Table Of Contents - Sony DXC-327BK Operating Instructions Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction .............................................................. 4
Composition of the DXC-327B-series Color
Video Camera ........................................... 4
Choosing from NTSC or PAL System ................ 5
Notes on Using Accessories with the DXC-327B
Series Camera ........................................... 5
Precautions ................................................................ 6
On Using and Storing the Camera....................... 6
Managing Hyper-Sensitivity in the CCD Image
Sensor ........................................................ 6
Features ..................................................................... 7
Location and Function of Parts ............................... 8
DXC-327B/327BP Camera Head........................ 8
CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor (optional) ........ 16
VCL-714BX Zoom Lens ................................... 18
DXF-601/601CE Electronic Viewfinder ........... 20
Accessory Attachment ........................................... 22
Attaching/Detaching a Camera Adaptor ........... 22
Attaching a Videocassette Recorder.................. 24
Attaching the Zoom Lens and Optional Filter... 25
Attaching and Adjusting the Electronic
Viewfinder .............................................. 27
Attaching a Microphone .................................... 29
Attaching/Detaching a Tripod ........................... 31
Connections ............................................................. 32
Connecting an S-VHS Format Portable VTR ... 32
Connecting a Portable VTR .............................. 33
Connecting an External Microphone ................. 33
Connecting a Table-Top VTR ........................... 34
Connecting a Camera Control Unit ................... 34
Connecting a Remote Control Unit ................... 36
Using the Camera with a VTR .......................... 37
Power Sources ......................................................... 39
Using a DC Power Supply ................................ 39
Using a Battery Pack ......................................... 40
Using Power Supplied Through the Camera
Adaptor.................................................... 42
Basic Operations ..................................................... 43
Operating the Camera........................................ 43
Recording with a Portable VTR ........................ 44
Recording with a Table-Top VTR..................... 44
Monitoring the VTR Picture and Audio Output 45
Adjustment and Settings ........................................ 46
Reading Indications in the Electronic
Viewfinder .............................................. 46
Reading the Viewfinder Screen Display Menu . 49
Adjusting the Viewfinder Screen Display ......... 50
Adjusting the Video Monitor ............................ 51
Adjusting the Iris ............................................... 52
Selecting the Filter ............................................ 54
Adjusting the Black Balance ............................. 54
Adjusting the White Balance............................. 56
Adjusting the Contrast ....................................... 58
Selecting the Shutter Speed ............................... 59
Advanced Operations ............................................. 60
Zoom Operation ................................................ 60
Adjusting Flange Focal Length ......................... 61
Doing Close-Ups ............................................... 62
Adjusting the Sharpness of the Picture.............. 63
Selecting the Output Level ................................ 64
Checking the Video Level ................................. 64
Synchronizing Two or More Cameras (Without
Using a Camera Control Unit) ................ 65
Title Characters Setting ..................................... 67
Connecting a Number of Cameras (Using a
Camera Control Unit).............................. 70
Using the Optional Carrying Case ........................ 71
Specifications ........................................................... 72
Camera Head DXC-327B/327BP ...................... 72
Camera Adaptor ................................................ 73
CA-537/537P (Optional) ................................... 73
Zoom Lens VCL-714BX ................................... 73
Viewfinder DXF-601/601CE ............................ 73
Carrying Case LC-421 ...................................... 73
Accessories Supplied......................................... 73
Optional Accessories and Recommended
Equipment ........................................................ 74
Sample Video System Configuration .................... 75
Glossary ................................................................... 76
Index ........................................................................ 77
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