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DMC 1000
Infinity Digital Media Camcorder
User's Guide
3922 496 30601 July 2008 v1.15

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  • Page 1 DMC 1000 Infinity Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide 3922 496 30601 July 2008 v1.15...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Liable to technical alterations in the course of further development. Grass Valley and Infinity are trademarks of Grass Valley, Inc. All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.1.2 Advanced camcorder technology ........11 1.1.3...
  • Page 4 Working with optical filters ..........68 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 5 Quick review............96 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 6 11.1 Specifications for DMC 1000........
  • Page 7: End-Of-Life Product Recycling

    Software licenses for this product The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder incorporates software code that is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and the GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL). Under these licenses customers have the right to obtain, modify, and redistribute the relevant source code.
  • Page 8 Warnings To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the camcorder to rain or moisture and avoid using it in humid or damp places. To avoid electrical shock, do not remove covers or panels. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
  • Page 9: Tripod Installation

    Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks or vibration. • Do not expose the camcorder to extreme temperatures. • Do not leave the camcorder in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances for extended periods. • Do not allow sunlight to shine directly into the viewfinder.
  • Page 10 Attention About the Xensium imager • The Xensium imager used in the Infinity camcorder is equipped with an electronic rolling shutter. When shooting under (artificial) low-frequent fluorescent lighting conditions the image may be affected by intensity variations. About the side panel display •...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    IT recording and connectivity technologies. This camcorder is part of the new Infinity Series product line — designed from the ground up to bring all the benefits of advanced technologies to the broadcast and production industries. This line represents the future of acquisition and recording products, delivering affordable, open and truly flexible systems.
  • Page 12: It-Based Recording Media

    Infinity Series products provide you a choice of compression schemes and bit rates, giving you the option to select what is best for your workflow today and for the future. The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder supports DV, JPEG2000 and MPEG-2 (optional) compression, assignable via the camcorder’s user interface.
  • Page 13: User Interface

    IT workflows in the future. You can use the camcorder’s storage media just like videotape in tape-based workflows. The only difference is that you use digital media recorders and digital media drives as tape machine substitutes. However, Infinity Series products offer more than videotape replacement. In nonlinear editing environments, for example, you can also connect a REV PRO drive or CompactFlash card reader to a workstation for direct access.
  • Page 14: Key Features

    Built-in 3.6-inch TFT color touch screen with user interface for: – Audio setup and metering – Video setup and monitoring – Recording setup and metadata – Clip management – Detailed camera configuration DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 15: Infinity Type Numbers

    Operational Control Panel Wide angle eyepiece for 2-inch viewfinder External power supply (100 W) Camera carrying bag Universal transport case Tripod adapter plate DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 1 - Introduction Type number DMC 1000/10 DMC 1100 AJ-MC700...
  • Page 16: Quick Reference

    Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.4 Quick reference The illustrations on the following pages show the location and name of the controls on the camcorder. The table lists the controls and references the location in the manual where more information can be found. Backlight/display...
  • Page 17 Menu select button Audio volume control Record button Power switch Zoom control DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 1 - Introduction Paragraph reference “Lights and indicators” on page 47 “Side panel home screen” on page 44 “Monitoring” on page 48 “Side panel home screen”...
  • Page 18 Network 2 Network 1 USB B USB A Ethernet 2 Ethernet 1 USB (B) device connector connector connector (future use) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Tally on/off Zebra on/off Option switch switch switch Tally Zebra Option Crisp Contr.
  • Page 19 Analog input connector USB host connector Top tally light IEEE 1394 connector Rear tally lights DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 1 - Introduction Paragraph reference “Recording media” on page 89 “Recording media” on page 89 “Recording media” on page 89 “Recording media”...
  • Page 20: About This User's Guide

    Chapter 11 - Specifications Contains mechanical and technical specifications. Chapter 12 - Menus Shows reference tables to all functions of the main menu systems of the camcorder. Chapter 13 - Licenses References licenses and legal information. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 21: Chapter 2 - Attaching Parts

    2.1 Mounting a lens Attach a lens to the camcorder as follows: Caution Do not attach a lens weighing more than 5 kg (11 lbs) to the camcorder without a support. Ensure that the lens locking ring as seen from camcorder front.
  • Page 22: Viewfinder (2-Inch)

    Chapter 2 - Attaching parts When a new lens is fitted to the camcorder it may be necessary to carry out some adjustments to optimize its use, for example, back focus or shading. For more information about these adjustments refer to the lens manufacturer’s documentation ☞...
  • Page 23: Positioning The Viewfinder

    Hold the eyepiece Press the button Press the button Fit the wide angle eyepiece DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) . As seen from camcorder rear, turning the locking ring by turning it clockwise. and move viewfinder support bar securely.
  • Page 24: Mounting A Microphone

    To avoid mechanical pick-up, do not let the microphone cable touch the holder. Place the microphone cable into the top clip at the front of the camcorder to guide the cable. and open the microphone holder.
  • Page 25: Attaching A Battery

    To remove the battery, press down the locking lever to the left. For more details on using your battery, refer to the battery manufacturer’s documentation. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 2 - Attaching parts located at the back...
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad

    The shoulder pad can now be moved backwards and forwards along the axis of the camcorder. Adjust the shoulder pad when all unit are mounted to obtain the best balance when used on your shoulder. to change the position of the shoulder pad. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 27: Attaching A Carrying Strap

    Connect the shoulder strap to the studs Close the clips and ensure they are locked. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 2 - Attaching parts is next to your neck when on either side of the carrying handle.
  • Page 28: Mounting A Top Light

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  • Page 29: Wireless Microphone Receiver

    Unscrew the two knurled screws that secure the wireless bay cover in place. Tilt up the cover at the rear and slide backwards to remove it from the camcorder. Remove the two plastic caps from the holes in the cover and store them in a safe place.
  • Page 30: Tripod Adapter Plate

    Chapter 2 - Attaching parts 2.9 Tripod adapter plate To mount the camcorder on a tripod, the tripod adapter plate (LDK 5031/10) must first be attached to the tripod. Follow the tripod manufacturer’s instructions to mount the wedge plate supplied with the tripod to the tripod adapter plate; then mount them firmly onto the tripod.
  • Page 31: Anchoring The Camcorder

    Attach one end of the anti-theft device to a securely anchored fixture. Insert the other end in the opening in the camcorder DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 2 - Attaching parts to fit an anti-theft device.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 - Attaching parts DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 33: Chapter 3 - General Set-Up

    3.1 Power supply Attach lens, viewfinder, microphone and any other accessories to the camcorder before switching on. The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or an external power supply. 3.1.1 Battery supply Connect a fully charged battery to the battery plate.
  • Page 34: External Power

    Chapter 3 - General set-up 3.1.2 External power DC input supply To power the camcorder from a external power supply, apply a power source of 15 VDC nominal to the DC input connector at the rear of the camcorder. Caution The input voltage must not exceed 17 VDC and the external power supply must not supply more than 8 A or 100 W.
  • Page 35: Power Switch

    To switch off the camera, set the power switch of the camera to the – Allow a few seconds for the camcorder to shut down. The camcorder may continue to write information to the recording media. During this time the blue light of the camcorder Status Display flashes.
  • Page 36: Opening The Side Panel Display

    Chapter 3 - General set-up 3.2 Opening the side panel display Use the side panel display to configure the camcorder and to view video or camera status. To open and position the display: Push back the latch. Swing out the panel so that it is perpendicular to the camcorder.
  • Page 37: Assignable Buttons

    Operate Gain Output White Bal. User button 1 3.3.2 Lens Location button DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Control Possible assignments User button 1 • Disable (default) • Ext Iris • Mark out • Mark in • Record •...
  • Page 38: Carrying Handle

    Record 3.4 Lens preferences When you connect a lens to the camcorder you may need to adjust the back focus. Refer to the lens manufacturer's instructions to find out how to do this. The SYSTEM/HARDWARE/LENS menu allows you to choose and, if necessary, adjust other parameters to suit your lens type and your personal preferences.
  • Page 39: Viewfinder

    Tally on/off switch The Tally on/off switch is used to control the tally lights at the front and rear of the camcorder. When this switch is set to the Off position, the tally lights do not light when the camcorder is recording.
  • Page 40: Viewfinder Markers

    The display properties of the markers can be set in the VF submenu of the viewfinder menu. 3.5.3 Viewfinder LED indicators Gain indicators Color temperature indicators MEDIA BATT ND/RE FOC+ AWFL MEDIA BATT ND/RE FOC+ AWFL DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Cadre Top indicators Non-standard indicator...
  • Page 41: Top Indicators

    The non-standard video settings indicator (!) lights when exposure time is not set to the nominal value. It also lights when black stretch, extended auto iris, or AWC or FL color temperature is on. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Function Gain is – (-6dB, -3dB)
  • Page 42: Viewfinder On-Screen Display

    Indicates a value for the focus distance ranging from 0 (close-up) to 99 (infinity). This feature is only available when a digital lens is used. Indicates the iris opening (F -value) of the lens. Typical range is F1.4 to F25.
  • Page 43: Messages

    System shutdown Temp high Replace battery Replace REV disk Replace REV drive DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Description Possible action(s) Selected storage media is not Insert media or change the media selection. present or cannot be accessed.
  • Page 44: Side Panel Home Screen

    Displays information about the power system: type of power (battery or external), voltage of the battery or the external power supply and remaining capacity or minutes of the battery (depends on battery type). DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Compression indicator...
  • Page 45: Day Or Night Style

    Power information Timecode or user bits DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Function Displays the selected video compression and bit rate. Displays clip name, time and date and package version information. Displays important video settings: video gain, color temperature, optical filter, knee, black stretch, exposure time, auto iris indicator and range extender indicator.
  • Page 46: Camera Status Display

    The blue backlight of the display flashes when the camera is shutting down or when battery level is low. When the camcorder is switched off the display is still active as long as a battery is attached. Even when the camcorder battery is removed the display continues to work for some time.
  • Page 47: Lights And Indicators

    The REC indicator in the viewfinder also lights. The Tally on/off switch is used to control the tally lights at the front and rear of the camcorder. When this switch is set to the Off position, the tally lights do not light when the camcorder is recording.
  • Page 48: Monitoring

    When the camcorder video format is set to a HD standard, the detail level of the video signal in the viewfinder can be set independently of the normal output video signal. The VF detail is set in the VF/DETAIL submenu of the viewfinder menu.
  • Page 49: Audio Monitoring

    Monitoring volume control 3.12 Time and date settings The first time you use the camcorder you need to enter the time and date and time zone for your location. Tap SYSTEM Tap DATE/TIME Tap TIME and use the arrows in the pop-up to enter the current time in HH:MM:SS format.
  • Page 50: Genlock

    Chapter 3 - General set-up 3.13 Genlock To genlock the output signal of the camcorder to an external source, set the lock source item in the SYSTEM/HARDWARE/GENLOCK menu. There are three options: None, Analog and Digital. • When set to None, the camcorder uses the internally generated clock.
  • Page 51: Chapter 4 - Menu Navigation

    • The side panel menu is shown on the side panel display on the left side of the camcorder and is controlled by tapping the screen with your finger. It contains all functions for configuring the camcorder and for post-processing recorded material.
  • Page 52: User Levels

    The best way to use the side panel display for menu navigation is to set it back into the camcorder body recess with the five push buttons at the bottom.
  • Page 53 Cam/Menu Home Lock User Backlight DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 4 - Menu navigation Function Switches the side panel display between camera view and menu/clip. In the side panel menu: - switches to the home screen.
  • Page 54: Side Panel Menu

    Tap a button across the bottom of the screen to open a submenu. – the submenu’s associated function buttons are shown. under the display to return to the home screen. JP2K color bar color temp sawtooth saturation matrix shading detail DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Function buttons Submenu buttons...
  • Page 55: Function Buttons

    ☞ Note In this guide, the menu paths are shown as follows: SETUP/FORMATS/VIDEO STANDARD Buttons along the bottom of the screen are shown in bold. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 4 - Menu navigation...
  • Page 56: Menu Structure

    The five black screen buttons displayed in the clip manager depend on the context. setup clips system outputs monitoring setup detail recbuf metadata DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 57 • ☞ Note For a full list of functions contained within the side panel menu refer to “Side panel menu” on page 109. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 4 - Menu navigation files security...
  • Page 58: Viewfinder Menu

    Chapter 4 - Menu navigation 4.4 Viewfinder menu The camcorder is operated via the viewfinder text display and the control system menu switches. The systems menu is viewed in the viewfinder and navigated by means of the Menu rotary control and the Menu select button which are both located at the front of the camcorder.
  • Page 59: Entering The Viewfinder Menu System

    4.4.2 Entering the viewfinder menu system Press the Select button after the camcorder is switched on, the message MENU OFF appears in the viewfinder. Press the Select button again while this text is showing, the MAIN menu appears in the viewfinder.
  • Page 60: Leaving The Viewfinder Menu System

    If you make changes to the video settings in the menu and you decide not to keep them, use the Std. Recall button at the side of the camcorder to recall a standard set of values for the video parameters.
  • Page 61: Chapter 5 - Video Setup

    *Interlaced formats are indicated by i; progressive formats by p. The field/frame rate (50 or 59.94) is shown after one of these letters. The camcorder can be used in either HD standards or SD standards. The SDI video outputs are switched automatically to the appropriate standards.
  • Page 62: Input And Output Connectors

    Chapter 5 - Video setup 5.2 Input and output connectors Four BNC connectors are located at the rear-right of the camcorder. The output signals on these connectors depend on the port settings that are set in the SYSTEM/HARDWARE/PORTS menu. ☞...
  • Page 63: Digital Connectors

    The viewfinder signal can be selected in the SYSTEM/HARDWARE/PORTS menu for output as a HD-SDI signal on the digital video connector. When selected, the message VF is shown in the viewfinder. The viewfinder signal is only output when the video format of the camcorder is set to a HD standard.
  • Page 64: Digital Audio

    The Analog In connector can also be set in the SYSTEM/HARDWARE/PORTS menu to accept an AES digital audio input signal. Select AES audio as a recording source in the AUDIO/ OUTPUTS/AES AUDIO menu. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 65: Color Bar

    – White limiter – Zebra – Safe area (viewfinder) – Cadre (viewfinder) The lens iris closes automatically when the color bars are switched on. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Warning Monitor User 1 User 2 Color bars switch...
  • Page 66: Standard Video Settings

    To recall the standard values for the various video functions: ➢ Press the Std. recall button on the left side of the camcorder and hold it for a few seconds. The message “Standard recall completed” appears in the viewfinder. ☞...
  • Page 67: Gain Selection

    5.5 Gain selection Depending on the available light levels you may need to adjust the gain of the camcorder. Setting the gain level higher may introduce more noise into the image. Select the gain value with the up/down Gain selection switch on the left-front side of the camcorder.
  • Page 68: Working With Optical Filters

    ND 1/4 filter (2 stops down) ND 1/16 filter (4 stops down) ND 1/64 filter (6 stops down) The filters are selected with the filter wheel switch at the top-front of the camcorder or in the VIDEO/LEVELS/FILTER WHEELS/N/D FILTER menu. ➢...
  • Page 69: Color Temperature

    Three memory positions (FL50/FL60, AW1 and AW2) are available to store the results of the auto-white measurement process. The memory positions are filled with measured values using the automatic white balance switch at the front of the camcorder. The FL50/FL60 position is recommended for shooting with fluorescent light. The three memory positions are: •...
  • Page 70: Selecting The Color Temperature

    2000K to 20,000K. Variable color temperature The White Bal switch on the left-front side of the camcorder can also be used to vary the color temperature continuously between its minimum and maximum value (2000K to 20,000K).
  • Page 71: Auto White Balance

    Use the White Bal switch to select one of the memory positions FL50/60, AW1 or AW2 in which to store the measured color temperature value. Hold the White Bal switch at the front of the camcorder in the up position. The following appears in the viewfinder: Point the camcorder so that the reference white surface is between the two black boxes on the screen.
  • Page 72 During the auto white procedure the auto iris and knee functions are temporarily turned off. They are reset after the procedure has finished. ☞ Note Black balance is not necessary with this camcorder because of the continuous automatic black control circuits. MEDIA BATT...
  • Page 73: Exposure Time

    The exposure selection also includes lighting control positions which can be used when shooting with lighting that is operating at a different frequency than the camcorder. There are two positions; 50 Hz and 60 Hz. These positions can be varied in a range from -10 to +10.
  • Page 74: Contrast Button

    You can change the black stretch settings in the VIDEO/LEVELS/BLACK STRETCH menu and the knee settings in the in the VIDEO/LEVELS/KNEE menu. Warning Monitor User 1 User 2 Contrast button Bars Output White Bal DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 75: Video Menu Adjustments

    DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 5 - Video setup...
  • Page 76 In the VIDEO/DETAIL/SKIN DETAIL menu, select COLOR 1 to adjust the red and blue (color) skin gate for memory position 1. Select COLOR 2 to adjust the red and blue (color) skin gate for memory position 2. message appears in the DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 77: Knee

    – Blue gamma adjusts the slope of blue gamma response curve between 0 and 100. Changing the slopes of the individual color gamma curves alters the purity of white in the mid- range tonal values. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 5 - Video setup...
  • Page 78: Matrix

    Colors can be made punchier, or more saturated, and others can be made more pastel, or de- saturated, to create a special look. Matrix adjustments allow the color gamut of the camcorder to be matched to that of other camcorders, even from different manufacturers. Any changes should be made under controlled conditions.
  • Page 79: Audio Setup

    • the line or mic. inputs at the rear of the camcorder, • AES digital audio signals applied to the BNC input at the right-rear of the camcorder, • one of eight embedded SDI audio channels, or •...
  • Page 80: Inputs

    (AES1 and AES/EBU protocol. AES2) Digital AES audio input Wireless Wireless microphone input. Requires the installation microphone of a wireless receiver unit (optional). inputs (Wrx1) for detailed pin layouts for several audio connectors. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 81: Front Microphone

    6.2.1 Front microphone Connect a microphone to the XLR-3 (or XLR-5) connector at the front of the camcorder. The front microphone connector accepts either a mono microphone or a stereo microphone (using the optional DMC1180/00 stereo front microphone connector kit).
  • Page 82: Recording Audio

    Audio levels for the four recording channels are controlled automatically or manually. When manual control is selected, the two rotary controls at the left-rear of the camcorder are used to adjust the audio levels. These can be programmed to adjust a single channel or a combination of channels (1+3, 2+4).
  • Page 83: Automatic Gain Control

    ☞ Note When the audio input signal is too high, the message “<INPUT> OVERLOAD” appears in the viewfinder. Decrease the level or gain of the indicated input. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 6 - Audio setup...
  • Page 84: Audio Monitoring

    Chapter 6 - Audio setup 6.4 Audio monitoring The camcorder has a built-in monitor speaker on the left side panel. You can monitor the live audio on this speaker. Alternatively, plug a headphone into the 6.3 mm jack at the rear of the camcorder to monitor the audio.
  • Page 85: Outputs

    Analog audio Rear outputs An 5-pin XLR audio connector at the back of the camcorder provides two audio line outputs (Rear1 and Rear2). The driver circuitry for these outputs is normally disabled to save power. You must first enable the driver to obtain an output signal: Go to the AUDIO/OUTPUTS/REAR menu.
  • Page 86: Digital Audio Outputs

    To set the audio system headroom, go to the AUDIO/OUTPUTS/SETUP/HEADROOM menu. You can select -18dBFS or -20dBFS. To turn the test tone on or off when the color bars are selected and to adjust its level, go to the AUDIO/OUTPUTS/SETUP/TEST TONE menu. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 87: Recording Setup

    The table below shows the possible options: Standard 1080i50 720p50 720p59 1080i59 480i59 576i50 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 7 - Recording setup Format Resolution 1920 x 1080i50 1280 x 720p50 1280 x 720p59.94 1920 x 1080i59.94 480i59.94...
  • Page 88: Recording From External Inputs

    Digital Input Analog Input ☞ Note When the camcorder settings do not match the external signal a message is shown (“Incompatible video standard”). ☞ Note When CVBS is selected as a video source make sure that the analog input is set to CVBS in the SYSTEM/HARDWARE/PORTS/ANALOG INPUT menu.
  • Page 89: Time Code Settings

    7.4 Recording media The media bay on the top-right shoulder of the camcorder includes one REV PRO media slot and two CompactFlash slots. Slide the cover switch towards the back of the camcorder to open the protective cover and to get access to the media slots.
  • Page 90: Compactflash Cards

    To eject the card, push the media indicator and wait until the light extinguishes. Gently push the eject button at the right side to eject the card. REV eject button and status indicator position. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 91 Chapter 7 - Recording setup ☞ Note Use only high-speed CompactFlash cards and ensure that the cards are fast enough for the chosen recording compression profile. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 92 Chapter 7 - Recording setup DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 93: Getting A Picture

    You may wish to recall the standard video values if you want to ensure that the camcorder video parameters are not set to unusual values. ➢ Press the Std. Recall button on the left side of the camcorder and hold it for a few seconds. 8.1.3 Exposure Iris Select either the automatic (A) or manual (M) iris mode on the lens.
  • Page 94: Video Adjustments

    Adjust the focus on the lens. – If the focus assist function is switched on, the viewfinder shows a pattern to assist with focusing. Zoom control Focus ring Auto/manual Momentary iris switch iris button DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 95: Recording

    8.2.1 Start recording To start recording, press the record button on the lens. – You can also use the Rec. button on the front of the camcorder or the record switch under the carrying handle to start recording. – The Rec. indicator in the viewfinder and the tally indicators light. The status bar on the side panel display is red when the camcorder is recording.
  • Page 96: Quick Review

    To review the last 5 seconds of a recorded clip, press the RET button on the lens to play it back in the viewfinder. – If you press the the display as well. button button below the side panel display, the playback signal is displayed on DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 97: Clip Management

    The thumbnail overview can show up to 60 clip thumbnails. When more clips are present on the current media, the thumbnails are grey but they can still be selected. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 9 - Clip management...
  • Page 98: Thumbnail Information

    Incompatible clips or playlists The camcorder can only playback clips or playlists where the video standard and compression formats are the same as the current settings of the camcorder. A thumbnail is shown in red hue when either the video standard or compression format of the clip or playlist is different from the current settings.
  • Page 99: Playback

    The audio channels recorded with the clip are played back in the monitor speaker or in the headset connected to the rear jack if this is set up in the audio menu. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 9 - Clip management Returns to the thumbnail overview Opens the menu.
  • Page 100: Menu Button

    Tap the BACK button at the bottom to close the menu. Properties To look up detailed informatie about a clip tap the PROPERTIES button. Tap the BACK button at the bottom to close the properties pop-up box. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 101: Setting Up Communication

    Chapter 10 Communications 10.1 Setting up communication The camcorder has two RJ-45 Ethernet connectors, two USB host and one USB device connector and an IEEE 1394 connector. IEEE 1394 connector DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) USB connector...
  • Page 102: Usb Connection

    USB device. ☞ Note Do not plug or unplug these devices while the camcorder is being used for critical play to air activity. 10.3 IEEE 1394 connection Connect IEEE 1394 devices to this connector. Select the playback method in the SYSTEM / HARDWARE / PORTS / IEEE 1394 to Exclusive, Both or Off.
  • Page 103: Specifications For Dmc 1000

    Temporal frequencies S/N Ratio (Y-signal) Modulation depth (Y-signal) Aspect ratio DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 11 - Specifications Value 250 x 157 x 365 mm (9.8 x 6.2 x 14.4 in) without lens, viewfinder and battery 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs) without viewfinder;...
  • Page 104 BNC connector CVBS, Linear Timecode or AES/EBU audio, 1.0 Vpp, 75 Ω XLR-4 male (11.0 to 17 .0 VDC) 4-pin female Hirose connector, nom. 12 V 1.0 A with Tally-signal DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) 10-bit, 4:2:2 8-bit, 4:2:0 60 Mb/s and 80 Mb/s...
  • Page 105: Connectors

    (panel view) Audio output connector XLR 5-pin male (panel view) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Value 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet connector (10BASE-T, 100BASE-T and Gigabit Ethernet), 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet connector for future use. 2 x USB A host connector, 1 x USB B device connector...
  • Page 106: Headphones Output

    Ground (cable shield) Signal hot (+) ring signal cold (-) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Microphone impedance: 200 Ω Max. input level: +14 dBu Phantom power: +48 V (fixed) Microphone impedance: 200 Ω Max. input level: +14 dBu Phantom power: +48 V (fixed) Headphones impedance: 200 Ω...
  • Page 107: Power Input Connector (Dc In)

    XLR 4-pin male (panel view) Power output connector (DC out) Hirose 4-pin female (panel view) 11.3 Dimensions 365 mm (14.4 in) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Description Ground not connected Ground (bridged to pin 1) +15 VDC nom. Description...
  • Page 108 Chapter 11 - Specifications DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 109: Side Panel Menu

    AGC profile Noisy, Quiet, Standard channel 4 ch4 filter None, 150Hz DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 12 - Side panel menu Description Selects the channel filter. Selects a recording level control. Sets the fixed recording level (when fixed control is selected).
  • Page 110 Mutes speaker signal (audio off). Enables or disables the rear1 and rear2 outputs. Set to disable for power saving. Selects channel/source mode for the rear1 output. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Level File Prod Prod Prod Prod...
  • Page 111 Ch3+4, Rear1, Rear2, Wrx1, Front1, (Front2), MicRear, AES1, AES2, SDI In1..8 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 12 - Side panel menu Description Selects a source to be routed to the rear1 output when input mode is source.
  • Page 112 Sets pregain input level fin dB or rear 2 line input. Turns audio limiter for rear 2 input on or off. Sets pregain input level in dB for wireless mic inputs. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Level File Prod Prod Prod...
  • Page 113 Disable, -6dBFS, Headroom headroom -18dBFS, -20dBFS DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 12 - Side panel menu Description Turns audio limiter for wireless inouts on or off. Enables and selects 1KHz test tone level (only...
  • Page 114: Video Menu

    Selects optical neutral density (ND) filter. This function is also controlled by the filter wheel button. Runs the filterwheel home positioning. Allow a few seconds for the filterwheel to adjust. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Level File Scene Scene Scene...
  • Page 115 ARD, CCIR, 6xARD, RAI, BBC04, BBC05,BBC06 gamma RGBM 0..99 (29) 0..99 (29) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 12 - Side panel menu Description Selects exposure time. This function is also controlled by the exposure time switch at the front of the camcorder.
  • Page 116 Sets the green/blue ratio in the color matrix. Turns the white shading compensation on or off. Sets the white shading hor. sawtooth (R) Sets the white shading hor. sawtooth (G) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Level File Scene Scene Scene...
  • Page 117 Off, 1, 2, 3, 4 skin detail skin detail Off, 1, 2, 1+2 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 12 - Side panel menu Description Sets the white shading hor. sawtooth (B) Sets the white shading hor. parameter (R) Sets the white shading hor.
  • Page 118 Color tone for skin gate 1 (R) Color tone for skin gate 1 (B) Color tone for skin gate 2 (R) Color tone for skin gate 2 (B) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Level File Scene Scene...
  • Page 119: Setup Menu

    Date/Time, Page/Line, Unspec., reserved, 8-bit code userbits 2 0..F (0) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 12 - Side panel menu Description Selects camera video standard. Selects video compression and bitrate for SD recording. MPEG2 compression schemes are optional.
  • Page 120: System Menu

    Selects story file name used in the system. Description Selects type of signal to view in viewfinder: Y = luminance signal; R,G,B = red, green or blue channel; x-G = inverted green channel DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Level File Prod Prod Prod Prod...
  • Page 121 Rewind, Forward, Pause play, Record, Mark in, Mark out, Ext iris, Disabled DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 12 - Side panel menu Description Turns detail for viewfinder signal on or off. Sets detail level for viewfinder signal.
  • Page 122 Sets year (last two digits). Selects the time zone in 0:30 hrs steps. Sets the brightness level of the backlight of the side panel display. Runs the touch screen calibration procedure. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Level File Oper Oper Oper...
  • Page 123 Customer, Oper1, Oper2 security user level usr lvl 0..3 (usr lvl 3) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 12 - Side panel menu Description Shows timecode or userbits on the sidepanel title bar. Selects the home screen type of the side...
  • Page 124 Chapter 12 - Side panel menu DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 125: Viewfinder Menu

    Indicators Zoom On > Off Focus On > Off DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 13 - Viewfinder menu Description Selects type of signal to view in viewfinder: Y = luminance signal; R,G,B = red, green or blue channel;...
  • Page 126 Sets the length of time the menu is displayed when the OSD mode is set to Time. Turns VF menu overlay on the side panel display on or off. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Level File Oper Oper...
  • Page 127: Video Menu

    Low-mid pos Low-mid lvl Mid pos White pos White lvl Soft detail DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 13 - Viewfinder menu Description Sets gain level (R) Sets gain level (G) Sets gain level (B) Sets the exposure time in 0.5 Hz steps when...
  • Page 128 Sets the auto limitation level when knee mode is set to automatic. Turns skin detail off or on and selects the memory position. (read only indicator) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Level File Scene Scene Scene Scene...
  • Page 129 0..99 (76) Mat/Gam order G/M > M/G Matrix DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 13 - Viewfinder menu Description Turns indication of the selected area on or off. 2 Sets the skin detail level. Levels below 50 soften the selected area and levels above 50 add extra detail.
  • Page 130 Turns white limiter on or off. Use to limit highlight levels in the video signal. Sets the white limiter level. This is the luminance level at which limiting occurs. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Level File Scene Scene...
  • Page 131 Menu item Values Saturation Saturation 0..99 (50) CVBS Chroma CVBS Chroma DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 13 - Viewfinder menu Description Level File...
  • Page 132: Setup Menu

    DVITC = Digital Vertical Interval Timecode (from SDI) Selects drop frame or non drop frame mode (in 59.94 modes) Sets value for hours. Sets value for minutes. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Level File Prod Prod Prod Prod...
  • Page 133 Not Active Metadata Story name <list of available story names> DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 13 - Viewfinder menu Description Sets value for seconds. Sets value for frames. Sets timecode user bits mode. Sets user bits group 1 (hexadecimal value)
  • Page 134: Audio Menu

    Selects the channel filter. Selects the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) profile. Selects a recording level control. Sets the fixed recording level (when fixed control is selected) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Level File Oper Oper Prod Prod...
  • Page 135 Ch1, Ch2, Ch3, Ch4, Ch1+2, Ch1+3, Ch2+4, Ch3+4 AES Audio AES mode Channel, Source DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 13 - Viewfinder menu Description Selects the channel filter. Selects the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) profile. Selects a recording level control.
  • Page 136 SDI audio output channel. Selects headphones left muff input mode. Selects a source to be routed to the headphones left channel when input mode is source. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Level File Prod Prod Prod Prod...
  • Page 137 Headroom headroom -18dBFS > -20dBFS front mode mono, stereo DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 13 - Viewfinder menu Description Selects a channel or channel mix to be routed to the headphones left channel when input mode is channel.
  • Page 138: System Menu

    Selects the production file to which the production settings are stored. Stores the production settings to the selected production file. Selects the production file to be recalled. Recalls the selected production file. Sets iris value. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Level File...
  • Page 139 3200K reset Exec Test patterns Sawtooth Sawtooth Off, On DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 13 - Viewfinder menu Description Turns momentary iris on or off. Sets momentary iris setpoint level. Turns auto iris on or off.
  • Page 140 Assigns a function to user button 1 on the side panel of the camera. Assigns a function to user button 2 on the side panel of the camera. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Level File Prod Prod...
  • Page 141 <voltage> Power <power> Power mode External, Battery DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) Chapter 13 - Viewfinder menu Description Assigns a function to the RET button on the lens. Enables or disables the zoom control on top of the camera carrying handle.
  • Page 142 Chapter 13 - Viewfinder menu DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)
  • Page 143: Maintenance

    Copy the file to the root directory of a USB-stick. Make sure that the USB-stick has at least 128 MB of storage left. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) part number (of a partial package) package release type...
  • Page 144: Preparation

    Prepare the following before updating the camcorder software: • Connect the camcorder to an external power supply. Do not use a battery to power the camcorder because the update process can take a long time to complete (up to two hours).
  • Page 145 PRESS [AUTO WHITE] TO RESTART CAMERA Press the Select button to continue installing the software update or press the Auto White switch at the front of the camcorder to cancel the procedure and restart the camcorder. When a previous version of the package file exists in the internal memory, the camcorder makes a backup of this file on the USB-stick.
  • Page 146 PRESS [SELECT] OR [EXP. TIME -] TO RESTART CAMERA 14. Switch off the camcorder or press the Select button or hold down the Exp. Time switch to restart the camcorder. After restarting the camcorder is ready for use with the updated software.
  • Page 147: Updating The License

    OR PRESS [AUTO WHITE] TO RESTART CAMERA Plug the USB-stick into the connector at the rear of the handgrip or into the USB connector at the right side of the camcorder. Wait a few seconds for the camcorder to detect the USB-stick.
  • Page 148 PRESS [AUTO WHITE] TO RESTART CAMERA Hold down the Exp. Time switch to continue installing the new license file or press the Auto White switch at the front of the camcorder to cancel the procedure and restart the camcorder. The camcorder’s license file will be overwritten by the new license file. The following...
  • Page 149: Black Calibration

    Go to the SYSTEM/BLACK CALIB menu in the viewfinder menu and select Start. After confirmation the black calibration runs. The camcorder switches off its fans and the unit starts heating up until temperature reaches 63 °C. This may take several minutes. The following message is shown in the...
  • Page 150: Touch Screen Calibration

    Option (hide) switch on the Set the Option (hide) switch to the OFF viewfinder is in the ON position. position. Built-in battery is exhausted. Contact your Grass Valley service contact to have the battery replaced. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15)

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