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End-of-life product recycling Grass Valley’s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to the programs we’ve established to manage the recycling of our products. Grass Valley has developed a comprehensive end-of-life product take back program for recycle or disposal of end-of-life products.
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In case of an emergency ensure that the battery pack and the external power supply are disconnected. Connect the camcorder to a power source with the specified voltage rating. When using an external power supply it must be connected to earth potential. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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1.45 m (57 in), leg distance at floor level of 0.80 m (31.5 in).These values are recommendations only. Always check the mechanical stability of the unit before using it. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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• Avoid exposing REV PRO disks to strong magnetic fields such as those produced by monitors or speakers. • Avoid dropping a REV PRO disk. This could cause damage to the disk. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
The purpose of this user’s guide is to present a detailed functional description of the Infinity DMC 1000 camcorder. It provides the necessary information to use the camcorder in different configurations and in various workflows. The guide is so designed that it can be used as an introduction to those who are new to the camcorder, as a simple procedural guide to those who wish to setup and start shooting immediately, and as a reference work.
CMOS imagers. The imaging chips are at the heart of professional camera design, and Grass Valley has continually worked to achieve high resolution, wide contrast handling and low noise. Coupled with Grass Valley's broad spectrum digital signal processing it is set to deliver remarkable pictures in uncompromised HD resolutions.
In nonlinear editing environments, for example, you can also connect a REV PRO drive or CompactFlash card reader to a workstation for direct access and low cost. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
480i59.94 video standards • Optional 1080p23.98, 1080p25, 1080p29.97 video standards. • Recording and playback to and from Grass Valley REV PRO and professional CompactFlash® insertable media and external devices • Large internal video buffer for instant recording and switch-over mechanism •...
Infinity DMC raincover LDK 5031/10 Tripod adapter plate LDK 5390 Wide angle eyepiece for 2-inch viewfinder LDK 5391 Long eyepiece ocular for 2-inch viewfinder LDK 5901 External power supply unit (100 W) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
White balance Stby Operate switch Bars selection switch Save Record Audio front Menu Menu rotary Operate Gain Output White Bal. button level control select button control Gain selection Color bar switch switch DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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“Viewfinder menu” on page 59 Audio front level control “Recording audio” on page 84 Record button “Recording” on page 105 Power switch “Power supply” on page 35 Zoom control “Carrying handle” on page 41 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
11-17V Audio Out DC in Audio Line/Mic Audio Audio out (Ethernet 2 Ethernet 1 (USB B device USB A host connector input 1 switches (2) input 2 connector connector) connector connector) connector DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Top tally light “Lights and indicators” on page 50 IEEE 1394 connector “IEEE 1394 connection” on page 112 Rear tally lights “Lights and indicators” on page 50 Record switch “Recording” on page 105 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Chapter 13 - Viewfinder menu Shows reference tables to all functions of the viewfinder menu system of the camcorder. Chapter 14 - Maintenance Information on updating software, installing licenses and maintaining the camcorder. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Chapter 1 - Introduction DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Chapter 1 - Introduction DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Connect the lens cable to the lens connector at the right side of the camcorder. Place the lens cable into the bottom clip at the front of the camcorder and the clip located at the side. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Place the cable into the top clip at the front of the camcorder. Hint: for improved comfort, fit the supplied eyepiece cover over the rubber eyepiece . Spare eye piece covers (3922 405 00461) are available from your Grass Valley representative. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Press the button above the eyepiece tube and remove the eyepiece. Fit the wide angle eyepiece to the two clips ensuring that they both click into place. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Active microphones have a typical sensitivity of +20dB. 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. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
To remove the battery, press down the locking lever and unclip the battery by sliding it to the left. ☞ ☞ Note Note Different plates are optionally available for different battery types. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Connect the shoulder strap to the studs on either side of the carrying handle. Close the clips and ensure they are locked. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
The top light can be switched on manually with the switch on the light or automatically when the camcorder is recording. Use the switch at the bottom of the battery plate to select between manual and automatic top light operation. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
12. Insert the cover clip in under the carrying handle before pushing it all the way down into its recess. 13. Tighten the two knurled screws to secure the cover in place. Plastic caps Ducts Knurled screws DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Ensure that you have a firm hold of the camcorder. Pull the release handle forward. Move the camcorder backwards and up. – The camcorder is now free of the tripod adapter plate. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
☞ ☞ Note Note Grass Valley does not assume any responsibility for the security of your camcorder. The anchor point is only an aid to help you protecting your camcorder. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
The battery low and critical levels can be set in the viewfinder menu. For details on the battery use and charging procedure, refer to the battery manufacturer’s instructions. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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. The use of the Grass Valley LDK 5901 power supply is recommended. DC input...
Clear ND 1/4 Warning ND 1/16 ND 1/64 Marker Monitor Std. User 1 User 2 Contrast Recall Stby Save Bars Operate Gain Output White Bal. Power switch DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Caution Do not apply any sharp or rigid object (no pens or pencils) to the surface of the touch screen. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
- user programmable shortcut button. Push to directly access the menu of your choice (the metadata menu is the default value). - to program, select a menu and hold the button for 2 seconds. Backlight Turns the backlight on or off. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
The Ext. signal function displays the external SDI or HD-SDI video signal. Note: the location of the RET button can vary depending on the type and make of your lens. button DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
The Zoom indicator in the viewfinder shows the degree to which the lens has been zoomed out or in ranging from 0 (wide angle) to 99 (tele). It shows 50 if the lens does not support this feature. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
SYSTEM > TALLY > REAR FOLLOW submenu of the viewfinder menu. VF text switch To hide on-screen indicators, menus, focus assist and zebra signals from the viewfinder signal, set the VF text switch to the On position. Markers continue to be displayed. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
The display properties of the markers can be set in the VF submenu of the viewfinder menu. 3.6.3 Viewfinder LED indicators Gain indicators Top indicators MEDIA BATT ND/RE FOC+ Non-standard color temperature AWFL indicator indicators DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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The non-standard video settings indicator (!) lights when one of the following conditions occur: – exposure time is not set to the nominal value; – black stretch is on; – extended auto iris is on; – AWC or FL color temperature is on. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
(BNC) is set to ‘VF’. Optical filter indicator Indicates the selected optical filter. Buffer level indicator Indicates the level of the recording buffer. There are 20 segments; each segment represents 5% of the full buffer capacity. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Timecode Timecode or DEFAULT indicator userbits Compression indicator Media Warning icon indicator Media Power information information Video mode Compression information information Audio Basic audio Basic video Basic system bars settings settings settings DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
(depends on battery type). Compression information Displays the selected video compression and bit rate DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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F = full media, B = blank media Media indicator Indicates the selected recording not shown media (REV, CF1, CF2 or EXT). Message area not shown Displays camcorder messages, warnings and information. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
-1x, -2x, -4x, -8x, -16x, -32x, -64x Reverse playback: the numbers indicate the reverse speed. *) ☞ ☞ Note Note Media files recorded with MPEG-2 Long GoP compression cannot be fast forwarded or reversed. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
The RET button on the lens can be assigned a function in the SYSTEM > HARDWARE > BUTTONS menu. When the button is assigned to the EXT. function, press it to display an external SDI signal in the viewfinder or side panel display. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Tap DATE and use the arrows in the pop-up to enter the current date in MM:DD:YY format. Tap TIME ZONE and use the arrows in the pop-up to enter the time zone offset. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
The Operational Control Panel OCP 400 offers remote access to the camcorders functions and is best suited for studio use. Refer to the user’s guide of the OCP 400 to set up a remote connection and control the camcorder. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
SYSTEM > SECURITY > USER LEVEL menu. ✎ To limit access to camera functions, you can set a maximum user level in the SYSTEM > MAX USER LEVEL in the Viewfinder menu. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
At any stage you can tap BACK to move back up through the menu levels. • Tap a button across the bottom of the screen to open a submenu. – the submenu’s associated function buttons are shown. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
☞ ☞ Note 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 (v4.0)
• formats sets up video standards, recording sources and compression. • timecode sets up all timecode features. • recbuff handles media selection. • metadata lists available story files. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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• security allows access level to be set. ☞ ☞ Note Note For a full list of functions contained within the side panel menu refer to “Side panel menu” on page 125. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
System: contains the functions that are used to set up the general configuration. ☞ ☞ Note Note For a full list of functions contained within the viewfinder menu refer to “Viewfinder menu” on page 143. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
The VF menu, for example, shows the items displayed when you first enter the menu. The other items are available by scrolling up or down with the Rotary control. PREVIOUS Monitoring Detail >> Focus assist Zebra >> Indicators >> MENU: VF Markers DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
If you make changes to the video settings in the menu and you decide not to keep them, use the Standard Recall button at the side of the camcorder to recall a standard set of values for the video parameters. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
‘recall only’ Factory file is available that contains factory default operator settings. ☞ ☞ Note Note If the camera is on-air when a user file is recalled, then the recalled values do not become active until the camera goes off air. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
The output signals follow the video standard that has been selected in the SETUP > FORMATS menu for the camcorder. Digital video output Digital video input Analog video output Analog video input DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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 (v4.0)
When the color bar test signal is switched on, the following functions are temporarily switched off: – Black stretch – White clipper – 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 (v4.0)
It also lights when black stretch or extended auto iris is on and if AWC or FL50 or FL60 is selected with the white balance switch. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Press the gain selection switch once to bring up the variable gain again. Change the value using the front rotary control. Press the switch again to go to the nearest preset value. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
The camcorder does not need optical color filters to be able to white balance correctly. The range of the auto-white balance is so wide (from 2000 K to 20000 K) that there is never any need to use color filters to obtain the correct white. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
It can be used when a constant color balance is required under variable lighting conditions (sunrise/ sunset, moving between indoors and outdoors). The automatic continuous white adjustment can range between 2000K and 20,000K. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
This function acts as an electronic color filter. This control varies the color balance to obtain warmer or colder color effects. When an automatic white balance process is performed, the electronic color filter is reset to its default value. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Hold the Auto White switch at the front of the camcorder in the up position. The following appears in the viewfinder: MEDIA BATT ND/RE FOC+ Point the camcorder so that the reference white surface is between the two black boxes on the screen. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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During the auto white procedure the auto iris and knee functions are temporarily turned off. They are reset after the procedure has finished. ☞ ☞ Note Note Black balance is not necessary with this camcorder because of the continuous automatic black control circuits. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
To reduce flicker select the frequency closest to the frequency of the lights and then vary the lighting control in the VIDEO > LEVELS > EXPOSURE > LIGHTING menu to obtain the best result. ☞ ☞ Note Note Increasing the exposure speed lowers the camcorder sensitivity proportionally. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
When contrast is switched on, the non-standard indicator (!) in the viewfinder lights. ✎ 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. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Knee detail Refer to the Video menu contents list in section 12.2 on page 131 for more details on these controls. ☞ ☞ Note Note Detail enhancement differs between SD and HD modes. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
– 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 (v4.0)
5.10.6 Color saturation The color saturation of the video signal can be adjusted in the VIDEO > COLOR > SATURATION menu. Higher values give more saturation, lower values give less saturation. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Chapter 5 - Video setup DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
• select recording channel sources and set recording levels, • monitor channels and sources, • select output channels or sources and • set up an intercom configuration. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
(optional). This adds one inputs (Wrx1 and or two wireless audio sources (Wrx1 and Wrx2). Wrx2) Refer to section 11.2 on page 117 for detailed pin layouts for several audio connectors. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Chose Mute for the sources you do not want to use. The mix level for each source can be set using the LEVEL buttons. After the audio sources are mixed, an audio limiter avoids clipping of the audio signal. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Prod - intercom Production channel (when in systemized operation), or • Mute. Four channels are always recorded. When a recording channel is not used, set the recording source for that channel to Mute. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
– QUIET uses a response curve that is suitable for low-volume circumstances, like concerts or speeches. – NOISY uses a response curve that is suitable for noisy circumstances like outside, heavy wind situations or crowds. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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The audio bars are also shown on the camera status display and in the viewfinder. ☞ ☞ Note 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 (v4.0)
To select an audio source to monitor on the speaker: Go to the AUDIO > MONITORING menu. Tap the SPEAKER MODE button and use the arrows in the pop-up box to select one of the headphone follow modes. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Do this for both Rear1 and Rear2. ☞ ☞ Note Note If you initially set up the output signal for both modes (source and channel), you can use the mode button to quickly switch between the selected signals. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
To turn the test tone on or off and to chose the test tone level (when the color bars are turned on) go to the AUDIO > SETUP > TEST TONE menu. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
6.7.1 Audio connection Intercom is a very versatile function of the DMC 1000 camcorder. It can be used to establish an audio connection between two camcorders, or a camcorder and a base unit. The physical audio connection exist of: –...
Tap each SOURCE buttons and choose the following settings: – For SOURCE1, select Eng (incoming Engineering intercom channel), – For SOURCE2, select Prod (incoming Production intercom channel), – For SOURCE3, select Program (incoming Program intercom channel), DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Src3 Alias Prog Lvl3 MicRear Src4 Alias Sidetone Lvl4 Outgoing: Sidetone Eng Talk Alias Eng_Ret Output Talk back to base unit Sidetone Prod Talk Alias Prod_Ret Output Talk back to base unit DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
The camcorder can be used in either HD standards or SD video format. The (HD-)SDI video outputs are switched automatically to the appropriate standards. An analog CVBS output is available. This down-converted SDTV signal is present at the analog output in either NTSC or PAL. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
30 Mb/s, 40 Mb/s, 50 Mb/s DV25 25 Mb/s DV25 *) only available when the optional DMC 1130 1080P license is installed. **) only available when the optional DMC 1120 MPEG-2 board is installed. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
– To synchronize the time code to a selected source, tap SYNCHRONIZE > SOURCE. To change the time code mode from the default value free-run (continuous time clock) to record-run (recording time only), tap RUN MODE to toggle the value. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
When the camcorder runs out of storage capacity on the selected media during recording, it automatically switches over to another media, when available. Select the preferred media order or disable the function in the SETUP > REC BUFF > PREFERRED MEDIA menu. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
7.5.1 REV PRO media Versions Different types of Grass Valley REV PRO media are available to suit your needs. REV PRO XP is tuned for high performance and fast ingest, while the REV PRO ER focuses on capacity. The Infinity DMC 1000/10 is equipped with a REV PRO 35 media drive, whereas the DMC 1000/20 comes with a REV PRO XP/ER drive.
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Reconnect power and switch on the camcorder. Caution Never use the emergency eject procedure while power is on. Never force a disk into or out of the REV drive: this could damage both the drive and the disk. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
In the SETUP > FORMATS > MEDIA SELECTION menu, select EXT. ☞ ☞ Note Note Make sure that external USB devices are using a FAT32 file system. External REV drives however may use a UDF file system. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
A basic configuration is a single camcorder mounted on a tripod or hand held. The live video output is directly fed into a video switcher/mixer using a single coaxial SDI connection. Camera control is done on each individual DMC 1000 using the camcorder’s operation panels or the remote control application LCP 400.
Chapter 7 - Recording setup 7.6.3 Network setup Before you can use the DMC 1000 camcorder in a C2IP camera network, you need to set the IP address and camera number. Setting the camera IP address Go to the SYSTEM > HARDWARE > NETWORK menu and set the IP ADDRESS item. Make sure that the DMC 1000 has a unique IP address within the Ethernet network.
Start a recording by pressing the momentary CALL button at the top-right of the OCP 400. The Tally indication on the control panel lights. When a recording is in progress, pressing the CALL button stops the recording. The tally lights extinguish. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
– Extended auto iris: The extended auto iris function automatically controls iris and gain to suit the lighting conditions. Monitoring exposure Set the zebra switch on viewfinder to On to indicate high exposure levels with a striped pattern. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Adjust the focus on the lens. – If the focus assist function is switched on, the viewfinder shows a pattern to assist with focusing. Focus ring Zoom Auto/manual Momentary control iris switch iris button DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
The actual data storing to the media might continue even after you stop recording. The media indicator lights as long as the camcorder is writing to the media. Do not interrupt power to the camcorder during this time. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
☞ ☞ Note Note Make sure that the RET button is assigned to Playback in the SYSTEM > HARDWARE > BUTTONS > LENS > RET BUTTON menu. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
☞ ☞ Note Note The thumbnail overview shows up to 60 clip thumbnails. When more clips are present on the current media, the thumbnails are grey but they can still be accessed. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
☞ ☞ Note Note Changing the VF Monitoring or the VF-menu on SPD settings can affect the appearance of thumbnails. Small text items may be visible in the thumbnail. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
The audio channels recorded with the clip are played back in the monitor speaker or in the headphones connected to the rear jack if this is set up in the audio menu. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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 (v4.0)
Do not plug or unplug USB devices while the camcorder is being used for critical play to air activity. Maximum combined power load that can be drawn from the USB ports is 0.25 W. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Playback on IEEE 1394 port with simultaneous video monitoring on the side panel display (lower video frame rate may be possible) ☞ ☞ Note Note Playback on the IEEE 1394 port is available for SD video standards using the DV25 video codec. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Use the FTP software to connect to the camcorder. After connecting, the contents of the system’s root directory will be shown. Go to the \\storyfiles directory. All storyfiles on the camcorder are listed here. You can copy, move, delete and rename any of the files. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Chapter 10 - Communications DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
54 dB (typical) Modulation depth (Y-signal) 70% at 5 MHz (16:9) 50% at 27 MHz (800 TV-lines) Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and letterbox 16:9 Sensitivity 2000 lux (186 ft cd) at F8 typical DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Metadata Compatible with SMPTE Metadata Dictionary RP210 REV drive REV PRO 35 digital media drive (DMC 1000/10) or REV PRO XP/ER digital media drive (DMC 1000/20) CompactFlash 2x type I and II CompactFlash slots, speed depending on media Camcorder connectors...
The tally/on-air signal (at pin 2) is connected to an internal switch that follows the camcorder’s rear tally lights. When the rear tally lights are on, the contact is closed. 11.3 Dimensions 330 mm (13.0 in) 150 mm (5.9 in) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Prod Front, Level1, Lev1+Front, Level2, Lev2+Front, Fixed ch3 fixed lvl 0..99 (50) Sets the fixed recording level (when fixed Prod control is selected). ch3 filter None, 150Hz Selects the channel filter. Prod DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Hdph L+R, Hdph L, Selects channel/source mode for the speaker Oper Hdph R input. hdph mode right Channel, Source Selects channel/source mode for the Prod headphones right channel input. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Eng, Prod, Mixer AES 1 channel Ch1, Ch2, Ch3, Ch4, Selects a channel or channel mix to be routed Prod Ch1+2, Ch1+3, Ch2+4, to the AES2 output when input mode is Ch3+4 channel. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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2 limiter On, Off Turns audio limiter for rear 2 input on or off. Prod wireless 1 gain 0..20 (0) Sets input gain (in 5 dB steps) for wireless Prod microphone input 1. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Sets mix level for source 4. Prod intercom prod Rear1, Rear2, Wrx1, Selects which input is used for the intercom Prod [Wrx2], Front1, [Front2], Production (Prod) channel. MicRear, AES1, AES2, SDI In1..8 (SDI In 3) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Program, Eng, Prod eng-ret Rear1, Rear2, Wrx1, Selects which input is used for the intercom Prod [Wrx2], Front1, [Front2], Engineering return (eng-ret) channel. MicRear, AES1, AES2, SDI In1..8, Sidetone, Program, Eng, Prod DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Clear means that to filter is used. Home filterwheel On, Off Runs the filterwheel home positioning. Allow a few seconds for the filterwheel to adjust. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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2 = Low curve (50,50,50); LIN = Linear curve (0,0,0); VAR = Variable curve (76,76,76) gamma curve ARD, CCIR, 6xARD, RAI, Selects a standard curve for gamma Scene Cinestyle1, Cinestyle2, correction. CineLog, BBC04, BBC05,BBC06 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Sets the red/blue ratio in the color matrix. Scene G>B 0..99 (50) Sets the green/blue ratio in the color matrix. Scene shading white shading On, Off Turns the white shading compensation on or Lens off. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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0..99 (SD:70, HD:30) Sets the upper limit level of detail Scene enhancement for soft detail. Note: default values for SD and HD are different. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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0..99 (50) color tone for skin gate 1 (B) Scene color 2 RB 0..99 (50) color tone for skin gate 2 (R) Scene 0..99 (50) color tone for skin gate 2 (B) Scene DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Sets a value for user bit 1 to 4 Prod userbit type Date/Time, Page/Line, Selects the timecode user bits type. Prod Unspec. userbits 2 UB5..8 0..F (0) Sets a value for user bit 5 to 8 Prod setup DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Order of preferred media when the camcorder Prod REV-EXT-CF , CF-REV- switches media during recording. EXT, CF-EXT-REV, EXT- REV-CF , EXT-CF-REV metadata storyfile no story, <list of available Selects story file name used in the system. Prod storyfiles> DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
BlkStrKnee, Knee, BlkStr Assigns a function to the contrast button: Oper Disabled BlkStrKnee = black stretch + knee Knee = knee BlkStr = black stretch Disabled = nu function user buttons DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Silent = minimal cooling (slow response) network camera # 0..99 (17) Sets the logical camera number within the C2IP network. remote rec On, Off Turns remote recording by the OCP 400 on or off. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Menu button to switch to Cam View to see the viewfinder menu. VF-menu on CVBS On, Off Turns on the superimposed viewfinder menu on the CVBS output signal. Note: make sure the analog output port is set to CVBS. files DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Stores current operator settings to the Oper3, Oper4, (USB) selected operator file. security user level usr lvl 0..3 (usr lvl 3) Sets the user level for the viewfinder menu and the side panel menu. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Turns the zoom indicator in the viewfinder on Oper or off (if supported by the lens). This indicator shows the zoom range of the lens: 0 = wide angle; 99 = tele. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Sets the black (shading) level of the Oper characters: 0 = black; 99 = no shading. Mode On > Time Selects the menu display to be permanently Oper on or to disappear after set time. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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VF menu on CVBS On, Off Turns on the superimposed viewfinder menu Oper on the CVBS output signal. Note: make sure the analog output port is set to CVBS. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
(white) signal values. White lvl 0..99 (50) Scene Soft detail Soft detail On, Off Turns soft detail On or Off. This function Scene reduces the amount of detail added for large transitions. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Turns skin detail off or on and selects the Scene memory position. State Off, On Shows the current skin state. View Off, On Turns indication of the selected area on or off. 2 DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Sets the gamma level (B) Scene Mat/Gam order G/M > M/G Selects the order of the matrix and gamma Scene functions: G/M = first famma then matrix; M/G = first matrix, then gamma. Matrix DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Turns white clipper on or off. Use to limit Scene highlight levels in the video signal. Level 0..99 (50) Sets the white clipper level. This is the Scene luminance level at which limiting occurs. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Chapter 13 - Viewfinder menu Menu item Values Description Level File Saturation Saturation 0..99 (50) CVBS CVBS Chroma 0..99 (75) CVBS DAC user 0..99 (50) CVBS output signal level (50 is the calibrated factory default level) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
External Dropframe mode NDF , DF Selects drop frame or non drop frame mode Prod (in 59.94 modes) New timecode Hours 0..24 Sets value for hours. Minutes 0..59 Sets value for minutes. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Prod REV-EXT-CF , CF-REV- switches media during recording. EXT, CF-EXT-REV, EXT- REV-CF , EXT-CF-REV Meta data Story name <list of available story Selects a story name to be used for names> recordings. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Sets the fixed recording level (when fixed Prod control is selected) Filter None, 150Hz Selects the channel filter. Prod AGC profile Noisy, Quiet, Standard Selects the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) Prod profile. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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AES2, SDI In1..8, Sidetone, Program, Eng, Prod, Mute Outputs Rear Rear Enabled, Disabled Enables or disables rear1 and rear2 outputs. Prod Rear 1 mode Channel, Source Selects mode for the rear1 output. Prod DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Selects a channel or source to embed in the Prod Ch1+2, Ch1+3, Ch2+4, SDI audio output channel. Ch3+4, Rear1, Rear2, Wrx1, [Wrx2], Front1, [Front2], MicRear, AES1, AES2, SDI In1..8, Eng- Ret, Prod-Ret, Sidetone, Program, Eng, Prod, Mixer DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Selects a channel or source to embed in the Prod Ch1+2, Ch1+3, Ch2+4, SDI audio output channel. Ch3+4, Rear1, Rear2, Wrx1, [Wrx2], Front1, [Front2], MicRear, AES1, AES2, SDI In1..8, Eng- Ret, Prod-Ret, Sidetone, Program, Eng, Prod, Mixer DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Selects the scene file to which the scene Scene4, (USB), customer settings are stored. USB is available when a USB-stick is mounted. Store Exec Stores the scene settings to the selected scene file. Recall from DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Sets auto iris exposure level. Oper Gain 5..10 (5) Sets auto iris response speed. Lower values Oper give slower speed. Threshold 0..99 (63) Sets the threshold value for the auto iris Oper function Extended auto iris DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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REV Drive Power On, Off Switches the power to the REV Drive on or off. NOTE: after changing this setting, it is recommended to switch off the camera and switch on again. Service DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Ext signal, playback Assigns a function to the RET button on the Oper lens. Handgrip Zoom control Enabled, Disabled Enables or disables the zoom control on top of Oper the camcorder’s carrying handle. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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REV disk. Power Voltage <voltage> Displays the voltage supplied to the camcorder. Power <power> Displays the power used by the camcorder in watts. Power mode External, Battery Displays the power supply method. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Chapter 14 Maintenance 14.1 Updating software 14.1.1 Preparation Download the latest version of the software package from the Grass Valley website. Software package files are always named according to the following convention: package_DMC1000 A_C0120_F_1.zip part number (of a partial package)
Package on CAM: C0119 License on USB: DMC_1080p_24_25_30 [Invalid] License on USB: Bluetooth [Valid] Select the file you want to install and press the Select button. Only package files indicated as [Valid] can be installed. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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15. During the update process the blue backlight of the camera status display flashes. Wait for the update procedure to finish (this can take up to two hours). Do not interrupt power or switch off the camcorder during the update procedure. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Some commercial options need to be activated by installing a license on your camcorder. These licenses can be purchased from your Grass Valley representative. A license is a unique key and can only be installed on one camcorder; it is not transferable between camcorders.
The following message is shown in the viewfinder: “PID to USB is completed” Unplug the USB stick and insert it into a computer. Send an e-mail requesting a license to your Grass Valley representative and attach the files from the USB stick.
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 viewfinder: BLACK CALIB WAIT FOR BLACK CALIB START DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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The filter wheels turn and internal system messages might appear in the viewfinder. These actions are part of the calibration procedure and can be ignored. When black calibration has finished the camcorder restarts and the fans are switched on. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
Prepare to switch off accessories is high or power supplied external media. Power use too high The power usage of the camcorder Switch off accessories or power is too high supplied external media. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
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Format REV disk or exchange the disk with a new one. Replace REV drive REV drive approaching end of life. The REV mechanism may need maintenance. Contact your Grass Valley service representative for assistance. DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)
File extension is incorrect. On your computer, make sure that the recognized. package file has a single .xml extension. Unzip if necessary. (If necessary, ask you IT system administrator about displaying file extensions and unzipping.) DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v4.0)