Sony DXC-325K User manual

by Sony Corporation
OWNER’S RECORD
‘The mode! and serial numbers are located on the
right side. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Madel No. Serial No.

Te prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE,
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the prod-
uct’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompa-
nying the appliance.
Warning—This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. {t has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A comuputing
device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCG Rules, which
are designed to provide reasonabte protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause interference in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
required to correct the interference.
The shieided interface cable recommended in this manual
rust be used with this equipment in order to comply with
the limit acomputing device pursuant to Subpart J of
Part 16 of FCC Rules.
For the customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio
noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Reaviations.
2
Compasition
Features and Notes on Use
Features...
Special Characteristics of a COD.
Location end Function of Control:
DXC-325/325P Camera Head ....
CA-325/325P Camera Adapior,
VCL-S10BX Zoom Lens...
DXF-328/325CE Electronic. Viewfinder
Accessory Attachment .....
Camere Adaptor Attachmentidetachment
Lens Attachment .....
Viewfinder Attachment
Power from the Battery Pack Compartment.
Power from the VTRICGUIGMA Connector.
Connections .. vt oe
Connection with an S-VHS Format Portable VTR..
Connection with a Portable VTR..
Connection with a Table-Top VTI
Connection with e GCU-M3/M3P Camera Control Unit
Function of the Connected VTR..
Adjustments...
Preparation
Viewsinder AdjUStMent nissan
Video Monitor Adjustment.
Flange Focal Length Adjusimen’
iris Adjustment .
Filter Setectior
White Balance and Black Balance Adjustment:
Operation...
Preparation
Recording with a Portable VTR.
ZOOMINGe oss
Output Level Adjustment
Checking the Video Level
CHOSEAUPS -ecasssen
Use of the GEN LOCK Connector
Recording with a TableTop VTR.
Warning indicators and Character Display
Warning Indicators on the Viewfinder ...
Warning indications on the Character Display ..
Character Display on the Viewtinder
Studio Use .....
Systern Example...
Hints for Better Shooting
Understanding Light and Color
Specifications. 56
Optional Accessories and Recommended Equipment . 57
Packing (Carrying Case LC-325)....... 58

sane. Fis DXC-226 series is for the NTSC colér:
the DXG825P series Is fox the PAL system: --
CA-325/325P
camera adaptor
CCQ-2BRS camera cable LC-325 carrying case VCT-12 tripod attachment
VCLBI0BX
zoam Jens
i Camera head DXS05
Camera adaptor CA.
325P
Zoom jens VCL.
i Viewfinder OXF-3;
ener
CHiart for ttenlbé ote} fenigth adjustment

PERS Se ea
The DXC-328/325F is a newly designed portable color
video camera employing three 1/2-inch Charge Coupled
Device (CCD) imagers each having a total of
250,000/290,000 (far the NTSC and PAL modeis
respectively) effective picture elements. The
DXC-225(225F is normally used with the CA-325/325P-
camera adaptor as a single camera unit, out, if necessary,
itcan be separated from the camera adaptor and can be
used with a variety of different units which will be
introduced in the market in the near future. The camera,
can be used for outdoor recording when used with a
portable video cassette recorder, and can also be used as
a studio camera when connected to a CCU- MY/M3P
camera control unit.
Ee a SE
* Incorporation of a COD re: & compact, lightweight
camera body which consumes less power than
does a camera using pickup tubeis).
* Low fag, high resistance to image buming and no
deflection distortion.
© The CCD ts not affected by vibration and mechanical
shack,
¢ The CCD imager is not influenced by terrestrial
magnetism.
«Thanks to the high signal-to-noise ratio, the video output
level can be raised ay 9 dB or 18 d8 to obiain a clear
picture under low fight conditions.
° The electronic shutter is built into the imagers and
enables the DXC-325325P to produce clear images even
when the abjects it is shooting are moving at very high
speeds. The advantages of this function are most
obvious during playback of still or slow motion pictures.
te Bpabiit Comsat
«The camera can be used as a studio camera when
connected to @ CCLUMG/M&P camera contrat unit.
« The camera can be connected to an SVHS format VTR.
«fa special adaptor (will be introduced in the near future}
is attached to the DXC-325/325P camera head, it can
output an RGB format signal.
Ne eure: TRS
* Acompariment for the NP-TA battery pack is buili into
the camera adaptor. The camera and 1.5inch viewfinder
can be used for about 120 minutes with a fully charged
NP-4A (optional).
+The power can be supplied to the camera froma
portable VTR or from the CCU-M2/M3P camera control
unit,
2A CMA-SSCE camera adaptor (optional) is needed ifthe
camera is to be used with the AC power source.
* The white balance and black balance are automatically
adjusted by a microcomputer, and the adjusted values
are reiained for about 12 hours while the camera's
power is off.
* The black level drift is automatically adjusted, together
with the black balances.
lf the entire picture is too bright, the black level is
lowered to the appropriate level by the automatic black
jevel (ABL) adjustment so that a picture with good
contrast can be obtained.
[Bisclayand reidied functions or:
© The character generator built into the camera dispiays
title characters to be inserted on the viewfinder or
monitor during recording.
* in addition to title characters, the operational status of
the camera and the warning indications are also
displayed on the viewfinder.
© The REC indicator on the viewfinder blinks if a VTR
malfunctions.
Zebra pattern appears on the viewfinder screen when
the video output level Is about 70 to 80 IRE (for NTSC
model) or 490 to 580 mV (for PAL model). This pattern
provides a useful reference when the operator manually
adjusts the iris.
5 SN
* Te
Anite Sy
equipped with a pin-type lens
connecior which connects directly to the electrical
circuitry of the fens unit. The lens can thus be contralled
from the video camera without using a lens cat
© The switches which are not used frequently are located
behind the cover on the side panel so that you can
forget about possible misoperations while you are using
lhe video camera.
- Newly designed. camera body and fens:
© The camera will be well balanced on your shoulder when
holding it with th: 1s grip. in addition, you can see to
your righi over the camera body while you are shooting.

» Do not try to mount a Z-inch lens directly on the
DXC-325/325P,
Be sure to attach an LO-32BMT lens mount adaptor
(optional) to your 23-inch lens if you want io mount it.
* Operate the camera only on 12 V DC. For operation from
an AC power line, use the camera adaptor
recommended for this camera,
* Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
build-up.
Operation
* Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock.
© Do not operate the camera outside a-5°C to +45°C
(23°F to 113°F) temperature range.
° Keep the camera in a horizontal plane.
* Keep the camera away from very strong magnetic fieids
to avoid distortion and fiutter on the screen.
* Do not hold the camera by the viewfinder.
+ Be sure to cover the jens with the supplied lens cap
when the video camera will not be used for a long period
of time.
The following phenomena may appear on the monitor
soreen while the DXC-325 series color camera is used.
‘These phenomena are not indicative of a camera
malfunction.
Smear phenomenon
This may appear when a very bright object is shot.
| PES — Light bettstixe tine
{smear phenomenon)
r-" A very bright object is shot.
(Electric light, fuorescent lamp,
suniight, strong reflected light,
atc}
Operation of the viewfinder
© Do not paint the viewfinder directly at the sun, or the
plastic inside the viewfinder may be damaged.
© The picture on the viewfinder screen may be distorted if
itis used in strong magnetic fields.
Cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry soft
cloth, or soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol
or benzine, which might darriage the finish.
Repacking
Do not discard the carton. It affords maximum protection
whenever the camera is transported. Do not transport or
ship the camera only in the carrying case. Repack it as it
was originally packed at the factory.
lf you have any questions about this camera, contact your
authorized Sony dealer.
White dots
White dots may appear in the video output if the camera
is used under very high temperatures.
Wavy picturas
This may appear when fine stripes, straight lines, etc., are
shot. Their images monitored on the screen look wavy.
Note on the electronic shutter
if the GAIN selector is set to the 18 (dB) position when the
electronic shutter is used, a clear picture may not be
obtained. Use the electronic shutter under the lighting
conditions under which a clear picture is obtained with
the GAIN selector set to the 0 or 9 (dB) position.

ff) FILTER selector.
Lens mount clamp ring ——_.
{2 VTR button
(3) AUTO WB BAL switch
"Z) UPION button and DOWNIOFF button
Scraw hote for tripod (Ut4" -20UNO}———.
Sorew hale for tripod (Us ee)
{8}
GAIN
selector
roaen
}
i
i
¥)
BARS/W8
selector
wae
[7]
POWER
switen
3
rip
Used when carring the video camera. i
If necessary, the grip can be detached from the video camera. #
SC PHASE selector
SC PHASE control
H PHASE control
SHUTTER switch
SHUTTER SPEED
selector
tt2)
(T] FILTER selector
Select the appropriate filter as indicated below.
ff] ABL switeh
{ig ZEBRA switch
ig) DISP CHG switch
a —~{i§) REG REVIEW button
| Fitter
| oe Color temperature ! Lighting conditions
{4 | 8200k Hodine lamp, sunrise or sunset
{2 [sedok+%.ND* | Sright cutdoor ;
13 |se00 {Cloudy or rainy
* ND: Neutral density fitter
(ZLVTR button
When the camera is connected to a portable VTR, press
this button to stati recording. To stop recording, press the
bution again. If the camera is connected to a
CCUM@/MSP cares contro! unit, the return video
pictures oan be monitored on the viewsinder screen while
the bution is keot depressed. When the button is
released, the camera pictures can be monitored.
[F AUTO WIB BAL (automatic whitelbiack balance p
adjustment) switch
When the BARSAWB selector /B]is set to AUTO, white
balance and'black balanos can be automatically adjusted’:
with this switch. Black balance can also be adiisied:
automatically with this switch when the BARSIE! :
selectoris setio 200K. > ‘
‘WHT: For automatic white balance adjustnient, posh: this:
‘switch fo WHT. The adhusted value will be ae ss
automatically stored in the memory. : :
LK: For automatic black balance and black gel evel
adjusiment, push this switch to BLK. The adjusted
value will be automaticatly stored in the memory:
This switch automatically returns to the Genter position
when it is released.

cesial level. For details,
Character Display”
tis.not
Repessery
to
use
this
cotta
when
onty
one
‘-camerais used.
@ GAIN sale
Normally
set
this
Sélector
16°°0".
When
ite
Bilecioe
set.
*
Which
2
camera
controt
unit
is
connectéd,
adjust
tie
Bb
*
“t0"'9"
oF
“18"/the
Video
outpiaMevel
is
raised
by
SUB
or
phase
difference
with
the-4
PHASE
control
ofthe
camera’.
°
18GB
respectively:
:
Sontrol
unit
oa,
BE
f
:
(8)
BARSIWE
(color
bar
generationivhite
balance
/ )
[f)
SHUTTER
switch
ee
:
-
adjustment)
selector
i
or
‘ON:
The
SHUTTER
SPEED
sefesior
liglis
activated,
Normally,
set
at
this
position.
This
deactivates
the
BARS:
When
the
salector
is
set'to
thig
positio’
ia
.
UTTERSPEED
selsctor
if.
é
¥
:
bar
signal
ts
generated,
supplied
tothe
‘viewfinder
and
output
from
the
VIDEO
OUT
and
the
VIRICCUICMA
sonnectors
on
the
CA-325/325P.
Use
this
Position
for
‘adjusting
the
video
monitor.
At
thi§
position,
the
iris
of
the
shutter
speed:
.
i
ae
wa
g
Six
shutter
spesds
can
be
sefected.on
this
tis
the
zoomens.attachedto
the
camera.will
be
automatically
closed,
i
.
AYTO:Generally
set
the
selector
tothis
position
*
When
the
AUTO
WIB
BAL
switch
ls
setto'
WAT
of
ie
|
BLK;
the
white
balance
orblack
balance
will
Be
automaticallyadjusted
{arid
stored
in
the
memory)
After
thé
adjustment,
the
memorized
white
Salgnoe:’.°
and
black
balance
values
ate
always
obtainedaithis.*.
©
positions
,
ree
eae
ne
200K:
At
this
position
the
white'balance
is
Set
to
the
.
tactoiy
preset
value
of
an
todine
lamp
(200K).
When.
a
uh
the
Selector
is
set
to
this
position,
set
the
FILTER
selector
[1
]to
an
appropriate
position,
Use
this
pe
wher
this’
is
no
time
to
adjust
the
white
Data
a
When
the
BARSIWB
selectoris
set
fothis
position}
thes":
automatic
white
balance
adjustrnent
of
th
AUTO
WiB:'-”*
BAL
switch
[T]
with
not
operate,
(However,
thes:
.°°7
1400,
11250,
1/500,
+vi000,
112000
seo,
1120,
17250,
1/500,
1/1000,
1/2000
seo.
ABL
(automaticblack
level)
switch
. :
.
‘Whenthe
entiré-piéture
is
too
bright,
such
as
duting
|
~butdoor
shooting,
set
this
switch
tO'ON.
The
black
level
:
ill'be
retiicd
ts
the
appropriate
level
andawele
|:
~)
Gentrasted
picture
will
be
obtained.
ae
hall{'Sét
the
Switch
to
OFF.
.
:
ie
r
»-This
switch
used
for
manuaiitis
adjustment,
When
the
|
switch
js
sebfo.ON,
azebra.pettern
appeats.as
a
hs
“reference
on
the'part
of
thie
viewlinder
scteerwhere
the:
~WiGe0
level
of
the
object
is
760°
JRE
(fat.
N¥SC)
or
490
autsitiatié
black
balaics
edjusiment
of
the
AUTO
WIE.
to
S60mV
(for
PAL},
Ht
the
zebra
pattem
is
hot
necessary,
;
BAL
switch
(SJoperates.)
‘
Set
this
switch’to
OFF.
See
page
38)
POWER
switch
-
Ate
oF
md
18]
DISP
CHG
(display
change)
switch
ON:
To
fumon
the
camera
ee
Each
time
this
switch
is
Pressed,
the
character
display-om
OFF:
To
tur
dif
the
camera
ee
Ee
;
i
“TEISC
teubeatrien
PHASE
sclector
balance,
white
balance,
arid
gain
setings,
(9
intial"
When
two-or
more
cameras
are
used
‘Sirdultaneously,
indication
of
title
setting
and
display
of
set'title
5
“”
select
te
sé
phase
difference
between
the
geriock
‘
characters,
(4)
ieference
level
setting
for
automatic
isis
ie
prea
vider
ut
si
$
i
fy:
adjustment,
and
©)
master
pedestal
level
setting.
Fi
Sy
inines
Se
csia
eaboclarteg
or
shsrouohy
CESS
dBtal
S,
tefer
fo"
Waming
Indicators'and
Character’
:
pate
i
Display"
on
page
ag
=
»
[EPS
(subcattié’
PHASE
control
:
;
pati
:
When
two
or
More
canteras
are
used,
this
control
is
used
i
Nate
§
for
fine
adjustinent
of
the
$0
phasé
after
the
rough
"|
i
.
In
the
character
display
modes
@
tb
©,
thé
automatic
witte
.
adjustment
performed
by
the
SO
PHASE
selectat
(3).
-
-
3
reas
rg
Gee
page'41)
< :
.
partes
adjustment
setems
GS-net
|
GB
REC
REVIEW
button
Not used,

7] Accessory shoe
coe hole for accessories (U4" ~20UNC)
—-—+{ii] Built-in microphone’
Cord clamps
DIN 50-pin connector --_____——»> dex - a {for viewfinder cord)
(To be connecied directly to the 5¢-pin | a
connector of the camera adaptor) i
VF connector (8-pin)
ai3-inch lens connector
{Connect the lens connector
of 23-inch zoom lens.)
——{ig) TITLE connestor
VIDEG OUT connector
ttach an optional microphone holder (CAC-1, CAC-11A) here.

Whenen
external
Mmicrophond:
is
cognecied
t
the
MICIN.
cohnector
on-the
CA:
:25/325%
the
‘builtin.
(ime connector. Epi in ‘
A
TGR325
ute,
generator
tna
i
is
Aa
be
connacted
to
this connector
ra)
viwiEo
out
‘(utput):
connsetor
“ENG:
Senneaton)
”
Gonneet
to
the
video
inputof
‘the.VTR
orvideo
monitor.
Title-characters
displayed.
onthe
viewfind
‘are
_
also.
genet
iba
this
connector,
To use the control unit with DXC-325/325P in the
genlocked condition, set the switch S$ inside the
DXC-325/S25P to the appropriate position depending on
the type of the controt unit
1. Turn off the power of the DXC.425/325P,
2. Detach the side panel with four screws on which the
model and serial numbers are located.
(Loosen the four screws indicated by the four arrows in
the filustration on the right.)
3. Set switch S8 on the AT-53 board 2s follows:
Switch position | | “Controt unit
| (The combined camera
Upper (toward the grip
| side) | (Casesnccsapaase)
i Lower (toward the i CCU-M3iM3P
| shoulder pad side} (CA-325/325P)
Factory-se
4 Attach the side panet.

oT VIR STARTIRETURN VIDEO button
|
}
{4} EAR jack
Battery pack compartment——-—-—~ {§] INTERCOM iack
[i] GEN LOCK input
connector
[8] MIC IN connector
DIN 50-pin connector
(To be connected directly to the 50-pin
connector of the carnera head)
'3)] DC IN connector —-
17] VIFICOUICMA connector
[3] OUTPUT selector
Se OVTR selector
10