Sony DXC-637 User manual

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COLOR VIDEO CAMERA
DXC-637/637P
ZOOM LENS
VCL-916BYA
SERVICE MANUAL
Vol. 1 (1st Edition)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OPERATING INSTRUCTION
2. SERVICE INFORMATION
2-1. BOARD LAYOUT ......ccceseeeesceresesseessecssessesesenseneee 2-1
2-2. REMOVAL OF CABINET .......:.:cccccseeeseseeseeereeeseeees 2-1
2-3. REPLACEMENT OF MAIN PARTS..........:sscees 2-2
2-3-1. Replacement of CCD Unit .......... eee 2-2
2-4. CONNECTORS AND CABLES ..... cece eneeeeteeee 2-4
2-4-1. Connector Input/Output Signals... 2-4
2-4-2. Connection Connector ...... ccc ceceseeeeeees 2-6
2-5. FUNCTION OF SWITCHES ON PC BOARD........ 2-7
2-6. CHECK AND MAINTENANCE ........ eee eeeeeeeee 2-10
2-6-1. Video Level Check Sheet... cess 2-10
3. ALIGNMENT
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3-1-2. CONMECHION wisscssivsneiscssccsecsreecteeseeencaseensooetse 3-1
3-1-3. Switch Setting before Adjustment ............... 3-2
3-1-4. Notes on Adjustment ...... cc ceeseesnereerees 3-2
3-1-5. Adjustment Item oo... cc cesseseesreeeeneereeeees 3-3
3-2. BEFORE ADJUSTMENT .......ccccseseescseseseeeereane 3-4
3-2-1. Color Bar Signal... ceeecseesesteeseeeseeeeees 3-4
3-2-2. Sensitivity Adjustment ........... cesses 3-4
3-2-3. Gamma and Gradation Measuremenrt......... 3-4
3-3. SYNC SIGNAL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ............ 3-5
3-3-1. Sub-Carrier Frequency Adjustment............. 3-5
3-3-2. INT SC Phase Adjustment... 3-5
3-4. ENCORDER SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT .............0 3-5
3-4-1. Carrier Balance Adjustment ............cseee 3-5
3-4-2. BARS Level Adjustment ...........cceeeseseeseeeee 3-6
3-4-3. Color Vector Adjustment.........ccccseseseseres 3-6
3-4-4. INT CB Y Adjustment... ccceeceresesreeeeees 3-7
3-4-5. COMPONENT Y Level Adjustmenrt............. 3-7
3-4-6. R-Y Level Adjustment ..........cecessesseeeseeees 3-8
3-4-7. B-Y Level Adjustment ........ cc ceeesesesseeteeseees 3-8
3-5. VIDEO PROCESS SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT....... 3-8
3-5-1. 1H/2H Gain Adjustment ..... 0. cece ceeeeeeees 3-8
3-5-2. G-ch Video Level Adjustment ..........:ccceee 3-9
3-5-3. R-ch/B-ch Video Level Adjustment.............. 3-9
3-5-4. Pedestal Level Adjustment ........... cesses 3-10
3-5-5. Gamma Balance and Gamma Set
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3-5-6. R-ch/B-ch Gamma Balance
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3-5-7. Flare AdjUStMent........ccccseesseeeseeeeseeeees 3-11
3-5-8. MANU KNEE Adjustment ......... cee O12
3-5-9. DCC Adjustment 00... cc ecsesseserseeesesseeeee 3-12
3-5-10. White Clip Adjustment ....... ccc essences 3-14
3-5-11. PRE CLIP Adjustment 0.0... cccscceeseeeeeeees 3-14
3-5-12. HF Offset Adjustment ........ cee sseseeseeeeeeee 3-15
3-5-13. HF Aliasing Adjustment ..............eeteeeeeeees 3-15
3-5-14. Aperture AdjUStMent ........cc cc ceeeseeeceeeeeeee 3-16
3-5-15. Black Balance Adjustment .............ssceseeee 3-16
3-5-16. DTL Crispening/Aliasing Adjustment........... 3-17
3-5-17. DTL Limiter Adjustment ..........ccseseeceeeees 3-18
3-5-18. H/V RATIO Adjustment... eseeeereeeeeseees 3-18
3-5-19. Detail Level Adjustment ...........cseeeeeeee 3-19
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3-6. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ... 3-19
3-6-1. Low Light Adjustment .......... eee eee 3-19
3-6-2. Auto Iris Adjustment ........ cece eeeeeeeseeeeneeee 3-20
3-6-3. Character Size Adjustment ......... cece 3-21
3-7. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT ......eesccceeeeeeees 3-21
3-7-1. Tone Level Adjustment ........ ccc 3-21

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Product Configurations...
Preparations for Use
important Notes on Operation ...
Characteristics of CCD Sensors
Features ...
Picture Qualit
High Functionality
VTR Information Display ..
Location and Function of Parts .
Camera Head
Right side view.
Front view .....
Left and upper view .
VCL-916BYA Zoom Lens .
DXF-601/601CE Viewfinder
Attaching Other System Components
Fitting a VTR...
Fitting the Lens
Fitting optional filters..
Removing the Viewfinder .....
Adjusting the viewfinder position ..............c:sssssesssesestseeeeeeee 21
Fitting an Optional Microphone ...........--.-sseseceseseecescsneseseneeseseeneenes 21
Removing the supplied microphone holder
Fitting the optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder ..
Fitting an optional microphone .
Fitting a Tripod ....
Removal
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ..............csccssesssesessessssseeeeeenes 23
Using the Optional Carrying Case
Stowing the camera.
Example of fully-stowed carrying case 24
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Connecting an Optional LCD Color Monitor.
Connecting a Portable VTR
Checks before making connections... :
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Setting the VTR selector switch on the camera adaptor ....... 26
Connecting a Number of Cameras (Using a Camera Control
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Power Supply
Using Battery Packs <
Battery pack operating times ..............s:sesceesesessesssenesseereseeee 29
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Battery low indications
Battery pack charging .....
Camera Adaptor Power Supply
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Basic Procedure for Shooting
Monitoring the recorded image .
Reviewing the recording ...........
Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus
Viewfinder Screen Indications ....
Changing the viewfinder display .
Viewfinder Norma} Indications ..............
Status indications .....
Viewfinder Basic Menus...
Changing settings (menus 1 to 3).
Entering and saving a title (menu 4)
Viewfinder Advanced Menus
Adjustments and Settings......
White Balance Adjustment
Saving an appropriate white balance value in memory
Using the preset white balance settings ..
Hints on white balance adjustment F
Using the ATW (Auto Tracing White balance) function.......
Black Balance Adjustment
Shutter Settings ...........06
Setting the shutter speed and clear scan function .
Setting the Clock and Timestamping Recordings
Setting the C1OcK ........ss00
Timestamping recordings..
Viewfinder Adjustments.............-
Adjusting the eyepiece focus
Contrast and brightness adjustment
Outline emphasis adjustment
Flange Focal Length Adjustment
Lens Iris Adjustments ...............4..
Using the zebra pattern in manual adjustment mode
Macrophotography ...........
Settings for Special Cases
Warning Indications
Specifications ...........
DXC-637/637P Camera Head...
VCL-916BYA Zoom Lens....
DXF-601/601CE Viewfinder
Supplied accessories ..
Related Products
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories ...
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Product Configurations
The six models, DXC-637K, DXC-637L, DXC-637H,
DXC-637PK, DXC-637PL, and DXC-637PH,
comprise both NTSC and PAL versions and the
DXC-637K/637PK
OXC-637L/637PL
VCT-U14
Tripod Adaptor
DXC-637/637P
Camera Head
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Camera adaptor
The product kit does not include a camera adaptor: to
use a camera adaptor, you will need to purchase a
model CA-537/537P or CA-327/327P.
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components as shown in the figure below. The
operation of the basic camera unit is the same in all
cases.
OXF-601/601CE
Viewtinder
VCL-916BYA
Zoom Lens
Test chart for flange
focal langth adjustment
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Preparations for Use
Fitting the zoom lens
It is important to fit the lens correctly, as otherwise
damage may result. Be sure to refer to the section
“Fitting the Lens” (See page 19}.
Power supply
Use only the specified 12 V DC power supply.
Do not disassemble the unit
The internal mechanism of the camera is of precision
construction. Touching internal parts may cause a
malfunction.
There are dangerously high voltages present within the
viewfinder, and touching internal components could
cause an electric shock accident.
Keep foreign objects out of the unit
If metal objects or liquids get inside the unit, they
could cause a malfunction or accident.
Do not cover the unit while operating
Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can cause
excessive internal heat build-up.
Operation and storage
Avoid storing or operating the unit in the following
conditions.
In excessive heat or cold (operating temperature
range: —10 °C to +45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F))
Remember that in summer in warm climates the
temperature inside a car with the windows closed can
easily exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
¢ In damp or dusty locations
© Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain
¢ Locations subject to violent vibration
* Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong
electromagnetic fields.
Viewfinder
e Do not leave the camera with the eyepiece pointing
directly at the sun.
The eyepiece lens can concentrate the sun's rays and
melt the interior of the viewfinder.
© Do not use the viewfinder close to strong magnetic
fields. This can cause picture distortion.
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Shipping
Use the optional LC-421 Carrying Case for optimal
shipping.
If sending the camera by truck, ship, air or other
transportation service, first store it in the carrying case,
then pack the carrying case in the supplied carton (or
an equivalent).
Care of the unit
Remove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the lenses or
optical filters using a blower.
If the body of the camera is dirty, clean it with a soft,
dry cloth. In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in a
little neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not use
organic solvents such as alcohol or thinners, as these
may cause discoloration or other damage to the finish
of the unit.
In the event of operating problems
If you should experience problems with the unit,
contact your supplier or Sony service representative.
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The following effects may appear in the image. They
are characteristic of cameras using CCDs (charge-
coupled devices), and do not indicate a malfunction.
Vertical smear
When shooting a very bright object, such as a light, the
highlight tends to produce vertical tails. This effect is
much reduced in this camera.
-- Vertical tail on
the Image
Monitor screen
Bright object
(electric light, sun,
etc.)
White flecks
If the camera is operated at a high temperature, white
flecks may appear in the image.

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Features
Signal-to-noise ratio 63 dB (NTSC)/61 dB
(PAL)
The camera gives a clear picture with very low noise
levels.
Horizontal resolution of 800 TV lines
The 420,000-pixel imaging element pushes CCD
technology to the limits of quality.
DCC+ (dynamic contrast control - plus)
This feature improves on the conventional DCC
feature (preventing white breakup when shooting a
high intensity subject), further preventing color faults
in high intensity subjects.
Digital image enhancer
The digita! implementation of the outline
compensation function provides a stable picture, with
reduced aliasing” and spurious modulation”,
High sensitivity (f/8.0, 3200 K, 2000 lux)
This allows poorly lit scenes, even under candlelight,
to be shot.
White shading” compensation circuit
This is adjusted to the state of the camera when
shipped.
Flare compensation circuit
When shooting a bright subject, this prevents graying
or color casts in dark portions of the picture.
Ideal gamma compensation curve
This provides high detail quality, with no loss of
quality in hair tones and other dark parts of the picture.
“Clean detail” circuit
This prevents “jaggies” on diagonal lines.
1) Aliasing (moiré): this produces jagged patterns when
the subject has a fine mesh pattern. These are also
known as moiré patterns.
2) Spurious modulation (ghosts): these are duplicate or
triplicate images of a bright subject when shot in dark
surroundings.
“Easy mode” for instant operation
This allows you to shoot immediately when there is
insufficient time to check the camera settings, with
automatic adjustment to standard settings.
“Easy focus” function
You can set the focus accurately and easily before
shooting.
Programmable gain
You can choose the gain values assigned to the H, M
and L settings of the GAIN switch from the following:
~3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB and 24
dB.
Hyper gain
A single switch operation raises the gain by a factor of
about 60 with respect to 0 dB (that is, increased to 36
dB).
Auto tracing white balance function
Even if the lighting conditions change continuously,
the white balance automatically follows. This is useful
when there is no time to adjust the white balance, or
when shooting while moving indoors or outdoors.
Auto irls compensation for backlighting or
spotlighting
When using the auto iris function, it is possible to
automatically compensate the iris adjustment for
backlit or spotlight scenes.
Dual pixel readout function
When the gain setting is 18 dB or 24 dB, this function
lets you raise the gain to double (6 dB up), without
increasing the noise level.
3) White shading: this causes variation in the color of a
white subject away from the center of the screen.
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Three-position color matrix
You can switch the color matrix among three settings
to change the picture color adjustment.
Recording time display
You can display either of the following recording time
indications:
¢ The total recording time so far
® The recording time for the current cut
Viewfinder super detail
The video signal for the viewfinder can be mixed with
a V-DTL (vertical detail) signal, for easy focusing.
Two selectable indication levels for the zebra
pattern
You can select the reference level for the zebra pattern
indication at an IRE image level of either 65% to 75%
or 100% and above.
Color temperature indications
After the white balance is set, the color temperature
appears in the viewfinder.
Video output with character information
You can output video to an external monitor with the
same character information as shown on the
viewfinder screen.
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Camera microphone output indication
An indication (») appears in the viewfinder when there
is an output signal from the camera microphone.
Reference signal (1 kHz) output
With the color bars, you can output a 1 KHz reference
signal.
Shoulder pad position adjustment
You can adjust the shoulder pad position front to back
for optimal balance for shoulder operation.
High performance viewfinder (DXF-601/601CE)
¢ Horizontal resolution of 600 TV lines
¢ Large aperture, allowing a picture check even when
your eye is away from the viewfinder
« Variable peaking
¢ Rugged aluminum die-cast body
When a PVV-3/3P is connected, you can display the
following information from the VTR in the viewfinder.
Time data (time code, CTL count, or user bit value)
¢ VTR audio levels
¢ Remaining tape time
© VTR operating state
¢ Remaining battery capacity (when using an Anton
Bauer Intelligent Battery System)
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AUTO IRIS (SPOT 1) button and Indicator
ATW button and indicator
POWER switch
» Silding cover fixing screw
DISP CHG switch
Location and Function of Parts
© REC (recording) REVIEW button
Press this button to review the last few seconds of the
recording in the viewfinder. (See page 32.)
© AUTO IRIS (BACK L) (backlighting) button
and indicator
To make the image lighter when shooting against the
light in the automatic iris adjustment mode, press this
button, turing the indicator on.
© AUTO IRIS (SPOT L) (spotlighting) button
and Indicator
To make the image clearer when shooting a subject lit
by a spotlight in the automatic iris adjustment mode,
press this button, turning the indicator on.
© ATW (auto tracing white balance) button
and indicator
Press this button, turning the indicator on, when you
want the white balance to be adjusted automatically to
follow changes in lighting conditions. (See page 43.)
@ POWER switch
This powers the camera on and off. There are two
different ON settings as follows.
ON STBY: This puts the VTR on standby. In this
state, pressing the VTR button on the camera head,
the lens or a camera adaptor starts recording
immediately.
ON SAVE: This puts the VTR in the power-saving
state, with the video head drum stationary. In this
state, it takes a few seconds to start recording after
pressing the VTR button.
The VTR state when this switch is in the ON STBY or
@ EZ (“easy”) MODE switch
Set this switch to the ON position when you want to be
able to shoot immediately, with automatic adjustment
of the camera settings to standard values. (See page
40.) When this function is used, the iris and the white
balance are adjusted automatically. Moving this
switch to the OFF position returns the camera to the
previous settings.
@ EZ FOCUS button
Press this button to tum the “easy focus” function on.
This opens the iris, to make it easier to focus before
beginning shooting. The indication “EZ FOCUS”
appears in the viewfinder while the function is on; to
turn it off, press the EZ FOCUS button again. If left
on, the function automatically turns off after about ten
seconds.
If the “easy focus” function is still on when you press
the VTR button, it turns off automatically and
Tecording starts about one second later.
ON SAVE position may depend on the VTR model.
@ Sliding cover fixing screw
To fix the sliding cover closed, loosen and push this
screw up, then tighten it.
© DISP CHG (display change) switch
This is used for changing settings in the viewfinder
menus (basic menus and advanced menus).
(See the section “Adjustments and Settings” (page
43).)
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@ WHITE BAL (white balance) switch
This selects the white balance setting from the preset
value, the value in memory A or the value in memory
B. (See page 43.)
@ OUTPUT/DCC (dynamic contrast control)
switch
This switch turns the dynamic contrast control function
on and off, and also provides for color bar output.
CAM/DCC ON: This enables the dynamic contrast
control function, which prevents highlight burnout
when shooting a high-intensity subject. In this
position, setting “DCC+” to ON in the advanced
menus allows you to use the DCC+ function. (See
page 40.) Normally leave the switch in this
position.
CAM/DCC OFF: This disables the dynamic contrast
control function. (The contrast gradation in image
portions where the video output level does not
exceed 100% is correctly maintained.)
BARS/DCC OFF: This outputs a color bar signal.
@ GAIN switch
This selects one of the three gain settings, high,
medium or low, You can choose the gain values
assigned to the H, M and L settings from values from
—3 dB to 24.dB. (See page 38.) The factory default
selections are 18 dB (H), 9 dB (M) and 0 dB (L).
When the HYPER GAIN switch is in the ON position,
the GAIN switch has no effect.
@® Breaker switch
If there is a fault in the camera power supply, the
breaker trips, and the camera power supply is
disconnected. Correct the fault in the power supply,
then press this switch.
@ REC (recording) TIME switch
This selects the recording time indication in the
viewfinder.
TTL: Displays the total recording time.
The total recording time is not reset even when you
stop the VTR and power off the camera, for
example, to replace the battery pack.
The total recording time is reset if you power off
the camera while the VTR is recording.

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DUR: Displays the recording time of the current cut.
OFF/TC: Switches off the recording time display.
If, however, a PV V-3/3P is connected, and in the
advanced menus you set the time code display item
(TC IND) to ON (see page 42), then the VTR time
data (time code, CTL count, or user bit value) is
displayed.
The recording time displayed when this switch is set to
the TTL or DUR position is obtained by counting the
duration of the tally signal input to the camera.
The value may not agree exactly with the value
derived from the time code values. Furthermore, the
value displayed may not be correct when another
manufacturer’s VTR is connected to the camera.
® TTL (total) RESET button
Pressing this button resets the total recording time
(TTL selection) to zero.
@ MATRIX switch
This switch selects the color matrix setting to change
the picture color adjustment.
H.SAT: Colors are emphasized.
FL: Colors appear normal even when shooting under
fluorescent lighting.
STD: The color matrix in standard setting is used.
Normally leave the switch in this position.
@ HYPER GAIN switch
Setting this switch to the ON position increases the
gain by a factor of about 60 with respect to 0 dB (a 30
dB increase by electronic amplification and a 6 dB
increase for DPR, bringing about a total gain increase
of 36 dB).
When this switch is in the ON position, the indication
“HYPER” appears in the viewfinder, and the GAIN
UP indicator in the viewfinder also lights.
When finished shooting, return this switch to the OFF
position. The “HYPER” indication disappears and the
GAIN UP indicator goes off.
Increasing the gain with this switch reduces the
horizontal resolution by 50%.
@ ZEBRA switch
Set this switch to the ON position to display a zebra
pattern (diagonal stripes) in the viewfinder.
Depending on the zebra level setting in the advanced
menus (see page 40) the zebra pattern appears in
portions with a video output level of either 65% to
75% or 100% and above.
@ MIC LOW CUT switch
Set this switch to the ON position to insert a high-pass
filter in the microphone circuit, reducing wind noise.
Normally leave the switch in the OFF position.
® CLOCK SET button
This is used when setting the internal clock. (See page
48.)
@ CLOCK switch
This selects the clock indication in the viewfinder as
well as the camera video output.
ON: The date and time appear.
BARS: The date and time appear only when
displaying the color bars.
OFF: The date and time do not appear.
This switch is also used when setting the internal clock
and for recording the date and time. (See page 48.)
@ MARKER switch
Set this switch to the ON position to display the center
marker and/or safety zone, as selected in the advanced
menus (see page 40).
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Location and Function of Parts
Front view
@ MIC (microphone) IN connector (XLR 3-pin,
female)
Connect the supplied microphone or an optional
microphone (operable with a 48 V supply).
© VF (viewfinder) connector (8-pin)
Connect the viewfinder connector.
© FILTER control
Select the color temperature conversion filter
appropriate to the lighting conditions. (See page 31.)
© Lens mount
Attach the zoom lens here.
© SHUTTER switch
This switch is used for setting the electronic shutter
and the clear scan function. (See page 47.)
Normally leave the switch in the OFF position.
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© UP/ON button and DOWN/OFF button
These buttons are used together with the DISP CHG
switch for changing settings in the viewfinder menus.
(See the section “Adjustments and Settings” (page
43)).
For the viewfinder normal indications, these buttons
are used to set whether or not to show the LOW
LIGHT indication (see page 35) when the lighting is
insufficient. Press the UP/ON button to show the
indication or DOWN/OFF button not to show the
indication. The setting is indicated as the L.L. IND
item in advanced menu 3 (see page 41).
@ WHT/BLK (white/black) switch
This switch is used for automatic adjustment of the
white balance and black balance. (See pages 43 to 46.)
© VTR button
Pressing this button starts and stops recording on the
VTR.

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Left and upper view
@ Fitting for optional microphone holder
You can fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder
here. (See page 22.)
© Accessory shoe
Attach optional video lights or other accessories here.
© Shoulder strap fixture
To use the supplied shoulder strap, fix one end here
and the other end to the VTR.
@ Viewfinder fitting shoe
Fix the DXF-601/601CE Viewfinder here.
© Viewfinder iett-to-right position fixing ring
Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of
the viewfinder. (See page 21.)
© Viewfinder front-to-back position locking
catch
Release this catch to adjust the front-to-back position
of the viewfinder. (See page 21.)
UP Fitting for optional microphone holder
E} Accessory shoe
Viewfinder left-to-right position fixing ring
(} Viewfinder tront-to-back position locking catch
() MONITOR OUT connector
() REMOTE connector
&) LENS connector
UY VIDEO OUT connector
@ MONITOR OUT connector (phono jack)
Outputs both the camera video and the character
information as displayed on the viewfinder screen.
You can connect an optional LCD color monitor to this
jack.
© REMOTE connector (10-pin)
You can connect an optional RM-M7G Remote
Control Unit to this connector. When using the RM-
M7G, set the CAMERA SELECT switch on its bottom
tol.
© LENS connector (12-pin, for ?/s-Inch lens)
Connect the lens connector.
@ VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)
This outputs the video signal captured by the camera.
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Location and Function of Parts
(} Ff adjustment ring
C1) Focusing ring
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3} Zoom remote contro!
connector
U) Focus remote contro!
connector
i) ZOOM selector
© Manuat zoom contro!
© ins ring
W Power zoom switch
UD) iris selector
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Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject.
© Manual zoom control
For direct manual zoom control, set the ZOOM
selector to the ““M” position, and turn this control.
O Iris ring
For manual iris control, set the iris selector to the “M”
position, and tum this control.
© RET (return) button
This allows you to check the video signal as follows.
When operating with a portable VTR connected:
when the VTR is recording, pressing this button
connects the E-E video signal” from the VTR to the
viewfinder,
When operating with a CCU-M3/M3P/M5/MSP/
M7/M7P Camera Control Unit connected:
pressing this button connects the return video signal
from the camera contro! unit to the viewfinder.
When this button is not pressed, the viewfinder
displays the video signal captured by the camera.
© VTR button
When operating with a portable VTR connected:
this button starts and stops recording on the VTR.
Press it once to start recording, and once more to
stop.
When operating with a CCU-M3/M3P/M5/M5P/
M7/M7P Camera Control Unit connected:
pressing this button connects the retum video signal
from the camera control unit to the viewfinder.
(Starting and stopping recording is controlled on
the VTR.)
@ Ft (flange focal tength) adjustment ring
To adjust the flange focal length, loosen the screw on
this ring, then turn the ring. (See page 50.)
@ MACRO button
For close-up work, hold this button down while
tuming the MACRO ring. (See page 52.)
1) E-E video signal: “electric-to-electric” video signal.
This is an output from the VTR of the input video signal
which has passed through internal electrical circuits, but
has not been converted to a magnetic signal in the heads
or on the tape.
@ MACRO ring
For close-up work, hold the MACRO button down
while turning this ring. (See page 52.)
© Zoom remote control connector (8-pin)
For remote control of zoom operations, connect an
optional LO-23 Lens Remote Control Unit.
@ Focus remote contro! connector (3-pin)
This is not used.
@ ZOOM selector
This selects the mode of zoom operation.
S (servo): power zoom
M (manual): manual zoom
@ Power zoom switch
Use this to carry out a power zoom.
W end: zoom toward wide angle
T end: zoom toward telephoto
Pressing the switch harder increases the zoom speed.
® Iris selector
This selects the mode of iris operation. (See page 51.)
A (automatic): automatic iris
M (manual): manual iris
@ Instant automatic iris button
While using manual iris control, press this button to
switch temporarily to the automatic iris control setting.
The automatic setting is maintained as long as you
hold the button down.
@ Lens connector
Connect this to the LENS connector on the camera
head.
Location and Function of Parts
@ RECMALLY indicator
@ BATT indicator
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© SHUTTER Indicator
© Eyepiece focusing knob
oe Accessory fixing screw hole
@ Tally lamp ~
Microphone holding screw
a) Not supplied with the optional DXF-601/601CE.
nm PEAKING control
TALLY switch
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@ REC/TALLY (recording/tally) indicator (red)
e From the time when you press the VTR button on the
lens or camera head, this flashes until recording
starts, then stays on continuously during recording.
e When using a camera control unit, this lights when
the video from this camera is selected.
This is also used to indicate a fault. (See page 54.)
© BATT (battery) Indicator (red)
This indicates when the battery capacity is low. (See
page 29.)
When using a camera control unit, this indicator
flashes when you operate the controls, but this is not a
malfunction.
© GAIN UP indicator (orange)
This tights when the gain is 3 dB or more.
© SHUTTER Indicator (red)
This lights when the SHUTTER switch is in the ON
position,
© Eyepiece focusing knob
Tum this to adjust the viewfinder focus to m:
eyesight. (See page 49.)
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@ Tally lamp
When the TALLY switch is in the ON position, this
operates in the same way as the REC/TALLY
indicator.
© Eyepiece release catch
To view the viewfinder screen directly, press this
catch, and hinge up the eyepiece.
© BRIGHT (brightness) control
This adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image.
(See page 49.)
@ CONTRAST control
This adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image. (See
page 49.)
@ PEAKING contro!
This adjusts the outline intensity of the viewfinder
image.
@ TALLY switch
Set this switch to the ON position to use the tally lamp.
@® Viewfinder connector
Connect this to the VF connector on the camera head.
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Attaching Other System Components
Use the following procedure to fit a VTR to the unit.
1 Insert the projection on the bottom of the VTR in
the corresponding depression in the camera head.
2 Slide the VTR along the slot, so that it fits firmly
into place.
3 Fasten the two fixing screws on the connection and
the two on the shoulder pad.
Fixing screws
To remove the VTR To fit a camera adaptor
Reverse the fitting procedure. Follow the same procedure as when fitting a VTR.
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In the case of the DXC-637K/637PK model, the lens is
already fitted. In other cases, use the following
procedure to fit the lens.
1 Remove the retaining rubber which prevents the
lens mount from coming loose, then raise the lens
fixing lever, and remove the lens mount cap. Retaining rubber
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Lens mount cap
2 With the lens fixing lever tumed fully
counterclockwise, push in the lens, aligning the
projection on the Jens with the cutout on the
camera.
3 Supporting the lens, turn the lens fixing lever fully
clockwise. Replace the retaining rubber on the
lens mount.
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Attaching Other System Components
4 Using the triangular mark as a guide, push the lens
connector into the LENS connector on the camera
head, until it clicks into place. Fasten the cable
with the clamps.
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If using a lens with a 6-pin connector
This camera head has a 12-pin LENS connector. If the
jens cable has a 6-pin connector, fit an adaptor cable:
LO-612 (manufactured by Canon) or ECF-124
(manufactured by Fujinon) or equivalent.
Remove any microphone from the viewfinder before
beginning.
Fitting optional filters
Loosen the lens hood fixing screw to remove the lens
hood, then attach the filter,
Remove lens hood
Filter (optional)
1 Pull the viewfinder connector out of the VF
connector on the camera head.
VF connector
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2 Loosen the viewfinder left-to-right position fixing
ring, then pulling up the retaining catch, slide the
viewfinder out.
Retaining catch
Viewfinder left-to-right
position fixing ring
To fit the viewfinder
Reverse the removal procedure.
Adjusting the viewfinder position
To adjust the viewfinder left-to-right position, loosen
the left-to-right fixing ring, and to adjust the front-to-
back position loosen the front-to-back position locking
catch.
Viewtinder tront-to-back Hy
Viewtinder lett-to-right
Position locking catch
i Position fixing ring
Left eye adaptor
By fitting a left eye adaptor, you can use the camera
with your left eye to the viewfinder.
You cannot stow the camera attached with a left eye
adaptor in the LC-421 Carrying Case.
For details consult your Sony service representative.
To use a long microphone such as the optional ECM-
670/672, remove the supplied microphone holder, and
fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder to the
camera, then mount the microphone in this holder.
Removing the supplied microphone
holder
Remove the two microphone holder retaining screws
(M4 x 6) from the viewfinder, remove the microphone
holder, then replace the screws in their original
positions.
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Attaching Other System Components
Fitting the optional CAC-12 Microphone
Holder
Remove the two retaining screws (M3 x 8) for the
optional microphone holder, then use these screws to
attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder.
Fitting an optional microphone
Use the following procedure to attach an optional
ECM-670 Microphone.
1 Loosen the screw of the CAC-12 Microphone
Holder, then open the holder and replace the
microphone adaptor with the one supplied with the
ECM-670 Microphone.
2 Insert the microphone in the microphone holder,
close the holder, and tighten the screw.
Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN
connector.
Fitting optional microphones (operable with a
48 V supply) other than the ECM-670
Use the same fitting procedure as for the ECM-670,
but note the following differences with respect to the
microphone adaptor.
ECM-672: no microphone adaptor required.
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First fit the VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod,
then mount the camera on the tripod adaptor.
You can slide the shoulder pad toward the front or
back by up to 10 mm from its central position (as when
shipped). Adjust it to get the best balance when using
the camera on your shoulder.
1 Loosen the two screws.
along the slot, until it clicks
firmly into place.
Adjust the position,
then tighten the screws.
Optional CAC-4 Chest Pad
When using the camera on your shoulder, attaching the
optional CAC-4 Chest Pad reduces the load on your
right hand supporting the zoom lens, and makes
operation easier.
For details see the instructions provided with the CAC-4.
Hold down the red button and
pull the lever in the direction
of the arrow.
After removing the camera, if the tripod adaptor pin
has not returned to its original position, hold down the
red button and move the lever in the direction of the
aiTow to retum the pin to its original position. It is not
possible to mount a camera with the pin left out.
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Stowing the camera
Align the camera with the base of the case, and slide
the camera in forward.
Checking that the pin at the rear engages correctly,
push forward until it locks into place.
¢ Bring the viewfinder into the horizontal position,
slide it fully rearward and to the left, then fix before
stowing.
¢ When an optional microphone (ECM-670/672, C-74,
etc.) is attached, loosen the microphone fixing
screws, move the microphone to the lowest position,
and fix before stowing.
Example of fully-stowed carrying case
DXC-637K/637PK Color Video Camera So ee ee ay
This can be stored with the following system component fitted. }
CA-537/537P/327/327 P/325A/325AP/325B Camera Adaptor or H
EVV-9000/9000P or PVV-1/1P/1A/1AP/3/3P Videocassette Recorder i
© DXF-601/601CE Viewfinder H
« ECM-670/ECM-672/C-74 Microphone H
* Zoom lens (VCL-916BYA etc.)
(Largest lens which can be stowed is Canon J18 x 8.5BI-B.)
* CAC-12 Microphone Holder
« CAC-4 Chest Pad (Not stowable when
a PWV-1/1P/1A/1AP/3/3P is connected.)
VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor
Fasten straps
NP-1A/1B Battery Packs
(maximum two) - fasten straps
Batacam SP cassettes, camera cables, etc.
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accessory shoe of the camera head.
“—-“Accessory shoe adaptor
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LCD color monitor
Intertace cable
Yellow connector
MONITOR OUT
connector
contact your Sony service representative.
[ a) When you need the connection screw,
Both the camera video and the character information as
displayed on the viewfinder screen are output from the
MONITOR OUT connector to the LCD monitor. The
zebra pattern and markers are not output to the LCD
monitor.
For details of the LCD monitor, see the instructions
provided with it.
Using the optional CA-537/537P or CA-327/327P
Camera Adaptor and a camera cable, you can connect
a portable VTR. Set the VTR selector switch on the
camera adaptor according to the VTR connected.
fusing a VTR from another manufacturer, consult your
sales representative or supplier.
Checks before making connections
Check first that the video camera, camera adaptor,
VTR, and other devices are all powered off.
Making connections
Using a camera cable, connect the VTR/CCU/CMA
connector on the camera adaptor to the camera input
connector of the VTR.
‘ Example: Connecting a BVW-50/50P Portable VTR to
a CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor
CA-537/537P
Camera Adaptor
VTR/CCUICMA DXC-637/637P
CCZ-A Camera Cable
26-pin connector
=>
CAMERA IN
BVW-50/50P Portable VTR
Camera cable
Select a camera cable to fit the camera input
connector on the VIR you are using.
¢ The maximum camera cable extent is 10 m (33 ft).
For details, consult your sales representative or supplier.
Video monitor
¢ If using an S-VHS VTR, using a video monitor with
an S-video input connector and connecting it to the
S-video connector of the VTR will allow you to
monitor a clear picture, with no flecking.
© The output video signal from the VIDEO OUT
connector of this unit is a composite video signal.
Connect the VIDEO OUT connector of this unit to a
composite video signal input connector of the
monitor.
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Connections
VTR selector settings on the CA-327/327P
Setting the VTR selector switch on the
camera adaptor
When using the camera with a CA-537/537P/327/327P
Camera Adaptor, it is essential to correctly set the
VTR selector switch on the camera adaptor according
to the VIR connected. This switch determines the
type of video signal output from the VTR/CCU/CMA
connector and the audio output signal level.
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Sony broadcast and Composite
professiona’ VTRs:
BVU-150/150P and
VO-6800/6800PS”
Sony professional
VTRs: VO-8800/
8800P and EVV-
9000/9000P
Panasonic AG-6400
VHS VTR
Panasonic AG-7400
S-VHS VTR®
a) Set the audio input level on the VO-6800/6800PS to -60
dB.
b) Set the input selector switch on the AG-7400 to Y/C.
Example: When using a CA-537/537P
Composite
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Sony broadcast and Composite
professional VTRs: {BVU-150/
BVU-150/150P, 150P and
VO-6800/ VO-6800/
6800PS", BVW- 6800PS) or
50/50P and BVV- component
5/5PS” (BVW-50/
SOP and
BVV-5/5PS)
Sony professional YIC
VTRs:
VO-8800/8800P
and EVV-9000/
9000P
Panasonic AG-6400 Composite
VHS VTR
Panasonic AG-7400 YIC
S-VHS VTR® and
JVC BR-S405 S-
VHS VTR
a) Set the audio input level on the VO-6800/6800PS to -60
dB.
b) When the BVV-5/5PS is used as a portable VTR, a VA-5/
5P VTR Composite/Component Adaptor is required.
Cc) Set the input selector switch on the AG-7400 to Y/C.
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When using a number of cameras in the studio, it may
be necessary to use a CCU-MS/MSP/M7/M7P Camera
Control Unit to provide video and color sync between
cameras, and special effects and other devices to allow
switching, wipes and so forth.
VTR
VIDEO IN
RETURN VIDEO IN
In the studio it may also be convenient to use a DXF-
40B/40BCE/50B/SOBCE Viewfinder.
The figure below shows an example studio
configuration.
For details, consult your sales representative or supplier.
DXF-40B/40BCE or OXF-50B/50BCE
CA-537/537P
DXC-637/637P
Headset
INTERCOM
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Cables used
@ Power cord (supplied)
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@ BNC cable
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signal. The camera will then operate synchronized to
this signal.
You can adjust the synchronization using the basic
menus. (See page 38.)
When using two or more synchronized cameras
without a camera control unit, connect an external sync
signal to the GEN LOCK IN connector on the camera
adaptor (CA-537/537P etc.), supplying a VBS or BS
Example 1; Camera 2 synchronized to the signal from camera 1
BNC cable
Camera 2
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Camera 1
DXC-637/637P
Portable VTR
VIDEO OUT
To camera
connector
To video input
connector
CCZ-A Camera Cable BNC cable
Example 2: Cameras 1 and 2 synchronized to the signal from a special effects unit or similar
Camera 1
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Power Supply
This unit operates on either a battery pack or an AC
supply (using the optional CMA-8A/8ACE Camera
Adaptor).
For details of the power supplies which can be used, refer to
the documentation supplied with the VTR connected to this
unit or the camera adaptor.
Using an Anton Bauer intelligent Battery
System and Ultralight System
Fitting the special battery mount made by Anton Bauer
Corporation to this unit allows you to use their
Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System.
For details, consult your Anton Bauer products supplier or
Sony service representative.
Always fully charge a battery pack before using it.
¢ Be careful that other metal objects do not come in
contact with the metal parts of the battery pack, as
this could cause a short.
Do not leave the battery pack in the camera if it is
not going to be used for a long time.
¢ If the battery pack is recharged after use while still
hot, it may not be possible to obtain a full charge.
Fitting a battery pack (NP-1B)
Open the lid of the battery case, insert a fully-charged
battery pack, and close the lid.
Press and lift NP-18
Battery Pack
Battery pack operating times
The following table shows approximate continuous
operating times, when operating the camera and 1.5-
inch viewfinder at normal temperatures, with a camera
adaptor and an EVV-9000/9000P or PV V-3/3P
connected.
Approximate operating times with
a fully-charged battery pack
110 minutes | 75 minutes | 60 minutes
| NP-1A | 85 minutes | 55 minutes | 50 minutes
[8P-90A" lpo = 150 minutes | 140 minutes
a) Requires the special-purpose DC-500 Battery Case.
Cannot be used with a camera adaptor.
Battery low indications
When the voltage of the supply to the camera lowers to
or below 11.0 V, the battery voltage indication appears
in the viewfinder, and the BATT indicator in the
viewfinder flashes.
If you continue using the camera, the BATT indicator
stops flashing, and remains on continuously.
When the battery pack is low, replace it with a fully-
charged battery pack.
Battery pack charging
Before using a battery pack, charge it as shown in the
following table.
For details of battery charger operation, refer to the
instructions provided with the battery charger to be used.
Battery pack charging
BC-1WA, BC-
1WB, BC-410
70 minutes
NP-1B BC-1WB, BC- | 95 minutes
410
BP-90A BC-410 160 minutes
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supplied to the VTR/CCU/CMA connector from the
portable VTR, CCU-M7/M7P Camera Control Unit,
CMA-8A/8ACE Camera Adaptor or other connected
device.
Before use, check that the device connected to the
VTR/CCU/CMA connector is able to provide the
power required by the camera.
If it is not able to provide the necessary power, or
when it is necessary to prolong the operating time, use
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Focusing ring
RET button
1 Connect the camera head to the VTR or camera
adaptor, and power them on.
2 Set the FILTER control appropriately for the
lighting conditions.
FILTER control settings
4 (3200K) Studio halogen lighting (incandescent),
sunrise and sunset.
Four-point starburst filter for special
effects at weddings and so forth.
Cloudy or rainy outdoor shooting, and
fluorescent lighting.
Suniight.
This setting includes a '/1s neutral density
filter (reducing the exposure by the
equivalent of four stops). Use it to prevent
hunting" or ta reduce the depth of field?).
3 (5600K)
4 (5600K +
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Check the switch settings on the camera head.
(See pages 9 to 13.)
If there is not sufficient time to check the camera
settings, you can use “easy mode” by setting the
EZ MODE switch to the ON position. The
camera is automatically adjusted to standard
settings, and the iris and the white balance are
adjusted automatically. (See page 41.)
1) Hunting: This occurs if the automatic iris function is not
able to reach a stable state, and as a result the image
brightness keeps changing, alternately lighter and darker.
MARKER switch
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REC REVIEW button
p-———~ ZEBRA switch
POWER switches
Check the settings in the basic menus (page 37)
and advanced menus (page 40).
Check the lens settings (pages 14 and 15) and
flange focal length adjustment (page 50).
Adjust the eyepiece focus, and the contrast and
brightness of the viewfinder image (page 49).
Check the sound system settings.
Camera microphone connections
Settings on the VTR (refer to the VTR
instructions)
if required, switch on the center marker and/or
safety zone (MARKER switch) and zebra pattern
(ZEBRA switch) in the viewfinder image.
‘ Adjust the white balance (page 43) and black
balance (page 46).
1 0 Turn the focusing ring so that the subject is
2)
sharply in focus. It may be convenient to use the
EZ FOCUS button for the “easy focus” function
(see page 9).
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Depth of field: This is the range over which the subject
is sharply in focus.
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to start recording.
¢ During recording, the REC/TALLY indicator in
the viewfinder lights, and “REC” appears on
the viewfinder screen.
© Depending on the setting of the REC TIME
switch (see page 10), you can display the total
recording time or the length of the current cut
on the viewfinder screen.
1 2 To pause recording, press the VTR button again.
Monitoring the recorded image
During recording it is normally the camera image that
appears in the viewfinder. By holding the RET button
down, however, it is possible to monitor the retum
video signal (from a camera control unit) or E-E video
signal from a portable VTR.
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This function may not be provided by some VTRs.
Refer to the instructions for the VTR.
Reviewing the recording
It is possible to review the last few seconds of the
recording on the tape.
Press the VTR button to pause recording, then press
the camera REC REVIEW button.
This automatically rewinds a few seconds from the
paused position, then plays back this section in the
viewfinder. The VTR then returns to the paused state.
This function may not be provided by some VTRs.
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Display by holding Status indications switching to the normal indications menus to their factory defaults, press the UP/
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These show the operating state of the camera and ee advanced menu selection screen. to advanced menu 1.
connected VTR. (See page 35.) @®-«To display the first advanced menu
Status indications | ae immediately, press the DISP CHG switch up or To switch to the normal indications, use the DISP
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These provide settings for the center marker, zebra ie
pattern, viewfinder screen indications, and so forth. Advanced menu f rcvancs menu 1
(See the section “Viewfinder Advanced Menus” page i ia 128 I selection screen
40.) {Salven S100 “ ADVANCED MENU ** * ADVANCED MENUI"*
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i splay the normal indications, move the POWER a) Displayed only when
switch to the ON position. an external sync signal is
To switch to and from the basic menus, use the DISP input to the portable VTA Switch by pressing
CHG switch or camera adaptor the DISP CHG switch up.
switch. connected to the camera. Switch by pressing the DISP CHG
switch up or down.
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During normal operation, the following items can be
indicated in the viewfinder.
@ REC indication’ ———---—--— © vA waming indication”
) EZ mode indication
e Recording time or time data*»)
i) ATW indication
Indication
© setting indication
be EVS indication
@ Ez FOCUS indication
© LOW LIGHT Indication»
© camera microphone output
indication”
(7) Audio recording level
indicators*.»)
Y Lens f-stop indication’?
@ Gain Indication”
4B) Filter setting indication”
al) Date and time indication?
~-D Battery voltage indication
it) Shutter speed or clear
scan Indication
© Tape remaining indication®.»
a) Displayed only when a PVV-3/9P is connected.
b) Whether or not to display is selectable in advanced menu 3 (page 41).
¢) This is recorded over the pocture being shot.
The significance of each of the indications shown in
the figure is as follows.
Time data indications
@ REC indication CTL
This appears when the VTR is recording.
CTL: a time code obtained by
counting pulses on the CTL signal
To TCG: a time code from the time
© Recording time or time data Indication | code generator
This shows the following values: U-BIT UBG: a user bit value from the user
© When the REC TIME switch on the camera is in the bit generator
TTL position Note |
The total recording time
« When the REC TIME switch on the camera is in the
DUR position
The duration of the current recording cut
No time data values appear during black balance and
white balance adjustment, and when the VTR is in
playback, fast forward, rewind, or recording review
With a PVV-3/3P connected, when the REC TIME more:
switch on the camera is in the OFF/TC position and
the advanced menu item TC IND is set to “ON” @ Setting indication
For the controls listed below, after a setting or
adjustment operation, a message appears showing the
new setting, or the state or result of the adjustment.
The message remains for approximately two seconds.
GAIN switch, OUTPUT/DCC switch, WHITE
BAL switch, AUTO IRIS (BACK L) button,
AUTO IRIS (SPOT L) button, MATRIX switch,
MIC LOW CUT switch, WHT/BLK switch, and EZ
FOCUS button
A time data value from the PV V-3/3P depending on
the DISPLAY switch settings on the PVV-3/3P as
shown in the following table.
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Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus
© EZ FOCUS indication
This appears when the EZ FOCUS button is pressed,
enabling the “easy focus” function.
© LOW LIGHT indication
This warning appears if the lighting level is
inadequate.
© Camera microphone output indication
This appears when there is an input from the camera
microphone.
This indication serves as a check on whether the
camera microphone is operating correctly, but it does
not provide confirmation that the VTR is recording
sound, Check that the audio recording levels on the
VTR are set correctly.
@ Audio recording level indicators
These show the recording levels of audio channels 1
and 2 on the VTR.
Channel 1 OOODODOUSs
Channel 2 OODODONS
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-20dB 0 dB
+3 6B
© Tape remaining indication
This shows the tape remaining in the VTR as follows.
Tape remaining indications
Atleast 30 minutes
25 - 30 minutes
20 - 25 minutes
15 - 20 minutes
10 - 15 minutes
5 - 10 minutes
2-5 minutes
0 - 2 minutes |
© VTR warning indication
VTR warning indications
There is no tape foaded.
NO TAPE
REC INHIBIT The tape is in the recording inhibited
state.
LOW BATT. The battery is almost exhausted. __|
BATT. END The battery is exhausted.
TAPE NEAR END | The tape is near the end.
TAPE END The tape is at the end.
CHECK REMOTE | A device other than a remote control
unit (e.g. headphones) is connected
to the REMOTE connector. _|
The servo lock has been lost.
There is condensation.
The video heads are clogged, or there
is some other fault in the recording
system.
The tape is not wound properly.
tape is automatically ejected.)
@ EZ mode indication
This appears when the EZ MODE switch is in the ON
position.
In the “easy mode", the auto tracing white balance
function operates, so the ATW indication also appears
at the same time.
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@® ATW indication
This appears when the ATW button is pressed, tuming
the indicator on. It indicates that the auto tracing white
balance function is operating.
@ EVS indication
This appears when the EVS (Enhanced Vertical
definition System) function is enabled. (See page 41.)
@® Lens f-stop indication
This shows the f-stop of the Jens.
Depending on the lens being used, this indication may
differ slightly from the actual f-stop on the lens.