Sony 400K Operating Instructions - Page 23

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Location and Function of Parts

Chapter 1

Overview

q

White balance memory

Indicates the currently selected white balance automatic

adjustment memory.

A:

Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A.

B:

Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to B.

P:

Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST

or when the preset button on an RM-B150 has been

pushed.

T:

Displayed when ATW is being used.

r

Filter

Indicates the currently selected filter types.

s

5600 indicator

Appears when the electric color temperature filter function

is on.

t

Time code

Indicates the elapsed recording/playback time, the time

code, user bits or other information selected by the

DISPLAY switch

(page 21)

.

u

ID number

Indicates the ID number selected from ID 1 to ID 4 when

the color bars are displayed. The ID number is recorded

together with the color bars.

v

Date and time

Indicates the date and time of recording when the color

bars are displayed, which are recorded together with the

color bars.

w

Model name and serial number

Indicates the model name and serial number of the

camcorder when the color bars are displayed, which are

recorded together with the color bars.

x

16:9/4:3 mode

“16:9” or “4:3” is displayed depending on the currently

selected aspect ratio.

The 16:9 mode can be selected for the DSR-450WS/

450WSP.

Status display on the LCD monitor

The following display appears when the LCD monitor

display is set to STATUS with the DISP SEL button.

a

Video format

Indicates the video format of the image that is currently

playing or being recorded.

DVCAM:

The video format is set to DVCAM mode.

DV-SP:

The video format is set to DV-SP mode.

b

Playback indicator

Appears during playback.

c

Camera scan mode indicator

Indicates the camera scan mode of the image that is

currently playing back or being recorded.

•

For DSR-400/450WS only

60i:

60 fields per second, interlace scan mode

30P:

30 frames per second, progressive scan mode

24P 2.3:


(converted to 60i at 2-3 pulldown)

24P 2.3.3.2:

24 frame per second, progressive scan

mode (converted to 60i at 2-3-3-2 pulldown)

•

For DSR-400P/450WSP only

50i:

50 fields per second, interlace scan mode

25P:


There may be no indication displayed when this unit

cannot identify the camera scan mode, for example, when

playing back a tape recorded with other equipment.

d

Non drop-frame mode indicator (DSR-400/450WS

only)

Appears when non-drop frame mode is selected.

e

External synchronization indicator

Appears when the internal time code generator is locked to

an external signal input to the TC IN connector.

Note

Note

Section	Page
Table of Contents	4
Overview	6
Product Configurations	6
Features	7
Camera features	7
VTR features	8
Location and Function of Parts	9
Front view	9
Right side view	10
Left and upper view	15
Rear view	17
Lens	19
DXF-801 Viewfinder	20
Status display on the viewfinder screen	21
Status display on the LCD monitor	23
Using the CD-ROM Manual	25
CD-ROM system requirements	25
Preparations	25
Reading the CD-ROM manual	25
Preparation	27
Attaching and Replacing the Lithium Battery	27
Preparing the Lens	28
Mounting the lens	28
Adjusting the flange focal length	28
Preparing a Power Supply	29
Using a battery pack	29
Using an AC adaptor	29
Avoiding breaks in operation due to an exhausted battery	30
Adjusting the Viewfinder	30
Fitting the viewfinder	30
Adjusting the viewfinder position	31
Adjusting the eyepiece focus and	31
Attaching a 5-inch electronic viewfinder	31
Using the Shoulder Strap	32
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position	32
Fitting to a Tripod	33
Using a Video Light	33
Preparing Audio Input System	34
Using the supplied microphone	34
Using an external microphone	34
Using a wireless microphone system	35
Connecting line input audio equipment	37
Connecting the Remote Control Unit (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)	37
Connections	40
Connecting a Monitor	40
Using an i.LINK Connection	41
Settings required for an i.LINK connection	41
Making a backup of the images being recorded	41
Using the camcorder as a feeder	42
Other Connections	44
Connecting a number of camcorders	44
Recording and Playback	45
Inserting a Cassette	45
Basic Procedure for Shooting	46
Recording	47
Usable cassettes	47
Selecting the recording format	49
Adjusting the black balance/white balance	50
Setting the electronic shutter	52
Adjusting the iris	55
Adjusting the audio level	57
Setting the time data	57
Setting for special shooting cases	60
Back Space Editing	61
Starting back space editing at any tape position	61
Using the edit search function while back space editing	62
Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec)	63
Making settings before shooting	63
Shooting and recording in Interval Rec mode	63
Recording Analog Composite Signals (with a CBK-SC01 Installed- DSR-450WS/450WSP only)	64
Playing and Checking Recorded Contents	65
Checking the recorded contents immediately after shooting - Recording Review	65
Checking the recording on the color video monitor	65
Menu Displays and Detailed Settings	66
Menu Organization and Operation	66
The TOP menu	73
Menu list	75
Displaying menus	93
Basic menu operations	93
Using the USER menu (Example of the menu operation)	94
Editing the USER menu	95
Resetting USER menu settings to the standard settings	98
Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor	98
Selecting the display items	98
Display modes and setting change confirmation/adjustment progress messages	99
Setting the marker display	100
Setting the viewfinder	100
Recording shot data superimposed on the color bars	101
Setting the shot ID	101
Displaying the status confirmation windows	102
Adjustments and Settings from Menus	103
Setting gain values for the GAIN switch positions	103
Selecting the output signals (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)	104
Setting the color temperature manually	104
Specifying an offset for the auto white balance setting	105
Setting the date/time of the internal clock	105
Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches	106
Selecting the lens file	106
Selecting the aspect ratio	106
Setting the CCD scan mode	107
Saving and Loading the User Setting Data	109
Saving and Loading User Files	109
Handling the “Memory Stick”	109
Saving USER menu data (user file) to the “Memory Stick”	110
Loading saved data from a “Memory Stick”	112
Saving and Loading Scene Files	113
Saving a scene file	113
Loading scene files	115
Resetting the settings of the camcorder to the standard settings	116
Displaying a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a “Memory Stick”	117
Appendix	118
Important Notes on Operation	118
Characteristics of CCD sensors	119
Maintenance	120
Cleaning the video heads	120
Replacing the video heads	120
Replacing other parts	120
Using the auto-check function	120
About i.LINK	122
About a “Memory Stick”	123
Operation Warnings	125
Troubleshooting	128
Specifications	130
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories	133
Glossary	135

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Status display on the LCD monitor, For DSR-400P/450WSP only

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