Sony 400K Operating Instructions - Page 41

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Using an i.LINK Connection

Chapter 3

Connections

Using an i.LINK

Connection

Using the

(i.LINK) DV OUT connector, you can

connect external recording equipment to the camcorder. In

this section, connections to equipment using DVCAM or

DV format are explained.

Depending on the equipment connected, you may be able

to record in a format different from that of the camcorder.

However, the recording function using different formats is

limited.

For details, see “Usable cassettes” on page 47.

Settings required for an i.LINK

connection

When connecting via an i.LINK cable (DV cable), change

the following settings depending on the connection.

i.LINK CTL setting

Selects whether or not to control recording (start and stop)

on the external equipment connected to the

(i.LINK) DV

OUT connector from the camcorder. Select the setting

from the following on the FUNCTION 3 page of the

MAINTENANCE menu. The factory setting is REC/P.

ALL

: An external equipment is controlled from the

camcorder while it records, pauses, or stops.

REC/P (REC/PAUSE)

: An external equipment is

controlled from the camcorder while it records or

pauses.

OFF

: No control from the camcorder.

REC TRIGGER switch

Sets the function of the REC button on the camcorder or

the VTR button on the lens when an external VTR is

connected to the

(i.LINK) DV OUT connector. Set to

INT ONLY when you need to do cut editing or making a

copy of a tape using the

(i.LINK) DV OUT connector.

PARALLEL

: Operates both internal and external VTRs

simultaneously.

INT ONLY

: Operates the internal VTR only. External

VTR operation is performed locally.

EXT ONLY

: Operates the external VTR only. The

TALLY indicator on the camcorder lights up when

the external VTR is in recording mode.

When there is no equipment connected to the

(i.LINK)

DV OUT connector on the camcorder, the setting of the

REC TRIGGER switch does not affect the internal VTR.

Making a backup of the images

being recorded

The audio and image being recorded can be backed up on

an external VTR through i.LINK, at the same time it is

being recorded on the camcorder.

Example of connection

When the scan mode is 24P, video images, audio, or time

code output via the i.LINK connection may not be

continuous (DSR-450WS only).

To record the same material using the

internal VTR of the camcorder and on an

external VTR simultaneously

1

Set the REC TRIGGER switch to PARALLEL.

2

Check the settings of an external VTR and set the

i.LINK CTL to the same settings.

3

Press the REC button.

Recording starts on both the internal VTR of the

camcorder and the external VTR.

If recording on the camcorder and the external VTR starts

at the same time, the recording starting points differ

because of variation due to the external VTR connected.

Also, it is recommended that you use internal mode as the

time code generator mode for an external VTR. If you

synchronize the time code generator of the camcorder

using external mode, the time code may not be continuous.

Note

Note

Note

Note

External VTR

DSR-400/400P/450WS/450WSP

DSR-50/PD170, etc.

i.LINK cable

(DV cable)

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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