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You can see the iris sensitivity trimmer when removing the gum cap on the front of the lens driving unit. Use a miniscrewdriver to turn the trimmer. If you turn it clockwise, the sensitivity increases, and if you turn it counterclockwise, the sensitivity decreases. It is recommended that you confirm the iris sensitivity after replacing the lens. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the lens (or consult the lens maker). The input level value of the audio channel 1 is the value of the AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 control on the side multiplied by the value of the AUDIO LEVEL control on the front. The input level value of the audio channel 2 is the value of the AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 control. When the top bar (0 dB) turns on, the audio level is too high. There is no problem if the second bar from the top turns on. Adjusting the audio level Setting the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches to AUTO automatically adjusts the input levels of the audio signal to be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2. To manually adjust the levels of the audio inputs from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors Proceed as follows to adjust the levels of the audio inputs from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, which are to be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2. These bars turn on. All bars turn on. Normal input level Excessive input level To adjust manually the level of audio channel 1 without using the AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of the camcorder Set F AUDIO VOL to DISABLE on the AUDIO page of the MAINTENANCE menu. The setting of the AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of the camcorder is disabled. Chapter 4 Recording and Playback Setting the time data 3 AUDIO LEVEL AUTO MANUAL AUDIO SELECT 3 2 1 Select the audio channel that you want to record in. For details, see "Selection of the recording audio input" on page 37. 2 Set the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switch(es) corresponding to the audio channel(s) selected in step 1 to MANUAL. 3 With the AUDIO LEVEL control on the side of the camcorder and the AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of the camcorder, adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to -20 dB for a normal input volume. To set the time code The time code setting range is from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29 (DSR-400/450WS) or 23:59:59:24 (DSR400P/450WSP) (hours: minutes: seconds: frames). Note When the scan mode is 24P, see "Setting the CCD scan mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)" on page 107 (DSR450WS only). 2 1 5 PRESET REGEN CLOCK F-RUN SET R-RUN 3 4,6 1 Press the DISP SEL button of the LCD monitor to display the STATUS screen. 57 Recording

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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Chapter 4

Recording and Playback

You can see the iris sensitivity trimmer when removing the

gum cap on the front of the lens driving unit. Use a mini-

screwdriver to turn the trimmer. If you turn it clockwise,

the sensitivity increases, and if you turn it

counterclockwise, the sensitivity decreases.

It is recommended that you confirm the iris sensitivity

after replacing the lens.

For more information, refer to the operating instructions

for the lens (or consult the lens maker).

Adjusting the audio level

Setting the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches to

AUTO automatically adjusts the input levels of the audio

signal to be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2.

To manually adjust the levels of the audio

inputs from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2

connectors

Proceed as follows to adjust the levels of the audio inputs

from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, which are to

be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2.

Select the audio channel that you want to record in.

For details, see “Selection of the recording audio

input” on page 37.

Set the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switch(es)

corresponding to the audio channel(s) selected in step

to MANUAL.

With the AUDIO LEVEL control on the side of the

camcorder and the AUDIO LEVEL control on the

front of the camcorder, adjust so that the audio level

meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume.

The input level value of the audio channel 1 is the

value of the AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 control on the side

multiplied by the value of the AUDIO LEVEL control

on the front.

The input level value of the audio channel 2 is the

value of the AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 control.

When the top bar (0 dB) turns on, the audio level is too

high. There is no problem if the second bar from the

top turns on.

To adjust manually the level of audio channel 1

without using the AUDIO LEVEL control on the

front of the camcorder

Set F AUDIO VOL to DISABLE on the AUDIO page of

the MAINTENANCE menu.

The setting of the AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of

the camcorder is disabled.

Setting the time data

To set the time code

The time code setting range is from 00:00:00:00 to

23:59:59:29 (DSR-400/450WS) or 23:59:59:24 (DSR-

400P/450WSP) (hours: minutes: seconds: frames).

When the scan mode is 24P, see

“Setting the CCD scan

mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)” on page 107

(DSR-

450WS only).

Press the DISP SEL button of the LCD monitor to

display the STATUS screen.

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO LEVEL

Note

These bars turn on.

Normal input level

Excessive input level

All bars turn on.

PRESET

CLOCK

REGEN

F-RUN

R-RUN

SET

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