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Connections for time code synchronization, To synchronize the time code

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synchronize the time code generators of other camcorders/ VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder. Connections for time code synchronization Connect both the reference video signal and the external time code as illustrated below. Example 1: Synchronizing with an external time code To synchronize the time code Chapter 4 Recording and Playback TC IN GENLOCK IN * External time code Reference video signal * Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu, if GENLOCK is set to OFF. Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders and using one of them as the reference camcorder for time code synchronization Notes • In the following configuration, wait until the reference camcorder becomes stable (a state where a normal picture appears on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor), and then connect the other camcorders. • When the scan mode is 24P, see "Setting the CCD scan mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)" on page 107 (DSR450WS only). MONITOR OUT TC OUT TC IN GENLOCK IN * TC OUT MONITOR OUT Reference camcorder GENLOCK IN * TC IN TC OUT MONITOR OUT To another camcorder to be synchronized * Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu, if GENLOCK is set to OFF. PRESET REGEN CLOCK F-RUN SET R-RUN 3 12 4 1 Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET. 2 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN. 3 Press the DISPLAY button of the LCD monitor to display TC on the counter display section. 4 Supply a time code signal and a reference video signal complying with the SMPTE standard and in proper phase relationship, to the TC IN connector and to the GENLOCK IN connector, respectively. This operation synchronizes the internal time code generator with the external time code. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external time code without losing the synchronization. However, there will be noise on the recorded image if you connect or disconnect the time code signal during recording. Notes • When you finish the above procedure, the internal time code is immediately synchronized with the external time code and the counter display will show the value of the external time code. However, wait for a few seconds until the sync generator stabilizes before recording. • If the frequency of the reference video signal is not the same as the frame frequency of the camcorder, the camera cannot be correctly genlocked. In such a case, the internal time code is not correctly synchronized with the external time code. 59 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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Recording

Chapter 4

Recording and Playback

synchronize the time code generators of other camcorders/

VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder.

Connections for time code synchronization

Connect both the reference video signal and the external

time code as illustrated below.

Example 1: Synchronizing with an external time code

Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE

menu, if GENLOCK is set to OFF.

Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders

and using one of them as the reference camcorder for

time code synchronization

•

In the following configuration, wait until the reference

camcorder becomes stable (a state where a normal

picture appears on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor),

and then connect the other camcorders.

•

When the scan mode is 24P, see

“Setting the CCD scan

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

(DSR-

450WS only).

Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE

menu, if GENLOCK is set to OFF.

To synchronize the time code

Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET.

Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN.

Press the DISPLAY button of the LCD monitor to

display TC on the counter display section.

Supply a time code signal and a reference video signal

complying with the SMPTE standard and in proper

phase relationship, to the TC IN connector and to the

GENLOCK IN connector, respectively.

This operation synchronizes the internal time code

generator with the external time code. After about 10

seconds, you can disconnect the external time code

without losing the synchronization. However, there

will be noise on the recorded image if you connect or

disconnect the time code signal during recording.

•

When you finish the above procedure, the internal time

code is immediately synchronized with the external time

code and the counter display will show the value of the

external time code. However, wait for a few seconds

until the sync generator stabilizes before recording.

•

If the frequency of the reference video signal is not the

same as the frame frequency of the camcorder, the

camera cannot be correctly genlocked. In such a case, the

internal time code is not correctly synchronized with the

external time code.

Notes

GENLOCK IN

External time code

TC IN

Reference video signal

Reference camcorder

To another camcorder to be synchronized

MONITOR OUT

TC OUT

MONITOR OUT

TC OUT

MONITOR OUT

TC OUT

GENLOCK IN

TC IN

GENLOCK IN

TC IN

Notes

PRESET

CLOCK

REGEN

F-RUN

R-RUN

SET