Sony HDW F900R Operation Manual - Page 12

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Features

Chapter 1

Overview

camera image and playback image in 1080/23.98PsF and

1080/59.94i format on an NTSC monitor.

•

These optional boards make it possible to output an SDI

signal (corresponding to Embedded Audio).

•

Three down-conversion modes are available: SQEZE,

LETTR BOX and CROP.

Slow shutter mode function

Installing an optional HKDW-905R extension board

enables the camcorder to store up to 64 frames. The slow

shutter function is useful not only for shooting in

extremely dark conditions without noise, but also for

shooting moving objects with a special afterimage effect.

Image inversion function

Installing an optional HKDW-905R extension board,

which has an anti-image inversion function, allows you to

cancel the image inversion phenomena that occurs when a

cine-lens converter is used.

The slow shutter and image inversion functions of the

optional HKDW-905R extension board, cannot be used at

the same time.

Remote control connectors

By connecting an optional RM-B150/B750 or similar

remote control unit, you can control the camera settings of

the camcorder externally.

1-1-2

VTR Features

HDCAM format

•

Use of the HDCAM format allows high performance HD

digital recording and playback while preserving the

same ease of use as conventional camcorder equipment.

•

The same cassette size (S size) as Digital Betacam can be

used to achieve the following long recording times.

For 30 frames (59.94i and 29.97PsF): Approximately 40

minutes

For 25 frames (50i and 25PsF): Approximately 48

minutes

For 24 frames (24PsF and 23.98PsF): Approximately 50

minutes

Time Code operations

• LTC

1)

and VITC

2)

recording and LTC playback are

available.

•

The built-in time code generator can be synchronized

with an external generator.

•

A lithium battery provides the back-up power supply for

the built-in time code generator enabling the camcorder

to hold the time code for approximately 5 years without

supplying the power to the camcorder.

•

The time code can be displayed in the LCD window

screen even when the power is off. The automatic power

shut-off function allows you to set the time to be

displayed from among three patterns.

1) LTC: Longitudinal Time Code

2) VITC: Vertical Interval Time Code

Picture cache recording/interval recording

function

Installing an optional HKDW-703 extension board allows

the camcorder to constantly store a few seconds (up to 8

seconds) of the most current picture and sound data in the

board’s memory. As a result, when you press the VTR

START button, the recording starts with the data stored a

few seconds before. Installing an optional HKDW-703

extension board enables the camcorder to record pictures

intermittently.

Other VTR functions

•

Recording continuity from the very next frame is

ensured.

•

You can automatically rewind and review the last 2

seconds of the recording on the tape for a quick check

immediately after shooting.

•

A four-times-normal speed color search function

provides quick positioning of the tape.

•

With the RE-TAKE function, the camcorder searches for

the most recently recorded cut and records the new cut

over it.

•

With the End-Search function, the camcorder searches

for the point most recently recorded on the tape and

automatically switches to recording pause mode (REC

pause).

•

The camcorder is compatible with the Tele-File

1)

Memory Label system. When you press the RET button

on the lens while recording, the time code valid when

you pressed the button is recorded on an optional MLB-

1M-100 memory label attached to the cassette. This is

very helpful for management of cassette tapes and to

improve the efficiency of tape editing.

1) Tele-File: The Tele-File system is a non-contact data reading/writing

system that allows data about recorded material to be stored on a tape label

with a non-contact IC memory.

1-1-3

Other Features

HD-SDI output connectors

Two HD-SDI (Embedded Audio) output connectors allow

you to monitor camera and playback images without

attaching a camera adaptor.

Note

Section	Page
Table of Contents	4
Setting the Frame Frequency	9
Chapter 1 Overview	11
1-1 Features	11
1-1-1 Camera Features	11
1-1-2 VTR Features	12
1-1-3 Other Features	12
1-2 Example of System Configuration	14
1-3 Precautions	15
1-4 Using the CD-ROM Manual	15
1-4-1 Preparations	15
1-4-2 Reading the CD-ROM Manual	15
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls	17
2-1 Power Supply	17
2-2 Accessory Attachments	18
2-3 Audio Functions	19
2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions	22
2-5 Menu Operating Section	27
2-6 Time Code System	29
2-7 Warnings and Indications	31
2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel	32
2-9 Indicators in the Viewfinder	34
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback	35
3-1 About Cassettes	35
3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette	35
3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure	36
3-2 Recording	37
3-2-1 Basic Procedures	37
3-2-2 Continuous Recording	38
3-2-3 Recording Good Shot Marks	39
3-2-4 Recording a Recording Start Mark	40
3-2-5 Starting a Shoot with a Few Seconds of Pre-Stored Picture Data (Picture Cache Function: with the HKDW-703)	41
3-2-6 Shooting Picture at Intervals (Interval Rec Function: with the HKDW-703)	43
3-2-7 Continuous Recording on Previous Cut	50
3-2-8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning on Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function)	51
3-3 Checking Recording and Playback	51
3-3-1 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording - Recording Review	51
3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor - Playback in Color	52
3-3-3 Checking the Camera Picture on the Viewfinder and/or Color Video Monitor	52
3-4 Recording the Recording Start Time Code onto the Memory Label - Tele-File	53
3-4-1 Recording the Recording Start Time Code onto the Memory Label	53
3-4-2 Recording a Tele-File Mark (OK/NG/KP) onto the Memory Label	53
3-4-3 Warning/Error Messages in Memory Label Operation	55
3-4-4 Confirming the Remaining Capacity on the Memory Label	56
3-4-5 Clearing Recorded Data	56
3-5 Freezing a Picture During Playback	57
3-6 Setting the Stand-by off Timer During Rec- Pause	58
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording	59
4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance	59
4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance	59
4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance	60
4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter	62
4-2-1 Shutter Modes	62
4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed	63
4-3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment	66
4-4 Adjusting the Audio Level	68
4-4-1 Manually Adjusting the Audio Input Level of the AUDIO IN CH-1/ CH-2 Connectors	68
4-4-2 Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the Front Microphone	69
4-4-3 Input Level of Audio Channels CH-3 and CH-4	70
4-5 Setting the Time Data	72
4-5-1 Setting the Time Code	72
4-5-2 Saving the Actual Time in the Time Code	72
4-5-3 Setting the User Bits	73
4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code	73
Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings	75
5-1 Menu Organization and Operation	75
5-1-1 Menu Organization	75
5-1-2 Basic Menu Operations	76
5-1-3 Editing the USER Menu	78
5-1-4 Adding Functions to be Assigned to Assignable Switches	80
5-2 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen	82
5-2-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen	82
5-2-2 Selecting Display Items	84
5-2-3 Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation/Adjustment Progress Messages	85
5-2-4 Selecting the Items for Which the ‘!’ LED is to Light	85
5-2-5 Setting Marker Display	87
5-2-6 Setting the Viewfinder	88
5-2-7 Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars	88
5-2-8 Setting the Shot ID	89
5-2-9 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows	91
5-2-10 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal in the Viewfinder	92
5-3 Adjustments and Settings from Menus	93
5-3-1 Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions	93
5-3-2 Selecting Output Signals	94
5-3-3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually	95
5-3-4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting	95
5-3-5 Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches	96
5-3-6 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock	98
5-3-7 Selecting a Lens File	99
5-3-8 Using UMID Data	100
5-3-9 Using the Hyper Gamma	102
5-3-10 Using the USER Gamma	103
5-4 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings	104
Chapter 6 Saving and Loading User Setting Data	106
6-1 Saving and Loading User Files	106
6-1-1 Handling the “Memory Stick”	106
6-1-2 Saving USER Menu Data (User File) to the “Memory Stick”	107
6-1-3 Loading Saved Data from a “Memory Stick”	109
6-2 Saving and Loading Scene Files	110
6-2-1 Saving a Scene File	110
6-2-2 Loading a Scene File	112
6-2-3 Resetting the Camcorder Settings to the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File	113
6-3 Jumping to a File- Related Menu Page When Inserting a “Memory Stick”	114
Chapter 7 Setting Up the Camcorder	116
7-1 Power Supply	116
7-1-1 Using a Battery Pack	116
7-1-2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to an Exhausted Battery	116
7-1-3 Using an AC Adaptor	117
7-1-4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System	117
7-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder	117
7-2-1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position	117
7-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen	118
7-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder	118
7-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece	119
7-3 Mounting the Lens	120
7-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length	120
7-5 Audio Input System	121
7-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone	121
7-5-2 Using an External Microphone	122
7-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)	123
7-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment	124
7-6 Tripod Mounting	125
7-7 Attaching/Detaching the Shoulder Strap	126
7-8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position	126
7-9 Attaching the Rain Cover (Not Supplied)	127
7-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit	127
Chapter 8 Maintenance	130
8-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting	130
8-1-1 Preparations for Testing	130
8-1-2 Testing the Camera	130
8-1-3 Testing the VTR	132
8-2 Maintenance	134
8-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads	134
8-2-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder	134
8-3 Operation Warnings	135
Appendixes	137
Specifications	137
General	137
Video Camera Section	137
VTR Section	138
Recommended Additional Equipment	138
Menu List	140
OPERATION Menu	140
PAINT Menu	147
MAINTENANCE Menu	152
FILE Menu	161
DIAGNOSIS Menu	164
About a “Memory Stick”	165

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