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Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings ASSIGN SW window ASSIGN SW window TURBO SW window Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 1 (push-type) switch and the TURBO GAIN button Function Description OFF Disables the switch. F. MIC MONO/ STEREO Assigns the monaural/stereo switch function when a stereo microphone is connected to the MIC IN connector. PICTURE CACHE ON/OFF 1) Assigns the Picture Cache mode ON/ OFF function. TEST OUT Assigns the function for switching CHARACTER whether or not text is superimposed on the video signal to be output from the TEST OUT connector. MARKER RE-TAKE ATW Assigns the ON/OFF function for displaying all markers. Assign the RE-TAKE function that allows the camcorder to search for the cut most recently recorded and records the new cut over it. Assigns the ON/OFF function of autotracing white balance. RETURN VIDEO Assigns the ON/OFF function for displaying the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder.2) LENS RET Assigns the same function as that of the RET button on the lens. REC SWITCH Assigns the VTR S/S (start/stop) function. Function TURBO SWITCH TELE-FILE MARK ZEBRA 5600K UA01 to UA10 3) Description Assigns the TURBO GAIN function. Assigns the function to the Tele-File mark recording button. Assigns the zebra pattern display function. Applies an electrical 5600K filter. Assigns the items assigned on the ASSIGN EDIT page.4) 1) The assigned function is effective only when an optional HKDW-703 is installed. 2) Even if the RETURN VIDEO item is set to "OFF" on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu, you can use this switch to display the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder. 3) This does not appear if nothing is assigned in the ASSIGN EDIT menu. 4) To assign the items to the ASSIGN EDIT menu, use the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu. Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 2 (slide-type) switch Function Content OFF Disables the switch. F. MIC MONO/ STEREO Assigns the monaural/stereo switch function when a stereo microphone is connected to the MIC IN connector. PICTURE CACHE ON/OFF 1) Assigns the Picture Cache mode ON/ OFF function. TEST OUT Assigns the function for switching CHARACTER whether or not the characters are mixed with the video signal to be output from the TEST OUT connector. MARKER Assigns the ON/OFF function for displaying all markers. ZEBRA Assigns the zebra pattern display function. UA01 to UA10 2) Assigns the items assigned in the ASSIGN EDIT page. 1) The assigned function is effective only when an optional HKDW-703 is installed. 2) This does not appear if nothing is assigned in the ASSIGN EDIT page. Note For functions that are assigned to the ASSIGN 2 (slide-type) switch, you cannot change those settings using other menus. The function assigned to the ASSIGN 2 switch takes precedence over the menu setting. 4 Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to the item you want to assign to the assignable switch, then push the MENU knob. The setting is executed and the FUNCTION 1 page appears again. 97 Adjustments and Settings from Menus

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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Adjustments and Settings from Menus

Chapter 5

Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

ASSIGN SW <1> window

ASSIGN SW <2> window

TURBO SW window

Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 1 (push-type)

switch and the TURBO GAIN button

1) The assigned function is effective only when an optional HKDW-703

is installed.

2) Even if the RETURN VIDEO item is set to “OFF” on the GENLOCK

page of the MAINTENANCE menu, you can use this switch to

display the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder.

3) This does not appear if nothing is assigned in the ASSIGN EDIT

menu.

4) To assign the items to the ASSIGN EDIT menu, use the USER

MENU CUSTOMIZE menu.

1) The assigned function is effective only when an optional HKDW-703

is installed.

2) This does not appear if nothing is assigned in the ASSIGN EDIT

page.

For functions that are assigned to the ASSIGN 2

(slide-type) switch, you cannot change those settings

using other menus. The function assigned to the

ASSIGN 2 switch takes precedence over the menu

setting.

Turn the MENU knob to move the

mark to the item

you want to assign to the assignable switch, then push

the MENU knob.

The setting is executed and the FUNCTION 1 page

appears again.

Function

Description

OFF

Disables the switch.

F. MIC

MONO/

STEREO

Assigns the monaural/stereo switch

function when a stereo microphone is

connected to the MIC IN connector.

PICTURE

CACHE

ON/OFF

Assigns the Picture Cache mode ON/

OFF function.

TEST OUT

CHARACTER

Assigns the function for switching

whether or not text is superimposed on

the video signal to be output from the

TEST OUT connector.

MARKER

Assigns the ON/OFF function for

displaying all markers.

RE-TAKE

Assign the RE-TAKE function that

allows the camcorder to search for the

cut most recently recorded and records

the new cut over it.

ATW

Assigns the ON/OFF function of auto-

tracing white balance.

RETURN

VIDEO

Assigns the ON/OFF function for

displaying the image of the return video

signal on the viewfinder.

LENS RET

Assigns the same function as that of

the RET button on the lens.

REC SWITCH

Assigns the VTR S/S (start/stop)

function.

TURBO

SWITCH

Assigns the TURBO GAIN function.

TELE-FILE

MARK

Assigns the function to the Tele-File

mark recording button.

ZEBRA

Assigns the zebra pattern display

function.

5600K

Applies an electrical 5600K filter.

UA01 to

UA10

Assigns the items assigned on the

ASSIGN EDIT page.

Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 2 (slide-type)

switch

Function

Content

OFF

Disables the switch.

F. MIC

MONO/

STEREO

Assigns the monaural/stereo switch

function when a stereo microphone is

connected to the MIC IN connector.

PICTURE

CACHE

ON/OFF

Assigns the Picture Cache mode ON/

OFF function.

TEST OUT

CHARACTER

Assigns the function for switching

whether or not the characters are mixed

with the video signal to be output from

the TEST OUT connector.

MARKER

Assigns the ON/OFF function for

displaying all markers.

ZEBRA

Assigns the zebra pattern display

function.

UA01 to

UA10

Assigns the items assigned in the

ASSIGN EDIT page.

Note

Function

Description