Page 1 DIGITAL CAMCORDER MSW-900/900P [English] OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition (Revised 1)
Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For the customers in U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 3 For the customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards: • EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission) •...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features ..................1-1 1-1-1 Camera Features ............... 1-1 1-1-2 VTR Features ..............1-4 Example of System Configuration .......... 1-6 Precautions ................1-8 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Power Supply ................2-1 Accessory Attachments ............
Page 5 3-2-6 Shooting Pictures at Intervals (Interval Rec Function) (When Using the MSDW-903) ........3-27 3-2-7 Continuous Recording on Previous Cut ......3-44 3-2-8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in the Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function) .. 3-45 3-2-9 Reversing the Picture Orientation (Vertically and Horizontally) ..............
Page 6 Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen ......4-46 4-6-1 Menu Configuration ............4-46 4-6-2 Basic Use of the Menu ..........4-49 4-6-3 Editing the USER Menu ..........4-54 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ......4-64 4-7-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ................
Page 7 4-10 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings ................... 4-137 4-11 Using the Scene Files ............4-139 4-11-1 Storing Data in the Scene File ........4-139 4-11-2 Loading Scene Files ............ 4-149 4-11-3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File ......
Page 8 Chapter 6 Maintenance Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting ........ 6-1 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing ..........6-1 6-1-2 Testing the Camera ............6-2 6-1-3 Testing the VTR .............. 6-6 Maintenance ................6-11 6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads ..........6-11 6-2-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder ..........6-12 Operation Warnings ...............
Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview
Digital Camcorder combines a color video camera, of which the effective picture elements of the 16:9 aspect ratio are 980 (H) x 988 (V) for the MSW-900 and 980 (H) x 1164 (V) for the MSW-900P. The MSW-900/900P uses 2/3-type Power HAD...
Page 10 • The camcorder is provided with a filter disk for adjusting the filter setting to the shooting conditions............................. 1) The data saved in the type of Memory Stick used for the MSW-900/900P is not interchangeable with the data saved in the type of Memory Stick used for other camcorders.
Page 11 • Fine adjustment of the reference value for automatic iris control is provided. • A built-in circuit produces a color bar signal for easy adjustment of the color monitor. An SNG bar signal is also provided for SNG uplink purposes. •...
Page 12: Vtr Features
• The same cassette size (S size) as that of the Digital BETACAM can be used to achieve a long recording time of approximately 60 minutes for the MSW-900 and 71 minutes for the MSW-900P. • No playback adaptor is needed to see a color playback image on the monitor screen.
Page 13 • A lithium battery is the back-up power supply for the built-in time code generator enabling the time code to be held for approximately 5 years without being charged (with the camcorder power supply). • Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens ensures recording continuity from the very next frame.
Page 14: Example Of System Configuration
1-2 Example of System Configuration The diagram below shows a typical configuration of the camcorder for ENG and EFP. For more information about the fittings, connections, or use of additional equipment and accessories, see Chapter 5 as well as the operation manuals for the connected equipment.
Page 15 Camera adaptor CA-701 for the input of the audio CA-755/755P Camera adaptor channels 3/4 and the SDI output CCU-550A/700A Camera CA-702/702P for CCZ (26-pin) control unit output/analog composite/SDI input Audio signal source Power source Battery External microphone C-74, etc. AC power BC-L120 supply Battery...
Page 16: Precautions
1-3 Precautions Use and Storage Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped. After use Always turn off the power. Before storing the camcorder for a long period Remove the battery pack. Use and storage locations Store in a level, ventilated place.
Page 17: Chapter 2 Locations And Functions Of Parts And Controls
Furthermore, by attaching an AC-DN2B AC Adaptor, you can operate the camcorder from AC power. 2 DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) To operate the MSW-900/900P using an AC power supply, connect an AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor.
Page 18 3 POWER switch This switch turns the main power supply on and off. 4 LIGHT switch This switch selects the way in which a video light connected to the LIGHT connector is switched on and off. AUTO: The video light is automatically turned on, when starting recording with the VTR starts, since a DC 12V signal is output from the LIGHT connector during recording.
Page 19: Accessory Attachments
2-2 Accessory Attachments Lens cable clamp Accessory attachments 1 Shoulder strap posts Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts. 2 Light shoe Attach an optional accessory such as a video light to this shoe. Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 20 Remove this cap by pushing up on the lens locking lever. For protection from dust, always insert this cap when no lens is mounted. 7 LENS connector (12-pin) Fit the lens cable to this connector. Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you are using. 8 Tripod mount When using the unit on a tripod, attach the tripod adaptor.
Page 21: Audio Functions
2-3 Audio Functions Audio functions (1) 1 Microphone This is a super-cardioid directional microphone with an external power supply (+48 V) system. 2 MIC IN (microphone input) connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female) The supplied microphone connects to this connector. By using an extension cable (not supplied), you can connect a microphone other than the supplied one as long as it is provided with an external power supply system.
Page 22 ADVANCE SHIFT LEVEL CH-3 PRESET F-RUN REGEN AUTO CLOCK R-RUN MANUAL MEMORY STICK AUDIO SELECT OPEN CH-1 CH-2 CH-4 AUDIO IN DATA DISPLAY FRONT U-BIT REAR TIME WIRELESS SHOT Audio functions (2) Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 23 4 LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel 1 and channel 2 recording level) controls These controls adjust the audio levels of channels 1 and 2 when the AUDIO SELECT switches are set to MANUAL. 5 AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel-1 and channel-2 adjustment method select) switches These switches select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2.
Page 24 CH-3/CH-4 switches These switches select the audio input signals to be recorded for audio channels 3 and 4. F (FRONT): The input signal source is the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector. R (REAR): The input signal source is the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors.
Page 25 8 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel 1 and channel 2 input) connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, female) and LINE/MIC/+48 V ON (line input/microphone input/external power supply +48V ON) switches These are audio input connectors for channels 1 and 2 to which you can connect audio equipment or a microphone.
Page 26 Audio functions (3) 0 ALARM volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard. ALARM Minimum Maximum ALARM volume control 2-10 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 27 qa MONITOR volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone volume for sounds other than the alarm sound. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard. qs MONITOR (audio channel select) switch /CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 (audio channel 1/2 / audio channel 3/4 select) switch MONITOR CH-1 CH-3...
Page 28 MONITOR switch This switch selects the audio output to the speaker or earphone. CH-1/2 CH-3/4 MONITOR switch Audio output position position CH-1/2 CH-1 Audio channel 1 Mix sound of channels 1 and 2 CH-2 Audio channel 2 CH-3/4 CH-3 Audio channel 3 Mix sound of channels 3 and 4 CH-4 Audio channel 4...
Page 29 Audio functions (4) qd Built-in speaker During recording, the speaker can be used for monitoring the E-E sound, and during playback for monitoring playback sound. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings. If an earphone is plugged into to the EARPHONE jack, the speaker sound is automatically cut off.
Page 30 qf EARPHONE jacks (minijack) You can monitor the E-E sound during recording and playback sound during playback. Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker, and you hear the alarms about the camcorder’s operation and status through the earphone. The signals output from these jacks are the same.
Page 31: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions
2-4 Shooting and Recording/ Playback Functions Eyecup Shooting and recording/playback functions (1) 1 TALLY indicator Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator. The indicator lights during recording on the VTR. It also provides the same information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder: it comes on during recording and flashes to indicate a problem.
Page 32 2 BRIGHT (brightness) control This control adjusts the picture brightness on the viewfinder screen. It has no effect on the camera output signal. 3 CONTRAST control This control adjusts the picture contrast on the viewfinder screen. It has no effect on the camera output signal. 4 PEAKING control This control adjusts the sharpness of the picture on the viewfinder screen to make focusing easier.
Page 33 6 TALLY switch This switch controls the TALLY indicator, setting its brightness (HIGH or LOW) or turning it off. HIGH: The TALLY indicator gets brighter. OFF: The TALLY indicator does not operate. LOW: The TALLY indicator gets dimmer. 7 Viewfinder The viewfinder lets you to view the camera image in black and white while shooting the picture and also see the playback picture from the VTR.
Page 34 qa Cameraman tally indicator This indicator lights while the camcorder is operating. Slide the window open when you shoot, keeping your eye away from the viewfinder. This indicator flashes when the battery level is running low or the tape is nearing its end. qs Viewfinder stopper Pull up this stopper to detach the viewfinder from the camera.
Page 35 qd qf qg qh qj qk ql w; Shooting and recording/playback functions (2) qd FILTER selector This selector is a dual knob that selects the most appropriate filter to match the light source illuminating the subject. The outer knob selects the color temperature of the CC (Color Conversion) filter, and the inner knob selects the type of ND (Neutral Density) filter.
Page 36 The relationships between the selector settings and filter selections as well as examples of filters for different shooting conditions are given below. FILTER selector (outer) setting and CC filter selection FILTER selector (outer) setting CC filter selection Cross filter 3200K 4300K 6300K a) A type of special effect filter.
Page 37 qf SHUTTER selector Set this selector to ON to use the electronic shutter. Set it to SEL to switch the shutter speed or mode setting within the range that has been previously set from the setup menu. When this selector is adjusted, the new setting will be indicated on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area for about 3 seconds.
Page 38 setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds. For information about setting the gain values, see “4-8-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values” on page 4-97. qk OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast control) selector This selector switches the video signal that is output to the VTR, viewfinder, and video monitor, between the color bar signal and the camera output.
Page 39 ql WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch This switch determines the source of the white balance settings. PRST (preset): Adjusts the color temperature corresponding to the position of the FILTER selector (outer knob). Use the PRST setting when you have no time to adjust the white balance. A or B: When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pushed to WHT, the white balance is automatically adjusted according to the current position of the FILTER selector (outer knob), and the adjusted value is stored in...
Page 40 w; TURBO GAIN button When shooting under extremely poor lighting conditions, slide the cover of this button to the left and press the button once to boost the video gain to the value preset on the GAIN SW page of the USER menu (up to 48 dB).
Page 41 wa VIDEO OUT (video output) connector (BNC type) This connector outputs a composite video signal (standard level, 75-ohm terminated) to the video monitor. If the video monitor is connected here, you can monitor the picture being shot by the camcorder as well as the picture recorded by the VTR.
Page 42 wf GENLOCK IN (genlock input) connector (BNC type) • This connector inputs a reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment. Use the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock H- phase (phase of Horizontal sync signal) and the sub-carrier phase.
Page 43 Opening the cover Press on the tab. Shooting and recording/playback functions (4) wg VTR START button Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The effect is exactly the same as that of the VTR button on the lens. When the REC SWITCH function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 (push type), you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch as the VTR START button.
Page 44 wh VTR SAVE/STBY (VTR power saving/standby) switch This switch controls the VTR power mode during pauses in recording (REC PAUSE). SAVE: Power saving mode. When you press the VTR START button, there is a short delay before recording starts, but power consumption is less than in standby mode, and battery life is extended.
Page 45: Menu Operating Section
2-5 Menu Operating Section CANCEL/PRST ON/SEL ESCAPE STATUS MENU Menu operating section 2-29 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 46 1 Memory Stick compartment MEMORY STICK OPEN button EJECT button Memory Stick Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment by pressing the MEMORY STICK OPEN button. Insert the Memory Stick (not supplied) with the notch facing downward and the label facing toward you into the slot.
Page 47 2 MENU knob Use this knob to change the page selection or a setting within the menu. Push: If you push this knob when the arrow (t) is placed at the page title on the menu, the arrow (t) changes to the question mark (?) and you can change the page.
Page 48 4 MENU ON/OFF (menu display) switch To use this switch, open the cover. This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen. Closing the cover results in automatically setting this switch to OFF. ON: Displays the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen, at the page which was on the screen when the previous menu access ended.
Page 49: Time Code System
2-6 Time Code System Time code functions (1) 1 GENLOCK IN (genlock input) connector (BNC type) • This connector inputs a reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment.
Page 50 • This connector also inputs the external analog composite video signal when the MSDW-904 extension board (not supplied) is installed. You can record the external analog composite video signal input to this connector. For details, see “3-5 Recording Video Signals from External Equipment (When Using the MSDW-904)”...
Page 51 DATA HOLD RESET DISPLAY LIGHT WARNING ADVANCE SHIFT LEVEL CH-3 PRESET F-RUN REGEN AUTO CLOCK R-RUN MANUAL MEMORY STICK AUDIO SELECT OPEN CH-1 CH-2 CH-4 AUDIO IN DATA DISPLAY FRONT U-BIT REAR TIME WIRELESS SHOT Time code functions (2) 2-35 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 52 4 HOLD (display hold) button Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the counter display section. (The time code generator continues normal operation.) Pressing this button again releases the hold. One use of this feature is to determine the exact time of a particular shot. When the HOLD button is activated, the time data is displayed in the following format: See “2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel”...
Page 53 9 PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK(preset/regeneration/clock) switch This switch selects whether to set a new time code or to match the existing time code that had been recorded. PRESET: Starts recording time code values on the tape from the newly set value. REGEN: Reads the existing time code on the tape and sets the time code starting value accordingly.
Page 54 qa DATA DISPLAY switch U-BIT: Display the user bit value. SHOT-TIME: Display the date and time from the shot data. SHOT-NO: Display the shot number from the shot data. 2-38 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 55: Warnings And Indications
2-7 Warnings and Indications The camcorder supplies you visual information and warnings by means of its indicators without you having to use the speaker, earphone or viewfinder. Warning and indication functions 2-39 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 56 1 TALLY indicator Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator. The indicator lights during recording on the VTR. It also provides the same information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder; it lights up during recording and flashes to indicate a problem. The brightness of this indicator when it is lit can be controlled by the TALLY switch.
Page 57 6 LIGHT switch This switch controls the display panel light. ON: Turns the panel light on. OFF: Turns the panel light off. 7 WARNING indicator This indicator lights up or flashes when there is a fault in the VTR. See “6-3 Operation Warnings” on page 6-14 for more information about the relationships between the operation of the indicator and the meanings of the indications.
Page 58: Warnings And Indications On The Display Panel
2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel Tape status, battery status, and level indicators Audio channel level meter: When the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch is set to CH-1/2, the audio channel level 1 is displayed. When the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch is set to CH-3/4, the audio channel level 3 is displayed.
Page 59 VTR operation status and status indicators Lights during playback. OVER EMPH OVER PB VITC NDF EXT-LK HOLD TAPE BATT SERVO HUMID SLACK PEAK dB Warning indicators RF: Lights if the recording heads are clogged. SERVO: Lights if the servo motor fails. HUMID: Lights if condensation is on the drum.
Page 60: Time Code Displays
Time code displays Lights in playback mode. Lights when VITC is selected for the time code. Lights in non-drop frame mode. (MSW-900 only) Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with an external time code. Lights when the time code generator is on hold.
Page 61 Relationships between the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch settings and the time counter displays Except during setting of the time code, the time counter display is determined by the position of the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch. For details of setting the time code menu operation, see “4-5-1 Setting the Time Code”...
Page 62: Indicators On The Viewfinder
2-9 Indicators on the Viewfinder TALLY/REC BATT Viewfinder screen SAVE Indicators on the Viewfinder 1 TALLY indicator This indicator lights when the camcorder is in Loop Rec mode. Also, this indicator lights when the green tally signal is sent from the camera control unit.
Page 63 3 BATT (battery) indicator This indicator starts flashing when the battery connected to the camcorder has fallen, and stays lit when the battery is exhausted. The level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set on the BATTERY page of the MAINTENANCE menu. For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual.
Page 64: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback
3-1 About Cassettes This section describes the procedure for loading and unloading a cassette. See “Specifications VTR Section ”(page A-4) for information about the cassettes you can use in the camcorder. 3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette Loading a cassette Turn on the POWER switch.
Page 65 Press the EJECT button. The cassette lid will open. Cassette lid Check that there is no slack in the tape. Then slide in the cassette until it clicks into position and close the cassette lid completely by pressing near the engraved “PUSH”. Insert the cassette.
Page 66: Unloading A Cassette
Notes • To insert the tape correctly, make sure to stand the grip of the camcorder. • When inserting the tape, be careful that you don’t hit the tape against the tape holder. Checking the tape for slack Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown below.
Page 67 Unloading a cassette manually If the battery voltage drops below about 10.5 V, take out the cassette manually as illustrated below. Cassette lid 1 Turn the power off. 2 Open this rubber cover. 3 Pushing on the screw inside with a screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise until the cassette lid opens.
Page 68: Preventing Accidental Erasure
3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure The following procedure prevents cassettes from being recorded inadvertently. Push the plug in. To reuse the cassette, return the plug to its original position. Preventing accidental erasure Chapter 3 Recording and Playback...
Page 69: Recording
3-2 Recording 3-2-1 Basic Procedure This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and recording. Before a shooting session, ensure that the camcorder is functioning properly. For more information, see “6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting” on page 6-1. Turning on the camcorder and loading a cassette Follow the procedure below.
Page 70 Set the POWER switch to ON. Check that the HUMID indicator does not appear and that the BATT indicator shows at least five segments. • If HUMID indicator appears, wait until it disappears. Note After turning off the power, check whether the drum is dry (even if the HUMID indicator is off) when the turning on the power again.
Page 71 Basic procedure for shooting: from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording After turning on the power and loading a cassette, set the switches and selectors as shown below and begin operation. DISPLAY: ON AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2: AUTO Iris: Automatic...
Page 72 Shooting Follow the procedure below. Basic procedure for shooting: from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the black balance. For detailed information on how to adjust the black balance, see “4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance”...
Page 73 Select the CC filter and ND filter to match the lighting conditions, and adjust the white balance. When the black balance and white balance settings are already in memory: Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B. When the white balance setting is not in memory and you do not have enough time to adjust the white balance: Set the WHITE BAL switch to the PRST position.
Page 74 To stop recording, press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens again. The REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off. Cassette control buttons During recording, the cassette control buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY, STOP) have no effect. 3-11 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback...
Page 75: Continuous Recording
3-2-2 Continuous Recording If the camcorder is in the recording pause mode, simply pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens continues recording at exactly the next frame. In other cases, you first need to position the tape at an appropriate point. When the camcorder is in the recording pause mode Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens positions the tape at the appropriate point automatically.
Page 76 If you turn off the power during a recording pause Continuous recording after turning off the power during a recording pause Turn on the power again. Press the RET button on the lens. If the video signal is input to the GENLOCK IN connector, make sure that RETURN VIDEO is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Page 77 Continuous recording in other cases After rewinding or fast forward, after removing the cassette, or on a tape that has been partially recorded, you can obtain a continuous recording by following the procedure below. The End Search function also allows you to continue recording on the partially recorded tape.
Page 78: Recording Good Shot Markers
3-2-3 Recording Good Shot Markers Good shot markers 1 and 2 are recorded to tape when the RET button on the lens is pressed during recording. Recording shot markers 1 and 2 for scenes containing important images and sounds enables quick access to the marked points. This increases editing efficiency.
Page 79 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to MAINTENANCE. Push the MENU knob. When the MAINTENANCE menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears. Or if you have used the MAINTENANCE menu already, the page that was on the screen when the last FILE menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
Page 80 Push the MENU knob. The t mark to the left of LTC UB-MARKER changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired setting appears.
Page 81 Set the marker(s) to be recorded to ON. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the marker to be set. 2 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counter clockwise until the desired setting appears. To record the marker on the tape, select ON. To not record the marker, select OFF.
Page 82: Recording A Recording Start Marker
3-2-4 Recording a Recording Start Marker You can record a recording start marker at the beginning of recording. Using recording start markers enables quick access to the marked points, for efficient editing. For detailed information on recording start marker operations, refer to the manual supplied with your VTR.
Page 83 The following table shows the approximate number of seconds worth of picture data (counting back from the time you begin recording) that will be recorded from memory. However, when changing from SAVE to STBY, or under the special situations explained in the notes on this page, the actual amount of data recorded may be shorter.
Page 84 To set the Loop Rec mode Follow the procedure below to turn Loop Rec mode on. MENU ON/OFF switch MENU knob Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the viewfinder screen when the last menu operation ended will appear again.
Page 85 The DF/NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for the MSW-900. Push the MENU knob. The t mark appears at the left of the currently selected item and the z mark appears at the left of the setting.
Page 86 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to the z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. 0 2 F U N C T I O N 1 A S S I G N S W <...
Page 87 Push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to the t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to the z mark. In this case, you can select another item. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to LOOP REC TIME.
Page 88 Settings made in Loop Rec mode are maintained until changed. You can turn the Loop Rec mode on and off by pressing the ASSIGN 1/ 2 switch(es) to which the LOOP REC ON/OFF function is assigned. For detailed information on the ASSIGN 1/2 switches, see “4-8-5 Assigning Functions to the ASSIGN 1/2 Switches”...
Page 89 memory. Thus, the time the tape stops after the STOP button is pressed becomes shorter than the Loop Rec time. • The time code stops advancing while time data is being set (when the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to SET). For this reason, if you start recording immediately after switching to F-RUN or R-RUN (i.e., to a position other than SET), you may overwrite a portion of the previously recorded time code.
Page 90: Shooting Pictures At Intervals (Interval Rec Function) (When Using The Msdw-903)
3-2-6 Shooting Pictures at Intervals (Interval Rec Function) (When Using the MSDW-903) Inserting the optional MSDW-903 extension board (not supplied) in the camcorder, enables the camcorder to record pictures intermittently. There are two kinds of Interval Rec modes: Auto Interval Rec mode and manual Interval Rec mode.
Page 91 O F F counterclockwise to display the desired page. The DF/NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for the MSW-900. In this manual, the menus of the the MSW-900 are used as examples. (Continued) 3-28 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback...
Page 92 Push the MENU knob. The t mark appears to the left of the currently selected item and the z mark appears to the left of the setting. 02 FUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW <1> ASSIGN SW <2> DF/NDF END SEARCH LOOP/INTVAL REC : Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to LOOP/INTVAL REC.
Page 93 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until A INT appears. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the setting changes in order of OFF y LOOP y A INT y M INT. When A INT appears, the camcorder is in Auto Interval Rec mode. The TALLY indicator (green tally) flashes (one flash/second) while the camcorder is in this mode.
Page 94 Push the MENU knob. The t mark to the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired TAKE TOTAL TIME appears.
Page 95 Push the MENU knob. The t mark to the left of REC TIME changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the question mark. Push the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired time to be recorded on the tape appears.
Page 96 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to PRE-LIGHTING Push the MENU knob. The t mark to the left of PRE-LIGHTING changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the question mark.
Page 97 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the message “AUTO INTERVAL **M**S” indicating Auto Interval Rec mode appears along the bottom of the viewfinder. **M**S indicates the shooting interval. For example, when TAKE TOTAL TIME is set to 1H and REC TIME is set to 30 SEC, the message “AUTO INTERVAL 00M04S”...
Page 98 Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. The camcorder starts recording in Auto Interval Rec mode. After the camcorder stores the 150 frames of picture data (for about five seconds) in memory, and actually records the stored picture data on the tape.
Page 99 Time required for shooting and time required for recording on the tape The Auto Interval Rec mode is effective for shooting objects that move very slowly. You do, however, need to set the total time for shooting (TAKE TOTAL TIME) and the time for recording on the tape (REC TIME).
Page 100 Notes on Auto Interval Rec mode Take note of the following points. • Time code In Auto Interval Rec mode, the internal time code generator runs in R- RUN mode regardless of how the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set. The real time of the shooting is saved in the user bits. When you need to set the internal clock, use the TIME DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu.
Page 101 • When the camcorder power is switched off during automatic interval recording • When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the camcorder will switch off by itself after the tape has run for a few seconds to record the picture data stored in the memory.
Page 102 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until M INT appears. 02 FUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW <1> ASSIGN SW <2> DF/NDF END SEARCH LOOP/INTVAL REC :?M INT NUMBER OF FRAME : If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the setting changes in order of OFF y LOOP y A INT y M INT.
Page 103 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to NUMBER OF FRAME. 02 FUNCTION1 ASSIGN SW <1> ASSIGN SW <2> DF/NDF END SEARCH LOOP/INTVAL REC : M INT NUMBER OF FRAME : Push the MENU knob. The t mark to the left of NUMBER OF FRAME changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark.
Page 104 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the message “MANU INTERVAL *FRAME” indicating Manual Interval Rec mode appears along the bottom of the viewfinder. *FRAME indicates the number of frames set in step 6. The display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder.
Page 105 Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. The camcorder starts recording in manual Interval Rec mode. Each time you press the VTR START button or VTR button, the camcorder stores the picture data of the set number of frames. The camcorder stores the 150 frames of picture data (for about 5 seconds) in memory, and actually records the stored picture data on the tape.
Page 106 • Cassette control buttons While recording in manual Interval Rec mode (the green tally flashes (2 flashes/second)), you cannot use cassette control buttons (REW, F FWD, PLAY and STOP). Note that the camcorder stops the manual interval recording if you press the EJECT button while manual interval recording.
Page 107: Continuous Recording On Previous Cut
3-2-7 Continuous Recording on Previous Cut By assigning the RE-TAKE function to the ASSIGN 1 switch, you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch to position the tape at the most recent cut, clear it and record the new cut. For detailed information, see “4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches”...
Page 108: Searching For The Last Recorded Portion And Turning In The Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function)
3-2-8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in the Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function) The End Search Function allows the camcorder to search for the end of the recording on the tape after the recorded portion is rewound and played back.
Page 109: Reversing The Picture Orientation (Vertically And Horizontally)
The UC/J SELECT item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for the MSW- 900. In this manual, the menus of the the MSW-900 are used as examples. Item Contents REVERSE IMAGE To reverse the orientation of the image and record the reversed image as a normal image, set this item to ON.
Page 110 Turn the MENU knob until the desired mode appears. Push the MENU knob. The z mark to the left of the REVERSE IMAGE changes to the t mark and the ? mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark. If you select ON, go to the next step if you want to adjust the horizontal position.
Page 111: Checking The Recording - Playback
3-3 Checking the Recording — Playback By pressing the PLAY button, you can review any length of recording in the viewfinder in black and white. There are two other ways to review the recording. • Recording review: You can view the last 2 seconds of the recording in the viewfinder in black and white.
Page 112: Checking The Recording On The Color Video Monitor
By pressing the PLAY button, you can view the recorded picture. When the MSDW-902 extension board (not supplied) is installed, you can connect the monitor with the SDI input connector. MSW-900/900P Color video monitor VIDEO IN connector SDI IN...
Page 113: Recording The Recording Start Time Code Onto The Memory Label - Tele-File
3-4 Recording the Recording Start Time Code onto the Memory Label - Tele-File The VTR section is compatible with the Tele-File memory label system. This system allows you to record the recording start time code, model name, serial No. and TAPE format onto the MLB-1M-100 memory label (not supplied).
Page 114 Press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens. At the instant the recording starts, the time code of the recording start is recorded on the memory label. To confirm the remaining capacity on the memory label Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob .
Page 115 When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move t mark to TELE FILE, then push the MENU knob. When any page of the FILE menu is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the TELE FILE page appears, then push the MENU knob.
Page 116 Warnings on the viewfinder screen when the remaining capacity is 0 % In the following cases, the message “TELE FILE MEMORY FULL” is displayed at the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder. • When loading the cassette onto which the memory label whose memory capacity is 0 % is attached.
Page 117 Turn the MENU knob to move t mark to TELE FILE CLEAR, then push the MENU knob. S10 TELE FILE CLEAR DATA OK? YES NO TELE FILE CLEAR : EXEC SIZE 1KBYTE REMAIN : 100% STATUS : STANDBY The message “CLEAR DATA OK? YES NO” appears. In this case, the t mark is displayed on the front of “NO”...
Page 118: Recording Video Signals From External Equipment (When Using The Msdw-904)
3-5 Recording Video Signals from External Equipment (When Using the MSDW-904) Inserting the optional MSDW-904 extension board (not supplied) in the camcorder enables the camcorder to record analog composite video signals from external equipment connected to the GENLOCK IN connector. Selecting the signals to be recorded You can select which signals you will record, pictures being shot by the camcorder or video signals from the external equipment connected to...
Page 119 Follow the procedure below to select the signals. MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob . The TOP menu appears. < T O P M E N U > U S E R U S E R M E N U C U S T O M I Z E A L L O P E R A T I O N...
Page 120 Push the MENU knob. When the OPERATION menu is used for the first time, the CONTENTS page of the OPERATION menu appears. Or if you have used the OPERATION menu already, the page that was on the screen when the last OPERATION menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
Page 121 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to REC VIDEO SOURCE, then push the MENU knob. The t mark to the left of REC VIDEO SOURCE changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. Item Contents Records the pictures being shot by the camcorder.
Page 122 Push the MENU knob. The z mark to the left of the selected item changes to the t mark and the ? mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark. To end menu operations, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen, and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen.
Page 123 Selecting the delay mode of the vertical synchronizing (V sync) signal of the output video signal In EXT mode, the video signal output from the TEST OUT connector or the VIDEO OUT connector is output with a delay of 8 horizontal lines against the external input signal, because the input signals, including the V sync signal, undergo digital processing internally.
Page 124 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to EE OUTPUT DELAY, then push the MENU knob. The t mark to the left of EE OUTPUT DELAY changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. Item Contents SYNC...
Page 125 b) Even though the pictures are displayed at lower position on the monitor, the video signals are correctly recorded on the tape. Turn the MENU knob until the desired delay mode appears. Push the MENU knob. The z mark to the left of the selected item changes to the t mark and the ? mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark.
Page 126 Removing the setup signal from the external video signals (MSW-900 only) When the UC/J SELECT item is set to UC on the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu, the SETUP REMOVE item appears on the EXT VIDEO IN page of the USER menu.
Page 127: Adjusting The Black Balance And The White Balance
4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance To always obtain excellent image quality when using this camcorder, conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted. Black balance adjustment The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases. •...
Page 128: Adjusting The Black Balance
4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance In automatic black balance mode, adjustments are performed in the following order: clamp level, black set, and black balance. Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu. For detailed information on the manual black balance adjustment, refer to the Maintenance Manual.
Page 129 During adjustment, the following message is displayed on the viewfinder screen. The messages change in the following sequence : - BLACK SET- → -BLACK BAL- B L A C K : O P - B L A C K S E T - The black balance adjustment ends in a few seconds with the message “BLACK:OK”...
Page 130 If automatic black balance adjustment cannot be made If the black balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error message will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3). Possible messages are listed below. Black balance adjustment error messages Error message Meaning...
Page 131 If the error message “: STORED DATA : NG” flashes on the viewfinder screen when the camcorder is turned on, the black balance memory content has been lost. Adjust the black balance again. Contact your Sony representative if this message continues to appear even after the black balance has been adjusted again.
Page 132: Adjusting The White Balance
4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance Follow the procedure below to automatically adjust the white balance. Adjust the switches as shown in the figure below. FILTER selector GAIN switch: OUTPUT/DCC switch: Set as low as possible. WHITE BAL switch: A or B a) When WHITE SWITCH ...
Page 133 Adjust the FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions. FILTER knob ND filter FILTER knob CC filter (inner) setting (outer) setting Clear Cross filter 1/4 ND 3200K 1/16 ND 4300K 1/64 ND 6300K If the setting of the FILTER selector is changed, a message reporting the setting appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen (in display mode 3).
Page 134 Adjust the lens iris. If the lens is manually adjusted, adjust it as appropriate. If the lens has an automatic iris, set the automatic/manual switch on the lens to automatic. Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHT and release the switch. AUTO W/B BAL switch The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is executed.
Page 135 The white balance adjustment ends in a second with the message “WHITE : OK”, and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in the memory (A or B) that was selected in step 1. W H I T E : O K Approximate color temperature of the object Note...
Page 136 If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error message will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3). Possible messages are listed below. White balance adjustment error messages Error message Meaning...
Page 137 Adjust the black balance and the white balance again. Contact your Sony representative if this message continues to appear even after the black balance and the white balance have been adjusted again.
Page 138: Setting The Electronic Shutter
1/2000 (sec.) MSW-900P: 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (sec.) ECS (Extended MSW-900: 60.1 to 7000 Hz For obtaining images with no horizontal bands of noise Clear Scan) MSW-900P: 50.2 to 9000 when shooting subjects such as monitor screens.
Page 139: Selecting The Shutter Mode And Speed
60 Hz (with the MSW-900) or 50 Hz (with the MSW-900P). However, if the power frequency is 50 Hz (with the MSW-900) or 60 Hz (with the MSW-900P), setting the shutter speed to 1/100 or 1/60 can reduce this flicker.
Page 140 Setting the shutter mode and standard-mode shutter speed Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained even when the camcorder power is turned off. Follow the procedure described in “4-7-2 Selecting the Display Items” (page 4-69) to set to VF DISPLAY MODE to 2 or 3 from the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu.
Page 141 The current shutter setting appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen. E.g.: SS : 1/250 or : ECS : 60.0 Hz Before the message from step 2 disappears, push the SHUTTER selector to SEL again and repeat until the desired mode or speed appears.
Page 142 Setting the shutter speed in ECS mode Follow the procedure below. Set the shutter speed mode to ECS. ECS:60.0Hz ECS (Extended clear scan) page (factory settings) Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera to increase the value, or clockwise to decrease the value, until the desired frequency appears.
Page 143 The frequency range can be changed between 60.1 and 7000 Hz (MSW-900) or between 50.2 and 9000 Hz (MSW-900P). When the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is connected You can set the shutter speed of ECS with the rotary encoder of the RM-B150.
Page 144 The TOP menu appears. < T O P M E N U > U S E R U S E R M E N U C U S T O M I Z E A L L O P E R A T I O N P A I N T M A I N T E N A N C E F I L E...
Page 145 The SHT ENABLE page appears, and the current settings are displayed on the page. 17 SHT ENABLE SHUTTER ECS This menu is for the SHUTTER 1/100 MSW-900. For the SHUTTER 1/125 SHUTTER 1/250 MSW-900P, SHUTTER SHUTTER 1/500 1/60 is displayed...
Page 146: Changing The Reference Value For Automatic Iris Adjustment
4-3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to enable the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent white crush from the subject on which a spot light is turned. The reference value for the lens iris can be set within the following range with respect to the standard value.
Page 147 The AUTO IRIS page appears. 09 AUTO IRIS IRIS OVERRIDE IRIS SPEED CLIP HIGH LIGHT : IRIS WINDOW IRIS WINDOW IRIS VAR WIDTH IRIS VAR HEIGHT : IRIS VAR H POS IRIS VAR V POS Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to IRIS OVERRIDE, then push the MENU knob.
Page 148 Turn the MENU knob to change the reference value. Note Be sure to confirm that the shutter speed is set to any mode other than ECS. The changed reference value is retained until the power of the camcorder is turned off. Even if the reference value is changed, it reverts to the standard value every time the power is turned on.
Page 149 F5 . 6 Opening the lens iris Iris opened by 1 stop (two bars) F5 . 6 Iris opened by 0.5 stop (one bar) Closing the lens iris Iris closed by 1 stop (two bars) F5 . 6 Iris closed by 0.5 stop (one bar) Opening or closing the lens iris When the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is connected...
Page 150 Selecting the automatic iris window Follow the procedure of steps 1 and 2 described in “Changing the reference value” on page 4-20 to display the AUTO IRIS page. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to IRIS WINDOW IND, then push the MENU knob.
Page 151 Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears, then push the MENU knob. The shaded parts in the illustrations indicate the area where light detection occurs. Auto iris window The z mark to the left of the selected item changes to the t mark and the ? mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark.
Page 152 To reduce the influence to the auto iris due to shooting a high luminance subject When shooting a high luminance subject, the auto iris closes too much and a white crush may occur on the image. In such a case, you can reduce the influence to the auto iris by setting CLIP HIGH LIGHT to ON on the AUTO IRIS page of the USER menu.
Page 153: Adjusting The Audio Level
4-4 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 channel CH-1 or CH-2 . You can also adjust the audio level manually. For the audio level of the signal to be recorded in audio channel CH-3 or CH-4 Only automatic adjustment of the audio level is available.
Page 154 LEVEL CH-3 AUTO MANUAL AUDIO SELECT CH-1 CH-2 CH-4 AUDIO IN FRONT REAR WIRELESS MIC LEVEL control Manual adjustment of the audio levels of AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 Set the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switch which corresponds to the channels to be adjusted among input signals connected to AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors to REAR.
Page 155 Adjust the LEVEL controls corresponding to the channel selected in step 1 so that at the maximum sound level, the level meter indicates -20 dB. The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally, but do not allow the top bar to go on. If it goes on, the audio level is too high.
Page 156 Note When you select that the MIC LEVEL control is linked with the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) control(s), if the MIC LEVEL control is turned fully counterclockwise to 0, the audio signal input to AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors cannot be recorded. Before adjusting the audio level using the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls, confirm the setting of the MIC LEVEL control.
Page 157 LEVEL CH-3 AUTO MANUAL AUDIO SELECT CH-1 CH-2 CH-4 AUDIO IN FRONT REAR WIRELESS Microphone audio level manual adjustment (1) Set either or both AUDIO IN switch(es) to FRONT as follows: • When using the front microphone input for both channels 1 and 2: Set both AUDIO IN switches to FRONT.
Page 158 Rotate the MIC LEVEL knob to adjust the audio level so that at the maximum sound level, the level meter indicates -20 dB. • The 9 bars from the bottom among 17 bars go on with the normal input volume. •...
Page 159 Input level of audio channels CH-3 and CH-4 The levels of the audio signals recorded in audio channels CH-3 and CH- 4 are automatically adjusted. You cannot adjust them manually. You can select the audio signal to be recorded in audio channels CH-3 and CH-4 using the AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4 switches.
Page 160: Setting The Time Data
4-5 Setting the Time Data 4-5-1 Setting the Time Code The time code setting range is from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 : 59 : 29 (hour : minute : second : frame). Follow the procedure below to set the time code. DATA HOLD button HOLD...
Page 161 Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET. Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. Using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons, set the time code. SHIFT: Selects a digit to set. Each time you press the button, the flashing digit moves one column to the right. Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD button moves the flashing digit one to the left.
Page 162: Saving The Real Time In The Time Code
To set the drop frame mode/non-drop frame mode (only for the MSW-900) You can select the drop frame (DF) mode or non-drop frame (NDF) mode on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu or OPERATION menu or on the VTR MODE 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu...
Page 163: Setting The User Bits
4-5-3 Setting the User Bits By setting the user bits (up to 8 hexadecimal digits), you can record user information such as the date, time, or scene number on the time code track. Follow the procedure below to set the user bits. DATA HOLD button HOLD...
Page 164 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. Set the DATA DISPLAY switch to U-BIT. Set the user bits by using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons. SHIFT: Selects a digit to set. Each time you press the button, the flashing digit moves one column to the right. Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD button moves the flashing digit one to the left.
Page 165: Synchronizing The Time Code
4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code You can synchronize the internal time code generator of this camcorder with an external generator for the regeneration of an external time code. You can also synchronize the time code generators of external 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.
Page 166 Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders for time code synchronization TEST OUT TC OUT Reference camcorder TC IN GENLOCK IN TC OUT TEST OUT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT TEST OUT To another camcorder to be synchronized a) Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu, if GENLOCK is set to OFF.
Page 167: Procedure For Time Code Synchronization
Procedure for time code synchronization Follow the procedure below to synchronize the time code. Synchronizing the time code Turn the POWER switch to ON. Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET. Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN. Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. (Continued) 4-41 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording...
Page 168 Supply the time code and reference video signals that comply with the SMPTE time code standard and are in the 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.
Page 169 To release the time code synchronization First disconnect the external time code, then set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN. To change the power supply from the battery pack to an external power supply during time code synchronization To maintain a continuous power supply, connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector before removing the battery pack.
Page 170: Setting The Cassette Numbers And Shot Numbers
4-5-5 Setting the Cassette Numbers and Shot Numbers Follow the procedure below to set a cassette number or shot number. DATA HOLD button HOLD RESET DISPLAY LIGHT WARNING RESET button ADVANCE SHIFT LEVEL CH-3 PRESET F-RUN REGEN AUTO CLOCK R-RUN MANUAL MEMORY STICK AUDIO SELECT...
Page 171 Set the DATA DISPLAY switch to SHOT-NO. A cassette number (left-hand 3 digits) and a shot number (right-hand 3 digits) appear in the display panel. Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. The rightmost digit of the shot number starts flashing. Set the cassette number or shot number (up to 999) by using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons.
Page 172: Menu Display On The Viewfinder Screen
4-6 Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen 4-6-1 Menu Configuration The following shows the configuration of menus that you can use to make various settings and adjustments. Just as with the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE sub menu ALL sub menu USER sub menu, OPERATION sub menu each sub menu is TOP menu...
Page 173: Top Menu
D I A G N O S I S Note The display of the TOP menu is inhibited according to switch settings inside the MSW-900/900P camcorder. Refer to the Maintenance Manual for more information. The TOP menu has the following submenus.
Page 174 • ALL menu: This menu contains all items of the OPERATION menu, PAINT menu, MAINTENANCE menu, FILE menu and DIAGNOSIS menu. • OPERATION menu: This menu contains items for changing settings according to conditions related to the subject when the camcorder is being operated. •...
Page 175: Basic Use Of The Menu
4-6-2 Basic Use of the Menu If the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to ON, the USER menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. This section explains operations on the USER menu. But the operations are the same as those on menus other than the USER menu. Also, if the optional extension boards such as MSDW-902, MSDW-903 and/or MSDW-904 are not equipped with your camcorder, some of items on the USER menu pages are not displayed.
Page 176 Switch the MENU ON/OFF switch from OFF to ON. The USER menu will be displayed. 02 FUNCTION1 This menu is for the ASSIGN SW <1> MSW-900. ASSIGN SW <2> For the MSW-900P, DF/NDF the DF/NDF item is END SEARCH not included.
Page 177 2 Push the MENU knob. The desired page is displayed. Start step 4. Turn the MENU knob until the desired page appears. Push the MENU knob. The t mark appears to the left of the item currently selected on the page.
Page 178 Push the MENU knob. The t mark to the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. 07 GAIN SW GAIN LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH :? 18dB GAIN TURBO...
Page 179 To cancel the setting/to reset the setting to the initial setting You can cancel the setting and reset it to its initial value (one set at the factory, or preset value) by pushing the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST before pushing the MENU knob in step 7.
Page 180: Editing The User Menu
To move to another page Turn the MENU knob to move the t arrow to the page number, then push the MENU knob. Or, when the t mark is placed at a position other than the page number, push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to ESCAPE. The question mark appears in front of the page number.
Page 181 Adding a new page The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to add the new page to the USER menu. On the USER 1 EDIT page, the items are already set at the factory. USER 2 EDIT to USER 5 EDIT pages are blank. You can register up to 10 items, including a blank row, on each page.
Page 182 When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to one of USER 2 EDIT to USER 5 EDIT, then push the MENU knob. When another page is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the desired page of USER 2 EDIT to USER 5 EDIT appears, then push the MENU knob.
Page 183 Add the items. 1 Turn the MENU knob until the page that has the desired items appears, then push the MENU knob. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired item, then push the MENU knob. The USER 2 EDIT page appears again.
Page 184 Replacing items on the page You can replace the items on the page of USER 1 EDIT to USER 5 EDIT pages. Open the page of the USER 1 EDIT to USER 5 EDIT pages on which you want to replace items. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item to be replaced, then push the MENU knob.
Page 185 Inserting a blank row Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the position where you want to insert a blank row, and keep pushing the MENU knob for about 1.5 seconds. A blank row is inserted. ? 02 USER1 EDIT PUSH TO ITEM INSERT MASTER BLACK WHITE ...
Page 186: Adding/Deleting/Replacing Pages
Adding/deleting/replacing pages You can add a new page to the USER menu, delete a page from the USER menu or replace pages, using the EDIT PAGE of the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu. To add a page While holding down the MENU knob, set the MENU ON/OFF switch from the OFF position to the ON position.
Page 187 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to Add New Page, then push the MENU knob. The REMAIN PAGE where you can select the page to be added appears. REMAIN PAGE SELECT PAGE 00.USER 1 01.USER 2 02.USER 3 03.USER 4 04.USER 5 05.TEST OUT...
Page 188 To delete a page Open the EDIT PAGE of the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the page to be deleted. Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST. The message “DELETE PAGE OK?” appears. 0 1 E D I T P A G E D E L E T E P A G E O K ? A d d N e w P a g e...
Page 189 To move a page Open the EDIT PAGE of the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the page that you want to move. The t mark to the left of the selected page changes to the z mark. The message “PUSH TO PAGE INSERT”...
Page 190: Status Display On The Viewfinder Screen
4-7 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating status, a center marker, a safety zone marker, etc. When the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to OFF and the DISPLAY switch is set to ON, the items for which an “ON”...
Page 191 1 Extender EX is displayed when a lens extender is used. 2 Zoom position indicator This indicator indicates the approximate position of the variator of the zoom lens, between wide angle and telephoto. 3 Color temperature This shows the currently selected color temperature. 4 UHF wireless microphone reception level This shows reception level of the wireless microphone when the UHF wireless microphone is attached, using four x which appear at the right...
Page 192 8 Iris setting/auto iris override This indicator indicates the f-stop (iris setting) of the lens. Also, the auto iris override is displayed using two x which appear in the upper and lower parts to the left of the F number respectively. 9 Remaining tape This indicator indicates the remaining tape recording time (in minutes) of the VTR.
Page 193 This indicator indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode. However, if the SHUTTER switch is set to OFF, nothing is displayed. 1/100 (MSW-900) or 1/60 (MSW-900P), 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000: Shutter speed (in seconds) in standard mode. ECS: ECS mode...
Page 194 qh ID number indicator This indicates the ID number selected from ID 1 to ID 4. This indicator is recorded together with the color bars. qj Date and time indicator This shows the date and time of recording. This indicator is recorded together with the color bars.
Page 195: Selecting The Display Items
4-7-2 Selecting the Display Items To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen from the VF DISP 1 and VF DISP 2 pages of the USER menu, turn on or off the indication next to each item. Follow the procedure below to select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Page 196: Display Mode And Setting Change And Adjustment Progress Messages
The VF DISPLAY page appears. The current settings of items appear to the right of each item. 03 VF DISP 1 VF DISP VF DISPLAY MODE : DISP EXTENDER DISP FILTER DISP WHITE DISP GAIN DISP SHUTTER DISP AUDIO DISP TAPE DISP IRIS You can select the following items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen on the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP 2 page.
Page 197 VF DISP 2 page Item Contents DISP ZOOM Zoom position indicator DISP COLOR TEMP Displays the color temperature. DISP VOLT Displays the battery voltage of the DC IN connector. DISP 16:9 ID Displays the 16:9 mode indicator. DISP WRR RF LVL Displays the reception level of the wireless microphone.
Page 198: Adjustment Progress Messages
To end menu operations, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen, and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen (when the viewfinder DISPLAY switch is set to ON or the VF DISP item is set to ON on the VF DISP 1 page).
Page 199 Message Message Display mode display condition setting When the shutter speed : SS : 1/100 (MSW-900) or 1/60 N Y Y and mode setting has been (MSW-900P) (or 1/125, 1/250, changed 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, EVS) When the black or white E.g.
Page 200: Setting The Marker Display
Turn the MENU knob until the desired display mode appears, and push the MENU knob. The z mark to the left of VF DISPLAY MODE changes to the t mark and the ? mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark. To end menu operations, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF.
Page 201 The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. You can select displaying or not-displaying for the following item. Item Contents MARKER Not to display all markers, set to OFF. CENTER To display the center marker, set to ON. SAFETY ZONE To display the safety zone, set to ON.
Page 202 Perform the settings for each item. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push MENU knob. The t mark to the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark.
Page 203: Setting The Viewfinder
4-7-5 Setting the Viewfinder Use the VF SETTING page of the USER menu to select items related to the viewfinder. CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch MENU knob MENU ON/OFF switch Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
Page 204 The VF SETTING page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. 08 VF SETTING ZEBRA ZEBRA SELECT ZEBRA1 DET.LVL ZEBRA1 APT.LVL ZEBRA2 DET.LVL VF DETAIL LEVEL : Item Content ZEBRA Turns the zebra display on or off. ZEBRA SELECT Selects ZEBRA 1, ZEBRA 2 or BOTH.
Page 205 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push MENU knob. The t mark to the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob.
Page 206: Recording Superimposed Shot Data In Color Bars
4-7-6 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in Color Bars In the SHOT DISP page of the USER menu, you can select which shot data is recorded superimposed on the color bars. You can also select which of the shot IDs (1 to 4) set in the SHOT DATA page is recorded superimposed on the picture.
Page 207 The SHOT DISP page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. 11 SHOT DISP SHOT DATE SHOT TIME SHOT MODEL NAME : SHOT SERIAL NO SHOT ID SEL SHOT 16:9 ID Item Content SHOT DATE Selects whether or not the shot data is superimposed (ON or OFF).
Page 208 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push MENU knob. The t mark to the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to record the selected item superimposed on the picture, and push the MENU knob.
Page 209: Setting The Shot Id
4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID In the SHOT ID page of the USER menu, you can set a shot ID of up to 12 alphanumeric characters, spaces, and symbols. When the OUTPUT/DCC switch is set to BARS, DCC OFF, this shot ID is output with the color bar signal.
Page 210 Turn the MENU knob until the SHOT ID page appears, and push the MENU knob. 10 SHOT ID ID-1 : SHOT-IS NAME ID-2 : ID-3 : ID-4 : Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the ID (one of ID-1 to ID-4) you want to set, and push MENU knob.
Page 211 Enter or change the shot ID. When you enter the shot ID first, go to step 2. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the r mark to the character which you want to change, then push the MENU knob. The r mark changes to the ? mark and the character table appears.
Page 212 2 Turn the MENU knob until the r mark moves to the character position that you want to select, then push the MENU knob. Example: To change the “S” to “D” ID-1 Move the r mark to D. SHOT-ID NAME D appears under the ? mark.
Page 213 To enter a space Move the r mark over the INS, then push the MENU knob. The space is entered in the position under the ? mark on the character entry row. When there is a character under the ? mark, the space is entered in that position, and that and subsequent characters move to the right one at a time.
Page 214 To delete a character Move the r mark over DEL, then push the MENU knob. The character under the ? mark is deleted and the subsequent characters move to the left one at a time. To finish deleting the character Move the r mark over RET, then push the MENU knob.
Page 215: Displaying The Status Confirmation Windows
4-7-8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows You can confirm the settings or status of the camcorder on the viewfinder screen by displaying the following windows. • ABNORMAL <!> window • FUNCTION window • AUDIO STATUS window ABNORMAL <!> window ABNORMAL<!> !GAIN 12dB !SHUTTER...
Page 216 This window allows you to confirm the following items related to audio. • ON/OFF of EMPHASIS and setting condition of DF/NDF (only for the MSW-900) • Type of input signal to audio channels CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 • Input level of audio channels CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4...
Page 217 Display/don’t display status confirmation windows You can use the SET STATUS page of the USER menu to set whether or not the status confirmation windows are displayed. To display the status confirmation windows You can use the MENU CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch as the STATUS ON/SEL / OFF switch when the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to OFF (when the cover is closed, OFF is automatically selected).
Page 218 To disable display of the status confirmation windows Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. Turn the MENU knob until the SET STATUS page appears, and push the MENU knob.
Page 219: On The Viewfinder
Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push MENU knob. The t mark to the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to display the selected window, then push the MENU knob.
Page 220 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to MAINTENANCE, then push the MENU knob. When the MAINTENANCE menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears. Or if you used the MAINTENANCE menu already, the page that was on the screen when the last MAINTENANCE menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
Page 221 Perform the following setting. 1 Turn the move MENU knob to move the t mark to GENLOCK, and push the MENU knob. The t mark to the left of GENLOCK changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of GENLOCK setting changes to the ? mark.
Page 222 To see the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder screen Press the RET switch on the lens. The image of the return video signal input to the GENLOCK IN connector is displayed on the viewfinder screen while you are pressing the RETURN switch on the lens. When the RETURN VIDEO function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 switch, you can see the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder screen while you are pressing the ASSIGN 1 switch even if...
Page 223: Adjustments And Settings From Menus
4-8 Adjustments and Settings from Menus The camcorder provides menus for adjustments and settings. 4-8-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values Before using the camcorder, use the GAIN SW page of the USER menu to set the gains corresponding to the L, M, and H positions of the GAIN selector, which switches the gain of the video amplifier.
Page 224 The GAIN SW page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. 07 GAIN SW GAIN LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH 18dB GAIN TURBO 42dB TURBO SW IND Item Content GAIN LOW Sets the gain value corresponding to the L position of the GAIN selector.
Page 225 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push MENU knob. The t mark to the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob.
Page 226: Selecting The Output Signals
4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals The OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu allows you to set whether or not the video signal is output from the VIDEO OUT connector. You can also select the type of video signals from the VIDEO OUT connector (when the MSDW-902 (not supplied) is installed).
Page 227 Item Content REAR BNC OUT SEL Selects the type of the video signal to be output from the VIDEO OUT connector. : Outputs the SDI signal. When SDI is selected, connect the VIDEO OUT connector to the SDI IN connector of the video monitor.
Page 228: Setting The Color Temperature Manually
4-8-3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually You can adjust the value of the white balance manually by setting the color temperature. The WHITE page of the PAINT menu allows you to do this setting. Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder”...
Page 229 Item Content COLOR TEMP <A> Sets the color temperature for the desired value. Adjust the value while looking at the real image because error tends to be bigger for adjustment of high color temperature. COLOR FINE <A> Adjusts the value more precisely when the color temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP is not satisfactory.
Page 230: Specifying An Offset For The Auto White Balance
4-8-4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting By setting an offset for the value of auto white balance, you can make the picture warmer or colder. The OFFSET WHT page of the OPERATION menu allows you to do this setting.
Page 231 Item Content OFFSET WHITE <A> Turns the setting of the offset for channel A ON or OFF. ON: Adds the offset adjusted on this page to the white balance WARM-COOL <A> Sets the offset for the white balance of channel A, using the color temperature. Adjust the value while looking at the real image because error tends to be bigger for adjustment of high color temperature.
Page 232 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push MENU knob. The t mark to the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob.
Page 233: Assigning Functions To Assign 1/2 Switches
4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches You can assign the desired function to ASSIGN 1 and 2 switches. Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears, and push the MENU knob.
Page 234 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to either ASSIGN SW 1 or 2 to which you want to assign the function, and push MENU knob. The ASSIGN <1> or <2> SEL window corresponding to the selected switch appears. ASSIGN <1>...
Page 235 Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 1 (push-type) switch Function Content Disables the switch. LOOP REC ON/OFF Assigns the Loop Rec mode ON or OFF function. TEST OUT CHARACTER Assigns the function to switch whether or not the characters are mixed to the video signal to be output from the TEST OUT connector.
Page 236 c) Even if RETURN VIDEO 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. Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 2 (slide-type) switch Function Content Disables the switch.
Page 237 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push MENU knob. The t mark to the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob.
Page 238: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock
4-8-6 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock You can set or change the date and time of the internal clock. The date and time set are stored in the time code. Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder”...
Page 239 Push the MENU knob. The TIME ADJUST setting window appears. TIME ADJUST HOUR YEAR MONTH Item Contents HOUR Sets the hour value. Sets the minutes value. Sets the seconds value. YEAR Sets the year. MONTH Sets the month. Sets the day. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push MENU knob.
Page 240 Turn the MENU knob to display the desired value, and push the MENU knob. The z mark to the left of the selected item changes to the t mark and the ? mark to the left of the setting changes to the z mark. To continue the remaining settings, repeat steps 3 and 4.
Page 241: Selecting The Lens File
4-8-7 Selecting the Lens File The LENS FILE page of the USER menu allows you to change the lens file according to the lens in use. Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
Page 242: Selecting The Aspect Ratio
Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to LENS FILE SELECT, and push MENU knob. The t mark to the left of the selected item changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. Turn the MENU knob until the lens file No.
Page 243 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder” on page 4- 93 to display the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu. 19 FORMAT 16:9/4:3 SELECT : 16:9 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to 16:9/4:3 SELECT, and push MENU knob.
Page 244 To display “16:9” in color bars By setting the SHOT 16:9 ID on the SHOT DISP page of the USER menu to ON, you can record a 16:9 mode indicator superimposed in color bars. COLOR BAR (SMPTE type) COLOR BAR (EBU type) 16:9 indicator on the color bar display For detailed information, “4-7-6 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in Color Bars”...
Page 245: Setting The Ccd Scan Mode
4-8-9 Setting the CCD Scan Mode Since the camcorder has a CCD that uses an “all pixels read-out method,” a progressive scan mode is also available in addition to the conventional interlace scan mode. You can select either of the following modes using the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu.
Page 246 PsF (progressive scan) mode CCD output Video output signal O: Odd E: Even Progressive scan mode timing chart The video signal of an odd scanning line and that of an even scanning line are output from the CCD at the same time. Then they are sent to the memory and separated into odd-field and even-field scanning lines.
Page 247 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to SCAN MODE, and push the MENU knob. The t mark to the left of SCAN MODE changes to the z mark and the z mark to the left of the setting changes to the ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to display PsF, and push the MENU knob.
Page 248: Memory Stick
4-9 Saving/Loading User Menu Data to/from Memory Stick The camcorder is equipped with a Memory Stick drive, which enables you to save the user file, scene files, lens files, reference files and ALL files. This section explains how to handle the Memory Stick and save/load a user file to/from the Memory Stick.
Page 249 Hold the Memory Stick with the notch facing downward and the arrow facing toward you, and insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick insertion slot until it clicks into place. Then, close the cover. Memory stick Inserting the Memory Stick. Note If it does not fit into the slot properly or if there is some resistance when you insert it, the Memory Stick may be turned around or upside down.
Page 250: Removing The Memory Stick
Removing the Memory Stick Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment. Push the eject button after confirming that the BUSY indicator (access indicator) is not lit. The Memory Stick pops out. EJECT button BUSY indicator MEMORY STICK OPEN button Removing the Memory Stick Note Do not remove the Memory Stick while the BUSY indicator is lit, the...
Page 251 LOCK Write protect switch on the Memory Stick Notes on using and storing the Memory Stick • Avoid touching the connector of the Memory Stick or contacting it with a metal object. • When attaching a label to the Memory Stick, use only the label supplied for the Memory Stick.
Page 252: Saving/Loading User Menu Data To/From
4-9-2 Saving/Loading User Menu Data to/from Memory Stick The section explains the operations to save data to and load it from the Memory Stick. Operations are done from the USER FILE page of the USER menu. You can recreate suitable setup condition rapidly using data in the Memory Stick.
Page 253 If you want to set a file ID for the data to be saved, set the file ID before going to the step 3. For detailed information on setting the file ID, see “Setting the file ID” on page 4-134. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER FILE SAVE, and push MENU knob.
Page 254 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file number appears, and push MENU knob. When P00 page is selected P00 USER SAVE DISPLAY MODE By pushing the MENU knob when the ? mark 001.NEW FILE is placed to the left of 002.NEW FILE 003.NEW FILE P00, the t mark...
Page 255 If no Memory Stick has been inserted, the message “NO MEMORY STICK” will appear. Insert a Memory Stick. When you select the file number where the data has been saved The message “OVERWRITE OK YES NO” appears. In this case, the t mark is placed to the left of NO, and NO blinks.
Page 256: Loading Saved Data From A Memory Stick
If data cannot be saved If one of the following error messages appears when you push the MENU knob in step 5 of the procedure in the previous section (page 4- 128), then the data was not saved. Data save error messages Error message Action Reason...
Page 257 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER FILE LOAD, and push MENU knob. The P00 USER LOAD window appears. ? P 0 0 U S E R L O A D E S C D I S P L A Y M O D E A L L 0 0 1 .
Page 258 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file number to be loaded, and push MENU knob. P00 USER LOAD MEMORY STICK ACCESS DISPLAY MODE 001.USER1 00/08/01 002.USER2 00/08/10 003.NO FILE 004.USER4 00/09/20 005.USER5 00/10/03 The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears and the BUSY indicator is on.
Page 259 Memory Stick. MEMORY STICK Circuit or Memory Stick Recheck, and consult a ERROR (flashing) fault. Sony representative. FILE ERROR The Memory Stick contains Do not try to load data data that cannot be loaded (flashing) saved with another with this camcorder.
Page 260 Setting the File ID When data is saved in a Memory Stick, it is useful to set a file ID for the Memory Stick to identify it. When data is saved to a Memory Stick, a file ID is saved to the Memory Stick together with the data.
Page 261 Follow the procedure of steps 4 and 5 described in “4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID” on page 4-83 to enter the file ID. Note Execute the file ID before saving data in the Memory Stick. Otherwise, the file ID is not saved with the other data. When you finish entering the file ID, turn the MENU knob to move the r mark to END, then push the MENU knob.
Page 262 Selecting the display contents You can select the contents of the file to be displayed on the USER SAVE window and USER LOAD window. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to DISPLAY MODE, and push the MENU knob. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark until the desired type of the display contents appears, and push the MENU knob.
Page 263: Resetting User Menu Settings To The Standard Settings
4-10 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings You can clear all current settings for items of the USER menu and return settings to the standard settings (factory settings or preset settings). When you first use the camcorder, the standard settings are the same as the factory settings.
Page 264 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER PRESET, and push MENU knob. The message “PRESET DATA OK? YES NO ” appears. In this case, the t mark is placed to the left of NO and NO blinks. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to YES (YES blinks), and push MENU knob.
Page 265: Using The Scene Files
4-11 Using the Scene Files You can save various detail-adjusted data customized to certain shooting scenes as a scene file. Loading the scene file, you can quickly recreate setup conditions suitable for the scene. You can store up to five scene files in the camcorder memory and up to 100 scene files in a Memory Stick.
Page 266 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder” on page 4- 93 to display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu. The SCENE FILE page appears. 04 SCENE FILE STANDARD SCENE RECALL...
Page 267 When no Memory Stick has been inserted, the SCENE STORE window appears. When a Memory Stick has been inserted, the P00 SCENE STORE window appears. SCENE STORE screen (When no Memory Stick has been inserted) SCENE STORE DISPLAY MODE MEM(1):NEW FILE MEM(2):NEW FILE MEM(3):NEW FILE MEM(4):NEW FILE...
Page 268 Select the file No. When no Memory Stick has been inserted Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file No., and push the MENU knob. SCENE STORE DISPLAY MODE MEM(1):SCENEIO MEM(2):NEW FILE MEM(3):NEW FILE MEM(4):NEW FILE MEM(5):NEW FILE When the storing is completed, the SCENE FILE page appears again.
Page 269 1 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file No appears, and push MENU knob. P01 SCENE STORE STORE DATA OK? YES NO DISPLAY MODE 001.SCENEIO 00/08/01 002.NEW FILE 003.NEW FILE 004.NEW FILE 005.NEW FILE ***.5FILE SAVE MEM1-5 <...
Page 270 When you select the file No. where the data has been saved: The message “OVERWRITE OK YES NO” appears. In this case, the t mark is placed to the left of NO, and NO blinks. To stop overwriting, press the MENU knob. Repeat step 2. To overwrite, move the t mark to YES (YES blinks) and push the MENU knob.
Page 271 When SCENE WHITE DATA is set to ON Data of the white balance selected when you store the scene file is stored. For example, when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A, the adjusted values in memory A are stored in the scene file, when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST, the preset value is stored.
Page 272 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to 5FILE SAVE T MEM 1-5, and push MENU knob. P 0 1 S C E N E S T O R E E S C M E M O R Y S T I C K A C C E S S D I S P L A Y M O D E A L L 0 0 1 .
Page 273 Setting the file ID When the file is saved as a scene file, it is useful to set a file to identify When a file is stored in the camcorder memory or in a Memory Stick, a file ID is stored in the Memory Stick together with the file. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to F.
Page 274 Follow the procedure of steps 4 and 5 described in “4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID” on page 4-83 to enter the file ID. Note Execute the file ID before storing the scene file in the Memory Stick or the camcorder memory. Otherwise, the file ID is not stored with the other data.
Page 275: Loading Scene Files
4-11-2 Loading Scene Files Follow the procedure below. Follow the instructions in steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder” on page 4-93 to display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu.
Page 276 You can load the scene file stored in the camcorder on the SCENE RECALL window to be displayed in step 1 covered in “To load the scene file saved in the Memory Stick.” To load the scene file saved in the Memory Stick 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to SCENE RECALL, and push MENU knob.
Page 277 The ? mark is displayed to the left of P00 at the top left of the window. In this case, you can change the page. 2 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file No. appears, and push MENU knob. 3 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file No., and push MENU knob.
Page 278 Loading the scene file stored in the Memory Stick into the camcorder memory You can load up to five scene files stored in the Memory Stick into the camcorder memory at once. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to SCENE RECALL on the SCENE FILE page, then push the MENU knob.
Page 279 To cancel the loading Before pushing the MENU knob in step 3, move the t mark to ESC at the right top of the window by turning the MENU knob and push the MENU knob. The SCENE FILE page appears again. To end menu operations, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF.
Page 280: Settings Saved In The Reference File
4-11-3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File You can reset the settings of the camcorder to the settings saved in the reference file (standard settings). For detailed information on the items subject to the reference file, see the Maintenance Manual.
Page 281: Chapter 5 Setting Up The Camcorder
5-1 Power Supply The following power supplies can be used with the camcorder. • A BP-L60A lithium-ion battery pack • AC power using AC-550/550CE or AC-DN2B 5-1-1 Using a BP-L60A Battery Pack When a BP-L60A Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for about 110 minutes.
Page 282: Attaching The Battery Pack
Attaching the battery pack Press the battery pack against the back of the camcorder, aligning the side line of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder. Back of camcorder BP-L60A Align these lines. Slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder.
Page 283 Detaching the battery pack Holding the button in, pull the battery pack up. L O C K Detaching the battery pack Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 284: Avoiding Breaks In Operation Due To Dead Batteries
5-1-2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to Dead Batteries If you use both an internal battery pack (attached to the camcorder) and an external battery (connected to the DC IN connector) at the same time, you can avoid breaks in operation due to dead batteries. When the external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is also used Remove the DC output cable from the DC IN connector.
Page 285: Using An Ac Adaptor
5-1-3 Using an AC Adaptor Using the AC-550/550CE AC adaptor Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply through the AC-550/ 550CE AC Adaptor as shown in the following figure, and turn the POWER switch of the AC-550/550CE on. Wall outlet Power switch on AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor...
Page 286: Using The Anton Bauer Ultralight System
Using the AC-DN2B AC adaptor Mount the AC-DN2B on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply. The AC-DN2B can supply up to 150 W of power. AC-DN2B to wall outlet Connecting to an AC power source using the AC-DN2B AC Adaptor 5-1-4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System By fitting the camcorder with the Anton Bauer Ultralight system, and...
Page 287: Adjusting The Viewfinder
5-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder For maximum viewing convenience, you can adjust the viewfinder position in the left-right and backward-forward directions. 5-2-1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position Adjusting the position to the left or right Adjusting the position to the left or right Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring.
Page 288 Adjusting the position backward or forward Adjusting the position backward or forward Loosen the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever. Slide the viewfinder longitudinally to the most convenient position. Tighten the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever. Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 289: Adjusting The Viewfinder Focus And Screen
5-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen Adjusting the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest. Diopter adjustment ring Adjusting the viewfinder focus Adjusting the viewfinder screen Adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown below.
Page 290: Detaching The Viewfinder
5-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder Viewfinder stopper Detaching the viewfinder Point the viewfinder barrel up or down. Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. Holding the viewfinder stopper up, slide the viewfinder in the direction indicated by the arrow and detach it. (Continued) 5-10 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 291 Remove the viewfinder cable and microphone cable from the clamps and disconnect them. The viewfinder rotation bracket By fitting a BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (not supplied), you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder.
Page 292: Detaching The Eyepiece
5-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece Removing the eyepiece gives a clearer view of the screen from further away. It is also easy to remove dust from the viewfinder screen and mirror when the eyepiece is detached. Turn the eyepiece locking ring fully counterclockwise, to line up the red marks on the locking ring and the viewfinder barrel.
Page 293 Reattaching the eyepiece Align the mark on the eyepiece locking ring with the one on the viewfinder barrel. Align the mark on the eyepiece end (see step 2 in the illustration for eyepiece detachment) with those on the eyepiece locking ring and viewfinder barrel.
Page 294: Mounting The Lens
5-3 Mounting the Lens Follow the procedure below to mount the lens. For information about using the lens, refer to the lens manual. Lens mount securing rubber Mounting the lens Push the lens locking lever up and remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount.
Page 295: Adjusting The Flange Focal Length
5-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length If the lens does not stay in focus properly as you zoom from telephoto to wide angle, adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the plane of the lens mounting flange to the imaging plane). Make this adjustment after mounting or changing the lens.
Page 296 Point the camera at the chart by turning the focus ring and focus on Set the zoom ring to wide angle. Turn the F.f or F.B ring until the chart is in focus, being careful not to disturb the focus ring. Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto.
Page 297: Audio Input System
5-5 Audio Input System 5-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone You can use the supplied microphone either detached from or attached to the camcorder. Using the microphone detached from the camcorder Connect to the MIC IN connector. Set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT.
Page 298 Using the microphone attached to the camcorder Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp. Loosen the screw. Clamp of the Microphone holder Open the clamp Place the microphone in the microphone holder. Place the microphone in the holder so that “UP” is at the top. Tighten the screw.
Page 299 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector, then set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT. Connect to the MIC IN connector. 5-19 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 300: Using An External Microphone
5-5-2 Using an External Microphone You can connect up to two external monaural microphones using the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 connectors. When using a condenser microphone that requires external power (phantom power), set the LINE/ MIC/+48 V ON switch to +48 V ON. If the microphone being used does not require external power (dynamic microphone), set the LINE/MIC/+48 V ON switch to MIC.
Page 301 Using an external microphone attached to the camcorder You can attach an external microphone to the camcorder by using the CAC-12 Microphone Holder (not supplied). Additionally, by using the CRS-3P Cradle Suspension (not supplied), you can reduce the mechanical vibration noise from the VTR, and can also attach a long microphone.
Page 302 Remove the external microphone holder attachment screws. Attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder. Screws removed in step 2 CAC-12 (Continued) 5-22 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 303 Open the CAC-12 and remove the microphone adaptor. Open the CAC-12. Microphone adaptor Loosen the screw. Mount the assembly from step 1 in the CAC-12. Close the CAC-12. Tighten the screw. (Continued) 5-23 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 304 Mount the microphone into the cradle suspension. Microphone Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or AUDIO IN CH-2 connector. Set the corresponding AUDIO IN switch to REAR. Set the LINE/MIC/+48V ON switch to +48V ON or MIC in accordance with the type of the microphone power supply.
Page 305: Attaching A Uhf Portable Tuner (For A Uhf Wireless Microphone System)
5-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system, fit one of the following UHF portable tuners. • WRR-855A/855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit • WRR-810A/860A/862A/862B UHF Portable Tuner. For each of these UHF portable tuners, use the following attachment procedure.
Page 306 Insert the WRR-855A/855B, and fasten the four fixing screws. WRR-855A/ 855B Set the AUDIO IN switch to WIRELESS for the channel to be used. For the operation of the WRR-855A/855B, refer to the manual supplied with the WRR-855A/855B. Notes • When the XLR connection automatic detection function is effective, even if the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 switch is set to WIRELESS, the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector is automatically selected when an audio cable is connected to the AUDIO...
Page 307 Fitting the WRR-860A (Using a BP-L60A Battery Pack) (1) Attach the WRR tuner fitting (not supplied, service part number: A-8278-057-A) to the back of the camcorder. 1 Pass a screwdriver through the holes and tighten the screws. 2 Loosen the adjustment screws. 3 Adjust the tuner fitting position for a BP-L60A Battery Pack to be attached, and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position.
Page 308 Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting. WRR-860A Connect the tuner power cord to the DC OUT connector of the camcorder, and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector. Set the LINE/MIC/ +48 V ON switch for the channel to which the audio out cable is...
Page 309: Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment
5-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment Connect the audio output connector of the audio equipment that supplies the line input signal to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector. Set the LINE/MIC/ +48 V ON switch for the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to LINE.
Page 310: Tripod Mounting
5-6 Tripod Mounting You can easily mount and dismount the camcorder on a tripod by using the VCT-14 tripod adaptor (not supplied). Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod. Tripod adaptor Camera mount Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor. Slide the camcorder forward along the groove in the adaptor until it clicks.
Page 311: Removing The Camcorder From The Tripod Adaptor
Removing the camcorder from the tripod adaptor While pressing the red button against the lever, move the lever in the direction indicated by the arrow. Red button Lever Removing the camcorder from the tripod adapter Note The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed.
Page 312: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below. Shoulder strap post Attaching the shoulder strap 5-32 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 313 Clip Attaching Pull up the strap to lock the fitting. Attaching the shoulder strap Press here and pull in the Removing direction shown by the arrow to release. Removing the shoulder strap 5-33 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 314: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position
5-8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position (factory setting) backward by up to 10 mm (3/8 inch) or forward by up to 25 mm (1 inch). This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder.
Page 315: Putting On The Rain Cover
5-9 Putting On the Rain Cover Attach the rain cover as illustrated below. You can insert and remove cassette tapes, operate various switches and controls, and mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor with the rain cover attached. Use this slit when Use these slits attaching a video when attaching the...
Page 316 Insert the viewfinder barrel here with the eyecup out and fasten the drawings around the eyecup. Drawstring Velcro tape Velcro tape 5-36 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 317: Connecting The Remote Control Unit
5-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit Connecting the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) enables remote control of the principal camera functions. Connecting the remote control unit to the REMOTE connector (8-pin) automatically puts the camcorder into remote control mode. If you disconnect the remote control unit, remote control mode is canceled.
Page 318 — TURBO GAIN button (ASSIGN 1 switch to which the TURBO GAIN function is assigned) • When you connect the remote control unit, the settings of the paint adjustment that were in effect the last time the remote control unit was used are recalled.
Page 319 Structure of the paint adjustment data Non-volatile memory Independent data region MASTER BLACK MASTER Setup GAMMA menu of KNEE POINT DETAIL Remote control camcorder Hardware of LEVEL data region the camera R/B GAIN MASTER BLACK R/B BLACK MASTER GAMMA KNEE POINT RM-B150 DETAIL LEVEL R/B GAIN...
Page 320 Settings of the absolute value volume controls and absolute value switches are overwritten by those on the remote control unit after the remote control unit is connected. When the remote control unit is removed from the camcorder, the independent data region becomes effective. Thus the camcorder will return to the settings that were in effect before the remote control unit was connected.
Page 321: Chapter 6 Maintenance
6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting Check the functions of the camcorder before setting out for a shooting session, preferably by operating the camcorder together with a color video monitor. 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing Attach a fully charged battery pack. Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the HUMID indicator does not appear and that the BATT indicator shows at least five segments.
Page 322: Testing The Camera
Condensation If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form on the head drum. Then, if the camcorder is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the drum and cause a failure or even permanent damage.
Page 323 Testing the viewfinder Adjust the position of the viewfinder. Check that the color bars are displayed in the viewfinder, and adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST, and PEAKING controls to give the best color bar display. Check each of the following operations. •...
Page 324 Check each of the following operations and make sure that the indicator lights if the corresponding item has been turned on in the '!' LED page of the USER menu. • Set the gain to anything but 0 dB by using the GAIN selector and the GAIN SW page of the OPERATION menu.
Page 325: Testing The Iris And Zoom Functions
Testing the iris and zoom functions Set the zoom to automatic zoom mode and check that the power zoom operates correctly. Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the zoom functions manually. Set the iris switch on the lens to AUTO and point the camera at objects of different brightness.
Page 326: Testing The Vtr
6-1-3 Testing the VTR Perform tests (1) to (7) consecutively. (1) Testing the tape transport functions Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to SAVE and check that the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes on. Set the VTR SAVE/STBY switch to STBY and check that the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder goes off.
Page 327: Testing The Automatic Audio Level Adjusting
Turn on the LIGHT switch and check that the display panel is illuminated. Hold down the REW button to rewind the tape for a while, then press the PLAY button. Check that the rewind and playback functions operate normally. Press the STOP button and press the F FWD button. Check that the fast forward function operates normally.
Page 328: Testing The Manual Audio Level Adjusting Functions
(3) Testing the manual audio level adjusting functions Set the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 switches to FRONT. Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 and CH-2 switches to MANUAL. Turn the MIC LEVEL knob. Check that the audio level meter in the display panel increases by turning it counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera.
Page 329 internal batteries type, set the appropriate LINE/MIC/+48V ON switch to MIC. If the microphone you connect to AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 is of the external power supply type, set the appropriate LINE/MIC/+48V ON switch to +48V ON. Set the AUDIO IN switches to REAR. Aim the microphones at a sound source.
Page 330 If it does not reflect the changing sound level, the function of the XLR connection automatic detection is set to OFF. Set REAR XLR AUTO to ON on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. If it does not reflect even after you set REAR XLR AUTO to ON, the XLR connection automatic detection function does not work correctly.
Page 331: Maintenance
6-2 Maintenance 6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads To clean the video heads, use a Sony BCT-D12CL Cleaning Cassette. Follow the instructions given with the cleaning cassette, as incorrect or excessive use could damage the video heads. To clean the heads, follow the procedure below.
Page 332: Cleaning The Viewfinder
6-2-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder Use a dust blower to clean the CRT screen and mirror inside the barrel. Clean the lens and protecting filter with a commercially available lens cleaner. Caution Never use organic solvents such as thinners. Disassembling the eyepiece for cleaning Packing Viewfinder Eyecup...
Page 333 Remove the eyecup from the eyecup holder. Remove the protecting filter, together with the packing rig, from inside the eyecup folder. Detach the protecting filter from the packing ring. Fog-proof filter Depending on the temperature and humidity, the protecting filter may mist because of vapor or your breath.
Page 334: Operation Warnings
Continuous beep After clogged head is detected, recording Clean the heads. If recording is still substandard, Continuous Video head gap continues but is substandard. turn off the power and consult your Sony clogged or problem in representative. recording circuit. SERVO Continuous Recording continues but is substandard.
Page 335 Notes on CCD image sensors Vertical smear Smear tends to be produced when an extremely bright object is being shot; it is more likely to occur with a faster electronic shutter speed. Vertical tails show on the image. Bright object (mercury lamp, the sun, reflections, etc.) Monitor screen Vertical smear...
Page 336: Appendix
Specifications Power voltage +5.0 V DC –1.0 Power consumption 27 W (with 12 V DC supply, when recording) Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating humidity 25% to 85% (relative humidity) Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Mass Approx.
Page 337: Video Camera Section
Video Camera Section General Imager -type CCD with 1,00,000 pixels Effective picture elements 980 (H) x 988 (V) (for the MSW-900) 980 (H) x 1164 (V) (for the MSW-900P) Imager Configuration RGB 3 CCDs Spectral system F1.4 prism system (with quartz filter)
Page 338 Minimum illumination 0.2 1x (at F1.4, +48 dB gain) 65 dB (Y typical) (for MSW-900) 63 dB (Y typical) (for MSW-900P) Modulation 16:9 mode: 70 % 4:3 mode: 55% Registration 0.05 % or better for entire screen area (excluding lens distortion)
Page 339: Vtr Section
Usable cassette tapes BCT-6MX/12MX/22MX/32MX/60MX -inch MPEG IMX cassette tapes Tape speed Approx. 64.467 mm/s (at 30 frames) (MSW-900) Approx. 53.776 mm/s (at 25 frames) (MSW-900P) Record/playback time 60 minutes (using BCT-60MX video cassette) (MSW-900) 71 minutes (using BCT-60MX video cassette) (MSW-900P) Fast forward time Approx.
Page 340 Digital video Digital video signal Sampling frequency 13.5 MHz R-Y/B-Y 6.75 MHz Quantization 10 bits/sample (8 bits/sample for compression processing) Compression MPEG-2 4:2:2P@ML 50Mbps Channel coding S-NRZI PR-IV Error correction Reed-Solomon code Audio (with standard playback machine) +0.5 Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz –1.0 Dynamic range...
Page 341 GENLOCK IN (BNC type) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced TC IN (BNC type) 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 k Ω Signal outputs TEST OUT (BNC type) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced VIDEO OUT (BNC type) 75 Ω, unbalanced VBS OUT: 1.0 Vp-p SDI OUT: 0.8 Vp-p (only when the MSDW-902 is installed) AUDIO OUT (XLR, 5-pin, male) 0 dBm...
Page 342: Supplied Accessories
DC OUT (4-pin) 11 to 17 V DC, maximum current 0.1 A LENS (12-pin) REMOTE (8-pin) Supplied Accessories Microphone (super cardioid directional, external power supply type) (1) Shoulder Strap (1) Lens mount securing rubber (1) Operation Manual (1) CD-ROM (1) Recommended Additional Equipment Power supply and related equipment BP-L60A Battery Pack...
Page 343 Optical attachments ND filter ( ND) (Part No. 3-174-685-01) ND filter ( ND) (Part No. 3-174-683-01) Consult your Sony representative for more information about these filters. Equipment for remote control RM-B150 Remote Control Unit Audio equipment C-74 microphone ECM-MS5 stereo microphone...
Page 344 Extension boards MSDW-902 SDI OUTPUT BOARD MSDW-903 PICTURE CACHE BOARD MSDW-904 ANALOG COMPOSIT INPUT BOARD Memory Stick MSA-4A (4 MB) MSA-8A (8 MB) MSA-16A (16 MB) MSA-32A (32 MB) MSA-64A (64 MB) Equipment for maintenance and easier handling BCT-D12CL Cleaning Cassette Hard Carrying Case LC-DS200SFT Soft Carrying Case Tripod Adaptor VCT-14...
Page 345: Menu List
FILE menu and DIAGNOSIS menu. For detailed information on these menus, refer to the Maintenance Manual. The MSW-900/900P also has the ALL menu that contains all items of the OPERATION menu, PAINT menu, MAINTENANCE menu, FILE menu and DIAGNOSIS menu.
Page 346 Page Setting items Reference page OUTPUT SEL REAR BNC OUT SEL 4-100 FUNCTION 1 ASSIGN SW <1> 3-21, 3-27, 3-45, 4-36, ASSIGN SW <2> 4-107 DF/NDF END SEARCH LOOP/INTVAL REC LOOP REC TIME TAKE TOTAL TIME REC TIME NUMBER OF FRAME PRE-LIGHTING VF DISP 1 VF DISP...
Page 347 Page Setting items Reference page VF DISP 2 DISP ZOOM 4-71 DISP COLOR TEMP. DISP VOLT DISP 16:9 ID DISP WRR RF LVL DISP TIME CODE ‘!’LED GAIN <!> 2-47 SHUTTER <!> WHT PRESET <!> ATW RUN <!> EXTENDER <!> FILTER <!>...
Page 348 Page Setting items Reference page VF SETTING ZEBRA 4-77 ZEBRA SELECT ZEBRA1 DET.LEVEL ZEBRA1 APT.LVL ZEBRA2 DET.LEVEL VF DETAIL LEVEL AUTO IRIS IRIS OVERRIDE 4-20 IRIS SPEED CLIP HIGH LIGHT IRIS WINDOW IRIS WINDOW IND. IRIS VAR WIDTH IRIS VAR HEIGHT IRIS VAR H POS IRIS VAR V POS SHOT ID...
Page 349 EXT VIDEO IN REC VIDEO SOURCE 3-55 EE OUTPUT DELAY SETUP REMOVE USER FILE USER FILE LOAD 4-126, 4-130, 4-134, USER FILE SAVE 4-137 F.ID USER PRESET LENS FILE LENS FILE SELECT 4-115 F.ID F STOP a) Only for MSW-900 A-14 Appendix...
Page 350 The following is the list of the pages of the OPERATION menu that are not included in the USER menu at the factory. Note When the setting range is surrounded by parenthesis ( ) in the setting column, the setup value is a relative value. The setting range in parenthesis ( ) can be different from what is shown in the manual depending on the setting in the layers below.
Page 351 Page Items Setting Contents FUNCTION 2 WHITE MEM/ATW Sets the function of the SWITCH WHITE BAL B switch. SHOCKLESS OFF/1/2/3 Changes the white gain WHITE smoothly when operating the WHITE BAL switch. LOW LIGHT OFF/ON Turns the warning display on or off when the video average level is less than the preset value.
Page 352 Page Items Setting Contents MARKER 2 USER BOX OFF/ON Turns the box cursor on or off. USER BOX 1 to 465 Width (from the center to WIDTH right or left side). USER BOX 1 to 142 Height (from the center HEIGHT to top or bottom).
Page 353 Page Items Setting Contents ON: Adds the offset OFFSET WHT OFFSET OFF/ON adjusted on this page to WHITE <A> the white balance of channel A. WARM Color Sets the offset for the white balance of channel COOL <A> temperature A, using the color display temperature.
Page 354 OFF/ON Sets 1/1000 shutter 1/1000 mode to ON or OFF. SHUTTER OFF/ON Sets 1/2000 shutter 1/2000 mode to ON or OFF. a) 1/100 for the MSW-900 1/60 for the MSW-900P Page Items Setting Contents FORMAT 16:9/4:3 16:9/4:3 Selects the aspect ratio.
Page 355: Paint Menu List
PAINT Menu List Page Items Setting Contents SW STATUS GAMMA OFF/ON Turns the gamma correction on or off. CHROMA OFF/ON Turns the chroma of the composite signal on or off. MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the linear matrix correction on or off. KNEE OFF/ON Turns the knee...
Page 356 Page Items Setting Contents WHITE COLOR Color Sets the temperature of TEMP <A> temperature WHITE A. display COLOR (–99 to 99) Adjusts the value more FINE <A> precisely when the color temperature adjustment through COLOR TEMP is not satisfactory. R GAIN <A> (–99 to 99) Only the value of R GAIN is changed.
Page 357 Page Items Settings Contents BLACK MASTER (–99 to 99) Adjusts the master black BLACK level. R BLACK (–99 to 99) Adjusts the R black level. B BLACK (–99 to 99) Adjusts the B black level. MASTER (–99 to 99) Adjusts the flare level of the FLARE master.
Page 358 Page Items Settings Contents Turns the gamma correction GAMMA GAMMA OFF/ON function on or off. Sets the master gamma STEP GAMMA 0.35 to 0.90 correction curve in steps. Sets the master gamma MASTER (–99 to 99) correction curve. GAMMA Sets the R gamma correction R GAMMA (–99 to 99) curve.
Page 359 Page Items Settings Contents Turns the black gamma BLACK OFF/ON correction on or off. GAMMA GAMMA Sets the range affected by BLK GAMMA LOW/L.MID/ black gamma. RANGE H.MID/HIGH Adjusts the master black MASTER (–99 to 99) gamma. BLK GAMMA Sets the correction curve of R BLK (–99 to 99) GAMMA...
Page 360 Page Items Settings Contents DETAIL1 DETAIL OFF/ON Sets the detail correction function on or off. APERTURE OFF/ON Turns the aperture correction function on or off. DETAIL LEVEL (–99 to 99) Sets the general level of the detail signal. APERTURE (–99 to 99) Sets the aperture level.
Page 361 Page Items Settings Contents DETAIL 2 KNEE OFF/ON Turns the knee aperture APERTURE function on or off. KNEE (–99 to 99) Sets the knee aperture level. APT LEVEL DETAIL COMB (–99 to 0) Sets the level at which the comb filter becomes effective. CROSS ON/OFF Turns the cross color...
Page 362 Page Items Settings Contents DETAIL3 FINE DTL OFF/ON Turns the fine detail function on or off. FINE DTL LVL (–99 to 99) Sets the level at which the fine detail function becomes effective. V DTL NAM/G/ Selects the source signal of CREATION R+G/Y the V DTL signal.
Page 363 Page Items Settings Contents SKIN SKIN OFF/ON Turns on all of 1, 2 and 3 of DETAIL DETAIL ALL the color detail function. SKIN EXEC Executes the color detail DETECT function. SKIN OFF/ON Turns the zebra indication on AREA IND or off in the area of the currently selected type of the color detail function.
Page 364 Page Items Settings Contents Turns the linear matrix MATRIX OFF/ON correction and user-set matrix LINEAR correction functions on or off. Turns the user-set matrix MATRIX OFF/ON (USER) correction function on or off. Turns the preset matrix MATRIX OFF/ON (PRESET) correction function on or off. MATRIX (–99 to 99) Sets the arbitrary G-R user-...
Page 365 Page Items Settings Contents MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the linear matrix MULTI correction and multi matrix correction functions on or off. MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the multi matrix (MULTI) correction function on or off. MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the zebra indication on AREA IND or off in the area corresponding to the currently selected setting.
Page 366 Page Items Settings Contents Turns the V modulation V MOD OFF/ON function on or off. MODULATION Turns the master V MASTER (–99 to 99) modulation function on or off. V MOD Turns the R V modulation R V MOD (–99 to 99) function on or off.
Page 367 Page Items Contents SCENE Recalls the scene file saved in the memory of the camcorder. FILE STANDARD Clears all current detail-adjusted settings and switch settings and returns the settings to the standard settings saved in the reference file. Recalls the scene file from the memory of SCENE RECALL the camcorder or the memory stick.
Page 368: Maintenance Menu List
MAINTENANCE Menu List Page Items Settings SHADING CH SEL R/G/B SHADING TEST OUT SELECT ENC/R/G/B R/G/B WHITE H SAW (–99 to 99) R/G/B WHITE H PARA (–99 to 99) R/G/B WHITE V SAW (–99 to 99) R/G/B WHITE V PARA (–99 to 99) WHITE SAW/PARA OFF/ON...
Page 369 Page Items Settings BATTERY BEFORE END 11.0 to 13.0V 10.5 to 11.5V VTR MODE-1 V/A OUT (FF/REW) EE/F/R REC AUDIO OUT EE/SAVE CA-701 AUDIO IN ENBLE/DISABLE AUDIO CH3/4 MODE CH1/2/SW REAR EXL AUTO OFF/ON FRONT MIC REF -60 dB/-50 dB REAR 1 MIC REF -60 dB/-50 dB REAR 2 MIC REF...
Page 370 PRESET WHT COLOR TEMP. 3200 COLOR FINE (–99 to 99) R GAIN (–99 to 99) B GAIN (–99 to 99) AWB ENABLE OFF/ON a) Only for the MSW-900 b) Only for the MSW-900P A-35 Appendix...
Page 371 Page Items Settings DCC ADJUST DCC FUNCTION SEL DCC/AdaptiveKNEE/FIX DCC D RANGE 400/450/500/550/600% DCC POINT (–99 to 99) DCC GAIN (–99 to 99) DCC DELAY TIME (–99 to 99) AUTO IRIS 2 IRIS WINDOW 1/2/3/4/5/6/Variable IRIS WINDOW IND. OFF/ON IRIS LEVEL (–99 to 99) IRIS APL RATIO (–99 to 99)
Page 372 Page Items Settings GENLOCK GENLOCK OFF/ON RETURN VIDEO OFF/ON GL H PHASE (–99 to 99) GL SC PHASE (–99 to 99) GL SC 0/180 SEL 0/180 ND COMP ND OFFSET OFF/ON CLEAR ND OFFSET A-37 Appendix...
Page 373: File Menu List
FILE Menu List Page Items Settings USER FILE USER FILE LOAD USER FILE SAVE F. ID 16 characters USER PRESET USER FILE2 STORE USR PRESET CLEAR USR PRESET CUSTOMIZE RESET LOAD CUSTOM DATA OFF/ON LOAD OUT OF USER OFF/ON BEFORE FILE PAGE OFF/ON USER LOAD WHITE OFF/ON...
Page 374 Page Items Settings REFERENCE REFERENCE STORE REFERENCE CLEAR REFERENCE LOAD REFERENCE SAVE F. ID 16 characters SCENE WHITE DATA LENS FILE 1 LENS FILE RECALL LENS FILE STORE F. ID 16 characters F STOP 1.0 to 3.4 LENS NO OFFSET SOURCE MEMORY LENS FILE 2 LENS M VMOD...
Page 375 Page Items Settings TELE FILE TELE FILE CLEAR EXEC only displayed SIZE REMAIN STATUS A-40 Appendix...
Page 376: Diagnosis Menu List
DIAGNOSIS Menu List Page Items HOURS METER RESET METER DRUM RUNNING TAPE RUNNING OPERATION THREADING DRUM RUNNING - 2 TAPE RUNNING - 2 OPERATION - 2 THREADING - 2 TIME/DATE ADJUST HOUR YEAR MONTH ROM VERSION AT: Ver X.XX SS: Ver X.XX FP: Ver X.XX EQ: Ver X.XX DEV STATUS...
Page 377 Index ALARM volume control 2-10 Aliasing 6-15 AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor 1-7, ALL menu 4-48 2-1, 5-1, 5-5 Anton Bauer Ultralight System 5-6 AC-DN2B AC Adaptor 1-7, 2-1, Aspect ratio 4-116 5-1, 5-6 ASSIGN switches 2-21, 4-107 Accessory attachments 2-3 Attaching a UHF portable AC power supply 1-7, 5-5 tuner 5-25 Adjusting the flange focal length...
Page 378 Avoiding breaks in operation Camera synchronization due to dead batteries 5-4 camera synchronization 4-43 BATT indicator 2-47, 3-7, changing to an external power 6-1, 6-14 supply 4-43 Battery attachment 2-1 connection example 4-39 Battery status indicator 2-47, procedure 4-41 6-14 releasing time code BC-L120 Battery Charger synchronization 4-43...
Page 379 continuous recording on End Search function 3-45 previous cut (RE-TAKE Equipment setup function) 3-44 adjusting the flange focal CONTRAST control 2-16, 5-9 length 5-15 CRS-3P Cradle Suspension 5-21, adjusting the shoulder pad position 5-34 CTL 2-45 adjusting the viewfinder 5-7 attaching the shoulder strap 5-32 audio input system 5-17...
Page 380 Eyepiece detaching 5-12 Head cleaning 6-11 disassembling 6-12 HOLD button 2-36 reattaching 5-13 HUMID indicator 2-43, 3-7, 6-1, 6-14 F-stop indicator 4-66 I, J, K F FWD button and indicator 2-28 Internal clock setting 4-112 FILE menu 4-48 Iris setting indicator 4-66 Filter CC filter 2-19, 4-7 filter indicator 4-67...
Page 381 Memory Stick compartment 2-30 OPERATION menu 4-48 handling 4-122 OUTPUT/DCC selector 2-22 Menu list A-10 Microphone P, Q supplied microphone 2-5 PAINT menu 4-48 using an external PEAKING control 2-16, 5-9 microphone 5-21 Playback using the supplied checking the recording 3-48 microphone 5-17 color playback 3-49 Microphone level adjustment...
Page 382 Remote control connecting a remote control Real time 4-36, 4-112 unit 5-37 REAR TALLY indicator 2-41 RM-B150 Remote Control Recording Unit 1-6, 2-25, 5-37, 5-38, basic procedure 3-6 cassette tape 3-1, A-7 Removing a setup signal 3-63 checking the recording 3-48 RESET button 2-36 continuous recording 3-12 RE-TAKE function 3-44...
Page 383 Shoulder pad adjusting the position 5-34 TALLY indicator 2-15, 2-40 shoulder pad 2-4 TALLY switch 2-17, 2-40 Shoulder strap TAPE and E indicator 2-42, 6-14 attaching the shoulder strap Tape (See also Cassette tape.) 5-32 remaining tape indicator 2-42, shoulder strap posts 2-3 4-66, 6-14 Shutter testing the tape transport...
Page 384 XLR connection automatic displaying 2-44 detection function 6-9 memory 4-38 zoom function 6-5 resetting 4-38 Testing the iris and zoom setting 4-37 functions 6-5 synchronization 4-42 Time code User file checking 6-10 see USER menu setting displaying 2-36, 2-44 USER menu setting free run mode 2-37 data to be saved as a user file free run/set/recording run...
Page 385 BATT indicator 2-47 BKW-401 Rotation WARNING indicator 2-41, 6-14 Bracket 1-6, 5-11 Warnings and indications cleaning 6-12 display panel indications detaching 5-10 2-42, 6-14 display mode and setting parts and controls 2-39 change and adjustment status confirmation window progress message 4-72 4-89 front-rear positioning lever TALLY indicator 2-40, 6-14...
Page 386: Index
Name Office Address Phone I-10 Index...
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Sony MSW-900 Operation Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Features

Example of System Configuration

Precautions

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Power Supply

Accessory Attachments

Audio Functions

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions

Menu Operating Section

Time Code System

Warnings and Indications

Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel

Indicators on the Viewfinder

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

About Cassettes

Recording

Checking the Recording - Playback

Recording the Recording Start Time Code Onto the Memory Label - Tele-File

Recording Video Signals from External Equipment (When Using the MSDW-904)

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

Adjusting the Audio Level

Setting the Time Data

Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen

Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

Adjustments and Settings from Menus

Memory Stick

Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings

Using the Scene Files

Chapter 5 Setting up the Camcorder

Power Supply

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Mounting the Lens

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

Audio Input System

Tripod Mounting

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Putting on the Rain Cover

Connecting the Remote Control Unit

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

Maintenance

Operation Warnings

Appendix

Specifications

Menu List

Index

Quick Links

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