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Sony DSR-400PK Operating Instructions Manual (141 pages)
Sony Digital Camcorder Operating Instructions
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Camcorder
| Size: 4.56 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 Overview
7
Product Configurations
7
Features
8
Camera Features
8
VTR Features
9
Location and Function of Parts
10
Front View
10
Right Side View
11
Lcd Monitor
12
Rear Section
14
Left and Upper View
16
Rear View
18
Lens
20
DXF-801 Viewfinder
21
Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen
22
Trigger Mode
23
Color Temperature
23
Recording Format
23
Status Display on the LCD Monitor
24
Using the CD-ROM Manual
26
Preparations
26
Reading the CD-ROM Manual
26
Chapter 2 Preparation
28
Attaching and Replacing the Lithium Battery
28
Preparing the Lens
29
Mounting the Lens
29
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
29
Preparing a Power Supply
30
Using a Battery Pack
30
Using an AC Adaptor
30
Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to an Exhausted Battery
31
Adjusting the Viewfinder
31
Fitting the Viewfinder
31
Adjusting the Viewfinder Position
32
Adjusting the Eyepiece Focus and the Screen (Brightness, Contrast, and Outline Emphasis)
32
Attaching a 5-Inch Electronic Viewfinder
32
Using the Shoulder Strap
33
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position
33
Fitting to a Tripod
34
Using a Video Light
34
Preparing Audio Input System
35
Using the Supplied Microphone
35
Using an External Microphone
35
Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)
36
Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment
38
Connecting the Remote Control Unit (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)
38
Chapter 3 Connections
41
Connecting a Monitor
41
Using an I.link Connection
42
Settings Required for an I.link Connection
42
Making a Backup of the Images Being Recorded
42
Using the Camcorder as a Feeder
43
Other Connections
45
Connecting a Number of Camcorders
45
Chapter 4 Recording and Playback
46
Inserting a Cassette
46
Basic Procedure for Shooting
47
Recording
48
Usable Cassettes
48
Compatibility of Dvcam and DV Formats
49
Selecting the Recording Format
50
Adjusting the Black Balance/White Balance
51
Setting the Electronic Shutter
53
Adjusting the Iris
56
Adjusting the Audio Level
58
Setting the Time Data
58
Setting for Special Shooting Cases
61
Back Space Editing
62
Starting Back Space Editing at any Tape Position
62
Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space Editing
63
Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec)
64
Making Settings before Shooting
64
Shooting and Recording in Interval Rec Mode
64
Recording Analog Composite Signals (with a CBK-SC01 Installed-DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)
65
Playing and Checking Recorded Contents
66
Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately after Shooting - Recording Review
66
Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor
66
Chapter 5 Menu Displays and
67
Detailed Settings
67
Menu Organization and Operation
67
The TOP Menu
74
The File Menu
75
Menu List
76
Displaying Menus
94
Basic Menu Operations
94
Using the USER Menu (Example of the Menu Operation)
95
Editing the USER Menu
96
Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings
99
Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor
99
Selecting the Display Items
99
Display Modes and Setting Change
99
Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation/Adjustment Progress Messages
100
Setting the Marker Display
101
Setting the Viewfinder
101
Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars
102
Setting the Shot ID
102
Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows
103
Adjustments and Settings from Menus
104
Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Switch Positions
104
Selecting the Output Signals (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)
105
Setting the Color Temperature Manually
105
Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting
106
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock
106
Assigning Functions to ASSIGN Switches
107
Selecting the Lens File
107
Selecting the Aspect Ratio (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)
107
The Viewfinder
108
Setting the CCD Scan Mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)
108
Chapter 6 Saving and Loading the User Setting Data
110
Saving and Loading User Files
110
Handling the "Memory Stick
110
Saving USER Menu Data (User File) to the "Memory Stick
111
Loading Saved Data from a "Memory Stick
113
Saving and Loading Scene Files
114
Saving a Scene File
114
Loading Scene Files
116
Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings
117
Displaying a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a "Memory Stick
118
Chapter 7 Appendix
119
Important Notes on Operation
119
Phenomena Specific to CCD Image Sensors
120
Maintenance
121
Cleaning the Video Heads
121
Replacing the Video Heads
121
Replacing Other Parts
121
Using the Auto-Check Function
121
About I.link
123
About a "Memory Stick
124
Operation Warnings
126
Error Code List
128
Troubleshooting
129
Specifications
131
Related Products
133
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories
134
Glossary
136
Index
138
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Sony DSR-400PK Operating Instructions Manual (140 pages)
Digital Camcorder
Brand:
Sony
| Category:
Camcorder
| Size: 4.41 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1 Overview
6
Product Configurations
6
Features
7
Camera Features
7
VTR Features
8
Location and Function of Parts
9
Front View
9
Right Side View
10
Lcd Monitor
11
Rear Section
13
Left and Upper View
15
Rear View
17
Lens
19
DXF-801 Viewfinder
20
Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen
21
Trigger Mode
22
Color Temperature
22
Recording Format
22
Status Display on the LCD Monitor
23
Using the CD-ROM Manual
25
CD-ROM System Requirements
25
Preparations
25
Reading the CD-ROM Manual
25
Chapter 2 Preparation
27
Attaching and Replacing the Lithium Battery
27
Preparing the Lens
28
Mounting the Lens
28
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
28
Preparing a Power Supply
29
Using a Battery Pack
29
Using an AC Adaptor
29
Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to an Exhausted Battery
30
Adjusting the Viewfinder
30
Fitting the Viewfinder
30
Adjusting the Viewfinder Position
31
Adjusting the Eyepiece Focus and the Screen (Brightness, Contrast, and Outline Emphasis)
31
Attaching a 5-Inch Electronic Viewfinder
31
Using the Shoulder Strap
32
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position
32
Fitting to a Tripod
33
Using a Video Light
33
Preparing Audio Input System
34
Using the Supplied Microphone
34
Using an External Microphone
34
Using a Wireless Microphone System
35
Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment
37
Connecting the Remote Control Unit (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)
37
Chapter 3 Connections
40
Connecting a Monitor
40
Using an I.link Connection
41
Settings Required for an I.link Connection
41
Making a Backup of the Images Being Recorded
41
Using the Camcorder as a Feeder
42
Other Connections
44
Connecting a Number of Camcorders
44
Chapter 4 Recording and Playback
45
Inserting a Cassette
45
Basic Procedure for Shooting
46
Recording
47
Usable Cassettes
47
Compatibility of Dvcam and DV Formats
48
Selecting the Recording Format
49
Adjusting the Black Balance/White Balance
50
Setting the Electronic Shutter
52
Adjusting the Iris
55
Adjusting the Audio Level
57
Setting the Time Data
57
Setting for Special Shooting Cases
60
Back Space Editing
61
Starting Back Space Editing at any Tape Position
61
Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space Editing
62
Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec)
63
Making Settings before Shooting
63
Shooting and Recording in Interval Rec Mode
63
Recording Analog Composite Signals (with a CBK-SC01 Installed-DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)
64
Playing and Checking Recorded Contents
65
Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately after Shooting - Recording Review
65
Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor
65
Chapter 5 Menu Displays and
66
Detailed Settings
66
Menu Organization and Operation
66
The TOP Menu
73
The File Menu
74
Menu List
75
Displaying Menus
93
Basic Menu Operations
93
Using the USER Menu (Example of the Menu Operation)
94
Editing the USER Menu
95
Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings
98
Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor
98
Selecting the Display Items
98
Display Modes and Setting Change
98
Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation/Adjustment Progress Messages
99
Setting the Marker Display
100
Setting the Viewfinder
100
Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars
101
Setting the Shot ID
101
Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows
102
Adjustments and Settings from Menus
103
Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Switch Positions
103
Selecting the Output Signals (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)
104
Setting the Color Temperature Manually
104
Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting
105
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock
105
Assigning Functions to ASSIGN Switches
106
Selecting the Lens File
106
Selecting the Aspect Ratio (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)
106
The Viewfinder
107
Setting the CCD Scan Mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)
107
Chapter 6 Saving and Loading the User Setting Data
109
Saving and Loading User Files
109
Handling the "Memory Stick
109
Saving USER Menu Data (User File) to the "Memory Stick
110
Loading Saved Data from a "Memory Stick
112
Saving and Loading Scene Files
113
Saving a Scene File
113
Loading Scene Files
115
Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings
116
Displaying a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a "Memory Stick
117
Chapter 7 Appendix
118
Important Notes on Operation
118
Characteristics of CCD Sensors
119
Maintenance
120
Cleaning the Video Heads
120
Replacing the Video Heads
120
Replacing Other Parts
120
Using the Auto-Check Function
120
About I.link
122
About a "Memory Stick
123
Operation Warnings
125
Error Code List
127
Troubleshooting
128
Specifications
130
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories
133
Glossary
135
Index
137
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