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Sony MSV-970 Operation Manual (170 pages)

Digital Camcorder

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 3.76 MB

Table of Contents
6
Chapter 1 Overview

11
Features

11
- Camera Features
  11
- VTR Features
  12
- Other Features
  12
Example of System Configuration

14
Precautions

15
Using the CD-ROM Manual

15
- Preparations
  15
- Reading the CD-ROM Manual
  15
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

16
Power Supply

16
Accessory Attachments

17
Audio Functions

18
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions

21
- Gain Selector
  23
Menu Operating Section

26
Time Code System

28
Warnings and Indications

30
Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel

31
- Time Code Display
  32
Indicators in the Viewfinder

33
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

34
About Cassette

34
- Loading and Unloading a Cassette
  34
- Preventing Accidental Erasure
  35
Recording

36
Checking Recording and Playback

52
- Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording - Recording Review
  52
- Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor - Playback in Color
  52
Tele-File System

53
- Recording the Recording Start Time Code Onto the Memory Label
  53
- Recording a Tele-File Mark
  54
Recording Video Signals from External Equipment (When Using an MSDW-904)

55
Freezing a Picture During Playback

58
Setting the Stand-By off Timer During Rec-Pause

59
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

60
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

60
Setting the Electronic Shutter

63
- Shutter Modes
  63
- Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed
  64
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

67
Adjusting the Audio Level

69
Setting the Time Data

71
Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

75
Menu Organization and Operation

75
- Menu Organization
  75
- Basic Menu Operations
  76
- Editing the USER Menu
  78
- Adding/Deleting/Replacing Pages
  79
Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

82
Adjustments and Settings from Menus

92
Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings

104
Chapter 6 Saving and Loading User Setting Data

105
Saving and Loading User Files

105
- Handling the "Memory Stick
  105
- Stick
  106
- Saving USER Menu Data (User File) to the "Memory Stick
  106
- Loading Saved Data from a "Memory Stick
  108
Saving and Loading Scene Files

109
Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a "Memory Stick

113
Chapter 7 Setting up the Camcorder

115
Power Supply

115
Adjusting the Viewfinder

117
- Adjusting the Viewfinder Position
  117
- Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen
  117
- Detaching the Viewfinder
  118
- Detaching the Eyepiece
  118
Mounting the Lens

119
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

120
Audio Input System

120
- Using the Supplied Microphone
  120
- Using an External Microphone
  121
- Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner
  122
  - Microphone System)
    122
- Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment
  124
Tripod Mounting

124
Attaching/Detaching the Shoulder Strap

125
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

126
Putting on the Rain Cover (Not Supplied)

126
Connecting the Remote Control Unit

127
Chapter 8 Maintenance

129
Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

129
- Preparations for Testing
  129
- Testing the Camera
  129
- Testing the VTR
  131
Maintenance

133
- Cleaning the Video Heads
  133
- Cleaning the Viewfinder
  133
Operation Warnings

134
- Phenomena Specific to CCD Image Sensors
  135
Appendixes

136
Specifications

136
- General
  136
- Video Camera Section
  136
- VTR Section
  137
- Recommended Additional Equipment
  137
Menu List

139
- OPERATION Menu
  139
- PAINT Menu
  146
- MAINTENANCE Menu
  151
- FILE Menu
  159
- DIAGNOSIS Menu
  162
- About a "Memory Stick
  163
Index

165

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Sony MSV-970 Operation Manual (170 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Features

Example of System Configuration

Precautions

Using the CD-ROM Manual

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 in the Viewfinder

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

About Cassette

Recording

Checking Recording and Playback

Tele-File System

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

Freezing a Picture During Playback

Setting the Stand-By off Timer During Rec-Pause

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

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

Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

Menu Organization and Operation

Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

Adjustments and Settings from Menus

Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings

Chapter 6 Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Saving and Loading User Files

Saving and Loading Scene Files

Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a "Memory Stick

Chapter 7 Setting up the Camcorder

Power Supply

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Mounting the Lens

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

Audio Input System

Tripod Mounting

Attaching/Detaching the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Putting on the Rain Cover (Not Supplied)

Connecting the Remote Control Unit

Chapter 8 Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

Maintenance

Operation Warnings

Appendixes

Specifications

Menu List

Index

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