Page 1 DIGITAL BETACAM CAMCORDER DVW-707/707P DVW-709WS/709WSP DVW-790WS/790WSP [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 the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of th e FCC Rules.
Page 3 You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Page 4 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) • EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity) This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s): E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features ... 1-1 1-1-1 Camera Features ... 1-2 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 6 3-3-1 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording — Recording Review ... 3-19 3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor — Playback in Color ... 3-20 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance ... 4-1 4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance ...
Page 7 4-11 Using the Setup Card ... 4-113 4-11-1 Handling the Setup Card ... 4-113 4-11-2 Using Data on the Setup Card ... 4-115 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Power Supply ... 5-1 5-1-1 Using a BP-L60A/L90A Battery Pack ... 5-1 5-1-2 Using an NP-1B Battery Pack ...
Page 8 Putting On the Rain Cover ... 5-39 5-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit ... 5-42 Chapter 6 Maintenance Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting ... 6-1 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing ... 6-1 6-1-2 Testing the Camera ... 6-3 6-1-3 Testing the VTR ... 6-6 Maintenance ...
Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview
1-1 Features The DVW-707/707P series camera, which uses IT Digital BETACAM series portable videocassette recorder. Its excellent image quality, sensitivity, portability, and dust- and water-proof construction make it ideal as a camcorder for ENG same way the earlier DVW-700/700P. The introduction of a new method of processing digital signals improves the image quality even further and makes the camcorder far easier to use.
Page 10: Camera Features
• The ATW function automatically adjusts the white balance for the varying lighting conditions during shooting. 1) The data saved in the setup card for the DVW-707/707P/709WS/709WSP/ 790WS/790WSP is not interchangeable with the data saved in setup cards for other camcorders.
Page 11 • Warning indicators and sound inform you of VTR faults, end of tape, low battery, etc. • The camcorder is provided with a filter disk for adjusting the filter setting to the shooting conditions. • Fine adjustment of the reference value for automatic iris control is provided.
Page 12: Vtr Features
• You can add extra functions to the camcorder by attaching the following extension boards (not supplied). BKDW-702: This board allows you to output an SDI signal (corresponding to EDH setup menu is used to select either composite video signal output or SDI signal output.
Page 13 • Optional long-life battery packs are available. • Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens ensures recording continuity from the very next frame. • By connecting the VA-DN1 Camcorder Interface Adaptor (not supplied) to the 8-pin REMOTE connector, you can control some of the VTR functions from a 9-pin remote control device.
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 connections of the additional equipment and accessories, see Chapter 5, as well as the operation manuals for the connected equipment.
Page 15 Lens assembly ( 2.8 D to 2.0 D) (Part No. A-8262-537-A) Lens assembly ( 3.6 D to 0.8 D) (Part No. A-8262-538-A) Lens assembly ( 3.6 D to 0.4 D) (Part No. A-8267-737-A) Lens assembly magnification) ( 2.4 D to 0.5 D) (Part No.
Page 16: Precautions
Before storing the camcorder for a long period Remove the battery pack. Use and storage locations Store in a ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the camcorder in the following places. • Places subject to temperature extremes • Damp places •...
Page 17: Chapter 2 Locations And Functions Of Parts And Controls
BP-90A Battery Pack. Furthermore, by attaching an AC-DN1/DN2A AC Adaptor you can operate the camcorder from AC power. 2 DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) Connect an AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor.
Page 18 3 BREAKER button Excessive current in the internal circuitry, whatever the cause, will trip the internal circuit breaker, automatically cutting off the power. If the breaker trips, consult your Sony service personnel. 4 POWER switch This switch turns the main power supply on and off. 5 LIGHT switch This selects the way in which a video light connected to the LIGHT connector is switched on and off.
Page 19: Accessory Attachments
2-2 Accessory Attachments 1 Shoulder strap posts Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts. 2 Light shoe Attach a video light, etc. to this shoe. Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Lens cable clamps Accessory attachments...
Page 20 Fit the lens cable to this connector. Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you are using. 8 Tripod mount Fit the supplied tripod adaptor to mount the camcorder on a tripod. 9 Shoulder pad You can move the shoulder pad forwards or backwards by loosening the two screws.
Page 21: Audio Functions
2-3 Audio Functions 1 Microphone This is a super-cardioid directional microphone with an external power supply system. You can use it as an interview microphone by connecting it to an extension cable (not supplied). 2 MIC IN (microphone input) connector (XLR type, 3-pin, female) The supplied microphone connects to this connector.
Page 22 3 MIC (microphone) AUDIO LEVEL control If one or both of the AUDIO IN switches are set to FRONT, you can adjust the recording level of the microphone. When AUDIO is set to ON in the VF DISP 2/2 page of the setup menu, the viewfinder DISPLAY switch is set to ON, MONITOR switch is set to CH1, you can adjust the channel-1 audio level while watching the indication in the viewfinder.
Page 23 ADVANCE SHIFT PRESET F-RUN REGEN R-RUN CLOCK DIAG DATA DISPLAY U-BIT TIME SHOT Illustration: DVW-707/709WS/790WS (for the NTSC broadcast system) Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls CH-1 CH-2 LEVEL • • AUTO MANUAL AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN FRONT REAR CUE IN...
Page 24 3 and 4, respectively, whether or not they are recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 in accordance with the setting of this switch. With the CA-701 (not supplied) connected to the camcorder, you can record separate sounds to audio channels 3 and 4.
Page 25 This connector supplies power for a WRR-28H/28M/28L/810/860A UHF Portable Tuner (not supplied). Alternatively, it can supply power for a BVR-3 Remote Control Unit combined with a VA-DN1 Camcorder Interface Adaptor. Note The type of UHF portable tuner which can be connected depends on the country where the camcorder is used.
Page 26 Audio functions (3) qa ALARM volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard. You can adjust the internal volume control so that the alarm is audible even at the minimum setting of the ALARM volume control. For more information, refer to “maintenance manual.”...
Page 27 qs MONITOR volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone sound volume, excluding the alarm sound. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard. MONITOR CH-1 CH-2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Minimum Maximum ALARM volume control Minimum Maximum...
Page 28 qd MONITOR (audio channels select) switch This switch selects the audio output to the speaker or earphone. The audio level indication in the viewfinder screen switches automatically according to the selection. CH-1: Audio channel 1 MIX: Mixed sound of channels 1 and 2 CH-2: Audio channel 2 Audio functions (4) 2-12...
Page 29 See Section 6-3 “Operation Warnings” (page 6-12) for information about alarms. qg EARPHONE jack 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. 1) E-E sound (Electric to Electric sound) The term E-E sound refers to an audio signal that has passed through the amplifier, but has not been recorded on the tape.
Page 30: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions
2-4 Shooting and Recording/ Playback Functions Shooting and recording/playback functions (1) 2-14 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Eyecup...
Page 31 1 Viewfinder The viewfinder lets you view the camera image in black and white while shooting the picture and also see the playback picture from the VTR. It also displays various warnings and other information, a zebra pattern safety zone marker , and center marker 2 BRIGHT (brightness) control This control adjusts the picture brightness on the viewfinder screen.
Page 32 8 Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever Use this lever to move the viewfinder forward or backward. 9 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.
Page 33 Shooting and record/playback functions (2) 2-17 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 34 3 seconds (e.g.: FILTER: 3 ). The relationships between the selector settings and filter selections as well as examples of filters for different shooting conditions are given below. DVW-707/707P FILTER knob setting Examples of shooting conditions and appropriate filters Shooting condition Sunrise and sunset;...
Page 35 DVW-709WS/709WSP/790WS/790WSP FILTER knob (outer) setting and CC filter types FILTER knob (outer) setting FILTER (Inner knob) setting and ND filter FILTER knob (inner) setting Examples of shooting conditions and appropriate filters Shooting condition Sunrise and sunset; inside studio Clear skies Cloudy or raining Very bright conditions, such as on snow, at...
Page 36 WHITE BAL switch was adjusted, the stored value is called from memory, and the camcorder automatically adjusts itself to that value. B (ATW): When this switch is set to B whereas, in the setup menu...
Page 37 qf 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. It also switches DCC camera is selected. BARS •...
Page 38 qg GAIN selector This selector switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions during shooting. The gains corresponding to the L, M, and H settings are selected from the setup menu before use. The factory settings are L = 0 dB, M = 9 dB, and H = 18 dB. Note that if the display mode (see 4-8-3) is set to 3 when this selector is adjusted, the new setting will be indicated on the setting change/ adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for...
Page 39 This connector outputs a composite 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. When synchronizing the time code of an external VTR with that of the camcorder, connect this connector to the video input connector of the external VTR.
Page 40 As for the VIDEO OUT connector, you can use this connector for synchronizing the time code of an external VTR to the time code of the camcorder. For information about the setting for test output, see Section 4-9-3 “Selecting the Test Output”...
Page 41 Shooting and record/playback functions (4) ws VTR START (VTR record 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. Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Opening the cover Press on the tab.
Page 42 5 times normal speed search picture. Pressing the REW button or F FWD button again causes play to stop and the camcorder to change to REW mode or F FWD mode, respectively. wk STOP button Press this button to stop the tape.
Page 43: Setup Menu Operating Section
2-5 Setup Menu Operating Section Setup menu operating section 1 Setup card compartment Open the cover and insert the BSC-1 Setup Card (not supplied) into the slot with the “SONY” logo facing you, then close the lid. 2 Rotary encoder When the cursor is aligned with the page title of a setup menu, pressing the rotary encoder changes to the page switching mode.
Page 44 ON: Displays the setup menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen, at the page which was on the screen when the previous menu access ended.(When the menu is first used, the first page is displayed.) To enable the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch, select this position.
Page 45: Time Code System
2-6 Time Code System 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. • This connector also inputs a return video signal. You can display the image in the viewfinder screen by setting CAM RET.
Page 46 4 TEST OUT (output) connector (BNC type) To synchronize the time code of an external VTR with that of the camcorder, set the test output signal to composite video and connect this connector to the video input connector of the external VTR.
Page 47 WARNING HOLD RESET ADVANCE PRESET F-RUN REGEN R-RUN CLOCK DIAG Illustration: DVW-707/709WS/790WS (for the NTSC broadcast system) Time code functions (2) Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls CH-1 CH-2 LEVEL SHIFT • • AUTO MANUAL AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN DATA FRONT...
Page 48 5 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. See Section 2-8 “Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel”...
Page 49 Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/ SET/R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in R-RUN mode. CLOCK: Makes the time code value coincide with the built-in clock.
Page 50 qd 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. Using the VTR menu, it is possible to set the unit to display the real time in the LTC user bits, or to record shot data in the VITC user bits.
Page 51: Warnings And Indications
2-7 Warnings and Indications The camcorder gives visual information and warnings without your having to look in the viewfinder. PRESET F-RUN REGEN R-RUN CLOCK DIAG DATA DISPLAY U-BIT TIME SHOT Warning and indication functions Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 52 LOW) or turning it off. 4 DIAG (diagnosis) button Pressing this button when the VTR is stopped switches the camcorder to the self-diagnosis mode. In the self-diagnosis mode, it is possible to carry out a display panel test, a VTR test, or a camera test, and to display the test result.
Page 53 5 Back tally indicator This indicator functions exactly the same way as the front tally indicator when the back tally switch is set to ON. 6 Back tally switch This switch turns the back tally and the rear tally indicators on and off. ON: Turns on the back tally and the rear tally indicators.
Page 54: Warnings And Indications On The Display Panel
2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel Tape status, battery status and level indicators DIAG PB VITC NDF EXT-LK 00:00:00:00 TAPE x x x x x x x BATT E x x x x x x x SERVO Battery status indicator BATT Nearly dead: “BATT”...
Page 55 VTR operation and status indicators Lights during playback. DIAG PB VITC NDF EXT-LK 00:00:00:00 TAPE BATT E x x x x x x x SERVO 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 56: Time Code Displays
2-40 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Lights in non-drop frame mode (DVW-707/709WS/790WS only). Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with an external time code. Lights when the time code generator is on hold. OVER...
Page 57 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 positions of the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch. For details of setting the time code menu operation, see Section 4-5-2 “Setting the Time Code”...
Page 58 2-42 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 59: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback
This section describes the procedure for loading and unloading a cassette. See “Specifications” (page A-1) 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 60 Press the EJECT button. The cassette lid will open. 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”. Window outward Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Cassette lid...
Page 61: Unloading A Cassette
Checking the tape for slack Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown below. If the reels will not move, there is no slack. Checking the tape for slack Unloading a cassette With the power supply on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid, then take out the cassette.
Page 62: Preventing Accidental Erasure
Unloading a cassette manually If the battery voltage drops below about 9V, 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 counterclockwise until the cassette lid opens.
Page 63: Recording
This section describes the basic procedure for shooting and recording. Before a shooting session, make the checks listed in Section 6-1 “Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting” (page 6-1) to ensure that the camcorder is functioning properly. Turning on the camcorder and loading a cassette Follow the procedure below.
Page 64 Check that there are no obstructions near the cassette lid, then press the EJECT button to open the cassette lid. After checking the points below load the cassette, and close the cassette lid. • The cassette is not write-protected. • There is no slack in the tape. •...
Page 65 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the black balance. Select the CC/ND filter (single filter for DVW-707/707P) 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.
Page 66 PRST, then the FILTER selector to B for 3200 K, to C for 4300 K, or to D for 6300 K. DVW-707/707P Set the WHITE BAL switch to the PRST position. The white balance is automatically set to 3200 K when the FILTER knob is in position 1, and to 5600 K in other positions.
Page 67: 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 to prevent the recording continuity from being lost.
Page 68: If You Turn Off The Power During A Recording Pause
4 seconds in length. Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens to start recording. 3-10...
Page 69 The tape will rewind and will be positioned at the desired point to continue recording in about 7 seconds. Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens to start recording. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback...
Page 70: Starting A Shoot With A Few Seconds Of Pre-Stored Picture
Extension Board) By installing the optional BKDW-703 extension board in the camcorder, the camcorder is able to constantly store a few seconds (up to 8 seconds) worth of the most current picture and sound data in the board’s memory. Thus, when you press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens, the recording starts with the data stored a few seconds before.
Page 71 Notes • If you change the Loop Rec mode settings, the picture data stored in memory previous to the change are rendered unrecordable. Thus, when you press the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens, the previously stored picture data will not be recorded. •...
Page 72 Push the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly towards PAGE (or use the rotary encoder) until the OPERATION 2 page shown as below appears. ? 37*OPERATION 2 AWB LEVEL GATE : COLOR VF REC TALLY TIME CODE DISP : LOOP RECORDING : OFF Note If the BKDW-703 is not installed, the items for LOOP RECORDING are not displayed on the OPERATION 2 page.
Page 73 OFF y 1 y 2 y 4 y 8 (second) Loop Rec time selected by turning the Rotary Encoder The camcorder is in the Loop Rec mode when the rotary encoder is any position except OFF. In this mode, picture, sound, and time code are constantly saved to memory.
Page 74 8 seconds, you could press the VTR START button 7 seconds later and there would be no break in the recorded material. • In Loop Rec mode, the time code generator in the camcorder advances constantly at all times, not only during recording. It does this to generate continuous time code data in the memory.
Page 75: Turning Off The Camera
• If you remove the battery, pull out the DC cable, or cut the power to the AC adaptor during recording, the image currently being shot on the camcorder will not be recorded. For this reason, take care not to change the battery while recording.
Page 76: Reversing The Picture Orientation (Vertically And Horizontally) (Using The Bkdw-704 Extension Board) (Dvw-709Ws/709Wsp/790Ws/790Wsp Only)
709WS/709WSP/790WS/790WSP only) If you have installed the optional BKDW-704 extension board into the camcorder and are using a cinema lens, you can reverse the orientation of the image (vertically and horizontally) and record the reversed image as a normal image.
Page 77: Checking The Recording - Playback
If you hold the RET button down longer, at most 10 seconds of the tape is rewound and played back. After playback, the camcorder is ready to start recording again. Set CAM RET. to OFF on the FUNCTION 2/2 page of the setup menu when inputting a return video signal to the GENLOCK IN connector.
Page 78: Checking The Recording On The Color Video Monitor
3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor — Playback in Color Connect a color video monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector of the camcorder, and press the PLAY button. 3-20 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback Color video monitor...
Page 79: Chapter 4 Adjustments And Settings For Recording
The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases. • When the camcorder is first used • When the camcorder is used under conditions in which the surrounding temperature has changed greatly • When the GAIN selector values have been changed It is not usually necessary to adjust the black balance when using the camcorder after it has been briefly off.
Page 80: Adjusting The Black Balance
4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance In automatic black balance mode, the black balance is adjusted after the black set is adjusted. Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu. Refer to “maintenance manual ” for information about manual black balance adjustment.
Page 81 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK, and release the switch. AUTO W/B BAL switch The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is completed. During adjustment, the following messages are displayed on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3). BLACK:OP -BLACK SET- Message during adjustment...
Page 82 Notes • During the black balance adjustment, the iris is automatically closed. • During the black balance adjustment, the gain selection circuit is automatically activated so you may see flickering on the viewfinder screen, but this is not a fault. 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...
Page 83: Adjusting The White Balance
If a memory error occurs 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 84 Adjust the FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions. The relationships between the various selector settings and filter selections are listed in the tables below. DVW-707/707P FILTER knob setting Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording FILTER knob setting and filter...
Page 85 DVW-709WS/709WSP/790WS/790WSP FILTER knob (outer) setting and CC filter FILTER knob (outer) setting FILTER knob (inner) setting and ND filter FILTER knob (inner) setting For examples of FILTER selector settings, see the description of the FILTER selector in Section 2-4 “Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions” (page 2-14).
Page 86 The absolute minimum white area is as follows: 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. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Rectangle centered on the screen: the lengths of the sides are 70% of...
Page 87 The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is completed. During adjustment, the message “WHITE : OP” is displayed on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3). 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.
Page 88 If 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 WHITE : NG...
Page 89: White Balance Memory
(A or B) of the WHITE BAL switch. The camcorder has four built-in filters, so a total of eight (4 2) adjustments can be stored. The number of memories allocated each A and B can be limited to one each by setting FILTER INH.
Page 90 If a memory error occurs If the error message “: STORED DATA : NG” flashes on the viewfinder screen when the camcorder is turned on, the white balance memory content has been lost. 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 91: Setting The Electronic Shutter
4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter This section describes the shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter of the camcorder, and describes the procedure for selecting the shutter speed and mode. 4-2-1 Shutter Modes The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below.
Page 92 Mode Shutter speed DVW-790WS: (Extended 248 speeds in the range of Clear Scan) 30.4 Hz to 58.3 Hz (For DVW- DVW-790WSP: 790WS/ 295 speeds in the range of 790WSP 25.4 Hz to 48.7 Hz only) DVW-707/709WS/790WS: (Enhanced 1/60 sec. (automatic Vertical setting) Definition)
Page 93: Selecting The Shutter Mode And Speed
• When a bright object is shot in EVS mode or ECS mode (DVW- 790WS/790WSP only) in such a manner that it fills the screen, the upper edge of the picture may have poor quality because of an inherent characteristic of CCD. Before using EVS mode, check the shooting conditions.
Page 94 Open the SHUTTER selector cover, then push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL. SHUTTER selector 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 : CLS : 60.6 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 95 1/100 (or 1/60) t 1/125 t 1/250 t 1/500 t 1/1000 t 1/2000 CLS/ECS mode a) Either CLS mode or ECS mode (DVW-790WS/790WSP only) is selected depending on the shutter speed set in the setup menu CLEAR SCAN page. Selectable settings of shutter mode and speed (factory setting) Once a shutter speed is selected, it is maintained until the next shutter speed setting operation.
Page 96 Set the shutter speed mode to CLS. The value indicated differs between camcorder models. Turn the rotary encoder 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 97 SHUTTER page of the setup menu. Follow the procedure below. Note The SHUTTER page cannot be accessed when a remote control unit is connected to the camcorder. 1,2,3,5 2,3,4 Changing the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings Set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to ON.
Page 98 OFF. (When you close the cover, the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch is set to OFF automatically.) The setup 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. 4-20...
Page 99: 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 obtain special effects. The reference value for the lens iris can be set within the following range with respect to the standard value as defined by an F number.
Page 100 • To close the iris by 0.25 stop: turn the rotary encoder clockwise as seen from the front of the camera. One bar appears in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication. • To close the iris by 0.5 stop: turn the rotary encoder further clockwise as seen from the front of the camera.
Page 101 When the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is connected The IRIS control knob of the RM-B150 can be used for lens iris setting. The bar display (π) will not appear, however. When the RM-P9 Remote Control Unit is connected The IRIS control knob of the RM-P9 can be used for lens iris setting. The bar display (π) will not appear, however.
Page 102: Adjusting The Audio Level
4-4 Adjusting the Audio Level If you set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches to AUTO, the input levels for the corresponding channels are adjusted automatically. Follow the procedure below to manually adjust the level for both audio channels. Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches to MANUAL. Adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2 controls so that at the maximum sound level the level meter indicates 20 dB.
Page 103 You can adjust the audio level input from the microphone for channels 1 and 2 by using the MIC AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of the camcorder. Microphone audio level adjustment Set either or both AUDIO IN switches to FRONT as follows: •...
Page 104 CH2: Audio level of CH-2 MIX: Mixed audio level of CH-1 and CH-2 Turn the MIC AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of the camcorder to adjust the audio level while seeing the audio level indication on the window screen.
Page 105: Setting The Time Data
WARNING HOLD RESET ADVANCE PRESET REGEN CLOCK DIAG Illustration: DVW-707/709WS/790WS (for the NTSC broadcast system) Set the DISPLAY switch of the camcorder to DATA. OVER EMPH OVER DIAG PB VITC NDF EXT-LK HOLD 00:00:00:00 TAPE x x x x x x x...
Page 106 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. Set the DATA DISPLAY switch to U-BIT. Set the user bits, using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons. SHIFT: Selects a digit to set. Each time you press it, the flashing column moves one to the right. Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD button moves the flashing digit one to the left.
Page 107: Setting The Time Code
WARNING HOLD RESET ADVANCE PRESET REGEN CLOCK DIAG Illustration: DVW-707/709WS/790WS (for the NTSC broadcast system) Set the DISPLAY switch of the camcorder to TC. Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET. OVER EMPH OVER DIAG PB VITC NDF EXT-LK HOLD 00:00:00:00...
Page 108 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. If you are using the DVW-707/709WS/790WS, set the DF/NDF switch. (NTSC only) DF: Drop frame mode NDF: Non-drop frame mode Using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons, set the time code. SHIFT: Selects a digit to set. Each time you press it, the flashing column moves to the right one digit.
Page 109: Saving The Real Time In The Time Code
Making the time code continuous When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN, recording a number of scenes on the tape normally produces continuous time codes. If, however, you take the cassette out at some point, the time code will no longer be continuous.
Page 110: 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.
Page 111 VIDEO OUT or TEST OUT TC OUT TC IN GENLOCK IN TC OUT VIDEO OUT or TEST OUT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT VIDEO OUT or TEST OUT To another camcorder to be synchronized Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-33...
Page 112: Procedure For Time Code Synchronization
Follow the procedure below to synchronize the time code. Turn on the POWER switch. Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET. Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN. Set the DISPLAY switch of the camcorder to TC. 4-34 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Synchronizing the time code...
Page 113 When the time code is synchronized, only the time data is synchronized with the external time code value. Therefore, the user bits can have their own settings for each camcorder. You can also synchronize the user bits with external user bit data.
Page 114 Changing 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. You may lose time code synchronization if you remove the battery pack first. Camera synchronization during time code synchronization During time code synchronization, the camera is genlocked to the reference video signal input from the GENLOCK IN connector.
Page 115: Setting Cassette Numbers And Shot Numbers
4-5-5 Setting Cassette Numbers and Shot Numbers Follow the procedure below to set a cassette number or shot number. WARNING HOLD RESET ADVANCE PRESET REGEN CLOCK DIAG Setting a cassette number or shot number Set the DISPLAY switch to DATA. Set the DATA DISPLAY switch to SHOT-NO.
Page 116 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. The rightmost digit of the shot number starts flashing. Using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons, set the cassette number or shot number (up to 999). SHIFT: Selects a digit to set. Each time you press this button, the flashing digit moves one to the left.
Page 117: Setup Menu Display On The Viewfinder Screen
4-6 Setup Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen If the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch is set to ON, the setup menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. Use this setup menu to select settings and also to select which items are displayed on the viewfinder screen as well as how they are displayed.
Page 118 Page Page name number VF DISP MASTER GAIN SHOT ID SHOT DISP. SHUTTER ‘!’ LED SETUP CARD Accesses the setup FUNCTION FUNCTION WIDE SCREEN (DVW-709WS/ 709WSP/ 790WS/ 790WSP only) a) At the factory, the setup menu consists of these pages. 4-40 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Function...
Page 119 ENC ADJ. DATA-RESET Resets menu data. Note When the camcorder is connected to a remote control unit and is being controlled remotely, the SHUTTER and several pages of the engineer- oriented menu (MEASUREMENT and DATA RESET pages) are not displayed. There are also some pages which are displayed but which you cannot use to change settings.
Page 120 Power off the camcorder, then hold down the rotary encoder and turn the power on again. To revert to the user mode, turn the camcorder off and then on. Engineer mode and user mode differ in the following ways.
Page 121: Basic Use Of The Setup Menu
4-6-2 Basic Use of the Setup Menu Use the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch, the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ ITEM switch, and the rotary encoder to manipulate the setup menu. Rotary encoder MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch Controls for use of the setup menu Follow the procedure below to use the setup menu. Display the setup menu.
Page 122 Displaying the setup menu Set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to ON to display the setup menu. The status display along the top and bottom disappears from the viewfinder screen, and the page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears.
Page 123 Selecting an item Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch to ITEM. Every time you push this switch to ITEM, the cursor (arrow), which indicates the selected item, moves to the next item. Cursor Movement sequence Cursor movement sequence You can also use the rotary encoder as follows to switch items. While a question mark appears at the left of the page title, if you press the rotary encoder, the question mark disappears, and the cursor appears.
Page 124 Changing the setting of ON/OFF selection of a selected item Check that the cursor is by the desired item, then press the rotary encoder. A question mark appears at the left of the setting value. Next carry out one of the following operations. To increase a setting value Turn the rotary encoder counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera.
Page 125 Return the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to OFF. The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen, and displays showing the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. When you close the switch cover...
Page 126: Indicators In The Viewfinder
4-7 Indicators in the Viewfinder The indicators of the status of the camcorder and the results of adjustments are arranged along the top and bottom edges of the viewfinder screen. 4-7-1 Layout of Indicators in the Viewfinder The indicators in the viewfinder are arranged as illustrated below.
Page 127 • The WHITE BAL switch is at PRST. • ATW is being used. • The lens extender is in use. • The FILTER selector is set to anything but 1 (DVW-707/707P). • The FILTER selector is set to anything but ND:1/CC:B. (DVW-709WS/709WSP/790WS/790WSP only).
Page 128: Setting The Indicator
Note that at the factory the ‘!’ page is not set for display. To access the ‘!’ LED page, either set the camcorder to engineer mode, or select the ‘!’ LED page from the MENU SELECT page before use.
Page 129 The display for setting the status disappears from the viewfinder screen, and the page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears.(When this menu is first used, the lowest- numbered page of the currently selected pages for configuring the menu appears.) Push the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the ‘!’...
Page 130 To end the menu operation, return the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to OFF. The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. 4-52...
Page 131: Status Display On The Viewfinder Screen
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/PAGE switch is set to OFF, and the viewfinder DISPLAY switch is set to ON, the items for which an “ON”...
Page 132: Layout Of The Status Display On The Viewfinder Screen
4-8-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown below. C:001 ENW/ ENW/ 71000 71000 95/01/01 12:10 95/01/01 12:10 SHOT ID (1-4) SHOT ID (1-4) FUNCTION MSG FUNCTION MSG ERROR MSG ERROR MSG...
Page 133 When an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System is used, this shows the remaining battery capacity numerically. 6 Self-diagnosis indicator When a fault has been detected in the camcorder, the indication “xxx?” appears. For example, when a fault is detected in the camera, the indication “CAM?” appears.
Page 134 Display 15-10 10-5 5-0 (flashing) q; Audio level indicator This indicator indicates the level of the audio channel selected by the monitor switch. This indicator roughly corresponds to the peak indication of the level meter of the internal VTR of a sine wave input as follows: Level indicator of audio channel selected by the monitor switch...
Page 135 1/100 (DVW-707/709WS/790WS) or 1/60 (DVW-707P/709WSP/ 790WSP), 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000: Shutter speed (in seconds) in standard mode. CLS: CLS mode ECS: ECS mode (DVW-790WS/790WSP only) EVS: EVS mode qd Gain indicator This indicator indicates the gain (in dB) of the video amplifier, as set by the GAIN selector.
Page 136: Selecting The Display Items
This shows the date and time of recording. This indicator is recorded together with the color bars w; Model name and serial number indicator This displays the model name and serial number of the camcorder. This indicator is recorded together with the color bars. 4-8-2 Selecting the Display Items To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen from the VF DISP page, turn on or off the indication next to each item.
Page 137 1,2,5 Selecting the display items Set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. (When this menu is first used, the lowest-numbered one of the currently selected pages appears). Push the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the VF DISP 1/2 or 2/2 page shown below appears (or use the rotary encoder).
Page 138 OFF. The setup 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).
Page 139: Display Mode And Setting Change And Adjustment Progress
4-8-3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages You can limit or suppress the messages that give details of setting changes and adjustment progress and results by setting a display mode. The conditions under which messages are displayed and their correspondence with the display mode are as follows: Setting change and adjustment progress messages and display modes Message display...
Page 140 Setting change and adjustment progress messages and display modes Message display condition When the shutter speed and mode setting has been changed When the black or white balance has been adjusted a) This is also displayed for about 3 seconds when the SHUTTER selector is set to b) DVW-790WS/790WSP only 4-62 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording...
Page 141 Changing the display mode The currently set display mode appears on the VF DISP page of the setup menu. Follow the procedure below to change it. Changing the display mode Follow steps 1 to 3 in Section 4-8-2 “Selecting the Display Items” (page 4-58), until the VF DISP 1/2 page of the setup menu is on the viewfinder screen and the cursor is at DISP MODE.
Page 142: Setting The Marker Display
4-8-4 Setting the Marker Display Use the MARKER 1/3 page of the setup menu to switch the display of the center and safety zone markers on or off and to select whether the area indicated by the safety zone marker is 80%, 90% or 100% of the screen area.
Page 143 E01*MARKER 1/3 pSAFETY ZONE SAFETY AREA CENTER CENTER H CENTER V MARKER 1/3 page (factory settings) Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the desired item (or use the rotary encoder). For each item, operate the rotary encoder as follows (directions indicated as seen from the front of the camera).
Page 144: Recording Superimposed Shot Data In Color Bars
To end the menu operation, return the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to OFF. The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. 4-8-5 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in Color Bars In the setup menu SHOT DISP.
Page 145 Use the following procedure. 1,2,6 Selecting the shot data for superimposed recording Set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to ON. The last page accessed appears in the viewfinder display (initially the SHOT DATA page appears). Press the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly toward the PAGE position (or use the rotary encoder) until the SHOT DISP.
Page 146 Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch repeatedly toward the ITEM position until the cursor is positioned to the left of the item you wish to set (or use the rotary encoder). The items and their meanings are as follows: DATE: date TIME: time MODEL NAME: model name SERIAL NO.: serial number...
Page 147: Setting The Shot Id
Press the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch toward the ITEM position (or use the rotary encoder), to advance the cursor to the next position, then return to step 4 to make the next on/off setting. To exit from the menu, return the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to the OFF position.
Page 148 Setting the shot ID Follow the procedure below to set the shot ID. 1,2,7 4,5,6 Set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. (When this menu is first used, the lowest-numbered page of the currently selected pages for configuring the menu appears).
Page 149 Each time you press the rotary encoder, the cursor moves one position to the right. If you press it when the cursor is at the right end, the cursor disappears, the camcorder exits from the character setting mode. Turn the rotary encoder until the character you wish to set appears.
Page 150 To end the menu operation, return the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to OFF. The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. Deleting a character Follow the procedure below.
Page 151: Displaying Time Code And Other Information
Press the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch to CANCEL/PRST. The character below the character position cursor disappears, and is replaced by a space (s). (1) To delete another character, press the rotary encoder repeatedly until the cursor is at the position of the character to be deleted. (2) Return to step 2 to delete the character.
Page 152 Press the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch toward the PAGE position (or use the rotary encoder) until the OPERATION 2 page appears, as shown below. Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch toward the ITEM position. Next press the rotary encoder, to display a question mark to the left of “TIME CODE DISP”.
Page 153 The set up menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. Selecting information to display Use the DISPLAY and DATA DISPLAY switches to select the information to display from the following.
Page 154: Adjustments And Settings From The Setup Menu
4-9 Adjustments and Settings From the Setup Menu The camcorder provides a menu for adjustments and settings. The basic method of using this setup menu was described in Section 4-6-2 “Basic Use of the Setup Menu” (page 4-43). This section elaborates how to use the setup menu to carry out each adjustment and setting.
Page 155: Setting The Gain Selector Values
4-9-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values Before using the camcorder, use the MASTER GAIN page of the setup menu to set the gains corresponding to the L, M, and H positions of the GAIN selector and the TURBO GAIN switch, which switches the gain of the video amplifier.
Page 156 ?E06*MASTER GAIN HIGH TURBO Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch repeatedly to ITEM until the cursor reaches the desired position (LOW, MID, HIGH or TURBO) (or use the rotary encoder). Press the rotary encoder, to display a question mark to the left of the display.
Page 157: Selecting The Functions
4-9-2 Selecting the Functions Use the FUNCTION 2/2 page of the setup menu to select the camcorder functions related to return video signal. Selecting required functions Follow the procedure below to select the required functions.
Page 158 Set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. (When this menu is first used, the lowest-numbered one of the currently selected pages appears.) Push the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the FUNCTION 2/2 page shown below appears (or use the rotary encoder).
Page 159 GENLOCK: To use the signal input to the GENLOCK IN connector as a camera genlock signal or for an external time code lock (the “ON” setting), turn the rotary encoder counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera, and in order not to use it (the “OFF”...
Page 160 VTR via the TRIAX connector on a CA-702/702P. REC INHIBIT (CCU): The VTR section on the camcorder and the 5- inch viewfinder (or color viewfinder) cannot be used while the camcorder is connected to a camera control unit via the TRIAX connector on a CA-755.
Page 161: Selecting The Test Output
ON or OFF function for the frame shutter. Notes • When a remote control unit is connected to the camcorder, the settings of the FILTER INH. and the IRIS OVERRIDE cannot be changed from the remote control unit. These items appear on the menu, but the cursor skips them so that they cannot be selected.
Page 162 1,2,7 4,5,6 Set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. (When this menu is first used, the lowest-numbered one of the currently selected pages appears.) Push the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the FUNCTION 1/2 page shown on the next page appears (or use the rotary encoder).
Page 163: Selecting The Aspect Ratio (Dvw-709Ws/709Wsp/ 790Ws/790Wsp Only)
To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to OFF. The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. 4-9-4 Selecting the Aspect Ratio (DVW-709WS/...
Page 164 1,2,5 Set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. (When this menu is first used, the lowest-numbered one of the currently selected pages appears.) Push the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly toward PAGE until the WIDE SCREEN page (see next page) appears (or use the rotary encoder).
Page 165 ?E14*WIDE SCREEN 16:9/4:3 MODE VF ASPECT BOX/4:3/14:9LMT: "16:9"BARS ID "16:9"VF ID WIDE SCREEN page (factory settings) Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch repeatedly toward ITEM until the cursor reaches the item whose setting you want to change (or use the rotary encoder). Use the rotary encoder to change the setting of the selected item.
Page 166 VF ASPECT: Turn the rotary encoder clockwise to change the aspect ratio of the viewfinder screen to that selected by 16:9/4:3 MODE (AUTO), or counterclockwise to fix the aspect ratio of the viewfinder screen at 4:3 (4:3) regardless of the 16:9/4:3 MODE setting.
Page 167 COLOR BAR (SMPTE type) –I COLOR BAR (EBU type) “16:9” indicator on the color bar display “16:9” VF ID: Turn the rotary encoder counterclockwise to keep a 16:9 mode indicator displayed on the the viewfinder screen when the 16:9 mode is selected (ON), or clockwise not to display the 16:9 mode indicator on the viewfinder screen (OFF).
Page 168 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to OFF. The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. 4-90...
Page 169: Setting The Color Temperature Manually
You can adjust the value of the white balance manually by setting the color temperature. This setting is done in engineer mode. To change the camcorder to engineer mode, turn the power off, then turn it on again while pressing down the rotary encoder.
Page 170 Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. Note If the WHTE BAL switch is not set to PRST when you operate the camcorder, the adjustment value will not be reflected in the output signal. Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch repeatedly towards ITEM (or press the rotary encoder) until the cursor reaches the item that you want to change.
Page 171: 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. This setting is done in engineer mode. To change the camcorder to engineer mode, turn the power off, then turn it on again while pressing down the rotary encoder.
Page 172 Set the WHITE BAL switch to channel A or B. Note If the WHITE BAL switch is not set to A or B when you operate the camcorder, the adjustment value will not be reflected in the output signal. Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch repeatedly toward ITEM (or turn the rotary encoder) until the cursor specifies the item you want to change.
Page 173: Setting The Cameraman Menu
Turn the power off. Then turn the power on again while pressing the ASSIGNABLE button. When “C01 MARKER 1/3” appears on the MENU screen, the camcorder is in CAMERAMAN menu storage mode. Note The MARKER 1/3 page may not appear if you release the ASSIGNABLE button too soon.
Page 174 Push the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly toward PAGE (or turn the rotary encoder) until the page that contains the item you want to store appears . Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ITEM switch repeatedly toward ITEM (or turn the rotary encoder) until the cursor is beside the item. 4-96 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording ?C01*MARKER 1/3...
Page 175 C21*LEVEL 4 C21*LEVEL 4 MASTER BLACK MASTER BLACK pMASTER GAMMA MASTER GAMMA MASTER BLK GAMMA: MASTER BLK GAMMA: KNEE POINT KNEE POINT KNEE SLOPE KNEE SLOPE KNEE SATURATION : KNEE SATURATION : KNEE KNEE WHITE CLIP WHITE CLIP WHITE CLIP LEVEL: WHITE CLIP LEVEL: Use the rotary encoder to specify the page number (1 to 5) to be stored to.
Page 176 Notes • The CAMERAMAN menu pages will not appear if no items have been stored. • If the settings in CAMERAMAN menu 1 to 5 (of MENU SELECT 5 in engineer mode) are OFF, the CAMERAMAN menu pages will not appear even if items are stored.
Page 177: Vtr Menu Display In The Display Panel
4-10 VTR Menu Display in the Display Panel When the camcorder is stopped, hold down the ADVANCE button and press the SHIFT button for at least one second to display the VTR menu in the display panel. Using the VTR menu, you can carry out with ease some of the system settings, including adjusting the internal clock, which are possible in the diagnosis mode.
Page 178: Using The Vtr Menu
Menu Item number LTC UBIT LTC UBIT MARKER REC START MARKER SHOT MARKER 1 SHOT MARKER 2 VITC UBIT SHOT DATA WATCH IC REVISE 4-10-2 Using the VTR Menu To access the VTR menu, hold down the ADVANCE button and press the SHIFT button for at least one second.
Page 179 WARNING HOLD button RESET button ADVANCE button SHIFT button Buttons used in the VTR menu Operations in the VTR menu relating to the internal clock Menu numbers 1, 2 and 6 are for settings relating to the internal clock. The following summarizes the procedure in these menus. Access the VTR menu.
Page 180 Change the internal clock setting as required. Press the SHIFT button. Exit the VTR menu. For details of operation for menu numbers 1, 2, and 6, see the respective sections, “Changing the time setting of the internal clock” (page 4-106), “Changing the date setting of the internal clock”...
Page 181 Menu item settings and indications in the display panel TIME SET Setting Internal clock time DATE SET Setting Internal clock date REC START/STOP TONE Setting No tone on starting and stopping recording Sound tone on starting and stopping recording AUTO SHOT NO. RESET Setting Reset shot number when new cassette loaded...
Page 182 SHOT NO. REGENE Setting The shot number is recorded continuously. The shot number is not recorded continuously. UBIT GROUP ID SET Setting The UBIT group ID is not set. The UBIT group ID is set. LTC UBIT Setting Set LTC user bits to fixed user bit values Set LTC user bits to real time Record shot data in LTC user bits LTC UBIT MARKER...
Page 183 REC START MARKER Setting Recording start marker recorded in user bits Recording start marker not recorded in user bits 1) This switch is effective when the LTC UBIT MARKER setting is 0 (“SW”). SHOT MARKER 1 Setting Shot marker 1 recorded in user bits Shot marker 1 not recorded in user bits 2) This switch is effective when the LTC UBIT MARKER setting is 0 (“SW”).
Page 184: Example Operations In The Vtr Menu
WATCH IC REVISE Setting Adjustment for internal clock (frames/hour) 4-10-3 Example Operations in the VTR Menu This section describes typical examples of setting operations carried out using the VTR menu. Changing the time setting of the internal clock Hold down the ADVANCE button and press the SHIFT button for at least one second.
Page 185 To increase the value, press the ADVANCE button. To decrease the value, hold down the HOLD button and press the ADVANCE button. Press the RESET button to set the seconds value to 00. If before you press the RESET button the seconds value is less than 30, the minutes value does not change.
Page 186 To increase the value, press the ADVANCE button. To decrease the value, hold down the HOLD button and press the ADVANCE button. Press the SHIFT button. The month indication flashes. Set the month. To increase the value, press the ADVANCE button. To decrease the value, hold down the HOLD button and press the ADVANCE button.
Page 187 Sounding a tone on starting and stopping recording Hold down the ADVANCE button and press the SHIFT button for at least one second. This displays the VTR menu. Press the ADVANCE button twice. Press the SHIFT button. The current setting of REC START/STOP TONE flashes. Press the ADVANCE button until the displayed setting value is 1.
Page 188 Press the SHIFT button twice. The current setting of LTC UBIT MARKER flashes. Press the ADVANCE button until the displayed setting value is 1. Press the SHIFT button three times. This saves the new setting value. Hold down the ADVANCE button and press the SHIFT button to exit the VTR menu.
Page 189 Make the setting once more. Changing the internal clock adjustment The rate of advancement of the internal clock while the camcorder is powered off can be adjusted as follows. Hold down the ADVANCE button and press the SHIFT button for at least one second.
Page 190 If the new setting is not saved correctly When you press the SHIFT button in step 5, an indication “6:E x xx” appears. Make the setting once more. 4-112 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording...
Page 191: Using The Setup Card
(not supplied). This data enables rapid recreation of suitable setup conditions. 4-11-1 Handling the Setup Card The setup card can be inserted or removed from the camcorder with the power turned on or off. Removing the setup card Push up on the tab on the right-hand side of the card insertion lid to open the lid.
Page 192 • Avoid high temperature and humidity. • Make sure the card does not get dirty or wet. • Avoid static electricity. • Store the card by inserting it into the camcorder and closing the card insertion lid. 4-114 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording...
Page 193: Using Data On The Setup Card
4-11-2 Using Data on the Setup Card The operations of saving data to the setup card and reading the saved data from the setup card are done from the SETUP CARD page of the setup menu. Writing data to the setup card Follow the procedure below.
Page 194 Push the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the SETUP CARD page shown below appears (or use the rotary encoder). ?E11*SETUP CARD ?E11*SETUP CARD READ(pCAM) READ( CAM) WRITE( WRITE(pCARD) CARD) ID EDIT ID EDIT WRITE PROTECT WRITE PROTECT WHITE DATA READ: WHITE DATA READ: PRESS:READ CARD PRESS:READ CARD...
Page 195 • To continue the writing of data, go on to step 6. Press the rotary encoder. The displayed card ID and the setting data stored in the camcorder are written to the card. While the data is being written, the message “WRITING DATA!” is displayed.
Page 196 Updating the data If data is already saved on the card, a message asking whether or not that data is to be updated is displayed in step 6 (page 4-117). The message is illustrated below. To update the data, press the rotary encoder. 4-118 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording E11*SETUP CARD...
Page 197 Protecting saved data If you set the WRITE PROTECT setting to “ON” in engineer mode to protect data written to a setup card, then pressing the rotary encoder in step 6 of the foregoing procedure (page 4-117) does not carry out overwriting.
Page 198 • To enable the write-protection function (the “ON” setting), turn the rotary encoder counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera. • To disable the write-protection function (the “OFF” setting), turn the rotary encoder clockwise. If data cannot be written If when you press the rotary encoder in step 6 of the foregoing procedure (page 4-116) one of the following error messages appears, then the data was not written.
Page 199 Set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. (When this menu is first used, the lowest-numbered one of the currently selected pages appears.) Push the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch repeatedly to PAGE until the SETUP CARD page shown below appears (or use the rotary encoder).
Page 200 Notes • The data and the card ID read from the card overwrite the data stored in the camcorder. Before going on to step 6, re-check the card ID and decide whether it is necessary to read the data and card ID from the card.
Page 201 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch to OFF. The setup menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the displays indicating the current status of the camcorder appear along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. If data cannot be read...
Page 202 When data is read from a card, the card ID is also read, and that ID overwrites the card ID associated with the data that was previously in the camcorder. Move the cursor to ID EDIT on the SETUP CARD page.
Page 203 ID-4 are not recorded on the setup card. • To set or modify only the card ID of data stored on a card, read the data from the card to the camcorder, set or modify the card ID, then write that data back to the card.
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Page 205: Chapter 5 Setting Up The Camcorder
5-1 Power Supply You need to power on the camcorder for the flange focal length adjustment, viewfinder focus and screen adjustment, etc., which are described later. The following power supplies can be used with the camcorder. • A BP-L60A/L90A lithium-ion battery pack •...
Page 206: 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. Align these lines. Slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder.
Page 207 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 208: Using An Np-1B Battery Pack
5-1-2 Using an NP-1B Battery Pack The camcorder will operate continuously for about 40 minutes with an NP-1B Battery Pack. Use of this battery pack requires a DC-L1 Battery Adaptor (not supplied). Before use, charge the battery pack with a BC-1WD/1WDCE Battery Charger for about 1 hour.
Page 209: Using A Bp-90A Battery Pack
Mount the DC-L1 Battery Adaptor on the back of the camcorder. Back of camcorder 5-1-3 Using a BP-90A Battery Pack The camcorder will operate for about 120 minutes (DVW-707/707P), 110 minutes (DVW-709WS/709WSP) or 105 minutes (DVW-790WS/ 790WSP) with a BP-90A Battery Pack. Use of this battery pack requires a DC-L90 Battery Adaptor (not supplied).
Page 210 Fit a BP-90A Battery Pack in the DC-L90 Battery Adaptor. 1 Push the lever up. 2 Open the side cover. Mount the DC-L90 Battery Adaptor on the back of the camcorder. Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 3 Insert the battery pack.
Page 211: Avoiding Breaks In Operation Due To Dead Batteries
When the external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is not used First load the camcorder with a fully charged internal battery pack, then remove the DC output cable of the external battery from the DC IN connector.
Page 212: Using An Ac Adaptor
5-1-5 Using an AC Adaptor Using an AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply as shown in the following figure, and turn the POWER switch of the AC-550/550CE on. DC output cable (supplied with the AC-550/550CE)
Page 213: Using The Anton Bauer Ultralight System
5-1-7 Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System You can equip the camcorder with a special battery mount which the Anton Bauer Corporation has developed for its Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System. When the camcorder is used with an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery, the remaining battery capacity is shown numerically in the viewfinder display.
Page 214: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Slide the viewfinder to the most convenient position. Tighten the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. Storing the camcorder in the carrying case Always store the camcorder with the viewfinder moved fully in the direction opposite to the barrel and the viewfinder left-right positioning ring tightened.
Page 215 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 5-11...
Page 216: Adjusting The Viewfinder Focus And Screen
Adjusting the viewfinder focus Adjusting the viewfinder screen Adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown below. BRIGHT control CONTRAST control PEAKING control Adjusting the viewfinder screen 5-12 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 217: Detaching The Viewfinder
Holding the viewfinder stopper up, slide the viewfinder in the direction indicated by the arrow and detach it. Remove the viewfinder cable and microphone cable from the clamps and disconnect them. Viewfinder stopper Detaching the viewfinder Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-13...
Page 218 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. For more information, refer to the BKW-401 manual.
Page 219: Detaching The Eyepiece
Turn the eyepiece locking ring fully counterclockwise, to line up the red marks on the locking ring and the viewfinder barrel. Mark (red) Mark (red) Locking ring Detach the eyepiece. Mark on end of eyepiece (red) Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-15...
Page 220 Turn the eyepiece locking ring clockwise until its “LOCK” arrow points at the mark on the viewfinder barrel. Note When the eyecup is worn out, replace it with a new one (service part number 3-723-079-02). 5-16 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 221: Mounting The Lens
Holding the lens in place, push the lens locking lever down to mount the lens. Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector. Secure the lens cable with the cable clamps. Mounting the lens Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-17...
Page 222: Adjusting The Flange Focal Length
Open the iris. Place the flange focal length adjustment chart about 3 m (10 ft) away from the camera, lit well enough to provide a satisfactory video output level. 5-18 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Adjusting the flange focal length...
Page 223 Turn the Ff 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. Tighten the Ff ring fixing screws. Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-19...
Page 224: 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. Using the microphone detached from the camcorder...
Page 225 Using the microphone attached to the camcorder Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder. Place the microphone in the microphone holder. Tighten the screw. Microphone holder Place the microphone in the holder so that “UP” is at the top.
Page 226 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector, and set the AUDIO IN switch for the desired recording channel to FRONT. Connect to the MIC IN connector. 5-22 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 227: Using An External Microphone
Set the LINE/MIC/ 48 V ON selector to 48 V ON if you use an external power supply type microphone. Otherwise, set the selector to MIC. L O C K AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Microphone 5-23...
Page 228: Using An External Microphone Attached To The Camcorder
Using an external microphone attached to the camcorder You can attach an external microphone to the camcorder by using a CAC-12 Microphone Holder (not supplied). Additionally, by using a CRS-3P Cradle Suspension (not supplied), you can reduce the mechanical vibration noise from the VTR, and can also attach a long microphone.
Page 229 Attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder. The supplied screws for the CAC-12 Open the CAC-12 and remove the microphone adaptor. Loosen the screw. Open the CAC-12. Microphone adaptor Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder CAC-12 (Continued) 5-25...
Page 230 Mount the assembly from step 1 in the CAC-12. Mount the microphone into the cradle suspension. 5-26 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Tighten the screw. Close the CAC-12. Microphone...
Page 231 • If the microphone you connect to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connector is of the external power supply type, set the appropriate LINE/MIC/ 48 V ON selector to 48 V ON. Otherwise, set the selector to MIC. Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-27...
Page 232: Attaching A Uhf Portable Tuner (For A Uhf Wireless Microphone System)
Fitting a WRR-28M (using a BP-L60A/L90A 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.
Page 233 Back of camcorder BP-L60A/L90A Adjustment screws BETACAM holder kit L O C K Holes WRR tuner fitting Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting. WRR-28M L O C K (Continued) 5-29 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 234 Connect the tuner power cord to the DC OUT connector of the camcorder, and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN connector for channel 1 or 2. Set the AUDIO IN switch for the appropriate channel to REAR. Fitting a WRR-28M (using an NP-1B or BP-90A Battery...
Page 235 Attach the BETACAM holder kit supplied with the tuner to the WRR tuner fitting. Mount the tuner on the battery adaptor. 1 Attach the hook to the bracket. 2 Tighten the screw. BETACAM holder kit Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder WRR-28M (Continued) 5-31...
Page 236 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 AUDIO IN switch for the appropriate channel to REAR. 5-32 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 237: Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment
Set the AUDIO IN switch for the appropriate channel to REAR. Set the LINE/MIC/ 48 V ON selector for the appropriate channel to LINE. L O C K Audio equipment AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 Line input connection Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-33...
Page 238: Tripod Mounting
5-6 Tripod Mounting You can easily mount and dismount the camcorder on a tripod by using the tripod adaptor (not supplied). Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod. Tripod adaptor Camera mount Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor. 5-34...
Page 239: Removing The Camcorder From The Tripod Adaptor
If the pin remains in the engaged position, you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor. Stowed position...
Page 240: 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 5-36 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 241 Attaching Clip Attaching the shoulder strap Removing Press here to release. Removing the shoulder strap Pull up the strap to lock the fitting. Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-37...
Page 242: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position
You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position backward or forward by up to 10 mm (3/8 inch). This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder. Bottom view Loosen the two screws.
Page 243: Putting On The Rain Cover
Cover Attach the optional rain cover as illustrated below. This cover is so designed that you can change cassettes, reach the controls, and mount the camcorder on a tripod with the cover on. When attaching the shoulder strap, pass it...
Page 244 Access the controls on the camcorder through these sleeves. Front When connecting external equipment, pass the connection cables through this sleeve and fasten the drawstrings. When not using this sleeve, fold it onto the velcro tape at the bottom of the rain cover.
Page 245 Rain cover bottom Front Close the velcro tape. Back Front You can mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor through Back these holes. 5-41 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 246: Connecting The Remote Control Unit
Connecting the RM-B150 or RM-P9 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) enables remote control of the principal camera functions. Turning the POWER switch of the camcorder to ON when the Remote Control Unit is connected to the REMOTE connector (8 pin), automatically puts the camcorder into remote control mode.
Page 247 SHUTTER switch, and the MENU ON/OFF/PAGE switch and so forth will not function. • When you connect the remote control unit, the camcorder will return to the settings that were in effect the last time you used the remote control unit.
Page 248 Even if you read the information from the setup card, the absolute value setting on the setup card will be overwritten by the volume setting on the RM-B150. This, however, can be avoided by setting the volume to relative mode. 5-44 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 249: 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 Follow the procedure below. Load a fully charged battery pack.
Page 250 • The leader tape is wound on the take-up reel. 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 251: Testing The Camera
6-1-2 Testing the Camera Set the switches and selectors as follows: Iris: Automatic DISPLAY: OFF Zoom: SERVO/MAN Switch and selector settings for testing 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.
Page 252 DISPLAY switch on the viewfinder to ON. Check that when sound is input to a microphone connected to the MIC IN connector on the front of the camcorder, the audio level indication appears on the viewfinder screen. Chapter 6 Maintenance...
Page 253: Testing The Iris And Zoom Functions
The current display status may inhibit one of the displays or operations mentioned in steps 3 to 6. If this happens, switch the camcorder to engineer mode, set the DISP MODE to 3 in the VF DISP page of the setup menu, then set the desired items in the SHUTTER, ‘!’...
Page 254: Testing The Vtr
Set the iris back to automatic adjustment mode, and check the following points when the GAIN selector is moved from L to M to • For objects of the same brightness, the iris is adjusted to correspond to the change in setting. •...
Page 255: Testing The Automatic Audio Level Adjusting
Press the VTR START button again, and check that the tape stops and that the REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off. Repeat the checks of steps 5 and 6, this time using the VTR button on the lens. Press the RESET button, and check that the counter display goes to “00 : 00 : 00 : 00”.
Page 256: Testing The Earphone And Speaker
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches to MANUAL. Adjust the MIC AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of the camcorder. Check that the level indications increase as the control is turned counterclockwise. 4 Testing the earphone and speaker Turn the MONITOR control and check that the speaker volume changes accordingly.
Page 257 6 Checking the functions of the user bits and time code Set the user bits as required. For more information, see Section 4-5-1 “Setting the User Bits” (page 4-27). Set the time code. For more information, see Section 4-5-2 “Setting the Time Code” (page 4-29). Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.
Page 258: Maintenance
6-2 Maintenance 6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads To clean the video heads, always use a Sony BCT-D12CL Cleaning Cassette. Carefully follow the instructions given with the cleaning cassette, as incorrect or excessive use could damage the video heads. 6-2-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder •...
Page 259 Detach the eyepiece unit from the viewfinder. For more information, see Section 5-2-4 “Detaching the Eyepiece” (page 5-15). Remove the eyecup from the eyecup holder. Remove the protecting filter together with the packing ring from inside the eyecup holder. 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 260: Operation Warnings
6-3 Operation Warnings When a problem occurs either at power on or during operation, warnings are given by the WARNING indicator and tally indicator, in the display panel, and in the viewfinder. The speaker and earphone also give audible warnings. Display panel Warning/ Flashing/...
Page 261 Problem VTR action Video head gap After clogged head is detected, clogged or problem in recording continues but is recording circuit. substandard. Servo lock lost. Recording continues but is substandard. Interface error Recording continues but stops if between system CPU the tape sticks to the head drum.
Page 262 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. Aliasing When patterns of stripes or lines are shot, they may appear jagged. 6-14 Chapter 6 Maintenance Vertical tails show on the image.
Page 263: Appendix
Specifications Power voltage – Power consumption DVW-707/707P: 29 W DVW-709WS/709WSP: 31.5 W DVW-790WS/790WSP: 32 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 264: Video Camera Section
Dimensions 37 (1 Video Camera Section General Imager DVW-707/707P/709WS/709WSP: HAD CCD DVW-790WS/790WSP: Power HAD CCD Imager Configuration RGB, 3 CCDs Spectral system F 1.4 prism system (with quartz filter) Appendix 340 (13 377 (14 Dimensions in mm (inches) -inch interline-transfer type Power...
Page 265 Built-in filters DVW-707/707P: ND filter 1 : 3200K 2 : 5600K + 3 : 5600K 4 : 5600K + DVW-709WS/709WSP/790WS/790WSP: CC filter A: Cross filter B: 3200K C: 4300K D: 6300K ND filter 1: Straight through Electronic shutter speed 1000 •...
Page 266 DVW-707/707P: 89.9% reflection chart, 2000 lx (F10 standard) DVW-709WS/709WSP/790WS/790WSP: 89.9% reflection chart, 2000 lx (F9 standard) Minimum illumination DVW-707/707P: 0.15 lx (at F 1.4, 48 dB gain) DVW-709WS/709WSP/790WS/790WSP: 0.2 lx (at F1.4, +48 dB gain) DVW-707/709WS/790WS: 65 dB (Y typical) DVW-707P/709WSP/790WSP: 63 dB (Y typical)
Page 267: Vtr Section
DVW-707/707P: 600 TV lines DVW-709WS/709WSP/790WS/790WSP: 450 TV lines (16:9 mode) 600 TV lines (4:3 mode) The eyepiece on the DVW-709WS/709WSP/790WS/790WSP has a lower magnification than the eyepiece on the DVW-707/707P. VTR Section General Usable cassette tapes -inch Digital BETACAM cassette tapes...
Page 268 Video (when using standard playback machine) Bandwidth K factor (2T pulse) Y/C delay Audio (when using standard playback machine) Frequency response Dynamic range Distortion Crosstalk Wow and flutter Input/output connectors Signal inputs AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (XLR, 3-pin, female) 60 dBu / 4 dBu for DVW-707/709WS/790WS, or 60 dBs for DVW-707P/709WSP/790WSP MIC IN (XLR, 3-pin, female)
Page 269 GENLOCK IN (BNC type) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms TC IN (BNC type) 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kilohms Signal outputs VIDEO OUT (BNC type) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced TEST OUT (BNC type) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced AUDIO OUT (XLR, 5-pin, male) 0 dBm TC OUT (BNC type) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms...
Page 270: Supplied Accessories
BSC-1-Pack (Four BSC-1s with a setup card holder) Digital BETACAM cassette tapes BCT-D60/D12/D22/D32/D40 Viewfinder and related equipment BVF-VC10W Color Viewfinder 1) Maintenance Manual Part 1 This manual gives the information necessary for users to maintain the camcorder and its optional equipment. Appendix...
Page 271 Consult your Sony representative for more infomation about these filters. Equipment for remote control RM-B150 Remote Control Unit RM-P9 Remote Control Unit (requires CCA-86-0.4 conversion cable) BVR-3 Remote Control Unit VA-DN1 Camcorder Interface Adaptor Audio equipment C-74 microphone ECM-MS5 stereo microphone CAC-12 Microphone Holder...
Page 272 LC-304SFT Soft Carrying Case Rain cover WRR Tuner Fitting (service part number: A-8278-057-A) VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor Maintenance Manual Part 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 1) Maintenance Manual Part 2 This manual gives the additional information to fully maintain the comcorder. It contains details of adjustments that can be made, cirduit diagrams, etc.
Page 273: Glossary
Glossary Aliasing Distortion of the signal caused by overlap of the baseband signal and the lower sideband signal when the signal is demodulated. Auto Tracing White balance. The white balance is automatically adjusted for the lighting conditions during shooting. Bayonet mount A type of lens mount.
Page 274 Color temperature The temperature in Kelvins (K) to represent the color of a light source, determined by heating a perfectly black body until its color matches that of the light source. Color temperature is higher when the color is bluish and lower when reddish.
Page 275 Drop frame mode SMPTE time code runs at 30 frames/second, while the NTSC color television system runs at about 29.97 frames/second. This means that a length of 1 hour as indicated by time code is longer than the actual clock time of 1 hour by 108 frames, or about 3.6 seconds.
Page 276 Frame Interline Transfer. A type of CCD imager featuring substantially reduced vertical smear. See also CCD and Vertical smear. Flange focal length The distance from the plane of lens mounting flange to the image focal plane. Abbreviated to Ff. Flare Dark or colored flashes caused by signal overload through extreme light reflections of polished objects or very bright lights.
Page 277 Hunting Repeated brightening and darkening of an image resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control. IRE scale The scale to determine video signal amplitudes devised by the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE), an American organization now called the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). Interline Transfer.
Page 278 Sawtooth waveform A form of signal resembling the teeth of a saw. A video signal having a sawtooth waveform is used to check linearity and other characteristics of video amplifiers. Shot data Data recorded, while shooting, in the color bars, the U-BIT data of the VITC, and so forth.
Page 279 Time code synchronization To synchronize the built-in time code generator of video equipment such as a VTR to an external time code. Turbo gain Video amplifier gain boosted from 30 dB to 36 or 42 dB by combining blocks of 2 or 4 adjacent pixels of the CCD. User bits A total of 32 bits are provided in the time code which the user can use to record such information as date, scene number, or reel number on video...
Page 280 White shading When shooting a white object, the upper and lower portions of the screen may appear magenta or green while the central portion appears white, depending on the performance of the camera lens. This is called white shading. Zebra pattern In a video camera, striped patterns which appear in the viewfinder screen to indicate areas of the image where the video level is higher than a certain value.
Page 281: Index
Index AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor 1-7, Accessories A-8 Accessory attachments 2-3 AC-DN1/DN2A AC Adaptor 1-7, Adjustment and settings for recording audio level 4-24 black balance and white balance 4-1 electronic shutter 4-13 reference value for automatic iris adjustment 4-21 time data 4-27 setting color temperature manually 4-91 specifying an offset for the...
Page 282 702/755 Camera Adaptor” above. Cameraman tally indicator 2-16 CAMERAMAN menu 4-95 Camera section features 1-1 specifications A-2 testing 6-3 Carrying case storing the camcorder 5-10 Cassette number indicator 4-54 setting 4-37 Cassette tape loading 3-1 preventing accidental erasure slack checking 3-3...
Page 283 Color playback 3-19 Condensation 6-2 Continuous recording 3-9 CONTRAST control 2-15 Cradle suspension (CRS-3P) 5-24 CTL 2-32, 2-41 DC IN connector 2-1 DC-L1 Battery Adaptor 1-7, 5-4 DC-L90 Battery Adaptor 1-7, 5-6 DC OUT connector 2-9 DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control) 2-21 DF/NDF switch 2-33 DIAG button 2-36...
Page 284 FILTER selector 2-18 Flange focal length 5-18 Flicker 4-14 Fog-proof filter 1-6, 6-11 F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch 2-33 Gain indicator 4-57 selecting the GAIN selector value 4-77 GAIN selector 2-22 GENLOCK IN connector 2-29 Glossary A-11 Head cleaning 6-10 HOLD button 2-32 HUMID indicator 2-39, 3-5, 6-1, 6-12 I, J, K...
Page 285 microphone holder (A) 5-24 microphone holder (CAC-12) 1-7, 5-25 using an external microphone 5-24 using the supplied microphone 5-20 Monitor 1-6, 3-20 See also Playback. MONITOR switch 2-11 MONITOR volume control 2-11 ND (Neutral Density) filter 2-19, NP-1B Battery Pack 1-7, 5-4 See also Battery and Power Supply.
Page 286 Recording basic procedure 3-5 cassette tape 3-1, A-8 checking the recording 3-20 continuous recording 3-9 Loop Rec Function 3-12 parts and controls 2-14 recording pause 3-9 reversing the picture orientation 3-18 Recording review 3-19 Recording run mode 2-33, 4-30 Reference video signal 4-32 Remaining tape indicator 4-55 Remote control 5-42 remote control unit (BVR-3)
Page 287 Shutter speed and mode indicator 4-56 SLACK indicator 2-39, 6-12 Spare indicators 4-49 Speaker 2-13 testing 6-8 Specifications A-1 STOP button 2-26 Storing the camcorder 1-8, 5-10 System configuration 1-6 Tally cameraman tally indicator 2-16 indicators 2-36 TALLY switch 2-36 Tape...
Page 288 See also Cassette tape. TC IN connector 2-29 TC OUT connector 2-30 Testing the camcorder before shooting audio level adjusting functions camera section 6-3 earphone 6-8 external microphones 6-8 iris function 6-5 preparations for testing 6-1 speaker 6-8 tape transport functions 6-6...
Page 289 detaching 5-13 detaching and reattaching the eyepiece 5-15 diopter adjustment ring 2-16, 5-12 front-rear positioning lever 2-16, 5-11 left-right positioning ring 2-16, 5-10 rotation bracket (BKW-401) 1-6, 5-14 screen displays See Display. selecting information to display 4-75 specifications A-5 stopper 2-16, 5-13 testing 6-3 VITC 1-5 features 1-4...
Page 294 Name Office Address Phone...
Page 295 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual without the express written permission of Sony...
Page 296 Sony Corporation Communication System Solutions Network Company Printed in Japan 2000.08.13 1999 DVW-707/707P DVW-709WS/709WSP DVW-790WS/790WSP (SY) 3-865-903-02(1)

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Sony DVW-707/707P 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

Setup Menu Operating Section

Time Code System

Warnings and Indications

Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

About Cassettes

Recording

Checking the Recording - Playback

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

Setup Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen

Indicators in the Viewfinder

Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

Adjustments and Settings from the Setup Menu

VTR Menu Display in the Display Panel

Using the Setup Card

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

Glossary

Index

Quick Links

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