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COLOR VIDEO CAMERA
BVP-E30 series
You can find the Operation Manuals in Japanese, English, French,
German, Italian and Spanish on the CD-ROM (packed together).
For details on the manuals supplied, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual”
on page 4.
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition
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Für Kunden in Europa WARNING Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not EMV-Richtlinie (89/336/EWG) der EG-Kommission. Angewandte Normen: expose the unit to rain or moisture. EN 55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung) To avoid electrical shock, do not open the EN 55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified (Störfestigkeit), personnel only. für die folgenden elektroma
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Table of Contents Using the CD-ROM Manual.................................................. 4 CD-ROM System Requirements ...............................................4 Preparations ...............................................................................4 Reading the CD-ROM Manual..................................................4 Overview ............................................................................... 5 Features............................................................
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Reading the CD-ROM Manual Using the CD-ROM To read the operation manual contained on the CD-ROM Manual disc, do the following: 1 Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive. The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operation Manual for the BVP-E30 series (Japanese, English, A cover page appears automatically in your browser. French, German, Italian, and Spanish versions). If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double-click the index.htm file on the CD-ROM disc. CD-ROM System
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Lower smear Thanks to the Power HAD EX technology, the smear level Overview has been largely improved by about 25 dB (compared with the Sony IT POWER HAD CCD) to –145 dB or less. The BVP-E30-series Color Video Camera is a digital Progressive Scan (PsF) portable camera with functions and performance suitable By adopting the double-density CCD, Progressive Scan for use in a studio as well as for outside broadcast (PsF) is possible. Progressive Scan signals from the CCD applications. The BVP
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mechanism adopted in this camera also allows you to Electronic color-temperature conversion (5600K) soften images. Color-temperature conversion at 5600K is electronically conducted. Thus, instead of an optical color-temperature Triple-skin-tone-detail control conversion filter, the number of ND filters can be Skin-tone detail correction that allows detail to be set increased. independently for each of the three separate color ranges is provided. The combination of the skin-tone detail contr
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Location and Function of Parts Side Panels a Handle buttons b Viewfinder lock lever BVP-E30P c Assignable button d ND filter selector d ND filter selector e CC filter selector (BVP- E30/E30WS/E30WSP only) f WHITE BAL switch g OUTPUT/DCC switch h GAIN switch l Memory Stick slot i VTR switch ON STATUS OFF j STATUS/CANCEL switch CANCEL MENU MENU DISPLAY GENLOCK k DISPLAY switch m Shoulder pad lock lever n CA lock screw o LOCK knob p Viewfinder lock ring TESTOUT MIC q TEST OUT connector Location and
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a Handle buttons g OUTPUT/DCC (output signal select/auto knee) The function of each of these buttons is assignable in the switch menu operation. Selects an output signal supplied to a VTR, viewfinder, and At the factory, the front-side button is set to RET 1, and the video monitor (color-bar signals or camera picture). When rear-side button is set to INCOM 1. a camera picture is selected, the auto knee function can be RET 1 (return video 1): A return video 1 signal from the activated. Camer
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l Memory Stick slot Front Panel Insert a Memory Stick to store file data. For details, see “Using a Memory Stick” on page 18. m CA lock screw Tighten the screw to secure the CA-570/570P/950/950P Camera Adaptor or the WLL-CA55 Wireless Camera Transmitter to the camera. n Shoulder pad lock lever VF a VF connector Raise up the lever to move the shoulder pad forwards or b Cable clamp backwards. Do this to ensure the best balance when shooting with the camera on your shoulder. c Lens mount lever
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e MENU SELECT knob pressing it again stops recording. It is the same function as When the DISPLAY switch on the side panel is set to with the VTR button on the lens. MENU and the menu is displayed, turn this control knob to select a menu item and press it to register the selection. i LENS connector (12-pin) Connect a lens cable. For details, see “Menu Operation” on page 21. j MIC (microphone) connector (3-pin) f MIC LEVEL (microphone level) control Connect a microphone cable. When a portable V
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Detaching the viewfinder Detaching the eyepiece For shooting with your eye away from the viewfinder, you 1 Turn the viewfinder lock ring to loosen it. can detach the eyepiece to get a clearer view on the entire screen. The CRT screen and mirror can also be cleaned more easily when the eyepiece is detached. 1 Turn the eyepiece locking ring fully counterclockwise until the red match marks on the locking ring and the viewfinder barrel are aligned. 2 Pull the viewfinder stopper up and slide the
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Cleaning the viewfinder Attaching the Camera Adaptor or To ensure a clear view while shooting, you must keep the Wireless Camera Transmitter interior of the viewfinder clean. To clean the viewfinder, remove the viewfinder from the camera and take care not If you attach the CA-570/570P/950/950P Camera Adaptor to scratch any of the components within the viewfinder. to the camera, a portable VTR, camera control unit or AC For details on detaching the viewfinder, see “Detaching adaptor can be
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Removing the camera from the tripod Mounting the Camera to a Tripod adaptor Mount the camera to a tripod using a VCT-14 Tripod Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction Adaptor. of the arrow. Caution Select an appropriate hole from among those at the bottom of the tripod adaptor considering the balance of the weight of the camera and the tripod adaptor. If an inappropriate hole is selected, the camera may fall over. Check that the size of the selected hole matches tha
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Notes on Memory Stick Using a Memory Stick What is “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile When a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the camera, the file IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data data can be stored on the “Memory Stick,” which enables capacity that exceeds that of a floppy disk. “Memory you to share data among cameras. Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick”-compatible products. Insert
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“Memory Stick PRO” Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the “Memory Stick” with MagicGate copyright protection labeling position. technology, exclusive for “Memory Stick PRO”- Carry and store the “Memory Stick” in its case. compliant products. Do not touch the connector of the “Memory Stick” with This type of “Memory Stick” cannot be used with the anything, including your finger or metallic objects. BVP-E30 series. Do not strike, bend, or drop the “Memory Stick.” Do
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Menu screen Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU, and the menu screen Display on the Viewfinder will appear. Screen 1 TOP On the viewfinder screen, the current status of the camera, TEST OUT :cENC TEST CHARA.: ON as well as menu items, can be displayed. TEST MARKER: OFF Status display VF OUT : Y MIX VF : OFF Set the DISPLAY switch to ON. The current settings of the switches on the camera and automatically adjusted values CHARACTER SYNC: VF will appear. EX F255
