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3-861-961-12(1)
Digital Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
DSR-300F/300PF
DSR-300K/300PK
DSR-300L/300PL
1998 by Sony Corporation
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LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. To avoid electrical shock, do not open Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Note Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swall
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Configurations .................................................... 7 Overview Features ............................................................................. 8 Features on Camera Section ................................................ 8 Features on VCR Section .................................................... 9 Location and Function of Parts ..................................... 11 Front View ........................................................
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Table of Contents Chapter 3 Basic Procedure for Shooting........................................47 Shooting Recording ........................................................................49 Cassettes for the DSR-300/300P ....................................... 49 Recording on the Internal VCR ......................................... 50 Recording on an External VCR ......................................... 54 Back Space Editing .........................................................55 Start
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Chapter 5 Setting on the VCR Section — VCR Menu..................... 91 Adjustments and VCR Menu Operation ...................................................... 92 Settings Basic Operation ................................................................. 92 Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar ..... 93 Menu 201 Checking the Total Operating (Power-On) Hours ....................................... 93 Menu 204 Selecting Frame Mode (DF/NDF) for Time Code (for DSR-300 Only) .........
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Table of Contents Appendixes Important Notes on Operation ..................................... 113 Characteristics of CCD Sensors ...................................... 113 Cleaning the Video Heads ............................................ 114 Warning System ............................................................115 Condensation ................................................................... 116 Troubleshooting ............................................................117 Specific
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Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview Product Configurations The six models, DSR-300F, DSR-300K, DSR-300L, shown in the figure below. The operation of the basic DSR-300PF, DSR-300PK and DSR-300PL, comprise camcorder is the same in all cases. both NTSC and PAL versions and the components as DSR-300F/300PF DSR-300K/300PK DSR-300L/300PL Microphone VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor DXF-701WS/701WSCE Viewfinder Switch guard RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit Test chart for flange DSR-300/300P Camcorder Shoulder stra
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Chapter 1 Overview Features New Functions boost operability Features on Camera Section EZ (easy) mode function 1 /2-inch IT type Power HAD CCD When there isn’t time to check the camcorder settings, simply press the EZ mode button to start the auto 1 adjustment function using standard settings. There is The DSR-300/300P Digital Camcorder uses /2-inch IT no need to lose a shot for lack of setup time. type Power HAD CCDs. It excels in reduction of smear, sensitivity and picture quality. EZ (easy)
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Chapter 1 Overview Viewfinder super detail Video light control Video signals for the viewfinder are mixed with DTL A video light connector and control switch are signals to make focusing easier. equipped. You can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop VCR operation. Dual zebra pattern display Two types of zebra patterns, zebra 1 and zebra 2 can High-performance viewfinder (DXF- be displayed simultaneously or independently. The 701WS/701WSCE) zebra 1 can be set to the lev
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Chapter 1 Overview Features ClipLink™ function VCR data display The ClipLink function links all stages from shooting to The DSR-300/300P is able to display the following editing. Once editing points have been set with this data on the viewfinder screen. function during shooting, they can be used to boost the • Time values (counter, time code, or user bit values) efficiency of editing work. • Audio recording levels • Remaining tape time Creation of clips • Operation mode of the VCR section Using
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Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts Front View 0 Switch guard fitting screws How to fit the switch guard 1. Detach the two screws (M3). 1 MIC IN +48 V connector 2. Place the supplied switch guard so that the EZ MODE button, A.IRIS MODE switch and ATW button are covered, and retain it using 2 VF connector the two screws detached in step 1. 3 FILTER control 4 Lens mount 5 SHUTTER switch 6 TAKE button 7 AUDIO LEVEL knob Switch guard 8 WHT/BLK switch (supplied) 9 VTR button 1 MIC (micr
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Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts Right Side View Front section 1 EZ FOCUS button 2 EDIT SEARCH buttons 3 LIGHT switch 4 EZ MODE button and indicator 5 ZEBRA button and indicator 6 A.IRIS MODE switch and indicator 7 MENU switch 8 W.BAL switch 9 MENU dial 0 POWER switch !Á OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch !ª NG button !£ GAIN switch !¢ ATW button and indicator 1 EZ FOCUS button 2 EDIT SEARCH buttons Press this button to turn the “easy focus” function on. You can see the search playback while
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Chapter 1 Overview 4 EZ (“easy”) MODE button and indicator 0 POWER switch Press this button (EZ mode on) when you want to be Powers the camcorder on or off. able to shoot immediately, with automatic adjustment of the camcorder settings to standard values. (See page !Á OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ (DynaLatitude/dynamic 88 for EZ mode setting.) When this function is used, contrast control plus) switch the iris and the white balance are adjusted Use this switch to select the DCC+ function, the automatically.
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Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts Rear section 1 EJECT button EJECT STOP REW PLAY F FWD 2 Tape transport buttons and indicators 3 EARPHONE connector 4 WARNING indicator 5 LIGHT switch 6 DISPLAY switch 7 AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs 8 Display window 9 RESET/(MENU SET) button 0 Speaker !Á ALARM knob !ª MONITOR knob 1 EJECT 6 button 3 EARPHONE connector (mini-jack) Press to open the cassette holder (1 on page 23) when Connect an earphone or headphones. This outputs the the camcorde
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Chapter 1 Overview The audio levels are indicated in the display window 8. 7 AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio recording For details, see “8 Display window”. level adjustments for channels 1 and 2) knobs When the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches 8 Display window (4 on page 19) are set to MANUAL, these knobs Shows the following items. Use the LIGHT switch (5 adjust the audio levels being recorded on channels 1 on page 14) to light up the display window. and 2. a Playback indication b DATE indicatio
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Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts j Lithium backup battery warning Appears when the voltage of the internal lithium backup battery (CR2032) is low. If this indication appears, replace the lithium backup battery immediately. For further information about replacing lithium battery, see “Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery” (page 31). k DVCAM indication Disappears when the cassette being played back is not for DVCAM format. l Cassette memory indication Appears when using a c
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Chapter 1 Overview q Tape remaining indication During recording or pause mode, this indication shows the remaining tape time as shown below. It is not displayed when no cassette is loaded. Indication Tape time remaining TAPEppppppp 30 minutes or more TAPEpppppp 25 to 30 minutes TAPEppppp 20 to 25 minutes TAPEpppp 15 to 20 minutes TAPEppp 10 to 15 minutes TAPEpp 5 to 10 minutes TAPEp 2 to 5 minutes TAPEp (blinking) 0 to 2 minutes TAPE (blinking) End of tape 1) r Clip remaining indication This sho
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Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts !Á ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob !ª MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) knob Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output Controls the volume of the sound other than the via the speaker (0 on page 17) or earphone (3 on warning tone that is output via the speaker (0 on page page 14). Turning this knob to the minimum setting 17) or earphone (3 on page 14). Turning this knob to mutes the alarm tone. the minimum setting mutes
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Chapter 1 Overview 3 SHIFT button 8 TC (time code) mode switch 2 When setting time code and user bit values, or at menu Sets the mode for advancing time code values when setting, keep pressing this button to select a digit. The the TC mode switch 1 9 has been set to PRESET. selected digit will start blinking. F-RUN: The time code advances continuously In other case, keep pressing this button to show the whether or not the camcorder is recording. Use date (when the DISPLAY switch (6 on page 14) i
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Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts 0 ClipLink CONTINUE button !Á MONITOR SELECT (audio monitor selection) When restart ClipLink shooting, press this button to switch add the new clip at the end of the recorded clips. Selects audio output via the speaker (0 on page 17) or earphone. Note CH-1: Channel 1 audio When restart recording without pressing this button, MIX: Mixed audio (channels 1 and 2) the pre-recorded ClipLink log data and Index Pictures CH-2: Channel 2 audio are deleted
