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DIGITAL BETACAM CAMCORDER
DVW-700
DVW-700P
DVW-700WS
DVW-700WSP
Digital 1000
OPERATION MANUAL English
1st Edition (Revised 2)
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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. LITHIUM BATTERY Should only be changed by technical personnel. There is a risk of explosion if handled improperly. LITIUMBATTERI Bör endast bytas av servicepersonal. Explosionsfara vid felaktig hantering. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare Udskiftning må kun foretages af en sagkyndig, og som beskrevet i servicemanualen.
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For the customers in USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio commu
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features .....................................................................................1-1 1-1-1 Camera Features ..............................................................1-1 1-1-2 VTR Features ..................................................................1-3 1-2 Example of System Configuration ..........................................1-4 1-3 Precautions ................................................................................1-6 Ch
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Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance ............4-1 4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance ...........................................4-2 4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance ..........................................4-6 4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter ...............................................4-12 4-2-1 Shutter Modes ...............................................................4-12 4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed ..
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4-9-2 Selecting the Functions .................................................4-69 4-9-3 Selecting the Test Output ..............................................4-72 4-9-4 Selecting the Aspect Ratio (DVW-700WS / 700WSP Only) .............................................................................4-74 4-10 Using the Setup Card .............................................................4-78 4-10-1 Handling the Setup Card ...............................................4-78 4-10-2 Using Data
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5-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit ...................................5-42 Chapter 6 Maintenance 6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting ................................6-1 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing ..................................................6-1 6-1-2 Testing the Camera .........................................................6-2 6-1-3 Testing the VTR ..............................................................6-6 6-2 Maintenance .............................................
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Overview 1-1 Features 1) The DVW-700 series Digital BETACAM Camcorder combines a color 1 2) 3) 4) video camera, which uses FIT type Hyper HAD 1000 sensor CCDs , with a Digital BETACAM series portable videocassette recorder. Its excellent image quality, sensitivity, portability, and dust- and water- 5) 6) proof construction make it ideal as a camcorder for ENG and EFP in the same way as its predecessor, the BVW-400 / 400P. The introduction of a new method of processing digital signals improve
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• Use of a built-in sophisticated electronic shutter, which has selectable 1 1) modes, Clear Scan , Extended Clear Scan, and Super Enhanced Vertical Definition, ensures shooting with little or no blurring. • Selectable video gain ensures a noise-free image. • A simple switch operation enables automatic adjustment of the black set, black balance, and white balance. Memory functions make it easy to replicate the settings appropriate for the lighting conditions. • Automatic shading adjustment. • A
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1-1-2 VTR Features 1 The VTR features of the DVW-700 series are described below. • Digital BETACAM format gives improved signal-to-noise ratio, frequency bandwidth, waveform characteristics, and detail playback characteristics to ensure higher video and audio quality. • After the last few seconds of recording, the VTR automatically rewinds and then plays back by pressing the RET button on the lens. This function enables a quick check of the recording. • No playback adaptor is needed to see the c
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1-2 Example of System Configuration 1 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. Video monitor BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Color playback Color image check while shooting Video monitor Video monitor Field pickup unit a) Lens assembly (- 2.8 D to +2.0 D) (Part No. A-8262-537-A) a) Lens asse
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1 Sound signal source Left-eye shooting viewfinder slide guide External microphone (Part No. A-8262-535-A) C-74, etc. CAC-12 Microphone Holder Fog-proof filter (Part No. 1-547-341-11) Audio equipment WRR-28H / 28M / 28L / 810A / 860A UHF Portable Tuner Power source Battery AC BC-210 / 210CE / BC-1WD BC-L100 / b) power 410 / 410CE Battery Charger L100CE Battery Battery Charger Charger NP-1B / 1A AC-550 / 550CE BP-90A / 90 AC Adaptor Battery Pack BP-L60 / L90 Battery Pack Battery Pack b) 120 V AC
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1-3 Precautions Use and Storage 1 Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped. After use Always turn off the power. 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 • Places subject to severe vibration • Near strong magnetic fields • In direct su
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Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-1 Power Supply 2 Power supply functions 1 Battery attachment Attach a BP-L60 / L90 Battery Pack, a DC-L1 Battery Adaptor loaded with an NP-1B / 1A Battery Pack, or a DC-L90 Battery Adaptor loaded with a BP-90A / 90 Battery Pack. 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. To use an external battery, connect its DC output cable to the DC IN
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3 BREAKER button Excessive current in the internal circuitry, whatever the cause, will trip the internal circuit breaker, automatically cutting off the power. After checking that the problem has been corrected, press this button. The 2 power should come on again. 4 POWER switch This switch turns the main power supply on and off. 2-2 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
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2-2 Accessory Attachments 2 Lens cable clamps 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. 3 Lens mount This is a special bayonet type lens mount. 4 Lens locking lever After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position. Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-3
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5 Lens mount cap Remove this cap by pushing up on the lens locking lever. For protection from dust, always insert this cap when no lens is mounted. 2 6 Tripod mount Fit the supplied tripod adaptor to mount the camcorder on a tripod. 7 LENS connector (12-pin) Fit the lens cable to this connector. Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you are using. 8 Shoulder pad You can move the shoulder pad forwards or backwards by loosening the two screws. Do this to ensure the b
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2-3 Audio Functions 2 Audio functions (1) 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 AUDIO IND (audio channel-1 recording level indicator) switch This switch determines whether the recording level of audio channel-1 is displayed on the viewfinder screen. ON : The recording level is displayed. OFF : The recording level is not displayed. Chapter
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3 MIC IN (microphone input) connector (mini XLR type, 3- pin, female) The supplied microphone connects to this connector. By using an extension cable (not supplied), you can connect a microphone other than 2 the supplied one as long as it is a super cardioid microphone with an external power supply system. The connector supplies power (+48 V) to the microphone. 4 MIC (microphone) AUDIO LEVEL control If the AUDIO IN switches are both set to FRONT, you can adjust the recording level of the microph
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2 Audio functions (2) Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-7
