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DIGITAL BETACAM CAMCORDER
DVW-707/707P
DVW-709WS/709WSP
DVW-790WS/790WSP
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 1)
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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. 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
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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. For the customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returnin
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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 (urban ou
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features ..................................................................................... 1-1 1-1-1 Camera Features .............................................................. 1-2 1-1-2 VTR Features .................................................................. 1-4 1-2 Example of System Configuration .......................................... 1-6 1-3 Precautions ................................................................................ 1
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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 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
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4-8-4 Setting the Marker Display ........................................... 4-64 4-8-5 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in Color Bars ....... 4-66 4-8-6 Setting the Shot ID ........................................................ 4-69 4-8-7 Displaying Time Code and Other Information ............. 4-73 4-9 Adjustments and Settings From the Setup Menu ................ 4-76 4-9-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values ................................ 4-77 4-9-2 Selecting the Functions ..................
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5-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder ............................................. 5-13 5-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece ................................................. 5-15 5-3 Mounting the Lens .................................................................. 5-17 5-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length ....................................... 5-18 5-5 Audio Input System ................................................................ 5-20 5-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone ............................
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Overview 1-1 Features 1) The DVW-707/707P series Digital Camcorder combines a color video 1 2) TM 3) 4) camera, which uses IT type Power HAD sensor CCDs , with a Digital BETACAM series portable videocassette recorder. Its excellent image quality, sensitivity, portability, and dust- and water-proof 5) 6) construction make it ideal as a camcorder for ENG and EFP in the same way the earlier DVW-700/700P. The introduction of a new method of processing digital signals improves the image quality
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1-1-1 Camera Features 1 The features of the DVW-707/707P/709WS/709WSP/790WS/790WSP series camera are described below. • Power HAD sensor CCDs ensure high sensitivity and high image quality. • The 12 bit AD converter has improved picture quality, stability, and reliability. • A setup menu enables you to control features such as status displays, messages, and markers; to select values or functions; and to operate a setup card. • The settable items in the CAMERAMAN menu allow you to create your own
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TM 1) • The “TruEye ” process is used to ensure naturally colored pictures 1 even when shooting very bright subjects. • The video gain can be boosted to 48dB instantly using the TURBO GAIN button (factory setting: 42dB). • A high-performance viewfinder is adjustable forward, backward and sideways, and has full auxiliary equipment. • Character display functions on the viewfinder indicate switch settings, black and white balance adjustment, and warnings. • Warning indicators and sound inform you o
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• You can add extra functions to the camcorder by attaching the 1 following extension boards (not supplied). BKDW-702: This board allows you to output an SDI signal 1) (corresponding to EDH ) from the VIDEO OUT connector. The setup menu is used to select either composite video signal output or SDI signal output. BKDW-704: When a cinema lens is attached to the camcorder, this board allows you to reverse the picture orientation (vertically and horizontally) through a setup menu operation (DVW-709W
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1) 2) • Both LTC and VITC recordings can be made, as can LTC 1 playback. • The built-in time code generator is synchronized with an external generator. • A lithium battery is the back-up power supply for the time code generator enabling the time code to be held for about 5 years without charging the camcorder power supply. • 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 n
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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 Color image check BKW-401 Viewfinder Color playback while shooting Rotation Bracket Video monitor Video monitor BVF-VC10W Color Viewfinder Field pickup unit Fog-proof filter (Part No.1-547-341-11) Servo Fi
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1 Sound signal equipment a) Lens assembly (- 2.8 D to +2.0 D) External microphone C-74, etc. (Part No. A-8262-537-A) a) Lens assembly (- 3.6 D to - 0.8 D) CAC-12 Microphone Holder (Part No. A-8262-538-A) a) Lens assembly (- 3.6 D to +0.4 D) (Part No. A-8267-737-A) Audio equipment a) Lens assembly (3 · magnification) (- 2.4 D to +0.5 D) WRR-28H/28M/28L/810A/ 860A (Part No. A-8314-798-A) UHF Portable Tuner CCXA-53 Audio Cable Power source Battery AC BC-210/210CE/ BC-L100/ BC-1WD/1WDCE c) power
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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 1 2 5 4 3 2 Power supply functions 1 Battery attachment Attach a BP-L60A/L90A Battery Pack, a DC-L1 Battery Adaptor for loading an NP-1B Battery Pack, or a DC-L90 Battery Adaptor for loading a 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 s
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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. If the breaker trips, consult your Sony service personnel. 2 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. AUTO: When the video light switch is turned on, starting recording with the VTR turns on the ligh
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2-2 Accessory Attachments 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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. Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-3
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3 LIGHT connector Connect the cable of a video light attached to the light shoe. The maximum power consumption allowable for the video light is 50 W. 2 4 Lens mount This is a special bayonet type lens mount. 5 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. 6 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. 7 LENS
