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User’s Guide
3922 496 30601 July 2008 v1.15
DMC 1000
Infinity Digital Media Camcorder
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Declaration of Conformity We, Grass Valley Nederland B.V., Kapittelweg 10, 4827 HG Breda, The Netherlands, declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards: - EN60950 : Safety - EN55103-1: EMC (Emission) - EN55103-2: EMC (Immunity) following the provisions of: a. the Low Voltage directive 2006/95/EC b. the EMC directive 2004/108/EC FCC Class A Statement This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not install
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Table of contents Chapter 1 – Introduction 1.1 Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 1.1.1 Xensium™ imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1.1.2 Advanced camcorder technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1.1.3 IT-based recording media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.5 Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 3.5.1 Viewfinder set-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 3.5.2 Viewfinder markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 3.5.3 Viewfinder LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 3.5.4 Viewf
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5.7 Color temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 5.7.1 Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 5.7.2 Memory positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 5.7.3 Continuous white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 5.7.4 S
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Chapter 9 – Clip management 9.1 Viewing clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 9.1.1 Thumbnail overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 9.1.2 Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 9.1.3 Menu button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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End-of-life product recycling Grass Valley’s innovation and excellence in product design also extends to the programs we’ve established to manage the recycling of our products. Grass Valley has developed a comprehensive end-of-life product take back program for recycle or disposal of end-of-life products. Our program meets the requirements of the European Union’s WEEE Directive and in the United States the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency, individual state agencies or loc
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Warnings To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the camcorder to rain or moisture and avoid using it in humid or damp places. To avoid electrical shock, do not remove covers or panels. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. To prevent risk of overheating, ventilate the unit correctly. In case of an emergency ensure that the battery pack and the external power supply are disconnected. Always disconnect the DC input connector before removing the battery. Connect the camcorder t
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Cautions To ensure continuous high performance from the camcorder take the following cautions into consideration: � Refer mounting and installation of optional boards to qualified service personnel. � Use recommended accessories only. � Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks or vibration. � Do not expose the camcorder to extreme temperatures. � Do not leave the camcorder in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances for extended periods. � Do not allow sunlight to shine directly in
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Attention About the Xensium imager � The Xensium imager used in the Infinity camcorder is equipped with an electronic rolling shutter. When shooting under (artificial) low-frequent fluorescent lighting conditions the image may be affected by intensity variations. About the side panel display � The camcorder’s side panel display is a TFT display that is manufactured using high precision technology that yields a quality of 99.99% or higher. However, it is possible that one or more pixels may c
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Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Technology The Grass Valley™ Infinity™ Digital Media Camcorder signifies a revolutionary step in ENG and EFP acquisition — combining the best of Grass Valley’s multiple Emmy® award-winning camcorder engineering with leading IT recording and connectivity technologies. This camcorder is part of the new Infinity Series product line — designed from the ground up to bring all the benefits of advanced technologies to the broadcast and production
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Chapter 1 - Introduction letterbox aspect ratios. This makes the camcorder ideal for multi-format acquisition and for straightforward migration from standard definition (SD) to high definition (HD) within your workflow. The camcorder provides digital imaging for crystal-clear quality with advanced 22-bit accurate video processing for image control. 1.1.3 IT-based recording media The Infinity Digital Media Camcorder is the first camcorder to use off-the-shelf REV PRO removable disks and prof
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1.6 User interface Camcorder operators can manipulate the camcorder through traditional controls for standard operation and through a touch screen display. The built-in user interface supports video monitoring, clip management, audio setup and metering, and detailed camcorder configuration. You can also use the LCP 400 application to control the camcorder. Running on a Windows Mobile PDA or TouchPhone, it gives you access to all camera menus and settings — and lets
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.2 Key features � Three Xensium™ based 2/3-inch CMOS imagers with advanced image processing functions: – Full 1920 x 1080 active-pixel matrix – Superior noise performance � HD/SD multi-format support including 1080i50/59.94, 720p50/59.94, 576i50 and 480i59.94 video standards � Recording and playback to and from Grass Valley REV PRO and professional CompactFlash® insertable media and external devices � Large internal video buffer for instant recording and switch-over
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.3 Infinity type numbers Unit Type number Infinity Digital Media Camcorder DMC 1000/10 2-inch HDTV CRT viewfinder DMC 1100 Standard front microphone kit AJ-MC700 Options MPEG2 HD/SD board DMC 1120 Stereo front microphone connector kit DMC 1180 Accessories Wireless Local Control Panel application LCP 400 Operational Control Panel OCP 400/10 Wide angle eyepiece for 2-inch viewfinder LDK 5390 External power supply (100 W) LDK 5901 Camera carrying bag LDK 5020/60 Universal
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.4 Quick reference The illustrations on the following pages show the location and name of the controls on the camcorder. The table lists the controls and references the location in the manual where more information can be found. 1 2 Side panel display Backlight/display Camera status button display Level 1 Audio level 1 Level 2 Audio level 2 Navigation control Monitoring Side panel speaker buttons Zoom control Power switch 3 4 Filter selection switch Exposure time Au
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Chapter 1 - Introduction Control name Paragraph reference Backlight / Display button “Lights and indicators” on page 47 Camera Status display “Side panel home screen” on page 44 Monitoring speaker “Monitoring” on page 48 Side panel display “Side panel home screen” on page 44 Audio level 1 rotary switch “Recording audio” on page 82 Audio level 2 rotary switch “Recording audio” on page 82 Navigation control “Side panel display” on page 52 Side panel buttons “Side panel display” on page 52 Filter s
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1 2 REV PRO CompactFlash Tally on/off Zebra on/off Option Media bay eject button/ eject button/ cover switch status indicator status indicator (2x) switch switch switch Tally Zebra Option Open Crisp Contr. Bright. 2 REVPro CF 1 Crispening Contrast Brightness REV PRO CompactFlash control control control media bay card bays (2x) USB Top tally IEEE 1394 7 connector light connector Rear tally Rear tally light light 6 Digital output Digital input Analog output Analog input
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Chapter 1 - Introduction Control name Paragraph reference Media bay cover switch “Recording media” on page 89 REV PRO eject button / status indicator “Recording media” on page 89 CompactFlash eject button / status indicator “Recording media” on page 89 CompactFlash card bays “Recording media” on page 89 REV PRO media bay “Recording media” on page 89 Tally on/off switch “Lights and indicators” on page 47 Zebra on/off switch “Viewfinder” on page 39 Option switch “Viewfinder” on page 39 Brightness
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.5 About this user’s guide Chapter 1 - Introduction Outlines the technology used and lists the main features of the camcorder. Chapter 2 - Attaching parts Describes how to attach and adjust parts and accessories. Chapter 3 - General set-up Explains how to set up basic functions of the system to prepare it for use. Chapter 4 - Menu navigation Explains how to access and navigate the menu system to set up system, video and audio, and recording preferences. Chapter 5 -
