Sony Official Manual for DXC-D30 Series Digital Video Cameras

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DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1

Overview

Advanced Menu Settings

About This Manual

This booklet constitutes an operation manual for DXC- D30WSL/D30WSPL 16:9 wide-screen type digital video camera together with the common Operating Instructions for the DXC-D30 series of digital video cameras.1)

This book describes only the differences between the DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL and other DXC-D30 series digital video cameras. For information about general camera operations, handling precautions and so forth, consult the common Operating Instructions for the DXC-D30 series cameras.

When reading the common Operating Instructions, please keep it in mind that “D30” in the camera model name should be replaced with “D30WS” and that “701” in the viewfinder model name should be replaced with “701WS.”

Switchable between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios

A simple menu operation provides instant switching between the 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios. In 4:3 mode, a screen equivalent to a 4:3 screen is obtained through digital processing of the 16:9 video signals produced by the WS CCD.

Wide-aspect ID signals

A menu setting is available to add wide-aspect ID signals 2) to 16:9-mode video signals.3)

Automatic aspect ratio switching in viewfinder

When the supplied viewfinder (DXF-701WS/ 701WSCE) is used, the viewfinder scan size (16:9 or

The Advanced menu of the DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL camera differs from the Advanced Menu of the DXC- D30 cameras in the following ways.

Advanced menu page 3

For the DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL, the item “PRE. WHT” has been added to page 3 of the Advanced menu (see page 58 of the common Operating Instructions for the DXC-D30 series).

PAGE 3(NEXTm$ PREVm4)

Addition

 

mAWB

MEM

:2

 

PRE. WHT

:3200

 

 

 

TONE

 

:OFF

 

 

BARS

 

:SMPTE

 

 

REMOTE1

:REC

 

 

REMOTE2

:MARK

 

 

BAUD

RATE:38400

 

 

EXIT

MENU

(YESm4)

Advanced menu page numbers

DXC-D30 series

DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL

Page 9

n

Page 10

Page 10

n

Page 11

Page 11

n

Page 12

Page 12

n

Page 13

Page 13

n

Page 14

Page 14

n

Page 15

The items on page 9 of the DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL Advanced menu are shown below.

PAGE 9(NEXTm$ PREVm4)

m16:9/4:3 :16:9

WIDE ID :ON VF SCAN :AUTO

EXIT MENU (YESm4)

Features

The DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL is a 16:9 wide-screen type digital video camera. It combines the superior performance of the DXC-D30L/D30PL 4:3 standard- screen type digital video camera with the following features.

2/3-inch IT Type Power HAD WS CCD

The DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL uses a newly developed 520,000-pixel Power HAD WS (wide screen) CCD, for outstanding sensitivity and picture quality.

• Sensitivity: F11.0 (at 3200 K, 2000 lx)

• S/N: 63 dB

4:3) automatically switches in accordance with the aspect ratio selected for the camera.

For details, see pages 15 and 16.

White balance setting for color temperature of 3000 K

Preset white balance settings are provided for color temperatures of 3200 K and 5600 K. In addition, a menu selection allows use of a preset white balance setting for 3000 K. This feature facilitates shooting under low color temperature light from for example, incandescent lamps. It also facilitates color balance coordination between this camera and those cameras from other manufacturers whose preset white balance

Item

Settings

PRE. WHT

3200: White balance for 3200 K

Selects the preset white 3000: White balance for 3000 K

balance setting made

 

available when the

 

FILTER knob is set to

 

position 1.

 

Advanced menu page 7

On page 7 of the DXC-D30 series Advanced menu (see page 60 of the common Operating Instructions) there is a menu item A.IRIS. This item can be set to either STD (standard value) or AI (artificial intelligence).

In the DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL, the STD mode has been enhanced by incorporating functions from the AI mode. Therefore the A.IRIS menu item was abolished.

Item

16:9/4:3

Selects whether to put the camera in 16:9 mode or 4:3 mode.

WIDE ID

Selects whether or not to add a wide aspect ID signal to video output signals in 16:9 mode.

VF SCAN

Selects 16:9 or 4:3 as the viewfinder scan size when using the supplied viewfinder (DXF- 701WS/701WSCE).

Settings 16:9, 4:3 a)

ON: Add

OFF: Do not add

AUTO: Automatically switch to 16:9 size when the camera is in 16:9 mode, and automatically switch to 4:3 size when the camera is in 4:3 mode.a)

FULL: Regardless of camera’s mode (16:9 b) or 4:3), the viewfinder picture completely fills the display area.

• Smear: –120 dB

values are only for relatively low color temperature.

See page 15 for instructions on how to use the menu to select the preset white balance setting for 3000 K.

Advanced menu page 9

a)Compared to 16:9 mode, the 4:3 mode video appears as if a zoom lens has been adjusted slightly toward the telephoto end (see figure on next page).

b)When the camera is in 16:9 mode, the viewfinder picture appears stretched vertically (see figure on next page).

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1)

DXC-D30F/D30PF/D30K/D30PK/D30L/D30PL/D30H/

3) Video signals refers to the following:

 

D30PH

• Video signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector

2)

ID signals complying with EIAJ CPR-1204 (DXC-

and MONITOR OUT connector.

 

D30WSL) or complying with ETS WSS (DXC-

• The Y component of Y/C separate signals and the Y

 

D30WSPL).

component of component signals output from the VTR

 

 

connector.

14

A page was added to the Advanced menu of the DXC- D30WSL/D30WSPL to permit aspect ratio settings. This menu page was numbered page 9. Pages 9 and following from the DXC-D30 series Advanced menu were renumbered as pages 10 and following, as shown below.

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DXC-D30WS DXC-D30WSP Varning Introducing this manual Related manuals Manual StructureTable of Contents Operating instructions Digital Video CameraTable of Contents Features Overview Advanced Menu SettingsAbout This Manual Advanced Menu Settings Video Output and Viewfinder Picture Battery Pack Operating TimesItemSettings DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL Camera Head SpecificationsSupplied accessories Related ProductsHorizontal resolution in 43 mode SpecificationsMeasuring Horizontal Resolution Horizontal resolution in 169 modeDXC Chart of Optional Components and AccessoriesUsing Battery Packs Camera Adaptor Power Supply Using the Camcorder GripCamera Head VCL-916BYA Zoom Lens DXF-701/701CE Viewfinder Table of Contents Camera adaptor Product ConfigurationsFeatures Camera Head Location and Function of PartsLocation and Function of Parts Left and upper view Front viewVCL-916BYA Zoom Lens DXF-701/701CE Viewfinder Location and Function of Parts To remove the VTR Using the Camcorder GripFitting a VTR Attaching a camcorder grip to the DSR-1/1PAttaching a camcorder grip to the PVV-3/3P Fitting a VTRFitting the Lens If using a lens with a 6-pin connectorFitting optional filters Using the Viewfinder Using AccessoriesUsing an Optional Microphone Fitting an optional microphone Using AccessoriesAdjusting the Shoulder Pad Position Fitting to a TripodConnecting a Portable VTR Using Accessories Using the Carrying CaseConnections VTR Connecting a Number of Cameras Using a Camera Control UnitConnections Connected VTRBattery low indications Power SupplyUsing Battery Packs Battery pack operating timesFilter setting Lighting conditions Basic Procedure for ShootingPower Supply Camera Adaptor Power Supply Camera with a separate power supplyReviewing the recording Basic Procedure for ShootingUsing the ClipLink Function Shooting with the DSR-1/1PShooting with the DSR-1/1P Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space EditingSetting Mark IN/OUT points as you shoot Setting cue points as you shootViewfinder Screen Indications Using the Freeze Mix FunctionChanging the Viewfinder Display Viewfinder Screen Indications Viewfinder Normal IndicationsViewfinder Normal Indications Basic Menu Operations Contents and Settings of EachViewfinder Basic Menu Status IndicationsSetting the recording time in minutes Setting the recording time in secondsViewfinder Basic Menu To record a title Basic menu pages 8Entering the title DSR-1/1PTo return to the normal indications Viewfinder Advanced MenuAdvanced Menu Operations To changeViewfinder Advanced Menu To set the camera ID EZ mode settingsAdvanced menu pages 9 to Advanced menu pages 13To call up files recorded onto a tape when 38Setup FilesCalling up a Setup File Using the DSR-1/1PSaving File Settings Setup Files Changing File SettingsTo save setup files to a tape when using the DSR-1/1P Setup Files Using SetupNavi and SetupLog with the DSR-1/1PSetting up the camera Using Data Recorded on Tape To abort the data recording while in progress Using SetupNavi and SetupLog with the DSR-1/1PRecording the Menu Settings onto a Tape Viewing SetupLog DataSaving an Appropriate White Balance Value in Memory White Balance AdjustmentUsing the Preset White Balance Settings White Balance AdjustmentLight Sources and Color Temperature Using the ATW Auto Tracing White Balance FunctionCLS Clear Scan function 44Black Balance Adjustment Shutter SettingsSetting the shutter speed, CLS and EVS function Shutter speedsWhen shooting is finished Setting the Clock and Timestamping RecordingsShutter Settings How to set the date and time46Setting the Clock and Timestamping Recordings Viewfinder Screen AdjustmentsUsing the zebra pattern in manual adjustment mode Adjusting the LensFlange Focal Length Adjustment Iris AdjustmentsReducing the size of the image Settings for Special Cases48Adjusting the Lens Macrophotography Ending close-up shootingImportant Notes on Operation Settings for Special CasesAdjusting Color in the Specified Area Characteristics of CCD SensorsVCL-916BYA Zoom Lens DXC-D30/D30P Camera HeadVCL-915BYA/916BY/1012BY Zoom Lens Design and specifications are subject to changeDXF-701/701CE Viewfinder HoodVHS VTR 52Chart of Optional Components and AccessoriesRemoval of Cabinet Board LayoutRemoval of Side Plate Assembly Replacement of Main PartsReplacement of CCD Unit DisassemblyCN2 Connector Input/Output Signals Connectors and CablesPin Signal Specification CAMERA/CA 76P, Male Remote 10P, Female VF 20P, Female Replacement Way of ROMIC102 HOW to Handle of AT-125 BoardConnection Connector How to Attach of the Extension Board EX-591External View Check Point Voltage Value DC-DC Converter VoltageConnection Service Mode OperationService mode Menu screenStandard set value Reset object item and standard set value for setting Table2 Standing Correction 1 Reset3 Flare Adjustment 4 Pre Knee Setting8 SC adjustment 5 Component Level Adjustment6 CLP Level Adjustment 7 Chroma/VF Adjustment12 RG, SUB communication 9 Various kinds items setting10 Test Mode 11 Head Block No. information16 Knee setting 3 not in used 13 Various items setting14 Title Color setting 15 Various items setting18 Selfdiagnosis 17 Various setting20 Selfdiagnosis 19 SelfdiagnosisRC-CCR 21 SelfdiagnosisRC-PMPD RC-CYMemory DSP COM23 TG ROM Operation 22 Present unit condition indicationPattern box PTB-500 Grayscale chartPreparation Equipment Required ConnectionSwitch Setting Before Adjustment Adjustment Item Color Bar Signal Confirmation Before AdjustmentSensitivity Measurement Confirmation 3. Y/R-Y/B-Y CLP Level Adjustment Camera AdjustmentSub-Carrier Frequency Adjustment INT SC-H Phase AdjustmentLVL UP LVL 4. Y/SYNC/R-Y/B-Y Level AdjustmentCarrier Balance Adjustment Adjusting pointTo be extended ES-22 board Preparation Chroma VBS Level AdjustmentVBS Level Adjustment → SET UP on MAT Dest SmpteChroma YC Level Adjustment YC Level AdjustmentSpecification for Ntsc → CAM/DCC+ VF SYNC/BLKG Level AdjustmentSpecification a = 165 ±5 mV VF Sync → VF Blkg→ R Shad G Shad B Shad Pedestal AdjustmentShading Adjustment Test point Spec Mode VA-185 board→CAM/DCC+ Flare AdjustmentMIC LEVEL/MIC Level IND Adjustment Adjusting point Lens irisAdjusting point 1CV1/MB-785 board Specification Character Position AdjustmentTitle Adjustment Adjusting point 1CV3/MB-785 board SpecificationPage Sony Corporation