Sony DSR-250P manual Operational Features, Convenient Features for Professional Results

02 FEATURES

Operational Features

Convenient Features for Professional Results

200,000 dot LCD Monitor

The DSR-250 has a high-resolution color LCD monitor for viewing the image being recorded, or checking playback on location. The large LCD is helpful for setting the menu or audio recording level, as well as monitoring the camera and audio status while mounted on a tripod.

Digital Program Editing

The DSR-250 is equipped with an i.LINK interface. The i.LINK cable transmits both input and output signals, allowing the DSR-250 to serve as an edit player or recorder, if necessary. With the i.LINK connection, the DSR-250 can control a connected VCR for synchronized recording (REC, REC PAUSE and STOP).

* i.LINK stands for IEEE 1394-1995 standards and their revisions.

Manual Functions

In addition to fully automatic operation, the DSR-250 has various functions that can be manually adjusted.

• Zoom	• Backlight Button
• Focus (switchable to full-auto)	• Digital Effects
• Iris (w/ring)	(Still, Flash Motion, Luminance
• Shutter speed	Key, Trail, Old Movie)
• Gain	• Audio Recording Level
• AE (Auto Exposure) Shift	• Zebra Patterns (100% or 70%)
• White Balance	• Guide Frame
• Custom Preset	(Vertical and Horizontal alignment
(Color Level, Sharpness, White	of the subject to guide frame)
Balance Shift, AGC Limit)
• ND Filters (1/4 and 1/32)
• Spotlight Button

is the logo for products that implement i.LINK.

DC Power Supply

The DSR-250 is equipped with light output (DC 12 V, max. 30 W), as well as another external DC 12 V out for a variety of optional accessories.

Index Marking

An Index can be marked while recording with the camera or recording from an external video source.