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Sony DSR-400K/400PK, DSR-400L/400PL Selecting the output signals (DSR-450WS/450WSPonly), Setting the color temperature manually

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Selecting the output signals (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)

When the CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board is installed, you can select the type of video signals from the VIDEO OUT connector on the OUTPUT page. You can select either VBS or SDI.

Please note that only the picture obtained during recording is displayed on a CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board. Playback picture cannot be output.

1 Display the OUTPUT page of the OPERATION menu.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 94.

2 Press the MENU knob. Then turn the MENU knob to move b to REAR BNC OUT SEL, and press the MENU knob again.

bchanges to z and z changes to ?.

3 Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and press the MENU knob.

The settings of SDI and VBS are follows.

Setting value	Description
SDI	Outputs the SDI signal. When SDI
	is selected, connect to the SDI IN
	connector of the video monitor.

VBS	Outputs the analog composite
	video signal. When VBS is
	selected, connect to the VIDEO
	IN connector of the video monitor.
	This setting allows you to save the
	power.

zchanges to b and ? changes to z. The selection is set.

Setting the color temperature manually

You can adjust the value of the white balance manually by setting the color temperature.

1 Display the WHITE page of the PAINT menu.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 94.

You can set the following items on the WHITE page.

Item	Description
COLOR TEMP	Sets the color temperature for the
<A>	desired value. Adjust the value
	while looking at the real image
	because error tends to be bigger
	for adjustment of high color
	temperature.

COLOR FINE <A>	Adjusts the value more precisely
	when the color temperature
	adjustment through COLOR
	TEMP is not satisfactory.

R GAIN <A>	Changes only the value of R
	GAIN.

B GAIN <A>	Changes only the value of B
	GAIN.

D5600K <A>	Sets the color temperature to
	approximately 5600K.

The above table shows the adjustment of the white balance of channel A. Items followed by <B> are used to adjust the white balance of channel B.

2 Perform the settings for each item.

Adjustments and Settings from Menus

Settings Detailed and Displays Menu 5 Chapter

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Contents

Operating Instructions DSR-400L/400PL DSR-400K/400PK DSR-450WSL/450WSPL Owner’s Record WARNING AVERTISSMENT WARNUNG Page Page Table of Contents Recording Analog Composite Signals (with a CBK-SC01Installed DSR-450WS/450WSPonly) Playing and Checking Recorded Contents OverviewChapter1 Product Configurations Features VTR features Location and Function of Parts Right side view Front section Page Left side of the LCD monitor Rear section Operation panel under the AUDIO adjustment cover Left and upper view Page Rear view Page Lens VCL-917BYZoom Lens (DSR-400K/400PKonly) DXF-801Viewfinder Status display on the viewfinder screen Layout of the status display on the viewfinder screen Page Status display on the LCD monitor Page Using the CD-ROM Manual Page Preparation Attaching and Replacing the Lithium Battery Preparing the Lens Preparing a Power Supply Adjusting the Viewfinder To use the camcorder with your left eye Adjusting the viewfinder position To adjust the eyepiece focus To adjust contrast and brightness To adjust the outline emphasis Using the Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position Fitting to a Tripod Using a Video Light Preparing Audio Input System Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) To attach a WRR-855 To attach a WRR-861/862(When using a BP-GL65/GL95/L60SBattery Pack) Connecting the Remote Control Unit (DSR-450WS/450WSPonly) Function of the REC button when the remote control unit is connected When the monitor is connected to the remote control unit When the remote control unit is disconnected from the camcorder Structure of the paint adjustment data Page Connections Connecting a Monitor Using an i.LINK Connection To check the playback image recorded on an external VTR Using the camcorder as a feeder To copy digitally from the camcorder to the VTR without the editing function To control the camcorder from the VTR using the editing function To control the camcorder from a non-linearediting system Other Connections Recording and Playback Chapter4 Inserting a Cassette Basic Procedure for Shooting Recording To prevent accidental erasure To check the tape for slack Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats Selecting the recording format Adjusting the black balance/white balance To adjust the black balance To adjust the white balance Setting the electronic shutter About the shutter modes To select the shutter mode and shutter speed Page Adjusting the iris To set the automatic iris To adjust the iris sensitivity Adjusting the audio level To manually adjust the levels of the audio inputs from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors Setting the time data To save the actual time in the time code To set the user bits To synchronize the time code Page Setting for special shooting cases To correct skin detail Back Space Editing Using the edit search function while back space editing Time-LapseVideo (Interval Rec) Recording Analog Composite Signals (with aCBK-SC01Installed- DSR-450WS/450WSPonly) Playing and Checking Recorded Contents Menu Displays and Detailed Settings Menu Organization and Operation Page Page Page Page Page Page The TOP menu The USER menu The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu The ALL menu The OPERATION menu The PAINT menu The MAINTENANCE menu The FILE menu The DIAGNOSIS menu Menu list Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Displaying menus Basic menu operations To select the setting items and values on the menu To end menu operations To display the TOP menu To confirm the setting items and values on the menu Using the USER menu (Example of the menu operation) To cancel setting To return to the standard settings To move to another page Editing the USER menu To add a new page Page To add/delete/replace pages Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor Display modes and setting change confirmation/adjustment progress messages To change the display mode Setting the marker display Setting the viewfinder Recording shot data superimposed on the color bars To carry out superimposed recording Setting the shot ID To insert a space To delete a character To cancel changing shot ID Displaying the status confirmation windows Display content of the window Adjustments and Settings from Menus Selecting the output signals (DSR-450WS/450WSPonly) Specifying an offset for the auto white balance setting Setting the date/time of the internal clock To cancel the setting Selecting the aspect ratio (DSR-450WS/450WSPonly) Setting the CCD scan mode (DSR-450WS/450WSPonly) Page Saving and Loading the User Setting Data Saving and Loading User Files To protect saved data Notes on using and storing the “Memory Stick” Saving USER menu data (user file) to the “Memory Stick” To set the file ID To select the display contents Loading saved data from a “Memory Stick” Saving and Loading Scene Files White balance setting data saved in the scene file White balance setting data when loading the scene file To save scene files from the camcorder memory to the “Memory Stick” Loading scene files Resetting the settings of the camcorder to the standard settings Displaying a File-Related Menu Page When Stick” Appendix Important Notes on Operation About the LCD panels Phenomena specific to CCD image sensors Condensation Maintenance To confirm the result About i.LINK About a “Memory Stick” Precautions Operation Warnings Page Error code list Operation/error messages Troubleshooting Page Specifications Microphone Tape section Input/output connectors VCL-917BYZoom Lens (supplied with the DSR-400K/400PK) Pin assignment of the connectors Related Products Chart of Optional Components and Accessories For DSR-450WS/450WSP Glossary Page Index