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24P PULLDWN	DF/NDF	Purpose	Notes
MODE
2.3	DF	To obtain film-like	–
(2-3 pulldown)		image as interlace
		signal.

	NDF	To re-convert to 24P	•	You can start recording at frame 0 or frame 5 of the time code.
		with non-linear editing		Therefore, when setting the time code or recording in backspace
		software (NLE).		editing mode, the value of the least significant digit is limited to 0
		(Select according to		or 5.
		your NLE.)		or 5.
		your NLE.)	•	There will be noise on the recorded image if you change the
			•	There will be noise on the recorded image if you change the
				operating mode for the internal time code generator using the F-
				RUN/SET/R-RUN switch under the AUDIO adjustment cover while
				recording.
			•	The video and audio signal and time code output via i.LINK may
				not be consecutive when recording starts.
			Notes on 2-3 pulldown
			•	When dropframe time code is input via the TC IN connector, this
				unit operates in DF mode and synchronization of the pulldown
				picture and the time code is disabled. This setting will continue in
2.3.3.2	(NDF only)
2.3.3.2	(NDF only)			effect until the time code setting (F-RUN/R-RUN or DF/NDF) is
(2-3-3-2 pulldown)
				changed.
			• When the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch under the AUDIO
				adjustment cover is set to CLOCK, this unit operates in DF mode.
				The synchronization of the time code and the pulled down image
				is disabled.
			Notes on 2-3-3-2 pulldown
			• When the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch under the AUDIO
				adjustment cover is set to CLOCK, the time code is synchronized
				to the internal clock, and this unit operates in F-RUN and NDF
				mode.
			•	When drop frame time code is input to the TC IN connector, this
				unit does not operate sychronized to that time code.

2-3 pulldown in 24P mode

1/23.98 seconds

Settings

CCD output

A ( O + E )

B ( O + E )

Video output signal	A O	A E	B O
Video output signal

1/29.97 seconds

O: Odd E: Even

C ( O + E )

D ( O + E )

A ( O + E )

B E B O C E C O D E D O D E A O A E

After reading from the CCDs in 24P mode (23.98 frames per second), a pull down conversion is carried out to the 30 frames (29.97 frames per second) of the normal progressive scan mode.

2-3-3-2 pulldown in 24P mode

1/23.98 seconds

CCD output

A ( O + E )

B ( O + E )

C ( O + E )

D ( O + E )

A ( O + E )

Video output signal

A O

A E

B O

B E

B O

C E

C O

C E

D O

D E

A O

A E

1/29.97 seconds

O: Odd E: Even

108 Adjustments and Settings from Menus

Contents

Operating Instructions DSR-400L/400PL DSR-400K/400PK DSR-450WSL/450WSPL Owner’s Record WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture AVERTISSMENT WARNUNG 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 Avoiding breaks in operation due to 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 Setting the time data To set the time code 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 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