Page 1 HD CAMCORDER HDW-730 HDW-750 HDW-750P OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 2)
Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. AVERTISSEMENT Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé.
Page 3 For the customers in USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 4 For the customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards: • EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission) •...
Page 5 Für Kunden in Europa Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV-Direktive (89/336/EEC) der EG-Kommission. Die Erfüllung dieser Direktive bedeutet Konformität für die folgenden Europäischen Normen: • EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Interferenz (Emission) • EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Empfindlichkeit (Immunität) Dieses Produkt ist für den Einsatz unter folgenden elektromagnetischen Bedingungen ausgelegt: E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features ... 1-1 1-1-1 Camera Features ... 1-1 1-1-2 VTR Features ... 1-4 Precautions ... 1-7 Example of System Configuration ... 1-8 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Power Supply ... 2-1 Accessory Attachments ...
Page 7 3-2-6 Shooting Pictures at Intervals (Interval Rec Function) (When Using an HKDW-703) ... 3-28 3-2-7 Continuous Recording on the Previous Cut ... 3-52 3-2-8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in the Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function) .. 3-53 Checking the Recording —...
Page 8 Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen ... 4-46 4-6-1 Menu Configuration ... 4-46 4-6-2 Basic Use of the Menu ... 4-49 4-6-3 Editing the USER Menu ... 4-55 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ... 4-64 4-7-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ...
Page 9 4-11-1 Storing Data in the Scene File ... 4-135 4-11-2 Loading Scene Files ... 4-145 4-11-3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File ... 4-150 4-12 Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a Memory Stick ...
Page 10 Chapter 6 Maintenance Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting ... 6-1 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing ... 6-1 6-1-2 Testing the Camera ... 6-2 6-1-3 Testing the VTR ... 6-5 Maintenance ... 6-11 6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads ... 6-11 6-2-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder ... 6-11 Operation Warnings ...
Page 11: Features
50I or the 25PsF format. The descriptions given in this manual apply to all models, any differences being clearly noted in the text. 2) Power HAD: Power Hole-Accumulated Diode “Power HAD” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. 3) CCD: Charge-Coupled Device 4) ENG: Electronic News Gathering...
Page 12 4) When the HDW-750P operates with the 25PsF format, neither S-EVS mode nor EVS mode is availabele 5) ATW: Auto Tracing White balance 6) TruEye: “TruEye” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Chapter 1 Overview mode for the HDW-750/750P...
Page 13 Memory Stick. • Setup data specified by video engineers, including the video settings, can be stored in the camcorder itself and on a Memory Stick as a scene file. This makes it possible to load setup data appropriate for the scene.
Page 14: Vtr Features
BVW-400A/400AP, can be attached to HDW-730/750/750P in emergencies (only when an HKDW-702 (not supplied) is attached). Some functions are not available with this viewfinder. • The camcorder has the ASSIGN 1/2 switches, which can be assigned functions. 1-1-2 VTR Features The VTR features of this camcorder are described below.
Page 15 • Optional long-life battery packs are available. • Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens ensures recording continuity from the very next frame. • The time code is displayed in the LCD window screen even when the power is off.
Page 16 (rec pause). (End Search function) • The camcorder can record GPS data with the video data on the tape. (This feature is available when an HKDW-704 GPS UNIT is attached.) Chapter 1 Overview...
Page 17: Precautions
Before storing the camcorder for a long period Remove the battery pack. Use and storage locations Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the camcorder in the following places. • Places subject to temperature extremes • Very damp places •...
Page 18: Example Of System Configuration
1-3 Example of System Configuration The diagram below shows a typical configuration of the camcorder for ENG and EFP. Viewfinder-related equipment Fog-proof filter (Part No. 1-547-341-11) BKDW-701 BKW-401 Viewfinder Servo filter unit Rotation Bracket Extension board HKDW-703 for picture cache...
Page 19: Power Supply
Attach a BP-L60A/M50/M100 battery pack. Furthermore, by attaching an AC-DN2B AC Adaptor, you can operate the camcorder from AC power. 2 DC IN (external power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) To operate the HDW-730/750/750P using an AC power supply, connect an AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor.
Page 20 3 POWER switch This switch turns the main power supply on and off. 4 LIGHT switch This switch selects the way in which a video light connected to the LIGHT connector is switched on and off. AUTO: When the video light switch is turned on, starting recording with the VTR turns on the light.
Page 21: Accessory Attachments
2-2 Accessory Attachments 1 Shoulder strap posts Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts. 2 Light shoe Attach an optional accessory such as a video light to this shoe. Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Lens cable clamp Accessory attachments...
Page 22 Remove this cap by pushing up on the lens locking lever. For protection from dust, always insert this cap when no lens is mounted. 7 LENS connector (12-pin) Fit the lens cable to this connector. Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you are using. 8 Tripod mount When using the unit on a tripod, attach the supplied tripod adaptor.
Page 23: Audio Functions
2-3 Audio Functions Audio functions (1) 1 Microphone This is a super-cardioid directional stereo microphone with an external power supply (+48 V) system. If you assign the Front MIC MONO/STEREO function to either ASSIGN 1 or 2 switch, you can switch the monaural and stereo outputs. 2 MIC IN (microphone input) connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female) You can connect a supplied stereo microphone with an external power supply system.
Page 24 Audio functions (2) Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 25 4 LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel 1 and channel 2 recording level) controls These controls adjust the audio levels of channels 1 and 2 when audio input is from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors and the AUDIO SELECT switches are set to MANUAL. 5 AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel-1 and channel-2 adjustment method select) switches These switches select the audio level adjustment method for each of...
Page 26 W (WIRELESS): The input signal source is a WRR-855A/855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit (not supplied). With the HDCA-901 (not supplied) connected to the camcorder, you can record separate sounds in audio channels 3 and 4. For detailed information, see “When the HDCA-901 camera adaptor is used” on page 4-35.
Page 27 Audio functions (3) qa ALARM volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard. Minimum Maximum ALARM volume control Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 28 The internal volume control can be adjusted so that the alarm is audible even if the ALARM volume control is at the minimum position. For more information, refer to the Maintenance Manual (not supplied). qs MONITOR volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone volume for sounds other than the alarm sound.
Page 29 MONITOR switch This switch selects the audio output to the speaker or earphone. CH-1/2 CH-3/4 MONITOR switch position position CH-1/2 CH-1 CH-2 CH-3/4 CH-3 CH-4 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Audio output Audio channel 1 Mix sound of channels 1 and 2 Audio channel 2 Audio channel 3 Mix sound of channels 3 and 4...
Page 30 qf Built-in speaker During recording, the speaker can be used for monitoring the E-E sound, and during playback for monitoring playback sound. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings. If an earphone is plugged into to the EARPHONE jack, the speaker sound is automatically cut off.
Page 31 You can monitor the E-E sound during recording and playback sound during playback. Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker, and you hear the alarms about the camcorder's operation and status through the earphone. The signals output from these jacks are the same. You can connect two earphones to these jacks at the same time.
Page 32: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions
2-4 Shooting and Recording/ Playback Functions Eyecup Shooting and recording/playback functions (1) 1 TALLY indicator Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator. The indicator lights during recording on the VTR. It also provides the same information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder: it comes on during recording and flashes to indicate a problem.
Page 33 2 BRIGHT (brightness) control This control adjusts the picture brightness on the viewfinder screen. It has no effect on the camera output signal. 3 CONTRAST control This control adjusts the picture contrast on the viewfinder screen. It has no effect on the camera output signal. 4 PEAKING control This control adjusts the sharpness of the picture on the viewfinder screen to make focusing easier.
Page 34 VTR. It also displays various warnings and messages related to the settings or operating conditions of the camcorder, a zebra pattern, safety zone marker , and center marker Also, you can use the BVF-V20/V20CE black and white viewfinder with the 525i/625i method and BVF-VC10 color viewfinder.
Page 35 Cameraman tally indicator This indicator lights while the camcorder is operating. Slide the window open when you shoot, keeping your eye away from the viewfinder. This indicator flashes when the battery level is running low or the tape is nearing its end.
Page 36 Shooting and recording/playback functions (2) qf FILTER selector This selector is a dual knob that selects the most appropriate filter to match the light source illuminating the subject. The outer knob selects the color temperature of the CC (Color Conversion) filter, and the inner knob selects the type of ND (Neutral Density) filter.
Page 37 The relationships between the selector settings and filter selections as well as examples of filters for different shooting conditions are given below. FILTER selector (outer) setting and CC filter selection FILTER selector (outer) setting a) A type of special effect filter. Generates a cross-hair light ray on a highlighted portion.
Page 38 qg SHUTTER selector Set this selector to ON to use the electronic shutter. Set it to SEL to switch the shutter speed or mode setting within the range that has been previously set from the setup menu. When this selector is adjusted, the new setting will be indicated on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area for about 3 seconds.
Page 39 setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds. For information about setting the gain values, see “4-8-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values” on page 4-98. ql OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast control) selector This selector switches the video signal that is output to the VTR, viewfinder, and video monitor, between the color bar signal and the camera output.
Page 40 FILTER selector (outer knob) is at the same position as it was when this WHITE BAL switch was adjusted, the stored value is called from memory, and the camcorder automatically adjusts itself to that value. B (ATW): When this switch is set to B whereas, on the FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION menu, WHITE B CH is set to ATW ATW is activated.
Page 41 VBS/SDI OUT (video signal output) connector (BNC type) (Only when an HKDW-702 extension board (not supplied) is installed) In this manual, the illustration of the camcorder which the BNC connector is attached is used. If you do not install an HKDW-702, ignore this connector.
Page 42 You can use this connector to synchronize the time code of an external VTR to the time code of the camcorder. For instructions on how to select the test output signal when an HKDW-702 is installed, see “4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals”...
Page 43 wh GENLOCK IN (genlock input) connector (BNC type) This connector inputs an HD reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment. Use the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock H-phase (phase of Horizontal sync signal).
Page 44 Opening the cover Press on the tab. Shooting and recording/playback functions (4) wj VTR START button Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The effect is exactly the same as that of the VTR button on the lens. When the REC SWITCH function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 (push type), you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch as the VTR START button.
Page 45 (standby) mode for a long time. Note Even if the switch is set to the STBY position, the camcorder can automatically turn to power saving mode when the tape does not run for a certain period. In such a case, the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder lights.
Page 46 es PLAY (playback) button and indicator Press this button to view the recorded picture in the viewfinder or on the color video monitor. The indicator lights during playback. The 4 times normal speed search function is provided to make it far quicker to find a desired location of the tape.
Page 47: Menu Operating Section
2-5 Menu Operating Section Menu operating section 2-29 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 48 1 Memory Stick compartment ACCESS lamp MEMORY STICK OPEN button EJECT button Memory Stick Open the cover of the Memory Stick compartment by pressing the MEMORY STICK OPEN button. Insert the Memory Stick (not supplied) with the notch facing downward and the label facing toward you into the slot.
Page 49 When the arrow mark is placed at the position other than the page title, the camcorder turns in mode where you can change the settings by pushing this knob. Turn: Turn this knob to change the page or change the settings of the items.
Page 50 4 MENU ON/OFF (menu display) switch To use this switch, open the cover. This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen. Closing the cover results in automatically setting this switch to OFF. ON: Displays the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen, at the page which was on the screen when the previous menu access ended.
Page 51: Time Code System
2-6 Time Code System 1 GENLOCK IN (genlock input) connector (BNC type) • This connector inputs an HD reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment. This connector can input an NTSC/PAL analog composite signal as the reference video signal when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment.
Page 52 3 TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type) To synchronize the time code of an external VTR with that of the camcorder, connect this connector to the time code input lock connector of the external VTR. 2-34...
Page 53 Time code functions (2) 2-35 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 54 4 HOLD (display hold) button Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the counter display section. (The time code generator continues normal operation.) Pressing this button again releases the hold. One use of this feature is to determine the exact time of a particular shot. When the HOLD button is activated, the time data is displayed in the following format: See “2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel”...
Page 55 Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in R-RUN mode. CLOCK: Makes the time code value coincide with the built-in clock.
Page 56 qa DATA DISPLAY switch U-BIT: Display the user bit value. SHOT-TIME: Display the date and time from the shot data. SHOT-NO: Not used. 2-38 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 57: Warnings And Indications
2-7 Warnings and Indications The camcorder supplies you visual information and warnings by means of its indicators without you having to use the speaker, earphone or viewfinder. Warning and indication functions 2-39 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
Page 58 1 TALLY indicator Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW activates this indicator. The indicator lights during recording on the VTR. It also provides the same information as the REC indicator in the viewfinder; it lights up during recording and flashes to indicate a problem. The brightness of this indicator when it is lit can be controlled by the TALLY switch.
Page 59: Warnings And Indications On The Display Panel
5 BACK TALLY switch This switch turns the BACK TALLY and the REAR TALLY indicators on and off. ON: Switches on the BACK TALLY and REAR TALLY indicators. OFF: Switches off the BACK TALLY and REAR TALLY indicators. 6 LIGHT switch This switch controls the display panel light.
Page 60 2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel Tape status, battery status, and level indicators Audio channel level meter: When the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch is set to CH-1/2, the audio channel level 1 is displayed. When the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch is set to CH-3/4, the audio channel level 3 is displayed.
Page 61 VTR operation and status indicators Lights during playback. Warning indicators RF: Lights if the recording heads are clogged. SERVO: Lights if the servo motor fails. HUMID: Lights if condensation is on the drum. SLACK: Lights if the tape is not winding properly. For more information, see “6-3 Operation Warnings”...
Page 62: Time Code Displays
Only for an HDW-750/HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I format 2-44 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Lights in non-drop frame mode. Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with an external time code. Lights when the time code generator is on hold. Time code displays...
Page 63 Relationships between the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch settings and the time counter displays Except during setting of the time code, the time counter display is determined by the position of the DISPLAY switch and DATA DISPLAY switch. For details of setting the time code menu operation, see “4-5-1 Setting the Time Code”...
Page 64: Indicators On The Viewfinder
Indicators on the Viewfinder 1 TALLY indicator This indicator lights in green when the camcorder is in Loop Rec mode. Also, this indicator blinks in green when the camcorder is in auto Interval Rec mode or manual Interval Rec mode.
Page 65 For details, see the Maintenance Manual. (warning) indicator This indicator lights up when the camcorder is used under one or more of the following conditions and if the corresponding items have been set to ON on the ‘!’ LED page of the USER menu.
Page 66: About Cassettes
This section describes the procedure for loading and unloading a cassette. See “Specifications VTR Section ”(page A-3) for information about the cassettes you can use in the camcorder. 3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette Loading a cassette Turn on the POWER switch.
Page 67 Press the EJECT button. The cassette lid will open. Cassette lid Check that there is no slack in the tape. Then slide in the cassette until it clicks into position and close the cassette lid completely by pressing near the engraved “PUSH”. Window outward.
Page 68: Unloading A Cassette
Notes • To insert the tape correctly, make sure to stand the grip of the camcorder. • When inserting the tape, be careful that you don’t hit the tape against the tape holder. Checking the tape for slack Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown below.
Page 69 Unloading a cassette manually If the battery voltage drops below about 10.5 V, take out the cassette manually as illustrated below. Cassette lid 1 Turn the power off. 2 Open this rubber cover. 3 Pushing on the screw inside with a screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise until the cassette lid opens.
Page 70: Preventing Accidental Erasure
3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure The following procedure prevents cassettes from being recorded inadvertently. Preventing accidental erasure Push the plug in. To reuse the cassette, return the plug to its original position. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback...
Page 71: Recording
This section describes the basic procedures for shooting and recording. Before a shooting session, ensure that the camcorder is functioning properly. For more information, see “6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting” on page 6-1. Turning on the camcorder and loading a cassette Follow the procedure below.
Page 72 Set the POWER switch to ON. Check that warnings, such as the HUMID indicator and so on, do not appear and that the BATT indicator shows at least five segments. • If HUMID indicator appears, wait until it disappears. Note After turning off the power, check whether the drum is dry (even if the HUMID indicator is off) when the turning on the power again.
Page 73 Basic procedures for shooting: from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording After turning on the power and loading a cassette, set the switches and selectors as shown below and begin operation. DISPLAY: ON Iris: Automatic Zoom: Automatic OUTPUT/DCC: CAM, DCC ON...
Page 74 Shooting Follow the procedure below. Basic procedure for shooting: from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK to adjust the black balance. For detailed information on how to adjust the black balance, see “4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance”...
Page 75 Select the CC filter and ND filter to match the lighting conditions, and adjust the white balance. When the black balance and white balance settings are already in memory: Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B. When the white balance setting is not in memory and you do not have enough time to adjust the white balance: Set the WHITE BAL switch to the PRST position.
Page 76 To stop recording, press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens again. The REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off. Cassette control buttons During recording, the cassette control buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY, STOP) have no effect. Note on cassettes When crash-recording without doing continuous recording or recording by using RE-TAKE function, if you use a recorded tape, the timecode...
Page 77: Continuous Recording
3-2-2 Continuous Recording If the camcorder is in the recording pause mode, simply pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens continues recording at exactly the next frame. In other cases, you first need to position the tape at an appropriate point.
Page 78: If You Turn Off The Power During A Recording Pause
3 seconds in length. Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens to start recording. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback...
Page 79 Press the RET button. The tape will rewind and will be positioned at the desired point to continue recording. Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens to start recording. 3-14 Chapter 3 Recording and Playback...
Page 80: Recording Good Shot Markers
3-2-3 Recording Good Shot Markers Good shot markers 1 and 2 are recorded to tape when the RET button on the lens is pressed during recording. Recording shot markers 1 and 2 for scenes containing important images and sounds enables quick access to the marked points.
Page 81 Open the cover, first. Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob . The TOP menu appears. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to MAINTENANCE. Push the MENU knob. When the MAINTENANCE menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears.
Page 82 When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to VTR MODE 5, then push the MENU knob. When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the VTR MODE 5 page appears, then push the MENU knob.
Page 83 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired setting appears. The setting changes in the following sequence: SET y ALL y OFF. Item When you select SET, go to step 8. When you select ALL or OFF, go to step 9. Set the marker(s) to be recorded to ON.
Page 84 To end the menu opration, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF, or close the cover. The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. Recording a shot marker 1 Press the RET button once.
Page 85: Recording A Recording Start Marker
Extension Board) By installing the optional HKDW-703 extension board (not supplied) in the camcorder, the camcorder is able to constantly store a few seconds (up to 7 seconds for the 59.94I format model or up to 8 seconds for the 50I/25PsF format model) worth of the most current picture and sound data in the board’s memory.
Page 86 The following table shows the approximate number of seconds worth of picture data (counting back from the time you begin recording) that will be recorded from memory. However, when changing from SAVE to STBY, or under the special situations explained in the notes on this page, the actual amount of data recorded may be shorter.
Page 87 • During playback or recording review, the picture data is not stored in the HKDW-703’s memory. Picture data corresponding to the duration of playback or recording review will not be in memory and will not be recorded to tape. To set the Loop Rec mode Follow the procedure below to turn Loop Rec mode on.
Page 88 The DF/NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for a camcorder which operate with the 59.94I format, that is, HDW-750 and HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I format. In this manual, menu operation is explained using the menus of a camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format.
Page 89 OFF y LOOP y A. INT y M. INT. When LOOP appears, the camcorder is in the Loop Rec mode where picture, sound, and time code are constantly saved in memory. The TALLY lamp (green) is on while the picture data is being stored in the memory.
Page 90 Push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark. In this case, you can select another item. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to LOOP REC TIME.
Page 91 The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. Settings made in Loop Rec mode are maintained until changed.
Page 92 When the tape runs out during recording Please note that picture data at the instant the tape stopped is not recorded if the tape runs out and the camcorder stops. The recorded picture data is interrupted before the recording stop point.
Page 93 — Single trigger mode Setting the number of frames to be recorded at one shooting (NUMBER OF FRAME) enables the camcorder to record the number of frames preset each time the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens is pressed.
Page 94 Setting the Auto Interval Rec mode To record in Auto Interval Rec mode, you need to turn on Auto Interval Rec and set the total time from starting to finishing shooting (TAKE TOTAL TIME) and time to be recorded on the tape (REC TIME), using the USER menu.
Page 95 The DF/NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears only for a camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format, that is, HDW-750 and HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I format. In this manual, menu operation is explained using the menus of a camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format.
Page 96 OFF y LOOP y A. INT y M. INT. When A. INT appears, the camcorder is in Auto Interval Rec mode. The TALLY indicator (green) flashes (one flash/second) while the camcorder is in this mode. Also, TAKE TOTAL TIME, REC TIME and PRE-LIGHTING appear.
Page 97 Push the MENU knob. The z mark at the left of LOOP/INTVAL REC changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark. In this case, you can select another item. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to TAKE TOTAL TIME.
Page 98 Push the MENU knob. The ? mark at the left of setting changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of TAKE TOTAL TIME changes to a t mark. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to REC TIME. Push the MENU knob.
Page 99 You cannot set a REC TIME that is more than one thirtieth of TAKE TOTAL TIME. For example: When TAKE TOTAL TIME is set to 1H, the maximum value of REC TIME is 2 MIN. (60 minutes divided by 30 gives 2 minutes.) The time setting to be displayed when turning the MENU knob changes within the available setting times.
Page 100 TOTAL TIME is set to 1H and REC TIME is set to 30 SEC, the message “AUTO INTERVAL 00M04S” appears. The shooting interval is 4 seconds. The display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. Chapter 3 Recording and Playback...
Page 101 “3-2-1 Basic Procedures” (page 3-6), secure the camcorder so that it will not move. Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. The camcorder starts recording in Auto Interval Rec mode.
Page 102 After the time to be recorded on the tape (REC TIME) has elapsed, the camcorder automatically stops shooting and recording. To continue auto interval recording Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens again. The camcorder starts recording in Auto Interval Rec mode again.
Page 103 The time for shooting is the time required to shoot objects that moves very slowly. The camcorder stores the picture data a frame at a time as it is shot at the certain specified interval and records the picture data on tape when up to the picture data for about 5 seconds are stored in memory.
Page 104 Notes on Auto Interval Rec mode Take note of the following points. • Time code In Auto Interval Rec mode, the internal time code generator runs in R- RUN mode regardless of how the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set. The real time of the shooting is saved in the user bits. When you need to set the internal clock, use the TIME DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu.
Page 105 • When tape runs out during auto interval recording Note that the picture data (maximum 5 seconds) shot and stored before the tape stops is not recorded if the tape runs out and the camcorder stops. Setting the Manual Interval Rec mode There are two kinds of Manual Interval Rec mode: •...
Page 106 OFF y LOOP y A. INT y M. INT. When M. INT appears, the camcorder turns in Manual Interval Rec mode and the TALLY indicator (green) flashes. NUMBER OF FRAME, TRIGGER INTERVAL and PRE-LIGHTING appear under LOOP/INTERVAL REC.
Page 107 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to NUMBER OF FRAME. Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of NUMBER OF FRAME changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired number of frames to be recorded at shooting appears.
Page 108 If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, the number changes in the following sequence: M y 1SEC y 2SEC...12H y 24H. When M appears, the camcorder is in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode and PRE-LIGHTING disappears. Push the MENU knob.
Page 109 Manual Interval Rec mode, appears along the bottom of the viewfinder. *FRAME indicates the number of frames set in step 6. The display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. Note The settings for the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode are maintained until changed.
Page 110 Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. The camcorder starts recording in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode. The TALLY indicator (green) in the viewfinder flashes (2 flashes/second) and the message “MANU INTERVAL *FRAME”...
Page 111 3H y 4H y 5H y 6H y 12H y 24H. When a trigger interval time other than M is displayed, the camcorder is in continuous trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode. The TALLY indicator (green) flashes (1 flash/second).
Page 112 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to PRE-LIGHTING. Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of PRE-LIGHTING changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired time interval to turn on the light before recording starts appears.
Page 113 *SEC indicates the trigger interval preset and *FRAME indicates the number of frames preset. The display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. Note The settings for the continuos trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode are maintained until changed.
Page 114 “3-2-1 Basic Procedures”, (page 3-6), secure the camcorder so that it will not move. Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. The camcorder starts recording in the continuous trigger mode of the...
Page 115 (the green tally flashes (2 flashes/second)), you cannot use cassette control buttons (REW, F FWD, PLAY and STOP). Note that the camcorder stops recording in the single trigger mode of the Manual Interval Rec mode, if you press the EJECT button.
Page 116 • When the camcorder power is switched off during recording in Manual Interval Rec mode • When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the camcorder will switch off by itself after the tape has run for a few seconds to record the picture data stored in the memory.
Page 117: Continuous Recording On The Previous Cut
3, press the RET switch on the lens while holding the ASSIGN 1 switch down. The camcorder automatically positions the tape at the end point of cut 2 and changes to the recording pause mode. Record cut 4. Cut 4 is recorded after cut 2.
Page 118: Searching For The Last Recorded Portion And Turning In The Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function)
3-2-8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in the Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function) The End Search Function allows the camcorder to search for the end of the recording on the tape after the recorded portion is rewound and played back.
Page 119 VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, the picture is frozen once you push the STOP button during playback. To activate the end search function, push the STOP button again to stop the camcorder and press the RET button.
Page 120: Checking The Recording — Playback
If you hold the RET button down longer, at most 10 seconds of the tape is rewound and played back. After playback, the camcorder is ready to start recording again. By assigning the LENS RET function to the ASSIGN 1 switch, you can use the ASSIGN 1 switch in the same way as the RET button on the lens.
Page 121: Checking The Recording On The Color Video Monitor Playback In Color
Video Monitor — Playback in Color Connect an HD color video monitor with the HD SDI input connector to the HD SDI OUT connector of the camcorder. By pressing the PLAY button, you can view the recorded picture. HD monitor...
Page 122 When using an HKDW-702 extension board (not supplied) for down converting Connect the color video monitor to the TEST OUT connector or VBS/ SDI OUT connector of the camcorder (when an HKDW-702 is installed). By pressing the PLAY button, you can view the recorded picture.
Page 123 3-4 Recording the Recording Start Time Code onto the Memory Label — Tele-File The VTR section is compatible with the Tele-File memory label system. This system allows you to record the recording start time code, model name, serial No. and TAPE format onto the MLB-1M-100 memory label (not supplied).
Page 124 At the instant the recording starts, the time code of the recording start is recorded on the memory label. To confirm the remaining capacity on the memory label Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob . The TOP menu appears.
Page 125 The TELE FILE page appears. The remaining capacity of the memory label is displayed at the REMAIN column. You can record the recording start time code about 130 times on the memory label of 1 Kilobyte. Note When the remaining capacity of the memory label becomes 0 %, you can not record the recording start time code any more.
Page 126 To clear recorded data Follow steps 1 to 4 in “To confirm the remaining capacity on the memory label” until the TELE FILE page of the FILE menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. The TELE FILE page appears. Turn the MENU knob to move t mark to TELE FILE CLEAR, then push the MENU knob.
Page 127 Turn the MENU knob to move t mark to YES (“YES” blinks), then push the MENU knob. The data recorded on the memory label is cleared. 100 % appears at the REMAIN column. Notes • When the memory label is protected from accidental erasure, you cannot clear recorded data.
Page 128: Freezing A Picture During Playback
3-5 Freezing a Picture during Playback Pressing the STOP button during playback stops playback and freezes the picture. The VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu allows you to set the freeze-frame mode where you can view the frozen picture during playback.
Page 129 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to STOP KEY FREEZE, then push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of STOP KEY FREEZE changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired freeze mode appears.
Page 130 To restart playback: Push the PLAY button. To view the pictures shot by the camcorder: Push the STOP button. To rewind the tape: Push the REW button. To fast forward the tape: Push the FF button.
Page 131 3-6 Setting the Stand-by off Timer During Rec-Pause The VTR SAVE/STBY switch allows you to control the VTR power mode during pauses in recording (rec-pause) or when stopped. However, even in the standby mode (with the VTR SAVE/STBY switch set to STBY), you can set the VTR in such a way that the mode is automatically switched from the standby mode to save mode when the tape does not run for a preset time, using the VTR MODE 4 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Page 132 Turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired STBY OFF TIMER appears. If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or counterclockwise, STBY OFF TIMER changes in the following sequence: 60MIN y 30MIN y 10MIN y 5MIN y OFF. In order not to enter in the VTR SAVE mode, select OFF.
Page 133: Adjusting The Black Balance And The White Balance
The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases. • When the camcorder is first used • When the camcorder is used under conditions in which the surrounding temperature has changed greatly • When the camcorder has not been used for a long time •...
Page 134: Adjusting The Black Balance
4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance In automatic black balance mode, adjustments are performed in the following sequence: clamp level, black set, and black balance. Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu. Follow the procedure below to adjust the black balance. Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM.
Page 135 During adjustment, the following message is displayed on the viewfinder screen. The black balance adjustment ends in a few seconds with the message “BLACK:OK” and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in memory. Notes • During the black balance adjustment, the iris is automatically closed. •...
Page 136 If automatic black balance adjustment cannot be made If the black balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error message will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3). Possible messages are listed below. Black balance adjustment error messages Error message BLACK : NG...
Page 137 Adjust the black balance and white balance again. Contact your Sony representative if this message continues to appear even after the black balance and white balance have been adjusted again.
Page 138: Adjusting The White Balance
4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance Follow the procedure below to automatically adjust the white balance. Adjust the switches as shown in the figure below. GAIN switch: Set as low as possible. If the setting on the GAIN selector or WHITE BAL switch is changed, a message reporting the set position appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen.
Page 139 Adjust the FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions. ND filter Clear 1/4 ND 1/16 ND 1/64 ND If the setting of the FILTER selector is changed, a message reporting the set position appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen (in display mode 3).
Page 140 Adjust the lens iris. If the lens is manually adjusted, adjust it as appropriate. If the lens has an automatic iris, set the automatic/manual switch on the lens to automatic. Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHT and release the switch. The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is executed.
Page 141 The white balance adjustment ends in a second with the message “WHITE : OK”, and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in the memory (A or B) that was selected in step 1. Note If the camera has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt during the adjustment.
Page 142: If The Automatic White Balance Adjustment Cannot Be Made
If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error message will appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3). Possible messages are listed below. White balance adjustment error messages Error message WHITE : NG...
Page 143 Adjust the white balance and black balance again. Contact your Sony representative if this message continues to appear even after the white balance and black balance have been adjusted again.
Page 144: Shutter Modes
4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter This section describes the shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter of the camcorder, and describes the procedure for selecting the shutter speed and mode. 4-2-1 Shutter Modes The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below.
Page 145 Mode Shutter speed HDW-730 (59.94I format)/ (Enhanced HDW-750: 1/60 sec. (fixed) Vertical HDW-730 (50I format)/ definition HDW-750P (50I fomrat): System) 1/50 sec. (fixed) a) For an HDW-750P, operating with the 25PsF format, this function is not available. Notes • Whatever the operating mode of the electronic shutter, the sensitivity of the CCD decreases with increasing shutter speed.
Page 146: Selecting The Shutter Mode And Speed
Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained even when the camcorder power is turned off. Follow the procedure described in “4-7-2 Selecting the Display Items” (page 4-70) to set to VF DISPLAY MODE to 2 or 3 from the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu.
Page 147 Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SEL. SHUTTER selector The current shutter setting appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen. E.g.“: SS : 1/250” or “: ECS : 60.00 Hz” (Continued) 4-15 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording...
Page 148 Before the message from step 2 disappears, push the SHUTTER selector to SEL again and repeat until the desired mode or speed appears. Pushing the SHUTTER selector to SEL repeatedly allows you to cycle through the settings of mode and speed preselected on the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu.
Page 149 Setting the shutter speed in ECS mode Follow the procedure below. Set the shutter speed mode to ECS. ECS (Extended clear scan) page (factory settings) Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera to increase the value, or clockwise to decrease the value, until the desired frequency appears.
Page 150 Note The settings selected on the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu become invalid when the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is connected to the camcorder. MENU knob Changing the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings 4-18...
Page 151 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob. The TOP menu appears. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to OPERATION. Push the MENU knob. When the OPERATION menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears.
Page 152 To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. Or close the cover of the Menu Operating section. The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. 4-20...
Page 153: Changing The Reference Value For Automatic Iris Adjustment
4-3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to enable the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent white crush from the subject on which a spot light is turned. The reference value for the lens iris can be set within the following range with respect to the standard value.
Page 154 ECS. The changed reference value is retained until the power of the camcorder is turned off. Even if the reference value is changed, it reverts to the standard value every time the power is turned on. The reference value is normally set to the standard value.
Page 155 To open the iris by 0.25 stop: Turn the MENU knob further counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera. One bar (s) appears in the upper part to the left of the F number in the iris indication. To open the iris by 0.5 stop: Turn the MENU knob further counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera.
Page 156 To close the iris by 0.75 stop: Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera. Two bars (sx) appear in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication. To close the iris by 1 stop: Turn the MENU knob further clockwise as seen from the front of the camera.
Page 157 When the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is connected The IRIS control knob of the RM-B150 can be used for lens iris setting. The bar display (s) will not appear, however. Selecting the automatic iris window Follow the procedure of steps 1 and 2 described in “Changing the reference value”...
Page 158 Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears, then push the MENU knob. The shaded parts in the illustrations indicate the area where light detection occurs. The z mark at the left of the selected item changes to a t mark and the ? mark at the left of the setting changes to a z mark.
Page 159 Menu Operating section. The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the viewfinder. To reduce the influence to the auto iris due to shooting a high...
Page 160: Adjusting The Audio Level
4-4 Adjusting the Audio Level Setting the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches to AUTO automatically adjusts the input levels of the audio signal to be recorded in audio channel CH-1 or CH-2 . You can also adjust the audio level manually. For the audio level of the signal to be recorded in audio channel CH-3 or CH-4 Only automatic adjustment of the audio level is available.
Page 161 MIC LEVEL control Manual adjustment of the audio levels of AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 Set the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switch which corresponds to the channels to be adjusted among input signals connected to AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors to REAR. To adjust and record both of channels 1 and 2, set the both AUDIO IN CH-1 and AUDIO IN CH-2 switches to REAR.
Page 162 Adjust the LEVEL controls corresponding to the channel selected in step 1 so that at the maximum sound level, the level meter indicates -18 dB (segment above 20 segment). The second bar from the top may turn on occasionally, but do not allow the top bar to go on. If it goes on, the audio level is too high.
Page 163: Manually Adjusting The Audio Level Of The Front Microphone
• If the XLR connection automatic detection mode is set to ON, when the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, the camcorder detects the connection to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors. Thus, the AUDIO IN switch is internally reset to REAR and the audio signals input to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors are automatically selected.
Page 164 Microphone audio level manual adjustment (1) To record the stereo sound, set both AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 switches to FRONT. To record the monaural sound, set the AUDIO IN CH-1 and/or CH-2 switch(es) corresponding to the channel to be adjusted and recorded to FRONT.
Page 165 Rotate the MIC LEVEL knob to adjust the audio level so that at the maximum sound level, the level meter indicates -18 dB (segment above 20 segments). • The 10 bars from the bottom among 17 bars go on with the normal input volume.
Page 166 Input level of the audio channels CH-3 and CH-4 The levels of the audio signals recorded in audio channels CH-3 and CH- 4 are automatically adjusted. You cannot adjust them manually. You can select the audio signal to be recorded in audio channels CH-3 and CH-4 using the AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4 switches.
Page 167 When an HDCA-901 camera adaptor is used With an HDCA-901 (not supplied) connected to the camcorder, you can record separate sounds on audio channels 3 and 4. To record external audio signals from the HDCA-901 on audio channels 3 and 4, change the setting of CAMERA ADAPTER to ENABL on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Page 168: Setting The Time Data
4-5 Setting the Time Data 4-5-1 Setting the Time Code The time code setting range is from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 : 59 : 29 (hour : minute : second : frame). Follow the procedure below to set the time code. HOLD button RESET button Setting the time code...
Page 169 Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET. Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. Using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons, set the time code. SHIFT: Selects a digit to set. Each time you press the button, the flashing digit moves one column to the right. Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD button moves the flashing digit one to the left.
Page 170: Saving The Real Time In The Time Code
To set the drop frame mode/non-drop frame mode (only for the 59.94I format model, that is, an HDW-750 and an HDW-730 which operates with the 59.94I format) You can select the drop frame (DF) mode or non-drop frame (NDF) mode on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu or OPERATION menu or on the VTR MODE 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Page 171: Setting The User Bits
4-5-3 Setting the User Bits By setting the user bits (up to 8 hexadecimal digits), you can record user information such as the date, time, or scene number on the time code track. Follow the procedure below to set the user bits. HOLD button RESET button Setting the user bits...
Page 172 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. Set the DATA DISPLAY switch to U-BIT. Set the user bits by using the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons. SHIFT: Selects a digit to set. Each time you press the button, the flashing digit moves one column to the right. Pressing this button while holding down the HOLD button moves the flashing digit one to the left.
Page 173: Synchronizing The Time Code
4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code You can synchronize the internal time code generator of this camcorder with an external generator for the regeneration of an external time code. You can also synchronize the time code generators of external VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder.
Page 174 When an HKDW-702 (not supplied) is installed, the down-converted video signal of the camcorder cannot be used as the reference signal. When interconnecting a number of camcorders, output the HD analog component signal (HD-Y signal) from the TEST OUT connector.
Page 175: Procedure For Time Code Synchronization
Procedure for time code synchronization Follow the procedure below to synchronize the time code. Synchronizing the time code Turn the POWER switch to ON. Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET. Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN. Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording (Continued) 4-43...
Page 176 When the time code is synchronized, only the time data is synchronized with the external time code value. Therefore, the user bits can have their own settings for each camcorder. You can also synchronize the user bits with external user bit data.
Page 177 When the NTSC/PAL composite video signal is input as the reference video signal, the genlock H-phase cannot be adjusted. Also, subcarrier of the down-converted signal (composite video signal) of the camcorder cannot be synchronized with external equipment when an HKDW-702 (not supplied) is installed.
Page 178: Menu Configuration
In this manual, the USER menu consisting of items and pages registered at the factory is used. You use the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu to add or delete pages according to how the camcorder is being used. For details, see “4-6-3 Editing the USER Menu” on page 4-55. 4-46...
Page 179 TOP menu The menus of the camcorder are composed of submenus classified into categories according to the frequency of use, purpose of use and so on. The TOP menu allows you to select the desired submenus. To display the TOP menu screen: While holding down the MENU knob, set the MENU ON/OFF switch from the OFF position to the ON position.
Page 180 MAINTENANCE menu, FILE menu and DIAGNOSIS menu. • OPERATION menu: This menu contains items for changing settings according to conditions related to the subject when the camcorder is being operated. • PAINT menu This menu contains items for making detailed image adjustments while using a waveform monitor to monitor the waveforms output by the camera.
Page 181: Basic Use Of The Menu
This section explains operations on the USER menu. If an HKDW-702 (not supplied) and/or HKDW-703 (not supplied) are not equipped with your camcorder, some of items on the USER menu pages are not displayed. But the operations are the same as those on menus other than the USER menu.
Page 182 Switch the MENU ON/OFF switch from OFF to ON. The USER menu will be displayed. When the USER menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears. Follow the procedure below. Or if you used the USER menu already, the page that was on the screen when the last USER menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
Page 183 2 Push the MENU knob. The desired page is displayed. Start step 4. Turn the MENU knob until the desired page appears. Push the MENU knob. The t mark appears at the left of the item currently selected on the page.
Page 184 Push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to change the settings. To increase a setting value Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera.
Page 185 To cancel the setting/to reset the setting to the initial setting You can cancel the setting and reset it to its initial value (one set at the factory, or preset value) by pushing the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST before pushing the MENU knob in step 7.
Page 186 Or, when the t mark is placed at a position other than the page number, push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to ESCAPE. The ? mark appears in front of the page number. The camcorder is in page selecting mode.
Page 187: Editing The User Menu
4-6-3 Editing the USER Menu The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to configure a USER menu that consists only of pages and items that you need by adding, deleting or replacing the pages. The USER 1 to USER 5 pages allow you to add, delete or replace the items.
Page 188 When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to one of USER 2 to USER 5, then push the MENU knob. When another page is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the desired page of USER 2 to USER 5 appears, then push the MENU knob.
Page 189 Add the items. 1 Turn the MENU knob until the page that has the desired items appears, then push the MENU knob. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired item, then push the MENU knob. The USER 2 page appears again.
Page 190 Replacing items on the page Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item that you want to replace, then push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to the z mark. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the position where you want to move the item, then push the MENU knob.
Page 191 Inserting a blank row Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the position where you want to insert a blank row, and keep pushing the MENU knob for about 1.5 seconds. A blank row is inserted. Keep pushing the MENU knob for about 1.5 seconds.
Page 192: Adding/Deleting/Replacing Pages
Adding/deleting/replacing pages You can add a new page to the USER menu, delete a page from the USER menu or replace pages. To add a page While holding down the MENU knob, set the MENU ON/OFF switch from the OFF position to the ON position. The TOP menu appears.
Page 193 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to Add New Page, then push the MENU knob. The REMAIN PAGE where you can select the page to be added appears. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired page, then push the MENU knob.
Page 194 To delete a page Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the page to be deleted. Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST. The message “DELETE PAGE OK?” appears. Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to CANCEL/PRST again.
Page 195 To move a page Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the page that you want to move. The t mark at the left of the selected page changes to a z mark. The message “PUSH TO PAGE INSERT” appears at the right top of the screen.
Page 196: Status Display On The Viewfinder Screen
Viewfinder Screen The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating status, a center marker, a safety zone marker, etc. When the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to OFF and the DISPLAY switch is set to ON, the items for which an “ON”...
Page 197: Layout Of The Status Display On The Viewfinder Screen
4-7-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown below. 1 Extender EX is displayed when a lens extender is used. 2 Zoom position indicator This indicator indicates the approximate position of the variator zoom lens, between wide angle and telephoto.
Page 198 5 DC IN/battery indicator This shows the battery voltage of an internal battery pack or an external battery connected to the DC IN connector. When the power is supplied from an external battery pack connected to the DC IN connector, DC IN appears. When the DISP VOLT item is set to OFF on the VF DISP 2 page of the USER menu, the battery indicator does not appear, except when the Anton Bauer battery or BP-M50/M100 battery pack is used.
Page 199 9 Remaining tape This indicator indicates the remaining tape recording time (in minutes) of the VTR. Example of remaining tape indicator Display F - 30 30 - 25 25 - 20 20 - 15 15 - 10 10 - 5 5 - 0 5 - 0 (flashing) 0 Audio level...
Page 200 qa Shutter speed This indicator indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode. However, if the SHUTTER switch is set to OFF, nothing is displayed. 1/33, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 Shutter speed (in seconds): in standard mode. ECS: ECS mode EVS: S-EVS mode a) The available shutter speeds depend on the model.
Page 201 Model name and serial number indicator This shows the model name and serial number of the camcorder. This indicator is displayed when the color bars are displayed and recorded together with the color bars.
Page 202: Selecting The Display Items
4-7-2 Selecting the Display Items To select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen from the VF DISP 1 and VF DISP 2 pages of the USER menu, turn on or off the indication next to each item. Follow the procedure below to select the items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Page 203 The VF DISPLAY page appears. The current settings of items appear to the right of each item. You can select the following items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen on the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP 2 page. VF DISP 1 page Item Contents...
Page 204 VF DISP 2 page Item DISP ZOOM DISP COLOR TEMP Displays the color temperature. DISP VOLT DISP DC IN DISP WRR RF LVL DISP TIME CODE a) When an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System or the BP-M50/M100 battery pack is used, the remaining battery capacity of those batteryt is displayed as a percentage when DISP VOLT is set to OFF.
Page 205: Display Mode And Setting Change And Adjustment Progress Messages
4-7-3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages You can limit or suppress the messages that give details of setting changes and adjustment progress and results by setting a display mode. The conditions under which messages are displayed and their correspondence with the display mode are as follows: Setting change and adjustment progress messages and display modes Y: Message is displayed.
Page 206 Message display condition When the black or white balance has been adjusted a) This is also displayed for about 3 seconds when the SHUTTER selector is set to Changing the display mode The currently set display mode appears on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu.
Page 207: Setting The Marker Display
4-7-4 Setting the Marker Display Use the MARKER page of the USER menu to switch the display of the center and safety zone markers on or off and to select whether the area indicated by the safety zone marker is 80%, 90% or 100% of the screen area.
Page 208 The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. You can select displaying or not-displaying for the following item. Item MARKER CENTER CENTER MARK SAFETY ZONE SAFETY AREA ASPECT ASPECT SELECT ASPECT MASK ASPECT MASK LVL 100 % MARKER 4-76 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording...
Page 209 Perform the settings for each item. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.
Page 210: Setting The Viewfinder
4-7-5 Setting the Viewfinder Use the VF SETTING page of the USER menu to select items related to the viewfinder. MENU knob Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
Page 211 The VF SETTING page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. Item Content ZEBRA Turns the zebra display on or off. ZEBRA SELECT Selects ZEBRA 1, ZEBRA 2 or BOTH. ZEBRA 1 DET. LVL Adjusts the level of the zebra 1 (70%) display.
Page 212 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob.
Page 213: Recording Superimposed Shot Data In Color Bars
4-7-6 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in Color Bars In the SHOT DISP page of the USER menu, you can select which shot data is recorded superimposed on the color bars. You can also select which of the shot IDs (1 to 4) set in the SHOT ID page is recorded superimposed on the picture.
Page 214 The SHOT DISP page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. Item SHOT DATE SHOT TIME SHOT MODEL NAME SHOT SERIAL SHOT ID SEL SHOT BLINK CHARA a) To carry out superimposed recording, select the SHOT ID number (1 to 4).
Page 215 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to record the selected item superimposed on the picture, and push the MENU knob.
Page 216: Setting The Shot Id
4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID In the SHOT ID page of the USER menu, you can set a shot ID of up to 12 alphanumeric characters, spaces, and symbols. When the OUTPUT/DCC switch is set to BARS, DCC OFF, this shot ID is output with the color bar signal.
Page 217 Turn the MENU knob until the SHOT ID page appears, and push the MENU knob. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the ID (one of ID-1 to ID-4) you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The window for entering the shot ID appears.
Page 218 Enter or change the shot ID. When you enter the shot ID first, go to step 2. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the r mark to the character which you want to change, then push the MENU knob. The r mark changes to the ? mark and the character table appears.
Page 219 2 Turn the MENU knob until the r mark moves to the character position that you want to select, then push the MENU knob. Example: To change the “S” to “D” Move the r mark to D. D appears under the ? mark.
Page 220 To enter a space Move the r mark over the INS, then push the MENU knob. The space is entered in the position under the ? mark on the character entry row. When there is a character under the ? mark, the space is entered in that position, and that and subsequent characters move to the right one at a time.
Page 221 To delete a character Move the r mark over DEL, then push the MENU knob. The character under the ? mark is deleted and the subsequent characters move to the left one at a time. To cancel deleting the character Move the r mark over RET, then push the MENU knob.
Page 222: Displaying The Status Confirmation Windows
4-7-8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows You can confirm the settings or status of the camcorder on the viewfinder screen by displaying the following windows. • ABNORMAL <!> window • FUNCTION window • AUDIO STATUS window • GPS window (only when an HKDW-704 GPS UNIT is attached) For detailed information on the GPS window, refer to the OPERATION MANUAL supplied with an HKDW-704.
Page 223 HDW-730 operating with 59.94I format and the HDW-750) and FRONT MIC MONO/STEREO • Type of input signal to audio channels CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 • Input level of audio channels CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording This menu is for a camcorder which operates with 59.94I format. 4-91...
Page 224 Display/don’t display status confirmation windows You can use the SET STATUS page of the USER menu to set whether or not the status confirmation windows are displayed. To display the status confirmation windows You can use the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch as the STATUS ON/ SEL / OFF switch when the MENU ON/OFF switch is set to OFF (when the cover is closed, OFF is automatically selected).
Page 225 To disable display of the status confirmation windows Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. Turn the MENU knob until the SET STATUS page appears, and push the MENU knob.
Page 226: Confirming The Image Of The Return Video Signal On The Viewfinder
Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to DISPLAY the selected window, then push the MENU knob.
Page 227 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to MAINTENANCE, then push the MENU knob. When the MAINTENANCE menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears. Or if you used the MAINTENANCE menu already, the page that was on the screen when the last MAINTENANCE menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen.
Page 228 Perform the following setting. 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to GENLOCK, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of GENLOCK setting changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of GENLOCK setting changes to a ? mark.
Page 229 To see the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder screen Press the RET switch on the lens. The image of the return video signal input in to the GENLOCK IN connector is displayed on the viewfinder screen while you are pressing the RETURN switch on the lens. When the RETURN VIDEO function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1 switch, you can see the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder screen while you are pressing the ASSIGN 1 switch even if...
Page 230: Setting The Gain Selector Values
The camcorder provides menus for adjustments and settings. 4-8-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values Before using the camcorder, use the GAIN SW page of the USER menu to set the gains corresponding to the L, M, and H positions of the GAIN selector, which switches the gain of the video amplifier.
Page 231 The GAIN SW page appears. The current setting of an item appears to the right of the item. Item Content GAIN LOW Sets the gain value corresponding to the L position of the GAIN selector. GAIN MID Sets the gain value corresponding to the M position of the GAIN selector.
Page 232 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob.
Page 233: Selecting The Output Signals
4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals The OUTPUT SEL page of the USER menu allows you to select the type of video signals from the VBS/SDI OUT connector and the TEST OUT connector (these settings are effective only when the HKDW-702 is installed).
Page 234 Item HD SDI OUT REAR BNC OUT TEST OUT SELECT DOWN CON MODE a) When an HKDW-702 (not supplied) is not installed, these items are not displayed on the OUTPUT SEL page. 4-102 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Content Sets whether or not the video signal is output from the HD SDI OUT connector.
Page 235 When no picture is displayed on the monitor with the TEST OUT connector feeding the monitor, make sure the type of monitor (HD monitor / NTSC/PAL monitor) and the signal format of the output signal of the camcorder (1080i/525i/625i) match. e) When the NTSC/PAL viewfinder or NTSC/PAL monitor is connected, the markers and zebra patterns are not displayed when CROP is selected.
Page 236: Setting The Color Temperature Manually
4-8-3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually You can adjust the value of the white balance manually by setting the color temperature. The WHITE page of the PAINT menu allows you to do this setting. Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder”...
Page 237 Item COLOR TEMP <A> Sets the color temperature for the desired value. COLOR FINE <A> R GAIN <A> B GAIN <A> The above table shows the adjustment of the white balance of channel A. The items to which is attached are used to adjust the white balance of channel B.
Page 238: Specifying An Offset For The Auto White Balance Setting
4-8-4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting By setting an offset for the value of auto white balance, you can make the picture warmer or colder. The OFFSET WHT page of the OPERATION menu allows you to do this setting.
Page 239 (A or B). Note If the WHITE BAL switch is not set to A or B when you operate the camcorder, the adjustment value will not be reflected in the output signal. Content Turns the setting of the offset for channel A ON or OFF.
Page 240 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to change the desired setting, and push the MENU knob.
Page 241: Assigning Functions To Assign 1/2 Switches
4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches You can assign the desired function to ASSIGN 1 and 2 switches. Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears on the viewfinder screen. Turn the MENU knob until the FUNCTION 1 page appears, and push the MENU knob.
Page 242 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to either ASSIGN SW 1 or 2 to which you want to assign the function, and push the MENU knob. The ASS <1> or <2> SEL window corresponding to the selected switch appears.
Page 243 Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 1 (push-type) switch Function F.MIC MONO/STEREO LOOP REC ON/OFF TEST OUT CHARACTER Assigns the function to switch whether or MARKER ON/OFF EZ FOCUS RE-TAKE RETURN VIDEO LENS RET REC SWITCH TURBO SWITCH ZEBRA ON/OFF Content Disables the switch.
Page 244 a) When an HKDW-703 is not installed, even though you can assign this function to the ASSIGN 1 switch on the ASS <1> SEL window, the ASSIGN 1 switch does not work. b) Even when MARKER is set to OFF on the MARKER page of the USER menu, the ASSIGN 1 switch allows you to display or not to display all markers.
Page 245 Function MARKER ON/OFF ZEBRA ON/OFF a) Even when MARKER is set to OFF on the MARKER page of the USER menu, the ASSIGN 2 switch allows you to display or not to display all markers. Note For functions that are assigned to the ASSIGN 2 switch, you cannot change those settings using other menus.
Page 246: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock
4-8-6 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock You can set or change the date and time of the internal clock. The date and time set are stored in the time code. Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder”...
Page 247 Item Contents HOUR Sets the hour value. Sets the minutes value. Sets the seconds value. YEAR Sets the year. MONTH Sets the month. Sets the day. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the item you want to set, and push the MENU knob.
Page 248: Selecting The Lens File
To cancel the setting Before performing the operation in step 6, move the t mark to ESC on the right top of the window and push the MENU knob. Or push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side.
Page 249 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to LENS FILE SELECT, and push the MENU knob. The t mark at the left of the selected item changes to a z mark and the z mark at the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob until the lens file No.
Page 250: Handling The Memory Stick
For detailed information on the lens files, reference files and ALL files, refer to the Maintenance Manual. 4-9-1 Handling the Memory Stick The Memory Stick can be inserted or removed from the camcorder with the power turned on or off. Inserting the Memory Stick Push the MEMORY STICK OPEN button.
Page 251 Hold the Memory Stick with the notch facing downward and the arrow facing toward you, and insert the Memory Stick into the memory stick insertion slot until it clicks into place. Then, close the cover. Inserting the Memory Stick. Note If it does not fit into the slot properly or if there is some resistance when you insert it, the Memory Stick may be turned around or upside down.
Page 252: Removing The Memory Stick
MEMORY STICK OPEN button Note Do not remove the Memory Stick while the ACCESS indicator is lit. The camcorder is reading or writing data on the Memory Stick. Protecting saved data To prevent accidental erasure of important setup data, use the write protect switch on the Memory Stick.
Page 253 • When storing and carrying the Memory Stick, keep it in its original case to ensure protection of important data. • When carrying the camcorder with the Memory Stick inserted, close the cover. • Avoid removing the Memory Stick from the insertion slot while the ACCESS indicator is lit.
Page 254: Saving/Loading User Menu Data To/From Memory Stick
4-9-2 Saving/Loading User Menu Data to/from Memory Stick The section explains the operations to save data to and load it from the Memory Stick. Operations are done from the USER FILE page of the USER menu. You can recreate suitable setup condition rapidly using data in the Memory Stick.
Page 255 If you want to set a file ID for the data to be saved, set the file ID before going to the step 3. For detailed information on setting the file ID, see “Setting the file ID” on page 4-130. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER FILE SAVE, and push the MENU knob.
Page 256 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file number appears, and push the MENU knob. When P00 page is selected By pushing the MENU knob when the ? mark is placed at the left of P00, the t mark moves to DISPLAY MODE.
Page 257 If no Memory Stick has been inserted, the message “NO MEMORY STICK” will appear. Insert a Memory Stick. When you select the file number where the data has been saved The message “OVERWRITE OK YES NO” appears. In this case, the t mark is placed at the left of NO, and NO blinks.
Page 258: Loading Saved Data From A Memory Stick
If data cannot be saved If one of the following error messages appears when you push the MENU knob in step 5 of the procedure in the previous section (page 4-124), then the data was not saved. Data save error messages Error message NO MEMORY STICK (flashing)
Page 259 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER FILE LOAD, and push the MENU knob. The P00 USER LOAD window appears. Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file No. appears, and push the MENU knob. When P00 page is selected By pushing the MENU knob when the ? mark...
Page 260 When the loading is completed, the message “COMPLETE!” appears and the ACCESS indicator also goes off. The setting data is loaded in the camcorder from the Memory Stick. Note The data loaded from the Memory Stick overwrite the data saved in the camcorder.
Page 261 (flashing) with this camcorder. Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Action Insert or reinsert the Memory Stick. Recheck, and consult a Sony representative. Do not try to load data saved with another camcorder. 4-129...
Page 262 Setting the File ID Before data is saved to a Memory Stick, it is useful to set a file ID for the Memory Stick to identify it. When data is saved to a Memory Stick, a file ID is saved to the Memory Stick together with the data.
Page 263 Follow the procedure of steps 4 and 5 described in “4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID” on page 4-84 to enter the file ID. Note Execute the file ID before saving data in the Memory Stick. Otherwise, the file ID is not saved with the other data. When you finish entering the file ID, turn the MENU knob to move the r mark to END, then push the MENU knob.
Page 264 Selecting the display contents You can select the contents of the file to be displayed on the USER SAVE window and USER LOAD window. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to DISPLAY MODE, and push the MENU knob. Turn the MENU knob untile the desired type of the display contents appears, and then push the MENU knob.
Page 265: Settings
You can clear all current settings for items of the USER menu and return settings to the standard settings (factory settings or preset settings). When you first use the camcorder, the standard settings are the same as the factory settings. You can change them. The changed data are treated as preset settings.
Page 266 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to USER PRESET, and push the MENU knob. The message “PRESET OK? YES NO ” appears. In this case, the t mark is placed at the left of NO and NO blinks. Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to YES (YES blinks), and push the MENU knob.
Page 267: Storing Data In The Scene File
Loading the scene file, you can quickly recreate setup conditions suitable for the scene. You can store up to five scene files in the camcorder memory and up to 100 scene files in a Memory Stick.
Page 268 Follow the procedure of steps 1 to 3 described in “4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal on the Viewfinder” on page 4-94 to display the SCENE FILE page of the FILE menu. The SCENE FILE page appears. If you want to set a file ID for the data to be stored, set the file ID before going to the step 2.
Page 269 When no Memory Stick has been inserted, the SCENE STORE window appears. When a Memory Stick has been inserted, the P00 SCENE STORE window appears. SCENE STORE window (When no Memory Stick has been inserted) P00 SCENE STORE window (When a Memory Stick has been inserted) Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording (Continued)
Page 270 Select the file No. When no Memory Stick has been inserted: Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file No., and push the MENU knob. When the storing is completed, the SCENE FILE page appears again.
Page 271 1 Turn the MENU knob until the page which contains the desired file No. appears, and then push the MENU knob. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to the desired file No., and then push tthe MENU knob. The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ”...
Page 272 When you select the file No. where the data has been saved: The message “OVERWRITE OK YES NO” appears. In this case, the t mark is placed at the left of NO, and NO blinks. To stop overwriting, press the MENU knob. Repeat step 2. To overwrite, move the t mark to YES (YES blinks) and push the MENU knob.
Page 273 Data of the white balance is not stored in the scene file. Saving scene files stored in the camcorder memory to the Memory Stick You can save five scene files stored in the camcorder to the Memory Stick at once. Follow the procedure below.
Page 274 Note If files have been stored in the page selected in step 1, those files are replaced with files loaded from the camcorder memory. For example, files from 001 to 005 are replaced in the page selected in step 1.
Page 275 Before the file is saved as a scene file, it is useful to set a file ID to identify it. When a file is stored in the camcorder memory or in a Memory Stick, a file ID is stored in the Memory Stick together with the file.
Page 276 Note Execute the file ID before storing the scene file in the Memory Stick or the camcorder memory. Otherwise, the file ID is not stored with the other data. When you finish entering the file ID, turn the MENU knob to move the r mark to END, and then push the MENU knob.
Page 277: Loading Scene Files
MENU knob. The s which is displayed at the left of the file No. changes to x. The camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file. To cancel the selected scene file Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to x, and push the MENU knob.
Page 278 You can load the scene file stored in the camcorder on the SCENE RECALL window to be displayed in step 1 covered in “To load the scene file saved in the Memory Stick.” To load the scene file saved in the Memory Stick 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the t mark to SCENE RECALL, and push MENU knob.
Page 279 The message “MEMORY STICK ACCESS ” appears. When the loading is completed, the message “COMPLETE!” appears. The camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file. For the file No. of the file where no data is stored, NO FILE is displayed in the column of that file.
Page 280 You can load up to five scene files stored in the Memory Stick into the camcorder memory at once. Turn the MENU knob until the SCENE RECALL page which contains the desired scene files appears, and push the MENU knob.
Page 281 • The scene files loaded from the Memory Stick overwrite data stored in the camcorder memory. • To load the scene file stored in the camcorder memory under the condition where the Memory Stick has been inserted, return to the P00 SCENE RECALL page and load the desired scene file in the camcorder memory.
Page 282: Resetting The Settings Of The Camcorder To The Standard Settings Saved In The Reference File
4-11-3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File You can reset the settings of the camcorder to the settings saved in the reference file (standard settings). For detailed information on the items subject to the reference file, see the Maintenance Manual.
Page 283: A Memory Stick
4-12 Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a Memory Stick A Memory Stick enables you to save user files, scene files, lens files, reference files and ALL files. When you insert a Memory Stick with a menu opened, a preset menu page related to the desired file from among five kinds of files is automatically displayed.
Page 284 ? mark at the left of the setting changes to the z mark. Notes In the following cases, the camcorder does not jump to the preset page. • When the power is turned on after you insert a Memory Stick.
Page 285: Using A Battery Pack
BP-L60A. For more information, refer to the BC-L120 manual. When a BP-M50 or M100 Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for about 40 minutes with the BP-M50 and about 120 minutes with the BP-M100. Before use, charge the battery pack with a BC-M50 Battery Charger.
Page 286 Attaching a battery pack Press a battery pack against the back of the camcorder, aligning the side line of a battery pack with the line on the camcorder. Slide a battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder.
Page 287 Detaching a battery pack Holding the button in, pull a battery pack up. Detaching a battery pack Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 288: Avoiding Breaks In Operation Due To Dead Batteries
When an external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is not used First load the camcorder with a fully charged internal battery pack, then remove the DC output cable of an external battery from the DC IN connector.
Page 289: Using An Ac Adaptor
5-1-3 Using an AC Adaptor Using the AC-550/550CE AC adaptor Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply through the AC-550/ 550CE AC Adaptor as shown in the following figure, and turn the POWER switch of the AC-550/550CE on. DC IN...
Page 290: Using The Anton Bauer Ultralight System
Using the AC-DN2B AC adaptor Mount an AC-DN2B on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply. The AC-DN2B can supply up to 150 W of power. AC-DN2B to wall outlet...
Page 291: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Slide the viewfinder to the most convenient position. Tighten the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. To store the camcorder in a carrying case Always store the camcorder with the viewfinder moved fully in the direction opposite to the barrel and the viewfinder left-right positioning ring tightened.
Page 292 Adjusting the position backward or forward Loosen the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and the LOCK knob. Slide the viewfinder longitudinally to the most convenient position. Tighten the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and the LOCK knob. Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 293: Adjusting The Viewfinder Focus And Screen
Diopter adjusting ring Adjusting the viewfinder focus Adjusting the viewfinder screen Adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the control shown below. BRIGHT control CONTRAST control PEAKING control Adjusting the viewfinder screen Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 294: Detaching The Viewfinder
Point the viewfinder barrel up or down. Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. Holding the viewfinder stopper up, slide the viewfinder in the direction indicated by the arrow and detach it. 5-10 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Viewfinder stopper Detaching the viewfinder...
Page 295 By fitting a BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (not supplied), you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder. For more information, refer to the BKW-401 manual.
Page 296: Detaching The Eyepiece
Turn the eyepiece locking ring fully counterclockwise to line up the red match mark on the locking ring with the red match mark on the viewfinder barrel. Detach the eyepiece. 5-12 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Locking ring Locking ring match mark Match mark on the viewfinder barrel...
Page 297 Turn the eyepiece locking ring clockwise until its “LOCK” indication arrow points to the match mark on the viewfinder barrel. Note When the eyecup is worn out, replace it with a new one (service part number 3-723-079-03). Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-13...
Page 298: Mounting The Lens
Note If the lens is not firmly locked, it may come off while the camcorder is being used. This could cause a serious accident. Make sure the lens is firmly locked. It is recommended that the lens mount securing rubber be put on the lens-locking lever as illustrated above.
Page 299: Adjusting The Flange Focal Length
(10 ft) away from the camera, lit well enough to provide a satisfactory video output level. Loosen the fixing screws on the F.f or F.B ring (flange focal length adjustment ring). Use manual or power zoom to set the lens to telephoto. Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder (Continued) 5-15...
Page 300 Turn the F.f or F.B ring until the chart is in focus, being careful not to disturb the focus ring. Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto. Tighten the F.f or F.B ring fixing screws. 5-16 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 301: Audio Input System
5-5 Audio Input System 5-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone The MIC IN connector is the XLR-5-pin (female), so the supplied stereo microphone attached to the camcorder can be used. Attaching in the supplied microphone in the microphone holder Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp.
Page 302 Set the appropriate AUDIO IN CH-1, CH-2, CH-3 and/or CH-4 switch(es) corresponding to the channel(s) to which you want to record the monaural sound to FRONT or F. Set the front microphone selection function to MONO. 5-18 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Connect to the MIC IN connector.
Page 303: Using An External Microphone
Using a detached external microphone Set the LINE/MIC/+48 V ON switch to +48 V ON if you use an external power supply type microphone. Otherwise, set the switch to MIC. AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Monaural microphone 5-19...
Page 304: Using An External Microphone Attached To The Camcorder
Using an external microphone attached to the camcorder You can attach an external microphone to the camcorder by using the CAC-12 Microphone Holder (not supplied). Additionally, by using the CRS-3P Cradle Suspension (not supplied), you can reduce the mechanical vibration noise from the VTR, and can also attach a long microphone.
Page 305 Remove the external microphone holder attachment screws. Attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder. Screws removed in step 2 CAC-12 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder (Continued) 5-21...
Page 306 Open the CAC-12 and remove the microphone adaptor. Loosen the screw. Mount the assembly from step 1 in the CAC-12. 5-22 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Open the CAC-12. Close the CAC-12. Tighten the screw. Microphone adaptor...
Page 307 LINE/MIC/+48V ON switch to MIC. If the microphone you connect to AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 is of the external power supply type, set the appropriate LINE/MIC/+48V ON switch to +48V ON. Microphone Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-23...
Page 308: Attaching A Uhf Portable Tuner (For A Uhf Wireless Microphone System)
5-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system, fit one of the following UHF portable tuners. • WRR-855A/855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit • WRR-810A/860A/862A/862B UHF Portable Tuner For each of these UHF portable tuners, use the following attachment procedure.
Page 309 In such a case, set REAR XLR AUTO to OFF on the VTR MODE 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. Set the AUDIO IN switch to WIRELESS for the channel to be used. Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-25...
Page 310 Fitting the WRR-860A (Using a Battery Pack) (1) Attach the WRR tuner fitting (not supplied, service part number: A-8278-057-A) to the back of the camcorder. 1 Pass a screwdriver through the holes and tighten the screws. 2 Loosen the adjustment screws.
Page 311 Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting. Connect the tuner power cord to the DC OUT connector of the camcorder, and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector. AUDIO IN switch: When the XLR...
Page 312: Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment
MAINTENANCE menu, set the AUDIO IN switch corresponding to the channel to which the audio equipment is connected to REAR. 5-28 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Set the LINE/MIC/ +48 V ON switch for the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to LINE.
Page 313: Tripod Mounting
5-6 Tripod Mounting You can easily mount and dismount the camcorder on a tripod by using the VCT-14 tripod adaptor (not supplied). Attach a tripod adaptor to the tripod. Tripod adaptor Camera mount Mount the camcorder on a tripod adaptor.
Page 314 If the pin remains in the engaged position, you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.
Page 315: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below. Shoulder strap post Attaching the shoulder strap 5-31 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 316 Attaching Removing 5-32 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder Clip Pull up the strap to lock the fitting. Attaching the shoulder strap Press here and pull in the direction shown by the arrow to release. Removing the shoulder strap...
Page 317: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position
(8 mm). If you fasten the shoulder pad using longer screws, they may damage parts inside the unit. Shoulder pad Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder 5-33...
Page 318: Putting On The Rain Cover
5-9 Putting On the Rain Cover Attach a rain cover as illustrated below. You can operate various switches and controls, and mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor with the rain cover attached. When a shoulder belt is not used, cover the holes on the rain cover with caps.
Page 319 Insert the viewfinder barrel here with the eyecup out and fasten the drawings around the eyecup. Drawstring Velcro tape Velcro tape 5-35 Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder...
Page 320: Control Unit
Connecting the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) enables remote control of the principal camera functions. Connecting the remote control unit to the REMOTE connector (8-pin) automatically puts the camcorder into remote control mode. If you disconnect the remote control unit, remote control mode is canceled. RM-B150...
Page 321 Function of the VTR START button when the remote control unit is connected: You can select the function of the VTR START button on the camcorder (also, VTR button on the lens and the ASSIGN 1 switch to which the...
Page 322 When removing the remote control unit from the camcorder The setting of the camcorder returns to the setting in effect before the remote control unit was connected. By setting the menu setting, the setting of the paint adjustment made with the remote control unit can be retained even after the remote control unit is removed from the camcorder.
Page 323 Thus, when the remote control unit is connected to the camcorder, the effective data region is switched to the remote control data region and the settings of the paint adjustment that were in effect the last time the remote control unit was used are recalled.
Page 324 However, if the switch position on the remote control unit differs from the one on the camcorder, the switch position on the camcorder takes precedence over that on the remote control unit.
Page 325: Testing The Camcorder Before Shooting
6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting Check the functions of the camcorder before setting out for a shooting session, preferably by operating the camcorder together with a color video monitor. 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing Attach a fully charged battery pack.
Page 326: Testing The Camera
Condensation If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form on the head drum. Then, if the camcorder is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the drum and cause a failure or even permanent damage.
Page 327 Testing the viewfinder Adjust the position of the viewfinder. Check that the color bars are displayed in the viewfinder, and adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST, and PEAKING controls to give the best color bar display. Check each of the following operations. •...
Page 328: Testing The Iris And Zoom Functions
Set both of the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT, and check that when sound is input to a microphone connected to the MIC IN connector on the front of the camcorder, the audio level indicators appear on the viewfinder screen.
Page 329: Testing The Vtr
Set the iris switch on the lens to AUTO and point the camera at objects of different brightness. Check that the automatic iris adjustment operates correctly. Set the iris switch on the lens to MANUAL and check that turning the iris ring manually adjusts the iris correctly. Set the iris switch on the lens back to AUTO and check the following points when the GAIN selector is moved from L to M to •...
Page 330: Testing The Automatic Audio Level Adjusting
Set the DISPLAY switch to CTL. Press the VTR START button and check the following points. • The tape reels are turning. • The counter indication is changing. • The REC indicator in the viewfinder is on. • The RF and SERVO indicators on the display panel are off. Press the VTR START button again and check that the tape stops and that the REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off.
Page 331: Testing The Manual Audio Level Adjusting Functions
Set the AUDIO SELECT CH-1 and CH-2 switches to AUTO. Set the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch to CH-1/2. Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector at a suitable sound source. Check that the level indications for both channels 1 and 2 correspond to the sound level. Set the AUDIO IN CH-3 and CH-4 switches to F.
Page 332: Testing External Microphones
Connect an earphone to one EARPHONE jack. Check that the speaker sound is cut off and that you can hear the sound from the microphone in the earphone. Turn the MONITOR control and check that the earphone volume changes accordingly. Connect the earphone to the other EARPHONE jack.
Page 333 (6) Checking the XLR connection automatic detection function Before starting to check, remove the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector if it is connected. Perform operations of steps 1 and 2 explained in “(5) Testing external microphones”. Set the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT. Perform operations of steps 4 and 5 explained in “(5) Testing external microphones”.
Page 334 (7) Checking the functions of the user bits and time code Set the user bits as required. For more information see “4-5-3 Setting the User Bits”on page 4-38. Set the time code. For more information, see “4-5-1 Setting the Time Code” on page 4-35. Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.
Page 335: Maintenance
6-2 Maintenance 6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads To clean the video heads, use a Sony BCT-HD12CL Cleaning Cassette. Follow the instructions given with the cleaning cassette, as incorrect or excessive use could damage the video heads. To clean the heads, follow the procedure below.
Page 336 Disassembling the eyepiece for cleaning Viewfinder barrel Detach the eyepiece from the viewfinder barrel. For the detaching procedure, see the following “5-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece” on page 5-12. Remove the eyecup from the eyecup holder. Remove the protecting filter, together with the packing rig, from inside the eyecup folder.
Page 337 Fog-proof filter Depending on the temperature and humidity, the protecting filter may mist because of vapor or your breath. To ensure that the viewfinder is always clear, replace the protecting filter with a fog-proof filter (Part No. 1-547-341-11, not supplied). Fitting the fog-proof filter Replace the protecting filter on the packing ring with the fog-proof filter.
Page 338: Operation Warnings
Sony representative. Recording continues but is substandard. Turn off the power and consult your Sony representative. Note that this indication may be given momentarily when the tape starts moving, but this does not indicate a problem.
Page 339: Operation/Error Messages
Operation/error messages An operation or error message is displayed in the operation/error message display area in the viewfinder. Operation/error message AUTO INTERVAL **M**S MANU INTERVAL *FRAME INTERVAL **S(M/H)*FRAME Indicates the camera is in the continuous LOW LIGHT TAPE REC INH. TELE FILE MEMORY FULL TELE FILE NEAR FULL Meaning...
Page 340: Phenomena Specific To Ccd Image Sensors
In this case, position the tape at the point where you want to start the recording manually. b) To replace the backup battery, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Phenomena specific to CCD image sensors The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensors.
Page 341 This product has a compensation function and the symptom may be improved by performing automatic adjustment of the black balance (see page 4-2 ). Vertical smear When an extremely bright object, such as a strong spotlight or flashlight, is being shot, vertical tails may be produced on the screen, or the image may be distorted.
Page 342: Specifications
Specifications Power voltage +5.0 V DC –1.0 Power consumption HDW-730: 33 W (with 12 V DC supply, when recording) HDW-750/750P: 34 W (with 12 V DC supply, when recording) Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating humidity 25% to 85% (relative humidity) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Mass...
Page 343: Video Camera Section
Video Camera Section General Imager -type CCD with 2,000,000 pixels Effective picture elements 1920 (H) 1080 (V) Imager Configuration RGB 3 CCDs Spectral system F1.4 prism system (with quartz filter) Built-in filters CC filter A: Cross filter B: 3200K C: 4300K D: 6300K ND filter 1: Clear...
Page 344: Vtr Section
VTR Section General Usable cassette tapes BCT-22HD/40HD -inch HDCAM cassette tapes Tape speed Approx. 96.7 mm/s (at 30 frames) (for 59.94I format) Approx. 80.6 mm/s (at 25 frames) (for 50I/25PsF format) Record/playback time 40 minutes (using BCT-40HD video cassette) (for 59.94I format) 48 minutes (using BCT-40HD video cassette) (for 50I/25PsF format) Fast forward time Approx.
Page 345 Digital video Digital video signal Sampling frequency Quantization Compression Channel coding Error correction Error concealment Audio (with standard playback machine) Frequency response Dynamic range Distortion Cross talk Wow and flutter Input/output connectors Signal inputs AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (XLR, 3-pin, female) –60 dBu/+4 dBu (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms.) MIC IN (XLR, 5-pin, female)
Page 346 GENLOCK IN (BNC type) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 TC IN (BNC type) 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 k Signal outputs TEST OUT (BNC type) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced VBS/SDI OUT (BNC type) (only when an HKDW-702 is installed) 75 , unbalanced VBS OUT: 1.0 Vp-p SDI OUT: 0.8 Vp-p HD SDI OUT (BNC type)
Page 347: Supplied Accessories
DC OUT (4-pin) 11 to 17 V DC, maximum current 0.1 A LENS (12-pin) REMOTE (8-pin) Supplied Accessories HD Electronic Viewfinder (HDVF-20A) (1) Stereo microphone (super cardioid directional, external power supply type) (1) Shoulder Strap (1) Lens mount securing rubber (1) Operation Manual (1) CD-ROM (1) (Only for an HDW-750P) Recommended Additional Equipment...
Page 348 ND) (Part No. 3-174-685-01) ND filter ( ND) (Part No. 3-174-683-01) Cross filter (Part No. 3-174-682-01) Mount ring (Part No. 3-186-442-01) Consult your Sony representative for more information about these filters. Equipment for remote control RM-B150 Remote Control Unit Audio equipment C-74 microphone...
Page 349 For Audio equipment described above, confirm whether the connector is male or female and the number of pins on the connector. The audio input connectors of the camcorder are female and 3-pin and the audio output connectors are male and 5-pin. A converting adaptor may be required depending on the audio equipment to be connected to the camcorder.
Page 350: Menu List
Menu List This section briefly explains menus that the camcorder provides for adjustments and settings using tables. For the menu configuration, see “4-6-1 Menu Configuration” on page 4-47. Chapter 4 elaborates on adjustments and settings to be made using the USER menu.
Page 351 Page OUTPUT SEL FUNCTION 1 VF DISP 1 a) Only for a camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format A-10 Appendix Setting items HD SDI OUT REAR BNC OUT SEL TEST OUT SELECT DOWN CON MODE ASSIGN SW <1> ASSIGN SW <2>...
Page 352 Page Setting items VF DISP 2 DISP ZOOM DISP COLOR TEMP. DISP VOLT DISP DC IN DISP TIME CODE DISP WRR RF LVL ‘!’LED GAIN SHUTTER WHT PRESET ATW RUN EXTENDER FILTER OVERRIDE MARKER 1 MARKER CENTER CENTER MARK SAFETY ZONE SAFETY AREA ASPECT ASPECT SELECT...
Page 353 Page VF SETTING AUTO IRIS SHOT ID SHOT DISP A-12 Appendix Setting items ZEBRA ZEBRA SELECT ZEBRA1 DET.LVL ZEBRA2 DET.LVL ASPECT VF DETAIL LEVEL VF DTL H LEVEL VF DTL V LEVEL IRIS OVERRIDE IRIS SPEED CLIP HIGH LIGHT IRIS WINDOW IRIS WINDOW IND.
Page 354 Page Setting items SET STATUS STATUS ABNORMAL STATUS FUNTION STATUS AUDIO STATUS GPS USER FILE USER FILE SAVE USER FILE LOAD F.ID USER PRESET LENS FILE LENS FILE SELECT F.ID F STOP a) Only when an HKDW-704 is installed. Reference page 4-93 4-122, 4-126, 4-130, 4-133...
Page 355 The following is the list of the pages of the OPERATION menu that are not included in the USER menu at the factory. Note When the range of setting is surrounded by parenthesis ( ) in the setting column, the setup value is the relative value. The range of setting in parenthesis ( ) can be different from what shown in the manual depending on the setting in the layer lower than this menu.
Page 356 Page Items MARKER 2 USER BOX USER BOX WIDTH USER BOX HEIGHT USER BOX H POS. USER BOX V POS. CENTER H POS. CENTER V POS. ASPECT SAFE ZONE ASPECT SAFE AREA Setting Contents Turns the box cursor on OFF/ON or off.
Page 357 Page TEST OUT a) When an HKDW-702 is installed, if Y is selected, the color signal is output from the connector with SD selected as its signal. A-16 Appendix Items Setting TEST OUT OFF/ON MARKER TEST OUT OFF/ON VF DISP TEST OUT OFF/ON MENU...
Page 358 Page Items OFFSET WHT OFFSET WHITE <A> WARM COOL <A> COLOR FINE <A> OFFSET WHITE WARM COOL COLOR FINE Setting Contents ON: Adds the offset OFF/ON adjusted on this page to the white balance of channel A. Color Sets the offset for the white balance of channel...
Page 359 25PsF format b) only for a camcorder which operates with the 25PsF format c) 1/100 for a camcorder which operates with the 25 PsF/59.94I format 1/60 for a camcorder which operates with the 25 PsF/50I format...
Page 360: Paint Menu List
PAINT Menu List Page Items SW STATUS GAMMA BLACK GAMMA OFF/ON MATRIX KNEE WHITE CLIP DETAIL APERTURE FLARE TEST SAW Setting Contents OFF/ON Turns the gamma correction on or off. Turns the black gamma correction on or off. OFF/ON Turns the linear matrix correction on or off.
Page 361 Page Items WHITE COLOR TEMP <A> COLOR FINE <A> R GAIN <A> B GAIN <A> COLOR TEMP COLOR FINE R GAIN B GAIN A-20 Appendix Setting Contents Color Sets the temperature of temperature WHITE A. display (–99 to 99) Adjusts the value more precisely when the color...
Page 362 Page Items BLACK MASTER BLACK R BLACK B BLACK MASTER FLARE R FLARE G FLARE B FLARE FLARE OUTPUT SELECT a) For detailed information on OUTPUT SELECT, see a) on page A-16. Setting Contents (–99 to 99) Adjusts the master black level.
Page 363 Page Items GAMMA GAMMA MASTER GAMMA R GAMMA G GAMMA B GAMMA OUTPUT SELECT GAMMA SELECT STD/FILM GAM SEL (STD/FILM) a) For detailed information on OUTPUT SELECT, see a) on page A-16. A-22 Appendix Setting Contents Turns the gamma correction OFF/ON function on or off.
Page 364 Page Items BLACK GAMMA GAMMA BLK GAMMA RANGE MASTER BLK GAMMA R BLACK GAMMA G BLACK GAMMA B BLACK GAMMA OUTPUT SELECT a) For detailed information on OUTPUT SELECT, see a) on page A-16. Page Items KNEE KNEE KNEE POINT KNEE SLOPE KNEE SATURATION...
Page 365 Page Items DETAIL1 DETAIL APERTURE DETAIL LEVEL (–99 to 99) APERTURE LEVEL DETAIL H/V RATIO CRISPENING LEVEL DEPEND LEVEL DEPEND LVL DETAIL FREQ Page Items DETAIL 2 KNEE APERTURE KNEE APT LEVEL DETAIL WHT LIMIT DETAIL BLK LIMIT DETAIL V-BLK LMT A-24 Appendix Setting...
Page 366 DEPEND LVL SD DTL FREQ. SD DTL H/V RATIO SD CROSS COLOR a) Only for a camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format Setting Contents Turns the detail function on OFF/ON or off. Turns the general level of the (–99 to 99) detail signal.
Page 367 Page Items SKIN SKIN DETAIL DETAIL ALL SKIN DETECT SKIN AREA IND SKIN DTL SELECT SKIN DETAIL SKIN DETAIL LVL SKIN DTL SAT. SKIN DTL HUE SKIN DTL WIDTH A-26 Appendix Setting Contents OFF/ON Turns on all of 1, 2 and 3 of the skin detail setting.
Page 368 Page Items MATRIX LINEAR MATRIX (USER) MATRIX (PRESET) MATRIX (PRST) SEL MATRIX (USER) R-G MATRIX (USER) R-B MATRIX (USER) G-R MATRIX (USER) G-B MATRIX (USER) B-R MATRIX (USER) B-G Setting Contents Turns the linear matrix OFF/ON correction and user-set matrix correction functions on or off.
Page 369 Page Items MATRIX MULTI MATRIX (MULTI) MATRIX AREA IND MATRIX COLOR DET (MULTI)AXIS MTX (MULTI) MTX (MULTI) A-28 Appendix Setting Contents OFF/ON Turns the linear matrix correction and multi matrix correction functions on or off. OFF/ON Turns the multi matrix correction function on or off.
Page 370 Page Items V MOD MODULATION MASTER V MOD R V MOD G V MOD B V MOD OUTPUT SELECT a) For detailed information on OUTPUT SELECT, see a) on page A-16. Page Items LOW KEY LOW KEY SAT. OFF/ON SAT. L.KEY.SAT.
Page 371 Recalls the scene file from the memory of the camcorder or the memory stick. Stores the scene file in the memory of the camcorder or the memory stick. 16 characters...
Page 372: Maintenance Menu List
MAINTENANCE Menu List Page Items SHADING CH SEL SHADING OUTPUT SELECT R/G/B WHITE H SAW R/G/B WHITE H PARA R/G/B WHITE V SAW R/G/B WHITE V PARA WHITE SAW/PARA SHADING CH SEL SHADING OUTPUT SELECT R/G/B BLACK H SAW R/G/B BLACK H PARA R/G/B BLACK V SAW R/G/B BLACK V PARA BLACK SAW/PARA...
Page 373 Page SD LEVEL ADJ SD VBS LEVEL BATTERY VTR MODE-1 VTR MODE-2 a) Only for a camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format A-32 Appendix Items SD VBS SETUP LVL SD VF Y LEVEL SD VF R-Y LEVEL SD VF B-Y LEVEL...
Page 374 SHOT MARKER 1 SHOT MARKER 2 SHOT TIME DISP PRESET WHT COLOR TEMP. COLOR FINE R GAIN B GAIN AWB ENABLE a) Only for a camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format Setting AUTO/GENE DF/NDF INT/EXT INT/EXT FIX/TIME FIX/TIME OFF/ON...
Page 375 Page ADJUST AUTO IRIS 2 FUNCTION 3 GENLOCK A-34 Appendix Items DCC FUNCTION SEL DCC RANGE DCC POINT DCC GAIN DCC PEAK FILTER DCC DELAY TIME IRIS WINDOW IRIS WINDOW IND. IRIS LEVEL IRIS APL RATIO IRIS VAR WIDTH IRIS VAR HEIGHT IRIS VAR H POS IRIS VAR V POS IRIS SPEED...
Page 376 Page Items ND COMP ND OFFSET ADJUST CLEAR ND OFFSET FORMAT CURRENT NEXT a) For an HDW-730 b) For an HDW-750P Setting OFF/ON EXEC Displays the curent format. 59.94i/50i 50i/25P A-35 Appendix...
Page 377 Used when a BP-M50/ M100 Battery Pack is used. Sets the voltage level at which the battery ends and the camcorder stops operation, just before the battery ends. Used when a BP-L60A Battery Pack is used. Sets...
Page 378 DC IN connector is used. Sets the voltage level at which the battery ends and the camcorder stops operation, just before the battery ends. Selects the video output signal during FF/REW. Selects the audio output signal during FF/REW.
Page 379 Page VTR MODE-1 (Continued) VTR MODE-2 A-38 Appendix Items Setting AUDIO CH1/2/ MODE REAR XLR OFF/ON AUTO AU REC OFF/ON EMPHASIS CUE REC OFF/ON AU REF LEVEL –18dB/ –20dB AU REC OUT 0dB/+4dB/ –3dB AU SG ON/OFF/ (1kHz) AUTO Contents Selects the sources to be recorded to channels CH- 3/4.
Page 380 Page Items VTR MODE-2 MIC CH1 (Continued) LEVEL MIC CH2 LEVEL Setting Contents SIDE1/ When recording the front FRONT/ microphone sound on CH 1, F+S1 selects which control knob is to be used for the level adjustment. SIDE 1: Adjust it with the LEVEL knob (left side) on the side panel.
Page 381 Page VTR MODE-2 (Continued) A-40 Appendix Items Setting REAR1/WRR SIDE1/ LEVEL FRONT/ F+S1 Contents Selects any of these knobs to adjust the audio level of the equipment that is connected to the wireless microphone and whatever is connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector on the rear panel.
Page 382 Page Items VTR MODE-2 REAR2/WRR SIDE2/ (Continued) LEVEL VTR MODE-3 TC OUT Setting Contents Selects any of these knobs to adjust the audio level of the FRONT/ equipment that is connected F+S2 to the wireless microphone and whatever is connected to the AUDIO IN CH-2 connector on the rear panel.
Page 383 Page VTR MODE-3 (Continued) a) Only for a camcorder which operates with the 59.94I format A-42 Appendix Items Setting DF/NDF DF/NDF EXT-LK DF/ INT/EXT EXT-LK UBIT INT/EXT LTC UBIT FIX/ TIME VITC UBIT FIX/ TIME Contents Sets DF or NDF mode.
Page 384 Page Items VTR MODE-3 WATCH AUTO OFF/ON (Continued) UBIT GROUP VTR MODE-4 REC TALLY BLINK REC START/ STOP MODE SELECT Setting Contents Matches the time of the built- in clock with the time data of the user bits of an external time code.
Page 385 Page VTR MODE-4 (Continued) A-44 Appendix Items Setting TIMER SET 1H/3H/ STBY OFF OFF/ TIMER 5MIN/ 10MIN/ 30MIN/ 60MIN STOP KEY OFF/ FREEZE FRAME/ FIELD Contents Sets the duration of time after which the TC display is to be turned off after power- off, when the MODE SELECT item, above, is set to SEL (H: hours).
Page 386 Page Items VTR MODE-5 UB-MARKER REC START MARK SHOT MARKER 1 SHOT MARKER 2 SHOT TIME DISP Setting Contents SET/ALL/ Sets whether to write the marker in UBIT of LTC or not. SET: Whether to write the marker or not is determined by the ON/OFF setting of the following items REC START MARK, SHOT...
Page 387: File Menu List
FILE Menu List Page USER FILE USER FILE2 ALL FILE SCENE FILE A-46 Appendix Items USER FILE LOAD USER FILE SAVE F. ID USER PRESET STORE USR PRESET CLEAR USR PRESET CUSTOMIZE RESET LOAD CUSTOM DATA LOAD OUT OF USER BEFORE FILE PAGE USER LOAD WHITE ALL FILE LOAD...
Page 388 Page Items REFERENCE REFERENCE STORE REFERENCE CLEAR REFERENCE LOAD REFERENCE SAVE F. ID SCENE WHITE DATA LENS FILE 1 LENS FILE RECALL LENS FILE STORE F. ID LENS NO OFFSET SOURCE MEMORY LENS FILE 2 LENS M VMOD LENS CENTER H LENS CENTER V OUTPUT SELECT LENS R FLARE...
Page 389 Page LENS FILE 3 MEMORY STICK FORMAT TELE FILE a) For detailed information on OUTPUT SELECT, see a) on page A-16. A-48 Appendix Items SHADING CH SEL OUTPUT SELECT LENS RGB H SAW LENS RGB H PARA LENS RGB V SAW LENS RGB V PARA MS IN >...
Page 390: Diagnosis Menu List
DIAGNOSIS Menu List Page Itmes HOURS METER RESET METER DRUM RUNNING TAPE RUNNING OPERATION THREADING DRUM RUNNING - 2 TAPE RUNNING - 2 OPERATION - 2 THREADING - 2 TIME/DATE ADJUST HOUR YEAR MONTH ROM VERSION AT: Ver X.XX SS: Ver X.XX FP: Ver X.XX EQ: Ver X.XX DEV STATUS...
Page 391: About A "Memory Stick"
About a “Memory Stick” What is “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick”...
Page 392 Note on data read/write speed Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” compliant product you use. What is MagicGate ? MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Before using a “Memory Stick” Terminal Write-protected •...
Page 393 Precautions • To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data. • Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law. When you use a “Memory Stick” that has been pre-recorded, be sure that the material has been recorded in accordance with copyright and other applicable laws.
Page 394: Setting The Stand-By Off Timer During Rec-Pause
Index AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor 1-8, 2-1, 5-1, 5-5 AC-DN2B AC Adaptor 1-8, 2-1, 5-1, 5-6 Accessory attachments 2-3 AC power supply 1-8, 5-5 Adjusting the flange focal length 5-15 Adjustments and settings for recording assigning the functions to the ASSIGN 1/2 switches 4-109 audio level 4-28 black balance and white balance 4-1...
Page 395 Avoiding breaks in operation due to dead batteries 5-4 BATT indicator 2-47, 3-7, 6-1, 6-14 Battery attachment 2-1 Battery status indicator 2-47, 6-14 BC-L120/M50 Battery Charger 1-8, 5-1, A-6 Hunting 4-9 Using the BP-L60A/M50/ M100 Battery Pack 1-8, 2-1, 5-1, 5-26 BC-L120 1-8, 5-1, A-6 BCT-HD12CL 6-11, A-8 BKW-401 1-8, 5-11, A-7...
Page 396 5-36 mounting the lens 5-14 power supply 5-1 putting on the rain cover 5-34 storing the camcorder in the carrying case 5-7 tripod mounting 5-29 Error messages adjusting the black balance adjusting the white balance...
Page 397 External time code 4-40 Eyecup 2-14, 6-12 Eypiece detaching 5-12 refitting 5-13 F-stop indicator 4-66 F FWD button and indicator 2-27 FILE menu 4-46, A-36 Filter CC filter 2-18, 4-7 filter indicator 4-68 fog-proof filter 6-13 ND filter 2-18, 4-7 protecting filter 6-12 selecting 2-19, 4-7 FILTER selector 2-18...
Page 398 Line input (audio) 5-28 LOCK ring 2-17 Loop Rec function 3-20 LTC 1-4, 4-39 Maintenance video head cleaning 6-11 viewfinder cleaning 6-11 MAINTENANCE menu 4-46, A-31 Manual Interval Rec mode continuous trigger mode 3-45 single trigger mode 3-40 Memory stick compartment 2-30 handling 4-118 Menu list...
Page 399 Unit 1-8, 2-24, 5-36, 5-38, RESET button 2-36 RE-TAKE function 3-52 REW button and indicator 2-27 RF indicator 2-43, 6-14 RM-B150 1-8, 2-24, 5-36, 5-38, Safety zone marker 2-16 SCENE file loading 4-145 resetting the camcorder setting to the standard setting 4-150...
Page 400: Setting The Electronic Shutter
6-5 TC IN connector 2-34 TC OUT connector 2-34 TEST OUT connector 2-24 Tele-File 3-58 Testing See Testing the camcorder before shooting. Testing the camcorder before shooting audio level adjusting functions 6-7 camera section 6-2...
Page 401 time code function 6-10 user bit functions 6-10 viewfinder 6-3 VTR section 6-5 XLR connection automatic detection function 6-9 zoom function 6-4 Testing the iris and zoom functions 6-4 Time code checking 6-10 displaying 2-36, 2-44 free run mode 2-37 free run/recording run switch 2-37 preset/regeneration switch...
Page 402 BKW-401 Rotation Bracket 1-8, 5-11 cleaning 6-11 detaching 5-10 display mode and setting change and adjustment progress message 4-73 eyepiece 5-12 front-rear positioning lever 2-16, 5-8 indicators on the viewfinder 2-46 left-right positioning ring 2-16, 5-7 REC indicator 2-46 related equipment A-7 selecting display items 4-70 setting 4-78 status display 4-64...
Page 403 Name Office Address Phone...
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Sony HDCAM HDW-730 Operation Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Features

Precautions

Example of System Configuration

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts

Accessory Attachments

Audio Functions

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions

Menu Operating Section

Time Code System

Warnings and Indications

Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel

Indicators on the Viewfinder

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

About Cassettes

Recording

Freezing a Picture During Playback

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

Adjusting the Audio Level

Setting the Time Data

Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

Settings

Using the Scene Files

A Memory Stick

Chapter 5 Setting up the Camcorder

Power Supply

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Mounting the Lens

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

Audio Input System

Tripod Mounting

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Putting on the Rain Cover

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

Maintenance

Operation Warnings

Appendix Specifications

Menu List

Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen

Setting the Stand-By off Timer During Rec-Pause

Index

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Quick Links

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