User manual SONY HANDYCAM NEX-7/B GETTING STARTED

[. . . ] Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Lithiumbatteri-Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. [. . . ] If this indication appears, replace the lithium backup battery immediately (page 29). Note Recording in 16 bit Fs32K and 16 bit Fs44. 1K are not possible on the camcorder. j Battery capacity indicator Indication BATT E [ ] F BATT E [ BATT E [ BATT E [ BATT E [ BATT E [ BATT E [ BATT E [ Indication ]F ]F ]F ]F ]F ]F ]F Battery voltage BP-L60S/L90A/L60A/L90/L60 BP-90A/NP-1B 15. 5V or more 15. 1 to 15. 5V 14. 6 to 15. 1V 13. 8 to 14. 6V 12. 9 to 13. 8V 12. 0 to 12. 9V 10. 8 to 12. 0V 10. 8V or less Battery voltage BP-IL75/GL65/GL95/ M100/M50, Anton Bauer Battery System BATT E [ ] F BATT E [ ] BATT E [ BATT E [ BATT E [ BATT E [ BATT E [ BATT E [ BATT E [ ] ] ] ] ] ] ] 80 to 100% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 12. 0V or more 11. 7 to 12. 0V 11. 5 to 11. 7V 11. 3 to 11. 5V 11. 1 to 11. 3V 10. 9 to 11. 1V 10. 5 to 10. 9V 10. 5V or less Other batteries 17. 0V or more 16. 0 to 17. 0V 15. 0 to 16. 0V 14. 0 to 15. 0V 13. 0 to 14. 0V 12. 0 to 13. 0V 11. 0V to 12. 0V 11. 0V or less k Tape remaining indicator Indication TAPE E [ ] B TAPE E [ TAPE E [ TAPE E [ TAPE E [ TAPE E [ TAPE E [ TAPE E [ TAPE E [ ]B ]B ]B ]B ]B ]B Tape time remaining 30 minutes 25 to 30 minutes 20 to 25 minutes 15 to 20 minutes 10 to 15 minutes 5 to 10 minutes 2 to 5 minutes ] B (flashing) 0 to 2 minutes ] B (flashing) 0 24 Location and Function of Parts l Warning indicators Displays warnings when trouble with recording or moisture condensation occurs. For details, see "Operation Warnings" on page 125. m Time counter indicator Each press of the DISPLAY button switches displays of time code, user bit, and counter. You can display the date or time using the arrow key under the AUDIO adjustment cover. TCG: Value of time code generator TCR: Value of time code reader UBG: Value of user bit generator UBR: Value of user bit reader CNT: Counter indicator CLK: Current time data DAT: Current date TCG and UBG can be displayed when the tape is stopped and during recording, and TCR and UBR are displayed during playback. CLK can be displayed when the center of the arrow key is pressed while TC is being displayed by pressing the DISPLAY button. DAT can be displayed when the center of the arrow key is pressed while U-BIT is being displayed by pressing the DISPLAY button. Using the CD-ROM Manual The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operating Instructions for the DSR-400/400P/450WS/450WSP in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Chapter 1 Overview CD-ROM system requirements The following are required to access the supplied CDROM disc. · Computer: PC with Intel Pentium CPU - Installed memory: 64 MB or more - CD-ROM drive: ×8 or faster · Monitor: Monitor supporting resolution of 800 × 600 or higher · Operating system: Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition When these requirements are not met, access to the CDROM disc may be slow, or not possible at all. Preparations One of the following programs must be installed on your computer in order to use the operation manuals contained on the CD-ROM disc. · Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4. 0 or higher · Adobe Reader Version 6. 0 or higher Note If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the following URL: http://www. adobe. com/ Reading the CD-ROM manual To read the operation manual contained on the CD-ROM disc, do the following. 1 Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive. A cover page appears automatically in your browser. Holding the lens in place, push the lens locking lever down to mount the lens. Note 3 Place the supplied flange focal length adjustment test chart at a range of about 3 meters (10 feet), and adjust the light so that an appropriate video level is obtained with the iris open. Set the ZOOM selector to the M position. Turn the zoom ring to the telephoto position. Turn the focus ring so that the test chart is in focus. Turn the zoom ring to the wide angle position. Turn the F. f fixing ring so that the test chart is in focus. Do not move the focusing ring. 4 5 6 7 8 9 If the lens is not firmly locked, it may come off while the camcorder is being used. It is recommended that the lens mount securing rubber be put on the lens-locking lever as illustrated above. 4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector. Note Connecting the lens cable to the LENS connector when the camcorder is powered may cause a malfunction of the camcorder or the lens. Turn off the camcorder before connecting the LENS connector. 10Repeat steps 6 to 9 until the image stays in focus from telephoto to wide angle. 5 Secure the lens cable with the cable clamps. 11After adjustment, tighten the screw of the F. f fixing knob. 28 Preparing the Lens Preparing a Power Supply The following power supplies are recommended for the camcorder. · BP-GL65/GL95/L60S Lithium-ion Battery Pack · AC power using the AC-550, AC-DN2, AC-DN10 AC adaptor 2 Slide the battery pack down until its "LOCK" arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder. "LOCK" arrow Line on the camcorder Chapter 2 Preparation Using a battery pack When a BP-GL65/GL95/L60S Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for the time shown below. Model name BP-GL65 BP-GL95 BP-L60S Operating time Approx. 170 minutes Holding the button in, pull the battery pack up. To detach the battery pack Before use, charge the battery pack with a charger suitable for each battery. [. . . ] For details on menu operations, see "Basic menu operations" on page 93. 19 SOURCE SEL REC VIDEO SOURCE: SETUP REMOVE :ON TOP EXT To end auto interval recording You can exit Interval Rec mode by setting the POWER switch to OFF or setting INTERVAL REC to OFF on the FUNCTION 1 page of the OPERATION menu. 2 Input analog composite signals to the GENLOCK IN connector of the camcorder. These signals are displayed on the viewfinder and the LCD monitor, and can be recorded on the tape. Notes on Auto Interval Rec mode Audio Audio fade-in/fade-out functions are not carried out in Interval Rec mode. Playback control buttons While recording in Interval Rec mode, you cannot use the playback control buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY, and STOP). To use these buttons, stop recording by pressing the REC button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. [. . . ]