User manual SONY DXC-D50H

[. . . ] 3-776-794-11(1) Color Video Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. DXC-D50K/D50PK DXC-D50L/D50PL DXC-D50WSL/D50WSPL DXC-D50H/D50PH 2003 by Sony Corporation 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. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. [. . . ] Check the lens settings (page 83) and flange focal length adjustment (page 82). Adjust the eyepiece focus, and the contrast and brightness of the viewfinder image (page 81). · Microphone connections · Settings on the VTR (refer to the VTR instructions) · During recording, the REC/TALLY indicator(s) in the viewfinder light(s), and "REC" appears on the viewfinder screen. · When recording on the DSR-1/1P, you can use the AUDIO LEVEL knob on the front of the camera head to manually adjust the channel 1 audio level. To do this, you must first set up the DSR-1/1P to enable manual adjustment of the audio recording level. For details of this operation, see the operating instructions for the DSR-1/1P. 12To pause recording, press the VTR button again. 4 5 6 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1) Depth of field: This is the range over which the subject is sharply in focus. 44 Chapter 3 Shooting Reviewing the recording It is possible to review the last few seconds of the recording on the tape (recording review). Press the VTR button to pause recording, then press the RET button on the lens. Depending on how long the button is pressed, the tape is automatically rewound over the last two to ten seconds from the paused position, and then this part is played back in the viewfinder. If the RET button is kept pressing, about ten seconds of the recording review is possible. The VTR then returns to the paused state. Note This function may not be provided by some VTRs. Refer to the instructions for the VTR. Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 45 Shooting with the DSR-1/1P The DXC-D50/D50P/D50WS/D50WSP docks with the DSR-1/1P to configure a DVCAM digital camcorder. The following describes how to shoot using a DVCAM digital camcorder. Note Do not shut off the camera head's power while using the edit search function. The DSR-1/1P may not be able to find the continue point. 4 Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space Editing While the DSR-1/1P is in recording pause mode, press and hold the EDIT SEARCH buttons to activate the search playback function for as long as you hold down the button. You can use the edit search function to find the desired tape location after a recording stop during back space editing or when continuing to record from any other location on the tape. Chapter 3 Shooting Release the REV or FWD button when you find the tape location where you wish to continue shooting. The DSR-1/1P enters recording pause mode. 5 Press the VTR button on the camera head or the lens. The DSR-1/1P starts recording. 1 2 3 Dock the DSR-1/1P to the camera head and turn on the power, then insert a cassette into the DSR-1/1P. Perform steps 2 to 12 in "Basic Procedure for Shooting" (page 43). Press and hold either of the EDIT SEARCH buttons (REV or FWD). REV button FWD button The tape is moved in reverse or forward search mode for as long as you hold down the REV or FWD button, and the image is shown in the viewfinder. To change the playback speed Press the REV or FWD button down firmly into the inner position to make the tape move at the faster speed. Press the button down lightly to make the tape move at the slower speed. 46 Chapter 3 Shooting Shuttle shot function What is the shuttle shot function?The shuttle shot function allows you to zoom at maximum speed to a preset position (shuttle memory position) simply by pressing the lens Shtl button. When you release the Shtl button, the lens returns to the original position. While pressing the Shtl button, rotate the shuttle memory position knob 1 to set the zoom position. [. . . ] When you are using a DSR-1/1P or PVV-3/3P, the WARNING indicator on the VTR also lights or flashes, and warning indications appear in the display window. There is also a warning tone in the earphone. Warning indications Camera VTR Warning tone Fault VTR action What to do REC/ BATT Viewfinder WARNING Display TALLY indicator screen indicator window indicator indication and tally lamp -- -- RF (during recording only) (During recording only) The video heads are clogged, or there is some other fault in the recording system. The servo lock has been lost. The VTR emits a warning tone when it detects head clogging. Carry out head cleaning, referring to the instruction manual for the VTR. If the problem persists after cleaning the heads, disconnect the power and consult your Sony dealer. [. . . ]