Sony MSW-900 Manuale utente

DIGITAL CAMCORDER

MSW-900/900P

OPERATION MANUAL [English]

1st Edition (Revised 1)

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.

For the customers in U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when

the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. Operation

of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause

harmful interference in which case the user will be required

to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not

expressly approved in this manual could void your

authority to operate this equipment.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual

must be used with this equipment in order to comply with

the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part

15 of FCC Rules.

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)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)

This product is intended for use in the following

Electromagnetic Environment(s):

E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3

(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.

TV studio).

Table of Contents 1

(Continued)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Features ..................................................................................... 1-1

1-1-1 Camera Features ............................................................... 1-1

1-1-2 VTR Features ....................................................................1-4

1-2 Example of System Configuration .......................................... 1-6

1-3 Precautions ................................................................................ 1-8

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and

Controls

2-1 Power Supply ............................................................................ 2-1

2-2 Accessory Attachments ............................................................ 2-3

2-3 Audio Functions ........................................................................ 2-5

2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions ...................... 2-15

2-5 Menu Operating Section ........................................................ 2-29

2-6 Time Code System .................................................................. 2-33

2-7 Warnings and Indications ...................................................... 2-39

2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel .................. 2-42

2-9 Indicators on the Viewfinder ................................................. 2-46

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

3-1 About Cassettes ......................................................................... 3-1

3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette .................................. 3-1

3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure ........................................3-5

3-2 Recording .................................................................................. 3-6

3-2-1 Basic Procedure ............................................................... 3-6

3-2-2 Continuous Recording ................................................... 3-12

3-2-3 Recording Good Shot Markers ...................................... 3-15

3-2-4 Recording a Recording Start Marker ............................ 3-19

3-2-5 Starting a Shoot with a Few Seconds of Pre-Stored Picture

Data (Loop Rec Function) (When Using an MSDW-903

Extension Board) ........................................................... 3-19

Table of Contents2

3-2-6 Shooting Pictures at Intervals (Interval Rec Function)

(When Using the MSDW-903) ..................................... 3-27

3-2-7 Continuous Recording on Previous Cut ........................3-44

3-2-8 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning

in the Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function) .. 3-45

3-2-9 Reversing the Picture Orientation (Vertically and

Horizontally) ................................................................. 3-46

3-3 Checking the Recording — Playback ................................... 3-48

3-3-1 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording —

Recording Review ......................................................... 3-48

3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor —

Playback in Color .......................................................... 3-49

3-4 Recording the Recording Start Time Code onto the Memory

Label - Tele-File ...................................................................... 3-50

3-5 Recording Video Signals from External Equipment

(When Using the MSDW-904) ............................................... 3-55

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for

Recording

4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance ............ 4-1

4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance ...........................................4-2

4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance .......................................... 4-6

4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter ............................................... 4-12

4-2-1 Shutter Modes ............................................................... 4-12

4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed .......................... 4-13

4-3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic

Iris Adjustment ....................................................................... 4-20

4-4 Adjusting the Audio Level ..................................................... 4-27

4-5 Setting the Time Data ............................................................. 4-34

4-5-1 Setting the Time Code ................................................... 4-34

4-5-2 Saving the Real Time in the Time Code .......................4-36

4-5-3 Setting the User Bits...................................................... 4-37

4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code ....................................... 4-39

4-5-5 Setting the Cassette Numbers and Shot Numbers ......... 4-44

Table of Contents 3

(Continued)

4-6 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................................................ 4-54

4-7 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ............................. 4-64

4-7-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder

Screen ............................................................................ 4-64

4-7-2 Selecting the Display Items ........................................... 4-69

4-7-3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment

Progress Messages ........................................................ 4-72

4-7-4 Setting the Marker Display ...........................................4-74

4-7-5 Setting the Viewfinder ..................................................4-77

4-7-6 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in Color Bars ....... 4-80

4-7-7 Setting the Shot ID ........................................................ 4-83

4-7-8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows .............. 4-89

4-7-9 Confirming the Image of the Return Video Signal

on the Viewfinder .......................................................... 4-93

4-8 Adjustments and Settings from Menus ................................ 4-97

4-8-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values ................................4-97

4-8-2 Selecting the Output Signals .......................................4-100

4-8-3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually .................... 4-102

4-8-4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance

Setting ......................................................................... 4-104

4-8-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2 Switches ........... 4-107

4-8-6 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock ............... 4-112

4-8-7 Selecting the Lens File ................................................ 4-115

4-8-8 Selecting the Aspect Ratio .......................................... 4-116

4-8-9 Setting the CCD Scan Mode ....................................... 4-119

4-9 Saving/Loading User Menu Data to/from

Memory Stick ........................................................................ 4-122

4-9-1 Handling the Memory Stick ........................................ 4-122

4-9-2 Saving/Loading User Menu Data to/from

Memory Stick .............................................................. 4-126

Table of Contents4

4-10 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard

Settings ................................................................................... 4-137

4-11 Using the Scene Files ............................................................ 4-139

4-11-1 Storing Data in the Scene File..................................... 4-139

4-11-2 Loading Scene Files .................................................... 4-149

4-11-3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard

Settings Saved in the Reference File ........................... 4-154

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder

5-1 Power Supply ............................................................................ 5-1

5-1-1 Using a BP-L60A Battery Pack ......................................5-1

5-1-2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to Dead Batteries .... 5-4

5-1-3 Using an AC Adaptor ......................................................5-5

5-1-4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System ...................... 5-6

5-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder ......................................................... 5-7

5-2-1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position ..................................5-7

5-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen ................... 5-9

5-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder ............................................. 5-10

5-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece ................................................. 5-12

5-3 Mounting the Lens .................................................................. 5-14

5-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length ....................................... 5-15

5-5 Audio Input System ................................................................ 5-17

5-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone .................................... 5-17

5-5-2 Using an External Microphone .....................................5-20

5-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless

Microphone System) ..................................................... 5-25

5-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment ..................... 5-29

5-6 Tripod Mounting .................................................................... 5-30

5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................................................ 5-32

5-8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position .................................... 5-34

5-9 Putting On the Rain Cover .................................................... 5-35

5-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit ................................... 5-37

Table of Contents 5

Chapter 6 Maintenance

6-1 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 ..............................................................6-6

6-2 Maintenance ............................................................................ 6-11

6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads ............................................. 6-11

6-2-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder ............................................... 6-12

6-3 Operation Warnings ............................................................... 6-14

Appendix

Specifications ..................................................................................... A-1

Video Camera Section ............................................................... A-2

VTR Section .............................................................................. A-4

Supplied Accessories ................................................................. A-7

Recommended Additional Equipment ...................................... A-7

Menu List ......................................................................................... A-10

OPERATION Menu List ......................................................... A-10

PAINT Menu List .................................................................... A-20

MAINTENANCE Menu List .................................................. A-33

FILE Menu List ....................................................................... A-38

DIAGNOSIS Menu List .......................................................... A-41

Index .................................................................................................... I-1

Chapter 1 Overview 1-1

Overview

1-1 Features

The MSW-900/900P series 1) Digital Camcorder combines a color video

camera, of which the effective picture elements of the 16:9 aspect ratio

are 980 (H) x 988 (V) for the MSW-900 and 980 (H) x 1164 (V) for the

MSW-900P. The MSW-900/900P uses 2/3-type Power HAD 2) EX

sensor CCD 3) imagers with 1,000,000 picture elements, with an IMX

portable videocassette recorder. Its excellent image quality, sensitivity,

portability, and dust- and water-proof construction make it ideal as a

camcorder for ENG 4) and EFP 5) like it predecessor the BVW-400A. The

introduction of a new integrated circuit technology (LSI) for processing

digital signals improves the image quality even further and simplifies

setup (initialization) operations.

1-1-1 Camera Features

The features of the MSW-900/900P series camera are described below.

•Power HAD EX sensor CCDs ensure high sensitivity and high image

quality.

•The progressive scan mode is also available as the CCD scan mode, in

addition to the conventional interlace scan mode.

•The camcorder has the ability to switch between the conventional

aspect ratio of 4 : 3 and a wide screen aspect ratio of 16 : 9.

•A 12 bit AD converter has improved picture quality, stability, and

reliability.

•A setup menu enables you to control features such as status displays,

messages, and markers; to select values or functions; and to operate a

Memory Stick 6).

....................................................................................................................................

1) The MSW-900 is for the NTSC broadcast system. The MSW-900P is for the

PAL broadcast system. The description given in this manual applies to both

models, any differences being clearly noted in the text.

2) Power HAD: Power Hole-Accumulated Diode

“Power HAD”is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

3) CCD: Charge-Coupled Device

4) ENG: Electronic News Gathering

5) EFP: Electronic Field Production

6) “Memory Stick”is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Chapter 1 Overview1-2

•The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to create your own

custom menu.

•A Memory Stick (not supplied) makes it easy to replicate recorder

setup data appropriate to different shooting conditions, and ensures

uniform shooting 1).

•Use of a built-in sophisticated electronic shutter, which has selectable

modes, Extended Clear Scan (ECS) and Enhanced Vertical Definition

(EVS), ensures shooting with little or no blurring.

•Selectable video gain ensures a noise-free image.

•A simple switch operation enables automatic adjustment of the black

set, black balance, and white balance. Memory functions make it easy

to replicate the settings appropriate for various lighting conditions.

•The ATW 2) function automatically adjusts the white balance for

varying lighting conditions during shooting.

•The “TruEyeTM”3) process is used to ensure naturally colored pictures

even when shooting very bright subjects.

•The video gain can be boosted to 48 dB instantly, using the TURBO

GAIN button. (42 dB is the factory setting)

•A high-performance viewfinder is adjustable forward, backward and

sideways, and has a full range of auxiliary equipment.

•Character display functions on the viewfinder indicate switch settings,

black and white balance adjustment, and warning messages.

•Warning indicators and sounds inform you of VTR faults, end of tape,

low battery, etc.

•The camcorder is provided with a filter disk for adjusting the filter

setting to the shooting conditions.

....................................................................................................................................

1) The data saved in the type of Memory Stick used for the MSW-900/900P is not

interchangeable with the data saved in the type of Memory Stick used for other

camcorders.

2) ATW: Auto Tracing White balance

3) TruEye:

“TruEye”is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Altri manuali per MSW-900

Questo manuale è adatto per i seguenti modelli

Indice

Altri manuali Sony Videocamera

Sony

Sony Handycam HDR-SR5E Manuale utente

Sony

Sony nxcam HXR-NX3E Manuale utente

Sony

Sony Handycam Vision CCD-TRV16E Manuale utente

Sony

Sony TRV510 Manuale utente

Sony

Sony Handycam HDR-SR10 Manuale utente

Sony

Sony DCR VX2100 - Handycam Camcorder - 380 KP Manuale utente

Sony

Sony HDR-AS30 Manuale utente

Sony

Sony MHS PM1 - Webbie HD Camcorder Manuale utente

Sony

Sony DKR-700 Manuale utente

Sony

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV140E Manuale utente

Sony

Sony DCRTRV250 - Digital8 Camcorder With 2.5" LCD Manuale utente

Sony

Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV8 Manuale utente

Sony

Sony DCR-HC30 - Handycam Camcorder - 680 KP Manuale di istruzioni

Sony

Sony Handycam Vision DCR-SC100E Manuale utente

Sony

Sony CCD-TRV65 Operating Instructions (primary... Manuale utente

Sony

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV10E Manuale utente

Sony

Sony Handycam DCR-TRV738E Manuale utente

Sony

Sony Handycam DCR-PC3E Manuale utente

Sony

Sony Handycam HDRSR11 Manuale utente

Sony

Sony Handycam HDR-CX760V Manuale utente

Sony

Sony HANDYCAM Istruzioni operative

Sony

Sony Handycam CCD-TR648E Manuale utente

Sony

Sony DCR PC 8 E Manuale utente

Sony

Sony Handycam Vision CCD-TRV17 Manuale utente

Manuali Videocamera popolari di altre marche

Toshiba

Toshiba CAMILEO Z100 Manuale utente

Panasonic

Panasonic NV-VS40B Manuale utente

Canon

Canon RC 260 Manuale utente

Brinno

Brinno TimeLapse TLC200 Manuale utente

JVC

JVC GR-SXM68AC Guida rapida

Panasonic

Panasonic AG-HMC152EN Manuale utente

Insignia

Insignia NS-DCC5HB09 - Camcorder - 720p Manuale utente

MYDLINK

MYDLINK DCS-6100LH Manuale utente

SECURECOM

SECURECOM V-5014B Manuale utente

Panasonic

Panasonic HDC-SD100 Manuale utente

Sharper Image

Sharper Image U-VIDEO Manuale utente

JVC

JVC AA-V15EG Manuale utente

Canon

Canon LEGRIA HV40 Manuale utente

RCA

RCA CC616 Manuale utente

Panasonic

Panasonic NVM40 Manuale utente

ATIK Cameras

ATIK Cameras Horizon Manuale utente

Sharp

Sharp ViewcamZ VL-Z8H Manuale utente

Philips

Philips M620/21 Manuale utente