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DIGITAL CAMCORDER
DVW-970/970P
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OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
1st Edition

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMCORDER DVW-970/970P OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition...
  • 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. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Chapter 3 Recording and Playback 1-1 Features...8 1-1-1 Camera Features...8 1-1-2 VTR Features ...9 1-1-3 Other Features ...9 1-2 Example of System Configuration ...11 1-3 Precautions ...12 1-4 Using the CD-ROM Manual ...12 1-4-1 CD-ROM System Requirements...12 1-4-2 Preparations...12...
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings Table of Contents 3-2-6 Continuous Recording on Previous Cut...48 3-2-7 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function)...49 3-3 Checking Recording and Playback ... 50 3-3-1 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording —...
  • Page 5 6-2 Saving and Loading Scene Files...101 6-2-1 Saving a Scene File ...101 6-2-2 Loading a Scene File...103 6-2-3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings Saved in the Reference File ...105 6-3 Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a “Memory Stick”...105...
  • Page 6 7-8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position... 118 7-9 Putting on the Rain Cover (Not Supplied) ... 118 7-10 Connecting the Remote Control Unit ... 119 8-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting... 121 8-1-1 Preparations for Testing...121 8-1-2 Testing the Camera ...121 8-1-3 Testing the VTR...123...
  • Page 7 Menu List ...131 OPERATION Menu ...131 PAINT Menu ...137 MAINTENANCE Menu...142 FILE Menu...150 DIAGNOSIS Menu...152 About a “Memory Stick” ...153 Index ...155 Table of Contents...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Overview

    • The TURBO GAIN button enables an instantaneous boost of the video gain to the maximum 48 dB. 1) ATW: Auto Tracing White balance 2) TruEye: “TruEye” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Wide range of menu settings The menus provide the following operations, among...

  • Page 9: Vtr Features

    Using an optional “Memory Stick” , you can save menu settings for particular shooting conditions, for recall as required. 1) “Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. High-functionality viewfinder The 2-inch monochrome viewfinder allows accurate focusing. The switch settings, automatic black balance and white balance items, status, warnings and so on appear on the viewfinder screen.
  • Page 10 CBK-MB01 Picture Cache Board: Installing the board allows the camcorder to record up to several seconds of the picture before the REC button is pressed (Picture Cache Function) and to shoot pictures at intervals (Interval Rec). CBK-FC01 Pull Down (24P) Board (for the DVW-...

  • Page 11: Example Of System Configuration

    “Memory Stick” (see page 153) For more information about the fittings, connections, or use of additional equipment and accessories, see “Chapter 7 Setting Up the Camcorder” as well as the operation manuals for the connected equipment. AC power suppl Product...

  • Page 12: Precautions

    Precautions / Using the CD-ROM Manual 1-4 Using the CD-ROM Manual The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operation Manual for the DVW-970/970P in English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese. 1-4-1 CD-ROM System Requirements The following are required to access the supplied CD- ROM disc.
  • Page 13 • You can purchase a new CD-ROM disc to replace one that has been lost or damaged. Contact your Sony service representative. • You can purchase printed versions of the operation manuals (English version).

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Locations And Functions Of Parts And Controls

    Furthermore, by attaching an AC-DN10 AC Adaptor, you can operate the camcorder from AC power. b DC IN connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) To operate the camcorder using an AC power supply, connect an AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor.

  • Page 15: Accessory Attachments

    When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for protection from dust. g LENS connector (12-pin) Fit the lens cable to this connector. Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you can use. a Shoulder strap posts...

  • Page 16: Audio Functions

    1) E-E: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric.” In E-E mode, video and audio signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal electric circuits only. This can be used to check input signals. e MONITOR switch and CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch These switches together determine the channel selection for audio monitor output.
  • Page 17 CH-1/2/CH-3/4 MONITOR Audio output switch switch position position CH-1/2 CH-1 Audio channel 1 Mix sound of channels 1 and 2 CH-2 Audio channel 2 CH-3/4 CH-3 Audio channel 3 Mix sound of channels 3 and 4 CH-4 Audio channel 4 f MONITOR volume control This control adjusts the speaker or earphone volume for sounds other than the alarm sound.
  • Page 18 k AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4 (audio input selection) switches CH-1/CH-2 switches These switches select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2. FRONT: The input signal source is the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector. REAR: The input signal source is the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.

  • Page 19: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions

    2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions a TALLY indicator b BRIGHT control c CONTRAST control d PEAKING control e ZEBRA switch f TALLY switch i Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever a TALLY indicator Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW enables this indicator.
  • Page 20 The viewfinder lets you view the image in black and white while shooting, recording or playing back. 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 1) The safety zone marker is a rectangle indicating the effective picture area.

  • Page 21: Gain Selector

    When this switch is set to A or B, the camcorder automatically adjusts itself to the stored value corresponding to the current settings of this switch and the FILTER selector.
  • Page 22 SDI signal output, use the menu. When synchronizing the time code of an external VTR with that of the camcorder, connect this connector to the GENLOCK IN connector of the external VTR. By installing the CBK-SD01 extension board (not...
  • Page 23 STBY: Standby mode. Recording starts as soon as you press the REC START button. Notes • Avoid allowing the camcorder to remain in STBY (standby) mode for a long time. • Even if the switch is set to the STBY position, the camcorder can automatically turn to power saving mode if the tape does not run for a certain period.

  • Page 24: Menu Operating Section

    ON/SEL: Each time this switch is pushed upward, a window to confirm the menu settings and status of the camcorder appears on the viewfinder screen. The window consists of three pages, which are switched each time the switch is pushed upward. Each page is displayed for about 10 seconds.
  • Page 25 This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen. Closing the cover automatically sets this switch to OFF. ON: Displays the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen, at the last accessed page. When the menu is used for the first time, the first page is displayed.

  • Page 26: Time Code System

    TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type) To synchronize the time code of an external VTR to that of the camcorder, connect this connector to the reference time code input connector of the external VTR. Time Code System...
  • Page 27 R-RUN mode. CLOCK: Records time code synchronized to the internal clock. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R- RUN switch, the camcorder operates in F-RUN mode. For more information, see “To make the time code consecutive” on page 64.

  • Page 28: Warnings And Indications

    2-7 Warnings and Indications Besides the viewfinder, speaker and earphones, the indicators and displays described in this section also provide you with information such as the operating state of the camcorder and warnings. a TALLY indicator b DISPLAY switch c TALLY switch...

  • Page 29: Warnings And Indications On The Display Panel

    g WARNING indicator This indicator lights up or flashes when there is a fault in the VTR. For details, see “8-3 Operation Warnings” on page 126. h Display panel This displays VTR-related warnings, battery status, tape status, audio levels, time data, and so on. For details, see “2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel”...

  • Page 30: Time Code Display

    Lights in playback mode. Lights when VITC is selected for the time code. Lights in non-drop frame mode. (DVW-970 only) Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with an external time code. Lights when the time code generator is on hold.

  • Page 31: Indicators In The Viewfinder

    For details, see “8-3 Operation Warnings” on page 126. c BATT (battery) indicator This indicator starts flashing when the battery connected to the camcorder is nearly exhausted, and stays lit when the battery is completely exhausted. The battery power level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set on the BATTERY page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

  • Page 32: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback

    Cassette holder Push and close the lid. 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.

  • Page 33: Preventing Accidental Erasure

    Checking the tape for slack Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown below. If the reels will not move, there is no slack. Checking the tape for slack Unloading a cassette With the power supply on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment lid.

  • Page 34: Recording

    3-2 Recording 3-2-1 Basic Procedures This section describes the basic procedures for shooting and recording. Before a shooting session, ensure that the camcorder is functioning properly. For details, see “8-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting” on page 121. From turning on the camcorder to loading...

  • Page 35: 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 exactly from the next frame.

  • Page 36: Recording Essence Marks

    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. 3-2-3 Recording Essence Marks Various essence marks, such as shot marks, can be recorded on tape.
  • Page 37 When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move the mark to ESSENCE MARK then push the MENU knob. When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the ESSENCE MARK or ESSENCE MARK2 page appears, then push the MENU knob.
  • Page 38 MENU knob Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while pushing the MENU knob. The TOP menu appears. Turn the MENU knob to move the MAINTENANCE. Push the MENU knob. When the MAINTENANCE menu is first used, the CONTENTS page appears. Or if you have used the MAINTENANCE menu already, the page that was on the screen when the last menu operation ended appears.

  • Page 39: Starting A Shoot With A Few Seconds Of Pre-Stored Picture Data (Picture Cache Function: With Cbk-Mb01)

    (Picture Cache Function: with CBK- MB01) By installing the optional CBK-MB01 extension board in the camcorder, the camcorder is able to constantly store a few seconds (up to 8 seconds) worth of the most current picture and sound data in the boards memory.
  • Page 40 As you turn the MENU knob, the setting changes in the following sequence: OFF y CACHE y A. INT y M. INT. When “CACHE” appears, the camcorder is in Picture Cover Cache mode, where picture, sound, and time code are constantly saved in memory.

  • Page 41: Shooting Picture At Intervals (Interval Rec Function: With Cbk-Mb01)

    When the tape runs out during recording Please note that if the tape runs out and the camcorder stops during recording, a certain amount of recorded picture data, equal to that recorded during the Picture Cache time, will be lost, because it has not yet been recorded on the tape.
  • Page 42 As you turn the MENU knob, the setting changes in the following sequence: OFF y CACHE y A. INT y M. INT. When A. INT appears, the camcorder is in Auto Interval Rec mode. The TALLY indicator (green) in the viewfinder flashes (one flash/second) while the camcorder is in this mode.
  • Page 43 OFF y 2SEC y 5SEC y 10SEC. Notes • Set the LIGHT switch on the camcorder to AUTO to turn on the light before recording. The light switch must also be set to ON. With these settings, the light turns on and off automatically.
  • Page 44 “3-2-1 Basic Procedures” (page 34), secure the camcorder so that it will not move. Press the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. The camcorder starts recording in Auto Interval Rec mode.
  • Page 45 When the camcorder power is switched off during recording in Auto 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 memory.
  • Page 46 “3-2-1 Basic Procedures” on page 34, secure the camcorder so that it will not move. Recording Push the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button on the lens. TURBO The camcorder starts recording in Single Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec.
  • Page 47 “3-2-1 Basic Procedures” on page 34, 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 Continuous Trigger...

  • Page 48: Continuous Recording On Previous Cut

    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 disc access has continued for a few seconds to record the picture data stored in memory.

  • Page 49: Searching For The Last Recorded Portion And Turning In

    VTR MODE 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 then press the RET button on the lens. Recording...

  • Page 50: Checking Recording And Playback

    Color Video Monitor — Playback in Color Connect a color video monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector of the camcorder. By pressing the PLAY button, you can view the recorded picture. When the optional CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board is installed, you can connect a color video monitor provided with an SDI IN connector.

  • Page 51: Freezing A Picture During Playback

    To cancel the freeze-frame mode for viewing the frozen picture and change to another mode, proceed as follows: 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.

  • Page 52: Setting The Stand-By Off Timer During Rec-Pause

    3-5 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 page of the...

  • Page 53: Chapter 4 Adjustments And Settings For Recording

    The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases. • When the camcorder is used for the first time • When the camcorder has not been used for a long time • When the camcorder is used under conditions in which the surrounding temperature has changed greatly •...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The White Balance

    Keep pushing the AUTO W/B BAL to BLK until “-BLACK SET-” appears after “-BLACK BALANCE-” appears. If the error message occurs again, contact your Sony service representative. Note If the lens cable is not firmly connected to the LENS connector, it may not be possible to adjust the lens iris. If this happens, the black balance will be incorrect.

  • Page 55: If The Automatic White Balance Adjustment Cannot Be Made

    ND filter. If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the white balance adjustment. If the error message occurs again, contact your Sony service representative. Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance Approximate color temperature of the...

  • Page 56: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    (A or B) of the WHITE BAL switch. The camcorder has four built- in filters, so a total of eight (4 × 2) adjustments can be stored.

  • Page 57: Selecting The Shutter Mode And Shutter Speed

    Setting the shutter mode and the shutter speed in standard mode Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained even when the camcorder power is turned off. Follow the procedure described in “5-2-2 Selecting the Display Items” (page 76) to set the VF DISPLAY MODE item to “2”...
  • Page 58 Note The settings selected on the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu become invalid when the RM-B150/ B750 Remote Control Unit is connected to the camcorder. MENU ON/OFF switch MENU knob Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON while holding down the MENU knob.

  • Page 59: Changing The Reference Value For Automatic Iris Adjustment

    To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. 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 screen. 4-3 Changing the Reference Value for...
  • Page 60 Turn the MENU knob to change the reference value. 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.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Audio Level

    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 screen. To counter problems with very bright highlights...

  • Page 62: Manually Adjusting The Audio Level Of The Front Microphone

    • If the XLR connection automatic detection mode is on, when the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/ CH2 connectors, the camcorder detects the connection to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. Thus, the AUDIO IN switches are internally reset to REAR and the audio signals input to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors are automatically selected.

  • Page 63: Input Level Of Audio Channels Ch-3 And Ch-4

    Manual adjustment of the audio levels of the front microphone Set either or both of the AUDIO IN switch(es) to FRONT as follows: When using the front microphone input for both channels 1 and 2: Set both AUDIO IN switches to FRONT.

  • Page 64: 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 (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) for the DVW-970, and from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 : 59 : 24 for the DVW-970P.

  • Page 65: Setting The User Bits

    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 other camcorders/ VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder.

  • Page 66: Procedure For Time Code Synchronization

    • If the frequency of the reference video signal is not the same as the frame frequency of the camcorder, the camera cannot be correctly genlocked. In such a case, the internal time code is not correctly synchronized with the external time code.

  • Page 67: Menu Organization And Operation

    DIAGNOSIS Note Depending on the internal switch settings, display of the TOP menu may be disabled. For details, ask your Sony service representative. Submenus selected in the TOP menu These are the following menus. • USER menu This menu includes monitor output settings, viewfinder settings, and commonly used functions.

  • Page 68: Basic Menu Operations

    This section explains operations on the USER menu. But the operations are the same as those on menus other than the USER menu. Also, if the optional extension boards are not installed in your camcorder, some items on the USER menu pages are not displayed. Proceed as follows: Switch the MENU ON/OFF switch from OFF to ON.
  • Page 69 This indicates that the menu screen can be scrolled downwards. 01.OUTPUT 02.TEST OUT This indicates that the 03.FUNCTION1 04.VF DISP 1 menu screen can be 05.VF DISP 2 scrolled upwards. 06.`!'LED 07.MARKER 08.GAIN SW 09.VF SETTING b mark 10.AUTO IRIS 2 Press the MENU knob.

  • Page 70: Editing The User Menu

    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 screen (when the viewfinder DISPLAY switch is set to ON or the VF DISP item on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu is set to “ON”).

  • Page 71: Adding/Deleting/Replacing Pages

    1 Turn the MENU knob until the page that has the desired items appears, then press the MENU knob. 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the desired item, then press the MENU knob. The USER 2 EDIT page appears again, displaying the newly added item.
  • Page 72 If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move the mark to “EDIT PAGE,” then press the MENU knob to display the EDIT PAGE screen. If a different page is displayed, turn the MENU knob until the EDIT PAGE screen appears, then press the MENU knob to select the page.
  • Page 73 The page selected in step 1 is moved to the position selected in step 3. In the above example, “AUTO IRIS” moves to the “04” position and the “VF DISP 1” and following items move down one line. Menu Organization and Operation...

  • Page 74: Status Display On The Viewfinder Screen

    5-2 Status Display on the 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 75 c Color temperature This indicates the currently selected color temperature. d UHF wireless microphone reception level This indicates reception level of the wireless microphone when the UHF wireless microphone is attached, using four x which appear at the right of “W.” When four x are lit, the receiving condition is good.

  • Page 76: Selecting The Display Items

    This indicates the date and time of recording, which are recorded together with the color bars. v Model name and serial number This indicates the model name and serial number of the camcorder, which are recorded together with the color bars. w 16:9 mode This indicates the 16:9 mode.

  • Page 77: Adjustment Progress Messages

    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 screen. 5-2-3 Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation/Adjustment...

  • Page 78: Setting The Marker Display

    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 screen. 5-2-5 Setting the Viewfinder Use the VF SETTING page of the USER menu to select items related to the viewfinder.

  • Page 79: Recording Shot Data Superimposed On The Color Bars

    OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section. The menu disappears from the screen, and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the screen. 5-2-6 Recording Shot Data...

  • Page 80: Setting The Shot Id

    SHOT DISP page U12 SHOT DISP SHOT DATE SHOT TIME SHOT MODEL NAME : SHOT SERIAL NO SHOT ID SEL SHOT 16:9 ID SHOT BLINK CHARA: Item Description SHOT DATE Selects whether or not the shot date is superimposed (ON or OFF). SHOT TIME Selects whether or not shot time is superimposed (ON or OFF).

  • Page 81: Displaying The Status Confirmation Windows

    This cancels all changes, and returns to the SHOT ID page. 5-2-8 Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows You can confirm the settings or status of the camcorder on the screen by displaying the following three windows. • ABNORMAL <!> window •...
  • Page 82 FUNCTION window FUNCTION FORMAT: ASSIGN<1> ATW <2> OFF <T>TURBO ZEBRA :OFF SELECT: APT: DET2 100% P.CACHE OFF: 0SEC - Actual State --------- REAR BNC:OFF This window allows you to confirm the assigned function of the ASSIGN 1/2 switches, ON/OFF of the Picture Cache function, and ON/OFF of the output of the VIDEO OUT connector.

  • Page 83: Confirming The Image Of The Return Video Signal In The Viewfinder

    Turn the MENU knob to move the you want to set, and press MENU knob. mark on the left of the selected item changes to a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob to select whether or not to display the selected window, then press the MENU knob.

  • Page 84: Adjustments And Settings From Menus

    5-3-1 Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions 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 85: Selecting The Output Signals

    OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section. The menu display disappears, and the current status of the camcorder is shown along the top and bottom of the viewfinder screen. 5-3-2 Selecting the Output Signals When the optional CBK-SD01 extension board is...

  • Page 86: Specifying An Offset For The Auto White Balance Setting

    If this is the first time the PAINT menu has been displayed, the CONTENTS page appears. If the menu has been used before, the last accessed page appears. If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU knob to move the mark to “WHITE,”...

  • Page 87: Assigning Functions To Assignable Switches

    (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. Turn the MENU knob to move the you want to set, and press MENU knob.
  • Page 88 ASSIGN <2> SEL window ASSIGN <2> SEL ESC PICTURE CACHE ON/OFF TEST OUT CHARACTER MARKER ZEBRA D5600 EXT REC CONTROL TURBO SW SEL window TURBO SW SEL ESC PICTURE CACHE ON/OFF TEST OUT CHARACTER MARKER RE-TAKE RETURN VIDEO LENS RET REC SWITCH TURBO SWITCH Functions to be assigned to the ASSIGN 1 (push-type)

  • Page 89: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock

    Operation of the assignable switches when UA01 to UA10 are assigned When an on/off switchable function (or menu item) is assigned to one of the assignable switches, each time the switch is pressed toggles the function on or off. When another type of menu item is assigned, pressing the switch displays the item and its setting value on the viewfinder screen.

  • Page 90: Selecting The Lens File

    5-3-7 Selecting the Lens File The LENS FILE page of the USER menu allows you to change the lens file according to the lens in use. Proceed as follows: Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The last accessed menu page appears on the viewfinder screen.

  • Page 91: Setting The Ccd Scan Mode

    16:9 mode indicator on the color bar display 5-3-9 Setting the CCD Scan Mode Since the camcorder has CCDs that use an “all pixels read- out method,” a progressive scan mode is also available in addition to the conventional interlace scan mode.
  • Page 92 Setting the CCD scan mode to the progressive scan mode The scan mode of the camcorder has been set to the interlace scan mode at the factory. The FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu allows you to change the CCD scan mode to the progressive scan mode or 24P mode (DVW-970 with CBK-FC01 only).

  • Page 93: Using Umid Data

    5-3-10 Using UMID Data To perform operations from interviewing to editing effectively and to detect audio-visual materials easily when reusing them, metadata that provides additional information is recorded along with audio-visual data on a tape. As one of application of metadata, the UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is internationally standardized.

  • Page 94: Umid Menu Setup

    • Recording based on the UTC. The UTC is used when recording the UMID. This enables uniform control of source material recorded all over the world based on the universal time code. • Calculating the date difference among source materials. The source material is recorded based on the MJD (Modified Julian Date), which enables easy calculation of date difference among source materials.
  • Page 95 1 hour. Note When you change the time zone, adjust the built-in clock to local time and turn the power of the camcorder off and then the power on again. MACHINE An identification number specific to the machine is displayed.

  • Page 96: Resetting User Menu Settings To The Standard Settings

    5-4 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings You can return all settings in the USER menu to the standard settings. Proceed as follows: Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The last accessed menu appears on the screen. Turn the MENU knob until the USER FILE page appears, and press the MENU knob.

  • Page 97: Chapter 6 Saving And Loading User Setting Data

    Setting Data 6-1 Saving and Loading User Files The camcorder is equipped with a “Memory Stick” drive, which enables you to save user files, scene files, lens files, reference files and “ALL” files. You can load these files from the “Memory Stick” for immediate recall of a particular setting configuration.

  • Page 98: Stick

    6-1-2 Saving USER Menu Data (User File) to the “Memory Stick” You can save USER menu settings held in the camcorder as user files in the “Memory Stick.” You can save up to 100 user files in the “Memory Stick.”...
  • Page 99 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 screen. USER menu settings to be saved in the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 100: Loading Saved Data From A "Memory Stick

    ESC END 6-1-3 Loading Saved Data from a “Memory Stick” Note The data loaded from the “Memory Stick” overwrites the data saved in the camcorder. Proceed as follows: EXEC Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. EXEC The last accessed menu page appears on the screen.

  • Page 101: Saving And Loading Scene Files

    You can save up to five scene files in the camcorder memory and up to 100 scene files in a “Memory Stick.” You can also load data from the “Memory Stick” into the NO”...
  • Page 102 PRST, the preset value is saved. Saving scene files from the camcorder memory to the “Memory Stick” You can save five scene files from the camcorder to the “Memory Stick” in a single operation. Proceed as follows:...

  • Page 103: Loading A Scene File

    OFF. Note If files have been saved in the page selected in step 2, those files are replaced with files loaded from the camcorder memory. For example, files from 001 to 005 are replaced. Setting the file ID Before the data is saved as a scene file, it is useful to set a file ID to identify it.
  • Page 104 Turn the MENU knob to move the desired file number, and press the MENU knob. The s which is displayed on the left of the file number changes to x. The camcorder is set up according to the loaded scene file. F04 SCENE FILE :SCENE 25...

  • Page 105: Resetting The Settings Of The Camcorder To The Standard Settings Saved In The Reference File

    • To load the scene file saved in the camcorder memory when the “Memory Stick” is inserted, return to the P00 SCENE RECALL page and load the desired scene file in the camcorder memory. • When there is no file to be loaded (shown as “NO FILE”), an existing file of the same number is...
  • Page 106 Setting Description REFER Jumps to the REFERENCE page. USER 1 Jumps to the USER 1 page. Press the MENU knob to confirm the selection. The z mark returns to a returns to a z mark. Notes In the following cases, jumping to the target page is impossible.

  • Page 107: Chapter 7 Setting Up The Camcorder

    • AC power using the AC-550/550CE or AC-DN10 AC adaptor 7-1-1 Using a Battery Pack When a BP-GL95 battery pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for about 180 minutes. When a BP- GL65 is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for about 120 minutes.

  • Page 108: Using An Ac Adaptor

    Using an AC adaptor Using the AC-DN10 AC adaptor Mount the AC-DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply. The AC-DN10 can supply up to 100 W of power.

  • Page 109: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    Slide the viewfinder to the s convenient position. Tighten the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. To store the camcorder in the 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 110: Detaching The Viewfinder

    Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket For more information, refer to the BKW-401 manual.

  • Page 111: 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 (supplied) be put on the lens-locking lever as illustrated above.

  • Page 112: Adjusting The Flange Focal Length

    Adjusting the Flange Focal Length / Audio Input System 7-5 Audio Input System 7-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone You can use the supplied microphone either detached from or attached to the camcorder. Using the microphone detached from the camcorder Connect to the MIC IN connector.

  • Page 113: Using An External Microphone

    Note In order for the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors on the camcorder to be able to provide a phantom 48 V power supply, female XLR connectors (3-pin) are fitted. If the microphone cable has a female connector, use an adaptor.

  • Page 114: Attaching A Uhf Portable Tuner

    7-5-3 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-860/862 UHF Portable Tuner.
  • Page 115 Back of camcorder Screwdriver 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 CH1 or CH2 connector. LINE/MIC/+48 V ON switch:...

  • Page 116: Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment

    REAR. Tripod Mounting 7-6 Tripod Mounting You can easily mount and dismount the camcorder on a tripod by using the VCT-14 tripod adaptor (not supplied). Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod. LINE/MIC/+48 V ON...

  • Page 117: Attaching/Detaching The Shoulder Strap

    If the pin remains in the engaged position, you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor. Stowed position...

  • Page 118: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position

    You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position (factory setting) backward by up to 10 mm (3/8 inch) or forward by up to 25 mm (1 inch). This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder. Proceed as follows:...

  • Page 119: Connecting The Remote Control Unit

    REMOTE connector Remote control cable Camcorder switch functions when the remote control unit is connected The following switches on the camcorder do not function. • GAIN selector • OUTPUT/DCC switch • WHITE BAL switch • AUTO W/B BAL switch • SHUTTER selector •...
  • Page 120 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 121: Chapter 8 Maintenance

    • Condensation does not form in the tape. Chapter 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 122 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. Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting...

  • Page 123: Testing The Vtr

    Turn the MONITOR volume control and check that the earphone volume changes accordingly. Connect the earphone to the other EARPHONE jack. Check the earphone as in step 3. (5) Testing external microphones. Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1/ CH2 connectors. Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting...
  • Page 124 Set the time code. For the operation, see “4-5-1 Setting the Time Code” on page 64. Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN. Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting Press the VTR START button, and check that recording starts and that the counter indication changes.

  • Page 125: Maintenance

    8-2 Maintenance 8-2-1 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, perform the following: Load the cleaning cassette according to the procedure described in “Loading a cassette”...

  • Page 126: Operation Warnings

    2) During playback, fast forward, or stop 3) Additionally “5-0” appears for the tape remaining indication. 4) During recording or in stop mode Operation Warnings panel, in the viewfinder and on the camcorder body. The speaker and earphone also give audible warnings. Operation warnings Warning...

  • Page 127: Operation/Error Messages

    1) In this case, position the tape at the point where you want to start the recording manually. 2) To replace the backup battery, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CCD image sensors Vertical smear Smear tends to be produced when an extremely bright object is being shot;...

  • Page 128: Appendixes

    Appendixes Specifications General Power voltage 12 V DC +5.0/–1.0 V Power consumption Approx. 29 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 Approx.

  • Page 129: Vtr Section

    Viewfinder 2-inch monochrome, quick start type Horizontal resolution 4:3 mode: 600 TV lines (at screen center) 16:9 mode: 450 TV lines (at screen center) VTR Section General Usable cassette tapes BCT-D6/D12/D22/D32/D40 1/2-inch Digital BETACAM cassette tapes Tape speed Approx. 96.7 mm/s (at 30 frames) (for the DVW-970) Approx.
  • Page 130 Optical attachments ND filter ( ND) (Part No. 3-174-685-01) ND filter ( ND) (Part No. 3-174-683-01) Consult your Sony representative for more information about these filters. Equipment for remote control RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit Wireless video/audio transmission WLL-CA50 Wireless Camera Transmitter “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 131: Menu List

    Menu List This section briefly explains menus that the camcorder provides for adjustments and settings using tables. For the menu organization and the USER menu, see Chapter 5. OPERATION Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the OPERATION menu.
  • Page 132 USER Page menu FUNCTION 1 ASSIGN SW <1> Menu List Item Settings OFF/CACHE/ CHARA/MARKR/ RTAKE/ATW/RET.V/ RET/REC/TURBO/ D5600/ZEBRA etc. ASSIGN SW <2> OFF/CACHE/ CHARA/MARKR/ EXT. V/ZEBRA/5600 etc. TURBO SW OFF/CACHE/ CHARA/MARKR/ RTAKE/ATW/RET.V/ RET/REC/TURBO/ D5600/ZEBRA etc. DF/NDF DF/NDF (DVW-970 only) END SEARCH ON/OFF CACHE/INTVAL REC OFF/CACHE/A.INT/...
  • Page 133 USER Page Item menu FUNCTION 2 D5600 WIDE AWB WHITE SWITCH <B> SHOCKLESS WHITE ATW SPEED LOW LIGHT LOW LIGHT LEVEL VF BATT WARNING VF DISP 1 VF DISP VF DISP MODE DISP EXTENDER DISP FILTER DISP WHITE DISP GAIN DISP SHUTTER DISP AUDIO DISP TAPE...
  • Page 134 USER Page menu '!'LED MARKER 1 MARKER 2 GAIN SW VF SETTING Menu List Item Settings GAIN <!> OFF/ON SHUTTER <!> OFF/ON WHT PRESET<!> OFF/ON ATW RUN <!> OFF/ON EXTENDER <!> OFF/ON FILTER <!> OFF/ON OVERRIDE <!> OFF/ON MARKER OFF/ON CENTER OFF/ON SAFETY ZONE...
  • Page 135 USER Page Item menu AUTO IRIS IRIS OVERRIDE IRIS SPEED CLIP HIGH LIGHT IRIS WINDOW IRIS WINDOW IND. IRIS VAR WIDTH IRIS VAR HEIGHT IRIS VAR H POS. IRIS VAR V POS. SHOT ID ID-1 ID-2 ID-3 ID-4 SHOT DISP SHOT DATE SHOT TIME SHOT MODEL NAME...
  • Page 136 USER Page menu SHT ENABLE SHUTTER SLS LENS FILE FORMAT UMID SET Menu List Item Settings OFF/ON SHUTTER ECS OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/32 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/33 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/40 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/48 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/50 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/60 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/96 OFF/ON SHUTTER 1/100 OFF/ON...

  • Page 137: Paint Menu

    PAINT Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the PAINT menu. When the setting range in the Settings column is surrounded by parentheses ( ), the setup value is a relative Page Item SW STATUS GAMMA CHROMA MATRIX KNEE WHITE CLIP...
  • Page 138 Page Item GAMMA GAMMA STEP GAMMA MASTER GAMMA R GAMMA G GAMMA B GAMMA TEST OUT SELECT GAMMA SELECT GAM SEL (STD) GAM SEL (FILM) BLACK GAMMA BLACK GAMMA BLACK GAM RANGE MASTER BLK GAMMA R BLACK GAMMA G BLACK GAMMA B BLACK GAMMA TEST OUT SELECT KNEE...
  • Page 139 Page Item DETAIL 2 KNEE APERTURE KNEE APT LVL DETAIL COMB CROSS COLOR CROSS COLOR LVL DETAIL LIMIT DTL WHT LIMIT DTL BLK LIMIT DTL V-BLK LMT DETAIL 3 FINE DTL FINE DTL LVL V DTL CREATION H/V CONTROL MODE H/V / V SKIN DETAIL SKIN DETAIL ALL SKIN DETECT...
  • Page 140 Page Item MTX LINEAR MATRIX MATRIX (USER) MATRIX (PRESET) MATRIX R-G MATRIX R-B MATRIX G-R MATRIX G-B MATRIX B-R MATRIX B-G MTX MULTI MATRIX MATRIX (MULTI) MATRIX AREA IND MATRIX COLOR DET MTX (MULTI) AXIS MTX (MULTI) HUE MTX (MULTI) SAT V MODULATION V MOD MASTER VMOD R VMOD...
  • Page 141 — — 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.”...

  • Page 142: Maintenance Menu

    MAINTENANCE Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the MAINTENANCE menu. When the setting range in the Settings column is surrounded by parentheses ( ), the setup value is a relative value. The setting range shown on the menu screen may differ from what is shown in the manual.
  • Page 143 11.0 to 17.0 V 11.8 Used when a battery pack other than a Sony- (in 0.1 V steps) made one or an external power connected to the DC IN connector is used. Set the voltage warning level just before the battery ends.
  • Page 144 Page Item AUDIO-2 AU REC EMPHASIS OFF/ON CUE REC AU REF LEVEL AU REF OUT AU CH12 AGC MODE AU CH34 AGC MODE AU AGC SPEC AU LIMITER MODE OFF/–6/–9/–12/ AU OUT LIMITER Menu List Settings Default Description Turns the emphasis function on/off. OFF/ON Turns cue audio recording on/off.
  • Page 145 Page Item AUDIO-3 AU SG (1kHz) MIC CH1 LEVEL MIC CH2 LEVEL REAR1/WRR LEVEL REAR2/WRR LEVEL Settings Default Description ON/OFF/AUTO Sets whether to output a 1 kHz test tone during the Color Bar mode or not. ON: a 1 kHz test tone is output during the Color Bar mode.
  • Page 146 Page Item TIMECODE TC OUT DF/NDF (DVW-970 only) EXT-LK UBIT LTC UBIT VITC UBIT WATCH AUTO ADJ UBIT GROUP ID VITC INS LINE 1 VITC INS LINE 2 VTR MODE REC TALLY BLINK REC START BEEP LCD DISPLAY HOLD LCD HOLD TIMER VIDEO OUT (F/R) STBY OFF TIMER STOP KEY FREEZE OFF/FRAME/...
  • Page 147 Page Item ESSENCE LTC UB-MARKER MARK REC START MARK SHOT MARK 1 SHOT MARK 2 SHOT TIME DISP ESSENCE OVER AUDIO LIMIT OFF/ON MARK2 GAIN CHG MARK FILTER CHG MARK OFF/ON SHUTTER CHG MARK WHITE CHG MARK OFF/ON FLASH MARK FLASH MARK LEVEL E.
  • Page 148 Page Item DCC ADJUST DCC FUNCTION DCC D RANGE DCC POINT DCC GAIN DCC DELAY TIME AUTO IRIS 2 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 CLIP HIGH LIGHT Menu List...
  • Page 149 Page Item FUNCTION 3 WHT FILTER INH COLOR BAR SEL REC TALLY COLOR VF INPUT USER & ALL ONLY RM COMMON MEMORY RM REC START REC INH. WITH EXT VTR REC CTL OFF/ON GENLOCK GENLOCK RETURN VIDEO GL H PHASE GL SC PHASE GL SC 0/180 SEL ND COMP...

  • Page 150: File Menu

    FILE Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the FILE menu. When the setting range in the Settings column is surrounded by parentheses ( ), the setup value is a relative Page Item USER FILE USER FILE LOAD USER FILE SAVE F.
  • Page 151 Page Item 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 IRIS GAIN LENS AUTO RECALL LENS FILE 2 LENS M VMOD LENS CENTER H LENS CENTER V...

  • Page 152: Diagnosis Menu

    DIAGNOSIS Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the DIAGNOSIS menu. Page Item 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.

  • Page 153: 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 154 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”...

  • Page 155: Index

    Index Symbols '!'LED 134 Numerics 24P mode 92 ABNORMAL window 81 AC adaptor 108 AC-550/550CE 108 ACCESS indicator 24 Accessory Attachments 15 accidental erasure 33 AC-DN10 108 actual time in the time code 64 ADVANCE button 27 ALARM volume control 17 Aliasing 127 ALL FILE 150 ALL menu 67...
  • Page 156 KNEE 138 Lens mounting 111 LENS connector 15 LENS FILE 136 lens file 90 LENS FILE 1 151 LENS FILE 2 151 LENS FILE 3 151 LENS FILE page 90 Lens locking lever 15 Lens mount 15 Lens mount cap 15 LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls 17 LEVEL ADJ 142 LIGHT connector 15...
  • Page 157 Vertical smear 127 VF DISP 1 133 VF DISP 1 page 76 VF DISP 2 133 VF DISP 2 page 76 VF SETTING 134 VF SETTING page 79 VIDEO OUT connector 22 Viewfinder 20 detaching 110 Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever Viewfinder left-right positioning ring viewfinder position 109 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket 110...
  • Page 158 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any...
  • Page 159 Sony Corporation DVW-970/970P (SY) 2005.06 3-869-915-01 (1) © 2005...

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