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Sony Power HAD EX DXC-D55PK Operating Instructions Manual

Sony Power HAD EX DXC-D55PK Operating Instructions Manual

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Color Video Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
This supplied CD-ROM includes operating
instructions for the DXC-D55 Color Video Camera
(English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish
version) in PDF format.
For more details, see "Using the CD-ROM Manual"
on page 21 .
DXC-D55PK
DXC-D55L/D55PL
DXC-D55H/D55PH
DXC-D55WSL/D55WSPL
DXC-D55WSH/D55WSPH
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  • Page 1 This supplied CD-ROM includes operating instructions for the DXC-D55 Color Video Camera (English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish version) in PDF format. For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 21 . DXC-D55PK DXC-D55L/D55PL DXC-D55H/D55PH DXC-D55WSL/D55WSPL DXC-D55WSH/D55WSPH  2007 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding protection against harmful interference when the equipment this product.
  • Page 3 E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio). For the customers in Europe (for DXC-D55PK/D55PL/ D55PH/D55WSPL/D55WSPH) The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Product Configurations ............ 7 Features ................8 Features on the DXC-D55/D55P/D55WS/D55WSP ..8 Features on the DXC-D55WS/D55WSP......10 Location and Function of Parts ........11 Camera Head ..............11 VCL-920BY Zoom Lens ........... 17 DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder ..........
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Shooting Basic Procedure for Shooting ........43 Shooting with the DSR-1/1P ........... 46 Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space Editing ................46 Shuttle shot function............47 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Viewfinder Screen Indications ........49 Indications and Changing the Viewfinder Display ........
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter 5 Adjustments and White Balance Adjustment ..........77 Settings Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value in Memory ................ 77 Using the Preset White Balance Settings ......79 Light Sources and Color Temperature ....... 80 Using the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) Function................

  • Page 7: Product Configurations

    Chapter Overview Product Configurations Camera adaptor The nine models, DXC-D55L/D55WSL, DXC-D55H, DXC-D55PK, DXC-D55PL/D55WSPL, DXC-D55PH, The product kit does not include a camera adaptor: to use a camera adaptor, you will need to purchase a and DXC-D55WSH/D55WSPH, comprise both NTSC model CA-D50/D50P or CA-TX50/TX50P. and PAL versions and the components as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features Knee saturation control Features on the DXC-D55/D55P/ Prevents white breakup when shooting a high intensity D55WS/D55WSP subject, and also prevents color faults in high intensity subject. The DXC-D55WS/D55WSP is a 16:9 wide-screen type (4:3-16:9 switchable) digital video camera while Black gamma control the DXC-D55/D55P is a 4:3 standard-screen type Enables control of luminance signal levels in black...
  • Page 9 Preset matrix Video monitor output with text You can quickly make a setup of the camera using The video signal with text superimposed that is shown matrix files for factory-preset standard lighting in the viewfinder can also be output to an external conditions, such as STD (STANDARD), HI SAT video monitor.

  • Page 10: Features On The Dxc-D55Ws/D55Wsp

    Features High-performance viewfinder (DXF-801/ Features on the DXC-D55WS/ 801CE) D55WSP • High resolution (600 TV lines of horizontal Features only on the DXC-D55WS/D55WSP is resolution) described in this section. See “Features on the DXC- • Large-diameter eye cup for easier viewing and D55/D55P/D55WS/D55WSP”...

  • Page 11: Location And Function Of Parts

    Location and Function of Parts Camera Head Before attaching/detaching peripheral equipment to/ from the camera head, be sure to turn off the camera. Otherwise, the camera may not function properly. Right side view 1 5600K button 2 EDIT SEARCH buttons 3 A.IRIS MODE switch 4 EZ MODE button and indicator FOCUS...
  • Page 12 Location and Function of Parts 1 5600K button Note When this button is pressed (lit,) the standard color If the “easy focus” function is still on when you press temperature for shooting is switched to 5600K. Use the VTR button, it turns off automatically and this button for outdoor shooting in daytime or shooting recording starts.
  • Page 13 qs OUTPUT/DCC (Color bar output/dynamic contrast control) switch Use this switch to select the DCC function or color bar output. Select the CAM/ON position in most cases. CAM/ON: This activates the DCC function. This prevents color faults when shooting high-intensity subjects.
  • Page 14 Location and Function of Parts Front view 1 MIC IN +48 V connector 2 VF connector 3 FILTER control 4 Lens mount 5 SHUTTER switch 6 WHT/BLK switch 7 AUDIO LEVEL knob 8 VTR button 1 MIC (microphone) IN +48 V connector (XLR 3- 5 SHUTTER switch pin, female) Use this switch to turn the shutter on/off, or set the...
  • Page 15 Left and upper view 1 Fitting for optional microphone holder 2 Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole 3 Shoulder strap fixture 4 Viewfinder front-to-back position locking lever 5 Viewfinder fitting shoe 6 Viewfinder left-to-right position fixing ring 7 Viewfinder front-to-back position locking knob 8 MONITOR OUT connector 9 VIDEO OUT connector 0 LENS connector...
  • Page 16 Location and Function of Parts 0 LENS connector (12-pin, for -inch lens) Connect the lens connector. qa REMOTE connector (10-pin) Connect the optional RCP-D50/D51 Remote Control Panel to this connector. Notes When using a remote control panel, note the following points.

  • Page 17: Vcl-920By Zoom Lens

    VCL-920BY Zoom Lens 1 Focus ring 2 Zoom ring 3 Aperture ring 4 M button 5 F.B adjustment ring and F.B fixing knob 6 MACRO ring 7 ZOOM selector 8 Zoom remote control connector 9 VTR button 0 Shtl button qa DIP switch qs RET button qd Motorized zoom lever...
  • Page 18 Location and Function of Parts 1 Focus ring 0 Shtl (shuttle shot) button Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject. Use this button for the shuttle shot function. 2 Zoom ring qa DIP switch The DIP switch for the shuttle shot function. Usually For direct manual zoom control, set the ZOOM this switch is covered by a rubber cap.

  • Page 19: Dxf-801/801Ce Viewfinder

    DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder You can switch the scan size of the DXF-801/801CE in accordance with the aspect ratio selected on the camera or camcorder. 4 TAKE/TALLY indicator TALLY TAKE BATT 5 BATT indicator 6 REC/TALLY indicators 1 Eyepiece focusing knob 7 GAIN UP indicator SHUTTER GAIN UP 2 Stopper...
  • Page 20 Location and Function of Parts 6 REC/TALLY (recording/tally) indicators (red) qg DISPLAY switch • This flashes from the time when you press the VTR Set this switch to OFF when you want to remove the button (8 on page 14 and 9 on page 18) on the lens character data from the viewfinder and the monitor or camcorder until recording starts, then stays on connected to the MONITOR OUT connector.

  • Page 21: Using The Cd-Rom Manual

    Acrobat Reader. In such a case, install the latest version you can download from the URL mentioned in “Preparations” above. Note If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony service representative. Chapter 1 Overview...

  • Page 23: Replacing The Lithium Battery

    Production of some of the peripherals and related Otherwise, the camera may not function properly. devices described in this chapter has been discontinued. For advice about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative. Replcing the Lithium Battery CAUTION The camera head uses a lithium battery (CR2032) to Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
  • Page 24 Replacing the Lithium Battery Open the battery cover (on the rear of the camera head). Pull the catch of the cover toward you while pushing it downward. Rear of the camera head For detaching the VTR or camera adaptor, see “Fitting a VTR” on the next page.

  • Page 25: Fitting A Vtr

    Fitting a VTR This section explains how to attach the DSR-1/1P to When replacing the camera head grip with a camcorder grip, see “Using the Camcorder Grip” (page 26). the camera head. The method for attaching a PVV-3/ 3P is similar. Set the PRO 76-pin DIGITAL VTR (DSR-1/1P) connector on the DSR-1/1P.

  • Page 26: Using The Camcorder Grip

    Fitting a VTR Using the Camcorder Grip When using the camera head with a VTR as a camcorder grip and the method for attaching it differ camcorder, you can replace the camera head’s grip slightly depending on the type of VTR. with a camcorder grip (not supplied).
  • Page 27 Perform the first three steps in “Fitting a VTR”. Screw the connection plate (supplied with the grip for the DVCAM camcorder) which straddles the connection between the camera head and the DSR-1/1P. Also, tighten Connection the two screws in the shoulder plate pad section.
  • Page 28 Fitting a VTR Remove the grip’s three screws, then pull up the grip to remove it. Remove the PVV-3/3P’s shoulder strap fitting. Shoulder strap fitting Attach the cover using the Grip for the Betacam camcorder screw supplied with the CAC- H102, then screw in to attach the grip for the Betacam camcorder.

  • Page 29: Fitting The Lens

    Fitting the Lens Remove the retaining rubber which prevents the lens mount from coming loose, then raise Retaining rubber the lens fixing lever, and remove the lens mount cap. Lens fixing lever Lens mount cap With the lens fixing lever turned fully counterclockwise, push in the lens, aligning the projection on the lens with the...
  • Page 30 Fitting the Lens Using the triangular mark as a guide, push the lens connector into the LENS connector on the camera head, until it clicks into place. Fasten the cable with the clamps. Triangular mark LENS connector Fitting optional filters Loosen the lens hood fixing screw to remove the lens hood, then attach the filter.

  • Page 31: Using Accessories

    Using Accessories Using the Viewfinder Note When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera (or the camcorder) with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire. Removing the Viewfinder Remove any microphone from the viewfinder before beginning.

  • Page 32: Using An Optional Microphone

    You cannot stow the camera attached with a left eye with your left eye to the viewfinder. adaptor in the LC-HB330 Carrying Case. For details, consult your Sony dealer. Using an Optional Microphone To use a long microphone such as the optional ECM-...

  • Page 33: Fitting To A Tripod

    Fitting optional microphones (operable with a Note +48 V supply) other than the ECM-670 After removing the camera, if the tripod adaptor pin Use the same fitting procedure as for the ECM-670, has not returned to its original position, hold down the but note the following differences with respect to the red button and move the lever in the direction of the microphone adaptor.

  • Page 34: Using The Lc-Hb330 Carrying Case

    Using Accessories Using the LC-HB330 Carrying Case Example of fully-stowed carrying case The DXC-D55/D55P/D55WS/D55WSP Color Video Note Camera can be stored with the following system Be sure to read the Operating Instructions supplied component fitted. with the LC-HB330 Carrying Case before using. •...

  • Page 35: Connections

    The figure below shows an example studio connector of the VTR. configuration. Example: Connecting a DVW-250/250P Portable VTR to a CA-D50/D50P Camera Adaptor For details, consult your Sony dealer. CA-D50/D50P Camera Adaptor Notes • When using the CCU-TX50/TX50P Camera Control...
  • Page 36 Connections DXC-D55/D55P/ DXF-51 D55WS/D55WSP Prompter video signal CA-D50/D50P Return video signal Headset Reference sync signal RCP-D50/D51 Remote Control Panel INTERCOM CCU-D50/D50P Camera Control Unit (on the front) Headset VTR, chroma keyer, etc. to AC power supply DXC-D55/D55P/ DXF-51 D55WS/D55WSP CA-D50/D50P Switcher, Headset video...

  • Page 37: Connecting A Number Of Cameras (Without Using A Camera Control Unit)

    Connecting a Number of Cameras (Without Using a Camera Control Unit) signal. The camera will then operate synchronized to When using two or more synchronized cameras this signal. without a camera control unit, connect an external sync You can adjust the synchronization using the signal to the GEN LOCK IN connector on the camera MAINTENANCE menus.

  • Page 38: Power Supply

    Power Supply This unit operates on either a battery pack or an AC Using Battery Packs supply (using the optional AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor). Always fully charge a battery pack before using it. For details of the power supplies which can be used, refer to Notes the documentation supplied with the VTR connected to this •...

  • Page 39: Camera Adaptor Power Supply

    Battery pack charging Camera Adaptor Power Supply Before using a battery pack, charge it as shown in the The camera adaptor automatically operates on power following table. supplied to the CCU/VTR/CMA connector from the portable VTR, CCU-D50/D50P Camera Control Unit, For details of battery charger operation, refer to the AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor or other connected instructions provided with the battery charger to be used.

  • Page 40: Memory Stick

    Memory Stick Using a “Memory Stick” About a “Memory Stick” When an optional “Memory Stick” is inserted into the What is “Memory Stick”? camera, file data can be stored in the “Memory Stick”, which enables you to share data among several “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 41 Precautions Write-protect tab • 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 43: Basic Procedure For Shooting

    Chapter Shooting Basic Procedure for Shooting 5600K button ZEBRA switch RET button POWER switch Focusing ring FILTER control VTR button Attach the VTR or camera adaptor to the camera Set the FILTER control and the 5600K button head, then turn each device’s power on. appropriately for the lighting conditions.
  • Page 44 Basic Procedure for Shooting FILTER control settings If required, switch on the center marker and/or safety zone (OPERATION menu page 5) and zebra Filter setting Lighting conditions pattern (ZEBRA switch) in the viewfinder image. 1 (CLEAR) Indoor shooting Outdoor in cloudy or rainy day Adjust the white balance (page 77) and black Indoor shooting and you wish to reduce balance (page 81).
  • Page 45 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.

  • Page 46: Shooting With The Dsr-1/1P

    Shooting with the DSR-1/1P The DXC-D55/D55P/D55WS/D55WSP docks with Note the DSR-1/1P to configure a DVCAM digital Do not shut off the camera head’s power while camcorder. using the edit search function. The DSR-1/1P may The following describes how to shoot using a not be able to find the continue point.

  • Page 47: Shuttle Shot Function

    While pressing the Shtl button, rotate the shuttle Shuttle shot function memory position knob 1 to set the zoom position. Rotate the knob to the T side to move in the telephoto What is the shuttle shot function? direction, and rotate to the W side to move in the wide- The shuttle shot function allows you to zoom at angle direction.

  • Page 49: Viewfinder Screen Indications

    Chapter Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Viewfinder Screen Indications There are four types of indication screen which appear Changing the Viewfinder Display in the viewfinder and the video monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector, as follows. Use the MENU switch and MENU dial shown in the •...
  • Page 50 Viewfinder Screen Indications Status indications PLAY TAPE NEAR END TCG 12:34:56:00 WHITE : 3200K A.IRIS : SPOT L. SCENE 01: ABCD1234 : ON BATT : 13.1V 07 04 01 5600K 12:34:56PM 64ND SKIN W:A 36dB 100.4H :::::::: 30-25 F5.6 Press the MENU switch toward the OFF/STATUS side.
  • Page 51 Displaying the normal indications <USER PAGE 1> A.IRIS OVERRIDE To display the normal indications, set the POWER DTL LEVEL MASTER BLACK switch to the ON position. PRESET MATRIX : STD SCREEN MODE : 16:9 PLAY TAPE NEAR END TCG 12:34:56:00 Displaying the TOP MENU 07 04 01 5600K...

  • Page 52: Viewfinder Normal Indications

    Viewfinder Normal Indications During normal operation, the following items can be indicated in the viewfinder. 1 VTR warning indication a), b), c) 2 VTR operation status PLAY TAPE NEAR END indication a), b), c) RET1 TCG 12:34:56:00 3 Return video indication a), b), c) 4 Time data indication 5 Status display area...
  • Page 53 Only when connecting the DSR-1/1P 5 Status display area One of the following values or messages is displayed Indication Meaning to indicate the camera head’s current status or its MP TAPE An incorrect type of cassette has operation status. been loaded. (The cassette is •...
  • Page 54 Viewfinder Normal Indications qd Audio recording level indicators These show the recording levels of audio channels 1 and 2 on the VTR. Channel 1 Channel 2 PVV-3/3P –20 dB +3 dB 0 dB ∞ DSR-1/1P – 0 dB –2 dB qf Tape remaining indication This shows the tape remaining in the VTR as follows.

  • Page 55: Menu Operation

    Menu Operation To perform menu operations, first display the menu on Displaying the TOP MENU the viewfinder screen or the monitor connected via the MONITOR OUT connector. There are six menus: The TOP MENU can be displayed in either of the USER, USER MENU CUSTOMIZE, OPERATION, following ways: PAINT, MAINTENANCE, and FILE.

  • Page 56: Setting The Menus

    Menu Operation The question mark changes to an arrow, and the selected menu page is displayed. Setting the Menus Display the menu page on which you wish to make settings, then proceed in the following manner: Turn the MENU dial to move the arrow to your desired item, then press the MENU dial.

  • Page 57: User Menu

    USER Menu The USER menu consists of five pages (factory <USER PAGE 1> setting), on which frequently used items of the A.IRIS OVERRIDE OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, and FILE DTL LEVEL MASTER BLACK menus are assigned. You can change the assigned PRESET MATRIX : STD SCREEN MODE...

  • Page 58: Using The User Menu

    Menu Operation Using the USER Menu SELECT You can select desired pages from among the MOVE DELETE OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE and FILE menu pages and copy and set them on the USER menu. If you register pages frequently used on the USER menu, you can easily call those pages and use them.
  • Page 59 To change the order of the pages Turn the MENU dial to select DELETE, then press the MENU dial. Display the TOP MENU. The menu page selected in Step 4 is deleted, and For details, see “ Displaying the TOP MENU” on the screen returns to the PAGE EDIT screen.
  • Page 60 Menu Operation Turn the MENU dial to select the line for which 3) Turn the MENU dial to select the item to be the menu item is to be registered, then press the registered, then press the MENU dial. MENU dial. The screen returns to the USER P1 EDIT The operation select screen appears.
  • Page 61 Press the MENU dial. The indication “USER MENU RESET” is displayed, and the settings on all USER PAGEs are reset to the factory-preset values. Displaying the USER menu The USER menu that has been registered as described above can be displayed and operated in the same manner as with other menus.

  • Page 62: Operation Menu

    Menu Operation OPERATION Menu The OPERATION menu consists of 11 pages. To <SWITCH> display the OPERATION menu, first display the TOP GAIN MENU, turn the MENU dial to select OPERATION, 18dB then press the MENU dial. OUTPUT [DCC] : AUTO KNEE 5600K DIMMER : 5 For details on how to display the TOP MENU, see “Displaying the TOP MENU”...
  • Page 63 Submenu title Page Setting item: Selectable Remarks Initial value values <VF/MARKER> SAFETY ZONE: ON ON, OFF To turn the safety-zone display on/off 80%, 90% To select the size of the safety zone NORMAL NORMAL, To select if the safety zone is to change in ASPECT accordance with the aspect ratio ASPECT IND: OFF...
  • Page 64 Menu Operation Submenu title Page Setting item: Selectable Remarks Initial value values <ZEBRA> ZEBRA MODE: 1&2 1, 2, 1&2 To select if one zebra pattern or two zebra patterns are to be displayed ZEBRA1 LEVEL: 75% 50 to 75 to 109 To adjust the display level of Zebra 1 WIDTH: 10% 0 to 10 to 30...

  • Page 65: Paint Menu

    PAINT Menu The PAINT menu consists of 10 pages. To display the <SHUTTER> PAINT menu, first display the TOP MENU, turn the SHUTTER : 1/100 MENU dial to select PAINT, then press the MENU CLS FREQUENCY: 60.38H : OFF dial. For details on how to display the TOP MENU, see “Displaying the TOP MENU”...
  • Page 66 Menu Operation Submenu title Page Setting item: Selectable Remarks Initial value values <KNEE/WHITE CLIP> KNEE POINT: 0 –99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the knee point (not available when DCC is activated) KNEE SLOPE: 0 –99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the knee slope (not available when DCC is activated)
  • Page 67 Submenu title Page Setting item: Selectable Remarks Initial value values <USER MATRIX> SATURATION: 0 –99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the color saturation (color intensity) of the whole picture HUE: 0 –99 to 0 to 99 To adjust the hue of the whole picture [-R] [-G] [-B] —...

  • Page 68: Maintenance Menu

    Menu Operation MAINTENANCE Menu The MAINTENANCE menu consists of 6 pages. To <RESET> display the MAINTENANCE menu, first display the ALL MENU RESET TOP MENU, turn the MENU dial to select MAINTENANCE, then press the MENU dial. For details on how to display the TOP MENU, see “Displaying the TOP MENU”...
  • Page 69 Submenu title Page Setting item: Selectable Remarks Initial value values <OTHERS> COLOR BARS SMPTE To select the type of the color bars MODE: SMPTE (NTSC) (SPLIT for PAL), FULL (75%) (PAL) FULL (75%), FULL (100%) TONE: ON ON, OFF To turn on/off 1-kHz-tone signal output (When TONE is set to ON, the tone signal is output in color bar mode.) VF PB SELECT: Y...

  • Page 70: File Menu

    Menu Operation FILE Menu The FILE menu consists of 4 pages. To display the Using the scene files, data for specific shooting FILE menu, first display the TOP MENU, turn the conditions are stored in memory of this unit, and MENU dial to select FILE, then press the MENU dial.
  • Page 71 Submenu title Page Setting item: Selectable Remarks Initial value values <OPERATOR FILE> OPERATOR FILE — To write or read data for this camera (incl. settings of customized USER menu) to/from a Memory Stick READ (MStCAMERA) — To copy the data in the "Memory Stick" to the camera Note If any operator file data are stored in the camera, the data for menu settings are replaced by the data from...

  • Page 72: Storing And Retrieving A Scene File

    Menu Operation Retrieving a scene file Storing and Retrieving a Scene File Display page F1 <SCENE FILE1> of the FILE menu. Storing a scene file For details, see “Displaying your desired menu” on page 55. <SCENE FILE1> Turn the MENU dial to select the number PAGE 1/2 STORE corresponding to the desired scene file, then press...

  • Page 73: Storing To And Retrieving From A "Memory Stick

    All scene files stored in the "Memory Stick" are Storing to and Retrieving from a written to the camera. If any scene file has already "Memory Stick" been stored in the camera, that is replaced with the data from the "Memory Stick". A scene file or an operator file stored in the camera can be copied to and stored in the "Memory Stick", Storing the operator file...

  • Page 74: Items Stored In A File

    Menu Operation Items Stored in a File You can store the setting for each item set in menu item is to be stored and the factory setting value. operations in a scene file and/or an operator file. The ∗ : Stored in the corresponding file table below shows in which file the setting of each Function Selectable values Scene Opera- Factory...
  • Page 75 Function Selectable values Scene Opera- Factory file tor file setting ∗ VF Display ND — ∗ IRIS — ∗ White — ∗ 5600K — ∗ Gain — ∗ Shutter — ∗ Skin DTL — ∗ Audio — ∗ Tape Remain —...

  • Page 77: Adjustments And Settings

    Chapter Adjustments and Settings White Balance Adjustment Adjusting the white balance ensures that as lighting Saving an Appropriate White conditions change white objects remain white in the Balance Value in Memory image and tones remain natural. The color of light emitted varies from one light source You can save two white balance values in separate to another, and as the lighting changes the apparent memories, A and B.
  • Page 78 White Balance Adjustment Area of white within this rectangle should be equivalent to at least 10% of Center of the screen the image area. approximately approximately 70% of the 70% of the height of the width of the image image Push the WHT/BLK switch in the WHT direction and release.

  • Page 79: Using The Preset White Balance Settings

    TIME LIMIT the A or B position. This automatically sets the If AWB adjustment cannot be performed camera to the white balance adjustment saved in the on the second try, consult your Sony dealer. corresponding memory. AWB:BREAK This message is displayed when the...

  • Page 80: Light Sources And Color Temperature

    White Balance Adjustment Light Sources and Color Using the ATW (Auto Tracing Temperature White Balance) Function Adjustment of the white balance to match the light The ATW function continuously adjusts the white source is essential to ensure correct color rendering. balance automatically to adapt to changes in lighting The color of a light source is indicated as a color conditions.

  • Page 81: Black Balance Adjustment

    Close the lens, then perform the Auto ABB:NG Black Balance adjustment again. TIME LIMIT If ABB adjustment cannot be performed on the second try, consult your Sony dealer. ABB:EXECUTING ABB:BREAK This message is displayed when the ABB REFERENCE READ G...

  • Page 82: Shutter Settings

    Shutter Settings This section covers the settings for electronic shutter speed and CLS (clear scan ) function. The new value for the shutter speed or clear scan frequency setting remains set until changed, even when the camera is powered off. Shutter speeds There are six shutter speeds, from s (DXC-D55/...
  • Page 83 When using the CLS function Watching the monitor screen, adjust the frequency to give minimum interference. If there is a black band in the monitor image, reduce the frequency, and if there is a white band, increase the frequency. For details on CLS setting, see page P1 <SHUTTER> of the PAINT menu on page 65.

  • Page 84: Setting The Clock And Timestamping Recordings

    Setting the Clock and Timestamping Recordings Use the page M3 <CLOCK> of the MAINTENANCE <CLOCK> menu to set the camera head’s internal clock and record the date and time. 2007/04/01 08:32:45 HOUR YPE DATE TYPE Y/Mn/D Notes CLOCK IND BARS •If the following date/time setting procedure for the internal clock does not cause the date/time information to be displayed in the MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 85: Viewfinder Screen Adjustments

    Using an optional part allows you to modify the adjustment range to –2 to +1 diopters or –0.5 to +3 diopters. For details, consult your Sony dealer........................................... 1) Diopter: A unit to indicate the degree of convergence or divergence of a bundle of rays.

  • Page 86: Adjusting The Lens

    Adjusting the Lens Flange Focal Length Adjustment It is necessary to adjust the flange focal length (the • When a lens is fitted for the first time distance from the lens flange to the plane of the image • After changing lenses along the optical axis) in the following cases.

  • Page 87: Aperture Adjustments

    Aperture Adjustments Aperture ring Instant automatic aperture button Aperture selector ZEBRA switch A.IRIS MODE switch There are three ways of adjusting the aperture: To make the image clearer when shooting a subject lit by a spotlight automatically, manually, and with the instant In the automatic aperture adjustment mode, set the automatic aperture adjustment function.

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Aperture Sensitivity

    A20×8.6BERM 9 - 16 More precise settings according to your lenses are possible for lens numbers 9-16, if necessary. For details, consult your Sony dealer. (No data setting at shipping) If using a lens not mentioned in the above table Shoot a white subject so that the entire screen is filled with white.

  • Page 89: Macrophotography

    Macrophotography Use the macro function when the subject is at a distance of less than about 90 cm (3 feet) (for the VCL-920BY) from the front of the lens. It is possible to shoot close-ups down to a distance of 10 mm (wide angle, f = 8.5 mm).

  • Page 90: Settings For Special Cases

    Settings for Special Cases Settings for special cases Shooting conditions Setting Effect The background is very bright, and the Set the A.IRIS MODE switch to BACK This lightens the foreground. subject is too dark. L., turning the indicator on. The subject is under a spotlight. Set the A.IRIS MODE switch to SPOT This prevents white burn-out in highlights L., turning the indicator on.

  • Page 91: Appendix

    In the event of operating problems • Locations subject to violent vibration If you should experience problems with the unit, contact your supplier or Sony service representative. • Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong electromagnetic fields. Connection with peripheral equipment...

  • Page 92: Phenomena Specific To Ccd Image Sensors

    Important Notes on Operation Phenomena Specific to CCD Image Sensors The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions. White flecks Although the CCD image sensors are produced with high-precision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc.

  • Page 93: Warning Indications

    (During other fault in the heads, disconnect the recording only) the recording power and consult your Sony system. dealer. — — SERVO The servo Recording Disconnect the power and lock has continues, but consult your Sony dealer.

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Specifications Sensitivity 2000 lux (f/11.0 standard, 3200 K) DXC-D55/D55P/D55WS/D55WSP Camera Gain levels Selectable –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, Head 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 24 dB, 30 dB, 36 dB Imaging element Three-chip interline transfer CCD Video output Composite signal 980 (horizontal) ×...
  • Page 95 TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. • Always verify that the unit is operating properly DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT Picture tube 1.5-inch monochrome...

  • Page 96: Related Products

    Camera Control Unit DXF-51 5-inch Viewfinder (monochrome) Accessory shoe kit for DXF-51 (service part number: A-8274-968-B) .......................................... 1) The software version for the CCU-TX50/TX50P must be V. 1.04 or higher. For details, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative. Appendix...

  • Page 97: Chart Of Optional Components And Accessories

    Recorder LCR-1 Raincover a) Optional accessory shoe kit (service part number: A-8274-968-B) is required for fitting. For details, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative. LC-HB330 Carrying Case b) The software version for the CCU-TX50/TX50P must be V. 1.04 or higher.
  • Page 100 Sony Corporation Printed in Belgium...

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