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**Still image resolution is obtained by the Tape speed (DV SP) HDV recording 12.2 W unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid Approx. 18.812 mm/s DVCAM (DV) recording 11.7 W CMOS Sensor and image processing Recording/playback time (HDV)
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**Still image resolution is obtained by the Tape speed (DV SP) HDV recording 12.5 W unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid Approx. 18.812 mm/s DVCAM (DV) recording 11.9 W CMOS Sensor and image processing During camera recording using the...
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Model information table Model HVR-S270J HVR-S270U HVR-S270N HVR-S270E HVR-S270P HVR-S270C Destination US, CND Color system NTSC NTSC NTSC • Abbreviation AR : Argentine model AUS : Australian model BR : Brazilian model CH : Chinese model CND : Canadian model...
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CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU PUBLISHED BY SONY.
1) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 01. 2) Select page: A, address: 10, set data: 00 and press the “PAUSE (Write) ” button of the adjustment remote commander. 3) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
C : Corrected by customer Indicates the appropriate Refer to “1-5-3. Self-diagnosis Code Table”. H : Corrected by dealer step to be taken. E : Corrected by service E.g. engineer 31 ..Reload the tape. 32 ..Turn on power again. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
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Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform FG fault when starting drum. operations from the beginning. FG fault during normal drum Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform operations. operations from the beginning. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
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If an error occurs again, replace the lens block. Note: When replacing the LG-005 board, remove the EEPROM (IC6005) from the LG-005 board that is going to be repaired. Install the removed EEPROM (IC6005) to the replaced LG-005 board. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
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If an error occurs again, replace the lens block. Note: When replacing the LG-005 board, remove the EEPROM (IC6005) from the LG-005 board that is going to be repaired. Install the removed EEPROM (IC6005) to the replaced LG-005 board. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
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3 Select page: A, address: 99, set data: 01 and press the “PAUSE (Write) ” button of the adjustment remote commander. 4 Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. 5 Check that “60i/50i SEL” is displayed in the “OTHERS” of the “MENU” on the LCD screen. FP-760 FLEXIBLE BOARD (A-1539-015-A) VC-513 BOARD (SIDE A) CN1020 LCD screen HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
It is possible that a wire is snapped. NOTE FOR DISCONNECTING THE HARNESS (COAXIAL CABLE) When disconnecting the harness (coaxial cable), do not pull the harness part but pull off the connector body with tweezers etc. Harness (Coaxial Cable) Tweezers etc. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
Follow the disassembly in the numerical order given. 1 SD-037 Board (1-1 to 1-2) 2 Connector Box Block (2-1 to 2-6) Main Board Section (See Page 2-10) 1 SD-037 Board 1-1 (#50) HELP 6 - 0 3 2 Connector Box Block 2-6 (#133) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
1 VC-513 Board (1-1 to 1-5) 2 DD-290 Board (2-1 to 2-2) 2 DD-290 Board 2-2 (Claw) - 2 9 Center Chassis Block HELP 6 HELP 6 2-1 (#50) - 5 1 1 VC-513 Board 1-5 (#50) 1-1 (#50) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 2-10E...
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Sheet attachment positions and procedures of processing the flexible boards/harnesses are shown. HELP 1: HELP 3: SL-001 JJ-060/ES-001/PR-074/Tape AS FP-775 ES-001 Tape AS JJ-060 9mm 9mm PR-074 Ferrite Core SL-001 HELP 2: HELP 4: EVF Mirror Tube Block PR-074/SW-116 Slit EVF Mirror Tube Block PR-074 SW-116 EVF Main Block HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C HELP...
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HELP 5: Protection Sheet/Tape AS Protection Sheet Tape AS Tape AS HELP 6: BD-057/DV-063/VD-053 VD-053 DV-063 FFC-122 Cord Clamp Wire Holder Boss BD-057 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C HELP...
In addition, ensure that the receiver is not covered with dusts nor exposed to strong light. Les composants identifiés par une marque 0 sont critiques pour la sécurité. Ne les remplacer que par une pièce portant le numéro spécifie. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
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C3033 R3017 1u B 0.1u D_SA_1.8V D_SA_1.8V C3016 C3034 1u B 0.1u EE-009 BOARD Note: EE-009 board and all mounted parts (including IC3001 (CMOS imager)) are not REG_GND CMOS IMAGER supplied, but they are included in PRISM device. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C EE-009...
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BASE BAND SIGNAL PROCESS R1884 CK27MFO_OUT R1896 R1897 XX MARK:NO MOUNT CK13MFO1 R1885 L1804 10uH NO MARK:REC/PB MODE A_1.2V ∗:IMPOSSIBLE TO MEASURE THE IC1816 A_2.8V CK27MFO1 A_1.2V VOLTAGE AT THE MARKED POINTS. L1805 22uH A_2.8V A_2.8V HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C VC-513 (4/28) 4-10...
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Tout DVCC AGND VREF XCS_SIO XCS_CAMERA SE4201 3 AXIS AVCC ACCELEROMETER XCS_LENS_SIO CAM_SO XCS_LENS_SIO HI_SO Reserved1 LENS_SO LENS_SO TC74VHC126FT(EL) TC74VHC125FT(EL) BUFFER BUFFER MS_UPDATE_SW VC-513 BOARD (6/28) CAMERA CONTROL 1 REG_GND XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C VC-513 (6/28) 4-12...
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AF17 AG17 A F18 AG18 A F19 AG19 A F20 AG20 A F21 AG21 A F22 AG22 A F23 AG23 A F24 AG24 A F25 AG25 A F26 AG26 A F27 AG27 A E26 AE27 AD26 A D27 A C26 A C27 A B26 A B27 A A26 A A27Y26 Y27 W26W27V26 V27 U26U27T26 T27 R26R27P26 P27 N26N27M26L26 L27 K26 J26 J27 H26G26G27F26 F27 E26 E27 D26 VC-513 BOARD (7/28) CAMERA CONTROL 2 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C VC-513 (7/28) 4-13...
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1 0 0 k ∗:IMPOSSIBLE TO MEASURE THE Q 7 5 0 9 U N R 9 2 A 1 G 0 8 S 0 VOLTAGE AT THE MARKED POINTS. R E G _ G N D HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C VC-513 (18/28) 4-24...
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0.1u B BUFFER IC7910 TC7SH125FU(T5RSOYF R7929 HDSDI_SDT1_OUT R7940 C7919 0.1u B IC7911 BUFFER TC7SH125FU(T5RSOYF R7927 HDSDI_SDT2_OUT R7938 C7920 0.1u B VC-513 BOARD (20/28) AUDIO CONVERTER NO MARK:REC/PB MODE ∗:IMPOSSIBLE TO MEASURE THE VOLTAGE AT THE MARKED POINTS. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C VC-513 (20/28) 4-26...
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C7793 R7793 C7734 3216 C7748 100k 0.01u 10u B SWITCH TC/XNT C7744 R7753 0.0022u 100k C7733 TC_PB_DATA R7778 VC-513 BOARD (21/28) TC/GNDOUT REG_GND 0.0047U B C7747 AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESS 2 XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C VC-513 (21/28) 4-27...
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∗ DELAY SWITCH (+) OUT IC1002 TC7S08FU(TE85R) DELAY BUFFER VTR_DD_ON VC-513 BOARD (28/28) GND Y N_DD_ON C1014 0.1u CONNECTOR C1008 C1009 XX MARK:NO MOUNT 0.1u 0.1u NO MARK:REC/PB MODE R E G _ G N D HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C VC-513 (28/28) 4-34...
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MF_PT_VSS MF_P_VSS LG-005 BOARD (1/8) LENS DRIVE BLOCK is replaced as block (lens complete assy (SERVICE)), so that there PRINTED WIRING BOARD LENS CONNECTOR and SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM are omitted. NO MARK:REC/PB MODE R:REC MODE P:PB MODE HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C LG-005 (1/8) 4-35...
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Harness BATTERY (IB-053) CN9703 UNREG_12V UNREG_12V DD-290 UNREG_12V CN9201 LIGHT_UNREG_12V Through the Harness LIGHT_UNREG_12V (BD-057) (Page 4-71) Note: BT901, CN9901 and Harness (IB-053) are not included in BR-001 complete board. BR-001 BOARD DC IN NO MARK:REC/PB MODE HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C BR-001 4-46...
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BR-001 CN9709 CN5201 Through the S VIDEO Flexible Flat Cable (FFC-118) BR-001 (Page 4-46) CN9710 Through the LN8401 Flexible Flat Cable (FFC-118) CHASSIS (Page 4-46) LN5201 CHASSIS_GND LA-029 BOARD SS-184 BOARD LANC JACK S VIDEO JACK HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C SS-184, LA-029 4-48...
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AUTO 10Pin IRIS S004 PUSH AUTO CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (LZ92000) FP-796 FLEXIBLE BOARD HOT SHOE CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (LZ92000) is replaced as block, so that PRINTED WIRING BOARD is omitted. (PRINTED WIRING BOARD is omitted.) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C FP-796, EJ-040, LZ92000 4-57...
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R7404 XX Through the XMS_IN Flexible Flat Cable MSDATA1(NC) MS_DIO (FFC-123) R7405 XX (Page 4-34) MS_BS REG_GND CN7402 REG_GND MS_LED_ON D_2.8V REG_GND D7401 CN7401 R7401 CL-271HR-C-TS (MS ACCESS) LN7401 CHASSIS_GND MS-378 BOARD MS CONNECTOR XX MARK:NO MOUNT HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C MS-378 4-58...
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Note: CN001 and CN002 are not supplied, but they are included in SD-037 complete board. LND001 ET001 REG_GND CHASSIS_GND LND002 CHASSIS_GND ET002 LND003 CHASSIS_GND LND004 ET003 CHASSIS_GND ET004 SD-037 BOARD HD/SD SDI OUT XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C SD-037 4-62...
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C7653 0.1u Q7602 4.7u 2SK2615 B 10V R7677 C7657 C7665 D7617 1.5u Q7605 MAS3132EGLS0 2SC6054GR8S0 R7678 Q7601 2SK3019TL R7674 R7688 R7621 SWITCH CONTROL A_GND XLR_PWR_ON_1 XLR_PWR_ON_2 ME-021 BOARD XLR INPUT 1 XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C ME-021 4-63...
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AU_LINE_4 C5359 1.5u BR-001 CN9702 Through the C5379 Flexible Flat Cable 1.5u 16.1 R5399 (FPD-001) 100k (Page 4-46) R5401 Q5311 2SC6054GR8S0 A_GND R5301 A_GND XLR_PWR_ON_3 XLR_PWR_ON_4 XL-009 BOARD XLR INPUT 2 XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C XL-009 4-64...
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D_2.8V (HANDLE ZOOM) 6Pin TO-001 BOARD CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (GZ92000) HANDLE ZOOM SWITCH CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (GZ92000) is replaced XX MARK:NO MOUNT as block, so that PRINTED WIRING BOARD is omitted. R:REC MODE P:PB MODE HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C FP-795, GZ92000, TO-001 4-65...
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CN1006 CN1007 CN1008 Through the Through the Through the Flexible Flat Cable Flexible Flat Cable Flexible Flat Cable (FFC-156) (FFC-156) (FFC-156) (Page 4-34) (Page 4-34) (Page 4-34) SW-514 BOARD CONTROL SWITCH XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C SW-514 4-66...
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KEY_AD5 KEY_AD7 KEY_AD7 REG_GND LN6605 SHASSI_GND_5 PW-135 TN-002 CN6802 CN5901 Through the Through the Flexible Flat Cable Flexible Flat Cable (FFC-118) (FFC-118) (Page 4-69) (Page 4-69) SB-040 BOARD CONTROL SWITCH XX MARK:NO MOUNT R:REC MODE P:PPB MODE HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C SB-040 4-68...
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KEY_AD5 VD6802 KEY_AD7_2 KEY_AD6_2 CAMERA S6801 S6802 POWER S5901 S5902 S5903 S5904 MENU ON PRESET GAIN STATUS BARS MENU PRST WHT BAL OUTPUT (OFF) STATUS PW-135 BOARD TN-002 BOARD POWER/MODE SWITCH CONTROL SWITCH XX MARK:NO MOUNT HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C TN-002, PW-135 4-69...
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CHASSIS GND SW-514 REG_GND CN6402 8200 Through the REG_GND S6906 VD6906 Flexible Flat Cable AUDIO_MONITOR_VOL (FFC-118) SLOW (Page 4-66) REG_GND REG_GND VOL 3.5V MONITOR PB-001 BOARD VO-013 BOARD VIDEO CONTROL SWITCH XX MARK:NO MOUNT MONITOR VOLUME HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C KR-001, VO-013, PB-001 4-70...
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0.1u R9250 CONVERTER R9251 C9246 0.022u BUFFER SI4884DY-T1 100k Q9224 R9259 16.5 C9248 0.47u 16.7 SWITCH 220k R9255 R9256 R9257 Q9223 2SC4177-T1L5L6 DC CONTROL R9258 0.022u C9247 DD-290 BOARD DC/DC CONVERTER XX MARK:NO MOUNT NO MARK:REC/PB MODE HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C DD-290 4-71...
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CN5703 LIGHT_GND LIGHT_GND D5702 MAZS220G08S0 C5702 0.22u LN5701 CHASSIS_GND CHASSIS_GND VL-040 BOARD VIDEO LIGHT TERMINAL SW_+12V CN9402 C9401 EXT_DC(12V) 0.22u UNREG_GND UNREG_GND CN9401 BR-001 CN9706 Through the Harness (DD-064) (Page 4-46) DC-109 BOARD DC OUT CONNECTOR HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C VL-040, DC-109 4-72...
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Note: CN004 and S004 are not CL037 T REEL FG S REEL FG CHIME_3 (SDA) IC004 IC005 included in FP-104 flexible board. CL038 R014 TLP907 (LB, SONY) TLP907 (LB, SONY) CHIME_2 (SCK) CL039 CL040 JL001 S004 CL041 (REC PROOF) TAPE_TOP...
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LA-029 BOARD TO-001 BOARD SH-029 BOARD SW-514 BOARD (SIDE A) LE-041 BOARD SW-514 BOARD (SIDE B) LS-071 BOARD LC-094 BOARD (SIDE A) PP-006 BOARD LC-094 BOARD (SIDE B) RV-003 BOARD SB-040 BOARD (SIDE A) COMMON NOTE FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
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TO (1/2) Link TO (1/2) Link SB-040 BOARD (SIDE B) DD-290 BOARD TN-002 BOARD VL-040 BOARD PW-135 BOARD DC-109 BOARD KR-001 BOARD MD-76 BOARD VO-013 BOARD FP-104 FLEXIBLE BOARD PB-001 BOARD FP-248 FLEXIBLE BOARD COMMON NOTE FOR SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
• Through hole is omitted. • There are a few cases that the part printed on diagram isn’t mounted in this model. • C: panel designation (JAPANESE) プリント図共通ノート 【プリント図ノート】 ・ :無鉛半田を使用しています。 ・ :基板 :フレキシブル配線板 見ている面側のパターン。 :裏側のパターン (他のパターンについては表示されていません) ・スルーホールは省略。 ・プリント図には,本機で使用していない部品が記載されている 場合があります。 ・Cはパネル表示名称。 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 4-74...
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R6012 C6027 C6031 C6035 A_DAR_3.3V C6030 C6025 C6013 C6038 C6016 1-874-026- 1-874-026- CL6002 CL6003 D_SA_1.8V Note: EE-010 board and all mounted parts (including IC6001 (CMOS imager)) are not supplied, but they are included in PRISM device. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C EE-009, EE-010 4-75...
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C7027 R1131 L2001 R1123 R7084 IC1001 R1169 R1157 R7085 R1117 C7026 R1124 C1110 C1003 C1004 C1002 Note: IC3804 is not supplied, but this is included in VC-513 complete board. CN1006 CN1007 CN1008 CN1019 1-874-275- 11 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C VC-513 (SIDE A) 4-76...
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R7499 FB4401 C4416 R4405 C4408 R4402 R7431 R7444 C7506 CL4405 Note: IC2402 and IC4201 are not supplied, but they are CL8009 included in VC-513 complete board. D_1.5V C8044 R8158 C8043 R1002 R1003 CN8002 CN1018 1-874-275- HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C VC-513 (SIDE B) 4-77...
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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Note: SW-514基板のリチウム電池(BT6401)を交換す る場合はバッテリホルダ(BH6401)も同時に新 注意 品に交換してください。(一度使用したバッテリ 電池の交換は,正しく行わないと破裂する恐れがあり ホルダは再使用できません。) ます。電池を交換する場合には必ず同じ型名の電池 部品取り付けの際は,先にバッテリホルダを取り 付けてからリチウム電池を装着してください。 又は同等品と交換してください。 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C SW-514 (SIDE A) 4-96...
: Argentine model AUS : Australian model : Brazilian model : Chinese model CND : Canadian model : East European model HK : Hong Kong model : Japanese model : Tourist model : Korea model : North European model HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
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1-216-835-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R9256 1-216-821-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W R9257 1-216-849-11 METAL CHIP 220K 1/10W Note: Be sure to read “Precautions for Replacement of R9258 1-216-833-11 METAL CHIP 1/10W Imager” on page 4-3 when changing the imager. Note: イメージャの交換時は4-4ページの“イメージャ交 換時の注意”を必ずお読みください。 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 5-25...
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8-759-564-49 IC TC7W53FU (TE12R) IC1204 6-703-976-01 IC R1114Q181D-TR-FA IC7408 8-759-564-49 IC TC7W53FU (TE12R) IC1205 6-703-976-01 IC R1114Q181D-TR-FA IC7409 8-759-564-49 IC TC7W53FU (TE12R) IC1209 6-703-976-01 IC R1114Q181D-TR-FA IC7412 6-706-906-01 IC NJM2732RB1 (TE2) • Refer to page 5-1 for mark 0. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 5-49...
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3-280-851-11 (ENGLISH) ∗ 3-280-851-21 (FRENCH) 3-280-852-11 (ENGLISH) 3-280-852-21 (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE) Test Chart for Flange Focal CD-ROM ∗ 3-280-852-31 (FRENCH) Length Adjustment “Manuals for Digital HD ∗ 3-280-852-41 (SPANISH) 3-291-529-01 Video Camera Recorder” ∗ 3-280-852-51 (ITALIAN) 3-280-849-01 ∗ 3-280-852-61 (GERMAN) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 5-63...
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* 3-179-882-01 マイク 供給せず シューバネ not supplied ウインドスクリーン,マイク アクセサリーシューキット ECM-XM1 X-2188-877-1 1-542-749-11 レンズマウントキャップ 供給せず レンズ後部キャップ 供給せず レンズマウントキャップ組立 フランジバック調整用チャート X-2188-940-1 3-291-529-01 取扱説明書 CD-ROM 3-280-851-01 (日本語) 「Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder」 取扱説明書 (PDF) 3-280-849-01 印刷用の取扱説明書(PDF)は全ての言語が付属品の CD-ROMに含まれています。 3-280-851-01 (日本語) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 5-64E...
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ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER (RM-95) LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER (NEW LANC JIG) ENG ADJUSTMENTS DATA PROCESS MECHANICAL SECTION ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE MODE Information PARTS REPLACEMENT AND PREPARATION FOR ADJUSTMENT PERIODIC CHECK PARTS REPLACEMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
Download the data. Save the data. (The same model of the same destination) After the EVR data is saved and downloaded, check the respective items of the EVR data. (Refer to page 6-3 for the items to be checked) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
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Error rate check z z z Video S VIDEO OUT Y level adj. S VIDEO OUT chroma level adj. VIDEO OUT level check COMPONENT OUT Y level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pr level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pb level adj. Table 6-1-1 (1) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
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Switching position adj. Error rate check Video S VIDEO OUT Y level adj. S VIDEO OUT chroma level adj. VIDEO OUT level check COMPONENT OUT Y level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pr level adj. COMPONENT OUT Pb level adj. Table 6-1-1 (2) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
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NTSC (XH5-5) 8-967-997-51 (XH2-3) 8-967-997-61 8-967-997-11 for PAL (XH5-3P) for PAL (XH5-5P) 8-967-997-55 8-967-997-66 J-16 J-17 Circular connector CPC-13 jig (PF, XLR4P) J-6082-443-A 1-783-189-11 (Note 1) Fig. 6-1-1 (1) Note 1: Refer to “1-1-2. How to make the DC cable”. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
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J-6082-460-A mechanism) (Note 2) J-6082-461-A J-6082-314-E J-34 J-33 Board for tension regulator adjustment Torque Driver Bit (#0) J-6082-359-A J-6082-661-A Fig. 6-1-1 (2) Note 2: The ROM makes mode selector II’s version up to use it with R mechanism. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
Color monitor AUDIO INPUT3 AUDIO INPUT4 Video LANC jack Regulated power supply (14.4 ± 0.2 Vdc, 4 A or more) Adjustment remote commander Circular connector NEW LANC JIG RM-95 (PF, XLR4P) (J-6082-565-A) (J-6082-053-B) (1-783-189-11) LANC cable (J-6082-442-A) Fig. 6-1-4 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
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1189 mm Fig. 6-1-6. Fig. 6-1-6 Note: Use a non-reflecting and non-glazing vellum paper. The size must be A0 or larger and the joint between the white and black paper must not have any undulations. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
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25: Initializing A and 1A page 26: Initializing B and 1B page 28: Initializing A, B, D, 1A and 1B page Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Perform “Modification of A, B, D, 1A, 1B Page Data” HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
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A, B, D, 1A, 1B Page Data”) of A, B, D, 1A, 1B Page Data”) Initial value Initial value Address Remark Address Remark NTSC PAL NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C...
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Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “1C”. Set the following data, and press PAUSE (Write) button. (Note 3) 01: Initializing all areas 11: Initializing other than adjustment address Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-10...
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8, 9, C, 13, 18, 1C, 1D, 1E Page Data”) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of 8, 9, C, 13, 18, 1C, 1D, 1E Page Data”) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-14...
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Note 3: If other than adjustment address was initialized, the ad- Adjustment Address 00 to FF justed data is not initialized. Adjustment Page Note 4: NTSC model: HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N PAL model: HVR-S270E/S270P/S270C Adjustment Address 00 to FF Adjustment Page Adjustment Address...
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4C to 59 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Order Page Address Data Procedure STD gain adj. Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Press PAUSE button. LV Standard data input STD gain adj. 60 to AF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Linear matrix adj. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-16...
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6D Page table Initial value Address Remark Initial value NTSC PAL Address Remark NTSC PAL Linear matrix adj. F8, F9 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Linear matrix adj. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-17...
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Note 2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the Camera Control Data”) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of Camera Control Data”) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to C5 Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Black Balance Adj. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-18...
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(ND1 (CLR)) Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) AWB adj. (ND1 (CLR)) B8 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) AWB Standard data input (ND1 (CLR)) AWB Standard data input (ND2) AWB Standard data input (ND3) AWB Standard data input (ND4) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-19...
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Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification Fixed data-2 of Camera Control Data”) F2 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-22...
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Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of Camera Control Data”) of Camera Control Data”) Initial value Initial value Address Remark Address Remark NTSC PAL NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-23...
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Note 2: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the Camera Control Data”) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of Camera Control Data”) Initial value Address Remark NTSC PAL 00 to FF Fixed data-1 (Initialized data) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-24...
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Note 4: If the data is other than “01”, adjustment has errors. Contents of error is written into page: 7, address: 02. See the following table. IC1401 Data of page: 7, IC1601 Error contents address: 02 Not horizontal Unstable installation Sensor input not recognization R1414 Fig. 6-1-7 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-25...
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Check the data is “01”. (Note 5) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Note 4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 5C to 5F. Note 5: Adjustment error occurs if the data of page: 6, address: D1 is “02”. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-26...
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TELE end and WIDE end respec- tively. Example: If an error exists in G, data is “05” Below 3 cm Processing after Completing Adjustment: Flange back adjustment jig Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Camera (9E) Fig. 6-1-9 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-27...
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Check the data is “00”. (16) Note 7: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4- 4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Note 8: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 20, 21, 28. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-28...
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Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Wait for 3 seconds. Set the bit value of bit0 is “0”, and press PAUSE (Write) (9F) button. (Note 7) Perform “Flange Back Check (ND1)”. Perform “Optical Path Differencial Adjustment (ND2)”. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-29...
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Check the data is “00”. (16) Note 7: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4- 4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Note 8: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 22, 23, 29. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-30...
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Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Wait for 3 seconds. Set the bit value of bit0 is “0”, and press PAUSE (Write) (9F) button. (Note 7) Perform “Flange Back Check (ND2)”. Perform “Optical Path Differencial Adjustment (ND3)”. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-31...
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Check the data is “00”. (16) Note 7: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4- 4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Note 8: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 24, 25, 2A. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-32...
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Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Wait for 3 seconds. Set the bit value of bit0 is “0”, and press PAUSE (Write) (9F) button. (Note 7) Perform “Flange Back Check (ND3)”. Perform “Optical Path Differencial Adjustment (ND4)”. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-33...
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Check the data is “00”. (16) Note 7: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4- 4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Note 8: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 26, 27, 2B. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-34...
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Wait for 3 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01” Press PAUSE (Write) button. Set the bit value of bit0 is “0”, and press PAUSE (Write) (9F) button. (Note 7) Perform “Flange Back Check (ND4)”. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-35...
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3) Check that the center of chart meets the center of shot image zoom WIDE end. screen with the zoom lens at TELE end and WIDE end respec- tively. Check that the lens is focused. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure (16) (16) (16) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-36...
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WIDE end. Check that the lens is Check that the lens is focused. focused. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Order Page Address Data Procedure (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-37...
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Check that the lens is Order Page Address Data Procedure focused. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Shoot the chart with the zoom WIDE end. Check that the lens is focused. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure (16) (16) (16) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-38...
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Note: Press the PAUSE (Write) button of the adjustment remote com- mander each time to set data. Address Data Address Data 4) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. 5) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-39...
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(Note 3) Read YH data and YL data. (Note 3) Note 3: The right four digits of the page: 1 displayed data of the adjusting remote commander. 1:XX : XX XL or YL data XH or YH data HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-40...
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2. Vertical period E = F = 0 Fig. 6-1-11 Check on the monitor TV (Underscanned mode) A = B C = D E = F = 0 Color bar chart picture frame Monitor TV picture frame Fig. 6-1-12 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-41...
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Check the data changes to “01”. Note 3: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 82, 88 to 8B. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 3 seconds. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-42...
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4) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. 5) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. 4) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. 5) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-43...
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Note 4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: 98 to 9B. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 3 seconds. Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-44...
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Check the data is “04”. Check the data is “04”. (16) (16) Wait for 3 seconds. (16) OUTDOOR white balance check Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-45...
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4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Note 5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 6F, address: A8 to B7. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 3 seconds. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-46...
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Note 3: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4- 4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 3 seconds. Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-47...
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Note 4: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF 6F, address: 8C to 8F. 5) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 3 seconds. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-48...
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3) D. EXTENDER (Menu setting) ........OFF Order Page Address Data Procedure 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF Press PAUSE (Write) button. 5) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i (16) Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-49...
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Check the data is “04”. Check the data is “04”. (16) (16) Wait for 3 seconds. (16) OUTDOOR white balance check Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-50...
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1) POWER ............CAMERA mode Order Page Address Data Procedure 2) ND FILTER ................3 Press PAUSE (Write) button. 3) D.EXTENDER (Menu setting) ........OFF 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF 5) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i (16) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-51...
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3) D. EXTENDER (Menu setting) ........OFF 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF Order Page Address Data Procedure 5) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-52...
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Order Page Address Data Procedure Check the data is “04”. Check the data is “04”. (16) (16) (16) OUTDOOR white balance check Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-53...
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Processing after Completing Adjustment: 2) ND FILTER ................4 Order Page Address Data Procedure 3) D.EXTENDER (Menu setting) ........OFF 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF Press PAUSE (Write) button. 5) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i (16) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-54...
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3) D. EXTENDER (Menu setting) ........OFF 4) STEADY SHOT (Menu setting) ........OFF Order Page Address Data Procedure 5) REC FORMAT (Menu setting) ......HDV1080i Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Remove the C14 filter on the lens. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-55...
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Order Page Address Data Procedure Check the data is “04”. Check the data is “04”. (16) (16) (16) OUTDOOR white balance check Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. Check the data is “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-56...
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Processing after Completing Adjustment: Press PAUSE (Write) button. (9F) Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. During aging Aging completed (Below the set temperature) (Exceeding the set temperature) Excessive aging (Exceeding appropriate adjustment temperature) Fig.6-1-13 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-57...
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Check the data changes to Order Page Address Data Procedure “01”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data is “00”. Check the data is “00” to “06”. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-58...
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Check the data is “04”. (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 4 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Check that the entire screen is white. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-59...
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Check the data is “04”. (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 4 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Check that the entire screen is white. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-60...
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Check the data is “04”. (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Wait for 4 seconds. Press PAUSE (Write) button. (16) Check that the entire screen is white. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-61...
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Precautions on Angular Velocity Sensor The sensor incorporates a precision oscillator. Handle it with care as if it dropped, the balance of the oscillator will be disrupted and operations will not be performed properly. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-62...
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Note 4: Refer to table 6-4-1. “Hexadecimal-decimal conversion table”. table”. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Order Page Address Data Procedure Check that the steady shot Check that the steady shot function operates normally. function operates normally. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-63...
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2) Make the height of flange back adjustment jig and the camera equal. 3) Check that the center of chart meets the center of shot image screen with the zoom lens at TELE end and WIDE end respec- tively. Below 3 cm Flange back adjustment jig Camera Fig. 6-1-15 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-64...
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Check the data is “00”. (16) Note 9: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Note 10: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: FF, address: A0 to AF. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-65...
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3) Check that the center of chart meets the center of shot image zoom WIDE end. screen with the zoom lens at TELE end and WIDE end respec- tively. Check that the lens is focused. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure (16) (16) (16) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-66...
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WIDE end. Check that the lens is Check that the lens is focused. focused. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure Order Page Address Data Procedure (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-67...
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Shoot the chart with the zoom TELE end. (16) Check that the lens is focused. Shoot the chart with the zoom WIDE end. Check that the lens is focused. Processing after Completing Adjustment: Order Page Address Data Procedure (16) (16) (16) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-68...
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Note 4: If the data is other than “00”, adjustment has errors. Con- tents of error is written into page: 3, address: 03. See the following table. Data of page: 3, address: 03 Contents of error EVF_G adjustment error EVF_R adjustment error EVF_B adjustment error. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-69...
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Note 4: If the data is other than “00”, adjustment has errors. Con- tents of error is written into page: 3, address: 03. See the following table. Data of page: 3, address: 03 Contents of error PANEL_G adjustment error PANEL_R adjustment error PANEL_B adjustment error HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-70...
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Check the data changes to “11”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Note 3: To write in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM), press Check the data changes to the PAUSE (Write) button each time to set the data. “11”. Fig. 6-1-16 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-71...
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Lens jack AUDIO INPUT3 AUDIO INPUT4 LANC jack Regulated power supply (14.4 ± 0.2 Vdc, 4 A or more) Adjustment remote commander NEW LANC JIG RM-95 Circular connector (J-6082-565-A) (J-6082-053-B) (PF, XLR4P) LANC cable (1-783-189-11) (J-6082-442-A) Fig. 6-1-17 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-72...
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Set the bit value of bit1 is “0”, 5) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. and press PAUSE (Write) (9F) button. (Note 1) Note 1: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4- 4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-73...
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Note: Press the PAUSE (Write) button of the adjustment remote com- mander each time to set data. Address Data 4) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. 5) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-74...
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6-2. MECHANICAL SECTION ADJUSTMENTS INFORMATION HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-75...
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: Apply positive polarity (+) of power supply to the gray wire and negative polarity (–) of power supply to the white wire. Unloading : Apply negative polarity (–) of power supply to the gray wire and positive polarity (+) of power supply to the white wire. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-76...
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3-3. MODE SELECTOR II CONNECTION Connector from the cam motor Alligator clip R mechanism Mode selector II CN002 Connector (white) 6P Relay boards Battery of NP-55, 77, etc. (power supply) Mode selector conversion board (R) Connector (black) 6P HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-77...
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(Use FG-87HSR for all parts of the R mechanism.) Check the quantity of grease when installing the parts which is needed to apply the grease. When replacing these parts, make sure to apply the specified amount of grease. • SUNCALL (FG-87HSR): Part No. 7-640-006-08 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-78...
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Face the side of the deepest hole downward and insert the roller into the shaft. TG7 roller The lower flange of the TG7 roller is thicker than those of the TG1, 2, and 8 rollers. TG7 arm block HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-79...
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Gear A Gear B Wheel Gear The worm gears are attached inside the FL motor assembly. When attaching the FL motor assembly, apply grease there. Hole Hole Apply grease. (half size of one grain of rice) Hole Hole HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-80...
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Stop washer loading arm assy must face toward hole C of the GL gear S. (The stop hole is smaller.) Coaster stop washer (The stop hole is larger.) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-81...
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The claws are drum assembly Drum fixing screw assembly 0.02941 ± 0.0049 N • m hooked under (Fasten the screws in order (0.3 ± 0.05 kg • cm) the sub-chassis. The claw is hooked Positioning pin on the sub-chassis. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-82...
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Insert roller B into the claw. To remove the pinch arm assembly, pull Tightening torque of capstan motor Roller out the pinch arm upward 0.1961 ± 0.0196 N • m (2.0 ± 0.2 kg • cm) while pushing the claw. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-83...
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4 Return the Reel to the position of L cassette. Press the Claw of Reel Select Slider in the direction of arrow Pendulum Retainer until it stops. Reel (Large) Block Assy Reel (Large) Block Assy (S Reel) (T Reel) Claw of Reel Select Slider Screw Pendulum Retainer HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-84...
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Clear off the stop washers of Shaft the adjuster side of the TG When attaching the idler gear band in advance as shown A assembly, be careful not to in the figure. apply grease to the reflection panel. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-85...
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D are easy to break when attaching the motor holder. Apply grease (half size of one grain of rice) to the two parts shown in the Positioning holes of pin D Pins D RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW right figure. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-86...
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TG arm, do not forget to attach the compression Hook the spring from the inside Hook the spring from the outside coil spring (TG). (Fig. 1) and put it under the TG band. and put it under the arm. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-87...
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(half size of one grain of rice for each part) Main cam gear Fig. 6 GL gear S Pinch slider Phase adjustment hole H matches the hole of the chassis. Sub-cam gear Check phase pin D (front side) through this hole Fig. 5 Fig. 7 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-88...
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Phase pin F should be fitted in Reel selector slider the long hole of the sub-slider arm. (After attaching the sub-slider arm, return the reel base to the original position (L cassette).) (Position when L cassette is set) Fig. 13 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-89...
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(To avoid affecting the main unit, fix the reel motor and as shown in the figure. main slider with adhesive tape, etc.) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-90...
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Solder the FP-104 flexible board (six parts). Temperature of tip of soldering iron: 350 ± 20 °C Tightening torque of MD-76 board 0.3432 ± 0.0196 N·m (3.5 ± 0.2 kg • cm) Hold time: one second or shorter HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-91...
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Push switch (one key) Hole Hook the flexible Attach the push switch board on hook Claw (one key) to claw A. MIC base Hook Tightening torque of connector (4P) 0.0392 ± 0.0098N • m (0.4 ± 0.1 kg • cm) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-92...
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ET magnet with the magnet holder, then hook the lock pin. TG arm Magnet holder Sensor block When attaching the magnet holder, the lock pin should be fixed at a position deeper than line ET magnet HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-93...
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4-6. FWD/RVS BACK TENSION CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT START -4 4-7. PREPARATION FOR ADJUSTMENT AND TAPE PATH CHECK 4-8. TRACKING ADJUSTMENT AND CHECK 4-9. TRACKING CHECK 4-10. CUE/REV CHECK Tape Path Adjustment 4-11. CURL CHECK AND CURL ADJUSTMENT 4-12. RISING CHECK ADJUSTMENT END HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-94...
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120° 120° The normal height is the position where the TC upper flange is rotated by 120° in the direction of lowering the guide from the adjusted height Cassette reference plate (J-27) while referring to the figure below. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-95...
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TG2 arm TG7 arm Rotate the adjuster with a resin screwdriver, etc. Be careful not Rotate the adjuster with a resin to bend the band. screwdriver, etc. Be careful not to bend the band. TG2/7 preset plate (J-29) HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-96...
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Not good [1.3V adjustment of TG2] [1.3V adjustment of TG7] RV004 Rotate RV003 while Rotate RV001 while RV002 pushing the guide. pushing the guide. TG7: 2.2V adjustment (MD-76 board: RV002) Good 0 TG7: 1.3V check Not good Adjustment end HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-97...
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Then, repeat the measurement. Be careful that these spring blocks may hinder the FL motor. For more details, refer to page 6-94. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-98...
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4 (17) 2 - 1 Note: The pin number in ( ) is CPC-13 jig (J-16) test terminal number of CN1018 on the VC-513 board. Connect to pin 1 VC-513 board Connect to pin 2 CN1018 75 Ω resistor HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-99...
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Tracking waveform check -1 A : 100% 0.65 A A : 100 % Tracking waveform check -2 [Waveform in FWD mode] Emin Emax Emin: Minimum value (Emin - Emax) 30% or ( Emax: Maximum value The waveform should not change sharply. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-100...
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Be careful that there are often large curls around the capstan and pinch roller between TG6 and TG7. If there are large curls, rotate TG 2 the upper flange of TG7 to remove the curls. TG 7 TG 1 TG 8 RV003 RV001 RV004 RV002 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-101...
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2 seconds. (Perform this 2 or 3 times.) • Check after checking rising PLAYBACK STOP When switching the modes, the waveform should rise horizontally within 2 seconds. PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PLAYBACK HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-102...
(14.4 ± 0.2 Vdc, 4 A or more) jack Video 75 Ω LANC jack S Video Adjustment remote commander Circular connector VIDEO system adjustment (PF, XLR4P) (S VIDEO, VIDEO) (1-783-189-11) NEW LANC JIG RM-95 (J-6082-565-A) (J-6082-053-B) LANC cable (J-6082-442-A) Fig. 6-3-1 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-103...
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75 Ω (ohms) (PAL) HD/SD SDI OUT jack BNC type × 1 AUDIO OUT jack RCA connector × 2 SD-SDI: SD-SDI format, SMPTE259M-C (270Mbps) Audio signal: –10 dBu (at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), HD-SDI: HD-SDI format, SMPTE292M HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-104...
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Example: If serial No. is “77881”, “11”. = 77881 15) Select page: 0, address: 01, and set data: 00. 4) From Table 6-3-2, obtain D and H that correspond to D Example: If D = 77881, – 65536 = 12345 = FE HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-105...
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Check the data changes to “11”. Note 2: If the data is “01”, adjustment has errors or the mecha- nism deck is defective. If the data is “80”, the mechanism deck is in emergency state or the end of tape was detected. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-107...
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Note 2: If the data is “72”, the tape top being played. After play- ing the tape for 1 to 2 seconds, stop it, perform step 5 and higher. If the data is “62”, the tape end being played. After re- wind the tape, perform step 5 and higher. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-108...
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Order Page Address Data Procedure Initial Value of Page C: Address: B2 to C7 Initial Initial Initial Address Address Address value value value Press PAUSE (Write) button. (1C) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “11”. Table 6-3-4 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-109...
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Check that the data of page: 0, address: 10 is “00”. Measurement Point Y signal terminal of S VIDEO jack (75 Ω terminated) If not, select page: 0, address: 10, and set the data “00”. Note: NTSC model: HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N Measuring Instrument Oscilloscope PAL model: HVR-S270E/S270P/S270C Adjustment Page...
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5 from the forementioned data, and press PAUSE (Write) button. 0.28 µsec (NTSC) 0.28 µsec (NTSC) Check the burst signal (C) to 0.23 µsec (PAL) 0.23 µsec (PAL) the specified value. Perform “Processing after Fig. 6-3-4 Complete Adjustment”. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-111...
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Check the sync signal level (18) (A) to the specified value. Check the burst signal level Press PAUSE (Write) button. (B) to the specified value. Check the data changes to Perform “Processing after “11”. Complete Adjustment”. Fig. 6-3-5 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-112...
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Note: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. Note: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “ 4 - 4 . 3. Bit value discrimination”. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Fig. 6-3-7 Fig. 6-3-6 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-113...
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“0”, and press PAUSE (18) (Write) button. (Note) Press PAUSE (Write) button. (18) Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “11”. Note: For the bit values, refer to “6-4. SERVICE MODE”, “4-4. 3. Bit value discrimination”. Fig. 6-3-8 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-114...
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3-5. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS Note: NTSC model: HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N PALmodel: HVR-S270E/S270P/S270C [Connecting the measuring instruments for the audio] Connect the audio system measuring instruments as shown in Fig. 6-3-9. Menu setting (AUDIO SET menu) XLR SET 1) AGC CH1, 2 ............SEPARATE 2) AGC CH3, 4 ............
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1) Select page: 7, address: 01, and set data: 97. 2) Select page: 7, address: 04, and set data: 00. 3) Select page: 7, address: 00, set data: 01 and press the “PAUSE (Write) ” button of the adjustment remote commander. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-116...
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(NTSC model) or –18 dB (PAL model). (NTSC model) or –18 dB (PAL model). 3) Check that the 1 kHz signal level is the specified value. 3) Check that the 1 kHz signal level is the specified value. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-117...
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(NTSC model) or –18 dB (PAL model). (NTSC model) or –18 dB (PAL model). 3) Check that the 1 kHz signal level is the specified value. 3) Check that the 1 kHz signal level is the specified value. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-118...
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4) Check that the 1 kHz signal level is the specified value. 4) Check that the 1 kHz signal level is the specified value. 5) Set the INPUT1 TRIM (AUDIO SET menu: XLR SET) to 5) Set the INPUT2 TRIM (AUDIO SET menu: XLR SET) to “0dB”. “0dB”. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-119...
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4) Check that the 1 kHz signal level is the specified value. 4) Check that the 1 kHz signal level is the specified value. 5) Set the INPUT3 TRIM (AUDIO SET menu: XLR SET) to 5) Set the INPUT4 TRIM (AUDIO SET menu: XLR SET) to “0dB”. “0dB”. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-120...
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2) Observing the output waveform on CH1 with the oscilloscope, check that no clip is found. check that no clip is found. 3) For the CH2 perform checking in the same manner. 3) For the CH2 perform checking in the same manner. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-122...
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2) Check that the counter value on the LCD panel is same as the 6) Observe the output waveform of CH4 at from Audio R termi- value indicated on the time code reader. nal, perform checking in the same manner. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-123...
(The new adjusting data will not be recorded in the nonvolatile memory if this step is not performed) 4) After completing all adjustments, turn off the main power sup- ply (8.4 V) once. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-124...
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(The new adjusting data will not be recorded in the nonvolatile memory if this step is not performed) 4) After completing all adjustments, turn off the main power sup- ply (8.4 V) once. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-125...
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Because the upper digit of the adjustment number is B ( ), and the lower digit is D ( ), the meeting point “189” of 1 and 2 in the above table is the corresponding decimal number. Table 6-4-1 HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-126...
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F4 to FF to “00”. Initializing method: Order Page Address Data Procedure Press PAUSE (Write) button. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “00”. Check the data changes to “00”. Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “11”. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-127...
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PB, REC, CUE, REVIEW, and PAUSE positions. The mechanism operates at this position in the mode where normal screen appears with the pinch rollers in contact state and the tension regulator turned on. NULL Code not existing in MD. Default value. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-128...
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When bit value = 0 TALLY (EV-018 board S9002) AUTO LIGHT MAN/AUTO (SH-029 board S5101) AUTO Using method: 1) Select page: 7, address: 48. 2) By discriminating the bit value of display data, the state of switch can be discriminated. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-129...
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When bit value = 0 REC START/STOP (HANDLE) (GZ92000 block S001) REC START/STOP (FRONT) (FS-088 board S8901) Using method: 1) Select page: 7, address: 50. 2) By discriminating the bit value of display data, the state of switch can be discriminated. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-130...
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Function bit 7 bit 6 AUDIO MONITOR CH1/2 (SW-514 board S6401) CH3/4 Using method: 1) Select page: 7, address: 54. 2) By discriminating the bit value of display data, the state of switch can be discriminated. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-131...
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Function When bit value = 1 When bit value = 0 ZOOM switch (Lens block) MANUAL SERVO 5) Select page: 6 (16), address: 69, and set data: 00 6) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-132...
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When bit value = 1 When bit value = 0 Focus ring (Lens block) Mode A Mode B 5) Select page: 6 (16), address: 69, and set data: 00 6) Select page: 0, address: 10, and set data: 00. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-134...
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1) Select page: 3, address: 42 to 45, 6C to 6F. 2) By discriminating the display data, the state of dial can be discriminated. Note: In this dial check, AUDIO LEVEL dial must be in the maximum position. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-135...
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• Rear recording lamp • SHOT TRANSITION STORE • SHOT TRANSITION CHECK • SHOT TRANSITION EXEC • AUDIO MONITOR (CH1 to CH4) • WARNING • ATW • AGC • CAMERA MODE Press PAUSE (Write) button. Check the data changes to “01”. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-136...
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Month After setting the clock, set the date of power on next (BCD code) Final condensation Year occurrence date Month (BCD code) Using method: 1) The record of use data is displayed at page: 7, addresses: C8 to HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-138...
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“Detailed” code (Occurred the last time) *1 : “01” t “C”, “03” t “E” Using method: 1) The past self-diagnosis codes are displayed at page: 7, ad- dress: BC to C6. Refer to “1-5. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNC- TION” for detail of the self-diagnosis code. HVR-S270J/S270U/S270N/S270E/S270P/S270C 6-139E...
(This size can be used with your Your camcorder is capable of recording in camcorder.) HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. When recording in HDV/DV format, Sony recommends that you use standard size DV cassettes or mini DV cassettes. When recording in DVCAM format, Sony “Memory Stick”...
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Using the camcorder About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • Do not hold the camcorder by the following part. • A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high- precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective...
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Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl recording conditions. This phenomenon Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by may be notable in displays having high Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony motion resolution. Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for...
Table of Contents Read this first ...................2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............8 Step 2: Attaching the supplied items ............9 Step 3: Preparing a power supply ............15 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ..17 Step 5: Adjusting the viewfinder and LCD panel ........18 Step 6: Setting the date and time ............20 Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”...
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Table of Contents (Continued) Using the Menu Using the menu items ............62 Menu items .................... 64 (CAMERA SET) menu ..............67 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu ................ 74 Settings for the audio recording (HDV 2CH/4CH/XLR SET, etc.) (DISPLAY SET) menu ..............
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Additional Information Maintenance and precautions ..............106 HDV format and recording/playback ..........106 Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats........... 107 About the “Memory Stick” ..............109 About i.LINK..................110 About x.v.Color ................. 111 About handling of your camcorder ........... 112 Specifications ..................116 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...............120 Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder ........127...
Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items Wind Screen (1), Microphone (ECM-XM1) (1) (p. 11) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. • A cassette tape and a “Memory Stick Duo” are not included.
Mounting the Carl Zeiss lens z Tips 1 Push the lens locking lever D up and • When you attach a non-Carl Zeiss lens, Sony remove the lens or the lens mount cap recommends that you adjust the black balance with the iris closed before recording.
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied items (Continued) 3 Select [MANU ADJUST] in [FLANGE BACK] of the (CAMERA SET) menu. 4 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial E. 5 Turn the zoom ring D to the telephoto position. 6 Turn the focus ring C until the subject MANUAL SERVO comes in focus, then press the SEL/...
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Attaching the supplied Put the microphone cable into the microphone cable holder E. Select the channel with the REC CH SELECT switch F. See p. 45 for details. z Tips • See page 45 for adjusting the volume. • Set the INPUT1/2/3/4 switch for the jack connected to the microphone to MIC+48V.
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied items (Continued) z Tips Attaching the shoulder strap • If you attach or remove a 72mm (2 7/8 in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood with lens cover. Fit one of the clips to a shoulder To open or close the shutter of the strap fitting.
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Attaching Memory Recording Unit Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the other side of Attach the Memory Recording Unit to your the grip in the same way. camcorder as illustrated. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the Memory Recording Unit on the CD-ROM.
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied items (Continued) To attach the Memory Recording Unit to the i.LINK Cradle Attach the Memory Recording Unit to the i.LINK Cradle as illustrated. To remove the Memory Recording Unit from the i.LINK Cradle Slide the unit upward while pushing the RELEASE lever of the Memory Recording Unit downward.
Step 3: Preparing a power supply The following power supplies are recommended for your camcorder. • BP-GL65/GL95/L60S/L80S Lithium-ion Battery pack Battery Pack • AC power using the AC-550, AC-DN2, Align these lines. AC-DN10 AC Adaptor Using a battery pack Approximate operating time (min.) when Back of the camcorder you use a fully charged battery pack.
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Step 3: Preparing a power supply (Continued) 2 Connect an AC-550 AC Adaptor to an Using an AC Adaptor AC power source, then connect it to the DC IN 12V connector of the camcorder To use the AC-550 AC Adaptor (p.
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly To record or play, set the CAMERA/VCR switch to respective positions. Hold the camcorder properly. When you use your camcorder for the first time, [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 20). POWER switch CAMERA/VCR switch Ensure a good grip, then fasten...
Step 5: Adjusting the viewfinder and LCD panel To adjust the viewfinder position The viewfinder To adjust the viewfinder left-to-right To attach the large eyecup position, loosen the left-to-right fixing ring. To adjust the front-to-back position, loosen To attach the supplied large eyecup, stretch the front-to-back position locking knob.
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To adjust the brightness Set the brightness in [VF B.LIGHT] of (DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 79). b Notes • You may see primary colors shimmering in the viewfinder when you move your eye line. This is not a malfunction. The shimmering colors will not be recorded on the recording media.
Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not Push the MENU/STATUS switch set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen to MENU. appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the CAMERA/VCR switch position.
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Set [Y] (year) by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. You can set any year up to the year 2079. --:--:--:-- CLOCK SET 0 : 00 2008 MENU : CANCEL Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, then press the dial.
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Press the center of Cassette tape the cassette. The camcorder can use standard-size and mini-size DVCAM/DV cassettes. For details about usable cassette, see “Types of cassette you can use in your camcorder” on page 2.
• If a cassette is not inserted completely or gets stuck when being inserting, take out the cassette Close the cassette lid until it and reinsert it. If your insert a cassette forcibly, clicks. the cassette may not be inserted in the correct position or may cause a malfunction.
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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued) Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks. Access lamp b Notes • If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick Duo,”...
Recording/Playback Recording REC START/STOP button C Recording lamp Recording lamp TALLY switch Lens hood CAMERA/VCR switch REC START/ POWER switch STOP button A REC START/ STOP button B Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo.” Do the following steps to record movies.
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Recording (Continued) Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B, C). zREC 00:04:50:04 60min [STBY] t [REC] The recording lamp lights up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again. z Tips • When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in DVCAM (DV) format, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([DV WIDE REC] p.
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• You can turns on and off the video light linked b Notes with the start and stop recording when you • Specifications are for Sony “Memory Stick connect the connector to the LIGHT connector Duo.” The actual number of recordable pictures...
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Recording (Continued) 2 Press the (play) button to search for the scene you want to save as a still image. Press the ASSIGN button to which [PHOTO] is assigned at the scene. b Notes • The recorded date and time on the tape and the stored date and time on the “Memory Stick Duo”...
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings • When you set [FOCUS MACRO] to [OFF] or Adjusting the zoom the focus ring to the mode A position (p. 30), you cannot focus on a subject within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) regardless of the zoom position (p.
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Adjusting the focus manually Adjusting focus manually in mode A In mode A, you can manually adjust focus without automatic adjustment functions. ASSIGN Set the focus ring to the mode A position and focus manually using the focus scale on ASSIGN 1-6 the lens.
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z Tips b Notes • If you want to adjust focus automatically or use • You cannot use the expanded focus when [REC automatic adjustment functions such as one CTL MODE] in [EXT REC CTRL] is set to push auto focus during manual focus other than [OFF] (p.
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) b Notes that you close the aperture (increasing F value). The current F value appears on the • Images, details of which are enhanced, will not screen. be recorded on a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo.” 1 During recording or standby, set the z Tips CAMERA MODE switch F to...
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b Notes If the ND icon flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter D • When you set CAMERA MODE switch F to to the position that the icon indicates. The AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, ND icon does not flash during the manual shutter speed, white balance) also become automatic.
• The shutter speed is fixed to 1/50 when you set the SHUTTER switch I to OFF. • It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. Sony recommends that you set up CAMERA MODE your camcorder on something stable such as a...
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-7 (bluish) to 0 (normal, the default setting) to +7 (reddish). Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Set the WHT BAL switch D to E to set the value. You can also set the white any one of PRST/A/B. balance offset value from the menu Select A or B for recording with the ([WB OUTDR LVL] p.
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) b Notes Adjusting the black balance • You cannot adjust the black balance while the color bars are displayed. • When using a non-Carl Zeiss lens, close the iris prior to the adjustment. Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) CAMERA...
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To change the picture profile Picture profile number (setting Recording condition You can change the settings stored in [PP1] name) through [PP6]. Default settings the same 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button :USER as when Picture Profile is [OFF] 2 Select the PICTURE PROFILE number Example settings of with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) BLACK LEVEL To set the black level. Item Description and settings [MASTER BLACK] Sets the master black level. -15 to +15 [BLACK R] Sets the black level of Rch. [MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK R] is the black level of Rch. -15 to +15 [BLACK G] Sets the black level of Gch.
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KNEE To set knee point and slope for video signal compression to reduce over-highlighting by limiting signals in high contrast area of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder. When you set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to ON, [KNEE] is automatically adjusted. Item Description and settings [AUTO SET]...
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) COLOR DEPTH To set the color depth for each color phase. This function is more effective for deep colors and less effective for light colors. The color looks deeper as you decrease the setting value to more negative side, and lighter as you increase the value to more positive side.
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COLOR CORRCT (Continued) Item Description and settings [MEM1 COLOR] Sets colors stored in Memory 1. [PHASE] : Sets color phase. 0 (purple) t 8 (red) t 16 (yellow) t 24 (green) t 31 (blue) [RANGE] : Sets color phase range. 0 (no color selection), 1 (narrow: to select only a single color) to 31 (wide: to select multiple colors in similar color phase)
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) WB SHIFT To set items for the white balance shift. Item Description and settings [FILTER TYPE] Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift. [LB-CC] : Film type (color conversion and correction) [R-B] : Video type (correction of R and B levels) [LB[COL TEMP]]...
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SKINTONE DTL To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles. Item Description and settings [ON/OFF] Suppresses details in skin-tone areas to reduce wrinkles. Select [ON] when you want to use this function. You can also select other areas. [LEVEL] Sets the adjustment level.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) To name the picture profile settings 4 Select the number of the picture profile that you want to copy to with the SEL/ You can name picture profile1 through 6. PUSH EXEC dial A. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button 5 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
CH1 and the right- side sound in CH2. z Tips • Sony recommends that you set CH2 of the REC CH SELECT switch to the center position in the following cases: – To avoid no audio input to CH2 by recording the same audio input with that inputted to CH1.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) z Tips connected to the AUDIO INPUT1 (L) jack, or a microphone that does not need • Set the INPUT1/2/3/4 switch to MIC+48V a power supply is connected to the when using the supplied microphone. AUDIO INPUT4 jack, as illustrated.
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x 4CH/FS32K recording Monitor the recording sound You can select audio output via headphones or line-out. AUDIO MONITOR CH1/2 CH3/4 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 RESET AUDIO MONITOR CH1/2 MONITOR REC CH SELECT CH3/4 SELECT CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4...
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons Some functions need to be assigned to the • PICTURE PROFILE (p. 36) ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a ASSIGN 1-3 buttons single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1 to 6 buttons on the body or the L1, L2 and RET buttons on the lens.
Recording an index signal Select the ASSIGN button to which you want to assign a When you record a scene with an index function with the SEL/PUSH signal, you can easily find the scene during playback on a device that supports this EXEC dial A.
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) • End search will not work correctly if a blank Reviewing the most recently section exists between recorded sections on the tape. recorded scenes (Rec review) You can view about 2 seconds of the scene Playing back the most recently recorded just before you stopped the tape.
[SHOT-B]: To start Sony recommends that you use a tripod to transition to the SHOT-B avoid image blurring. when the recording is You can set the following items in [SHOT started.
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Using the Shot transition (Continued) Press the SHOT TRANSITION/ FOCUS MARKING button D again to bring up the shot transition check screen. The CHECK lamp turns on. Press the A button to check SHOT-A, or the B button to check SHOT-B. The image will be displayed with the settings stored in the selected SHOT.
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• If you use the following buttons and switch during the shot transition operation, the shot transition will be canceled: – PICTURE PROFILE button – MENU/STATUS switch – ASSIGN button to which [EXP.FOCUS] is assigned • You can also make a transition from the SHOT- A to the SHOT-B or from the SHOT-B to the SHOT-A.
Marking focal point on the screen (Focus marking) You can mark a focal point, at which you set a subject in focus, on the LCD screen Press the A button for marking a prior to the recording. You can use this focal point at position A or the B function during the manual focus.
Playback MEMORY/PLAY button MEMORY/INDEX button MEMORY/DELETE button MEMORY -/+ buttons DATA CODE REVIEW DISPLAY LCD BRIGHT STOP PLAY PAUSE SLOW PLAY INDEX DELETE MEMORY PLAY button POWER switch CAMERA/VCR switch SEL/PUSH EXEC dial MONITOR dial You can play back movies as follows: Set the POWER switch to ON and the CAMERA/VCR switch to VCR CAMERA POWER...
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Playback (Continued) b Notes • Your camcorder automatically goes into a stopped state when it is in pause for more than 3 minutes. • The screen may temporarily go blank losing images and sound when signals switch between HDV and DVCAM (DV) during playback of a tape in which HDV format and DVCAM (DV) format are mixed.
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To delete still images from the “Memory Stick Duo” 1 Do the steps of “To view still images” to display still images that you want to delete. 2 Press the MEMORY/DELETE button. 3 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The still image will be deleted.
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder • When you assign [DISPLAY] of [ASSIGN BTN] to an ASSIGN button, you can use the ASSIGN button to change the screen. DISPLAY LCD BRIGHT • To output a signal containing information on DATA CODE REVIEW indicators such as icons via the COMPONENT PLAY INDEX...
appears during playback of the movie recorded with the iris, gain and Push the MENU/STATUS switch shutter speed manually adjusted. C to STATUS. C Iris appears in the iris value display area during playback of the movie Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D recorded with the iris manually adjusted until a desired display shows up to its maximum value.
Connecting a monitor or a TV To connect to a monitor or recorder without an HDV/DV jack, use audio and video cables as below. You do not need an audio cable to connect a monitor that supports SDI audio input via an SDI cable.
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b Notes (IN/OUT REC) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [SDI/CMPNT] (p. 82) for an external device to • Set which HDV format signals are inputted from your camcorder via an SDI cable or a component video cable. When connecting via an SDI cable, also set [SDI OUTPUT] in the (IN/OUT REC) menu to [ON] (default setting).
Using the Menu Using the menu items You can change various settings or make CAMERA SET (p. 67) detailed adjustments using the menu items AUDIO SET (p. 74) displayed on the screen. DISPLAY SET (p. 76) IN/OUT REC (p. 80) TC/UB SET (p.
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Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired setting is highlighted or to bring up the desired setting, then press the dial to confirm the setting. S T B Y 00:00:28:10 BEEP MENU : END Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU to hide the menu screen. To return to the previous screen, select RETURN].
Menu items Available menu items (z) vary depending on the CAMERA/VCR switch position. Position of CAMERA/VCR switch: CAMERA (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 67) GAIN SETUP – SMOOTH GAIN – HYPER GAIN – AGC LIMIT – WB PRESET – WB OUTDR LVL –...
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Position of CAMERA/VCR switch: CAMERA (DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 76) ZEBRA – HISTOGRAM – PEAKING – MARKER – CAM LEVELING – EXP.FOCUS TYPE – CAM DATA DSP – AU.LVL DISP – ZOOM DISPLAY – FOCUS DISP – SHUTTER DISP – LCD COLOR LCD BL LEVEL VF B.LIGHT...
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Menu items (Continued) Position of CAMERA/VCR switch: CAMERA (MEMORY SET) menu (p. 86) ALL ERASE – FORMAT FILE NO. NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER PB FOLDER – (OTHERS) (p. 88) CAMERA PROF. ASSIGN BTN CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE PB ZOOM –...
(CAMERA SET) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the HYPER GAIN recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) When you set this function to [ON] ), you can increase the gain to its limit. The default setting is [OFF]. The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when b Notes the items are selected.
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Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. WB TEMP SET AE SHIFT You can set an offset value to adjust the You can set the color temperature between 2,300K and 15,000K in 100K steps when automatic exposure adjustment value you set [WB PRESET] to [MANU WB between [-7] (dark) and [+7] (bright) with...
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Example: TYPE 4 CNTRST ENHCR 16:9 When you set this function to [ON], your camcorder detects high contrast images, such as backlit scenes, and automatically improves the unexposed images. The default setting is [OFF]. b Notes photometric area • When you set [BACK LIGHT] to [ON], [CNTRST ENHCR] is temporarily disabled.
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Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. HARD D.EXTENDER Reduces camera shakes at a high level. This setting is not suitable for panorama When you set this function to [ON] ( tilt recordings.
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• The shutter speed is fixed to 1/215 second when SMTH SLW REC you set the SHUTTER switch to OFF. • You cannot select extended clear scan (ECS) Fast moving subjects and actions, which mode or SLS mode during [SMTH SLW REC]. cannot be captured under the general Pushing the SHUTTER switch to SEL only recording conditions, can be recorded in...
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Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. b Notes The operation of your camcorder differs depending on when you press the REC • When you use frame recording continuously, START/STOP button. the remaining tape time will not be indicated If you press the button during [INTERVAL correctly.
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is a distance from the lens flange to the COLOR BAR plane of the image along the optical axis. See page 9 for details. TYPE Selects a type of the color bars. B AUTO ADJUST Automatically adjusts the flange focal length.
(AUDIO SET) menu Settings for the audio recording (HDV 2CH/ 4CH/XLR SET, etc.) AU.LMT CH1,2 The default settings are marked with B. You can set the clipping-noise reduction The indicators in parentheses appear when function for CH1 and CH2. the items are selected. See page 62 for details on selecting B OFF menu items.
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Does not reduce noise from the microphone (ECM-XM1). microphone. • Set [INPUT TRIM] to [12dB] for the optional microphone (Sony ECM-NV1). b Notes • The INPUT TRIM function adjusts the input • The setting is not effective when you set the level from an external microphone.
(DISPLAY SET) Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (AUDIO SET) menu with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP function. If it is distorted at the recording point, OUTPUT, etc.) lower the total volume level manually.
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B OFF MARKER Does not display a histogram. ON/OFF NORMAL When you select [ON], you can display Displays a histogram. markers. The default setting is [OFF]. ADVANCE Markers will not be recorded on a tape or “Memory Stick Duo.” Displays a histogram, and a bar that indicates an average of the brightness CENTER levels around the center of an image...
Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips z Tips • You can display all types of markers at the same • The settings appear on the screen during time. the manual adjustment regardless of the •...
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FOCUS DISP LCD BL LEVEL You can select how to display the focal You can adjust the backlight level of the distance during manual focus. LCD screen. B METER B NORMAL Displays the focal distance in meters. Standard brightness. FEET BRIGHT Displays the focal distance in feet.
(IN/OUT REC) Push the MENU/STATUS switch to menu MENU t select the (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./ VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.) Always displays the remaining time of a tape.
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SCAN TYPE signals to or from the external device via HDV/DV (i.LINK) jack for You can select a scan type for recording in recording or playback. HDV format. HDV ( B 50 Plays back only HDV format sections of a Records by the interlace scan.
Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (IN/OUT REC) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. DOWN CONVERT • Image may be distorted or time code may not be properly connected between the scenes recorded You can select a down convert type when in the DVCAM mode and DV SP mode.
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SD-SDI SET b Notes • When you set [HDV t DV CONV] to [ON] VIDEO INDEX during 4-channel audio recording on an HDV Adds a video index signal that includes device, only audio in the channel selected in information on aspect ratio and signal [DOWN CONV AU] is outputted from the format to SDI output signals.
(TC/UB SET) menu Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (IN/OUT REC) (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings are marked with B. *HVR-MRC1(supplied) or HVR-DR60 The indicators in parentheses appear when (optional) the items are selected.
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2 Select [PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH 1 Insert a tape to the main camcorder from EXEC dial. which you want to generate the time code. 3 Select the first 2 digits with the SEL/PUSH 2 Set the CAMERA/VCR switches of the EXEC dial.
(MEMORY SET) Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (TC/UB SET) menu with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (ALL ERASE/FORMAT, etc.) b Notes • This function is available in the following cases: The default settings are marked with B. –...
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FORMAT REC FOLDER (Recording folder) You do not need to format the Memory You can select a folder in which you want “ Stick Duo” since it is already formatted at to store still images. the factory. If you want to format the Select the folder with the SEL/PUSH Memory Stick Duo,”...
(OTHERS) menu Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (QUICK REC/BEEP, etc.) Duo” or [CAMERA] to save it in your camcorder. The default settings are marked with B. 3 Select [ ] or an existing NEW FILE The indicators in parentheses appear when profile name with the SEL/PUSH the items are selected.
To copy a camera profile PB ZOOM (Playback zoom) You can copy camera profile saved on your camcorder to a “Memory Stick Duo.” When you set this function to [ON], you 1 Select [COPY] with the SEL/PUSH can enlarge movie images about 1.1 to 5 EXEC dial.
Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (OTHERS) with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. DATE REC HOURS METER B OFF You can display the cumulative operation time of your camcorder with the total hours Does not superimpose the date and time on of operation, drum rotation, tape running, or images.
Dubbing/Editing Recording pictures from a VCR You can record pictures from a VCR on a HDV1080i AV device with tape. You can record a scene as a still image compatible device i.LINK jack on a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can record pictures in the HDV format by connecting an HDV1080i specification compatible device.
Recording pictures from a VCR (Continued) DVCAM (DV) format compatible device (p. 80). Press x (STOP) to stop recording. Connect your VCR as a player to b Notes your camcorder. • You cannot record TV programs from the When an i.LINK cable is connected, the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK).
Copying movies on a tape to a computer Connect your camcorder to the computer Start playing the cassette. with an i.LINK cable. The computer needs to have an i.LINK The pictures on the VCR appear on the connector and be installed with editing screen of your camcorder.
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Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued) The required menu settings vary depending Step:1 Connect an i.LINK cable on the recorded images and the format (HDV or DVCAM (DV)) to be copied to the computer. Format for Recorded copying to Menu setting* format...
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When copying the movie in the Step:2 Copying the movies DVCAM (DV) format from the Use the optional AC Adaptor to obtain AC computer to your camcorder power (p. 16). Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 80). 1 Prepare editing software (not provided). 2 Turn on your computer.
Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Power sources/LCD screen···p. 96 • Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”···p. 97 •...
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The picture in the viewfinder is not clear. • Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 18). Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo” The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 15). •...
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Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next. • Do not record progressive pictures in different [REC TYPE] settings on the same tape. • Perform End search (p. 50). •...
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Cannot use Situation [SMTH SLW REC] [REC TYPE] of [HDV PROGRE.] is set to [PROGRESSIVE]. [REC TYPE] of [HDV PROGRE.] is set to [INTERLACE] and [SCAN TYPE] is set to [25]. [SCAN TYPE] of [DV PROGRE.] is set to [25]. [REC CTL MODE] of [EXT REC CTRL] is set to [EXT ONLY].
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Troubleshooting (Continued) The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked. • This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way that the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions.
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• The tape was recorded in both of the HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats. This is not a malfunction. The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off. • This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 113). • Use the Sony standard size DV or mini DV cassette tape. Continued ,...
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Troubleshooting (Continued) “---” is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are playing back was recorded without setting the date and time. • A blank section on the tape is being played back. • The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read. •...
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You cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the component video cable. • Set [SDI/CMPNT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 82). You cannot output S video output or video output signals. •...
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Troubleshooting (Continued) You cannot view or copy a movie recorded on a tape to a computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again. • You need the editing software (optional) to copy a movie recorded on a tape to your computer (p.
If the problem % (Moisture condensation warning)* persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local • Eject the cassette, remove the power authorized Sony service facility. source, and then leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette lid open (p.
Additional Information Maintenance and precautions the next recording when you have played HDV format and recording/ back the tape. playback Copyright signal Your camcorder is capable of recording in When you play back HDV/DVCAM/DV formats. If the cassette you play back on your It is recommended to use a cassette with the camcorder contains copyright signals, you mark to record in the HDV/...
To prevent accidental erasure On Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set it to SAVE. An HDV format compatible TV with the component input jack is required to view playback pictures recorded in the HDV format.
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes Compatibility on editing using DV jacks The recording format of the picture is defined according to the recorder’s format When this camcorder is connected to other as described below. digital video equipment using an i.LINK cable, the recording format of edited tapes Recorder’s Cassette’s...
b Notes • Still image format: Your camcorder compresses and records image data in the JPEG (Joint • If you use tapes as in 1) to 3) above for editing, Photographic Experts Group) format. The file the functions may be limited regardless of the extension is “.JPG.”...
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) On image data compatibility • Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations: • Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick – Places subject to extremely high temperature, Duo” by your camcorder conform to the such as a car parked outside in the summer.
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE software, refer also to the operating 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and instructions for the device to be connected. is a trademark approved by many corporations.
Your checked by a Sony dealer before operating it camcorder can be used again when both of any further.
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(about 0.5 seconds). a cleaning cassette (optional), the video heads This occurs if the HDV signals cannot be may be worn out. Please contact your Sony recorded or played back correctly because dealer or local authorized Sony service facility of dirt on the tape or video head.
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the camcorder after charging the pre-installed cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. rechargeable battery. However, even if the pre-installed Use cleaning paper moistened with the rechargeable battery is not charged, the liquid.
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Remove dust inside the eye piece and viewfinder with a blower.
Specifications System 63 min (using a PHDVM-63DM cassette) Video recording system (HDV) Recording/playback time (DVCAM) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system 184 min (using a PHDV-276DM Video recording system (DVCAM (DV)) cassette) 2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system 41 min (using a PHDVM-63DM Still image recording system cassette) Exif Ver.
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(R)/AUDIO INPUT3/AUDIO INPUT4 **Still image resolution is obtained by the jack unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid XLR 3-pin, female, CMOS Sensor and image processing -48 dBu: 3kΩ(kilohms) system (new Enhanced Imaging +4 dBu: 10kΩ(kilohms)
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Specifications (Continued) DC IN 12V connector Mass (approx.) XLR 4-pin, female, 11 V - 17 V 4.0 kg (8 lb 12 oz) camera body only 5.2 kg (11 lb 7 oz) including Carl Zeiss LCD screen lens (VCL-412BWS) 6.3 kg (13 lb 15 oz) including battery Picture pack (BP-GL95), cassette (PHDV- 8.0 cm (3.2 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
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• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Pr/Cr Pb/Cb A Accessory shoe (126) N Lens (9) B Shoulder strap fitting (12) O PUSH AUTO button (32) C Handle zoom lever (29) P IRIS switch (32) D REC START/STOP button (25) Q Zoom lever (31)
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67 89 A AUDIO INPUT2 (R) jack (45) P POWER switch (17) B AUDIO INPUT1 (L) jack (45) Q AUDIO LEVEL dial Adjusts the audio input level of CH1. C Lens mount securing tab (9) R WHT/BLK switch (34) D ND filter (32) S REC START/STOP button (25) E TALLY switch Set to ON to turn on the front recording lamp.
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued) SHOT TRANSITION/ FOCUS MARKING CHECK ST ORE EXEC A LIGHT MAN/AUTO switch adjusted to the subject, objects in the background will be lost in the glare. The DCC Select AUTO or MAN to automatically or function will suppress the high intensity and manually turn on and off a video light restore much of the lost detail and is particularly...
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G WHT BAL switch (33) H MENU/STATUS switch (62) I SHOT TRANSITION/FOCUS MARKING button (51) J A button (51) K B button (51) L Handle zoom switch (29) M Shoulder strap fitting (12) N ASSIGN 1-3 buttons (48) O ASSIGN 4 button/ZEBRA button (48) P ASSIGN 5 button/AE SHIFT button (48) Q PICTURE PROFILE button (36)
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued) DATA CODE REVIEW ST OP PLA Y P AUSE SLO W RESET AUDIO MONITOR CH1/2 REC CH SELECT CH3/4 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 1 CH 2 AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 2CH MODE CH 3 CH 4...
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DISPLAY LCD BRIGHT PLAY INDEX DELETE MEMORY 7 89 q; S VIDEO LANC MANUAL SERVO HD/SD SDI OUT ZOOM AUDIO INPUT3 AUDIO INPUT4 A Accessory shoe mount(126) P Memory Recording Unit (13) B Recording lamp (25) Q S VIDEO jack (60) C Cassette lid (22) LANC jack LANC control jack is used for...
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued) To mount the accessory shoe To dismount the accessory shoe 1 Lift the edge of the accessory shoe plate Cover and pull it in the direction opposite to that of the arrow on the shoe plate and remove it from the accessory shoe.
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording. Recording movies Recording still images 00:04:50:04 1.2M HDV1080i A Recording format ( G Recording folder (87) ) (80) H Image size (27) B Remaining battery (approx.)
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued) Viewing movies Viewing still images qs qd 00:04:50:04 1.2M 101-0011 MEMORY PLAY HDV1080i K Data file name J Tape transport indicator Recording mode (DVCAM or DV SP) L Picture number/Total number of appears when a tape recorded in the DVCAM recorded pictures in the current or DV SP format is played back.
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Center Indicators when you made changes Indicator Meaning Warning (105) Upper left Upper right 00:00:00:00 Bottom Indicator Meaning HISTOGRAM (76) CAM LEVELING Center Bottom (78) HDV 2CH/4CH Upper left (74)** DV AU.MODE (DV Indicator Meaning Audio mode) (74)* Recording format (80) Manual volume control(45) DV WIDE REC (82)*...
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Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued) Indicators on the sub LCD screen A Recording format B Time code/user bit C Tape remaining indicator D Battery capacity indicator E 2CH/4CH audio mode F Audio level indicator...
Index AU.LMT CH3,4 ....74 CLOCK SET ......20 AU.LVL DISP CNTRST ENHCR ..69, 98 A button ........51 (Audio level display).... 78 COLOR BAR .......73 Access lamp ......24 COLOR CORRCT (Color Accessory shoe ....126 Correct).........40 Accessory shoe kit ....8 B button........ 51 COLOR DEPTH....40 Accessory shoe mount ..126 BACK LIGHT....
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Index (Continued) (Recording mode)....81 INPUT3 MIC NR ....75 DV SP........81 INPUT3 switch..... 45 Gain........33 DV WIDE CONV ....82 INPUT3 TRIM ..... 75 GAIN SETUP ...... 67 DV WIDE REC ....81, 82 INPUT3 WIND ....75 GAIN switch ......33 DVCAM .......81 INPUT4 MIC NR ....
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Lens cover lever....12 TC/UB SET menu..84 Picture Search .......56 Lens hood with lens cover ..11 Using the menu ..... 62 PLAY button ......55 LENS jack.......9 Menu items......64 POWER switch.....17 Lens mount ......9 MENU/STATUS switch ..62 Pre-installed rechargeable battery .........114 Lens mount cap....126 Microphone ......
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Index (Continued) RESET button.....124 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever ........18 RET button ......48 TALLY switch....121 Volume ......... 56 Tape counter ...... 127 V-OUT/PANEL ....80 TAPE RUN ......90 S VIDEO jack.......60 TC COUNTUP ....84, 99 SAFETY ZONE ....77 TC LINK......
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HARDWARE LIST (1/7) #1: M1.7 X 2.5 #2: M1.7 X 4.0 #3: M1.7 X 2.5 #4: M1.4 X 2.5 (Tapping) (Black) (Black) (Red) (Dark Silver) 2-635-562-11 2-635-562-31 2-660-401-01 3-348-998-81 #5: M1.7 X 3.5 (Tapping) #6: M1.4 X 1.7 #7: M1.7 X 1.6 #8: M1.7 X 3.5 (Tapping) (Black) (Silver)
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HARDWARE LIST (2/7) #21: M1.4 X 3.0 #22: M1.7 X 5.0 (Tapping) #23: M1.7 X 4.0 (Tapping) #24: B1.7 X 5.5 (Tapping) (Black) (Silver) (Black) (Black) 2-662-396-21 3-083-261-01 3-080-204-11 4-679-805-11 #25: M1.7 X 3.0 #26: M1.4 X 2.0 #27: M1.4 X 2.0 #28: M1.4 X 4.0 (Tapping) (Black) (Silver)
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HARDWARE LIST (3/7) #41: M3.0 X 8.0 (Tapping) #42: M2.0 X 4.0 (Tapping) #43: M1.7 X 4.0 #44: M1.7 X 3.0 (Tapping) (Silver) (Silver) (Red) (Silver) 3-065-748-01 7-628-253-00 2-660-401-31 3-078-890-61 #45: M1.4 X 2.5 #46: M1.7 X 3.0 #47: M1.4 X 3.0 (Tapping) #48: M1.7 X 2.5 (Silver) (Red)
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HARDWARE LIST (4/7) #64: M1.7 X 5.0 (Tapping) #61: M3.0 X 10.0 #62: M2.0 X 3.0 #63: M5.0 X 12.5 (Silver) (Black) (Silver) (Black) 2-666-551-21 7-682-549-09 3-080-202-21 3-060-811-21 12.5 10.0 #65: M1.4 X 3.5 #66: M1.4 X 1.4 #67: M1.4 X 2.0 #68: M1.7 X 4.0 (Silver) (Silver)
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HARDWARE LIST (5/7) #81: M1.7 X 2.5 #82: M1.4 X 1.4 #83: M1.7 X 7.0 (Tapping) #84: M2.0 X 3.0 (Silver) (Silver) (Black) (Silver) 2-515-756-01 3-272-251-01 3-080-204-41 3-072-453-11 #86: M1.7 X 4.0 (Tapping) #85: M1.7 X 2.5 #87: M1.6 X 5.3 #88: M1.6 X 5.9 (Tapping) (Black) (Silver)
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HARDWARE LIST (6/7) #101: M2.0 X 5.0 #102: M2.6 X 8.0 #103: M2.6 X 10.0 #104: M3.0 X 8.0 (Silver) (Black) (Silver) (Black) 7-621-555-39 7-621-284-30 7-685-794-09 7-682-548-09 10.0 #105: M2.0 X 4.0 #106: M2.0 X 6.0 #107: M2.0 X 5.0 #108: M1.7 X 3.0 (Tapping) (Red) (Black)
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HARDWARE LIST (7/7) #121: M2.0 X 4.0 (Tapping) #122: M3.0 X 6.0 #123: M4.0 X 8.0 #124: M1.7 X 2.0 (Silver) (Black) (Black) (Silver) 7-682-547-09 3-080-205-11 7-682-561-09 2-599-475-01 #125: M1.4 X 3.0 #126: M2.9 X 3.5 #127: M3.0 X 25.0 #128: M4.0 X 12.0 (Black)