Sony DSR-400PK user manual

User manual for the device Sony DSR-400PK

Device: Sony DSR-400PK
Category: Camcorder
Manufacturer: Sony
Size: 4.41 MB
Added : 7/11/2014
Number of pages: 140
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3-868-500-03 (1)
Digital Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
DSR-400L/400PL
DSR-400K/400PK
DSR-450WSL/450WSPL
© 2005 Sony Corporation

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Owner’s Record CAUTION The model and serial numbers are located on the top. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer Replace only with the same or equivalent type regarding this product. recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s Model No. Serial No. instructions. A

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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada. RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE expressly approved in this manual could void your LITHIUM authority to operate this equipment. Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver must be used with this equipment in order to comply with l’environnement en rapportant les piles the li

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Using a Video Light..................................33 Preparing Audio Input System................34 Table of Contents Using the supplied microphone ................. 34 Using an external microphone ................... 34 Using a wireless microphone system......... 35 Chapter 1 Overview Connecting line input audio equipment..... 37 Product Configurations .............................6 Connecting the Remote Control Unit Features ......................................................7 (DSR-4

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Recording Analog Composite Signals Setting the date/time of the internal (with a CBK-SC01 Installed- clock ............................................... 105 DSR-450WS/450WSP only) ...............64 Assigning functions to ASSIGN Playing and Checking Recorded switches .......................................... 106 Contents.............................................65 Selecting the lens file............................... 106 Checking the recorded contents immediately Selecting the asp

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Chapter 1 Overview Overview Chapter Product Configurations The DSR-400/450WS Digital Camcorder series is made up of the DSR-400K/400PK, DSR-400L/400PL, and DSR-450WSL/450WSPL models depending on the product configuration, as shown in the figure below. The camcorders comprise both NTSC and PAL versions. The operation of the basic camcorder is the same in all cases. DSR-400K/400PK DSR-400L/400PL, DSR-450WSL/450WSPL DXF-801 Viewfinder * Microphone VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor Test chart for flan

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Chapter 1 Overview images. (The video image is recorded as an interlaced scan signal (60i) by 2-3 pull-down conversion.) Features For details on recording in progressive scan mode, see “Setting the CCD scan mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP * The DSR-400/400P DVCAM digital camcorder is only)” on page 108. * equipped with a 2/3-inch type Power HAD EX CCD with an aspect ratio of 4:3. The DSR-450WS/450WSP ASSIGN (Assignable) switches DVCAM digital camcorder is equipped with a 2/3-inch Assignable sw

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Chapter 1 Overview to a value close to the scan frequency of a computer VTR features display, so that the horizontal band and flicker that appear when recording a computer display can be reduced. Standard-size and mini-size DVCAM cassettes  Slow shutter (DSR-450WS/450WSP only) Equipped with a tape drive with an original Sony A slow shutter function allows you to set the exposure time mechanism, this camcorder can use both standard-size longer than 1 frame. By doing so, sensitivity is i

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Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts Front view 5 VF connector 6 Lens mount 7 FILTER selector 8 ZEBRA button 1 Lens mount cap 9 ASSIGN 1/2 switches 2 LENS connector 0 Lens locking lever qa MENU knob qs SHUTTER switch 3 REC button 4 AUTO W/B BAL switch qd AUDIO LEVEL knob a Lens mount cap d AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/black balance Remove by pushing up the lens locking lever (page 10). adjustment) switch When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for Activates the whit

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Chapter 1 Overview * The range over which the subject is sharply in focus. Thus, “reducing the k MENU knob depth of field” means that the range is reduced as well, and “increasing the Changes the page selection or a setting within the menu. depth of field” means that it is increasing as well. For details about how to use the MENU knob, see “Basic h ZEBRA button menu operations” on page 93. Press to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the viewfinder screen. l SHUTTER switch The

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Chapter 1 Overview set this switch to MAN. However, when using the g ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob interval recording mode, the video light is automatically Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via turned on immediately before recording starts. the built-in speaker or earphones. Turning this knob to the  To ensure proper operation of the video light, Sony minimum setting mutes the alarm tone. recommends the use of the battery pack BP-GL65, ALARM BP-G

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Chapter 1 Overview Left side of the LCD monitor 1 LCD button 2 RESET button 3 DISPLAY button 4 DISP SEL button a LCD button d DISP SEL (display selection) button Controls the LCD monitor. Each time pressing this button, Each time pressing this button, the display in the LCD the setting changes as follows. monitor changes as follows. L: The LCD monitor is adjusted for viewing indoors. CHAR: Displays video with superimposed text. With the H: The LCD monitor is adjusted for viewing outdoors.

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Chapter 1 Overview Rear section 1 PLAY button and indicator 2 REW button REW PLAY F FWD 4 F FWD button and indicator and indicator 5 STOP button REV EDIT FWD STOP 3 EDIT SEARCH SEARCH +FWD/–REV buttons 6 WARNING indicator 7 TAPE indicator 8 Built-in speaker 9 AUDIO adjustment cover 0 EARPHONE jack a PLAY button and indicator For details about the meaning of the lights displayed, see Press to view a playback image using the viewfinder or a “Operation Warnings” on page 125. LCD monitor

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Chapter 1 Overview Operation panel under the AUDIO adjustment cover 5 Arrow key 1 MONITOR OUT CHARACTER switch AUDIO LEVEL 2 MONITOR SELECT CH-1 ON 6 AUDIO LEVEL controls MIX OFF switch CH-2 MONITOR MONITOR OUT SELECT CHARACTER 7 F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch PRESET F-RUN REGEN SET AUTO 8 AUDIO SELECT switches 3 PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK CLOCK R-RUN MANUAL AUDIO SELECT switch CH-1 CH-1 LITHIUM BATT REC FRONT MIC TRIGGER AUDIO IN LOW OUT PARALLEL FRONT 9 AUDIO IN switches ON INT ONLY WRR OFF EXT ONLY REAR

Summary of the content on the page No. 15

Chapter 1 Overview i AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel 1/2 input  Audio fade-in/fade-out selection) switches Select either ON or OFF. Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2. The audio input is sourced as explained j REC TRIGGER (external VTR trigger) switch below based on the position of the switches. Sets the function of the REC button on the camcorder or FRONT: The microphone connected to the MIC IN (+48 the VTR button on the lens when an external VTR

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Chapter 1 Overview f Viewfinder fitting shoe h MIC IN (microphone input) (+48V) connector Attach the DXF-801 Viewfinder. (XLR type, 3-pin, female) Connect the supplied microphone to this connector. A g LIGHT (video light) connector (2-pin, female) microphone other than the one supplied may also be A video light with a maximum power consumption of 50 connected as long as it can operate with power source W, such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent can supplied by external equipmen

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Chapter 1 Overview f Shoulder pad g TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC type) You can move the shoulder pad forwards or backwards by To synchronize the time code of the camcorder to an raising up the shoulder pad locking lever. Do this to ensure external time code, connect the camcorder to the external the best balance when shooting with the camcorder on equipment with the reference time code using this your shoulder. connector. For details about how to adjust the pad, see “Adjusting th

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Chapter 1 Overview e “Memory Stick” slot i WRR connector (7-pin) Connect a CA-WR855 Camera Adaptor with attached WRR-855 UHF Synthesizer Tuner. For details, see “Using a wireless microphone system” on page 35. j (i.LINK) DV OUT connector (6-pin, IEEE1394 compliant) “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” Connect to a device supporting the DV format or a access indicator computer, using i.LINK cable (DV cable). Insert a “Memory Stick”. The “Memory Stick” access indicator lights up when the “Memory

Summary of the content on the page No. 19

Chapter 1 Overview Lens VCL-917BY Zoom Lens (DSR-400K/400PK only) 8 Iris ring 1 F.f adjustment ring and F.f fixing knob 9 RET button 2 MACRO selector 0 Motorized zoom lever 3 Zoom ring qa Iris mode selector 4 Focus ring Lens hood qs Instant automatic iris adjustment button 5 ZOOM selector qd VTR button 6 Focal servo module connector qf MACRO ring 7 Zoom remote control connector a F.f (flange focal length) adjustment ring and F.f For details of the lens remote control unit, please contact fi

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Chapter 1 Overview m VTR button n MACRO (close-up) ring This button starts and stops recording on the VTR. Press it For close-up, turn this ring while holding the MACRO once to start recording, and once more to stop. selector down. In the recording pause state, the camcorder waits for a certain period of time in the standby-on mode and then automatically switches to standby-off mode. This length of the standby-on period with no operation can be set to either 1 minute, 3 minutes, or 5 mi


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