Sony DSR-370L, DSR-370PL user manual

User manual for the device Sony DSR-370L, DSR-370PL

Device: Sony DSR-370L, DSR-370PL
Category: Camcorder
Manufacturer: Sony
Size: 3.04 MB
Added : 8/18/2014
Number of pages: 160
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3-206-359-11(1)
Digital Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Note
The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for
the DSR-370/570WS series of digital camcorders
(English, Japanese, French, German, Italian and
Spanish versions).
For more details, see page 14 “Using the CD-ROM
Manual.”
DSR-370L/370PL
DSR-370K1/370PK1
DSR-370K2/370PK2
DSR-570WSL/570WSPL
 2001 Sony Corporation

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Owner’s Record VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti The model and serial numbers are located on the top. asennettu. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding suosittelemaan tyyppiin. this product. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. Model No. Serial No. For customers in the USA This equipment has be

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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Configurations .................................................... 9 Overview Features ...........................................................................10 Features of the DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP Camera Section .......................................................................... 10 Features of the DSR-570WS/570WSP Camera Section ... 12 Features of VCR Section ................................................... 12 Other Features ..............

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Table of Contents Chapter 2 Connections ....................................................................50 Fitting and Connecting a Number of Camcorders ............................... 50 Connections Connecting an External VCR ............................................ 51 (Continued) Connecting an i.LINK Digital Cassette Recorder ............. 51 Connecting a Camera Control Unit ................................... 52 Power Supply.............................................................

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Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications ....................................... 85 Viewfinder Screen Changing the Viewfinder Display ..................................... 85 Indications and Viewfinder Normal Indications....................................... 87 Menus Status Indications .............................................................. 90 Viewfinder Basic Menu ...................................................92 Basic Menu Operations .................................................

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Table of Contents Chapter 5 Adjustments and Menu 213 Selecting Audio Reference Level .................. 124 Menu 214 Setting Fade-In/Fade-Out for the Audio Settings (Continued) Recording Start and Stop Points ................................ 124 Menu 220 Using Setup Add (for DSR-370/570WS only) ....................................... 125 Menu 221 Using Setup Remove (for DSR-370/570WS only) ....................................... 125 White Balance Adjustment ..................................

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Appendix (Continued) Chart of Optional Components and Accessories ...... 151 What Is ClipLink? .......................................................... 152 How ClipLink Changes Video Production Techniques ... 152 ClipLink Operation Flow ............................................... 153 Example System Configuration ...................................... 153 Data Generated When Shooting ...................................... 154 Glossary .......................................................

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Chapter1 Overview Product Configurations The eight models, DSR-370L/370PL, DSR-370K1/ The operation of the basic camcorder is the same in all 370PK1/, DSR-370K2/370PK2/ and DSR-570WSL/ cases. 570WSPL, comprise both NTSC and PAL versions and the components as shown in the figure below. DSR-370K1/370PK1/370K2/370PK2 c) DSR-370L/370PL/570WSL/570WSPL VCT-U14 Tripod Microphone Adaptor a) DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder VCL-716BX Zoom Lens (for DSR-370K2/370PK2) b) Switch guard Test chart for flange focal le

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Chapter 1 Overview Features DCC+ (dynamic contrast control plus) The DSR-370/370P is a 4:3 standard screen type digital camcorder. The DSR-570WS/570WSP is a 16:9 Prevents white breakup when shooting a high intensity wide screen type (4:3/16:9 switchable) digital subject, and also prevents color faults in high intensity subject. camcorder. The performance of the Camcorder CCDs is as Black stretch and compress follows. Enables control of luminance signal levels in black DSR-370/370P areas without

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Chapter 1 Overview Auto tracing white balance (ATW) 1-kHz reference signal output This function automatically traces the white balance, Along with a color bar, a 1-kHz reference signal can which constantly changes as lighting conditions also be output. change. Auto tracing white balance is especially useful when there is no time to manually adjust the Freeze mix function white balance or when shooting moves between indoor The freeze mix function superimposes any previously and outdoor locations

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Chapter 1 Overview Features DVCAM cassettes Features of the DSR-570WS/ 570WSP Camera Section • This camcorder can use both standard-size and mini- size DVCAM cassettes. According to cassette size, Following are features of the DSR-570WS/570WSP, the camcorder automatically corrects reel position. considered only as a 16:9 wide screen type camcorder. • The maximum recording/playback times are 184 For features which are common with the DSR-370/ minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for

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Chapter 1 Overview PCM digital audio Equipped with DV OUT connector 1) Recording/playback can be set to audio lock mode. The DV OUT connector is i.LINK compatible. You You are able to select between two-channel recording can connect Sony equipment with DV input (with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz) mode or four- connectors. channel recording (with a sampling frequency of 32 You can control cut editing, dubbing, recording, and kHz) mode (CH-1 and CH-2 only). recording pause if you connect the DS

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Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts Using the CD-ROM Manual The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for To Read the CD-ROM Manual the DSR-370/570WS series of digital camcorders and players (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian To read the operation manual contained in the CD- and Spanish versions). ROM disc, do the following. CD-ROM System Requirements 1 Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-ROM drive. The following are required to access the supplied CD- A cover page appe

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Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts Front View 0 Switch guard How to remove the switch guard 1. Detach the two screws (M3). 1 MIC IN +48 V connector 2. Remove the switch guard, and replace the screws detached in step 1. 2 VF connector 3 FILTER control 4 Lens mount 5 SHUTTER switch 6 TAKE button 7 AUDIO LEVEL knob 8 WHT/BLK switch 9 VTR button 1 MIC (microphone) IN +48 V connector (XLR 3- 6 TAKE button pin, female) Press this button to specify an editing point (Mark IN/ Connect the

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Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts Right Side View Front section 1 EZ FOCUS button 2 EDIT SEARCH buttons 3 LIGHT switch 4 EZ MODE button and indicator 5 ZEBRA button and indicator 6 A.IRIS MODE switch and indicator 7 MENU switch 8 W.BAL switch 9 MENU dial 0 POWER switch qa OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch qs NG button qd GAIN switch qf ATW button and indicator 1 EZ FOCUS button 2 EDIT SEARCH buttons Press this button to turn the “easy focus” function on. You can see the search playback while

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Chapter 1 Overview 4 EZ (“easy”) MODE button and indicator 9 MENU dial Press this button (EZ mode on) when you want to Use this dial to change menu pages or settings. shoot immediately, with automatic adjustment of the camcorder settings to standard values. (See page 104 0 POWER switch for EZ mode setting.) When this function is used, the Powers the camcorder on or off. iris and the white balance are adjusted automatically. (The total level control system functions.) Press this qa OUTPUT/DL/DCC

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Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts Rear section 1 EJECT button EJECT STOP REW PLAY F FWD 2 Tape transport buttons and indicators 3 EARPHONE connector 4 WARNING indicator 5 LIGHT switch 6 DISPLAY switch 7 AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs 8 Display window 9 RESET/(MENU SET) button 0 Speaker qa ALARM knob qs MONITOR knob 1 EJECT Z button 3 EARPHONE connector (mini-jack) Press to open the cassette holder (1 on page 27) when Connect an earphone or headphones. This outputs the the camcorde

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Chapter 1 Overview The audio levels are indicated in the display window 8. 7 AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio recording For details, see “8 Display window”. level adjustments for channels 1 and 2) knobs When the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches 8 Display window (4 on page 23) are set to MAN, these knobs adjust Shows the following items. Use the LIGHT switch (5 the audio levels being recorded on channels 1 and 2. on page 18) to light up the display window. A Playback indication B DATE indication C

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Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of Parts Indications in the display window (continued) Indication Description J Lithium backup Appears when the voltage of the internal lithium backup battery (CR2032) is low. If this battery warning indication appears, replace the lithium backup battery immediately. For further information about replacing lithium battery, see “Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery” (page 37). K DVCAM Disappears when the cassette being played back is not for DVCAM f


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