Sony DSR-400L User Manual
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Features
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to a value close to the scan frequency of a computer
display, so that the horizontal band and flicker that appear
when recording a computer display can be reduced.
• Slow shutter (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
A slow shutter function allows you to set the exposure time
longer than 1 frame. By doing so, sensitivity is improved
dramatically. Also, dreamlike images using the
afterimages can be shot.
display, so that the horizontal band and flicker that appear
when recording a computer display can be reduced.
• Slow shutter (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
A slow shutter function allows you to set the exposure time
longer than 1 frame. By doing so, sensitivity is improved
dramatically. Also, dreamlike images using the
afterimages can be shot.
Setting of multiple gamma curves
(DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
Setting of multiple gamma curves is possible using a
menu. You can shoot using image tones that suit your
purpose, such as making film-like images.
Setting of multiple gamma curves is possible using a
menu. You can shoot using image tones that suit your
purpose, such as making film-like images.
Dual zebra pattern display
Two types of zebra patterns can be set at independent
display levels. They can be used in various ways; for
example, one can be set to the brightness level of the main
objects, and the other can be set to a higher brightness
level.
Two types of zebra patterns can be set at independent
display levels. They can be used in various ways; for
example, one can be set to the brightness level of the main
objects, and the other can be set to a higher brightness
level.
Video light connector
A video light connector (maximum 50 W) and control
switch are provided. You can set the switch to turn the light
on and off automatically as you start and stop the VTR.
A video light connector (maximum 50 W) and control
switch are provided. You can set the switch to turn the light
on and off automatically as you start and stop the VTR.
Remote control connectors
(DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
Instead of making settings using menus, detailed settings
of the camcorder can be made using an optional RM-B150
or B750 remote control unit connected to the camcorder.
Instead of making settings using menus, detailed settings
of the camcorder can be made using an optional RM-B150
or B750 remote control unit connected to the camcorder.
High-capacity BP-GL95 Battery Pack
The camcorder supports the information battery function.
When using a BP-GL65/GL95 Battery Pack, more
accurate and detailed information on remaining battery
power is displayed in the viewfinder.
The camcorder supports the information battery function.
When using a BP-GL65/GL95 Battery Pack, more
accurate and detailed information on remaining battery
power is displayed in the viewfinder.
High-functionality DXF-801 Viewfinder
The supplied DXF-801 Viewfinder has the following
features.
• High resolution (600 TV lines of horizontal resolution)
• A DISPLAY switch that can turn the character display
The supplied DXF-801 Viewfinder has the following
features.
• High resolution (600 TV lines of horizontal resolution)
• A DISPLAY switch that can turn the character display
on and off
• A light for the lens control elements
• A large-diameter eye cup with a flip-up mechanism for
• A large-diameter eye cup with a flip-up mechanism for
viewing with the eye apart from it
• A peaking potentiometer for vertical and horizontal
detail control
• A tough, die-cast aluminium body
• Automatic aspect ratio switching between 16:9 and 4:3
• Automatic aspect ratio switching between 16:9 and 4:3
(DSR-450WS/450WSP only)
VTR features
Standard-size and mini-size DVCAM cassettes
Equipped with a tape drive with an original Sony
mechanism, this camcorder can use both standard-size
DVCAM cassettes (a standard cassette that can record a
maximum of 180 minutes in DVCAM mode) and mini-
size DVCAM cassettes (a small cassette that is convenient
to carry and store). Both can be used without an adaptor.
Equipped with a tape drive with an original Sony
mechanism, this camcorder can use both standard-size
DVCAM cassettes (a standard cassette that can record a
maximum of 180 minutes in DVCAM mode) and mini-
size DVCAM cassettes (a small cassette that is convenient
to carry and store). Both can be used without an adaptor.
Compatible with DV recording (SP mode)
In addition to recording in DVCAM mode, this camcorder
can record in the same DV mode that is widely available in
consumer-use camcorders. (Only recording in SP mode is
available. LP mode is not available for either recording or
playback.) Recording in DV format allows a longer
recording time, 270 minutes for a DVCAM 180-minute
tape. This helps to reduce tape-changing time and the risk
of missing important scenes when shooting a long event.
In addition to recording in DVCAM mode, this camcorder
can record in the same DV mode that is widely available in
consumer-use camcorders. (Only recording in SP mode is
available. LP mode is not available for either recording or
playback.) Recording in DV format allows a longer
recording time, 270 minutes for a DVCAM 180-minute
tape. This helps to reduce tape-changing time and the risk
of missing important scenes when shooting a long event.
PCM digital audio
For tapes recorded in DVCAM mode, recording/playback
can be set to audio lock mode. You can choose between the
two-channel recording mode (with a sampling frequency
of 48 kHz) or the four-channel recording mode (with a
sampling frequency of 32 kHz, records only CH-1 and CH-
2 on this camcorder).
For tapes recorded in DVCAM mode, recording/playback
can be set to audio lock mode. You can choose between the
two-channel recording mode (with a sampling frequency
of 48 kHz) or the four-channel recording mode (with a
sampling frequency of 32 kHz, records only CH-1 and CH-
2 on this camcorder).
(i.LINK) DV OUT connector
*
This camcorder has an (i.LINK) DV OUT connector.
You can connect other DVCAM/DV recorders or i.LINK
(DV) compatible non-linear editing equipment supporting
a digital signal interface without degradation. Connecting
external VTR equipment allows you to back up recordings
to avoid missing any scenes by mistake. Also, you can set
the REC TRIGGER switch to suit your needs and you can
control the VTR sections of the camcorder and any
external equipment independently.
You can connect other DVCAM/DV recorders or i.LINK
(DV) compatible non-linear editing equipment supporting
a digital signal interface without degradation. Connecting
external VTR equipment allows you to back up recordings
to avoid missing any scenes by mistake. Also, you can set
the REC TRIGGER switch to suit your needs and you can
control the VTR sections of the camcorder and any
external equipment independently.
* “i.LINK” and
are trademarks.
VBS video input signal (DSR-450WS/450WSP
only)
By installing an optional CBK-SC01 Composite Input
Board, the camcorder can input and record an external
analog video signal. This is useful for pool coverage, etc.
only)
By installing an optional CBK-SC01 Composite Input
Board, the camcorder can input and record an external
analog video signal. This is useful for pool coverage, etc.
Interval Rec function
Using the Interval Rec function, you can create time-lapse
videos. This is useful for various specialized projects, such
as time-lapse recording of plant growth, etc.
Using the Interval Rec function, you can create time-lapse
videos. This is useful for various specialized projects, such
as time-lapse recording of plant growth, etc.