Sony DSR-400K User Manual
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You can see the iris sensitivity trimmer when removing the
gum cap on the front of the lens driving unit. Use a mini-
screwdriver to turn the trimmer. If you turn it clockwise,
the sensitivity increases, and if you turn it
counterclockwise, the sensitivity decreases.
It is recommended that you confirm the iris sensitivity
after replacing the lens.
gum cap on the front of the lens driving unit. Use a mini-
screwdriver to turn the trimmer. If you turn it clockwise,
the sensitivity increases, and if you turn it
counterclockwise, the sensitivity decreases.
It is recommended that you confirm the iris sensitivity
after replacing the lens.
For more information, refer to the operating instructions
for the lens (or consult the lens maker).
for the lens (or consult the lens maker).
Adjusting the audio level
Setting the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches to
AUTO automatically adjusts the input levels of the audio
signal to be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2.
AUTO automatically adjusts the input levels of the audio
signal to be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2.
To manually adjust the levels of the audio
inputs from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2
connectors
inputs from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2
connectors
Proceed as follows to adjust the levels of the audio inputs
from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, which are to
be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2.
from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, which are to
be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2.
1
Select the audio channel that you want to record in.
For details, see “Selection of the recording audio
input” on page 37.
input” on page 37.
2
Set the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switch(es)
corresponding to the audio channel(s) selected in step
1 to MANUAL.
corresponding to the audio channel(s) selected in step
1 to MANUAL.
3
With the AUDIO LEVEL control on the side of the
camcorder and the AUDIO LEVEL control on the
front of the camcorder, adjust so that the audio level
meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume.
camcorder and the AUDIO LEVEL control on the
front of the camcorder, adjust so that the audio level
meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume.
The input level value of the audio channel 1 is the
value of the AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 control on the side
multiplied by the value of the AUDIO LEVEL control
on the front.
The input level value of the audio channel 2 is the
value of the AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 control.
value of the AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 control on the side
multiplied by the value of the AUDIO LEVEL control
on the front.
The input level value of the audio channel 2 is the
value of the AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 control.
When the top bar (0 dB) turns on, the audio level is too
high. There is no problem if the second bar from the
top turns on.
high. There is no problem if the second bar from the
top turns on.
To adjust manually the level of audio channel 1
without using the AUDIO LEVEL control on the
front of the camcorder
Set F AUDIO VOL to DISABLE on the AUDIO page of
the MAINTENANCE menu.
The setting of the AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of
the camcorder is disabled.
without using the AUDIO LEVEL control on the
front of the camcorder
Set F AUDIO VOL to DISABLE on the AUDIO page of
the MAINTENANCE menu.
The setting of the AUDIO LEVEL control on the front of
the camcorder is disabled.
Setting the time data
To set the time code
The time code setting range is from 00:00:00:00 to
23:59:59:29 (DSR-400/450WS) or 23:59:59:24 (DSR-
400P/450WSP) (hours: minutes: seconds: frames).
23:59:59:29 (DSR-400/450WS) or 23:59:59:24 (DSR-
400P/450WSP) (hours: minutes: seconds: frames).
When the scan mode is 24P, see “Setting the CCD scan
mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)” on page 107 (DSR-
450WS only).
mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)” on page 107 (DSR-
450WS only).
1
Press the DISP SEL button of the LCD monitor to
display the STATUS screen.
display the STATUS screen.
AUTO
MANUAL
AUDIO SELECT
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AUDIO LEVEL
Note
These bars turn on.
Normal input level
Excessive input level
All bars turn on.
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