Sony DSR-400K User Manual

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• When the internal time code generator is set to F-RUN 

mode, the precision of the synchronization may be 
reduced if you turn the POWER switch off and on or 
keep the camcorder turned off for a long time.

• When the GENLOCK item is set to OFF on the 

GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu, the 
time code cannot be synchronized with the reference 
video signal. In this case, set the GENLOCK item to ON.

About user bit settings during time code 
synchronization
When the time code is synchronized, only the time data is 
synchronized with the external time code value. Therefore, 
the user bits can have their own settings for each 
camcorder. 

To release the time code synchronization
First disconnect the external time code, then set the F-
RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN. 

To change the power supply from the battery 
pack to an external power supply during time 
code synchronization
To maintain a continuous power supply, connect the 
external power supply to the DC IN connector before 
removing the battery pack. You may lose time code 
synchronization if you remove the battery pack first.

Camera synchronization during time code 
synchronization
During time code synchronization, the camera is 
genlocked to the reference video signal input from the 
GENLOCK IN connector.

Depending on the shooting conditions, set the camcorder 
appropriately referring below.

You can specify a color other than a skin tone to adjust the 
color.

Set SKIN AREA IND to ON on the SKIN DETAIL 
page of the PAINT menu.

Set SKIN DETECT on the SKIN DETAIL page of the 
PAINT menu.

This causes the area detect cursor to be shown in the 
viewfinder.

Place the area detect cursor on the target, then execute 
SKIN DETECT.

This designates the correction area, which is indicated 
by a zebra pattern.

Change the value of SKIN DTL WIDTH (0 to 359) on 
the SKIN DETAIL page so that the zebra pattern may 
be displayed in the target area.

Set the correction level beforehand on the SKIN 
DETAIL LVL item on the SKIN DETAIL page.

When the setting is finished, set SKIN AREA IND to 
OFF on the SKIN DETAIL page.

The subject is 
completely still 
(Example: When 
shooting 
documents, 
drawings, etc.).

Setting: Set the EVS (Enhanced Vertical 
definition System) function to ON on the 
SW STATUS page of the PAINT menu. 
Enabling the EVS function tends to 
increase the occurrence of aliasing 
problems (moiré patterns). Therefore, 
normally leave the function disabled.
Effect: This enhances the vertical 
resolution.

When adjusting 
for skin detail or 
tone (Example: 
When shooting 
to hide skin 
details)

Setting: See “To correct skin detail” on 
page 60.
Effect: This adjusts the skin detail or 
tone to a designated active area.

The 3200K 
preset white 
balance makes 
the picture 
reddish.

Setting: Change the setting of the preset 
white balance on the PRESET WHT 
page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Effect: This prevents the picture from 
reddening.