Sony DNW-7/7P User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents

  7
• Chapter 1 Overview

  13
  • 1-1 Features

    13
    • 1-1-1 Camera Features

      14
    • 1-1-2 VTR Features

      16
  • 1-2 Example of System Configuration

    18
  • 1-3 Precautions

    20
  • 1-4 Using the CD-ROM Manual

    21
    • 1-4-1 CD-ROM System Requirements

      21
    • 1-4-2 Preparations

      21
    • 1-4-3 To Read the CD-ROM Manual

      23
• Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

  25
  • 2-1 Power Supply

    25
  • 2-2 Accessory Attachments

    27
  • 2-3 Audio Functions

    29
  • 2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions

    38
  • 2-5 Setup Menu Operating Section

    50
  • 2-6 Time Code System

    52
  • 2-7 Warnings and Indications

    58
  • 2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel

    61
• Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

  65
  • 3-1 About Cassettes

    65
    • 3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette Loading a cassette

      65
    • 3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure

      68
  • 3-2 Recording

    69
    • 3-2-1 Basic Procedure

      69
    • 3-2-2 Continuous Recording

      73
    • 3-2-3 Recording Good Shot Markers

      76
    • 3-2-4 Recording a Recording Start Marker

      76
  • 3-3 Checking the Recording — Playback

    77
    • 3-3-1 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording — Recording Review

      77
    • 3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor — Playback in Color

      78
• Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

  79
  • 4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

    79
    • 4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance

      80
    • 4-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance

      83
  • 4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter

    89
    • 4-2-1 Shutter Modes

      89
    • 4-2-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Speed

      91
  • 4-3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

    97
  • 4-4 Adjusting the Audio Level

    100
  • 4-5 Setting the Time Data

    103
    • 4-5-1 Setting the User Bits

      103
    • 4-5-2 Setting the Time Code

      105
    • 4-5-3 Saving the Real Time in the Time Code

      107
    • 4-5-4 Synchronizing the Time Code

      108
    • 4-5-5 Setting Cassette Numbers and Shot Numbers

      113
  • 4-6 Setup Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen

    115
    • 4-6-1 Setup Menu Configuration

      115
    • 4-6-2 Basic Use of the Setup Menu

      118
  • 4-7 Indicators in the Viewfinder

    123
    • 4-7-1 Layout of Indicators in the Viewfinder

      123
    • 4-7-2 Setting the Indicator

      125
  • 4-8 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

    128
    • 4-8-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

      129
    • 4-8-2 Selecting the Display Items

      133
    • 4-8-3 Display Mode and Setting Change and Adjustment Progress Messages

      136
    • 4-8-4 Setting the Marker Display

      139
    • 4-8-5 Recording Superimposed Shot Data in Color Bars

      141
    • 4-8-6 Setting the Shot ID

      144
    • 4-8-7 Displaying Time Code and Other Information

      148
  • 4-9 Adjustments and Settings From the Setup Menu

    151
    • 4-9-1 Setting the GAIN Selector Values

      152
    • 4-9-2 Selecting the Functions

      154
    • 4-9-3 Selecting the Test Output

      158
    • 4-9-4 Selecting the Aspect Ratio (DNW-90WS/ 90WSP/9WS/9WSP Only)

      160
  • 4-10 VTR Menu Display in the Display Panel

    165
    • 4-10-1 Configuration and Functions of the VTR Menu

      165
    • 4-10-2 Using the VTR Menu

      166
    • 4-10-3 Example Operations in the VTR Menu

      172
  • 4-11 Using the Setup Card

    179
    • 4-11-1 Handling the Setup Card

      179
    • 4-11-2 Using Data on the Setup Card

      181
• Chapter 5 Setting Up the Camcorder

  193
  • 5-1 Power Supply

    193
    • 5-1-1 Using a BP-L60/L90 Battery Pack

      193
    • 5-1-2 Using an NP-1B Battery Pack

      196
    • 5-1-3 Using a BP-90A Battery Pack

      197
    • 5-1-4 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to Dead Batteries

      199
    • 5-1-5 Using an AC Adaptor

      200
    • 5-1-6 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System

      201
    • 5-1-7 Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System

      201
  • 5-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder

    202
    • 5-2-1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position

      202
    • 5-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen

      204
    • 5-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder

      205
    • 5-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece

      207
  • 5-3 Mounting the Lens

    209
  • 5-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

    210
  • 5-5 Audio Input System

    212
    • 5-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone

      212
    • 5-5-2 Using an External Microphone

      215
    • 5-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)

      220
    • 5-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment

      226
  • 5-6 Tripod Mounting

    227
  • 5-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap

    229
  • 5-8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

    231
  • 5-9 Using the XLR Caps

    232
  • 5-10 Putting On the Rain Cover

    233
  • 5-11 Connecting the Remote Control Unit

    235
  • 5-12 Connecting a VA-DN1 Camcorder Interface Adaptor

    237
• Chapter 6 Maintenance

  239
  • 6-1 Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting

    239
    • 6-1-1 Preparations for Testing

      239
    • 6-1-2 Testing the Camera

      240
    • 6-1-3 Testing the VTR

      243
  • 6-2 Maintenance

    248
    • 6-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads

      248
    • 6-2-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder

      248
  • 6-3 Operation Warnings

    250
• Appendix

  253
  • Specifications

    253
    • Video Camera Section

      254
    • VTR Section

      257
    • Supplied Accessories

      260
    • Recommended Additional Equipment

      260
  • Glossary

    263
  • Index

    271