Sony DSR-400K/400PK User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents

  4
• Overview

  6
  • Product Configurations

    6
  • Features

    7
    • Camera features

      7
    • VTR features

      8
  • Location and Function of Parts

    9
    • Front view

      9
    • Right side view

      10
    • Left and upper view

      15
    • Rear view

      17
    • Lens

      19
    • DXF-801 Viewfinder

      20
    • Status display on the viewfinder screen

      21
    • Status display on the LCD monitor

      23
  • Using the CD-ROM Manual

    25
    • CD-ROM system requirements

      25
    • Preparations

      25
    • Reading the CD-ROM manual

      25
• Preparation

  27
  • Attaching and Replacing the Lithium Battery

    27
  • Preparing the Lens

    28
    • Mounting the lens

      28
    • Adjusting the flange focal length

      28
  • Preparing a Power Supply

    29
    • Using a battery pack

      29
    • Using an AC adaptor

      29
    • Avoiding breaks in operation due to an exhausted battery

      30
  • Adjusting the Viewfinder

    30
    • Adjusting the viewfinder position

      30
    • Adjusting the eyepiece focus and the screen (brightness, contrast, and outline emphasis)

      30
    • Removing the viewfinder

      31
    • Attaching a 5-inch electronic viewfinder

      31
  • Using the Shoulder Strap

    32
  • Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

    32
  • Fitting to a Tripod

    33
  • Using a Video Light

    33
  • Preparing Audio Input System

    34
    • Using the supplied microphone

      34
    • Using an external microphone

      34
    • Using a wireless microphone system

      35
    • Connecting line input audio equipment

      37
  • Connecting the Remote Control Unit (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)

    37
• Connections

  40
  • Connecting a Monitor

    40
  • Using an i.LINK Connection

    41
    • Settings required for an i.LINK connection

      41
    • Making a backup of the images being recorded

      41
    • Using the camcorder as a feeder

      42
  • Other Connections

    44
    • Connecting a number of camcorders

      44
• Recording and Playback

  45
  • Inserting a Cassette

    45
  • Basic Procedure for Shooting

    46
  • Recording

    47
    • Usable cassettes

      47
    • Selecting the recording format

      49
    • Adjusting the black balance/white balance

      50
    • Setting the electronic shutter

      52
    • Adjusting the iris

      55
    • Adjusting the audio level

      57
    • Setting the time data

      57
    • Setting for special shooting cases

      60
  • Back Space Editing

    61
    • Starting back space editing at any tape position

      61
    • Using the edit search function while back space editing

      62
  • Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec)

    63
    • Making settings before shooting

      63
    • Shooting and recording in Interval Rec mode

      63
  • Recording Analog Composite Signals (with a CBK-SC01 Installed- DSR-450WS/450WSP only)

    64
  • Playing and Checking Recorded Contents

    65
    • Checking the recorded contents immediately after shooting - Recording Review

      65
    • Checking the recording on the color video monitor

      65
• Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

  66
  • Menu Organization and Operation

    66
    • The TOP menu

      73
    • Menu list

      75
    • Displaying menus

      93
    • Basic menu operations

      93
    • Using the USER menu (Example of the menu operation)

      94
    • Editing the USER menu

      95
    • Resetting USER menu settings to the standard settings

      98
  • Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor

    98
    • Selecting the display items

      98
    • Display modes and setting change confirmation/adjustment progress messages

      99
    • Setting the marker display

      100
    • Setting the viewfinder

      100
    • Recording shot data superimposed on the color bars

      101
    • Setting the shot ID

      101
    • Displaying the status confirmation windows

      102
  • Adjustments and Settings from Menus

    103
    • Setting gain values for the GAIN switch positions

      103
    • Selecting the output signals (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)

      104
    • Setting the color temperature manually

      104
    • Specifying an offset for the auto white balance setting

      105
    • Setting the date/time of the internal clock

      105
    • Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches

      106
    • Selecting the lens file

      106
    • Selecting the aspect ratio (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)

      107
    • Setting the CCD scan mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP only)

      108
• Saving and Loading the User Setting Data

  109
  • Saving and Loading User Files

    109
    • Handling the “Memory Stick”

      109
    • Saving USER menu data (user file) to the “Memory Stick”

      110
    • Loading saved data from a “Memory Stick”

      112
  • Saving and Loading Scene Files

    113
    • Saving a scene file

      113
    • Loading scene files

      115
    • Resetting the settings of the camcorder to the standard settings

      116
  • Displaying a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a “Memory Stick”

    117
• Appendix

  118
  • Important Notes on Operation

    118
    • Characteristics of CCD sensors

      119
  • Maintenance

    120
    • Cleaning the video heads

      120
    • Replacing the video heads

      120
    • Replacing other parts

      120
    • Using the auto-check function

      120
  • About i.LINK

    122
  • About a “Memory Stick”

    123
  • Operation Warnings

    125
  • Troubleshooting

    128
  • Specifications

    130
  • Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

    133
  • Glossary

    135
  • Index

    137