Sony DSR-400K/400PK - User Manual

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Sony Corporation

Printed in Japan

3-868-499-15 (1)

Digital Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual

thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

The supplied CD-ROM includes operaion manuals for

the DSR-400/450WS series of digital camcorders

(English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish versions).

For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 26.

DSR-400L/400PL

DSR-400K/400PK

DSR-450WSL/450WSPL

DSR-400L/400PL/400K/400PK/450WSL/450WSPL

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Default Chapter2
- Owner's Record2
Table of Contents5
Chapter 1 Overview7
Product Configurations7
Features8
- Camera Features8
- VTR Features9
Location and Function of Parts10
- Front View10
- Right Side View11
  - Lcd Monitor12
  - Rear Section14
- Left and Upper View16
- Front Section16
- Rear View18
- Lens20
- DXF-801 Viewfinder21
- Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen22
- Status Display on the LCD Monitor24
Using the CD-ROM Manual26
- Preparations26
- Reading the CD-ROM Manual26
Chapter 2 Preparation28
Attaching and Replacing the Lithium Battery28
Preparing the Lens29
- Mounting the Lens29
- Adjusting the Flange Focal Length29
Preparing a Power Supply30
- Using a Battery Pack30
- Using an AC Adaptor30
- Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to an Exhausted Battery31
Adjusting the Viewfinder31
- Fitting the Viewfinder31
- Adjusting the Viewfinder Position32
- Adjusting the Eyepiece Focus and the Screen (Brightness, Contrast, and Outline Emphasis)32
- Attaching a 5-Inch Electronic Viewfinder32
Using the Shoulder Strap33
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position33
Fitting to a Tripod34
Using a Video Light34
Preparing Audio Input System35
- Using the Supplied Microphone35
- Using an External Microphone35
- Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)36
- Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment38
Connecting the Remote Control Unit (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)38
Chapter 3 Connections41
Connecting a Monitor41
Using an I.link Connection42
- Settings Required for an I.link Connection42
- Making a Backup of the Images Being Recorded42
- Using the Camcorder as a Feeder43
Other Connections45
- Connecting a Number of Camcorders45
Chapter 4 Recording and Playback46
Inserting a Cassette46
Basic Procedure for Shooting47
Recording48
- Usable Cassettes48
- Compatibility of Dvcam and DV Formats49
- Selecting the Recording Format50
- Adjusting the Black Balance/White Balance51
- Setting the Electronic Shutter53
- Adjusting the Iris56
- Adjusting the Audio Level58
- Setting the Time Data58
- Setting for Special Shooting Cases61
Back Space Editing62
- Starting Back Space Editing at any Tape Position62
- Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space Editing63
Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec)64
- Making Settings before Shooting64
- Shooting and Recording in Interval Rec Mode64
Recording Analog Composite Signals (with a CBK-SC01 Installed-DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)65
Playing and Checking Recorded Contents66
- Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately after Shooting - Recording Review66
- Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor66
Chapter 5 Menu Displays and67
Menu Displays and Detailed Settings67
Menu Organization and Operation67
- The TOP Menu74
- The File Menu75
- Menu List76
- Displaying Menus94
- Basic Menu Operations94
- Using the USER Menu (Example of the Menu Operation)95
- Editing the USER Menu96
- Display Modes and Setting Change99
- Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings99
Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor99
- Selecting the Display Items99
- Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation/Adjustment Progress Messages100
- Setting the Marker Display101
- Setting the Viewfinder101
- Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars102
- Setting the Shot ID102
- Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows103
Adjustments and Settings from Menus104
- Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Switch Positions104
- Selecting the Output Signals (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)105
- Setting the Color Temperature Manually105
- Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting106
- Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock106
- Assigning Functions to ASSIGN Switches107
- Selecting the Lens File107
- Selecting the Aspect Ratio (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)107
- The Viewfinder108
- Setting the CCD Scan Mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)108
Chapter 6 Saving and Loading the User Setting Data110
Saving and Loading User Files110
- Handling the "Memory Stick110
  - Saving USER Menu Data (User File) to the "Memory Stick111
  - Loading Saved Data from a "Memory Stick113
Saving and Loading Scene Files114
- Saving a Scene File114
- Loading Scene Files116
- Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings117
Displaying a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a "Memory Stick118
Chapter 7 Appendix119
Important Notes on Operation119
- Use and Storage119
- Phenomena Specific to CCD Image Sensors120
Maintenance121
- Cleaning the Video Heads121
- Replacing the Video Heads121
- Replacing Other Parts121
- Using the Auto-Check Function121
About I.link123
- About a "Memory Stick124
Operation Warnings126
- Error Code List128
Troubleshooting129
Specifications131
- Input/Output Connectors132
- Related Products133
- Pin Assignment of the Connectors133
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories134
Glossary136
Index138

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