3-856-085-22(1) Color Video Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. DXC-327BK/BL/BH/BF DXC-327BPK/BPL/BPH/BPF 1996 by Sony Corporation WARNING For the customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide expose the unit to rain or moisture. reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency To avoid electrical shock, do not open energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio personnel only. communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage’’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the right side. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. 2 Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................. 4 Adjustment and Settings ........................................ 46 Composition of the DXC-327B-series Color Reading Indications in the Electronic Video Camera ........................................... 4 Viewfinder .............................................. 46 Choosing from NTSC or PAL System ................ 5 Reading the Viewfinder Screen Display Menu . 49 Notes on Using Accessories with the DXC-327B Adjusting the Viewfinder Screen Display......... 50 Series Camera ........................................... 5 Adjusting the Video Monitor ............................ 51 Adjusting the Iris ............................................... 52 Precautions ................................................................ 6 Selecting the Filter ............................................ 54 On Using and Storing the Camera....................... 6 Adjusting the Black Balance ............................. 54 Managing Hyper-Sensitivity in the CCD Image Adjusting the White Balance............................. 56 Sensor ........................................................ 6 Adjusting the Contrast....................................... 58 Selecting the Shutter Speed ............................... 59 Features ..................................................................... 7 Advanced Operations ............................................. 60 Location and Function of Parts ............................... 8 Zoom Operation ................................................ 60 DXC-327B/327BP Camera Head........................ 8 Adjusting Flange Focal Length ......................... 61 CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor (optional) ........ 16 Doing Close-Ups ............................................... 62 VCL-714BX Zoom Lens................................... 18 Adjusting the Sharpness of the Picture.............. 63 DXF-601/601CE Electronic Viewfinder ........... 20 Selecting the Output Level ................................ 64 Checking the Video Level ................................. 64 Accessory Attachment ........................................... 22 Synchronizing Two or More Cameras (Without Attaching/Detaching a Camera Adaptor ........... 22 Using a Camera Control Unit) ................ 65 Attaching a Videocassette Recorder.................. 24 Title Characters Setting ..................................... 67 Attaching the Zoom Lens and Optional Filter... 25 Connecting a Number of Cameras (Using a Attaching and Adjusting the Electronic Camera Control Unit).............................. 70 Viewfinder .............................................. 27 Attaching a Microphone .................................... 29 Using the Optional Carrying Case ........................ 71 Attaching/Detaching a Tripod ........................... 31 Specifications........................................................... 72 Connections ............................................................. 32 Camera Head DXC-327B/327BP...................... 72 Connecting an S-VHS Format Portable VTR ... 32 Camera Adaptor ................................................ 73 Connecting a Portable VTR .............................. 33 CA-537/537P (Optional) ................................... 73 Connecting an External Microphone................. 33 Zoom Lens VCL-714BX................................... 73 Connecting a Table-Top VTR ........................... 34 Viewfinder DXF-601/601CE ............................ 73 Connecting a Camera Control Unit ................... 34 Carrying Case LC-421 ...................................... 73 Connecting a Remote Control Unit ................... 36 Accessories Supplied......................................... 73 Using the Camera with a VTR .......................... 37 Optional Accessories and Recommended Power Sources ......................................................... 39 Equipment ........................................................ 74 Using a DC Power Supply ................................ 39 Using a Battery Pack ......................................... 40 Sample Video System Configuration .................... 75 Using Power Supplied Through the Camera Adaptor.................................................... 42 Glossary ................................................................... 76 Basic Operations ..................................................... 43 Index ........................................................................ 77 Operating the Camera........................................ 43 Recording with a Portable VTR ........................ 44 Recording with a Table-Top VTR..................... 44 Monitoring the VTR Picture and Audio Output 45 3 Introduction Composition of the DXC-327B-series Color Video Camera DXC-327BF/327BPF DXC-327BK/327BPK DXC-327BL/327BPL VCT-U14 tripod attachment DXF-601/601CE viewfinder DXC-327BH/327BPH VCL-714BX zoom lens M A T W RET Chart for flange focal DXC-327B/327BP camera head length adjustment LC-421 carrying case Composition Model DXC-327BK/327BPK DXC-327BL/327BPL DXC-327BH/327BPH DXC-327BF/327BPF DXC-327B/327BP camera head Yes Yes VCL-714BX zoom lens Yes No DXF-601/601CE viewfinder Yes No Yes LC-421 carrying case No No VCT-U14 tripod attachment Chart for flange focal length Yes Yes Yes adjustment 4 Choosing from NTSC or PAL Notes on Using Accessories with System the DXC-327B Series Camera The following explains the differences between the • If you use the CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor (not NTSC and PAL system regarding accessory selection supplied) with this camera, operate the camera for the DXC-327B series camera. according to the instructions in this manual. • If you use the CA-327/327P Camera Adaptor (not Some PAL components can operate on NTSC supplied), operate the camera according to the equipment and vice-versa. In general, however, this is instructions that come with the adaptor. not the case. You must use the type of equipment and • If you use a zoom lens other than the VCL-714BX accessories that matches the signal system of your zoom lens, operate the camera according to the camera. Use the DXC-327B-series camera within the instructions that come with the lens. (For further NTSC color system, and use the DXC-327BP series information on accessories, see “Optional camera within the PAL system. Accessories and Recommended Equipment”, on page 74.) 5 Precautions On Using and Storing the Camera Managing Hyper-Sensitivity in the CCD Image Sensor This section explains how to safely use, store and clean the camera. Because of the high sensitivity of the CCD image sensors, the following phenomena may appear on the When setting up the camera monitor screen while you are using the DXC-327B- • Do not attach the zoom lens without reading series color camera. These phenomena do not mean “Attaching the Zoom Lens and Optional Filter” on that there is anything wrong with the camera. page 25. Attaching the lens incorrectly may damage the lens. Vertical smear • Do not directly connect the camera to an AC power Smear tends to happen when an extremely bright object line. Use the recommended camera adaptor or use a such as an electric light, fluorescent lamp, sunlight, or 12 volt DC power source. strong reflection is being shot. • Do not block air circulation