COLOR VIDEO CAMERA BVP-570WSPK - used … · The BVP-570WSPK’s boost frequency range of 3.6 to 9 MHz allows you to obtain subtle video expression by setting the most appropriate

OPERATION MANUAL [English]1st Edition

COLOR VIDEO CAMERA

BVP-570WSPK

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.

For the customers in U.S.A.This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference when theequipment is operated in a commercial environment. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. Operation of this equipment in aresidential area is likely to cause harmful interference inwhich case the user will be required to correct theinterference at his or her own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications notexpressly approved in this manual could void your authorityto operate this equipment.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manualmust be used with this equipment in order to comply withthe limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part15 of FCC Rules.

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Table of C

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents 1

Table of Contents

Chapter 1Overview

1-1 Features ........................................................................................... 1-11-2 System Configuration .................................................................... 1-5

2-1 Accessory Attachments .................................................................. 2-12-2 Controls ........................................................................................... 2-2

Chapter 3Setting Up the VideoCamera

3-1 Notes on Handling .......................................................................... 3-13-1-1 Precautions ............................................................................. 3-13-1-2 Notes on CCD Image Sensors ................................................ 3-1

3-2 Connections ..................................................................................... 3-23-2-1 Attaching a Betacam SP VTR................................................ 3-23-2-2 Attaching a Camera Adaptor.................................................. 3-3

3-3 Power Supply .................................................................................. 3-63-3-1 With a Betacam SP VTR Attached ........................................ 3-63-3-2 With a Camera Adaptor Attached .......................................... 3-6

3-4 Mounting a Lens ............................................................................. 3-73-5 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length............................................... 3-83-6 Adjusting the Viewfinder ............................................................... 3-9

3-6-1 Moving the Viewfinder .......................................................... 3-93-6-2 Adjusting the Focus and Screen of the Viewfinder ............. 3-103-6-3 Detaching the Viewfinder .................................................... 3-113-6-4 Detaching the Eyepiece........................................................ 3-11

3-7 Connecting a Microphone ........................................................... 3-123-7-1 Attaching a Microphone with a Suspension ........................ 3-123-7-2 Attaching a Microphone Without a Suspension .................. 3-12

3-8 Mounting on a Tripod .................................................................. 3-133-9 Attaching the Shoulder Strap...................................................... 3-143-10Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position .......................................... 3-153-11Connecting a Remote Control Unit ............................................ 3-16

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Chapter 2Locations and Functionsof Parts and Controls

Chapter 4Adjustments and Settingsfor Recording

4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance ........................ 4-14-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance .................................................. 4-14-1-2 Adjusting the White Balance ................................................. 4-3

4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter ....................................................... 4-64-2-1 Shutter Modes ........................................................................ 4-64-2-2 Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed............................................. 4-7

4-3 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic IrisAdjustment ...................................................................................... 4-8

4-4 OPERATION Menu Display on the Viewfinder Screen............. 4-94-4-1 Configuration of the OPERATION Menu ............................. 4-94-4-2 Basic Use of OPERATION Menu ....................................... 4-10

4-5 Indicators in the Viewfinder ........................................................ 4-114-6 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ................................... 4-12

4-6-1 Configuration of Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen.............................................................................................. 4-12

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Chapter 4Adjustments and Settingsfor Recording

4-7 Setup by OPERATION Menu ..................................................... 4-144-7-1 Selecting Display Items ....................................................... 4-144-7-2 Setting the Marker Display .................................................. 4-154-7-3 Setting the GAIN Selector Values ....................................... 4-164-7-4 Selecting the Aspect Ratio ................................................... 4-174-7-5 Selecting the Test Signal Output .......................................... 4-184-7-6 Automatic Setting of Iris Opening/Knee ............................. 4-194-7-7 Selecting Functions .............................................................. 4-204-7-8 Auto Setup............................................................................ 4-214-7-9 Diagnosis .............................................................................. 4-224-7-10 Setting the Camera No. and ID ........................................... 4-23

4-8 PAINT Menu ................................................................................ 4-24

Chapter 5Shooting Operations

Appendixes

6-1 Operation Warnings ...................................................................... 6-16-2 Cleaning the viewfinder ................................................................. 6-3

Specifications......................................................................................... A-1Testing the Video Camera Before Shooting ....................................... A-2Glossary ................................................................................................. A-4

Index ........................................................................................................ I-1

5-1 Shooting Operations ....................................................................... 5-1

Chapter 6Maintenance

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1-1 Features

Wide range of detail control functions todeliver high picture detail

Multi Matrix FunctionThe Multi-Matrix function separates the video signalinto 16 individually adjustable color areas, thusallowing color uniformity to be attained even amongdifferent cameras.

Knee Saturation control functionThis function prevents knee saturation in highlights.

Adaptive detail control functionThis function adjusts the detail gain individually forboth black and white.A knee aperture function also allows you to adjust thedetail signal beyond the knee point for highlights.

Triple-Skin-tone detail functionThis function creates three detail gate signals for anythree colors in the picture, allowing you to control(emphasize or suppress) the amount of detail for thecorresponding hues.In addition, a skin-tone-detail auto-hue functionautomatically generates a gate signal for a subject towhich skin detail is added.

Detail-boost frequency controlThe BVP-570WSPK’s boost frequency range of 3.6 to9 MHz allows you to obtain subtle video expression bysetting the most appropriate edge width for the subject.

Detail mix ratio control (before and aftergamma)By enabling the control of the amount of detail signalin the video signal before and after gamma processing,the BVP-570WSPK makes it possible to emphasize orsuppress detail in high-video-level areas.

H/V ratio controlThe H-detail and V-detail ratio can be adjusted.

The BVP-570WSPK is a DSP (digital signalprocessing) color video camera with a built-in widescreen type CCD block. The BVP-570WSPK can beused for Electronic Field Production (EFP) byconnecting the optional CCU-700P Camera ControlUnit through a CA-550P/570P Camera Adaptor, andfor assembling a Betacam SP System suitable forElectronic News Gathering (ENG) by attaching theoptional CA-553 Camera Adaptor and BVV-5PSBetacam SP (Superior Performance) Series PortableVideo Cassette Recorder.

The principle features of the BVP-570WSPK are asfollows:

ADSP (Advanced Digital signalprocessing)

Incorporating new-generation-VLSI-based ADSP and12-bit AD conversion, the BVP-570WSPK provideshigher picture quality (enhanced S/N ratio anddynamic range) and a host of functions that deliver thesharpest image detail possible.All video signal processing following AD conversionis entirely digital, using 32-bit quantization and asampling rate of 36 MHz. As a result, a digitizationrate of some 80% is attained, while maintaining highpicture quality.

Adaptive knee function and skin-toneauto-iris function

An adaptive knee function varies the knee curve forhighlights in accordance with a luminance histogramof the image, to produce higher gradation quality.An additional skin-tone-auto-iris function ensuresuniform luminance in skin color and other specialhues.

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Advanced performance• Subtle video imaging through a variety of detaileffects

• Selectable aspect ratio of 16:9 or 4:3

Superb stabilityThe BVP-570WSPK is capable of stable operationover long periods and extreme temperature variations.

Easy setup• Unlike previous video camera models, the BVP-570WSPK supports setup operations using numericaldata, eliminating on-board volume adjustmentsrequired in previous video camera models.

• Easy reproduction of setup conditions allow uniformcolor matching even when using multiple cameras.

Improved reliabilityThe BVP-570WSPK provides self-diagnostics for theentire digital signal processing range.

Built-in Power HAD Sensor CCD block

A built-in CCD block incorporates a Power HADsensor1)TM CCD2) with 600,000 pixels to achieve highimage quality suitable for Electronic Field Production.The CCD has the following characteristics:• High sensitivity• High signal-to-noise ratio: 63 dB (standard)• Very low smear• Very low flare

Remote control of filter position is also possible byattaching the optional BKDW-701 Servo Filter Unit.

Automatic adjustment of black/whitebalance and memory function

A simple switch operation enables the automaticadjustment of the black set, black balance, and whitebalance. Adjustment settings are saved in memory,and maintained even when video camera is turned off,eliminating the need to make adjustments each timeyou turn on the video camera.By selecting the setting to suit the lighting conditions,the camera is automatically adjusted according to thewhite balance saved in memory. Preset white balancesfor various temperatures can also be selected whenthere is no time to make an adjustment.

Expanded number of Automatic SetupItemsIn addition to level settings (white/black balance, blackset, etc.), automatic setup is now possible for shadingcompensation.

1) Power HADPower Hole-Accumulated Diode“Power HAD” is a trademark of Sony Corporation

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2) CCDCharge-Coupled Device

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Sophisticated electronic shutterAn advanced built-in electronic shutter allows you tocapture even fast-moving objects with very littleblurring. The shutter can also be used in the followingspecial mode:• Clear Scan1)TM (CLS) mode: suitable for shootingmonitor screens with vertical scanning frequencies ofover 50.2 Hz, to obtain images with no horizontalstreaks of noise.

Easy setup by setup menu (use of rotaryencoder)A setup menu display provided on the viewfinderscreen makes setting up the video camera quick andeasy. Items that can be set or selected on the setupmenu include shutter speed, shutter modes (CLS),display items on the viewfinder screen, video amplifiergain, safety zone marker2), center marker3), and cameraID. The use of an external monitor screen or rotaryencoder makes setting up even easier.

High-performance viewfinder (optionalBVF-10CE/20WCE/C10W)• Three types of optional viewfinders are provided forvarious uses.

• A quick-start type of CRT shows an image almostimmediately after the power is turned on.

• A high-resolution CRT gives a crisp image thatallows easy focusing.

• A low-flare type of CRT provides the viewfinderscreen with high visibility.

• Menu operations that allow you to switch on and offthe safety zone marker indicating the effectiveimaging area, and the center marker indicating thecenter of the image.

• A large aperture design for clear viewing, even withyour eye away from the viewfinder.

• An easily detachable eyepiece. With the eyepieceremoved, the center of the image remains clear, evenfrom a distance. Removal of the eyepiece also allowsthe CRT screen and mirror to be easily cleaned.

• Viewfinder position that is adjustable forward andbackward as well as right and left.

• The addition of the optional BKW-401 ViewfinderRotation Bracket allows you to quickly fold theviewfinder away to prevent collisions between thevideo camera and your leg while carrying the cameraby its grip.

• The attachment of an optional fog-proof filter (PartNo. 1-547-341-11) prevents breath or vaporcondensation.

Various viewfinder displaysThe viewfinder screen not only shows operation-related messages, a zebra pattern4), a safety zonemarker and a center marker, but also the principalsettings of the video camera in both characters andsymbols.Above and below the viewfinder screen are alsoarranged red and green tally lamps, a battery levelindicator, warning lamps, and a lamp indicatingexistence of nonstandard settings, allowing you toquickly verify settings and camera operations.

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1) CLS“Clear Scan” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

2) Safety zone markerA box indicating an area equal to 80% to 90% of thetotal viewfinder area.

3) Center markerA cross indicating the center of the viewfinder screen.

4) Zebra patternA striped pattern on the viewfinder screen that allowsyou to ascertain the video level of the subject byindicating picture areas with a video level of about490 mV and of 700 mV or above.

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Wide range of selectable video amplifiergain valuesNine gain values ranging from –3 dB to +30 dB can beselected for the video amplifier. Even with a high gainvalue, pictures with little noise can be obtained due tothe video camera’s high signal-to-noise ratio.

EVSAn EVS1) incorporating newly developed CCD-drivetechnology achieves a vertical resolution of 530 TVlines while suppressing line flicker.

Automatic iris closing mechanismThe lens iris closes automatically when:• the black balance is adjusted automatically, or• the black shading is adjusted automatically.

Playback monitoring during recordingSetting the RET switch below the lens mount allowsthe monitoring on the viewfinder screen of theplayback picture or return video signal from thecamera control unit, even while you continue to shoot.

EBU color bar generationThe built-in color bar generation circuits provide anEBU type color bar signal that allows easy adjustmentof a color monitor.

Recording functions•An external microphone can be mounted on the videocamera.

• When a Betacam SP portable VTR to the videocamera is attached, the recording level on audiochannel 1 can be easily adjusted with a control knobon the front of the viewfinder.

Remote control capabilityYou can connect an optional RM-P9 Remote ControlUnit to the video camera to remotely control thecamera’s principal functions.

Other features• Genlock function (when using a camera adaptor)• Time code genlock function (when using the BVV-5PS Betacam SP VTR)

• Drip-proof construction

Related manualsIn addition to the present Operation Manual, the BVP-570WSPK comes with a separate MaintenanceManual. Please refer to the Maintenance Manual fordetails on internal electrical and electronic circuitry,and switches, etc., and for technical informationregarding maintenance.

1) EVSEnhanced Vertical definition System

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1-2 System Configuration

BKDW-701 ServoFilter Unit

Zoom lens

VCT-14 TripodAdaptor

BVF-55CE5-inch Monochrome

Viewfinder

RM-P9 RemoteControl Unit

CA-3A

CNU-700 CommandNetwork Unit

RCP-700 SeriesRemote Control Panel

VFH-500Viewfinder

Hood

BVW-50P

CA-57AP CCU-370PDCU-371WSP

CA-553BetacamAdaptor

CCA-5cable

(200m)CCA-5cable(200m)

CCA-5cable

(200m)

CCA-5 cable(200m)

BVV-5PS

CCU-350P

CCU-355P

CA-50AP

CA-55AP

MSU-700

BVF-10CE1.5-inch Black andWhite Viewfinder

BVW-50PDVW-250P

RCP-700 SeriesRemote Control Panel

CCZ cable

CCA-5 cable(50m)

BP-90ADC-300

BKP-L551 BP-L60/L90

Triax cable

Triax cable CCU-550P

CCU-700P

BVP-570WSPK

CAC-6 ReturnSelect Box

BKP-7900 ExpansionBoard

BKP-7931Sub Encoder Unit

CA-550P/ 570P

CA-530

BKW-401Rotary Bracket

VCS-700 VideoSelector

BVF-C10W1.35-inch color

Viewfinder

BVF-20WCE2-inch Black andWhite Viewfinder

BKP-5530CameraCarryingHandle

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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-1

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2-1 Accessory Attachments Chapter 2 Locations and F


ontrols

1 1/4" screw (for light attachment)Use to attach a video light. You can find the screwunder the screw cap.

2 Shoulder strap fittingUse to attach the supplied shoulder strap to the videocamera when a camera adaptor is attached. Fix oneend of the strap to this fitting and the other end to thefitting on the camera adaptor.

3 Lens fixing leverUse to fix the lens (not supplied) onto the lens mount.

Grip

7 LENS connector

4 Lens mount capKeep this cap on when no lens is mounted. Toremove, push up the lens fixing lever 3.

5 Lens mountAttach a lens (not supplied) to this mount.

6 Tripod mountWhen using a tripod, fit the VCT-14 tripod adaptor tothis mount.

7 LENS connector (12-pin)Use to connect the cable attached to the mounted lens.The lens is controlled from the video camera throughthis connector.

1 1/4" screw

2 Shoulder strap fitting

3 Lens fixing lever

4 Lens mount cap

5 Lens mount

6 Tripod mount

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ontrols

2-2 Controls

1 Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever

2 Viewfinder left-right positioning lever

3 Viewfinder stopper

5 Diopter adjustment ring

8 CANCEL switch

4 Microphone

9 PEAKING control

(not used)

7 MENU SELcontrol/button

(supplied withthe BVF-10CE)

BVF-10CE

DISPLAY ZEBRA TALLY

PEAKING CONTRAST BRIGHT

!¡ BRIGHT control

!º CONTRAST control

6 Viewfinder

!™ TALLY switch

!£ ZEBRA switch




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!™ TALLY switchControls the tally lamps as follows:HIGH: The tally lamps’ brightness is set to high.OFF: The tally lamps are disabled.LOW: The tally lamps’ brightness is set to low.

!£ ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switchControls the zebra pattern display on the viewfinderscreen as follows:ON: A zebra pattern appears continuously.OFF: No zebra pattern appears.MOMENTARY: A zebra pattern appears for 5 to 6

seconds. The zebra pattern is set to indicate areasof the picture where the video level is about490 mV and of 700 mV or above.

1 Viewfinder front-rear positioning leverLoosen to adjust the viewfinder position in the front-to-rear direction.

2 Viewfinder left-right positioning leverLoosen to adjust the viewfinder position sideways.

3 Viewfinder stopperPrevents the viewfinder from falling when it is movedsideways.

4 Microphone (supplied with the BVF-10CE)Picks up sound when shooting.

5 Diopter adjustment ringAdjusts image visibility on the viewfinder screen.

6 ViewfinderDisplays, in black and white, the image being shot orthe picture being played back by a VTR connected tothe video camera, and various warnings and messagesregarding the operation and settings of the videocamera. A zebra pattern, a safety zone marker, and acenter marker also appear on the viewfinder screen.For details on the various viewfinder displays, see Section“4-5 Indicators in the Viewfinder” on page 4-11.

7 MENU SEL (select) control/button (rotaryencoder)Selects and sets the menu item displayed on theviewfinder screen.

8 CANCEL switchCancels the contents of a menu setting, or returns tothe previous page of a menu.

9 PEAKING controlAdjusts the picture sharpness of the viewfinder screen.Appropriate setting of this control makes focusingeasier. This control has no effect on the output signalsof the video camera.

!º CONTRAST controlAdjusts the picture contrast of the viewfinder screen.This control has no effect on the output signal of thevideo camera.

!¡ BRIGHT controlAdjusts the picture brightness of the viewfinder screen.This control has no effect on the output signals of thevideo camera.

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ontrols

Eyecup

!∞ FILTER (optical filter) selectorSelects the filter to be used according to the lightingconditions.Sixteen filter selections are available, consisting ofdifferent combinations of ND (neutral density) filters(inner filter knob) and color temperature conversionfilters (outer filter ring).

When you change the setting of this selector while theMESSAGE setting in the VF DISPLAY items ofOPERATION menu is set to ON, the new settingappears in the message display area of the viewfinderscreen for about 3 seconds.

!§ VF DISP (display) selectorTurns on and off viewfinder screen indications(character displays, safety zone marker, center marker)and menu displays.ON: The characters indicating the operation status

appear on the viewfinder screen.OFF: No character or marker display appears on the

viewfinder screen.MENU: The setup menu appears on the viewfinder

screen.For details on how to make settings through the setup menu,see “4-7 Setup by OPERATION Menu” on page 4-14.

ND filter Color temperatureconversion filter

1 A

2 B

3 C

4 D

Cross filter

3200K

4300K

6300K

Straight through

1/4ND

1/16ND

1/64ND

@∞ VTR/CA connector

@§ Betacam adaptormounting screw

@¶ CA screw

@¡ GAIN selector

!∞ FILTER selector

!§ VF DISP selector

!• ENC/RGB selector

@º CAMERA/VTR selector

@™ OUTPUT/DCC selector

@£ WHITE BAL selector

!ª AUTO W/B BAL switch

!¶ R/G/B selector

@¢ CA mount




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OFF ON

STBYSAVE

CAMERA

VTR

!¶ R/G/B (red/green/blue) selectorSelects the component signal to be output from theTEST OUT connector when the ENC/RGB selector isset to RGB.The output of R-G or B-G signals may also be set bymenu operations.For details, see the maintenance manual.

!• ENC/RGB (encoded composite video signal/RGB signal) selectorSelects the video signal output from the TEST OUTconnector.ENC: A composite video signal is output.RGB: The component video signal selected by the R/

G/B selector is output.

Note

While the SDI output connected to CA-530 is in use,or the tally indicator is lighting, RGB mode cannot beselected.

!ª AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/blackbalance adjustment) switchSpecifies the automatic adjustment of the whitebalance and black balance.WHT: Automatic adjustment of the white balance. If

the WHITE BAL selector is set to A or B, theadjusted value is stored in the correspondingmemory.

BLK: Automatic adjustment of black set and blackbalance. The adjusted value is stored in a specialmemory.

@º CAMERA/VTR selectorSelects the mode which determines if a Betacam SPVTR attached to the video camera starts recording.

@¡ GAIN selectorSelects the video amplifier gain according to thelighting conditions. The selector has three positions(L, M, and H) that can be assigned a set of three gainvalues through the setup menu. The factory settingsare as follows:L: 0 dBM: 9 dBH: 18 dB

For details on setting the gain, see “4-7-3 Setting the GAINSelector Values” on page 4-16.

When you change the setting of this selector while theMESSAGE setting in the VF DISPLAY item ofOPERATION menu is set to ON, the new settingappears in the message display area of the viewfinderscreen for about 3 seconds.(Example: “GAIN: 12dB”)

OFF, SAVEThe VTR does not start recording and no image appearson the viewfinder screen even if you press the VTR STARTbutton. This is a power saving position for times when theVTR is not in use.

ON, STBYThe VTR starts recording themoment you press the VTRSTART button.

ON, SAVEThe VTR starts recording when you pressthe VTR START button. If recording isbeing restarted on a tape with a previousshot, the shot switching portion ofrecording may be become disarrayed.This is a power saving position for timeswhen the VTR is not in use.

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@™ OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/DynamicContrast Control) selectorSelects the signal (color bar signal or video signal) tobe output to the viewfinder, the VTR connector andthe TEST OUT connector while turning on or off theDCC1) function.The settings of this selector and their effects are asfollows:

Set this selector to BARS, DCC OFF in the followingcases:• When adjusting a video monitor connected to thevideo camera.

• When adjusting the color bar signal.

Note

• When you change the setting of this selector fromBARS, DCC OFF to CAM, DCC ON, the lens iris,when set for manual adjustment, may not return to itsexact previous state.You should therefore check the iris opening beforestarting to shoot.

• To set the auto knee menu to normal auto knee(NOR) or adaptive mode (ADP) when DCC is on, goto the W. CLIP/KNEE page of the PAINT menu.

@£ WHITE BAL (white balance memory) selectorSelects the white balance adjustment method and thewhite balance memory bank to be used.PRST (preset): The video camera is adjusted to the

preset white balance value for the colortemperature of 3200K.

A or B: White balance memory bank A or B isselected. When you push the AUTO W/B BALswitch to WHT, the white balance is adjusted forthe color temperature corresponding to the settingof the FILTER selector. The adjusted whitebalance value is stored in the selected memory.The memory banks can store 4 white balancevalues each, for a total of 8.

When you change the setting of this selector while theMESSAGE setting in the VF DISPLAY items ofOPERATION menu is set to ON, the new settingappears in the message display area of the viewfinderscreen for about 3 seconds.(Examples: “WHITE: Ach.” “WHITE:PRESET”)

@¢ CA mountMounts a CA-530/550P/570P Camera Adaptor.

@∞ VTR/CA connector (68×2-pin)Connects the 68×2-pin connector of equipmentmounted on the CA mount.

@§ Betacam adaptor mounting screwUse these screws to mount the CA-553 BetacamAdaptor.

@¶ CA screwTighten the screw to fix the CA-530/550P/570PCamera Adaptor to the video camera.

1) DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control) (AUTO KNEE)When shooting against a very bright background with theiris opening adjusted to the subject, objects in thebackground will be lost in the glare. In such cases, theDCC function will restore much of the lost detail.

This function is effective when high contrast is involved,as in the following cases:• When shooting people in the shade under a clear sky.• When shooting people in front of a window against a

bright background outside.

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BARS, DCC OFFA color bar signal is output. The DCC function is not activated.When you change the selector from CAM, DCC ON to thisposition while the MESSAGE setting in the VF DISPLAY items ofOPERATION menu is set to ON, the indication “DCC: OFF”appears for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen.

CAM, DCC OFFThe video signal is output. The DCC function is notactivated.When you change the selector from CAM, DCC ON tothis position while the MESSAGE setting in the VFDISPLAY items of OPERATION menu is set to ON,the indication “DCC:OFF” appears for about 3seconds on the viewfinder screen.

CAM, DCC ONThe video signal is output and the DCC function is activated.When you change the selector to this position while theMESSAGE setting in the VF DISPLAY items of OPERATIONmenu is set to ON, the indication “DCC:ON” appears for about 3seconds on the viewfinder screen.

BARS CAM

ONOFF

OUTPUT

DCC




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@• TEST OUT connector (BNC type)Outputs the signal selected by the ENC/RGB selectorand the R/G/B selector. You can connect a videomonitor or a VTR to this connector.

@• TEST OUT connector

@ª REMOTE connector

#º MIC connector

@ª REMOTE connector (6-pin)Connects the optional RM-P9 Remote Control Unit.The RM-P9 controls the main functions on the BVP-570WSPK.

Note

Do not connect the RM-P9 to the REMOTE connectoron the optional CA-3A (not supplied) Camera Adaptoras this will result in operational errors.

#¢ VF connector

#™ SHUTTER switch

#¡ VTR START button

#£ MIC LEVEL control

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ontrols

#º MIC (microphone) connector (XLR type, 3-pin,female)Connects a microphone cable to accept a phantompower supply. Power to the microphone is suppliedthrough this connector.

#¡ VTR START buttonPress this button to start recording, and press it againto stop. Functions exactly the same as the VTR buttonon the lens.When a camera control unit is attached through acamera adaptor, hold down this button to talk to thecamera control unit operator through the intercommicrophone of the camera adaptor.By setting an internal switch in the camera adaptor orSYSTEM CONFIG menu, you can monitor the returnvideo 2 signal from the camera control unit on theviewfinder screen when you hold down this button.For details on changing the internal switch setting of thecamera adaptor, refer to the operation manual for thecamera adaptor.For details on changing the SYSTEM CONFIG menu settingof the camera, refer to the maintenance manual.

#™ SHUTTER switchSet to ON when using the electronic shutter. Set toSEL when changing the shutter speed/mode. Whenyou change the shutter speed/mode while theMESSAGE setting in the VF DISPLAY items ofOPERATION menu is set to ON, the new settingappears in the message display area of the viewfinderscreen for about 3 seconds.(Examples: “:SS:1/125,” “:CLS:50.2Hz”)For details on setting the shutter speed/mode, see “4-2-2Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed” on page 4-7.

#£ MIC LEVEL (microphone level) controlAdjusts the recording level of the microphone.

#¢ VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)Connects the cable of a viewfinder. When using theBVF-50CE 5-inch viewfinder, always use the specifiedviewfinder cable (Part No. 1-574-431-11).

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3-1-1 Precautions

To keep the video camera in good operating condition, take the followingprecautions:

Do not subject the video camera to strong shocks or vibrationsThis may damage the exterior of the video camera as well as its internalcircuits.

After useTurn off the equipment connected to the video camera

Where to store the video cameraOn a flat surface in an air-conditioned place.Do not expose the video camera to:• extreme temperatures• excessive moisture• excessive vibrations• strong magnetic fields• direct sunlight or heaters for long periods

3-1-2 Notes on CCD Image Sensors

Vertical smear

Vertical smear consists of vertical banding may appear an extremely brightobject during shooting. This is likely to occur at faster electronic shutterspeeds.

Aliasing

Aliasing is the jagged appearance that stripes or lines assume duringshooting.

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Image with vertical, light trails appears.

Extremely bright object (a mercurylamp, the sun, reflected light, and soon)

The monitor screen

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3 Attach the CA-553 to the video camera.

4 Remove the VTR grip.

5 Connect the VTR to the video camera.

Attaching a BVV-5PS Betacam SP VTR to the videocamera requires the use of the CA-553 Betacam 50-pininterface (not supplied).

Attaching a Betacam SP VTR

1 Remove the grip of the video camera.

2 Attach the grip supplied with the CA-553 to thevideo camera.

You may also attach the optional BKP-5530 carryinghandle (for the BVV-5PS).

You can attach either a Betacam SP VTR or a cameraadaptor to the video camera. Attaching a cameraadaptor allows you to connect other equipment such asa VTR, a camera control unit, and an AC adaptor.

3-2-1 Attaching a Betacam SPVTR

Loosen the screws withscrewdriver.

Loosen thescrews.

BVV-5PS

CA-553

Tighten the screws.

CA-553

Tighten the screws.

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6 Securely tighten the two screws supplied with theVTR.

3-2-2 Attaching a CameraAdaptor

When the CA-550P/570P Camera Adaptor is attachedto the video camera, you can connect a VTR, a cameracontrol unit, or an AC adaptor to the camera adaptor.

Attaching a Camera Adaptor

1 Attach the CA-550P/570P Camera Adaptor to thevideo camera.Hook the upper part of the CA mount then push thelower part securely. Then make sure the videocamera adaptor is completely attached to the videocamera.

Tighten the screws.

2 Securely tighten the CA screw supplied with thecamera.

Removing a Camera Adaptor

Completely loosen the CA screw on the video camerauntil it idles and then remove the camera adaptor whilepushing the CA screw.

Loosen the CA screw onthe video camera until itidles and then remove thecamera adaptor whilepushing the CA screw.

Tighten the CA screw.

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CA-550P/570P/530 Camera Adaptor

Connecting a VTR to the camera adaptor

You can connect VTR to the CA-550P/570P/530Camera Adaptor attached to the video camera. Youcan then connect the following VTRs to the videocamera and use the following connecting cables:

Connecting an AC adaptor to the cameraadaptor

You can connect the AC-500CE/550CE AC Adaptorto the CA-550P/570P/530 Camera Adaptor attached tothe video camera.

Connecting a camera control unit/remotecontrol panel to the camera adaptor

You can connect the CCU-700P to the CA-550P/570PCamera Adaptor attached to the video camera. Youcannot use a camera control unit and an RM-P9Remote Control Unit connected to the video camera atthe same time. If you do, operation errors will occur.

Connecting CableCCZ-2 (2 m)CCZ-10 (10 m)

26-pin

26-pin

Portable Video CassetteRecorderBVV-5PSBVW-50PDVW-250P

VBS forgenlock

DC IN 4-pin

26-pinDC connectingcable


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AC AdaptorAC-500CE/550CE Power input

Video output

Microphoneoutput

CA-550P/570P Camera Adaptor

Microphoneoutput

Video output

Power input

BVP-570WSPK

Triax Cable(CCT cable)

CCU-700PCameraControl Unit

BVP-570WSPKConnecting Cable CCA-5

RCP-700 Series

RemoteControlPanel


14-pin

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Functions obtained by connecting acamera control unit

By connecting a camera control unit to the videocamera for operation from a remote control panel ormaster set-up unit, you can operate the followingfunctions as you would do through menu operations onthe camera:• Auto set-up (level adjustments and automatic black

and white balance adjustments)• Clearing of scene files or set-up file data• Clearing of painting data• Output of test signal

Output of color bars and test signals• If you carry out auto set-up from a remote control

panel or master set-up unit, it is possible to carry outthe set-up even while color bars or a test signal isbeing output. After completing the set-up, the colorbars or test signal reappears in the viewfinder.

• Turning off the video camera while color bars or atest signal is being output ends the output of the colorbars or test signal.

For details, refer to the optional BVP-500 series videocamera system manual.

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3-3 Power Supply

For details on the power supply of external equipment, refer to theoperation manual of the respective equipment.

3-3-1 With a Betacam SP VTR Attached

When a Betacam SP VTR is attached to the video camera through a CA-553 Camera Adaptor, the video camera is supplied with power from theVTR via the VTR/CA connector.

3-3-2 With a Camera Adaptor Attached

When a camera adaptor is attached to the video camera, the video camerauses one of the following power supplies:• The power source of equipment connected to the camera adaptor• The power supplied to the camera adaptor via its AC adaptor• Batteries inserted into the camera adaptorFor details on equipment that can be connected to a camera adaptor, see “3-2-2Attaching a Camera Adaptor” on page 3-3.

Power Input

DC OUTDC IN4-pin

Camera Adaptor

DC power cable(supplied with theAC-500CE/550CE)

Power Input

• VTR

• Camera ControlUnit

• AC AdaptorAC-500CE/550CE

AC AdaptorAC-500CE/550CE

Battery AdaptorDC-300

BVP-570WSPK

BKP-L551

Lithium-ion Battery PackBP-L60/L90

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3-4 Mounting a Lens

Use the procedure described below to mount a lens (not supplied) on thevideo camera.Handle the lens with care, referring to the manual supplied with it.

1 Push up the lens fixing lever and remove the lensmount cap from the lens mount.

2 Align the center pin on the end of the lens barrelwith the center slot in the lens mount and insert thelens into the lens mount.

3 While supporting the lens, push down the lensfixing lever to fix the lens.

4 Plug the lens cable into the LENS connector.

5 Fasten the cable with the cable clamps.

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3-5 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

You should adjust the flange focal length1) when:• mounting a lens for the first time;• changing the lens; or• the lens does not stay in focus when zooming from

telephoto to wide angle.To adjust the flange focal length, proceed as follows:

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Adjusting the flange focal length

1 Set the iris to manual and open it to the maximum.

2 Position a flange focal length adjustment chart about 3 m (10 ft) away from the video camera and illuminate itbrightly enough to provide an appropriate video output level.

3 Loosen the fixing screws on the Ff (flange focal length) adjustment ring.

4 Use manual or power zoom to set the lens to telephoto.

5 Point the camera at the chart, and focus on the chart.

6 Zoom to wide angle.

7 Turn the Ff adjustment ring until the chart is in focus. Be careful not to disturb the focusing ring at this time.

8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays in focus while zooming from wide angle to telephoto.

9 Tighten the Ff ring fixing screws.

About 3 m (10 ft)

Note

The location of the controls for adjusting the flangelocal length differ according to lens. For details on thelocation of the controls, refer to the instruction manualsupplied with the lens being used.

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3-6 Adjusting the Viewfinder

You can adjust the viewfinder position towards the leftor right, and towards the front or back to facilitateviewing through the viewfinder.

3-6-1 Moving the Viewfinder

Moving left and right

1 Loosen the left-right positioning ring on theviewfinder.

2 Slide the viewfinder sideways to the mostconvenient position.

3 Tighten the left-right positioning ring.

When storing the video camera in the carryingcaseAlways store the video camera with the viewfindermoved fully in the direction opposite to the barrel, andthe viewfinder left-right positioning ring fastened.

Moving front and back

1 Loosen the front-rear positioning ring of theviewfinder.

2 Slide the viewfinder to the front or back to themost convenient position.

3 Tighten the front-rear positioning ring.

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3-6-2 Adjusting the Focus andScreen of the Viewfinder

Adjusting the viewfinder focus

To adjust the viewfinder focus for your particulareyesight, turn the diopter adjustment ring until theimage on the viewfinder screen is sharp.

Adjusting the viewfinder screen

To adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of theviewfinder screen, rotate the controls illustrated below.

Preventing the viewfinder from hittingyour leg

To prevent the viewfinder from hitting your leg as youwalk while carrying the video camera by the grip, usethe BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (notsupplied) to turn the viewfinder upward as illustratedbelow.

Note

Before using the BKW-401 Viewfinder RotationBracket turn the viewfinder upward (when a BetacamSP VTR is not attached to the video camera), moveand secure the viewfinder a little forward from itsbackmost position; if you do not, the arm of thebracket may hit the grip on the video camera.

Diopter adjustment ring

PEAKING control

BRIGHT control

CONTRAST control

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3-6-3 Detaching the Viewfinder

1 Loosen the left-right positioning ring on theviewfinder.

2 Holding the viewfinder stopper up, slide theviewfinder in the direction of the arrow, thendetach the viewfinder.

3 Remove the viewfinder cable from the clamps,then disconnect the connector.

3-6-4 Detaching the Eyepiece

While shooting with your eye away from theviewfinder, you can detach the eyepiece to get aclearer view of the entire screen. The CRT screen andmirror can also be cleaned more easily when theeyepiece is detached.

To detach the eyepiece, proceed as follows:

Viewfinder stopper

1 Turn the eyepiece locking ring fullycounterclockwise until the red match marks on thelocking ring and the viewfinder barrel are aligned.

2 Detach the eyepiece.

Refitting the eyepiece

1 Align the match mark on the eyepiece locking ringwith the match mark on the viewfinder barrel.

2 Align the match mark on the eyepiece end (seeillustration in step 2 of “3-6-4 Detaching theEyepiece” above) with the match marks on theeyepiece locking ring and viewfinder barrel, theninsert the eyepiece into the viewfinder barrel.

3 Turn the eyepiece locking ring clockwise until its“LOCK” indication arrow head is pointed at thematch mark on the viewfinder barrel.

Match mark

Match mark

Locking ring

Match mark on the end of the eyepiece

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3-7 Connecting a Microphone

This section describes how to attach an externalmicrophone (not supplied) in addition to the suppliedone, and how to detach the supplied microphone.

Using a CRS-3P Microphone Suspension (notsupplied) will reduce the effect that vibration (such asthat generated by an attached Betacam SP VTR) hason recording.

3-7-1 Attaching a Microphonewith a Suspension

1 Connect the microphone holder (A) to the CRS-3PMicrophone Suspension (not supplied).

2 Loosen the mounting screws on the microphoneholder, then remove the microphone adaptor.

3 Attach the microphone holder (A).

4 Attach the microphone to the microphonesuspension, then connect the microphone cable tothe MIC IN connector on either the camera adaptoror the VTR. If you connect the cable to the cameraadaptor, set the microphone switch on the cameraadaptor to EXT.

For the location of the microphone selector, refer to theoperation manual supplied with the camera adaptor.

3-7-2 Attaching a MicrophoneWithout a Suspension

1 If the microphone is too slim to be firmly held bythe microphone holder, attach the microphoneadaptor to the microphone.

2 Attach the microphone to the microphone holder.

3 Connect the microphone cable to the MIC INconnector on either the camera adaptor or theVTR. If you connect the cable to the cameraadaptor, set the microphone switch on the cameraadaptor to EXT.

For the location of the microphone selector, refer to theoperation manual supplied with the camera adaptor.

Tighten the screw.

Microphone holder (A)(Part No. 3-680-581-01)

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3-8 Mounting on a Tripod

To mount the video camera on a tripod using the VCT-14 tripod adaptor, proceed as follows:

1 Attach the tripod adaptor to the tripod.Select the screw hole in the tripod adaptor that fitsthe fixing screw on your tripod camera mount andgives the best balance for the video camera.

2 Attach the video camera to the tripod adaptor.Slide the camera forward along the groove in theadaptor until it clicks.

Taking the video camera off the tripodadaptor

While pressing the red button against the lever, movethe lever in the direction of the arrow.

If the pin remains in the middleThe tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engagedposition even after the video camera is removed. Ifthis happens, press the red button against the lever andmove the lever in the direction of the arrow again, untilthe pin returns to its original position. If the pinremains in the middle (engaged) position, you cannotmount the video camera on the tripod adaptor.

Tripod adaptor

Camera mount

Red button

Lever

Stowed position

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Use the following procedure to attach the shoulderstrap supplied with the CA-550P/570P for carrying thevideo camera.

3-9 Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Attaching the shoulder strap

Removing the shoulder strap

Shoulder strap post

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Depending on the types of a lens, the center of gravitymoves to the front. Adjust the shoulder pad position asshown below:

1 Lift up the small shoulder pad.You can also use the small shoulder padtemporally as the chest pad while keeping it liftedup.

2 While pushing down the large shoulder pad, moveit to the front.

3-10 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Shoulder pad (small)

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Connecting an RM-P9 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) to the videocamera allows you to control the principal camera functions remotely.

Note

Before connecting the remote control unit to the video camera, turn thecamera off.

After connecting an RM-P9 to the video camera, it will be ready foroperation by remote control as soon as you turn the camera on.To discontinue remote control, detach the RM-P9.For details on operations, refer to the RM-P9 operation and maintenance manual.

3-11 Connecting a Remote Control Unit

Camera Adaptor

To REMOTE connector (6-pin)

Remote control cable (10m (about 33 ft),supplied with RM-P9)

To Remote connector

Remote Control Unit RM-P9

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4-1-1 Adjusting the BlackBalance

During automatic black balance adjustment,adjustments are made in order of black set, then blackbalance. Black shading can also be adjusted.Manual adjustment of black balance can be selectedfrom the setup menu.

For details on manual black balance adjustment, refer to themaintenance manual.

Steps for black balance adjustment

1 Set the switches as follows:

2 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK, andremove your finger to release the switch.

The switch returns to the center position, and theadjustment is activated.

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To obtain consistently high picture quality as you usethe video camera, it may become necessary to adjustthe black balance and white balance, depending on theconditions.

When to adjust the black balance• When the video camera is first used.• When the video camera has not been used for a longtime.

• When the temperature conditions have changedgreatly.

• When the GAIN selector values have been changedthrough menu settings.

There is normally no need to adjust the black balancewhen the camera is turned on.

When to adjust the white balanceAdjust the white balance whenever the lightingconditions change.

Display on the viewfinder screenIf you start adjusting the black balance or whitebalance adjustment, messages indicating theadjustment progress and results appear on theviewfinder screen.

Notes

Automatic adjustments and setting values are saved inthe video camera’s memory, even when the power isturned off. This information, however, is lost whenthe backup battery on the AT-126 board, which has abattery life of 1 year, becomes exhausted. If the batteryvoltage is low, a warning appears in the viewfinderwhen you turn on the unit. Replace the backup batterywith the new one within a few days. If you do notreplace the backup battery, the adjustment and settingvalues in the video camera’s memory will be lost.

VF DISP: OFF

GAIN: Set as low as possible

OUTPUT/DCC: CAM

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During the adjustment, the following messages appearon the viewfinder screen:

The adjustment ends after a few seconds, and themessage “BLACK: OK” appears. The adjustment isautomatically stored in memory.

Notes

• When adjustment of the black balance is alreadyaccurate, it may be omitted to minimize overalladjustment time.

• During black balance adjustment, the iris isautomatically closed.

• During black balance adjustment, the gain selectingcircuit is automatically activated and so flickeringmay occur on the viewfinder screen. This is not amalfunction.

If automatic black balance adjustment is notpossibleIf the black balance adjustment cannot be completednormally, an error message will appear for about threeseconds on the viewfinder screen.The various error messages that may appear are asfollows:

Black balance adjustment error messages

The sequence of themessages is as follows:BLACK SETmBLACK BALmCHECK

The difference between thereference value and thecurrent value exceeds themaximum adjustment range,making adjustmentimpossible.

Error message

BLACK:NGIRIS NOT CLOSED

BLACK: NGR (or G or B): TIME LIMIT

Meaning

The lens iris did not close, soadjustment was impossible.

Adjustment could not becompleted within the standardnumber of attempts.

BLACK:NGR (or G or B): OVERFLOW

If one of the above error messages appears, tryadjusting the black balance again. If an error messagestill appears, an internal check is necessary.

For details on the internal check, refer to the maintenancemanual.

Black balance memory

Values stored in memory are saved for about one weekwhen the video camera is turned off.

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4-1-2 Adjusting the WhiteBalance

Do the following procedure to adjust the whitebalance.

1 Set the switches as follows:

If the setting of the GAIN or WHITE BAL selectoris changed, a message indicating the set positionappears for about three seconds in the settingchange/adjustment progress message display areaof the viewfinder screen (when the MESSAGEsetting in the VF DISPLAY items of OPERATIONmenu is set to ON).

2 Adjust the FILTER selector to suit the lightingconditions.

You can select one of eight different combinationsof temperature conversion filter (outer filter ring)and WHITE BAL selector A,B.

VF DISP: OFF

WHITE BAL: A or B

FILTER selector

GAIN: Set as low as possible.

OUTPUT/DCC: CAMIf the setting of the FILTER selector is changed, amessage indicating the set position appears for aboutthree seconds in the setting change/adjustmentprogress message display area of the viewfinder screen(when the MESSAGE setting in the VF DISPLAYitems of OPERATION menu is set to ON).

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After about one second, the message belowappears, and the white balance adjustment iscompleted. The adjustment is then automaticallystored in the memory (A or B) selected in step 1.

Note

If the camera has a zoom lens with an automatic iris,the iris may hunt1) during the adjustment. Adjust theiris gain control on the lens (usually labeled IG, IS, orS).

For details, refer to the operation manual for the lens.

3 Place a white test card under the same lightingconditions as the subject to be shot, and zoom upto it. Alternatively, any white object such as acloth or a wall could be used.

The absolute minimum white area is as follows:

4 Adjust the lens iris.If you are using a manually adjustment lens, makethe necessary adjustment; if the lens has anautomatic iris function, set the automatic/manualswitch on the side of the lens to automatic.

5 Push the AUTO W/B switch to WHT, and removeyour finger to release the switch.

The switch returns to the center position andautomatic white balance adjustment is activated.

During the adjustment, the message “WHITE:OP”appears on the viewfinder screen.

Rectangle centered on the screen: lengthsof sides are 70% the length and width ofthe screen.

The white object must bewithin the rectangle and havean area of at least 10% of thescreen.

NoteMake sure that there are nobright spots within therectangle.

1) HuntingRepeated brightening and darkening of an imageresulting from repeated response to automatic iriscontrol.

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If automatic white balance is not possible

If the white balance adjustment cannot be completednormally, an error message will appear for about threeseconds on the viewfinder screen.The various error messages that may appear are asfollows:

White balance adjustment error messages

If there is no time for white balanceadjustment

Set the WHITE BAL selector to PRST. The whitebalance is automatically set according to the setting ofthe FILTER selector.

White balance memory

Values stored in memory are saved for about one weekdue to the built-in backup battery when the videocamera is turned off.Two memories are provided for storing white balancevalues: memories A and B. When you press theAUTO W/B BAL switch to WHT, the white balance isautomatically adjusted according to the currentFILTER selector setting, and the adjustment value isstored in the selected memory. Each memory can save4 settings for a total of 8 settings. In the SYSTEMCONFIG menu, each memory can be restricted to 1setting. In this case, the memory contents do notcorrespond to the filter setting.

Error message

WHITE:NGLEVEL TOO LOW

The white video level is too low.Either make the lighting brighter orincrease the gain.

Meaning

WHITE: NGCOLOR TEMP. HIGH

The color temperature is too high.Select a suitable filter setting.

WHITE:NGCOLOR TEMP. LOW

The color temperature is too low.Select a suitable filter setting.

WHITE:NGTIME LIMIT

Adjustment could not be completedwithin the standard number ofattempts.

WHITE:NGPOOR WHITE AREA

The white area was not recognized.

The white video level is too high.Either narrow the lens iris openingor change the ND filter.

WHITE:NGLEVEL TOO HIGH

If one of the above error messages is displayed, tryadjusting the white balance again. If the error messagestill appears, an internal check is necessary.

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4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter

This section describes the shutter modes that can beused with the electronic shutter of the video camera,and explains the procedure for selecting the shutterspeed and mode.

4-2-1 Shutter Modes

The following shutter modes and shutter speeds can beused with the electronic shutter:

Selectable shutter speeds and modes

Notes

• “ECS” appears on the viewfinder as the shutter modeeven when the CLS mode is selected; “EVS” appearswhen the EVS mode is selected.

• When using the electronic shutter in any mode, theiris opening widens as the shutter speed is increased,thus reducing depth of field.

• Under artificial light, particularly fluorescent ormercury lamps, the light intensity may appearconstant, but the R, G, and B segments actuallychange in relative strength in synchronization withthe frequency of the power supply (“flicker”). Usingan electronic shutter under such lighting could resultin worse flickering. Color flickering is especiallylikely to happen when the power supply frequency is50 Hz. If the power frequency is 60 Hz, however,setting the shutter speed to 1/60 can reduce thisflickering.

Standard

Shutter speed Application

For shooting fast-movingsubjects with littleblurring.

Mode

1/60, 1/125,1/250, 1/500,1/1000, 1/2000(seconds)

CLS(Clear Scan)

For shooting subjectssuch as monitor screenswith vertical scanningfrequencies of over 50.2Hz with no horizontalbands of noise.

310 speeds in therange of 50.2 Hzto 9000 Hz.

For higher verticalresolution. The sensitivityand the dynamic rangeare reduced.

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1/60 n 1/125 n 1/250 n 1/500 n 1/1000 n 1/2000

Note that all modes and all standard-mode speedslisted in the table on page 4-6 are preselected at thetime of shipping. You can change thesepreselected settings with the SHUTTER SPEEDpage of the setup menu.

For details, refer to the maintenance manual.

In CLS mode, you can change shutter speed byturning the MENU SEL selector on the front of thevideo camera. Press the MENU SEL control tostore the selected speed.

Once a shutter speed has been selected, it is storedin memory even when the video camera is turnedoff.

4-2-2 Setting the Shutter Mode/Speed

Use the SHUTTER switch to select a shutter mode or astandard mode shutter speed.

Setting the shutter mode/standard-modeshutter speed

1 Use the procedure described in “4-7-1 SelectingDisplay Items” on page 4-14 to set SHUTT to ONon the VF DISPLAY page of the OPERATIONmenu.

2 Push the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL.

The current shutter setting appears for about threeseconds in the setting change/adjustment progressmessage display area of the viewfinder screen.Example: “:SS:1/250”, “:CLS:50.2Hz”

3 Before the message in Step 2 disappears, push theSHUTTER switch to SEL repeatedly until themode or speed that you want appears.

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Standard mode

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4-3 Changing the Reference Value for AutomaticIris Adjustment

The reference value for automatic iris adjustment canbe changed to enable the shooting of clear pictures ofback-lit subjects, or to obtain special effects.

To change the reference value, set IRIS OVERRIDE toON (from the factory setting of OFF) on page ofSTAND ALONE in the OPERATION menu.

Set IRIS OVERRIDE items on OPERATION menu tochange the degree of the reference value setting.

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When you set the VF DISP switch to MENU, theOPERATION menu appears on the viewfinder screen.Use this menu to select settings, select items to bedisplayed on the viewfinder screen, and the way the itemsare displayed.

4-4-1 Configuration of theOPERATION Menu

The OPERATION menu is displayed as individual pages.The pages that make up the setup menu are outlined in thetable below.

Pages and functions of the setup menu

MENU SEL control/button

TOP Menu

The TOP menu screen indicates the entireconfiguration of menu items.To display the TOP menu, set the VF DISP to MENU(from OFF) while holding down the MENU SELcontrol/button.

Notes

The contents of TOP menu may vary on the setting ofthe switches on the internal AT board.For details, refer to the maintenance manual.

The TOP menu has the following sub-menus:

OPERATION menuThis menu contains items contained for changingcamera settings to suit shooting conditions duringnormal camera operations.Switching the VF DISP to MENU usually displays thismenu.

PAINT menuThis menu contains items for making fine adjustmentsto the image while monitoring the waveform of thecamera output on a waveform monitor or other outputdevice. This menu normally requires video engineersupport.The settings of this menu can be done with the externalremote control panel or the master setup unit. This isuseful to use the video camera outdoors. This isequivalent to PAINT menu of MSU-700.The menus below contain items required for initialsetup or periodic maintenance of the video camera, andare normally undisplayable.For details on the setting of these menus, refer to themaintenance manual.

MAINTENANCE menu: For maintenance purposes.This is equivalent to MAINTENANCE menu ofMSU-700.

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VF DISP selector

Pagenumber

Page name Function Reference

1 VFDISPLAY

Selects thedisplay shown onthe viewfinderscreen

“4-7-1 SelectingDisplay Items”

2 MARKER Sets markers(box cursor)

3 MASTERGAIN

Sets the GAINselector value

“4-7-3 Setting theGain SelectorValues”

4 Selects 16:9 or4:3 mode

“4-7-4 Selectingthe Aspect Ratio

“4-7-2 Setting theMarker Display”

5 MON OUT Sets the testsignal output

“4-7-5 Selectingthe Test SignalOutput”

6 AUTO IRIS/AUTO KNEE(DCC)

Auto iris/autoknee (DCC)

“4-7-6 AutomaticSetting of IrisOpening/Knee”

7 STANDALONE

Selects use ofthe videocamera as astand-alone unit

“4-7-7 SelectingFunctions”

8 AUTOSETUP

Auto Setup “4-7-8 Auto Setup”

9 DIAGNOSIS Diagnosis “4-7-9 Diagnosis”

CAMERA ID Sets the cameraID

“4-7-10 Setting theCamera No. and ID”

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REFERENCE menu: For initial customization ofreference settings to suit user’s requirements.

TRIMMING menu: For adjustments after changingof parts.

SYSTEM CONFIG menu: For use by servicepersonnel.

4-4-2 Basic Use of OPERATIONMenu

1 Change the VF DISP selector from OFF to MENU.The OPERATION menu is displayed.

2 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to display thepage that you want.

3 Press the MENU SEL control/button.

The settings of each item on the selected page aredisplayed and the m cursor points to the currentlyselected item.

4 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to move the mcursor to the item to be set.


The m cursor changes to a flashing ? mark.

Note

The ? mark changes to the following letter inmenus other than OPERATION menu. You canidentify which menu you are in.

PAINT menu: PMAINTENANCE menu: MREFERENCE menu: RTRIMMING menu: TSYSTEM CONFIG menu: S

6 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to the value tobe set.

You can change the values quickly by turning theMENU SEL control/button fast. You can makevery fine adjustments by turning the controlslowly.

To cancel the changed numberBefore pressing the MENU SEL control/button,press the CANCEL button.The original setting is restored.The ON/OFF settings are not canceled.

To cancel the setting operationSet the VF DISP selector to OFF.The menu display disappears.When you set the VF DISP selector to MENUagain, the previous display reappears and thesetting operation can be continued.


The ? mark changes to the m cursor and the settingis entered.

8 To set another item on the same page, repeat steps4 to 7.

9 To move to another page, press the CANCELbutton repeatedly to display the page scroll bar onthe upper-right corner of the screen then turn theMENU SEL control/button.

The OPERATION menu display returns to thestatus in step 1.

To cancel the menu operationSet the VF DISP selector to OFF.

VF DISP selector

CANCEL button


? mark flashes

Page number

Page scroll bar

<VF Display> ?⁄À À Zoom : Message: Shutt:Iris : Audio: Filter: White : Gain :Tape : Zebra:

Mode :

<VF Display> À À Zoom : On Message: OffShutt: OnIris : On Audio: OffTape : Off Gain : * Zebra: Off

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4-5 Indicators in the Viewfinder

Indicators in the viewfinder indicate the status of the video camera and theresults of adjustments. These indicators are arranged along the top andbottom edges of the viewfinder.

Viewfinder screen

1 TALLY (tally) indicatorLights when a green tally control signal is sent fromthe camera control unit.

2 REC (record) indicatorLights during recording and when a green tally controlsignal is received from the camera control unit. Alsoindicates warnings by flashing.For details, see “6-1 Operation Warnings” on page 6-1.

Note

When the REC indicator starts to light, it brightlylights momentarily.This is to call your attention and not a problem.

3 BATT (battery) indicatorStarts to flash when the voltage of the batteryconnected to the video camera has fallen to a lowlevel. Stays on for a few minutes when the battery isexhausted.To prevent any interruption during operation, changethe battery as soon as it gets low.

4 (operation status) indicatorLights when the video camera is used under one ormore of the following conditions:• The gain is set to a value other than 0 dB.• The SHUTTER selector is at ON.• The WHITE BAL selector is at PRST.• The lens extender is in use.• The FILTER selector setting is other than 1B.

5 Spare indicatorsThese indicators are not currently used.

BATT

TALLY / REC

5 Spare indicator

1 TALLY indicator

2 REC indicator

3 BATT indicator

4 indicator

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4-6 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

The viewfinder screen does not only display the videopicture, it also displays characters and messagesindicating the video camera settings and operationstatus, as well as a center marker and safety zonemarker.When the VF DISP selector is set to ON, items set toON by related switches and the VF DISPLAY page ofthe OPERATION menu appear along the top andbottom of the screen. Messages that give details ofsettings and adjustment progress/results can also bemade to appear for about three seconds when settingsare changed, during an adjustment, or after anadjustment.

For details on display item selection, see “4-7-1 SelectingDisplay Items” on page 4-14; and for details on the markerdisplay, see “4-7-2 Setting the Marker Display” on page 4-15.

2) VariatorA group of lenses that are moved to adjust the focaldistance.

3) Iris setting indicationAppears only when a lens that has an iris openingdisplay function is used.

1) Zoom position indicationAppears only when a lens that has a zoom positiondisplay function is used.

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4-6-1 Configuration of StatusDisplay on the Viewfinder Screen

The positions of all items that can be displayed on theviewfinder screen are as follows:

1 Extender indicationAppears when a lens extender is used.

2 Zoom position indication1)

Indicates the approximate position of the variator2) ofthe zoom lens, between wide angle (W) and telephoto(T). The percentage of the distance between thetelephoto (T) and the variator is displayed.

3 Self-diagnosis indicationAppears when a malfunction has been detected in thecamera.For details, see “4-7-9 Diagnosis” on page 4-22.

4 “16:9” indicationAppears when the video camera is set to 16:9 mode.For details, see “4-7-4 Selecting the Aspect Ratio” on page4-17.

5 Iris setting indication3)

Indicates an abbreviation of the iris setting (F number).

Status display on the viewfinder screen(displayed when the MESSAGE item onVF DISPLAY page of OPERATION menuis set to ON.

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!¡ Filter indicationIndicates the currently selected filter types. A number(from 1 to 4) shows which ND filter is selected and aletter (from A to D) shows which CC filter is selected.

!™ Center markerIndicates the center of the viewfinder screen. Thisappears when the CENTER is set to ON in theMARKER page of the OPERATION menu.You can also adjust the position of the center markerminutely by SYSTEM CONFIG menu to suit thecharacteristics of the zoom lens.For details, see “4-7-2 Setting the Marker Display” on page4-15.

!£ Safety zone markerIndicates an area that is either 80% or 90% (setting atshipping) of the area of the viewfinder screen. Use theMARKER page of the OPERATION menu to selectwhich proportion of the screen area is marked.For details, see “4-7-2 Setting the Marker Display” on page4-15.

!¢ DateAppears only when color bar signal is output on theDATE/TIME page of the MAINTENANCE menu.For details, refer to the maintenance manual.

!∞ Camera IDAppears only when the signal color bar signal isoutput.For details, see “4-7-10 Setting the camera No. and ID” onpage 4-23.

!§ TimeAppears only when color bar signal is output on theDATE/TIME page of the MAINTENANCE menu.For details, refer to the maintenance manual.

Audio channel 1level indication

6 Remaining tape indicationAppears during recording to indicate the amount oftape remaining in minutes.The meaning of the indication on the viewfinderscreen are as follows:“5-0” : the remaining time is less than 5 minutes.“15-5” : the remaining time is between 5 and 15minutes.“F-15” : the remaining time is more than 15 minutes.

7 Audio level indicationIndicates the level of audio channel 1 when theAUDIO in the VF DISPLAY page of theOPERATION menu is set to ON.When a sine wave is input, this indication roughlycorresponds to the VU indication of the level meter ofthe internal VTR, as follows:

8 Shutter speed/mode indicationIndicates the shutter speed and mode settings.1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000: Shutter

speed (in seconds) in standard mode.ECS indication: CLS modeEVS indication: EVS mode

9 Gain indicationIndicates the gain (in dB) of the video amplifier, as setby the GAIN selector.

!º White balance memory indicationIndicates the currently selected white balanceautomatic adjustment memory.A: The WHITE BAL selector is set to A.B: The WHITE BAL selector is set to B.P: The WHITE BAL selector is set to PRST.M:The WHITE BAL selector (on a connected RM-

P9 Remote Control Unit) is set to MANUAL.

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On this video camera, the OPERATION menu is usedfor adjusting or making basic settings (defaultsettings).The items you can adjust or set with the OPERATIONmenu are as follows:

Items adjusted or set in the OPERATION menu

Adjustment/setup items

Refer to:The name of apage

Selecting thedisplay shown onthe viewfinderscreen

VF DISPLAY “4-7-1 SelectingDisplay Items”

Setting markers(box cursor)

MARKER “4-7-2 Setting theMarker Display”

Automatical setup “4-7-8 Auto Setup”

Setting the GAINswitch

MASTER GAIN “4-7-3 Setting theGAIN SelectorValues”

Switching theaspect ratio

“4-7-4 Selecting theAspect Ratio”

Selecting the testoutput signal

MON OUT “4-7-5 Selecting theTest Signal Output”

“4-7-6 AutomaticSetting of IrisOpening/Knee”

Setting iris andkneeautomatically

AUTO IRIS/AUTOKNEE (DCC)

“4-7-7 SelectingFunctions”

SelectingnecessaryFunctions

STAND ALONE

AUTO SETUP

Diagnosis DIAGNOSIS “4-7-9 Diagnosis”

“4-7-10 Setting thecamera No. and ID”

Setting thecamera ID

CAMERA ID

For the adjustment or set-up operations not mentionedabove, refer to “4-8 PAINT Menu” on the page 4-24 or themaintenance manual.

4-7-1 Selecting Display Items

You can select the items to be displayed on theviewfinder screen from the VF DISPLAY page in theOPERATION menu. The items that can beindividually specified as either ON or OFF in the VFDISPLAY page are as follows:• Zoom position and extender indication• Shutter speed/mode indication• Iris opening indication• AUDIO level indication• Remainging tape indication• Filter indication• White balance memory indication• Gain indication

Selecting the display items

Do the following procedure to select the items to bedisplayed on the viewfinder screen.

1 Set the VF DISP selector to MENU.

The OPERATION menu appears on the viewfinderscreen.

2 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to display theVF DISPLAY page, then press the MENU SELcontrol/button.ZOOM: Zoom position and extender indicationSHUTT: Shutter speed/mode indicationIRIS: Iris opening indicationAUDIO: AUDIO level indicationTAPE: Remaining tape indicationMESSAGE: Being set to ON, displays a message

for about 3 seconds in the center of theviewfinder screen whenever you change thesettings of filter, white balance memory, gain,DCC (AUTO KNEE) or shutter speed.

MODE: Set this page to CHG to display thesettings of filter, white balance memory or gainonly when their settings are different from thestandard settings. Set this page to USR if youwant to make an ON/OFF setting for an item onthis page.

Note

When MODE is set to CHG, the ON/OFF indicationchanges to “∗” and ON/OFF settings cannot be mode.

FILTER: Filter indicationWHITE: White balance memory indicationGAIN: Gain indication

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3 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to move the mcursor to the item you want to set, then press theMENU SEL control/button.

The m cursor changes to a ? mark.

4 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to switch tothe desired settings, then press the MENU SELcontrol/button.

The ? mark changes back to the m cursor and thesetting value is entered.

5 To set other items, repeat steps 3 and 4.

6 To end the menu operation, set the VF DISPselector to ON.

The OPERATION menu disappears and thesettings of the selected items appear on theviewfinder screen.

4-7-2 Setting the Marker Display

Use the MARKER page of the OPERATION menu toswitch the center marker, safety zone marker, and boxcursor on and off, and to specify the area indicated bythe safety zone marker at 80% or 90% of the screenarea.

Setting the marker display


VF DISP selector


2 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to display theMARKER page, then press the MENU SELcontrol/button.

CENTER: Set to ON to display the center marker.SAFETY ZONE: Sets the safety zone to 80% or

90% of the screen area, or OFF.

Note

When 4:3 SAFETY is set to ON on the WIDESCREEN page, the screen will have an aspect ratio of4:3, and the safety zone size will be as follows:

90%: 90% of the screen area80%: 80% of the screen areaOFF: 100% of the screen area

BOX CURSOR: Set to ON to display the boxcursor.

BOX H POS: Moves the box cursor left or righton the screen.

BOX V POS: Moves the box cursor up or downon the screen.

BOX WIDTH: Sets the width of the box cursor.BOX HEIGHT: Sets the height of the box cursor.

3 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to move the mcursor to the item you want to set, then press theMENU SEL control/button.


4 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to change thesetting as required, then press the MENU SELcontrol/button.

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4-7-3 Setting the GAIN SelectorValues

Before using the video camera for the first time, usethe MASTER GAIN page of the OPERATION menuto set the gain values corresponding to the L, M, and Hpositions of the GAIN selector, which switches thegain of the video amplifier.

Setting the GAIN selector values


2 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to display theMASTER GAIN page, then press the MENU SELcontrol/button.

LOW: Setting of a gain corresponding to the Lposition of the GAIN selector

MIDDLE: Setting of a gain corresponding to theM position of the GAIN selector

HIGH: Setting of a gain corresponding to the Hposition of the GAIN selector

3 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to move the mcursor to item that you want to change, then pressthe MENU SEL control/button.



VF DISP selector

4 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to the valuethat you want, then press the MENU SEL control/button.

The ? mark changes back to the m cursor and thesetting is entered.

You can set a value of -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, or30 dB to each of the L, M, or H positions, in anysequence.To change the gain value for another switchposition, return to step 3.


The OPERATION menu disappears and thecurrent settings appear on the top and bottom edgeof the viewfinder screen.

Note

If you want to change the settings of the GAINselector values, the black set must be adjusted.For details, see “4-7-7 Selecting Functions” on page 4-20.


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4-7-4 Selecting the Aspect Ratio

Use the WIDE SCREEN page of the OPERATIONmenu to make the settings related to the aspect ratio ofthe video output signal.

Selecting the aspect ratio


2 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to display theWIDE SCREEN page, then press the MENU SELcontrol/button.

16:9/4:3 MODE: Selects the aspect ratio of theoutput signal (“16:9” for wide screen mode;“4:3” for standard mode).

Notes

• When a CCU is connected, the aspect ratio settingon the CCU is automatically applied. This settingcannot be changed on this page.

• When a CCU is connected, to change the 16:9/4:3MODE of the aspect ratio setting on theBVP-570WSPK, go to the OTHERS page of thePAINT menu.

VF ASPECT: Selects the aspect ratio of theviewfinder screen (“AUTO” for the aspect ratioselected by the 16:9/4:3 MODE setting; “4:3”for the 4:3 aspect ratio, regardless of the 16:9/4:3 MODE setting).

4:3 SAFETY: Selects the function of safety zonemarker (“ON” for displaying the safety zone bythe setting of MARKER page of OPERATIONmenu for the 4:3 aspect ratio area; “OFF” fordisplaying the safety zone in the size specifiedon the MARKER page).

16:9 ID ON VF: Turns on and off to display 16:9indication in the viewfinder screen.

16:9 ID ON BARS: Turns on and off to display16:9 indication on the color bar.

Note

While the OPERATION menu is displayed, 16:9indication is not displayed on the color bar.



4 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to the settingmode that you want, then press the MENU SELcontrol/button.




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4-7-5 Selecting the Test SignalOutput

Use the MON OUT page of the OPERATION menu tospecify the video signal to be output from the TESTOUT connector (BNC-type).


2 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to display theMON OUT page, then press the MENU SELcontrol/button.

BNC TEST OUT: Selects the video signal outputfrom TEST OUT connector (VBS for colorcomposite signal; RM for the same signal asoutput to RM-P9)

RM/MON CHAR : Selects whether the charactersin viewfinder is added to the VBS signal outputto RM-P9 (ON for added; OFF for VBS signaloutput only)

VBS LOCK: Selects the misoperation-avoidingfunction for ENC/RGB switch (When set toON, ENC video signal is always outputregardless of the setting of ENC/RGB switch;When set to OFF, the video signal outputcoordinates to the ENC/RGB switch.)

VF VIDEO MODE: Selects the video signaldisplayed in the viewfinder (Y for the samesignal output as the video camera; MIX for themixed signal of red, green and blue)

[RGB] -G: Selects the signal for the RGB switch(ON for R-G, B-G signal; OFF for R, G, Bsignal)







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4-7-6 Automatic Setting of IrisOpening/Knee

Use the AUTO IRIS/AUTO KNEE (DCC) page of theOPERATION menu to set the reference value duringautomatic adjustment of the iris, and the knee function(a function which compresses and compensates forinput signals which exceed a given value).


2 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to display theAUTO IRIS/AUTO KNEE (DCC) page, then pressthe MENU SEL control/button.IRIS OVERRIDE: Sets the reference value for

auto iris function to match the shootingcondition.

IRIS OVERRIDE: Turns on and off of the autoiris function.

APL RATIO: Sets the reference value of the autoiris function. As you increase the number, thevalue becomes closer to the average amount ofincident light (APL). As you decrease thenumber, the value becomes closer to the peakamount of incident light (PEAK).

DET (detect) MODE: Sets the auto-iris-detectmode (1 to 5)1).1: lowers the sensitivity in the upper part of thescreen.

2: raises the sensitivity of the area around thecenter of the screen.3: lowers the sensitivity on the two sides of thescreen.4: equalizes the sensitivity over the entirescreen.5: lowers the sensitivity in the lower part of thescreen.

SKIN MODE: Sets the auto iris detect mode tothe above-mentioned DET MODE (NOR) or toSKIN mode (SKIN).

SKIN PHASE: Sets the hue for the subject inSKIN mode.

SKIN WIDTH: Sets the hue detection range forthe subject in SKIN mode.

SKIN SAT: Sets the saturation detection range forthe subject in SKIN mode.

AUTO HUE: Automatically sets (updates) thesetting of all SKIN mode operations (SKINPHASE, SKIN WIDTH, SKIN SAT).

AUTO KNEE POINT: Sets the minimum kneepoint setting for auto knee mode.

AUTO KNEE SLOPE: Sets the knee slopesetting for auto knee mode.



4 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to the settingthat you want, then press the MENU SEL control/button.





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1) Auto iris detect modeDark areas ( ) indicate the area affected during the auto iris detect mode.

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AUTO HUE DETECT: Specifies the hue forwhich the SKIN DETAIL function (see page4-25) is to be activated.







4-7-7 Selecting Functions

The STAND ALONE page of the OPERATION menuis usually used when an CCU is not connected. Thispage allows you to select the following functions asnecessary.

Selecting required functions


2 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to display theSTAND ALONE page, then press the MENU SELcontrol/button.

VF DETAIL: Turns on and off of the viewfinderdetail function.

VF DTL LEVEL: Sets the level of viewfinderdetail function.

H PHASE: Adjusts the H-phase when the videocamera is used in the genlock mode.

SC PHASE: Adjusts the sub-carrier of the videocamera in the genlock mode.

CABLE COMP: Turns on and off of thecorrection circuit for the genlock signal in thegenlock mode.

SNG BARS: Outputs the SNG color bar when it isON. EBU color bar is output when it is OFF.

MASTER BLACK: Adjusts the master blacklevel.

IRIS OVERRIDE: Turns on and off for the auto-iris override function.

CF PULSE: Turns on and off for the color framepulse signal supplied for the VTR.

SKIN DETAIL: Turns on and off the function toautomatically adjust the detail level in subjectsfor particular hues and chroma.

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4-7-8 Auto Setup

Use the AUTO SETUP page of the OPERATIONmenu to do the three types of auto setup operations:• Black balance adjustment• White balance adjustment• Internal circuit level adjustment


2 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to display theAUTO SETUP page, then press the MENU SELcontrol/button.

AUTO BLACK: Black balance automaticadjustment

AUTO WHITE: White balance automaticadjustment

LEVEL AUTO: Internal circuit level automaticadjustment.

When you execute LEVEL AUTO, current settings(such as output signal specifications and gainvalues) are momentarily cleared, and the followingautomatic adjustments are carried out.

1 The lens iris is forcibly closed, and the blackbalance is adjusted.

2 The white balance is adjusted using a 3-stepwaveform test signal.

After the automatic adjustment is completed, theadjustment data are saved to a reference file.

Note

The LEVEL AUTO white balance adjustmentcompensates for changes in amplifier gain, anddoes not constitute compensation for an actualsubject.

VF DISP selector


TEST: Test signal selection (“1”: outputs asawtooth waveform test signal; “2”: outputs a3-step waveform test signal; “OFF”: no testsignal output)

3 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to move the mcursor to item that you want to execute, then pressthe MENU SEL control/button.

Automatic adjustment of the selected item starts.When you select the test signal, ? mark changesback to m cursor and the setting is entered.





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4-7-9 Diagnosis

When the ? mark appears on the upper-right corner ofthe viewfinder screen, you can locate the abnormalboard by seeing the DIAGNOSIS page ofOPERATION menu.

Note

When a failure is detected on a board, contact yourSony representative.


2 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to display theDIAGNOSIS page.


Note

When no CCU is connected, diagnosis of MD, AU, TRis not done. This is indicated by dashes (“– –”) thatappear to the right.Settings are only displayed on this page, and theycannot be changed.

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Camera ID(Squares indicatespaces, whichappear in this wayonly on this page.)

3 The cursor changes to a ? mark, and another cursorappears in the characters area.Turn the MENU SEL control/button to select thecharacter you want to set.


The character is entered and the µ cursor moves tothe next position.


The menu disappears and the current settingsappear on the top and bottom edge of theviewfinder screen.

4-7-10 Setting the Camera No.and ID

A camera ID of up to ten alphanumerics, symbols, andspaces can be set on the CAMERA ID page of theOPERATION menu.When the OUTPUT/DCC selector is set to “BARS,DCC OFF”, the camera No. and ID are output togetherwith the color bar signal (when ID ON BARS on theCAMERA ID page is set to ON).

Note

When the setup menu is displayed, the camera No. andID are not displayed, even when the color bar signal isoutput.

Setting the camera ID


2 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to display theCAMERA ID page, then press the MENU SELcontrol/button.

<Camera ID> À À

ID : BVP-570 No./ID ON BARS: ON $%&'()*+,-./0123456789:; <=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS TUVWXYZ[Y] Space=

µ CAMERA NO.: Camera No. (1 to 96)

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4-8 PAINT Menu

The PAINT menu is used for white and other paintadjustment items.

By using the SCENE FILE page, you can save fivesets (scene files) of painting data specified for scenesthat are shot.

The items that can be set and their contents are shownin the table below.

For details on how to make settings, see “4-4-2 Basic Use ofOPERATION Menu” on page 4-10.

Activating the PAINT menu

1 Set the VF DISP selector from OFF to MENUwhile holding down the MENU SEL control/button.

The TOP menu appears.

2 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to move the mcursor to PAINT.


The PAINT menu appears.

List of PAINT menu contents

(Boxed items under “Settings” indicate the factory setting.)

FLARE

Page Item Settings Contents

VIDEO LEVEL WHITE R, G, B –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the R, G, B gain level.

BLACK R, G, B, M –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the R, G, B master black level.

FLARE R, G, B –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the R, G, B flare level.

GAMMA R, G, B, M –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the R, G, B master gamma correction curve.

[ON], OFF Turns the flare correction circuit on and off.

TEST 1, 2, [OFF] Selects the test signal.1: outputs the sawtooth waveform test signal2: outputs 3-step waveform test signalOFF: no test signal is output

CLEAR Press the MENU SELcontrol/button toexecute

Sets all settings on the VIDEO LEVEL page to 0.(When you press the MENU SEL control/button, the“CLEAR” indication flashes. Press the MENU SEL control/button again to execute; press CANCEL button to cancel.)

DETAIL [ON], OFF Turns the function on and off to improve resolution byadding the detail signal.

DETAIL1

LEVEL –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the master level for the detail signal.

LIMITER –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the clipping level against the maximum detail level.

CRISPENING –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the level at which the detail signal is crispened.

LEVEL DEP –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the level to control the detail signal used at lowersignal level.

LEVEL DEP [ON], OFF Turns the level depend function on and off.

FINE DETAIL –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts width of the FINE DETAIL waveform.

FINE DETAIL [ON], OFF Turns the FINE DETAIL function on and off.



Sets all settings on the DETAIL 1 page to 0.(When you press the MENU SEL control/button, the“CLEAR” indication flashes. Press the MENU SEL control/button again to execute; press CANCEL button to cancel.)


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DETAIL2 DETAIL [ON], OFF Turns the function on and off to improve resolution byadding detail signal.

Adjusts the mix ratio of H and V detail signal.H/V RATIO –99 to 99 ([0])

FREQUENCY –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the boost frequency for H detail signal.

MIX RATIO –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the mix ratio of H detail signal used before andafter the gamma compensation circuit.

W.LIMITER Adjust the clipping level against the higher detail signal atthe maximum level.

–99 to 99 ([0])

B.LIMITER –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the clipping level against the lower detail signal atthe minimum level.

COMB Adjusts the level of the comb filter 99: Decreases cross color.–99: Increases cross color for greater transparency.

–99 to 99 ([0])

KNEE APRT. –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the level of the detail signal for a highly illuminatedsubject beyond the knee point.

KNEE APRT. ON, [OFF] Turns the knee aperture function on and off.


CLEAR Press the MENU SELcontrol/button toexecute.

Sets all settings on the DETAIL2 page to 0.(When you press the MENU SEL control/button, the“CLEAR” indication flashes. Press the MENU SEL control/button again to execute; press CANCEL button to cancel.)

SKIN DETAIL MASTER SW ON, [OFF] Turns the skin-tone detail function on and off.(When ON, the setting for SKIN DETAIL 1 (see below) isalways ON.)

SKIN DETAIL 1:ON2:ON, [OFF]3:ON, [OFF]

Turns the skin-tone detail function on and off for each gatenumber (i.e., turns GATE NO. 1 to 3 on and off).

LEVEL 1: –99 to 99 ([0])2: –99 to 99 ([0])3: –99 to 99 ([0])

Adjusts the level of the skin-tone detail for GATE NO.1 to 3.

PHASE 1: 0 to 359˚ ([120])2: 0 to 359˚ ([120])3: 0 to 359˚ ([120])

Adjusts the center phase of the hue for the skin-tone detailfunction.You can adjust the phase for each GATE NO.(1 to 3).

WIDTH 1: [0] to 90˚2: [0] to 90˚3: [0] to 90˚

Adjusts the color width for the skin-tone detail function.You can adjust the color width for GATE NO.1 to 3.

SAT 1: –99 to 99 ([0])2: –99 to 99 ([0])3: –99 to 99 ([0])

Adjusts the color saturation range for the skin-tone detailfunction.You can adjust the color saturation for GATE NO. 1 to 3.

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GATE NO. [1], 2, 3, A.IRIS 1,2,3: Selects the gate marker in the viewfinder, whichindicates the operational range of the skin-tone detailfunction.A.IRIS: indicates the auto iris detection area when SKINmode (of SKIN MODE on the Operation Menu’s AUTOIRIS/AUTO KNEE (DCC) page) is selected.

GATE VF ON, [OFF] Turns the gate marker (selected in the GATE NO.mentioned above) on and off.

AUTO HUEDETECT

Press the MENUSEL control/buttonto execute.

Sets the operational range of skin-tone detail functionautomatically for each GATE NO. mentioned above.

CLEAR Press the MENUSEL control/buttonto execute.

Sets all settings on the SKIN DETAIL page to 0.(When you press the MENU SEL control/button, the“CLEAR” indication flashes. Press the MENU SEL control/button again to execute; press CANCEL button to cancel.)

GAMMA GAMMA, R,G,B,M –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the R, G, B and master gamma level.

COARSE 0.35, 0.40, [0.45],0.50, 0.55

Selects the gamma value in steps.

GAMMA [ON], OFF Turns the gamma value on and off.

BLACK GAMMAR,G,B,M

–99 to 99 ([0]) Specifies the point at which the BLACK GAMMA curve (foradjusting the black gamma) starts up for each R, G, B ormaster signal.

BLACK GAMMA ON, [OFF] Turns the BLACK GAMMA function on and off.


CLEAR Press the MENUSEL control/buttonto execute.

Resets all settings on the GAMMA page to the factorysettings.(When you press the MENU SEL control/button, the“CLEAR” indication flashes. Press the MENU SEL control/button again to execute; press CANCEL button to cancel.)

W.CLIP/KNEE WHITE CLIPR,G,B,M

–99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the WHITE CLIP LEVEL for each R,G,B, or mastersignal.

WHITE CLIPON,OFF

[ON], OFF Turn the white clip function on and off.

POINT R,G,B,M –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the KNEE POINT LEVEL for each R, G, B ormaster signal when AUTO KNEE function is off.

SLOPE R,G,B,M –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the KNEE SLOPE LEVEL for each R, G, B ormaster signal when AUTO KNEE function is off.

KNEE [ON], OFF Turns the knee function on and off.

AUTO KNEE ON, [OFF] Turns the auto knee function on and off.

MODE [NOR], ADP Selects the auto knee mode.NOR: normal mode (the amount of knee is automaticallyadjusted to provide optimum luminance level in the highlightarea)ADP: adaptive mode (detects the luminance level of themost dominant subject, which in the picture, automaticallyadjusting it to its optimum level)

KNEE SAT (Point) –99 to 99 ([0]) Adjusts the video level point at which the knee saturationstarts up.

KNEE SAT [ON],OFF Turns the knee Saturation functions on and off.

KNEE MAX ON, [OFF] Turns on and off the knee max function which changes theslope to completely collapsed form.

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1) When USER, PRESET, and MULTI MIX are all set to ON, their matrix compensation coefficients are added together, andthe total is used as a comprehensive matrix compensation coefficient.

2) When both USER and PRESET are set to ON, the matrix coefficient compensation of the USER and PRESET are added,and the total is reflected uniformly as the coefficient for all areas divided into 16 parts.

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CLEAR Press the MENU SELcontrol/button toexecute.

Sets all settings on the W.CLIP/KNEE page to 0.(When you press the MENU SEL control/button, the“CLEAR” indication flashes. Press the MENU SEL control/button again to execute; press CANCEL button to cancel.)

MATRIX R-G, R-B –99 to 99 ([0]) Compensates the user’s matrix (sets an optional value asthe constant for R-G, R-B, G-R, G-B, B-R, and B-G).G-R, G-B –99 to 99 ([0])

B-R, B-G –99 to 99 ([0])

MATRIX [ON], OFF Turns the matrix compensation on and off.

USER1) [ON], OFF Turns the user’s matrix compensation on and off.

PRESET1) [ON], OFF Turns on and off only the preset matrix compensation (fixedconstant compensation).

MULTI MTX1) ON, [OFF] Turns the MULTI MATRIX compensation on and off foreach of the 16 zones into which the video signal has beendivided according to hue.

AREA NO.2) [1] to 16 Specifies the single zone that is divided into 16 areasaccording to hue.

TEST 1, 2, [OFF] Selects the test signal.1: outputs the sawtooth waveform test signal2: outputs 3-step form test signalOFF: no test signal is output


Sets all settings on the MATRIX page to 0.(When you press the MENU SEL control/button, the“CLEAR” indication flashes. Press the MENU SEL control/button again to execute; press CANCEL button to cancel.)

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FILE STORE

Storing and recalling a scene file (painting data corresponding to a shot scene)Storing a scene file1 Turn the MENU SEL control/button to move the m cursor to “FILE STORE,” then

press the MENU SEL control/button. “FILE STORE” flashes on the viewfinderscreen.

2 Select the file number (1 to 5) to be stored to.(If data is already stored at the selected location, the new data replaces thecurrent data.)

Recalling a scene fileTurn the MENU SEL control/button to move the m cursor to the file number whosedata is to be recalled, then press the MENU SEL control/button.• When the MENU SEL control/button is pressed, the scene file data replaces the

current settings.• When the scene file is recalled, an asterisk appears next to the number.

STANDARD Clears the current amount of paint adjustments and the switch settings (returns toreference value).

W.CLIP/KNEE

HUE –99 to 99 ([0]) Specifies the amount of color compensation applied to thehue of the area selected in AREA NO. (above).

SAT –99 to 99 ([0]) Specifies the color compensation to be applied to the colorin the area selected in AREA NO. (above).

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SHUTTER SHUTTER ON, [OFF] Turns the shutter on and off.1)

SHUTTER 1/60,1/125,1/250,1/500,1/1000,1/2000

Selects the shutter speed in standard mode.

ECS ON, [OFF] Turns the CLS mode on and off.1)

OTHERS 16:9/4:3 MODE [16:9], 4:3 Selects the aspect ratio for the video signal output.2)

ECS [50.2] to 9,000 Hz Selects the frequency in CLS mode.

1) If the shutter mode selection is made both by the SHUTTER switch in the camera front and form the setup menu, last-setitem is selected.If the SHUTTER and CLS are both set to ON in the menu, the CLS mode is automatically selected.

2) The aspect ratio normally corresponds to the CCU’s setting when the CCU is connected. To forcibly select, use this menu.

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To make the most of the functions of your video camera during shooting,check in advance that the functions are operating normally.For details on pre-shooting checks, see “Testing the Video Camera BeforeShooting” on page A-2.For details on lenses and VTR operations, refer to the manuals for the respectiveequipment.

Preparation for shooting

1 Set the following switches as shown below:

2 Turn on the power to the equipment connected to the video camera.

3 Adjust the FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions.For details on the FILTER selector settings, see !∞ FILTER selector on page2-4.

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Iris: Auto

Zoom: Electronic

OUTPUT/DCC: CAM/DCC ONorCAM/DCC OFF

CAMERA/VTR: ON/STBY

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4 Adjust the black balance and the white balance.

If the black balance and white balance settings are alreadyin memory:Set the the WHITE BAL selector to A or B.

If the black balance and white balance settings are notalready in memory, and there is not enough time to adjustthe white balance:Set the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK for the black balance, and setthe WHITE BAL selector to PRST.For details, see “4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance” onpage 4-1.

5 Point the camera at the subject and adjust the focus and zoom.

6 Set the shutter speed and mode as necessary.For details, see “4-2 Setting the Electronic Shutter” on page 4-6.

7 Press the VTR START button on the video camera or the VTR buttonon the lens to start recording when the VTR is attached.

During recording, the TALLY lamp (red) in the viewfinder will light.If any indication flashes in the viewfinder, see “6-1 Operation Warnings” onpage 6-1.

8 To stop recording, press the VTR START button or the VTR button onthe lens again.

The VTR changes to standby and the TALLY lamp (red) in theviewfinder goes off.

VTR START button

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Checking the video level

By doing the following procedure, you can display a zebra pattern on theviewfinder screen to allow checking of the video level.Though the zebra pattern is set at the time of shipping to indicate areaswith a video level of 490 mV, it can be set to also indicate areas with avideo level of 700 mV or more.

For details on how to specify the zebra pattern for a video level of 700 mV ormore, refer to the maintenance manual.

1 Turn the ZEBRA switch to ON or MOMENTARY.

A zebra pattern appears on the viewfinder screen.If you set the switch to MOMENTARY, the zebra pattern willdisappear after appearing for 5 or 6 seconds.

2 Adjust the opening of the lens.

3 After completing the adjustment, return the ZEBRA switch to OFF toturn off the zebra pattern.

If there is not enough light for shootingIf the lighting conditions are bad and you cannot get enough light to shoot,change the setting of the GAIN selector or the GAIN selector valuesthrough the MASTER GAIN page of the OPERATION menu so that youobtain a suitable video level.For details on the GAIN selector, see page 2-5; for details on the GAIN selectorsettings, see “4-7-3 Setting the GAIN Selector Values” on page 4-16.

ZEBRA switch

490 mV 700 mV

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To monitor playback in the viewfinder while recording

Press the RET button on the lens.While the button is pressed, you can monitor playback on the VTR throughthe viewfinder even as you continue to record.

Checking the brightness signal in the viewfinder duringplaybackPress the RET button on the lens for the playback picture to be appeared inthe viewfinder.

Checking the chrominance signal in the viewfinder duringplayback (when CA-553 and BVV-5PS are attached)Press the RET button on the lens while holding down the CTDM PBbutton on the VTR.While the button is pressed, the CTDM playback picture (monochrome)appears in the viewfinder. Check that the three sections that appear in theviewfinder are identical in brightness, as shown in the illustration below.

If the white balance is correct, the brightness levelsof these sections will be the same.

R-Y signal B-Y signal

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If CA-553 and a Betacam SP VTR BVV-5PS are attached to your videocamera, and a problem occurs either at power on or during operation, awarning is given in the viewfinder by the appearance of a WARNINGindicator, the lighting or flashing of a talling indicator, or the sounding ofan alarm from the speaker or earphone. These warnings and theirrespective correction actions are described in the table below.

Operation Warnings and Corrective Action when a VTR is Connected

BVV-5PS

Display panel

Warningindication

Correctiveaction

Flashing/continuous

Indicators Alarm Display within Viewfinder

BATTlamp

Continuous1 flash/s4 flashes/s

REClamp(red)

BVP-570WSPK

Tape-remainingdisplay(min)

Problem VTRaction

4 beeps/s

1 beep/s

Continuous

RF Clean the heads.If recording is stillsubstandard, turnthe power off andconsult your Sonyrepresentative.

Afterdetectingheadcloggingrecordingcontinuesbut qualityis notconsistent.

a)

SERVO Continuous

Continuousa)

Turn the power offand consult yourSonyrepresentative.

NoteThis indicationand the RECindicator may lightmomentarily whenthe tape startsmoving, but thisdoes not indicatea problem.

Recordingcontinuesbut qualityis notconsistent.

Servolock lost.

Videohead gapcloggedorprobleminrecordingcircuit.

HUMID Continuous Stop the tape,turn the power offand on again,and wait until theHUMID indicationdisappears.

Recordingcontinues,but stopsif the tapesticks tothe headdrum,Playback,fastforward orrewindstops.

Condensa-tion onthe headdrum.

SLACK Continuous

a)

b)

a)

Continuous

1 flash/s

4 flashes/s

The tapecannotbewoundproperly.

Operationstops.

Press the EJECTbutton and takeout the cassette.If you cannot takeout the cassette,refer to themaintenamcemanual of yourvideo camera.

a) During recordingb) During playback, fast forward, or rewind

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TAPE Flashinga) a) a) 5-0 Change thecassette, ifnecessary.

Operationcontinues.

Close tothe endof tape.

Continuous Change thecassette orrewind the tape.

TAPEEND

Record,playbackor fastforwardstops.

Flashing Change thebattery, ifnecessary.

BATT Batteryclose tobeexhausted.

Operationcontinues.

End oftape.

a)

Change thebattery.

Continuous Operationstops.

Batteryexhausted.

a) During recording

BATTEND

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6-2 Cleaning the Viewfinder

To ensure a clear view while shooting, you must keepthe interior of the viewfinder clean. When cleaningthe viewfinder, take care not to scratch any of thecomponents within the viewfinder.

For details on detaching the viewfinder, see “3-6-3Detaching the Viewfinder” on page 3-11.

To clean dust from the viewfinder screen orsurface of the mirror inside the barrelUse a dust blower.

To clean the lens or protective filterUse a commercially available lens cleaner.

Note

Never use organic solvents such as thinner.

Disassembling the eyepiece

1 Detach the eyepiece unit from the viewfinder.

For details, see “3-6-4 Detaching the Eyepiece” onpage 3-11.

2 Remove the eyecup from the eyecup holder.

3 Remove the protective filter, together with thepacking ring, from inside the eyecup holder.

4 Detach the protective filter from the packing ring.

Fog-proof filter

Depending on the temperature and humidity, theprotective filter may fog up, particularly if you breathnear it. To ensure that the viewfinder is always clear,replace the protective filter with a fog-proof filter (PartNo. 1-547-341-11), not supplied).

Fitting the fog-proof filterDetach the protective filter from the packing ring, thenreplace it with the fog-proof filter.

Note

When cleaning the fog-proof filter, wipe the filter verygently with a soft cloth to avoid impairing the anti-fogging effect.

Lens

Viewfinderbarrel Eyecup holder Protective filter Eyecup

Packing ring

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Horizontal resolution700 TV

Vertical resolution450 TV530 TV (EVS)

Geometric distortionLess than a measured thresholdvalue (except lens)

Shutter speed 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,1/2000

Gain –3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +9 dB,+12 dB, +18 dB, +24 dB, +30 dB

CLS 1/50.2 to 1/9000

Supplied accessories

Operation Manual (1)Maintenance Manual (1)

Optional accessories

CA-550P/570P/530 Camera AdaptorCA-553 Betacam AdaptorBKDW-701 Servo Filter UnitBKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation BracketRM-P9/RM-B150 Remote Control UnitBVF-55CE 5-inch ViewfinderBVF-10CE 1.5-inch ViewfinderBVF-20WCE 2-inch ViewfinderBVF-C10W 1.35-inch LCD ViewfinderExtension board EX-464 (J-6395-040-A)BKP-5530 Camera Carrying HandleLC-303SFT Soft CaseC-74 MicrophoneCRS-3P Cradle SuspensionVCT-14 Tripod AdaptorBKP-L551 Lithium-ion Battery Adaptor

Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.

General

Operating temperature–20 °C to +45 °C (–4°F to +113°F)

Storing temperature–20 °C to +50 °C (–4°F to +122°F)

Mass Approx. 3.2 kg (7 lb 1 oz)Dimensions 115 × 290 × 284mm (W/H/D)

(4 5/8 × 11 1/2 × 11 1/4 inches)Power consumption

20 WDC input 10.5 to 17 V

Input/output signals

Video output 1.0 Vp-p, synchronous load, 75ohms, unbalanced, two outputs(TEST OUT and camera adaptor IFconnectors)

Input/output connectorsCamera adaptor I/F 68-pin (videooutput, microphone output, syncsignal output, power supply input,× 2TEST OUT: BNC-typeLENS: 12-pinREMOTE: 6-pinVF: 20-pinMIC: 3-pin (female)

CCD block

CCD 3-chip 2/3-inch (IT/CCD)(wide screen type)

Pixel 1038 (H) × 594 (V)Built-in filters CC-A: Cross

CC-B: 3200 KCC-C: 4300 KCC-D: 6300 KND-1: ClearND-2: 1/4 NDND-3: 1/16 NDND-4: 1/64 ND

CC/ND filter remote control (with the BKDW-701attached) AvailableSensitibity F8.0, 2000 lx (3200 K, 89.9% of

reflection)Minimum illumination

About 2 lx (F1.4 lens, +30 dB)S/N 63 dB (typical)

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Testing the Video Camera Before Shooting

Check that the functions of the video camera are operating normally beforeeach shooting session.

Switch settings for testing the camera

Turn on the power and set the switches and selectors as follows:

Iris: automatic

Zoom: automatic

CAMERA/VTR: ON, STBY OUTPUT/DCC: BARS

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Testing the viewfinder

1 Adjust the viewfinder position.

2 Check that the color bars are displayed in theviewfinder, and adjust the BRIGHT, CONTRAST,and PEAKING controls to obtain the best color bardisplay.

3 Set the VF DISP selector to ON and check that thesafety zone marker, center zone marker, andcharacter display appear on the viewfinder screen.Set the VF DISP selector to OFF and check thatthe various displays go off.

4 (1) Set the VF DISP selector to MENU and checkthat the OPERATION menu appears on theviewfinder screen.

(2) Turn the MENU SEL control/button and checkthat the m cursor moves. Press the MENUSEL control/button and check that the page canbe selected.

5 Change the setting of the FILTER selector andcheck that the filter indication on the viewfinderscreen changes accordingly.

6 (1) Set the SHUTTER switch to ON and checkthat the “ ” lights up.

(2) Push the SHUTTER switch repeatedly fromON to SEL and check that the shutter speed/mode indicator in the viewfinder changesaccordingly.

7 (1) Set the OUTPUT/DCC selector to CAM.(2) Aim the lens to a suitable subject and turn the

focusing ring to adjust the focus.(3) Check that the image appears on the

viewfinder screen.

8 Set the ZEBRA switch to ON and check that azebra pattern appears on the viewfinder screen.Set the ZEBRA switch to OFF and check that thezebra pattern disappears.

Testing the iris and zoom functions

1 (1) Set the zoom to automatic.(2) Check that lens changes to telephoto and wide-

angle through electronic operation, and that thezoom position indication on the viewfinderscreen changes accordingly.

2 (1) Set the zoom to manual.(2) Check that lens changes to telephoto and wide-

angle through manual operation, and that thezoom position indication on the viewfinderscreen changes accordingly.

3 (1) Set the iris to automatic.(2) Point the camera at objects of different

brightness, and check that the iris isautomatically adjusted.

4 (1) Set the iris to manual.(2) Turn the iris ring, and check that the iris is

manually adjusted.

5 Hold down the instant auto iris button on the lensand point the camera at objects of differentbrightness. Check that the automatic irisadjustment is made.

6 (1) Set the iris back to automatic.(2) Check the following points while the GAIN

selector is moved from L / M / H:• For objects of the same brightness, the iris is

adjusted to correspond to the change in setting.• The gain indication on the viewfinder screen

changes according to the change in the setting.• The “ ” indication lights up when the setting

is not 0 dB.

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AliasingDistortion of a demodulated signal causedby the overlap of the base band signal andthe lower sideband signal.

B-Y signalB (blue) signal minus Y (Luminance)signal: one of the color difference signals.

Color temperatureThe temperature in Kelvins (K) torepresent the color of a light source,determined by heating a perfectly blackbody until its color matches that of thelight source. Color temperature is higherwhen the color is bluish and lower whenreddish.

CTDMCompressed Time Division Multiplex. Amethod of processing chrominance signalsfor recording. When component videosignals are recorded, both of the twochrominance signals (R-Y, B-Y) are time-compressed to half, multiplexed, andrecorded on a single track one after theother.

DCCDynamic Contrast Control. A videocamera containing a DCC circuit canhandle a wide dynamic range ofluminance.

FfSee Flange focal length.

Flange focal lengthThe distance from the plane of lensmounting flange to the image focal plane.Abbreviated to Ff.

FlareDark or colored flashes caused by signaloverload through extreme light reflectionsof polished objects or very bright lights.

FlickerRepeated change of brightness on thescreen.

Gen-lockGenerator lock. To synchronize the pulsegenerator built into video equipment to anexternal reference (master) sync signal.

HuntingRepeated brightening and darkening of animage resulting from repeated response toautomatic iris control.

I signalOne of the two color signals, containingreddish orange and bluish greencomponents to which the human eye issensitive.

ND filterNeutral Density filter. ND filters reducethe amount of incident light equally acrossthe entire visible wavelength range withoutaffecting color.

Pedestal levelCriterion of the video level during ashooting. Set the master black 10% higherthan the blanking level because noises areincluded around the absolute black of thevideo signal.

Q signalOne of the two color signals, containingyellow and violet components to which thehuman eye is relatively insensitive.

Return videoA video signal that is returned to thecamera to allow the camera person tomonitor the video image. This signalconsists of either the video signal sent tothe VTR, or the video signal selected by anadjustment panel when more than onecamera is being used.

R/G mixing detail circuitA circuit used to mix R and G signals toobtain a Y signal so that a sharp picture isreproduced.

R-Y signalR (red) signal minus Y (luminance) signal;one of the color difference signals.

Two-line image enhancerA circuit with a mechanism that provides a2H (horizontal synchronization) delay toemphasize Edges in the vertical andhorizontal directions.

VBSVideo, Burst, and Sync. A compositesignal consisting of video signal, burstsignal and sync signal.

Vertical smearA bright vertical line which appears on thescreen when shooting a very bright objectwith a CCD camera. Also called smear.

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AAccessory attachments 2-1adjustment

Black balance 4-1Chest pad position 3-15Color bar 2-6Flange focal length 3-8Focus and screen of the viewfinder 3-10Viewfinder position 3-9White balance 4-3

Adjusting the viewfinder focus 3-10Adjusting the flange focal length 3-8Adjustment of the chest pad position 3-15Attaching

Betacam SP VTR 3-2Camera adaptor 3-3Fog-proof filter 6-3Lens 3-7Shoulder strap 3-14Tripod 3-13

Attaching the shoulder strap 3-14Audio channel 1 level indication 4-13AUTO IRIS/KNEE (DCC) page 4-19Automatic iris closing mechanism 1-4AUTO SETUP page 4-21

BBATT indicator 4-11Black balance

Adjusting 4-1Error message 4-2

CCamera ID page 4-23Camera adaptor

Attaching a camera adaptor 3-3Connecting a AC adaptor to the camera

adaptor 3-4Connecting a camera control unit to the

camera adaptor 3-4Connecting a VTR to the camera

adaptor 3-4CAMERA No. and ID 4-23CCD

notes on CCD image sensors 3-1CC filter see color temperature

conversion filterCLS 4-6Center marker 4-15Checking the brightness signal 5-4Checking the chrominance signal 5-4Checking the video level 5-3Clear Scan (CLS) mode 4-6Color bar

signal 2-6generation 1-4

Color temperature conversion filter 2-4,4-3

Condensation 6-1Configuration of OPERATION menu

4-9Connecting a microphone 3-12Connecting a remote control unit 3-16Connections 3-2

Connecting an AC adaptor to the cameraadaptor 3-4

Connecting a camera control unit to thecamera adaptor 3-4

Connecting a remote control unit 3-16Connecting a VTR to the camera

adaptor 3-4CTDM 5-4

DDETAIL1 page 4-24DETAIL2 page 4-25DIAGNOSIS page 4-22

EElectronic shutter 4-6Error message

Black balance adjustment 4-2White balance adjustment 4-5

EVS 1-4Example of the filter selection according

to the lighting conditions 2-4, 4-3Extender indication 4-12Eyepiece

Detaching 3-11Disassembling 6-3

FFilter

Color temperature Conversion (CC)2-4, 4-3

Fog-proof filter 6-3Indication 4-13ND (Neutral Density) A-4

FILTER setting 2-4Fog-proof filter 6-3

G,HGAIN

Setting the GAIN selector values 4-16GAMMA page 4-26

I,JIndication

Audio channel 1 level 4-13

Audio level 4-13, 4-14BATT (battery) 4-11Extender 4-12, 4-14Filter 4-13, 4-14GAIN 4-13, 4-14Iris setting 4-12, 4-14Remaining tape 4-13Setting the marker display 4-15Shutter speed/mode 4-13, 4-14White balance memory 4-5Zoom position 4-12, 4-14

IndicatorBATT (Battery) 4-11TALLY (green tally) 4-11REC (record) 4-11—s in the viewfinder 4-11

(operation status) 4-11

LLens iris reference value 4-8

MMaintenance 6-1Marker

Center 4-15Safety zone 4-15Setting the marker display 4-15

MARKER page 4-15MASTER GAIN page 4-16MATRIX page 4-27Microphone

Attaching a microphone with asuspension 3-12

Attaching a microphone without asuspension 3-12

Connecting a microphone 3-12MON OUT page 4-18Monitor playback in the viewfinder 5-4Mounting a lens 3-7

NND filter 2-4, 4-3

OOPERATION menu 4-15Operation warnings 6-1OTHERS page 4-28

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Index

P,QPAINT menu 4-24Picture GAIN see GAINPower supply 3-6

With a Betacam SP VTR attached 3-6With a camera adaptor attached 3-6

RRemaining tape indication 4-13

SSafety zone marker 4-15SCENE FILE page 4-27Selecting

filters 4-3the display items 4-14

SettingCamera ID 4-23Camera No. 4-23FILTER selector 4-3GAIN selector values 4-16Marker display 4-15Shutter mode/speed 4-7SHUTTER page 4-28

Shooting operations 5-1Shutter 4-6

Setting the shutter mode/speed 4-7SKIN DETAIL page 4-25STAND ALONE page 4-20Standard mode 4-6Status display on the viewfinder screen

4-12System configuration 1-5

T,UTALLY indicator 4-11Tripod

Mounting on a tripod 3-13Taking the video camera off the tripod

adaptor 3-13

VVF DISPLAY page 4-14Viewfinder

Adjusting the position 3-9Cleaning 6-3Detaching 3-11Display on the screen 4-12Preventing the viewfinder from hitting

your leg 3-10VIDEO LEVEL page 4-24

W,X,YW.CLIP/KNEE page 4-26White balance

Adjusting 4-3Error message 4-5If there is no time for white balance

adjustment 4-5Memory 4-5

WIDE SCREEN page 4-17

ZZebra pattern 5-3Zoom position indication 4-12

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