Sony DXC-325K User manual

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mode!

and

serial

numbers

are

located

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right

side.

Record

these

numbers

the

spaces

provided

below.

Refer

them

whenever

you

call

upon

your

Sony

dealer

regarding

this

product.

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No.

Serial

No.

prevent

fire

shock

hazard,

not

expose

the

unit

rain

moisture.

avoid

electrical

shock,

not

open

the

cabinet.

Refer

servicing

qualified

personnel

only.

CAUTION:

REDUCE

THE

RISK

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

NOT

REMOVE

COVER

(OR

BACK).

USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS

INSIDE,

REFER

SERVICING

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

This

symbol

intended

alert

the

user

the

presence

uninsulated

“dangerous

voltage”

within

the

prod-

uct’s

enclosure

that

may

suffi-

cient

magnitude

constitute

risk

electric

shock

persons.

This

symbol

intended

alert

the

user

the

presence

important

operating

and

maintenance

(servicing)

instructions

the

literature

accompa-

nying

the

appliance.

Warning—This

equipment

generates,

uses,

and

can

radiate

radio

frequency

energy

and

not

installed

and

used

accordance

with

the

instructions

manual,

may

cause

interference

radio

communications.

has

been

tested

and

found

comply

with

the

limits

for

Class

comuputing

device

pursuant

Subpart

Part

FCG

Rules,

which

are

designed

provide

reasonabte

protection

against

such

interference

when

operated

commercial

environment.

Operation

this

equipment

residential

area

likely

cause

interference

which

case

the

user

his

own

expense

will

required

take

whatever

measures

may

required

correct

the

interference.

The

shieided

interface

cable

recommended

this

manual

rust

used

with

this

equipment

order

comply

with

the

limit

acomputing

device

pursuant

Subpart

Part

FCC

Rules.

For the

customers

Canada

This

apparatus

complies

with

the

Class

limits

for

radio

noise

emissions

set

out

Radio

Interference

Reaviations.

Compasition

Features

and

Notes

Use

Features...

Special

Characteristics

COD.

Location

end

Function

Control:

DXC-325/325P

Camera

Head

....

CA-325/325P

Camera

Adapior,

VCL-S10BX

Zoom

Lens...

DXF-328/325CE

Electronic.

Viewfinder

Accessory

Attachment

.....

Camere

Adaptor

Attachmentidetachment

Lens

Attachment

.....

Viewfinder

Attachment

Power

from

the

Battery

Pack

Compartment.

Power

from

the

VTRICGUIGMA

Connector.

Connections

Connection

with

S-VHS

Format

Portable

VTR..

Connection

with

Portable

VTR..

Connection

with

Table-Top

VTI

Connection

with

GCU-M3/M3P

Camera

Control

Unit

Function

the

Connected

VTR..

Adjustments...

Preparation

Viewsinder

AdjUStMent

nissan

Video

Monitor

Adjustment.

Flange

Focal

Length

Adjusimen’

iris

Adjustment

Filter

Setectior

White

Balance

and

Black

Balance

Adjustment:

Operation...

Preparation

Recording

with

Portable

VTR.

ZOOMINGe

oss

Output

Level

Adjustment

Checking

the

Video

Level

CHOSEAUPS

-ecasssen

Use

the

GEN

LOCK

Connector

Recording

with

TableTop

VTR.

Warning

indicators

and

Character

Display

Warning

Indicators

the

Viewfinder

...

Warning

indications

the

Character

Display

Character

Display

the

Viewtinder

Studio

Use

.....

Systern

Example...

Hints

for

Better

Shooting

Understanding

Light

and

Color

Specifications.

Optional

Accessories

and

Recommended

Equipment

Packing

(Carrying

Case

LC-325).......

sane.

Fis

DXC-226

series

for

the

NTSC

colér:

the

DXG825P

series

fox

the

PAL

system:

CA-325/325P

camera

adaptor

CCQ-2BRS

camera

cable

LC-325

carrying

case

VCT-12

tripod

attachment

VCLBI0BX

zoam

Jens

Camera

head

DXS05

Camera

adaptor

CA.

325P

Zoom

jens

VCL.

Viewfinder

OXF-3;

ener

CHiart

for

ttenlbé

ote}

fenigth

adjustment

PERS

The

DXC-328/325F

newly

designed

portable

color

video

camera

employing

three

1/2-inch

Charge

Coupled

Device

(CCD)

imagers

each

having

total

250,000/290,000

(far

the

NTSC

and

PAL

modeis

respectively)

effective

picture

elements.

The

DXC-225(225F

normally

used

with

the

CA-325/325P-

camera

adaptor

single

camera

unit,

out,

necessary,

itcan

separated

from

the

camera

adaptor

and

can

used

with

variety

different

units

which

will

introduced

the

market

the

near

future.

The

camera,

can

used

for

outdoor

recording

when

used

with

portable

video

cassette

recorder,

and

can

also

used

studio

camera

when

connected

CCU-

MY/M3P

camera

control

unit.

Incorporation

COD

re:

compact,

lightweight

camera

body

which

consumes

less

power

than

does

camera

using

pickup

tubeis).

Low

fag,

high

resistance

image

buming

and

deflection

distortion.

The

CCD

not

affected

vibration

and

mechanical

shack,

The

CCD

imager

not

influenced

terrestrial

magnetism.

«Thanks

the

high

signal-to-noise

ratio,

the

video

output

level

can

raised

obiain

clear

picture

under

low

fight

conditions.

The

electronic

shutter

built

into

the

imagers

and

enables

the

DXC-325325P

produce

clear

images

even

when

the

abjects

shooting

are

moving

very

high

speeds.

The

advantages

this

function

are

most

obvious

during

playback

still

slow

motion

pictures.

Bpabiit

Comsat

«The

camera

can

used

studio

camera

when

connected

CCLUMG/M&P

camera

contrat

unit.

The

camera

can

connected

SVHS

format

VTR.

«fa

special

adaptor

(will

introduced

the

near

future}

attached

the

DXC-325/325P

camera

head,

can

output

RGB

format

signal.

eure:

TRS

Acompariment

for

the

NP-TA

battery

pack

buili

into

the

camera

adaptor.

The

camera

and

1.5inch

viewfinder

can

used

for

about

120

minutes

with

fully

charged

NP-4A

(optional).

+The

power

can

supplied

the

camera

froma

portable

VTR

from

the

CCU-M2/M3P

camera

control

unit,

CMA-SSCE

camera

adaptor

(optional)

needed

ifthe

camera

used

with

the

power

source.

The

white

balance

and

black

balance

are

automatically

adjusted

microcomputer,

and

the

adjusted

values

are

reiained

for

about

hours

while

the

camera's

power

off.

The

black

level

drift

automatically

adjusted,

together

with

the

black

balances.

the

entire

picture

too

bright,

the

black

level

lowered

the

appropriate

level

the

automatic

black

jevel

(ABL)

adjustment

that

picture

with

good

contrast

can

obtained.

[Bisclayand

reidied

functions

or:

The

character

generator

built

into

the

camera

dispiays

title

characters

inserted

the

viewfinder

monitor

during

recording.

addition

title

characters,

the

operational

status

the

camera

and

the

warning

indications

are

also

displayed

the

viewfinder.

The

REC

indicator

the

viewfinder

blinks

VTR

malfunctions.

Zebra

pattern

appears

the

viewfinder

screen

when

the

video

output

level

about

IRE

(for

NTSC

model)

490

580

(for

PAL

model).

This

pattern

provides

useful

reference

when

the

operator

manually

adjusts

the

iris.

Anite

equipped

with

pin-type

lens

connecior

which

connects

directly

the

electrical

circuitry

the

fens

unit.

The

lens

can

thus

contralled

from

the

video

camera

without

using

lens

cat

The

switches

which

are

not

used

frequently

are

located

behind

the

cover

the

side

panel

that

you

can

forget

about

possible

misoperations

while

you

are

using

lhe

video

camera.

Newly

designed.

camera

body

and

fens:

The

camera

will

well

balanced

your

shoulder

when

holding

with

th:

grip.

addition,

you

can

see

your

righi

over

the

camera

body

while

you

are

shooting.

not

try

mount

Z-inch

lens

directly

the

DXC-325/325P,

sure

attach

LO-32BMT

lens

mount

adaptor

(optional)

your

23-inch

lens

you

want

mount

it.

Operate

the

camera

only

DC.

For

operation

from

power

line,

use

the

camera

adaptor

recommended

for

this

camera,

Allow

adequate

air

circulation

prevent

internal

heat

build-up.

Operation

Avoid

rough

handling

mechanical

shock.

not

operate

the

camera

outside

a-5°C

+45°C

(23°F

113°F)

temperature

range.

Keep

the

camera

horizontal

plane.

Keep

the

camera

away

from

very

strong

magnetic

fieids

avoid

distortion

and

fiutter

the

screen.

not

hold

the

camera

the

viewfinder.

sure

cover

the

jens

with

the

supplied

lens

cap

when

the

video

camera

will

not

used

for

long

period

time.

The

following

phenomena

may

appear

the

monitor

soreen

while

the

DXC-325

series

color

camera

used.

‘These

phenomena

are

not

indicative

camera

malfunction.

Smear

phenomenon

This

may

appear

when

very

bright

object

shot.

PES

—

Light

bettstixe

tine

{smear

phenomenon)

r-"

very

bright

object

shot.

(Electric

light,

fuorescent

lamp,

suniight,

strong

reflected

light,

atc}

Operation

the

viewfinder

not

paint

the

viewfinder

directly

the

sun,

the

plastic

inside

the

viewfinder

may

damaged.

The

picture

the

viewfinder

screen

may

distorted

itis

used

strong

magnetic

fields.

Cleaning

Clean

the

cabinet,

panel

and

controls

with

dry

soft

cloth,

soft

cloth

lightly

moistened

with

mild

detergent

solution.

not

use

any

type

solvent,

such

alcohol

benzine,

which

might

darriage

the

finish.

Repacking

not

discard

the

carton.

affords

maximum

protection

whenever

the

camera

transported.

not

transport

ship

the

camera

only

the

carrying

case.

Repack

was

originally

packed

the

factory.

you

have

any

questions

about

this

camera,

contact

your

authorized

Sony

dealer.

White

dots

White

dots

may

appear

the

video

output

the

camera

used

under

very

high

temperatures.

Wavy

picturas

This

may

appear

when

fine

stripes,

straight

lines,

etc.,

are

shot.

Their

images

monitored

the

screen

look

wavy.

Note

the

electronic

shutter

the

GAIN

selector

set

the

(dB)

position

when

the

electronic

shutter

used,

clear

picture

may

not

obtained.

Use

the

electronic

shutter

under

the

lighting

conditions

under which

clear

picture

obtained

with

the

GAIN

selector

set

the

(dB)

position.

ff)

FILTER

selector.

Lens

mount

clamp

ring

——_.

VTR

button

(3)

AUTO

BAL

switch

"Z)

UPION

button

and

DOWNIOFF

button

Scraw

hote

for

tripod

(Ut4"

-20UNO}———.

Sorew

hale

for

tripod

(Us

ee)

{8}

GAIN

selector

roaen

}

¥)

BARS/W8

selector

wae

[7]

POWER

switen

rip

Used

when

carring

the

video

camera.

necessary,

the

grip

can

detached

from

the

video

camera.

PHASE

selector

PHASE

control

PHASE

control

SHUTTER

switch

SHUTTER

SPEED

selector

tt2)

(T]

FILTER

selector

Select

the

appropriate

filter

indicated

below.

ff]

ABL

switeh

{ig

ZEBRA

switch

ig)

DISP

CHG

switch

—~{i§)

REG

REVIEW

button

Fitter

Color

temperature

Lighting

conditions

8200k

Hodine

lamp,

sunrise

sunset

[sedok+%.ND*

Sright

cutdoor

;

|se00

{Cloudy

rainy

ND:

Neutral

density

fitter

(ZLVTR

button

When

the

camera

connected

portable

VTR,

press

this

button

stati

recording.

stop

recording,

press

the

bution

again.

the

camera

connected

CCUM@/MSP

cares

contro!

unit,

the

return

video

pictures

oan

monitored

the

viewsinder

screen

while

the

bution

keot

depressed.

When

the

button

released,

the

camera

pictures

can

monitored.

AUTO

WIB

BAL

(automatic

whitelbiack

balance

adjustment)

switch

When

the

BARSAWB

selector

/B]is

set

AUTO,

white

balance

and'black

balanos

can

automatically

adjusted’:

with

this

switch.

Black

balance

can

also

adiisied:

automatically

with

this

switch

when

the

BARSIE!

selectoris

setio

200K.

> ‘

‘WHT:

For

automatic

white

balance

adjustnient,

posh:

this:

‘switch

WHT.

The

adhusted

value

will

automatically

stored

the

memory.

LK:

For

automatic

black

balance

and

black

gel

evel

adjusiment,

push this

switch

BLK.

The

adjusted

value

will

automaticatly

stored

the

memory:

This

switch

automatically

returns

the

Genter

position

when

released.

cesial

level.

For

details,

Character

Display”

tis.not

Repessery

use

this

cotta

when

onty

one

‘-camerais

used.

GAIN

sale

Normally

set

this

Sélector

16°°0".

When

ite

Bilecioe

set.

Which

camera

controt

unit

connectéd,

adjust

tie

“t0"'9"

“18"/the

Video

outpiaMevel

raised

SUB

phase

difference

with

the-4

PHASE

control

ofthe

camera’.

18GB

respectively:

Sontrol

unit

oa,

(8)

BARSIWE

(color

bar

generationivhite

balance

/ )

[f)

SHUTTER

switch

adjustment)

selector

‘ON:

The

SHUTTER

SPEED

sefesior

liglis

activated,

Normally,

set

this

position.

This

deactivates

the

BARS:

When

the

salector

set'to

thig

positio’

UTTERSPEED

selsctor

if.

bar

signal

generated,

supplied

tothe

‘viewfinder

and

output

from

the

VIDEO

OUT

and

the

VIRICCUICMA

sonnectors

the

CA-325/325P.

Use

this

Position

for

‘adjusting

the

video

monitor.

thi§

position,

the

iris

the

shutter

speed:

Six

shutter

spesds

can

sefected.on

this

tis

the

zoomens.attachedto

the

camera.will

automatically

closed,

AYTO:Generally

set

the

selector

tothis

position

When

the

AUTO

WIB

BAL

switch

setto'

WAT

BLK;

the

white

balance

orblack

balance

will

automaticallyadjusted

{arid

stored

the

memory)

After

thé

adjustment,

the

memorized

white

Salgnoe:’.°

and

black

balance

values

ate

always

obtainedaithis.*.

positions

ree

eae

200K:

this

position

the

white'balance

Set

the

tactoiy

preset

value

todine

lamp

(200K).

When.

the

Selector

set

this

position,

set

the

FILTER

selector

]to

appropriate

position,

Use

this

wher

this’

time

adjust

the

white

Data

When

the

BARSIWB

selectoris

set

fothis

position}

thes":

automatic

white

balance

adjustrnent

AUTO

WiB:'-”*

BAL

switch

[T]

with

not

operate,

(However,

thes:

.°°7

1400,

11250,

1/500,

+vi000,

112000

seo,

1120,

17250,

1/500,

1/1000,

1/2000

seo.

ABL

(automaticblack

level)

switch

. :

‘Whenthe

entiré-piéture

too

bright,

such

duting

~butdoor

shooting,

set

this

switch

tO'ON.

The

black

level

ill'be

retiicd

the

appropriate

level

andawele

Gentrasted

picture

will

obtained.

hall{'Sét

the

Switch

OFF.

»-This

switch

used

for

manuaiitis

adjustment,

When

the

switch

sebfo.ON,

azebra.pettern

appeats.as

“reference

the'part

thie

viewlinder

scteerwhere

the:

~WiGe0

level

the

object

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(fat.

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490

autsitiatié

black

balaics

edjusiment

the

AUTO

WIE.

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(for

PAL},

the

zebra

pattem

hot

necessary,

;

BAL

switch

(SJoperates.)

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Set

this

switch’to

OFF.

See

page

38)

POWER

switch

Ate

18]

DISP

CHG

(display

change)

switch

ON:

fumon

the

camera

Each

time

this

switch

Pressed,

the

character

display-om

OFF:

tur

dif

the

camera

;

“TEISC

teubeatrien

PHASE

sclector

balance,

white

balance,

arid

gain

setings,

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two-or

cameras

are

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indication

title

setting

and

display

set'title

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select

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phase

difference

between

the

geriock

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characters,

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adjustment,

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control

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fine

adjustinent

the

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the

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automatic

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adjustment

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GS-net

REC

REVIEW

button

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used,

Accessory

shoe

coe

hole

for

accessories

(U4"

~20UNC)

—-—+{ii]

Built-in

microphone’

Cord

clamps

DIN

50-pin

connector

--_____——»>

dex

{for

viewfinder

cord)

(To

connecied

directly

the

5¢-pin

connector

the

camera

adaptor)

connector

(8-pin)

ai3-inch

lens

connector

{Connect

the

lens

connector

23-inch

zoom

lens.)

——{ig)

TITLE

connestor

VIDEG

OUT

connector

ttach

optional

microphone

holder

(CAC-1,

CAC-11A)

here.

Whenen

external

Mmicrophond:

cognecied

the

MICIN.

cohnector

on-the

CA:

:25/325%

the

‘builtin.

(ime

connector.

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‘

TGR325

ute,

generator

tna

connacted

this

connector

ra)

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out

‘(utput):

connsetor

“ENG:

Senneaton)

”

Gonneet

the

video

inputof

‘the.VTR

orvideo

monitor.

Title-characters

displayed.

onthe

viewfind

‘are

also.

genet

iba

this

connector,

use

the

control

unit

with

DXC-325/325P

the

genlocked

condition,

set

the

switch

inside

the

DXC-325/S25P

the

appropriate

position

depending

the

type

the

controt

unit

Turn

off

the

power

the

DXC.425/325P,

Detach

the

side

panel

with four

screws

which

the

model

and

serial

numbers

are

located.

(Loosen

the

four

screws

indicated

the

four

arrows

the

filustration

the

right.)

Set

switch

the

AT-53

board

follows:

Switch

position

“Controt

unit

(The

combined

camera

Upper

(toward

the

grip

side)

(Casesnccsapaase)

Lower

(toward

the

CCU-M3iM3P

shoulder

pad

side}

(CA-325/325P)

Factory-se

Attach

the

side

panet.

VIR

STARTIRETURN

VIDEO

button

}

{4}

EAR

jack

Battery

pack

compartment——-—-—~

{§]

INTERCOM

iack

[i]

GEN

LOCK

input

connector

[8]

MIC

connector

DIN

50-pin

connector

(To

connected

directly

the

50-pin

connector

the

carnera

head)

'3)]

connector

—-

17]

VIFICOUICMA

connector

[3]

OUTPUT

selector

OVTR

selector

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