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1-2 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 For the customers in the USAThis 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 ...

1-3 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 14 Overview About This Manual This booklet constitutes an operation manual for DXC-D30WSL/D30WSPL 16:9 wide-screen type digitalvideo camera together with the common OperatingInstructions for the DXC-D30 series of digital videocameras. 1) This book describes only the differences...

1-4 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 16 Video Output and Viewfinder Picture The video output and viewfinder picture of this cameravary as shown below according to the settings of the16:9/4:3 item and the VF SCAN item of the Advancedmenu. Subject 2 / 3 -inch optics 4:3 effective area 16:9 effective area Item Settin...

1-5 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 18 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Gain levels Selectable –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 d...

1-6 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 20 Cables and miscellaneous The suffix number on a cable part number indicates thelength in meters: e.g. a CCZ-A2 is 2 meters long.(Approximate equivalents in feet: 2 m = 6 ft, 5 m = 16ft, 10 m = 33 ft, 25 m = 82 ft, 50 m = 164 ft, 100 m =328 ft)Camera cables with Z-type 26-pin...

1-7 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 22 Chart of Optional Components and Accessories EC-0.5C2 Microphone Cable ECM-670/672 and C-74 Microphone CAC-12 Microphone Holder DXF-51/415-inch/4-inch Viewfinder NP-1B Battery Pack RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit DXC-D30WS/D30WSP CAC-4 Chest Pad BC-1WD/1WDCE BatteryCharger CCA-7 ...

1-8 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 2 LITHIUM BATTERYReplace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery.Use of another battery may present a risk of fire orexplosion. WARNINGBattery may explode if mistreated.Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. NoteKeep the lithium battery out of the reach of c...

1-9 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 4 Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 5 Adjustments andSettings Chapter 4 Viewfinder ScreenIndications andMenus Table of Contents Viewfinder Screen Indications ....................................... 45 Changing the Viewfinder Display ......................................

1-10 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 7 Product Configurations Chapter 1 Over view The eight models, DXC-D30F, DXC-D30K, DXC-D30L, DXC-D30H, DXC-D30PF, DXC-D30PK,DXC-D30PL, and DXC-D30PH, comprise both NTSC and PAL versions and the components as shown in thefigure below. The o...

1-11 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 Chapter 1 Overview 8 Chapter 1 Overview Features 2 / 3 -inch IT type Power HAD CCD The DXC-D30/D30P Color Video Camera uses 2 / 3 - inch IT type Power HAD CCDs. It outperforms mostof the exiting FIT type CCD cameras for high-end use,in both picture quality and sensitivity.• Sm...

1-12 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 Chapter 1 Overview 10 Chapter 1 Overview Freeze mix function (when using DSR-1/1P) The freeze mix function superimposes any previouslyrecorded still picture on the viewfinder screen tofacilitate framing the subject when reshooting thescene. Edit Search Function (when using DSR...

1-14 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 Chapter 1 Overview 14 Chapter 1 Overview @º ZEBRA switch Set this switch to the ON position to display a zebrapattern (diagonal stripes) in the viewfinder.Depending on the zebra setting in advanced menu page4, the zebra 1 for video levels between 70 to 90 IRE(or 70 to 90%) and...

1-17 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 Chapter 1 Overview 20 Chapter 1 Overview 5 GAIN UP indicator (orange) This lights when the gain is 3 dB or more. 6 Eyepiece focusing knob Turn this to adjust the viewfinder focus to match youreyesight. (See page 79.) 7 Accessory fixing screw hole Attach optional video lights o...

1-18 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 22 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Fitting a VTR 1 Set the PRO 76-pin DIGITALconnector on the DSR-1/1P. For details, see the operatinginstructions for the DSR-1/1P. 2 Align the projection on thebottom of the DSR-1/1P withthe slot on the came...

1-19 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 24 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Fitting a VTR 3 Remove the VTR connectionplate. 4 Remove the DSR-1/1P’sshoulder strap fitting and thecamera head connection plate. 5 Perform the first three steps in“Fitting a VTR”. 6 Screw the connection p...

1-20 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 26 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Fitting the Lens In the case of the DXC-D30F/D30PF/D30K/D30PKmodel, the lens is already fitted. In other cases, use thefollowing procedure to fit the lens. 1 Remove the retaining rubber which prevents the l...

1-21 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 28 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using the Viewfinder Removing the Viewfinder Remove any microphone from the viewfinder beforebeginning. 1 Pull the viewfinder connectorout of the VF connector on thefront of the camera head. 2 Loosen the vi...

1-22 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 30 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Fitting an optional microphone Use the following procedure to attach an optionalECM-670 Microphone. 1 Loosen the screw of the CAC-12 Microphone Holder, thenopen the holder and replace themicrophone adaptor ...

1-23 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 32 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using the Carrying Case Stowing the camera Align the camera with the base of the case, and slidethe camera in forward.Checking that the pin at the rear engages correctly,push forward until it locks into pla...

1-24 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 34 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections VTR selector settings on the CA-537/537P a) Set the audio input level on the VO-6800/6800PS to –60 dB. b) When the BVV-5/5PS is used as a portable VTR, a VA-5/ 5P VTR Composite/Component Adaptor is required...

1-25 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 36 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Connecting a Number of Cameras (Without Using a Camera ControlUnit) When using two or more synchronized cameraswithout a camera control unit, connect an external syncsignal to the GEN LOCK IN connector on t...

1-26 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 38 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Camera Adaptor Power Supply The camera adaptor automatically operates on powersupplied to the VTR/CCU/CMA connector from theportable VTR, CCU-M7/M7P Camera Control Unit,CMA-8A/8ACE AC Adaptor or other conne...

1-27 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 40 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 8 If required, switch on the center marker and/orsafety zone (basic menu page 6 and advancedmenu page 4) and zebra pattern (ZEBRA switch)in the viewfinder image. 9 Adjust the white balance (page 71) and blackbalance (page 74). 10 Turn t...

1-28 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 42 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Setting Mark IN/OUT points as you shoot Instead of continuing shots from scene to scene, youcan specify Mark IN and Mark OUT points as youshoot and set scene numbers (ranging from 001 to198). 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 from “Using the Clip...

1-29 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 44 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 4 Release the REV or FWD button when you findthe tape location where you wish to continueshooting. The DSR-1/1P enters recording pause mode. 5 Press the VTR button on the camera head or thelens. The DSR-1/1P starts recording. Using the ...

1-30 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 46 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus P A G E 1 ( N E X T m $ P R E V m 4 ) m ALL RESET ( Y E S m 4 ) E X I T M E N U ( Y E S m 4 ) P A G E 1 ( N E X T m $ P R E V m 4 ) m ALL RESET SURE? ( N O m $ Y E S m 4 ) E ...

1-32 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 50 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus @¡ Voltage/error indication The current voltage is displayed whenever the camerahead’s power supply voltage dips below 11.0 V DC.However, you can also display the current vol...

1-33 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 52 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Viewfinder Basic Menu Basic menu page 2 m A . I R I S : ± 0 D T L L E V : ± 0 M . B L A C K : ± 0 S T R E T C H : ± 0 S H U T T E R : O F F Basic menu page 3 m S K I N D T L ...

1-34 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 54 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Basic menu page 7 The following display is shown when the DSR-1/1P isconnected. M A R K / C U E : M A R K m F R E E Z E : O F F C H G R E E L N O : ( Y E S m 4 ) To set the c...

1-35 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 56 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Viewfinder Basic Menu 2 Press the UP/ON button once. The title is superimposed to the picture displayedon the viewfinder screen. 3 Start shooting. 4 To stop the title recordi...

1-36 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 58 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Advanced menu page 4 P A G E 4 ( N E X T m $ P R E V m 4 ) M A R K E R : C E N T / 9 0 % m Z E B R A : 1 Z E B R A 1 : 7 0 I R E V F S D T L : ± 0 V F T A L L Y : 2 E X I T M...

1-37 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 60 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Viewfinder Advanced Menu To set the camera ID 1 Press the MENU/STATUS switch to move thecursor to ID SET. The cursor ( → ) changes to the text entry arrow ( ↓ ). P A G E 6 ( ...

1-38 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 62 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 3 Move the cursor to SELECT FILE and use the UP/ON button or the DOWN/OFF button to select thedesired file. Press the UP/ON button or DOWN/OFF buttonrepeatedly until the desi...

1-39 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 64 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Changing File Settings When using advanced menu page 10 or 11, you canchange the settings about picture quality in setup files.(In basic menu page 2, a part of items are chan...

1-40 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 66 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Setup Files 3 Press the UP/ON button to store the file. To abortthe save operation, press the DOWN/OFF button(the screen returns to the screen shown in step 2 ). The tape aut...

1-41 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 68 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Using SetupNavi and SetupLog with the DSR-1/1P Recording the Menu Settingsonto a Tape 1 Connect the DSR-1/1P and load the tape ontowhich the settings are to be recorded. Turn...

1-42 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 71 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings approximately70% of thewidth of theimage 4 1 2 1 5 1 3 White Balance Adjustment Adjusting the white balance ensures that as lightingconditions change white objects remai...

1-43 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 72 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings The adjustment value is automatically saved inmemory A or B as selected above. To save the white balance adjustment for differentlighting conditions, repeat steps 2 to 4 above. You can save two different ...

1-44 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 74 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Notes • When using a camera control unit, if the W/B BALANCE switch of the camera control unit is set toMANUAL, it is not possible to carry out blackbalance adjustment on the camera. • When using a CCU-M5...

1-45 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 76 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings When using the clear scan functionWatching the monitor screen, adjust the frequencyto give minimum interference.If there is a black band in the monitor image,reduce the frequency, and if there is a white ...

1-46 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 78 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Timestamping recordings You can timestamp recordings by superimposing thecurrent date and time. 1 Before shooting, set the CLOCK IND to CAM inadvanced menu page 8. The date and time appear in the viewfind...

1-47 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 80 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 9 RET W T M A S M ZOOM 8 6 5 4,11 2 1 7 3 Flange focal lengthadjustment test chart 1 Set the iris selector to the M position. 2 Turn the iris ring to f/1.8 (fully open). 3 Place the supplied flange focal ...

1-48 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 82 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Adjusting the Lens Macrophotography Use the macro function when the subject is less thanabout 90 cm (3 feet) (for the VCL-916BYA) from thefront of the lens. It is possible to shoot close-ups downto a rang...

1-49 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 84 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Settings for Special Cases 2,3 1 ON OFF SET SKIN DTL Skin Detail Correction The DXC-D30/D30P provides an easy push-buttonfunction that designates an active skin tone area. 1 Set the SKIN DTL switch to ON....

1-50 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 86 Appendix Appendix Warning indications Continuous Flashing once per second Flashing four times per second Four beeps per second One beep per second Continuous For the warnings appearing in the viewfinder when a VTR is connected, see the section “Viewfinder Normal Indications...

2-1 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 SECTION 2 SERVICE INFORMATION 2-1. BOARD LAYOUT 2-2. REMOVAL OF CABINET 2-2-1. Removal of Side Plate Loosen the four screws respectively to remove the side plates. SW-791 board PA-220(G) board VA-185 board PR-240 board IF-700 board BP-30 board SW-793 board SW-792 board DC-DC co...

2-2 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 CAUTION 2-2-2. Cautions on Disassembly/Assembly of Top Chassis When removing the top chassis, following items should beperformed. If not, the connectors (CN503, CN504, CN505) should be damaged. Disassembly:1. Disconnect the two connectors CN504 and CN505 on the CN-1594 board. 2...

2-3 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 5. Remove setscrew (3 × 4) and remove the filter knob. Remove four screws (B3 × 8) and washers. Remove the CCD unit from the Front unit Ass’y. Note: When handling the CCD unit, pay attention not to stress each PA board. 4. Remove four screws (B3 × 10 : with washer). Disconnect ...

2-4 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 2-4. CONNECTORS AND CABLES 2-4-1. Connector Input/Output Signals The main connector input/output signals are as follows: MONITOR OUT (JACK); 1.0 Vp-p ± 0.1 V, sync negative 75 Z VIDEO OUT (BNC); 1.0 Vp-p ± 0.1 V, sync negative 75 Z CAMERA/CA (50P, MALE) (EXTERNAL VIEW) A B 1 2 ...

2-8 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 2-4-2. Connection Connector Connections made with the connector panels duringinstallation or service, should be made with the connectors or complete cable assemblies specified in the followinglist, or equivalent parts. 2-5. HOW TO HANDLE OF AT-125 BOARD 2-5-1. How to Attach of ...

2-9 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 1 2 3 11 7 6 5 4 10 9 8 2-6. DC-DC CONVERTER VOLTAGE Voltage values can be check as following 1 to != points on MB-785 board and MIC connector. • MB-785 board (EXTERNAL VIEW) 2 1 3 != GND. • MIC connector No. CHECK POINT VOLTAGE VALUE 1 CN117-2pin 5WD EXT. DC OUT 2 CN117-1pin E...

2-10 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 2-7. SERVICE MODE OPERATION • SERVICE mode:Commonly, user can operate the BASIC menu and ADVANCE menu. In addition to these menu, service engineer can operate the SERVICE menu.To enter the service mode by adjusting S105 (OPE ⇔ ADJ) on the SW-791 board. • Menu screen:When the S...

2-11 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 • RESET object item and standard set value for setting (Table 1) PAGE ITEM Standard set value UC PAL 4 MPKNEE1 67 ← MPKNEE2 116 ← MPKNEE3 164 ← MPKNEE4 255 ← RPKNEE 128 ← BPKNEE 128 ← 9 (NTSC) SET UP ON - - - RESD OUT FD - - - BLKG 20 - - - MAT DEST SMPTE - - - 9 (PAL) COMP LV...

2-13 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 • Page 5 Component Level Adjustment Y LVL 167 : S-UP LVL 144 : SYNC LVL 96 : B-Y LVL 154 : R-Y LVL 152 : PAGE 5 (NEXT PREV ) EXIT MENU (YES ) W Y LVL 167 : W B-Y LVL 154 : W R-Y LVL 152 : • Page 7 Chroma/VF Adjustment B-Y CLP 110 : R-Y CLP 107 : Y CLP 143 : PAGE 6 (NEXT PREV )...

2-16 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 • Page 17 Various setting 4 MIC ADJ : B : : ATW ADJ R AUTO(YES )12613489 FILTER : 2 : PAGE17(NEXT PREV ) EXIT MENU (YES ) ATW ADJ Take in standard value of ATW R Standard value setting of ATW B Standard value setting of ATW MIC ADJ Setting of a musical note mark indication FIL...

2-17 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 • Page 20 Selfdiagnosis 3 PR-G1 This display item is not used. PR-R1 This display item is not used. PR-G0 This display item is not used. PR-R0 This display item is not used. PR-B1 This display item is not used. PAGE20(NEXT PREV ) EXIT MENU (YES ) ERROR DISP 2/3 PR-R0 000H : PR...

2-18 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 • Page 21 Selfdiagnosis 4 RC-PMPD The details of check result for synchronization signal input and theinternal RAM in RC LSI are displayed. 800H: The internal RAM of RC LSI is abnormal.004H: The input HD signal (IC520, pin64) to the RC LSI is abnormal. 002H: The input VD signa...

2-20 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 • Page 22 Present unit condition indication This is the communication of the production.This is not related to service. B GAIN 000h : IRIS POS : KWC 000h : R GAIN 7e6h : TIS 224h : POWER 12.1V : PAGE22(NEXT PREV ) EXIT MENU (YES ) 800h • Page 23 TG ROM OPERATION This display i...

3-1 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 3-1. PREPARATION 3-1-1. Equipment Required • Digital voltmeter• Oscilloscope (100 MHz or more) • Vectorscope• Waveform monitor • B/W monitor (Sony PVM-91/122 or equivalent)• Color monitor (Sony PVM-1320 or equivalent) • AC Adaptor (Sony CMA-8/8A/8CE/8ACE)• Camera Adaptor (Sony ...

3-2 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 3-1-3. Switch Setting Before Adjustment [DXC-D30WS, DXC-D30WSP] Switch setting for camera side GAIN switch : 0 dB OUTPUT/DL/DCC + switch : CAM/DCC + WHITE BAL switch : PRESET FILTER control : 1 SHUTTER switch : OFF ZEBRA switch : OFF MARKER switch : OFF HYPER GAIN switch : OFF ...

3-3 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 3-1-5. Adjustment Item 3-2. Before Adjustment 3-2-1. Color Bar Signal Confirmation 3-2-2. Sensitivity Measurement Confirmation 3-3. Camera Adjustment 3-3-1. Sub-Carrier Frequency Adjustment 3-3-2. INT SC-H Phase Adjustment 3-3-3. Y/R-Y/B-Y CLP Level Adjustment 3-3-4. Y/SYNC/R-Y...

3-5 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 3-3. CAMERA ADJUSTMENT Note: Before the adjustment, enter the “PAGE 1” of SERVICE menu, and perform the “RESET”. 3-3-1. Sub-Carrier Frequency Adjustment Equipment: Frequency counter To be extended: ES-22 board Test point: TP501 (GND: E1(extension board))/ES-22 board Adjusting p...

3-9 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 3-3-11. CCD Output Level Adjustment Note : • Use a reflection type with chart for this adjustment, therefore, control the light so that the white area of chart is exactly 3200Kof color temperature. • If use the pattern box, make sure that the color temperature must be 3200K. • ...

3-10 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 3-3-13. Shading Adjustment Note : Perform this adjustment when the lens or CCD unit is replaced. Object: White portion of pattern box Equipment: Waveform monitor, Oscilloscope To be extended: VA-185 boardTrigger: VD (TP73/extension board) Adjustment Procedure 1. SERVICE menu “...

3-11 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 3-3-14. Flare Adjustment Object: Grayscale chart Equipment: Waveform monitor Preparation: OUTPUT/DL/DCC + switch/camera side → CAM/DCC + Adjustment Procedure1. SERVICE menu “PAGE 3” → R FLARE: xG FLARE: 0 B FLARE: x Note: Make sure that “G FLARE” must be “0”. 2. Chart frame = ...

3-12 DXC-D30WS/P(E)/V1 3-3-16. Character Position Adjustment Equipment: Color monitor (or, B/W monitor) Preparation: OUTPUT/DL/DCC + switch/camera side → BARS Test point: MONITOR OUT connector/camera side Adjustment Procedure 1. Set the “MARKER” to “ON” on the BASIC menu.2. Set the “MARKER” to “CENT...

Sony Corporation Image & Sound Communication Company DXC-D30WS (UC)DXC-D30WSP (CE)9-977-326-11 Printed in Japan 1997. 12 08 ©1997 Published byEngineering Services Dept.