Page 1 DIGITAL CAMCORDER MSW-970/970P The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the MSW-970/ 970P Digital Camcorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese versions) in PDF format. For more details, see “1-4 Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 15. OPERATION MANUAL...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features ................. 11 1-1-1 Camera Features .............11 1-1-2 VTR Features ..............12 1-1-3 Other Features..............12 1-2 Example of System Configuration ......14 1-3 Precautions ..............15 1-4 Using the CD-ROM Manual .......... 15 1-4-1 Preparations ..............15 1-4-2 Reading the CD-ROM Manual ........15 Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-1 Power Supply ..............
Page 7 3-2-7 Searching for the Last Recorded Portion and Turning in Recording Pause Mode (End Search Function) ....51 3-3 Checking Recording and Playback......52 3-3-1 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording — Recording Review............52 3-3-2 Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor — Playback in Color............52 3-4 Tele-File System ............53 3-4-1 Recording the Recording Start Time Code onto the...
Page 8 5-1-2 Basic Menu Operations...........76 5-1-3 Editing the USER Menu ..........78 5-2 Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ....82 5-2-1 Layout of the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen.82 5-2-2 Selecting the Display Items ..........84 5-2-3 Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation/ Adjustment Progress Messages ........85 5-2-4 Setting the Marker Display ..........86 5-2-5 Setting the Viewfinder ............86...
Page 9 Chapter 7 Setting Up the Camcorder 7-1 Power Supply ...............115 7-1-1 Using a Battery Pack.............115 7-1-2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to an Exhausted Battery................115 7-1-3 Using an AC Adaptor............116 7-1-4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight System ....116 7-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder..........117 7-2-1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position........117 7-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen....117 7-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder ..........118...
Page 10 Video Camera Section .............136 VTR Section ................137 Recommended Additional Equipment ........137 Menu List ................139 OPERATION Menu ..............139 PAINT Menu ................146 MAINTENANCE Menu ............151 FILE Menu ................159 DIAGNOSIS Menu ..............162 About a “Memory Stick”............ 163 Index..................165 Table of Contents...
Page 11: Chapter 1 Overview
EFP very poor lighting conditions and a variety of expressive 1) The MSW-970 is for the NTSC broadcast system. The MSW-970P is for possibilities, such as shots of moving subjects which are the PAL broadcast system. The description given in this manual applies to smoothed out by afterimages.
Page 12: Vtr Features
• The same cassette size (S size) as that of the Digital BETACAM can be used to achieve a long recording time of approximately 60 minutes for the MSW-970 and 71 Other VTR functions minutes for the MSW-970P.
Page 13 Instant operation assignable switches Function-assignable switches are provided on the side panel. Assigning the functions most useful to you, by selecting them on the menu pages, will create a smooth shooting environment. Function extension interface and optional boards • An extension connector can be attached to the battery attachment on the rear panel, to allow various camera adapters to be fitted.
Page 14: Example Of System Configuration
Picture Cache Board MSDW-903 Analog audio equipment Analog Composite MSDW-904 CCXA-53 audio cable Input Board 1) For the MSW-970 only WRR-860/862 UHF Portable Tuner WRR-855-series UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit Audio output Control signals XLR 5-pin connector for stereo microphone (service part)
Page 15: Precautions
URL mentioned in “1- 4-1 Preparations” above. Note If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony service representative. Precautions / Using the CD-ROM Manual...
Page 16: Chapter 2 Locations And Functions Of Parts And Controls
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Chapter 2-1 Power Supply a Battery attachment b DC IN connector c POWER switch d LIGHT switch a Battery attachment auto interval recording mode, the video light is Attach a battery pack, BP-GL65, BP-GL95, or BP-L60S. automatically turned on immediately before recording Furthermore, by attaching an AC-DN10 AC Adaptor, you starts.
Page 17: Accessory Attachments
Remove this cap by pushing up the lens locking lever. When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for protection from dust. g LENS connector (12-pin) Fit the lens cable to this connector. Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you can use. Accessory Attachments...
Page 18: Audio Functions
2-3 Audio Functions h Built-in speaker a Microphone d EARPHONE jack (rear) b MIC IN connector g ALARM volume control f MONITOR volume control c MIC LEVEL control e MONITOR switch and CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch d EARPHONE jack (front) Audio functions (1) a Microphone This is a super-cardioid directional monaural microphone...
Page 19 g ALARM volume control CH-1/2/CH-3/4 MONITOR Audio output This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume. switch switch At the minimum position, no sound can be heard. position position CH-1/2 CH-1 Audio channel 1 Mix sound of channels 1 and 2 CH-2 Audio channel 2 CH-3/4...
Page 20 k AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4 (audio input selection) switches CH-1/CH-2 switches These switches select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2. FRONT: The input signal source is the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector. REAR: The input signal source is the audio equipment connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.
Page 21: Shooting And Recording/Playback Functions
2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions g Viewfinder h Diopter adjustment ring a TALLY indicator Eyecup b BRIGHT control c CONTRAST control d PEAKING control e ZEBRA switch f TALLY switch j Viewfinder left-right positioning ring k Camera operator tally indicator i Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever l Viewfinder stopper...
Page 22 g Viewfinder j Viewfinder left-right positioning ring The viewfinder lets you view the image in black and white Loosen this ring to move the viewfinder sideways. while shooting, recording or playing back. It also displays k Camera operator tally indicator various warnings and messages related to the settings or This indicator lights while the camcorder is recording.
Page 23: Gain Selector
s OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast Shooting condition CC filter ND filter control) selector Sunrise and sunset; inside B (3200K) 1 (clear) This selector switches the video signal that is output to the studio VTR, viewfinder, and video monitor, between the following two.
Page 24 u TURBO GAIN button B (ATW): When this switch is set to B and on the FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION menu, When shooting under extremely poor lighting conditions, “WHITE B CH” is set to “ATW”, ATW is activated. press the button once to boost the video gain to the value preset on the GAIN SW page of the USER menu (up to 48 When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on...
Page 25 y VTR START button z VTR SAVE/STBY connector wj EJECT button wk REW button and indicator wl F FWD button and indicator e; PLAY button and indicator ea STOP button Shooting and recording/playback functions (4) y VTR START button MODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu. The STBY Press this button to start recording.
Page 26: Menu Operating Section
2-5 Menu Operating Section a “Memory Stick” compartment c STATUS ON/SEL / OFF switch d MENU ON/OFF switch e CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch Cover b MENU knob Menu operation section a “Memory Stick” compartment b MENU knob Use this knob to change the page selection or a setting within the menu.
Page 27 This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen. Closing the cover automatically sets this switch to OFF. ON: Displays the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen, at the last accessed page. When the menu is used for the first time, the first page is displayed.
Page 28: Time Code System
2-6 Time Code System a GENLOCK IN connector b TC IN connector c TC OUT connector Time code functions (1) a GENLOCK IN connector (BNC type) • This connector accepts a reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment.
Page 29 d HOLD button e RESET button f DISPLAY switch g ADVANCE button h SHIFT button i PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch j F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch k DATA DISPLAY switch Time code functions (2) d HOLD (display hold) button REGEN: Records time code continuous with the existing Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data time code recorded on the tape.
Page 30: Warnings And Indications
2-7 Warnings and Indications Besides the viewfinder, speaker and earphones, the indicators and displays described in this section also provide you with information such as the operating state of the camcorder and warnings. a TALLY indicator b DISPLAY switch c TALLY switch d BACK TALLY indicator e BACK TALLY switch f LIGHT switch...
Page 31: Warnings And Indications On The Display Panel
g WARNING indicator 2-8 Warnings and This indicator lights up or flashes when there is a fault in the VTR. Indications on the Display For details, see “8-3 Operation Warnings” on page 134. Panel h Display panel This displays VTR-related warnings, battery status, tape status, audio levels, time data, and so on.
Page 32: Time Code Display
Not used (currently zero is displayed.) Lights in playback mode. Lights when VITC is selected for the time code. Lights in non-drop frame mode. (MSW-970 only) Lights when the camcorder is synchronized with an external time code. Lights when the time code generator is on hold.
Page 33: Indicators In The Viewfinder
• The FILTER selector is set to other than ND:1/CC:B. 2-9 Indicators in the • The reference value of auto iris override is not the standard value. Viewfinder e Spare indicator This is a spare indicator. Setting the REC TALLY item to “BOTH”...
Page 34: Chapter 3 Recording And Playback
Recording and Playback Chapter 3-1 About Cassette Cassette This section describes the procedure for loading and compartment lid unloading a cassette. See Specifications “VTR Section” on page 137 for information about the cassettes you can use in the camcorder. 3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Check that there is no slack in the tape.
Page 35: Preventing Accidental Erasure
Checking the tape for slack 3-1-2 Preventing Accidental Erasure Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown below. If the reels will not The following procedure prevents cassettes from being move, there is no slack. recorded inadvertently.
Page 36: Recording
From adjusting the black balance and 3-2 Recording white balance to stopping recording After turning on the power and loading a cassette, set the switches and selectors as shown below and begin operation. 3-2-1 Basic Procedures This section describes the basic procedures for shooting AUDIO SELECT DISPLAY: ON CH-1/CH-2: AUTO...
Page 37: Continuous Recording
This automatically adjusts the white balance as 3-2-2 Continuous Recording follows, depending on the setting of the FILTER knob. B: 3200K If the camcorder is in the recording pause mode, simply C: 4300K pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the D: 6300K VTR button on the lens continues recording exactly from the next frame.
Page 38: Recording Essence Marks
Continuous recording in other cases Note After rewinding or fast forward, after removing the For good shot marks (shot mark 1 and shot mark 2) and cassette, or on a tape that has been partially recorded, you recording start mark among available essence marks, you can obtain a continuous recording by following the can select recording in the LTC-UBIT area and/or procedure below.
Page 39 When the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the For details on the display setting, see “5-2 Status MENU knob to move the mark to ESSENCE Display on the Viewfinder Screen” (page 82). MARK then push the MENU knob. Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item When any page of the MAINTENANCE menu is to be set.
Page 40 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to LTC UB- MARKER. M10 ESSENCE MARK LTC UB-MARKER REC START MARK SHOTMARK 1 SHOTMARK 2 SHOT TIME DISP MD:HM Push the MENU knob. mark to the left of LTC UB-MARKER changes to the z mark, and the z mark to the left of the setting Cover changes to the ? mark.
Page 41: Starting A Shoot With A Few Seconds Of Pre-Stored Picture Data (Picture Cache Function: With Msdw-903)
Shot mark recording Setting the Picture Cache time/Picture Cache mode When SHOT MARK 1 and SHOT MARK 2 are set to ON on the ESSENCE MARK page, good shot marks (shot To record in Picture Cache mode, you need to turn on mark 1 and shot mark 2) are recorded when you press the Picture Cache mode and set the picture data storage time RET button of the lens.
Page 42 The DF/ NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to “CACHE only for the MSW-970. REC TIME.” U03 FUNCTION1 Press the MENU knob. mark appears on the left of the currently selected...
Page 43: Shooting Picture At Intervals (Interval Rec Function: With Msdw-903)
Press the MENU knob. For this reason, if you start recording immediately after switching to F-RUN or R-RUN (i.e., to a position other The z mark on the left of “CACHE REC TIME” than SET), you may overwrite a portion of the previously mark and the ? mark changes to a z changes to a recorded time code.
Page 44 The DF/ NDF item on the FUNCTION 1 page appears Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to “TAKE only for the MSW-970. TOTAL TIME.” Press the MENU knob. Recording...
Page 45 You cannot set a REC TIME that is more than one U03 FUNCTION1 thirtieth of TAKE TOTAL TIME. For example: When TAKE TOTAL TIME is set to 1H, TURBO SW TURBO the maximum value of REC TIME is 2 MIN. (60 minutes divided by 30 gives 2 minutes.) CACHE/INTVAL REC A.INT...
Page 46 To interrupt auto interval recording The menu disappears from the viewfinder screen and the message AUTO INTERVAL **M**S indicating Auto Press the VTR START button or the VTR button on the Interval Rec mode appears along the bottom of the lens.
Page 47 Cassette control buttons U03 FUNCTION1 While recording in Auto Interval Rec mode, you cannot ASSIGN SW <1> ASSIGN SW <2> use the cassette control buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD, TURBO SW TURBO DF/NDF PLAY and STOP). To use these buttons, stop recording by END SEARCH pressing the VTR START button or the VTR button on the CACHE/INTVAL REC:? M.INT...
Page 48 Recording in Single Trigger mode of U03 FUNCTION1 Manual Interval Rec ASSIGN SW <1> ASSIGN SW <2> TURBO SW TURBO Follow the procedure below to shoot a picture in Single DF/NDF END SEARCH Trigger mode of Manual Interval Rec. CACHE/INTVAL REC: M.INT NUMBER OF FRAME : TRIGGER INTERVAL:...
Page 49 If you turn the MENU knob clockwise or • When the LIGHT switch is set to MANUAL and the counterclockwise, the number changes in the switch of the light is set to ON, the light is always on. following sequence: M y 1SEC y 2SEC y 3SEC y 4SEC y 5SEC y 6SEC y 7SEC y Push the MENU knob.
Page 50: Continuous Recording On Previous Cut
INTERVAL *SEC *FRAME flashes on the viewfinder “NUMBER OF FRAME” on the FUNCTION 1 page after screen. the camcorder starts recording. To change the settings, stop When you use the PRE-LIGHTING function, the light recording by pressing the EJECT button or setting the turns on when you press the VTR START button.
Page 51: Searching For The Last Recorded Portion And Turning In
The camcorder automatically positions the tape at the end point of cut 2 and turns in the recording pause mode. Tape running direction Record cut 4. Cut 4 is recorded after cut 2. Recorded portion Blank portion Notes The current tape position •...
Page 52: Checking Recording And Playback
• Color playback: You can see the recording in color on a color video monitor without the need for any external Color Video monitor MSW-970/970P adaptor. VIDEO IN You may also view the picture during searching by...
Page 53: Tele-File System
3-4 Tele-File System 3-4-1 Recording the Recording Start Time Code onto the Memory Label Turn the MENU knob to move mark to FILE. The VTR section is compatible with the Tele-File memory label system. Push the MENU knob. This system allows you to record the recording start time code, model name, serial No.
Page 54: Recording A Tele-File Mark
Clearing recorded data Recorded Tele-File marks are read by studio-use devices, logging software, and so on, which support the Tele-File function. These marks are very helpful for improving the Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Confirming the remaining efficiency of tape editing. capacity on the memory label”...
Page 55: Recording Video Signals From External Equipment (When Using An Msdw-904)
operation explained in “3-4-1 Recording the Recording 3-5 Recording Video Start Time Code onto the Memory Label” on page 53. The Tele-File marks can be added only to the shot recorded Signals from External just before entering the rec pause mode. Equipment (When Using Warning/error messages an MSDW-904)
Page 56 Notes (“SETUP REMOVE” is displayed only when “UC/J SELECT” on the FORMAT page is set to “J” on the MSW-970.) • Even when EXT is selected for REC VIDEO SOURCE, if the external video signal is not input to the GENLOCK Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to “REC...
Page 57 Removing the setup signal from the the OPERATION menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen. external video signals (MSW-970 only) When the UC/J SELECT item is set to UC on the Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to EXT FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu, the SETUP OUTPUT DELAY, then push the MENU knob.
Page 58: Freezing A Picture During Playback
Push the MENU knob. 3-6 Freezing a Picture The ? mark on the left of the setting returns to a z mark, and the z mark on the left of STOP KEY During Playback FREEZE returns to an mark. To end menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF Pressing the STOP button during playback stops playback switch to OFF.
Page 59: Setting The Stand-By Off Timer During Rec-Pause
3-7 Setting the Stand-by off Timer During Rec- Pause The VTR SAVE/STBY switch allows you to control the VTR power mode during pauses in recording (rec-pause) or when stopped. However, even in the standby mode (with the VTR SAVE/ STBY switch set to STBY), you can set the VTR in such a way that the mode is automatically switched from the standby mode to save mode when the tape does not run for a preset time, using the VTR MODE page of the...
Page 60: Chapter 4 Adjustments And Settings For Recording
Adjustments and Settings for Recording Chapter 4-1-1 Adjusting the Black Balance 4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White To automatically adjust the black balance In automatic black balance mode, adjustments are Balance performed in the following order: clamp level, black set, and black balance.
Page 61: Adjusting The White Balance
“-BLACK SET-” appears after “-BLACK BALANCE-” Set the FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions appears. If the error message occurs again, contact your as follows: Sony service representative. Note FILTER selector (outer knob) setting and CC-filter selection If the lens cable is not firmly connected to the LENS...
Page 62: If The Automatic White Balance Adjustment Cannot Be Made
During adjustment, the message “AWB : white balance adjustment. If the error message occurs EXECUTING” is displayed on the viewfinder screen again, contact your Sony service representative. (in display mode 2 or 3). The white balance adjustment ends in about one...
Page 63: Setting The Electronic Shutter
“I (interlace scan).” Use this mode For shooting subjects in low level lighting conditions. You can select the shutter speed from among 1 (1/30 sec for the MSW-970, 1/25 sec for the MSW-970P) to 8, 16 Setting the Electronic Shutter...
Page 64: Selecting The Shutter Mode And Shutter Speed
(with the MSW-970P). However, if the power frequency 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment is 50 Hz (with the MSW-970) or 60 Hz (with the MSW- progress message display area of the viewfinder 970P), setting the shutter speed to 1/100 or 1/60 can screen.
Page 65 OPERATION menu become invalid when the RM-B150/ frequency appears. B750 Remote Control Unit is connected to the camcorder. The frequency range can be changed between 60.1 and 7000 Hz (MSW-970) or between 50.2 and 9000 Hz (MSW-970P). When the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit is connected You can set the shutter speed of ECS with the rotary encoder of the RM-B150/B750.
Page 66 SHUTTER 1/125 SHUTTER 1/250 SHUTTER 1/500 SHUTTER 1/1000 SHUTTER 1/2000 (This menu display is for the MSW-970. For the MSW-970P, “SHUTTER 1/60” is displayed instead of “SHUTTER 1/100.”) Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the shutter mode or shutter speed you want, then press the MENU knob.
Page 67: Changing The Reference Value For Automatic Iris Adjustment
The z mark on the left of the selected item returns to 4-3 Changing the mark and the ? mark on the left of the setting returns to a z mark. Reference Value for The IRIS OVERRIDE item is set to “ON” (factory setting: OFF).
Page 68 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to “IRIS WINDOW,” then press the MENU knob. mark changes to a z mark, and the z mark changes to a ? mark. Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears, then press the MENU knob.
Page 69: Adjusting The Audio Level
4-4 Adjusting the Audio Level Setting the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches to AUTO automatically adjusts the input levels of the audio signal to be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2. You can also adjust the audio level manually. For the audio level of the signal to be recorded in audio channels 3 and 4 Only automatic adjustment of the audio level is available.
Page 70: Manually Adjusting The Audio Level Of The Front Microphone
At the factory Example 1 Example 2 setting Audio LEVEL (CH-1) MIC LEVEL The MIC LEVEL level to control control control is linked CH-1 with LEVEL (CH-1) control. Audio LEVEL (CH-2) MIC LEVEL The MIC LEVEL level to control control control is linked CH-2 with LEVEL (CH-2)
Page 71: Input Level Of Audio Channels Ch-3 And Ch-4
: 59 : 59 : 29 (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) for the MSW-970, and from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 : 59 : 24 for 4-4-3 Input level of audio channels the MSW-970P.
Page 72: Saving The Actual Time In The Time Code
R-RUN: Recording run. The time code generator runs only while recording. To set the drop frame mode/non-drop frame mode (only for the MSW-970) You can select the drop frame (DF) mode or non-drop frame (NDF) mode on the FUNCTION 1 page of the...
Page 73: Synchronizing The Time Code
Set the DISPLAY switch to TC. Supply a time code signal and a reference video signal complying with the SMPTE (for the MSW-970) or EBU (for the MSW-970P) standard and in proper phase relationship, to the TC IN connector and to the GENLOCK IN connector, respectively.
Page 74 This operation synchronizes the internal time code generator with the external time code. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external time code without losing the synchronization. However, there will be noise on the recorded image if you connect or disconnect the time code signal during recording.
Page 75: Menu Organization And Operation
Depending on the internal switch settings, display of the VF DISP 2 page TOP menu may be disabled. ! LED page MARKER 1 page For details, ask your Sony service representative. GAIN SW page VF SETTING page AUTO IRIS page Submenus selected in the TOP menu...
Page 76: Basic Menu Operations
• PAINT menu This menu contains items for making detailed image adjustments while using a waveform monitor to monitor the waveforms output by the camera. Support of a video engineer is usually required to use this menu. Although you can also use an external remote control panel or master setup unit to set the items on this menu, this menu is effective when using the camcorder by itself outdoors.
Page 77 To decrease a setting value This indicates that the Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front menu screen can be of the camera. scrolled downwards. 01.OUTPUT SEL As turning the MENU knob, the setting increases or 02.TEST OUT This indicates that the 03.FUNCTION1 decreases one step by one step.
Page 78: Editing The User Menu
If the mark is placed at a position other than the page If this is the first time the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE number, push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch menu has been displayed, the CONTENTS page of the to ESCAPE. menu appears.
Page 79: Adding/Deleting/Replacing Pages
Add the items. Select MOVE, then press the MENU knob. 1 Turn the MENU knob until the page that has the The previously displayed page appears again. desired items appears, then press the MENU knob. Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the...
Page 80 menu appears. If the menu has been used before, the Open the EDIT PAGE and turn the MENU knob to last accessed page appears. move the mark to the page to be deleted. If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the MENU Push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch to knob to move the mark to “EDIT PAGE,”...
Page 81 E01 EDIT PAGE PUSH TO PAGE INSERT 01.OUTPUT 02.TEST OUT 03.FUNCTION 1 04.VF DISP 1 05.'!'LED 06.MARKER 1 07.GAIN SW 08.VF SETTING 09.AUTO IRIS Press the MENU knob. The page selected in step 1 is moved to the position selected in step 3. In the above example, “AUTO IRIS”...
Page 82: Status Display On The Viewfinder Screen
DC IN / battery voltage or remaining capacity x 16:9 mode 16:9 f Essence mark indication w Model name and serial number g * indicator MSW-970 v Date and time h 16:9 mode recording indicator i Setting change and adjustment progress u ID number message display area...
Page 83 However, if the SHUTTER selector is set to OFF, nothing recorded together with the color bars. is displayed. 1/100 (MSW-970) or 1/60 (MSW-970P), 1/125, 1/250, i Setting change and adjustment progress message 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000: Shutter speed (in seconds) in...
Page 84: Selecting The Display Items
A: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A. B: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to B. P: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST or when the preset button on the RM-B150/B750 has been pushed.
Page 85: Adjustment Progress Messages
ON or OFF a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the setting When the SS : 1/100 (MSW-970) or changes to a ? mark. shutter speed 1/60 (MSW-970P)
Page 86: Setting The Marker Display
Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to “VF Item Description DISPLAY MODE,” and press the MENU knob. MARKER Not to display all markers, set to OFF. mark on the left of “VF DISPLAY MODE” CENTER To display the center marker, set to ON. changes to a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the SAFETY To display the safety zone, set to ON.
Page 87: Recording Shot Data Superimposed On The Color Bars
Proceed as follows: Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item you want to set, and press the MENU knob. mark on the left of the selected item changes to a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the setting changes to a ? mark.
Page 88: Setting The Shot Id
SHOT DISP page 5-2-7 Setting the Shot ID U12 SHOT DISP SHOT DATE On the SHOT ID page of the USER menu, you can set a SHOT TIME SHOT MODEL NAME : shot ID of up to 12 alphanumeric characters, spaces, and SHOT SERIAL NO SHOT ID SEL symbols.
Page 89: Displaying The Status Confirmation Windows
Enter or change the shot ID. U11 SHOT ID ID-1 : CM 015 When you are entering the whole shot ID, go to step ID-2 : ssssssssssss Space inserted ID-3 : ssssssssssss ID-4 : ssssssssssss !#$%&'()*+,-./012345678 9:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP 1 Turn the MENU knob to move the x mark to the QRSTUVWXYZ[Y]abcdefghijk lmnopqrstuvwxyz~ character which you want to change, then press the...
Page 90 • Audio data length Proceed as follows: • DF/NDF setting (only for the MSW-970) Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. • Type of input signal to audio channels 1 to 4 • Input level of audio channels 1 to 4...
Page 91: Confirming The Image Of The Return Video Signal In The Viewfinder
Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the item GENLOCK page you want to set, and press MENU knob. M16 GENLOCK GENLOCK RETURN VIDEO mark on the left of the selected item changes to a z mark, and the z mark on the left of the setting GL H PHASE GL SC PHASE changes to a ? mark.
Page 92: Adjustments And Settings From Menus
However, the image is switched while you are holding 5-3 Adjustments and down the ASSIGN 1 switch to which the return video function is assigned, even if no signal is input to the Settings from Menus GENLOCK IN connector. The camcorder provides menus for adjustments and settings.
Page 93: Selecting The Output Signals
Turn the MENU knob until the OUTPUT SEL page Item Description appears, then press the MENU knob to select the page. TURBO SW IND OFF: When you operate the GAIN selector after pressing the TURBO OUTPUT SEL page GAIN button once, the video gain is U01 OUTPUT SEL changed according to the GAIN REAR BNC OUT SEL:...
Page 94: Specifying An Offset For The Auto White Balance Setting
If this is the first time the PAINT menu has been To end the menu operation, set the MENU ON/OFF displayed, the CONTENTS page appears. switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating If the menu has been used before, the last accessed section.
Page 95: Assigning Functions To Assignable Switches
Item Description 5-3-5 Assigning Functions to COLOR FINE Adjusts the value more precisely if the Assignable Switches <A> adjustment by WARM-COOL <A> is not satisfactory. You can assign the desired function to the ASSIGN 1/2 OFFSET Turns the setting of the offset for switches and the TURBO GAIN button.
Page 96 ASSIGN <2> SEL window 3) Even if the RETURN VIDEO item is set to “OFF” on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu, you can use this switch to display the image of the return video signal on the viewfinder. ASSIGN <2>...
Page 97: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock
To return to the previous page TIME/DATE page D02 TIME/DATE Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to “ESC” at the right top of the window and press the MENU knob. ADJUST EXEC Alternatively, push the CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch HOUR down to the ESCAPE side.
Page 98: Selecting The Lens File
5-3-7 Selecting the Lens File The LENS FILE page of the USER menu allows you to change the lens file according to the lens in use. (“UC/J SELECT” is displayed only for the MSW-970.) Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to “16:9/4:3 Proceed as follows: SELECT,”...
Page 99: Setting The Ccd Scan Mode
• I (interlace scan) mode • PsF (progressive scan) mode Color bars (SMPTE type) Installing the CBK-FC01 allows you to select the 24P mode (MSW-970 only). Each mode is described below using timing charts. I (interlace scan) mode CCD output...
Page 100 16:9/4:3 SELECT : 16:9 SCAN MODE UC/J SELECT (“UC/J SELECT” is displayed only for the MSW-970.) Turn the MENU knob to display “PsF” or “24P,” and press the MENU knob. The z mark changes to a mark, and the ? mark changes to a z mark.
Page 101: Using Umid Data
5-3-10 Using UMID Data What is a UMID? To perform operations from interviewing to editing effectively and to detect audio-visual materials easily The UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is a unique when reusing them, metadata that provides additional identifier for audio-visual material defined by the information is recorded along with audio-visual data on a SMPTE330M-2003 standard.
Page 102: Umid Menu Setup
• Recording based on the UTC. The UTC is used when Item Contents recording the UMID. This enables uniform control of TIME ZONE Sets the time difference from UTC. source material recorded all over the world based on the MACHINE Displays the machine-specific universal time code.
Page 103 Example: In the case of Japan TIME ZONE For Japan, if the country code is JP, it is 2 bytes, if JPN, it 00.UTC GREENWICH is 3 bytes. 01.UTC-01:00 AZORES 02.UTC-02:00 M-ATRANTIC Thus, enter the following: 03.UTC-03:00 ARZENTINE 04.UTC-04:00 HALIFAX JP_ _ 05.UTC-05:00 NEW YORK...
Page 104: Resetting User Menu Settings To The Standard Settings
5-4 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings You can return all settings in the USER menu to the standard settings. Proceed as follows: Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. The last accessed menu appears on the screen. Turn the MENU knob until the USER FILE page appears, and press the MENU knob.
Page 105: Chapter 6 Saving And Loading User Setting Data
Saving and Loading User Setting Data Chapter 6-1 Saving and Loading User Files The camcorder is equipped with a “Memory Stick” drive, which enables you to save user files, scene files, lens files, reference files and “ALL” files. You can load these files MEMORY STICK OPEN button from the “Memory Stick”...
Page 106: Stick
• Avoid getting liquids on the “Memory Stick.” • Avoid using or storing the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to: —extremely high temperature such as the hot inside of a car or the outdoors exposed to a burning sun, or a place near a heater —direct sunlight —high humidity...
Page 107 • To overwrite, move the mark to “YES” and press ?P00 USER SAVE the MENU knob. DISPLAY MODE 001.NEW FILE 002.NEW FILE You can select the information displayed on each 003.NEW FILE 004.NEW FILE USER SAVE or USER LOAD page by changing the 005.NEW FILE DISPLAY MODE setting.
Page 108: Loading Saved Data From A "Memory Stick
Display type Description A character table appears, allowing you to select File ID (10 characters) and date ((month/ characters you want to enter. day/year) for the MSW-970 and (day/ month/year) for the MSW-970P)) F01 USER FILE F.ID File ID (16 characters)
Page 109: Saving And Loading Scene Files
STICK (flashing) Stick” is inserted. “Memory Stick.” :STANDARD :STANDARD MEMORY STICK Circuit or Recheck, and :STANDARD :STANDARD ERROR “Memory Stick” consult your Sony :STANDARD (flashing) fault. representative. sSTANDARD SCENE RECALL EXEC OTHER The “Memory Do not try to load SCENE STORE EXEC MODEL’S FILE...
Page 110 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to “SCENE 2 Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the STORE,” and press the MENU knob. desired file number, and press the MENU knob. The message “STORE OK? YES NO”...
Page 111: Loading A Scene File
P01 SCENE STORE F04 SCENE FILE DISPLAY MODE !#$%&'()*+,-./012345678 9:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP 001.SCENE1 FEB/05/02 QRSTUVWXYZ[Y]abcdefghijk 002.SCENE2 FEB/06/02 lmnopqrstuvwxyz~ 003.NO FILE INS DEL RET ESC END 004.SCENE4 FEB/08/02 005.SCENE5 FEB/08/02 sSTANDARD ***.5FILE SAVE MEM1-5 SCENE RECALL EXEC SCENE STORE EXEC F.ID: x Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to “5FILE Carry out the operations for steps 4 and 5 described in SAVE B MEM1-5,”...
Page 112 Load a scene file. To cancel, press the MENU knob leaving the mark pointing to “NO.” To load a scene file stored in the camcorder When the loading is completed, the message Turn the MENU knob to move the mark to the “COMPLETE”...
Page 113: Resetting The Settings Of The Camcorder To The Standard Settings Saved In The Reference File
• To load the scene file saved in the camcorder memory 6-3 Jumping to a File- when the “Memory Stick” is inserted, return to the P00 SCENE RECALL page and load the desired scene file in Related Menu Page When the camcorder memory.
Page 114 Setting Description REFER Jumps to the REFERENCE page. USER 1 Jumps to the USER 1 page. Press the MENU knob to confirm the selection. The z mark returns to a mark, and the ? mark returns to a z mark. Notes In the following cases, jumping to the target page is impossible.
Page 115: Chapter 7 Setting Up The Camcorder
Setting Up the Camcorder Chapter Slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow 7-1 Power Supply points at the matching line on the camcorder. The following power supplies can be used with the camcorder. • BP-GL65/GL95/L60S Lithium-ion battery pack “LOCK”...
Page 116: Using An Ac Adaptor
When the external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is not used First load the camcorder with a fully charged internal battery pack, then remove the DC output cable of the external battery from the DC IN connector. The power source will switch to the internal battery pack.
Page 117: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Loosen the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and 7-2 Adjusting the the LOCK knob. Viewfinder Slide the viewfinder longitudinally to the most convenient position. Tighten the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever and For maximum viewing convenience, you can adjust the the LOCK knob. viewfinder position in the left-right and backward-forward directions.
Page 118: Detaching The Viewfinder
7-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder 7-2-4 Detaching the Eyepiece Removing the eyepiece gives a clearer view of the screen from further away. It is also easy to remove dust from the Viewfinder stopper viewfinder screen and mirror when the eyepiece is detached.
Page 119: Mounting The Lens
Turn the eyepiece locking ring clockwise until its 7-3 Mounting the Lens “LOCK” arrow points at the red mark on the viewfinder barrel. Note To mount the lens, proceed as follows: When the eyecup is worn out, replace it with a new one For information about using the lens, refer to the lens (service part number 3-723-079-03).
Page 120: Adjusting The Flange Focal Length
7-4 Adjusting the Flange 7-5 Audio Input System Focal Length 7-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone If the lens does not stay in focus properly as you zoom from telephoto to wide angle, adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the plane of the lens mounting flange to You can use the supplied microphone either detached from the imaging plane).
Page 121: Using An External Microphone
Using a detached external microphone Place the microphone in the microphone holder. Tighten the screw. Place the microphone in LINE/MIC/+48 V ON the holder so that “UP” is switch: at the top. Set the LINE/MIC/+48 V ON switch to +48 V ON if you use an external power supply type microphone.
Page 122: Attaching A Uhf Portable Tuner
Open the CAC-12 and remove the microphone Tuner (for a UHF Wireless adaptor. Microphone System) To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system, fit one of Open the CAC-12. the following UHF portable tuners. • WRR-855A/855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit •...
Page 123 Battery Pack WRR-855A/855B Adjustment screws Mount plate (supplied with WRR-862) Set the AUDIO IN switch to WIRELESS. Back of camcorder For the operation of the WRR-855A/855B, refer to the Screwdriver manual supplied with the WRR-855A/855B. Notes Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting. •...
Page 124: Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment
7-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio 7-6 Tripod Mounting Equipment Connect the audio output connector of the audio You can easily mount and dismount the camcorder on a equipment that supplies the line input signal to the AUDIO tripod by using the VCT-14 tripod adaptor (not supplied). IN CH1 or CH2 connector.
Page 125: Attaching/Detaching The Shoulder Strap
Note 7-7 Attaching/Detaching The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed. If this happens, press the Shoulder Strap the red button against the lever a second time and move the lever as shown below until the pin returns to the stowed position.
Page 126: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position
7-8 Adjusting the 7-9 Putting on the Rain Shoulder Pad Position Cover (Not Supplied) You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position Attach the rain cover (part number 3-191-064-02) as (factory setting) backward by up to 10 mm (3/8 inch) or illustrated below.
Page 127: Connecting The Remote Control Unit
Function of the VTR START button when 7-10 Connecting the the remote control unit is connected You can select the function of the VTR START button on Remote Control Unit the camcorder when the remote control unit is connected, using the RM REC START item on the FUNCTION 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
Page 128 For details on menu operations, see “5-1-2 Basic Menu Operations” on page 76. Non-volatile memory To keep the video quality before a remote control Independent data unit is connected region Set RM COMMON MEMORY to ON on the FUNCTION MASTER BLACK 3 menu of the MAINTENANCE menu, and set all the MASTER GAMMA volume on the remote control unit to the relative value...
Page 129: Chapter 8 Maintenance
Maintenance Chapter Condensation 8-1 Testing the If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may Camcorder Before form on the head drum. Then, if the camcorder is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the drum and cause a Shooting failure or even permanent damage.
Page 130 Check that the color bars are displayed on the Check that setting the ZEBRA switch to ON and OFF viewfinder screen, and adjust the BRIGHT, makes the zebra pattern appear and disappear on the CONTRAST, and PEAKING controls to give the best viewfinder screen.
Page 131: Testing The Vtr
Set the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch to CH-1/2. 8-1-3 Testing the VTR Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN Perform tests (1) to (7) consecutively. connector at a suitable sound source. Check that the level indications for channels 1 and 2 correspond to the (1) Testing the tape transport functions sound level, respectively.
Page 132 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V ON switches as follows: Press the VTR START button, and check that recording starts and that the counter indication • If the connected microphone is of the internal power changes. supply type, set the switch to MIC. •...
Page 133: Maintenance
Detach the protecting filter from the packing ring. 8-2-1 Cleaning the Video Heads To clean the video heads, use a Sony BCT-D12CL Fog-proof filter Cleaning Cassette. Follow the instructions given with the Depending on the temperature and humidity, the protecting cleaning cassette, as incorrect or excessive use could filter may mist because of vapor or your breath.
Page 134: Operation Warnings
SERVO – Servo lock Recording Turn off the power and lost continuous but may contact your Sony be substandard. service representative. (This indication may be given momentarily when the tape starts moving, but this does not indicate a problem.) HUMID! –...
Page 135: Phenomena Specific To Ccd Image Sensors
BATTERY EMPTY the internal clock has been used up. 1) In this case, position the tape at the point where you want to start the recording manually. 2) To replace the backup battery, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Operation Warnings...
Page 136: Appendixes
Minimum illumination 0.008 1x (at F1.4, +48 dB gain, 16- 37 (1 frame slow shutter) Video S/N ratio 65 dB (Y typical) (for the MSW-970) 63 dB (Y typical) (for the MSW-970P) Modulation (at screen center) 4:3 mode: 55% 308 (12...
Page 137: Vtr Section
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced Tape speed Approx. 64.467 mm/s (at 30 frames) BNC type, 75 Ω, unbalanced VIDEO OUT (for the MSW-970) VBS OUT: 1.0 Vp-p Approx. 53.776 mm/s (at 25 frames) SDI OUT: 0.8 Vp-p (only when the (for the MSW-970P)
Page 138 3-pin and the audio output connectors are male and 5- pin. A converting adaptor may be required depending on the audio equipment to be connected to the camcorder. Extension boards CBK-FC01 Pull Down (24P) Board (for the MSW-970 only) CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board MSDW-903 Picture Cache Board...
Page 139: Menu List
Menu List This section briefly explains menus that the camcorder provides for adjustments and settings using tables. For the menu organization and the USER menu, see Chapter 5. OPERATION Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the When the setting range in the Settings column is OPERATION menu.
Page 140 TURBO SW OFF/CACHE/ TURBO CHARA/MARKR/ RTAKE/ATW/RET.V/ RET/REC/TURBO/ D5600/ZEBRA etc. DF/NDF DF/NDF Switches between drop frame (MSW-970 only) (DF) mode and non-drop frame (NDF) mode. END SEARCH ON/OFF Turns the END SEARCH function on/off. CACHE/INTVAL REC OFF/CACHE/A.INT/ See “3-2-4 Starting a Shoot M.INT...
Page 141 USER Page Item Settings Default Description menu FUNCTION 2 D5600 OFF/ON Turns on and off the function which electrically applies a 5600K color temperature filter. WIDE AWB OFF/ON Turns on and off the function which widens the range adjustable by Auto White Balance.
Page 142 Adjusts the width (from the center to right or left side) of the box cursor. USER BOX HEIGHT 1 to 120 (MSW-970) Adjusts the height (from the center to top or bottom) of the 1 to 142 (MSW- box cursor.
Page 143 USER Page Item Settings Default Description menu AUTO IRIS IRIS OVERRIDE OFF/ON See “4-3 Changing the Reference Value for IRIS SPEED (–99 to +99) Automatic Iris Adjustment” on CLIP HIGH LIGHT OFF/ON page 67. IRIS WINDOW 1/2/3/4/5/6/VAR IRIS WINDOW IND. OFF/ON IRIS VAR WIDTH 20 to 465...
Page 144 See “5-3-9 Setting the CCD (only when CBK-FC01 is Scan Mode” on page 99. connected) UC/J SELECT UC/J Selects the signal format. (MSW-970 only) SOURCE REC VIDEO SOURCE CAM/EXT See “3-5 Recording Video Signals from External EXT OUTPUT DELAY SYNC/VIDEO...
Page 145 USER Page Item Settings Default Description menu UMID SET EX-OWNERSHIP REC OFF/ON See “5-3-10 Using UMID Data” on page 101. COUNTRY CODE 4-byte alphanumeric — strings ORGANIZATION 4-byte alphanumeric — strings USER CODE 4-byte alphanumeric — strings INSTANCE NO RND/GEN TIME ZONE : 00 00 to 25, 1A to1F, 2A to 2F, 32, 3A to 3F...
Page 146: Paint Menu
PAINT Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the value. The setting range shown on the menu screen may PAINT menu. differ from what is shown in the manual. When the setting range in the Settings column is surrounded by parentheses ( ), the setup value is a relative Page Item...
Page 147 Page Item Settings Default Description GAMMA GAMMA OFF/ON Turns the gamma correction function on/off. STEP GAMMA 0.35 to 0.90 0.45 Sets the master gamma correction curve in steps. MASTER GAMMA (–99 to +99) Sets the master gamma correction curve. R GAMMA (–99 to +99) Sets the R gamma correction curve.
Page 148 Page Item Settings Default Description DETAIL 2 KNEE APERTURE OFF/ON Turns the knee aperture function on/off. KNEE APT LVL (–99 to +99) Sets the knee aperture level. DETAIL COMB (–99 to 0) Sets the level at which the comb filter becomes effective.
Page 149 Page Item Settings Default Description MTX LINEAR MATRIX OFF/ON Turns the linear matrix correction and user- set matrix correction functions on/off. MATRIX (USER) OFF/ON Turns the user-set matrix correction function on/off. MATRIX (PRESET) OFF/ON Turns the preset matrix correction function on/off.
Page 150 Page Item Settings Default Description LOW KEY SAT. LOW KEY SAT OFF/ON Turns the low key saturation function on/off. L.KEY SAT LEVEL (–99 to +99) Sets the saturation level of the low luminance part. L.KEY SAT RANGE LOW/L.MID/ HIGH Sets the luminance level at which the low key H.MID/HIGH saturation function becomes effective.
Page 151: Maintenance Menu
MAINTENANCE Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the MAINTENANCE menu. When the setting range in the Settings column is surrounded by parentheses ( ), the setup value is a relative value. The setting range shown on the menu screen may differ from what is shown in the manual.
Page 152 BEFORE END 3 11.0 to 17.0 V 11.8 Used when a battery pack other than a Sony- (in 0.1V steps) made one or an external power connected to the DC IN connector is used. Set the voltage warning level just before the battery ends.
Page 153 Page Item Settings Default Description AUDIO-2 AU DATA LENGTH 16 bit/20 bit 16 bit Sets the bit length of the digital audio recording. AU REC EMPHASIS OFF/ON Turns the emphasis function on/off. AU REF LEVEL –20 dB/–18 dB –20 dB Sets the output level of the 1 kHz test signal.
Page 154 GENE: Outputs the time code generator output during recording and playback. DF/NDF DF/NDF Sets DF or NDF mode. (MSW-970 only) DF: Drop frame mode NDF: Non-drop frame mode EXT-LK UBIT INT/EXT Sets whether the LTC UBIT setup value locks to an INT or an EXT source when the time code is locked to an external source.
Page 155 LEVEL to permit a mark to be written for FLASH MARK. E. MARK SD LINE 12/13/15/16/17/18/ Specifies the essence mark output SDI VANC 19 (MSW-970) LINE number to be recorded on the tape. 9/10/12/13/14/15/ 16/17/18 (MSW- 970P) PRESET WHT COLOR TEMP <P> Display color...
Page 156 VAR. IRIS VAR V POS. –104 to +104 Sets the vertical position of detection frame (MSW-970) when the auto iris detection window is set to VAR. –124 to +123 (MSW-970P) IRIS SPEED (–99 to +99)
Page 157 Page Item Settings Default Description FUNCTION 3 WHT FILTER INH OFF/ON Turns on and off the function which inhibits independent white memory for each filter position. COLOR BAR SEL SMPTE/EBU/SNG SMPTE Selects the color bar type. (MSW- 970) (MSW- 970P) REC TALLY UPPER/BOTH UPPER...
Page 158 Page Item Settings Default Description VANC RX UMID LINE 0, 12, 13, 15 to 19 Selects the line on which the UMID is to be (MSW-970) recorded. 0, 9, 10, 12 to 18 (MSW-970P) Specifications...
Page 159: File Menu
FILE Menu The following table lists and describes the items in the value. The setting range shown on the menu screen may FILE menu. differ from what is shown in the manual. When the setting range in the Settings column is surrounded by parentheses ( ), the setup value is a relative Page Item...
Page 160 Page Item Settings Default Description REFERENCE REFERENCE STORE — EXEC Saves the reference file in internal memory. REFERENCE CLEAR — EXEC Clears the reference file. REFERENCE LOAD — EXEC Loads the reference file. REFERENCE SAVE — EXEC Saves the reference file to “Memory Stick.” F.
Page 161 Page Item Settings Default Description TELE FILE TELE FILE CLEAR — EXEC See “3-4 Tele-File System” on page 53. TELE FILE MARK OK/NG/KP SIZE REMAIN STATUS Specifications...
Page 162: Diagnosis Menu
Displays ROM version. SS: Ver. X.XX FP: Ver X.XX EQ: Ver X.XX DEV STATUS I/O EEPROM LSI FRAM SCI Displays the self diagnosis. OPTION BOARD SDI OUTPUT Displays installed options. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT PULL DOWN (24P) PICTURE CACHE 1) MSW-970 only Specifications...
Page 163: About A "Memory Stick
What is MagicGate ? About a “Memory Stick” MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. What is “Memory Stick”? Before using a “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk.
Page 164 Precautions • To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data. • Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law. When you use a “Memory Stick”...
Page 165: Index
automatic white balance adjustment Index EARPHONE jacks 18 ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode 63 EJECT button 25 Symbols Eject button 26 BACK TALLY indicator 30 End Search function 51 BACK TALLY switch 30 '!'LED 142 error messages 135 BATT indicator 33 ESSENCE MARK 155 BATTERY 152 Numerics...
Page 166 Interval Rec Function 43 SHOT DISP page 87 SHOT ID 143 OFFSET WHT 143 shot ID 88 OFFSET WHT page 94 SHOT ID page 88 OPERATION menu 75 KNEE 147 shot marks 38 operation messages 135 Shoulder pad 17 Operation warnings 134 shoulder pad 126 OPTION BOARD 162 shoulder strap 125...
Page 167 USER FILE 159 User File 106 USER FILE2 159 USER menu 75 USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu 75 V MODULATION 149 VANC RX 158 Vertical smear 135 VF DISP 1 141 VF DISP 1 page 84 VF DISP 2 141 VF DISP 2 page 85 VF SETTING 142 VF SETTING page 87 VIDEO OUT connector 24...
Page 168 Index...
Page 169 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any...

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Sony MSW-970 Operation Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Features

Example of System Configuration

Precautions

Using the CD-ROM Manual

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Power Supply

Accessory Attachments

Audio Functions

Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions

Menu Operating Section

Time Code System

Warnings and Indications

Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel

Indicators in the Viewfinder

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

About Cassette

Recording

Checking Recording and Playback

Tele-File System

Recording Video Signals from External Equipment (When Using an MSDW-904)

Freezing a Picture During Playback

Setting the Stand-By off Timer During Rec-Pause

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

Adjusting the Audio Level

Setting the Time Data

Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

Menu Organization and Operation

Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

Adjustments and Settings from Menus

Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings

Chapter 6 Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Saving and Loading User Files

Saving and Loading Scene Files

Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a "Memory Stick

Chapter 7 Setting up the Camcorder

Power Supply

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Mounting the Lens

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

Audio Input System

Tripod Mounting

Attaching/Detaching the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Putting on the Rain Cover (Not Supplied)

Connecting the Remote Control Unit

Chapter 8 Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting

Maintenance

Operation Warnings

Appendixes

Specifications

Menu List

Index

Quick Links

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