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Color Video Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

WS
DXC-D35K/D35PK
DXC-D35L/D35PL
DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL
DXC-D35H/D35PH
 2000 by Sony Corporation

WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

Note
Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.

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type.
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Använd samma batterityp eller en likvärdig typ som
rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
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the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

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the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner’s Record
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Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer
to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
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Serial No.
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LITHIUM BATTERY
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Use
of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel-cadmium
batteries.
For safety reasons, be sure to discharge the battery
before discarding it.

For customers in the USA (for DXC-D35K/D35L/D35WSL/
D35H)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
For the customers in Europe (for DXC-D35PK/D35PL/
D35WSPL/D35PH)
This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC
Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the
European Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.
TV studio).

Table
of Contents
Table
of Contents

Chapter 1

Overview

Product Configurations .................................................... 7
Features ............................................................................. 9
Features on the DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL ..... 9
Features on the DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL ...................... 12
Location and function of Parts ...................................... 13
Camera Head ..................................................................... 13
VCL-918BY Zoom Lens ................................................... 19
DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder ............................................. 21

Chapter 2

Fitting and
Connection

Replacing the Lithium Battery ....................................... 23
Fitting a VTR .................................................................... 25
Using the Camcorder Grip ................................................ 27
Fitting the Lens ............................................................... 30
Using Accessories .......................................................... 32
Using the Viewfinder ......................................................... 32
Using an Optional Microphone ......................................... 33
Fitting to a Tripod .............................................................. 34
Using the Optional CAC-4 Chest Pad ............................... 34
Using the Carrying Case ................................................... 35
Connections .................................................................... 36
Connecting a Portable VTR............................................... 36
Connecting a Number of Cameras (Using a Camera
Control Unit) ................................................................ 37
Connecting a Number of Cameras (Without Using
a Camera Control Unit) ................................................ 39
Power Supply ................................................................... 40
Using Battery Packs .......................................................... 40
Camera Adaptor Power Supply ......................................... 41

Table of Contents

Chapter 3

Shooting

Basic Procedure for Shooting........................................ 43
Using the DynaLatitude Function ..................................... 45
Shooting with the DSR-1/1P ........................................... 46
Using the ClipLink Function ............................................. 46
Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space
Editing .......................................................................... 48
Using the Freeze Mix Function ......................................... 49

Chapter 4

Viewfinder Screen
Indications and
Menus

Viewfinder Screen Indications ....................................... 51
Changing the Viewfinder Display ..................................... 51
Viewfinder Normal Indications ....................................... 54
Status Indications .............................................................. 57
Viewfinder Basic Menu ................................................... 58
Basic Menu Operations ..................................................... 58

Table of Contents

Contents and Settings of Each Page .................................. 58
Viewfinder Advanced Menu ............................................ 64
Advanced Menu Operations .............................................. 64
Contents and Settings of Each Page .................................. 64
Video Output and Viewfinder Picture
(For DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL) ................................. 70
Setup Files ....................................................................... 71
Calling up a Setup File ...................................................... 71
Changing File Settings ...................................................... 73
Saving File Settings ........................................................... 73
Using SetupNavi and SetupLog with the DSR-1/1P ..... 76
Setting up the Camera Using Data Recorded on Tape ...... 76
Recording the Menu Settings onto a Tape ......................... 77
Viewing SetupLog Data .................................................... 78

Table of Contents

Chapter 5

Adjustments and
Settings

White Balance Adjustment ............................................. 79
Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value
in Memory .................................................................... 79
Using the Preset White Balance Settings .......................... 81
Light Sources and Color Temperatures ............................. 81
Using the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)
Function........................................................................ 81
Black Balance Adjustment ............................................. 83
Shutter Settings .............................................................. 84
Setting the Clock and Timestamping Recordings ........ 86
Viewfinder Screen Adjustments .................................... 88
Adjusting the Lens .......................................................... 89
Flange Focal Length Adjustment ...................................... 89
Iris Adjustments................................................................. 90
Adjusting the Iris Sensitivity ............................................. 91
Macrophotography ............................................................ 91
Settings for Special Cases ............................................. 92
Skin Detail Correction ....................................................... 93
Adjusting Color in the Specified Area .............................. 93

Appendix
Important Notes on Operation ....................................... 95
Characteristics of CCD Sensors ........................................ 96
Warning Indications ........................................................ 97
Specifications .................................................................. 98
Related Products ................................................................ 99
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories ...... 101
What Is ClipLink? .......................................................... 102
How ClipLink Changes Video Production Techniques ... 102
ClipLink Operation Flow ............................................... 103
Example System Configuration....................................... 103
Data Generated When Shooting ...................................... 104

Table of Contents

Chapter

Overview

Product Configurations
The eight models, DXC-D35K, DXC-D35L/D35WSL,
DXC-D35H, DXC-D35PK, DXC-D35PL/D35WSPL,
and DXC-D35PH, comprise both NTSC and PAL

versions and the components as shown in the figure on
next page. The operation of the basic camera unit is
the same in all cases.

Chapter 1

Overview

Product Configurations

DXC-D35K/D35PK
Chapter 1 Overview

DXC-D35L/D35PL

VCT-U14 Tripod
Adaptor

Microphone
RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit
DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder

DXC-D35H/D35PH

Test chart for flange
focal length
adjustment

DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSa)/
D35WSP a) Camera Headb)

a) DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL only
b) Illustration: DXC-D35WS/D35WSP

Camera adaptor
The product kit does not include a camera adaptor: to
use a camera adaptor, you will need to purchase a
model CA-537/537P or CA-327/327P.

Chapter 1

Overview

VCL-918BY
Zoom Lens

Features
Features on the DXC-D35/D35P/
D35WSL/D35WSPL

Chapter 1 Overview

The DXC-D35WSL/S35WSPL is a 16:9 wide-screen
type (4:3-16:9 switchable) digital video camera while
the DXC-D35/D35P is a 4:3 standard-screen type
digital video camera. Common features on both types
are described in this section. See also “Features on the
DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL” (page 12) for using the
DXC-D35WSL/S35WSPL.

Variety of detail corrections
• Skin detail function: this function gives a slightly
softer appearance to the subject’s face. The target
skin color can be automatically set.
• Black halo correction
• Red/green vertical detail correction: this function
performs vertical detail compensation for both red
and green signals.
• Horizontal detail frequency control

Recording and managing setup data
2

/3-inch IT type Power HAD (WS) CCD

The DXC-D35/D35P Color Video Camera uses 2/3inch IT type Power HAD CCDs. (For the DXCD35WSL/D35WSPL, Power HAD WS CCDs are
used. ) It outperforms most of the exiting FIT type
CCD cameras for high-end use, in both picture quality
and sensitivity.
• Smear: –125 dB (DXC-D35/D35P) or –120 dB
(DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL)
• Sensitivity: F11.0 (at 3200 K, 2000 lux)
• S/N: 63 dB (DXC-D35/D35WSL) or 61 dB (DXCD35P/D35WSPL)

Sophisticated image processing
TruEye™ processing makes possible the following
performance features. This new digital signal
processing has brought reproduction of natural colors
to the level achieved by the human eye.
DynaLatitude™
Enables detailed adjustment of contrast control in each
pixel in accordance with a histogram of luminance
signal levels (see page 45).
DCC+ (dynamic contrast control plus)
Prevents white breakup when shooting a high intensity
subject, and also prevents color faults in high intensity
subject.

In addition to the setup menu that is displayed in the
viewfinder screen, the DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSL/
D35WSPL is equipped with the following functions to
facilitate camera head setup.
Setup file system
You can use setup files when making adjustments or
settings. The DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL
comes with factory preset files that contain shipped
settings and you can freely create user files as well.
Automatic recording of setup data (when
using DSR-1/1P)
When the DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL is
connected to the DSR-1/1P VTR, two types of setup
data can be recorded.
SetupLog™: Shooting-related environment settings
are recorded onto the tape at intervals of a few
seconds. This recorded data can then be used to
reproduce the same shooting conditions in
subsequent shots. It also makes it easier to
identify the causes of problems in previous shots.
SetupNavi™: The setup conditions selected with the
setup menu and setup files are recorded onto the
tape. The recorded setup data can be copied to
other camera heads so that the same setup can be
shared among several camera heads.

Black stretch and compress
Enables control of luminance signal levels in black
areas without changing the hue.

Chapter 1

Overview

Features

ClipLink™ Function (when using DSR1/1P)

Chapter 1 Overview

The ClipLink function can be used at every step from
acquisition to editing. Information necessary for
editing is recorded when shooting to ensure fast and
efficient editing operations.
When you set a recording start (Rec IN) point or when
you press the TAKE button to set a Mark IN point, the
video image at that point is recorded on the tape in
compressed form as an Index Picture. In addition, the
time codes for such editing points (Mark IN/Mark
OUT points or cue points) are recorded along with
other editing point data (such as the cassette number
and scene number) into cassette memory (as ClipLink
log data). Unsuccessful scenes containing faults can
also be marked in cassette memory as “NG”, so that
only the good scenes are taken up from cassette
memory when editing.

Dockable with various types of VTRs
The DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL docks with
the DSR-1/1P DVCAM VTR to configure a digital
camcorder. It also docks with the PVV-3/3P Betacam
SP VTR to configure a Betacam SP camcorder. In
addition, the DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL
docks with the EVV-9000/9000P Hi-8 VTR. Using an
adaptor (not supplied), it is also able to dock with a
variety of existing S-VHS VTRs.

New Functions boost operability
EZ (easy) mode function
When there isn’t time to check the camera head
settings, simply press the EZ mode button to start the
auto adjustment function using standard settings.
There is no need to lose a shot for lack of setup time.

Programmable gain
The amount of gain relative to the GAIN switch
setting (H, M, or L) can be programmed as –3 dB, 0
dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB+DPR1), 24
dB,
24 dB+DPR and hyper gain.
Hyper gain
Hyper gain (36 dB or 42dB, i.e. about 60 times or 120
times greater than
0 dB) can be easily set via one switch setting. This
can also be done from remote equipment.
Auto tracing white balance
This function automatically traces the white balance,
which constantly changes as lighting conditions
change. Auto tracing white balance is especially
useful when there is no time to manually adjust the
white balance or when shooting moves between indoor
and outdoor locations.
Total level control system (TLCS)
Even if the incoming light exceeds the range in which
the standard auto iris can control exposure, the auto
gain control (AGC) or auto exposure (AE) backs up to
ensure proper exposure.
Dual pixel readout (DPR)
When the gain is set to either 18 dB or 24 dB, the gain
setting can be doubled (6 dB up) without increasing
the noise level.
Recording time display
Recording time can be displayed in either of the
following modes.
• Total recording time for all cuts
• Total recording time for current cut
Viewfinder super detail
Video signals for the viewfinder are mixed with DTL
signals to make focusing easier.

EZ (easy) focus
Press the EZ focus button before shooting to ensure a
quick and accurate focus.

Chapter 1 Overview

Color temperature display
When reading the white balance, the color temperature
is displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Switching the color temperatures for the
preset white balance
You can select the preset white balance at 3200 K
(default) or 5600 K (default) by setting the FILTER
control. The preset white balance can be changed to
other value through menu setting (see page 59).
Video monitor output with text
The video signal with text superimposed that is shown
in the viewfinder can also be output to an external
video monitor.
Camera head microphone output indicator
An indication 9 appears in the viewfinder whenever a
signal is being output from the camera head’s
microphone.
1-kHz reference signal output
Along with a color bar, a 1-kHz reference signal can
also be output.
Freeze mix function (when using DSR-1/1P)
The freeze mix function superimposes any previously
recorded still picture on the viewfinder screen to
facilitate framing the subject when reshooting the
scene.
Edit Search Function (when using DSR-1/1P)
When using the DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL
with the DSR-1/1P, pressing the EDIT SEARCH
buttons allow the tape to play back in search mode.
Set either of two playback speeds.

Designed for ease of operation
Dynafit Pad
Thanks to the Dynafit Pad which fits well to the
shoulder, the camera is stable on the shoulder.
Slide cover
The slide cover can hide the switches and buttons that
are seldom used during shooting. The cover can be
locked so as not to open during shooting.

High-performance viewfinder (DXF-801/
801CE)
• High resolution (600 TV lines of horizontal
resolution)
• Large-diameter eye cup for easier viewing and
focusing
• PEAKING potentiometer for vertical and horizontal
detail control
• Two indicators can be used as TALLY indicators.
• Tough die-cast aluminum body
• DISPLAY switch that can turn the character display
on and off
• Light that can light the lens control elements
• Switching the aspect ratio automatically between
16:9 (wide screen) and 4:3 (standard screen) when
used with the DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL

VTR data display
When connected to a VTR, the DXC-D35/D35P/
D35WSL/D35WSPL is able to display the following
data on the viewfinder screen.
• Time values (counter, time code, or user bit vales)
• VTR audio levels
• Remaining tape time
• VTR operation mode
• Remaining battery capacity (when using an Anton
Bauer Intelligent Battery System)
• ClipLink information (when using the DSR-1/1P)

Chapter 1

Overview

Chapter 1 Overview

Dual zebra pattern display
Two types of zebra patterns, zebra 1 and zebra 2 can
be displayed simultaneously or independently. The
zebra 1 can be set to the levels ranging from 70 to 90
IRE on the DXC-D35/D35WSL (or from 70 to 90% on
the DXC-D35P/D35WSPL) and the zebra 2 indicates
the levels of 100 IRE for the DXC-D35/D35WSL or
more (or the levels of 100% or more for the DXCD35P/D35WSPL).

Features

Features on the DXC-D35WSL/
D35WSPL
Chapter 1 Overview

Features only on the DXC-D35WSL/S35WSPL is
described in this section. See “Features on the DXCD35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL” (page 9) for
common features on a 4:3 standard-screen type digital
video camera and 16:9 wide-screen type digital video
camera.

Switchable between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect
ratios
A simple menu operation provides instant switching
between the 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios. In 4:3 mode, a
screen equivalent to a 4:3 screen is obtained through
digital processing of the 16:9 video signals produced
by the WS CCD. (See page 68.)

Wide-aspect ID signals
A menu setting is available to add wide-aspect ID
signals1) to 16:9-mode video signals.2) (See page 68.)

Selection of the safety zone size in 16:9
mode
When the aspect ratio is 16:9, you can change the
safety zone size through menu setting (see page 65.)

..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
1) ID signals complying with EIAJ CPR-1204 (DXC2) Video signals refer to the following:
D35WSL) or complying with ETS WSS (DXC• Video signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector
D35WSPL).
and MONITOR OUT connector.
• The Y component of Y/C separate signals and the Y
component of component signals output from the VTR
connector.

Chapter 1 Overview

Location and Function of Parts
Camera Head
Right side view
Chapter 1 Overview

1 EZ MODE button and indicator
2 EZ FOCUS button
3 EDIT SEARCH buttons
4 Slide cover lock
qf REC TIME switch
qg TTL RESET button
TTL

DUR
OFF

OFF

qh SKIN DTL switch

TTL RESET

SET

REC TIME

SKIN DTL

qj SKIN DTL SET button

FILE

OFF

STD

ZEBRA

HYPER
GAIN

DOWN/OFF

qk SET UP switch
ql HYPER GAIN switch

SETUP

w; ZEBRA switch
UP/ON

wa UP/ON button
ws DOWN/OFF button
5 A.IRIS MODE switch and indicator
6 ATW button and indicator

7 POWER switch
8 MENU/STATUS switch
9 W. BAL switch
q; OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch
qa GAIN switch
qs NG button
qd Breaker switch

Illustration: DXC-D35WS/D35WSP

Chapter 1

Overview

Location and Function of Parts

Chapter 1 Overview

1 EZ (“easy”) MODE button and indicator
Depress this button (EZ mode on) when you want to
be able to shoot immediately, with automatic
adjustment of the camera settings to standard values.
(See page 68.) When this function is used, the iris and
the white balance are adjusted automatically. (The
total level control system functions.) Press this button
again to return the camera to the previous settings (EZ
mode off).
Note

When connecting the CCU-M5/M7 (or CCU-M5P/
M7P) Camera Control Unit or the RM-M7G Remote
Control Unit, the “easy mode” function is disabled.
2 EZ FOCUS button
Press this button to turn the “easy focus” function on.
This opens the iris, to make it easier to focus before
beginning shooting. The indication “EZ FOCUS”
appears in the viewfinder while the function is on; to
turn it off, press the EZ FOCUS button again. If left
on, the function automatically turns off after about ten
seconds.
Note

If the “easy focus” function is still on when you press
the VTR button, it turns off automatically and
recording starts about one second later.
3 EDIT SEARCH buttons (for operation with
DSR-1/1P)
When using the DSR-1/1P to record, you can see the
search playback while pressing either of these buttons
at recording pause mode to quickly find the next
recording start point. Two playback speeds are
available, and press either of the buttons to the inner
position to increase the speed.
4 Slide cover lock
This lock keeps the slide cover closed.

LOCK

FREE

Unlocked position

Chapter 1 Overview

EDIT SEARCH

LOCK

6 ATW (auto tracing white balance) button and
indicator
Press this button, turning the indicator on, when you
want the white balance to be adjusted automatically to
follow changes in lighting conditions. (See page 81.)
7 POWER switch
This powers the camera on and off. There are two
different ON settings as follows.
ON STBY: This puts the VTR on standby. In this
state, pressing the VTR button on the camera
head, the lens or a camera adaptor starts recording
immediately.
ON SAVE: This puts the VTR in the power-saving
state, with the video head drum stationary. In this
state, it takes a few seconds to start recording after
pressing the VTR button.
Note

The VTR state when this switch is in the ON STBY or
ON SAVE position may depend on the VTR model.
8 MENU/STATUS switch
When you press this switch to the MENU position, the
basic menu is displayed. Keep pressing it to the
MENU position to cycle through the various menu
displays. When you press the switch to the STATUS
position, the DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL’s
status (of current settings) is displayed.
9 W. BAL (white balance) switch
This selects the white balance setting from the preset
value, the value in memory A or the value in memory
B. (See page 79.)

Pull the upper panel forward and then lift it up.

EDIT SEARCH

5 A.IRIS (auto iris) MODE switch and indicator
When you use the auto iris function (by setting the iris
selector on the lens to A), set this switch to suit the
shooting conditions. Selecting BACK L gives more
light to back-lit subjects, and selecting SPOT L adjusts
for high contrast in spot-lit subjects. For normal
shooting, set this switch to STD.

FREE

Locked position

0 OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ (DynaLatitude/dynamic
contrast control plus) switch
Use this switch to select the DCC+ function, the
DynaLatitude function, or color bar output.
Select the CAM/DCC+ position in most cases.
CAM/DCC+: This activates the DCC+ function.
This prevents color faults when shooting highintensity subjects.

For details of menu operation, see Chapter 4 “Viewfinder
Screen Displays and Menus” (page 51).

qa GAIN switch
This selects one of the three gain settings, high,
medium or low. You can choose the gain values
assigned to the H, M and L settings from values from
–3 dB to 24 dB + DPR and HYPER GAIN. (See page
64.) The factory default selections are 18 dB (H), 9 dB
(M) and 0 dB (L).
Note

When the HYPER GAIN switch ql is in the ON
position, the GAIN switch has no effect.
qs NG button
When using the ClipLink function during shooting,
you can designate a particular scene as “NG” (No
Good) by pressing this button before shooting the next
scene. Press the button again to cancel the NG setting.
qd Breaker switch
If there is a fault in the camera power supply, the
breaker trips, and the camera power supply is
disconnected. Correct the fault in the power supply,
then press this switch.
qf REC (recording) TIME switch
This selects the recording time indication in the
viewfinder.
TTL: Displays the total recording time.
The total recording time is not reset even when
you stop the VTR and power off the camera, for
example, to replace the battery pack.
DUR: Displays the recording time of the current cut.
OFF/TC: Switches off the recording time display.
If, however, a PVV-3/3P is connected, and in the
advanced menus you set the time code display
item (TC IND) to ON (see page 67), then the VTR
time data (time code, CTL count, or user bit
value) is displayed.

Note

The recording time displayed when this switch is set
to the TTL or DUR position is obtained by counting
the duration of the internal reference signal input to
the camera.
The value may not agree exactly with the value
derived from the time code values. Furthermore, the
value displayed may not be correct when another
manufacturer’s VTR is connected to the camera.
qg TTL (total) RESET button
Pressing this button resets the total recording time
(TTL selection) to zero.
qh SKIN DTL (skin detail) switch
Set this switch to ON to use the skin detail correction
function.
For details, see “Skin Detail Correction” (page 93).

qj SKIN DTL (skin detail set) SET button
Press this button with the SKIN DTL button qh to
display the area detect cursor on the viewfinder screen.
Place the cursor on the target and press this button to
perform skin detail correction.
For details, see “Skin Detail Correction” (page 93).

qk SET UP switch
Use this switch to select the camera head setup
method.
STD: Set up using the setup menu. Setup file data is
not displayed.
FILE: Set up using setup files and the setup menu.
ql HYPER GAIN switch
Setting this switch to the ON position increases the
gain by a factor of about 60 or 120 with respect to 0
dB (a 30 or 36 dB increase by electronic amplification
and a 6 dB increase for DPR, bringing about a total
gain increase of 36 or 42 dB).
When this switch is in the ON position, the indication
“HYPER” appears in the viewfinder, and the GAIN
UP indicator in the viewfinder also lights.
When finished shooting, return this switch to the OFF
position. The “HYPER” indication disappears and the
GAIN UP indicator goes out.
Note

Increasing the gain with this switch reduces the
horizontal resolution by 50%.
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CAM/DL: This setting uses the DynaLatitude
function, which finely adjusts the contrast of each
pixel according to a histogram of luminance signal
levels. Access advanced menu page 2 to set the
DynaLatitude function ON or OFF. The
DynaLatitude effect can be set to any of three
levels, Low, STD (standard), and High with basic
menu page 2.
BARS: This setting displays color bars.

Location and Function of Parts

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w; ZEBRA switch
Set this switch to the ON position to display a zebra
pattern (diagonal stripes) in the viewfinder.
Depending on the zebra setting in advanced menu page
4 (page 65), the zebra 1 for video levels between 70 to
90 IRE (or 70 to 90%) and the zebra 2 for video levels
100 IRE or more (or 100% or more) can be displayed
independently or simultaneously.

wa UP/ON button
Use this button to open displays and to make “ON”
settings. When using the advanced menus, use this
button to change menu pages or to switch to the
ordinary screen display.
ws DOWN/OFF button
Use this button to close displays and to make “OFF”
settings. You can also use this button to change menu
pages when using the advanced menus.

Front view

1 MIC IN +48 V connector
2 VF connector

3 MIC LOW CUT switch

4 FILTER control

5 Lens mount
6 SHUTTER switch

7 TAKE button
8 AUDIO LEVEL knob
9 WHT/BLK switch
0 VTR button

Illustration: DXC-D35WS/D35WSP

1 MIC (microphone) IN +48 V connector (XLR 3pin, female)
Connect the supplied microphone or an optional
microphone (operable with a 48 V supply).

3 MIC LOW CUT switch
Set this switch to the ON position to insert a high-pass
filter in the microphone circuit, reducing wind noise.
Normally leave the switch in the OFF position.

2 VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)
This is the connector for the DXF-801/801CE
viewfinder.

4 FILTER control
Select the color temperature conversion filter
appropriate to the lighting conditions. (See page 43.)

Note

When using this connector, do not connect a DXF-41/
51 viewfinder to the VF connector on the left side.

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5 Lens mount
Attach the zoom lens here.

6 SHUTTER switch
Use this switch to set the shutter speed, CLS (clear
scan), or EVS setting (see page 84). Usually, set this
switch to OFF.

9 WHT/BLK (white/black) switch
This switch is used for automatic adjustment of the
white balance and black balance. (See pages 79 to 83.)
0 VTR button
Pressing this button starts and stops recording on the
VTR.

Left and upper view
1 Fitting for optional microphone holder
2 Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole

3 Shoulder strap fitting
4 Viewfinder fitting shoe

5 Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring
6 Viewfinder front-to-back position locking lever
7 REMOTE connector 1

8 MONITOR OUT connector
9 VIDEO OUT connector
0 REMOTE connector 2
qa LENS connector
qs VF connector
qd VTR connector

1 Fitting for optional microphone holder
You can fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder
here. (See page 33.)

4 Viewfinder fitting shoe
Fix the DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder here.

2 Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole
Attach optional video lights or other accessories here.

5 Viewfinder left-to-right position fixing ring
Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of
the viewfinder. (See page 32.)

3 Shoulder strap fixture
To use the supplied shoulder strap, fix one end here
and the other end to the VTR.

6 Viewfinder front-to-back position locking catch
Release this catch to adjust the front-to-back position
of the viewfinder. (See page 32.)

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7 TAKE button
Press this button to specify an editing point (Mark IN/
OUT or cue point) at the current tape position during
shooting.

8 AUDIO LEVEL knob
When the DSR-1/1P is attached, you can use this knob
to manually adjust the channel 1 audio recording level.

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7 REMOTE connector 1 (mini-jack)
Connect the RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit to enable
remote operation of the ClipLink function.
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8 MONITOR OUT connector (BNC)
Outputs both the camera video and the character
information as displayed on the viewfinder screen.
You can connect an optional LCD color monitor to this
connector.
9 VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)
This outputs the video signal captured by the camera.
0 REMOTE connector 2 (10-pin)
Connect the optional RM-M7G Remote Control Unit
to this connector. Set the CAMERA HEAD SELECT
switch on the bottom of RM-M7G to 1.
Note

When using the RM-M7G, note the following points.
• When operating the camera head from the camera
control unit, connect the RM-M7G to the camera
control unit.
• EZ mode cannot be used if the RM-M7G is
connected to the camera head.

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qa LENS connector (12-pin, for 2/3-inch lens)
Connect the lens connector.
qs VF (viewfinder) connector (8-pin)
This is the connector for the DXF-41/51 viewfinder.
Note

When using this connector, do not connect a DXF-801/
801CE viewfinder to the VF connector on the front of
the camera head.
qd VTR connectors (PRO 76-pin DIGITAL and
PRO 50-pin)
Connect a dockable VTR. A PRO 76-pin DIGITAL
connector is for the DSR-1/1P and a PRO 50-pin
connector is for the PVV-3/3P or a camera adaptor.

VCL-918BY Zoom Lens

4 M button

2 Zoom ring

5 F.B adjustment ring
and F.B fixing screw

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1 Iris ring

6 MACRO ring
3 Focus ring
7 ZOOM selector

Lens hood

0 RET button

8 Zoom remote control
connector
9 Lens connector

qs Instant automatic iris adjustment
button
qd IRIS selector
qf Motorized zoom lever

qa VTR button

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Location and Function of Parts

1 Iris ring
For manual iris control, set the IRIS selector qd to the
“M” position, and turn this ring.
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2 Zoom ring
For direct manual zoom control, set the ZOOM
selector 7 to the “MANU.” position, and turn this
ring.
3 Focus ring
Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject.
4 M (close-up) button
For close-up work, turn the MACRO ring 6 while
holding this button down. (See page 91.)
5 F.B (flange focal length) adjustment ring and
F.B fixing knob
F.B adjustment ring : To adjust the flange focal
length, loosen the F.B fixing knob, then turn the
ring. (See page 89.)
F.B fixing knob: Fixes the F.B adjustment ring.
6 MACRO (close-up) ring
For close-up, turn this ring while holding the M
button 4 down. (See page 91.)
7 ZOOM selector
This selects the mode of zoom operation.
SERVO: power zoom
MANU. (manual): manual zoom
8 Zoom remote control connector (8-pin)
Connect the optional LO-26 lens remote control unit
for remote control of zooming.
9 Lens connector (12-pin)
Connect to the LENS connector (qa on page 18) of the
Camera Head.

0 RET (return) button
This allows you to check the video signal as follows.
When operating with a portable VTR connected
via other equipment: when the VTR is in
recording, pressing this button connects the E-E
video signal1) from the VTR to the viewfinder.
When operating with a DSR-1/1P or PVV-3/3P
mounted on the camera head: when the VTR is in
recording pause mode, press this button to review
the last few seconds of the recording in the
viewfinder (recording review).
When operating with a CCU-M5/M5P/M7/M7P
Camera Control Unit connected: pressing this
button connects the return video signal from the
camera control unit to the viewfinder.
When this button is not pressed, the viewfinder
displays the video signal captured by the camera.
qa VTR button
When operating with a VTR: this button starts and
stops recording, and once more to stop.
When operating with a CCU-M5/M5P/M7/M7P
Camera Control Unit connected: pressing this
button connects the return video signal from the
camera control unit to the viewfinder.
(Starting and stopping recording is controlled on
the VTR.)
qs Instant automatic iris adjustment button
While using manual iris control, press this button to
switch temporarily to the automatic iris control setting.
The automatic setting is maintained as long as you
hold the button down.
qd IRIS selector
This selects the mode of iris operation. (See page 14.)
A (automatic): automatic iris
M (manual): manual iris
qf Motorized zoom lever
Use this to carry out a power zoom. Pressing the lever
harder increases the zoom speed.
W end: zoom toward wide angle
T end: zoom toward telephoto

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1) E-E video signal: “electric-to-electric” video signal.
This is the input video signal which has passed through
internal electrical circuits, but has not been converted to
a magnetic signal.

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DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder

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You can switch the scan size of the DXF-801/801CE
in accordance with the aspect ratio selected on the
camera or camcorder.
4 TAKE/TALLY indicator
TALLY
TAKE REC BATT

5 BATT indicator
6 REC/TALLY indicators
1 Eyepiece focusing knob
SHUTTER

GAIN UP

7 GAIN UP indicator

2 Stopper
8 SHUTTER indicator
Microphone holding screw
Microphone holder
Microphone
Eye cup
9 PEAKING control
0 CONTRAST control
qa Tally lamp
qs BRIGHT control
qd Eyepiece release catch
qf TALLY switch
qg DISPLAY switch
3 LIGHT switch and light

HIGH LOW

OFF

qh Viewfinder connector

LIGHT

1 Eyepiece focusing knob
Turn this to adjust the viewfinder focus to match your
eyesight. (See page 88.)
2 Stopper
Lift up when detaching the viewfinder (See page 32).
3 LIGHT switch and light
The light lights the lens and the switch controls the
light as follows.
HIGH/LOW: Turn the light on and control the
brightness.
OFF: Turns the lights off.

4 TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange)
When using the ClipLink function while shooting, this
indicator lights when the TAKE button (7 on page
17) has been pressed to set a Mark IN point and goes
out when a Mark OUT point is set.
5 BATT (battery) indicator (red)
This lights when the battery capacity is low.
Note

When using a camera control unit, this indicator
flashes when
you operate the controls, but this is not a malfunction.
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Location and Function of Parts

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6 REC/TALLY (recording/tally) indicators (red)
• This flashes from the time when you press the VTR
button (0 on page 17 and qa on page 20) on the lens
or camcorder until recording starts, then stays on
continuously during recording.
• When using a camera control unit, this lights when
the video from the camera is selected.
• This is also used to indicate a fault. (See page 97.)
• The lower indicator can be disabled by menu setting.
(See page 66.)
7 GAIN UP indicator (orange)
This lights when the gain is 3 dB or more.
8 SHUTTER indicator (red)
This lights when the SHUTTER switch (6 on page
17) is in the ON position. (If the EVS is selected, the
indicator will not light.)
9 PEAKING control
This adjusts the outline intensity of the viewfinder
image. (See page 88.)
0 CONTRAST control
This adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image. (See
page 88.)
qa Tally lamp
When the TALLY switch qf is in the ON position, this
operates in the same way as the REC/TALLY
indicators 6.
qs BRIGHT (brightness) control
This adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image.
(See page 88.)
qd Eyepiece release catch
To view the viewfinder screen directly, press this
catch, and hinge up the eyepiece.
qf TALLY switch
Set this switch to the ON position to use the tally lamp
qa.

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qg DISPLAY switch
Set this switch to OFF when you want to remove the
character data from the viewfinder and the monitor
connected to the MONITOR OUT connector.
However, items which are set to OFF in advanced
menu page 5 and page 6 are not displayed even when
this switch is set to ON.
qh Viewfinder connector (20-pin)
Connect this to the VF connector (2 on page 16).

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Replacing the Lithium Battery
The camera head uses a lithium battery (CR2032) to
retain date and time data.
When the lithium battery’s voltage falls, the clock
indication dose not appear. Replace the lithium
battery and set the clock (see page 86).

Notes

• Carefully read the instructions for replacing the
lithium battery. Lithium batteries may explode if
misused.
• Use only CR2032-type lithium batteries. Other types
of lithium batteries may come loose when the
camcorder is moved. If you have difficulty finding
CR2032-type lithium batteries, contact your Sony
dealer.

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Replacing the Lithium Battery

Pull the upper part of the
battery cover (on the rear of
the camera head) forward and
turn the cover clockwise.
For detaching the VTR or camera
adaptor, see “Fitting a VTR” next
page.

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Rear of the
camera head
Battery cover

Take out the lithium battery.

Press down and pull out toward you.

Reverse step 2 to insert a
replacement lithium battery.
Make sure that the + symbol
on the battery is facing you.

Close the battery cover.

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Fitting a VTR
This section explains how to attach the DSR-1/1P to
the camera head. The method for attaching a PVV-3/
3P is similar.

Set the PRO 76-pin DIGITAL
connector on the DSR-1/1P.
(The camera connector on the
PVV-3/3P is PRO 50-pin.)

When replacing the camera head grip with a camcorder
grip, see “Using the Camcorder Grip” (page 27).

DSR-1/1P

For details, see the operating
instructions for the DSR-1/1P.
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Camera connector
(PRO 76-pin DIGITAL)

Loosen the two screws and
remove the shoulder pad.

Screws

Align the projection on the
bottom of the DSR-1/1P with
the slot on the camera head.

Slot
Camera head

Projection

Groove

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Slide the DSR-1/1P and the
camera head together in the
groove as far as possible.

Tighten the two screws in the
grip connector and the two
screws in the shoulder pad
section.

Screws

Attach the shoulder pad.

To remove the VTR
Reverse the fitting procedure.

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To fit a camera adaptor
Follow the same procedure as when fitting a VTR.

Using the Camcorder Grip
When using the camera head with a VTR as a
camcorder, you can replace the camera head’s grip
with a camcorder grip (not supplied). The type of

camcorder grip and the method for attaching it differ
slightly depending on the type of VTR.

Attaching a camcorder grip to the DSR-1/1P

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1 If the viewfinder is attached,
adjust the viewfinder to the
full-forward position.
For details, see “Adjusting the
viewfinder position” on page 32.

Remove the camera head
grip’s three screws, then pull
up the grip to remove it.

Remove the VTR connection
plate.
VTR connection
plate

Remove the DSR-1/1P’s
shoulder strap fitting and the
camera head connection plate.
Camera head
connection plate
Shoulder strap
fitting

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Fitting a VTR

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Perform the first three steps in
“Fitting a VTR”.

Screw the connection plate
(supplied with the grip for the
DVCAM camcorder) which
straddles the connection
between the camera head and
the DSR-1/1P. Also, tighten
the two screws in the shoulder
pad section. (See step 5 on
page 26.)

Screw the grip for the
DVCAM camcorder.

Attaching a camcorder grip to the PVV-3/3P

Perform steps 2 to 4 in “Fitting
a VTR”.

If the viewfinder is attached,
adjust the viewfinder to the
full-forward position.
For details, see “Adjusting the
viewfinder position” on page 32.

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Connection
plate

Grip for the DVCAM camcorder

Remove the grip’s three
screws, then pull up the grip to
remove it.

Remove the PVV-3/3P’s
shoulder strap fitting.

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Shoulder strap
fitting

Screw the grip for the Betacam
camcorder.

Grip for the Betacam
camcorder

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Fitting the Lens
In the case of the DXC-D35K/D35PK model, the lens
is already fitted. In other cases, use the following
procedure to fit the lens.

Remove the retaining rubber
which prevents the lens mount
from coming loose, then raise
the lens fixing lever, and
remove the lens mount cap.

Retaining rubber

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Lens mount cap

With the lens fixing lever
turned fully counterclockwise,
push in the lens, aligning the
projection on the lens with the
cutout on the camera.

Align and push in.

Supporting the lens, turn the
lens fixing lever fully
clockwise. Replace the
retaining rubber on the lens
mount.

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Lens fixing lever

Using the triangular mark as a
guide, push the lens connector
into the LENS connector on
the camera head, until it clicks
into place. Fasten the cable
with the clamps.
Triangular
mark

LENS connector
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Fitting optional filters
Loosen the lens hood fixing screw to remove the lens
hood, then attach the filter.

Remove lens hood

Lens hood fixing screw
Filter (optional)

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Using Accessories
Using the Viewfinder
Removing the Viewfinder
Remove any microphone from the viewfinder before
beginning.

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Pull the viewfinder connector
out of the VF connector on the
front of the camera head.

Loosen the viewfinder left-toright position fixing ring, then
pulling up the retaining catch,
slide the viewfinder out.

To fit the viewfinder
Reverse the removal procedure.

VF connector

Retaining catch
Viewfinder left-to-right
position fixing ring

Adjusting the viewfinder position
To adjust the viewfinder left-to-right position, loosen
the left-to-right fixing ring, and to adjust the front-toback position loosen the front-to-back position locking
catch.
Viewfinger front-to-back
position locking catch

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Viewfinder left-to-right
position fixing ring

Left eye adaptor
By fitting a left eye adaptor, you can use the camera
with your left eye to the viewfinder.

Note

You cannot stow the camera attached with a left eye
adaptor in the LC-421 Carrying Case.
For details, consult your Sony dealer.

Using an Optional Microphone

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To use a long microphone such as the optional ECM670/672, fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder
to the camera, then mount the microphone in this
holder.

Fitting the optional CAC-12 Microphone
Holder
Remove the two retaining screws (M3 × 8) for the
optional microphone holder, then use these screws to
attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder.

Screws removed
from the camera
CAC-12

Fitting an optional microphone
Use the following procedure to attach an optional
ECM-670 Microphone.

Loosen the screw of the CAC12 Microphone Holder, then
open the holder and replace the
microphone adaptor with the
one supplied with the ECM670 Microphone.

Insert the microphone in the
microphone holder, close the
holder, and tighten the screw.
Connect the microphone cable
to the MIC IN +48 V
connector.

Microphone adaptor

MIC IN +48 V
connector

Mark

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Using Accessories

Fitting optional microphones (operable with a
48 V supply) other than the ECM-670
Use the same fitting procedure as for the ECM-670,
but note the following differences with respect to the
microphone adaptor.
ECM-672: no microphone adaptor required.
Slender microphones (19 mm (3/4 inch) diameter):
use the microphone adaptor supplied with the
CAC-12.

Note

After removing the camera, if the tripod adaptor pin
has not returned to its original position, hold down the
red button and move the lever in the direction of the
arrow to return the pin to its original position. It is not
possible to mount a camera with the pin left out.

Pin
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Fitting to a Tripod
First fit the VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod,
then mount the camera on the tripod adaptor.

Using the Optional CAC-4 Chest
Pad
When using the camera on your shoulder, attaching the
optional CAC-4 Chest Pad reduces the load on your
right hand supporting the zoom lens, and makes
operation easier.
For details see the instructions provided with the CAC-4.
VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor
Tripod

Side the camera forward
along the slot, until it clicks
firmly into place.

Removal

Hold down the red button
and pull the lever in the
direction of the arrow.

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Using the Carrying Case
Stowing the camera
Align the camera with the base of the case, and slide
the camera in forward.
Checking that the pin at the rear engages correctly,
push forward until it locks into place.

Align the camera with the base of the
carrying case.

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• Bring the viewfinder into the horizontal position,
slide it fully rearward and to the left, then fix before
stowing.
• When an optional microphone (ECM-670/672, C-74,
etc.) is attached, loosen the microphone fixing
screws, move the microphone to the lowest position,
and fix before stowing.

Base
Lever

Example of fully-stowed carrying case

DXC-D35/D35P/D35WS/D35WSP Color
Video Camera
This can be stored with the following system
component fitted.
• CA-537/537P/327/327P/325A/325AP/325B
Camera Adaptor or DSR-1/1P, PVV-3/3P or
EVV-9000/9000P
• DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder
• ECM-670/ECM-672/C-74 Microphone
• Zoom lens (VCL-918BYetc.)
(Largest lens which can be stowed is
Canon J18 X 8.5BI-B.)
• CAC-12 Microphone Holder
• CAC-4 Chest Pad

LC-421 Carrying
Case

VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor
Fasten straps.

NP-1A/1B Battery Packs
(maximum two) - Fasten straps.
Cassettes, camera cables, etc.

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Connections
Connecting a Portable VTR
Using the optional CA-537/537P or CA-327/327P
Camera Adaptor and a camera cable, you can connect
a portable VTR. Set the VTR selector switch on the
camera adaptor according to the VTR connected.
If using a VTR from another manufacturer, consult your
Sony dealer.

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Checks before making connections
Check first that the video camera, camera adaptor,
VTR, and other devices are all powered off.

Making connections
Using a camera cable, connect the VTR/CCU/CMA
connector on the camera adaptor to the camera input
connector of the VTR.
Example: Connecting a BVW-50/50P Portable VTR to a CA-537/
537P Camera Adaptor
CA-537/537P Camera
Adaptor
26-pin connector

VTR/CCU/CMA

DXC-D35/D35P/
D35WS/D35WSP

CCZ-A Camera Cable

26-pin connector
CAMERA IN
BVW-50/50P Portable VTR

Camera cable
• Select a camera cable to fit the camera input
connector on the VTR you are using.
• The maximum camera cable extent is 10 m (33 ft).
For details, consult your Sony dealer.

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Video monitor
• If using an S-VHS VTR, using a video monitor with
an S-video input connector and connecting it to the Svideo connector of the VTR will allow you to
monitor a clear picture, with no flecking.
• The output video signal from the VIDEO OUT
connector of this unit is a composite video signal.
Connect the VIDEO OUT connector of this unit to a
composite video signal input connector of the
monitor.

Setting the VTR selector switch on the
camera adaptor
When using the camera with a CA-537/537P/327/327P
Camera Adaptor, it is essential to correctly set the
VTR selector switch on the camera adaptor according
to the VTR connected. This switch determines the
type of video signal output from the VTR/CCU/CMA
connector and the audio output signal level.
Example: When using a CA-537/537P
VTR SELECT switch

2
1

VTR selector settings on the CA-537/537P

VTR selector settings on the CA-327/327P

VTR
Video output
selector signal
switch
setting

Audio
output
signal
level

Connected VTR

VTR
Video output
selector signal
switch
setting

Audio
output
signal
level

Sony broadcast and
professional VTRs:
BVU-150/150P, VO6800/6800PSa), BVW50/50P and BVV-5/
5PSb)

Composite
(BVU-150/
150P and VO6800/6800PS)
or component
(BVW-50/50P
and BVV-5/
5PS)

–60 dB

Sony broadcast and
professional VTRs:
BVU-150/150P and
VO-6800/6800PSa)

Composite

–60 dB

Sony professional
3
VTRs: VO-8800/8800P
and EVV-9000/9000P

Y/C

–60 dB

Sony professional
VTRs: VO-8800/
8800P and EVV-9000/
9000P

Y/C

–60 dB

Panasonic AG-6400
VHS VTR

Composite

–20 dB

Y/C

–20 dB

Panasonic AG-6400
VHS VTR

Panasonic AG-7400 S- 4
VHS VTRb)

Panasonic AG-7400 S- 3
VHS VTRc) and JVC
BR-S405 S-VHS VTR

Composite

–20 dB

Y/C

–20 dB

a) Set the audio input level on the VO-6800/6800PS to –60
dB.
b) Set the input selector switch on the AG-7400 to Y/C.

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 VA5/5P VTR Composite/Component Adaptor is required.
c) Set the input selector switch on the AG-7400 to Y/C.

Connecting a Number of Cameras (Using a Camera Control Unit)
When using a number of cameras in the studio, it may
be necessary to use a CCU-M5/M5P/M7/M7P Camera
Control Unit to provide video and color sync between
cameras, and special effects and other devices to allow
switching, wipes and so forth.
In the studio it may also be convenient to use a DXF41/51 Viewfinder.

The figure in the next page shows an example studio
configuration.
For details, consult your Sony dealer.
Notes

• When using a camera control unit, put the camera
head into the EZ mode off state beforehand (see page
14). (Otherwise, it is impossible to access the
advanced menu.)
• With the DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL,
color matrix switching on the CCU-M5/M5P is
invalid.
• When the DL in advanced menu page 2 is set to ON
(see page 64) and the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch is
set to DL, knee adjustment does not function on the
CCU-M7/M7P.

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Connected VTR

Connections

DXF-41 or DXF-51
DXC-D35/D35P/D35WS/D35WSP

CA-537/537P
VTR

Headset

VIDEO IN

Headset
2

TALLY/INTERCOM

CAMERA

INTERCOM
(on the front)

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RETURN VIDEO IN

CCU-M5/M5P
Camera Control
Unit

TALLY/INTERCOM

VIDEO IN

Switcher, special
efects unit, etc.
VIDEO IN

To AC power supply

DXF-41
or DXF-51
DXC-D35/D35P/D35WS/
D35WSP

CA-537/537P
Headset
INTERCOM

Headset
2

3
GEN LOCK IN

VBS OUT

75Ω
termination
switch to OFF

RETURN VIDEO OUT

GEN LOCK OUT

PGM OUT

TALLY/INTERCOM

GEN LOCK IN

3
RETURN VIDEO IN

CAMERA

INTERCOM
(on the front)

CCU-M5/M5P
Camera Control
Unit
75Ω termination switch to ON

Cables used
1 Power cord (supplied)
2 CCZ-A Camera Cable
3 BNC cable
4 DIN 4-way cable

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Fitting and Connections

VBS OUT

TALLY/INTERCOM

To AC power
supply

Connecting a Number of Cameras (Without Using a Camera Control
Unit)
When using two or more synchronized cameras
without a camera control unit, connect an external sync
signal to the GEN LOCK IN connector on the camera
adaptor (CA-537/537P etc.), supplying a VBS or BS

signal. The camera will then operate synchronized to
this signal.
You can adjust the synchronization using the basic
menus. (See page 59.)

Example 1: Camera 2 synchronized to the signal from camera 1
BNC cable

CA-537/537P

DXC-D35/D35P/
D35WS/D35WSP

Camera 2

Portable VTR
CA-537/537P

DXC-D35/D35P/
D35WS/D35WSP

GEN LOCK IN
VTR/CCU/CMA

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT
To camera
connector

To video input
connector

BNC cable

CCZ-A Camera Cable

Example 2: Cameras 1 and 2 synchronized to the signal from a special effects unit or similar
Camera 1
CA-537/537P
Video input connector

BNC cable

VIDEO OUT

Sync signal output
connector

BNC cable

GEN LOCK IN

Special effects
unit or similar

Camera 2
CA-537/537P
Video input connector

BNC cable

VIDEO OUT

Sync signal output
connector

BNC cable

GEN LOCK IN

DXC-D35/D35P/D35WS/
D35WSP

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections

Camera 1

Power Supply
This unit operates on either a battery pack or an AC
supply (using the optional CMA-8A/8ACE AC
Adaptor).
For details of the power supplies which can be used, refer to
the documentation supplied with the VTR connected to this
unit or the camera adaptor.

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections

Using an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery
System and Ultralight System
Fitting the special battery mount made by Anton Bauer
Corporation to this unit allows you to use their
Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System.
For details, consult your Anton Bauer products supplier or
Sony dealer.

Using Battery Packs

Battery pack operating times
The following table shows approximate continuous
operating times, when operating the camera and 1.5type viewfinder at normal temperatures, with a camera
adaptor and the DSR-1/1P or PVV-3/3P connected.
Approximate operating times with
a fully-charged battery pack

With DSR-1/1P
Battery pack

DXC-D35
/D35P

DXC-D35WSL/
D35WSPL

NP-1Ba)

60 minutes

50 minutes

BP-90Ab)

130 minutes

105 minutes

BP-L40

75 minutes

65 minutes

PB-L60A

150 minutes

130 minutes

Battery pack

DXC-D35
/D35P

DXC-D35WSL/
D35WSPL

NP-1Ba)

60 minutes

50 minutes

130 minutes

105 minutes

With PVV-3/3P

Always fully charge a battery pack before using it.
Notes

BP-90A

• Be careful that other metal objects do not come in
contact with the metal parts of the battery pack, as
this could cause a short.
• Do not leave the battery pack in the camera if it is not
going to be used for a long time.
• If the battery pack is recharged after use while still
hot, it may not be possible to obtain a full charge.

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Fitting and Connections

a) Requires the special-purpose DC-L1 Battery Case.
b) Requires the special-purpose DC-500 Battery Case.

Battery low indications
When the voltage of the supply to the camera head
lowers to or below 11.0 V, the battery voltage
indication appears in the viewfinder. At this time, the
BATT indicator in the viewfinder flashes when
operating with the DSR-1/1P or PVV-3/3P.
If you continue using the camera head, the BATT
indicator lights up.
When the battery pack is low, replace it with a fullycharged battery pack.

Battery pack charging
Before using a battery pack, charge it as shown in the
following table.
Battery pack

Battery charger

NP-1B

BC-1WD/1WDCE, BC-410/410CE

BP-90A

BC-410/410CE

BP-L40

BC-L50/L100/L100CE

PB-L60A

BC-L50/L100/L100CE

Notes

• A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully
recharged.
• Even when fully charged, battery packs gradually
lose their charge naturally. Use the battery packs as
soon as possible after recharging.
• To prolong the life of battery packs, store them in a
cool place (about 20°C (68°F)), and charge in a place
with an ambient temperature between 10°C and 30°C
(50°F and 86°F).
• At low temperatures, the usable time of battery packs
decreases. When the ambient temperature is 0°C
(32°F), usable time decreases by about 10%. The
usable time of battery packs increases if they are
warmed to the room temperature (about 20°C (68°F))
before use at low temperatures.
• Compared to the BP-L40, the BP-L60A offers better
performance at low temperature. The BP-L60A is
recommended for use at low temperature.
• Carrying a spare battery pack is recommended.

The camera adaptor automatically operates on power
supplied to the VTR/CCU/CMA connector from the
portable VTR, CCU-M5A/M5AP Camera Control
Unit, CMA-8A/8ACE AC Adaptor or other connected
device.
Note

Before use, check that the device connected to the
VTR/CCU/CMA connector is able to provide the
power required by the camera.
If it is not able to provide the necessary power, or
when it is necessary to prolong the operating time, use
the camera with a separate power supply.

The BP-L40/L60A is free from memory effect.
There is no need to discharge it fully before
recharging.

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections

For details of battery charger operation, refer to the
instructions provided with the battery charger to be used.

Camera Adaptor Power Supply

Chapter

Shooting

Basic Procedure for Shooting

ZEBRA switch

RET button

POWER switch

Focusing ring

FILTER control
VTR button

Attach the VTR or camera adaptor to the camera
head, then turn each device’s power on.

Set the FILTER control appropriately for the
lighting conditions.
(continued)

Chapter 3 Shooting

Basic Procedure for Shooting

Filter setting Lighting conditions
1 (3200K)

Studio halogen lighting (incandescent),
sunrise and sunset.

2 (5600K + 1/8 Sunlight.
ND)
This setting includes a 1/8 neutral density
filter (reducing the exposure by the
equivalent of three stops). Use it to prevent
hunting1) or to reduce the depth of field2).
3 (5600K)

Cloudy or rainy outdoor shooting, and
fluorescent lighting.

4 (5600K +
1
/64ND)

Sunlight.
This setting includes a 1/64 neutral density
filter (reducing the exposure by the
equivalent of six stops). Use it to prevent
hunting1) or to reduce the depth of field2).

3
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Check the switch settings on the camera head.
(See pages 13 to 18.)
If there is not sufficient time to check the camera
settings, you can use “easy mode” by setting the
EZ MODE switch to the ON position. The camera
is automatically adjusted to standard settings, and
the iris and the white balance are adjusted
automatically. (See page 68.)

Check the settings in the basic menu (page 58) and
advanced menu (page 64).

Check the lens settings (pages 30 and 31) and
flange focal length adjustment (page 89).

Adjust the eyepiece focus, and the contrast and
brightness of the viewfinder image (page 88).

Check the sound system settings.
• Microphone connections
• Settings on the VTR (refer to the VTR
instructions)

If required, switch on the center marker and/or
safety zone (basic menu page 5 and advanced
menu page 4) and zebra pattern (ZEBRA switch)
in the viewfinder image.

Adjust the white balance (page 79) and black
balance (page 83).

10Turn the focusing ring so that the subject is
sharply in focus. It may be convenient to use the
EZ FOCUS button for the “easy focus” function
(see page 14).

11Set up the VTR according to your shooting
objectives, then start recording.
If a camera control unit is not connected: Press
the VTR button on the camera head or on the
lens.
If a camera control unit is connected: Press the
VTR’s record button to begin recording.
For details of VTR setup and operations, see your
VTR’s operating instructions.

• During recording, the REC/TALLY indicator(s)
in the viewfinder light(s), and “REC” appears on
the viewfinder screen.
• Depending on the setting of the REC TIME
switch (See page 15), you can display the total
recording time or the length of the camera cut on
the viewfinder screen.
• When recording on the DSR-1/1P, you can use
the AUDIO LEVEL knob on the front of the
camera head to manually adjust the channel 1
audio level. To do this, you must first set up the
DSR-1/1P to enable manual adjustment of the
audio recording level.
For details of this operation, see the operating
instructions for the DSR-1/1P.

12To pause recording, press the VTR button again.

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1) Hunting: This occurs if the automatic iris function is not
2) Depth of field: This is the range over which the subject
able to reach a stable state, and as a result the image
is sharply in focus.
brightness keeps changing, alternately lighter and darker.

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Reviewing the recording
It is possible to review the last few seconds of the
recording on the tape (recording review).
Press the VTR button to pause recording, then press
the RET button on the lens.
Depending on how long the button is pressed, the tape
is automatically rewound over the last two to ten
seconds from the paused position, and then this part is
played back in the viewfinder. If the RET button is
kept pressing, about ten seconds of the recording
review is possible.
The VTR then returns to the paused state.
Note

This function may not be provided by some VTRs.
Refer to the instructions for the VTR.
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Using the DynaLatitude Function
This function detects the bright and dark parts of the
subject and automatically adjusts for the appropriate
contrast. The DynaLatitude function enables finegrained contrast adjustment according to the
luminance level of each pixel. It is effective when
shooting scenes with mixed light and dark parts.

DL OFF

DL ON

However, the brightness of the subject on the screen
may change if the subject moves during shooting.
Also, for some subjects, there may be increased noise
in dark sections of the picture.
For information on turning this function on and off, see
page 64. For information on setting effect levels, see page
59.

Chapter 3 Shooting

Shooting with the DSR-1/1P
3

The DXC-D35/D35P/D35WS/D35WSP docks with
the DSR-1/1P to configure a DVCAM Camcorder.
The following describes how to shoot using a
DVCAM camcorder.

The DSR-1/1P starts recording, and the REC/
TALLY indicator lights in the viewfinder.
Meanwhile, the time code at the recording start
point (Rec IN) is recorded (HH:MM:SS) in the
DSR-1/1P’s internal memory.

Using the ClipLink Function
The ClipLink function can be used at all stages from
shooting to editing. This function makes editing
operations more efficient by automatically recording
index pictures (Mark IN point images) that provide a
searchable index of recorded scenes, along with other
data such as time code and scene numbers.

Chapter 3 Shooting

Dock the DSR-1/1P to the camera head and turn on
the power, then perform steps 2 to 10 from “Basic
Procedure for Shooting” (page 43).

Insert a cassette into the DSR-1/1P and set
ClipLink mode to ON by menu setting.

To set/clear NG (No Good)
If you press the NG button before you start
shooting the next scene, the previous scene will be
designated as “NG” (the “NG” display appears in
the viewfinder).
Once NG has been set, you can cancel it by
pressing the NG button again before you start
shooting the next scene (the “NG” display in the
viewfinder disappears, which means that the
previous scene has been re-designated as “OK”).
Each time you press the NG button before starting
shooting the next scene, the status of the previous
scene toggles between “NG” and “OK”. It is
always the last selected status that will take effect
and be stored in the cassette memory.

For details of this operation, see the operating
instructions for the DSR-1/1P.

The following display appears on the viewfinder
screen.

TCG 12:34:56:00

Clip remaining:
Indicates the number of
available Index pictures
(198 max.)

W:A

CLIPM
198

F5.6
56ND
99 04 01
AM
10:10

When a shooting of the scene completes, press the
VTR button on the camera head or the lens.
This pauses recording.
To continue recording the next scene, repeat steps
3 and 4. The scene number will be automatically
incremented.

For concept of the ClipLink function, see the section “What
Is ClipLink”(page 102).

ClipLink mode indication:
CLIP M or Ca)

Press the VTR button on the camera head or the
lens.

To finish recording, press the STOP button on the
DSR-1/1P.
This stops recording.

Note

For details, see “Basic menu page 6” (page 60).

To record the cassette name/number
Access basic menu page 6 to specify a name or
number for the inserted cassette.
For details, see “Basic menu page 6” (page 60).

When using the ClipLink function while shooting, if
you continue shooting after stopping or if you change
the tape’s recording position, your subsequent shots
may overwrite and erase the previously recorded
ClipLink log data (time codes, scene number, etc.) or
index pictures.
To avoid this problem, press the DSR-1/1P’s ClipLink
CONTINUE button before restart of shooting.
For details, see the operating instructions for the DSR-1/1P.

Chapter 3 Shooting

Setting Mark IN/OUT points as you shoot

Instead of continuing shots from scene to scene, you
can specify Mark IN and Mark OUT points as you
shoot and set scene numbers (ranging from 001 to
198).

Perform steps 1 and 2 from “Using the ClipLink
Function” (page 46).

Access basic menu page 6 and perform the
following operations.
1) Set MARK/CUE to MARK.
The ClipLink mode indication “CLIP M”
appears on the viewfinder screen.

The TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange) goes out in
the viewfinder and the “TAKE” disappears from
the screen.
At this time, the time code (HH:MM:SS) at the
Mark IN/OUT point for scene 001 is recorded to
the DSR-1/1P’s internal memory, and then
recorded to the cassette memory.

For details of menu operations, see “Basic Menu
Operations” (page 58).

Press the VTR button on the camera head or the
lens.

The DSR-1/1P starts recording, and the REC/
TALLY indicator(s) light(s) in the viewfinder.

Press the TAKE button when you find a shot
where you would like to set a Mark IN point.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 as needed to record (to
cassette memory) time codes at Mark IN/OUT
points, scene numbers, and NG designations to the
cassette memory.
The scene number is automatically incremented
each time you specify a Mark OUT point.

To finish shooting, press the VTR button on the
camera head or the lens, then press the DSR-1/1P’s
STOP button.
This stops the recording operation.
The index pictures of each Mark IN point are
recorded onto the tape.

TAKE button

The TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange) lights in the
viewfinder and “TAKE” appears on the screen.

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To set/clear NG
If you press the NG button before you set the next
Mark IN point, the previous scene will be
designated as “NG” (the “NG” display appears in
the viewfinder).
Once NG has been set, you can cancel it by
pressing the NG button again before you set the
next Mark IN point (the “NG” display in the
viewfinder disappears).

2) Set the cassette name or number if necessary.

Press the TAKE button when you find a shot
where you would like to set a Mark OUT point.

Shooting with the DSR-1/1P

Setting cue points as you shoot
You can make edit search operations easier by
specifying cue points to highlight scenes.

Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Using the ClipLink
Function” (page 46).

2 Access basic menu page 6 and perform the
following operations.
1) Set MARK/CUE to CUE.
The ClipLink mode indication “CLIP C”
appears on the viewfinder screen.
2) Set the cassette name or number if necessary.
For details of menu operations, see “Basic Menu
Operations” (page 58).
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3 Press the VTR button on the camera head or the

Using the Edit Search Function
While Back Space Editing
While the DSR-1/1P is in recording pause mode, press
and hold the EDIT SEARCH buttons to activate the
search playback function for as long as you hold down
the button. You can use the edit search function to
find the desired tape location after a recording stop
during back space editing or when continuing to record
from any other location on the tape.

Dock the DSR-1/1P to the camera head and turn on
the power, then insert a cassette into the DSR-1/1P.

Perform steps 2 to 12 in “Basic Procedure for
Shooting” (page 43).

Press and hold either of the EDIT SEARCH
buttons (REV or FWD)

lens.
The DSR-1/1P starts recording, and the REC/
TALLY indicator lights in the viewfinder.
Meanwhile, the recording start point (Rec IN) is
recorded in the DSR-1/1P’s internal memory.

Press the TAKE button when you find a shot
where you would like to set a cue point.

REV button
FWD button

The “CUE” indication appears (for about 1 second)
on the viewfinder screen. At this point, the time
code (HH:MM:SS:frame) at the cue point is
recorded into the cassette memory.

5 Repeat step 4 to specify more cue points.
6 To finish shooting, press the VTR button on the
camera head or the lens, then press the
DSR-1/1P’s STOP button.
This stops recording operation.
Time codes (HH:MM:SS) and scene number
(scene 001) are recorded to the cassette memory
and the index picture of the Rec IN point is
recorded onto the tape.

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The tape is moved in reverse or forward search
mode for as long as you hold down the REV or
FWD button, and the image is shown in the
viewfinder.
To change the playback speed
Press the REV or FWD button down firmly into
the inner position to make the tape move at the
faster speed. Press the button down lightly to
make the tape move at the slower speed.
Note

Do not shut off the camera head’s power while
using the edit search function. The DSR-1/1P may
not be able to find the continue point.

Release the REV or FWD button when you find
the tape location where you wish to continue
shooting.

The frozen playback image is displayed, mixed
with the shooting image, in monochrome. The
indication “FREEZE MIX ON” appears on the
screen.

The DSR-1/1P enters recording pause mode.

Press the UP/ON button when you see the image
you want to freeze.

Press the VTR button on the camera head or the
lens.

FREEZE MIX ON

The DSR-1/1P starts recording.

Using the Freeze Mix Function

MIX OFF (YEScv)

To release the freeze mix mode, press the UP/ON
button again.
To change the freeze-frame image
Press the DSR-1/1P’s PLAY button.
This returns to the screen shown in step 3 above,
and color playback mode begins.

Note

When the camera head is in EZ mode, the freeze mix
function is disabled. Release the EZ mode beforehand.
(See page 14.)

Dock the DSR-1/1P to the camera head and
connect a color monitor to the MONITOR OUT
connector.

Perform steps 2 to 10 from “Basic Procedure for
Shooting” (page 43).

Play back the tape on which the image to be used
for framework alignment has been recorded.

Use the DSR-1/1P’s tape transport buttons to find
the desired image and then perform steps 4 and 5
again.

Once you have framed your subject, press the UP/
ON button to cancel the freeze function.

Find the recording start point or insert a new
cassette for recording, then begin recording.

Note

For playback operation, refer to the operating
instructions for the DSR-1/1P.

Press the MENU/STATUS switch down.
The following indication appears on the screen.
PLAY

cFREEZE MIX(ONcv)

EXIT MENU (YEScv)

If you use the DSR-1/1P’s tape transport buttons
during back space editing, the back space editing mode
will be stopped. When you were using the ClipLink
function when shooting, If you simply restart the
recording you will lose any ClipLink data that was
recorded. To avoid this, press the DSR-1/1P’s
ClipLink CONTINUE button before restarting
recording.
For details, see the operating instructions for the DSR-1/1P.

Chapter 3 Shooting

The freeze mix function superimposes a freeze-frame
image of a previously recorded shot on the shooting
image displayed on the viewfinder screen.
You can use this function to easily frame a subject
within the same framework from a previous shot.

Chapter

Viewfinder Screen
Indications and Menus

Viewfinder Screen Indications

Changing the Viewfinder Display
Use the buttons and switches shown in the following
figure to switch the viewfinder display among the
normal indications, basic menu pages and advanced
menu pages.

DOWN/OFF button
POWER switch

STATUS

UP/ON button

There are four types of indication screen which appear
in the viewfinder, as follows.
• Normal indications
These show the operating state of the camera and
connected VTR. (See page 54.)
• Status indications
Pressing the MENU/STATUS switch up while the
normal indications are present calls a display of
current settings. (See page 57.)
• Basic menu
These provide settings for the lens iris, shutter speed
and so forth, and also a titling screen. (See the
section “Viewfinder Basic Menu” page 58.)
• Advanced menu
These provide settings for the center marker, zebra
pattern, viewfinder screen indications, and so forth.
(See the section “Viewfinder Advanced Menu” page
64.)

MENU/STATUS switch

Displaying the normal indications and
switching to the basic menu
To display the normal indications, move the POWER
switch to the ON position.
To switch to and from the basic menu, use the MENU/
STATUS switch.

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus

Viewfinder Screen Indications

Display by holding the
MENU/STATUS switch up
while the normal
indications are present.

Displaying the advanced menu and
switching to the normal indications

Status indications

WHITE :
A.IRIS:
FILE :
DCC+ :

AUTO/A
STD
STD
OFF

SS :OFF
BATT:13.0V

Normal indications
Display by moving the
POWER switch to the
ON position.

REC
TAKE TCG 12:34:56:00

W:A
NG
CLIPM
198

F5.6
0dB
56ND
:LOW LIGHT 99 04 01
SS :1/100 10:00
AM

Switch by pressing
the MENU/STATUS
switch down.
Page 1

cA.IRIS :
DTL LEV:
M.BLACK:
STRETCH:
SHUTTER:

± 0
± 0
± 0
± 0
OFF

Page 2
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cSKIN DTL: OFF
DL LEV : STD
PRE.WHT : 3200

Basic menu

Page 8a)

cT I T L E I N D ? ( Y E Scv)

Switch by pressing the
MENU/STATUS switch up.

a) The menu configuration differs according to the camera
head’s switch settings, the connected VTR, and the type of
input signal. An eight-page configuration results when all of
the basic menu pages are displayed.

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Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus

Use the following procedure to display the advanced
menu.
1 Move the POWER switch to the ON position while
holding down the UP/ON button to display the
advanced menu selection screen.
2 To display advanced menu page 2
immediately, move the cursor to the menu
number and then press the DOWN/OFF button.

To reinitialize all settings in the advanced
menu to their factory defaults
1 Align the cursor to ALL RESET and press the UP/
ON button.
(The indication changes to “ALL RESET
SURE?”.)
2 Press the UP/ON button again. (The indication
changes to “ALL RESET OK” and reinitialization
completes.)
To cancel the reinitialization, move the cursor
instead of pressing the UP/ON button.

Normal indications

TCG 12:34:56:00

W:A

CLIPM
198

Move the POWER switch to the
ON position with the UP/ON
button held down

F5.6
0dB
3200
99 04 01
AM
SS :1/100 10:00

UP/ON buttona)
DOWN/OFF buttona)
Advanced menu
page 1

UP/ON
buttona)

page 2

cPAGE 1( N E X TcVP R E V cv)

ALL RESET
(YE S cv)

EXIT ME N U ( Y E Scv)

Confirmation
screen

cP A G E 2 ( N E X TcV P R E Vcv)

GAIN
HIGH: 18dB

MID : 9dB
LOW : OdB

DL : ON

E X I T M E N U ( Y E Scv)

Align the cursor to ALL
RESET and press the
UP/ON button.

UP/ON or DOWN/
OFF buttona)

UP/ON
button c)

page 3

PAGE 1( N E X TcV P R E V cv)

cALL RESET SURE?

(YES cv)

Move the cursor.

cP A G E 3 ( N E X TcV P R E Vcv)

AWB MEM : 2
TONE
: OFF

BARS
: SMPTE
REMOTE1 : REC
REMOTE2 : MARK
BAUD RATE: 9600

E X I T M E N U ( Y E Scv)

UP/ON
button c)

EXIT ME N U ( Y E Scv)

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Press the UP/
ON button.

PAGE1 ( N E X TcV P R E V cv)

cALL RES E T O K !

EXIT ME N U ( Y E Scv)

UP/ON or DOWN/
OFF buttona)
Move the cursor.
page 15b)

cP A G E 1 5 ( N E X TcV P R E Vcv)

SETUP NAVI
C A M E R AcT A P E
STORE DATA
( Y E Scv)

E X I T M E N U ( Y E Scv)

DOWN/OFF buttona)

a) Set the cursor to the page number and press the UP/ON or
DOWN/OFF button.
b) The menu configuration differs according the camera head’s
switch settings, the connected VTR, and the type of input
signal. A 15-page configuration results when all of the
advanced menu pages are displayed.

UP/ON buttonc)

c) Set the cursor to EXIT MENU and press the UP/ON button.

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Viewfinder Normal Indications
During normal operation, the following items can be
indicated in the viewfinder.
1 VTR operation status indication a), b)
2 TAKE/CUE indication a)
3 Recording time or time data
indication a), b), c)
4 NG indication a)
5 Clip mode indication a)
6 Clip remaining
indication a)
7 Status display area
8 EZ FOCUS indication

REC TAPE NEAR END
TAKE TCG 12:34:56:00

qd VTR warning indication a), b)

W:A
NG
AUTO BLACK
SKIN
CLIPM
-OKEVS
198
F5.6
DRP 18dB
EZ FOCUS
56ND
:LOW LIGHT 99 04 01
SS :1/100 10:00
AM
30-25 BATT:14.4V

qf White balance indication c)
qg SK/N DTL indication c)
qh EVS indication
qj Lens f-stop indication c)
qk Gain indication c)

9 LOW LIGHT indication c)

ql Filter setting indication c)

0 Camera microphone output
indication c)
qa Audio recording level indicators a), b), c)

w; Clock indication a), b), c), d)

qs Tape remaining indication a), b), c)

ws Shutter setting indication c)

wa Voltage/error indication

a)
b)
c)
d)

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The significance of each of the indications shown in
the figure is as follows.
1 VTR operation status indication
This indicates the VTR’s current operation status
(REC, PLAY, etc.).
2 TAKE/CUE indication
This displays a TAKE or CUE indicator when using
the ClipLink function and recording with the DSR-1/
1P.
TAKE: When recording in Mark mode, this
indication appears when a Mark IN point is set
and disappears when the next Mark OUT point is
set.
CUE: When recording in Cue mode, this indication
appears for about 1 second when a cue point is set.
3 Recording time or time data indication
This shows the following values.
• When the REC TIME switch on the camera is in the
TTL position: The total recording time
• When the REC TIME switch on the camera is in the
DUR position: The duration of the current recording
cut

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Displayed only when a DSR-1/1P is connected.
Displayed only when a PVV-3/3P is connected.
Whether or not to display can be selected by menu setting.
This is recorded over the picture being shot.

• With a VTR connected, when the REC TIME switch
on the camera head is in the OFF position and the
item TC IND in advanced menu page 6 is set to
“ON”: A time data value from the VTR depending on
the DISPLAY switch settings on the VTR as shown
in the following table
DISPLAY switch
setting

Time data displayed

COUNTER

CNT: Tape transport time

TCG: a time code from the time code
generator
TCR: a time code from the time code
reader

U-BIT

UBG: a user bit value from the user
bit generator

When using the DSR-1/1P, time data values appear
during playback, fast forward, rewind, or recording
review.
4 NG indication
An “NG” (No Good) indicator appears if you
designate a recorded scene as “NG” when using the
ClipLink function and recording with the DSR-1/1P.

5 Clip mode indication
A “CLIP M” or “CLIP C” indication appears when
you use the ClipLink function and record using the
DSR-1/1P.
CLIP M: Indicates shooting in Mark mode
CLIP C: Indicates shooting in Cue mode

qa Audio recording level indicators
These show the recording levels of audio channels 1
and 2 on the VTR.
Channel 1
Channel 2

6 Clip remaining indication
The number of available index pictures remaining is
displayed when you use the ClipLink function with the
DSR-1/1P.
7 Status display area
One of the following values or messages is displayed
to indicate the camera head’s current status or its
operation status.
• New values when changing camera head’s settings
• Messages indicating progress or results of
adjustments
• The camera head’s current settings
• SetupLog data recorded to tape during shooting (see
page 78)
Note

8 EZ FOCUS indication
This appears when the EZ FOCUS button is pressed,
enabling the “easy focus” function.
9 LOW LIGHT indication
This warning appears if the lighting level is
inadequate.
0 Camera microphone output indication
This appears when there is an input from the camera
microphone.
Note

This indication serves as a check on whether the
camera microphone is operating correctly, but it does
not provide confirmation that the VTR is recording
sound. Check that the audio recording levels on the
VTR are set correctly.

0 dB
–2 dB

+3 dB
0 dB

qs Tape remaining indication
This shows the tape remaining in the VTR as follows.
Indication

Tape remaining

F-30

At least 30 minutes

30-25

25 - 30 minutes

25-20

20 - 25 minutes

20-15

15 - 20 minutes

15-10

10 - 15 minutes

10-5

5 - 10 minutes

5-0

2 - 5 minutes

5-0 (flashing)

0 - 2 minutes

qd VTR warning indication
This shows warning indications about operation or
status of the connected VTR.
When connecting the DSR-1/1P or PVV-3/3P
Indication

Meaning

NO TAPE

There is no tape loaded.

REC INHIBIT

The tape is in the recording inhibited
state.

LOW BATT.

The battery is almost exhausted.

BATT. END

The battery is exhausted.

TAPE NEAR END

The tape is near the end.

TAPE END

The tape is at the end.

CHECK REMOTE
(PVV-3/3P only)

A device other than a remote control
unit (e.g. headphones) is connected to
the REMOTE connector.

SERVO

The servo lock has been lost.

HUMID

There is condensation.

The video heads are clogged, or there
is some other fault in the recording
system.

SLACK

The tape is not wound properly.

OXIDE TAPE
(PVV-3/3P only)

An oxide tape has been loaded. (The
tape is automatically ejected.)

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The status indication is not shown while the EZ
FOCUS indication 8 appears.

PVV-3/3P –20 dB
DSR-1/1P – ∞

Viewfinder Normal Indications

Only when connecting the DSR-1/1P
Indication

Meaning

50P CONNECT

Connection with the PRO 50-pin
connector on the DSR-1/1P.
(Freeze mix function is disabled.)

MP TAPE

An incorrect type of cassette has
been loaded. (The cassette is
automatically ejected and the
indication disappears in about two
seconds.)

CLIP DATA ERR

Abnormality of the cassette memory
data.

AUDIO 48kHz?
(4 flashes/s)

At back space editing, audio
recording mode has changed from
32 kHz mode (4-channel mode) to
48 kHz mode (2-channel mode).

AUDIO 32kHz?
(4 flashes/s)

At back space editing, audio
recording mode has changed from
48 kHz mode (2-channel mode) to
32 kHz mode (4-channel mode).

ERROR:91-13F

Failure in loading or saving the
cassette memory data.
When other error indication
appears, refer to the operating
instructions for the DSR-1/1P.
Asking whether you will continue
shooting in ClipLink mode or not
when the cassette contains ClipLink
data. (The indication disappears
when you press the ClipLink
CONTINUE button on the DSR-1/
1P or start the next shooting without
pressing it.)

CLIP CONT?
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CLIP NEAR END

At back space editing in ClipLink
mode, capacity for only 1 to 3 index
pictures remains.

CLIP END

Impossible to record any more clip
shots.

qf White balance indication
The following indications appear.
Indication Meaning
EZ

Operating in EZ mode (The ATW function is
selected.)

ATW

The ATW function is selected. (The ATW
button was pressed and the indicator is lit.)

W:A

White balance memory A is selected.

W:B

White balance memory B is selected.

W:P

Preset white balance is selected.

W:M

Manual adjustment is performed remotely.

qg SKIN DTL indication
This appears when the skin detail function is activated
(The SKIN DTL switch is set ON.)

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qh EVS indication
This appears when the EVS (Enhanced Vertical
definition System) function is enabled. (See page 84.)
qj Lens f-stop indication
This shows the f-stop of the lens.
Note

Depending on the lens being used, this indication may
differ slightly from the actual f-stop on the lens.
qk Gain indication
This shows the gain value, and the settings of the
HYPER GAIN switch and the DPR (Dual Pixel
Readout) function (see page 64) as shown in the
following table.
Example indication

Meaning

18dB

Gain setting is 18 dB.

DPR 18dB

The DPR function is enabled.
In this case the DPR function
approximately doubles the gain (an
increase of 6 dB) over the current
gain setting (in this case 18 dB).

HYPER

The HYPER GAIN switch is in the
ON position.
In this case the hyper gain function
increases the gain by a factor of
about 60 or 120 with respect to 0
dB regardless of the current gain
setting (that is, increased to 36 or
42 dB).

ql Filter setting indication
This shows the setting of the FILTER control.
Indication

Filter setting

3200

1 (3200K)

56ND

2 (5600K + 1/8ND)

5600

3 (5600K)

56ND

4 (5600K + 1/64ND)

w; Clock indication
The clock indication is shown in one of the following
ways (according to the CLOCK IND setting of CAM,
BARS, or OFF in advanced menu page 8).
CAM: Always displayed.
BARS: Displayed whenever color bars are
displayed.
OFF: Not displayed.
If the clock indication is displayed during recording, it
is recorded onto the image.

wa Voltage/error indication
The current voltage is displayed whenever the camera
head’s power supply voltage dips below 11.0 V DC.
However, you can also display the current voltage at
any time by pressing and holding the MENU/STATUS
switch in the upward position (the display is shown for
as long as you hold the switch upward).
An error message is displayed when an abnormality
has been detected by the auto diagnostic function
(page 62).

Status Indications
If you set the MENU/STATUS switch to STATUS
while a menu is being displayed, the camera head’s
current setting status will be shown in this display
area.

If an error message appears, contact your Sony dealer.

If using a VTR and an Anton Bauer Intelligent
Battery System
The remaining battery capacity is shown as a
percentage.
ws Shutter setting indication
When the SHUTTER switch has been set to ON, the
shutter speed, CLS frequency or EVS set in basic
menu page 1 is displayed here.

a) When both the DCC+ and DynaLatitude
functions are set to OFF

Description

WHITE

White balance adjustment method
selection (PRE/A/B) and color
temperature during auto white
balance adjustment

A.IRIS

Iris adjustment method selection
(STD/SPOT L/BACK L)

FILE

STD (when not using the setup files),
or a selected file name (when using
the setup files) (see page 71).

DCC+ or DL

For DCC+ indication: ON with the
OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch set to
CAM/DCC+ (DCC+ON), and OFF with
the switch set to CAM/DL and DL in
advanced menu page 2 (page 64) set
to OFF (both DCC+ and DynaLatitude
OFF).
For DL indication: When setting the
OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to DL and
DL in advanced menu page 2 to OFF
(DynaLatitude OFF), LOW, STD or
HIGH is displayed according to DL
LEV setting in basic menu page 2
(page 59).

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Display

Viewfinder Basic Menu
To display the basic menu pages, press the MENU/
STATUS switch downward while the normal
indications are being shown in the viewfinder. The
basic menu configuration can include up to eight pages
(the configuration depends on the switch settings and
the type of connected VTR).

Basic Menu Operations
The common operations on all basic menu pages are
described below.

Contents and Settings of Each
Page
Each page’s contents and settings are described below.
On the DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL, when the MENU
MODE is set to 2 in advanced menu page 9, a page for
aspect ratio settings (16:9/4:3) is added before basic
menu page 1.

Basic menu page 1

To change the page or item

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The cursor is moved downward each time you press
the MENU/STATUS switch down. Once the cursor
has reached the last item on a page, press down the
MENU/STATUS switch to go to the next page. When
the last page is being displayed, pressing down the
MENU/STATUS switch returns the display to the
normal indications.
The cursor is moved upward each time you press up
the MENU/STATUS switch. Once the cursor has
reached the first item on a page, pressing up the
MENU/STATUS switch returns the display to the
normal indications.

To change settings
After using the MENU/STATUS switch to move the
cursor to the item on which you will change the
setting, press either the UP/ON button or the DOWN/
OFF button to select the desired value.
To reset any item to its shipped settings, press the UP/
ON button and the DOWN/OFF button at the same
time.

Item

Settings

A. IRIS
Sets a base value
for auto adjustment
of lens iris.

–1.0, –0.5, ±0 (normal value), +0.5,
+1.0
Negative adjustment values set a
narrower lens iris and positive values
set a wider lens iris.

DTL LEV
Sets the detail
(edge) emphasis.

–99 to ±0 (normal value) to +99
Negative adjustment values soften the
image’s edges and positive values
sharpen them.

M. BLACK
Sets the master
pedestal level.

–99 to ±0 (normal value) to +99
Negative adjustment values make
dark areas of the picture darker and
increase the contrast. Positive
adjustment values dark areas of the
picture lighter and reduce the
contrast.

STRETCH
Sets black stretch/
compress value.

–16 to ±0 (normal value) to +15
This function adjusts the intensity of
dark areas of the screen. Negative
values make these areas darker
(black compress) and positive values
make these areas brighter (black
stretch).

SHUTTER
DXC-D35/D35WSL: 1/100 (normal
Sets shutter speed
value), 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/
or CLS/EVS setting
2000, EVS, CLS (60.4 Hz to 200.3
(see page 84).
Hz)
DXC-D35P/D35WSPL: 1/60 (normal
value), 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/
2000, EVS, CLS (50.3 Hz to 201.4
Hz)
This selects either the shutter speed
or the scan frequency or EVS for the
clear scan function.

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Basic menu page 2

Basic menu page 4
This menu is displayed only when an external sync
signal is input to the camera adaptor or VTR connected
to the camera head.

Item

Settings

SKIN DTL
Sets the amount of
skin detail
correction.

0.0 (normal value) to 1.0
Smaller values set a softer skin detail.

LOW, STD (normal value), HIGH
Set the amount of DynaLatitude
effects as high level, standard level
(STD), or low level.

PRE.WHT
Sets the color
temperature of the
preset white
balance.

When the FILTER control is set to 1
(3200K): 2200 to 3200 (normal value)
to 4300
When the FILTER control is set to 2
(5600K + 1/8 ND), 3 (5600K) or 4
(5600K + 1/64 ND): 4600 to 5600
(normal value) to 12000

Settings

SC PHASE
Sub carrier phase
adjustment for
when camera is
genlocked.a)

000 (normal value) to 999

H PHASE
Horizontal phase
adjustment for
when camera is
genlocked.a)

000 to 135 (normal value) to 199

a) This applies when using an external sync signal to
synchronize operation of several cameras (see page
39).

Basic menu page 3
This is displayed when the SET UP switch has been
set to FILE.

Basic menu page 5

For details of this operation, see “Setup Files” (page 71).

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DL LEV
Sets the
DynaLatitude level.

Item

Viewfinder Basic Menu

Item

Settings

MARKER
ON (normal value), OFF
Sets MARKER display ON/OFF. MARKER is displayed
when this setting is ON
and is not displayed
when it is OFF.
When the setting is ON,
go to Advanced Menu 4
to select the type of
marker (see page 65).
DUR TIME
Sets the recording time
Setting the recoriding time
before shooting helps you with
making scenes of equal
duration.
When shooting with displaying
the recording time of the current
cut in the viewfinder (with the
REC TIME switch set to DUR),
the recording time indication
flashes to remind you that the
recording time has passed.

Basic menu page 6
The following display is shown when the DSR-1/1P is
connected.

00:00 to 59:59 (minute
to second)
See “Setting the
recording time in
seconds” below.

Setting the recording time in seconds
Move the cursor to DUR TIME, then press the UP/ON
button or DOWN/OFF button.
A value of seconds is displayed under “SS”.

Item

Settings
MARK/CUE
MARK (normal value), CUE
See “Using the ClipLink Function”
Selects MARK
mode or CUE mode (page 46).
CHG REEL NO
Sets the cassette
name/number

See “To set the cassette name/
number” below.

To set the cassette name/number (when using
DSR-1/1P)

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1
2

Connect the DSR-1/1P and load a cassette.
Press the MENU/STATUS switch to move the
cursor to CHG REEL NO, then press the UP/ON
button.

The cursor (→) changes to the text entry arrow (↓)
and the current cassette name/number is displayed.
(“NO TAPE” is displayed if you neglected to load
a cassette.)

Current cassette
name/number

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Press the MENU/STATUS switch to move the text
entry arrow.
Press the MENU/STATUS switch upward to move
the cursor to the right or downward to move it to
the left.
The character cycles through the following
sequence.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ?;x/0123456789:

-.,

Basic menu pages 7 and 8
You can create a title of up to four lines, each of
twelve alphanumeric or punctuation characters, and
then save it. It is then possible to record the title over
the picture while shooting.
Entering the title (page 7)

(Space)

Press the UP/ON button or DOWN/OFF button to
enter the desired characters.

Press the MENU/STATUS switch as necessary to
display basic menu page 7 (title setting display) in
the viewfinder.

The displayed character changes each time the UP/
ON button is pressed. It changes in reverse order
each time the DOWN/OFF button is pressed.

Return to step 2 and repeat the text entry
procedure.

After completing text entry, move the text entry
cursor to the parenthesis position.

Press the UP/ON button.
This brings up the cursor on the screen (flashing),
and switches to title editing mode.
Initial cursor position

Check your cassette name/number setting, and
press the UP/ON button if no more changes are
required. (To make changes or to abort the
procedure for this setting, return to step 2.)
This writes the new cassette name/number to the
cassette memory, after which the display changes
as follows.

Press the DOWN/OFF button to move the cursor to
the position where you wish to insert a character.
To move the cursor back
With the DOWN/OFF button held down, press the
UP/ON button.
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The display changes as follows.

If a title is already present, it appears on this
screen. To delete the displayed title, press the UP/
ON and DOWN/OFF buttons simultaneously.

Viewfinder Basic Menu

Press the UP/ON button to select the required
character.
Each time you press the UP/ON button, the
character cycles through the following sequence.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ?;x/0123456789:

-.,
(Space)

To reverse the character sequence
With the UP/ON button held down, press the
DOWN/OFF button.

Press the DOWN/OFF button to confirm the
character selection.
The cursor advances to the next character position.
To change a character after confirming it
Return to step 3, and input the character again.

Press the UP/ON button once.
The title is superimposed to the picture displayed
on the viewfinder screen.

3
4

Start shooting.
To stop the title recording, press the MENU/
STATUS switch to clear the title display.

Note on using the CCU-M5/M5P Camera Control Unit

When the CCU-M5/M5P has a function switch setting
of “TITLE ON”, the title display takes precedence, and
the status display (see page 57) do not appear in the
normal incidations. However, when you press the
MENU/STATUS switch up, for as long as you hold it
up the status indications appear in place of the title.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the title is complete.

When “CHECK DIAG” is displayed

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When the title is complete, press the MENU/
STATUS switch as necessary to return to the
normal viewfinder indications.
The title created is retained, even when you power
the camera off.

The “CHECK DIAG” indication appears in the status
display area whenever the camcorder’s automatic self
diagnostic function detects an abnormality. Access
this page and perform error checking. (This page is
displayed as basic menu page 1.)
“CHECK DIAG” will also be displayed if there is a
problem on the sync signal input to the GEN LOCK
IN connector. Input a proper sync signal and then
perform error checking.

To record a title (page 8)

Press the MENU/STATUS switch as necessary to
access basic menu page 8 (title display).

To perform error checking
Press the UP/ON button.
The error checking performs on the digital signal
processing (DSP) and memory circuits and the results
are displayed.
When no error is detected, “OK” appears.

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Example: If an abnormality is detected in the DSP
circuit.

DIAGNOSIS

DSP
: ERROR
MEMORY: OK

DIAG ERROR

The error message “DIAG ERROR” appears when the
normal indications are displayed. If this message
appears, contact your Sony dealer.

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Viewfinder Advanced Menu
Bring up the advanced menu pages by setting the
POWER switch to ON while pressing the UP/ON
button up (see page 52).
There are up to 15 advanced menu pages (the number
displayed depends on the switch settings and the type
of connected VTR).
Note on EZ mode

Advanced menu page 1
Use this page to return all advanced menu settings to
their factory preset values.
For details of this operation, see “Displaying the advanced
menu and switching to the normal indications” (page 52).

When the camera is in EZ mode, the advanced menu
does not appear. Release the EZ mode beforehand.
(See page 14.)

Advanced Menu Operations
To change the page
Advanced menu page 2
Move the cursor to the menu number, then press the
UP/ON button or the DOWN/OFF button.

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Pressing the UP/ON button displays the previous page
and pressing the DOWN/OFF button displays the next
page. Pressing the DOWN/OFF button when the last
page is being displayed returns the display to the first
page.
To select items in a page
Press the MENU/STATUS switch to move the cursor
among the menu items.

To change settings
This operation is the same as for the basic menus.
For a description of basic menu operations, see page 58.

Item

GAIN
This sets gain values for the positions of the GAIN switch.
The HIGH, MID, and LOW values must be set so that LOW
< MID < HIGH.
LOW
Sets the L position.

–3 dB, 0 dB (normal
value), 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12
dB, 18 dB, 18 dB + DPR, 24
dB

MID
Sets the M position.

0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB
(normal value), 12 dB, 18
dB, 18 dB + DPR, 24 dB, 24
dB + DPR

HIGH
Sets the H position.

3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18
dB (normal value), 18 dB +
DPR, 24 dB, 24 dB + DPR,
HYPER GAIN

HYPER
Sets gain value when the
HYPER GAIN is selected.

36 dB (normal value), 42
dB

DL
Sets DynaLatitude function
ON/OFF.
This setting is valid only
when the OUTPUT/DL/
DCC+ switch has been set to
DL.

ON (normal value), OFF
When set to ON, the amount
of DynaLatitude effects is
set in basic menu page 3
(see page 59).

To return to the normal indications
Move the cursor to EXIT MENU, then press the UP/
ON button.

Contents and Settings of Each
Page
Each page’s contents and settings are described below.

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Settings

Advanced menu page 3

Advanced menu page 4

cPAGE4 (NEXTcV PREVcv)

MARKER : CENT/90%
LIMITS : OFF
ZEBRA
: 1
a)
ZEBRA1 : 70IRE
VF
S DTL: ±0
VF TALLY: × 2
VF PLAY : Y
LENS SEL: 1

EXIT MENU (YEScv)

a) For DXC-D35P/D35WSPL: EBU75

a) For DXC-D35P/D35WSPL: 70%

Settings

Item

Settings

AWB MEM
Selects whether or not to
make the FILTER knob
settings (1 to 4) correspond
to separate white balance
adjustment values stored in
memory.

2 (normal value): No
correspondence with FILTER
knob settings. Only two
adjustment values (A and B)
are stored in memory.
2 × 4FL: Correspondence
with FILTER knob settings.
Each of the four knob
settings can be used to set A
and B adjustment values, for
a total of eight settings.

MARKER
Selects ON/OFF setting for
center marker, size setting
(percentage of viewfinder
screen area), and display
ON/OFF setting.

TONE
Selects whether or not to
output a 1-kHz audio signal
with the color bars when the
OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ has
been set to BARS.

ON (normal value): Output
audio signal.
OFF: Do not output audio
signal.

CENT/90% (normal value):
Displays center marker and
safety zone marker at 90%
size.
CENT/80%: Displays center
marker and safety zone
marker at 80% size.
90%: Displays only safety
zone marker at 90% size.
80%: Displays only safety
zone marker at 80% size.
CENT: Displays only center
marker.

LIMITS (For DXC-D35WSL/
D35WSPL)
Selects the safety zone size
when the scan size is 16:9.

OFF (normal
value):FDepends on the
scan size.

BARS
Selects normal width or
narrower width for color
bars.

SMPTE (normal value for
DXC-D35/D35WSL):
Normal width
EBU75 (normal value for
DXC-D35P/D35WSPL): EBU
75%
EBU100 (for DXC-D35P/
D35WSPL): EBU 100%
SPLIT (for DXC-D35P/
D35WSPL): Not for normal
operation
SNG: Narrower than normal
(used for satellite
communications, etc.)

REMOTE1
Sets a function for position 1
of a switch connected to the
REMOTE1 connector.

REC (normal value):
Specifies recording start/stop
MARK: Specifies a Mark IN/
OUT point.
CUE: Specifies a cue point.
NG: Specifies NG/OK.

REMOTE2
Sets a function for position 2
of a switch connected to the
REMOTE1 connector.

REC: Specifies recording
start/stop.
MARK (normal value):
Specifies a Mark IN/OUT
point.
CUE: Specifies a cue point
NG: Specifies NG/OK.

9600, 38400 (normal value)
BAUD RATE
Sets a baud rate for a
computer connected to the
REMOTE connector 2 (to be
supported in future version).

4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 15:9

ZEBRA
1 (normal value): Displays
Selects type of zebra pattern the zebra pattern over parts
display.
having a video level.
between 70 and 90 IRE (or
70 and 90%).
Use the next item (ZEBRA1)
to select the base level.
2: Displays the zebra pattern
over parts having video
levels of 100 IRE or above
( or 100% or above).
1/2: Dual display (both 1
and 2)
ZEBRA1
Sets base level for zebra
pattern 1.

70 IRE (normal value) to 90
IRE or 70% (normal value)
to 90%
Can be set for each IRE
step or 1% step.

VF S DTL
Sets the detail level of
images on the viewfinder
screen (displayed only when
a viewfinder other than the
DXF-701/701CE/701WS/
701WSCE/801/801CE is
attached).

–99 to ±0 (normal value) to
+99
Negative values set softer
edges and positive values
set sharper edges.

(continued)

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Item

Viewfinder Advanced Menu

Item

Settings

VF TALLY
Selects whether or not to use
more than one REC/TALLY
indicators in the viewfinder
(displayed only when the
DXF-701/701CE/701WS/
701WSCE/801/801CE
viewfinder is attached).

×1: Uses only the upper
REC/TALLY indicator.
×2 (normal value): Uses
two REC/TALLY indicators.

VF PLAY
Selects the video signal
displayed in the viewfinder
during playback of the DSR1/1P (displayed only when
the DSR-1/1P is connected)

Y (normal value): Y signal
VBS: Composite video
signal

LENS SEL
1 (normal value), 2, 3, 4
Selects the types of the lens. For details, see “Designating
the lens” on page 90.

Advanced menu page 5

Item

Settings
a)

GAIN IND
Selects whether or not to
always show the gain
setting indication on the
normal indications.

ON (normal value): Always
displays.
OFF: displays for two
seconds only when the
setting has been changed.

FILTER INDa)
Selects whether or not to
always show the FILTER
knob setting indication on
the normal indications.
The FILTER knob setting
indicator is always displayed
when in EZ mode.

ON (normal value): Always
displays.
OFF: Displays for two
seconds only when the
setting has been changed.

WHITE INDa)
ON (normal value): Displays.
Selects whether or not to
OFF: Not display.
show the setting of the white
balance switch.
SKIN INDa)
Selects whether or not to
show the setting for skin
detail correction.

ON (normal value): Displays.
OFF: Not display.

a) When the viewfinder’s DISPLAY switch is set to OFF,
indications related to these items are not displayed even
when menu settings are set to ON.

Advanced menu page 6
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Item

Settings
a)

SS IND
Selects the mode for
showing the shutter setting
when displaying the normal
indications.

3SEC: Displays shutter
setting for three seconds only
when the setting has been
changed.
ALWAYS (normal value):
Displays the shutter setting at
all times.

ON (normal value):
LL INDa)
Selects whether or not to
Displays.
show the LOW LIGHT
OFF: Not display.
indication on the normal
indications when inadequate
lighting is detected.
MIC INDa)
Selects whether or not to
show the camera
microphone output
indication on the normal
indications.

ON (normal value):
Displays.
OFF: Not display.

IRIS INDa)
ON (normal value):
Selects whether or not to
Displays.
show the lens’s F-stop value OFF: Not display.
(iris indication) on the
normal indications. The Fstop value is always
displayed when in EZ mode.

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Item

Settings
a)

AUDIO IND
Selects whether or not to
show the audio level
indication on the normal
indications (valid only when
the DSR-1/1P or PVV-3/3P
is connected).

ON (normal value):
Displays.
OFF: Not display.

TAPE INDa)
ON (normal value):
Selects whether or not to
Displays.
show the VTR’s remaining
OFF: Not display.
tape indication on the normal
indications. (valid only when
the DSR-1/1P or PVV-3/3P
is connected).

a) When the viewfinder’s DISPLAY switch is set to OFF,
indications related to these items are not displayed even
when menu settings are set to ON.

Item

Settings

TC INDa)
ON (normal value):
Selects whether or not to
Displays.
show the time data indication OFF: Not display.
on the normal indications
(valid only when the DSR-1/
1P or PVV-3/3P is
connected).
ID IND
Selects whether or not to
display the camera ID when
displaying color bars.

ON (normal value):
Displays.
OFF: Not display.

ID SET
Sets the camera ID (up to
eight characters, including
alphanumerics, symbols,
and spaces).

See “To set the camera ID”
below.

When you have finished entering the text, move
the cursor to the parenthesis position.
This clears the displayed menu and returns to the
normal indications.

Advanced menu page 7

a) When the viewfinder’s DISPLAY switch is set to OFF,
indications related to these items are not displayed even
when menu settings are set to ON.

To set the camera ID

Press the MENU/STATUS switch to move the
cursor to ID SET.
The cursor (→) changes to the text entry arrow (↓).

Item

Settings

EZ MODE
When the EZ MODE button
has been set to EZ mode
ON, this selects whether or
not to change the settings of
other switches and menus to
the standard settings. (The
EZ mode function cannot be
used during remote
operation.)

STD (normal value):
Changes settings to
standard settings.
CUSTOM: Changes only
some settings to standard
settings.
For details of the settings
when STD or CUSTOM is
specified, see “EZ mode
settings” on next page.

A.IRIS-AGC
F1.8, F 2.8 (normal value),
Selects auto iris adjustment F4, F5.6
which sets an F-stop value
that can be switched to AGC
(displayed only when the EZ
MODE is set to CUSTOM).

Press the MENU/STATUS switch to move the text
entry arrow.
Press the MENU/STATUS switch upward to move
the cursor to the right or downward to move it to
the left.

Press the UP/ON button or DOWN/OFF button to
enter the desired characters.

A.IRIS-AE
F5.6 , F8, F11, F16 (normal
Selects auto iris adjustment value)
which sets an F-stop value
that can be switched to AE
(displayed only when the EZ
MODE is set to CUSTOM).
AGC LIMIT
Sets an upper limit value for
AGC adjustment (displayed
only when the EZ MODE is
set to CUSTOM).

0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12
dB (normal value)

The displayed character changes each time the UP/
ON button is pressed. It changes in reverse order
each time the DOWN/OFF button is pressed.

Return to step 2 and repeat the text entry
procedure.

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Current camera ID

a) At shipping, the EZ MODE is set to STD.

Viewfinder Advanced Menu

EZ mode settings
The following settings are set for the camera head
when EZ mode has been selected.
Item

Setting
STD

CUSTOM

Setup file

STD

Selectable

Detail level

±0

Selectable

Master black

±0

Selectable

Black stretch

±0

Selectable

Skin detail

OFF

Shutter

OFF (AE mode) OFF (AE mode)

Item

Setting

CLOCK IND
Selects whether or not to
display the date/time on the
normal indications.

OFF (normal value): Not
display.
CAM: Displays.
BARS: Displays only when
color bars are displayed.

CLOCK SET
Sets date/time.

See “Setting the Clock and
Timestamping Recordings”
(page 86).

Advanced menu page 9

Freeze mix

OFF

Gain

AGC mode

Hyper gain

OFF

Iris control method

Automatic

Auto iris control
mode

STD

Iris override

±0

Selectable

Color bar output

Not output

AGC upper limit

12dB

Selectable

Item

Settings

Selectable

16:9/4:3
Selects whether to put
the camera in 16:9
mode or 4:3 mode.

16:9 (normal value)
4:3 a)

WIDE ID
Selects whether or not
to add a wide aspect ID
signal to video output
signals in 16:9 mode.
VF SCAN
Selects 16:9 or 4:3 as
the viewfinder scan size
when using the supplied
DXF-801/801CE
Viewfinder.

ON (normal value): Adds.
OFF: Does not add.

AGC’s F stop value F2.8
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AE’s F stop value

F16

Selectable

ATW

DynaLatitude

OFF

DCC+

F-stop value
indication

Filter indication

Clock indication

OFF

Advanced menu page 8

cPAGE9 (NEXTcV PREVcv)

16:9/4:3 : 16:9
WIDE ID : ON
VF SCAN : AUTO
MENU MODE: 1

EXIT MENU (YEScv)

MENU MODE
Selects whether or not
switch the mode (16:9/
4:3) on the basic menu.

AUTO (normal value):
Automatically switch to 16:9 size
when the camera is in 16:9
mode, and automatically switch
to 4:3 size when the camera is in
4:3 mode.a)
FULL: Regardless of camera’s
mode (16:9 b) or 4:3), the
viewfinder picture completely fills
the display area.
1 (normal value): Selects the
16:9 or 4:3 mode only with the
advanced menu.
2: Selects the 16:9 or 4:3 mode
with both the basic and advanced
menus.

a) Compared to 16:9 mode, the 4:3 mode video appears as
if a zoom lens has been adjusted slightly toward the
telephoto end (see figure on page 70).
b) When the camera is in 16:9 mode, the viewfinder picture
appears stretched vertically (see figure on page 70).

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Advanced menu pages 10 to 13

Advanced menu pages 14 and 15

These pages are displayed only when the SET UP
switch has been set to FILE.

These pages are displayed only when a DSR-1/1P has
been connected and the SET UP switch is set to FILE.

For details of this operation, see “Setup Files” (page 71).

For details of this operation, see “Using SetupNavi and
SetupLog with the DSR-1/1P” (page 76).

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Viewfinder Advanced Menu

Video Output and Viewfinder Picture (For DXC-D35WSL/D35WSPL)
The video output and viewfinder picture of this camera
vary as shown below according to the settings of the
16:9/4:3 item and the VF SCAN item of the advanced
menu page 9.
Subject

/3-inch optics

Item

Settings

16:9/4:3

16:9

VF SCAN

AUTO
The camera outputs 16:9 video.
The scan size of the viewfinder
picture is 16:9 size.

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Viewfinder picture

4:3 effective area

Item

Settings

16:9/4:3

16:9

VF SCAN

FULL
The camera outputs 16:9 video.
The viewfinder picture is 16:9
video that has been stretched
vertically to completely fill the
display area.

16:9 effective area

Viewfinder picture

Item

Settings

16:9/4:3

4:3

VF SCAN

AUTO or FULL

Viewfinder picture

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The camera outputs 4:3 video that
has been electronically extracted
from the effective area of the 16:9
aspect ratio. Compared to 16:9
video, this video appears as if a
zoom lens has been adjusted
slightly toward the telephoto end.
The picture in the viewfinder is 4:3
video, which completely fills the
display area.

Setup Files
You can use setup files to reproduce a particular
configuration of settings. You can also revise the
contents of setup files.
There are eight types of setup files, of which five are
factory preset setup files and the other three are user
files.

Move the cursor to SELECT FILE and use the UP/
ON button or the DOWN/OFF button to select the
desired file.
Press the UP/ON button or DOWN/OFF button
repeatedly until the desired file name is displayed.

Calling up a Setup File
This describes how to call up a setup file and use it to
replace the current menu settings.

Set the SET UP switch to FILE.
Description

STD

Settings for shooting under
standard conditions

HI SAT

Settings for making pictures
vivid

Settings for shooting under
fluorescent lighting

FILMLIKE

Settings for making pictures like
ones shot by film camera

SVHS/VHS

Settings to optimize camera
image for recording and
playback characteristics of SVHS, VHS, or Hi-8 tape

USER1 to USER3

User setup files (set to STD at
shipping)

SET UP switch

The camera head is set according to the currentlyselected file data.

Move the cursor to CHG FILE and press the UP/
ON button.

Access basic menu page 3.
Current file a)

The display changes as shown below and the
selected file is called up.

Selected file

a)An asterisk (*) appears in front of any factory
preset file whose contents have been revised at
least once.

You can also call up these files via a similar operation
in advanced menu page 10. In this page, a file
recorded onto a tape can also be called up (when using
the DSR-1/1P).
For details, see “To call up files recorded onto a tape (when
using the DSR-1/1P)” (page 72).

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File

Setup Files

To call up files recorded onto a tape (when
using the DSR-1/1P)
First, connect the DSR-1/1P to the camera head and
load the cassette that contains the recorded files.

1
2

Set the SET UP switch to FILE.

Press the UP/ON button to call up the file. To
abort the call up operation, press the DOWN/OFF
button (the display returns to the one shown in step
3).
During the call up operation, the following display
appears.

Access advanced menu page 10.

When the call up operation ends, the display
changes as shown below.

Move the cursor to SELECT FILE and use the UP/
ON button or the DOWN/OFF button to select
TAPE.
Name of file
recorded onto
tape

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The settings of the camera head are now replaced
by the settings in the called file.

Move the cursor to CHG FILE and press the UP/
ON button.
The screen appears as shown below.

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Page 12

Changing File Settings

Settings

Item

When using advanced menu page 11 or 12, you can
change the settings about picture quality in setup files.
(In basic menu page 1, a part of items are changeable.)
The changes are accepted only until another file is
called up, after which the original settings are restored.
If you save the changes, store the modified file as one
of the user files or record it in a cassette. (See the
following section “Saving File Settings”.)

Perform the steps described in “To call up files
recorded onto a tape (when using the DSR-1/1P)”
above to call up the selected file.

Access advanced menu page 11 or 12.

SAT
–99 to ±0 (normal value) to
Adjusts the saturation of the +99
image.
Negative adjustment values
decrease the saturation and
positive adjustment values
increase the saturation.
HUE
Adjusts the hue of the
image.

–99 to ±0 (normal value) to
+99

SKIN SAT
–99 to ±0 (normal value) to
Adjusts the saturation in the +99
specified area of the image. Negative adjustment values
decrease the saturation and
positive adjustment values
increase the saturation.
SKIN HUE
–99 to ±0 (normal value) to
Adjusts the hue in the
+99
specified area of the image.

Saving File Settings

Currently selected
file a)

For details, see “To save setup files to a tape (when using
the DSR-1/1P)” (page 74).
Currently selected
file a)

Set the SET UP switch to FILE.

a) An asterisk (*) appears in front of any factory preset
file whose contents have been revised at least once.

Make the desired changes.
SET UP switch

Page 11
Item

Settings

M.BLACK, STRETCH and
DTL LEV

See “Basic menu page 1”
(page 58).

M.GAMMA
Adjusts the gamma curve.

–99 to ±0 (normal value) to
+99
–99 to ±0 (normal value) to
+99

V DTL LEV
Adjusts the vertical detail.
DTL FREQ
Adjusts the central
frequency of the detail.

LL, L, M (normal value), H,
HH

Call up a setup file whose settings approximate the
desired shooting conditions and then change some
of the settings.
For details of this operation, see “Calling up a Setup
File” (page 71), “Changing File Settings” (in the left
column on this page), “Basic Menu Operations” (page
58), and “Advanced Menu Operations” (page 64).
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Files whose settings have been changed for certain
shooting conditions can be saved as a user file or onto
a tape (when using the DSR-1/1P).

Setup Files

Access advanced menu page 13.

Currently
selected file a)

a) An asterisk (*) appears in front of any factory
preset file whose contents have been revised
at least once.

Move the cursor to DESTINATION FILE and
repeatedly press the UP/ON button or the DOWN/
OFF button to select USER1, USER2, or USER3.

To save setup files to a tape (when using
the DSR-1/1P)
Connect the DSR-1/1P to the camera head and load the
tape onto which the file will be recorded.

Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Saving File Settings” and
select TAPE as the file saving destination.

Press the UP/ON button to move the cursor to
STORE FILE?.

File in which
current settings
are to be stored

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Press the UP/ON button to move the cursor to
STORE FILE?.
The display changes as shown below.

The display changes as shown below.

Press the UP/ON button to store the file. To abort
the save operation, press the DOWN/OFF button
(the display returns to the one shown at step 4).
When the save operation is finished, the display
changes as shown below.

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Press the UP/ON button to store the file. To abort
the save operation, press the DOWN/OFF button
(the screen returns to the screen shown in step 2).
The tape automatically rewinds and recording
starts.
The display changes as shown below. (“CAN
NOT WRITE” appears on the screen if no tape is
loaded or if the loaded tape is write-protected.)

After the settings are stored, the following display
appears.

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Using SetupNavi and SetupLog with the DSR-1/1P
The SetupNavi function records the setup menu and
setup files onto a tape, so that the same settings can be
called up and used again or copied to another camera.
The SetupLog function records a camera settings every
few seconds at shooting and displays the recorded data
in the viewfinder during playback.

”NO TAPE” is displayed if you neglected to load a
cassette.

Note on using an RM-M7G Remote Control Unit

Press the UP/ON button to call up the data
recorded on the tape. (Press the DOWN/OFF
button to cancel).
The display changes as follows and the call up
operation begins.

When an RM-M7G is connected to the camera head,
you cannot use the SetupNavi function.
To make it possible to use the function, power OFF the
camera head after disconnecting the RM-M7G, then
power ON the camera head again.

Name of data
being called up

Setting up the Camera Using
Data Recorded on Tape

To abort the call up operation while in progress
Press the DOWN/OFF button.

The procedure to replace camera’s menu settings with
settings recorded onto video tape is described here.

The following display appears.

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Connect the DSR-1/1P and insert the cassette onto
which the data was recorded. Set the SETUP
switch to FILE, then set the POWER switch to ON
while holding down the UP/ON button.
Advanced menu page 1 appears.

Press the UP/ON button.
After the data has been read, the following display
appears.

Repeatedly press down on the MENU/STATUS
switch until advanced menu 14 appears.
For details of menu operation, see “Advanced Menu
Operations” (page 64).

The previous menu settings are overwritten by the
data recorded on the tape.

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Change the menu settings if necessary.

The cursor (→) changes to the text entry cursor
(↓).

Recording the Menu Settings
onto a Tape

Connect the DSR-1/1P and load the tape onto
which the settings are to be recorded. Turn the
camera power on.

Make your basic menu settings.
For details of this operation, see “Basic Menu
Operations” (page 58).

Again, set the POWER switch to ON while
holding down the UP/ON button.

Make your advanced menu settings.

Enter a name for the data.
Moving the text entry cursor: Press the MENU/
STATUS switch up to move the cursor to the
right, and press the MENU/STATUS switch
down to move the cursor to the left.
Selecting the character: Press the UP/ON or
DOWN/OFF button repeatedly until the desired
character appears.

After completing text entry, move the cursor to the
parenthesis position.

For details of this operation, see “Advanced Menu
Operations” (page 64).

Access advanced menu page 15.

The display changes as follows.

Press the UP/ON button.
The following display appears.

10Move the cursor to “SURE TO STORE?” and
press the UP/ON button to record the menu
settings onto the tape (press the MENU/STATUS
switch to cancel).
The display changes as follows and the data
recording begins.

Set the cursor to “NAME SET” and press the UP/
ON button to record the menu setting onto the tape.
(Press the MENU/STATUS switch to cancel.)

Name of data
being recorded

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“NO TAPE” appears if you neglected to load a
cassette.

Using SetupNavi and SetupLog with the DSR-1/1P

To abort the data recording while in progress
Press the DOWN/OFF button.

Status display (page 2)
PLAY
TCR 12:34:56:00

SETUP LOG
2/3
W:A
A.IRIS
: ± 0
DTL LEV : ± 0
F5.6
M.BLACK : ± 0
STRETCH : ± 0
0dB
SS :1/100
3200

After the data has been recorded, the following display
appears.

Status display (page 3)
PLAY
TCR 12:34:56:00

SETUP LOG
3/3
W:A
M.GAMMA : ± 0
V DTL LEV: ± 0
F5.6
DTL FREQ :
M
SKIN SAT : ± 0
0dB
SKIN HUE : ± 0
3200
SAT
: ± 0
HUE
: ± 0

Viewing SetupLog Data

1
2

Connect the DSR-1/1P and load the tape that
contains the recording to be viewed. Turn the
camera power on.
Play back the tape.

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For details of playback operation, see the operating
instructions for the DSR-1/1P.

Press the MENU/STATUS switch up to the
STATUS side.
The display changes to page 1 of the status display.
PLAY
TCR 12:34:56:00

SETUP LOG
1/3
WHITE
: A 3200
A.IRIS
: STD
FILE
: STD
DCC+
: ON
SKIN DTL : OFF

W:A
F5.6
0dB
3200

Settings during
recording

Each time you press upward the MENU/STATUS
switch, the status display cycles through the status
pages and playback display in the order: page 2,
page 3, the playback display (containing the
current settings), and page 1.

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Notes

• SetupLog data is not recorded while SetupNavi data
or a setup file is being recorded onto a tape. (If you
play back a tape containing SetupNavi data or a setup
file, the data displayed in the setup display is not the
SetupLog data of the playback picture.)
• In the following cases, changed settings that were not
recorded may appear as blank settings.
– SetupLog data is overwritten at intervals of a few
seconds during recording. If the settings are
changed frequently for certain items, it may not
always be recorded in time.
– If the recording time is very short, recording may
be ended before all of the data has been
overwritten.

Chapter

Adjustments and
Settings

White Balance Adjustment
Adjusting the white balance ensures that as lighting
conditions change white objects remain white in the
image and tones remain natural.
The color of light emitted varies from one light source
to another, and as the lighting changes the apparent
color of an illuminated subject changes. It is therefore
necessary to adjust the white balance each time the
principal lighting source changes.

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Saving an Appropriate White
Balance Value in Memory
You can save two white balance values in separate
memories, A and B. Unless changed, the saved values
are retained for approximately ten years, even when
the camera is powered off.
Once a value is saved, you can automatically restore
the adjustment by moving the W. BAL switch to the A
or B position. This makes shooting under alternating
lighting conditions easy.

Separate white balance values for each
FILTER control setting
In the default case, as described above, the same two A
and B white balance values apply to all four settings of
the FILTER control. It is possible, however, to change
the AWB MEM menu setting is advanced menu page 3
(see page 65) so that there are eight possibly different
values for the A and B positions and for the four
FILTER control settings.

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1

Make the following settings on the camera.
• POWER switch: ON SAVE
• OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch: one of the CAM
positions
• Lens iris selector: A (automatic)
• ATW button: off

Set the FILTER control according to the lighting
conditions. (See page 43.)

Set the W. BAL switch to A or B.
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White Balance Adjustment

Arrange a white subject (paper, cloth, etc.) under
the same lighting conditions as for shooting, and
zoom in on it so that as far as possible the whole
screen is white.
The minimum white area requirements for the
adjustment are shown in the following figure.

Center of the screen

Area of white within this
rectangle should be
equivalent to at least 10% of
the image area.

To recall a white balance value from memory
Before beginning shooting, set the W. BAL switch to
the A or B position. This automatically sets the
camera to the white balance adjustment saved in the
corresponding memory.
If white balance adjustment cannot be
completed automatically
The warning message “AUTO WHITE -NG-” appears
in the viewfinder.
Make the necessary corrections, then carry out the
process again.
Warning messages for white balance adjustment
Message
Meaning and corrections to be made

approximately
70% of the
width of the
image

approximately
70% of the
height of the
image

Push the WHT/BLK switch in the WHT direction
and release.
The white balance adjustment is carried out.
During the adjustment the legend “AUTO WHITE
-OP-” appears in the viewfinder.
After a few seconds the adjustment is complete,
and the legend in the viewfinder changes to
“AUTO WHITE -OK-” plus a color temperature,
as shown in the following figure.

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AUTO WHITE
-OK-
3200K

AUTO WHITE
-NG:LOW LIGHT
TRY AGAIN

Light level is too low.
• Increase the illumination level, open
the iris, or use the GAIN switch to
increase the video signal level.
• Check the setting of the FILTER
control.
• After these checks, retry the
adjustment.

AUTO WHITE
-NG:
??
TRY AGAIN

The subject is not white, or the lighting
level is too high.
• Use a white subject.
• Lower the illumination level, stop down
the iris, or use the GAIN switch to
decrease the video signal level.
• Check the setting of the FILTER
control.
• After these checks, retry the
adjustment.

AUTO WHITE
-NG:C.TEMP.LOW
CHG.FILTER
TRY AGAIN

The color temperature is too low. Try
the following, in this order of
precedence.
(1) If the FILTER control is in position 2,
3 or 4, change it to position 1, then
retry the adjustment.
(2) Check that the subject is completely
white, then retry the adjustment.
(3) The color temperature may be
outside the range of the camera. Fit
an appropriate color temperature
conversion filter, then retry the
adjustment.

AUTO WHITE
-NG:C.TEMP.HI
CHG.FILTER
TRY AGAIN

The color temperature is too high. Try
the following, in this order of
precedence.
(1) If the FILTER control is in position 1,
change it to position 2, 3 or 4, then
retry the adjustment.
(2) Check that the subject is completely
white, then retry the adjustment.
(3) The color temperature may be
outside the range of the camera. Fit
an appropriate color temperature
conversion filter, then retry the
adjustment.

The adjustment value is automatically saved in
memory A or B as selected above.
To save the white balance adjustment for different
lighting conditions, repeat steps 2 to 4 above. You can
save two different values for the white balance, in
memories A and B.
Note

When using a camera control unit or remote control
unit, if the W/B BALANCE switch of the control unit
is set to PRESET or MANUAL, it is not possible to
carry out white balance adjustment on the camera.

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Message

WHITE:PRESET The W. BAL switch is in the PRESET
position.
Move the W. BAL switch to the A or B
position.
BARS

The camera is outputting a color bar
signal.
Move the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to
one of the CAM positions.

Using the Preset White Balance
Settings
The camera provides two preset white balance settings,
for instant shooting with approximately the correct
adjustment. The preset white balance can be selected
between 2200 K and 4300 K when the FILTER control
is set to 1 and between 4600 K and 12000 K when the
FILTER control is set to 2, 3 or 4 (see page 59).
There are also particular shooting conditions under
which the preset values may give better results than the
human eye adjustment.

1
2

Color temperatures of different light sources
Color temperature (K)
Light source

Meaning and corrections to be made

Set the W. BAL switch to PRESET.

Natural

Artificial

Clear sky

10,000

Light cloud

8,000

Cloudy or rainy
skies

Blue light
V
Fluorescent light
(daylight white)

Direct sunlight,
noon
One hour after
sunrise or
before sunset

Mercury lighting
Fluorescent light
(white)

Halogen lamps
and video lights
Thirty minutes
after sunrise or
before sunset

Incandescent
lighting

Sunrise or
sunset

Candlelight

Sodium streetlighting

6,000
5,000

v
White light
V

Fluorescent light
(warm white)
Studio lighting

7,000

4,000
3,500
v

3,200

Yellow light
V

3,000

v
Red light

2,500

2,000

Set the FILTER control.
The white balance is automatically adjusted for the
preset white balance selected in basic menu page 2
(see page 59).

Adjustment of the white balance to match the light
source is essential to ensure correct color rendering.
The color of a light source is indicated as a color
temperature in kelvins (K). It is higher for bluish light,
and lower for reddish light. When the camera is
shipped it is adjusted for use with video lights (halogen
lamps with a color temperature of 3200 K). For use
with other light sources, therefore, adjustment is
required.
First use the FILTER control to set the approximate
color temperature, then carry out white balance
adjustment.
The following table shows typical color temperature
values for different light sources.

The ATW function continuously adjusts the white
balance automatically to adapt to changes in lighting
conditions.
Note

Depending on the shooting conditions, automatic
adjustment may not necessarily give optimum results.
For the best possible results, use the W. BAL switch.
To use the ATW function
Press the ATW button turning the indicator on.
This activates the ATW function, and the ATW
indication appears in the viewfinder.
To disable the ATW function, press the ATW button
again, turning the indicator off.

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Light Sources and Color
Temperature

Using the ATW (Auto Tracing
White Balance) Function

White Balance Adjustment

If the ATW function does not operate correctly
A warning massage appears in the viewfinder as
shown in the table below.
Message

Meaning and corrections to be made

:C.TEMP.LOW

If the FILTER control is in position 2, 3 or
4, change it to position 1, then retry the
ATW operation.

:C.TEMP.HIGH

If the FILTER control is in position 1,
change it to position 2, 3 or 4, then retry
the ATW operation.

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Black Balance Adjustment
Correct adjustment of the black balance is important
for optimum operation of a video camera. It is
necessary when using the camera for the first time or
after a significant period out of use, and also when
there has been a sudden change in temperature.
The adjustment value is saved in memory, and
readjustment is not normally necessary after powering
the camera off or simply when lighting conditions
change.

Note

When using a camera control unit or remote control
unit, if the W/B BALANCE switch of the control unit
is set to MANUAL, it is not possible to carry out black
balance adjustment on the camera.
If black balance adjustment cannot be
completed automatically
The warning message “AUTO BLACK -NG-” appears
in the viewfinder.
Make the necessary corrections, then carry out the
process again.
Warning messages for black balance adjustment
Message

1
1
2

Move the POWER switch to the ON SAVE
position, and check that the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+
switch is in one of the CAM positions.

AUTO BLACK
-NG:
IRIS
NOT CLOSED
TRY AGAIN

The lens iris did not close fully.
Check whether the lens cable is
connected properly, and whether there is
a fault in the lens. If a second attempt to
carry out the adjustment fails, consult
your Sony dealer.

AUTO BLACK
-NG:
??
TRY AGAIN

The iris opened during adjustment or
there is a hardware error.
Close the iris and try again. If this fails,
consult your Sony dealer.

BARS

The camera is outputting a color bar
signal.
Move the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to
one of the CAM positions.

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Push the WHT/BLK switch in the BLK direction
and release.
The lens iris closes, and black balance adjustment
is carried out.
During the adjustment the legend “AUTO BLACK
-OP-” appears in the viewfinder.

Meaning and corrections to be made

AUTO BLACK
-OP-

After a few seconds the adjustment is complete,
and the legend in the viewfinder changes to
“AUTO BLACK -OK-”.

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Shutter Settings
This section covers the settings for electronic shutter
speed, CLS (clear scan ) and EVS function.
The new value for the shutter speed or clear scan
frequency and EVS setting remains set until changed,
even when the camera is powered off.
Shutter speeds
There are five shutter speeds, from 1/100 s (DXC-D35/
D35WSL) or 1/60 s (DXC-D35P/D35WSPL) to 1/2000 s.
Increasing the shutter speed reduces blurring when
shooting a fast-moving subject. It is also possible to
reduce flicker when shooting under fluorescent
lighting by changing the shutter speed.
CLS (Clear Scan) function
When shooting a computer screen or projected image,
horizontal bands may appear in the camera image.
This is because the vertical scan frequency of the
computer-generated image is different from the
vertical scan frequency of the video system. The clear
scan function allows you to select a vertical scan
frequency to reduce this interference.
EVS (Enhanced Vertical Scan)
This function enhances the vertical scan resolution
from 400 to 450 lines (or 450 to 530 lines) to reduce
flicker. However, this increases the aliasing.

1
1

Set the SHUTTER switch to the ON position.
The SHUTTER indicator in the viewfinder comes
on, and it is now possible to change the shutter
speed or clear scan frequency setting and to set the
EVS function. (If the EVS is already selected, the
SHUTTER indicator will not light.)

Operate the MENU/STATUS switch to align the
cursor with the item “SHUTTER” in basic menu
page 1.

Press the UP/ON button or DOWN/OFF button to
select the required shutter speed, scan frequency or
EVS.
Each time you press the UP/ON button or DOWN/
OFF botton, the shutter speed or clear scan
frequency setting changes in the following order:

Setting the shutter speed, CLS and EVS
function
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Notes on setting the shutter speed

• The faster you make the shutter speed, the darker the
image becomes. Check the brightness in the
viewfinder, and if necessary increase the lighting
level or adjust the iris.
• When the shutter speed is very fast, shooting a high
intensity subject may cause long vertical tails to
appear on the highlights (smear).
Note on setting the CLS function

The vertical scan frequencies of computer screens
vary, and it may not be possible to eliminate the
interference patterns entirely. Note also that the
vertical scan frequency may change depending on the
software being run.

1/100

DXC-D35/D35WSL

(Value when
shipped)
1/60

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1/500

1/1000

DXC-D35P/D35WSPL
200.3Hz • • • 60.4Hz
201.4Hz • • • 50.3Hz

1/250

DXC-D35/D35WSL

DXC-D35P/D35WSPL

1/2000

EVS

When using the clear scan function
Watching the monitor screen, adjust the frequency
to give minimum interference.
If there is a black band in the monitor image,
reduce the frequency, and if there is a white band,
increase the frequency.
To return from the basic menu to the normal
indications
Press the MENU/STATUS switch as many times as
necessary until the normal indications appear. The
new setting of the shutter speed or clear scan
frequency appears in the normal screen display.
When shooting is finished
Set the SHUTTER switch to the OFF position.
The SHUTTER indicator in the viewfinder goes off.

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Setting the Clock and Timestamping Recordings
Use advanced menu page 8 to set the camera head’s
internal clock and record the date and time.
Note

If the following date/time setting procedure for the
internal clock does not cause the date/time information
to be displayed in advanced menu page 8, it may be
due to a worn-out lithium battery in the camera head.
See page 23 and replace the lithium battery.

Flashing

4
How to set the date and time

Access advanced menu page 8.

Select whether to display a 12-hour clock (showing
AM and PM hours) or a 24-hour clock.
1) Press the MENU/STATUS switch up or down
to select the desired setting (12-hour clock
display or 24-hour clock display).
Example of 12-hour clock display: 6:49 PM
(“6” and “PM” are flashing)

For details of menu operations, see “Advanced
Menu Operations” (page 64).

Example of 24-hour clock display: 18:49 (“18”
is flashing)
2) Press the UP/ON button.

Press the UP/ON button to select the date display
format.
Each press of the UP/ON button cycles through the
following options.
• Year-month-day: YY MM DD
99 10 27
• Month-day-year: MM DD YY
10 27 99
• Day-month-year: DD MM YY
27 10 99

Move the cursor to CLOCK SET, then press the
UP/ON button.

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The following display appears, in which the year
indication is flashing.

Press the MENU/STATUS switch down.
The cursor is shown at the CLOCK SET position.

Flashing

Press the MENU/STATUS switch and the UP/ON
button to set the desired date and time.
1) Press the MENU/STATUS switch up or down
until the item to be changed starts flashing.
2) Press the UP/ON button to change the number.
Repeat 1) and 2) until you have completed your
date and time settings.

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Press the UP/ON button (to a time signal).
The clock starts from 00 seconds. The clock
display can be viewed if CLOCK IND has been set
to ON.

Timestamping recordings
You can timestamp recordings by superimposing the
current date and time.

Before shooting, set the CLOCK IND to CAM in
advanced menu page 8.
The date and time appear in the viewfinder, and are
superimposed on the video signal output from the
camera.

To stop superimposing the date and time, set the
CLOCK IND to OFF.

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Viewfinder Screen Adjustments
The following adjustments are provided to improve the
visibility of the viewfinder screen.
Although these adjustment may make the viewfinder
image clearer, they have no effect on the output video
signal from the camera.

Contrast and brightness adjustment
Carry out these adjustments with the color bars
displayed.

Set the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to the BARS
position.
The color bars appear in the viewfinder.

Watching the color bars, turn the CONTRAST and
BRIGHT controls to adjust the contrast and
brightness.

Return the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to its
original position.

Eyepiece focusing knob
BRIGHT control
CONTRAST control
PEAKING control

OUTPUT/DL/
DCC+ switch

Outline emphasis adjustment
Turning the PEAKING control changes the degree of
outline emphasis in the viewfinder image, to make
focusing easier.

Adjusting the eyepiece focus

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Depending on the eyesight of the camera operator —
whether longsighted or shortsighted — the optimal
position of the viewfinder image varies. Adjust the
eyepiece focus to get the clearest viewfinder image for
your eyesight. First focus the image with the lens,
then adjust the eyepiece focusing knob. The
adjustment range is from –3 to 0 diopters1) (default
when shipped is 0 diopters).
Using an optional part allows you to modify the
adjustment range to –2 to +1 diopters or –0.5 to +3
diopters.
For details, consult your Sony dealer.

..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
1) Diopter: A unit to indicate the degree of convergence or
divergence of a bundle of rays.

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Adjusting the Lens
Flange Focal Length Adjustment
It is necessary to adjust the flange focal length (the
distance from the lens flange to the plane of the image
along the optical axis) in the following cases.

4,11

• When a lens is fitted for the first time
• After changing lenses
• When during zoom operations the focus does not
match properly from telephoto to wide angle

About 3 m (10 feet)

Flange focal length
adjustment test chart
IRIS

RET

7 5
ZOOM

SERVO

4
5
6

Set the iris selector to the M position.
Turn the iris ring to f/1.8 (fully open).

Turn the focusing ring so that the test chart is in
focus.

Place the supplied flange focal length adjustment
test chart at a range of about 3 meters (10 feet), and
adjust the lighting so that an appropriate video
output level is obtained with the iris at f/1.8.

Move the manual zoom control to the wide angle
position.

Turn the F.B adjustment ring so that the test chart
is in focus. Do not move the focusing ring.

Loosen the F.B fixing screw.

10Repeat steps 6 to 9 until the image stays in focus
from telephoto to wide angle.

Set the ZOOM selector to the MANU. position.

11After adjustment, tighten the F.B fixing screw.

Move the manual zoom control to the telephoto
position.

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1
2
3

MANU.

Adjusting the Lens

Iris Adjustments

Iris ring

IRIS

RET

Instant automatic
iris button
Iris selector
ZEBRA switch
A.IRIS MODE switch

There are three ways of adjusting the iris:
automatically, manually, and with the instant
automatic iris adjustment function.

To make the image clearer when shooting a
subject lit by a spotlight
In the automatic iris adjustment mode, set the A.IRIS
MODE switch to SPOT L, turning the indicator on.

Iris adjustment
Adjustment method

Operation

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Automatic adjustment mode
Set the iris selector
to the A position.
The iris is adjusted automatically to
adapt to changes in the brightness of
the subject. This is the mode for
normal shooting.
Manual adjustment mode
Use this mode in the following cases:
• For special effects
• When filming a person with a very
bright sky background
• When shooting a subject with
extreme contrast
The zebra pattern can be used as a
guideline for iris adjustment.

Set the iris selector
to the M position
and turn the iris ring
as required.

Instant automatic adjustment
function
While in manual adjustment mode,
this function makes a temporary
automatic adjustment.

With the iris selector
in the M position,
hold down the
instant automatic iris
button for as long as
necessary.

To make the image lighter when shooting
against the light
In the automatic iris adjustment mode, set the A.IRIS
MODE switch to BACK L, turning the indicator on.

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Using the zebra pattern in manual
adjustment mode
To use the zebra pattern as a guideline for iris
adjustment in manual adjustment mode, set the
ZEBRA switch to the ON position.
Select the zebra pattern to be displayed in advenced
menu page 4 (see page 65).
• When the subject is a person
Adjust the iris manually so that the zebra pattern
appears on the highlights of the subject’s face.
• For other subjects
Adjust the iris manually so that the zebra pattern
appears on the most important parts of the subject.

Designating the lens
You have to designate the lens number according to
the types of your lens.
If the number is not designated properly, other colors
may appear on the upper and lower of the screen when
shooting a white subject.
Set the number in advanced menu page 4 (page 65)
according to the following table.

Product

Lens number

Fujinon: VCL-916BYA, A16X9 BRM,
A12X6.8 BRM
Canon: VCL-918BY, YJ18X9B KRS

Fujinon: A10X4.8 BEVM/BERD, A15X8
BERM/BERD, A16X9 BERM, A20X8
BEVM/BERD, A19X8.7 BERM, A19X8.7
BRM
Canon: J9aX5.2B IRS/IAS, J15aX8B IRS/
IAS

Canon: J21aX7.8B IRS/IAS, YJ18X9B
IRS

Set up the data with Sony dealer.

For more information, refer to the operating instructions for
the lens (or consult the lens maker).

Macrophotography
Use the macro function when the subject is less than
about 90 cm (3 feet) (for the VCL-918BY) from the
front of the lens. It is possible to shoot close-ups down
to a range of 10 mm (wide angle, f = 9 mm).

If you use the lens that is not mentioned above, set the
lens number as follows:
• When using a lens without an extender, set it to 1.
• When using a lens with an extender, set it to 2.
• When using a lens with a ratio converter, set it to 2.

You can also ask a Sony dealer more precise settings
according to your lens. In this case, set it to 4.

4
Adjusting the Iris Sensitivity
You usually need not adjust the iris sensitivity because
lenses are equipped with iris sensitivity adjustment
function.
In auto iris mode, if hunting or response delay
happens, adjust the iris sensitivity using the iris
sensitivity trimmer.

IRIS
GAIN

You can see the iris sensitivity trimmer when
removing the gum cap on the front of the lens driving
unit. Use a mini-screwdriver to turn the trimmer. If
you turn it clockwise, the sensitivity increases, and if
you turn it counterclockwise, the sensitivity decreases.
It is recommended that you confirm the iris sensitivity
after replacing the lens.

SERVO

MANU.

Bring the lens up to the subject so that the image is
the required size.

Move the focusing ring to the closest focus
position.

Slide the M button toward the rear of the camera,
and turn the MACRO ring fully in the direction
shown by the arrow.

Move the ZOOM selector to the MANU. position,
and turn the manual zoom control to focus the
image.

Ending close-up shooting
Return the MACRO ring to its original position (turn
fully in the opposite direction to the arrow in the
figure).
Reducing the size of the image
After completing steps 1 to 4 above, if you wish to
reduce the size of the image, turn the MACRO ring
back slightly, then use the manual zoom control again
to focus the image.

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Iris sensitivity trimmer (S
or IRIS GAIN is indicated.)

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Settings for Special Cases
Settings for special cases
Shooting conditions

Setting

The background is very bright, and the
subject is too dark.

Set the A.IRIS MODE switch to BACK L, This lightens the foreground.
turning the indicator on.

The subject is under a spotlight.

Set the A.IRIS MODE switch tp SPOT L, This prevents white burn-out in highlights
turning the indicator on.
of faces and clothes.

The subject is completely still (e.g. when Enable the EVS (Enhanced Vertical
shooting documents, drawings, etc.).
definition System) function. (See page
84.)

Effect

This enhances the vertical resolution.

Note

Enabling the EVS function tends to
increase the occurrence of aliasing
problems (moiré patterns). Therefore,
normally leave the function disabled.
When you wish to give a lush effect, as
when shooting a wedding or similar
occasion.

Use the HI SAT file. (Access advanced
menu page 10 with the SET UP switch
set to FILE.)

Shooting under fluorescent lighting.

Use the FL file. (Access advanced menu This eliminates the blue-green cast, and
page 10 with the SET UP switch set to
restores natural hues.
FILE.)

When shooting bright areas mixed with
dark areas (Example: A person indoors
looking through a window at a bright
landscape outdoors)

Set DL to ON in the advanced menu
page 2 and, then set the OUTPUT/DL/
DCC+ switch to CAM DL.

Prevents white breakup and color faults
in bright areas.

When adjusting for skin detail or tone
(Example: When shooting to hide skin
details)

See “Skin Detail Correction” or
“Adjusting Color in the Specified Area”
(page 93).

Adjusts the skin detail or tone to a
designated active area.

When you wish to give pictures a natural Use the FILMLIKE file. (Access
taste created by film camera.
advanced menu page 10 with the SET
UP switch set to FILE.)

The “filmlike” effect is added to the
picture.

This increases the saturation of primary
colors.

To make focusing before shooting
easier.

Press the EZ FOCUS button, turning the This opens the iris, to make it easier to
“easy focus” function on.
focus before beginning shooting.

To begin shooting immediately when
there is no time to make adjustments.

Set the EZ MODE switch to the ON
position.

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This provides automatic adjustment to a
set of standard values, to allow
immediate shooting.

Skin Detail Correction
The DXC-D35/D35P/D35WSL/D35WSPL provides
an easy push-button function that designates an active
skin tone area.

Adjusting Color in the Specified
Area
You can adjust the specified color using setup files.
Perform the same procedure with the skin detail
correction to designate the target area .

Turn the POWER switch on with holding down the
UP/ON button.

Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Changing File Settings”
(page 73) and display advanced menu page 12 in
the most suitable file for shooting.

Press the SKIN DTL SET button.

Perform the procedure for the skin detail correction
to designate the area to which you apply color
adjustment.

This causes the area detect cursor to be shown in
the viewfinder (for 10 seconds).

While this procedure is being performed, the menu
is not displayed.

ON
OFF

SET

2,3
SKIN DTL

Set the SKIN DTL switch to ON.
The indication “SKIN AREA: ±0” appears in the
viewfinder.

This designates the correction area, which is
indicated by a zebra pattern, and the indication
“SKIN AREA: ±0” appears again. If the area
detect cursor disappears before designating the
area, press the SKIN DTL SET button again to
display the cursor. (Return to step 2.)

When advanced menu page 12 appears, change the
value of the SKIN SAT or SKIN HUE to adjust
color in the area designated in step 3.

Note

Set the SKIN DTL to 1.0 in basic menu page 2 if the
skin detail correction is unnecessary.

Press the UP/ON or DOWN/OFF button to change
the SKIN AREA value (–99 to +99)so that the
zebra pattern may be displayed in the target area.
Use basic menu page 2 to set the correction level
(see page 59).
You can also change color in the designated area
(see the following section).

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Place the area detect cursor on the target, then
press the SKIN DTL SET button.

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation
Fitting the zoom lens
It is important to fit the lens correctly, as otherwise
damage may result. Be sure to refer to the section
“Fitting the Lens” (See page 30).
Do not cover the unit while operating
Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can cause
excessive internal heat build-up.
Operation and storage
Avoid storing or operating the unit in the following
conditions.
• In excessive heat or cold (operating temperature
range: –10 °C to +45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F))
Remember that in summer in warm climates the
temperature inside a car with the windows closed can
easily exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
• In damp or dusty locations
• Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain
• Locations subject to violent vibration
• Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong
electromagnetic fields.

Shipping
Use the optional LC-421 Carrying Case for optimal
shipping.
If sending the camera by truck, ship, air or other
transportation service, first store it in the carrying case,
then pack the carrying case in the supplied carton (or
an equivalent).
Care of the unit
Remove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the lenses or
optical filters using a blower.
If the body of the camera is dirty, clean it with a soft,
dry cloth. In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in a
little neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not use
organic solvents such as alcohol or thinners, as these
may cause discoloration or other damage to the finish
of the unit.
In the event of operating problems
If you should experience problems with the unit,
contact your supplier or Sony service representative.

Viewfinder
• Do not leave the camera with the eyepiece pointing
directly at the sun.
The eyepiece lens can concentrate the sun’s rays and
melt the interior of the viewfinder.
• Do not use the viewfinder close to strong magnetic
fields. This can cause picture distortion.

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation

Characteristics of CCD Sensors
The following effects may appear in the image. They
are characteristic of cameras using CCDs (chargecoupled devices), and do not indicate a malfunction.
Vertical smear
When shooting a very bright object, such as a light, the
highlight tends to produce vertical tails. This effect is
much reduced in this camera.
Vertical tail on the image

Monitor screen

Bright object
(electric light, sun,
etc.)

White flecks
If the camera is operated at a high temperature, white
flecks may appear in the image.

Appendix

Warning Indications
If a fault occurs during operation, a warning is given
by the REC/TALLY and BATT indicators in the
viewfinder and the tally lamp lighting or flashing, and
also by warning indications on the viewfinder screen.
When you are using a DSR-1/1P or PVV-3/3P, the

WARNING indicator on the VTR also lights or
flashes, and warning indications appear in the display
window. There is also a warning tone in the earphone.

Warning indications
VTR

Camera

REC/
BATT
Viewfinder WARNING Display
TALLY
indicator screen
indicator
window
indicator
indication
and tally
lamp

Fault

VTR action

What to do

Warning tone

—

RF
(during
recording
only)
(During
recording only)

The video
heads are
clogged, or
there is some
other fault in
the recording
system.

The VTR emits
a warning tone
when it detects
head clogging.

Carry out head cleaning,
referring to the instruction
manual for the VTR. If the
problem persists after cleaning
the heads, disconnect the
power and consult your Sony
dealer.

—

SERVO

The servo
lock has
been lost.

Recording
continues, but
the recording
may not be
satisfactory.

Disconnect the power and
consult your Sony dealer. (The
SERVO indication may flash
momentarily when the tape
transport starts, but this does
not indicate a problem.)

—

HUMID
(During
recording)

(During
playback,
rewind, or fast
forward)

Recording
There is
condensation. continues, but
if the tape
sticks to the
drum,
recording
stops.
Playback,
rewind, or fast
forward stops.

Stop the tape transport. Wait
until the HUMID indication
does not appear when you
power the unit on.

Press the EJECT button to
eject the cassette. Close the
cassette compartment and
check that the top panel has
descended before powering
off. Then consult your Sony
dealer. (Do not attempt to
insert any cassette.)

—

SLACK

The tape is
not wound
properly.

—

TAPE
(flashing,
during
recording
only)

The tape is
Operation
near the end. continues.

Change the cassette if
necessary.

—

TAPE
(flashing)

The tape is at Recording,
playback, and
the end.
fast forward all
stop.

Change the cassette.

BATT
11.0V

BATT
(flashing) (During
recording)

The battery is Operation
almost
continues.
exhausted.

Change the battery when
possible.

BATT
10.5V

BATT
(flashing)

The battery is Operation
exhausted.
continues.

Change the battery.

(During
recording
only)
—

Continuous

Flashing once per second

Four beeps per second

The operation
stops. (Refer
to the service
manual or
maintenance
manual.)

Appendix

—

Flashing four times 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” (page
54).

Appendix

Specifications
DXC-D35/D35P/D35WS/D35WSP Camera
Head
Imaging element Three-chip interline transfer CCD
Pixel resolution DXC-D35: 768 (horizontal) × 494
(vertical)
DXC-D35P: 752 (horizontal) × 582
(vertical)
DXC-D35WS: 980 (horizontal) × 494
(vertical)
DXC-D35WSP: 980 (horizontal) × 582
(vertical) mm

DXC-D35/D35P: 8.8 × 6.6 mm (2/3inch, 4:3 optical system)
DXC-D35WS/D35WSP: 9.6 × 5.4
mm (2/3-inch, 16:9 optical
system)
Built-in filter settings
1: 3200K
2: 5600K + 1/8ND
3: 5600K
4: 5600K + 1/64ND
Lens mount
Bayonet mount
Signal standards EIA standard signal (NTSC color
system) (DXC-D35/D35WS)
CCIR standard signal (PAL color
system) (DXC-D35P/D35WSP)
Scanning system 525 lines, 2:1 interlace (DXC-D35/
D35WS)
625 lines, 2:1 interlace
(DXC-D35P/D35WSP)
Scanning frequencies
Horizontal:
15.734 kHz
(DXC-D35/D35WS)
15.625 kHz (DXC-D35P/
D35WSP)
Vertical: 59.94 Hz (DXC-D35/
D35WS)
50.00 Hz (DXC-D35P/
D35WSP)
Synchronization Internal sync
External sync, using signal input
(VBS or BS) to the GEN LOCK
IN connector of an optional
camera adaptor or input from
the GEN LOCK connector of a
camera control unit to the VTR/
CCU/CMA connector of an
optional camera adaptor.
Imaging area

Appendix

Horizontal resolution (center)
DXC-D35/D35P: 880 TV lines
DXC-D35WS/D35WSP: 850 TV
lines (4:3 mode), 800 TV lines
(16:9 mode)
Minimum illumination
0.25 lux (at f/1.4, +42 dB)
0.4 lux (at f/1.8, +42 dB)
Sensitivity
2000 lux (f/11.0 standard, 3200 K)
Gain levels
Selectable –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB,
9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB +
DPR, 24 dB, 24 dB + DPR, hyper
gain (30 dB + DPR or 36 dB +
DPR)
Video output
Composite signal
1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 Ω,
unbalanced
Y/C separate signals
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative,
unbalanced
C: burst level 0.286 Vp-p, no
sync
Video S/N ratio 63 dB (typical) (DXC-D35/
D35WS)
61 dB (typical) (DXC-D35P/
D35WSP)
Registration
0.05% for all zones, without lens
Input/output connectors
VIDEO OUT connector: BNC,
75 Ω, unbalanced
LENS connector: 12-pin, for 2/3inch lens
VF connector (front): 20-pin
VF connector (left side): 8-pin
REMOTE connector 1: Stereo
mini-jack
REMOTE connector 2: 10-pin
MONITOR OUT connector: BNC,
75 Ω, unbalanced
Power supply
12 V DC
Power consumption
DXC-D35/D35P: 12 W (12.7 W
when the DSR1/1P is
connected)
DXC-D35WS/WSP: 14.9 W (15.3
W when the DSR-1/1P is
connected)
Operating temperature
–10 °C to +45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F)
Mass
DXC-D35/D35P: 2.4 kg approx.
(5 lb 4 oz)
DXC-D35WS/D35WSP: 2.5 kg
approx. (5 lb 8 oz)

External dimensions in millimeters (inches)

DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder

242(9 5 / 8 )

Picture tube
Indicators

VCL-918BY Zoom Lens

1.5-inch monochrome
REC/TALLY (×2), BATT,
SHUTTER, GAIN UP
Resolution
600 TV lines
Power supply
12 V DC
Power consumption
2.1 W
Mass
620 g approx. (1 lb 5 oz)
Maximum external dimensions
241 (W) × 91 (H) × 203 (D) mm
(91/2 × 35/8 × 8 inches)
Scan size
Switchable between 4:3 and 16:9

Focal length
Zoom

Supplied accessories

258
(10 1 / 4 )

475(18 3 / 4 )

9.0 to 162 mm
Manual or power, selectable; zoom
ratio: ×18

Maximum aperture
1:1.8
Manual or automatic, selectable; f/
1.4 to f/16 and C (closed)
Subject area (at 0.9 m (3 feet))
Wide angle: 789 × 592 mm
(311/8 × 233/8 inches)
Telephoto: 45 × 34 mm
(113/16 × 13/8 inches)
Focusing range
Infinity to 0.9 m
Filter attachment threads
82 mm dia., 0.75 mm pitch
Mounting
Sony 2/3-inch bayonet mount
Mass
1.3 kg approx. (2 lb 13 oz)
(excluding lens hood)
External dimensions
122 × 120 × 219.7 mm (47/8 × 43/4
× 83/4 inches) (with lens hood,
without lens grip)
Iris

RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit 2) (1)
VCL-918BY Zoom Lens1) (1)
DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder2) (1)
Microphone2) (1)
Wind screen2) (1)
VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor2) (1)
Lens mount cap (1)
Flange focal length adjustment test chart (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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