Sony DSR-200A User Manual

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You can set the digital camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) [a] in the
portion of the picture in the viewfinder where the brightness exceeds a certain level.
The portion of the picture where the zebra pattern appears is an area of high brightness
and overexposure. You can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra
pattern.
Before you start recording, use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the aperture,
gain, and shutter speed.
(1) Open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder.
(2) Press
or to select ZEBRA, then press EXECUTE.
(3) Press
or to select ON, then press EXECUTE.
(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
Using the zebra pattern
Note on shooting with the zebra pattern
Even though you see the zebra pattern in the viewfinder, the zebra pattern is not
recorded.
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2
3
MENU
[a]
MENU
DIGITAL F
D ZOOM
16 : 9WIDE
ZEBRA
TC IND
DATE/TIME
COMMANDER
[ MENU ] : END
ZOOM/WIDE
MENU
ZEBRA OFF
ON
[ MENU ] : END
MENU
DIGITAL F
D ZOOM
16 : 9WIDE
ZEBRA ON
TC IND
DATE/TIME
COMMANDER
[ MENU ] : END

Sony DSR-200A Specifications

Lens

zoom	10 x Zoom (f = 5.9 to 59 mm)
digital zoom	20 x
filter diameter	52 mm

Camera

image device	3 CCD 1/3-inch, Interline-Transfer Sensor
picture elements	768 (h) x 494 (v) (effective), 811 (h) x 508 (v) (total)
signal system	EIA standard, NTSC Color system

Power

power requirement	DC 7.2 V (Battery operation), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor)
power consumption	11.6 W (during camera recording)
external DC input	4-pin for DK-715 cable

Operating Environment

operating temperature	0 C˚ to 40 C˚ (32 F˚ to 104 F˚)
storage temperature	-20 C˚ to 60 C˚ (-4 F˚ to 140 F˚)
viewfinder interface	8-pin connector

Dimensions

width	216 mm
height	237 mm
depth	474 mm

Weight and Dimensions

mass without tape and batteries	3.6 kg
mass with tape and batteries	4.7 kg
dimensions (w x h x d)	216 x 237 x 474 mm