DSR-400L

Sony DSR-400L User Manual

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3-868-500-03 (1)

Digital Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual

thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

DSR-400L/400PL

DSR-400K/400PK

DSR-450WSL/450WSPL

© 2005 Sony Corporation

Table of Contents

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Chapter 1 Overview6
Product Configurations6
Features7
- Camera Features7
- VTR Features8
Location and Function of Parts9
- Front View9
- Right Side View10
  - Lcd Monitor11
  - Rear Section13
- Left and Upper View15
- Rear View17
- Lens19
- DXF-801 Viewfinder20
- Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen21
- Status Display on the LCD Monitor23
Using the CD-ROM Manual25
- CD-ROM System Requirements25
- Preparations25
- Reading the CD-ROM Manual25
Chapter 2 Preparation27
Attaching and Replacing the Lithium Battery27
Preparing the Lens28
- Mounting the Lens28
- Adjusting the Flange Focal Length28
Preparing a Power Supply29
- Using a Battery Pack29
- Using an AC Adaptor29
- Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to an Exhausted Battery30
Adjusting the Viewfinder30
- Fitting the Viewfinder30
- Adjusting the Viewfinder Position31
- Adjusting the Eyepiece Focus and the Screen (Brightness, Contrast, and Outline Emphasis)31
- Attaching a 5-Inch Electronic Viewfinder31
Using the Shoulder Strap32
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position32
Fitting to a Tripod33
Using a Video Light33
Preparing Audio Input System34
- Using the Supplied Microphone34
- Using an External Microphone34
- Using a Wireless Microphone System35
- Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment37
Connecting the Remote Control Unit (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)37
Chapter 3 Connections40
Connecting a Monitor40
Using an I.link Connection41
- Settings Required for an I.link Connection41
- Making a Backup of the Images Being Recorded41
- Using the Camcorder as a Feeder42
Other Connections44
- Connecting a Number of Camcorders44
Chapter 4 Recording and Playback45
Inserting a Cassette45
Basic Procedure for Shooting46
Recording47
- Usable Cassettes47
- Compatibility of Dvcam and DV Formats48
- Selecting the Recording Format49
- Adjusting the Black Balance/White Balance50
- Setting the Electronic Shutter52
- Adjusting the Iris55
- Adjusting the Audio Level57
- Setting the Time Data57
- Setting for Special Shooting Cases60
Back Space Editing61
- Starting Back Space Editing at any Tape Position61
- Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space Editing62
Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec)63
- Making Settings before Shooting63
- Shooting and Recording in Interval Rec Mode63
Recording Analog Composite Signals (with a CBK-SC01 Installed-DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)64
Playing and Checking Recorded Contents65
- Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately after Shooting - Recording Review65
- Checking the Recording on the Color Video Monitor65
Chapter 5 Menu Displays and66
Detailed Settings66
Menu Organization and Operation66
- The TOP Menu73
- The File Menu74
- Menu List75
- Displaying Menus93
- Basic Menu Operations93
- Using the USER Menu (Example of the Menu Operation)94
- Editing the USER Menu95
- Resetting USER Menu Settings to the Standard Settings98
Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor98
- Selecting the Display Items98
- Display Modes and Setting Change98
- Display Modes and Setting Change Confirmation/Adjustment Progress Messages99
- Setting the Marker Display100
- Setting the Viewfinder100
- Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the Color Bars101
- Setting the Shot ID101
- Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows102
Adjustments and Settings from Menus103
- Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Switch Positions103
- Selecting the Output Signals (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)104
- Setting the Color Temperature Manually104
- Specifying an Offset for the Auto White Balance Setting105
- Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock105
- Assigning Functions to ASSIGN Switches106
- Selecting the Lens File106
- Selecting the Aspect Ratio (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)106
- The Viewfinder107
- Setting the CCD Scan Mode (DSR-450WS/450WSP Only)107
Chapter 6 Saving and Loading the User Setting Data109
Saving and Loading User Files109
- Handling the "Memory Stick109
  - Saving USER Menu Data (User File) to the "Memory Stick110
  - Loading Saved Data from a "Memory Stick112
Saving and Loading Scene Files113
- Saving a Scene File113
- Loading Scene Files115
- Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the Standard Settings116
Displaying a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a "Memory Stick117
Chapter 7 Appendix118
Important Notes on Operation118
- Characteristics of CCD Sensors119
Maintenance120
- Cleaning the Video Heads120
- Replacing the Video Heads120
- Replacing Other Parts120
- Using the Auto-Check Function120
About I.link122
- About a "Memory Stick123
Operation Warnings125
- Error Code List127
Troubleshooting128
Specifications130
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories133
Glossary135
Index137

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Brand	Sony
Model	DSR-400L
Category	Camcorder
Language	English

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