

1. -856-085-22(1)


# Color Video Camera


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


# DXC-327BK/BL/BH/BF DXC-327BPK/BPL/BPH/BPF


- ã 1996 by Sony Corporation




# 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.


|CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN|
|---|
|CAUTION : TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.|


For the customers in the U.S.A.


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.


This symbol is intended to alert the user to 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.


This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.


### Owner's Record


The model and serial numbers are located on the right
side. Record these numbers in the spaces provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer
regarding this product.


Model No.


Serial No.


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|Table of Contents|
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Introduction .............................................................. 4
Composition of the DXC-327B-series Color
Video Camera ........................................... 4
Choosing from NTSC or PAL System ................ 5
Notes on Using Accessories with the DXC-327B
Series Camera ........................................... 5


Precautions ................................................................ 6
On Using and Storing the Camera....................... 6
Managing Hyper-Sensitivity in the CCD Image
Sensor ........................................................ 6


Features ..................................................................... 7


Location and Function of Parts ............................... 8


DXC-327B/327BP Camera Head........................ 8


CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor (optional) ........ 16


VCL-714BX Zoom Lens................................... 18


DXF-601/601CE Electronic Viewfinder........... 20


Accessory Attachment ........................................... 22
Attaching/Detaching a Camera Adaptor ........... 22
Attaching a Videocassette Recorder.................. 24
Attaching the Zoom Lens and Optional Filter... 25
Attaching and Adjusting the Electronic
Viewfinder .............................................. 27
Attaching a Microphone.................................... 29
Attaching/Detaching a Tripod ........................... 31


Connections ............................................................. 32
Connecting an S-VHS Format Portable VTR ... 32
Connecting a Portable VTR .............................. 33
Connecting an External Microphone................. 33
Connecting a Table-Top VTR........................... 34
Connecting a Camera Control Unit ................... 34
Connecting a Remote Control Unit ................... 36
Using the Camera with a VTR .......................... 37


|Power Sources ......................................................... 39|Equipment ........................................................ 74|
|---|---|
|Using a DC Power Supply ................................ 39||
|Using a Battery Pack ......................................... 40|Sample Video System Configuration .................... 75|
|Using Power Supplied Through the Camera||
|Adaptor.................................................... 42|Glossary ................................................................... 76|
|Basic Operations ..................................................... 43|Index ........................................................................ 77|


Basic Operations ..................................................... 43
Operating the Camera........................................ 43
Recording with a Portable VTR ........................ 44
Recording with a Table-Top VTR..................... 44
Monitoring the VTR Picture and Audio Output 45


Adjustment and Settings ........................................ 46
Reading Indications in the Electronic
Viewfinder ..............................................46
Reading the Viewfinder Screen Display Menu .49
Adjusting the Viewfinder Screen Display......... 50
Adjusting the Video Monitor ............................51
Adjusting the Iris ............................................... 52
Selecting the Filter ............................................54
Adjusting the Black Balance ............................. 54
Adjusting the White Balance............................. 56
Adjusting the Contrast ....................................... 58
Selecting the Shutter Speed ............................... 59


Advanced Operations ............................................. 60
Zoom Operation ................................................60
Adjusting Flange Focal Length ......................... 61
Doing Close-Ups ............................................... 62
Adjusting the Sharpness of the Picture..............63
Selecting the Output Level ................................64
Checking the Video Level ................................. 64
Synchronizing Two or More Cameras (Without
Using a Camera Control Unit) ................65
Title Characters Setting ..................................... 67
Connecting a Number of Cameras (Using a
Camera Control Unit)..............................70


Using the Optional Carrying Case ........................ 71


Specifications........................................................... 72
Camera Head DXC-327B/327BP......................72
Camera Adaptor ................................................73
CA-537/537P (Optional) ................................... 73
Zoom Lens VCL-714BX................................... 73
Viewfinder DXF-601/601CE ............................73
Carrying Case LC-421 ......................................73
Accessories Supplied......................................... 73


Optional Accessories and Recommended
Equipment ........................................................ 74


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# Introduction


## DXC-327BF/327BPF


## Composition


Model


VCL-714BX zoom lens


Yes


1. 


## Composition of the DXC-327B-series Color Video Camera


## DXC-327BK/327BPK


## DXC-327BL/327BPL


VCT-U14 tripod attachment


DXF-601/601CE viewfinder
DXC-327BH/327BPH VCL-714BX zoom lens


Chart for flange focal
length adjustment


1. -327B/327BP camera head


LC-421 carrying case


## DXC-327BK/327BPK DXC-327BL/327BPL DXC-327BH/327BPH DXC-327BF/327BPF


DXC-327B/327BP camera head Yes Yes


DXF-601/601CE viewfinder


1. -421 carrying case


Yes


1. 


No


1. 


No


VCT-U14 tripod attachment
Chart for flange focal length
adjustment


Yes


Yes


Yes


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|from NTSC or PAL Notes on Accessories with|
|System the DXC-327B Series Camera|


The following explains the differences between the
NTSC and PAL system regarding accessory selection
for the DXC-327B series camera.


Some PAL components can operate on NTSC
equipment and vice-versa. In general, however, this is
not the case. You must use the type of equipment and
accessories that matches the signal system of your
camera. Use the DXC-327B-series camera within the
NTSC color system, and use the DXC-327BP series
camera within the PAL system.


-  If you use the CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor (not supplied) with this camera, operate the camera according to the instructions in this manual.

-  If you use the CA-327/327P Camera Adaptor (not supplied), operate the camera according to the instructions that come with the adaptor.

-  If you use a zoom lens other than the VCL-714BX zoom lens, operate the camera according to the instructions that come with the lens. (For further information on accessories, see "Optional Accessories and Recommended Equipment", on page 74.)


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|Precautions|
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# On Using and Storing the Camera


This section explains how to safely use, store and
clean the camera.


# When setting up the camera


Do not attach the zoom lens without reading
"Attaching the Zoom Lens and Optional Filter" on
page 25. Attaching the lens incorrectly may damage
the lens.
Do not directly connect the camera to an AC power
line. Use the recommended camera adaptor or use a
12 volt DC power source.
Do not block air circulation about the camera to
prevent internal heat build-up.


# When operating the camera


-  Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock.

-  Avoid strong magnetic fields to prevent signal distortion.

-  Avoid operating the camera in environments that exceed the temperature range of -5˚C to +45˚C (23˚F to 113˚F).


Do not grip the camera by the viewfinder.


# When using a supplied viewfinder


Do not leave the viewfinder so that sunlight can enter
the eyepiece lens. It is possible for sunlight focused
by the eyepiece to cause very high temperatures, and
melt the inside of the viewfinder


# When storing and shipping the camera


 Cover the lens with the supplied lens cap when you
do not plan to use the video camera for an extended
period of time.


When you transport the camera, repack it as it was
originally shipped. Do not discard the packing
carton. This affords maximum protection whenever
you ship the camera. Do not ship or transport the
camera in the carrying case alone.


 Store the camera with the viewfinder moved fully in
the direction opposite the viewfinder barrel and the
lock ring tightened. (See page 28.)


# When cleaning the camera


 Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft, dry
cloth or a cloth moistened with a mild detergent
solution.


Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine which might damage the finish.


If you have any questions about this camera, contact
your authorized Sony dealer.


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# Managing Hyper-Sensitivity in the CCD Image Sensor


Because of the high sensitivity of the CCD image
sensors, the following phenomena may appear on the
monitor screen while you are using the DXC-327B-
series color camera. These phenomena do not mean
that there is anything wrong with the camera.


# Vertical smear


Smear tends to happen when an extremely bright object
such as an electric light, fluorescent lamp, sunlight, or
strong reflection is being shot.


Video
monitor
screen


Light belt-like line
(smear phenomenon)


A very bright object is
shot. (Such as electric
light, fluorescent lamp,
sunlight, strong
reflected light)


# White dots


White dots may appear in the video output if the
camera is used at very high temperatures.


# Aliasing


Aliasing may occur when you shoot fine stripes or
straight lines. The lines appear jagged.


# Poor pictures


You may not get a clear picture if the GAIN selector is
set to 18 dB when you are using the electronic shutter.
Use the electronics shutter under lighting conditions
where you can obtain a clear picture with the GAIN
selector set to the 0 or 9 dB position.




|Features|
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# Power HAD™ Sensor CCD Chip design


The Power HAD™ Sensor CCD Chip design employs
three 1/2-inch CCD (Charge Coupled Device) images
each having a total of about 380,000 (NTSC) or
440,000 (PAL) effective picture elements. The CCD
offers better picture quality over tube type pick-up
devices by providing;


-  higher resolution and sensitivity

-  lower lag, higher image burning resistance, and no deflection distortion

-  less vibration and magnetic field distortion

-  higher S/N ratio that allows you to raise the video output level by 9 dB or 18 dB to get a clear picture under low light conditions.


|Maximum system versatility|
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|By attaching optional equipment you can expand the|
|usability of the camera:|
| the CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor enables you to|
|control the camera via a camera control unit or VTR.|
| the CA-325A/325AP or CA-325B enables multiple|
|outputs of RGB format|
|a Hi8 format videocassette recorder or a Betacam|
|format videocassette recorder PVV-3/3P, Pro 2000|
|series, turns unit into a camcorder.|
| the CCU-M5/M5P Camera Control Unit allow to|
|use the camera as a studio camera.|
| the various kinds of power sources AC and|
|DC) allow to use the camera under power|
|situations.|
|Electronic shutter|
|The built-in electronic shutter ensures better|
|of fast moving objects with little blurring.|


# Automatic adjustment and memory functions


The camera automatically adjusts white/black balance
as well as camera settings, and stores the adjustments
for later use.


# Viewfinder displays


So you don't have to take your eye off what you are
shooting, the viewfinder displays adjustment
indications and warning. The viewfinder shows the
following four displays;
Characters: Show switch settings, warning
indications, and the title characters to be
superimposed.
Zebra pattern: Appears on the portion of the screen
where the video output level is about 70 to 80% IRE
(for NTSC) or 490 to 560 mV (for PAL). This pattern
acts as a reference when you manually adjust the iris.
Safety zone marker and center marker: Indicate the
safety zone for shooting and the center of the picture.
Status indicators: The REC/TALLY indicator flashes
to warn the connected VTR malfunctions, the BATT
indicator the weak power of the installed battery pack,
and the SHUTTER and GAIN UP indicators show the
setting status of the corresponding switches.


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|Location and Function of Parts|
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|DXC-327B/327BP Camera Head|


The DXC-327B/327BP Camera Head is the modular
core of this multipurpose camera system. Depending
on your purpose, connect VTRs and camera control


# Camera head power supply and indications


units to it via the CA-537/537P or CA-327/327P
Camera Adaptor.


Inside the lid


2 ZEBRA switch


1 POWER switch


3 VF MARKER selector


4 DISP CHG switch


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1 POWER switch
OFF: Turns the camera off.
ON SAVE: Select to save power. When you press the
VTR start button, there is a delay before recording
starts, but the amount of power consumed in this
mode is less than when the VTR is in stand-by
mode (STBY).
This function is activated only when the VTR has
the power saving function.
ON STBY: Select for a quick start. When you press
the VTR start button, recording starts immediately.
In this mode, power continues to be consumed
while the drum heads rotate.


2 ZEBRA switch
ON: Select to display the zebra pattern on the
viewfinder screen for manual iris adjustment. The
zebra pattern appears in the picture where the
video level is about 70 to 80% IRE (for NTSC) or
about 490 to 560 mV (for PAL). (See page 64.)
OFF: Select not to display the zebra pattern.


3 VF MARKER (viewfinder safety zone marker
and/or center marker) selector
Use this selector to display the safety zone marker and/
or center marker on the viewfinder screen.
OFF: Indicates neither of the markers.


1. : Indicates the safety zone marker.

2. : Indicates both of the markers.


4 DISP CHG (display change) switch
Push this switch to change the character display mode
of the viewfinder screen. (See page 49.)


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# Location and Function of Parts


## Camera head attachments and input/output connectors


7 Accessory shoe


8 Light receptacle


Handle


9 Viewfinder attachment


0 Built-in microphone


5 PRO 50-pin connector


!¡ Lens mount


!™ Cord clamps


!£ LENS connector


Shoulder pad


!¢ VF connector


!∞ REMOTE connector


!§ VIDEO OUT connector


6 Microphone holder attachment


Screw hole for tripod (U 1/4"-20UNC)


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5 PRO 50-pin connector
Connect to the 50-pin connector of the camera adaptor
or EVV-9000/9000P, PVV-1/1P/1A/1AP/3/3P. (See
pages 22 to 24.)


6 Microphone holder attachment
Attach an optional CAC-12 microphone holder here.
(See page 29.)


7 Accessory shoe
Attach an optional accessory such as an DXF-40B/
40BCE, DXF-50B/50BCE viewfinder here.


8 Light receptacle
Attach an optional video light or other accessories
here.


9 Viewfinder attachment
Attach the DXF-601/601CE viewfinder here.


0 Built-in microphone
The built-in microphone allows you to make a sound
recording along with the video recording.
When an external microphone is connected to the MIC
IN connector on the CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor,
the built-in microphone does not function. We
recommend you use a uni-directional external
microphone to get a better sound recording when a
VTR such as a PVV-1/1P/1A/1AP/3/3P, EVV-9000/
9000P, is directly attached to this unit.


!¡ Lens mount
Attach the VCL-714BX Zoom Lens or another 1/2"
lens and related equipment here.


!™ Cord clamps
Secure the viewfinder cord.


!£ LENS connector (6-pin)
Connect the lens cord when a 2/3-inch lens is attached
to the camera head using an LO-32BMT Lens Mount
Adaptor or when an MVA-40 Microscope Adaptor is
attached to the camera.


!¢ VF connector (8-pin)
Connect the viewfinder cord here.


!∞ REMOTE connector (10-pin)
To operate this camera from an RM-M7G Camera
Remote Control Unit, connect the camera to the
remote control unit via this connector. Make sure the
CAMERA SELECT switch on the bottom of the RM-
M7G is set to "1", the factory preset position.


!§ VIDEO OUT (output) connector (BNC type)
To check the picture of the camera you are shooting,
connect to the input connector of a video monitor.
Also you can connect to the video input of a VTR.
Title characters display on the viewfinder screen
output from this connector.


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# Location and Function of Parts


## Camera head switches and controls


!¶ FILTER selector


! AUTO W/B BAL switch


!ª UP/ON and DOWN/OFF buttons


@º WHITE BAL selector


Inside the lid


@¡ ABL switch


@™ SC PHASE control


@£ SC PHASE selector


@¢ H PHASE control


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!¶ FILTER selector
Selects the appropriate filter according to lighting
conditions.


|Filter number|Color temperature|Lighting conditions|
|---|---|---|
|1|3200K|Iodine lamp, sunrise or sunset|
|2|5600K+1/16ND1)|Bright outdoor|
|3|5600K|Cloudy or rainy|


1) ND: Neutral density filter


! AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/black
balance adjustment ) switch
Select "A" or "B" with the WHITE BAL selector and
push this switch to WHT to automatically adjust white
balance. To automatically adjust black balance, push
this switch to BLK. You can do this irrespective of the
WHITE BAL selector setting. The setting value is
stored in the camera's memory. When you release this
switch, the switch returns to the center position
automatically.


!ª UP/ON and DOWN/OFF buttons
Press either of these buttons with the DISP CHG
switch to make one of the following six settings to:


-  Set the title characters (see page 67.)

-  Turn on/off the LOW LIGHT indication (see page 47.)

-  Adjust the reference level of the automatic iris (see page 53.)

-  Adjust the detail level (see page 63.)

-  Adjust the master pedestal level (see page 58.)

-  Adjust the shutter speed (see page 59.)


@º WHITE BAL (white balance memory) selector
A or B: Select A or B to make the camera use the
white balance setting stored in memory position A
or B.
PRE: Set to PRE when there is no time to adjust the
white balance. This function provides a factory-
preset white balance value for a color temperature
of 3200K for the selected FILTER selector
position.


@¡ ABL (automatic black level) switch
When the entire picture is too bright, such as during
outdoor shooting, set this switch to ON. A well-
contrasted picture will be obtained.


@™ SC (subcarrier) PHASE control
Turn this control to fine tune the SC phase using a
small screwdriver. Do this after roughly adjusting the
SC phase using the SC PHASE selector (see page 66.)
Do this adjustment when you are using two or more
cameras simultaneously.


@£ SC (subcarrier) PHASE selector
Switch this selector to 0˚ or 180˚ to roughly adjust the
SC phase difference between the gen-lock input and
the video output signals when using two or more
cameras simultaneously. (See page 66.)


@¢ H (horizontal) PHASE control
Turn this control to adjust the H phase difference
between the gen-lock input and video output signals
using a small screwdriver. (See page 66.)


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Location and Function of Parts


Camera head output selectors


@∞ VTR button


@§ GAIN selector


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Inside the lid


@¶ SHUTTER switch


@ BARS switch


@ª REC REVIEW button




@∞ VTR button
When connecting the camera to a portable VTR, press
this button to start and stop recording.
When connecting the camera to a CCU-M7/M7P or
CCU-M5/M5P, keep this button depressed to monitor
the return video pictures on the viewfinder. Release it
to monitor the camera pictures.


@§ GAIN selector
Select a higher setting to lighten dark pictures.


@¶ SHUTTER switch
Flip this switch to control the electronic shutter.
ON: Flip to this position to activate the electronic
shutter. To select the shutter speed, use the UP/
ON or DOWN/OFF button. (See page 59.)
OFF: Flip to this position to deactivate the electronic
shutter.


@ BARS (color bar generation) switch
ON: Set to this position to display the color bars on
the viewfinder or video monitor screen when
adjusting its contrast and brightness. The color
bars are output to the viewfinder, video monitor or
other connected equipment from the following
connectors.


-  VIDEO OUT connector

-  VF connector

-  REMOTE connector

-  VTR/CCU/CMA connector (on the camera adaptor)


OFF: Set to this position for normal operation.


@ª REC (record) REVIEW button
Press this button when using a VTR such as an EVV-
9000/9000P, PVV-1/1P/1A/1AP/3/3P, with this
camera to check the recorded picture while recording.
(For details, refer to the operations manual for the
cassette recorder.)


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# Location and Function of Parts


## CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor (optional)


1 DC IN connector


2 Battery case


## 3 MIC POWER switch


## 4 EARPHONE jack


## 5 VTR SELECT switch


## 6 MIC IN connector


## 7 PRO 50-pin connector


## !£ MIC LEVEL switch


## !¡ VTR START/RETURN VIDEO button


## !™ INTERCOM volume control


## 0 INTERCOM connector


## 8 VTR/CCU/CMA connector


## 9 GEN LOCK IN connector


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# Power supply


1 DC IN (input) connector (XLR-4 pin)
Connect an external DC power source (12 volt DC)
here to supply power to the camera adaptor and
camera.
When the power is supplied from this connector,
power supplied from a battery pack or from the VTR/
CCU/CMA connector is not used.


2 Battery case
Insert an NP-1B battery pack (not supplied) here.


3 MIC (microphone) POWER switch
ON: When you use the microphone of a phantom
powering system, set the switch to this position.
The power is supplied to the microphone from the
MIC IN connector.
OFF: When you use a microphone other than a
phantom powering system, set the switch to the
OFF position.


## Input and output connectors


4 EARPHONE jack (minijack)
Connect an earphone here to monitor the playback or
recording sound from the VTR.


Note
Some type of VTR may not let you monitor the sound
output from the VTR. (See page 45).


5 VTR SELECT switch
Use this switch according to the type of VTR
connected to the camera. (See page 37).


Caution
Be sure to set the VTR SELECT switch to the correct
VTR type; otherwise, the VTR will not operate
properly.


6 MIC IN (microphone input ) connector
(XLR 3-pin)
Connect an external microphone here.


7 PRO 50-pin connector
Connect to the 50-pin connector on the camera head.


8 VTR/CCU/CMA connector (26-pin)
Connect a VTR, CCU-M7/M7P or CCU-M5/M5P
Camera Control Unit or CMA-8A/8ACE Camera
Adaptor here.


9 GEN LOCK IN (gen-lock input) connector
(BNC-type)
Connect the gen-lock sync signal (VBS or BS) for
synchronization here.


0 INTERCOM connector
Connect a DR-100A intercom headset here. The DR-
100A enables communication between the camera and
the connected CCU-M7/M7P or CCU-M5/M5P
Camera Control Unit or video switcher.


## Switches and controls


!¡ VTR START/RETURN VIDEO button
When a portable VTR is connected to the VTR/
CCU/CMA connector: Press this button to start and
stop recording.
When the CCU-M7/M7P or CCU-M5/M5P Camera
Control Unit is connected: Keep this button
depressed to monitor the return video picture, and
release it to monitor the camera picture.


!™ INTERCOM volume control
Controls the volume level through the DR-100A
Intercom Headset.


!£ MIC (microphone) LEVEL switch
Set this switch according to the sensitivity of the MIC
IN on the VTR and CCU. If the sensitivity is high, set
it to a minimum of -20 dB; if it is low, set it to a
maximum of -60 dB. (Refer to the operations manual
of the VTR.)


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# Location and Function of Parts


|VCL-714BX Zoom Lens||
|---|---|
||ZOOM selector|
|||
|||


2 Ff adjustment ring


## 3 MACRO ring and button


Lens hood


## 6 IRIS selector


7


Instant automatic iris
adjustment button


## !™


RET button


!¡ Motorized zoom switch


Lens connector (7-pin)


## !£ VTR button


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5 Iris ring


4Focus remote control
connector


0Zoom remote control
connector




# Focusing


1 Focus ring
To focus, turn this ring.


2 Ff (flange focal length) adjustment ring
To adjust the Ff, release the screw and turn the ring.


3 MACRO (close-up) ring and button
To do close-up, turn the MACRO ring while sliding
the button.


4 Focus remote control connector (3-pin)
Not used.


## Iris adjustment


5 Iris ring
To manually adjust the iris, turn this ring with the iris
selector set to M.


6 IRIS selector
A (automatic): Select to adjust the iris automatically.
M (manual): Select to adjust the iris manually.


7 Instant automatic iris adjustment button
To automatically adjust the iris during manual iris
adjustment, keep this button depressed. When the
button is released, the iris will remain at the value that
has just been obtained and will stay that way until you
manually adjust the iris again.


## Zoom controls


8 ZOOM selector
S (servo): Select for motorized zoom action.
M (manual): Select for manual zoom.


9 Manual zoom lever
To do manual zoom, move this lever with the ZOOM
selector set to M.


0 Zoom remote control connector (8-pin)
To do remote control zoom when the camera is
attached to a tripod, connect an LO-23 Lens Remote
Control Unit (optional) here.


!¡ Motorized zoom switch
For motorized zoom action, set the zoom selector to S.
Then, press either end of the motorized zoom switch,
W for a wide angle shot, and T for a telephoto shot.
Press the switch down all the way for faster zoom
action and only slightly for slow zoom action.


## Recording controls


!™RET (return video) button
When a portable VTR is connected, keep this button
depressed to monitor the E-E picture on the
viewfinder screen. Release the button to monitor
the camera picture.
When a CCU-M7/M7P or CCU-M5/M5P Camera
Control Unit is connected, keep this button depressed
to monitor the return video picture on the
viewfinder screen. Release the button to monitor
the camera picture.


!£ VTR button
When a portable VTR is connected, press this button
to stop and start recording. This button has the
same function as the VTR button on the camera
head.
When a CCU-M7/M7P or CCU-M5/M5P Camera
Control Unit is connected, keep this button depressed
to monitor the return video picture on the
viewfinder screen. Release the button to monitor
the camera picture. Starting and stopping
recording is controlled on the VTR.


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Location and Function of Parts


1 REC/TALLY indicator
2 BATT indicator


3 GAIN UP indicator
4 SHUTTER indicator


SHUTTER GAIN UP


5 Eyepiece focusing knob


6 Accessory fixing screw hole


7 Tally lamp


Eye cup


8 Eyepiece release catch


9 BRIGHT control


0 CONTRAST control


!¡ PEAKING control


!™ TALLY switch


!£ Viewfinder connector


REC/TALLY BATT


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1 REC/TALLY (recording/tally) indicator (red)
From the time when you press the VTR button on the
lens or camera head, this flashes until recording
starts, then stays on continuously during recording.
When using a camera control unit, this lights when
this camera is selected.


 This is also used to indicate a fault.


2 BATT (battery) indicator (red)
This indicates when the battery capacity is low. (See
page 41.)


Note
When using a camera control unit, this indicator
flashes when you operate the controls, but this is not a
malfunction.


3 GAIN UP indicator (orange)
This lights when the gain is 3 dB or more.


4 SHUTTER indicator (red)
This lights when the SHUTTER switch is in the ON
position.


5 Eyepiece focusing knob
Turn this to adjust the viewfinder focus to match your
eyesight. (See page50.)


6 Accessory fixing screw hole
Attach optional video lights or other accessories here.


7 Tally lamp
When the TALLY switch is in the ON position, this
operates in the same way as the REC/TALLY
indicator.


8 Eyepiece release catch
To view the viewfinder screen directly, press this
catch, and hinge up the eyepiece.


9 BRIGHT (brightness) control
This adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image.
(See page 50.)


0 CONTRAST control
This adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image. (See
page 50.)


!¡ PEAKING control
This adjusts the outline intensity of the viewfinder
image. (See page 50.)


!™ TALLY switch
Set this switch to ON position to use the tally lamp.


!£ Viewfinder connector
Connect this to the VF connector on the camera head.


Note on using a supplied viewfinder
Do not leave the viewfinder so that sunlight can enter
the eyepiece lens. It is possible for sunlight focused by
the eyepiece to cause very high temperatures, and melt
the inside of the viewfinder


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|Accessory Attachment|
|---|
|Attaching/Detaching a Camera Adaptor|


To use the DXC-327B/327BP camera head as a stand-
alone camera, set up the camera head with a camera
control unit or portable VTR using as interface the
optional Sony CA-537/537P or CA-327/327P Camera


|Attaching the CA-537/537P camera adaptor|
|---|
|1 Place the camera adaptor on|
|the camera head the|
|guide with the guide hole.|


Adaptor. Refer to the CA-327/327P operations
manual for instructions on how to attach and detach
that unit. Refer to the below procedure to attach the
CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor.


2 Push the camera adaptor
forward along the grooves
until its 50-pin connector locks
into the PRO 50-pin connector
on the camera.


||||
|---|---|---|
|Fix the camera adaptor to the 3|||
|screws.|||


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4


Tighten the two screws at the
bottom of the shoulder pad.


Screws


# Detaching the camera adaptor


To detach the camera adaptor, reverse the order of the
above procedure.


Note on connection with the CA-327/327P
camera adaptor
You can connect the following CA-327/327P series
camera adaptors to the DXC-327B/327BP:
CA-327: Serial No. 10271 and higher for the


DXC-327B.


CA-327P: Serial No. 40101 and higher for the


1. -327BP.

2. 




# Accessory Attachment


||
|---|
|Attaching a Videocassette Recorder|


To attach an EVV-9000/9000P Hi8 Format
Videocassette Recorder to the camera head, follow the
procedures for attaching and detaching the CA-537/
537P Camera Adaptor.


|||
|---|---|
|accessory shoe on the camera||
|head using a flat-head||
|screwdriver, and remove the||
|||


## 2 Attach the PVV-1/1P/1A/1AP/ 3/3P following the procedures for attaching the CA-537/537P.


To attach a Betacam format video cassette recorder
such as a PVV-1/1P/1A/1AP/3/3P, follow the
procedure below.
Refer to the EVV-9000/9000P and PVV-1/1P/1A/1AP/
3/3P operations manual for details.


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||
|---|
|Attaching the Zoom Lens and Optional Filter|


Check that the zoom lens you are going to mount is
a 1/2-inch lens.


# Caution


A 2/3-inch lens cannot be directly attached to the lens
mount of the video camera. Do not try to mount
a 2/3-inch lens directly to the video camera's lens mount
as doing so will damage the optical block of the
camera. To mount a 2/3-inch lens, use an LO-32BMT
Lens Mount Adaptor (optional).


Turn the lever


Cap


# Preparations


Remove the protective caps from the mounts of the
camera and the lens.


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# Accessory Attachment


## Attaching the zoom lens


1 Turn the mount clamp lever
fully counter clockwise to
align the lens notch and the red
point.


Red point


Notch


2


Align the center pin in the lens
with the notch in the lens
mount, and insert the lens into
the mount.


Align.


3 Holding the lens, push down
on the lens fixing lever to
tighten the ring and secure the
lens.


## Attaching an optional filter


Screw the filter on clockwise to
attach.


When a VCL-714BX Zoom
Lense is used
Use a filter whose diameter is 72
mm and pitch is 0.75 mm.


Optional filter


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# 1 Loosen the lock ring. Align and guide the viewfinder along the mount.


To detach the viewfinder,
loosen the lock ring. Then
while pulling up the pin, slide
the viewfinder off the mount.


Pin


Lock ring


Tighten


2


Turn and tighten the lock ring
to fix the viewfinder.


## 3 Connect the viewfinder connector cable to the VF connector on the camera head.


Clamp the cord.


to VF connector


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# Accessory Attachment


||
|---|
|Adjusting to the left or right|


1 Loosen the lock ring.
2 Looking through the eyepiece,
slide the viewfinder sideways
to the most convenient
position.


3


Tighten the lock ring when the
viewfinder is in a comfortable
position.


## Adjusting the angle


1, 3


2


## Storing the unit in the carrying case


Always store the unit with the eye cup positioned
downward, the viewfinder positioned as close to the
camera body as possible, and the lock ring fastened.


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||
|---|
|Attaching a Microphone|


In order to attach an ECM-670/672 External
Microphone (optional), first fit a CAC-12 Microphone
Holder (optional) to the camera head.


# 1 Remove the two screws from the side of the camera head.


# Note


The ECM-670 should be used with a VTR or adaptor
which has the phantom-powering function.


# 2 Using the screw removed in Step 1, attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder.


# 3 Loosen the microphone holder bolt.


||
|---|
|4 Open the microphone holder.|
|Open|


CAC-12


Washers (supplied
with the CAC-12)


Screws


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# Accessory Attachment


5 Insert the microphone in the
microphone holder, close the
holder and tighten the
microphone holder bolt.


When using a bayonet (thin)
type microphone, attach a
microphone adaptor to the
microphone.
When the ECM-670 is used,
attach an adaptor supplied with
the ECM-670.


## 6 Connect the microphone cable to the MIC IN connector.


Microphone


Microphone adaptor


to MIC IN connector


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# Attaching/Detaching a Tripod


## Attaching the camera to the tripod


## Detaching the camera from the tripod


First attach the VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor to the
tripod, then mount the camera on the tripod adaptor.


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


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


VCT-U14
Tripod
Adaptor


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.


Tripod


Pin


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|Connections|
|---|
||


Make sure the power switches on the camera, VTR,
and other equipment are set to OFF.
Attach the CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor to the
camera head before attaching any of the below
equipment.


Consult the "Differences in functions" on page 38 for
details on the functions available with different VTRs.
For the general use of the camera with a VTR attached,
see "Basic Operations" on page 43.


# Connecting an S-VHS Format Portable VTR


# DXC-327B/327BP


CA-537/537P


S-VHS format VTR


to camera
connector


VTR/CCU/CMA


CCZQ-A camera
cable 1) (not supplied)


VIDEO OUT


When monitoring the
picture using a video
monitor


Video monitor


1)The camera cable can be extended up to 10 meters (33 feet).


-  When a video monitor equipped with an S-video input connector, connect the S-video connectors on the VTR and video monitor. Then a picture with high resolution with a Y/C separate signal can be monitored.

-  When an S-VHS format VTR is connected via a CA- 537/537P Camera Adaptor, set the VTR SELECT switch on the CA-537/537P to "3". Then a Y/C separate signal is output from the VTR/CCU/CMA connector on the CA-537/537P.


A composite video signal is output from the VIDEO
OUT connector.


32




# Connecting a Portable VTR


Portable VTR DXC-327B/327BP


CA-537/537P


to camera connector


VTR/CCU/CMA


VIDEO OUT


CCZQ-A camera cable1)
(not supplied)


or CCZ-A camer cable1)
(not supplied)


Video monitor


When monitoring the picture
using a video monitor.


to video input


1) The camera cable can be extended up to 10 meters (33 feet) long.
Consult your authorized Sony dealer.


## Connecting an External Microphone


To avoid recording noise made while handling the
camera, connect an external microphone to the MIC IN
connector on the camera adaptor (see figure below).


With the below connections, note that the built-in
microphone automatically shuts off.


Earphone (not supplied)


Built-in External
microphone microphone
(not supplied)


EARPHONE


MIC IN


CA-537/537P DXC-327B/327BP


33




# Connections


## Connecting a Table-Top VTR


Table-top VTR


to video input
connector


VIDEO OUTPUT


Camera adaptor
CMA-8A/8ACE


to microphone
input jack


MIC OUT


to an AC outlet


CAMERA/CCU


CCZQ-A
camera cable1)


Video monitor


VTR/CCU/CMA


CA-537/537P DXC-327B/327BP


1) The camera cable can be extended up to 10 meters (33 feet) long.
Consult your authorized Sony dealer.


## Connecting a Camera Control Unit


## Connecting the CCU-M5/M5P/M7/M7P camera control unit


CCU-M5/M5P/M7/M7P
camera control unit


CAMERA


DR-100A intercome
headset (not supplied)


## VTR SELECT switch


VTR SELECT
2
1 3 Set to 1.


INTERCOM


VTR/CCU/CMA


CA-537/537P DXC-327B/327BP


CCZ-A camera cable1) (not supplied)


1) The camera cable can be extended up to 300 m (990 feet) using the CCZZ-1B
or CCZZ-1E Cable Extension Adaptor. Consult your authorized Sony dealer.


Gamma and knee controls with the CCU-M7/
M7P connected
When the camera is connected to the CCU-M7/M7P,
the GAMMA controls and KNEE controls of the


CCU-M7/M7P do not affect the video output signal of
the camera. However, the setting value of the
GAMMA and KNEE level on the monitor screen
change.


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# Notes on use with the CCU-M7/M7P or CCU-M5/M5P camera control unit


Switch setting


 Set the VTR SELECT switch on the camera adaptor
to "1."


When the camera is connected to the CCU, the
following switches on the camera head do not
operate:
GAIN selector
WHITE BAL selector
H PHASE control
SC PHASE control
SC PHASE selector
SHUTTER switch
BARS switch
ABL switch


White/black balance adjustment
When the W/B BALANCE selector on the CCU is
set to PRESET or MANUAL, the CCU adjusts the
white balance and takes priority over the setting done
on the camera.


 If the W/B BALANCE selector is set to AUTO, the
white balance can be adjusted using either the camera
or CCU controls.


Do automatic black balance adjustments by setting
the W/B BALANCE selector on the CCU to AUTO
or PRESET, and the AUTO W/B BAL switch on the
camera to BLK.


35




# Connections


||
|---|
|Connecting a Remote Control Unit|


By connecting an RM-M7G Remote Control Unit
(optional), you can control the principal camera
functions at a distance. For more details on using the
remote control, consult your Sony dealer.


|||DXC-327B/327BP|
|---|---|---|
|||camera remote control cable REMOTE|
||CCU/ CAMERA|RM-M7G camera remote control unit|


MONITOR CCU/
CAMERA


AUX


## CAMERA SELECT switch


Set to "1."


## Notes on use with the RM-M7G


-  Set the CAMERA SELECT switch on the RM-M7G to "1".

-  When the camera is connected to a RM-M7G, the GAMMA and KNEE controls of the RM-M7G do not affect the video output signal neither the output signal from the TEST connector of the camera.

-  The following switches on the camera do not function. GAIN selector WHITE BAL selector SHUTTER switch BARS switch ABL switch


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|||
|---|---|


# Using the Camera with a VTR


When the DXC-327B/327BP is used with the CA-537/
537P, the following VTRs can be used with this
camera system.
Depending on the VTR connected to the camera, the
switch setting on the camera adaptor, the usable cable,
and the functions of the camera and the VTR vary.
(Please consult your local authorized Sony dealer if
you want to use a VTR other than those shown in the
table below.)


## Setting of the VTR SELECT switch on the CA-537/537P


Set the VTR SELECT switch on the CA-537/537P
depending on the VTR to be connected. If the setting
is not correct, video and audio signals may not be
recorded normally.


|Connected VTR|Setting of the VTR SELECT switch (Output video signal)|Setting of the microphone output level|
|---|---|---|
|Sony BVW-35/35P/50/50P|1 (Composite)|-60 dB|
|Sony VO-8800/8800PS|3 (Y/C)|-60 dB|
|VHS format VTR AG-6400 (Panasonic)|2 (Composite)|-20 dB|
|S-VHS format VTR AG-7400 (Panasonic) JVC BR-S405|3 (Y/C)|-20 dB|


Notes
When the VO-6800/6800PS portable VTR is
connected to the camera, set the -20 dB/-60 dB
camera microphone input selector on the VTR to -60
dB.
When a CCU-M5/M5P/M7/M7P Camera Control
Unit is used, be sure to set the VTR SELECT switch
to "1".


## Usable camera cables and power sources


Be sure to use the cable and AC power adaptor
appropriate to the connected VTR.


|Connected VTR|Connecting cable|Power supply from the VTR to the camera|AC power adaptor for the VTR|
|---|---|---|---|
|VO-8800/ 8800PS AG-6400 (Panasonic) AG-7400 (Panasonic)|CCZQ-nA CCZJ-2 CCZQ-nA|Yes No No|CMA-8A/8ACE|


Note
When the AG-6400/7400 is used, an independent
power source must be provided for the camera.


37




# Connections


## Differences in functions


## Available functions differs depending on the VTR connected as shown below.


|Connected VTR|Remote control of VTR start/stop|REC/TALLY indicator REC VTR indication alarm|BATT alarm indication|Audio monitor (on the camera)|Picture shown on the viewfinder During recording During playback (picture from (picture from the camera) the VTR)|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|BVW-35/35P/50/50P VO-8800/8800PS||Yes|Yes|Yes||
|AG-6400 (Panasonic)||||No||
|AG-7400 (Panasonic)||||Yes|Yesa)|


a) A picture from a VTR can be seen only when you press
the RET button on the zoom lens.


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|Power Sources|
|---|
||


When the CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor is attached,
the DXC-327B/327BP camera is powered by one of
three types of power supply: external DC, battery DC,
or AC power.


|Using a DC Power Supply|
|---|
|Connecting to a DC power outlet|
|Connect a connecting cable from the DC IN connector|
|on the camera adaptor or on a VTR to the external|
|power source of 12 V DC.|


CA-537/537P DXC-327B/327BP


||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||


DC IN


DC 12 V


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# Power Sources


||
|---|
|Using a Battery Pack|


Before using the battery pack, recharge the battery (see
"Charging the battery" on the next page).


## Installing the battery pack


1


Press the button at the side of
the battery case lid and pull
open the lid.


Camera adaptor


Press the button.


Battery case


2 Slide the battery into the
battery case with the arrow on
the battery pack pointing
downward.


NP-1B battery pack


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# Continuous battery operation time


When a camera adaptor is attached, the fully charged
battery pack can continuously power the camera and
viewfinder for a certain amount of time (see the table
below). However, with the EVV-9000/9000P
Videocassette Recorder attached, battery life is
shortened.


|Battery type|Battery life with CA-537/537P attached|Battery life with EVV-9000/9000P attached|Battery life with PVV-3/3P attached|
|---|---|---|---|
|NP-1B|About 135 min.|About 85 min.|About 80 min.|
|BP-90Aa)|b)|About 180 min.|About 170 min.|


1. To use the BP-90A, a DC-500 Battery Case is necessary. The BP-90A cannot be used with a camera adaptor.

2. A DC-500 Battery Case cannot be attached to the CA- 537/537P/327/327P Camera Adaptor.


## Battery life warning


When the battery is nearly exhausted, the warning
"BATT XX.XV" appears on the viewfinder screen
showing the voltage level in the "XX.X". If you
continue to operate the equipment without changing
the battery, the BATT indicator of the viewfinder also
lights up to indicate that the battery must be replaced
immediately.


## Charging the battery


Recharge the battery pack before each use using the
battery charger shown in the table below.


|Battery pack|Battery charger|Charging time|
|---|---|---|
|NP-1B|BC-1WD, BC-410|About 95 minutes|
|BP-90A|BC-410|About 160 minutes|


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# Power Sources


|||
|---|---|


## Using Power Supplied Through the Camera Adaptor


To use the following equipment, make sure you have
attached a CA-537/537P Camera Adaptor.


### Using a portable VTR


Connect the VTR/CCU/CMA connector on the camera
adaptor and the VTR 14-pin Q-type camera connector
on the VTR using the optional CCZQ Camera Cable.
Then the power is automatically supplied from the
VTR to the camera.


For the power source for the VTR, refer to the
operations manual for the VTR.
See the connecting diagram for "Connecting a Portable
VTR" (page 33).


Note
Before operating the camera, make sure that the power
supplied from the VTR to the camera is sufficient. If
the power supply capacity of the VTR is not sufficient,
the camera must be powered independently.


Note on the operating time
The continuous operating time depends on the
operation on the VTR. Fast-forwarding or rewinding
tape may reduce the operating time.


Battery life indication
The life of the batteries installed in the portable VTR
is indicated by the BATT indicator on the viewfinder.
If the BATT indicator starts flashing, replace the
battery with the charged one. If the camera continues
operating without replacing a battery, the BATT
indicator will stay lit. On some VTRs, the battery life
is not indicated. (See page 38.)


### Using a CCU-M5/M5P and CCU-M7/M7P camera control unit


Connect the camera control unit and the VTR/CCU/
CMA connector on the camera adaptor using the
optional camera cable. Then the power is
automatically supplied to the camera. (See page 34.)


### Using a CMA-8A/8ACE camera adaptor


Connect the CMA-8A/8ACE Camera Adaptor and the
VTR/CCU/CMA connector on the camera adaptor
using the optional camera cable. Then the power is
automatically supplied to the camera. (See page 34.)


### Priority of power sources


When two or three power sources are simultaneously
connected to the camera, the camera operation only
uses one of the power supplies according to the
numerical priority listed below (starting with DC
power first). The other power sources are
automatically cut off.


|Type of power (priority)|supplied (on the camera adaptor) via the|
|---|---|
|1. DC power 2. NP-1B battery|DC IN connector Battery pack compartment|
|3. AC power|VTR/CCU/CMA connector|


When the EVV-9000/9000P Hi8 format VTR or the
PVV-1/1P/1A/1AP/3/3P Betacam format VTR is
attached, the camera operates on one of the two types
of power sources according to the numerical priority
listed below.


|Type of power (priority)|supplied (on the VTR) via the|
|---|---|
|1. DC power|DC IN connector|
|2. NP-1B battery|Battery pack compartment|


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|Basic|
|---|
||


The following is the basic procedure for operating the
camera. To get the most out of the videotaping
operation, we recommend you do the adjustments and
settings on the following pages.


## Operating the Camera


3


## 6 VTR SELECT switch


## 6 ABL switch


## 6 WHITE BAL selector 6 GAIN selector


584


3


4


## 1 Check that equipment connections, such as to the VTR, are correct (see pages 32 to 36).


## 2 Turn the power switches to the camera and the all the connected equipment to the ON position.


Set the IRIS selector on the zoom lens to "A" (see
page 52).


Select the appropriate position for the FILTER
selector for the ambient lighting (see page 54).


5 Remove the lens cap.
6 Set the following switches:
ABL switch: OFF
GAIN selector: 0 dB
WHITE BAL selector: A or B (see page 56)
VTR SELECT switch (on the camera adaptor):
corresponding to the VTR used


## 7 Point the camera at an object that is at least one meter (3 1/2 feet) from the lens.


## 8 Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring while looking at the image on the monitor or viewfinder screen.


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# Basic Operations


||
|---|
|Recording with a Portable VTR Recording with a Table-Top VTR|


4


5


6


## 1 Turn the power switches to the camera and


connected equipment to the ON position.


2 Set the VTR to Record Standby mode.
3 Adjust the black balance and white balance. (For
details on how to do this, see "Adjusting the Black
Balance," page 55 and "Adjusting the White
Balance," page 56.)


Point the camera at a reference object and adjust
the lens.
Adjust the Iris (see page 52)
Zoom (see page 60)
Close-Up Function (see page 62)
Focus


To start recording, press the VTR button on the
camera, the VTR START/RETURN VIDEO
button on the camera adaptor, or the VTR button
on the lens.
The REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder
lights up during recording.


To stop recording, press the VTR START/
RETURN VIDEO button or the VTR button used
in Step 5 above.


To record using a table-top VTR, follow the procedure
explained for recording with a portable VTR except
for the following:


-  Start and stop recording using the function buttons on the VTR.

-  The REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder does not function.

-  The return video and the playback picture cannot be monitored on the viewfinder screen.


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# Monitoring the VTR Picture and Audio Output


You can see the following three types of images on the
viewfinder screen when the camera and the VTR are
connected with the CCZQ camera cable. Note,
however, that with some types of VTRs, you may not
be able to monitor a picture. (For more details on the
pictures which can be seen on the viewfinder screen,
see the "Differences in functions" on page 38).


Portable VTR


## A picture picked up by the camera (during recording)


Portable VTR


||
|---|
|An E-E mode picture from the VTR (when the RET button on the lens is pressed during recording)|


## A playback picture (during playback)


Noise on the monitoring
While the playback picture from the VTR displays on
the viewfinder screen, some of the video signals output
from the camera such as the sync signal, may mix with
the playback picture so that streaks of noise roll
horizontally or vertically across the screen.


## Monitoring the audio output


You can monitor the audio signal during recording and
reviewing by connecting an earphone to the
EARPHONE jack on the camera adaptor. Note,
however, that with some types of VTR, you may not
be able to monitor the audio output.


Portable VTR


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|and|
|---|
||


In the electronic viewfinder, the viewfinder screen
itself shows you the settings of switches such as black/
white balance and gain. At the periphery of the screen
the viewfinder indicators show the status of operations
such as battery level.


|Reading Indications in the Electronic Viewfinder|
|---|
|Viewfinder screen and status indicators Four indicators (see illustration below) correspond to the status of the camera and connected equipment.|


REC/TALLY BATT


Viewfinder screen


SHUTTER GAIN UP


|Indicator|Operates when...|Blinks|Lights up|
|---|---|---|---|
|REC/ TALLY|While recording, using a VTR connected with a CCZQ-A camera cable While using a VTR (equipped with a warning system), which is connected with a CCZQ-A camera cable While using the CCU-M5/M5P/M7/M7P|Until the VTR enters the standby mode While the VTR is malfunction -|During recording - When this camera is selected|
|BATT|While the camera is powered by the battery pack When a VTR is connected to the camera|- When the battery power becomes weak|When the battery power becomes weak If you keep on operating the connected equipment after the indicator starts blinking|
|SHUTTER|Any time|-|When the SHUTTER switch of the camera is set to ON|
|GAIN UP|Any time|-|When the GAIN selector is set to 9 dB or 18 dB|


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# Reading warning indications on the viewfinder display


Two indications, "LOW LIGHT" and "BATT 10.7V"
appear on the viewfinder screen. The following
explains what they mean and some possible remedies
to the problems they indicate.


## When the camera is used with the PVV-3/ 3P


The data of the PVV-3/3P such as time code, user's bit,
tape counter, etc. cannot be displayed on the
viewfinder screen.


:LOW LIGHT


Meaning Lighting is insufficient.
Remedy  Increase the ambient lighting.


-  Open the iris manually or activate the automatic iris function.

-  Select an appropriate filter.

-  Set the GAIN selector to 9 dB or 18 dB.

-  Set the SHUTTER switch to OFF.


It is possible to switch the "LOW LIGHT" indication
on or off.
On: Press the UP/ON button when the character
display is in the current camera setting (see next
page) mode.
Off: Press the DOWN/OFF button when the character
display is in the current camera setting (see next
page) mode.


:BATT 10. 7V


## Meaning


## Remedy


The input voltage to the camera is about


10.7 volts.


Replace the battery with a fully charged
one.


If you continue recording with a weak battery, the
quality of the recording will deteriorate.


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# Adjustment and Settings


## Current settings


The viewfinder screen shows you the settings of the
switches on the camera head, camera adaptor, and
zoom lens. If necessary, change the settings using the
procedures described in this section and the table
below.


Press the DISP CHG switch several times until the
following (see illustration below) display appears on
the viewfinder screen.
The following table explains the meanings of the
below screen display items.


DISP CHG switch


Viewfinder screen


L.L.IND : ON


Switch indicators


Setting status


BATT : 12.5V
WHITE : PRESET
BLACK : AUTO
GAIN : 0DB
SHUTTER : OFF


## Switch indicators Meaning Setting Status


L.L. IND Setting the "LOW LIGHT" indication ON
OFF


|BATT|Battery voltage|XX.XV|The battery voltage level is displayed.|
|---|---|---|---|
|WHITE|White balance adjustment mode|PRESET AUTO/A or AUTO/B MANUAL|For the factory preset value For automatic adjustment. (The white balance has been adjusted automatically using the volume stored in memory A or B.) For manual adjustment using the CCU-M7/ M7P, CCU-M5/M5P Camera Control Unit, or RM-M7G Camera Remote Control Unit.|
|BLACK|Black balance adjustment|AUTO MANUAL|For automatic adjustment For manual adjustment using the CCU-M7/ M7P, CCU-M5/M5P Camera Control Unit, or RM-M7G Camera Remote Control Unit.|
|GAIN|Setting the video output level|0 DB, 9 DB, 18 DB|The video output level is 0 dB, 9 dB or 18 dB.|
|SHUTTER|Setting the shutter speed|OFF Shutter speed set|The shutter speed cannot be changed. The set shutter speed is displayed.|


## Meaning


"LOW LIGHT" is displayed.
"LOW LIGHT" is not displayed.


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||
|---|
|Reading the Viewfinder Screen Display Menu|


The following chart shows how the display changes on
the screen each time you press the DISP CHG switch.
In all modes, the black balance and white balance can
be adjusted automatically.


The display mode changes to the black balance or
white balance adjustment mode during adjustment and
returns to the selected display after the adjustment is
complete.


POWER switch ® ON


: LOW LIGHT
: SHUTTER : 1/100


Press the DISP
CHG switch.


L.L.IND : ON


BATT : 12.5V
WHITE : PRESET
BLACK : AUTO
GAIN : 0DB
SHUTTER : OFF


Press the DISP
CHG switch.


: NORM
: 00
: 00
: OFF


A. IRIS


DETAIL


M. PED


SHUTTER


Press the DISP
CHG switch.


: NORM
: 00
: 00
: OFF


A. IRIS


DETAIL


M. PED


SHUTTER


Press the DISP
CHG switch.


Normal display or
warning indication
(See page 47.)


Flashes.


Selected
shutter speed
(example)1)


Current camera
setting status
(See page 48.)


Automatic iris
reference level
setting
(See page 53.)


Flashes.


Detail level
setting
(See page 63.)


Flashes.


: NORM
: 00
: 00
: OFF


A. IRIS


DETAIL


M. PED


SHUTTER


Press the DISP
CHG switch.


: NORM
: 00
: 00
: OFF


A. IRIS


DETAIL


M. PED


SHUTTER


Press the DISP
CHG switch.


TITLE SET?


Press the DISP
CHG switch.


Master pedestal
level setting
(See page 58.)


Flashes.


Shutter speed
settng
(See page 59.)


Flashes.


Title charactor
setting
(See page 67.)
The charactors stored
in memory, if any, are
displayed.


1)The selected shutter speed is
displayed when the SHUTTER
switch is set to ON.


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# Adjustment and Settings


|||
|---|---|


# Adjusting the Viewfinder Screen Display


After adjusting the viewfinder and the eye cup, make
the following adjustments so that the viewfinder screen
can be seen comfortably.
Note, however, that none of these settings affect the
video output signal of the camera.


## Adjusting the eyepiece focus


Because each eyesight of each individual is different, it
may be necessary to adjust the diopter when a new
camera operator uses the viewfinder.


## Adjusting the contrast and brightness on the viewfinder


## 1 Set the BARS switch on the camera to ON.


2 Adjust the contrast and brightness using the
CONTRAST and BRIGHT controls on the
viewfinder while referring to the color bar signals
on the viewfinder screen.


## 3 Set the BARS switch to OFF after adjustment.


## Adjusting the outline emphasis


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


1 Focus the lens.
2 Turn the diopter ring (see illustration above) within
the range of -0D to -3D until the view is clear.
The adjustable range can be changed to that of -2
to +1 D or -0.5 to +3D. Consult your Sony dealer.


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# Adjusting the Video Monitor


When you are using a color video monitor to monitor
the video output, adjust the color on the monitor using
the procedure that follows. (See the section,
"Connecting an S-VHS Format Portable VTR" on page
32 for information on how to connect a video monitor
and a VTR.)


## 1 Set the BARS switch to ON. 2 Adjust the color and hue controls on the monitor


while viewing the color bars on the monitor screen.


Set the BARS switch to OFF.


3


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# Adjustment and Settings


## Adjusting the Iris


Instant automatic
iris adjustment
button


IRIS selector


Iris ring


## Automatic iris adjustment


Set the IRIS selector to "A." This is the normal setting
for the automatic iris.
This setting makes the iris automatically adjust to the
brightness of the object being shot.


## Adjusting the iris manually


Use manual adjustment when recording an object
against a bright sky or a scene with high contrast.
Set the IRIS selector to "M."


Using the zebra pattern for iris adjustment
The zebra pattern appears on the portion of the screen
where the video output is about 70 to 80% IRE
(NTSC) or 490 to 560 mV (PAL). This pattern acts as
a reference when you manually adjust the iris. (For the
procedure, see "Checking the Video Level," page 64.)


Temporary automatic adjustment
1 To automatically adjust the iris while the IRIS
selector is set to "M", keep the Instant Automatic
Iris Adjustment (IAIA) button depressed.


To fix the iris value that was set in Step 1, release
the IAIA button. The iris remains fixed at this
value until it is manually adjusted again.


2


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# Selecting the automatic iris reference level


When adjusting the video level of a back-lit subject,
you can change the automatic iris reference level
setting. When you make the setting, it is retained in
the memory of the camera.


The selectable values are as follows:


-  -1.0

-  -0.5


NORMAL (reference value)


-  0.5

-  1.0


1 DISP CHG switch


Current setting value


Reference level of
the automatic iris


## A. IRIS


: NORM


Flashes


DETAIL :


2 UP/ON button,
DOWN/OFF button


## M. PED


:


SHUTTER :


1


2


To select the automatic iris reference level, press
the DISP CHG switch several times until the above
display appears on the viewfinder screen.


Select the setting value (from -1.0 to 1.0).
To raise the value: Press the UP/ON button
To lower the value: Press the DOWN/OFF button
To reset to NORMAL: Press the UP/ON and
DOWN/OFF buttons simultaneously


Note
When you connect the CCU-M7/M7P, CCU-M5/M5P
Camera Control Unit, or RM-M7G Camera Remote
Control Unit to the camera, change the automatic iris
reference level using the controls on the CCU-M7/
M7P, CCU-M5/M5P, or RM-M7G. The controls on
the camera do not operate this function.


53




# Adjustment and Settings


||
|---|
|Selecting the Filter Adjusting the Black Balance|


The color temperature changes according to lighting
conditions. To compensate for this, use one of the
color temperature conversion filters indicated in the
table below. Turn the dial (see illustration below) to
the correct filter number.


FILTER selector


Adjust the black balance to ensure picture clarity and
life-like color reproduction.
When adjusting the black balance, the black set is
adjusted simultaneously. The adjusted black balance
value is retained in the memory of the camera and you
need not re-adjust it later except for the cases
mentioned later:


## Before You Begin


-  Check that the W/B BALANCE switch on the camera control unit is not set to MANUAL. If it is set to MANUAL, you cannot adjust the black balance from the camera.

-  Set the BARS switch to OFF so that the normal video signal outputs. If the video camera is outputting a color bar signal, you cannot adjust the black balance. If you try to do so, the viewfinder screen displays the following message over the color bars:


|Filter number|Color temperature|Lighting conditions|
|---|---|---|
|1|3200K|Iodine lamp, sunrise or sunset|
|2|5600K+1/16ND1)|Bright outdoor|


3 5600K Cloudy or rainy


1) ND: Neutral Density filter


## Using an ND filter


Exceptionally bright scenes such as a sunny day at the
beach or snow-covered terrain will look "washed out"
when videotaped. To videotape these scenes naturally,
set the FILTER selector to the "2" position. If the
scenes are still too bright with the FILTER selector set
to the "2" position, use an ND filter available in the
market.
Use the above table as a guide for selecting the correct
filter.
For attaching an ND filter, see "Attaching an optional
filter" on page 26.


BARS


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# Adjusting black balance


## Re-adjust the black balance


The adjusted value is stored on the camera, and is kept
even when the power is turned off. Normally
readjustment is not required except for the following
cases.


-  "MEMORY NG" appears on the viewfinder screen.

-  The camera has not been used for a long time.

-  The ambient temperature has changed radically.


AUTO W/B BAL switch


Flip the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the BLK position,
and when you hear a click, release the switch.
"AUTO BLACK -OP-" appears on the viewfinder
screen during adjustment, and "AUTO BLACK-OK-"
appears on the viewfinder screen when adjustment is
complete.


If black balance cannot be done
The characters shown below are displayed on the
viewfinder screen.


AUTO BLACK
- NG -


IRIS:
NOT CLOSED
TRY AGAIN


When black balance adjustment is complete
During black balance adjustment, the iris is
automatically closed. If the IRIS selector is set to
"M", you must open it manually to open it again.


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# Adjustment and Settings


||
|---|
|Adjusting the White Balance|


The white balance should be adjusted so that a white
object is reproduced as white and life-like color is
obtained. The white balance changes depending on the
lighting conditions.
The camera has two memories, A and B, in which to


store the adjusted white balance values. You can store
two adjusted values under two different lighting
conditions and recall either of the values according to
ambient conditions.


41


3


2


5


## 1 Select the position of the FILTER selector on the camera head according to lighting conditions.


2 Set the WHITE BAL selector to "A" or "B".
3 Zoom up on a white object such as a white cloth or
paper with the same lighting conditions as those
for shooting. The minimum white area required
for adjustment is as follows:


Center of
the screen
on center
of this
oval.


About 80%
of the
screen
height


Place the white
object in the
oval.
No other light
object should
appear inside.


About 80% of the screen width


4 Set the IRIS selector on the lens to "A".
5 Press the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the WHT
position. When you hear a click, release the switch.
"AUTO WHITE -OP-" appears on the display
screen during adjustment, and "AUTO WHITE -
OK-" appears on the viewfinder screen when
adjustment ends. The camera stores the adjusted
white balance value in the selected memory.


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# When the white balance cannot be adjusted automatically


The following characters appear on the screen display
if white balance cannot be adjusted automatically. Re-
adjust the white balance after taking the measures
required in the chart below.


AUTO WHITE
- NG -


TRY AGAIN


## Display


LOW LIGHT


|??|The object is not white or very bright light appears in the picture. Change the object to an appropriate one.|
|---|---|
|C. TEMP. LOW CHG. FILTER|Color temperature is too low. Select the appropriate filter with the FILTER selector.|
|C. TEMP. HI CHG. FILTER|Color temperature is too high. Select the apropriate filter with the FILTER selector.|
|WHITE: PRESET|When the WHITE BAL selector is set to the PRE position. Set to the A or B position.|
|WHITE: MANUAL|When the CCU is connected, and the manual white balance adjustment is selected on the CCU. Select to the automatically adjust.|
|BARS|When the color bar signal is output. Set the BARS switch to "OFF" position.|


## Causes and measures


Light is insufficient. Add illumination or
raise the video output level with the
GAIN selector


## When you have no time to adjust the white balance


## 1 Select the appropriate filter with the FILTER selector on the camera depending on the lighting conditions.


Set the WHITE BAL selector to PRE.
You can obtain the approximate white balance.


2


## Readjustment


The adjusted value is kept even if the power is turned
off. So readjustment is not required.


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# Adjustment and Settings


||
|---|
|Adjusting the Contrast|


To adjust the contrast, change the pedestal level.
When the master pedestal level is raised, the dark
portion of the picture brightens, and when the level is
lowered, the corresponding portion darkens. You can


change the level from about -30% to +30% of
reference level (0.7 V) in increments of 1%. The
adjusted master pedestal level is kept in the memory of
the camera.


## 1 DISP CHG switch


Current setting value:
the percentage of the
reference level.


## A. IRIS


:


DETAIL :


Master pedestal level
Flashes


## M. PED


: 00


## 2 UP/ON button, DOWN/OFF button


SHUTTER :


## 1 Press the DISP CHG switch several times until the display above appears on the viewfinder screen.


2 Change the master pedestal.
To raise the level: Press the UP/ON button on the
camera head.
To lower the level: Press the DOWN/OFF button
on the camera head.
To reset the level to the reference level: Press
the UP/ON and DOWN/OFF buttons
simultaneously.


Notes


-  If the CCU-M7/M7P, CCU-M5/M5P Camera Control Unit or RM-M7G Camera Remote Control Unit is connected to the camera, set the master pedestal level from the CCU or RM-M7G. It cannot be set on the camera.

-  To check the master pedestal level on a waveform monitor during adjustment, set the ABL switch on the camera to OFF. When the ABL switch is set to ON, appropriate waveform will not appear on the monitor screen.


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..




||
|---|
|Selecting the Shutter Speed|


The shutter speed is factory set to 1/100 for NTSC and
1/60 for PAL. You can change the shutter speed if
necessary. Select the shutter speed from the
following:
For NTSC: 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000
For PAL: 1/601), 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000.
Your selection is retained in the memory of the
camera.


# 1 SHUTTER switch


2


DISP CHG switch


# 3 UP/ON button, DOWN/OFF button


# A. IRIS


:


Current setting
value


DETAIL :


# M. PED


:


Flashes


SHUTTER : 1/100


Shutter speed


To change the shutter speed, set the SHUTTER
switch on the camera to ON.


1


2 Press the DISP CHG switch several times until the
display above appears on the display screen.
If the SHUTTER switch is set to OFF, "OFF"
appears at the current setting value.


3 Select the shutter speed.
To increase the shutter speed value: Press the
UP/ON button on the camera head.
To decrease the value: Press the DOWN/OFF
button on the camera head.
To reset the value to 1/100 (for NTSC) or 1/60
(for PAL): Press the UP/ON and DOWN/OFF
buttons simultaneously.


.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................


1) When you are using the RM-M7G to control the camera,
the 1/100 setting on the RM-M7G sets the camera shutter
speed to 1/60 and "1/60" appears on the screen display in
the viewfinder. This is to prevent flickering when you are
shooting a CRT screen.


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|Advanced|
|---|
||


## Zoom Operation


You can go from wide angle to telephoto shots by
using the motorized zoom or doing the zoom
manually.


## Motorized zoom


Zooming at a constant speed is obtained.


Telephoto Wide angle


2


Telephoto


2


1


1


Set the ZOOM selector to the "M" (manual)
position.


1


2


Position the Manual zoom lever to the appropriate
angle.


## Manual zoom


Manual zoom allows more precise control over the
zooming speed.


Wide angle


1 Set the ZOOM selector to the "S" (servo) position.
2 Press either end of the motorized zoom switch.
To zoom faster, press all the way down on the
motorized zoom switch. Press the switch lightly to
zoom more slowly.


## Tips on using the zoom


Correct focusing
If the subject is in focus in the telephoto position, it
will remain in focus when you zoom back to wide
angle.


For a more stable picture
We recommend placing the camera on a tripod when
using the zoom. If you zoom with the camera on your
shoulder, stand as steadily as possible.


Positioning the object at the center of the
screen
For zoom-in, adjust the focus in the telephoto position,
and set to the wide angle position. Then start to zoom
in. Make sure that the object stays at the center of the
screen while you are using the zooming.


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||
|---|
|Adjusting Flange Focal Length|


The proper flange focal length adjustment ensures that
the object is in focus both at the wide-angle and
telephoto position when using the zoom. Once you
have made the flange focal length adjustment, you do
not have to re-adjust the lens as long as the lens stays
on the same camera.


1


2


3


4


8,10


5


7


6


2


6


7


# 1 To adjust the focal flange, set the IRIS selector to M.


Set the iris ring to 1.4.
Position the supplied chart for iris adjustment and
illuminate the chart so that the proper video level is
reached when the iris ring is at 1.4.


3 Loosen the screw on the Ff adjustment ring.
4 Set the ZOOM selector to M.
5 Turn the manual zoom lever to 105, telephoto
position.


Turn the focus ring until the chart is in focus at
about three meters (10 feet) from the lens.


Turn the manual zoom lever to 7.5, wide-angle
position.


8 Turn the Ff adjustment ring and focus on the chart
used in Step 6.
Do not turn the focus ring for focusing.


9 Repeat Steps 5 through 8 until the chart is in focus
both at the telephoto position and at the wide-angle
position.


10 Tighten the screw on the Ff adjustment ring
firmly.


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# Advanced Operations


||
|---|
|Doing Close-Ups|


The close-up or macro function lets you zoom in
flowers, insects and even photographs. The minimum
distance from the lens to the object is 10 mm in the 7.5
wide-angle zoom position.


|1|
|---|
|243|


## 1 Adjust the distance between the lens and the object to get the desired image size.


2 Set the focus ring to the ¥ (infinity) setting.
3 Turn the MACRO ring until it stops while pushing
the button in the direction of the MACRO arrow.


## 4 Focus on the object by turning the manual zoom lever with the ZOOM selector set to M.


When the close-up operation is complete, return
the MACRO ring to its original position.


5


To reduce the object size on the screen
Adjust the focus following steps 1 through 4 above,
then turn the MACRO ring slightly toward its original
position and adjust the focus with the manual zoom
lever again.


Note on the focus ring
If the focus ring is set to ¥ (infinity) while the
MACRO ring is turned to "MACRO," the focus can be
continually adjusted from the close-up position to ¥
(infinity) with the manual zoom lever.


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||
|---|
|Adjusting the Sharpness of the Picture|


You can increase (harden) or decrease (soften) the
sharpness of the picture. Change the value of the detail
level to increase or decrease the sharpness. The detail
level can be set from -99 to +99 of the factory-set
reference level (00).


# 1DISP CHG switch


Flashes


# A. IRIS


:


DETAIL : 00


Detail level


# M. PED


:


# 2 UP/ON button, DOWN/OFF button


SHUTTER :


Current setting
value


# 1 Press the DISP CHG switch several times until the above display appears on the viewfinder.


2 Change the value of the detail level.
To increase the value: Press the UP/ON button
on the camera head.
To decrease the value: Press the DOWN/OFF
button on the camera head.
To reset the value to the reference level: Press
the UP/ON and DOWN/OFF buttons
simultaneously.


Note
If you increase the video output level when you
increase the detail level, the noise in the picture
increases.


When using the RM-M7G
When the RM-M7G Camera Remote Control is
connected to the camera, the detail level can be
changed from the RM-M7G.


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# Advanced Operations


||
|---|
|Selecting the Output Level Checking the Video Level|


If you cannot get a clear picture because of insufficient
light, set the GAIN selector to a higher or lower
position. (The GAIN selector is normally set to "0
dB".)
The video output level can be raised by 9 dB by setting
the GAIN selector to "9 dB" and by 18 dB by setting
the selector to "18 dB".


Use the zebra pattern (generated by the camera) as a
reference when adjusting the iris manually. The zebra
pattern indicates areas of the picture where the video
level is approximately 70 to 80% IRE (for NTSC) or
490 mV to 560 mV (for PAL).
When the ZEBRA switch is set to ON, a zebra pattern
appears on the part of the viewfinder screen where the
video output level is 70 to 80% IRE or 490 to 560 mV.
Adjust the iris so that the zebra pattern appears over
the subject being shot (for example, the face of a back-
lit person).
If it is not necessary to use the zebra pattern to adjust
the iris, set the ZEBRA switch to OFF.


GAIN selector


ZEBRA


ON


OFF


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||
|---|
|Synchronizing Two or More Cameras (Without Using a Camera Control Unit)|


When a BS or VBS signal is connected to the GEN
LOCK IN connector on the camera adaptor, the
camera synchronizes with the connected signal. Use
the GEN LOCK IN connector when you are using two
or more cameras without a camera control unit. (See
the illustrations below for sample connections.)


# Connecting two or more cameras to a VTR


Camera 2 synchronizes with Camera 1.


(Sync signal)


Camera 2


Camera 1


VIDEO OUT


GEN LOCK IN


Portable VTR


to video input
connector


to camera
connector


VTR/CCU/CMA


VIDEO OUT


CCZQ-A camera cable (not supplied)


# Connecting two or more cameras and a special-effects generator


Camera 1 and Camera 2 synchronize with a special-
effects generator.


Camera 1


Video input connector


VIDEO OUT


Sync signal output
connector


GEN LOCK
IN


Special
effects
generator


Camera 2


Video input connector


VIDEO OUT


Sync signal output
connector


GEN LOCK
IN


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# Advanced Operations


## Adjustment of the picture tone for two or more cameras


When two or more cameras are used simultaneously in
connection with a special-effects generator, supply
each camera with the same reference signal and adjust
each camera to get the same picture tone. Adjust the
SC (subcarrier) phase and the H (horizontal) phase
following the procedures described below.


Subcarrier phase adjustment
Adjust the subcarrier phase roughly with the SC
PHASE selector, and make fine adjustment using the
SC PHASE control. Use a vectorscope to make the
adjustment easily.


Horizontal phase adjustment
Adjust the horizontal phase with the H PHASE
control. Use a waveform monitor or an oscilloscope to
make the adjustment easily.


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||
|---|
|Title Characters Setting|


This camera contains a built-in character generator that
allows you to superimpose characters over the picture
being shot. Both the picture and the superimposed
characters appear on the monitor screen. If a recording
VTR is connected to the camera, the superimposed
characters can be recorded on the VTR.


# Preparation


1


2


# 1 DISP CHG switch


TITLE SET ?


2 UP/ON button,
DOWN/OFF button


Press the DISP CHG switch several times until the
above indication appears on the viewfinder display
screen.


To put the camera into the title setting mode, press
the UP/ON button.


To clear all the memorized characters
Press the UP/ON and DOWN/OFF buttons at the same
time.


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# Advanced Operations


Setting title characters


## Setting procedure


Set title characters one by one choosing them from the
display using the UP/ON and DOWN/OFF buttons.
Up to 12 characters can display on one line. Up to 4
lines can be displayed. Title characters, once set,
remain in the memory of the camera, and are not
erased when the power is turned off.


Moving the cursor


UP/ON button


Scanning order


ABCDEFGHIJK


LMNOPQRSTUVW


XYZ ; < = > ?


DOWN/OFF button


0123456789:X,-./


Space


The cursor blinks.


Initial cursor position


1


To set characters and letters from the display, press
the UP/ON button repeatedly until the cursor
flashes on the character you want to set.
To change the characters in reverse
alphabetical order
While pressing the UP/ON button, press the
DOWN/OFF button.


2


3


Press the DOWN/OFF button to set the selected
character.
The cursor moves one space to the right.


Repeat the above steps 1 to 2 to set all the
characters.


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To replace a character
Return the cursor to the position of the character you
want to replace, select the desired character with the
UP/ON button, and press the DOWN/OFF button. The
characters must be changed one by one as described in
the above procedure.


To move the cursor to the right
Press the DOWN/OFF button repeatedly.


To move the cursor to the left
While pressing the UP/ON button, press the DOWN/
OFF button repeatedly.


To change the position of the title characters
Press the DOWN/OFF button


# The next time you use the camera


When you turn on the camera, the memorized
characters are displayed on the viewfinder screen at
step 1 of "Preparation" (see page 67). To display the
characters on the monitor screen and output them to
the VTR, press the UP/ON button.


TITLE SET ?


|Press OFF|
|---|
|TITLE SET ?|


Press the DOWN/
OFF button.


the DOWN/
button.


If you are using a VO-8800/8800P portable VTR, do
not use the upper character display area because the
VTR tape remaining time shows here. Use only the
lower character display area.


To exit character setting mode
Press the DISP CHG switch.


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# Advanced Operations


||
|---|
|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 DXF-
40B/40BCE/50B/B0BCE Viewfinder.
The figure below shows an example studio
configuration.


For details, consult your sales repsresentative or supplier.


VTR


VIDEO IN


DXF-40B/40BCE or DXF-50B/50BCE
CA-537/537P
Hheadset


4


INTERCOM


2


## DXC-327B/327BP


Hheadset


3


RETURN VIDEO


GEN LOCK IN


3 3


75-ohm


termination
switch to OFF


Switcher,
special-effects
generator


TALLY/INTERCOM CAMERA INTERCOM (on the front)


CCU-M5/M5P
camera control unit


to AC power supply


DXF-40B/40BCE or
DXF-50B/50BCE


1


CA-537/537P DXC-327B/327BP
Headset


VIDEO IN


3


3 3


GEN LOCK IN


RETURN VIDEO IN


INTERCOM


2


Headset


CAMERA INTERCOM (on the front)


4 3


CCU-M5/M5P
camera control unit


## 75-ohm termination switch to ON


VBS OUT


TALLY/INTERCOM


1


to AC power
supply


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


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# Using the Optional Carrying Case


## Storing 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 correclty,
push forward until it locks into place.


Align the camera with the base of the carry case.


## Notes


 Position the eyecup of the viewfinder downward,
slide the viewfinder fully rearward and to the left,
then fix before storing.


Base


Lever


When an optional microphone (ECM-670/672, etc.)
is attached, loosen the microphone fixing screws,
move the microphone to the lowest position, and fix
before storing.


## Example of fully-stored carrying case


## Note


The camera cannot be stored in the LC-421 carrying
case with the CAC-4 when the PVV-1/1P/1A/1AP/3/
3P is attached.


DXC-327B-series Color Video Camera


This can be stored with the following system component fitted.


 CA-537/537P/327/327P/325A/325AP/325B Camera Adaptor


or EVV-9000/9000P or PVV-1/1P/1A/1AP/3/3P Videocassette
Recorder


-  DXF-601/601CE Viewfinder

-  ECM-670/ECM-672 Microphone

1. -421 Carrying Case

-  Zoom Lens (VCL-714BX , etc.)

-  CAC-12 Microphone Holder

-  CAC-4 Chest Pad

- VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor

- Fasten straps


NP-1B Battery Packs
(maximum two)-fasten straps


- Betacam SP cassettes, camera cables, etc.


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## Camera Head DXC-327B/327BP


Image device Interline-transfer CCD, 3-chip
Effective picture elements
768 ´ 494 (h/v) (NTSC)
752 ´ 582 (h/v) (PAL)
Sensing area 6.4 mm ´ 4.8 mm (equivalent to
a 1/2-inch pickup tube)


Built-in filters 1: 3200K


2: 5600K + 1/16 ND
3: 5600K


Lens mount Bayonet mount
Signal system EIA standards, NTSC color system
(for DXC-327B)
CCIR standards, PAL color system
(for DXC-327BP)
Scanning system 525 lines, 2:1 interlace,
30 frames/sec. (NTSC)
625 lines, 2:1 interlace,
25 frames/sec. (PAL)
Scanning frequency
Horizontal 15.734 kHz (NTSC)


15.625 kHz (PAL)


Vertical 59.94 Hz (NTSC)


50.00 Hz (PAL)


Sync system Internal
External with the BS or VBS signal
supplied to the GEN LOCK IN
connector (when the CA-537/
537P, CA-327/327P is used) or
the reference signal input to the
VTR/CCU/CMA connector from
the GEN LOCK connector of the
CCU-M5/M5P/M7/M7P (when
the CA-537/537P is used)
Horizontal resolution
700 lines (center)
Minimum illumination


6.0 lx with F1.4, +18 dB


Sensitivity 2000 lx with F9.0 (Typical) at
3200K
Gain selection 0 dB, 9 dB or 18 dB, selectable
Video output
Composite signal


1.0 Vp-p, sync negative,


75 ohms, unbalanced
Y/C separate signal


1. : 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, unbalanced


C: burst level 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)
0.3 Vp-p (PAL)
without sync


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Signal to noise ratio
63 dB (NTSC, Typical)
61 dB (PAL, Typical)
Registration 0.05% for all zone
(without lens)
Inputs/Outputs VIDEO OUT: BNC-type,
75 ohms, unbalanced
LENS: 2/3-inch lens connector


(6-pin)


VF: 8-pin
REMOTE: 10-pin
Power requirements 12 V DC
Power consumption 8 W
Operating temperature
-5°C to +45°C (23°F to 113°F)
Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Weight about 2 kg (4 lb 6 oz)
Dimensions See the illustrations below.


224 (8 7/8)


434 (17 1/8)


Unit: mm (inches)




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# Camera Adaptor CA-537/537P (Optional)


For details, refer to the CA-537/537P operating
instructions.
Inputs/Outputs VTR/CCU/CMA connector:
Sony Z-type, 26-pin
DC IN: XLR-type, 4-pin, male
MIC IN: XLR-type, 3-pin, female
GEN LOCK IN: BNC-type,


75-ohms, unbalanced


EARPHONE: mini jack
INTERCOM: mini intercom
Power requirements 12 V DC
Power consumption 1.7 W
Operating temperature
-10°C to +45°C (14°F to 113°F)
Storage temperature
-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
Weight About 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz)
Dimensions 118 ´ 205 ´ 118 mm (w/h/d)


(4 3/4 ´ 8 1/8 ´ 4 3/4 inches)


## Zoom Lens VCL-714BX


Focal length 7.5 mm to 105 mm
Zoom Manual and motorized, selectable
Zooming ratio: 14´
Maximum aperture ratio


1:1.4 (7.5 to 75 mm) to 1:1.8 (105
mm)


Iris control Manual and auto, selectable


1.4 to 16 and C (closed)


Range of object field (at the distance of 1.1 meter)
W (wide angle) 660 ´ 880 mm


(26 ´ 34 3/4 inches)


T (telephoto) 47 ´ 63 mm (2 1/4 ´ 3 inches)
Minimum object distance


1.1 m (3 3/4 inches)


Filter thread 72 mm dia., 0.75 mm-pitch
Mount Bayonet mount, 1/2 inch
Weight About 1.1 kg (2 lb 10 oz)
with hood
Dimensions About 110 mm dia. ´ 186 mm
(Focus: ¥ )


(4 3/8 ´ 7 1/2 inches)


## Viewfinder DXF-601/601CE


Picture tube 1.5-inch monochrome
Indicators REC/TALLY indicator
BATT indicator
SHUTTER indicator
GAIN UP indicator
Resolution 600 lines
Power requirements 12 V DC
Power consumption 2.1 W
Weight About 640 g (1 lb 2 oz)
not including a microphone holder
Dimensions About 206 ´ 79 ´ 219 mm (w/h/d)


(7 1/4 ´ 2 3/4 ´ 8 1/8 inches)


## Carrying Case LC-421


Weight
Dimensions


About 7.7 kg (17 lb)
About 790 ´ 440 ´ 340 mm
(w/h/d)


(31 1/8 ´ 17 3/8 ´ 13 1/2 inches)


## Accessories Supplied


VCL-714BX zoom lens (supplied with
the DXC-327BK/327BPK/327BF/327BPF only) (1)


DXF-601/601CE electronic viewfinder (supplied with
the DXC-327BK/327BPK/327BL/327BPL/327BF/
327BPF only) (1)


LC-421 carrying case (supplied with the DXC-327BF/
327BPF only) (1)


VCT-U14 tripod attachment (supplied with the


DXC-327BK/327BPK/327BL/327BPL/327BF/


327BPF only) (1)
Lens cap (1)
Chart for flange focal length adjustment (1)


Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.


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|Optional Accessories and Recommended|
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Lens and Accessories
Zoom lens: VCL-714BX
Lens remote control unit: LO-23
Tripod attachment: VCT-U14


Camera Adaptor
Camera adaptor: CA-537/537P, CA-327/327P,
CA-325A/325AP/325B,
CA-511/512/513
Camera adaptor: CMA-8A/8ACE
Camera remote control unit: RM-M7G


## VTR


Betacam format video cassette recorder:
PVV-1/1P/1A/1AP/3/3P
Hi8 format video cassette recorder:
EVV-9000/9000P
Betacam SP portable recorder: BVW-35/35P/50/50P


Battery Pack and Charger
Battery pack: NP-1B
Battery charger: BC-1WD, BC-410


Microphone and Accessories
Condenser microphone: ECM-672, ECM-670, C-74
Microphone holder: CAC-12
Microphone cable: EC-0.5C2


Equipment for Studio Use
Camera control unit CCU-M7/M7P
Camera control unit: CCU-M5/M5P
Special-effects generator: SEG-2550/2550P
Universal chroma keyer: CRK-2000
Wipe pattern extender: WEX-2000/2000P
Electronic viewfinder: DXF-50B/50BCE
Electronic viewfinder: DXF-40B/40BCE
Electronic viewfinder: DXF-601/601CE
Intercom headset: DR-100A
Rack mounting metal: RMM-1800


Camera Cable and Others
Camera cable with Z-type 26 pin connectors:
CCZ-A2, CCZ-A5, CCZ-A10
CCZ-A25, CCZ-A50, CCZ-A100
Camera cable with Z-type 26 pin and Q-type
14 pin connectors: CCZQ-A2, CCZQ-A5,
CCZQ-A10, CCZQ-A2AM
Camera cable with Q-type 14-pin connectors:
CCQ-2BRS, CCQ-5BRS, CCQ-10BRS
Camera cable with Q-type 14-pin connectors:
CCQ-10AM, CCQ-25AM, CCQ-50AM,
CCQ-100AM
Camera cable with Z-type 26-pin and J-type


10-pin connectors: CCZJ-2


Cable extension adaptor: CCZZ-1B, CCZZ-1E
Carrying case: LC-421
Camera rain cover: LCR-1


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# Sample Video System Configuration


ECM-672
microphone


LO-23
lens remote
control unit


CAC-12
microphone
holder


(Combined use with a dockable VTR)


EVV-9000/9000P
video cassette recorder


BVW-35/35P/50/50P
portable video
cassette recorder


NP-1B
battery pack


CA-537/537P CCU-M7/M7P/M5/M5P
camera adaptor camera control unit


DXF-601/601CE
viewfinder


NP-1B
battery pack


SVO-5800/5800P


S-VHS format VTR


CA-327/327P CMA-8A/8ACE
camera adaptor camera adaptor


## VCL-714BX


zoom lens


VCT-U14
tripod attachment


Optional lens


RM-M7G
camera
remote
control unit


(Use for RGB format signal output)


CCU-M5/M5P
camera control unit


RGB format
signal


CA-325A/325AP
camera adaptor


CA-325B CMA-8A/8ACE
camera camera adaptor
adaptor


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LC-421 carrying case


CA-511
camera
adaptor


BVV-5/5PS
video cassette recorder


PVV-1/1P/1A/1AP/3/3P
video cassette recorder


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## Black set


Black set means that the R, G and B signals of a video
signal are set to the memorized level to obtain the
definite black level for each R, G and B signals. When
the black set is adjusted, the black picture can be
avoided from being colored by raising the signal level.


## Black balance


Black balance means to set the black level of a video
signal to that of no color when the iris is closed.
Adjust the pedestal level of each R, G or B signal so
that the signal level of each signal becomes equal.


## Color temperature conversion filter


All color cameras are designed to operate on a certain
color temperature (3200K for the DXC-327B/327BP.)
However, the camera must also have the capability of
shooting under color temperatures other than 3200K.
To obtain the same color as at 3200K, a number of
selectable filters which convert color temperature are
provided on the camera.


## Color temperature


The temperature to which a perfectly black body must
be heated to match the color of the source being
measured. Color temperature measurements are
expressed in kelvins (K). For example, color
temperature of 6500K means the color which is
obtained by heating a perfectly black body at 6500K.


## E-E picture


The video signal input to the VTR passes through the
VTR amplifier and outputs through the video output
connector without being recorded onto the tape.


## Phantom powering system


The power is supplied to a microphone overlaid on an
audio signal. This system does not require an optional
cable for supplying power.


## Return video


The "return video" is the picture from a VTR during
recording, the playback picture during playback, or the
signal from a control console such as a video switcher.
Using this picture, the camera operator can check the
recording conditions.


## Subcarrier


Color information that is contained within a composite
video signal. The signal amplitude is for color
saturation (chromaticity) and its phase to color burst is
for hue (color).


## S-video input connector


This connector accepts and supplies the luminance and
chrominance signals separately. So no interference
occurs between the luminance and chrominance
signals which allows high resolution pictures.


## White balance


The variation of color temperature due to the type of
illuminant must be compensated electrically so that a
white object picked up by a camera can been seen as
clear white. This is white balance adjustment.


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# A


Accessories 4
usable with DXC-327B/327BP-
series 5
Aliasing 6


# B


BATT indicator 21, 46
BATT XX.XV indication 47
Battery, charging 44
life 44
pack 40
Black balance 54, 76
adjusting 55
Black set 54, 76
Brightness (BRIGHT) control 21, 50


# C


Camera adaptor 16
attaching 22
connections 22
Camera cable 32 to 34
Camera control unit 34, 64, 70
connecting 34
in studio 70
inoperable functions 35
Camera head 8
Carrying case 71
CCD image sensor 6
Center marker 7, 9
Close ups 62
Color bars 50, 51
Color temperature 13, 76
table 54
Contrast (CONTRAST) control


21, 50


# D


Detail level 63
Diopter 21, 50
DISP CHG switch


9, 49


# E


E-E 45, 76


Electric shutter 15, 59


# F


Ff adjustment ring 19, 61
Filter 13, 54
Color temperature conversion 76
ND 54
Flange focal length, adjusting 61
Focus 19, 43


# G


GAIN UP indicator 21, 46
Gain 15, 63


|H|
|---|
|sensor 7|
|(H PHASE)|
|13, 66|
|I|
|21, 46|
|automatic iris 19, 52|
|reference level 53|
|19, 52|
|L|
|LIGHT indication 47|
|M|
|19, 62|
|level 58|
|29|
|built-in 11|
|connecting 33|
|N|
|5|
|filter 54|
|P|
|system 5|
|21, 50, 63|
|power supply system 17, 76|
|R|
|indicator 21, 46|
|screen objects 62|
|control unit 36|
|video 76|


HAD
Horizontal phase
adjustment


Indicators
Instant
adjustment
Iris
Iris


LOW


Macro
Master pedestal
Microphone, attaching


NTSC system
ND


PAL
Peaking
Phantom


REC/TALLY
Reducing,
Remote
Return


# S


Safety zone marker 7, 9
Sharpness 21, 50, 63
SHUTTER indicator 21, 46
Shutter speed 59
switch 15, 59
Smear phenomena 6
Special-effects generator 70


Standby 9
Sub-carrier phase (SC PHASE)
adjustment 13, 66
Synchronizing, without camera control
unit 65
with special-effects generator


70


# T


Tally (lamp, switch) 21
Telephoto shots 60
Title characters 7, 67
Tripod attachment 31


# V


Vertical smear 6
Video level 63
Viewfinder 20
attaching 27
indicator 46
setting indications 48
warning indications 47


# W


Warning indications 47
White balance 56, 76
adjusting 56
Wide angle shots 60


# Z


Zebra pattern 7, 9, 52, 63
Zoom lens 18
attaching 25
Zooming, (manual, motorized) 60


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