Canon DM XM2E Pal Service
Canon DM XM2E Pal Service
Canon DM XM2E Pal Service
SERVICE MANUAL
DM-XM2 E
Video Product
No. D17-6813 Digital Video Camera
PAL
CANON INC. 2002
Canon Inc.
Digital Imaging Products Service Dept.
First Edition : July. 2002
First Print : July. 2002
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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT
CONTENTS
1. Product Overview--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1
1-1 Main Features------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1
1-2 Functions and performance Comparison Chart ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1-4
2. Technical explanation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-9
2-1 Design --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-9
2-2 4x density pixel arrangement process -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-10
2-3 Audio --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-11
2-4 Title Mix ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-12
3. Main specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-14
4. Performance and functions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-15
5. External View ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-26
6. System diagram ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-27
7. Overview of viewfinder/LCD Panel displays ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-28
7-1 Camera mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-28
7-2 VCR mode --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-35
7-3 Camera/card mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-38
7-4 Card playback mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-40
7-5 Menu display ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-41
7-5-1 Camera mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-41
7-5-2 VCR mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-45
7-5-3 Card/Camera mode --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-47
7-5-4 Card Playback mode -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-50
7-6 Card-related screen displays ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-52
7-6-1 Card image check screen --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-52
7-6-2 Side show screen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-52
7-6-3 Index screen------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-53
7-6-4 Image Protect screen-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-53
7-6-5 Print mark screen------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-53
7-6-6 Card execution/Copy screen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-54
7-6-7 Card execution/Image erase screen --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-54
7-6-8 Format screen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-55
7-6-9 Title mix selection screen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-56
7-6-10 Title mix screen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-57
7-6-11 Title erase screen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-57
7-6-12 Title erase screen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-57
7-6-13 Title protect screen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-57
7-7 Bitmap display----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-58
7-8 Warning displays -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-60
7-9 LCD indicators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-62
8. Backing up various data ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-63
8-1 Active memory (EEPROM, mechanical) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-63
8-2 Backup by main power supply ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-63
8-3 Backup by main power supply or backup power supply (lithium button primary battery) ------------- 1-63
8-4 Backup conditions related to switching actions --------------------------------------------------------------- 1-63
8-4-1 Turning off the power (Camera mode) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1-63
8-4-2 Switching Program AE modes -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-65
9. Other features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -1-68
9-1 Enabled and disabled settings in Program AE mode and Camera mode ---------------------------------- 1-68
9-1-1 Enabled and disabled settings in Program AE mode and Switches on camera ------------------- 1-69
9-2 Enabled and disabled settings in Program AE and Switches ------------------------------------------------ 1-70
9-3 System data displays ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-70
9-4 EVF display -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-70
9-5 Support for analog signal I/O copyright protection signals ------------------------------------------------- 1-71
9-6 Video ID1 detection/output support ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-71
9-7 Closed caption detection and output ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-71
9-8 Custom keys ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-72
9-9 Custom presets ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-72
9-10 DV control -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-73
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1. Product Overview
This product is a 3CCD camcorder that replaces the DM-XM1 E models. It features a 440,000-pixel CCD and 4x
density pixel arrangement for providing the highest image quality for motion video and still images available in a
commercial product.
The high-quality adjustment function, color bar, and manual volume adjustment function found in the XL1s were also
added to create a high-end product appealing to a wider user base than the
DM-XM1 E, ranging from skilled amateurs to professionals.
1-1 Main Features
High-magnification and
high-performance lens
Enhanced still-image
functions
SD memory card/MultiMedia
card compatible
Records 1.68-million-pixel still
images
USB port
High-performance functions for business users
Manual audio function
Advanced accessory shoe for XLR microphone adapter
Custom presets
Color bar
And other features
Finest image quality available in a consumer
camera
New 1/4-inch 3CCD next-generation system
410,000-pixel CCD and 4x density pixel arrangement
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Next-Generation 3CCD System
Outstanding Performance Features for Business Users
Manual audio function
Custom presets
Interval timer
Slow shutter
16:9 marker
Zebra pattern level settings
Power Save mode
Displayed text recording
Advanced accessory shoe for XLR
microphone adapter
Color bar
Clear scan
Gain settings
Display selector within viewfinder
(change from two to three positions)
Variable grip zoom speed
DV control function
Index images and search function
Custom keys
1/4-inch CCD with 300,000 ef fective pi xels
DM-XM1 E
2x density pixel arrangement (horizontal pixel shift only)
1/2 pixel
1/4-inch CCD with 440,000 ef fective pixels
DM-XM2 E
4x density pixel arrangement process (horizontal pixel shift + vertical pixel shift)
Motion video: Horizontal resolution of approx. 540 TV lines
Still image: 1.68 million pixels recorded
1/2 pixel
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New Accessory
MA-300 Microphone Adapter
Advanced accessory shoe type
Including 2-channel XLR terminal
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1-2 Functions and performance Comparison Chart
Item XM1 XM2 (This product)
Camera
Shooting Motion video Tape Tape
functions Still image Tape (Photo) Tape (Photo), memory card
(Progressive Photo)
Image Image size 1/4-inch 3CCD 1/4-inch 3CCD
sensing Total number of Total pixels: 320,000 Total pixels: 470,000
device pixels (per CCD) Effective pixels: 300,000 Effective pixels: 440,000
System 3-plate Pixel shift (horizontal) 3-plate Pixel shift
(horizontal, vertical)
Filter RGB independent primary color filter RGB independent primary color filter
(dichroic prism) (dichroic prism)
Lens Optical zoom 20 (12 elements in 10 groups with
magnification one fluorite lens and two aspheric lenses)
Digital zoom 40 , 100 40 , 100 (Card mode: None)
magnification
Focal length 4.2-84 mm
(optical zoom)
(35 mm equivalent) 39.5-790 mm
F-number F1.6-2.9 With tape: F1.6-2.9
With memory card: F2.0-2.9
Aperture leaves Iris diaphragm (6 leaves) Iris diaphragm (5 leaves)
ND filter K K
(Transmittance: Approx. 16% with (Transmittance: Approx. 10% with 3
2.7 aperture) aperture)
Zoom Handle 3-level adjustable (H/M/L)
speed zoom
Grip Multi-level adjustable speed Variable H/M/L
zoom
Filter diameter 58mm P0.75
Minimum illumination 6 lx (During auto mode) 0.37 lx (Slow shutter : 1/6 second)
Image stabilization Optical system (double-driving VAP)
Shooting functions
Program AE Easy Recording Easy Recording
Auto mode Auto mode
Spotlight mode Spotlight mode
Surf & Snow mode Surf & Snow mode
Tv mode Tv mode
Av mode Av mode
Manual mode Manual mode
Photometric Center-bottom-weighted and peak Center-bottom-weighted
Photometry
system Photometric
Evaluative 56 segments 80 segments
photometry
Exposure AE lock K
adjustment Exposure K (after AE lock)
correction
AE shift K (2 levels)
Gain setting K (During manual mode)
Back light
correction
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Item GL1 GL2 (This product)
Shutter speed High- Tape 9 levels (1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 9 levels (1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
speed 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/16000) 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/16000)
shutter During manual mode: 27 steps During manual mode: 27 steps
Card Tv mode: 1/50 to 1/500
Manual mode: 1/50 to 1/700
Slow shutter 3 levels (1/25, 1/12, 1/6)
Aperture value F1.6, F2, F2.4, F2.8, F3.4, F4, F4.8, F5.6, F1.6, F2, F2.4, F2.8, F3.4, F4, F4.8, F5.6,
F6.7, F8, F9.5, F11 F6.7, F8 (F2.8-F8 is telephoto end)
(F2.8-F11 is telephoto end) Manual mode: 19 steps + CLOSE
Manual mode: 23 steps + CLOSE (Step 17 (Step 13 level is telephoto end + CLOSE)
level is telephoto end + CLOSE) Card mode: F2, F2.4, F2.8, F3.4, F4, F4.8
F5.6, F6.7, F8
Manual mode: 17 steps + CLOSE
(Step 13 level is telephoto end + CLOSE)
Image quality Color gain (Custom preset)
adjustment adjustment
Hue adjustment K (6 steps (10)) (Custom preset)
Sharpness K (Custom preset)
adjustment
Setup adjustment (Custom preset)
WB Auto K
Set K (1pc)
Preset Outdoor, indoor
Systems TTL, 49 segments TTL : 80 segments
Focus Mode AF/MF
Manual focus Focus ring operation
16:9 Recording system Vertical stretching
Area marker Area marker displayed for 16:9
display in EVF 4:3 screen
Shooting D. effects Black and White, Slim, Stretch, Black and White, Sepia, Art, Strobe,
effects Strobe (0.5-second intervals) Mirror, Mosaic, Tracer (tape)
D. fade White (black) auto fade White (black) auto fade, wipe,
overlap (tape)
Zebra pattern K (Level fixed at 95%) (Variable level: 80% 85% 90% 95%
100%)
Movie video Mode Tape Normal/Frame (simulated frame
shooting process using pixel shift)
Card
Clear scan (Tv mode, M mode: 50.3-200 Hz)
Still image Mode Tape Normal (field image)
shooting Card Progressive (iris shutter)
Single Tape 6.5 seconds
pictures Card
Continuous Tape
pictures Card
PHOTO USE Dedicated still image button (tape) Dedicated still image button (tape, card)
buttons Pressed K (only during recording standby)
halfway
down
: New functions
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Item GL1 GL2 (This product)
Still image Flash compatibility K 220EX, 380EX, 550EX K 220EX, (380EX), 420EX, 550EX
shooting Recorded video Frame image
(video output is field image)
Frame processing Simulated frame Simulated frame
(horizontal pixel shift) (horizontal and vertical pixel shift)
Wide shooting Tape K
(vertical
Card
extension)
Negative-positive reversal
Interval timer (Interval time: 4 modes, Recording
time: 4 modes)
Self-timer 10 seconds/Remote controller: 2 seconds
REC Search K
REC Review K
Standby switch K
Power save (after five minutes in Power shutoff Power shutoff/VCR (drum) stop
Recording Pause)
Displayed text recording
Audio
Audio 16-bit 2-channel (48 kHz)
12-bit 4-channel (32 kHz)
Wind screen K (ON/OFF) (Microphone F characteristics:
Normal/Voice/Wind Screen)
Recording level adjustment Auto only Auto, manual (L/R controls with
level adjustment dials)
Level meter (EVF, inside LCD monitor, LCD
information display)
EVF Size 0.55-inch (TFT color) 0.44-inch (TFT color)
Pixels 180,000
Brightness K (EVF BRIGHT dial adjustment) K (Menu adjustment)
adjustment
Color adjustment
Movable Downward 68 up to horizontal
Monitor LCD Size 2.5-inch
Pixels 122,000 200,000
Brightness K
adjustment
Movable K
VCR
Playback Fast forward 25x speed 30x speed
system Rewind 25x speed 30x speed
Frame playback Forward/Reverse
Slow playback Forward/Reverse
2 SP playback Forward/Reverse
1 SP playback Forward/Reverse
Cue/review 11.5 speed
: New functions
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Item GL1 GL2 (This product)
Search Photo search K
Date search
Index search
Playback D. effects
effects D. fade
Data code display Time and date display, camera information
Audio dubbing K
AV Insert K
Zero Set Memory K
Editing Recorder settings K
functions Simple dubbing K (Cut-in and cut-out)
Timing adjustment K
System
Interface Microphone input K
(terminal) Headphone output K
DV terminal K (I/O)
S terminal K (I/O)
AV terminal 3.5 mm (I/O)
Editing terminals LANC terminal
USB port mini-B/ Complies with mass storage
class 1.0
Memory Card SD memory card and MultiMedia card
card Still image Image 1488 1128, 640 480 pixels
recording size
Image Fine, Standard
quality
Card mix
Stitch
function
Still image Slideshow K
playback Card jump K
Title Creation Camera shooting
image Title size 640 480 pixels
Title mix (Color selection (full color, _8 color),
mixed level variation)
Color bar (EBU color bar)
Analog to DV signal conversion
Direct print
World clock K
Text titles
Speaker K
Confirmation beep K
: New functions
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Item GL1 GL2 (This product)
Tally light K
Remote control code (Remote control ON/OFF) , ,
Accessory shoe K (Compatibility with EX flashes) K (Compatibility with advanced shoe
and EX flashes)
Video ID (ID1)
Recording LP K
modes SDL
Custom keys (1 key)
DV control (Allowed only during Camera mode)
Internal battery charging
Backup power Lithium button battery (CR2025)
Battery pack power 900 series lithium secondary battery
: New functions
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2. Technical explanation
2-1 Design
Styling
Conversion of the hard image of the DM-XM2E A to a softer and sleeker image
Integrated form flowing from the lens barrel to the LCD
Simple structure based on two-tone coloring that matches the molding
Red is left as the high-profile accent color and used for the area around the level meter
Hood design incorporating the camera body image
Ease of operation
DM-XM2E A button layout is left and functionality is enhanced
Grip shape that fits naturally in the hand
Slimmer body width for reducing the moment
Comfortable handle holding
Handle bottom shaped to fit the inside of the fingers
Key-top-shape for allowing usage with looking through the viewfinder
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2-2 4x density pixel arrangement process
This camera incorporates separate CCDs using the 2x density pixel arrangement process for each of the
three primary colors (red, green, and blue) of light. The light signals captured by the three CCDs then undergo
separate processing for movies or still images. This camera uses new camera signal processing technology
for achieving a horizontal resolution of approximately 540 lines when recording DV movies. The camera uses
Canons 4x density pixel arrangement process for recording still images on cards. Shifting this information in
the three CCDs by one-half pitch in the vertical and horizontal directions effectively doubles the number of
pixels in each direction for providing a microscopic cell pitch exceeding even SXGA size at 1360 pixels in the
horizontal direction. The result is a highly-detailed megapixel still image.
Pixel
Pixel
DM-XM1 E DM-XM2 E
CCD total number of pixels 320,000 pixels x3 470,000 pixels x3
CCD effective number of pixels 300,000 pixels x3 440,000 pixels x3
CCD pixel arrangement Double-density pixel arrangement 4 times Double-density pixel arrangement
(Horizontal pixel shift only) (Horizontal pixel shift + vertical pixel shift)
During recording to tape 440,000 pixels (768H x 494V)
During recording to card 1680,000 pixels (1488H x 1128V)
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NOR
RESPONSE
Main Dark Noise
Band (inside dotted line)
VOICE
WIND
Voice Band
(inside the solid line)
0
-10
-20
100 200 f [Hz]
2-3 Audio
1.Microphone configuration
In this product, the microphone configuration from the DM-GL1 A is used. It uses a cross-layout configuration with
four elements.
The polar patterns and other settings are also identical to the DM-GL1 A.
2.Frequency characteristics selector function for built-in microphone
Purpose of function
The DM-GL1 A, the predecessor of this product, used settings that expanded the frequency characteristics to the low
ranges for powerful sound pickup.
As a result of these settings, this microphone was well-known in the market for its superior quality. In some
cases, however, there were problems, such as peoples voices being inaudible.
The cause of this problem was that the expanded low ranges resulted in high-sensitivity sound pickup of the
surrounding dark noise (environmental noise such as the low-band component of air-conditioners) so that the
voices became faint by comparison.
To remedy this problem, this product expanded the frequency characteristics of the built-in microphone from two
levels (Wind Cut ON/OFF) to three levels (Normal, VOICE, Wind Cut). In this configuration, the DM-GL1 A
frequency
characteristics are kept as a single mode and a new VOICE mode was added specifically for picking up
voices and reducing the surrounding dark noise level.
This modes operating method is presented below.
Although the DM-GL1 A settings allows powerful sound pickup in low ranges, if sound is picked up in an
environment where dark noise is distributed at high levels as shown in the figure above, the main bands of
air-conditioners and other dark noise are distributed to the low ranges so that the dark noise is recorded at a
high level and the voices become faint.
To remedy this problem, three modes can be selected in this product according to the usage conditions.
NORMAL : This mode records powerful audio by expanding the sound pickup band to the low ranges.
VOICE : Primarily for sound pickup of voices, this mode reduces the dark noise distributed in the low
ranges for recording clearer audio.
WIND CUT : Under windy conditions, this mode records audio by reducing the wind noise.
3.Manual volume function
The configuration is identical to the STB and XL1S.
4.Audio level LCD indicators
The configuration is identical to the STB and XL1S.
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2-4 Title Mix
Usually, cameras installed with memory cards are used not only for recording still images on memory cards.
They also include Card Chroma key, Card Lumi. key, and Camera Chroma key as card mix functions so that
users could enjoy making their own title creations. In the card mix functions, the camera image is inserted into the blue
section of the card image (Card Chroma key), the camera image is inserted into the white section of the card image
(Card Lumi. key), or the card image is inserted into the blue section of the camera image (Camera Chroma key).
However, the section to be mixed must be set to blue if mixed using Chroma key, or set to white if mixed using Lumi.
key Rather than allowing the creation of title images by the user himself, these methods were limited to the sample
image applications in the memory card.
This product title mix function allows images to be inserted easily by simply using the camera to capture logo marks or
pictures drawn by children as titles or one-point marks and recording them in the memory card as title images. Although this
title mix function is basically identical to the digital title mix function included with 8-mm video cameras, it has enhanced
ease of operation and higher image quality. In particular, since the title image is temporarily stored in the memory, any user-
selected adjustments such as Mix Level or Color selection can be made. Also, once the desired title image is made, it can be
stored on the memory card so that it can be used at any time and even by another this product.
Title image Camera image Title mix
Title image (Inverse) Camera image Title mix
1. Create title image
Original image (color)
a. When Color selection is set
Full color Black Blue Green
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Cyan Red Magenta Yellow
White Inverse: Full color Inverse: Black Inverse: Blue
Inverse: Green Inverse: White Inverse: Full color
b. Mix level function (when in the full color state)
* Before the title image is stored in the card, the Mix Level and Color selection adjustments can be repeated.
(However, if the power is turned off, any title images stored in the temporary memory will be lost.)
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3. Main specifications
Model : DM-XM2 E (PAL model)
Systems
Recording system Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording
Signal system Complies with PAL system
Video signal recording system Digital component recording
Audio signal recording system PCM digital recording
16-bit, 48 kHz, 2-channel; 12-bit, 32 kHz, 4-channel
(stereo 1 and 2)
Compatible video cassettes Mini DV cassettes with DV mark
Tape speed Approx. 18.83 mm/second (SP mode), approx. 12.57 mm/second (LP mode)
Recording/playing time 80 minutes (in SP mode using 80-minute tape),
120 minutes (in LP mode using 80-minute tape)
Fast-forward/reverse time Approx. 2 minutes and 20 seconds (using 60-minute tape)
Image sensing device 1/4-inch 3CCD
Total number of pixels: Approx. 470,000 3
RGB independent primary color filter (dichroic prism)
Number of effective pixels: Approx. 44`0,000 3
Viewfinder 0.44-inch TFT color LCD, approx. 180,000 pixels RGB delta arrangement
LCD monitor 2.5-inch TFT color LCD; approx. 200,000 pixels
Microphone Cross-layout stereo using four electret condenser microphones
Lens 20 lens f = 4.2 to 84 mm F1.6 to 2.9
12 elements in 10 groups (using one fluorite lens and two aspheric lenses)
Image stabilization Optical image stabilization and angular velocity sensing
Focus adjustment TTL TV-AF system and manually adjustable using focus ring
Minimum object distance 10 mm (wide end), 1 m (full zoom area)
Color temperature switching Automatic tracking WB, set/preset function included
Minimum subject illumination Approx. 0.37 lx (During 1/8-second slow shutter)
Recommended subject illumination Approx. 100 lx or higher
Subject illumination range Approx. 0.37 lx to approx. 100,000 lx
Aperture Iris diaphragm, Servo
I/O terminals (level/impedance)
DV terminal Special 4-pin connector (IEEE1394 compatible for both input and output)
S-Video terminal 4-pin Mini DIN for both input and output
Brightness + synchronization signal: 1 Vp-p/75
Color signal (color burst): 0.3 Vp-p/75
Video terminal 3.5 mm AV mini-jack (for both input and output, also serves as audio terminal)
1 Vp-p/75 unbalanced, synchronization negative
Audio terminal 3.5 mm AV mini-jack (for both input and output, also serves as video terminal)
Audio input 0 dBv (with 47 k load)/47 k (LINE ATT), 10 dBv (with 47 k load)/47 k (LINE)
Audio output 4 dBm (with 47 k load) /3 k or less, unbalanced
Microphone input terminal 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
-35 dBv (using 600 microphone)/5.6 k (MIC ATT)
-55 dBv (using 600 microphone)/5.6 k (MIC)
Microphone power supply terminal 2.5 mm mini mini-jack (DC 5V)
Headphone terminal 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack
-25 dBv (with 16 load)/120
USB port 5-pin connector (mini-B Receptacle)
DC output terminal 2.5 mm mini mini-jack (DC 5V)
Accessory shoe Compatible with advanced accessory shoe and E-TTL flashes
Editing (LANC) terminal 2.5 mm mini mini-jack
Power, etc.
Power supply DC 7.2 V
Power consumption Approx. 4.8 W (using EVF), approx. 5.7 W (LCD monitor)
(during recording/AF focusing)
Operating temperature 0 to 40C
Dimensions (W H D) Approx. 118 136 306 mm (except for small protrusions)
(Approx. 4 5/8 5 3/8 12 in)
Weight Camcorder alone: Approx. 1.12 kg (2 lb 7 1/2 oz)
Total equipped weight: Approx. 1.27 kg (2 lb 12 3/4 oz)
(includes BP-915, lens hood, lens cap, DVM-E30 and lithium button battery)
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4. Performance and functions
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4.1 Type VCR-integrated camera
4.2 Recording system Rotating two-head helical scan azimuth recording
Consumer electronics digital DVC (SD specs)
Complies with NTSC system (625 lines, 50 fields)
4.2.1 Video signal recording system Digital component recording
Sampling frequency Y = 13.5 MHz
R-Y, B-Y = 6.75 MHz
Quantized bits 8 bits
4.2.2 Audio signal recording system PCM digital recording
16-bit: 48 kHz 2ch
12-bit: 32 kHz 4ch
(Stereo 1 and 2)
4.2.3 Tracking 2-frequency pilot system
4.2.4 Tape speed Approx. 18.83 mm/second (in SP mode)
Approx. 12.57 mm/second (in LP mode)
4.2.5 Head drum
Drum diameter 21.7 mm
Rpms 9000 rotations/minute
Heads Video heads: 2
4.3 Recording/playback time 80 minutes maximum (in SP mode)
(using 80-minute tape) 120 minutes maximum (in LP mode)
Continuous recording/actual recording time and continuous playback time using battery
Recording (EVF) Recording (LCD) Playback (LCD)
BP-915 Approx. 120 minutes/approx. 65minutes Approx. 95 minutes/approx. 55 minutes Approx. 105 minutes
BP-930 Approx. 280 minutes/approx. 155 minutes Approx. 235 minutes/approx. 135 minutes Approx. 255 minutes
BP-945 Approx. 420 minutes/approx. 235 minutes Approx. 355 minutes/approx. 205 minutes Approx. 385 minutes
4.4 Cassette tape specifications Mini DVC specs
4.4.1 Tape type Vapor-deposited metal tape
4.4.2 Tape width 6.35 mm vapor-deposited metal tape
4.4.3 Tape thickness 7m
4.5 Camera
4.5.1 Image sensing device 1/4-inch interlaced CCD 3
1. Pixels Total pixels: Approx. 470,000 3 (795(H) 595 (V) 3)
Effective pixels: Approx. 440,000 3 (752(H) 582 (V) 3)
2. Filter Prism + dichroic filter
3. Signal configuration PAL standard color TV signal
4. Scanning system 625 lines, 50 fields/25 frames
5. Minimum subject illumination Approx. 0.37 lx (During 1/6-second Tv mode and Manual mode)
Approx. 3 lx (Auto mode)
6. Subject illumination range Approx. 0.37 lx to approx. 100,000 lx
(During Tv mode and Manual mode)
4.5.2 Photo lens
1. Nominal focal length 4.2 to 84 mm (35mm film equivalent: approx. 39.5 to 790 mm)
2. Optical zoom 20x
3. Nominal F number F1.6 to F2.9
4. Lens configuration 12 elements in 10 groups (using one fluorite lens and two aspheric lenses)
5. Focus adjustment Inner focus type, manually adjustable (adjusted by turning focus ring)
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6. Minimum object distance Wide end: 10 mm, middle range: 1m, tele end: 1m
(from lens tip)
7. Power zoom Grip zoom Multi-level variable-speed zoom (Approx. 4 to 30 seconds, during digital zoom: Approx. 5.5 to 38
seconds (during tape recording only)/Three fixed speeds (H/M/L))
Handle zoom Three fixed speeds (H/M/L)
8. Aperture Iris diaphragm (5 leaves)
9. Macro mechanism Wide end macro
Macro shooting distance 10 mm (from lens front)
10. ND filter Built-in Transmittance: Approx. 10% (equivalent to approx. 3 apertures)
11. Filter diameter 58 mm P0.75
12. Lens hood Included Specially-designed removable bayonet-square hood
13. Lens cap Screw-on type
4.5.3 Digital zoom 40x, 100x (with tape only) (35 mm film equivalent: approx. 1,580 mm and 3,950 mm)
4.5.4 Image stabilization function
1. System Optical image stabilization (double-driving variangle prism system)
2. Sensing system Angular velocity sensing (using piezoelectric vibration sensor)
4.5.5 Shooting modes
1. Motion Video mode Motion video mode (Start and Stop button operation), Still Image mode (Photo button operation)
Normal video and Frame video on tape when using tape mode (although there is a slight stiffness when
shooting a moving subject, playback of still images provides crystal-clear video without flicker)
2. Still Image mode Approx. 6.5-second still image recording on tape when using tape mode (field image: simulated frame
processing by vertical pixel shift), still image (Progressive Photo) can be recorded on an SD Memory
card or MultiMedia card when using card mode.
Canon Speedlite 220EX, 420EX, and 550EX can be attached for shooting with automatic flash con-
trol.
Half-pressed lock indicator ( ) for PHOTO button in viewfinder. When AF is locked, this indicator
is displayed in green and the flash charged indicator is displayed ( ).
4.5.6 Exposure control
1. Photometric system Center-weighted metering: Easy Recording mode, Auto mode, Tv (shutter priority) mode, Av (aper-
ture priority) mode, Manual mode
Whole area average photometry + 70-segment evaluative photometry: Spotlight mode, Surf & Snow mode
2. AE function
a. Program AE Easy Recording mode, Auto mode, Spotlight mode, Surf & Snow mode
b. Tv mode (Shutter priority mode)
Shutter speed setting 1/8 second, 1/15 second, 1/30 second, 1/60 second, 1/100 second, 1/250 second, 1/500 second, 1/1000
second, 1/2000 second, 1/4000 second, 1/8000 second, 1/15000 second, CS
CS: Clear Scan
When recording on a card: up to 1/500 second
Clear scan frequency setting 50.3 Hz to 200.0 Hz, 170 levels
(when clear scan is selected)
c. Av mode (Aperture priority mode)
Fixed when using F1.6, F2.0, F2.4, F2.8, F3.4, F4.0, F4.8, F5.6, F6.7, F8.0 (when using card: F2.0 to F8.0)
aperture tape
value
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3. Manual shooting
Manual mode The shutter speed and gain, aperture value can be adjusted to any setting. The standard exposure can be
checked using the exposure meter ( ) in the viewfinder.
Shutter speed setting 1/6 second, 1/12 second, 1/25 second, 1/50 second, 1/60 second, 1/75 second, 1/90 second, 1/120
second, 1/150 second, 1/180 second, 1/210 second, 1/250 second, 1/300 second, 1/350 second, 1/400
second, 1/500 second, 1/600 second, 1/700 second, 1/800 second, 1/1000 second, 1/1200 second, 1/
14000 second, 1/16000 second, 1/2000 second, 1/2400 second, 1/2800 second, 1/3200 second, 1/4000
second, 1/8000 second, 1/16000 second, CS
when recording on a card: 1/50 second to 1/700 second
Clear scan frequency setting (when clear scan is selected)
50.3 Hz to 200.0 Hz, 170 levels
Aperture value setting F1.6, F1.8, F2.0, F2.2, F2.4, F2.6, F2.8, F3.2, F3.4, F3.7, F4.0, F4.4, F4.8 F5.2, F5.6, F6.2, F6.7, F7.3,
F8.0, CLOSE (The telephoto end ranges from F2.8 to F8.0, CLOSE) (when using card: F2.0 to F8.0,
CLOSE)
Gain select The gain level can be set to 0 dB, 6 dB, 12 dB, and 18 dB (0 dB, 6 dB, and 12 dB when using a card).
The gain can be set in manual mode.
4. Exposure correction function AE shift or AE lock. The shutter speed and aperture value can be adjusted after setting AE lock.
AE shift One of the 15 settings shown below can be selected by turning the Exposure Shift dial (Auto, Tv, and
Av modes).
AE shift amount 6 levels from the center (-2.0, -1.5, -1.25, -1.0, -0.75, -0.5, -0.25, 0, +0.25, +0.5, +0.75, +1.0, +1.25,
+1.5, +2.0).
The numerical value (AE 0) is displayed in the viewfinder.
AE lock AE lock is set by pressing the Exposure dial (Auto, Tv, Av, Sand and Snow, and Spotlight modes).
After AE lock is set, the aperture, shutter speed and clear scan frequency can be adjusted. (However,
this is a correction system that supercedes the program diagram. During AE lock, the CS frequency can
be changed, but actual operation is not performed.)
4.5.7 AF (Auto Focus)
1. System TTL-video signal sensing AF
2. AF range finding area Screen center
3. Range finding window display None
4. AF operating range Closeup to infinity
10 mm to infinity (at wide end); full zoom area: 1 m to infinite
5. AF operating illumination range 50 lx to 100,000 lx
6. AF mode switching Continuous AF/manual focus. AF can be turned ON/OFF except in Easy Recording mode.
Manual focus Manual focus is performed by turning the focus ring on the lens when the AF is off (MF is displayed
in the viewfinder).
7. Range finding window display None
8. AF when accessory filter is attached AF can be used when attaching the WD-58H Wide Converter Lens
4.5.8 Viewfinder The viewfinder cannot be detached from the camera body.
1. Type Electronic color viewfinder
2. Angle Adjustable from 68 with the vertical to a flat horizontal position Viewfinder clicks when both ends
are reached.
3. Video display unit 0.44-inch screen, color LCD, 180,000 pixels (800(H) 225(V))
TFT active matrix drive RGB delta arrangement
4. Field of vision ratio Approx. 90%
5. Eyepiece Fixed-length viewfinder
Diopter movement range +1.5 to -5.5 diopter (when eye is at eyepiece)
Lens configuration One molded aspheric lens + one molded spheric lens Two-lens configuration
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4.5.9 LCD monitor 2.5-inch screen, color LCD, approx. 200,000 pixels (881 (H) 228 (V))
TFT active matrix drive RGB delta arrangement adjustable brightness
1. Angle adjustment Possible; monitoring is possible for high-angle, low-angle, and during mirror shooting
2. Information display Color display of operating mode, quick zoom position, exposure indicator, battery power, remaining
tape, data codes, various warnings, etc.
Operating mode indicator (displayed as , , ) is displayed when display in Mirror mode is
selected during mirror shooting.
Audio level indicator During automatic mode:
During manual mode:
Relationship between LCD monitor and viewfinder
LCD panel position
Camera mode VCR mode
LCD panel CVF LCD panel CVF
Panel closed (panel facing inwards) OFF ON OFF ON
Panel closed (panel facing outwards) ON OFF ON OFF
mirror mode is
automatically turned off
Panel open ON OFF ON OFF
Mirror shooting * ON ON ON OFF
* The panel display is limited during Mirror mode (EVF and onscreen are displayed normally). Only Record, Record
Pause, and Eject are displayed. (Mirror mode is temporarily canceled during REC search and when making the menu
settings.)
4.5.10 White balance adjustment TTL 80 segments, new white extraction system white balance; includes set (1 position)/preset
: 5600k; : 3200k)
(selected through camera menu)
Adjustment range 2800k to 8000k
4.5.11 Special digital effects Fader, Effects, Color Bar (digital effects menu selection, only available when the camera is in tape
mode).
1. Fader Auto Fade, Wipe, Overlap (Auto Fade : linked with the START/STOP button, video and audio syn-
chronous white fade. North American and PAL models use video and audio synchronous black fade).
For the Wipe and Overlap, Fade of only video signal is possible. (Fade from the last still picture of the
previous scene that was shot by the Wipe, Overlap operation.)
2. Effects Effects can be performed in Motion video mode. The effects continue to applied until they are turned
off.
Black and White, Sepia, Art, Mirror, Mosaic, Strobe (0.5-second intervals), Tracer
3. Color Bar The EBU color bar is displayed for recording (it records on the initial section of the tape so that it can
be used as a reference signal during playback.)
Monitor screen for SMPTE color bar signal Monitor screen for EBU color bar signal
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4.5.12 Microphone Stereo microphone (using electret condenser microphone)
1. Stereo directional Approx. 90 EVF, LCD monitor indicators
2. Frequency characteristics Normal/Voice/Wind Screen
selector
3. Microphone amplifier Selectable Includes ATT (20 dB)selector switch Audio level meter
Sensitivity (can also be used by external microphone)
Recording level Adjustable Can be used when selecting the recording level
(manual). The L and R recording level adjusting dials are used while viewing the
level meter (LCD) or monitoring the volume through headphones.
4.5.13 Other additional functions
1. Time code Displays recording time (0:00:00 to 7:59:59) and records in sub-code area.
2. Data code The date and camera information during recording are automatically recorded and can be displayed
during playback.
Time and date Automatic calendar range: January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2030 (the initial setting is January 1, 2002)
World clock capability (select the name of your destination city and the date and time are automati-
cally adjusted to the local date and time); supports daylight savings time.
During playback, time can be displayed in three different modes (date only, time and date, or time
only). (Time and date can be displayed for January 1, 1990 through December 31, 2089.)
Camera data Shutter speed, F-number, and gain information are recorded (but not displayed during recording), and
can be displayed during playback.
3. Accessory shoe Included. This product has contacts for the advanced accessory shoe and Canon Speedlite.
Advanced shoe Supports the MA-300 Microphone Adapter, DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone, and VL-3 Video Light
E-TTL strobe Canon Speedlite 220EX, (380EX), 420EX, and 550EX can be attached for shooting with automatic
flash control during photo shooting and card recording.
This product has interlinked zoom operation with the (380EX), 420EX, and 550EX. Bounce shooting
and added light function are not supported. (E-TTL is not supported when the MA-300 Microphone
Adapter is attached.)
The flash cannot be used during AE lock, manual mode, when the shutter speed is 1/2000
second or more, or during Slow Shutter.
In Tv mode, the shutter speed that can be set during flash shooting ranges from 1/60 (1/50)
second to 1/1000 second.
4. REC Search mechanism Included. Tape can be played (forward or reverse) by pressing the REC Search button while camera
recording is paused. (When REC Search ends, the camera recording is paused again.)
5. REC Review function Included. Accessed by operating the Recording Check button ( ) when camera recording is paused.
6. Zero Set Memory Included. This function allows you to rewind or fast-forward the tape to the position where the WL-
D77 Zero Set Memory key is pressed (the counter value is set to 0:00:00). (During recording,
only zero setting is allowed. This function can be used in Playback mode.)
7. Remote control reception ON/OFF Possible. This can be done in Camera mode and VCR mode (through menu selection). When operating
WL-D77, this takes approx. 2 seconds.
8. Headphone volume adjustment Possible.
9. Self timer 10 seconds. The timer is approx. 2 seconds when set by the WL-D77 Wireless Controller.
10. Interval timer Interval time: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes Recording time: 0.5 second, 1 second, 1.5
seconds, 2 seconds (The time can be set in the menu.)
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11. Zebra pattern Areas of 80% or more brightness are indicated by a black-and-white zebra pattern.
Zebra pattern level Adjustable Can be set to 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, or 100% (menu setting)
12. Custom keys One. A function can be assigned to the key from among the following options: Index Recording,
Zebra Pattern, VCR Stop, On Screen, MIC, MIC ATT, Grip Zoom Speed, Handle Zoom Speed, Level
Meter, AE Shift, Image Stabilization, and No Setting (when using in Camera mode).
In Card mode, a function can be assigned from among the following options: Zebra Pattern, On Screen,
Grip Zoom Speed, Handle Zoom Speed, AE Shift, Image Stabilization, and No Setting.
In VCR mode, the function can be assigned from among the following options: On Screen, MIC, MIC
ATT, AUDIO IN ATT, Level Meter, and No Setting. In card playback mode, a function can be
assigned from On Screen and No Setting.
13. Custom presets A single preset button is provided. The image quality adjustment settings (color gain, hue, sharpness,
and setup level) can be stored to a button beforehand so that the optimum adjustment conditions can be
obtained when shooting by simply pressing the button.
The adjustments should be made while checking the image on the monitor.
Color gain adjustment Moving the cursor in the positive direction makes the colors darker, and moving in the negative direc-
tion makes the colors lighter. The user can select any setting for the color gain.
Hue adjustment Moving the cursor in the R direction makes skin tones redder, and moving in the G direction makes
skin tones greener. Since the coloring in skin tones can have a green hue under fluorescent lighting,
adjusting the hue can be effective in these cases.
Sharpness adjustment Moving the cursor in the positive direction makes the image clearer, and moving in the negative direc-
tion makes the image blurrier. The user can adjust the sharpness of the image to any selected setting.
Setup level adjustment Moving the cursor in the positive direction reduces the depth of the dark areas, and moving in the
negitive direction reduces the lift of the dark areas.
14. Displayed text recording The text displayed in the viewfinder can be recorded together with the image.
Combining with the EVF DISPLAY function allows the following information to be recorded (EVF
DISPLAY key toggle operation).
1. Normal display
2. Recording mode, operation mode, time code counter, and emergency indicator only
3. No display
The following are displayed when date and time display is selected in the display settings menu or
guide display.
1. Normal display
2. Recording mode, operation mode, time code counter, emergency indicator, and clock indicator
3. Clock indicator
4. No display
15. 16:9 area marker By displaying the area marker in the viewfinder during shooting, you can see beforehand which sec-
tions will be cut when a video shot in a 4:3 screen is converted to a 16:9 wide video.
16. Headphone volume adjustment Adjusted using the volume adjustment dial (15 levels). The volume can also be turned off.
16 : 9 area marker
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17. Title mix function This function allows title images recorded on a memory card to be mixed and recorded during camera
shooting.
Mix title image Shooting can be performed by using the Title button on the handle display to select the image using
Title Image Select (Select Title Mix from the Camera menu to open the Title Mix menu, and then
select the image from the multi-images on the Title Image Select screen (six images displayed on a
screen)) and then by mixing the title images.
Create title image The PHOTO button is used to load the image when the Create Title Image screen displays the message
PUSH SET TO MAKE A TITLE. Once the image is loaded, Color Select and Mix Level can be used
to select the colors and adjust (brightness level) the area of the title image that was loaded.
Select Color for title image Select Color can be used to change to full-color or specific colors (nine available colors: black, blue,
green, cyan, red, magenta, yellow, and white), switch the cut and uncut sections.
Mix Level adjustment Mix Level can be used to retouch the cut section as a title image. The cut section and uncut section can
be switched as the title image using Color Select.
Record title image The title image (the same color as Mix Level) is recorded in the SD Memory card or MultiMedia card
using the Record command. (Once the title image is recorded in the memory card, changes can no
longer be made to the mix level and color.) The loaded image will be lost if Title Mix mode is exited
without saving the image to a card. (The memory card needs to be inserted beforehand.)
* Title Mix cannot be used in Easy Recording mode and when the color bar is displayed.
The flash and video light are disabled when creating a title image.
4.6 Recorder
4.6.1 Recording functions Camera shooting and recording, DV input recording, analog input recording
1. Recording format Consumer electronics digital DVC (SD specs)
2. Tape speed SD spec Approx. 18.83 mm/second (in SP mode)
Approx. 12.57 mm/second (in LP mode)
3. DV input recording Complies with IEEE1394.
Records video/audio signals from a digital video camera connected through a DV cable.
4. Analog input recording Records analog video/audio signals using an S Video terminal and AV mini terminal.
5. Priority of terminals during DV terminal > S Video terminal > AV mini terminal
recording
4.6.2 Insert Recording Possible
1. Insert-capable tapes Only tapes with SP recording can be used in Insert Recording.
4.6.3 Audio Dubbing Recording Possible (SD spec tapes only)
1. Audio Dubbing-capable tapes Only tapes with 12-bit/SP recording (other than 4-channel simultaneous recording) can be used in
Audio Dubbing Recording.
2. Audio Dubbing signal input Audio signal from LINE (AV mini terminal) or microphone (external > internal).
3. Switching To Audio Dubbing Switch by pressing the Audio Dubbing button on the player or the remote control during Playback
Pause
4.6.4 Playback functions Standard Playback and Superb Playback
1. Standard Playback
a. Video Video recorded in SP and LP modes
b. Audio 16-bit Supports the following sampling frequencies: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz.
12-bit Sampling frequency: 32 kHz
Stereo 1, Stereo 2, or mixed playback of Stereo 1 and Stereo 2 (variable mix ratio)
2. Special Playback Plays video only
a. Still image playback Simulated frame playback: During normal movies
Frame playback: During frame movies, photo shooting
b. Fast-forward playback Approx. 11.5x speed
c. Rewind playback Approx. 11.5x speed
d. Frame playback Forward/reverse frame feeding
e. Slow playback Forward/reverse 1/3-speed
f. 1x SP playback Forward/reverse 1x speed
g. 2x SP playback Forward/reverse 2x speed
h. Edit search Forward/reverse 1x speed
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4.6.5 Tape fast-forward/rewind time Approx. 2 minutes and 20 seconds (using 60-minute tape)
4.6.6 Input signals
1. DV terminal DV terminal (4P)
Signals SD format signals complying with IEEE1394-AV/C protocol
2. S Video terminal
Signal configuration PAL Y/C separated video signal
Video signals 1 Vp-p (brightness + synchronization signal)
Color signals 0.3 Vp-p (color burst signal)
Impedance 75
3. AV mini terminal 3.5 mm (Video and audio share the same terminal)
a. Video signals
Signal configuration PAL standard color video signals
Input impedance 75
Signal level 1 Vp-p (composite)
b. Audio signals
Impedance 47 k (AUDIO ATT)/47 k (AUDIO IN)
Signal level 0 dBv (47 k)/-10 dBv (47 k)
4. Microphone terminal 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Impedance 5.6 k (MIC ATT)/5.6 k (MIC IN)
Signal level -35 dBv (600 )/-55 dBv (600 )
4.6.7 Output signals
1. DV terminal
Output signal Complies with IEEE1394-AV/C protocol
2. S Video terminal
Signal configuration PAL Y/C separated video signal
Video signal 1 Vp-p (brightness + synchronization signal)
Color signal 0.3 Vp-p (color burst signal)
Brightness signal S/N 50 dB or higher
Horizontal resolution
Self re-recording Maximum 540 TV lines (screen center)
Camera EEout Maximum 540 TV lines (screen center)
Catalog value: 540 TV lines (screen center)
3. Video/audio terminal 3.5 mm jack
a. Video signals
Video signal configuration PAL standard color video signals
Output impedance 75
Output signal level 1 Vp-p (composite)
Horizontal resolution
Self re-recording Approx. 540 TV lines (screen center)
Camera EEout Approx. 540 TV lines (screen center)
Catalog value: 540 TV lines (screen center)
b. Audio signals
Audio signal type Stereo audio signals (supports monaural output function)
Output impedance 3 k or less
Output signal level +4 dBm (Full Scale)
Frequency characteristic 20 Hz to 23 kHz 16 bit (1 kHz reference 3 dB range)
20 Hz to 25 kHz 12 bit (1 kHz reference 3 dB range)
Audio signal S/N (Full Scale) A-curve compensation
During microphone terminal input 55 dB or higher
During line input 70 dB or higher
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4. S Video terminal
Signal configuration PAL Y/C separated video signal
Video signal 1 Vp-p (brightness + synchronization signal)
Color signal 0.3 Vp-p (color burst signal)
Brightness signal S/N 45 dB or higher
Horizontal resolution
Self re-recording Approx. 540 TV lines (screen center)
Camera EEout Approx.540 TV lines (screen center)
Catalog value: Approx. 540 TV lines (screen center)
5. Headphone terminal 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Output impedance 120
Output signal level -25 dBv (with 16 load)
6. USB port Complies with USB 1.1
USB device class Complies with mass storage class 1.0
Compatible computer systems Windows systems: IBM-compatible PC/ATs, NEC PC98-NX Series
Macintosh systems: Power Macintosh, PowerBook, iMac, iBook
Computer operating system Windows systems: Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Macintosh systems: Mac OS 8.6 to X
4.6.8 Memory card system
1. Types of memory cards used MultiMedia card, SD memory card
2. Recordable image types and image
quality
Card Recording mode Camera images can be recorded by pressing the Photo button.
3. File system Complies with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system); complies with Exif 2.2, and supports DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format).
Image recording JPEG
Card volume label CANON_DV
DCF folder and file name //DCIM/xxxCANON/AUT_yyyy.JPG xxx: Folder number yyyy: File number
Title image folder and file name //TITLE/USRyyyyy.JPG yyyyy: File number
File number Files are internally managed in the following format: Folder Number_File Number.
Photographed images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9999, and are stored in folders (9999
files to a folder). Individual folders are assigned numbers from 100 to 999.
4. Recorded image size 640(H) 480(V), 1488(H) 1128(V)
5. Number of recorded images
(SDM-8M)
Still image Fine mode Approx. 66 images (per image: approx. 120 KB)
Standard mode Approx. 120 images (per image: approx. 65 KB)
The specifications for the number of recorded images are simple reference numbers; actual capacity
varies significantly according to photographing conditions such as the subject and the focal length at
the time of shooting.
6. Card formatting Cards should be formatted using the format command in the camcorders menu. Cards formatted on a
PC cannot be guaranteed to function properly as they may malfunction depending on the operating
system.
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4.6.9 Other functions
1. Editing function Can be used starting in Recording Pause or Stop mode, or starting with the power off. This does not
apply to cases where the cassette has been removed.
2. Automatic stop function This function is activated in the following cases:
When forward or reverse still image playback is continued for approx. 5 minutes
When a condensation warning is displayed
When the tape end or beginning is reached
3. Power automatic stop function This function is activated in the following cases:
When recording pause is continued for approx. 5 minutes
When the battery voltage falls below a specified value
4. Time code Automatically written during recording. Time code values range from 0:00:00:00 to 7:59:59:29
(hours: minutes: seconds: frames).
5. Photo search This function searches for images shot in Photo mode.
Forward/reverse photo search (use the / keys on the remote control after selecting Photo
Search with the remote control Search Select key)
Values can be entered in a range of up to the 10
th
photo from the current position.
6. Date search If there is more than one recording date, this function cue up to the position where the date changes.
Forward/reverse date search (use the / keys on the remote control after selecting Date Search
with the remote control Search Select key)
Values can be entered in a range of up to the 10
th
date from the current position.
7. Index search This function detects the positions where index signals were inserted during camera recording.
Forward and reverse index search (use the / keys on the remote control after selecting Date
Search with the remote control Search Select key)
Values can be entered in a range of up to the 10
th
date from the current position.
8. World clock display After setting a reference city (the city where the clocks time is set), when you take a picture, select the
name of the city where you are shooting and the date and time will be automatically changed to the
local date and time, and recorded in the data code.
9. Insert recording This function allows insertion recording of video and audio from the DV terminal, S-video terminal,
and AV mini terminal to tape that has been recorded in SP mode. This function cannot be performed
for input signals with copy protection.
10. Audio Dubbing Audio from the AV mini-terminal or microphones (built-in microphone or external microphones) can only
be recorded to tape as a 12-bit/SP mode recording when not using 4-channel simultaneous recording.
11. Speaker Built-in speaker, with volume adjustment
12. File transfer When the USB port on the PC and the USB port on the camcorder are connected using the interface
cable (IFC-300PCU) of the AK620 accessory kit, still images (JPEG files) recorded on the memory
card can be transferred to the PC.
If the ZoomBrowser program (for Windows) or ImageBrowser program (for Macintosh) on the
Digital Video Solutions Disk of the AK620 accessory kit is installed on the PC in advance, you can
transfer the desired images to the PC while viewing thumbnails of the still images recorded on the
memory card.
4.7 Terminals and ports
1. DV terminal Special 4-pin connector (IEEE1394 compatible); input and output
2. S Video terminal 4-pin mini-DIN; input and output
3. Video/audio terminal 3.5 mm, AV mini-terminals (yellow); input and output
4. External microphone input terminal 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
5. Headphone terminal 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
6. Editing terminal 2.5 mm mini mini jack (supports LANC)
7. USB port mini-B
8. Accessory shoe Compatible with advanced shoe contacts and flash contacts (E-TTL)
9. Memory card connection terminal Multi-pin
10. Battery terminal 2-pin
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4.8 Power supply
1. Input power 7.2 V DC (battery)
2. Power consumption During shooting: Approx. 4.8 W (EVF); approx. 5.7 W (LCD)
During playback: Approx. 5.3 W (LCD)
4.9 Dimensions (W_H_D) Approx. 118 136 306 mm (approx. 4 5/8 5 3/8 12 inches)
4.10 Weight
1. Camcorder alone: Approx. 1.12 kg (approx. 2 lb, 7 1/2 oz)
2. Total equipped weight: Approx. 1.27 kg (approx. 2 lb, 12 3/4 oz)
(Includes hood, BP-915, DVM-E30, lens cap and lithium button battery)
4.11 Temperature and humidity requirements
1. Temperature and humidity 0 to 40C, maximum 85% relative humidity
requirements for performance
2. Temperature and humidity -5 to 45C, maximum 65% relative humidity
requirements for operation
4.12 Related products (list main accessories, including those not currently for sale)
Canon Digital Videocassette DVM-E60/DVM-E30
Canon Battery Pack BP-914/BP-915/BP-924/ BP-927/BP-930/BP-930R/BP-941/BP-945
* Canon Compact Power Adapter CA-920
Power Cable DOM/A/E/B/AS
* Canon Car Battery Adapter CB-920
* Canon Power Supply Coupler DC-920
Canon Dual Battery Charger/Holder CH-910 A/E/B/AS
Power Supply Coupler DC-915 (supplied with CH-910)
Canon Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50
Canon Battery Video Light VL-10Li
Canon Video Light VL-3
* Canon Canon Wireless Remote Controller WL-D77
Canon Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000
* Canon Microphone Adapter MA-300
* Canon Wide-Converter WD-58H (with hood)
* Canon System Case HC-4100
Canon DV Cable CV-150F (4-4 pin)
Canon DV Cable CV-250F (4-6 pin)
Canon Interface Cable IFC-300PCU
Canon Stereo Video Cable STV-150N
Canon S-Video Cable S-150
Canon Skirt Adapter PC-A10 (PAL models only)
Canon Shoulder Strap SS-650
* Canon Digital Video Solution Disk Ver. 3.0
Canon Speedlite 220EX, (380EX), 420EX, 550EX
* New product
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6. System diagram
SD Memory Card
or
MultiMediaCard
IFC-300PCU USB Cable
PC Card Adapter
FD Adapter
Stereo Microphone
(commercially available)
WL-D77
Wireless
Controller
MiniDV
Video
Cassette
TV
VCR
ZR-1000 Zoom
Remote Controller
WD-58H
MA-300 Microphone
Adapter
DM-50 Directional
Stereo Microphone
VL-3 Video Light
CB-920 Car Battery
Adapter
(Available soon)
DC-920
DC Coupler
SS-650 Shoulder Strap
CA-920 Compact
Power Adapter
CH-910 Dual Battery
Charger/Folder
220EX/420EX/550EX
Speedlight
HC-4100
Sysytem Case
S-150 S-video Cable
Digital Device
Personal Computer
CV-150F DV Cable
BP-900 Series
Battery Pack
STV-250N Stereo
Video Cable
BP-900 Series
Battery Pack
VL-10Li
Battery
Video Light
BP-900 Series
Battery Pack
CV-150F/CV-250F DV Cable
PC-A10
SCART
Adapter
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7. Overview of viewfinder/LCD Panel displays
7-1 Camera mode
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Camera mode
Zoom, exposure, and exposure correction
indicator display
(displayed for approx. four seconds after
zooming)
Digital zoom is OFF
Zooming is stopped
Zooming to telephoto end
Zooming to wide end
Digital zoom is ON
Using 40x
Using 100x
Exposure
Exposure is set to minimum Cursor flashes
Exposure is set to 0
Exposure is set to maximum Cursor flashes
Exposure correction
During AE No display
Exposure maximum -11 levels During mirror
Shooting mirror
Exposure initial value mode (LCD)
Exposure maximum +11 levels
Camera information display
(program AE, shutter speed, aperture value)
Program AE display
Green mode is selected Green display
Auto mode is selected The AUTO display is shown for
Shutter priority mode selected approx. four Seconds after the
1/8 second is set selection is mode
1/15,000 second is set
Clear scan is selected
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Aperture priority mode is selected
F1.6 is set
F8.0 is set
Manual mode is selected
Shutter speed is set
1/8 (1/6) second is set
1/15,000 (1/16,000) second is set
Aperture value is set
F1.6 is set
F8 is set
Gain setting 0 dB, 6 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB
Sand & Snow mode is selected
Spotlight mode is selected
AE lock display
AE lock display
AE lock is set to minimum exposure Number flashes during minimum
exposure
During AE lock
AE lock is set to maximum exposure Number flashes during maximum
exposure
AE shift display
AE shift is set to minimum
AE shift is 0
AE shift is set to maximum
When Full Auto is selected
Program AE mode menu
User custom preset settings display
ND filter display
Turn off ND filter instruction is displayed mark flashes
Attach external ND filter instruction is mark flashes
displayed
Turn on ND filter instruction is displayed ND, mark flashes
ND filter is on ND is displayed
Other conditions No display
Manual focus display Displayed only during manual focus
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
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Digital Feature display
Fade Trigger FADE-T
Wipe WIPE
Overlap OVERLAP
Black and White BLK & WHT
Sepia SEPIA
Art ART
Mirror MIRROR
Mosaic MOSAIC
Strobe STROBE
Tracer TRACER
Color bar CLR BARS
Digital effects are turned off D. EFFECT
Digital Feature menu
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
When Fader is selected
When Effects is selected
Digital Feature selection
Press the D.E. SEL button in Camera mode, VCR mode, or Card Recording mode.
The line where the cursor is located in the menu is displayed with a turquoise background.
The previously selected items and the corresponding settings are shown in yellow.
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Date and time display and custom key display
Date and time display
Area and daylight saving time display
London LONDON
London daylight saving time LONDON
Paris PARIS
Cairo CAIRO
Moscow MOSCOW
Dubai DUBAI
Karachi KARACHI
Dacca DACCA
Bangkok BANGKOK
Hong Kong H. KONG
Tokyo TOKYO
Sydney SYDNEY
Solomon Islands SOLOMON
Wellington WELLGTN
Samoa SAMOA
Honolulu HONOLU.
Anchorage ANCHOR.
Los Angeles L.A.
Denver DENVER
Chicago CHICAGO
New York N.Y.
Caracas CARACAS
Rio RIO
Fernando FERNAN.
Azores AZORES
Azores AZORES
Time and date display 01-01-2002 AM 12:00 to 12-31-2020 PM 12:59
Custom key display
Index Write function is set INDEX WRITE
Zebra Pattern function is set ZWBRA
VCR Stop function is set VCR STOP
On Screen function is set TV SCREEN
Microphone Characteristics (MIC) is set MIC F SEL
Microphone Attenuation (MIC ATT) function is set MIC ATT
Grip Zoom Speed function is set ZOOM GRIP
Handle Zoom Speed function is set ZOOM HANDLE
Audio Level Meter function is set AUDIO LEVEL
AE Shift function is set AE SHIFT
Image Stabilization function is set IMAGE S.
Image stabilizer display
The image stabilizer is ON
The image stabilizer is OFF No display
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
S P A R I
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Approx. 100% remaining
Approx. 75% remaining
Approx. 50% remaining
Approx. 25% remaining
Approx. 0% remaining
Battery pack low power warning
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Tape mode display
SP mode is selected SP
LP mode is selected LP
Operation mode display
During Record (green display) REC
During Record Pause (green display) PAUSE
Playback is stopped (green display) STOP
During Cassette Eject (green display) or Error (flashes red) EJECT
During Forward Record Search/Record Review (green display)
During Reverse Record Search/Record Review (green display)
White balance display
When Set is selected
When Indoor is selected
When Outdoor is selected
Tape counter display
Time code display
Not entered
Zero Set Memory
Not entered
Timer display
During recording Count up from recording
start (0 seconds) to 10
During self timer countdown seconds
All other conditions No display
Tape information display
Remaining tape amount is unknown
Remaining tape amount is unknown (during interval recording)
255 minutes of tape remaining green
99 minutes of tape remaining green
5 minutes of tape remaining yellow
0 minutes of tape remaining red
Tape end flashes red
When the erasure prevention is set to ON, the display flashes in red.
Self timer and interval timer display
Self timer is set
Interval timer is set Lights up
Interval timer is in standby Flashes
Battery pack remaining power display
sec sec
sec sec
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Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Power warning display for lithium button battery Flashes red
Condensation warning display Flashes red
Remote control sensor display
Remote control code 1 is selected
Remote control code 2 is selected
Remote control OFF is selected The display flashes violet
for approx. four seconds
when the remote control
signal is received
Microphone characteristics display
Normal is selected NORMAL
Voice is selected VOICE
Wind Screen Cut is selected W. SCREEN
Displayed text recording warning CHAR. REC Red text display flashes
Audio mode display
16-bit is selected 16 bit
12-bit is selected 12 bit
* Displayed for approx. four seconds after the menu setting is made
DV control display
IEEE1394 connected device side is in Record status
IEEE1394 connected device side is in Stop/Pause status
IEEE1394 connected device side is in Unable to Receive
DV Control status
IEEE1394 is not connected The DV IF indicator flashes
DV control is off
16:9 mode display
16:9 mode is selected 16:9
Movie mode, Photo mode, and Index Recording
Still image recording (Photo recording) is set
Frame Movie mode is selected
Normal Recording (Field Movie) mode is selected
Index Recording is selected
Half-press lock display
The display flashes in white during AF operation and then turns green
after AF lock
Advanced shoe information
DM-50/VL-3 valid connection
Flash display
Flash charging Flashes white
Flash charged Green display
Level meter and headphone volume adjustment display
Level meter is set to Auto
Level meter is set to Manual
Mirror shooting is set to Auto
Mirror shooting is set to Manual
No display
No display
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Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Headphone volume is adjusted
Headphones are off
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7-2 VCR mode
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
VCR mode
Audio output display
12-bit Stereo 1 is selected
12-bit Stereo 2 is selected
12-bit Mix 1:1 is selected
12-bit Mix Variable is selected
16-bit No display
Audio Mix Balance display
ST-1:ST-2 = 1:0
ST-1:ST-2 = 1:1
ST-1:ST-2 = 0:1
Custom key setting display
On Screen is set TV SCREEN
Microphone is set MIC
Microphone Attenuation (MIC ATT) is set MIC ATT
Audio Input Attenuation is set AUDIO ATT
Level meter is set AUDIO LEVEL
Custom key setting is turned off No display
Data code display
T
i
m
e
a
n
d
d
a
t
e
s
e
l
e
c
t
i
o
n
Date setting
Time and date Time and date and camera data Camera data
Data code setting
Time setting
Date and time
setting
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Camera data
F-number display The F-number for this product is
F 1.6 to F 8.
F-number closed
When not entered
Shutter speed display The shutter speed of this product
ranges from 1/8 (1/6) to 1/15000
(1/16000) sec.
Not entered
Time display
Time setting is selected
Not entered
Time and time setting are selected
Not entered
Date display
Not entered
Recording mode display Based on the recording mode in the camera mode display
Operating mode display
During Recording Red display
During Recording pause Green display
Cassette is ejected
Playback is stopped
Playback
Fast-forward
Rewind
No tape
Fast-forward playback
2 SP playback
1 SP playback
Slow playback
Frame advance playback
Still image playback
Reverse still image playback
Frame reverse playback
Slow reverse playback
1 SP reverse playback
2 SP reverse playback
Rewind playback Green display
Forward date/photo search
Reverse date/photo search
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
JAN.
DEC.
.
.
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FF return
REW return
AV Insert pause
AV Insert recording
Audio dubbing pause
Audio dubbing recording
Tape counter
Time code display
Not entered
Zero Set Memory Same as during Camera mode
Remaining tape display Same as during Camera mode
Remaining battery power warning display Same as during Camera mode
Condensation warning display Same as during Camera mode
Remote sensor code display Same as during Camera mode
Microphone characteristics display Same as during Camera mode
Audio mode display Same as during Camera mode
16:9 mode display Same as during Camera mode
DV input display
During DV input
AV to DV signal conversion is selected
Other conditions No display
Speaker volume adjustment/headphone/level
meter display
Speaker volume adjustment
Volume is OFF
Headphone volume adjustment display Same as during Camera mode
Level meter display Same as during Camera mode
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
RTN
RTN
4
IN
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7-3 Camera/card mode
Camera/card mode
Zoom, exposure, and exposure correction display
Zoom display Same as during Camera mode (This is only displayed for optical zoom.)
Exposure display Same as during Camera mode
Exposure correction display Same as during Camera mode
Camera information display
Program AE mode display Same as during Camera mode
AE lock display Same as during Camera mode
AE shift display Same as during Camera mode
Custom preset display Same as during Camera mode
ND filter display Same as during Camera mode
Manual focus display Same as during Camera mode
Date and time display/custom key display
Time and date display Same as during Camera mode
(date and time only)
Custom key display
Zebra Pattern is selected ZEBRA
On Screen is selected TV SCREEN
Grip Zoom Speed is selected ZOOM GRIP
Handle Zoom Speed is selected ZOOM HANDLE
AE Shift is selected AE SHIFT
Image Stabilization is selected IMAGE S.
No function is selected No display
Card recording image quality display
White balance display Same as during Camera mode
Card access display
During saving of image Shown in red, displayed in sequence
When card access is set to ON (motion video display provided by bitmap (red
box moves to right))
During loading of image Shown in green, displayed in sequence
When card access is set to ON (motion video display provided by bitmap
(green box moves to left))
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
FINE
STD
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Card free space display
No card (flashes red)
9999 or more images can be recorded (The card display is green from
9999 images down to 6 images)
99 images can be recorded
5 images can be recorded (Card display is yellow from 5
images down to 1 image)
0 images can be recorded (Card display is red)
Self timer display Same as during Camera mode
Battery remaining power/low power warning display Same as during Camera mode
Lithium battery low-power warning display Same as during Camera mode
Condensation warning display Same as during Camera mode
Remote sensor code display Same as during Camera mode
Half-press lock display Same as during Camera mode
Flash display Same as during Camera mode
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
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7-4 Card playback mode
Print mark display
Protect mark display
DCF file name display
Directory Number_File Number
Card access display
Writing to card Shown in red, displayed in sequence
When card access is set to ON (motion video display provided by bitmap (red
box moves to right))
Reading from card Shown in green, displayed in sequence
When card access is set to ON (motion video display provided by bitmap (green
box moves to left))
Image number display
No card (Display flashes red)
Checking number of images recorded on card
0 recorded images
9
th
of 99 recorded images
99
th
of 99 recorded images
9999
th
of 9999 recorded images
Image size display (Horizontal pixels) Changes according to image size
Custom key display
On Screen is set TV SCREEN
No setting is made No display
Data code display Same as during VCR mode (date and time only)
Slideshow operation guide display
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
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7-5 Menu display
The available menu items are Camera Mode, VCR Mode, Card/Camera Mode, and Card Playback Mode.
7-5-1 Camera mode
Main menu item Submenu item
PAL model
Backup
Settings Default
CAM. SET UP D. ZOOM OFF 40X Lithium
40X battery
200X
MOVIE MODE NORMAL NORMAL Lithium
FRAME battery
IMAGE S. ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
AE SHIFT Lithium
batter
16 : 9 ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
ZEBRA ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
ZEBRA LEVEL 80 90 Lithium
85 battery
90
95
100
ZOOM GRIP VARIABLE VARIABLE Lithium
LOW battery
MEDIUM
FAST
ZOOM HANDLE LOW MEDIUM Lithium
MEDIUM battery
FAST
CLEAR SCAN 50.3 Hz 50.3 Hz Lithium
200 Hz battery
SELF-TIMER ON OFF Reset by turning
OFF power on
INTERVAL Go to Interval Setting screen
RETURN
CSTM PRESET COLOR GAIN Lithium
battery
COLOR PHASE Lithium
battery
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Main menu item Submenu item
PAL model
Backup
Settings Default
CSTM PRESET SHARPNESS Lithium
battery
SETUP LEVEL Lithium
batter
RETURN
VCR SET UP REC MODE SP SP Lithium
LP battery
AUDIO MODE 16 bit 16 bit Lithium
12 bit battery
MIC ATT ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
MIC NORMAL NORMAL Lithium
VOICE battery
W. SCREEN
PWR SAVE SHUT OFF SHUT OFF Lithium
VCR STOP
RETURN
DISP. SET UP LCD BRIGHT *1 Lithium
battery
EVF BRIGHT *1 Lithium
battery
LCD MIRROR *1 ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
16 : 9 GUIDES ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
TV SCREEN ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
AUDIO LEVEL ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
GUIDE INFO *1 OFF OFF Lithium
CUSTOM KEY battery
D/T DISPLAY
CARD ACCESS ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
DEMO MODE ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
RETURN
SYSTEM WL. REMOTE *2 Lithium
battery
OFF
TALLY LAMP ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
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Main menu item Submenu item
PAL model
Backup
Settings Default
SYSTEM BEEP *1 ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
CHAR. REC ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
DV CONTROL ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
T. ZONE/DST LONDON PARIS Lithium
LONDON battery
PARIS
PARIS
CAIRO
MOSCOW
DUBAI
KARACHI
DACCA
BANGKOK
H.KONG
TOKYO
SYDNEY
SOLOMON
WELLGTN
SAMOA
HONOLU.
ANCHOR.
L.A.
DENVER
CHICAGO
N.Y.
CARACAS
RIO
FERNAN.
AZORES
AZORES
RETURN
CUSTOM KEY CUSTOM KEY INDEX WRITE INDEX WRITE Lithium
ZEBRA battery
VCR STOP
TV SCREEN
MIC
MIC ATT
ZOOM GRIP
ZOOM HANDLE
AUDIO LEVEL
AE SHIFT
IMAGE S.
(No display)
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Main menu item Submenu item
PAL model
Backup
Settings Default
CAM. SET UP INTERVAL T. ON OFF
OFF
INTERVAL 30 sec 30 sec
1 min
5 min
10 min
REC TIME 0.5 sec 0.5 sec
1.0 sec
1.5 sec
2.0 sec
RETURN
Main menu item Submenu item
PAL model
Backup
Settings Default
Interval Setting
TITLE MIX TITLE SELECT Go to Title Image Selection screen
TITLE MAKE Go to Title Image Selection screen
RETURN
Main menu item Submenu item
PAL model
Backup
Settings Default
Select Title Mix Selection Screen
TITLE MIX TITLE MAKE COLOR SELECT
MIX LEVEL
SEAVE
RETURN
Main menu item Submenu item
PAL model
Backup
Settings Default
Title Image Creation Screen
*1: Except for the menu screens, the regular screens do not show indicators for Tally lamp, Beep, LCD bright, Mirror, or Date and
Time.
*2: Except for the menu screens, this is shown on the regular screen for only four seconds after the power is
turned on and after exiting the menu. However, this is displayed only when the date and time setting is turned off.
Also, OFF ( ) in the remote control code is constantly displayed.
RETURN
TITLE MIX Go to Title Mix Selection screen
RETURN
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Main menu item Submenu item
PAL model
Backup
Settings Default
VCR SET UP OUTPUT CH *1 L/R L/R Reset by tuming power
L/L off
R/R
AUDIO DUB. AUDIO IN AUDIO IN Lithium
MIC. IN battery
MIC NORMAL NORMAL Lithium
VOICE battery
W. SCREEN
MIC ATT ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
AUDIO ATT ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
AV DV OUT ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
RETURN
DISP. SET UP LCD BRIGHT *1 Lithium
battery
EVF BRIGHT *1 Lithium
battery
DISPLAYS ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
6 SEC. DATE *1 ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
DATA CODE *2 DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Lithium
CAMERA DATA battery
CAM. & D/T
D/TIME SEL *2 DATE DATE & TIME Lithium
TIME battery
DATE & TIME
CUSTOM KEY ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
AUDIO LEVEL ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
RETURN
SYSTEM WL. REMOTE *2 Lithium
battery
OFF
TALLY LAMP ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
7-5-2 VCR mode
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SYSTEM BEEP ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
T. ZONE/DST LONDON PARIS Lithium
LONDON battery
PARIS
PARIS
CAIRO
MOSCOW
DUBAI
KARACHI
DACCA
BANGKOK
H.KONG
TOKYO
SYDNEY
SOLOMON
WELLGTN
SAMOA
HONOLU.
ANCHOR
L.A.
DENVER
CHICAGO
N.Y.
CARACAS
RIO
FERNAN.
AZORES
AZORES
D/TIME SEL *2 Lithium
battery
RETURN
CUSTOM KEY CUSTOM KEY TV SCREEN TV SCREEN Lithium
MIC battery
MIC ATT
AUDIO ATT
AUDIO LEVEL
(No display)
RETURN
Main menu item Submenu item
PAL model
Backup
Settings Default
*1: Except for the menu screens, the regular screens do not show indicators for the LCD bright, 6 sec. Date,
Output CH, or Beep.
*2: Except for the menu screens, this is shown on the regular screen only when the Data Code is set to ON.
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7-5-3 Card/Camera mode
Main menu item Submenu item
PAL model
Backup
Settings Default
CAM. SET UP IMAGE S. ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
AE SHIFT + 2. 0 0. 0 Lithium
batter
0. 0
- 2. 0
ZEBRA ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
ZEBRA LEVEL 80 90 Lithium
85 battery
90
95
100
ZOOM GRIP VARIABLE VARIABLE Lithium
LOW battery
MEDIUM
FAST
ZOOM HANDLE LOW MEDIUM Lithium
MEDIUM battery
FAST
SELF-TIMER ON OFF Reset by tuming power
OFF on
RETURN
CSSTM PRESET COLOR GAIN Lithium
battery
COLOR PHASE Lithium
battery
SHARPNESS Lithium
battery
SETUP LEVEL Lithium
battery
RETURN
CARD SET UP QUALITY FINE FINE Lithium
STANDARD battery
IMAGES RES. *1 1488 1128 1488 1128 Lithium
640 480 battery
FILE NOS. *1 PRSET CONTINUOS Lithium
CONTINUOS battery
SHTR SOUND ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
RETURN
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Main menu item Submenu item
PAL model
Backup
Settings Default
DISP. SET UP LCD BRIGHT *1 Lithium
battery
EVF BRIGHT *1 Lithium
battery
LCD MIRROR *1 ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
TV SCREEN ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
GUIDE INFO *1 OFF OFF Lithium
CUSTOM KEY battery
D/T DISPLAY
CARD ACCESS ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
DEMO MODE ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
RETURN
SYSTEM WL. REMOTE *2 Lithium
battery
OFF
BEEP *1 ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
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Main menu item Submenu item
PAL model
Backup
Settings Default
SISTEM T. ZONE/DST *2 LONDON PARIS Lithium
LONDON battery
PARIS
PARIS
CAIRO
MOSCOW
DUBAI
KARACHI
DACCA
BANGKOK
H.KONG
TOKYO
SYDNEY
SOLOMON
WELLGTN
SAMOA
HONOLU.
ANCHOR.
L.A.
DENVER
CHICAGO
N.Y.
CARACAS
RIO
FERNAN.
AZORES
AZORES
D/TIME SEL *2 Lithium
battery
RETURN
CUSTOM KEY CUSTOM KEY ZEBRA ZEBRA Lithium
TV SCREEN battery
ZOOM GRIP
ZOOM HANDLE
AF SHIFT
IMAGE S.
(No display)
RETURN
*1: Except for the menu screens, the regular screens do not show indicators for the Beep, LCD bright, Mirror,
Date and Time display, File No., and Shutter Sound.
*2: Except for the menu screens, this is shown on the regular screen for only four seconds after the power is
turned on and after exiting the menu. However, this is displayed only when the date and time setting is turned
off. Also, OFF ( ) in the remote control code is constantly displayed.
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7-5-4 Card Playback mode
Main menu item Submenu item
PAL model
Backup
Settings Default
CARD SET UP COPY CANCEL CANCEL Lithium
(Single screen) [ ] EXECUTE battery
PRINT MARK PRINT MARK Go to Erase All screen
IMAGE ERASE CANCEL CANCEL Lithium
SINGLE battery
ALL
PROTECT Go to Title Protect screen
TITLE ERASE Go to Title Erase screen
FORMAT CANCEL CANCEL Lithium
EXECUTE battery
RETURN
VCR SET UP REC MODE SP SP Lithium
LP battery
RETURN
DISP. SET UP LCD BRIGHT *1 Lithium
battery
EVF BRIGHT *1 Lithium
battery
DISPLAY ON ON Lithium
OFF <PLAYBK> battery
D/TIME SEL *2 DATE DATE & TIME Lithium
TIME battery
DATE & TIME
CUSTOM KEY ON ON Lithium
OFF <PLAYBK> battery
CARD ACCESS ON OFF Lithium
OFF battery
RETURN
SYSTEM WL. REMOTE *2 Lithium
battery
OFF
TALLY LAMP ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
BEEP *1 ON ON Lithium
OFF battery
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Main menu item Submenu item
PAL model
Backup
Settings Default
*1: Except for the menu screens, the regular screens do not show indicators for the LCD bright, Output CH, or
Beep.
*2: Except for the menu screens, this is shown on the regular screen only when the Data Code is set to ON.
However, this is displayed only when the date and time setting is turned off. Also, OFF ( ) in the remote
control code is constantly displayed.
SYSTEM T. ZONE/DST *2 LONDON PARIS Lithium
LONDON battery
PARIS
PARIS
CAIRO
MOSCOW
DUBAI
KARACHI
DACCA
BANGKOK
H.KONG
TOKYO
SYDNEY
SOLOMON
WELLGTN
SAMOA
HONOLU.
ANCHOR.
L.A.
DENVER
CHICAGO
N.Y.
CARACAS
RIO
FERNAN.
AZORES
AZORES
D/TIME SEL *2 Lithium
battery
RETURN
CUSTOM KEY CUSTOM KEY TV SCREEN TV SCREEN Lithium
(No display) battery
RETURN
RETURN
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7-6 Card-related screen displays
7-6-1 Card image check screen
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Card image check screen
Image protect set/clear screen
Image erase screens
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Slide show screen
7-6-2 Side show screen
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7-6-4 Image Protect screen
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Image protect screen
7-6-5 Print mark screen
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Print mark screen
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Index screen
7-6-3 Index screen
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Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Copy ( ) selection screen
Copy ( ) execute screen
All print marks are eraesd
7-6-6 Card execution/Copy screen
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Image erase selection screen
Erasing one image
7-6-7 Card execution/Image erase screen
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Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Warning: Erasing in progress
Erasing all images
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Format screen
Format execution confirmation screen
Format execution screen
7-6-8 Format screen
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Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Title mix selection screen
Title image selection screen
Title image creation standby screen
Title image creation screen
Create Title image:
Color selection screen
Create Title image:
Mix level selection screen
7-6-9 Title mix selection screen
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7-6-10 Title mix screen
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Title mix screen
7-6-11 Title erase screen
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Title erase screen
7-6-12 Title erase screen
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Title erase screen
7-6-13 Title protect screen
Menu indication PAL Model Remarks
Title protect screen
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7-7 Bitmap display
1. Animation at power ON Displayed only at power ON
K K K K K
from power OFF state (not
displayed when modes are
changed).
2. When cassette is inserted
K K Tape stopped
3. When tape is driven Forward driving: The reel is
(fast-forward/rewind) wound clockwise, and light
K K
moves from left to right.
Reverse driving: The reel is
wound counterclockwise, and
light moves from right to left.
4. During card reading Linked with card reading
display by character generator.
K K K K K Not displayed during slides, or
during frame movement on in
dex screen.
5. During card writing
Always displayed during card
K K K K K
writing.
5a.EVF and EE OUT in mirror
shooting mode for card recording The word [CARD]
K K K disappears in mirror shooting
mirror mode.
5b.LCD monitor in mirror shooting The word [CARD]
mirror mode for card recording disappears from the LCD
K K
monitor in mirror shooting
mirror mode, and a card
cutout area appears in the
upper left.
6. During card formatting
K K
Always displayed during card
formatting.
7. When an image is erased
K K K
Always displayed when an
image is erased.
8. Power OFF warning Displayed starting 20 seconds
K before the 5-minute timer
expires.
Modes which appear
Link to Menu
Bitmap Tape Card Tape Card
on-screen ON/OFF
Remarks
shooting recording playback Playback
setting
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Modes which appear
Link to Menu
Bitmap Tape Card Tape Card
on-screen ON/OFF
Remarks
shooting recording playback Playback
setting
9. USB connection with PC
Always displayed in PC mode.
10a. Recording level is set to AUTO
K K K
Not displayed during blue
background
10b. Recording level at EVF during
LR indicator is turned off. In
mirror shooting mode recording
the LCD monitor, the left and
is set to AUTO K K K K
right sides are displayed in
reverse.
10c. Recording level is set to
MANUAL
Not displayed during blue
K K K K
background
10d. Recording level at EVF during
LR indicator is turned off. In
mirror shootingmode recording
the LCD monitor, the left and
is set to MANUAL K K
right sides are displayed in
reverse.
11. 16:9 marker
K K K
Displayed under the level
meter
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7-8 Warning displays
When copy-protected tape is played.
When the power is turned on without setting the area and/or time and date.
When copy protection information is detected during DV input or LINE input, or when the signal output
from the television or VCR is garbled during analog input.
When a cassette is inserted while there is a mechanical error or condensation in the unit.
When "REC" is pressed in a mode that allows transition to REC, without a connection to DV input, or in
a condition where the connected DV input cannot be recognized.
When the battery power is low.
When condensation is detected (if a cassette is inserted, a "REMOVE THE CASSETTE" message appears).
When "REC" is pressed in a mode that allows transition to REC in VCR mode, if the cassette is set for
erasure prevention. In Camera mode, when the power is turned ON, when the "Start/Stop" button is
pressed, and when a cassette is inserted, if the cassette is set for erasure prevention.
When the tape end is detected, or when a key (FF, PLAY, etc.) which drives the tape forward is pressed
in a mode that allows transition to forward driving during the detection process.
When the Audio Dubbing or AV Insert button is pressed at a tape position recorded in LP; or when LP
mode is detected during audio dubbing or AV Insert.
When the Audio Dubbing button is pressed at a tape position with 16-bit or 4-channel simultaneous recording;
or when 16-bit mode or 4-channel simultaneous recording mode is detected during audio dubbing.
When a blank tape area is detected during audio dubbing or AV Insert.
When clogging is detected in the heads during continuous shooting switch mode.
When a card error occurs and data cannot be recorded on the card.
When the card is full.
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When an attempt is made to play an image in an unplayable format, an incompatible JPEG image, or
an image with corrupt data.
When an attempt is made to create a directory with the same name as an existing directory; or when
the maximum number of file numbers and directory numbers are created.
When there are too many print marks (51 or more), or when a mark file cannot be edited.
When there are no images to be played in the card.
When there is no card in the camcorder socket.
When an attempt is made to record on an SD card set for erasure prevention, in a mode that allows
card recording (VCR mode, Card Recording mode).
A warning (warning text) is displayed for approx. four seconds in the center of the screen when an
abnormality, etc. occurs.
**
**
While the warning (warning text) is displayed, only actions enabling a mode transition are accepted.
The warning display disappears simultaneous with the acceptance of such an action.
When the card cover is opend.
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7-9 LCD indicators
Level meter
During Camera mode and Line Input mode: Displayed when the REC LEVEL switch is set to MANU.
ST-1 During Camera mode: Displayed when set to 12-bit mode.
During VCR mode: Displayed during actual playback when Audio Monitor Select is not set to ST-2, except
when nothing is recorded on the tape or a 16-bit recording is being used.
DV IN mode: Displayed if ST-1 is selected in the display indicator when a 12-bit output signal is used at the
master side.
(Left side) Displayed when the camera is in playback status in VCR mode and ST-1 is displayed. It is also displayed
during 16-bit playback.
ST-2 During VCR mode: Displayed during actual playback when Audio Monitor Select is not set to ST-1, except
when nothing is recorded on the tape or a 16-bit recording is being used.
DV IN mode: Displayed if ST-2 is selected in Audio Monitor Select when a 12-bit output signal is used at the
master side.
(Right side) Displayed when the camera is in playback status in VCR mode and ST-2 is displayed.
During VCR mode: Displayed during actual playback when Audio Monitor Select is set to MIX, except when
nothing is recorded on the tape or a 16-bit recording is being used.
DV IN mode: Displayed if MIX is selected in Audio Monitor Select when a 12-bit output signal is used at the
master side.
Both the right and left sides are 24-segment level indicators with peak hold. The peak hold function displays
the peak segment for one second after the peak is updated.
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8. Backing up various data
8-1 Active memory (EEPROM, mechanical)
Focus position (when AF is off)
Zoom position
Custom button settings
User preset data
8-2 Backup by main power supply
The condensation timer is backed up by the main power supply alone.
8-3 Backup by main power supply or backup power supply (lithium button primary battery)
The table below lists the item (excluding menu items) backed up by the main power supply or backup power
supply (lithium button primary battery).
8-4 Backup conditions related to switching actions
8-4-1 Turning off the power (Camera mode)
When Camera mode is in Program AE mode.
In Easy Recording mode, after the power is turned on, the specifications are the same as in 9-4-2
(Switching to Easy Recording).
Item Default Remarks
Digital zoom position Optical tele end
WB data (SET)
Time and date settings (auto date) 2002. 1.1 12:00 AM
Menu cursor position Very top
Time code - - - -
Mix balance Center
Headphone volume Center
Speaker volume Center
Mechanical errors - - - - Reset when main power supply is disconnected.
Item Power switch OFF, VCR
G Camera (tape/card) mode
Program AE menu Backup
Autofocus ON/OFF Reset (set to AF)
AE lock ON/OFF Reset (set to OFF)
Digital effects ON/OFF Reset (set to OFF)
Headphone volume * CAM K
On-screen ON/OFF K
Zero Set Memory counter value * CAM K
G Camera (tape/card) menu item setting
Digital effects selection Backup *Independent
Fader * CAM Backup *Independent
Effects Backup *Independent
Shutter speed
Digital zoom Backup
Image stabilizer Backup
16:9 Backup
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Item Power switch OFF, VCR
White balance Backup
Remote control code Backup
Record mode * CAM Backup
Confirmation beep Backup
Microphone characteristics Backup
Audio mode * CAM * SD Backup
LCD brightness adjustment Backup
Mirror shooting Backup
Time and date display Backup
Area/daylight saving time Backup
Time and date Backup
Image quality * CD Backup
Number reset * CD Backup
Shutter sound * CD Backup
ND filter ON/OFF Reset (Set to OFF)
Custom preset ON/OFF Backup
F value set in Av mode Reset
Shutter speed set in Tv mode Reset
F value, shutter speed, and gain set in manual mode Reset
WB data (when set) Backup
Digital zoom position Backup
G Camera menu item settings
AE shift Backup
Movie mode Backup
16 : 9 Backup
Digital zoom magnification Backup
image stabilizer Backup
Zebra pattern Backup
Zebra pattern level Backup
Grip zoom speed Backup
Handle zoom speed Backup
Card size Backup
Clear scan frequency Backup
Custom preset : Color gain Backup
Hue Backup
Sharpness Backup
Setup level Backup
Interval timer setting Reset (Set to OFF)
Interval time Backup
Interval recording time Backup
Viewfinder color adjustment Backup
16 : 9 marker Backup
Guide display Backup
Tally lamp Backup
Standby Backup
Displayed text recording Backup
Time and date setting Backup
* CAM: Camera mode only *CD: Card/Camera (Card Recording) mode only
* Independent: Independent backup for Card Recording mode, Camera mode, and VCR mode
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Item Power switch OFF
G VCR mode
Headphone volume Backup
Speaker volume Backup
On-screen ON/OFF Reset (set to OFF)
Zero Set Memory counter value Backup
Data code display ON/OFF Reset (set to OFF)
Audio 12-bit output selection Reset (set to Stereo 1)
Mix balance setting Backup
Photo Search/Date Search/Index search for search selection Reset (changes to Photo Search)
G VCR menu item settings
D. Effects selection Backup *Independent
D. Fader *CAM Backup *Independent
D. Effects Backup *Independent
Remote control code Backup
Recording mode setting Backup
Data code setting Backup
Time and date selection setting Backup
LCD brightness adjustment Backup
Text display during playback ON/OFF Backup
Date auto-display ON/OFF Backup
Bilingual Reset (set to Main + Sub)
Audio dubbing input Backup
Microphone characteristics Backup
Audio mode Backup
Confirmation beep Backup
Image quality Backup
Number reset Backup
Item Power switch OFF
G Card Playback mode
On screen ON/OFF Reset (set to OFF)
Data code display ON/OFF Reset (set to OFF)
G Card Playback menu items
Remote control code Backup
Recording mode Backup
Data code Backup
Time and date selection Backup
LCD brightness adjustment Backup
Text display during playback ON/OFF Backup
Date auto-display ON/OFF Backup
Confirmation beep Backup
Switching the power switch to a different position (VCR mode)
8-4-2 Switching Program AE modes
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Switching Camera modes/switching Program AE modes
Items
Switched to Program AE is selected except
Easy Recording when in Easy Recording mode
G Camera (Tape/Card) mode
F value set in Av mode Backup (Note 1) Backup (Note 1)
Shutter speed set in Tv mode Backup (Note 2) Backup (Note 2)
F value, shutter speed, and gain set in manual mode Backup (Note 3) Backup (Note 3)
Auto focus ON/OFF Reset (set to OFF) Backup
AE lock ON/OFF Reset (set to OFF) Reset
Digital effects options Reset Backup
Digital effects ON/OFF Reset Backup
Optical zoom position Depends on lens Depends on lens
Digital zoom position Backup Backup
White balance (AWB in Easy Recording mode) Backup (Returns to original
setting when Program AE is set
Backup
to something other than Easy
Recording mode)
Custom preset number (Display is off in Easy Backup (Returns to original
Recording mode) setting when Program AE is set
Backup
to something other than Easy
Recording mode)
Custom preset number ON/OFF(OFF in Easy Backup (Returns to original
Recording mode) setting when Program AE is set
Backup
to something other Easy
Recording mode)
Self timer ON/OFF Reset (set to OFF) Reset (set to OFF)
Interval timer ON/OFF Reset (set to OFF) Reset (set to OFF)
On-screen ON/OFF Backup Backup
Information display in EVF Reset (set to normal display) Reset (set to normal display)
LCD backlight ON/OFF Reset (set to OFF) Reset (set to OFF)
Zero Set Memory counter value Backup Backup
G Camera menu item settings
Movie mode Backup Backup
16:9 (OFF in Easy Recording mode) Backup (Returns to original
setting when Program AE is set
Backup
to something other than Easy
Recording mode)
Zebra pattern ON/OFF Reset (set to OFF) Reset (set to OFF)
Zebra pattern level Backup Backup
Grip zoom speed Backup Backup
Handle zoom speed Backup Backup
Clear scan Backup Backup
(Only Tv mode and Manual mode are enabled)
Recording mode Backup Backup
Audio mode Backup Backup
Interval timer setting Reset (set to OFF) Reset (set to OFF)
Interval time Backup Backup
Interval recording time Backup Backup
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Items
Switched to Program AE is selected except
Easy Recording when in Easy Recording mode
Viewfinder color adjustment Backup Backup
16:9 marker Backup Backup
Guide display Backup Backup
Tally lamp Backup Backup
Standby Backup Backup
Displayed text recording Backup Backup
Time and date setting Backup Backup
Area/daylight saving time Backup Backup
Time and date setting Backup Backup
(Note 1) Once the F value is set in Av mode, it will be reset if a button for controlling the exposure (such as AE shift or AE lock ON)
is later set in Av mode or other Program AE mode.
(Note 2) Once the shutter speed in set in Tv mode, it will be reset if a button for controlling the exposure (such as AE shift or AE
lock ON) is later set in Tv mode or other Program AE mode.
(Note 3) Once the F value or shutter speed is set in Manual mode, it will be reset if a button for controlling the exposure (such as AE
shift or AE lock ON) is later set in Manual mode or other Program AE mode.
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9. Other features
9-1 Enabled and disabled settings in Program AE mode and Camera mode
Item
Easy
Auto
Tv mode Av mode
Manual Spotlight Surf and EXP lock
Recording
mode mode mode snow ON
mode
AE shift Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
(Note 1) (Note 1) (Note 1) (Note 1)
Movie mode Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
(Note 2)
16:9 Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
(Note 3)
Digital zoom Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
magnification (Note 11)
Image stabilizer Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
(Note 4)
Zebra pattern Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Zebra pattern level Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Grip zoom speed Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Handle zoom speed Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Clear scan frequency Disabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
selection (Note 9) (Note 10)
Card size Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Clear scan execution Disabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
Color gain Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
(Note 5)
Color adjustment Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
(Note 6)
Sharpness adjustment Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
(Note 7)
Setup level Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
(Note 8)
(Note 1) The settings cannot be changed, and the setting item becomes ---. The operation is automatically set to 0.
(Note 2) The settings cannot be changed, and the setting item becomes ---. The operation is automatically set to Normal.
(Note 3) The settings cannot be changed, and the setting item becomes ---. The operation is automatically set to OFF.
(Note 4) The settings cannot be changed, and the setting item becomes ---. The operation is automatically set to ON.
(Note 5) The settings cannot be changed, and the setting item becomes ---. The operation is automatically set to
Default value.
(Note 6) The settings cannot be changed, and the setting item becomes ---. The operation is automatically set to
Default value.
(Note 7) The settings cannot be changed, and the setting item becomes ---. The operation is automatically set to
Default value.
(Note 8) The settings cannot be changed, and the setting item becomes ---. The operation is automatically set to
Default value.
(Note 9) The frequency can only be selected when clear scan is executed in Tv mode.
(Note 10) The frequency can only be selected when clear scan is executed in Manual mode.
(Note 11) The settings cannot be changed, and the setting item becomes ---. The operation is automatically set to OFF.
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Item
Easy
Auto
Tv mode Av mode
Manual Spotlight Surf and AE lock
Recording
mode mode mode snow ON
mode
Standby button Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Start/Stop button Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Photo button Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Green/P. AE Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
(Note 1)
Tape/Card Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Menu button Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Exposure button AE lock Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled
Exposure button Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
Exposure control (Note 2)
parameter selector
Exposure dial aperture Disabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled
Exposure dial shutter Disabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled
Exposure dial gain Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
White balance select Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
button
White balance set button Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Digital effects select
button/Digital effects
ON/OFF button
Color bar Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Other Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Grip zoom button Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Handle zoom button Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Focus A/M button Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
(Note 3)
Focus ring Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
(Note 4) (Note 4) (Note 4) (Note 4) (Note 4) (Note 4) (Note 4)
Custom preset execution Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
button
ND filter ON/OFF button Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled
Custom preset execution Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
button
Custom key button Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Hold lever Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
9-1-1 Enabled and disabled settings in Program AE mode and Switches on camera
(Note 1) The parameter is automatically set to Easy Recording mode.
(Note 2) The available exposure control parameters are aperture, shutter, and gain.
(Note 3) AF mode is automatically selected.
(Note 4) Enabled only when Focus mode is set to Easy Recording Manual Focus mode
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Item
Easy
Auto
Tv mode Av mode
Manual Spotlight Sand and
Recording
mode mode mode snow
mode
Manual focus ring Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Zoom ring Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Image stabilization Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
ON/OFF switch (Note 1)
ND filter ON/OFF switch Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
Focus mode selector Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
switch (Note 2)
9-2 Enabled and disabled settings in Program AE and Switches
9-3 System data displays
Camera mode VCR mode
Camera screen REC search DIF input Blue background PB (including
Superb Playback)
Data code LANC is output LANC is output --- --- K
(timestamp)
Data code F--- etc. F--- etc. K
(camera data)
Time code K K K Main unit K K
Audio mode K 4-second K DIF side K
(12/16 bit) display
Wide/Normal K Setting display K DIF side K
CGMS K K DIF side K
(warning)
SP/LP K Setting display K K Setting display K Setting display K
* The time code display reads -.--:--:-- when no tape is inserted or when the camcorder is at an unrecorded tape position.
* CGMS: If the data is copy-protected, it is not output to LINE OUT or the CVF (panel).
9-4 EVF display
In the CVF display, the toggle action is used to select from these options described below.
1. Normal display
2. Recording speed, operation mode, time code counter, and emergency indicator only
3. No display
The following options are available when clock indicator is selected using guide display in the display
settings menu
1. Normal display
2. Recording speed, operation mode, time code counter, emergency indicator, and clock indicator
3. Clock indicator
4. No display
The default is displayed normally.
The onscreen output for line output is also identical.
Operation is enabled for Camera mode only.
The indicators are displayed even if No display is selected for the menu display or full-screen warning
display.
The settings return to their defaults when the power is turned off or when standby is turned off.
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9-5 Support for analog signal I/O copyright protection signals
(1) Detection of copyright protection signals added to input signals
Detected copyright protection signals: Pseudo-synch pulses and CGMSA (Copy Generation Management
System for analog) signals
Signal detection time: 20 seconds maximum
(2) Copyright protection signals added to output signals
Macrovision (pseudo-synch pulses): Not added
CGMSA signals: Not added
9-6 Video ID1 detection/output support
(1) S1 signal output (NTSC and PAL models)
When a Full mode (squeezed) video signal, consisting of 16:9 video compressed to 4:3, is output from the
Sterminal, an S1-compatible wide monitor will detect an identification signal for automatically restoring the 16:9
video (e.g., during playback of a tape recorded in Camera 16:9 mode or a tape containing system data related to
the aspect ratio).
NTSC 16:9 Full mode + 4:3 Letter Box mode identification signal output
PAL 16:9 Full mode identification signal output
(2) Video ID1/WSS output (video ID is for NTSC models only; WSS* is for PAL models only)
When a Full mode (squeezed) video signal, consisting of 16:9 video compressed to 4:3, is output from the
composite video terminal or S terminal, a video ID1/WSS-compatible wide monitor will detect an identification
signal for automatically restoring the 16:9 video (e.g., during playback of a tape recorded in Camera 16:9 mode or
a tape containing system data related to the aspect ratio).
WSS : Wide Scree Signaling
(3) Detection of S1 signal or video WSS during line input (ID1 is for NTSC models only; WSS is for PAL
models only)
A video ID1/S1 or WSS signal multiplexed onto a video signal input from the composite video terminal or
S terminal is detected, and system data relating to aspect ratio information is recorded.
9-7 Closed caption detection and output
(1) Closed caption signal output (NTSC models only)
When a tape containing closed caption information is played, the closed caption signal is multiplexed onto the
video signal and output.
Subtitles are displayed on screen by monitors containing a closed caption decoder.
(2) Closed caption signal detection (NTSC models only)
During recording with analog or digital line input, closed caption information is detected from the input signal
and recorded.
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9-8 Custom keys
Frequently-used functions can be assigned to a custom key (special button) which is different for each mode.
The following function can be assigned to the custom key.
Camera mode Camera/Card mode VCR mode Card playback mode
Index recording* Zebra pattern On screen On screen
Zebra pattern On screen Microphone (No display)
VCR stop* Grip zoom speed Microphone ATT
On screen Handle zoom speed Audio input ATT
Microphone Level meter Level meter
Microphone ATT AE shift (No display)
Grip zoom speed Image stabilizer
Handle zoom speed (No display)
Level meter
AE shift
Image stabilizer
(No display)
* : These functions can be used with the custom key only.
9-9 Custom presets
1. Setting
In Camera mode, Custom Preset can be selected in the menu for
changing any of the parameters.
2. Selection and execution
Selection procedure
Press the Custom Preset button (C. Preset). The display in EVF is
toggled from CP to No display.
Execution procedure
Press the Custom Preset button to display CP. When the Custom Preset button is pressed during execution,
custom preset is canceled, the display in EVF is turned off, and the preset operation is not performed.
* The custom preset operation is not performed in Easy Recording mode and the display in EVF is
turned off.
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9-10 DV control
1. Operation
If DV Control ON is selected in the menu settings, record and record pause control of the DV connected
device is performed using CTS command of the DV input/output by using the camera Start/Stop button
(including remote control, LANC) when in Camera mode only.
a. When the camera is in record ready status, shifting the camera to REC will output a REC
command and shifting the camera to PAUSE will output a PAUSE command.
b. If the camera is in a status not allowing recording, pressing the Start/Stop button
outputs a PAUSE command if the DV connected device operation mode is in recording status
and outputs a REC command if the operation mode is recording stop.
Press the Start/Stop button
DV connected device
operation mode
command command
This product
operation mode
Press the Start/Stop button
DV connected device
operation mode
This product
operation mode
command command
c. Others
DV connected device
operation mode
This product
operation mode
Cassette in
Press the Start/Stop button
command
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2. Menu settings
The settings for the menu during Camera mode are made using System Settings DV control.
Regular operation is performed when DV control is set to OFF.
When DV control is set to ON, the above-described DV control operation is performed. The CTS command is
not accepted when DV control is set to ON. The default setting is OFF, and the status is backed up using the
lithium button battery.
3. Display
The indicators shown below are displayed at the bottom right of the screen when DV control is set to ON.
[REC]: When the DV connected device is recording
[STOP]: When the DV connected device is stopped or record paused
[ ]: When the DV connected device is performing an operation other than stop, record pause, or record,
or connected to a device that cannot send commands
(DV IF only flashes): When there is no DV connection
Commands are not output if the DV connected device operation mode is a mode other than PAUSE, STOP,
or REC (such as PLAY or FF).
DV connected device
operation mode
This product
operation mode
Tape end delection
CHAPTER 2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
CONTENTS
1. Functions of P.C.B. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1
2. Power Supply Circuit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-3
2-1 Starting of Power Supply ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-3
2-2 Power Fuses--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-4
2-3 Power Circuit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-5
3. Signal Processing Circuit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-6
3-1 Outline of Signal Processing Circuit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-6
3-2 Signal Processing in Camera Unit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-7
3-3 Recorder Signal Processing--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-9
3-4 Audio Signal Flow ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-10
4. System Control, Servo -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-11
4-1 Outline of System Control, Servo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-11
4-2 Major Functions of Each Microcomputer --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-12
4-3 Servo Control ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2-12
4-4 Personal Computer Connection Mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-13
4-5 Error Detection ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-14
4-5-1 Error Detecting Conditions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-14
4-5-2 Processing after Error Detection---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-14
4-6 IC Terminal Functions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-15
4-6-1 MAIN MI-COM (IC1054) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-15
4-6-2 FR MI-COM (IC2301) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-20
4-6-3 MODE MI-COM (IC104) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-22
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1. Functions of P.C.B.
(1) MAIN P.C.B.
System-control section
IC100 E3V REG & RESET : E3V regulator, MODE MI-COM resetting
IC101 EEPROM : EEPROM for recorder section data
IC102 LANC INTERFACE : LANC interface
IC103 RESET : MODE MI-COM power switchover
IC104 MODE MI-COM : System control
IC301 MOTOR DRIVE : Drum, capstan, and loading motor driver
IC302 5.6V REGULATOR : 5.6V regulator for motor driver Camera section
Camera section
IC1001 2.2V REGULATOR : 2.2 V regulator for camera DSP
IC1002 3.5V REGULATOR : 3.5 V regulator for camera DSP
IC1004 DSP : Camera digital signal processing IC
IC1052 EEPROM : EEPROM for camera section data
IC1054 CAMERA MI-COM : Camera control
IC1055 RESET : DSP IC resetting
IC1202 D/A CONVERTER : D/A converter for camera adjustment
IC1204 MOTOR DRIVER : AF and zoom motor drive IC
IC1261 AF IC : Signal processing for AF control
IC1301 I/F : Interface with recorder signal processing circuit
Video section
IC2000 VRP2 : Record/play head amplifier
IC2100 VIF2 : Analog video input/output signal processing
IC2300 FLASH : FR MI-COM memory
IC2301 VIC3 : Digital VCR signal processing LSI, IEEE1394 interface
FRMI-COM (mechanism, video/audio control)
IC2303 SDRAM : VIC3 memory (64M)
IC2601 CHARACTER GENERATOR: Character generator for CVF/LCD panel display
IC2903 2.8V REGULATOR : 2.8V regulator
Audio section
IC705 MIC AMP IC : Microphone amplifier
IC801 AUDIO ITERFACE : Analog input/output signal processing
IC802 A/D, D/A : A/D and D/A conversion of audio signal
IC803 SP DRIVER : Speaker amplifier
IC804 5V REGULATOR : 5 V Regulator
IC805 4V REGULATOR : 4V regulator (for speaker amplifier)
USB section
IC3500 USB CONTROLER : USB interface
IC3501 SWITCH : Card mode USB mode changeover switch
Card section
IC4000 DT4 : Card control and signal processing
IC4001 SD I/F : IC for interface with memory card
IC4002 FLASH : Memory for firmware
IC4003 SDRAM : Card signal processing memory (64M)
IC4004 2.5 V REGULATOR : 2.5 V regulator
CVF section
IC1501 EVF DRIVER : EVF LCD (CVF) drive
IC1502 SWITCH : LCD panel display character mixing switch
PM section
IC3201 DC/DC CONVERTER CONTROL : Power PWM regulator controller
IC3202 4.7V REGULATOR : 4.7V regulator
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(2) CA P.C.B.
Camera section
IC1004 TIMING GENERATOR : CCD drive timing generator
IC1054 CDS/AGC/AD : CCD output signal sampling, AGC, A/D converter
IC1001 V DRIVER : CCD drive (V)
IC1003 H DRIVER : CCD drive (H)
IC1006 3.5V REGULATOR : 3.5V regulator
IC1057 2.8V REGULATOR : 2.8V regulator
(3) C DIAL P.C.B.
The exposure switch is installed.
(4) MJ P.C.B.
The external microphone jack, microphone DC terminal and headphones jack are installed.
(5) CARD P.C.B.
The memory card slot. The memory card slot lid open/close detector switch is installed.
(6) LCD P.C.B.
IC901 EEPROM : LCD section data EEPROM
IC902 LCD DRIVE : LCD signal processing, drive
IC903 DA CONVERTER : LCD control signal D/A converter
IC4201 DC/DC CONVERTER CONTROL : Back-light drive
(7) CVF P.C.B.
Signal transfer from MAIN P.C.B. to CVF-LCD, back-light LED turn-on
(8) RKEY P.C.B.
Switches of the recorder system are installed.
(9) CKEY1 P.C.B.
Switches of the camera system and the audio LCD are installed.
(10) CKEY2 P.C.B.
Switches of the camera system and the lithium battery terminal are installed.
(11) CKEY3 P.C.B.
Switches of the audio record level, that of green mode, that of menu and the selector switches are installed.
(12) Lens P.C.B.
The relay board for various signals.
(13) LCD-SW2 P.C.B.
LCD panel open/close detector switch
(14) GY P.C.B.
IC1601 P SENSOR GYRO : Pitch direction angular velocity detection
IC1602 Y SENSOR GYRO : YAW direction angular velocity detection
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2. Power Supply circuit
2-1 Startup of Power Supply
3 7
27
28
33
34
60
61
8
4
6
5
107
114
5 2
DET
RESET
SW
SW
POWER SW
E3V
Q101
E3V or LI3V
E3V DET
VCC
CN100
CN3
CN1
VTR CAMERA
LITHIUM
BATTERY
EJECT
SW
VTR POWER SW
VTR ON
PM SECTION
CAM ON
DMC-II
CASSETTE
IN SW
CAMERA POWER SW
EJECT SW
CASSETTE
IN SW
VTR ON
CAM ON
RESET L
LI3 DET
SERIAL DATA
IC2301
FR
MI-COM.
(VIC3)
IC100
E 3V REG.
RESET
IC104
MODE MI-COM.
CN101
IC103
Q100
Q102
Q103
UNREG
P5V
CN82
3V
REG.
2.6V
DET.
29
14
1
1
CN301
50
45
2,5
MAIN P.C.B.
C-KEY2 P.C.B.
C-KEY1 P.C.B.
TRIGGER F.P.C.
12
14
3
4
5
Fig.2-1
Backup Lithium Battery
LI3V power from the lithium battery is input to pin 3 of the IC100, and it is output from pin 6 as power to the MODE
microcomputer.
Thus, the MODE microcomputer performs data backup and clock operation when main power supply is not con-
nected.
When the voltage of the lithium battery decreases below 2.6 V (or when the lithium battery is not loaded), the IC100
outputs the L signal form pin 2. Upon receipt of this signal at the time of power-on, the MODE microcomputer
sends it to the FR microcomputer, which then issue a lithium battery low-level warning indication.
Main Power Supply
Main power (POW 5V at the time of power-on, UNREG at the time of power-off) is supplied to pin 7 of IC100.
Through the internal regulator in IC100, the main power thus supplied is converted to 3V power, which is output as
E3V from pin 8 of IC100.
Furthermore, through the internal switch, the main power is converted to LI3V, which is output from pin 6 of IC100 as
a power voltage for driving the MODE MI-COM.
Supplied with the main power, IC100 outputs the L signal from its pin 4. When the MODE MI-COM receives the
L signal, it recognizes that the power supply is loaded. Then, the MODE MI-COM performs initialization to set up
a standby state. In this state, the MODE MI-COM carries out detection of start-related switch signals. Upon detection
of these switch signals, the MODE MI-COM delivers the VCR ON (H) and CAM ON (H) signals from its pins 60 and
61. When the VCR ON (H) and CAM ON (H) signals are output, each circuit power is made active.
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2-4
2-2 Power Fuses
MAIN P.C.B.
FU3203
CN3201
FU3204
3V,1.7V
FU3201
CAM 3V,LCD 12V,
CCD,VTR UNREG
P 5V,4.7V
FU3205
SERVO
FU3206
DC/DC IC
FU3207
SHOE UNREG
3 BATT +
Battery power is separated into the following five power sources through the five fuses mounted on the MAIN P.C.B.
(1) FU3201
CAM 3V (Camera section)
LCD 12V (CVF/LCD section)
CCD drive power supply
CCD 15V (Camera section)
CCD-7V (Camera section)
VCR UNREG (System control-Servo section, CVF/LCD section, Audio section)
(2) FU3203
3V circuit power source
DVDD 3V (Camera section, System control-Servo section, Video section)
AA 3V (Audio section, Video section)
SDRAM 3V (Video section)
HA 3V (Video sectio)
LCD 3V (CVF/LCD section)
CARD 3V (Card section, System control-Servo section)
1.7V systems power supply
CAM 1.7V (Camera section)
DVDD 1.7V (Video section)
(3) FU3204
P 5V (Camera section, System control-Servo section, Audio section, CVF/LCD section)
4.7V systems power supply
DVDD 4.7V (System control-Servo section)
VIF 4.7V (Video section)
HA 4.7V (Video section)
(4) FU3205
DRUM VS (System control-Servo section)
CAPSTAN VS (System control-Servo section)
(5) FU3206
Power supply for DC/DC IC (IC3201)
(6) FU3207
Power supply for accessory shoe
Fig. 2-2
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2-5
Fig. 2-3
2-3 Power Circuit
Various power supply circuits are shown in Fig. 2-3.
ON/OFF of the various power supply circuits are controlled by the VCR ON signal and the CAM ON signal that are
output from the MODE MI-COM, and also controlled by the CCD ON signal that is output from CAMERA MI-COM.
I C3201
DC/ DC
CONVERTER
CONTROL
REG. 64
5
PWM LCD 12V
Q3201
Q3202
Q3210
50
46
Q3204
REG. LPF
LPF
LPF
LPF
LPF
LPF
LPF
LPF
LPF
LPF
LPF
4. 7V
REG
PWM
CONTROL
CH- 1
UNREG
VTR ON
CH- 1, CH- 3, CH4, CH8 ON/ OFF
CH- 5, CH- 6 ON/ OFF
CH- 2, ON/ OFF
CH- 7, ON/ OFF
CAM ON
CCD ON
DVDD 1. 7V
CCD 15V
DVDD 3V
AA 3V
SDRAM 3V
HA 3V
CARD 3V
LCD 3V
CAM 1. 7V
56
40
Q3206
Q3215
REG. PWM
UNREG
CCD 15V
CCD - 7V
62
11
Q3203
T3201
REG. PWM
UNREG
P 5V
DVDD 4. 7V
VI F 4. 7V
HA 4. 7V
I C3202
57
37
Q3207
REG. PWM
UNREG
UNREG
VTR ON
53
43
Q3205
REG. LPF PWM CH- 2
CH- 3
CH- 4
CH- 8
CH- 7
UNREG
CAM 3V
28
30
29
31
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Fig. 2-4
LENS
CARD
P.C.B.
CA
P.C.B.
LCD
P.C.B.
MAIN P.C.B.
MEMORY
CARD
IC1004
DSP
IC1005
MEGA
IC1301
IF
IC4001
SD I/F
IC4003
SDRAM
IC3500
USB
CONTROLER
IC2000
VRP2
IC2303
SDRAM
LCD
CVF
LCD
REC/PB
HEAD
IC2601
CG
IC1502
CG
MIX
IC1501
EVF
DRIVER
IC902
LCD
DRIVER
IC2100
VIF2
AV
USB
TERMINAL
DV
TERMINAL
MIC
SPEAKER
IC801
AIF
IC705
MIC
AMP
IC803
SP
AMP
JACK
R-KEY
P.C.B.
F.P.C.
VIDEO
AUDIO
IC4000
DT4
IC3501
VIC
DIF
FR
MI-COM.
IC1054
CDS
AGC
A/D
IC1004
TG IC2301
VIC3
IC802
A/D
D/A
C-KEY2
P.C.B.
C-KEY2
P.C.B.
PRISM
B-CCD
IC1003
H-
DRIVER
IC1001
V-
DRIVER
R-CCD
G-CCD
3. Signal Processing Circuit
3-1 Outline of Signal Processing Circuit
Figure 2-4 shows the entire block diagram of the signal processing circuit and the flow of video and audio signals.
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2-7
3-2 Signal Processing in Camera Unit
Fig. 2-5
MEMORY
CARD
IC4003
SDRAM
IC4001
SD I/F
IC1301
I/F
TO
8
/
IC4000
DT4
8
/ Y
8
/ C
IC1004
DSP
8
/ Y
8
/ C
IC1054
CDS
AGC
A/D
10
/ G
10
/ B
10
/ R IC2301
VIC3
R
CCD
IC1004
TIMING
GENERATOR
IC1001
V-DRIVER
IC1003
H-DRIVER
LENS
G
C
C
D
B
C
C
D
CA P.C.B.
MAIN P.C.B.
<CCD>
size : 1/4-inch CCD 3 (3 CCD)
470,000 pixels (440,000 pixels effective)
Filter : RGB independent primary color filter
Method of separating colors : Prism + dichroic filter
< CCD Drive Circuit >
The reason why the vertical driver pulse dedicated for the G-CCD is used, is that the electrical pixel shifting in the
vertical direction requires the dedicated driver.
< CDS, ANALOG-PROCESS and A/D Circuits >
Each of the R, G and B signals output from the CCDs passes through CDS (sampling),
AGC and A/D converter inside IC1054 respectively, converted to the 10-bit digital signal
and are sent to the DSP IC (IC1004).
< DSP Circuit>
In the DSP IC (IC1004), the R, G and B signal converted in 10-bit digital form are subjected to Y (luminance signal)/
C (R-Y, B-Y color difference signal) processing. The CCD vertical pixel shift processing is performed in this camcorder
as aforementioned, thereby enabling swichover between normal field movie and frame movie.
For normal field movie pictures, the normal luminance signal without RGB signal shift is output as the YA signal. For
frame movie pictures, there is a vertical-direction 1/2-line shift between the G signal and the R/B signal received from
the CCDs due to vertical pixel shift processing. Subjected to matrix calculation processing in the DSP IC, the lumi-
nance signal is taken out with two field pictures YA and YB in a cycle of 1/60 second. Then, the YA and YB signals
are recorded in using the internal field memory.
Each Y/C output signal from the DSP IC is sent to the next-stage DT4 (IC4000) through the 8-bit parallel signal line.
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< Interface Circuit>
The Y/C signal output from the DSP IC cannot be input intactly to the VIC of the recorder circuit. Therefore, in the I/
F IC (IC 1107), the received Y/C parallel signal is converted into 27MHz 8-bit serial data, which is then output to the
recorder section.
< Still Picture Processing Circuit >
In the card mode, the JPEG compression/decompression and the card mix processing are performed in IC4000 (DT4).
In the tape mode, the Y/C parallel signal passes through IC4000 (DT4) but this correction is not applied to the signal.
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2-9
3-3 Recorder Signal Processing
Fig. 2-6
AV JACK
S TERMINAL
CVF
LCD
LCD
IC1301
I/F
VIDEO
INTERFACE
R,G,B
D/A A/D
IC2303
SDRAM
REC/PB
PROCESS
IC2100
VIF2
ECC
COMPRESSION
/DEMOD.
BUS
IC2301
VIC3
VIC BLOCK DIF BLOCK
MI-COM. BLOCK
SDRAM
INTERFACE
DIF
INTERFACE
FR MI-COM.
AUDIO
INTERFACE
IC2000
VRP2
DV
TERMINAL
AV
JACK
IC801
AIF
VIDEO
HEAD
< VIC3 > IC2301
The video data and signals input to VIC3 are subjected to digital VCR format signal processing. Audio data,
subcode data and ITI data are also created at VIC3, and these signals are output to VRP2 as 41.85 Mbps data of
DV format.
DIF : After conversion to digital data conforming to IEEE1394 standard, the data is output at DV terminal.
At digital input, the data enters VIC3 signal processing circuit via the opposite route.
< VRP2 > IC2000
Recording data of 41.85 Mbps output from VIC3 is amplified at VRP2, and is recorded on magnetic tape while
undergoing head switching of CH-1, CH-2 with a switching pulse. At playback, the head output signal is amplified
and sent to VIC3.
< VIF2 > IC2100
Y and C signals sent from VIC3 are output as Y, C signals for S terminal and composite video.
At line input, input signals undergo level adjustment, sync signal separation and are output to VIC3.
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2-10
3-4 Audio Signal Flow
Fig. 2-7
IC2301
VIC3
IC2000
VRP2
SPEAKER
64fs
+
-
L
R
IC703
IC702
IC704
EXT
MIC
L
R
R
L
L
R
LPF AMP
AMP
INT,
MIC UNIT
AMP
AMP
AMP
AMP
AMP
REC/
PB
HEAD
IC802
A/D
D/A
IC705
MIC
AMP
IC803
SPEAKER
AMP
IC801
AIF
L2
R2
R1
L1
HEAD
PHONE
L
R
AV
JACK
L
R
< MIC AMP (IC705) >
It performs signal amplification and wind-cut processing.
< AIF ( IC801)>
This is the audio analog signal processing IC. It performs ALC (Auto Level Control), fading, output to terminals and
speakers and input/output with A/D, D/A.
< A/D, DA (IC802) >
It performs analog-to-digital conversion. Sampling frequency is output from VIC3 and is Fs=32 KHz or Fs=48 KHz
depending on the audio mode.
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4. System Control, Servo
4-1 Outline of System Control, Servo
Figure 2-8 shows the overall configuration of the system control & servo circuit, plus the flow of data. System control
is mainly performed by the MAIN MI-COM (IC103) on MAIN P.C.B.
DMC II
CA P.C.B.
MAIN
P.C.B.
LCD P.C.B.
TRIGGER
F.P.C.
C-KEY2
P.C.B.
C-KEY1 P.C.B.
PT F.P.C
JACK F.P.C R-KEY F.P.C
HEAD
REMOTE
CONTROL
SIGNAL
RECEIVER
M
FG/PG
DRUM
CAPSTAN
LOADING
FG
M
M
IC1004
TG
IC901
EEPROM
ZOOM
SW
START
/STOP
SW
EJECT
SW
C-DIAL
P.C.B.
EXP. SW
POWER SW
DE SW
AF SW
ND SW
WB SW
IC902
LCD
DRIVER
IC1501
EVF
DRIVER
IC601
CG
IC1303
EEPROM
IC1261
AF
IC
IC1004
DSP
IC1204
MOTOR
DRIVER
IC3200
DC/DC
CONVERTER
IC1054
CAMERA
MI-COM
IC4000
DT4
IC4002
FLASH
VIC
IC103
MODE
MI-COM
IC2100
VIF2
IC801
AIF
LANC
JACK
IC2000
VRP2
IC2300
FLASH
IC2300
USB
CONTROLER
IC102
LANC
I/F
MEMORY
CARD
IC1054
CDS
AGC
A/D
LENS
PWM D
PWM C
IC301
MOTOR
DRIVER IC2301
VIC3
CAPSTAN
DRIVER
DRUM
DRIVER
MODE SW
C.DOWN SW
BOT/EOT
SENSOR
DEW SENSOR
REEL FG
MIC
R-KEY
LOADING
DRIVER
D-VS
C-VS
DFG/PG
CFG
C-KEY3
P.C.B.
MENU SW
GREEN SW
ADIO SW
FR
MI-COM
Fig. 2-8
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4-2 Major Functions of Each Microcomputer
(1) FR MI-COM (VIC3)
The FR MI-COM, as the nucleus of the system, carries out control of mode transition plus mechanism control through
communi-cation with CAMERA MI-COM. It also detects of various sensors and switches (DMCII). Following are
the major functions.
VIC (Video) VIF2 (Video Interface) control / AIF3 (Audio Interface) controls / DIF (Digital Interface) controls
Control in accordance with IEEE1394
DMCII mechanism control
(2) MODE MI-COM (IC103)
The MODE MI-COM is mainly in charge of the power-on sequence and charging control. Following are the major
functions.
Key input
LANC communication
LCD / EVF control
OSD (On Screen Display) control
Remote control input
Power ON/OFF control
Built-in charge circuit control
MIC (Memory In Cassette) control
(3) CAMERA MI-COM (IC1054)
Carries out lens control and camera signal processing. Following are the major functions.
CCD drive control
DSP IC control
AE, AWB control
OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) control
Zoom key input
(4) AF IC (IC1261)
The AF IC generates the signal for auto focus control.
(The auto focus control is performed by the CAMERA MI-COM.)
4-3 Servo Control
Servo control is carried out by the VIC3 (VIC and FR MI-COM). The FR MI-COM is used for servo control of motor
ON/OFF and rotational direction, and the VIC is used to output rotational speed and phase control signals. More
specifically in terms of signal flow, the VIC detects the FG/PG and PB-RF signals from the motor, and sends the
detected signal information to the FR MI-COM.
Then, the FR MI-COM generates an error signal to be output to the VIC. Thereafter, the VIC outputs an error signal
(PWM), which is driven on the PM section for sending a control voltage to the motor driver IC.
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4-4 Personal Computer Connection Mode
Fig. 2-9
IC3501
G-CCD IC1054
CDS
AGC
A/D
Card damera mode of signal flow
Personal computer connection mode
of signal flow
IC1004
DSP
IC4000
DT4
IC1301
SD I/F
IC2301
FR MI-COM.
(VIC3)
FLASH
ROM
IC3500
USB
CONTROLER
MEMORY
CARD
USB
TERMINAL
R-CCD
B-CCD
In the card camera mode, an image signal produced in the camera section is sent to the memory card via the DT4
(IC4000), SD I/F (IC1301). In the personal computer connection mode, the USB terminal and the memory card are
connected through the USB controller (IC3500).
The FR MI-COM performs control of changeover between the card camera mode and the personal computer connec-
tion mode. The USB controller (IC3500), and IC3501 (SWITCH) are also controlled by the FR MI-COM.
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Kind
Drum error
Capstan error
Reel error
Loading error
Condition
Error detecting mode
FG frequency when
steady
Error detecting level
Error detecting time
Error detecting mode
FG frequency when
steady
Error detecting level
Error detecting time
Error detecting mode
Error detection
Error detecting mode
Error detection
Starting/steady
900Hz
Starting : Beyond 80 -150%.
Steady : 30% or less.
Starting : 5 sec.
Steady : 0.5 sec.
Starting /Steady
1347Hz
Starting : 80% or less.
Steady : 100 Hz or less.
Starting : 2 sec.
Steady : 0.5 sec.
Normal /UNLOAD
Normal : C-FG Number per reel FG cycle is 2.4 1347
or more.
UNLOAD : Reel FG half cycle is 1 sec or more
(Take-up reel only for both)
Mode transfer
Mode transfer time
STANDBY-STOP : 6sec
STANDBY-POPUP : 3sec
STOP-PLAY : 3sec
Detection
D-FG
C-FG
T, S-REEL FG
C-FG
Mode SW
Loading During tape
Cassette in Loading During loading
completed running
During mode
Drum error Pop up Pop up Error stop Error stop Error stop Error stop
Capstan error Pop up ------- Error stop Error stop Error stop Error stop
Reel error ------- ------- Error stop Error stop Error stop Error stop
Loading error Pop up Pop up Error stop Error stop ------- Error stop
4-5 Error Detection
If an anomality has been occurred in any rotation drive system (drum, capstan, reel, loading), a relevant mode enters.
The LCD indicates PLEASE UNLOAD THE CASSETTE and blinks EJECT.
4-5-1 Error Detecting Conditions
The following table gives error detecting conditions.
4-5-2 Processing after Error Detection
The following table gives processing after error detection.
Pop up : Error display error eject pop up error clear
Error stop : Error display STOP position (not cleared unless EJECTED)
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4-6 IC Terminal Functions
4-6-1 CAMERA MI-COM (IC1054)
Pin Name I/O Function
Remarks
PG BK ADDR Data Bit
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
ZOOMT_KEY I Zoom key (T direction) L 5 0 0AF5 7
ZOOMW_KEY I Zoom key (W direction) L 5 0 0AF5 6
CDIAL_CW I Dial L 5 0 0AF5 5
CDIAL_CCW I Dial L 5 0 0AF5 4
VSS I Digital GND terminal.
NDSW_KEY I ND ON/OFF key 5 0 0AF5 3
N.C. O
N.C. O
N.C. O
CDIAL_KEY I Dial push key 5 0 0AF4 7
GAINSW_KEY I WB SET execution key 5 0 0AF4 6
N.C. O
WB_KEY I WB mode SEL key 5 0 0AF4 4
VDDH I Digital power supply terminal
AF_KEY I AF ON/OFF key 5 0 0AF4 3
N.C. O
FOCUS_KEY0 I Focus dial key 5 0 0AF4 1
FOCUS_KEY1 I Focus dial key 5 0 0AF4 0
TG_SLEEPO TG energy-saving mode control
CAMCARD_OFF2 O Energy-saving control 1
CAMCARD_OFF1 O Energy-saving control 0
VSS I Digital GND terminal
MEMO_END I
WINK_END O
THRUL O
DSP RESET O DSP MEGA IC reset
DSYCLK O System clock
DRWSEL O Read/write selector signal
DAS O Address strobe signal
VDDB I Digital power supply terminal
MAD15 I/O
MAD14 I/O
MAD13 I/O
MAD12 I/O
MAD11 I/O
MAD10 I/O
MAD9 I/O
MAD8 I/O
VSS I Digital GND terminal
MAD7 I/O
MAD6 I/O
MAD5 I/O
MAD4 I/O
MAD3 I/O
MAD2 I/O
MAD1 I/O
MAD0 I/O
VDDB I Digital power supply terminal
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N.C. O
RE O Memory read signal
WEH O Memory write signal
WEL O Memory write signal
PVDD I PLL power supply terminal.
PVSS I PLL GND terminal.
MMOD1 I Memory extension mode selection
MMOD0 I Memory extension mode selection
RESET I Reset input terminal
FRQS I
VSS I Digital GND terminal.
EXMOD1 I Memory extension mode selection
EXMOD0 I Memory extension mode selection
OSCI I
OSCO O
VDDH I Digital GND terminal.
SYSCLK O System clock output
N.C. O
C_BAR_SEL O Color bar selector
C_BAR_SW O Color bar ON/OFF switch
IFNPSW O I/F NTSC PAL selector switch
VDD I Digital power supply terminal.
IF_POC O I/F IC Power On clear
HD RST O HD reset
DA_LD O DA load
AFIC_CS O AF IC CS
AFIC_RST O AF IC reset
VSS I Digital GND terminal.
IRIS_CL O Iris forced close
IRIS_GAIN O Iris dump OFF signal
ND_GAIN O ND dump OFF signal
ND_DRIVE O
X_CG_CS O CG CS
VDDH I Digital power supply terminal.
X_PC_REQ O For AF signal investigation
X_PC_ACK O For AF signal investigation
X_PC_CS O For AF signal investigation
AVSS I Analog GND terminal.
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
FLDET I Flicker component detection
TEMP I Temperature sensor detection
ZOOM_KEY I Zoom key
I_ENC I Iris encoder
ND_ENC I ND encoder
P_PSD I
Y-PSD I
Pin Name I/O Function
Remarks
PG BK ADDR Data Bit
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
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Pin Name I/O Function
Remarks
PG BK ADDR Data Bit
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
P_GYRO I Pitch gyro output
Y_GYRO I YAW gyro output
VREFH I A/D converter reference voltage
AVDD I Analog GND terminal
N.C. O
NMI I
VSS I Digital GND terminal
N.C. O
VTOC_EN I VIC3 interrupt
MTOC_EN I MAIN MI-COM interrupt
XSG_INTI CCD read-out interrupt
AVEF_INT I Strobe interrupt
BEND_INT I DSP interrupt
V1V2_INT I DSP interrupt
VD_INT I VD interrupt
VDD I Digital GND terminal
CCC O Strobe
STON O Strobe
I_ISW O
F_RES_SW I
Z_RES_SWO I
Z_RES_SW1 I
F_PSB O
Z_PSB O
VSS I Digital GND terminal
LED_RET0 O
LED_RET1 O
LED_RET2 O
CTOV_RX O
CTOV_EN O Communication request signal
NT_XPAL_SEL I EEPROM initial NTSC/PAL selection
EEP_INI I EEPROM initial request
EEP_CS O Chip select for EEPROM communication
AGCCS O AGC communication chip select
VDDH I Digital power supply terminal.
AGCRST O AGC reset
N.C. O
N.C. O
P_PWM O
Y_PWM O
VIC_FRAME O Still picture read timing control
VIC_FREEZE O Still picture read timing control
VIC_PARALLEL O Still picture read timing control
ADJ CS O ADJ CS
VSS I Digital GND terminal
ADJ_REQ I VCR monitor
ADJ_SW I ADJ MODE selection
CTOM_RX O
CTOM_EN O
FLRST O Flicker component reset pulse
VDD I Digital power supply terminal
TG_CS O Chip select for TG communication
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TG_NP_SW O NTSC/PAL selection
VTOC_LATCH I For data latch
DVSW_CAM O
N.C. O
N.C. O
N.C. O
N.C. O
VSS I Digital GND terminal
N.C. O
N.C. O
N.C. O
N.C. O
N.C. O
VDD I Digital power supply terminal
N.C. O
N.C. O
N.C. O
N.C. O
N.C. O
VSS I Digital GND terminal
N.C. O
N.C. O
N.C. O
STSP O
EFID O
AVEF I
VDDH I Digital power supply terminal
CTVCR_CLK O
CTVCR_DATA O
VCRTC_DATA O
N.C. O
VDDH I Digital power supply terminal
N.C. O
VSS I Digital GND terminal
MTOC_CLK I
CTOM_DATA O
MTOC_DATA I
VTOC_CLK I
CTOV_DATA O
VDD I Digital power supply terminal
VTOC_DATA I
CTOE_CLK O
CTOE_DATA O
ETOC_DATA I
N.C. O
VSS I Digital GND terminal
N.C. O
N.C. O
CAM_SCLK1 O
CAM_SO1 O
CAM_SI1 I
CAM_SCLK0 O
Pin Name I/O Function
Remarks
PG BK ADDR Data Bit
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
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VDDH I Digital power supply terminal
CAM_SO0 O
N.C. O
N.C. O
Pin Name I/O Function
Remarks
PG BK ADDR Data Bit
205
206
207
208
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4-6-2 FR MI-COM (IC2301)
LM RST O Reset output of level meter IC 7 0 **D0 7
V3TOM PC O PC mode communication: PC mode starts. 7 0 **D0 4
USB EN O TELUSBIC Enable 7 0 **D0 1
CAM SI I Serial data input 7 0 **D7 5
LINE IN O Line input control 7 0 **D4 6
LM CS O Chip select of level meter IC 7 0 **D4 2
VIF CS O VIF communication Chip Select (cp.c) 7 0 **D4 0
HP CTL O Headphone output muting 7 0 **D1 0
SHUTTER O PWM output for effect sound (AUDIO. C.CP.C) 7 0 **D6 4
PWM ZA O PWM signal for zoom motor control 7 0 **D6 3
UNLOAD O Lmo Unload 7 0 **D1 6
DRUM ON O Drum ON 7 0 **D1 2
CAS IN I Cassette IN detection
HP ON O Headphones/AV jack selector (Audio. C) 7 0 **D2 6
SP MUTE O Muting the built-in speaker (Audio. C) 7 0 **D2 2
TREEL I TreeIFG input
V3TOM FILE TX O PC mode communication: File transfer in progress. 7 0 **D0 5
MODE SCK I Mode microcomputer serial communication clock 7 0 **D8 0
PLUG IN I AV Jack Detect 7 0 **D4 3
VTOC EN (CAM CS) O Chip select of camera microcomputer 7 0 **D5 6
DA CFG O CFG duty control voltage output 7 0 **D6 6
PWM ZB O PWM signal for zoom motor control 7 0 **D6 2
LOAD O Lmo Load 7 0 **D1 5
CAP ON O Capstan ON 7 0 **D5 4
USB CS O Chip Select for USB 7 0 **D9 2
WIDE DET I SI SIDE detection
DEW AD I DEW detection
SST3 (DIC FRAME) I Camera video control: Frame picture 7 0 **D3 3
SP STBY O Save-energy bias mode of built-in speaker (Audio. C) 7 0 **D2 3
XPDI O DA converter power-down (Audio. C) 7 0 **D3 1
CAP FWD O Capstan forward rotation 7 0 **D8 6
CTOV COM I Camera microcomputer communication 7 0 **D9 5
CTOV RX I Select of camera microcomputer communication 7 0 **D9 4
MTOV3 PC I PC mode communication: PC mode acknowledged 7 0 **D0 3
USB DET I USB Detect 7 0 **D0 0
CAM SCK O Serial communication clock 7 0
CAM SO O Serial output data 7 0 **D8 1
MODE SI I Mode control reception data 7 0 **D7 4
LET CONT O Letter Box output control (VBI.C) 7 0 **D4 4
AIF CS O AIF communication Chip Select (cp.C) 7 0 **D5 7
EXT MUTE O External microphone mute control 7 0 **D5 0
PWM FB O PWM signal for focus motor control 7 0 **D6 0
TAPE LED O Tape sensor output LED control 7 0 **D1 3
NTSC XPAL I NTSC/PAL switching (System Control. C) 7 0 **D5 3
TAPE END AD Tape End detection
EXT DET I External microphone detection (Audio. C) 7 0 **D2 5
REC PROOF I Cassette recording prohibition signal detection
MSW AD I Mechanism position detection
USB INT I USB interrupt
HP DET I Headphones installation detection 7 0
Pin Name I/O Function
Remarks
PG BK ADDR Data Bit
9
10
11
14
15
16
17
19
20
21
26
27
48
58
59
68
101
104
107
108
110
111
116
117
131
136
138
145
146
147
152
170
171
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
194
198
199
200
201
208
210
214
216
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HP MUTE O Headphones output muting (Audio. C) 7 0 **D2 4
SST2 (DIC PARARRIL) I Camera video control; A/B parallel read-out 7 0 **D3 2
VCO HI O VRP VCO control 7 0 **D2 0
SREEL I SreelFG input
SOUND SW O Input selector of speaker driver IC 7 0 **D0 6
VIF/AIF SCK O VIF/AIF serial communication clock 7 0 **D8 2
CTOV CATEGORY I Communication category 7 0 **D7 6
WIDE CONT O Wide (16:9) output control (VBI.D) 7 0 **D4 5
MODE REQ O Mode microcomputer communication Chip Select (cp.C) 7 0 **D5 5
DA SREEL O ReelFG control voltage output 7 0 **D6 7
PWM FA O PWM signal for focus motor control 7 0 **D6 1
REEL LED CONT O ReelFG output LED control 7 0 **D1 4
VTOC LATCH O Camera microcomputer communication 7 0 **D5 2
MODE CS O Mode serial communication CS interrupt
AUTO MANUAL I Detecting of audio input (AUTO/MANUAL) 7 0
SHOE ON O Video light ON (va.C) 7 0 **D3 4
CARD BUS SEL O Card bus connection selection 7 0 **D0 2
VIF/AIF SO O VIF/AIF serial send data 7 0 **D7 2
MODE SO O Mode microcomputer serial send data 7 0 **D7 0
SDET I S-terminal Detect
SHOE O Shoe (microphone) power control 7 0 **D4 1
INT MUTE O Built-in microphone mute control 7 0 **D5 1
SHOE ID1 I SHOE (microphone/light... ) detection
TAPE TOP AD I Tape Top detection
SST 1 (DIC FREEZE) I Camera video control: Freeze request 7 0 **D2 7
A MUTE O Audio mute (AIF/Line Out) (Audio. C) 7 0 **D2 1
REC MUTE O Fixing the AIF3 AD data to the soundless level 7 0 **D4 7
(Audio. C) 7 0 **D3 0
Pin Name I/O Function
Remarks
220
224
226
232
259
261
262
263
264
265
266
270
271
283
284
292
319
321
322
323
324
325
339
341
346
347
348
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4-6-3 MODE MI-COM (IC104)
Pin Name I/O Function
Remarks
PG BK ADDR Data Bit
3
4
5
6
13
14
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
68
69
BATT A/D A/D Battery low-voltage detection 7 2 **C0 A/D
BATT INFO A/D A/D Battery type detection 7 2 **C1 A/D
LI3V DETECT A/D Lithium battery low-voltage detection 7 2 **C2 A/D
N.C.
CASSETTEMEMORY A/D0 A/D Cassette memory/ID board detection 7 2 **C4 A/D
CASSETTEMEMORY A/D1 A/D Cassette memory/ID board detection 7 2 **C5 A/D
CASSETTEMEMORY A/D2 A/D Cassette memory/ID board detection 7 2 **C6 A/D
KEY AD0 A/D KEY 0 detection 7 2 **C7 A/D
KEY AD1 A/D KEY 1 detection 7 2 **C8 A/D
KEY AD2 A/D KEY 2 detection 7 2 **C9 A/D
KEY AD3 A/D KEY 3 detection 7 2 **CA A/D
FCH0 I Process mode/software debug terminal 7 2 **CB A/D
KEY AD4 A/D KEY 4 detection 7 2 **CC A/D
CARD OPN I Card lid open/close detection 7 2 **CD A/D
CARD DET I Card yes/no 7 2 **CE A/D
CARD PRO I Card protect 7 2 **CF A/D
VCR POWER SWITCH I VCR mode switch 7 2 **D0 0
CAM POWER SWITCH I Camera mode switch 7 2 **D0 1
T/C PW SW I TAPE/CARD/SWITCH 7 2 **D0 2
V3TOM FILE TX I PC mode: File transfer in progress 7 2 **D0 3
STANDBY SW I Standby switch detection 7 2 **D0 4
LANC POWER ON I LANC POWER ON detection 7 2 **D0 5
EJECT SWITCH I EJECT switch detection 7 2 **D0 6
CASSETTE IN SWITCH I CASSETTE-IN switch detection 7 2 **D0 7
PHOTO SWITCH I Memory switch full pressing detection 7 2 **D1 0
HARF PHOTO SWITCH I Memory switch half pressing detection 7 2 **D1 1
START STOP I Trigger switch 7 2 **D1 2
PAE/GREEN SW I PAE mode selector switch 7 2 **D1 3
PANEL OPEN SWITCH I Panel open switch detection 7 2 **D1 4
PANEL BOTTOM/TOP SWITCH I Panel BOTTOM/TOP switch detection 7 2 **D1 5
DIAL CW SWITCH I Dial detection 7 2 **D1 6
DIAL CCW SWITCH I Dial detection 7 2 **D1 7
VCR POW LED O VCR LED lighting control 7 2 **D2 0
CAM POW LED O Camera LED lighting control 7 2 **D2 1
NTSC/PAL O NTSC/PAL 7 2 **D2 2
MEMORY ACCESS LED O Card access LCD 7 2 **D2 3
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
OSDC CS O OSD IC chip select 7 2 **D3 0
LCD ON O LCD panel ON/OFF control 7 2 **D3 1
VCR POWER ON O VCR power control 7 2 **D3 2
CAM ON O CAMERA CCD control 7 2 **D3 3
EVF SEN O EVF IC chip select 7 2 **D3 4
LCD CEN O LCD panel IC chip select 7 2 **D3 5
LCD BL ON O Panel backlight ON/OFF control 7 2 **D3 6
DSU 7 2 **D3 7
VIC3 CHIP SELECT O VIC3 CHIP SELECT 7 2 **D4 0
N.C. O
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N.C. O
MTOC EN O Camera microcomputer communication acknowledged 7 2 **D4 3
LANC CONT O LANC power control 7 2 **D4 4
DSU 7 2 **D9 0
DSU 7 2 **D9 1
DSU 7 2 **D9 2
DSU 7 2 **D9 3
DSU 7 2 **D9 4
DSU 7 2 **D9 5
DSU 7 2 **D9 6
DSU 7 2 **D9 7
DT4 WAKE UP DT4 rise-up 7 2 **DA 0
DT4 BUSY DT4 busy 7 2 **DA 1
CAM RXDATA I Camera microcomputer reception request 7 2 **DA 2
RMC PULSE IN I [Interrupt] remote control signal input 7 2 **DA 3
DT4 I FRP 7 2 **DA 4
N.C.
V3TOM PC I In the PC mode. 7 2 **DA 6
MTOV3 PC O PC mode acknowledged 7 2 **DA 7
MODE EEPROM CS O Mode EEPROM CHIP SELECT 7 2 **DC 0
LCD DA LOAD O DA loading for LCD panel 7 2 **DC 1
PANEL EEPROM CS O Panel EEPROM CHIP SELECT 7 2 **DC 2
N.C.
N.C.
EEPROM RESET O EEPROM reset 7 2 **DC 6
MIRR O Panel OSD off in the mirror mode 7 2 **DC 7
LANC OUT O LANC data output 7 2 **DF 0
LANC IN I LANC data input 7 2 **DF 1
XRESET O VIC 7 2 **DF 2
CASSETTE MEMORY ON O Cassette memory power supply control 7 2 **DF 3
CASSETTE MEMORY SDA I/O CM communication data terminal 7 2 **DF 4
CASSETTE MEMORY SCL O CM communication clock terminal 7 2 **DF 5
E3DET I [Interrupt] E3V low-voltage detection 7 2 **DF 6
32.768KHz 7 2 **DD 6
32.769KHz 7 2 **DD 7
DT4 RESET O DT4 reset 7 2 **DB 0
DT4 RESET LSI O DT4 LSI reset 7 2 **DB 1
N.C.
N.C.
EVF ON O EVF ON 7 2 **DB 4
EVF BL ON O EVF BL ON 7 2 **DB 5
PS O Charging POWER SAVE control 7 2 **DB 6
VIC3 RESUEST [Interrupt] VIC3 communication request 7 2 **DB 7
VIC3 SERIAL DATA OUT VIC3 serial data output 7 2 **DD 0
(MODE TO VIC3)
VIC3 SERIAL DATA IN I VIC3 serial data input 7 2 **DD 1
(VIC3 TO MODE)
VIC3 SERIAL CLOCK O VIC3 serial clock output 7 2 **DD 2
CAMERA SERIAL DATA OUT O 7 2 **DD 3
(MODE TO CAMERA)
CAMERA SERIAL DATA IN I CAMERA serial data input 7 2 **DD 4
(CAMERA TO MODE)
Pin Name I/O Function
Remarks
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
92
93
94
95
96
98
99
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
115
116
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
128
129
130
131
132
133
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CAMERA SERIAL CLOCK O CAMERA serial clock output 7 2 **DD 5
SERIAL OUT O DT4 serial data output 7 2 **DE 0
SERIAL IN I DT4 serial data input 7 2 **DE 1
SERIAL CLOCK O DT4 serial data clock 7 2 **DE 2
SERIAL OUT OSDC/EEPROM/EVF IC/LCD... 7 2 **DE 3
SERIAL IN EEPROM 7 2 **DE 4
SERIAL CLOCK OSDC/EEPROM/EVF IC/LCD... 7 2 **DE 5
CTOM EN [Interrupt] Camera communication request 7 2 **DE 7
Pin Name I/O Function
Remarks
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
142
CHAPTER 3. INFORMATION FOR REPAIR
SERVICE HINTS
CONTENTS
1. Lists of Maintenance Tools and Supplies ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1
1-1 List of Maintenance Tools ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1
1-2 List of Supplies ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-1
2. Setting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-2
2-1 Setting A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-2
2-2 Setting B------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-3
3. How to Use Service Remote Controller (DY9-1349-000) ---------------------------------------------------------- 3-4
4. Service Modes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-5
4-1 General -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-5
4-2 Service Mode Indications ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-5
5. Description of Service Modes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-6
5-1 Error Rate ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-6
5-2 Mechanical Error Indications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-7
5-3 Cleaning mode------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-8
5-4 Camera Special Commands -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-9
5-5 Checking The Lens Resetting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-10
5-6 Functional Check of Control Keys and Switches ------------------------------------------------------------- 3-10
5-6-1 Voltage Range for A/D Input Key----------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-10
6. Service Hints ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-11
6-1 Arrangement of Circuit Boards --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-11
6-2 Location of Main Elements -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-12
6-3 Current Consumption Check ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-13
7. Trouble Shooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-14
7-1 Power Supply ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-14
7-2 Camera Picture Faulty -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-14
7-3 Faulty of Playback Picture --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3-15
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1. Lists of Maintenance Tools and Supplies
1-1 List of Maintenance Tools
1-2 List of Supplies
Item Name Item Number Purpose Remarks
Diamond oil/Hydro-Fluid NT-68 DY9-3010-000 Lubrication DMC II
To be locally purchased
in USA
Grease GB-12 DY9-3022-000 Lubrication DMC II
Grease FLOIL C-1Z DY9-3039-000 Lubrication DMC II
Three Bond No. 1401C CY9-8011-000 Adhesive DMC-II
Logenest Lambda A-74 CY9-8102-000 Lubrication Lens
Grease GE-C9 CY9-8043-000 Lubrication Lens
Grease GC-X5 CY9-8082-000 Lubrication Lens
Grease FLOIL 92 KB CY9-8097-000 Lubrication Lens
Hanarl KS-50M DY9-3047-000 Lubrication Cover, DMC-II
Dia Bond No. 1663G CY9-8129-000 Adhesive LCD
Sponge (W H T : 300mm 200mm 6mm) DY9-4001-000 General-purpose vibration
isolating/sound absorbing
material
Adhesive tape, No. 354E DY9-3032-000 General-purpose adhesive tape
(W
T : 9mm
50m
0.15mm, UL type)
Adhesive tape, No. 501F DY9-3034-000 General-purpose double-side-
(W
T : 10mm
50m
0.16mm, UL type) coated adhesive tape
Sheet, Shield (W H : 250mm