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HDR-SR5/SR5C/SR5E/SR7/SR7E/SR8/SR8E_ADJ
Video
To USB jack
Handycam Station
DCRA-C180/C181
(1-821-168-11/21)
DCRA-C180/C181
(1-821-168-11/21)
HASP Key
PC
(The SeusEX must be installed in the PC.)
OS: Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP
RAM: 256MB or more recommended
USB: 2.0 recommended (also compatible with 1.1)
Two connectors are required.
RAM: 256MB or more recommended
USB: 2.0 recommended (also compatible with 1.1)
Two connectors are required.
USB cable
(1-829-579-41)
(1-829-579-41)
To COMPONENT
OUT jack
OUT jack
To A/V jack
To DC IN jack
AC IN
AC adaptor
AC-L200/L200B
(1-479-285-21)
AC-L200/L200B
(1-479-285-21)
Audio R
Audio L
Video system Adjustment
Color monitor
Vectorscope
Terminated
75
Ω
Camera system Adjustment
Y or Pb or Pr
S-Video or
Video
Video
Oscilloscope
Terminated
75
75
Ω
6-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENTS
1-1.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS
(CAMERA SECTION)
(CAMERA SECTION)
1-1-1.
Preparations
1) Connect the equipment for adjustments according to Fig. 6-1-3.
Pattern box
Front of the lens
L = 1 m (PTB-450)
L = 40 cm (PTB-1450)
L = 40 cm (PTB-1450)
L
Camera
Fig. 6-1-2
Fig. 6-1-3
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Color bar chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame)
Fig. a
(VIDEO terminal of A/V jack
output waveform)
(VIDEO terminal of A/V jack
output waveform)
Fig. b (monitor TV picture)
Adjust the camera zoom and direction to
obtain the output waveform shown in Fig. a and
the monitor TV display shown in Fig. b.
obtain the output waveform shown in Fig. a and
the monitor TV display shown in Fig. b.
1-1-2.
Precaution
1.
Setting the Switch
Unless otherwise specified, set the switches as follows and perform adjustments without inserting disc.
1. POWER switch ............................................................. Movie
2. BACK LIGHT .................................................................. OFF
3. NIGHT SHOT .................................................................. OFF
4. (OPTION) menu
2. BACK LIGHT .................................................................. OFF
3. NIGHT SHOT .................................................................. OFF
4. (OPTION) menu
FOCUS .......................................................................... AUTO
5. (HOME) menu – (SETTINGS) – MOVIE SETTINGS
AE SHIFT (Note) ............................................................ OFF
WB SHIFT (Note) ........................................................... OFF
DIGITAL ZOOM ............................................................. OFF
STEADY SHOT ............................................................... OFF
WB SHIFT (Note) ........................................................... OFF
DIGITAL ZOOM ............................................................. OFF
STEADY SHOT ............................................................... OFF
6. (HOME) menu – (SETTINGS) – GENERAL SET
DEMO MODE ................................................................. OFF
Note:
HDR-SR7/SR7E/SR8/SR8E
Fig. 6-1-5
2.
Order of Adjustments
Basically carry out adjustments in the order given.
3.
Subjects
1) Color bar chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame)
When performing adjustments using the color bar chart, ad-
just the picture frame as shown in Fig. 6-1-4. (Color reproduc-
tion adjustment frame)
just the picture frame as shown in Fig. 6-1-4. (Color reproduc-
tion adjustment frame)
2) Clear chart (AWB adjustment frame)
Shoot the color bar chart. Then adjust the zoom to TELE side
from WIDE side, and stop it when the black frame of the chart
disappears. Remove the color bar chart from pattern box and
insert a clear chart in its place.
from WIDE side, and stop it when the black frame of the chart
disappears. Remove the color bar chart from pattern box and
insert a clear chart in its place.
3) Chart for flange back adjustment
Join together a piece of white A0 size paper (1189 mm
× 841
mm) and a piece of black paper to make the chart shown in
Fig. 6-1-5.
Fig. 6-1-5.
Note:
Use a non-reflecting and non-glazing vellum paper. The
size must be A0 or larger and the joint between the white
and black paper must not have any undulations.
size must be A0 or larger and the joint between the white
and black paper must not have any undulations.
H
A=B
A B
B A
Enlargement
B
A
Difference in level
Y
ellow
Cyan
Green
White
Magenta
Red
Blue
C = D = 0
V
C
D
Y
ellow
Cyan
Blue
Green
White
Magenta
Red
CRT picture frame
Electronic beam scanning frame
Black
White
841 mm
1189 mm
Fig. 6-1-4
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4.
Preparing the Flash Adjustment Box
A dark room is required to provide an accurate flash adjustment.
If it is not available, prepare the flash adjustment box as given
below;
If it is not available, prepare the flash adjustment box as given
below;
1) Provide woody board A, B and C of 15 mm thickness.
2) Apply black mat paint to one side of woody board A and B.
3) Attach background paper (J-2501-130-A) to woody board C.
4) Assemble so that the black sides and the background paper
3) Attach background paper (J-2501-130-A) to woody board C.
4) Assemble so that the black sides and the background paper
side of woody board A, B and C are internal. (Fig. 6-1-7)
Fig. 6-1-6
Fig. 6-1-7
Fig. 6-1-8
woody board A (2)
400 mm
woody board B (2)
370 mm
woody board C (1)
700 mm
513 mm
513 mm
700 mm
700 mm
730 mm
woody board A
woody board B
woody board B
woody board C
woody board A
Flash adjustment box
Front of the lens
Background paper
L = 50 cm
L
Camera
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3.
Function of Each Button on Main Menu Screen
When the Automatic Adjustment Program started, the Main Menu
screen in Fig. 6-1-9 will appear. On this screen, select each adjust-
ment section.
screen in Fig. 6-1-9 will appear. On this screen, select each adjust-
ment section.
Fig. 6-1-9
1
[Connecting the Equipment] button
A connection diagram of the equipment is displayed.
A connection diagram of the equipment is displayed.
2
[CONNECT] button
The mode of Camcorder is switched to the Adjustment Mode.
When the Adjustment Mode has switched normally, the op-
eration of the buttons 4 - qa is enabled.
The mode of Camcorder is switched to the Adjustment Mode.
When the Adjustment Mode has switched normally, the op-
eration of the buttons 4 - qa is enabled.
3
[END] button
The mode of Camcorder is switched to the normal mode.
When the normal mode has switched correctly, the Automatic
Adjustment Program is finished.
The mode of Camcorder is switched to the normal mode.
When the normal mode has switched correctly, the Automatic
Adjustment Program is finished.
4
[DESTINATION DATA WRITE] button
The “DESTINATION DATA WRITE” screen appears.
The “DESTINATION DATA WRITE” screen appears.
5
[USB SERIAL No. INPUT] button
The “USB SERIAL No. INPUT” screen appears.
The “USB SERIAL No. INPUT” screen appears.
6
[VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] button
The “VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen appears.
The “VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen appears.
7
[CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] button
The “CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen appears.
The “CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen appears.
8
[LCD/EVF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] button
The “LCD/EVF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen appears.
The “LCD/EVF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen appears.
9
[AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT] button
The “AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen appears.
The “AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” screen appears.
q;
[SERVICE MODE] button
The “SERVICE MODE” screen appears.
The “SERVICE MODE” screen appears.
qa
[DATA BACKUP] button
The “DATA BACKUP” screen appears.
The “DATA BACKUP” screen appears.
qs
This part indicates the version of Automatic Adjustment Pro-
gram.
gram.
1-2.
ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM
The HDR-SR5/SR5C/SR5E/SR7/SR7E/SR8/SR8E are adjusted by
the Automatic Adjustment Program. The Automatic Adjustment
Program enters automatically via the SeusEX the adjustment op-
erations that were formerly entered manually by the adjustment
remote commander (some items may be adjusted by manual op-
eration on the operation screen of the SeusEX).
the Automatic Adjustment Program. The Automatic Adjustment
Program enters automatically via the SeusEX the adjustment op-
erations that were formerly entered manually by the adjustment
remote commander (some items may be adjusted by manual op-
eration on the operation screen of the SeusEX).
1.
Precautions When Using Automatic Adjustment
Program
Program
1) The Automatic Adjustment Program writes the adjustment re-
sults such as EVR data to the set through two-way communi-
cation with the camcorder via the SeusEX. Accordingly, the
Automatic Adjustment Program must be used in the environ-
ment where the SeusEX operates.
cation with the camcorder via the SeusEX. Accordingly, the
Automatic Adjustment Program must be used in the environ-
ment where the SeusEX operates.
2) The Automatic Adjustment Program cannot be used when the
SEUS or the SeusCam is running. Exit the SEUS or the
SeusCam before using the Automatic Adjustment Program.
SeusCam before using the Automatic Adjustment Program.
3) The SeusEX must be already started on the PC when using the
Automatic Adjustment Program. With the SeusEX not started,
some adjustment items will take time in adjustment.
some adjustment items will take time in adjustment.
4) The program run time may vary depending on the environ-
ment of the personal computer used.
2.
Start of Automatic Adjustment Program
Double-click the application file (HDR-SR7 Series Auto-Adj
Ver_1.2r03.exe), and the Automatic Adjustment Program will start.
Ver_1.2r03.exe), and the Automatic Adjustment Program will start.
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qs
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Ver. 1.2 2008.07
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