Sony DXC-D30 Camcorder User Manual


 
High Quality Betacam SP
Camcorder
The PVW-D30 is a Betacam SP PRO2000 Camcorder
consisting of the DXC-D30 and the PVV-3 Betacam SP
Recorder. The high quality picture of the DXC-D30 can be
directly recorded onto the Betacam SP format - one of the best
analog recording formats currently available in the
professional field. The status information and data from the
PVV-3, such as time code, recording audio level, remaining
battery power, and remaining tape time can be superimposed
on the viewfinder.
(Note: These features and functions are also available with the
DXC-D30WS when combined with the PVV-3.)
Acquisition Tool for the DVCAM
System
The DSR-130 Two-piece DVCAM Camcorder - the
combination of the DXC-D30 and the DSR-1 Digital Recorder
- is an acquisition tool based on the DVCAM recording format.
The following are the basic features of the DSR-130.
(Note: The following features and functions are also available
with the DXC-D30WS combined with the DSR-1.)
DVCAM Recording Format
Sony’s DVCAM recording format is designed for professional
use. While maintaining the playback compatibility with the
consumer DV recording format, higher picture quality is
achieved by the wider track pitch of the DVCAM format.
Equivalent to One-piece Camcorder
The DXC-D30 and the DSR-1 have been carefully designed so
that the DSR-130 can operate just like a one-piece camcorder.
The recording status and the warning messages from the
DSR-1 can be superimposed on the viewfinder of the
DXC-D30. The body of the DSR-1 and the DXC-D30 are
made of magnesium, which makes the DSR-130 a lightweight
yet durable camcorder.
When recording with the DSR-1, both DVCAM Mini
Cassette tapes (PDVM -40ME/ 32ME/ 22ME/ 12ME or
PDVM-40N/32N) and DVCAM Standard Cassette tapes
(PDV-184ME/ 124ME/ 94ME/ 64ME or PDV-184N/ 124N/
64N) can be used without any adaptors. Maximum recording
time of PDVM and PDV tapes are 40 minutes and 184 minutes
respectively.
Time Code Superimposed during
Playback
For operational convenience while shooting, the time code is
superimposed on the viewfinder screen or MONITOR OUT
screen, even during playback.
CH-1 Audio Level Control
The CH-1 audio level can be adjusted with the level control
located on the front panel of the DXC-D30 while recording with
the DSR-1.
Edit Search
The DSR-1 incorporates an Edit Search function. Its control
button is located on the side panel of the DXC-D30 to afford
easy access while shooting.
Freeze Mix Function
When the camera operator needs to shoot a subject in the
same framework as that of a previously recorded subject, it
was very difficult to perfectly place the subject in the same
position as the previous shot with conventional cameras. With
the DSR-130, a picture previously recorded on the DVCAM
tape can be superimposed on the viewfinder screen, so that
the camera operator can easily frame or position the subject
just like a previous shot.