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Chapter 5
Adjustments and Settings
Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings
Notes
• When using a camera control unit, if the W/B
BALANCE switch of the camera control unit is set to
MANUAL, it is not possible to carry out black
balance adjustment on the camera.
• When using a CCU-M5/M5P Camera Control Unit,
make sure that the MODE switch of the CCU-M5/
M5P is in the CAM position.
If black balance adjustment cannot be
completed automatically
The warning message “AUTO BLACK -NG-” appears
in the viewfinder.
Make the necessary corrections, then carry out the
process again.
Warning messages for black balance adjustment
Message
Meaning and corrections to be made
AUTO BLACK
-NG-
:
IRIS
NOT CLOSED
TRY AGAIN
The lens iris did not close fully.
Check whether the lens cable is
connected properly, and whether there is
a fault in the lens. If a second attempt to
carry out the adjustment fails, consult
your Sony dealer.
AUTO BLACK
-NG-
:
??
TRY AGAIN
The iris opened during adjustment or
there is a hardware error.
Close the iris and try again. If this fails,
consult your Sony dealer.
Black Balance Adjustment
Correct adjustment of the black balance is important
for optimum operation of a video camera. It is
necessary when using the camera for the first time or
after a significant period out of use, and also when
there has been a sudden change in temperature.
The adjustment value is saved in memory, and
readjustment is not normally necessary after powering
the camera off or simply when lighting conditions
change.
1
Move the POWER switch to the ON SAVE
position, and check that the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+
switch is in one of the CAM positions.
2
Push the WHT/BLK switch in the BLK direction
and release.
The lens iris closes, and black balance adjustment
is carried out.
During the adjustment the legend “AUTO BLACK
-OP-” appears in the viewfinder.
AUTO BLACK
-OP-
After a few seconds the adjustment is complete,
and the legend in the viewfinder changes to
“AUTO BLACK -OK-”.
2
1
BARS
The camera is outputting a color bar
signal.
Move the OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch to
one of the CAM positions.