The SONY DSR-250 DVCAM digital camcorder kit is a powerful camera suitable for various shooting scenarios. Its features include the ability to install external microphones and multiple power supply options.
This guide provides essential setup instructions for the Sony DSR-250 DVCAM camcorder. It explains how to install batteries, connect external microphones, configure audio input, and set the time code.
Additional sections cover white‑balance memory, ND filter usage, shutter‑speed adjustment, and attaching video lights, helping users get the camcorder ready for shooting quickly. This manual is written in Japanese.
| Supported battery packs | BP-L90A, BP-L60A, BP-L40A, NP-1B, BP-90A |
|---|---|
| Battery runtime (BP-L90A) | ≈ 700 minutes |
| Recording tape lengths (DVCAM) | 64–184 minutes (standard), 12–40 minutes (mini) |
| Audio input connector | XLR 3‑pin, MIC IN +48 V |
| Time code range | 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29 |
| White‑balance memory retention | ≈ 4 months |
Connect the microphone’s XLR plug to the MIC IN +48 V connector, then set the AUDIO INPUT switch to FRONT for a front‑mounted mic or REAR for a rear‑mounted mic.