Operating instructions

Features
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Chapter 1 Overview
A special auto focus lens
The camcorder is provided with the 2/3-type auto
focus lens, which ensures high-quality shooting
in all situations from wide angle to telephoto
(PMW-400K only).
A variety of functions for improved
performance under various shooting
conditions
• Picture Cache function
• Optical ND filters and electrical CC filters
• Hyper gamma
• Slow shutter function
• Frame Recording function
• Time lapse function (interval recording)
• Slow & quick motion function
• Freeze mix function
• Focus magnification function
• Digital extender function
1)
• Image inversion function
• Assignable switches
• 3.5-inch high-resolution color LCD viewfinder
• Remote control
1) When the optional CBK-CE01 50 Pin Interface and
Digital Extender is installed
Wireless LAN support
You can connect this camcorder to a computer
over a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi connection) by
connecting the optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi
Adapter to the external device connector.
A Wi-Fi connection allows you to transfer
planning metadata and other files between a
computer and this camcorder. You can also use
the Live Logging function to add shot marks to
the video currently being shot.
Camcorder system configuration
When you install the optional CBK-CE01 50 Pin
Interface and Digital Extender, you can mount the
CA-FB70/TX70 HD Camera Adaptor and
connect the CCU to configure a system for
shooting and recording.
When the CBK-CE01 is installed, you can also
connect the HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor
instead of the camera adaptor. This allows you to
convert this camcorder’s HDSDI output to a
MPEG HD transport stream.
Software Downloads
When the unit is used with a PC connection,
download device drivers, plug-ins, and
application software, where applicable, from the
Sony Professional products web site.
Sony Professional products web site homepage:
U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com
Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca
Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com
Europe, Middle East and Africa
http://www.pro.sony.eu
Japan http://www.sonybsc.com
Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com
Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr
China http://pro.sony.com.cn