3-278-905-13(1) 3278905130 Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-EX1 Operating Instructions Printed in Japan © 2007 Sony Corporation
For the customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements électromagnétiques suivants : E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision). Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne.
Table of Contents Overview Package Configuration ............................................................. 9 Features .................................................................................... 10 Using the CD-ROM ................................................................ 12 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ................................... 12 System Requirements for Using the Applications ....... 13 Software Installation ....................................................
Recording Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 34 Selecting the Video Format .................................................... 36 Selectable Formats ....................................................... 36 Changing the Format .................................................... 37 Switching the ND Filters ........................................................ 37 Adjusting the White Balance .................................................
Using External Inputs ................................................... 54 Using an External Microphone .................................... 54 Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels ........................ 55 Monitoring the Audio ................................................... 55 Outputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone .................. 56 Recording Shot Marks ............................................................ 56 Rec Review ..............................................................
Playback Playing Back Clips .................................................................. 78 Thumbnail Screen ........................................................ 78 Playback ....................................................................... 79 Clip Operations ....................................................................... 82 Clip Operation Menus .................................................. 82 Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus ...........
Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors ............................................ 110 Operating Clips With a Computer ...................................... 111 Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection) ....... 114 Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External Device .................................................................. 114 Nonlinear Editing ....................................................... 114 Recording External Input Signals ..............................
Overview Overview Package Configuration Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. BP-U30 battery pack (1) Lens hood with lens cap (1) BP-S 30 BC-U1 battery charger (1) It is attached to the camcorder at the factory. If you attach an optional wide-conversion lens, remove the lens hood.
Overview Features The PMW-EX1 is a highly compact and highperformance XDCAM EX1) camcorder that uses SxS1) memory cards, as its recording medium. The imaging devices used in the PMW-EX1 camcorder are three 1/2-inch type CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 × 1080, which produce images in full HD resolution.
Versatile focus-assistance functions The lens has a versatile functions for easy and precise focus adjustments. • One-push Auto Focus • MF Assist • Expanded Focus • Peaking • Optical Image Stabilizer (Steady Shot) Creative Recording Modes and Settings 23.98P native recording The PMW-EX1 camcorder, a new member of Sony’s legendary CineAlta1) family, though compact offers native 23.98P recording capability.
XDCAM EX web sites Overview For information on XDCAM EX, visit the following web sites: United States http://www.sony.com/xdcamex Canada http://www.sony.ca/xdcamex Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Russia http://www.sonybiz.net/xdcamex Latin America http://www.sonypro-latin.com/xdcamex Australia www.sony.com.au/xdcamex Asia (except Korea, China, and Japan) http://pro.sony.com.hk Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr/xdcamex China http://pro.sony.com.cn/minisite/XDCAMEX Japan http://www.sony.co.
2 Select and click on the manual that you wish to read. This opens the PDF file. CPU Windows: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or higher (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0 GHz or higher recommended) Macintosh: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0 GHz or higher (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.4 GHz or higher recommended) Overview A cover page appears automatically in your browser. If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double-click on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.
Overview Parts Identifications Camcorder 1 2 NE XT L VO L Handle s HO LD STA R RT EC /S TO P F RE V M ON IT OR TH UM BN AIL SE L/S ET CA P NC j LA EL Y/ PA U G SE PR /S F F EV W D l ST J OP Operation panel on the handle (page 16) Upper operation panel (page 16) RE REC VIE W L OF F H 3 A 4 TRA SHO NSIT T ION .2 81 B.LIG HT OFF TC/U DURA -BIT/ TION 40 DISP BATT LAY INFO 25 15 5.
13 9 21 L OFF 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 H F CA NC EL VO L FW D M ON IT OR F SE L/ SE T J SE NE XT /PAU L /S PL AY G STO P STA R RT/ EC STO P TH UM BN AIL RE V j PR EV l s HO LD DISP BATT LAY INFO OFF ON LCD B.
Operation panel on the handle Upper operation panel Overview 42 28 29 30 31 43 44 45 46 MONITOR VOL THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL F REV PLAY/PAUSE F FWD j G/S J PREV STOP NEXT l s L 32 33 36 TC/U-BIT/ STATUS DURATION B SHOT TRANSITION 37 38 LCD B.LIGHT ON DISPLAY BARS/CAM BATT INFO OFF 47 48 39 REC START/STOP 34 A 42. SHOT TRANSITION operation block (page 64) 40 43. LCD B.LIGHT (LCD backlight) switch 41 44. LCD B.
55. PUSH AF (momentary auto focus) button (page 49) 65. SxS memory card slots (page 31) 66. EJECT buttons (page 31) LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM ASSIGN 2 57 3 Rear operation panel 67 ND FILTER 2 MENU 68 69 70 SEL/SET CANCEL 71 CAMERA OFF 72 MEDIA 58 1 ZEBRA PEAKING FULL AUTO 56 OFF Overview button (page 32) Side operation panel 1 63. ACCESS lamps (page 31) 64. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select) GAIN L M H 59 60 WHITE BAL B A PRST 61 62 56.
Controls on the grip IR Remote Commander (Supplied) Overview The buttons without remarks can be used in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder. 76 77 78 79 T/ STARSTOP RE RE VI C EW EX P FO AN RE C DE LE U D AS S E 1 2 80 COMP ON OUT ENT 3 4 5 6 LENS REMOTE 81 76. REC START/STOP button (page 34) 77. RELEASE (grip release) button (page 28) 78. REC REVIEW button (page 57) 79. EXPANDED FOCUS button (page 48) 80. Servo zoom lever (page 46) 81.
Overview On-Screen Indications Indications in Camera Mode Remarks [M]: The indication of the items named with this suffix can be independently turned on/off with “Display On/Off” of the LCD/VF SET menu (see page 105). [A]: The indication of items named with this suffix can be turned on/off using the assignable buttons to which the corresponding on/off functions have been assigned (see page 57).
Overview 5. Time data indication [M] (page 53) 6. Media remaining indication [M] (page 33) 7. Zoom position indication [M] (page 46) 8. TLCS mode indication [M][D] (page 101) Backlight mode When the Direct mode is set to “Part,” the operation is limited depending on the GAIN, SHUTTER, or WHITE BAL switch setting. When the Direct mode is set to “All,” the GAIN, SHUTTER, and WHITE BAL switches are disabled. Note STD Standard mode Spotlight mode 9. Steady Shot indication [M][D] (page 51) 10.
Overview The Direct menu of the selected items appears. Example: Direct menu for TLCS mode selection TLCS 74% TLCS TLCS 7 On 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo MF∗ ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1 ++F1.9 18dB SHT:1/200 3 Tilt the joystick or rotate the jog dial to select the setting then press the joystick or the jog dial. The menu disappears, and the new setting is displayed.
Preparations Power Supply Removing the battery pack Hold the BATTERY RELEASE button pressed, slide the battery pack to the right to unlock, then pull it out. O N N Using a Battery Pack B .L B IG H T O F F Preparations You can use a battery pack or AC power via an AC adaptor. If you connect an AC power source, it has a priority even if a battery pack is mounted. T D C/U U R -B AT IT IO / D B IS N AT P T LA S TA IN Y T F U O S B A R S /C A M Mount a BP-U30 or BP-U60 Lithium-ion battery pack.
Note The operating time on a battery pack depends on the condition (new or old) of the battery pack and the ambient temperature.
DC IN 12.0V STBY A: 25min B: 50min Z99 Setting the Clock S&Q REC Note Preparations The battery pack mounted on the camcorder is not charged even if you set the mode switch of the BC-U1 to the CHARGE position. To charge the battery pack, remove it from the camcorder and mount it on the BC-U1. When you turn the camcorder on for the first time after purchasing or replacing the backup battery (page 120), the Initial Setting display appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.
INITIAL SETTING Time Zone: UTC +09:00 TOKYO Date / Time: 2007/01/01 00:00:00 SET F i n i sh Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Tilt the joystick or turn the jog dial to set the year then press the joystick or dial. The cursor moves to the month-setting column. When you press the joystick or jog dial at “SET,” the cursor moves back to “Date/ Time.” The LCD monitor turns on when it is opened and turns off when it is returned to the park position.
HO LD PR EV STA R RT EC /S TO l L OF F H 180° 00:00 90° LCD/VF SET Return LCD EVF Peaking Marker Zebra Display On/O f f B B B Return Color : Cont rast : Br i ght ness : 0 0 0 B B B Preparations Set color, contrast and brightness of the LCD monitor with the corresponding LCD menu items: Color, Contrast, and Brightness Adjusting the backlight LCD B.LIGHT + and – buttons LCD B.LIGHT switch For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 95.
Using the eyecup (supplied) CA NC EL NE XT L s RE REC VI EW L OF F H HO LD ST RE AR C T/S TO P VO L SE L/S ET MO NI TO R PL AY /PAU G SE /S F FW D J TH UM BN AI L RE V F ST OP j PR EV l A SHOT TRANS ITION B .2 LCD B.LIGHT 81 ON OFF TC/U-BIT DURATIO N/ DISPLAY BATT INFO INFO BRT 40 25 30 10 15 10 15 5 10 3 5.
Adjusting the Grip Using the IR Remote Commander Preparations The grip rotates approx. 120 degrees to support a variety of shooting styles. Holding the RELEASE button pressed, slowly rotate the grip. Before use Before you use the supplied IR Remote Commander for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet from the battery holder. CH-1 MIC MIC MIC+48V MIC+48V LINE LINE Insulation sheet RELEA SE A O T S R A H N O S T IT IO N N FF B .
Note To avoid malfunctions, the remote control function is automatically deactivated when the camcorder is turned off. Activate the function each time when required after you turn the camcorder on. Replacing the battery in the IR Remote Commander Use a commercially available CR2025 lithium battery. Do not use any battery other than a CR2025. 1 Hold down the lock lever 1, pull out the battery holder 2, and remove the battery. 1 2 Battery may explode if mistreated.
Handling SxS Memory Cards Preparations This camcorder records audio and video on SxS memory cards (optional) inserted in the card slots. About SxS Memory Cards Usable SxS memory cards • SxS and SxS PRO are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and are licensed to Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Write-protect switch ACCE SS A MENU B SLOT G FU LL AU TO SELE SEL CT CH-1 CH-1 E BA L AU SEL SxS PRO CH-2 CH-2 OPEN 8GB Do not operate the write-protect switch of an SxS memory card while it is set in the camcorder. Temporarily remove the card from the camcorder before changing the switch setting. 3 Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card SLOT SELECT button ACCESS lamps A B SLOT SELECT ACCESS The ACCESS lamp lights in red then changes to green once the memory card is ready for use.
ACCE SS A MENU B SLOT G FU LL AU TO SELE SEL CT CH-1 E BA L CH-1 AU SEL OPEN CH-2 CH-2 Note on formatting Preparations Any SxS memory card formatted with a device other than this camcorder cannot be used with the camcorder. Notes • Data are not guaranteed if the power is turned off or a memory card is removed while the card is being accessed. All data on the card may be destroyed. Be sure that the ACCESS lamps are lit in green or off when you turn off the power or remove memory cards.
Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording In Camera mode, you can check the time remaining for the SxS memory cards loaded in the card slots on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. STBY T The available time for recording with the current video format (recording bit rate) is calculated according to the remaining space of each card and displayed in time units of minutes. The remaining can also be checked in a meter format on the BATTERY/MEDIA status screen (page 92).
Recording Basic Operation Procedure Basic recording can be performed with the following procedures: 7,8 REC START/STOP L NE XT 9 RE REC VIE W L OF F H HO LD s REC REVIEW STA R RT EC /S TO P VO L F RE V M ON IT OR TH UM BN AIL Recording SE L/S ET CA PLA NC EL Y/ PA U G SE PR /S F F EV W D l ST J OP 4 j LCD monitor 5 A TRA SHO NSIT T ION B .2 LCD 81 ON B.LIG HT OFF TC/U DURA -BIT/ TION 40 DISP BATT LAY INFO LENS INFO BRT 15 10 5.
Full Auto mode is turned on, activating the TLCS (Total Level Control System) (page 101). Thus Auto Iris, AGC (Auto Gain Control), Auto Shutter, ATW (Auto Tracing White) are set to ON, whereby the brightness and white balance will be automatically adjusted.
L Clip (recording data) and clip name When you stop recording, video, audio and subsidiary data from the start to end of the recording are recorded as a single clip on an SxS memory card. For each clip recorded with this camcorder, a clip name of 8 characters (the first four alphanumerics and the second four numerics) is automatically generated. Example: ABCD0001 Recording The first four alphanumerics can be specified as desired using “Clip” (page 109) of the OTHERS menu before you start recording.
Format Indication on this camcorder HQ 1280 × 720 29.97 Progressive HQ 1280 × 720 23.
WHITE BAL switch Adjusting the White Balance ZEBRA PEAKING FULL AUTO GAIN WHITE BAL VO L SE L/S ET RE REC VI EW L OF F H HO LD l ST RE AR C T/S TO P L NE XT s MO NI TO R PL AY /PAU SE /S F FW D ST J OP G TH UM BN AI L RE V F j PR EV SHOT TRANS ITION B .2 LCD B.LIGHT 81 ON OFF TC/U-BIT DURATIO N/ DISPLAY BATT INFO 40 30 10 15 10 15 5 10 3 5.
Executing Auto White Balance Execute auto white-balance adjustment according to the color temperature of the light source. The adjustment value can be stored in memory A or B. Note Auto white-balance adjustment cannot be executed in Preset mode. To store the adjustment value in memory, select Memory A or Memory B mode. 2 Select the appropriate ND filter according to the lighting condition.
Example: 95% Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns 120min During recording, various markers and zebra patterns can be inserted into the image on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. This does not affect recording signals. Recording Displaying the center marker Use “Marker” of the LCD/VF SET menu. Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the LCD/VF SET menu with , and select “Marker” from the menu. Set “Center Marker” to “On” to insert the center marker into the screen area.
Displaying the Zebra Patterns A zebra pattern(s) can be inserted to the picture on LCD monitor/EVF screen to check the appropriate luminance level. Factory-set zebras 1 (70%) 2 (100%) 1 (Zebra1): To display a zebra pattern in the area of ±10% centering the video level set with “Zebra1 Level.” 2 (Zebra2): To display a zebra pattern for the video level over 100%. Both: To display both Zebra1 and Zebra2 Zebra1 Level Set the center level of Zebra1 in the range of 50 to 107%. The default setting is 70%.
To change Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the CAMERA SET menu with , and select “Gain Setup” from the menu. Setting the Gain 00:00 Fixed gain mode (manual gain adjustment) Return Low : 0dB Mid : 9dB High : 18dB B CAMERA SET Return B Gain Setup B Shu t t e r EX Slow Shut t e r B Shot Tr ans i t ion B MF Ass i s t : Of f Color Bar Type : Mul t i You can set the gain of the video amplifier according to the brightness of the subject.
Note When Auto Shutter mode is ON, the fixed shutter cannot be selected. L OF F The electronic shutter of the camcorder permits you to change the shutter speed (the accumulation time per recording frame). The electronic shutter can be adjusted automatically or manually as required.
Frame rate Shutter speed (sec.) 25P 1/ 30P 1/ 1 1 1 1 1 1 33, /50, /60, /100, /125, /250, /500, 1/ 1 1000, /2000 1/ 1 1 1 1 1 1 40, /50, /60, /120, /125, /250, /500, 1 1000, /2000 Angle (standard angle) mode Set “Mode” to “Angle,” and specify the shutter angle with “Shutter Angle.” You can select from among 180, 90, 45, 22.5, and 11.25 degrees. SLS (Slow Shutter) mode Set “Mode” to “SLS,” and specify the number of accumulated frames with “SLS Frame.” You can select in the range of 2 to 8 frames.
To adjust the target level with the Direct menu The target level can also be selected using the Direct menu. When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button, the current setting is displayed on the screen. Adjusting the Iris Adjust the iris opening according to the brightness of the subject. You can adjust it manually or automatically. 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo m CH1 ND1 ++F1.
Adjusting the Zoom OF L F H F UM BN F VO FW D SE L/S ET MO NIT OR P XT J NE AIL L ST RE AR C T/S TO PL AY /PAU G SE /S ST OP TH s RE V EV j PR l HO LD CA L NC EL AM DISPLA BATT INFOY OFF LCD BARS/C STATUS TC/U-B DURAT IT/ ION ON B.LIGHT B TRANS SHOT ITION CH-1 A AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC ST ST ART/ OP MIC+4 8V LINE RE MIC MIC+4 8V AS RE REC VI EW LE E EX PA FO ND CU ED S You can adjust the zoom in Manual mode or Power (Servo) mode on this camcorder.
Zoom speed switch ZOOM button Power zoom lever REC START/STOP When adjusting with the ZOOM button of the IR Remote Commander W The zooming speed depends on the “Remote” setting (default: 50) of “Zoom Speed” of the CAMERA SET menu. HOLD T To use the IR Remote Commander, see “Using the IR Remote Commander” on page 28.
CA NC EL VO L SE L/S ET RE REC VI EW L OF F H HO LD l ST RE AR C T/S TO P L NE XT s MO NI TO R PL AY /PAU G SE /S F FW D ST J OP TH UM BN AI L RE V F j PR EV Adjusting the Focus A SHOT TRANS ITION B .2 LCD B.LIGHT TC/U-BIT DURATIO N/ 81 ON OFF DISPLAY BATT INFO LENS INFO OFF 15 5 10 3 15 BRT DISP HISTO GRAM 1 ND FILTER AUTO ASSIG N 2 3 MACR O 10 30 10 25 IRIS MANU 5.8 STATUS BARS/C AM 40 You can select any of three modes for focus adjustments.
NE XT L s RE REC VI EW L OF F H HO LD l ST RE AR C T/S TO P VO L SE L/S ET MO NI TO R PL AY /PAU G SE /S F FW D ST J OP TH UM BN AI L RE V F j PR EV A SHOT TRANS ITION B .2 LCD B.LIGHT 81 ON OFF TC/U-BIT DURATIO N/ DISPLAY BATT INFO INFO 40 25 30 10 15 10 15 5 10 3 STATUS BARS/C AM LENS IRIS 5.
Activating the MF Assist function using the Direct menu The current focus adjustment mode is displayed on the screen when you press the DISPLAY/ BATT INFO button. TLCS . 7 On 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo m MF∗ ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1 ++F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2000 Using Macro Mode When you set the MACRO switch to ON in AF or MF mode, Macro mode is activated, permitting you to adjust the focus in a range that includes the micro area. The Macro mode is invalid in Full MF mode. Full MF 25 4 2.8 1.
Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot) Reducing Flickers By activating the Steady Shot function, blurring of images due to camera shaking can be reduced. To reduce flickers, try either of the following two methods: Setting with the CAMERA SET menu Setting the shutter speed according to the power-supply frequency Set “Steady Shot” (page 102) of the CAMERA SET menu to “On.” When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button, the setting of the Steady Shot function is displayed on the screen. TLCS .
Setting the Time Data Setting the Timecode Specify the timecode to be recorded with “Timecode” and “TC Format” of the TC/UB SET menu. Time data, such as the timecodes, user bits, and the clock time, are recorded with pictures. For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 95. TC/UB SET Return Timecode B Users B i t B TC Format : DF Running Modes of the Timecode Recording For the timecode, three running modes and Clock mode can be selected.
Video formats Frame setting TC Format HQ1080/60i SP 1080/60i HQ1080/30P HQ 1080/50i SP 1080/50i HQ 1080/25P HQ 1080/24P HQ 720/24P SP 1080/24P 00 to 29 00 to 24 DF/NDF switchable (Fixed to DF in Clock mode) Fixed to NDF 00 to 23 1) Fixed to NDF 2) HQ 720/50P HQ 720/30P HQ 720/25P 1) The frame digits in “Setting” are limited to 00, 04, 08, 12, 16, and 20. The frame at the beginning of recording is limited to 00, 04, 08, 12, 16, and 20.
Recording Audio Signals Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones Set the AUDIO IN switches, both CH-1 and CH-2, to INT. Recording Two channels (CH-1/CH-2) of audio can be recorded (Linear PCM recording) in synchronization with video recording. You can use the built-in stereo microphones (omni-directional electret condenser microphones) or 2-channel external audio inputs to the AUDIO IN connectors by switching with the AUDIO IN switches.
1 L OFF H 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 m oo UM BN AI M F SE IT OR L/ ON SE T J NEX L L PL AY /PAU G SE /S ST R AR EC T/ ST OP ST OP TH REV s LD CH1 T FW ND1 ++F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2000 CH2 F EV j PR l HO 2 VO D CAN L CEL OFF ON LCD TRA SHO NSIT T ION CH-1 AUDIO IN B.
Outputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone Recording The camcorder can output a color-bar signal in place of the camera picture. A 1-kHz reference tone is output with the color bar signal if “1kHz Tone” of “Audio Input” (page 102) is set to “On” with the AUDIO SET menu. The color-bar signal and reference-tone signal are also fed out from the SDI OUT, COMPONENT OUT, and A/V OUT connectors. A TC/U-BIT/ STATUS DURATION B SHOT TRANSITION LCD B.
Rec Review Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons You can review the last recorded clip on the screen (Rec Review). The camcorder has four assignable buttons to which you can assign various functions for convenience.
00:00 OTHERS A l l Reset Camera Data B Time Zone : UTC +09:00 B Clock Set Language : Eng l i sh Ass i gn But ton B B Ta l l y Interval Recording Return <1> : <2> : <3> : <4> : F reeze Mix Shot Mark1 Shot Mark 2 Rec Review 2 Select the button to which you wish to assign a function. 3 Select the function to be assigned. Recording Function The Interval Recording (time-lapse recording) function is especially effective for shooting objects that move very slowly.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 95. 1 00:00 CAMERA SET Shot T ransi t ion B MF Assi s t : Of f Color Bar Type : Mul t i F l i c ker Reduce B B Zoom Speed B I n t e r val Rec B Frame Rec B Return Set t i n g : Of f I n t e r v a l Time : 1sec Number of Frames : 1 Set “Setting” to “On.” The camcorder enters Interval Recording mode. When the special recording mode indication on the screen is active, “Interval Rec” flashes on the screen.
The camcorder enters Frame Recording mode. When the special recording mode indication on the screen is active, “Frame Rec” flashes on the screen. Frame Recording Recording The Frame Recording function is especially effective for clay animation recording. The specified number of frames are recorded intermittently when you press the REC START/ STOP button.
Stopping Frame Recording Set “Setting” of “Frame Rec” of the CAMERA SET menu to “Off.” Recording stops and Frame Rec mode is canceled. Note It automatically returns to “Off” when you set the power switch to OFF, while the “Number of Frames” setting is maintained.
00:00 Notes B 2 CAMERA SET Color Bar Type : Mul t i F l i c ker Reduce B B Zoom Speed B I n t e r val Rec B Frame Rec B S&Q Mot i on B Rec Review Return Set t i ng : Of f Frame Rate : 30 Set “Setting” to “On.” Recording The camcorder enters Slow & Quick Motion mode. When the special recording mode indication on the screen is active, “S&Q Motion” is displayed on the screen. 3 Select the frame rate for recording with “Frame Rate.” The setting range varies depending on the current video format.
Freeze Mix: Image Alignment Using the Freeze Mix function, an image (still picture) of a recorded clip can be temporarily superimposed on the current camera picture, permitting you to easily align images for next recording. • The Freeze Mix function cannot be used if the recording video format is SP 1080/24P. • The Freeze Mix display cannot be obtained in Quick & Slow Motion mode or Slow Shutter mode. • You cannot operate the Setup menus and PICTURE PROFILE menu in Freeze Mix status.
Shot Transition A button B button A Notes • Shot transition cannot be activated in combination with any of the EX Slow Shutter, Interval Recording, Frame Recording, and Slow & Quick Motion functions. • If you wish to shift the focus in a shot transition, set the focus adjustment mode to MF or AF (see page 48). The focus will not be shifted if Full MF mode is selected. • If you wish to shift the zoom in a shot transition, set the ZOOM switch to SERVO (see page 46).
When adjustments are required, set the mode to Store. Preparatory Settings Setting Contents Before you start recording using the Shot Transition function, make the necessary settings with the CAMERA SET menu in advance. The conditions you set are indicated in the shot transition information area on the screen when you set the shot-transition operation mode to “Execute.” Progress bar E 12s 0s Rec Link : Of f Time Speed The “Transition Time” setting is valid. The “Transition Speed” setting is valid.
3 Off: Not to link to recording start (To use the A or B button to start the transition and specify the target shot) Shot-A: To start the transition to Shot A in synchronization with recording start Shot-B: To start the transition to Shot B in synchronization with recording start Making a transition from the current picture to a registered shot 1 Adjust the camera settings to obtain an image with which you wish to start recording. Exit the menu to finish the settings.
3 Press the MODE button to display “Execute” in the shot-transition operation area. 4 Press the REC START/STOP button. Recording begins with the camera settings registered for Shot A. 5 When “Rec Link” is “Off,” press the B button when you wish to start the shot transition. Releasing a Shot Transition Press the MODE button so that the button indicator goes dark. The LCD monitor/EVF screen resumes the normal condition.
Fade In Set this to “On” to start recording with fade in. (When you operate the function using an assignable button, it is not necessary to set “Fade In” to “On” with the menu.) Fader Function Using the Fader function, you can start a recording by fading in a scene or end a recording by fading out of a scene. The fader function can be assigned to an assignable button. Fade In Type Select the initial status of the fade-in.
For fading in a scene Press the ASSIGN button to which you assigned the Fader function in STBY (recording standby) status. The fade-in function is turned on. Note The Fade In/Fade Out settings automatically return to “Off” when you turn off the camcorder, while the Type and Time settings set with the menu are maintained. For fading out Press the ASSIGN button to which you assigned the Fader function during recording. The camcorder enters in the fade-out standby status.
PICTURE PROFILE SEL OFF SET PP1: STANDARD PP2: STANDARD PP3: STANDARD PP4: STANDARD PP5: STANDARD PP6: STANDARD Picture Profiles Recording You can customize the picture quality, depending on the conditions or circumstances of recording, and store them as a picture profile, enabling the picture quality to be resumed just by your selecting the picture profile. Six different picture profiles (PP1 to PP6) can be stored in memory.
Example: PICTURE PROFILE SEL OFF SET PP1: SceneA PP2: SceneB PP3: SceneC PP4: SceneD PP5: SceneE PP6: SceneF 4 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button to exit the menu. Selecting a Picture Profile using the Direct menu The picture profile being selected is displayed when you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button. TLCS . 7 On 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo m MF* ATW 4300K PP1 ND1 ++F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2000 You can select picture profiles with the Direct menu by operating the joystick or the jog dial.
Picture Profile Items The values when “Off” is selected at “SEL” of the PICTURE PROFILE menu are shown in bold face (example: Standard). PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Profile Name Profile name Set the profile name in 8 characters at maximum. You can use upper- and lowercase alphabetics, numerics 0 to 9, - (hyphen), _ (underscore) and space. Setting On / Off Set to “On” to activate the color phase adjustment function with matrix operations for the entire picture.
PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents White Offset White On / Off Set to “On” to shift the conversion value for auto white balance in Memory A or B mode and that for auto tracing white in ATW mode to a lower color temperature or a higher color temperature. Offset –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the volume of the offset white (shifting volumes) of the conversion value in Memory A, Memory B, or ATW mode, respectively.
PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Skin Tone Detail Setting On / Off Set to “On” to enable the detail level adjustment for specific color-phase areas. The detail level is uniform over the entire picture with the Off setting. Level –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the skin-tone detail level. Area Detection1) Execute/Cancel Execute to detect the color in the center of the screen. The area centering around the detected color becomes the target area for Skin Tone Detail control.
PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Gamma Level –99 to +99 (±0) Adjusting the gamma compensation level and selecting the gamma curve Adjust the gamma compensation level. Select the type of reference curve for gamma Select3) STD1 / STD2 / STD3 / STD4 / compensation. CINE1 / CINE2 / CINE3 / CINE4 Black –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the master black level.
3 Deleting Clips Select “Execute” again. The last recorded clip is deleted from the memory card. For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 95. In Camera mode, the Last Clip DEL function for deleting the last recorded clip and the All Clips DEL function for deleting all clips from a memory card are available. In Media mode, you can specify the clip to be deleted. Recording For clip deletion in Media mode, see “Deleting a Clip” on page 85.
Notes Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data You can store all the menu settings (including picture profiles) as a setup file on an SxS memory card. By retrieving the stored setup file, the proper setup condition can be immediately obtained. For the setup file operations, use “Camera Data” of the OTHERS menu. Retrieving the Setup File When you retrieve the stored setup file, the camcorder settings are changed according to the file. 1 Check that the corresponding memory card icon is displayed on the screen.
Playback Playing Back Clips Turning the camcorder on with the power switch set to MEDIA sets it to Media mode, and the clips recorded on the SxS memory card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen. (If no clips are recorded on the card, a no-clip message is displayed.) You can start playback from the clip selected on the thumbnail screen. The playback picture can be seen on the LCD monitor/EVF and external monitors. For connection of external monitors, see “Connecting External Monitors” on page 110.
8. Special recording information If the selected clip was recorded in a special recording mode (S&Q Motion, Interval Rec, or Frame Rec), the mode is displayed. For a clip recorded in S&Q Motion mode, [recording frame rate/playback frame rate] fps is displayed to the right. Playback For playback operations, use the playback control buttons on the handle. MONITOR VOL Switching the SxS memory cards When two memory cards are loaded, press the SLOT SELECT button to switch memory cards.
Display example (Playback mode): Press the THUMBNAIL button to return to the thumbnail screen. Function when tilted up (toward the subject) Notes • The playback picture may be momentarily distorted or frozen between clips. The playback control buttons and THUMBNAIL button do not function during this condition. • When you select a clip on the thumbnail button and start plaback, the playback picture at the beginning of the clip may be distorted.
Cueing up To return to the top of the current clip Press the PREV button. • When you press the button in normal or fastforward playback, the top of the current clip is cued up then playback begins. • When you press the button in fast-reverse playback or in Pause mode, the top of the current clip is cued up, then the still picture is displayed. • Repeated pressing of the button cues up the previous clips one by one.
Clip Operations In Media mode, you can operate the clips or confirm and change the subsidiary data for clips using the Clip Operation menus. The corresponding Clip Operation menu pops up on the screens as shown below.
Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus Displaying a Clip Operation menu Press the joystick or the jog dial. The Clip Operation menu for the current display pops up. Selecting a Clip Operation menu item Turn the jog dial or tilt the joystick to select a menu item then press the jog dial or the joystick. Pressing the CANCEL button restores the previous condition. Selecting “CANCEL” from a Clip Operation menu turns the Clip Operation menu off.
Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip When you select “DISP CLIP INFO” from a Clip Operation menu, the CLIP INFO screen appears. 120min CL I P I NFO 0011 / 0300 JPAN0011( 1 ) OK 01 / JAN / 2007 10 : 53 HQ 1080 / 24p S&Q Mot i on 29 / 24fp s TCR 00 : 05 : 00 : 02 TCR 00 : 05 : 00 : 00 STR TCR 00 : 08 : 19 : 23 END DUR 00 : 03 : 20 : 00 CH1 / CH2 1 2 PREV CLI P 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 NEXT CL I P Playback 3 1. Image of the current clip 2. Image of the previous clip 7. Recording format 8.
1 Select “OK MARK DEL” from the Clip Operation menu. The information screen for the selected clip appears, and a confirmation message is displayed below the index frame image. 2 To delete, select “Execute” then press the jog dial or the joystick. The OK mark is deleted from the selected clip. Copying a Clip You can copy a clip selected on the thumbnail screen to another SxS memory card. 1 The Clip Operation menu of the thumbnail screen pops up.
1 Pause the playback or select a clip on the thumbnail screen then press the joystick or the jog dial. The corresponding Clip Operation menu pops up. 2 Select “EXPAND CLIP” from the Clip Operation menu. The EXPAND CLIP screen appears for the clip in Pause mode or that you selected on the thumbnail screen. On the EXPAND CLIP screen displayed by using the Clip Operation menu in Pause mode, the clip is displayed with the finest possible partitions.
SHOT MARK2: To display thumbnails only of the frames marked with shot mark 2 1 SHOT MARK screen example 120min Adding a shot mark in Pause mode SHOT MARK 0031 / 0031 Pause the playback at the frame to which you wish to add a shot mark then press the joystick or the jog dial. The Clip Operation menu pops up.
The information screen for the selected frame appears and a confirmation message is displayed below the image. 3 Select “Execute.” Changing the Index Frame You can change the index frame of a clip to another frame you selected on the EXPAND CLIP screen (page 85) or the SHOT MARK screen (page 86). Playback 1 Select a frame to be the index frame on the EXPAND CLIP screen or the SHOT MARK screen then press the joystick or the jog dial. 2 Select “SET INDEX PIC” from the Clip Operation menu.
Status Displays Showing the Status Screens This camcorder provides status screens of five kinds in Camera mode and four kinds in Media mode, permitting you to check the various settings and statuses of this unit. The status screens can also be displayed on an external monitor. For connections of an external monitor,see “Connecting External Monitors” on page 110. Switching the status screens Operating the joystick or the jog dial switches the screens in sequence.
Zebra: Zebra status CAMERA Status Screen Display Contents 1 The settings and statuses related to image shooting are displayed. The CAMERA status screen is obtained only in Camera mode. It is not displayed in Media mode.
In Media Mode AUDIO Status Screen AUDIO CH-3 CH-4 1/4 oo -40 Information regarding audio signals is displayed. The display configuration varies between Camera mode and Media mode. In Camera Mode AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 2/5 oo -40 -30 Wi nd F i l t er CH-1 : CH-2: EXT-1 EXT-2 -20 -10 On On CH-1 CH-2 0 OVER AGC Li nk: L i nked CH-1/CH-2: Audio level meters The levels of the CH-1 and CH-2 audio inputs (EE audio levels) are displayed.
VIDEO Status Screen BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen The information on video formats and settings for the COMPONENT OUT, SDI OUT, A/V OUT, i.LINK connectors is displayed. VIDEO V i deo Format Rec Mode YPbPr /SDI Out V i deo Out Down Conver ter i . L I NK I / O 3/5 : : : : : : 1080/60i HQ 1080/60i Off Squeeze D i sab l e The functions assigned to the assignable buttons and the status of the IR Remote Commander are displayed.
BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen The information on the battery pack and SxS memory cards is displayed. BATTERY/ MED I A Ba t t ery 0 Charge Count 5/5 50 : 100% 55 Media A Media B 20min 50min Protected 0 50 100% Battery: Battery charge remaining The remaining charge level of the mounted battery pack is displayed. Charge Count: Repeated charge times The number of times that the mounted battery pack has been charged is displayed.
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus This camcorder permits you to make various settings for recording and playback with Setup menus on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. The Setup menus can also be displayed on an external monitor. For connections of an external monitor, see “Connecting External Monitors” on page 110.
Basic Menu Operations This section covers basic operations for setting the Setup menu items. Menu controls MENU button Joystick Jog dial CANCEL button MONITOR VOL SEL/SET MENU CANCEL button NE XT L RE REC VI EW L OF F H HO LD s ST RE AR C T/S TO P VO L SE L/S ET MO NI TO R PL AY /PAU G SE PR /S F FW EV D l ST J OP RE V F j TH UM BN AI L CANCEL CANCEL CA NC EL THUMNAIL SEL/SET A SHOT TRANS ITION B .2 LCD B.
Example: When the cursor is located at (CAMERA SET menu icon) Menu icon 00:00 00:00 Displayed when there are more menu items beneath. (v shown at the top indicates that there are more menu items above.) B CAMERA SET Return B Gain Setup B Shu t t e r EX Slow Shut t e r B Shot Tr ans i t ion B MF Ass i s t : Of f Color Bar Type : Mul t i Menu item selection area Menu item selection area • A B symbol is displayed to the right of any item that has subitems.
For an item that requires your confirmation When you select an item that you must confirm before execution in step 3, the menu display temporarily disappears, and a confirmation message is displayed. Following the instructions of message, specify whether to execute or cancel.
Setup Menu List The functions and available settings of menus are listed below. The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold face (example: Speed). CAMERA SET Menu CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Gain Setup Low –3 / 0 / 3 / 6 / 9 /12 /18 dB Set the gain level to be used when the switch is set to the L position. Mid –3 / 0 / 3 / 6 / 9 /12 /18 dB Set the gain level to be used when the switch is set to the M position.
CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Shot Transition Trans Time 2 to 15 sec (4 sec) Setting the Trans Speed operating 1 to 10 (5) conditions of Shot Time / Speed Transition Time / Speed Set the time it takes to make a shot transition. Set the speed of the transition. Determine whether to specify the transition by time or speed. Trans Curve Select the transition pattern.
CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Interval Rec Setting On / Off Setting the Interval Recording Interval Time function 1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 sec Turn the Interval Recording function on/off. Set the interval of recording in Interval Recording.
CAMERA SET Subitems and setting values Contents Level +1.0 / +0.5 / ±0 / –0.5 / –1.0 Set the target level (to make brighter or darker) of auto iris control in TLCS. (This setting also affects the gain control in AGC mode and shutter-speed control in Auto Shutter mode.) +1.0: Approx. one stop further open +0.5: Approx. half a stop further open ±0: Standard –0.5: Approx. half a stop further closed –1.0: Approx.
CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Steady Shot On / Off Turn the Steady Shot (image stabilizer) function on/off. Setting the image stabilizer AUDIO SET Menu AUDIO SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Audio Input TRIM CH-1 Finely adjust the sensitivity of channel 1 of external –8 dBu to –65 dBu (–41 dBu) microphone input in steps of 3 dB.
VIDEO SET Menu VIDEO SET Menu items YPbPr/SDI Out Select Setting values HD / SD/ Off Setting the component/SDI outputs Contents Select the output signal from the COMPONENT OUT connector and the SDI OUT connector. HD: To output the same HD signal as that in recording and playback SD: To output a down-converted SD signal Off: No output Note When using the A/V OUT connector, select “Off.” Otherwise, no signal is fed out from the A/V OUT connector.
LCD/VF SET Menu LCD/VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents LCD Color –99 to +99 (±0) Adjusting the LCD monitor Contrast Adjust the color of pictures on the LCD monitor. Adjust the contrast of pictures on the LCD monitor. –99 to +99 (±0) EVF Setting the viewfinder Brightness –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the brightness of pictures on the LCD monitor. Backlight High / Low Select the brightness of the EVF backlight. Mode Color / B&W Select the display mode of the EVF.
LCD/VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Display On/Off Video Level Warnings On / Off Selecting the items to be displayed on Brightness Display the LCD monitor/ On / Off EVF screen Histogram On / Off Turn the warning indication to be displayed when the picture is too bright or too dark on/off. Turn the numeric indication to show the picture brightness on/ off. Turn the histogram indication to show the level distribution of the picture on/off. Select the depth-of-field indication.
TC/UB SET Menu TC/UB SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Timecode Mode Preset / Regen / Clock Set the timecode mode. Preset: To start the timecode from the specified value Regen (regeneration): To continue the timecode from that of the previous clip Clock: To use the current clock time as the timecode Run Rec Run / Free Run Set the running mode when the timecode mode is set to “Preset.” Rec Run: The timecode advances only in recording mode.
OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Clock Set Date/Time Setting the built-in 12H/24H clock 12H / 24H Date Mode YYMMDD / MMDDYY / DDMMYY Language English / Chinese / Japanese Selecting the language for messages Set the current time and date. Select the display mode of time. 12H: 12-hour mode 24H: 24-hour mode Select the display mode of the date.
OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Tally Front High / Low / Off Set the brightness of the tally lamp on the front. High: To brighten the lamp Low: To dim the lamp Off: To not light the lamp Rear On / Off Turn the tally lamp on the rear on/off. Setting the tally lamps Hours Meter Hours (Sys) The non-resettable accumulated time of use is displayed. Displaying the hours meter Hours (Reset) The resettable accumulated time of use is displayed.
OTHERS Menu items Trigger Mode Subitems and setting values Contents Internal / Both / External Internal: To activate recording start/stop operations only for an SxS memory card in a built-in slot. Both: To activate recording start/stop operations both for an SxS memory card in a built-in slot and the external recording device connected via the i.LINK connector. External: To activate recording start/stop operations only for the external recording device connected via the i.LINK connector.
Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors To display recording/playback pictures on an external monitor, select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected. When outputting SD signals, select in advance the output mode (Squeeze, Letterbox, or Edge Crop) with “Down Converter” of the VIDEO SET menu.
To display the menus and status information on the connected monitor Set “YPbPr/SDI Out Display”(page 103)of the VIDEO SET menu to “On.” A/V OUT connector (audio/video composite multiconnector) When “YPbPr/SDI Out Select” (page 103) of the VIDEO SET menu is set to “Off,” the connector outputs 2-channel audio, down-converted SD analog composite, and YC separate signals, all for monitoring. Use the supplied AV connection cable for connection.
To connect with a USB cable When you connect the camcorder or the SBACUS10 SxS Memory Card USB Reader/Writer (optional) using the supplied USB cable, the memory card in the slot is acknowledged as an extended drive by the computer. When two memory cards are mounted in this camcorder, they are acknowledged as two independent extended drives by the computer. message (e.g., for formatting or restoration of an SxS memory card) is shown on the screen. It appears when formatting or restoration is completed.
Macintosh Drag the SxS memory card icon on the desktop to Trash. If the SxS memory card icon is located on Finder, click on the eject icon on its side. For information on XDCAM Transfer, visit the web sites shown in “XDCAM EX web sites” on page 12 or on the cover page of the supplied CD-ROM. Note Do not select “Card Power Off” from the SxS memory card icon displayed on the menu bar.
Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection) When an HDV-compatible video format (SP 1080/60i, SP 1080/50i, or SP 1080/24P) is selected, you can record the same images as those recorded on the memory card in this camcorder on an external device connected to the i.LINK(HDV) connector, or record the playback picture of the external device on the memory card in the camcorder. Nonlinear editing conforming to the HDV format is also enabled. Notes • When you set “i.
• If the playback clip is short or the playback starting point is near the end of the clip, the i.LINK signal may be interrupted between the clip and the next clip. When you try to capture such a signal using the nonlinear editing system, a malfunction may occur, depending on the nonlinear editing software in use. • If you specify a search speed other than 4 or 15 times normal with the nonlinear editing system, no i.LINK signal is fed out. In such a case, the picture on the LCD monitor may stay frozen.
Appendixes Important Notes on Operation Use and Storage Do not subject the unit to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped. After use Always set the power switch to OFF. Before storing the unit for a long period Remove the battery pack. Grip the handle when carrying Grip the handle to carry. If you carry it by other parts, such as the front micrphone block or the LCD monitor block, the camcorder may drop, causing injury.
effective pixel rates of 99.99% or higher. However, very rarely, one or more pixels may be permanently dark or permanently lit in white, red, blue, or green. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Such pixels have no effect on the recorded data, and the unit may be used with confidence even if they are present. The luminance at the top and bottom of the screen may change when shooting a flashlight or a light source that quickly flashes.
Formats and Limitations of Outputs Video Formats and Output Formats The format of output signals from the COMPONENT OUT connector and the SDI OUT connector varies according to the recording/ playback video formats and the kind of the output signal (the setting of “YPbPr/SDI Out Select” of the VIDEO SET menu).
Clip format Output format YPbPr Out YPbPr Out Select: HD Select: SD 720/50P 720/25P 720/50P 720/50P 2) The actual frame rate of the output signal is 1/1.001 of the value shown in the table. Some frame may be deleted when converting the frame rate. 576/50i 576/50i 1) No signal is fed from the SDI OUT connector. Limitations of Outputs The outputs from the camcorder are limited by the VIDEO SET menu settings as follows. These limitations are common to Camera mode and Media mode. Menu settings i.
Backup Battery This camcorder uses a backup battery to retain various setting data. A lithium battery (CR2032) for backup is mounted in the camcorder at the factory. The backup battery retains the date, time, and timecode in Free Run mode even when no operating power is being supplied. Replacing the backup battery Notes • Be sure to set the power switch to OFF when replacing the backup battery. • Be careful not to drop the removed screw into the camcorder.
Troubleshooting Operating Power Symptoms Cause Remedy The camcorder does not power on when you set the power switch either to CAMERA or MEDIA. No battery pack is mounted and no power is supplied to the DC IN connector. Mount a battery pack (page 22) or connect an AC power using the BC-U1(page 23) . The battery pack is completely exhausted. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one (page 22). The power supply cuts while operating. The battery pack becomes exhausted.
External Devices Symptoms Cause The equipment connected It sometimes takes time for the to the camcorder via an connected equipment to recognize i.LINK connection does the operation. not react as expected, for example, no picture appears on its screen. Appendixes 122 Troubleshooting Remedy Wait for about 15 seconds. If the connected equipment still does not react, do the following: • Check the i.LINK cable, for example, by replugging it. • Turn the power off, and connect the cable again.
Error/Warning Indications The camcorder informs you of situations where warning, caution, or an operation check is required, through messages on the LCD monitor/ EVF screen, the tally lamps, and a buzzer. The buzzer is output to the built-in speaker or to the headphones connected via the headphone connector. The buzzer volume can be adjusted with “Alarm Level” in “Audio Output” of the AUDIO SET menu. Error Indications The camcorder stops operation after the following indications.
Warning indication on LCD/EVF Buzzer Unknown Media(A)1) Please Change.
About i.LINK This section explains the specifications and features of i.LINK. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate devices equipped with i.LINK connectors. i.LINK allows your device to: • Perform two-way transmission and reception of data such as digital audio and digital video signals. • Control other i.LINK devices. • Easily connect multiple devices with a single i.LINK cable. Your i.
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HQ mode: Approx. 50 min. Continuous operation time (Recording, EVF On, LCD monitor Off) With the BP-U60 Approx. 4 hours With the BP-U30 Approx. 2 hours Mass Camcorder: 2.4 kg (5 lb 5 oz) With the supplied lens hood, eyecup, BP-U30 battery pack and one SxS memory card: 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz) Dimensions See page 130. Supplied accessories See page 9. Camera Block Lens Focal length 5.8 mm to 81.2 mm (equivalent to 31.
Built-in speaker Monaural Output: 250 mW Displays LCD monitor Screen size 8.8 cm diagonal (3.5-inch) Analog composite/YC signals: NTSC or PAL COMPONENT OUT connector Mini D connector (1) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω Pb / Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75Ω Headphone connector Stereo mini jack (1), –20.
Dimensions 73.1 (3) Full MF 4 2.8 1.9 40 CH-1 OPEN AUDIO LEVEL 8 1 ZEBRA OFF CH-2 CH-2 L M H AUTO MANUAL AUDIO SELECT CH-2 PEAKING FULL AUTO OPEN GAIN CANCEL CAMERA PICTURE PROFILE CH-1 CH-1 AUDIO LEVEL 16 FOCUS SEL/SET OFF MEDIA SLOT SELECT OFF ON C 10 10 3 15 5 15 30 10 MACRO MENU B 3 2 DC IN INT EXT AUDIO IN AUTO MANUAL INT EXT PMW-EX1 BATTERY RELEASE CLOSE WHITE BAL B A PRST MANU AUTO PUSH AF 264.6 (10 1/2) 40.
Index A B Backlight 58 backlight (EVF) 27 backlight (LCD) 26 backup battery 120 BARS/CAM button 56 C Camera Data 77, 106 Camera mode 24 CAMERA SET Menu 98 CAMERA Status 90 CANCEL button 83, 95 Card slots 31 Center Marker 40 Clip 36, 109 CLIP INFO screen 84 clip name 36 Clip Operation menu 82, 83 Clock mode 52 Clock Set 107 CMOS Image Sensors 117 color bar 56 Color Bar Type 99 Color Correction 72 COMPONENT OUT connector 110 copy a clip 85 COPY CLIP 85 Country 109 Cueing up 81 Appendixes A/V OUT connector
delete a clip 85 DELETE CLIP 85 delete shot marks 87 Detail 73 DF 52 diopter compensation 26 Direct Menu 108 Direct menu 20, 38, 42, 45, 50, 51, 62, 71 DISP CLIP INFO 84 Display On/Off 105 DISPLAY/BATT INFO button 19, 23 divide a clip 88 DIVIDE CLIP 88 Down Converter 103 E ECS 43 EJECT buttons 31 electronic shutter 43 Electronic Viewfinder 26 Entering a character string 97 Error Indications 123 EVF 26, 104 EVF (menu) 27 EVF Mode 58 EX Slow Shutter 43, 44, 98 EXPAND CLIP 86 EXPAND CLIP screen 85 EXPAND FOC
Knee 74 OTHERS Menu 106 Output Formats 118 L P K Language 107 Last Clip DEL 58, 76 LCD 26, 104 LCD B.LIGHT + and – buttons 26 LCD B.
Shockless White 101 SHOT MARK 86 SHOT MARK screen 86 SHOT MARK1 86 Shot Mark1 58 SHOT MARK1 ADD 87 SHOT MARK1 DEL 87 SHOT MARK2 86 Shot Mark2 58 SHOT MARK2 ADD 87 SHOT MARK2 DEL 87 shot marks 56, 81 Shot Transition 64, 99 Shutter 43, 98 SHUTTER switch 43 Skin Tone Detail 74 SLOT SELECT button 31, 79 Slow & Quick Motion 61 Slow Shutter 43 SLS 43 Speed mode 43 Spotlight 58 STATUS button 89 status screens 89 Steady Shot 51, 102 STOP button 81 Store 77 SxS Device Driver Software 13, 111 SxS memory cards 30 T
