4-198-304-11 (1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PMW-320K PMW-320L Printed on recycled paper.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For the customers in Taiwan only For the customers in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité) 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.
Table of Contents Foreword .................................................................................................... 10 Before Use....................................................................................... 10 Chapter 1 : Overview Features ...................................................................................................... 11 Using the CD-ROM ................................................................................... Reading the CD-ROM Manuals................
Preparing the Audio Input System .......................................................... 43 Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector...................... 43 Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors................ 44 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) ..................................................................................... 45 Tripod Mounting .......................................................................................
Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens) ............................................................................................................... 64 Chapter 4 : Shooting Handling S×S Memory Cards................................................................... About S×S Memory Cards .............................................................. Loading and Ejecting S×S Memory Cards ..................................... Selecting the S×S Memory Card to Use ...............
Dividing Clips (HD Mode Only) .................................................... 91 Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings Setup Menu Organization and Levels...................................................... 92 Setup Menu Organization ............................................................... 92 Setup Menu Levels.......................................................................... 92 Basic Setup Menu Operations .................................................................. 93 Menu List.
Operating Clips with a Computer.......................................................... 143 Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection).......................... Recording the Camera Picture on an External Device.................. Nonlinear Editing .......................................................................... Recording External Input Signals ................................................. 145 145 146 146 Chapter 9 : Maintenance Testing the Camcorder..................................
Foreword Before Use After purchasing the PMW-320K/320L SolidState Memory Camcorder, before operating, it is necessary to set the area of use. (Unless this setting is made, the camcorder will not operate.) For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use” (page 40). Note Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PMW-320K/320L (referred to as “the camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.
1 Overview Features The camcorder is a shoulder-mount HD memory camcorder. It is provided with three 1/2-type (diagonal 8 mm (11/32 inches)) full-HD (1920×1080) “Exmor” CMOS image sensors. 1/ 2-type bayonet mount The camcorder is provided with a 1/2-type bayonet mount (flange focal length 38 mm (1/2 inches), allowing you to use Sony 1/2-type bayonet mount exchangeable lenses.
Chapter 1 Overview Inherits unique features of XDCAM EX series The camcorder inherits the workflow features of the XDCAM EX series, including thumbnail display and metadata management, and improves them by introducing an improved man-machine interface. XDCAM EX web sites 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.
2 Select and click on the manual that you wish to read. This opens the PDF file. Memo The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the version of Adobe Reader. In such a case, install the latest version you can download from the URL mentioned in “Preparations” above. Note If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact a Sony service representative.
Chapter 1 Overview Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Power Supply d DC OUT 12V (DC power output) connector (4-pin, female) Supplies power for an optional WRR-860A/861/ 862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner (maximum 0.5 A). Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF synthesized diversity tuner. e Battery attachment shoe Attach a BP-GL95/GL65/L80S/L60S Battery Pack. Alternatively, you can attach an ACDN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor to operate the camcorder on AC power supply.
l LIGHT (video light) connector (2-pin, female) To adjust the viewfinder position in the front-toback direction, loosen this lever and the LOCK knob. After adjustment, retighten this lever and the LOCK knob. A video light with a maximum power consumption of 50 W, such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent can be connected (see page 47). d Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring m Lens cable clamp Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of the viewfinder (see page 35).
s Lens mount cap Chapter 1 Overview Remove by pushing up the lens locking lever. When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for protection from dust.
f MIC (microphone) LEVEL control Right side (near the front) c ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or optional earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard. However, if MAINTENANCE >Audio >Min Alarm Volume in the setup menu is set to [Set], the alarm tone is audible even when this volume control is at the minimum position.
f ASSIGN. (assignable) 0 switch Chapter 1 Overview You can assign the desired function to this switch on OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup menu (see page 132). Off is assigned to this switch when the camcorder is shipped from the factory. This is a momentary type switch. Each press of the switch turns the function assigned to this switch on or off. g GAIN selector Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions during shooting.
Right side (near the rear) Chapter 1 Overview CANCEL/PRST: Pushing this switch up to this position after a setting is changed in the setup menu displays the message to confirm whether the previous settings are cancelled. Pushing this switch up to this position again cancels the previous settings.
c WARNING indicator Chapter 1 Overview Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs (see page 149). k STOP button d ACCESS lamp Press this button to stop playback. Lights up when data is written to or read from the recording media. l NEXT button e Protection cover of the audio control section This jumps to the first frame of the next clip. If you press this together with the F FWD button, the jump is to the first frame of the last recorded clip on the recording media.
Thumbnail screen operations section and audio control section Chapter 1 Overview Settings of switches To reset DISPLAY switch: User bits data a) to 00 00 00 U-BIT 00 PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch: PRESET F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET a) Of the timecode bits for every frame recorded on the media, those bits which can be used to record useful information for the user such as scene number, shooting place, etc. For details, see “Setting the Time Data” (page 61).
For details, see “Setting the Timecode” (page 61) and “Setting the User Bits” (page 62). Chapter 1 Overview f LEVEL CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4 (audio channel 1/2/3/4 recording level) knobs Adjust the audio levels to be recorded on channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 when the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/ CH-2 and AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 switches are set to MANUAL. g AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 (audio channel 3/4 adjustment method selection) switch Select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 3 and 4.
Left side and upper section b USB connector c S×S memory card slots Chapter 1 Overview Used to put this camcorder into USB connection mode and use it as an external storage device for a computer. When a computer without ExpressCard slot is connected to this connector, every memory card inserted in the camcorder is recognized as a drive for that computer. These two slots (A and B) can receive S×S memory cards or other recording media (see page 67).
Chapter 1 Overview System frequency 1080/23.98P (PsF output) 1080/23.98P (Pulldown output) 720/59.94P 720/29.97P 720/23.98P 480/59.94i 480/29.97P 1080/50i 1080/25P 720/50P 720/25P 576/50i 576/25P Available reference signals 1080/23.98PsF, 480/59.94i Rear 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P, 480/59.94i 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P, 480/59.94i 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P, 480/59.94i 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i 1080/59.94i, 480/59.
d AUDIO IN selectors Monochrome LCD Panel Chapter 1 Overview Select the audio source you connect to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. LINE: When connecting a stereo amplifier or other external audio signal source MIC: When connecting a microphone that does not require 48 V power supply +48V: When connecting a microphone that requires 48 V power supply e HD/SD SDI OUT connector (BNC type) Outputs an HDSDI or SDSDI signal (with embedded audio).
f Lock icon Chapter 1 Overview Appears when the recording media is writeprotected. g Remaining media capacity indicator Shows bar segments indicating the remaining capacity of recording media in the slots. h Remaining battery capacity indicator Shows bar segments indicating the remaining battery capacity. Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with the PMW-320K) When the button is pressed, the auto focus operates until the image is in focus, then disengages.
h Zoom control connector (8-pin) i ZOOM switch SERVO: Motorized zoom. Operate the zoom with the power zoom lever. MANU. (manual): Manual zoom. Operate the zoom with the zoom ring. j PUSH AUTO button When the IRIS switch is in the M position for manual adjustment, press this button for an instantaneous auto adjustment. The iris is automatically adjusted while the button is held down. k IRIS switch A (auto): The iris is adjusted automatically. M (manual): Adjust the iris with the iris ring.
Chapter 1 Overview b Stopper OFF: Do not display a zebra pattern. Prevents the viewfinder from coming off the camcorder when it is slid from side to side. m DISPLAY switch c Eyecup Turns the display of text information on and off. ON: Display text information. OFF: Do not display text information. d Diopter adjustment ring Allows for optimal focus adjustment. You can raise this up or rotate when required by the situation.
The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating status, a center marker, a safety zone marker, etc. When the menu screen is not displayed and the DISPLAY switch is set to ON, the items for which an ON setting was made with OPERATION >Super Impose in the setup menu or with related switches are displayed at the top and bottom of the screen.
g Wireless receiver reception level Chapter 1 Overview When a wireless receiver is installed in the camcorder, “W” appears together with four segment reception level indicators for each of the channels (1 to 4) that can be used by the receiver. The indications are as follows. In normal situation: The number of white segments indicates the strength of the signal level.
c External device control “REC2” is displayed when MAINTENANCE >Camera Config >HD-SDI Remote I/F is set to [Chara] in the setup menu and a recording control signal is output from the HD/SD SDI OUT connector. d Operation status of connected i.LINK device The operating format (HDV or DV) and operation status of that device are indicated as follows.
r Iris position (when the lens is mounted) Chapter 1 Overview Indicates the iris position and the setting for iris override (reference value for the lens iris) (see page 56). The iris override setting is indicated by four segments indicator as follows. Reference Indicator value +0.25 Lower left segment is lit in grey. x +0.5 x Left two segments are lit in grey. x +0.75 +1 –0.25 –0.5 –0.75 –1 32 x Left two segments and lower xx right segment are lit in grey. xx All segments are lit in grey.
Chapter 2 Preparations Model name BP-GL95 BP-GL65 BP-L60S BP-L80S Operating time Approx. 310 minutes Approx. 210 minutes Approx. 210 minutes Approx. 270 minutes WARNING For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below. • BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack • AC power using the AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Chapter 2 Preparations 1 BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S 2 Align these lines. Release button Notes 2 Slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder. • During recording and playback (while the ACCESS indicator is lit), be careful never to remove the battery pack. • Make sure to power the camcorder off before replacing the battery pack. Using AC Power Mount an AC-DN2B/DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply.
Attaching the Viewfinder 2 Couple the viewfinder connector to the VF connector (rectangular). VF connector (rectangular) Chapter 2 Preparations CAUTION When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire. Attaching the Supplied Viewfinder Note When attaching the viewfinder, make notes of the following points.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder. To raise up the viewfinder barrel Push the clip on the bottom to release (1) and flip up the viewfinder barrel (2). It locks at the 120-degree position. Chapter 2 Preparations To reverse the display (image/text indication) vertically The viewfinder can be rotated as much as 180 degrees toward the direction facing the subject. When you do this, the picture and other information displayed in the viewfinder appear upside down.
To detach the viewfinder barrel Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen To adjust the viewfinder focus Chapter 2 Preparations Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest. Diopter adjustment ring To adjust the viewfinder screen Adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown below. 1 Push the clip on the bottom to release. 2 Flip up the viewfinder barrel.
1 Loosen the front-to-back viewfinder positioning levers and the front-to-back viewfinder positioning knobs, and then pull the viewfinder slide assembly forward. Chapter 2 Preparations Bolts supplied with the BKW-401 2 Using a 2.5 mm diameter hexagonal wrench, detach the viewfinder slide assembly. 4 Adjust the front-to-back position so that the arm of the BKW-401 does not touch the handle when it is raised.
Fixing ring VF cable Guide plate Shoe a) Stopper screw a) Chapter 2 Preparations a) Supplied with the Accessory Shoe Kit Attaching the Viewfinder 39
Setting the Area of Use 2 Press the MENU knob. The settings for selectable areas of use are displayed. Chapter 2 Preparations When using the camcorder for the first time The area of use is not factory preset. Before using the camcorder, you need to set this item. (You cannot use the camcorder without setting this item.) 3 Turn the MENU knob to select the desired area of use.
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock Mounting and Adjusting the Lens Always power the camcorder off before mounting or removing a lens. For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 93). For information about using the lens, refer to the operation manual for the lens. 1 2 Note Select MAINTENANCE >Clock Set >Date/Time in the setup menu. Lens mount securing rubber Chapter 2 Preparations You can set or change the date and time of the internal clock.
mount securing rubber be put on the lens locking lever as illustrated above. Chapter 2 Preparations If you have attached an aberration correction lens The aberration correction function is activated automatically. Starting the camcorder with an aberration correction lens may require more time than normally because of data loading at start-up. The lens supplied with the PMW-320K is an aberration correction lens. Contact a Sony service representative for information about other aberration correction lenses.
8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto. 9 Tighten the F.f or F.B ring fixing screws. Preparing the Audio Input System Attach the supplied microphone to the microphone holder of the supplied viewfinder. 1 Loosen the screw (1) and open the microphone holder clamp (2). Chapter 2 Preparations Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector Microphone holder clamp 2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder.
channel on which you want to record the audio from this microphone to FRONT. Chapter 2 Preparations Microphone 4 Secure the microphone cable with the cable clamp. Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors You can connect up to two monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors, using an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder. The following is the procedure for attaching an electret condenser microphone such as the ECM674/678.
For details of these units, refer to the operation manuals for them. Note The optional WRR Mount Bracket (service part number: A-8278-057-B) is required to fit the WRR-862. To fit the DWR-S01D or WRR-855S 1 Remove the four fixing screws holding the cover of the portable tuner/receiver housing slot located in the rear of the camcorder, to remove the cover. 2 Insert the DWR-S01D or WRR-855S into the housing slot, and fasten the four fixing screws.
Tripod Mounting Chapter 2 Preparations 1 Attach the optional VCT-14/U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod. Lever Note The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed. If this happens, press the red button and move the lever as shown above until the pin returns to the stowed position. If the pin remains in the engaged position, you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor. Camera mount 2 Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.
Connecting a Video Light Using the Shoulder Strap To attach the shoulder strap 1 Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting. Pull up the strap to lock the fitting. Notes Chapter 2 Preparations With this camcorder, you can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent video light (powered by 12 V with maximum power consumption of 50 W).
To remove the shoulder strap Press here and pull in the direction shown by the arrow to release. Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position Chapter 2 Preparations You can slide the shoulder pad back and forth within a 40 mm range. This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder. Shoulder pad 48 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position 1 Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad.
Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 93). Setting the Video Format OPERATION >Format menu settings HD/SD System Line Rec Format System Frequency a) HD 1080 HQ 1920 59.94i 50i 29.97P 25P 23.98P HQ 1440 59.94i 50i 29.97P 25P 23.98P SP 1440 59.94i 50i SD 720 HQ 1280 — DVCAM Video format (recording format/system frequency) Frame size HQ 1920/59.94i HQ 1920/50i HQ 1920/29.97P HQ 1920/25P HQ 1920/23.98P HQ 1440/59.94i HQ 1440/50i HQ 1440/29.
Changing the Video Format Refer to the above table and change the settings of the relevant items. 1 Select OPERATION >Format in the setup menu (see page 96). Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings To ensure excellent image quality when using this camcorder, conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted.
1 Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM. 2 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLACK and release the switch. Adjusting the White Balance 1 The message “Executing...” appears during execution, and changes to “Done” when the adjustment finishes. Adjustment values are saved to memory automatically.
If you have no time to adjust the white balance AUTO W/B BAL switch Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings The message “Executing...” appears during execution, and changes to “OK: (color temperature of subject)” when the adjustment finishes. The adjustment values are saved automatically in the memory selected in step 1 (A or B). Note If the camcorder has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt 1) during the adjustment.
To switch between electrical CC filters with an assignable switch You can assign the function that switches between electrical CC filters to an assignable switch. This allows you to switch between color temperatures (3200K/4300K/5600K/6300K) that have been assigned to up to four positions (A to D) with each press of the assignable switch. Regardless of assignments to assignable switches, you can also switch between the color temperatures assigned to each position from a RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit.
Setting the Electronic Shutter As shown in the following tables, the range of shutter speeds that can be set varies depending on whether the Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) function is on or off. System lines: 1080 Shutter Modes The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below. Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings 59.94i 50i 29.97P 23.
To switch between Speed mode and Angle mode To set the shutter speed in ECS or SLS mode 1 Select OPEARTION >Shutter Select >Shutter Select in the setup menu (see page 108). 1 Set the shutter mode to ECS or SLS (see the previous item). 2 2 Turn the MENU knob to select Second or Degree, and then press the knob. Turn the MENU knob to select the desired frequency or number of frames.
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to aid the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent blownout highlights. The reference value for the lens iris can be set within the following range with respect to the standard value. • 0.25 to 1 (increasing by increments of 0.25): About 0.25 to 1 stop further open • –0.25 to –1 (decreasing by increments of 0.25): About 0.
Zooming The lens supplied with the PMW-320K allows you to shoot with manual and servo zooming. Switching between Zoom Modes Using Manual Zoom With the ZOOM switch set to MANU, turn the zoom ring. Using Servo Zoom With the ZOOM switch set to SERVO, operate the power zoom lever. The current lens zoom position appears in the viewfinder, over the range 0 (wide-angle) to 99 (telephoto) (see page 29).
White line indicating the current distance Adjusting in AF Mode When you slide the focus ring forward, and set the FOCUS switch to A (auto), the focus mode becomes AF mode, in which auto focus is always active. The distance indications on the ring are invalid in AF mode. Distance indication Focus ring Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings Peaking You can turn the PEAKING knob on the viewfinder to use the peaking function. Edges are emphasized in the monitor picture, which facilitates manual focusing.
Adjusting the Audio Level When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of analog audio signals recorded on each channel are adjusted automatically. You can also make manual adjustments. Even if you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of digital audio signals are not adjusted automatically. Target audio level for manual audio level adjustment Make adjustment using –20 dB as the target level.
3 Turn the MIC LEVEL control, and adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume. Correspondence between recording level adjustments and audio level controls On MAINTENANCE >Audio in the setup menu, you can select which audio level control controls the audio recording level of the front microphone input. The correspondences between the settings of the menu items and the controls are as follows.
Setting Side4 Front Front+Side4 Knob LEVEL (CH4) knob MIC LEVEL knob LEVEL (CH4) knob and MIC LEVEL knob (linked operation) You can now adjust the levels of audio channels 3 and 4 with the knobs selected here. Setting the Time Data Note When picture cache mode is enabled, it is not possible to set time data, even if you set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. If you want to set time data, first exit picture cache mode.
To make the timecode consecutive When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN, recording a number of scenes on the media normally produces consecutive timecode. However, once you remove the media and record on another media, the timecode will no longer be consecutive when you use the original media again for recording. In this case, to make the timecode consecutive, set the PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch to REGEN.
Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders (including one reference camcorder) This operation synchronizes the internal timecode generator with the external timecode. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external timecode without losing the synchronization. Notes User bit settings during timecode synchronization When the timecode is synchronized, only the time data is synchronized with the external timecode value.
Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens) The status screens allow you to check camcorder settings and various types of status information. There are five status screens, listed below.
BATTERY/MEDIA status screen This screen displays the status of the battery mounted on the camcorder and the media status.
Chapter 4 Shooting Handling S×S Memory Cards This camcorder records video and audio on S×S memory cards (not supplied) loaded into one or both of its memory card slots. Chapter 4 Shooting The PHU-60K/120K/120R Professional Harddisk Unit or MEAD-MS01 Media Adaptor can also be used for recording. For details, refer to the Supplement supplied in the CD-ROM (labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder”).
SxS PRO Loading and Ejecting S×S Memory Cards 8GB To load S×S memory cards Label space 1 Slide the cover to the left to open. 2 Insert an S×S memory card into a card slot. Insert with the label side facing right. Chapter 4 Shooting • Use this camcorder to format S×S memory cards that will be used with this camcorder. When memory cards are formatted on another unit, the format is regarded as an invalid format, making it necessary to format the memory cards again.
To eject S×S memory cards 1 Open the cover, and then press the EJECT button to release the lock and pull the button out. The camcorder switches automatically to the other card if the selected card becomes full during recording. Note The SLOT SELECT button is disabled during playback. Even when pressed, it does not change the selected slot. Button operations are enabled when a thumbnail screen (see page 80) is displayed.
In this case, an error message appears. Following the instructions in the error message and exchange the card for an S×S memory card that can be used with this camcorder. Notes • All data is erased when you format a memory card, including setup files and all of the recorded video data. • Use the format function of this camcorder to format S×S memory cards for use on this camcorder.
3 Copy the required clips back to the newly formatted S×S memory card. Basic Operations Recording and playback during restoration Even while restoration is in progress, you can record and play an S×S memory card in the other card slot. Note For restoration of media recorded with this camcorder, be sure to use this camcorder. Media recorded with a device other than this camcorder or with another camcorder of different version (even of the same model) may not be restored using this camcorder.
- Press the REC START button (see page 16). - Press the VTR button on the lens (see page 27). - Turn on the assignable switch to which the Rec function has been assigned (see page 132). During recording, the TALLY indicators, the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder, and the REC indication on the viewfinder screen light. Adjust the zoom and focus as required. Notes 10 To stop recording, perform one of the operations listed in step 9.
1 Insert the S×S memory card to play (see page 67). 2 Press the PREV button (see page 20) or the F REV button (see page 20) to cue up the clip to play. 3 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The PLAY/PAUSE indicator lights, and the playback picture appears in the viewfinder. To pause the playback Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The PLAY/PAUSE indicator flashes during pause. Press the button again to return to playback mode.
Advanced Operations Recording Shot Marks On this camcorder, two types of shot marks are available in HD mode. You can record them at user-specified positions to make it easier for editors to cue up those positions. You can record up to 127 shot marks per clip. details, see “Adding and Deleting OK Marks (HD Mode Only)” (page 87). To set OK marks After recording of a clip ends, turn on the assignable switch to which the OK Mark function has been assigned (see page 131).
Note that it may not be possible to start this far in advance in the special cases explained in the following notes. Notes • Storage of picture data to memory begins when you select picture cache mode. Therefore, if you start recording immediately after selecting picture cache mode, the picture data from before the selection is not recorded. • No data is recorded to picture cache memory during playback or recording review and display of thumbnails.
• If power is lost because the battery was removed, the DC cable was disconnected, or the power was turned off on the AC adaptor side, then the video and audio data stored in memory is lost. The data stored in memory is not recorded. Be careful to avoid this when exchanging the battery. Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval Rec Function) The camcorder’s Interval Rec function allows you to capture time-lapse video to the camcorder’s internal memory.
Notes • If you want to turn the video light on before the start of recording, set the camcorder’s LIGHT switch to [AUTO]. The video light’s switch must also be turned on. When this is done, the video light turns on and off automatically. However, the video light remains lit when the time that it is off is five seconds or less. • If you set the LIGHT switch to [MANUAL] and turn the video light’s switch on, the video light is always lit. (It does not go on and off automatically.
- SP 1440/23.98P (pull-down recording) - Other than HQ 1920/23.98P or HQ 1280/23.98P, when the output setting is SD and OPERATION >Input/Output >i.LINK I/O in the setup menu is set to Enable To make Frame Rec settings 1 Select OPERATION >Rec Function >Frame Rec in the setup menu. For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 93). 2 Turn the MENU knob to select [On], and then press the knob. The camcorder enters Frame Rec mode, the “Frame Rec” indication on the viewfinder screen flashes.
Example When the video format is HQ 1280/23.98P, you can obtain quick-motion effects by setting the frame rate to 1 to 23, and obtain slow-motion effects by setting the frame rate to 25 to 60. viewfinder by turning the MENU knob, or by using the J or j button and then pressing the SET button. The Slow & Quick Motion mode setting and the frame rate are retained even after the camcorder is powered off.
Framing Shots with the Freeze Mix Function The freeze mix function allows you to temporarily overlap a still image (freeze picture) from a clip shot in HD mode onto the current camera picture. This makes it easier to frame the shot. Note The freeze mix function is not available in the following cases. • When the recording format is SP 1440/23.
Chapter 5 Clip Operations Clip Playback A thumbnail screen appears if you press the THUMBNAIL button in E-E or playback mode. Thumbnail screens display lists of the clips stored on S×S memory cards in the form of index pictures. (A message appears if you insert a memory card that contains no clips.) You can select any clip (see page 82) in a thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip (see page 82).
a Index picture f Video format of recording When a clip is recorded, its first frame is set automatically as the index picture. You can change to index picture to any frame (see page 91). g Special recording information Indicates the selected clip is marked with an OK mark and protected. This displays the mode of clips that have been recorded in a special mode (Slow & Quick Motion, Interval Rec, Frame Rec).
c Date and start time of recording d Clip name/Number of components The number after the clip name (delimited by /) is the number of components. This appears only for clips larger than 2 GB in size, which have been split into smaller files for storage. e Video format of recording f File format Indicates the file format of the selected clip (AVI). g Clip duration h Timecode This is the timecode of the index picture.
To cue up clips To return to the top of the current clip Press the PREV button. • During playback or F FWD, this jumps to the top of the current clip and starts playback. • During F REV or pause, this jumps to the top of the current clip and displays a still image. • Each subsequent press of the button moves to the previous clip. To play from the top of the first clip Simultaneously press the PREV and F REV buttons. This jumps to the top of the first clip on the S×S memory card.
Thumbnail Operations You can use the THUMBNAIL menu to perform various operations on clips, to check clip properties, and to change clip metadata.
Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 93) for information about menu operations. To display the THUMBNAIL menu 1 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON, or press the MENU button. 2 Turn the MENU knob to select “TH”, and then press the knob. Or press the J or j button to select “TH”, and then press the SET button. The THUMBNAIL menu appears. To select menu items and sub-items Do one of the following. • Turn the MENU knob to select an item or subitem, and then press the knob.
Displaying Clip Properties The clip properties screen appears when you select Clip Properties in the THUMBNAIL menu. HD mode SD mode Chapter 5 Clip Operations a Image of the current clip b Image of the previous clip Press the PREV button to display the properties of the previous clip. c Image of the next clip Press the NEXT button to display the properties of the next clip.
e Lock mark (HD mode only) The screen changes to the clip properties screen, and a confirmation message appears beneath the index picture. This appears when the clip is marked with an OK mark and protected. f OK mark (HD mode only) This appears only when an OK mark has been added. g Date and start time of recording h File format The file format of the clip (MP4 or AVI) appears.
1 In the thumbnail screen, select the thumbnail of the clip to copy, and then select THUMBNAIL >Copy Clip. The screen changes to the properties screen of that clip, and a confirmation message appears beneath the index picture. 2 Select [Execute], and press the MENU knob. The copy starts. Deleting Clips You can delete clips from S×S memory cards. Note HD clips with OK marks cannot be deleted. If you want to delete such clips, first delete the OK marks (see page 87).
To cancel the deletion Press the RESET/RETURN button. Index picture When the deletion finishes A completion message appears, and the THUMBNAIL menu screen appears again. Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen The expand thumbnail screen allows you to search inside clips by using thumbnails (see page 83), to change index pictures (see page 91), and to add and delete shot marks (see page 90).
divided into 12 equally-sized blocks (a clip or file that has been divided into 12 is further divided into 12, for 12 × 12 = 144 divisions). You can repeat the same operation to increase the number of division. Example shot mark thumbnail screen (with Shot Mark selected) To return to the previous division level Press the EXPAND button with the SHIFT button held down, or select THUMBNAIL >Thumbnail View >Back Expansion. The expand thumbnail screen returns to the previous division level.
The properties screen of the selected frame appears, and a confirmation message appears below the image. To delete shot marks 1 Select the frame where you want to delete a shot mark, and then select THUMBNAIL > Set Shot Mark > Delete Shot Mark1 (or Delete Shot Mark2). The properties screen of the selected frame appears, and a confirmation message appears below the image. 2 Select [Execute], and press the MENU knob.
Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings Setup Menu Organization and Levels On this camcorder, settings for shooting and playback are made in the setup menu, which appears in the viewfinder. The setup menu can also be displayed on an external video monitor (see page 141). Setup Menu Organization The setup menu consists of the following menus.
PAINT Menu (see page 110) PAINT Switch Status White Black Flare Gamma Black Gamma Knee White Clip Detail(HD Mode) Detail(SD Mode) Aperture Skin Detail Matrix Multi Matrix V Modulation Low Key Saturation Basic Setup Menu Operations To display the setup menu Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON, or press the MENU button. The camcorder enters menu mode and the menu list appears on the screen.
• The menu item selection area displays a maximum of seven lines. You can scroll through menus with more than seven lines by moving the cursor up and down. Triangles appear at the upper right and lower right of the menu item selection area to indicate that a menu is scrollable. 4 The settings of the selected sub-item appear, and the cursor moves to the currently selected value. NTSC Area Appears when more menu items are available below the last line.
1 Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or j button, to select a character, and then confirm by pressing the MENU knob or the SET button. The cursor moves to the next position. To return to the previous position, push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side. 2 Select characters for all positions up to the last. The cursor moves to “SET”. 3 Press the MENU knob or the SET button. This confirms the setting.
Menu List Settings in bold are the factory default values. OPERATION Menu OPERATION Menu items Format Specifies the camcorder’s operating mode and recording format. Sub-item HD/SD Settings HD/SD HD System Line 1080/720 System Frequency The available settings vary depending on the settings in HD/SD, HD System Line, and Country. 59.94i/29.97P/23.98P 59.94P/29.97P/23.98P Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 96 59.94i/29.
OPERATION Menu items Format Sub-item Rec Format Specifies the camcorder’s operating mode and recording format. Settings The available settings vary depending on the settings in HD/SD, HD System Line, and System Frequency. HQ 1920/HQ 1440 HQ 1920/HQ 1440/ SP 1440 HQ 1280 Aspect Ratio (SD) Country Format Media DVCAM 16:9/4:3 Media(A) NTSC Area/NTSC(J) Area/PAL Area Execute/Cancel Media(B) Execute/Cancel Executes a media format.
OPERATION Menu items Input/Output Sub-item Output& i.LINK Makes settings related to I/O signals. Settings HD&HDV/SD&HDV/ SD&DV/480P (576P) Description Selects the signals output from the video connectors and the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector. • When the HD/SD setting is SD, “SD&DV” is selected. • On 480P576P, “480P” can be selected when the Country setting is other than “PAL Area”, and “576P” can be selected when the Country setting is “PAL Area”. Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 98 Menu List 23.
OPERATION Menu items Input/Output Sub-item Down Converter Settings Crop/Letter/Squeeze Wide ID Through/AUTO Super(VF Display) Super(Menu) Super(Timecode) On/Off On/Off On/Off Super(Marker) On/Off Makes settings related to I/O signals. Super Impose Makes settings related to superimposed text and markers. Menu List Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings Description Selects the signal conversion mode for output of SD signals. Crop: Crop the edges of the 16:9 picture and output as a 4:3 picture.
OPERATION Menu items Rec Function Sub-item Slow & Quick Makes settings related to special recording modes. Frame Rate Picture Cache Rec P. Cache Rec Time Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings Interval Rec 100 Frame Rec Number of Frames Menu List Settings On/Off Description Turns the Slow & Quick Motion function on or off. (When this is set to On, the Picture Cache Rec, Interval Rec, and Frame Rec subitems are set to Off.
OPERATION Menu items Rec Function Sub-item Interval Time Pre-Lighting Settings 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15/ 20/30/40/50 (sec) 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15/ 20/30/40/50 (min) 1/2/3/ 4/6/12/24 (hour) Off/2sec/5sec/10sec <0> See page 131. Makes settings related to special recording modes. Assignable SW Assigns functions to assignable switches. <1> See “Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches” (page 131) <2> for more information about assigning <3> functions. <4> <5> RET C.
OPERATION Menu items VF Setting Makes settings related to the viewfinder screen. Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 102 Menu List Sub-item Color Settings –99 to ±0 to +99 Mode Color/B&W Peaking Type Normal/Color/Both Peaking Frequency Normal/High Peaking Color White/Red/Yellow/Blue Peaking Level Low/Mid/High DXF Rec Tally Upper/Both Description Adjusts the density of the colors displayed in the viewfinder screen. Selects Color or B&W as the display mode of the viewfinder screen.
OPERATION Menu items Marker Makes settings related to marker display in the viewfinder screen. Sub-item Setting Center Marker Settings On/Off 1/2/3/4/Off Center H Position –40 to 0 to 40 Center V Position –40 to 0 to 40 Safety Zone On/Off Safety Area Aspect Marker 80%/90%/92.5%/95% Line/Mask/Off Aspect Select Description Turns all markers on or off. When the center marker is displayed, selects the type. Select Off if you do not want to display the marker.
OPERATION Menu items Gain Switch Sub-item Gain Low Makes settings related to the GAIN switch. Gain Mid Shockless Gain On/Off Mode Backlight/Standard/ Spotlight Speed –99 to ±0 to +99 AGC On/Off AGC Limit AGC Point 3dB/6dB/9dB/12dB/ 18dB F5.6/F4/F2.8 Auto Shutter On/Off Auto Shutter Limit Auto Shutter Point 1/100 / 1/150 / 1/200 / 1/250 F5.
OPERATION Menu items Display On/Off Selects the items to display in the viewfinder screen.
OPERATION Menu items Display On/Off Selects the items to display in the viewfinder screen. Auto Iris Sub-item System Line Settings On/Off Rec Mode On/Off Extender On/Off WRR RF Level On/Off Clip Number(PB) On/Off Iris Override On/Off Iris Speed –99 to ±0 to +99 Clip High light On/Off Iris Window 1/2/3/4/5/6/Var Iris Window Indication On/Off Makes settings related to auto iris.
OPERATION Menu items White Setting Sub-item White Switch Settings Memory/ATW Shockless White Off/1/2/3 ATW Speed 1/2/3/4/5 AWB Fixed Area On/Off Makes settings related to auto white balance adjustments. Filter White Memory On/Off Description Specifies the operating mode selected by the B position of the WHITE BAL switch. Memory: Auto white balance ATW: Auto tracing white balance Specifies the reaction speed when the WHITE BAL switch setting is changed.
OPERATION Menu items Offset White Makes settings related to white balance offset values.
OPERATION Menu items Clip Make settings for clip name or clip management. Note Do not assign clip names that begin with the “.” (period) symbol. Clips with names in which the first character is “.” cannot be viewed on the Windows or Macintosh application software. Sub-item Title Prefix Settings Text input Description Specifies the title part (4 to 46 alphanumeric characters) of clip titles. When the currently specified title is eight characters or fewer in length, the entire title appears.
OPERATION Menu items Clip Make settings for clip name or clip management. Sub-item Number Set Settings 0001 to 9999 Update Media/Media Sub-item Gamma Black Gamma Settings On/Off On/Off Matrix On/Off Knee White Clip On/Off On/Off Detail Aperture Flare Test Saw Color Temp On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off 1500K to 3200K to 50000K (reference values) –99 to ±0 to +99 Description Specifies the initial value of the numeric part (four digits) of clip names.
PAINT Menu items Black Specifies the black level (level of the unilluminated parts of the video). You can achieve a desired look by adjusting the black level for deeper or shallower blacks. Flare Makes settings related to flare. Flare is light generated from a bright image region that spreads broadly across the image, adding light to dark regions and reducing contrast. It is caused by reflection inside the lens system. Gamma Makes settings related to gamma.
PAINT Menu items Black Gamma Sub-item Black Gamma Makes settings related to black gamma Gamma Level correction. Black gamma Range correction allows you to reproduce gradations and color nuances in black or near-black (dark) parts of the picture. Knee Makes settings related to knee correction. Knee correction is processing that prevents washout by compressing the bright parts of the video according to an upper limit for the dynamic range of the recorded and output picture.
PAINT Menu items Detail(HD Mode)/ Detail(SD Mode) Makes settings related to details adjustments in HD mode and SD mode. Detail adjustment is processing that improves the clarity of the video by adding detail signals to the edges of the subject.
PAINT Menu items Skin Detail Makes settings related to skin detail correction. Skin detail correction is processing that increases or decreases the detail level of a specified color range (skin tone range), for the purpose of obtaining attractive reproduction of skin tones.
PAINT Menu items Multi Matrix Sub-item Multi Matrix Makes settings related to multi matrix Area Indication correction. Multi-matrix correction allows specific colors to be selected for saturation correction in Color Detection a 16-axis hue space. Axis V Modulation Makes settings related to V modulation shading. V modulation shading corrects vertical imbalances in sensitivity arising from the relationship between a lens and prism.
MAINTENANCE Menu MAINTENANCE Menu items White Shading Sub-item Channel Select Makes settings related to white shading. R/G/B White H Saw White shading is required for each different lens to correct irregularities arising R/G/B White H Para from lens characteristics. It corrects luminance and R/G/B White V Saw color irregularities in bright areas. R/G/B White V Para White Saw/Para Battery Info Before End Makes settings related to batteries.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Battery Settings 11.0V to 14.0V (0.1V step) Detected Battery Info/Sony/Other/DC IN Type Detection Auto/Other Segment No.10 11.0V to 17.0V (0.1V step) 11.0V to 16.0V to 17.0V (0.1V step) 11.0V to 15.0V to 17.0V (0.1V step) 11.0V to 14.0V to 17.0V (0.1V step) 11.0V to 13.5V to 17.0V (0.1V step) 11.0V to 13.0V to 17.0V (0.1V step) 11.0V to 12.5V to 17.0V (0.1V step) 11.0V to 12.0V to 17.0V (0.1V step) 11.0V to 11.5V to 17.0V (0.1V step) 11.0V to 17.0V (0.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Audio Sub-item Front MIC Select Settings Mono/Stereo Audio CH3/4 Mode Ch1/2 / Switch Makes settings related to audio.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Audio Sub-item CH3&4 AGC Mode Settings Mono/Stereo AGC Spec –6dB/–9dB/–12dB/ –15dB/–17dB Off/–6dB/–9dB/–12dB/ –15dB/–17dB Makes settings related to audio. Limiter Mode Output Limiter CH1 Wind Filter CH2 Wind Filter CH3 Wind Filter CH4 Wind Filter Audio SG (1KHz) MIC CH2 Level For manual audio level adjustments, selects the saturation level for the limiter applied to loud input signals. Select Off if you do not wish to use the limiter.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Audio Sub-item Rear1/WRR Level Makes settings related to audio. Rear2/WRR Level Audio CH3 Level Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 120 Audio CH4 Level Menu List Settings Description Side1/Front/Front+Side1 Selects the knob that adjusts the audio levels of a wireless microphone and a device connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 connector on the rear panel.
MAINTENANCE Menu items WRR Setting Settings All/CH1 WRR CH Select TX1/TX2 WRR Delay Comp On/Off TX --- TX Audio Peak ---/Peak TX Input Level ---/Mic/Line TX ATT Level --- TX LCF Freq --- TX System Delay Auto/0.0ms to 8.0ms Makes settings related to the wireless tuner. Description Selects whether to enable channels 1 and 2 of the wireless receiver (All) or channel 1 only (CH1). Specifies the target channel for other sub-items.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Timecode Sub-item TC Out Settings Auto/Generator DF/NDF DF/NDF LTC UBIT Fix/Time Counter Display Counter/Duration Ret Shot Mark 1 On/Off Ret Shot Mark 2 On/Off Makes settings related to timecode. Essence Mark Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 122 Makes settings related to shot marks and clip index picture thumbnails. Menu List Description Selects the source for timecode output.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Camera Config Settings On/Off Rec Review 3sec/10sec/Clip HD SDI Remote I/F Off/Chara/G-Tally/ R-Tally Color Bars Select RM Common Memory ARIB/100%/75% On/Off RM Rec Start RM/CAM/PARA Image Invert On/Off Makes settings related to various camcorder operations. Description Turns warning flashes by the TALLY indicator on or off. The warnings alert you an almost exhausted battery pack or low remaining media capacity. Selects the recording review time.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Preset White Makes settings related to white balance preset values. White Filter Sub-item Color Temp
Color Temp Balance
Settings 1500K to 3200K to 50000K (reference values) –99 to ±0 to +99 R Gain
B Gain
AWB Enable
–99 to ±0 to +99 –99 to ±0 to +99 On/Off ND Filter C.Temp On/Off Makes settings related to filters. ND FLT C.Temp<1> 3200K/4300K/5600K/ 6300K ND FLT C.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Auto Iris2 Settings 1/2/3/4/5/6/Var Iris Window Ind On/Off Iris Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Iris APL Ratio –99 to ±0 to +99 Iris Var Width 40 to 500 to 999 Iris Var Height 70 to 500 to 999 Iris Var H Position –479 to 0 to +479 Iris Var V Position –464 to 0 to +464 Iris Speed –99 to ±0 to +99 Clip High Light On/Off Mode Auto/On/Off Makes settings related to auto iris. Flicker Reduce Makes settings related to flicker reduction.
MAINTENANCE Menu items ND Comp Sub-item ND Offset Adjust Makes settings related to ND filter color Clear ND Offset compensation. Although the differences are very slight, each of the builtin ND filters has different color characteristics. When you switch between ND filters, the white balance may be disturbed. You can correct for these slight color differences automatically by registering compensation values for each filter. Lens Settings On/Off Execute/Cancel Auto FB Adjust Execute/Cancel i.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Version Sub-item Version Displays the version of the camcorder, and Version Up updates the camcorder. Settings Execute/Cancel Description Displays the software version of the camcorder (Vx.xx). Updates the camcorder (execute by selecting Execute). Note This cannot be selected unless an SxS memory card is inserted.
FILE Menu items Scene Sub-item s1 Makes settings related s2 to scene file operations.
FILE Menu items Lens Sub-item Display Mode Settings Date&Time/Model Name Lens Recall Mem Execute/Cancel Lens Store Mem Execute/Cancel Lens Recall S×S Execute/Cancel Lens Store S×S Execute/Cancel Makes settings related to lens file operations.
FILE Menu items Lens Sub-item Lens Center H Settings –40 to 0 to 40 Makes settings related to lens file operations.
Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches Using the Assignable SW item of the OPERATION menu, you can assign user-specified functions to the ASSIGN. 0 to 3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 and 5 switches, the COLOR TEMP. button, and the RET button on the lens. The following tables lists the functions that are assigned when the camcorder is shipped from the factory. Switch or button Function Assignable SW setting ASSIGN. 0 switch No assignment Off ASSIGN.
Functions that can be assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 switch Note Immediately after you assign a function to the ASSIGN. 2 switch or you switch the recording format, the setting of the switch at that point may not match the camcorder’s internal state. After assigning a function, switch the ASSIGN. 2 switch or power the camcorder off and on again. Assignable switch setting Function Off No assignment Front Mic Switch between stereo and monaural when a stereo microphone is connected.
Assignable switch setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Lens Info Switch the depth of field indication between off, displayed in meters, and displayed in feet. Setting retained Zoom Tele/Wide When a lens that supports serial communication is — installed, assign the Zoom Tele function to ASSIGNABLE 4, and assign the Zoom Wide function to ASSIGNABLE 5 (displayed only when <4> and <5> are set).
Functions that can be assigned to the RET button on the lens Assignable switch setting Function Off No assignment — Lens RET During recording or playback: Write a shot mark. In the other states: Conduct a recording review (if playback is allowed). — Return Video Display return video signals. — Rec Review Execute recording review. — Shot Mark1 Write Shot Mark1. — Shot Mark2 Write Shot Mark2. — OK Mark Add or delete an OK mark. — Focus Mag Turn the focus magnification function on or off.
Adjusting Picture Characteristics to Match the PMWEX1R You can make the following menu settings to adjust picture characteristics to match those of the PMWEX1R.
Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data Saving and Loading Settings You can save setup menu settings in the camcorder’s internal memory and on S×S memory cards. This allows you to quickly recall an appropriate set of menu settings for the current situation. Setting data is saved in the following categories. ALL files: ALL files save the setting data of all menus. You can save up to 64 ALL files on an S×S memory card.
What to do Insert recordable media. Use media with free capacity remaining. 3 Turn the MENU knob to select the desired file number. 4 Press the MENU knob. A confirmation message appears. 5 To assign names to files Assigning a name before you save data in an ALL file can make it easier to distinguish your files. The following characters can be used in file names. Alphanumeric characters (a–z, A–Z, 0–9) and special characters ( ! # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - .
Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data Saving and Loading Scene Files Scene files allow you to save the following types of data. • Values set in the PAINT menu • Shutter speeds set in standard mode or ECS mode • White balance data The data that is saved and loaded depends on the setting of FILE >Reference >Scene White Data in the setup menu. Saving Scene Files To save a scene file to an S×S memory card, insert the card into a memory card slot and then proceed as follows.
Note Saving and Loading Lens Files Setting Lens File Data Use FILE >Lens (see page 129) in the setup menu to set the data in lens files. You can set the following data and save it as a lens file.
2 Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data 3 Select Lens Store Mem or Lens Store S×S, and press the MENU knob. To cancel the load, select [Cancel], and then press the MENU knob. Select Lens Store Mem if you want to save the data in the camcorder’s internal memory, and select Lens Store S×S if you want to save the data on an S×S memory card. If you select [Execute], a list box of lens files appears. File numbers where “No File” is displayed are empty file numbers.
Chapter 8 Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors Select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected. Chapter 8 Connecting External Devices You can connect an RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit and operate this camcorder. For connection and operation of the RM-B150/B750, refer to the Supplement supplied in the CD-ROM (labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder”).
Chapter 8 Connecting External Devices HD/SD SDI OUT connector (BNC) i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector The HD/SD SDI OUT connector can be used to connect a device that supports SDI. The device type can be a monitor, switcher, or VTR or other recording device. The output from this connector can be turned on and off with OPERATION >Input/Output >SDI Output in the setup menu (see page 98). For connection, use a BNC cable (not supplied). The i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector supports HDV and DV input/output.
Operating Clips with a Computer S×S memory card 8GB Preparations To use the ExpressCard slot of a computer If the computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/ 34 or ExpressCard/54 slot, you can directly insert the S×S memory card containing clips recorded with this camcorder and access to the files.
• To guard the PHU-60K/120K/120R against access from the computer • To disconnect the PHU-60K/120K/120R’s cable from the memory card slot or plug again the cable into the slot • To turn on the tally indicator on the viewfinder screen to warn the operator Chapter 8 Connecting External Devices When you connect a computer to the USB connector with a USB cable (not supplied), the message “Connect USB Now?” is displayed to prompt you to confirm that you wish to enable the USB connection.
For the operating requirements, see “XDCAM EX web sites” (page 12), and for installation and operations, refer to the User’s Guide contained in the CD-ROM. To use a nonlinear editing system For a nonlinear editing system, optional editing software that corresponds to the recording formats used with this camcorder is required. Store the clips to be edited on the HDD of your computer in advance, using the supplied application software. Some editing software may not operate properly.
Chapter 8 Connecting External Devices • Set OPERATION >Input/Output >Output & i.LINK in the setup menu (see page 98) to “HD & HDV” or “SD & HDV”. HD & HDV or SD & HDV: To output an HDV stream in HD mode when the video format is set to an HDV compatible format (SP 1440/59.94i, SP 1440/50i, or SP 1440/23.94P) SD & DV: To output a DV stream • Set OPERATION >Input/Output >i.LINK I/O in the setup menu to [Enable]. • Set MAINTENANCE >Trigger Mode >i.
2 Make the following settings with OPERATION >Input/Output in the setup menu (see page 98). Chapter 8 Connecting External Devices • Set Output&i.LINK to [HD&HDV] or [SD&HDV]. • Set i.LINK I/O to [Enable]. • Set Source Select to [i.LINK]. The input video is displayed on the viewfinder screen or the monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT connector.
Chapter 9 Maintenance Testing the Camcorder Chapter 9 Maintenance Check the functions of the camcorder before setting out for a shooting session, preferably by recording and playing back video and audio signals. Maintenance Cleaning the Viewfinder Use a dust blower to clean the lens, the LCD screen, and mirror inside the viewfinder barrel. Note Never use organic solvents such as thinners.
Operation Warnings A Layout of the table of warning messages WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining B C D E Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module Chapter 9 Maintenance If a problem occurs when the camcorder is powered or is being operated, a warning is issued by various visible and audible indicators.
Temperature High Insufficient Voltage Battery Error Please Change Battery. 150 Problem Tally/REC Battery remaining Operation in the recorder Action to take module The battery power will Recording continues. be exhausted soon. Charge the battery pack at the earliest opportunity. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The battery pack is exhausted. Recording cannot be performed. Recording stops.
Backup Battery End Please Change. Unknown Media(A)1) Please Change. Cannot Record to Media(A)1) Reached Clip Number Limit Media Error Media Error Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The remaining power of the backup battery is insufficient. Recording continues. Refer to a Sony service representative to replace the battery with a new one.
Media Error Cannot Use Media(A)1) Cannot Use Media(A)1) Unsupported File System Battery remaining — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module Neither recording nor Recording stops. playback can be done, as the memory card is defective. It cannot be operated with this camcorder. Replace it with another card.
Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module An error occurred in reading data from the memory card, and playback cannot be continued. Recording stops. Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module Recording cannot be done, as an error occurred with the memory card. Recording stops.
Change Media (A)1) Reached Duplication Limit Not Enough Capacity Cannot Divide Will Switch Slots Soon Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The card has already Recording continues ten clips having the (disallowing copy). same name as that you tried to duplicate. Replace the card in slot A with another one.
Media Reached Rewriting Limit Change Media (A)1) Cannot Use Media (A)1) Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The memory card Recording stops. comes to the end of its service life. Make a backup copy and replace the card with another one as soon as possible. Recording/ playback may not be performed properly if you continue to use the card. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the memory card.
Appendix Important Notes on Operation Use and storage Appendix Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks • The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped. • If an accessory mounted on the accessory shoe is subjected to severe shock, the accessory shoe may be damaged. In such a case, stop using it and contact your dealer or a Sony service representative. Do not cover the camcorder while operating Putting a cloth, for example, over the camcorder can cause excessive internal heat build-up.
About the LCD panels The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels maybe “stuck”, either always off (black), always on (red, green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a long period of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may appear spontaneously. These problems are not a malfunction.
Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock The camcorder’s internal clock is powered by a lithium battery. If the message “BackUp Battery End” appears in the viewfinder, this battery must be exchanged. Contact a Sony service representative. Specifications General Power requirements 12 V DC (11 V to 17.0 V) Power consumption Approx.
Audio Minimum illumination LPCM (16 bits, 48 kHz, HD: 4 channels, SD: 2 channels) Video S/N 0.05 lx (F1.6, +24 dB, 64-frame accumulation) Recording/playback time With one SBP-8 SP or DVCAM mode: Approx. 35 min. HQ mode: Approx. 25 min. With one SBP-16 SP or DVCAM mode: Approx. 70 min. HQ mode: Approx. 50 min. With one SBP-32 or SBS-32G1 SP or DVCAM mode: Approx.140 min. HQ mode: Approx. 100 min. Note Continuous operation time With the BP-GL95 Approx. 330 min. Mass Main body only: 3.2 kg (7 lb 0.
Media Block Others DC IN: XLR type, 4-pin, male 11 to 17 V DC DC OUT: 4-pin 11 to 17 V DC, maximum rated current: 0.5 A LENS: 12-pin Supplying power to the lens 11 to 17 V DC, maximum rated current: 1.0 A REMOTE: 8-pin LIGHT: 2-pin USB: 4-pin i.
Supplied Accessories S×S Memory Card S×S PRO SBP-8 (8 GB) S×S PRO SBP-16 (16 GB) S×S PRO SBP-32 (32 GB) S×S-1 SBS-32G1 (32 GB) Professional Harddisk Unit PHU-60K/120K/120R Media Adaptor Media AdaptorMEAD-MS01 (for “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX” series) MEAD-SD01 (for SDHC card) Mobile Storage Unit PXU-MS240 Audio equipment Microphone ECM-678/674/673/680S Appendix Viewfinder (1) Shoulder strap (1) Stereo microphone (1) Windscreen (1) Cold shoe kit (1 set) Lens mount cap Flange back adjustment chart Auto fo
Dimensions (in mm (inches)) Appendix Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Notes • Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE.
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories ECM-680S/678/ 674/673 Microphone HD monitor/SD monitor CAC-12 Microphone Holder XDCAM HD series recorder PDW-F1600/HD1500, PDW-F75 DXF-51 Viewfinder HDCAM series recorder HDW-2000 series recorder, HDW-S280 DXF-20W Viewfinder WRR-855S UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit WRR-860A/861/862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner DWR-S01D Digital Wireless Receiver Appendix DXF-C50W Viewfinder SBP-8/16/32 SBS-32G1 S×S memory card PMW-320 a) RM-B150/B750 RCP-730/750/751/920/92
About i.LINK This section explains the specifications and features of i.LINK. What is i.LINK? Appendix 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.
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License Appendix ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
C Index A Index 166 AC power 34 ACCESS lamps 20, 23 Accessories (optional) 163 Accessory fitting shoe 14 ALARM knob 17 Application software 144 Area setting 40 Arrow buttons (K, k, J, j) 21 ASSIGN. 0 switch 18 ASSIGN.
External power source Eyecup 28 30 ring 26 IRIS switch 27 F L F FWD button/indicator 20 F REV button/indicator 20 Filter position 31 FILTER selector 16 Fitting for optional microphone holder Flange focal length, adjusting 26, 42 Focus adjusting 57 adjustment mode 30 position 29 ring 26 FOCUS switch 26 Frame Rec 76 Framing shots 79 Freeze Mix 79 F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch 21 LCD panel 19 Lens cable clamp 15 locking lever 15 mount 15 mount cap 16 mount securing rubber 15 mounting 41 LENS connector 15 Lens f
Number of system lines 30 O OK mark(s) 81, 87 adding 87 deleting 87 setting 73 Operation status 29 of i.
STOP button Stopper 28 20 T U UHF portable tuner, attaching USB connection 143 USB connector 23 User bits setting 62 User setting data loading 137 saving 136 W WARNING indicator 20 Warnings 149 WHITE BAL switch 18 White balance memory 31 White balance, adjusting 51 Wireless microphone reception level Write protect 26, 67 30 Index TALLY indicators 24 Tally indicators 28 TALLY switch 24, 28 TC IN connector 24 TC OUT connector 24 Testing 148 THUMBNAIL button 21 THUMBNAIL indicator 21 THUMBNAIL menu 84 o
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