4-164-464-11(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PMW-350K PMW-350L 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. Important Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings.
For the customers in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For the customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community.
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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) ............................................................................................................... 65 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 .................................................................. 94 Menu List.
Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection).......................... Recording the Camera Picture on an External Device.................. Nonlinear Editing .......................................................................... Recording External Input Signals ................................................. 144 144 145 145 Chapter 9 : Maintenance Testing the Camcorder............................................................................ 147 Maintenance ...................................
Foreword Before Use After purchasing the PMW-350K/350L 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-350K/350L (referred to as “the camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.
1 Overview Features Mbps (SP mode) on a single 32-GB S×S memory card. Multi-format support 3-type full-HD (1920 × 1080) CMOS image sensors 2/ The PMW-350K/350L Solid-State Memory Camcorder is provided with three newly developed 2/3-type “Exmor” CMOS image sensors with approximately 207 million effective pixels, for full HD resolution (1920 × 1080). The new image sensor technology enables the capture of very high-quality images, with a sensitivity of F12 (59.94i) / F13 (50i) and an SN ratio of 59 dB.
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.
To read the documents Do the following: 1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 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. 2 Software Installation Do the following to install the software on the CD-ROM on your computer: 1 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.
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).
Operating and Connectors Section Chapter 1 Overview Front FILTER selector ND filter setting 1/ ND (attenuates light to 4 64 approximately 1/64) You can change a MAINTENANCE menu setting so that different white balance settings can be stored for different FILTER selector positions. This allows you to automatically obtain optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions in linkage with the filter selection. For details, see “Adjusting the White Balance” (page 52).
Right side (near the front) 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 148). 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 62).
For details, see “Setting the Timecode” (page 62) and “Setting the User Bits” (page 63). 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 68).
Chapter 1 Overview j TC IN (timecode input) connector (BNC type) To apply an external lock to the timecode of the camcorder, input the reference timecode. For details, see “Setting the Timecode” (page 62). k VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type) a TALLY (back tally) indicators (red) Light up during recording. They will not light if the TALLY switch is set to OFF. These indicators also flash to indicate warnings (see page 20).
h REMOTE connector (8-pin) Note Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the camcorder POWER switch. i i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (6-pin, IEEE1394 compliant, S400) To input and output HDV/DV streams, connect to an HDV/DV device. The three dots indicates that timecode is displayed in the hold mode. d HOLD indication Appears when the timecode generator output is displayed in the hold mode.
Chapter 1 Overview Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with the PMW-350K) M (manual): The manual mode allows focusing adjustment with the focus ring. In manual mode, auto focus adjustment is also possible, by pressing the PUSH AF button. c MACRO switch When this switch is in the ON position, the macro mode is enabled, allowing focusing over the whole range (5 cm 1) to ∞) including the macro range (from 5 cm 1) to 90 cm from the front of the lens).
j PUSH AUTO button seconds recorded appear on the viewfinder screen (recording review) (see page 72). Pressing this button (single click) during recording or playback records a Shot Mark 1 mark, and double-clicking records a Shot Mark 2 mark (see page 73). k IRIS switch n VTR button A (auto): The iris is adjusted automatically. M (manual): Adjust the iris with the iris ring. Use this to start and stop recording. Press once to start recording, then press once more to stop.
f Viewfinder barrel Chapter 1 Overview You can raise this up or rotate when required by the situation. L/R: Reverse the image horizontally. OFF: Do not reverse the image. B/T: Reverse the image vertically. g Tally indicator o Viewfinder cable Lights up when recording is started by a press of the REC START button on this camcorder, the VTR button on the lens, or the VTR button on the remote control unit. When an abnormality occurs, the tally indicator flashes to indicate a warning.
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.
k ND Filter c External device control l White balance memory “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. Indicates the currently selected white balance automatic adjustment memory. ATW: ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) mode W:A: Memory A mode W:B: Memory B mode W:P: Preset mode d Operation status of connected i.
Chapter 1 Overview 32 Reference Indicator value +1 xx All segments are lit in grey. xx –0.25 Lower left segment is lit in s white. –0.5 s Left two segments are lit in s white. –0.75 s Left two segments and lower ss right segment are lit in white. –1 ss All segments are lit in white.
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 and flip up the viewfinder barrel. 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.
Mounting and Adjusting the Lens You can set or change the date and time of the internal clock. The date and time set are reflected in the timecode. First power off the camcorder, and then mount the lens using the following procedure. For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 94). 1 Select MAINTENANCE >Clock Set >Date/Time in the setup menu. 2 Press the MENU knob. For information about using the lens, refer to the operation manual for the lens.
Caution Carrying out the adjustment If the lens is not firmly locked, it may come off while the camcorder is being used. This could cause a serious accident. Make sure the lens is firmly locked. It is recommended that the lens mount securing rubber be put on the lens locking lever as illustrated above. Chapter 2 Preparations 4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector. 5 Secure the lens cable with the cable clamps.
Set the zoom ring to wide angle. 7 Turn the F.f or F.B ring until the chart is in focus, being careful not to disturb the focus ring. 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 Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector Attach the supplied microphone to the microphone holder of the supplied viewfinder. 1 Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp.
Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors Chapter 2 Preparations 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. On how to attach the CAC-12, refer to the operation manual for the CAC-12. 1 On how to perform this operation, refer to the operation manual for the microphone.
Notes Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector. 3 Set the switches as follows. • Set the AUDIO IN selectors indicated below, depending on the power supply type of the microphone. Internal power supply: MIC External power supply: +48V • Set the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switch for the channel to which the microphone is connected to REAR.
DWR-S01D or WRR-855S Tripod Mounting Chapter 2 Preparations 1 Attach the optional VCT-14/U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod. Tripod adaptor 3 Set the AUDIO IN selector for the channel to which you want to input audio signal to WIRELESS (see page 22). Camera mount 2 Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor. Slide the camcorder forward along the groove in the adaptor until it clicks.
Connecting a Video Light 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.
Using the Shoulder Strap Chapter 2 Preparations To attach the shoulder strap 1 Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting. Pull up the strap to lock the fitting. Clip 2 48 Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the other side of the grip in the same way as in step 1. Using the Shoulder Strap 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 1 Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad. 2 Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is in the most convenient position. 3 Bring down the lever to lock the shoulder pad in the selected position.
Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 94). Setting the Video Format Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings The following recording formats can be selected for different combinations of video resolution and system frequency. 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.
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 2 3 Turn the MENU knob to select the item to change, and press the knob. Turn the MENU knob to change the setting, and press the knob. A confirmation message appears. 4 Select [Execute] to execute, or select [Cancel] to cancel, and then press the MENU knob.
• When the shutter mode is SLS 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 • GAIN switch: L (set to a gain value that is as small as possible) • OUTPUT/DCC switch: CAM • WHITE BAL switch: A or B a) 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 Note If the camcorder has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt 1) during the adjustment. To prevent this, adjust the iris gain knob (indicated as IG, IS, or S) on the lens. To change the color temperature when the ND filter is switched You can assign electrical CC (color correction) filters to ND filters (see page 16). This allows you to change the color temperature automatically when the ND filter is switched.
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. System frequency 59.94i 50i 29.97P 23.98P 25P Standard mode System lines: 720 Select this mode for shooting fast-moving subjects with little blurring.
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 1 Set OPERATION >Auto Iris >Iris Window Indication in the setup menu to On. The current automatic iris window appears on the viewfinder screen. If it is not necessary to display the auto iris window on the screen, set to Off. 2 Turn the MENU knob to select Iris Window, and then press the knob. 3 Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears, and then press the knob.
Zooming The lens supplied with the PMW-350K allows you to shoot with manual and servo zooming. Switching between Zoom Modes Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings Set the ZOOM switch to SERVO (servo zoom) or MANU (manual zoom). 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 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. The recorded video signals are not affected.
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. Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings Note 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 Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings • When you finish the above procedure, the internal timecode is immediately synchronized with the external timecode and the counter display will show the value of the external timecode.
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 3 Adjustments and Settings 66 Battery: The remaining battery capacity Charge Count: The number of times the battery has been charged HDD A/HDD B: Remaining battery capacity of PHU-60K/120K/120R Media A/Media B: • Remaining capacity of media • Recordable time • Approximate writable lifetime (Life) “Life 100%” is shown for unused media.
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. About S×S Memory Cards S×S memory cards that can be used with this camcorder Use the following Sony S×S memory cards (S×S PRO or S×S-1) with this camcorder. • Recorded data may be lost or corrupted in the following cases.
SxS PRO Loading and Ejecting S×S Memory Cards 8GB To load S×S memory cards Label space 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. However, note that the format and delete functions of this camcorder do not completely remove data from memory cards.
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.
If the format operation fails A format operation may fail because the S×S memory card is write protected, or because it is not the type of card specified for use with this camcorder. 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. • If you continue recording, the message “Media Full” appears and recording stops when the total remaining recording time falls to 0.
2 Format the unusable S×S memory card on the camcorder. 3 Copy the required clips back to the newly formatted S×S memory card. 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. Basic Operations This section explains the basic shooting and recording procedures. Before starting to shoot, inspect the camera system to verify that it is operating properly. 1 Attach a fully charged battery pack (see page 33).
- 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 Chapter 4 Shooting • Never remove the battery pack while the camcorder is recording (while an ACCESS lamp is lit).
To play at high speed Press the F FWD button (see page 20) or the F REV button (see page 20). To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/ PAUSE button. To switch between memory cards When two memory cards are loaded, press the SLOT SELECT button (see page 23) to select the active slot. It is not possible to switch between memory cards during playback. Deleting Recorded Clips You can use the assignable switches to delete the last recorded clips (Last Clip DEL function).
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). If the OK Mark function has been assigned to the RET button on the lens, press RET button on the lens. An OK mark is set in the most recently recorded clip, and an “OK Mark” indication appears in the viewfinder for about three seconds near the timecode indication.
switch to which the Picture Cache function has been assigned (see page 131). If power is lost during recording • If you set the camcorder’s POWER switch to OFF, the camcorder is powered off automatically after a few seconds, during which the media is accessed to record the video and audio data stored in the camcorder’s memory up to that point. 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.
• The data stored in picture cache memory is cleared when you change the system settings, for example by selecting a different video format. Picture data from before the change is not recorded even if you start recording immediately after the change. The camcorder exits picture cache mode automatically. • Interval Rec settings cannot be changed during recording. • Interval Rec is disabled when the following formats are selected. - SP 1440/59.
• If you press the SLOT SELECT button, the camcorder completes recording of the specified number of frames, creates a clip, and switches to the other media. • Genlock is not possible. Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function) The Frame Rec function is useful for shooting stop motion animations, such as animations with puppets or clay figures. Each time that you press the recording start button, the camcorder shoots a specified number of frames and then stops.
• Set the POWER switch to OFF • With the camcorder in recording standby mode, set OPERATION >Rec Function >Interval Rec in the setup menu to “Off”. Limitations during recording • The i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector cannot be used. • Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ R-RUN switch, the advance mode of the internal timecode generator is always R-RUN. • Audio cannot be recorded. • Recording review is not possible.
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. To shoot in Slow & Quick Motion mode Shoot as described in “Basic Operations” (page 71). 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.
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 90). 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 94) 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.
i Special recording information (HD mode only) This displays the mode of clips that have been recorded in a special mode (Slow & Quick Motion, Interval Rec, Frame Rec). For Slow & Quick Motion clips, the frame rates are displayed to the right as [Recording frame rate/Playback frame rate].
To batch copy groups of clips You can batch copy groups of clips from one S×S memory card to another S×S memory card. When both HD-mode and SD-mode clips exist on the source S×S memory card, only clips in the currently selected mode are copied. This is a convenient way to extract clips in one of the modes. 1 In the thumbnail screen, select the thumbnails of the clips to copy and then select THUMBNAIL >Copy All Clips. The confirmation message “Copy All Clips?” appears.
Number of the selected frame Expand thumbnail screen in HD mode In HD mode, the selected clip is divided into 12 equally-sized blocks, and a thumbnail of the first frame in each block is displayed. Number of the selected frame S1 S2 S2 S1 Clip properties are shown at the bottom of the screen. Except for the items listed below, the information displayed here is the same as the information displayed in the normal thumbnail screen. This displays frame information using icons.
1 In the thumbnail screen, select the thumbnail of a clip, and press the ESSENCE MARK button (see page 22) or select THUMBNAIL >Thumbnail View >Essence Mark Thumbnail. 2 To add shot marks 1 The shot mark thumbnail screen appears, and a selection list is displayed. 3 Select Shot Mark, Shot Mark1, or Shot Mark2. Shot Mark1: Display only frames marked with Shot Mark1 marks. Shot Mark2: Display only frames marked with Shot Mark2 marks.
Dividing Clips (HD Mode Only) In the expand thumbnail screen (see page 88) and the shot mark thumbnail screen (see page 89) , HD-mode clips can be divided into two clips at the selected frame. 1 Select the thumbnail of the frame where you want to divide the clip, and then select THUMBNAIL >Divide Clip. 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 140). Setup Menu Organization The setup menu consists of the following menus.
PAINT Menu (see page 109) FILE Menu (see page 127) PAINT FILE 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 Noise Suppress All Scene Reference Lens MAINTENANCE Menu (see page 115) MAINTENANCE Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings White Shading Black Shading Battery Audio WRR Setting Timecode Essence Mark Camera Config Preset White White Filter DCC Adjust Auto Iris2 Flicker Reduc
• 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. 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.
4 Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or j button, to move the cursor to the subitem that you want to set, and then confirm the selection by pressing the MENU knob or the SET button. 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.
Menu List Settings in bold are the factory default values. OPERATION Menu OPERATION Menu items Format Sub-item HD/SD Settings HD/SD Specifies the camcorder’s operating mode and recording format. Description Switches between HD or SD as the operating mode (execute by selecting Execute). Note When the optional CBK-DV01 is not installed, [SD] cannot be selected. (SD recording is not allowed.
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 Gain High Gain Turbo Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings Makes settings related to zebra displays. 104 Menu List Specifies the gain value for the M position of the GAIN switch. Specifies the gain value for the H position of the GAIN switch. 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.
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.
a) When the optional CBK-DV01 is installed PAINT Menu PAINT Menu items Switch Status Turns various signal correction functions and a test signal on or off. White 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 –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets the color temperature, and Color Temp BAL performs manual white balance adjustment.
PAINT Menu items Flare Sub-item Flare Master Flare Makes settings related to flare. Flare is light generated R Flare from a bright image G Flare region that spreads broadly across the B Flare image, adding light to dark regions and reducing contrast. It is caused by reflection inside the lens system. Gamma Makes settings related to gamma. Gamma correction allows you to significantly alter the impression made by the video by adjusting the contrast.
PAINT Menu items 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. The signal level where knee processing begins is called the “knee point”, and the slope of knee compression is called the “knee slope”. White Clip Makes settings related to white clipping adjustments.
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.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Battery Sub-item Sony Before End Makes settings related to batteries. Sony End Other Before End Other End DC In Before End DC In End Detected Battery Type Detection Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings Segment No.10 Segment No.9 Segment No.8 Segment No.7 Segment No.6 Segment No.5 Segment No.4 Segment No.3 Segment No.2 Segment No.1 116 Menu List Settings Description 11.5V to 17V (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.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Audio Sub-item Rear1/WRR Level Makes settings related to audio. Rear2/WRR Level Audio CH3 Level Menu List Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings Audio CH4 Level 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 CH-1 connector on the rear panel.
MAINTENANCE Menu items WRR Setting Sub-item WRR Valid CH Sel 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. Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 120 Menu List Description Selects whether to enable channels 1 and 2 of the wireless receiver (All) or channel 1 only (CH1).
MAINTENANCE Menu items Timecode 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 Makes settings related to shot marks and clip index picture thumbnails. Description Selects the source for timecode output. Auto: During recording, output values generated by the timecode generator, and during playback output values obtained by the timecode reader.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Camera Config Sub-item Rec Tally Blink 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. Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 122 Menu List Description Turns warning flashes by the TALLY indicator on or off.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Preset White Sub-item Color Temp
Makes settings related to white balance preset Color Temp values. Settings 1500K to 3200K to 50000K –99 to ±0 to +99 Balance
White Filter 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 DCC Adjust Sub-item Settings DCC Function Select DCC/Fix Makes settings related to DCC (dynamic contrast control). Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 124 Menu List DCC Dynamic Range 400%/450%/500%/ 550%/600% DCC Point –99 to ±0 to +99 DCC Gain –99 to ±0 to +99 DCC Delay Time –99 to ±0 to +99 DCC Peak Filter –99 to ±0 to +99 Description Enables or disables automatic knee point adjustment when the OUTPUT/DCC switch is set to CAM, DCC: ON.
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. Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings messages.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Hours Meter Makes settings related to the digital hours meter. Sub-item Hours(Sys) Hours(Reset) Reset Version Settings Execute/Cancel Version Displays the camcorder firmware version, and Version Up updates the firmware. Execute/Cancel Description Displays the cumulative hours of use (cannot be reset). Displays the hours of use (can be reset). Resets Hours(Reset) to 0. (Execute by selecting Execute.) Displays the version of the camcorder’s firmware.
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 ID Source Lens No Offset Execute/Cancel Lens Auto Recall Off/On/S.
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 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.
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.
Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data Error message Problem NG:Cannot Save No recordable media is inserted. NG:Media Full The media is full. What to do Insert recordable media. Use media with free capacity remaining. 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.
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. If you selected Scene Store S×S in step 2, the ACCESS lamp lights when you execute the save.
Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data Saving and Loading Lens Files Setting Lens File Data 2 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. 3 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.
Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data To cancel the load, select [Cancel], and then press the MENU knob. If you select [Execute], a list box of lens files appears. File numbers where “No File” is displayed are empty file numbers. 4 Select the desired file number, and then press the MENU knob. A confirmation message appears. 5 To execute the load, select [Execute], and then press the MENU knob. To cancel the load, select [Cancel], and then press the MENU knob.
Chapter 8 Connecting External Devices 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”). Connecting External Monitors Select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected.
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. However, DV streams cannot be recorded on this camcorder.
Operating Clips with a Computer To connect with a USB cable When you connect the camcorder or the SBACUS10 S×S Memory Card USB Reader/Writer (optional) using a USB cable (not supplied), 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.
• To guard the PHU-60K against access from the computer • To disconnect the PHU-60K’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 Note If you connect the camcorder to the computer using an i.LINK cable, you cannot use the computer to operate files stored in a recording media loaded in the memory card slot of this camcorder. To remove an S×S memory card Windows 1.
may not be maintained. To avoid such a problem, use the XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software. 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. Chapter 8 Connecting External Devices For support information on the XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software, visit the web sites shown in “XDCAM EX web sites” (page 12) or on the cover page of the supplied CD-ROM.
2 Set the external device to recording standby status. For operations of the external device, refer to the operation manual of that device. 3 Start recording. The external device starts recording in synchronization. The status of the external device is displayed in the i.LINK status indication area (see page 31) on the viewfinder screen.
2 Chapter 8 Connecting External Devices 146 Make the following settings with OPERATION >Input/Output in the setup menu (see page 98). • 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 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. Note about the Battery Terminal 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.
Operation Warnings Layout of the table of warning messages A 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. These visible and audible indicators are: • Warning message (“A” in the “Layout of the table of warning messages” below) • WARNING indicator (“B”), warning sound from the speaker and earphones (“C”), tally/REC indication (“D”), and battery remaining indicator (“E”).
Problem Temperature High Voltage Low Insufficient Voltage 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. WARNING indicator Warning sound Battery Error Please Change Battery.
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 Cannot Record to Media(A)1) Media(A)1) Needs to be Restored Chapter 9 Maintenance 150 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The remaining power of the backup battery is insufficient. Recording continues.
Media Error Cannot Use Media(A)1) Cannot Use Media(A)1) Unsupported File System Video Format Mismatch Copy Protected Input Cannot Record Tally/REC 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 Media(A)1) Error Chapter 9 Maintenance WARNING indicator Warning sound — — — — 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.
Change Media (A)1) Serviceability Limit Reached Chapter 9 Maintenance 154 WARNING indicator Warning sound 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. 1) (B) for the card in slot B 2) B for a HDD connected to slot B Operation Warnings Make a backup copy and replace the card with another one as soon as possible.
Appendix Important Notes on Operation Use and storage Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped. After use Always turn off the POWER switch. Before storing the camcorder for a long period Remove the battery pack. Shipping • Remove the media before transporting the camcorder. • If sending the camcorder by truck, ship, air or other transportation service, pack it in the shipping carton of the camcorder.
About the LCD panels LCD panels are manufactured with extremely high-precision technology that yields 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 camcorder may be used with confidence even if they are present.
Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock The camcorder’s internal clock is powered by a lithium battery. If the message “Back Up 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.
LPCM (16 bits, 48 kHz, HD: 4 channels, SD: 2 channels) Recording/playback time With one SBP-32 SP mode: Approx.140 min. HQ mode: Approx. 100 min. DVCAM mode: Approx. 140 min. Continuous operation time With the BP-GL95 Approx. 310 min. 59.94i/P, 50i/P: 1/60 to 1/2000 sec. 29.97P: 1/40 to 1/2000 sec. 25P: 1/33 to 1/2000 sec. 23.94P: 1/32 to 1/2000 sec. Slow shutter 2 to 8, 16, 32, 64 frames Audio Block Sampling frequency Mass Main body only: 3.2 kg (7 lb 0.88 oz) Dimensions See page 160.
50 Mbps or more Reading rate 50 Mbps or more Lens Block (PMW-350K only) Focal length 8 mm (11/32 inches) to 128 mm (5 1/8 inches) (equivalent to 31.5 mm (1 1/4 inches) to 503 mm (19 7/8 inches) on 35 mm (1 7/16 inches) lens) Inputs/Outputs Input/Output connectors Signal inputs AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2: XLR type, 3-pin, female –60 dBu/–4 dBu (0 dBu=0.775 Vrms) MIC IN: XLR type, 5-pin, female –60 dBu GENLOCK IN: BNC type 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced TC IN: BNC type 0.
Recommended Additional Equipment Wireless Microphone DWR-S01D WRR-855S/860A/861/862 DVCAM Record and Playback Option Other peripheral devices SD Record and Playback Key Tripod adaptor CBK-DV01 Power supply and related equipment AC Adaptor AC-DN10/DN2B VCT-14/U14 Video Light Ultralight (Anton Bauer) Pad CBK-SP01 DynaFit Shoulder Pad (soft type) Battery Pack BP-GL95/GL65/L80S/L60S Battery Charger BC-M150/L500/L70 Lens, Viewfinder and Related Equipment Appendix Lens Equipment for maintenance and ea
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. Appendix • Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use.
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 Appendix WRR-855S UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit WRR-860A/861/862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner DWR-S01D Digital Wireless Receiver SBP-8/16/32 SBS-32G1 S×S memory card PMW-350 a) RM-B150/B750 RCP-730/750/751/920/921 MSU-900/950/700 Remot
About i.LINK This section explains the specifications and features of i.LINK. What is i.LINK? i.LINK defines a maximum data transfer speed of approximately 100, 200 and 400 Mbps 1) that are described as S100, S200 and S400 respectively. For i.LINK devices, a maximum data transfer speed that the device supports is identified on “Specifications” page of the operating instructions supplied with the device or near its i.LINK connector.
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License Appendix 164 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.
Index A 142 D Date, setting 41 DC IN connector 14 DC OUT 12V connector 14 DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control) Depth of field 30 Diopter adjustment ring 27 DISPLAY switches 21, 28 Index AC power 34 ACCESS lamps 20, 23 Accessories (optional) 162 ALARM knob 17 Area setting 40 Arrow buttons (K, k, J, j) 21 ASSIGN. 0 switch 18 ASSIGN.
F L F FWD button/indicator 20 F REV button/indicator 20 FILTER selector 16 Fitting for optional microphone holder Flange focal length, adjusting 26, 42 Focus adjusting 58 adjustment mode 30 position 29 ring 26 FOCUS switch 26 Frame Rec 77 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 15 mount securing rubber 15 mounting 41 LENS connector 15 Lens file(s) loading 138 loading automatically 139 saving 138 setting data 138 LEVEL C
O OK mark(s) 81, 86 adding 87 deleting 87 setting 73 Operation status 29 of i.
Stopper 27 T Index TALLY indicators 24 Tally indicators 28 TALLY switch 24, 28 TC IN connector 24 TC OUT connector 24 TCLS automatic adjustment 57 Testing 147 THUMBNAIL button 21 THUMBNAIL indicator 21 THUMBNAIL menu 84 operations 85 Thumbnail screen 80 displaying OK clip thumbnails only 85 displaying the all clips thumbnail 85 Thumbnail(s) changing the screen type 85 operations 84 Time, setting 41 Timecode 31 setting 62 synchronizing 63 TLCS control mode 30 Tripod mount 15 Tripod, mounting 46 adjustin
