3-280-015-15(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-EX1 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retan it for future reference.
For the customers in the U.S.A. This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio). This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Table of Contents Overview Package Configuration ............................................................. 8 Features ...................................................................................... 9 Using the Software .................................................................. 11 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ................................... 11 System Requirements for Using the Applications ....... 12 Software Installation ....................................................
Formatting the PHU-60K ............................................. 34 Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording ............................................................... 34 Restoring the PHU-60K ............................................... 34 Recording Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 35 Selecting the Video Format .................................................... 37 Selectable Formats .....................................................
Setting the User Bits ..................................................... 54 Displaying the Time Data ............................................ 55 Recording Audio Signals ........................................................ 55 Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones ........................ 56 Using External Inputs ................................................... 56 Using an External Microphone .................................... 56 Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels ........................
Resetting to the Standard Values ................................. 79 Playback Playing Back Clips .................................................................. 80 Thumbnail Screen ........................................................ 80 Playback ....................................................................... 81 Clip Operations ....................................................................... 84 Clip Operation Menus ..................................................
TC/UB SET Menu ...................................................... 108 OTHERS Menu .......................................................... 108 Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors ............................................ 112 Operating Clips With a Computer ...................................... 113 Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection) ....... 116 Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External Device .................................................................
Overview Overview Package Configuration Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. BP-U30 battery pack (1) Lens hood with lens cap (1) BP-S 30 BC-U1 battery charger (1) It is attached to the camcorder at the factory. If you attach an optional wide-conversion lens, remove the lens hood.
The PMW-EX1 is a highly compact and highperformance XDCAM EX1) camcorder that uses SxS1) memory cards, as its recording medium. The imaging devices used in the PMW-EX1 camcorder are three 1/2-inch type CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 × 1080, which produce images in full HD resolution. A New Generation of HD Recording System New nonlinear recording media Using SxS memory cards, the PMW-EX1 offers nonlinear capabilities such as instant random access and file-based operation.
Overview 14x zoom lens The PMW-EX1 is equipped with a zoom lens specifically designed for the camcorder to offer optimum picture performance. Independent rings for zoom, focus, and iris adjustment give the user a high level of operational comfort. Versatile focus-assistance functions The lens has a versatile functions for easy and precise focus adjustments. • One-push Auto Focus • MF Assist • Expanded Focus • Peaking • Optical Image Stabilizer (Steady Shot) Creative Recording Modes and Settings 23.
XDCAM EX web sites United States http://www.sony.com/xdcamex Canada http://www.sony.ca/xdcamex Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Russia http://www.sonybiz.net/xdcamex Latin America http://www.sonypro-latin.com/xdcamex Australia www.sony.com.au/xdcamex Asia (except Korea, China, and Japan) http://pro.sony.com.hk Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr/xdcamex China http://pro.sony.com.cn/minisite/XDCAMEX Japan http://www.sony.co.
Overview If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double-click on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM. 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. Macintosh: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0 GHz or higher (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.4 GHz or higheris recommended.
Overview Parts Identifications Camcorder 1 2 NE XT L VO L Handle s HO LD STA R RT EC /S TO P F RE V M ON IT OR TH UM BN AIL SE L/S ET CA P NC j LA EL Y/ PA U G SE PR /S F F EV W D l ST J OP Operation panel on the handle (page 15) Upper operation panel (page 15) RE REC VIE W L OF F H 3 A 4 TRA SHO NSIT T ION .2 81 B.LIG HT OFF TC/U DURA -BIT/ TION 40 DISP BATT LAY INFO 25 15 5.
13 9 21 L OFF 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 H F CA NC EL VO L FW D M ON IT OR F SE L/ SE T J SE NE XT /PAU L /S PL AY G STO P STA R RT/ EC STO P TH UM BN AIL RE V j PR EV l s HO LD DISP BATT LAY INFO OFF ON LCD B.
Operation panel on the handle Upper operation panel 28 29 30 31 Overview 42 43 44 45 46 MONITOR VOL THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL F REV PLAY/PAUSE F FWD j G/S J PREV STOP NEXT l s L 32 33 36 TC/U-BIT/ STATUS DURATION B SHOT TRANSITION 37 38 LCD B.LIGHT ON DISPLAY BARS/CAM BATT INFO OFF 47 48 39 REC START/STOP 34 A 42. SHOT TRANSITION operation block (page 65) 40 43. LCD B.LIGHT (LCD backlight) switch 41 44. LCD B.
55. PUSH AF (momentary auto focus) button (page 50) Overview button (page 31) Side operation panel 65. SxS memory card slots (page 30) 66. EJECT buttons (page 31) LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM ASSIGN 1 63. ACCESS lamps (page 30) 64. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select) 2 57 3 Rear operation panel 67 ND FILTER 2 MENU 69 70 SEL/SET CANCEL 71 CAMERA OFF 72 MEDIA 58 1 ZEBRA PEAKING FULL AUTO 56 OFF 68 GAIN L M H 59 60 WHITE BAL B A PRST 61 62 56.
Controls on the grip IR Remote Commander (Supplied) T/ STARSTOP RE RE VI C EW EX P FO AN RE C DE LE U D AS S E 1 2 80 COMP ON OUT ENT Overview The buttons without remarks can be used in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder. 76 77 78 79 3 4 5 6 LENS REMOTE 81 76. REC START/STOP button (page 35) 77. RELEASE (grip release) button (page 27) 78. REC REVIEW button (page 58) 79. EXPANDED FOCUS button (page 49) 80. Servo zoom lever (page 47) 81.
Overview On-Screen Indications Indications in Camera Mode Remarks [M]: The indication of the items named with this suffix can be independently turned on/off with “Display On/Off” of the LCD/VF SET menu (see page 107). [A]: The indication of items named with this suffix can be turned on/off using the assignable buttons to which the corresponding on/off functions have been assigned (see page 59).
Backlight mode STD Standard mode Spotlight mode 9. Steady Shot indication [M][D] (page 52) 10. Focus mode indication [M] ( [D] only in MF When the Direct mode is set to “Part,” the operation is limited depending on the GAIN, SHUTTER, or WHITE BAL switch setting. When the Direct mode is set to “All,” the GAIN, SHUTTER, and WHITE BAL switches are disabled. Overview 6. Media remaining indication [M] (page 32) 7. Zoom position indication [M] (page 47) 8.
Overview The Direct menu of the selected items appears. Example: Direct menu for TLCS mode selection TLCS 74% TLCS TLCS 7 On 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo MF∗ ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1 ++F1.9 18dB SHT:1/200 3 Tilt the joystick or rotate the jog dial to select the setting then press the joystick or the jog dial. The menu disappears, and the new setting is displayed.
Preparations Power Supply Removing the battery pack Hold the BATTERY RELEASE button pressed, slide the battery pack to the right to unlock, then pull it out. O N B .
The camcorder indicates the remaining usage time in minutes by calculating the available time with the battery pack if operation is continued at the current rate of power consumption. Note Preparations The operating time on a battery pack depends on the condition (new or old) of the battery pack and the ambient temperature.
When recording or playback is in progress on power from the DC IN connector, the input voltage is displayed on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder screen. S&Q REC Preparations DC IN 12.0V STBY A: 25min B: 50min Z99 advance. Removing the battery pack and the DC IN power without first setting the power switch to OFF may cause damage to the camcorder or SxS memory cards. Note The battery pack mounted on the camcorder is not charged even if you set the mode switch of the BC-U1/U2 to the CHARGE position.
Setting the Clock INITIAL SETTING Time Zone: UTC +09:00 TOKYO 2008/01/01 00:00:00 SET Date / Time: 2007/01/01 F i n i sh Preparations When you turn the camcorder on for the first time after purchasing or replacing the backup battery (page 123), the Initial Setting display appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. Set the date and time of the built-in clock, using this display.
L OF F Preparations You can adjust the angle and the display conditions of the LCD monitor for the best view in various shooting situations. These adjustments of the LCD monitor have no effect on pictures being recorded. H 90° HO LD PR EV Adjusting the LCD Monitor STA R RT EC /S TO 180° l Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Adjusting the backlight LCD B.LIGHT + and – buttons LCD B.LIGHT switch Turning on/off the LCD monitor A TC/U-BIT/ STATUS DURATION B SHOT TRANSITION LCD B.
LCD/VF SET B B B Color : Cont rast : Br i ght ness : 0 0 0 Eyepiece focusing knob B VO L SE L/S ET HO LD l ST RE AR C T/S TO P L NE XT s MO NI TO R PL AY /PAU G SE /S F FW D ST J OP TH UM BN AI L RE V F RE REC VI EW L OF F H Set color, contrast and brightness of the LCD monitor with the corresponding LCD menu items: Color, Contrast, and Brightness A SHOT TRANS ITION B .2 LCD B.
Using the eyecup (supplied) Adjusting the Grip The grip rotates approx. 120 degrees to support a variety of shooting styles. Holding the RELEASE button pressed, slowly rotate the grip. CH-1 MIC MIC MIC+48V Preparations A large eyecup is attached to the EVF at the factory. It can be removed by pulling it out, if not neccesary. To reattach the eyecup, stretch it a little to attach to the EVF and fit the rim of the eyecup into the horizontal groove of the viewfinder.
Note Using the IR Remote Commander Before use Preparations Before you use the supplied IR Remote Commander for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet from the battery holder. Insulation sheet A CR2025 lithium battery is set in the holder at the factory. To use the IR Remote Commander For controlling the camcorder from the IR Remote Commander, activate the remote control function of the camcorder after turning the power on.
WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire. CAUTION This camcorder records audio and video on SxS memory cards (optional) inserted in the card slots. About SxS Memory Cards Preparations Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. When you dispose of the battery, you must obey the law in the relative area or country.
Write-protect switch Preparations • We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of data you recorded. • Do not apply a label sheet in places other than the label space. When applying the label sheet to this media, do not allow it to protrude from its proper location. Note Do not operate the write-protect switch of an SxS memory card while it is set in the camcorder.
ACCE SS A MENU B SLOT G FU LL AU TO SELE ACCE SS SEL CH-1 SxS PRO CH-2 CH-2 SELE SEL CT E BA L AU SEL OPEN MENU SLOT CH-1 CH-1 E BA L A B G FU LL AU TO CT CH-1 AU SEL OPEN CH-2 CH-2 8GB The ACCESS lamp lights in red then changes to green once the memory card is ready for use. 3 Close the cover. Status indications by the ACCESS lamps Card slots A and B are accompanied by the respective ACCESS lamps to indicate their statuses.
memory card that is not formatted or that was formatted with another system, a message to confirm if formatting is to be executed is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. Note on formatting Preparations Any SxS memory card formatted with a device other than this camcorder cannot be used with the camcorder. To execute formatting If the message for formatting is displayed, turn the jog dial or tilt the joystick to select “Execute” then press the dial or joystick. Formatting begins.
To restore a card Select “Execute” by turning the jog dial or tilting the joystick then push the dial or joystick. If restoration fails • A write-protected SxS memory card or one on which an error occurred cannot be restored. For such a card, a warning message is displayed. Release the write protection or replace the card, as per the instructions in the message. • An SxS memory card on which an error occurred may become usable again through repeated formatting.
Subsequently, the ACCESS lamp of the camcorder lights in red then changes to green once the unit is ready for use. Notes Preparations • The cover of the card slot block cannot be closed with the PHU-60K connected. • Bundle the cable so that it will not accidentally get on nearby objects. Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording In Camera mode, the remaining capacity (in minutes) of the PHU-60K connected via a card slot is displayed in the viewfinder.
Recording Basic Operation Procedure Basic recording can be performed with the following procedures: 7,8 L NE XT 9 RE REC VIE W L OF F H HO LD s REC REVIEW STA R RT EC /S TO P VO L F RE V M ON IT OR TH UM BN AIL REC START/STOP Recording SE L/S ET CA PLA NC EL Y/ PA U G SE PR /S F F EV W D l ST J OP 4 j LCD monitor 5 A TRA SHO NSIT T ION B .2 LCD 81 ON B.LIG HT OFF TC/U DURA -BIT/ TION 40 DISP BATT LAY INFO LENS INFO BRT 15 10 5.
Full Auto mode is turned on, activating the TLCS (Total Level Control System) (page 103). Thus Auto Iris, AGC (Auto Gain Control), Auto Shutter, ATW (Auto Tracing White) are set to ON, whereby the brightness and white balance will be automatically adjusted.
L Clip (recording data) and clip name When you stop recording, video, audio and subsidiary data from the start to end of the recording are recorded as a single clip on an SxS memory card. For each clip recorded with this camcorder, a clip name of 8 characters (the first four alphanumerics and the second four numerics) is automatically generated. Example: ABCD0001 Notes on Clips The XDCAM EX-series products employ the FAT32 File System.
Format Indication on this camcorder HQ 1280 × 720 29.97 Progressive HQ 1280 × 720 23.
WHITE BAL switch Adjusting the White Balance ZEBRA PEAKING FULL AUTO GAIN WHITE BAL VO L SE L/S ET RE REC VI EW L OF F H HO LD l ST RE AR C T/S TO P L NE XT s MO NI TO R PL AY /PAU SE /S F FW D ST J OP G TH UM BN AI L RE V F j PR EV SHOT TRANS ITION B .2 LCD B.LIGHT 81 ON OFF TC/U-BIT DURATIO N/ DISPLAY BATT INFO 40 30 10 15 10 15 5 10 3 5.
Executing Auto White Balance Execute auto white-balance adjustment according to the color temperature of the light source. The adjustment value can be stored in memory A or B. Note Auto white-balance adjustment cannot be executed in Preset mode. Recording 1 To store the adjustment value in memory, select Memory A or Memory B mode. 2 Select the appropriate ND filter according to the lighting condition.
Example: 95% Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns 120min During recording, various markers and zebra patterns can be inserted into the image on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. This does not affect recording signals. STBY TCG 00:00:00:00 When the aspect marker is on, the safety zone marker shows the effective area within the aspect marker. Displaying the Markers Displaying the center marker Set “Center Marker” to “On” to insert the center marker into the screen area.
Displaying the Zebra Patterns A zebra pattern(s) can be inserted to the picture on LCD monitor/EVF screen to check the appropriate luminance level. Factory-set zebras 1 (70%) 2 (100%) Recording Turning the zebra-pattern indication on/ off Pressing the ZEBRA button turns the zebra pattern-indication on/off.
To change Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the CAMERA SET menu with , and select “Gain Setup” from the menu. Setting the Gain CAMERA SET You can set the gain of the video amplifier according to the brightness of the subject. Select the setting mode required by the shooting conditions.
Note When Auto Shutter mode is ON, the fixed shutter cannot be selected. L OF F The electronic shutter of the camcorder permits you to change the shutter speed (the accumulation time per recording frame). The electronic shutter can be adjusted automatically or manually as required.
Frame rate Shutter speed (sec.) 25P 1/ 30P 1/ 1 1 1 1 1 1 33, /50, /60, /100, /120, /125, /250, 1/ 1 1 500, /1000, /2000 1/ 1 1 1 1 1 1 40, /50, /60, /100, /120, /125, /250, 1 1 500, /1000, /2000 Angle (standard angle) mode Set “Mode” to “Angle,” and specify the shutter angle with “Shutter Angle.” You can select from among 180, 90, 45, 22.5, and 11.25 degrees. SLS (Slow Shutter) mode Set “Mode” to “SLS,” and specify the number of accumulated frames with “SLS Frame.
To adjust the target level with the Direct menu The target level can also be selected using the Direct menu. When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button, the current setting is displayed on the screen. Adjusting the Iris Adjust the iris opening according to the brightness of the subject. You can adjust it manually or automatically. 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo m CH1 ND1 ++F1.
Adjusting the Zoom OF L F H F UM BN F VO FW D SE L/S ET MO NIT OR P XT J NE AIL L ST RE AR C T/S TO PL AY /PAU G SE /S ST OP TH s RE V EV j PR l HO LD CA L NC EL AM DISPLA BATT INFOY OFF LCD BARS/C STATUS TC/U-B DURAT IT/ ION ON B.LIGHT B TRANS SHOT ITION CH-1 A AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC ST ST ART/ OP MIC+4 8V LINE RE MIC MIC+4 8V AS RE REC VI EW LE E EX PA FO ND CU ED S You can adjust the zoom in Manual mode or Power (Servo) mode on this camcorder.
Note Zoom speed switch ZOOM button Power zoom lever REC START/STOP W HOLD T H L OFF When adjusting with the ZOOM button of the IR Remote Commander OF L F H L D CA NC VO L FW ET F SE L/S MO NIT OR J NE XT PL AY /PAU SE /S G ST OP ST RE AR C T/S TO P TH UM BN AIL s LD RE V EV F j PR l HO Recording EL The zooming speed depends on the “Remote” setting (default: 50) of “Zoom Speed” of the CAMERA SET menu.
CA NC EL VO L SE L/S ET RE REC VI EW L OF F H HO LD l ST RE AR C T/S TO P L NE XT s MO NI TO R PL AY /PAU G SE /S F FW D ST J OP TH UM BN AI L RE V F j PR EV Adjusting the Focus A SHOT TRANS ITION B .2 LCD B.LIGHT TC/U-BIT DURATIO N/ 81 ON OFF DISPLAY BATT INFO LENS INFO OFF 15 5 10 3 15 BRT DISP HISTO GRAM 1 ND FILTER AUTO ASSIG N 2 3 MACR O 10 30 10 25 IRIS MANU 5.8 STATUS BARS/C AM 40 You can select any of three modes for focus adjustments.
NE XT L s RE REC VI EW L OF F H HO LD l ST RE AR C T/S TO P VO L SE L/S ET MO NI TO R PL AY /PAU G SE /S F FW D ST J OP TH UM BN AI L RE V F j PR EV A SHOT TRANS ITION B .2 LCD B.LIGHT 81 ON OFF TC/U-BIT DURATIO N/ DISPLAY BATT INFO INFO 40 25 30 10 15 10 15 5 10 3 STATUS BARS/C AM LENS IRIS 5.
Activating the MF Assist function using the Direct menu The current focus adjustment mode is displayed on the screen when you press the DISPLAY/ BATT INFO button. TLCS . 7 On 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo m MF∗ ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1 ++F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2000 Using Macro Mode When you set the MACRO switch to ON in AF or MF mode, Macro mode is activated, permitting you to adjust the focus in a range that includes the micro area. The Macro mode is invalid in Full MF mode. Full MF 25 4 2.8 1.
Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot) By activating the Steady Shot function, blurring of images due to camera shaking can be reduced. To reduce flickers, try either of the following two methods: Setting with the CAMERA SET menu Setting the shutter speed according to the power-supply frequency Set “Steady Shot” (page 104) of the CAMERA SET menu to “On.
The recommended “Mode” settings are shown below. Flicker Environments Reduce/ Under lighting Under lighting Mode that may cause that does not flicker cause flicker Auto On Off Recommended Acceptable Not recommended Acceptable Not recommended Recommended Setting the Time Data Time data, such as the timecodes, user bits, and the clock time, are recorded with pictures. Running Modes of the Timecode Rec Run mode The timecode advances during recording only.
Setting the Timecode Video formats Frame setting TC Format Specify the timecode to be recorded with “Timecode” and “TC Format” of the TC/UB SET menu. HQ1080/60i SP 1080/60i HQ1080/30P HQ 1080/50i SP 1080/50i HQ 1080/25P HQ 1080/24P HQ 720/24P SP 1080/24P 00 to 29 00 to 24 DF/NDF switchable (Fixed to DF in Clock mode) Fixed to NDF 00 to 23 1) Fixed to NDF 2) For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 97.
TC/UB SET Timecode B Users B i t B TC Format : DF Recording Audio Signals Mode : Fix Set t i ng : 2 0 0 7 1 2 0 8 00:00 Setting eight digits as desired Set “Mode” of “Users Bit” to “Fix.” 2 Specify the values on the Setting line and select “SET.” You can set hexadecimal digits A to F with the corresponding alphabetics.
Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones 1 L OFF H F UM BN AI M F SE IT OR L/ ON SE T J NEX L L PL AY /PAU G SE /S ST R AR EC T/ ST OP ST OP TH REV EV s LD 2 j PR l HO T FW VO D CAN L CEL Set the AUDIO IN switches, both CH-1 and CH-2, to INT. OFF ON LCD TRA SHO NSIT T ION CH-1 B.LIG HT BR B A CH-2 STA ST RT OP / Using External Inputs Recording Set the AUDIO IN switches CH-1 and CH-2 to EXT. 2 Connect external audio sources to the AUDIO IN connectors CH-1 and CH-2.
1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 m oo CH1 ND1 ++F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2000 CH2 Audio recording in special recording modes Monitoring the Audio The camcorder can output a color-bar signal in place of the camera picture. A 1-kHz reference tone is output with the color bar signal if “1kHz Tone” of “Audio Input” (page 104) is set to “On” with the AUDIO SET menu. The color-bar signal and reference-tone signal are also fed out from the SDI OUT, COMPONENT OUT, and A/V OUT connectors.
Recording Shot Marks When you record shot marks for important scenes as subsidiary data, you can access the marked points easily on a Shot Mark screen, which only displays scenes with shot marks only. This increases editing efficiency. Rec Review You can review the last recorded clip on the screen (Rec Review). STA ST RT OP / DED EXPANFOCUS RECVIEW SE RE RELEA For the Shot Mark Screen, see “Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen” on page 88.
Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons 00:00 The camcorder has four assignable buttons to which you can assign various functions for convenience. ASSIGN 1 to 3 buttons Select the function to be assigned.
Interval Recording The Interval Recording (time-lapse recording) function is especially effective for shooting objects that move very slowly. The specified number of frames are automatically recorded at the specified intervals. For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 97. 1 00:00 Select “Interval Rec” of the CAMERA SET menu.
• The Freeze Mix function and Rec Review function cannot be used in Interval Recording mode. • The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode (page 54) during Interval Recording. • Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop recording or switch the card slot while recording is halted in Interval Recording mode. Stopping Interval Recording Press the REC START/STOP button. Canceling Interval Recording mode Set “Setting” of “Interval Rec” of the CAMERA SET menu to “Off.
The camcorder enters Frame Recording mode. When the special recording mode indication on the screen is active, “Frame Rec” flashes on the screen. 3 Select the “Number of Frames” value for one recording session. You can select from among 2, 6, and 12 when “Video Format” is set to 720/60P or 720/50P. With other video formats, you can select from among 1, 3, 6, and 9. Recording 4 Exit the menu. Performing Frame Recording When the preparatory settings are completed, you can start recording.
Slow & Quick Motion Recording Example When the video format is HQ 720/24P, recording with a frame rate between 1 and 23 fps provides a quick-motion effect in playback, and recording with the frame rate between 25 and 60 fps provides a slow-motion effect in playback. Before starting Slow & Quick Motion recording, make the necessary settings with the CAMERA SET menu in advance. For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 97.
For details on the Direct menu, see “Direct Menu Operation” on page 19. Recording in Slow & Quick Motion Mode When the preparatory settings are completed, you can start recording. Press the REC START/STOP button. Slow & Quick Motion recording begins. Notes Recording • You cannot change the Frame Rate setting while Slow & Quick Motion recording is in progress. To change it, pause the recording. • The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode during Slow & Quick Motion recording (page 53).
• The Freeze Mix function cannot be used if the recording video format is SP 1080/24P. • The Freeze Mix display cannot be obtained in Quick & Slow Motion mode or Slow Shutter mode. • You cannot operate the Setup menus and PICTURE PROFILE menu in Freeze Mix status. Shot Transition Recording The Shot Transition function helps you to easily obtain complex picture effects by registering camera settings or conditions as a “shot” to be reproduced in a recording sequence.
A button When adjustments are required, set the mode to Store. B button A TC/U-BIT/ STATUS DURATION B SHOT TRANSITION LCD B.LIGHT ON DISPLAY BARS/CAM BATT INFO OFF NE XT L s Before you start recording using the Shot Transition function, make the necessary settings with the CAMERA SET menu in advance. The conditions you set are indicated in the shot transition information area on the screen when you set the shot-transition operation mode to “Execute.
Time/Speed Set whether to specify the duration of a transition by time or by speed of zoom transition. Off: Not to link to recording start (To use the A or B button to start the transition and specify the target shot) Shot-A: To start the transition to Shot A in synchronization with recording start Shot-B: To start the transition to Shot B in synchronization with recording start Setting Contents Time Speed The “Transition Time” setting is valid. The “Transition Speed” setting is valid.
3 Press the MODE button to display “Execute” in the shot-transition operation area. Adjust the camera settings to obtain an image with which you wish to start recording. 4 Press the REC START/STOP button. 2 Press the MODE button to display “Execute” in the shot-transition operation area. 5 3 Press the REC START/STOP button. Making a transition from the current picture to a registered shot 1 Recording begins with the camera settings registered for Shot A.
To cancel recording while a transition is in progress If you press the REC START/STOP button during recording, the recording stops, even when a shot transition is in progress. The E-E picture of the settings where the recording stops is displayed. Releasing a Shot Transition Using the Fader function, you can start a recording by fading in a scene or end a recording by fading out of a scene. The fader function can be assigned to an assignable button.
Fade In Set this to “On” to start recording with fade in. (When you operate the function using an assignable button, it is not necessary to set “Fade In” to “On” with the menu.) Fade In Type Select the initial status of the fade-in. White: To fade in from a white screen Black: To fade in from a black screen Fade In Time Set the duration (1/2/3/5/10 sec.) of fade-in. Recording 3 Specify the fade-out conditions. Fade Out Set this to “On” to end recording with fade out.
Note The Fade In/Fade Out settings automatically return to “Off” when you turn off the camcorder, while the Type and Time settings set with the menu are maintained. Picture Profiles Recording You can customize the picture quality, depending on the conditions or circumstances of recording, and store them as a picture profile, enabling the picture quality to be resumed just by your selecting the picture profile. Six different picture profiles (PP1 to PP6) can be stored in memory.
Example: PICTURE PROFILE SEL OFF SET PP1: STANDARD PP2: STANDARD PP3: STANDARD PP4: STANDARD PP5: STANDARD PP6: STANDARD 4 Operating the jog dial or the joystick, select “SET” and make the settings of the picture profile items. Recording The camcorder is adjusted to the picture quality specified by the selected Profile. (If you select “OFF,” the camcorder will be fixed at the standard picture quality, and no picture adjustment is allowed.
3 Specify the target picture profile. “Execute” and “Cancel” are displayed. 4 Select “Execute.” Copying begins. When copying ends, the completion message is displayed for three seconds, and the original screen display is restored. Resetting a Picture Profile 1 Select the picture profile you wish to reset by proceeding from step 1 to 3 of “Selecting a Picture Profile using the PICTURE PROFILE menu” on page 72. 2 Select “Reset” from “SET” of the PICTURE PROFILE menu.
Picture Profile Items The values when “Off” is selected at “SEL” of the PICTURE PROFILE menu are shown in bold face (example: Standard). PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Profile Name Profile name Set the profile name in 8 characters at maximum. You can use upper- and lowercase alphabetics, numerics 0 to 9, - (hyphen), _ (underscore) and space. Setting On / Off Set to “On” to activate the color phase adjustment function with matrix operations for the entire picture.
PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents White Offset White On / Off Set to “On” to shift the conversion value for auto white balance in Memory A or B mode and that for auto tracing white in ATW mode to a lower color temperature or a higher color temperature. Offset –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the volume of the offset white (shifting volumes) of the conversion value in Memory A, Memory B, or ATW mode, respectively.
PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Skin Tone Detail Setting On / Off Set to “On” to enable the detail level adjustment for specific color-phase areas. The detail level is uniform over the entire picture with the Off setting. Level –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the skin-tone detail level. Area Detection1) Execute/Cancel Execute to detect the color in the center of the screen. The area centering around the detected color becomes the target area for Skin Tone Detail control.
PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Gamma Level –99 to +99 (±0) Adjusting the gamma compensation level and selecting the gamma curve Adjust the gamma compensation level. Select the type of reference curve for gamma Select3) STD1 / STD2 / STD3 / STD4 / compensation. CINE1 / CINE2 / CINE3 / CINE4 Black –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the master black level.
3 Deleting Clips Select “Execute” again. The last recorded clip is deleted from the memory card. For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 97. In Camera mode, the Last Clip DEL function for deleting the last recorded clip and the All Clips DEL function for deleting all clips from a memory card are available. In Media mode, you can specify the clip to be deleted. Recording For clip deletion in Media mode, see “Deleting a Clip” on page 87.
Notes Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data You can store all the menu settings (including picture profiles) as a setup file on an SxS memory card. By retrieving the stored setup file, the proper setup condition can be immediately obtained. For the setup file operations, use “Camera Data” of the OTHERS menu. Retrieving the Setup File When you retrieve the stored setup file, the camcorder settings are changed according to the file. 1 Check that the corresponding memory card icon is displayed on the screen.
Playback Playing Back Clips Turning the camcorder on with the power switch set to MEDIA sets it to Media mode, and the clips recorded on the SxS memory card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen. (If no clips are recorded on the card, a no-clip message is displayed.) You can start playback from the clip selected on the thumbnail screen. The playback picture can be seen on the LCD monitor/EVF and external monitors. For connection of external monitors, see “Connecting External Monitors” on page 112.
8. Special recording information If the selected clip was recorded in a special recording mode (S&Q Motion, Interval Rec, or Frame Rec), the mode is displayed. For a clip recorded in S&Q Motion mode, [recording frame rate/playback frame rate] fps is displayed to the right. Playback For playback operations, use the playback control buttons on the handle. MONITOR VOL Switching the SxS memory cards When two memory cards are loaded, press the SLOT SELECT button to switch memory cards.
Display example (Playback mode): Press the THUMBNAIL button to return to the thumbnail screen. Function when tilted up (toward the subject) Notes • The playback picture may be momentarily distorted or frozen between clips. The playback control buttons and THUMBNAIL button do not function during this condition. • When you select a clip on the thumbnail button and start plaback, the playback picture at the beginning of the clip may be distorted.
Cueing up To return to the top of the current clip Press the PREV button. • When you press the button in normal or fastforward playback, the top of the current clip is cued up then playback begins. • When you press the button in fast-reverse playback or in Pause mode, the top of the current clip is cued up, then the still picture is displayed. • Repeated pressing of the button cues up the previous clips one by one.
Clip Operations In Media mode, you can operate the clips or confirm and change the subsidiary data for clips using the Clip Operation menus. The corresponding Clip Operation menu pops up on the screens as shown below.
Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus Displaying a Clip Operation menu Press the joystick or the jog dial. The Clip Operation menu for the current display pops up. Selecting a Clip Operation menu item Turn the jog dial or tilt the joystick to select a menu item then press the jog dial or the joystick. Pressing the CANCEL button restores the previous condition. Selecting “CANCEL” from a Clip Operation menu turns the Clip Operation menu off.
Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip When you select “DISP CLIP INFO” from a Clip Operation menu, the CLIP INFO screen appears. 120min CL I P I NFO 0011 / 0300 JPAN0011( 1 ) OK 01 / JAN / 2007 10 : 53 HQ 1080 / 24p S&Q Mot i on 29 / 24fp s TCR 00 : 05 : 00 : 02 TCR 00 : 05 : 00 : 00 STR TCR 00 : 08 : 19 : 23 END DUR 00 : 03 : 20 : 00 CH1 / CH2 1 2 PREV CLI P 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 NEXT CL I P Playback 3 1. Image of the current clip 2. Image of the previous clip 7. Recording format 8.
1 Select “OK MARK DEL” from the Clip Operation menu. The information screen for the selected clip appears, and a confirmation message is displayed below the index frame image. 2 To delete, select “Execute” then press the jog dial or the joystick. The OK mark is deleted from the selected clip. Copying a Clip You can copy a clip selected on the thumbnail screen to another SxS memory card. 1 The Clip Operation menu of the thumbnail screen pops up.
1 Pause the playback or select a clip on the thumbnail screen then press the joystick or the jog dial. The corresponding Clip Operation menu pops up. 2 Select “EXPAND CLIP” from the Clip Operation menu. The EXPAND CLIP screen appears for the clip in Pause mode or that you selected on the thumbnail screen. On the EXPAND CLIP screen displayed by using the Clip Operation menu in Pause mode, the clip is displayed with the finest possible partitions.
SHOT MARK2: To display thumbnails only of the frames marked with shot mark 2 1 SHOT MARK screen example 120min Adding a shot mark in Pause mode SHOT MARK 0031 / 0031 Pause the playback at the frame to which you wish to add a shot mark then press the joystick or the jog dial. The Clip Operation menu pops up.
The information screen for the selected frame appears and a confirmation message is displayed below the image. 3 Select “Execute.” Changing the Index Frame You can change the index frame of a clip to another frame you selected on the EXPAND CLIP screen (page 87) or the SHOT MARK screen (page 88). Playback 1 Select a frame to be the index frame on the EXPAND CLIP screen or the SHOT MARK screen then press the joystick or the jog dial. 2 Select “SET INDEX PIC” from the Clip Operation menu.
Status Displays Showing the Status Screens This camcorder provides status screens of five kinds in Camera mode and four kinds in Media mode, permitting you to check the various settings and statuses of this unit. The status screens can also be displayed on an external monitor. For connections of an external monitor,see “Connecting External Monitors” on page 112. Switching the status screens Operating the joystick or the jog dial switches the screens in sequence.
Zebra: Zebra status CAMERA Status Screen Display Contents 1 The settings and statuses related to image shooting are displayed. The CAMERA status screen is obtained only in Camera mode. It is not displayed in Media mode.
In Media Mode AUDIO Status Screen AUDIO CH-3 CH-4 1/4 oo -40 Information regarding audio signals is displayed. The display configuration varies between Camera mode and Media mode. In Camera Mode AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 2/5 oo -40 -30 Wi nd F i l t er CH-1 : CH-2: EXT-1 EXT-2 -20 -10 On On CH-1 CH-2 0 OVER AGC Li nk: L i nked CH-1/CH-2: Audio level meters The levels of the CH-1 and CH-2 audio inputs (EE audio levels) are displayed.
VIDEO Status Screen BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen The information on video formats and settings for the COMPONENT OUT, SDI OUT, A/V OUT, i.LINK connectors is displayed. VIDEO V i deo Format Rec Mode YPbPr /SDI Out V i deo Out Down Conver ter i . L I NK I / O 3/5 : : : : : : 1080/60i HQ 1080/60i Off Squeeze D i sab l e The functions assigned to the assignable buttons and the status of the IR Remote Commander are displayed.
BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen The information on the battery pack and SxS memory cards is displayed. BATTERY/ MED I A Ba t t er y HDD A HDD B 0 Media A Media B 0 5/5 Charge Count 55 50 100% 20min 50min Protected 50 100% Battery: Battery charge remaining The remaining charge level of the mounted battery pack is displayed. Charge Count: Repeated charge times The number of times that the mounted battery pack has been charged is displayed.
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus This camcorder permits you to make various settings for recording and playback with Setup menus on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. The Setup menus can also be displayed on an external monitor. For connections of an external monitor, see “Connecting External Monitors” on page 112.
Basic Menu Operations This section covers basic operations for setting the Setup menu items. Menu controls MENU button Joystick Jog dial CANCEL button MONITOR VOL SEL/SET MENU CANCEL button NE XT L RE REC VI EW L OF F H HO LD s ST RE AR C T/S TO P VO L SE L/S ET MO NI TO R PL AY /PAU G SE PR /S F FW EV D l ST J OP RE V F j TH UM BN AI L CANCEL CANCEL CA NC EL THUMNAIL SEL/SET A SHOT TRANS ITION B .2 LCD B.
Example: When the cursor is located at (CAMERA SET menu icon) CAMERA SET 00:00 CAMERA SET B Gain Setup B Shu t t e r EX Slow Shut t e r B Shot Tr ans i t ion B MF Ass i s t : Of f Color Bar Type : Mul t i 00:00 B Displayed when there are more menu items beneath. (v shown at the top indicates that there are more menu items above.) Menu item selection area Menu item selection area • A B symbol is displayed to the right of any item that has subitems.
For an item that requires your confirmation When you select an item that you must confirm before execution in step 3, the menu display temporarily disappears, and a confirmation message is displayed. Following the instructions of message, specify whether to execute or cancel.
Setup Menu List The functions and available settings of menus are listed below. The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold face (example: Speed). CAMERA SET Menu CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Gain Setup Low –3 / 0 / 3 / 6 / 9 /12 /18 dB Set the gain level to be used when the switch is set to the L position. Mid –3 / 0 / 3 / 6 / 9 /12 /18 dB Set the gain level to be used when the switch is set to the M position.
CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Shot Transition Trans Time 2 to 15 sec (4 sec) Setting the Trans Speed operating 1 to 10 (5) conditions of Shot Time / Speed Transition Time / Speed Set the time it takes to make a shot transition. Set the speed of the transition. Determine whether to specify the transition by time or speed. Trans Curve Select the transition pattern.
CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Interval Rec Setting On / Off Setting the Interval Recording Interval Time function 1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 sec Turn the Interval Recording function on/off. Set the interval of recording in Interval Recording.
CAMERA SET Subitems and setting values Contents Level +1.0 / +0.5 / ±0 / –0.5 / –1.0 Set the target level (to make brighter or darker) of auto iris control in TLCS. (This setting also affects the gain control in AGC mode and shutter-speed control in Auto Shutter mode.) +1.0: Approx. one stop further open +0.5: Approx. half a stop further open ±0: Standard –0.5: Approx. half a stop further closed –1.0: Approx.
CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Steady Shot On / Off Turn the Steady Shot (image stabilizer) function on/off. Setting the image stabilizer AUDIO SET Menu AUDIO SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Audio Input TRIM CH-1 Finely adjust the sensitivity of channel 1 of external –11 dBu to –65 dBu (–41 dBu) microphone input in steps of 6 dB.
VIDEO SET Menu VIDEO SET Menu items YPbPr/SDI Out Select Setting values HD / SD/ Off Setting the component/SDI outputs Contents Select the output signal from the COMPONENT OUT connector and the SDI OUT connector. HD: To output the same HD signal as that in recording and playback SD: To output a down-converted SD signal Off: No output Note When using the A/V OUT connector, select “Off.” Otherwise, no signal is fed out from the A/V OUT connector.
LCD/VF SET Menu LCD/VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents LCD Color –99 to +99 (±0) Adjusting the LCD monitor Contrast Adjust the color of pictures on the LCD monitor. Adjust the contrast of pictures on the LCD monitor. –99 to +99 (±0) EVF Setting the viewfinder Brightness –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the brightness of pictures on the LCD monitor. Backlight High / Low Select the brightness of the EVF backlight. Mode Color / B&W Select the display mode of the EVF.
LCD/VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Display On/Off Video Level Warnings On / Off Selecting the items to be displayed on Brightness Display the LCD monitor/ On / Off EVF screen Histogram On / Off Turn the warning indication to be displayed when the picture is too bright or too dark on/off. Turn the numeric indication to show the picture brightness on/ off. Turn the histogram indication to show the level distribution of the picture on/off. Select the depth-of-field indication.
TC/UB SET Menu TC/UB SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Timecode Mode Preset / Regen / Clock Set the timecode mode. Preset: To start the timecode from the specified value Regen (regeneration): To continue the timecode from that of the previous clip Clock: To use the current clock time as the timecode Run Rec Run / Free Run Set the running mode when the timecode mode is set to “Preset.” Rec Run: The timecode advances only in recording mode.
OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Clock Set Date/Time Setting the built-in 12H/24H clock 12H / 24H Date Mode YYMMDD / MMDDYY / DDMMYY Language English / Chinese / Japanese Selecting the language for menus and messages Set the current time and date. Select the display mode of time. 12H: 12-hour mode 24H: 24-hour mode Select the display mode of the date.
OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Tally Front High / Low / Off Set the brightness of the tally lamp on the front. High: To brighten the lamp Low: To dim the lamp Off: To not light the lamp Rear On / Off Turn the tally lamp on the rear on/off. Setting the tally lamps Hours Meter Hours (Sys) The non-resettable accumulated time of use is displayed. Displaying the hours meter Hours (Reset) The resettable accumulated time of use is displayed.
OTHERS Menu items Trigger Mode Subitems and setting values Contents Internal / Both / External Internal: To activate recording start/stop operations only for an SxS memory card in a built-in slot. Both: To activate recording start/stop operations both for an SxS memory card in a built-in slot and the external recording device connected via the i.LINK connector. External: To activate recording start/stop operations only for the external recording device connected via the i.LINK connector.
Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors To display recording/playback pictures on an external monitor, select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected. When outputting SD signals, select in advance the output mode (Squeeze, Letterbox, or Edge Crop) with “Down Converter” of the VIDEO SET menu.
To display the menus and status information on the connected monitor Set “YPbPr/SDI Out Display”(page 105)of the VIDEO SET menu to “On.” A/V OUT connector (audio/video composite multiconnector) When “YPbPr/SDI Out Select” (page 105) of the VIDEO SET menu is set to “Off,” the connector outputs 2-channel audio, down-converted SD analog composite, and YC separate signals, all for monitoring. Use the supplied AV connection cable for connection.
To connect with a USB cable When you connect the camcorder or the SBACUS10 SxS Memory Card USB Reader/Writer (optional) using the supplied USB cable, the memory card in the slot is acknowledged as an extended drive by the computer. When two memory cards are mounted in this camcorder, they are acknowledged as two independent extended drives by the computer. message (e.g., for formatting or restoration of an SxS memory card) is shown on the screen. It appears when formatting or restoration is completed.
Macintosh Drag the SxS memory card icon on the desktop to Trash. If the SxS memory card icon is located on Finder, click on the eject icon on its side. For information on XDCAM Transfer, visit the web sites shown in “XDCAM EX web sites” on page 11 or on the cover page of the supplied CD-ROM. Note Do not select “Card Power Off” from the SxS memory card icon displayed on the menu bar.
2 Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection) When an HDV-compatible video format (SP 1080/60i, SP 1080/50i, or SP 1080/24P) is selected, you can record the same images as those recorded on the memory card in this camcorder on an external device connected to the i.LINK(HDV) connector, or record the playback picture of the external device on the memory card in the camcorder. Nonlinear editing conforming to the HDV format is also enabled. Notes • When you set “i.
such a signal using the nonlinear editing system, a malfunction may occur, depending on the nonlinear editing software in use. • If you specify a search speed other than 4 or 15 times normal with the nonlinear editing system, no i.LINK signal is fed out. In such a case, the picture on the LCD monitor may stay frozen. • High-speed playback picture may not be displayed on the computer screen, depending on the nonlinear editing software in use. Setting on this camcorder Set “i.
About i.LINK This section explains the specifications and features of i.LINK. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate devices equipped with i.LINK connectors. i.LINK allows your device to: • Perform two-way transmission and reception of data such as digital audio and digital video signals. • Control other i.LINK devices. • Easily connect multiple devices with a single i.LINK cable. Your i.
Appendixes Important Notes on Operation Use and Storage Do not subject the unit to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped. After use Always set the power switch to OFF. Before storing the unit for a long period Remove the battery pack. Grip the handle when carrying Grip the handle to carry. If you carry it by other parts, such as the front micrphone block or the LCD monitor block, the camcorder may drop, causing injury.
• Locations subject to violent vibration • Near strong magnetic fields • Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong electromagnetic fields. • In direct sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable communications devices The use of portable telephones and other communications devices near this unit can result in malfunctions and interference with audio and video signals.
Formats and Limitations of Outputs Video Formats and Output Formats The format of output signals from the COMPONENT OUT connector and the SDI OUT connector varies according to the recording/ playback video formats and the kind of the output signal (the setting of “YPbPr/SDI Out Select” of the VIDEO SET menu).
Clip format Output format YPbPr Out YPbPr Out Select: HD Select: SD 720/50P 720/25P 720/50P 720/50P 2) The actual frame rate of the output signal is 1/1.001 of the value shown in the table. Some frame may be deleted when converting the frame rate. 576/50i 576/50i 1) No signal is fed from the SDI OUT connector. Limitations of Outputs The outputs from the camcorder are limited by the VIDEO SET menu settings as follows. These limitations are common to Camera mode and Media mode. Menu settings i.
Backup Battery CR20 3V This camcorder uses a backup battery to retain various setting data. A lithium battery (CR2032) for backup is mounted in the camcorder at the factory. The backup battery retains the date, time, and timecode in Free Run mode even when no operating power is being supplied. 2 Insert a new backup battery (CR2032) with the + symbol on the battery facing outside.
Troubleshooting Operating Power Symptoms Cause Remedy The camcorder does not power on when you set the power switch either to CAMERA or MEDIA. No battery pack is mounted and no power is supplied to the DC IN connector. Mount a battery pack (page 21) or connect an AC power using the BC-U1/U2 (page 22). The battery pack is completely exhausted. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one (page 21). The power supply cuts while operating. The battery pack becomes exhausted.
External Devices Symptoms Cause The equipment connected It sometimes takes time for the to the camcorder via an connected equipment to recognize i.LINK connection does the operation. not react as expected, for example, no picture appears on its screen. Remedy Wait for about 15 seconds. If the connected equipment still does not react, do the following: • Check the i.LINK cable, for example, by replugging it. • Turn the power off, and connect the cable again. • Change the i.LINK cable.
Error/Warning Indications The camcorder informs you of situations where warning, caution, or an operation check is required, through messages on the LCD monitor/ EVF screen, the tally lamps, and a buzzer. The buzzer is output to the built-in speaker or to the headphones connected via the headphone connector. The buzzer volume can be adjusted with “Alarm Level” in “Audio Output” of the AUDIO SET menu. Error Indications The camcorder stops operation after the following indications.
Warning indication on LCD/EVF Buzzer Tally lamps Cause and measures A partitioned memory card or one that contains recorded clips exceeding the number permitted with this camcorder is loaded. This card cannot be used with this camcorder. Remove it and load a compatible card. An error occurred with the memory card. The card requires restoration. Remove the card, load it again, and restore it. Unknown Media(A)1) Please Change.
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HQ mode: Approx. 50 min. With one SBP-32 SP mode: Approx.140 min. HQ mode: Approx. 100 min. Continuous operation time (Recording, EVF On, LCD monitor Off) With the BP-U60 Approx. 4 hours With the BP-U30 Approx. 2 hours Mass Camcorder: 2.4 kg (5 lb 5 oz) With the supplied lens hood, eyecup, BP-U30 battery pack and one SxS memory card: 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz) Dimensions See page 131. Supplied accessories See page 8. Camera Block Lens Focal length 5.8 mm to 81.2 mm (equivalent to 31.
Audio Block Output connectors Built-in microphones Stereo electret condenser microphones Directivity: Omnidirectional A/V OUT connector AV multiconnector (1) Audio: –10 dBu (47kΩ load, reference level) Analog composite/YC signals: NTSC or PAL Built-in speaker Monaural Output: 250 mW Displays LCD monitor Screen size 8.8 cm diagonal (3.5-inch) COMPONENT OUT connector Mini D connector (1) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω Pb / Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75Ω Headphone connector Stereo mini jack (1), –20.
Dimensions 73.1 (3) Full MF MENU 4 2.8 1.9 40 MENU AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 OPEN AUDIO LEVEL 8 1 ZEBRA CH-2 CH-2 C L M H AUTO MANUAL AUDIO SELECT CH-2 PEAKING FULL AUTO OPEN GAIN CAMERA PICTURE PROFILE CH-1 CH-1 OFF CANCEL OFF MEDIA SLOT SELECT OFF ON FOCUS SEL/SET B 3 2 16 15 5 15 30 10 MACRO 10 10 3 CLOSE A ACCESS 2 ND FILTER 5.6 ft mm 81.2 ASSIGN 1 IRIS MANU AUTO 5.8 60 (2 3/8) Unit: mm (inches) LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM AF/MF OPEN 25 136.
Index Numerics 24P System 105 A Appendixes A/V OUT connector 113 AC adaptor 22 AC power source 22 ACCESS lamps 30, 31 Accessory shoe 14 add shot marks 89 AF mode 51 AGC mode 43 All Clips DEL 78 All Reset 79, 108 Angle mode 44 Area Detection 77 Aspect Marker 41 Aspect Select 41 Assign Button 59, 109 assignable buttons 59 ATW 39, 59 ATW Speed 103 Audio 55 AUDIO IN connectors 55 AUDIO IN switches 55 Audio Input 104 AUDIO LEVEL controls 55 audio monitoring 57 Audio Output 104 audio recording levels 56 AUDIO
D Date/Time 24 DC IN connector 22 DC IN Power 22 delete a clip 87 DELETE CLIP 87 delete shot marks 89 Detail 75 DF 54 diopter compensation 26 Direct Menu 110 Direct menu 19, 39, 43, 46, 51, 52, 63, 72 DISP CLIP INFO 86 Display On/Off 107 DISPLAY/BATT INFO button 18, 22 divide a clip 90 DIVIDE CLIP 90 Down Converter 105 E F F FWD button 82 F REV button 82 Fade In 70 Fade Out 70 G gain 43 Gain Setup 43, 100 GAIN switch 43 Gamma 77 Grip 27 Guide Frame 41 H Headphone connector 57, 83 high-speed playback 82
J O Jog dial 16, 97 Joystick 15, 97 OK mark 86 OK MARK ADD 86 OK MARK DEL 87 One-Push Auto Focusing 50 OTHERS Menu 108 Output Formats 121 K Knee 76 L Language 109 Last Clip DEL 59, 78 LCD 25, 106 LCD B.LIGHT + and – buttons 25 LCD B.
SDI OUT connector 112 SEL/SET button 97 SEL/SET dial 97 SET INDEX PIC 90 Setup 105 setup file 79 Setup menus 96 Shockless White 103 SHOT MARK 88 SHOT MARK screen 88 SHOT MARK1 88 Shot Mark1 59 SHOT MARK1 ADD 89 SHOT MARK1 DEL 89 SHOT MARK2 88 Shot Mark2 59 SHOT MARK2 ADD 89 SHOT MARK2 DEL 89 shot marks 58, 83 Shot Transition 65, 101 Shutter 44, 100 SHUTTER switch 44 Skin Tone Detail 76 SLOT SELECT button 30, 81 Slow & Quick Motion 63 Slow Shutter 44 SLS 44 Speed mode 44 Spotlight 59 STATUS button 91 status
Zoom Speed 101 Zoom speed switch 48 ZOOM switch 47 Appendixes 136 Index
