4-408-371-11 (1) Solid-State Memory 3D Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Important Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • • 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. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. For the customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Table of Contents Foreword .................................................................................................... 10 Before Use....................................................................................... 10 Chapter 1 : Overview Features ...................................................................................................... 11 3D Images ................................................................................................... 13 Using the Software ...........
Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) ..................................................................................... 47 Tripod Mounting ....................................................................................... 48 Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 49 Using the Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 49 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position .....
Setting the Time Data................................................................................ Setting the Timecode....................................................................... Setting the User Bits........................................................................ Synchronizing the Timecode........................................................... 65 65 66 66 Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens).........................................................
Chapter 5 : Clip Operations Clip Playback ............................................................................................. Thumbnail Screen ........................................................................... Playing Clips ................................................................................... Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips....................................... 89 89 91 92 Thumbnail Operations .......................................................................
Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data Saving and Loading Settings................................................................... Saving Setting Data....................................................................... Loading Setting Data..................................................................... Resetting a File after Changing Its Contents................................. 147 147 148 148 Saving and Loading Scene Files ............................................................
Display .......................................................................................... Media Block .................................................................................. Inputs/Outputs ............................................................................... Lens Block .................................................................................... Supplied Accessories .................................................................... Recommended Additional Equipment ....
Foreword Before Use After purchasing the PMW-TD300 Solid-State Memory 3D 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 44). Note Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PMW-TD300 (referred to as “the camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.
1 Overview Features Also, you can view 3D images in the viewfinder using the naked eye, and the camcorder supports various display formats for checking anaglyph and other parallax. Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 3D image output to external devices The camcorder is a shoulder-mount HD memory camcorder featuring independent Left/Right, 1/2type (diagonal 8 mm (11/32 inches)), full-HD (1920 × 1080) “Exmor” 3CMOS image sensors.
Chapter 1 Overview 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or approx. 280 minutes at 25 Mbps (SP mode) on a single 64-GB SxS memory card. Multi-format support The camcorder supports interlace format recording (1080/59.94i or 1080/50i), progressive format recording (1080/29.97P, 1080/23.98P, 720/59.94P, 720/29.97P, 720/23.98P, or 1080/ 25P, 720/50P, 720/25P), thus offering the flexibility needed for worldwide HD recording. (For 23.98P, native frequency recording is possible.) It also can output HD signals down-converted to SD.
When people look at objects, the left eye and right eye view the object at a slightly different angle, and hence the images projected in the left and right eye are different. The difference in images seen by the left and right eye is called parallax. By composing a picture in the head from the left and right eye images, people gain an awareness of depth and stereoscopic effect. Chapter 1 Overview 3D Images 3D images utilize this technique to display subjects in three dimensions.
Convergence Point Chapter 1 Overview When shooting using individual left and right lenses, the point where the optical axes of the left lens and right lens intersect is called the convergence point. The difference (parallax) between left and right images for subjects at the convergence point is zero. During playback, subjects at the convergence point appear to viewers to be positioned right on the screen.
Parallax Guidelines Parallax angle should be less than 1° The parallax angle (θ ) is obtained by subtracting the angle (α or β ) between the left/right lenses at the subject position from the angle (γ ) between the left/right lenses at the convergence point, where the optical axes of the left/right lenses intersect. The parallax angle is negative for subjects that appear to pop out of the screen, and positive for subjects that appear to recede into the distance.
Chapter 1 Overview 16 The camcorder displays the subject distance from the camera in the viewfinder as an aid to keeping the parallax within an appropriate range. The viewfinder can also display a colored outline of the subject as a warning when the parallax is large and natural stereoscopic vision of the subject is difficult.
Reading the CD-ROM Manuals The supplied CD-ROM (labeled “Utility Software for XDCAM”) contains application and device driver software required to access to SxS memory cards from a computer and to manage material shot with the camcorder. Information about how to install the software is provided in PDF format. Note You must install the SxS device driver on your computer if your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard slot and you want to use it to access SxS memory cards.
Chapter 1 Overview Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls Power Supply c DC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) To operate the camcorder from an AC power supply, connect an optional DC power cord to this terminal and then connect the cord to the DC output terminal of the BC-L70, BC-L160, or another battery charger. d DC OUT 12 V (DC power output) connector (4-pin, female) Supplies power for an optional WRR-860C/861/ 862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner (maximum 0.5 A).
Accessory Attachments representative for information about connecting the DXF-51 or DXF-C50W. Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the viewfinder (see page 39). i Fitting for optional microphone holder Chapter 1 Overview h Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob (LOCK knob) Fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder (see page 46). j Shoulder pad Raise the shoulder pad fixing lever to adjust the position in the front-to-rear direction.
Operating and Connectors Section Chapter 1 Overview Lens Block (left side) Press the button again to return to the previous display. d Zoom lever Press the W end for wide-angle and the T end for telephoto. Press the lever harder for a faster zoom action. e IRIS switch AUTO: The iris is adjusted automatically. MANU (maual): Adjust the iris with the IRIS dial. f PUSH AUTO button When the IRIS switch is in the MANU position, press this button for an instantaneous auto adjustment.
Lens Block (right side) d ZOOM dial Chapter 1 Overview Turn this dial to adjust the zoom. Turn the dial clockwise to zoom out for wideangle shots, and counterclockwise to zoom in for long-distance shots (factory default setting). You can set the direction or rotation of the dial using OPERATION >Dial Operation >Zoom Clockwise in the setup menu. You can change the function assigned to the dial using OPERATION >Lens Dial >Outer in the setup menu. e ASSIGN.
Chapter 1 Overview When this selector is used, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds. FILTER selector ND filter setting 1 CLEAR 1/ ND (attenuates light to 2 4 approximately 1/4) 1/ ND (attenuates light to 3 16 approximately 1/16) 1 4 /64 ND (attenuates light to approximately 1/64) You can change a MAINTENANCE menu setting so that different white balance settings can be stored for different FILTER selector positions.
Right side (near the front) Chapter 1 Overview new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds. For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 56). c MENU knob Changes the item selection or a setting within the menu (see page 101). d AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/ black balance adjustment) switch Activates the automatic white/black balance adjustment functions. WHITE: Adjust the white balance automatically.
Chapter 1 Overview c ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or optional earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard. However, if MAINTENANCE >Audio >Min Alarm Volume in the setup menu is set to [Set], the alarm tone is audible even when this volume control is at the minimum position.
1) ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance): The white balance of the picture being shot is adjusted automatically for varying lighting conditions. j MENU ON/OFF switch To use this switch, open the cover. This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen. Each time the switch is pushed down, the menu screen is turned on and off. The function of this switch is the same as that of the MENU button in the thumbnail screen operations section.
Right side (near the rear) d ACCESS lamp Chapter 1 Overview Lights up in blue when data is written to or read from the recording media. e Protection cover of the audio control section Open to access the audio control section (see page 27). f Protection cover of the thumbnail screen operations section Open to access the thumbnail screen operations section (see page 27). g F REV (fast reverse) button and indicator This plays back at high speed in the reverse direction.
k STOP button information for the user such as scene number, shooting place, etc. For details, see “Setting the Time Data” (page 65). l NEXT button 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. This button returns to the previous screen when pressed during thumbnail screen display, expand thumbnail screen display, or shot mark thumbnail screen display.
c SET (set) button and arrow buttons Chapter 1 Overview Use these buttons to make timecode and user bit settings, and for thumbnail screen operations (see page 94). When the menu is displayed, press this button to select an item or to confirm the setting change. d MENU button Each press of this button turns the setup menu display on and off. The function of this button is the same as that of the MENU ON/OFF switch.
Left side and upper section b USB connector 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 left slots in the camcorder is recognized as a drive for that computer. c External device connector Connect an optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter.
Chapter 1 Overview connector, you can monitor picture being shot (camera picture) or playback picture. j GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input) connector (BNC type) This connector inputs a reference signal when the camcorder is to be genlocked or when timecode is to be synchronized with external equipment. Available reference signals vary depending on the current system frequency as shown in the following table. System frequency 1080/59.94i 1080/29.97P 1080/23.98P (PsF output) 1080/23.
d AUDIO IN selectors Note Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the camcorder POWER switch. Monochrome LCD Panel Select the audio source you connect to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors.
Chapter 1 Overview e Audio level indicators c Eyecup Indicate the audio recording or playback levels of channels 1 to 4. d Diopter adjustment ring Allows for optimal focus adjustment. f Lock icon Appears when the recording media is writeprotected. g Remaining media capacity indicator Shows bar segments indicating the remaining capacity of recording media in the slots. h Remaining battery capacity indicator Shows bar segments indicating the remaining battery capacity.
m DISPLAY switch Viewfinder Screen Display n MIRROR switch The image display on the monitor screen becomes reversed horizontally or vertically when the viewfinder barrel is raised up or rotated. Use this switch to control the image display in such situation. L/R: Reverse the image horizontally. OFF: Do not reverse the image. B/T: Reverse the image vertically.
Chapter 1 Overview b Zoom position g Wireless receiver reception level Indicates the zoom position of the zoom lens in the range from 0 to 99. 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.
l Video format Icon m Depth of field indication Error/warning indication A bar indicates the depth of field. The display unit is meters or feet, as selected by OPERATION >Display On/Off >Lens Info in the setup menu. An error or warning message is displayed here depending on the situation. Under this area, you can also display the name of the next clip to be recorded (see page 121). n Special recording mode indication The following is displayed when the camcorder is in a special recording mode.
Chapter 1 Overview 2D Rec L: Recording in 2D mode to left slots only 2D Rec R: Recording in 2D mode to right slots only 2D Rec L&R: Recording in 2D mode to both left and right slots 2D L: Can record in 2D mode to left slots only 2D R: Can record in 2D mode to right slots only 2D L&R: Can record in 2D mode to both left and right slots 2D--: Cannot record h Convergence distance Displays the distance from the lens surface to the convergence point in units of meters (m).
Chapter 2 Preparations Note on using the battery pack A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged. To attach the battery pack 1 For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below. • BP-GL95A/L60S/L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack • AC power using the AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor Press the battery pack against the back of the camcorder, aligning the line on the side of the battery pack with the matching line on the camcorder.
Note If the battery pack is not attached correctly, the terminal may be damaged. Attaching the Viewfinder To detach the battery pack Chapter 2 Preparations Holding the release button in, pull the battery pack up. 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.
2 Couple the viewfinder connector to the VF connector (26-pin). VF connector (26-pin) You can detach the viewfinder by following the attaching procedure in reverse order, but there is an additional action to take: when detaching the viewfinder from the fitting shoe, pull up the stopper. Adjusting the Viewfinder Position To adjust the viewfinder left-to-right position, loosen the left-to-right positioning ring, and to adjust the front-to-back position, loosen the frontto-back positioning knob.
To raise up the viewfinder barrel Push the clip on the bottom to release (1) and flip up the viewfinder barrel (2). It locks at the 120-degree position. To detach the viewfinder barrel Chapter 2 Preparations Normally use it in the locked position. Although you can open it farther from the lock position, once return it to the closed position to lock it at the 120-degree position again. 1 Push the clip on the bottom to release. 2 Flip up the viewfinder barrel.
To attach the hood You can detach the viewfinder barrel or eyepiece and attach a hood to make the image on the LCD screen easier to see. 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 Loosen the front-to-back viewfinder positioning levers and the front-to-back viewfinder positioning knobs, and then pull the viewfinder slide assembly forward. 4 Adjust the front-to-back position so that the arm of the BKW-401 does not touch the handle when it is raised. Adjust position so that arm does not touch handle Chapter 2 Preparations 2 Using a 2.5 mm diameter hexagonal wrench, detach the viewfinder slide assembly.
Attaching a 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder You can attach an optional DXF-series (5-inch) Electronic Viewfinder. To attach it, an Accessory Shoe Kit (service part number: A-8274-968-B) is required. For details, consult a Sony service representative. Notes Remove the cover of the grip, and attach the shoe and stopper screw of the Accessory Shoe Kit. Fixing ring VF cable Guide plate Chapter 2 Preparations • The 5-inch viewfinder does not support 3D display or anaglyh display.
Setting the Area of Use 2 Press the MENU knob. The settings for selectable areas of use are displayed. Chapter 2 Preparations When using the camcorder for the first time The area of use is not factory preset. Before using the camcorder, you need to set this item. (You cannot use the camcorder without setting this item.) 3 Turn the MENU knob to select the desired area of use.
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 101). 1 Select MAINTENANCE >Clock Set >Date/Time in the setup menu. 2 Press the MENU knob. Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector Attach the supplied microphone to the microphone holder of the supplied viewfinder. 1 Loosen the screw (1) and open the microphone holder clamp (2). Chapter 2 Preparations You can set or change the date and time of the internal clock.
channel on which you want to record the audio from this microphone to FRONT. Chapter 2 Preparations Microphone 4 Secure the microphone cable with the cable clamp. Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors You can connect up to two monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors, using an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder. The following is the procedure for attaching an electret condenser microphone such as the ECM674/678.
For details of these units, refer to the operation manuals for them. Note The optional WRR Mount Bracket (service part number: A-8278-057-B) is required to fit the WRR-862. To fit the DWR-S01D or WRR-855S 1 Remove the four fixing screws holding the cover of the portable tuner/receiver housing slot located in the rear of the camcorder, to remove the cover. 2 Insert the DWR-S01D or WRR-855S into the housing slot, and fasten the four fixing screws.
To remove the camcorder from the tripod adaptor Tripod Mounting Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow. Chapter 2 Preparations 1 Attach the optional VCT-14/U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod. Tripod adaptor Red button Lever Note 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 Using the Shoulder Strap To attach the shoulder strap 1 Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting. Pull up the strap to lock the fitting. Notes Chapter 2 Preparations With this camcorder, you can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent video light (powered by 12 V with maximum power consumption of 50 W).
To remove the shoulder strap Press here and pull in the direction shown by the arrow to release. Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position Chapter 2 Preparations You can slide the shoulder pad back and forth within a 40 mm range. This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder. Shoulder pad 50 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position 1 Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad.
Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 101). Setting the Video Format OPERATION >Format menu settings HD System Line Rec Format System Frequency a) Video format (recording format/system frequency) Frame size 1080 HQ 1920/59.94i HQ 1920/50i HQ 1920/29.97P HQ 1920/25P HQ 1920/23.98P HQ 1440/59.94i HQ 1440/50i HQ 1440/29.97P HQ 1440/25P HQ 1440/23.98P SP 1440/59.94i SP 1440/50i HQ 1280/59.94P HQ 1280/50P HQ 1280/29.97P HQ 1280/25P HQ 1280/23.
Changing the Video Format Refer to the above table and change the settings of the relevant items. 1 Selecting 3D or 2D Mode Select OPERATION >Format in the setup menu (see page 104). This selects 2D or 3D image recording mode. Selecting 3D or 2D Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings 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.
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance Black balance adjustment The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases. • When the camcorder is used for the first time • When the camcorder has not been used for a long time • When the camcorder is used under conditions in which the surrounding temperature has changed greatly • When the GAIN selector (L/M/H/Turbo) values have been changed by using OPERATION >Gain Switch in the setup menu.
Adjusting the White Balance 1 Set the switches and selectors as shown below. • GAIN switch: L (set to a gain value that is as small as possible) • OUTPUT/DCC switch: CAM • WHITE BAL switch: A or B 1) 1) Adjustment values are saved to memory B only when OPERATION >White Setting >White Switch in the setup menu, is set to [Memory]. Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings 2 Set the FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions as follows.
select [ND FLT C.Temp<1>]. To assign it to positions 2 to 4, select [ND FLT C.Temp<2-4>]. 3 Turn the MENU knob to select the desired color temperature. As you turn the MENU knob, the color temperature changes as follows: 3200K y 4300K y 5600K y 6300K. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as required. You can assign the function that switches between electrical CC filters to an assignable switch.
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 Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings 59.94i 50i 29.97P 23.
To switch between Speed mode and Angle mode To set the shutter speed in ECS or SLS mode 1 Select OPEARTION >Shutter Select >Shutter Select in the setup menu (see page 119). 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.
Adjusting the Iris • –0.25 to –1 (decreasing by increments of 0.25): About 0.25 to 1 stop further close Also you can set the area where light detection occurs. To change the reference value Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings You can use the IRIS dial or the automatic iris adjustment function to adjust the iris aperture. 1 Set OPERATION >Auto Iris >Iris Override in the setup menu to On (see page 117). Changing the Adjustment Mode 2 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF.
3 Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears, and then press the knob. The shaded parts indicate the area where light detection If you select “Var”, the following items become effective and you can set the window of the desired size. Set the following items with MAINTENANCE >Auto Iris2. Iris Var V Pos. Setting The width of the window The height of the window The position of the window in the horizontal direction The position of the window in the vertical direction.
Display Focal Length Display Focal Length Z00 7.5 mm Z60 24.4 mm (5/16 inches) Z10 9.1 mm Z20 11.1 mm (31/32 inches) Z70 29.7 mm Z80 36.1 mm (3/8 inches) (1 3/16 inches) (7/16 inches) Z30 13.5 mm (1 7/16 inches) Z90 (9/16 inches) Z40 16.5 mm Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings (21/32 inches) Z50 20.0 mm (13/16 inches) Adjusting the Focus 44.0 mm (1 3/4 inches) Z99 52.5 mm (2 1/8 inches) The camcorder allows you to adjust the focus in the following two ways.
One-push auto focus Press the PUSH AF button. Auto focus is enabled temporarily (one-push auto focus). One-push auto focus ends when the subject is brought into focus. MF assist function Peaking You can turn the PEAKING knob on the viewfinder to use the peaking function. Edges are emphasized in the monitor picture, which facilitates manual focusing. The recorded video signals are not affected.
The direction of rotation of the dial can be changed using OPERATION >Dial Operation >Conv. Clockwise in the setup menu. The convergence function can also be assigned to the ZOOM dial or FOCUS dial. The function assigned to the dial can be changed using OPERATION >Lens Dial >Outer or Mid in the setup menu. Adjusting using the AUTO CONVERGENCE Button Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings 62 Press the AUTO CONVERGENCE button to set the convergence distance to the current focus distance.
Adjusting the Audio Level When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of analog audio signals recorded on each channel are adjusted automatically. You can also make manual adjustments. Even if you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of digital audio signals are not adjusted automatically. Target audio level for manual audio level adjustment Make adjustment using –20 dB as the target level.
2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) for the desired channel(s) selected in step 1 to MANUAL. 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 Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings On MAINTENANCE >Audio in the setup menu, you can select which audio level control controls the audio recording level of the front microphone input.
Setting Side4 Front Front+Side4 Knob LEVEL (CH4) knob MIC LEVEL control LEVEL (CH4) knob and MIC LEVEL control (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. This sets the recording timecode.
To set the drop frame mode/non-drop frame mode You can select the drop frame (DF) mode or nondrop frame (NDF) mode on MAINTENANCE >Timecode in the setup menu. Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings 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.
Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders (including one reference camcorder) This operation synchronizes the internal timecode generator with the external timecode. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external timecode without losing the synchronization. Notes User bit settings during timecode synchronization When the timecode is synchronized, only the time data is synchronized with the external timecode value.
Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens) The status screens allow you to check camcorder settings and various types of status information. There are five status screens, listed below.
BATTERY/MEDIA status screen This screen displays the status of the battery mounted on the camcorder and the media status. Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens) Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings Battery: The remaining battery capacity Charge Count: The number of times the battery has been charged 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 SxS Memory Cards This camcorder records video and audio on SxS memory cards (not supplied) loaded into one or both of its memory card slots. Chapter 4 Shooting The MEAD-MS01/SD01 Media Adaptor can also be used for recording. For details, refer to the Supplement supplied in the CD-ROM (labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory 3D Camcorder”).
SxS PRO Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory Cards 8GB To load SxS memory cards Label space 1 Slide the cover to the left to open. 2 Insert an SxS memory card into a card slot. Insert with the label side facing right. Chapter 4 Shooting • Use this camcorder to format SxS memory cards that will be used with this camcorder. When memory cards are formatted on another unit, the format is regarded as an invalid format, making it necessary to format the memory cards again.
To eject SxS memory cards 1 Open the cover, and then press the EJECT button to release the lock and pull the button out. Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Use Switching using the SLOT SELECT button You can switch between slot A and slot B using the SLOT SELECT button. Both left and right slots are switched. Note If only one memory card is inserted in the left slots (A or B), you cannot switch between slots using the SLOT SELECT button, except under the following conditions.
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 89) is displayed. Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards When you load an unformatted SxS memory card, or load an SxS memory card that has been formatted to other specifications, a message “Cannot Use Media(A)/Unsupported File System” appears in the viewfinder. In this case, format the memory card in the following way.
recording stops when the remaining recording time falls to 0. The method for determining the remaining recording time is different in 3D record mode and 2D record mode. 3D record mode In 3D record mode, the 3D remaining recording time for both slots A and B is first calculated. The warning display when the 3D remaining recording time falls below 5 minutes or when it reaches 0 is based on the remaining recording time of the media in left and right slots.
Basic Operations 9 If you are using the electronic shutter, select an appropriate shutter mode and speed (see page 56). 10 Do one of the following to start recording. 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 2 Attach a fully charged battery pack (see page 37). Load one or two SxS memory cards (see page 71). 3 Set the camcorder’s POWER switch (see page 18) to ON.
You can use MAINTENANCE >Camera Config >Rec Review in the setup menu (see page 134) to change the playback time. When the Rec Review function is assigned to the RET button, you can also conduct a review by using the RET button. 12 Repeat steps 9 and 10 to continue recording. With each repetition, another clip is created on the memory card. Clip 1 Clip 2 Chapter 4 Shooting • You cannot resume recording for about one second after stopping recording.
Deleting Recorded Clips Advanced Operations You can use the assignable switches to delete the last recorded clips (Last Clip DEL function). For clips recorded in 3D, both the left and right clips are deleted. You can also use the THUMBNAIL menu to delete all recorded clips (All Clips DEL function) or to delete selected clips. For details, see “Deleting Clips” (page 97). 1 Turn on the assignable switch to which the Last Clip DEL function has been assigned (see page 143). A confirmation message appears.
To add/delete OK marks You use the THUMBNAIL menu to add and delete OK marks in previously recorded clips. For details, see “Adding and Deleting OK Marks” (page 96). Starting to Record from Prestored Video (Picture Cache Function) (2D mode only) The camcorder is equipped with enough internal memory to pre-store up to 15 seconds of video and audio data in a picture cache. This allows you to begin recording a specified number of seconds in advance of the time when you press a recording start button.
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. • If power is lost because the battery was removed, the DC cable was disconnected, or the power was turned off on the AC adaptor side, then the video and audio data stored in memory is lost. The data stored in memory is not recorded.
3 Select [Number of Frames], turn the MENU knob to select the number of frames to record in one take, and then press the knob. You can select from 1, 3, 6, 9 (or from 2, 6, 12 when the video format setting is 720/ 59.94P or 720/50P). 4 Select [Interval Time], turn the MENU knob to select the desired interval, and then press the knob. You can select 1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 sec, 1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 min, 1 to 4/6/12/24 hour.
Frame Rec settings and shooting Notes • The Frame Rec function cannot be used at the same time as the picture cache, Interval Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion function. When you select Frame Rec mode, the picture cache, Interval Rec, and Slow & Quick Motion functions are disabled. When you select picture cache, Interval Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion mode, the Frame Rec function is disabled.
Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion When the camcorder is in HD mode and the video format (see page 51) is set to one of the formats listed below, you can specify a recording frame rate that is different from the playback frame rate. When the Country setting is [NTSC Area]/ [NTSC Area(J)]: HQ 1920/29.97P, HQ 1920/23.98P, HQ 1280/59.94P, HQ 1280/ 29.97P, HQ 1280/23.
• Recording review is not possible. • If you change the recording frame rate to a value faster than the current shutter speed, the shutter speed is changed to the slowest value for which shooting is possible. Example: If the frame rate is 32 and the shutter speed is 1/40, and you change the frame rate to 55, then the shutter speed is changed to 1/60. If is not possible to select a shutter speed that is slower than the recording frame rate. • Genlock is not possible.
Planning Metadata Operations Planning metadata is information about shooting and recording plans, recorded in an XML file. Loading a Planning Metadata File into Camcorder’s Internal Memory To record planning metadata together with recording clips, you need to load a planning metadata file into the camcorder’s memory before starting to shoot. There are two ways to load files. • Load a file that has been written to the following directories on an SxS memory card.
To display detailed information in planning metadata After loading planning metadata into the camcorder, you can check the detailed information that it contains, such as file names, date and time of creation, and titles. 1 Under OPERATION >Plan.Metadata >Properties in the setup menu, select [Execute]. 2 Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], and then press the knob. The PLANNING METADATA PROPERTIES list appears. The list contains the following information.
Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo 3 3 3 Notes • When you create a file, enter each statement as a single line with a CRLF only after the last character in the statement line, and do not enter spaces except where specified. • Up to 44 bytes (or characters) string is available for the clip name. If the UTF-8 format string exceeds 44 bytes, 44 bytes string is used as the clip name.
3D Shooting Guide Function The camcorder provides the following functions to help keep the left/right parallax within an appropriate range when shooting in 3D. • Displays the subject distance range in the viewfinder that will keep the parallax in an appropriate range and produce natural stereoscopic images. • Displays a colored outline of the subject in the viewfinder as a warning that the parallax is too large and stereoscopic imaging of the subject is difficult (3D depth warning display).
so that the warning is not displayed for an extended length of time. To display the 3D depth warning, set OPERATION >3D Guide >Depth Warning in the setup menu to On. The 3D depth warning display can be switched On and Off during recording by setting an assignable switch with the Depth Warning function assignment to On.
Chapter 5 Clip Operations Clip Playback Chapter 5 Clip Operations 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 SxS memory cards in the form of index pictures. (A message appears if you insert a memory card that contains no clips.) The thumbnail screen displays the content of memory cards inserted in the left slots.
Cursor (yellow) Clip number/Number of clips Chapter 5 Clip Operations a Index picture g Video format of recording b Lock mark h 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). For Slow & Quick Motion clips, the frame rates are displayed to the right as [Recording frame rate/Playback frame rate] fps.
To switch between SxS memory cards When memory cards are loaded in both slots A and B, you can switch between them by pressing the SLOT SELECT button. Note While an expand thumbnail screen (see page 98) or an essence mark thumbnail screen (see page 98) is displayed, SxS memory cards cannot be switched. To hide the thumbnail screen Press the THUMBNAIL button. Playing Clips To select clip thumbnails Do one of the following to move the yellow cursor to the clip that you want to select.
Press the THUMBNAIL button: Playback stops and the thumbnail screen (see page 89) appears in the viewfinder. Playback also stops if you eject the memory card. In this case, the camera picture appears in the viewfinder. 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.
Thumbnail Operations You can use the THUMBNAIL menu to perform various operations on clips, to check clip properties, and to change clip metadata. THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration Menu items Sub-items Clip Properties — Description Displays detailed properties (see page 95). Set Index Picture — Changes index pictures in the expand thumbnail screen or the shot mark thumbnail screen (see page 99). Thumbnail View Forward Expansion • Displays the expand thumbnail screen (see page 98).
Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 101) for information about menu operations. To display the THUMBNAIL menu 1 Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail screen. 2 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON, or press the MENU button. 3 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. Do one of the following.
Displaying Clip Properties The clip properties screen appears when you select Clip Properties in the THUMBNAIL menu. f OK mark b Image of the previous clip This appears only when an OK mark has been added. Press the PREV button to display the properties of the previous clip. g Date and start time of recording c Image of the next clip h 3D/2D Press the NEXT button to display the properties of the next clip. When a 3D clip is selected, this displays “Left” or “Right.
Adding and Deleting OK Marks You can add OK marks to clips. This makes it possible to display thumbnails of only the clips that you need by pressing the THUMBNAIL button. Clips with OK marks cannot be deleted. If you want to delete such a clip, delete the OK mark first. Note OK marks are added to and deleted from clips on memory cards inserted in left slots. However, if a clip is a 3D clip and has a corresponding clip in a right slot, OK marks are also added to and deleted from the clip in the right slot.
The batch copy function copies all clips (clips matching the recording format configured for the camcorder) displayed in the thumbnail screen. Clips not displayed in the thumbnail screen are not copied. If the batch copy target includes 3D clips, the corresponding right clips on media in right slots are simultaneously copied. You can also copy of the files in the General directory, either together with or separately from clips.
Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen The expand thumbnail screen allows you to search inside clips by using thumbnails (see page 92), to change index pictures (see page 99), and to add and delete shot marks (see page 99). To display the screen In the thumbnail screen, select a thumbnail and press the EXPAND button (see page 27) or select THUMBNAIL >Thumbnail View >Forward Expansion.
If you have recorded clips by using planning metadata that defined names for Shot Mark 0 to Shot Mark 9, the defined names are displayed instead of the above item names in the list. To delete shot marks 1 Example shot mark thumbnail screen (with Shot Mark1 selected) The properties screen of the selected frame appears, and a confirmation message appears below the image.
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 151). Setup Menu Organization The setup menu consists of the following menus.
PAINT Menu (see page 122) PAINT Switch Status White Black Flare Gamma Black Gamma Knee White Clip Detail Aperture Skin Detail Matrix Multi Matrix Low Key Saturation Basic Setup Menu Operations To display the setup menu Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON, or press the MENU button. The camcorder enters menu mode and the menu list appears on the screen. A cursor appears over the first two characters of the most recently used menu, and the corresponding menu item selection area appears to the right.
• The menu item selection area displays a maximum of seven lines. You can scroll through menus with more than seven lines by moving the cursor up and down. Triangles appear at the upper right and lower right of the menu item selection area to indicate that a menu is scrollable. 4 The settings of the selected sub-item appear, and the cursor moves to the currently selected value. Appears when more menu items are available below the last line.
1 Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or j button, to select a character, and then confirm by pressing the MENU knob or the SET button. The cursor moves to the next position. To return to the previous position, push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side. 2 Select characters for all positions up to the last. The cursor moves to “SET”. 3 Press the MENU knob or the SET button. This confirms the setting.
Menu List OPERATION Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. OPERATION Menu items Format Specifies the camcorder’s operating mode and recording format. Sub-item 3D/2D 3D Single Rec Settings 3D/2D Enable/Disable HD System Line 1080/720 System Frequency The available settings vary depending on the settings in HD System Line, and Country. 59.94i/29.97P/23.98P 59.94P/29.97P/23.98P Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 104 50i/25P 50P/25P Menu List Description Selects 3D or 2D recording.
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 System Line, and System Frequency. HQ 1920/HQ 1440 HQ 1920/HQ 1440/ SP 1440 HQ 1280 Country Format Media Media(A)-Right Execute/Cancel Media(A)-L&R Execute/Cancel Media(B)-Left Execute/Cancel Media(B)-Right Execute/Cancel Media(B)-L&R Execute/Cancel Executes a media format.
OPERATION Menu items Output Sub-item Signal Format Makes settings related to output signals. 23.98P Output SDI Output(L) SDI Signal(L) Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 106 SDI Output(R) Menu List Settings HD/SD/480P (576P) Description Selects the signals output from the video connectors. About 480P (576P), 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].
OPERATION Menu items Output Settings R/L/L+R/L-R/Side By Side/Anaglyph HDMI Output On/Off HDMI Signal Side By Side/L/R/L+R/ L-R/Anaglyph SDI/HDMI Out Super On/Off Makes settings related to output signals. Description Selects the output format from the HD/SD SDI OUT(R) connector when the Signal Format setting is HD and the SDI Signal(L) setting is 3G. R: 1.5G SDI right signal output. L: 1.5G SDI left signal output. L+R: 1.5G SDI L+R format signal output. L-R: 1.5G SDI L-R format signal output.
OPERATION Menu items 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 output signals. Super Impose Makes settings related to superimposed text and markers. Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 108 Menu List 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 Settings On/Off Frame Rate The available settings vary depending on the Format >3D/2D and Format >HD System Line settings.
OPERATION Menu items Rec Function Sub-item Number of Frames Makes settings related to special recording modes. Note When Picture Cache is assigned to an assignable switch, this item is disabled (displayed in grey). 1frame/3frame/6frame/ 9frame Interval Time Assignable SW Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 110 Settings The available settings vary depending on the settings in Format >HD System Line and Format >System Frequency.
OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Lens Dial Outer Makes settings related to the lens dials. Mid Inner Dial Operation Focus Clockwise Makes settings related to the rotation of the lens dials. Zoom Clockwise Settings Zoom/Focus/ Convergence/Iris/Assign Nothing Zoom/Focus/ Convergence/Iris/Assign Nothing Zoom/Focus/ Convergence/Iris/Assign Nothing Near/Far Tele/Wide Conv.
OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Grid Grid(VF) Makes settings related to the grid display. Grid(SDI(L)) On/Off Grid(HDMI) On/Off Width Select %/Pixels % 0.5% to 3.0% to 10.0% (0.1% steps) The available settings vary depending on the Format >HD System Line setting. 10 to 60 to 192 When the HD System Line setting is 1080. 10 to 40 to 128 When the HD System Line setting is 720. Thin/Normal/Thick Sets the thickness of the grid lines.
OPERATION Menu items VF Setting Makes settings related to the viewfinder screen. Marker 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 Setting On/Off Note When Marker is assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 switch, this setting is disabled. Center Marker 1/2/3/4/Off When the center marker is displayed, selects the type.
OPERATION Menu items Marker Sub-item Safety Zone Settings On/Off Makes settings related to marker display in the viewfinder screen. Description Turns the safety zone display on or off. Note When Center Marker, User Box, and Guide Frame are set to [On], this setting cannot be turned on. Safety Area Aspect Marker 80%/90%/92.5%/95% Line/Mask/Off Aspect Select 15:9/14:9/13:9/4:3/ 1.66:1/1.85:1/2.35:1/ 2.
OPERATION Menu items Gain Switch Sub-item Gain Low Makes settings related to the GAIN switch. Gain Mid On/Off Mode Backlight/Standard/ Spotlight Speed –99 to ±0 to +99 AGC On/Off AGC Limit AGC Point 3dB/6dB/9dB/12dB/ 18dB F5.6/F4/F2.8 Auto Shutter On/Off Auto Shutter Limit Auto Shutter Point 1/100 / 1/150 / 1/200 / 1/250 F5.
OPERATION Menu items Display On/Off Selects the items to display in the viewfinder screen.
OPERATION Menu items Display On/Off Vertical Axis Zoom Focus Iris Auto Iris 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 Rec Mode WRR RF Level Clip Number(PB) VF Display Auto Conv. Adjust Point Makes settings related to auto convergence. Adjust Lens (R) Settings On/Off Makes settings related to auto iris. Turns iris override (a setting that opens or closes the iris more than normal) on or off.
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 Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 118 Menu List Description Specifies the operating mode selected by the B position of the WHITE BAL switch.
OPERATION Menu items Offset White Makes settings related to white balance offset values. Settings On/Off Warm Cool Approximate color temperature Warm Cool Balance –99 to ±0 to +99 Offset White On/Off Warm Cool Approximate color temperature Warm Cool Balance –99 to ±0 to +99 Shutter Select Second/Degree Zone –12:00 to +0:00 to +14:00 (in steps of 30 minutes) Title/Plan Makes settings related to shutter speed selection. Time Zone Specifies the time zone.
OPERATION Menu items Clip Make settings for clip name or clip management. Note Do not assign clip names that begin with the “.” (period) symbol. Clips with names in which the first character is “.” cannot be viewed on the application software for computers. Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 120 Sub-item Title Prefix Settings Text input Description Specifies the title part (4 to 46 alphanumeric characters) of clip titles.
OPERATION Menu items Clip Sub-item Number Set Make settings for clip name or clip management. Note Name Display Do not assign clip names that begin with the “.” (period) symbol. Clips with names in Update which the first character is “.” cannot be viewed on the application software for computers. Plan.Metadata Makes settings for operating planning metadata.
PAINT Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. 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 (reference values) –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets the color temperature, and performs manual white Color Temp BAL 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 Makes settings related to details adjustments. 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 Low Key Sat. Makes settings related to low key saturation correction. You can correct the saturation of colors in dark parts of the video only.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Battery Sub-item Info Before End Settings 5%/10%/15%...95%/ 100% Info End 0%/1%/2%/3%/4%/5% Sony Before End 11.5V to 17.0V (0.1V step) Sony End 11.0V to 11.5V (0.1V step) Other Before End 11.5V to 11.8V to 17.0V (0.1V step) Other End 11.0V to 14.0V (0.1V step) DC In Before End 11.5V to 11.8V to 17.0V (0.1V step) DC In End 11.0V to 14.0V (0.1V step) Detected Battery Info/Sony/Other/DC IN Type Detection Auto/Other Makes settings related to batteries.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Battery Sub-item Segment No.10 Makes settings related to batteries. Segment No.9 Audio CH3/4 Mode Ch1/2 / Switch Segment No.8 Segment No.7 Segment No.6 Segment No.5 Segment No.4 Segment No.3 Segment No.2 Segment No.1 Audio Makes settings related to audio.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Audio Sub-item Speaker Attenuate Settings Off/3dB/6dB/9dB/12dB Headphone Out Mono/Stereo Reference Level Reference Out –20dB/–18dB/–16dB/ –12dB/EBUL 0dB/+4dB/–3dB/EBUL CH1&2 AGC Mode Mono/Stereo CH3&4 AGC Mode 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 MIC CH1 Level Makes settings related to audio. MIC CH2 Level Rear1/WRR Level Menu List Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings Rear2/WRR Level Settings Description Side1/Front/Front+Side1 For recording input audio from the front microphone on channel 1, selects the knob that adjusts the audio level.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Audio Sub-item Audio CH3 Level Makes settings related to audio. Audio CH4 Level WRR Setting WRR Valid CH Sel Makes settings related to the wireless tuner. WRR CH Select WRR Delay Comp Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings TX TX Audio Peak TX Input Level TX ATT Level 132 Menu List Settings Description Side3/Front/Front+Side3 Selects the knob that adjusts the level of audio recorded on channel 3.
MAINTENANCE Menu items WRR Setting Settings --- TX System Delay Auto/0.0ms to 8.0ms TC Out 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 the wireless tuner. Timecode Makes settings related to timecode. Essence Mark Makes settings related to shot marks and clip index picture thumbnails.
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 ARIB/100%/75%/ SMPTE On/Off Makes settings related to various camcorder operations. RM Common Memory Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 134 Menu List RM Rec Start RM/CAM/PARA Menu Scroll Normal/Loop Description Turns warning flashes by the TALLY indicator on or off.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Preset White White Filter Color Temp Balance
Settings 1500K to 3200K to 50000K (reference values) –99 to ±0 to +99 R Gain
B Gain
AWB Enable
–99 to ±0 to +99 –99 to ±0 to +99 On/Off ND Filter C.Temp On/Off Makes settings related to filters. ND FLT C.Temp<1> 3200K/4300K/5600K/ 6300K ND FLT C.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Auto Iris2 Sub-item Iris Window 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 –249 to 0 to +249 Iris Var V Position –249 to 0 to +249 Iris Speed –99 to ±0 to +99 Clip High Light On/Off Mode Auto/On/Off Makes settings related to auto iris.
MAINTENANCE Menu items ND Comp Sub-item ND Offset Adjust Makes settings related to ND filter color Clear ND Offset compensation. Although the differences are very slight, each of the builtin ND filters has different color characteristics. When you switch between ND filters, the white balance may be disturbed. You can correct for these slight color differences automatically by registering compensation values for each filter. Lens Executes lens adjustment.
MAINTENANCE Menu items Wi-Fi Setting Makes settings for Wi-Fi connection. Notes Sub-item Scan Networks SSID Network Type • The CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter is required. • This item is disabled Ch (displayed in grey) during recording and Authentication play. For details on Wi-Fi connection, refer to the Supplement supplied in the CDROM (labeled “Manuals for SolidState Memory 3D Camcorder”).
MAINTENANCE Menu items Wi-Fi Setting Makes settings for Wi-Fi connection. Notes Sub-item Set Wi-Fi Status • The CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter is required. • This item is disabled (displayed in grey) during recording and Wireless Mode play. Wi-Fi For details on Wi-Fi connection, refer to the Supplement supplied in the CDROM (labeled “Manuals for SolidState Memory 3D Camcorder”). Clock Set Sets the internal clock.
FILE Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. FILE Menu items All Sub-item Display Mode Settings Date&Time/Model Name All File Load Execute/Cancel All File Save Execute/Cancel Makes settings related to ALL file operations.
FILE Menu items Reference Sub-item Reference Store Settings Execute/Cancel Reference Clear Execute/Cancel Reference Load Execute/Cancel Reference Save Execute/Cancel Makes settings related to reference file operations. File ID Scene White Data On/Off Description Stores the current settings of reference file items in the reference file that is maintained in internal memory (execute by selecting Execute). Clear the reference file (execute by selecting Execute).
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, ASSIGN. 6 switch and the RET button. 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 Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 144 State when camcorder is next powered on Zoom Tele/Wide 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). Zoom Wide/Tele Assign the Zoom Wide function to ASSIGNABLE 4, and — assign the Zoom Tele function to ASSIGNABLE 5 (displayed only when <4> and <5> are set). Manual Focus Assist Turn the manual focus assist function on or off.
a) When changing the convergence point distance recorded in an assignable switch, first assign a function other than Convergence to the assignable switch, then change the convergence point distance and reassign the Convergence function to the assignable switch. Functions that can be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 6 Switch Assignable switch setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Off No assignment — Grid(VF) Turn the grid display in the viewfinder on or off.
Assigning Functions to the Lens Dials You can assign functions to each of the three dials (outer, mid, inner) on the lens unit. Note that the same function cannot be assigned to more than one dial. The functions are assigned to the dials using OPERATION >Lens Dial >Inner, Mid, or Outer in the setup menu. You can also change the direction of rotation of the dial for each function. Functions that can be Assigned to the Lens Dials You can assign the following functions to the lens dials.
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 SxS 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 SxS 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 SxS memory card, insert the card into a left-side memory card slot and then proceed as follows. See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 101) for information about menu operations.
Note Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data 150 The settings data (ALL file, scene file, reference file) of this camcorder and the PMW-350 are not compatible.
Chapter 8 Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors Select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected. Chapter 8 Connecting External Devices You can connect an RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit and operate this camcorder. For connection and operation of the RM-B150/B750, refer to the Supplement supplied in the CD-ROM (labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory 3D Camcorder”).
HD/SD SDI OUT connectors (BNC) Chapter 8 Connecting External Devices The two HD/SD SDI OUT connectors (left and right) can be used to connect to a monitor, switcher, VTR, or other recording device that supports SDI. They can output 3D or 2D signals. In 3D output mode, the left and right signals are output independently from the left and right connectors. In addition, the HD/SD SDI OUT (L) connector supports 3G-SDI, and can output both left and right signals.
Operating Clips with a Computer With a Macintosh computer An icon is displayed on the menu bar. USB Connection with a Computer Preparations When you connect the camcorder to a computer using a USB cable (not supplied), the memory cards in the left slots are acknowledged as extended drives by the computer. When memory cards are inserted in left slots A and B, they are acknowledged as two independent extended drives by the computer.
side or if you disconnect the USB cable, the message “Connect USB Now?” disappears. To remove an SxS memory card Windows Chapter 8 Connecting External Devices If you select “Execute” and press the MENU knob, the USB connection is enabled and this camcorder is recognized as an extension drive. You can carry out the same operations by using the arrow buttons (J, j, K, k) (see page 28).
To use a nonlinear editing system Editing 3D Clips using MPES-3D01 You can adjust, convert, or perform other image processing functions on 3D clips shot by the camcorder using MPES-3D01 Stereo Image Processor software. To edit using MPES-3D01 software, connect the HD/SD SDI OUT connector of the camcorder to the input connector of an MPE-200 Multi Image Processor running MPES-3D01 software, using a BNC cable (sold separately).
Chapter 9 Maintenance Testing the Camcorder Chapter 9 Maintenance Check the functions of the camcorder before setting out for a shooting session, preferably by recording and playing back video and audio signals. Maintenance Cleaning the Viewfinder Use a dust blower to clean the lens, the LCD screen, and mirror inside the viewfinder barrel. Note Never use organic solvents such as thinners.
Adjusting Left/Right Lens Errors This method corrects the zoom, focus, and other parameters at multiple points while changing the iris position. Adjusting 1 Select MAINTENANCE >Lens >Start Config in the setup menu. 2 Select the parameter to adjust (zoom, focus, iris, vertical axis) by turning the MENU knob, and then press the MENU knob. This description describes an example of adjusting the vertical axis parameter.
To cancel Hold down CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE on the CANCEL/PRST side of the switch to cancel the correction function. Clearing the correction values Carrying out the adjustment With the camcorder, zoom and focus operations automatically adjust the flange focal length. 1 Open the iris, position the supplied flange focal length adjustment chart approximately 3 meters (10 ft) away from the camcorder, and arrange the lighting to obtain a satisfactory video output.
Operation Warnings A Layout of the table of warning messages WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining B C D E Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module Chapter 9 Maintenance If a problem occurs when the camcorder is powered or is being operated, a warning is issued by various visible and audible indicators.
Warning Indication WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining Chapter 9 Maintenance Media Near Full (Left/Right) — Problem Free space on the SxS Recording continues. memory card has become insufficient. In 3D mode, this calculates the remaining capacity based on the memory required for 3D recording and displays a warning for active slots. Replace it with another at the earliest opportunity.
Battery End WARNING indicator Warning sound Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The battery pack is exhausted. Recording cannot be performed. Recording stops. Voltage Low Insufficient Voltage Battery Error Please Change Battery. Battery remaining Connect a power source via the DC IN connector or stop operation to charge the battery pack. Tally/REC Battery remaining — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The internal Recording continues.
Unknown Media(A)1) Please Change. Cannot Record to Media(A)1) Reached Clip Number Limit Media Error Cannot Record to Media(A)1) Media(A)1) Needs to be Restored Media Error Media Error Cannot Use Media(A)1) Chapter 9 Maintenance 162 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module A partitioned memory Recording continues.
Cannot Use Media(A)1) Unsupported File System Media Error Playback Halted Media(A)1) Error Change Media (A)1) Change Media (A)1) Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module A card of a different file system was inserted. Recording stops. It cannot be used with this camcorder. Replace it with another card.
No Clip No OK Clip Same File Already Exists Change Media(A)1) Change Media (A)1) Media Reached Rewriting Limit Unsupported Clip Included Cannot Use Media (A)1) Chapter 9 Maintenance 164 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module There is no clip to be displayed. Recording continues.
Record Only Left/Right Side WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module In 3D mode, clips are Recording continues. recording to memory cards on one side only. Battery remaining — Insert recordable media in slots on both sides, as required.
Appendix Important Notes on Operation In the event of operating problems If you should experience problems with the camcorder, contact a Sony service representative. Use and storage locations Use and storage Appendix Do not subject the camcorder to severe shocks • The dual, fixed lens system is designed with very high precision. Do not subject to severe shocks. • The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped.
About the LCD panels The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels maybe “stuck”, either always off (black), always on (red, green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a long period of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may appear spontaneously. These problems are not a malfunction.
Fragmentation If pictures cannot be recorded/reproduced properly, try formatting the recording medium. While repeating picture recording/playback with a certain recording medium for an extended period, files in the medium may be fragmented, disabling proper recording/storage. In such a case, make a backup of clips in the medium then perform formatting of the medium using OPERATION >Format Media (see page 105) in the setup menu.
Specifications Recording/playback time With one SBP-16 SP mode: Approx. 70 min. HQ mode: Approx. 50 min. With one SBP-32 or SBS-32G1A SP mode: Approx.140 min. HQ mode: Approx. 100 min. With one SBS-64G1A SP mode: Approx. 280 min. HQ mode: Approx. 200 min. General Power requirements Note 12 V DC (11 V to 17.0 V) The actual recording/playback time may differ slightly from the values shown here, depending on usage conditions, memory characteristics, etc. Power consumption Approx.
Video S/N 54 dB Media Block Horizontal resolution 1000TV lines or more Gain –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 dB, AGC Shutter speed 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.
Others DC IN: XLR type, 4-pin, male 11 to 17 V DC DC OUT: 4-pin 11 to 17 V DC, maximum rated current: 0.5 A REMOTE: 8-pin LIGHT: 2-pin USB: 4-pin VF: 26-pin, rectangular, 20-pin round For wireless receiver: D-sub 15-pin REMOTE FOCUS: 6-pin REMOTE ZOOM: 8-pin REMOTE CONVEGEENCE: 7-pin Lens Block 7.5 mm (5/16 inches) to 52.5 mm (2 1/8 inches) (equivalent to 40.
Equipment for remote control Remote Control Unit RM-B150/B750 RCP-1000/1500/1530 RCP-751/921 RCP-1001/1501 Soft Carrying Case LC-DS300SFT Maintenance Manual Dimensions Note The command network unit (CNU) is not supported.
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 DXF-20W Viewfinder HDCAM series recorder HDW-2000 series recorder, HDW-S280 CBK-VF01 Viewfinder SBP-16/32 SBS-32G1A/64G1A SxS memory card MEAD-MS01, MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor Appendix WRR-855S UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit WRR-860C/861/862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner DWR-S01D Digital Wireless Receiver DXF-C5
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License Appendix 174 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.
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Index Numerics 2D 52 3D 52 3D depth warning 87 3D shooting guide 87 A Index 178 AC power 38 ACCESS lamps 26, 29 Accessories (optional) 173 Accessory fitting shoe 19 ALARM knob 24 Application software 154 Area setting 44 Arrow buttons (K, k, J, j) 28 ASSIGN. 0 switch 24 ASSIGN. 1/2/3 switches 23 ASSIGN.
E I EARPHONE jack 30 EJECT buttons 29 Electric color temperature filter 36 ESSENCE MARK button 28 EXPAND button 27 EXPAND FOCUS button 20 Expand thumbnail screen displaying 98 to increase the number of divisions External device connector 29 External devices 151 control 35 External power source 34 Eyecup 32 Index picture changing 99 Initial value 103 Internal clock 45 Interval Rec 79 Iris position 36 IRIS dial 21 98 L LCD panel 26 LEVEL CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4 knobs LIGHT connector 19 LIGHT switch 18 28 F
O OK mark(s) 90, 95 adding 96 deleting 96 setting 77 One-push auto focus 61 Operation status 34 Optional components 173 OUTPUT/DCC switch 24 P Index Parallax 15 PEAKING control 32 Picture Cache 78 Planning metadata 84 PLAY/PAUSE button/indicator 26 Plug 32 Power source voltage/battery remaining capacity 34 Power supply 37 POWER switch 18 Preset values, resetting 148 PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch 28 PREV button 26 PUSH AF button 22 R REC START button 22 Recording from pre-stored video 78 remaining time 73 re
formatting 73 loading 71 restoring 74 selecting 72 T W WARNING indicator 26 Warnings 159 WHITE BAL switch 24 White balance memory 36 White balance, adjusting 54 Wi-Fi adapter 29 Wireless microphone reception level Write protect 32, 71 Index TALLY indicators 30 Tally indicators 32 TALLY switch 30, 32 TC IN connector 30 TC OUT connector 30 Testing 156 THUMBNAIL button 27 THUMBNAIL indicator 27 THUMBNAIL menu 93 operations 94 Thumbnail screen 89 displaying OK clip thumbnails only 94 displaying the all clip
