4-735-109-13 (1) GB Digital Motion Picture Camera VENICE Operating Instructions MPC-3610 Firmware Version 3.
0002 Table of Contents 1. Overview Features............................................................................... 3 System Configuration......................................................... 6 Location and Function of Parts........................................... 7 2. Preparation Preparing a Power Supply................................................15 Setting the Clock...............................................................16 Attaching the VF Attachment and Handle..................
0003 1. Overview Features New 36×24 mm Full Frame CMOS Image Sensor Supports image capture at resolutions up to 6048 × 4032 pixels.* By switching the imager mode, the unit can natively support many shooting formats, including Super 35 24.3 × 12.8 mm, 4096 × 2160 pixel resolution (equivalent to 3-perforation motion picture film) and 4:3 Anamorphic* Super 35 24.3 × 18.3 mm, 4096 × 3024 pixel resolution (equivalent to 4-perforation motion picture film).
0004 1. Overview: Features Effective Picture Size Software Licenses The unit supports shooting in the following effective picture sizes. You can select software licenses (optional) according to the intended usage of the unit. Software licenses are installed using Maintenance > License Options (page 66) in the full menu. [Note] A software license is required to shoot in 6K 17:9, 6K 1.85:1, 6K 2.39:1, 6K 3:2, 5.7K 16:9, 4K 4:3, and 4K 6:5. Software license 6K 3:2 6K 1.
0005 1. Overview: Features Surround View Surround View is a mode available in the following imager modes that displays an image range that includes a 5% outer region beyond the effective picture size (top/bottom/left/right) in the viewfinder and SDI monitor output, allowing you to view a larger image range when shooting. The recorded image area does not include the outer region. 3.8K 16:9 4K 17:9 4K 4:3 [Notes] ˎˎ In this mode, limitations on the maximum project frame rate setting may apply.
0006 1. Overview System Configuration Microphone Holder (A-2182-620-A) Rod Clamp (A-2182-621-A) Rod (4-684-612-01) Microphone Holder assembly (X-2596-733-2) Screws P2.6×8 (2) (7-627-556-98) DVF-EL200 Viewfinder DVF-L700 Viewfinder (VF cable (A-2201-632-A or A-2201-633-A) is required) CBK-3610XS Camera Extension System ECM-680S, ECM-678, ECM-674 Microphone (EC-0.
0007 1. Overview Location and Function of Parts Simultaneously, the clip list screen is displayed on the sub display and can also be used for clip operations. To switch from playback mode to shooting mode, press the HOME button. Operator Side Air inlet 12 3 SxS memory card slot block (page 8) 8. Power switch 4 Set to the ON position () to turn the power on. Set to the OFF position () to turn the power off. [Notes] 5 16 9.
0008 1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts SxS memory card slot block (page 23) the tape measure hook as a reference. You can attach the end of a tape measure to the hook, and measure the distance from the subject. Assistant Side The SxS memory card slots are located behind the cover. 1 23 1 2 5 1 2 3 18 6 17 7 4 5 6 3 8 9 1. SxS memory card slots A/B 16 14 12 15 13 11 10 2.
0009 1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts 11. AUDIO IN connector (XLR 5-pin) Input external microphone or audio equipment signals. When the audio source is set to LINE or MIC using the AUDIO IN switch, this connector functions as an AUDIO IN CH-1 and AUDIO IN CH-2 connector. When the audio source is set to AES/EBU using the AUDIO IN switch, this connector functions as an AUDIO IN CH-1/2 and AUDIO IN CH-3/4 connector. 5 user function buttons. ITEM key 6 is the user function list EDIT button.
000 10 1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts 5. TC IN (timecode input) connector (BNC type) Rear To lock the timecode of the unit to an external source, input a reference timecode signal. 13 12 11 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 1. 24V OUT connector (DC OUT 24 V, Fischer 3-pin) 24 V DC power supply output connector (page 80). The output voltage and maximum output current of this connector vary depending on the input voltage to the unit.
000 11 1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts Top Bottom 1 23 4 1 2 Air vent 1. External device connector Used for updating an AXS-R7 AXS Recorder (option) when the AXS-R7 is attached to the unit (page 27) or for using camera wireless remote control (page 73) by connecting a CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN Adaptor (option). 2. Release button (page 17) 3. Handle/VF attachment mount (page 17) 4.
000 12 1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts category in the menu. Viewfinder/Monitor Screen 6. Exposure index indicator During shooting (recording or standby) and playback, the information selected in Monitoring > OSD Appearance > Status Info A/B Setup (page 58) in the full menu is displayed. Information displayed on the screen while recording 1 2 3 45 6 23 22 1. Recording frame rate indicator Displays the recording frame rate and project frame rate. 2.
000 13 1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts 18. SDI output REC trigger indicator Displays the first 8 characters of the name of the clip currently being recorded when recording. Displays the SDI output REC trigger status. State Technical > System Configuration > SDI Rec Remote Trigger in the full menu Off HD SDI Remote I/F Display Recording command superimposed on the SDI output – Stop command Rec command Parallel Rec Stop command Rec command 19.
000 14 1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts 9. Warning icon Information displayed on the playback screen Displayed when other than a high temperature warning message is issued. The description is displayed in the Info category in the menu. The following information is displayed on the playback picture. 89 7 6 1 2 3 4 1. Time data display Displays the duration or timecode, depending on the TC/Media category > TC Display setting in the menu (page 41). 2.
000 15 2. Preparation Preparing a Power Supply You can use a battery pack or AC power via an AC adaptor. For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below. Lithium-ion battery pack BP-FL75 BP-FLX75 AC adaptor AC-DN2B AC-DN10 Using a Battery Pack Insert the battery pack into the battery pack mount (page 10) of the battery adaptor, then slide the battery pack down to lock it in place.
000 16 2. Preparation Setting the Clock When you use the unit for the first time, the initial setup screen appears on the sub display when the power is turned on. Set the date and time of the built-in clock using this display. Time Zone The value shows the time difference from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Change the setting if needed. [Note] When Time Zone is changed, the clock setting changes according to the time difference.
000 17 2. Preparation Attaching the VF Attachment and Handle Attaching the VF Attachment Attaching the Handle 1 1 2 Slide the VF attachment on in the direction of the arrow to attach it. Position the VF attachment in the desired front/rear position, then turn the lock lever to secure it in position. 2 Slide the handle on in the direction of the arrow to attach it. Position the handle in the desired front/rear position, then turn the lock lever to secure it in position.
000 18 2. Preparation Mounting a Lens and Adjusting the Flange Focal Length Recommended PL mount lens (Super 35mm size) SCL-PK6/F, SCL-PK6/M (set of 6 lenses, 20 mm/25 mm/35 mm/50 mm/85 mm/135 mm) SCL-PK3/F, SCL-PK3/M (set of 3 lenses, 20 mm/25 mm/135 mm) SCL-P11X15 1 Remove the mount cover from the lens mount by turning the PL mount lever counterclockwise.
000 19 2. Preparation: Mounting a Lens and Adjusting the Flange Focal Length 4 Adjusting the flange focal length 1 Remove the six Torx screws and remove the PL mount flange. 5 PL mount flange 1 2 3 Shims Loosen the four Phillips screws on both sides of the PL connectors (two locations), and remove the PL connectors and PL connector plates. When using circular shims Attach with the surface that has markings on it facing the front. Markings Attach shims to the PL mount adaptor (three locations).
000 20 2. Preparation: Mounting a Lens and Adjusting the Flange Focal Length Removing the PL Lens Adaptor Remove the PL lens adaptor when you want to mount an E mount lens to the unit. Attachment/ removal is performed with the rear side of the unit facing down. Remove the six hex screws (2.5 mm) and remove the PL lens adaptor. To attach the PL lens adaptor 1 Check that the mount lever is in the locked position.
000 21 2. Preparation Attaching a Viewfinder Available viewfinders for the unit DVF-EL200: OLED color viewfinder DVF-L700: LCD color viewfinder Attaching a Viewfinder 1 Viewfinders are available separately. This section describes attachment of the DVFEL200 as an example. For details about attaching each viewfinder, refer to the operating instructions of the viewfinder. 2 [CAUTION] Do not leave the unit with the eyepiece of the viewfinder facing the sun.
000 22 2. Preparation: Attaching a Viewfinder To adjust the left/right position and height (angle) 1 2 2 Rotation lock lever Loosen the rod lock lever at the front of the VF attachment. 2 Slide the VF attachment rod left/right and turn the rod up/down to adjust the viewfinder position. 1 2 2 3 1 Lock screw Rod lock lever 3 Tighten the rod lock lever. [Note] When the rod lock lever is loosened, adjust the lock screw using a hex wrench (3 mm) to prevent the viewfinder from falling down.
000 23 2. Preparation Handling SxS Memory Cards This unit records audio and video on SxS memory cards (optional) loaded in the card slots. About SxS Memory Cards Use the following Sony SxS memory cards or XQD memory cards.* * When using an XQD memory card, the XQD ExpressCard adaptor (QDA-EX1) is required. The supported memory cards differ depending on the recording format.
000 24 2. Preparation: Handling SxS Memory Cards Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards Checking the Remaining Recording Time When an unformatted SxS memory card or an SxS memory card formatted in another specification is loaded, a message notifying you that the media has a different file system appears. In this case, format the memory card in the following way.
000 25 2. Preparation Handling SD Cards for Saving Configuration Data You can store the configuration file of the camera on an SD card (optional). The stored file can be loaded from the SD card. Supported SD Cards SDHC memory cards* (Speed Class: 4 to 10, nonUHS, Capacity: 2 GB to 32 GB) SD memory cards* (File system: FAT 16, Capacity: up to 2 GB) * Referred to as “SD cards” in this manual. Inserting an SD Card Insert an SD card into the SD card slot (page 11).
000 26 2. Preparation Using with AXS-R7 You can record video/audio in RAW or X-OCN to an AXS-R7 AXS (Access Memory Card System) Recorder (optional) by attaching the recorder to the unit. Docking module Inserting an AXS Memory Card AXS-R7 [Note] 1 To attach an AXS-R7 to the unit, the firmware version of the AXS-R7 may need to be updated according to the version of the unit (page 27). The following shows the version compatibility. Version of unit 1.0, 1.01 2.01 3.
000 27 2. Preparation: Using with AXS-R7 Recording to an AXS Memory Card You can select the format for recording to an AXS memory card using Project category > AXS Rec Format (page 41) in the menu. During AXS standalone recording on the AXS-R7, recording automatically switches to the second AXS memory card when the first card becomes full. If using an S24 AXS memory card with AXS Rec Format set to X-OCN XT, the following restrictions apply depending on the Imager Mode setting.
000 28 3. Camera Operations Sub Display The sub display displays the Home screen, clip list screen, playback screen, menu screen, full menu screen, and user functions screen. You can switch between the screens on the sub display using the buttons on the Assistant side of the unit.
000 29 3. Camera Operations: Sub Display Status display area Home Screen Press the HOME button on the Assistant side to display the Home screen. You can check the status of the unit and set basic settings for the unit on the Home screen. Item name/Setting value/Function display area 1 2 ITEM key 2 2 ITEM key 3 3 1. FPS Displays and sets the video frame rate. 2. Exposure Index Displays and sets the exposure index (EI) (top icon displays the base ISO sensitivity). 3. Shutter 4.
000 30 3. Camera Operations: Sub Display 12. Warning icon Displayed when other than a high temperature warning message is issued. The description is displayed in the Info category in the menu. 13. Ext-LK icon Displayed when the internal timecode generator is locked to an external signal input to the TC IN (timecode input) connector.
000 31 3. Camera Operations Operations on the Home Screen of the Sub Display Basic Operation 1 Press the HOME button. The Home screen appears. Changing the brightness of the sub display You can change the brightness of the sub display using Technical > Control Display > Brightness level (page 64) in the full menu.
000 32 3. Camera Operations: Operations on the Home Screen of the Sub Display EI Operation LUT Operation You can switch the Base ISO by pressing ITEM key 1 on the Home screen. 1 Setting a LUT Press ITEM key 1 on the Home screen. The EI setup screen appears. You can set a LUT for each output system using ITEM key 5 on the Home screen. The Base ISO is changed (page 35).
000 33 3. Camera Operations: Operations on the Home Screen of the Sub Display 4 5 Loading an ASC CDL file Use the button (ITEM key 2), button (ITEM key 5), or MENU dial to select a category (User 3D LUT or Preset Look). You can load an ASC CDL file stored on an SD card into the unit. [Note] Press the MENU dial or Set button (ITEM key 3) to apply the setting. Save the ASC CDL file in the following directory on the SD card (page 79). PRIVATE\SONY\PRO\CDL\ Loading a User 3D LUT file You can load a User
000 34 3. Camera Operations: Operations on the Home Screen of the Sub Display Changing the User 3D LUT File You can change the currently selected User 3D LUT file. 1 Press the Edit Look button (ITEM key 4) on the LUT selection screen. The Look selection screen appears. Changing the ASC CDL File You can change the currently selected ASC CDL file. 1 2 2 3 Press the Edit Look button (ITEM key 4) on the LUT selection screen. The Look selection screen appears.
000 35 3. Camera Operations: Operations on the Home Screen of the Sub Display Home Screen Items on the Sub Display Item Description Exposure Index Sets the EI value. You can change the Base ISO setting by pressing the Change Base button (ITEM key 4) and then simultaneously pressing the two Change buttons (ITEM key 1 and ITEM key 3) on the subsequent screen. The available settings vary as follows depending on the Base ISO setting.
000 36 3. Camera Operations: Operations on the Home Screen of the Sub Display Item Description LUT Configures settings related to the LUT to apply to the output video. Page 1 SDI 1/2 (ITEM key 2): Log Display only, as LUT cannot be applied to the SDI 1/2 output image. SDI 3/4 (ITEM key 3): Log/Look Selects the LUT to apply to the SDI 3/4 output image. Disabled when Monitoring category > Output Format > SDI 1/2 is set to 4K/QFHD in the menu.
000 37 3. Camera Operations User Functions Screen You can press the USER button (page 9) to display the user functions screen on the sub display and use the ITEM keys 1 to 5 as assignable buttons (User 1 to 5). There are also four assignable buttons (pages 7, 8, 9) to which you can assign various functions. Functions can be assigned to these buttons using the user functions screen, in addition to using Project > Assignable Button in the full menu.
000 38 3. Camera Operations: User Functions Screen Assignable Button setting Function AXS Slot Change SxS Slot Change Fan Mode Format Media AXS Slot A Format Media AXS Slot B Format Media SxS Slot A Format Media SxS Slot B APR Lens Interface VF Highlight Clip Ind VF False Color Auto White Balance Picture Cache Rec Iris Open (1/16 stop) Iris Close (1/16 stop) Switches the active slot when two AXS memory cards are inserted. Switches between A and B each time the key is pressed.
000 39 3. Camera Operations: User Functions Screen Assignable Button setting Function VF Frame Line Turns superimposition of frame lines on the viewfinder/monitor screen output image on/off. Turns the zebra function of the viewfinder/ monitor screen output image on/off. Turns the information display on the viewfinder/monitor screen output image on/off. Turns the focus magnifier function of the viewfinder on/off.
000 40 3. Camera Operations Menu Operations By pressing the MENU button while shooting (during recording or recording standby) or during playback, you can display and operate the menu screen on the sub display.
000 41 3. Camera Operations: Menu Operations TC/Media category Menu Item List Default values are shown underlined and in bold text. The items available in each category are given below. Project category Item TC Mode Settings Preset F-Run (Ext-Lk)/ Preset R-Run/Int Regen TC Display Setting TC Setting (set when switching (H, M, S, F) to another screen) Reset TC Format Timecode/Duration Default values are shown underlined and in bold text.
000 42 3. Camera Operations: Menu Operations Monitoring category Item Moni. Details (ITEM key 6) Default values are shown underlined and in bold text. [Notes] 1) ˎˎ The unit supports independent configuration of Status Info and Frame Line for each system. The display information for the A and B output images is configured using the Monitoring menu (page 58). ˎˎ Info and Frame Line may not be displayed depending on the Output Format setting.
000 43 3. Camera Operations: Menu Operations Checking the Status using the Info Category No. 6 Page Lens ˎˎLens model name ˎˎT value of iris [Note] You can check the status of media and the battery, and check the contents of warnings and errors that are issued using the Info category. The contents of the display update in realtime as the status of the unit changes. The Info category consists of the following seven information pages. Turn the MENU dial to switch the page. No.
000 44 3. Camera Operations: Menu Operations Recording Format Settings The following recording formats can be selected for different combinations of effective picture size and project frame rate settings. If a value shown underlined and in bold text is selected, a Log or LUT setting can be applied to the recorded video signal. AXS Rec Format and SxS Rec Format combinations Effective picture size (Imager Mode) 6K 3:2 (6048×4032) Main recording format AXS Rec Format X-OCN XT X-OCN ST X-OCN LT 6K 1.
000 45 3. Camera Operations: Menu Operations Effective picture size (Imager Mode) 5.
000 46 3. Camera Operations: Menu Operations Effective picture size (Imager Mode) 4K 17:9 Surround (4096×2160) Picture size (4552×2400) Main recording format AXS Rec Format RAW SQ X-OCN XT X-OCN ST X-OCN LT 3.8K (QFHD) 16:9 (3840×2160) RAW SQ X-OCN XT X-OCN ST X-OCN LT 3.
000 47 3. Camera Operations: Menu Operations Effective picture size (Imager Mode) 6K 1.85:1 (6054×3272) Recording format SxS main recording format (SxS Rec Format) 1) 4K XAVC-I Class480 4K XAVC-I Class300 6K 17:9 (6054×3192) MPEG HD422 P FHD ProRes 422 HQ P FHD ProRes 422 P 4K XAVC-I Class480 4K XAVC-I Class300 6K 2.39:1 (6048×2534) 4K XAVC-I Class480 4K XAVC-I Class300 5.
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000 49 3. Camera Operations: Menu Operations Effective picture size (Imager Mode) 3.8K (QFHD) 16:9 (3840×2160) Recording format SxS main recording format (SxS Rec Format) 1) QFHD XAVC-I Class480 QFHD XAVC-I Class300 3.
000 50 3. Camera Operations Full Menu Operations The full menu for configuring the required settings for shooting and playback is displayed on the sub display be pressing and holding the MENU button for 2 seconds or longer. Controls MENU button (page 8) Menu Structure Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer to display the full menu on the sub display. SEL/SET dial (MENU dial) (page 8) Shooting menu Turn to move the cursor in the corresponding direction to select setting items or setting values.
000 51 3. Camera Operations Full Menu List The functions and available settings of each menu item are given below. Shooting Menu Default values are shown underlined and in bold text. Shooting > FPS Sets the shooting frame rate. [Note] FPS cannot be configured if Project > Basic Setting > SxS Rec Format in the full menu is set to interlaced recording. In this case, the Fixed/Variable Select setting changes to Fixed.
000 52 3. Camera Operations: Full Menu List Shooting > Exposure Index Sets the EI value. Menu item Settings Description Selects the EI value. EI Select The setting changes as follows depending on the Project > Basic Setting > Base ISO (page 54) setting in the full menu.
000 53 3. Camera Operations: Full Menu List 1) Shooting > Look Makes settings related to Preset Look. Menu item ASC CDL Process Settings CDL Off/Look -> CDL/ CDL -> Look 2) Description Sets whether to apply ASC CDL to the output video. When applying, specify the ASC CDL processing sequence. CDL Off: Do not apply ASC CDL to the output video. CDL -> Look: Apply CDL before applying Look. Look -> CDL: Apply CDL after applying Look.
000 54 3. Camera Operations: Full Menu List Project Menu Default values are shown underlined and in bold text. Project > Basic Setting Makes settings related to picture size and project frame rate. Menu item Settings Description Imager Mode 6K 3:2/6K 1.85:1/6K 17:9/ Selects the effective picture size. 6K 2.39:1/5.7K 16:9/4K 6:5/ [Notes] 4K 4:3/4K 4:3 Surround View/ ˎˎ 6K 3:2/6K 1.85:1/6K 17:9 are displayed only when a 4K 17:9/4K 17:9 Surround View/ Full Frame license is installed. 3.8K 16:9/3.
000 55 3. Camera Operations: Full Menu List Project > Special Recording Makes settings related to picture cache recording. Menu item Settings Cache Rec Duration 0-2sec/2-4sec/4-6sec/ 6-8sec/8-10sec/13-15sec/ 22-24sec/28-30sec Description Sets the playback duration of video to cache in picture cache memory. The maximum value that can be set for each memory card is given below. When recording to an SxS memory card SxS Rec Format Project Frame Rate 23.
000 56 3. Camera Operations: Full Menu List Project > Assignable Button Assigns functions to assignable buttons. TC/Media Menu For details about assigning functions, see “User Functions Screen” (page 37). Menu item <1> <2> <3> <4> Settings page 37 page 37 page 37 page 37 page 37 page 37 page 37 page 37 page 37 Project > All File Makes settings related to All-settings files.
000 57 3. Camera Operations: Full Menu List TC/Media > Clip Name Format Sets clip names. (Clip name: Camera ID + Reel Number + Shot Number + date + random string) Menu item Settings Description SxS Root Folder Name XDROOT/Cam ID + Reel# Sets the naming format for the volume label and root folder names on an SxS card. XDROOT: Root folder is named “XDROOT”. Cam ID + Reel#: Volume label name and root folder name follow the Cam ID naming format.
000 58 3. Camera Operations: Full Menu List Monitoring Menu Default values are shown underlined and in bold text. Monitoring > Output Format Makes settings related to output format. Menu item Settings SDI 1/2 The available settings vary according to the imager mode, project frame rate, and SxS recording format settings. SDI 3/4 The available settings vary depending on the SDI 1/2 setting. Monitor The available settings vary depending on the SDI 1/2 setting.
000 59 3. Camera Operations: Full Menu List Monitoring > OSD Appearance Makes settings related to information and frame lines superimposed on each output signal. On/Off setting is selected using a checkbox (excluding Frame Line on Playback). On: Checkbox selected Off: Checkbox cleared Menu item Settings Description Frame Line A/B Setup Center Marker Selects whether to display the center marker in the output information set for Frame Line A and Line A (On/Off) Frame Line B.
000 60 3. Camera Operations: Full Menu List Monitoring > Frame Line Makes settings related to lines and markers displayed on the output image. Menu item Settings Description Frame Line on On/Off Turns the function to superimpose frame lines Playback during playback on/off. Monitoring > User Frame Line Makes settings related to the user frame lines. Menu item Settings Width 3 to 479 (240) Height 3 to 269 (135) H Position Max. –476 to 476 (±0) V Position Max.
000 61 3. Camera Operations: Full Menu List Monitoring > VF Display Makes settings related to the viewfinder display. Menu item Settings VF LUT Log/s709/R709(800%) Status Info Info. A/Info. B/Off Frame Line Frame Line A/Frame Line B/Off VF Magnifier Ratio ×2.0 / ×4.0 / ×2.0/×4.0 Color –99 to ±0 to +99 Monitoring > VF Function Makes settings related to viewfinder functions.
000 62 3. Camera Operations: Full Menu List Audio > Audio Configuration Makes settings related to audio input/output.
000 63 3. Camera Operations: Full Menu List Technical > System Configuration Makes settings related to control of the unit. Menu item Settings Lens 12pin On/Off Description Turns the 12-pin lens interface on/off. [Note] Technical > Network Makes settings related to the network. Menu item Settings Setting LAN/Wireless/Off DHCP (On/Off) LAN If changing this setting while the lens is attached to the unit, turn the turn off and then on again.
000 64 3. Camera Operations: Full Menu List Technical > Network Makes settings related to the network. Menu item Settings Channel (Auto(5GHz)/Auto/CH1/ CH2/CH3/CH4/CH5/CH6/CH7/ CH8/CH9/CH10/CH11) DHCP (On/Off) Description Sets the channel of the access point. Technical > Battery Makes settings related to batteries. Menu item Settings Near End:Info Battery 5% to 100% (5% increments) [Notes] ˎˎ Configurable only when Network Mode is set to Access Point.
000 65 3. Camera Operations: Full Menu List Technical > Genlock Makes settings related to genlock. Menu item Settings Input Source HD SDI/Analog Reference Lock Type Internal/External(HD)/ External(SD) Technical > Lens Configuration Makes settings related to E mount lenses. Menu item Settings E-Mount Shading Auto/Off Comp. E-Mt Chro. Aber. Comp. Auto/Off Maintenance Menu Description Selects the genlock input signal. HD SDI: Digital Analog: Analog Displays the genlock status.
000 66 3. Camera Operations: Full Menu List Maintenance > Reset to Default Returns the unit to factory default state. Menu item Settings Reset Execute/Cancel Maintenance > License Options Installs software options.
000 67 3. Camera Operations Clip Operations on the Sub Display Clip operations are performed using the clip list screen and the playback screen. You can play a clip by selecting the clip to play from the clip list screen displayed on the sub display. When AXS Rec Format is not set to Rec Off in the Project category in the menu, AXS media becomes playable. Similarly, when SxS Rec Format is not set to Rec Off, SxS media becomes playable. 8.
000 68 3. Camera Operations: Clip Operations on the Sub Display Status display area Playback Screen 1 The playback screen is displayed when you select a clip to play on the clip list screen and press the MENU dial or Play button (ITEM key 3). 2 3 4 10 9 Function display area 1 2 3 5 8 1. Time data display Displays the timecode of the playback position. 2. Clip number Displays the Current playback clip number/ Total number of playable clips. 7 6 7.
000 69 3. Camera Operations Playback You can play recorded clips while the unit is in standby mode. Playback operations [Note] Playback operation is performed using the buttons on the sub display (page 68). Play/Pause button: Pause playback. To resume playback, press this button again. F Fwd button/F Rev button: Fast forward/reverse. To return to normal playback, press the Play/ Pause button. Stop/Clips button: Stop playback and return to the clip list screen.
000 70 3. Camera Operations Operations on the Home Screen of the Mini Display You can check the status of the unit and set basic settings for the unit on the Home screen of the mini display. 1 2 3 4 5 Controls HOME button (page 7) Press to return to the Home screen. Unconfirmed changes are canceled. Basic Operation 1 2 ITEM key 1 ( ) (page 7) Press ITEM key 1, 2, or 3. The cursor appears. Select the item to set using the button (ITEM key 1) or button (ITEM key 3).
000 71 3. Camera Operations: Operations on the Home Screen of the Mini Display Home Screen Items on the Mini Display Item Description Exposure Index Sets the EI value. The setting changes as follows depending on the Project > Basic Setting > Base ISO (page 54) setting in the full menu.
000 72 3. Camera Operations Clip Operations on the Mini Display You can play a clip by selecting the clip to play from the clip screen displayed on the mini display. When AXS Rec Format is not set to Rec Off in the Project category in the menu, AXS media becomes playable. Similarly, when SxS Rec Format is not set to Rec Off, SxS media becomes playable. When both AXS and SxS media playback is enabled, you can select the active media on the clip list screen (page 67) of the sub display.
000 73 4. Network Network Setup and Operations Connecting the unit to a network allows you to control various settings of the unit from a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device and to display information about the unit. Overview of Network Function When the unit and a device are connected via wired LAN or wireless LAN, the unit can be accessed from a browser on the device, displaying the web remote control and enabling the following operations.
000 74 4. Network: Network Setup and Operations 4 Insert the CBK-WA02 into the USB connector of the USB extension adaptor. 1 2 3 4 5 Connecting in access point mode The unit can connect to devices that are set up as an access point. Smartphone/ Tablet Computer 6 Set Technical > Network > Setting (page 63) in the full menu to Wireless. Set Technical > Network > Wireless > Network Mode (page 63) in the full menu to Access Point.
000 75 4. Network: Network Setup and Operations Connecting using access point auto detection The unit can connect by detecting connection access points automatically, without having to enter the SSID manually. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Set Technical > Network > Setting (page 63) in the full menu to Wireless. Set Technical > Network > Wireless > Network Mode (page 63) in the full menu to Station. Select Technical > Network > Wireless > Scan Networks (page 63) in the full menu.
000 76 4. Network: Network Setup and Operations OSS (Open Source Software) Information screen Select OSS Information in the Global Menu to display the open source software information. Playback screen Recording Slide the Lock slider below the Rec button to the right to disable the Rec button operation. HOME button Press the HOME button to return to the Camera screen.
000 77 5. Shooting Basic Operations Basic recording can be performed with the following procedures. 1 2 3 Make sure that the necessary devices are attached to the unit and power is supplied to them. Set the power switch (page 7) to the ON position. The recording screen is displayed on the viewfinder screen. Load the memory card(s). If you load two AXS memory card or SxS memory cards, recording is continued by automatically switching to the second card when the first card becomes full.
000 78 5. Shooting Useful Functions Simultaneous Recording Picture Cache Recording Recording Review (Rec Review) You can simultaneously record two sizes of pictures on an SxS memory card in one slot. You can also simultaneously record an HD signal on an SxS memory card in the unit while recording video and audio in RAW format on the AXS-R7.
000 79 5. Shooting: Useful Functions Highlight Clip Indicator False Color Display You can display clipped highlight areas in red in the Monitor output image and viewfinder output image. Press the assignable buttons (pages 37, 38) assigned with Monitor Highlight Clip Ind and VF Highlight Clip Ind to switch the highlight clip indicators on/off. You can display false color in the viewfinder by pressing the B/False Color button (DVF-EL200) or SPARE button (DVF-L700) on the viewfinder attached to the unit.
000 80 6. Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices To display the recording/playback image on an external monitor, select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected. The output signal from the unit can be recorded by connecting a recording device, such as a VTR. The same status information and menus can be displayed on the external monitor as those on the viewfinder screen.
000 81 6. Connecting External Devices: Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices AUX Connector (LEMO 5-pin) Outputs the timecode signal. No.
000 82 6. Connecting External Devices External Synchronization When shooting with multiple units, synchronized recording can be performed using a specific reference signal to synchronize the timecode among all the units. Synchronizing the Phase of the Video Signal (Genlock) Genlock operation is enabled by supplying one of the following reference signals to the GENLOCK IN connector (page 10) of the unit. ˎˎHDSDI 1.
000 83 7. Appendix Usage Precautions Read this section in conjunction with the information provided in the supplied “Before Using This Unit” document. Use and Storage Do not subject the unit to severe shock The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped. Do not cover the unit while operating Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build-up. After use Always set the power switch to OFF. Before storing the unit for a long period Remove the battery pack.
000 84 7. Appendix: Usage Precautions of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may appear spontaneously. These problems are not a malfunction. Note that any such problems have no effect on recorded data. OLED Panels The OLED panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%.
000 85 7. Appendix: Usage Precautions Notes on Security ˎˎSONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM A FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT PROPER SECURITY MEASURES ON TRANSMISSION DEVICES, UNAVOIDABLE DATA LEAKS RESULTING FROM TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS, OR SECURITY PROBLEMS OF ANY KIND. ˎˎDepending on the operating environment, unauthorized third parties on the network may be able to access the unit. When connecting the unit to the network, be sure to confirm that the network is protected securely.
000 86 7. Appendix Recording Formats and Output Signals SDI OUT Connector Output Formats The serial digital signal from an SDI OUT connector is output according to the Project category and Monitoring category settings in the menu. For details about Project category settings combinations, see “Recording Format Settings” (page 44). Default values are shown underlined and in bold text. Project Project Frame Rate 59.94/50 Imager Mode 4K 17:9 3.8K 16:9 4K 17:9/ 3.
000 87 7. Appendix: Recording Formats and Output Signals Project Project Frame Rate 47.95 Project Project Frame Rate 29.97/25 [Note] 6K 3:2 is not supported when Project Frame Rate is set to 29.97. Imager Mode 4K 4:3/4K 17:9 Imager Mode 6K 1.85:1/ 6K 2.39:1/ 6K 3:2/ 6K 17:9/ 5.7K 16:9/ 4K 4:3/ 4K 6:5/ 4K 17:9 3.8K 16:9 6K 1.85:1/ 6K 2.39:1/ 6K 3:2/ 6K 17:9/ 5.7K 16:9/ 4K 4:3/ 4K 6:5/ 4K 17:9/ 3.
000 88 7. Appendix: Recording Formats and Output Signals Project Project Frame Rate 24 Imager Mode 6K 1.85:1/ 6K 2.39:1/ 6K 3:2/ 6K 17:9/ 4K 4:3/ 4K 6:5/ 4K 17:9 3.
000 89 7. Appendix: Recording Formats and Output Signals Project Project Frame Rate 23.98 Imager Mode 6K 1.85:1/ 6K 2.39:1/ 6K 3:2/ 6K 17:9/ 5.7K 16:9/ 4K 4:3/ 4K 6:5/ 4K 17:9 3.8K 16:9 6K 1.85:1/ 6K 2.39:1/ 6K 3:2/ 6K 17:9/ 5.7K 16:9/ 4K 4:3/ 4K 6:5/ 4K 17:9/ 3.
000 90 7. Appendix: Recording Formats and Output Signals MONITOR OUT Connector/HDMI OUT Connector Output Formats The digital signal from the MONITOR OUT and HDMI OUT connectors is output according to the Project category and Monitoring category settings in the menu. For details about Project category settings combinations, see “Recording Format Settings” (page 44). Default values are shown underlined and in bold text. Project Project Frame Rate 59.94/50 Imager Mode 4K 17:9 3.8K 16:9 4K 17:9/ 3.
000 91 7. Appendix: Recording Formats and Output Signals Project Project Frame Rate 29.97/25 [Note] 6K 3:2 is not supported when Project Frame Rate is set to 29.97. Imager Mode 6K 1.85:1/ 6K 2.39:1/ 6K 3:2/ 6K 17:9/ 5.7K 16:9/ 4K 4:3/ 4K 6:5/ 4K 17:9 3.8K 16:9 6K 1.85:1/ 6K 2.39:1/ 6K 3:2/ 6K 17:9/ 5.7K 16:9/ 4K 4:3/ 4K 6:5/ 4K 17:9/ 3.
000 92 7. Appendix: Recording Formats and Output Signals Project Project Frame Rate 24 Imager Mode 6K 1.85:1/ 6K 2.39:1/ 6K 3:2/ 6K 17:9/ 4K 4:3/ 4K 6:5/ 4K 17:9 3.
000 93 7. Appendix: Recording Formats and Output Signals Project Project Frame Rate 23.98 Imager Mode 6K 1.85:1/ 6K 2.39:1/ 6K 3:2/ 6K 17:9/ 5.7K 16:9/ 4K 4:3/ 4K 6:5/ 4K 17:9 3.8K 16:9 6K 1.85:1/ 6K 2.39:1/ 6K 3:2/ 6K 17:9/ 5.7K 16:9/ 4K 4:3/ 4K 6:5/ 4K 17:9/ 3.
000 94 7. Appendix Error/Warning Indications If a warning, caution, or operating condition that requires confirmation occurs on the unit, a message is displayed on the sub display, the REC lamp starts flashing, and a warning sound is emitted. The buzzer is output to the built-in speaker or to the headphones connected via the headphone connector.
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000 96 7. Appendix Items Saved in Files Table legend Yes: Saved No: Not saved –: Not saved (temporary setting) Item Sub-item Look File Load User 3D LUT Reset User 3D LUT Reset All User 3D LUTs Load ASC CDL Reset ASC CDL Reset All ASC CDLs Shooting Menu 1) Item Sub-item FPS Fixed/Variable Select FPS Select Shutter Select Step/Cont. Select Add/Change Step Delete Step ND Position EI Select Color Temp.
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000 102 7. Appendix Licenses MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
000 103 7. Appendix Specifications General Specifications Mass Approx. 3.9 kg (8 lb 9.6 oz) (excluding handle, VF attachment, bottom cover) See page 105. Dimensions Power requirements 12 V DC (11 V to 17 V) 24 V DC (22 V to 32 V) Power consumption Approx. 60 W (when recording XAVC) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Continuous operating time Approx.
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000 105 7. Appendix: Specifications Dimensions Trademarks Unit: mm (inches) 165 (6 1/2) 120 (4 3/4) 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 15.2 (5/8) 16.5 (21/32) 10-UNC 3/8-16, Depth: 10.7 61.5 (2 1/2) 25 (1) 25 (1) 2-UNC 1/4-20 3-UNC 3/8-16 147 (5 7/8) 24 (31/32) 27.7 (1 1/8) 25 (1) 10-UNC 1/4-20, Depth: 10.7 25 (1) 9.25 (3/8) UNC 3/8-16, Depth: 7 25 (1) 17 (11/16) 61.
