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Table of Contents

Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone

System) ..................................................................................... 45

Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment....................................... 47

Tripod Mounting ....................................................................................... 48

Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 49

Using the Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 49

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ....................................................... 50

Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings

Setting the Video Format .......................................................................... 51

Selecting the Recording Mode ........................................................ 53
Changing the Video Format ............................................................ 53

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance ............................. 54

Adjusting the Black Balance........................................................... 54
Adjusting the White Balance .......................................................... 55

Setting the Electronic Shutter................................................................... 57

Shutter Modes ................................................................................. 57
Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed ............................... 57

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment ............ 59

Adjusting the Audio Level ........................................................................ 60

Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 Connectors ......................................... 60

Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector.... 60
Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4 ........................................... 61

Setting the Time Data ................................................................................ 62

Setting the Timecode.......................................................................  62
Setting the User Bits........................................................................  63
Synchronizing the Timecode...........................................................  63

Setting Shot Data ....................................................................................... 65

Creating a Shot ID........................................................................... 65

Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information

(Status Screens).................................................................................... 66

Chapter 4 : Shooting

Handling SxS Memory Cards................................................................... 68

About SxS Memory Cards ..............................................................  68
Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory Cards......................................  69
Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Use..........................................  70

Summary of Contents for PMW-500

Page 1: ...ation manuals for the PMW 500 Solid State Memory Camcorder English Japanese French German Italian Spanish and Chinese versions in PDF format For more details see Using the CD ROM on page 14 PMW 500 SYM 4 260 128 03 1 Sony Corporation Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan 2011 03 32 2010 SOLID STATE MEMORY CAMCORDER PMW 500 ...

Page 2: ...s not operate normally or has been dropped WARNING Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss In order to use this product safely avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels For the customers in the U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limi...

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Page 5: ...Screen 30 Chapter 2 Preparations Preparing a Power Supply 35 Using a Battery Pack 35 Using AC Power 36 Attaching the Viewfinder 37 Attaching the Viewfinder 37 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position 37 Using the BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket 38 Detaching the Eyepiece 39 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen 39 Setting the Area of Use 40 Setting the Date Time of the Internal Clock 41 Mounting a...

Page 6: ...utter Modes 57 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed 57 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment 59 Adjusting the Audio Level 60 Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 Connectors 60 Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector 60 Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4 61 Setting the Time Data 62 Setting the Timecode 6...

Page 7: ...ns Frame Rec Function 81 Shooting with Slow Quick Motion 82 Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec Function 83 Framing Shots with the Freeze Mix Function 84 Recording Proxy Data 85 Recording Proxy Data While Recording Clips 85 Recording Proxy Data for Existing Clips 86 Deleting All Proxy Data from a USB Flash Drive 86 Planning Metadata Operations 87 Loading a Planning Metadata File into Camcorder ...

Page 8: ...FILE Menu 150 Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches 155 Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN 0 Switch 155 Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN 2 Switch 156 Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN 1 and 3 Switches the ASSIGNABLE 4 and 5 Switches and the COLOR TEMP Button 156 Functions That Can Be Assigned to the RET Button on the Lens 159 Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User ...

Page 9: ...Picture on an External Device 171 Nonlinear Editing 172 Recording External Input Signals 172 Configuring a Shooting and Recording System 173 Chapter 9 Maintenance Testing the Camcorder 174 Maintenance 174 Cleaning the Viewfinder 174 Note about the Battery Terminal 175 Operation Warnings 176 Error Indication 176 Warning Indication 177 Appendix Important Notes on Operation 184 Exchanging the Battery...

Page 10: ...ontents 10 Chart of Optional Components and Accessories 191 About i LINK 192 MPEG 4 Visual Patent Portfolio License 193 MPEG 2 Video Patent Portfolio License 193 About Bitmap Fonts 193 About OpenSSL 194 Index 197 ...

Page 11: ...erating mode This manual indicates those modes by using the following marks When these marks appear the associated function or information is available only in that mode HD mode When OPERATION Format HD SD in the setup menu is set to HD UDF mode When OPERATION Format File System in the setup menu is set to UDF FAT mode When OPERATION Format File System in the setup menu is set to FAT FAT HD mode W...

Page 12: ...rs a choice of bit rates either 35 Mbps HQ mode or 25 Mbps SP mode For recording in UDF mode it offers a choice of bit rates either 35 Mbps HQ mode or 50 Mbps HD422 mode By utilizing an efficient compression format the camcorder records high quality HD images for long recording time of approx 60 minutes at 50 Mbps HD422 mode or approx 90 minutes at 35 Mbps HQ mode on a single 32 GB SxS memory card...

Page 13: ... to transfer clips and other files from this camcorder to a computer You can also use the Live Logging function to transfer proxy AV data to a computer as you shoot for logging of the video currently being shot Inherits unique features of XDCAM series The camcorder inherits the workflow features of the XDCAM series including thumbnail display and metadata management and improves them by introducin...

Page 14: ...d USB Reader Writer to the computer Preparations The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the documents contained on the CD ROM Adobe Reader Version 6 0 or higher Memo If Adobe Reader is not installed you can download it from the following URL http www adobe com Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other co...

Page 15: ... BC L70 BC L160 or another battery charger d DC OUT 12V DC power output connector 4 pin female Supplies power for an optional WRR 860C 861 862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner maximum 0 5 A Note Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF synthesized diversity tuner e Battery attachment shoe Attach a BP GL95 GL65 L80S L60S Battery Pack Alternatively you can attach an AC DN2B DN10 AC Adaptor to ...

Page 16: ... lens in position using the lens locking lever fit this rubber over the lower of the two projections This fixes the lens mount preventing it from coming loose h Viewfinder front to back positioning knob LOCK knob Loosen this knob to adjust the front to back position of the viewfinder see page 37 i Fitting for optional microphone holder Fit an optional CAC 12 Microphone Holder see page 44 j Shoulde...

Page 17: ...viewfinder screen for about three seconds You can change a MAINTENANCE menu setting so that different white balance settings can be stored for different FILTER selector positions This allows you to automatically obtain optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions in linkage with the filter selection For details see Adjusting the White Balance page 55 d MENU knob Changes the item selec...

Page 18: ...tch see page 155 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 d MONITO...

Page 19: ...adjustment of the white balance PRST Adjust the color temperature to the preset value the factory default setting 3200K Use this setting when you have no time to adjust the white balance A or B Recall the white balance adjustment settings already stored in A or B Push the AUTO W B BAL switch see page 17 on the WHITE side to automatically adjust the white balance and save the adjustment settings in...

Page 20: ...age which has a hierarchical structure is opened Each time the switch is pushed to this position the page returns to one stage higher in the hierarchy l Cover Open this cover to use the MENU ON OFF switch or the MENU CANCEL PRST ESCAPE switch Right side near the rear a Built in speaker The speaker can be used to monitor E E 1 sound during recording and playback sound during playback The speaker al...

Page 21: ...each press of the button The indicator lights during high speed playback in the forward direction j PREV button This jumps to the first frame of the current clip If you press this together with the F REV button the jump is to the first frame of the first recorded clip on the recording media If you press this button twice in rapid succession the jump is to the first frame of the last preceding clip...

Page 22: ...ames TC Display timecode U BIT Display user bits data q BRIGHT brightness button Switches the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight Each press of the button selects the next setting in the order shown in the following table If you press the button with the LCD monitor off the LCD backlight comes on in the H state Thumbnail screen operations section and audio control section a THUMBNAIL indicator...

Page 23: ...y of frames marked with Rec Start marks and of the first frames of clips when the first frames are not marked with Rec Start marks Shot Mark1 Thumbnail display of the frames marked with Shot Mark 1 Shot Mark2 Thumbnail display of the frames marked with Shot Mark 2 You can also select Shot Mark 0 and Shot Mark 3 to Shot Mark 9 If you have recorded clips by using planning metadata that defined names...

Page 24: ... loading the following data are available Recording of proxy data see page 85 Loading of planning metadata see page 87 Save and load setting data see page 160 Notes When you connect a CBK WA01 install the optional CBK UPG01 Hardware Upgrade Key Use this connector only for connecting a CBK WA01 or a USB flash drive Do not connect and use a USB hub or similar products For details on how to use the C...

Page 25: ... analog composite video signals input to this connector k TC IN timecode input connector BNC type To apply an external lock to the timecode of the camcorder input the reference timecode For details see Setting the Timecode page 62 l VIDEO OUT connector BNC type Outputs video signals for monitoring The output signals can be selected either composite video or HD Y depending on the setting of OPERATI...

Page 26: ...d audio The output from this connector can be turned on or off by OPERATION Input Output SDI Output in the setup menu f AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 audio channel 1 and channel 2 input connectors XLR type 3 pin female These are audio input connectors for channels 1 and 2 to which you can connect audio equipment or a microphone g Bottom cover This is provided for protecting the cables connected to the connec...

Page 27: ... audio recording or play levels of channels 1 to 4 i Time counter display Switches displays of time counter values timecode and user bits data depending on the position of the DISPLAY switch Displays the type of data currently shown in the time counter as follows TCG Recorded timecode TCR Playback timecode UBG Recorded user bits UBR Playback user bits CNT Counter CLK Time display when the PRESET R...

Page 28: ...G control Turning this control clockwise adjusts the picture sharpness and makes focusing easier This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder i CONTRAST control Adjusts the contrast of the screen This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder j BRIGHT control Adjusts the brightness of the screen This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcord...

Page 29: ...re sharpness and makes focusing easier This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder i CONTRAST control Adjusts the contrast of the screen This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder j BRIGHT control Adjusts the brightness of the screen This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder k TALLY switch Controls the tally indicator located on ...

Page 30: ...shing The battery power level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set by MAINTENANCE Battery in the setup menu For details see page 135 c Recording red tally indicators Light when the camcorder is the following states Recording with the MAINTENANCE Camera Config HD SDI Remote I F menu item set to R Tally Green tally signal or call signal received when a camera adaptor is mounted on the c...

Page 31: ...on When the camcorder is in focus magnification Focus Mag mode turning on the digital extender cancels the mode b Zoom position when the lens is mounted Indicates the zoom position of the zoom lens in the range from 0 to 99 c Focus position when the serial lens is mounted Indicates the focus position as distance to the subject in units of m d Green tally Lights when the camcorder is the following ...

Page 32: ... video currently being recorded or played back 1 In SD mode when OPERATION Format Country is set to other than PAL Area in the setup menu In UDF mode 486 In FAT mode 480 In UDF mode the system frequency is also displayed here l Video format Indicates the video format for recording 59 94i 29 97P 23 98P 50i 25P 59 94P 50P or the video format of clip being currently played back see page 51 The video ...

Page 33: ...AY switch see page 22 Also indicates a caution message when caution is required such as when you try to change settings g Brightness level when the CBK VF01 is used Indicates the average brightness level of the detection area h External input source Indicates the type of external input signal HDV to be recorded i Recording of external input Indicates EXT when an external input is recorded j Electr...

Page 34: ...g space of each media and indicated in time units of minutes A lock icon appears if the media is write protected q Histogram when the CBK VF01 is used Shows a pixel distribution of video luminance in HD mode only r Iris position when the lens is mounted Indicates the iris position and the setting for iris override reference value for the lens iris see page 59 The iris override setting is indicated...

Page 35: ...gen Landes befolgen When a BP GL95 GL65 L60S L80S Battery Pack is used the camcorder will operate continuously for the time shown below WARNING Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like AVERTISSEMENT N exposez pas les batteries à une chaleur excessive au soleil ou près d un feu par exemple WARNUNG Akkus dürfen keinesfalls übermäßiger Wärmeeinwirkung ausgese...

Page 36: ...ayback while the ACCESS lamp on the right side panel is lit in blue and the ACCESS lamp in the card slot section is lit in orange be careful never to remove the battery pack Make sure to power the camcorder off before replacing the battery pack Mount an AC DN2B DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack then connect to the AC power supply The AC DN2B DN10 can supply up to 100 W of pow...

Page 37: ...s VF connector If the coupling is loose noise may appear on the video or the tally light may not operate properly For more information about the connection of the viewfinder and camcorder contact a Sony service representative 1 1 Loosen the viewfinder left to right positioning ring 2 attach the viewfinder to the viewfinder fitting shoe and 3 tighten the viewfinder left to right positioning ring 2 ...

Page 38: ...viewfinder positioning levers and the front to back viewfinder positioning knobs and then pull the viewfinder slide assembly forward 2 Using a 2 5 mm diameter hexagonal wrench detach the viewfinder slide assembly 3 Attach the BKW 401 with the supplied bolts Using the BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Viewfinder front to back positioning knob Viewfinder left to right positioning ring Bolts with h...

Page 39: ...th the red marks on the eyepiece locking ring and the viewfinder barrel Then insert the eyepiece into the viewfinder barrel 3 Turn the eyepiece locking ring clockwise until its LOCK arrow points at the red mark on the viewfinder barrel When the eyecup is worn out replace it with a new one For details of a replacement eyecup contact a Sony service representative To adjust the viewfinder focus Turn ...

Page 40: ...fore using the camcorder you need to set this item You cannot use the camcorder without setting this item To set the area of use 1 Set the POWER switch to the ON position The screen for setting the area of use appears in the viewfinder 1 PEAKING control 2 CONTRAST control 3 BRIGHT control Setting the Area of Use MENU knob POWER switch ...

Page 41: ... camcorder is now ready for use You can set or change the date and time of the internal clock The date and time set are reflected in the timecode For menu operations see Basic Setup Menu Operations page 109 1 Select MAINTENANCE Clock Set Date Time in the setup menu 2 Press the MENU knob The Date Time setting window appears 3 Turn the MENU knob to display the desired value and press the knob The se...

Page 42: ... The aberration correction function is activated automatically Starting the camcorder with an aberration correction lens may require more time than normally because of data loading at start up Contact a Sony service representative for information about aberration correction lenses If the lens does not stay in focus properly as you zoom from telephoto to wide angle adjust the flange focal length th...

Page 43: ...until the chart stays in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto 9 Tighten the F f or F B ring fixing screws You can attach the optional ECM 680S stereo microphone to the microphone holder of the viewfinder optional The following procedure is an example for attaching a microphone holder to the HDVF 20A For procedures for attaching a microphone holder to other viewfinders refer to a manual s...

Page 44: ...wing is the procedure for attaching an electret condenser microphone such as the ECM 674 678 On how to attach the CAC 12 refer to the operation manual for the CAC 12 1 Attach the electret condenser microphone 1 Loosen the ball joint lock lever 2 Wind the microphone spacer sheet type supplied with the microphone around the microphone while peeling off the protective sheets on both sides of the micr...

Page 45: ...tors 3 pin are fitted If the microphone cable has a female connector use an adaptor When you detach a CAC 12 Microphone Holder once you have attached to the camcorder be careful not to lose the two screws fixing the CAC 12 in step 1 After detaching the CAC 12 be sure to put the two screws back into their original places To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system power the camcorder off and then ...

Page 46: ...d and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position 4 Attach the mount plate supplied with the WRR 862 About the WRR tuner fitting service part number A 8278 057 B contact a Sony service or sales representative 2 Attach the battery pack On how to attach the battery pack see To attach the battery pack on page 35 3 Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting 4 Connect the tuner power cord to the DC...

Page 47: ...ing on which of the AUDIO IN CH 1 and CH 2 connectors is used for connecting the external audio equipment With the XLR connection automatic detection function being on When a cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH 1 or CH 2 connector the input from that connector is automatically selected for audio recording regardless of the setting of the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 switch The XLR connection automatic de...

Page 48: ...arrow Note The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed If this happens press the red button and move the lever as shown above until the pin returns to the stowed position If the pin remains in the engaged position you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor Tripod Mounting Tripod adaptor Camera mount Slide the camcorder forwar...

Page 49: ...umption of over 50 W The brightness or color temperature of the light will change when the voltage supplied through the DC IN connector or from the battery pack is under 12 V To attach the video light Fit the video light to the accessory fitting shoe on the camcorder grip and connect the video light cable to the LIGHT connector Note The accessory fitting shoe on the camcorder is of the 1 4 inch ta...

Page 50: ... for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder 1 Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad 2 Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is in the most convenient position 3 Bring down the lever to lock the shoulder pad in the selected position Press here and pull in the direction shown by the arrow to release Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position Should...

Page 51: ... 59 94i HD422 1920 59 94i 1920 1080 50i HD422 1920 50i 29 97P HD422 1920 29 97P 25P HD422 1920 25P 23 98P HD422 1920 23 98P HD420 HQ 59 94i HQ 1440 59 94i 1440 1080 50i HQ 1440 50i 29 97P HQ 1440 29 97P 25P HQ 1440 25P 23 98P HQ 1440 23 98P 720 HD422 50 59 94P HD422 1280 59 94P 1280 720 50P HD422 1280 50P 29 97P HD422 1280 29 97P 25P HD422 1280 25P 23 98P HD422 1280 23 98P HD420 HQ 59 94P HQ 1280 ...

Page 52: ...r 2 3 pulldown is recorded c When the optional CBK MD01 is installed d Converted to PsF and recorded FAT OPERATION Format menu settings Video format recording format system frequency Frame size HD SD HD System Line Rec Format System Frequency a HD 1080 HQ 1920 59 94i HQ 1920 59 94i 1920 1080 50i HQ 1920 50i 29 97P HQ 1920 29 97P 25P HQ 1920 25P 23 98P HQ 1920 23 98P HQ 1440 59 94i HQ 1440 59 94i 1...

Page 53: ...4 Power the camcorder off and on again Refer to the above table and change the settings of the relevant items 1 Select OPERATION Format in the setup menu see page 112 2 Turn the MENU knob to select the item to change and press the knob 3 Turn the MENU knob to change the setting and press the knob A confirmation message appears 4 Select Execute to execute or select Cancel to cancel and then press t...

Page 54: ...the AUTO W B BAL switch to BLACK and release the switch The message Executing appears during execution and changes to Done when the adjustment finishes Adjustment values are saved to memory automatically Notes During the black balance adjustment the iris is automatically closed During the black balance adjustment the gain selection circuit is automatically activated so you may see flickering on th...

Page 55: ...ens For details refer to the lens operation manual 1 Hunting Repeated brightening and darkening of the image resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally an error message will appear for about three seconds on the viewfinder screen Possible messages are listed below I...

Page 56: ...ture As you turn the MENU knob the color temperature changes as follows 3200K y 4300K y 5600K y 6300K To set no color temperature Select with Electrical CC C or D selected When the assignable switch is pressed the setting for that position is not displayed For example if is set for one position then switching between the remaining three positions is carried out 3 Repeat step 2 as required 4 Assign...

Page 57: ...s not possible to use SLS mode when OPERATION Input Output i Link I O is set to Enable in the setup menu It is not possible to output the color bar signal turn the SLS mode on or off or change the number of accumulated frames when the number of accumulated frames is set to 16 Notes When the automatic iris is used the iris opens wider as the shutter speed increases thus reducing the depth of field ...

Page 58: ...the display changes in the following order Note Depending on the frame rate setting see page 83 some shutter speeds cannot be selected in Slow Quick Motion mode These speeds are replaced by the slowest selectable shutter speed Example If you perform Slow Quick Motion shooting when setting the frame rate to 60 and the video format to HQ1280 29 97P The shutter speed is indicated as follows When Slow...

Page 59: ...anged it reverts to the standard value every time the power is turned on To set the automatic iris window 1 Set OPERATION Auto Iris Iris Window Indication in the setup menu to On The current automatic iris window appears on the viewfinder screen If it is not necessary to display the auto iris window on the screen set to Off 2 Turn the MENU knob to select Iris Window and then press the knob 3 Turn ...

Page 60: ...en recording level adjustments and audio level controls On MAINTENANCE Audio in the setup menu you can select which audio level control controls the audio recording level of the input to each of the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors The correspondences between the settings of the menu items and the controls are as follows Rear1 WRR Level Channel 1 recording level Rear2 WRR Level Channel 2 recording le...

Page 61: ... as follows To automatically select the same audio as on channels 1 and 2 Set MAINTENANCE Audio Audio CH3 4 Mode of the setup menu to Ch1 2 Adjusting the audio recording levels To adjust automatically Set the AUDIO SELECT CH 3 4 switch to AUTO To adjust manually 1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH 3 4 switch to MANUAL 2 Select the knobs that adjust the audio levels with the Audio CH3 Level and Audio CH4 Lev...

Page 62: ... switch to PRESET 4 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to SET The first leftmost digit of timecode flashes 5 Use the up and down arrow buttons to change values and use the left and right arrow buttons to move the flashing digit Repeat until all digits are set To reset the timecode value to 00 00 00 00 Press the RESET RETURN button 6 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to F RUN or R RUN F RUN Free run The t...

Page 63: ...isplay 2 Set the DISPLAY switch to U BIT 3 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to SET The first leftmost digit flashes 4 Use the up and down arrow buttons to change values and use the left and right arrow buttons to move the flashing digit Repeat until all digits are set To reset the user bit data to 00 00 00 00 Press the RESET RETURN button 5 Set the F RUN SET R RUN switch to F RUN or R RUN correspond...

Page 64: ...ilizes before recording If the frequency of the reference video signal is not the same as the system frequency of the camcorder the camcorder cannot be correctly genlocked In such a case the internal timecode is not correctly synchronized with the external timecode User bit settings during timecode synchronization When the timecode is synchronized only the time data is synchronized with the extern...

Page 65: ...n and press the knob Shot Serial Number To superimpose the serial number turn the MENU knob to set Shot Serial Number to On and press the knob Shot ID Select To superimpose a shot ID created arbitrarily turn the MENU knob to set Shot ID Select to one of ID 1 to ID 4 and press the knob To create a shot ID see the next sexton Creating a Shot ID Up to four shot IDs of up to 16 characters can be creat...

Page 66: ...3 CH 4 Audio level meters and input sources Wind Filter Wind filter settings VIDEO status screen This screen displays settings and status information related to recording and playback Video Format Video format Rec Mode Recording bit rate HD mode only Output i LINK Output i LINK setting and i LINK usage status SDI Output HD SD SDI OUT connector output setting Down Converter SD output down converter...

Page 67: ...tatus of the battery mounted on the camcorder and the media status Battery The remaining battery capacity Charge Count The number of times the battery has been charged HDD A HDD B Remaining battery capacity of PHU 120R in FAT mode Media A Media B Remaining capacity of media Recordable time Approximate writable lifetime Life Life 100 is shown for unused media ...

Page 68: ...cases When the camcorder is subjected to shock or vibrations during reading writing or formatting of an SxS memory card and when the camcorder is powered off or an SxS memory card is removed during reading writing or formatting When the camcorder is used in an environment subject to static electricity or electric noise Do not use or store SxS memory cards in locations that are Outside the specifie...

Page 69: ...erasure You can prevent accidental recording editing and deletion of data on an SxS memory card by setting the write protect switch to the WP side Note Do not touch the write protect switch while an SxS memory card is loaded in a card slot Eject the card before setting the write protect switch To load SxS memory cards 1 Slide the cover to the left to open 2 Insert an SxS memory card into a card sl...

Page 70: ...ns or load a memory card that has been formatted in UDF mode into the camcorder set to FAT mode a message to confirm if formatting is to be executed appears in the viewfinder see page 71 In this case format the memory card in the following way SxS memory cards are formatted in FAT mode as factory default Note SxS memory cards must be formatted on an XDCAM EX device or on this camcorder Cards in ot...

Page 71: ...inder in the following cases An SxS memory card which was used for recording in UDF mode is loaded into the camcorder set to FAT mode An SxS memory card which was used for recording in FAT mode is loaded into the camcorder set to UDF mode An SxS memory card which was formatted in FAT mode is loaded into the camcorder set to UDF mode Cases in which a message to confirm if formatting is to be execut...

Page 72: ...ning message appears for such cards Follow the instructions in the message and unprotect the card or replace it with another card SxS memory cards on which memory errors have occurred may become usable if they are reformatted In some cases some clips can be restored while others cannot The restored clips can be played normally If the message Could not Restore Some Clips keeps appearing after repea...

Page 73: ...folder are automatically created in the drive If the format operation fails A format operation may fail because the USB flash drive is write protected or because it is not the type of drive specified for use with this camcorder In this case an error message appears Following the instructions in the error message and exchange the drive for one that can be used with this camcorder To format by menu ...

Page 74: ...memory cards see page 69 If you load two cards the camcorder switches automatically to the second card when the first card becomes full 4 Set the camcorder s POWER switch see page 15 to ON 5 Make the following settings Marker display On see page 118 Iris Auto see page 59 Zoom Auto Camera output Select the picture currently being shot camera picture and turn the DCC function on see page 19 Timecode...

Page 75: ... the Freeze Mix function has been assigned see page 155 The camcorder plays the entire last clip or the last few seconds of that clip three seconds or 10 seconds and then returns to standby mode You can use MAINTENANCE Camera Config Rec Review in the setup menu see page 142 to change the playback time When the Rec Review function is assigned to the RET button on the lens you can also conduct a rev...

Page 76: ...ng play Live Play function Live Play is a function that allows you to display the camera picture live video on the viewfinder screen during play This allows you to frame the next scene or adjust the focus and exposure while checking the camera picture live video on the viewfinder screen To frame the next scene you can use this function together with the Freeze Mix function see page 84 The Live Pla...

Page 77: ...s The maximum numbers of shot marks per clip vary according to file formats Note Shot marks cannot be recorded in SD mode You can also use the THUMBNAIL menu to add and delete shot marks in clips For details see Adding and Deleting Shot Marks page 106 To record shot marks Do one of the following Turn on an assignable switch to which Shot Mark 1 or Shot Mark 2 has been assigned see page 155 If Lens...

Page 78: ...ect picture cache mode and set the picture cache time Notes Picture cache recording is not possible in Frame Rec Interval Rec Slow Quick Motion and Clip Continuous Rec mode The camcorder exits Frame Rec Interval Rec Slow Quick Motion or Clip Continuous Rec mode whenever you select picture cache mode The camcorder exits picture cache mode automatically whenever you select Frame Rec Interval Rec Slo...

Page 79: ...red 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 Be careful to avoid this when exchanging the battery The camcorder s Interval Rec function allows you to capture time lapse vi...

Page 80: ...However the video light remains lit when the time that it is off is five seconds or less If you set the LIGHT switch to MANUAL and turn the video light s switch on the video light is always lit It does not go on and off automatically The camcorder exits Interval Rec mode when it is powered off but the number of frames interval time and pre lighting settings are maintained You do not need to set th...

Page 81: ...c settings cannot be changed during recording Frame Rec is disabled when the following formats are selected In FAT mode SP 1440 59 94i or SP 1440 50i when the output setting is HD and OPERATION Input Output i LINK I O in the setup menu is set to Enable In FAT mode SP 1440 23 98P pull down recording In UDF mode HD420 HQ 1280 720 23 98P pull down recording Other than HQ 1920 23 98P or HQ 1280 23 98P...

Page 82: ...at is different from the playback frame rate By shooting with a frame rate that differs from the playback frame rate you can obtain slow and quick motion effects that are smoother than low speed or high speed playback of content recorded at the normal frame rate Example When the video format is HQ 1280 23 98P you can obtain quick motion effects by setting the frame rate to 1 to 23 and obtain slow ...

Page 83: ...INK HDV DV connector cannot be used Regardless of the setting of the F RUN SET R RUN switch the advance mode of the internal timecode generator is always R RUN Audio cannot be recorded when the recording and playback frame rates differ 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...

Page 84: ...e media needs to be restored It is not possible to restore media on a device other than this camcorder Exit Clip Continuous Rec mode see page 84 and then remove the media When Cont indication is flashing at 1 flash s you can remove the media To stop shooting Stop the recording Note Stop the recording after the recording continues for two or more seconds To exit Clip Continuous Rec mode With the ca...

Page 85: ...ated and recorded automatically when you record video and audio with a USB flash drive connected to the external device connector By loading the proxy data from the USB flash drive into a computer you can quickly check the recorded content or perform rapid offline editing Note Do not power this unit off or do not remove the USB flash drive while the USB flash drive is being accessed Doing so may c...

Page 86: ...t Execute and then press the knob Recording of the proxy data starts The message Copy All Clips Done appears when recording finishes To cue up a clip and record its proxy data 1 Set MAINTENANCE USB Memory Rec in the setup menu to Enable 2 Connect a USB flash drive formatted with the FAT32 file system to the external device connector see page 73 3 Insert an SxS memory card with recorded clips 4 Cue...

Page 87: ...tten to the following directories on an SxS memory card or a USB flash drive When a Wi Fi connection is made between the camcorder and a computer operate the Web menu built in the camcorder from the computer to transfer a file For details on how to use the Web menu to load a planning metadata file refer to the Supplement supplied in the CD ROM labeled Manuals for Solid State Memory Camcorder To lo...

Page 88: ...oup A group of clips recorded with the same planning metadata You can turn the MENU knob to scroll the list After turning the MENU knob to select an item you can press the SET button to display the selected item only To clear the planning metadata loaded 1 Under OPERATION Plan Metadata Clear in the setup menu select Execute 2 Turn the MENU knob to select Execute and then press the knob Deletion of...

Page 89: ...e for the clip name If the UTF 8 format string exceeds 44 bytes 44 bytes string is used as the clip name If only ASCII format name is specified 44 characters string is used as the clip name When neither an ASCII format name string nor UTF 8 format name string can be used the standard format clip name is used You can use the Sony Planning Metadata Add in application software supplied with the CBK W...

Page 90: ...tionDate 2011 04 15T08 00 00Z splastUpdate 2011 04 15T15 00 00Z spversion 1 00 3 PropertiessppropertyId assignment spclass original sp update 2011 04 15T15 00 00Z sp modifiedBy Chris 3 TitlespusAscii Football Game spxml lang en Football Game 15 04 2011 Title 3 Metaspname _ShotMark1 sp content 3 Metaspname _ShotMark2 sp content 3 Metaspname _ShotMark3 sp content 3 Metaspname _ShotMark4 sp content 3...

Page 91: ...dex picture appears beneath the thumbnail for each clip An OK NG or KP mark also appears when a clip has been marked with an OK NG or KP mark Note Normal thumbnail screens display SD clips only or HD clips only even if the SxS memory card contains clips in both formats You can select the format to display by selecting a mode with OPERATION Format HD SD see page 112 in the setup menu If you want to...

Page 92: ...e f Video format of recording g Special recording information 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 h OK NG KP mark When the recording mode is UDF an OK NG or KP mark appears if the clip has been marked w...

Page 93: ...umber of components This appears only for clips larger than 2 GB in size which have been split into smaller files for storage e Video format of recording f File format Indicates the file format of the selected clip AVI g Clip duration h Timecode This is the timecode of the index picture To switch between SxS memory cards When two SxS memory cards are loaded you can switch between them by pressing ...

Page 94: ...de clips you cannot play all clips in sequence For example while an HD mode thumbnail screen is displayed only HD mode clips are played in sequence To pause play Press the PLAY PAUSE button The PLAY PAUSE indicator flashes while play is paused Press the button again to return to play mode To play at high speed Press the F FWD button see page 21 or the F REV button see page 21 To return to normal p...

Page 95: ...lect THUMBNAIL Thumbnail View Forward Expansion in the setup menu The selected clip is displayed as follows HD mode The clip is divided into 12 equally sized blocks and a thumbnail of the first frame in each block is displayed SD mode Only in the case of clips that have been split into partial files because the file size was larger than 2 GB a thumbnail of the first frame of each partial file is d...

Page 96: ...plays the normal thumbnail screen All Clip Thumbnail Displays the all clips thumbnail screen see page 99 Set Shot Mark Add Shot Mark1 In the expand thumbnail screen or the essence mark thumbnail screen adds a Shot Mark1 mark see page 106 Delete Shot Mark1 In the expand thumbnail screen or the essence mark thumbnail screen deletes a Shot Mark1 mark see page 106 Add Shot Mark2 In the expand thumbnai...

Page 97: ...lip thumbnail screen KP Keep Displays the KP clip thumbnail screen None Displays the None clip clip which have been marked with an OK NG or KP mark thumbnail screen Lock All Clips Protects all clips displayed Unlock All Clips Cancels protection of all clips displayed Copy All All Clips Batch copies groups of clips files see page 103 General Files All Clips General Files Delete All Clips Execute Ca...

Page 98: ...shot marks Some items cannot be selected depending on the state of the camcorder when the menu was displayed To hide the clip properties screen Do one of the following Press the RESET RETURN button This returns to the THUMBNAIL menu Press the THUMBNAIL button The camcorder enters E E mode and the camera picture appears Press the PLAY PAUSE button Playback from the selected clip starts To display O...

Page 99: ...card including both HD mode and SD mode clips This is useful when you want to check whether the memory card contains clips in another mode You can switch to the all clips thumbnail screen by selecting THUMBNAIL All Clip Thumbnail in the setup menu in the normal thumbnails screen Pressing the RESET RETURN button returns you to the normal thumbnails screen where you can perform playback and other cl...

Page 100: ...the properties of the next clip d Clip name In SD mode only for clips that have been divided because the file size was greater than 2 GB the number of component clips appears after the clip name When clip names are 12 characters or longer only the first five characters and the last five characters are displayed If you want to check the abbreviated characters press the MENU knob to switch to long d...

Page 101: ...MBNAIL button When the recording mode is FAT clips with OK marks cannot be deleted or divided protected If you want to delete or divide such a clip delete the OK mark To add an OK mark 1 In the thumbnail screen select THUMBNAIL Add OK Mark The screen changes to the clip properties screen and a confirmation message appears beneath the index picture 2 Select Execute and press the MENU knob An OK mar...

Page 102: ...dex picture 2 Select Execute and press the MENU knob All clips are protected To cancel protection of a clip 1 In the thumbnail screen select the thumbnail of the clip which you want to unprotect and select THUMBNAIL Unlock Clip The screen changes to the clip properties screen and a confirmation message appears beneath the index picture 2 Select Execute and press the MENU knob The selected clip is ...

Page 103: ... or separately from clips 1 In the thumbnail screen select the thumbnails of the clips to copy and then select THUMBNAIL Copy All All Clips The confirmation message Copy All Clip appears 2 Select Execute and press the MENU knob The copy starts During the copy the progress of the copy is displayed If you executed the copy in HD mode only HD mode clips are copied If you executed the copy in SD mode ...

Page 104: ... select THUMBNAIL Thumbnail View Forward Expansion An expand thumbnail screen for the selected clip appears Expand thumbnail screen in UDF FAT HD mode In UDF mode or FAT HD mode the selected clip is divided into 12 equally sized blocks and a thumbnail of the first frame in each block is displayed Clip properties are shown at the bottom of the screen Except for the items listed below the informatio...

Page 105: ...ictures see page 106 and add and delete shot marks see page 106 1 In the thumbnail screen select the thumbnail of a clip and press the ESSENCE MARK button see page 23 or select THUMBNAIL Thumbnail View Essence Mark Thumbnail The essence mark thumbnail screen appears and a selection list is displayed 2 Select the type of the essence mark thumbnail screen All Display all frames marked with essence m...

Page 106: ... Picture The properties screen of the selected frame appears and a confirmation message appears below the image 2 Select Execute and press the MENU knob Note Even if you set the index picture to a frame that is not the first frame of a clip playback of that clip from a thumbnail screen always begins at the first frame In the expand thumbnail screen see page 104 and the essence mark thumbnail scree...

Page 107: ...UMBNAIL menu is used only when a thumbnail screen see page 91 is displayed It is disabled when no thumbnail screen is displayed Ma MAINTENANCE menu Settings related to audio and timecode see page 135 Fi FILE menu Settings related to file operations see page 150 See THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration page 96 for the organization of the THUMBNAIL menu USER menu see page 111 OPERATION Menu see page 112 Cha...

Page 108: ...p Detail HD Mode Detail SD Mode Aperture Skin Detail Matrix Multi Matrix V Modulation Low Key Saturation Noise Suppress MAINTENANCE White Shading Black Shading Battery Audio WRR Setting Timecode Essence Mark Camera Config Preset White White Filter DCC Adjust Auto Iris2 Genlock ND Comp Lens Auto Shading APR Trigger Mode Network Setting Wi Fi Setting Clock set Language Hours Meter Version FILE User ...

Page 109: ...nu item selection area by pressing the k button 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 3 Turn the MENU knob or press the J or j button to move the cursor to the item...

Page 110: ...onfirmation message appears if you select an item that requires confirmation before execution Follow the instructions in the message to execute or cancel the operation To enter text Some items such as time data or file names must be set by entering text When you select one of these items the text entry area is highlighted with SET displayed to the right 1 Turn the MENU knob or press the J or j but...

Page 111: ... Assignable Sw1 see page 117 Clip see page 125 Camera Config2 see page 142 1 Excluding sub item 0 2 Contains only User Menu Only as sub item You can change the configuration of the USER menu by adding desired menu items and arranging them in a desired order For details refer to the Supplement supplied in the CD ROM labeled Manuals for Solid State Memory Camcorder Menu List USER Menu Factory Defaul...

Page 112: ...or 720 execute by selecting Execute System Frequency The available settings vary depending on the settings in HD SD HD System Line and Country Selects the system frequency execute by selecting Execute 59 94i 29 97P 23 98P When the HD SD setting is HD the HD System Line setting is 1080 and the Country setting is other than PAL Area 50i 25P When the HD SD setting is HD the HD System Line setting is ...

Page 113: ...or 25P HQ 1920 HQ 1440 SP 1440 When the UDF FAT setting is FAT the HD SD setting is HD the HD System Line setting is 1080 and the System Frequency setting is other than 29 97P and 25P HQ 1280 When the UDF FAT setting is FAT the HD SD setting is HD and the HD System Line setting is 720 IMX50 DVCAM When the UDF FAT setting is UDF and the HD SD setting is SD DVCAM When the UDF FAT setting is FAT and ...

Page 114: ...ting is disabled Changing the setting of File System UDF FAT resets this item to Camera factory default setting Ext Video Source a HD SDI SD SDI Composite Selects the external input signal HD SDI HDSDI signals in HD mode only SD SDI SDSDI signals Composite Composite signals i LINK I O Enable Disable Selects whether to enable or disable input and output of signals via the i LINK HDV DV connector Wh...

Page 115: ...to squeeze mode When a wide ID signal is not detected set the upconverter operating mode to edge crop mode and do not record a wide ID signal 16 9 Always treat the signal as a wide signal and set the upconverter operating mode to squeeze mode Setup Remove EXT a 7 5 0 0 When the Country setting is other than PAL Area selects whether to remove the setup level of analog input video signals 7 5 Remove...

Page 116: ... Quick Picture Cache Rec Interval Rec and Frame Rec sub items are set to Off Picture Cache Rec On Off Turns the picture cache function on or off When this is set to On the Slow Quick Interval Rec Frame Rec sub items are set to Off P Cache Rec Time 0 2sec 2 4sec 4 6sec 6 8sec 8 10sec 10 12sec 12 14sec 13 15sec When the Picture Cache Rec setting is On set the picture cache time Interval Rec On Off T...

Page 117: ...val Rec and Clip Continuous Rec modes is selected View cannot be selected For details on Live Logging functions refer to the Supplement supplied in the CD ROM labeled Manuals for Solid State Memory Camcorder Assignable SW Assigns functions to assignable switches See Assigning Functions to AssignableSwitches page 155 for more information about assigning functions 0 See page 155 Assigns function to ...

Page 118: ...markers on or 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 Select Off if you do not want to display the marker Note When three of Safety Zone User Box Guide Frame and 100 Marker are set to On this setting cannot be turned on Center H Position 40 to 0 to 40 Specifies the horizontal pos...

Page 119: ...m edges User Box H Position 479 to 0 to 479 Specifies the horizontal position of the box cursor center User Box V Position 464 to 0 to 464 Specifies the vertical position of the box cursor center Guide Frame On Off Turns display of the guide frame on or off Note When three of Center Marker Safety Zone User Box and 100 Marker are set to On this setting cannot be turned on Gain Switch Makes settings...

Page 120: ...e where control by auto iris switches to control by auto shutter used when auto shutter is on Zebra Makes settings related to zebra displays Zebra Select 1 2 BOTH Selects the zebra pattern type Zebra1 Zebra2 Both Zebra1 Level 50 to 70 to 107 Specifies the Zebra1 display level Zebra1 Aperture Level 1 to 10 to 20 Specifies the Zebra1 aperture level Zebra2 Level 52 to 100 to 109 Specifies the Zebra2 ...

Page 121: ...he ND filter setting on or off Iris Position On Off Turns the indication of the iris position on or off Gain Setting On Off Turns the indication of the gain setting on or off Shutter Setting On Off Turns the indications of the shutter mode and shutter speed on or off Color Temp On Off Turns the indication of the color temperature on or off Video Format On Off Turns the indication of the video form...

Page 122: ...action times Clip High light On Off Turns on or off the function that disregards highlights and forces a flatter reaction to high luminance Iris Window 1 2 3 4 5 6 Var Selects the auto iris detection window type Var Variable Iris Window Indication On Off Turns the indication of the auto iris detection window frame on or off Shot ID Creates the shot IDs superimposed on the color bars ID 1 Creates I...

Page 123: ... 2 3 4 5 Specifies the reaction speed when the White Switch B setting is ATW 1 is the fastest reaction AWB Fixed Area On Off Specifies whether auto white balance is executed at the center of the screen On Execute in an area corresponding to 25 of the height and width of the screen Off Execute in an area corresponding to 70 of the height and width of the screen Filter White Memory On Off Specifies ...

Page 124: ... B Approximate color temperature When the setting of Offset White B is On specifies as a color temperature the offset to add to the white balance value in memory B Note that the error range becomes larger for higher offset color temperatures Adjust while viewing the actual video Warm Cool Balance B 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies a more precise color temperature for use when satisfactory video cannot be o...

Page 125: ... is cannot be viewed on the application software for computers Auto Naming In Fat mode Title Plan In UDF mode C Title Plan Selects the clip naming format C XDCAM standard name In UDF mode only Title Name specified by Title Prefix Plan Name specified in planning metadata if no name is specified in planning metadata the name specified by Title Prefix is selected OPERATION Menu items Sub item Setting...

Page 126: ...on _ 0123456789 abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Cursor operation area one line Space Changes the character at the cursor position to a space INS Inserts a space at the cursor position DEL Deletes the character at the cursor position T Moves the cursor to the left t Moves the cursor to the right ESC Cancels the change and return to the normal menu END Executes the change and r...

Page 127: ...splay Off Viewfinder LCD Status Both Selects whether or not to display the name of the next clips to be recorded in E E mode and where to display the name Off Do not display Viewfinder Display on the viewfinder screen LCD Status Display on the LCD monitor with the display mode se to STATUS Both Display on both the viewfinder screen and the LCD monitor Note If a clip with the same name as the next ...

Page 128: ...t a file to execute the load Properties Execute Cancel Displays the detailed information in the planning metadata loaded on the camcorder execute by selecting Execute Clear Execute Cancel Clears the planning metadata loaded on the camcorder execute by selecting Execute Clip Name Disp Title1 ASCII Title2 UTF 8 Selects the display mode of the clip name specified in planning metadata see page 89 USB ...

Page 129: ...plays the white balance color temperature saved in memory A Color Temp BAL A 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the white balance gain values saved in memory A linked R gain and B gain R Gain A 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the white balance R gain value saved in memory A B Gain A 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the white balance B gain value saved in memory A Color Temp B 1500K to 3200K to 50000K Displays the white balan...

Page 130: ...mma level B Gamma 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the B gamma level Gamma Select The available settings vary depending on the setting in Gamma Category see Description Select the gamma table to use in gamma correction When Gamma Category is STD 1 DVW DVW camcorder equivalent 2 4 5 4 5 gain 3 3 5 3 5 gain 4 240M SMPTE 240M equivalent 5 R709 ITU R709 equivalent default setting 6 5 0 5 0 gain When Gamma Cate...

Page 131: ...es the knee point Knee Slope 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the knee slope Knee Saturation On Off Turns the knee saturation function on or off Knee Saturation Level 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the knee saturation level White Clip Makes settings related to white clipping adjustments White clipping is processing that limits the maximum level of video output signals The maximum video signal output value is call...

Page 132: ...tion on or off Knee Aperture Level 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the knee aperture level Limit 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the detail limiter values for both the white side and black side direction White Limit 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the white side detail limiter value Black Limit 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the black side detail limiter value V BLK Limit 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the black side V detail limiter ...

Page 133: ...ue of the color targeted by skin detail correction Width 0 to 40 to 90 Specifies a range for the hue of the color targeted by skin detail correction Matrix Makes settings related to matrix correction Matrix correction allows you to adjust the color and vividness of the video Depending on the effect you want you can select one from among a number of preset matrixes which define different parameter ...

Page 134: ...tion shading corrects vertical imbalances in sensitivity arising from the relationship between a lens and prism V Modulation On Off Turns V modulation shading on or off Master V Modulation 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the master V modulation level R V Modulation 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the V modulation level of R signals G V Modulation 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the V modulation level of G signals B V Mod...

Page 135: ...ction functions on or off Black Shading Makes settings related to black shading correction Channel Select Red Green Blue Selects the target of black shading correction R G B Black H Saw 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies a SAW black shading correction value for the horizontal direction R G B Black H Para 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies a parabola black shading correction value for the horizontal direction R G B Blac...

Page 136: ...ecifies a threshold value that triggers a Battery End warning when an external power source is connected to the DC IN connector Detected Battery Info Sony Other DC IN Displays the results of automatic battery pack type detection Type Detection Auto Other Auto Detect the battery type automatically Other Fix battery type detection as Other Segment No 10 11 0V to 17 0V 0 1V step Specify voltage thres...

Page 137: ...1 switch is MIC Rear MIC CH2 Ref 70dB 60dB 50dB 40dB 30dB 20dB Selects the reference input level when the setting of the AUDIO IN CH2 switch is MIC Line Input Ref 4dB 0dB 3dB EBUL Selects the reference input level when the AUDIO IN CH1 and AUDIO IN CH2 switches are set to LINE Min Alarm Volume Off Set Selects the volume when the ALARM knob is turned all the way down Off Almost inaudible Set Fairly...

Page 138: ...On Off Turns the channel 3 wind filter on or off CH4 Wind Filter On Off Turns the channel 4 wind filter on or off Audio SG 1KHz On Off Auto Selects whether to output On or not output Off a 1 kHz test signal in color bar mode Auto Output a test signal only when the AUDIO SELECT CH1 switch is set to AUTO MIC CH1 Level Side1 Front Front Side1 For recording input audio from the front microphone on cha...

Page 139: ...IO IN CH 2 connector on the rear panel Side2 The LEVEL knob right on the side panel Front The MIC LEVEL control on the front panel Front Side2 Adjust with both the LEVEL knob right and the MIC LEVEL control Audio CH3 Level Side3 Front Front Side3 Selects the knob that adjusts the level of audio recorded on channel 3 Side3 The LEVEL knob on side panel Front The MIC LEVEL control on the front panel ...

Page 140: ... Level Mic Line Displays whether the input level of the transmitter whose signals are being received on the channel selected by WRR CH SELECT is set to microphone Mic or line Line TX ATT Level Sets the ATT level of the transmitter whose signals are being received on the channel selected by WRR CH SELECT The setting range varies depending on the transmitter TX LCF Frequency Sets the low cut filter ...

Page 141: ...to increment until the RESET button is pressed Duration Reset each time that recording is started Essence Mark Makes settings related to shot marks and clip index picture thumbnails Ret Shot Mark 1 On Off Specify whether to input Shot Mark1 marks using the RET button on the lens Ret Shot Mark 2 On Off Specify whether to input Shot Mark2 marks using the RET button on the lens Index Pic Pos 0sec to ...

Page 142: ... recording control function Chara Indicate by the external device control indication on the viewfinder screen G Tally Indicate by the green tally indicator in the HDVF series viewfinder or green tally indicator on the screen of the CBK VF01 viewfinder R Tally Indicate by the recording red tally indicators in the HDVF series viewfinder or the special recording mode operation status indication on th...

Page 143: ...ers ND Filter C Temp On Off Turns the function that assigns electrical CC filters to ND filters on or off ND FLT C Temp 1 3200K 4300K 5600K 6300K Selects the color temperature for when electrical CC filters are assigned to ND filters ND FLT C Temp 2 4 3200K 4300K 5600K 6300K Selects the color temperature for when electrical CC filters are assigned to ND filters Electrical CC A 3200K 4300K 5600K 63...

Page 144: ... the knee point to a fixed value DCC D Range 400 450 500 550 600 Specifies the dynamic range when the OUTPUT DCC switch is set to CAM DCC ON DCC Point 99 to 0 to 99 Adjusts the DCC minimum knee point DCC Gain 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies gain with respect to the DCC detected value DCC Delay Time 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the DCC control speed speed of reaction to changes in the video DCC Peak Filter 99 t...

Page 145: ...dow is VAR Iris Var H Position 479 to 0 to 479 Specifies the horizontal position of the detection window when the setting of Iris Window is VAR Iris Var V Position 464 to 0 to 464 Specifies the vertical position of the detection window when the setting of Iris Window is VAR Iris Speed 99 to 0 to 99 Specifies the control speed speed of reaction to changes in the video Larger values specify quicker ...

Page 146: ...ecute by selecting Execute Reset Black Shading Execute Cancel Clears black shading compensation values execute by selecting Execute Master Gain TMP 6dB 3dB 0dB 3dB 6dB 9dB 12dB 18dB 24dB 30dB 36dB 42dB Specifies a temporary master gain value The value is the same as the value selected with the GAIN switch APR APR SLS Execute Cancel Suppresses white flecks in SLS mode by executing the automatic pix...

Page 147: ...the settings in Network Settings execute by selecting Execute MAC Address Displays the MAC address Net Config Reset Execute Cancel Resets the settings in Network Settings to the preset values execute by selecting Execute Wi Fi Setting b Makes settings for Wi Fi connection Notes The CBK WA01 Wi Fi Adapter is required This item is disabled displayed in grey during recording and play For details on W...

Page 148: ...EP selects the key index Input Select When Encryption is set to WEP ASCII5 ASCII13 HEX10 HEX26 When Encryption is set to TKIP or AES ASCII8 63 HEX64 Selects the input format depending on the network key or security key ASCII5 Five characters ASCII format ASCII13 13 characters ASCII format HEX10 10 hexadecimal digits HEX26 26 hexadecimal digits ASCII8 63 8 to 63 characters ASCII 8 bit format HEX64 ...

Page 149: ...ese Selects the language for messages from English or Chinese Hours Meter Makes settings related to the digital hours meter Hours Sys Displays the cumulative hours of use cannot be reset Hours Reset Displays the hours of use can be reset Reset Execute Cancel Resets Hours Reset to 0 Execute by selecting Execute Version Displays the version of the camcorder and updates the camcorder Version Displays...

Page 150: ...ta User Save SxS Execute Cancel Stores the current USER menu configuration and settings including the white balance data to an SxS memory card as a user file execute by selecting Execute User Load USB in UDF mode only Loads a user file from a USB flash drive execute by selecting Execute User Save USB in UDF mode only Stores the current USER menu configuration and settings including the white balan...

Page 151: ...electing Execute All Load USB in UDF mode only Execute Cancel Loads an ALL file from a USB flash drive execute by selecting Execute All Save USB in UDF mode only Execute Cancel Stores an ALL file to a USB flash drive execute by selecting Execute File ID Assigns a name to a file Names can be up to 16 characters in length All Preset Execute Cancel Returns all items to their preset values execute by ...

Page 152: ...y Execute Cancel Stores a file to a USB flash drive execute by selecting Execute File ID Assigns a name to a file Names can be up to 16 characters in length Reference Makes settings related to reference file operations Reference Store Execute Cancel Stores the current settings of reference file items in the reference file that is maintained in internal memory execute by selecting Execute Reference...

Page 153: ...ssigns a name to the most recently loaded file Names can be up to 16 characters in length Source Displays the number of the selected file Lens No Offset Execute Cancel Clears a file execute by selecting Execute Lens Auto Recall Off On Serial Number When the installed lens supports serial communication specifies whether to automatically load that reference file Off Do not use this function On Load ...

Page 154: ...e level in the lens file Lens B Flare 99 to 0 to 99 Sets a B flare level in the lens file Lens W R Offset 99 to 0 to 99 Sets a R white balance compensation value in the lens file Lens W B Offset 99 to 0 to 99 Sets a B white balance compensation value in the lens file Shading Ch Sel Red Green Blue Selects the white shading compensation target L R G B H Saw 99 to 0 to 99 Sets a horizontal SAW white ...

Page 155: ... COLOR TEMP button Adjust the white balance with the preset white balance value of 5600K Color Temp SW 5600K Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN 0 Switch Assignable switch setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Off No assignment Marker Turn the display of all markers on or off Setting retained ATW Hold Hold the white balance setting in the ATW auto tracking white balance...

Page 156: ...etween the camera picture and external input when the optional CBK HD02 SDI COMPOSITE Input and 50 Pin Interface is installed if the unit is currently conducting recording or play the switch takes effect after the recording or playback ends Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN 1 and 3 Switches the ASSIGNABLE 4 and 5 Switches and the COLOR TEMP Button Assignable switch setting Function Stat...

Page 157: ... Zebra Turn zebra display on or off Setting not retained Lens RET Display return video signals when the optional CBK HD02 is installed and a camera extension unit is connected When a camera extension unit is not connected function as follows During recording or playback Write a shot mark In the other states Conduct a recording review if playback is allowed Return Video Display return video signals...

Page 158: ...tenance White Filter ND Filter C Temp in the setup menu is set to On If you set ND Filter C Temp to On after assigning the function the assignable switch ceases to function Setting retained CC5600K Apply a 5600K electrical CC filter to white balance adjustment values Setting retained Clip Continuous Rec Turn the Clip Continuous Rec mode on or off Setting not retained Digital Extender Turn the scre...

Page 159: ...ther states Conduct a recording review if playback is allowed Return Video Display return video signals when the optional CBK HD02 is installed and a camera extension unit is connected Rec Review Execute recording review Shot Mark1 Write Shot Mark1 Shot Mark2 Write Shot Mark2 Clip Flag OK Add Clear an OK mark to from the clip being recorded or played Setting not retained Clip Flag NG Add Clear an ...

Page 160: ...sh drive in UDF mode Lens files Lens files save the setting data used to compensate for lens characteristics such as flare white shading white balance and center markers You can save up to 32 lens files in the camcorder s internal memory and up to 64 lens files on an SxS memory card or a USB flash drive in UDF mode The first settings stored in a file are called preset values Even after loading fil...

Page 161: ... See Basic Setup Menu Operations page 109 for information about menu operations 1 Select FILE All in the setup menu 2 Select All Load SxS Execute A list box of ALL files appears File numbers where No File is displayed are empty file numbers File numbers with a file name or a date and time are the number of files that already contain data 3 Turn the MENU knob to select the desired file number 4 Pre...

Page 162: ...e Data in the setup menu To save a scene file to an SxS memory card insert the card into a memory card slot and then proceed as follows See Basic Setup Menu Operations page 109 for information about menu operations 1 Select FILE Scene in the setup menu To assign a name to the data before saving it Assign a name before proceeding to step 2 For details see To assign names to files page 161 2 Select ...

Page 163: ...u operations 1 Select FILE Scene in the setup menu 2 Select Scene Recall Mem Execute if you want to load the file from the camcorder s internal memory and select Scene Recall SxS Execute if you want to load the file from an SxS memory card 3 Press the MENU knob A list box of scene files appears File numbers where No File is displayed are empty file numbers 4 Select the desired file number and then...

Page 164: ...he MENU knob If you selected Lens Store SxS Execute in step 2 the ACCESS lamp lights in blue on the right side panel and in orange in the card slot section when you execute the save When the data has been saved a completion message appears and the ACCESS lamp goes out When using a USB flash drive in UDF mode Connect a formatted USB flash drive see page 73 to the external device connector Select Le...

Page 165: ...number when the lens supports communication of the serial number If the lens does not support communication of the serial number both settings load the lens file that corresponds to the model name You can save the customized USER menu configuration and settings along with white balance data as user files To save a user file to an SxS memory card insert the card into a memory card slot and then pro...

Page 166: ...s not loaded When User Load White is set to On White balance data is loaded See Basic Setup Menu Operations page 109 for information about menu operations 1 Select FILE User in the setup menu 2 Select User Load SxS Execute A list box of user files appears File numbers where No File is displayed are empty file numbers File numbers with a file name or a date and time are the number of files that alr...

Page 167: ...ble for the monitor to be connected Regardless of whether the signal is HD or SD the same status information and menus can be displayed on the external monitor as those on the viewfinder screen Note SD signals down converted for output have the following restrictions Images of 50P 50i 25P are output as PAL signals those of 59 94P 59 94i 29 97P are output as NTSC signals and those of 23 98P are out...

Page 168: ...connector In FAT mode i LINK HDV DV connector supports HDV and DV input output However DV streams cannot be recorded on this camcorder This connector can be used to connect a device that supports i LINK HDV The device type can be a monitor read write device such as VTR or HDD or computer To input output HDV signals HDV input output is supported when the video format is an HDV compatible format SP ...

Page 169: ...ww sony net SxS Support With a Windows computer Check that a Removable Disk appears in My Computer This indicates normal status With a Macintosh computer An icon is displayed on the menu bar Preparations When you connect the camcorder to a computer using a USB cable not supplied the memory card in the slot is acknowledged as an extended drive by the computer When two memory cards are mounted in th...

Page 170: ...uter To enable the USB connection again first disconnect the USB cable and then reconnect it The message Connect USB Now appears again Note If you connect the camcorder to the computer using an i LINK cable you cannot use the computer to operate files stored in a recording media loaded in the memory card slot of this camcorder To remove an SxS memory card Windows 1 Click on the icon of Safely Remo...

Page 171: ... for one to one i LINK connection When you change a setting which affects output signals from the i LINK HDV DV connector such as HD SD HD System Line System Frequency and Rec Format under OPERATION Format in the setup menu or i LINK I O and Down Converter under OPERATION Input Output in the setup menu disconnect the i LINK cable and change the setting Changing such a setting with the i LINK cable...

Page 172: ... connector Notes The i LINK HDV DV connector of this camcorder is a 6 pin connector Check the number of pins of the i LINK connector on your computer and use an appropriate i LINK cable In searching pictures of this camcorder on the computer it may take some time until the display is reflected on the computer If the playback clip is short or the playback starting point is near the end of the clip ...

Page 173: ...copy protected stream is being fed in If the input to the camcorder becomes no signal during recording the TALLY indicators the tally indicator on the front of the viewfinder and the REC indication zREC on the viewfinder screen flash indicating that no signal is being recorded on the SxS memory card When an input signal is resumed recording is restarted incrementing the clip number on the memory c...

Page 174: ... lens and protecting filter with a commercially available lens cleaner Caution Never use organic solvents such as thinners Disassembling the eyepiece for cleaning example HDVF 20A 1 Detach the eyepiece from the viewfinder barrel For the detaching procedure see Detaching the Eyepiece on page 39 2 Remove the eyecup from the eyecup holder Chapter9 Maintenance Testing the Camcorder Maintenance Cleanin...

Page 175: ...to correctly assemble the fog proof filter the packing ring and the eyecup so that the reassembled eyepiece is waterproof Note When cleaning the fog proof filter wipe it very gently with a soft cloth to avoid damaging the anti fogging coating The battery terminal of this unit the connector for battery packs and AC adaptors is a consumable part Power may not be supplied to the unit properly if the ...

Page 176: ... WARNING indicator the tally REC indication and the battery indicator is represented by graphic symbols as follows Continuous 1 flash s 4 flashes s The warning sounds are represented by graphic symbols as follows Continuous beep 1 beep s Operation Warnings A WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally REC Battery remaining B C D E Problem Operation in the recorder module Action to take Error Indication ...

Page 177: ...ARNING indicator Warning sound Tally REC Battery remaining Problem Operation in the recorder module Action to take The battery power will be exhausted soon Recording continues Charge the battery pack at the earliest opportunity Battery End WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally REC Battery remaining Problem Operation in the recorder module Action to take The battery pack is exhausted Recording cann...

Page 178: ... in the recorder module Action to take An error was detected with the battery pack Recording stops Replace the battery pack with a normal one Backup Battery End Please Change WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally REC Battery remaining Problem Operation in the recorder module Action to take The remaining power of the backup battery is insufficient Recording continues Refer to a Sony service represe...

Page 179: ...NG indicator Warning sound Tally REC Battery remaining Problem Operation in the recorder module Action to take Recording cannot be done as the memory card is defective Recording stops As playback may be possible it is recommended to replace it with another card after copying the clips as required Media Error Cannot Use Media A 1 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally REC Battery remaining Problem O...

Page 180: ...y protected Recording stops Check the input signal DVCAM Input Signal Cannot Record WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally REC Battery remaining Problem Operation in the recorder module Action to take The external signal input via the i LINK connection cannot be recorded as it is a DV stream Recording stops Media Error Playback Halted WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally REC Battery remaining Prob...

Page 181: ...ke There is not enough capacity for copying Recording continues disallowing copy Replace the card in slot A with another one Reached Duplication Limit Change Media A 1 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally REC Battery remaining Problem Operation in the recorder module Action to take The card has already ten clips having the same name as that you tried to duplicate Recording continues disallowing c...

Page 182: ...ng continues disallowing copy Replace the card in slot A with another one Media Reached Rewriting Limit Change Media A 1 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally REC Battery remaining Problem Operation in the recorder module Action to take The memory card comes to the end of its service life Recording stops Make a backup copy and replace the card with another one as soon as possible Recording playbac...

Page 183: ...eration in the recorder module Action to take Restoration is required because the media was removed while the camcorder was in recording standby mode of Clip Continuous Rec see page 84 Recording continues Insert again the media which was removed and restore it see page 72 USB Host Over Current Remove USB Device WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally REC Battery remaining Problem Operation in the re...

Page 184: ... and storage locations Store in a level ventilated place Avoid using or storing the camcorder in the following places In excessive heat or cold operating temperature range 5 C to 40 C 23 F to 104 F Remember that in summer in warm climates the temperature inside a car with the windows closed can easily exceed 50 C 122 F In damp or dusty locations Locations where the camcorder may be exposed to rain...

Page 185: ... the shutter speed number of frames to higher values The problem may be alleviated by executing the APR automatic pixel noise reduction function with MAINTENANCE APR in the setup menu see page 146 Pixel noise is reduced to some extent by automatic black balance adjustment see page 54 but the detection capabilities of that function are limited For the most effective correction execute the APR funct...

Page 186: ...wer consumption of over 50 W When connecting a device to the DC OUT connector use one with current consumption of 0 5 A or more Operating temperature 5ºC to 40ºC 23ºF to 104ºF Storage temperature 20ºC to 60ºC 4ºF to 140ºF Recording playback formats UDF mode HD422 Video codec MPEG 2 422P HL Video rate 50 Mbps CBR Video samples 1920 1080 1280 720 Proxy video MPEG 4 Audio LPCM 4CH 24 bits 48 kHz Prox...

Page 187: ...With one SBP 16 FAT mode HQ About 50 minutes SP About 70 minutes DVCAM About 65 minutes UDF mode HD422 50 IMX50 About 30 minutes HD420 HQ About 45 minutes DVCAM About 55 minutes With one SBP 32 SBS 32G1A FAT mode HQ About 100 minutes SP About 140 minutes DVCAM About 130 minutes UDF mode HD422 50 IMX50 About 60 minutes HD420 HQ About 90 minutes DVCAM About 110 minutes With one SBS 64G1A FAT mode HQ...

Page 188: ...Dynamic range 600 460 1080 29 97P 1080 25P 1080 23 98P Smear 135 dB Audio Block Sampling frequency 48 kHz Quantization 16 bits 24 bits Headroom 20 dB the factory default setting 20 18 16 12 dB EBU Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz within 3 dB Dynamic range 90 dB typical Distortion 0 08 max with input level 40 dBu Built in speaker Monaural Output 300 mW Display Screen size 8 8 cm diagonal 3 5 inch...

Page 189: ...0 A REMOTE 8 pin LIGHT 2 pin USB 4 pin type A 4 pin type B i LINK HDV DV 6 pin complies with IEEE1394 VF 26 pin rectangular 20 pin round For wireless receiver D sub 15 pin Supplied Accessories Shoulder strap 1 Cold shoe kit 1 set Lens mount cap 1 Flange back adjustment chart OPERATION MANUAL Japanese version 1 English version 1 CD ROM Utility Software for XDCAM application software device driver s...

Page 190: ...ripod adaptor VCT 14 U14 Video Light UC D200A PROTECH Ultralight Anton Bauer Pad CBK SP01 Soft Type Shoulder Pad Hard Carrying Case LC H300 Soft Carrying Case LC DS300SFT Maintenance Manual Notes Always make a test recording and verify that it was recorded successfully SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE O...

Page 191: ... 921 MSU 900 950 700 Remote Control Unit VCT 14 U14 Tripod Adaptor Tripod LC DS300SFT a Soft Carrying Case AC DN10 DN2B AC Adaptor BC L500 Battery Charger BC M150Battery Charger BC L70 Battery Charger BP GL95 GL65 L80S L60S Battery Pack SBP 16 32 SBS 32G1A 64G1A SxS Memory Card PHU 120R Professional Harddisk Unit LC H300 Hard Carrying Case HDVF 200 20A C35W C950W C730W Viewfinder CBK MD01 SD Recor...

Page 192: ...the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc Note The camcorder can be connected to one device with the i LINK cable DV cable When you connect with an HDV or DV device that has two or more i LINK connectors refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the connected device About data transfer speed of i LINK i LINK defines a maximum data transfer speed of approximately 100 200 and...

Page 193: ...n service internet broadcasting TV broadcasting Other usage of this product may be required to obtain license from MPEGLA Please contact MPEG LA for any further information MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 http www mpegla com ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FO...

Page 194: ...ct includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit http www openssl org 4 The names OpenSSL Toolkit and OpenSSL Project must not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without prior written permission For written permission please contact openssl core openssl org 5 Products derived from this software may not be called OpenSSL nor may Ope...

Page 195: ... the SSL code The SSL documentation included with this distribution is covered by the same copyright terms except that the holder is Tim Hudson tjh cryptsoft com Copyright remains Eric Young s and as such any Copyright notices in the code are not to be removed If this package is used in a product Eric Young should be given attribution as the author of the parts of the library used This can be in t...

Page 196: ...SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF TH...

Page 197: ...oe 15 of the internal clock exchanging 186 pack 35 remaining 32 BKW 401 38 Black balance adjusting 54 BRIGHT control 28 29 Brightness level 33 C Camera adaptor 15 Camera operator tally indicator 28 Clip Continuous Rec 83 Clip s batch copy 103 copying 102 cue up 94 defining names 88 deleting 77 103 displaying properties 100 dividing 106 operating with a computer 169 operations 91 playing 76 94 prot...

Page 198: ...0 H HD SD SDI OUT connector 26 Histogram 34 HOLD button 22 I i LINK 192 cable 192 connection 171 i LINK HDV DV connector 26 Index picture 93 changing 106 Indicators and status display 28 Initial value 110 Input source 33 Internal clock 41 Interval Rec 79 Iris position 34 L LCD monitor 20 26 LCD panel 20 Lens cable clamp 16 locking lever 17 mount 17 mount cap 17 mount securing rubber 16 mounting 42...

Page 199: ...8 indicators 30 on an external device 171 proxy data 85 remaining time 71 review 75 shot marks 77 time lapse video 79 Recording mode 53 special settings indication 31 32 Red tally indicators 30 REMOTE connector 26 Reset 110 162 RESET RETURN button 22 S Scene file s loading 163 saving 162 SDI IN connector 25 Search with the essence mark thumbnail screen 95 with the expand thumbnail screen 95 SET bu...

Page 200: ...mecode 33 setting 62 synchronizing 63 TLCS automatic adjustment 59 TLCS control mode 33 Tripod mount 16 Tripod mounting 48 U UHF portable tuner attaching 45 USB flash drive 73 formatting 73 User bits setting 63 User file s 160 165 User setting data loading 161 saving 160 V Video format 101 setting 51 Video level indication 33 Video light connecting 49 VIDEO OUT connector 25 Viewfinder 29 adjusting...

Page 201: ...Index 201 Index Z ZEBRA switch 28 29 Zoom position 31 ...

Page 202: ...Index 202 Index ...

Page 203: ... for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described in this manual without the express written permission of Sony Corporation ...

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