Sony PXW-Z280T Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Operating Instructions

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PXW-Z280V/PXW-Z280T

Summary of Contents for PXW-Z280T

Page 1: ... 740 705 11 1 2018 Sony Corporation Solid State Memory Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference PXW Z280V PXW Z280T ...

Page 2: ...cup 21 Adjusting the Screens 22 Adjusting the LCD screen 22 Adjusting the viewfinder 22 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD viewfinder screen using an assignable button 22 Using SxS Memory Cards 23 About SxS memory cards 23 Inserting SxS memory cards 23 Removing an SxS memory card 23 Switching between SxS memory cards 23 Formatting initializing an SxS memory card 23 Checking the remaining recordin...

Page 3: ... 40 Interval recording Interval Rec 40 Continuous recording Clip Continuous Rec exFAT UDF 41 Picture cache recording Picture Cache Rec 42 Slow Quick Motion 43 Simultaneous recording in 2 slots Simul Rec 44 4K HD Sub recording 44 High dynamic range HDR recording 45 Adjusting the flange focal length automatically 45 Saving and loading configuration data 46 Planning metadata 49 Acquiring location inf...

Page 4: ...ing 65 Stopping streaming 65 Network client mode 66 Using Web Remote Control 68 Web Remote Control Menu 69 Video monitoring settings Monitoring Settings 69 File transfer settings Upload Settings 70 File transfer management File Transfer 70 Thumbnail Screen Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen 72 Playing Clips 73 Playing recorded clips 73 Playing the selected and subsequent clips in sequence 73 Ad...

Page 5: ...2 Menu Display and Settings Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy 84 Setup menu hierarchy 84 Setup Menu Operations 86 Editing the User menu 88 Setup Menu List 90 User menu 90 Edit User Menu menu 90 Camera menu 91 Paint menu 94 Audio menu 101 Video menu 102 LCD VF menu 103 TC UB menu 107 Recording menu 107 Thumbnail menu list 109 Media menu 110 File menu 112 Network menu 113 System menu 118 Append...

Page 6: ...playback 137 External devices 138 Wireless LAN connection 138 Internet connection 138 ND filter dial 139 Error Warning Indications 140 Error indications 140 Warning indications 140 Caution and operation messages 141 Block Diagrams 143 Specifications 146 General 146 Lens 147 Camera 148 Wireless LAN 148 Inputs outputs 148 Display 149 Internal microphone 149 Media slots 149 Supplied accessories 149 I...

Page 7: ...e operating instructions of the smartphone NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard for short range radio communication 4 ASSIGN8 FOCUS MAG button 5 ZOOM switch bottom 28 6 Multi Interface Shoe rear For details about accessories supported by the Multi Interface Shoe contact your sales representative 7 Microphone clamper 8 Microphone holder 35 9 GPS antenna 10 Multi Interface Shoe ...

Page 8: ...h 7 ASSIGN3 VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR button 8 ASSIGN1 ZEBRA button 9 ASSIGN2 PEAKING button 10 INPUT1 switch 34 11 CH1 INT EXT MI SHOE switch 34 12 AUDIO LEVEL CH1 dial 34 13 AUDIO LEVEL CH3 dial 14 AUDIO LEVEL CH4 dial 15 AUDIO LEVEL CH2 dial 16 CH2 INT EXT MI SHOE switch 17 INPUT2 switch 34 18 ASSIGN5 button 19 SHUTTER switch 20 ASSIGN4 ONLINE button 21 ND control dial 22 WB SET button 23 Lens hood ...

Page 9: ...IO INPUT1 connector 34 15 AUDIO INPUT2 connector 34 16 Cable holder Provided for securing a microphone cable etc 17 Grip belt 18 Multi selector V v B b SET button 19 Record button 27 20 Air inlet Note Do not cover the air inlet 21 REMOTE connector The REMOTE connector is used for controlling start stop of recording and other functions on the video device and peripherals connected to it 22 Cable cl...

Page 10: ...r battery is low 13 SLOT SELECT button 14 SxS memory card A slot access lamp 23 15 SxS memory card B slot access lamp 23 16 EJECT button When pressed the EJECT button pops out Press again to remove a card Note Pressing the EJECT button during recording will stop the recording 17 DC IN connector 18 CANCEL BACK button 86 19 SEL SET dial 86 20 MENU button 86 Button has a raised tactile bar for your c...

Page 11: ... button 73 11 LCD BRIGHT button 22 12 DISPLAY button 12 13 LCD screen 22 14 Viewfinder 22 15 Large eyecup 16 Air inlet Note Do not cover the air inlet 17 VOLUME buttons 30 18 DURATION TC U BIT button 36 19 CANCEL button 86 Bottom Side 1 Tripod screw holes 1 4 inch 3 8 inch Compatible with 1 4 20UNC screws and 3 8 16UNC screws Attach to a tripod sold separately screw length of 5 5 mm or less ...

Page 12: ...atus in network client mode 6 Streaming status indicator 7 Slow Quick Motion shooting frame rate indicator 8 Remaining battery capacity DC IN voltage indicator 9 Focus mode indicator page 37 a Displayed when there is no registered face and no faces are detected and when there is a registered face but it is not detected 10 Zoom position indicator Displays zoom position in the range of 0 wide angle ...

Page 13: ...r 35 Recording format picture size indicator page 118 Displays the picture size that is recorded on an SxS memory card Information displayed on the playback screen The following information is superimposed on the playback picture 1 Network status indicator 2 Uploading Number of files to transfer indicator 3 Clip number Total number of clips 4 Playback mode indicator 5 Playback format frame rate in...

Page 14: ...witch A White balance memory A adjustment value White Switch P Preset White setting ND Preset Preset1 to 3 setting for ND Filter Zebra1 Zebra1 On Off setting and level Zebra2 Zebra2 On Off setting and level Gamma Gamma category and curve Gain Switch Gain L Gain M Gain H setting Handle Zoom Speed Handle Zoom setting Scene File Current scene file and file ID CH1 level meter CH1 level meter CH1 Input...

Page 15: ...picture size Rec Control status Output On Off HDMI Output picture size Rec Control status Output On Off VIDEO Output picture size Output On Off Gamma Gamma setting Color Gamut Color gamut setting Gamma Display Assist Gamma display assist setting 1 Function assigned to the Assign 1 button 2 Function assigned to the Assign 2 button 3 Function assigned to the Assign 3 button 4 Function assigned to th...

Page 16: ...maining life data UTILITY media information Displays the media icon when media is inserted in the UTILITY SD MS slot UTILITY media protection Displays the lock icon when the media inserted in the UTILITY SD MS slot is protected locked UTILITY media remaining capacity meter Displays the remaining capacity of media inserted in the UTILITY SD MS slot expressed as a percentage on a bar graph UTILITY m...

Page 17: ...etwork Client Mode Status Network client mode status CCM Name Name of connected CCM in network client mode CCM Address Address of connected CCM in network client mode Streaming Status Streaming status Streaming Format Streaming format information Streaming Type Type of currently selected streaming setting Streaming Destination Address Streaming destination address Streaming Audio Channel Audio cha...

Page 18: ...Status display Description Off Streaming is off Distributing Streaming is in progress Preparing Preparing for streaming Destination Address Error The host name or IP address of the streaming destination may be incorrect No Network Access Cannot connect to a network Check the network connection status and settings Auto Upload Proxy Auto Upload Proxy On Off status Job Status Remain Total Number of r...

Page 19: ... and protrudes from the camcorder when attached The BP U90 is convenient when using the camcorder attached to a tripod for extended recording periods Checking the remaining capacity When recording or playback is in progress on the battery pack an icon to show the current battery charge level and usage time remaining are displayed on the LCD viewfinder screen page 12 The camcorder indicates the rem...

Page 20: ...o will cause a malfunction You cannot charge the camcorder by connecting it to the AC Adapter To turn the camcorder on set the ON STANDBY switch page 9 to the ON position To turn the camcorder off set the ON STANDBY switch to the STANDBY position 1 Notes Even when the ON STANDBY switch is set to the STANDBY position the unit continues to draw standby electric power Remove the battery pack if not u...

Page 21: ...d no battery pack and no DC IN power source the initial settings screen will be displayed when you next turn the camcorder on While the initial settings screen is displayed no other operation except turning the power off is permitted until you finish the settings on this screen If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and ti...

Page 22: ...g Brightness page 103 in the LCD VF menu You can display a level bar for adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen viewfinder screen by assigning LCD VF Adjust to an assignable button page 40 beforehand and then pressing that button 1 Press the button assigned with LCD VF Adjust to display a level bar for adjusting the brightness Each time the button is pressed the display switches in sequence be...

Page 23: ...on 1 Open the cover of the card slot block and press the EJECT button The EJECT button pops out During recording this will stop the recording 2 Press the EJECT button again to remove the card Notes If the camcorder is turned off or the memory card is removed while the memory card is being accessed the integrity of data on the card cannot be guaranteed All data recorded on the card may be discarded...

Page 24: ...place with media that has free space If you continue recording until the total remaining time reaches zero the message changes to Media Full and recording stops Note Up to approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one SxS memory card If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit an indication that the maximum number of clips has been reached is displayed If for any reason an error should occu...

Page 25: ...k page 73 may not be properly achieved with an XQD memory card When recording in high rate formats such as XAVC I recording format or 3840 2160P an unsupported media error may appear on the screen indicating that normal recording is not possible The use of SxS PRO memory cards is recommended Not all XQD memory cards are guaranteed to work with this camcorder For compatible memory cards contact you...

Page 26: ...tion page 43 an unsupported media error may appear on the screen indicating that normal recording is not possible depending on the SDXC cards used The use of SxS PRO memory cards is recommended SDXC cards recorded using PMW series and PXW series camcorders may not be supported depending on the camcorder model For details contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative SDHC cards FAT only...

Page 27: ...ng on the memory cards Relay Rec When memory cards are inserted in both slots A and B recording automatically switches to the second memory card just before the remaining capacity on the first card is reduced to zero You can continue recording continuously when switching memory cards by replacing the memory card that is full with a new memory card Notes Do not eject a memory card while recording t...

Page 28: ...an zoom in or out at fixed speed regardless of the pressure applied to the switch You can set the speed to Low or High using Handle Zoom in the Camera menu By assigning the Handle Zoom Setting function to an assignable button page 40 you can switch the handle zoom operation each time the button is pressed 2 Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom in or out Note You cannot use the handle zoom lever A...

Page 29: ... mode In MF manual focus mode you can also use auto focus operation whenever required Slide the focus ring A toward the front toward the lens hood and set the FOCUS switch C to MANUAL Using automatic focus temporarily Push auto focus In MF mode auto focus is activated while the FOCUS PUSH AUTO button D of the lens is pressed or while an assignable button page 40 assigned with Push AF Push MF is pr...

Page 30: ...age 102 in the Audio menu You can change the settings based on the video application or recording conditions The formats available for selection vary depending on the exFAT UDF FAT file system system frequency and codec settings Switching the exFAT UDF FAT file system Switch using Rec Format page 118 File System in the System menu The camcorder automatically restarts after switching Note You canno...

Page 31: ... enabled When Full Auto mode is off Set Auto Exposure AGC page 92 in the Camera menu to On to activate AGC mode You can also set AGC on off in the direct menu page 37 Shooting with fixed gain 1 Set Full Auto mode off 2 When the gain is automatically adjusted set Auto Exposure AGC page 92 in the Camera menu to Off AGC disappears 3 Set the GAIN switch G to H M or L The gain value set for the selecte...

Page 32: ...ty adjustment Auto ND filter When the ND FILTER mode switch is set to VARIABLE and the ND FILTER switch is in position 1 to 3 the density of the ND filter can be adjusted automatically by setting Auto Exposure Auto ND Filter page 92 in the Camera menu to On You can also set Auto ND Filter on off and set ND CLEAR in the direct menu page 37 When Auto ND Filter is off you can also select the density ...

Page 33: ...ing White Switch B page 95 in the Paint menu Setting the camcorder to Full Auto mode page 27 forcibly activates ATW mode Assigning the ATW on off function to an assignable button page 40 permits you to independently activate deactivate ATW when Full Auto mode is off Using the direct menu Press the DISPLAY button page 11 to display the selected mode and color temperature on the screen page 12 ATW A...

Page 34: ...O LEVEL CH1 dial E AUDIO LEVEL CH2 dial H AUDIO LEVEL CH3 dial F AUDIO LEVEL CH4 dial G Refer to the block diagrams page 143 Using the internal microphone You can record sound using the internal microphone To record on CH1 CH2 Set the CH1 INT EXT MI SHOE switch D and CH2 INT EXT MI SHOE switch I to INT To record on CH3 CH4 Select Internal MIC using Audio Input page 101 CH3 Input Select and CH4 Inp...

Page 35: ...ice If noise is a concern on connectors with no device connected set the corresponding INPUT1 INPUT2 switches to LINE 3 Open the cover by pulling up the handle of the microphone holder 4 Attach a microphone then close the microphone holder to secure the microphone 5 Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO INPUT1 AUDIO INPUT2 connectors A B When you use a stereo microphone two XLR plugs connect t...

Page 36: ...ode Enabling the image stabilization SteadyShot function suppresses image shaking caused by camera movement when recording Press the STEADY SHOT button on the lens The SteadyShot mode turns on off each time you press the button The setting is displayed on the LCD viewfinder screen Note When shooting using a tripod for stability set SteadyShot to Off Setting the timecode Set the timecode to record ...

Page 37: ...ton or SEL SET dial The cursor disappears and the new setting is displayed Press the assignable button assigned with Direct Menu again or wait 3 seconds without performing any action to close the direct menu and return to the shooting screen You can open the direct menu by setting Menu Settings Direct Menu with SET page 123 in the System menu to On and pressing the SET button or SEL SET dial Howev...

Page 38: ...ace to register using the V v B b button and press the SET button or SEL SET dial Clearing the registered face Move the selection cursor to the registered face using the V v B b button and press the SET button or SEL SET dial The registered face is cleared the face frame becomes a single frame and the registered face icon disappears When faces are detected with the registered face frame not displa...

Page 39: ...t a shot mark For details about adding shot marks after recording see Adding shot marks during playback exFAT UDF page 73 For details about naming shot marks using planning metadata see Defining shot mark names in planning metadata page 50 You can add OK NG KEEP flags to clips recorded in exFAT or UDF mode Adding flags allows you to filter the clips to display only the required clips on the filter...

Page 40: ...r details about each function see page 121 Off Push AF Push MF Face Detection AF ND Filter Position Auto ND Filter Push Auto ND Push Auto Iris Turbo Gain AGC Shutter Auto Exposure Level Spotlight Backlight Flash Band Reduce Digital Extender 2 Handle Zoom Color Bars Preset White Select ATW ATW Hold Marker Zebra Peaking Video Signal Monitor Focus Magnifier Lens Info LCD VF Adjust VF Mode Gamma Displ...

Page 41: ...e settings first stop recording After starting recording in Interval Rec mode Rec Review operation is disabled including during the interval time The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode during recording in Interval Rec mode page 107 Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop recording or switch the card slot while recording is halted in Interval Rec mode Interval Rec Setting is automatically s...

Page 42: ...Y switch to STANDBY Display the thumbnail screen Play a clip Exit Clip Continuous Rec mode The camcorder always maintains a cache of video and audio data for a set interval maximum of 28 seconds in internal storage memory when shooting allowing you to record several seconds of footage before actually starting to record The Picture Cache Rec function can be used when the recording format page 118 i...

Page 43: ...uick Motion mode Configuring before shooting Configure S Q Motion page 107 in the Recording menu before shooting When Setting is set to On Slow Quick Motion mode is activated and S Q Stby appears on the screen Setting the recording frame rate using the direct menu You can set the recording frame rate in Slow Quick Motion mode using the direct menu page 37 Configuring using assignable buttons Assig...

Page 44: ...nd handle record button You can start stop recording on the memory card in each slot independently by using the grip record button and handle record button The default setting starts stops recording on memory card A and memory card B simultaneously by using either of the buttons Rec Button Handle Rec Button To change the setting Select Simul Rec Rec Button Set in the Recording menu This function a...

Page 45: ...table for HDR display Accordingly the display can be made more visible for easier shooting using the gamma display assist function You can change the setting of the gamma display assist function using Gamma Display Assist page 105 in the LCD VF menu Note The gamma display assist function is used only for the LCD viewfinder screen The settings are not applied to the recorded image or output image T...

Page 46: ...tion is in progress If you press the CANCEL button during adjustment Automatic adjustment of the flange focal length is aborted and the condition before starting the adjustment is restored If the flange focal length adjustment is not successful An error message appears Check the subject and lighting conditions and repeat the adjustment You can save setup menu settings in the camcorder internal mem...

Page 47: ... the Media Status screen page 15 Notes A mark is displayed if the SD card or Memory Stick media is protected To use media formatted on the camcorder in the slot of another device make a backup of the data then reformat the media in the device to be used Saving a user file ALL file 1 Insert the SD card or Memory Stick media into the UTILITY SD MS slot page 9 with the label facing right 2 For a user...

Page 48: ...w on the save destination window using the V v B b button or SEL SET dial and press the SET button or SEL SET dial Selecting a row with a File ID entry will overwrite the selected file The File ID is generated automatically but you can modify it 4 Select Execute on the confirmation screen using the V v B b button or SEL SET dial and press the SET button or SEL SET dial Loading a scene file To load...

Page 49: ...nning metadata file into the camcorders memory beforehand Note Data cannot be loaded from an SDXC SDHC card When using an SxS memory card Insert the SxS memory card with the planning metadata file xml saved to the directory below into the camcorder card slot then select and load the file using Planning Metadata page 112 Load Media A or Load Media B in the File menu exFAT XDROOT General Sony Planni...

Page 50: ...he camcorder then select Clip Naming page 111 Auto Naming Plan in the Media menu Clip names are generated by adding an underscore _ and a 5 digit serial number 00001 to 99999 Example Typhoon_Strikes_00001 Typhoon_Strikes_00002 Notes If the serial number reaches 99999 it returns to 00001 upon the next recording When you load another planning metadata file the 5 digit serial number returns to 00001 ...

Page 51: ...If a positioning icon is not displayed after several minutes there may be a problem with signal reception Start shooting without location information or move to an area with a clear view of the sky Shooting when a positioning icon is not displayed means that location information will not be recorded The GPS signal may not be received when indoors or near tall structures Move to a location with a c...

Page 52: ... check the remaining capacity on an SD card on the Media Status screen page 15 Note A mark is displayed if the SD card is protected To use media formatted on the camcorder in the slot of another device First make a backup of the card then reformat the card in the device to be used Configuring before shooting 1 Set Proxy Rec Setting in the Recording menu to On 2 Insert the SD card media into the UT...

Page 53: ... by executing All Reset For details about clip names see Clip Naming page 111 in the Media menu You can record proxy data independently to an SD card in the UTILITY SD MS slot without recording to an SxS memory card The recording format of the proxy data is the same as for simultaneous recording Configuring before shooting 1 Assign Proxy Rec Start Stop to an assignable button page 40 2 Set Proxy R...

Page 54: ...corder remotely on the device screen while streaming from the camcorder and configure settings of the camcorder using the Content Browser Mobile application For details about the Content Browser Mobile application contact your Sony sales or service representative Streaming high quality video using Sony QoS technology page 66 You can stream high quality video using a Sony Network RX Station sold se...

Page 55: ...page 114 Camera SSID Password in the Network menu 5 Display the web remote control page 68 Or connect using the Content Browser Mobile application Connecting by inputting an SSID and password on a device You can connect the camcorder to a device by entering the SSID and password on a device 1 Select Wireless LAN Setting Access Point Mode in the Network menu 2 Open the device Network Settings or Wi...

Page 56: ...tion to a desired access point from the setup menu You can configure connection to a desired access point using the auto network detection function Connecting using the network auto detection function 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in Connecting to an access point using WPS page 56 2 Select ST Mode Settings Scan Networks page 114 Execute in the Network menu The camcorder starts detection of connection des...

Page 57: ...nnection settings SSID Input the SSID for the connection access point Security Select the encryption method Password Input the password for the connection access point DHCP Set the DHCP setting When you set to On the IP address is assigned to the camcorder automatically To assign the IP address to the camcorder manually set to Off IP Address Input the IP address of the camcorder This setting is av...

Page 58: ...g When you set to On the IP address is assigned to the camcorder automatically To assign the IP address to the camcorder manually set to Off IP Address Input the IP address of the camcorder This setting is available only when DHCP is set to Off Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask of the camcorder This setting is available only when DHCP is set to Off Gateway Enter the address of the gateway This set...

Page 59: ...ff Note When using a modem and video output at the same time the brightness of the LCD screen decreases Attaching a modem to the camcorder Attach the modem to the USB2 0 HOST connector of the camcorder Note Attach remove the modem while the camcorder is turned off Connecting 1 Turn the camcorder on 2 Set Modem Setting in the Network menu to On Note It may take some time about 1 minute to connect t...

Page 60: ...nnecting the wired LAN connector of the camcorder to an Internet router using a LAN cable Connect to the Internet router as described in Connecting to a device using a LAN cable page 57 Connecting using a LAN cable Router Computer Internet ...

Page 61: ...ions of device connected with the camcorder via a network List of functions for network connections Network function Network connection mode Access Point Station Modem Wired LAN Off File transfer page 62 a a a1 Streaming page 64 a a a Monitoring page 69 a1 a1 a1 Remote control of camcorder page 68 a1 a1 a1 ...

Page 62: ...uaranteed when editing a directory name that contains these characters If you need to edit delete all the characters and re enter a value Using Secure Protocol Set whether to perform secure FTP uploading Root Certificate Load clear a certificate Load Select Set in step 3 and import a CA certificate The certificate to be loaded must be in PEM format and should be written to the root directory of th...

Page 63: ...er in Directory if necessary 6 Tap Transfer The camcorder starts uploading the selected file To cancel uploading tap Cancel Uploading an original file on an SxS memory card 1 Connect the camcorder and device using a LAN connection page 54 2 Launch a browser on the device and display the web remote control page 68 3 Display the file list screen to select a file Tap File Transfer Slot A or Slot B A ...

Page 64: ...t Using Secure Protocol on the destination file server to ON and import a certificate For details about configuration see Registering a destination server page 70 You can transmit the video and audio recorded played back with the camcorder via the Internet or local network Setting the streaming destination and format Up to three streaming destinations can be configured as Destination Settings 1 Se...

Page 65: ...n Interval Rec Setting in the Recording menu is set to On When Simul Rec Setting in the Recording menu is set to On It may take several tens of seconds to stream actual video or audio after starting streaming If the streaming transmission destination setting is invalid or the camcorder does not connect to the network appears on the screen as the streaming status indicator Audio video data is trans...

Page 66: ... time before loading CCM and XDCAM air connection certificates When recording in XAVC I 3840 2160P 59 94 50P Load cannot be selected In low voltage state CCM and XDCAM air connection certificates cannot be loaded or cleared CCM Certificate Status Displays the load status of the certificate Reset Reset the settings of NCM Settings to the defaults 3 When finished select Set to apply the settings Alw...

Page 67: ...g streaming the screen information update frequency is reduced but this does not affect operation The recording settings cannot be changed during streaming in network client mode The image may momentarily stop when switching to the thumbnail screen or playback screen during QoS streaming The distribution formats available for streaming vary depending on the Rec Format setting of the camcorder Tran...

Page 68: ...lay Record start stop button ND slider Iris slider Focus slider Zoom slider Shooting settings S Q FPS Shutter White Gamma Auto Iris Auto Shutter AGC Auto ND Filter ATW Gain Color Bars Auto White Playback screen Status display Playback operation buttons F Rev Play Pause F Fwd Prev Stop Next Cursor screen Status display Cursor operation button menu status indication Up Left Set Right Down Cancel Bac...

Page 69: ...if the wireless signal strength becomes weak Web remote control compatible devices You can use a tablet or computer to configure and operate the camcorder The supported devices OS and browsers are shown in the following table For details about devices supported using the Content Browser Mobile application contact your Sony sales or service representative Tapping in the top left of the Camera Contr...

Page 70: ...tus To import or clear a certificate tap Select Function and select a task in the displayed menu Load Import a CA certificate The certificate to be loaded must be in PEM format and should be written to the root directory of the SD card with certification pem file name Clear Clear the CA certificate None Do not load or clear a certificate Note Set the clock of the camcorder to the correct time befo...

Page 71: ... the file list The camcorder is compatible with the FTP resume function resume upload for a file whose transfer was suspended Total Progress of all the files to be uploaded Status Progress of the file that is currently being uploaded Remain Time Estimated remaining time for uploading Transfer data rate Transfer rate indication To cancel or start uploading or delete a file from the file list 1 Sele...

Page 72: ... displayed at the bottom of the screen 1 Thumbnail index picture Displays the index picture of a clip When a clip is recorded its first frame is automatically set as the index picture Clip frame information is displayed below the thumbnail You change the information displayed using Customize View page 78 Thumbnail Caption in the Thumbnail menu 2 Clip name Displays the name of the selected clip 3 R...

Page 73: ...ndary between clips You cannot operate the camcorder during this period When you select a clip in the thumbnail screen and begin playback there may be momentary picture breakup at the start of the clip To start playback without distortion pause playback once after starting it press the PREV button of the playback control buttons to return to the top of the clip then restart playback You can add sh...

Page 74: ...L SET dial and press the SET button or SEL SET dial To hide the Thumbnail menu press the MENU button again Select menu items and sub items using the following method Select an item or sub item using the V v B b button or SEL SET dial and press the SET button or SEL SET dial Press the CANCEL BACK button page 10 to return to the previous screen Notes When the SxS memory card is write protected some ...

Page 75: ...at the recording start point End Timecode at the recording end point Duration Duration of the clip 3 Creation date and modified date 4 Currently selected memory card 5 Media protect icon 6 Clip number Total number of clips 7 Battery icon 8 Clip information Clip name Recording format Special recording information Recording device name Displaying clip properties ...

Page 76: ...s Notes If a clip with the same name already exists at the copy destination SxS memory card a one digit number in parentheses is added to the original name The number in parentheses is the smallest number that does not exist at the copy destination Examples ABCD0002 t ABCD0002 1 ABCD0002 1 t ABCD0002 2 ABCD0005 3 t ABCD0005 4 For FAT file format if the parenthetical numbers 1 to 9 already exist at...

Page 77: ...ion message appears 3 Press the SET button or SEL SET dial to dismiss the message You can add clip flags OK NG KEEP marks to clips to filter the display of clips based on the clip flags on the filtered clip thumbnail screen page 77 Adding a clip flag 1 Select the thumbnail for the clip to which you want to add the clip flag 2 Select Set Clip Flag Add OK Add NG or Add KEEP in the Thumbnail menu for...

Page 78: ...Start Frames with a recording start mark and the first frame of clips that do not have a recording start mark Shot Mark0 to Shot Mark9 Frames with each shot mark The essence mark thumbnail screen appears filtered by the selected essence mark If a clip is recorded using planning metadata that defines names for shot mark 0 to shot mark 9 the selection options in the list are displayed by the defined...

Page 79: ... cable to the external device first and then connect it to the camcorder To start recording on the camcorder and external device simultaneously With SDI signal output enabled set SDI HDMI Rec Control page 102 Setting in the Video menu to On to enable output of a REC trigger signal to the external device connected to the SDI OUT connector This will synchronize recording on the external device with ...

Page 80: ...camcorder locks to the reference timecode and Ext LK is displayed on the screen Once about ten seconds have elapsed after the timecode locks the external lock state is maintained even if the external reference timecode source is disconnected Notes Check that the supplied reference timecode and the reference video signal are in a phase relationship that complies with the SMPTE timecode standard Whe...

Page 81: ...does not work on the bus power from the computer Prepare a power source separately The camcorder is not recognized as an extension drive in the following cases During recording including special recording modes During playback including high speed playback and when paused During thumbnail screen display When formatting initializing media When restoring memory cards or updating management files inc...

Page 82: ...he recording media inserted in an SxS memory card slot to the external HDD or USB media Copying clips to USB media 1 Select USB Select Folder page 110 in the Media menu 2 Select the copy destination folder from the folder list and press the SET button or SEL SET dial You can also select New on the screen to create a new folder Note If a folder is not specified a folder is automatically created wit...

Page 83: ...supply to an external HDD USB media Power is supplied to an external HDD USB media from the USB 3 0 HOST connector automatically when performing an operation in the USB menu item in the Media menu However power supply is not started under the following conditions even when performing an operation in the USB menu item in the Media menu To start the supply of power perform the solution shown in the ...

Page 84: ...elated to thumbnail display Media menu Contains settings related to media File menu Contains settings related to files Network menu Contains settings related to networks System menu Contains settings related to the system Menu Display and Settings Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy Setup menu hierarchy MENU User Base Setting HDR Setting Rec Format S Q Motion Picture Cache Rec Simul Rec 4K HD S...

Page 85: ... Shot Mark Set Clip Flag Lock Unlock Clip Delete Clip Copy Clip Copy Sub Clip Set Index Picture Thumbnail View Filter Clips Customize View Media Update Media Format Media USB Clip Naming Planning Metadata File User File All File Scene File Network Access Authentication Wireless LAN AP Mode Settings ST Mode Settings Wired LAN Modem Network Client Mode File Transfer Streaming Network Reset System Ba...

Page 86: ...9 to 99 the settings area is not displayed The current setting is highlighted to indicate that the value can be changed Selecting Execute for a function will execute the corresponding function Selecting an item that requires confirmation before execution will temporarily hide the menu and display a confirmation message Check the message and then select whether to execute or cancel the function Ent...

Page 87: ...ns Camera Focus Face Detection AF Face Detection AF Camera Gain Gain Turbo Turbo Gain Camera Auto Exposure Level Auto Exposure Level Camera Auto Exposure Mode Spotlight Camera Auto Exposure Mode Backlight Camera Auto Exposure Auto ND Filter Auto ND Filter Camera Auto Exposure AGC AGC Camera Auto Exposure Auto Shutter Shutter Camera Color Bars Setting Color Bars Camera Flash Band Reduce Setting Fla...

Page 88: ...enu more useful using Edit User Menu Adding items and sub items 1 Select Edit User Menu Add Item in the User menu The items that can be added are displayed 2 Select an item to add A screen for selecting sub items to add appears 3 Select a sub item to add Place a check mark in the All checkbox to add all sub items Place a check mark in the individual checkboxes to specify which sub items to add 4 S...

Page 89: ...the SET button or SEL SET dial The item is moved Restoring the User menu to factory default state 1 Select Edit User Menu Customize Reset in the User menu The Customize Reset screen appears 2 Select Reset and press the SET button or SEL SET dial A confirmation screen appears 3 Select Execute and press the SET button or SEL SET dial The User menu is restored to the factory default state ...

Page 90: ...oxy Rec Recording Proxy Rec item Output Format Video Output Format item Assignable Button System Assignable Button item Delete Clip Thumbnail Delete Clip item Wireless LAN Network Wireless LAN item Wired LAN Network Wired LAN item Modem Network Modem item Format Media Media Format Media item Menu Settings System Menu Settings item Edit User Menu Displays the Edit User Menu screen Edit User Menu me...

Page 91: ...3 value of the ND filter Gain Gain settings Gain L 18dB 15dB 12dB 9dB 6dB 3dB 0dB 3dB Sets the gain when the GAIN switch is set to the L position Gain M 18dB 15dB 12dB 9dB 6dB 3dB 0dB 3dB Sets the gain when the GAIN switch is set to the M position Gain H 18dB 15dB 12dB 9dB 6dB 3dB 0dB 3dB Sets the gain when the GAIN switch is set to the H position Gain Turbo 42dB 18dB 15dB 12dB 9dB 6dB 3dB 0dB 3dB...

Page 92: ...en ECS Frequency 8000 to 23 99 NTSC area 60 00 PAL area 50 00 Sets the ECS frequency when ECS mode is selected The available settings vary depending on the frame frequency of the selected video format Auto Exposure Brightness automatic exposure settings Level 3 0 2 75 2 5 2 25 2 0 1 75 1 5 1 25 1 0 0 75 0 5 0 25 0 0 25 0 5 0 75 1 0 1 25 1 5 1 75 2 0 2 25 2 5 2 75 3 0 Sets the compensation level Mo...

Page 93: ...Sets the vertical position of the Detect Window Color Bars Color bar settings Setting On Off Turns the color bars on off Type ARIB 100 75 SMPTE Selects the type of color bars Flicker Reduce Flicker correction settings Mode Auto On Off Sets the flicker correction mode Frequency 50Hz 60Hz NTSC area 60 00 PAL area 50 00 Sets the frequency of the power source supplying the lighting that is causing the...

Page 94: ...items and Settings Description HDR Paint Setting Dynamic range mode settings HLG Type HLG HLG1 HLG2 HLG3 Sets the type of HLG when Shooting Mode is set to HDR HLG Setting equivalent to ITU R BT 2100 HLG1 Setting that provides greater noise suppression than HLG2 However the dynamic range that can be shot is narrower HLG2 Setting with balance between dynamic range and noise suppression HLG3 Setting ...

Page 95: ... the white balance color temperature saved in memory B Color Temp Balance B 99 to 99 0 Sets the white balance gain values saved in memory B linked R gain and B gain R Gain B 99 to 99 0 Sets the white balance R gain value saved in memory B B Gain B 99 to 99 0 Sets the white balance B gain value saved in memory B White Setting White balance adjustment settings Shockless White Off 1 2 3 Sets the whit...

Page 96: ...Warm Cool Balance B 99 to 99 0 Sets a more precise color temperature for use when a satisfactory image cannot be obtained using Warm Cool B Offset White ATW On Off Selects whether to add On or not to add Off an offset value to the ATW white balance Warm Cool ATW 99 to 99 0 Sets the offset added to the ATW white balance as a color temperature when Offset White ATW is set to On Warm Cool Balance ATW...

Page 97: ...erates at high levels Knee or low levels Low Key Knee Saturation On Off Turns the knee saturation function on off Black Gamma On Off Turns the black gamma correction function on off Low Key Saturation On Off Turns the low key saturation function on off Noise Suppression Noise suppression function settings Setting On Off Turns the noise suppression function on off Level Low Mid High Selects the noi...

Page 98: ...99 to 99 0 Sets the black side detail limiter V Detail Creation NAM Y G G R Sets the signal source for creating the V detail to NAM G or R whichever is higher Y G or G R Detail HD Manual Setting On Off Turns the detail adjustment function on off Level 99 to 99 0 Sets the detail level H V Ratio 99 to 99 0 Sets the mix ratio between the H detail level and the V detail level Crispening 99 to 99 0 Set...

Page 99: ... Skin Detail Skin detail correction settings Setting On Off Turns the skin detail correction function on off Area Detection Execute Cancel Detects the color used for skin detail correction Execute Execute function Area Indication On Off Turns the function that displays the zebra pattern in the target color area for the skin detail correction on off Level 99 to 99 0 Sets the skin detail level Satur...

Page 100: ...ser defined G R user matrix User Matrix G B 99 to 99 0 Sets a user defined G B user matrix User Matrix B R 99 to 99 0 Sets a user defined B R user matrix User Matrix B G 99 to 99 0 Sets a user defined B G user matrix Multi Matrix Multi matrix correction settings Setting On Off Turns the multi matrix correction function on off Area Indication On Off Turns the area indication function on off Color D...

Page 101: ...UL Selects the recording level of the 1 kHz reference tone signal CH1 Wind Filter On Off Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel 1 on off CH2 Wind Filter On Off Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel 2 on off CH3 Wind Filter On Off Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel 3 on off CH4 Wind Filter On Off Turns the wind noise reduc...

Page 102: ... Output format settings For details about settings see Video formats and output signals page 132 SDI Sets the resolution of the SDI output SET Set function HDMI Sets the resolution of the HDMI output SET Set function VIDEO Displays the resolution and scanning method display only Output Display Output signal settings SDI HDMI VIDEO On Off Selects whether to add the menu or status on the SDI HDMI VI...

Page 103: ...e of the viewfinder in E E recording mode Peaking Peaking settings Setting On Off Turns the peaking function on off Type Normal Color Selects the peaking type Normal Normal peaking Color Color peaking Normal Peaking Frequency Normal High Selects standard peaking frequency Normal or high peaking frequency High Normal Peaking Level 0 to 99 50 Sets the normal peaking level Color B W Red Yellow Blue S...

Page 104: ... Safety Zone On Off Turns the aspect safety zone marker on off Aspect Safety Area 80 90 92 5 95 Selects the size of the aspect safety zone marker as a percentage of total screen size Aspect Select 4 3 13 9 14 9 15 9 16 9 17 9 1 66 1 1 85 1 2 35 1 2 4 1 Selects the aspect marker ratio Guide Frame On Off Turns the guide frame display on off 100 Marker On Off Turns the 100 safety zone marker on off U...

Page 105: ...uto HLGt709 800 S Log3t709 800 Off Selects the gamma display assist function settings Display On Off Display item settings Network Status On Off Selects the items to be displayed on the LCD viewfinder screen File Transfer Status On Off Rec Play Status On Off Tally On Off NCM Streaming Status On Off Battery Remain On Off Focus Mode On Off Focus Position Meter Feet Off Focus Macro On Off Face Detect...

Page 106: ... Signal Monitor Off Waveform Vector Histogram Clip Name On Off White Balance On Off Scene File On Off Auto Exposure Mode On Off Auto Exposure Level On Off Timecode On Off ND Filter On Off Iris On Off Gain On Off Shutter On Off Audio Level Meter On Off Video Level Warning On Off Iris Warning for AF On Off Clip Number On Off Notice Message On Off LCD VF Item Sub items and Settings Description ...

Page 107: ...te function TC Format DF NDF Sets the timecode format DF Drop Frame NDF Non Drop Frame Users Bit User bits settings Mode Fix Time Sets the user bit mode Fix Uses an arbitrary fixed value in user bits Time Uses the current date and time in user bits Setting Sets the user bits to an arbitrary value HDMI TC Out Setting On Off Sets whether to output the timecode to devices for other purposes using HDM...

Page 108: ...s turned on prior to the start of Interval Rec shooting To not turn the video light on select Off Picture Cache Rec Picture cache recording mode settings Setting On Off Turns picture cache recording mode on off Cache Rec Time Settings vary according to the recording format setting Sets the time for accumulation of images in picture cache memory picture cache recording time Clip Continuous Rec Clip...

Page 109: ...ription Thumbnail menu list Thumbnail Item Sub items and Settings Description Display Clip Properties Display clip properties screen Displays the clip properties screen Set Shot Mark Shot mark settings Delete Shot Mark1 Deletes Shot Mark1 Delete Shot Mark2 Deletes Shot Mark2 Set Clip Flag Edit clip flags Add OK Adds an OK flag Add NG Adds an NG flag Add KEEP Adds a Keep flag Delete Clip Flag Delet...

Page 110: ...ute Cancel Updates the management file on the SxS memory card in slot A Media B Execute Cancel Updates the management file on the SxS memory card in slot B Format Media Format media Media A Execute Cancel Formats the SxS memory card in slot A Execute Execute function Media B Execute Cancel Formats the SxS memory card in slot B Execute Execute function Utility SD MS Execute Cancel Formats the media...

Page 111: ...PQRSTUVWXYZ Cursor operation area 1 line Space Inserts a space at the cursor position T Moves the cursor to the left t Moves the cursor to the right BS Deletes the character to the left of the cursor position Title Prefix area 1 line Area for entering the title To set the title 1 Select the character to insert at the cursor position in the Title Prefix area from the character selection area using ...

Page 112: ...e of person who modified the file Title1 Title1 specified in file clip name in ASCII format Title2 Title2 specified in file clip name in UTF 8 format Material Group Number of material groups groups of clips recorded using the same planning metadata Shot Mark0 to Shot Mark9 Names defined for shot marks 0 to 9 Clear Memory Execute Cancel Select Execute to clear the planning metadata loaded in the me...

Page 113: ...le is stored in the following directory PRIVATE SONY PRO CAMERA PXW Z280V or PXW Z280T File ID Assigns a name to the file Scene White Data On Off Sets whether to apply the white balance data when loading scene files Network menu File Item Sub items and Settings Description Network Item Sub items and Settings Description Access Authentication Authentication settings User Name Sets the user name for...

Page 114: ...Scan Networks Detects wireless LAN networks access points and displays a list Select a destination from the list to connect Manual Register Registers settings for manual connection to an access point SSID Enter the SSID for the destination to connect Security None WEP WPA Set the type of security for the destination to connect Select WPA if the type of security of the destination access point is W...

Page 115: ...he subnet mask of the modem Network Client Mode Network client mode settings Setting On Off Starts On or stops Off network client mode NCM Settings Select Selects preset settings NCM Settings1 NCM Settings2 NCM Settings3 comprising network client mode connection settings configured beforehand NCM Settings1 Display Name Sets the display name shown in the NCM Settings menu CCM Address Sets the addre...

Page 116: ...on server Host name or IP address Port 1 to 65535 21 Sets the port number of the transfer destination server User Name Sets the user name for authentication of the transfer destination server connection Password Sets the authentication password of the transfer destination server connection Passive Mode On Off Turns PASV mode on off Destination Directory Enter the directory on the transfer destinat...

Page 117: ... 3M 640 360P 2M 640 360P 1M 480 270P 1M 480 270P 0 5M 480 270P 0 3M 480 270P 0 2M 320 180P 0 2M Selects the format of the video to stream Audio Channel CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 Selects the audio channel to stream Destination Address Sets the address of the streaming destination server Host name or IP address CCM Port 1 to 65535 1234 Sets the port number of the streaming destination server R...

Page 118: ...requency File System exFAT UDF FAT Selects the file system Codec XAVC I XAVC L MPEG HD 422 MPEG HD 420 DVCAM MXF Sets the recording playback mode Video Format The available settings vary depending on the Frequency File System and Codec settings Sets the recording format SET Set function File System Frequency Codec Selection options exFAT 59 94 XAVC I 3840 2160P 1920 1080P 1920 1080i 1280 720P XAVC...

Page 119: ...97 XAVC I 3840 2160P 1920 1080P XAVC L 3840 2160P 1920 1080P 50 1920 1080P 35 MPEG HD422 1920 1080P 50 1280 720P 50 MPEG HD420 1920 1080P HQ 25 XAVC I 3840 2160P 1920 1080P XAVC L 3840 2160P 1920 1080P 50 1920 1080P 35 MPEG HD422 1920 1080P 50 1280 720P 50 MPEG HD420 1920 1080P HQ 23 98 XAVC I 3840 2160P 1920 1080P XAVC L 3840 2160P 1920 1080P 50 1920 1080P 35 MPEG HD422 1920 1080P 50 1280 720P 50...

Page 120: ... MPEG HD420 1920 1080P HQ 25 MPEG HD422 1920 1080P 50 1280 720P 50 MPEG HD420 1920 1080P HQ 23 98 MPEG HD422 1920 1080P 50 1280 720P 50 MPEG HD420 1920 1080P HQ FAT 59 94 MPEG HD420 1920 1080i HQ 1440 1080i HQ 1280 720P HQ 50 MPEG HD420 1920 1080i HQ 1440 1080i HQ 1280 720P HQ 29 97 MPEG HD420 1920 1080P HQ 25 MPEG HD420 1920 1080P HQ 23 98 MPEG HD420 1920 1080P HQ Aspect Ratio SD 16 9 4 3 Set the...

Page 121: ...usts the auto exposure level Spotlight Switches the auto exposure mode to Spotlight Backlight Switches the auto exposure mode to Backlight Flash Band Reduce Turns the flashband correction function on off Digital Extender 2 Turns the screen magnification 2 function on off Handle Zoom Switches the handle zoom operation Color Bars Turns the color bars display on off Preset White Select Switches the w...

Page 122: ...cording tally lamp rear on off Language Language settings Select Sets the display language SET Set function Clock Set Internal clock settings Time Zone UTC 12 00 to UTC 14 00 Sets the time difference from UTC in 30 minute units Date Mode YYMMDD MMDDYY DDMMYY Selects the display format for dates YYMMDD Year month day MMDDYY Month day year DDMMYY Day month year 12H 24H 12H 24H Selects the clock disp...

Page 123: ...der displays the menu User Menu with Lock On Off Sets whether to lock the menu display showing the User menu only Note In normal menu display operation this item is not displayed For details about menu display operation see page 86 Fan Control Fan control settings Setting Auto Minimum Off in Rec Selects the fan control mode All Reset Factory default reset Reset Execute Cancel Resets the camcorder ...

Page 124: ...en the ambient temperature is 10 C 50 F or below and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter In that case do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up and install it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots Use a high capacity battery pack Be sure to set the ON STANDBY switch to STANDBY when no...

Page 125: ... or cold Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as under direct sunlight near heaters or in a car parked in the sun They may malfunction or become deformed Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration The camcorder may malfunction Near strong radio waves or radiation The camcorder may not be able to record properly Near AM receivers and video equipment Noise may occu...

Page 126: ...ay heat up This is not a malfunction To clean the LCD screen The surface of the LCD screen is coated If you scratch the surface the coating may be come off Mind the following points when cleaning and handling it If hand grease or hand cream remains on the screen the coating comes off more easily Wipe it early The coating may be scratched if you wipe the screen with a tissue etc Remove the dust or ...

Page 127: ...s may become visible in the viewfinder if you change your line of sight but this is not a malfunction These colors are not recorded onto the memory cards About consumable parts The fan and battery are consumable parts that will need periodic replacement When operating at room temperature a normal replacement cycle will be about 5 years However this replacement cycle represents only a general guide...

Page 128: ...ts of 24 or more GPS satellites A GPS receiver receives radio signals from the satellites and calculates the current location of the receiver based on the orbital information almanac data and travel time of the signals etc Determining a location is called triangulating A GPS receiver can determine the location s latitude and longitude by receiving signals from 3 or more satellites As the positions...

Page 129: ...tion on the map based on the GPS information Meanwhile the GPS satellites are controlled by the United States Department of Defense and the degree of accuracy may be changed intentionally Error during the triangulating process The camcorder acquires location information periodically during triangulating On the restriction of use of GPS Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the situation th...

Page 130: ...s H series operation may not be guaranteed Video Formats About recording media File system SxS Pro SxS Pro SxS 1 XQD SDXC SDHC XAVC I exFAT 3840 2160 a 1920 1080 a a 1280 720 a XAVC L exFAT 3840 2160 a a a a 1920 1080 a a a a a 1280 720 a a a a a MPEG HD422 exFAT a a a a a UDF a a a a MPEG HD420 exFAT a a a a a UDF a a a a FAT a DVCAM exFAT a a a a a UDF a a a a File system SxS Pro SxS Pro SxS 1 X...

Page 131: ... a a Clip Continuous Rec a a a a a a Picture Cache Rec a a a a a a a Slow Quick Motion a a a a 2 slot Simul Rec a a a a a a 4K HD Sub Rec a a Maximum recording time for a clip Recording format Continuousrecording time per media Relay Rec maximum recording time XAVC I Approx 6 hours Approx 13 hours XAVC L Approx 6 hours Approx 13 hours MPEG HD422 Approx 6 hours Approx 13 hours MPEG HD420 Approx 6 h...

Page 132: ... Level B 1920 1080i 1920 1080 59 94i 720 486i 720 486 59 94i 1920 1080i 1920 1080i 1920 1080 59 94i 720 486i 720 486 59 94i 1440 1080i 1920 1080i 1920 1080 59 94i 720 486i 720 486 59 94i 1280 720P 1280 720P 1280 720 59 94P 720 486i 720 486 59 94i 720 486i 720 486i 720 486 59 94i 29 97 3840 2160P 1920 1080PsF 1920 1080 29 97PsF 1920 1080P 1920 1080PsF 1920 1080 29 97PsF 720 486i 720 486 59 94i PsF ...

Page 133: ...576i 720 576 50i PsF Recording format setting HDMI output setting Outputsignal Conversion method Rec Format Frequency in the System menu Rec Format Video Format in the System menu Output Format HDMI in the Video menu Output signal 59 94 3840 2160P 3840 2160P 3840 2160 59 94P 1920 1080P 1920 1080 59 94P 1920 1080i 1920 1080 59 94i 1920 1080P 1920 1080P 1920 1080 59 94P 1920 1080i 1920 1080 59 94i 7...

Page 134: ...2160 50P 1920 1080P 1920 1080 50P 1920 1080i 1920 1080 50i 1920 1080P 1920 1080P 1920 1080 50P 1920 1080i 1920 1080 50i 720 576i 720 576 50i 1920 1080i 1920 1080i 1920 1080 50i 720 576i 720 576 50i 1440 1080i 1920 1080i 1920 1080 50i 720 576i 720 576 50i 1280 720P 1280 720P 1280 720 50P 720 576i 720 576 50i 720 576i 720 576i 720 576 50i 720 576P 720 576 50P 25 3840 2160P 3840 2160P 3840 2160 25P 1...

Page 135: ... 94i SD Sync 720 486 59 94i 29 97 3840 2160P HD Sync 1920 1080 59 94i HD Y 1920 1080 29 97PsF 1920 1080P HD Y 1920 1080 29 97PsF Composite 720 486 59 94i PsF 1280 720P HD Sync 1920 1080 29 97PsF Composite 720 486 59 94i PsF 23 98 3840 2160P HD Sync 1920 1080 23 98PsF HD Y 1920 1080 23 98PsF 1920 1080P HD Y 1920 1080 23 98PsF HD Sync 1920 1080 23 98PsF Composite 720 486 59 94i 2 3PD 1280 720P HD Sy...

Page 136: ...ency in the System menu Rec Format Video Format in the System menu Sync signal Output signal Network and video output combinations SDI HDMI VIDEO Wired LAN Modem Wireless LAN LCD screen ON ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF Power saving mode ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF Power saving mode OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF Power saving mode OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF Power saving mode OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF Power saving...

Page 137: ...e write protection or replace the card with a non protected SxS memory card The SxS memory card is full Replace the card with one having sufficient space The SxS memory card needs restoration Restore the memory card page 24 Audio recording is not possible The AUDIO LEVEL CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 dials are set to the minimum level Adjust the audio recording levels with the AUDIO LEVEL CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 dials ...

Page 138: ...r Clips cannot be loaded on the computer Disconnect the USB cable from the computer restart the camcorder and then connect it again Application software must be installed to load clips on your computer page 82 Wireless LAN connection Symptom Solution A terminal device cannot access the camcorder Check the wireless LAN connection IP address etc The communication setting between the access point and...

Page 139: ...r or smaller The insertion depth of the screwdriver is about 3 2 cm 1 5 16 in 4 Set the ND FILTER mode switch page 8 to the PRESET position and set the ND FILTER switch page 8 to CLEAR Notes Do not use the procedure above during normal operation Only use this procedure if the ND filter will not move The ND filter may become damaged if this procedure is used during normal operation After the proced...

Page 140: ...ery pack and or the DC IN source An error or warning may not be displayed depending on the status of the camcorder Warning indications Warning indication on LCD viewfinder Warning sound Recording tally lamp Cause and Solution Battery Near End Intermittent Flashing The remaining capacity of the battery pack is getting low Recharge at the earliest convenience Battery End Continuous High speed flashi...

Page 141: ...hange Battery An error was detected in the battery pack Replace with a normal battery pack Unknown Media A 1 Please Change A memory card that has been partitioned or a memory card containing more clips that can be handled by the camcorder was inserted The card cannot be used in the camcorder and must be replaced Cannot Use Media A 1 Unsupported File System A card using a different file system or a...

Page 142: ...ng Failed This error may appear if an address cannot be obtained with DHCP set to On Check the DHCP server settings Cannot add auto upload job of Proxy file because maximum number of upload jobs was reached The maximum number of transfer jobs has been reached Clear any unwanted jobs The auto upload destination setting for proxy files may also be incorrect Check that the setting is correct SSID Not...

Page 143: ... Off CH1 LEVEL CONTROL AUTO MAN CH1 INPUT LEVEL 0ˋ10 CH2 INPUT SELECT INT EXT MI SHOE CH2 Wind Filter On Off CH2 LEVEL CONTROL AUTO MAN CH2 INPUT LEVEL 0ˋ10 Limiter Mode Off ˋ6dB ˋ9dB ˋ12dB ˋ15dB ˋ17dB CH1 2 AGC Mode Mono Stereo Color Bar 1kHz Tone on Color Bar CH2 EXT Input Select INPUT1 INPUT2 L R CH1 CH2 SG INPUT1 Shoe CH1 Shoe CH2 INPUT2 Internal MIC One or both are on ...

Page 144: ...PUT LEVEL 0ˋ10 CH4 Input Select Off INPUT1 INPUT2 Internal MIC Shoe CH2 CH4 Wind Filter On Off CH4 LEVEL CONTROL AUTO MAN CH4 INPUT LEVEL 0ˋ10 Limiter Mode Off ˋ6dB ˋ9dB ˋ12dB ˋ15dB ˋ17dB CH3 4 AGC Mode Mono Stereo Color Bar 1kHz Tone on Color Bar L R CH3 CH4 SG OFF Shoe CH1 Shoe CH2 INPUT1 INPUT2 Internal MIC One or both are on ...

Page 145: ...H3 CH4 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 SDI OUT HDMI OUT Analog OUT Headphone Internal Speaker Alarm Beep Monitor CH CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 MIX ALL Analog Output CH CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 Ch MIX Alarm Beep Level 0ˋ7 L R Headphone Out Mono Stereo VOLUME 0ˋ50 ...

Page 146: ...n using BP U30 battery pack Approx 1 hour 5 minutes While recording with LCD screen off viewfinder on no external device connected Recording format video XAVC Intra XAVC I QFHD mode CBG 600 Mbps max MPEG 4 AVC H 264 XAVC I HD mode CBG 222 Mbps max MPEG 4 AVC H 264 XAVC Long XAVC L QFHD mode VBR 150 Mbps max MPEG 4 H 264 AVC XAVC L HD 50 mode VBR 50 Mbps max MPEG 4 H 264 AVC XAVC L HD 35 mode VBR 3...

Page 147: ...k time XAVC Intra XAVC I QFHD mode When using SBP 128B 128 GB Approx 22 minutes XAVC I HD mode When using SBP 128B 128 GB Approx 57 minutes XAVC Long XAVC L QFHD 150 mode When using SBP 128B 128 GB Approx 86 minutes XAVC L HD 50 mode When using SBP 128B 128 GB Approx 230 minutes XAVC L HD 35 mode When using SBP 128B 128 GB Approx 310 minutes XAVC L 25 mode When using SBP 128B 128 GB Approx 420 min...

Page 148: ...esolution 2000 TV lines or more 3840 2160P mode 1000 TV lines or more 1920 1080P mode Shutter speed 64F to 1 8000 sec Slow Quick Motion XAVC Intra XAVC Long 2160P 1 to 60 fps 1080P 1 to 60 fps 720P 1 to 60 fps MPEG HD422 1080P 1 to 30 fps 720P 1 to 60 fps MPEG HD420 HQ 1080P 1 to 30 fps 720P 1 to 60 fps White balance Preset mode 3200K Memory A mode Memory B ATW mode Gain 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 dB 42 d...

Page 149: ...ons on clips such as copying the clips on the SxS memory card using Explorer Windows or Finder Macintosh the subsidiary data contained by the clips may not be maintained Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Timecode input BNC type 1 switchable with TC OUT connector 0 5 V to 18 Vp p 3 3 kΩ Timecode output BNC type 1 switchable with TC IN connector 1 0 Vp p 75 Ω GENLOCK inp...

Page 150: ...ark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United States and in other countries All other company names and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners Trademarked items are not indicated by or symbols in this document Licenses THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO i ENC...

Page 151: ...he GPL LGPL license This product uses software to which the GPL LGPL applies This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the GPL LGPL The source code is provided on the internet Use the following URL and follow the download instructions http www sony net Products Linux common search html We would p...

Page 152: ...r Bars 93 Condensation 126 Customize View 110 D Date and time 21 Delete Clip 109 Detail HD mode 98 Detail SD mode 99 Display Clip Properties 75 109 Display On Off 105 Down Converter 102 E Error indications 140 External monitor 79 F Face Detection AF 12 37 File menu 112 Filter Clips 110 Flicker Reduce 93 Focus Magnifier 29 Focus ring 29 FOCUS switch 29 Format Media 110 Formatting 23 25 26 Full MF m...

Page 153: ...set mode 32 Proxy recording mode 109 PUSH lens hood release button 21 R Rec Format 118 Record button 27 Recording menu 107 S S Q Motion 107 Scene File 113 SD cards 26 SDI OUT connector 79 132 SEL SET dial 86 Set Clip Flag 109 Set Index Picture 109 Set Shot Mark 109 Setup menu 84 86 90 Shoulder strap 10 Shutter 92 Simul Rec 108 Skin Detail 99 SLOT SELECT button 23 SteadyShot 36 SxS memory cards 23 ...

Page 154: ...tons 30 W Wall outlet wall socket 20 Warning indications 140 WB SET button 32 Web remote control 68 White 95 White balance 32 White Clip 98 White Switch 95 WHT BAL switch 33 Wide angle 28 X XQD memory cards 25 Z Zebra 105 Zoom 28 Zoom lever 28 Zoom ring 29 ...

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