3-878-038-12(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-EX3 X3 -E W PM Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retan it for future reference.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit.
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Table of Contents Overview Package Configuration ........................................................... 12 Features .................................................................................... 13 Using the CD-ROM ................................................................ 16 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ................................... 16 System Requirements for Using the Applications ....... 16 Software Installation ....................................................
Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording ............................................................... 46 Restoring an SxS Memory Card .................................. 46 Using the PHU-60K ................................................................ 47 Connecting/Removing the PHU Connection Cable ..... 47 Formatting the PHU-60K ............................................. 48 Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording ..............................................................
Adjusting in AF Mode ................................................. 66 Using Macro Mode ...................................................... 67 Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot) ......................... 67 Reducing Flickers ................................................................... 68 Setting the Time Data ............................................................. 69 Running Modes of the Timecode ................................. 69 Setting the Timecode ...........................
Resetting a Picture Profile ............................................ 89 Picture Profile Items ..................................................... 90 Deleting Clips .......................................................................... 94 Deleting the Last Recorded Clip .................................. 94 Deleting All Clips ........................................................ 94 Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data ...................................... 95 Storing the Setup File ..............
Setup Menu Configuration ......................................... 113 Setup Menu Layers .................................................... 113 Basic Menu Operations ........................................................ 114 Setup Menu List .................................................................... 117 CAMERA SET Menu ................................................ 117 AUDIO SET Menu .................................................... 121 VIDEO SET Menu ......................................
Error Indications ......................................................... 153 Warning Indications ................................................... 153 MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ............................ 155 Specifications ......................................................................... 155 General ....................................................................... 155 Camera Block ............................................................. 156 Audio Block .................
Overview Overview Package Configuration Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. VCL-614B2X exclusive standard zoom lens (1) 2.8 1.9 STEADYT SHO ft mm O AUT O MACR 15 5 30 10 MANU BP-U30 battery pack (1) 4 C 16 8 5.6 IRIS Full MF AF Component video cable (1) ON 7 2 10 3 OFF FOCUS BP-S 30 AUTO It is attached to the camcorder at the factory.
It is mounted in the camcorder at the factory. Lithium battery (CR2025 for the IR Remote Commander) (1) It is mounted in the IR Remote Commander at the factory.
Overview 1080 resolutions. Frame rate is also selectable from interlace and progressive (59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, and native 23.98P). In addition, 59.94P and 50P progressive recording is available in 1280 × 720 mode. SxS memory cards can simultaneously hold multiple files of any of these recording formats, allowing for flexible use of the memory cards.
Shutter-angle settings In addition to the electric shutter speed controls, the PMW-EX3 also has a “shutter angle” control, which is familiar to cinematographers. Picture Profile feature The Picture Profile feature allows the camera operator to easily call up customized picturetonal settings to suit particular shooting conditions. Shot Transition function The Shot Transition function allows for smooth automatic scene transitions.
Overview Using the CD-ROM To read the documents Do the following: 1 Two CD-ROMs are supplied with the PMWEX3. The CD-ROM labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder” contains the Operating Instructions for the PMW-EX3 (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese) in PDF format.
Uninstalling an application program OS Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit version), Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or later (32-bit version), or Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later/ v10.5.1 or later. Windows computer Choose “Start,” “Control Panel” then “Add or Remove Programs” and specify the program to be deleted. CPU Windows: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or higher (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0 GHz or higher is recommended.) Macintosh: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0 GHz or higher (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.
Overview Parts Identifications Camcorder 1 2 3 Operation panel on the handle(page 20) XT NE L STO RE V F H L OF F HO LD PR E V s j STA R RT EC /S TO P SE T PA U G SE /S F F W D J P L/ M SE L NA IL TH UM PLA Y/ l ON VO ITO L R CA N CE L R 5 6 7 8 16:9 WI DE SC REEN 9 AF A STEA SHOTDY 81 .
Overview 25 26 27 13 14 T BRIGH ST NTRA CO PEAK L OFF 15 16 17 A ZEBR ING GE IMA ROR ON MIR OFF DIS Y/BATT PLA INFO Viewfinder control panel (page 22) H 28 29 30 31 F REV j PR EV Y ER E TT BA LEAS RE l L TH UM NAI L M O T FW NIT OR F SE L/ SE T J NEX L PL AY /PAU G SE /S ST R AR EC T/ ST OP ST OP s LD HO VO CAN CEL L D R Upper operation panel (page 21) DUR ATIO N TC/U -BIT/ CH-1 TRA SHO NSIT T ION AUD IO IN CH-2 B A LINE MIC LINE MIC MIC+48V IN RE 18
Operation panel on the handle Rear connector panel Overview The connectors are located under the respective caps. R L 1 2 3 4 MONITOR VOL THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL F REV PLAY/PAUSE F FWD 5 6 j G/S J PREV STOP NEXT l s L 9 10 11 HDV SDI OUT 1 4 12 GENLOCK IN REC START/STOP 7 13 TC IN 5 2 HOLD 14 REMOTE TC OUT 8 H L OFF 6 3 1. MONITOR VOL (volume) buttons (page 72, page 99) 2. THUMBNAIL button (page 97) 3. PLAY/PAUSE button (page 97) 4.
3. AUDIO IN (audio input selection) 5. WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch (page 54) 6. GAIN switch (page 58) 7. CANCEL button (page 114) 8. SEL/SET (selection/set) dial (Jog dial) Front lower operation block OFF (page 114) It functions accordingly when you turn it up or down, or you push it horizontally. It is called “the jog dial” in the subsequent operating instructions. WHT BAL SHUTTER ASSIGN 4 Overview switches (page 71) ON 9. MENU (menu display ON/OFF) button 1 2 3 (page 114) 1.
1. SHOT TRANSITION operation block Overview (page 82) 2. TC/U-BIT/DURATION (time data selection) button (page 70, page 98) Viewfinder control panel 1 2 When attaching to a tripod Use the supplied bottom plate to stabilize the camcorder. Remove two screws from the bottom of the camcorder and attach the bottom plate using the two supplied screws (M2×6). 3 Bottom plate CONTRAST MIRROR IMAGE DISPLAY/BATT INFO ZEBRA ON Lens control block (page 23) AF STEADY SHOT 40 ft mm 81 .
Note Controls on the grip ST ST ART OP / To remove the lens hood 1 Loosen the hood fixing screw, 2 turn the hood in the direction of the arrow, 3 then pull it out. EA SE EX P FO AND CU ED S RE L RE RE VI C EW CA NC EL L D VO FW ET F L/S NIT OR SE E MO XT J NE IL EC ST OP PA US L R 5 2 CH-1 TRANS SHOT ITION AUDIO IN CH-2 A LOCK LINE MIC ST ST ART/ OP MIC+4 1 2 3 4 Overview The lens is properly adjusted at the factory.
7. REC (record) buttons Overview Press the z button together with the unmarked button (safety button) to start recording. 8. REC PAUSE buttons Press the X button together with the unmarked button (safety button) to pause recording. 9. PUSH SET button (four-way arrow key) It functions the same as the SEL/SET button (joystick) on the camcorder. 10. NEXT button 11. STOP button 12. F FWD (fast forward) button 13. PUSH AF button Note The SUB CLIP button does not function with this camcorder.
Overview On-Screen Indications Indications in Camera Mode Remarks [M]: The indication of the items named with this suffix can be independently turned on/off with “Display On/Off” of the VF SET menu (see page 124). [A]: The indication of items named with this suffix can be turned on/off using the assignable buttons to which the corresponding on/off functions have been assigned (see page 75).
Overview 6. Media remaining indication [M] (page 46) 7. Zoom position indication [M] (page 62) 8. Lens extender indication (available only when a lens extender is used) 9. TLCS mode indication [M][D] (page 120) Backlight mode STD Standard mode Spotlight mode 10. Steady Shot indication [M] (page 67) 11. Focus mode indication [M] ( [D] only in MF mode) (page 64) (available only when an auto-focus lens is mounted) 12. White balance mode and color temperature indications [M][D] (page 54) 13.
2 Overview TLCS 7 On 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo m MF∗ ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1 ++F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2000 Tilt the joystick or rotate the jog dial to set the cursor to the item to be operated then press the joystick or the jog dial. The Direct menu of the selected items appears. Example: Direct menu for TLCS mode selection TLCS 74% TLCS TLCS 7 On 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo MF∗ ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1 ++F1.
Preparations Power Supply Preparations You can use a battery pack or AC power via an AC adaptor. If you connect an AC power source, it has a priority even if a battery pack is mounted. For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptor listed below: • BP-U30/U60 Lithium-ion Battery Pack • BC-U1/U2 Battery Charger (usable as an AC adaptor) Note If a battery pack that cannot be used with this camcorder is mounted, an error message is appears in the viewfinder.
Icon Remaining If the battery charge remaining becomes low 70% to 51% 50% to 31% 30% to 11% 10% to 0% Note The operating time on a battery pack depends on the condition (new or old) of the battery pack and the ambient temperature. To check in power-off status Information on the mounted battery pack (BATTERY INFO) is displayed in the viewfinder when you hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button pressed even if the camcorder is off. The BATTERY INFO display goes off after 5 seconds.
2 3 Connect the power cord supplied with the BC-U1/U2 to the AC input connector of the BC-U1/U2 then to an AC power source. Set the power switch to the OFF position. Notes Set the mode switch of the BC-U1/U2 to the DC OUT position. Preparations For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the BC-U1/U2. When recording or playback is in progress on power from the DC IN connector, the input voltage is displayed in the viewfinder. DC IN 12.
Setting the Clock INITIAL SETTING Time Zone: UTC +09:00 TOKYO 2008/01/01 00:00:00 SET Date / Time: 2009/01/01 F i n i sh 2 The cursor moves to the month-setting column. 3 INITIAL SETTING Time Zone: UTC +09:00 TOKYO Date / Time: 2008/01/01 00:00:00 F i n i sh Setting the time and date Use the joystick on the handle or the jog dial on the side operation panel for setting. Jog dial STATUS MENU Set the month, day, hour, minute, and second in sequence in the same manner.
Adjusting the Viewfinder operator so that the operator can view the image clearly in the eyepiece. Eyepiece focusing ring 16:9 WI DE SC REEN AF A STEADY SHOT 81 .2 Full MF TRANSHO T SITIO B N 40 ft mm TC/UBIT/D Caution Do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece of the viewfinder facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder, and cause fire.
Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode. Select (VF SET menu) then “VF” from the menu, and adjust “Color.” VF SET B B : 0 : Color Color Mode B INT T EX CT LE OT SE TO AU NUAL MA SL 81.2 ft mm STEADY SHOT LENS INFO BRT DISP 40 IRIS B HISTOGRAM ASSIGN 2.8 1.
PEAKING MIRROR IMAGE switch CONTRAST MIRROR IMAGE DISPLAY/BATT INFO OFF BRIGHT ZEBRA ON Preparations HT BRIG T TRAS CON A ZEBR ING PEAK OR MIRR E IMAG ON ATT LAY/B DISP INFO 2 OF OFF L F H LF F O Y TER E BAT EAS REL H LD O H F RE EV j PR l L O V T E L/S E S R R O IT N O M TA S l L E C N A C CA NC EL L D VO FW ET F L/S NIT OR SE J MO D W F F E S J AU T X /P E Y LA /S N V G P L E R TO F S j P s C V E TO E R T/S R R P IL BRIG HT P L NA CON TRAST IL A N M U H T
Adjusting the Lens Detach the eyepiece by horizontally sliding it. Caution Preparations The supplied VCL-614B2X and the optional XS8X4AS-XB8 (see page 36) specially designed for the PMW-EX3 are called “exclusive lenses” in this manual. Do not leave the camcorder with the lens facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the lens, be focused in the camcorder, and cause fire.
With the supplied or optional exclusive 1/2-inch EX Mount lens, the flange focal length can be adjusted automatically. LENS Notes Preparations • If a subject of insufficient contrast is used, or if the camcorder or subject moves during the adjustment, adjustment cannot be made properly. Once the adjustment begins, do not touch the camcorder body or lens until it ends. • When the Shutter is in SLS mode, be sure to set the SLS setting to OFF before starting the adjustment.
TA S l L E C N A C TRAST V E R T E L/S E S L O V CON MIRR OR IMAG E ON IL A N M U H T R O IT N O M PEAKING P To remove the supplied lens, proceed as follows: D W F F E S J AU T X /P E Y LA /S N G P L TO F S j P s C V E TO E R T/S R R P H O LD H LF F O Removing the supplied lens OFF BRIG HT DISPLAY/B ATT INFO A TR SH AN O SI T TI O N TC B /U -B IT /D U R AT IO N ZEBRA 1 TA S l D W F F E S J AU T X /P E Y LA /S N G P L TO S P s C V E TO E R T/S R R P P j TRAST V E R T
mount section and set the adaptor in place. When using a non-exclusive lens You can use the lens file in which you stored the compensation data for the lens, using the LENS menu. 2 Turn the lens mount lever of the camcorder downward. (Keep the lens mount lever of the lens adaptor in the upper position.) For the storage method, see “Lens File Operations” on page 148. 2 When you mount a serial lens The corresponding file is automatically retrieved. Attach the lens.
Adjusting the Grip AUDIO When you operate the camcorder with it on your right shoulder, the cheek pad prevents the control parts on the side panel of the camcorder from directly hitting your face. Attaching the cheek pad IN CH-1 Preparations The grip rotates approx. 120 degrees to support a variety of shooting styles. Holding the RELEASE button pressed, slowly rotate the grip.
3 Insert the cheek pad from the back of the camcorder and secure it with the supplied screws. Supplied screw Align the holes on the bottom of the mount frame of the cheek pad with those of the camcorder.
HDV OUT O N SDI T C /U B -B IT /D U R AT IO N TC IN Using the IR Remote Commander GENL OCK IN Before use REM OTE DC IN MONIT OR OUT Before you use the supplied IR Remote Commander for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet from the battery holder.
Note To avoid malfunctions, the remote control function is automatically deactivated when the camcorder is turned off. Activate the function each time when required after you turn the camcorder on. Preparations Battery lifetime When the lithium battery’s power falls, the IR Remote Commander may not work even if you press the buttons. The average lithium battery’s service life is about one year, but this depends on the pattern of use.
Handling SxS Memory Cards About SxS Memory Cards Usable SxS memory cards SxS PRO 8GB Use the following Sony-made SxS memory cards (SxS PRO) with this camcorder: • SBP-8 (8GB) • SBP-16 (16GB) • SBP-32 (32GB) Operations are not guaranteed with memory cards other than SxS PRO. • We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of data you recorded. • Do not apply a label sheet in places other than the label space.
Write-protect switch ON TC/UBIT /DU RATIO N SDI OUT HDV STOG RA M LEC 2 T SE SLO ASSI GN T ESS ACC ESBS C B A AC IN EXT AUTO L UA MAN CH-1 A IO AUD CT SELE IO AUD EL LEV CH-2 GE IO AUD IN AUTO L UA MAN TC IN IN EXT TO Preparations X W-E PM AM Note ENN OOPPE Do not operate the write-protect switch of an SxS memory card while it is set in the camcorder. Temporarily remove the card from the camcorder before changing the switch setting.
Lamp Slot statuses Off • No SxS memory card is loaded. • The loaded card is invalid. • An SxS memory card is loaded, but another slot is active. destroyed. Be sure that the ACCESS lamps are lit in green or off when you turn off the power or remove memory cards. • When you turn the camcorder on by setting the power switch to MEDIA (Media mode), a display to show that an SxS memory card is being confirmed appears in the viewfinder.
The in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red. When formatting is completed, the completion message is displayed for three seconds. Preparations Recording/playback during formatting You can perform recording or playback using the SxS memory card in the other card slot while formatting is in progress. If formatting fails A write-protected SxS memory card or memory card that cannot be used with this camcorder will not be formatted.
• In some cases, only parts of clips cannot be restored. Playback of the restored clips becomes possible again. • The following operation may restore an SxS memory card for which the message “Could not Restore Some Clips” is repeatedly displayed each time you try the restoration process: card, using the copy function (page 104) of the camcorder or the XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software (page 134). 2 Format the problem SxS memory card, using the format function of this camcorder.
3 Pass the cable through the cable guide slot above the card slot B and close the cover. Any PHU-60K formatted with a device other than this camcorder cannot be used with the camcorder.
Restoring the PHU-60K Preparations If an error occurs with data on the PHU-60K for some reason, the hard disk must be restored. If a PHU-60K that needs to be restored is connected, a message that prompts you to execute restoration is displayed in the viewfinder. To restore the hard disk Select “Execute” by turning the jog dial or tilting the joystick then push the dial or joystick. The restoration begins.
Recording Basic Operation Procedure The operations described in this section assume that you are using the supplied or optional exclusive lens. The displays and menu settings may differ when a non-exclusive lens is used.
Recording (Full Auto mode) 6 Press the FULL AUTO button so that the button indicator lights. Full Auto mode is turned on, activating the TLCS (Total Level Control System) (page 120). Thus Auto Iris, AGC (Auto Gain Control), Auto Shutter, ATW (Auto Tracing White) are set to ON, whereby the brightness and white balance will be automatically adjusted.
L Clip (recording data) and clip name When you stop recording, video, audio and subsidiary data from the start to end of the recording are recorded as a single clip on an SxS memory card. For each clip recorded with this camcorder, a clip name of 8 characters (the first four alphanumerics and the second four numerics) is automatically generated. Example: ABCD0001 Recording The first four alphanumerics can be specified as desired using “Clip” (page 130) of the OTHERS menu before you start recording.
Format Indication on this camcorder HQ 1280 × 720 29.97 Progressive HQ 1280 × 720 23.98 Progressive HQ 720/30P Switching the ND Filters HQ 720/24P With “PAL Area” selected Format Indication on this camcorder HQ 1920 × 1080 50 interlace SP 1440 × 1080 50 interlace HQ 1920 × 1080 25 Progressive HQ 1280 × 720 50 Progressive HQ 1280 × 720 25 Progressive HQ 1080/50i ND filters are available for keeping the aperture in a proper range. Set the ND filter switch according to the brightness of the subject.
Adjusting the White Balance + WHITE BAL switch GAIN WHITE BAL BARS/CAM L M H B A PRST AF A STEA SHOTDY 81 .2 Full MF TRANS SHOT ITION B T/DURA TION 40 ft mm TC/U-BI 25 BRT DISP 4 5.
Executing Auto White Balance Execute auto white-balance adjustment according to the color temperature of the light source. The adjustment value can be stored in memory A or B. Note Auto white-balance adjustment cannot be executed in Preset mode. To store the adjustment value in memory, select Memory A or Memory B mode. 2 Select the appropriate ND filter according to the lighting condition.
Adjusting the Black Balance Recording With this camcorder, the black balance is automatically adjusted each time the power is turned on. You can readjust it, using the menu, when needed. Use the CAMERA SET menu for the adjustment. Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the CAMERA SET menu with , and select “Auto BLK Balance” from the menu.
Example: 95% 120min Displaying the Zebra Patterns STBY TCG 00:00:00:00 A zebra pattern(s) can be inserted to the picture in the viewfinder to check the appropriate luminance level. Factory-set zebras 1 (70%) 2 (100%) When the aspect marker is on, the safety zone marker shows the effective area within the aspect marker. Set “Center Marker” to “On” to insert the center marker into the screen area.
VF SET 00:00 VF Peaking Marker Zebra D i splay On/O f f Setting the Gain B B B B B Zebra Select : 1 Zebra1 Level : 70 Recording Zebra Select Select the zebra pattern(s) to be displayed. 1 (Zebra1): To display a zebra pattern in the area of ±10% centering the video level set with “Zebra1 Level” 2 (Zebra2): To display a zebra pattern for the video level over 100% Both: To display both Zebra1 and Zebra2 Zebra1 Level Set the center level of Zebra1 in the range of 50 to 107%. The default setting is 70%.
To change Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the CAMERA SET menu with , and select “Gain Setup” from the menu. CAMERA SET 00:00 Au t o BLK Ba l ance B Gain Setup B Shu t t e r EX Slow Shut t e r B Shot Tr ans i t ion B MF Ass i s t : Of f Low Mid High : 0dB : 9dB : 18dB Selecting gain using the Direct menu When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button, the current gain value is displayed on the screen. TLCS . 7 On 1 1.
shutter speed you specified with “Shutter” of the CAMERA SET menu. Frame rate Shutter speed (sec.) 25P 1/ , 1/ , 1/ , 1/ 1 1 1 33 50 60 100, /120, /125, /250, 1/ 1 1 500, /1000, /2000 30P 1/ , 1/ , 1/ , 1/ 1 1 1 40 50 60 100, /120, /125, /250, 1/ 1 1 500, /1000, /2000 Note When Auto Shutter mode is ON, the fixed shutter cannot be selected.
For details on the Direct menu, see “Direct Menu Operation” on page 26. Adjusting the Iris Shooting in EX Slow Shutter Mode Select “EX Slow Shutter” from the CAMERA SET menu. CAMERA SET Auto Iris mode The iris is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the subject. Set “Setting” to “On,” and specify the number of accumulated frames with “Number of Frames.” You can select from among 16, 32, and 64 frames.
To adjust the target level with the Direct menu The target level can also be selected using the Direct menu. When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button, the current setting is displayed on the screen. Adjusting the Zoom You can adjust the zoom in Manual mode or Power (Servo) mode on the supplied lens. 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo m CH1 ND1 ++F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2000 CH2 Manual Zoom mode Rotate the zoom ring to adjust the zoom.
Zoom speed switch ZOOM button Power zoom lever HT BRIG T TRAS CON A ZEBR ING PEAK OR MIRR E IMAG ON ATT LAY/B DISP INFO REC START/STOP OF OFF L F H F RE Y TER E BAT EAS REL EV j PR l UM L NA IL CA NC EL L D VO FW ET F L/S NIT OR SE MO J PL AY /PAU G SE /S TH s V R W ATION IT/DUR TC/U-B CH-1 B TRANS SHOT ITION AUDIO IN CH-2 A HOLD LINE MIC MIC+4 8V ST ST ART/ OP DC LINE MIC MIC+4 8V IN RE AS PA FO ND CU ED S EX LE E T RE REC VI EW MO OUNI TO R S T
Note If you set “Zoom Speed (High/Low)” of the CAMERA SET menu to a value between 0 and 9 for a low speed, zooming may not operate smoothly, depending on the individual characteristics of the lens or operating environments. When adjusting with the ZOOM button of the IR Remote Commander Recording The zooming speed depends on the “Remote” setting (default: 50) of “Zoom Speed” of the CAMERA SET menu.
Peaking 16:9 WID E SCR EEN AF A STEA SHOTDY 81 .2 Full MF TRANS SHOT ITION B T/DURA TION 40 ft mm TC/U-BI 25 LENS BRT DISP HISTOG RAM 4 5.6 T SEL SLO ASSIG N 2 AUTO AL MANU ESS ACC B ON 2 C FOCU S 1 FULL FRAM IO AUD IN IN EXT TC IN AUTO AL MANU OTE REM CH-2 AUTO E TC OUT GAIN WHITE L M H STAT IO AUD ECT SEL IO AUD EL LEV + OFF CH-1 A MANU AUTO PUSH AF K IN LOC GEN IN EXT 3 8 OFF ECT 1 ND FILTE R 16 15 15 5 10 10 3 5.8 AUTO MACR O OUT HDV INFO 2.
TLCS . 7 On 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo m MF∗ ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1 ++F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2000 16:9 WID E SCR EEN AF A B T/DURA TION 40 1.9 4 ECT T SEL SLO 5.6 ASSIG N ON 2 C FOCU S 1 IO AUD EL LEV - FULL FRAM + OFF IO AUD ECT SEL K IN LOC GEN IO AUD IN IN EXT TC IN AUTO AL MANU OTE REM CH-2 AUTO E TC OUT GAIN WHITE L M H STAT CH-1 A MANU AUTO PUSH AF OUT IN EXT AUTO AL MANU ESS ACC B 8 OFF HISTOG RAM 3 16 5.8 10 3 10 15 5 15 2.
Using Macro Mode When you set the MACRO switch to ON in AF or MF mode, Macro mode is activated, permitting you to adjust the focus in a range that includes the micro area. The Macro mode is invalid in Full MF mode. 25 4 2.8 1.9 40 IRIS MANU AUTO 8 MACRO Press the STEADY SHOT button on the lens. Pressing the button turns the Steady Shot function ON or OFF. MACRO switch STEADY SHOT button MANU AUTO 8 MACRO 16 FOCUS C OFF ON 5.8 10 3 15 5 15 30 10 40 IRIS 4 2.8 1.
Reducing Flickers To reduce flickers, try either of the following two methods: Setting the shutter speed according to the power-supply frequency Recording Activate the electronic shutter (page 59) and set the shutter speed according to the power supply frequency. When the frequency is 50 Hz Set the shutter speed to 1/50 or 1/100 seconds. When the frequency is 60 Hz Set the shutter speed to 1/60 or 1/120 seconds.
Setting the Time Data Setting the Timecode Specify the timecode to be recorded with “Timecode” and “TC Format” of the TC/UB SET menu. Time data, such as the timecodes, user bits, and the clock time, are recorded with pictures. For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 114. The timecode can be locked to an external timecode generator. For details, see “External Synchronization” on page 138.
Video formats Frame setting TC Format HQ1080/60i SP 1080/60i HQ1080/30P HQ 1080/50i SP 1080/50i HQ 1080/25P HQ 1080/24P HQ 720/24P SP 1080/24P 00 to 29 00 to 24 DF/NDF switchable (Fixed to DF in Clock mode) Fixed to NDF 00 to 23 1) Fixed to NDF 2) Recording HQ 720/60P HQ 720/50P HQ 720/30P HQ 720/25P Timecode B Users B i t B Mode : Fix TC Format : DF Set t i ng : 2 0 0 7 1 2 0 8 00:00 Setting eight digits as desired DF/NDF switchable (Fixed to DF in Clock mode) 00 to 29 DF/NDF switchable (doub
Recording Audio Signals AUDIO IN CH-1 AUDIO IN connectors: To input external sources CH-2 MIC 1 Set the AUDIO IN switches CH-1 and CH-2 to EXT. 2 Connect external audio sources to the AUDIO IN connectors CH-1 and CH-2. 3 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V switches CH-1 and CH-2 to LINE (line level: +4 dBu). Using an External Microphone You can use an external microphone for recording, such as the ECM-673 Electret Condenser Microphone.
1 P ROR L OFF H MIR GE IMA ON DIS Y/BATT PLA INFO 1 1.5 2 OFF 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo m F CH1 REV TH UM L NAI L M ON ND1 ++F1.
Outputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone • The color bar mode cannot be selected in Slow & Quick Motion mode and EX Slow Shutter mode. MO L NE XT L s H L OF F HO LD ST RE AR C T/S TO P l j PR EV F RE V NI VO TO TH L R UM NA IL SE L/S ET CA PL NC AY EL /PAU G SE /S F FW D J ST OP R Recording The camcorder can output a color-bar signal in place of the camera picture.
Recording Shot Marks When you record shot marks for important scenes as subsidiary data, you can access the marked points easily on a Shot Mark screen, which only displays scenes with shot marks only. This increases editing efficiency. Rec Review You can review the last recorded clip on the screen (Rec Review). Use the REC REVIEW button on the supplied lens or assign the Rec Review function to an assignable button to use it instead (page 75).
Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons The camcorder has four assignable buttons to which you can assign various functions for convenience.
00:00 OTHERS A l l Reset Camera Data B : UTC +09:00 Time Zone B Clock Set : Eng l i sh Language Ass i gn But ton B B Ta l l y Interval Recording <1> <2> <3> <4> : : : : F reeze Mix Shot Mark1 Shot Mark 2 Rec Review 2 Select the button to which you wish to assign a function. 3 Select the function to be assigned. Recording Function The Interval Recording (time-lapse recording) function is especially effective for shooting objects that move very slowly.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 114. 1 00:00 CAMERA SET Shot T ransi t ion B MF Assi s t : Of f Color Bar Type : Mul t i F l i c ker Reduce B B : Of f Zoom Speed Set t i n g B I n t e r val Rec I n t e r v a l Time : 1sec B Frame Rec Number of Frames : 1 Set “Setting” to “On.” The camcorder enters Interval Recording mode. When the special recording mode indication on the screen is active, “Interval Rec” flashes on the screen.
The camcorder enters Frame Recording mode. When the special recording mode indication on the screen is active, “Frame Rec” flashes on the screen. Frame Recording Recording The Frame Recording function is especially effective for clay animation recording. The specified number of frames are recorded intermittently when you press the REC START/ STOP button.
• Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop recording or switch the card slot while recording is paused in Frame Rec mode. Stopping Frame Recording Set “Setting” of “Frame Rec” of the CAMERA SET menu to “Off.” Recording stops and Frame Rec mode is canceled. Note When an HQ Progressive (P) video format is selected (page 52), you can set the frame rate for recording different from that for playback.
Setting the recording frame rate with the Direct menu Preparatory Settings Before starting Slow & Quick Motion recording, make the necessary settings in advance. NE XT H L OF F HO LD s ST RE AR C T/S TO P L MO L NI VO TO TH L R UM NA IL SE L/S ET CA PL NC AY EL /PAU G SE PR F /S FW EV D l J ST OP R For details on the Direct menu, see “Direct Menu Operation” on page 26.
Freeze Mix: Image Alignment Using the Freeze Mix function, an image (still picture) of a recorded clip can be temporarily superimposed on the current camera picture, permitting you to easily align images for next recording. • The Freeze Mix function cannot be used if the recording video format is SP 1080/24P. • The Freeze Mix display cannot be obtained in Quick & Slow Motion mode or Slow Shutter mode. • You cannot operate the Setup menus and PICTURE PROFILE menu in Freeze Mix status.
Shot Transition Shot-transition operation buttons and indications For shot-transition operations, use the three TRANSITION operation buttons on the upper panel. A button B button A B SHOT TRANSITION TC/U-BIT/DURATION MODE button and indicator 16:9 WID E SCR EEN AF A STEA SHOTDY 81 .
Shot-transition operation area REC CAMERA SET TCG 00:00:00:00 Shot Trans i t i on Execute Shot-A Shot-B 00:00 2 S E 0s 12s Rec Link : Of f Note Camera operations are disabled when the shot transition operation mode is Check or Execute. When adjustments are required, set the mode to Store. Preparatory Settings Before you start recording using the Shot Transition function, make the necessary settings with the CAMERA SET menu in advance.
3 Setting and icon Contents Soft Trans To make the transition slowly at the beginning and end but linearly in between. P When adjustment is finished, press the Shot A or Shot B button. The camera settings are registered to the pressed button. The registered camera settings are maintained until you register them next. Checking the registered settings (Shot) T Soft Stop To make the transition slowly near the end.
When “Rec Link” is “Shot-A” or “ShotB,” the camcorder automatically performs the shot transition to the camera settings registered to Shot A or Shot B, respectively. You need not press the button. Notes Making a transition from Shot A to Shot B When “Rec Link” is set to “Off” or “Shot-B,” a shot transition from Shot A to Shot B is possible. 1 Press the MODE button to display “Check” in the shot-transition operation area. 2 Press the A button.
Fade In Set this to “On” to start recording with fade in. (When you operate the function using an assignable button, it is not necessary to set “Fade In” to “On” with the menu.) Fader Function Using the Fader function, you can start a recording by fading in a scene or end a recording by fading out of a scene. The fader function can be assigned to an assignable button. Fade In Type Select the initial status of the fade-in.
For fading in a scene Press the ASSIGN button to which you assigned the Fader function in STBY (recording standby) status. The fade-in function is turned on. Note The Fade In/Fade Out settings automatically return to “Off” when you turn off the camcorder, while the Type and Time settings set with the menu are maintained. For fading out Press the ASSIGN button to which you assigned the Fader function during recording. The camcorder enters in the fade-out standby status.
1 Set the power switch to CAMERA to turn the camcorder on in Camera mode. 2 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button. Picture Profiles Recording You can customize the picture quality, depending on the conditions or circumstances of recording, and store them as a picture profile, enabling the picture quality to be resumed just by your selecting the picture profile. Six different picture profiles (PP1 to PP6) can be stored in memory.
The PICTURE PROFILE menu is displayed. 3 2 Operating the jog dial or the joystick, select “SEL” then the desired picture profile from the list. Example: Select “Copy” from “SET” of the PICTURE PROFILE menu. The picture profile numbers are listed on the screen. 3 Specify the target picture profile. “Execute” and “Cancel” are displayed. The camcorder is adjusted to the picture quality specified by the selected Profile.
Picture Profile Items The values when “Off” is selected at “SEL” of the PICTURE PROFILE menu are shown in bold face (example: Standard). PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Profile Name Profile name Set the profile name in 8 characters at maximum. You can use upper- and lowercase alphabetics, numerics 0 to 9, - (hyphen), _ (underscore) and space. Setting On / Off Set to “On” to activate the color phase adjustment function with matrix operations for the entire picture.
PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents White Offset White On / Off Set to “On” to shift the conversion value for auto white balance in Memory A or B mode and that for auto tracing white in ATW mode to a lower color temperature or a higher color temperature. Offset –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the volume of the offset white (shifting volumes) of the conversion value in Memory A, Memory B, or ATW mode, respectively.
PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Skin Tone Detail Setting On / Off Set to “On” to enable the detail level adjustment for specific color-phase areas. The detail level is uniform over the entire picture with the Off setting. Level –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the skin-tone detail level. Area Detection1) Execute/Cancel Execute to detect the color in the center of the screen. The area centering around the detected color becomes the target area for Skin Tone Detail control.
PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Gamma Level –99 to +99 (±0) Adjusting the gamma compensation level and selecting the gamma curve Adjust the gamma compensation level. Select the type of reference curve for gamma Select3) STD1 / STD2 / STD3 / STD4 / compensation. CINE1 / CINE2 / CINE3 / CINE4 Black –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the master black level.
3 Deleting Clips Select “Execute” again. The last recorded clip is deleted from the memory card. For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 114. In Camera mode, the Last Clip DEL function for deleting the last recorded clip and the All Clips DEL function for deleting all clips from a memory card are available. In Media mode, you can specify the clip to be deleted. Recording For clip deletion in Media mode, see “Deleting a Clip” on page 104.
Notes Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data You can store all the menu settings (including picture profiles) as a setup file on an SxS memory card. By retrieving the stored setup file, the proper setup condition can be immediately obtained. For the setup file operations, use “Camera Data” of the OTHERS menu. Retrieving the Setup File When you retrieve the stored setup file, the camcorder settings are changed according to the file. 1 Check that the corresponding memory card icon is displayed on the screen.
Playback Playing Back Clips Turning the camcorder on with the power switch set to MEDIA sets it to Media mode, and the clips recorded on the SxS memory card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen. (If no clips are recorded on the card, a no-clip message is displayed.) You can start playback from the clip selected on the thumbnail screen. The playback picture can be seen in the viewfinder and external monitors. For connection of external monitors, see “Connecting External Monitors” on page 131.
8. Special recording information If the selected clip was recorded in a special recording mode (S&Q Motion, Interval Rec, or Frame Rec), the mode is displayed. For a clip recorded in S&Q Motion mode, [recording frame rate/playback frame rate] fps is displayed to the right. Playback For playback operations, use the playback control buttons on the handle. MONITOR VOL Switching the SxS memory cards When two memory cards are loaded, press the SLOT SELECT button to switch memory cards.
Display example (Playback mode): Press the THUMBNAIL button to return to the thumbnail screen. Function when tilted up (toward the subject) Notes • The playback picture may be momentarily distorted or frozen between clips. The playback control buttons and THUMBNAIL button do not function during this condition. • When you select a clip on the thumbnail button and start plaback, the playback picture at the beginning of the clip may be distorted.
Headphone connector To return to the top of the current clip Press the PREV button. • When you press the button in normal or fastforward playback, the top of the current clip is cued up then playback begins. • When you press the button in fast-reverse playback or in Pause mode, the top of the current clip is cued up, then the still picture is displayed. • Repeated pressing of the button cues up the previous clips one by one.
Press the STOP button. Playback mode is canceled, showing any external input or a blue screen. To display the thumbnail screen, press the THUMBNAIL button.
Clip Operations In Media mode, you can operate the clips or confirm and change the subsidiary data for clips using the Clip Operation menus. The corresponding Clip Operation menu pops up on the screens as shown below.
Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus Displaying a Clip Operation menu Press the joystick or the jog dial. The Clip Operation menu for the current display pops up. Selecting a Clip Operation menu item Turn the jog dial or tilt the joystick to select a menu item then press the jog dial or the joystick. Pressing the CANCEL button restores the previous condition. Selecting “CANCEL” from a Clip Operation menu turns the Clip Operation menu off.
Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip When you select “DISP CLIP INFO” from a Clip Operation menu, the CLIP INFO screen appears. 120min CL I P I NFO 0011 / 0300 JPAN0011( 1 ) OK 01 / JAN / 2007 10 : 53 HQ 1080 / 24p S&Q Mot i on 29 / 24fp s TCR 00 : 05 : 00 : 02 TCR 00 : 05 : 00 : 00 STR TCR 00 : 08 : 19 : 23 END DUR 00 : 03 : 20 : 00 CH1 / CH2 1 2 PREV CLI P 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 NEXT CL I P 1. Image of the current clip 2. Image of the previous clip 7. Recording format 8.
1 Select “OK MARK DEL” from the Clip Operation menu. The information screen for the selected clip appears, and a confirmation message is displayed below the index frame image. 2 To delete, select “Execute” then press the jog dial or the joystick. Copying a Clip To cancel copying on the way Press the CANCEL button. Copying is canceled and the thumbnail screen is restored. You can copy a clip selected on the thumbnail screen to another SxS memory card.
1 Pause the playback or select a clip on the thumbnail screen then press the joystick or the jog dial. The corresponding Clip Operation menu pops up. 2 Select “EXPAND CLIP” from the Clip Operation menu. The EXPAND CLIP screen appears for the clip in Pause mode or that you selected on the thumbnail screen. On the EXPAND CLIP screen displayed by using the Clip Operation menu in Pause mode, the clip is displayed with the finest possible partitions.
SHOT MARK2: To display thumbnails only of the frames marked with shot mark 2 1 SHOT MARK screen example 120min Adding a shot mark in Pause mode SHOT MARK 0031 / 0031 Pause the playback at the frame to which you wish to add a shot mark then press the joystick or the jog dial. The Clip Operation menu pops up.
The information screen for the selected frame appears and a confirmation message is displayed below the image. 3 Select “Execute.” Changing the Index Frame You can change the index frame of a clip to another frame you selected on the EXPAND CLIP screen (page 104) or the SHOT MARK screen (page 105). Select a frame to be the index frame on the EXPAND CLIP screen or the SHOT MARK screen then press the joystick or the jog dial. 2 Select “SET INDEX PIC” from the Clip Operation menu. Select “Execute.
Status Displays Showing the Status Screens This camcorder provides status screens of five kinds in Camera mode and four kinds in Media mode, permitting you to check the various settings and statuses of this unit. The status screens can also be displayed on an external monitor. For connections of an external monitor, see “Connecting External Monitors” on page 131.
Note CAMERA Status Screen The display is not available when a non-serial lens is mounted. Zebra: Zebra status The settings and statuses related to image shooting are displayed. The CAMERA status screen is obtained only in Camera mode. It is not displayed in Media mode.
In Media Mode AUDIO Status Screen AUDIO CH-3 CH-4 1/4 oo -40 Information regarding audio signals is displayed. The display configuration varies between Camera mode and Media mode. In Camera Mode AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 2/5 oo -40 -30 Wi nd F i l t er CH-1 : CH-2: EXT-1 EXT-2 -20 -10 On On CH-1 CH-2 0 OVER AGC Li nk: L i nked CH-1/CH-2: Audio level meters The levels of the CH-1 and CH-2 audio inputs (EE audio levels) are displayed.
VIDEO Status Screen BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen The information on video formats and settings for the COMPONENT OUT, SDI OUT, MONITOR OUT, S VIDEO, and i.LINK connectors is displayed. VIDEO V i deo Format Rec Mode YPbPr /SDI Out V i deo Out Down Conver ter i . L I NK I / O 3/5 : : : : : : 1080/60i HQ 1080/60i NTSC Squeeze D i sab l e The functions assigned to the assignable buttons and the status of the IR Remote Commander are displayed.
BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen The information on the battery pack and SxS memory cards is displayed. BATTERY/ MED I A Ba t t er y HDD A HDD B 0 Media A Media B 0 5/5 Charge Count 55 50 100% 20min 50min Protected 50 100% Battery: Battery charge remaining The remaining charge level of the mounted battery pack is displayed. Charge Count: Repeated charge times The number of times that the mounted battery pack has been charged is displayed.
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus This camcorder permits you to make various settings for recording and playback with Setup menus in the viewfinder. The Setup menus can also be displayed on an external monitor. For connections of an external monitor, see “Connecting External Monitors” on page 131.
LENS Auto FB ADJ File Flare Shading Basic Menu Operations OTHERS All Reset Camera Data Time Zone Clock Set Language Assign Button Tally Hours Meter IR Remote Battery Alarm Battery INFO Genlock Direct Menu i.LINK I/O Trigger Mode Country Video Format Clip Format Media This section covers basic operations for setting the Setup menu items.
The cursor is displayed on the icon of the menu used last, and the corresponding menu item selection area is displayed to the right. CAMERA SET Example: When the cursor is located at (CAMERA SET menu icon) 00:00 Menu icon Displayed when there are more menu items beneath. (v shown at the top indicates that there are more menu items above.) CAMERA SET 00:00 Menu item selection area • A B symbol is displayed to the right of any item that has subitems.
For an item that requires your confirmation When you select an item that you must confirm before execution in step 3, the menu display temporarily disappears, and a confirmation message is displayed. Following the instructions of message, specify whether to execute or cancel.
Setup Menu List The functions and available settings of menus are listed below. The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold face (example: Speed). CAMERA SET Menu CAMERA SET Menu items Auto BLK Balance Subitems and setting values Contents Execute/Cancel Select “Execute” to start the automatic black balance adjustment.
CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Shot Transition1) Trans Time 2 to 15 sec (4 sec) Setting the Trans Speed operating 1 to 10 (5) conditions of Shot Time / Speed Transition Time / Speed Set the time it takes to make a shot transition. Set the speed of the transition. Determine whether to specify the transition by time or speed. Trans Curve Select the transition pattern.
CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Interval Rec Setting On / Off Setting the Interval Recording Interval Time function 1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 sec 1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 min 1 to 4/6/12/24 hour Frame Rec Setting the Frame Recording function S&Q Motion2) Setting the S&Q Motion function Rec Review Turn the Interval Recording function on/off. Set the interval of recording in Interval Recording.
CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents TLCS3) Level +1.0 / +0.5 / ±0 / –0.5 / –1.0 Set the target level (to make brighter or darker) of auto iris control in TLCS. (This setting also affects the gain control in AGC mode and shutter-speed control in Auto Shutter mode.) +1.0: Approx. one stop further open +0.5: Approx. half a stop further open ±0: Standard –0.5: Approx. half a stop further closed –1.0: Approx.
2) Valid only when the RM-B750/B150 Remote Control Unit is connected 3) If the mouted lens does not have Auto Iris function, only the gain and shutter are adjusted automatically. AUDIO SET Menu AUDIO SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Audio Input TRIM CH-1 Finely adjust the sensitivity of channel 1 of external –11 dBu to –65 dBu (–41 dBu) microphone input in steps of 6 dB.
VIDEO SET Menu VIDEO SET Menu items Setting values YPbPr/SDI Out Select Select the output signal from the COMPONENT OUT connector and the SDI OUT connector. HD: To output the same HD signal as that in recording and playback SD: To output a down-converted SD signal Off: No output On / Off Set whether to add the same menus and status indications as those in the viewfinder to the output signals from the COMPONENT OUT connector and the SDI OUT connector.
VF SET Menu VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents VF Color –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the color of pictures in the viewfinder. Mode Color / B&W Select the display mode of the viewfinder.
VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Display On/Off Video Level Warnings On / Off Selecting the items to be displayed in Brightness Display the viewfinder On / Off Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings 124 Turn the warning indication to be displayed when the picture is too bright or too dark on/off. Turn the numeric indication to show the picture brightness on/ off. Histogram On / Off Turn the histogram indication to show the level distribution of the picture on/off.
TC/UB SET Menu TC/UB SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Timecode Mode Preset / Regen / Clock Set the timecode mode. Preset: To start the timecode from the specified value Regen (regeneration): To continue the timecode from that of the previous clip Clock: To use the current clock time as the timecode Run Rec Run / Free Run Set the running mode when the timecode mode is set to “Preset.” Rec Run: The timecode advances only in recording mode.
LENS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Flare R Flare –99 to +99 (±0) Adjusting the flare for a lens G Flare –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the flare (R). B Flare –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the flare (B). R Flare EX –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the flare (R) (when an extender is in use). G Flare EX –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the flare (G) (when an extender is in use). B Flare EX –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the flare (B) (when an extender is in use).
OTHERS Menu OTHERS Menu items All Reset Subitems and setting values Contents Execute/Cancel Select “Execute” to reset the camcorder to the factory status. Store Execute/Cancel Select “Execute” to store the setting values in an SxS memory card. Recall Execute/Cancel Select “Execute” to retrieve the setting values from an SxS memory card.
OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Assign Button <1> Assigning functions to the assignable buttons Assign a function to the ASSIGN button of the corresponding number. The selectable functions are common.
OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Battery Alarm Low BATT 5% / 10% / 15% / ... / 45% / 50% Set the battery level at which the Low BATT warning is generated (in steps of 5%). BATT Empty 3% to 7% (3%) Set the battery level at which the BATT Empty warning is generated. DC Low Volt1 11.5 V to 17.0 V (11.5 V) Set the DC IN voltage at which the DC Low Volt1 warning is generated. DC Low Volt2 11.0 V to 14.0 V (11.
OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Trigger Mode Internal / Both / External Internal: To activate recording start/stop operations only for an SxS memory card in a built-in slot. Both: To activate recording start/stop operations both for an SxS memory card in a built-in slot and the external recording device connected via the i.LINK connector. External: To activate recording start/stop operations only for the external recording device connected via the i.LINK connector.
Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors To display recording/playback pictures on an external monitor, select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected.
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 output as 2-3 pulled-down NTSC signals. To display the menus and status information on the connected monitor Set “Video Out Display” (page 122) of the VIDEO SET menu to “On.” SDI OUT connector (BNC type) S VIDEO connector (S connector) The connector is set at the factory to output an HD SDI signal.
Operating Clips With a Computer SxS memory card SxS PRO 8GB The clips recorded on SxS memory cards with this camcorder can be controlled on a computer or edited using the optional nonlinear editing software. For these purposes, the clips on an SxS memory card can be operated by directly loading the card in a computer or by connecting the camcorder or the optional SBAC-US10 SxS Memory Card USB Reader/Writer to the computer, using an USB cable as shown below.
2 Do not select “Card Power Off” from the SxS memory card icon displayed on the menu bar. Select “Execute” by operating the jog dial or the joystick. Using the XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software The screen displays the following: USB Connecting 3 With Windows, check that the memory card is displayed as a removable disk in My Computer. With Macintosh, check that a “NO NAME” or “Untitled” folder was created on the desktop. This indicates that the connection is active.
For information on XDCAM Transfer, visit the web sites shown in “XDCAM EX web sites” on page 15 or on the cover page of the supplied CD-ROM. Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection) When an HDV-compatible video format (SP 1080/60i, SP 1080/50i, or SP 1080/24P) is selected, you can record the same images as those recorded on the memory card in this camcorder on an external device connected to the i.
2 Set the external device to recording standby status. For operations of the external device, refer to the operation manual of that device. 3 Set the camcorder to Camera mode by setting the power switch to CAMERA. 4 Press the REC START/STOP button. The external device starts recording in synchronization. The status of the external device is displayed in the i.LINK status indication area (page 25) in the viewfinder.
5 Press the REC START/STOP button on the handle. Recording begins. About i.LINK Notes • The REC START/STOP button on the grip does not function. • An error is generated in the following cases. In such a case, cancel Recording mode by pressing the REC START/STOP button. —The video format of input signal does not match that specified on the camcorder. —A copy-protected stream is being fed in. • If the input to the camcorder becomes no signal during recording, the tally lamps and the i.
About data transfer speed of i.LINK i.LINK defines a maximum data transfer speed of approximately 100, 200 and 400 Mbps1) that are described as S100, S200 and S400 respectively. For i.LINK devices, a maximum data transfer speed that the device supports is identified on “Specifications” page of the operating instructions supplied with the device or near its i.LINK connector.
TC/U -BIT/ DUR ATIO N HDV OUT SDI LECT SE SLOT O AUT AL MANU SS ACCE B CH-1 A AUDIO L LEVE AUDIOCT SELE CH-2 AUDIO IN O AUT AL MANU GENLOCK IN IN OCK GENL IN EXT TC IN IN EXT OTE REM T TC OU PM X W-E 3 OPEN AME RA OFF MED To release the external timecode synchronization Change the “Timecode” setting of the TC/UB SET menu or turn off the camcorder.
Operating From the RMB750/B150 When the optional RM-B750 or RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is connected, various settings of the camcorder can be performed from the Remote Control Unit. You can operate the menus of the camcorder and monitor the picture on the RM-B750 or a video monitor connected via the MONITOR connector of the RM-B750/B150.
2 Select and set the menu items using the MENU SELECT knob and the CANCEL/ENTER switch. 3 When the settings are completed, set the DISPLAY switch to ON or OFF to exit the menu. 00:00 Set the camcorder to Camera mode by setting the power switch to the CAMERA position in advance. 1 Press and light the MONITOR button then press the VF MENU button. The menu of the camcorder appears on the RM-B750 display and the monitor screen connected via the MONITOR connector of the RM-B750.
Functions Operable From the RM-B750/B150 (Camera Mode) When the camcorder is set to Camera mode, the following functions can be made using the controls, the switches, or the touch panel (RM- B750) on the Remote Control Unit, in addition to menu operations.
For details on operations of the Remote Control Unit, refer to the Operation Manual of the RM-B150/ B750. Notes • The following menu and knob/switch operations on the Remote Control Unit are enabled when the menu of the camcorder is not displayed. The changes becomes valid and reflected on the Picture Profile menu. • If the control knobs on the Remote Control Unit is set to Absolute mode, the corresponding items cannot be changed on the Picture Profile menu.
Appendixes Important Notes on Operation Use and Storage Note about the battery terminal Do not subject the unit to severe shocks The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped. The battery terminal of this unit (the connector for battery packs and AC adaptors) is a consumable part. The unit may not operate properly if the pins of the battery terminal are bent or deformed by shock or vibrations, or if they become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use.
It is recommended that the portable communications devices near this unit be powered off. About the LCD panels The LCD panels are manufactured with extremely high-precision technology that yields effective pixel rates of 99.99% or higher. However, very rarely, one or more pixels may be permanently dark or permanently lit in white, red, blue, or green. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Such pixels have no effect on the recorded data, and the unit may be used with confidence even if they are present.
Formats and Limitations of Outputs Video Formats and Output Formats The format of output signals from the COMPONENT OUT connector and the SDI OUT connector varies according to the recording/ playback video formats and the kind of the output signal (the setting of “YPbPr/SDI Out Select” of the VIDEO SET menu).
Limitations of Outputs The outputs from the camcorder are limited by the VIDEO SET menu settings as follows. These limitations are common to Camera mode and Media mode. Menu settings i.LINK I/O YPbPr/SDI Out Select Outputs from i.
Lens File Operations Up to 6 lens files can be used with this camcorder. File ID File File name No. 01 02 U1 U2 U3 U4 Adjust the white balance. 4 Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode and select the LENS menu with . 5 Select “Flare” and set the flare compensation values for R, G, and B.
LENS 00:00 8 Au t o FB ADJ File Flare Shad i ng B B B YH12x4.8IRS Lens I D B Recal l B S t ore : U1: User_Fi l e 1 File ID No O f f set Au t o Reca l l : On Select “Store” and specify the file in which you wish to store the data. LENS 00:00 9 Au t o FB ADJ File Flare Shad i ng B B B Lens I D VCL-614B2X B XS8X4AS- XB8 Recal l B User_Fi l e 1 S t ore : User_Fi l e 2 File ID No O f f set User_Fi l e 3 Au t o Reca l l : User_Fi l e 4 When the confirmation message is displayed, select “Execute.
Replacing the backup battery Notes • Be sure to set the power switch to OFF when replacing the backup battery. • Be careful not to drop the removed screw into the camcorder. 1 Open the cover of the backup battery holder on the bottom by loosening the screw, and remove the battery. 25 CR20 3V 2 Insert a new backup battery (CR2032) with the + symbol on the battery facing outside. 25 CR20 3V 3 Appendixes 150 Attach the cover in the original position.
Troubleshooting Operating Power Symptoms Cause Remedy The camcorder does not power on when you set the power switch either to CAMERA or MEDIA. No battery pack is mounted and no power is supplied to the DC IN connector. Mount a battery pack (page 28) or connect an AC power using the BC-U1/U2 (page 29). The battery pack is completely exhausted. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one (page 28). The power supply cuts while operating. The battery pack becomes exhausted.
External Devices Symptoms Cause The equipment connected It sometimes takes time for the to the camcorder via an connected equipment to recognize i.LINK connection does the operation. not react as expected, for example, no picture appears on its screen. Appendixes 152 Troubleshooting Remedy Wait for about 15 seconds. If the connected equipment still does not react, do the following: • Check the i.LINK cable, for example, by replugging it. • Turn the power off, and connect the cable again.
Error/Warning Indications The camcorder informs you of situations where warning, caution, or an operation check is required, through messages in the viewfinder, the tally lamps, and a buzzer. The buzzer is output to the built-in speaker or to the headphones connected via the headphone connector. The buzzer volume can be adjusted with “Alarm Level” in “Audio Output” of the AUDIO SET menu. Error Indications The camcorder stops operation after the following indications.
Warning indication in the viewfinder Buzzer Tally lamps A partitioned memory card or one that contains recorded clips exceeding the number permitted with this camcorder is loaded. This card cannot be used with this camcorder. Remove it and load a compatible card. An error occurred with the memory card. The card requires restoration. Remove the card, load it again, and restore it. Unknown Media(A)1) Please Change.
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With one SBP-32 SP mode: Approx. 140 min. HQ mode: Approx. 100 min. Continuous operation time (recording) With the BP-U60 Approx. 210 min. With the BP-U30 Approx. 100 min. Mass Camcorder: 1.9 kg (4 lb 2 oz) With the supplied lens, lens hood, eyepiece, BP-U30 battery pack and one SxS memory card: 3.6 kg (7 lb 15 oz) Dimensions See page 158. Horizontal resolution 1000TV lines or more (with HQ 1080, HD SDI output) Gain –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC Shutter speed 1/ to 1/ 32 2000 sec.
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors XLR 3-pin (2), female LINE: +4 dBu MIC: –11 dBu to –65 dBu (6dB steps) (Reference level: 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms) DC IN connector DC jack (1) Zoom Servo/Manual selectable Zoom ratio 14× Maximum relative aperture 1:1.9 Iris Auto/Manual selectable F1.
Dimensions Unit: mm (inches) HDV SDI OUT GENLOCK IN STEADY SHOT 4 2.8 1.9 40 25 1 LE AC A CE TC IN O AUT NUAL MA HISTOGRAM 3 INT EXT CT CH SS B -1 O DI AU IN O DI O AU LECT AUT NUAL SE MA INT EXT REMOTE TC OUT O DI L AU VE LE -2 CH X3 -E W - 8 FOCUS PM 2 1 16 10 2 SE ND FILTER FULL AUTO X3 -E W PM FRAME + C 30 10 MACRO OFF ON GAIN OFF 5.8 10 3 LENS INFO BRT DISP ASSIGN IRIS OT MANU AUTO 15 OPEN CLOSE 5.6 ft mm AF 81.
Index A B Backlight 76 backup battery 149 BARS/CAM button 73 Battery Alarm 129 Battery INFO 129 C Camera Data 95, 127 Camera mode 30 CAMERA SET Menu 117 CAMERA Status 109 CANCEL button 102, 114 Card slots 44 Center Marker 57 cheek pad 39 Clip 52, 130 CLIP INFO screen 103 clip name 52 Clip Operation menu 101, 102 Clock mode 69 Clock Set 127 CMOS Image Sensors 145 color bar 73 Color Bar Type 118 Color Correction 90 COMPONENT OUT connector 132 CONTRAST control 32 copy a clip 104 COPY CLIP 104 Country 130 Cue
D Date/Time 31 DC cable clamp 40 DC IN connector 29 DC IN Power 29 delete a clip 104 DELETE CLIP 104 delete shot marks 106 Detail 91 DF 69 diopter compensation 32 Direct Menu 129 Direct menu 26, 54, 59, 62, 66, 80, 89 DISP CLIP INFO 103 Display On/Off 124 DISPLAY/BATT INFO button 25, 29 divide a clip 107 DIVIDE CLIP 107 Down Converter 122 E Appendixes ECS 59 EJECT buttons 44 electronic shutter 59 Entering a character string 116 Error Indications 153 EX Mount lens 37 EX Slow Shutter 59, 61, 117 EXPAND CLI
iris opening 61 Iris ring 61 IRIS switch 61 J NDF 69 NEXT button 99 O Knee 92 OK mark 103 OK MARK ADD 103 OK MARK DEL 104 One-Push Auto Focusing 66 OTHERS Menu 127 Output Formats 146 L P Language 127 Last Clip DEL 76, 94 lens adaptor 37 lens cap 50 lens files 38, 148 LENS INFO 75 Lens Info 76 LENS Menu 125 lens mount lever 37 lens mount stopper switch 37 LENS REMOTE connector 64 LINE/MIC/+48V switches 71 Low Key SAT 93 Peaking 65, 123 PEAKING control 65 PHU-60K 47 PICTURE FROFILE menu 88, 90 PICTUR
Appendixes 162 S T S&Q Motion 119, 141 Safety Area 56 Safety Zone 56 SBAC-US10 133 SBP-16 43 SBP-32 43 SBP-8 43 SDI OUT connector 132 SEL/SET button 114 SEL/SET dial 114 SET INDEX PIC 107 Setup 122 setup file 95 Setup menus 113 Shading 126 Shockless White 120 SHOT MARK 105 SHOT MARK screen 105 SHOT MARK1 105 Shot Mark1 76 SHOT MARK1 ADD 106 SHOT MARK1 DEL 106 SHOT MARK2 105 Shot Mark2 76 SHOT MARK2 ADD 106 SHOT MARK2 DEL 106 shot marks 74, 99 Shot Transition 82, 118 Shutter 60, 117 SHUTTER switch 60 Ski
Y YPbPr/SDI Out Display 122 YPbPr/SDI Out Select 122 Z Zebra 57, 123 ZEBRA button 57 zebra patterns 57 Zebra Select 58 Zebra1 Level 58 zoom 62 ZOOM button 63 Zoom Position 62 Zoom ring 63 Zoom Speed 118 Zoom speed switch 63 ZOOM switch 63 Appendixes Index 163
