4-573-712-12 (1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Table of Contents Foreword ...................................................................................................... 9 Before Using This Unit ..................................................................... 9 Chapter 1 : Overview Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...................................... Power Supply .................................................................................. Accessory Attachments..............................................................
Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 43 Using the Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 43 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ....................................................... 44 Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings Setting the Video Format .......................................................................... 45 Selecting the Recording Mode ..........................................
Chapter 4 : Shooting Handling SxS Memory Cards................................................................... About SxS Memory Cards .............................................................. Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory Cards...................................... Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Use.......................................... Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards ................................. Checking the Remaining Recording Time......................................
Advanced Operations ................................................................................ Recording Shot Marks..................................................................... Setting OK Marks ........................................................................... Recording Cached Video (Picture Cache Rec Function)................ Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval Rec Function).................... Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function) .............
Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings Setup Menu Organization and Levels.................................................... 113 Setup Menu Organization ............................................................. 113 Setup Menu Levels........................................................................ 113 Basic Setup Menu Operations ................................................................ 115 Menu List............................................................................................
Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors ............................................................... 177 Managing/Editing Clips with a Computer ............................................ 179 Using the ExpressCard Slot of a Computer .................................. 179 USB Connection with a Computer................................................ 179 Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)..........................
Display .......................................................................................... Media............................................................................................. Inputs/Outputs ............................................................................... Lens ............................................................................................... Supplied Accessories .................................................................... Related Equipment ..........
Foreword Before Using This Unit After purchasing the PXW-X320 Solid-State Memory Camcorder, before operating, it is necessary to set the area of use. (Unless this setting is made, the camcorder will not operate.) For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use” (page 36). Note Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PXW-X320 (referred to as “the camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.
Chapter 1 Overview b POWER switch Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls c DC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) d DC OUT 12V (DC power output) connector (4-pin, female) Supplies power for an optional WRR-860C/861/ 862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner (maximum 0.5 A). Power Supply Adaptor connector (see page 10) Note Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF synthesized diversity tuner. e Battery attachment shoe Attach a BP-L80S Battery Pack.
i Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob (LOCK knob) (see page 31) Accessory Attachments j Fitting for optional microphone holder (see page 40) k Shoulder pad Raise the shoulder pad fixing lever to adjust the position in the front-to-rear direction (see page 44). l LIGHT (video light) connector (2-pin, female) A video light with a maximum power consumption of 50 W, such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent can be connected (see page 43).
Operating and Connectors Section FILTER selector setting 1 2 Front 3 4 ND filter CLEAR 1/ ND (attenuates light to 4 approximately 1/4) 1/ ND (attenuates light to 16 approximately 1/16) 1/ ND (attenuates light to 64 approximately 1/64) You can change the “MAINTENANCE” menu setting so that different white balance settings can be stored for different FILTER selector positions.
“Set,” the alarm tone is audible even when this volume control is at the minimum position. Right side (near the front) ALARM Minimum Maximum d MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) knob Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard.
corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be selected on “OPERATION” > “Gain Switch” in the setup menu (see page 129). When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds. the same as that of the MENU button in the thumbnail screen operations section.
c WARNING indicator (see page 187) Right side (near the rear) d ACCESS lamp Lights up in blue when data is written to or read from the recording media. e Protective cover of the audio control section (see page 16) f Protective cover of the thumbnail screen operations section (see page 16) g F REV (fast reverse) button and indicator The playback speed changes in the order ×4 t ×15 t ×24 with each press of the button. The indicator lights during high-speed playback in the reverse direction.
m EXPAND (expand function) button This button returns to the previous screen when pressed during thumbnail screen display, expand thumbnail screen display, or shot mark thumbnail screen display. If you press this button when the thumbnail screen is displayed, the duration of the selected clip is divided into fractions, and the first frame of each of the divisions is shown in a further thumbnail display (expand function). For an HD recorded MP4 clip, its duration is divided into 12.
The function of this button is the same as that of the MENU ON/OFF switch. If you have recorded clips by using planning metadata that defined names for Shot Mark 0 to Shot Mark 9, the defined names are displayed instead of the above item names in the list. e F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/ recording run) switch i SHIFT button Selects the operating mode of the internal timecode generator. The operating mode is set as explained below, depending on the position of the switch.
b Dedicated wireless adapter connector Left side and upper section Remove the cover to attach a CBK-WA101 Wireless Adapter (not supplied). For details about attaching the CBK-WA101, refer to the Operating Instructions or Installation Manual of the CBK-WA101. c PC connector Used to put this camcorder into USB connection mode and use it as an external storage device for a computer.
i SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select) button (see page 63). m VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type) The output signals can be selected either composite video or HD-Y depending on the setting of “OPERATION” > “Input/Output” > “Output&i.LINK” in the setup menu. j HDMI output connector When a video monitor provided with an HDMI signal input connector is connected to this connector, you can monitor picture being shot (camera picture) or playback picture.
b TALLY switch h AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5-pin, male) Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator function. Outputs the audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4. The audio signals are selected by the MONITOR switch. c EARPHONE jack (stereo, minijack) You can monitor the E-E sound during recording and playback sound during playback. When an alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound through the earphone.
When the HOLD button is pressed to hold the timecode value, the timecode is displayed in the format shown below. When the HOLD button is pressed again to release the hold, the timecode is displayed in the normal format. Auto Focus Lens The three dots indicates that timecode is displayed in the hold mode. d HOLD indicator Appears when the timecode generator output is displayed in the hold mode. e Audio level indicators Indicate the audio recording or playback levels of channels 1 to 4.
i Zoom control connector (8-pin) position, you can manually adjust the focus by operating the focus ring. M (manual): The manual mode allows focusing adjustment with the focus ring. In manual mode, auto focus adjustment is also possible, by pressing the PUSH AF button. Connecting an optional zoom servo controller allows remote control of zooming. j PUSH AUTO button When the IRIS switch is in the M position for manual adjustment, press this button for an instantaneous auto adjustment.
m RET (return video) button c Eyecup You can use this as an assignable switch (see page 167). Use this to check the video when Lens RET is assigned to this button (factory default setting). If you press this after recording stops, the last few seconds recorded appear on the viewfinder screen (recording review) (see page 88). Pressing this button (single click) during recording or playback records a Shot Mark 1 mark, and double-clicking records a Shot Mark 2 mark (see page 90).
OFF: Do not display text information. Viewfinder Screen Display n MIRROR switch The image display on the monitor screen becomes reversed horizontally or vertically when the viewfinder barrel is raised up or rotated. L/R: Reverse the image horizontally. OFF: Do not reverse the image. B/T: Reverse the image vertically. The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating status, a center marker, a safety zone marker, etc.
e Media status Top of viewfinder screen Displays the name of the currently active media slot (A or B). f Recording mode/operation status indicator Indicator zREC STBY zCACHE zINT REC Ext. zINT STBY INT STBY zFRM REC a Extender indicator [M] Indicates the setting of the digital extender function (when optional CBK-CE01 is installed) of this camcorder and the setting of the lens extender. EX: The lens extender is on. 08: The lens shrinker is on.
h Battery remaining/voltage display [M] Type of power source InfoLithium battery Anton Bauer battery Other type than above –: The value of “Offset White” is less than 3200K. Indicator m Number of system lines [M] Remaining battery capacity icon and remaining recording time Remaining battery capacity (% indication) Input voltage Indicates the number of system lines (1080/720/ 576/480) of video currently being recorded or played back. n Video format [M] Indicates the video format (see page 45).
to “Para Rec” in the setup menu and synchronized recording is performed with a compatible device. Bottom of viewfinder screen d Operation status of connected i.LINK device Indicator zREC STBY zREC STBY Ext.
k USB media icon indicator (see page 183) or status indicator of the CBK-WA101 Wireless Adapter (not supplied) [M] For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 53). Indicator Indicate the audio levels of channel 1 and channel 2. r Audio level meters [M] Meaning Wi-Fi signal strength when operating in station mode (1 to 4) s Remaining media capacity [M] Indicates the recording time remaining for each of the media loaded in the slots.
Reference value –1 Indicator ss ss Item Conditions • Common to all modes Shutter speed SHUTTER switch is in the setting of the ON position. electronic shutter All segments are lit white. • In Speed mode “OPERATION” > “Shutter” > “Shutter Select” is set to “Second” in the setup menu. • In Angle mode “OPERATION” > “Shutter” > “Shutter Select” is set to “Degree” in the setup menu. • In ECS mode Shutter is set to ECS mode.
Chapter 2 Preparations Notes Preparing a Power Supply • If the battery pack is not attached correctly, the terminal may be damaged. • During recording and playback (while the ACCESS lamp on the right-side panel is lit in blue and the ACCESS lamp in the card slot section is lit in orange), be careful never to remove the battery pack. For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below.
2 Attaching the Viewfinder Couple the viewfinder connector to the VF connector (26-pin). VF connector (26-pin) CAUTION When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire. Attaching the Supplied Viewfinder Note Upward When attaching the viewfinder, take note of the following points.
To raise up the viewfinder barrel Push the clip on the bottom to release and flip up the viewfinder barrel. It locks at the 120-degree position. Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder. To reverse the display (image/text indication) vertically The viewfinder can be rotated as much as 180 degrees toward the direction facing the subject. When you do this, the picture and other information displayed in the viewfinder appear upside down.
To detach the viewfinder barrel Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen To adjust the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest. Diopter adjustment ring You can also attach a commercially available protection filter, close-up lens, etc. that is 52 mm in diameter. To adjust the viewfinder screen Adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown below. Outlines: Adjust using the PEAKING control.
3 Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Attach the BKW-401 with the supplied bolts. Bolts supplied with the BKW-401 By fitting an optional BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket, you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder. 1 Loosen the front-to-back viewfinder positioning levers and the front-to-back viewfinder positioning knobs, and then pull the viewfinder slide assembly forward.
Attaching a 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder You can attach an optional DXF-C50WA (5-inch) Electronic Viewfinder. To attach it, an Accessory Shoe Kit (service part number: A-8274-968-B) is required. For details, contact a Sony sales or service representative. Note It is not possible to use the supplied viewfinder and a 5-inch viewfinder at the same time. Remove the cover of the grip, and attach the shoe and stopper screw of the Accessory Shoe Kit.
Setting the Area of Use Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock When the camcorder is used for the first time You can set or change the date and time of the internal clock. The date and time set are reflected in the timecode. You cannot use the camcorder without setting the area of use. For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 115). To set the area of use 1 Select “MAINTENANCE” > “Clock Set” > “Date/Time” in the setup menu. 2 Press the MENU knob.
Mounting and Adjusting the Supplied Lens Lens mount securing rubber Note Always power the camcorder off before mounting or removing a lens. For information about using a lens other than the supplied lens, refer to the operation manual for the lens. 1 Push the lens locking lever up and remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount. 2 Align the center pin on the lens with the center slot in the lens mount, and insert the lens into the mount.
3 Loosen the fixing screws on the F.f or F.B ring (flange focal length adjustment ring). 4 Use manual or power zoom to set the lens to telephoto. 5 Point the camcorder at the chart by turning the focus ring and focus on it. Carrying out the adjustment 6 Set the zoom ring to wide angle. When using the auto focus lens With the lens supplied with the camcorder, zoom and focus operations automatically adjust the flange focal length. 7 Turn the F.f or F.
Preparing the Audio Input System Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector Attach the supplied microphone to the microphone holder of the supplied viewfinder. 1 Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp. On how to perform this operation, refer to the operation manual for the microphone. Microphone holder clamp 2 3 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector, then set the AUDIO IN switch for the channel on which you want to record the audio from this microphone to FRONT.
Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors 2 Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector. 3 Set the switches as follows. You can connect up to two monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, using an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder. The following is the procedure for attaching an electret condenser microphone such as the ECM-674/678. • Set the AUDIO IN selectors indicated below, depending on the power supply type of the microphone.
2 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) Insert the DWR-S02D or WRR-855S into the housing slot, and fasten the four fixing screws. DWR-S02D or WRR-855S To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system, power the camcorder off and then fit one of the following UHF portable tuners. • DWR-S02D Digital Wireless Receiver • WRR-855S UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit • WRR-860C/861/862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner For details of these units, refer to the operation manuals for them.
Note Tripod Mounting 1 Attach the optional VCT-14/U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod. 2 Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor. The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed. If this happens, press the red button and move the lever as shown above until the pin returns to the stowed position. If the pin remains in the engaged position, you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.
Connecting a Video Light Using the Shoulder Strap With this camcorder, you can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent video light (powered by 12 V with maximum power consumption of 50 W). • If you connect the video light to the LIGHT connector on the camcorder and set the LIGHT switch to AUTO, you can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop recording on this camcorder.
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position You can slide the shoulder pad back and forth within a 40 mm range. This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder. Shoulder pad 1 Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad. 2 Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is in the most convenient position. 3 Bring down the lever to lock the shoulder pad in the selected position.
Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 115). Setting the Video Format The following recording formats can be selected for different combinations of video resolution and system frequency. In UDF mode Setting items of “OPERATION” > “Format” HD/SD HD System Rec System Frequency a) Line Format HD 1080 HD422 50 59.94i 50i 29.97P 25P 23.98P HD420 59.94i HQ1920 50i 29.97P 25P 23.98P HD420 59.94i HQ1440 50i 29.97P 25P 23.98P 720 HD422 50 59.94P 50P 29.
Setting items of “OPERATION” > “Format” HD/SD HD System Rec System Frequency a) Line Format SD – IMX50 59.94i 50i 29.97P 25P DVCAM 59.94i 50i Video format (recording format/system frequency) Frame size 29.97P IMX50/59.94i IMX50/50i IMX50/29.97PsF IMX50/25PsF DVCAM/59.94i DVCAM/50i DVCAM/29.97PsF 720×486 720×576 720×486 720×576 720×480 720×576 720×480 25P DVCAM/25PsF 720×576 a) 59.94i/29.97P/59.94P/23.
Setting items of “OPERATION” > “Format” HD/SD HD System Rec System Frequency a) Line Format HD 1080 HD420 59.94i HQ1920 50i 29.97P 25P 23.98P HD420 59.94i HQ1440 50i 29.97P 25P 23.98P 720 XAVC-I 59.94P 50P XAVC-L50 59.94P 50P HD422 50 59.94P 50P 29.97P 25P 23.98P HD420 59.94P HQ1280 50P 23.98P SD — IMX50 59.94i 50i 29.97P DVCAM Video format (recording format/system frequency) Frame size HD420 HQ 1920/59.94i HD420 HQ 1920/50i HD420 HQ 1920/29.97P HD420 HQ 1920/25P HD420 HQ 1920/23.
In FAT mode Setting items of “OPERATION” > “Format” HD/SD HD System Rec System Frequency a) Line Format HD 1080 HQ 1920 59.94i 50i 29.97P 25P 23.98P HQ 1440 59.94i 50i 29.97P 25P 23.98P SP 1440 59.94i 50i 23.98P SD 720 HQ 1280 — DVCAM (fixed) Video format (recording format/system frequency) Frame size HQ 1920/59.94i HQ 1920/50i HQ 1920/29.97P HQ 1920/25P HQ 1920/23.98P HQ 1440/59.94i HQ 1440/50i HQ 1440/29.97P HQ 1440/25P HQ 1440/23.98P SP 1440/59.
5 When the setting of HD/SD or Country was changed, power the camcorder off and on again. Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance Black balance and white balance adjustment values that are automatically set by the camcorder and the various settings are stored in the camcorder memory and retained even when the power is turned off. Black balance adjustment The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases.
1) Adjustment values are saved to memory B only when “OPERATION” > “White Setting” > “White Switch” in the setup menu is set to “Memory.” The message “Executing…” appears during execution, and changes to “Done” when the adjustment finishes. Adjustment values are saved to memory automatically. 2 Set the FILTER selector to suit the lighting conditions as follows. 3 Place a white test card under the same lighting conditions as for the subject to be shot and zoom up to it.
2 If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made Error message NG: Low Light Check the position of the WHITE BAL switch (A or B). Note Meaning The white video level is too low. Either open the lens iris or increase the gain. Adjustment could not be completed within the standard number of attempts. The white video level is too high. Either stop down the lens iris or change the ND filter. 3 When the camcorder’s status or settings are displayed on the viewfinder screen, turn the MENU knob.
of the memories are not linked to ND filter settings in the following cases. • When the number of memories allocated to each of A and B is limited to one by setting “OPERATION” > “White Setting” > “Filter White Memory” in the setup menu to “Off.” • When the electrical CC filter switching function has been assigned to an assignable switch, or when a remote control unit has been connected. (In these cases, the contents of white balance memory are linked to electrical CC filter positions (A to D).
System lines: 1080 Setting the Electronic Shutter System frequency 59.94i 50i 29.97P 23.98P 25P Shutter Modes Shutter speed (unit: Hz) S&Q: Off S&Q: On 60.00 to 3800 — 50.00 to 3500 — 29.99 to 4100 32.01 to 4100 23.99 to 3700 32.02 to 3700 25.00 to 3900 32.03 to 3900 System lines: 720 Standard mode System frequency Select this mode for shooting fast-moving subjects with little blurring.
2 2 Turn the MENU knob to select “Second” or “Degree,” and then press the knob. To set the shutter mode and standardmode shutter speed To set the shutter speed using the Direct menu Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained even when the camcorder power is turned off. 1 You can set the shutter speed using the Direct menu, when the Direct menu is enabled. Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SELECT.
2 Set “OPERATION” > “Shutter” > “Slow Shutter” to “On” in the setup menu. 3 When the camcorder’s status or settings are displayed on the viewfinder screen, turn the MENU knob. 4 Turn the MENU knob to select the shutter display (page 28) in the viewfinder screen. 5 Press the MENU knob. Setting Auto Iris The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to aid the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent blownout highlights.
To set the automatic iris window 1 Zooming Set “OPERATION” > “Auto Iris” > “Iris Window Indication” in the setup menu to “On.” The current automatic iris window appears on the viewfinder screen. If it is not necessary to display the auto iris window on the screen, set to “Off.” 2 Turn the MENU knob to select “Iris Window,” and then press the knob. 3 Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears, and then press the knob.
The distance indications on the ring are invalid in MF mode. Adjusting the Focus One-push auto focus Press the PUSH AF button. Auto focus is enabled temporarily. One-push auto focus ends when the subject is brought into focus. Note The lens is designed with an extra margin at the infinity position (∞), to compensate for focus drifting due to variations in temperature. When shooting a subject at infinity in MF or Full MF mode, check the picture in the viewfinder as you focus.
“MAINTENANCE” > “Audio” in the setup menu. Rear1/WRR Level: Channel 1 recording level (see page 147) Rear2/WRR Level: Channel 2 recording level (see page 148) Adjusting the Audio Level Note When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of analog audio signals recorded on each channel are adjusted automatically. You can also make manual adjustments.
Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4 Setting Time Data Selecting the recorded audio You can select the audio recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 with the AUDIO IN CH3/CH4 switches. CH3 switch FRONT REAR WIRELESS CH4 switch FRONT REAR WIRELESS Note When picture cache mode is enabled, it is not possible to set time data, even if you set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. If you want to set time data, first exit picture cache mode.
on another media, the timecode will no longer be consecutive when you use the original media again for recording. In this case, to make the timecode consecutive, set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to REGEN. Synchronizing the Timecode Connections for timecode synchronization Connect both the reference video signal and the external timecode as illustrated below. Saving the real time in the timecode Setting the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to CLOCK saves the real time in the timecode.
Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders (including one reference camcorder) connector and to the GENLOCK IN connector, respectively. This operation synchronizes the internal timecode generator with the external timecode. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external timecode without losing the synchronization.
SDI Output: HD/SD SDI OUT connector output setting HDMI Output: HDMI connector output setting Down Converter: SD output down converter setting (HD mode only) Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens) Status screen CAMERA AUDIO VIDEO ASSIGN SWITCH/ REMOTE BATTERY/MEDIA ASSIGN SWITCH/REMOTE status screen This screen displays the names of functions assigned to assignable switches and the Wi-Fi remote control status.
Chapter 4 Shooting ACCESS lamp status indications Card slots A and B each have an ACCESS lamp to indicate the slot status. Handling SxS Memory Cards Lamp Lights orange This camcorder records video and audio on SxS memory cards (not supplied) loaded into one or both of its memory card slots. You can use the camcorder with the following media for recording. Lights green Not lit For details about other media supported by the camcorder, see “Using a Media Adaptor” (page 66).
Notes Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards • All data is erased when you format a memory card, including setup files and all of the recorded video data. • Use the format function of this camcorder to format SxS memory cards for use on this camcorder. The formats of cards formatted on other devices are not recognized as valid formats, making it necessary to format them again on this camcorder.
Note Restoring SxS Memory Cards For restoration of media recorded with this camcorder, be sure to use this camcorder. Media recorded with a device other than this camcorder or with another camcorder of different version (even of the same model) may not be restored using this camcorder. When you load an SxS memory card that needs to be restored, a message appears in the viewfinder to ask whether you want to restore it. To restore a card Turn the MENU knob to select “Execute,” and then press the knob.
To format (initialize) a memory card Specify the slot on “OPERATION” > “Format Media” in the setup menu, then select “Execute.” On a confirmation message, select “Execute” again. Using a Media Adaptor An in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the access lamp lights in orange. When formatting is completed, a completion message is displayed for three seconds. Notes • A media adaptor cannot obtain the high reliability and durability equivalent to an SxS memory card for professional use.
To use media formatted with this camcorder in the slots of other devices Make a backup of the media, then format it using the other device. Notes • Cannot be used in other than exFAT mode. • Do not use SDXC cards with other memory cards at the same time. If different types of media are used, the camcorder cannot switch between media during recording when one media becomes full.
folder and the \General\Sony\Planning folder are automatically created in the drive. Handling USB Flash Drives If the format operation fails A format operation may fail because the USB flash drive is write protected, or because it is not the type of drive specified for use with this camcorder. In this case, an error message appears. Follow the instructions in the error message and exchange the drive for one that can be used with this camcorder.
ASSIGN. 1/3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 switch, the COLOR TEMP. button, and the ASSIGNABLE 5 switch. • REC START button: the VTR button on the lens, and buttons and switches to which the function has been assigned using “OPERATION” > “Assignable SW” in the setup menu, including the ASSIGN. 1/3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 switch, the COLOR TEMP. button, and the ASSIGNABLE 5 switch (when “MAINTENANCE” > “Camera Config” > “RM Rec Start” in the setup menu is set to “RM”).
Relationship between the setting of the RM Rec Start item and the function of recording start/stop buttons Button Setup menu of the camcorder Settings of RM Rec Start RM CAM PARA Disabled Enabled Enabled Main data block Camcorder’s REC START button Lens’ VTR button Disabled Enabled Enabled Buttons and switches Disabled Enabled Enabled to which the recording start/stop function has been assigned (ASSIGN. 1/3 switches, ASSIGNABLE 4 switch, COLOR TEMP.
3 block will be renewed when you change the settings on the remote control unit. Thus, the settings of the paint data made with the remote control unit can be retained even if the remote control unit is removed. However, if the switch position on the remote control unit differs from the one on the camcorder, the switch position on the camcorder takes precedence over that on the remote control unit. Also, it is possible to keep the settings that are in effect before you connect the remote control unit.
Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/ B750 You can adjust the functions in the following table by using menu operations, adjustment knobs, switches, and the touch panel (RM-B750 only). For details on operations, refer to the operation manual of the RM-B170/B750. How to read the table In the RM-B170 and RM-B750 columns of the table below, “Yes” and “No” mean the following. Yes: The operation can be performed from the unit. No: The operation cannot be performed from the unit.
Item Iris Sub-item Iris Mode Iris Speed Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 Auto/Manual Selects the iris mode. Yes Yes –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the control speed (speed of Yes b) Yes b) reaction to changes in the video). (Larger values specify quicker reaction times.) Iris Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Adjusts the level of the auto iris Yes b) Yes b) target value. Iris APL Ratio –99 to ±0 to +99 Adjusts the mix ratio of auto iris Yes b) Yes b) detection peak value and average value.
Item Switch Status White Black Flare Gamma Sub-item Gamma Black Gamma Setting On/Off On/Off Matrix On/Off Knee White Clip On/Off On/Off Detail Flare Test Saw R Gain On/Off On/Off On/Off –99 to ±0 to +99 B Gain –99 to ±0 to +99 R Gain –99 to ±0 to +99 B Gain –99 to ±0 to +99 Description RM-B170 RM-B750 Turns gamma correction on or off. Yes b) Yes b) Turns black gamma correction on or Yes Yes b) off.
Item Black Gamma Sub-item Black Gamma Setting On/Off Description RM-B170 RM-B750 Turns black gamma correction on or Yes Yes off. Yes Gamma Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the master black gamma Yes b) level. Range Low/L.Mid/ Selects the black gamma correction Yes b) Yes b) H.Mid/High effective range. Knee Knee On/Off Turns knee correction on or off. Yes Yes b) Knee Point 50% to 90.0% to Specifies the knee point. Yes Yes b) 109% (1% steps) Knee Slope –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the knee slope.
Item Sub-item Skin Detail Skin Detail Setting On/Off Area Detection Color detection screen Area Indication On/Off Matrix Level Saturation –99 to ±0 to +99 –99 to ±0 to +99 Hue 0 to 359 Width 0 to 40 to 90 Matrix On/Off Preset Matrix On/Off Preset Select 1/2/3/4/5/6 User Matrix On/Off User Matrix R-G User Matrix R-B User Matrix G-R User Matrix G-B User Matrix B-R User Matrix B-G –99 to ±0 to +99 –99 to ±0 to +99 –99 to ±0 to +99 –99 to ±0 to +99 –99 to ±0 to +99 –99 to ±0 to +99 Descript
Item Multi Matrix Sub-item Multi Matrix Area Indication Axis Hue Saturation V V Modulation Modulation Master V Modulation R V Modulation G V Modulation B V Modulation Low Key Sat. Low Key Sat. Level Noise Suppress White Shading Noise Suppress Setting On/Off Description RM-B170 RM-B750 Turns the multi matrix correction Yes b) Yes b) function on or off. Yes b) On/Off Turns on or off the function that Yes b) displays a zebra pattern in the color area targeted by multi matrix correction.
Item Scene Sub-item s1 s2 s3 s4 s5 Scene Recall Setting Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Execute/Cancel Scene Store Execute/Cancel Reference Reference Store Execute/Cancel Shot Mark Shot Mark1 Shot Mark2 — — Description RM-B170 RM-B750 File number and file ID Yes b) Yes b) File number and file ID Yes b) Yes b) b) File number and file ID Yes Yes b) File number and file ID Yes b) Yes b) b) File number and file ID Yes Yes b) Loads a scene file (execute using Yes b) Yes b) Execute).
Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RCP-1001/ 1501 You can adjust the functions in the following table by using menu operations, adjustment knobs, switches, and the touch panel on the RCP-1001/1501. For details on operations, refer to the operation manual of the RCP-1001/1501. How to read the table In the RCP-1001, and RCP-1501 columns of the table below, “Yes” and “No” mean the following. Yes: The operation can be performed from the unit. No: The operation cannot be performed from the unit.
Item Switch Status White Black Detail(HD mode)/ Detail(SD mode) Sub-item Gamma Black Gamma Matrix Setting On/Off On/Off On/Off Knee White Clip On/Off On/Off Detail Flare Test Saw R Gain On/Off On/Off On/Off –99 to ±0 to +99 B Gain –99 to ±0 to +99 R Gain –99 to ±0 to +99 B Gain –99 to ±0 to +99 Master Black R Black B Black Level –99 to ±0 to +99 –99 to ±0 to +99 –99 to ±0 to +99 –99 to ±0 to +99 Description Turns gamma correction on or off.
peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connection between a device and a camcorder. In “infrastructure mode”, you can make Wi-Fi connections between a device and multiple camcorders via a wireless LAN access point (building a LAN). Connecting the Camcorder to Devices using the IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module To configure network settings Change settings under “MAINTENANCE” > “Network Setting” in the setup menu as required.
4 established connection appears (802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n). Set “MAINTENANCE” > “Wi-Fi Setting” > “Scan Networks” to “Execute” and press the MENU knob. Tip The camcorder starts scanning for a network connection. When networks are detected, the NETWORK SCAN list appears. 5 It is also possible to access the camcorder from a device by first starting a wireless LAN connection on the camcorder. To terminate the connection Terminate the connection on the device.
Input Select (key input format): Depending on the network key (or security key), “ASCII5,” “ASCII13,” “HEX10,” or “HEX26” when “Encryption” is set to “WEP,” “ASCII8-63” or “HEX64” when “Encryption” is set to “TKIP” or “AES” To display the Web menu 1 Using the Web Menu You can operate the Web menu built in the camcorder from a device when it is connected to the camcorder via a wireless LAN connection.
Wi-Fi Remote screen (tablet) To upload a planning metadata file automatically In the planning metadata file you want to load automatically, add a “load” property to the PlanningMetadata tag and set the value of the property to “True.” When you display the Web menu and insert a media, the planning metadata file is immediately loaded into the camcorder’s memory. Example: PAGE 852 Launch the browser and input http:// (setting of MAINTENANCE > Network Setting > IP Address in the setup menu)/rm.html in the address bar. Connecting the Camcorder to Devices using the CBK-WA101 Wireless Adapter Example: When the IP address is 192.168.1.10, input http://192.168.1.10/ rm.html in the address bar. The Wi-Fi Remote screen will appear on the device screen when the connection is established.
Connecting by Wireless LAN using the CBK-WA101 Using the “Content Browser Mobile” Application You can use a device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer, to configure and control a wireless LAN connection. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions or Installation Manual of the optional CBK-WA101 Wireless Adapter. This application allows you to configure the camcorder and remotely control the camcorder while viewing a stream on the screen of the device.
- USB connection with a computer • During partial transfer of an original file, the picture cache recording time for caching pictures in Picture Cache Rec mode becomes shorter than the time set using “OPERATION” > “Rec Function” > “P.Cache Rec Time” in the setup menu. Basic Operations Live logging function You can add essence marks while recording on the camcorder using the Content Browser Mobile application (live logging function). These are also applied to the proxy file.
- Turn on the assignable switch to which the Rec function has been assigned (see page 165). Clip 1 During recording, the TALLY indicators, the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder, and the REC indication on the viewfinder screen light. Adjust the zoom and focus as required. Clip 2 Clip 3 Notes • You cannot resume recording for about one second after stopping recording. • The maximum number of clips that can be recorded on one memory card is 600.
selected clips. For details, see “Deleting Clips” (page 109). Playing Recorded Clips 1 When the camcorder is in standby (STBY) mode, you can play all or part of the most recently recorded clip (see page 88). 1 A confirmation message appears. Insert the SxS memory card to play (see page 63). 2 Press the PREV button (see page 15) or the F REV button (see page 15) to cue up the clip to play. 3 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
For details, see “Adding/Deleting the OK Mark (FAT-HD Mode Only)” (page 108). Advanced Operations Recording Cached Video (Picture Cache Rec Function) The camcorder is equipped with enough internal memory to pre-store up to 15 seconds of video and audio data in a picture cache. This allows you to begin recording a specified number of seconds in advance of the time when you press a recording start button. Recording Shot Marks On this camcorder, two types of shot marks are available in HD mode.
• When “OPERATION” > “Format” > “Rec Format” is set to “XAVC-l,” the Picture Cache time can be set up to 4 seconds. audio data stored in the camcorder’s memory up to that point. • If power is lost because the battery was removed, the DC cable was disconnected, or the power was turned off on the AC adaptor side, then the video and audio data stored in memory is lost. The data stored in memory is not recorded. Be careful to avoid this when exchanging the battery.
maintained. You do not need to set them again the next time you shoot in Interval Rec mode. • Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ R-RUN switch, the advance mode of the internal timecode generator is always R-RUN. • Audio cannot be recorded. • Recording review is not possible. • If you press the SLOT SELECT button, the camcorder completes recording of the specified number of frames, creates a clip, and switches to the other media. • Genlock is not possible.
Rec function. When you select one of those modes, the previously selected function is disabled automatically. • The data stored in memory is cleared when you change the system settings, for example by selecting a different video format. Picture data from before the change is not recorded even if you start recording immediately after the change. The camcorder exits Frame Rec mode automatically. • Frame Rec settings cannot be changed during recording.
Recording format HQ panel of the viewfinder light as they do during normal recording. System frequency 1920/25P 1280/50P 1280/25P Limitations during recording • The i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector cannot be used. • Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ R-RUN switch, the advance mode of the internal timecode generator is always R-RUN. • Audio cannot be recorded when the recording and playback frame rates differ. • Recording review is not possible.
To set Clip Continuous Rec The “CONT” indication flashes in the viewfinder, and the function is enabled. Limitations during recording A single continuous clip cannot be created if you perform one of the following operations while the camcorder is in recording or recording standby mode (a new clip will be created when you next start recording.
4 OPERATION >Format in setup menu HD System System Rec Format Line Frequency 720 59.94P/50P HD422 50 HD420 HQ1280 29.97P/25P HD422 50 23.98P HD422 50 HD420 HQ1280 Notes • The 2-slot Simul Rec function cannot be used at the same time as the Picture Cache Rec, Interval Rec, Frame Rec, Slow & Quick Motion, or Clip Continuous Rec function. • The 2-slot Simul Rec function cannot be set during recording, playback, or thumbnail display.
Note Planning Metadata Operations The following functions are disabled at the freeze mix times. • Menu operations • During Focus Mag display • Marker display • Zebra display • Peaking display • Skin detail display Planning metadata is information about shooting and recording plans, recorded in an XML file. To cancel the freeze mix display Do one of the following. • Press an assignable switch again to which the Freeze Mix function has been assigned.
To load a file in a USB flash drive (UDF, exFAT modes) metadata file into the camcorder’s memory before starting to shoot. There are two ways to load files. • Load a file that has been written to the following directories on an SxS memory card or a USB flash drive. 1 Connect a USB flash drive formatted with the FAT32 file system to the external device connector (see page 68). A file list appears.
clip name defined in the planning metadata file, with the addition of an underbar (_) and a fourdigit serial number (0001 to 9999). Examples: Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_0001, Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_0002, ... Clip name string example Use a text editor to modify the two fields in the
tag that contain the clip name strings. The shaded fields in the example are clip name strings. “Typhoon” is described in ASCII format (up to 44 characters).</p></li><li><h6><a class="text-decoration-none text-link fw-bold" href=/manual/sony/pxw-x320lce/user-manual-english/page-100.html>PAGE 100</a></h6><p>update="2011-04-15T15:00:00Z"sp modifiedBy="Chris">3 <titlespusascii="football game"spxml:lang=en> Football Game 15/04/20113 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Chapter 5 Clip Operations Clip Playback A thumbnail screen appears if you press the THUMBNAIL button in E-E or playback mode. Thumbnail screens display lists of the clips stored on SxS memory cards in the form of index pictures. (A message appears if you insert a memory card that contains no clips.) You can select any clip (see page 102) in a thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip (see page 102). To exit the thumbnail screen, press the THUMBNAIL button again.
j Clip duration has been split before being saved, the take mark appears. You can check the segment files on the expand thumbnail screen (see page 109). k Timecode This is the timecode of the index picture. b Date and start time of recording Note c Clip name Normal thumbnail screens display SD clips only or HD clips only, even if the SxS memory card contains clips in both formats.
Play continues through all clips after the selected clip. When the last clip has been played to the end, the camcorder enters pause (still image) mode at the last frame of the last clip. Press the THUMBNAIL button to return to the thumbnail screen.
Thumbnail Operations You can use the THUMBNAIL menu to perform various operations on clips, to check clip properties, and to change clip metadata. THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration Menu item Sub-item Clip Properties — Description Displays detailed properties (see page 107). Set Index Picture — Changes index pictures in the expand thumbnail screen or the essence mark thumbnail screen (see page 111). Forward Expansion • Displays the expand thumbnail screen (see page 109).
Menu item Sub-item Description Lock Clip — Protects a clip. — Unlocks a clip. Copy Clip Copy Clip(A)/Copy Clip(B)/Copy Clip(USB) Copies a clip (see page 108). Delete Clip — Deletes a clip (see page 109). Divide Clip — Divides a clip (see page 111). — Displays the OK clip thumbnail screen (see page 106). UDF / exFAT Unlock Clip UDF / exFAT FAT-HD Filter Clips FAT-HD Filter Clips UDF / exFAT Lock All Clips OK Displays the OK clip thumbnail screen.
Press the THUMBNAIL button: The camcorder enters E-E mode, and the camera picture appears. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button: Playback from the selected clip starts. Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 115). Changing the Thumbnail Screen Type To display the THUMBNAIL menu 1 2 3 Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail screen. To display OK clip thumbnails (HD mode only) Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON, or press the MENU button.
Displaying Clip Properties Select “Clip Properties” in the THUMBNAIL menu. a Image of the current clip f OK, NG, KP mark (UDF, exFAT, and FAT-HD mode only) b Image of the previous clip c Image of the next clip UDF/exFAT: When an OK, NG, or KP flag is added to the selected clip, the corresponding mark is added to the clip. FAT: When an OK mark is added to the selected clip, the OK mark is added to the clip. Press the NEXT button to display the properties of the next clip.
o Video format of recording The number in parentheses is the smallest number that does not exist at the copy destination. Examples: ABCD0002tABCD0002(1) ABCD0002(1)tABCD0002(2) ABCD0005(3)tABCD0005(4) • If the parenthetical numbers (1) to (9) already exist at the copy destination, it is not possible to copy any more clips under that name. • A message appears if there is not enough free capacity at the copy destination SxS memory card. Exchange the card for one with more free capacity.
Clip(USB)” from the THUMBNAIL menu to copy the clip to the USB media. USB flash drives must be formatted with the exFAT file system. To format the drive in the camcorder, select “USB Set” > “Format” > “exFAT” in the MAINTENANCE menu. A confirmation message prompting you to execute formatting appears on the viewfinder screen. Select “Execute,” then press the MENU knob. You can also copy all SxS memory card clips to USB media by selecting “USB Set” > “Copy To USB” in the MAINTENANCE menu.
To return to the previous division level Press the EXPAND button with the SHIFT button held down, or select “THUMBNAIL” > “Thumbnail View” > “Back Expansion.” The expand thumbnail screen returns to the previous division level. The same icons are also displayed beneath the thumbnails. However, when several icons could be displayed for the same frame, one icon is selected for display, in the order of priority Index picture t Shot Mark1 t Shot Mark2.
The properties screen of the selected frame appears, and a confirmation message appears below the image. Example shot mark thumbnail screen (with Shot Mark1 selected) 2 S1 S2 S1 S1 S2 S1 Changing Clip Index Pictures (UDF/exFAT/FAT-HD Mode Only) 1 2 a Timecode display Even if you set the index picture to a frame that is not the first frame of a clip, playback of that clip from a thumbnail screen always begins at the first frame.
Note When there is not enough remaining capacity on the SxS memory cards to store the divided clips, a message appears to inform you that there is not enough capacity.
Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings Setup Menu Levels Setup Menu Organization and Levels See page 118 for the organization of the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu. See “THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration” (page 104) for the organization of the THUMBNAIL menu. On this camcorder, settings for shooting and playback are made in the setup menu, which appears in the viewfinder. The setup menu can also be displayed on an external video monitor (see page 177).
PAINT menu (see page 138) FILE menu (see page 159) PAINT FILE Switch Status User White All Black Scene Flare Reference Gamma Lens Black Gamma Import Knee White Clip Detail(HD Mode) Detail(SD Mode) Aperture Skin Detail Matrix Multi Matrix V Modulation Low Key Sat.
item selection area by pressing the k button. • The menu item selection area displays a maximum of seven lines. You can scroll through menus with more than seven lines by moving the cursor up and down. Triangles appear at the upper right and lower right of the menu item selection area to indicate that a menu is scrollable. Basic Setup Menu Operations To display the setup menu Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON, or press the MENU button. The camcorder enters menu mode and the menu list appears on the screen.
The cursor moves to the next position. To return to the previous position, push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side. confirm the selection by pressing the MENU knob or the SET button. The settings of the selected sub-item appear, and the cursor moves to the currently selected value. 2 Select characters for all positions up to the last. The cursor moves to “SET.” 3 Press the MENU knob or the SET button. This confirms the setting.
3 Notes • When you press and hold the MENU knob and press the MENU ON/OFF switch down, “Camera Config” > “User Menu Only” changes to “User Menu with Lock.” • If you press the MENU ON/OFF switch down without pressing the MENU knob or you press the MENU button to display the menu, “Camera Config” > “User Menu with Lock.” is not displayed. 3 The viewfinder screen display switches to the passcode number input screen. 4 Select “On,” then press the MENU knob.
Menu List USER Menu You can register arbitrary menu items from the OPERATION, PAINT, and MAINTENANCE menus in the USER menu. You register items using the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu. The USER menu consists of the following items when it is in the factory default state.
Adding an item and all sub-items 1 Display the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu. 2 Select the item in the position where you want to insert an item, then press the MENU knob. 3 Select “Ins SubItem R” or “Ins SubItem r,” then press the MENU knob. The currently registered menu items are displayed. Ins SubItem R: Inserts a sub-item above the selected item. Ins SubItem r: Inserts a sub-item below the selected item. A list of the items that can be added is displayed.
4 The currently registered menu items are displayed. Select the sub-item in the position where you want to insert a sub-item, select “Ins SubItem R” or “Ins SubItem r,” and press the MENU knob. Ins SubItem R: Inserts a sub-item above the selected sub-item. Ins SubItem r: Inserts a sub-item below the selected sub-item. 2 Select the item containing the sub-item you want to delete, then press the MENU knob. 3 Set “Edit Item” to “Del SubItem.” A list of the sub-items that can be deleted is displayed.
OPERATION Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. OPERATION Item Sub-item Format File System Specifies the camcorder’s operating mode and recording format. HD/SD Setting UDF/exFAT/FAT Description Switches between UDF, exFAT, and FAT as the recording mode (execute using Execute). HD/SD Switches between HD or SD as the operating mode (execute using Execute). HD System Line 1080/720 When the operating mode is HD, sets the number of system lines to 1080 or 720 (execute using Execute).
OPERATION Item Sub-item Format Rec Format Specifies the camcorder’s operating mode and recording format.
OPERATION Item Format Specifies the camcorder’s operating mode and recording format. Sub-item Aspect Ratio (SD) Audio Length(IMX) Country Setting 16:9/4:3 Description Selects the SD mode aspect ratio (execute using Execute). 24bit/16bit Selects the audio bit rate for recording in IMX format. NTSC Area/NTSC(J) Selects the area of use (execute using Area/PAL Area Execute). Format Media Media(A) Execute/Cancel Initializes the SxS memory card in slot Executes a media format. A (execute using Execute).
OPERATION Item Input/Output Makes settings related to I/O signals. Sub-item SDI/HDMI Out Super Setting On/Off Video Out Super On/Off Down Converter Squeeze/Letter/ Crop Wide ID Super Impose Makes settings related to superimposed text and markers.
OPERATION Item Rec Function Makes settings related to special recording modes. Sub-item Slow & Quick Setting On/Off Description Turns the Slow & Quick Motion function on/off. (When this is set to “On,” “Clip Continuous Rec,” “Picture Cache Rec,” Note “Interval Rec,” “Frame Rec,” and When Picture Cache is “Flashband Reduce” are set to Off.
OPERATION Item Rec Function Makes settings related to special recording modes. Sub-item Interval Rec Setting On/Off Note When Picture Cache is Frame Rec assigned to an assignable switch, this item is disabled (grayed out). Number of Frames Interval Time Pre-Lighting Simul Rec Assignable SW Assigns functions to assignable switches. <0> <1> <2> For details about assigning <3> functions, see “Assigning <4> Functions to Assignable Switches” (page 164). <5> RET C.
OPERATION Item Assignable SW Assigns functions to assignable switches. Sub-item Zoom Speed Setting 0 to 20 to 99 For details about assigning functions, see “Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches” (page 164). VF Setting Makes settings related to the viewfinder screen. Description When Zoom has been assigned to the ASSIGNABLE 4 or 5 switch, specifies the zoom speed. Note When the lens supplied with the PXWX320 is used, zooming may not operate smoothly if the zoom speed is low.
OPERATION Item Marker Makes settings related to marker display in the viewfinder screen. Sub-item Setting Setting On/Off Description Turns the display of all markers on/off. Note When Marker is assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 switch, this setting is disabled. Center Marker 1/2/3/4/Off When the center marker is displayed, selects the type. Select “Off” if you do not want to display the marker. Note When “Safety Zone,” “User Box,” and “Guide Frame” are set to “On,” this setting cannot be turned on.
OPERATION Item Marker Makes settings related to marker display in the viewfinder screen. Sub-item User Box H Position User Box V Position Guide Frame Setting –479 to 0 to 479 –464 to 0 to 464 On/Off Description Specifies the horizontal position of the box cursor center. Specifies the vertical position of the box cursor center. Turns display of the guide frame on/off. Note When “Center Marker,” “Safety Zone,” and “User Box” are set to “On”, this setting cannot be turned on.
OPERATION Item Zebra Makes settings related to zebra displays. Display On/Off Selects the items to display in the viewfinder screen. Sub-item Zebra Select Setting 1/2/BOTH Description Selects the zebra pattern type (Zebra1, Zebra2, Both). Zebra1 Level 50% to 70% to 107% Specifies the Zebra1 display level. Zebra1 Aperture 1 to 10% to 20% Specifies the Zebra1 aperture level. Level Zebra2 Level 52% to 100% to Specifies the Zebra2 display level.
OPERATION Item Display On/Off Selects the items to display in the viewfinder screen. Sub-item Color Temp Setting On/Off Video Format On/Off System Line On/Off Rec Mode On/Off Extender On/Off WRR RF Level On/Off Clip Number(PB) Wireless Status On/Off On/Off Streaming& NCM Status On/Off Ext Media Remain On/Off FlashbandReduce On/Off Auto Iris Makes settings related to auto iris.
OPERATION Item White Setting Makes settings related to auto white balance adjustments. Sub-item White Switch Setting Memory/ATW Shockless White Off/1/2/3 ATW Speed 1/2/3/4/5 ATW Mode Natural/Pure AWB Fixed Area On/Off Filter White Memory On/Off 132 Description Specifies the operating mode selected by the B position of the WHITE BAL switch. Memory: Auto white balance ATW: Auto tracing white balance Specifies the reaction speed when the WHITE BAL switch setting is changed.
OPERATION Item Offset White Makes settings related to white balance offset values. Sub-item Offset White Setting On/Off Warm Cool Approximate color temperature Warm Cool Balance –99 to ±0 to +99 Offset White On/Off Warm Cool Approximate color temperature Shutter Makes settings related to shutter speed selection.
OPERATION Item Time Zone Specifies the time zone. Clip Make settings for clip name or clip management. Note Sub-item Zone Auto Naming Setting –12:00 to +0:00 to +13:30 (in steps of 30 minutes) In Fat mode: Title/ Plan In UDF/exFAT mode: C****/Title/ Plan Do not assign clip names that begin with the “.” (period) symbol. Clips with names in which the first character is “.” cannot be viewed on the application software for computers.
OPERATION Item Clip Make settings for clip name or clip management. Sub-item Title Prefix Setting Text input Note Do not assign clip names that begin with the “.” (period) symbol. Clips with names in which the first character is “.” cannot be viewed on the application software for computers. Description Specifies the title part (4 to 46 alphanumeric characters) of clip titles. When the currently specified title is eight characters or fewer in length, the entire title appears.
OPERATION Item Clip Make settings for clip name or clip management. Sub-item Name Display Setting Off/On Update Media/ Media Load/Slot(A) Execute/Cancel Load/Slot(B) Execute/Cancel Load/USB (UDF/exFAT mode) Execute/Cancel Properties Execute/Cancel Clear Execute/Cancel Clip Name Disp Title1(ASCII) Title2(UTF-8) Note Do not assign clip names that begin with the “.” (period) symbol. Clips with names in which the first character is “.
OPERATION Item Flashband Reduce Reducing flashbanding. Sub-item Setting Setting On/Off Note Description Turns the flashband reduce function on/ off. Note This item is disabled (grayed out) when ”Picture Cache Rec” is set to “On,” “i.LINK I/O” is set to “Enable,” and “Slow Shutter” is set to “On.” When the flashband reduce function is set to on/off, video and audio may be distorted and noise may appear momentarily.
PAINT Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. PAINT Item Switch Status Turns various signal correction functions and a test signal on/off. White Sets the color temperature, and performs manual white balance adjustment.
PAINT Item Flare Makes settings related to flare. Flare is light generated from a bright image region that spreads broadly across the image, adding light to dark regions and reducing contrast. It is caused by reflection inside the lens system. Gamma Makes settings related to gamma. Gamma correction allows you to significantly alter the impression made by the video by adjusting the contrast. Black Gamma Makes settings related to black gamma correction.
PAINT Item Knee Makes settings related to knee correction. Knee correction is processing that prevents washout by compressing the bright parts of the video according to an upper limit for the dynamic range of the recorded and output picture. The signal level where knee processing begins is called the “knee point,” and the slope of knee compression is called the “knee slope.” White Clip Makes settings related to white clipping adjustments.
PAINT Item Detail(HD Mode)/ Detail(SD Mode) Makes settings related to details adjustments in HD mode and SD mode. Detail adjustment is processing that improves the clarity of the video by adding detail signals to the edges of the subject.
PAINT Item Skin Detail Makes settings related to skin detail correction. Skin detail correction is processing that increases or decreases the detail level of a specified color range (skin tone range), for the purpose of obtaining attractive reproduction of skin tones. Matrix Makes settings related to matrix correction. Matrix correction allows you to adjust the color and vividness of the video.
PAINT Item Multi Matrix Makes settings related to multi matrix correction. Multi-matrix correction allows specific colors to be selected for saturation correction in a 16-axis hue space. V Modulation Makes settings related to V modulation shading. V modulation shading corrects vertical imbalances in sensitivity arising from the relationship between a lens and prism. Low Key Sat. Makes settings related to low key saturation correction.
MAINTENANCE Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. MAINTENANCE Item White Shading Makes settings related to white shading. White shading is required for each different lens to correct irregularities arising from lens characteristics. It corrects luminance and color irregularities in bright areas.
MAINTENANCE Item Battery Makes settings related to batteries. Sub-item Info Before End Setting Description 5%/10%/15%…95%/ Specifies a threshold value that triggers 100% a “Battery Near End” warning when a BP-GL95A battery pack is used. Info End 0%/1%/2%/3%/4%/ Specifies a threshold value that triggers 5% a “Battery End” warning when a BP-GL95A battery pack is used. Sony Before End 11.5V to 17V (0.
MAINTENANCE Item Audio Makes settings related to audio. Sub-item Setting Front MIC Select Mono/Stereo Audio CH3/4 Mode Ch1/2 / Switch Front MIC CH1 Ref –70dB/–60dB/ –50dB/–40dB/ –30dB/–20dB –70dB/–60dB/ –50dB/–40dB/ –30dB/–20dB –70dB/–60dB/ –50dB/–40dB/ –30dB/–20dB –70dB/–60dB/ –50dB/–40dB/ –30dB/–20dB +4dB/0dB/–3dB/ EBUL Front MIC CH2 Ref Rear MIC CH1 Ref Description Selects whether the front microphone is monaural (“Mono”) or stereo (“Stereo”).
MAINTENANCE Item Audio Makes settings related to audio. Sub-item Limiter Mode Output Limiter CH1 Wind Filter CH2 Wind Filter CH3 Wind Filter CH4 Wind Filter Audio SG (1KHz) MIC CH1 Level MIC CH2 Level Rear1/WRR Level Setting Description Off/–6dB/–9dB/ For manual audio level adjustments, –12dB/–15dB/–17dB selects the saturation level for the limiter applied to loud input signals. Select “Off” if you do not wish to use the limiter. On/Off Turns the audio output limiter on/off.
MAINTENANCE Item Audio Makes settings related to audio. Sub-item Rear2/WRR Level Setting Side2/Front/ Front+Side2 Audio CH3 Level Side3/Front/ Front+Side3 Audio CH4 Level Side4/Front/ Front+Side4 148 Description Selects the knob that adjusts the audio levels of a wireless microphone and a device connected to the AUDIO IN CH2 connector on the rear panel.
MAINTENANCE Item WRR Setting Makes settings related to the wireless tuner. Sub-item WRR Valid CH Sel Setting All/CH1 Description Selects whether to enable channels 1 and 2 of the wireless receiver (“All”) or channel 1 only (“CH1”). WRR CH Select TX1/TX2 Specifies the target channel for other sub-items. TX1: Channel 1 TX2: Channel 2 WRR Delay On/Off Enables (“On”) or disables (“Off”) Comp delay compensation for wireless audio input.
MAINTENANCE Item Timecode Makes settings related to timecode. Sub-item TC Out Setting Auto/Generator DF/NDF DF/NDF LTC UBIT Fix/Time Counter Display Counter/Duration Essence Mark Ret Shot Mark 1 On/Off Makes settings related to shot marks and clip index Ret Shot Mark 2 On/Off picture thumbnails. Index Picture Pos 0sec to 10sec (in 1 sec steps) Find Mode Clip/Rec Start 150 Description Selects the source for timecode output.
MAINTENANCE Item Camera Config Makes settings related to various camcorder operations. Sub-item Rec Tally Blink Setting On/Off Rec Review 3sec/10sec/Clip SDI Rec Control Off / Remote I/F / Para Rec HD SDI Remote Chara/G-Tally/ I/F R-Tally Description Turns warning flashes by the TALLY indicator on/off. The warnings alert you an almost exhausted battery pack or low remaining media capacity. Selects the recording review time. Clip: Review all of the most recently recorded clip.
MAINTENANCE Item Camera Config Makes settings related to various camcorder operations. Sub-item Setting Color Bars Select ARIB/100%/75%/ SMPTE User Menu Only On/Off User Menu with Lock On/Off Description Selects the color bar type. Selects whether to display the USER menu only (“On”) or display the menu list (“Off”) when the camcorder is displaying the menu. Selects whether to lock the menu display, showing the USER menu only. On: Enter an arbitrary passcode number to lock the menu display.
MAINTENANCE Item Preset White Makes settings related to white balance preset values. White Filter Makes settings related to filters. Sub-item Color Temp
Color Temp Balance
Setting 1500K to 3200K to 50000K –99 to ±0 to +99 R Gain
B Gain
AWB Enable
–99 to ±0 to +99 –99 to ±0 to +99 On/Off ND Filter C.Temp ND FLT C.Temp<1> On/Off 3200K/4300K/ 5600K/6300K ND FLT C.
MAINTENANCE Item Auto Iris2 Makes settings related to auto iris. Sub-item Iris Window Setting 1/2/3/4/5/6/Var Iris Window Ind On/Off Flicker Reduce Makes settings related to flicker reduction. Reduces the flicker that can occur when a subject is shot under a light source with a periodically varying brightness, such as fluorescent lights, due to the relationship with the camcorder’s recording frame rate. Genlock Makes settings related to genlock.
MAINTENANCE Item ND Comp Makes settings related to ND filter color compensation. Although the differences are very slight, each of the built-in ND filters has different color characteristics. When you switch between ND filters, the white balance may be disturbed. You can correct for these slight color differences automatically by registering compensation values for each filter. Lens Executes auto flange back adjustment. Trigger Mode Makes settings related to triggers for starting and stopping recording.
MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Wi-Fi Setting Scan Networks Makes settings for wireless LAN connection. SSID Notes Network Type • The IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module is required. • Menus other than “WiCh Fi” and “Wi-Fi Remote” are not used when using Authentication the CBK-WA101 Wireless Adapter. • This item is disabled (grayed out) during recording and play. For details about wireless LAN connection, see “Connecting the Camcorder to Devices using the IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module” (page 81).
MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Wi-Fi Setting Wi-Fi Status Makes settings for wireless LAN connection. Setting xxxxx Connecting Notes • The IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module is Wireless Mode required. • Menus other than “WiFi” and “Wi-Fi Remote” Wi-Fi are not used when using the CBK-WA101 Wi-Fi Remote Wireless Adapter. • This item is disabled (grayed out) during recording and play. 802.11b/802.11g/ 802.11n Enable/Disable On/Off Language Selects the language for menus and messages.
MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Menu Scroll Menu Scroll Selects the scroll method for the menu. USB Set Setting Normal/Loop USB Thumbnail Execute/Cancel Select Folder Rename Folder Error Check On/Off Format USB exFAT/FAT32 Copy To USB A to USB/B to USB/ A&B to USB Description Selects the scroll method for the menu. Normal: The cursor stops when it reaches to the top or bottom while scrolling.
FILE Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. FILE Item Sub-item User User Load SxS Makes settings relating to user file operations.
FILE Item All Makes settings related to ALL file operations.
FILE Item Scene Makes settings related to scene file operations. Sub-item s1 s2 s3 s4 s5 sStandard Display Mode Setting Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Date&Time/ Model Name Scene Recall Execute/Cancel Mem Scene Store Execute/Cancel Mem Scene Recall SxS Execute/Cancel Scene Store SxS Execute/Cancel Scene Recall Execute/Cancel USB (UDF/exFAT mode) Scene Store USB Execute/Cancel (UDF/exFAT mode) File ID Reference Makes settings related to reference file operations.
FILE Item Lens Makes settings related to lens file operations.
FILE Item Lens Makes settings related to lens file operations.
Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches Using the Assignable SW item of the OPERATION menu, you can assign user-specified functions to the ASSIGN. 0 to 3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 and 5 switches, the COLOR TEMP. button, and the RET button on the lens. The following tables lists the functions that are assigned when the camcorder is shipped from the factory. Switch or button Function Assignable SW setting ASSIGN. 0 switch No assignment Off ASSIGN.
Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 Switch Note Immediately after you assign a function to the ASSIGN. 2 switch or you switch the recording format, the setting of the switch at that point may not match the camcorder’s internal state. After assigning a function, switch the ASSIGN. 2 switch or power the camcorder off and on again. Assignable SW setting Function Off No assignment Front Mic Switch between stereo and monaural when a stereo microphone is connected.
Assignable SW setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Lens Info Switch the depth of field indication between off, displayed in Setting retained meters, and displayed in feet. Zoom Tele/Wide When a lens that supports serial communication is installed, — assign the Zoom Tele function to ASSIGNABLE 4, and assign the Zoom Wide function to ASSIGNABLE 5 (displayed only when <4> and <5> are set).
Assignable SW setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Electrical CC Function that switches the electrical CC filter (3200K/ Setting retained 4300K/5600K/6300K) applied to white balance adjustment values. Each press of the switch or button switches in the order 3200Kt4300Kt5600Kt6300K. These can also be applied from a menu (apply with Electrical CC). Note This function is not available when “MAINTENANCE” > “White Filter” >ND Filter C.Temp” in the setup menu is set to “On.
Assignable SW setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Clip Flag NG Add/clear an NG flag to/from the clip being recorded or played. Setting not retained Clip Flag Keep Add/Clear a KP flag to/from the clip being recorded or played. Setting not retained OK Mark Add or delete an OK mark. — Focus Mag Turn the focus magnification function on/off. Setting not retained Flashband Reduce Turn the flashband reduce function on/off.
Adjusting PMW-320 Image Quality You can adjust the PMW-320 image quality to match the camcorder using the following menu settings.
Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data one on an SxS memory card or USB flash drive (in UDF/exFAT mode). Lens files: Lens files save the setting data used to compensate for lens characteristics, such as flare, white shading, white balance and center markers. You can save up to 32 lens files in the camcorder’s internal memory and up to 64 lens files on an SxS memory card or USB flash drive (in UDF/exFAT mode). The first settings stored in a file are called “preset values.
4 Select the file number under which you want to save the data, and then press the MENU knob. move the cursor to “SET,” and then press the MENU knob. The specified name is displayed. When you save the file (see page 170), the data will be saved under this name. A confirmation message appears. 5 To execute the save, select “Execute,” and then press the MENU knob. To cancel the save, select “Cancel,” and then press the MENU knob.
loaded from the SxS memory card or USB flash drive. Error message NG:No Data Problem • There is no readable media • The specified file does not exist on the media Saving and Loading Scene Files Solution Insert the media that contains the file you want. Scene files allow you to save the following types of data.
5 When the data has been loaded from the SxS memory card, a completion message appears and the ACCESS lamp goes out. If saving to internal memory or a USB flash drive, the ACCESS lamp does not light up. To execute the save, select “Execute,” and then press the MENU knob. To cancel the save, select “Cancel,” and then press the MENU knob. If you selected Scene Store SxS in step 2, the ACCESS lamp lights when you execute the save (in blue on the right-side panel and in orange in the card slot section).
saving to a USB flash drive (UDF, exFAT modes), select “Lens Store USB” > “Execute.” Saving and Loading Lens Files 3 A list box of lens file number appears. File numbers where “No File” is displayed are empty file numbers. File numbers with a file name or a date and time are the number of files that already contain data. Setting Lens File Data Set the data in lens files on “FILE” (see page 162) “Lens” in the setup menu . You can set the following data and save it as a lens file.
File numbers with a file name or a date and time are the number of files that already contain data. 4 Saving and Loading User Files Select the desired file number, and then press the MENU knob. A confirmation message appears. 5 You can save the USER menu setup status (menu organization and settings) and current white balance data as a user file. To execute the load, select “Execute,” and then press the MENU knob. To cancel the load, select “Cancel,” and then press the MENU knob.
5 side panel and in orange in the card slot section). When the data has been saved, a completion message appears and the ACCESS lamp goes out. If saving to a USB flash drive, the ACCESS lamp does not light up. If you choose to execute the load, the ACCESS lamp lights (in blue on the rightside panel and in orange in the card slot section). When the data has been loaded, a completion message appears and the ACCESS lamp goes out. If saving to a USB flash drive, the ACCESS lamp does not light up.
Chapter 8 Connecting External Devices You can connect a control device such as an RM-B170/B750 Remote Control Unit or RCP-1001/1501 Remote Control Panel and operate this camcorder. For details about connection and operation of the control device, see “Operating via the REMOTE Connector” (page 69). Connecting External Monitors Select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected.
This connector can be used to connect a device that supports i.LINK (HDV). The device type can be a monitor, read/write device such as VTR or HDD, or computer. HD/SD SDI OUT connectors (BNC type) The camcorder has two HD/SD SDI OUT connectors. You can connect a monitor or switcher, or recording device such as a VTR, etc., that supports SDI. The output from these connectors can be turned on and off with “OPERATION” > “Input/ Output” > “SDI Output” in the setup menu (see page 123).
When two memory cards are mounted in this camcorder, they are acknowledged as two independent extended drives by the computer. Managing/Editing Clips with a Computer Using the ExpressCard Slot of a Computer If the computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/ 34 or ExpressCard/54 slot, you can directly insert the SxS memory card containing clips recorded with this camcorder and access to the files.
If the SxS memory card icon is located in the Finder, click on the eject icon on its side. If the USB connection is enabled during recording/playback operation, the operation is stopped and the message “USB Connecting” appears on the viewfinder screen. At this time, the output signal from the VIDEO OUT connector, HDMI connector, and HD/SD SDI OUT connector changes to a black signal.
synchronization with a recording start/stop operation on this camcorder. Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection) 1 Perform the preparatory settings of the camcorder. • Set “OPERATION” > “Input/Output” > “Output & i.LINK” in the setup menu (see page 123) to “HD & HDV” or “SD & HDV.” HD & HDV or SD & HDV: To output an HDV stream in HD mode when the video format is set to an HDV compatible format (SP 1440/59.94i, SP 1440/50i, or SP 1440/23.
1 • When you execute the operation to make a recording on the recording media loaded in the camcorder while HDV signals are output from the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector, HDV signal output stops for about one second before the recording starts, and then it resumes. • While you can record shot marks on the memory card during recording, they are not added to the pictures recorded on the external device. Set the external signal to a format that can be recorded on the camcorder.
• Do not connect/disconnect USB media while the camcorder is turned on. It may cause of a malfunction of the camcorder or USB media. Connecting USB Media Copying Clips To copy from SxS memory cards to USB media Copy clips recorded on SxS memory cards to USB media by selecting “USB Set” > “Copy To USB” in the MAINTENANCE menu when the thumbnail screen is displayed. The copy destination folder is specified using “USB Set” > “Select Folder” in the MAINTENANCE menu.
Displaying the USB Media Thumbnail Screen Select “USB Set” > “USB Thumbnail” in the MAINTENANCE menu to display the thumbnail screen for clips recorded on USB media. When selecting the folder by using “USB Set” > “Select Folder” in the MAINTENANCE menu, you can also assign the USB Thumbnail function to an assignable switch, then press the switch to display the USB media thumbnail screen.
Configuring a Shooting and Recording System If you install the optional CBK-CE01 on this camcorder, you can attach the CA-FB70/TX70 Camera Adaptor and connect a camera control unit. This allows you to configure a shooting and recording system by connecting multiple camcorders, camera control units, and remote control units. For more information about the CA-FB70 and CA-TX70, refer to their respective operation manuals.
Chapter 9 Maintenance Testing the Camcorder Maintenance 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 guideline and does not imply that the life expectancy of these parts is guaranteed. For details on parts replacement, contact your dealer.
Error/Warning System If a problem occurs when the camcorder is powered or is being operated, a warning is issued by various visible and audible indicators. • Error/warning message (“A” in the “Layout of the table of warning messages” below) • WARNING indicator (“B”), warning sound from the speaker and earphones (“C”), tally/REC indication (“D”), and battery remaining indicator (“E”). A warning message, and the REC indication appear on the viewfinder screen.
Warning Indication Media Near Full Media(A)1) Near Full WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — Problem Operation in the recorder module Solution Free space on the SxS Recording continues. memory card has become insufficient. In 2-slot Simul Rec mode, “Media(A)1) Near Full” is displayed. Replace it with another at the earliest opportunity.
Voltage Low Insufficient Voltage Please disconnect i.LINK Need to Reboot Record Only Media(A)1) Battery Error Please Change Battery. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Problem Operation in the recorder module Solution The DC IN voltage has become low (stage 1). Recording continues. Check the power supply. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Problem Operation in the recorder module Solution Battery remaining Battery remaining The DC IN voltage is too Recording stops.
Backup Battery End Please Change. Unknown Media(A)1) Please Change. Reached Clip Number Limit Copy Completed to xx/xx Media Error Media Error Cannot Record to Media(A)1) Media(A)1) Needs to be Restored WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder module Solution The remaining power of the backup battery is insufficient. Recording continues. Refer to a Sony service representative to replace the battery with a new one.
Media Error Cannot Use Media(A)1) Cannot Use Media(A)1) Unsupported File System Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — Problem Operation in the recorder module Solution Neither recording nor Recording stops. playback can be done, as the memory card is defective. It cannot be operated with this camcorder. Replace it with another card.
Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — Problem Operation in the recorder module Solution An error occurred in reading data from the memory card, and playback cannot be continued. Recording stops. If this frequently occurs, change the memory card after copying the clips, as required.
Change Media (A)1) Reached Duplication Limit Not Enough Capacity Cannot Divide Will Switch Slots Soon Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — Problem Operation in the recorder module Solution The card has already ten Recording continues Replace the card in slot A with another one. clips having the same (copying not supported). name as that you tried to duplicate.
Media Reached Rewriting Limit Change Media (A)1) Unsupported Clip Included Cannot Use Media (A)1) Different Media is Inserted Cannot Use Media(A)1) WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder module Solution The memory card comes Recording stops. to the end of its service life. Make a backup copy and replace the card with another one as soon as possible.
. Appendix Use and storage locations Important Notes on Operation Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the camcorder in the following places. • In excessive heat or cold (operating temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Remember that in summer in warm climates the temperature inside a car with the windows closed can easily exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
The eyepiece lens can concentrate the sun’s rays and melt the interior of the viewfinder. Aliasing When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker. About the LCD panels Flicker If recording is made under lighting produced by discharge tubes, such as fluorescent, sodium, or mercury-vapor lamps, the screen may flicker, colors may vary, or horizontal stripes may appear distorted.
Fragmentation Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock If pictures cannot be recorded/reproduced properly, try formatting the recording medium. While repeating picture recording/playback with a certain recording medium for an extended period, files in the medium may be fragmented, disabling proper recording/storage. In such a case, make a backup of clips in the medium then perform formatting of the medium using “OPERATION” > “Format Media” (see page 123) in the setup menu.
Output Formats and Limitations Video Formats and Output Signals Output formats of the HD/SD SDI OUT connector and HDMI output connector Output signal that is output from the SDI OUT connector or HDMI output connector corresponds to the setup menu setting or format of played clip. When recording: Format of the OPERATION menu When playing back: Video format of the played video clip Output format HD HD&HDV SD SD&HDV SD&DV XAVC-I 1920/59.94i XAVC-L50 1920/59.94i XAVC-L35 1920/59.94i XAVC-L25 1920/59.
When recording: Format of the OPERATION menu When playing back: Video format of the played video clip Output format HD HD&HDV SD SD&HDV SD&DV HD422 1280/29.97P HD420 HQ1280/29.97P 1280×720/59.94P 3) 720×480/29.97PsF HD422 1280/23.98P HD420 HQ1280/23.98P (23.98P Output: 2-3 Pull Down) 1280×720/59.94P 4) 720×480/59.94i 1) HQ1280/59.94P 720×480/59.94P 720×480/59.94i 2) Input/Output setting of the OPERATION menu HQ1280/29.97P 720×480/29.97PsF HQ1280/23.98P 720×480/59.94i 1) IMX 512/59.
When recording: Format of the OPERATION menu When playing back: Video format of the played video clip Output format Input/Output setting of the OPERATION menu HD HD&HDV SD SD&HDV SD&DV IMX 608/25P DVCAM 480/25P DVCAM 25P 720×576/25PsF 1) Converted from 23.98P by 2-3 pull-down processing. 2) Converted from 59.94P. 3) Converted from 29.97P by displaying each 2 same pictures of 29.97P. 4) Converted from 23.98P by displaying each 2 or 3 same pictures of 23.98P. 5) Converted from 50P.
When recording: Format of the Output format OPERATION menu Input/Output setting of the OPERATION menu When playing back: Video format HD&HDV SD&HDV SD&DV of the played video clip DVCAM 29.97P – HQ1920/50i HQ1440/50i Input/output is not possible. – DV (720×576/50i) SP1440/50i HDV (1440×1080/50i) DV (720×576/50i) HQ1920/25P HQ 1440/25P Input/output is not possible. DV (720×576/25PsF) HQ1280/50P Input/output is not possible.
Output Signals and Operation Restrictions When a Camcorder System is Configured (in HD Mode Only) The table below shows output signals from the camcorder and operation restrictions to the camcorder when it is connected with a camera adaptor and camera control unit to configure a shooting and recording system. When the camcorder is equipped with the CA-FB70/CA-TX70 HD Camera Adaptor, full HD signals complying with the HD-SDI standard are transferred to the camera adaptor.
Settings of Rec Format and SDI outputs to the System format of the Operation restrictions to the System Frequency under camera adaptor and camera adaptor camera control unit camcorder Genlock Return video 1920×1080/50i Available Available 1280×720/59.94P 1280×720/59.
Software Downloads Specifications When the unit is used with a PC connection, download any device drivers, plug-ins, and application software you require from the following websites. General Power requirements 12 V DC Power consumption Approx. 25 W Main unit (camcorder) + LCD viewfinder + auto focus lens + microphone Power source for HD recording: 12 V DC Sony Professional products website: U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com Europe http://www.
Audio XAVC-I mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels XAVC-L mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels HD 422 50 mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels HD 420 HQ mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels SD MPEG IMX mode: LPCM 16/24-bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels SD DVCAM mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels HD 422 50 mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels HD 422 HQ mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels SD MPEG IMX mode: LPCM 16/24-bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels SD DVCAM mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4 channels HD m
SD DVCAM mode: When using SBP-128B (128 GB): Approx. 440 minutes When using SBS-64G1A/SBP-64B (64 GB): Approx. 220 minutes When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB): Approx. 110 minutes HD HQ mode When using SBP-128B (128 GB): Approx. 400 minutes When using SBS-64G1A (64 GB): Approx. 200 minutes When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB): Approx. 100 minutes HD SP mode: When using SBP-128B (128 GB): Approx. 560 minutes When using SBS-64G1A/SBP-64B (64 GB): Approx. 280 minutes When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB): Approx.
HD 420 HQ mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35 Mbps/VBR 1920×1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1440×1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 1280×720/59.94p, 50p, 23.98p (2-3 pull down) SD MPEG IMX mode: 720×486/59.94i, 29.97PsF 720×576/50i, 25PsF SD DVCAM mode: 720×480/59.94i, 29.97PsF 720×576/50i, 25PsF HD HQ 1920 mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35 Mbps/VBR 1920×1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p HD HQ 1440 mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35 Mbps/VBR 1440×1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.
Audio Inputs/Outputs Input/Output connectors Sampling frequency Inputs 48 kHz Audio input: XLR type, 3-pin, female (2) Line/Mic/Mic +48 V selectable –60 dBu/+4 dBu (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) Microphone input: XLR type, 5-pin, female –60 dBu GENLOCK input: BNC type (1) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced Timecode input: BNC type (1) 0.
Related Equipment Lens Power supply and related equipment Lens mount Sony 1/ -inch 2 AC adaptor type bayonet mount AC-DN10/DN2B Focal length Battery pack 5.8 mm to 93 mm (35 mm equivalent: 31.4 mm to 503 mm) BP-L80S Battery charger Zoom BC-L160/L500/L70 Servo/Manual selectable Zoom ratio Lens, viewfinder and related equipment 16× Lens Maximum relative aperture 1/ -inch 2 1:1.9 type bayonet mount lenses only Viewfinder Iris DXF-20W/C50WA CBK-VF02 Auto/Manual selectable F1.
Dimensions Wireless adapter CBK-WA101 USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 Media adaptor MEAD-SD02 (for SDHC/SDXC card) XQD ExpressCard adaptor QDA-EX1 (for XQD memory card) Recording media SxS memory card SxS PRO+ series SxS PRO series SxS-1 series Audio equipment Microphone (Unit: mm (inches)) ECM-678/674/673/680S Microphone holder CAC-12 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Notes • Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. • Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use.
Peripheral Devices and Accessories Portable light HD monitor/SD monitor ECM-680S/678/673 Microphone PMW-RX50, PDW-HR1 XDCAM HD series recorder CAC-12 Microphone Holder CBK-VF02, DXF-20W Viewfinder HDCAM series recorder WRR-855S/860C/861/862 UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit DWR-S02D Digital Wireless Receiver DXF-C50WA Viewfinder SxS memory card MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adaptor CBK-WA100/101 Wireless Adapter IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module PXW-X320 RM-B170/B750 RCP-1001/1501 RCP-751
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Battery pack 30 attachment shoe 10 remaining capacity 21, 26 voltage display 26 BKW-401 34 Black balance, adjusting 49 BRIGHT control 23 Brightness adjustment 23 Brightness level indicator 27 Index Numerics 2-Slot Simul Rec function 95 C A Camera adaptor 10 Clip batch copy 108 batch delete 109 copying 108 cue up 103 defining names 98 deleting 89, 109 dividing 111 managing/editing on a computer 179 operations 101 playback 89, 102 properties 107 searching on expand thumbnail screen 103 searching on shot
DC OUT 12V connector 10 DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control) function 14 Depth of field indicator 26 Diopter adjustment ring 23 Direct menu 29 DISPLAY switch 16, 23 Freeze mix function 96 G GAIN selector 13 Gain value indicator 28 GENLOCK IN connector Green tally indicator 25 19 E H EARPHONE jack 20 E-E (Electric-to-Electric) 15 Electric color temperature filter indicator 28 Electrical CC filter switching 52 Electronic shutter 53 ESSENCE MARK button 17 EXPAND button 16 Expand thumbnail screen displaying 109
Level meters 28 LIGHT connector 11 LIGHT switch 10 Operation status indicator 25 i.
Setup menu 113 basic operations 115 FILE menu 159 MAINTENANCE menu 144 menu list 118 OPERATION menu 121 PAINT menu 138 THUMBNAIL menu 104 SHIFT button 17 Shooting 63 Shot mark adding 111 adding during playback 103 defining names 99 deleting 111 recording 90 Shot mark thumbnail screen 110 Shoulder pad 11 adjusting position 44 Shoulder strap attaching 43 attachment point 11 Shutter 53 Shutter speed 53 indicator 28 SHUTTER switch 12 Slide stopper 23 Slow & Quick 93 Slow & Quick motion shooting 93 Speaker 15 Sp
Video format 45, 108 indicator 26 Video level indicator 27 Video light 43 VIDEO OUT connector 19 Viewfinder 23 5-inch viewfinder 35 adjusting focus 33 adjusting position 31 adjusting screen 33 adjusting the angle 32 attachment shoe 11 cable 24 cleaning 186 front-to-back positioning knob 11 left-to-right positioning ring 11 lifting up the barrel and eyepiece 32 positioning lever 11 rotation bracket 34 screen display 24 Voltage display 26 VTR button 23 W WARNING indicator 15 Warning system 187 WHITE BAL swit
