4-484-009-11(1) Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder PXW-Z100 Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Table of Contents Overview Location and Function of Parts ............................................... 5 On-Screen Indications ............................................................ 12 LCD/viewfinder screen ................................................ 12 Preparations Power Supply ........................................................................... 14 Charging the battery pack ............................................ 14 Setting the Clock ..............................................
Recording Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 25 Changing Basic Settings ......................................................... 28 Recording format ......................................................... 28 Adjusting the image brightness .................................... 28 Adjusting to natural color (White balance) .................. 29 Audio setup .................................................................. 31 Time data .............................
External Devices Connection Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices ...... 52 Operating Clips with a Computer ......................................... 53 Connecting with a USB cable ...................................... 53 Appendices Important Notes on Operation .............................................. 54 Recording time of movies ............................................ 54 Using your camcorder abroad ...................................... 56 Formats and Limitations of Outputs .......
Overview Overview Location and Function of Parts For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses. 1. Hook for shoulder strap (8) 2. ASSIGN 7/FOCUS MAGNIFIER button (33) 3. Accessory shoe mount 4. Microphone fixing clamper (16) 5. Microphone holder (16) 6. Microphone (16) To mount the accessory shoe Mount the accessory shoe on the accessory shoe mount as illustrated. Accessory shoe plate 7. Accessory shoe 8. IRIS PUSH AUTO button 9. Air inlet Notes • Areas around the exhaust vents may become hot.
Overview 1. Lens (17) 2. Lens hood with lens cover (17) 3. Internal microphone (31) 4. Front recording lamp (49) The recording lamp flashes if the remaining capacity of recording media or battery is low. 5. ASSIGN 4/ZEBRA button 6. ASSIGN 1 button 7. ASSIGN 2 button* 8. ASSIGN 3 button 9. ASSIGN 6/THUMBNAIL button 10. CH1 (INT MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2) switch 11. AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch (32) 12. AUDIO LEVEL(CH1) dial (32) 13. STATUS CHECK button (9) 14. CANCEL/BACK button (39) 15. MENU button** (39) 16.
Overview 1. AUDIO OUT connectors/VIDEO OUT connector (52, 63) 2. HDMI OUT connector (52) 3. UTILITY SD slot • Do not cover the exhaust vents. 19. DC IN connector (15) 20. Cable holder Provided for securing a DC cable, etc. (Used for storing and loading the settings (File function), and to be supported by a future upgrade (software update).) 4. TC LINK IN/OUT switch (32) 5. SDI OUT connector (52) 6. TC LINK connector 7. Handle zoom lever (25) 8.
Overview 1. Hook for shoulder strap 2. Focus ring (26) 3. Lens cover lever (17) 4. Zoom ring (26) 5. Iris ring (28) 6. GAIN button (28) 7. WHT BAL button* (30) 8. SHUTTER SPEED button (29) 9. AUTO/MANUAL switch (28) 10. i (headphones) connector For stereo mini-jack headphones 11. BATT RELEASE button (14) 12. Battery pack (14) 13. “Memory Stick” media/SD card C slot/ access lamp (To be supported by future upgrade.) 14. XQD memory card A slot/select button/ access lamp (19) 15.
Overview 1. OPTION button (36) 2. THUMBNAIL button (35) 3. Playback control buttons (PREV, PLAY/ PAUSE*, NEXT, STOP, F REV, F FWD) (27) 20. MENU button (39) * VOLUME+ button and PLAY/PAUSE button have raised tactile dots for your convenience in locating the buttons. Bottom 4. DATA CODE button (To be supported by future upgrade.) 5. DISPLAY button (12) 6. LCD screen (17) 7. Handle zoom switch (25) 8. Viewfinder (18) 9. Large eyecup 10. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (18) 11.
To hide the status screen Frame Rate • Press the STATUS CHECK button. Overview Camera status screen Rec Function Displays the electronic shutter settings or the status of the lens. Video output status screen Gain Gain Gain Preset White Gamma AE Level AE Speed AGC Limit A.
Media icon displayed when recording media is inserted in the slot B Protect icon displayed when recording media inserted in the slot B is write-protected Remaining capacity of the recording media inserted in the slot B, expressed with a bar indicator Remaining Remaining capacity of the capacity of recording media inserted in Media B the slot B, expressed in GB Media icon displayed when Media recording media is inserted in information of the UTILITY SD the UTILITY SD slot card Protect icon displayed when Pro
Overview On-Screen Indications LCD/viewfinder screen While recording, standing by to record, or playback, the statuses and settings of this unit are superimposed on the LCD/viewfinder screen. The statuses and settings of this unit can be turned on/off using the DISPLAY button. The statuses and settings of this unit can be independently turned on/off (page 46). Information displayed on the screen while recording 1. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication 2. ND filter indication (page 29) 3.
22. A/B slot media status/remaining space indication (page 19) 23. Wi-Fi connection status indication (page 20) Displays the status when the Wi-Fi function is on. 24. TC IN connection status indication The time data is displayed when the unit status/ settings are displayed by pressing the DISPLAY button, and “Timecode” in “Display On/Off” of the LCD/VF menu is set to “On.” Overview When the left side of the icon is orange, recording is possible.
Preparations Power Supply Preparations Charging the battery pack Remove the battery pack from the Charger when the charge is completed. You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the supplied Charger. Attaching the battery pack Press the battery pack against the back of your camcorder and slide it down. Notes • You can use a large capacity battery pack, NP-F970 (supplied), with your camcorder. You cannot use NPF570/F770 (sold separately).
1. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the Storing the battery pack AC Adaptor. If the battery pack is not in use for a while, run down the battery and store it. See page 57 for details on storage of the battery pack. Normal charge Full charge time time 365 425 Notes • You cannot use the NP-F570/NP-F770 battery pack with your camcorder. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF.
Setting the Clock Preparations When you turn the camcorder on for the first time after purchasing or the backup battery has completely discharged, the Initial Setting display appears on the viewfinder screen and LCD screen. Set the date and time of the built-in clock, using this display. Time Zone The value shows the time difference from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Change the setting if needed.
Removing the lens hood with lens cover Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction to the arrow 2 in the illustration while pressing the PUSH (lens hood release) button. Notes Hook the cable in the outer cable holder. Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder Preparations • Remove the lens hood with lens cover when you attach/detach a 72mm polarized filter or protective filter.
Viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it until the picture becomes clear. Using XQD Memory Cards Preparations This camcorder records audio and video on XQD memory cards inserted in the card slots. About XQD memory cards Use the following Sony XQD memory cards. XQD memory card S series (R/W: 180MB/s*) * Use an XQD memory card with a description of Read / Write 180 MB/s. You cannot use other XQD memory cards.
Notes Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording Press the A or B button of the memory card slot where the memory card you want to record on is inserted. The lamp of the selected slot lights up in green. Formatting an XQD memory card If an XQD memory card is not formatted, or was formatted with another system, the message “Media Needs to be Formatted” is displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen. Format the card as follows.
Replacing an XQD memory card Preparations • If the available time on two cards in total becomes less than 5 minutes, the warning message “Media Near Full” is displayed, the recording lamp flashes, and a beep sound is output to the headphones to warn you. Replace the cards with those that have sufficient space. • If you continue recording until the total remaining time reaches zero, the message changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.
For details about the menu settings and entering a character string, see “Setup Menu Operations” (page 39). Wi-Fi remote commander displays Smartphone Main screen Making a connection Set “Wi-Fi” in “Wi-Fi” (page 50) of the System menu to “Enable.” 2 Make a Wi-Fi connection by inputting the SSID and Password onto the device, or by using the Wi-Fi direct connection function.
Cursor screen Playback screen • Status indication • Cursor operation button, menu/status indication: Up, Left, Set, Right, Down, Cancel/Back, Menu, Status Preparations • Status indication • Assignable button indication • Playback operation button: F Rev, Play/Pause, F Fwd, Prev, Stop, Next Assign screen Cursor screen • Status indication • Assignable button indication: Assignable buttons 1 to 7 Tablet • Status indication • Assignable button indication: • Cursor operation button, menu/status indication:
Displaying the Wi-Fi remote commander Device OS Browser The display size of the Wi-Fi remote commander changes according to the device screen size automatically. Smartphone Chrome V26 1 Make a Wi-Fi connection between the device and camcorder (page 20). Tablet 2 Launch the browser and input http:// (“System menu” > “Wi-Fi” > “IP Address”)/ rm.html in the address bar. Android 4.0/4.1/ 4.2 iOS 5 iOS 6 Android 4.0/4.1/ 4.
Using a UTILITY SD card It is also necessary to format an SD memory card if a caution message is displayed when you mount it. You can store the setting value file of the camera on an SD card (optional). The stored file can be loaded from the SD card. Using “Format Media” (page 48) in the Media menu, specify “SD card” then select “Execute.” On a confirmation message, select “Execute” again.
Recording Basic Operation Procedure Basic recording can be performed with the following procedures. 1 Make sure that the necessary devices are attached to the camcorder and power is supplied to them. 2 Load the memory card(s). To use the power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever D slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Wide view: (Wide angle) 3 4 Open the shutter of the lens hood with lens cover. Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button.
Notes • You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when the handle zoom switch B is set to OFF. • You cannot change the zoom speed of the power zoom lever D with the handle zoom switch B. Using the zoom ring You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the zoom ring C. Fine adjustment is also possible. Notes • Turn the zoom ring C at a moderate speed. If you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may lag behind the zoom ring rotation speed, or the operation sound of the zoom may also be recorded.
Playing a recorded clip You can play the recorded clip while the camcorder is in standby mode. Insert the XQD memory card. 2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button of the playback control buttons. 3 Search for the desired clip by pressing PREV or NEXT button. 4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The playback image appears on the viewfinder. Playback operation is performed as follows. PLAY/PAUSE button: Pauses playback. To resume playback, press this button again. F FWD button/F REV button: Plays fast.
1. During recording or standby, set the AUTO/ Changing Basic Settings You can make changes to the settings based on the intended usage of the recorded video or recording conditions. Recording format Recording Selectable format depends on the setting of the region where the camcorder is used (Country). To change the format, use “Video Format” in “Rec Format” (page 49) of the System menu. Adjusting the image brightness MANUAL switch H to MANUAL. 2.
Notes • When you set AUTO/MANUAL switch H to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, shutter speed, white balance) also become automatic. Adjusting the shutter speed You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed. You can make a moving subject look still or emphasize the movement of a moving subject by adjusting the shutter speed. 1. During recording or standby, set the AUTO/ MANUAL switch H to MANUAL. display the Shutter Value. 3.
You can adjust and fix the white balance according to the lighting conditions of recording environment. You can store white balance values in memory A ( A) and memory B ( B), respectively. Unless a white balance is readjusted, values will remain even after the power has been turned off. When you select PRESET, “Outdoor,” “Indoor” or “Color Temp.” is set, according to which one you previously selected with “Preset White” in “White” of the Paint menu.
Audio setup The following connectors, switches and dials allow you to set the sound to be recorded. See page 16 on connecting the microphones. • If the recording level is low, set “INT MIC Sensitivity” in “Audio Input” of the Audio menu to “High” (page 43). • To reduce wind roar, set “INT MIC Wind Filter” in “Audio Input” of the Audio menu to “On” (page 43). Recording sound via the supplied microphone The sound will be recorded in monaural. 1. Attach the supplied microphone (page 16) 2.
• Set the input level of the microphone by “INPUT1 Reference/INPUT2 Reference” in “Audio Input” of the Audio menu (page 43). Adjust according to the sensitivity of the microphone. 3. Select the channel you want to record. Adjusting the volume When both the CH1/CH2 switches are set to INT MIC, left and right channels are linked to the CH1 switch and dial. Using the CH1/CH2 switches, select the source to be recorded on each channel. 1.
2 Confirm that the TC LINK IN/OUT switch (page 7) is set to IN, then supply the reference time code. The built-in timecode generator of your camcorder locks to the reference timecode, and the message “TC IN” is displayed on the screen. Even if the reference timecode from the external device is disconnected, the external lock will be kept. Useful Functions Assignable buttons The camcorder has seven assignable buttons (pages 5, 6) to which you can assign various functions for convenience.
than the one on the table below, the Shutter Value is changed to the value on the table automatically. Frame rate Shutter Value 23.98P 29.97P 25P 50P 59.94P 1/24 1/30 1/25 1/50 1/60 Notes Recording 34 • Slow & Quick Motion mode cannot be used while recording, playing, or displaying thumbnail. • Audio cannot be recorded while in the Slow & Quick Motion mode.
Thumbnail Screens Thumbnail Screens When you press the THUMBNAIL button (page 9), clips recorded on the XQD memory card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen. You can start playback from the clip selected on the thumbnail screen. The playback picture can be seen on the LCD/viewfinder screen and external monitors. Press the THUMBNAIL button to exit the thumbnail screen and return to the recording screen.
Playing Clips Playing the selected and subsequent clips in sequence 1 2 Turn the SEL/SET dial (page 9) to move the cursor to the thumbnail image of the clip with which you wish to start playback. Press the SEL/SET dial. Playback starts from the beginning of the selected clip. Notes Thumbnail Screens • The playback picture may be momentarily distorted or frozen between clips. You cannot operate the camcorder during this condition.
Displaying the detailed information of a clip Select “Display Clip Properties” from the thumbnail menu. TC Index: Timecode of the displayed frame Start: Timecode at the recording starting point End: Timecode at the recording ending point Duration: Duration of the clip 3. Date of recording/modifying 4. Currently selected memory card 5. Media protect icon 6. Clip number/Total number of clips 7. Battery icon 8. Clip name 9.
Deleting clips You can delete clips from the XQD memory card. Select “Select Clip” from “Delete Clip” on the thumbnail menu. You can select multiple clips to be deleted. Press the OPTION button (page 9) after selecting the clip to be deleted. Changing information on the thumbnail screen Thumbnail Screens 38 You can change information of the clip/frame that is displayed under thumbnail. Select the displayed item from “Thumbnail Caption” in “Customize View” on the thumbnail menu.
Settings Setup Menu Operations The Setup menu allowing you to perform various settings that are needed for recording and playing, appears on the LCD/viewfinder screen by pressing the MENU button. (You can display the Setup menu on the external video monitor.) Menu controls MENU button (page 9) To turn the menu mode to use the setup menus on/ off. SEL/SET dial (page 9) When you turn the dial, the cursor moves up or down, permitting you to select menu items or setting values.
Setup Menu List The functions and available settings of menus are listed below. The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold face (example: 18dB). Camera menu Camera Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Gain Gain Sets the preset value of the gain. 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 12dB / Setting for the gain 15dB / 18dB / 21dB Gain Sets the preset value of the gain. 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 12dB / 15dB / 18dB / 21dB Gain Sets the preset value of the gain.
Camera Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Handle Zoom Setting 1 to 8 (3) Sets the handle zoom speed. (This setting is available only when the handle zoom switch is set to “FIX.”) Setting On / Off Turns on/off the fast zoom function. Setting for the handle zoom speed Speed Zoom Setting for the fast zoom function Paint menu Paint Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents White Selects the type to be used as the preset. Preset White Outdoor / Indoor / Color Temp.
Paint Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Gamma Gamma Category STD / CINE Select from among “STD” (standard gamma), “CINE.” Gamma Select Selects the gamma table that is used for the gamma compensation. Adjusting the gamma compensation When “Gamma Category” is set to “STD” STD1 DVW / STD2 ×4.5 / STD3 ×3.5 / STD4 240M / STD5 R709 / STD6 ×5.
Paint Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Matrix Setting On / Off Turns the matrix correction function on/off. Preset Matrix On / Off Turns the preset matrix function on/off. Preset Select Standard / High Saturation / FL Light / Cinema Selects the preset matrix. User Matrix On / Off Turns the user matrix correction function on/off. Level –99 to +99 (±0) Adjusts the color saturation for the entire picture area.
Video menu Video Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Output On/Off SDI Setting the video output HDMI On / Off Output Format SDI Setting for the output format • Limitations of output formats (page 61) 2048×1080P / 1920×1080P / 1920×1080i / 1280×720P / 720×486i / 720×576i Turns the HDMI output on/off. Sets the resolution of the SDI output. SET: Execute this function. HDMI 4096×2160P / 3840×2160P / 1920×1080P / 1920×1080i / 720×480P / 720×576P Sets the resolution of the HDMI output.
LCD/VF Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Marker Setting On / Off Setting for the marker indications Center Marker On / Off Zebra Setting for the zebra pattern Turn all marker indications on the viewfinder on/off. Turns on/off the center marker. Turns the safety zone marker on/off. Safety Area 80% / 90% / 92.5% / 95% Selects the size (ratio to the entire screen) of the safety zone marker. Aspect Marker On / Off Turns on/off the aspect marker.
LCD/VF Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Display On/Off Shutter Setting On / Off Selecting the items to be displayed ND Filter Position On / Off Gain Setting On / Off Play Status On / Off Color Temp.
LCD/VF Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Rec Format On / Off Gamma On / Off TC IN On / Off Audio Format On / Off Wi-Fi Condition On / Off Video Level Warning On / Off Clip Number On / Off TC/UB menu TC/UB Sub items and setting values Contents Mode Preset / Regen Selects the timecode mode. Preset: To start the timecode from the specified value Regen (regeneration): To start the timecode by continuing the timecode of the previous clip.
Recording Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents SDI/HDMI Rec Setting On / Off Control Setting the SDI/ HDMI recording control function Turns on/off this function that controls recording/stop recording of the external device by the SDI/HDMI output signal. Media menu This menu is not available when the media is not loaded. Media Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Format Media Media(A) Execute / Cancel Formats the XQD memory card in the slot A. Execute: Executes format.
System menu System Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Rec Format Video Format NTSC Area: 4096×2160 59.94P 4096×2160 29.97P 4096×2160 23.98P 3840×2160 59.94P 3840×2160 29.97P 3840×2160 23.98P 1920×1080 59.94P 1920×1080 29.97P 1920×1080 23.98P PAL Area: 4096×2160 50P 4096×2160 25P 3840×2160 50P 3840×2160 25P 1920×1080 50P 1920×1080 25P Setting the recording format Assignable Button Sets the recording format. SET: Execute this function. Assign a function to the assignable buttons.
System Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Clock Set Time Zone Sets the time-zone difference from UTC in steps of 30 UTC –12:00 Kwajalein to UTC minutes. Setting the built-in +14:00 clock Country Date Mode YYMMDD / MMDDYY / DDMMYY Selects the display mode of the date. YYMMDD: In sequence of year, month, day MMDDYY: In sequence of month, day, year DDMMYY: In sequence of day, month, year 12H/24H 12H / 24H Selects the display mode of time.
Thumbnail menu Thumbnail Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Display Clip Properties Opens the detailed information screen of the clip. Displaying the detailed information screen of a clip Delete Clip Execute / Cancel Deletes a selected clip (one or more clips should be selected). Execute: Executes this function. Execute / Cancel Deletes all clips. Execute: Executes this function.
External Devices Connection Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices To display recording/playback pictures on an external monitor, select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected. An output signal from the camcorder can be recorded when a recording device is connected. The same status information and menus can be displayed on the external monitor as those on the viewfinder screen.
3 Operating Clips with a Computer Connecting with a USB cable With Windows, check that the memory card is displayed as a removable disk in My Computer. With Macintosh, check that a “NO NAME” or “Untitled” folder was created on the desktop. (The Macintosh folder name can be changed.) Notes To use an XQD card reader (sold separately) When you connect the MRW-E80 XQD card reader (sold separately) using a USB cable, the memory card in the slot is acknowledged as an extended drive by the computer.
Appendices Important Notes on Operation Recording time of movies Estimated duration of recording and playback Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Notes • Available recording time may vary depending on the recording conditions, subject conditions, etc. • You can record movies to a maximum of 660 scenes in total. • The maximum continuous recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours. • Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media.
Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/ region using the AC Adaptor or Charger supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing on TV Before recording a movie with your camcorder for viewing on a TV, set “NTSC/PAL Area” in “Country” of System menu to the appropriate TV system for the country/region in which you intended to view the movie. The following shows which countries and regions require “NTSC Area” or “PAL Area” setting.
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. • Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual recording. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.
About handling of your camcorder Appendices 58 On use and care • Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations. —Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed. —Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. —Near strong radio waves or radiation.
LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. • While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction. To clean the LCD screen The surface of the LCD screen is coated. If you scratch the surface, the coating may be come off. Mind the following points when cleaning and handling it.
2 Remove dust inside the eye piece and viewfinder with a blower. To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable telephones, wireless devices, etc. The use of portable telephones, wireless devices, etc., near this unit can result in malfunctions and interference with audio and video signals. It is recommended that such equipment near this unit is powered off. About the LCD screen • Do not leave the LCD screen facing direct sunlight, as this may damage the LCD screen.
Formats and Limitations of Outputs Video formats and output signals Output formats for the SDI OUT connector Region setting SDI output setting NTSC Area 2048×1080P 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 2048×1080P 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 2048×1080P 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 2048×1080P 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 2048×1080P 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080P 1920
Notes • If you set “HDMI” in “Output Format” of the Video menu to “4096×2160P” or “3840×2160P,” signals cannot be output from the SDI OUT connector.
Region setting Recording format setting “NTSC/PAL Area” in “Video Format” in “Country” of System “Rec Format” of menu System menu HDMI output setting PAL Area 4096×2160P 3840×2160P 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 720×576P 3840×2160P 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 720×576P 3840×2160P 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 720×576P 3840×2160P 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 720×576P 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 720×576P 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 720×576P 4096×2160 50P 3840×2160 25P 3840×2160 50P 3840×2160 25P 1920×1080 50P 1920×1080 25P “HDMI” in “Output
Error/Warning Indications The camcorder informs you of situations where warning, caution, or an operation check is required, through messages on the LCD/viewfinder screen, the recording lamp, and a buzzer. The buzzer is output to the headphones connected via the headphone connector. Error indications The camcorder stops operation after the following indications. Error indication on Buzzer LCD/viewfinder Recording Cause and measures lamp C:04:ss The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
Warning indication Buzzer on LCD/viewfinder Recording Cause and measures lamp Unknown Media(A)* Please Change A partitioned memory card or one that contains recorded clips exceeding the number permitted with this camcorder is loaded. This card cannot be used with this camcorder. Remove it and load a compatible card. An error occurred with the memory card. The card requires restoration. Remove the card, load it again, and restore it. Recording cannot be done, because the memory card is defective.
Licenses On accessing software to which the GPL/LGPL applies This product uses software to which the GPL/ LGPL applies. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the GPL/LGPL. The source code is provided on the internet. Use the following URL and follow the download instructions. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/common/ search.
Input/Output connectors VIDEO OUT connector Pin connector 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT connectors Pin connectors -10 dBu (at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) HDMI OUT connector HDMI connector (Type A) SDI OUT connector BNC connector i (headphones) connector Stereo-minijack (Ø 3.5 mm) INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors XLR 3-pin, female, MIC: -50 dBu: 3 kΩ (kilohms) LINE: +4 dBu: 10 kΩ (kilohms) (0 dBu = 0.
Charger AC-VL1 Power requirements AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 A - 0.18 A Power consumption 22 W Output voltage DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) 136 mm × 51 mm × 90 mm (5 3/8 in. × 2 1/8 in. × 3 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 270 g (9.6 oz) excluding the power cord (mains lead) * See the label on the Charger for other specifications.
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Index A AC Adaptor 15 Accessory shoe 5 Accessory shoe mount 5 Accessory shoe plate 5 All File 48 All Reset 50 Assignable Button 33, 49 Audio 27 Audio Input 43 Audio menu 43 Audio Output 43 Auto Exposure 40 AUTO/MANUAL switch 28 B Basic Authentication 50 Black 41 C Appendices Camera menu 40 Charging time 15 Clip 27, 36, 53 Clip name 27 Clock 16 Clock Set 50 Color Bars 40 Country 50 Cueing up 27 Customize View 51 File menu 48 Flicker Reduce 40 Focus 26, 40 Focus ring 26 FOCUS switch 26 Format 19 Format M
Media Full 20 Media menu 48 Media Near Full 20 MENU button 39 MIC+48V 31 Moisture condensation 58 MRW-E80 53 N ND filter 29 Nonlinear editing 53 O Offset White 41 One push button 30 OPTION button 36 Outdoor 30 Output Display 44 Output Format 44 Output signal 61 P Paint menu 41 Peaking 44 Power cord (mains lead) 14 Power zoom lever 25 Pre-installed rechargeable battery 59 PUSH (lens hood release) button 17 PUSH AUTO button 26 Push auto focus 26 R S S&Q Motion 47 SDI OUT connector 52, 61 SDI/HDMI Rec Con
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