4-740-700-12(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PXW-Z190V/PXW-Z190T Software Version 2.
Table of Contents Overview Location and Function of Parts ............................................... 7 Main unit ........................................................................ 7 Screen Display ......................................................................... 12 LCD/viewfinder screen ................................................ 12 Status screen ................................................................. 15 Preparation Power Supply ............................................
Changing Basic Settings ......................................................... 29 Video format ................................................................ 29 Adjusting the brightness ............................................... 30 Adjusting for natural colors (white balance) ................ 31 Setting the audio to record ........................................... 33 Image stabilization ....................................................... 35 Time data .........................................
Selecting a file and uploading ...................................... 61 Uploading proxy files automatically ............................ 62 Uploading using Secure FTP ....................................... 62 Transmitting Streaming Video and Audio ........................... 62 Starting streaming ........................................................ 63 Stopping streaming ....................................................... 63 Network client mode ....................................................
Setup Menu Operations .......................................................... 83 Editing the User menu .................................................. 85 Setup Menu List ...................................................................... 87 User menu .................................................................... 87 Edit User Menu menu .................................................. 87 Camera menu ............................................................... 88 Paint menu ................
Power supply .............................................................. 144 Recording/playback .................................................... 144 External devices ......................................................... 145 Wireless LAN connection .......................................... 145 Internet connection ..................................................... 145 Error/Warning Indications .................................................. 146 Error indications .............................
Overview Location and Function of Parts For details about the usage and function of each part, see the referenced page. Main unit 1. Hook for shoulder strap (10) 2. ASSIGN7/DIRECT MENU button (38) 3. (N mark) 10. Power zoom lever (27) 11. Wi-Fi antenna • Hold an NFC-compatible smartphone near this mark to establish a wireless connection between the camcorder and smartphone. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone.
1. Internal microphone (33) 2. Recording/tally lamp (front) (117) Flashes when the remaining capacity on the recording media or battery is low. 3. ASSIGN6 button 4. FULL AUTO button (26) 5. ND FILTER switch 6. ND FILTER mode switch 7. FOCUS switch (28) 8. ASSIGN3/VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR button 9. ASSIGN1/ZEBRA button 10. ASSIGN2/PEAKING button 11. INPUT1 switch (33) 12. CH1 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch (33) 13. AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (33) 14. AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (33) 15. CH2 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch 16.
1. BATT RELEASE button (20) 2. Battery pack attachment (20) 3. Multi/Micro USB connector (78) 4. USB3.0 (HOST) connector (type A) 5. SDI OUT connector (77) 6. Diopter adjustment dial (23) 7. ON/STANDBY switch (21) 20. Air inlet Note • Do not cover the air inlet. 21. REMOTE connector The REMOTE connector is used for controlling start/stop of recording and other functions on the video device and peripherals connected to it. 22.
1. Zoom ring (28) 2. Focus ring (28) 3. Full MF switch (28) To attach a shoulder strap Attach a shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap. Switch manual focus mode on/off by moving the focus ring forward/back. 4. Lens cover lever (22) Opens/closes the lens cover. 5. Hook for shoulder strap 6. Iris ring (30) 7. i (headphone) jack For stereo mini-jack headphones. 8. Recording/tally lamp (rear) (117) Flashes when the remaining capacity on the recording media or battery is low. 9.
1. THUMBNAIL button (71) 2. STOP/CAM button (72) 3. STATUS CHECK button (15) 4. PREV button (72) 5. V/v/B/b/SET button (83) 6. MENU button (83) 7. F REV button (72) 8. PLAY/PAUSE button (72) 9. F FWD button (72) 10. NEXT button (72) 11. LCD BRIGHT button (23) 12. DISPLAY button (12) 13. LCD screen (23) 14. Viewfinder (23) 15. Large eyecup 16. Air inlet Bottom Side 1. Tripod screw holes (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch) Compatible with 1/4-20UNC screws and 3/816UNC screws.
Screen Display LCD/viewfinder screen While recording, standing by to record, or during playback, the statuses and settings of the camcorder are superimposed on the LCD/viewfinder screen. You can show/hide the information using the DISPLAY button. You can also select to show/hide each item independently (page 100). Information displayed on the screen while shooting 1. Network status indicator (page 14) 6. Network client mode status indicator Displays the status of the network connection as an icon.
10. Focus mode indicator (page 37) 25. Shutter mode/shutter speed indicator 26. AE mode/AE level indicator (page 31) 27. Audio level meter 28. VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR display Full MF mode MF mode AF mode Face detection AF ( (waveform monitor/vectorscope/ histogram) ) Face detection icon Note Face only AF icon • Not displayed when Output Format in the Video menu is set to 3840×2160P. Registered face icon Face Only AF mode auto 29. Clip name indicator 30.
2. Uploading/Number of files to transfer indicator Network mode Connection status Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade license (option) is installed. Modem1) 3G/4G signal 3G connected strength (5 levels) – 3 levels for modems without 4G connected signal strength detection – 3. Clip number/Total number of clips 4. Playback mode indicator 5. Playback format (frame rate) indicator 6. Intercom indicator Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade license (option) is installed.
Connection status Icon • Network Client Mode is On • Call ready state, with headset and intercom connected CH2 Input Source CH2 input source CH2 Ref./Sens. CH2 input reference level CH2 Wind Filter CH2 microphone wind reduction filter setting CH3 level meter CH3 level meter Status screen CH3 Input Source CH3 input source CH3 Ref./Sens. CH3 input reference level You can check the settings and status of the camcorder on the status screen.
Video Output Status screen Displays the SDI and HDMI output settings. media (memory card A/memory card B) and UTILITY media. SDI Output picture size Rec Control status Output On/Off Media A information Displays the media icon when recording media is inserted in slot A. HDMI Output picture size Rec Control status Output On/Off Media A protection Displays the lock icon when the recording media inserted in slot A is protected (locked).
UTILITY media remaining capacity Wireless LAN settings Displays an estimate of the remaining recording time of the recording media inserted in the UTILITY SD/MS slot in units of minutes. Or displays the remaining capacity in units of GB. Setting display Status display Description Off --- Wireless LAN setting is off. Access Point Mode Non Active Not operating as an access point. Displayed when Wi-Fi chip fails. Active Operating as an access point. Non Active Not operating in station mode.
Modem1 and Modem2 settings Setting display Status display Description Off --- Modem setting is off. On Status display Description Connecting Attempting to connect to CCM/XDCAM air. Note • If the status does not change from “Connecting,” the CCM address setting may be incorrect. Check that the address is set correctly. Disconnected Not connected to a network. Connected Connected to a network. Connecting Attempting to connect to a network.
Status display Description Preparing Preparing for streaming. Destination Address Error The host name or IP address of the streaming destination may be incorrect. No Network Access Cannot connect to a network. Check the network connection status and settings. File Transfer Status screen Displays file transfer information. Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade license (option) is installed.
Preparation Power Supply You can use a battery pack or AC power supply from an AC adapter. When an AC adapter is connected, the AC adapter has priority even when a battery pack is attached. For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below. Checking the remaining capacity When recording or playback is in progress on the battery pack, an icon to show the current battery charge level and usage time remaining are displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen (page 12).
Using AC power Turning the camcorder on/off Connecting the camcorder to a power outlet allows use without worrying about the need to recharge the battery pack. To turn the camcorder on, set the ON/STANDBY switch (page 9) to the ON position ([). To turn the camcorder off, set the ON/STANDBY switch to the STANDBY position (1). Notes • Even when the ON/STANDBY switch is set to the STANDBY position, the unit continues to draw standby electric power.
Setting the Clock Attaching Devices 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 internal clock using this screen. Attaching the lens hood Time Zone The value shows the time difference from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Change the setting as required.
Diopter adjustment dial Move it until the picture becomes clear. Adjusting the Screens Adjusting the LCD screen Open the LCD screen 180 degrees (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play back (2). 1 Open 180 degrees 2 90 degrees (max.) Adjusting the brightness 2 180 degrees (max.) Adjust the brightness using VF Setting >Brightness (page 98) in the LCD/VF menu.
• A memory card removed from the camcorder after recording ended may be hot. This is not a malfunction. Using Memory Cards Switching between memory cards This camcorder records audio and video on memory cards (sold separately) inserted in the memory card slots. When memory cards are loaded in both card slots A and B, you can switch the card used for recording by pressing the SLOT SELECT button (page 10). If a card becomes full during recording, the camcorder automatically switches to the other card.
A message and progress status (%) are displayed while formatting is in progress, and the access lamp is lit red. When restoration ends, a completion message appears. Checking the remaining recording time While recording (or standing by to record), you can check the remaining space for the memory cards loaded in the card slots on the A/B slot media status/remaining space display of the LCD/ viewfinder screen (page 12).
Shooting Basic Operation Procedure Continuous recording on the memory cards (Relay Rec) Shooting Basic shooting is conducted using the following procedure. 1 Attach the necessary devices, and check that power is being supplied. 2 Load the memory card(s). When memory cards are inserted in both slots A and B, recording automatically switches to the second memory card just before the remaining capacity on the first card is reduced to zero.
About clips Using the power zoom lever Zoom by pressing the power zoom lever C. Lightly press the power zoom lever C for a slower zoom. Fully press it for a faster zoom. Clip (recording data) When you stop recording, video, audio, and subsidiary data from the start to end of the recording are recorded as a single clip on a memory card.
• While in Full MF mode, the auto focus and push auto focus functions do not work. • Macro is set to off regardless of the Focus Macro setting in the Camera menu. Using the zoom ring Zoom by turning the zoom ring B. You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the zoom ring B. Fine adjustment is also possible. Adjusting in MF mode In MF (manual focus) mode, you can also use auto focus operation whenever required.
magnifier screen appears showing the part of the image magnified. The magnification switches between 4× and 8× each time the button is pressed when the recording format is QFHD. You can move the magnified position using the V/v/B/b button. The center of the screen is magnified at a fixed 2× in recording formats other than QFHD. Press the button again to return to the normal screen. This function is useful for checking the focus.
Switching to auto iris temporarily In manual iris mode, press the IRIS PUSH AUTO button H to activate the one-push auto iris function. Auto iris is active while the button is pressed. Release the button to return to manual iris mode. Note • You cannot change the format during recording or playback. Adjusting the brightness Shooting with auto gain (AGC) When Full Auto mode (page 26) is on AGC (Auto Gain Control) mode is forcibly enabled.
and speed configured using Shutter (page 89) in the Camera menu. Setting auto exposure Setting in the Camera menu Select Shutter (page 89) in the Camera menu and set the shutter mode and speed. Auto exposure controls excessive brightness to an appropriate level using auto ND filter, iris, gain, and shutter functions. Set the control mode using Auto Exposure (page 89) >Mode in the Camera menu, and set the level using Level.
Memory A mode, Memory B mode This mode adjusts the white balance to the setting saved in memory A or B, respectively. Press the WB SET button A to execute auto white balance adjustment and store the adjusted value in memory A or memory B. Using the direct menu Press the DISPLAY button (page 11) to display the selected mode and color temperature on the screen (page 12).
4 Audio source switches CH1 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch D CH2 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch G Press the WB SET button A. When you execute the adjustment in a memory mode, the adjusted value is stored in the memory (A or B) selected in step 1. If auto white balance is executed in ATW mode, the white balance adjustment returns to the ATW mode white balance when adjustment ends. Switches for setting the audio level AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial E AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial F Refer to the block diagrams (page 149).
To record on CH3, CH4 1 Select INPUT1 using Audio Input (page 96) >CH3 Input Select and INPUT2 using CH4 Input Select in the Audio menu. 4 Attach a microphone, then close the microphone holder to secure the microphone. 5 Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO INPUT1/AUDIO INPUT2 connectors (A/B). If INPUT1 is selected using CH4 Input Select, the sound from the AUDIO INPUT1 connector will be recorded on both CH3 and CH4.
Adjusting the audio recording level Set SteadyShot (page 90) >Setting in the Camera menu to Active or Standard. For CH1, CH2 Standard: Reduces shaking of the image due to camera movement. Active: Reduces shaking of the image due to rapid camera movement, such as when walking, using stronger correction than the Standard setting. Off: Turns the image stabilization mode off.
Display Description UBG ** ** ** ** DUR **:**:**:** User bits Duration from the beginning of recording Useful Functions Direct menu operation You can check status and change settings for some items displayed directly on the LCD/ viewfinder screen. The Direct Menu function is used by assigning the function to an assignable button. The following items can be configured.
2 Move the cursor to the desired item using the V/v/B/b button or SEL/SET dial, and press the SET button or SEL/ SET dial. Notes • During push auto focus operation, Face Priority AF is activated even if Face Only AF is currently selected. • Face detection AF is not available in the following cases.
Other faces (gray) Registered face frame (double white frame) Color bars/reference audio tone You can output color bars instead of the camera image by setting Color Bars (page 90) >Setting in the Camera menu to On. The image output is restored when set to Off. A 1 kHz reference audio tone can also be output with the color bars by setting Audio Input (page 96) >1kHz Tone on Color Bars in the Audio menu to On.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Changing functions Use Assignable Button (page 116) in the System menu. You can view the assigned functions on the Assignable Button Status screen (page 16). Default assigned functions Button 1 Zebra Button 2 Peaking Button 3 Video Signal Monitor Button 4 Off Button 5 Off Button 6 Off Button 7 Direct Menu Button 8 Focus Magnifier Assignable functions For details about each function, see page 116.
This is convenient when you do not want to generate a large number of short clips, and when you want to record without worrying about exceeding the clip limit. It is still easy to find recording start points, because a Rec Start mark is recorded at the recording start point each time you start recording. For details about recording formats compatible with Clip Continuous Rec, see (page 126). Configuring before shooting Configure Interval Rec (page 103) in the Recording menu before shooting.
To cancel Clip Continuous Rec mode In recording standby mode, set Clip Continuous Rec (page 103) >Setting in the Recording menu to Off, or press an assignable button assigned with Clip Continuous Rec. When Setting is set to On, Picture Cache Rec is activated and “Cache” appears on the screen. Configuring using assignable buttons Assign Picture Cache Rec to an assignable button (page 38), and switch the function On/Off by pressing the button.
Recording format System frequency S&Q frame rate MPEG HD422/ MPEG HD420 1080P 29.97/23.98 1 to 30 fps (1 FPS units) 25 1 to 25 fps (1 FPS units) MPEG HD422 720P 59.94/29.97/ 23.98 1 to 60 fps (1 FPS units) 50/25 1 to 50 fps (1 FPS units) Notes • You cannot change the Frame Rate setting during Slow & Quick Motion recording. To change the settings, first stop recording. • Rec Review operation is not supported during Slow & Quick Motion recording.
during normal continuous recording, simultaneous recording and relay recording are not available. • When you start recording in 2-slot Simul Rec mode, if media is inserted in only one slot or the media in one slot is full, video is recorded only on the recordable media. The following recording formats for memory cards are supported for 4K & HD (Sub) recording. To exit, stop the recording. Recording format of main clip System Recording frequency format of subclip XAVC-L 3840×2160P 29.97/25/ 23.
You can save up to 64 files on an SD card or “Memory Stick” media. By loading this file into the camcorder memory, you can customize the setup of the User menu. High dynamic range (HDR) recording You can set the imaging to High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode to record and output images with BT.2020 equivalent color space and increased dynamic range. The High Dynamic Range function is enabled when the file system is exFAT. ALL (all settings) files ALL files save the configuration data of all menus.
menu. When a confirmation message appears, select Execute again. Loading a user file / ALL file A message and progress status are displayed while formatting is in progress, and the access lamp is lit red. When formatting is completed, a completion message is displayed. Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial to dismiss the message. 1 Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick” media on which the file is saved into the UTILITY SD/MS slot (page 9) with the label facing right.
2 To save on an SD card or “Memory Stick” media 1 2 Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick” media into the UTILITY SD/MS slot (page 9) with the label facing right. A scene file list screen appears. 3 Select Scene File >Save Utility SD/MS >Execute in the File menu (page 107). 4 Select a “No File” row on the save destination window using the V/v/B/b button or SEL/SET dial, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial.
• • • • • • • • • • • • English Chinese German French Italian Spanish Dutch Portuguese Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish Defining a clip name in planning metadata The following two types of clip name strings can be written in a planning metadata file.
format name up to the 44th character is used as the clip name. When neither the ASCII format name string nor UTF8-format name string is valid, a clip name in the standard format is used. Using a clip name defined in planning metadata Load a planning metadata file that contains the clip name into the memory of the camcorder, then select Clip Naming (page 106) >Auto Naming >Plan in the Media menu. Clip names are generated by adding an underscore (_) and a 5-digit serial number (00001 to 99999).
Checking the remaining capacity Proxy Recording You can check the remaining capacity on an SD card on the Media Status screen (page 16). You can record proxy data on an SD card in the UTILITY SD/MS slot simultaneously while recording to the memory cards in the memory card slots. Note • A First, make a backup of the card, then reformat the card in the device to be used.
Example: If the timecode at the recording start time is “14:30:20:05” then the file name becomes “14_30_20_05.mp4”. Changing proxy recording settings Setting the picture size Configuring before shooting Select Proxy Rec >Proxy Format in the Recording menu, and set the picture size. 1 Assign Proxy Rec Start/Stop to an assignable button (page 38). 2 Set Proxy Rec >Setting in the Recording menu to On. 3 Insert the SD card media into the UTILITY SD/MS slot (page 9) with the label facing right.
XDCAM air* Connection Control Manager (CCM) connected with the camcorder in network client mode. Connecting to Other Devices via LAN Note • The NETWORK upgrade license (option) is required to use streaming. The camcorder can connect to smartphones, tablets, and other devices via LAN connection. * XDCAM air is a cloud service that is provided by Sony. To use this service, registration is required. XDCAM air is not provided in some regions.
1 Open [Settings] on the device, select [More], and place a check mark in the [NFC] checkbox. 3 Open the device Network Settings or Wi-Fi Settings on the device, and turn Wi-Fi on. 4 Select the camcorder SSID from the SSID list in Wi-Fi Network on the device, then select WPS Push Button in Option on the device to connect. Notes 2 Turn the camcorder on. 3 Activate the NFC function. • The operation method differs depending on the device.
camcorder and device connect via the access point. The 10 most recently connected access points are displayed in the history. The connection history is saved in an ALL file, but the access passwords are not saved. Password entry is required the next time you connect after loading the ALL file. Smartphone/ tablet When the connection is successful, the network status indicator icon will show a strength of 1 or higher on the LCD/ viewfinder screen.
5 • SSID Input the SSID for the connection access point. • Security Select the encryption method. • Password Input the password for the connection access point. • DHCP Set the DHCP setting. When you set to On, the IP address is assigned to the camcorder automatically. To assign the IP address to the camcorder manually, set to Off. • IP Address Input the IP address of the camcorder. This setting is available only when DHCP is set to Off. • Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask of the camcorder.
LAN cable connections and wired LAN settings Connecting to a device using a LAN cable You can connect with a device by connecting the wired LAN connector of the camcorder to a LAN switch using a LAN cable. Note • The NETWORK upgrade license (option) is required to use this function. Computer 1 Connect the wired LAN connector of the camcorder to a LAN switch using a LAN cable. 2 Turn the camcorder on. 3 Set Wired LAN (page 110) >Setting in the Network menu to On.
Note Connecting to the Internet • Always select Set after changing the connection settings. The settings are not applied if Set is not selected. You can connect the camcorder to the Internet using a modem, wired LAN, or wireless LAN. Note • The NETWORK upgrade license (option) is required to use a modem and the wired LAN function. Connecting using a modem You can connect the camcorder to the Internet via a 3G/4G network by attaching an optional modem to the unit.
can be used simultaneously by connecting modems to both connectors. Smartphone/ tablet Notes Computer • When using a modem connected to a dedicated hub, a modem connected to the USB 3.0 (HOST) connector cannot be used. • Attach/remove the modem while the camcorder is turned off. Connecting a modem to a dedicated USB hub (CBK-DL1) connected to the USB 2.0 (HOST) connector One or two modems can be connected to a dedicated USB hub connected to the USB 2.0 (HOST) connector.
Computer Router Internet Connect to the Internet router as described in “Connecting to a device using a LAN cable” (page 55).
List of functions for network connections The following table shows the availability of network functions in each network connection mode. Network function File transfer (page 60) 1) Streaming 1) (page 62) Monitoring (page 68) Remote control of camcorder (page 67) Network connection mode Access Point Station Modem 1) Wired LAN 1) Off × a a a 2) × × a a a × a 2) a 2) × a 2) × a 2) a 2) × a 2) × 1) The NETWORK upgrade license (option) is required.
Passive Mode Turn passive mode on/off. Uploading a File Destination Directory Enter the directory on the destination server. You can upload a proxy file or original file that is recorded on the camcorder to a server on the Internet or a server on a local network via a 3G/ 4G network or access point. Notes • When editing, “s” indicates characters that cannot be changed. Correct operation is not guaranteed when editing a directory name that contains these characters.
Selecting a file and uploading Upload a file that is recorded on an SD card or an original file that is recorded on a memory card to a server. Uploading a proxy file on an SD card 1 Connect the camcorder and device using a LAN connection (page 51). 2 Launch a browser on the device and display the web remote control (page 67). 3 Display the file list screen to select a file. 6 Tap Transfer. The camcorder starts uploading the selected file. To cancel uploading, tap Cancel.
Input the directory on the server in Directory if necessary. 6 Transmitting Streaming Video and Audio Tap Transfer. The camcorder starts uploading the selected file. To cancel uploading, tap Cancel. Checking the file transfer You can transmit the video and audio recorded/ played back with the camcorder via the Internet or local network. You can check the upload status on the Job List screen that is displayed by tapping Job List on the SD Card, Slot A, or Slot B screen (page 70).
Audio Channel Notes Select the audio channels for the streaming output. • CH1/CH2 • CH3/CH4 • CH1 • CH2 • CH3 • CH4 • Streaming cannot be started under the following menu settings.
Control Manager (CCM) or connecting via XDCAM air. Using network client mode, you can also conduct intercom calls between the camcorder and a Network RX Station CCM or XDCAM air using a headset connected to the USB 3.0 (HOST) connector of the camcorder. Notes • Set the clock of the camcorder to the correct time before loading CCM and XDCAM air connection certificates. • In low voltage state, CCM and XDCAM air connection certificates cannot be loaded or cleared.
Specify “NCM: RX Server” as the destination. Notes • Streaming cannot be started under the following menu settings. When Rec Format >Codec in the System menu is set to DVCAM(MXF) When S&Q Motion >Setting in the Recording menu is set to On When Interval Rec >Setting in the Recording menu is set to On When Simul Rec >Setting in the Recording menu is set to On • Changing to network client mode during normal streaming (page 62) is not possible.
Adjust the intercom level of the headset only Adjust both the intercom level of the headset and the intercom level of the camcorder Adjust the intercom level of the camcorder only if the headset does not support the intercom level adjustment function • The following types of trigger operation occur, depending on the headset function.
Playback screen Using Web Remote Control You can access the web remote control built into the camcorder from a smartphone/tablet or computer over a network connection. Using the web remote control allows you to operate the camcorder remotely. You can start/ stop recording and adjust the recording settings with a connected device. This function is useful for setting the camcorder in a remote place, such as the top of a crane, etc.
2 Launch a browser on the device, then access “http://IP address of camcorder/ rm.html.” Web Remote Control Menu Example: When the IP address is 192.198.122.1, input http://192.168.1.1/ rm.html in the address bar. You can check the IP address of the camcorder on the Network Status screen (page 17). 3 Tapping in the top left of the screen will display the screen selection menu. Select Monitoring Settings to display the Monitoring Settings screen.
Password File transfer settings (Upload Settings) Enter the password. Passive Mode Turn passive mode on/off. You can change the server settings for uploading a proxy file or an original file that is recorded on the camcorder. Destination Directory Enter the directory on the destination server. Note • If characters that are invalid on the destination server are entered in the destination directory, files will be transferred to the user’s home directory.
To cancel or start uploading, or delete a file from the file list File transfer management (File Transfer) You can transfer original files recorded on a memory card or proxy files recorded on an SD card, manage file transfer, and configure the file transfer destination. 1 Select a file. 2 Tap at the upper right of the screen, and select an item. • Abort selected: Cancel uploading the selected file. • Delete from list: Delete the selected file from the list.
Thumbnail Screen Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen When you press the THUMBNAIL button (page 11), clips recorded on the memory card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen. You can select a clip on the thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip. The playback picture can be seen on the LCD/viewfinder screen and external monitors. Pressing the THUMBNAIL button again closes the thumbnail screen and returns to the camera image.
Notes Playing Clips • There may be momentary picture breakup or still image display at the boundary between clips. You cannot operate the camcorder during this period. • When you select a clip in the thumbnail screen and begin playback, there may be momentary picture breakup at the start of the clip. To start playback without distortion, pause playback once after starting it, press the PREV button of the playback control buttons to return to the top of the clip, then restart playback.
Clip Operations The Thumbnail menu is used to protect/delete clips, check properties, and other tasks. Thumbnail menu operations The Thumbnail menu can be used only when a thumbnail screen is displayed. 1 Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears. 2 Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears. 3 Select Thumbnail using the V/v/B/b button or SEL/SET dial, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial. To hide the Thumbnail menu, press the MENU button again.
Displaying clip properties Select Display Clip Properties in the Thumbnail menu. 1. Image of the current clip 2. Timecode indicator TC Index: Timecode of the displayed frame Start: Timecode at the recording start point End: Timecode at the recording end point Duration: Duration of the clip 3. Creation date and modified date 4. Currently selected memory card 5. Media protect icon 6. Clip number/Total number of clips 7. Battery icon 8.
3 Protecting clips (exFAT) You can protect a specified clip or all clips to protect the clips from being deleted. is added to the thumbnails of protected clips. Clips can be protected on the thumbnail screen. Copying clips You can copy clips to another memory card. Clips are copied to destination memory cards using the same names as the original clips. Protecting a specific clip 1 Notes Select Lock/Unlock Clip >Select Clip >Execute in the Thumbnail menu.
1 Select Copy Clip > All Clips in the Thumbnail menu. Filtering clips (frames) using the essence mark thumbnail screen (exFAT) A confirmation screen appears. 2 Select Execute. When a recording start mark has been recorded in a clip, you can display thumbnails for only those frames with an added recording start mark. This screen is referred to as the essence mark thumbnail screen. All clips are copied, and a completion message appears. 3 Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial to dismiss the message.
External Device Connection Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices To display recorded/playback pictures on an external monitor, select the camcorder output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected. You can also connect recording devices, such as a VTR, and record the output signal from the camcorder. You can display the same information that is visible in the viewfinder, such as status information and menus, on an external monitor.
Notes Managing/Editing Clips on a Computer • Do not perform the following operations if the access lamp is lit red. Turning the power off or disconnecting the power cord Removing the memory card Disconnecting the USB cable • When removing a memory card from a Macintosh, do not select “Card Power Off” from the memory card icon displayed on the menu bar. • Operation is not guaranteed with all computers.
2 2 Select the copy destination folder from the folder list, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial. You can also select New on the screen to create a new folder. A file name input screen appears. 3 Note Checking for copy read errors You can check for read errors after writing clips by setting USB >Error Check (page 105) in the Media menu to On. Select USB >Copy to USB (page 105) in the Media menu, insert the target recording media to copy, and select the memory card slot.
State Solution Terminate the previous During clip recording, playback, thumbnail display, operation. proxy recording, formatting/ restoring media, management file update, software update, camcorder resetting, network reset, computer connecting, confirmation screen display Insufficient supply voltage Change the battery or replace the input power supply. Notes • Clips on an external HDD/USB media cannot be copied to recording media inserted in a memory card slot.
Menu Display and Settings Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy Press the MENU button to display the setup menu on the LCD screen/viewfinder to specify various items for shooting, recording, and playback (menu can also be displayed on an external monitor). The setup menu comprises the following menus. User Menu: Menu with items configured by the user (edit using Edit User Menu). Edit User Menu menu: Menu for editing User menu items. Camera menu: Contains settings related to shooting.
Audio Audio Input Audio Output Video Output On/Off Output Format Output Display SDI/HDMI Rec Control Down Converter LCD/VF LCD Setting VF Setting Peaking Marker Zebra Gamma Display Assist Display On/Off TC/UB Timecode Users Bit HDMI TC Out Recording S&Q Motion Interval Rec Picture Cache Rec Clip Continuous Rec Simul Rec 4K & HD (Sub) Rec 1) Proxy Rec Rec Review Thumbnail Display Clip Properties Lock/Unlock Clip Delete Clip Copy Clip Copy Sub Clip 1) Thumbnail View Customize View Media Update Me
Entering a character string Setup Menu Operations When you select an item, such as a file name, which requires character entry, the character entry screen appears. Press the MENU button to display the setup menu on the LCD screen/viewfinder to specify various items for shooting, recording, and playback (menu can also be displayed on an external monitor). 1 Menu controls MENU button (page 10) Turn menu mode on/off for setup menu operation.
Note • When only the MENU button is pressed to display the normal setup menu, User Menu Only is displayed under Menu Settings in the System menu. Press and hold the SEL/SET dial and press the MENU button to display User Menu with Lock. 3 Set to On, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial. The LCD/viewfinder screen display switches to the passcode number input screen. 4 Enter an arbitrary number. Enter a 4-digit number in the range 0000 to 9999. The default value is 0000.
menu. Press and hold the SEL/SET dial and press the MENU button to display User Menu with Lock. 3 Place a check mark in the individual checkboxes to specify which sub-items to add. Set to Off, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial. 4 The LCD/viewfinder screen display switches to the passcode number input screen. 4 The item/sub-item(s) are added. Note Enter the passcode number used to lock the menu. • The same item or sub-item cannot be registered twice.
3 Move the triangle mark and line to the destination of the item, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial. The item is moved. Restoring the User menu to factory default state 1 Select Edit User Menu >Customize Reset in the User menu. The Customize Reset screen appears. 2 Select Reset, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial. A confirmation screen appears. 3 Select Execute, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial. The User menu is restored to the factory default state.
Setup Menu List This section describes the function and settings of the items in each menu. Factory default settings are shown in bold (for example, 18dB).
Camera menu Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Focus Face Detection AF Face Only AF / Face detection AF Face Priority AF / Off settings ND Filter ND filter settings Gain Gain settings Description Enables/disables face detection AF. Focus Macro On / Off Turns macro mode on/off. Preset1 1/128 / 1/64 / 1/32 / 1/16 / 1/8 / 1/4 Sets the preset 1 value of the ND filter. Preset2 1/128 / 1/64 / 1/32 / 1/16 / 1/8 / 1/4 Sets the preset 2 value of the ND filter.
Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Description Shutter Mode Speed / Angle Selects the operating mode of the electronic shutter. Used for shooting fast-moving subjects clearly. Selects the mode for setting the shutter speed in seconds (Speed) or as a shutter angle (Angle). Electronic shutter operating condition settings Sets the shutter speed when Speed mode is selected.
Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Auto Exposure Auto Shutter Brightness automatic exposure settings Color Bars Color bar settings Description Turns the auto shutter control function on/off. On / Off A.SHT Limit 1/100 / 1/150 / 1/200 / 1/250 / 1/2000 Sets the fastest shutter speed of the auto shutter function. A.SHT Point F5.6 / F8 / F11 Sets the F-stop value of the iris where auto shutter operation starts.
Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Description Auto Black Balance Auto Black Balance Execute / Cancel Executes the auto black balance function. Auto black balance settings Video Light Set Notes • Cannot be set during recording or color bar display. • Cannot be set when in Interval Rec mode, frame recording mode, or slow shutter mode. Video Light Set Power Link / Rec Link / Rec Link + Stby Sets the lighting control method for the video light attached to the Multi Interface Shoe.
Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description White Preset White 10000K to 2100K (3200K) Adjusts the preset color temperature when a preset is selected in white balance mode. White balance settings Note • You cannot check the change on the screen even if the Preset White setting is changed when a preset is not selected in white balance mode. White Setting White balance adjustment settings Color Temp 50000K to 1500K (3200K) Displays the white balance color temperature saved in memory A.
Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Offset White Offset White On / Off Selects whether to add (On) or not to add (Off) an offset value to the white balance in memory A. Warm Cool –99.0 to +99.0 (±0.0) When Offset White is set to On, this specifies the offset (as a color temperature) to add to the white balance in memory A. (Note that the error increases for higher offset color temperatures. Adjust while viewing the actual image.) Warm Cool Balance –99.0 to +99.0 (±0.
Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Knee Setting On / Off Turns the knee correction function on/off. (Enabled when Gamma >Gamma Category is set to STD) Auto Knee On / Off Turns the auto knee function on/off. Point 75% to 109% (90%) Sets the knee point. Slope –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the knee slope. Knee Saturation On / Off Enables/disables knee saturation adjustment (adjusts coloring above the knee point).
Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Detail(HD) Manual Setting On / Off Turns the detail adjustment function on/off. Level –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the detail level. Frequency –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the center frequency of the detail (detail thickness). The detail is thinner the higher the center frequency, and thicker the lower the center frequency. Knee Aperture On / Off Turns the knee aperture correction function on/off. Knee Aperture Level –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the knee aperture level.
Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Aperture Setting On / Off Enables/disables aperture correction (processing that improves resolution by adding a high-frequency aperture signal to the video signal to correct deterioration due to highfrequency characteristics). Level –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the aperture correction level. Setting On / Off Turns the matrix correction function on/off. Adaptive Matrix On / Off Turns the adaptive matrix function on/off.
Audio Item Sub-items and Settings Description Audio Input CH2 Wind Filter On / Off Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel 2 on/off. CH3 Wind Filter On / Off Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel 3 on/off. CH4 Wind Filter On / Off Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel 4 on/off. CH3 Level Control Auto / Manual Selects auto/manual adjustment of the input level for recording on channel 3.
Video menu Video Item Sub-items and Settings Output On/Off SDI Video output settings Description Turns the SDI output on/off. On / Off HDMI On / Off Output Format SDI Output format settings • For details about settings, see HDMI “Video formats and output signals” (page 127). Output Display SDI / HDMI On / Off Output signal settings SDI/HDMI Rec Setting On / Off Control Turns the HDMI output on/off. Sets the resolution of the SDI output. SET: Set function. Sets the resolution of the HDMI output.
LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description Peaking Setting On / Off Turns the peaking function on/off. Type Normal / Color Selects the peaking type. Normal: Normal peaking Color: Color peaking Normal Peaking Frequency Normal / High Selects standard peaking frequency (Normal) or high peaking frequency (High). Normal Peaking Level 0 to 99 (50) Sets the normal peaking level. Color B&W / Red / Yellow / Blue Selects the color of the color peaking signal.
LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description Marker User Box H Position –479 to +479 (±0) Sets the horizontal position of the box cursor center. User Box V Position –464 to +464 (±0) Sets the vertical position of the box cursor center. Setting On / Off Turns the zebra function on/off. Zebra Select 1 / 2 / Both Selects the zebra pattern type (Zebra1, Zebra2, Both). Zebra1 Level 0% to 107% (70%) Sets the Zebra1 display level.
LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description Display On/Off GPS Display item settings On / Off SteadyShot On / Off Gamma On / Off SDI/HDMI Rec Control On / Off Gamma Display Assist On / Off Proxy Status On / Off Focus Assist Indicator On / Off Focus Assist Area On / Off Media Status On / Off Video Signal Monitor Off / Waveform / Vector / Histogram Clip Name On / Off White Balance On / Off Scene File On / Off Auto Exposure Mode On / Off Auto Exposure Level On / Off Timecode On / Off ND Filter On / Off
TC/UB menu TC/UB Item Sub-items and Settings Timecode Mode Preset / Regen / Clock Timecode settings Users Bit User bits settings HDMI TC Out Timecode output settings Description Sets the timecode running mode. Preset: Starts the timecode from the specified value. Regen (regeneration): Starts the timecode by continuing the timecode of the previous clip. Clock: Uses the internal clock as the timecode. Run Rec Run / Free Run Rec Run: Runs only when recording.
Recording Item Sub-items and Settings Description Interval Rec Setting On / Off Interval recording mode settings Interval Time Turns interval recording mode on/off. Selects the interval between recordings in Interval Rec mode 1sec / 2sec / 3sec / 4sec / 5sec / (when Interval Rec is set to On).
Recording Item Sub-items and Settings 4K & HD (Sub) Setting On / Off Rec Description Turns 4K & HD (Sub) recording mode on/off. 4K & HD (Sub) recording mode settings Note • This item is displayed when the MPEG HD upgrade license (option) is installed. Proxy Rec Proxy recording mode settings Rec Review Recording review settings Setting On / Off Turns proxy recording mode on/off. Proxy Format 1920×1080(9Mbps) / 1280×720(9Mbps) / 1280×720(6Mbps) / 640×360(3Mbps) / 480×270(1Mbps) / 480×270(0.
Thumbnail Item Sub-items and Settings Copy Sub Clip All Clips Copy sub-clips Description Copies all sub-clips on media recorded in 4K & HD (Sub) recording mode to another media as main clips. Note • This item is displayed when the MPEG HD upgrade license (option) is installed. Thumbnail View Essence Mark Thumbnail All / Rec Start Displays thumbnails of frames with recording start marks. Thumbnail screen Clip Thumbnail display settings Displays thumbnails of recorded clips.
Media Item Sub-items and Settings Clip Naming Auto Naming Title / Plan Settings relating to clip naming and deletion Description Selects the clip naming format. Title: Sets naming specified by Title Prefix. Plan: Uses a name specified in planning metadata, if available. If no name is specified in planning metadata, the name specified by Title Prefix is used. Note • This item is displayed when the NETWORK upgrade license (option) is installed.
Media Item Sub-items and Settings Planning Metadata Load Media(A) or Settings relating to Load Media(B) Execute / Cancel planning metadata operations Description Loads planning metadata from the memory card in slot A or B. Select Execute to display the list of the planning metadata files stored on the memory card in slot A or B. Select a file using Load and then select Execute to load the file. Notes Note • The file list displays up to 64 files.
File Item Sub-items and Settings Description All File Load Utility SD/MS Execute / Cancel Loads an ALL file from an SD card or “Memory Stick” media. Execute: Execute function. Save Utility SD/MS Execute / Cancel Saves an ALL file to an SD card or “Memory Stick” media. Execute: Execute function. ALL file settings Scene File Scene file settings File ID Displays a screen for editing the file ID of ALL files.
Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description AP Mode Settings Channel Sets the wireless LAN channel. Auto(5GHz) / Auto / CH1 / Auto(5GHz) is available on the PXW-Z190V only. CH2 / CH3 / CH4 / CH5 / CH6 Access point mode / CH7 / CH8 / CH9 / CH10 / connection settings CH11 ST Mode Settings Camera SSID & Password Displays the SSID and password of the camcorder. Regenerate Password Execute / Cancel Creates a new password. Execute: Execute function.
Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description ST Mode Settings DNS Auto On / Off Turns auto DNS acquisition on/off. Station mode connection settings Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server of the camcorder when DNS Auto is set to Off. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server of the camcorder when DNS Auto is set to Off. Manual Register Enter the SSID for the destination to connect. Security None / WEP / WPA Set the type of security for the destination to connect.
Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description Modem Setting On / Off Turns the modem connection on/off. Modem settings Note • This item is displayed when the NETWORK upgrade license (option) is installed. Modem1 Device Name Displays the device name of modem 1. Modem1 IP Address Displays the IP address of modem 1. Modem1 Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of modem 1. Modem2 Device Name Displays the device name of modem 2. Modem2 IP Address Displays the IP address of modem 2.
Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description File Transfer Auto Upload (Proxy) On / Off Turns proxy file auto transfer on/off. Auto Upload Server Selects the auto upload server for proxy files. Displays the display name configured in Server Settings (NCM) and Server Settings 1 to 3. File transfer settings Note • This item is displayed when Clear Completed Jobs Execute / Cancel the NETWORK upgrade license Clear All Jobs (option) is Execute / Cancel installed.
Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description Streaming Setting On / Off Starts (On) or stops (Off) streaming. Note Destination Select • This item is displayed when the NETWORK upgrade license Destination Settings1 (option) is Display Name installed. Selects preset settings (Destination Settings1/Destination Settings2/Destination Settings3) comprising streaming destination settings configured beforehand. Enter the display name shown in the streaming destination setup menu.
System menu System Item Base Setting Shooting mode settings Rec Format Recording format settings Sub-items and Settings Description Shooting Mode SDR / HDR Selects the dynamic range mode. Frequency 59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 (NTSC Area: 59.94, PAL Area: 50) Selects the system frequency. File System exFAT / FAT Selects the file system. Note • This item is displayed when the MPEG HD upgrade license (option) is installed. Codec Sets the recording/playback mode.
System Item Sub-items and Settings Rec Format 50 Description XAVC-L 3840×2160P 1920×1080P 50 1920×1080P 35 1920×1080i 50 1920×1080i 35 1920×1080i 25 1280×720P 50 MPEG HD422 1920×1080i 50 1280×720P 50 MPEG HD420 1920×1080i HQ 1440×1080i HQ 1280×720P HQ DVCAM(MXF) 720×576i XAVC-L 3840×2160P 1920×1080P 50 1920×1080P 35 MPEG HD422 1920×1080P 50 1280×720P 50 MPEG HD420 1920×1080P HQ XAVC-L 3840×2160P 1920×1080P 50 1920×1080P 35 MPEG HD422 1920×1080P 50 1280×720P 50 MPEG HD420 1920×1080P HQ
System Item Assignable Button Sub-items and Settings Description <1> to <8> Off / Push AF/Push MF / Face Detection AF / Focus Macro / Assignable button Auto ND Filter / Push Auto ND / function Push Auto Iris / Turbo Gain / assignment AGC / Shutter / Auto Exposure settings Level / Spotlight / Backlight / Flash Band Reduce / Digital Extender ×2 / Handle Zoom / SteadyShot / Color Bars / Preset White Select / ATW / ATW Hold / Marker / Zebra / Peaking / Video Signal Monitor / Focus Magnifier / Lens Info / LCD
System Item Sub-items and Settings Assignable Button Rec Review: Starts recording review. Last Clip Del.: Executes the last clip delete (retake) function. Thumbnail: Turns the thumbnail screen display on/off. NFC: Executes the NFC function. Network Client Mode1): Turns network client mode on/off. Intercom Level1): Displays the intercom level adjustment bar. Streaming1): Starts or stops streaming. Auto Upload (Proxy)1): Turns proxy file auto transfer on/ off. Direct Menu: Displays the direct menu.
System Item Sub-items and Settings Menu Settings Direct Menu with Menu settings On / Off Description Sets whether to start direct menu operation by pressing the SET button. Note • When set to On, registered face detection using the face detection AF function becomes unavailable. Also, the currently registered face is cleared. User Menu Only On / Off Sets whether to display the User menu only (On) or display the menu list (Off) when the camcorder displays the menu.
Appendix Important Notes on Operation About the battery pack Using your camcorder abroad To charge the battery pack • Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder. Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/ region using the BC-U1A (supplied) or optional BC-U2A charger within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
About charging the battery pack • Use the Charger (supplied) to charge the designated batteries only. If you charge other types of batteries, those batteries may leak, heat up, burst, or give an electric shock, resulting in burns or injury. • Remove the charged battery from the Charger. • The charge lamp of the supplied Charger flashes in 2 patterns as follows: Fast-flashing...Turns on and off rapidly at about 0.15-second intervals. Slow-flashing...Turns on and off alternately for about 1.
wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor. To clean the LCD screen The surface of the LCD screen is coated. If you scratch the surface, the coating may be come off. Mind the following points when cleaning and handling it. • If hand grease or hand cream remains on the screen, the coating comes off more easily. Wipe it early. • The coating may be scratched if you wipe the screen with a tissue, etc.
connected or the battery pack attached. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date. These colors are not recorded onto the memory cards. About consumable parts • The fan and battery are consumable parts that will need periodic replacement.
based on the orbital information (almanac data) and travel time of the signals, etc. Determining a location is called “triangulating.” A GPS receiver can determine the location’s latitude and longitude by receiving signals from 3 or more satellites. Notes on Internet security • Use the camcorder behind a firewall that is designed with safety. Do not connect the camcorder to a network that is able to be connected to unreliable device.
is about 10 m (33 feet). Depending on the environment of the location, the triangulating error can be greater. In this case, your actual location may not match the location on the map based on the GPS information. Meanwhile, the GPS satellites are controlled by the United States Department of Defense, and the degree of accuracy may be changed intentionally. • Error during the triangulating process The camcorder acquires location information periodically during triangulating.
Video Formats About recording media Recording media and compatible formats x Normal recording Note • MPEG HD422 and MPEG HD420 are displayed when the MPEG HD upgrade license (option) is installed.
Special recording modes and compatible formats Note • MPEG HD422 and MPEG HD420 are displayed when the MPEG HD upgrade license (option) is installed. The MPEG HD upgrade license (option) must also be installed to use the 4K & HD (Sub) recording function.
Output Formats and Limitations Video formats and output signals SDI OUT connector output formats Recording format setting SDI output setting Output signal/Conversion method Rec Format >Frequency in the System menu Rec Format >Video Output Format >SDI in Output signal Format in the System the Video menu menu 59.94 3840×2160P 1920×1080P 29.97 23.98 1920×1080P (Level A) 1920×1080 59.94P Level-A 1920×1080P (Level B) 1920×1080 59.94P Level-B 1920×1080i 1920×1080 59.
Recording format setting SDI output setting Output signal/Conversion method Rec Format >Frequency in the System menu Rec Format >Video Output Format >SDI in Output signal Format in the System the Video menu menu 50 3840×2160P 1920×1080P 25 1920×1080P (Level A) 1920×1080 50P Level-A 1920×1080P (Level B) 1920×1080 50P Level-B 1920×1080i 1920×1080 50i 1920×1080P (Level A) 1920×1080 50P Level-A 1920×1080P (Level B) 1920×1080 50P Level-B 1920×1080i 1920×1080 50i 720×576i 720×576 50i 1920×1
Recording format setting HDMI output setting Output signal/Conversion method Rec Format >Frequency in the System menu Rec Format >Video Output Format >HDMI Output signal Format in the System in the Video menu menu 29.97 3840×2160P 23.98 1920×1080 59.94i (PsF) 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080 59.94i (PsF) 720×480i 720×480 59.94i (PsF) 1280×720P 1280×720P 1280×720 59.94P (2-2RP) 720×480i 720×480 59.94i (PsF) 3840×2160P 3840×2160P 3840×2160 23.98P 1920×1080P 1920×1080 23.
Network and video output combinations The following table shows the network and video output combinations available when the NETWORK upgrade license (option) is installed.
Items Saved in an All File/Scene File Table legend a: Saved ×: Not saved –: Not saved (temporary setting) Camera Item Sub-item All File Scene File Focus Face Detection AF a × Focus Macro a × Preset1 a a Preset2 a a Preset3 a a Gain a a Gain a a Gain a a Gain a a High Sensitivity Mode a a Shockless Gain a a Mode a a Shutter Speed a a Shutter Angle a a ECS a a ECS Frequency a a Level a a Mode a a Speed a a Auto ND Filter a a AG
Item Sub-item All File Scene File Handle Zoom Setting a × High a × Low a × Setting a × Speed Zoom Auto Black Balance Auto Black Balance – – Video Light Set Video Light Set a × Paint 1) Not saved when Scene File >Scene White Data in the File menu is set to Off.
Item Sub-item All File Scene File Knee Setting a a Auto Knee a a Point a a Slope a a Knee Saturation a a Knee Saturation Level a a Setting × a Level a a Manual Setting a a Level a a Frequency a a Knee Aperture a a Knee Aperture Level a a White Limit a a Black Limit a a V Detail Creation a a Manual Setting a a Level a a Frequency a a Knee Aperture a a Knee Aperture Level a a White Limit a a Black Limit a a V Detail Creation a a Manu
Audio Item Sub-item All File Scene File Audio Input CH2 EXT Input Select a × CH3 Input Select a × CH4 Input Select a × INPUT1 MIC Reference a × INPUT2 MIC Reference a × Internal MIC Level a × Line Input Reference a × Reference Level a × CH1 Wind Filter a × CH2 Wind Filter a × CH3 Wind Filter a × CH4 Wind Filter a × CH3 Level Control a × CH4 Level Control a × CH3 Input Level a × CH4 Input Level a × Limiter Mode a × CH1&2 AGC Mode a × CH3&4 AGC Mode
LCD/VF Item Sub-item All File Scene File LCD Setting Brightness a × VF Setting Brightness a × Color Mode a × Setting a × Type a × Normal Peaking Frequency a × Normal Peaking Level a × Color a × Color Peaking Level a × Setting a × Color a × Center Marker a × Safety Zone a × Safety Area a × Aspect Marker a × Aspect Mask a × Aspect Safety Zone a × Aspect Safety Area a × Aspect Select a × Guide Frame a × 100% Marker a × User Box a × User Bo
Item Sub-item All File Scene File Display On/Off Network Status a × File Transfer Status a × Rec/Play Status a × Tally a × NCM/Streaming Status a × Battery Remain a × Focus Mode a × Focus Position a × Focus Macro a × Face Detection Frame a × Lens Info a × Rec Format a × Frame Rate a × Zoom Position a × Digital Extender a × GPS a × SteadyShot a × Gamma a × SDI/HDMI Rec Control a × Gamma Display Assist a × Proxy Status a × Focus Assist Indica
TC/UB Item Sub-item All File Scene File Timecode Mode a × Run a × Setting × × Reset – – TC Format a × Mode a × Setting × × Setting a × Users Bit HDMI TC Out Recording Item Sub-item All File Scene File S&Q Motion Setting a × Frame Rate a × Setting × × Interval Time a × Number of Frames a × Pre-Lighting a × Setting a × Interval Rec Picture Cache Rec Cache Rec Time a × Setting a × Find Mode a × Setting a × Rec Button Set a × 4K & HD (Sub)
Item Sub-item Thumbnail View Essence Mark Thumbnail – – Clip Thumbnail – – Thumbnail Caption a a Scene File Customize View All File Scene File Media Item Sub-item All File Update Media Media(A) – – Media(B) – – Format Media USB Clip Naming Planning Metadata Media(A) – – Media(B) – – Utility SD/MS – – Select Folder – – View Clip List – – Rename Folder – – Error Check a × Format USB – – Copy to USB – – Media Remain – – Auto Naming a × Title Prefix
File Item Sub-item User File Load Utility SD/MS – – Save Utility SD/MS – – File ID × × Load Customize Data a × Load White Data a × Load Utility SD/MS – – Save Utility SD/MS – – File ID a × Load Network Data × × All File Scene File All File Scene File Recall Internal Memory – – Store Internal Memory – – Load Utility SD/MS – – Save Utility SD/MS – – File ID × a Scene White Data a × All File Scene File Network Item Sub-item 1 Sub-item 2 Access Authentica
Item Sub-item 1 Sub-item 2 All File Scene File ST Mode Settings Camera Remote Control – a × Connected Network SSID a × Security a × Password × × DHCP a × IP Address a × Subnet Mask a × Gateway a × DNS Auto a × Primary DNS Server a × Secondary DNS Server a × SSID a × Security a × Password × × DHCP a × IP Address a × Subnet Mask a × Gateway a × DNS Auto a × Primary DNS Server a × Secondary DNS Server a × SSID a × Security a × Passwor
Item Sub-item 1 Sub-item 2 All File Scene File Modem Setting – a × Modem1 Device Name – – – Modem1 IP Address – – – Modem1 Subnet Mask – – – Modem2 Device Name – – – Modem2 IP Address – – – Modem2 Subnet Mask – – – × Network Client Mode Setting – a NCM Settings Select – a × NCM Settings1 Display Name a × CCM Address a × CCM Port a × User Name × × Password × × CCM Certificate × × CCM Certificate Status × × Camera Control a × Camera Setting ×
Item Sub-item 1 Sub-item 2 All File Scene File Streaming Setting – × × Destination Select – a × Destination Settings1 Display Name a × Streaming Type a × Streaming Format a × Audio Channel a × Destination Address a × Destination Port a × Reset – – – – All File Scene File Destination Settings2 Network Reset Same as Destination Settings1. Destination Settings3 Same as Destination Settings1.
Item Sub-item 1 Sub-item 2 Menu Settings Direct Menu with – All File a Scene File × User Menu Only – a × User Menu with Lock – × × Fan Control Setting – a × All Reset Reset – – – Reset without Network – – – Install Status MPEG HD – – Network – – Option Version Version Number – – – Version Up – – – 143
Troubleshooting Power supply Symptom Cause Solution The camcorder does not power on. No battery pack is mounted and no power is supplied to the DC IN connector. The battery pack is completely exhausted. The battery pack becomes exhausted. Mount a battery pack (page 20) or connect to AC power using an AC adapter (page 21). The power supply cuts while operating. The battery pack becomes The ambient temperature is very low. exhausted very quickly. The battery pack is inadequately charged.
External devices Symptom Solution The computer does not recognize the camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, then connect it again securely. Disconnect the USB cable from your computer, reboot your computer, and follow the steps again in the correct order. Clips cannot be loaded on Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, restart the camcorder, and then connect it the computer. again. Application software must be installed to load clips on your computer (page 78).
Error/Warning Indications The camcorder informs you of situations where warning, caution, or an operation check is required, through messages on the viewfinder screen, the recording/tally lamp, and a buzzer. The warning sound is emitted from the built-in speaker and headphones connected to the headphone connector. Error indications The camcorder will stop operation when the following kind of display occurs.
Warning indication on LCD/viewfinder Warning sound Clips Near Full Intermittent Flashing Clips Full Continuous Last Clip Recording Intermittent Flashing Media(A) Near Full1) Intermittent Flashing The number of additional clips that can be recorded on the memory card is getting low. Replace at the earliest convenience. The maximum number of clips that can be recorded on a memory card has been reached. Recording or copying more clips is not possible. Replace immediately.
Display message Cause and Solution Copy All Sub Clips NG: Reached Clip Number Limit NG: Same File Already Exists NG: Not Enough Capacity Copying of all sub-clips using Copy All Sub Clips failed because of the displayed reason. • The maximum number of clips is reached. • There is a file with the same name. • There is not enough capacity for copying. Replace the media.
Block Diagrams See related items in “Setting the audio to record” (page 33) and “Setup Menu List” (page 87).
Audio Input (CH3&4) OFF INPUT1 INPUT2 Internal MIC Shoe CH1 Shoe CH2 L R [CH3 Input Select] Off INPUT1 Internal MIC Shoe CH1 [CH4 Input Select] Off INPUT1 INPUT2 Internal MIC Shoe CH2 [CH3 Wind Filter] On Off [CH4 Wind Filter] On Off [CH3 Level Control] Auto Manual [CH4 Level Control] Auto Manual [CH3 Input Level] 0ˋ99 [CH4 Input Level] 0ˋ99 [Limiter Mode] [CH3&4 AGC Mode] Mono Off, ˋ6dB Stereo ˋ9dB, ˋ12dB ˋ15dB, ˋ17dB SG CH3 CH4 [Color Bar] [1kHz Tone on Color Bar] One or both are on 150
Audio Output CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 Ch MIX [HDMI Output CH] CH1/CH2,CH3/CH4 [Analog Output CH] CH1/CH2,CH3/CH4 [Monitor CH] CH1,CH2,CH3,CH4, CH1/CH2,CH3/CH4, MIX ALL SDI OUT HDMI OUT [Headphone Out] Mono/Stereo Analog OUT Alarm Beep [Alarm/Beep Level] 0ˋ7 0ˋ50 L R Headphone Internal Speaker 151
Recording format (video) Specifications XAVC Long XAVC-L QFHD mode: VBR, 150 Mbps (max), MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-L HD 50 mode: VBR, 50 Mbps (max), MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-L HD 35 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps (max), MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-L HD 25 mode: VBR, 25 Mbps (max), MPEG-4 H.264/AVC General Mass Approx. 2.3 kg (5 lb 1.1 oz) (body only) Approx. 2.8 kg (6 lb 2.
Recording frame rate Recording/playback time XAVC Long XAVC-L QFHD mode: 3840×2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P XAVC-L HD 50 mode: 1920×1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P 1280×720/59.94P, 50P XAVC-L HD 35 mode: 1920×1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P XAVC-L HD 25 mode: 1920×1080/59.94i, 50i XAVC Long XAVC-L QFHD mode When using 128 GB memory card: Approx. 88 minutes XAVC-L HD 50 mode When using 128 GB memory card: Approx.
S/N ratio Lens 57 dB (Y) (typical) Horizontal resolution Lens mount 2000 TV lines or more (3840×2160P mode) 1000 TV lines or more (1920×1080P mode) Fixed type Zoom ratio Shutter speed 25× 1/24 to 1/8000 sec. Focal length Slow & Quick Motion 3.7 mm to 92.5 mm (35 mm equivalent of 28.
Lens hood (1) Large eyecup (1) CD-ROM “Operating instructions” (1) Before Using This Unit (1) Warranty booklet (1) Timecode output BNC type (1), switchable with TC IN connector 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω USB connector Multi/Micro USB (1) Host: USB 3.0/2.0 type A (1), USB 2.0 type A (1) Software Downloads Headphone output When the unit is used with a PC connection, download device drivers, plug-ins, and application software, where applicable, from the Sony Professional products web site.
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Customize View 105 Index D Date and time 22 Delete Clip 104 Detail (HD mode) 95 Detail(QFHD) 94 Detail (SD mode) 95 Digital extender 13 Display Clip Properties 74, 104 Display On/Off 100 Down Converter 98 A AC adapter 21 Access point mode 14, 109 AF mode 28 AGC 30, 35, 89 All File 44, 108 All Reset 118 Aperture 96 Assignable Button 39, 116 Assignable buttons 38 ATW 32 Audio 29 Audio Input 96 AUDIO INPUT1 connector 33 AUDIO INPUT2 connector 33 Audio menu 96 Audio monitoring 29 Audio Output 97 Audio record
HDMI TC Out 102 HDR 44 Headphone jack 29 HLG 44 Hours Meter 117 Nonlinear editing 78 O Output Display 98 Output Format 98 Output On/Off 98 Output signal 127 I Image stabilization 35 INPUT1 switch 33 INPUT2 switch 33 Intercom calling 65 Internal microphone 8, 33, 96 Iris ring 30 IRIS switch 30 P Paint menu 91 Peaking 99 Planning Metadata 107 Planning metadata 46 Pre-installed rechargeable battery 121 Preset mode 31 Proxy recording 49 Proxy recording mode 104 PUSH (lens hood release) button 22 K Knee 94
T Z TC/UB menu 102 Telephoto 27 Thumbnail menu 104 Thumbnail screen 71 Thumbnail View 105 Time data 35 Time Zone 22 Timecode 35, 74, 102 Zebra 100 Zoom 27 Zoom lever 27 Zoom ring 28 U Update Media 105 USB cable 78 USB media 78, 105 USB wireless LAN module 51 User bits 35 User File 44, 107 User menu 81, 85, 87 Users Bit 102 Using your camcorder abroad 119 UTC 22 UTILITY SD/MS slot 9, 44, 49 V Variable mode 31 Version 118 VF Setting 98 Video format 127 Video Light Set 91 Video menu 98 Viewfinder 12 diopt
