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Sony PXW-Z190V Operating Instructions Manual

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4-740-700-11(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
© 2018 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-740-700-11(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 © 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview Location and Function of Parts ..........6 Main unit ................ 6 Screen Display ................. 11 LCD/viewfinder screen ..........11 Status screen ..............13 Preparation Power Supply ................16 Using a battery pack ............. 16 Using AC power ............17 Turning the camcorder on/off ........
  • Page 3 Changing Basic Settings ............25 Video format ..............25 Adjusting the brightness ..........26 Adjusting for natural colors (white balance) ....27 Setting the audio to record ........... 29 Image stabilization ............31 Time data ..............31 Useful Functions ..............32 Direct menu operation ..........
  • Page 4 Clip Operations ............... 54 Thumbnail menu operations ......... 54 Displaying clip properties ..........55 Protecting clips ............. 56 Copying clips ............... 56 Deleting clips ............... 57 Filtering clips (frames) using the essence mark thumbnail screen ............ 57 Changing the information displayed on the thumbnail screen ..............
  • Page 5 Video Formats ............... 100 About recording media ..........100 Special recording modes and compatible formats ..100 Maximum recording time for a clip ......101 Output Formats and Limitations ........102 Video formats and output signals ....... 102 Limitations between recording functions ....104 Troubleshooting ..............

  • Page 6: Location And Function Of Parts

    Overview Location and Function of Parts For details about the usage and function of each part, see the referenced page. Main unit Hook for shoulder strap (9) Wi-Fi antenna ASSIGN7/DIRECT MENU button (34) (N mark) • Hold an NFC-compatible smartphone near this mark to establish a wireless connection between the camcorder and smartphone.
  • Page 7 Internal microphone (29) Recording/tally lamp (front) (92) Flashes when the remaining capacity on the recording media or battery is low. ASSIGN6 button FULL AUTO button (22) ND FILTER switch ND FILTER mode switch FOCUS switch (24) ASSIGN3/VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR button ASSIGN1/ZEBRA button ASSIGN2/PEAKING button INPUT1 switch (29)
  • Page 8 BATT RELEASE button (16) Note Battery pack attachment (16) • Do not cover the air inlet. Multi/Micro USB connector (59) REMOTE connector The REMOTE connector is used for controlling USB3.0 (HOST) connector (type A) start/stop of recording and other functions on the SDI OUT connector (58) video device and peripherals connected to it.
  • Page 9 To attach a shoulder strap Zoom ring (24) Attach a shoulder strap to the hooks for the Focus ring (24) shoulder strap. Full MF switch (24) Switch manual focus mode on/off by moving the focus ring forward/back. Lens cover lever (18) Opens/closes the lens cover.
  • Page 10 THUMBNAIL button (52) Bottom Side STOP/CAM button (53) STATUS CHECK button (13) PREV button (53) V/v/B/b/SET button (64) MENU button (64) F REV button (53) PLAY/PAUSE button (53) F FWD button (53) NEXT button (53) LCD BRIGHT button (19) DISPLAY button (11) Tripod screw holes (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch) LCD screen (19) Compatible with 1/4-20UNC screws and 3/8-...

  • Page 11: Screen Display

    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 81). Information displayed on the screen while shooting Network status indicator (page 12) Focus mode indicator (page 33)
  • Page 12 SDI output/HDMI output Rec Control indicator Displayed when Display On/Off >SDI/HDMI Rec Control in the LCD/VF menu and SDI/ HDMI Rec Control >Setting in the Video menu are both set to On. Digital extender indicator (page 91) Focus assist indicator Media remaining capacity indicator White balance mode indicator Automatic mode...

  • Page 13: Status Screen

    Audio Status screen Network Connection Icon Displays the input setting, audio level meter, and mode status wind noise reduction filter setting for each Station mode Wi-Fi channel. connected CH1 level meter CH1 level meter Wi-Fi signal CH1 Input Source CH1 input source strength (4 CH1 Ref./Sens.
  • Page 14 Media Status screen Proxy Rec Proxy recording On/Off Displays the remaining space, available recording status and setting time, and estimated service life of the recording Video Output Status screen media (memory card A/memory card B) and Displays the SDI, HDMI, and video output UTILITY media.
  • Page 15 UTILITY media Displays an estimate of the Setting Status Description remaining capacity remaining recording time of display display the recording media inserted Station Mode Non Active Not operating in in the UTILITY SD/MS slot station mode. in units of minutes. Or Displayed when displays the remaining Wi-Fi chip fails.

  • Page 16: Power Supply

    LCD/viewfinder screen For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and (page 11). AC adaptors listed below. Lithium-ion battery packs...

  • Page 17: Using Ac Power

    Using AC power Turning the camcorder on/off Connecting the camcorder to a power outlet To turn the camcorder on, set the ON/STANDBY allows use without worrying about the need to switch (page 8) to the ON position ([). To turn the recharge the battery pack.

  • Page 18: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Attaching Devices When you turn the camcorder on for the first time Attaching the lens hood 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.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Screens

    Diopter adjustment dial Adjusting the Screens Move it until the picture becomes clear. 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...

  • Page 20: Using Memory Cards

    • 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 When memory cards are loaded in both card slots memory card slots.

  • Page 21: Checking The Remaining Recording Time

    A message and progress status (%) are displayed Checking the remaining recording while formatting is in progress, and the access time lamp is lit red. When restoration ends, a completion message While recording (or standing by to record), you appears. can check the remaining space for the memory If restoration fails cards loaded in the card slots on the A/B slot...

  • Page 22: Basic Operation Procedure

    Shooting Basic Operation Procedure Continuous recording on the memory Shooting cards (Relay Rec) Basic shooting is conducted using the following When memory cards are inserted in both slots A procedure. and B, recording automatically switches to the second memory card just before the remaining Attach the necessary devices, and check capacity on the first card is reduced to zero.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Zoom

    About clips Using the power zoom lever Zoom by pressing the power zoom lever C. Clip (recording data) Lightly press the power zoom lever C for a When you stop recording, video, audio, and slower zoom. Fully press it for a faster zoom. subsidiary data from the start to end of the Wide view: Wide recording are recorded as a single clip on a...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Focus

    • While in Full MF mode, the auto focus and push auto Using the zoom ring focus functions do not work. • Macro is set to off regardless of the Focus Macro Zoom by turning the zoom ring B. setting in the Camera menu. You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the zoom ring B.

  • Page 25: Monitoring Audio While Shooting

    magnifier screen appears showing the part of the image magnified. Changing Basic Settings The magnification switches between 4× and 8× each time the button is pressed when the recording format is QFHD. You can move the You can change the settings based on the video magnified position using the V/v/B/b button.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Brightness

    Auto iris is active while the button is pressed. Adjusting the brightness Release the button to return to manual iris mode. Shooting with auto gain (AGC) When Full Auto mode (page 22) is on AGC (Auto Gain Control) mode is forcibly enabled.

  • Page 27: Adjusting For Natural Colors (White Balance)

    Setting in the Camera menu Setting auto exposure Select Shutter (page 70) 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, Setting using the direct menu and shutter functions.
  • Page 28 Memory A mode, Memory B mode Using the direct menu This mode adjusts the white balance to the setting saved in memory A or B, respectively. Press the DISPLAY button (page 10) to display Press the WB SET button A to execute auto the selected mode and color temperature on the white balance adjustment and store the adjusted screen (page 11).

  • Page 29: Setting The Audio To Record

    If the error message persists after repeated attempts to set white balance, contact To record on CH1, CH2 your Sony service representative. Set the CH1 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch D and CH2 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch Setting the audio to record G to INT.
  • Page 30 To record on CH3, CH4 Attach a microphone, then close the microphone holder to secure the Select INPUT1 using Audio Input microphone. (page 77) >CH3 Input Select and INPUT2 using CH4 Input Select in the Connect the microphone cable to the Audio menu.

  • Page 31: Image Stabilization

    Set SteadyShot (page 71) >Setting in the Adjusting the audio recording level Camera menu to Active or Standard. For CH1, CH2 Standard: Reduces shaking of the image due to camera movement. Adjusting automatically (AGC): Active: Reduces shaking of the image due to Set the AUDIO LEVEL (CH1/CH2) dials rapid camera movement, such as when (E/F) to the AUTO position.

  • Page 32: Useful Functions

    Display Description Useful Functions UBG ** ** ** ** User bits DUR **:**:**:** Duration from the beginning of recording 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.

  • Page 33: Face Detection Af

    Move the cursor to the desired item Notes using the V/v/B/b button or SEL/SET • During push auto focus operation, Face Priority AF is dial, and press the SET button or SEL/ activated even if Face Only AF is currently selected. •...

  • Page 34: Color Bars/Reference Audio Tone

    Registered face frame Color bars/reference audio tone (double white frame) Other faces (gray) You can output color bars instead of the camera image by setting Color Bars (page 71) >Setting in the Camera menu to On. The image output is restored when set to Off.

  • Page 35: Interval Recording (Interval Rec)

    • Proxy Rec Start/Stop Changing functions • Rec Review Use Assignable Button (page 91) in the System • Last Clip Delete menu. • Thumbnail You can view the assigned functions on the • NFC Assignable Button Status screen (page 14). •...

  • Page 36: Continuous Recording (Clip Continuous Rec)

    When a video light compatible with the Multi For details about recording formats compatible Interface Shoe is mounted, you can set Interval with Clip Continuous Rec, see (page 100). Rec >Pre-Lighting in the Recording menu to On so that the light turns on automatically 2 seconds, Configuring before shooting 5 seconds, or 10 seconds before recording starts.

  • Page 37: Picture Cache Recording (Picture Cache Rec)

    To cancel Picture Cache Rec mode mode. A new clip will be created when you next start recording. Set Picture Cache Rec >Setting in the Recording • Operate on a clip (lock, delete, or rename a clip) menu to Off, or press an assignable button •...

  • Page 38: Simultaneous Recording In 2 Slots (Simul Rec)

    Setting the recording frame rate using the direct Rec, or S&Q Motion. When 2-slot Simul Rec is set to On, these other recording modes are forcibly set to Off. menu You can set the recording frame rate in Slow & Recording in 2-slot Simul Rec mode Quick Motion mode using the direct menu (page 32).

  • Page 39: High Dynamic Range (Hdr) Recording

    • The gamma display assist function is used only for the document. LCD/viewfinder screen. The settings are not applied to Configuration data is stored in the following the recorded image or output image. directory on media. /PRIVATE/SONY/PRO/CAMERA/PXW- Z190V/ (or PXW-Z190T)
  • Page 40 Utility SD/MS >Execute in the File Formatting (initializing) media menu. SD cards and “Memory Stick” media must be A file save destination screen appears. formatted the first time they are used in the camcorder. Select a “No File” row on the save An SD card or “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 41 Saving a scene file Loading a scene file To save in internal memory To load from internal memory Select Scene File >Store Internal Select Scene File >Recall Internal Memory >Execute in the File menu Memory >Execute in the File menu (page 87).

  • Page 42: Acquiring Location Information (Gps)

    Select a character using the V/v/B/b Positioning Display GPS reception state button or SEL/SET dial, and press the status SET button or SEL/SET dial. Positioning A weak GPS signal is being received. Repeat step 2 as required. A GPS signal is being received.

  • Page 43: Proxy Recording

    Checking the remaining capacity Proxy Recording You can check the remaining capacity on an SD card on the Media Status screen (page 14). You can record proxy data on an SD card in the UTILITY SD/MS slot simultaneously while Note recording to the memory cards in the memory •...

  • Page 44: Changing Proxy Recording Settings

    Example: If the timecode at the recording start Changing proxy recording settings time is “14:30:20:05” then the file name becomes “14_30_20_05.mp4”. Setting the picture size Configuring before shooting Select Proxy Rec >Proxy Format in the Recording menu, and set the picture size. Assign Proxy Rec Start/Stop to an assignable button (page 34).

  • Page 45: Connecting To Other Devices Via Lan

    [NFC] checkbox. camcorder, using the “Content Browser Mobile” application. For details about the “Content Browser Mobile” application, contact your Sony sales or service representative. Connecting using wireless LAN Turn the camcorder on. access point mode Activate the NFC function.

  • Page 46: Connecting Using Wireless Lan Station Mode

    Select Wireless LAN >Setting >Access Point Mode in the Network menu. Open the device Network Settings or Wi-Fi Settings on the device, and turn Wi-Fi on. Connect the device to the camcorder by selecting the camcorder SSID from the SSID list in Wi-Fi Network and entering the password.
  • Page 47 Connect the device to the access point. Smartphone/ Computer For details about connecting, refer to the tablet operating instructions of the device. Display the web remote control (page 50). Or connect using the Content Browser Mobile application. Connecting to an access point using auto network detection or manually Access You can configure connection to a desired access...
  • Page 48 • IP Address access point. Input the IP address of the camcorder. This Enabled when Security is not set to None. setting is available only when DHCP is set • DHCP to Off. Set the DHCP setting. • Subnet Mask When you set to On, the IP address is Input the subnet mask of the camcorder.

  • Page 49: List Of Functions For Network Connections

    List of functions for network connections The following table shows the availability of network functions in each network connection mode. Network function Network connection mode Access Point Station Monitoring × (page 45) Remote control of camcorder × (page 50) 1) Functions of device connected with the camcorder via a network...

  • Page 50: Using Web Remote Control

    Playback screen Using Web Remote Control You can access the web remote control built into the camcorder from a 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.
  • Page 51 OS, and browsers are shown in the following table. Device Browser Tablet Android 6/7 Chrome iOS 11 Safari Computer Windows 7/8.1/ Chrome macOS 10.12/ Safari 10.13 For details about devices supported using the “Content Browser Mobile” application, contact your Sony sales or service representative.

  • Page 52: Thumbnail Screen

    Thumbnail Screen Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen When you press the THUMBNAIL button (page 10), 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.

  • Page 53: Playing Clips

    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 Playing recorded clips begin playback, there may be momentary picture breakup at the start of the clip.

  • Page 54: Clip Operations

    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. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears. Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears.

  • Page 55: Displaying Clip Properties

    Displaying clip properties Select Display Clip Properties in the Thumbnail menu. Image of the current clip 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 Creation date and modified date Currently selected memory card Media protect icon...

  • Page 56: Protecting Clips

    Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial Protecting clips to dismiss the message. You can protect a specified clip or all clips to Copying clips protect the clips from being deleted. is added to the thumbnails of protected clips. Clips can be protected on the thumbnail screen. You can copy clips to another memory card.

  • Page 57: Deleting Clips

    Select Copy Clip > All Clips in the Filtering clips (frames) using the Thumbnail menu. essence mark thumbnail screen A confirmation screen appears. When a recording start mark has been recorded in Select Execute. a clip, you can display thumbnails for only those All clips are copied, and a completion frames with an added recording start mark.

  • Page 58: External Device Connection

    External Device Connection Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices To display recorded/playback pictures on an HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector) external monitor, select the camcorder output signal and use an appropriate cable for the Set the on/off setting of the output, and the output monitor to be connected.

  • Page 59: Managing/Editing Clips On A Computer

    Notes Managing/Editing Clips • Do not perform the following operations if the access lamp is lit red. on a Computer  Turning the power off or disconnecting the power cord  Removing the memory card  Disconnecting the USB cable •...
  • Page 60 Select the copy destination folder from Select the folder to rename from the the folder list, and press the SET button folder list, and press the SET button or or SEL/SET dial. SEL/SET dial. You can also select New on the screen to A file name input screen appears.
  • Page 61 State Solution During clip recording, Terminate the previous 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.

  • Page 62: Menu Display And Settings

    Menu Display and Settings Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy Press the MENU button to display the setup menu Format Media on the LCD screen/viewfinder to specify various Menu Settings items for shooting, recording, and playback Edit User Menu (menu can also be displayed on an external monitor).
  • Page 63 LCD/VF LCD Setting Menu Settings VF Setting Fan Control Peaking All Reset Marker Version 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 Proxy Rec Rec Review Thumbnail...

  • Page 64: Setup Menu Operations

    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).
  • Page 65 Note Setup menu item Assignable button selection options • When only the MENU button is pressed to display the normal setup menu, User Menu Only Camera >Color Bars Color Bars is displayed under Menu Settings in the System >Setting menu. Press and hold the SEL/SET dial and press Camera >Flash Band Reduce Flash Band Reduce the MENU button to display User Menu with...

  • Page 66: Editing The User Menu

    Remove the check marks for the sub-items passcode nearby, just in case it is forgotten. If you do you do not want to display in the User menu. forget the passcode number, contact your Sony service representative. Select OK, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial.
  • Page 67 Restoring the User menu to factory default state Select Edit User Menu >Customize Reset in the User menu. The Customize Reset screen appears. Select Reset, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial. A confirmation screen appears. Select Execute, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial.

  • Page 68: Setup Menu List

    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 User menu User Factory registered items Description Base Setting System >Base Setting item Rec Format System >Rec Format item S&Q Motion Recording >S&Q Motion item...

  • Page 69: Camera Menu

    Camera menu Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Description Focus Face Detection AF Enables/disables face detection AF. Face Only AF / Face detection AF Face Priority AF / Off settings Focus Macro Turns macro mode on/off. On / Off ND Filter Preset1 Sets the preset 1 value of the ND filter.
  • Page 70 Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Description Shutter Mode Selects the operating mode of the electronic shutter. Speed / Angle Used for shooting fast-moving subjects clearly. Selects the Electronic shutter mode for setting the shutter speed in seconds (Speed) or as a operating shutter angle (Angle).
  • Page 71 Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Description Auto Exposure Auto Shutter Turns the auto shutter control function on/off. On / Off Brightness automatic A.SHT Limit Sets the fastest shutter speed of the auto shutter function. exposure settings 1/100 / 1/150 / 1/200 / 1/250 / 1/2000 A.SHT Point Sets the F-stop value of the iris where auto shutter operation...

  • Page 72: Paint Menu

    Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Description Video Light Video Light Set Sets the lighting control method for the video light attached to Power Link / Rec Link / Rec the Multi Interface Shoe. Link + Stby Power Link: Video light turns on/off when the camcorder Video light power is turned on/off.
  • Page 73 Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description White Preset White Adjusts the preset color temperature when a preset is selected 10000K to 2100K (3200K) 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.
  • Page 74 Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Offset White Offset White <A> Selects whether to add (On) or not to add (Off) an offset value On / Off to the white balance in memory A. White balance offset settings Warm Cool <A> When Offset White <A>...
  • Page 75 Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Knee Setting Turns the knee correction function on/off. On / Off (Enabled when Gamma >Gamma Category is set to STD) Knee correction settings Auto Knee Turns the auto knee function on/off. On / Off Point Sets the knee point.
  • Page 76 Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Detail(HD) Manual Setting Turns the detail adjustment function on/off. On / Off Detail adjustment settings (HD) Level Sets the detail level. –99 to +99 (±0) Frequency Sets the center frequency of the detail (detail thickness). –99 to +99 (±0) The detail is thinner the higher the center frequency, and thicker the lower the center frequency.

  • Page 77: Audio Menu

    Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Aperture Setting Enables/disables aperture correction (processing that On / Off improves resolution by adding a high-frequency aperture Aperture signal to the video signal to correct deterioration due to high- correction settings frequency characteristics). Level Sets the aperture correction level.
  • Page 78 Audio Item Sub-items and Settings Description Audio Input CH2 Wind Filter Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel On / Off 2 on/off. Audio input settings CH3 Wind Filter Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel On / Off 3 on/off.

  • Page 79: Video Menu

    Video menu Video Item Sub-items and Settings Description Output On/Off Turns the SDI output on/off. On / Off Video output settings HDMI Turns the HDMI output on/off. On / Off Output Format Sets the resolution of the SDI output. SET: Set function. Output format settings •...
  • Page 80 LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description Peaking Setting Turns the peaking function on/off. On / Off Peaking settings Type Selects the peaking type. Normal / Color Normal: Normal peaking Color: Color peaking Normal Peaking Frequency Selects standard peaking frequency (Normal) or high peaking Normal / High frequency (High).
  • Page 81 LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description User Box H Position Sets the horizontal position of the box cursor center. –479 to +479 (±0) User Box V Position Sets the vertical position of the box cursor center. –464 to +464 (±0) Zebra Setting Turns the zebra function on/off.
  • Page 82 LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description 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 /...

  • Page 83: Tc/Ub Menu

    TC/UB menu TC/UB Item Sub-items and Settings Description Timecode Mode Sets the timecode running mode. Preset / Regen / Clock Preset: Starts the timecode from the specified value. Timecode settings Regen (regeneration): Starts the timecode by continuing the timecode of the previous clip. Clock: Uses the internal clock as the timecode.
  • Page 84 Recording Item Sub-items and Settings Description Interval Rec Setting Turns interval recording mode on/off. On / Off Interval recording mode settings Interval Time Selects the interval between recordings in Interval Rec mode 1sec / 2sec / 3sec / 4sec / 5sec / (when Interval Rec is set to On).

  • Page 85: Thumbnail Menu

    Recording Item Sub-items and Settings Description Proxy Rec Setting Turns proxy recording mode on/off. On / Off Proxy recording mode settings Proxy Format Sets the picture size for the proxy file. 1920×1080(9Mbps) / When set to 1920×1080(9Mbps) and the system frequency is 23.98, recording uses progressive scan.

  • Page 86: Media Menu

    Media menu The Media menu is not available when media is not loaded. Media Item Sub-items and Settings Description Update Media Media(A) Updates the management file on the memory card in slot A. Execute / Cancel Update media Media(B) Updates the management file on the memory card in slot B. Execute / Cancel Format Media Media(A)

  • Page 87: File Menu

    Media Item Sub-items and Settings Description Clip Naming Title Prefix Displays the Edit File Name screen to set the title part (4 to 46 nnn_ (nnn is the last 3 digits of characters) of the clip names. Settings relating to the serial number) clip naming and Structure of Edit File Name screen...

  • Page 88: Network Menu

    AP Mode Channel Sets the wireless LAN channel. Auto(5GHz) / Auto / CH1 / Auto(5GHz) is available on the PXW-Z190V only. Settings CH2 / CH3 / CH4 / CH5 / CH6 Access point mode / CH7 / CH8 / CH9 / CH10 /...
  • Page 89 Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description ST Mode Camera Remote Control Sets whether to enable remote control from a device Enable / Disable connected to the camcorder by wireless LAN in station mode. Settings Station mode Connected Network Displays the connected wireless LAN network (access point). connection settings Scan Networks Detects wireless LAN networks (access points) and displays a...

  • Page 90: System Menu

    System menu System Item Sub-items and Settings Description Base Setting Shooting Mode Selects the dynamic range mode. SDR / HDR Shooting mode settings Rec Format Frequency Selects the system frequency. 59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 Recording format (NTSC Area: 59.94, settings PAL Area: 50)
  • Page 91 System Item Sub-items and Settings Description Assignable <1> to <8> Assigns functions to assignable buttons. Off / Push AF/Push MF / Face Push AF/Push MF: Executes the push auto focus function or Button Detection AF / Focus Macro / push manual focus function. Assignable button Auto ND Filter / Push Auto ND Face Detection AF: Turns the face Detection AF function on/...
  • Page 92 System Item Sub-items and Settings Description Assignable Rec Review: Starts recording review. Last Clip Delete: Executes the last clip delete (retake) Button function. Assignable button Thumbnail: Turns the thumbnail screen display on/off. function NFC: Executes the NFC function. assignment Direct Menu: Displays the direct menu. settings User Menu: Displays the User menu.
  • Page 93 System Item Sub-items and Settings Description Menu Settings Direct Menu with <SET> Sets whether to start direct menu operation by pressing the On / Off SET button. Menu settings Note • When set to On, registered face detection using the face detection AF function becomes unavailable.

  • Page 94: Appendix

    Appendix Important Notes on Operation About the battery pack Using your camcorder abroad To charge the battery pack Power supply • Be sure to charge the battery pack before you You can use your camcorder in any country/ start using your camcorder. region using the BC-U1A (supplied) or optional To use the battery pack effectively BC-U2A charger within the AC 100 V to 240 V,...
  • Page 95 If the Charger is working casing, unplug your camcorder and have it correctly, the cause could be that the battery is checked by a Sony dealer before operating it damaged. any further. • If the charge lamp is slow-flashing, the Charger •...
  • Page 96 wash off any liquid that may have contacted To clean the LCD screen your skin. The surface of the LCD screen is coated. If you if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with scratch the surface, the coating may be come off. plenty of water and consult a doctor.
  • Page 97 Periodic inspections are recommended to keep About stuck pixels the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime. Contact a Sony service or sales The LCD screen/organic EL panel fitted to this representative for more information about unit is manufactured with high precision inspections.
  • Page 98 3 connected to unreliable device. or more satellites. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING • As the positions of GPS satellites vary FROM A FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT...
  • Page 99 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.

  • Page 100: Video Formats

    Video Formats About recording media Recording media and compatible formats x Normal recording SDXC Video Format Class 10 Class 10 Class 10 UHS-I U3 UHS-I U1 XAVC-L exFAT 3840×2160 – – 1920×1080 1280×720 DVCAM exFAT a: Compatible –: Incompatible x S&Q mode SDXC Video Format Class 10...

  • Page 101: Maximum Recording Time For A Clip

    Maximum recording time for a clip Recording format Continuous recording time (per Relay Rec maximum recording media) time* XAVC-L Approx. 6 hours Approx. 13 hours DVCAM * Relay Rec maximum recording time using media with up to 6 hours recording per media...

  • Page 102: Output Formats And Limitations

    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 Rec Format >Video Output Format >SDI in Output signal >Frequency in the Format in the System the Video menu System menu menu...
  • Page 103 Recording format setting SDI output setting Output signal/Conversion method Rec Format Rec Format >Video Output Format >SDI in Output signal >Frequency in the Format in the System the Video menu System menu menu 3840×2160P 1920×1080P (Level A) 1920×1080 50P Level-A 1920×1080P (Level B) 1920×1080 50P Level-B 1920×1080i...

  • Page 104: Limitations Between Recording Functions

    Recording format setting HDMI output setting Output signal/Conversion method Rec Format Rec Format >Video Output Format >HDMI Output signal >Frequency in the Format in the System in the Video menu System menu menu 23.98 3840×2160P 3840×2160P 3840×2160 23.98P 1920×1080P 1920×1080 23.98P 1920×1080i (2-3PD) 1920×1080 59.94i (2-3PD) 1920×1080P...

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power supply Symptom Cause Solution The camcorder does not No battery pack is mounted and no Mount a battery pack (page 16) or connect to AC power on. power is supplied to the DC IN power using an AC adapter (page 17). connector.

  • Page 106: External Devices

    External devices Symptom Solution The computer does not Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, then connect it again securely. recognize the camcorder. 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.

  • Page 107: Error/Warning Indications

    Turn off the camcorder, and check for any problem with connected devices, cables, or media. If the error persists when the camcorder is turned on again, contact your Sony service representative. (If power cannot be turned off by setting the ON/STANDBY switch to STANDBY, remove the battery pack and/or the DC IN source.)

  • Page 108: Caution And Operation Messages

    Warning indication on Warning Recording/ Cause and Solution LCD/viewfinder sound tally lamp Clips Near Full Intermittent Flashing The number of additional clips that can be recorded on the memory card is getting low. Replace at the earliest convenience. Clips Full Continuous High-speed The maximum number of clips that can be recorded...
  • Page 109 Display message Cause and Solution Invalid setting value was reset: The Clip Naming format setting was reset because an invalid ALL file Media/Clip Naming/Camera Position was loaded. Please save All File again Configure the desired format settings, and try to save the ALL file again. The specified address is invalid.

  • Page 110: Block Diagrams

    Block Diagrams See related items in “Setting the audio to record” (page 29) and “Setup Menu List” (page 68). Audio Input (CH1&2)
  • Page 111 Audio Input (CH3&4)
  • Page 112 Audio Output...

  • Page 113: Specifications

    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), General MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-L HD 35 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps (max), MPEG-4 H.264/AVC Mass XAVC-L HD 25 mode: VBR, 25 Mbps (max), Approx.

  • Page 114: Lens

    Recording/playback time Camera XAVC Long XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode When using 128 GB memory card: Approx. Imaging device 88 minutes 1/3-inch type ExmorR 3-CMOS image sensor XAVC-L HD 50 mode Effective picture elements When using 128 GB memory card: Approx. 3840 (H) ×...

  • Page 115: Wireless Lan

    Stereo mini jack (1) application software, where applicable, from the –16 dBu, 16 Ω Sony Professional products web site. Speaker output Monaural Sony Professional products web site homepage: Output: 500 mW U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com DC input Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca...
  • Page 116 Although the data regarding recorded materials Trademarks are stored over multiple files and folders, you can easily handle the clips without considering its • XDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. data and directory structure, by using the • XAVC and are registered trademarks of dedicated application software.
  • Page 117 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM On the basis of license contracts between Sony and the software copyright holders, this product uses open software. To meet the requirements of the software copyright holders, Sony is obligated to inform you of the content of these licenses.

  • Page 118: Index

    Content Browser Mobile 45 Index Customize View 85 Date and time 18 Delete Clip 85 AC adapter 17 Detail (HD mode) 76 Access point mode 12, 45, 88 Detail(QFHD) 75 AF mode 24 Detail (SD mode) 76 AGC 26, 31, 70 Digital extender 12 ALL files 39, 87 Display Clip Properties 55, 85...
  • Page 119 HDMI OUT connector 58, 103 NFC 6, 45 HDMI TC Out 83 Nonlinear editing 59 HDR 39 Headphone jack 25 HLG 39 Output Display 79 Hours Meter 92 Output Format 79 Output On/Off 79 Output signal 102 Image stabilization 31 INPUT1 switch 29 INPUT2 switch 29 Paint menu 72...
  • Page 120 TC/UB menu 83 Zebra 81 Telephoto 23 Zoom 23 Thumbnail menu 85 Zoom lever 23 Thumbnail screen 52 Zoom ring 24 Thumbnail View 85 Time data 31 Time Zone 18 Timecode 31, 55, 83 Update Media 86 USB cable 59 USB media 59, 86 USB wireless LAN module 45 User bits 31...

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