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Sony PMW-320K Operating Instructions Manual

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Printed on recycled paper.
Printed in Japan
Solid-State Memory
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Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
PMW-320K
PMW-320L
© 2010 Sony Corporation
4-198-304-11 (1)
4198304110

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-198-304-11 (1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PMW-320K PMW-320L Printed on recycled paper. 4198304110 Printed in Japan © 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or • Unplug this apparatus during lightning electric shock, do not storms or when unused for long periods of expose this apparatus to time. • Refer all servicing to qualified service rain or moisture. personnel.
  • Page 3 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV qu’à un personnel qualifié. studio). AVERTISSEMENT The manufacturer of this product is Sony Une pression acoustique excessive en Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, provenance des écouteurs ou du casque Tokyo, Japan. peut provoquer une baisse de l’acuité...
  • Page 4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung) télévision). • EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störfestigkeit) Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Umgebungen: E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 Tokyo, Japon. (kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße Le représentant autorisé...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Foreword ....................10 Before Use..................10 Chapter 1 : Overview Features ...................... 11 Using the CD-ROM ................... 12 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals............12 System Requirements for Using the Applications ......13 Software Installation ............... 13 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls........
  • Page 6 Preparing the Audio Input System ............43 Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector...... 43 Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors....44 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) ..................45 Tripod Mounting ..................46 Connecting a Video Light .................
  • Page 7 Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens) ....................... 64 Chapter 4 : Shooting Handling S×S Memory Cards..............66 About S×S Memory Cards .............. 66 Loading and Ejecting S×S Memory Cards ........67 Selecting the S×S Memory Card to Use ......... 68 Formatting (Initializing) S×S Memory Cards .........
  • Page 8 Dividing Clips (HD Mode Only) ............ 91 Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings Setup Menu Organization and Levels............92 Setup Menu Organization ............... 92 Setup Menu Levels................92 Basic Setup Menu Operations ..............93 Menu List....................96 OPERATION Menu................ 96 PAINT Menu.................
  • Page 9 Operating Clips with a Computer............143 Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)......145 Recording the Camera Picture on an External Device....145 Nonlinear Editing ................146 Recording External Input Signals ..........146 Chapter 9 : Maintenance Testing the Camcorder................148 Maintenance .....................

  • Page 10: Foreword

    Foreword Before Use After purchasing the PMW-320K/320L Solid- State Memory Camcorder, before operating, it is necessary to set the area of use. (Unless this setting is made, the camcorder will not operate.) For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use”...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 : Overview

    The camcorder is provided with a -type output HD signals down-converted to SD. bayonet mount (flange focal length 38 mm ( inches), allowing you to use Sony -type A special auto focus lens bayonet mount exchangeable lenses. The camcorder is provided with the...

  • Page 12: Using The Cd-Rom

    For information on XDCAM EX, visit the the camcorder (Japanese, English, French, following web sites: German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese). United States http://www.sony.com/xdcamex The supplied CD-ROM (labeled “Utility Software for Solid-State Memory Camcorder and Canada Recorder”) contains application and device driver http://www.sony.ca/xdcamex...

  • Page 13: System Requirements For Using The Applications

    Windows computer Choose “Start,” “Control Panel” then “Add or If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact a Sony service Remove Programs” and specify the program to be representative. deleted.

  • Page 14: Locations And Functions Of Parts And Controls

    For details, see “Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)” (page 45). Note For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the following battery packs: BP-GL95, BP-GL65, BP-L60S, and BP-L80S. Accessory Attachments a LIGHT switch...

  • Page 15: Shoulder Pad

    When connecting or disconnecting the lens cable to this For connecting the DXF-51 or DXF-C50W, optional connector, power off the camcorder first. parts are required. Consult a Sony service representative for information about connecting the p Tripod mount DXF-51 or DXF-C50W.

  • Page 16: Operating And Connectors Section

    s Lens mount cap FILTER selector ND filter Remove by pushing up the lens locking lever. setting When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for ND (attenuates light to protection from dust. approximately ND (attenuates light to Operating and Connectors Section approximately ND (attenuates light to Front...
  • Page 17 f MIC (microphone) LEVEL control c ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob Adjusts the input level of audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 (see page 59). Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or optional Right side (near the front) earphones.

  • Page 18: Gain Selector

    f ASSIGN. (assignable) 0 switch settings in memory A or memory B. You can assign the desired function to this switch B (ATW ): When this switch is set to B and on OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup OPERATION >White Setting >White menu (see page 132).

  • Page 19: Monochrome Lcd Panel

    CANCEL/PRST: Pushing this switch up to this Right side (near the rear) position after a setting is changed in the setup menu displays the message to confirm whether the previous settings are cancelled. Pushing this switch up to this position again cancels the previous settings.

  • Page 20: Access Lamp

    c WARNING indicator clip (or the first frame of the current clip when no preceding clips exist). Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs (see page 149). k STOP button d ACCESS lamp Press this button to stop playback. Lights up when data is written to or read from the l NEXT button recording media.

  • Page 21: Backlight Button

    Thumbnail screen operations section and audio Settings of switches To reset control section DISPLAY switch: User bits data to 00 00 00 U-BIT PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch: PRESET F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET a) Of the timecode bits for every frame recorded on the media, those bits which can be used to record useful information for the user such as scene number, shooting place, etc.

  • Page 22: Essence Mark Button

    k AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 (audio For details, see “Setting the Timecode” (page 61) and “Setting the User Bits” (page 62). channel 1/2 adjustment method selection) switches f LEVEL CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4 (audio Select the audio level adjustment method for each channel 1/2/3/4 recording level) knobs of audio channels 1 and 2.

  • Page 23: Usb Connector

    b USB connector Left side and upper section Used to put this camcorder into USB connection mode and use it as an external storage device for a computer. When a computer without ExpressCard slot is connected to this connector, every memory card inserted in the camcorder is recognized as a drive for that computer.
  • Page 24 System frequency Available reference signals Rear 1080/23.98P (PsF 1080/23.98PsF, 480/59.94i output) 1080/23.98P 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i (Pulldown output) 720/59.94P 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P, 480/59.94i 720/29.97P 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P, 480/59.94i 720/23.98P 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P, 480/59.94i 480/59.94i 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i 480/29.97P 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i 1080/50i 1080/50i, 576/50i 1080/25P 1080/50i, 576/50i 720/50P 1080/50i, 720/50P, 576/50i 720/25P...

  • Page 25: Monochrome Lcd Panel

    d AUDIO IN selectors Monochrome LCD Panel Select the audio source you connect to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. LINE: When connecting a stereo amplifier or other external audio signal source MIC: When connecting a microphone that does not require 48 V power supply +48V: When connecting a microphone that requires 48 V power supply e HD/SD SDI OUT connector (BNC type)

  • Page 26: Auto Focus Lens (Supplied With The Pmw-320K)

    f Lock icon When the button is pressed, the auto focus operates until the image is in focus, then Appears when the recording media is write- disengages. protected. Even when the FOCUS switch is set to A (auto), g Remaining media capacity indicator by pressing this button, you can restart the auto focus.

  • Page 27: Viewfinder

    h Zoom control connector (8-pin) Note on zoom speed Depending on the shooting distance, the zoom Connecting an optional zoom servo controller speed may fall as the lens approaches the allows remote control of zooming. telephoto end. i ZOOM switch m RET (return video) button SERVO: Motorized zoom.

  • Page 28: Display Switch

    b Stopper OFF: Do not display a zebra pattern. Prevents the viewfinder from coming off the m DISPLAY switch camcorder when it is slid from side to side. Turns the display of text information on and off. c Eyecup ON: Display text information. OFF: Do not display text information.

  • Page 29: Viewfinder Screen Display

    Ex2D: The lens extender and the optional digital Viewfinder Screen extender function of this camcorder are both Display b Zoom position (when the serial lens is mounted) The viewfinder screen displays not only the video Indicates the zoom position of the zoom lens in picture but also characters and messages the range from 0 to 99.

  • Page 30: Color Temperature

    g Wireless receiver reception level m Depth of field indication (when the serial lens is mounted) When a wireless receiver is installed in the Error/warning indication camcorder, “W” appears together with four segment reception level indicators for each of the A bar indicates the depth of field.

  • Page 31: Filter Position

    k Filter position • AF (Auto Focus mode) • MF (Manual Focus mode) Indicates the currently selected ND filter position • MF* (Manual Focus mode when the MF Assist number. (see page 16). function is on) When ELECTRICAL CC is assigned to an •...
  • Page 32 r Iris position (when the lens is mounted) Indicates the iris position and the setting for iris override (reference value for the lens iris) (see page 56). The iris override setting is indicated by four segments indicator as follows. Reference Indicator value +0.25...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2 : Preparations

    BP-L60S Approx. 210 minutes BP-L80S Approx. 270 minutes WARNING For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as AC adaptors listed below. sunshine, fire or the like. • BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Lithium-ion...

  • Page 34: Using Ac Power

    1 BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Release button 2 Align these lines. Notes • During recording and playback (while the ACCESS Slide the battery pack down until its indicator is lit), be careful never to remove the battery “LOCK” arrow points at the matching pack.

  • Page 35: Attaching The Viewfinder

    Couple the viewfinder connector to the Attaching the Viewfinder VF connector (rectangular). VF connector (rectangular) CAUTION When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Viewfinder Angle

    To raise up the viewfinder barrel Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle Push the clip on the bottom to release (1) and flip up the viewfinder barrel (2). You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder. It locks at the 120-degree position. To reverse the display (image/text indication) vertically The viewfinder can be rotated as much as 180...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Viewfinder Focus And Screen

    To detach the viewfinder barrel Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen To adjust the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest. Diopter adjustment ring To adjust the viewfinder screen Adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown below.

  • Page 38: Attaching A 5-Inch Electronic Viewfinder

    You can attach an optional DXF-51or DXF-C50W (5-inch) Electronic Viewfinder. To attach it, an Accessory Shoe Kit (service part number: A-8274-968-B) is required. For details, consult a Sony service representative. Note It is not possible to use the supplied viewfinder and a 5-inch viewfinder at the same time.
  • Page 39 Fixing ring Guide plate VF cable Shoe Stopper screw a) Supplied with the Accessory Shoe Kit Attaching the Viewfinder...

  • Page 40: Setting The Area Of Use

    Press the MENU knob. Setting the Area of Use The settings for selectable areas of use are displayed. When using the camcorder for the first time The area of use is not factory preset. Before using the camcorder, you need to set this item. (You cannot use the camcorder without setting this Turn the MENU knob to select the item.)

  • Page 41: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock

    Setting the Date/Time of Mounting and Adjusting the Internal Clock the Lens You can set or change the date and time of the Note internal clock. The date and time set are reflected Always power the camcorder off before mounting or in the timecode.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Flange Focal Length

    (power zoom mode). The lens supplied with the PMW-320K is an aberration correction lens. Contact a Sony service Hold down the flange focal length representative for information about other adjustment button for 3 seconds.

  • Page 43: Preparing The Audio Input System

    Repeat steps until the chart stays Preparing the Audio in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto. Input System Tighten the F.f or F.B ring fixing screws. Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector Attach the supplied microphone to the microphone holder of the supplied viewfinder.

  • Page 44: Connecting Microphones To The Audio In Connectors

    channel on which you want to record the audio from this microphone to FRONT. Microphone Secure the microphone cable with the cable clamp. Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors You can connect up to two monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors, using an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder.

  • Page 45: Attaching A Uhf Portable Tuner (For A Uhf Wireless Microphone System)

    Note The optional WRR Mount Bracket (service part number: A-8278-057-B) is required to fit the WRR-862. For details, contact your vendor or a Sony service representative To fit the DWR-S01D or WRR-855S Remove the four fixing screws holding...

  • Page 46: Tripod Mounting

    Tripod Mounting Attach the optional VCT-14/U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod. Red button Tripod adaptor Lever Note The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed. If this happens, press the red button and move the lever as shown above until the pin returns to the stowed position.

  • Page 47: Connecting A Video Light

    Connecting a Video Using the Shoulder Light Strap With this camcorder, you can use the Anton To attach the shoulder strap Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent video light (powered by 12 V with maximum power Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap consumption of 50 W).

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position

    To remove the shoulder strap Adjusting the Shoulder Press here and pull in the direction Pad Position shown by the arrow to release. You can slide the shoulder pad back and forth within a 40 mm range. This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder.

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 : Adjustments And Settings

    Adjustments and Settings Chapter For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 93). Setting the Video Format The following recording formats can be selected for different combinations of video resolution and system frequency. OPERATION >Format menu settings Video format (recording Frame size format/system frequency) HD/SD System Line...

  • Page 50: Changing The Video Format

    Changing the Video Format Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Refer to the above table and change the settings of the relevant items. Balance Select OPERATION >Format in the setup menu (see page 96). To ensure excellent image quality when using this camcorder, conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The White Balance

    Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM. Adjusting the White Balance Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to Set the switches and selectors as shown BLACK and release the switch. below. The message “Executing...” appears during • GAIN switch: L (set to a gain value that is execution, and changes to “Done”...
  • Page 52 If you have no time to adjust the white balance Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. This makes it possible to automatically set the white balance to 5600K (factory default value) by pressing the COLOR TEMP. button. The color temperature to which the white balance is set when the COLOR TEMP.
  • Page 53 of the memories are not linked to ND filter To switch between electrical CC filters settings in the following cases. with an assignable switch • When the number of memories allocated to each of A and B is limited to one by setting You can assign the function that switches OPERATION >White Setting >Filter White between electrical CC filters to an assignable...

  • Page 54: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    As shown in the following tables, the range of Setting the Electronic shutter speeds that can be set varies depending on whether the Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) Shutter function is on or off. System lines: 1080 System Shutter speed (unit: Hz) frequency S&Q: Off S&Q: On...
  • Page 55 To switch between Speed mode and To set the shutter speed in ECS or SLS Angle mode mode Select OPEARTION >Shutter Select Set the shutter mode to ECS or SLS (see >Shutter Select in the setup menu (see the previous item). page 108).

  • Page 56: Changing The Reference Value For Automatic Iris Adjustment

    To set the automatic iris window Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Set OPERATION >Auto Iris >Iris Window Indication in the setup menu to Adjustment The current automatic iris window appears on the viewfinder screen. The reference value for automatic iris adjustment If it is not necessary to display the auto iris can be changed to aid the shooting of clear window on the screen, set to Off.

  • Page 57: Zooming

    Zooming Adjusting the Focus The lens supplied with the PMW-320K allows The lens supplied with the PMW-320K allows you to shoot with manual and servo zooming. you to adjust the focus in the following three ways. Full MF (full manual focus) mode Switching between Zoom Modes This mode supports focusing with the focus ring only.

  • Page 58: Adjusting In Mf Mode

    White line indicating the current distance Adjusting in AF Mode When you slide the focus ring forward, and set the FOCUS switch to A (auto), the focus mode becomes AF mode, in which auto focus is always active. The distance indications on the ring are invalid in AF mode.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Audio Level

    Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) Adjusting the Audio corresponding to the channel(s) selected in step to MANUAL. Level With the LEVEL control(s) for the channel(s) selected in step 1, adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume. When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of analog audio signals Correspondence between recording level...

  • Page 60: Recording Audio On Channels 3 And 4

    Turn the MIC LEVEL control, and CH3 switch Channel 3 recording target adjust so that the audio level meter FRONT Front microphone audio shows up to –20 dB for a normal input REAR Audio signal input to AUDIO IN volume. CH1 connector WIRELESS Wireless microphone audio...

  • Page 61: Setting The Time Data

    Setting Knob Setting the Time Data Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob Front MIC LEVEL knob Front+Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob and MIC LEVEL knob (linked operation) You can now adjust the levels of audio Note channels 3 and 4 with the knobs selected When picture cache mode is enabled, it is not possible to here.

  • Page 62: Setting The User Bits

    To make the timecode consecutive Synchronizing the Timecode When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN, recording a number of scenes on the You can synchronize the internal timecode media normally produces consecutive timecode. generator of this camcorder with an external However, once you remove the media and record generator for the regeneration of an external on another media, the timecode will no longer be...
  • Page 63 Example 2: Interconnecting a number of This operation synchronizes the internal camcorders (including one reference timecode generator with the external camcorder) timecode. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external timecode without losing the synchronization. Notes • When you finish the above procedure, the internal timecode is immediately synchronized with the external timecode and the counter display will show the value of the external timecode.

  • Page 64: Checking Camcorder Settings And Status Information (Status Screens)

    AUDIO status screen Checking Camcorder This screen displays settings and status Settings and Status information related to audio input and output. Information (Status Screens) The status screens allow you to check camcorder settings and various types of status information. CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4: Audio level meters There are five status screens, listed below.
  • Page 65 BATTERY/MEDIA status screen This screen displays the status of the battery mounted on the camcorder and the media status. Battery: The remaining battery capacity Charge Count: The number of times the battery has been charged HDD A/HDD B: Remaining battery capacity of PHU-60K/120K/120R Media A/Media B: •...

  • Page 66: Chapter 4 : Shooting

    S×S memory cards that can be used with • Carry and store S×S memory cards in their this camcorder cases, and lock the cases securely. Use the following Sony S×S memory cards (S×S PRO or S×S-1) with this camcorder. S×S PRO • SBP-8 (8 GB) •...

  • Page 67: Loading And Ejecting S×S Memory Cards

    Before discarding or disposing of a memory card, erase it using commercial data erasure software, or physically destroy it. Sony cannot be responsible for any failure to erase data completely. • Clip operations may not be possible when the remaining capacity of the media is low.

  • Page 68: Selecting The S×S Memory Card To Use

    The camcorder switches automatically to the To eject S×S memory cards other card if the selected card becomes full during recording. Open the cover, and then press the Note EJECT button to release the lock and pull the button out. The SLOT SELECT button is disabled during playback.

  • Page 69: Checking The Remaining Recording Time

    In this case, an error message appears. Following Note the instructions in the error message and About up to 600 clips can be recorded on one S×S exchange the card for an S×S memory card that memory card. can be used with this camcorder. The display of remaining recording time changes to “0”...

  • Page 70: Basic Operations

    3 Copy the required clips back to the Basic Operations newly formatted S×S memory card. Recording and playback during restoration Even while restoration is in progress, you can record and play an S×S memory card in the other card slot. Note This section explains the basic shooting and recording procedures.

  • Page 71: Playing Recorded Clips

    - Press the REC START button (see Repeat steps to continue page 16). recording. - Press the VTR button on the lens (see With each repetition, another clip is created page 27). on the memory card. - Turn on the assignable switch to which the Rec function has been assigned (see Clip 1 Clip 2...

  • Page 72: Deleting Recorded Clips

    Insert the S×S memory card to play (see Turn the MENU knob to select page 67). [Execute], and then press the knob. Or use the J or j button to select Press the PREV button (see page 20) or [Execute], and then press the SET the F REV button (see page 20) to cue button.

  • Page 73: Advanced Operations

    details, see “Adding and Deleting OK Marks (HD Advanced Operations Mode Only)” (page 87). To set OK marks After recording of a clip ends, turn on the assignable switch to which the OK Mark function has been assigned (see page 131). If the OK Mark function has been assigned to the RET button on the lens, press RET button on the lens.
  • Page 74 Note that it may not be possible to start this far in switch to which the Picture Cache function has advance in the special cases explained in the been assigned (see page 131). following notes. Camcorder data handling while recording in picture cache mode Notes Recording procedures in picture cache mode are...

  • Page 75: Recording Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)

    • If power is lost because the battery was • The data stored in picture cache memory is cleared when you change the system settings, for example by removed, the DC cable was disconnected, or the selecting a different video format. Picture data from power was turned off on the AC adaptor side, before the change is not recorded even if you start then the video and audio data stored in memory...

  • Page 76: Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function)

    • If you press the SLOT SELECT button, the Notes camcorder completes recording of the specified • If you want to turn the video light on before the start of number of frames, creates a clip, and switches recording, set the camcorder’s LIGHT switch to to the other media.

  • Page 77: Shooting With Slow & Quick Motion

    - SP 1440/23.98P (pull-down recording) • Set the POWER switch to OFF - Other than HQ 1920/23.98P or HQ 1280/23.98P, • With the camcorder in recording standby mode, when the output setting is SD and OPERATION set OPERATION >Rec Function >Interval Rec >Input/Output >i.LINK I/O in the setup menu is set in the setup menu to “Off”.
  • Page 78 Example viewfinder by turning the MENU knob, or by using the J or j button and then pressing the When the video format is HQ 1280/23.98P, you can obtain quick-motion effects by setting the SET button. frame rate to 1 to 23, and obtain slow-motion The Slow &...

  • Page 79: Framing Shots With The Freeze Mix Function

    Framing Shots with the Freeze Mix Function The freeze mix function allows you to temporarily overlap a still image (freeze picture) from a clip shot in HD mode onto the current camera picture. This makes it easier to frame the shot.

  • Page 80: Chapter 5 : Clip Operations

    Clip Operations Chapter Clip Playback A thumbnail screen appears if you press the THUMBNAIL button in E-E or playback mode. Thumbnail screens display lists of the clips stored on S×S memory cards in the form of index pictures. (A message appears if you insert a memory card that contains no clips.) You can select any clip (see page 82) in a thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip (see page 82).

  • Page 81: Index Picture

    a Index picture f Video format of recording When a clip is recorded, its first frame is set g Special recording information automatically as the index picture. You can This displays the mode of clips that have been change to index picture to any frame (see recorded in a special mode (Slow &...

  • Page 82: Playing Clips

    c Date and start time of recording To play clips sequentially starting from a selected clip d Clip name/Number of components The number after the clip name (delimited by /) is Select the thumbnail of the clip that you the number of components. This appears only for want to play first.

  • Page 83: Using Thumbnails To Search Inside Clips

    select clip thumbnails (see page 82) and to start To cue up clips clip playback (see page 82). To return to the top of the current clip To search for scenes in clips with the Press the PREV button. expand thumbnail screen •...

  • Page 84: Thumbnail Operations

    Thumbnail Operations You can use the THUMBNAIL menu to perform various operations on clips, to check clip properties, and to change clip metadata. THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration Menu items Sub-items Description Clip Properties — Displays detailed properties (see page 86) — Changes index pictures in the expand thumbnail screen or Set Index Picture the shot mark thumbnail screen (see page 91)

  • Page 85: Basic Thumbnail Menu Operations

    To hide the clip properties screen Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations Do one of the following. Press the RESET/RETURN button: This returns to the THUMBNAIL menu. See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 93) for information about menu operations. Press the THUMBNAIL button: The camcorder enters E-E mode, and the camera To display the THUMBNAIL menu picture appears.

  • Page 86: Displaying Clip Properties

    Displaying Clip Properties The clip properties screen appears when you select Clip Properties in the THUMBNAIL menu. HD mode SD mode a Image of the current clip When clip names are 12 characters or longer, only the first five characters and the last five b Image of the previous clip characters are displayed.

  • Page 87: Adding And Deleting Ok Marks (Hd Mode Only)

    e Lock mark (HD mode only) The screen changes to the clip properties screen, and a confirmation message appears This appears when the clip is marked with an beneath the index picture. OK mark and protected. Select [Execute], and press the MENU f OK mark (HD mode only) knob.

  • Page 88: Deleting Clips

    In the thumbnail screen, select the Deleting Clips thumbnail of the clip to copy, and then select THUMBNAIL >Copy Clip. You can delete clips from S×S memory cards. The screen changes to the properties screen of that clip, and a confirmation message Note appears beneath the index picture.

  • Page 89: Displaying The Expand Thumbnail Screen

    To cancel the deletion Index picture Press the RESET/RETURN button. When the deletion finishes Frame with Shot Mark1 A completion message appears, and the Frame with Shot Mark2 THUMBNAIL menu screen appears again. The same icons are also displayed beneath the Displaying the Expand Thumbnail thumbnails.

  • Page 90: Displaying The Shot Mark Thumbnail Screen (Hd Mode Only)

    divided into 12 equally-sized blocks (a clip or file Example shot mark thumbnail screen that has been divided into 12 is further divided (with Shot Mark selected) into 12, for 12 × 12 = 144 divisions). You can repeat the same operation to increase the number of division.

  • Page 91: Changing Clip Index Pictures (Hd Mode Only)

    The properties screen of the selected frame To delete shot marks appears, and a confirmation message appears below the image. Select the frame where you want to delete a shot mark, and then select Select [Execute], and press the MENU THUMBNAIL >...

  • Page 92: Chapter 6 : Menu And Detailed Settings

    Menu and Detailed Settings Chapter OPERATION Menu (see page 96) Setup Menu OPERATION Organization and Levels Format Format Media Input/Output Super Impose Rec Function On this camcorder, settings for shooting and playback are made in the setup menu, which Assignable SW appears in the viewfinder.

  • Page 93: Basic Setup Menu Operations

    PAINT Menu (see page 110) Basic Setup Menu PAINT Switch Status Operations White Black Flare Gamma To display the setup menu Black Gamma Knee Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON, or press White Clip the MENU button. Detail(HD Mode) The camcorder enters menu mode and the menu list appears on the screen.
  • Page 94 • The menu item selection area displays a Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or maximum of seven lines. You can scroll j button, to move the cursor to the sub- through menus with more than seven lines item that you want to set, and then by moving the cursor up and down.
  • Page 95 Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or j button, to select a character, and then confirm by pressing the MENU knob or the SET button. The cursor moves to the next position. To return to the previous position, push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side.

  • Page 96: Menu List

    Menu List Settings in bold are the factory default values. OPERATION Menu OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Format HD/SD HD/SD Switches between HD or SD as the Specifies the operating mode (execute by camcorder’s operating selecting Execute). mode and recording HD System Line 1080/720 When the operating mode is HD,...
  • Page 97 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Format Rec Format The available settings Selects the recording format Specifies the vary depending on the (execute by selecting Execute). camcorder’s operating settings in HD/SD, HD mode and recording System Line, and System format. Frequency.
  • Page 98 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Input/Output Output& i.LINK HD&HDV/SD&HDV/ Selects the signals output from the Makes settings related SD&DV/480P (576P) video connectors and the i.LINK to I/O signals. (HDV/DV) connector. • When the HD/SD setting is SD, “SD&DV” is selected. •...
  • Page 99 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Input/Output Down Converter Crop/Letter/Squeeze Selects the signal conversion mode Makes settings related for output of SD signals. to I/O signals. Crop: Crop the edges of the 16:9 picture and output as a 4:3 picture. Letter: Mask the top and bottom of the 4:3 picture and display in the center of the screen as a...
  • Page 100 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Rec Function Slow & Quick On/Off Turns the Slow & Quick Motion Makes settings related function on or off. (When this is set to special recording to On, the Picture Cache Rec, modes. Interval Rec, and Frame Rec sub- items are set to Off.) Frame Rate The available settings...
  • Page 101 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Rec Function Interval Time 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15/ When the Interval Rec setting is On, Makes settings related 20/30/40/50 (sec) sets the interval for Interval Rec to special recording 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15/ shooting. modes. 20/30/40/50 (min) 1/2/3/ 4/6/12/24 (hour) Pre-Lighting Off/2sec/5sec/10sec If you want the video light to be...
  • Page 102 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description VF Setting Color –99 to ±0 to +99 Adjusts the density of the colors Makes settings related displayed in the viewfinder screen. to the viewfinder Mode Color/B&W Selects Color or B&W as the display screen.
  • Page 103 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Marker Setting On/Off Turns all markers on or off. Makes settings related Center Marker 1/2/3/4/Off When the center marker is to marker display in the displayed, selects the type. Select viewfinder screen. Off if you do not want to display the marker.
  • Page 104 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Gain Switch Gain Low –3dB/0dB/3dB/6dB/9dB/ Specifies the gain value for the Makes settings related 12dB/18dB L position of the GAIN switch. to the GAIN switch. Gain Mid –3dB/0dB/3dB/6dB/9dB/ Specifies the gain value for the 12dB/18dB M position of the GAIN switch.
  • Page 105 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Display On/Off Video Level On/Off Turns the warnings that appear when Selects the items to Warnings the video level is too bright or too display in the dark on or off. viewfinder screen. Brightness Display On/Off Turns the numerical indication of the video brightness on or off.
  • Page 106 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Display On/Off System Line On/Off Turns the indication of the system Selects the items to lines on or off. display in the Rec Mode On/Off Turns the indication of special viewfinder screen. recording modes (S&Q, Interval, Frame Rec, Picture Cache Rec) on or off.
  • Page 107 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description White Setting White Switch<B> Memory/ATW Specifies the operating mode Makes settings related selected by the B position of the to auto white balance WHITE BAL switch. adjustments. Memory: Auto white balance ATW: Auto tracing white balance Shockless White Off/1/2/3 Specifies the reaction speed when...
  • Page 108 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Offset White Offset White <A> On/Off Specifies whether to add (On) or not Makes settings related to add (Off) an offset value to the to white balance offset white balance value in memory A. values.
  • Page 109 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Clip Title Prefix Text input Specifies the title part (4 to 46 Make settings for clip alphanumeric characters) of clip name or clip titles. management. When the currently specified title is eight characters or fewer in length, Note the entire title appears.

  • Page 110: Paint Menu

    OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Clip Number Set 0001 to 9999 Specifies the initial value of the Make settings for clip numeric part (four digits) of clip name or clip names. management. Update Media<A>/Media<B> Updates the management files on the media in the selected slot (execute by selecting Execute).
  • Page 111 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Black Master Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the master black level. Specifies the black R Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the R black level. level (level of the B Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the B black level.
  • Page 112 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Black Gamma Black Gamma On/Off Turns black gamma correction on or Makes settings related off. to black gamma Gamma Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the master black gamma correction. level. Black gamma Range Low/L.Mid/H.Mid/High Selects the black gamma correction...
  • Page 113 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Detail(HD Mode)/ Detail On/Off Turns detail adjustment on or off. Detail(SD Mode) Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the detail level. Makes settings related H/V Ratio –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the mix ratio between the to details adjustments H detail level and the V detail level.
  • Page 114 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Skin Detail Skin Detail On/Off Turns skin detail correction on or Makes settings related off. to skin detail Area Detection Color detection screen Detects the color to be targeted by correction. skin detail correction. Skin detail correction is Area Indication On/Off...
  • Page 115 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Multi Matrix Multi Matrix On/Off Turns the multi matrix correction Makes settings related function on or off. to multi matrix Area Indication On/Off Turns on or off the function that correction. displays a zebra pattern in the color Multi-matrix correction area targeted by multi matrix allows specific colors...

  • Page 116: Maintenance Menu

    Other End 11.0V to 14.0V (0.1V Specifies a threshold value that step) triggers a “Battery End” warning when a non-Sony battery pack is used. DC In Before End 11.5V to 11.8V to 17.0V Specifies a threshold value that (0.1V step) triggers a “Battery Near End”...
  • Page 117 “Battery End” warning to batteries. when an external power source is connected to the DC IN connector. Detected Battery Info/Sony/Other/DC IN Displays the results of automatic battery pack type detection. Type Detection Auto/Other Auto: Detect the battery type automatically.
  • Page 118 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Audio Front MIC Select Mono/Stereo Selects whether the front Makes settings related microphone is monaural (Mono) or to audio. stereo (Stereo). Audio CH3/4 Mode Ch1/2 / Switch Selects the input signals for the AUDIO IN CH3/CH4 connectors. CH1/2: The same signals as the AUDIO IN CH1/ CH2 connectors.
  • Page 119 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Audio CH3&4 AGC Mode Mono/Stereo For automatic adjustment of the Makes settings related input level of analog audio signals to audio. recorded on channels 3 and 4, specifies whether to make the adjustments separately for each channel (Mono) or in stereo mode (Stereo).
  • Page 120 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Audio Rear1/WRR Level Side1/Front/Front+Side1 Selects the knob that adjusts the Makes settings related audio levels of a wireless to audio. microphone and a device connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 connector on the rear panel. Side1: The LEVEL knob (left) on the side panel Front: The MIC LEVEL knob on...
  • Page 121 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description WRR Setting WRR Valid CH Sel All/CH1 Selects whether to enable channels 1 Makes settings related and 2 of the wireless receiver (All) to the wireless tuner. or channel 1 only (CH1). WRR CH Select TX1/TX2 Specifies the target channel for other sub-items.
  • Page 122 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Timecode TC Out Auto/Generator Selects the source for timecode Makes settings related output. to timecode. Auto: During recording, output values generated by the timecode generator, and during playback output values obtained by the timecode reader.
  • Page 123 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Camera Config Rec Tally Blink On/Off Turns warning flashes by the Makes settings related TALLY indicator on or off. The to various camcorder warnings alert you an almost operations. exhausted battery pack or low remaining media capacity.
  • Page 124 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Preset White Color Temp<P> 1500K to 3200K to Specifies the white balance preset Makes settings related 50000K (reference value. to white balance preset values) values. Color Temp –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies finer color temperature Balance<P>...
  • Page 125 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Auto Iris2 Iris Window 1/2/3/4/5/6/Var Selects the type of iris detection Makes settings related window. to auto iris. Var: Variable Iris Window Ind On/Off Turns on or off the function that displays a frame marker for the auto iris detection window.
  • Page 126 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description ND Comp ND Offset Adjust On/Off ND filter color compensation Makes settings related function. to ND filter color Clear ND Offset Execute/Cancel Clears ND filter color compensation compensation. values (execute by selecting Although the Execute).

  • Page 127: File Menu

    MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Version Version Displays the software version of the Displays the version of camcorder (Vx.xx). the camcorder, and Version Up Execute/Cancel Updates the camcorder (execute by updates the camcorder. selecting Execute). Note This cannot be selected unless an SxS memory card is inserted.
  • Page 128 FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Scene Standard File number and file ID Makes settings related Standard File number and file ID to scene file operations. Standard File number and file ID Standard File number and file ID Standard File number and file ID sStandard Standard settings Display Mode...
  • Page 129 FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Lens Display Mode Date&Time/Model Selects the items to be displayed in Makes settings related Name the list box that appears when a file to lens file operations. is saved or loaded. Lens Recall Mem Execute/Cancel Loads a file from internal memory (execute by selecting Execute).
  • Page 130 FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Lens Lens Center H –40 to 0 to 40 Sets a center marker horizontal Makes settings related position in the lens file. to lens file operations. Lens Center V –40 to 0 to 40 Sets a center marker vertical position in the lens file.

  • Page 131: Assigning Functions To Assignable Switches

    Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches Using the Assignable SW item of the OPERATION menu, you can assign user-specified functions to the ASSIGN. 0 to 3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 and 5 switches, the COLOR TEMP. button, and the RET button on the lens. The following tables lists the functions that are assigned when the camcorder is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 132: Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Assign. 2 Switch

    Functions that can be assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 switch Note Immediately after you assign a function to the ASSIGN. 2 switch or you switch the recording format, the setting of the switch at that point may not match the camcorder’s internal state. After assigning a function, switch the ASSIGN. 2 switch or power the camcorder off and on again.
  • Page 133 Assignable switch setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Lens Info Switch the depth of field indication between off, Setting retained displayed in meters, and displayed in feet. Zoom Tele/Wide When a lens that supports serial communication is —...

  • Page 134: Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Ret Button On The Lens

    Functions that can be assigned to the RET button on the lens Assignable switch setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on No assignment — Lens RET During recording or playback: Write a shot mark. — In the other states: Conduct a recording review (if playback is allowed).

  • Page 135: Adjusting Picture Characteristics To Match The Pmw-Ex1R

    Adjusting Picture Characteristics to Match the PMW- EX1R You can make the following menu settings to adjust picture characteristics to match those of the PMW- EX1R. Menu item Setting PAINT >Black Gamma Black Gamma: OFF Black Gamma: ON Gamma Level: –16 PAINT >Matrix Preset Select: 6 Preset Select: 4...

  • Page 136: Chapter 7 : Saving And Loading User Setting Data

    Saving and Loading User Setting Data Chapter Saving Setting Data Saving and Loading Settings This section explains how to save setting data in an ALL file. Before starting, insert a writable S×S memory card into a memory card slot. See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 93) for You can save setup menu settings in the information about menu operations.

  • Page 137: Loading Setting Data

    Turn the MENU knob to select the Error message Problem What to do desired file number. NG:Cannot Save No recordable Insert media is recordable Press the MENU knob. inserted. media. A confirmation message appears. NG:Media Full The media is Use media with full.

  • Page 138: Saving And Loading Scene Files

    To execute the save, select [Execute], Saving and Loading and then press the MENU knob. To cancel the save, select [Cancel], and Scene Files then press the MENU knob. If you selected Scene Store S×S in step 2, the ACCESS lamp lights when you execute the save.

  • Page 139: Saving And Loading Lens Files

    Note Saving and Loading The settings data (ALL file, scene file, reference file, lens file) of this camcorder and the PMW-350 are not Lens Files compatible. Setting Lens File Data Use FILE >Lens (see page 129) in the setup menu to set the data in lens files.

  • Page 140: Loading Lens Files

    Select Lens Store Mem or Lens Store To cancel the load, select [Cancel], and S×S, and press the MENU knob. then press the MENU knob. Select Lens Store Mem if you want to save If you select [Execute], a list box of lens files the data in the camcorder’s internal memory, appears.

  • Page 141: Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices Chapter You can connect an RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit and operate this camcorder. For connection and operation of the RM-B150/B750, refer to the Supplement supplied in the CD-ROM (labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder”). Connecting External Monitors Select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected.

  • Page 142: I.link (Hdv/Dv) Connector

    HD/SD SDI OUT connector (BNC) i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector The HD/SD SDI OUT connector can be used to The i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector supports HDV connect a device that supports SDI. The device and DV input/output. However, DV streams type can be a monitor, switcher, or VTR or other cannot be recorded on this camcorder.

  • Page 143: Operating Clips With A Computer

    USB For support information for the driver software, visit connector. the following URL: • The camcorder does not work on the bus power from http://www.sony.net/S×S-Support/ the computer. To connect a computer to the USB To the ExpressCard slot connector Note S×S memory card...
  • Page 144 Disabling the USB connection • To guard the PHU-60K/120K/120R against access from the computer To disable the USB connection, follow the same • To disconnect the PHU-60K/120K/120R’s cable from procedure as that for removing a device from the the memory card slot or plug again the cable into the computer.

  • Page 145: Connecting An External Device (I.link Connection)

    For the operating requirements, see “XDCAM EX Connecting an External web sites” (page 12), and for installation and operations, refer to the User’s Guide contained in Device (i.LINK the CD-ROM. For support information on the application software, Connection) visit the web sites shown in “XDCAM EX web sites” (page 12) or on the cover page of the supplied CD- ROM.

  • Page 146: Nonlinear Editing

    • Set OPERATION >Input/Output >Output Nonlinear Editing & i.LINK in the setup menu (see page 98) to “HD & HDV” or “SD & HDV”. You can transfer an HDV stream to a nonlinear HD & HDV or SD & HDV: To output an editing system connected via the i.LINK (HDV/ HDV stream in HD mode when the DV) connector.
  • Page 147 Make the following settings with OPERATION >Input/Output in the setup menu (see page 98). • Set Output&i.LINK to [HD&HDV] or [SD&HDV]. • Set i.LINK I/O to [Enable]. • Set Source Select to [i.LINK]. The input video is displayed on the viewfinder screen or the monitor connected to the OUT connector.

  • Page 148: Chapter 9 : Maintenance

    Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime. Contact a Sony service or sales representative for more information about inspections. Testing the Camcorder / Maintenance...

  • Page 149: Operation Warnings

    Operation Warnings If a problem occurs when the camcorder is powered or is being operated, a warning is issued by various visible and audible indicators. These visible and audible indicators are: • Warning message (“A” in the “Layout of the table of warning messages” below) •...
  • Page 150 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The battery power will Recording continues. Charge the battery pack at the earliest be exhausted soon. opportunity. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take...
  • Page 151 Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The remaining power Recording continues. Refer to a Sony service representative to replace of the backup battery the battery with a new one. is insufficient. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining —...
  • Page 152 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module Neither recording nor Recording stops. It cannot be operated with this camcorder. playback can be done, Replace it with another card. as the memory card is defective.
  • Page 153 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module An error occurred in Recording stops. If this frequently occurs, change the memory card reading data from the after copying the clips, as required. memory card, and playback cannot be continued.
  • Page 154 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The card has already Recording continues Replace the card in slot A with another one. ten clips having the (disallowing copy). same name as that you tried to duplicate.
  • Page 155 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The memory card Recording stops. Make a backup copy and replace the card with comes to the end of its another one as soon as possible.

  • Page 156: Appendix

    • Close to radio or TV transmitters producing may be damaged. In such a case, stop using it strong electromagnetic fields. and contact your dealer or a Sony service • In direct sunlight or close to heaters for representative. extended periods...
  • Page 157 About the LCD panels The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels maybe “stuck”, either always off (black), always on (red, green, or blue), or flashing.

  • Page 158: Exchanging The Battery Of The Internal Clock

    The camcorder’s internal clock is powered by a General lithium battery. If the message “BackUp Battery End” appears in the viewfinder, this battery must be exchanged. Contact a Sony service Power requirements representative. 12 V DC (11 V to 17.0 V) Power consumption Approx.

  • Page 159: Camera Block

    Audio Minimum illumination LPCM (16 bits, 48 kHz, HD: 4 channels, SD: 2 0.05 lx (F1.6, +24 dB, 64-frame accumulation) channels) Video S/N Recording/playback time 54 dB With one SBP-8 Horizontal resolution SP or DVCAM mode: Approx. 35 min. 1000TV lines or more HQ mode: Approx.

  • Page 160: Media Block

    Others Media Block DC IN: XLR type, 4-pin, male 11 to 17 V DC Card slots DC OUT: 4-pin Type: Express Card34 11 to 17 V DC, maximum rated current: Number of slots: 2 0.5 A Connector: Conforms to PCMCIA Express Card LENS: 12-pin Standard Supplying power to the lens...

  • Page 161: Supplied Accessories

    Media Supplied Accessories S×S Memory Card S×S PRO SBP-8 (8 GB) Viewfinder (1) S×S PRO SBP-16 (16 GB) Shoulder strap (1) S×S PRO SBP-32 (32 GB) Stereo microphone (1) S×S-1 SBS-32G1 (32 GB) Windscreen (1) Professional Harddisk Unit Cold shoe kit (1 set) PHU-60K/120K/120R Lens mount cap Media Adaptor...
  • Page 162 ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. • Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR...

  • Page 163: Chart Of Optional Components And Accessories

    Chart of Optional Components and Accessories HD monitor/SD monitor ECM-680S/678/ 674/673 Microphone CAC-12 Microphone Holder XDCAM HD series recorder PDW-F1600/HD1500, PDW-F75 DXF-51 Viewfinder HDCAM series recorder DXF-20W HDW-2000 series recorder, HDW-S280 Viewfinder DXF-C50W Viewfinder WRR-855S UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit WRR-860A/861/862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner DWR-S01D Digital Wireless Receiver SBP-8/16/32 SBS-32G1...

  • Page 164: About I.link

    IEEE 1394 proposed by Sony, is a trademark supported by many companies worldwide. IEEE 1394 is an international standard defined by IEEE, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

  • Page 165: Mpeg-2 Video Patent Portfolio License

    MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,...

  • Page 166: Index

    Index Clip(s) batch copy 88 copying 87 cue up 83 deleting 72, 88 displaying properties 86 dividing 91 AC power 34 operating with a computer 143 ACCESS lamps 20, 23 operations 80 Accessories (optional) 163 playing 71, 82 Accessory fitting shoe 14 selecting 82 ALARM knob 17 Clock setting 41...
  • Page 167 External power source 30 ring 26 Eyecup 28 IRIS switch 27 F FWD button/indicator 20 LCD panel 19 F REV button/indicator 20 Lens Filter position 31 cable clamp 15 FILTER selector 16 locking lever 15 Fitting for optional microphone holder 15 mount 15 Flange focal length, adjusting 26, 42 mount cap 16...
  • Page 168 Number of system lines 30 ejecting 68 formatting 68 loading 67 restoring 69 selecting 68 OK mark(s) 81, 87 Scene files adding 87 loading 138 deleting 87 saving 138 setting 73 Search Operation status 29 with the expand thumbnail screen 83 of i.LINK device 31 with the shot mark thumbnail screen 83 Optional components 163...
  • Page 169 STOP button 20 adjusting position 35 Stopper 28 adjusting screen 37 adjusting the angle 36 attaching 35 attaching a 5-inch viewfinder 38 cable 28 TALLY indicators 24 cleaning 148 Tally indicators 28 connectors 15 TALLY switch 24, 28 fitting shoe 15 TC IN connector 24 positioning knob 15 TC OUT connector 24...
  • Page 170 Index...

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