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Sony PMW-TD300 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-408-371-13 (1)
Solid-State Memory
3D Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
PMW-TD300
© 2011 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-408-371-13 (1) Solid-State Memory 3D Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PMW-TD300 © 2011 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Important Safety Instructions WARNING • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. To reduce the risk of fire or • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. electric shock, do not • Do not use this apparatus near water. expose this apparatus to •...
  • Page 3 This The manufacturer of this product is Sony equipment generates, uses, and can radiate Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, radio frequency energy and, if not installed Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Foreword ....................10 Before Use..................10 Chapter 1 : Overview Features ...................... 11 3D Images ....................13 Using the Software ..................17 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ............... 17 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls........18 Power Supply .................. 18 Accessory Attachments..............
  • Page 5 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) ..................48 Tripod Mounting ..................49 Connecting a Video Light ................. 50 Using the Shoulder Strap ................50 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ............51 Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings Setting the Video Format ................
  • Page 6 Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4 ........... 65 Setting the Time Data................67 Setting the Timecode............... 67 Setting the User Bits................ 67 Synchronizing the Timecode............68 Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)..................69 Chapter 4 : Shooting Handling SxS Memory Cards..............
  • Page 7 Chapter 5 : Clip Operations Clip Playback ..................... 91 Thumbnail Screen ................91 Playing Clips ................... 93 Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips........94 Thumbnail Operations ................95 THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration ..........95 Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations .......... 96 Changing the Thumbnail Screen Type..........96 Displaying Clip Properties ..............
  • Page 8 Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data Saving and Loading Settings..............150 Saving Setting Data............... 150 Loading Setting Data..............151 Resetting a File after Changing Its Contents......... 151 Saving and Loading Scene Files ............. 152 Saving Scene Files ................ 152 Loading Scene Files ..............
  • Page 9 Display ..................173 Media Block .................. 173 Inputs/Outputs ................173 Lens Block ..................174 Supplied Accessories ..............174 Recommended Additional Equipment .......... 174 Chart of Optional Components and Accessories ........176 MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ..........177 About Bitmap Fonts ................177 About OpenSSL ..................

  • Page 10: Foreword

    For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use” (page 45). Note Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PMW-TD300 (referred to as “the camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off. Viewing 3D Video •...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 : Overview

    Overview Chapter Also, you can view 3D images in the viewfinder Features using the naked eye, and the camcorder supports various display formats for checking anaglyph and other parallax. 3D image output to external devices It is equipped with dual HD-SDI outputs, and can The camcorder is a shoulder-mount HD memory output individual Left/Right image signals.
  • Page 12 HD recording. (For 23.98P, native frequency recording is XDCAM EX web sites possible.) For information about XDCAM EX, visit Sony It also can output HD signals down-converted to professional products web site. A variety of functions for improved...

  • Page 13: 3D Images

    3D Images When people look at objects, the left eye and right eye view the object at a slightly different angle, and hence the images projected in the left and right eye are different. The difference in images seen by the left and right eye is called parallax.
  • Page 14 Convergence Point When shooting using individual left and right lenses, the point where the optical axes of the left lens and right lens intersect is called the convergence point. The difference (parallax) between left and right images for subjects at the convergence point is zero. During playback, subjects at the convergence point appear to viewers to be positioned right on the screen.
  • Page 15 Parallax Guidelines To shoot comfortable 3D images, we recommend the following points as parallax guidelines. Parallax angle should be less than 1° θ α β The parallax angle ( ) is obtained by subtracting the angle ( ) between the left/right lenses at the γ...
  • Page 16 The camcorder displays the subject distance from the camera in the viewfinder as an aid to keeping the parallax within an appropriate range. The viewfinder can also display a colored outline of the subject as a warning when the parallax is large and natural stereoscopic vision of the subject is difficult. You can set the amount of parallax as a percentage of the screen width (near field, far field) or you can specify the maximum screen size as the reference for displaying the guide functions.

  • Page 17: Using The Software

    URL mentioned in “Preparations” above. Note If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact a Sony service representative. Using the Software / Reading the CD-ROM Manuals...

  • Page 18: Locations And Functions Of Parts And Controls

    Determines how a video light connected to the For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the LIGHT connector (see page 19) is turned on and camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the BP-L80S off. Battery Pack. AUTO: When the POWER switch of the video...

  • Page 19: Accessory Attachments

    Connect the cable of the supplied viewfinder or optional CBK-VF01 viewfinder. g VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin, round) Connect the cable of the optional DXF-series viewfinder. For connecting the DXF-series devices, optional parts are required. Consult a Sony service Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...

  • Page 20: Operating And Connectors Section

    Press the button again to return to the previous Operating and Connectors Section display. d Zoom lever Lens Block (left side) Press the W end for wide-angle and the T end for telephoto. Press the lever harder for a faster zoom action. e IRIS switch AUTO: The iris is adjusted automatically.

  • Page 21: Shift Button

    d ZOOM dial Lens Block (right side) Turn this dial to adjust the zoom. Turn the dial counterclockwise to zoom out for wide-angle shots, and clockwise to zoom in for long-distance shots (factory default setting). You can set the direction or rotation of the dial using OPERATION >Dial Operation >Zoom Clockwise in the setup menu.

  • Page 22: Focus Switch

    When this selector is used, the new setting - When there are very bright objects close to the appears on the viewfinder screen for about three subject seconds. - When shooting through a glass window • If there are a number of objects within the FILTER selector ND filter screen at close and far range, the focus may not...
  • Page 23 new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for Right side (near the front) about three seconds. For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 57). c MENU knob Changes the item selection or a setting within the menu (see page 103). d AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/ black balance adjustment) switch Activates the automatic white/black balance...

  • Page 24: Gain Selector

    c ALARM (alarm tone volume f ASSIGN. (assignable) 0 switch adjustment) knob You can assign the desired function to this switch on OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup Controls the volume of the warning tone that is menu (see page 146). output via the built-in speaker or optional Off is assigned to this switch when the camcorder earphones.
  • Page 25 B (ATW ): When this switch is set to B and Use the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE in the OPERATION >White Setting >White following way. Switch<B> is set to [ATW] in the setup CANCEL/PRST: Pushing this switch up to this menu, ATW is activated. position after a setting is changed in the setup You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch menu displays the message to confirm...

  • Page 26: Access Lamp

    d ACCESS lamp Right side (near the rear) Lights up in blue when data is written to or read from the recording media. e Protection cover of the audio control section Open to access the audio control section (see page 27). f Protection cover of the thumbnail screen operations section Open to access the thumbnail screen operations...

  • Page 27: Backlight Button

    k STOP button information for the user such as scene number, shooting place, etc. Press this button to stop playback. For details, see “Setting the Time Data” (page 67). l NEXT button This button returns to the previous screen when This jumps to the first frame of the next clip.

  • Page 28: Menu Button

    c SET (set) button and arrow buttons All: Thumbnail display of all frames marked with essence marks. Use these buttons to make timecode and user bit Shot Mark1: Thumbnail display of the frames settings, and for thumbnail screen operations (see marked with Shot Mark 1.

  • Page 29: 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 left slots in the camcorder is recognized as a drive for that computer.
  • Page 30 m TC OUT (timecode output) connector connector, you can monitor picture being shot (camera picture) or playback picture. (BNC type) To lock the timecode of an external VTR to the j GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input) timecode of this camcorder, connect this connector (BNC type) connector to the external VTR’s timecode input This connector inputs a reference signal when the...

  • Page 31: Monochrome Lcd Panel

    When an alarm is indicated, you can hear the Note alarm sound through the earphone. Plugging an Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the built-in speaker.

  • Page 32: Viewfinder

    e Audio level indicators c Eyecup Indicate the audio recording or playback levels of d Diopter adjustment ring channels 1 to 4. Allows for optimal focus adjustment. f Lock icon e Eyepiece Appears when the recording media is write- You can raise this up when required by the protected.

  • Page 33: Viewfinder Screen Display

    m DISPLAY switch Viewfinder Screen Turns the display of text information on and off. ON: Display text information. Display OFF: Do not display text information. n MIRROR switch The image display on the monitor screen becomes reversed horizontally or vertically when the The viewfinder screen displays not only the video viewfinder barrel is raised up or rotated.

  • Page 34: Green Tally

    a 3D/2D indicator flashes when OPERATION >Format>3D/2D in the setup menu is set to 3D Indicates the 3D/2D setting. During playback, and you are recording to either the left slots or “PLAY” is displayed after “3D” or “2D”. right slots only. b Zoom position g Wireless receiver reception level Indicates the zoom position of the zoom lens in...

  • Page 35: Color Temperature

    VF:L-R: Displays the image obtained by Bottom of viewfinder screen subtracting the right lens image from the left lens image, in color. VF:3D: Displays a 3D image, in color. VF:Anaglyph: Displays an anaglyph. k Color temperature Displays a color temperature calculated from the gain of R and B, in the range 1.5 K to 50.0 K (in steps of 0.1 K).

  • Page 36: Filter Position

    e Video level indication k Filter position An indication is displayed together with an Indicates the currently selected ND filter position appropriate ND filter position number when the number. (see page 21). light level of the subject is too high or too low. When ELECTRICAL CC is assigned to an assignable switch, the electrical filter position (A/ f Timecode...
  • Page 37 q Histogram Shows a pixel distribution of video luminance. r Iris position Indicates the iris position and the setting for iris override (reference value for the lens iris) (see page 59). The iris override setting is indicated by four segments indicator as follows. Reference Indicator value...

  • Page 38: Chapter 2 : Preparations

    For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below. • BP-L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack • AC power using the AC-DN2B/DN10 AC...

  • Page 39: Using Ac Power

    To detach the battery pack Attaching the Viewfinder Holding the release button in, pull the battery pack up. 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 40: Adjusting The Viewfinder Position

    Couple the viewfinder connector to the Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle VF connector (26-pin). VF connector (26-pin) You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder. To reverse the display (image/text indication) vertically The viewfinder can be rotated as much as 180 degrees toward the direction facing the subject.
  • Page 41 To raise up the viewfinder barrel To detach the viewfinder barrel Push the clip on the bottom to release (1) and flip up the viewfinder barrel (2). It locks at the 120-degree position. Normally use it in the locked position. Although you can open it farther from the lock position, once return it to the closed position to lock it at the 120-degree position again.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Viewfinder Focus And Screen

    To attach the hood Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen You can detach the viewfinder barrel or eyepiece and attach a hood to make the image on the LCD screen easier to see. To adjust the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest.

  • Page 43: Attaching A Cbk-Vf01 Viewfinder

    the viewfinder while you are carrying the Adjust the front-to-back position so camcorder. that the arm of the BKW-401 does not touch the handle when it is raised. Loosen the front-to-back viewfinder Adjust position so that arm positioning levers and the front-to-back does not touch handle viewfinder positioning knobs, and then pull the viewfinder slide assembly...

  • Page 44: Attaching A 5-Inch Electronic Viewfinder

    You can attach an optional DXF-series (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. Notes • The 5-inch viewfinder does not support 3D display or anaglyh display.

  • Page 45: 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 46: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock

    Setting the Date/Time of Preparing the Audio the Internal Clock Input System You can set or change the date and time of the Connecting a Microphone to the internal clock. The date and time set are reflected MIC IN Connector in the timecode.

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: Tripod Mounting

    To remove the camcorder from the tripod Tripod Mounting adaptor Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow. Attach the optional VCT-14/U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod. Tripod adaptor Red button Lever Note The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed.

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52: Chapter 3 : Adjustments And Settings

    Adjustments and Settings Chapter For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 103). 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 System Line...

  • Page 53: Changing The Video Format

    Changing the Video Format Selecting 3D or 2D Mode Refer to the above table and change the settings of the relevant items. Select OPERATION >Format in the setup menu (see page 106). This selects 2D or 3D image recording mode. Selecting 3D or 2D Select OPERATION >Format >3D/2D in the setup menu, and then select 3D or 2D.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Black Balance And The White Balance

    Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM. Adjusting the Black Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to Balance and the White BLACK and release the switch. The message “Executing...” appears during Balance execution, and changes to “Done” when the adjustment finishes. Adjustment values are saved to memory automatically.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The White Balance

    If the automatic white balance adjustment Adjusting the White Balance cannot be made If the white balance adjustment cannot be Set the switches and selectors as shown completed normally, an error message will appear below. for about three seconds on the viewfinder screen. •...
  • Page 56 select [ND FLT C.Temp<1>]. To assign White balance memory it to positions 2 to 4, select [ND FLT Values stored in memory are held until the white C.Temp<2-4>]. balance is next adjusted even when the camcorder power is turned off. Turn the MENU knob to select the The camcorder has two white balance memories, desired color temperature.

  • Page 57: 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 58 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 121).

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Iris

    • –0.25 to –1 (decreasing by increments of 0.25): Adjusting the Iris About 0.25 to 1 stop further close Also you can set the area where light detection occurs. To change the reference value You can use the IRIS dial or the automatic iris Set OPERATION >Auto Iris >Iris adjustment function to adjust the iris aperture.

  • Page 60: Zooming

    Turn the MENU knob until the desired Zooming auto iris window appears, and then press the knob. The shaded parts indicate the area where light detection You can use the ZOOM dial or the zoom lever to operate the zoom. If you select “Var”, the following items become effective and you can set the window Using the ZOOM Dial...

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Focus

    Display Focal Length Display Focal Length Adjusting the Focus 7.5 mm 24.4 mm inches) inches) 9.1 mm 29.7 mm inches) inches) 11.1 mm 36.1 mm The camcorder allows you to adjust the focus in inches) inches) the following two ways. 13.5 mm 44.0 mm MF (manual focus) mode...

  • Page 62: Adjusting In Af Mode

    One-push auto focus Adjusting the Press the PUSH AF button. Auto focus is enabled Convergence temporarily (one-push auto focus). One-push auto focus ends when the subject is brought into focus. MF assist function The camcorder convergence point can be adjusted in the range 1.2 m (4 ft) to ∞...

  • Page 63: Adjusting Using The Auto Convergence Button

    The direction of rotation of the dial can be Locking the Convergence Point changed using OPERATION >Dial Operation >Conv. Clockwise in the setup menu. The convergence point can be locked so that the The convergence function can also be assigned to convergence is not adjustable by pressing an the ZOOM dial or FOCUS dial.

  • Page 64: Changing The Viewfinder Display

    Changing the Viewfinder Adjusting the Audio Display Level You can change the image displayed in the When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to viewfinder using the VF DISPLAY SELECT AUTO, the input levels of analog audio signals switch. Each time you press the VF DISPLAY recorded on each channel are adjusted SELECT switch, the display changes in automatically.

  • Page 65: Manually Adjusting The Audio Level Of The Mic In Connector

    Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) for corresponding to the channel(s) selected the desired channel(s) selected in step in step to MANUAL. to MANUAL. With the LEVEL control(s) for the Turn the MIC LEVEL control, and channel(s) selected in step 1, adjust so adjust so that the audio level meter that the audio level meter shows up to...
  • Page 66 CH3 switch Channel 3 recording target Setting Knob FRONT Front microphone audio Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob REAR Audio signal input to AUDIO IN Front MIC LEVEL control CH-1 connector Front+Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob and WIRELESS Wireless microphone audio MIC LEVEL control (linked operation) CH4 switch Channel 4 recording target...

  • Page 67: Setting The Time Data

    To set the drop frame mode/non-drop frame Setting the Time Data mode You can select the drop frame (DF) mode or non- drop frame (NDF) mode on MAINTENANCE >Timecode in the setup menu. To make the timecode consecutive When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN, recording a number of scenes on the Note media normally produces consecutive timecode.

  • Page 68: Synchronizing The Timecode

    Example 2: Interconnecting a number of Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to camcorders (including one reference F-RUN or R-RUN, corresponding to the camcorder) desired operating mode for the timecode generator. To store the user bit setting in memory The user bit setting (apart from the real time) is automatically retained in memory even when the power is turned off.

  • Page 69: Checking Camcorder Settings And Status Information (Status Screens)

    This operation synchronizes the internal Checking Camcorder timecode generator with the external timecode. After about 10 seconds, you can Settings and Status disconnect the external timecode without losing the synchronization. Information (Status Notes Screens) • When you finish the above procedure, the internal timecode is immediately synchronized with the external timecode and the counter display will show The status screens allow you to check camcorder...
  • Page 70 AUDIO status screen BATTERY/MEDIA status screen This screen displays settings and status This screen displays the status of the battery information related to audio input and output. mounted on the camcorder and the media status. Battery: The remaining battery capacity CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4: Audio level meters Charge Count: The number of times the battery and input sources...

  • Page 71: Chapter 4 : Shooting

    SxS memory cards that can be used with • Carry and store SxS memory cards in their this camcorder cases, and lock the cases securely. Use the following Sony SxS memory cards (SxS PRO or SxS-1) with this camcorder. SxS PRO • SBP-32 (32 GB) •...

  • Page 72: Loading And Ejecting Sxs 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 73: Selecting The Sxs Memory Card To Use

    To eject SxS memory cards Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Open the cover, and then press the EJECT button to release the lock and Switching using the SLOT SELECT button pull the button out. You can switch between slot A and slot B using the SLOT SELECT button.

  • Page 74: Formatting (Initializing) Sxs Memory Cards

    Note Notes The SLOT SELECT button is disabled during playback. • All data is erased when you format a memory card, Even when pressed, it does not change the selected slot. including setup files and all of the recorded video data. Button operations are enabled when a thumbnail screen •...

  • Page 75: Restoring Sxs Memory Cards

    recording stops when the remaining recording • SxS memory cards on which memory errors time falls to 0. have occurred may become usable if they are The method for determining the remaining reformatted. recording time is different in 3D record mode and •...

  • Page 76: Basic Operations

    If you are using the electronic shutter, Basic Operations select an appropriate shutter mode and speed (see page 57). Do one of the following to start recording. - Press the REC START button (see page 22). This section explains the basic shooting and - Press the VTR button (see page 20).

  • Page 77: Playing Recorded Clips

    You can use MAINTENANCE >Camera L: When recording in 3D, “L” is appended to left Config >Rec Review in the setup menu (see image clips and “R” to right image clips. page 136) to change the playback time. When recording to 2D, no suffix is added. When the Rec Review function is assigned to the RET button, you can also conduct a Playing Recorded Clips...

  • Page 78: Deleting Recorded Clips

    Deleting Recorded Clips Advanced Operations You can use the assignable switches to delete the last recorded clips (Last Clip DEL function). For clips recorded in 3D, both the left and right clips are deleted. You can also use the THUMBNAIL menu to delete all Recording Shot Marks recorded clips (All Clips DEL function) or to delete selected clips.

  • Page 79: Starting To Record From Pre-Stored Video (Picture Cache Function) (2D Mode Only)

    To add/delete OK marks camcorder exits Frame Rec, Interval Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion mode whenever you select picture cache You use the THUMBNAIL menu to add and mode. The camcorder exits picture cache mode delete OK marks in previously recorded clips. automatically whenever you select Frame Rec, For details, see “Adding and Deleting OK Marks”...

  • Page 80: Recording Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)

    • Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ Interval time R-RUN switch, the advance mode of the internal timecode generator is always F-RUN. • In picture cache mode, you cannot set time data by setting the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. To set time data, exit picture cache mode.

  • Page 81: Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function)

    Select [Number of Frames], turn the If you are using the pre-lighting function, the video light comes on before recording starts. MENU knob to select the number of frames to record in one take, and then To stop shooting press the knob. Stop the recording.
  • Page 82 When recording starts, the “Frame Rec” Frame Rec settings and shooting indication in the viewfinder changes from flashing to lit, and “FRM REC” and “FRM Notes STBY” appear alternatively at the position of the • The Frame Rec function cannot be used at the same REC indication.

  • Page 83: Shooting With Slow & Quick Motion

    Turn the MENU knob to select [On], Shooting with Slow & Quick and then press the knob. Motion The camcorder enters Slow & Quick Motion mode, and the “S&Q STBY” indication in When the video format (see page 52) is set to one the viewfinder lights.

  • Page 84: Framing Shots With The Freeze Mix Function

    • Recording review is not possible. To cancel the freeze mix display • If you change the recording frame rate to a value Do one of the following. faster than the current shutter speed, the shutter • Press an assignable switch again to which the speed is changed to the slowest value for which Freeze Mix function has been assigned.

  • Page 85: Planning Metadata Operations

    1) Some characters are displayed as different but similar are located on the SxS memory card (General/ characters. Sony/Planning) contains 512 or more files. Note Turn the MENU knob to select a file to If you define clip name and shot mark names in languages other than the above, they may not be load and press the knob.

  • Page 86: Defining Clip Names In Planning Metadata

    After turning the MENU knob to select an UTF-8"?>3 item, you can press the SET button to display <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// the selected item only. xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ planningmetadata" assignId=" To clear the planning metadata loaded P0001" creationDate=" 2011-08-20T17:00:00+09:00" Under OPERATION >Plan.Metadata lastUpdate="...

  • Page 87: Defining Shot Mark Names In Planning Metadata

    When you use planning metadata to set shot clip name is used. marks, you can define names for Shot Mark 0 to You can use the Sony Planning Metadata Add-in Shot Mark 9. application software supplied with the CBK-WA01 When you record shot marks, you can add the Wi-Fi Adapter to define clip names.

  • Page 88: Shooting Guide Function

    You can use the Sony Planning Metadata Add-in application software supplied with the CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter to Essence mark names. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the CBK-WA01.

  • Page 89: Displaying 3D Depth Warning

    - SD signal output to the monitor Displaying 3D Depth Warning - Side-by-side output to the monitor - Right-side image output to the monitor When the parallax is too large because the subject - 3G SDI signal output on the HD/SD SDI OUT(L) is too close or too far away, a colored outline connector around the subject is displayed.

  • Page 90: Displaying The Grid

    Displaying the Grid You can display a grid when shooting in 3D to easily check the left/right parallax. To display the grid in the viewfinder, set OPERATION >Grid >Grid(VF) in the setup menu to On. The grid display can be switched On and Off during recording by using an assignable switch Warning indicators with the Grid (VF) function assignment.

  • Page 91: 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 SxS memory cards in the form of index pictures. (A message appears if you insert a memory card that contains no clips.) The thumbnail screen displays the content of memory cards inserted in the left slots.

  • Page 92: Index Picture

    Cursor (yellow) Clip number/Number of clips a Index picture from a computer. Because independent files lack the associated management files, some operations When a clip is recorded, its first frame is set and information displays may not be available. automatically as the index picture. You can change to index picture to any frame (see g Video format of recording page 101).

  • Page 93: Playing Clips

    Press the THUMBNAIL button to return to the To switch between SxS memory cards thumbnail screen. When memory cards are loaded in both slots A Notes and B, you can switch between them by pressing • There may be momentary picture breakup or still the SLOT SELECT button.

  • Page 94: Using Thumbnails To Search Inside Clips

    Press the THUMBNAIL button: Playback stops Using Thumbnails to Search and the thumbnail screen (see page 91) Inside Clips appears in the viewfinder. Playback also stops if you eject the memory card. You can switch a thumbnail screen to the In this case, the camera picture appears in the following thumbnail search screens, which allow viewfinder.

  • Page 95: 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 97). Set Index Picture —...

  • Page 96: 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 103) 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 97: Displaying Clip Properties

    Displaying Clip Properties The clip properties screen appears when you select Clip Properties in the THUMBNAIL menu. a Image of the current clip f OK mark This appears only when an OK mark has been b Image of the previous clip added.

  • Page 98: Adding And Deleting Ok Marks

    When copying 3D clips, both the left and right Adding and Deleting OK Marks clips are simultaneously copied. Insert SxS memory cards in both left and right slots for the You can add OK marks to clips. This makes it copy source and copy destination.

  • Page 99: Deleting Clips

    The batch copy function copies all clips (clips In the thumbnail screen, select the matching the recording format configured for the thumbnail of the clip to delete, and then camcorder) displayed in the thumbnail screen. select THUMBNAIL >Delete Clip. Clips not displayed in the thumbnail screen are The screen changes to the properties screen not copied.

  • Page 100: Displaying The Expand Thumbnail Screen

    b Timecode Displaying the Expand Thumbnail This displays the timecode of the selected frame Screen in the expand thumbnail screen. The expand thumbnail screen allows you to To increase the number of divisions search inside clips by using thumbnails (see When you press the EXPAND button, or select page 94), to change index pictures (see THUMBNAIL >Thumbnail View >Forward...

  • Page 101: Adding And Deleting Shot Marks

    If you have recorded clips by using planning To delete shot marks metadata that defined names for Shot Mark 0 to Shot Mark 9, the defined names are Select the frame where you want to displayed instead of the above item names in delete a shot mark, and then select the list.

  • Page 102: Chapter 6 : Menu And Detailed Settings

    Menu and Detailed Settings Chapter OPERATION Menu (see page 106) Setup Menu OPERATION Organization and Levels Format Format Media 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 103: Basic Setup Menu Operations

    PAINT Menu (see page 124) 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 The camcorder enters menu mode and the menu list appears on the screen.
  • Page 104 • 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 105 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 106: Menu List

    Menu List OPERATION Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Format 3D/2D 3D/2D Selects 3D or 2D recording. Specifies the 3D Single Rec Enable/Disable When recording in 3D, selects camcorder’s operating whether to enable or disable mode and recording continuous recording to the SxS format.
  • Page 107 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 System mode and recording Line, and System format. Frequency. HQ 1920/HQ 1440 When the HD System Line setting is [1080] and the System Frequency...
  • Page 108 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Output Signal Format HD/SD/480P (576P) Selects the signals output from the Makes settings related video connectors. to output signals. About 480P (576P), 480P can be selected when the Country setting is other than [PAL Area], and 576P can be selected when the Country setting is [PAL Area].
  • Page 109 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Output SDI Signal(R) R/L/L+R/L-R/Side By Selects the output format from the Makes settings related Side/Anaglyph HD/SD SDI OUT(R) connector to output signals. when the Signal Format setting is HD and the SDI Signal(L) setting is R: 1.5G SDI right signal output.
  • Page 110 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Output Down Converter Crop/Letter/Squeeze Selects the signal conversion mode Makes settings related for output of SD signals. to output 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 111 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.) Note Frame Rate...
  • Page 112 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Rec Function Number of Frames The available settings When Interval Rec or Frame Rec is Makes settings related vary depending on the set to On, specifies the number of to special recording settings in Format >HD frames to shoot in one Interval Rec modes.
  • Page 113 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Lens Dial Outer Zoom/Focus/ Assigns function to ZOOM dial. Makes settings related Convergence/Iris/Assign to the lens dials. Nothing Zoom/Focus/ Assigns function to FOCUS dial. Convergence/Iris/Assign Nothing Inner Zoom/Focus/ Assigns function to Convergence/Iris/Assign CONVERGENCE dial. Nothing Dial Operation Focus Clockwise...
  • Page 114 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Grid Grid(VF) On/Off Turns on or off the grid display in Makes settings related the viewfinder. to the grid display. Grid(SDI(L)) On/Off Turns on or off the grid display from the HD/SD SDI OUT(L) connector. Grid(SDI(R)) On/Off Turns on or off the grid display from...
  • Page 115 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description 3D Guide Depth Warning On/Off Turns on or off the 3D depth Makes settings related SDI(L) warning display from the HD/SD to the 3D shooting SDI OUT(L) connector. guide function. Depth Warning On/Off Turns on or off the 3D depth SDI(R) warning display from the HD/SD SDI OUT(R) connector.
  • Page 116 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Marker Center H Position –40 to 0 to 40 Specifies the horizontal position of Makes settings related the center marker. to marker display in the Center V Position –40 to 0 to 40 Specifies the vertical position of the viewfinder screen.
  • Page 117 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 118 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 119 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 120 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 121 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 122 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 123 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 (unless the name specified in management. planning metadata with Auto Naming set to [Plan]).

  • Page 124: Paint Menu

    PAINT Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Switch Status Gamma On/Off Turns gamma correction on or off. Turns various signal Black Gamma On/Off Turns black gamma correction on or correction functions off.
  • Page 125 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Flare Flare On/Off Turns flare correction on or off. Makes settings related Master Flare –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets the master flare correction to flare. level. Flare is light generated R Flare –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets the R flare correction level.
  • Page 126 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Knee Knee On/Off Turns knee correction on or off. Makes settings related Knee Point 50.0% to 90.0% to Specifies the knee point. to knee correction. 109.0% Knee correction is Knee Slope –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the knee slope.
  • Page 127 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Detail Detail On/Off Turns detail adjustment on or off. Makes settings related Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the detail level. to details adjustments. H/V Ratio –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the mix ratio between the Detail adjustment is H detail level and the V detail level.
  • Page 128 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 129: Maintenance Menu

    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 130 Other End 11.0V to 14.0V Specifies a threshold value that (0.1V 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 131 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Battery Segment No.10 11.0V to 17.0V Specify voltage threshold values Makes settings related (0.1V step) that cause remaining capacity to batteries. segments to go off in the display of Segment No.9 11.0V to 16.0V to 17.0V remaining battery capacity (see (0.1V step) page 34).
  • Page 132 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Audio Speaker Attenuate Off/3dB/6dB/9dB/12dB Selects the volume from the monitor Makes settings related speaker (does not affect earphone to audio. volume). Headphone Out Mono/Stereo Selects whether the earphones are monaural (Mono) or stereo (Stereo). Reference Level –20dB/–18dB/–16dB/ Selects the output level of the 1 kHz...
  • Page 133 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Audio MIC CH1 Level Side1/Front/Front+Side1 For recording input audio from the Makes settings related front microphone on channel 1, to audio. selects the knob that adjusts the audio level. Side1: The LEVEL knob (left) on the side panel Front: The MIC LEVEL control on the front panel...
  • Page 134 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Audio Audio CH3 Level Side3/Front/Front+Side3 Selects the knob that adjusts the Makes settings related level of audio recorded on channel to audio. Side3: The LEVEL knob on side panel Front: The MIC LEVEL control on the front panel Front+Side3: Adjust with both the LEVEL knob and the MIC...
  • Page 135 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description WRR Setting TX LCF Freq Sets the low cut filter frequency of Makes settings related the transmitter whose signals are to the wireless tuner. being received on the channel selected by WRR CH SELECT. (The setting range varies depending on the transmitter.) TX System Delay...
  • Page 136 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 137 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Camera Config Tally Select Normal/Remote Sets the tally indicator, the tally Makes settings related indicator on the front of the to various camcorder viewfinder, and the tally display on operations. the viewfinder screen. Normal: Select this during normal operation.
  • Page 138 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description White Filter Electrical CC<D> 3200K/4300K/5600K/ Selects the color temperature for Makes settings related 6300K/----- when the electrical CC filter to filters. switching function is assigned to an assignable switch. Select “----” if you do not want to use D.
  • Page 139 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Genlock H Phase(HD) –999 to ±0 to +999 Specifies the H phase of HD output Makes settings related when genlock is enabled. to genlock. H Phase(SD) –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the H phase of SD output when genlock is enabled.
  • Page 140 User Name admin Sets a desired user name in 1 to 31 For details on alphanumeric characters. network connection, Password pmw-td300 (model Sets a password (model name) in 0 refer to the name) to 31 alphanumeric characters. Supplement supplied Execute/Cancel...
  • Page 141 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Wi-Fi Setting Scan Networks Execute/Cancel When Wi-Fi is set to [Enable], scan Makes settings for the available network connection. Wi-Fi connection. SSID Network connection Sets the network connection name name of up to 32 characters. Notes Network Type Infra/Adhoc...
  • Page 142 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Wi-Fi Setting Enables settings for Wi-Fi Setting Makes settings for when Wi-Fi is set to [Enable] Wi-Fi connection. (execute by selecting [Execute]). Wi-Fi Status xxxxx Displays “Connecting” while Notes Connecting connection is being attempted. •...

  • Page 143: File Menu

    FILE Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description 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 ALL file operations. is saved or loaded.
  • Page 144 FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Reference Reference Store Execute/Cancel Stores the current settings of Makes settings related reference file items in the reference to reference file file that is maintained in internal operations. memory (execute by selecting Execute). Reference Clear Execute/Cancel Clear the reference file (execute by selecting Execute).

  • Page 145: 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, ASSIGN. 6 switch and the RET button. The following tables lists the functions that are assigned when the camcorder is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 146: 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 147 Assignable switch setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Zoom Tele/Wide Assign the Zoom Tele function to ASSIGNABLE 4, and — assign the Zoom Wide function to ASSIGNABLE 5 (displayed only when <4> and <5> are set). Zoom Wide/Tele Assign the Zoom Wide function to ASSIGNABLE 4, and —...

  • Page 148: Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Assign. 6 Switch

    Assignable switch setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Conv. Near/Far Assign the Convergence Near function to ASSIGNABLE — switch 4, and assign the Convergence Far function to ASSIGNABLE switch 5 (displays only when setting “<4>” and “<5>”). Functions that can be Assigned to the ASSIGN.

  • Page 149: Assigning Functions To The Lens Dials

    Note Assigning Functions to The inner dial provides coarse adjustment for small movements of the dial. Consequently, fine adjustment the Lens Dials may be difficult to achieve, depending on the assigned function. You can assign functions to each of the three dials (outer, mid, inner) on the lens unit.

  • Page 150: 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 SxS memory card into a left-side memory card slot. See “Basic Setup Menu Operations”...

  • Page 151: 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 152: 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 SxS in step 2, the ACCESS lamp lights when you execute the save (in blue on the right-side panel and in orange in the card slot section).
  • Page 153 Note The settings data (ALL file, scene file, reference file) of this camcorder and the PMW-350 are not compatible. Saving and Loading Scene Files...

  • Page 154: Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices Chapter You can connect a control device such as an RM-B150/B170/B750 Remote Control Unit or RCP-1001/ 1501 Remote Control Panel and operate this camcorder. For details on connection and operation of the control device, refer to the Supplement supplied in the CD-ROM (labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory 3D Camcorder”).
  • Page 155 OPERATION >Format >Country in the setup HD/SD SDI OUT connectors (BNC) menu (see page 106)). When OPERATION The two HD/SD SDI OUT connectors (left and >Output >Signal Format is set to HD, a Y-format right) can be used to connect to a monitor, signal matching the output signal from the HD/ switcher, VTR, or other recording device that SD SDI OUT connector is output.

  • Page 156: Operating Clips With A Computer

    For support information for the driver software, visit • When connecting the USB cable to the computer, be the following URL: careful to check the form and direction of the PC http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ connector. • The camcorder does not work on the bus power from the computer.
  • Page 157 (User’s Guide) contained in the supplied CD-ROM. disconnect the USB cable and then reconnect it. For information on the dedicated application The message “Connect USB Now?” appears software, visit Sony professional products web site. again. Operating Clips with a Computer...

  • Page 158: Editing 3D Clips Using Mpes-3D01

    To use a nonlinear editing system Editing 3D Clips using For a nonlinear editing system, optional editing MPES-3D01 software that corresponds to the recording formats used with this camcorder is required. Store the clips to be edited on the HDD of your computer in advance, using the supplied application software.

  • Page 159: 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 160: Adjusting Left/Right Lens Errors

    Correcting at Multiple Points Adjusting Left/Right Lens Errors This method corrects the zoom, focus, and other parameters at multiple points while changing the iris position. Adjusting If any errors occur between the left and right lenses, you can adjust the right lens to minimize Select MAINTENANCE >Lens >Start the differences between it and the left lens.

  • Page 161: Adjusting The Flange Focal Length

    To cancel Carrying out the adjustment Hold down CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE on the With the camcorder, zoom and focus operations CANCEL/PRST side of the switch to cancel the automatically adjust the flange focal length. correction function. Open the iris, position the supplied Clearing the correction values flange focal length adjustment chart Select MAINTENANCE >Lens >Clear Config...

  • Page 162: Operation Warnings

    (If power cannot be turned off by setting the POWER switch to OFF, remove the battery pack or the AC power source.) If the problem continues after the camcorder is restarted, contact your Sony service representative. Operation Warnings...

  • Page 163: Warning Indication

    Warning Indication WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module Free space on the SxS Recording continues. Replace it with another at the earliest opportunity. memory card has become insufficient. In 3D mode, this calculates the remaining capacity based on the memory...
  • Page 164 — — — — 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. Operation Warnings...
  • Page 165 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module A partitioned memory Recording continues. This card cannot be used with this camcorder. card or one that Remove it and load a compatible card. contains recorded clips exceeding the number permitted with this...
  • Page 166 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module A card of a different Recording stops. It cannot be used with this camcorder. Replace it file system was with another card. inserted.
  • Page 167 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module There is no clip to be Recording continues. — displayed. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — —...
  • Page 168 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module In 3D mode, clips are Recording continues. Insert recordable media in slots on both sides, as recording to memory required. cards on one side only. 1) (B) for the card in slot B Operation Warnings...

  • Page 169: 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 170 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 171: Exchanging The Battery Of The Internal Clock

    If the message “BackUp Battery perform formatting of the medium using End” appears in the viewfinder, this battery must OPERATION >Format Media (see page 107) in be exchanged. Contact a Sony service the setup menu. representative. Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock...

  • Page 172: Specifications

    Recording/playback time Specifications With one SBP-32 or SBS-32G1A SP mode: Approx.140 min. HQ mode: Approx. 100 min. With one SBP-64A or SBS-64G1A SP mode: Approx. 280 min. HQ mode: Approx. 200 min. General Note The actual recording/playback time may differ slightly from the values shown here, depending Power requirements on usage conditions, memory characteristics,...

  • Page 173: Audio Block

    Video S/N Media Block 54 dB Horizontal resolution Card slots 1000TV lines or more Type: Express Card34 Gain Number of slots: 4 –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 dB, AGC Connector: Conforms to PCMCIA Express Card Shutter speed Standard 59.94i/P, 50i/P: sec.

  • Page 174: Lens Block

    Others Supplied Accessories DC IN: XLR type, 4-pin, male 11 to 17 V DC Viewfinder (1) DC OUT: 4-pin Viewfinder hood (1) 11 to 17 V DC, maximum rated current: Shoulder strap (1) 0.5 A Stereo microphone (1) REMOTE: 8-pin Wind screen (1) LIGHT: 2-pin Cold shoe kit (1 set)
  • Page 175 TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. UC-D200A (PROTECH) • Always verify that the unit is operating properly Ultralight (Anton Bauer) before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT CBK-SP01 Soft Type Shoulder Pad NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR...

  • Page 176: Chart Of Optional Components And Accessories

    DWR-S01D Digital Wireless Receiver CBK-VF01 Viewfinder SBP-32/64A SBS-32G1A/64G1A SxS memory card MEAD-MS01, MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adapter MPE-200 Multi Image Processor PMW-TD300 + MPES-3D01 Stereo Image Processor RM-B150/B170/B750 RCP-751/921 HDFA-200 RCP-1001/1501 Optical Fiber Adaptor Remote Control Unit VCT-14/U14...

  • Page 177: Mpeg-2 Video Patent Portfolio License

    MPEG-2 Video Patent About Bitmap Fonts Portfolio License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN This product uses RICOH Bitmap Fonts CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY produced and sold by Ricoh Company, Ltd. MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER...

  • Page 178: About Openssl

    About OpenSSL Because it uses the OpenSSL Toolkit, this product uses software developed by the OpenSSL Project (http://www.openssl.org/). OpenSSL License --------------- /* ==================================================================== * Copyright (c) 1998-2008 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions * are met: * 1.
  • Page 179 * NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, * STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED * OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  • Page 180 * 4. If you include any Windows specific code (or a derivative thereof) from * the apps directory (application code) you must include an acknowledgement: * "This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com)" * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG ``AS IS'' AND * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE * ARE DISCLAIMED.

  • Page 181: Index

    Index BACKLIGHT button 27 Battery attachment shoe 18 of the internal clock, exchanging 171 pack 38 remaining 34 Numerics BKW-401 42 2D 53 Black balance, adjusting 54 3D 53 BRIGHT control 32 3D depth warning 89 3D shooting guide 88 Clip(s) batch copy 98 AC power 39...
  • Page 182 EARPHONE jack 30 Index picture Edge violation warning 89 changing 101 EJECT buttons 29 Initial value 105 Electric color temperature filter 36 Internal clock 46 ESSENCE MARK button 28 Interval Rec 80 EXPAND button 27 Iris EXPAND FOCUS button 20 position 37 Expand thumbnail screen IRIS dial 21...
  • Page 183 saving 152 Search OK mark(s) 92, 97 with the expand thumbnail screen 94 adding 98 with the shot mark thumbnail screen 94 deleting 98 SET button 28 setting 78 Setup menu 102 One-push auto focus 62 basic operations 103 Operation status 34 FILE menu 143 Optional components 176 MAINTENANCE menu 129...
  • Page 184 formatting 74 Video light, connecting 50 loading 72 VIDEO OUT connector 30 restoring 75 Viewfinder 32 selecting 73 adjusting focus 42 adjusting position 40 adjusting screen 42 adjusting the angle 40 attaching 39 TALLY indicators 30 attaching a 5-inch viewfinder 44 Tally indicators 32 cable 33 TALLY switch 30, 32...

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