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Sony PMW-200 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-425-717-17(1)
Solid-State Memory
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PMW-200
PMW-100

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
© 2012 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-425-717-17(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-200 PMW-100 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. © 2012 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 • Refer all servicing to qualified service WARNING personnel. Servicing is required when the To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, apparatus has been damaged in any way, do not expose this apparatus to rain or such as power-supply cord or plug is moisture.
  • Page 3 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio). Atenção: This product has been manufactured by or Se a bateria não for manuseada on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan corretamente, ela poderá explodir, causar Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries incêndio ou até mesmo queimaduras related to product compliance based on químicas.
  • Page 4 Não remova o invólucro da pilha. Mantenha fora do alcance das crianças. Em caso de ingestão procure auxílio médico imediatamente. For the customers in the U.S.A. SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit http://www.sony.com/psa/warranty for important information and complete terms and conditions of Sony’s limited warranty applicable to this product.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using Other Media ..............27 XQD Memory Cards ............ 27 “Memory Stick” media/SDHC Cards ......28 USB Flash Drives (PMW-200 only) ......28 Using Wi-Fi Connection (PMW-200 only) ......30 Fixing the CBK-WA01 ..........30 Connecting the IFU-WLM3 ......... 31 Making a Wi-Fi Connection .........
  • Page 6 ND Filter (PMW-200 only) .......... 37 White Balance .............. 38 Markers/Zebra Patterns ..........39 Gain ................39 Electronic Shutter ............39 Iris (PMW-200) / Exposure (PMW-100) ..... 40 Zoom ................41 Focus ................41 Steady Shot ..............42 NightShot (PMW-100 only) ......... 43 Flickers .................
  • Page 7 Playback Thumbnail Screens ..............63 Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen ....... 63 Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen ....64 Playing Clips ................65 Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence ..............65 Monitoring Audio ............66 Cueing Up ..............66 Adding Shot Marks During Playback (UDF and FAT HD Mode) ........
  • Page 8 Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus ..........77 Setup Menu Layers ............77 Basic Menu Operations ............78 Setup Menu List ..............80 CAMERA SET Menu ..........80 AUDIO SET Menu ............87 VIDEO SET Menu ............89 LCD/VF SET Menu .............
  • Page 9 About OpenSSL ..............128 Specifications ................. 131 General ............... 131 Lens ................133 Camera Block ............. 133 Inputs/Outputs ............134 Displays ..............135 Internal Microphone ........... 135 Media Slot Block ............135 Package Configuration ..........135 Optional Accessories ..........135 Index ..................

  • Page 10: Overview

    Overview Features The PMW-200/100 is a highly compact and high- PCM format. Recording of 4-channel audio in 16- performance XDCAM camcorder that uses bit, 48 kHz linear PCM format for FAT HD Mode memory cards as recording media. The is possible.
  • Page 11 Shutter-angle settings In addition to the electric shutter speed controls, the PMW-200/100 also has a “shutter angle” control, which is familiar to cinematographers. Picture Profile feature The Picture Profile feature allows the camera...

  • Page 12: Part Identification

    Part Identification For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses. Camcorder PMW-200 Operation panel on the handle (page 15) Rear connector panel (page 17) Lens control block Side operation panel Card slot block (page 16) (page 15) (page 16)
  • Page 13 3 then withdraw it. FOCUS/ZOOM switch (PMW-100 only) (page 41) Lens operation ring (PMW-100 only) (page 42) Lens cap open/close lever (PMW-200 only) (page 35) Hood fixing screw PMW-100 Attach Insert the hood by aligning it with the mark...
  • Page 14 PMW-200 PMW-200 Controls on the grip (page 17) Viewfinder (page 23) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor (page 23) How to attach the EVF large eyecup Front accessory shoe PMW-200 Built-in microphone (page 44) Stretch the EVF large eyecup for attaching to...
  • Page 15 DISPLAY button (page 19) VOLUME (monitor volume) buttons (page 45) CANCEL button DURATION/TC/U-BIT (time data Eyepiece focusing knob (PMW-200 only) selection) button (page 43) (page 23) REC START/STOP button (page 36) Microphone cable holder (PMW-200 only) REC HOLD lever (page 36)
  • Page 16 It functions accordingly when you turn it up or Side operation panel down, or you push it horizontally. It is called the “jog dial” in the subsequent operating instructions. CANCEL button Card slot block The SxS memory card slots and EJECT buttons are located behind the cover.
  • Page 17 HDMI OUT connector (page 104) EXPANDED FOCUS button (page 41) SDI OUT connector (BNC type) (page 104) LENS REMOTE (lens remote controller) connector (PMW-200 only) (page 41) TC IN (timecode input)/TC OUT (timecode output) connector (BNC type) REC START (start/stop recording)

  • Page 18: Ir Remote Commander (Supplied)

    Backup battery holder (page 121) IR Remote Commander (Supplied) The buttons without remarks can be used in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder. PUSH SET SHOTMARK ZOOM THUMBNAIL SUB CLIP PREV PLAY/PAUSE NEXT STOP > FREV FFWD REC PAUSE PUSH AF...

  • Page 19: On-Screen Indications

    On-Screen Indications While recording (or standing by to record), pressing the DISPLAY button displays the statuses and settings of this unit on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. Remarks [M]: The indication of the items named with this suffix can be independently turned on/off with “Display On/Off”...

  • Page 20: Direct Menu Operation

    Video Format indication [M] (page 37) NightShot mode indication (PMW-100 Clip name indication [M] (page 36) only) [M][A] (page 43) ND FILTER position (PMW-200 only) [M] Displays the selected ND filter number (page Direct Menu Operation 37). TLCS mode indication [M][D] (page 84)

  • Page 21: Preparations

    Checking battery charge remaining AC adaptor. When recording or playback is in progress on the For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and battery pack, an icon to show the current battery AC adaptor listed below: charge level and usage time remaining are...

  • Page 22: Using Ac Power (Dc In Power)

    Using AC Power (DC IN Power) Setting the Clock Connection example: when connecting BC-U1 When you turn the camcorder on for the first time after purchasing or replacing the backup battery (page 121), the Initial Setting display appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. Set the date and time of the built-in clock, using this display.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder

    Adjusting the angle The eyepiece focusing (diopter compensation) It can be rotated as much as 90 degrees in the knob (page 15) (PMW-200)/(page 13) (PMW- direction facing the subject and as much as 180 100) enables adjustment to match the eyesight of degrees in the opposite direction.

  • Page 24: Using The Ir Remote Commander

    Replacing the battery in the IR Remote Using the IR Remote Commander Commander Use a commercially available CR2025 lithium battery. Do not use any battery other than a CR2025. Before use Hold down the lock lever 1, pull out Before you use the supplied IR Remote the battery holder 2, and remove the Commander for the first time, pull out the battery.

  • Page 25: Using Sxs Memory Cards

    SxS memory card. green playback using the loaded SxS memory card) SxS, SxS PRO and SxS-1 are trademarks of Sony • No SxS memory card is loaded. • The loaded card is invalid. Corporation. • An SxS memory card is loaded, but The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned another slot is active.

  • Page 26: Switching Between Sxs Memory Cards

    Notes Switching Between SxS Memory • Use the format function of this camcorder to format Cards SxS memory cards for use on this camcorder. The formats of cards formatted on other devices are not recognized as valid formats, making it necessary to When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card format them again on this camcorder.

  • Page 27: Using Other Media

    To restore a card Using Other Media Select “Execute” by pressing the up/down/ left/right buttons or turning the jog dial, then push the SEL/SET button or the jog XQD Memory Cards dial. During restoration, the in-progress message and By using an optional QDA-EX1 Media Adaptor, status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS you can insert an XQD memory card into the SxS lamp is lit in red.

  • Page 28: Memory Stick" Media/Sdhc Cards

    • “Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data” (page Formatting When you use a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC The following Sony USB flash drives are card with this camcorder, formatting is required. recommended for use with this camcorder. A “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card to be used •...
  • Page 29 Formatting (Initializing) USB Flash are trademarks of Drives Sony Corporation. • “XQD” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. USB flash drives must be formatted with the FAT32 file system. Note Before using a drive, format it on this camcorder or a PC.

  • Page 30: Using Wi-Fi Connection (Pmw-200 Only)

    When you use an external microphone Mark Use the microphone cable holder if necessary. Screws Microphone cable holder Cable of the external microphone Wi-Fi adapter fixing bracket Using Wi-Fi Connection (PMW-200 only)

  • Page 31: Connecting The Ifu-Wlm3

    User name for log-in (factory default the settings on the computer, Disable, WEP, setting: admin) TKIP or AES Password Password for log-in (factory default WEP Key Index (key index): 1 when setting: model name “pmw-200”) Encryption is set to [WEP] Using Wi-Fi Connection (PMW-200 only)

  • Page 32: Using The Web Menu

    To make a connection in infrastructure • Type • Channel mode • Authentication (network authentication) • Data Encryption (data encryption) Setting up the wireless LAN access point The following settings are required. • Network ID (SSID) Using Wi-Fi Connection (PMW-200 only)

  • Page 33: Using The Wi-Fi Remote Commander

    For smartphone and password. Enter the user name and password, and click [OK]. User name: admin Password: pmw-200 (Lower-case the model name.) To upload a planning metadata file Insert a media such as an SxS memory card. Click “Upload” in the Web menu.
  • Page 34 IP address>(page 101)/rm.html in the address bar. In this case, input “rms.html” for a smartphone or “rmt.html” for a tablet at the end of the address to display the Wi- Fi remote commander properly. Using Wi-Fi Connection (PMW-200 only)

  • Page 35: Basic Operation Procedure

    When you wish to adjust them manually, turn PMW-100 Full Auto mode off, and see; Remove the lens cap. “Iris (PMW-200) / Exposure (PMW-100)” on page 40 Set the power switch to the ON position. “Gain” on page 39 “Electronic Shutter” on page 39 The recording screen is displayed.
  • Page 36 To delete clips “White Balance” on page 38 You can delete the last recorded clip by using the Note Last Clip DEL function (page 59). Use the All AF (Auto Focus) is not activated by setting the Clips DEL function (page 59) to delete all camcorder to Full Auto mode.

  • Page 37: Changing Basic Settings

    Signals from the SDI OUT, A/V OUT, and HDMI OUT connectors are also output according to the format selected with this menu. ND Filter (PMW-200 only) ND filters are available for keeping the aperture in a proper range. Changing Basic Settings...

  • Page 38: White Balance

    Clear: ND filter not used • When NightShot mode is set to “On,” ATW cannot be set. (PMW-100 only) White Balance Using the switch Make a selection with the WHITE BAL switch You can select the adjustment mode according to (page 16).

  • Page 39: Markers/Zebra Patterns

    Adjust the brightness. Gain Adjust Iris (PMW-200) or Exposure (PMW- 100) as instructed in “Adjusting the Recording with Fixed Gain brightness manually” (page 40) below. You can change the gain of the video amplifier. Press the WHITE BAL button (page Selecting the gain with the switch 16).

  • Page 40: Iris (Pmw-200) / Exposure (Pmw-100)

    PMW-100: Select “SLS/EX SLS” (page 81) in the CAMERA SET menu and set the number of PMW-200: When Full Auto mode is set to OFF, accumulated frames. For EX SLS, set 16, 32, or setting the IRIS switch to MANUAL sets to...

  • Page 41: Zoom

    Operating Zoom manually lens remote controller connected via the LENS REMOTE connector. PMW-200: Setting the ZOOM switch (page 17) For operation, refer to the operation guide of the lens on the bottom of this unit to the MANUAL remote controller.

  • Page 42: Steady Shot

    When you press the PEAKING button, the AUTO. peaking function is activated. This function PMW-200: Slide the focus ring forward, then set emphasizes the contours of the images on the the FOCUS switch to AUTO. LCD monitor/EVF screen, making manual focusing easier.

  • Page 43: Nightshot (Pmw-100 Only)

    NightShot (PMW-100 only) Time Data NightShot is convenient for recording in dark Setting the Timecode areas. Set “Setting” in “NightShot” (page 85) in the Specify the timecode to be recorded with CAMERA SET menu to “On.” “Timecode” and “TC Format” in the TC/UB SET You can also assign NightShot to an assignable menu (page 93).

  • Page 44: Recording Audio Signals

    Connect the microphone cable to the Recording Audio Signals AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors. Four channels (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4) of audio can be recorded (Linear PCM recording) in synchronization with video recording. You can use the built-in stereo microphones (omni-directional electret condenser microphones) or 2-channel external audio inputs to the AUDIO IN connectors by switching with the AUDIO IN switches.

  • Page 45: Monitoring The Audio

    To adjust the levels manually Useful Functions Set the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and CH- 2 to MANUAL and adjust the audio recording levels by turning the AUDIO LEVEL knobs Color Bars/Reference Tone (page 16). Set the controls to 5 for the reference setting (0 By setting “Camera/Bars”...

  • Page 46: Ok/Ng/Kp Flags (For Udf Only)

    an assignable button (page 47), you can also use Adding the OK mark that button. When recording of a clip ends, press the For operations to add shot marks after recording, see “Adding Shot Marks During Playback (UDF and assignable button to which you assigned the FAT HD Mode)”...

  • Page 47: Assignable Buttons

    (page 98) in the OTHERS menu is set to other than “HQ mode/23.98P.” The camcorder has assignable buttons (five for Preparatory settings PMW-200, four for PMW-100) (page 16) to which you can assign various functions for Before starting Interval Recording, make the convenience.

  • Page 48: Clip Continuous Recording (Udf Only)

    “HQ 1280×720/23.98P” (in UDF HD Mode) or “SP Clip Continuous Recording (UDF 1440×1080/23.98P” (in FAT HD Mode). • Frame Recording mode cannot be used when the items Only) “DVCAM” or “HDV” are set for “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” (page 89) in the VIDEO SET menu, and the video format of “Format”...

  • Page 49: Picture Cache Recording: Retroactively Record

    flashing (1 time per second), you can remove the SxS “Setting” for Picture Cache Recording can also be memory card. set to “On”/“Off” by assigning it to an assignable • Record for at least 2 seconds before you stop button (page 47) and using that button. recording.

  • Page 50: Freeze Mix: Image Alignment

    HQ 1920×1080/29.97P, HQ 1920×1080/23.98P, • When recording at a low-speed frame rate, it may take time until recording stops after you press the REC HQ 1280×720/59.94P, HQ 1280×720/29.97P, START/STOP button. HQ 1280×720/23.98P • Slow & Quick Motion mode is automatically set to “Off”...

  • Page 51: Automatic Adjustment Of Flange Focal Length (Pmw-200 Only)

    If you press the CANCEL button during Automatic adjustment of flange adjustment focal length (PMW-200 only) Automatic adjustment of the flange focal length is aborted and the condition before starting the When automatic adjustment of flange focal adjustment is resumed.
  • Page 52 When the settings have been made, press the PICTURE PROFILE button. Selecting a registered Picture Profile Once you store a picture profile, you can recall the picture quality registered in the picture profile. While standing by to record, press the PICTURE PROFILE button (page 16).

  • Page 53: Picture Profile Items

    “Off” in synchronization. • If color saturation occurs under lighting that contains excessive blue components (such as blue LED lighting), set the “Setting” of “Matrix” to “Off” to reduce the color saturation. (PMW-200 only) Select Select the built-in preset matrix provided for 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 convenience.
  • Page 54 Color Correction Setting Set to “On” to enable the color phase adjustment On / Off (PMW-200 only) for a specific area. (Simultaneous adjustment of multiple areas is not allowed. You can adjust it for Adjusting the color phase in one area only.) a specific area (Unselectable when “Multi Matrix”...
  • Page 55 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents White Offset White Set to “On” to shift the conversion value for auto On / Off white balance in Memory A or B mode and that for Setting the white balance auto tracing white in ATW mode to a lower color offset and the color temperature or a higher color temperature.
  • Page 56 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents SD Detail Setting Set to “On” to apply the details to the video signal. On / Off Adjusting the details to be applied to the picture in SD Level Adjust the detail level. Mode –99 to +99 (±0) Frequency...
  • Page 57 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Width Adjust the width of the color phase of the target 0 to 90 (40) area for Skin Tone Detail control. Note When Area Detection is executed, the Width setting automatically returns to 40. Aperture Setting Set to “On”...
  • Page 58 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Black –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the master black level. Adjusting the black Black Gamma –99 to +99 (HD: ±0, SD: -16) Adjust the level of black gamma function that emphasizes only the dark areas of the picture to Adjusting the black gamma clear the tones or on the contrary de-emphasizes it level...

  • Page 59: Deleting Clips

    Deleting clips collectively error message is displayed. Select “All Clips DEL” in “Clip” (page 99) in the To use a USB flash drive (PMW-200 only, in UDF OTHERS menu, select “Execute,” then select mode) “Execute” again to delete all the clips from the Connect the formatted USB flash drive to the SxS memory card.

  • Page 60: Planning Metadata

    LCD monitor/EVF screen. To use a USB flash drive (PMW-200 only, in UDF • If you define clip and shot mark names in French, mode)
  • Page 61 " User name: admin Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo xml:lang="en"> Password: (your unit's model in lowercase; </Title>3 pmw-100 or pmw-200, as appropriate) </Properties>3 Clearing the loaded planning metadata </PlanningMetadata>3 To clear the planning data loaded in the Notes camcorder’s memory, proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 62 Note If a name string contains even one non-ASCII character, the maximum length of that string is limited to 16 characters. <?xml version="1.0" encoding=" UTF-8"?>3 <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ planningmetadata" assignId=" H00123" creationDate=" 2011-04-15T08:00:00Z" lastUpdate=" 2011-04-15T15:00:00Z" version= "1.00">3 <Properties propertyId= "assignment"...

  • Page 63: Thumbnail Screens

    Playback Thumbnail Screens When you press the THUMBNAIL button (page 15), clips recorded on the SxS memory card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen. If no clips are recorded on the card, a no-clip message is displayed. You can start playback from the clip selected on the thumbnail screen. The playback picture can be seen on the LCD monitor/EVF and external monitors.

  • Page 64: Changing The Type Of Thumbnail Screen

    FAT HD Mode UDF: A lock mark appears if the selected clip is locked. The normal thumbnail screen, OK clip thumbnail FAT HD Mode: A lock mark appears if the screen, and All-Clip thumbnail screen are selected clip has an OK mark. cyclically displayed.

  • Page 65: Playing Clips

    Information displayed on the playback Playing Clips screen The following information is superimposed on the playback picture. For playback operations, use the playback control buttons on the handle (page 15). When the IR Remote Commander is enabled, you can use its playback control buttons instead (page 24).

  • Page 66: Monitoring Audio

    Monitoring Audio Clip Operations In Normal playback mode, you can monitor the recorded audio signals through the built-in During thumbnail screen playback, etc., you can speaker (page 14) or connected headphones. operate the clips or confirm and change the With the headphones connected to the headphone subsidiary data for clips using the Clip Operation connector (page 13), the built-in speaker is turned menus.

  • Page 67: Basic Operations Of The Clip Operation Menus

    Expand Clip screen (page 71) Clip Operation menu on the thumbnail CANCEL screen EXPAND (COARSE) Pressing the SEL/SET button or the jog dial with EXPAND (FINE) the thumbnail screen (page 63) displayed calls the Clip Operation menu for the clip at the cursor. PAUSE Item Function...

  • Page 68: Displaying The Detailed Information Of A Clip

    Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip Select “DISP CLIP INFO” from a Clip Operation menu. 120min CL I P I NFO 0011 / 0300 JPAN0011 ( 1 ) 01 / JAN / 2009 10 : 53 HQ 1920 / 23. 9 P S&Q Mot i on 29 / 24f p s TCR 00 : 05 : 00 : 02 TCR 00 : 05 : 00 : 00 STR...

  • Page 69: Adding/Deleting A Flag (Udf Only)

    Adding/Deleting a Flag (UDF Only) Copying Clips You can add an OK/NG/KP flag to clips recorded You can copy clips on an SxS memory card to in UDF. By adding flags, you can set the another SxS memory card. camcorder to display only clips with certain flag Each clip is copied with the same name to the settings on the thumbnail screen (OK/NG/KP/ destination SxS memory card.

  • Page 70: Deleting Clips

    EXPAND CLIP screen in UDF and FAT HD Deleting Clips Mode You can delete clips from the SxS memory card. Select “DELETE CLIP” from the Clip Operation Current frame number menu. 120min EXPAND CLIP 0000123 Note Clips with an OK mark and flagged clips set to LOCK 01 : 10 : 20 : 00 01 : 10 : 30 : 00 01 : 10 : 40 : 00...

  • Page 71: Displaying The Shot Mark Screen (Udf And Fat Hd Mode)

    EXPAND CLIP screen in FAT SD Mode Clip Operation menu on the EXPAND CLIP screen Current frame number UDF and FAT HD Mode When you select a frame on the EXPAND CLIP 120min EXPAND CLIP 0000001 screen and press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial, the Clip Operation menu pops up to enable 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 00 : 09 : 30 : 00...

  • Page 72: Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (Udf And Fat Hd Mode)

    SHOT MARK screen example (when ALL Item Function PAUSE To set to Pause mode at the selected MARKS is selected) frame SET INDEX PIC To specify the selected frame for the 120min SHOT SHOT MARK1 0031 / 0031 index frame of the clip (page 72) SHOT MARK1 To delete the shot mark 1 from the selected frame (page 72)

  • Page 73: Dividing A Clip (Fat Hd Mode Only)

    Dividing a Clip (FAT HD Mode Only) In FAT HD Mode, you can divide a clip into two different clips at the frame you select on the EXPAND CLIP screen (page 70) or the SHOT MARK screen (page 71). Select “DIVIDE CLIP” from the Clip Operation menu.

  • Page 74: Status Displays

    Status Displays Showing the Status Screens Zebra: Zebra status Press the STATUS button (page 15) to display status screens on the LCD monitor/EVF screen/ Display Contents external video monitor. “On” is displayed and the setting of Use the up/down buttons (page 15) or the jog dial “Zebra1 Level”...

  • Page 75: Audio Status Screen

    Audio Status Screen Video Status Screen Output CH: External output/headphone output Video Format Depending on the setting of “Output CH” in Video Format: Video format setting “Audio Output” in the AUDIO SET menu and the The number of vertical lines, frame rate, scan setting of “Monitor CH,”...

  • Page 76: Battery/Media Status Screen

    Battery/Media Status Screen Battery: Battery charge remaining The remaining charge level of the mounted battery pack is displayed. Charge Count: Repeated charge times The number of times that the mounted battery pack has been charged is displayed. HDD A/HDD B: Battery remaining of PHU-220R units When professional hard disk units are connected, the remaining power levels of the batteries of the...

  • Page 77: Overview Of The Setup Menus

    Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus Press the MENU button to display setup menus Setup Menu Layers on the LCD monitor/EVF screen with settings necessary for recording and playback. (You can also display setup menus on an external monitor.) MENU Set items by selecting them from the following CAMERA SET...

  • Page 78: Basic Menu Operations

    Press the EXPANDED Battery INFO FOCUS button to exit this mode. Genlock Direct Menu Trigger Mode System Clip Copy All Format Media Plan.Metadata Network (PMW-200 only) Wi-Fi (PMW-200 only) Version Version (Lens) (PMW-100 only) Version Up Menu Scroll Basic Menu Operations...
  • Page 79 Setting the Setup menus Entering a character string Rotate the jog dial or press the up/down/left/right When you select an item for which a character buttons to set the cursor to the icon of the menu string, such as a time value or filename, is to be you wish to set, then push the jog dial or SEL/ specified, the input area for the character string is SET button to select that menu.

  • Page 80: Setup Menu List

    Set the ECS frequency when ECS mode is selected. The 60.00 available setting values vary depending on the frame frequency of the video format selected. SLS Frame (PMW-200 only) Set the number of frames to accumulate when SLS mode is 2 to 8 (Off) selected.
  • Page 81 (for FAT). EX Slow Setting Turn EX Slow Shutter mode on/off. On / Off Shutter Note (PMW-200 only) The setting automatically returns to “Off” when the Specifying camcorder is turned off. operating conditions of the Number of Frames Set the number of frames to accumulate.
  • Page 82 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Flicker Reduce Mode Set the operation of the Flicker-Reduction function. Auto / On / Off On: To always activate it Setting Flicker Auto: To automatically activate it when flicker is detected. Compensation Off: To not activate it Notes...
  • Page 83 Unselectable while and 720p. When using UDF region and video format. “EX Slow Shutter” mode and 720 59.94p/720 is set (PMW-200 29.97p/720 23.98p.) only). 1 to 50 (When using UDF mode and 720 50p/720 25p.) 1 to 30 (When using FAT mode and 1080p.
  • Page 84 On / Off AGC Limit Set the maximum gain in AGC. PMW-200: 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 / 18 dB PMW-100: 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 / 18 dB AGC Point PMW-200: Set the iris point for switching to auto-iris and PMW-200: F2.8 / F4 / F5.6...
  • Page 85 Normal / H INV / V INV / Normal: Normal image direction Inversion H INV: To horizontally invert the image V INV: To vertically invert the image (PMW-200 only) H+V: To horizontally and vertically invert the image Setting the image inversion function Notes •...
  • Page 86 Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Auto FB Execute / Cancel Turn the automatic flange focal length function on/off. Adjust Note (PMW-200 only) Execute this function when the video format is set to 59.94i or 50i. Setup Menu List...

  • Page 87: Audio Set Menu

    AUDIO SET Menu AUDIO SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Audio Input CH3 Input Source Set the audio signal source to be recorded for CH3 for a 4- Internal / External channel recordable format. Setting for audio Internal: Record the L side of the internal microphone for inputs CH3.
  • Page 88 AUDIO SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents CH1&2 AGC Mode Select auto tuning for the input level of an analog audio signal Mono / Stereo recorded to CH-1/CH-2. Mono: Perform for each channel. Stereo: Perform in stereo mode. CH3&4 AGC Mode Select auto tuning for the input level of an analog audio signal Mono / Stereo / Off...

  • Page 89: Video Set Menu

    VIDEO SET Menu VIDEO SET Menu items Setting values Contents Input Source Camera / i.LINK Select video and audio signal for the input source. Camera: Camera image Select i.LINK: HDV/DVCAM input via the i.LINK (HDV/DV) Setting the input connector source Note i.LINK is unavailable when using UDF.

  • Page 90: Lcd/Vf Set Menu

    Adjust the contrast of pictures on the EVF screen. –99 to +99 (±0) Brightness Adjust the brightness of pictures on the EVF screen. PMW-200: –99 to +99 (+30) PMW-100: –99 to +99 (±0) Power Set the condition to turn the EVF on.
  • Page 91 On / Off is too bright or too dark on/off. Selecting the items to be displayed on Sending Clip Info (PMW-200 only) Turn the uploading status of a clip when connecting the CBK- the LCD monitor/ On / Off WA100 Wireless Adapter on/off.
  • Page 92 Turn the white balance mode indication on/off. On / Off Picture Profile Turn the Picture Profile indication on/off. On / Off Filter Position (PMW-200 only) Turn the ND filter setting indication on/off. On / Off Iris Position (PMW-200 only) Turn the iris setting indication on/off.

  • Page 93: Tc/Ub Set Menu

    TC/UB SET Menu TC/UB SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Timecode Mode Set the timecode mode. Preset / Regen / Clock Preset: To start the timecode from the specified value Setting the Regen (regeneration): To continue the timecode during timecode recording only.
  • Page 94 TC/UB SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents TC Format DF / NDF Set the timecode format. DF: Drop frame Setting the time NDF: Non drop frame code format Note The current video format/frame frequency determines whether the mode is fixed either to DF or NDF (see below), regardless of the TC Format setting.

  • Page 95: Others Menu

    Select “Execute” to retrieve the setting values from an SxS Execute/Cancel memory card. All Save (USB) (PMW-200 only) When you select “Execute” to store the setting values to a Execute/Cancel USB flash drive, the setup file is stored to the following directory.
  • Page 96 “Auto”/“Manual” Color Bars: For switching between the color bar and camera signal One Push AE (PMW-100 only): For executing the One Push AE function One Push Auto Iris (PMW-200 only): For executing the One Push iris function. Setup Menu List...
  • Page 97 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Steady Shot: For turning the Steady Shot function on/off. Tally Front Set the brightness of the tally lamp. High / Low / Off High: To brighten the lamp Setting the tally Low: To dim the lamp lamps Off: To not light the lamp Hours Meter...
  • Page 98 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents System Country Select the area of use and setup ON/OFF setting. NTSC Area / NTSC(J) Area / NTSC Area: Setup ON PAL Area NTSC(J) Area: Setup OFF PAL Area: Setup OFF Note The default setting is different among the sales areas.
  • Page 99 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Clip Auto Naming Select the method to specify clip names. C**** / Title / Plan C****: UDF only Setting for clip Title: To specify as desired by “Title Prefix” name or deletion Plan: To use a name specified in planning metadata (if no name is specified in planning metadata, the name specified by “Title Prefix”...
  • Page 100 64 or less, all of the planning metadata files may not appear if the directory where they are located in the SxS memory card (General/Sony/ Planning) contains 512 or more files. • After you start loading, do not remove the SxS memory card until the completion message is displayed.
  • Page 101 Network DHCP Select whether to acquire the IP address automatically from a Enable / Disable DHCP server (Enable) or not (Disable). (PMW-200 only) Setting for IP Address Set the IP address when “DHCP” is set to “Disable.” network 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 connections (192.168.1.10)
  • Page 102 Select “Execute” to reset. Wi-Fi Scan Networks Scan the available network connections when “Wi-Fi” is set Execute / Cancel to “Enable.” (PMW-200 only) Setting for Wi-Fi SSID (Network connection name Reset the network connection name to the default settings. connection display)
  • Page 103 Select “On” when using the Wi-Fi remote commander. On / Off Note Unselectable when “Wi-Fi” is set to “Disable.” Version Vx.xx (PMW-200) The current software version of the camcorder is displayed. Vx.xx_1 (PMW-100) Showing the version of this unit Version (Lens) Vx.xx...

  • Page 104: Connecting External Monitors And Recording Devices

    Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices To display recording/playback pictures on an Notes external monitor, select the output signal and use • If you set “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the an appropriate cable for the monitor to be VIDEO SET menu to other than “HD SDI &...

  • Page 105: Operating Clips With A Computer

    (page 135). • Operation is not guaranteed with all computers. For support information for the driver, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ With a Windows computer, check that a Removable Disk appears in My Computer. This indicates normal status. With a Macintosh computer, an icon is displayed on the menu bar.
  • Page 106 To check the connection to the camcorder Note Do not select “Card Power Off” from the SxS memory Set the power switch to ON to turn on card icon displayed on the menu bar. the camcorder. A message prompting you to confirm that Using the application software you wish to enable the USB connection is To copy clips to the local disk of your computer,...

  • Page 107: Connecting Via I.link (Fat Only)

    Recording the Camcorder Picture Connecting via i.LINK on an External Device (FAT only) While recording (or standing by to record), the picture being shot with this camcorder is output as When an HDV-compatible video format (SP an HDV or DVCAM stream via the i.LINK 1440×1080/59.94i, SP 1440×1080/50i, or SP (HDV/DV) connector.

  • Page 108: Nonlinear Editing

    DVCAM50i, 25P SQ/EC: DVCAM stream Nonlinear Editing signal of 720×576/50i Other video formats and combination of input When the camcorder is displaying thumbnails or signals cannot be recorded. in playback mode, you can transfer an HDV stream to a nonlinear editing system connected Set “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select”...

  • Page 109: External Synchronization

    External Synchronization Video format Valid reference signal HQ 1920×1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i When multiple units of the camcorder are used in NTSC HQ 1920×1080/29.97P the same shooting location, recording can be HQ 1920×1080/23.98P made in synchronization with a specific reference (23.98P Output: 59.94i(2-3 signal, and the timecode can be matched among Pull Down)) all the units.
  • Page 110 About 10 seconds after locking, even if the reference timecode from the external device is Video format Valid reference disconnected, the external lock will be kept. signal HQ 1920×1080/50i 1080/50i Notes HQ 1920×1080/25P • Check that the reference timecode and the reference HQ 1440×1080/50i video signal are in a phase relation that complies the SMPTE timecode standards.

  • Page 111: Important Notes On Operation

    AC adaptors) is a consumable may be damaged. In such a case, stop using it part. and contact your dealer or a Sony service Power may not be supplied to the unit properly if representative. the pins of the battery terminal are bent or...
  • Page 112 Note on laser beams Laser beams may damage the CMOS image sensors. If you shoot a scene that includes a laser beam, be careful not to let the laser beam be directed into the lens of the camcorder. About the LCD panels The LCD panels are manufactured with In such cases, set the Flicker-Reduction function extremely high-precision technology that yields...

  • Page 113: Formats And Limitations Of Outputs

    Formats and Limitations of Outputs Video Formats and Output Signals Output formats for the SDI OUT connector Serial digital signals from the SDI OUT connector are output depending on the settings of the setup menu and format of the clip being played. The output format is converted when using the settings in the following chart.
  • Page 114 When a thumbnail screen is displayed Output format “Format” in “System” in Setting of “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the VIDEO SET menu the OTHERS menu HD SDI & HD HDMI SD SDI & SD HDMI i HD422 50/1080/23.98P SD/59.94i 1920×1080/59.94i HQ 1920×1080/23.98P HQ 1440×1080/23.98P (23.98P Output:59.94i (2-3 Pull...
  • Page 115 Output formats from the HDMI OUT connector Serial digital signals from the HDMI OUT connector are output depending on the settings of the setup menu and format of the clip being played. The output format is converted when using the settings in the following chart. Note When the format is UDF HD Mode or FAT HD Mode and “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select”...
  • Page 116 Output formats from the VIDEO OUT connector Signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector are either the HD-Y signals output from the SDI OUT connector/HDMI OUT connector (when outputting HD from the SDI OUT connector or HDMI OUT connector), or analog composite signals (when outputting SD from the SDI OUT connector or HDMI OUT connector).
  • Page 117 When you play clips recorded with the NTSC system while the “Country” is set to “PAL Area.” Some frames may be deleted due to frame rate conversion. VIDEO OUT Output format Playback clip video format HD-Y Analog composite HD422 50/1080/59.94i 1920×1080/49.95i SD/50i HQ 1920×1080/59.94i...
  • Page 118 Output formats from the i.LINK I/O connector Serial digital signals from the i.LINK I/O connector are output in the following formats depending on the settings of the setup menu and format of the clip being played. Note When “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the VIDEO SET menu is set to “HD SDI & HD HDMI,” “SD SDI & SD HDMI i,”...

  • Page 119: Limitations Of Inputs/Outputs

    Limitations of Inputs/Outputs The outputs from the camcorder are limited by the menu settings as follows: ×: no signal Menu setting Output Input System SDI/HDMI/ HDMI i.LINK VIDEO A/V Out i.LINK i.LINK I/O UDF/ HD/SD Select HD SDI & HD ×...
  • Page 120 Menu setting Output Input System SDI/HDMI/ HDMI i.LINK VIDEO A/V Out i.LINK i.LINK I/O UDF/ HD/SD Select HD SDI & HD × × × × × × HDMI SD SDI & SD × Composite Composite × HDMI i HD HDMI & ×...

  • Page 121: Backup Battery Replacement

    Backup Battery Replacement 0 2 5 C R 2 This camcorder uses a backup battery to retain various setting data. A lithium battery (CR2032) for backup is Insert a new backup battery (CR2032) mounted in the camcorder at the factory. with the + symbol on the battery facing The backup battery retains the date, time, and outside.

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power Symptoms Cause Remedy The camcorder does not No battery pack is mounted and no Mount a battery pack (page 21) or connect to AC power on when you set power is supplied to the DC IN power using the BC-U1 or BC-U2 (page 22). the power switch to ON.

  • Page 123: External Devices

    External Devices Symptoms Cause Remedy The equipment connected It sometimes takes time for the Wait for about 15 seconds. If the connected to the camcorder via an connected equipment to recognize equipment still does not react, do the following: i.LINK connection does the operation.

  • Page 124: Error/Warning Indications

    Turn off the power and check the connected equipment, cables, and media. If they are not defective, turn on the power again. If the error persists, consult Sony service personnel. (If power cannot be turned off by setting the power switch to OFF, remove both the battery pack or the DC IN source.)
  • Page 125 Warning indication Buzzer Tally Cause and measures on LCD/EVF lamps Battery Error An error was detected with the battery pack. Please Change Battery Replace the battery pack with a normal one. Backup Battery End The remaining power of the backup battery is insufficient. Please Change Replace the battery with a new one.
  • Page 126 Warning indication Buzzer Tally Cause and measures on LCD/EVF lamps Reached Clip Number The maximum number of clips for 1 memory card is reached, Limit so copying cannot continue. (xx/xx indicates the completed Copy Completed to xx/xx copy operations.) Replace the card. Not Enough Capacity There is not enough capacity for copying.

  • Page 127: Licenses

    GPL version The source code is provided on the internet. Use the following URL and follow the download instructions. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/common/ search.html Licenses...

  • Page 128: About Openssl

    5. Products derived from this software About OpenSSL may not be called "OpenSSL" nor may "OpenSSL" appear in their names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project. Because it uses the OpenSSL Toolkit, this product uses software developed by the OpenSSL 6.
  • Page 129 ============================ 1. Redistributions of source code must ======= retain the copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following This product includes cryptographic disclaimer. software written by Eric Young 2. Redistributions in binary form must (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product reproduce the above copyright includes software written by Tim notice, this list of conditions and the Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).
  • Page 130 OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. The licence and distribution terms for any publically available version or derivative of this code cannot be changed. i.e. this code cannot simply be copied and put under another distribution licence [including the GNU Public Licence.]...

  • Page 131: Specifications

    LCD Off, EVF PMW-200 On and I/O Select Off Approx. 2.3 kg (5 lb 1.1 oz) (Camcorder Approx. 17 W (PMW-200) / only) Approx. 14 W (PMW-100) Approx. 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz) (With lens while recording with LCD On, EVF hood (1), eyecup (1), battery pack BP- On and I/O Select HD SDI &...
  • Page 132 HQ 1440 × 1080 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, 720 × 576/50i, 25PsF MPEG-2 MP@HL HQ 1280 × 720 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, HQ mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35 Mbps MPEG-2 MP@HL / VBR SD mode: DVCAM 1920 × 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p HQ 1920 ×...

  • Page 133: Lens

    Camera Block 35 mm lens) Focus area Pickup device Auto/manual switchable PMW-200: 1/2-inch triple chip “Exmor” 800 mm to ∞ (macro OFF) CMOS image sensor 50 mm to ∞ (macro ON, wide end) PMW-100: 1/2.9-inch single-chip 735 mm to ∞ (macro ON, tele end) “Exmor”...

  • Page 134: Inputs/Outputs

    2: 1/64ND composite signal Audio: -10 dBu (Under 47 kΩ load, Minimum subject illumination reference level) PMW-200: 0.12 lx (typical) (1920 × Analog composite signal: NTSC or PAL 1080/59.94i, F1.9, +18 dB, 64-frame accumulation) SDI output PMW-100: 0.40 lx (typical) (1920 ×...

  • Page 135: Displays

    Package Configuration SxS-1 Series SxS memory card USB reader/writer Lens hood (1) SBAC-US20 This is pre-installed to the PMW-200. Media Adaptor QDA-EX1 (for XQD memory cards) Lens cap (PMW-100 only) (1) MEAD-MS01 (for “Memory Stick PRO-HG This is pre-installed to the camcorder.
  • Page 136 SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF without notice. 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 REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF...

  • Page 137: Index

    Index Camera Data CAMERA SET Menu CAMERA Status Screen Numerics Charge Count 23.98P Output 36, 65, 99, 105 Clip 48, 83 Clip Cont. Rec Clip Name Disp A/V OUT connector Clip name AC Adaptor Clip Operation menu AC Power Clock ACCESS lamps Clock Set AGC mode...
  • Page 138 40, 85 Exposure ExpressCard slot Knee External Input Signals KP Flag External Monitors External Synchronization eyepiece focusing knob Language 23, 90 LCD/VF SET Menu Flange focal length Lens hood 43, 82 Flicker Reduce LENS REMOTE connector Flickers Limitations of Inputs/Outputs Focus Low Key SAT 28, 98...
  • Page 139 Status Screens Steady Shot P.Cache Rec SxS Device Driver Software 71, 72 PAUSE SxS Memory Cards 42, 90 Peaking System PEAKING button Picture Cache Recording Picture Profiles Tally 60, 100 Plan.Metadata TC Format Planning metadata TC IN connector PLAY/PAUSE button TC Out Power Zoom TC OUT connector...
  • Page 140 wide-conversion lens Wi-Fi Wi-Fi remote commander XQD Memory Cards 39, 91 Zebra zebra pattern Zoom 41, 82 Zoom Speed Zoom Transition Index...

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