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4-587-873-11 (1)
GB
Solid-State Memory Camcorder
Operating Instructions
PXW-X400 / PXW-X400KC / PXW-X400KF
Ver. 1.0
© 2015 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-587-873-11 (1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder Operating Instructions PXW-X400 / PXW-X400KC / PXW-X400KF Ver. 1.0 © 2015 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    000 2 Table of Contents 1. Overview 5. Network Configuration 9. Connecting External Devices Name and Function of Parts ..........3 Network Functions Supported by the Camcorder...55 Connecting a Remote Control Unit ........116 Screen Display ..............12 Connecting Devices using Wireless LAN ......56 Connecting an External Monitor ........118 Connecting to the Internet ..........59 Managing/Editing Clips with a Computer ....119...

  • Page 3: Overview

    “Preparing a Power Supply” (page 21) “Attaching a Digital Wireless Receiver” (page 26) [Note] For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the BP-L80S Battery Pack. Camera adaptor connector Enables connection of a CA-TX70/FB70 HD Camera Adaptor.
  • Page 4 1. Overview: Name and Function of Parts Lens mount securing rubber Accessory Attachments Controls Near the Lens After locking the lens in position using the lens locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the two projections. This fixes the lens mount, preventing it from coming loose.
  • Page 5 1. Overview: Name and Function of Parts FILTER knob white balance adjustment function does not LCD Monitor Side (1) Switches between four ND filters built into this operate. camcorder. BLACK: Adjust the black set and black balance automatically. You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch even when the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) function is operating.
  • Page 6 1. Overview: Name and Function of Parts ASSIGN. (assignable) 1/2/3 switches through the built-in speaker or earphones. module, between the following two. high or extremely low color temperature. You can assign a function using Operation BARS: Output the color bar signal. If execution of automatic tracing by the ATW >Assignable Switch in the setup menu When the lower switch is set to CH-1/2...
  • Page 7 1. Overview: Name and Function of Parts Each time the switch is pushed to this position, Built-in speaker LCD Monitor Side (2) the page returns to one stage higher in the The speaker can be used to monitor E-E sound hierarchy.
  • Page 8 1. Overview: Name and Function of Parts the reverse direction. Display indication Description Switch settings RESET/RETURN button operation Video without Only the video appears. PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator superimposed DISPLAY switch: Reset user bits data   Press this button to view playback video images information (MONI) U-BIT 00:00:00:00.
  • Page 9 1. Overview: Name and Function of Parts Thumbnail screen operations section and audio control section ESSENCE MARK button AUDIO IN CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (audio channel By pressing this button when a thumbnail display 1/2/3/4 input selection) switches is on the screen, you can view the following Select the audio input signals to be recorded on thumbnail displays of the essence-marked frames audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • Page 10 1. Overview: Name and Function of Parts [Note] recording unit, to output HD or SD HDMI video Handle and Memory Card Slot Side Do not grasp this part of the camcorder when the GPS and audio signals. function is in use. GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input) PC connector SxS memory card slots (page 28)
  • Page 11 1. Overview: Name and Function of Parts TALLY (back tally) indicator (red) AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel 1 and Tally Indicator and Connector Section Lights up during recording. It will not light if the channel 2 input) connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, TALLY switch is set to OFF.

  • Page 12: Screen Display

    1. Overview Screen Display when recording, or displays the name of the next push selects the next status screen, in the order Information Screen clip to be recorded during recording standby. given in the table above. The following status screens can be displayed. Time data display 1 2 3 4 5 Switches displays of duration, timecode, and...
  • Page 13 1. Overview: Screen Display Video Output Status screen Display item Description Display item Description Display item Description CH 1/CH 2/CH Audio level, input source, IP Address IP address of wireless LAN Streaming Streaming destination address Displays settings and status information related to 3/CH 4 reference input level, and wind (Wireless)
  • Page 14 1. Overview: Screen Display Battery Status screen Status State Description Display item Description display SxSA Remaining capacity (bar graph Displays the status of the battery attached to the Address CCM address The host name or IP and remaining time display) and camcorder.
  • Page 15 1. Overview: Screen Display meters or feet. Wireless receiver function indicator Displays “W” when a slot-in receiver is attached to Recording mode indicator 10 11 12 the camcorder, and displays the reception level Displays the following recording operation states for each channel that can be used by the receiver of the camcorder.
  • Page 16 1. Overview: Screen Display Recording format (codec) indicator Wired LAN connection status The following icons are displayed when streaming State Icon Displays the format name of clips recorded onto Displays the wired LAN network setting and from a CCM. Operation Maintenance Network >Display...
  • Page 17 1. Overview: Screen Display Network client mode indicator DISPLAY switch (page 8). Auto focus mode indicator Icon Media state Displays the status of the connection to the CCM Displayed when an auto focus lens is attached (not Media mounting SD card indicator for saving configuration (PWS-100RX1 Network RX Station configured as supported in this version).
  • Page 18 Always set the iris mode switch to the M (manual) position first and then adjust the iris. Zoom lever / zoom ring The PXW-X400KC is supplied with a lens. For manual zoom adjustment, set the zoom servo/ manual switch to the MANU position, then operate the lever/ring.
  • Page 19 1. Overview: Screen Display Flange focal length adjustment button Lens Supplied with the PXW-X400KF Viewfinder Press this to adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the lens mounting flange plane to the focusing plane) (page 25). The PXW-X400KF is supplied with a lens. Zoom control connector (8-pin) Connect to an optional zoom servo controller to enable remote control of zooming.
  • Page 20 1. Overview: Screen Display Tally indicator Lights up when recording is started by a press of the REC START button on this camcorder, the VTR button on the lens, or the VTR button on the remote control unit. When an abnormality occurs, the tally indicator flashes to indicate a warning.

  • Page 21: Preparation

    000 21 2. Preparation Preparing a Power Supply For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC For details on the battery charging procedure, refer to the battery charger operation manual. adaptors listed below. ˎ BP-L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack ˎ...

  • Page 22: Attaching A Viewfinder

    Eyepiece viewfinder and cause fire. [Note] A viewfinder is supplied with the PXW-X400KC/PXW- You can view the LCD screen inside the viewfinder X400KF models. A viewfinder for the PXW-X400 is available or its mirrored image by lifting up the viewfinder separately.
  • Page 23 2 Preparation: Attaching a Viewfinder Detaching the Viewfinder Barrel/ Reversing the display (image/text Eyepiece indication) horizontally Hex socket bolts By setting the MIRROR switch on the rear panel of Push the clip on the bottom to release. the viewfinder to L/R, you can reverse the picture and other information displayed in the viewfinder Flip up the viewfinder barrel.

  • Page 24: Using The Camcorder For The First Time

    2. Preparation Using the Camcorder for the First Time When using the camcorder for the first time, Turn the MENU knob to set the year, month, or configure the following settings in the menu. day, and then press the knob. For details about menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations”...

  • Page 25: Mounting And Adjusting The Lens

    3 m (10 ft) in front of the camera. The lens supplied with the PXW-X400 is an When the zoom automatically moves to the T aberration correction lens. Contact a Sony sales or (telephoto) position, adjust the focus, and service representative for information about other Open the iris.

  • Page 26: Preparing The Audio Input System

    IN Connector Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN To use a Sony digital wireless microphone system, connector, then set the AUDIO IN switch for power the camcorder off and then attach the Attach the supplied microphone to the the channel on which you want to record the digital wireless receiver.

  • Page 27: Attaching And Adjusting Peripheral Devices

    2. Preparation Attaching and Adjusting Peripheral Devices [Note] Mounting on a Tripod Attaching the Shoulder Strap The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed. If this happens, press the red button and move the lever as shown above until the pin returns to the stowed position.

  • Page 28: Handling Sxs Memory Cards

    The memory cards listed above comply with the ExpressCard memory card standard. Card slots A and B each have an ACCESS indicator ˎ SxS, SxS PRO, and SxS-1 are trademarks of Sony ˎ that indicate the slot status. Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Press the button once Corporation.
  • Page 29 2 Preparation: Handling SxS Memory Cards [Note] time of the two memory cards falls to five ˎ In some cases, some clips can be restored while ˎ If formatting fails The SLOT SELECT button is disabled during playback. The minutes during recording. others cannot.

  • Page 30: Handling Sd Cards For Saving Configuration Data

    2. Preparation Handling SD Cards for Saving Configuration Data The following SD cards can be used for saving Checking the Remaining Capacity configuration data. SDHC memory cards (Speed Class: 4 to 10, non- You can check the remaining capacity on an SD UHS, Capacity: 2 to 32 GB) card on the Media Status screen (page 14).

  • Page 31: Using A Media Adaptor

    If a message appears when the SDXC recording function cannot be used with an XQD memory XQD is a registered trademark of Sony Insert the recorded XQD memory card into a slot card is inserted into the camcorder, format the card.

  • Page 32: Settings And Adjustments

    000 32 3. Settings and Adjustments Format Settings You can set the recording mode, system frequency, and video format using Operation >Format in the Switching the Video Format setup menu. For details about menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 80). Refer to “Video Formats”...
  • Page 33 3. Settings and Adjustments: Format Settings System frequency Video format Picture size Operation menu (Operation >Format >Rec Format in setup menu) Format Input/Output 29.97/25/23.98 XAVC-I 1080P 1920 × 1080 Frequency Rec Format (codec omitted) Output Format XAVC-L 50 1080P HDMI XAVC-L 35 1080P 29.97 1920 ×...
  • Page 34 3. Settings and Adjustments: Format Settings VIDEO Connector Output Formats Operation menu VIDEO OUT signal format Format Frequency Rec Format (codec omitted) Proxy recording/Wireless LAN connection function The signals that can be output from the VIDEO connector are shown in the following table according to the Operation >Format setting in the setup menu.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Black Balance And White Balance

    3. Settings and Adjustments Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance To ensure excellent image quality when using this execution, and changes to “OK” when the ˎ WHITE BAL switch: A or B ˎ  1) in the memory selected in step (A or B).
  • Page 36 3. Settings and Adjustments: Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance Switching electrical CC filters with an assignable or B). The camcorder has four built-in ND filters, Error message Meaning allowing you to save a total of eight adjustment switch NG: Poor White The white surface of the values (4×2).

  • Page 37: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    3. Settings and Adjustments Setting the Electronic Shutter shutter speeds that can be set varies depending Switching between Speed mode and Angle mode Setting the shutter speed (ECS mode) Shutter Modes on whether the Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) function is on or off. Select Operation >Shutter >Mode in the setup Set the shutter mode to ECS (see the previous The shutter modes that can be used with the...

  • Page 38: Setting Auto Iris

    3. Settings and Adjustments Setting Auto Iris The reference value for automatic iris adjustment Convergence Description Turn the MENU knob to change the reference can be changed to aid the shooting of clear level value. pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent blown- –99 Sets the iris 2 f-stops or more The shaded parts indicate the area...
  • Page 39 3. Settings and Adjustments: Setting Auto Iris Adjusting the Iris Gain on the Lens Supplied with the PXW-X400KC Set the iris mode switch to the A (auto) position. Flip off the rubber cap of the iris gain adjustment trimmer. Turn the iris gain adjustment trimmer using a screwdriver, or similar object, to adjust the gain.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Focus

    3. Settings and Adjustments Adjusting the Focus This section describes the focus adjustment when Using Macro Mode using the lens supplied with the PXW-X400KF. [Notes] ˎ The lens is designed with an extra margin at the infinity ˎ When the focus mode is MF, set the MACRO position (∞), to compensate for focus drifting due to switch to the ON position to enable macro mode.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Audio Level

    3. Settings and Adjustments Adjusting the Audio Level When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, [Note] Manually Adjusting the Audio Level Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) When you have operation of the MIC LEVEL knob and LEVEL the input levels of analog audio signals recorded corresponding to the channel(s) selected in (CH1/CH2) knobs linked together, if the LEVEL (CH1/CH2) of the MIC IN Connector...
  • Page 42 3. Settings and Adjustments: Adjusting the Audio Level Setting Knob Front+Side3 LEVEL (CH3) knob and MIC LEVEL knob (linked operation) Audio CH4 Level: Channel 4 recording level Setting Knob Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob Front MIC LEVEL knob Front+Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob and MIC LEVEL knob (linked operation) You can now adjust the levels of audio channels 3 and 4 with the knobs selected here.

  • Page 43: Setting Time Data

    3. Settings and Adjustments Setting Time Data To make the timecode consecutive To reset the value to 00 00 00 00, press the Setting the Timecode RESET/RETURN button. When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN, recording a number of scenes on the The timecode setting range is from 00:00:00:00 to Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or media normally produces consecutive timecode.
  • Page 44 3. Settings and Adjustments: Setting Time Data timecode generator with the external timecode. Once about ten seconds have elapsed after the timecode locks, the external lock state is maintained even if the external timecode source is disconnected. To release the external synchronization, first stop the external timecode input, then set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.

  • Page 45: Shooting

    000 45 4. Shooting Basic Operations This section explains the basic shooting and Press and hold an assignable switch assigned Playing Recorded Clips Do one of the following to start recording. recording procedures. with the Rec Review function for one second –...
  • Page 46 4. Shooting: Basic Operations Switching between memory cards When two memory cards are loaded, press the SLOT SELECT button (page 28) to select the active slot. It is not possible to switch between memory cards during playback.

  • Page 47: Advanced Operations

    4. Shooting Advanced Operations to any of the following video formats (page 32). Alternatively, instead of performing steps of recorded clips, so stopping recording and Recording Shot Marks XAVC-I , you can also select picture cache mode using quickly restarting recording should be avoided XAVC-L an assignable switch (page 106) which has been in picture cache mode.
  • Page 48 4. Shooting: Advanced Operations [Notes] [Notes] [Note] Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval ˎ Only one special recording function, such as Interval Rec ˎ ˎ If you want to turn the video light on before the start ˎ Restarting the camcorder automatically releases Interval Rec recording, can be used at any one time.
  • Page 49 4. Shooting: Advanced Operations rate while viewing the display in the viewfinder by ˎ Reviewing the recording (Rec Review) is not ˎ Recording System S&Q frame rate Turn the MENU knob to select [On], then press turning the MENU knob. possible.
  • Page 50 4. Shooting: Advanced Operations Canceling Clip Continuous Rec mode [Notes] Operation >Format Operation >Format ˎ Simultaneous recording is not possible if either of the ˎ >Rec Format in the >Frequency in the setup media is defective or if the media is write protected. With the camcorder in recording standby mode, setup menu menu...

  • Page 51: Proxy Data

    ˎ Formatting an SD card erases all data on the card. The card simultaneously if the GPS function is enabled. cannot be restored. The Log file is saved in “Root/PRIVATE/SONY/ SD Cards GPS.” Checking the remaining recording capacity By importing proxy data recorded on the SD...

  • Page 52: Planning Metadata

    Date and time of most recent Planning metadata files are stored in the assignment" update=" be written in a planning metadata file. modification 2015-10-06T17:00:00+09:00" “General/Sony/Planning” directory. ˎ An ASCII format name that appears in the ˎ Modified by Name of person who modifiedBy="Chris"> viewfinder modified the file <Title...
  • Page 53 LCD UTF-8"?> monitor and on the viewfinder screen. <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// To display ASCII format names: xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ Select Title1(ASCII). planningmetadata" assignId=" The clip name becomes “Typhoon_Strikes_ H00123" creationDate=" Tokyo_SerialNumber”, but “Typhoon_ 2015-09-30T08:00:00Z"...

  • Page 54: Obtaining Location Information (Gps)

    4. Shooting Obtaining Location Information (GPS) Location and time information of video shot ˎ If a positioning icon is not displayed after several ˎ when positioning is enabled is recorded by the minutes, there may be a problem with signal camcorder.

  • Page 55: Network Configuration

     (page 63)  (page 59) Connecting to the Internet using a LAN cable  (page 71) High-quality streaming using a Sony PWS-100RX1 Connect the camcorder to the Internet via a router Connect the modem. using the network connector. Network RX Station (option) as a Connection Control ...

  • Page 56: Connecting Devices Using Wireless Lan

    ˎ Obstructions and electromagnetic interference between ˎ removing the IFU-WLM3. the camcorder and wireless LAN access point or terminal ˎ For attachment of the guard, contact a Sony service ˎ device, or the ambient environment (such as wall representative. materials) could shorten the communication range or...
  • Page 57 (page 16) stops flashing on the LCD monitor or Open the cover of the USB wireless LAN in the viewfinder. module connector. For attachment of the guard, contact a Sony Select Maintenance >Network >WPS in the service representative. setup menu.
  • Page 58 5. Network Configuration: Connecting Devices using Wireless LAN Connecting Using Wireless LAN Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then Set Maintenance >Network >Wireless Network press the knob. to Wi-Fi Station. Station Mode (Wi-Fi Station Mode) Open the device Network Settings or Wi-Fi Set Maintenance >Network >Setting to On.

  • Page 59: Connecting To The Internet

    ˎ ˎ A wired LAN connection is not possible if a modem ˎ network connection, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony (option) is attached to the USB wireless LAN module service representative. connector. For wired LAN connection, first remove the modem (option).
  • Page 60 ˎ USB extension adaptor. module connector. removing the CBK-NA1 and modem. For attachment of the guard, contact a Sony ˎ It may take some time (30 seconds to 1 minute) to enable ˎ Fixing screw You can connect the camcorder to the Internet via modem mode.
  • Page 61 5. Network Configuration: Connecting to the Internet Smartphone/ Computer Tablet Access point Internet Smartphone/ Tablet Internet If the access point and device supports WPS, connect using the procedure in “Connecting to an access point using WPS” (page 58). If WPS is not supported, connect using the procedure in “Connecting to an access point in station mode without using WPS”...

  • Page 62: Transferring Files

    5. Network Configuration Transferring Files You can transfer proxy files recorded on an SD card [Notes] Tap [Transfer]. ˎ Margins of up to 15 frames are added before and after the ˎ and original files recorded on SxS memory cards The default destination server specified in cutout region in the created file.

  • Page 63: Transmitting Streaming Video And Audio

    5. Network Configuration Transmitting Streaming Video and Audio You can transmit the video and audio captured/ – Maintenance >Network >Setting in the setup menu is set to Off played back with the camcorder via the Internet or – Maintenance >Network Client Mode >Setting in the local network.

  • Page 64: Streaming High Quality Video

    5. Network Configuration Streaming High Quality Video High-quality streaming is supported by enabling switching to network client mode. ˎ Switching to network client mode while monitoring, ˎ network client mode and connecting and using proxy recording, or transferring files will stop the a PWS-100RX1 Network RX Station (option) as a corresponding operation.

  • Page 65: Using Wi-Fi Remote Control

    5. Network Configuration Using Wi-Fi Remote Control You can access the Wi-Fi remote control built into using [Cam Remote Control] (page 67) from Cursor screen Wi-Fi Remote Screen (Smartphones) the camcorder from a smartphone, tablet, or other the web menu. device over a wireless LAN connection.
  • Page 66 5. Network Configuration: Using Wi-Fi Remote Control Cursor screen Wi-Fi Remote Screen (Tablets) Main screen ˎ Status display ˎ ˎ Cursor control buttons, menu/status display ˎ Up, Left, Set, Right, Down, Cancel/Back, Menu, Status, Thumbnail, Option (SHIFT + SET) Assign screen ˎ...

  • Page 67: Configuring From The Web Menu

    5. Network Configuration Configuring from the Web Menu The web menu of the camcorder appears when Info, Job List, and Cam Remote Control. [Note] Playback may not be supported, depending on the the camcorder is accessed from a browser operating system of the terminal device used and the Settings on a device connected using a wireless LAN browser version.
  • Page 68 5. Network Configuration: Configuring from the Web Menu Streaming settings Item Description Setting Wireless LAN Station Settings Destination Enter the port 1 to 65535 Port number of the You can set the format and transmission transmission Use this screen to make settings for connecting destination for streaming.
  • Page 69 This step connects the camcorder to the recommended that Web/Cam Remote be set to On only The default server is set to “Sony Ci” by factory when the wired LAN network is not connected to the access point in station mode. Proceed to step default.
  • Page 70 To register a new destination server To change registered server settings To stop/restart file transfer or delete a file from ˎ A subscription is required in order to use the “Sony Ci” ˎ the transfer list cloud service. For details, visit www.SonyMCS.com/ Tap [Create New] to display a configuration screen.

  • Page 71: Supported Network Functions And Operating

    5. Network Configuration Supported Network Functions and Operating Limitations Network Functions and Network Connection Settings Limitations on Simultaneous Use of Network Functions The supported network functions and corresponding network connection settings (Maintenance The following limitations apply to the simultaneous use of network functions. >Network >Wireless Network and Wired LAN settings) are shown below.

  • Page 72: Clip Operations

    000 72 6. Clip Operations Clip Operations on the Thumbnail Screen Thumbnail Screen Cursor (yellow) OK S [Note] The thumbnail screen appears if you press the To hide the thumbnail screen, press the Clip select checkbox You cannot switch between SxS memory cards while the THUMBNAIL button in E-E or playback mode.
  • Page 73 6.Clip Operations: Clip Operations on the Thumbnail Screen Quick Motion). Playing Clips Sequentially Starting Playing at High Speed Jumping to the Last Clip For Slow & Quick Motion clips, the [Recording from the Selected Clip frame rate/Playback frame rate] are displayed on the right.
  • Page 74 6.Clip Operations: Clip Operations on the Thumbnail Screen [Notes] Protecting all clips [Notes] Basic Thumbnail Menu Operations ˎ When an SxS memory card is write protected, it is not ˎ ˎ If a clip with the same name already exists at the ˎ...
  • Page 75 6.Clip Operations: Clip Operations on the Thumbnail Screen Displaying Clip Properties Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then Turn the MENU knob to select a clip to delete, press the knob. then press the knob. The clip is copied, and a completion message A check mark is attached to the selected clip.
  • Page 76 6.Clip Operations: Clip Operations on the Thumbnail Screen filtered by the selected clip flag. This screen is Setting Added clip flag Setting Description Select the thumbnail for the frame from which referred to as the filtered clip screen. Add OK you want to delete a shot mark on the essence Shot Mark0 to Frames with each shot mark...

  • Page 77: Thumbnail Menu

    6.Clip Operations: Clip Operations on the Thumbnail Screen Thumbnail Menu Item Sub-item setting Description Filter Clips Filters the display of clips by OK flags Filters the display of clips (page 76). Default values are shown in bold. by clip flag. Filters the display of clips by NG flags (page 76).

  • Page 78: Menu Display And Settings

    000 78 7. Menu Display and Settings Setup Menu Organization On this camcorder, settings for shooting and Menu Structure Menu Items Item Description Page playback are made in the setup menu, which Planning Planning metadata appears in the viewfinder. Metadata settings The setup menu can also be displayed on an User menu...
  • Page 79 7. Menu Display and Settings: Setup Menu Organization Maintenance menu Item Description Page Network Reset Network reset Item Description Page Fan Control Fan control settings White Shading White shading VF Display Viewfinder display correction settings Setting settings Black Shading Black shading correction Version Version settings settings...

  • Page 80: Basic Setup Menu Operations

    7. Menu Display and Settings Basic Setup Menu Operations ˎ The menu item selection area displays a ˎ Displaying the Setup Menu Entering Text Turn the MENU knob, or press the  or  maximum of seven lines. You can scroll button, to move the cursor to the sub-item through menus with more than seven lines that you want to set, and then confirm by...
  • Page 81 7. Menu Display and Settings: Basic Setup Menu Operations Canceling Changes to Settings Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE position. Exiting the Menu Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF or press the MENU button. The normal camera picture reappears.

  • Page 82: Editing The User Menu

    7. Menu Display and Settings Editing the User Menu You can edit the User menu, such as adding items, Turn the MENU knob to select an item, then deleting items, and rearranging items, to make the press the knob. User menu more useful using Edit User Menu. A screen for selecting sub-items to add You can select any item in the Operation menu, appears.
  • Page 83 7. Menu Display and Settings: Editing the User Menu Turn the MENU knob to move the triangle and line to the desired destination, then press the knob. The item is moved. Restoring the User Menu to Factory Default State Turn the MENU knob to select Edit User Menu >Customize Reset, then press the knob.

  • Page 84: Menu List

    7. Menu Display and Settings Menu List User Menu (Factory Default Configuration) Operation >Format Sets the system frequency, recording mode, recording format, and recording aspect ratio. Item Setting Description The User menu consists of the following items when it is in the factory default state. Rec Format Settings vary according to the Selects the recording format (execute by selecting...
  • Page 85 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Operation >Input/Output Operation >Super Impose Sets input/output signals. Sets character information/markers to be superimposed. Item Setting Description Item Setting Description On/Off Output Format Settings vary according to the Selects the input format (execute by selecting Super(VF Display) When Input/Output >SDI Out2/HDMI Super or system frequency setting.
  • Page 86 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Operation >Rec Function Operation >Rec Function Sets the special recording mode. Sets the special recording mode. Item Setting Description Item Setting Description Frame Rate Settings vary according to the When Slow & Quick Motion is On, selects the Number of Frames The available settings vary When Interval Rec is set to On, this sets the...
  • Page 87 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Operation >Assignable Switch Operation >Marker Assigns functions to assignable switches. Sets the marker display in the viewfinder. Item Setting Description For details about assigning functions, see “Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches” (page 106). On/Off Item Setting...
  • Page 88 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Operation >Gain Switch Operation >Auto Iris Sets the gain value switch settings. Sets the auto iris. Item Setting Description Item Setting Description ±0 Gain<L> –3dB/0dB/3dB/6dB/9dB/12dB/ Selects the gain value for the L position of the Iris APL Ratio –99 to to +99...
  • Page 89 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Operation >Display On/Off Operation >Display On/Off Selects the items to display in the viewfinder. Selects the items to display in the viewfinder. Item Setting Description Item Setting Description Auto/Voltage/Off Off/Waveform/Vector/Histogram Selects whether to display the video signal, and Battery Remain Sets the mode of the remaining battery capacity Video Signal Monitor...
  • Page 90 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Operation >White Setting Operation >Offset White Makes settings related to white balance adjustment. Makes settings related to white balance offset values. Item Setting Description Item Setting Description Memory/ATW White Switch<B> Sets the operating mode selected by the B Warm Cool <B>...
  • Page 91 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Operation >Clip Operation >Planning Metadata Makes settings relating to clip names and management. Makes settings relating to planning metadata operations. Item Setting Description [Note] Do not assign clip names that begin with the “.” (period) symbol. Clips with names in which the first character is “.” Load Media (B) Execute/Cancel Loads planning metadata from the SxS memory...
  • Page 92 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Paint Menu Paint >Black Sets the black level (image level without lighting). You can achieve a desired look by adjusting the black level for deeper or shallower blacks. Default values are shown in bold. Item Setting Description...
  • Page 93 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Paint >Gamma Paint >Black Gamma Makes settings related to gamma correction. Makes settings related to black gamma correction. Gamma correction allows you to adjust the contrast of the image to significantly alter the impression of an Black gamma correction allows you to reproduce gradations and colors in black or near-black (dark) parts image.
  • Page 94 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Paint >Detail(HD)/Detail(SD) Paint >Aperture Makes settings related to detail adjustments in HD mode and SD mode. Makes settings related to aperture correction. Detail adjustment processing improves the clarity of images by adding a detail signal to the outline of the Aperture correction processing improves resolution by adding high-frequency aperture signals to the subject.
  • Page 95 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Paint >Matrix Paint >Multi Matrix Makes settings related to matrix correction. Makes settings related to multi matrix correction. Adjusts the hue and vividness of the image using matrix correction. Multi-matrix correction sets the saturation using a 16-axis hue space. You can select a matrix to achieve a specific purpose using “Adaptive Matrix”...
  • Page 96 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Paint >Noise Suppression Maintenance Menu Makes settings related to noise suppression (noise compression). This allows you to effectively suppress noise components while preserving fine edge components of the subject. Default values are shown in bold. Item Setting Description...
  • Page 97 Near End: Other Battery 11.5V to 11.8V to 17.0V Sets the threshold value for displaying the “Battery turned all the way down. (0.1V steps) Near End” warning when using a non-Sony Off: Inaudible battery pack. Set: Audible End: Other Battery 11.0V to 14.0V...
  • Page 98 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Maintenance >Audio Maintenance >Audio Makes settings related to audio. Makes settings related to audio. Item Setting Description Item Setting Description Side3/Front/Front+Side3 CH1 Wind Filter On/Off Turns the channel 1 wind noise reduction filter Audio CH3 Level Selects the knob for adjusting the audio level on/off.
  • Page 99 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Maintenance >WRR Setting Maintenance >Essence Mark Makes settings related to the wireless tuner. Makes settings related to essence marks. Item Setting Description Item Setting Description Clip/Rec Start TX LCF Frequency Sets the low cut filter frequency of the transmitter Find Mode Sets the operation when the NEXT/PREV button is whose signals are being received on the channel...
  • Page 100 “ALAC” indicator appears on the viewfinder assignable switch. screen. Electrical CC<B> 3200K/4300K/5600K/6300K Selects the color temperature when the electrical Contact a Sony service representative for information about CC filter switching function is assigned to an aberration correction lenses. assignable switch. Maintenance >Preset White Electrical CC<C>...
  • Page 101 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Maintenance >DCC Adjust Maintenance >Auto Shading Makes settings related to DCC (dynamic contrast control). Executes auto black shading correction. Item Setting Description Item Setting Description DCC D Range 400%/450%/500%/550%/600% Sets the dynamic range when the OUTPUT/DCC Master Gain (TMP) –3dB/0dB/3dB/6dB/9dB/12dB/ Sets a temporary master gain value.
  • Page 102 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Maintenance >Network Maintenance >Streaming Makes settings related to network connections. Makes settings related to streaming. Item Setting Description Item Setting Description IP Address (Wireless) Displays the IP address when connected to a Setting On/Off Turns streaming transmission on/off.
  • Page 103 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List Maintenance >Clock Set Maintenance >Version Sets the internal clock. Displays the version of the camcorder, and updates the camcorder. Item Setting Description Item Setting Description YYMMDD/MMDDYY/DDMMYY Date Mode Selects the display format for dates. Number Version Up Displays the software version of the camcorder...
  • Page 104 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List File Menu File >All File Makes settings related to ALL file operations. Item Setting Description Default values are shown in bold. Clear All Preset Execute/Cancel Returns the current settings and presets of All File menu items to their factory default values File >User File (execute by selecting Execute).
  • Page 105 7. Menu Display and Settings: Menu List File >Reference File File >Lens File Makes settings related to reference file operations. Makes settings related to lens file operations. Item Setting Description Item Setting Description ±0 File ID Displays a screen for displaying/editing the file ID B Flare –99 to to +99...

  • Page 106: Assigning Functions To Assignable Switches

    7. Menu Display and Settings Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches Using the Assignable Switch item of the Operation menu, you can assign user-specified functions to the Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 Switch ASSIGN. 0 to 3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 and 5 switches, the ONLINE button, and the RET button on the lens.
  • Page 107 7. Menu Display and Settings: Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 1 and 3 Switches, the Assignable Switch setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on ASSIGNABLE 4 and 5 Switches, and the ONLINE Button Zoom Wide/Tele When a lens that supports serial communication —...
  • Page 108 7. Menu Display and Settings: Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches Assignable Switch setting Function State when camcorder is Functions That Can Be Assigned to the RET Button on the Lens next powered on CC5600K Applies a 5600K electrical CC filter to white Setting retained balance adjustment values.

  • Page 109: Saving And Loading User Configuration Data

    8. Saving and Loading User Configuration Data User Configuration Data You can save setup menu settings in the User Files Reference Files camcorder’s internal memory and on SD cards. This allows you to quickly recall an appropriate set of menu settings for the current situation. User files save the setting items and data of the Reference files save the scene file standard settings To save setup data on an SD card, insert a writable...

  • Page 110: User Files

    8. Saving and Loading User Configuration Data User Files Saving a User File Loading a User File Select File > User File >Save SD Card in the Select File >User File >Load SD Card in the setup menu. setup menu. A screen for selecting a user file save A user file list screen appears.

  • Page 111: All Files

    8. Saving and Loading User Configuration Data ALL Files Saving Configuration Data as an ALL Restoring All Current Settings to Resetting Current Settings and Preset Turn the MENU knob to select [Done], then press the knob. File Preset Values Values to Factory Default Settings The File ID is updated.

  • Page 112: Scene Files

    8. Saving and Loading User Configuration Data Scene Files A confirmation screen appears. Saving a Scene File in Internal Changing the File ID Memory Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob. Select File >Scene File >File ID in the setup menu.

  • Page 113: Reference Files

    8. Saving and Loading User Configuration Data Reference Files Saving Current Settings as Preset Loading a Reference File from an SD Values Card Select File >Reference File >Store Reference in Select File >Reference File >Load Reference(SD the setup menu. Card) in the setup menu. A confirmation screen appears.

  • Page 114: Lens Files

    8. Saving and Loading User Configuration Data Lens Files A confirmation screen appears. Saving a Lens File in Internal Memory Changing the File ID Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob. Select File >Lens File >Store Internal Memory Select File >Lens File >File ID in the setup in the setup menu.

  • Page 115: Gamma Files

    Select File >User Gamma >Current Settings in Save created user gamma files to be loaded in the the setup menu to display a list of the currently “PRIVATE/SONY/PRO/CAMERA/HD_CAM” directory configured user gamma files. of the SD card. Loading a User Gamma File from an...

  • Page 116: Connecting External Devices

    9. Connecting External Devices Connecting a Remote Control Unit When an RM-B170 Remote Control Unit, Releasing Remote Control Mode Button RM Rec Start setting Camcorder setup menu RM-B170 RCP1001/1501 Remote Control Panel, or other Camera PARA control unit is connected, some camcorder Camcorder REC Disabled Enabled...
  • Page 117 9. Connecting External Devices: Connecting a Remote Control Unit data stored in the main data block even if a remote control unit is connected. In this case, the settings stored in the main data block will be updated when you change the settings on the remote control unit.

  • Page 118: Connecting An External Monitor

    9. Connecting External Devices Connecting an External Monitor Select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected. of that external device to match the analog composite signal setting for the VIDEO OUT connector. To input camcorder output audio to an external device such as a monitor, VTR, or other recording device, connect the audio output of the AUDIO OUT connector to the audio input of that external...

  • Page 119: Managing/Editing Clips With A Computer

    9. Connecting External Devices Managing/Editing Clips with a Computer The clips recorded on SxS memory cards with this prompt you to confirm that you wish to enable the Select “Safely remove SxS Memory Card - camcorder can be controlled on a computer or USB connection.

  • Page 120: Configuring A Shooting And Recording System

    9. Connecting External Devices Configuring a Shooting and Recording System You can mount a CA-FB70/TX70 HD Camera Adaptor to the camcorder and connect a Camera Control Tally and Call Indicators Unit (CCU). This allows you to configure a shooting and recording system consisting of multiple camcorders with camera extension units connected to a remote control unit.
  • Page 121 9. Connecting External Devices: Configuring a Shooting and Recording System Supported Formats and Limitations of Shooting/Recording Systems Operation menu System format of Camcorder camera adaptor / limitation camera control unit Format Input/Output Return video The supported formats and operation limitations of a shooting/recording system comprising the display Frequency Rec Format...

  • Page 122: Recording External Input Signals

    9. Connecting External Devices Recording External Input Signals You can record SDI signals from devices connected to the SDI IN connector of the camcorder. HD/SD Operation >Format >Rec Operation >Format Supported external input signal Format in the setup menu >Frequency in the setup menu formats To output and record input signals instead of the camera picture, set Operation >Input/Output >Source Select in the setup menu to [External].

  • Page 123: Maintenance And Inspection

    Never use organic solvents such as thinners. representative. corroded due to prolonged outdoor use. 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.

  • Page 124: Error/Warning System

    (If the camcorder does not turn off when the POWER switch is set to OFF, remove the battery or disconnect the AC supply.) If the error persists when the camcorder is turned on again, contact your Sony service representative. Warning Display Follow the instructions provided if the following display occurs.
  • Page 125 10. Maintenance and Inspection: Error/Warning System Warning message Warning sound WARNING Tally/REC indicator Cause and Solution indicator Clips Full Continuous High-speed flashing The maximum number of clips that can be recorded on an SxS memory card has been reached. Recording or copying more clips is not possible.
  • Page 126 10. Maintenance and Inspection: Error/Warning System Caution and Operation Confirmation Display The following caution and operation messages may appear in the center of the screen. Follow the instructions provided to resolve the issue. Display indication Cause and Solution Battery Error An error was detected in the battery pack.

  • Page 127: Appendix

    In such a case, stop using ˎ In damp or dusty locations ˎ or mercury-vapor lamps, the screen may flicker, it and contact your dealer or a Sony service ˎ Locations where the camcorder may be ˎ colors may vary, or horizontal stripes may appear The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured representative.
  • Page 128 “GPS” to “On” in the menu, it may receiver based on the orbital information (almanac ˎ SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ˎ take a longer time for the camcorder to start data) and travel time of the signals, etc.

  • Page 129: Specifications

    11. Appendix Specifications Storage temperature MPEG IMX XAVC Long General –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) LPCM 16/24-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel XAVC-L 50 mode File system DVCAM 1920×1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, exFAT, UDF LPCM 16-bit, 48 kHz, 2-channel 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P Mass Approx.
  • Page 130 Proxy (1), Utility (1) Audio Section MIC: –70 dBu to –30 dBu MIC IN: XLR type, 5-pin, female, –70 dBu to –30 dBu Camera Section Lens Section (PXW-X400KC) Sampling frequency WRR: D-sub 15-pin 48 kHz Analog CH1: –40 dBu Quantization Digital CH1/CH2: –40 dBFS...
  • Page 131 Viewfinder rotation bracket THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON BKW-401 WHATSOEVER. Supplied Accessories Tripod attachment ˎ SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ˎ VCT-14/U14 Equipment for remote control ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR Video light MADE BY THIRD PARTIES.
  • Page 132 RCP-1001/1501 LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, Remote Control Unit LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM CA-TX70 HD Camera Adaptor Sony Creative Software, software download page: VCT-14 http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/ MPEG LA is offering licenses for (i) manufacturing/ Tripod attachment software_for_sony_equipment sales of any storage media storing MPEG-4 Visual...
  • Page 133 This EULA is a legal agreement between you and Sony your backup and restoration through certain SOFTWARE authorized to do so by SONY. You may not remove, alter, Corporation (“SONY”). This EULA governs your rights features, refusal to accept your request to enable restoration and obligations regarding the software of SONY and/or cover or deface any trademarks or notices on the SOFTWARE.
  • Page 134 EULA. These remedies are in addition contents and peripheral devices that interact with the to any other remedies SONY may have at law, in equity or camcorder and the SOFTWARE; (4) use and frequency of use under contract.
  • Page 135 11. Appendix: Specifications Open Software Licenses Trademarks On the basis of license contracts between Sony ˎ Android and Google Chrome are trademarks or ˎ and the software copyright holders, this product registered trademarks of Google, Inc. uses open software. ˎ Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are ˎ...

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