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4-573-712-12 (1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
PXW-X320
© 2015 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-573-712-12 (1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PXW-X320 © 2015 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Foreword ...................... 9 Before Using This Unit ..............9 Chapter 1 : Overview Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls........10 Power Supply .................. 10 Accessory Attachments..............11 Operating and Connectors Section..........12 Monochrome LCD Panel ..............20 Auto Focus Lens ................
  • Page 3 Connecting a Video Light ................. 43 Using the Shoulder Strap ................43 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ............44 Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings Setting the Video Format ................45 Selecting the Recording Mode ............48 Changing the Video Format ............48 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance ......
  • Page 4 Connecting by Wireless LAN using the CBK-WA101 ....86 Recording Proxy Files (Low Resolution) ........86 Transferring Files ................86 Monitoring..................86 High-Quality Streaming using Sony QoS Technology....86 Using the “Content Browser Mobile” Application ......86 Compatible Devices ................ 87 Basic Operations ..................87 Playing Recorded Clips..............
  • Page 5 Advanced Operations ................90 Recording Shot Marks..............90 Setting OK Marks ................90 Recording Cached Video (Picture Cache Rec Function)....90 Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)....91 Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function) ..... 92 Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion ..........93 Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec Function ......
  • Page 6 Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings Setup Menu Organization and Levels............ 113 Setup Menu Organization ............. 113 Setup Menu Levels................ 113 Basic Setup Menu Operations ..............115 Menu List....................118 USER Menu .................. 118 USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu ..........118 OPERATION Menu..............
  • Page 7 Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors ............... 177 Managing/Editing Clips with a Computer ..........179 Using the ExpressCard Slot of a Computer ........179 USB Connection with a Computer..........179 Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)......181 Recording the Camera Picture on an External Device....
  • Page 8 Display ..................208 Media..................... 208 Inputs/Outputs ................208 Lens ....................209 Supplied Accessories ..............209 Related Equipment ................ 209 Peripheral Devices and Accessories ............212 About License................... 213 MPEG-4 AVC Patent Portfolio License ........213 About Bitmap Fonts ................213 About OpenSSL ..................

  • Page 9: Foreword

    For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use” (page 36). Note Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PXW-X320 (referred to as “the camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 : Overview

    For details, see“Preparing a Power Supply” (page 30). Note For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the BP-L80S Battery Pack. Adaptor connector Enables connection of a CA-FB70/TX70 HD Camera Adaptor or an HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor.

  • Page 11: Accessory Attachments

    Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring p Tripod mount (see page 31) q Lens mount (special bayonet mount) e Viewfinder attachment shoe Consult a Sony service representative for f VF (viewfinder) connector (26-pin, information about available lenses. rectangular) Note The auto iris function does not operate when a g VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin, lens with 7-pin camera connector is attached.

  • Page 12: Operating And Connectors Section

    Operating and Connectors Section FILTER ND filter selector setting CLEAR Front ND (attenuates light to approximately ND (attenuates light to approximately ND (attenuates light to approximately You can change the “MAINTENANCE” menu setting so that different white balance settings can be stored for different FILTER selector positions.

  • Page 13: Gain Selector

    “Set,” the alarm tone is audible even when this Right side (near the front) volume control is at the minimum position. ALARM Minimum Maximum d MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) knob Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or earphones.
  • Page 14 corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be the same as that of the MENU button in the selected on “OPERATION” > “Gain Switch” in thumbnail screen operations section. the setup menu (see page 129). k STATUS ON/SEL/OFF (menu display When this switch is adjusted, the new setting on/page selection/display off) switch appears on the viewfinder screen for about three...

  • Page 15: Access Lamp

    c WARNING indicator (see page 187) Right side (near the rear) d ACCESS lamp Lights up in blue when data is written to or read from the recording media. e Protective cover of the audio control section (see page 16) f Protective cover of the thumbnail screen operations section (see page 16) g F REV (fast reverse) button and...

  • Page 16: Display Switch

    m EXPAND (expand function) button This button returns to the previous screen when pressed during thumbnail screen display, expand If you press this button when the thumbnail thumbnail screen display, or shot mark thumbnail screen is displayed, the duration of the selected screen display.

  • Page 17: Shift Button

    The function of this button is the same as that of If you have recorded clips by using planning the MENU ON/OFF switch. metadata that defined names for Shot Mark 0 to Shot Mark 9, the defined names are displayed e F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/ instead of the above item names in the list.

  • Page 18: Slot Cover

    b Dedicated wireless adapter connector Left side and upper section Remove the cover to attach a CBK-WA101 Wireless Adapter (not supplied). For details about attaching the CBK-WA101, refer to the Operating Instructions or Installation Manual of the CBK-WA101. c PC connector Used to put this camcorder into USB connection mode and use it as an external storage device for a computer.
  • Page 19 i SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card m VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type) select) button (see page 63). The output signals can be selected either composite video or HD-Y depending on the j HDMI output connector setting of “OPERATION” > “Input/Output” > When a video monitor provided with an HDMI “Output&i.LINK”...

  • Page 20: Monochrome Lcd Panel

    b TALLY switch h AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5-pin, male) Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator function. Outputs the audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4. c EARPHONE jack (stereo, minijack) The audio signals are selected by the MONITOR You can monitor the E-E sound during recording switch.

  • Page 21: Auto Focus Lens

    When the HOLD button is pressed to hold the Auto Focus Lens timecode value, the timecode is displayed in the format shown below. When the HOLD button is pressed again to release the hold, the timecode is displayed in the normal format. The three dots indicates that timecode is displayed in the hold mode.

  • Page 22: Push Auto Button

    i Zoom control connector (8-pin) position, you can manually adjust the focus by operating the focus ring. Connecting an optional zoom servo controller M (manual): The manual mode allows focusing allows remote control of zooming. adjustment with the focus ring. j PUSH AUTO button In manual mode, auto focus adjustment is also possible, by pressing the PUSH AF...

  • Page 23: Viewfinder

    m RET (return video) button c Eyecup You can use this as an assignable switch (see d Diopter adjustment ring page 167). Allows for optimal focus adjustment. Use this to check the video when Lens RET is assigned to this button (factory default setting). If e Eyepiece you press this after recording stops, the last few You can raise this up when required by the...

  • Page 24: Viewfinder Screen Display

    OFF: Do not display text information. Viewfinder Screen n MIRROR switch Display The image display on the monitor screen becomes reversed horizontally or vertically when the viewfinder barrel is raised up or rotated. L/R: Reverse the image horizontally. OFF: Do not reverse the image. The viewfinder screen displays not only the video B/T: Reverse the image vertically.
  • Page 25 e Media status Top of viewfinder screen Displays the name of the currently active media slot (A or B). f Recording mode/operation status indicator Indicator Meaning zREC Recording in progress STBY Standby for recording zCACHE Standby in Picture Cache mode zINT REC Recording in progress in Interval Rec mode...
  • Page 26 h Battery remaining/voltage display [M] –: The value of “Offset White” is less than 3200K. Type of power Indicator m Number of system lines [M] source InfoLithium Remaining battery capacity Indicates the number of system lines (1080/720/ battery icon and remaining recording 576/480) of video currently being recorded or time played back.
  • Page 27 to “Para Rec” in the setup menu and synchronized Bottom of viewfinder screen recording is performed with a compatible device. d Operation status of connected i.LINK device Indicator Meaning zREC HDV recording in progress STBY Standby for HDV recording zREC DV recording in progress STBY Standby for DV recording...

  • Page 28: Electric Color Temperature Filter

    k USB media icon indicator (see page 183) For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 53). or status indicator of the CBK-WA101 Wireless Adapter (not supplied) [M] r Audio level meters [M] Indicate the audio levels of channel 1 and channel Indicator Meaning Wi-Fi signal strength when...
  • Page 29 Reference Indicator Item Conditions value Shutter speed • Common to all modes SHUTTER switch is in the –1 All segments are lit white. setting of the ON position. electronic shutter • In Speed mode Changing settings using the Direct menu “OPERATION”...

  • Page 30: Chapter 2 : Preparations

    ACCESS lamp in the card slot section is lit in orange), be careful never to remove the battery pack. For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below. Using AC Power •...

  • Page 31: Attaching The Viewfinder

    Couple the viewfinder connector to the Attaching the Viewfinder VF connector (26-pin). VF connector (26-pin) CAUTION When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Viewfinder Angle

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

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Viewfinder Focus And Screen

    To detach the viewfinder barrel Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen To adjust the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest. Diopter adjustment ring You can also attach a commercially available protection filter, close-up lens, etc. that is 52 mm in diameter.

  • Page 34: Using The Bkw-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket

    Attach the BKW-401 with the supplied Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder bolts. Rotation Bracket Bolts supplied with the BKW-401 By fitting an optional BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket, you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder.

  • Page 35: Attaching A 5-Inch Electronic Viewfinder

    You can attach an optional DXF-C50WA (5-inch) Electronic Viewfinder. To attach it, an Accessory Shoe Kit (service part number: A-8274-968-B) is required. For details, contact a Sony sales or service representative. Note It is not possible to use the supplied viewfinder and a 5-inch viewfinder at the same time.

  • Page 36: Setting The Area Of Use

    Setting the Area of Use Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock You can set or change the date and time of the When the camcorder is used for the first internal clock. The date and time set are reflected time in the timecode.

  • Page 37: Mounting And Adjusting The Supplied Lens

    The lens supplied with the camcorder is an aberration correction lens. Contact a Sony service representative for information about other aberration correction lenses. Adjusting the Flange Focal Length...
  • Page 38 Loosen the fixing screws on the F.f or Notes F.B ring (flange focal length adjustment • If you use a subject with insufficient contrast, or move ring). the camcorder or subject during adjustment, this will cause an adjustment error. Use manual or power zoom to set the •...

  • Page 39: Preparing The Audio Input System

    Preparing the Audio Input System Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector Attach the supplied microphone to the microphone holder of the supplied viewfinder. Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp. On how to perform this operation, refer to the Microphone holder clamp operation manual for the microphone.

  • Page 40: Connecting Microphones To The Audio In Connectors

    Connect the microphone cable to the Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector. AUDIO IN Connectors Set the switches as follows. You can connect up to two monaural • Set the AUDIO IN selectors indicated microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 below, depending on the power supply type connectors, using an optional CAC-12 of the microphone.

  • Page 41: Attaching A Uhf Portable Tuner (For A Uhf Wireless Microphone System)

    (for a UHF Wireless Microphone fixing screws. System) DWR-S02D or WRR-855S To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system, power the camcorder off and then fit one of the following UHF portable tuners. • DWR-S02D Digital Wireless Receiver • WRR-855S UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit •...

  • Page 42: Tripod Mounting

    Note Tripod Mounting 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. If the pin remains in the engaged position, you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.

  • Page 43: Connecting A Video Light

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

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position

    Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position You can slide the shoulder pad back and forth within a 40 mm range. This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder. Shoulder pad Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad.

  • Page 45: Chapter 3 : Adjustments And Settings

    Adjustments and Settings Chapter For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 115). Setting the Video Format The following recording formats can be selected for different combinations of video resolution and system frequency. In UDF mode Setting items of “OPERATION” > “Format” Video format (recording Frame size format/system frequency)
  • Page 46 Setting items of “OPERATION” > “Format” Video format (recording Frame size format/system frequency) HD/SD HD System System Frequency Line Format – IMX50 59.94i IMX50/59.94i 720×486 IMX50/50i 720×576 29.97P IMX50/29.97PsF 720×486 IMX50/25PsF 720×576 DVCAM 59.94i DVCAM/59.94i 720×480 DVCAM/50i 720×576 DVCAM/29.97PsF 720×480 29.97P DVCAM/25PsF 720×576...
  • Page 47 Setting items of “OPERATION” > “Format” Video format (recording Frame size format/system frequency) HD/SD HD System System Frequency Line Format 1080 HD420 59.94i HD420 HQ 1920/59.94i 1920×1080 HQ1920 HD420 HQ 1920/50i 29.97P HD420 HQ 1920/29.97P HD420 HQ 1920/25P 23.98P HD420 HQ 1920/23.98P HD420 59.94i HD420 HQ 1440/59.94i...

  • Page 48: Selecting The Recording Mode

    In FAT mode Setting items of “OPERATION” > “Format” Video format (recording Frame size format/system frequency) HD/SD HD System System Frequency Line Format 1080 HQ 1920 59.94i HQ 1920/59.94i 1920×1080 HQ 1920/50i 29.97P HQ 1920/29.97P HQ 1920/25P 23.98P HQ 1920/23.98P HQ 1440 59.94i HQ 1440/59.94i...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Black Balance And The White Balance

    When the setting of HD/SD or Country Adjusting the Black was changed, power the camcorder off and on again. Balance and the White Balance Black balance and white balance adjustment values that are automatically set by the camcorder and the various settings are stored in the camcorder memory and retained even when the power is turned off.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The White Balance

    WHITE and then release the switch. For information about this internal check, contact your The message “Executing…” appears during vendor or a Sony service representative. execution, and changes to “Done” when the Note adjustment finishes. The adjustment values are saved If the lens cable is not firmly connected to the LENS connector, it may not be possible to adjust the lens iris.
  • Page 51 Turn the MENU knob to select the For information about this internal check, contact desired color temperature. your vendor or a Sony service representative. Press the MENU knob again to apply If you have no time to adjust the white the setting.
  • Page 52 of the memories are not linked to ND filter To switch between electrical CC filters settings in the following cases. with an assignable switch • When the number of memories allocated to each of A and B is limited to one by setting You can assign the function that switches “OPERATION”...

  • Page 53: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    System lines: 1080 Setting the Electronic System Shutter speed (unit: Hz) frequency S&Q: Off S&Q: On Shutter 59.94i 60.00 to 3800 — 50.00 to 3500 — 29.97P 29.99 to 4100 32.01 to 4100 23.98P 23.99 to 3700 32.02 to 3700 25.00 to 3900 32.03 to 3900 Shutter Modes...
  • Page 54 Turn the MENU knob to select Select the desired number of “Second” or “Degree,” and then press accumulated frames with the knob. “OPERATION” > “Shutter” > “SLS Frames” in the setup menu. To set the shutter mode and standard- To set the shutter speed using the Direct mode shutter speed menu Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained...

  • Page 55: Setting Auto Iris

    Set “OPERATION” > “Shutter” > Setting Auto Iris “Slow Shutter” to “On” in the setup menu. When the camcorder’s status or settings are displayed on the viewfinder screen, turn the MENU knob. The reference value for automatic iris adjustment Turn the MENU knob to select the can be changed to aid the shooting of clear shutter display (page 28) in the pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent blown-...

  • Page 56: Zooming

    To set the automatic iris window Zooming Set “OPERATION” > “Auto Iris” > “Iris Window Indication” in the setup menu to “On.” The current automatic iris window appears on the viewfinder screen. Switching between Zoom Modes If it is not necessary to display the auto iris window on the screen, set to “Off.”...

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Focus

    The distance indications on the ring are invalid in Adjusting the Focus MF mode. One-push auto focus Press the PUSH AF button. Auto focus is enabled temporarily. One-push auto focus ends when the subject is Note brought into focus. The lens is designed with an extra margin at the infinity MF assist function position (∞), to compensate for focus drifting due to variations in temperature.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Audio Level

    “MAINTENANCE” > “Audio” in the setup Adjusting the Audio menu. Rear1/WRR Level: Channel 1 recording level Level (see page 147) Rear2/WRR Level: Channel 2 recording level (see page 148) Note When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to When you have operation of the LEVEL (CH1/CH2) AUTO, the input levels of analog audio signals knobs and MIC LEVEL control linked together, if the recorded on each channel are adjusted...

  • Page 59: Recording Audio On Channels 3 And 4

    Recording Audio on Channels 3 Setting Time Data and 4 Selecting the recorded audio You can select the audio recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 with the AUDIO IN CH3/CH4 Note switches. When picture cache mode is enabled, it is not possible to CH3 switch Channel 3 recording target set time data, even if you set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN...

  • Page 60: Setting The User Bits

    on another media, the timecode will no longer be Synchronizing the Timecode consecutive when you use the original media again for recording. In this case, to make the timecode consecutive, set Connections for timecode the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to synchronization REGEN. Connect both the reference video signal and the Saving the real time in the timecode external timecode as illustrated below.
  • Page 61 Example 2: Interconnecting a number of connector and to the GENLOCK IN camcorders (including one reference connector, respectively. camcorder) This operation synchronizes the internal timecode generator with the external timecode. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external timecode without losing the synchronization.

  • Page 62: Checking Camcorder Settings And Status Information (Status Screens)

    SDI Output: HD/SD SDI OUT connector output Checking Camcorder setting HDMI Output: HDMI connector output setting Settings and Status Down Converter: SD output down converter setting (HD mode only) Information (Status Screens) ASSIGN SWITCH/REMOTE status screen This screen displays the names of functions assigned to assignable switches and the Wi-Fi remote control status.

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 : Shooting

    SxS memory cards that can be used with pull the button out. this camcorder Press the EJECT button again to eject Use the following Sony-made SxS memory cards. the card. Operations are not guaranteed with memory cards other than the following cards.

  • Page 64: Formatting (Initializing) Sxs Memory Cards

    Notes Formatting (Initializing) SxS • All data is erased when you format a memory card, Memory Cards including setup files and all of the recorded video data. • Use the format function of this camcorder to format When you load an unformatted SxS memory card, SxS memory cards for use on this camcorder.

  • Page 65: Restoring Sxs Memory Cards

    Note Restoring SxS Memory Cards For restoration of media recorded with this camcorder, be sure to use this camcorder. When you load an SxS memory card that needs to Media recorded with a device other than this camcorder be restored, a message appears in the viewfinder or with another camcorder of different version (even of to ask whether you want to restore it.

  • Page 66: Using A Media Adaptor

    When formatting, all data in an XQD memory card- guaranteed to work with this camcorder. For including protected images-are erased and cannot be compatible memory cards, contact your Sony dealer. restored. • Format media for use with this camcorder using the Connection between the camcorder and a format function of this camcorder.
  • Page 67 • SDXC cards recorded using PMW-series or PXW- series camcorders may not be supported for recording or playback with the camcorder, depending on the device. For details, contact a Sony sales or service representative. Formatting When you use an SD card with this camcorder for the first time, formatting is required.

  • Page 68: Handling Usb Flash Drives

    Restoring USB Flash Drives • Use USB flash drives with capacity of 4 GB to 32 GB. The use of Sony USB flash drives is recommended. When you load a USB flash drive that cannot be • USB flash drives other than the recommended flash...

  • Page 69: Operating Via The Remote Connector

    ASSIGN. 1/3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 Operating via the switch, the COLOR TEMP. button, and the ASSIGNABLE 5 switch. REMOTE Connector • REC START button: the VTR button on the lens, and buttons and switches to which the function has been assigned using “OPERATION”...
  • Page 70 Relationship between the setting of the RM Rec Setup menu of Start item and the function of recording start/stop the camcorder buttons Settings of RM Rec Start Main data block Remote control data Button PARA block Camcorder’s REC Disabled Enabled Enabled START button Lens’...

  • Page 71: Operating The Menu From The Rm-B170

    block will be renewed when you change the When the settings are completed, press settings on the remote control unit. Thus, the the VF MENU button to exit the menu. settings of the paint data made with the remote For details on operations of the RM-B750, refer to control unit can be retained even if the remote the Operation Manual of the RM-B750.

  • Page 72: Functions That Can Be Controlled From The Rm-B170/B750

    Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/ B750 You can adjust the functions in the following table by using menu operations, adjustment knobs, switches, and the touch panel (RM-B750 only). For details on operations, refer to the operation manual of the RM-B170/B750. How to read the table In the RM-B170 and RM-B750 columns of the table below, “Yes”...
  • Page 73 Item Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 Iris Iris Mode Auto/Manual Selects the iris mode. –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the control speed (speed of Iris Speed reaction to changes in the video). (Larger values specify quicker reaction times.) Iris Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Adjusts the level of the auto iris target value.
  • Page 74 Item Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 Switch Gamma On/Off Turns gamma correction on or off. Status Black Gamma On/Off Turns black gamma correction on or off. Matrix On/Off Turns linear matrix correction and user matrix correction on or off. Knee On/Off Turns knee correction on or off.
  • Page 75 Item Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 Black Black Gamma On/Off Turns black gamma correction on or Gamma off. Gamma Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the master black gamma level. Range Low/L.Mid/ Selects the black gamma correction H.Mid/High effective range. Knee Knee On/Off...
  • Page 76 Item Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 Skin Detail Skin Detail On/Off Turns skin detail correction on or off. Area Detection Color detection Detects the color to be targeted by screen skin detail correction. Area Indication On/Off Turns on or off the function that displays a zebra pattern in the area targeted by skin detail correction.
  • Page 77 Item Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 Multi Multi Matrix On/Off Turns the multi matrix correction Matrix function on or off. Area Indication On/Off Turns on or off the function that displays a zebra pattern in the color area targeted by multi matrix correction.
  • Page 78 Item Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 Scene Standard File number and file ID Standard File number and file ID Standard File number and file ID Standard File number and file ID Standard File number and file ID Scene Recall Execute/Cancel Loads a scene file (execute using Execute).

  • Page 79: Functions That Can Be Controlled From The Rcp-1001/1501

    Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RCP-1001/ 1501 You can adjust the functions in the following table by using menu operations, adjustment knobs, switches, and the touch panel on the RCP-1001/1501. For details on operations, refer to the operation manual of the RCP-1001/1501. How to read the table In the RCP-1001, and RCP-1501 columns of the table below, “Yes”...
  • Page 80 Item Sub-item Setting Description RCP-1001/1501 On/Off Switch Gamma Turns gamma correction on or off. Status Black Gamma On/Off Turns black gamma correction on or off. Matrix On/Off Turns linear matrix correction and user matrix correction on or off. On/Off Knee Turns knee correction on or off.

  • Page 81: Connecting The Camcorder To Devices Using The Ifu-Wlm3 Usb Wireless Lan Module

    Open the cover of the external device connector, Password Password for log-in (factory then connect the IFU-WLM3. default setting: model name “pxw-x320”) Notes a) The IP address determined by DHCP server is • The IFU-WLM3 (sold separately) may not be available displayed here.
  • Page 82 Set “MAINTENANCE” > “Wi-Fi established connection appears (802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n). Setting” > “Scan Networks” to “Execute” and press the MENU knob. The camcorder starts scanning for a network It is also possible to access the camcorder from a device connection.

  • Page 83: Using The Web Menu

    Enter the user name and password, and Note click “OK.” You cannot access the Web menu during recording/ User name: admin playback. (You cannot send/receive files via a wireless Password: pxw-x320 (model name in lower LAN connection.) case) Example Web menu Transferring Planning Metadata Product Information •...

  • Page 84: Operating The Camcorder Remotely

    Wi-Fi Remote screen (tablet) To upload a planning metadata file automatically In the planning metadata file you want to load automatically, add a “load” property to the PlanningMetadata tag and set the value of the property to “True.” When you display the Web menu and insert a media, the planning metadata file is immediately loaded into the camcorder’s memory.

  • Page 85: Connecting The Camcorder To Devices Using The Cbk-Wa101 Wireless Adapter

    • The camcorder status may not match the Wi-Fi • Monitoring (page 86) Remote screen in the following cases. If this happens, reload the browser display. • High-quality streaming using Sony QoS - when the camcorder is restarted while the connection technology (page 86) is established.

  • Page 86: Connecting By Wireless Lan Using The Cbk-Wa101

    Check the version of the “Content Browser Mobile” application and use the latest version. For details about the “Content Browser Mobile” Recording Proxy Files (Low application, contact a Sony service representative. Resolution) Also, refer to the Operating Instructions of the optional CBK-WA101 Wireless Adapter.

  • Page 87: Compatible Devices

    - USB connection with a computer Basic Operations • During partial transfer of an original file, the picture cache recording time for caching pictures in Picture Cache Rec mode becomes shorter than the time set using “OPERATION” > “Rec Function” > “P.Cache Rec Time”...
  • Page 88 - Turn on the assignable switch to which the Rec function has been assigned (see Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 page 165). During recording, the TALLY indicators, the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder, and the REC indication on the Notes viewfinder screen light.

  • Page 89: Playing Recorded Clips

    selected clips. For details, see “Deleting Clips” Playing Recorded Clips (page 109). When the camcorder is in standby (STBY) mode, Turn on the assignable switch to which you can play all or part of the most recently the Last Clip DEL function has been recorded clip (see page 88).

  • Page 90: Advanced Operations

    For details, see “Adding/Deleting the OK Mark Advanced Operations (FAT-HD Mode Only)” (page 108). Recording Cached Video (Picture Cache Rec Function) The camcorder is equipped with enough internal Recording Shot Marks memory to pre-store up to 15 seconds of video and audio data in a picture cache.

  • Page 91: Recording Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)

    • When “OPERATION” > “Format” > “Rec Format” is audio data stored in the camcorder’s memory up set to “XAVC-l,” the Picture Cache time can be set up to that point. to 4 seconds. • If power is lost because the battery was removed, the DC cable was disconnected, or the Camcorder operation when recording in picture power was turned off on the AC adaptor side,...

  • Page 92: Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function)

    maintained. You do not need to set them again the • Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ next time you shoot in Interval Rec mode. R-RUN switch, the advance mode of the internal timecode generator is always R-RUN. Notes •...

  • Page 93: Shooting With Slow & Quick Motion

    Rec function. When you select one of those modes, the audio data stored in the camcorder’s memory up previously selected function is disabled automatically. to that point. • The data stored in memory is cleared when you change • If power is lost because the battery was the system settings, for example by selecting a removed, the DC cable was disconnected, or the different video format.

  • Page 94: Recording With The Clip Continuous Rec Function

    panel of the viewfinder light as they do during Recording format System frequency normal recording. 1920/25P 1280/50P Limitations during recording 1280/25P • The i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector cannot be used. Slow & Quick Motion settings and • Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ shooting R-RUN switch, the advance mode of the internal timecode generator is always R-RUN.

  • Page 95: Recording To 2 Slots Simultaneously (2-Slot Simul Rec Function)

    To set Clip Continuous Rec Limitations during recording A single continuous clip cannot be created if you Select “OPERATION” > “Rec perform one of the following operations while the Function” > “Clip Continuous Rec” in camcorder is in recording or recording standby the setup menu.

  • Page 96: Framing Shots With The Freeze Mix Function

    Stop recording as described in step OPERATION >Format in setup menu “Basic Operations” (page 87). HD System System Rec Format Line Frequency Notes 59.94P/50P HD422 50 • The 2-slot Simul Rec function cannot be used at the HD420 HQ1280 same time as the Picture Cache Rec, Interval Rec, 29.97P/25P HD422 50 Frame Rec, Slow &...

  • Page 97: Planning Metadata Operations

    Note Planning Metadata The following functions are disabled at the freeze mix times. Operations • Menu operations • During Focus Mag display • Marker display • Zebra display • Peaking display Planning metadata is information about shooting • Skin detail display and recording plans, recorded in an XML file.

  • Page 98: Defining Clip Names In Planning Metadata

    64 or less, all of the planning metadata files may not appear if the card Sony/Planning directory where they are located on the USB flash SDHC PRIVATE/SONY/ driver (General/Sony/Planning) contains 512 or BPAV/General/ more files. Sony/Planning exFAT SxS memory XDROOT/...

  • Page 99: Defining Shot Mark Names In Planning Metadata

    <?xml version="1.0" encoding=" Defining Shot Mark Names in UTF-8"?>3 <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// Planning Metadata xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ planningmetadata" assignId=" When you use planning metadata to set shot P0001" creationDate=" marks, you can define names for Shot Mark 0 to 2011-08-20T17:00:00+09:00" Shot Mark 9.
  • Page 100 update="2011-04-15T15:00:00Z" modifiedBy="Chris">3 <Title usAscii="Football Game" xml:lang="en"> Football Game 15/04/2011</ Title>3 <Meta name="_ShotMark1" content=" Goal "/>3 <Meta name="_ShotMark2" content=" Shoot "/>3 <Meta name="_ShotMark3" Corner Kick content=" "/>3 <Meta name="_ShotMark4" content=" Free Kick "/>3 <Meta name="_ShotMark5" content=" Goal Kick "/>3 <Meta name="_ShotMark6" content="...

  • Page 101: Chapter 5 : Clip Operations

    Clip Operations Chapter Clip Playback A thumbnail screen appears if you press the THUMBNAIL button in E-E or playback mode. Thumbnail screens display lists of the clips stored on SxS memory cards in the form of index pictures. (A message appears if you insert a memory card that contains no clips.) You can select any clip (see page 102) in a thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip (see page 102).

  • Page 102: Playing Clips

    j Clip duration has been split before being saved, the take mark appears. You can check the segment files on k Timecode the expand thumbnail screen (see page 109). This is the timecode of the index picture. b Date and start time of recording Note c Clip name Normal thumbnail screens display SD clips only or HD...

  • Page 103: Using Thumbnails To Search Inside Clips

    Play continues through all clips after the selected Using Thumbnails to Search clip. Inside Clips When the last clip has been played to the end, the camcorder enters pause (still image) mode at the last frame of the last clip. •...

  • Page 104: Thumbnail Operations

    Thumbnail Operations You can use the THUMBNAIL menu to perform various operations on clips, to check clip properties, and to change clip metadata. THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration Menu item Sub-item Description Clip Properties — Displays detailed properties (see page 107). Set Index Picture —...
  • Page 105 Menu item Sub-item Description Lock Clip — Protects a clip. UDF / exFAT Unlock Clip — Unlocks a clip. UDF / exFAT Copy Clip Copy Clip(A)/Copy Copies a clip (see page 108). Clip(B)/Copy Clip(USB) Delete Clip — Deletes a clip (see page 109). Divide Clip —...

  • Page 106: Basic Thumbnail Menu Operations

    Press the THUMBNAIL button: The Basic THUMBNAIL Menu camcorder enters E-E mode, and the camera Operations picture appears. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button: Playback from For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu the selected clip starts. Operations” (page 115). Changing the Thumbnail Screen To display the THUMBNAIL menu Type Press the THUMBNAIL button to...

  • Page 107: Displaying Clip Properties

    Displaying Clip Properties Select “Clip Properties” in the THUMBNAIL menu. a Image of the current clip f OK, NG, KP mark (UDF, exFAT, and FAT-HD mode only) b Image of the previous clip UDF/exFAT: When an OK, NG, or KP flag is Press the PREV button to display the properties of added to the selected clip, the corresponding mark the previous clip.

  • Page 108: Adding/Deleting A Flag (Udf, Exfat Modes)

    o Video format of recording The number in parentheses is the smallest number that does not exist at the copy destination. Examples: Adding/Deleting a Flag (UDF, ABCD0002 ABCD0002(1) exFAT Modes) ABCD0002(1) ABCD0002(2) ABCD0005(3) ABCD0005(4) • If the parenthetical numbers (1) to (9) already exist at You can add an OK/NG/KP flag to clips recorded the copy destination, it is not possible to copy any more in UDF or exFAT mode.

  • Page 109: Deleting Clips

    Clip(USB)” from the THUMBNAIL menu to Displaying the Expand Thumbnail copy the clip to the USB media. Screen (UDF/exFAT/FAT-HD Mode USB flash drives must be formatted with the exFAT file system. only) To format the drive in the camcorder, select “USB Set”...

  • Page 110: Displaying The Shot Mark Thumbnail Screen (Udf/Exfat/ Fat-Hd Mode Only)

    To return to the previous division level The same icons are also displayed beneath the thumbnails. However, when several icons could Press the EXPAND button with the SHIFT button be displayed for the same frame, one icon is held down, or select “THUMBNAIL” > selected for display, in the order of priority Index “Thumbnail View”...

  • Page 111: Adding And Deleting Shot Marks (Udf/Exfat/Fat-Hd Mode Only)

    The properties screen of the selected frame Example shot mark thumbnail screen appears, and a confirmation message appears (with Shot Mark1 selected) below the image. Select “Execute,” and press the MENU knob. Changing Clip Index Pictures (UDF/exFAT/FAT-HD Mode Only) Select the thumbnail of the frame that you want to use as the index picture, and then select “THUMBNAIL”...
  • Page 112 Note When there is not enough remaining capacity on the SxS memory cards to store the divided clips, a message appears to inform you that there is not enough capacity.

  • Page 113: Chapter 6 : Menu And Detailed Settings

    Menu and Detailed Settings Chapter Setup Menu Levels Setup Menu Organization and Levels See page 118 for the organization of the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu. See “THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration” (page 104) for the organization of the THUMBNAIL menu. On this camcorder, settings for shooting and USER menu (see page 118) playback are made in the setup menu, which appears in the viewfinder.
  • Page 114 PAINT menu (see page 138) FILE menu (see page 159) PAINT FILE Switch Status User White Black Scene Flare Reference Gamma Lens Black Gamma Import Knee White Clip Detail(HD Mode) Detail(SD Mode) Aperture Skin Detail Matrix Multi Matrix V Modulation Low Key Sat.

  • Page 115: Basic Setup Menu Operations

    item selection area by pressing the k Basic Setup Menu button. • The menu item selection area displays a Operations maximum of seven lines. You can scroll through menus with more than seven lines by moving the cursor up and down. Triangles appear at the upper right and lower right of the menu item selection area To display the setup menu...
  • Page 116 confirm the selection by pressing the The cursor moves to the next position. To return to the previous position, push the MENU knob or the SET button. MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch The settings of the selected sub-item appear, down to the ESCAPE side. and the cursor moves to the currently selected value.
  • Page 117 • It is recommended that you leave a record of the The entry is applied. passcode nearby, just in case it is forgotten. If you do forget the passcode number, contact your Sony A confirmation message appears. service representative. Subsequently, only the USER menu is displayed.

  • Page 118: Menu List

    Menu List USER Menu You can register arbitrary menu items from the OPERATION, PAINT, and MAINTENANCE menus in the USER menu. You register items using the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu. The USER menu consists of the following items when it is in the factory default state. •...
  • Page 119 Select the item in the position where you Adding an item and all sub-items want to insert an item, then press the MENU knob. Display the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu. Select “Ins SubItem ” or “Ins SubItem The currently registered menu items are ,”...
  • Page 120 Select the sub-item in the position The currently registered menu items are displayed. where you want to insert a sub-item, select “Ins SubItem ” or “Ins SubItem Select the item containing the sub-item ,” and press the MENU knob. you want to delete, then press the Ins SubItem R: Inserts a sub-item above the MENU knob.

  • Page 121: Operation Menu

    OPERATION Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Format File System UDF/exFAT/FAT Switches between UDF, exFAT, and Specifies the camcorder’s FAT as the recording mode (execute operating mode and using Execute). recording format. HD/SD HD/SD Switches between HD or SD as the...
  • Page 122 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Format Rec Format XAVC-I/XAVC-L50/ When the File System setting is Specifies the camcorder’s XAVC-L35/ [exFAT], the HD/SD setting is [HD], operating mode and HD422 50/ the HD System Line setting is [1080], recording format. HD420 HQ1920/ and the System Frequency setting is HD420 HQ1440 [29.97P], [25P], or [23.98P].
  • Page 123 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Format 16:9/4:3 Aspect Ratio Selects the SD mode aspect ratio Specifies the camcorder’s (SD) (execute using Execute). operating mode and Audio 24bit/16bit Selects the audio bit rate for recording recording format. Length(IMX) in IMX format. Country NTSC Area/NTSC(J) Selects the area of use (execute using...
  • Page 124 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Input/Output SDI/HDMI Out On/Off Turns on/off the superimposition of text Makes settings related to Super information on the output of the HD/SD I/O signals. SDI OUT and HDMI connectors. Video Out Super On/Off Turns on/off the superimposition of text information on the output of the VIDEO OUT connector.
  • Page 125 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Rec Function Slow & Quick On/Off Turns the Slow & Quick Motion Makes settings related to function on/off. special recording modes. (When this is set to “On,” “Clip Continuous Rec,” “Picture Cache Rec,” Note “Interval Rec,” “Frame Rec,” and When Picture Cache is “Flashband Reduce”...
  • Page 126 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Rec Function Interval Rec On/Off Turns the Interval Rec function on/off. Makes settings related to (When this is set to “On,” “Slow & special recording modes. Quick,” “Clip Continuous Rec,” “Picture Cache Rec,” and “Frame Rec” Note are set to “Off.”) When Picture Cache is...
  • Page 127 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Assignable SW 0 to 20 to 99 Zoom Speed When Zoom has been assigned to the Assigns functions to ASSIGNABLE 4 or 5 switch, specifies assignable switches. the zoom speed. For details about assigning Note functions, see “Assigning When the lens supplied with the PXW- Functions to Assignable...
  • Page 128 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Marker On/Off Setting Turns the display of all markers on/off. Makes settings related to Note marker display in the When Marker is assigned to the ASSIGN. viewfinder screen. 2 switch, this setting is disabled. Center Marker 1/2/3/4/Off When the center marker is displayed, selects the type.
  • Page 129 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Marker –479 to 0 to 479 User Box H Specifies the horizontal position of the Makes settings related to Position box cursor center. marker display in the –464 to 0 to 464 User Box V Specifies the vertical position of the box viewfinder screen.
  • Page 130 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Zebra 1/2/BOTH Zebra Select Selects the zebra pattern type (Zebra1, Makes settings related to Zebra2, Both). zebra displays. 50% to 70% to 107% Specifies the Zebra1 display level. Zebra1 Level 1 to 10% to 20% Zebra1 Aperture Specifies the Zebra1 aperture level.
  • Page 131 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Display On/Off On/Off Color Temp Turns the indication of the color Selects the items to temperature on/off. display in the viewfinder On/Off Video Format Turns the indication of the video format screen. on/off. On/Off System Line Turns the indication of the system lines on/off.
  • Page 132 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description White Setting Memory/ATW White Specifies the operating mode selected Makes settings related to Switch<B> by the B position of the WHITE BAL auto white balance switch. adjustments. Memory: Auto white balance ATW: Auto tracing white balance Shockless White Off/1/2/3 Specifies the reaction speed when the WHITE BAL switch setting is changed.
  • Page 133 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Offset White Offset White On/Off Specifies whether to add (“On”) or not Makes settings related to <A> to add (“Off”) an offset value to the white balance offset white balance value in memory A. values. Warm Cool <A>...
  • Page 134 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Time Zone Zone –12:00 to +0:00 to Specifies a difference from UTC Specifies the time zone. +13:30 (in steps of 30 (Greenwich Mean Time) in units of 30 minutes) minutes. Clip Auto Naming In Fat mode: Title/ Selects the clip naming format.
  • Page 135 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Clip Title Prefix Text input Specifies the title part (4 to 46 Make settings for clip alphanumeric characters) of clip titles. name or clip When the currently specified title is management. eight characters or fewer in length, the entire title appears.
  • Page 136 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Clip Name Display Off/On Selects whether to display the name of Make settings for clip the next clips to be recorded in E-E name or clip mode (“On”) or not (“Off”). management. Update Media<A>/ Updates the management files on the Media<B>...
  • Page 137 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Flashband Reduce Setting On/Off Turns the flashband reduce function on/ Reducing flashbanding. off. Note Note This item is disabled When the flashband reduce function is set (grayed out) when ”Picture to on/off, video and audio may be distorted Cache Rec”...

  • Page 138: Paint Menu

    PAINT Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. PAINT Item Sub-item Setting Description Switch Status On/Off Gamma Turns gamma correction on/off. Turns various signal Black Gamma On/Off Turns black gamma correction on/off. correction functions and a Matrix On/Off Turns linear matrix correction and user test signal on/off.
  • Page 139 PAINT Item Sub-item Setting Description Flare On/Off Flare Turns flare correction on/off. Makes settings related to Master Flare –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets the master flare correction level. flare. R Flare –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets the R flare correction level. Flare is light generated G Flare –99 to ±0 to +99...
  • Page 140 PAINT Item Sub-item Setting Description Knee On/Off Knee Turns knee correction on/off. Makes settings related to Knee Point 50.0% to 90.0% to Specifies the knee point. knee correction. 109.0% Knee correction is –99 to ±0 to +99 Knee Slope Specifies the knee slope. processing that prevents Knee Saturation On/Off...
  • Page 141 PAINT Item Sub-item Setting Description Detail(HD Mode)/ On/Off Detail Turns detail adjustment on/off. Detail(SD Mode) Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the detail level. Makes settings related to H/V Ratio –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the mix ratio between the H details adjustments in HD detail level and the V detail level.
  • Page 142 PAINT Item Sub-item Setting Description Skin Detail Skin Detail On/Off Turns skin detail correction on/off. Makes settings related to Area Detection Color detection Detects the color to be targeted by skin skin detail correction. screen detail correction. Skin detail correction is Area Indication On/Off Turns on/off the function that displays a...
  • Page 143 PAINT Item Sub-item Setting Description Multi Matrix Multi Matrix On/Off Turns the multi matrix correction Makes settings related to function on/off. multi matrix correction. Area Indication On/Off Turns on/off the function that displays a Multi-matrix correction zebra pattern in the color area targeted allows specific colors to by multi matrix correction.

  • Page 144: Maintenance Menu

    MAINTENANCE Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description White Shading Channel Select Red/Green/Blue Selects the target of white shading Makes settings related to correction. white shading. R/G/B White H –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a SAW white shading White shading is required correction value for the horizontal...
  • Page 145 0%/1%/2%/3%/4%/ Specifies a threshold value that triggers a “Battery End” warning when a BP-GL95A battery pack is used. Sony Before End 11.5V to 17V (0.1V Specifies a threshold value that triggers steps) a “Battery Near End” warning when a BP-L60S/L80S battery pack is used.
  • Page 146 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Audio Front MIC Select Mono/Stereo Selects whether the front microphone is Makes settings related to monaural (“Mono”) or stereo audio. (“Stereo”). Audio CH3/4 Ch1/2 / Switch Selects the input signals for the AUDIO Mode IN CH-3/CH-4 connectors. Ch1/2: The same signals as the AUDIO IN CH-1/ CH-2 connectors.
  • Page 147 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Audio Off/–6dB/–9dB/ Limiter Mode For manual audio level adjustments, Makes settings related to –12dB/–15dB/–17dB selects the saturation level for the audio. limiter applied to loud input signals. Select “Off” if you do not wish to use the limiter.
  • Page 148 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Audio Side2/Front/ Rear2/WRR Selects the knob that adjusts the audio Makes settings related to Level Front+Side2 levels of a wireless microphone and a audio. device connected to the AUDIO IN CH- 2 connector on the rear panel. Side2: The LEVEL knob (right) on the side panel Front: The MIC LEVEL control on the...
  • Page 149 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description WRR Setting All/CH1 WRR Valid CH Selects whether to enable channels 1 Makes settings related to and 2 of the wireless receiver (“All”) or the wireless tuner. channel 1 only (“CH1”). WRR CH Select TX1/TX2 Specifies the target channel for other sub-items.
  • Page 150 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Timecode Auto/Generator TC Out Selects the source for timecode output. Makes settings related to Auto: During recording, output values timecode. generated by the timecode generator, and during playback output values obtained by the timecode reader. Generator: Output values generated by the timecode generator during both recording and playback.
  • Page 151 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Camera Config On/Off Rec Tally Blink Turns warning flashes by the TALLY Makes settings related to indicator on/off. The warnings alert you various camcorder an almost exhausted battery pack or low operations. remaining media capacity. 3sec/10sec/Clip Rec Review Selects the recording review time.
  • Page 152 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Camera Config Color Bars Select ARIB/100%/75%/ Selects the color bar type. Makes settings related to SMPTE various camcorder User Menu Only On/Off Selects whether to display the USER operations. menu only (“On”) or display the menu list (“Off”) when the camcorder is displaying the menu.
  • Page 153 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Preset White Color Temp<P> 1500K to 3200K to Specifies the white balance preset value. Makes settings related to 50000K white balance preset Color Temp –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies finer color temperature values. Balance<P> settings, for use when satisfactory video cannot be obtained with “Color Temp<P>.”...
  • Page 154 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Auto Iris2 1/2/3/4/5/6/Var Iris Window Selects the auto iris detection window Makes settings related to type. Var: Variable auto iris. Iris Window Ind On/Off Turns the indication of the auto iris detection window frame on/off. –99 to ±0 to +99 Iris Level Adjusts the level of the auto iris target...
  • Page 155 Sets a desired user name in 1 to 31 • This item is disabled alphanumeric characters. (grayed out) during recording and play. Password pxw-x320 (model Sets a password (model name) in 0 to 31 name) alphanumeric characters. For details about wireless Execute/Cancel Confirms the settings in “Network...
  • Page 156 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Wi-Fi Setting Scan Networks Execute/Cancel When “Wi-Fi” is set to “Enable,” scan Makes settings for the available network connection. wireless LAN connection. SSID Network name Sets the network name of up to 32 characters. Notes Network Type Infra/Adhoc Selects the connection mode.
  • Page 157 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Wi-Fi Setting xxxxx Wi-Fi Status Displays “Connecting” while Makes settings for Connecting connection is being attempted. Displays wireless LAN connection. black squares (x) to show the connection status by the number of Notes squares when the camcorder is •...
  • Page 158 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Menu Scroll Normal/Loop Menu Scroll Selects the scroll method for the menu. Selects the scroll method Normal: The cursor stops when it for the menu. reaches to the top or bottom while scrolling. Loop: The cursor continues scrolling from the bottom when it reaches to the top, or from the top when it reaches to the bottom.

  • Page 159: File Menu

    FILE Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. FILE Item Sub-item Setting Description User User Load SxS Execute/Cancel Loads a user file saved on an SxS Makes settings relating to memory card (execute using Execute). user file operations. When “Load Customize Data”...
  • Page 160 FILE Item Sub-item Setting Description Date&Time/ Display Mode Selects the items to be displayed in the Makes settings related to Model Name list box that appears when a file is saved ALL file operations. or loaded. All Load SxS Execute/Cancel Loads a file from an SxS memory card (execute using Execute).
  • Page 161 FILE Item Sub-item Setting Description Scene Standard File number and file ID Makes settings related to Standard File number and file ID scene file operations. Standard File number and file ID Standard File number and file ID Standard File number and file ID sStandard Standard settings Display Mode...
  • Page 162 FILE Item Sub-item Setting Description Lens Date&Time/ Display Mode Selects the items to be displayed in the Makes settings related to Model Name list box that appears when a file is saved lens file operations. or loaded. Lens Recall Execute/Cancel Loads a file from internal memory (execute using Execute).
  • Page 163 FILE Item Sub-item Setting Description Lens –40 to 0 to 40 Lens Center H Sets a center marker horizontal position Makes settings related to in the lens file. lens file operations. –40 to 0 to 40 Lens Center V Sets a center marker vertical position in the lens file.

  • Page 164: Assigning Functions To Assignable Switches

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

  • Page 165: Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Assign. 2 Switch

    Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 Switch Note Immediately after you assign a function to the ASSIGN. 2 switch or you switch the recording format, the setting of the switch at that point may not match the camcorder’s internal state. After assigning a function, switch the ASSIGN. 2 switch or power the camcorder off and on again.
  • Page 166 Assignable SW setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Lens Info Switch the depth of field indication between off, displayed in Setting retained meters, and displayed in feet. Zoom Tele/Wide When a lens that supports serial communication is installed, —...

  • Page 167: Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Ret Button On The Lens

    Assignable SW setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Electrical CC Function that switches the electrical CC filter (3200K/ Setting retained 4300K/5600K/6300K) applied to white balance adjustment values. Each press of the switch or button switches in the order 3200K 4300K 5600K...
  • Page 168 Assignable SW setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Clip Flag NG Add/clear an NG flag to/from the clip being recorded or Setting not retained played. Clip Flag Keep Add/Clear a KP flag to/from the clip being recorded or Setting not retained played.

  • Page 169: Adjusting Pmw-320 Image Quality

    Adjusting PMW-320 Image Quality You can adjust the PMW-320 image quality to match the camcorder using the following menu settings. Menu item Sub-item Setting PAINT >Matrix User Matrix R-G User Matrix R-B –24 –24 User Matrix G-R –20 –20 User Matrix G-B –25 –25 User Matrix B-R...

  • Page 170: Chapter 7 : Saving And Loading User Setting Data

    Saving and Loading User Setting Data Chapter one on an SxS memory card or USB flash Saving and Loading drive (in UDF/exFAT mode). Lens files: Lens files save the setting data used to Settings compensate for lens characteristics, such as flare, white shading, white balance and center markers.

  • Page 171: Loading Settings Data

    Select the file number under which you move the cursor to “SET,” and then want to save the data, and then press the press the MENU knob. MENU knob. The specified name is displayed. When you save the file (see page 170), the A confirmation message appears.

  • Page 172: Resetting A File After Changing Its Contents

    loaded from the SxS memory card or USB flash Saving and Loading drive. Error message Problem Solution Scene Files NG:No Data • There is no Insert the readable media that media contains the • The specified file you want. file does not Scene files allow you to save the following types exist on the media...

  • Page 173: Loading Scene Files

    To execute the save, select “Execute,” When the data has been loaded from the SxS memory card, a completion message appears and then press the MENU knob. and the ACCESS lamp goes out. To cancel the save, select “Cancel,” and If saving to internal memory or a USB flash then press the MENU knob.

  • Page 174: Saving And Loading Lens Files

    saving to a USB flash drive (UDF, exFAT Saving and Loading modes), select “Lens Store USB” > “Execute.” Lens Files Press the MENU knob. A list box of lens file number appears. File numbers where “No File” is displayed are empty file numbers.

  • Page 175: Loading Lens Files Automatically

    File numbers with a file name or a date and Saving and Loading time are the number of files that already contain data. User Files Select the desired file number, and then press the MENU knob. A confirmation message appears. You can save the USER menu setup status (menu To execute the load, select “Execute,”...

  • Page 176: Loading User Files

    side panel and in orange in the card slot To execute the load, select “Execute,” section). and then press the MENU knob. To When the data has been saved, a completion cancel the load, select “Cancel,” and message appears and the ACCESS lamp goes then press the MENU knob.

  • Page 177: Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices Chapter You can connect a control device such as an RM-B170/B750 Remote Control Unit or RCP-1001/1501 Remote Control Panel and operate this camcorder. For details about connection and operation of the control device, see “Operating via the REMOTE Connector” (page 69). Connecting External Monitors Select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected.
  • Page 178 This connector can be used to connect a device HD/SD SDI OUT connectors (BNC type) that supports i.LINK (HDV). The device type can The camcorder has two HD/SD SDI OUT be a monitor, read/write device such as VTR or connectors. HDD, or computer.

  • Page 179: Managing/Editing Clips With A Computer

    For support information for the driver, visit the Notes following URL: • When connecting the USB cable to the computer, be http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ careful to check the form and direction of the PC connector. To the • The camcorder does not work on the bus power from a ExpressCard slot computer.
  • Page 180 If the USB connection is enabled during If the SxS memory card icon is located in the recording/playback operation, the operation is Finder, click on the eject icon on its side. stopped and the message “USB Connecting” appears on the viewfinder screen. To use the application software At this time, the output signal from the VIDEO To copy clips to the local disk of your computer,...

  • Page 181: Connecting An External Device (I.link Connection)

    synchronization with a recording start/stop Connecting an External operation on this camcorder. Device (i.LINK Perform the preparatory settings of the camcorder. Connection) • Set “OPERATION” > “Input/Output” > “Output & i.LINK” in the setup menu (see page 123) to “HD & HDV” or “SD & You can record the same images as those HDV.”...

  • Page 182: Nonlinear Editing

    • When you execute the operation to make a recording Set the external signal to a format that on the recording media loaded in the camcorder while can be recorded on the camcorder. HDV signals are output from the i.LINK (HDV/DV) Select an HDV compatible format (SP 1440/ connector, HDV signal output stops for about one 59.94i, SP 1440/50i, or SP 1440/23.94P) for...

  • Page 183: Connecting Usb Media

    To copy all clips using an assignable switch The recommended USB media are as follows. Assign the Quick Backup function to an • Sony PSZ-HA1T (1 TB) assignable switch, then press the assignable • Sony PSZ-HA50 (500 GB) switch to copy all clips on the selected SxS •...

  • Page 184: Displaying The Usb Media Thumbnail Screen

    Displaying the USB Media Thumbnail Screen Select “USB Set” > “USB Thumbnail” in the MAINTENANCE menu to display the thumbnail screen for clips recorded on USB media. When selecting the folder by using “USB Set” > “Select Folder” in the MAINTENANCE menu, you can also assign the USB Thumbnail function to an assignable switch, then press the switch to display the USB media thumbnail screen.

  • Page 185: Configuring A Shooting And Recording System

    Configuring a Shooting and Recording System If you install the optional CBK-CE01 on this camcorder, you can attach the CA-FB70/TX70 Camera Adaptor and connect a camera control unit. This allows you to configure a shooting and recording system by connecting multiple camcorders, camera control units, and remote control units. For more information about the CA-FB70 and CA-TX70, refer to their respective operation manuals.

  • Page 186: Chapter 9 : Maintenance

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

  • Page 187: Error/Warning System

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

  • Page 188: Warning Indication

    Warning Indication WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — Problem Operation in the Solution recorder module Free space on the SxS Recording continues. Replace it with another at the earliest memory card has become opportunity. insufficient. In 2-slot Simul Rec mode, “Media(A) Near Full”...
  • Page 189 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining Problem Operation in the Solution recorder module The DC IN voltage has Recording continues. Check the power supply. become low (stage 1). WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining Problem Operation in the Solution recorder module The DC IN voltage is too...
  • Page 190 — Problem Operation in the Solution recorder module The remaining power of Recording continues. Refer to a Sony service representative to replace the backup battery is the battery with a new one. insufficient. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining —...
  • Page 191 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the Solution recorder module Neither recording nor Recording stops. It cannot be operated with this camcorder. playback can be done, as Replace it with another card. the memory card is defective.
  • Page 192 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the Solution recorder module An error occurred in Recording stops. If this frequently occurs, change the memory reading data from the card after copying the clips, as required. memory card, and playback cannot be continued.
  • Page 193 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the Solution recorder module The card has already ten Recording continues Replace the card in slot A with another one. clips having the same (copying not supported). name as that you tried to duplicate.
  • Page 194 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the Solution recorder module The memory card comes Recording stops. Make a backup copy and replace the card with to the end of its service another one as soon as possible. life.

  • Page 195: Appendix

    • In direct sunlight or close to heaters for may be damaged. In such a case, stop using it extended periods and contact your dealer or a Sony service representative. To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable communications devices...
  • Page 196 Aliasing The eyepiece lens can concentrate the sun’s rays and melt the interior of the viewfinder. When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker. About the LCD panels Flicker If recording is made under lighting produced by The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured discharge tubes, such as fluorescent, sodium, or with high precision technology, giving a...

  • Page 197: Exchanging The Battery Of The Internal Clock

    If the message “BackUp Battery perform formatting of the medium using End” appears in the viewfinder, this battery must “OPERATION” > “Format Media” (see be exchanged. Contact a Sony service page 123) in the setup menu. representative.

  • Page 198: Output Formats And Limitations

    Output Formats and Limitations Video Formats and Output Signals Output formats of the HD/SD SDI OUT connector and HDMI output connector Output signal that is output from the SDI OUT connector or HDMI output connector corresponds to the setup menu setting or format of played clip. When recording: Format of the Output format OPERATION menu...
  • Page 199 When recording: Format of the Output format OPERATION menu Input/Output setting of the OPERATION menu When playing back: Video format of the played video clip HD&HDV SD&HDV SD&DV HD422 1280/29.97P 1280×720/59.94P 720×480/29.97PsF HD420 HQ1280/29.97P HD422 1280/23.98P 1280×720/59.94P 720×480/59.94i HD420 HQ1280/23.98P (23.98P Output: 2-3 Pull Down) HQ1280/59.94P 720×480/59.94P...
  • Page 200 When recording: Format of the Output format OPERATION menu Input/Output setting of the OPERATION menu When playing back: Video format of the played video clip HD&HDV SD&HDV SD&DV IMX 608/25P 720×576/25PsF DVCAM 480/25P DVCAM 25P 1) Converted from 23.98P by 2-3 pull-down processing. 2) Converted from 59.94P.
  • Page 201 When recording: Format of the Output format OPERATION menu Input/Output setting of the OPERATION menu When playing back: Video format HD&HDV SD&HDV SD&DV of the played video clip DVCAM 29.97P – – DV (720×480/29.97PsF) HQ1920/50i Input/output is not possible. DV (720×576/50i) HQ1440/50i SP1440/50i HDV (1440×1080/50i)

  • Page 202: Output Signals And Operation Restrictions When A Camcorder

    Output Signals and Operation Restrictions When a Camcorder System is Configured (in HD Mode Only) The table below shows output signals from the camcorder and operation restrictions to the camcorder when it is connected with a camera adaptor and camera control unit to configure a shooting and recording system.
  • Page 203 Settings of Rec Format and SDI outputs to the System format of the Operation restrictions to the System Frequency under camera adaptor camera adaptor and camcorder Genlock Return video OPERATION >Format in camera control unit display the setup menu XAVC-I 1920/50i 1920×1080/50i 1920×1080/50i Available...

  • Page 204: Software Downloads

    • When connecting a device to the DC OUT India http://pro.sony.co.in connector, use one with current consumption of 0.5 A or less. Sony Creative Software, software download Operating temperature page: 0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF) http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/...
  • Page 205 Audio XAVC-L35 mode: When using SBP-128B (128 GB): <exFAT> Approx. 340 minutes XAVC-I mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, When using SBS-64G1A/SBP-64B 4 channels XAVC-L mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, (64 GB): Approx. 170 minutes When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB): 4 channels Approx.
  • Page 206 SD DVCAM mode: Recording frame rate When using SBP-128B (128 GB): <exFAT> Approx. 440 minutes XAVC-I mode: CBG, 112 Mbps max, When using SBS-64G1A/SBP-64B MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (64 GB): Approx. 220 minutes 1920×1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB): 23.98p Approx.

  • Page 207: Camera

    HD 420 HQ mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, Camera 35 Mbps/VBR 1920×1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, Imaging element 23.98p 1440×1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, -inch type CMOS 23.98p Effective picture elements: 1920 (H) × 1080 (V) 1280×720/59.94p, 50p, 23.98p (2-3 pull Format down) 3-chip RGB SD MPEG IMX mode: Optical system 720×486/59.94i, 29.97PsF...

  • Page 208: Audio

    Audio Inputs/Outputs Input/Output connectors Sampling frequency Inputs 48 kHz Audio input: XLR type, 3-pin, female (2) Quantization Line/Mic/Mic +48 V selectable 16 bits –60 dBu/+4 dBu Headroom (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) 20 dB (factory default) (20, 18, 16, 12 dB) Microphone input: XLR type, 5-pin, female Frequency response –60 dBu...

  • Page 209: Lens

    Related Equipment Lens Power supply and related equipment Lens mount AC adaptor Sony -inch type bayonet mount AC-DN10/DN2B Focal length Battery pack 5.8 mm to 93 mm BP-L80S (35 mm equivalent: 31.4 mm to 503 mm) Battery charger Zoom BC-L160/L500/L70...
  • Page 210 Dimensions Wireless adapter CBK-WA101 USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 Media adaptor MEAD-SD02 (for SDHC/SDXC card) XQD ExpressCard adaptor QDA-EX1 (for XQD memory card) Recording media SxS memory card SxS PRO+ series SxS PRO series SxS-1 series Audio equipment Microphone (Unit: mm (inches)) ECM-678/674/673/680S Microphone holder CAC-12...
  • Page 211 EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS,...

  • Page 212: Peripheral Devices And Accessories

    Viewfinder DWR-S02D Digital Wireless Receiver SxS memory card MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adaptor CBK-WA100/101 Wireless Adapter IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module PXW-X320 RM-B170/B750 CBK-CE01 50-Pin Interface and Digital RCP-1001/1501 Extender + HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor RCP-751/921 RCP-1000/1500/1530 CBK-CE01 50-Pin Interface and Digital Extender +...

  • Page 213: About License

    About License About Bitmap Fonts This product uses RICOH Bitmap Fonts MPEG-4 AVC Patent Portfolio produced and sold by Ricoh Company, Ltd. License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH...

  • Page 214: About Openssl

    About OpenSSL Because it uses the OpenSSL Toolkit, this product uses software developed by the OpenSSL Project (http://www.openssl.org/). OpenSSL License --------------- /* ==================================================================== * Copyright (c) 1998-2008 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions * are met: * 1.
  • Page 215 * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, * STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED * OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

  • Page 216: About Jquery,Sizzle.js

    * the apps directory (application code) you must include an acknowledgement: * "This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com)" * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG ``AS IS'' AND * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE * ARE DISCLAIMED.
  • Page 217 THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

  • Page 218: Index

    Battery pack 30 Index attachment shoe 10 remaining capacity 21, 26 voltage display 26 BKW-401 34 Black balance, adjusting 49 BRIGHT control 23 Numerics Brightness adjustment 23 Brightness level indicator 27 2-Slot Simul Rec function 95 Camera adaptor 10 AC power 30 Clip ACCESS lamp 15, 18, 63 batch copy 108...
  • Page 219 DC OUT 12V connector 10 Freeze mix function 96 DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control) function Depth of field indicator 26 Diopter adjustment ring 23 GAIN selector 13 Direct menu 29 Gain value indicator 28 DISPLAY switch 16, 23 GENLOCK IN connector 19 Green tally indicator 25 EARPHONE jack 20 E-E (Electric-to-Electric) 15...
  • Page 220 Level meters 28 Operation status indicator 25 LIGHT connector 11 i.LINK connection device 27 LIGHT switch 10 OUTPUT/DCC switch 14 MACRO switch 22 PC connector 18 Maintenance 186 Peaking adjustment 23 Media PEAKING control 23 protection (lock) 21 Peripheral devices 212 remaining capacity 21 Picture Cache Rec function 90 remaining capacity indicator 28...
  • Page 221 Setup menu 113 switching 63 basic operations 115 SxS memory card slots 18 FILE menu 159 EJECT button 18 MAINTENANCE menu 144 slot cover 18 menu list 118 SLOT SELECT button 19 OPERATION menu 121 PAINT menu 138 THUMBNAIL menu 104 SHIFT button 17 TALLY indicator 19 Shooting 63...
  • Page 222 Video format 45, 108 indicator 26 Video level indicator 27 Video light 43 VIDEO OUT connector 19 Viewfinder 23 5-inch viewfinder 35 adjusting focus 33 adjusting position 31 adjusting screen 33 adjusting the angle 32 attachment shoe 11 cable 24 cleaning 186 front-to-back positioning knob 11 left-to-right positioning ring 11...

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