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Sony PXW-Z280T Operating Instructions Manual

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4-740-705-11(1)
Solid-State Memory
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PXW-Z280V/PXW-Z280T
© 2018 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-740-705-11(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PXW-Z280V/PXW-Z280T © 2018 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview Location and Function of Parts ..........7 Main unit ................ 7 Screen Display ................. 12 LCD/viewfinder screen ..........12 Status screen ..............14 Preparation Power Supply ................19 Using a battery pack ............. 19 Using AC power ............20 Turning the camcorder on/off ........
  • Page 3 Shooting Basic Operation Procedure ............ 27 Shooting ............... 27 Adjusting the zoom ............28 Adjusting the focus ............29 Monitoring audio while shooting ......... 30 Changing Basic Settings ............30 Video format ..............30 Adjusting the brightness ..........31 Adjusting for natural colors (white balance) ....32 Setting the audio to record ...........
  • Page 4 Connecting to Other Devices via LAN ........54 Connecting using wireless LAN access point mode ..54 Connecting using wireless LAN station mode ..... 55 Connecting to a device using a LAN cable ....57 Connecting to the Internet ............. 59 Connecting using a modem ..........
  • Page 5 Filtering clips (frames) using the essence mark thumbnail screen (exFAT, UDF) ......78 Changing the information displayed on the thumbnail screen ..............78 Changing the index picture of a clip ......78 External Device Connection Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices ..79 External Synchronization ............
  • Page 6 Output Formats and Limitations ........132 Video formats and output signals ....... 132 Network and video output combinations ....136 Limitations between recording functions ....136 Troubleshooting ..............137 Power supply .............. 137 Recording/playback ............ 137 External devices ............138 Wireless LAN connection ..........

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview Location and Function of Parts For details about the usage and function of each part, see the referenced page. Main unit Hook for shoulder strap (10) Power zoom lever (28) ASSIGN7/DIRECT MENU button (40) Wi-Fi antenna (N mark) • Hold an NFC-compatible smartphone near this mark to establish a wireless connection between the camcorder and smartphone.
  • Page 8 Internal microphone (34) Recording/tally lamp (front) (122) Flashes when the remaining capacity on the recording media or battery is low. ASSIGN6 button FULL AUTO button (27) ND FILTER switch ND FILTER mode switch ASSIGN3/VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR button ASSIGN1/ZEBRA button ASSIGN2/PEAKING button INPUT1 switch (34) CH1 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch (34) AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (34)
  • Page 9 BATT RELEASE button (19) REMOTE connector The REMOTE connector is used for controlling Battery pack attachment (19) start/stop of recording and other functions on the Multi/Micro USB connector (81) video device and peripherals connected to it. USB3.0 (HOST) connector (type A) Cable clamper SDI OUT connector (79) Note...
  • Page 10 Zoom ring (29) MENU button (86) Button has a raised tactile bar for your Focus ring (29) convenience in locating the button. Full MF switch (29) WHT BAL switch (33) Switch manual focus mode on/off by moving GAIN switch (31) the focus ring forward/back.
  • Page 11 THUMBNAIL button (72) Bottom Side STOP button (73) STATUS CHECK button (14) PREV button (73) V/v/B/b/SET button (86) MENU button (86) F REV button (73) PLAY/PAUSE button (73) F FWD button (73) NEXT button (73) LCD BRIGHT button (22) DISPLAY button (12) Tripod screw holes (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch) LCD screen (22) Compatible with 1/4-20UNC screws and 3/8-...

  • Page 12: Screen Display

    Screen Display LCD/viewfinder screen While recording, standing by to record, or during playback, the statuses and settings of the camcorder are superimposed on the LCD/viewfinder screen. You can show/hide the information using the DISPLAY button. You can also select to show/hide each item independently (page 105). Information displayed on the screen while shooting Network status indicator (page 13) Focus mode indicator (page 37)
  • Page 13 Information displayed on the playback screen SDI output/HDMI output Rec Control indicator The following information is superimposed on Displayed when Display On/Off >SDI/HDMI the playback picture. Rec Control in the LCD/VF menu and SDI/ HDMI Rec Control >Setting in the Video menu are both set to On.

  • Page 14: Status Screen

    Camera Status screen Network Connection Icon Displays the picture quality, zoom settings, and mode status status. Station mode Wi-Fi connected White Switch<B> White balance memory B adjustment value Wi-Fi signal White Switch<A> White balance memory A strength (4 adjustment value levels) White Switch<P>...
  • Page 15 Headphone Out Headphone output type Function assigned to the setting Assign 4 button Function assigned to the System Status screen Assign 5 button Displays the video signal settings. Function assigned to the Assign 6 button Frequency/Scan System frequency and Function assigned to the scanning method settings Assign 7 button File System...
  • Page 16 Rec Button Settings Status screen Media A remaining Displays an estimate of the Displays the setting status of the record button recording time remaining recording time of the recording media inserted and handle record button. in slot A in units of minutes Rec Button Displays the recording target under the current recording...
  • Page 17 NCM/Streaming Status screen Setting Status Description Displays the connection status and streaming display display status in network client mode. Station Mode Non Active Not operating in station mode. Network Client Mode Network client mode status Displayed when Status Wi-Fi chip fails. CCM Name Name of connected CCM in Searching...
  • Page 18 The network date and time settings may be incorrect. Root Certificate Error The root certificate is invalid. Note If this error message is displayed, contact your Sony service representative. Intermediate Cert. Error An intermediate certificate is invalid. Note If this error message is displayed, contact your Sony service representative.

  • Page 19: Preparation

    LCD/viewfinder screen For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and (page 12). AC adaptors listed below. Lithium-ion battery packs...

  • Page 20: Using Ac Power

    Using AC power Turning the camcorder on/off Connecting the camcorder to a power outlet To turn the camcorder on, set the ON/STANDBY allows use without worrying about the need to switch (page 9) to the ON position ([). To turn the recharge the battery pack.

  • Page 21: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Attaching Devices When you turn the camcorder on for the first time Attaching the lens hood after purchasing or the backup battery has completely discharged, the initial setting display appears on the viewfinder screen and LCD screen. Set the date and time of the internal clock using this screen.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Screens

    Diopter adjustment dial Adjusting the Screens Move it until the picture becomes clear. Adjusting the LCD screen Open the LCD screen 180 degrees (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play back (2). 1 Open 180 degrees 2 90 degrees...

  • Page 23: Using Sxs Memory Cards

    About SxS memory cards During recording, this will stop the recording. Supported memory cards Press the EJECT button again to Use the following Sony SxS memory cards. remove the card. Operations are not guaranteed with memory cards Notes other than the following cards.

  • Page 24: Checking The Remaining Recording Time

    Using Format Media (page 110) in the Note Media menu, specify Media(A) (slot A) or • Up to approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one Media(B) (slot B), then select Execute. SxS memory card. If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit, an When a confirmation message appears, indication that the maximum number of clips has been select Execute again.

  • Page 25: Using Other Media

    Notes Using Other Media • For restoration of media recorded with this camcorder, be sure to use this camcorder. Media recorded with a device other than this camcorder or with another camcorder of different version (even of the same model) may not be restored XQD memory cards using this camcorder.

  • Page 26: Sd Cards

    SDXC cards used. The use of SxS PRO+ memory cards is recommended. • SDXC cards recorded using PMW series and PXW series camcorders may not be supported, depending on the camcorder model. For details, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative.

  • Page 27: Shooting

    Shooting Basic Operation Procedure Continuous recording on the memory Shooting cards (Relay Rec) Basic shooting is conducted using the following When memory cards are inserted in both slots A procedure. and B, recording automatically switches to the second memory card just before the remaining Attach the necessary devices, and check capacity on the first card is reduced to zero.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Zoom

    About clips Using the power zoom lever Clip (recording data) Set the ZOOM switch D to SERVO. When you stop recording, video, audio, and Zoom by pressing the power zoom lever C. subsidiary data from the start to end of the Lightly press the power zoom lever C for a recording are recorded as a single clip on an slower zoom.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Focus

    Notes Using the zoom ring • Do not use excessive force at both ends of the travel when turning the focus ring. Set the ZOOM switch D to MANUAL. • While in Full MF mode, the auto focus and push auto Zoom by turning the zoom ring B.

  • Page 30: Monitoring Audio While Shooting

    magnifier screen appears showing the part of the image magnified. Changing Basic Settings The magnification switches between 4× and 8× each time the button is pressed when the recording format is QFHD. You can move the You can change the settings based on the video magnified position using the V/v/B/b button.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Brightness

    Auto iris is active while the button is pressed. Note Release the button to return to manual iris mode. • You cannot change the format during recording or playback. Shooting with auto gain (AGC) Adjusting the brightness When Full Auto mode (page 27) is on AGC (Auto Gain Control) mode is forcibly enabled.

  • Page 32: Adjusting For Natural Colors (White Balance)

    Setting in the Camera menu Setting auto exposure Select Shutter (page 92) in the Camera menu and set the shutter mode and speed. Auto exposure controls excessive brightness to an appropriate level using auto ND filter, iris, gain, Setting using the direct menu and shutter functions.
  • Page 33 Memory A mode, Memory B mode Using the direct menu This mode adjusts the white balance to the setting saved in memory A or B, respectively. Press the DISPLAY button (page 11) to display Press the WB SET button A to execute auto the selected mode and color temperature on the white balance adjustment and store the adjusted screen (page 12).

  • Page 34: Setting The Audio To Record

    If the error message persists You can record sound using the internal after repeated attempts to set white balance, contact microphone. your Sony service representative. To record on CH1, CH2 Setting the audio to record Set the CH1 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch...
  • Page 35 To record on CH3, CH4 Attach a microphone, then close the microphone holder to secure the Select INPUT1 using Audio Input microphone. (page 101) >CH3 Input Select and INPUT2 using CH4 Input Select in the Connect the microphone cable to the Audio menu.

  • Page 36: Image Stabilization

    Adjusting the audio recording level Time data Adjusting automatically (AGC) Setting the timecode Set the AUDIO LEVEL (CH1/CH2/CH3/ CH4) dials (E/H/F/G) to AUTO. Set the timecode to record using Timecode (page 107) in the TC/UB menu. You can set whether the levels on CH1 and CH2 are automatically adjusted separately (Mono) or Setting user bits together (Stereo) using Audio Input (page 101)

  • Page 37: Useful Functions

    Move the cursor to the desired item using the V/v/B/b button or SEL/SET Useful Functions dial, and press the SET button or SEL/ SET dial. The direct menu for the selected item Direct menu operation appears. You can check status and change settings for Select a setting using the V/v button or some items displayed directly on the LCD/ SEL/SET dial, and press the SET...
  • Page 38 Notes Registered face frame (double white frame) Other faces (gray) • During push auto focus operation, Face Priority AF is activated even if Face Only AF is currently selected. • Face detection AF is not available in the following cases. ...

  • Page 39: Color Bars/Reference Audio Tone

    Color bars/reference audio tone OK/NG/KEEP flags (exFAT, UDF) You can output color bars instead of the camera You can add OK/NG/KEEP flags to clips image by setting Color Bars (page 93) >Setting in recorded in exFAT or UDF mode. the Camera menu to On. The image output is Adding flags allows you to filter the clips to restored when set to Off.

  • Page 40: Assignable Buttons

    • Marker Notes • Zebra • Rec Review is not supported if the video format is • Peaking changed after recording a clip. • Video Signal Monitor • The setup menus cannot be operated during Rec Review. • Focus Magnifier •...

  • Page 41: Continuous Recording (Clip Continuous Rec) (Exfat, Udf)

    Press the record button. Shooting interval (Interval Time) When you start recording, the “Int Stby” indication changes and alternates between “Int zRec” and “Int zStby.” Notes • While recording in Interval Rec mode, the Interval Time and Number of Frames settings cannot be changed.

  • Page 42: Picture Cache Recording (Picture Cache Rec)

    Notes Picture cache recording (Picture • Clip Continuous Rec cannot be set to On at the same Cache Rec) time as Interval Rec, Picture Cache Rec, S&Q Motion, 2-slot Simul Rec, or 4K & HD (Sub) Rec. When Clip Continuous Rec is set to On, these other recording The camcorder always maintains a cache of video modes are forcibly set to Off.

  • Page 43: Slow & Quick Motion

    Notes Configuring before shooting • Changing the recording format clears the video in Configure S&Q Motion (page 107) in the cache memory stored up to that point, and starts Recording menu before shooting. caching new video. Consequently, picture cache recording of pictures before changing format is not When Setting is set to On, Slow &...

  • Page 44: Simultaneous Recording In 2 Slots (Simul Rec)

    • Rec Button: Handle Rec Simultaneous recording in 2 slots Button: (Simul Rec) To change the setting Select Simul Rec >Rec Button Set in the You can simultaneously record using both Recording menu. memory cards A and B. Rec Button Set Buttons and memory Configuring before shooting cards...

  • Page 45: High Dynamic Range (Hdr) Recording

    Gamma display assist function setting Notes The LCD/viewfinder screen of the camcorder are • 4K & HD (Sub) Rec cannot be set to On at the same not HDR compatible, and are not suitable for time as Interval Rec, Clip Continuous Rec, Picture HDR display.

  • Page 46: Saving And Loading Configuration Data

    If you press the CANCEL button during Position the flange focal length adjustment adjustment chart or other high contrast Automatic adjustment of the flange focal length is object approximately 3 meters (10 ft) aborted and the condition before starting the away from the camcorder, and arrange adjustment is restored.
  • Page 47 SDHC memory cards* (Speed Class: 4 to 10, Saving a user file / ALL file non-UHS / Capacity: 2 to 32 GB) SD memory cards* (Capacity: up to 2 GB) Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”** media into the UTILITY SD/MS slot “Memory Stick PRO Duo”** (page 9) with the label facing right.
  • Page 48 Select Execute using the V/v/B/b button Select Execute on the confirmation or SEL/SET dial, and press the SET screen using the V/v/B/b button or button or SEL/SET dial. SEL/SET dial, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial. Notes • The camcorder will reboot automatically after loading Loading a scene file configuration data.

  • Page 49: Planning Metadata

    SEL/SET dial, and press the >Load Media(A) or Load Media(B) in the File SET button or SEL/SET dial. menu. Repeat step 2 as required. exFAT: XDROOT/General/Sony/Planning UDF: General/Sony/Planning When finished entering characters, Note select Done using the V/v/B/b button or •...
  • Page 50 When you record shot mark 1 or shot mark 2, you UTF-8"?>3 can apply a name to the shot mark, using a string <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// defined in planning metadata. xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ Example of shot mark name strings planningmetadata" assignId=" Use a text editor to modify the description for the P0001"...

  • Page 51: Acquiring Location Information (Gps)

    enabled is recorded by the camcorder. To record Note location information, set GPS to On. • When you create a file, enter each statement as a single • It may take time to start positioning after line by breaking a line with a carriage return only after turning the camcorder on.

  • Page 52: Proxy Recording

    Checking the remaining capacity Proxy Recording You can check the remaining capacity on an SD card on the Media Status screen (page 15). You can record proxy data on an SD card simultaneously while recording on an SxS Note memory card. •...

  • Page 53: Changing Proxy Recording Settings

    Set Proxy Rec >Setting in the Recording Changing proxy recording settings menu to On. Insert the SD card media into the Setting the picture size UTILITY SD/MS slot (page 9) with the Select Proxy Rec >Proxy Format in the label facing right. Recording menu, and set the picture size.

  • Page 54: Connecting To Other Devices Via Lan

    Sony sales or service representative. Streaming high quality video using Sony QoS technology (page 66) You can stream high quality video using a Sony Network RX Station (sold separately) or XDCAM air* Connection Control Manager Turn the camcorder on.

  • Page 55: Connecting Using Wireless Lan Station Mode

    Activate the NFC function. • For the SSID and password of the camcorder, check AP Mode Settings (page 114) >Camera SSID & Press and hold (for 3 seconds) an assignable Password in the Network menu. button assigned with NFC or select Wireless Display the web remote control LAN >Wi-Fi >NFC in the Network menu to activate NFC connection mode.
  • Page 56 Connect the device to the access point. Smartphone/ Computer For details about connecting, refer to the tablet operating instructions of the device. Display the web remote control (page 68). Or connect using the Content Browser Mobile application. Connecting to an access point using auto network detection or manually Access You can configure connection to a desired access...

  • Page 57: Connecting To A Device Using A Lan Cable

    • IP Address • DHCP Input the IP address of the camcorder. This Set the DHCP setting. setting is available only when DHCP is set When you set to On, the IP address is to Off. assigned to the camcorder automatically. •...
  • Page 58 Set Wired LAN (page 115) >Setting in Computer the Network menu to On. Configure connection settings using Detail Settings in the menu. • DHCP Set the DHCP setting. When you set to On, the IP address is assigned to the camcorder automatically. To assign the IP address to the camcorder manually, set to Off.

  • Page 59: Connecting To The Internet

    Smartphone/ Computer For details about compatible modems, contact tablet your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative. Notes • A modem cannot be used at the same time as a wired LAN. • A modem cannot be used when using a BP-30 battery pack.

  • Page 60: Connecting Using A Lan Cable

    Connecting using a LAN cable You can connect with a device by connecting the wired LAN connector of the camcorder to an Internet router using a LAN cable. Computer Router Internet Connect to the Internet router as described in “Connecting to a device using a LAN cable” (page 57).

  • Page 61: List Of Functions For Network Connections

    List of functions for network connections The following table shows the availability of network functions in each network connection mode. Network function Network connection mode Access Point Station Modem Wired LAN File transfer × × (page 62) Streaming × × (page 64) Monitoring ×...

  • Page 62: Uploading A File

    Note Uploading a File • When editing, “s” indicates characters that cannot be changed. Correct operation is not guaranteed when editing a directory name that contains these characters. If you need to edit, You can upload a proxy file or original file that is delete all the characters and re-enter a value.
  • Page 63 Tap Transfer. Uploading a proxy file on an SD card The camcorder starts uploading the selected file. Connect the camcorder and device To cancel uploading, tap Cancel. using a LAN connection (page 54). Uploading an original file on an SxS Launch a browser on the device and memory card display the web remote control...

  • Page 64: Uploading Proxy Files Automatically

    Checking the file transfer Transmitting Streaming You can check the upload status on the Job List Video and Audio screen that is displayed by tapping Job List on the SD Card, Slot A, or Slot B screen (page 71). Notes You can transmit the video and audio recorded/ •...

  • Page 65: Starting Streaming

    • CH1/CH2 Notes • CH3/CH4 • Streaming cannot be started under the following menu • CH1 settings.  When Network Client Mode >Setting in the • CH2 Network menu is set to On • CH3  When Rec Format >Codec in the System menu is •...

  • Page 66: Network Client Mode

    CCM and XDCAM air connection High-quality streaming is supported by enabling certificates. network client mode and connecting a Sony • When recording in XAVC-I 3840×2160P 59.94/ Network RX Station (option) as a Connection 50P, Load cannot be selected.
  • Page 67  When S&Q Motion >Setting in the Recording Tap Transfer. menu is set to On Transfer of the selected files to the server  When Interval Rec >Setting in the Recording menu specified on the CCM starts. is set to On ...

  • Page 68: Using Web Remote Control

    Playback screen Using Web Remote Control You can access the web remote control built into the camcorder from a tablet or computer over a network connection. Using the web remote control allows you to operate the camcorder remotely. You can start/ stop recording and adjust the recording settings with a connected device.

  • Page 69: Web Remote Control Menu

    Sets the picture size and bit rate of the video for macOS 10.12/ Safari monitoring. 10.13 • 480×270(1Mbps) • 480×270(0.5Mbps) For details about devices supported using the “Content Browser Mobile” application, contact Frame Rate your Sony sales or service representative. Displays the frame rate of the video for monitoring.

  • Page 70: File Transfer Settings (Upload Settings)

    Password File transfer settings (Upload Enter the password. Settings) Passive Mode Turn passive mode on/off. You can change the server settings for uploading Destination Directory a proxy file or an original file that is recorded on Enter the directory on the destination server. the camcorder.
  • Page 71 • Start selected: Start uploading the selected file. Transferring files (Slot A, Slot B, Slot SD/ • Select All: Select all files in the list. • Clear completed: Delete the list of uploaded files. Displays a list of clips recorded on media inserted in slot A/slot B or a list of proxy files recorded on media inserted in the UTILITY SD/MS slot.

  • Page 72: Thumbnail Screen

    Thumbnail Screen Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen When you press the THUMBNAIL button (page 11), clips recorded on the SxS memory card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen. You can select a clip on the thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip. The playback picture can be seen on the LCD/viewfinder screen and external monitors.

  • Page 73: Playing Clips

    Notes Playing Clips • There may be momentary picture breakup or still image display at the boundary between clips. You cannot operate the camcorder during this period. • When you select a clip in the thumbnail screen and Playing recorded clips begin playback, there may be momentary picture breakup at the start of the clip.

  • Page 74: Clip Operations

    Clip Operations The Thumbnail menu is used to protect/delete clips, check properties, add/delete clip flags in a clip, and other tasks. Thumbnail menu operations The Thumbnail menu can be used only when a thumbnail screen is displayed. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears.

  • Page 75: Displaying Clip Properties

    Displaying clip properties Select Display Clip Properties in the Thumbnail menu. Image of the current clip Timecode indicator TC Index: Timecode of the displayed frame Start: Timecode at the recording start point End: Timecode at the recording end point Duration: Duration of the clip Creation date and modified date Currently selected memory card Media protect icon...

  • Page 76: Protecting Clips (Exfat, Udf)

    Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial Protecting clips (exFAT, UDF) to dismiss the message. You can protect a specified clip or all clips to Copying clips protect the clips from being deleted. is added to the thumbnails of protected clips. Clips can be protected on the thumbnail screen or You can copy clips to another SxS memory card.

  • Page 77: Deleting Clips

    Select Execute. Copying all clips All clips are deleted, and a completion You can copy all clips stored on the same SxS message appears. memory card at the same time to another SxS memory card. Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial to dismiss the message.

  • Page 78: Deleting Shot Marks (Exfat, Udf)

    Selecting Filter Clips >All on the Thumbnail If a clip is recorded using planning metadata that screen cancels the filtering, and returns to the clip defines names for shot mark 0 to shot mark 9, the thumbnail screen. selection options in the list are displayed by the You can also switch using the DISPLAY button.

  • Page 79: External Device Connection

    External Device Connection Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices To display recorded/playback pictures on an HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector) external monitor, select the camcorder output signal and use an appropriate cable for the Set the on/off setting of the output, and the output monitor to be connected.

  • Page 80: External Synchronization

    Set Timecode in the TC/UB menu as follows: External Synchronization Mode: Preset Run: Free Run When multiple units of the camcorder are used in Press the DURATION/TC/U-BIT the same shooting location, recording can be button (page 11) so that the timecode is synchronized with a specific reference signal, and the timecode can be matched among all the units.

  • Page 81: Managing/Editing Clips On A Computer

    To release external lock Change the Timecode setting in the TC/UB menu Managing/Editing Clips or set the camcorder to STANDBY. on a Computer External synchronization is also released if the system frequency is changed and when you start recording in a special recording mode (Slow & Quick Motion or Interval Rec).

  • Page 82: Connecting An External Hdd/Usb Media

    called “NO NAME” or “Untitled” Copying clips to USB media (editable) is created on the Desktop. Notes Select USB >Select Folder (page 110) in the Media menu. • Do not perform the following operations if the access lamp is lit red. ...
  • Page 83 menu. To start the supply of power, perform the Renaming a folder on an external HDD/ solution shown in the table. USB media State Solution During clip recording, Terminate the previous Select USB >Rename Folder (page 110) playback, thumbnail display, operation.

  • Page 84: Menu Display And Settings

    Menu Display and Settings Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy Press the MENU button to display the setup menu Delete Clip on the LCD screen/viewfinder to specify various Wireless LAN items for shooting, recording, and playback Wired LAN (menu can also be displayed on an external Modem monitor).
  • Page 85 AP Mode Settings Video Output On/Off ST Mode Settings Output Format Wired LAN Output Display Modem SDI/HDMI Rec Control Network Client Mode Down Converter File Transfer Streaming LCD/VF LCD Setting Network Reset VF Setting Peaking System Base Setting Marker HDR Setting Zebra Rec Format Gamma Display Assist...

  • Page 86: Setup Menu Operations

    Entering a character string Setup Menu Operations When you select an item, such as a file name, which requires character entry, the character entry screen appears. Press the MENU button to display the setup menu on the LCD screen/viewfinder to specify various items for shooting, recording, and playback (menu can also be displayed on an external monitor).
  • Page 87 Note Setup menu item Assignable button selection options • When only the MENU button is pressed to display the normal setup menu, User Menu Only Camera >Flash Band Reduce Flash Band Reduce is displayed under Menu Settings in the System >Setting menu.

  • Page 88: Editing The User Menu

    • It is recommended that you leave a record of the passcode nearby, just in case it is forgotten. If you do Select OK, and press the SET button or forget the passcode number, contact your Sony service representative. SEL/SET dial.
  • Page 89 Select Move. The item to move is highlighted, and a triangle mark and line indicate the destination position. Move the triangle mark and line to the destination of the item, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial. The item is moved. Restoring the User menu to factory default state Select Edit User Menu >Customize...

  • Page 90: Setup Menu List

    Setup Menu List This section describes the function and settings of the items in each menu. Factory default settings are shown in bold (for example, 18dB User menu User Factory registered items Description Base Setting System >Base Setting item HDR Setting System >HDR Setting item Rec Format System >Rec Format item...

  • Page 91: Camera Menu

    Camera menu Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Description Focus Face Detection AF Enables/disables face detection AF. Face Only AF / Face detection AF Face Priority AF / Off settings ND Filter Preset1 Sets the preset 1 value of the ND filter. 1/128 / 1/64 / 1/32 / 1/16 / ND filter settings 1/8 / 1/4...
  • Page 92 Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Description Shutter Mode Selects the operating mode of the electronic shutter. Speed / Angle Used for shooting fast-moving subjects clearly. Selects the Electronic shutter mode for setting the shutter speed in seconds (Speed) or as a operating shutter angle (Angle).
  • Page 93 Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Description Auto Exposure Auto Shutter Turns the auto shutter control function on/off. On / Off Brightness automatic A.SHT Limit Sets the fastest shutter speed of the auto shutter function. exposure settings 1/100 / 1/150 / 1/200 / 1/250 / 1/2000 A.SHT Point Sets the F-stop value of the iris where auto shutter operation...

  • Page 94: Paint Menu

    Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Description Auto FB Auto FB Adjust Executes automatic focal length (flangeback) adjustment. The Execute / Cancel camcorder automatically adjusts the focal length to ensure Adjust subjects are maintained in focus from wide angle to telephoto Auto focal length ends of the lens zoom.
  • Page 95 Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description White Preset White Adjusts the preset color temperature when a preset is selected 10000K to 2100K (3200K) in white balance mode. White balance settings Note • You cannot check the change on the screen even if the Preset White setting is changed when a preset is not selected in white balance mode.
  • Page 96 Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Offset White Offset White <A> Selects whether to add (On) or not to add (Off) an offset value On / Off to the white balance in memory A. White balance offset settings Warm Cool <A> When Offset White <A>...
  • Page 97 Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Black Gamma Setting Turns the black gamma correction function on/off. On / Off Black gamma level Note adjustment settings • The Black Gamma and Knee >Knee Saturation functions cannot be used at the same time. Range Selects the effective range of the black gamma correction.
  • Page 98 Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description White Clip Setting Turns white clipping adjustment function on/off. On / Off White clip adjustment settings Level Sets the white clip level. 90.0% to 109.0% Detail(QFHD) Manual Setting Turns the detail adjustment function on/off. On / Off Detail adjustment settings...
  • Page 99 Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Detail(SD) Manual Setting Turns the detail adjustment function on/off. On / Off Level Sets the detail level. –99 to +99 (±0) H/V Ratio Sets the mix ratio between the H detail level and the V detail –99 to +99 (±0) level.
  • Page 100 Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Matrix Setting Turns the matrix correction function on/off. On / Off Matrix correction settings Adaptive Matrix Turns the adaptive matrix function on/off. On / Off Preset Matrix Turns the preset matrix function on/off. On / Off Preset Select Selects a preset matrix.

  • Page 101: Audio Menu

    Audio menu Audio Item Sub-items and Settings Description Audio Input CH2 EXT Input Select Selects the input for recording on channel 2. Enabled only INPUT1 / INPUT2 when the EXT audio source is selected. Audio input settings CH3 Input Select Selects the input for recording on channel 3.

  • Page 102: Video Menu

    Audio Item Sub-items and Settings Description Audio Output Monitor CH Selects the audio channel output to the headphone jack and CH1/CH2 / CH3/CH4 / MIX built-in speaker. Audio output ALL / CH1/ CH2 / CH3 / CH4 settings Headphone Out Sets the headphones output to monaural (Mono) or stereo Mono / Stereo (Stereo).

  • Page 103: Lcd/Vf Menu

    LCD/VF menu LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description LCD Setting Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. –99 to +99 (±0) LCD screen settings VF Setting Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image. –99 to +99 (±0) Viewfinder settings Color Mode Selects the display mode of the viewfinder in E-E/recording...
  • Page 104 LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description Marker Setting Turns the display of all markers on/off. On / Off Marker display settings Color Selects the marker display color. White / Yellow / Cyan / Green / Magenta / Red / Blue Center Marker Turns the center marker on/off.
  • Page 105 LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description Zebra Setting Turns the zebra function on/off. On / Off Zebra pattern settings Zebra Select Selects the zebra pattern type (Zebra1, Zebra2, Both). 1 / 2 / Both Zebra1 Level Sets the Zebra1 display level. 0% to 107% (70%) Zebra1 Aperture Level Sets the Zebra1 aperture level.
  • Page 106 LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description SteadyShot On / Off Gamma On / Off SDI/HDMI Rec Control On / Off Gamma Display Assist On / Off Proxy Status On / Off Focus Assist Indicator On / Off Focus Assist Area On / Off Media Status On / Off...

  • Page 107: Tc/Ub Menu

    TC/UB menu TC/UB Item Sub-items and Settings Description Timecode Mode Sets the timecode running mode. Preset / Regen / Clock Preset: Starts the timecode from the specified value. Timecode settings Regen (regeneration): Starts the timecode by continuing the timecode of the previous clip. Clock: Uses the internal clock as the timecode.
  • Page 108 Recording Item Sub-items and Settings Description Interval Rec Setting Turns interval recording mode on/off. On / Off Interval recording mode settings Interval Time Selects the interval between recordings in Interval Rec mode 1sec / 2sec / 3sec / 4sec / 5sec / (when Interval Rec is set to On).

  • Page 109: Thumbnail Menu List

    Recording Item Sub-items and Settings Description Proxy Rec Setting Turns proxy recording mode on/off. On / Off Proxy recording mode settings Proxy Format Sets the picture size for the proxy file. 1920×1080(9Mbps) / When set to 1920×1080(9Mbps) and the system frequency is 23.98, recording uses progressive scan.

  • Page 110: Media Menu

    Thumbnail Item Sub-items and Settings Description Thumbnail Essence Mark Thumbnail Displays thumbnails of frames with essence marks. All / Rec Start / Shot Mark1 / View Shot Mark2 / Shot Mark3 / Shot Thumbnail screen Mark4 / Shot Mark5 / Shot display settings Mark6 / Shot Mark7 / Shot Mark8 / Shot Mark9 / Shot...
  • Page 111 Media Item Sub-items and Settings Description Clip Naming Auto Naming Selects the clip naming format. Title / Plan Title: Sets naming specified by Title Prefix. Settings relating to Plan: Uses a name specified in planning metadata, if available. clip naming and If no name is specified in planning metadata, the name deletion specified by Title Prefix is used.

  • Page 112: File Menu

    64 or less, all of the planning metadata files may not appear if the directory where they are located in the SxS memory card (XDROOT/General/Sony/ Planning) contains 512 or more files. • After you start loading, do not remove the SxS memory card until the completion message is displayed.

  • Page 113: Network Menu

    Select Execute to store to an SD card. The setup file is stored Execute / Cancel in the following directory. /PRIVATE/SONY/PRO/CAMERA/PXW-Z280V/ (or PXW-Z280T) File ID Assigns a name to the file. Scene White Data Sets whether to apply the white balance data when loading On / Off scene files.
  • Page 114 Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description AP Mode Channel Sets the wireless LAN channel. Auto(5GHz) / Auto / CH1 / Auto(5GHz) is available on the PXW-Z280V only. Settings CH2 / CH3 / CH4 / CH5 / CH6 Access point mode / CH7 / CH8 / CH9 / CH10 / connection settings CH11...
  • Page 115 Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description Wired LAN Setting Turns the wired LAN function on/off. On / Off Wired LAN connection settings Camera Remote Control Sets whether to enable remote control from a device Enable / Disable connected to the camcorder by wired LAN. Detail Settings Configures properties of the wired LAN connection.
  • Page 116 Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description File Transfer Auto Upload (Proxy) Turns proxy file auto transfer on/off. On / Off File transfer settings Auto Upload Server Selects the auto upload server for proxy files. Displays the display name configured in Server Settings(NCM) and Server Settings1 to Server Settings3.
  • Page 117 Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description Streaming Setting Starts (On) or stops (Off) streaming. On / Off Destination Select Selects preset settings (Destination Settings1/Destination Settings2/Destination Settings3) comprising streaming destination settings configured beforehand. Destination Settings1 Display Name Enter the display name shown in the streaming destination setup menu.

  • Page 118: System Menu

    System menu System Item Sub-items and Settings Description Base Setting Shooting Mode Selects the dynamic range mode. SDR / HDR Shooting mode settings HDR Setting Rec/Out Selects recording in HDR mode and the gamma curve of the HDR(HLG) / HDR(S-Log3) output signal.
  • Page 119 System Item Sub-items and Settings Description XAVC-I 3840×2160P 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1280×720P 3840×2160P XAVC-L 1920×1080P 50 1920×1080P 35 1920×1080i 50 1920×1080i 35 1920×1080i 25 1280×720P 50 MPEG HD422 1920×1080i 50 1280×720P 50 1920×1080i HQ MPEG HD420 1440×1080i HQ 1280×720P HQ DVCAM(MXF) 720×576i 29.97 XAVC-I...
  • Page 120 System Item Sub-items and Settings Description 59.94 MPEG HD422 1920×1080i 50 1280×720P 50 MPEG HD420 1920×1080i HQ 1440×1080i HQ 1280×720P HQ DVCAM(MXF) 720×480i MPEG HD422 1920×1080i 50 1280×720P 50 MPEG HD420 1920×1080i HQ 1440×1080i HQ 1280×720P HQ DVCAM(MXF) 720×576i 29.97 MPEG HD422 1920×1080P 50 1280×720P 50...
  • Page 121 System Item Sub-items and Settings Description Assignable <1> to <10> Assigns functions to assignable buttons. Push AF/Push MF / Face Push AF/Push MF: Executes the push auto focus function. Button Detection AF / ND Filter Face Detection AF: Turns the face Detection AF function on/ Assignable button Position / Auto ND Filter / Push off.
  • Page 122 System Item Sub-items and Settings Description Rec Review: Starts recording review. Last Clip Delete: Executes the last clip delete (retake) function. Thumbnail: Turns the thumbnail screen display on/off. Shot Mark1: Adds shot mark1 to the currently recording or playing clip. Shot Mark2: Adds shot mark2 to the currently recording or playing clip.
  • Page 123 System Item Sub-items and Settings Description DC Voltage DC Low Voltage1 Sets the voltage to display a DC IN low input voltage alarm 11.2V to 14.0V (11.3V) (0.1V increments). Alarm DC IN input low- DC Low Voltage2 Sets the voltage to display a DC IN input undervoltage alarm voltage alarm 11.0V to 14.0V (0.1V increments).

  • Page 124: Appendix

    Appendix Important Notes on Operation About the battery pack Using your camcorder abroad To charge the battery pack Power supply • Be sure to charge the battery pack before you You can use your camcorder in any country/ start using your camcorder. region using the BC-U1A (supplied) or optional To use the battery pack effectively BC-U2A charger within the AC 100 V to 240 V,...
  • Page 125 If the Charger is working casing, unplug your camcorder and have it correctly, the cause could be that the battery is checked by a Sony dealer before operating it damaged. any further. • If the charge lamp is slow-flashing, the Charger •...
  • Page 126 wash off any liquid that may have contacted To clean the LCD screen your skin. The surface of the LCD screen is coated. If you if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with scratch the surface, the coating may be come off. plenty of water and consult a doctor.
  • Page 127 Periodic inspections are recommended to keep About stuck pixels the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime. Contact a Sony service or sales The LCD screen/organic EL panel fitted to this representative for more information about unit is manufactured with high precision inspections.
  • Page 128 3 using FTP. or more satellites. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING • As the positions of GPS satellites vary FROM A FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT...
  • Page 129 current location when the camcorder receives radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites. The triangulating error allowed by the GPS satellites is about 10 m (33 feet). Depending on the environment of the location, the triangulating error can be greater. In this case, your actual location may not match the location on the map based on the GPS information.

  • Page 130: Video Formats

    Compatible –: Incompatible The use of memory cards other than Sony SxS memory cards is not guaranteed. If you are using memory cards other than XQD memory cards (S series, G series, N series, H series), operation may not be guaranteed.

  • Page 131: Special Recording Modes And Compatible Formats

    Special recording modes and compatible formats XAVC-I XAVC-L MPEG HD422 MPEG HD420 DVCAM exFAT exFAT exFAT UDF exFAT UDF Interval Rec – – – – Clip Continuous Rec – – Picture Cache Rec – Slow & Quick Motion – – –...

  • Page 132: Output Formats And Limitations

    Output Formats and Limitations Video formats and output signals SDI OUT connector output formats Recording format setting SDI output setting Output signal/Conversion method Rec Format Rec Format >Video Output Format >SDI in Output signal >Frequency in the Format in the System the Video menu System menu menu...
  • Page 133 Recording format setting SDI output setting Output signal/Conversion method Rec Format Rec Format >Video Output Format >SDI in Output signal >Frequency in the Format in the System the Video menu System menu menu 3840×2160P 3840×2160P 3840×2160 50P 1920×1080P (Level A) 1920×1080 50P Level-A 1920×1080P (Level B) 1920×1080 50P Level-B...
  • Page 134 Recording format setting HDMI output setting Output signal/Conversion method Rec Format Rec Format >Video Output Format >HDMI Output signal >Frequency in the Format in the System in the Video menu System menu menu 29.97 3840×2160P 3840×2160P 3840×2160 29.97P 1920×1080i 1920×1080 59.94i (PsF) 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080 59.94i (PsF)
  • Page 135 GENLOCK IN/VIDEO OUT connector output formats Video output signal Recording format setting Output signal/Conversion method Rec Format Rec Format >Video Sync signal Output signal >Frequency in the Format in the System System menu menu 59.94 3840×2160P HD-Sync 1920×1080 59.94i HD-Y 1920×1080 59.94i 1920×1080P HD-Sync...

  • Page 136: Network And Video Output Combinations

    Recording format setting Output signal/Conversion method Rec Format Rec Format >Video Sync signal Output signal >Frequency in the Format in the System System menu menu 3840×2160P HD-Sync 1920×1080 50i HD-Y 1920×1080 25PsF 1920×1080P HD-Y 1920×1080 25PsF Composite 720×576 50i (PsF) 1280×720P HD-Sync 1920×1080 25PsF...

  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power supply Symptom Cause Solution The camcorder does not No battery pack is mounted and no Mount a battery pack (page 19) or connect to AC power on. power is supplied to the DC IN power using an AC adapter (page 20). connector.

  • Page 138: External Devices

    External devices Symptom Solution The computer does not Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, then connect it again securely. recognize the camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from your computer, reboot your computer, and follow the steps again in the correct order. Clips cannot be loaded on Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, restart the camcorder, and then connect it the computer.

  • Page 139: Nd Filter Dial

    ND filter may become damaged if this procedure is used during normal operation. • After the procedure above is used, consult a Sony service center to have the camcorder repaired. • If an error message still appears after performing the procedure above, shooting is still possible.

  • Page 140: Error/Warning Indications

    Turn off the camcorder, and check for any problem with connected devices, cables, or media. If the error persists when the camcorder is turned on again, contact your Sony service representative. (If power cannot be turned off by setting the ON/STANDBY switch to STANDBY, remove the battery pack and/or the DC IN source.)

  • Page 141: Caution And Operation Messages

    Warning indication on Warning Recording/ Cause and Solution LCD/viewfinder sound tally lamp Clips Near Full Intermittent Flashing The number of additional clips that can be recorded on the SxS memory card is getting low. Replace at the earliest convenience. Clips Full Continuous High-speed The maximum number of clips that can be recorded...
  • Page 142 Display message Cause and Solution Copy All Sub Clips Copying of all sub-clips using Copy All Sub Clips failed because of the NG: Reached Clip Number Limit displayed reason. NG: Same File Already Exists • The maximum number of clips is reached. NG: Not Enough Capacity •...

  • Page 143: Block Diagrams

    Block Diagrams See related items in “Setting the audio to record” (page 34) and “Setup Menu List” (page 90). Audio Input (CH1&2)
  • Page 144 Audio Input (CH3&4)
  • Page 145 Audio Output...

  • Page 146: Specifications

    Recording format (video) Specifications XAVC Intra XAVC-I QFHD mode: CBG, 600 Mbps (max), MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC-I HD mode: CBG, 222 Mbps (max), General MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC Long Mass XAVC-L QFHD mode: VBR, 150 Mbps (max), Approx. 2.6 kg (5 lb 11.7 oz) (body only) MPEG-4 H.264/AVC Approx.

  • Page 147: Lens

    Recording frame rate Recording/playback time XAVC Intra XAVC Intra XAVC-I QFHD mode: 3840×2160/59.94P, 50P, XAVC-I QFHD mode 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P When using SBP-128B (128 GB): Approx. XAVC-I HD mode: 1920×1080/59.94P, 59.94i, 22 minutes 50P, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P XAVC-I HD mode 1280×720/59.94P, 50P When using SBP-128B (128 GB): Approx.

  • Page 148: Camera

    Iris Slow & Quick Motion Auto/manual selectable XAVC Intra, XAVC Long F1.9 to F16 and C (Close) 2160P: 1 to 60 fps 1080P: 1 to 60 fps Image stabilization 720P: 1 to 60 fps ON/OFF selectable, shift lens Filter diameter MPEG HD422 M77 mm, 0.75 mm pitch 1080P: 1 to 30 fps...

  • Page 149: Display

    DC jack application software, where applicable, from the HDMI output Sony Professional products web site. HDMI connector (type A) REMOTE connector Sony Professional products web site homepage: Stereo sub-mini jack (ø2.5 mm) U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com Wired LAN connector Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca...
  • Page 150 OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD • Android, Google Play are trademarks of Google PARTIES. Inc. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE • Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo, and Wi-Fi LOSS, REPAIR, OR REPRODUCTION OF PROTECTED SETUP are trademarks or ANY DATA RECORDED ON THE registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.
  • Page 151 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM On the basis of license contracts between Sony and the software copyright holders, this product uses open software. To meet the requirements of the software copyright holders, Sony is obligated to inform you of the content of these licenses.

  • Page 152: Index

    Display Clip Properties 75, 109 Index Display On/Off 105 Down Converter 102 Error indications 140 AC adapter 20 External monitor 79 All File 113 All Reset 123 Aperture 99 Face Detection AF 12, 37 Assignable Button 40, 121 File menu 112 Assignable buttons 40 Filter Clips 110 ATW 33...
  • Page 153 Record button 27 Recording menu 107 Language 122 LCD screen 12 LCD Setting 103 S&Q Motion 107 LCD/VF menu 103 Scene File 113 Lens 126 SD cards 26 Lens hood with lens cover 21 SDI OUT connector 79, 132 Lock/Unlock Clip 109 SEL/SET dial 86 Set Clip Flag 109 Set Index Picture 109...
  • Page 154 Viewfinder 12 diopter adjustment knob 22 VOLUME buttons 30 Wall outlet (wall socket) 20 Warning indications 140 WB SET button 32 Web remote control 68 White 95 White balance 32 White Clip 98 White Switch 95 WHT BAL switch 33 Wide angle 28 XQD memory cards 25 Zebra 105...

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