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Sony PMW-200 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-425-716-13(1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
PMW-200
PMW-100
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and the more detailed
manual on the CD-ROM and retain it for future reference.
© 2012 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-425-716-13(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-200 PMW-100 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and the more detailed manual on the CD-ROM and retain it for future reference. © 2012 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 caution when moving the cart/apparatus WARNING combination to avoid injury from tip-over. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, • Unplug this apparatus during lightning do not expose this apparatus to rain or storms or when unused for long periods of moisture.
  • Page 3 Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio). The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and...
  • Page 4 à la pluie ou à l’humidité. télévision). Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, qualifié. 108-0075 Japon.
  • Page 5 Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio). WARNUNG Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder 108-0075 Japan.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview Part Identification ..............8 Camcorder ..............8 Preparations Power Supply ................13 Using a Battery Pack ............ 13 Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ......... 14 Turning the Power On/Off ........... 14 Setting the Clock ..............14 Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder .......
  • Page 7 Appendices Specifications ................26 General ................. 26 Lens ................28 Camera Block ............... 28 Inputs/Outputs .............. 29 Displays ................ 30 Internal Microphone ............. 30 Media Slot Block ............30 Package Configuration ..........30 Optional Accessories ............ 30 Table of Contents...

  • Page 8: Part Identification

    Overview Part Identification For functions and use, see the operating instructions (PDF). Camcorder PMW-200 Operation panel on the handle Rear connector panel Lens control block Side operation panel Card slot block PMW-100 Operation panel on the handle Rear connector panel...
  • Page 9 (PMW-200) Power switch FOCUS/ZOOM switch (PMW-100 only) BATT RELEASE button Lens operation ring (PMW-100 only) Eyepiece focusing knob (PMW-100 only) Lens cap open/close lever (PMW-200 only) DC IN connector PMW-200 Controls on the grip Viewfinder Operation panel on the handle...
  • Page 10 (PMW-100 only) REC HOLD lever ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2/3/4 buttons ZEBRA is set to ASSIGN 1 and PEAKING Lens control block (PMW-200 only) is set to ASSIGN 2 by default. FULL AUTO button and indicator PICTURE PROFILE button AUDIO IN (audio input selection)
  • Page 11 Set this to IN to select GENLOCK IN, and set this to OUT to select TC OUT and VIDEO OUT. GENLOCK IN/VIDEO OUT (analog video output) connector (BNC type) External device connector (PMW-200 only) Controls on the grip ACCESS lamps SxS memory card slots...
  • Page 12 Bottom ZOOM (zoom mode switching) switch (PMW-200 only) Tripod receptacles Note Check that the size of the hole matches the screw of the tripod. If they do not match, the camcorder cannot be attached to the tripod securely, and this may lead to the physical injury of the camera operator.

  • Page 13: Power Supply

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

  • Page 14: Using Ac Power (Dc In Power)

    Using AC Power (DC IN Power) Setting the Clock Connection example: when connecting BC-U1 When you turn the camcorder on for the first time after purchasing or replacing the backup battery (“Appendices” in operating instructions (PDF)), the Initial Setting display appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder

    The LCD monitor turns on when it is opened and The eyepiece focusing (diopter compensation) turns off when it is returned to the park position. knob (page 9) (PMW-200) / (page 9) (PMW-100) enables adjustment to match the eyesight of the Adjusting the angle operator, who can then view the image clearly through the eyepiece.

  • Page 16: Using The Ir Remote Commander

    ATTENTION Using the IR Remote Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement Commander incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Lorsque vous mettez la batterie au rebut, vous To use the IR Remote Commander devez respecter la législation en vigueur dans le For controlling the camcorder from the IR...

  • Page 17: Using Sxs Memory Cards

    Lights in Standby (ready for recording or green playback using the loaded SxS memory SxS, SxS PRO and SxS-1 are trademarks of Sony card) Corporation. • No SxS memory card is loaded. The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned •...

  • Page 18: Switching Between Sxs Memory Cards

    Note Switching Between SxS Memory All the data, including recorded pictures and setup files, Cards are erased when a memory card is formatted. When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card Checking the Remaining Time slots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button Available for Recording (page 11) to select the card you wish to use.
  • Page 19 To restore a card Select “Execute” by pressing the up/down/ left/right buttons or turning the jog dial, then push the SEL/SET button or the jog dial. During restoration, the in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp is lit in red.

  • Page 20: Basic Operation Procedure

    Configuration and Detailed Settings” in Open the lens cap/Remove the lens cap. operating instructions (PDF)). Auto Iris PMW-200 (PMW-200)/Auto Exposure (PMW-100), Pull up the lens cap open/close lever to open the AGC (Auto Gain Control), Auto Shutter, lens cap built in the lens hood.
  • Page 21 “Exposure” (“Recording” in operating Checking the last recorded clip (Rec instructions (PDF)) Review) “Gain” (“Recording” in operating instructions (PDF)) “Electronic Shutter” (“Recording” in Press the REC REVIEW button. operating instructions (PDF)) The Rec Review function (“Recording” in “White Balance” (“Recording” in operating operating instructions (PDF)) is activated, instructions (PDF)) and the last recorded clip is played back for...
  • Page 22 Notes on Clips The maximum file size for a clip is 43 GB for UDF, 4 GB for FAT in HD Mode, and 2 GB for FAT in SD Mode. If you continue recording for an extended period, recorded materials may be segmented into multiple files, depending on the file size (the maximum number of partitions is 99).

  • Page 23: Overview Of The Setup Menus

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

  • Page 24: Basic Menu Operations

    Press the EXPANDED FOCUS Direct Menu button to exit this mode. Trigger Mode System Clip Copy All Format Media Plan.Metadata Network (PMW-200 only) Wi-Fi (PMW-200 only) Version Version (Lens) (PMW-100 only) Version Up Menu Scroll Basic Menu Operations...
  • Page 25 Setting the Setup menus Entering a character string Rotate the jog dial or press the up/down/left/right When you select an item for which a character buttons to set the cursor to the icon of the menu string, such as a time value or filename, is to be you wish to set, then push the jog dial or SEL/ specified, the input area for the character string is SET button to select that menu.

  • Page 26: Appendices

    Power requirements General DC 12 V (11.0 V ~ 17.0 V) Mass Power consumption Approx. 12 W PMW-200 while recording with LCD Off, EVF Approx. 2.3 kg (5 lb 1.1 oz) On and I/O Select Off (Camcorder only) Approx. 14 W Approx.
  • Page 27 1440 × 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, HQ 1920 mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 23.98p 35Mbps / VBR HQ 1280 mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, HQ 1440 mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps / VBR 35Mbps / VBR 1280 × 720/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, HQ 1280 mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 23.98p 35Mbps / VBR SP 1440 mode: MPEG-2 MP@H-14,...

  • Page 28: Lens

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

  • Page 29: Inputs/Outputs

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

  • Page 30: Displays

    SxS memory cards, or if you want to connect the camcorder to your computer. • If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony Media Slot Block service representative.
  • Page 31 ECM-673, ECM-MS2 ANY TYPE. Wireless microphone • Always verify that the unit is operating UWP-V1*, UWP-V2* properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE Wide-conversion lens LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND VCL-HG0737K (PMW-100) INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, VCL-EX0877 (PMW-200)
  • Page 32 Printed in China...

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