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Sony PXW-Z190 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-740-700-12(1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
PXW-Z190V/PXW-Z190T
Software Version 2.0
© 2018 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-740-700-12(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PXW-Z190V/PXW-Z190T Software Version 2.0 © 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 ..............15 Preparation Power Supply ................20 Using a battery pack ............. 20 Using AC power ............21 Turning the camcorder on/off ........
  • Page 3 Changing Basic Settings ............29 Video format ..............29 Adjusting the brightness ..........30 Adjusting for natural colors (white balance) ....31 Setting the audio to record ........... 33 Image stabilization ............35 Time data ..............35 Useful Functions ..............36 Direct menu operation ..........
  • Page 4 Selecting a file and uploading ........61 Uploading proxy files automatically ......62 Uploading using Secure FTP ........62 Transmitting Streaming Video and Audio ......62 Starting streaming ............63 Stopping streaming ............63 Network client mode ............ 63 Using Web Remote Control ........... 67 Web Remote Control Menu ...........
  • Page 5 Setup Menu Operations ............83 Editing the User menu ..........85 Setup Menu List ..............87 User menu ..............87 Edit User Menu menu ..........87 Camera menu ............... 88 Paint menu ..............91 Audio menu ..............96 Video menu ..............98 LCD/VF menu ..............
  • Page 6 Power supply .............. 144 Recording/playback ............ 144 External devices ............145 Wireless LAN connection .......... 145 Internet connection ............. 145 Error/Warning Indications ..........146 Error indications ............146 Warning indications ........... 146 Caution and operation messages ........ 147 Block Diagrams ..............149 Specifications .................

  • Page 7: Location And Function Of Parts

    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 (27) ASSIGN7/DIRECT MENU button (38) 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 (33) Recording/tally lamp (front) (117) Flashes when the remaining capacity on the recording media or battery is low. ASSIGN6 button FULL AUTO button (26) ND FILTER switch ND FILTER mode switch FOCUS switch (28) ASSIGN3/VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR button ASSIGN1/ZEBRA button ASSIGN2/PEAKING button INPUT1 switch (33)
  • Page 9 BATT RELEASE button (20) Air inlet Battery pack attachment (20) Note Multi/Micro USB connector (78) • Do not cover the air inlet. USB3.0 (HOST) connector (type A) REMOTE connector The REMOTE connector is used for controlling SDI OUT connector (77) start/stop of recording and other functions on the Diopter adjustment dial (23) video device and peripherals connected to it.
  • Page 10 Zoom ring (28) To attach a shoulder strap Attach a shoulder strap to the hooks for the Focus ring (28) shoulder strap. Full MF switch (28) Switch manual focus mode on/off by moving the focus ring forward/back. Lens cover lever (22) Opens/closes the lens cover.
  • Page 11 THUMBNAIL button (71) Bottom Side STOP/CAM button (72) STATUS CHECK button (15) PREV button (72) V/v/B/b/SET button (83) MENU button (83) F REV button (72) PLAY/PAUSE button (72) F FWD button (72) NEXT button (72) LCD BRIGHT button (23) DISPLAY button (12) Tripod screw holes (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch) LCD screen (23) 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 100). Information displayed on the screen while shooting Network status indicator (page 14) Network client mode status indicator...
  • Page 13 Focus mode indicator (page 37) Shutter mode/shutter speed indicator AE mode/AE level indicator (page 31) Full MF mode MF mode Audio level meter AF mode VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR display (waveform monitor/vectorscope/ Face detection AF ( histogram) Face detection icon Note Face only AF icon •...
  • Page 14 Uploading/Number of files to transfer Network Connection Icon indicator mode status Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade 3G/4G signal 3G connected Modem license (option) is installed. strength (5 levels) – 3 levels for Clip number/Total number of clips modems without Playback mode indicator 4G connected signal strength Playback format (frame rate) indicator...

  • Page 15: Status Screen

    Connection status Icon CH2 Input Source CH2 input source CH2 Ref./Sens. CH2 input reference level • Network Client Mode is On • Call ready state, with headset CH2 Wind Filter CH2 microphone wind and intercom connected reduction filter setting CH3 level meter CH3 level meter CH3 Input Source CH3 input source...
  • Page 16 Video Output Status screen media (memory card A/memory card B) and Displays the SDI and HDMI output settings. UTILITY media. Output picture size Media A information Displays the media icon Rec Control status when recording media is Output On/Off inserted in slot A. HDMI Output picture size Media A protection...
  • Page 17 Wireless LAN settings UTILITY media Displays an estimate of the remaining capacity remaining recording time of Setting Status Description the recording media inserted display display in the UTILITY SD/MS slot Wireless LAN in units of minutes. Or setting is off. displays the remaining capacity in units of GB.
  • Page 18 QoS Streaming2 Bit Streaming bit rate 2 • If this error message is Rate displayed, contact your Streaming Status Streaming status Sony service representative. Streaming Format Streaming format Intermediate Cert. Error An intermediate certificate is information invalid. Streaming Type Type of currently selected...
  • Page 19 Status display Description Preparing Preparing for streaming. Destination Address The host name or IP address Error of the streaming destination may be incorrect. No Network Access Cannot connect to a network. Check the network connection status and settings. File Transfer Status screen Displays file transfer information.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

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

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: Using Memory Cards

    • A memory card removed from the camcorder after recording ended may be hot. This is not a malfunction. Using Memory Cards Switching between memory cards This camcorder records audio and video on memory cards (sold separately) inserted in the When memory cards are loaded in both card slots memory card slots.

  • Page 25: Checking The Remaining Recording Time

    A message and progress status (%) are displayed Checking the remaining recording while formatting is in progress, and the access time lamp is lit red. When restoration ends, a completion message While recording (or standing by to record), you appears. can check the remaining space for the memory If restoration fails cards loaded in the card slots on the A/B slot...

  • Page 26: Basic Operation Procedure

    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 27: Adjusting The Zoom

    About clips Using the power zoom lever Zoom by pressing the power zoom lever C. Clip (recording data) Lightly press the power zoom lever C for a When you stop recording, video, audio, and slower zoom. Fully press it for a faster zoom. subsidiary data from the start to end of the Wide view: Wide recording are recorded as a single clip on a...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Focus

    • While in Full MF mode, the auto focus and push auto Using the zoom ring focus functions do not work. • Macro is set to off regardless of the Focus Macro Zoom by turning the zoom ring B. setting in the Camera menu. You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the zoom ring B.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Adjusting The Brightness

    Switching to auto iris temporarily Note In manual iris mode, press the IRIS PUSH AUTO • You cannot change the format during recording or button H to activate the one-push auto iris playback. function. Auto iris is active while the button is pressed. Adjusting the brightness Release the button to return to manual iris mode.

  • Page 31: Adjusting For Natural Colors (White Balance)

    and speed configured using Shutter (page 89) in Setting auto exposure the Camera menu. Auto exposure controls excessive brightness to an Setting in the Camera menu appropriate level using auto ND filter, iris, gain, Select Shutter (page 89) in the Camera menu and and shutter functions.
  • Page 32 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 33: Setting The Audio To Record

    If the error message persists after repeated attempts to set white balance, contact To record on CH1, CH2 your Sony service representative. Set the CH1 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch D and CH2 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch Setting the audio to record G to INT.
  • Page 34 To record on CH3, CH4 Attach a microphone, then close the microphone holder to secure the Select INPUT1 using Audio Input microphone. (page 96) >CH3 Input Select and INPUT2 using CH4 Input Select in the Connect the microphone cable to the Audio menu.

  • Page 35: Image Stabilization

    Set SteadyShot (page 90) >Setting in the Adjusting the audio recording level Camera menu to Active or Standard. For CH1, CH2 Standard: Reduces shaking of the image due to camera movement. Adjusting automatically (AGC): Active: Reduces shaking of the image due to Set the AUDIO LEVEL (CH1/CH2) dials rapid camera movement, such as when (E/F) to the AUTO position.

  • Page 36: Useful Functions

    Display Description Useful Functions UBG ** ** ** ** User bits DUR **:**:**:** Duration from the beginning of recording Direct menu operation You can check status and change settings for some items displayed directly on the LCD/ viewfinder screen. The Direct Menu function is used by assigning the function to an assignable button.

  • Page 37: Face Detection Af

    Move the cursor to the desired item Notes using the V/v/B/b button or SEL/SET • During push auto focus operation, Face Priority AF is dial, and press the SET button or SEL/ activated even if Face Only AF is currently selected. •...

  • Page 38: Color Bars/Reference Audio Tone

    Registered face frame Color bars/reference audio tone (double white frame) Other faces (gray) You can output color bars instead of the camera image by setting Color Bars (page 90) >Setting in the Camera menu to On. The image output is restored when set to Off.

  • Page 39: Interval Recording (Interval Rec)

    • Rec Changing functions • S&Q Motion Use Assignable Button (page 116) in the System • Clip Continuous Rec menu. • Picture Cache Rec You can view the assigned functions on the • Proxy Rec Start/Stop Assignable Button Status screen (page 16). •...

  • Page 40: Continuous Recording (Clip Continuous Rec) (Exfat)

    This is convenient when you do not want to Configuring before shooting generate a large number of short clips, and when Configure Interval Rec (page 103) in the you want to record without worrying about Recording menu before shooting. exceeding the clip limit. It is still easy to find When Setting is set to On, Interval Rec mode is recording start points, because a Rec Start mark is activated and “Int Stby”...

  • Page 41: Picture Cache Recording (Picture Cache Rec)

    To cancel Clip Continuous Rec mode When Setting is set to On, Picture Cache Rec is In recording standby mode, set Clip Continuous activated and “Cache” appears on the screen. Rec (page 103) >Setting in the Recording menu Configuring using assignable buttons to Off, or press an assignable button assigned Assign Picture Cache Rec to an assignable button with Clip Continuous Rec.

  • Page 42: Simultaneous Recording In 2 Slots (Simul Rec)

    Recording System S&Q frame Notes format frequency rate • You cannot change the Frame Rate setting during Slow & Quick Motion recording. To change the settings, MPEG HD422/ 29.97/23.98 1 to 30 fps first stop recording. MPEG HD420 (1 FPS units) •...

  • Page 43: 4K & Hd (Sub) Recording

    during normal continuous recording, simultaneous recording and relay recording are not available. The following recording formats for memory • When you start recording in 2-slot Simul Rec mode, if cards are supported for 4K & HD (Sub) media is inserted in only one slot or the media in one recording.

  • Page 44: High Dynamic Range (Hdr) Recording

    Gamma Display Assist Configuration data is stored in the following (page 100) in the LCD/VF menu. directory on media. /PRIVATE/SONY/PRO/CAMERA/PXW- Note Z190V/ (or PXW-Z190T) • The gamma display assist function is used only for the LCD/viewfinder screen. The settings are not applied to Formatting (initializing) media the recorded image or output image.
  • Page 45 menu. When a confirmation message Loading a user file / ALL file appears, select Execute again. A message and progress status are displayed Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick” while formatting is in progress, and the media on which the file is saved into the access lamp is lit red.

  • Page 46: Planning Metadata

    To save on an SD card or “Memory Stick” media Select Scene File >Load Utility SD/MS >Execute in the File menu (page 107). Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick” A scene file list screen appears. media into the UTILITY SD/MS slot (page 9) with the label facing right.
  • Page 47 Planning Metadata planningmetadata" assignId=" (page 107) >Load Media(A) or Load Media(B) in P0001" creationDate=" the Media menu. 2011-08-20T17:00:00+09:00" exFAT: PRIVATE/XDROOT/General/Sony/ lastUpdate=" Planning 2011-09-28T10:30:00+09:00" version="1.00">3 Note <Properties propertyId=" • Planning metadata files cannot be loaded when using assignment"...

  • Page 48: Acquiring Location Information (Gps)

    format name up to the 44th character is used as the clip Positioning Display GPS reception state name. status When neither the ASCII format name string nor UTF- 8-format name string is valid, a clip name in the Positioning A weak GPS signal is standard format is used.

  • Page 49: Proxy Recording

    Checking the remaining capacity Proxy Recording You can check the remaining capacity on an SD card on the Media Status screen (page 16). You can record proxy data on an SD card in the UTILITY SD/MS slot simultaneously while Note recording to the memory cards in the memory •...

  • Page 50: Changing Proxy Recording Settings

    Example: If the timecode at the recording start Changing proxy recording settings time is “14:30:20:05” then the file name becomes “14_30_20_05.mp4”. Setting the picture size Configuring before shooting Select Proxy Rec >Proxy Format in the Recording menu, and set the picture size. Assign Proxy Rec Start/Stop to an assignable button (page 38).

  • Page 51: Connecting To Other Devices Via Lan

    Streaming high quality video using Sony QoS with one-touch operation technology (page 63) You can stream high quality video using a Sony Devices that support NFC can be connected (one- Network RX Station (sold separately) or touch connection) using NFC.

  • Page 52: Connecting Using Wireless Lan Station Mode

    Open [Settings] on the device, select Open the device Network Settings or [More], and place a check mark in the Wi-Fi Settings on the device, and turn [NFC] checkbox. Wi-Fi on. Select the camcorder SSID from the SSID list in Wi-Fi Network on the device, then select WPS Push Button in Option on the device to connect.
  • Page 53 camcorder and device connect via the access When the connection is successful, the point. network status indicator icon will show a The 10 most recently connected access points are strength of 1 or higher on the LCD/ displayed in the history. viewfinder screen.
  • Page 54 Configure the following connection • SSID Input the SSID for the connection access settings. point. • DHCP • Security Set the DHCP setting. Select the encryption method. When you set to On, the IP address is • Password assigned to the camcorder automatically. Input the password for the connection To assign the IP address to the camcorder access point.

  • Page 55: Connecting To A Device Using A Lan Cable

    LAN cable connections and wired LAN Connecting to a device using a settings LAN cable Connect the wired LAN connector of You can connect with a device by connecting the the camcorder to a LAN switch using a wired LAN connector of the camcorder to a LAN LAN cable.

  • Page 56: Connecting To The Internet

    For details about compatible modems, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative. Notes • A modem cannot be used at the same time as a wired LAN.

  • Page 57: Connecting Using Wireless Lan Station Mode

    can be used simultaneously by connecting modems to both connectors. Computer Smartphone/ tablet Notes • When using a modem connected to a dedicated hub, a modem connected to the USB 3.0 (HOST) connector cannot be used. • Attach/remove the modem while the camcorder is turned off.
  • Page 58 Computer Router Internet Connect to the Internet router as described in “Connecting to a device using a LAN cable” (page 55).

  • Page 59: 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 60) × × Streaming (page 62) Monitoring ×...

  • Page 60: Uploading A File

    Passive Mode Turn passive mode on/off. Uploading a File Destination Directory Enter the directory on the destination server. You can upload a proxy file or original file that is Notes recorded on the camcorder to a server on the • When editing, “s” indicates characters that Internet or a server on a local network via a 3G/ cannot be changed.

  • Page 61: Selecting A File And Uploading

    Selecting a file and uploading Upload a file that is recorded on an SD card or an original file that is recorded on a memory card to a server. Uploading a proxy file on an SD card Connect the camcorder and device using a LAN connection (page 51).

  • Page 62: Uploading Proxy Files Automatically

    Input the directory on the server in Directory if necessary. Transmitting Streaming Video and Audio Tap Transfer. The camcorder starts uploading the selected file. You can transmit the video and audio recorded/ To cancel uploading, tap Cancel. played back with the camcorder via the Internet or local network.

  • Page 63: Starting Streaming

    On. High-quality streaming is supported by enabling Streaming starts according to the settings. network client mode and connecting a Sony You can also start streaming by assigning the Network RX Station (option) as a Connection Streaming function to an assignable button...
  • Page 64 Control Manager (CCM) or connecting via Notes XDCAM air. • Set the clock of the camcorder to the correct time Using network client mode, you can also conduct before loading CCM and XDCAM air connection intercom calls between the camcorder and a certificates.
  • Page 65 Specify “NCM: RX Server” as the Notes destination. • Streaming cannot be started under the following menu settings. Tap Transfer.  When Rec Format >Codec in the System menu is set to DVCAM(MXF) Transfer of the selected files to the server ...
  • Page 66  Adjust the intercom level of the headset only Station CCM or XDCAM air.  Adjust both the intercom level of the headset and For details about CCM or XDCAM air the intercom level of the camcorder operation, refer to the instruction manual for ...

  • Page 67: Using Web Remote Control

    Playback screen Using Web Remote Control You can access the web remote control built into the camcorder from a smartphone/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 68: Web Remote Control Menu

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

  • Page 69: 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 70: File Transfer Management (File Transfer)

    To cancel or start uploading, or delete a file from File transfer management (File the file list Transfer) Select a file. You can transfer original files recorded on a at the upper right of the memory card or proxy files recorded on an SD screen, and select an item.

  • Page 71: Thumbnail Screen

    Thumbnail Screen Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen When you press the THUMBNAIL button (page 11), clips recorded on the 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 72: 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 begin playback, there may be momentary picture Playing recorded clips breakup at the start of the clip.

  • Page 73: Clip Operations

    Clip Operations The Thumbnail menu is used to protect/delete clips, check properties, 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. Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Protecting Clips (Exfat)

    Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial Protecting clips (exFAT) 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.

  • Page 76: Deleting Clips

    Select Copy Clip > All Clips in the Filtering clips (frames) using the Thumbnail menu. essence mark thumbnail screen A confirmation screen appears. (exFAT) Select Execute. When a recording start mark has been recorded in All clips are copied, and a completion a clip, you can display thumbnails for only those message appears.

  • Page 77: 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 78: Managing/Editing Clips On A Computer

    Notes Managing/Editing Clips • Do not perform the following operations if the access lamp is lit red. on a Computer  Turning the power off or disconnecting the power cord  Removing the memory card  Disconnecting the USB cable •...
  • Page 79 Select the copy destination folder from Select the folder to rename from the the folder list, and press the SET button folder list, and press the SET button or or SEL/SET dial. SEL/SET dial. You can also select New on the screen to A file name input screen appears.
  • Page 80 State Solution During clip recording, Terminate the previous playback, thumbnail display, operation. proxy recording, formatting/ restoring media, management file update, software update, camcorder resetting, network reset, computer connecting, confirmation screen display Insufficient supply voltage Change the battery or replace the input power supply.

  • Page 81: Menu Display And Settings

    Menu Display and Settings Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy Press the MENU button to display the setup menu MENU on the LCD screen/viewfinder to specify various User Base Setting items for shooting, recording, and playback Rec Format (menu can also be displayed on an external S&Q Motion monitor).
  • Page 82 ST Mode Settings Audio Audio Input Wired LAN Audio Output Modem Network Client Mode Video Output On/Off File Transfer Output Format Streaming Output Display Network Reset SDI/HDMI Rec Control Down Converter System Base Setting Rec Format LCD/VF LCD Setting Assignable Button VF Setting Tally Peaking...

  • Page 83: 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 84 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 >Color Bars Color Bars is displayed under Menu Settings in the System >Setting menu. Press and hold the SEL/SET dial and press Camera >Flash Band Reduce Flash Band Reduce the MENU button to display User Menu with...

  • Page 85: Editing The User Menu

    • It is recommended that you leave a record of the you do not want to display in the User menu. passcode nearby, just in case it is forgotten. If you do forget the passcode number, contact your Sony service Select OK, and press the SET button or representative.
  • Page 86 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 Reset in the User menu. The Customize Reset screen appears.

  • Page 87: 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 Rec Format System >Rec Format item S&Q Motion Recording >S&Q Motion item...

  • Page 88: 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 Focus Macro Turns macro mode on/off. On / Off ND Filter Preset1 Sets the preset 1 value of the ND filter.
  • Page 89 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 90 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 91: Paint Menu

    Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Description Auto Black Auto Black Balance Executes the auto black balance function. Execute / Cancel Balance Notes Auto black balance • Cannot be set during recording or color bar display. settings • Cannot be set when in Interval Rec mode, frame recording mode, or slow shutter mode.
  • Page 92 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 93 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 94 Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Knee Setting Turns the knee correction function on/off. On / Off (Enabled when Gamma >Gamma Category is set to STD) Knee correction settings Auto Knee Turns the auto knee function on/off. On / Off Point Sets the knee point.
  • Page 95 Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Detail(HD) Manual Setting Turns the detail adjustment function on/off. On / Off Detail adjustment settings (HD) Level Sets the detail level. –99 to +99 (±0) Frequency Sets the center frequency of the detail (detail thickness). –99 to +99 (±0) The detail is thinner the higher the center frequency, and thicker the lower the center frequency.

  • Page 96: Audio Menu

    Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Aperture Setting Enables/disables aperture correction (processing that On / Off improves resolution by adding a high-frequency aperture Aperture signal to the video signal to correct deterioration due to high- correction settings frequency characteristics). Level Sets the aperture correction level.
  • Page 97 Audio Item Sub-items and Settings Description Audio Input CH2 Wind Filter Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel On / Off 2 on/off. Audio input settings CH3 Wind Filter Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel On / Off 3 on/off.

  • Page 98: Video Menu

    Video menu Video Item Sub-items and Settings Description Output On/Off Turns the SDI output on/off. On / Off Video output settings HDMI Turns the HDMI output on/off. On / Off Output Format Sets the resolution of the SDI output. SET: Set function. Output format settings •...
  • Page 99 LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description Peaking Setting Turns the peaking function on/off. On / Off Peaking settings Type Selects the peaking type. Normal / Color Normal: Normal peaking Color: Color peaking Normal Peaking Frequency Selects standard peaking frequency (Normal) or high peaking Normal / High frequency (High).
  • Page 100 LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description Marker User Box H Position Sets the horizontal position of the box cursor center. –479 to +479 (±0) Marker display settings User Box V Position Sets the vertical position of the box cursor center. –464 to +464 (±0) Zebra Setting...
  • Page 101 LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description Display On/Off On / Off Display item settings 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...

  • Page 102: 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 103 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 104: Thumbnail Menu

    Recording Item Sub-items and Settings Description 4K & HD (Sub) Setting Turns 4K & HD (Sub) recording mode on/off. On / Off 4K & HD (Sub) recording mode settings Note • This item is displayed when the MPEG HD upgrade license (option) is installed.

  • Page 105: Media Menu

    Thumbnail Item Sub-items and Settings Description Copy Sub Clip All Clips Copies all sub-clips on media recorded in 4K & HD (Sub) recording mode to another media as main clips. Copy sub-clips Note • This item is displayed when the MPEG HD upgrade license (option) is installed.
  • Page 106 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 107: File Menu

    NETWORK located in the memory card (PRIVATE/XDROOT/General/ upgrade license Sony/Planning) contains 512 or more files. (option) is • After you start loading, do not remove the memory card until installed.

  • Page 108: Network Menu

    File Item Sub-items and Settings Description All File Load Utility SD/MS Loads an ALL file from an SD card or “Memory Stick” Execute / Cancel media. ALL file settings Execute: Execute function. Save Utility SD/MS Saves an ALL file to an SD card or “Memory Stick” media. Execute / Cancel Execute: Execute function.
  • Page 109 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-Z190V only. Settings CH2 / CH3 / CH4 / CH5 / CH6 Access point mode / CH7 / CH8 / CH9 / CH10 / connection settings CH11...
  • Page 110 Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description ST Mode DNS Auto Turns auto DNS acquisition on/off. On / Off Settings Station mode Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server of the camcorder when DNS connection settings Auto is set to Off. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server of the camcorder when DNS Auto is set to Off.
  • Page 111 Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description Modem Setting Turns the modem connection on/off. On / Off Modem settings Modem1 Device Name Displays the device name of modem 1. Note Modem1 IP Address Displays the IP address of modem 1. • This item is Modem1 Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of modem 1.
  • Page 112 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 Note (NCM) and Server Settings 1 to 3.
  • Page 113 Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description Streaming Setting Starts (On) or stops (Off) streaming. On / Off Note Destination Select Selects preset settings (Destination Settings1/Destination • This item is Settings2/Destination Settings3) comprising streaming displayed when destination settings configured beforehand. the NETWORK Destination Settings1 upgrade license (option) is...

  • Page 114: 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 Rec Format Frequency Selects the system frequency. 59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 Recording format (NTSC Area: 59.94, settings PAL Area: 50)
  • Page 115 System Item Sub-items and Settings Description Rec Format XAVC-L 3840×2160P 1920×1080P 50 Recording format settings 1920×1080P 35 1920×1080i 50 1920×1080i 35 1920×1080i 25 1280×720P 50 MPEG HD422 1920×1080i 50 1280×720P 50 MPEG HD420 1920×1080i HQ 1440×1080i HQ 1280×720P HQ 720×576i DVCAM(MXF) 3840×2160P 29.97...
  • Page 116 System Item Sub-items and Settings Description Assignable <1> to <8> Assigns functions to assignable buttons. Off / Push AF/Push MF / Face Push AF/Push MF: Executes the push auto focus function or Button Detection AF / Focus Macro / push manual focus function. Assignable button Auto ND Filter / Push Auto ND / Face Detection AF: Turns the face Detection AF function...
  • Page 117 System Item Sub-items and Settings Description Assignable Rec Review: Starts recording review. Last Clip Del.: Executes the last clip delete (retake) Button function. Assignable button function Thumbnail: Turns the thumbnail screen display on/off. assignment NFC: Executes the NFC function. settings Network Client Mode : Turns network client mode on/off.
  • Page 118 System Item Sub-items and Settings Description Menu Settings Direct Menu with <SET> Sets whether to start direct menu operation by pressing the On / Off SET button. Menu settings Note • When set to On, registered face detection using the face detection AF function becomes unavailable.

  • Page 119: 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 120 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 121 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 122 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 123 3 connected to unreliable device. 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 124 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. Meanwhile, the GPS satellites are controlled by the United States Department of Defense, and the degree of accuracy may be changed intentionally.

  • Page 125: Video Formats

    Video Formats About recording media Recording media and compatible formats x Normal recording Note • MPEG HD422 and MPEG HD420 are displayed when the MPEG HD upgrade license (option) is installed. SDXC SDHC Video Format Class 10 Class 10 Class 10 Class 10 Class 10 Class 4, 6...

  • Page 126: Special Recording Modes And Compatible Formats

    Special recording modes and compatible formats Note • MPEG HD422 and MPEG HD420 are displayed when the MPEG HD upgrade license (option) is installed. The MPEG HD upgrade license (option) must also be installed to use the 4K & HD (Sub) recording function. MPEG XAVC-L MPEG HD420...

  • Page 127: 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 128 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 1920×1080P (Level A) 1920×1080 50P Level-A 1920×1080P (Level B) 1920×1080 50P Level-B 1920×1080i...
  • Page 129 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 130: Network And Video Output Combinations

    Network and video output combinations The following table shows the network and video output combinations available when the NETWORK upgrade license (option) is installed. HDMI Wired LAN Modem Wireless LCD screen Power-saving mode Power-saving mode Power-saving mode Power-saving mode Power-saving mode Power-saving mode Note •...

  • Page 131: Items Saved In An All File/Scene File

    Items Saved in an All File/Scene File Table legend a: Saved ×: Not saved –: Not saved (temporary setting) Camera Item Sub-item All File Scene File Focus Face Detection AF × Focus Macro × ND Filter Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Gain Gain<L>...

  • Page 132: Paint

    Item Sub-item All File Scene File Handle Zoom Setting × High × × Speed Zoom Setting × Auto Black Balance Auto Black Balance – – Video Light Set Video Light Set × Paint 1) Not saved when Scene File >Scene White Data in the File menu is set to Off. Item Sub-item All File...
  • Page 133 Item Sub-item All File Scene File Knee Setting Auto Knee Point Slope Knee Saturation Knee Saturation Level White Clip Setting × Level Detail(QFHD) Manual Setting Level Frequency Knee Aperture Knee Aperture Level White Limit Black Limit V Detail Creation Detail(HD) Manual Setting Level Frequency...

  • Page 134: Audio

    Audio Item Sub-item All File Scene File Audio Input CH2 EXT Input Select × CH3 Input Select × CH4 Input Select × INPUT1 MIC Reference × INPUT2 MIC Reference × Internal MIC Level × Line Input Reference × Reference Level ×...

  • Page 135: Lcd/Vf

    LCD/VF Item Sub-item All File Scene File LCD Setting Brightness × VF Setting Brightness × Color Mode × Peaking Setting × Type × Normal Peaking Frequency × Normal Peaking Level × Color × Color Peaking Level × Marker Setting × Color ×...
  • Page 136 Item Sub-item All File Scene File Display On/Off Network Status × File Transfer Status × Rec/Play Status × Tally × NCM/Streaming Status × Battery Remain × Focus Mode × Focus Position × Focus Macro × Face Detection Frame × Lens Info ×...

  • Page 137: Tc/Ub

    TC/UB Item Sub-item All File Scene File Timecode Mode × × Setting × × Reset – – TC Format × Users Bit Mode × Setting × × HDMI TC Out Setting × Recording Item Sub-item All File Scene File S&Q Motion Setting ×...

  • Page 138: Media

    Item Sub-item All File Scene File Thumbnail View Essence Mark Thumbnail – – Clip Thumbnail – – Customize View Thumbnail Caption Media Item Sub-item All File Scene File Update Media Media(A) – – Media(B) – – Format Media Media(A) – –...

  • Page 139: File

    File Item Sub-item All File Scene File User File Load Utility SD/MS – – Save Utility SD/MS – – File ID × × Load Customize Data × Load White Data × All File Load Utility SD/MS – – Save Utility SD/MS –...
  • Page 140 Item Sub-item 1 Sub-item 2 All File Scene File ST Mode Settings Camera Remote Control – × Connected Network SSID × Security × Password × × DHCP × IP Address × Subnet Mask × Gateway × DNS Auto × Primary DNS Server ×...
  • Page 141 Item Sub-item 1 Sub-item 2 All File Scene File Modem Setting – × Modem1 Device Name – – – Modem1 IP Address – – – Modem1 Subnet Mask – – – Modem2 Device Name – – – Modem2 IP Address –...

  • Page 142: System

    Item Sub-item 1 Sub-item 2 All File Scene File Streaming Setting – × × Destination Select – × Destination Settings1 Display Name × Streaming Type × Streaming Format × Audio Channel × Destination Address × Destination Port × Reset – –...
  • Page 143 Item Sub-item 1 Sub-item 2 All File Scene File Menu Settings Direct Menu with <SET> – × User Menu Only – × User Menu with Lock – × × Fan Control Setting – × All Reset Reset – – – Reset without Network –...

  • Page 144: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power supply Symptom Cause Solution The camcorder does not No battery pack is mounted and no Mount a battery pack (page 20) or connect to AC power on. power is supplied to the DC IN power using an AC adapter (page 21). connector.

  • Page 145: 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 146: 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 147: 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 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 148 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 149: Block Diagrams

    Block Diagrams See related items in “Setting the audio to record” (page 33) and “Setup Menu List” (page 87). Audio Input (CH1&2)
  • Page 150 Audio Input (CH3&4)
  • Page 151 Audio Output...

  • Page 152: Specifications

    Recording format (video) Specifications XAVC Long XAVC-L QFHD mode: VBR, 150 Mbps (max), MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-L HD 50 mode: VBR, 50 Mbps (max), General MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-L HD 35 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps (max), MPEG-4 H.264/AVC Mass XAVC-L HD 25 mode: VBR, 25 Mbps (max), Approx.
  • Page 153 Recording frame rate Recording/playback time XAVC Long XAVC Long XAVC-L QFHD mode: 3840×2160/59.94P, 50P, XAVC-L QFHD mode 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P When using 128 GB memory card: Approx. XAVC-L HD 50 mode: 1920×1080/59.94P, 50P, 88 minutes 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P XAVC-L HD 50 mode 1280×720/59.94P, 50P When using 128 GB memory card: Approx.

  • Page 154: Lens

    S/N ratio Lens 57 dB (Y) (typical) Horizontal resolution Lens mount 2000 TV lines or more (3840×2160P mode) Fixed type 1000 TV lines or more (1920×1080P mode) Zoom ratio Shutter speed 25× 1/24 to 1/8000 sec. Focal length Slow & Quick Motion 3.7 mm to 92.5 mm XAVC Long (35 mm equivalent of 28.8 mm to 720 mm)

  • Page 155: Display

    –16 dBu, 16 Ω application software, where applicable, from the Speaker output Sony Professional products web site. Monaural Output: 500 mW Sony Professional products web site homepage: DC input U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com DC jack Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com...
  • Page 156 • The N Mark is a trademark or registered REASON WHATSOEVER. trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS States and in other countries. OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS All other company names and product names are UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES.
  • Page 157 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. Obtaining software under the GPL/LGPL license This product uses software to which the GPL/ LGPL applies.

  • Page 158: Index

    Customize View 105 Index Date and time 22 Delete Clip 104 Detail (HD mode) 95 AC adapter 21 Detail(QFHD) 94 Access point mode 14, 109 Detail (SD mode) 95 AF mode 28 Digital extender 13 AGC 30, 35, 89 Display Clip Properties 74, 104 All File 44, 108 Display On/Off 100 All Reset 118...
  • Page 159 HDMI TC Out 102 Nonlinear editing 78 HDR 44 Headphone jack 29 HLG 44 Output Display 98 Hours Meter 117 Output Format 98 Output On/Off 98 Output signal 127 Image stabilization 35 INPUT1 switch 33 INPUT2 switch 33 Paint menu 91 Intercom calling 65 Peaking 99 Internal microphone 8, 33, 96...
  • Page 160 TC/UB menu 102 Zebra 100 Telephoto 27 Zoom 27 Thumbnail menu 104 Zoom lever 27 Thumbnail screen 71 Zoom ring 28 Thumbnail View 105 Time data 35 Time Zone 22 Timecode 35, 74, 102 Update Media 105 USB cable 78 USB media 78, 105 USB wireless LAN module 51 User bits 35...

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