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Sony PMW-300K1 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-485-053-11(1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
PMW-300K1

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
© 2013 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-485-053-11(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-300K1 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. © 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview Features ..................7 Part Identification ..............9 Camcorder ..............9 Zoom Lens VCL-614B2X/1 (Supplied) ....... 13 IR Remote Commander (Supplied) ......15 On-Screen Indications ............16 Direct Menu Operation ..........17 Preparations Power Supply ................18 Using a Battery Pack ............

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using Wi-Fi Connection ............35 Using the Web Menu ........... 35 Using the Wi-Fi Remote Commander ......36 Recording Basic Operation Procedure ............ 38 Changing Basic Settings ............40 Video Formats .............. 40 ND Filter ..............41 White Balance .............. 41 Markers/Zebra Patterns ..........
  • Page 4 Playback Thumbnail Screens ..............65 Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen ....... 65 Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen ....66 Playing Clips ................67 Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence ..............67 Monitoring Audio ............68 Cueing Up ..............68 Adding Shot Marks During Playback (UDF and FAT HD Mode) ........

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus ..........78 Setup Menu Layers ............78 Basic Menu Operations ............79 Setup Menu List ..............81 CAMERA SET Menu ..........81 AUDIO SET Menu ............88 VIDEO SET Menu ............90 VF SET Menu ..............
  • Page 6 Appendices Important Notes on Operation ..........121 Formats and Limitations of Outputs ........123 Video Formats and Output Signals ......123 Limitations of Inputs/Outputs ........128 Saving and Loading Lens Files ..........130 Setting Lens File Data ..........130 Backup Battery Replacement ..........131 Troubleshooting ..............

  • Page 7: Overview

    25 Mbps (in SP mode) are supported. 614B2X.) When using UDF with a 64 GB SxS memory You can use a conventional Sony Bayonet Mount card, efficient compression methods allow for lenses by using an optional lens adaptor.
  • Page 8 • Wi-Fi remote control function Frame Recording function Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMW- Sony, XDCAM, SxS, i.LINK, Exmor, and Remote 300 camcorder that is especially useful for clay- Commander are trademarks of Sony Corporation. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition animation shooting.

  • Page 9: Part Identification

    Part Identification For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses. Camcorder Operation panel on the handle (page 11) Rear connector panel (page 12) Card slot block (page 12) Side operation panel Lens control block (page 11) (page 14) REC/TALLY lamp Note Rear IR remote control receptor After pulling out the breast pad, lock it by tilting the...
  • Page 10 Headphone connector (stereo mini jack) WHT BAL (automatic white balance (page 47) adjustment) button (page 42) Controls on the grip (page 14) Hooks for the shoulder strap AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown type) and input selection (LINE/MIC/ below.
  • Page 11 Operation panel on the handle Side operation panel Cover When closing the cover, press this part. ND FILTER select switch (page 41) S&Q (slow & quick) Motion dial (page 52) ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2/3/4/5/6/7 buttons PLAY/PAUSE button (page 67) (page 49) F REV (fast reverse) button (page 68) “Lens Info”...
  • Page 12 It is called the “jog dial” in the subsequent MIRROR switch (page 23) operating instructions. DISPLAY switch (page 16) CANCEL button ZEBRA switch (page 42) SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select) button (page 31) Rear connector panel Card slot block The SxS memory card slots and EJECT buttons are located behind the cover.

  • Page 13: Zoom Lens Vcl-614B2X/1 (Supplied)

    Bottom Zoom Lens VCL-614B2X/1 (Supplied) Lens control block (page 14) OF F Controls on the grip (page 14) 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 14 To reattach the hood, align the marks on the Controls on the grip hood with those on the camcorder, turn it in the opposite direction from that when you removed it, then tighten the fixing screw. Lens control block FULL STEADY SHOT IRIS...

  • Page 15: Ir Remote Commander (Supplied)

    IR Remote Commander (Supplied) The buttons without remarks can be used in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder. PUSH SET SHOTMARK ZOOM THUMBNAIL SUB CLIP PREV PLAY/PAUSE NEXT STOP > FREV FFWD REC PAUSE PUSH AF ZOOM T/W (telephoto/wide-angle) buttons SHOTMARK 1 and 2 buttons (page 48,...

  • Page 16: On-Screen Indications

    On-Screen Indications While recording (or standing by to record), setting the DISPLAY switch of the viewfinder to ON displays the statuses and settings of this unit on the viewfinder screen. Remarks [M]: The indication of the items named with this suffix can be independently turned on/off with “Display On/Off”...

  • Page 17: Direct Menu Operation

    Wide-conversion lens setting indicator [M] Special recording mode indication [M] ([D] (page 86) only in Slow & Quick Motion Standby) Displayed when “Wide Conversion” of the Frame Rec Frame Rec mode CAMERA SET menu is set to “On.” Interval Rec Interval Rec mode Synchronous recording display [M] S&Q Motion...

  • Page 18: Preparations

    You can use a battery pack or AC power via an Using a Battery Pack AC adaptor. For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and Fully insert the battery pack into the battery pack AC adaptor listed below: receptacle (page 9), then slide it down to lock it.

  • Page 19: Using Ac Power (Dc In Power)

    If the battery charge remaining becomes Turning the Power On/Off To turn the power on, set the power switch (page If the battery charge remaining decreases to a 9) to the ON position (the ? position). The power certain level during operation (Low BATT indicator lights when the camcorder is turned on.

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Adjusting the Viewfinder When you turn the camcorder on for the first time You can adjust the angle and the display after purchasing or replacing the backup battery conditions of the viewfinder for best viewing in (page 131), the Initial Setting display appears on various shooting situations.
  • Page 21 1 Loosen the screw, then 2 remove Reattach the cover of the VF connector. the cover of the VF connector. Push the tabs into the slots and slide the cover over. Note Couple the viewfinder connector to the Make sure that the cover of the VF connector is attached. VF connector (26-pin).
  • Page 22 Adjusting the focus in the viewfinder Switching between color and monochrome modes The eyepiece focusing (diopter compensation) ring enables adjustment to match the eyesight of For the viewfinder display, color or monochrome operator so that the operator can view the image display can be selected.
  • Page 23 Note When you move the viewfinder forward or rearward, the angle of the viewfinder varies simultaneously. Adjust the angle for your best position after MIRROR tightening the fixing lever. switch Adjusting the angle You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder. Note If the fixing lever below the handle is loose, the position may vary when you adjust the angle.
  • Page 24 To detach the viewfinder mirror Opening/detaching the eyepiece You can directly view the LCD screen inside the viewfinder by opening the eyepiece. To open Push the clip on the bottom to release and flip up the eyepiece. It locks at the 120-degree position. Push the clip on the bottom to release.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Lens

    To detach Adjusting the Lens The supplied VCL-614B2X/1 is called “exclusive lens” in this manual. (You can also use the VCL- 614B2X.) Caution Do not leave the camcorder with the lens facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the lens, be focused in the camcorder, and cause fire.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Lens

    PMW-300 is available as an option. (You Set the IRIS switch to AUTO. can also use the VCL-614B2X.) Using an optional lens adaptor, a Sony Bayonet Place a high-contrast subject, such as a Mount lens can be mounted.
  • Page 27 • When a non-exclusive lens is mounted for the Attaching a Sony 1/2-inch Bayonet Mount first time, it may take about 20 seconds to start lens up the camcorder. Use the optional lens adaptor. Attaching an exclusive lens Attach the lens adaptor to the To attach the optional 1/2-inch EX Mount lens, camcorder.

  • Page 28: Retrieving The Lens File

    To detach the lens, reverse the above procedure. Adjusting the Grip Retrieving the Lens File The grip rotates approx. 120 degrees to support a By your storing the data (such as compensation variety of shooting styles. data) specific to the lenses in files, required Holding the RELEASE button pressed, slowly adjustments and compensation can be performed rotate the grip.

  • Page 29: Using The Ir Remote Commander

    Replacing the battery in the IR Remote Using the IR Remote Commander Commander Use a commercially available CR2025 lithium battery. Do not use any battery other than a CR2025. Before use Hold down the lock lever 1, pull out Before you use the supplied IR Remote the battery holder 2, and remove the Commander for the first time, pull out the battery.

  • Page 30: Using Sxs Memory Cards

    SxS memory card. green playback using the loaded SxS memory card) SxS, SxS PRO and SxS-1 are trademarks of Sony • No SxS memory card is loaded. • The loaded card is invalid. Corporation. • An SxS memory card is loaded, but The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned another slot is active.

  • Page 31: Switching Between Sxs Memory Cards

    Switching Between SxS Memory Checking the Remaining Time Cards Available for Recording When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card While recording (or standing by to record), you slots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button can check the time remaining for the SxS memory (page 12) to select the card you wish to use.

  • Page 32: Using Other Media

    To restore a card Using Other Media Select “Execute” by moving the joystick or turning the jog dial, then push the SEL/SET button or the jog dial. XQD Memory Cards During restoration, the in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS By using an optional QDA-EX1 Media Adaptor, lamp is lit in red.

  • Page 33: Memory Stick" Media/Sdhc Cards

    UDF. • “Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data” (page Formatting The following Sony USB flash drives are When you use a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC recommended for use with this camcorder. card with this camcorder, formatting is required.
  • Page 34 USB flash drives must be formatted with the Sony Corporation. FAT32 file system. • “XQD” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Note Before using a drive, format it on this camcorder or a PC. If a drive formatted on a PC cannot be used, format it on the camcorder.

  • Page 35: Using Wi-Fi Connection

    Example Web menu Using Wi-Fi Connection Product Information • Model name • Serial No. Mounting an optional IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module on this camcorder allows a Wi-Fi Network connection between a computer and the • MAC Address • IP Address camcorder.

  • Page 36: Using The Wi-Fi Remote Commander

    Click “Select” to show Choose File dialog. Select the planning metadata file you want to upload, and then click “Open”. The path of the selected file appears. Click “Execute”. The planning metadata file is loaded into the camcorder’s memory and stored in the For Tablet media.
  • Page 37 The REC button becomes unavailable when the Lock switch is dragged to the right. Notes • Depending on the device, the Wi-Fi remote commander may not appear properly on the device’s screen even though you input http://<camcorder’s IP address>(page 106)/rm.html in the address bar. In this case, input “rms.html”...

  • Page 38: Recording

    Recording Basic Operation Procedure Preparations Recording (Full Auto mode) Mount a fully charged battery pack. Press the FULL AUTO button so that the button indicator lights. Load SxS memory card(s). Full Auto mode is turned on, activating the If you load two cards, recording is continued TLCS (Total Level Control System) (page by automatically switching to the second 86).
  • Page 39 Press the REC START/STOP button. Clip (recording data) You can also start recording with the REC When you stop recording, video, audio and START/STOP button on the grip. subsidiary data from the start to end of the (If you are using the IR Remote Commander, press recording are recorded as a single clip on an the REC button simultaneously with the unmarked SxS memory card.

  • Page 40: Changing Basic Settings

    Note Changing Basic Settings If copying is done using Explorer (Windows) or Finder (MAC), the continuity and relationships of recorded materials may not be maintained. You can make changes to the settings based on Maximum duration of a clip the intended usage of the recorded video or The maximum clip length is 24 hours for FAT recording conditions.

  • Page 41: Nd Filter

    • When the subject of a substantially single color like ND Filter sky, sea, ground, grass, or certain kinds of flowers occupies most of the frame area. • When the subject is under a light source of extremely ND filters are available for keeping the aperture high or extremely low color temperature.

  • Page 42: Markers/Zebra Patterns

    3 seconds. If the error message continues to be You can change the gain of the video amplifier. displayed after several attempts, consult your Sony service representative. Selecting the gain with the switch...

  • Page 43: Electronic Shutter

    When the Direct menu is in Part mode, you can Shooting in SLS/EX SLS Mode switch between only AGC mode and the gain The shutter speed is specified in the number of selected with the GAIN switch. accumulated frames. Up to 64 frames can be accumulated in this mode, permitting you to Recording in AGC Mode obtain low-noise clear pictures in low light levels...

  • Page 44: Zoom

    gradually increased at the beginning then Adjusting the brightness manually gradually decreased for the end. When Full Auto mode is set to OFF, setting the When adjusting with the ZOOM T/W button of the IRIS switch to MANUAL sets to Manual Iris IR Remote Commander mode.

  • Page 45: Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot)

    Peaking Adjusting in AF Mode When you turn the PEAKING control from its AF (Auto Focus) mode adjusts the focus left-end position, the peaking function is activated. This function emphasizes the contours automatically. Slide the focus ring forward, then set the FOCUS of the images in the viewfinder, making manual switch to AUTO.

  • Page 46: Time Data

    Using the Flicker-Reduction function Recording Audio Signals Set “Mode” in “Flicker Reduce” (page 82) in the CAMERA SET menu to “Auto” or “On” and set “Frequency” to the power-supply frequency (50 Four channels (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4) of audio Hz or 60 Hz). can be recorded (Linear PCM recording) in synchronization with video recording.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Audio Recording Levels

    Connect the microphone cable to the To adjust the levels manually AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors. Set the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and CH- 2 to MANUAL and adjust the audio recording levels by turning the AUDIO LEVEL knobs (page 11). Set the controls to 5 for the reference setting (0 dB).

  • Page 48: Useful Functions

    an assignable button (page 49), you can also use that button. Useful Functions For operations to add shot marks after recording, see “Adding Shot Marks During Playback (UDF and FAT HD Mode)” on page 68 and “Adding/Deleting Color Bars/Reference Tone Shot Marks (UDF and FAT HD Mode)”...

  • Page 49: Rec Review

    • The Setup and PICTURE PROFILE menus cannot be Adding the OK mark operated during Rec Review. When recording of a clip ends, press the Assignable Buttons assignable button to which you assigned the OK Mark function. The camcorder has eight assignable buttons (page While standing by to record, you can also add an 11) to which you can assign various functions for OK mark to the last-recorded clip (“Last Clip”)

  • Page 50: Frame Recording

    • Interval Recording mode cannot be used when the • Frame Recording mode cannot be used when the items items “DVCAM” or “HDV” are set for “SDI/HDMI/ “DVCAM” or “HDV” are set for “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK i.LINK I/O Select” (page 90) in the VIDEO SET I/O Select”...

  • Page 51: Picture Cache Recording: Retroactively Record

    Restricted Operations by using the Clip Continuous Recording function, which will add recordings to the same clip until If you perform any of the following operations the function is disabled or turned off. while recording or standing by to record, 1 This is convenient for when you do not want to continuous clip will not be created.

  • Page 52: Slow & Quick Motion

    Notes Performing Picture Cache Recording • Slow & Quick Motion recording cannot be used in SD Press the REC START/STOP button. Mode. • Slow & Quick Motion cannot be set to “On” Recording begins, and stored video in the cache simultaneously with Frame Recording, Interval memory is written first to the SxS memory card.

  • Page 53: Freeze Mix: Image Alignment

    When the RM-B170 Remote Control Unit is image with which you want to align. The image is connected, “S&Q Motion” of the CAMERA SET displayed as a still picture over the current camera menu is activated, enabling the operation from the picture.
  • Page 54 Registering the customized settings as a Selecting a registered Picture Profile Picture Profile Once you store a picture profile, you can recall the picture quality registered in the picture Set the power switch (page 9) to ON to profile. turn on the camcorder. While standing by to record, press the Press the PICTURE PROFILE button PICTURE PROFILE button (page 11).

  • Page 55: Picture Profile Items

    Picture Profile Items The values when “Off” is selected at “SEL” of the PICTURE PROFILE menu are shown in bold face (example: Standard PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Profile Name Profile name Set the profile name in 8 characters at maximum. Standard You can use upper- and lowercase alphabetics, Changing the picture profile...
  • Page 56 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Multi Matrix Setting Set to “On” to enable the multi-matrix correction, On / Off which allows specific colors to be selected for Makes settings related to saturation correction in a 16-axis hue space. multi-matrix correction.
  • Page 57 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents White Offset White Set to “On” to shift the conversion value for auto On / Off white balance in Memory A or B mode and that for Setting the white balance auto tracing white in ATW mode to a lower color offset and the color temperature or a higher color temperature.
  • Page 58 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents SD Detail Setting Set to “On” to apply the details to the video signal. On / Off Adjusting the details to be applied to the picture in SD Level Adjust the detail level. Mode –99 to +99 (±0) Frequency...
  • Page 59 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Width Adjust the width of the color phase of the target 0 to 90 (40) area for Skin Tone Detail control. Note When Area Detection is executed, the Width setting automatically returns to 40. Aperture Setting Set to “On”...
  • Page 60 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Black –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the master black level. Adjusting the black Black Gamma –99 to +99 (HD: ±0, SD: -16) Adjust the level of black gamma function that emphasizes only the dark areas of the picture to Adjusting the black gamma clear the tones or on the contrary de-emphasizes it level...

  • Page 61: Deleting Clips

    Deleting Clips Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data While standing by to record, the Last Clip DEL function for deleting the last recorded clip and the You can store all the menu settings (including All Clips DEL function for deleting all clips from picture profiles) as a setup file on an SxS memory an SxS memory card are available.

  • Page 62: Planning Metadata

    Retrieving the Setup file Planning Metadata To use an SxS memory card Planning metadata is information about shooting When you retrieve the stored setup file, the and recording plans, recorded in an XML file. camcorder settings are changed according to the Example of a planning metadata file file.
  • Page 63 You can select the type for displaying the clip if the directory where they are located on the USB flash name with “Clip Name Disp” in “Plan.Metadata” drive (General/Sony/Planning) contains 512 or more files. (page 105) in the OTHERS menu.
  • Page 64 UTF-8"?>3 Notes <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// • When you create a file, enter each statement as a single xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ line by breaking a line with a CRLF only after the last planningmetadata" assignId=" character of the line, and do not enter spaces except H00123"...

  • Page 65: Thumbnail Screens

    Playback Thumbnail Screens When you press the THUMBNAIL button (page 11), clips recorded on the SxS memory card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen. If no clips are recorded on the card, a no-clip message is displayed. You can start playback from the clip selected on the thumbnail screen. The playback picture can be seen on the viewfinder screen and external monitors.

  • Page 66: Changing The Type Of Thumbnail Screen

    FAT HD Mode Lock mark (UDF and FAT HD Mode only) The normal thumbnail screen, OK clip thumbnail UDF: A lock mark appears if the selected clip is screen, and All-Clip thumbnail screen are locked. cyclically displayed. FAT HD Mode: A lock mark appears if the FAT SD Mode selected clip has an OK mark.

  • Page 67: Playing Clips

    Information displayed on the playback Playing Clips screen The following information is superimposed on the playback picture. For playback operations, use the playback control buttons on the handle (page 11). When the IR Remote Commander is enabled, you can use its playback control buttons instead (page 29).

  • Page 68: Monitoring Audio

    Monitoring Audio Clip Operations In Normal playback mode, you can monitor the recorded audio signals through the built-in During thumbnail screen playback, etc., you can speaker (page 11) or connected headphones. operate the clips or confirm and change the With the headphones connected to the headphone subsidiary data for clips using the Clip Operation connector (page 9), the built-in speaker is turned menus.

  • Page 69: Basic Operations Of The Clip Operation Menus

    Expand Clip screen (page 73) Clip Operation menu on the thumbnail CANCEL screen EXPAND (COARSE) Pressing the SEL/SET button or the jog dial with EXPAND (FINE) the thumbnail screen (page 65) displayed calls the Clip Operation menu for the clip at the cursor. PAUSE Item Function...

  • Page 70: Displaying The Detailed Information Of A Clip

    Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip Select “DISP CLIP INFO” from a Clip Operation menu. 120min CL I P I NFO 0011 / 0300 JPAN0011 ( 1 ) 01 / JAN / 2013 10 : 53 HQ 1920 / 23. 9 P S&Q Mot i on 29 / 24f p s TCR 00 : 05 : 00 : 02 TCR 00 : 05 : 00 : 00 STR...

  • Page 71: Adding/Deleting A Flag (Udf Only)

    Adding/Deleting a Flag (UDF Only) Copying Clips You can add an OK/NG/KP flag to clips recorded You can copy clips on an SxS memory card to in UDF. By adding flags, you can set the another SxS memory card. camcorder to display only clips with certain flag Each clip is copied with the same name to the settings on the thumbnail screen (OK/NG/KP/ destination SxS memory card.

  • Page 72: Deleting Clips

    EXPAND CLIP screen in UDF and FAT HD Deleting Clips Mode You can delete clips from the SxS memory card. Select “DELETE CLIP” from the Clip Operation Current frame number menu. 120min EXPAND CLIP 0000123 Note Clips with an OK mark and flagged clips set to “LOCK 01 : 10 : 20 : 00 01 : 10 : 30 : 00 01 : 10 : 40 : 00...

  • Page 73: Displaying The Shot Mark Screen (Udf And Fat Hd Mode)

    Item Function EXPAND CLIP screen in FAT SD Mode SHOT MARK1 To delete shot mark 1 from the selected frame (page 74) Current frame number SHOT MARK2 To delete shot mark 2 from the selected frame (page 74) 120min EXPAND CLIP 0000001 DIVIDE CLIP To divide the clip into two clips at...

  • Page 74: Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (Udf And Fat Hd Mode)

    The timecode of the frame at the cursor on the Adding a shot mark on the EXPAND CLIP SHOT MARK screen is displayed. screen Move the cursor to the first/last frame Select “SHOT MARK1 ADD” or “SHOT When the cursor is at a user-designated position, MARK2 ADD”...

  • Page 75: Status Displays

    Status Displays Showing the Status Screens Zoom Speed Press the STATUS button (page 11) to display status screens on the viewfinder screen/external The zoom speed that is set at “High”/“Low” of video monitor. “Zoom Speed” (page 82) in the CAMERA SET Use the joystick (page 11) or the jog dial (page menu are displayed.

  • Page 76: Audio Status Screen

    CH1” to “Wind Filter CH4” in “Audio Input” in Audio Status Screen the AUDIO SET menu. Output CH: External output/headphone output Video Status Screen Depending on the setting of “Output CH” in “Audio Output” in the AUDIO SET menu and the Video Format setting of “Monitor CH,”...

  • Page 77: Battery/Media Status Screen

    Battery/Media Status Screen Battery: Battery charge remaining The remaining charge level of the mounted battery pack is displayed. Charge Count: Repeated charge times The number of times that the mounted battery pack has been charged is displayed. Media A/Media B: Remaining space, available recording time, and estimated service life (rewriting limit) The remaining space of the SxS memory cards in...

  • Page 78: Menu Configuration And Detailed Settings

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

  • Page 79: Basic Menu Operations

    TC/UB SET Timecode Basic Menu Operations Users Bit TC Format LENS File Information Operation Menu controls Setting Auto FB Adjust MENU button (page 11) OTHERS All Reset To turn Menu mode to use Setup menus on/off. Camera Data Joystick, SEL/SET button (page 11) Time Zone When you move the joystick, the cursor moves in Clock Set...
  • Page 80 Setting the Setup menus Entering a character string Rotate the jog dial or move the joystick to set the When you select an item for which a character cursor to the icon of the menu you wish to set, string, such as a time value or filename, is to be then push the jog dial or SEL/SET button to select specified, the input area for the character string is that menu.

  • Page 81: Setup Menu List

    Setup Menu List The functions and available settings of menus are listed below. The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold face (example: ). The items marked with Speed [M] in the Menu items column cannot be set while displaying the thumbnail screen or during playback operations.
  • Page 82 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents MF Assist On / Off Set to “On” to precisely adjust the focus automatically after you roughly adjust it manually. Turning the MF Assist Function on/off Color Bars Camera/Bars Select “Bars” to output color bars. Camera / Bars Setting the Color Bars...
  • Page 83 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Zoom Linear / Soft Set the operation mode at the beginning and end of zooming with the on-handle ZOOM button. Transition Linear: Zooming immediately begins at the specified speed Setting the zoom when the on-handle ZOOM button is pressed and operation mode immediately ends when the button is released.
  • Page 84 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents S&Q Motion On Format Set the video format for Slow & Quick Motion recording. Setting the Slow & Quick Motion For NTSC or NTSC(J) function HD422 50/1080/29.97P, HD422 50/1080/23.98P, HD422 50/720/59.94P, HD422 50/720/29.97P, HD422 50/720/23.98P, HQ 1920×1080/29.97P,...
  • Page 85 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Frame Rate Set the recording frame rate for Slow & Quick Motion recording. 1 to 30 (NTSC) When “On Format” is set to “HD422 50/1080/29.97P,” “HD422 50/1080/23.98P,” “HQ 1920×1080/29.97P,” or “HQ 1920×1080/23.98P” 1 to 60 (NTSC) When “On Format”...
  • Page 86 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents TLCS Level Set the target level (to make brighter or darker) of auto iris +1.0 / +0.5 / ±0 / –0.5 / –1.0 control in TLCS. (This setting also affects the gain control in Setting the Total AGC mode and shutter-speed control in Auto Shutter mode.) Level Control...
  • Page 87 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Image Normal / H INV / V INV / Normal: Normal image direction H INV: To horizontally invert the image Inversion V INV: To vertically invert the image Setting the image H+V: To horizontally and vertically invert the image inversion function Notes...

  • Page 88: Audio Set Menu

    AUDIO SET Menu AUDIO SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Audio Input CH3 Input Source Set the audio signal source to be recorded for CH3 for a 4- Internal / External channel recordable format. Setting for audio Internal: Record the L side of the internal microphone for inputs CH3.
  • Page 89 AUDIO SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents CH1&2 AGC Mode Select auto tuning for the input level of an analog audio signal Mono / Stereo recorded to CH-1/CH-2. Mono: Perform for each channel. Stereo: Perform in stereo mode. CH3&4 AGC Mode Select auto tuning for the input level of an analog audio signal Mono / Stereo / Off...

  • Page 90: Video Set Menu

    VIDEO SET Menu VIDEO SET Menu items Setting values Contents Input Source Camera / i.LINK Select video and audio signal for the input source. Camera: Camera image Select i.LINK: HDV/DVCAM input via the i.LINK (HDV/DV) Setting the input connector source Note i.LINK is unavailable when using UDF.
  • Page 91 VIDEO SET Menu items Setting values Contents 23.98P Output 59.94i (2-3 Pull Down)/ Select the video output format when the video format for 23.98PsF UDF HD Mode is HD422 50/1080/23.98P, HQ 1920×1080/ Selecting Output 23.98P, HD422 50/720/23.98P, HQ 1280×720/23.98P, or the mode video format for FAT HD Mode is HQ 1920×1080/23.98P or HQ 1440×1080/23.98P.

  • Page 92: Vf Set Menu

    VF SET Menu VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Color Adjust the color of pictures in the viewfinder. –99 to +99 (±0) Setting the viewfinder Mode Select the display mode of the viewfinder. Color / B&W Color: Color mode B&W: Monochrome mode Peaking Type...
  • Page 93 VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Zebra Zebra Select Select the zebra pattern(s) to be displayed. 1 / 2 / Both 1: To display only Zebra1 (the default is 70%) for an area Setting the zebra within ±10% of the “Zebra1 Level” video level. pattern 2: To display only Zebra2 (the default is 100%) for a video level over 100%.
  • Page 94 VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Display On/Off Video Level Warnings Turn the warning indication to be displayed when the picture On / Off is too bright or too dark on/off. Selecting the items to be displayed on Sending Clip Info Turn the uploading status of a clip when connecting the CBK- the viewfinder...
  • Page 95 VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents ClipNumber (PB) Turn the clip number display on/off. On / Off SDI Rec Control Turn the synchronous recording display (the Rec2 display) On / Off on/off. Wide Conversion Turn the wide Conversion setting indication on/off. On / Off Wireless Status Turn the status of radio wave of the CBK-WA100 Wireless...

  • Page 96: Tc/Ub Set Menu

    TC/UB SET Menu TC/UB SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Timecode Mode Set the timecode mode. Preset / Regen / Clock Preset: To start the timecode from the specified value Setting the Regen (regeneration): To continue the timecode during timecode recording only.
  • Page 97 TC/UB SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents TC Format DF / NDF Set the timecode format. DF: Drop frame Setting the time NDF: Non drop frame code format Note The current video format/frame frequency determines whether the mode is fixed either to DF or NDF (see below), regardless of the TC Format setting.

  • Page 98: Lens File Menu

    LENS File Menu LENS File Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Information Lens ID Displays the model name of the lens. Displaying the lens L Manufacturer Displays the manufacturer of the lens. information Serial Number Displays the serial number of the lens. Operation Display Mode Set the displayed item on the list box.
  • Page 99 LENS File Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Setting Lens No Offset Clear the lens file. Execute / Cancel Setting the lens file M V Modulation Adjust the V SAW shading. –99 to +99 (±0) Lens Center H Sets a center marker horizontal position in the lens file. –40 to 0 to +40 Lens Center V Sets a center marker vertical position in the lens file.

  • Page 100: Others Menu

    When you select “Execute” to store the setting values to an Execute/Cancel SxS memory card, the setup file is stored to one of the Storing/recalling following directories. the menu settings For UDF: /General/Sony/PRO/CAMERA/XDCAM/ to an SxS memory PMW_300/ card or USB flash For FAT: /SONY/PRO/CAMERA/XDCAM_EX/PMW_300/ drive Recall Select “Execute”...
  • Page 101 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Assign Button <1> to <8> Assign a function to the ASSIGN buttons. (The selectable Off / Marker / Last Clip DEL / functions are shared.) Assigning ATW / ATW Hold / Rec Review Off: No function functions to the Marker: For turning the safety zone, center marker, aspect...
  • Page 102 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents IR Remote On / Off Set to “On” to activate remote control operations from the supplied IR Remote Commander. Activating/ deactivating the Note Remote The setting automatically returns to “Off” when the Commander camcorder is turned off.
  • Page 103 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents UDF/FAT Switch the file system between UDF/FAT. UDF / FAT HD/SD Switch between HD Mode and SD Mode for recording/ HD / SD playback. Format Select the video format for recording. • UDF HD Mode •...
  • Page 104 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Clip Auto Naming Select the method to specify clip names. C**** / Title / Plan C****: UDF only Setting for clip Title: To specify as desired by “Title Prefix” name or deletion Plan: To use a name specified in planning metadata (if no name is specified in planning metadata, the name specified by “Title Prefix”...
  • Page 105 64 or less, all of the planning metadata files may not appear if the directory where they are located in the SxS memory card (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 106 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Properties Select “Execute” to display the detailed information of the Execute / Cancel planning metadata loaded in the camcorder. File Name: Filename Assign ID: Assignment ID Created: Time and date of creation Modified: Time and date of most recent modification Modified by: Name of person who modified the file Title1: Title1 specified in file (clip name in ASCII format)
  • Page 107 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents MAC Address Display the MAC address. Net Config Reset Reset the “Network” settings to the preset values. Execute / Cancel Select “Execute” to reset. Wi-Fi Scan Networks Scan the available network connections when “Wi-Fi” is set Execute / Cancel to “Enable.”...
  • Page 108 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Wireless Mode Display an IEEE802.11 standard. 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n Wi-Fi Select whether to enable or disable Wi-Fi connection. Enable / Disable Wi-Fi Remote Select “On” when using the Wi-Fi remote commander. On / Off Note Unselectable when “Wi-Fi”...

  • Page 109: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices To display recording/playback pictures on an Notes external monitor, select the output signal and use • If you set “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the an appropriate cable for the monitor to be VIDEO SET menu to other than “HD SDI &...

  • Page 110: Operating Clips With A Computer

    (page 145). • Operation is not guaranteed with all computers. For support information for the driver, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ With a Windows computer, check that a Removable Disk appears in My Computer. This indicates normal status. With a Macintosh computer, an icon is displayed on the menu bar.
  • Page 111 To check the connection to the camcorder Note Do not select “Card Power Off” from the SxS memory Set the power switch to ON to turn on card icon displayed on the menu bar. the camcorder. A message prompting you to confirm that Using the application software you wish to enable the USB connection is To copy clips to the local disk of your computer,...

  • Page 112: Connecting Via I.link (Fat Only)

    Recording the Camcorder Picture Connecting via i.LINK on an External Device (FAT only) While recording (or standing by to record), the picture being shot with this camcorder is output as When an HDV-compatible video format (SP an HDV or DVCAM stream via the i.LINK 1440×1080/59.94i, SP 1440×1080/50i, or SP (HDV/DV) connector.

  • Page 113: Nonlinear Editing

    DVCAM50i, 25P SQ/EC: DVCAM stream Nonlinear Editing signal of 720×576/50i Other video formats and combination of input When the camcorder is displaying thumbnails or signals cannot be recorded. in playback mode, you can transfer an HDV stream to a nonlinear editing system connected Set “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select”...

  • Page 114: External Synchronization

    External Synchronization Video format Valid reference signal HQ 1920×1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i When multiple units of the camcorder are used in NTSC HQ 1920×1080/29.97P the same shooting location, recording can be HQ 1920×1080/23.98P made in synchronization with a specific reference (23.98P Output: 59.94i(2-3 signal, and the timecode can be matched among Pull Down)) all the units.
  • Page 115 About 10 seconds after locking, even if the reference timecode from the external device is Video format Valid reference disconnected, the external lock will be kept. signal HQ 1920×1080/50i 1080/50i Notes HQ 1920×1080/25P • Check that the reference timecode and the reference HQ 1440×1080/50i video signal are in a phase relation that complies the SMPTE timecode standards.

  • Page 116: Operating Via The Remote Connector

    —GAIN switch —WHITE BAL switch Operating via the —SHUTTER switch REMOTE Connector —BARS/CAM button —WHT BAL button —FULL AUTO button When the optional RM-B170 Remote Control • Direct menu operation of the camcorder is Unit is connected, various settings of the disabled when the Remote Control Unit is camcorder can be performed from the remote connected.
  • Page 117 Operating the Slow & Quick Motion recording from the Remote Control Unit When the Remote Control Unit is connected, selection of “S&Q Motion” is enabled on the CAMERA SET menu, and you can perform Slow & Quick Motion recording from the Remote Control Unit.

  • Page 118: Functions Operable Via The Remote Connector

    Functions Operable via the REMOTE Connector The following functions can be made using the controls or the switches on the Remote Control Unit. RM-B170 Function Operation on the camcorder Operation on the RM-B170 Menu ON/OFF MENU button Master gain selection GAIN switch Gain adjustment CAMERA SET menu c Gain Setup...
  • Page 119 Adjustments of the lens functions When the supplied or optional exclusive lens is used, the following functions can also be controlled from the Remote Control Unit. RM-B170 Function Operation on the lens Operation on the RM-B170 Focus ring Focus adjustment Zoom ring Zoom operation Iris adjustment...
  • Page 120 Adjustments of the Picture Profiles The Picture Profile menu of the camcorder can be Notes operated from the Remote Control Unit in the • The following menu and knob/switch same manner as on the camcorder. In addition, operations on the Remote Control Unit are some items of the Picture Profile menu can also enabled when the menu of the camcorder is not be adjusted by using the menus or controls of the...

  • Page 121: Appendices

    The fan is consumable parts that will need may be damaged. In such a case, stop using it periodic replacement. and contact your dealer or a Sony service When operating at room temperature, a normal representative. replacement cycle will be about 5 to 7 years.
  • Page 122 Flicker About the LCD panels If recording is made under lighting produced by The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured discharge tubes, such as fluorescent, sodium, or with high precision technology, giving a mercury-vapor lamps, the screen may flicker, functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%.

  • Page 123: Formats And Limitations Of Outputs

    Formats and Limitations of Outputs Video Formats and Output Signals Output formats for the SDI OUT connector Serial digital signals from the SDI OUT connector are output depending on the settings of the setup menu and format of the clip being played. The output format is converted when using the settings in the following chart.
  • Page 124 When a thumbnail screen is displayed Output format “Format” in “System” in Setting of “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the VIDEO SET menu the OTHERS menu HD SDI & HD HDMI SD SDI & SD HDMI i HD422 50/1080/23.98P SD/59.94i 1920×1080/59.94i HQ 1920×1080/23.98P HQ 1440×1080/23.98P (23.98P Output:59.94i (2-3 Pull...
  • Page 125 When a thumbnail screen is displayed Output format Setting of “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the VIDEO SET menu “Format” in “System” in HD SDI & HD HDMI SD SDI & SD HDMI i SD HDMI P & HDV the OTHERS menu HD HDMI &...
  • Page 126 When you play clips recorded with the NTSC system while the “Country” is set to “PAL Area.” Some frames may be deleted due to frame rate conversion. VIDEO OUT Output format Playback clip video format HD-Y Analog composite HD422 50/1080/59.94i 1920×1080/49.95i SD/50i HQ 1920×1080/59.94i...
  • Page 127 Output formats from the i.LINK I/O connector Serial digital signals from the i.LINK I/O connector are output in the following formats depending on the settings of the setup menu and format of the clip being played. Note When “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the VIDEO SET menu is set to “HD SDI & HD HDMI,” “SD SDI & SD HDMI i,”...

  • Page 128: Limitations Of Inputs/Outputs

    Limitations of Inputs/Outputs The outputs from the camcorder are limited by the menu settings as follows: ×: no signal Menu setting Output Input System SDI/HDMI/ HDMI i.LINK VIDEO i.LINK i.LINK I/O UDF/FAT HD/SD Select HD SDI & HD × HD-Y ×...
  • Page 129 Menu setting Output Input System SDI/HDMI/ HDMI i.LINK VIDEO i.LINK i.LINK I/O UDF/FAT HD/SD Select HD SDI & HD × × × × × HDMI SD SDI & SD × Composite × HDMI i × × × × × HD HDMI & SD HDMI i &...

  • Page 130: Saving And Loading Lens Files

    To execute the save, select “Execute,” Saving and Loading then press the SEL/SET button or jog dial. Lens Files To cancel the save, select “Cancel,” then press the SEL/SET button or jog dial. If you select “Execute,” a list box of lens file number appears.

  • Page 131: Backup Battery Replacement

    To execute the load, select “Execute,” then press the SEL/SET button or jog Backup Battery dial. Replacement To cancel the load, select “Cancel,” then press the SEL/SET button or jog dial. If you select “Execute,” a list box of lens files This camcorder uses a backup battery to retain appears.
  • Page 132 Insert a new backup battery (CR2032) with the + symbol on the battery facing outside. Attach the cover in the original position. Backup Battery Replacement...

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Power Symptoms Cause Remedy The camcorder does not No battery pack is mounted and no Mount a battery pack (page 18) or connect to AC power on when you set power is supplied to the DC IN power using the BC-U1 or BC-U2 (page 19). the power switch to ON.

  • Page 134: External Devices

    External Devices Symptoms Cause Remedy The equipment connected It sometimes takes time for the Wait for about 15 seconds. If the connected to the camcorder via an connected equipment to recognize equipment still does not react, do the following: i.LINK connection does the operation.

  • Page 135: Error/Warning Indications

    Turn off the power and check the connected equipment, cables, and media. If they are not defective, turn on the power again. If the error persists, consult Sony service personnel. (If power cannot be turned off by setting the power switch to OFF, remove both the battery pack or the DC IN source.)
  • Page 136 Warning indication Buzzer Tally Cause and measures on the viewfinder lamps Continuous Rapidly The battery of the connected HDD is exhausted. Recording HDD A Battery End flashing cannot be performed. Stop operation to change the battery. Battery Error An error was detected with the battery pack. Please Change Battery Replace the battery pack with a normal one.
  • Page 137 Warning indication Buzzer Tally Cause and measures on the viewfinder lamps Media Reached The memory card comes to the end of its service life. Make a Rewriting Limit backup copy and replace the card with another one as soon as possible.

  • Page 138: Licenses

    Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without Licenses modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio 1. Redistributions of source code must License retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
  • Page 139 WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT following conditions are aheared to. LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED The following conditions apply to all WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY code found in this distribution, be it the AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR RC4, RSA, lhash, DES, etc., code; not PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.

  • Page 140: About Jquery,Sizzle.js

    acknowledgement: Date: Wed Mar 21 12:46:34 2012 -0700 "This product includes software written by Tim Hudson MIT License (tjh@cryptsoft.com)" Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY any person obtaining a copy of this software and ERIC YOUNG ``AS IS'' AND ANY associated documentation files (the "Software"), EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,...

  • Page 141: Specifications

    Recording Format (Video) Specifications HD422 50 1080 mode: CBR, maximum bit rate: 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL General HD422 50 720 mode: CBR, maximum bit rate: 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL Mass HQ 1920 × 1080 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, Approx. 2.2 kg (4 lb 14 oz) (Body only) MPEG-2 MP@HL Approx.
  • Page 142 HQ mode Recording Frame Rate When using SBP-128B (128 GB): Approx. 360 minutes HD422 mode: MPEG-2 422P@HL, 50 When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A Mbps / CBR (64 GB): Approx. 180 minutes 1920 × 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB): 23.98p Approx.

  • Page 143: Supplied Lens (Vcl-614B2X/1)

    Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) Supplied Lens (VCL-614B2X/1) F11 (typical) (1920 × 1080/59.94i mode) Lens Mount Sony 1/2-inch type EX mount Minimum Illumination 0.12 lx (typical) (1920 × 1080/59.94i Zoom Ratio mode, F1.9, +18 dB gain, with 64- 14× , servo/manual switchable...

  • Page 144: Monitoring

    MIC: -70 dBu to -30 dBu HDMI Output Type A (1) Video Output BNC type (1), HD-Y/composite signal 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Monitoring Audio Output RCA pin jack (CH-1, CH-2) Viewfinder 3.5-inch color LCD monitor: 960 (H) × SDI output 3 (RGB) ×...

  • Page 145: Optional Accessories

    BP-U30, BP-U60, BP-U90 application software, where applicable, from the Battery charger/AC adaptor Sony Professional products web site. BC-U1, BC-U2 SxS memory card Sony Professional products web site homepage: SxS PRO+ Series U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com SxS PRO Series Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca...
  • Page 146 • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS, REPAIR, OR REPRODUCTION OF ANY DATA RECORDED ON THE INTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEM,...

  • Page 147: Index

    Index Camera Data CAMERA SET Menu CAMERA Status Screen Numerics Charge Count 23.98P Output 39, 67, 104, 110 Clip 51, 83 Clip Cont. Rec Clip Name Disp AC Adaptor Clip name AC Power Clip Operation menu ACCESS lamps Clock AGC mode Clock Set All Reset CMOS Image Sensors...
  • Page 148 ExpressCard slot External Input Signals Jog dial External Monitors External Synchronization eyepiece Knee Eyepiece focusing knob KP Flag flange focal length Language 46, 82 Flicker Reduce lens adaptor Flickers lens cap Focus Lens file(s) 33, 103 Format loading 130 Format Media loading automatically 131 50, 83 Frame Recording...
  • Page 149 SDI OUT connector 91, 109 SDI Rec Control Network SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select NG Flag SEL/SET buttons Nonlinear Editing SEL/SET dial Setting Setting Data OK Flag 78, 81 Setup Menus OK Mark Shockless White OK-Clip thumbnail screen 48, 69 SHOT MARK One-Push Auto Iris 69, 73 SHOT MARK Screen...
  • Page 150 Version Version Up VF SET Menu Video Formats VIDEO OUT connector VIDEO SET Menu Video Status Screen Viewfinder 47, 68 VOLUME buttons Warning Indications White WHITE BAL switch White Balance White Switch <B> WHT BAL button Wide Conversion Wi-Fi Wi-Fi remote commander XQD Memory Cards 42, 93 Zebra...

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