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Sony PMW-160 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-448-843-14(1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
PMW-160

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
© 2012 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-448-843-14(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-160 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. © 2012 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 • Refer all servicing to qualified service WARNING personnel. Servicing is required when the To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, apparatus has been damaged in any way, do not expose this apparatus to rain or such as power-supply cord or plug is moisture.
  • Page 3 Perchlorate Material - special handling may - Mantenha a bateria seca apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ - Substitua apenas por uma bateria do mesmo hazardouswaste/perchlorate tipo ou equivalente recomendada pela Sony. Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery Pilhas e Baterias não recarregáveis contains perchlorate. Atenção: For the customers in the USA and Canada Verifique as instruções de uso do aparelho...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview Features ..................9 Part Identification ..............11 Camcorder ..............11 IR Remote Commander (Supplied) ......15 On-Screen Indications ............16 Direct Menu Operation ..........17 Preparations Power Supply ................18 Using a Battery Pack ............ 18 Using AC Power (DC IN Power) .........

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Recording Basic Operation Procedure ............ 32 Changing Basic Settings ............34 Video Formats .............. 34 ND Filter ..............34 White Balance .............. 35 Markers/Zebra Patterns ..........36 Gain ................36 Electronic Shutter ............36 Iris ................37 Zoom ................37 Focus ................
  • Page 6 Playback Thumbnail Screens ..............57 Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen ....... 57 Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen ....58 Playing Clips ................59 Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence ..............59 Monitoring Audio ............60 Cueing Up ..............60 Adding Shot Marks During Playback (UDF and FAT HD Mode) ........

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus ..........71 Setup Menu Layers ............71 Basic Menu Operations ............72 Setup Menu List ..............74 CAMERA SET Menu ..........74 AUDIO SET Menu ............79 VIDEO SET Menu ............81 LCD/VF SET Menu .............
  • Page 8 About OpenSSL ..............120 About JQuery,Sizzle.js ............122 Specifications ................. 123 General ............... 123 Lens ................125 Camera Block ............. 125 Inputs/Outputs ............125 Displays ..............126 Internal Microphone ........... 126 Media Slot Block ............126 Package Configuration ..........126 Optional Accessories ..........

  • Page 9: Overview

    Overview Features The PMW-160 is a highly compact and high bit, 48 kHz linear PCM format for FAT HD Mode performance XDCAM camcorder that uses is possible. memory cards as recording media. The Support for a file-based workflow imaging device used in this camcorder is a 1/3- File-based recording in MXF and MP4 formats inch type triple-chip “Exmor”...
  • Page 10 Shutter-angle settings In addition to the electric shutter speed controls, the PMW-160 also has a “shutter angle” control, which is familiar to cinematographers. Picture Profile feature The Picture Profile feature allows the camera...

  • Page 11: Part Identification

    Part Identification For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses. Camcorder Operation panel on the handle (page 12) Rear connector panel (page 14) Lens control block Side operation panel Card slot block (page 14) (page 13) (page 13) Lens hood When attaching the optional wide- Detach conversion lens, use the lens hood supplied...
  • Page 12 9 10 Controls on the grip (page 14) Viewfinder (page 20) Built-in microphone (page 40) REC/TALLY lamp How to attach the EVF large eyecup Stretch the EVF large eyecup for attaching to Front IR remote control receptor the viewfinder and insert it aligning with the Built-in speaker (page 60) horizontal groove of the eyecup.
  • Page 13 F REV (fast reverse) button (page 60) ND FILTER select switch (page 34) THUMBNAIL button (page 57) Side operation panel STOP/CAM button (page 57) STATUS (status display on/off) button (page 68) PREV (previous) button Up/down/left/right buttons, SEL/SET (select/set) button (page 72) MENU (menu display on/off) button (page On-handle ZOOM button (page 37) Zoom speed switch (page 68)
  • Page 14 It is called the “jog dial” in the subsequent i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (4-pin, S400 operating instructions. conforming to IEEE1394) (page 96) CANCEL button A/V OUT connector (audio/video multi output) (page 97) Card slot block HDMI OUT connector (page 96) The SxS memory card slots and EJECT buttons External device connector (page 25) are located behind the cover.

  • Page 15: Ir Remote Commander (Supplied)

    REC (record) buttons Bottom Press the z button together with the unmarked button (safety button) to start recording. REC PAUSE buttons Press the X button together with the unmarked button (safety button) to pause recording. PUSH SET button (four-way arrow key) It functions the same as the SEL/SET button on the camcorder.

  • Page 16: On-Screen Indications

    On-Screen Indications While recording (or standing by to record), pressing the DISPLAY button displays the statuses and settings of this unit on the LCD monitor/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 78) 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] (page S&Q Motion...

  • Page 18: Preparations

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

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

    Using AC Power (DC IN Power) Setting the Clock Connection example: when connecting BC-U1 When you turn the camcorder on for the first time after purchasing or replacing the backup battery (page 113), the Initial Setting display appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. Set the date and time of the built-in clock, using this display.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder

    Turning the EVF on/off Adjusting the LCD With the factory setting, the EVF is turned on Monitor and Viewfinder when the LCD monitor is in its park position or is rotated to face the subject. You can change the setting so that the EVF is always on regardless of the status in the LCD Adjusting the LCD Monitor monitor, using “EVF”...

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: Switching Between Sxs Memory Cards

    • All the data, including recorded pictures and setup Switching Between SxS Memory files, are erased when a memory card is formatted. Cards Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card slots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button (page 14) to select the card you wish to use.

  • Page 24: Using Other Media

    During restoration, the in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS Using Other Media lamp is lit in red. When restoration is completed, the completion message is displayed for three seconds. XQD Memory Cards If restoration fails •...

  • Page 25: Memory Stick" Media/Sdhc Cards

    • “Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data” (page support recording with UDF. 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 26 Note Sony Corporation. Before using a drive, format it on this camcorder or a PC. • “XQD” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. If a drive formatted on a PC cannot be used, format it on the camcorder. Connect a USB flash drive to the external device connector.

  • Page 27: Using Wi-Fi Connection

    Insert the protrusion on the back of the Using Wi-Fi Connection CBK-WA01 into the hole on the Wi-Fi adapter fixing bracket, and tighten the screw to fix the CBK-WA01 to the Connecting an optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi bracket. Adapter or IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module to this camcorder allows a Wi-Fi connection between a computer and the camcorder.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Ifu-Wlm3

    User name for log-in (factory default the settings on the computer, Disable, WEP, setting: admin) TKIP or AES Password Password for log-in (factory default WEP Key Index (key index): 1 when setting: model name “pmw-160”) Encryption is set to [WEP] Using Wi-Fi Connection...

  • Page 29: Using The Web Menu

    Input Select (key input format): Depending • Encryption method • Network key (Key) the network key (or security key), ASCII5, For details about setting up the wireless LAN access ASCII13, HEX10 or HEX26 when point. Encryption is set to [WEP], ASCII8-63 or HEX64 Encryption is set to [TKIP] or [AES] To find and connect to a wireless LAN from the camcorder...

  • Page 30: Using The Wi-Fi Remote Commander

    Enter the user name and password, and click [OK]. User name: admin Password: pmw-160 (Lower-case the model name.) To upload a planning metadata file Insert a media such as an SxS memory card.
  • Page 31 To display the Wi-Fi remote commander Compatible devices To display the Wi-Fi remote commander on a The following devices, using the specified device screen, settings are required on both the versions or higher, can be used as Wi-Fi remote device and camcorder. commanders.

  • Page 32: Basic Operation Procedure

    Recording Basic Operation Procedure LCD monitor angle adjustment 7, 8 REC START/STOP REC REVIEW (on the grip) Power switch: Open the ON (the " position) lens cap Battery pack insertion FULL AUTO SxS memory card slots Note Preparations When you hold the camcorder by the grip, support it from underneath with your left hand.
  • Page 33 For information of automatic focus adjustment, specify a clip to be deleted, operate the camcorder see “Focus” (page 38). from the thumbnail screen (page 57). Clip (recording data) Press the REC START/STOP button. When you stop recording, video, audio and You can also start recording with the REC subsidiary data from the start to end of the START button on the grip.

  • Page 34: Changing Basic Settings

    Maximum duration of a clip Changing Basic Settings The maximum clip length is 24 hours for FAT (MP4 or AVI) and 6 hours for UDF (MXF). If you exceed the maximum clip length, a new You can make changes to the settings based on clip will be automatically created.

  • Page 35: White Balance

    Using the switch CLEAR Make a selection with the WHITE BAL switch (page 13). White Balance B: ATW mode or Memory B mode A: Memory A mode You can select the adjustment mode according to PRST: Preset mode the shooting conditions. The B position of the WHITE BAL switch is assigned to ATW mode at the factory.

  • Page 36: Markers/Zebra Patterns

    (page 16). 3 seconds. If the error message continues to be When the Direct menu is in All mode, you can displayed after several attempts, consult your Sony change the gain in steps of 3 dB with the Direct service representative.

  • Page 37: Iris

    Setting with the CAMERA SET menu When Full Auto mode is set to OFF: The shutter mode and shutter speed can be set Set the IRIS switch (page 13) to AUTO. The Auto with “Shutter” (page 74) in the CAMERA SET Iris mode is set.

  • Page 38: Focus

    The zoom speed assignment can be changed with Press the EXPANDED FOCUS button again or “Zoom Speed” (page 75) in the CAMERA SET leave the focus ring unmoved for 5 seconds to menu. resume the normal angle for recording. You can select Soft mode for zooming by using Peaking “Zoom Transition”...

  • Page 39: Steady Shot

    Steady Shot Time Data Set “Steady Shot” (page 78) in the CAMERA Setting the Timecode SET menu to “On.” When you press the DISPLAY button, the setting Specify the timecode to be recorded with of the Steady Shot function is displayed on the “Timecode”...

  • Page 40: Recording Audio Signals

    Connect the microphone cable to the Recording Audio Signals AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors. Four channels (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4) of audio can be recorded (Linear PCM recording) in synchronization with video recording. You can use the built-in stereo microphones (omni-directional electret condenser microphones) or 2-channel external audio inputs to the AUDIO IN connectors by switching with the AUDIO IN switches.

  • Page 41: Monitoring The Audio

    To adjust the levels manually Useful Functions Set the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and CH- 2 to MANUAL and adjust the audio recording levels by turning the AUDIO LEVEL knobs Color Bars/Reference Tone (page 13). Set the controls to 5 for the reference setting (0 By setting “Camera/Bars”...

  • Page 42: Ok/Ng/Kp Flags (For Udf Only)

    an assignable button (page 43), you can also use Adding the OK mark that button. When recording of a clip ends, press the For operations to add shot marks after recording, see “Adding Shot Marks During Playback (UDF and assignable button to which you assigned the FAT HD Mode)”...

  • Page 43: Assignable Buttons

    was from SP 1440×1080/23.98P to SP 1440×1080/ • Interval Recording mode cannot be used when the 59.94i). items “DVCAM” or “HDV” are set for “SDI/HDMI/ • The Setup and PICTURE PROFILE menus cannot be i.LINK I/O Select” (page 81) in the VIDEO SET operated during Rec Review.

  • Page 44: Clip Continuous Recording (Udf Only)

    • Frame Recording mode cannot be used when the items by using the Clip Continuous Recording function, “DVCAM” or “HDV” are set for “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK which will add recordings to the same clip until I/O Select” (page 81) in the VIDEO SET menu, and the function is disabled or turned off.

  • Page 45: Picture Cache Recording: Retroactively Record

    Restricted Operations Performing Picture Cache Recording If you perform any of the following operations while recording or standing by to record, 1 Press the REC START/STOP button. continuous clip will not be created. The next time Recording begins, and stored video in the cache you start recording, a new clip will be created.

  • Page 46: Freeze Mix: Image Alignment

    Notes Freeze Mix: Image Alignment • Slow & Quick Motion recording cannot be used in SD Mode. In UDF HD Mode or FAT HD Mode, an image • Slow & Quick Motion cannot be set to “On” (still picture) of a recorded clip can be simultaneously with Frame Recording, Interval Recording, Picture Cache Recording, or Clip temporarily superimposed on the current camera...

  • Page 47: Picture Profiles

    Using the up/down/left/right buttons or Picture Profiles the jog dial, select “SEL,” then press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial. You can customize the picture quality, depending on the conditions or circumstances of recording, Select the number of the picture profile and store settings as a picture profile, enabling to use from the list, then press the SEL/ you to recall the profile as necessary.

  • Page 48: 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 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53: Deleting Clips

    Note Deleting Clips Values for “Clock Set” and “Hours Meter” in the OTHERS menu are not stored. While standing by to record, the Last Clip DEL function for deleting the last recorded clip and the Storing the Setup file All Clips DEL function for deleting all clips from an SxS memory card are available.

  • Page 54: Planning Metadata

    Even if the total number of planning metadata files is 64 or less, all of the planning metadata files may not appear if the directory where they are located on the USB flash drive (General/Sony/Planning) contains 512 or more files. You can shoot using clip names and shot mark...
  • Page 55 Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo click OK. xml:lang="en"> </Title>3 User name: admin </Properties>3 Password: pmw-160 (Lower-case the model </PlanningMetadata>3 name.) Notes Clearing the loaded planning metadata To clear the planning data loaded in the • When you create a file, enter each statement as a single line by breaking a line with a CRLF only after the last camcorder’s memory, proceed as follows:...
  • Page 56 Note If a name string contains even one non-ASCII character, the maximum length of that string is limited to 16 characters. <?xml version="1.0" encoding=" UTF-8"?>3 <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ planningmetadata" assignId=" H00123" creationDate=" 2011-04-15T08:00:00Z" lastUpdate=" 2011-04-15T15:00:00Z" version= "1.00">3 <Properties propertyId= "assignment"...

  • Page 57: Thumbnail Screens

    Playback Thumbnail Screens When you press the THUMBNAIL button (page 13), 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 LCD monitor/EVF and external monitors.

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 12). When the IR Remote Commander is enabled, you can use its playback control buttons instead (page 21).

  • Page 60: 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 12) 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 11), the built-in speaker is turned menus.

  • Page 61: Basic Operations Of The Clip Operation Menus

    Expand Clip screen (page 65) 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 57) displayed calls the Clip Operation menu for the clip at the cursor. PAUSE Item Function...

  • Page 62: Displaying The Detailed Information Of A Clip

    Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip Select “DISP CLIP INFO” from a Clip Operation menu. 120min CLI P I NFO 0011 / 0300 JPAN0011 ( 1 ) 01 / JAN / 2009 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: Displaying The Shot Mark Screen (Udf And Fat Hd Mode)

    EXPAND CLIP screen in FAT SD Mode Clip Operation menu on the EXPAND CLIP screen Current frame number UDF and FAT HD Mode When you select a frame on the EXPAND CLIP 120min EXPAND CLIP 0000001 screen and press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial, the Clip Operation menu pops up to enable 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 00 : 09 : 30 : 00...

  • Page 66: Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (Udf And Fat Hd Mode)

    SHOT MARK screen example (when ALL Item Function PAUSE To set to Pause mode at the selected MARKS is selected) frame SET INDEX PIC To specify the selected frame for the 120min SHOT SHOT MARK1 0031 / 0031 index frame of the clip (page 66) SHOT MARK1 To delete the shot mark 1 from the selected frame (page 66)

  • Page 67: Dividing A Clip (Fat Hd Mode Only)

    Dividing a Clip (FAT HD Mode Only) In FAT HD Mode, you can divide a clip into two different clips at the frame you select on the EXPAND CLIP screen (page 64) or the SHOT MARK screen (page 65). Select “DIVIDE CLIP” from the Clip Operation menu.

  • Page 68: Status Displays

    Status Displays Showing the Status Screens Zebra: Zebra status Press the STATUS button (page 13) to display status screens on the LCD monitor/EVF screen/ Display Contents external video monitor. “On” is displayed and the setting of Use the up/down buttons (page 13) or the jog dial “Zebra1 Level”...

  • Page 69: Audio Status Screen

    Filter settings can be made from “Wind Filter Audio Status Screen CH1” to “Wind Filter CH4” in “Audio Input” in the AUDIO SET menu. Output CH: External output/headphone output Depending on the setting of “Output CH” in Video Status Screen “Audio Output”...

  • Page 70: Battery/Media Status Screen

    IR Remote: IR Remote Commander status The “IR Remote” setting in the OTHERS menu is displayed. 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.

  • Page 71: 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 LCD monitor/EVF screen with settings necessary for recording and playback. (You can also display setup menus on an external monitor.) MENU Set items by selecting them from the following CAMERA SET...

  • Page 72: Basic Menu Operations

    LCD/VF SET Basic Menu Operations Peaking Marker Zebra Menu controls Display On/Off MENU button (page 13) TC/UB SET Timecode To turn Menu mode to use Setup menus on/off. Users Bit Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, SEL/SET button TC Format (page 13) When you press the up/down/left/right buttons, OTHERS All Reset the cursor moves in the corresponding direction,...
  • Page 73 Setting the Setup menus Entering a character string Rotate the jog dial or press the up/down/left/right When you select an item for which a character buttons to set the cursor to the icon of the menu string, such as a time value or filename, is to be you wish to set, then push the jog dial or SEL/ specified, the input area for the character string is SET button to select that menu.

  • Page 74: 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 75 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 76 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 Set the operation mode at the beginning and end of zooming Setting the zoom with the handle ZOOM button.
  • Page 77 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents S&Q Motion Setting Turn the Slow and Quick Motion function on/off. On / Off Setting the Slow & Quick Motion Frame Rate Set the recording frame rate for Slow & Quick Motion mode. function 1 to 60 (When using FAT mode The setting value range varies depending on the selection...
  • Page 78 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Shockless Off / 1 / 2 / 3 Select the speed of change in white balance when the white balance mode is switched. Set to “Off” to instantly change the White white balance.

  • Page 79: 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 80 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 81: 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 HD mode.

  • Page 82: Lcd/Vf Set Menu

    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 83 LCD/VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Marker Setting Turn all marker indications on/off in combination. On / Off Setting the markers added to Safety Zone Turn the safety marker on/off. pictures on the On / Off LCD monitor/EVF Safety Area Select the size (ratio to the entire screen) of the safety zone screen...
  • Page 84 LCD/VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Audio Level Meter Turn the audio level meter indication on/off. On / Off Timecode Turn the time data (timecode, user bits, duration) indication On / Off on/off. Battery Remain Turn the battery remaining/DC input voltage indication on/ On / Off off.

  • Page 85: 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 86 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 87: 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_160/ card or USB flash For FAT: /SONY/PRO/CAMERA/XDCAM_EX/PMW_160/ drive Recall Select “Execute”...
  • Page 88 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Assign Button <1> to <5> Assign a function to the ASSIGN buttons 1/2/3/4/5. (The Off / Zebra / Peaking / Marker / selectable functions are shared.) Assigning Last Clip DEL / ATW / ATW Off: No function functions to the Zebra: For turning the zebra function on/off...
  • Page 89 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Hours Meter Hours (Sys) The non-resettable accumulated time of use is displayed. Displaying the Hours (Reset) The resettable accumulated time of use is displayed. hours meter Reset Select “Execute” to reset the Hours (Reset) value to 0. Execute/Cancel IR Remote On / Off...
  • Page 90 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents System Country Select the area of use and setup ON/OFF setting. NTSC Area / NTSC(J) Area / NTSC Area: Setup ON PAL Area NTSC(J) Area: Setup OFF PAL Area: Setup OFF Note The default setting is different among the sales areas.
  • Page 91 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 92 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 93 (admin) using the CBK- Password Sets a password in 0 to 31 alphanumeric characters. WA100 Wireless (pmw-160) Note Adapter. Each password character is displayed as “ * ”. Confirms the “Network”settings. Execute / Cancel Select “Execute” to confirm.
  • Page 94 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 95 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Wi-Fi Remote Select “On” when using the Wi-Fi remote commander. On / Off Note Unselectable when “Wi-Fi” is set to “Disable.” Version Vx.xx The current software version of the camcorder is displayed. Showing the version of this unit Version (Lens)

  • Page 96: 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 97: Operating Clips With A Computer

    (page 127). • 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 98 To check the connection to the camcorder Note Do not select “Card Power Off” from the SxS Set the power switch to ON to turn on memory 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 displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

  • Page 99: Connecting Via I.link

    Recording the Camcorder Picture Connecting via i.LINK on an External Device (FAT only) While recording (or standing by to record), the When an HDV-compatible video format (SP picture being shot with this camcorder is output as 1440×1080/59.94i, SP 1440×1080/50i, or SP an HDV or DVCAM stream via the i.LINK 1440×1080/23.98P) or a DVCAM-compatible (HDV/DV) connector.

  • Page 100: Nonlinear Editing (Fat Only)

    DVCAM50i, 25P SQ/EC: DVCAM stream Nonlinear Editing (FAT only) signal of 720×576/50i • UDF SD Mode When the camcorder is displaying thumbnails or DVCAM59.94i, 29.97P SQ/EC: DVCAM in playback mode, you can transfer an HDV stream signal of 720×480/59.94i stream to a nonlinear editing system connected DVCAM50i, 25P SQ/EC: DVCAM stream via the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector.

  • Page 101: 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 102 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 103: Appendices

    AC adaptors) is a consumable may be damaged. In such a case, stop using it part. and contact your dealer or a Sony service Power may not be supplied to the unit properly if representative. the pins of the battery terminal are bent or...
  • Page 104 Note on laser beams Aliasing Laser beams may damage the CMOS image When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they sensors. If you shoot a scene that includes a laser may appear jagged or flicker. beam, be careful not to let the laser beam be Flicker directed into the lens of the camcorder.
  • Page 105 Fragmentation If pictures cannot be recorded/reproduced properly, try formatting the recording medium. While repeating picture recording/playback with a certain recording medium for an extended period, files in the medium may be fragmented, disabling proper recording/storage. In such a case, make a backup of clips in the medium then perform formatting of the medium using “Format Media”...

  • Page 106: 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 107 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 108 Output formats from the HDMI OUT connector Serial digital signals from the HDMI 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. Note When the format is UDF HD Mode or FAT HD Mode and “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select”...
  • Page 109 Output formats from the VIDEO OUT connector Signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector are either the HD-Y signals output from the SDI OUT connector/HDMI OUT connector (when outputting HD from the SDI OUT connector or HDMI OUT connector), or analog composite signals (when outputting SD from the SDI OUT connector or HDMI OUT connector).
  • Page 110 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 111 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 112: 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 A/V Out i.LINK i.LINK I/O UDF/ HD/SD Select HD SDI & HD ×...

  • Page 113: Backup Battery Replacement

    Backup Battery Replacement 0 2 5 C R 2 This camcorder uses a backup battery to retain various setting data. A lithium battery (CR2032) for backup is Insert a new backup battery (CR2032) mounted in the camcorder at the factory. with the + symbol on the battery facing The backup battery retains the date, time, and outside.

  • Page 114: 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 115: 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 116: 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 117 Warning indication Buzzer Tally Cause and measures on LCD/EVF lamps Battery Error An error was detected with the battery pack. Please Change Battery Replace the battery pack with a normal one. Backup Battery End The remaining power of the backup battery is insufficient. Please Change Replace the battery with a new one.
  • Page 118 Warning indication Buzzer Tally Cause and measures on LCD/EVF lamps Reached Clip Number The maximum number of clips for 1 memory card is reached, Limit so copying cannot continue. (xx/xx indicates the completed Copy Completed to xx/xx copy operations.) Replace the card. Not Enough Capacity There is not enough capacity for copying.

  • Page 119: Licenses

    CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY the following URL and follow the download MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE instructions. MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/common/ VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED search.html MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED We would prefer that you do not contact us about WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER the contents of the source code.

  • Page 120: About Openssl

    5. Products derived from this software About OpenSSL may not be called "OpenSSL" nor may "OpenSSL" appear in their names without prior written permission of the OpenSSL Project. Because it uses the OpenSSL Toolkit, this product uses software developed by the OpenSSL 6.
  • Page 121 ============================ 1. Redistributions of source code must ======= retain the copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following This product includes cryptographic disclaimer. software written by Eric Young 2. Redistributions in binary form must (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product reproduce the above copyright includes software written by Tim notice, this list of conditions and the Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).

  • Page 122: About Jquery,Sizzle.js

    OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, About JQuery,Sizzle.js EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. This product uses the following software, The licence and distribution terms for released under MIT License. any publically available version or derivative of this code cannot be jQuery JavaScript Library v1.7.2 changed.

  • Page 123: Specifications

    Operating temperature Specifications 0°C ~ +40°C Storage temperature –20°C ~ +60°C General Continuous operation time (While recording with LCD Off, EVF Mass Approx. 2.2 kg (4 lb 14 oz) (Camcorder On and I/O Select Off) only) With battery pack BP-U90: approx. 5 Approx.
  • Page 124 SD DVCAM mode (for iLINK input): When using SBP-128B (128 GB): LPCM 16-bit, 48 kHz, 2 channels Approx. 240 minutes When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A (64 GB): Approx. 120 minutes HD mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4 When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB): channels Approx.

  • Page 125: Lens

    3: 1/64ND Lens Minimum subject illumination 0.12 lx (typical) (1920 × 1080/59.94i, Lens mount Fixed type F1.6, +18 dB, 64-frame accumulation) Zoom ratio Shutter speed 20× 1/32 ~ 1/2000 sec. Maximum relative aperture Slow Shutter (SLS/EX SLS) 1:1.6 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 32, 64 frames Focal length Slow &...

  • Page 126: Displays

    SDI output Displays BNC type (1), switchable with HD-SDI/ SD-SDI Viewfinder SMPTE292M/259M 0.45-inch color LCD: 852 (H) × 480 (V), 16:9 i.LINK IEEE 1394, 4-pin connector (1), HDV LCD monitor (HDV 1080i) / DV input/output, S400 3.5-inch color LCD monitor: 852 (H) × 3 (RGB) ×...

  • Page 127: Optional Accessories

    SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. • Always verify that the unit is operating Optional Accessories properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND Battery pack INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BP-U30, BP-U60, BP-U60T, BP-U90...

  • Page 128: Index

    Index Camera Data CAMERA SET Menu CAMERA Status Screen Numerics Charge Count 23.98P Output 33, 59, 91, 97 Clip 44, 76 Clip Cont. Rec Clip Name Disp A/V OUT connector Clip name AC Adaptor Clip Operation menu AC Power Clock ACCESS lamps Clock Set AGC mode...
  • Page 129 External Monitors External Synchronization Language eyepiece focusing knob 20, 82 LCD/VF SET Menu Lens hood 39, 75 Flicker Reduce LENS REMOTE connector Flickers Limitations of Inputs/Outputs Focus Low Key SAT 25, 26, 90 Format Format Media 43, 76 Frame Recording 38, 78 MACRO FULL AUTO button...
  • Page 130 Picture Profiles 54, 92 Plan.Metadata Tally Planning metadata TC Format PLAY/PAUSE button TC IN connector Power Zoom TC Out PP Data TC OUT connector Preset mode TC/UB SET Menu Preventing switching errors THUMBNAIL button Profile Name 57, 60 Thumbnail Screens time and date Time Data REC HOLD lever...
  • Page 131 36, 83 Zebra zebra pattern Zoom 38, 75 Zoom Speed Zoom Transition Index...

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