Sony SRW-9000PL Operation Manual

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Sony Corporation
SRW-9000PL
(SY)
4-259-257-02 (1)
Printed on recycled paper.
Printed in Japan
2011.01 32
© 2010
HD CAMCORDER
SRW-9000PL
HD-SDI EXPANSION BOARD
HKSR-9001
PICTURE CACHE BOARD
HKSR-9002
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 1)
4259257020

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  • Page 1 HD CAMCORDER SRW-9000PL HD-SDI EXPANSION BOARD HKSR-9001 PICTURE CACHE BOARD HKSR-9002 Sony Corporation OPERATION MANUAL [English] SRW-9000PL Printed in Japan 1st Edition (Revised 1) (SY) 2011.01 32 4259257020 4-259-257-02 (1) © 2010 Printed on recycled paper.
  • Page 2 You are cautioned that any changes or www.compliance.sony.de/ modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate Por medio de la presente Sony Corporation this equipment. declara que el SRW-9000PL/HD Camcorder cumple con los requisitos esenciales y...
  • Page 3 1999/5/EG. Sony Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento Nadere informatie kunt u vinden op: http:// SRW-9000PL/HD Camcorder je ve shode se www.compliance.sony.de/ základními požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES. Härmed intygar Sony Corporation att denna Podrobnosti lze získat na následující...
  • Page 4 évitez l’écoute prolongée à des pressions sonores excessives. Pour les clients au Canada The manufacturer of this product is Sony Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
  • Page 5 Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, veuillez consulter l’URL suivante: http:// z.B. Fernsehstudio). www.compliance.sony.de/ Hiermit erklärt Sony Corporation, dass sich Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony das Gerät SRW-9000PL/HD Camcorder in Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Japon.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features ...................... 12 Example System Configuration..............14 Locations and Functions of Parts ............. 16 Front Panel ..................16 Left Side ..................16 Right Side..................17 Display/Menu Operations Section ..........18 Rear Panel ..................19 Upper Panel..................
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments and Settings Selecting the Basic Operation Mode ............42 Overview of the Basic Operation Modes ........42 Switching between the Basic Operation Modes......43 Basic Settings with the Subdisplay............44 Basic Operations in the Subdisplay..........44 Shutter Settings ................
  • Page 8 Selecting the Gamma ................. 73 Using the Standard Gamma ............73 Using HyperGamma................ 73 Using S-LOG .................. 74 Using ISO800 mode................ 75 Using User Gamma ................. 75 Inverting the Camera Picture..............76 Display Settings ..................77 Detailed Video Format Settings..............77 Setting the Video Format in the Camera Menu ......
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Cache Rec ....................97 Chapter 6 SR Motion (With HKSR-9002 Installed) Overview ..................... 99 Overview of SR Motion Recording/Playback......... 99 Operation Flow................101 Target Frame Frequencies and Signal Formats......101 Select FPS Function................. 105 Relation Between the Number of Frames Shot and the Number of Playback Frames (Outline of Select FPS).......
  • Page 10 Chapter 8 Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data File Configuration..................172 List of Items Stored in Files ..............175 File Operations..................177 Using a “Memory Stick”............... 177 Storage and Retrieval of the Operator File ........178 Registration and Retrieval of Lens Files........178 Storage and Retrieval of the Scene Files........
  • Page 11 Index......................206 Table of Contents...
  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Overview

    Double-speed recording is realized by doubling the standard drum rotation and tape transport speeds, allowing twice as much data to be recorded per unit of The SRW-9000PL is an HDCAM SR format time. digital cinematography camcorder that supports This enables recording of high-quality formats such as 35 mm lenses.
  • Page 13 (Ramp function). Assignable buttons/switch 1) SR Motion is a trademark of Sony Corporation. The unit is equipped with 10 assignable buttons/ switch on the side panel. For easier operation Timer Rec...
  • Page 14: Example System Configuration

    Monitoring and recording AUX inputs Example System Installing the optional HKSR-9001 allows monitoring and recording the 4:2:2 video signals Configuration input to the AUX IN connector. You can select the monitoring or recording target between the camera picture and the AUX inputs by menu setting.
  • Page 15 Video and audio output devices Name/purpose Magnification Part No. Eyepiece (low –3.6D to A-8262-538-A Purpose Name magnification) –0.8D HD video output HD video monitor Eyepiece –3.6D to A-8267-737-A monitoring (HDSDI) (aberration +0.4D SD video output SD video monitor compensation) monitoring (TEST Eyepiece (×3 –2.4D to A-8314-798-A...
  • Page 16: Locations And Functions Of Parts

    e Lens mount Locations and Functions Attach the lens. When no lens is mounted, keep the lens mount cap fitted for protection from dust. of Parts For details, see “Mounting the Lens” (page 31). f Lens fixing lever Push these levers downward to secure the lens in the lens mount.
  • Page 17: Right Side

    d CTRL (CAM) (assistant panel) Right Side connector Connect the cable of the optional AP-1 Assistant Panel. For details, see “Attaching the AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional)” (page 39). e Power ON (])/OFF (1) switch and indicator Push the switch to the ON side to power the unit on (the indicator lights).
  • Page 18: Display/Menu Operations Section

    d Assignable 4/AUTO BLK BAL (auto i Assignable buttons 1 to 3 black balance) switch You can assign frequently used functions to these buttons by Camera menu settings. They are set to Push the switch downward to the AUTO BLK OFF (disabled) when the unit is shipped from the BAL side to start the auto black balance factory.
  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    c Subdisplay b Tally indicator and ON/OFF switch Displays the Camera menu and unit settings. If When the switch is set to ON, the tally indicator you are using the optional AP-1 Assistant Panel, lights during recording. The indicator flashes the same information appears in the subdisplay of when low voltage or an error is detected.
  • Page 20: Upper Panel

    Set the input selection switches according to the Upper Panel type of the connected signal source. LINE: When a line-level (+4 dBu) signal source Control panel is connected (page 21) MIC: When an external microphone is connected (no power is supplied.) MIC +48V ON: When an external microphone is connected (+48 V power is supplied.) j HD SDI OUT A/B connectors (BNC...
  • Page 21: Control Panel

    f EJECT button For details, see “Display” (page 25). Pressing this button opens the lid of the cassette You can rotate the display to display it vertically insertion slot, allowing you to take out the (rotated 90 degrees to the left). inserted cassette.
  • Page 22 h Control panel connection cable j FUNC (function) button and indicator Connect to the CTRL (VTR) connector. When the tape transport control buttons are pressed with this button held down, the functions i EJECT button and indicator of the buttons change. Pressing the button opens the cover of the cassette The indicator lights when the FUNC button is insertion slot so that you can remove a cassette.
  • Page 23 Name Pressed alone Pressed with FUNC button PLAY button and indicator Starts playback. (The indicator Pressed with tape transport stopped: lights during playback.) To start Searches for the recording end point and recording, press this button with then stops. When SYSTEM Setup the REC button held down.
  • Page 24 Name Pressed alone Pressed with FUNC button REC button and indicator Pressing PLAY button with this Temporarily memorizes the time data of the button held down starts recording. current position (Mark In). Mark In data is (The indicator lights during displayed in the format “IN: xx:xx:xx:xx”...
  • Page 25: Display

    Name Pressed alone Pressed with FUNC button PAUSE button and Pauses tape transport. (The Cues up a time data position specified with indicator indicator flashes during pause.) To FUNC+REC buttons or SYSTEM Setup resume tape transport, press the >EDIT >IN POINT in the VTR menu and button again.
  • Page 26: Time Data

    KEY INHI: The KEY INHI switch is set to ON. Upper row: Unit’s control status REC INHI: The cassette is record inhibited. Middle row: POWER mode SRW-9000PL(E) or SRW-9000(PL,E): Model Lower row: Real time name display. When the optional HKSR- 90PL Upgrade Kit is installed on the SRW- e Signal format 9000, “SRW-9000(PL,E)”...
  • Page 27: Assistant Panel (Optional)

    g Remaining tape time j HDSDI output Displays the time remaining on the tape. “TOP” is When the optional HKSR-9001 is installed, displayed at the start of the tape, and “END” is displays the signal formats of monitor output displayed at the end. (MON) and the output of the HD SDI OUT A/B The time display flashes when the tape is within connectors (OUT).
  • Page 28 1 Connection cable 2 LOCK switch (page 17) 3 VF MENU/DISPLAY button (page 18) 4 Assignable switches 1 to 3 (page 18) 5 CANCEL/STATUS button (page 18) 6 RUN button and indicator (page 18) 7 Assignable 4/AUTO BLK BAL switch (page 18) 8 PAGE button (page 19) 9 SET button (page 19)
  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Preparations

    AC adaptor. line on the unit. Note For safety, use only the Sony products listed below. • BP-GL95 Lithium-ion Battery Pack • AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor Using a Battery Pack When a BP-GL95 Battery Pack is used, the continuous operating time is approximately 80 minutes.
  • Page 30: Using Ac Power

    the AC power cord (supplied with the AC adaptor) to an AC power source. Turning on the Power Push the power ON (|)/OFF (1) switch to the ON side. The power indicator lights when the unit is powered on. Power is supplied to the viewfinder connected to the VF connector and to the lens connected to the LENS connector, and 12 V power is supplied from the DC OUT connector.
  • Page 31: Mounting The Lens

    A 15-segment bar graph (maximum value: 10 A) Mounting the Lens displays the unit’s operating current. The bar graph flashes red in the following cases. • When the input current to the DC IN 11-17V connector exceeds 9 A. • When one of the unit’s internal power systems has been disconnected.
  • Page 32: Selecting A Lens File

    For details on the lens files, see Chapter 8 “Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data” (page 172). Adjusting the Flange Focal Length Contact a Sony service or sales representative for Viewfinder shoe details on how to adjust the flange focal length.
  • Page 33 Fit the viewfinder to the viewfinder • B4×8 screws (2) for viewfinder holding plate (B) attachment shoe and slide the viewfinder • M3 hex socket head bolts (2) for viewfinder horizontally. shoe attachment The viewfinder stopper slides down automatically. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove Stopper the screws (2) from the right-side face of the handle.
  • Page 34: Connecting Audio Input

    Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure Connecting Audio Input viewfinder holding plate (B) with the screws for viewfinder holding plate (B) attachment. Screws for viewfinder holding plate (B) attachment Viewfinder holding plate (B) Using a Microphone You can attach a microphone to the viewfinder (when the viewfinder has a microphone holder), to the top panel of the main unit, or to the handle.
  • Page 35: Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment

    To connect a microphone Mount the microphone in the microphone holder, connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector, and set the corresponding input selection switch to “MIC” or “MIC+48V”. 1 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector 2 From audio equipment 3 Input selection switches Connecting an Audio Multiplexer...
  • Page 36 HDSDI output HDSDI HDSDI HDSDI input output Audio input input Audio input HDSDI signal generator, VTR a) 75 Ω coaxial cable b) The HD SDI MON2 connector and the HD a) 75 Ω coaxial cable SDI MON1 connector on the side panel can also be used.
  • Page 37: Mounting On A Tripod

    Mounting on a Tripod Attaching the Control Panel Two tripod receptacles (for " camera screws) The supplied control panel is used for tape and are provided on the riser plate at the bottom of the VTR menu operations. You can attach it to the top unit.
  • Page 38 To detach the control panel Holder attachment screws Hold down the lock release button and detach the control panel by sliding it out. Lock release button Cable holder To use the extension cable Attach the control panel. Connect the cable of the control panel to Insert the belt bracket into hole [A] or the CTRL (VTR) connector, and store [B] of the cable holder (supplied).
  • Page 39: Attaching The Ap-1 Assistant Panel (Optional)

    Attaching the AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional) The optional AP-1 Assistant Panel provides the same functions as the controls on the right-side panel of the unit. You can attach the assistant panel to the left side of the unit. Remove the microphone holder attachment screws, and use the screws to attach the hook base.
  • Page 40: Setting The Built-In Clock

    AP-1 Setting the Built-in Clock When using the camera for the first time, set the built-in clock to the local time, using the <DATE> page of the MAINTENANCE menu in the Camera menu. The Camera menu appears in the subdisplay, in the control panel display, and on the viewfinder.
  • Page 41 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to scroll the page and move the cursor to <DATE>. Press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The <DATE> page appears. Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to set the date and time. Press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to shift to the next digit.
  • Page 42: Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments And Settings

    Basic Adjustments and Settings Chapter • The only operation that can be carried out with Selecting the Basic lens files is loading a lens file by specifying its number. Operation Mode • The reference file items are fixed to the default values set at the factory even if you have changed the values in Custom mode.
  • Page 43: Switching Between The Basic Operation Modes

    <BASE SETTING> page of the MAINTENANCE • The only operation that can be carried out with menu lens files is loading a lens file by specifying its number. • The reference file items are fixed to the default values set at the factory even if you have changed the values in Custom mode.
  • Page 44: Basic Settings With The Subdisplay

    AP-1 Assistant Panel Basic Settings with the CANCEL/STATUS button VF MENU/ Subdisplay DISPLAY button MENU SEL/ ENTER dial LOCK switch On the unit, you can easily make basic settings for the camera module by using the subdisplay located on the side of the unit or the optional AP- Press 1 Assistant Panel connected via the CTRL Turn...
  • Page 45: Shutter Settings

    The ? mark disappears, and the original setting is For details, consult a Sony representative. restored. Shutter settings page To terminate subdisplay operation Press the VF MENU/DISPLAY button.
  • Page 46 Move the cursor to the left of “SC” (1 Move the cursor to the left of the frame in the figure). rate (4 in the figure). (When the unit switches to data modification Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to mode in the shutter settings page, the cursor select the desired frame rate (number of automatically appears to the left of “SC”.) frames to shoot).
  • Page 47: Using The Ramp Function

    registered values, you can operate more quickly <SHUTTER ASSIGN> page by deleting it. You can leave up to seven of the STEP numbers (numbers 2 to 8) unregistered. PRESET Resets all step shutter values to the factory defaults. Using the Ramp Function When the optional HKSR-9002 is installed, you STEP 1-8 can use the ramp settings page of the subdisplay...
  • Page 48: Selecting The Video Formats

    • The values of the setting items (2 to 6) cannot be Figure Setting item Setting value changed. number • FPS cannot be controlled from this unit or a remote Starting FPS S23.98PsF/S24PsF: 1 to control unit. value • The subdisplay page cannot be switched to another S25PsF: 1 to 25 page.
  • Page 49: Retrieving The Nd Offset

    <FORMAT MEMORY> page Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial until the format that you want appears. If the desired format is not registered Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to display the number of the format that Move the cursor to the item you want to select, you want to change on the second line.
  • Page 50 The corresponding ISO sensitivity is Setting Value displayed in parentheses. Preset value (3200K) 2: Displays either a dynamic range or a latitude The value stored in memory A (see “ISO sensitivity and dynamic range The value stored in memory B indications”...
  • Page 51: Selecting A Lens File

    Memo ISO sensitivity and dynamic range indications Why the ISO sensitivity is defined for 20% input The ISO sensitivity value displayed on the Gain Defining the level of gray scale of 18% reflection rate for setting page is defined as “the value at which the the ISO sensitivity on the linear curve (defining with video input becomes 20% when shooting a gray input signal) permits you to use the values as the absolute...
  • Page 52: Checking The Operating Status Of The Vtr Module

    Indication Meaning Checking the Operating Status of TCR.00:00:00:00 Timecode data of the VITC the VTR Module reader UBR 00 00 00 00 User bit data of the LTC You can check the operating status of the VTR reader module in the subdisplay. When the unit is in UBR.00 00 00 00 User bit data of the VITC recording pause mode, you can also use this page...
  • Page 53: Character Data On And Off

    Setting Operation of the fans Character data page AUTO2 Normally the fans are controlled in the same way as in MIN mode, but during recording they are controlled for quieter operation. Superimposition of character data can be turned However, control for quieter ON or OFF for each of the following destinations operation is limited to several individually.
  • Page 54 Functions that can be assigned to assignable Note buttons 1 to 3, 5 to 8, N, and C Even if AWB is assigned to assignable switch 4, AWB does not function in Cine and Cine-EI modes. Menu indication Function ND Switch ND filters Assignable buttons 1 and 2 setting page REC REVIEW With REC REVIEW set to...
  • Page 55: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Subdisplay

    Adjusting the Brightness of the Subdisplay Select the color space mode (S-GAMUT, F900, You can adjust the brightness of the subdisplay to F900R, or DCDM REF PJ) on the second line. one of eight levels. You can also select the color space by using the Subdisplay brightness adjustment page <BASE SETTING>...
  • Page 56: Adjusting The Black Balance

    Indication Target page Adjusting the Black ASSIGN SWN/ Assignable buttons N and C setting page Balance BRIGHT Subdisplay brightness adjustment page GAMMA TABLE Gamma table selection page To select pages with a menu operation To obtain consistently high picture quality, you need to adjust the black balance.
  • Page 57: Adjusting The White Balance (In Custom Mode)

    Note Adjusting the White Be careful not to have any high luminance spots in the rectangle. Balance (in Custom Mode) Adjust the lens iris opening or set the shutter to ON. With a manually adjusted lens: Set the opening to an appropriate value. When adjusting the white balance, select a white With a lens that has automatic iris control: balance memory bank.
  • Page 58: Setting The Camera Outputs

    To use the <AUTO SETUP> page of the Setting the Camera MAINTENANCE menu Outputs Referring to the procedure in “Setting the Built-in Clock” (page 40), select the MAINTENANCE menu in the <TOP MENU> screen and display the <AUTO SETUP> page. Selecting Video Output Signals for the Connectors You can select the types of video signals to be...
  • Page 59: Setting The Monitor Picture

    <PB/MON LUT> page Setting Output VBS signals (default) HD-Y HD-Y signals FRAME One pulse per frame Example 1: SHUTTER OFF 1 frame Exposure Exposure exposure Frame pulse To apply monitor LUT to the monitor picture Example 2: SHUTTER ON, shutter angle 180º When MLUT/PBMIX is set to MLUT, the 1 frame monitor LUT (ITU-R709) appropriate for...
  • Page 60 Setting Function Setting Content AUTO Normally, the camera picture is output. DIRECTION CAM The playback picture When the unit enters playback mode is gradually mixed (PLAY, FF, REW, or REC REVIEW), into the camera image the playback picture is automatically (default).
  • Page 61: Outputting Color Bars

    Item Setting Content Item Function RIGHT With HOR, the H POS For setting the horizontal POSITION playback picture is position of the indication in the displayed on the range of 0 to 99 (0 is the right and the leftmost.) camera image on V POS For setting the vertical position...
  • Page 62: Viewing Settings And Indications In The Viewfinder

    Item Selectable color-bar formats Viewing Settings and SD-BAR SMPTE, EIA, FULL (EBU), 95%, NTSC100% (PAL100%) Indications in the Note Viewfinder The color bar signal is not output with the video output from the VF, HD SDI MON1, HD SDI MON2, and REMOTE connectors if the monitor LUT (R709) is In addition to the video, the viewfinder can selected for MLUT/PBMIX of the respective output on...
  • Page 63: Tape Remaining

    j Shutter quicker when the voltage decreases further and approaches the END value. You can check the Displays the shutter setting as a shutter angle or NEAR END and END values on the <BATTERY speed. For a shutter angle, is displayed at the ALARM>...
  • Page 64: Viewing The Abnormal Display

    <VF DISPLAY> page Viewing the ABNORMAL <!> Display An ABNORMAL< ! > screen like the one shown below appears if you press the CANCEL/ STATUS button when the basic status indications are displayed in the viewfinder. Item Setting Set to ON to obtain the frame rate indication 1.
  • Page 65: Viewing The Function (Format/Switch Function)/System (System Settings) Display

    Displays the values assigned to the L/M/H Item Setting positions of the gain switch. 5600K Custom mode: 5600K ON/OFF Cine/Cine-EI mode: ON for Daylight, SYSTEM screen OFF for Tungsten SHUTT Shutter mode ON/OFF Fan operation mode selection: AUTO1, AUTO2, MIN or MAX Viewing the FUNCTION (Format/ Switch Function)/SYSTEM (System Settings) Display...
  • Page 66 Item Setting Example: Center marker (entire cross) HD-Y Turn the markers on or off on the monitors connected to the HD SDI OUT A/B connectors (when the HKSR-9001 is installed). Turn the markers on or off on the monitors connected via the TEST OUT and REMOTE connectors.
  • Page 67: Making Viewfinder Detail Adjustments

    Item Setting Zebra (default settings) VARIABLE If you select VAR H or VAR V for ASPECT, set the H or V value. 1 (70%) 2 (100%) VAR H: 12 to 1920 VAR V: 12 to 1080 SAFETY Set to ON to display the safety zone for the selected aspect marker, and specify the range.
  • Page 68: Specifying And Displaying Cursors

    Specifying and Displaying <MARKER SETTING> page Cursors You can display cursors on the viewfinder and monitor screens. Example: Box cursor Item Function CURSOR Select the type (BOX/CROSS) of the cursor to be displayed. POS1 H/V Set the H (horizontal) position Activating/deactivating cursor display on (–958 to +956) and the V (vertical) position (–538 to +536) of the center.
  • Page 69: Detailed Function Settings

    Item Indication Detailed Function NEAR END Displays the NEAR END value of the power supply selected with Settings DCIN TYPE. Displays the END value of the power supply selected with DCIN TYPE. You can use the <SW ASSIGN 1> and <SW The only items that can be changed on this page ASSIGN 2>...
  • Page 70: Setting The Gain

    Setting page for assignable button 1 Setting the Gain If the gain of the video amplifier of the unit is to be switched using the gain switch of the RM- B150 Remote Control Unit, the gain values for the corresponding switch positions must be The setting pages for buttons 2, 3, 5 to 8, N and C specified in advance.
  • Page 71: Detailed Shutter Settings

    page (see page 123) of the Camera >USER Detailed Shutter (OPERATION) menu. ADD: After a Continuous mode operation to Settings specify a shutter value in the [deg] field, you can use ADD to register that value as a new shutter step. If eight shutter step values have been already registered, “STEPS FULL”...
  • Page 72: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    • In angle compensation mode, the shutter is Restoring Factory automatically switched to ON. Default Settings GAIN (gain compensation mode): When the frame rate is changed, the video level is held constant by automatically adjusting the electrical gain. The shutter angle is held constant.
  • Page 73: Selecting The Gamma

    Using the Standard Gamma Selecting the Gamma Standard gamma provides video gamma curves intended mainly for the creation of broadcast content. It is used in combination with the Knee function, which adjusts the dynamic range of high-luminance areas. In addition to the built-in standard gamma and When STANDARD is selected on the first line of HyperGamma curves, you can create and use TABLE on the <GAMMA>...
  • Page 74: Using S-Log

    You can select “S-LOG A” (Sony-Log) on shown in the “Video output with 18% TABLE and SPECIAL on the <GAMMA> page. Sony Log (called “S-Log” below) is a gamma gray card” column of the “Available function optimized for CCD cameras. It was Hyper Gamma choices”...
  • Page 75: Using Iso800 Mode

    HG8009G33. For more information about S-Log, refer to the “S- 1) CvpFileEditor is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Log Whitepaper”. Contact a Sony service representative for information about how to obtain To select a user gamma table this whitepaper.
  • Page 76: Inverting The Camera Picture

    Inverting the Camera you can download the latest version from “eCSite”, the site for downloading business and Picture professional software from Sony Corporation. If you have not registered at “eCSite,” access the following URL and register. https://www.ecspert.sony.biz/ecsite/center/ The image-inversion function allows you to...
  • Page 77: Display Settings

    Display Settings Detailed Video Format Settings The display of the control panel displays VTR On this unit, you can select the video formats menus and information such as audio levels, listed in the following table. warnings, operating status indications, time data, Frame rate Signal format Bit length...
  • Page 78: Setting The Video Format In The Vtr Menu

    Setting the Video Format in the <OUTPUT FORMAT> page VTR Menu Use FORMAT or OTHERS in the SYSTEM Setup menu to select the system signal format. Notes • The tape formats supported by this unit may differ from those supported by other VTRs. Before selecting the tape format, be sure to read “About Recording/Playback Formats”...
  • Page 79 Submenu window To set with OTHERS Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to select LINE in the submenu window if Press the menu selection button necessary. “SYSTEM” on the control panel. A setting window appears. The SYSTEM Setup menu appears. Setting window Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to move the cursor to OTHERS, and then press the dial.
  • Page 80: Relation Between Playback And Recording Signals And Video Monitor Output Signals

    A bar appears for formats that cannot be Press the SELECT/ENTER dial. used. A yellow check mark appears for “CANCEL” and “OK” appear at the bottom formats that can be used, and the current of the screen. format flashes. To change the “SELECT FPS” setting, move the cursor and press the ENTER button while Move the cursor to the format you want holding the FUNC button down.
  • Page 81: Power Saving Mode

    2 Turn the AUX IN input circuits off by Power Saving Mode making the following settings: - On the <GENLOCK> page of the Camera >MAINTENANCE menu, set REFERENCE to something other than AUX IN - Set audio input to something other than SDI - Set TC REGEN SRC to something other than AUX IN.
  • Page 82: Chapter 4 Recording/Playback

    If the Note reels will not move, there is no slack to adjust. Use this unit or Sony SRW series video cassette recorder to rewind tapes. Do not use cassettes which have been rewound by other units or by rewinders.
  • Page 83: Preventing Accidental Erasure

    Note Recording When you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, take out the cassette to protect the tape and turn off the power. Preventing Accidental Erasure Before recording, it is necessary to set the The following procedure prevents cassettes from following items.
  • Page 84 Submenu window Select FORMAT LIST, and then press the SELECT/ENTER dial. Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to The Format List screen appears. select a sub-item in the submenu window, and then press the dial. A setting window appears. Setting window A bar appears for formats that cannot be used.
  • Page 85: Making Audio Signal Settings

    Press the SELECT/ENTER dial. Making Audio Signal Settings Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select other Use the VTR >AUDIO Setup menu to make tracks and steps 3 and 4 to select other settings related to audio signals. signals. To display the AUDIO Setup menu To select audio signals to monitor Press the menu selection button “AUDIO”.
  • Page 86: Setting Recording Audio Levels

    Full Ref: Display the reference level (+4 To select the digital audio signal mixing dBu) as 0 dB. method Fine: Display a scale with steps of 0.25 dB centered around. Press the SELECT/ENTER dial. To set recording audio levels The AUDIO Setup >REC LEVEL in the VTR menu allows you to set recording audio levels for the individual channels.
  • Page 87: Making Timecode And User Bits Settings

    Turn clockwise to raise the level and turn CTL: Display CTL signals. counterclockwise to lower it. TC: Display timecode. UBIT: Display user bit data. To reset the setting Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to move the Press the SELECT/ENTER dial. cursor to RESET, and press the dial. To select timecode to record Press the SELECT/ENTER dial.
  • Page 88 Menu item User bits Cursor OTHERS (MAIN) MODE >RT REC (MAIN) >UBG SOURCE Regenerate the user bits of the timecode selected with REGEN SOURCE. – Arbitrary user bits can be preset, regardless of the Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to setting of TCG select the digit that you want to modify, MODE (TIMER then press the dial.
  • Page 89: Shooting

    • IN (recording start point) To record user bits • OUT (recording end point) By setting user bits, you can record up to eight • Tape Format hexadecimal digits of information (date, time, • Duration (time from In point to Out point) etc.) in timecode tracks.
  • Page 90: Continuous Recording

    For details, see “Adjusting the White Balance REGENE SOURCE to INT L (see page 160) in (in Custom Mode)” (page 57). the VTR >TC Setup menu. Aim the camera at the subject and When the unit is in recording pause adjust the focus and zoom.
  • Page 91: Playback - Checking The Recording

    Note Playback – Checking the When SYSYTEM Setup >SERVO >EOS MODE in the VTR menu is set to “NORM”, the unit plays Recording about 10 seconds of the recorded portion. If the end point cannot be found, the unit enters recording pause mode at that point.
  • Page 92 To select time data to display during playback Proceed as follows to select the type of time data to display during playback. Display the TC Setup menu (see page 87). Select TIMER SEL. The TIMER SEL settings window appears. (See “To select the type of time data to Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to display”...
  • Page 93: Checking The Last Three Seconds Of The Recording -Recording Review

    To automatically optimize the tracking For details, see “Setting the Camera Outputs” (page 58). Select “AUTO” in step 3 of the procedure for playback with manual tracking control. Step 4 and following are not necessary. When the tracking has been automatically optimized, the tracking control is not released even if the cassette is ejected or the system is powered off.
  • Page 94 To output VTR playback signals to the HD SDI MON1 and HD SDI MON2 connectors, and output the camera picture to the viewfinder and the TEST OUT connector On the <PB/MON LUT> page (see page 113) of the OPERATION menu, set MON to AUTO and set VF/VBS to CAM.
  • Page 95: Chapter 5 Memory Recording (With Hksr-9002 Installed)

    Memory Recording (With HKSR-9002 Installed) Chapter You can use the memory on the optional HKSR- Timer Rec 9002 Picture Cache Board to perform the following kinds of recording while maintaining the high quality of the HDCAM-SR (1920 × 1080) format. •...
  • Page 96: Auto Timer Rec

    Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to Auto Timer Rec select the number of frames to record in one take. Note Start recording. In the SYSTEM Setup menu, set SELECT FPS to “OFF”. In Manual Timer Rec mode, “M” appears on the HOME screen before the number of lines In the SYSTEM Setup menu, set EDIT of the signal format.
  • Page 97: Cache Rec

    To check the amount of data in memory Cache Rec Press FUNC + HOME twice. The amount appears at the bottom of the display, together with information such as the time remaining until the start of the next recording (see page 101).
  • Page 98 Put this unit into standby on mode (the button is pressed. (The values shown are approximate and obtained when the frame mode in which the drum is rotating). frequency is 1080/59P.) To switch from standby off mode to standby on mode Status of this unit Recording start timing When the unit is in stop mode, press the...
  • Page 99: Chapter 6 Sr Motion (With Hksr-9002 Installed)

    SR Motion (With HKSR-9002 Installed) Chapter Target frame frequency Overview Normally, the frame frequency of recorded material is set before shooting. For example, it is usually 24 Hz for movies, and usually 29.97 Hz or 25 Hz for TV programming. After shooting, when the material is played back, it is played at that set rate.
  • Page 100 for editing or other post-processing in 1080/ In SR Motion shooting, it is possible to set the 23.98PsF format. target frame frequency and the system frequency at recording time to different values. For Relation between the target frame example, if 50 frames are recorded with the target frame frequency set to 23.98 Hz and the system frequency and the number of frames shot frequency set to 59.94 Hz, then 50 frames per...
  • Page 101: Operation Flow

    1 second recorded S59P(23PsF) 50 frames in total Record at 50 fps 1 second played back Play back at 23PsF 24 frames in total 24 frames playback/50 frames recorded = 0.48 times normal speed Playback of tapes recorded with SR Motion Operation during slow and quick motion When you play a tape that was recorded with SR shooting...
  • Page 102 Menu Settings State of the unit Format SELECT System Format Reference TEST FORMAT frame indication signal SIGNAL FRAME frequency frame output (target (Hz) frequency (when VBS frame (Hz) is selected) frequency) 4:2:2 23.98 23/24 When set to 23.98 1080 S23PsF 23.98 525/59.94i “ON”...
  • Page 103 Menu Settings State of the unit Format SELECT System Format Reference TEST FORMAT frame indication signal SIGNAL FRAME frequency frame output (target (Hz) frequency (when VBS frame (Hz) is selected) frequency) 4:4:4 SQ 23.98 23/24 When set to 23.98 1080 S23PsF 23.98 525/59 “ON”...
  • Page 104 Menu Settings State of the unit Format SELECT System Format Reference TEST FORMAT frame indication signal SIGNAL FRAME frequency frame output (target (Hz) frequency (when VBS frame (Hz) is selected) frequency) 4:4:4 HQ 23.98 23/24 When set to 23.98 1080 S23PsF 23.98 525/59.94i “ON”...
  • Page 105: Select Fps Function

    number of frames to extract during recording Select FPS Function provides motion effects with variable speeds (Ramp function). The number of frames recorded in one second is displayed in units of FPS (frames per second). It can be set at steps of 1 FPS within the following range.
  • Page 106: Using The Select Fps Function

    Format: S59P (23PsF) SELECT FPS = ON Number of frames shot: 50 FPS Shooting at 50 FPS Data transfer at 60P NV: Ineffective frame HKSR-9002 Store only effective frames in memory. Record only effective frames onto tape (record with continuous 24F timecode). Converted to 23.98PsF when SELECT FPS is set to “OFF”...
  • Page 107 Playback speed The S in S59P indicates that SR Motion is enabled (SELECT FPS is set to “ON”). The 59P indicates that FPS FORMAT is set to Number of frames (FPS) 59.94P. (23PsF) indicates that the target To confirm the new setting, press the frame frequency setting is 23.98PsF.
  • Page 108 2 Set the number of frames to be shot Start recording. During recording, (FPS value). change the FPS value as required. 3 Start recording. During recording, Stop recording. change the FPS value as required by turning the SELECT/ENTER dial. While holding the FUNC button down, 4 Stop recording.
  • Page 109: Using The Ramp Function

    SELECT FPS: ON manually vary the speed within that range, and auto mode, in which you specify start and end FRAME SIGNAL (signal format) frames and a duration, and allow the unit to vary FORMAT (target 4:2:2 4:4:4 4:4:4 the speed automatically according to preset rules. (system frame (YCbCr)
  • Page 110 When the number of frames shot changes to that To vary the number of frames shot of the end point, the values of the ramp start automatically point and the ramp end point are exchanged. To stop the number of frames shot Operating mode: Auto (Linear), Auto (Inverse), changes or Auto (Even)
  • Page 111 Open a new file in a text editor. Enter two or more number of frames shot values. Enter each value on its own line. Save the file as a CSV file (file extension “.csv”) in the “Memory Stick” (located in /MSSONY/PRO/VTR/SRW9000). Note If you specify a folder other than the above folder, With the FUNC button held down,...
  • Page 112 limit was set with Manu Spd1. Otherwise it is the upper limit.) Press the HOME button to return to the HOME screen. With the FUNC button held down, press the SELECT/ENTER dial twice. A screen like the following appears, in which you can check the settings.
  • Page 113: Camera Menu Configuration

    Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Chapter Camera Menu Configuration The Camera menu enables various detailed settings of the camera. In addition to the subdisplay pages, the menus are displayed in the control panel display, on the viewfinder, and on an external monitor. The available menus are: USER menu This menu can include menu pages selected from among the OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE,...
  • Page 114 Menu page title USER menu No. Source menu/Page No. <OTHERS 1> (when the MAINTENANCE M13[M09] optional HKSR-9002 is installed) a) in Cine/Cine-EI mode For the items on each page, see the corresponding source menu page in “Camera Menu List” (page 119).
  • Page 115: Basic Camera Menu Operations

    Control panel Basic Camera Menu SELECT/ENTER dial Operations BACK button HOME button For Camera menu operations, you can use the display/menu operations section on the right side of the main unit, the control panel, or the optional SYSTEM button FUNC button AP-1 Assistant Panel.
  • Page 116: Displaying Setting Pages

    However, the LOCK switches function TOP MENU screen independently. When you want to lock the operation section on the right side panel or the AP-1, turn on the LOCK switch on that side. Note When the subdisplay is in data modification mode (“?” symbol shown at the right corner) (page 117), menu operations on the viewfinder or monitor screen are disabled.
  • Page 117: Setting Menu Items

    CONTENTS page (Example: USER menu) Setting Menu Items cursor If a “?” symbol is flashing at the left of the page If the screen can be scrolled, arrows indicate number, press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to the direction of scrolling. change it to the cursor (c or b).
  • Page 118 Position the cursor the character to be entered and press the MENU SEL/ ENTER dial. To enter a space: Select INS on the line below the character list. To delete the character: Select DEL. To return to step 1 without changing the character: Select RET.
  • Page 119: Camera Menu List

    Camera Menu List The following tables list the menus and menu items in the Camera menu. • For the pages that have been registered in the USER menu at the factory, the USER menu page numbers are indicated in parentheses in the No. column of the tables. •...
  • Page 120 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <‘ ! ’ IND> 02(U02) ND [IND] ON ON, OFF [IND]: Set whether to be Specify included in the ‘ ! ’ [NORMAL] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ABNORMAL indications on the 1 –...
  • Page 121 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <MARKER 04(U03) CENTER ON, OFF SETTING> 1, 2, 3, 4 1: Entire cross Specify markers 2: Entire cross with a hole 3: Center 4: Center with a hole SAFETY ON, OFF 90.0% 80.0%, 90.0%, 92.5%, 95.0%...
  • Page 122 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <MONITOR 07(U06) COLOR COLOR COLOR, R, G, B OUTPUT> [SIG] VF VF (display Set up the monitor only) output [SRC] CAM CAM, AUTO, MIX (display Note only) The MLUT [MLUT] OFF ON, OFF function is enabled (display only)
  • Page 123 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <PB MIX 09(U08) MIX TYPE MIX, WIPE SETTING> Specify mixing of DIRECTION CAM, PB the playback MODE Y-MIX Y-MIX, picture WIRE(W), WIRE(B) LEVEL 0 to 80% WIPE LAYOUT HOR, VERT PB POSITION HOR: RIGHT HOR: RIGHT, VERT:...
  • Page 124 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SUBDISPLAY 11(U11) 23.98P 422 NO ASSIGN, Register the formats to 1> _23.98P 444HQ, be selected on the Register formats so S23.98P 444HQ, subdisplay. Select from that they can be _23.98P 444SQ, among the formats selected on the AP- S23.98P 444SQ,...
  • Page 125 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SUBDISPLAY 11(U11) 24P 422 Same as above Register the formats to 1> be selected on the 25P 422 Same as above Register formats so subdisplay. Select from 29.97P 422 Same as above that they can be among the formats 50P 422...
  • Page 126 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <PAGE SELECT> SHUTTER ON, OFF Select pages to be RAMP (appears ON, OFF displayed on the only when the subdisplay optional HKSR- 9002 is installed) FORMAT ON, OFF ON, OFF GAIN/WHITE/ ON, OFF 5600K...
  • Page 127 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SW ASSIGN 1> 13(U13) ASSIGN SW1 OFF, ND, REC Select from among the Assign functions to REVIEW, functions displayed on ASSIGN SW2 assignable buttons/ PB(VF/VBS), the corresponding ASSIGN SW3 switch MLUT, FAN subpage.
  • Page 128 FILE ID Max.14 Enter a comment for the characters operator file to be written to a “Memory Stick”. See “Specifying a character string” (page 117). CAM CODE SRW-9000PL Camera code Display only DATE Date Display only Camera Menu List...
  • Page 129 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <LENS FILE> 18(U18) FILE 1 to 32 Lens files No Offset Lens file name Display only operations CENTER Set and store the center MARKER marker position: H POS: Increasing the H POS –96 to +95 value moves it to the...
  • Page 130: Paint Menu

    PAINT Menu : Enabled in Custom mode only (Switch settings, such as ON/OFF, are fixed to the defaults in Cine and Cine-EI modes.) : Enabled in all operation modes : Enabled in Custom and Cine modes only Execute by ENTER : Execute by pressing the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.
  • Page 131 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <GAMMA> P03[P02] LEVEL [R] [G] [B] [M] –99 to +99 R, G, B, and M Select or adjust the (U20) (master) values can be gamma set independently. BLACK [M] 0 –99 to +99 Only M (master) value can be set.
  • Page 132 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <BLACK P04[ - - ] LEVEL [R] [G] [B] [M] –99 to +99 R, G, B, and M GAMMA> (master) values can be Adjust the contrast set independently. near black RANGE HIGH LOW, L.MID,...
  • Page 133 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <WHITE CLIP> P07[ - - ] W CLIP [R] [G] [B] [M] –99 to +99 R, G, B, and M Adjust the clip (master) values can be level for high- set independently.
  • Page 134 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <DETAIL 2> P09[ - - ] H/V RATIO –99 to +99 Specify the vertical Adjust the factor of the contour emphasis of edges emphasis (absolute in the video values are displayed in ABS mode).
  • Page 135 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <USER MATRIX> P11[ - - ] –99 to +99 Adjust the color –99 to +99 components –99 to +99 without affecting –99 to +99 the black and white –99 to +99 components –99 to +99 MATRIX...
  • Page 136 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SHUTTER> or P13[P03] SHUTTER ON, OFF Setting to ON displays <SHUTTER/FPS> (U21) the current shutter (appears only when values in the [deg] and the optional [sec] columns. HKSR-9002 is [deg]: Shutter angle installed) (360.0 to 4.3) Adjust the shutter...
  • Page 137 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <RAMP> P14[P04] CURRENT Current FPS value (appears only when (U22) START 24 FPS Same as FRAME Sets the starting FPS. the optional RATE on the HKSR-9002 is <SHUTTER/FPS> installed) page Setup and 24 FPS Same as FRAME...
  • Page 138 “Memory Stick”. FILE ID Max.14 characters Enter a comment for the scene files to be written to a “Memory Stick”. CAM CODE SRW-9000PL Camera code Display only (when files made by the unit are detected, “SRW- 9000PL” is displayed). DATE...
  • Page 139: Maintenance Menu

    MAINTENANCE Menu : Enabled in Custom mode only : Enabled in all operation modes : Enabled in Custom and Cine modes only Execute by ENTER : Execute by pressing the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. Notes • The markings [M01] to [M12] in the No. column indicate the page numbers in Cine/Cine-EI mode. •...
  • Page 140 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <AUTO AUTO Execute by ENTER SETUP> [ - - ] BLACK Various auto AUTO Execute by ENTER balance WHITE adjustments AUTO Execute by ENTER LEVEL AUTO Execute by ENTER Note WHITE Do not execute if a flat SHADING...
  • Page 141 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <BLACK V SAW [R][G][B][M] –99 to +99 R, G, and B values can SHADING> [ - - ] 0 0 0 0 be set independently. Adjust the M (master) value can V PARA 0 0 0 0 –99 to +99...
  • Page 142 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OUTPUT CURRENT 23.98PsF 422 Display only FORMAT> [M02] NEXT 23.98PsF Display only Select the output video format SCAN PROGRESSIVE PROGRESSIVE, INTERLACE FRAME 23.98 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, Appears when 50, 59.94 PROGRESSIVE is selected for SCAN.
  • Page 143 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <BATT ALARM BATT TYPE BP-GL AC ADP, For settings about SET> [M05] LITHIUM, BP-GL, remaining battery Set the voltage OTHERS1, power, see item values to trigger OTHERS2 “BATTERY” (page alarm indications 171) in “VTR Menu NEAR END 11.9(AC),...
  • Page 144 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 1> FAN MODE AUTO1 AUTO1, AUTO2, Select the operation Set various [M08] MIN, MAX modes of the fans subsidiary (U22 or AUTO1: functions Automatically when the controlled optional according to the HKSR- internal 9002 is...
  • Page 145 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 1> SD-BAR SMPTE SMPTE, EIA, Select the color bar Set various [M08] FULL (EBU), 95%, format for SD output subsidiary (U22 or NTSC100% EBU, PAL100%: With functions (PAL100%) 1.000 formats when the AUDIO SG ON, OFF...
  • Page 146 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 2> DATE TYPE 5 M/D/Y 1 Y/Mn/D Select the date display Set various [M09] 2 Mn/D mode subsidiary 3 D/M/Y Y: Year functions 4 D/M Mn: Month (numeric) 5 M/D/Y M: Month (abbr.
  • Page 147 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 2> TEST2 MODE 20% STEP 20% STEP, 10STEP 20% STEP: 20%- Set various [M09] steps up to full subsidiary scale when functions gamma is OFF 10STEP: 10%-steps up to 100% when gamma is OFF WHITE A.LVL...
  • Page 148: File Menu

    FILE ID Max.14 Enter a comment for the characters operator file to be written to a “Memory Stick”. See “Specifying a character string” (page 117). CAM CODE SRW-9000PL Camera code Display only DATE Date Display only Camera Menu List...
  • Page 149 “Memory Stick” FILE ID Max.14 Enter a comment for the characters scene files to be written to a “Memory Stick” See “Specifying a character string” (page 117). CAM CODE SRW-9000PL Camera code Display only DATE Date Display only Camera Menu List...
  • Page 150 FILE ID Max.14 Enter a comment for the characters reference file to be written to a “Memory Stick” See “Specifying a character string” (page 117). CAM CODE SRW-9000PL Camera code Display only DATE Date Display only <USER GAMMA> F04 USER [F02]...
  • Page 151 Enter a comment for the lens characters file to be written to a “Memory Stick”. See “Specifying a character string” (page 117). CAM CODE SRW-9000PL Camera code Display only DATE Date Display only <OHB FILE> F06[ - - ] STORE FILE...
  • Page 152 FILE menu Page title Item Default Settings Remarks <FILE PRESET 2> F08 USER Execute by Restore factory defaults [F05] GAMMA ENTER FILE USER MLUT Execute by Restore factory defaults FILE ENTER LENS FILE Execute by Restore factory defaults for ENTER all lens files (ALL) 1 to 32 (when a...
  • Page 153: Diagnosis Menu

    This menu is for viewing only and no setting is possible. DIAGNOSIS menu Page title Item Indication Remarks <BOARD OK, NG Display only (If NG is displayed, consult STATUS> your local Sony representative.) OK, NG OK, NG OK, NG <PLD VERSION> D02 Vx.xxx Display only Vx.xxx Display only Vx.xxx...
  • Page 154: Editing The User Menu

    If the CONTENTS page is appears, Editing the USER Menu turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to move the cursor to any of USER 1 EDIT to USER 19 EDIT, and then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. If a different page is appears, turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial until the desired page appears, and then press the MENU SEL/ You can select pages and items from the...
  • Page 155 1Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial until the page that has the desired items appears, then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 2Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to move the cursor to the desired item, then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The USER 2 EDIT page appears again, displaying the newly added item.
  • Page 156 press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to the cursor to “ESC” at the top right of the screen, then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. display the EDIT PAGE page. The EDIT PAGE screen appears again. If a different page appears, turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial until the EDIT PAGE To delete a page screen appears, and then press the MENU...
  • Page 157: Returning The User Menu To The Factory Defaults

    VTR Menu Operations Displaying VTR Menus Press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The VTR menu of this unit contains three setup The page selected in step 1 is moved to the menus. position selected in step 3. • TC Setup menu (page 159) In the above example, <PB MIX SETTING>...
  • Page 158 Cursor Press the SELECT/ENTER dial. A submenu window opens for the selected item. If the selected item is a command, the command is executed. Submenu window Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to select the desired setting in the submenu window if necessary. A setting window opens.
  • Page 159: Vtr Menu List

    VTR Menu List TC (Timecode) Setup Menu The TC (timecode) Setup menu allows you to make settings related to timecode. • Factory default settings are underlined. • Square brackets indicate settings as displayed in setting windows (see page 158). Item Settings TIMER SEL Selects the type of time data to use.
  • Page 160 Item Settings REGENE SOURCE Selects the timecode to be regenerated by the internal timecode generator. INT L [Internal LTC]: Timecode recorded in the longitudinal direction on the tape EXT L [External LTC]: Timecode input to the TC IN connector AUX L [AUX LTC]: LTC time data of the multiplexed signal input to the AUX IN connector (when the optional HKSR-9001 is installed) AUX V [AUX VITC]: VITC time data of the multiplexed...
  • Page 161: Video Setup Menu

    Item Settings OTHERS (MAIN) RT REC Selects whether or not to record the real time in user bits Other settings related to (see page 89). main timecode OFF [Off]: Do not record. VITC [VITC UB]: Record in VITC. V+L [VITC UB+LTC UB]: Record in VITC and LTC. LTC [LTC UB]: Record in LTC.
  • Page 162: Audio Setup Menu

    AUDIO Setup Menu The AUDIO Setup menu allows you to make settings related to audio signals. • Factory default settings are underlined. • Square brackets indicate settings as displayed in setting windows (see page 158). Item Settings INPUT SEL TRACK1 Selects the signal to assign to track 1.
  • Page 163 Item Settings OUTPUT SEL Selects the track to assign to channel 1 of the SDI output. Track selection (when the Track1 to Track12 optional HKSR-9001 is Selects the track to assign to channel 2 of the SDI output. installed) Track1 to Track12 (Track 2) Selects the track to assign to channel 3 of the SDI output.
  • Page 164: System Setup Menu

    Item Settings MIC LEV/LIM Track1 Specifies limiter ON or OFF settings for the audio levels Microphone level and of microphones connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 Track2 limiter settings connectors. Track3 (Only when INPUT SEL is –34dB/Off, –34dB/On, –46dB/Off, –46dB/On, –58dB/Off, Track4 set to “ANA1”...
  • Page 165 Item Settings FORMAT LINE Sets the number of effective lines and the scanning system. Signal format settings 1080I [1080I] 1080P [1080PsF/P] FRAME When SELECT FPS is set to “OFF”, sets the operation frame frequency. When SELECT FPS is set to “ON”, sets the target frame frequency.
  • Page 166 Item Settings FORMAT FPS FORMAT Selects the system format when the Select FPS function is Signal format settings enabled. DEF [Default]: Use the factory default settings. 23/24 [23.98/24] 25 [25] 29/30 [29.97/30] 50 [50] 59/60 [59.94/60] For details on the settings, see “Select FPS Function” (page 105).
  • Page 167 Item Settings KEYMAP EJECT DIS [Disable]: Disable the button. Key map settings EJECT button ENA [Enable]: Enable the button. function STOP STOP button function PLAY PLAY button function REC button function REW button function FFWD F FWD button function PAUSE PAUSE button function KEY INHI...
  • Page 168 Item Settings SERVO STBY OFF Sets the time after the tape stops until the system enters tape protect mode (still timer). 1sec [1sec]: After 1 second 5sec [5sec]: After 5 seconds 10sec [10sec]: After 10 seconds 20sec [20sec]: After 20 seconds 30sec [30sec]: After 30 seconds 40sec [40sec]: After 40 seconds 50sec [50sec]: After 50 seconds...
  • Page 169 Item Settings EDIT IN POINT Set time data to cue up (Mark IN data). (The time data set is displayed in the format “IN: xx:xx:xx:xx” in the time data field of the display.) TIMER REC Sets the Timer Rec operating mode when the HKSR-9002 is installed.
  • Page 170 Item Settings EDIT RAMP Auto When RAMP is set to “LINE”, “INV”, or “EVEN”, sets the Spd2 number of frames shot of the ramp start point or the number of frames shot of the ramp end point (1FRM/FPS). (This is the number of frames shot at the end point when the number of frames shot of the start point was set with Auto Spd1.
  • Page 171 Item Settings BATTERY BATT TYPE Selects the type of battery to attach to the battery attachment Settings relating to section. remaining battery power AC [AC Adapter]: AC adaptor display Li-ion [Li-ion Battery] BP-GL [BP-GL Battery]: BP-GL95 OTH1 [Other 1] OTH2 [Other 2] Near For the battery type selected with the previous item BATT TYPE, sets the threshold voltage to issue a “near-end...
  • Page 172: Chapter 8 Storage And Retrieval Of User Setting Data

    Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data Chapter When you remount a lens after using another lens, File Configuration you can easily recall the appropriate compensation for that lens by loading the corresponding lens file. For non-serial lenses Select the lens file (File No. 1 to 32) corresponding to the mounted lens using the You can store settings and adjustment values as subdisplay or the <LENS FILE>...
  • Page 173 Items stored data can be retrieved to reproduce the same camera settings for the actual take. The items that are stored in reference files are For file operations, use the <SCENE FILE> page marked with “√” in the “R” column of the table in of the PAINT or FILE menu.
  • Page 174 Items stored The items that are stored in OHB files are marked with “√” in the “O” column of the table in “List of Items Stored in Files” (page 175). File Configuration...
  • Page 175: List Of Items Stored In Files

    List of Items Stored in Files The items that are stored in scene files, reference files, lens files, and OHB files are listed in the table below. For details on setting values, see the corresponding items in the table in “Camera Menu List” (page 119). S: Scene file R: Reference file L: Lens file...
  • Page 176 Menu page (No. in Custom mode) Item √ √ <DETAIL 2> H/V RATIO √ √ (P09) FREQ √ √ MIX RATIO √ √ KNEE APT √ √ KNEE APT ON/OFF √ √ <SKIN DETAIL> SKIN DTL ON/OFF √ √ (P10) PHASE √...
  • Page 177: File Operations

    Removing a “Memory Stick” File Operations Confirm that the access lamp is not lit in red, then lightly push in the “Memory Stick” to release the lock. Note If the access lamp is lit in red, data is being read from or written to the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 178: Storage And Retrieval Of The Operator File

    You can add a comment (maximum: 14 characters) to be sotred with the operator file by specifying it on the FILE ID line. For details on how to enter a comment, see “Specifying a character string” (page 117). To retrieve on operator file stored on a “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 179: Storage And Retrieval Of The Scene Files

    To store the data as a lens file in built-in To store Move the cursor to WRITE (CAM t MS) and memory then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. As required, set the items marked with “√” in the You can add a comment (maximum length: 14 L column of the table in “List of Items Stored in characters) to be saved with the lens file on the Files”...
  • Page 180: Storage And Retrieval Of Reference Files

    During the storage process, “MEMORY STICK Storage and Retrieval of ACCESS” is displayed. Reference Files When storage is completed, “COMPLETE” appears. Use the <REFERENCE> page of the FILE menu. To retrieve a scene file stored in built-in memory Move the cursor to the number of the file that you wish to retrieve and press the MENU SEL/ ENTER dial.
  • Page 181: Reading User Gamma Curves

    Insert the “Memory Stick” into the (MS t CAM) in the MLUT section and press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. “Memory Stick” slot of the unit. Move the cursor to READ (MS t Storing OHB Files CAM) and press the MENU SEL/ ENTER dial.
  • Page 182: Resetting To The Factory Defaults

    To load the ND offset values Execute AUTO BLACK on the <AUTO The appropriate ND offset value is retrieved SETUP> page of the MAINTENANCE automatically when you switch from one ND menu. filter to another. Connect a waveform monitor to the HD To initialize the ND offset values SDI MON1 connector or HD SDI On the <FILE PRESET>...
  • Page 183 • To reset the data of a specific lens file, specify To reset the files and settings all at once the file number in the No. column and press the You can reset all files except the OHB file MENU SEL/ENTER dial. Then move the simultaneously.
  • Page 184: Appendixes

    Appendixes • Set VBS of CHAR to ON on the <CHAR/ Using the RM-B750 MARK MIX> page of the USER (OPERATION) menu. Settings on the RM-B750 MONITOR button When the RM-B750 Remote Control Unit (optional) is connected, you can control the menu settings of the unit and monitor the camera images on the display of the RM-B750.
  • Page 185: Monitoring The Camera Image

    Monitoring the Camera Image Camera images are output as VBS signals and can be monitored on the display of the RM-B750 and on a monitor connected to the MONITOR connector of the RM-B750. Settings on this unit Set RM VIDEO to VBS on the <MONITOR OUTPUT>...
  • Page 186: Warning System

    Alarm tone 0060 LOST LOCK – Problem Operation on the VTR Action to take module Servo lock lost during Recording continues, but Turn off the power and contact a Sony service recording. the results may be invalid. representative. Warning System...
  • Page 187 “Description” column in the table of REC RF”). type of error. “Error messages” (page 189). Or contact a Sony service representative. If a slack error occurs, refer to the maintenance manual and remove the cassette, or contact a Sony service representative.
  • Page 188: Warning/Error Messages

    Warning/Error Messages Warning and Error Messages Related to the Camera Module If low battery power is detected, or if an error or other abnormal condition occurs on power on or during operation, the RUN indicator flashes and alarm message flash on the viewfinder, on an external monitor, and in the subdisplay.
  • Page 189: Error Messages Related To The Vtr Module

    When the unit stops operating correctly because If the same error message appears again when the of an internal error, a warning tone sounds and a unit is powered on, contact a Sony service popup window appears on the display of the representative.
  • Page 190: Warning Messages Related To The Vtr Module

    Code Message Description Code Message Description 0013 DC OVERLOAD Current of 10 A or 0068 SLACK-20 Capstan drive voltage higher is being supplied error was detected. to the DC IN 11-17V 0069 SLACK-21 Capstan FG error was connector or the battery detected.
  • Page 191 The control panel is not connected. The main unit operates normally without the control panel. On how to clear this message, contact a Sony service There is no current error representative. (see page 188). 000D CAM MISSING An internal communication error There are three current warnings.
  • Page 192 Code Message Description Code Message Description 0012 TELE-FILE Defect of the Telefile 0030 NO SDI INPUT When the optional BROKEN label on the cassette HKSR-9001 is was detected. installed, there is no Change the cassette. valid input to the (If this message AUX IN connector.
  • Page 193: Precautions

    Code Message Description Precautions 0060 LOST LOCK Capstan servo lock lost during playback or recording. (This message remains even after servo lock is restored. You can erase it by pressing Use and Storage the PLAY button.) 0061 SERVO NOT The servo control Do not subject the unit to severe shocks READY system is not in...
  • Page 194: About A "Memory Stick

    - Very humid or subject to corrosive substances • To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data. • Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law.
  • Page 195: Maintenance And Inspections

    When condensation is detected If the condensation detection mechanism detects Contact a Sony service or sales representative for condensation on the head drum during use, a more information about inspections. popup window appears on the display of the control panel, displaying the message “VTR:...
  • Page 196: About Recording/Playback Formats

    About Recording/Playback Formats The following table shows how HDCAM SR tapes recorded on the unit are played back on the SRW- 5000/5500, etc. Yes: Recordable/playable No: Not compatible PB: Playback only PB(Spl): Video playback of every other frame, with audio muted Signal Scanning System...
  • Page 197 Signal Scanning System Recording SRW- SRW- SRW-5000/ SRW- SRW- format system frame Rate (Video 9000/ 1+SRPC-1 5500 5800 5100 frequency NET) 9000PL (440/880 (440 Mbps) (440/880 (440/880 (440/880 Mbps) Mbps) Mbps) Mbps) 1080/4:4:4 Interlaced 880 Mbps RGB(HQ) (HKSR- (HKSR- 1080/4:4:4 5803HQ) 5103) RGB (HQ,...
  • Page 198: What Are Dual Link And 3G

    Dual Link allows you to double the number of What Are Dual Link and frames to 4:2:2 60P. HD SDI OUT A = Even lines/Odd lines (alternating on each frame) HD SDI OUT B = Odd lines/Even lines (alternating on each frame) Note When the optional HKSR-9001 is installed in this In the SMPTE-372M 4:2:2 60P standard, the active lines...
  • Page 199 HDSDI formats supported by the SRW-9000PL 1.5G Single Link 1.5G Dual Link Format 4:2:2 (YCbCr) RGB 4:4:4 4:2:2 (YCbCr) 60P Frame rate 30/1.001PsF 30/1.001PsF 60/1.001P 25PsF 25PsF 24PsF 24PsF 24/1.001PsF 24/1.001PsF 60/1.001i 60/1.001i Effective frame size × 1920 × 1080 1920 ×...
  • Page 200: Mpeg-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License

    MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT Specifications PORTFOLIO LICENSE THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE General MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON- Power requirements COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR 11 to 17 V DC Power consumption (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE Approx.
  • Page 201 T10 ISO450 (29.97PsF, D-RANGE EXTEND) 1) Selection on <BASE SETTING> page of the Camera >MAINTENANCE menu. Gain selection –6, –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB Horizontal resolution 1000TV lines (at center of screen) 5% or higher modulation Audio Performance Reference input levels LINE: +4 dBu MIC: –34 dBv/–46 dBv/–58 dBv...
  • Page 202 BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω • Always verify that the unit is operating DC OUT properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE 4-pin, (for wireless microphone LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND receiver), 11 to 17 V DC (max. 0.5 A)
  • Page 203: Color Space According To The Color Space Settings

    Color Space According to the COLOR SPACE Rw, Gw, Bw: RGB values for the original color Settings space for S-GAMUT R, G, B: Values after being converted to the color space for conventional cameras 2. Color space for film The color space for film shown in the above chart represents measurements from VISION Premier Film EK 2393.
  • Page 204: Lip Sync Compensation

    Systems on which compensation must be Lip Sync Compensation performed manually When you have connected this unit to an SRW-1 + SRPC-1, and wish to record on the SRW-1 using a microphone connected to the AUDIO INPUT CH1 to CH4 connectors of the SRW-1 + SRPC-1, perform lip sync compensation Compensation (Lip Sync compensation) for the manually.
  • Page 205: High-Sensitivity Shooting

    As the gain is increased in post-production, the High-Sensitivity higher you set the sensitivity, the more the S/N is decreased, but the dynamic range is widened for Shooting high-luminance signals. While this unit permits you to vary the sensitivity by changing the gain as with conventional cameras, it supports two additional methods for high-sensitivity shooting.
  • Page 206 switch 21 Index turning off after a specified interval 77 Battery 29 attachment shoe 19 level display 27 voltage indication 62 Battery pack 29 Symbols attaching 29 detaching 30 ! display 64 Black balance adjusting 56 switch 18 ABNORMAL ! display 64 AC adaptor 30 Accessory attachment screw holes 20 Cable holder 38...
  • Page 207 filter mode indication 63 selecting the mode 52 selecting 49 Files Color video monitor 93 items stored 175 Condensation 195 operations 177 Continuous recording 90 resetting 182 Control panel 21 Focus position indication 63 attaching 37 Focus reference mark (φ) 16, 18 connection cable 22 Formats connector 16...
  • Page 208 Lens OHB files 173 connector 16 storage 181 mounting 31 Operating status (VTR module) LENS connector 16 checking 52 Lens files 172 during recording 62 registration/retrieval 178 Operation modes 42 selecting 51 Cine mode 42 Lens fixing lever 16 Cine-EI mode 42 Lens mount 16 Custom mode 43 cap 16...
  • Page 209 settings 45 Signal formats Quick motion effects 99 indication 27 setting 83 S-LOG 74 Slow motion effects 99 Ramp function 47, 109 SR Motion 99 REC button/indicator 24 Standard gamma 73 Record Status 62 indicator 18 display 26 operation button 18, 24 selecting indications 63 Recording 83 STOP button 22...
  • Page 210 indication area 63 TC Setup menu 159 input connector 19 output connector 19 recording 88 selecting 87 Warning indications 26, 188 Timer Rec 95 Warning system 186 auto 96 White balance manual 95 adjusting 57 Tracking control 92 memory indication 63 Tripod selecting values 49 attachment 37...
  • Page 211 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the...

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