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Sony PMW-320K Operating Instructions Manual

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Solid-State Memory
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Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
PMW-320K
PMW-320L
© 2010 Sony Corporation
4-198-304-13 (1)
4198304130

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-198-304-13 (1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PMW-320K PMW-320L Printed on recycled paper. Printed in Japan © 2010 Sony Corporation 4198304130...
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or • Unplug this apparatus during lightning electric shock, do not storms or when unused for long periods of expose this apparatus to time. rain or moisture. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 3 E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV qu’à un personnel qualifié. studio). AVERTISSEMENT The manufacturer of this product is Sony Une pression acoustique excessive en Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, provenance des écouteurs ou du casque Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
  • Page 4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung) télévision). • EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störfestigkeit) Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Umgebungen: E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon. (kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße Le représentant autorisé...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Power Supply .................. 14 Accessory Attachments..............15 Operating and Connectors Section..........16 Monochrome LCD Panel ..............26 Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with the PMW-320K)......27 Viewfinder..................28 Viewfinder Screen Display................ 30 Chapter 2 : Preparations Preparing a Power Supply ................ 34 Using a Battery Pack...............
  • Page 6 Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors....45 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) ..................46 Tripod Mounting ..................47 Connecting a Video Light ................. 48 Using the Shoulder Strap ................48 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ............49 Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings Setting the Video Format ................
  • Page 7 Chapter 4 : Shooting Handling SxS Memory Cards..............66 About SxS Memory Cards .............. 66 Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory Cards........67 Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Use.......... 68 Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards ......... 68 Checking the Remaining Recording Time........69 Restoring SxS Memory Cards............
  • Page 8 Adding and Deleting Shot Marks (HD Mode Only)....... 93 Changing Clip Index Pictures (HD Mode Only)......94 Dividing Clips (HD Mode Only) ............ 94 Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings Setup Menu Organization and Levels............95 Setup Menu Organization ............... 95 Setup Menu Levels................
  • Page 9 Audio Block .................. 166 Display ..................166 Media Block .................. 167 Inputs/Outputs ................167 Lens Block (PMW-320K Only) ............ 167 Supplied Accessories ..............168 Recommended Additional Equipment .......... 168 Chart of Optional Components and Accessories ........170 About i.LINK ................... 171 MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ..........
  • Page 10 About OpenSSL ..................173 Index......................176 Table of Contents...

  • Page 11: Foreword

    For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use” (page 41). Note Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PMW-320K/320L (referred to as “the camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off. Foreword...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 : Overview

    The camcorder is provided with a -type output HD signals down-converted to SD. bayonet mount (flange focal length 38 mm ( inches), allowing you to use Sony -type A special auto focus lens bayonet mount exchangeable lenses. The camcorder is provided with the...

  • Page 13: Using The Cd-Rom

    XDCAM EX web sites Information about how to install the software is For information about XDCAM EX, visit Sony provided in PDF format. professional products web site. Note You must install the SxS device driver on your computer...

  • Page 14: Reading The Cd-Rom Manuals

    (or while data Note is being stored in memory). If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact a Sony service b POWER switch representative. Turns the main power supply on and off.

  • Page 15: Accessory Attachments

    For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the To adjust the viewfinder position in the front-to- camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the BP-L80S back direction, loosen this lever and the LOCK Battery Pack. knob. After adjustment, retighten this lever and Adaptor connector the LOCK knob.

  • Page 16: Operating And Connectors Section

    After locking the lens in position using the lens the lens. locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the Consult a Sony service representative for two projections. This fixes the lens mount, information about available lenses. preventing it from coming loose.
  • Page 17 a REC START (recording start) button automatic white balance adjustment function does not operate. Press to start recording. Press it again to stop BLACK: Adjust the black set and black balance recording. The effect is the same as that of the automatically.

  • Page 18: Gain Selector

    You can assign the desired functions to these Position of up-side Audio output switches on OPERATION >Assignable SW in switch the setup menu (see page 138). CH-2/CH-4 Channel 2 audio EZ Mode is assigned to the ASSIGN. 1 switch, Position of down-side switch: CH-3/4 and Off is assigned to the ASSIGN.
  • Page 19 • Shooting a subject indoors, against a background Use the STATUS ON/SEL/OFF switch in the through a window following way. • Any high contrast scene ON/SEL: Each time this switch is pushed upward, a window to confirm the menu i WHITE BAL (white balance memory) settings and status of the camcorder appears switch on the viewfinder screen (see page 64).

  • Page 20: Access Lamp

    c WARNING indicator Right side (near the rear) Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs (see page 156). d ACCESS lamp Lights up in blue when data is written to or read from the recording media. e Protection cover of the audio control section Open to access the audio control section (see page 22).

  • Page 21: Backlight Button

    clip (or the first frame of the current clip when no Settings of switches To reset preceding clips exist). DISPLAY switch: User bits data to 00 00 00 U-BIT k STOP button PRESET/REGEN/ Press this button to stop playback. CLOCK switch: PRESET l NEXT button F-RUN/SET/R-RUN...

  • Page 22: Menu Button

    Thumbnail screen operations section and audio For details, see “Setting the Timecode” (page 62) control section and “Setting the User Bits” (page 62). f LEVEL CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (audio channel 1/2/3/4 recording level) knobs Adjust the audio levels to be recorded on channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 when the AUDIO SELECT CH1/ CH2 and AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 switches are set to MANUAL.
  • Page 23 k AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio Left side and upper section channel 1/2 adjustment method selection) switches Select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2. AUTO: Automatic adjustment MANUAL: Manual adjustment l AUDIO IN CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (audio channel 1/2/3/4 input selection) switches Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4.

  • Page 24: Pc Connector

    b PC connector connector, you can monitor picture being shot (camera picture) or playback picture. Used to put this camcorder into USB connection 1) The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition mode and use it as an external storage device for Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are a computer.
  • Page 25 l VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type) b TALLY switch Outputs video signals for monitoring. The output Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator signals can be selected either composite video or function. HD-Y depending on the setting of OPERATION c EARPHONE jack (stereo, minijack) >Input/Output >Output&i.LINK in the setup You can monitor the E-E sound during recording...

  • Page 26: Monochrome Lcd Panel

    h AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5- When the HOLD button is pressed to hold the timecode value, the timecode is displayed in the pin, male) format shown below. When the HOLD button is Outputs the audio signals recorded on audio pressed again to release the hold, the timecode is channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4.

  • Page 27: Auto Focus Lens (Supplied With The Pmw-320K)

    M (manual): The manual mode allows focusing Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with adjustment with the focus ring. the PMW-320K) In manual mode, auto focus adjustment is also possible, by pressing the PUSH AF button. c MACRO switch When this switch is in the ON position, the macro mode is enabled, allowing focusing over the to ∞) including the macro...

  • Page 28: Viewfinder

    j PUSH AUTO button seconds recorded appear on the viewfinder screen (recording review) (see page 71). When the IRIS switch is in the M position for Pressing this button (single click) during manual adjustment, press this button for an recording or playback records a Shot Mark 1 instantaneous auto adjustment.

  • Page 29: Microphone Holder

    f Viewfinder barrel L/R: Reverse the image horizontally. OFF: Do not reverse the image. You can raise this up or rotate when required by B/T: Reverse the image vertically. the situation. o Viewfinder cable g Tally indicator Lights up when recording is started by a press of p Microphone holder the REC START button on this camcorder, the VTR button on the lens, or the VTR button on the...

  • Page 30: Viewfinder Screen Display

    x2D: The optional digital extender function of Viewfinder Screen this camcorder is on. Ex2D: The lens extender and the optional digital Display extender function of this camcorder are both Digital extender function can be turned on or off The viewfinder screen displays not only the video by an assignable switch to which Digital Extender picture but also characters and messages is assigned.

  • Page 31: Color Temperature

    +: The value of Offset White is greater than Indication Meaning 3200K. zS&Q REC Recording in progress in Slow & –: The value of Offset White is less than 3200K. Quick Motion mode S&Q STBY Standby in Slow & Quick Motion k Number of system lines mode Indicates the number of system lines (1080/720/...

  • Page 32: Electric Color Temperature Filter

    Indication Meaning Bottom of viewfinder screen STBY Standby for HDV recording zREC DV recording in progress STBY Standby for DV recording e Video level indication An indication is displayed together with an appropriate ND filter position number when the light level of the subject is too high or too low. f Timecode Caution message Indicates the elapsed recording/playback time,...

  • Page 33: Gain Value

    5600: When the assignable switch to which Color Reference Indicator Temp SW 5600K has been assigned is on value 6300: When the assignable switch to which Color –0.25 Lower left segment is lit in Temp SW 6300K has been assigned is on white.

  • Page 34: Chapter 2 : Preparations

    Note The battery pack operating time depends on the frequency of use of the battery pack, and the ambient For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and temperature when used. AC adaptors listed below. • BP-L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack Before use, charge the battery pack with a charger •...

  • Page 35: Using Ac Power

    The AC-DN2B/DN10 can supply up to 100 W of power. To an AC outlet 1 “LOCK” arrow 2 Matching line on the camcorder Note If the battery pack is not attached correctly, the terminal may be damaged. To detach the battery pack Holding the release button in, pull the battery pack up.

  • Page 36: Attaching The Viewfinder

    Couple the viewfinder connector to the Attaching the Viewfinder VF connector (26-pin). VF connector (26-pin) CAUTION When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Viewfinder Angle

    To raise up the viewfinder barrel Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle Push the clip on the bottom to release (1) and flip up the viewfinder barrel (2). You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder. It locks at the 120-degree position. To reverse the display (image/text indication) vertically The viewfinder can be rotated as much as 180...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Viewfinder Focus And Screen

    To detach the viewfinder barrel Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen To adjust the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest. Diopter adjustment ring You can also attach a commercially available protection filter, close-up lens, etc. that is 52 mm in diameter.

  • Page 39: Attaching A 5-Inch Electronic Viewfinder

    You can attach an optional DXF-51or DXF-C50W (5-inch) Electronic Viewfinder. To attach it, an Accessory Shoe Kit (service part number: A-8274-968-B) is required. For details, consult a Sony service representative. Note It is not possible to use the supplied viewfinder and a 5-inch viewfinder at the same time.
  • Page 40 Fixing ring Guide plate VF cable Shoe Stopper screw a) Supplied with the Accessory Shoe Kit Attaching the Viewfinder...

  • Page 41: Setting The Area Of Use

    Press the MENU knob. Setting the Area of Use The settings for selectable areas of use are displayed. When using the camcorder for the first time The area of use is not factory preset. Before using the camcorder, you need to set this item. (You cannot use the camcorder without setting this Turn the MENU knob to select the item.)

  • Page 42: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock

    Setting the Date/Time of Mounting and Adjusting the Internal Clock the Lens You can set or change the date and time of the Note internal clock. The date and time set are reflected Always power the camcorder off before mounting or in the timecode.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Flange Focal Length

    (power zoom mode). than normally because of data loading at start-up. The lens supplied with the PMW-320K is an Hold down the flange focal length aberration correction lens. Contact a Sony service adjustment button for 3 seconds.

  • Page 44: Preparing The Audio Input System

    Repeat steps until the chart stays Preparing the Audio in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto. Input System Tighten the F.f or F.B ring fixing screws. Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector Attach the supplied microphone to the microphone holder of the supplied viewfinder.

  • Page 45: Connecting Microphones To The Audio In Connectors

    channel on which you want to record the audio from this microphone to FRONT. Microphone Secure the microphone cable with the cable clamp. Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors You can connect up to two monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors, using an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder.

  • Page 46: Attaching A Uhf Portable Tuner (For A Uhf Wireless Microphone System)

    Note The optional WRR Mount Bracket (service part number: A-8278-057-B) is required to fit the WRR-862. For details, contact your vendor or a Sony service representative To fit the DWR-S01D or WRR-855S Remove the four fixing screws holding...

  • Page 47: Tripod Mounting

    Tripod Mounting Attach the optional VCT-14/U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod. Red button Tripod adaptor Lever Note The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed. If this happens, press the red button and move the lever as shown above until the pin returns to the stowed position.

  • Page 48: Connecting A Video Light

    Connecting a Video Using the Shoulder Light Strap With this camcorder, you can use the Anton To attach the shoulder strap Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent video light (powered by 12 V with maximum power Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap consumption of 50 W).

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position

    To remove the shoulder strap Adjusting the Shoulder Press here and pull in the direction Pad Position shown by the arrow to release. You can slide the shoulder pad back and forth within a 40 mm range. This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder.

  • Page 50: Chapter 3 : Adjustments And Settings

    Adjustments and Settings Chapter For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 97). Setting the Video Format The following recording formats can be selected for different combinations of video resolution and system frequency. OPERATION >Format menu settings Video format (recording Frame size format/system frequency) HD/SD HD System Line Rec Format System Frequency...

  • Page 51: Changing The Video Format

    Changing the Video Format Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Refer to the above table and change the settings of the relevant items. Balance Select OPERATION >Format in the setup menu (see page 99). To ensure excellent image quality when using this camcorder, conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The White Balance

    Lens with automatic iris: set the automatic/ check is necessary. manual switch on the lens to automatic. For information about this internal check, contact your vendor or a Sony service representative. Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHITE and then release the switch. Note The message “Executing...”...
  • Page 53 Regardless of assignments to assignable For information about this internal check, contact switches, you can also switch between the color your vendor or a Sony service representative. temperatures assigned to each position from a RM-B150/B170/B750 Remote Control Unit. If you have no time to adjust the white balance Select MAINTENANCE >White Filter...

  • Page 54: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    To set no color temperature Setting the Electronic Electrical Select “-----” with CC<C> or <D> selected. Shutter When the assignable switch is pressed, the setting for that position is not displayed. For example, if “-----” is set for one position, then switching between the remaining three positions is carried out.

  • Page 55: Selecting The Shutter Mode And Shutter Speed

    As shown in the following tables, the range of To switch between Speed mode and shutter speeds that can be set varies depending on Angle mode whether the Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) function is on or off. Select OPEARTION >Shutter Select System lines: 1080 >Shutter Select in the setup menu (see page 111).

  • Page 56: Changing The Reference Value For Automatic Iris Adjustment

    To set the shutter speed in ECS or SLS Changing the Reference mode Value for Automatic Iris Set the shutter mode to ECS or SLS (see Adjustment the previous item). Turn the MENU knob to select the The reference value for automatic iris adjustment desired frequency or number of frames.

  • Page 57: Zooming

    Window Indication in the setup menu to The current automatic iris window appears on the viewfinder screen. The lens supplied with the PMW-320K allows If it is not necessary to display the auto iris you to shoot with manual and servo zooming.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Focus

    White line indicating the current distance Adjusting the Focus The lens supplied with the PMW-320K allows you to adjust the focus in the following three ways. Distance indication Full MF (full manual focus) mode Focus ring This mode supports focusing with the focus ring only.

  • Page 59: Adjusting In Af Mode

    Adjusting in AF Mode Adjusting the Audio Level When you slide the focus ring forward, and set the FOCUS switch to A (auto), the focus mode becomes AF mode, in which auto focus is always active. The distance indications on the ring are invalid in When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AF mode.

  • Page 60: Manually Adjusting The Audio Level Of The Mic In Connector

    Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) for corresponding to the channel(s) selected the desired channel(s) selected in step in step to MANUAL. to MANUAL. With the LEVEL control(s) for the Turn the MIC LEVEL control, and channel(s) selected in step 1, adjust so adjust so that the audio level meter that the audio level meter shows up to...
  • Page 61 CH3 switch Channel 3 recording target Setting Knob FRONT Front microphone audio Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob REAR Audio signal input to AUDIO IN Front MIC LEVEL control CH-1 connector Front+Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob and WIRELESS Wireless microphone audio MIC LEVEL control (linked operation) CH4 switch Channel 4 recording target...

  • Page 62: Setting The Time Data

    To make the timecode consecutive Setting the Time Data When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN, recording a number of scenes on the media normally produces consecutive timecode. However, once you remove the media and record on another media, the timecode will no longer be consecutive when you use the original media again for recording.

  • Page 63: Synchronizing The Timecode

    Example 2: Interconnecting a number of Synchronizing the Timecode camcorders (including one reference camcorder) You can synchronize the internal timecode generator of this camcorder with an external generator for the regeneration of an external timecode. You can also synchronize the timecode generators of other camcorders/VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder.

  • Page 64: Checking Camcorder Settings And Status Information (Status Screens)

    This operation synchronizes the internal Checking Camcorder timecode generator with the external timecode. After about 10 seconds, you can Settings and Status disconnect the external timecode without losing the synchronization. Information (Status Notes Screens) • When you finish the above procedure, the internal timecode is immediately synchronized with the external timecode and the counter display will show The status screens allow you to check camcorder...
  • Page 65 AUDIO status screen BATTERY/MEDIA status screen This screen displays settings and status This screen displays the status of the battery information related to audio input and output. mounted on the camcorder and the media status. Battery: The remaining battery capacity CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4: Audio level meters Charge Count: The number of times the battery and input sources...

  • Page 66: Chapter 4 : Shooting

    • Carry and store SxS memory cards in their cases, and lock the cases securely. Use the following Sony SxS memory cards (SxS PRO or SxS-1) with this camcorder. SxS PRO • SBP-32 (32 GB) •...

  • Page 67: Loading And Ejecting Sxs Memory Cards

    Before discarding or disposing of a memory card, erase it using commercial data erasure software, or physically destroy it. Sony cannot be responsible for any failure to erase data completely. • Clip operations may not be possible when the remaining capacity of the media is low.

  • Page 68: Selecting The Sxs Memory Card To Use

    The camcorder switches automatically to the To eject SxS memory cards other card if the selected card becomes full during recording. Open the cover, and then press the Note EJECT button to release the lock and pull the button out. The SLOT SELECT button is disabled during playback.

  • Page 69: Checking The Remaining Recording Time

    In this case, an error message appears. Following Note the instructions in the error message and About up to 600 clips can be recorded on one SxS exchange the card for an SxS memory card that memory card. can be used with this camcorder. The display of remaining recording time changes to “0”...

  • Page 70: Basic Operations

    3 Copy the required clips back to the Basic Operations newly formatted SxS memory card. Recording and playback during restoration Even while restoration is in progress, you can record and play an SxS memory card in the other card slot. Note This section explains the basic shooting and recording procedures.

  • Page 71: Playing Recorded Clips

    - Press the REC START button (see Repeat steps to continue page 17). recording. - Press the VTR button on the lens (see With each repetition, another clip is created page 28). on the memory card. - Turn on the assignable switch to which the Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3...

  • Page 72: Deleting Recorded Clips

    Insert the SxS memory card to play (see Turn the MENU knob to select page 67). [Execute], and then press the knob. Press the PREV button (see page 20) or the F REV button (see page 20) to cue up the clip to play. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

  • Page 73: Advanced Operations

    To add/delete OK marks Advanced Operations You can also use the THUMBNAIL menu to add and delete OK marks in previously recorded clips. For details, see “Adding and Deleting OK Marks (HD Mode Only)” (page 90). Starting to Record from Pre- Recording Shot Marks stored Video (Picture Cache Function)

  • Page 74: Recording Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)

    automatically whenever you select Frame Rec, • In picture cache mode, you cannot set time data Interval Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion mode. by setting the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to • The data stored in picture cache memory is cleared SET.
  • Page 75 Turn the MENU knob to select [On], Interval time and then press the knob. The camcorder enters Interval Rec mode, the “Interval” indication on the viewfinder screen flashes. Select [Number of Frames], turn the MENU knob to select the number of frames to record in one take, and then press the knob.

  • Page 76: Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function)

    “INT REC” and “INT STBY” appear Shooting Stop Motion Animations alternatively at the position of the REC (Frame Rec Function) indication. The TALLY indicators and the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder light The Frame Rec function is useful for shooting as they do during normal recording.

  • Page 77: Shooting With Slow & Quick Motion

    frames to record in one take, and then If power is lost during recording • If you set the camcorder’s POWER switch to press the knob. OFF, the camcorder is powered off You can select from 1, 3, 6, 9 (or from 2, 6, automatically after a few seconds, during which 12 when the video format setting is 720/ the media is accessed to record the video and...

  • Page 78: Framing Shots With The Freeze Mix Function

    • Slow & Quick Motion is disabled when the slow Note shutter function (viewfinder display “SLS”) function is It takes longer than normal for recording to stop when enabled. The slow shutter function is disabled when Frame Rate is set to a low value (for a slow frame rate). the Slow &...

  • Page 79: Planning Metadata Operations

    Display the picture that you want to use Planning Metadata as the frame, and then turn on the assignable switch to which the Freeze Operations Mix function has been assigned. The recording review picture is frozen and overlaps the camera picture. Note Planning metadata is information about shooting The following functions are disabled at the freeze mix...

  • Page 80: Loading A Planning Metadata File Into Camcorder's Internal Memory

    64 or less, all of the planning metadata files may not appear if the directory where they are located on >Clear in the setup menu, select the SxS memory card (General/Sony/Planning) [Execute]. contains 512 or more files. Turn the MENU knob to select Turn the MENU knob to select a file to [Execute], and then press the knob.

  • Page 81: Defining Clip Names In Planning Metadata

    When a clip name is set with planning metadata, clip name is used. the name is displayed under the depth of field You can use the Sony Planning Metadata Add-in indication on the viewfinder screen. application software supplied with the CBK-WA01 Note Wi-Fi Adapter to define clip names.

  • Page 82: Defining Shot Mark Names In Planning Metadata

    Names can be either in ASCII specified, except within essence mark name strings. format (up to 32 characters) or UTF-8 format (up You can use the Sony Planning Metadata Add-in to 16 characters). application software supplied with the CBK-WA01 “sp”...

  • Page 83: Chapter 5 : Clip Operations

    Clip Operations Chapter Clip Playback A thumbnail screen appears if you press the THUMBNAIL button in E-E or playback mode. Thumbnail screens display lists of the clips stored on SxS memory cards in the form of index pictures. (A message appears if you insert a memory card that contains no clips.) You can select any clip (see page 85) in a thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip (see page 85).

  • Page 84: File Format

    a Index picture f Video format of recording When a clip is recorded, its first frame is set g Special recording information automatically as the index picture. You can This displays the mode of clips that have been change to index picture to any frame (see recorded in a special mode (Slow &...

  • Page 85: Playing Clips

    c Date and start time of recording To play clips sequentially starting from a selected clip d Clip name/Number of components The number after the clip name (delimited by /) is Select the thumbnail of the clip that you the number of components. This appears only for want to play first.

  • Page 86: Using Thumbnails To Search Inside Clips

    select clip thumbnails (see page 85) and to start To cue up clips clip playback (see page 85). To return to the top of the current clip To search for scenes in clips with the Press the PREV button. expand thumbnail screen •...

  • Page 87: Thumbnail Operations

    Thumbnail Operations You can use the THUMBNAIL menu to perform various operations on clips, to check clip properties, and to change clip metadata. THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration Menu items Sub-items Description Clip Properties — Displays detailed properties (see page 89). — Changes index pictures in the expand thumbnail screen or Set Index Picture the shot mark thumbnail screen (see page 94).

  • Page 88: Basic Thumbnail Menu Operations

    To hide the clip properties screen Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations Do one of the following. Press the RESET/RETURN button: This returns to the THUMBNAIL menu. See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 97) for information about menu operations. Press the THUMBNAIL button: The camcorder enters E-E mode, and the camera To display the THUMBNAIL menu picture appears.

  • Page 89: Displaying Clip Properties

    Displaying Clip Properties The clip properties screen appears when you select Clip Properties in the THUMBNAIL menu. HD mode SD mode a Image of the current clip When clip names are 12 characters or longer, only the first five characters and the last five characters b Image of the previous clip are displayed.

  • Page 90: Adding And Deleting Ok Marks (Hd Mode Only)

    f OK mark (HD mode only) An OK mark is added to the selected clip. This appears only when an OK mark has been To delete an OK mark added. A Delete OK Mark item appears in the g Date and start time of recording THUMBNAIL menu when you have selected a clip that has an OK mark.

  • Page 91: Deleting Clips

    Select [Execute], and press the MENU To copy all files together with all clips, select THUMBNAIL >Copy All >All Clips & General knob. Files in step 1. The copy starts. During the copy, an execution message and Deleting Clips progress bar are displayed. When the copy finishes, the display returns to the You can delete clips from SxS memory cards.

  • Page 92: Displaying The Expand Thumbnail Screen

    If you executed the deletion in HD mode, This displays frame information using icons. only HD-mode clips are deleted. Index picture If you executed the deletion in SD mode, only SD-mode clips are deleted. Frame with Shot Mark1 To cancel the deletion Frame with Shot Mark2 Press the RESET/RETURN button.

  • Page 93: Displaying The Shot Mark Thumbnail Screen (Hd Mode Only)

    divided into 12 equally-sized blocks (a clip or file Example shot mark thumbnail screen that has been divided into 12 is further divided (with Shot Mark1 selected) into 12, for 12 × 12 = 144 divisions). You can repeat the same operation to increase the number of division.

  • Page 94: Changing Clip Index Pictures (Hd Mode Only)

    The properties screen of the selected frame To delete shot marks appears, and a confirmation message appears below the image. Select the frame where you want to delete a shot mark, and then select Select [Execute], and press the MENU THUMBNAIL >...

  • Page 95: Chapter 6 : Menu And Detailed Settings

    Menu and Detailed Settings Chapter OPERATION Menu (see page 99) Setup Menu OPERATION Organization and Levels Format Format Media Input/Output Super Impose Rec Function On this camcorder, settings for shooting and playback are made in the setup menu, which Assignable SW appears in the viewfinder.
  • Page 96 PAINT Menu (see page 115) FILE Menu (see page 134) PAINT FILE Switch Status White Scene Black Reference Flare Lens Gamma Black Gamma Knee White Clip Detail(HD Mode) Detail(SD Mode) Aperture Skin Detail Matrix Multi Matrix V Modulation Low Key Saturation MAINTENANCE Menu (see page 121) MAINTENANCE White Shading...

  • Page 97: Basic Setup Menu Operations

    • The menu item selection area displays a Basic Setup Menu maximum of seven lines. You can scroll through menus with more than seven lines Operations by moving the cursor up and down. Triangles appear at the upper right and lower right of the menu item selection area to indicate that a menu is scrollable.
  • Page 98 Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or j button, to move the cursor to the sub- j button, to select a character, and then item that you want to set, and then confirm by pressing the MENU knob or confirm the selection by pressing the the SET button.

  • Page 99: Menu List

    Menu List OPERATION Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Format HD/SD HD/SD Switches between HD or SD as the Specifies the operating mode (execute by camcorder’s operating selecting Execute). mode and recording HD System Line 1080/720 When the operating mode is HD,...
  • Page 100 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Format Rec Format The available settings Selects the recording format Specifies the vary depending on the (execute by selecting Execute). camcorder’s operating settings in HD/SD, HD mode and recording System Line, and System format. Frequency.
  • Page 101 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Input/Output Output& i.LINK HD&HDV/SD&HDV/ Selects the signals output from the Makes settings related SD&DV/480P (576P) video connectors and the i.LINK to I/O signals. (HDV/DV) connector. • When the HD/SD setting is SD, “SD&DV” is selected. •...
  • Page 102 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Input/Output Down Converter Crop/Letter/Squeeze Selects the signal conversion mode Makes settings related for output of SD signals. to I/O signals. Crop: Crop the edges of the 16:9 picture and output as a 4:3 picture. Letter: Mask the top and bottom of the 4:3 picture and display in the center of the screen as a...
  • Page 103 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Rec Function Slow & Quick On/Off Turns the Slow & Quick Motion Makes settings related function on or off. (When this is set to special recording to On, the Picture Cache Rec, modes. Interval Rec, and Frame Rec sub- items are set to Off.) Note Frame Rate...
  • Page 104 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Rec Function Interval Time 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15/ When the Interval Rec setting is On, Makes settings related 20/30/40/50 (sec) sets the interval for Interval Rec to special recording 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15/ shooting. modes. 20/30/40/50 (min) 1/2/3/ 4/6/12/24 (hour) Note Pre-Lighting Off/2sec/5sec/10sec...
  • Page 105 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description VF Setting Color –99 to ±0 to +99 Adjusts the density of the colors Makes settings related displayed in the viewfinder screen. to the viewfinder Mode Color/B&W Selects Color or B&W as the display screen.
  • Page 106 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Marker Safety Zone On/Off Turns the safety zone display on or Makes settings related off. to marker display in the Note viewfinder screen. When Center Marker, User Box, and Guide Frame are set to [On], this setting cannot be turned on.
  • Page 107 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Gain Switch Gain Low –3dB/0dB/3dB/6dB/9dB/ Specifies the gain value for the Makes settings related 12dB/18dB L position of the GAIN switch. to the GAIN switch. Gain Mid –3dB/0dB/3dB/6dB/9dB/ Specifies the gain value for the 12dB/18dB M position of the GAIN switch.
  • Page 108 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Display On/Off Video Level On/Off Turns the warnings that appear when Selects the items to Warnings the video level is too bright or too display in the dark on or off. viewfinder screen. Brightness Display On/Off Turns the numerical indication of the video brightness on or off.
  • Page 109 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Display On/Off Rec Mode On/Off Turns the indication of special Selects the items to recording modes (S&Q, Interval, display in the Frame Rec, Picture Cache Rec) on viewfinder screen. or off. Extender On/Off Turns the lens extender indication on or off.
  • Page 110 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description White Setting White Switch<B> Memory/ATW Specifies the operating mode Makes settings related selected by the B position of the to auto white balance WHITE BAL switch. adjustments. Memory: Auto white balance ATW: Auto tracing white balance Shockless White Off/1/2/3 Specifies the reaction speed when...
  • Page 111 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Offset White Offset White <A> On/Off Specifies whether to add (On) or not Makes settings related to add (Off) an offset value to the to white balance offset white balance value in memory A. values.
  • Page 112 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Clip Auto Naming Title/Plan Selects the clip naming format. Make settings for clip Title: Name specified by Title Prefix name or clip Plan: Name specified in planning management. metadata (if no name is specified in planning metadata, Note the name specified by Title Do not assign clip...
  • Page 113 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Clip Title Prefix Text input Specifies the title part (4 to 46 Make settings for clip alphanumeric characters) of clip name or clip titles. management. When the currently specified title is eight characters or fewer in length, Note the entire title appears.
  • Page 114 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Clip Number Set 0001 to 9999 Specifies the initial value of the Make settings for clip numeric part (four digits) of clip name or clip names (unless the name specified in management. planning metadata with Auto Naming set to [Plan]).

  • Page 115: Paint Menu

    PAINT Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Switch Status Gamma On/Off Turns gamma correction on or off. Turns various signal Black Gamma On/Off Turns black gamma correction on or correction functions off.
  • Page 116 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Flare Flare On/Off Turns flare correction on or off. Makes settings related Master Flare –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets the master flare correction to flare. level. Flare is light generated R Flare –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets the R flare correction level.
  • Page 117 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Knee Knee On/Off Turns knee correction on or off. Makes settings related Knee Point 50.0% to 90.0% to Specifies the knee point. to knee correction. 109.0% Knee correction is Knee Slope –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the knee slope.
  • Page 118 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Detail(HD Mode)/ Detail On/Off Turns detail adjustment on or off. Detail(SD Mode) Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the detail level. Makes settings related H/V Ratio –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the mix ratio between the to details adjustments H detail level and the V detail level.
  • Page 119 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Skin Detail Skin Detail On/Off Turns skin detail correction on or Makes settings related off. to skin detail Area Detection Color detection screen Detects the color to be targeted by correction. skin detail correction. Skin detail correction is Area Indication On/Off...
  • Page 120 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Multi Matrix Multi Matrix On/Off Turns the multi matrix correction Makes settings related function on or off. to multi matrix Area Indication On/Off Turns on or off the function that correction. displays a zebra pattern in the color Multi-matrix correction area targeted by multi matrix allows specific colors...

  • Page 121: Maintenance Menu

    Other End 11.0V to 14.0V (0.1V Specifies a threshold value that step) triggers a “Battery End” warning when a non-Sony battery pack is used. DC In Before End 11.5V to 11.8V to 17.0V Specifies a threshold value that (0.1V step) triggers a “Battery Near End”...
  • Page 122 “Battery End” warning to batteries. when an external power source is connected to the DC IN connector. Detected Battery Info/Sony/Other/DC IN Displays the results of automatic battery pack type detection. Type Detection Auto/Other Auto: Detect the battery type automatically.
  • Page 123 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Audio Front MIC Select Mono/Stereo Selects whether the front Makes settings related microphone is monaural (Mono) or to audio. stereo (Stereo). Audio CH3/4 Mode Ch1/2 / Switch Selects the input signals for the AUDIO IN CH3/CH4 connectors. Ch1/2: The same signals as the AUDIO IN CH1/ CH2 connectors.
  • Page 124 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Audio CH3&4 AGC Mode Mono/Stereo For automatic adjustment of the Makes settings related input level of analog audio signals to audio. recorded on channels 3 and 4, specifies whether to make the adjustments separately for each channel (Mono) or in stereo mode (Stereo).
  • Page 125 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Audio Rear1/WRR Level Side1/Front/Front+Side1 Selects the knob that adjusts the Makes settings related audio levels of a wireless to audio. microphone and a device connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 connector on the rear panel. Side1: The LEVEL knob (left) on the side panel Front: The MIC LEVEL control on...
  • Page 126 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description WRR Setting WRR Valid CH Sel All/CH1 Selects whether to enable channels 1 Makes settings related and 2 of the wireless receiver (All) to the wireless tuner. or channel 1 only (CH1). WRR CH Select TX1/TX2 Specifies the target channel for other sub-items.
  • Page 127 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Timecode TC Out Auto/Generator Selects the source for timecode Makes settings related output. to timecode. Auto: During recording, output values generated by the timecode generator, and during playback output values obtained by the timecode reader.
  • Page 128 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Camera Config HD SDI Remote I/F Off/Chara/G-Tally/ Selects whether to use the function Makes settings related R-Tally that enables recording control from to various camcorder this camcorder of an external device operations. connected to the HD/SD SDI OUT connector (HDSDI output).
  • Page 129 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Preset White Color Temp<P> 1500K to 3200K to Specifies the white balance preset Makes settings related 50000K (reference value. to white balance preset values) values. Color Temp –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies finer color temperature Balance<P>...
  • Page 130 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Auto Iris2 Iris Window 1/2/3/4/5/6/Var Selects the type of iris detection Makes settings related window. to auto iris. Var: Variable Iris Window Ind On/Off Turns on or off the function that displays a frame marker for the auto iris detection window.
  • Page 131 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description ND Comp ND Offset Adjust On/Off ND filter color compensation Makes settings related function. to ND filter color Clear ND Offset Execute/Cancel Clears ND filter color compensation compensation. values (execute by selecting Although the Execute).
  • Page 132 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Wi-Fi Setting Scan Networks Execute/Cancel When Wi-Fi is set to [Enable], scan Makes settings for the available network connection. Wi-Fi connection. SSID Network connection Sets the network connection name name of up to 32 characters. Notes Network Type Infra/Adhoc...
  • Page 133 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Wi-Fi Setting Enables settings for Wi-Fi Setting Makes settings for when Wi-Fi is set to [Enable] Wi-Fi connection. (execute by selecting [Execute]). Wi-Fi Status xxxxx Displays “Connecting” while Notes Connecting connection is being attempted. •...

  • Page 134: File Menu

    FILE Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Display Mode Date&Time/Model Selects the items to be displayed in Makes settings related Name the list box that appears when a file to ALL file operations. is saved or loaded.
  • Page 135 FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Reference Reference Store Execute/Cancel Stores the current settings of Makes settings related reference file items in the reference to reference file file that is maintained in internal operations. memory (execute by selecting Execute). Reference Clear Execute/Cancel Clear the reference file (execute by selecting Execute).
  • Page 136 FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Lens Lens Auto Recall Off/On/Serial Number When the installed lens supports Makes settings related serial communication, specifies to lens file operations. whether to automatically load that reference file. Off: Do not use this function. On: Load the reference for the model name and reflect the contents of the file.
  • Page 137 FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Lens L R/G/B V Saw –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets a vertical SAW white shading Makes settings related compensation value in the lens file. to lens file operations. L R/G/B V Para –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets a vertical parabola white shading compensation value in the lens file.

  • Page 138: Assigning Functions To Assignable Switches

    Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches Using the Assignable SW item of the OPERATION menu, you can assign user-specified functions to the ASSIGN. 0 to 3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 and 5 switches, the COLOR TEMP. button, and the RET button on the lens. The following tables lists the functions that are assigned when the camcorder is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 139: Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Assign. 2 Switch

    Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 Switch Note Immediately after you assign a function to the ASSIGN. 2 switch or you switch the recording format, the setting of the switch at that point may not match the camcorder’s internal state. After assigning a function, switch the ASSIGN. 2 switch or power the camcorder off and on again.
  • Page 140 Assignable switch setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on BRT Disp Turn the display of the brightness level on or off. Setting retained Histogram Turn the histogram display on or off. Setting retained Lens Info Switch the depth of field indication between off, Setting retained displayed in meters, and displayed in feet.

  • Page 141: Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Ret Button On The Lens

    Assignable switch setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Electrical CC Function that switches the electrical CC filter (3200K/ Setting retained 4300K/5600K/6300K) applied to white balance adjustment values. Each press of the switch or button switches in the order 3200Kt4300Kt5600Kt6300K.

  • Page 142: Adjusting Picture Characteristics To Match The Pmw-Ex1R

    Adjusting Picture Characteristics to Match the PMW- EX1R You can make the following menu settings to adjust picture characteristics to match those of the PMW- EX1R. Menu item Setting PAINT >Black Gamma Black Gamma: OFF Black Gamma: ON Gamma Level: –16 PAINT >Matrix Preset Select: 6 Preset Select: 4...

  • Page 143: Chapter 7 : Saving And Loading User Setting Data

    Saving and Loading User Setting Data Chapter Saving Setting Data Saving and Loading Settings This section explains how to save setting data in an ALL file. Before starting, insert a writable SxS memory card into a memory card slot. See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 97) for You can save setup menu settings in the information about menu operations.

  • Page 144: Loading Setting Data

    Turn the MENU knob to select the Error message Problem What to do desired file number. NG:Cannot Save No recordable Insert media is recordable Press the MENU knob. inserted. media. A confirmation message appears. NG:Media Full The media is Use media with full.

  • Page 145: Saving And Loading Scene Files

    To execute the save, select [Execute], Saving and Loading and then press the MENU knob. To cancel the save, select [Cancel], and Scene Files then press the MENU knob. If you selected Scene Store SxS in step 2, the ACCESS lamp lights when you execute the save (in blue on the right-side panel and in orange in the card slot section).

  • Page 146: Saving And Loading Lens Files

    Note Saving and Loading The settings data (ALL file, scene file, reference file, lens file) of this camcorder and the PMW-350 are not Lens Files compatible. Setting Lens File Data Use FILE >Lens (see page 135) in the setup menu to set the data in lens files.

  • Page 147: Loading Lens Files

    Select Lens Store Mem or Lens Store To cancel the load, select [Cancel], and SxS, and press the MENU knob. then press the MENU knob. Select Lens Store Mem if you want to save If you select [Execute], a list box of lens files the data in the camcorder’s internal memory, appears.

  • Page 148: Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices Chapter You can connect a control device such as an RM-B150/B170/B750 Remote Control Unit or RCP-1001/ 1501 Remote Control Panel and operate this camcorder. For details on connection and operation of the control device, refer to the Supplement supplied in the CD-ROM (labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder”).
  • Page 149 HD/SD SDI OUT connector (BNC) i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector The HD/SD SDI OUT connector can be used to The i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector supports HDV connect a device that supports SDI. The device and DV input/output. However, DV streams type can be a monitor, switcher, or VTR or other cannot be recorded on this camcorder.

  • Page 150: Operating Clips With A Computer

    For support information for the driver software, visit • When connecting the USB cable to the computer, be the following URL: careful to check the form and direction of the PC http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ connector. • The camcorder does not work on the bus power from the computer.
  • Page 151 Disabling the USB connection • To guard the PHU-220R against access from the computer To disable the USB connection, follow the same • To disconnect the PHU-220R’s cable from the procedure as that for removing a device from the memory card slot or plug again the cable into the slot computer.

  • Page 152: Connecting An External Device (I.link Connection)

    Installation Guide or Help (User's Guide) contained in the supplied CD-ROM. Device (i.LINK For information on the dedicated application software, visit Sony professional products web site. Connection) To use a nonlinear editing system You can record the same images as those...

  • Page 153: Nonlinear Editing

    • Set OPERATION >Input/Output >Output Nonlinear Editing & i.LINK in the setup menu (see page 101) to “HD & HDV” or “SD & You can transfer an HDV stream to a nonlinear HDV”. editing system connected via the i.LINK (HDV/ HD &...

  • Page 154: Configuring A Shooting And Recording System

    Make the following settings with Configuring a Shooting OPERATION >Input/Output in the setup menu (see page 101). and Recording System • Set Output&i.LINK to [HD&HDV] or [SD&HDV]. • Set i.LINK I/O to [Enable]. If you install the optional CBK-CE01 on this •...

  • Page 155: Chapter 9 : Maintenance

    Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime. Contact a Sony service or sales representative for more information about inspections. Testing the Camcorder / Maintenance...

  • Page 156: Operation Warnings

    (If power cannot be turned off by setting the POWER switch to OFF, remove the battery pack or the AC power source.) If the problem continues after the camcorder is restarted, contact your Sony service representative. Operation Warnings...

  • Page 157: Warning Indication

    Warning Indication WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module Free space on the SxS Recording continues. Replace it with another at the earliest opportunity. memory card has become insufficient. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining —...
  • Page 158 Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The remaining power Recording continues. Refer to a Sony service representative to replace of the backup battery the battery with a new one. is insufficient. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining —...
  • Page 159 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The maximum number Recording stops. Replace it with another card. of clips for a single memory card is reached. No more clip can be recorded on the card.
  • Page 160 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The external signal Recording stops. Change settings of OPERATION >Format in the input via the i.LINK setup menu to match it to that of the external connection cannot be signal.
  • Page 161 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module Recording The battery power of continues Change the battery at the earliest opportunity. the connected HDD will be exhausted soon. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining —...
  • Page 162 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module There is no clip to be Recording continues. — displayed. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — —...

  • Page 163: Appendix

    • Close to radio or TV transmitters producing may be damaged. In such a case, stop using it strong electromagnetic fields. and contact your dealer or a Sony service • In direct sunlight or close to heaters for representative. extended periods...
  • Page 164 About the LCD panels The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels maybe “stuck”, either always off (black), always on (red, green, or blue), or flashing.

  • Page 165: Exchanging The Battery Of The Internal Clock

    The camcorder’s internal clock is powered by a General lithium battery. If the message “BackUp Battery End” appears in the viewfinder, this battery must be exchanged. Contact a Sony service Power requirements representative. 12 V DC (11 V to 17.0 V) Power consumption Approx.

  • Page 166: Camera Block

    Audio 54 dB LPCM (16 bits, 48 kHz, HD: 4 channels, SD: Horizontal resolution 2 channels) 1000TV lines or more Recording/playback time Gain With one SBP-32/SBS-32G1A –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 dB, AGC SP or DVCAM mode: Approx.130 min. Shutter speed HQ mode: Approx.

  • Page 167: Media Block

    VF: 26-pin, rectangular, 20-pin round Input/Output connectors For wireless receiver: D-sub 15-pin Signal inputs AUDIO IN CH1/CH2: XLR type, 3-pin, female Lens Block (PMW-320K Only) –60 dBu/–4 dBu (0 dBu=0.775 Vrms) MIC IN: XLR type, 5-pin, female Focal length –60 dBu 5.8 mm (...

  • Page 168: Supplied Accessories

    Note Lens mount cap The command network unit (CNU) is not Flange back adjustment chart supported. Auto focus lens (supplied with the PMW-320K) (1) 50 Pin Interface and Digital Extender Operating Instructions CBK-CE01 English version (1) HD Camera Extention Unit...
  • Page 169 Hard Carrying Case TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. • Always verify that the unit is operating properly LC-H300 before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR Soft Carrying Case DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT LC-DS300SFT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR...

  • Page 170: Chart Of Optional Components And Accessories

    Chart of Optional Components and Accessories ECM-680S/678/ HD monitor/SD monitor 674/673 Microphone CAC-12 Microphone Holder XDCAM HD series recorder PDW-F1600/HD1500, PDW-F75 DXF-51 Viewfinder HDCAM series recorder HDW-2000 series recorder, HDW-S280 DXF-20W Viewfinder WRR-855S UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit WRR-860C/861/862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner DWR-S01D Digital Wireless Receiver DXF-C50W Viewfinder...

  • Page 171: About I.link

    IEEE 1394 proposed by Sony, is a trademark supported by many companies worldwide. IEEE 1394 is an international standard defined by IEEE, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

  • Page 172: Mpeg-2 Video Patent Portfolio License

    MPEG-2 Video Patent About Bitmap Fonts Portfolio License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN This product uses RICOH Bitmap Fonts CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY produced and sold by Ricoh Company, Ltd. MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER...

  • Page 173: About Openssl

    About OpenSSL Because it uses the OpenSSL Toolkit, this product uses software developed by the OpenSSL Project (http://www.openssl.org/). OpenSSL License --------------- /* ==================================================================== * Copyright (c) 1998-2008 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions * are met: * 1.
  • Page 174 * NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, * STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED * OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  • Page 175 * 4. If you include any Windows specific code (or a derivative thereof) from * the apps directory (application code) you must include an acknowledgement: * "This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com)" * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG ``AS IS'' AND * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE * ARE DISCLAIMED.
  • Page 176 Index Camera adaptor 15 Clip(s) batch copy 91 copying 90 cue up 86 defining names 81 deleting 72, 91 AC power 35 displaying properties 89 ACCESS lamps 20, 24 dividing 94 Accessories (optional) 170 operating with a computer 150 Accessory fitting shoe 15 operations 83 Adaptor connector 15 playing 71, 85...
  • Page 177 External devices 148 Interval Rec 74 control 32 Iris External input 32 position 33 External power source 31 ring 27 Eyecup 28 IRIS switch 28 F FWD button/indicator 20 LCD panel 20 F REV button/indicator 20 Lens Filter position 32 cable clamp 16 FILTER selector 17 locking lever 16...
  • Page 178 RESET/RETURN button 21 RET button 28 ND filter 17 NEXT button 21 Nonlinear editing 152, 153 Number of system lines 31 Scene files loading 145 saving 145 Search OK mark(s) 84, 90 with the expand thumbnail screen 86 adding 90 with the shot mark thumbnail screen 86 deleting 90 SET button 22...
  • Page 179 VIDEO 65 Video format 31, 90 STOP button 21 setting 50 Stopper 28 Video level indication 32 SxS memory card slots 24 Video light, connecting 48 SxS memory cards 66 VIDEO OUT connector 25 ejecting 68 Viewfinder 28 formatting 68 adjusting focus 38 loading 67 adjusting position 36...

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