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Sony Corporation
SRW-9000
(SY)
4-160-062-03 (1)
Printed on recycled paper.
Printed in Japan
2010.05 32
© 2009
HD CAMCORDER
SRW-9000
HD-SDI EXPANSION BOARD
HKSR-9001
PICTURE CACHE BOARD
HKSR-9002
RGB 4:4:4 PROCESSOR BOARD
HKSR-9003
FILTER SERVO UNIT
HKSR-9004
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 2)
4160062030

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  • Page 1 HD CAMCORDER SRW-9000 HD-SDI EXPANSION BOARD HKSR-9001 PICTURE CACHE BOARD HKSR-9002 RGB 4:4:4 PROCESSOR BOARD HKSR-9003 FILTER SERVO UNIT HKSR-9004 Sony Corporation OPERATION MANUAL [English] SRW-9000 Printed in Japan 1st Edition (Revised 2) (SY) 2010.05 32 4160062030 4-160-062-03 (1) Printed on recycled paper.
  • Page 2 You are cautioned that any changes or Por medio de la presente Sony Corporation modifications not expressly approved in this declara que el [SRW-9000] cumple con los manual could void your authority to operate requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras this equipment.
  • Page 3 Nadere informatie kunt u vinden op: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/ Sony Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento Härmed intygar Sony Corporation att denna [SRW-9000] je ve shode se základními [SRW-9000] står I överensstämmelse med požadavky a dalšími príslušnými de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES.
  • Page 4 Pour utiliser ce produit en toute sécurité, évitez l’écoute prolongée à des pressions sonores excessives. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Pour les clients au Canada Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est Japan.
  • 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-9000] in Übereinstimmung Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und Japon.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features ...................... 11 Example System Configuration..............13 Locations and Functions of Parts ............. 15 Front Panel ..................15 Left Side ..................16 Right Side..................17 Display/Menu Operations Section ..........18 Rear Panel ..................19 Upper Panel..................
  • Page 7 Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments and Settings Selecting the Basic Operation Mode ............39 Overview of the Basic Operation Modes ........39 Switching between the Basic Operation Modes......39 Basic Settings with the Subdisplay............40 Basic Operations in the Subdisplay..........40 Shutter Settings ................
  • Page 8 Using HyperGamma................ 71 Using S-LOG .................. 72 Using User Gamma ................. 72 Inverting the Camera Picture..............73 Display Settings ..................74 Detailed Video Format Settings..............74 Setting the Video Format in the Camera Menu ......74 Setting the Video Format in the VTR Menu........75 Relation between Playback and Recording Signals and Video Monitor Output Signals................
  • Page 9 Chapter 6 SR Motion (With HKSR-9002 Installed) Overview ..................... 96 Overview of SR Motion Recording/Playback......... 96 Operation Flow................98 Target Frame Frequencies and Signal Formats....... 98 Select FPS Function................. 102 Relation Between the Number of Frames Shot and the Number of Playback Frames (Outline of Select FPS).......
  • Page 10 File Operations..................173 Using a “Memory Stick”............... 173 Storage and Retrieval of the Operator File ........174 Registration and Retrieval of Lens Files........174 Storage and Retrieval of the Scene Files........175 Storage and Retrieval of Reference Files........176 Reading User Gamma Curves............177 Reading User MLUT Files............

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Overview

    • 1080 × 1920 (progressive) formats: 23.98PsF/24PsF/25PsF/29.97PsF/50P/59.94P • 1080 × 1920 (interlaced) formats: 50i/59.94i The SRW-9000 is an HDCAM SR format integrated camcorder. RGB 4:4:4 shooting and recording It combines the high quality and high Because of its high compatibility with computer...
  • Page 12 (Ramp function). Assignable buttons/switch 1) SR Motion is a trademark of Sony Corporation. The unit is equipped with 10 assignable buttons/ Timer Rec switch on the side panel. For easier operation...

  • Page 13: Example System Configuration

    Per-channel audio level adjustments Example System You can check peaks and adjust audio playback and recording levels independently on all 12 Configuration audio channels. The figure below shows a camera system configured around this unit. In this manual, figures and explanations assume that you are using the optional HDVF-C30WR HD Electronic Viewfinder.
  • Page 14 Remote control devices Name/purpose Magnification Part No. Eyepiece (low –3.6D to A-8262-538-A Name Model name magnification) –0.8D Remote Control Unit RM-B750/B150 Eyepiece –3.6D to A-8267-737-A Video and audio output devices (aberration +0.4D compensation) Purpose Name Eyepiece (×3 –2.4D to A-8314-798-A HD video output HD video monitor magnification)

  • Page 15: Locations And Functions Of Parts

    Filter selector (outer knob) settings and optical Locations and Functions CC (color conversion) filter selection of Parts Setting knob CC filter selection 3200K 4300K 5600K 6300K Front Panel ND 0.3 ( Filter selector (inner knob) settings and ND filter selection Setting knob ND filter selection CLEAR...

  • Page 16: Left Side

    g Lens mount e Power ON (])/OFF (1) switch and indicator Attach the lens. When no lens is mounted, keep the lens mount cap fitted for protection from dust. Push the switch to the ON side to power the unit on (the indicator lights).

  • Page 17: Right Side

    c LOCK switch Right Side When slid to the right, locks the operation buttons on the right-side panel. If you wish, you can set this switch so that it locks all buttons except the RUN button. Make this setting on the <SUBDISPLAY 2> page (see page 110) of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu.

  • Page 18: Display/Menu Operations Section

    h Riser plate/focus reference mark (φ) you can press this button to display information about the status of the unit in the subdisplay and This is a plate for attaching movie accessories. It viewfinder. has a mark to show the focus standard position. A wrench (2.5 mm) for use in attaching and See “Viewing Settings and Indications in the detaching the viewfinder is stored inside.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Setup >OTHERS (MAIN) >TC OUT in the VTR Rear Panel menu (see page 155). f TEST OUT connector (BNC type) Outputs an analog signal selected in the Camera menu (see page 55). g DC OUT (DC power output) connector (4-pin, male) Supplies DC 12 V power.

  • Page 20: Upper Panel

    l AUX IN (auxiliary input) connector For details, see “Attaching the AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional)” (page 37) or “Using a Microphone” (BNC type) (when the HKSR-9001 is (page 32). installed) Connect an external device to increase the d Cable holder attachment screws number of audio input channels, or to synchronize Attach the supplied cable holder to hold the cable this unit to the output of an HD device.
  • Page 21 SYSTEM button: Displays the SYSTEM Setup OFF: During recording, only the STOP button menu (see page 159). This menu allows you and PAUSE button are enabled. All buttons to make settings related to the entire system, are enabled when the system is not recording. such as recording format, power, and test When the KEY INHI item in the SYSTEM Setup signal output.
  • Page 22 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 >SERVO the REC button held down.
  • Page 23 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 24: 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 >EDIT resume tape transport, press the >IN POINT and stops. The specified time button again.

  • Page 25: Time Data

    KEY INHI: The KEY INHI switch is set to ON. but playback is possible. REC INHI: The cassette is record inhibited. Red bar: Playback signal quality is degraded. If SRW-9000: Model name display. this continues, head cleaning or internal [1]/[2]/[3]: Option board installation status. “1” inspection is needed.

  • Page 26: Assistant Panel (Optional)

    voltage indication and the tally indicator flash, See Chapter 6 “SR Motion (With HKSR-9002 Installed)” (page 96) for more information about the and a warning tone sounds intermittently. When SR Motion function. the battery pack is completely exhausted, the tally indicator flashes at a higher rate and the warning tone sounds continuously.

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Preparations

    Supply power by connecting it directly to a DC power source or by using a battery pack or AC adaptor. Note For safety, use only the Sony products listed below. • BP-GL95 Lithium-ion Battery Pack 1Battery pack • AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor 2Align these lines.

  • Page 28: Using Ac Power

    • Do not remove the battery or disconnect the DC cord before the power goes off. Checking the Power and Voltage To check the type of power being used A battery mark appears in the lower left of the control panel display when power is being supplied from the battery attachment section.

  • Page 29: Mounting The Lens

    You can use the BATTERY item (see page 166) Mounting the Lens of the SYSTEM Setup menu to set the battery voltage threshold values that trigger the END and Near END warnings. You can check the power voltage in the subdisplay, in the viewfinder, and on an external monitor.
  • Page 30 Holding the lens in place, push the lens locking lever down to lock the lens. Caution If the lens is not firmly locked, it may come off while the camcorder is being used. This could cause About three meters (10 ft) a serious accident.

  • Page 31: Attaching The Viewfinder

    Stopper Attaching the Viewfinder Caution When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the unit with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire. For details on handling the viewfinder, refer to the Set the viewfinder to the most instruction manual for the viewfinder.

  • Page 32: Connecting Audio Input

    To connect a microphone Connecting Audio Input Mount the microphone in the microphone holder, connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector, and set the input selection switch for that connector. 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 33: Connecting An Audio Multiplexer (Mux) To The Aux In Connector (When Using The Hksr-9001)

    1 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector 2 Audio equipment 3 Input selection switches HDSDI HDSDI input output Connecting an Audio Multiplexer (MUX) to the AUX IN Connector Audio input (When Using the HKSR-9001) a) 75Ω coaxial cable b) The HD SDI MON2 connector and the HD You can multiplex audio signals into HDSDI SDI MON1 connector on the side panel can also be used.

  • Page 34: Mounting On A Tripod

    Mounting on a Tripod Two tripod receptacles (for " camera screws) are provided on the riser plate at the bottom of the HDSDI unit. output HDSDI Audio input input HDSDI signal generator, VTR Tripod receptacles ( ") a) 75Ω coaxial cable Notes •...

  • Page 35: Attaching The Control Panel

    To detach the control panel Attaching the Control Hold down the lock release button and detach the control panel by sliding it out. Panel The supplied control panel is used for tape and VTR menu operations. You can attach it to the top panel of this unit.
  • Page 36 Holder attachment screws Cable holder To use the cable holder of the AP-1 Assistant Attach the control panel. Panel Connect the cable of the control panel to When you are using the optional AP-1 Assistant the CTRL (VTR) connector, and store Panel, you can attach a cable holder to the AP-1 the excess length of the cable in the attachment hook base, and use the cable holder to...

  • Page 37: Attaching The Ap-1 Assistant Panel (Optional)

    AP-1 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 Connect the cable of the AP-1 to the attachment screws, and use the screws CTRL (VTR) connector, gather up the...

  • Page 38: Setting The Built-In Clock

    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 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to the Camera menu. scroll the page and move the pointer to The Camera menu appears in the subdisplay, in <DATE>.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments And Settings

    Basic Adjustments and Settings Chapter USER menu, and the only file data that can be Selecting the Basic reset to factory defaults is the data in that file. • The only operation that can be carried out with Operation Mode lens files is loading a lens file by specifying its number.

  • Page 40: Basic Settings With The Subdisplay

    <BASE SETTING> page of the MAINTENANCE Basic Settings with the menu Subdisplay 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- 1 Assistant Panel connected via the CTRL (CAM) connector.

  • Page 41: Shutter Settings

    AP-1 Assistant Panel Cursor (flashing) Question mark CANCEL/STATUS button VF MENU/ DISPLAY button MENU SEL/ ENTER dial LOCK switch On a page with two or more setting items, pressing the SET button moves the cursor to the next item. Press Cursor Turn PAGE button...
  • Page 42 MENU SEL/ENTER dial is turned. unit. For details, consult a Sony representative. To change the parameter display unit You can change the parameter display unit between shutter angle (degree) and shutter speed (second).
  • Page 43 To change the registered shutter values You can change registered shutter step values in the <SHUTTER ASSIGN> page of the Camera The speed value for a given shutter angle >USER (OPERATION) menu. varies depending on the selected video For details on how to operate the Camera menu, see format and frame rate.

  • Page 44: Using The Ramp Function

    Example: Delete 90.0 at step 6 Figure Setting item Setting value number Starting FPS S23.98PsF/S24PsF: 1 to value S25PsF: 1 to 25 Ending FPS S29.97PsF/S30PsF: 1 to value S50PsF: 1 to 50 S59.94PsF/S60PsF: 1 to Ramp time 0 to 30 During step selection operations, the unit displays (seconds) registered values only.

  • Page 45: Selecting The Video Formats

    • The values of the setting items (2 to 6) cannot be changed. • FPS cannot be controlled from this unit or a remote control unit. • The subdisplay page cannot be switched to another Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial until the page.

  • Page 46: Displaying The Filter Status

    3: The selected CC filter is displayed. <FORMAT MEMORY> page 4: Displays the color temperature corresponding to the filter selected at 3. When the optional HKSR-9004 is installed, ND and CC filters can be switched on this page. Selecting Gain, Color Temperature, and White Balance Values Move the cursor to the item you want to select,...
  • Page 47 Note that the video output value with respect to Setting Value this input will vary depending on the selected Preset value (3200K) gamma. The value stored in memory A Dynamic ranges are displayed as percentage The value stored in memory B values.

  • Page 48: Selecting A Lens File

    In addition, defining the output for 20% input with ITU- R709 so that it becomes the reference code for Cineon curve allows high compatibility. The first line shows the operating status of the Selecting a Lens File VTR module (REC PAUSE, REC, F.FWD, REW, PLAY, STOP, etc).

  • Page 49: Checking The Power Voltage And Selecting The Fan Mode

    Indication Meaning Setting Operation of the fans UBG 00 00 00 00 User bit data of the timecode In this mode, the fans operate generator quietly regardless of whether the unit is recording. This CTL -0:00:00:00 Data of the CTL counter mode is preferable for 30 T*R 00:00:00:00 Timecode cannot be read with...

  • Page 50: Assigning Functions To Assignable Buttons/Switch

    Functions that can be assigned to assignable buttons 1 to 3, 5 to 8, N, and C The viewfinder connected to the VF connector (default ON) Menu indication Function REC REVIEW With REC REVIEW set to A monitor connected to the TEST OUT or NORM, the last part of the REMOTE connector.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Subdisplay

    Assignable buttons 1 and 2 setting page Subdisplay brightness adjustment page You can assign the functions of buttons 1 and 2 on The higher the value, the brighter the display. the first and second lines, respectively. Selecting Gamma Tables Assignable button 3 and switch 4 setting page You can select the gamma curves on the gamma table selection page.
  • Page 52 Indication Target page <PAGE SELECT> page GAIN/WHT/ Gain setting page 5600K GAIN L/M/H Gain switch values (L/M/H) page LENS FILE Lens file selection page VTR STATUS VTR status page TC/TAPE REM Timecode/tape remaining page VOLT/FAN Voltage check/Fan mode page CHAR MIX Character data page To switch between ON/OFF settings, move the ASSIGN SW1/...

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Black Balance

    If the error message continues to appear after Adjusting the Black several attempts, the unit requires internal inspection. Balance To obtain consistently high picture quality, you need to adjust the black balance. After turning the unit on, wait for a minute and then adjust the black balance before making any other picture adjustments.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The White Balance (In Custom Mode)

    A rectangle centered in the screen. Adjusting the White The length of the sides must be at least 70% of the height and width of Balance (in Custom the screen. Mode) When adjusting the white balance, select a white balance memory bank. The filter is fixed to CC:A (3200K) when the preset memory is selected.

  • Page 55: Setting The Camera Outputs

    the maximum setting value. If the FPS value is set to a Setting the Camera value lower than of the maximum setting value, the error message “AWB: LOW FPS” appears and the Outputs automatic adjustment is not performed. Example: The maximum FPS value for shooting at S23.98PsF is 24.

  • Page 56: Setting The Monitor Picture

    <PB/MON LUT> page Setting Signal 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 57 Setting Signal When MIX TYPE is set to MIX, how to mix the AUTO Normally, the camera image is output. pictures can be selected. When the unit enters playback mode (PLAY, FF, REW, or REC REVIEW), Setting Content the playback picture is automatically DIRECTION CAM The playback picture selected.

  • Page 58: Outputting Color Bars

    Item Setting Content <MLUT MARK> page RIGHT With HOR, the POSITION playback picture is displayed on the right and the camera image on the left (default when HOR is selected). LEFT With HOR, the playback picture is displayed on the Set MLUT MARK to ON, then set the brightness left and the and position of the indication.

  • Page 59: Viewing Settings And Indications In The Viewfinder

    HD-BAR (VF/MON) Viewing Settings and You can select the formats of the color bar signals sent to the VF, HD SDI MON1 and HD SDI Indications in the MON2 connectors from among 17 types. Viewfinder SD-BAR You can select the formats of the color bar signals to the TEST OUT and REMOTE connectors from In addition to the video, the viewfinder can among five types.

  • Page 60: Optical Filters

    k Shutter The indication begins to flash if the voltage decreases to the NEAR END value specified on Displays the shutter setting as a shutter angle or the <BATT ALARM SET> page of the Camera speed. For a shutter angle, w is displayed at the >MAINTENANCE menu.

  • Page 61: Viewing The Abnormal Display

    Item Setting <VF DISPLAY> page MESSAG Select the type of messages to be displayed in the message area qh. ALL: Display all messages AT: Display auto setup information and higher WRN: Display warning messages and higher OFF: Display warning messages of the highest level only Viewing the ABNORMAL <!>...

  • Page 62: Viewing The Function (Format/Switch Function)/System (System Settings/Filter Assign) Display

    FUNCTION 2 screen When an item is set to select ON in the [IND] column, and the setting is other than the setting specified in the [NORMAL] column, that condition is indicated in the ABNORMAL<‘!’> screen. Item Setting ND filter selection: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (combination allowed) CC filter selection: A, B, C, D, E (combination allowed)

  • Page 63: Specifying And Displaying Markers

    <CHAR/MARK MIX> page Specifying and Displaying Markers The display of markers (MARKER) is set to ON for all outputs when the unit is shipped from the You can display various markers, such as the factory. center marker and safety zone marker, on the Item Setting viewfinder and monitor screens.

  • Page 64: Making Viewfinder Detail Adjustments

    <VF/HD-Y DETAIL> page Item Setting CENTER Set to ON to display the center marker and select the type of the center marker. 1: Entire cross 2: Entire cross with a hole 3: Center 4: Center with a hole SAFETY Set to ON to display the safety zone marker and specify the range (80%, 90%, 92.5%, or 95%).

  • Page 65: Specifying And Displaying Cursors

    <ZEBRA> page Example: Box cursor Activating/deactivating cursor display on each output Item Function The <CHAR/MARK MIX> page of the Camera Turn the zebra pattern in the >USER (OPERATION) menu allows you to viewfinder on and off. activate and deactivate the display of cursors on Turn the zebra pattern on the MONITOR each output.

  • Page 66: Checking The Power Supply Voltage

    Item Indication <MARKER SETTING> page NEAR END Displays the NEAR END value of the power supply selected with DCIN TYPE. Displays the END value of the power supply selected with DCIN TYPE. The only items that can be changed on this page are the two TYPE items, which specify the type of battery or power supply to check.

  • Page 67: Detailed Function Settings

    Setting page for assignable button 1 Detailed Function Settings You can use the <SW ASSIGN 1> and <SW ASSIGN 2> pages of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu to assign functions to the assignable buttons/switch, in the same way that The setting pages for buttons 2, 3, 5 to 8, N and C you assign functions using the subdisplay.

  • Page 68: Setting The Gain

    Setting the Gain Detailed Shutter Settings If the gain of the video amplifier of the unit is to When you turn this unit’s Electronic Shutter be switched using the gain switch of the RM- function on, you can control the shutter by B150 Remote Control Unit, the gain values for selecting either shutter angles or shutter speeds the corresponding switch positions must be...
  • Page 69 page (see page 120) of the Camera >USER • In angle compensation mode, the shutter is automatically switched to ON. (OPERATION) menu. ADD: After a Continuous mode operation to GAIN (gain compensation mode): When the specify a shutter value in the [deg] field, you frame rate is changed, the video level is held can use ADD to register that value as a new constant by automatically adjusting the...

  • Page 70: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    Restoring Factory Selecting the Gamma Default Settings The <OPERATOR FILE> page of the Camera In addition to the built-in standard gamma and >USER (OPERATION) menu allows you to HyperGamma curves, you can create and use return the operation items on pages U02 to U14 of your own user gamma tables.

  • Page 71: Using Hypergamma

    Note that ITU-R709 provides 4.5-times gain near black. Select the No. 6 (×5.0) curve when you need higher contrast near black. Using HyperGamma Hyper Gamma enables the wide dynamic range of the CCD sensors to be reproduced with smooth contrast without using the Knee function.

  • Page 72: Using S-Log

    When the unit is shipped from the factory, it is set up to use a user gamma table initialized to HG8009G33. 1) CvpFileEditor is a trademark of Sony Corporation. To select a user gamma table To use a gamma table you have created, load it into the unit.

  • Page 73: Inverting The Camera Picture

    “eCSite”, the site for downloading business and See “Lip Sync Compensation” (page 198) for more professional software from Sony Corporation. information about lip sync compensation. If you have not registered at “eCSite,” access the following URL and register.

  • Page 74: 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 remaining tape capacity, and remaining battery...

  • Page 75: Setting The Video Format In The Vtr Menu

    • The message “UNSUPPORTED FORMAT” appears <OUTPUT FORMAT> page for 3 seconds if the unit is unable to change the settings after the above operations. Setting the Video Format in the VTR Menu Use FORMAT or OTHERS in the SYSTEM Setup menu to select the system signal format.
  • Page 76 Submenu window To set with OTHERS Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to select LINE in the submenu window. Press the menu selection button A setting window appears. “SYSTEM” on the control panel. Setting window The SYSTEM Setup menu appears. Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to move the cursor to OTHERS, and then press the dial.

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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 You can extend battery operation time by putting something other than AUX IN.

  • Page 79: Chapter 4 Recording/Playback

    If the Note reels will not move, there is no slack to adjust. Use this unit (SRW-9000) 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 80: 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 81 POWER BATTERY OTHERS R E C L O C K 00 :00 :00: 00 SRW-9000 Select FORMAT LIST, and then press the SELECT/ENTER dial. Rotate the SELECT/ENTER dial to The Format List screen appears. select a sub-item in the submenu window.

  • Page 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 85 Menu item User bits Cursor OTHERS (MAIN) MODE >RT REC (MAIN) >UGB SOURCE Regenerate the user bits of the timecode selected with REGEN SOURCE. – Arbitrary user bits can be preset, regardless of the setting of TCG Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to MODE (TIMER select the digit that you want to modify, PRESET >TCG...

  • Page 86: Shooting

    timecode generator should regenerate (see “To TeleFile recording select timecode to record” (page 84)). This system records the following TeleFile data to cassette labels with each recording operation. To record user bits • IN (recording start point) By setting user bits, you can record up to eight •...

  • Page 87: Continuous Recording

    For details of black balance adjustment, see In other cases, before starting to record, you need “Adjusting the Black Balance” (page 53). to manually cue up the tape to the point where you want to start continuous recording. Select the CC filter and ND filter to If you want to record timecode that is continuous match the lighting conditions, and with timecode already recorded on the tape, set...

  • Page 88: Playback - Checking The Recording

    Press the PAUSE button to start Playback – Checking the recording. Recording Note When SYSYTEM >SERVO >EOS MODE in the VTR menu is set to “NORM”, the unit plays about 10 seconds of the recorded portion. If the end point cannot be found, the unit enters recording pause You can view playback video by pressing the mode at that point.
  • Page 89 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 “To display the TC Setup menu” (page 84).) 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 90: Checking The Last Three Seconds Of The Recording -Recording Review

    To automatically optimize the tracking For details, see “Setting the Camera Outputs” (page 55). 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 91 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 110) of the OPERATION menu, set MON to AUTO and set VF/VBS to CAM.

  • Page 92: 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 93: Auto Timer Rec

    Rotate 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 94: 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 98).
  • Page 95 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 96: 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 97 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 60 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 60 frames per...

  • Page 98: Operation Flow

    1 second recorded S59P(23PsF) 60 frames in total Record at 60 fps 1 second played back Play back at 23 PsF 24 frames in total 24 frames playback / 60 frames recorded = 0.4 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 99 Menu Settings State of SRW-9000 Format SELECT System Format 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 100 Menu Settings State of SRW-9000 Format SELECT System Format TEST FORMAT frame indication signal SIGNAL FRAME frequency frame output (target (Hz) frequency (when VBS frame (Hz) is selected) frequency) 4:4:4 23.98 23/24 When set to 23.98 1080 S23PsF 23.98 525/59 “ON”...
  • Page 101 Menu Settings State of SRW-9000 Format SELECT System Format TEST FORMAT frame indication signal SIGNAL FRAME frequency frame output (target (Hz) frequency (when VBS frame (Hz) is selected) frequency) 4:4:4 23.98 23/24 When set to 23.98 1080 S23PsF 23.98 525/59.94i “ON”...

  • Page 102: Select Fps Function

    The number of frames recorded in 1 second is Select FPS Function displayed in units of FPS (frames per second). It can be set at steps of 1 FPS within the following range. For 4:2:2 formats: 1 to 60 FPS For 4:4:4 formats: 1 to 60 FPS (when the optional HKSR-9003 board is installed) Select FPS allows you to obtain smooth motion...

  • Page 103: Using The Select Fps Function

    Format: S59P (23PsF) SELECT FPS = ON Number of frames shot: 50 FPS Shooting at 50 FPS Data transfer at 60 FPS 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 104 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 105 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 rotating the SELECT/ENTER dial. While holding the FUNC button down, 4 Stop recording.

  • Page 106: Using The Ramp Function

    SELECT FPS: ON In the SYSTEM Setup menu, select EDIT >RAMP. FRAME SIGNAL (signal format) A setting window opens. FORMAT (target 4:2:2 4:4:4 4:4:4 (system frame (YCbCr) S y s t e m S e t u p Edit Config frame frequency) (RGB)
  • Page 107 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 108 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 109 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 110: 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 111: Basic Camera Menu Operations

    OPERATION menu Basic Camera Menu This menu contains items for camera operators to operate the unit. It mainly permits viewfinder and Operations switch settings. For the pages and items of the OPERATION menu, see “OPERATION Menu” (page 115). PAINT menu For Camera menu operations, you can use the This menu contains items for making detailed display/menu operations section on the right side...

  • Page 112: Displaying Setting Pages

    Control panel However, the LOCK switches function independently. When you want to lock the SELECT/ENTER dial operation section on the right side panel, or lock BACK button HOME button the AP-1, set the LOCK switch on that side to Note When the subdisplay is in data modification mode (? symbol shown at the right corner) (page 114), menu operations on the viewfinder or monitor screen are...
  • Page 113 TOP MENU screen CONTENTS page (Example: USER menu) cursor If the screen can be scrolled, arrows indicate the direction of scrolling. Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to align the pointer with the desired menu. Press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The selected page is displayed. The CONTENTS page or the most recently used page of the selected menu appears.

  • Page 114: Setting Menu Items

    Position the cursor the character to be Setting Menu Items entered and press the MENU SEL/ ENTER dial. If a “?” symbol is flashing at the left of the page To enter a space: Select INS on the line number, press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to below the character list.

  • Page 115: 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 116 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 117 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <CHAR/MARK 03(U09) CHAR VF ON ON, OFF Character superimposing MIX> ON/OFF MON ON ON, OFF Turn characters and HD-Y ON ON, OFF markers ON/OFF VBS OFF ON, OFF and adjust their MARKER VF ON ON, OFF...
  • Page 118 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 119 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 monitor LUT [MLUT] ON, OFF function is enabled...
  • Page 120 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: HOR: RIGHT, RIGHT...
  • Page 121 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SUBDISPLAY 11(U11) FORMAT 1> MEMORY Register formats so 23.98P 422 NO ASSIGN, Register the formats to be that they can be _23.98P 444HQ, selected on the subdisplay. selected on the AP- _23.98P 444SQ, Select from among the 1 (optional)
  • Page 122 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <PAGE SELECT> SHUTTER ON, OFF Select pages to be RAMP ON, OFF Appears only when the displayed on the optional HKSR-9002 is subdisplay installed. FORMAT ON, OFF ND/CC ON, OFF GAIN/WHITE/ ON, OFF 5600K...
  • Page 123 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SW ASSIGN 1> 13(U13) ASSIGN SW1 Select from among the OFF, ND Assign functions to functions displayed on the ASSIGN SW2 , REC assignable buttons/ corresponding subpage. ASSIGN SW3 REVIEW, switch PB(VF), MLUT, FAN MODE,...
  • Page 124 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 114). CAM CODE SRW-9000 Camera code Display only DATE Date Display only Camera Menu List...

  • Page 125: Paint Menu

    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 F1.7 F1.0 to F3.4 Display only CENTER Set and store the center MARKER marker position: H POS: Increasing the H POS...
  • Page 126 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SW STATUS> P01[P01] FLARE (OFF) ON, OFF Fixed to OFF in Cine List of paint mode functions and their GAMMA (ON) ON, OFF Fixed to ON in Cine on/off setting mode BLK GAM (OFF)
  • Page 127 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 (U19) (master) values can be gamma set independently. BLACK [M] 0 –99 to +99 Only M (master) value can be set.
  • Page 128 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 129 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 130 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 131 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 132 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SHUTTER> P13[P03] SHUTTER ON, OFF Setting to ON displays Adjust the shutter (U20) the current shutter while observing the values in the [deg] and shutter angles and [sec] columns. speeds [deg]: Shutter angle (360.0 to 4.3) [sec]: Shutter speed...
  • Page 133 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <RAMP> P14[P04] CURRENT Current FPS value (appears only when 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 134 “Memory Stick”. FILE ID Max.14 characters Enter a comment for the scene files to be written to a “Memory Stick”. CAM CODE SRW-9000 Camera code Display only (when files made by the unit are detected, “SRW- 9000” is displayed). DATE...

  • Page 135: Maintenance Menu

    MAINTENANCE Menu : Enabled in Custom mode only : Enabled in both Cine and Custom modes 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 mode. •...
  • Page 136 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <WHITE V SAW [R][G][B] –99 to +99 R, G, and B values can be SHADING> [ - - ] 0 0 0 set independently. Adjust the V SAW, H SAW: To shading of white vertically or level...
  • Page 137 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OHB PHASE 0, 23, 45, 68, 90, 113, Select an axis (angle) at MATRIX> [ - - ] 135, 158, 180, 203, 225, PHASE for which the OHB Adjust the colors 248, 270, 293, 315, 338 matrix adjustment is to be at the CCD block...
  • Page 138 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <AUTO IRIS> AUTO IRIS ON, OFF Fixed to OFF with Select Auto iris [M02] FPS formats adjustment WINDOW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Select the auto iris windows: The shaded parts indicate the area where light detection occurs.
  • Page 139 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OUTPUT CURRENT 23.98PsF FORMAT> [M03] Select the output NEXT 23.98PsF video format SCAN PROGRESS PROGRESSIVE, INTERLACE FRAME 23.98 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, Appears when 59.94 PROGRESSIVE is selected for SCAN. FIELD 59.94 59.94, 50...
  • Page 140 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <BATT ALARM BATT TYPE BP-GL AC ADP, LITHIUM, For settings about SET> [M06] BPGL, OTHERS1, remaining battery power, Set the voltage OTHERS2 see item “BATTERY” (page values to trigger 166) in “VTR Menu List”. NEAR END 11.9(AC), 11.0 to 15.0 V...
  • Page 141 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 1> FAN MODE AUTO1 AUTO1, AUTO2, MIN, Select the operation modes Set various [M09] of the fans subsidiary (U21) AUTO1: Automatically functions controlled according to the internal temperature, quiet during recording.
  • Page 142 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 mode Set various [M10] 2 Mn/D Y: Year subsidiary 3 D/M/Y Mn: Month (numeric) functions 4 D/M M: Month (abbr. in English) 5 M/D/Y D: Day 6 M/D...

  • Page 143: File Menu

    FILE Menu : Enabled in Custom mode only : Enabled in both Cine and Custom modes Execute by ENTER. : Execute by pressing the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. For details on the files, see Chapter 8 “Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data” (page 167). Note The markings [F01] to [F04] in the No.
  • Page 144 “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 114). CAM CODE SRW-9000 Camera code Display only DATE Date Display only Camera Menu List...
  • Page 145 READ Execute by Load a user gamma table [F02] ENTER. from a “Memory Stick” CAM) FILE ID Max.14 Display only characters CAM CODE SRW-9000 Camera code Display only DATE Date Display only <LENS FILE> STORE Execute by [F03] ENTER. FILE...
  • Page 146 Enter a comment for the lens characters file to be written to a “Memory Stick”. See “Specifying a character string” (page 114). CAM CODE SRW-9000 Camera code Display only DATE Date Display only <OHB FILE> F06[ - - ] STORE FILE...
  • Page 147 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 ENTER. (ALL) 1 to 32 (when a To resume the factory non-serial lens...

  • Page 148: 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 149: Editing The User Menu

    If the CONTENTS page is appears, Editing the USER Menu turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to move the pointer 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 150 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 pointer to the desired item, then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The USER 2 EDIT page appears again, displaying the newly added item.
  • Page 151 If the CONTENTS page appears, turn This adds the number and name of the selected page above the item selected in step the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to move the pointer to “EDIT PAGE”, then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to To cancel the addition of a page display the EDIT PAGE screen.

  • Page 152: Returning The User Menu To The Factory Defaults

    Select “MOVE,” and then press the VTR Menu Operations MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The EDIT PAGE screen appears again. Turn MENU SEL/ENTER dial to move the pointer to the position to which you wish to move the page selected in step 1. Displaying VTR Menus The VTR menu of this unit contains three setup menus.
  • Page 153 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. A setting window opens. Setting window Turn or press the SELECT/ENTER dial to select the desired setting.

  • Page 154: Vtr Menu List

    VTR Menu List TC 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 153). Item Settings TIMER SEL Selects the type of time data to use.
  • Page 155 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 156: 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 86). 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 157: 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 153). Item Settings INPUT SEL TRACK1 Selects the signal to assign to track 1.
  • Page 158 Item Settings OUTPUT SEL Selects the track to assign to channel 1 of the SDI output. Track selection (when the Track 1 to Track 12 optional HKSR-9001 is Selects the track to assign to channel 2 of the SDI output. installed) Track 1 to Track 12 (Track 2) Selects the track to assign to channel 3 of the SDI output.

  • Page 159: 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 for tracks set to –34dB/Off, –34dB/On, –46dB/Off, –46dB/On, –58dB/Off, Track4 “ANA1”...
  • Page 160 Item Settings FORMAT LINE Sets the number of effective lines and the scanning system. Signal format settings 1080I [1080I] 1080P [1080PsF/P] FRAME When the SELECT FPS item is set to “OFF”, sets the operation frame frequency. When the SELECT FPS item is set to “ON”, sets the target frame frequency.
  • Page 161 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 102).
  • Page 162 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 163 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 164 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 165 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 166 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 167: 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 168 For file operations, use the <USER GAMMA> Note page of the FILE menu. In Cine mode, scene file operations are disabled. User gamma files are stored in built-in memory. To use 32 scene files They cannot be backed up to “Memory Stick” Set 32 SCENE FILE to ON on the <OTHERS 2>...
  • Page 169 • In the MLUT NAME part, specify the monitor OHB files LUT name (up to 12 characters) that you want OHB files store the offset values of items specific to appear under MLUT SEL on the <PB/MON to the CCD unit. For file operations, use the LUT>...

  • Page 170: 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 115). S: Scene file R: Reference file L: Lens file...
  • Page 171 Menu page (No. in Custom mode) Item √ √ <DETAIL 1> DETAIL ON/OFF √ √ (P08) LEVEL √ √ LIMITER M √ √ LIMITER WHT √ √ LIMITER BLK √ √ CRISP √ √ LVL DEP √ √ LVL DEP ON/OFF √...
  • Page 172 Menu page (No. in Custom mode) Item √ √ <AUTO IRIS> AUTO IRIS √ √ (M06) WINDOW √ √ IRIS LEVEL √ √ APL RATIO √ √ √ IRIS GAIN √ Non-menu items ND filter selection √ CC filter selection √...

  • Page 173: 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 174: 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 114). To retrieve on operator file stored on a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 175: Storage And Retrieval Of The Scene Files

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

  • Page 176: Storage And Retrieval Of Reference Files

    To retrieve a scene file stored in built-in memory Move the pointer to the number of the file that you wish to retrieve and press the MENU SEL/ ENTER dial. The state specified in the retrieved file is reproduced. Setting 32 SCENE FILE to ON on the <OTHERS 2>...

  • Page 177: Reading User Gamma Curves

    Move the pointer to READ (MS t Storing OHB Files CAM) and press the MENU SEL/ ENTER dial. Use the <OHB FILE> page of the FILE menu. Unit settings change to reflect the settings loaded Execute STANDARD on the from the reference file. <REFERENCE>...

  • Page 178: Resetting To The Initial Settings

    Connect a waveform monitor to the HD Resetting to the Initial Settings SDI MON1 connector or HD SDI MON2 connector of the unit. Resetting to the Factory Defaults By using the <FILE PRESET 1> page and <FILE Select ND:4 and CC:E and shoot a gray- PRESET 2>...
  • Page 179 To reset the data of the OHB file Reset items in the OHB file individually. Move the pointer to OHB FILE and then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The <OHB FILE PRESET> page appears. Move the pointer to the item you wish to reset and then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

  • Page 180: 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 181: 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 182: 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 183 “Description” column in the table of REC RF”). type of error. “Error messages” (page 185). 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 184: 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 185: Error Messages Related To The Vtr Module

    For other errors, power the unit off and on again. detected. If the same error message appears again when the 0060 SLACK-10 Drum drive voltage unit is powered on, contact a Sony service error was detected. representative. 0061 SLACK-11 Drum FG error was detected.

  • Page 186: Warning Messages Related To The Vtr Module

    Code Message Description Code Message Description 0063 SLACK-35 S reel rotation was 007D SLACK-44 T-reel speed error was detected in stop mode. detected. 0064 SLACK-45 Abnormal ratio of T 007F HUMID ERROR Condensation detector reel speed to capstan detected condensation. speed was detected 02XX (An error An error was detected...
  • Page 187 Code Message Description Example: 000C DC VOLTAGE DC voltage has fallen Popup window displaying warning message below the specified “VTR: 0010 TELEFILE FULL” level. 000E TEMPERATURE The temperature HIGH inside the unit has risen. 0010 TELEFILE FULL Telefile memory is almost full.

  • Page 188: 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.) 0067 CASSETTE REC The cassette is Do not subject the unit to severe shocks INHI record-protected.

  • Page 189: 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 190: 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 191: 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 192 Signal Scanning System Recording SRW- SRW- SRW-5000/ SRW- SRW- format system frame Rate 9000 1+SRPC-1 5500 5800 5100 frequency (VideoNET) (440/880 (440/880 s(440 (440/880 (440/880 Mbps) Mbps) Mbps) Mbps) Mbps) 1080/4:4:4 Interlaced 880Mbps RGB(HQ) (HKSR- (HKSR- (The 5803HQ) 5103) optional 29.97 HKSR-9003 (HKSR-...

  • Page 193: What Are Dual Link And 3G

    When you do this, all of the G component and What Are Dual Link and half of the B and R components are output via the HD SDI OUT A connector. The other half is output via the HD SDI OUT B connector. HD SDI OUT A = G/0.5 ×B’/0.5 ×R’...
  • Page 194 HD SDI formats supported by the SRW-9000 1.5G Single Link 1.5G Dual Link Format 4:2:2 (YCbCr) RGB 4:4:4 4:2:2 (YCbCr) 60P Frame rate 30/1.001 PsF 30/1.001 PsF 60/1.001 P 25 PsF 25 PsF 50 P 24 PsF 24 PsF 24/1.001 PsF 24/1.001 PsF...

  • Page 195: 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 196 ND), 5: CAP Shutter speed Angle Mode: 360.0º to 4.3º Continuous Mode: ECS Lens mount Special made rugged -inch type sony bayonet mount (B4) Sensitivity 29.97PsF: T10 ISO480 (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) Gain selection –6, –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB Smear level –135 dB (typical)
  • Page 197 RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. BNC×2 (when the optional HKSR-9001 • Always verify that the unit is operating is installed) properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE HD-SDI 1.5G Single Link: SMPTE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND 292M (embedded audio, timecode) INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, HD-SDI 1.5G Dual Link: SMPTE 372M...

  • Page 198: Lip Sync Compensation

    Lip Sync Compensation Compensation (Lip Sync compensation) for the delay of video relative to audio may be necessary, depending on the video format and system configuration. Systems on which compensation must be performed manually Amount of delay of video relative to audio When you have connected this unit to an SRW-1 + SRPC-1, and wish to record on the SRW-1...

  • Page 199: Index

    switch 21 Index turning off after a specified interval 74 Battery 27 attachment shoe 19 level display 25 voltage indication 59 Battery pack 27 Symbols attaching 27 detaching 27 ! display 61 Black balance adjusting 53 switch 17 ABNORMAL ! display 61 AC adaptor 28 Accessory attachment screw holes 20 Cable holder 35...
  • Page 200 Color video monitor 90 items stored 170 Condensation 190 operations 173 Continuous recording 87 resetting 178 Control panel 20 Filter attaching 35 selector 15 connection cable 21 status display 46 connector 16 FILTER ASSIGN screen 62 detaching 35 Flange focal length 30 extension cable 35 Focus position indication 60 CTRL (CAM) connector 16...
  • Page 201 Multiplexing 33 Lens connector 15 mounting 29 OHB files 169 LENS connector 15 storage 177 Lens extender indication 59 Operating status (VTR module) Lens files 30, 167 checking 48 registration/retrieval 174 during recording 59 selecting 48 Operation modes 39 Lens fixing lever 15 Cine mode 39 Lens mount 16 Custom mode 39...
  • Page 202 settings 41 Signal formats Quick motion effects 96 indication 26 setting 80 S-LOG 72 Slow motion effects 96 Ramp function 44, 106 SR Motion 96 REC button/indicator 23 Standard gamma 70 Record Status 59 indicator 17 display 25 operation button 17, 23 selecting indications 60 Recording 80 STOP button 21...
  • Page 203 indication area 60 TC Setup menu 154 input connector 19 output connector 19 recording 85 selecting 84 Warning indications 25, 184 Timer Rec 92 Warning system 182 auto 93 White balance manual 92 adjusting 54 Tracking control 89 memory indication 60 Tripod selecting values 46 attachment 34...
  • Page 204 Index...
  • Page 205 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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