Sony MPC-3610 Instruction Manual
Digital Motion Picture Camera
VENICE
4-735-109-13 (1)
GB
Operating Instructions
MPC-3610
Firmware Version 3.0
© 2017 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents
1. Overview
Features .............................................................................. 3
System Configuration ........................................................ 6
Location and Function of Parts .......................................... 7
2. Preparation
Preparing a Power Supply ............................................... 15
Setting the Clock .............................................................. 16
Attaching the VF Attachment and Handle ...................... 17
Mounting a Lens and Adjusting the Flange
Focal Length ............................................................ 18
Attaching a Viewfinder .................................................... 21
Handling SxS Memory Cards ........................................... 23
Handling SD Cards for Saving Configuration Data .......... 25
Using with AXS-R7 .......................................................... 26
3. Camera Operations
Sub Display ....................................................................... 28
Operations on the Home Screen of the Sub Display ....... 31
User Functions Screen ...................................................... 37
Menu Operations ............................................................. 40
Full Menu Operations.......................................................50
Full Menu List ................................................................... 51
Clip Operations on the Sub Display ................................. 67
Playback ........................................................................... 69
Operations on the Home Screen of the Mini Display ...... 70
Clip Operations on the Mini Display ................................ 72
4. Network
Network Setup and Operations ....................................... 73
5. Shooting
Basic Operations ............................................................... 77
Useful Functions ............................................................... 78
6. Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Monitors and Recording
Devices ..................................................................... 80
External Synchronization ................................................. 82
7. Appendix
Usage Precautions ............................................................83
Recording Formats and Output Signals ..........................86
Error/Warning Indications ............................................... 94
Items Saved in Files ..........................................................96
Licenses ..........................................................................102
Specifications .................................................................103
1. Overview
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Features
New 36×24 mm Full Frame CMOS
Image Sensor
Supports image capture at resolutions up to 6048
× 4032 pixels.* By switching the imager mode, the
unit can natively support many shooting formats,
including Super 35 24.3 × 12.8 mm, 4096 × 2160
pixel resolution (equivalent to 3-perforation
motion picture film) and 4:3 Anamorphic* Super
35 24.3 × 18.3 mm, 4096 × 3024 pixel resolution
(equivalent to 4-perforation motion picture film).
* Full Frame and Anamorphic modes require licenses sold
separately.
Wide Latitude
The unit supports 15+ stops of latitude. It features
very low noise for delivering phenomenal images
in conditions from searing sunlight to almost
no light, allowing for unprecedented creative
freedom in grading.
Wide Color Space Capture
ISO2500 under low light conditions allows you
to maintain the latitude balance between bright
and low light conditions when shooting, without
graining (noise).
PL Lens Mount
Equipped with the industry-standard PL lens
mount. The lens mount supports Cooke /i
technology, and lens information is recorded as
metadata frame by frame.
E Mount Lens
E mount lenses are supported by removing the PL
lens adaptor. E mount lenses are smaller and lighter
than PL lenses, and are available in a diverse lineup for
expanded possibilities in image reproduction.
Compact Body and Intuitive
Operation
Engineered to Survive
The chassis is made from magnesium alloy for
high robustness and durability. The ventilation
system is completely isolated from all electronic
components to prevent ingress of dust, sand, and
liquids.*
The silent-running fan can be cleaned or even
swapped out on set quickly and easily to maintain
high redundancy.
* Design protects against dust and rain, but cannot
completely prevent the ingress of dust and liquid.
Modular Design
Features a fully modular design, allowing you
to flexibly support various rigs and peripheral
equipment according to the shooting application.
The top handle and viewfinder are easily adjustable
to maintain ergonomic balance and ease of use with
lenses. The height of the optical axis is the same
as the PMW-F55, permitting the use of peripheral
devices used with the PMW-F55. And an optional
AXS-R7 Portable Memory Recorder can be securely
attached to the rear of the unit using four hex
screws.
Intuitive and Familiar On-Set
Operation
The menu screen is available from both sides of
the camera, with the main control display on the
Assistant side of the camera for fast access to the
camera settings by the camera assistant while
shooting.
An OLED mini display on the Operator side allows
the operator to access commonly accessed
features such as ND filter position, shutter, white
balance, exposure index (EI), and frame rate (FPS),
making it convenient for the operator to check the
status of the unit.
Various Recording Formats
The unit supports recording on SxS memory cards
in XAVC 4K/QFHD, MPEG HD, and HD ProRes 422
formats. In addition, it can record in 16-bit RAW or
X-OCN format onto AXS memory cards when used
in combination with an optional AXS-R7 Portable
Memory Recorder.
Images can be captured in a color space that
exceeds DCI-P3. The degree of freedom in the
grading is dramatically improved when using
Sony’s S-Gamut and S-Gamut3.Cine color space
together with S-Log3.
Dual Base ISO
The unit supports two selectable native ISO
settings (ISO500 and ISO2500). Using Base ISO500
under normal lighting conditions and Base
A relatively compact design for a device equipped
with a large Full Frame image sensor, achieved
using Sony’s miniaturization technology, which
allows easier shooting in confined spaces or on
drones.
The position, shape, and size of the control
buttons reflect the requirements of camera
operators for intuitive operation. They also feature
backlighting for ease of use in dark locations.
8-Position Optical ND Filter
Employs an 8-position optical ND filter. It offers
a wide ND range of 0.3ND (1/2 = 1 stop) to
2.4ND (1/256 = 8 stops) that reduces time lost
on set changing external ND filters. The ND filter
mechanism is servo-controllable.
Imager Block Extension
The imager block can be extended from the
camera body by 2.7 m (8.9 ft) or 5.5 m (18 ft) by
connecting the CBK-3610XS* Camera Extension
System.
* Update the firmware to version 3.0 or later.
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Effective Picture Size
The unit supports shooting in the following effective picture sizes.
[Note]
A software license is required to shoot in 6K 17:9, 6K 1.85:1, 6K 2.39:1, 6K 3:2, 5.7K 16:9, 4K 4:3, and 4K 6:5.
6K 3:2
6K 1.85:1
5.7K 16:9
6K 17:9
4K 6:5
4K 4:3
6K 2.39:1
4K 17:9
(DCI 4K)
3.8K 16:9
(Ultra HD)
Software Licenses
You can select software licenses (optional) according to the intended usage of the unit.
Software licenses are installed using Maintenance > License Options (page 66) in the full menu.
Software license Imager mode Effective
number of
pixels
(Image pixels)
License not required* 3.8K 16:9 3840 × 2160 22.8 × 12.8 23, 24, 25, 29, 50, 59
3.8K 16:9
Surround View
4K 17:9 4096 × 2160 24.3 × 12.8 23, 24, 25, 29, 47, 50, 59
4K 17:9
Surround View
Anamorphic License 4K 4:3 4096 × 3024 24.3 × 18.0 23, 24, 25, 29, 47
4K 4:3 Surround
View
4K 6:5 4096 × 3432 24.3 × 20.4 23, 24, 25, 29
Full Frame License* 5.7K 16:9 5670 × 3190 33.7 × 18.9 23, 24, 25, 29
6K 2.39:1 6048 × 2534 35.9 × 15.0 23, 24, 25, 29
6K 17:9 6054 × 3192 36.0 × 19.0 23, 24, 25, 29
6K 1.85:1 6054 × 3272 36.0 × 19.4 23, 24, 25, 29
6K 3:2 6048 × 4032 35.9 × 24.0 23, 24, 25
* The Anamorphic license is required to enable ratio settings, other than Off(1.0×), for the de-squeeze function.
3840 × 2160
(4268 × 2400)
4096 × 2160
(4552 × 2400)
4096 × 3024
(4552 × 3360)
W × H (mm) Project frame rate
22.8 × 12.8
(25.4 × 14.3)
24.3 × 12.8
(27.0 × 14.3)
24.3 × 18.0
(27.0 × 20.0)
23, 24, 25, 29
23, 24, 25, 29
23, 24, 25, 29
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Surround View
Surround View is a mode available in the following imager modes that displays an image range that
includes a 5% outer region beyond the effective picture size (top/bottom/left/right) in the viewfinder and
SDI monitor output, allowing you to view a larger image range when shooting. The recorded image area
does not include the outer region.
3.8K 16:9
4K 17:9
4K 4:3
[Notes]
In this mode, limitations on the maximum project frame rate setting may apply.
In 4K 4:3 mode with de-squeeze ratio of 2.0×, the image area includes only 5% of the top and bottom outer regions.
1. Overview
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System Configuration
Microphone Holder (A-2182-620-A)
Rod Clamp (A-2182-621-A)
Rod (4-684-612-01)
Microphone Holder assembly (X-2596-733-2)
Screws P2.6×8 (2) (7-627-556-98)
DVF-EL200
Viewfinder
CBKZ-3610A,
CBKZ-3610AM,
CBKZ-3610AW
Anamorphic
License
DVF-L700
Viewfinder
(VF cable (A-2201-632-A or
A-2201-633-A) is required)
SCL-PK6,
SCL-P11X15
S35 PL Lens
Anamorphic Lens
(PL mount / E mount)
CBK-3610XS
Camera Extension System
MPC-3610
ECM-680S, ECM-678,
ECM-674
Microphone
(EC-0.5X3F5M is
required)
AXS-R7
Portable Memory
Recorder
BP-FL75, BP-FLX75
Battery Pack
AC-DN2B, AC-DN10
AC Adaptor
AXS-A256S24, AXS-A512S48,
AXS-A512S24, AXS-A1TS48,
AXS-A1TS24
AXS Memory Card
AXS-AR1, AXS-CR1
AXS Memory Card
Reader
AXS-AR1
AXS Memory Card Reader
CBKZ-3610F,
CBKZ-3610FM,
CBKZ-3610FW
Full Frame License
Full Frame Lens
(PL mount / E mount)
SELP28135G, SEL1635GM, SEL2470GM, SEL70200GM, SEL100400GM,
SEL1224G, SEL35F14Z, SEL50F14Z, SEL85F14GM, SEL90M28G,
SEL100F28GM
E Mount Lens
VCT-FSA5
Shoulder Adaptor
SBAC-US30/UT100
USB Card Reader
SBP-64/128/256E, SBS-32/64/128G1C
SxS Memory Card
QD-G32E/G64E/G120F/G240F
XQD Memory Card
(QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adaptor is required)
1. Overview
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Location and Function of Parts
Operator Side
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1. ASSIGN (assignable) buttons 1/2 (page 37)
Assign functions using the EDIT page of the
user functions screen (page 37).
The assigned function toggles between on/off
(enable/disable) or is activated with each
press.
2. ASSIGN (assignable) lamps 1/2 (page 37)
Each lamp is lit orange when the assigned
function is on (enabled) or activated, and not
lit when the function is off (disabled).
3. Mini display ITEM keys 1 to 3
Controls the operation of functions on the
mini display (page 70).
4. Mini display
Displays various setup items, such as shutter
SxS memory card
Air inlet
slot block (page 8)
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angle, that you can check or modify
(page 70).
5. ACCESS lamps (SLOT A/B)
Each lamp is lit when the recording media in
SxS card slot A/B is the target for recording/
playback and when data is being written to or
read from the recording media in SxS card slot
A/B (page 23).
6. Network connector (RJ-45)
Connect to a wired LAN network using a LAN
cable (not supplied) for remote control of the
unit (page 73).
7. CLIPS button
Press to display the clip screen on the mini
display to enable clip operations (page 72).
Simultaneously, the clip list screen is displayed
on the sub display and can also be used for
clip operations.
To switch from playback mode to shooting
mode, press the HOME button.
8. Power switch
Set to the ON position () to turn the power on.
Set to the OFF position () to turn the power
off.
[Notes]
This unit uses a small amount of standby power
even when the power switch is set to OFF. Remove
the battery pack if the unit will not be used for a
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prolonged period.
When removing the battery pack or the DC IN
power, be sure to first set the power switch to the
OFF position. Interrupting the power supply during
recording or during memory card access could cause
a malfunction.
9. HOME button
Press to clear the item selection display and
return to the Home screen on the mini display.
If pressed when the unit is in playback state,
the unit transitions to shooting mode
(page 70).
13. REC ACTIVE lamp
The lamp is lit green when the REC button is
enabled.
14. ASSIGN (assignable) lamp 3 (page 37)
The lamp is lit orange when the assigned
function is on (enabled) or activated, and not
lit when the function is off (disabled).
15. REC (recording start/stop) button/lamp
Press to start recording, turning the REC lamp
on. Press again to stop recording, turning the
REC lamp off (page 77).
The REC lamp flashes when a device error or
warning occurs.
16. mark
The mark is on the same plane as the image
sensor.
To measure the precise distance between the
unit and the subject, use the mark as a
reference.
10. LOCK switch
Locks the operation of the buttons on the
Operator side. When locked, the switch
background LED lights in orange.
11. Headphones connector (stereo mini jack)
Connect to earphones for audio monitoring.
You can monitor the input audio during
shooting/recording and playback sound
during playback (page 69).
12. Built-in speaker
You can monitor the input audio during
shooting/recording and playback sound
during playback. The speaker also sounds
alarms to reinforce visual warnings
(page 69).
If you connect earphones to the headphones
jack, the speaker output is suppressed
automatically.
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SxS memory card slot block (page 23)
The SxS memory card slots are located behind the
cover.
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1. SxS memory card slots A/B
2. Manufacturer calibration terminal
Manufacturer terminal for calibration and
servicing (cannot be used by users).
3. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select)
button
Press to switch the active slot.
Assistant Side
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1. ASSIGN (assignable) button 4 (page 37)
Assign functions using the EDIT page of the
user functions screen (page 37).
The assigned function toggles between on/off
(enable/disable) or is activated with each
press.
2. ASSIGN (assignable) lamp 4 (page 37)
The lamp is lit orange when the assigned
function is on (enabled) or activated, and not
lit when the function is off (disabled).
3. Sub display
Allows you to check the operation status of
the unit and make various settings
(page 29).
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With the Home screen displayed, press and
hold the BACK button (page 9) and turn
the SEL/SET dial to adjust the brightness of the
sub display and mini display.
The brightness can also be adjusted using
Technical > Control Display > Brightness level
(page 64) in the full menu.
4. Sub display ITEM keys 1 to 6
Controls the operation of functions on the sub
display (page 40).
5. Tape measure hook
The tape measure hook is on the same plane
as the image sensor. To measure the precise
distance between the unit and the subject, use
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the tape measure hook as a reference. You can
attach the end of a tape measure to the hook,
and measure the distance from the subject.
6. HOME button
Press to clear the display and return to the
Home screen on the sub display (page 31).
If pressed when the unit is in playback state,
the unit transitions to shooting mode.
7. MENU (menu display on/off) button (pages
40, 50)
Press the MENU button to display the menu
screen on the sub display. Press and hold the
MENU button for 2 seconds or longer to
display the full menu screen on the sub
display. Press the button during menu screen
or full menu screen display to return to the
previous screen display.
8. SEL/SET (select/set) dial (MENU dial)
Changes the item selection or a setting within
the menu (pages
9. +48V power lamp
Lights in green if the AUDIO IN switch is set to
MIC and +48 V phantom power is supplied on
the AUDIO IN connector. It is not lit if phantom
power is not supplied.
You can turn +48 V phantom power on/off
using Audio category > Audio Details > Audio
Configuration > Phantom Power +48V
(page 62) in the menu.
10.
AUDIO IN (audio selector) switch
Select the input signal type corresponding to
the audio source connected to the AUDIO IN
connector.
LINE: When connecting an external analog
audio signal source
AES/EBU: When connecting an external digital
audio signal source
MIC: When connecting a microphone
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11. AUDIO IN connector (XLR 5-pin)
Input external microphone or audio
equipment signals.
When the audio source is set to LINE or MIC
using the AUDIO IN switch, this connector
functions as an AUDIO IN CH-1 and AUDIO IN
CH-2 connector.
When the audio source is set to AES/EBU using
the AUDIO IN switch, this connector functions
as an AUDIO IN CH-1/2 and AUDIO IN CH-3/4
connector.
12. BACK button
Cancels the menu setting and moves up one
level in the menu hierarchy during menu
display.
Cancels the execution process or
pending process during process execution/
pending display (pages 31, 40, 50).
13. LOCK switch
Locks the operation of the buttons on the
Assistant side. When locked, the switch
background LED lights in orange.
14. ACCESS (SD card access) lamp (page 25)
15. REC ACTIVE lamp
The lamp is lit green when the REC button is
enabled.
16. REC (recording start/stop) button/lamp
Press to start recording, turning the REC lamp
on. Press again to stop recording, turning the
REC lamp off (page 77).
The REC lamp flashes when a device error or
warning occurs.
17. CLIPS button
Press to display the clip list screen on the sub
display to enable clip operations (page 67).
Simultaneously, the clip screen is displayed on
the mini display.
To switch from playback mode to shooting
mode, press the HOME button.
18. USER button
Press to display the user function list on the
sub display, and to operate the ITEM keys 1 to
5 user function buttons.
ITEM key 6 is the user function list EDIT button.
Press this button to display the function
selection screen for the user function buttons
and assignable buttons. Press again when the
user functions screen is displayed to return to
the previous display (page 37).
Front
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1. ASSIGN (assignable) button 3 (page 37)
Assign functions using the EDIT page of the
user functions screen (page 37).
The assigned function toggles between on/off
(enable/disable) or is activated with each
press.
2. PL lens mount adaptor (page 18)
3. VF (viewfinder output) connector
(page 21)
4. LENS connector (12-pin)
Used only for iris control from a networkconnected computer, smartphone, or tablet in
firmware version 3.0 or later.
5. 24V OUT connector (DC OUT 24 V, Fischer
3-pin)
24 V DC power supply output connector
(page 80).
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The output voltage and maximum output
current of this connector vary depending on
the input voltage to the unit. The maximum
current includes the output current from the
24V OUT connector on the rear panel
(page 10).
11 V to 17 V input
Output voltage : 24 V
Maximum output current: 1.0 A
22 V to 32 V input
Output voltage: Same as the input voltage
Maximum output current: 2.0 A
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Rear
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1. 24V OUT connector (DC OUT 24 V, Fischer
3-pin)
24 V DC power supply output connector
(page 80).
The output voltage and maximum output
current of this connector vary depending on
the input voltage to the unit. The maximum
current includes the output current from the
24V OUT connector on the front panel
(page 9).
11 V to 17 V input
Output voltage : 24 V
Maximum output current: 1.0 A
22 V to 32 V input
Output voltage: Same as the input voltage
Maximum output current: 2.0 A
2.
12V OUT connector (DC OUT 12V, Hirose
4-pin)
12 V DC power supply output connector
(page 80).
The output voltage and maximum output
current of this connector vary depending on
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the input voltage to the unit.
11 V to 17 V input
Output voltage: Same as the input voltage
Maximum output current: 1.0 A
22 V to 32 V input
Output voltage : 15 V
Maximum output current: 0.8 A
3. MONITOR OUT connector (BNC type)
HD SDI monitor signal output connector
(page 80).
4. GENLOCK (genlock input) connector (BNC
type)
To genlock the unit to an external source or to
lock the timecode of the unit to an external
source, input an external reference signal.
Digital signal and analog signal input are
supported.
Digital signal: 1.5G HDSDI interlaced signal
Analog signal: HD sync, Analog
5. TC IN (timecode input) connector (BNC type)
To lock the timecode of the unit to an external
source, input a reference timecode signal.
6. AUX connector (LEMO 5-pin)
Outputs the timecode signal (page 81).
7. REMOTE (remote control) connector (8-pin)
Not supported in firmware version 3.0.
8. 12V/24V (DC power input) connector
(page 15)
DC power supply input connector for external
power supply to the unit. Supports 12 V and 24
V input voltages.
No. Signal
1 GND
2 NC
3 NC
4 DC IN (11 V to 17 V or 22 V to 32 V)
9. Battery attachment terminal (page 15)
10. SDI OUT 1 to 4 (serial digital output)
connectors (BNC type) (page 80)
11. Battery pack mount (page 15)
12. Battery release lever (page 15)
13. HDMI OUT connector (page 80)
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Top
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1. External device connector
Used for updating an AXS-R7 AXS Recorder
(option) when the AXS-R7 is attached to the
unit (page 27) or for using camera wireless
remote control (page 73) by connecting a
CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN Adaptor (option).
2. Release button (page 17)
3. Handle/VF attachment mount (page 17)
4. Accessory mounting screw holes
Type of screw: 1/4-20UNC (8)
Type of screw: 3/8-16UNC (10)
Length of engagement: 10 mm (3/8 inch) or
less
Bottom
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Air vent
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1. Tripod plate attachment holes
Type of screw: 1/4-20UNC (2)
Type of screw: 3/8-16UNC (4)
Length of engagement: 9 mm (3/8 inch) or less
2. Bottom cover
Remove the four hex screws to remove the
cover.
3. SD card slot (page 25)
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Viewfinder/Monitor Screen
During shooting (recording or standby) and playback, the information selected in Monitoring > OSD
Appearance > Status Info A/B Setup (page 58) in the full menu is displayed.
Information displayed on the screen while recording
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1. Recording frame rate indicator
Displays the recording frame rate and project
frame rate.
2. Shutter angle/shutter speed indicator
Displays the shutter angle or shutter speed of
the electronic shutter, according to the
Technical > System Configuration setting in
the full menu.
3. ND filter indicator
Displays the density of the ND filter. The
display value is a LOG (base 10) value
(page 51).
CLEAR
0.3 (1/2)
0.6 (1/4)
0.9 (1/8)
1.2 (1/16)
1.5 (1/32)
1.8 (1/64)
2.1 (1/128)
2.4 (1/256)
4. Thermometer icon
Displayed when a high temperature warning
message is issued.
The description is displayed in the Info
category in the menu.
5. Warning icon
Displayed when other than a high
temperature warning message is issued.
The description is displayed in the Info
category in the menu.
6. Exposure index indicator
Displays the exposure index (EI) value.
7. Color temperature indicator
Displays the color temperature and Tint value
of the white balance.
8. Look information display
Displays the selected Look (page 52).
9. Battery capacity/voltage indicator
Displays the following indicators according to
the type of battery power source.
Battery type Display
InfoLithium
battery
Anton/Bauer
battery
Other batteries
10. VF LUT indicator
Displays the viewfinder LUT (page 52).
11. VF Double Speed Scan indicator
Displays the on/off state of the function for
doubling the frame rate of the viewfinder
display.
12. VF Peaking indicator
Displays the on/off state of the peaking
function of the viewfinder display.
13. VF Zebra indicator
Displays the on/off state of the zebra function
of the viewfinder display (page 39).
14. SDI OUT 1/2 connector LUT indicator
Displays the LUT setting of the SDI OUT 1/2
connectors (page 52).
15. SDI OUT 3/4 connector LUT indicator
Displays the LUT setting of the SDI OUT 3/4
connectors (page 52).
Battery remaining capacity
and remaining recording
time
Remaining battery capacity
(% indicator)
Input voltage
16. Monitor LUT indicator
Displays the LUT setting of the Monitor output
(page 52).
17. HDMI LUT indicator
Displays the LUT setting of the HDMI output
(page 52).
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18. SDI output REC trigger indicator
Displays the SDI output REC trigger status.
State Display
Technical > System Configuration > SDI Rec Remote
Trigger in the full menu
Off – (Blank)
HD SDI Remote I/F Stop command Top: SDI
Parallel Rec Stop command Top: SDI-P
19. Network connection status indicator
Displays the network connection status (LAN
or Wi-Fi).
State Display
Disconnected or other error (valid
network connection settings)
Connected (valid network connection
settings)
Network connection function not
used
Flashing
On
Blank
20. Audio level meter indicators
Displays the levels of audio channels 1 and 2
while recording.
21. Recording media state/remaining capacity
indicator for each media slot
Displays the state and remaining capacity of
the media in SxS memory card slots A/B and
AXS memory card slots A/B.
A
mark on the left of “AXS” or “SxS” indicates
the recording target media.
An indicator
A/B icon on the right of “AXS” or “SxS” indicates
the playback target media (green indicator
indicates media is being played).
on the upper right of the slot
Recording command
superimposed on the
SDI output
Rec command Top: SDI
Rec command Top: SDI-P
A
icon is displayed for media if a condition
occurs that could impact recording.
22. High Key/Low Key indicator (Monitor output)
Displayed when the Monitor output is High
Key (screen for checking blown-out highlights)
or Low Key (screen for checking blocked-out
shadows) (displayed for Monitor Out output).
23.
Recording media format (codec) indicator
Displays the format of the recording on an AXS
memory card or an SxS memory card .
24. Recording status indicator
Displays the following recording operation
states of the unit.
Display Description
Rec
Cache
Stby
Recording
Recording standby
Picture cache recording
standby
25. Clip name display
Displays the first 8 characters of the name of
the next clip to be recorded in recording
standby mode.
Bottom: Stop
Bottom: REC
Bottom: Stop
Bottom: REC
Displays the first 8 characters of the name of
the clip currently being recorded when
recording.
26. Time data display
Displays the duration or timecode, depending
on the TC/Media category > TC Display setting
in the menu (page 41).
27. Iris position indicator
Displays the iris position (only when a lens that
is compatible with the iris setting display
function is attached). The iris position indicator
displays in 1/3 stop increments when using an
E mount lens.
[Note]
The F-stop value is displayed instead of the T-stop value
if the T-stop value cannot be obtained.
28. Focus position indicator
Displays the focus position (only when a lens
that is compatible with the focus setting
display function is attached).
29. Zoom position indicator
Displays the focal length of the zoom
(displayed only when a lens that supports the
zoom setting indicator is attached).
30. High Key/Low Key indicator (viewfinder
output)
Displayed when the viewfinder output is High
Key (screen for checking blown-out highlights)
or Low Key (screen for checking blocked-out
shadows) (displayed for viewfinder output).
31. Simultaneous recording status indicator
Displays the sub clip recording format in 1-slot
simultaneous recording mode (page 78).
32. SxS Sub LUT indicator
Displays the LUT setting to register for a sub
clip in SxS 1-slot simultaneous recording
mode.
33. SxS LUT indicator
Displays the LUT setting for SxS recording.
34. Base ISO indicator
Displays the configured native sensitivity.
35. Effective picture size indicator
Displays the effective picture size and whether
anamorphic de-squeeze conversion is applied,
set using Project category > Imager Mode in
the menu. In Surround View mode, a “Sur.V”
icon is displayed below the anamorphic
conversion factor icon (page 41).
Menu display and settings on the viewfinder
screen
When a DVF-EL200 is attached to the unit, press
and hold the Menu button on the DVF-EL200 to
display the Monitoring > VF Display (page 61)
and VF Function (page 61) setup menus on the
viewfinder screen. This allows you to configure
these functions while viewing the viewfinder
screen.
1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts
000
14
Information displayed on the playback screen
The following information is displayed on the playback picture.
98
1. Time data display
Displays the duration or timecode, depending
on the TC/Media category > TC Display setting
in the menu (page 41).
2. Playback clip name display
Displays the first 8 characters of the name of
the playback clip.
3. Playback status indicator
Displays the playback status.
4. Playback media format (codec) indicator
Displays the recording format (codec) of the
playback clip.
5. Playback media indicator
Displays the type of recording media being
played.
A
icon appears on the right if the memory
card is write-protected.
6. Audio level meter indicators
Displays the levels of audio channels 1 and 2
during playback.
7. Network connection status indicator
Displays the network connection status (LAN
or Wi-Fi).
State Display
Disconnected or other error (valid
network connection settings)
Connected (valid network connection
settings)
Network connection function not
used
8. Thermometer icon
Displayed when a high temperature warning
message is issued.
The description is displayed in the Info
category in the menu.
9. Warning icon
Displayed when other than a high
temperature warning message is issued.
The description is displayed in the Info
category in the menu.
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2. Preparation
00015
Preparing a Power Supply
You can use a battery pack or AC power via an AC
adaptor.
For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC
adaptors listed below.
Lithium-ion battery pack
BP-FL75
BP-FLX75
AC adaptor
AC-DN2B
AC-DN10
Using a Battery Pack
Insert the battery pack into the battery pack
mount (page 10) of the battery adaptor, then
slide the battery pack down to lock it in place.
To remove it, unlock the battery pack by sliding
it up while pressing the battery release lever
(page 10), then remove it.
[Notes]
Before use, charge the battery pack with the battery
charger.
A warm battery pack immediately after use may not be
able to be fully recharged.
Remove the battery adaptor while supporting the unit
by hand.
Checking the remaining battery charge
When recording or playback is in progress using
the battery pack, the current battery remaining
time and battery voltage are displayed on the sub
display screen (page 29) and viewfinder/monitor
screen (page 12).
The unit indicates the remaining usage time in
minutes by calculating the available time with
the battery pack if operation is continued at the
current rate of power consumption.
If the remaining battery charge becomes low
If the remaining battery charge decreases to a
certain level during operation, the remaining
battery capacity indicator flashes and the REC
lamp flashes to warn you.
If the remaining charge further decreases to a
level at which operation cannot be continued, a
battery-empty message appears.
Replace the battery pack with one that is fully
charged.
To change the message levels
Change levels using Technical > Battery
(page 64) in the full menu.
Using AC Power (DC IN Power)
The unit works with AC power using the AC-DN10
(optional) or AC-DN2B AC adaptor (optional) and
CCDD-X2 DC cable (optional).
11 V to 17 V and 22 V to 32 V input voltage ranges
are supported.
[Notes]
When switching to the DC IN power supply during battery
operation, use a power supply with a voltage in the range
12V to 17 V.
When using a 22 V to 32 V power supply, first set the
power switch to the OFF position before connecting the
power supply.
Do not switch directly from a 11 V to 17 V power supply to
a 22 V to 32 V power supply, or vice versa. This may cause
a malfunction.
Using a Battery Pack and DC IN
Power Supply Together
Whenever an active power supply is applied using
a battery pack and a DC IN power supply, the DC
IN power supply takes precedence.
[Note]
When the power supply switches from battery operation to
the DC IN power supply, operation of the unit may stop if the
following occurs.
Chattering of the connector contacts when inserting the
DC connector
Voltage drop when switching between power supplies
(more prevalent when the external load is greater)
2. Preparation
000
16
Setting the Clock
When you use the unit for the first time, the initial
setup screen appears on the sub display when the
power is turned on.
Set the date and time of the built-in clock using
this display.
Time Zone
The value shows the time difference from UTC
(Coordinated Universal Time). Change the setting
if needed.
[Note]
When Time Zone is changed, the clock setting changes
according to the time difference.
Setting the Date and Time
Turn the MENU dial (page 8) to move the
cursor, then press the MENU dial to set each menu
item. When you press the MENU dial when the
cursor is on “Set,” the setting display disappears
and the clock setting is completed.
After the initial setup screen disappears, you can
change Time Zone and date/time settings using
Maintenance > Clock Set (page 65) in the full
menu.
[Notes]
If the clock setting is cleared because the backup battery
fully discharged when no power was supplied (no battery
pack and no DC IN connection), the initial setup display
will be displayed when you next turn the unit on.
While the initial setup display is shown, no other
operation, except turning the power off, is permitted until
you finish the setting for this display.
2. Preparation
000
17
Attaching the VF Attachment and Handle
Attaching the VF Attachment
1 Slide the VF attachment on in the direction of
the arrow to attach it.
2 Position the VF attachment in the desired
front/rear position, then turn the lock lever to
secure it in position.
2
1
Lock
lever
[Notes]
You can also attach the VF attachment in the front/
rear or left/right orientation.
If the lock lever is difficult to tighten or loosen, you
can use a hex wrench (3mm) on the lock screw on
the top of the lock lever.
To remove the VF attachment
Turn the lock lever to loosen, press the release
button and slide the VF attachment off in the
reverse direction from when attaching it.
Attaching the Handle
1 Slide the handle on in the direction of the
arrow to attach it.
2 Position the handle in the desired front/rear
position, then turn the lock lever to secure it in
position.
Hex socket
bolt
Lock screw
2
1
Lock
lever
[Notes]
You can also attach a lock screw using a hex wrench
(5 mm) to secure it in position.
If the lock lever on the handle becomes loose during
use, you can secure the handle by tightening a hex
socket bolt (2 mm) beside the lock screw.
You can also attach the handle in the reverse
orientation.
To remove the handle
Turn the lock lever to loosen, press the release
button and slide the handle off in the reverse
direction from when attaching it.
2. Preparation
000
18
Mounting a Lens and Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
Recommended PL mount lens (Super 35mm size)
SCL-PK6/F, SCL-PK6/M (set of 6 lenses,
20mm/25mm/35 mm/50 mm/85 mm/135 mm)
SCL-PK3/F, SCL-PK3/M (set of 3 lenses,
20mm/25mm/135 mm)
SCL-P11X15
Recommended E mount lens
SELP28135G, SEL1635GM, SEL2470GM,
SEL70200GM, SEL100400GM, SEL1224G,
SEL35F14Z, SEL50F14Z, SEL85F14GM, SEL90M28G,
SEL100F28GM
[Note]
Control may not be supported with some E mount lenses.
Use a recommended lens.
For details about available lenses for the unit, contact a Sony
service representative.
[CAUTION]
Do not leave the lens facing the sun. Direct
sunlight can enter through the lens, be focused in
the unit, and cause fire.
[Notes]
Turn the unit off before attaching or removing the lens
and adapter.
A lens is a precision part. Do not place the lens down with
the mount side facing down. Attach the cap supplied
with the lens.
The lens interface of the unit is configured by factory
default for an SCL-P11X15 and lenses with Cooke type
connector. To use an SCL-PK6, SCL-PK3, or other lenses
that do not have a Cooke type connector, set Technical
> System Configuration > Lens Interface (page 62)
to Off in the full menu. If this setting is not correct, an
alert message appears when the unit is turned on after
attaching the lens.
Attaching a PL Mount Lens
1 Remove the mount cover from the lens mount
by turning the PL mount lever
counterclockwise.
PL mount
lever
[Note]
Turn the PL mount lever counterclockwise to the
stopper position.
2 Insert the lens into the lens mount by aligning
the concave part of the lens with the
positioning pin on the upper right of the lens
mount.
3 Secure the lens by turning the PL mount lever
clockwise while holding the lens.
[Note]
Do not turn the lens when attaching the PL mount lens.
It may cause damage to the hot shoe pin.
To attach a Cooke /i lens
Align the contacts on the lens with the hot shoe of
the unit. There are two connectors on the side of
the lens adaptor, and either can be used.
To remove the lens
1 Turn the PL mount lever counterclockwise
while holding the lens from underneath.
2 Pull the lens forward.
[Note]
If another lens will not be attached soon, carefully align
the concave part of the mount cover, then secure the
mount cover by turning the PL mount lever clockwise.
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
The unit is shipped with the flange focal length
already adjusted. If you need to adjust the flange
focal length, remove the lens mount, and change
the shims with those of the appropriate thickness.
You can adjust the thickness by ±0.1 mm in 0.01
mm increments.
Shims
The following shims are supplied with the unit.
0.05 mm × 1 (circular)
0.01 mm × 15 (1/3 arc)
1/3 arc shims should always be used as a set of
three shims. Insert shims to increase the flange
focal length. The unit is shipped with the flange
focal length already adjusted using the following
three types of shims.
0.10 mm (circular)
0.05 mm (circular)
0.01 mm (1/3 arc)
A seal is attached showing the shim thickness
when shipped.
2. Preparation: Mounting a Lens and Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
000
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Adjusting the flange focal length
1 Remove the six Torx screws and remove the PL
mount flange.
PL mount flange
1
2 Loosen the four Phillips screws on both sides
of the PL connectors (two locations), and
remove the PL connectors and PL connector
plates.
3 Attach shims to the PL mount adaptor (three
locations).
PL connectors
Shims
When using circular shims
Attach with the surface that has markings on it
facing the front.
Markings
4 Reattach the PC connectors (two locations) to
their original positions, and tighten the four
Phillips screws with 0.18 N·m tightening
torque.
5 Reattach the PL mount flange in its original
position, and tighten the six Torx screws to a
tightening torque of 0.35 N·m using a T8
torque wrench.
Cleaning the Filter
To clean the filter, first remove the adaptor.
Exercise care when wiping the adaptor center
part (shaded part) with a cloth or other material
to prevent fibers adhering to surfaces. If fibers are
adhering, wipe off using a soft brush.
Adaptor
2
2
33
3
3
When using 1/3 arc shims
Attach shims so that they have the same
thickness in all three locations.
2
2
3
3
PL connector plates
Markings
2. Preparation: Mounting a Lens and Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
000
20
Removing the PL Lens Adaptor
Remove the PL lens adaptor when you want to
mount an E mount lens to the unit. Attachment/
removal is performed with the rear side of the unit
facing down.
Remove the six hex screws (2.5mm) and remove
the PL lens adaptor.
PL lens adaptor
To attach the PL lens adaptor
1 Check that the mount lever is in the locked
position.
Mount lever
2 Place the PL lens adaptor back in its original
position, insert the six hex screws (2.5mm),
and tighten the screws to a tightening torque
of 0.8 ± 0.12 N·m using a hex wrench (2.5mm).
Attaching an E Mount Lens
1 Remove the PL lens adaptor (page 20).
2 Push the lock switch up, and turn the mount
lever clockwise to release the lock.
Mount lever
Lock switch
3 Align the mounting marks (white) on the unit
and lens mount, and then push the lens into
the mount.
4 Secure the lens by turning the mount lever
counterclockwise while holding the lens.
[Note]
When an E mount lens is connected, operation using a 12pin lens connector is not guaranteed.
To remove the lens
1 Push the lock switch up, and turn the mount
lever clockwise to release the lock.
2 Pull the lens forward.
[Note]
If another lens will not be attached soon, carefully
align the concave part of the mount cover, then
secure the mount cover by turning the mount lever
counterclockwise.
[Notes]
Removing the battery and placing the rear side of the unit
face down provides stability.
When attaching/removing the adaptor, take care not
to touch the connector contacts of the unit and PL lens
adaptor.
Mounting marks
(white)
2. Preparation
000
21
Attaching a Viewfinder
Available viewfinders for the unit
DVF-EL200: OLED color viewfinder
DVF-L700: LCD color viewfinder
Viewfinders are available separately.
This section describes attachment of the DVFEL200 as an example.
For details about attaching each viewfinder, refer to the
operating instructions of the viewfinder.
[CAUTION]
Do not leave the unit with the eyepiece of the
viewfinder facing the sun. Direct sunlight can
enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the
viewfinder, and cause fire.
[Notes]
Attach/remove the viewfinder while the unit is turned off.
A VF cable (A-2201-632 or A-2201-633-A) is required in
order to attach the DVF-L700. Also, turn the unit on after
setting the POWER switch of the DVF-L700 to the ON
position.
Attaching a Viewfinder
1 Align the viewfinder shoe with the groove of
the viewfinder mount on the VF attachment,
and attach the viewfinder.
2 Turn the viewfinder lock lever in the LOCK
direction to secure it in position.
2
Lock lever
1
Clamper
[Note]
Secure the cable in the clamper as required.
To remove the viewfinder
1 Disconnect the VF connection cable from the
viewfinder and unit.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Position
To adjust the front/rear position
1 Loosen one or both of the front/rear rod lock
levers of the VF attachment.
2 Slide the VF attachment forward/rearward to
adjust the viewfinder position.
2
2
11
11
Rod lock
levers
3 Connect the viewfinder and unit using the VF
connection cable.
Viewfinder side:
Position the connector with the mark (red) at
the top, and fully insert the connector.
Camera side:
Alight the concave part of the VF connector
with the connector mark (red), and fully insert
the connector.
2 Turn the lock lever in the direction opposite to
LOCK, then remove the viewfinder from the VF
attachment.
3 Tighten the rod lock levers.
[Note]
If a rod lock lever is difficult to turn, pull the lever out,
turn it to a position where it is easier to operate, and
then push the lever back in.
2. Preparation: Attaching a Viewfinder
000
22
To adjust the left/right position and height
(angle)
1 Loosen the rod lock lever at the front of the VF
attachment.
2 Slide the VF attachment rod left/right and turn
the rod up/down to adjust the viewfinder
position.
2
2
2
2
11
Lock screw
Rod lock lever
2 Turn the viewfinder up/down to adjust the
angle.
Rotation lock lever
2
2
11
3 Tighten the rotation lock lever.
3 Tighten the rod lock lever.
[Note]
When the rod lock lever is loosened, adjust the lock
screw using a hex wrench (3mm) to prevent the
viewfinder from falling down.
To adjust the viewfinder angle
You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder while
shooting.
1 Loosen the rotation lock lever on the
viewfinder mount.
2. Preparation
000
23
Handling SxS Memory Cards
This unit records audio and video on SxS memory
cards (optional) loaded in the card slots.
About SxS Memory Cards
Use the following Sony SxS memory cards or XQD
memory cards.*
* When using an XQD memory card, the XQD ExpressCard
adaptor (QDA-EX1) is required.
The supported memory cards differ depending on
the recording format.
SxS PRO+
SBP-256D/E, SBP-128B/C/D/E, SBP-64B/C/D/E:
Supported for all recording formats
SxS PRO
SBP-64A, SBP-32:
MPEG 1920×1080i, HD ProRes 422,
HD ProRes 422 Proxy
SxS-1
SBS-128G1B/C, SBS-64G1A/B/C, SBS-32G1A/B/C:
MPEG 1920×1080i, HD ProRes 422,
HD ProRes 422 Proxy
XQD memory card S series, G series
QD-S64E, QD-S32E, QD-G128A/E, QD-G64A/E,
QD-G32A/E, QD-G120F, QD-G240F: Supported for
all recording formats
For details on using SxS memory cards and usage-related
precautions, refer to the instruction manual for the SxS memory
card.
SxS, SxS PRO, and SxS-1 are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
XQD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
The ExpressCard word mark and logo are
owned by Personal Computer Memory Card
International Association (PCMCIA) and are
licensed to Sony Corporation.
ProRes is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Inserting an SxS Memory Card
1 Open the cover of the card slot block
(page 8).
2 Insert the SxS memory card into the slot with
the SxS label facing to the right.
The ACCESS lamp (page 7) lights in red
then changes to green once the memory card
is ready for use.
3 Close the cover.
ACCESS lamp status
Card slots A and B each have an ACCESS lamp that
indicate the slot status.
Lamp Slot status
Lights in red Accessing the SxS memory card
(writing/reading data)
Lights in green Standby (ready for recording or
playback using the SxS memory
card)
Off
No SxS memory card is loaded.
The loaded card is invalid.
An SxS memory card is loaded,
but the other slot is selected.
Removing an SxS Memory Card
1 Open the cover of the card slot block.
2 Pull out the SxS memory card.
[Note]
Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned off or
a memory card is removed while it is being accessed. Data
on the card may be destroyed. Be sure that its ACCESS lamp
is lit in green or off when you turn off the power or remove a
memory card.
Switching Between SxS Memory
Cards
When SxS memory cards are loaded in both slot A
and slot B, you can press the SLOT SELECT button
(page 8) to select the SxS memory card to use.
If a card becomes full, recording continues after
automatically switching to the second card.
[Note]
The SLOT SELECT button is disabled while recording/
playback is in progress. The memory cards are not switched
even if you press the button.
XQD memory card N series, M series
QD-N64, QD-M128A, QD-M64A, QD-M32A:
MPEG 1920×1080i, HD ProRes 422 Proxy
Operations are not guaranteed with other memory
cards.
These memory cards comply with the ExpressCard
standard.
2. Preparation: Handling SxS Memory Cards
000
24
Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory
Cards
When an unformatted SxS memory card or an SxS
memory card formatted in another specification
is loaded, a message notifying you that the media
has a different file system appears. In this case,
format the memory card in the following way.
1 Select TC/Media category > Format Media in
the menu.
2 Select SxS Slot A (slot A) or SxS Slot B (slot B),
then press the MENU dial.
A confirmation screen prompting whether to
format the card appears.
3 Press and hold ITEM key 1 and ITEM key 3 for 3
seconds to execute formatting.
Formatting starts, a message is displayed
during execution, and the ACCESS lamp lights
in red.
When formatting ends, a completion message
appears. Press the MENU dial to dismiss the
message.
If formatting fails
A write-protected SxS memory card or memory
card that cannot be used with this unit will not be
formatted.
A warning message is displayed. Replace the card
with an appropriate SxS memory card, according
to the instructions in the message.
[Note]
All the data, including recorded pictures and setup files, are
erased when a memory card is formatted.
Checking the Remaining Recording
Time
While shooting (recording or standby), you can
check the remaining capacity on the SxS memory
cards loaded in each slot using the recording
media remaining capacity indicator on the Home
screen of the sub display (page 29) or the
viewfinder/monitor screen (page 12).
The available time for recording with the current
video format (recording bit rate) is calculated
according to the remaining space on each card
and displayed in time units of minutes.
[Note]
A icon appears if a memory card is write-protected.
Exchanging an SxS memory card
If the total remaining time on the inserted
memory cards during recording becomes less
than 5 minutes, the remaining media capacity
indicator flashes, the REC lamp flashes, and a
beep sound is emitted to warn you. Replace the
cards with those that have sufficient space.
If you continue recording, the message “Media
Full” appears, and recording stops when the
total remaining recording time falls to 0.
[Note]
Up to approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one SxS
memory card.
The display of remaining recording time changes to “0”
and the message “Media Full” appears when the clip limit is
reached.
Restoring an SxS Memory Card
restore operation is displayed on the sub display.
To start the restore process, select Execute by
turning the MENU dial, then press the MENU dial.
The restoration starts.
During execution, a message is displayed and the
ACCESS lamp lights in red.
When restoration ends, a completion message
appears. Press the MENU dial to dismiss the
message.
If restoration fails
A write-protected SxS memory card, or one on
which an error occurred, cannot be restored.
For such a card, a warning message is displayed.
Release the write protection or replace the card,
according to the instructions in the message.
An SxS memory card on which an error occurred
may become usable again when reformatted.
In some cases, some clips can be restored while
others cannot. Playback of the restored clips
becomes possible again.
The following operation may restore an SxS
memory card for which the message “Could not
Restore Some Clips” is repeatedly displayed each
time you try the restoration process.
[1] Copy the required clips to another SxS
memory card.
[2] Format the unusable SxS memory card on
the unit.
[3] Copy the required clips back to the newly
formatted SxS memory card.
[4] Update the management file as described
below.
[Note]
For restoration of media recorded with this unit, be sure to
use this unit.
Media recorded with a device other than this unit or with
another unit of different version (even of the same model)
may not be restored using this unit.
Updating the management file
If clips cannot be played back, updating the
management file on the card may improve the
situation.
Use TC/Media > Update Media (page 57) in the
full menu to update the management file.
If you write an XAVC file that is imported by RAW
Viewer V2.2 or later to the “XDROOT\Clip” directory
of an SxS memory card directly, that file can
become playable by executing Update Media.
Formatting while recording
Even while recording, the SxS memory card loaded
in the other card slot can be formatted.
If for any reason an error should occur in a memory
card, the card must be restored before use.
If an SxS memory card that needs to be restored is
loaded, a message prompting you to execute the
2. Preparation
000
25
Handling SD Cards for Saving Configuration Data
You can store the configuration file of the camera
on an SD card (optional). The stored file can be
loaded from the SD card.
Supported SD Cards
SDHC memory cards* (Speed Class: 4 to 10, nonUHS, Capacity: 2 GB to 32 GB)
SD memory cards* (File system: FAT 16, Capacity:
up to 2 GB)
* Referred to as “SD cards” in this manual.
Inserting an SD Card
Insert an SD card into the SD card slot (page 11).
The ACCESS lamp (page 9) lights in red then
changes to green once the memory card is ready
for use.
ACCESS lamp status
Lamp Slot status
Lights in red Accessing the SD card (writing/
reading data)
Off
No SD card is loaded.
The loaded card is invalid.
Removing an SD Card
Press the SD card in slightly, then remove the card.
[Notes]
Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned off
or a memory card is removed while it is being accessed.
Data on the card may be destroyed. Be sure that its
ACCESS lamp is lit in green or off when you turn off the
power or remove a memory card.
Make sure that the card does not pop out when inserting
or removing it.
Formatting (Initializing) an SD Card
SD cards must be formatted the first time they are
used in the unit.
SD cards for use in the unit should be formatted
using the format function of the unit. It is also
necessary to format an SD memory card if a
caution message is displayed when the card is
loaded.
If an SD card that was formatted in an
unsupported format is loaded in the unit, a file
system mismatch message is displayed.
1 Select TC/Media category > Format Media >
SD Card in the menu, then press the MENU
dial.
A confirmation screen prompting whether to
format the card appears.
2 Press and hold ITEM key 1 and ITEM key 3 for 3
seconds to execute formatting.
Formatting starts, a message is displayed
during execution, and the ACCESS lamp lights
in red.
When formatting ends, a completion message
appears. Press the MENU dial to dismiss the
message.
[Note]
All data is erased when an SD card is formatted, and the data
cannot be restored.
To use media formatted with this unit in the slots
of other devices
Make a backup of the media, then format it using
the other device.
2. Preparation
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Using with AXS-R7
You can record video/audio in RAW or X-OCN
to an AXS-R7 AXS (Access Memory Card System)
Recorder (optional) by attaching the recorder to
the unit.
[Note]
To attach an AXS-R7 to the unit, the firmware version of the
AXS-R7 may need to be updated according to the version
of the unit (page 27). The following shows the version
compatibility.
Version of unit Version of AXS-R7
1.0, 1.01 1.1
2.01 2.0
3.0 3.0
Attaching the AXS-R7
[Note]
Attach/remove the AXS-R7 while the unit is turned off.
1 Unscrew the four hex screws (3 mm) on the
rear of the unit, and remove the battery plate.
Battery plate
Docking module
AXS-R7
3 Attach the AXS-R7 to the unit, and tighten the
four hex screws.
AXS-R7
Inserting an AXS Memory Card
1 Press the memory card slot cover open button
to open the cover.
2 Insert the AXS memory card into the card slot
with the label facing as indicated below.
Switching Between AXS Memory
Cards
When two AXS memory cards are loaded, press
the SLOT SELECT button of the AXS-R7 to switch
active slot.
SLOT SELECT button
Removing an AXS Memory Card
Open the memory slot cover of the AXS-R7, and
pull out the AXS memory card.
[Note]
Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned off or
an AXS memory card is removed while it is being accessed.
Data on the card may be destroyed. Be sure that its ACCESS
lamp is lit in green or off when you turn off the power or
remove a memory card.
2 Unscrew the four hex screws on the rear of the
AXS-R7, and remove the docking module from
the AXS-R7.
To remove the AXS-R7
Unscrew the four hex screws, and remove the
AXS-R7.
Label
3 Close the cover.
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Recording to an AXS Memory Card
You can select the format for recording to an AXS
memory card using Project category > AXS Rec
Format (page 41) in the menu.
During AXS standalone recording on the AXS-R7,
recording automatically switches to the second
AXS memory card when the first card becomes
full.
If using an S24 AXS memory card with AXS Rec
Format set to X-OCN XT, the following restrictions
apply depending on the Imager Mode setting.
Imager Mode Description
6K 6048×4032 3:2 Cannot record, regardless of
the shooting frame rate setting.
When an S24 AXS memory card
is detected, a warning message
is displayed.
6K 6054×3272
1.85:1
6K 6054×3192
17:9
4K 4096×3024 4:3
(excluding
Surround mode)
Cannot record if the shooting
frame rate is set to 25 fps or
higher (including Fixed-30).
When an S24 AXS memory card
is detected, a warning message
is displayed.
Cannot record if the shooting
frame rate is set to 30 fps or
higher (including Fixed-48).
When an S24 AXS memory card
is detected, a warning message
is displayed.
Formatting (Initializing) an AXS
Memory Card
AXS memory cards must be formatted the first
time they are used in the AXS-R7 attached to the
unit.
Use the format function of the unit to format
AXS memory cards for use in the AXS-R7. It is
also necessary to format an AXS memory card if
a caution message is displayed when the unit is
turned on with the AXS-R7 attached.
If an AXS memory card that was formatted in a
format not supported by the AXS-R7 is loaded, a
file system mismatch message is displayed.
1 Select TC/Media category > Format Media in
the menu, then press the MENU dial.
2 Select AXS Slot A (slot A) or AXS Slot B (slot B).
A confirmation screen prompting whether to
format the card appears.
3 Press and hold ITEM key 1 and ITEM key 3 for 3
seconds to execute formatting.
Formatting starts, a message is displayed
during execution, and the ACCESS lamp lights
in red.
When formatting ends, a completion message
appears. Press the MENU dial to dismiss the
message.
[Note]
All data is erased when a memory card is formatted, and the
data cannot be restored.
Checking the Remaining Recording
Time
While shooting (recording or standby), you
can check the remaining capacity on a loaded
AXS memory card using the recording media
remaining capacity indicator on the Home screen
of the sub display (page 29) or the viewfinder/
monitor screen (page 12).
The available time for recording with the current
video format (recording bit rate) is calculated
according to the remaining space of each card and
displayed in time units of minutes.
[Note]
A icon appears if an AXS memory card is write-protected.
Restoring an AXS Memory Card
If for any reason an error should occur in a memory
card, the card must be restored before use.
If an AXS memory card that needs to be restored
is loaded, a message prompting you to execute
restoration is displayed.
To start the restore process, select Execute by
turning the MENU dial, then press the MENU dial.
The restoration starts.
During execution, a message is displayed and the
ACCESS lamp lights in red.
When restoration ends, a completion message
appears. Press the MENU dial to dismiss the
message.
If restoration fails
A write-protected AXS memory card or one on
which an error occurred cannot be restored. For
such a card, a warning message is displayed.
Release the write protection or replace the card,
according to the instructions in the message.
An AXS memory card on which an error
occurred may become usable again when
reformatted.
In some cases, some clips can be restored while
others cannot. Playback of the restored clips
becomes possible again.
[Note]
For restoration of media recorded with this unit, be sure to
use this unit.
Media recorded with a device other than this unit or with
another unit of different version (even of the same model)
may not be restored using this unit.
Updating the management file
If clips cannot be played back, updating the
management file on the card may improve the
situation.
Use TC/Media > Update Media (page 57) in the
full menu to update the management file.
Updating the AXS-R7 Firmware
Version
You can update the version of the AXS-R7
firmware with the AXS-R7 attached to the unit.
[Notes]
The firmware version of the unit must be 2.0 or later in
order to perform this operation.
Set AXS Rec Format (page 41) to Rec Off before
performing this operation.
1
Prepare a USB flash drive updater according to
the update procedure for the AXS-R7.
2 Insert the USB flash drive updater in the
external device connector (page 11).
3
Execute the AXS-R7 update function using
Maintenance > Firmware > FW Update-AXS-R7
(page 66) in the menu.
The version update process takes about 15
minutes. When the version update process
finishes, the unit automatically restarts and
“Firmware Upgrade Done” is displayed.
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Sub Display
The sub display displays the Home screen, clip list screen, playback screen, menu screen, full menu screen, and user functions screen.
You can switch between the screens on the sub display using the buttons on the Assistant side of the unit.
User functions screen
MENU button
HOME button
Home screen
HOME button
USER button
MENU button
USER button
Clip list screen
HOME button
CLIPS button
MENU button
Menu screen Full menu screen
CLIPS button
Playback screen
USER button
CLIPS button
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Home Screen
Press the HOME button on the Assistant side to display the Home screen. You can check the status of the
unit and set basic settings for the unit on the Home screen.
Item name/Setting
value/Function
display area
Item name/Setting value/Function display area
ITEM key 3ITEM key 2ITEM key 1
1 2 3
4 5 6
ITEM key 4 ITEM key 5 ITEM key 6
[Note]
The areas labeled 1 to 6 correspond to ITEM keys 1 to 6
(page 37). Press an ITEM key to select the corresponding
item. The ITEM keys for functions displayed in orange text
color are enabled.
1. FPS
Displays and sets the video frame rate.
2. Exposure Index
Displays and sets the exposure index (EI) (top
icon displays the base ISO sensitivity).
3. Shutter
Displays and sets the shutter speed/shutter
angle of the electronic shutter.
4. ND Filter
Displays and sets the ND filter position.
5. LUT
Displays and sets the monitor LUT.
6. WB (White Balance)
Displays and sets the white balance.
Status
display area
Status display area
1
13
12
11
9
1. Time data display
Displays the duration or timecode, depending
on the TC/Media category > TC Display setting
in the menu (page 41).
Displays the type of data currently shown in
the time data display, as follows.
TCG: Recorded timecode
TCR: Playback timecode
Dur: Duration
2. Frame rate indicator
Displays the value of the Project category >
Project Frame Rate setting in the menu
(page 41).
3. Imager mode indicator
Displays the Project category > Imager Mode
setting in the menu, and de-squeeze
information.
4. Clip name display
Displays “Reel: Camera ID + Reel Number” and
“ShotNumber”.
5. Audio level meters
Displays the audio recording or playback
levels. The numbers 1 and 2 Indicate channels
1 and 2.
6. Simultaneous recording indicator
When 1-slot simultaneous recording is
configured for the displayed media, a “Sub”
icon appears on the right of the displayed
main recording format.
2 3
4
5
7 6810
7. Recording format (codec) indicator
Displays the format of the recording on an AXS
memory card or an SxS memory card
(page 44).
8. Power supply voltage/Remaining battery
capacity indicator
Displays the power supply voltage or
remaining battery capacity.
9. Remaining media capacity indicator
Displays the active media icon, media type, slot
type (A/B), and remaining recording time
(when recording in the current recording
format).
It also displays the clip name during playback.
10. Recording status indicator
Displays the following recording operation
states of the unit.
Display Description
Stby
Rec
Cache
11. Thermometer icon
Displayed when a high temperature warning
message is issued.
The description is displayed in the Info
category in the menu.
Recording standby
Recording
Picture cache recording
standby
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12. Warning icon
Displayed when other than a high
temperature warning message is issued.
The description is displayed in the Info
category in the menu.
13. Ext-LK icon
Displayed when the internal timecode
generator is locked to an external signal input
to the TC IN (timecode input) connector.
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