Sony PDW-530P, PDW-530, PDW-510P User Manual

PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER

PDW-510/510P PDW-530/530P

OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 8)

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This Professional Disc Camcorder is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

Laser diode properties

Wavelength: 403 to 410 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output power: 65 mW (max. of pulse peak), 35 mW

(max. of CW)

Tekniska data för laserdiod

Våglängd: 403 till 410 nm Emissionslängd: Kontinuerlig Laseruteffekt: 65 mW (max. för pulstopp), 35 mW (max. för kontinuerlig våg)

Spesifikasjoner laserdiode

Bølgelengde: 403 til 410 nm Strålingens varighet: Kontinuerlig Laserens effekt: 65 mW (maks stråletoppunkt), 35 mW (maks ved kontinuerlig stråling)

Laserdiodin ominaisuudet

Aallon pituus: 403 - 410 nm Välityksen kesto: Jatkuva Laserlähdön teho: 65 mW (sykehuipun maks.), 35 mW (jatkuvan aallon maks.)

This label is located inside the outside panel of the unit.

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Denne mærkat sidder på apparatets øverste panel.

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Dette merket er plassert på oversiden av produktet.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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VARNING

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For the customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures;

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the customers in the USA

Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).

For the customers in Europe

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

For the customers in Taiwan only

For the customers in the USA and Canada

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion batteries.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity) This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s): E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Features ............................................... 7

1-1-1 Principal Differences Between the

PDW-510/510P and PDW-530/530P.7

1-1-2 Camera Features ................................7

1-1-3 Features of the Optical Disc Drive

(VDR) ................................................8

1-1-4 Inputs and Outputs.............................9

1-1-5 Other Functions ...............................10

1-2 Example of System Configuration .. 11

1-3 Precautions ....................................... 12

1-4 MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License

........................................................... 12

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

2-1 Power Supply .................................... 13

2-2 Accessory Attachments................... 15

2-3 Audio Functions................................ 16

2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback

Functions .......................................... 19

2-5 Output Video Operating Section ..... 26

2-6 Menu Operating Section................... 27

2-7 Time Code System............................ 29

2-8 Warnings and Indications ................ 31

2-9 Warnings and Indications on the LCDs

........................................................... 32

2-9-1 Monochrome LCD........................... 32

2-9-2 Color LCD ....................................... 33

2-10 Indicators in the Viewfinder........... 34

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

3-1 Handling Discs.................................. 36

3-1-1 Discs Used for Recording and Playback

.........................................................36

3-1-2 Notes on Handling ...........................36

3-1-3 Write-Protecting Discs ....................36

3-1-4 Loading and Unloading a Disc ........ 37

3-1-5 Formatting a Disc ............................38

3-1-6 Handling of Discs When Recording

Does Not End Normally (Salvage

Function).......................................... 38

3-2 Recording .......................................... 40

3-2-1 Basic Procedures.............................. 40

3-2-2 Deleting Clips ..................................42

3-2-3 Recording Essence Marks................42

3-2-4 Starting a Shoot With a Few Seconds of

Pre-Stored Picture Data (Picture Cache

Function).......................................... 44

3-2-5 Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec

Function).......................................... 46

3-2-6 Retaking the Most Recent Clip........51

3-2-7 Auto Clip List Recoding for Automatic

Inclusion of Recorded Clips in Clip Lists

..........................................................52

3-2-8 Assigning User-Defined Clip Titles

Automatically...................................52

3-2-9 Assigning User-Defined Clip and Clip

List Names .......................................55

3-2-10 Recording in Live Logging Mode .57 3-2-11 Recording Proxy Data to Memory

Cards (With CBK-PC01 Installed) ..58

3-3 Checking Recording and Playback . 61

3-3-1 Normal Playback .............................61

3-3-2 Checking the Last Two Seconds of the

Recording — Recording Review.....62

3-3-3 Checking the Recording on the Color

Video Monitor — Playback in Color62

3-3-4 Thumbnail Search............................ 62

3-3-5 Clip List Playback............................64

3-3-6 Locking and Deleting Clips............. 65

3-4 Recording Video Signals From External

Equipment......................................... 67

3-4-1 Recording a DV Stream From External

Equipment........................................67

3-4-2 Recording Analog Composite Signals

(With the CBK-SC01 Installed)....... 68

3-5 Freezing a Picture During Playback 69

Chapter 4 Scene Selection

4-1 Overview............................................ 70

4-2 Creating Clip Lists ............................ 73

4-2-1 Selecting Clips.................................73

4-2-2 Reordering Sub Clips.......................74

4-2-3 Trimming a Sub Clip ....................... 75

4-2-4 Deleting a Sub Clip..........................76

4-2-5 Previewing the Current Clip List.....77

4-2-6 Saving the Current Clip List to Disc77

Table of Contents

4-3 Managing Clip Lists (CLIP Menu) .... 78

4-3-1 Loading a Clip List From Disc Into Unit

Memory............................................ 78

4-3-2 Deleting Clip Lists From a Disc...... 79

4-3-3 Clearing the Current Clip List From the

Unit Memory....................................79

4-3-4 Setting the Start Time Code of the

Current Clip List .............................. 79

4-3-5 Sorting Clip Lists.............................80

4-4 Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing

Software ............................................ 81

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

5-1 Setting the Recording Format

(PDW-530/530P Only)....................... 82

5-1-1 Setting the Video Recording Format82 5-1-2 Setting the Audio Recording Format83

5-2 Adjusting the Black Balance and the

White Balance................................... 84

5-2-1 Adjusting the Black Balance ...........84

5-2-2 Adjusting the White Balance........... 85

5-3 Setting the Electronic Shutter ......... 88

5-3-1 Shutter Modes..................................88

5-3-2 Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter

Speed................................................ 88

5-4 Changing the Reference Value for

Automatic Iris Adjustment............... 91

5-5 Adjusting the Audio Level................ 93

5-5-1 Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of

the Audio Inputs From the AUDIO IN

CH1/CH2 Connectors ......................93

5-5-2 Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of

the Front Microphone ......................94

5-5-3 Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4

.........................................................95

5-6 Setting the Time Data ....................... 96

5-6-1 Setting the Time Code ..................... 96

5-6-2 Saving the Actual Time in the Time

Code .................................................96

5-6-3 Setting the User Bits ........................96

5-6-4 Synchronizing the Time Code ......... 97

5-7 Setting the Thumbnail Image........... 99

Chapter 6 File Operations

6-1 Overview.......................................... 100

6-1-1 Directory Structure ........................100

6-1-2 File Operation Restrictions............ 101

6-2 File Access Mode File Operations. 103

6-2-1 Making FAM connections .............104

6-2-2 Operating on files ..........................104

6-2-3 Exiting file operations....................105

6-2-4 Reconnecting .................................105

6-3 FTP File Operations........................ 106

6-3-1 Making FTP connections...............106

6-3-2 Command List ...............................107

6-4 Recording Continuous Time Code With

FAM and FTP Connections............ 113

Chapter 7 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

7-1 Menu Organization and Operation 114

7-1-1 Menu Organization ........................114

7-1-2 Displaying Menus..........................115

7-1-3 Basic Menu Operations..................115

7-1-4 Editing the USER Menu ................117

7-2 Status Display on the Viewfinder

Screen ............................................. 121

7-2-1 Layout of the Status Display on the

Viewfinder Screen .........................121

7-2-2 Selecting the Display Items ...........123

7-2-3 Display Modes and Setting Change

Confirmation/Adjustment Progress

Messages ........................................124

7-2-4 Setting the Marker Display............124

7-2-5 Setting the Viewfinder...................125

7-2-6 Recording Shot Data Superimposed on

the Color Bars ................................126

7-2-7 Setting the Shot ID.........................127

7-2-8 Displaying the Status Confirmation

Windows ........................................128

7-2-9 Confirming the Image of the Return

Video Signal in the Viewfinder .....129

7-3 Adjustments and Settings From Menus

......................................................... 130

7-3-1 Setting Gain Values for the GAIN

Selector Positions...........................130

7-3-2 Selecting the Output Signals..........131

7-3-3 Setting the Color Temperature Manually

........................................................132

7-3-4 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White

Balance Setting ..............................133

7-3-5 Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/2/3/4

Switches .........................................133

7-3-6 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal

Clock..............................................135

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7-3-7 Selecting the Lens File ..................136

7-3-8 Selecting the Aspect Ratio............. 136

7-3-9 Setting the CCD Scan Mode.......... 138

7-3-10 Using UMID Data ......................139

7-3-11 Making Network Settings............ 141

7-4 Resetting USER Menu Settings to the

Standard Settings........................... 143

Chapter 8 Saving and Loading User Setting Data

9-5-3 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a

UHF Wireless Microphone System)162 9-5-4 Connecting Line Input Audio

Equipment......................................164

9-6 Tripod Mounting.............................. 165

9-7 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........ 166

9-8 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

......................................................... 166

9-9 Connecting the Remote Control Unit

......................................................... 167

8-1 Saving and Loading User Files to and

from a “Memory Stick” .................. 144

8-1-1 Handling the “Memory Stick”....... 144

8-1-2 Saving User Menu Data to the “Memory

Stick” .............................................145

8-1-3 Loading Saved Data From a “Memory

Stick” .............................................147

8-2 Saving and Loading Scene Files ... 148

8-2-1 Saving a Scene File........................ 148

8-2-2 Loading Scene Files.......................151

8-2-3 Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder

to the Standard Settings Saved in the

Reference File ................................152

8-3 Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page

When Inserting a “Memory Stick” 153

Chapter 9 Setting Up the Camcorder

9-1 Power Supply .................................. 154

9-1-1 Using a Battery Pack .....................154

9-1-2 Avoiding Breaks in Operation Due to an

Exhausted Battery ..........................155

9-1-3 Using an AC Adaptor ....................155

9-1-4 Using the Anton Bauer Ultralight

System............................................ 155

9-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder................ 156

9-2-1 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position 156 9-2-2 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and

Screen............................................. 156

9-2-3 Detaching the Viewfinder..............157

9-2-4 Moving the Viewfinder Shoe Up... 157 9-2-5 Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder

Rotation Bracket ............................157

9-2-6 Detaching the Eyepiece .................158

9-3 Mounting the Lens .......................... 159

9-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length160

9-5 Audio Input System ........................ 160

9-5-1 Using the Supplied Microphone.... 160

9-5-2 Using an External Microphone...... 161

Chapter 10 Maintenance

10-1 Testing the Camcorder Before

Shooting.......................................... 169

10-1-1 Preparations for Testing............... 169

10-1-2 Testing the Camera ......................169

10-1-3 Testing the VDR ..........................170

10-2 Maintenance .................................. 173

10-2-1 Cleaning the Viewfinder..............173

10-2-2 Note About the Battery Terminal 173

10-3 Operation Warnings...................... 174

Appendixes

Specifications........................................ 177

General ....................................................177

Video Camera Section.............................177

Optical Disc Drive Section......................178

Recommended Additional Equipment ....179

Menu List ............................................... 180

OPERATION Menu List.........................180

PAINT Menu List....................................188

MAINTENANCE Menu List ..................193

FILE Menu List.......................................202

DIAGNOSIS Menu List..........................204

About a “Memory Stick”....................... 206

Glossary................................................. 208

Index....................................................... 211

Table of Contents

Overview

Chapter

1-1 Features

The PDW-510/510P/530/530P is a camcorder for ENG and EFP high-definition CCDs of a 16:9 aspect ratio and a Professional Disc drive are combined integrally. The camera’s CCDs have approximately 1,000,000 picture elements (pixels) (the number of effective pixels: approximately 500,000). In addition to the well-established high image quality and vibration resistant, dustproof, and dripproof constructions of the Betacam SP/SX camcorders, this unit adds a range of new functionality exploiting the capabilities of optical discs.

1) ENG: Electronic News Gathering

2) EFP: Electronic Field Production

, in which a color video camera using 2/3-inch

1-1-1 Principal Differences Between

the PDW-510/510P and PDW530/530P

There are the following differences between the PDW510/510P and PDW-530/530P in the specifications of recording format, internal optical filters, and so on.

PDW-510/510P recording format and internal optical

filters

Recording format

Optical filters

DVCAM compatible recording

Single integrated filter system for CC (color correction) and ND (neutral density)

Video

Audio 16 bits, 48 kHz,

Recording time

25 Mbps DVCAM

4 channels 85 minutes

format

PDW-530/530P recording format and internal optical

Recording format

Optical filters

1) DVCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

2) MPEG IMX is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

3) For analog audio input, the effective bit length is maximum 20 bits.

The following characteristics are common to the PDW510/510P and PDW-530/530P.

DVCAM compatible recording

MPEG IMX compatible recording

Separate CC filters and ND filters; two filters can be used simultaneously

filters

Video 25 Mbps

Audio 16 bits, 48 kHz,

Recording time

Video

Audio

Recording time

DVCAM format

4 channels 85 minutes

MPEG IMX (4:2:2 high image quality video recording using MPEG2 intra frames)

16 bits or 24 bits 48 kHz sampling, 4 channels

50 Mbps: 45 minutes 40 Mbps: 55 minutes 30 Mbps: 68 minutes

format

1-1-2 Camera Features

/3-inch Power HAD EX CCDs

The three high sensitivity, low smear 2/3-inch Power

HAD the top of its class for a standard definition camcorder.

• The unit is switchable between a 16:9 aspect ratio wide

EX CCDs provide high image quality which is at

image and 4:3 standard aspect ratio.

1-1 Features

• You can select an interlaced scan mode or progressive scan mode (30 fps (frames

Chapter 1 Overview

510/530, 25 fps for the PDW-510P/530P).

• With the optional CBK-FC01 Pull Down Board installed, a 24 fps

progressive scan video can be

per second)2) for the PDW-

recorded subjected to pull-down, providing imaging quality close to that of film. (PDW-510/530 only)

1) Abbreviation of “Power Hole-Accumulated Diode.” “Power HAD” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

2) More precisely, 29.97 fps

3) More precisely, 23.98 fps

You can also assign any settings to the USER menu, to create customized menus.

Saving and recalling settings in a “Memory Stick”

Using an optional “Memory Stick”1), you can save menu settings for particular shooting conditions, for recall as required.

1) “Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Camera signal processing for high quality video

• The 12-bit A/D converter provides high image quality, stability, and reliability.

• The high-performance electronic shutter allows you to select extended clear scan mode (ECS vertical resolution mode (EVS

) and high

), to obtain clear, high-

quality video.

1) ECS: Extended Clear Scan

2) EVS: Super Enhanced Vertical Definition System

Shooting functions to cope with different shooting conditions

• A slow shutter function (up to 1/2 second) is provided as a standard feature. This allows noiseless shooting under very poor lighting conditions and a variety of expressive possibilities, such as shots of flowing streams which are smoothed out by afterimages.

• You can easily recall sets of adjustment values from memory, to match the particular lighting conditions.

•The ATW adjustment in response to changing lighting conditions.

• The TruEye

function provides automatic white balance

TM 2)

process yields distortion-free video,

even with high intensity colors.

• The TURBO GAIN button enables an instantaneous boost of the video gain to the maximum 48 dB.

1) ATW: Auto Tracing White balance

2) TruEye: “TruEye” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

Freeze mix function

This allows a still image from the previously captured video to be aligned with the video output from the camera. Thus you can adjust the camera position to get exactly the same framing for new shooting.

High-functionality viewfinder

The 2-inch monochrome viewfinder allows accurate focusing. The switch settings, automatic black balance and white balance items, status, warnings and so on appear on the viewfinder screen.

1-1-3 Features of the Optical Disc

Drive (VDR)

Recording and playback in clip units

Each time you start and stop recording, this creates an independent clip.

• During recording, material is always written to unused parts of the disc. Therefore, even when playing back between shooting sessions, there is no danger of inadvertently overwriting the previous recording.

• Immediately after recording, you can delete clips you decide not to keep, allowing efficient use of the available disc capacity.

• During playback, you can check the recorded video and audio by viewing thumbnail images of clips on the disc and jumping instantly to the first frames of other clips.

•The i.LINK allows you to transfer clip files by connecting a computer, or by connecting the unit to a network with the CBK-NC01 Network Adaptor (option).

1) i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Picture cache recording

Video and audio for a maximum of 10 seconds is always held in memory, so that when you start recording, it is possible to record from just before the REC START button was pressed.

(FAM (File Access Mode)) function

Wide range of menu settings

The menus provide the following operations, among others.

• Status display, message, and marker display settings

• Camera adjustment settings

• Switch function assignment

• “Memory Stick” operations

1-1 Features

Time-lapse video (intermittent recording) function

You can record video intermittently, capturing any number of frames at any desired time interval.

Proxy AV data

• Proxy AV data is low-resolution data with a video bandwidth of 1.5 Mbps and an audio bandwidth of 64 Kbps per channel. This unit records proxy AV data on the Professional Disc whenever MPEG IMX or DVCAM format data is recorded on the main channel.

• Proxy AV data is much smaller in size than the fullresolution IMX or DVCAM data. It can be transferred quickly over computer networks, easily edited in the field with laptop computers, and readily used in a wide variety of applications, such as content management on small-scale servers.

Wide range of metadata recording

In addition to video and audio, various types of additional information can be recorded on the Professional Disc metadata.

• Essence marks can be added to mark important locations in the video and audio data. Essence marks can be added manually at any frame by pressing the lens RET button or an assignable button. They can also be added automatically at locations where there is a sudden change in luminance or audio input above a specified threshold.

• The supplied logging software can be used to add titles, comments, and other text data to clips.

• Computer-readable text files can be recorded on the Professional Disc to enable systematic content management.

The ability to search metadata for the required audio and video scenes brings greater efficiency to various stages of the video production process, such as editing, and archiving.

1) Professional Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Thumbnail search

Thumbnail images of the clips on the disc can be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder by pressing the THUMBNAIL button. They can also be shown in external video output. You can check the content of a clip simply by moving the cursor to its thumbnail and pressing the play button.

Scene selection

You can create and play back clip lists of selected clips from the disc, arranged in any order. One disc can store up to 99 clip lists. Clip lists make it simple to perform offline editing in the field for later use with full-scale nonlinear editing systems

(XPRI

1) XPRI is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

, etc.).

High reliability under tough operating conditions

With resistance to vibration and dust comparable to tape based camcorders, this unit can be relied on just like a conventional unit.

1-1-4 Inputs and Outputs

Range of audio inputs and outputs

• A super-cardioid directional monaural microphone with external power supply is supplied as standard equipment. By changing the connector (service component replacement), a stereo microphone can be fitted.

• The optional slot-in type WRR-855A/855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit can be installed in the unit.

• The two AUDIO IN connectors (XLR type, 3-pin) on the rear panel of the unit can be switched to line input, microphone input, or + 48V external power, and also to AES/EBU digital audio inputs (maximum 24 bits).

• When audio cables are connected to the two AUDIO IN connectors (XLR type, 3-pin) on the rear panel of the unit, an automatic detection function forces the recording of the audio input signals from these connectors as channels 1 and 2.

• The AUDIO OUT connectors (XLR type, 5-pin) provide two channels of audio output.

(i.LINK) connector

The i.LINK connector of this unit supports the following two functions.

Input and output of DV streams (AV/C (Audio/ Video Control) mode)

DV streams can be output from this unit and recorded on standard DV equipment. In the same way, the output from external DV devices (VTRs, nonlinear editors, etc.) can be input to this unit and recorded on Professional Discs. DV-compliant nonlinear editors may also be connected.

1) In the case of the PDW-530/530P, DV stream output is also possible when the unit is set to IMX recording mode. Audio data is recorded after conversion according to the specifications of this unit.

2) In the case of the PDW-530/530P, this is possible only when the unit is set to DVCAM recording mode.

Computer access to files (File Access Mode)

Use of application software series

enables random access to video, audio, and metadata files on Professional Discs, with the ability to display file lists and perform file-based reads and writes. Files can be transferred at high speed, and thumbnail lists of disc contents can be viewed on computer screens.

1) Such software includes the supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software and

the XPRI series.

which supports the XDCAM

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Features

Remote control connectors

By connecting an optional RM-B150/B750 or similar

Chapter 1 Overview

remote control unit, you can control the shooting functions of this unit externally.

Function extension interface

• Installing the optional CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board enables SDI signal output from the VIDEO OUT connectors.

• By installing the optional CBK-SC01 Analog Composite Input Board, a composite video signal input to the GENLOCK connector can be recorded on this unit.

• An extension connector can be attached to the battery attachment on the rear panel, to allow various camera adapters to be fitted.

Instant operation assignable switches

Two switches provided on the side panel and on the top of the grip, respectively, can be assigned to any functions, by a menu operation. Furthermore, the TURBO GAIN button can also be used as an assignable switch.

Alarm function

If a fault is detected on the optical disc drive, or if the disc or battery capacity is low, notication is provided by warning indicators and audible alarms.

SMPTE (PDW-510/530)/EBU (PDW-510P/ 530P) color bars, and 1 kHz reference signal output

Network connector (option)

The optional CBK-NC01 Network Adaptor can be installed on this unit to enable connections to computers and networks. This makes it possible to transfer files at high speeds, and to display of lists of the video, audio, and metadata files stored on Professional Discs. Workflows can be improved by the ability to use FTP commands to transfer files to remote locations over networks.

Adjustment of a color monitor or external audio device is easy. Color bars for an SNG

1) SNG: Satellite News Gathering

uplink are also provided.

Viewfinder height adjustable

In addition to the front to rear and left to right directions, the viewfinder can be adjusted vertically in two steps.

1-1-5 Other Functions

Usability-oriented design

• There is more space around the rear panel connectors than on previous models, making cable connections and switch operations easier.

• The adjustment range of the shoulder pad in the front to rear direction is increased, making it easier to ensure proper balance when using the unit.

2.5-inch color LCD panel

The side of the unit has an LCD that can be switched to show the following images and data.

• Status information, including audio level meters and time code

• Thumbnails of the video recorded on the Professional Disc

• A playback image of the video recorded on the Professional Disc

•The camera image

Monochrome LCD panel

Even when this unit is powered off, the time code, remaining disc capacity, battery capacity, and other status information appears on the monochrome LCD. (This requires either a battery or a DC power supply connected.)

Supports SNMP for maintenance and service (option)

The SNMP-compliant Sony Remote Maintenance and Monitoring Software can be used when the optional CBKNC01 Network Adaptor is installed on this unit. Via a TCP/IP network connection, this software can monitor the hardware status of this unit in real time and record monitoring logs. This allows you to analyze the problem immediately and take the necessary steps whenever a hardware failure is detected.

1-1 Features

1-2 Example of System Configuration

Chapter 1 Overview

The diagram below shows a typical configuration of the camcorder for ENG and EFP.

Viewfinder-related equipment

Name / Purpose Magnification Part No.

Fog-proof filter – 1-547-341-11 Lens assembly –2.8 D to +2.0 D A-8262-537-A Lens assembly –3.6 D to –0.8 D A-8262-538-A Lens assembly –3.6 D to +0.4 D A-8267-737-A Lens assembly

(3 × magnification)

Connection through i.LINK interface

Devices with a DV connector

Camera adaptor

Product Model name

Input of audio channels 3/4 and SDI output

CCZ (26-pin) output/ analog composite/SDI input

–2.4 D to +0.5 D A-8314-798-A

CA-701

CA-702/702P

For more information about the fittings, connections, or use of additional equipment and accessories, see Chapter 9 as well as the operation manuals for the connected equipment.

AC power supply

Product Model name

AC Adaptor AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor AC-DN10

Battery

Product Model name

Battery Charger BC-M150/L500/

Battery Pack

1) BP-L40/M50 cannot be used.

Extension board

Product Model name

SDI Output Board CBK-SD01 Composite Input Board CBK-SC01 Pull Down Board

Network Adaptor CBK-NC01 Memory Card Adaptor CBK-PC01

L70

BP-GL65/GL95/ L60S/L80S

CBK-FC01

“Memory Stick”

(see page 206.)

RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit

Video monitor for color image check during shooting

XLR 5-pin connector for stereo microphone (service part)

2) For PDW-510/530 only

Audio signal source

External microphone ECM-670/678 or similar microphone

CAC-12 Microphone Holder

Audio equipment

WRR-861/862 series UHF Portable Tuner

WRR-855 series UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit

CCXA-53 audio cable

DMX-P01 Portable Digital Mixer

1-2 Example of System Configuration

1-3 Precautions

Chapter 1 Overview

1-4 MPEG-4 Visual

Patent Portfolio

Use and Storage

Do not subject the unit to severe shocks

The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped.

After use

Always turn off the power.

Before storing the unit for a long period

Remove the battery pack.

Use and storage locations

Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places.

• Places subject to temperature extremes

• Very damp places

• Places subject to severe vibration

• Near strong magnetic fields

• In direct sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods

To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable communications devices

The use of portable telephones and other communications devices near this unit can result in malfunctions and interference with audio and video signals. It is recommended that the portable communications devices near this unit be powered off.

This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License. For the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 Visual Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 Video.

No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information including that relating to promotional, internal and commercial uses and licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.

See http://www.mpegla.com

License

Note on laser beams

Laser beams may damage the CCDs. If you shoot a scene that includes a laser beam, be careful not to let the laser beam be directed into the lens of the camera.

Use at a high temperature

If the unit is used at a high temperature, white flecks may appear on the screen.

About the LCD panels

LCD panels are manufactured with extremely highprecision technology that yields effective pixel rates of

99.99% or higher. However, very rarely, one or more

pixels may be permanently dark or permanently lit in white, red, blue, or green. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Such pixels have no effect on the recorded data, and the unit may be used with confidence even if they are present.

1-3 Precautions / 1-4 MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License

Locations and Functions

of Parts and Controls

2-1 Power Supply

Chapter

1 Battery attachment

3 POWER switch

4 LIGHT switch

a Battery attachment

Attach a BP-GL65/GL95/L60S/L80S battery pack. Furthermore, by attaching an AC-DN10 AC Adaptor, you can operate the camcorder from AC power.

Note

For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the unit, Sony recommends the use of the following battery packs: BP-GL65, BP-GL95, BP-L60S, and BP-L80S.

b DC IN connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male)

To operate the camcorder using an AC power supply, connect an AC-550/550CE AC Adaptor with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor.

c POWER switch

This switch turns the main power supply on and off.

2 DC IN connector

d LIGHT switch

This determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT connector is turned on and off. AUTO: When the switch on the video light is in the on

position, putting the camcorder in recording mode turns the video light on automatically. When using the auto interval recording mode, the video light is automatically turned on immediately before recording starts.

MANUAL: You can turn the video light on or off

manually, using its own switch.

Notes

• When AUTO is selected, unevenly lit video is recorded between the start of recording and the time when the light comes on. We recommend that you select MANUAL when the start of a recording is important.

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However, the light can be turned on before the start of recording in auto interval recording mode.

• To ensure proper operation of the video light with the unit, Sony recommends the use of the following battery packs: BP-GL65, BP-GL95, BP-L60S, and BP-L80S.

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2-1 Power Supply

2-2 Accessory Attachments

1 Shoulder strap posts

9 Shoulder pad

Lens cable clamp

a Shoulder strap posts

Attach the supplied shoulder strap to these posts.

For details, see 9-7 “Attaching the Shoulder Strap” on page 166.

b Light shoe

Attach an optional accessory such as a video light to this shoe.

2 Light shoe

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3 LIGHT connector

4 Lens mount

5 Lens locking lever

6 Lens mount cap

7 LENS connector

8 Tripod mount

h Tripod mount

When using the camcorder on a tripod, attach the tripod adaptor (option).

i Shoulder pad

You can move the shoulder pad forwards or backwards by raising up the shoulder pad locking lever. Do this to ensure the best balance when shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder.

c LIGHT connector (2-pin, female)

Connect the cable of an Anton Bauer Ultralight System attached to the light shoe. The system operates with lights powered by 12 V, with a maximum power consumption of 50 W.

d Lens mount (special bayonet mount)

Use this for mounting the lens.

e Lens locking lever

After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position.

f Lens mount cap

Remove this cap by pushing up the lens locking lever. When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for protection from dust.

g LENS connector (12-pin)

Fit the lens cable to this connector. Contact your Sony representative for more information about the lens you can use.

For details, see 9-8 “Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position” on page 166.

2-2 Accessory Attachments

2-3 Audio Functions

8 Built-in speaker

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1 Microphone

2 MIC IN connector

3 MIC LEVEL control

Audio functions (1)

a Microphone

This is a super-cardioid directional monaural microphone with an external power supply (+48 V) system.

b MIC IN (microphone input) connector (XLR type,

3-pin, female)

Connect the supplied microphone to this connector. A microphone other than the supplied one may also be connected as long as it can operate with the power (+48 V) supplied from this connector. By fitting a 5-pin connector (service part number: A-1053453-A), you can also use a stereo microphone.

c MIC (microphone) LEVEL control

This control adjusts the audio level of the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector.

d EARPHONE jack (front) (monaural, minijack) /

EARPHONE jack (rear) (monaural/stereo switchable, minijack)

You can monitor the E-E sound

during recording and playback sound during playback. Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker. When an alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound through the earphone. You can use the rear EARPHONE jack for stereo output, by setting the HEADPHONE OUT item in the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu to “STREO”. You can also connect a monaural earphone to the front jack and a monaural/stereo earphone set to the rear jack simultaneously.

4 EARPHONE jack (rear, stereo)

7 ALARM volume control

6 MONITOR volume control

5 MONITOR switch and CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch

4 EARPHONE jack (front, monaural)

1) E-E: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric.” In E-E mode, video and audio signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal electric circuits only. This can be used to check input signals.

e MONITOR switch and CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch

These switches together determine the channel selection for audio monitor output.

MONITOR switch

CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch

MONITOR switch and CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch

CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch:

This determines the pair of audio channels selected with the MONITOR switch. CH-1/2 position: channels 1 and 2 CH-3/4 position: channels 3 and 4 The signals output from the AUDIO OUT connector and EARPHONE jacks also depend on the setting of this switch.

MONITOR switch:

This selects the audio monitor channels output to the monaural earphone or speaker, depending on the setting of the CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switch.

2-3 Audio Functions

CH-1/2 CH-3/4 switch position

MONITOR switch position

Audio output

CH-1/2 CH-1 Audio channel 1

MIX Mix sound of channels 1 and 2 CH-2 Audio channel 2

CH-3/4 CH-3 Audio channel 3

MIX Mix sound of channels 3 and 4 CH-4 Audio channel 4

f MONITOR volume control

This control adjusts the speaker or earphone volume for sounds other than the alarm sound. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard.

g ALARM volume control

This control adjusts the speaker or earphone alarm volume. At the minimum position, no sound can be heard. However, if in the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu the MIN ALARM VOL item is set to “SET”, the alarm tone is audible even when this volume control is at the minimum position.

Minimum Maximum

ALARM volume control

h Built-in speaker

The speaker can be used to monitor E-E sound during recording, and playback sound during playback. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings. The output level of the speaker can be lowered by changing the setting of the SP ATT LEVEL item on the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. If you connect an earphone to the EARPHONE jack, the speaker is automatically muted.

See 10-3 “Operation Warnings” on page 174 for information about alarms.

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THUMBNAIL

ESSENCE MARK

SUB CLIP

PRESET

REGEN CLOCK

F-RUN

R-RUN

SEL/SET

S.SEL

SET

9 LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls

0 AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches

SHIFTCLIP MENU

qa AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 / CH-3/CH-4 switches

qs LINE / AES/EBU / MIC selectors

qd +48V/OFF switches

qf AUDIO OUT connector

qg AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors

qh DC OUT 12V connector

i LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel-1 and

channel-2 recording level) controls

Audio functions (2)

These controls adjust the audio levels of channels 1 and 2 when the AUDIO SELECT switches are set to MANUAL.

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j AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel-1

and channel-2 adjustment method selection) switches

These switches select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2. AUTO: Select this setting for automatic adjustment.

n AUDIO OUT (audio output) connector (XLR type,

5-pin, male)

This connector outputs the audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4. The MONITOR CH-1/2 / CH-3/4 switches allow you to select the audio signal to be monitored.

MANUAL: Select this setting for manual adjustment.

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k AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 / CH-3/CH-4 (audio input

selection) switches

o AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio channel-1 and

channel-2 input) connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, female)

These are audio input connectors for channels 1 and 2 to

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches

These switches select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2. FRONT: The input signal source is the microphone

which you can connect audio equipment or a microphone. When the LINE / AES/EBU / MIC selector is set to AES/ EBU, the CH1 connector is used for channel-1 and -2 inputs, and the CH2 connector, for channel-3 and -4 inputs.

connected to the MIC IN connector.

REAR: The input signal source is the audio equipment

connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.

WIRELESS: The input signal source is a WRR-855A/

855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit (option).

p DC OUT 12 V (DC power output) connector (4-pin,

female)

This connector supplies power for a WRR-862 UHF Portable Tuner (option). Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF portable tuner.

AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4 switches

These switches select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 3 and 4. F (front): The input signal source is the microphone

connected to the MIC IN connector.

R (rear): The input signal source is the audio equipment

connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.

W (wireless): The input signal source is a WRR-855A/

855B UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit.

With a CA-701 Camera Adaptor (option) connected to the camcorder, you can record separate sounds on audio channels 3 and 4.

l LINE /AES/EBU / MIC selectors

These select the audio source of the audio input signals input to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.

LINE: Line input audio equipment AES/EBU: AES/EBU format audio signal MIC: Microphone input

Note

When these switches are in the MIC position, and the +48V switch described below is on, if you inadvertently connect any audio device other than a microphone to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors, the device may be damaged.

m +48V/OFF switches

Select either of the following positions for the microphones to be connected.

+48V: For a microphone to use an external power supply OFF: For a microphone to use an internal power supply

2-3 Audio Functions

2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions

1 Tally indicator 2 BRIGHT control

3 CONTRAST control

4 PEAKING control 5 ZEBRA switch

6 TALLY switch

9 Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever

7 Viewfinder

8 Diopter adjustment ring

Eyecup

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0 Viewfinder left-right positioning ring

qa Camera operator tally indicator

qs Viewfinder stopper

qd LOCK knob

Shooting and recording/playback functions (1)

a Tally indicator

Setting the TALLY switch to HIGH or LOW enables this indicator. The indicator lights during recording on the VDR (video disc recorder). Like the REC indicator in the viewfinder, it flashes to indicate a problem. You can set the indicator brightness with the TALLY switch.

b BRIGHT (brightness) control

This control adjusts the picture brightness on the viewfinder screen. It has no effect on the camera output signal.

c CONTRAST control

This control adjusts the picture contrast on the viewfinder screen. It has no effect on the camera output signal.

d PEAKING control

This control adjusts the sharpness of the picture on the viewfinder screen to make focusing easier. It has no effect on the camera output signal.

e ZEBRA switch

This switch controls the zebra pattern on the viewfinder screen.

ON: The zebra pattern

is displayed and stays.

OFF: No zebra pattern is displayed. MOMENT: The zebra pattern is displayed and stays for 5

to 6 seconds. The zebra pattern is factory set to indicate picture areas where the video level is approximately 70%.You can use the setup menu to change the setting so that areas where the video level is 100% and above are also displayed at the same time.

For information about how to change the zebra pattern setting in the setup menu, see 7-2-5 “Setting the Viewfinder” on page 125.

1) The zebra pattern aids in manual iris adjustment by indicating areas of the

picture where the video level is approximately 70% and 100% and above.

f TALLY switch

This switch controls the tally indicator, setting its brightness (HIGH or LOW) or turning it off.

HIGH: The tally indicator brightness is high. OFF: The tally indicator is disabled. LOW: The tally indicator brightness is low.

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g Viewfinder

The viewfinder lets you view the image in black and white

j Viewfinder left-right positioning ring

Loosen this ring to move the viewfinder sideways.

while shooting, recording or playing back. It also displays various warnings and messages related to the settings or operating conditions of the camcorder, a zebra pattern, safety zone marker

1) The safety zone marker is a rectangle indicating the effective picture area.

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2) The center marker indicates the center of the picture with a crosshair.

, and center marker 2).

k Camera operator tally indicator

This indicator lights while the camcorder is recording. Slide the window open when you shoot with your eye away from the viewfinder. This indicator flashes when the battery level is running low or the disc is almost full.

For details, see 7-2-4 “Setting the Marker Display” on page 124.

h Diopter adjustment ring

Use this ring to adjust the viewfinder image for your vision.

i Viewfinder front-rear positioning lever

To adjust the viewfinder position in the front-rear direction, loosen this lever and the LOCK knob. After adjustment, retighten this lever and the LOCK knob.

qf FILTER selector

qg ASSIGN. 1/2 switches

qh SHUTTER selector

l Viewfinder stopper

Pull up this stopper to detach the viewfinder from the camera.

m LOCK knob

To adjust the viewfinder position in the front-rear direction, loosen this knob and the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever. After adjustment, retighten this knob and the viewfinder front-rear positioning lever.

ws ASSIGN 3/4 switches

wa TURBO GAIN button

w; WHITE BAL switch

ql OUTPUT/DCC selector

qj AUTO W/B BAL switch

Shooting and recording/playback functions (2)

n FILTER selector

Use this selector to select the most appropriate filter to match the light source illuminating the subject. When this selector is used with the display mode set to 3, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds. (e.g.: FILTER: 3) The PDW-510/510P has one switchable filter, and the PDW-530/530P has two switchable filters. The relationships between the selector settings and filter selections as well as examples of filters for different shooting conditions are as follows.

qk GAIN selector

For the PDW-510/510P

FILTER selector setting and filter selection

FILTER selector setting Filter selection

1 3200 K 2

3 5600 K 4

Examples of shooting conditions and appropriate filters

Shooting condition Filter

Sunrise and sunset; inside studio 1 (3200 K) Clear skies

Cloudy or raining 3 (5600 K)

5600 K +

/8 ND

2 (5600 K +

/8 ND)

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Examples of shooting conditions and appropriate filters

Shooting condition Filter

Very bright conditions such as snow, at high altitudes, or at the seashore

4 (5600 K +

ND)

For the PDW-530/530P

FILTER selector (outer knob) setting and CC filter

selection

FILTER selector (outer knob) setting CC filter selection

B 3200 K C 4300 K D 6300 K

1) A type of special effect filter. Generates a cross of light on a highlighted portion.

FILTER selector (inner knob) setting and ND filter

selection

FILTER selector (inner knob) setting ND filter selection

1 Clear 2

Examples of shooting conditions and appropriate filters

Cross filter

/4 ND

/16 ND

/64 ND

For details about the shutter speed and mode settings, see 5-3 “Setting the Electronic Shutter” on page 88.

q AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/black balance

adjustment) switch

This switch activates the white balance and black balance automatic adjustment functions. WHITE: Automatic adjustment of the white balance. If

the WHITE BAL switch is set to A or B, the white balance setting is stored in the corresponding memory. On the PDW-530/530P models with two switchable filters, the memory stores a separate white balance setting for each CC filter setting.

BLACK: Automatic adjustment of the black set and black

balance.

r GAIN selector

This selector switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions during shooting. The gains corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be selected from the setup menu. The factory settings are L = 0 dB, M = 9 dB, and H = 18 dB. When this selector is adjusted, the new setting appears on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds.

For details about setting the gain values, see 7-3-1 “Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Selector Positions” on page 130.

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Shooting condition CC filter ND filter

Sunrise and sunset; inside studio

Clear skies C (4300 K) or

Cloudy or raining D (6300 K) 1 (clear) or 2

Very bright conditions such as snow, at high altitudes, or at the seashore

B (3200 K) 1 (clear)

/4 ND) or 3

D (6300 K)

C (4300 K) or D (6300 K)

2 (

(

16 ND)

/4 ND)

(

/16 ND) or

3 (

4 (

/64 ND)

o ASSIGN. 1/2 switches

You can assign the desired functions to each of the ASSIGN. 1 switch (push button) and ASSIGN. 2 switch (sliding) on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu.

For details, see 7-3-5 “Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/ 2/3/4 Switches” on page 133.

p SHUTTER selector

Set this selector to ON to use the electronic shutter. Push it down to SELECT to switch the shutter speed or mode setting within the range previously set with the setup menu. When this selector is operated, the new setting appears on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area for about 3 seconds.

s OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast

control) selector

This selector switches the video signal that is output to the VDR, viewfinder, and video monitor, between the following two.

BARS: Outputs the color bar signal. CAM: Outputs the video signal from the camera. When

this is selected, you can switch DCC

on and off with

this selector.

1) DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control) Against a very bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the subject, objects in the background will be lost in the glare. The DCC function will suppress the high intensity and restore much of the lost detail and is particularly effective in the following cases.

• Shooting people in the shade on a sunny day

• Shooting a subject indoors, against a background through a window

• Any high contrast scene

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BARS, DCC OFF

A color bar signal is output and the DCC circuit does not operate. For example, use the setting for the following purposes.

• Adjusting the video monitor

• Recording the color bar signal

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switch and the FILTER selector. You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch even when

ATW

is in use.

B (ATW): When this switch is set to B and on the

FUNCTION 2 page of the OPERATION menu, “WHITE B CH” is set to “ATW”

1) ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) The white balance of the picture being shot is adjusted automatically for varying lighting conditions.

, ATW is activated.

CAM, DCC OFF

The video signal from the camera is output, and the DCC circuit does not operate.

CAM, DCC ON

The video signal from the camera is output, and the DCC circuit operates.

OUTPUT/DCC selector

t WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch

This switch controls the white balance setting. PRST (preset): Adjusts the color temperature

corresponding to the position of the FILTER selector. Use the PRST setting when you have no time to adjust the white balance.

A or B: When the AUTO W/B BAL switch is pushed to

WHT, the white balance is automatically adjusted according to the current position of the FILTER selector, and the adjusted value is stored in either memory A or memory B. (There are two memories for each CC filter, allowing a total of eight adjustments to be stored.) When this switch is set to A or B, the camcorder automatically adjusts itself to the stored value corresponding to the current settings of this

When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds.

You can assign the ATW ON/OFF function to the ASSIGN 1 switch (push button) on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu.

For details, see 7-3-5 “Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/ 2/3/4 Switches” on page 133.

u TURBO GAIN button

When shooting under extremely poor lighting conditions, press the button once to boost the video gain to the value preset on the GAIN SW page of the USER menu (up to 48 dB). To stop boosting the gain, press the button once more.

v ASSIGN 3/4 switches

You can assign the desired functions to each of the ASSIGN 3 switch and ASSIGN 4 switch on the FUNCTION 1 page of the USER menu.

For details, see 7-3-5 “Assigning Functions to ASSIGN 1/ 2/3/4 Switches” on page 133.

wf REMOTE connector

wd VIDEO OUT connector

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wg GENLOCK IN connector

wh TEST OUT connector

wj DV IN/OUT S400 connector

Shooting and recording/playback functions (3)

w VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type)

This connector outputs a composite video signal for a video monitor. With a video monitor connected to this connector, you can monitor the picture being shot by the camera or the picture played back by the VDR. To choose between the composite video signal output and SDI signal output, use the menu. When synchronizing the time code of an external VDR with that of the camcorder, connect this connector to the GENLOCK IN connector of the external VDR. By installing the CBK-SD01 extension board (not supplied), you can output an SDI signal (supporting embedded audio and the EDH function) from this connector.

For details on how to select the output signal, see 7-3-2 “Selecting the Output Signals” on page 131.

x REMOTE connector (8-pin)

Connect the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit, which makes it possible to control the VDR and camera remotely.

y GENLOCK IN connector (BNC type)

• This connector inputs a reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when time code is to be synchronized with external equipment. Use the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock H-phase (phase of horizontal sync signal) and the sub-carrier phase.

wj (i.LINK) DV IN/OUT S400 connector (6-pin, IEEE1394 compliant)

Connect to a device supporting the DV format or a computer, using a i.LINK cable.

Notes

• If video and audio signals are not output to an external device connected to the i.LINK DV IN/OUT S400 connector, try disconnecting the i.LINK cable and then reconnecting it, making sure that it is firmly seated.

• When you connect this unit to an external device with a 6-pin i.LINK connector, always power this unit off and disconnect the DC cable from the DC IN connector, or remove the battery pack, before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK cable. If you connect or disconnect the i.LINK cable while power is being supplied to this unit, high voltage (8 to 40 V) can flow into this unit from the i.LINK connector of the connected equipment, possibly damaging this unit.

• When you connect this unit to an external device with a 6-pin i.LINK connector, always connect the 6-pin i.LINK connector on the external device first.

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For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

• This connector also inputs a return video signal. You can display the return video signal in the viewfinder screen while holding the RET button down with “RETURN VIDEO” set to “ON” on the GENLOCK page of the OPERATION menu.

• This connector also inputs an external analog composite video signal. When the CBK-SC01 extension board is installed, you can record the external analog composite video signal input to this connector.

z TEST OUT connector (BNC type)

This connector outputs the video signal for a video monitor. The output signal can be selected from composite or RGB. The factory setting is composite, and the setting returns to composite whenever the unit is powered on. Depending on internal board and menu settings, menus, time code, and shot data can be superimposed on the image on the monitor. Like the VIDEO OUT connector, this connector can also be used to synchronize the time code of an external VTR with the time code of the camcorder.

For details on how to select the test output signal, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

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wk REC START button wl VDR SAVE/STBY connector

e; EJECT button and indicator ea F REV button and indicator es PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator

Shooting and recording/playback functions (4)

ed F FWD button and indicator ef NEXT button eg STOP button eh PREV button

wk REC START button

Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The effect is exactly the same as that of the VTR button on the lens. When the REC SWITCH function is assigned to the ASSIGN 1, 3 or 4 switch (push button), you can use the switch as the REC START button.

wl VDR SAVE/STBY (standby) switch

This switch controls the VDR power mode during pauses in recording. SAVE: Power saving mode. Although an internal

operating sound is recorded as noise when you start recording, power consumption in this mode is less than in standby mode, so that battery life is extended. When the switch is set to SAVE, the SAVE indicator in the viewfinder lights.

STBY: Standby mode. Recording starts as soon as you

press the REC START button.

e; EJECT button and indicator

Press this button to eject or load a disc. The indicator flashes while the disc is being ejected.

ea F REV (fast reverse) button and indicator

Plays back at high speed in the reverse direction. The indicator lights during high-speed playback in the reverse direction.

es PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator

Press this to view a playback image using the viewfinder screen or a color video monitor. The indicator lights during playback. During playback, pressing this button pauses the playback, showing a still image. At this time, the indicator flashes. This camcorder is capable of color-image search at approximately four-times normal playback speed, making it easy to check recorded material. To use the color-image search, press the F REV button or F FWD button during playback. When the buttons are pressed, the PLAY indicator and the F REV or F FWD indicator light.

ed F FWD (fast forward) button and indicator

Plays back at high speed in the forward direction. The indicator lights during high-speed playback in the forward direction.

ef NEXT button

This jumps to the beginning of the next clip, and pauses. During the jump, the F FWD indicator flashes. Pressing this button together with the F FWD button jumps to the last frame of the last clip recorded on the disc.

eg STOP button

Press this button to stop disc playback.

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eh PREV button

This jumps to the beginning of the current clip, and pauses. During the jump, the F REV indicator flashes.Pressing this button together with the F REV button jumps to the first frame of the first clip recorded on the disc.

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2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions

2-5 Output Video Operating Section

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

a SEL/SET (select/set) dial

When thumbnails (each representing a clip) are shown on the color LCD, you can select a particular thumbnail with this dial. Turning the dial upward moves the cursor to the left, and when it reaches the left edge, to the rightmost position in the row above. Turning the dial downward moves the cursor to the right, and when it reaches the right edge, to the leftmost position in the row below. After selecting the

1 SEL/SET dial

2 THUMBNAIL button

3 Thumbnail indicator

4 Sub clip indicator 5 SUB CLIP button

6 SHIFT button

Output video operating section

e SUB CLIP button

Press this to play back according to a clip list. You can play back a particular clip or sequential clips, or carry out a search of the selected clip list. When no clip list is selected, pressing this button has no effect, and the operation is invalid. To carry out operations such as saving, recalling, or deleting a clip list, hold down the SHIFT button and press this button.

THUMBNAIL

ESSENCE MARK

SUB CLIP

PRESET

REGEN

REGEN CLOCK

CLOCK

F-RUN

R-RUN

SEL/SET

S.SEL

SHIFTCLIP MENU

SET

desired thumbnail with the cursor, press the dial in to confirm. To carry out a scene selection setting, hold down the

f SHIFT button

Use this in combination with other buttons.

SHIFT button, and press in this dial.

b THUMBNAIL button

To carry out a search using thumbnails, or to create a clip list, press this button. Pressing it switches from the whole-screen display to a thumbnail display. Press once more to return to the wholescreen display. To search thumbnails by essence marks, hold down the SHIFT button and press this button.

c Thumbnail indicator

This lights when thumbnails are shown.

d Sub clip indicator

This lights when playing back following a clip list.

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2-6 Menu Operating Section

1 MENU knob

a MENU knob

Use this knob to change the page selection or a setting within the menu. Press: If you press this knob when the arrow (b) is placed

at the page title on the menu, the arrow changes to a question mark (?) and you can change the page by turning this knob. When the arrow mark is placed at a position other than the page title, you can change the setting of the current item by pressing and turning this knob.

Turn: Turn this knob to change the page or change item

settings.

b STATUS ON/SEL / OFF (menu display on/page

selection/display off) switch

To enable this switch, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. ON/SEL: Each time this switch is pushed upward, a

window to confirm the menu settings and status of the camcorder appears on the viewfinder screen. The window consists of three pages, which are switched each time the switch is pushed upward. Each page is displayed for about 10 seconds.

OFF: To clear the page immediately after display, push

this switch down to the OFF position.

You can select the pages to be displayed on the menu.

2 STATUS ON/SEL / OFF switch

3 MENU ON/OFF switch

4 CANCEL/PRST / ESCAPE switch

5 “Memory Stick” compartment

Cover

c MENU ON/OFF switch

To use this switch, open the cover. This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen. Closing the cover automatically sets this switch to OFF. ON: Displays the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test

signal screen, at the last accessed page. When the menu is used for the first time, the first page is displayed.

OFF: Removes the menu from the viewfinder screen or

the test signal screen.

d CANCEL/PRST (preset) / ESCAPE switch

To enable this switch, set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON. Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF. CANCEL/PRST: Pushing this switch up to this position

displays the message to confirm whether the previous settings are cancelled or settings are reset to their initial values, depending on the menu operating condition. Pushing this switch up to this position again cancels the previous settings or resets the settings to their initial values.

ESCAPE: Use this switch when the menu page, which has

a hierarchical structure, is opened. Each time the switch is pushed to this position, the page returns to one stage higher in the hierarchy.

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For details, see 7-2-8 “Displaying the Status Confirmation Windows” on page 128.

2-6 Menu Operating Section

e “Memory Stick” compartment

“Memory Stick” Access indicator

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How to insert a “Memory Stick”

Label

“Memory Stick”

Open the lid of the menu operating section, and insert a “Memory Stick”, with the notch facing downward, in the direction shown by the arrow, so that it clicks into place. To remove a “Memory Stick”, first press it in to release the lock, then withdraw. The “Memory Stick” access indicator lights when the “Memory Stick” is being accessed (for reading or writing).

For details about types of “Memory Stick”, see “About a “Memory Stick”” on page 206.

Notes

• Do not insert/remove a “Memory Stick” while the “Memory Stick” access indicator is lit or flashing. Doing so may cause a loss of data.

• This device uses a standard “Memory Stick”, a “Memoy Stick PRO”, and a “MagicGate Memory Stick” equipped with MagicGate copyright protection technology.

2-6 Menu Operating Section

2-7 Time Code System

Time code functions (1)

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

1 TC IN connector

2 TC OUT connector

3 GENLOCK IN connector

a TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC type)

To synchronize the time code of this unit to an external time code, input the reference time code to this connector.

b TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type)

To synchronize the time code of an external VTR to that of the camcorder, connect this connector to the reference time code input connector of the external VTR.

c GENLOCK IN connector (BNC type)

• This connector inputs a reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment. Use the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock H-phase (phase of horizontal sync signal) and the sub-carrier phase.

For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

For details, see 3-4 “Recording Video Signals From External Equipment” on page 67.

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4 DISPLAY switch

5 RESET button

6 HOLD button

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d DISPLAY switch

This cycles the data displayed in the counter display

7 SEL/SET dial

8 PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch

9 F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch

Time code functions (2)

Turning the dial upward increases the value of the flashing digit, and turning it downward decreases the value.

THUMBNAIL

ESSENCE MARK

SUB CLIP

PRESET

REGEN CLOCK

F-RUN

R-RUN

SEL/SET

S.SEL

SHIFTCLIP MENU

SET

through the sequence COUNTER, TC, and U-BIT. COUNTER: Display the elapsed recording/playback time

(hours, minutes, seconds, frames).

TC: Display time code. U-BIT: Display user bit data.

h PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/CLOCK switch

This switch selects whether to set a new time code or to follow the already recorded time code.

PRESET: Records time code with a preset initial value. REGEN: Records time code continuous with the existing

For details, see “Time code display” on page 34.

time code recorded on the disc. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, the

e RESET button

Pressing this button resets the time data displayed on the counter display section to “00:00:00:00” or the user bit data to “00000000.”

camcorder operates in R-RUN mode.

CLOCK: Records time code synchronized to the internal

clock. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/RRUN switch, the camcorder operates in F-RUN mode.

f HOLD (display hold) button

Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the counter display section. (The time code generator continues running.) Pressing this button again releases the hold. You can use this button, for example, to determine the exact time of a particular shot. When the HOLD button is activated, the time data is displayed in the following format:

For details of the counter display, see 2-9 “Warnings and Indications on the LCDs” on page 32.

g SEL/SET (select/set) dial

To set a time code, user bit, or real time value, press this dial so that the digit you want to change flashes.

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i F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/recording run)

switch

This switch selects the operating mode for the internal time code generator. F-RUN: Time code keeps advancing, regardless of the

operating state of the VDR. Use this setting when aligning the time code with real time or when synchronizing the time code with an external time code.

SET: Set the switch to this position to set the time code or

user bits.

R-RUN: The time code value advances only during

recording. Use this setting to have a consecutive time code on the disc.

For details, see 5-6-3 “Setting the User Bits” on page 96 and 5-6-1 “Setting the Time Code” on page 96.

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