Sony PDW-680 User Guide

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PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER

PDW-680

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

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Foreword ...................................................................................................... 8

Before use.......................................................................................... 8

Chapter 1 : Overview

Features ........................................................................................................ 9

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...................................... 11

Power supply................................................................................... 11

Accessory attachments.................................................................... 12

Operating and connectors section ................................................... 13

HDVF-20A viewfinder (optional)................................................... 26

Status display on the viewfinder screen.......................................... 27

Chapter 2 : Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply ........................................................................ 33

Using a battery pack........................................................................ 33

Using AC power.............................................................................. 34

Attaching the Viewfinder .......................................................................... 34

Attaching the HDVF-20A/C35W ................................................... 34

Adjusting the viewfinder position................................................... 35

Moving the viewfinder shoe up....................................................... 35

Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket ........................ 36

Detaching the eyepiece ................................................................... 37

Adjusting the viewfinder focus and screen ..................................... 37

Setting the Area of Use .............................................................................. 38

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock ........................................... 39

Mounting the Lens..................................................................................... 40

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length.......................................................... 41

Preparing the Audio Input System .......................................................... 42

Connecting a microphone to the MIC IN connector....................... 42

Connecting microphones to the AUDIO IN connectors ................. 43

Attaching a UHF portable tuner (for a UHF wireless microphone

system)...................................................................................... 44

Connecting line input audio equipment .......................................... 46

Tripod Mounting ....................................................................................... 47

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Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 48

Using the Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 48

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position....................................................... 49

Connecting the Remote Control Unit ...................................................... 50

Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

Setting the Recording Format .................................................................. 52

Setting the system frequency .......................................................... 52

Setting the video recording format.................................................. 52

Mixed recording of clips in different formats on the same disc ..... 53

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance............................. 54

Adjusting the black balance ............................................................ 54

Adjusting the white balance............................................................ 55

Setting the Electronic Shutter................................................................... 59

Shutter modes.................................................................................. 59

Selecting the shutter mode and shutter speed ................................. 60

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment............ 62

Adjusting the Audio Level ........................................................................ 64

Manually adjusting the audio levels of the audio inputs from the

AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors............................................. 64

Manually adjusting the audio level of the MIC IN connector ........ 65

Recording audio on channels 3 and 4 ............................................. 65

Setting the Time Data ................................................................................ 67

Setting the timecode........................................................................ 67

Setting the user bits......................................................................... 67

Synchronizing the timecode............................................................ 68

Chapter 4 : Shooting

Handling Discs ........................................................................................... 71

Basic Procedure for Shooting ................................................................... 75

Discs used for recording and playback ........................................... 71

Notes on handling ........................................................................... 71

Write-protecting discs ..................................................................... 71

Loading and unloading a disc ......................................................... 72

Formatting a disc............................................................................. 73

Handling of discs when recording does not end normally

(salvage function) ..................................................................... 73

Playing back the recorded clip ........................................................ 77

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Deleting the recorded clip............................................................... 78

Using the Freeze Mix function........................................................ 78

Advanced Operations for Shooting.......................................................... 79

Recording essence marks ................................................................ 79

Setting clip flags with switches....................................................... 80

Setting the thumbnail image at recording time............................... 80

Starting a shoot with a few seconds of pre-stored picture data

(Picture Cache function) ........................................................... 80

Time-lapse video (Interval Rec function) ....................................... 82

Exchanging discs while recording

(Disc Exchange Cache function) .............................................. 86

Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec function ......................... 87

Retaking the most recent clip.......................................................... 87

Assigning user-defined clip titles automatically............................. 88

Assigning user-defined names to clips and clip lists ...................... 91

Using planning metadata................................................................. 92

Recording video from external devices........................................... 95

Using the Live Logging function.................................................... 96

Recording proxy data...................................................................... 97

Chapter 5 : Operations in GUI Screens

Overview................................................................................................... 100

Switching between GUI screens ................................................... 100

Information and controls in thumbnail screens............................. 102

Displaying menus.......................................................................... 105

GUI screen operations................................................................... 109

Thumbnail Operations............................................................................ 110

Selecting thumbnails..................................................................... 110

Searching with thumbnails............................................................ 111

Playing the scene you have found................................................. 113

Selecting clips by type (Filter Clips function) .............................. 114

Selecting the information displayed on thumbnails...................... 115

Changing clip index pictures......................................................... 115

Checking clip properties ............................................................... 116

Setting clip flags............................................................................ 119

Locking (write-protecting) clips ................................................... 119

Deleting clips ................................................................................ 120

Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)......................................................... 121

What is scene selection?................................................................ 121

Creating and editing clip lists........................................................ 122

Managing clip lists........................................................................ 127

Disc Operations........................................................................................ 129

Checking disc properties ............................................................... 129

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Using planning metadata............................................................... 129

Checking user-defined essence marks .......................................... 131

Formatting discs............................................................................ 132

Displaying disc and clip properties in a web browser................... 132

Transferring clips (Direct FTP function) .............................................. 136

Preparations for clip transfers ....................................................... 137

Uploading clips ............................................................................. 137

Downloading clips ........................................................................ 141

Copying clips directly between XDCAM devices........................ 141

Shortcut List............................................................................................. 143

Chapter 6 : Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

Menu Organization.................................................................................. 144

TOP menu and top-level menus.................................................... 145

Menu List.................................................................................................. 147

OPERATION menu...................................................................... 147

PAINT menu................................................................................. 158

MAINTENANCE menu................................................................ 165

FILE menu .................................................................................... 183

DIAGNOSIS menu ....................................................................... 187

Menu Operations..................................................................................... 189

Displaying menus.......................................................................... 189

Basic menu operations .................................................................. 189

Using the USER menu (example menu operation) ....................... 192

Editing the USER menu................................................................ 193

Resetting USER menu settings to the standard settings................ 196

Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD

Monitor............................................................................................... 197

Selecting the display items............................................................ 197

Change confirmation/adjustment progress messages.................... 198

Setting the marker display............................................................. 199

Setting the viewfinder ................................................................... 200

Recording shot data superimposed on the color bars.................... 200

Setting the shot ID......................................................................... 201

Displaying the status confirmation screens................................... 202

Adjustments and Settings from Menus.................................................. 203

Setting gain values for the GAIN selector positions..................... 203

Selecting the output signals........................................................... 204

Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches .................................... 204

Setting power saving functions..................................................... 207

Setting up a wireless LAN ............................................................ 208

Setting the color temperature manually ........................................ 210

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Specifying an offset for the auto white balance setting ................ 211

Selecting the lens file .................................................................... 212

Setting the UMID data .................................................................. 212

Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Handling the “Memory Stick”................................................................ 214

Saving and Recalling User Files ............................................................. 215

Saving user menu data to the “Memory Stick”............................. 215

Loading saved data from a “Memory Stick”................................. 217

Returning the user file settings to the standard settings................ 218

Saving and Loading Scene Files ............................................................. 218

Saving a scene file......................................................................... 218

Loading scene files........................................................................ 220

Returning the scene file settings to the standard settings.............. 221

Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a

“Memory Stick”................................................................................. 221

Chapter 8 : File Operations

Overview................................................................................................... 223

Directory structure ........................................................................ 223

File operation restrictions.............................................................. 224

File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)............................ 229

Making FAM connections............................................................. 229

Operating on files.......................................................................... 230

Exiting file operations ................................................................... 230

File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh) .......................... 231

Making FAM connections............................................................. 231

Operating on files.......................................................................... 232

Exiting file operations ................................................................... 232

FTP File Operations................................................................................ 233

Making FTP connections .............................................................. 233

Command list ................................................................................ 234

Recording Continuous Timecode with FAM and

FTP Connections ............................................................................... 239

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Chapter 9 : Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting................................................ 240

Preparations for testing ................................................................. 240

Testing the camera ........................................................................ 240

Testing the VDR ........................................................................... 242

Maintenance............................................................................................. 244

Cleaning the viewfinder ................................................................ 244

Note about the battery terminal..................................................... 245

Operation Warnings ................................................................................ 246

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation ............................................................... 254

Specifications............................................................................................ 256

General.......................................................................................... 256

Lens............................................................................................... 257

Input/Output.................................................................................. 257

Audio Performance ....................................................................... 258

Camera Section ............................................................................. 258

Viewfinder..................................................................................... 259

Other Equipment........................................................................... 259

Supplied accessories...................................................................... 259

Recommended additional equipment............................................ 259

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories .................................. 261

Recommended USB Flash Drives (As of January 2012) ...................... 262

Trademarks and Licenses ....................................................................... 262

MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License ..................................... 262

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License...................................... 262

About IJG (Independent JPEG Group) ......................................... 263

Character display software “iType”.............................................. 263

About libupnp................................................................................ 263

About OpenSSL............................................................................ 263

About a “Memory Stick” ........................................................................ 267

Index.......................................................................................................... 268

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Foreword

Before use

After purchasing this unit, before operating, it is necessary to set the region of use. (Unless this setting is made, the unit will not operate.)

For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use” on page 38.

Note

Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.

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Features

/3-inch full HD (1920 × 1080) CMOS

image sensors

Incorporates three 2/3-inch full HD (1920 × 1080) “Exmor” CMOS image sensors, each with effective pixel count of 2.07 megapixels, that feature F12 (59.94i)/F13 (50i) sensitivity and 59 dB S/N ratio for shooting high-definition images.

Mechanisms for high reliability

A new duct cooling system prevents overheating inside the unit and on its surfaces, for greater reliability in high-temperature environments. Reliability is also enhanced by the drip-proof design. Recording can continue even when the unit is subjected to jarring shocks, because data is stored in shockproof memory before being recorded to the media. Reliable recording is ensured by a recording verification function, similar to the confidence playback function of tape recorders, qualifying the unit for use in demanding broadcast applications.

Multi-format support

The unit supports HD recording at 1080/59.94i and 1080/50i system frequencies. It also supports recording and playback of SD signals (both NTSC and PAL), allowing a stepwise transition from SD to HD systems. A format conversion function enables up- and down-conversion between SD and HD. Squeeze, edge cropping, and letterbox are selectable as the aspect pattern in up- and down-conversion between SD and HD.

Note

It is not possible to combine material recorded at different system frequencies on a single disc (see page

53).

Recording of more than 90 minutes of high-quality video and audio data

• Signals captured by the full-HD (1920 × 1080) image sensors are recorded in MPEG HD422

format

• The unit supports recording of four audio

• Dual-layer Professional discs can record about

The generous recording times and the highquality of the recorded video and audio allow this unit to meet the most stringent requirements of production teams in a wide range of genres, from news gathering through digital cinema and program production.

1) The MPEG-2 422P@HL codec performs 4:2:2

2) Image compression uses the MPEG-2 Long GOP

3) The PDW-HD1500 supports recording of up to eight

for consistently high image quality.

channels

95 minutes of high-quality video and audio data.

sampling and records at a video bit rate of 50 Mbps.

system.

channels in MPEG HD422 format.

sampled at 24 bits for high quality.

Format compatibility with earlier models

The unit is capable of recording in the MPEG-2 MP@HL 35/25 Mbps formats used by earlier XDCAM HD devices. These formats offer longer recording times than the MPEG-2 422P@HL 50 Mbps format. It is also capable of recording and playback in the MPEG IMX 50/40/30 Mbps and DVCAM 25 Mbps formats.

Rich selection of interfaces

• HDSDI and SDSDI output connectors: Allow free combination of HDSDI and SDSDI signals. Timecode and other text data can be superimposed on signals from one of the two interfaces.

• Composite signal output connector

• Selectable video input connectors: The unit is designed to support recording in every type of environment, including reporting by pool coverage teams. The optional CBK-HD01 HD/ SD SDI Input Board or CBK-SC02 Analog Composite Input Board can be installed to

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enable selection of HD SDI/SD SDI or composite signals. SD signals can be

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upconverted and recorded as HD signals.

• Gen-lock input connector: Enables synchronized operation of multiple units, with synchronization possible to either VBS or HDY signals.

• Audio input connectors: Supports AES/EBU signal input, in addition to microphone input, +48 V microphone input, and line input.

• Timecode input and output connectors

• Network connector and i.LINK connector: Enable transfer of MXF-format files.

• USB connector: Enables use of a Windows USB keyboard or mouse. You can also connect a USB flash drive to record proxy data or load planning metadata, or connect the optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi adapter to connect to a wireless LAN network.

Features for improved performance under various shooting conditions

Picture Cache function

The unit can utilize its internal memory to continuously record the current video input, allowing recording to commence a certain time (2 to 30 seconds) in advance of the time when the recording button is pressed, and allowing discs to be exchanged seamlessly without interrupting the recording.

Color temperature filters

Color temperature filters are composed of electronic circuits, allowing smooth and instantaneous switching – an important advantage in ENG (Electronic News Gathering) – and linked operation with ND filters. Dedicated switches are provided to enable rapid switching between color temperature filters, and absolute color temperature settings can be recalled instantly without being effected by white balance settings.

Noise suppression circuits

New noise suppression circuits offer improved performance under difficult evening or nighttime shooting conditions.

Slow shutter function

A maximum of 16 frames can be accumulated using the slow shutter function. In low light levels this allows clear and noiseless video to be shot, and provides a fantasy video effect with ghost images.

Time lapse function (interval recording)

Using this function slow-moving subjects can be shot with the movement compressed in time. This is convenient for many applications, such as monitoring plant growth, or the progress of a construction site.

Freeze Mix function

This allows a still image from previously captured video to be aligned with the current video output from the camera. Thus you can adjust the camera position to get exactly the same framing for new shots. For example, this function makes it easy to frame summer and winter shots of a landscape scene in exactly the same way.

Digital extender function

This magnifies the center section of the video. It utilizes electronic processing, which prevents the decrease in sensitivity (F-drop) that occurs when the lens extender function is used.

Focus magnification function

This magnifies the center section of the viewfinder by a factor of about two. It enables highly precise focus adjustments in HD shooting.

Assignable switches

Frequently used function can be assigned to switches for quick and convenient operation.

Hyper gamma

This enables a wide dynamic range without using the Knee function, by smoothly compressing the high-luminance range.

Supports digital wireless microphone system

The digital wireless microphone system offers high-quality, superior resistance to noise, and simultaneous multi-channel operation. Installation of the DWR-S01D Digital Wireless

Receiver channels.

1) These products are not available in countries where

enables simultaneous recept ion of two

they are prohibited by radio frequency regulations.

3.5-inch color LCD monitor

The 3.5-inch color LCD monitor displays easyto-read audio meters, menus, disc and battery capacity indications, and thumbnails of clips stored on disc.

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Inherits unique features of XDCAM series

The unit inherits the workflow features of the XDCAM series, including thumbnail display and metadata management, and improves them by introducing an improved man-machine interface. Metadata includes new user-settable clip flags (OK/NG/KEEP) in addition to the existing Rec Start essence marks. The new metadata types enable more efficient workflows when clips recorded on this unit are edited on nonlinear editing systems.

Plays clips shot with existing equipment

Clips recorded at system frequencies of 1080/

29.97p, 1080/25p, 720/59.94p or 720/50p on

PDW-700 or other existing XDCAM devices can be transferred to the unit (for example, by inserting a disc containing the clips) and played back, even though the unit does not shoot clips at these frequencies.

Software downloads

When the unit is used with a PC connection, download device drivers, plug-ins, and application software, where applicable, from the Sony Professional products web site.

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Power supply

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a LIGHT switch

Determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT connector (see page 13) is turned on and off. AUT O: When the POWER switch of the video

light is in the on position, the video light is turned on automatically while the camcorder is recording.

MANUAL: You can turn the video light on or off

manually, using its own switch.

Notes

• When this switch is set to AUTO, at the beginning of the recording, the picture is recorded even though the lighting may fluctuate until the video light comes on. If the beginning of the recording is important, you should set this switch to MANUAL.

• To ensure proper operation of the video light, Sony recommends the use of the BP-GL95/L80S Battery Pack with the camcorder.

b POWER switch

Turns the main power supply on and off.

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c DC IN (DC power input) connector

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(XLR type, 4-pin, male)

To operate the camcorder from an AC power supply, connect an optional DC power cord to this terminal and then connect the cord to the DC output terminal of the BC-L70, BC-L160, or another battery charger.

d DC OUT 12V (DC power output)

connector (4-pin, female)

Supplies power for a WRR-860A/861/862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner (not supplied) (maximum 0.5 A). Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF synthesized diversity tuner.

e Battery attachment shoe

Attach a BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Battery Pack. Alternatively, you can attach an ACDN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor to operate the camcorder on AC power supply.

For details about how to attach the battery or AC adaptor, see “Preparing a Power Supply” on page

33. For information about attaching a synthesized tuner, see “Attaching a UHF portable tuner (for a UHF wireless microphone system)” on page 44.

Note

For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the following battery packs: BP-GL95, BP-GL65, BP-L60S, and BPL80S.

Accessory attachments

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a Shoulder strap fitting

Attach the supplied shoulder strap (see page 48).

b Accessory fitting shoe

Attach an optional accessory such as a video light (see page 48).

c Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

lever

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

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d Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of the viewfinder (see page 35).

e Viewfinder fitting shoe

Attach an optional viewfinder.

f VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)

Connect an optional viewfinder.

Consult a Sony representative for information about available viewfinders.

g Lens mount securing rubber

After locking the lens in position using the lens locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the two projections. This fixes the lens mount, preventing it from coming loose.

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h Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

knob (LOCK knob)

Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the viewfinder (see page 35).

i Fitting for microphone holder

Fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder (see page 43).

After locking the lens, be sure to use the lens mount securing rubber to prevent the lens from becoming detached.

r Lens mount cap

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

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j Shoulder pad

Raise the shoulder pad fixing lever to adjust the position in the front-to-rear direction. Adjust the position for maximum convenience when operating the unit on your shoulder.

For details of the adjustment, see “Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position” on page 49.

k LIGHT (video light) connector (2-pin,

female)

A video light with a maximum power consumption of 50 W, such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent can be connected (see page 48).

l Lens cable clamp

Clamp a lens cable.

m MIC IN (microphone input) (+48 V)

connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female)

Connect a stereo microphone to this connector. The power (+48 V) is supplied via this connector.

n LENS connector (12-pin)

Connect a lens cable to this connector.

Note

When connecting the lens cable to this connector, power off this unit first.

o Tripod mount

When using the unit on a tripod, attach the tripod adaptor (optional).

p Lens mount (special bayonet mount)

Attach the lens.

Consult a Sony representative for information about available lenses.

q 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.

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Front

a REC START (recording start) button

Press to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The effect is the same as that of the REC button on the lens.

b SHUTTER selector

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

For details about the shutter speed and shutter mode settings, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” on page 59.

c FILTER selector

Switches between optical filters built into this unit.

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When this selector is used with the menu item for

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filter selection display set to ON (see page 198),

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the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds. It is possible to switch between four ND filters.

FILTER

ND filter

selector setting

1 CLEAR 2

/4 ND (attenuates light to

approximately

/16 ND (attenuates light to

approximately

/64 ND (attenuates light to

approximately

/4)

/16)

/64)

You can change a MAINTENANCE menu setting so that different white balance settings can be stored for different FILTER selector positions. This allows you to automatically obtain optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions in linkage with the filter selection.

For details, see “Adjusting the white balance” on page 55.

d MENU knob

Changes the page selection or a setting within the menu.

For details about how to use the MENU knob, see “Menu Operations” on page 189.

e EARPHONE jack (monaural,

minijack)

You can monitor the E-E

sound during recording and playback sound during playback. When an alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound through the earphone. You can use this with the EARPHONE jack on the rear of the unit at the same time. Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker.

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.

f AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/

black balance adjustment) switch

Activates the automatic white/black balance adjustment functions.

WHT: Adjusts the white balance automatically.

If the WHITE BAL switch (see page 16) is set to A or B, the white balance setting is stored in the corresponding memory. If the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST, the automatic white balance adjustment function does not operate.

BLK: Adjusts the black set and black balance

automatically.

g MIC (microphone) LEVEL control

Adjusts the input level of audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4.

For details, see “Adjusting the Audio Level” on page

64.

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CANCEL/PRST

ON/ SEL

STATUS

OFF

a ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2 switches

You can assign the desired functions to these switches on the ASSIGNABLE SW page of the OPERATION menu. Nothing is assigned to these switches when the camcorder is shippe d from the factory (equivalent to a selection of OFF in the menu).

OFF

ESCAPEON

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For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” on page 204.

b COLOR TEMP. (color temperature)

button

Press to light the button and change the color temperature for shooting. You can use this as an ASSIGN (assignable) switch

(see page 204).

c ALARM (alarm tone volume

adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or optional earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard. However, if the MIN ALARM VOL item on the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to SET, the alarm tone is audible even when this volume control is at the minimum position.

ALARM

Minimum Maximum

d MONITOR (monitor volume

adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning ton e that is output via t he built-in speake r or optional earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard.

e MONITOR (audio monitor selection)

switches

By means of combinations of the two switches, you can select audio that you want to hear through the built-in speaker or optional earphones.

Position of down-side switch: CH-1/2

Position of up-side switch

CH-1/CH-3 Channel 1 audio MIX Channels 1 and 2 mixed

CH-2/CH-4 Channel 2 audio

Audio output

audio (stereo)

Position of down-side switch: CH-3/4

Position of up-side switch

CH-1/CH-3 Channel 3 audio

Audio output

Position of up-side switch

MIX Channels 3 and 4 mixed

CH-2/CH-4 Channel 4 audio

a) By connecting stereo headphones to the EARPHONE

jack on the rear of the unit, you can hear the audio in stereo. (On the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, HEADPHONE OUT must be set to STEREO.)

Audio o ut put

audio (stereo)

f VDR SAVE/STBY (VDR save/standby)

switch

Switches the status of the power supply to the video disc drive (referred to as “VDR”) while recording is stopped (STOP) or paused (REC PAUSE). SAVE: The disc stops rotating and some

functions are disabled. Powe r consumption is lower than when the camcorder is in STBY mode. Battery life is extended.

STBY: Recording to the disc starts immediately

when the REC START button is pressed.

Note

An internal operating sound may be recorded at the start of recording when the VDR SAVE/STBY switch i s set to SAVE.

g GAIN selector

Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions duri ng shooting. The gains corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be selected in the menu. (The factory settings are L=0 dB, M=6 dB, and H=12 dB.) When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

For details, see “Setting gain values for the GAIN selector positions” on page 203.

h OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic

contrast control) switch

Switches the video signal, which is output to the VDR, viewfinder, and video monitor from the camera section, 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.

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1) DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control): Against a very

bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the

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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

i WHITE BAL (white balance memory)

switch

Controls adjustment of the white balance. PRST: Adjust s the color temperature to the preset

value (the factory default setting: 3200K). Use this setting when you have no time to adjust the white balance.

A or B: Recall the white balance adjustment

settings already stored in A or B. Flick the AUTO W/B BAL switch (see page 14) on the WHT side, to automatically adjust the white balance, and save the adjustment settings in memory A or memory B. 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

WHITE SWITCH <B> is set to ATW on the WHITE SETTING page of the

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

1) ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance): The white

balance of the picture being shot is adjusted automatically for varying lighting conditions.

j 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 four 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.

For details, see “Displaying the status confirmation screens” on page 202.

k 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.

OFF: Removes the menu from the viewfinder

screen or the test signal screen.

l 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: Flicking this switch up to this

position displays the message to confirm whether the prev ious settings are cancelled or settings are reset to their initial values, depending on the menu operating condition. Flicking 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 flicked to this position, the page returns to one stage higher in the hierarchy.

m “Memory Stick” compartment

Label

“Memory Stick” Access indicator

Open the cover 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.

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To remove a “Memory Stick”, first press it in to release the lock, then withdraw. The “Memory Stick” access indicator lights in green when a “Memory Stick” is loaded, and lights in red when the “Memory Stick” is being accessed for reading or writing.

For details about “Memory Stick”, see “Handling the “Memory Stick”” on page 214.

n Cover

Right side (near the rear)

8 9 q; qa

EJECT

F REV

m.NX

qs qd qf

F FWD

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP NEXT

1 2

3 4

For details about alarm s, see “Operation Warnings” on page 246.

b LCD monitor

Displays camera video, VDR-related warnings, remaining battery capacity, remaining disc capacity, audio levels, time data, and so on.

For details, see “Status Display on the LCD monitor and monochrome LCD” on page 19.

c WARNING indicator

Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs in the VDR section.

For details about the meaning of the states of the WARNING indicator, see “Operation Warnings” on page 246.

d ACCESS indicator

This lights when data is written to or read from the disc.

e Protection cover of the audio control

section

Open to access the audio control section (see page

22).

f Protection cover of the GUI screen

operations section

Open to access the GUI screen operations section (see page 22).

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5 6 7

qg qh qj qk ql

BRIGHTDISPLAYRESETHOLDDISP SEL

COUNTER TC U-BITEXPAND CHAPTER RETURN

a 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. If you connect earphones to the EARPHONE jack, the speaker output is suppressed automatically.

g Monochrome LCD

This shows the remaining battery capacity, remaining disc capacity, time data, and so on.

For details, see “Status Display on the LCD monitor and monochrome LCD” on page 19.

h EJECT button and indicator

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

i F REV (fast reverse) button and

indicator

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

j PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator

Press this button to view play back video images using the viewfinder screen or the LCD monitor. The indicator lights during playback.

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Press this button again during playback to pause, outputting a still image. At this time the indicator

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flashes. This unit is equipped with an image search function at approximately four times normal playback speed, for easy checking of recorded material. To use the image search function at approximately four times normal playback speed, press the F REV button or F FWD button during playback. At this time the PLAY indicator and F REV or F FWD indicator light.

k F FWD (fast forward) button and

indicator

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

l PREV button

This jumps to the first frame of the current clip. During the jump, the F REV indicator flashes. If you press this together with the F REV button, the jump is to the first frame of the first recorded clip on the disc.

m STOP button

Press this button to stop disc playback.

n NEXT button

This jumps to the first frame of the next clip. During the jump, the F FWD indicator flashes. If you press this together with the F FWD button, the jump is to the last frame of the last recorded clip on the disc.

o DISP SEL (display selection) /EXPAND

(expand function) button

With each press of this button, the display in the LCD monitor changes as follows.

Display indication Meaning

Video with superimposed information (CHAR)

Video without superimposed information (MONI)

Status display (STATUS)

The LCD monitor displays the same text information as the viewfinder.

The video only appears.

Counter indications, warnings, audio levels, and similar information appear. No video image appears.

If you press this button when the thumbnail screen is displayed, the duration of the selected clip is divided into 12, and the first frame of each of the divisions is shown in a further thumbnail display (expand function). Each time you press this button, the division is repeated (to a maximum of three times, with 1,728 divisions). Hold down the SHIFT button and press this button to step back through the division process.

For details of the expand function, see page 111.

p HOLD (display hold)/CHAPTER

(chapter function) button

Pressing this button instan tly freezes the time data displayed in the counter display section. (The timecode 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.

For details of the counter display, see page 20.

If you press this button when the clip thumbnail screen is displayed, those frames on which shot marks are recorded appear in a list (chapter function). Press the button once more to return to the normal thumbnail display. By displaying thumbnails with shot marks attached in place of index frames, you can check the contents of clips more easily and more quickly. This is also useful for cueing up long clips.

For details of the chapter function, see page 112

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q RESET/RETURN button

Resets the value shown in the time counter display. According to the settings of the PRESET/ REGEN/CLOCK switch (see page 22) and the FRUN/SET/R-RUN switch (see page 22), this button resets the display as follows.

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Settings of switches To re set

2134 5

DISPLAY switch:

Counter to 0:00:00:00

COUNTER DISPLAY switch:

Timecode to 00:00:00:00

PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch:

PRESET

F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET DISPLAY switch:

U-BIT

PRESET/REGEN/

User bits data 00

CLOCK switch: PRESET

F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET

a) Of the timecode bits for every frame recorded on the

disc, those bits which can be used to record useful information for the user such as scene number, shooting place, etc.

For details, see “Setting the Time Data” on page 67.

This button returns to the previous screen when pressed during thumbnail display.

For details, see “GUI screen operations” on page

109.

r DISPLAY switch

This cycles the data displayed in the counter display through the sequence COUNTER, TC, and U-BIT. COUNTER: Display the elapsed recording/

playback time (hours, minutes, seconds,

frames).

TC: Display timecode. U-BIT: Display user bit data.

For details, see “Status Display on the LCD monitor and monochrome LCD” on page 19.

to 00 00 00

Setting LCD monitor

backlight

H High (select this to view

Monochrome LCD backlight

Lit the LCD monitor outdoors in the daytime)

M Brightness between H

Lit and L

L Low (select this to view

Lit the LCD monitor indoors or outdoors at night)

OFF Off (the display is also

Off off)

Status Display on the LCD monitor and monochrome LCD

The following display appears on the LCD monitor display which is set to STATUS with the DISP SEL/EXPAND button, and on the monochrome LCD.

OVER

422

HD 1080

DISC E B

BATT E F

59.9i 24bit

PB NDF EXT-LK21HOLD

.....

23 45 15

MIN SEC FRM

WARNING:HUMID

PEAK

LCD monitor

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s BRIGHT (brightness) button

Switches the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight, and turns the backlight of the monochrome LCD on and off. Each press of the button selects the next setting in the order shown in the following table.

Monochrome LCD

a Resolution

Indicates the resolution of HD output video. The unit has a fixed 1080 (1920 horizontal × 1080 vertical) resolution.

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b Video format

Indicates the format of video being currently

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played back or recorded.

Indication Format Bit rate

HD422 50 MPEG HD422 50 Mbps HD420 HQ/SP/

IMX 50/40/30

DVCAM

a) LP is playback only.

MPEG HD420 35/25/18 Mbps

MPEG IMX 50/40/30 Mbps

DVCAM 25 Mbps

c System frequency

Indicates the system frequency of video being currently played back or recorded.

If NTSC AREA is selected

Indication Field or frame

rate

59.9i 59.94 fields per second

If PAL AREA is selected

Indication Field or frame

rate

50i 50 fields per

second

1) Selected by COUNTRY setting on the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu (see page 154).

Note

There may be no indication displayed when this unit cannot identify the system frequency, for example, when playing back a disc recorded with other equipment.

Scan mode

Interlace

Scan mode

Interlace

d Audio format

Indicates the format of audio being currently played back or recorded.

Indication Quantization bit rate/sampling

24bit 24 bits/48 kHz 16bit 16 bits/48 kHz

frequency

EXT-LK: Appears when the internal timecode

generator is locked to an external signal input to the TC IN (timecode input) connector.

HOLD: Appears when the internal timecode

generator is stopped.

g Time counter display

Switches displays of time counter, timecode, and user bits, depending on the position of the DISPLAY switch. When the HOLD/CHAPTER button is pressed to hold the timecode value, the timecode is displayed in the format shown below. When the HOLD/CHAPTER button is pressed again to release the hold, the timecode is displayed in the normal format.

Lights when the HOLD/CHAPTER button is pressed.

h Warning indicator area

Displays warnings when trouble with recording or moisture condensation occurs.

For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 246.

Also, when it is possible to set clip names by using planning metadata (see page 93), displays as clip information the title contained in the planning metadata that has been loaded into this unit. (The display format follows the setting of Planning Clip Name in Clip Info. Area in th e Disc Menu.) The following characters can be displayed.

• Digits: 0 to 9

• Alphabetic characters: a to z, A to Z

• Th e following symbo ls: !, ", #, $, %, &, ', (, ), *, +, , (comma), -, . (period), /, : (colon), ; (semicolon), <, =, >, ?, @, [, ], ^, _, {, |, }, ~

•Space

e Audio level indicators

Indicates the audio recording or playback levels of channels 1 to 4.

f Status display

PB: Appears during playback. NDF: Appears when non-drop-frame timecode is

selected.

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i Remaining disc capacity indicator

Indication Remaining recording time

DISC E [x x x x x x x] B More than 30 minutes DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 25 to 30 minutes DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 20 to 25 minutes DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 15 to 20 minutes DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 10 to 15 minutes DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 5 to 10 minutes DISC E [x x x x x DISC E [x x x x x x x] B (flashing) 0 to 2 minutes DISC E [x x x x x x x] B (flashing) 0 minutes

x x] B 2 to 5 minutes

j Remaining battery capacity indicator

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Indication Battery voltage

BP-L90A/L60S/L80S

BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 15.5 V or more 17.0 V or more BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 15.1 to 15.5 V 16.0 to 17.0 V BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 14.6 to 15.1 V 15.0 to 16.0 V BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 13.8 to 14.6 V 14.0 to 15.0 V BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 12.9 to 13.8 V 13.0 to 14.0 V BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 12.0 to 12.9 V 12.0 to 13.0 V BATT E [ x x x x x BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 10.8 V or less 11.0 V or less

a) You can change the threshold voltages on the

BATTERY 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu (see page 168).

Indication Battery voltage

BATT E [ x x x x x x x] F 80 to 100% BATT E [ x x x x x x x] 70% BATT E [ x x x x x x x] 60% BATT E [ x x x x x x x] 50% BATT E [ x x x x x x x] 40% BATT E [ x x x x x x x] 30% BATT E [ x x x x BATT E [ x x x x x x x] 10% BATT E [ x x x x x x x]0%

x x] F 10.8 to 12.0 V 11.0 to 12.0 V

BP-GL95/GL65/IL75/M100, Anton Bauer Battery System

x x x] 20%

Other batteries

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section

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THUMBNAIL

ESSENCE

MARK

SUB CLIP

DISC MENU

SET

S.SEL

SHIFT

7 8 9 0 qa qs

a THUMBNAIL indicator

This lights when thumbnails are displayed.

b THUMBNAIL/ESSENCE MARK

button

Press this button to carry out a thumbnail search or create a clip list (see page 111). When pressed, the whole-screen display changes to a thumbnail display. Press once more to return to the whole-screen display. For a thumbnail search using essence marks, hold down the SHIFT button and press this button (see page 112).

c SET/S.SEL (set/scene selection) button

and arrow buttons

Use these buttons to make timecode and user bit settings, and for GUI screen operations. The arrow buttons select items and change values, and the SET/S.SEL button confirms settings. Pressing this button with thumbnails displayed and the SHIFT button held down adds a sub clip to the current clip list (scene selection).

See page 109 for more informa tion about GUI screen operations.

See page 121 for more information about scene selection.

d MENU button

Displays a special menu for operations in GUI screens (see page 105). When the whole-screen is displayed, pressing this button has no effect, and the operation is invalid.

010010

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

CH-1

PRESET

REGEN CLOCK

LEVEL

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO IN

FRONT REAR

WIRELESS

e F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/

recording run) switch

Selects the operating mode of the internal timecode generator. The operating mode is set as explained below, depending on the position of the switch. F-RUN: Timecode keeps advancing, regardless

CH-3

F R W

CH-2

CH-4

F R W

of the operating state of the VDR. Use this setting when synchronizing the timecode with an external timecode.

SET: Sets the timecode or user bits. R-RUN: Timecode advances only during

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

For details, see “Setting the timecode” on page 67 and “Setting the user bits” on page 67.

f LEVEL CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel 1/2

recording level) knobs

Adjusts the audio levels to be recorded on channels 1 and 2 when the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH-2 switches are set to MANUAL.

g SUB CLIP indicator

This lights when using a clip list for playback.

h SUB CLIP/DISC MENU 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. To display the Disc Menu which allows you to carry out operations such as saving, recalling, or deleting a clip list, hold down the SHIFT button and press this button.

i SHIFT button

Use this in combination with other buttons.

j PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/

CLOCK switch

Selects whether to set a new timecode or to utilize the existing timecode.

PRESET: Records a new timecode. REGEN: Records timecode continuous with the

existing timecode recorded on the disc. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in RRUN mode.

CLOCK: Records timecode synchronized to the

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

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k AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 (audio

channel 1/2 adjustment method selection) switches

Select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2.

AUTO : Automatic adjustment MANUAL: Manual adjustment

Left side and upper section

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l AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4

(audio channel 1/2/3/4 input selection) switches

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches

Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2. FRONT: Audio input signals from the

microphone connected to the MIC IN connector

REAR: Audio input signals from an audio device

connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors

WIRELESS: Audio input signals from the UHF

portable tuner (not supplied) if it is installed

AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4 switches

Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 3 and 4. F (FRONT): Audio input signals from a

microphone connected to the MIC IN connector

R (REAR): Audio input signals from an audio

device connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/ CH2 connectors

W (WIRELESS): Audio input signals from the

UHF portable tuner (not supplied) if it is installed

345

GENLOCK

SDI IN

(OPTION)

TEST OUT

OUT

TC IN

a ASSIGNABLE 3/4 switches

You can assign the desired functions to these switches on the ASSIGNABLE page of the OPERATION menu. Nothing is assigned to these switches when the camcorder is shippe d from the factory (equivalent to a selection of OFF in the menu).

For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” on page 204.

b Lid of the disc compartment

This opens when the EJECT button on the top panel is pressed. Press the side of the lid to close.

c SDI IN (OPTION) connector (BNC

type)

This is an input connector for the optional CBKHD01 HD/SD SDI Input Board. When the CBKHD01 is installed, the unit can record HD-SDI or SD-SDI signals that are input to this connector.

d GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input)

connector (BNC type)

• This connector inputs a reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when timecode is to be synchronized with external equipment.

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Use the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock

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H-phase (phase of horizontal sync signal). Available reference signals vary depending on the current system frequency as shown in the following table.

System frequency Available reference

signals

1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i, 525/59.94i 1080/50i 1080/50i, 625/50i

• This connector also inputs a return video signal. You can display the HD-Y (1080i) signal in the viewfinder screen whi le holding the RE T button down with RETURN VIDEO set to ON on the ASSIGNABLE SW page of the OPERATION menu.

• Input an external video signal. When the optional CBK-SC02 Analog Composite Input Board is installed, the unit can record analog composite video signals that are input to this connector.

e TC IN (timecode input) connector

(BNC type)

To apply an external lock to the timecode of this unit, input the reference timecode.

For details of timecode, see “Setting the timecode” on page 67.

f TEST OUT connector (BNC type)

This connector outputs the video signal for a video monitor. The output signal can be selected from composite video, HD-Y, R/G/B, and a composite video signal like that displayed in the LCD status monitor. To switch outpu t signals, use the TEST OUT SELECT item on the OUTPUT 1 page of the OPERATION menu. If the output signal is set to one of R, G, or B, then this setting changes to HD-Y when the camcorder is powered off and on again. Depending on menu settings, menus, timecode, and shot data can be superimposed on the image on the monitor. This connector can also be used to synchronize the timecode of an external VTR with the timecode of the camcorder.

Rear

3 4

567

AUDIO IN

AES/EBU

LINE MIC

LINE

MIC

48V

DC OUT

12V

0.5A

SUPER

CH1

1/2

SDI OUT

89 0 qa qs qd

a TALLY (back tally) indicator (red)

Lights up during recording. It will not light if the TALLY switch is set to OFF. This indicator also flashes to indicate warnings (see page 17) in the same manner as the REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder.

For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 246.

b TALLY switch

Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator function.

c USB connector

This is a USB 2.0 connector. Connect one of the following devices, depending on what you want to do.

OFF

AUDIO OUT

CH2

3/4

g TC OUT (timecode output) connector

(BNC type)

To lock the timecode of an external VTR to the timecode of this unit, connect this connector to the external VTR’s timecode input connector.

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Device Enables

Windows USB keyboard or mouse

USB flash drive Recording of proxy data (see

Optional CBKWA 0 1 Wi - F i adapter

Text input wth the on-screen software keyboard (see page

117)

page 97)

Loading of planning metadata

(see page 129)

Making wireless LAN connections (see page 208)

Before using this connector, you must set ETHERNET/USB on the POWER SAVE page of the OPERATION menu to “ENABL” (see page

207).

d (network) connector (RJ-45 type)

This is a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector for network connection. Before using this connector, you must set ETHERNET/USB on the POWER SAVE page of the OPERATION menu to “ENABL” (see page

207).

CAUTION

For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this port. When you connect the network cable of the unit to peripheral device, use a Category 6 (or higher) cable to prevent malfunction due to radiation noise.

e EARPHONE jack (stereo, minijack)

You can monitor the E-E sound during recording and playback sound during playback. When an alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound through the earphone. You can use this with the EARPHONE jack on the front of the unit at the same time. Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker. You can select monaural or stereo on the AUDIO1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

f 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/OFF switch is set to +48V, if you inadvertently connect any audio device other than a microphone to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors, the device may be damaged.

g +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

h REMOTE connector (8-pin)

Connect an RM-B170/B750 remote control unit, which makes it possible to control the camcorder remotely.

Note

Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the camcorder POWER switch.

i SDI OUT 1 connector (BNC type)

Outputs an HDSDI or SDSDI signal (with embedded audio). To switch between HDSDI and SDSDI output, use the SDI OUT 1 SELECT item on the OUTPUT 1 page of the OPERATION menu.

j SDI OUT 2 connector (BNC type)

Outputs an HDSDI or SDSDI signal (with embedded audio). To switch between HDSDI and SDSDI output, use the SDI OUT 2 SELECT item on the OUTPUT 1 page of the OPERATION menu. Setting menus, timecode, or shot data can be superimposed on the camera output video depending on the menu settings, and you can view them on the monitor screen.

k 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 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.

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l AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5-

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pin, male)

Outputs the audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4. The audio signals are selected by the MONITOR switch.

a Plug

Connect to the VF connector on the camcorder.

b Stopper

Prevents the viewfinder from coming off the camcorder when it is slid from side to side.

m (i.LINK) S400 connector (6-pin,

IEEE1394 compliant)

Use an i.LINK cable (DV cable) to connect the camcorder to a computer for File Access Mode file operations.

For details, see “File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)” on page 229).

Note

When you connect the camcorder and other equipment, such as a hard disk drive, with an i.LINK interface to a computer with i.LINK connectors, turn off the power of the computer, the other equipment, and the camcorder before connecting them using the i.LINK cable (DV cable). If a bus-powered type equipment is connected while the computer is powered on, electric current flows into the camcorder because of the high voltage caused by the load shift of the computer power, and this may cause a malfunction.

1) Equipment that can be powered through i.LINK cable

(DV cable)

hard disk drive or similar

HDVF-20A viewfinder (optional)

qf qg

PEAKING CONTRAST BRIGHT

DISPLAY

ZEBRA

OFF

MOMENT

ASPECT

TALLY

HIGH

OFF LOW

2 3 4 5

7 8 9

0 qa

c Camera operator tally indicator

Lights up while camcorder is recording. This indicator can be covered when not in use. This indica tor also flashes to indi cate warnings, in the same manner as the tally indicator and the REC indicator in the viewfinder.

d Eyecup

e Indicators and status display

For details, see “Status display on the viewfinder screen” on page 27.

f Diopter adjustment ring

Allows for optimal focus adjustment.

g Tally indicator

Lights up while camcorder is recording. Set the TALLY switch to OFF when not in use. The brightness can also be adjusted with the TALLY switch. This indica tor also flashes to indi cate warnings, in the same manner as the camera operator tally indicator and the REC indicator in the viewfinder.

h PEAKING control

Turning this control clockwise adjusts the picture sharpness, and makes focusing easier. This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder.

i CONTRAST control

Adjusts the contrast of the screen. This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder.

j BRIGHT control

Adjusts the brightness of the screen. This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder.

k TALLY switch

Controls the tally indicator located on the front of the viewfinder. HIGH: The tally indicator brightness is set to

high.

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OFF: The tally indicator is disabled.

LOW: The tally indicator brightness is set to low.

l ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

Controls the zebra pattern display on the viewfinder screen as follows.

ON: A zebra pattern appears and stays. OFF: The zebra pattern disappears. MOMENT: A zebra pattern appears and stays for

about five seconds.

TALLY/REC

BATT

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m DISPLAY/ASPECT switch

Turns the marker indication on and off, and switches between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for viewfinder screen display. D IS PL AY: When the marker indication is

enabled with the camcorder, the marker indication on the viewfinder screen turns on and off every time you push the switch up to this position.

ASPECT: Each push of the switch down to this

position toggles the mask display on and off. (Make mask display settings on the MARKER 1 page of the OPERATION menu (see page 151).)

n Viewfinder cable

o Microphone holder

Status display on the viewfinder screen

Indicators

The following indicators are arranged above and below the viewfinder screen to show the current state and adjustments of the camcorder.

VTR

SAVE

a TALLY (green tally) indicator

Lights when the camcorder is the following states.

• Picture Cache mode enabled

• Disc Exchange Cache mode enabled

• Recording with HDSDI REMOTE I/F on the CAM CONFIG 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu set to G-TLY

Flashes when the camcorder is the following states.

• Set to Auto Interval Rec mode or the consecutive mode of Manual Interval Rec mode (1 flash per second)

• Recording in Auto Interval Rec mode or recording in the consecutive mode of Manual Interval Rec mode (4 flashes per second)

• Set to the single-shot mode of Manual Interval Rec mode, or recording in that mode (2 flashes per second)

b BATT (battery) indicator

This indicator starts flashing when the battery connected to the camcorder is nearly exhausted, and stays lit when the battery is completely exhausted. To prevent interruption during operation, replace the battery as soon as this indicator starts flashing.

The battery power level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set on the BATTERY 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. For details, see page 167.

c REC (recording, red tally) indicator

Lights up while camcorder is recording. This indica tor also flashes to indi cate warnings, in the same manner as the tally indicator and the camera operator tally indicator.

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d Viewfinder screen

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e VTR SAVE indicator

This indicator lights when the VDR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE, putting the VDR into power save mode.

f ! (warning) indicator

This indicator lights when any of the following conditions occurs with the corresponding item set to ON on the ‘!’ LED page of the OPERATION menu.

• The gain is set to other than 0 dB.

• The SHUTTER selector is not set to the standard setting (OFF).

• The WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.

• ATW is enabled.

• The lens extender is used.

• The FILTER selector is set to other than ND:1.

• The reference value of auto iris adjustment is not the standard value.

Layout of the status display on the viewfinder screen

The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating status, a center marker, a safety zone marker, etc. When the menu screen is not displayed and the DISPLAY of the DISPLAY/ASPECT switch is set to on, the items for which an ON setting was made on the VF DISP 1, VF DISP 2, or VF DISP 3 page of the OPERATION menu or with related switches are displayed at the top and bottom of the screen. The messages that give details of the settings and adjustment progress and results can also be made to appear for about three seconds while settings are being changed, during adjustment, and after adjustment.

For details about the display item selection, see “Selecting the display items” on page 197.

For details about setting change and adjustment progress messages, see “Change confirmation/ adjustment progress messages” on page 198.

For details about marker display, see “Setting the marker display” on page 199.

All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown below.

Top of viewfinder screen

12 3 4 5 6 7 8

EX Z W

99 1 2

HD422 50 E0001:001/004 DC IN

13.9

K+ CONT FAN

WHITE:NG LEVEL TOO HIGH EXT REC2 TCG 01:23:45:15 HDSDI 5600

LOW LIGHT

18 35 30dB 1/ 2000

W:A

1 -

1 2

125

13.4

35-30

F1.7

a Color temperature

Displays a color temperature calculated from the gain of R and B, in the range 0.0 K to 99.9 K (in steps of 0.1 K). The +/– signs may be displayed depending on the OFFSET WHT setting (see page 211).

No display: OFFSET WHT is OFF +: The value of OFFSET WHT is greater than

3200K.

–: The value of OFFSET WHT is less than

3200K.

b Video format

Indicates the format of video being currently played back or recorded (see page 52). The video aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) can also be displayed when the recording format is set to IMX 50, IMX 40, IMX 30, or DVCAM.

c Extender

Displays the extender settings of this unit and the lens.

EX: The lens extender is on. 08: The lens shrinker is on. x*D: This unit’s extender function is on (where *

is 2 to 4, depending on the selected magnification).

Ex*D: The lens extender and the digital extender

function of this unit are both on (where * is 2 to 4, depending on the selected magnification).

d Zoom position

Indicates the zoom position of the zoom lens in the range from 0 to 99.

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e Clip information

During shooting, displays information about the clip being recorded or the clip to be recorded next. During playback, displays information about the playback clip. The information that appears depends on the setting of DISP CLIP NAME on the VF DISP 3 page of the OPERATION menu. You can also set DISP CLIP NO(PB) on the VF DISP 2 page of the OPERATION menu to “ON” to display the clip number and total number of clips during playback. When DISP CLIP NAME is set to “PLAN”:

During shooting, when Planning Clip Name Display in the Disc Menu is set to “Enable”, this area displays the title specified in the currently loaded planning metadata. (The display format follows the setting of “Planning Clip Name in Clip Info. Area” in the Disc Menu.)

When DISP CLIP NAME is set to “AUTO”:

During shooting, this area displays one of the following, depending on the setting of AUTO NAMING on the FILE NAMING page of the OPERATION menu.

• “C****” or “TITLE”: The clip name (standard name, user-specified name, or title) specified by “Display Title” in the Disc Menu

• “PLAN”: During shooting, when Planning Clip Name Display in the Disc Menu is set to “Enable”, the title specified in the currently loaded planning metadata. (The display format follows the setting of “Planning Clip Name in Clip Info. Area” in the Disc Menu.)

During playback, this area displays the clip name (standard name, user-specified name, or title) specified by “Display Title” in the Disc Menu.

The following characters can be displayed in this area.

• Digits: 0 to 9

• Alphabetic characters: a to z, A to Z

• The following symbo ls: !, ", #, $, %, &, ', ( , ), *, +, , (comma), -, . (period), /, : (colon), ; (semicolon), <, =, >, ?, @, [, ], ^, _, {, |, }, ~

•Space

f Wireless microphone reception level

When a UHF portable tuner is installed in the camcorder, “W” appears together with foursegment reception level indicators for each of the channels (1 or 2 channels) that can be used by the tuner. The indications are as follows. Normal use: The number of white segments

indicates the strength of the signal level.

Muted: The number of gray segments indicates

the strength of the signal level.

Reception level over peak: “P” is displayed

instead of the indicators.

Tuner battery is low: The channel number and

indicator of the corresponding channel

flash.

1) DWR-S01D only

g Power source voltage/battery

remaining capacity

When the unit is powered from a battery pack, indicates the remaining capacity of the power source voltage. When the unit is powered from a battery connected to the DC IN connector or AC adaptor attached to the battery attachment shoe, indicates the power source voltage.

h External battery

Appears if the power is supplied from an AC adaptor connected to the DC IN connector.

i Clip Continuous Rec function

Appears when the Clip Continuous Rec function (see page 87) is enabled. CONT (lit): Continuous recording to extend the

previous clip is possible.

CONT (flashing): A new clip will be created and

recorded.

j Cooling fan control mode

This appears when FAN CONTROL on the CAM CONFIG 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to “R.MIN” or “MIN”. FAN (lit): The cooling fan is operating at low

speed.

FAN (flashing): The cooling fan is operating at

low speed, but the temp erature inside the unit has risen to a level just below the level at which an alarm occurs.

Note

If you do nothing while the FAN display is flashing, the unit will attempt to lower the internal temperature by operating the fan at high speed. When the FAN display

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begins to flash, you should stop shooting and other operations and wait until the internal temperature drops,

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and then restart operations.

k Memory symbol and remaining

memory capacity, or wireless LAN connection status

When a USB flash drive is connected to the enabled USB connector, a memory symbol appears indicating the mount status of the USB flash drive and its remaining capacity.

Memory symbol and remaining capacity display

Icon Remaining

Description capacity display

Lit Proxy data recording is

enabled, and there is at least 5

minute of remaining capacity. Flashing Proxy data recording is

enabled, but there is less than

5 minute of remaining

capacity. Out Proxy data recording is

disabled. INH The USB flash drive is write

protected.

Out The USB flash drive could not

be mounted.

a) Use a USB flash drive with enough free capacity

remaining. b) Enable the proxy data recording function. c) Clear the write protection on the USB flash drive. d) Format or exchange the USB flash drive.

When Wi-Fi on the POWER SAVE page of the OPERATION menu is set to “ENABL”, the wireless LAN connection status is displayed in this area, as follows.

Not connected, or connection destination

unknown: An “×” lights. Connecting: Four gray segments flash. Connection completed (signal strength 0): One

gray segment lights. Connection completed (signal strength 1 to 4):

White segments light. The number of white

segments (1 to 4) indicates the reception

signal level (1 to 4).

Bottom of viewfinder screen

123

EX Z W

99 1 2

HD422 50 E0001:001/004 DC IN

13.9

K+ CONT FAN

WHITE:NG LEVEL TOO HIGH EXT REC2 TCG 01:23:45:15 HDSDI 5600

LOW LIGHT

W:A

1 -

1 2

4567890 qa qf

qdqs

125

13.4

35-30

F1.718 35 30dB 1/ 2000

a External device control and single clip

playback

REC2: Appears when HDSDI REMOTE I/F in

the CAM CONFIG 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to “CHARA”, and this unit is controlling recording by an external device connected to the SDI OUT 1/2 connectors (HDSDI output).

SNGL: Appears when SINGLE CLIP MODE in

the CAM CONFIG 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to “ON”, and the unit is searching or playing a clip (see page 77).

1) SDI OUT 1 SELECT or SDI OUT 2 SELECT on the OUTPUT 1 page of the OPERATION menu must be set to HDSDI.

b Setting change and adjustment

progress message display area

For details, see “Change confirmation/adjustment progress messages” on page 198.

c External input status and aberration

correction function

EXT HDSDI/SDSDI/VBS: When the REC

VIDEO SOURCE item on the SOURCE SEL page of the OPERATION menu has been set to EXT, then “EXT” and the signal type (HDSDI, SDSDI, or VBS) flashes when a valid signal is input to this unit.

For details, see “Re cording video from external devices” on page 95.

ALAC: Appears when ALAC in the CAM

CONFIG 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to “AUTO” (see page 176).

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d Electric color temperature filter/Scene

file number

The electric color temperature filter display appears when the CC 5600K function is set to ON. When DISP SCENE FILE on the VF DISP 3 page of the OPERATION menu is set to “ON”, the number of the currently loaded scene file (“S 1” to “S5”) appears instead of the filter display.

e Filter

Indicates the currently selected filter type (see page 13).

When the function that switches between electrical CC filters has been assigned to an ASSIGN switch (see page 57), and when a remote control unit has been connected, the electrical CC filter position (A, B, C, or D) appears to the right side of the ND filter display (1 to 4).

f White balance memory

Indicates the currently selected white balance automatic adjustment memory. A: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set

to A.

B: Displayed whe n the WHITE BAL switch is set

to B.

P: Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set

to PRST or when the preset button on an RMB170 has been pushed.

T: Displayed when ATW is being used. 3200: Displayed when the COLOR TEMP SW

3200K function is set to ON.

4300: Displayed when the COLOR TEMP SW

4300K function is set to ON.

5600: Displayed when the COLOR TEMP SW

5600K function is set to ON.

6300: Displayed when the COLOR TEMP SW

6300K function is set to ON.

i Shutter speed

Indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode. However, if the SHUTTER selector (see page 13) is set to OFF, nothing is displayed.

For details of the displayed shutter speed, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” on page 59.

j Operation/alarm message display area

For details, see “Operation/alarm messages” on page 249.

k Audio level

Indicates the level of audio channel 1 and channel

2. The peak indication of the VDR level meter is

related as follows to the audio level.

1 2

-52 -28 -20 -12 -8 (dB)

1 Audio channel 1 level indicator 2 Audio channel 2 level indicator 3 VDR level meter indicator

The segment colors change from gray to white at or above the AU REF LEVEL set on the AUDIO2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. This setting does not affect the relationship between the number of lit segments and the audio levels. The example in the above figure shows the colors when AU REF LEVEL is set to –20 dB.

l Remaining disc capacity

Indicates the remaining recording time (in minutes) of the disc.

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g Timecode

Indicates the elapsed recording/playback time, timecode, user bits or other information selected by the DISPLAY switch (see page 19).

h Gain value

Indicates the gain value (in dB) of the video amplifier, as set by the GAIN selector.

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Examples of remain ing recording time indication

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Indication Remaining recording

. . .

110 < 120 to 110 minutes 100 < 110 to 100 minutes 90 < 100 to 90 minutes 90 - 85 90 to 85 minutes 85 - 80 85 to 80 minutes .

. .

20 - 15 20 to 15 minutes 15 - 10 15 to 10 minutes 10 - 5 10 to 5 minutes 5MIN (flash) 5 minutes 4MIN (flash) 4 minutes 3MIN (flash) 3 minutes 2MIN (flash) 2 minutes 1MIN (flash) 1 minute 0MIN (flash) 0 minutes

Note

During shooting in special modes such as Interval Rec, the indicated remaining disc time may differ from the time which can be actually shot and recorded.

time

. . .

m Remaining clips display

Displays the remaining number of clips that can be recorded. The display flashes once per second when the number of remaining clips is less than

10.

n Iris setting/auto iris override

Indicates the F value (iris setting) of the lens. Auto iris override is shown by an indicator made up of two segments each on the upper and lower sides.

For details, see “Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment” on page 62.

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Chapter2 Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply

For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below.

• BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack

• AC power using the AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor

Using a battery pack

When a BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for the time shown below.

Model name Operating time

BP-GL95 Approx. 120 minutes BP-GL65 Approx. 75 minutes BP-L60S Approx. 75 minutes BP-L80S Approx. 100 minutes

WARNING

Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Note

The battery pack operating time depends on the frequency of use of the battery pack, and the ambient temperature when used.

To attach the battery pack

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1 Press the battery pack against the back

of the camcorder, aligning the line on the side of the battery pack with the matching line on the camcorder.

1 BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S 2 Align these lines.

2 Slide the battery pack down until its

“LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder.

Before use, charge the battery pack with a charger suitable for each battery.

For details on the battery charging procedure, refer to the battery charger operation manual.

Note on using the battery pack

A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged.

1 “LOCK” arrow 2 Matching line on the camcorder

Note

If the battery pack is not attached correctly, the terminal may be damaged.

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To detach the battery pack

Holding the release button in, pull the battery pack up.

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Release button

Notes

• During recording and playback (while the ACCESS indicator is lit), be careful never to remove the battery pack.

• Make sure to power the camcorder off before replacing the battery pack.

Using AC power

When using the AC-DN10 AC Adaptor

Mount an AC-DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply. The AC-DN10 can supply up to 100 W of power.

To an AC outlet

CAUTION

When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire.

Note

The viewfinder is supplied separately.

Attaching the HDVF-20A/C35W

Note

When attaching the viewfinder, make notes of the following points.

• Be sure to the power off the camcorder before coupling the viewfinder connector to the camcorder’s VF connector. If you make this connection when the camcorder power is on, the viewfinder may not function properly.

• Couple the viewfinder connector firmly to the camcorder’s VF connector. If the coupling is loose, noise may appear on the video or the tally light may not operate properly.

For more information about the connection of the viewfinder and camcorder, contact a Sony service representative.

1 1 Loosen the viewfinder left-to-right

positioning ring, 2 attach the viewfinder to the viewfinder fitting shoe, and 3 tighten the viewfinder leftto-right positioning ring.

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Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

Stopper

Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

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Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob

2 Couple the viewfinder connector to the

VF connector.

VF connector

Detaching the viewfinder

You can carry out this by following the attaching procedure in reverse order, but there is an additional action to take: when detaching the viewfinder from the fitting shoe, pull up the stopper.

Adjusting the viewfinder position

To adjust the viewfinder left-right position, loosen the left-right positioni ng ring, and to adjust the front-back position, loosen the front-to-back positioning knob.

Moving the viewfinder shoe up

1 Loosen the front-to-back viewfinder

positioning levers and the front-to-back viewfinder positioning knobs, and then pull the viewfinder slide assembly forward.

2 Using a 2.5 mm diameter hexagonal

wrench, detach the viewfinder slide assembly and handle front cover.

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Handle front cover

Viewfinder slide assembly

Bolt with hexagonal hole

Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket

By fitting a BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (not supplied), you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder.

3 Attach the handle front cover with the

bottom edge up.

To attach the viewfinder at the top

To attach the viewfinder at the bottom (factory default)

4 Attach the viewfinder slide assembly,

reversing the steps of the removal procedure.

1 Carry out steps 1 and 2 of the previous

section “Moving the viewfinder shoe up” to detach the viewfinder slide assembly.

2 Attach the BKW-401 with the supplied

bolts.

Bolts supplied with the BKW-401

3 Adjust the front-to-back position so

that the arm of the BKW-401 does not touch the handle when it is raised.

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Adjust position so that arm

does not touch handle

Detaching the eyepiece

Removing the eyepiece gives a clearer view of the screen from further away. It is also easy to remove dust from the viewfinder screen and mirror when the eyepiece is detached.

1 Turn the eyepiece locking ring fully

counterclockwise, to align the red marks on the locking ring and the viewfinder barrel.

To reattaching the eyepiece

1 Align the red marks on the eyepiece

locking ring and the viewfinder barrel.

2 Align the red mark on the end of the

eyepiece end with the red marks on the eyepiece locking ring and the viewfinder barrel. Then insert the eyepiece into the viewfinder barrel.

3 Turn the eyepiece locking ring

clockwise until its “LOCK” arrow points at the red mark on the viewfind er barrel.

When the eyecup is worn out, replace it with a new one.

For details of a replacement eyecup, contact a Sony service representative.

Adjusting the viewfinder focus and screen

To adjust the viewfinder focus

Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest.

Diopter adjustment ring

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1 Locking ring 2 Locking ring match mark 3 Match mark on the viewfinder barrel

2 Detach the eyepiece.

Match mark on end of eyepiece

To adjust the viewfinder screen

Adjust the brightness, cont rast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown below.

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1 2 3

PEAKING CONTRAST BRIGHT

Setting the Area of Use

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DISPLAY

ASPECT

MOMENT

OFF

ZEBRA

1 PEAKING control 2 CONTRAST control 3 BRIGHT control

TALLY

HIGH

OFF

LOW

When using the unit for the first time

The area of use is not factory preset. Before using this unit, you need to set this item. (You cannot use the unit without setting this item.)

To set the area of use

POWER switch

MENU knob

1 Set the POWER switch to the ON

position.

The screen for setting the area of use appears in the viewfinder.

FORMAT SETTING

COUNTRY : NOT SELECTED SYSTEM LINE : 1080

Setting the Area of Use

SET FORMAT AND TURN OFF ONCE.

2 Press the MENU knob.

z on the left of NOT SELECTED changes to

?, and you can now select the area of use.

FORMAT SETTING

COUNTRY :?NOT SELECTED SYSTEM LINE : 1080

SET FORMAT AND TURN OFF ONCE.

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3 Turn the MENU knob to display the

desired area of use.

Setting Area of use

NTSC(J)AREA

NTSC AREA NTSC area (for areas other

PAL A R E A

a) The composite signal output from this unit is an

NTSC signal with no black setup. The system frequency is 59.94i.

b) The composite signal output from this unit is an

NTSC signal with a black setup (7.5 IRE). The system frequency is 59.94i.

c) The composite signal output from this unit is a

PAL signal. The system frequency is 50i.

NTSC area (Japan)

than Japan)

PAL a r ea

4 Set the POWER switch to OFF, then

once again to ON.

The unit is now ready for use.

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

You can set or change the date and time of the internal clock. The date and time set are reflected in the timecode. (How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.)

1 Display the TIME/DATE page of the

DIAGNOSIS menu, and press the MENU knob.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

D02 TIME/DATE TOP

ADJUST : EXEC

HOUR : 12 MIN : 55 SEC : 58

YEAR : 08 MONTH : 03 DAY : 31

2 Press the MENU knob.

The TIME ADJUST setting window appears.

TIME ADJUST ESC

HOUR : 12 MIN : 55 SEC : 58

YEAR : 08 MONTH : 03 DAY : 31

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• HOUR: Sets the hour value.

• MIN: Sets the minutes value.

• SEC: Sets the seconds value.

• YEAR: Sets the year.

• MONTH: Sets the month.

• DAY: Sets the day.

3 Turn the MENU knob to move b to the

item you want to set, and press the MENU knob.

b on the left of the selected item changes to

z and z on the left of the setting changes to

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4 Turn the MENU knob to display the

desired value, and press the MENU knob.

z changes to b and ? changes to z.

5 To continue the remaining settings,

repeat steps 3 and 4.

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6 When you finish settings, turn the

MENU knob to move b to “OK”, then press the MENU knob.

The internal clock is set with the date and time set in steps 3 to 5. The TIME/DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu appears again. The time set on the TIME ADJUST setting window is displayed.

To cancel the setting

Before executing step 6, move b to “ESC” at the top right of the window and press the MENU knob. Alternatively, flick the CANCEL/PRST/ ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side. All settings or changes are discarded and the TIME/DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu appears.

Note

When you set the time, also set TIME ZONE.

Set TIME ZONE on the UMID SET page of the OPERATION menu. For details, see “Setting the UMID data” (page 212).

Mounting the Lens

First power off the cam corder, and then mount the lens using the following procedure.

For information about using the lens, refer to the operation manual for the lens.

Lens mount securing rubber

Mounting the Lens

1 Push the lens locking lever up and

remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount.

2 Align the center pin on the lens with the

center slot in the lens mount, and insert the lens into the mount.

3 Holding the lens in place, push the lens

locking lever down to lock the lens.

Caution

If the lens is not firmly locked, it may come off while the camcorder is being used. This could cause a serious accident. Make sure the lens is firmly locked. It is recommended that the lens mount

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securing rubber be put on the lens locking lever as illustrated above.

4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS

connector.

5 Secure the lens cable with the cable

clamps.

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

If the lens does not stay in focus properly as you zoom from telephoto to wide angle, adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the plane of the lens mounting flange to the imaging plane). Make this adjustment after mounting or changing the lens.

The position of the controls for adjusting the flange focal length vary somewhat from lens to lens. Check the identification of the various controls in the lens manual.

About 3 m (10 ft)

1 Set the iris to manual.

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2 Open the iris. Place the flange focal

length adjustment chart about 3 m (10 ft) away from the camera, lit well enough to provide a satisfactory video output level.

3 Loosen the fixing screws on the F.f or

F.B ring (flange focal length adjustment ring).

4 Use manual or power zoom to set the

lens to telephoto.

5 Point the camera at the chart by turning

the focus ring and focus on it.

6 Set the zoom ring to wide angle.

7 Turn the F.f or F.B ring until the chart

is in focus, being careful not to disturb the focus ring.

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8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays

in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto.

9 Tighten the F.f or F.B ring fixing

screws.

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Preparing the Audio Input System

Connecting a microphone to the MIC IN connector

You can attach the supplied stereo microphone to the microphone holder of the HDVF-20A viewfinder (not supplied).

1 Loosen the screw and open the

microphone holder clamp.

Microphone holder clamp

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2 Place the microphone in the

microphone holder.

1 Place the microphone in the holder so

that “UP” is at the top.

2 Close the microphone holder. 3 Tighten the screw.

3 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC

IN connector, then set the AUDIO IN switch for the channel on which you want to record the audio from this microphone to FRONT (for CH-1/ CH-2) or F (for CH-3/CH-4).

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4 Secure the microphone cable with the

cable clamps.

Connecting microphones to the AUDIO IN connectors

You can connect up to two monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors, using a CAC-12 Microphone Holder (not supplied). The following is the procedure for attaching an electret condenser microphone such as the ECM674/678.

On how to attach the CAC-12, refer to the operation manual for the CAC-12.

1 Attach the electret condenser

microphone.

1 Loosen the ball joint lock lever. 2 Wind the microphone spacer (sheet

type, supplied with the microphone) around the microphone, while peeling off the protective sheets on both sides of the microphone spacer.

3 Place the microphone in the holder so

that “UP” is at the top.

4 Close the microphone holder. 5 Tighten the screw. 6 Position so that the microphone does

not interfere with the viewfinder and tighten the ball joint lock lever.

When attaching the ECM-674/678, use the microphone adaptor supplied with the CAC12 Microphone Holder.

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Microphone

2 Connect the microphone cable to the

AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector.

3 Set the switches as follows.

Set the LINE / AES/EBU / MIC selector to MIC.

• Set the +48V/OFF switch indicated below, depending on the power supply type of the microphone. Internal power supply: Set the +48V/OFF switch to OFF. External power supply: Set the +48V/ OFF switch to +48V.

• Set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-

4) switch for the channel to which the microphone is connected to REAR (for CH-1/CH-2) or R (for CH-3/CH-4).

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Chapter 2 Preparations

1 +48V/OFF switch 2 Monaural microphone 3 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches 4 To AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector

4 Switch the input level to match the

sensitivity of the microphone used.

Switch the input level by changing the REAR MIC REF setting on the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu (factory default setting is –60 dB). For details, see page 169.

XLR connection automatic detection function

With the XLR connection automatic detection function being on, when a cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector, the input from that connector is automatically selected for audio recording, regardless of the setting of the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 switch. The XLR connection automatic detection function can be switched on or off on the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, with the REAR XLR AUTO item.

Notes

• If the input level on this unit is not at an appropriate setting for the microphone sensitivity, loud sounds may be distorted, and the signal-to-noise ratio may be affected.

• In order for the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors on the camcorder to be able to provide a phantom 48 V power supply, female XLR connectors (3-pin) are fitted. If the microphone cable has a female connector, use an adaptor.

• When you detach a CAC-12 Microphone Holder once you have attached to the camcorder, be careful not to lose the two screws fixing the CAC-12 (in step 1). After detaching the CAC-12, be sure to put the two screws back into their original places.

Attaching a UHF portable tuner (for a UHF wireless microphone system)

To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system, fit one of the following UHF portable tuners.

• DWR-S01D Digital Wireless Receiver

• WRR-855S UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit

• WRR-860A/861/862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner

For details of these units, refer to the operation manuals for them.

To fit the DWR-S01D or WRR-855S

1 Remove the four fixing screws holding

the cover of the portable tuner/receiver housing slot located in the rear of this unit, to remove the cover.

2 Insert the DWR-S01D or WRR-855S

into the housing slot, and fasten the four fixing screws.

DWR-S01D or WRR-855S

3 Set the AUDIO IN switch for the

channel to which you want to input audio signal to WIRELESS (see page

23).

Notes

• When the XLR connection automatic detection function is on, even if the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 switch is set to WIRELESS, the signal input to the

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AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector is automatically selected when an audio cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector. In such a case, set REAR XLR AUTO to OFF on the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. (The factory default setting is OFF.)

• When the LINE / AES/EBU / MIC selector is set to LINE or MIC, the audio signals recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 are not affected by the XLR automatic detection function. They are determined by the settings of the AUDIO IN CH-3 and CH-4 switches.

BP-GL65/GL95/L60S/L80S

Adjustment screws

Mount plate (supplied with WRR-862)

Chapter 2 Preparations

To fit the WRR-862 (when using a BPGL65/GL95/L60S/L80S Battery Pack)

1 Attach the WRR tuner fitting (not

supplied; service part number: A-8278057-B) to the back of the camcorder.

1 Use a Phillips type screwdriver to

tighten the four screws placed in the tuner fitting. For three of these screws, insert the screwdriver through the corresponding hole and tighten the screw.

Note

Make sure that all four screws are fully tightened.

2 Loosen the adjustment screws on the

tuner fitting.

3 Adjust the tuner fitting position for a

BP-GL65/GL95/L60S/L80S Battery Pack to be attached, and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position.

4 Attach the mount plate supplied with

the WRR-862.

About the WRR tuner fitting (service part number: A-8278-057-B), contact a Sony service or sales representative.

Phillips type screwdriver

2 Attach the battery pack.

On how to attach the battery pack, see “To attach the battery pack” on page 33.

3 Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner

fitting.

WRR-862

4 Connect the tuner power cord to the DC

OUT connector of the camcorder, and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector.

5 Set the switches as follows.

• Set the LINE / AES/EBU / MIC selector for the channel to which the audio output cable is attached to MIC.

• Set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-

4) switch for the channel to which the audio output cable is connected to REAR (for CH-1/CH-2) or R (for CH-3/CH-4). If the XLR connection automatic detection function is on, the input signal for audio recording is selected automatically, and therefore this setting is not required.

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Chapter 2 Preparations

21 3

123

1 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches 2 To DC OUT connector 3 To AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector 4 LINE / AES/EBU /MIC selectors

Connecting line input audio equipment

Connect the audio output connector of the audio equipment that supplies t he line input signal to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector.

Switch settings

Set the LINE / AES/EBU / MIC selector for the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to LINE.

Selecting the audio inputs to be recorded

• With the XLR connection automatic detection function being off (the factory default setting): A signal must be selec ted for audio recording by setting the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 switch to REAR depending on which of the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 conn ectors is used for connecting the external audio equipment.

• With the XLR connection automatic detection function being on: When a cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector, the input from that connector is automatically selected for audio recording, regardless of the setting of the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 switch.

The XLR connection automatic detection function can be switched on or off on the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, with the REAR XLR AUTO item.

1 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches 2 To AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector 3 Audio equipment 4 LINE / AES/EBU / MIC selectors

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Tripod Mounting

1 Attach the VCT-14 tripod adaptor (not

supplied) to the tripod.

Tripod adaptor

Camera mount

2 Mount the camcorder on the tripod

adaptor.

Red button

Lever

Note

The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed. If this happens, press the red button against the lever a second time and move the lever as shown above until the pin returns to the stowed position. If the pin remains in the engaged position, you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.

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Slide the camcorder forward along the groove in the adaptor until it clicks.

3 Try to move the camcorder back and

forth to confirm that it does not slip off the attachment.

To remove the camcorder from the tripod adaptor

Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow.

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Connecting a Video Light

Chapter 2 Preparations

With this camcorder, you can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent video light (powered by 12 V with maximum power consumption of 50 W).

• If you connect the video light to the LIGHT connector on the camcorder and set the LIGHT switch to AUTO, you can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop the VDR operation.

• The output of the LIGHT connector on the camcorder is controlled to 12 V even when the camcorder is supplied with over 12 V power (through the DC IN connector or battery pack). The brightness or color temperature of the light will not change according to voltage increase.

Notes

• Do not use a video light with power consumption of over 50 W.

• The brightness or color temperature of the light will change when the voltage (supplied through the DC IN connector or from the battery pack) is under 12 V.

To attach the video light

Fit the video light to the accessory fitting shoe on the camcorder grip, and connect the video light cable to the LIGHT connector.

Note

The accessory fitting shoe on this unit is of the 1/4-inch tapped hole type. If you want to replace this with a slidetype shoe, contact a Sony service representative.

Using the Shoulder Strap

To attach the shoulder strap

1 Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap

fitting.

Pull up the strap to lock the fitting.

Clip

2 Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap

fitting on the other side of the grip in the same way as in step 1.

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To remove the shoulder strap

Press here and pull in the direction shown by the arrow to release.

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

You can shift the shoulder pad from its center position (the factory default setting) backward by up to 10 mm ( (1 inch). This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder.

/8 inch) or forward by up to 25 mm

1,3

Shoulder pad

1 Raise the lever in the center of the

shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad.

2 Slide the shoulder pad backward or

forward until it is in the most convenient position.

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3 Bring down the lever to lock the

shoulder pad in the selected position.

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Connecting the Remote Control Unit

Chapter 2 Preparations

Note

Before connecting/disconnecting a remote control unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.

Connecting the RM-B170/B750 Remote Control Unit enables remote control of the principal camera functions. Connecting the remote control unit to the REMOTE connector (8-pin) automatically puts the camcorder into remote control mode. If you disconnect the remote control unit, the remote control mode is cancelled.

1 RM-B170/B750 2 Remote control cable 3 REMOTE connector

Camcorder switch functions when the remote control unit is connected

The following switches on the camcorder do not function.

•GAIN selector

•OUTPUT/DCC switch

•WHITE BAL switch

•AUTO W/B BAL switch

• SHUTTER selector

• Button to which the TURBO SWITCH function has been assigned (ASSIGN 1/3/4 switch, COLOR TEMP. button, or RET button on the lens)

• REC START but ton (and the VTR button on the lens, and the button to which the recording start/ stop function has been assigned (ASSIGN 1/3/4 switch, COLOR TEMP. button, or RET button

on the lens)) (when the RM REC START item on the CAM CONFIG 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to RM)

• Buttons to which the COLOR TEMP SW 3200K/4300K/5600K/ 6300K functions have been assigned (ASSIGN 1/3/4 switches, COLOR TEMP. button, and RET button on the lens)

Paint adjustment when the remote control unit is connected

The settings of the paint adjustment that were in effect the last time the remote control unit was used are recalled.

Function of the recording start/stop buttons when the remote control unit is connected

When the remote control unit is connected, you can make a setting to determine which of the recording start/stop buttons you will use. This setting is made using the RM REC START item on the CAM CONFIG 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

Relationship between the setting of the RM REC START item and the function of recording start/ stop buttons

Recording start/ stop button

Camcorder’s REC START button

Lens VTR button Disabled Enabled Enabled Button to which the recording start/stop function has been assigned (camcorder ASSIGN 1/3/4 switch, COLOR TEMP. button, or RET button on the lens) Remote control unit’s VTR button

Settings of RM REC START

RM CAM PARA

Disabled Enabled Enabled

Enabled Disabled Enabled

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When the monitor is connected to the MONITOR OUT connector of the remote control unit

The MONITOR connector (BNC type) of the RM-B170/B750 outputs the same signal as that from the TEST OUT connector on the camcorder. Use the black cable supplied with the RM-B170/ B750 to connect the monitor to the MONITOR connector on the RM-B170/B750.

When the remote control unit is disconnected from the camcorder

The camcorder settings return to the settings in effect before the remote control unit was connected.

Structure of the paint adjustment data

The non-volatile memory of the camcorder used for storing paint adjustment data consists of two regions as shown below: one is the “independent data region” that is used when a remote control unit is not connected, and the other is the “remote control data region” that is used when a remote control unit is connected. Paint adjustment data is automatically selected and output to the camera section depending on whether or not a remote control unit such as the RM-B170 is connected.

Setup menu of the camcorder

Independent data region

MASTER BLACK MASTER GAMMA KNEE POINT DETAIL LEVEL R/B GAIN R/B BLACK

Non-volatile memory

RM-B170

Remote control data region

MASTER BLACK MASTER GAMMA KNEE POINT DETAIL LEVEL R/B GAIN R/B BLACK

Thus, when a remote control unit is connected to the camcorder, the effective data region is switched to the “remote control data region” and the settings of the paint adjustment that were in effect the last time the remote control unit was used are recalled. The settings of the absolute value rotational controls

and absolute value switches

are overwritten by those on the remote control unit after the remote control unit is connected. When the remote control unit is disconnected from the camcorder, the “independent data region” becomes effective. Thus the camcorder will return to the settings that were in effect before the remote control unit was connected.

1) Absolute value rotational controls: The data

corresponding to the angular position of controls is output. Rotational controls for which the data corresponding to the amount of their rotation is output are called relative value controls.

2) Absolute value switches: Like toggle switches or

slide switches (except momentary switches), the switches (or knobs) whose positions must coincide with their functions are calle d absolute value switches.

When RM COMMON MEMORY on the CAM CONFIG 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to “ON”, you can use settings of the paint adjustment data stored in the independent data region even if you connect the remote control unit. In this case, the settings stored in the independent data region will be renewed when you change the settings on the remote control unit. Thus, the settings of the paint data made with the remote control unit can be retained even if the remote control unit is removed. However, if the switch position on the remote control unit differs from the one on the camcorder, the switch position on the camcorder takes precedence over that on the remote control unit. Also, it is possible to keep the settings that are in effect before you connect the remote control unit. In this case, you should set the control knob to the relative value mode on the remote control unit.

For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with the remote control unit.

Chapter 2 Preparations

Hardware of the camera section

RM-B170 connected

RM-B170 not connected

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Chapter3

Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

Setting the Recording Format

• This unit can record up to four channels of audio. If

you select a format with eight channels of audio, silence is recorded in channels 5 to 8.

Setting the system frequency

The recording formats supported by this

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camcorder are as follows.

Video

Recording format Resolution System

frequency

MPEG HD422 50 (Bit rate: 50 Mbps)

MPEG HD420 HQ/ SP (Bit rate: 35/25 Mbps)

MPEG IMX 50/40/ 30 (Bit rate: 50/40/30 Mbps)

DVCAM (Bit rate: 25 Mbps)

a) 59.94i: When the area of use is set to NTSC(J)AREA/

NTSC AREA. 50i: When the area of use is set to PAL AREA.

Audio

Recording format Number of channels

24bit/48kHz

16bit/48kHz

a) When the video recording format is set to MPEG

HD422 50.

b) When the video recording format is set to MPEG IMX

50/40/30.

c) When the video recording format is set to MPEG

HD420 HQ/SP or DVCAM.

Notes

• It is not possible to combine material recorded at different system frequencies on a single disc (see page

53).

1080 59.94i/50i

525 59.94i 625 50i

8 channels

4 channels

8 channels

4 channels

The system frequency is set automatically according to the area of use setting (page 38).

NTSC(J) AREA, NTSC AREA: 59.9i PAL AREA: 50i

The system frequency and the area of use setting

can be checked on the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu.

024 FORMAT TOP

SYSTEM FREQUENCY: 59.9i

REC FORMAT : HD422 50

COUNTRY : NTSC(J)AREA

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

Change the COUNTRY setting when changing the system frequency.

Setting the video recording format

1 Display the FORMAT page of the

OPERATION menu.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

2 Select REC FORMAT, and turn the

MENU knob to select the desired recording format.

As you turn the MENU knob, the recording format changes as follows: HD422 50 y HD420 HQ y HD420 SP y IMX 50 y IMX 40 y IMX 30 y DVCAM.

To set the aspect ratio (when IMX 50, IMX 40, IMX 30, or DVCAM is selected)

Select ASPECT RATIO(SD) on the FORMAT page, and turn the MENU knob to select the desired aspect ratio.

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As you turn the MENU knob, the aspect ratio changes as follows: 16:9 y 4:3.

024 FORMAT TOP

SYSTEM FREQUENCY: 59.9i

REC FORMAT : IMX 50 ASPECT RATIO(SD): 16:9 AU DATA LEN(IMX): 16bit

COUNTRY : NTSC(J)AREA

Note

The unit ignores this setting when it records video from external devices (see page 95).

To set the audio recording format (when IMX 50, IMX 40, or IMX 30 is selected)

Select AU DATA LEN(IMX) on the FORMAT page or AUDIO-2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, and turn the MENU knob to select the desired audio recording format. As you turn the MENU knob, the audio recording format changes as follows: 16bit y 24bit.

Mixed recording of clips in different formats on the same disc

As long as the system frequency is the same, clips in different recording formats can be recorded or written to the same disc. In this manual , this is referred to as “mixed format recording mode”.

1) The recording format is regarded as different

whenever the system frequency, video resolution, video codec/bit rate, or number of audio channels or number of bits does not match.

Notes

• Regardless of system frequency matching, it is not possible to mix clips with different video resolutions (number of system lines) in the same clip list.

• When the unit is in a mode that calls for playback across clips that were recorded in different recording formats, video and audio playback may stop at the point where the format changes from one format into another, and then start again.

To enable mixed format recording mode

Set MIXED RECORDING on the CAM CONFIG 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu to “ENABL”.

If you want to disable mixing of clips with different recording formats, leave this item set to “DSABL”. However, regardless of the mixed format recording mode setting, it is always possible to mix clips in the following formats.

• HD420 HQ, SP, and LP

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You can record clips with different recording formats, for example HD422 and HD420SP clips, by putting this unit into mixed format recording mode.

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Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

To ensure excellent im age quality w hen using this camcorder, conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted.

Black balance adjustment

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The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases.

• When the camcorder is used for the first time

• When the camcorder has not been used for a long time

• When the camcorder is used under conditions in which the surrounding temperature has changed greatly

• When the GAIN selector (L/M/H) values have been changed by using the USER menu

It is not usually necessary to adjust the black balance when using the camcorder after it has been off.

White balance adjustment

Always readjust the white balance when the lighting conditions change.

Viewfinder screen displays

If the black balance or white balance adjustment is started, messages that report on the progress and results are displayed on the viewfinder screen when the VF DISP MODE item is set to “2” or “3” on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu.

Note

Black balance and white balance adjustment values that are automatically set by the camcorder and the various settings are stored in the camcorder memory and retained even when the power is turned off.

Adjusting the black balance

1 OUTPUT/DCC switch 2 AUTO W/B BAL switch

1 Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM.

2 Flick the AUTO W/B BAL switch to

BLK and release the switch.

The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is executed.

During adjustment, the following message is displayed on the viewfinder screen.

ABB:EXECUTING BLACK SET

The messages change in the following sequence :

BLACK SET

BLACK BALANCE

The black balance adjustment ends in a few seconds with the message “ABB:OK” and the adjustment value is automatically stored in memory.

Notes

• During the black balance adjustment, the iris is automatically closed.

• During the black balance adjustment, the gain selection circuit is automatically activated so you may see flickering on the viewfinder screen, but this is not a fault.

In automatic black balance mode, adjustments are performed in the following order: black set and black balance. Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu.

For details of manual black balance adjustment, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

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If automatic black balance adjustment cannot be made

If the black balance adjustment cannot be completed normally , an error message w ill appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen.

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Possible messages are listed below.

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Error message Meaning

ABB : NG IRIS NOT CLOSE

ABB : NG TIME LIMIT

ABB : NG R (or G or B) : OVERFL OW

The lens iris did not close; adjustment was impossible. Adjustment could not be completed within the standard number of attempts. The difference between the reference value and the current value is so great that it exceeds the range. Adjustment was impossible.

If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the black balance adjustment. Keep pushing the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLK until “-BLACK SET-” appears after “-BLACK BALANCE-” appears. If the error message occurs again, an internal check is necessary.

For information about this internal check, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

Note

If the lens cable is not firmly connected to the LENS connector, it may not be possible to adjust the lens iris. If this happens, the black balance will be incorrect.

Black balance memory

Values stored in memory are held until the black balance is next adjusted.

If a memory error occurs

If the error message “: STORED DATA : NG” flashes on the viewfinder screen when the camcorder is turned on, the black balance and white balance memory contents have been lost. Adjust the black balance and white balance again. Contact a Sony representative if this message continues to appear even after the black balance and white balance have been adjusted again.

For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

Adjusting the white balance

1 Set the switches and selectors as shown

in the figure below.

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1 FILTER selector 2 GAIN selector: Set as low as possible. 3 OUTPUT/DCC switch: CAM 4 WHITE BAL switch: A or B

a)White balance setting values are stored in

memory B only when the WHITE SWITCH <B> item is set to “MEM” on the WHITE SETTING page of the OPERATION menu.

If the setting of the GAIN selector or WHITE BAL switch is changed, a message reporting the new setting position appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen.

2 Set the FILTER selector to suit the

lighting conditions as follows.

The possible settings of the FILTER selector and their corresponding filters to be selected are listed below.

FILTER selector (inner knob) setting

1CLEAR 2 3 4

If the setting of the FILTER selector is changed, a message reporting the setting appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen (in display mode 3).

ND filter

/4 ND

/16 ND

/64 ND

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3 Place a white test card under the same

lighting conditions as for the subject to be shot and zoom up to it.

Alternatively, any white object such as a cloth or a wall can be used. The absolute minimum white area is as follows.

Rectangle centered on the screen. The lengths of the sides are 70% of the length and width of the screen.

The white balance adjustment ends in about one second with the message shown in the following figure, and the adjustment setting is automatically stored in the memory (A or B) that was selected in step 1.

AWB:OK . K

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The white object must be within the rectangle and have an area of at least 10% of the screen.

Note

Make sure there are not bright spots in the rectangle.

4 Adjust the lens iris.

Manually adjusted lens: set the iris to an

appropriate setting.

Lens with automatic iris: set the automatic/

manual switch on the lens to automatic.

5 Flick the AUTO W/B BAL switch to

WHT and then release the switch.

Approximate color temperature of the subject

Note

If the camera has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt prevent this, adjust the iris gain knob (indicated as IG, IS, or S) on the lens.

For details, refer to the lens operation manual.

1) Hunting: Repeated brightening and darkening of the image, resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control.

during the adjustment. To

If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made

If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally , an error message w ill appear for about 3 seconds on the viewfinder screen. Possible messages are listed below.

AUTO W/B BAL switch

The switch returns to the center position, and the adjustment is executed.

During adjustment, the message “AWB:EXECUTING WHITE BALANCE” is displayed on the viewfinder screen (in display mode 2 or 3).

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Error message Meaning

WHITE : NG LOW LEVEL

WHITE : NG COLOR TEMP HIGH

WHITE : NG COLOR TEMP LOW

WHITE : NG TIME LIMIT

WHITE : NG POOR WHITE AREA WHITE : NG OVER LEVEL

If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the white balance adjustment. If the error message occurs again, an internal check is necessary.

For information about this internal check, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

The white video level is too low. Either open the lens iris or increase the gain. The color temperature is too high.

The color temperature is too low.

Adjustment could not be completed within the standard number of attempts.

The white area could not be checked.

The white video level is too high. Either stop down the lens iris or change the ND filter.

If you have no time to adjust the white balance

Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.

This makes it possible to automatically set the white balance to 5600K (factory default value) by pressing the COLOR TEMP. button. The color temperature to which the white balance is set when the COLOR TEMP. button is pressed can be selected from among 3200K, 4300K, 5600K, and 6300K on the ASSIGNABLE SW page of the OPERATION menu. You can also assign color temperatures to the ASSIGN 1/3/4 switches and the RET button on the lens.

For details of automatic white balance adjustment, see page 55.

To change the color temperature when the ND filter is switched

You can assign electrical CC (color correction) filters to ND filters (see page 13). This allows you

to change the color temperature automatically when the ND filter is switched.

1 Display the WHITE FILTER page of

the MAINTENANCE menu.

M16 WHITE FILTER TOP

ND FILTER CTEMP : OFF ND FLT CTEMP <1>: 3200K ND FLT CTEMP 2-4: 5600K

ELECTRICAL CC<A>: 3200K ELECTRICAL CC<B>: 4300K ELECTRICAL CC<C>: 5600K ELECTRICAL CC<D>: 6300K

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189

2 Select ND FILTER CTEMP, and turn

the MENU knob to display “ON”.

3 To assign an electrical CC filter to

FILTER selector position number 1, select “ND FLT CTEMP <1>”. To assign it to positions 2 to 4, select “ND FLT CTEMP 2-4”.

4 Turn the MENU knob to display the

desired color temperature.

As you turn the MENU knob, the color temperature changes as follows: 3200K y 4300K y 5600K y 6300K.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 as required.

To switch between electrical CC filters with an ASSIGN switch

You can assign the function that switches between electrical CC filters to an ASSIGN switch. This allows you to switch between color temperatures (3200K/4300K/5600K/6300K) that have been assigned to up to four positions (A to D) with each press of the ASSIGN switch. Regardless of assignments to ASSIGN switches, you can also switch between the color temperatures assigned to each position from a remote control unit.

1) When the RM-B170/B750, MSU-900/950, or RCP750/751/920/921 is connected.

1 Display the WHITE FILTER page of

the MAINTENANCE menu.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

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2 Select the position to which to assign a

CC filter by selecting one of “ELECTRICAL CC<A>” to “ELECTRICAL CC <D>”, and then turn the MENU knob to select the desired color temperature.

As you turn the MENU knob, the color temperature changes as follows: 3200K y 4300K y 5600K y 6300K.

To set no color temperature

Select “-----” with ELECTRICAL CC<C> or

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<D> selected. When the ASSIGN switch is pressed, the setting for that position is not displayed. For example, if “-----” is set for one position, then switching between the remaining three positions is carried out.

3 Repeat step 2 as required.

4 Assign the electrical CC filter switching

function (ELECTRICAL CC) to an ASSIGN 1/3/4 switch, the COLOR TEMP. button, or the RET button on the lens (see page 204).

White balance memory

Values stored in memory are held until the white balance is next adjusted. There are two sets of white balance memories, A and B, and adjustments for each of the ND filters can be automatically stored in the memory corresponding to the setting (A or B) of the WHITE BAL switch. The camcorder has four built-in ND filters, so a total of eight (4 × 2) adjustments can be stored. However, the memory contents are not linked to the ND filter settings in the following cases.

• When the number of memories allocated to each of A and B is limited to one by setting the FILTER WHT MEM item on the WHITE SETTING page of the OPERATION menu to OFF.

• When the el ectrical CC filter swi tching function has been assigned to an ASSIGN switch, or when a remote control unit has been connected. (In these cases, the contents of white balance memory are linked to electrical CC filter positions (A to D).)

If the WHITE BAL switch is set to B, and on the WHITE SETTING page of the OPERATION

menu, the WHITE SWITCH <B> item is set to “ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)”, the ATW function is activated to automatically adjust the white balance of the picture being shot for varying lighting conditions.

To save white balance settings obtained by ATW

Set ATW HOLD MEMORY in the WHITE SETTING page of the OPERATION menu to “ON”. When this is done, auto white balance settings obtained by ATW are written to the memory corresponding to the setting (A or B) that is currently selected with the WHITE BAL

switch. You can then turn ATW off and continue shooting with the current white balance values. The unit continues to use the values that were in effect immediately before ATW was turned off.

1) This function is not available when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST. If you have connected a remote control unit, the unit uses the memory corresponding to the remote control unit setting (A, B, or C).

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ATW HOLD MEMORY: OFF

ATW: ON ATW: OFF

a) White balance settings stored in memory

A, B, or C

ATW HOLD MEMORY: ON

ATW: ON ATW: OFF

b) White balance settings immediately

before ATW was turned off.

White balance settings use d when ATW is turned off (WB: White balance setting value, t: Shooting time)

If a memory error occurs

If the error message “: STORED DATA : NG” flashes on the viewfinder screen when the camcorder is turned on, the white balance and black balance memory contents have been lost. Adjust the white balance and black balance again. Contact a Sony representative if this message continues to appear even after the white balance and black balance have been adjusted again.

For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Shutter modes

The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below.

Standard mode

Select this mode for shooting fast-moving subjects with little blurring.

System frequency

59.94i

50i

ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode

Select this mode for obtaining images with no horizontal bands of noise when shooting subjects such as monitor screens.

System frequency Shutter speed (unit: Hz)

59.94i 60.00 to 4300 50i 50.00 to 4700

SLS (slow speed shutter) mode

Select this mode for shoot ing subjects in lo w level lighting conditions. Shutter speed (unit: frames): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16

Notes

• Whatever the operating mode of the electronic

shutter, the sensitivity decre ases with increasing shutter speed.

• When the automatic iris is used, the iris opens

wider as the shutter speed increases, thus reducing the depth of field.

• Under artificial light, particularly fluorescent or

mercury lamps, the light intensity may appear to be constant, but the red, green, and blue intensities are actually changing in synchronization with the frequency of the power supply causing flicker. Using an electronic shutter under such lighting could

Shutter speed (unit: seconds)

, 1/

250

, 1/

500

, 1/

1000

100

2000

/60, 1/

2000

125

, 1/

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make the flicker even worse. Color flicker is particularly likely to happen when the power supply frequency is 60 Hz. In this case, setting FLICKER REDUCE to ON or AUTO on the CIS COMP page in the OPERATION menu can reduce flicker. If the power frequency is 50 Hz, setting the shutter speed to flicker.

• The selectable shutter sp eeds vary depending on the current system frequency.

can reduce this

100

Selecting the shutter mode and

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shutter speed

Switching the shutter mode, and the shutter

speed in standard mode: Repeatedly flick

the SHUTTER selector to the SELECT side (see the next section).

Switching the shutter speed in ECS mode and

SLS mode: Select ECS mode or SLS mode

with the SHUTTER selector, and then turn the MENU knob (see page 60).

MENU knob

SHUTTER selector

You can use the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu to narrow the range of choice in advance, or to select in advance whether or not you use ECS or SLS.

To set the shutter mode and standardmode shutter speed

Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained even when the camcorder power is turned off.

1 Follow the procedure described in

“Selecting the display items” on page 197 to set the VF DISPLAY MODE item to “2” or “3” on the VF DISP 1 page of the USER menu.

2 Flick the SHUTTER selector from ON

to SELECT.

The current shutter setting indication appears for about 3 seconds in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen. Examples: “: SS : 1/250”, “: ECS : 60.0 Hz”

3 Before the shutter setting indication

disappears, flick the SHUTTER selector down to SELECT again and repeat this until the desired mode or speed appears.

When all modes and speeds are displayed, the display changes in the following order.

Standard mode (with system frequency: 59.94i)

SLS mode

If you have changed the configuration, only the selected modes and speeds appear.

• When the unit is shipped from the factory, it is configured to display all of the modes and speeds in “Shutter modes” on page 59, except SLS mode. You can change this configuration by selecting only the required modes and speeds on the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu (see page 154).

• Shutter speeds in standard mode can also be switched to angle display by using SHT DISP MODE in the CAM CONFIG 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu (see page 175).

ECS mode

To set the shutter speed in ECS or SLS mode

1 Set the shutter speed mode to ECS or

SLS (see the previous item).

2 Turn the MENU knob to select the

desired frequency or number of frames.

When the RM-B170 Remote Control Unit is connected

You can set the shutter speed of ECS or SLS with the RM-B170.

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To change the range of choice of shutter mode and speed settings

You can reduce the time required to select the shutter mode and speed by narrowing the choice of settings in advance. This can be done by using the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu.

Note

The settings selected on the SHT ENABLE page of the OPERATION menu become invalid when the RM-B170 or another remote control unit is connected to the camcorder.

1 Display the SHT ENABLE page of the

OPERATION menu, and press the MENU knob.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

022 SHT ENABLE

SHUTTER ECS : ON SHUTTER SLS : OFF SHUTTER 1/100 : ON SHUTTER 1/125 : ON SHUTTER 1/250 : ON SHUTTER 1/500 : ON SHUTTER 1/1000 : ON SHUTTER 1/2000 : ON

2 Turn the MENU knob to move b to the

shutter mode or sh utter speed you want, then press the MENU knob.

b on the left of the selected item changes to

z and z on the left of the setting changes to

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3 Turn the MENU knob until ON

appears, then press the MENU knob.

z on the left of the selected item changes to

b and ? on the left of the setting changes to

z. To set another mode or speed, return to step

Note that only the shutter speeds set to ON can be selected with the SHUTTER selector.

4 To end the menu operation, set the

MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF or close the cover of the menu operating section.

The menu disappears from the screen and the display indicating the current status of the

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Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to aid the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent blownout highlights. The reference value for the lens iris can be set within the following range with respect to the standard value.

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• 0.25 to 1 (increasing by increments of 0.25): About 0.25 to 1 stop further open

• –0.25 to –1 (decreasing by increments of 0.25): About 0.25 to 1 stop further close

Also you can set the area where light detection occurs.

To change the reference value

(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.)

1 Display the AUTO IRIS page of the

OPERATION menu, and press the MENU knob.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

016 AUTO IRIS

2 Check that the b mark is at the IRIS

OVERRIDE position, and then press the MENU knob.

b on the left of the selected item changes to

z and z on the left of the setting changes to

4 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF.

The AUTO IRIS page disappears from the screen.

5 Turn the MENU knob to change the

reference value.

Note

Be sure to confirm that the current shutter mode is not ECS.

The changed reference value is retained until the power of the camcorder is turned off. Even if the reference value is changed, it reverts to the standard value every time the power is turned on.

To make the iris more open

Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camera. The iris stop indicators as shown in the following table appear in the upper part to the left of the F number in the iris indication.

Iris stop Indicator

0.25

0.5

0.75

To stop down the iris

Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camera. The iris stop indicators as shown in the following table appear in the lower part to the left of the F number in the iris indication.

Iris stop Indicator

–0.25

–0.5

–0.75

–1

3 Turn the MENU knob until “ON”

appears, then press the MENU knob.

z on the left of the selected item changes to

b and ? on the left of the setting changes to

z. The IRIS OVERRIDE item is set to “ON”.

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Opening the lens iris

Iris opened by 1 stop (two segments)

Iris opened by 0.5 stop (one segment)

Stopping down the lens iris

Iris stopped down by 1 stop (two segments)

Iris stopped down by 0.5 stop (one segment)

When the RM-B170 Remote Control Unit is connected

The IRIS control knob of the RM-B170 can be used for lens iris setting. In this case, the indicator is not displayed.

To set the automatic iris window

1 Follow the procedure of steps 1 and 2

described in the previous item to display the AUTO IRIS page.

2 Turn the MENU knob to move b to

IRIS WINDOW IND, then press the MENU knob.

b on the left of IRIS WINDOW IND. changes to z and z on the left of the setting changes to ?.

3 Turn the MENU knob until ON

appears, then press the MENU knob.

z changes to b and ? changes to z. The currently selected auto iris window appears on the screen. If it is not necessary to display the auto iris window on the screen, set to OFF.

4 Turn the MENU knob to move b to

IRIS WINDOW, then press the MENU knob.

b changes to z and z changes to ?.

5 Turn the MENU knob until the desired

auto iris window appea rs, then press the MENU knob.

The shaded parts indicate the area where light detection

z changes to b and ? changes to z.

If you select “VARIABLE”, the following items become effective and you can set the window of the desired size. Set each item to the desired size.

Item Setting

IRIS VAR WIDTH The width of the

window

IRIS VAR HEIGHT The height of the

window

IRIS VAR H POS. The position of the

window in the horizontal direction

IRIS VAR V POS. The position of the

window in the vertical direction.

6 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF.

The menu disappears from the screen and the display indicating the current status of the camcorder appears along the top and bottom of the screen.

To counter problems with very bright highlights

If the subject is too bright, the iris may close too much, leaving the overall image dark, or the highlights may be blown out. In such cases, setting the highlight clip function on reduces the luminance range, avoiding problems from the automatic iris correction. In the AUTO IRIS page of the USER menu, set the CLIP HIGH LIGHT item to ON.

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Adjusting the Audio Level

Setting the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 switches to AUTO automatically adjusts the input levels of the audio signal to be recorded in audio channels 1 and 2. You can also adjust the audio level manually. For audio channels 3 and 4, menu settings allow

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you to select automatic adjustment, manual adjustment, or fixed.

Target audio level for automatic audio level adjustment

Make adjustment using –20 dB as the target level. If the audio level meter shows a maximum level of 0 dB, then it indicates that the input audio level is excessive.

Excessive

Target input

level

input level

Manually adjusting the audio levels of the audio inputs from the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors

With the XLR connection automatic detection function being on, when a cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector, the input from these connectors is automatically selected for audio recording. In this case, start the operation from step 2.

You can turn on and off the XLR connection automatic detection function on the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

CH-3

F R

CH-4

F R

MIC LEVEL control

010010

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

PRESET

REGEN CLOCK

CH-1

LEVEL

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO IN

FRONT

REAR

WIRELESS

CH-2

1 To adjust the signal input to the AUDIO

IN CH1 or CH2 connector, set the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 switch to REAR.

To adjust both input signals, set both switches to REAR.

2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es)

corresponding to the channel(s) selected in step 1 to MANUAL.

3 With the LEVEL control(s) for the

channel(s) selected in step 1, adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume.

Correspondence between recording level adjustments and audio level controls

On the AUDIO-3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, you can select which audio level control controls the audio recording level of the input to each of the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. The correspondence s between the settings of the m enu items and the controls are as follows. REAR1/WRR LEVEL: Audio recording level

of channel 1

Setting Control

SIDE1 LEVEL (CH-1) control (on the left) FRONT MIC LEVEL control F+S1 LEVEL (CH-1) control linked with

MIC LEVEL control.

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REAR2/WRR LEVEL: Audio recording level

of channel 2

Setting Control

SIDE2 LEVEL (CH-2) control (on the right) FRONT MIC LEVEL control F+S2 LEVEL (CH-2) control linked with

MIC LEVEL control.

Note

When you have operation of the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls and MIC LEVEL control linked together, if the MIC LEVEL control is set to 0, the audio signals on channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded. Check the position of the MIC LEVEL control before adjusting the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls.

Manually adjusting the audio level of the MIC IN connector

Note

If the XLR connection automatic detection mode is on, when the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/ CH2 connectors, the camcorder detects the connection to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. Thus, the AUDIO IN switches are internally reset to REAR and the audio signals input to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors are automatically selected. Before adjusting the audio level of the front microphone, confirm that no cables are connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. Alternatively, set the REAR XLR AUTO item to OFF on the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) for

the desired channel(s) selected in step 1 to MANUAL.

3 Turn the MIC LEVEL control, and

adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume.

Correspondence between recording level adjustments and audio level controls

On the AUDIO-3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, you can select which audio level control controls the audio recording level of the front microphone input. The correspondences between the settings of the menu items and the controls are as follows. MIC CH1 LEVEL: Audio recording level of

channel 1

Setting Control

SIDE1 LEVEL (CH-1) control (on the left) FRONT MIC LEVEL control F+S1 LEVEL (CH-1) control linked with

MIC LEVEL control.

MIC CH2 LEVEL: Audio recording level of

channel 2

Setting Control

SIDE2 LEVEL (CH-2) control (on the

right) FRONT MIC LEVEL control F+S2 LEVEL (CH-2) control linked with

MIC LEVEL control.

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LEVEL

010010

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

CH-1

PRESET

REGEN CLOCK

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO IN

FRONT REAR

WIRELESS

CH-3

F R W

CH-2

CH-4

F R W

1 Set either or both of the AUDIO IN

switch(es) to FRONT.

Note

When you have operation of the MIC LEVEL control and LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls linked toget her, if the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls are set to 0, the audio signals on channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded. Check the position of the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls before adjusting the MIC LEVEL control.

Recording audio on channels 3 and 4

Selecting the recorded audio

You can select the audio recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 with the AUDIO IN CH-3/CH4 switches, or you can have the selection made automatically, as follows.

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To automatically select the same audio as on channels 1 and 2

On the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, set the AUDIO CH3/4 MODE item to “CH 1/2”.

page of the MAINTENANCE menu to FRONT.

The levels of audio channels 3 and 4 can now be adjusted with the MIC LEVEL control.

To set to a fixed value

In step 2 of the previous procedure “To adjust manually”, set the menu items to FIX.

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CH-3 switch

1 F: The audio signal from the front

microphone is recorded.

2 R: The audio signal inp ut to the AUDIO IN

CH1 connector is recorded.

3 W: The audio signal of the wireless

microphone is recorded.

CH-4 switch

4 F: Same as with the CH3 switch. 5 R: The audio signal inp ut to the AUDIO IN

CH2 connector is recorded.

6 W: Same as with the CH3 switch.

Note

When the LINE / AES/EBU / MIC sele ctor is set to LINE or MIC, the audio signals recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 are not affected by the XLR automatic detection function. They are determined by the settings of the AUDIO IN CH-3 and CH-4 switches.

Adjusting the audio recording levels

To adjust automatically

Set AU CH34 AGC MODE on the AUDIO-2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu to STREO or MONO.

To adjust manually

1 Set AU CH34 AGC MODE on the

AUDIO-2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu to OFF.

2 Set AUDIO CH3 LEVEL (for audio

channel 3) and AUDIO CH4 LEVEL (for audio channel 4) on the AUDIO-3

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Setting the Time Data

Setting the timecode

The timecode setting range is from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 : 59 : 29 (hours : minutes : seconds : frames).

RESET/RETURN button

3,5

THUMBNAIL

ESSENCE

MARK

SUB CLIP

SET

S.SEL

BRIGHTDISPLAYRESETHOLDDISP SEL

COUNTER RC U-BITEXPAND CHAPTER

CLIP MENU

F-RUN

R-RUN

REGEN

SHIFT

CLOCK

SET

PRESET

LEV

010

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO SEL

CH-1

AUDIO I

FRONT REAR

WIRELES

1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

2 Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK

switch to PRESET.

F-RUN: Free run. The timecode generator

keeps running.

R-RUN: Recording run. The timecode

generator runs only while recording.

To set the drop frame mode/non-drop frame mode

You can select the drop frame (DF) mode or nondrop frame (NDF) mo de on the TIMECODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

To make the timecode consecutive

When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN, recording a number of scenes on the disc normally produces consecutive timecode. However, once you r emove the disc and record on another disc, the timecode will no longer be consecutive when you use the original disc again for recording. In this case, to make the timecode consecutive, set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to REGEN.

Saving the real Time in the Timecode

Setting the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to CLOCK saves the real time in the timecode. When it is necessary to set the actual time, use the TIME/DATE page of the DIAGNOSIS menu.

For details, see “Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock” on page 39.

Setting the user bits

By setting the user bits (up to 8 hexadecimal digits), you can record user information such as the date, time, or scene number on the timecode track.

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3 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

SET.

The first (leftmost) digit of timecode flashes.

4 Use the up and down arrow buttons to

change values, and use the left and right arrow buttons to move the flashing digit. Repeat until all digits are set.

To reset the timecode value to 00 00 00 00

Press the RESET/RETURN button.

5 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

F-RUN or R-RUN.

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RESET/RETURN button

BRIGHTDISPLAYRESETHOLDDISP SEL

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2,4

1 Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT.

2 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

SET.

The first (leftmost) digit flashes.

3 Use the up and down arrow buttons to

change values, and use the left and right arrow buttons to move the flashing digit. Repeat until all digits are set.

To reset the user bit data to 00 00 00 00

Press the RESET/RETURN button.

THUMBNAIL

ESSENCE

MARK

SUB CLIP

COUNTER RC U-BITEXPAND CHAPTER

CLIP MENU

SET

S.SEL

R-RUN

REGEN

SHIFT

CLOCK

F-RUN

SET

PRESET

LEV

010

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO SEL

CH-1

AUDIO I

FRONT

REAR

WIRELES

generators of other camcorders/VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder.

Connections for timecode synchronization

Connect both the reference video signal and the external timecode as illustrated below.

Example 1: Synchronizing with an external timecode

1 GENLOCK IN 2 TC IN

a) Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the

MAINTENANCE menu, if GENLOCK is set to OFF.

External timecode

Reference video signal

4 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

F-RUN or R-RUN, corresponding to the desired operating mode for the timecode generator.

The set user bit data will be recorded for both LTC and VITC.

To store the user bit setting in memory

The user bit setting (apart from the real time) is automatically retained in memory even when the power is turned off.

Synchronizing the timecode

You can synchronize the internal timecode generator of this camcorder with an external generator for the regeneration of an external timecode. You can also synchronize the timecode

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Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders or timecode synchronization

Reference camcorder

To lock the timecode to an external source

To another camcorder to be synchronized

1 TEST OUT 2 TC OUT 3 TC IN 4 GENLOCK IN

a) Set GENLOCK to ON on the GENLOCK page of the

MAINTENANCE menu, if GENLOCK is set to OFF.

4 3

THUMBNAIL

ESSENCE

MARK

SUB CLIP

SET

S.SEL

COUNTER RC U-BITEXPAND CHAPTER

CLIP MENU

SHIFT

BRIGHTDISPLAYRESETHOLDDISP SEL

F-RUN

SET

R-RUN

PRESET

REGEN CLOCK

LEVEL

0100

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO SELECT

CH-1

CH-2

AUDIO IN

FRONT REAR

WIRELESS

GENLOCK

(OPTION)

SDI IN

TEST OUT

TC IN

TC OUT

1 Turn on the POWER switch.

2 Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK

switch to PRESET.

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3 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

F-RUN.

4 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

5 Supply a timecode signal and a

reference video signal complying with the SMPTE standard and in proper phase relationship, to the TC IN connector and to the GENLOCK IN connector, respectively.

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This operation synchronizes the internal timecode generator with the external timecode. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external timecode without losing the synchronization. However, there will be noise on the recorded image if you connect or disconnect the timecode signal during recording.

Notes

• When you finish the above procedure, the internal timecode is immediately synchronized with the external timecode and the counter display will show the value of the external timecode. However, wait for

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a few seconds until the sync generator stabilizes before recording.

• If the frequency of the reference video signal is not the same as the system frequency of the camcorder, the camera cannot be correctly genlocked. In such a case, the internal timecode is not correctly synchronized with the external timecode.

• When the GENLOCK ON/OFF item is set to OFF on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu, the timecode cannot be synchronized with the reference video signal. In this case, set the GENLOCK item to ON on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

User bit settings during timecode synchronization

When the timecode is synchronized, only the time data is synchronized with the external timecode value. Therefore, each camcorder can have its own user bit settings. You can lock the users bits of this camcorder to the user bits of external timecode by setting EXTLK UBIT in the TIMECODE page of the MAINTENANCE menu to EXT.

To release the timecode synchronization

First disconnect the external timecode, then set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.

To change the power supply from the battery pack to an external power supply during timecode synchronization

To maintain a continuous power supply, connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector before removing the battery pack. You may lose timecode synchronization if you remove the battery pack first.

Camera synchronization during timecode synchronization

During timecode synchronization, the camera is genlocked to the reference video signal input from the GENLOCK IN connector.

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Handling Discs

Discs used for recording and playback

The following Professional Discs1) can be used for recording and playback on this unit:

• PFD23A (capacity 23.3 GB)

• PFD50DLA (capacity 50.0 GB)

1) Professional Disc is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Notes

• It is not possible to use the following discs for recording or playback on this unit:

-Blu-ray Disc

- Professional Disc for Data

• PFD50DLA discs can be used only by XDCAM devices with the DL mark (see the following illustration). They cannot be used by XDCAM devices without this mark.

• Do not disassemble the cartridge.

• The supplied adhesive labels are recommended for indexing discs. Apply the label in the correct position.

Storage

• Do not store discs where they may be subjected to direct sunlight, or in other places where the temperature or humidity is high.

• Do not leave cartridges where dust may be able to gain ingress.

• Store cartridges in their cases.

Care of the discs

• Remove dust and dirt on the outside of a cartridge using a soft dry cloth.

• If condensation forms, allow ample time to dry before use.

Write-protecting discs

To protect the content recorded on the disc from accidental erasure, move the Write Inhibit tab on the lower surface of the disc in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the following figure.

Lower surface of the disc

Write Inhibit tab

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DL mark

Notes on handling

Handling

The Professional Disc is housed in a cartridge, and is designed to allow handling free of risk from dust or fingerprints. However, if the cartridge is subjected to a severe shock, for example by dropping it, this can result in damage or scratching of the disc. If the disc is scratched, it may be impossible to record video/audio, or to play back the content recorded on the disc. The discs should be handled and stored carefully.

• Do not touch the surface of the disc itself within the cartridge.

• Deliberately opening the shutter may cause damage.

Slide in the direction of the arrow

Write Inhibit tab settings

SAVE SAVE

Recording enabled Recording disabled

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You can also write protect-individual clips. For details, see “Locking (write-protecting) clips” on page 119.

Loading and unloading a disc

To load a disc

1 Turn on the POWER switch.

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POWER switch

Note

If there is condensation inside the VDR section, the message “HUMID” appears in the status display on the color LCD . If this happens, wait until the indicator goes off before going on to step 2.

2 Press the EJECT button.

This opens the lid of the disc compartment.

EJECT button

LCD monitor

V indication on the outside

The disc is loaded.

Note

To insert the disc correctly, make sure that the camcorder is in the upright position (the grip upside, the bottom downside).

To unload a disc

With the power supply on, press the EJECT button to open the disc compartment lid and eject the disc, then remove the disc. If you are not going to insert another disc, close the disc compartment lid.

To unload a disc when the power supply is off

If the battery is exhausted, it is not possible to remove the disc by pressing the EJECT button. In such cases, use the following emergency procedure to remove the disc manually.

1 Turn off the POWER switch.

2 Carry out the operation shown in the

following figure.

3 1 Insert the disc in the V direction, and

2 close the disc compartment lid manually.

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1 Open this rubber cover. 2 Using a screwdriver or similar

implement, slide the black metal plate visible inside, in the direction of the rear of the camcorder. The disc compartment lid opens. A red Phillips screw is visible inside the rubber cap.

3 Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the

screw counterclockwise (the direction shown on the rubber cap). This ejects the disc.

4 Close the rubber cover firmly.

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You need not return the screw to its original position after taking out the disc. Turning on the power makes the disc compartment mechanism operable again.

Note

Do not touch the disc or try to forcibly remove it until it has been completely ejected.

Formatting a disc

When using a new disc

An unused disc requires no formatting operation. The disc is automatically formatted so that it is ready to use when loaded into this unit.

To format a disc on which material is recorded

See page 132 for details of formatting a disc.

Note

When a recorded disc is formatted, all the data on the disc is erased. (Even locked clips (see page 119) are also erased.)

Handling of discs when recording does not end normally (salvage function)

Recording processing does not end normally if, for example, the battery pack is removed during recording, or if the power cord is disconnected during recording. Because the file system is not updated, video and audio data recorded in real time is not recognized as files and clip contents recorded up to that point are lost. However, this unit has a salvage function which can hold losses to the minimum by reconstructing clips on such discs. Note that no recorded clip contents are lost when the POWER switch is set to OFF and when battery exhaustion is detected, because the unit does not become powered off until after the end of recording processing.

Notes

• Do not disconnect the battery pack or power cord until recording processing has finished and the ACCESS indicator has gone out.

• This function salvages as much recorded material as possible after an unforeseen accident, but 100% restoration cannot be guaranteed.

• Even when this function is used, it is not possible to recover data from immediately before the interruption of recording. The amount of data lost is as follows.

- Quick salvage: From 2 to 5 seconds of data before

the interruption of recording.

- Full salvage: From 3 to 6 seconds of data before the

interruption of recording. (More data may be lost when the unit is subject to vibrations, when you switch frequently between recording and paused, and when you use functions such as Picture Cash.)

Quick salvage

When the unit is powered on again after a recording interruption due to a power interruption, with the disc still loaded in the unit, clips are reconstructed on the basis of backup data stored in nonvolatile memory and markers recorded on the disc. Processing time is about 5 seconds.

Full salvage

When recording on an XDCAM device is interrupted because of a power interruption, and a disc is manually ejected from that device with the

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power off, clips are reconstructed on the basis of markers recorded on the disc when the disc is loaded in this unit. Therefore, processing takes longer than for a quick salvage (about 30 seconds, although it depends on the state of the disc). Proceed as follows to perform a full salvage.

1 Insert the disc on which recording did

not end normally.

The following salvage message appears.

SALVAGE

TO RECORD ON THE DISC, IT IS NECESSARY TO EXECUTE SALVAGE.

SALVAGE OK?

YES NO

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2 Turn the MENU knob to move b to

“YES”, and press the MENU knob.

Salvage processing starts, and the message “EXECUTING” appears.

A results message appears when the processing finishes.

• If the salvage succeeded, the message “COMPLETED” appears.

• If the salvage failed, the message “INCOMPLETED” appears. Clips for which recording did not end normally are lost.

To exit without salvaging

Select NO in step 1 to exit without performing salvage processing. However, the status of the disc does not change. Salvage is still required to recover the clips for which recording did not end normally. The salvage message will appear again when that disc is inserted again, or when the camcorder is powered on again.

Notes

• If salvage processing is not done, sections which were recorded normally can be played back, but no new recording can be done on the disc.

• Fu ll salvage of discs recorded by this camcorder can be performed with the PDW-F1600, PDWHD1500, PDW-F800, or PDW-700. Full salvage cannot be performed with any other XDCAM device. The following message may

appear when you insert a disc that was not recorded normally. The “XXXX” in the message is a code for XDCAM devices that can salvage the disc. Refer to the table below and use one of the indicated devices to salvage the disc.

SALVAGE

DISC CANNOT BE RECORDED.

FORMAT DISC OR CONTACT SERVICE TO RUN CLIP SALVAGE PROGRAM. (XXXX)

PUSH ESCAPE SWITCH OR ROTARY ENCODER.

Code (XXXX) Model name

0002 PDW-1500/530/510/R1

0200 PDW-F70/F350/F330 (Version

0300

0301

a) Does not appear on this unit.

PDW-F70/F350/F330

1.9 or higher) PDW-F75/F355/F335

PDW-HD1500/HR1/700/680

PDW-HD1500/700 (Version 1.5 or higher) PDW-F1600/F800/680

To cancel the message and return to normal operation, exchange the disc for a usable disc and flick the CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch to the ESCAPE side, or press the MENU knob.

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Shooting

This section describes the basic procedures for shooting and recording. Before a shooting session, ensure that the camcorder is functioning properly.

For details, see “Testing the Camcorder before Shooting” on page 240.

4 Check that there are no obstructions

such as cables near the disc compartment lid. Then press the EJECT button to open the disc compartment lid.

5 After checking that the disc is not write-

protected (see page 71), load it and close the disc compartment lid.

Basic procedure for shooting: from adjusting the black balance and white balance to stopping recording

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1 Attach a fully charged battery pack.

For details, see “ Preparing a Power Supply” on page 33.

Switch settings

After turning on the power and loading a disc, set the switches and selectors as shown below and begin operation.

1 DISPLAY: ON 2 Iris: Automatic 3 Zoom: Automatic 4 OUTPUT/DCC: CAM, DCC: ON 5 F-RUN/SET/R-RUN: F-RUN or R-RUN

(set as needed)

6 AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2: AUTO

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2 Set the POWER switch to ON.

3 Press th e DISP SEL/EXPAND button to

switch the LCD monitor to status display, and check that the following conditions are met.

• The HUMID indicator is not showing. If it is, wait until it disappears.

• The battery status indicator shows at least five segments (x). If it does not, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

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1 Flick the AUTO W/B BAL switch to

BLK to adjust the black balance.

For details of black balance adjustment, see page 54.

2 Select the CC filter and ND filter to

match the lighting conditions, and adjust the white balance.

For details, see “Adjusting the white balance” on page 55.

3 Aim the camera at the subject and

adjust the focus and zoom.

4 If necessary, set the electronic shutter

for an appropriate mode and speed.

For details, see “Setti ng the Electronic Shutter” on page 59.

5 To start recording, press the REC

START button or the VTR button on the lens.

If the recording start/stop function is assigned to one of the ASSIGN 1/3/4 switches, COLOR TEMP. button, or RET button on the lens, you can also use this switch.

On how to assign functions to the ASSIGN switches, see page 204.

During recording, the REC indicator lights in the viewfinder. Perform zooming and focus control, if necessary.

Note

During recording (while the ACCESS indicator is lit) do not remove the battery pack. If you do, the internal processing for recording may not finish properly, which may cause the last few seconds of recording to be lost.

For details, see “Handling of discs when recording does not end normally (salvage function)” on page 73.

6 To stop recording, press the REC

START button or the VTR button on the lens again.

The REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off. The material recorded from step 5 to step 6 is saved as a single clip.

To check the last two seconds of the recording (recording review)

If you press the RET button on the lens while recording is paused, the last two seconds of the recording is played back. If you hold down the RET button, a low-speed reverse search begins at a position two seconds before the recording end position. When you release the RET button, the reverse search stops and playback in the forward direction begins. After playback, the camcorder is ready to start recording again. By assigning the same function as that of the RET button on the lens to the ASSIGN 1/3/4 switch or COLOR TEMP. button, you can use the switch in the same way as the lens RET button.

On how to assign functions to the ASSIGN switches, see page 204.

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 as required for

shooting.

Each time you repeat steps 5 and 6, successive clips are recorded on the disc.

REC

START

Clip 1

REC

STOP

REC START

Clip 2

REC

STOP

Clip 3

REC START

REC

STOP

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Notes

• It is not possible to record a clip shorter than 2 seconds. If you stop recording within 2 seconds of starting, this results in a 2-second clip. If you stop recording and restart within 2 seconds of the original start, this creates a single continuous clip from the original start time.

• The maximum num ber of clips that can be recorded on a single disc is 300. If an attempt is made to record more than 300 clips, the error message “MAX # Clips” appears, even if there is free capacity on the disc.

Playback control buttons

During recording, the playback control buttons (EJECT, F REV, F FWD, NEXT, PREV, PLAY/ PAUSE, STOP) have no effect.

Playing back the recorded clip

Normal playback

By pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button, you can review any length of recording on the viewfinder screen in black and white or in color on the LCD monitor. There are two other ways to review the recording. Recording review: You can view the last two

seconds of the recording on the viewfinder screen in black and white or in color on the LCD monitor.

Viewing color playback on a video monitor:

You can view the recording in color on a color video monitor without the need for any external adaptor.

You can also view playback video during a fast forward or reverse search.

For details about the switches and controls used to select the audio output signal and to adjust the audio level, see page 15 and page 22.

To freeze a picture during playback

The following operation can also be done from the RM-B170/B750 Remote Control Unit.

1 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start

playback.

2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again at

the instant when you want to freeze the picture.

The playback pauses and a frozen picture appears.

The timecode of the frozen frame is displayed in the counter display and the PLAY/PAUSE indicator now flashes (one flash/second).

To restart playback

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button once again.

Clip playback modes

You can set the clip playback mode to either of the following. Continuous playback mode: The playback

target is all of the clips on the disc (factory default setting)

Single clip playback mode: The playback target

is the currently selected clip only

To select single clip playback mode

Set SINGLE CLIP MODE in the CAM CONFIG 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu to “ON”.

Playback in single clip playback mode

Playback stops when it reaches the start or end of the clip. The next and preceding clips are not played, even if they exist on the disc. The available playback types include normal playback, and high-speed play back in the forward or reverse directions. To move to another clip, press the PREV, NEXT, F REV + PREV, or F FWD + NEXT button, or perform a thumbnail search.

Disc playback start position

Although this unit uses optical discs, it is designed to offer the most convenient features of tape playback by VTRs. One of these is the playback start position, which works in the same way as with tape, as described below.

After playback stop

The unit stops at the position where the STOP button was pressed. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to resume playback at the stop position.

After recording

The unit stops at the position where recording ended. To play back a clip, press the PREV button to move to the start frame of any clip, or press the F REV button to move to any position.

After disc insertion

The unit stops at the position of the disc when it was most recently ejected.

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Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to resume playback at the most recent position. The playback position is saved to the disc when the disc is ejected, which allows playback to start at that position whenever it is loaded into any XDCAM player.

Note

The playback position is not recorded to the disc if the disc is write-protected.

Deteriorating playback conditions

Deteriorating playback may be due to the following causes.

• Scratches and dust on the disc surface This includes fingerprints, dust from the air, tar from cigarette smoke, and so on. Scratches and soiling which occur before recording are not a problem because they are

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registered in advance as defects, and recording avoids them. However, scratches and soiling which occur after recording can lead to deteriorating playback conditions.

• Aging of disc recording layers Over several decades, the recording layers of optical discs can age and cause deteriorating playback conditions.

• Deteriorating laser diodes performance The performance of the laser diodes used in optical heads can worsen with age, leading to deteriorating playback conditions.

Refer to the Maintenance Manual for an approximate guide to when it is time to replace optical heads.

To prevent playback conditions from deteriorating

Pay attention to the following points when handling discs.

• Do not open disc cartridges and touch discs directly with your hands.

• Do not store for long periods in locations which are dusty or exposed to air circulated by fans.

• Do not store for long periods under high temperatures or in locations exposed to direct sunlight.

If playback conditions have deteriorated

Read errors occur when playback conditions continue to deteriorate. When a read error occurs, the message “DISC ERROR!” appears, the video freezes, and the audio output is suppressed.

If this happens, check the following points.

Whether the disc displays the same playback

condition on other XDCAM devices: If so,

the surface of the disc may be dirty or scratched, or the performance of the recording layers on the disc may have worsened due to age. Do not use discs with these symptoms.

Whether every disc inserted into an XDCAM

device displays the same playback conditions: If so, the performance of the

laser diodes may have deteriorated. Check the total optical output time.

Deleting the recorded clip

For details, see “Deleting clips” on page 120.

Using the Freeze Mix function

The Freeze Mix function allows you to display a freeze image over the current shooting video. For example, you can use this function to frame summer and winter shots of a landscape scene in exactly the same way, or to resume an interrupted shooting session with exactly the same framing. To use the Freeze Mix function, you need to assign it to an ASSIGN 1/3/4 switch or to the COLOR TEMP. button.

For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” (page 204)

1 Play the disc that contains the scene you

want to use as the framing standard.

2 When the scene that you want appears,

press the PLAY/PAUSE button to pause playback.

3 Press the button to which you have

assigned the Freeze Mix function.

The playback screen changes to black and white, and a freeze image appears over the current shooting video.

To change the standard image

Use the PLAY/PAUSE button, the F REV and F FWD buttons and other controls to find another image, and repeat step

4 Align the framing of the playback

image and the shooting video.

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5 Press the button to which you have

assigned the Freeze Mix function once more.

The unit exits Freeze Mix mode.

6 Start recording.

Note

If you exchange discs before starting to record, be careful to keep the unit from moving.

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Recording essence marks

Shot marks and other essence marks can be recorded on the disc. Recording essence marks for scenes containing important images and sounds enables quick access to the marked points. This increases editing efficiency.

To record a shot mark using the RET button on the lens

To make it possible to record shot marks using the RET button on the lens, carry out the following procedure. (How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.)

1 Display the ESSENCE MARK page of

the MAINTENANCE menu.

?M11 ESSENCE MARK TOP

RET SHOT MARK 1 : ON RET SHOT MARK 2 : ON

INDEX PIC POS : 0SEC

FIND MODE : R.ST

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For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

2 Select the essence mark to be recorded,

and press the MENU knob to display “ON”.

3 Repeat the step 2, as necessary.

To record shot mark 1/2

When the camcorder is in recording or playback mode, operate the lens RET button as follows.

Shot mark 1: Press the RET button once. Shot mark 2: Press the RET button twice in rapid

succession.

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“ShotMark1” or “ShotMark2” appears in the viewfinder screen for about one second near the timecode display. If the SHOT MARK 1 or SHOT MARK 2 recording function has been assigned to one of the ASSIGN 1/3/4 switches or COLOR TEMP. button, you can also use that switch to record a SHOT MARK 1 or SHOT MARK 2 essence mark.

On how to assign functions to the ASSIGN switches, see page 204.

If you connect a Windows USB keyboard to the USB connector, you can record shot marks from Shot Mark0 up to Shot Mark9 by pressing the 0 to 9 keys on the numeric keypad.

Setting clip flags with switches

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You can set three types of clip flags (OK/NG/ KEEP) during recording, immediately after recording, or during playback. Setting these flags in each clip that you record makes it easy for editors and other colleagues to find and select the clips they need. You can use switches on the unit to set these flags. But before you can do so, you need to assign the corresponding flag functions to the ASSIGN 1/3/4 switches, the COLOR TEMP. button, or the RET button on the lens (see page

204).

To set a clip flag

During recording, immediately after recording, or during playback (including search and still picture playback), press the button to which the flag function has been assigned. Press the button once at the position where you want to set the flag. The specified flag is set, and “*** ClpFlg” (***: OK, NG, or KEEP) appears near the timecode display in the viewfinder for about three seconds.

To clear a clip flag

During recording or playback, press the button to which the flag function has been assigned. Press the button twice in rapid succession. The flag is cleared, and “ClpFlg DEL.” appears for about three seconds.

You can also set and clear clip flags from a GUI screen. For details, see “Setting clip flags” (page 119).

Setting the thumbnail image at recording time

When you record a clip, you can specify which frame to use as the clip thumbnail image (see page 100). (The factory default setting is to use the first frame in the clip as the thumbnail.) For example, if all clips have the same image in their first frames, you can specify a frame a few seconds after the start of the clip, so that all thumbnails will not show the same image. (How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.)

1 Display the ESSENCE MARK page of

the MAINTENANCE menu, and press the MENU knob.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

2 Select INDEX PIC POS, and press the

MENU knob.

3 Turn the MENU knob to select the

desired time.

4 Press the MENU knob.

Starting a shoot with a few seconds of pre-stored picture data (Picture Cache function)

The camcorder has a large capacity internal memory, in which you can cache the last few seconds (maximum 30 seconds) of captured video and audio, so that recording starts from a point just before you press the REC START button or the VTR button on the lens.

Note

Picture Cache settings cannot be made while this unit is in the following states.

• The Clip Continuous Rec function is enabled.

• The Live Logging function is set to Live View mode.

Setting the Picture Cache mode/Picture Cache time

To record in Picture Cache mode, you need to turn on Picture Cache mode and set the picture

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data storage time (Picture Cache time) using the USER menu. The Picture Cache time determines the number of seconds recorded from the Picture Cache, counting back from the time when you press the REC START button or the VTR button on the lens to start recording. However, the number of seconds actually recorded from the Picture Cache may be shorter immediately after the setting of the VDR SAVE/STBY switch is changed, and in the special situations explained in the following notes.

Notes

• Storage of images to memory begins after you select Picture Cache mode. If you begin recording immediately after selecting Picture Cache mode, images from before the selection will not be recorded.

• During playback, recording review or GUI screen operations, no data is saved to the Picture Cache memory. Thus it is not possible to use this function to rerecord the last few seconds of material from playback or recording review.

To set the Picture Cache mode/Picture Cache time

(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.)

1 Display the REC FUNCTION page of

the OPERATION menu.

005 REC FUNCTION TOP

CACHE/INTVAL REC: OFF

DISC EXCHG CACHE: OFF CLIP CONT REC : OFF LIVE LOGGING : OFF

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

2 Select CACHE REC, and turn the

MENU knob to display CACHE.

3 Select CACHE REC TIME, and turn

the MENU knob to display the desired Picture Cache time.

As you turn the MENU knob, the Picture Cache time changes as follows: 0-2s y 2-4s y 4-6s y 6-8s y 8-10s y 18-20s y 28-30s.

The Picture Cache mode settings once made continue to be effective until changed. You can assign the Picture Cache on/off function to one of the ASSIGN 1/2/3/4 switches, COLOR TEMP. button, or RET button on the lens.

For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” on page 204.

Notes

• You can do a menu operation to change the Picture Cache time while the camcorder is in recording mode. However, the new setting takes effect only after the recording is finished.

• In Picture Cache mode, the internal timecode generator operating mode is always F-RUN regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch.

Camcorder operations in Picture Cache mode

The recording procedure in Picture Cache mode is basically the same as that for normal recording. However, note the following differences.

• When you record in Picture Cache mode, the picture you are shooting now is recorded to disc after the picture data sto red in memory (equal to the Picture Cache time) is recorded to disc. For this reason, disc access may continue for a short time after you press the REC START button to stop recording. During this time, the playback control buttons are disabled, as in recording mode. Also, if you press the REC START button or the VTR button on the lens to restart recording during this time, a separate clip is recorded.

• When you press the REC START button or the VTR button on the lens to restart recording during disc access, the start point of the recorded clip may be later than the Picture Cache time, especially when there are a large number of clips recorded on the disc. In Picture Cache mode, you should avoid stop and start recording operations in quick succession.

• The time disc access stops after the REC START button is pressed equals the Picture Cache time. However, if you start recording within the Picture Cache time immediately after selecting Picture Cache mode, changing the Picture Cache time or performing playback or recording review, the picture data for the duration of the Picture Cache time will not be stored in memory. Thus, the time disc access stops after the STOP button is pressed becomes shorter than the Picture Cache time.

• In Picture Cache mode, you cannot set the FRUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET to make

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timecode settings. To make timecode settings, first exit Picture Cache mode.

When power is lost during recording in Picture Cache mode

• If the POWER switch is turned off during recording in Picture Cache mode, the camcorder gets powered off after disc access has continued for a few seconds so that the picture at the moment when the POWER switch is turned off is recorded.

• If you remove the battery, pull out the DC cable, or cut power to the AC adaptor during recording in Picture Cache mode, video and audio stored in memory will be lost without being recorded to the disc. For this reason, make sure you do not replace the battery while recording.

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function)

Using the memory in the camcorder, you can capture time-lapse video. There are two modes for this function, which is known as “Interval Rec”. Auto Interval Rec mode: In Auto Interval Rec

mode, pictures are automatically shot a frame at a time at the specified interval and stored in memory. To use this function, you must set the total time for shooting (TAKE TOTAL TIME) and the length of time for recording on the disc (REC TIME).

Manual Interval Rec mode: A specified number

of frames (NUMBER OF FRAME) is recorded when you press the REC START button or the lens VTR button. There are two Manual Interval Rec modes: a single shot mode in which recording is done once with each press of the button, and a consecutive mode in which recording is done repeatedly at a specified interval after the button is pressed.

A pre-lighting function is available in Auto Interval Rec mode and the consecutive mode of Manual Interval Rec mode. This function automatically turns on the light before recording starts, which allows you to record pictures under stable light and color temperature conditions.

Note

Interval Rec settings cannot be made while this unit is in the following states.

• The Disc Exchange Cache function is enabled.

• The Clip Continuous Rec function is enabled.

• The Live Logging function is set to Live View mode.

Operation limitations during recording

Item Description

(i.LINK)

S400 connector Time code The internal time code

Audio signals Not recorded. Playback control buttons

Menu operations The settings of the Interval Rec-

Cannot be used.

generator runs in R-RUN mode regardless of how the F-RUN/ SET/R-RUN switch is set.

• Auto Interval Rec mode and

the consecutive mode of Manual Interval Rec mode

The EJECT, F REV, F FWD, NEXT, PREV, PLAY/PAUSE and STOP buttons are disabled. To use these buttons, stop recording by pressing the REC START button or the VTR button on the lens.

• The single shot mode of

Manual Interval Rec mode

The F REV, F FWD, NEXT, PREV, PLAY/PAUSE, and STOP buttons are disabled. To use these buttons, exit the Interval Rec mode by pressing the EJECT button.

related items on the REC FUNCTION page of the OPERATION menu cannot be changed. To change the settings, do either of the following.

• Auto Interval Rec mode and

the consecutive mode of Manual Interval Rec mode

Stop recording by pressing the REC START button or the VTR button on the lens.

• The single shot mode of

Manual Interval Rec mode

Exit the Interval Rec mode by pressing the EJECT button.

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Item Description

When the camcorder power is switched off

• When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the camcorder will switch off by itself after disc access has continued for a few seconds to record the picture data stored in memory.

• If you remove the battery, unplug the DC cable, or cut power to the AC adaptor, picture data stored before recording stops (a maximum of ten seconds) may be lost. Take care when replacing the battery.

Auto Interval Rec mode settings and shooting

To make settings

1 Display the REC FUNCTION page of

the OPERATION menu.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

2 Select CACHE/INTVAL REC, and

turn the MENU knob to display “A.INT”.

005 REC FUNCTION TOP

CACHE/INTVAL REC: A.INT TAKE TOTAL TIME : 5MIN REC TIME : 5SEC PRE-LIGHTING : OFF

DISC EXCHG CACHE: OFF

CLIP CONT REC : OFF LIVE LOGGING : OFF

As you turn the MENU knob, the setting changes as follows: OFF y CACHE y A.INT y M.INT.

3 Select TAKE TOTAL TIME, and turn

the MENU knob to select the desired total time for shooting.

As you turn the MENU knob, the setting changes as follows: 5MIN y 10MIN y 15MIN y 20MIN y 30MIN y 40MIN

y 50MIN y 1H y 2H y 3H y 4H y 5H y 7H y 10H y 15H y 20H y 30H y 40H y 50H y 70H y

100H. Here MIN means minutes (5MIN is 5 minutes) and H means hours (1H is one hour).

4 Select REC TIME, and turn the MENU

knob to select the desired time to be recorded on the disc.

As you turn the MENU knob, the setting changes as follows: 5SEC y 10SEC y 15SEC y 20SEC y 30SEC y 40SEC y 50SEC y 1MIN ... 85MIN. Here SEC means seconds (5SEC is 5 seconds) and MIN means minutes (1MIN is one minute). You cannot set a REC TIME that is more than one thirtieth of TAKE TOTAL TIME. The setting value changes within the range that can be set. For example: When TAKE TOTAL TIME is set to 1H, the maximum value of REC TIME is 2 MIN. (60 minutes divided by 30 gives 2 minutes.)

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5 As required, select PRE-LIGHTING,

and turn the MENU knob to select the lighting on-time before recording starts.

As you turn the MENU knob, the setting changes as follows: OFF y 2SEC y 5SEC y 10SEC.

Note

Set the LIGHT switch on the camcorder to AUTO to turn on the light before recording. The light switch must also be set to ON. With these settings, the light turns on and off automatically. However, the light remains on continuousl y if the off time is 5 seconds or less. When the LIGHT switch is set to MANUAL and the light switch is set to ON, the light remains on continuously. (The light does not turn on and off automatically.)

When the setting is completed, the message “AUTO INTERVAL **M**S” appears along the bottom of the viewfinder screen. “**M**S” indicates the shooting interval. For example, the message “AUTO INTERVAL 00M04S” indicates that the shooting interval is four seconds.

The camcorder exits Auto Interval Rec mode whenever it is powered off. However, the TAKE TOTAL TIME, REC TIME, and PRELIGHTING settings are maintained. You do not need to set them again the next time you use Auto Interval Rec mode.

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To shoot and record

1 After performing the basic procedures

for shooting and recording, following the instructions in “Basic Procedure for Shooting” (page 75), secure the camcorder so that it will not move.

2 Press the REC START button or the

VTR button on the lens.

The camcorder starts recording in Auto Interval Rec mode. When you use the PRELIGHTING function, recording starts after the light is switched on. The actual recording to disc begins when the camcorder has saved about ten seconds of video in memory, so disc access is intermittent.

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While recording in Auto Interval Rec mode, the TALLY (green tally) indicator in the viewfinder flashes (4 flashes/second) and the message “AUTO INTERVAL **M**S” flashes on the viewfinder screen. When the camcorder is capturing the picture in memory, the REC (recording, red tally) indicator in the viewfinder lights. After the length of time for recording on the disc (REC TIME) has elapsed, the camcorder automatically stops recording.

To interrupt shooting

Press the REC START button or the VTR button on the lens. Disc access may occur for recording picture data already stored in memory.

To continue shooting

Press the REC START button or the VTR button on the lens again.

To exit Auto Interval Rec mode

Do either of the following.

• Set the POWER switch to OFF.

• Set CACHE/INTVAL REC to OFF on the REC FUNCTION page of the OPERATION menu.

Time required for shooting and time required for recording on the disc

Auto Interval Rec mode is effective for shooting objects that move very slowly. To use this function, you need to set the total time for shooting (TAKE TOTAL TIME) and the length of time for recording on the disc (REC TIME). The time required for shooting is the time required to capture the very slowly moving

subject, and the camcorder must be arranged so that during this time the subject is always in the frame. The disc recording time indicates the running time of the completed recording. The camcorder calculates the time-lapse interval from these two times.

Total time for shooting (TAKE TOTAL TIME)

Shooting interval

Time for recording on the disc (REC TIME)

Manual Interval Rec mode settings and shooting

Manual Interval Rec has the following two modes. Single shot mode: Each time the REC START

button or VTR button on the lens is pressed, the camcorder captures to memory a single shot consisting of the specified number of video frames.

Consecutive mode: Once the REC START

button or VTR button on the lens is pressed, the camcorder captures consecutive shots to memory at the specified interval, with each shot consisting of the specified number of video frames.

To make settings

1 Display the REC FUNCTION page of

the OPERATION menu.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

2 Select CACHE/INTVAL REC, and

turn the MENU knob to display “M.INT”.

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005 REC FUNCTION TOP

CACHE/INTVAL REC: M.INT NUMBER OF FRAME : 1 TRIGGER INTERVAL: M

DISC EXCHG CACHE: OFF

CLIP CONT REC : OFF LIVE LOGGING : OFF

As you turn the MENU knob, the setting changes as follows: OFF y CACHE y A.INT y M.INT. When M. INT appears, the camcorder is in Manual Interval Rec mode and the TALLY (green tally) indicator in the viewfinder flashes.

3 Select NUMBER OF FRAME, and turn

the MENU knob to select the desired number of frames to be recorded in each shot.

As you turn the MENU knob, the setting changes as follows: 1 y 3 y 6.

4 Select TRIGGER INTERVAL, and

turn the MENU knob to select the desired trigger mode or length of interval.

As you turn the MENU knob, the setting changes as follows: M y 1SEC y 2SEC

y 3SEC y 4SEC y 5SEC y 6SEC y 7SEC y 8SEC y 9SEC y 10SEC y 15SEC y 20SEC y 30SEC y

40SEC y 50SEC y 1MIN y 2MIN y 3MIN y 4MIN y 5MIN y 6MIN y 7MIN y 8MIN y 9MIN y 10MIN y 15MIN y 20MIN y 30MIN y 40MIN

y 50MIN y 1H y 2H y 3H y 4H y 6H y 12H y 24H.

Here SEC means seconds (5SEC is 5 seconds) and MIN means minutes (1MIN is one minute).

M: The single shot mode (recording only one

shot after one operation). In the viewfinder, the TALLY (green tally) indicator flashes twice per second.

A setting value other than “M”: The

consecutive mode (recording shots repeatedly after one operation). In the viewfinder, the TALLY (green tally) indicator flashes four times per second.

5 When a setting value other than “M”

(the consecutive mode) is selected in step 4, select PRE-LIGHTING, and turn the MENU knob to select the lighting on-time before recording starts as required.

As you turn the MENU knob, the setting changes as follows: OFF y 2SEC y 5SEC y 10SEC.

Note

When the setting is completed, the following message appears along the bottom of the viewfinder screen. In single shot mode: MANU INTERVAL *

FRAME

In consecutive mode: INTERVAL * SEC (MIN/

H) * FRAME “* SEC”, “* MIN”, and “* H” indicate the length of interval and “* FRAME” indicates the number of frames.

The camcorder exits Manual Interval Rec mode whenever it is powered off. However, the NUMBER OF FRAME, TRIGGER INTERVAL, and PRE-LIGHTING settings are maintained. You do not need to set them again the next time you use Manual Interval Rec mode.

To shoot and record

1 After performing the basic procedures

for shooting and recording, following

the instructions in “Basic Procedure for

Shooting” (page 75), secure the

camcorder so that it will not move.

2 Press the REC START button or the

VTR button on the lens.

The camcorder starts recording in Manual

Interval Rec mode. When you use the PRE-

LIGHTING function, recording starts after

the light is switched on.

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While recording in Manual Interval Rec mode, the TALLY (green tally) indicator in the viewfinder flashes (2 or 4 flashes/second) and the message “MANU INTERVAL (* SEC) * FRAME” flashes on the viewfinder screen.

To exit Manual Interval Rec mode

Do one of the following.

• In the single shot mode, press the EJECT button.

• In the consecutive m ode, press the REC START button or the lens VTR button to stop recording.

• Set the POWER switch to OFF.

After the camcorder has exited from Manual Interval Rec mode, it records picture data stored in memory to the disc.

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Exchanging discs while recording (Disc Exchange Cache function)

Even if you run out of free disc capacity while recording, you can continue recording by using the Disc Exchange Cache function. This function enables seamless recording over extended recording sessions, too long to fit on one disc, by recording to the unit’s internal memory while you exchange the disc.

Notes

• Disc Exchange Cache settings cannot be made while this unit is in the following states.

- The Interval Rec function is enabled.

- The Clip Continuous Rec function is enabled.

- The Live Logging function is set to Live View mode.

• The unit’s internal memory is not unlimited, so the video and audio may be interrupted if it takes too long to exchange the disc.

To enable the Disc Exchange Cache function

1 Display the REC FUNCTION page of

the OPERATION menu.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

2 Select DISC EXCHG CACHE, and

turn the MENU knob to display “ON”.

The TALLY (green tally) indicator lights in the viewfinder.

To exchange discs with the function enabled

When the disc exchange cache function is enabled, the following procedure allows you to exchange discs while continuing to record.

1 Press the REC START button or the

VTR button on the lens to start recording.

The REC (recording, red tally) indicator lights in the viewfinder, and the tally indicator lights.

2 Press the EJECT button with the unit

still in the recording state.

The REC (recording, red tally) indicator in the viewfinder and the tally indicator flash (once per second), and the disc is ejected.

If the message “DISC FULL!” appears

You can continue recording, because video and audio continue to be saved to internal memory. Press the EJECT button and continue to step 3.

Note

Do not stop recording before pressing the EJECT button. If you stop recording, the unit will stop storing video and audio in internal memory and this function will not work.

3 Quickly remove the disc, insert a

formatted blank disc, and close the cover.

When the disc is loaded, the REC (recording, red tally) indicator in the viewfinder and the tally indicator change to lit, and recording continues.

If the REC indicator and tally indicator begin flashing rapidly during the disc exchange

If the indicators change to flashing twice per second, that means that the unit’s internal memory is almost full. Complete the disc exchange quickly.

Notes

• If you insert a disc that cannot be recorded (such as a full disc or one with the Write Inhibit tab of the disc set to the recording disabled pos ition), the unit ejects that disc as soon as it is recognized.

• Recording may not start immediately if you insert an unformatted disc, or a disc that already

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contains a large number of clips. As a result, the video and audio may be interrupted.

Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec function

Normally, a clip is created as an independent file each time that you start and stop recording. But this function allows you to start and stop recording while continuously recording to the same clip, for as long as the function remains enabled. This is convenient when you do not want to generate a large number of short clips, and when you want to record without worrying about exceeding the clip limit (up to 300 clips). It is still easy to find recording start points, because a Rec Start essence mark is recorded at the recording start point each time you start recording.

1 Display the REC FUNCTION page in

the OPERATION menu.

See “Basic menu operations” (page 189) for more information about menu operations.

2 Select CLIP CONT REC and turn the

MENU knob until ON appears.

“CONT” appears in the viewfinder, and the function is enabled.

You can assign the Clip Continuous Rec on/off function to one of the ASSIGN 1/2/3/4 switches, the COLOR TEMP. button, or the RET button on the lens.

For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” on page 204.

Note

Clip Continuous Rec settings cannot be made while this unit is in the following states.

• The Picture Cache function is enabled.

• The Interval Rec function is enabled.

• The Disc Exchange Cache function is enabled.

• The Live Logging function is set to Live View mode.

To stop the function

When the function is enabled, you can stop it by executing any of the following operations. (A new clip will be created when you next start recording.)

• Operate on a clip (lock, delete, or rename a clip)

• Establish a network or FAM connection

•Eject the disc

• Change the recording format

• Power the unit off

To disable the function

Set CLIP CONT REC in the REC FUNCTION page of the OPERATION menu to OFF.

Retaking the most recent clip

A retake function is available, making it easy to erase and retake the most recently recorded clip. To use the retake function, you need to assign it to one of the ASSIGN 1/3/4 switches or COLOR TEMP. button in advance.

For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” on page 204.

Example: After recording clip 3, you want to delete it and record a new clip 3 after clip 2.

Clip 1 Clip 2

Clip 3

New clip

To retake the most recent clip

With recording paused or after the end of a recording review (see page 76), proceed as follows.

1 Hold down the button to which the

retake function has been assigned.

While the button is held down, the last frame of the recorded clip and the message “PUSH RET FOR CLIP DELETE” appears.

2 In this state, press the RET button.

The message “DELETING LAST CLIP” appears, and the processing for deleting the last recorded clip begins. When the deleting has finished, the message “LAST CLIP WAS DELETED” appears.

Notes

• The retake function cannot be used when the Clip Continuous Rec function is enabled.

• If an operation (other than recording review) which is not a retake operation is carried out after the last clip has been recorded, the retake function does not work even when the camcorder is in the recording pause state. In this case, the message “RE-TAKE NOT ALLOWED!” appears. When you want to replace the last clip with a new clip, delete the clip (see page 120). Once you carry out a retake operation, the last clip is

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deleted even if you do not carry out a recording operation afterwards.

Assigning user-defined clip titles automatically

About the automatic title generation function

By default, clips on each disc are assigned names in the range C0001.MXF to C9999.MXF. For this reason, two discs can contain clips with the same names. The automatic title generation function allows you to assign titles to all of the clips on several discs, which facilitates clip management. For example, if the titles TITLE00001 to TITLE00020 are assign ed to clips C0001.MXF to C0020.MXF on disc 1, then the titles

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TITLE00021 to TITLE00037 are assigned to clips C0001.MXF to C0017.MXF on disc 2.

Titles are made up of prefixes, up to 10 characters in length, and five-digit serial numbers such as TITLE 00001.

C0020.MXF

C0002.MXF

C0001.MXF

However, to choose from a prefix list, you must create the list beforehand on a computer and transfer it to the unit’s internal memory with a “Memory Stick”.

Setting the initial value of the serial number

The initial value of the serial number can be set to 00001 (the default) or to any other number. The number is automatically incremented by 1 each time you record a clip. When it reaches 99999, it returns to 00001 for the next clip.

Note

Duplicate clip titles can be generated depending on the serial number setting, for example if you reset the serial number to the original value after recording several clips. Care should be taken when setting the serial number.

To assign user-defined titles automatically when clips are recorded

(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.)

1 Display the CLIP TITLE page of the

OPERATION menu.

027 CLIP TITLE TOP

TITLE : DSABL

TITLE00020

TITLE00001

Clips recorded on Disc 1

C0017.MXF

C0002.MXF

C0001.MXF

TITLE00037

TITLE00022

TITLE00021

Clips recorded on Disc 2

Setting the title prefix

You can assign title prefixes by choosing from a prefix list stored in internal memory, or by entering the prefix directly.

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For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

2 Select “TITLE” and then press the

MENU knob.

3 Turn the MENU knob to display

“ENABL” and then press the MENU knob.

027 CLIP TITLE TOP

TITLE : ENABL SELECT PREFIX : EXEC CLEAR NUMERIC : EXEC LOAD PREFIX DATA: EXEC PREFIX : TITLE NUMERIC : 00001

Clip titles will be generated automatically if you record in this state.

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The title of the next clip to be recorded will be a combination of the prefix in the PREFIX field and the serial number in the NUMERIC field.

To create a list of title prefix strings

Prepare the data beforehand according to the following rules.

File name

Assign the name “TITLES.TXT” to the file.

Input format

Enter title prefixes one at time, separated by newline (CRLF) characters. Prefixes can be up to 10 characters long. A prefix file can contain up to 20 prefixes.

Allowable characters

• Digits: 0 to 9

• Alphabetic characters: a to z, A to Z

• The following symbols: !, #, $, %, &, ', ( , ), ~, =, -, ^, @, [, ], {, }, +, ; (semicolon), , (comma), . (period), _ (underscore)

•Space

Title prefix list example

Tennis<CRLF> Basketball<CRLF> Skiing_1<CRLF> Skiing_2<CRLF>

To transfer a title prefix list to the internal memory of the camcorder

(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.)

1 Copy the title prefix file (TITLES.TXT)

to the following directory on the “Memory Stick”.

\\MSSONY\PRO\XDCAM\GENERAL\VA L_LIST

Note

This directory is created when you insert a “Memory Stick” into the camcorder. Do not create this directory yourself on a computer.

select “LOAD PREFIX DATA” and then press the MENU knob.

“MEMORY STICK ACCESS” appears, and the file on the “Memory Stick” (TITLES.TXT) is transferred to the internal memory of the unit. The message “COMPLETE!” appears when the transfer finishes.

Note

The message “FILE NOT FOUND!” appears if no list of title prefixes is found. Check the location where the file is stored on the “Memory Stick”.

To select a prefix from the title prefix list

(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.)

1 Display the CLIP TITLE page of the

OPERATION menu.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

2 Select “SELECT PREFIX” and then

press the MENU knob.

A list of up to 20 title prefixes appears.

P00 TITLE PREFIX ESC

001: Tennis 002: Basketball 003: Skiing_1 004: Skiing_2 005: Athletics 006: Aquatics 007: Cycling 008: Softball 009: Fencing 010: Sailing

Note

When no list of title prefi xes has been transferred to the internal memory of this unit, only the initial value “TITLE” appears.

3 Select the desired title prefix from the

list, and then press the MENU knob.

The CLIP TITLE page appears again, and the selected prefix appears in the PREFIX field.

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2 Insert a “Memory Stick” with the title

prefix file (TITLES.TXT) into the “Memory Stick” slot of the camcorder.

3 On the CLIP TITLE page of the

OPERATION menu (see page 156),

To enter a title prefix directly

(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.)

1 Display the CLIP TITLE page on the

OPERATION menu.

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For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

2 Select “PREFIX” and then press the

MENU knob.

A prefix string appears.

027 CLIP TITLE TOP

TITLE : ENABL SELECT PREFIX : EXEC CLEAR NUMERIC : EXEC LOAD PREFIX DATA: EXEC PREFIX : TITLE !#$%&'()+,-.0123456789; =@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV WXYZ[]^_abcdefghijklmnop qrstuvwxyz{}~ INS DEL RET ESC END

3 Move x onto the character you want to

change, and then press the MENU

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knob.

4 Turn the MENU knob to move x onto

the desired character in the list of selectable characters, and then press the MENU knob.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the

remaining characters.

6 When you have finished entering the

prefix, turn the MENU knob to move x to “END” and then press the MENU knob.

The camcorder exits prefix input mode, and the original CLIP TITLE page appears.

To set the initial value of the clip title serial number

You can set the initial value of the clip title serial number to 00001 (default) or to any 5-digit value.

To return the initial value to 00001

(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.)

1 Display the CLIP TITLE page on the

OPERATION menu.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

2 Select “CLEAR NUMERIC”and then

press the MENU knob.

The message “CLEAR OK? bYES NO” appears.

3 Select “YES” and then press the MENU

knob.

The value in the NUMERIC field returns to

00001.

To set the initial value to any number

(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.)

1 Display the CLIP TITLE page on the

OPERATION menu.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

2 Select “NUMERIC” and then press the

MENU knob.

3 Move x onto the digit you want to

change, and then press the MENU knob.

4 Turn the MENU knob to move x onto

the desired digit in the list of selectable digits, and then press the MENU knob.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the

remaining digits.

6 When you have finished entering the

value, turn the MENU knob to move x to “END” and then press the MENU knob.

The camcorder exits numeric input mode, and the original CLIP TITLE page appears.

To check clip titles

Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail screen, and select the clip whose title you want to check. The title of the selected clip appears in the upper left of the screen.

See “Clip thumbnail screen” (page 102) for more information about the thumbnail screen.

Notes

• It is not possible to specify 00000 as the initial value. Even if you enter 00000, the value is reset to 00001 when the camcorder exits numeric input mode.

• The value of the serial number is incremented by 1 every time a title is generated. When the value reaches 99999, the next number restarts from 00001.

• Duplicate clip titles can be generated if you reset the serial number after recording several clips or the same is true depending on the value setting. Care should be taken when setting the serial number.

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Assigning user-defined names to clips and clip lists

The following standard format names are assigned automatically to clips and clip lists that are created or recorded by XDCAM devices.

Clips: C0001.MXF to C9999.MXF Clip lists: E0001E01.SMI to E0099E01.SMI

When you record or create clips and clip lists, you can assign user-defined names instead of the standard format names. Assigning meaningful names to clips and clip lists can facilitate file management.

Limitations

• Letters, numbers an d symbols from the Unicode

2.0 character set can be used. However, the following control characters and symbols cannot be used.

- Control characters: U+0000 to U+001F, U+007F

- Symbols: ", *, /, :, <, >, ?, \, |

• Depending on the character type, the length of name (“C*” part) may be limited to 14 characters. (The limit for ASCII characters is 56 characters.)

• All file name extensions are converted automatically to uppercase.

• Titles are used as user-defined clip names on this unit. Therefore, the available characters are limited to those supported by the title function.

• Files generated along with clips and clip lists are assigned the same names (the “C*” or “E*” part of the following file names).

- Clips: Metadata files (C*M01.XML), user

metadata files (C*M02.KLV), proxy AV data files (C*S01.MXF)

- Clip lists: Metadata files (E*M01.XML)

• The following names cannot be assigned.

- Clips: C0000.MXF

- Clip lists: E0000E01.SMI, E0100E01.SMI to

E9999E01.SMI, E0000.SMI, E0100.SMI to E9999.SMI

• The following names should be avoided.

- Clips: C5000.MXF to C9999.MXF

- Clip lists: E0001.SMI to E0099.SMI

C0001.MXF

TITLE00001

When sub item “AUTO NAMING” is set to “C****”

TITLE00001.MXF

TITLE00001

When sub item “AUTO NAMING” is set to “TITLE”

(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the MENU knob to move b to the desired item.)

1 Before starting, set TITLE on the CLIP

TITLE page of the OPERATION menu to ENABL and set a title (see page 88).

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

2 Display the FILE NAMING page of the

OPERATION menu.

3 Select NAMING FORM and then press

the MENU knob.

4 Turn the MENU knob to display

“FREE” and then press the MENU knob.

You can now enter a user-defined name.

028 FILE NAMING TOP

NAMING FORM: FREE AUTO NAMING: C****

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To assign clip names on this unit

The title assigned to a clip is also used as the name of that clip (or the file name).

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5 Turn the MENU knob to select “AUTO

NAMING” and then press the MENU knob.

6 Turn the MENU knob to display

“TITLE” and then press the MENU knob.

The same name will now be given to newly recorded clips.

Notes

• An FTP client software that supports UTF-8 is required to use Unicode characters other than ASCII characters. Command prompt FTP commands do not support UTF-8.

• When the first letter of the title setting on the CLIP AUTO TITLING menu is a space or period (.), the cli p name is the title string minus the first letter.

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and FTP

Carry out steps 2 to 4 of “To assign clip names on this unit” (page 91).

It is now possible to write, transfer, and rename clips and clip lists with user-defined names over file access mode (FAM) connections (see page

229) and FTP connections (see page 233).

Fuji.MXF

User-defined clip names can be used by FAM and FTP

Sakura.SMI

User-defined clip list names can be used by FAM and FTP

To check clip names

Press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail screen, and select the clip whose name you want to check. The name of the selected clip appears in the upper left of the screen.

See “Clip thumbnail screen” (page 102) for more information.

Note

The item at the upper left of the screen is displayed according to the following order of priority. Title > user-defined clip name > standard format clip name Therefore, the display of this item changes as follows, depending on whether or not there is a title.

• When a title has been set as a clip name on this unit, the title is displayed for clips recorded on this unit.

• The user-defined name or standard format name is displayed for clips without a title.

To check clip information (name, title, etc.)

For details, see “Checking clip properties” (page 116).

Using planning metadata

Planning metadata is a file that contains metadata about the clips to be shot and recorded. To use planning metadata, you need to load a planning metadata file into the unit’s memory before starting to shoot. There are three ways to load files.

• Automatically load a file that has been written to the following directory on a Professional Disc via an FTP or FAM connection. If you do not want to load a file automatically, add a “load” property to the PlanningMetadata tag and set the value of the property to “false”, as shown in the shaded part of the following example. Example: <PlanningMetadata …

load="false"

• Use a GUI screen to load a file that has been

version="1.00">

written to the following directories on a Professional Disc or a USB flash drive (see page 129).

• Use a web browser to load a planning metadata file (see page 134). (You must install the CBKZ-UPG01 Software Upgrade Key.)

File creation rules

File location File name

Professional Disc:

General/Sony/ Planning

Recording video from external devices

You can select between recording of data shot by the camera and recording of data input from an external device by using a menu or by using the ASSIGN 2 switch.

Notes

• If you want to use the ASSIGN 2 switch, you must assign the video switching function to the ASSIGN 2 switch beforehand (see page 204).

• Switching by the ASSIGN 2 switch takes priority over switching by the menu. (Switching by menu is not possible if the function has been assigned to the ASSIGN 2 switch.)

• Video breakup may occur around the switch if you switch the input during recording.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic menu operations” on page 189.

2 Select REC VIDEO SOURCE, and turn

the MENU knob to display “EXT”.

3 Select EXT VIDEO SOURCE, and turn

the MENU knob to select the desired signal to be recorded.

As you turn the MENU knob, the setting changes as follows: HDSDI y VBS

1) HDSDI cannot be selected when an SD recording

format is selected.

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2) Does not appear when the optional CBK-SC02 Analog Composite Input Board is not installed.

After you complete this setting, you can record the video signals of external devices by inputting the SDI signals selected in step 3 to the SDI IN (OPTION) connector.

Recording analog composite signals (with the CBK-SC02 installed)

When the optional CBK-SC02 Analog Composite Input Board is installed in this unit, you can record analog composite signals input to the GENLOCK IN connector. When an HD recording format (MPEG HD422 50, or MPEG HD420 HQ/SP) is selected, analog composite signals are upconverted to HD signals before recording.

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Note

Even if the GENLOCK item on the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to OFF, the unit automatically genlocks to external video signals that are input to the GENLOCK IN connector. When GENLOCK is set to OFF, the genlock is cancelled when the input of external video signals stops and the unit switches to camera shooting.

1 Display the SOURCE SEL page of the

OPERATION menu.

2 Select REC VIDEO SOURCE, and turn

the MENU knob to display “EXT”.

3 Select EXT VIDEO SOURCE, and turn

the MENU knob to display “VBS”.

1) Does not appear when the optional CBK-SC02 Analog Composite Input Board is not installed.

After you complete this setting, you can record external video signals by inputting analog composite signals to the GENLOCK IN connector.

Using the Live Logging function

The Live Logging function allows you to transfer proxy AV data to a computer as you are shooting, or to send and receive metadata between this unit and a computer. On this unit, you can transfer data via Ethernet or a wireless LAN.

This function allows you to do the following on your computer.

• View proxy AV data

• Add and edit metadata (titles, comments, essence marks, and so on)

• Create clip lists

After adding or editing metadata, or creating a clip list, you can transfer the metadata or clip list from the computer back to this unit for recording on the original disc.

1) The CBKZ-UPG01 Software Upgrade Key must be

installed to use the Live Logging function.

2) To make wireless LAN connections, you must install

the optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi adapter and the CBKZ-UPG01 Software Upgrade Key.

See page 208 for more information about wireless LAN settings.

There are two Live Logging operating modes: Live mode and Live View mode. The following table lists the main functions provided by each operating mode.

Operating mode

Live

Live View

Notes

• The CBKZ-UPG01 Software Upgrade Key must be installed to use the Live Logging function.

• In Live View mode, it is not possible to set time data by setting the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. To set time data, first switch from Live View mode to another operating mode.

• Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, time data advances in F-RUN mode while the unit is operating in Live View mode.

• In Live View mode, it is not possible to set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to REGEN and record timecode that is continuous with timecode read from the disc.

Main functions as seen from this unit

• Send clip metadata

• Write edited clip metadata back to disc

• Receive planning metadata

• Receive clip lists

• Same functions as above

• Send proxy AV data

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To record with the Live Logging function enabled

On the REC FUNCTION page of the OPERATION menu, set LIVE LOGGING to one of the following.

LIVE: Live mode VIEW: Live view mode

Notes

• “LIVE LOGGING” does not appear in the REC FUNCTION page of the OPERATION menu unless the CBKZ-UPG01 Software Upgrade Key is installed.

• It is not possible to enable the Live Logging function while this unit is in the following state.

- The proxy data recording function is enabled.

• It is not possible to set the Live Logging function to Live View mode while this unit is in the following states.

- The Picture Cache function is enabled.

- The Interval Rec function is enabled.

- The Disc Exchange Cache function is enabled.

- The Clip Continuous Rec function is enabled.

• The Live Logging function is disabled automatically whenever you enable the proxy data recording function.

(while this unit’s ACCESS indicator is lit). Doing so can corrupt the data on the USB flash drive and make it unusable.

To enable proxy data recording and copying to USB flash drives

Before starting, set ETHERNET/USB in the POWER SAVE page of the OPERATION menu to “ENABL”.

1 In the OPERATION menu, display the

MEMORY REC page.

See “Basic menu operations” (page 189) for more information about menu operations.

2 Select MEMORY REC, and turn the

MENU knob until ENABL appears.

030 MEMORY REC TOP

MEMORY REC : ENABL

COPY CURRENT CLP : EXEC COPY ALL CLIPS : EXEC ABORT COPY : EXEC

DEL ALL MEM CLP : EXEC FORMAT MEMORY : EXEC

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Recording proxy data

You can connect a USB flash drive to the USB connector and use it to save proxy data. (Here, “proxy data” refers to proxy AV data for the clips on the disc as well as to metadata.) You can then connect this USB flash drive to a computer to view the recorded proxy AV data, to edit and en ter metadata (title s, comments, essen ce marks, and so on), and to create clip lists.

1) When recording of proxy data finishes, the planning

metadata that has been loaded into this unit (if any) is also copied to the USB flash drive. The data is saved in the following directories, which are created automatically when a USB flash drive is mounted.

• Proxy AV data: \MSSONY\PRO\XDCAM\ MEMDISC\PROAVID\Sub

• Metadata: \MSSONY\PRO\XDCAM\MEMDISC\ PROAVID\Clip

• Planning metadata: \MSSONY\PRO\XDCAM\ MEMDISC\PROAVID\General\Sony\Planning

Notes

• USB flash drives must be formatted with the FAT32 file system. If a drive is formatted with any other file system, reformat it on this unit (see page 99).

• Never remove a USB flash drive or disconnect the battery pack or power cord while it is being accessed

This enables proxy data recording and copying from discs to USB flash drives.

Notes

• It is not possible to make proxy data recording settings while this unit is in the following states.

- Wireless LAN connections are enabled.

• The Live Logging function is disabled automatically whenever you enable the proxy data recording function.

To record proxy data while synchronizing with disc recording

1 Connect a USB flash drive to the USB

connector.

2 Check the memory symbol and the

memory remaining display (see page

30).

3 After confirming that the USB flash

drive has enough free capacity, press the REC START button or the VTR button on the lens to start recording as

normal.

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The clip’s proxy data is written to the USB flash drive at the same time that the clip is recorded to the disc.

1) After the unit is power ed on. some time is required for the memory symbol to appear. However, if the connected USB flash drive has enough free memory and recording is enabled, then recording of proxy data to the USB flash drive begins as soon as recording starts, even if the memory symbol has not yet appeared. The proxy data is the same data as the proxy data for clips that are recorded to the disc.

Notes

• If you start recording immediately after powering the

unit on, and then stop recording after only a short time, the recording operation does not end until the unit has recognized the USB flash drive and r ecorded the proxy data to it. Note that if you enable thi s function and start recording without connecting a USB flash drive, recording will take longe r because the unit will require

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more time to recognize that no flash drive is connected.

• The message “USB MEMORY INHIBIT!” or “USB

M. INHI” appears if you connect and attempt to access a write protected USB flash drive, In this case, remove the USB flash drive, set it to enable recording, and connect it again.

• The message “MEM REC NG!” appears if you start

recording without a USB flash drive connected. After recording stops, connect a USB flash drive, refer to “To copy the proxy data of a clip on a disc to a USB flash drive”, and copy the proxy data that could not be written to the USB flash drive during recording.

• It is not possible to record proxy data to a USB flash

drive while the Clip Continuous Rec function is enabled. If you attempt to do so, the message “MEM REC NG!” appears and the data is not recorded. To record the proxy data, stop recording and copy the data to the USB flash drive as explained below in “To copy the proxy data of a clip on a disc to a USB flash drive”, and then resume shooting.

• Never disconnect the battery pack or power cord while

recording to a USB flash drive (while the ACCESS indicator of this unit is lit). If you do so, recording processing will not end normally, and the clip proxy data that was recorded to the USB flash drive before the interruption will be lost.

• The message “MEM REC NG!” appears if the USB

flash drive runs out of memory during recording (while the ACCESS indicator of this unit is lit), and the clip proxy data that was being recorded immediately before the message appeared is lost. If this occurs, exchange the USB flash drive, refer to “To copy the proxy data of a clip on a disc to a USB flash drive”, and copy the proxy data that could not be recorded.

• It is not possible to record proxy data to a USB flash

drive only.

To stop recording

Recording to a USB flash drive stops whenever recording to the disc stops. To stop recording to the USB flash drive only, set MEMORY REC on the MEMORY REC page of the OPERATION menu to “DSABL”.

To copy the proxy data of a clip on a disc to a USB flash drive

Proceed as follows to select an already recorded clip on a disc and copy its proxy data to a USB flash drive.

Note

The following functions stop during execution of a copy.

• Playback cue up

• Picture Cache recording

1 Search for the video of the clip (being

played or stopped) that you want to copy.

2 Select COPY CURRENT CLP in the

MEMORY REC page of the OPERATION menu, and then press the MENU knob.

The message “EXECUTE OK?” appears.

3 Select “YES”, and then press the

MENU knob.

During the execution of the copy, the message “MEMORY ACCESS **%” appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, where “**” is replaced with a number (0 to 99) that indicates the percentage completed. When processing finishes, the message “COMPLETE!” appears. The proxy data of the current clip (the currently stopped clip, or the one that being played) is copied to the USB flash drive.

To copy the proxy data of all clips on a disc to a USB flash drive

Proceed as follows to copy the proxy data of all clips on a disc to a USB flash drive.

Note

The following functions stop during execution of a copy.

• Playback cue up

• Picture Cache recording

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1 Select COPY ALL CLIPS in the

MEMORY REC page of the OPERATION menu, and then press the MENU knob.

The message “EXECUTE OK?” appears.

2 Select “YES”, and then press the

MENU knob.

During the execution of the copy, the message “MEMORY ACCESS **%” appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor, where “**” is replaced with a number (0 to 99) that indicates the percentage completed. When processing finishes, the message “COMPLETE!” appears. The proxy data of all clips on the disc is copied to the USB flash drive.

Note

The message “M. Shortage” appears when the mount of data to be copied exceed the free capacity of the USB flash drive. The copy is not executed. Exchange the USB flash drive for one with enough free capacity.

To cancel a copy to a USB flash drive

1 Select ABORT COPY in the MEMORY

REC page of the OPERATION menu, and then press the MENU knob.

The message “EXECUTE OK?” appears.

2 Select “YES”, and then press the

MENU knob.

The message “ABORTING” appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor while the unit is aborting the copy operation. The message “ABORT” appears when the abort processing is completed.

The message “EXECUTE OK?” appears.

2 Select “YES”, and then press the

MENU knob.

During the execution of the deletion, the message “MEMORY ACCESS” appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. When processing finishes, the message “COMPLETE” appears. All of the proxy data in the USB flash drive is deleted.

To format a USB flash drive

Proceed as follows to format a USB flash drive with the FAT32 file system.

1 Select FORMAT MEMORY in the

MEMORY REC page of the OPERATION menu, and then press the MENU knob.

The message “EXECUTE OK?” appears.

2 Select “YES”, and then press the

MENU knob.

During the execution of the format, the message “MEMORY ACCESS” appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. When processing finishes, the message “COMPLETE” appears. All of the data in the USB flash drive is deleted.

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To delete recorded proxy data

To delete data recorded on the disc at the same time that you delete proxy data from a USB flash drive, execute the DELETE CLIP command in the Thumbnail menu (see page 120). To delete proxy data from the USB flash drive only, proceed as follows.

1 Select DELE ALL MEM CLP in the

MEMORY REC page of the OPERATION menu, and then press the MENU knob.

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Chapter5 Operations in GUI Screens

Overview

You can perform scene searches, play the searched scenes, and select scenes (edit clip list) in Graphical User Interface (GUI) screens. The GUI screens are your gateways to discs and the data saved on discs.

Switching between GUI screens

The most important GUI screens are: Clip thumbnail screen: Displays thumbnails of

clips on the disc. “Clip” is displayed as the title at the upper left of the screen (see

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page 101).

Clip list thumbnail screen: Displays thumbnails

of sub clips in a clip list. “Clip List” is displayed as the title at the upper left of the screen (see page 101).

There are also two playback screens: Clip playback screen: Playback screen for

normal video

Clip list playback screen: Playback screen for

clip list video

You will use the THUMBNAIL/ESSENCE MARK button 1 and the SUB CLIP/DISC MENU button 2 to switch between these four screens. Each press of these buttons switches between the screens as shown in the following figure. The THUMBNAIL and SUB CLIP indicators light as follows, according to the type of screen that is currently displayed.

Note

To switch between these four screens, a disc with recorded clips must be loaded in the unit.

(The GUI screens can display European languages, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese for clip names and titles.)

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Overview

Sony PDW-680 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Foreword

Before use

Chapter 1 Overview

Features

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Power supply

Accessory attachments

Operating and connectors section

HDVF-20A viewfinder (optional)

Status display on the viewfinder screen

Preparing a Power Supply

Using a battery pack

Chapter 2 Preparations

Attaching the Viewfinder

Using AC power

Attaching the HDVF-20A/C35W

Adjusting the viewfinder position

Moving the viewfinder shoe up

Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket

Detaching the eyepiece

Adjusting the viewfinder focus and screen

Setting the Area of Use

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

Mounting the Lens

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

Preparing the Audio Input System

Connecting a microphone to the MIC IN connector

Connecting microphones to the AUDIO IN connectors

Attaching a UHF portable tuner (for a UHF wireless microphone system)

Connecting line input audio equipment

Tripod Mounting

Connecting a Video Light

Using the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Connecting the Remote Control Unit

Setting the Recording Format

Setting the system frequency

Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

Setting the video recording format

Mixed recording of clips in different formats on the same disc

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

Adjusting the black balance

Adjusting the white balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Shutter modes

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

Adjusting the Audio Level

Manually adjusting the audio levels of the audio inputs from the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors

Manually adjusting the audio level of the MIC IN connector

Recording audio on channels 3 and 4

Setting the Time Data

Setting the timecode

Setting the user bits

Synchronizing the timecode

Handling Discs

Discs used for recording and playback

Write-protecting discs

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Notes on handling

Loading and unloading a disc

Formatting a disc

Handling of discs when recording does not end normally (salvage function)

Basic Procedure for Shooting

Playing back the recorded clip

Deleting the recorded clip

Using the Freeze Mix function

Advanced Operations for Shooting

Recording essence marks

Setting clip flags with switches

Setting the thumbnail image at recording time

Starting a shoot with a few seconds of pre-stored picture data (Picture Cache function)

Exchanging discs while recording (Disc Exchange Cache function)

Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec function

Retaking the most recent clip

Assigning user-defined clip titles automatically