Sony PDW-850 User Guide

PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER

PDW-850

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

Before Using the Unit .................................................................................. 8

Chapter 1 : Overview

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

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...................................... 12

Power supply................................................................................... 12

Accessory attachments.................................................................... 13

Operating and connectors section ................................................... 14

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

Attachment...................................................................................... 34

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

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

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

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

Setting the Area of Use .............................................................................. 37

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock ........................................... 38

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 ................. 42

Attaching a digital wireless receiver (when using digital wireless

microphone).............................................................................. 44

Connecting line input audio equipment .......................................... 44

Tripod Mounting ....................................................................................... 45

Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 46

Using the Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 47

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position....................................................... 48

Connecting the Remote Control Unit ...................................................... 48

Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings for Shooting

Setting the Recording Format .................................................................. 51

Setting the system frequency .......................................................... 51

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

Mixed recording of clips in different formats on the same disc ..... 52

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance............................. 53

Adjusting the black balance ............................................................ 53

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

Setting the Electronic Shutter................................................................... 58

Shutter modes.................................................................................. 58

Selecting the shutter mode and shutter speed ................................. 59

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 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

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

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

Using the Focus Assist function...................................................... 79

Advanced Operations for Shooting.......................................................... 80

Recording essence marks ................................................................ 80

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

Setting the thumbnail image at recording time............................... 81

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

(Picture Cache function) ........................................................... 81

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

Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion ............................................. 86

Exchanging discs while recording (Disc Exchange Cache

function).................................................................................... 87

Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec function ......................... 88

Retaking the most recent clip.......................................................... 89

Assigning user-defined clip titles automatically............................. 89

Assigning user-defined names to clips and clip lists ...................... 92

Using planning metadata................................................................. 94

Recording video from external devices........................................... 96

Using the Live Logging function.................................................... 97

Recording proxy data...................................................................... 98

Obtaining GPS location information............................................. 101

Chapter 5 : Operations in GUI Screens

Overview................................................................................................... 103

Switching between GUI screens ................................................... 103

Information and controls in thumbnail screens............................. 105

Displaying menus.......................................................................... 108

GUI screen operations................................................................... 112

Thumbnail Operations............................................................................ 113

Selecting thumbnails..................................................................... 113

Searching with thumbnails............................................................ 114

Playing the scene you have found................................................. 116

Selecting clips by type (Filter Clips function) .............................. 117

Selecting the information displayed on thumbnails...................... 118

Changing clip index pictures......................................................... 118

Checking clip properties ............................................................... 119

Setting clip flags............................................................................ 122

Locking (write-protecting) clips ................................................... 122

Deleting clips ................................................................................ 123

Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)......................................................... 124

What is scene selection?................................................................ 124

Creating and editing clip lists........................................................ 125

Managing clip lists........................................................................ 130

Disc Operations........................................................................................ 131

Checking disc properties ............................................................... 131

Using planning metadata............................................................... 132

Checking user-defined essence marks .......................................... 134

Formatting discs............................................................................ 134

Displaying disc and clip properties in a web browser................... 135

Transferring Clips (Direct FTP function)............................................. 138

Preparations for clip transfers ....................................................... 139

Uploading clips ............................................................................. 139

Downloading clips ........................................................................ 143

Copying clips directly between XDCAM devices........................ 143

Shortcut List............................................................................................. 145

Chapter 6 : Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

Menu Organization.................................................................................. 146

TOP menu and top-level menus.................................................... 147

Menu List.................................................................................................. 149

OPERATION menu...................................................................... 149

PAINT menu................................................................................. 160

MAINTENANCE menu................................................................ 168

FILE menu .................................................................................... 186

DIAGNOSIS menu ....................................................................... 190

Menu Operations..................................................................................... 192

Displaying menus.......................................................................... 192

Basic menu operations .................................................................. 192

Using the USER menu (example menu operation) ....................... 195

Editing the USER menu................................................................ 196

Resetting USER menu settings to the standard settings................ 199

Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD

Monitor............................................................................................... 200

Selecting the display items............................................................ 200

Change confirmation/adjustment progress messages.................... 202

Setting the marker display............................................................. 202

Setting the viewfinder ................................................................... 203

Recording shot data superimposed on the color bars.................... 204

Setting the shot ID......................................................................... 205

Displaying the status confirmation screens................................... 206

Adjustments and Settings from Menus.................................................. 207

Setting gain values for the GAIN selector positions..................... 207

Selecting the output signals........................................................... 207

Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches .................................... 208

Setting power saving functions..................................................... 211

Setting up a wireless LAN ............................................................ 212

Setting the color temperature manually ........................................ 215

Specifying an offset for the auto white balance setting ................ 216

Selecting the lens file .................................................................... 216

Setting the UMID data .................................................................. 217

Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Saving and Recalling User Files ............................................................. 219

Saving user menu data on a USB flash drive................................ 219

Loading saved data from a USB flash drive ................................. 221

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

Saving and Loading Scene Files ............................................................. 222

Saving a scene file......................................................................... 222

Loading scene files........................................................................ 224

Returning the scene file settings to the standard settings.............. 225

Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page when Connecting a USB Flash

Drive ................................................................................................... 225

Chapter 8 : File Operations

Overview................................................................................................... 227

Directory structure ........................................................................ 227

File operation restrictions.............................................................. 228

FTP File Operations................................................................................ 232

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

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

Recording Continuous Timecode via FTP Connection........................ 238

Chapter 9 : Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder before Shooting................................................ 239

Preparations for testing ................................................................. 239

Testing the camera ........................................................................ 239

Testing the VDR ........................................................................... 241

Maintenance............................................................................................. 243

Cleaning the viewfinder ................................................................ 243

Note about the battery terminal..................................................... 243

Operation Warnings ................................................................................ 244

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation ............................................................... 253

Specifications............................................................................................ 255

General.......................................................................................... 255

Lens............................................................................................... 256

Input/output................................................................................... 256

Audio performance........................................................................ 257

Camera section.............................................................................. 257

Viewfinder and related equipment................................................ 258

Other equipment............................................................................ 258

Optical disc drive section.............................................................. 258

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

Additional equipment.................................................................... 259

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

List of Supported USB Keyboards......................................................... 262

Recommended USB Flash Drives (As of April 2014) ........................... 265

Trademarks and Licenses ....................................................................... 265

MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License ..................................... 265

About IJG (Independent JPEG Group) ......................................... 265

Character display software “iType”.............................................. 266

About libupnp................................................................................ 266

About OpenSSL............................................................................ 267

About GPS................................................................................................ 270

Index.......................................................................................................... 271

Before Using the Unit

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” (page 37).

Note

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

Chapter1 Overview

Features

/3-inch full-HD “PowerHAD FX” CCDs

• IT (Interline Transfer) 2/3-inch progressive image sensors with 2.2 million pixels, for full HD resolution (1920 × 1080)

• “PowerHAD FX” CCDs, featuring a signal processing ASIC with 16-bit A/D converters

These new image sensor technologies enable the capture of very high-quality images, with F11 (59.94i) and F12 (50i) sensitivity and an SN ratio

of 62 dB.

1) With noise suppression on (off value is 58 dB)

Noise suppression uses proprietary Sony signal processing technology to suppress noise in highfrequency regions.

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 various system frequencies (1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97P, 1080/50i, 1080/25P, 1080/23.98P, 720/59.94P, and 720/50p), offering the flexibility needed for worldwide HD recording. It also supports recording and playback of SD signals (both NTSC and PAL), allowing a stepwise transition from SD to HD systems.

A multi-format conversion function enables upand down-conversion between SD and HD, and cross-conversion between 1080 and 720. Squeeze or edge cropping can be selected as the aspect pattern in up- and down-conversion between SD and HD.

Note

It is not possible to combine material recorded in different frame frequency groups on single disc (see page 52).

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

for consistently high image quality.

channels

sampled at 24 bits for high quality.

• Dual-layer Professional discs can record about 95 minutes of high-quality video and audio data.

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. The unit supports a variety of HD formats, including formats with 720 lines of resolution.

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

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

2) Image compression uses the MPEG-2 Long GOP

system.

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

channels in MPEG HD422 format.

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. HD SDI/SD SDI or composite signals can be selected. SD signals can be 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: Enable transfer of MXFformat 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 Adaptor or CBK-WA100 Wireless Adaptor 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.

Two optical filters

The unit is equipped with separate CC filters and ND filters.

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.

Slow & quick motion function

This function allows the shooting frame rate to be different from the playback frame rate, for the same effect as overcranking or undercranking a film camera. Unlike low-speed or high-speed playback of normally shot video, this provides a smooth slow-motion effect, or action speeded up beyond actual speed.

1) This function is available when the recording format is MPEG HD422, 50 Mbps, and the resolution/system frequency is 1080/23.98P, 1080/25P, or 1080/29.97P.

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 assist function

A focus assist indicator is displayed in the viewfinder to aid in focusing. This function is useful when trying to focus using only the image in the viewfinder.

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-S02DN Digital Wireless

Receiver channels.

1) These products are not available in countries where

enables simultaneous reception of two

they are prohibited by radio frequency regulations.

3.5-inch high-resolution LCD monitor

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

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.

Sony Creative Software, software download page: http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/ download/software_for_sony_equipment

Software Downloads

When the unit is used with a PC connection, download any device drivers, plug-ins, and application software you require from the following websites.

Sony Professional products website: U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com Europe http://www.pro.sony.eu/pro Middle East, Africa http://sony-psmea.com Russia http://sony.ru/pro/ Brazil http://sonypro.com.br Australia http://pro.sony.com.au New Zealand http://pro.sony.co.nz Japan http://www.sonybsc.com Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr China http://pro.sony.com.cn India http://pro.sony.co.in

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

c DC IN (DC power input) connector

(XLR type, 4-pin, male)

To operate the camcorder from an AC power supply, connect a n optional DC power cord to this terminal and then connect the cord to the DC output terminal of the BC-L70A, BC-L160, or another battery charger.

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. AUTO : 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-FLX75 Battery Pack with the camcorder.

d DC OUT 12V (DC power output)

connector (4-pin, female)

Supplies power for a CBK-WA100 Wireless Adaptor (not supplied) (maximum 1.0 A). Do not connect any equipment other than the wireless adaptor.

e Battery attachment shoe

Attach a BP-FLX75 Battery Pack. Alternatively, you can attach an AC-DN2B/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 Pow er Supply” (page 33).

For details about attaching a digital wireless receiver, see “Attaching a digital wireless receiver (when using digital wireless microphone)” (page 44).

Note

For safety and to ensure proper operation, use of the BP-FLX75 battery pack is recommended.

b POWER switch

Turns the main power supply on and off.

Accessory attachments

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a Shoulder strap fitting

Attach the supplied shoulder strap (see page 47).

b Accessory fitting shoe

Attach an optional accessory such as a video light (see page 46).

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.

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.

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 42).

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” (page 48).

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 46).

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

Operating and connectors section

Front

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.

s CA (camera adaptor) connector (50-

pin)

Remove the connector cover, and connect the 50pin connector of the optional CA-FB70/TX70 Camera Adaptor.

Note

If the camera control unit does not support SLS (slow speed shutter), the SLS display and SLS setting cannot be changed.

Refer to the Operati on Manual of the CA-FB70/TX70 for more information about how to mount it.

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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” (page 58).

c FILTER selector

Switches between optical filters built into this unit. When this selector is used with the menu item for filter selection display set to ON (see page 202), the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

The unit is equipped with two switchable filters. You can switch between four electrical CC filters and four ND filters.

FILTER selector

CC filter

(outer knob) setting

Cross filter

B 3200K C 4300K D

a) A type of special effect filter. A cross of light appears

in the highlight section.

FILTER selector

6300K

ND filter

(inner knob) setting

1 CLEAR 2

/4 ND (attenuates light

to approximately

/16 ND (attenuates light

to approximately

/64 ND (attenuates light

to approximately

/4)

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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” (page 192).

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 17) 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” (page 64).

Right side (near the front)

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CANCEL/PRST

STATUS

ON/ SEL

OFF

ESCAPEON

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).

For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” (page 208).

b ASSIGN (assignable) 5 switch

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 shipped from the factory (equivalent to a selection of OFF in the menu).

For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” (page 208).

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 ou tput

audio (stereo)

f VDR SAVE/STBY (VDR save/standby)

switch

Switches the status of the power supply to the 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” (page 207).

h OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic

contrast control) switch

Switches the video signal, which is output to the video disc drive (referred to as “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.

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

bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the subject, objects in the background will be lost in the glare. The DCC function will suppress the high intensity and restore much of the lost detail and is particularly effective in the following cases.

• Shooting people in the shade on a sunny day

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

• Any high contrast scene

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 15) on the WHT side, to automatically adjust the white balance, and save the adjustment settings in memory A or memory B. However, the white balance does not function while ATW

is operating, even if the AUTO W/B BAL switch is set to the WHT position.

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” (page 206).

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 Cover

Right side (near the rear)

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” (page 244).

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EJECT

F REV

m.NX

F FWD

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP NEXT

klm

a b

c d

e f

nop q r

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.

For details about alarms, se e “Operation Warnings” (page 244).

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” (page 20).

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

23).

f Protection cover of the GUI screen

operations section

Open to access the GUI screen operations section (see page 23).

g EJECT button and indicator

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

h 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.

i 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. Press this button again during playback to pause, outputting a still image. At this time the indicator flashes. To play back 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.

j 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.

k 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.

l STOP button

Press this button to stop disc playback.

m 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.

n 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 114.

o HOLD (display hold)/CHAPTER

(chapter function) button

Pressing this button instantly 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 21.

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 115

p RESET/RETURN button

Resets the value shown in the time counter display. According to the settings of the PRESET/ REGEN/CLOCK switch (see page 23) and the FRUN/SET/R-RUN switch (see page 23), this button resets the display as follows.

Settings of switches To r es et DISPLAY switch:

COUNTER DISPLAY switch:

PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch:

PRESET

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

U-BIT

PRESET/REGEN/ 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 Time Data” (page 67).

Counter to 0:00:00:00

Timecode to 00:00:00:00

User bits 00

data to 00 00 00

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

For details, see “GUI screen operations” (page 112).

q DISPLAY switch

This cycles the data displayed in the counter display through the sequence COUNTER, TC, and U-BIT.

COUNTER: Display the elapsed recording/

2134 5

playback time (hours, minutes, seconds, frames).

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

For details, see “Status display on the LCD monitor” (page 20).

r BRIGHT (brightness) button

Switches the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight. Each press of the button selects the next setting in the order shown in the following table.

Setting LCD monitor backlight

H High (select this to view the LCD

monitor outdoors in the daytime) M Brightness between H and L L Low (select this to view the LCD monitor

indoors or outdoors at night) OFF Off (the display is also off)

Status display on the LCD monitor

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

b Video format

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

Indication Fo rmat 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

Scan mode

rate

59.9i 59.94 fields per

Interlace

second

59.9P 59.94 frames per

Progressive

second

29.9P 29.97 frames per

Progressive

second

23.9P 23.98 frames per

Progressive

second

422

HD 1080

DISC E B

BATT E F

59.9i 24bit

PB NDF EXT-LK21HOLD

.....

23 45 15

MIN SEC FRM

WARNING:HUMID

LCD monitor

a Resolution

Indicates the resolution of HD output video.

Indication Resolution (horizontal × vertical)

1080 1080 lines (1920 × 1080) 720 720 lines (1280 × 720)

OVER

PEAK

If PAL AREA is selected

Indication Field or frame

50i 50 fields per

50P 50 frames per

25P 25 frames per

rate

second

Scan mode

Interlace

Progressive

second

1) Selected by COUNTRY setting on the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu (see page 157).

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.

d Audio format

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

Indication Quantization bit rate/sampling

frequency

24bit 24 bits/48 kHz

Indication Quantization bit rate/sampling

16bit 16 bits/48 kHz

frequency

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.

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” (page 244).

Also, when it is possible to set clip names by using planning metadata (see page 94), 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 the Disc Menu.) The following characters can be displayed.

• Digits: 0 to 9

• Alphabetic characters: a to z, A to Z

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

•Space

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

x x] B 2 to 5 minutes 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

j Remaining battery capacity indicator

Indication Battery voltage

BP-L60S/L80S

Other batteries

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

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

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 170).

Note

For safety and to ensure proper operation, use of the BP-FLX75 battery pack is recommended.

Indication Battery voltage

BP-GL95A/GL65A/FLX75, Anton Bauer Battery System

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

x x x] 20%

BATT E [ x x x x x x x] 10% BATT E [ x x x x x x x]0%

Note

For safety and to ensure proper operation, use of the BP-FLX75 battery pack is recommended.

GUI screen operations section and audio control

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section

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 114). 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 115).

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 112 for more informa tion about GUI screen operations.

See page 124 for more information about scene selection.

d MENU button

Displays a special menu for operations in GUI screens (see page 108). 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” (page 67) and “Setting the user bits” (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. Accordingly, some extra time is required, compared to PRESET/CLOCK, if recording is started immediately after the power is turned on. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in R-RUN 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.

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

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

Left side and upper section

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GENLOCK

SDI IN

TEST

OUT

a ASSIGNABLE 3/4 switches

For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches” (page 208).

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.

TC IN

c SDI IN connector (BNC type)

The unit can record HD-SDI or SD-SDI signals that are input to this connector. Input the return video signal. Setting RETURN VIDEO to ON on the ASSIGNABLE SW page of the OPERATION menu allows you to display the HD-SDI signal input on the SDI IN connector in the viewfinder while the RET button is pressed.

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. Use the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock 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 1080/29.97P 1080/59.94i, 525/59.94i 1080/25P 1080/50i, 625/50i 1080/23.98P 1080/23.98PsF 720/59.94P 1080/59.94i, 525/59.94i 720/50P 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. 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” (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, and R, G, B. To switch output 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.

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.

Rear

def

AES/EBU

LINE

MIC

LINE MIC

48V

OFF

AUDIO IN

12V 1.0A

SUPER

HD /SD

SDI OUT 1

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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 18) in the same manner as the REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder.

For details, see “Operation Warnings” (page 244).

b TALLY switch

Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator function.

c (network) connector (RJ-45 type)

This is a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector for network connection.

SDI OUT 2

CH2

CH1

3/4

1/2

AUDIO OUT

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

211).

CAUTION

• For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excess ive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this port.

• When you connect the network cable of the unit to peripheral device, use a shielded-type cable to prevent malfunction due to radiation noise.

d 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.

Note

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

h SDI OUT 1 connector (BNC type)

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

i SDI OUT 2 connector (BNC type)

Outputs an HDSDI or SDSDI signal (with embedded audio). To switch between HDSDI, SDSDI and VF signal 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.

e 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.

f +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

g REMOTE connector (8-pin)

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

j 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.

k AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5-

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.

l (USB) connector

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

Device Enables

Windows USB keyboard or mouse

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

120)

Device Enables

jk mlqn o p

USB flash drive Recording of proxy data (see

page 98)

Loading of planning metadata

(see page 132)

Saving and loading user

setting data (see page 219) Optional CBKWA 01 W i- Fi

Making wireless LAN

connections (see page 212) Adaptor

Optional CBKWA100 Wireless

CBK-WA100 status indicator

Wireless LAN connection Adaptor

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

211).

Status display on the viewfinder screen

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” (page 200).

For details about setting change and adjustment progress messages, see “Change confirmation/ adjustment progress messages” (page 202).

For details about marker display, see “Setting the marker display” (page 202).

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

Top of viewfinder screen

ab c d e gfhi

59.9 i[30

]

EX Z W

99 1 2

HD422 50 E0001:001/004 DC IN

13.9

K+ CONT FAN

STRM

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

13.4

Ext.

35-30

3G/4G

NCM LAN2

125

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 216).

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 51). 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. x2D: The unit’s digital extender is x2. Ex2D: The lens extender is on, and the unit’s

digital extender is x2.

x3D: The unit’s digital extender is x3. Ex3D: The lens extender is on, and the unit’s

digital extender is x3.

x4D: The unit’s digital extender is x4. Ex4D: The lens extender is on, and the unit’s

digital extender is x4.

d Zoom position

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

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

•Space

f System frequency and frame rate

During Slow & Quick Motion shooting and playback, displays the system frequency and the frame rate. The frame is rounded to a 2-digit integer and displayed in brackets ([ ]) (see page

86). This display does not appear during normal shooting and playback.

g 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-S02DN only

h 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.

i External battery

Appears if the power is supplied from an external battery connected to the DC IN connector.

j Clip Continuous Rec function

Appears when the Clip Continuous Rec function (see page 88) is enabled. CONT (lit): Continuous recording to extend the

previous clip is possible.

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

recorded.

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

l Streaming status indicator

Displays the streaming status of the optional CBK-WA100 Wireless Adaptor. Displayed when the following conditions are satisfied.

• OPERATION menu >VF DISP 4 >STREAMING STATUS is ON

• MAINTENANCE menu >CAM CONFIG 3 >Wi-Fi/ETHER RM is RM or ALL

• Streaming setting of CBK-WA100 is ON

• Network Client setting of CBK-WA100 is

OFF

a) Set OFF while streaming from the CCM b) Set ON while streaming from the CCM

Example display

Display indication Meaning

STRM off Not streaming STRM Video streaming in progress STRMx Error

m GPS reception status

For details, see “Icons displayed on the screen” (page 101).

n Connection status display area

When a USB flash drive is connected

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.

Indicator display

Icon

Remaining capacity display

Lit 30-35

Lit 5MIN

Flashing 0MIN

Unlit Proxy data recording is

Lit INH

Not displayed

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.

Description

Proxy data recording is enabled, and there are 30 to 35 minutes of remaining capacity.

Proxy data recording is enabled, and there are at least 5 minutes of remaining capacity.

Proxy data recording is enabled, but there are less than 5 minutes of remaining

capacity.

disabled. The USB flash drive is write

protected.

Recording is not possible.

When connected to Wi-Fi (wireless LAN)

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

Indicator display

Icon Display Meaning

Lit Not connected or

Flashing Connecting

Lit Connected (signal

Lit Connected. Sign al

connection not identified

strength: 0)

strength (1 to 4) indicated by the number of white segments displayed (1 to 4).

When connected to optional CBK-WA100

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Wireless Adaptor via USB

The remaining media capacity on the CBK-WA100 is displayed if Wi-Fi/ETHER RM is set to “RM” or “ALL” on the CAM CONFIG 3 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

Indicator display

Icon Display Meaning

Lit xxMIN

Proxy data recording is enabled, and there are xx minutes of remaining media capacity.

Lit 0MIN Not

There is no remaining media capacity. Recording is not possible.

displayed

o Network client mode status indicator

Displays the status of the connection to the CCM (Connection Control Manager of the network RX station) of the optional CBK-WA100 Wireless Adaptor. Displayed when the following conditions are satisfied.

• OPERATION menu >VF DISP 4 >NW CLIENT MODE is ON

• MAINTENANCE menu >CAM CONFIG 3 >Wi-Fi/ ETHER RM is RM or ALL

• Network Client setting of the CBK-WA100 is ON

Example display

Display indication Meaning

NCM CCM connected NCM (flashing) Connecting/disconnecting

CCM (No display) CCM connection standby NCMx CCM connection error

p Wired LAN connection status indicator

Displays the wired LAN network setting/ connection status of the optional CBK-WA100 Wireless Adaptor. Displayed when the following conditions are satisfied.

• OPERATION menu >VF DISP 4 >WIRELESS STATUS is ON

• MAINTENANCE menu >CAM CONFIG 3 >Wi-Fi/ ETHER RM is RM or ALL

Example display

Display indication Meaning

LAN2 Wired LAN connected (No display) Wired LAN not connected

q Wireless adaptor reception status

Displays the reception status of the optional CBK-WA100.

LTE connections: Displays 3G/4G symbol. Station mode: Displays 4-bar signal strength. Access point mode: Displays AP symbol.

Bottom of viewfinder screen

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HD422 50 E0001:001/004 DC IN

13.9

K+ CONT FAN

STRM

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

LOW LIGHT

W:A

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13.4

Ext.

35-30

3G/4G

NCM LAN2

F1.718 35 30dB 1/ 2000

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a External device control and single clip

playback

REC2: Appears when HDSDI REMOTE I/F is

set to “CHARA” and SDI REC CONTROL is set to “RM” on the CAM CONFIG 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, and the camcorder is remotely controlling recording on external devices connected to the SDI OUT 1/2 connectors (HDSDI output).

REC2 P PARALLEL REC: Appears when

HDSDI REMOTE I/F is set to “CHARA” and SDI REC CONTROL is set to “PARA” on the CAM CONFIG 1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, and the camcorder and external devices connected to the SDI OUT 1/2 connectors (HDSDI output)

are

mutually controlling recording.

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.

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Sony PDW-850 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Before Using the Unit

Chapter1 Overview

Features

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls