Sony PDW-F330K User Guide

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Professional Disc Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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Sony Corporation

Printed in Japan

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The supplied CD-ROM includes operating instructions for the PDW-F330/F350 Professional Disc Camcorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese versions) in PDF format. For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 9.

PDW-F330L PDW-F330K PDW-F350L

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Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the top. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

WARNING

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

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

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

Denna etikett finns på apparatens ovansida.

Denne mærkat sidder på apparatets øverste panel.

Tämä kyltti sijaitsee laitteen yläpinnalla.

Dette merket er plassert på oversiden av produktet.

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

Laser diode properties

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

(max. of CW)

Tekniska data för laserdiod

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

Spesifikasjoner laserdiode

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

Laserdiodin ominaisuudet

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

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

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

VAROITUS!

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VARNING

OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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

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

For the customers in the USA and Canada

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

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

For the customers in Taiwan only

Voor de Klanten in Nederland

• Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).

• Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat.

• Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden.De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.

• Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden.

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

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

For the State of California, USA only

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

For the customers in Europe

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

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

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

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

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.

Cette étiquette est placée à l’intérieur du panneau extérieur de l’appareil.

Pour les clients européens

Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne. La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux normes européennes suivantes EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques (émission) EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité) Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements électromagnétiques suivants E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère),

(urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex.

E3 studio de télévision).

Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les adresses indiquées dans les documents de service ou de garantie séparés.

Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada.

RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM

Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables. Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver l’environnement en rapportant les piles usées dans un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche.

Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage des accumulateurs, téléphonez au numéro gratuit 1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Unis et Canada uniquement), ou visitez http://www.rbrc.org/

Avertissment: Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui sont endommagés ou qui fuient.

WARNUNG

Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.

Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.

Daten der Laserdiode

Wellenlänge: 403 bis 410 nm Emissionsdauer: Ununterbrochen Laser-Ausgangsleistung: 65 mW (max. Impulsspitze), 35

mW (max. Dauerstrich)

Dieser Aufkleber befindet sich hinter der Außenabdeckung des Geräts.

Für Kunden in Europa

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV-Richtlinie der EG-Kommission. Angewandte Normen:

• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung)

• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störfestigkeit)

Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen: E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).

Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten Kundendienst- oder Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten Anschriften.

Für Kunden in Deutschland

Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene Batterien in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den Kommunen. Entladen sind Batterien in der Regel dann, wenn das Gerät abschaltet und signalisiert “Batterie leer” oder nach längerer Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien “nicht mehr einwandfrei funktioniert”. Um sicherzugehen, kleben Sie die Batteriepole z.B. mit einem Klebestreifen ab oder geben Sie die Batterien einzeln in einen Plastikbeutel.

GEFAHR

Bei geöffnetem Laufwerk und beschädigter oder deaktivierter Verriegelung tritt ein unsichtbarer Laserstrahl aus. Direkter Kontark mit dem Laserstrahl ist unbedingt zu vermeiden.

Foreword.....................................................9

Before Use ....................................................9

Model Distinction Marks Used in This

Manual.................................................9

Using the CD-ROM Manual........................9

Preparations ..................................................9

Reading the CD-ROM Manual.....................9

Chapter 1 Overview

Product Configurations ...........................10

Features ....................................................11

Principal Differences Between the PDW-F330

and PDW-F350..................................11

Camera Features .........................................11

Features of the Optical Disc Drive (VDR) .12

Input/Output Features .................................13

Other Features.............................................14

Location and Function of Parts ..............15

Front............................................................15

Right Side ...................................................17

Status Display on the LCD Monitor ...........19

Left Side and Upper Section.......................24

Rear.............................................................26

VCL-719BXS Auto Focus Lens (Supplied

With the PDW-F330K) .....................29

Viewfinder ..................................................31

Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen ...33

RM-F300 Infrared Remote Commander ....34

Chapter 2 Preparations

Attaching and Replacing the Lithium

Battery ................................................37

Preparing a Power Supply.......................38

Using a Battery Pack ..................................38

Using an AC Adaptor .................................38

Setting the Area of Use and the Frame

Frequency ..........................................39

Using the Unit for the First Time ...............39

Setting the Frame Frequency......................39

Setting the Date and Time of the Internal

Clock...................................................41

Preparing the Lens...................................42

Mounting the Lens..................................... 42

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length............ 42

Adjusting the Viewfinder .........................44

Detaching the Viewfinder.......................... 44

Adjusting the Viewfinder Position ............ 44

Adjusting the Eyepiece Focus and the Screen

(Brightness, Contrast, and Outline

Emphasis) ......................................... 45

Attaching a 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder . 45

Using the Shoulder Strap........................46

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position..... 46

Mounting on a Tripod ..............................47

Using a Video Light..................................47

Preparing the Audio Input System .........48

Using the Supplied Microphone ................ 48

Using an External Microphone.................. 48

Attaching a UHF Synthesized Tuner......... 49

Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment.. 51

Connecting the Remote Control Unit ..... 51

Connecting ...............................................53

Connecting an External Video Monitor..... 53

Using an i.LINK Connection..................... 53

Connecting Using the HDSDI Connector.. 55

Connections for Using the PDZ-1 ............. 55

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

Handling Discs .........................................56

Discs Used for Recording and Playback ... 56

Notes on Handling ..................................... 56

Write-Protecting Discs............................... 56

Loading and Unloading a Disc .................. 57

Formatting a Disc ...................................... 57

Handling of Discs When Recording Does Not

End Normally (Salvage Function).... 58

Basic Procedure for Shooting ................59

Recording – Basic Operations................60

Selecting the Recording Format ................ 60

Adjusting the Black Balance/White Balance

.......................................................... 61

Setting the Electronic Shutter .................... 64

Table of Contents

Adjusting the Iris ........................................66

Adjusting the Audio Level..........................67

Setting the Time Data .................................68

Setting for Special Shooting Cases.............71

Deleting Clips .............................................71

Recording Shot Marks ................................72

Setting the Thumbnail Image at Recording

Time ..................................................72

Recording – Advanced Operations ........73

Time-lapse Video Recording (“Interval

Recording” Function)........................73

Slow & Quick-motion Shooting .................75

Starting a Shoot With a Few Seconds of Pre-

Stored Picture Data (Picture Cache

Function) ...........................................75

Assigning User-Defined Clip Titles

Automatically....................................77

Assigning User-Defined Clip and Clip List

Names................................................79

Viewing Camera Video During Playback

(Live & Play Function) .....................81

Playback....................................................82

Normal Playback ........................................82

Checking the Last Two Seconds of the

Recording (a Recording Review

Operation)..........................................83

Checking the Recording on a Color Video

Monitor..............................................83

Thumbnail Search ....................................84

Searching Using Thumbnails......................84

To switch the information displayed in the

thumbnail screen ...............................85

Changing the Thumbnail Image (Index Frame)

of a Clip.............................................85

Cuing Up a Frame by Searching for an

Essence Mark ....................................86

Searching Using the Chapter Function.......87

Searching Using the Expand Function .......87

Clip List Playback.......................................88

Locking (Write-protecting) Clips ...............89

Deleting Clips .............................................90

Chapter 4 Scene Selection

Overview ...................................................92

Creating Clip Lists ...................................95

Including Sub Clips in the Current Clip List

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

Adding Sub Clips Using the Expand Function

.......................................................... 97

Adding Sub Clips Using the Chapter Function

.......................................................... 98

Editing Clip Lists......................................99

Reordering Sub Clips................................. 99

Adjusting Sub Clip In/Out Points (Trimming)

.......................................................... 99

Deleting Sub Clips................................... 100

Saving the Current Clip List to Disc........ 100

Setting the Start Timecode for the Current Clip

List.................................................. 101

To Switch the Information Displayed on

Thumbnails..................................... 101

Managing Clip Lists ...............................102

Loading a Clip List From the Disc as the

Current Clip List............................. 103

Deleting a Clip List From the Disc.......... 103

Sorting the List of Clip Lists ................... 103

Using the PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software

..........................................................104

Chapter 5 Menu Displays and Detailed Settings

Menu Organization and Operation .......105

TOP Menu ............................................... 112

Menu List................................................. 113

Displaying Menus.................................... 133

Basic Menu Operations............................ 133

Using the USER Menu (Example Menu

Operation)....................................... 134

Editing the USER Menu .......................... 135

Resetting USER Menu Settings to the

Standard Settings............................ 137

Setting the Status Display on the

Viewfinder Screen and the LCD Monitor

..........................................................138

Table of Contents

Selecting the Display Items ......................138

Change Confirmation/Adjustment Progress

Messages .........................................139

Setting the Marker Display.......................139

Setting the Viewfinder Screen Display.....140

Recording Shot Data Superimposed on the

Color Bars .......................................140

Setting the Shot ID....................................141

Showing the Status Display......................142

Adjustments and Settings from Menus143

Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Switch

Positions ..........................................143

Selecting the Output Signals.....................143

Setting the Color Temperature Manually .143 Specifying an Offset for the Auto White

Balance Setting................................144

Selecting Gamma Tables ..........................144

Assigning Functions to ASSIGN Switches

.........................................................145

Selecting the Lens File..............................146

Selecting the Aspect Ratio........................146

About the CCD Scan Mode ......................147

Recording Continuous Timecode Over

FAM Connections............................162

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation ..............163

Phenomena Specific to CCD Image Sensors

........................................................ 164

Condensation ........................................... 164

Maintenance ...........................................165

Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting . 165

Maintenance............................................. 167

Operation Warnings...............................168

Troubleshooting.....................................172

Using UMID Data ....................................174

MPEG-4 License..................................... 176

About i.LINK ..........................................176

About a “Memory Stick”........................177

Specifications......................................... 179

Chart of Optional Components and

Accessories .....................................183

Glossary..................................................184

Index........................................................187

Chapter 6 Saving and Loading the User Setting Data

Saving and Loading User Files.............148

Handling the “Memory Stick”..................148

Saving USER Menu Data (User File) to the

“Memory Stick” ..............................149

Loading Saved Data From a “Memory Stick”

.........................................................151

Saving and Loading Scene Files ..........152

Saving a Scene File...................................152

Loading Scene Files..................................154

Resetting the Settings of the Camcorder to the

Standard Settings.............................155

Chapter 7 File Operation

Overview .................................................157

Directory Structure ...................................157

File Operation Restrictions.......................158

File Access Mode File Operations........160

Table of Contents

Foreword

Before Use

After purchasing this unit, before operating, it is necessary to set the region of use and the frame frequency. (Unless these settings are made, the unit will not operate.)

For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use and the Frame Frequency” on page 39.

Using the CD-ROM Manual

The supplied CD-ROM includes versions of the Operating Instructions for the PDW-F330L/F330K/F350 in English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese in PDF format.

Preparations

Model Distinction Marks Used in This Manual

Indications of functions specific to particular models

This manual describes three models: PDW-F330L, PDWF330K, and PDW-F350L. These models are divided into the PDW-F330L/F330K and the PDW-F350L. The following model distinction marks are used to indicate functions, switches, indications, etc. that apply only to one or the other.

F330

Specific functions, switches, indications, etc., for the PDW-F330L/F330K

F350

Specific functions, switches, indications, etc., for the PDW-F350L

Frame frequency indications for interlaced signals

In the menus of this unit, the frame frequency of an interlaced signal is shown as “60I” or “50I”, with a capital letter, but in this manual these are shown as “60i” and “50i” with a lower-case letter. For progressive signals, both menus and manual use a capital letter (e.g. “30P”, “25P”, “23.98P”).

The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the Operating Instructions contained on the CD-ROM.

• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher

If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the following URL:

http://www.adobe.com/

Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Reading the CD-ROM Manual

To read the Operating Instructions contained on the CDROM, do the following.

Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.

A cover page appears automatically in your browser. If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double-click on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.

Select and click on the Operating Instructions that you want to read.

This opens the PDF file of the Operating Instructions.

Memo

The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the version of Acrobat Reader. In such a case, install the latest version you can download from the URL mentioned in “Preparations” above.

Note

If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony service representative.

Foreword / Using the CD-ROM Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Overview

Product Configurations

Chapter

The PDW-F330/F350 Professional Disc Camcorder series includes the models PDW-F330L, PDW-F330K, and PDW-F350L, with different product configurations. The

PDW-F330K

PDW-F330L

DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder

VCL-719BXS Auto Focus Lens

PDW-F330 Camcorder

components and accessories supplied of these models are as shown in the following figure.

PDW-F350L

DXF-20W Viewfinder

PDW-F350 Camcorder

Stereo Microphone VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor

PUSH SET

ZOOM

SHOTMARK

SUB CLIP

THUMBNAIL

PREV NEXT

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

FFWDFREV

PUSH AFREC PAUSE

REC

RM-F300 Infrared Remote Commander

a) Use a tripod adaptor with a suffix of “-E” or later on the model name.

For more details, see “Mounting on a Tripod” (page 47).

Product Configurations

Test chart for flange focal length adjustment

Shoulder strap

• Lens mount cap

• PFD23 Professional Disc

• PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software

• Operating Instructions

(Japanese version, English version, and CD-ROM manual)

• Warranty Booklet

Features

The PDW-F330/F350 is an XDCAM integrating an HD video camera using three HD CCDs of

the

/2-inch type with a total effective pixel count of 1.56

million, and a Professional Disc

drive. This unit provides a range of useful shooting functions for video production, and allows shooting and recording in both progressive scan and interlace scan modes with an HD image having 1080 effective scan lines. Since it also supports SD

DVCAM recording, it can be used through a transition from SD to HD production. The use of Professional Disc adds high reliability to recording and playback, and the unit also includes many playback and editing functions exploiting the possibilities of random access.

1) XDCAM and “Professional Disc” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

2) HD: High Definition

3) SD: Standard Definition

Principal Differences Between the

camcorder

Camera signal processing for high quality video

A specially-developed ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) for signal processing provides the following functions.

• A 12-bit A/D converter ensures recording of pictures stable at high quality.

• Both progressive and interlace scan modes are supported.

• You can select from five HD shooting/recording modes:

23.98P support of various applications including digital cinema production, program production, and event video production.

• For recording and playback in the DVCAM format (SD), the aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) and standard broadcasting system (NTSC/PAL) can be freely selected. Further, when NTSC is selected, video shot at 23.98P can also be subjected to 2-3 pulldown and recorded. (The recording format is then 59.94i.)

1) In this system, shown as 23.9P or 23.98P.

2) In this system, shown as 30P.

3) In this system, shown as 60I.

, 25P, 29.97P 2), 50i, and 59.94i 3), for ideal

Chapter 1 Overview

PDW-F330 and PDW-F350

The specifications of the PDW-F330 and PDW-F350 differ in part, as follows.

Item PDW-F330 PDW-F350

Viewfinder 1.5-inch CRT,

Video output connectors

Audio output connectors

Timecode input/ output connectors

Slow & quickmotion functions

a) A DXF-20W 2-inch CRT viewfinder (option) with aspect ratio 16:9 can

be installed in the camcorder.

4:3 aspect ratio (supplied as standard)

BNC ×3 (analog component outputs, HD/SD switchable)

RCA ×2 XLR, 5-pin

BNC (input/output switchable)

No Ye s

2-inch CRT, aspect ratio 16:9 (supplied as standard)

BNC (HDSDI output)

(balanced output) BNC ×2

(one for input, the other for output)

Camera Features

/2-inch HD CCD

The use of three interline transfer CCD with an effective pixel count of approximately 1.56 million (1440 ×1080) enables high sensitivity, high picture quality, and high fineness video shooting.

Shooting functions provide various effects

This unit is equipped with many of the functions provided in a film camera, allowing the operator creative control through a variety of techniques.

Slow shutter function

A maximum of 64 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.

1) This function is available when the recording mode is MPEG HD.

Slow & quick-motion functions

F350

The PDW-F350 has slow & quick-motion functions. These allow the shooting frame rate to be different from the playback frame rate, allowing the same functions as overcranking or undercranking with 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 what is actually possible.

1) This function is available when the recording mode is MPEG HD.

Features

Shooting functions to cope with different shooting conditions

•The ATW automated adjustment of the white balance and intenstity levels to cope with varying ambient lighting conditions.

Chapter 1 Overview

• By switching among the four levels (including CLEAR) of neutral density (ND) filter, it is possible to compensate for lighting conditions, and control the depth of field.

• When shooting in daylight or other high color temperature illumination, pressing the 5600K button instantly switches the color temperature setting to 5600K

• With the GAIN switch, you can adjust the gain of the video amplifier according to the lighting conditions when shooting. You can vary the setting in the GAIN switch positions (H/M/L) to any values in the range –3 dB to +48 dB.

1) Auto Tracing White balance

2) Only when the WHITE BAL switch is in the PRST position

and auto iris functions allow shooting with

Saving and recalling settings on a “Memory Stick”

Using a “Memory Stick” save menu settings adjusted to particular shooting conditions, and then recall those settings as required.

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

(supplied separately), you can

Features of the Optical Disc Drive (VDR)

Support for HD/SD recording and playback formats

For HD video recording format, MPEG-2 MP@HL compression is used, and the image quality (bit rate) and recording time application. Recording in the DVCAM format is also supported. The audio is recorded as four channels or two channels

1) The recording mode can be selected from the three modes: HQ (High Quality), SP (Standard Play) and LP (Long Play).

2) DVCAM recording is available for four channels only.

Proxy AV data recording

The Proxy AV data is low resolution data using MPEG-4 (video 1.5 Mbps, audio 64 kbps per channel). With this unit, when recording HD or SD high resolution data, low resolution Proxy AV data is automatically generated at the same time, and recorded. Since the Proxy AV data is compact, it can be transferred to a computer or network at high speed, enormously reducing the storage capacity required for recording.

can be selected according to the shooting

, uncompressed.

Exploiting this allows a laptop computer to be used for

editing

, allows content management on an inexpensive and compact server, and makes many other applications easy to implement.

1) Using the supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software, a simple EDL (edit

decision list) can be created.

Saving general-purpose files

The Professional Disc has an area of approximately 500 MB provided for storing general-purpose computer files.

Recording and playback in clip units

A clip is created each time recording is started and stopped.

• Recording always writes to an empty area of the disc.

Therefore, even if playback is carried out between shooting sessions, there is no danger of the next shooting inadvertently overwriting previous material. During playback, the next they are recorded can always be started immediately.

• Since unwanted clips can be deleted on this unit

immediately after they are recorded, the disc capacity can be used effectively.

Convenient playback and search functions exploiting the disc characteristics

Thumbnail search

Pressing the THUMBNAIL button on this unit displays a representative image for each clip as a thumbnail on the LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor, in the viewfinder, and on the external video monitor. Selecting a thumbnail with the cursor and pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button allows any clip to be checked easily.

Essence mark search

During or after movie recording, an essence mark can be recorded on any scene. A list of frames with an essence mark recorded can be displayed on the LCD monitor, in the viewfinder, and on the external video monitor. Essence marks can also be added after recording using the supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software.

Expand function

The length of any clip selected in the thumbnail list can be divided into 12, and the first frames of these 12 divisions can also displayed in the form of a thumbnail list. With this function, it is easy to search rapidly for scenes within a particular clip. This function is called the expand function, and it can be applied to the same clip up to three times to display 1728 thumbnails in a list.

Features

Scene selection

You can select clips on the disc to create a clip list. The clips in this list can be played back in any order. A single disc can hold up to 99 clip lists.

Other signal input/output connectors

HDSDI output connector

F350

Audio recording functions

Audio is recorded as uncompressed data with 16-bit quantization, and a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. Depending on shooting requirements and recording time, either two or four audio channels can be selected. (Only four channels for DVCAM recording.)

• The unit is equipped with a stereo front microphone.

• There are two AUDIO IN connectors (XLR, 3-pin) on the rear of the unit, which can be used for line and microphone input.

• The CA-WR855 Camera Adaptor (supplied separately) can be used to install the WRR-855 series slot-in type UHF synthesized tuner (supplied separately) without using any connecting cable.

• The audio signals to be recorded on the disc can be freely selected from the audio inputs to the stereo microphone, AUDIO IN connectors and the UHF synthesized tuner, and assigned to any desired audio channel.

Input/Output Features

Equipped with an i.LINK connector

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

DV stream output (AV/C

stream can be output from the i.LINK connector on this unit, and recorded on a DV recorder or nonlinear editor supporting DV. For recording and playback in MPEG HD format, a down-converted DV stream can be output.

File access from a computer (FAM

FAM connection between this unit and a computer allows the video, audio, and metadata information on the disc to be read and written as files. (The data can be written and read as normal files on a computer.) With this function, a nonlinear editing device connected to this unit can be used for direct HD video editing or simple Proxy A/V data editing, enabling a more efficient workflow.

1) Audio/Video Control

2) File Access Mode

mode connection): A DV

connection): An

The audio signals are embedded in the video signal. The HD video and audio output from this connector can be recorded on an external HD device.

HD/SD analog component output connector

F330

During HD video recording and playback, either an HD signal or down-converted SD signal can be output. (The output signal selection is carried out in a menu.)

Composite video output connector

The 50i/25P video is output as the PAL signal, the 60i/30P video is output as the NTSC signal, and the 23.98P video is output as the NTSC signal which has undergone 2-3 pull-down processing.

Timecode input/output connectors

F330

Provided with a single input/output connector (controlled by a switch).

F350

Provided with one input connector and one output connector.

GENLOCK connector

The SD or HD reference signal can be input to apply a genlock to the camera.

Video light connector

There is an interface connector for a maximum 50 W video light, and a control switch. Depending on the switch setting, the light can be turned on and off as recording starts and stops.

Remote control connector

Connect the RM-B150/B750 remote control unit (supplied separately) or other remote commander, to allow remote operation of the shooting functions of this unit.

Audio output connectors

F330

Provided with RCA phono jacks, allowing stereo output.

F350

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Provided with XLR connectors (5-pin, balanced output), allowing stereo output.

Earphone jack (monaural/stereo)

Audio channels to be monitored can be selected with the MONITOR switch on the side of the unit. Switch between monaural and stereo using the menus.

Features

Other Features

User-friendly interface functions

ASSIGN (assignable) switches

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The unit is provided with four ASSIGN switches; two on the front and the others on the top of the grip. You can assign various functions to these switches. By assigning frequently used functions to the switches, you can call up the desired functions instantly, for example during shooting operations. The functions that can be assigned are as follows.

• Lens zoom control (telephoto/wide-angle)

• Easy focus function

• Turbo gain function

• Enabling and disabling the infrared remote commander function

Infrared remote commander

You can use the supplied infrared remote commander to carry out the following operations.

• Starting and stopping recording, auto focusing, zoom control (telephoto/wide-angle)

• Recording essence marks (shot mark 1 and shot mark 2)

• Playback, high-speed playback / reverse high-speed playback, jump to the next/previous clip

• Thumbnail display and selection, a clip list selection

may be reduced in quality, with jaggies on diagonal lines, but this is not a malfunction.

Note

To prevent misoperation, the remote commander function is disabled when this unit is powered on. To use the infrared remote commander, you must enable the remote commander function using a menu. If you use the remote commander frequently, it is recommended that you assign the function of this menu to one of the ASSIGN switch.

3.5-inch color LCD monitor

The LCD monitor on the side of the unit can be switched to show the following images and data.

• Status information, including audio level meters for four channels and timecode

• List of thumbnails of the video recorded on the Professional Disc

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

•The camera image

Notes

• The image in the LCD monitor has about 4% cropped from each of the four edges of the actually captured video image. For accurate framing, always use the viewfinder.

• When the area of use is set to “PAL AREA” (frame frequency 50i or 25P), the image in the LCD monitor

Features

Location and Function of Parts

Front

1 Lens mount securing rubber

2 Lens mount cap 3 LENS connector

4 AUTO W/B BAL switch 5 REC button

6 Auto focus ranging

sensor

a 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.

b Lens mount cap

Remove by pushing up the lens locking lever (see page

16). When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for

protection from dust.

c LENS connector (12-pin)

Connect the lens cable mainly for using a 2/3-inch type lens. (This connector is not used for a which is connected by the hot shoe inside the lens mount.)

Consult your Sony dealer when you are using a lens other than VCL-719BXS (supplied with the PDW-F330K).

Note

/2-inch type lens,

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7 VF connector

8 Lens mount 9 FILTER selector 0 ZEBRA button

qa ASSIGN 1/2 switches qs Lens locking lever

qd MENU knob qf SHUTTER switch

qg Remote commander receptor qh AUDIO LEVEL knob

e REC (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 supplied lens. When the REC SWITCH function is assigned to an ASSIGN switch on the ASSIGNABLE page of the OPERATION menu, you can use the switch as the REC button.

f Auto focus ranging sensor

When an VCL-719BXS (supplied with the PDW-F330K) auto focus lens is mounted, this measures the distance to the subject, and automatically focuses the lens. This sensor is provided as an auxiliary function for improving the automatic focusing speed. Even if this sensor is blocked, the focusing precision will not be affected.

g VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)

Connect the supplied viewfinder.

When mounting or removing the lens on this unit, power off this unit first.

d 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 18) 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.

h Lens mount (special bayonet mount)

Attach the lens.

i FILTER selector

Selects from the four neutral density (ND) filters built into this unit.

Position number

1 CLEAR 2 3 4

ND filter

/4 ND (attenuates light to approximately 1/4)

/16 ND (attenuates light to approximately 1/16)

64 ND (attenuates light to approximately

Location and Function of Parts

/64)

Normally set this to 1 (CLEAR). For shooting with the lens iris wide open for reduced depth of field, or when the subject is too brightly lit and the auto iris function does not operate correctly, select an appropriate position. When this selector is used with the menu item for filter

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selection display set to ON

(see page 139), the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds. 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 “To adjust the white balance” (page 62).

j ZEBRA button

Press to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the viewfinder screen. The zebra pattern is factory set to indicate picture areas where the video level is approximately 70%. However, on the VF SETTING page of the OPERATION menu, you can change the setting so that areas where the video level is 100% and above are also indicated at the same time. In addition, you can also change the video level for displaying the zebra pattern in the range from 30% to 107%.

n SHUTTER switch

Set to ON to use the electronic shutter. Flick to SEL 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 3 seconds.

For details about the shutter speed and shutter mode settings, see

“Setting the Electronic Shutter” on page 64.

o Remote commander receptor

Press the ASSIGN switch which is assigned to enable/ disable the remote commander function, and then aim the supplied infrared remote commander at this receptor.

Note

To prevent misoperation, the remote commander function is disabled when the camcorder is powered on. To use the infrared remote commander, it is necessary to assign the remote commander enabling/disabling function to an ASSIGN switch, and then press the ASSIGN switch to enable the remote commander. (This function is factory preset to the ASSIGN 2 switch.)

For details of how to assign a particular function to an ASSIGN switch, see

page 145.

For details, see “Setting the Viewfinder Screen Display” on page 140.

k ASSIGN 1/2 switches

You can assign the desired functions to each of the ASSIGN 1 and ASSIGN 2 switches on the ASSIGNABLE page of the OPERATION menu. The following functions are factory preset to the switches.

Switch Function

ASSIGN 1 EZ MODE (EZ mode ON/OFF) ASSIGN 2 IR REMOTE (infrared remote commander

enabled/disabled)

For details, see “Assigning Functions to ASSIGN Switches” on page 145.

l 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.

m MENU knob

Changes the page selection or a setting within the menu.

p AUDIO LEVEL knob

Adjusts the input level of audio channels 1and 2. You can disable this knob by setting the AUDIO CH1 LEVEL and AUDIO CH2 LEVEL items on the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. (The knob is factory preset so that it is enabled.)

For details about how to use the MENU knob, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 133.

Location and Function of Parts

Right Side

Near the front

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1 5600K button

2 LIGHT switch

3 GAIN switch

4 VDR SAVE/STBY switch

5 POWER switch

a 5600K button

Press to light the button and switch the standard color temperature for shooting to 5600K. Use this button for outdoor shooting in daytime or shooting under lighting with higher temperature. This button is effective only when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.

b LIGHT switch

Determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT connector

(see page 25) 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.

MAN: You can turn the video light on or off manually,

using its own switch.

6 MONITOR knob

7 ALARM knob

8 LCD monitor

9 MENU switch

0 WHITE BAL switch

qa OUTPUT/DCC switch

For details, see “Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Switch Positions” on page 143.

d VDR SAVE/STBY (VDR save/standby) switch

Switches the status of the power supply to the VDR while recording is paused (REC PAUSE). SAVE: At the start of recording, an internal operating

sound may be recorded. There is a small delay from pressing the REC button until recording starts, since the power consumption is less than in the standby state.

STBY: When the REC button is pressed, recording starts

immediately.

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 MAN. However, when using the interval recording mode, the video light is automatically turned on immediately before recording starts.

• To ensure proper operation of the video light, Sony

recommends the use of the BP-GL95 Battery Pack with the camcorder.

c GAIN switch

Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions during shooting. The gains corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be selected in the menu. (The factory settings are L = 0 dB, M = 9 dB, and H = 18 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 3 seconds.

• Even if the switch is on the SAVE side, the unit exits SAVE (power saving) mode and enters STBY (standby) mode whenever you exit REC PAUSE mode by carrying out playback to check the recorded video or by displaying the thumbnail screen

(page 84). To put the unit into SAVE mode again, put the unit into REC PAUSE mode again after recording, or power the unit off and on again.

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

e POWER switch

Turns the main power supply on and off.

f MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or optional earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum setting, no sound can be heard.

Location and Function of Parts

g 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.

ALARM

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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 3 seconds. You can assign the ATW function to an ASSIGN switch on the ASSIGNABLE page of the OPERATION menu.

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h LCD monitor

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

For details, see “Status Display on the LCD Monitor” on page 19.

i MENU switch

When flicking toward ON, the menu is displayed. When flicking toward STATUS, the status of the camcorder (of current settings) is displayed.

For details, see “Displaying Menus” on page 133.

j WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch

Controls adjustment of the white balance. PRST: Adjusts 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. Press 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. The 5600K button does not function. 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 MAINTENANCE menu, ATW

For details about how to assign the function to an ASSIGN switch, see

“Assigning Functions to ASSIGN Switches” on

page 145.

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

k 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

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

OUTPUT: BARS, DCC: OFF

A color bar signal is output and the DCC circuit does not operate. Use this setting to adjust the video monitor, to record the color bar signal, etc.

OUTPUT

DCC

OUTPUT: CAM, DCC: OFF

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

CAMBARS

OUTPUT: CAM, DCC: ON

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

ONOFF

on and off.

LCD monitor operating buttons

a DISPLAY/EXPAND button

Each time pressing this button, the display in the LCD monitor changes as follows.

Location and Function of Parts

1 DISPLAY/EXPAND button

2 COUNTER/CHAPTER button

3 RESET button

4 BRIGHT button

Display indication Meaning

Video with superimposed information

Video without superimposed information

Status display Counter indications, warnings, audio

When the MENU switch is flicked toward STATUS, the principal settings of this unit appear as on the viewfinder screen.

The video only appears.

levels, and similar information appears. No video image appears.

Settings of buttons and switches

COUNTER/CHAPTER button: TC PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch: PRESET F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET

COUNTER/CHAPTER button: U-BIT PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch: PRESET F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET

To reset

Timecode to 00:00:00:00

User bits data

00 00

to 00 00

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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 the button, the division is repeated (to a maximum of three times, with 1728 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 87.

b COUNTER/CHAPTER (counter display toggle/

chapter) button

Each time this button is pressed, the counter display section changes as follows. This setting is activated only when the LCD monitor display is set to STATUS with the DISPLAY/EXPAND button. COUNTER: Displays the elapsed recording/playback

time.

TC: Displays timecode. U-BIT: Displays user bits data.

If you press this button when the thumbnail screen is displayed, those frames on which essence 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 essence 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 87.

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.

b) Can only be reset when the display is set to STATUS. When it is set to

CHAR, resetting is not possible.

For details, see “Setting the Time Data” on page 68.

If you press this button when thumbnails of frames with essence marks are displayed using the COUNTER/ CHAPTER button, or when thumbnails of clip divisions are displayed using the DISPLAY/EXPAND button, then the display returns to the normal thumbnail display.

d BRIGHT (brightness) button

Sets the backlight brightness. Each time you press this button, the backlight brightness cycles through the following four levels: H: Select this to view the LCD monitor in outdoor

daylight.

M: Brightness level between H and L. L: Select this to view the LCD monitor indoors or outside

at night.

OFF: Turn the backlight off (you can view video under

normal lighting). Select this in outdoor daylight when the LCD monitor screen is subjected to direct sunlight.

Status Display on the LCD Monitor

The following display appears when the LCD monitor display is set to STATUS with the DISPLAY/EXPAND button.

c RESET button

Resets the display of the time data when the LCD monitor display is set to STATUS or CHAR with the DISPLAY/ EXPAND button. According to the settings of the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch

(see page 24) and the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch (see page 24), this button resets the display as follows.

Settings of buttons and switches

COUNTER/CHAPTER button: COUNTER

To reset

Counter to 0:00:00:00

HD SP

TCG

01:23 : 45 15:

WARNING:HUMID

DISC E B BATT E F Li

23.98P 4ch

PB NDF EXT-LK21HOLD

MIN SEC FRM

Location and Function of Parts

OVER

PEUK

a Video format

Indicates the format of video being currently played back or recorded. HD HQ: HQ (high quality) mode in the MPEG HD video

format

HD SP: SP (standard play) mode in the MPEG HD video

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format

HD LP: LP (long play) mode in the MPEG HD video

format

DVCAM: DVCAM format

b Playback indicator

Appears during playback.

c Camera scan mode indicator

Indicates the camera scan mode of video being currently played back or recorded.

• If NTSC AREA is selected

60I: 59.94 fields per second, interlace scan mode 30P: 29.97 frames per second, progressive scan mode

23.98P: 23.98 frames per second, progressive scan mode

(converted to 60i at 2-3 pulldown)

• If PAL AREA is selected

50I: 50 fields per second, interlace scan mode 25P: 25 frames per second, progressive scan mode

1) COUNTRY setting on the FORMAT page of the OPERATION menu (see

page 113).

Note

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

d Non-drop-frame mode indicator

Appears when non-drop-frame timecode is selected.

e External synchronization indicator

Appears when the internal timecode generator is locked to an external signal input to the TC IN connector

1) For the PDW-F350. For the PDW-F330, the TC connector (IN/OUT

switch set to IN).

f Audio channel display

Shows the audio channel mode during recording or playback. 2ch: two-channel mode (only when the MPEG HD format

is selected)

4ch: four-channel mode

g Hold indicator

Appears when the internal timecode generator is stopped.

h Audio level indicators

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

i Lithium battery low voltage warning

Appears when the voltage of the internal lithium backup battery (CR2032) is low. If this indication appears, replace the lithium battery immediately

(see page 38).

j Remaining battery capacity indicator

Indication Battery voltage

BP-L90A/L60S/ L80S

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

Indication Battery voltage

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

BATT E [ ■■■■■■■ ] F 80 to 100% BATT E [ ■■■■■■■ ] 70% BATT E [ ■■■■■■ ] 60% BATT E [ ■■■■■ ] 50% BATT E [ ■■■■ ] 40% BATT E [ ■■■ ] 30% BATT E [ ■■ ] 20% BATT E [ ■ ] 10% BATT E [ ] 0%

Other batteries

k Remaining disc capacity indicator

Indication Remaining recording

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

time

l Warning indicator area

Displays warnings when trouble with recording or moisture condensation occurs.

For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 168.

Location and Function of Parts

m Time counter display

Each press of the COUNTER/CHAPTER button cycles through displays of timecode, user bits, and counter information. You can display the date or time using the four-way arrow key on the side control panel.

TCG: Value of timecode generator TCR: Value of timecode reader UBG: Value of user bits generator UBR: Value of user bits reader

Near the rear

CNT: Counter information CLK: Time by the internal clock

TCG and UBG can be displayed when the disc is stopped and during recording, and TCR and UBR are displayed during playback. CLK appears when the COUNTER/CHAPTER button has been pressed to display TC, and the PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch is set to CLOCK.

1 WARNING indicator

2 ACCESS indicator 3 Built-in speaker

4 Protection cover of the side control panel

5 EARPHONE jack

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F REC

EJECT

PLAY/PAUSE

m.NX

PREC

STOP NEXT

a 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 168.

b ACCESS indicator

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

c 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.

6 EJECT button and indicator 7 F REV button and indicator 8 PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator

F FWD

9 F FWD button and indicator

0 NEXT button

qa STOP button qs PREV button

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.

For details about alarms, see “Operation Warnings” on page 168.

d Protection cover of the side control panel

Open to access the side control panel (see page 22).

e EARPHONE jack

By plugging earphones, 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 earphones. Plugging earphones into the jack automatically cuts off the sound from the built-in speaker. You can select monaural or stereo on the AUDIO-2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

Location and Function of Parts

f EJECT button and indicator

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

g F REV (fast reverse) button and indicator

This plays back at high speed in the reverse direction. The

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indicator lights during high-speed playback in the reverse direction.

h PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator

Press this button to view play back video images using the viewfinder screen or a color video monitor. The indicator lights during playback. Press this button again during playback to pause, outputting a still image. At this time the indicator flashes. This unit is equipped with a color search function at approximately four times normal playback speed, for easy checking of recorded material. To use the color search function at approximately four times normal playback speed, press the F REV button or F FWD button during playback.

Side control panel (inside the protection cover)

At this time the PLAY indicator and F REV or F FWD indicator light.

i 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.

j NEXT button

This jumps to the start of the next clip, then pauses. 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.

k STOP button

Press this to stop disc playback.

l PREV (previous) button

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

1 MONITOR switches

2 SHIFT button

3 Lithium battery compartment

CH-1

MIX

CH-2

LITHIUM BATT

MONITOR

CH-3 MIX CH-4

SHIFT

CH-1/2 CH-3/4

PRESET

REGEN CLOCK

OFF

THUMBNAIL

ESSENCE

MARK

FRONT MIC

LOW CUT

a 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.

SUB CLIP

CLIP MENU

SEL/SET

010010

F-RUN SET R-RUN

CH-1

VIDEO OUT

CHARACTER

ON OFF

4 THUMBNAIL indicator 5 THUMBNAIL button 6 SUB CLIP indicator

7 SEL/SET button

(four-way arrow key)

AUDIO LEVEL

8 AUDIO LEVEL knobs

CH-3

AUTO

MANUAL

AUDIO SELECT

AUDIO IN

FRONT

WIRELESS

REAR

CH-2

9 AUDIO SELECT switches

CH-4

0 AUDIO IN switches

W R

qa VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch qs F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch

qd FRONT MIC LOW CUT switch qf PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch

Position of leftside switch

Position of rightside switch

Audio output

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

mixed audio (stereo)

CH-2/CH-4 Channel 2 audio

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Position of leftside switch

CH-1/CH-3 CH-3/4 Channel 3 audio MIX Channels 3 and 4

CH-2/CH-4 Channel 4 audio

a) By connecting stereo headphones to the EARPHONE connector you can

hear the audio in stereo. (On the AUDIO-2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, HEADPHONE OUT must be set to “STEREO”.)

Position of rightside switch

Audio output

mixed audio (stereo)

thumbnail with the cursor, press the button centrally to confirm. This button is used for scene selection and other operations.

For details of clip list playback operations, see page 88.

For details of the CLIP menu, see “Managing Clip Lists” (page 102).

For details of scene selection, see page 92.

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b SHIFT button

Use this in combination with other buttons.

c Lithium battery compartment

Attach the supplied CR2032 lithium battery.

Details on how to attach the lithium battery, see “Attaching and Replacing the Lithium Battery” on page 37.

d THUMBNAIL indicator

This lights when thumbnails are displayed.

e THUMBNAIL button

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

f SUB CLIP indicator

This lights when using a clip list for playback.

g SEL/SET (select/set) button (four-way arrow key)

Sets the timecode and user bits. Push the button towards left or right so that the digit you want to change flashes. Pushing the button upward increases the value of the flashing digit, and pushing it downward decreases the value. Hold down the SHIFT button and press upward (in the direction of the “SUB CLIP” legend) to display the clip lists (when no clip list is loaded into the current clip list). When a clip list is loaded, that clip list can be played back. Hold down the SHIFT button and press upward once more to exit the display of the clip lists or to exit the clip list playback state. Hold down the SHIFT button and press downward (in the direction of the “CLIP MENU” legend) to display the CLIP menu. Hold down the SHIFT button and press downward once more to exit the CLIP menu. When thumbnails (index frames of clips) are displayed on the LCD monitor, you can use this button to select a thumbnail. Push the button in four directions to move the cursor up, down, left and right. After selecting the desired

h AUDIO 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 (CH-1/CH-2) switches (see below) are set to MANUAL.

i 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

j 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: Input signals from the microphone connected to

the MIC IN connector

WIRELESS: Audio input signals from the CA-WR855

Camera Adaptor (supplied separately) if a WRR-855 series UHF synthesized tuner (supplied separately) is installed using the CA-WR855

REAR: Audio input signals from an audio device

connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors

AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4 switches

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

to the MIC IN connector

W (WIRELESS): Audio input signals from the CA-

WR855 camera adaptor (supplied separately) if a WRR-855 series UHF synthesized tuner (supplied separately) is installed using the CA-WR855

R (REAR): Audio input signals from an audio device

connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (The signal input to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector is recorded on channel 3, and the signal input to the AUDIO IN CH-2 connector on channel 4.)

Note

For audio channels 3 and 4, level adjustment can only be performed in AUTO (automatic) mode. The audio level of

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these channels cannot be adjusted in MANUAL (manual) mode.

For details, see “To set the timecode” on page 68 and “To set the user bits” on page 69.

k VIDEO OUT (video output) CHARACTER switch

Selects whether or not (ON/OFF) to superimpose text information on the VIDEO OUT connector

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1) For the PDW-F330, VIDEO OUT connector on the rear panel.

output.

l 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 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.

Left Side and Upper Section

1 ASSIGN 3/4 switches

2 Large viewfinder attachment shoe

m FRONT MIC LOW CUT switch

Set to ON to insert a high-pass filter in the microphone circuit, reducing wind noise. Normally leave the switch in the OFF position.

n 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 R-RUN mode.

CLOCK: Records timecode synchronized to the internal

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

5 Accessory fitting shoe

6 Shoulder strap fitting

3 Viewfinder front-to-back

positioning knob

4 Lid of the disc compartment

a ASSIGN 3/4 switches

You can assign the desired functions to these switches on the ASSIGNABLE page of the OPERATION menu.

For details, see “Assigning Functions to ASSIGN Switches” on page 145.

b Large viewfinder attachment shoe

Use this to mount an optional 5-inch electronic viewfinder (see page 45).

7 Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

8 Viewfinder fitting shoe

9 Fitting for optional microphone holder

0 LIGHT connector

qa MIC IN connector

qs Shoulder pad

1 Video output and timecode connectors

c Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob

Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the viewfinder

(see page 44).

d 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.

e Accessory fitting shoe

Attach an optional accessory such as a video light (see page 47).

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f Shoulder strap fitting

Attach the supplied shoulder strap (see page 46).

g Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of the viewfinder

(see page 44).

h Viewfinder fitting shoe

Attach the supplied viewfinder.

i Fitting for optional microphone holder

Fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder (see page 48).

1 Video output and timecode connectors

PDW-F330

1 GENLOCK IN connector

GENLOCK

VIDEO

OUT

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j 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 47).

k MIC IN (microphone input) (+48 V) connector

(XLR type, 5-pin, female)

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

l 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 46.

B/PR connectors

TC IN

TC OUT

5 TC IN connector

4 TC OUT connector

PDW-F350

2 VIDEO OUT Y/P

1 GENLOCK IN connector

GENLOCK

VIDEO

OUT

3 VIDEO OUT connector

a GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input) connector

(BNC type)

Input an SD or HD reference signal when applying a genlock to the camera, or synchronizing timecode to an external source. Use the GENLOCK page of the MAINTENANCE menu to carry out phase adjustment of the horizontal synchronization signal for genlock.

Note

The subcarrier phase cannot be adjusted.

b VIDEO OUT (video output) Y/PB/PR connectors

(BNC type)

F330

Output component video signals (Y/PB/PR) for a video monitor. Connect a video monitor with component video signal input connectors to check the video being shot by the camera. You can also monitor VDR playback video.

You can select HD Y/PB/PR or SD Y/PB/PR signal output on the OUTPUT page of the OPERATION menu. For details, see

“Selecting the Output Signals” on page 143.

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Notes

• Even when you are recording or playing back HD

23.98P signals, 23.98PsF signals are not output from these connectors. The output is 59.94i signals after 2-3 pulldown.

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• Video signals are not output if the connection destinations of these connectors are not terminated properly.

Rear

1 TALLY indicator

2 TALLY switch

c VIDEO OUT (video output) connector (BNC type)

F350

Outputs a video signal for a video monitor. The output signal is composite or HD Y. When the output signal is composite, 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. To lock the timecode of an external device to the timecode of this unit, connect the genlock signal input connector of the external device to this connector.

Notes

• The subcarrier phase cannot be adjusted.

• Even when you are recording or playing back HD

23.98P signals, 23.98PsF signals are not output from this connector. The output is 59.94i signals after 2-3 pulldown.

• Video signals are not output if the connection destinations of these connectors are not terminated properly.

You can select the composite or HD Y signal output on the OUTPUT page of the OPERATION menu. For details, see “Selecting the Output Signals” on page 143.

d TC OUT (timecode output) connector (BNC type)

F350

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.

3 Battery attachment

shoe

4 WRR connector

1 Connector panel

(see page 27)

a TALLY (back tally) indicator (red)

Lights up during recording. It will not light if the TALLY switch (see below) is set to OFF. This indicator also flashes to indicate warnings

(see page 21) in the same manner as

the REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder.

For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 168.

b TALLY switch

Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator (see above) function.

c Battery attachment shoe

Attach a BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S 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 Power Supply” on page 38. For information about attaching a synthesized tuner, see “Attaching a UHF Synthesized Tuner” on page 49.

e TC IN (timecode input) connector (BNC type)

F350

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

For details of timecode, see “To set the timecode” on page 68.

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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.

d WRR connector (7-pin)

Connect a CA-WR855 Camera Adaptor with attached WRR-855 UHF Synthesized Tuner.

For details, see “Attaching a UHF Synthesized Tuner” on page 49.

1 Connector panel

Note

PDW-F330

1 ”Memory Stick” slot

2 DC IN connector

3 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors and

input selection switches

6 DC OUT 12V

connector

5 REMOTE

connector

PDW-F350

1 “Memory Stick” slot

2 DC IN connector

3 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors and

input selection switches

6 DC OUT 12V

connector

5 REMOTE

connector

a “Memory Stick” slot

4 DV OUT S400

connector

9 AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2

connectors

8 VIDEO OUT connector

7 TC connector and IN/OUT

selector switch

4 DV OUT S400

connector

qa HDSDI OUT connector

0 AUDIO OUT connector

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

b DC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR type, 4-

pin, male)

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

c AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio input channel 1/2)

connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, female) and input selection switches

Connect other audio equipment or external microphone. Set the input selection switches as shown below according to the microphone or equipment. LINE (left position): For connecting an external audio

signal source such as a stereo amplifier

MIC (center position): For connecting any microphone

other than 48 V microphone

MIC +48V ON (right position): For connecting a 48 V

microphone

Signals input to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector can be recorded on audio channels 1 and 3. Similarly, signals input to the AUDIO IN CH-2 connector can be recorded on audio channels 2 and 4.

1) When the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4) switches on the side

control panel are set to “REAR” or “R”.

Note

If MIC +48V ON is selected for a microphone other than 48 V microphone, the microphone may be damaged.

d (i.LINK) DV OUT S400 connector (6-pin, IEEE

1394 compliant)

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

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“Memory Stick” access indicator

“Memory Stick”

Insert a “Memory Stick”. The “Memory Stick” access indicator lights up when the “Memory Stick” is being accessed for reading or writing.

For details about how to insert a “Memory Stick”, see “To insert a “Memory Stick”” on page 148.

For details about the types of “Memory Stick”, see “About a “Memory Stick”” on page 177.

Notes

• If video and audio signals are not output from the

external device connected to the

(i.LINK) DV OUT S400 connector, disconnect the i.LINK cable (DV cable) and then reconnect it, making sure that it is firmly seated.

• 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

hard disk drive or similar 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.

Location and Function of Parts

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

j AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5-pin, male)

e REMOTE connector (8-pin)

Connect an RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit, which makes it possible to control the camcorder remotely.

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Note

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

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

female)

Supplies power for a WRR-861/862 UHF Synthesized Tuner (optional) (maximum 0.2 A). Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF synthesized tuner.

g TC (timecode) connector (BNC type) and IN/OUT

selector switch

F330

• IN/OUT selector switch: IN To apply an external lock to the timecode, input the reference timecode.

• IN/OUT selector switch: OUT 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.

F350

Output 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.

k HDSDI OUT connector (BNC type)

F350

Outputs an HDSDI signal (supporting the embedded audio function). Connect a video monitor with an HDSDI signal input connector to check the video being shot by the camera. You can also monitor VDR playback video.

Notes

• Even when you are recording or playing back HD

23.98P signals, 23.98PsF signals are not output from this connector. The output is 59.94i signals after 2-3 pulldown.

• When the video recorded in the DVCAM format is played back, no signal is output.

h VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type)

F330

Outputs a video signal for a video monitor. When the output signal is composite, 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. To lock the timecode of an external device to the timecode of this unit, connect the genlock signal input connector of the external device to this connector.

Notes

• The subcarrier phsase cannot be adjusted.

• Video signals are not output if the connection destinations of these connectors are not terminated properly.

i AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 (audio output channel 1/

2) connectors (RCA phono jacks)

F330

Output the audio singnals being recorded or played back. Connect to a stereo amplifier or video monitor’s audio input connectors.

Location and Function of Parts

VCL-719BXS Auto Focus Lens (Supplied With the PDW-F330K)

1 PUSH AF button 2 FOCUS switch

3 MACRO switch 4 Auto focus indicator

5 Iris ring 6 Zoom ring

7 Focus ring

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qs IG control

qd IRIS button

qf IRIS switch

8 Flange focal length

adjustment button

9 Focus control connector 0 Zoom control connector qa ZOOM switch

a PUSH AF (auto focus) button

When the focus adjustment is in the manual mode, by pressing this button you can use the auto focus for an instantaneous adjustment to the subject. When the button is pressed, the auto focus operates until the image is in focus, then disengages. Even when the FOCUS switch is set to A (auto), by pressing this button, you can restart the auto focus.

b FOCUS switch

Select the method of focusing. A (auto): The auto focus function is constantly active.

While the auto focus is operating, the auto focus indicator lights green. Even with the switch in the A position, you can manually adjust the focus by operating the focus ring.

M (manual): The manual mode allows focusing

adjustment with the focus ring. In manual mode, auto focus adjustment is also possible, by pressing the PUSH AF button.

c MACRO switch

When this switch is in the ON position, the macro mode is enabled, allowing focusing over the whole range (5 cm to ∞) including the macro range (from 5 cm

to 90 cm

from the front of the lens). This operation is independent of whether the focus adjustment mode is auto or manual. In the macro range, the auto focusing speed is lower.

1) At the wide-angle setting

qg Power zoom lever qh RET button qj REC button

d Auto focus indicator

This lights green while the auto focus function is operating. During flange focal length adjustment, it flashes orange or green. If an error occurs, it lights red.

For details of flashing during flange focal length adjustment, see

“Adjusting the Flange Focal Length” on

page 42.

e Iris ring

For manual iris adjustment, set the IRIS switch to the M (manual) position, then turn this ring.

f Zoom ring

For manual zoom adjustment, set the ZOOM switch to the MANU. position, then turn this ring.

g Focus ring

Turn this ring to adjust the focus. This ring can be turned endlessly in both directions. The faster you turn, the faster the focusing mechanism operates, to minimize the amount of turning required for focusing.

h Flange focal length adjustment button

Press this to adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the lens mounting flange plane to the focusing plane).

For details of flange focal length adjustment, see “Adjusting the Flange Focal Length” on page 42.

Location and Function of Parts

i Focus control connector (6-pin)

Connecting an optional focus servo controller allows remote control of focusing.

j Zoom control connector (8-pin)

Connecting an optional zoom servo controller allows

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remote control of zooming.

k ZOOM switch

Select the method of zoom operation. SERVO: Power zoom. Operate the zoom with the power

zoom lever.

MANU. (manual): Manual zoom. Operate the zoom with

the zoom ring.

l IG (iris gain) control

Remove the rubber cap, and turn the knob inside, to adjust the gain for auto iris adjustment.

Note

This is set to an appropriate value when the unit is shipped. It does not normally require any adjustment.

m IRIS button

When the IRIS switch is in the M position for manual adjustment, press this button for an instantaneous auto adjustment. The iris is automatically adjusted while the button is held down.

“CENTER” to “FULL”, instead of focusing only on the center portion of the screen, the whole screen image is used for focusing. In this case, the auto focus area frame does not appear.

• If there are a number of objects within the screen at close and far range, the focus may not be on the intended subject. In this case, with the subject on which you want to focus in the center of the screen, press the PUSH AF button.

• After focusing with the PUSH AF button, if you operate the zoom or adjust the iris, the depth of field may become shallower, losing crisp focus. In such cases, press the PUSH AF button once more.

• If you focus at wide-angle then zoom to telephoto, the subject may no longer be in focus.

• The auto focus function does not operate while using the slow shutter mode (4F or higher).

Note on zoom speed

Depending on the shooting distance, the zoom speed may fall as the lens approaches the telephoto end.

p RET (return video) button

Use this to check the video. If you press this while the internal VDR is pausing recording, the last few seconds recorded appear in the viewfinder (a recording review operation).

For details, see “Checking the Last Two Seconds of the Recording (a Recording Review Operation)” on page 83.

n IRIS switch

Select the method of iris adjustment.

A (auto): Auto mode. The iris is adjusted automatically. M (manual): Manual mode. Adjust the iris with the iris

ring.

o Power zoom lever

This is enabled when the ZOOM switch is in the SERVO position. Press the W end for wide-angle and the T end for telephoto. Press the lever harder for a faster zoom action.

Notes on auto focus

• When an auto focus lens is mounted, in the auto focus mode a frame appears in the center of the viewfinder screen indicating the auto focus area. Place the subject on which you want to focus within this frame.

• In the following cases, it may be difficult to focus on the subject. If this does happen, use manual focusing.

- If the subject has no contrast

- If the subject is moving rapidly

- When shooting point light sources, under street

lighting or at night

- When there are very bright objects close to the subject

- When shooting through a glass window

• On the LENS page of the MAINTENANCE menu, by changing the AF DETECT AREA setting from

Pressing this button (single click) during recording records a shot mark 1, and double-clicking records a shot mark 2.

For details, see “Recording Shot Marks” on page 72.

q REC (record) button

Use this to start and stop recording. Press once to start recording, then press once more to stop.

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