Sony PMW-100 User Manual

4-425-717-12(1)

Solid-State Memory Camcorder

PMW-100

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Operating Instructions

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

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.

WARNING

When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug.

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as book case or built-in cabinet.

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

WARNING

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels.

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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For the customers in Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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 Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 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.

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic field at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.

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 the USA and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

For the customers in Taiwan only

For the Customers in Brazil only DESCARTE DE PILHAS E BATERIAS

Bateria de Ion-Lítium Atenção:

Se a bateria não for manuseada corretamente, ela poderá explodir, causar incêndio ou até mesmo queimaduras químicas. Observe as seguintes precauções.

- Não desmonte, esmague ou exponha a bateria a qualquer choque ou impacto, como martelar, deixar cair ou pisar.

- Não provoque curto-circuito, nem deixe que objetos metálicos entrem em contato com os terminais da bateria.

- Não exponha a bateria a temperaturas elevadas, acima de 60 °C, como sob a luz solar direta ou no interior de um carro estacionado ao sol.

- Não incinere nem jogue no fogo.

- Não manuseie baterias de íon-lítio danificadas ou com vazamentos

- Mantenha a bateria fora do alcance de crianças pequenas.

- Mantenha a bateria seca Substitua apenas por uma bateria do mesmo

tipo ou equivalente recomendada pela Sony.

Bateria Primária Atenção:

Verifique as instruções de uso do aparelho certificando-se de que as polaridades (+) e (-) estão no sentido indicado. As pilhas poderão vazar ou explodir se as polaridades forem invertidas, expostas ao fogo, desmontadas ou recarregadas. Evite misturar com pilhas de outro tipo ou com pilhas usadas, transportá-las ou armazená-las soltas, pois aumenta o risco de vazamento. Retire as pilhas caso o aparelho não esteja sendo utilizado, para evitar possíveis danos na eventualidade de ocorrer vazamento. As pilhas devem ser armazenadas em local seco e ventilado.

No caso de vazamento da pilha, evite o contato com a mesma. Lave qualquer parte do corpo afetado com água abundante. Ocorrendo irritação, procure auxílio médico. Não remova o invólucro da pilha. Mantenha fora do alcance das crianças. Em caso de ingestão procure auxílio médico imediatamente.

Table of Contents

Overview

Preparations

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

Part Identification ................................................................... 11

Camcorder .................................................................... 11

IR Remote Commander (Supplied) .............................. 15

On-Screen Indications ............................................................ 16

Direct Menu Operation ................................................ 17

Power Supply ........................................................................... 18

Using a Battery Pack .................................................... 18

Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................................. 19

Turning the Power On/Off ........................................... 19

Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 19

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ....................... 20

Adjusting the LCD Monitor ......................................... 20

Adjusting the Viewfinder ............................................. 20

Using the IR Remote Commander ........................................ 21

Using SxS Memory Cards ...................................................... 22

About SxS Memory Cards ........................................... 22

Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card .................. 22

Switching Between SxS Memory Cards ...................... 23

Formatting an SxS Memory Card ................................ 23

Checking the Remaining Time Available for

Recording ............................................................... 23

Restoring an SxS Memory Card .................................. 23

Using an External Hard Disk ................................................. 24

Attaching/Removing the PHU-220R ........................... 24

Formatting the PHU-220R ........................................... 25

Checking the Remaining Time Available for

Recording ............................................................... 25

Restoring the PHU-220R ............................................. 25

Using Other Media .................................................................. 26

XQD Memory Cards .................................................... 26

“Memory Stick” media/SDHC Cards .......................... 27

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Recording

Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 28

Changing Basic Settings ......................................................... 30

Video Formats .............................................................. 30

White Balance .............................................................. 30

Markers/Zebra Patterns ................................................ 31

Gain .............................................................................. 31

Electronic Shutter ......................................................... 32

Exposure ....................................................................... 32

Zoom ............................................................................ 33

Focus ............................................................................ 33

Steady Shot ................................................................... 34

NightShot ..................................................................... 34

Flickers ......................................................................... 34

Time Data ..................................................................... 35

Recording Audio Signals ........................................................ 35

Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones ........................ 35

Using External Inputs ................................................... 35

Using an External Microphone .................................... 35

Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels ........................ 36

Monitoring the Audio ................................................... 36

Useful Functions ...................................................................... 37

Color Bars/Reference Tone .......................................... 37

Shot Marks ................................................................... 37

OK/NG/KP Flags (for UDF Only) ............................... 37

OK Mark (for FAT HD Mode Only) ........................... 37

Rec Review .................................................................. 38

Assignable Buttons ....................................................... 38

Interval Recording ........................................................ 38

Frame Recording .......................................................... 39

Clip Continuous Recording (UDF Only) ..................... 39

Picture Cache Recording: Retroactively Record .......... 40

Slow & Quick Motion .................................................. 41

Freeze Mix: Image Alignment ..................................... 42

Picture Profiles ............................................................. 42

Deleting Clips ............................................................... 49

Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data ............................. 49

Planning Metadata ........................................................ 50

Playback

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Thumbnail Screens ................................................................. 53

Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen ....................... 53

Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen .................... 54

Playing Clips ............................................................................ 55

Status Displays

Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in

Sequence ................................................................ 55

Monitoring Audio ......................................................... 56

Cueing Up .................................................................... 56

Adding Shot Marks During Playback

(UDF and FAT HD Mode) .................................... 56

Clip Operations ....................................................................... 56

Clip Operation Menus .................................................. 56

Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus ........... 57

Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip ............. 58

Adding/Deleting a Flag (UDF Only) ........................... 59

Adding/Deleting the OK Mark

(FAT HD Mode Only) ........................................... 59

Copying Clips ............................................................... 59

Deleting Clips ............................................................... 60

Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen ........................ 60

Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen

(UDF and FAT HD Mode) .................................... 61

Adding/Deleting Shot Marks

(UDF and FAT HD Mode) .................................... 62

Changing the Index Frame

(UDF and FAT HD Mode) .................................... 62

Dividing a Clip (FAT HD Mode Only) ........................ 63

Showing the Status Screens .................................................... 64

Camera Status Screen ................................................... 64

Audio Status Screen ..................................................... 65

Video Status Screen ..................................................... 65

Button/Remote Status Screen ....................................... 65

Battery/Media Status Screen ........................................ 66

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Overview of the Setup Menus ................................................ 67

Setup Menu Layers ...................................................... 67

Basic Menu Operations .......................................................... 68

Setup Menu List ...................................................................... 70

CAMERA SET Menu .................................................. 70

AUDIO SET Menu ...................................................... 74

VIDEO SET Menu ....................................................... 76

LCD/VF SET Menu ..................................................... 77

TC/UB SET Menu ........................................................ 80

OTHERS Menu ............................................................ 82

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Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices ...... 89

Operating Clips With a Computer ........................................ 90

Connecting via i.LINK (FAT only) ....................................... 92

External Synchronization ....................................................... 94

Appendices

Important Notes on Operation .............................................. 96

Formats and Limitations of Outputs .................................... 98

Backup Battery Replacement .............................................. 106

Troubleshooting .................................................................... 107

Error/Warning Indications .................................................. 109

Licenses .................................................................................. 112

About OpenSSL .................................................................... 113

Specifications ......................................................................... 116

Index ....................................................................................... 121

Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External

Device .................................................................... 92

Nonlinear Editing ......................................................... 93

Recording External Input Signals ................................ 93

Video Formats and Output Signals .............................. 98

Limitations of Inputs/Outputs .................................... 104

Power .......................................................................... 107

Recording/Playback ...................................................107

External Devices ........................................................ 108

Error Indications ......................................................... 109

Warning Indications ................................................... 109

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ................... 112

Bitmap Fonts ..............................................................112

On accessing software to which the GPL applies ...... 112

General ....................................................................... 116

Lens ............................................................................ 117

Camera Block ............................................................. 118

Inputs/Outputs ............................................................ 118

Displays ...................................................................... 119

Internal Microphone ................................................... 119

Media Slot Block ........................................................ 119

Package Configuration ............................................... 119

Optional Accessories .................................................. 120

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Overview

Features

Overview

The PMW-100 is a highly compact and highperformance XDCAM

memory cards as recording media. The

SxS imaging device used in the PMW-100 camcorder is a 1/2.9-inch type “Exmor” with an effective pixel count of 1920 × 1080. Either the UDF or FAT file system can be used with recording media.

camcorder that uses

CMOS sensor,

Multiple-format support

Both Interlace at 1080/59.94i (or 1080/50i) and Progressive at 1080/29.97P, 1080/23.98P, 720/

59.94P, 720/29.97P, and 720/23.98P (or 1080/ 25P, 720/50P, and 720/25P) are supported, providing various HD recording formats for worldwide coverage. NTSC/PAL SD formats are also possible, including SD signal recording and playback in DVCAM format, as well as down-conversion output of HD signals into SD signals.

A new generation HD recording system

HD recording using the “MPEG-2 Long GOP” codec and SD recording in DVCAM format

The PMW-100 records 1920 × 1080, 1440 × 1080, and 1280 × 720 HD images using “MPEG2 Long GOP” codec compression. When recording with UDF, settings of 50 Mbps (in HD422 mode) or 35 Mbps (in HQ mode) are supported. With FAT, settings of 35 Mbps (in HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (in SP mode) are supported. When using UDF with a 64 GB SxS memory card, efficient compression methods allow for recording approximately 120 minutes of HD images at 50 Mbps (in HD422 mode), and approximately 180 minutes of HD images at 35 Mbps (in HQ mode). Furthermore, the PMW-100 supports recording and playback in DVCAM 25 Mbps format, as well as playback in MPEG IMX 50 Mbps format.

High-quality uncompressed audio recording

When in UDF HD422 mode, this camcorder can record 4-channel audio in 24-bit, 48 kHz linear PCM format. Recording of 4-channel audio in 16-

bit, 48 kHz linear PCM format for FAT HD Mode is possible.

Support for a file-based workflow

File-based recording in MXF and MP4 formats allows material to be handled with great flexibility in computer work environments, enabling easy copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving.

Instant-access thumbnail display with “Expand” function

Each time a recording is started and stopped, the video and audio signals are recorded as one clip. Furthermore, thumbnails are automatically generated for each clip as a visual reference, allowing the operator to cue-up to a desired scene simply by guiding the cursor to a thumbnail. For further convenience, the ‘Expand’ function allows one selected clip in the Thumbnail display to be divided into 12 equal time intervals, each with its own thumbnail identifier. This is useful if you wish to quickly search for a particular scene within a lengthy clip.

Creative recording modes and settings

Versatile focus-assistance functions

The lens has a versatile functions for easy and precise focus adjustments.

• One-push Auto Focus

• MF Assist

• Expanded Focus

• Peaking

Slow & Quick Motion function

By using different settings for the recording framerate and playback framerate, you can perform high-quality slow-motion and quickmotion recording.

Slow Shutter function

This camcorder enables the capturing of clear, low-noise images in low-light environments, with long exposure of up to 64 frames.

Selectable gamma curves

Gamma curves can be selected based on the scenes being recorded.

Features

Interval Recording function

You can perform intermittent recording at pre-

Overview

determined intervals. This is convenient for shortening the time it takes to track variations over long periods, such as changes in the weather or plant growth.

Frame Recording function

Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMW100 camcorder that is especially useful for clayanimation shooting. With this function, images for pre-determined frame are recorded each time the record button is pressed.

Shutter-angle settings

In addition to the electric shutter speed controls, the PMW-100 also has a “shutter angle” control, which is familiar to cinematographers.

Picture Profile feature

The Picture Profile feature allows the camera operator to easily call up customized picturetonal settings to suit particular shooting conditions. Up to 6 groups of settings can be set.

Picture Cache Recording function

The unit can utilize its internal memory to store the image being captured, allowing recording to commence up to 15 seconds in advance of when the REC START (recording start) button was pressed.

1)Sony, XDCAM, SxS, i.LINK, Exmor, and Remote

Commander are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

2)HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

A variety of functions and designs for high operability

• Depth-of-field indicator

• Brightness-level display

• Histogram indicator

• 3.5-inch color LCD monitor

• Easy-to-see color viewfinder

• Four assignable buttons

• Zoom and recording start/stop operations enabled both on the handle and the grip

• Long operating time with a battery pack

• Wide array of interfaces, including USB,

, and HDMI

i.LINK

• ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)

• Selectable gain

• High-speed picture search: ×4, ×15, ×24

• Freeze Mix function

• IR Remote Commander

• Planning metadata function

Features

supplied

Part Identification

For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses.

Camcorder

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1. Lens hood

Attach

Insert the hood by aligning it with the mark on the camcorder, then turn the hood clockwise while facing the front of the camcorder (opposite the direction at 2 in the illustration below) to secure it.

Detach

1 Press and hold the hood release button, 2 turn the hood in the direction of the arrow, 3 then pull it out.

(page 13)

Operation panel on the handle (page 13)

Rear connector panel (page 14)

7 8

Card slot block (page 14)Side operation panel

2. Headphone connector (stereo mini jack)

(page 36)

3. Rear IR remote control receptor

4. Power switch (page 19)

5. BATT RELEASE button (page 18)

6. Eyepiece focusing knob (page 20)

7. DC IN connector (page 19)

8. Battery pack receptacle (page 18)

9. EXPOSURE dial/button (page 33)

10. FOCUS/ZOOM switch (page 33)

11. Lens operation ring (page 33)

Overview

When attaching the optional wideconversion lens, use the lens hood supplied with the wide-conversion lens.

Part Identification

Overview

12 3 4 56

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Controls on the grip

(page 14)

1. Viewfinder (page 20)

How to attach the EVF large eyecup

Attach the EVF large eyecup, aligning it with the groove of the eyecup already installed on the unit. Do not detach the eyecup already installed on the unit.

EVF large eyecup (supplied)

2. Rear accessory shoe (page 24)

3. External microphone holder (page 35)

4. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor

(page 20)

5. Front accessory shoe

6. Built-in microphone (page 35)

7. REC/TALLY lamp

8. Front IR remote control receptor/

NightShot IR transmitter (page 34)

9. Built-in speaker (page 56)

10. AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR)

and input selection (LINE/MIC/ MIC+48V) switches (page 35)

10 9

11. Hooks for the shoulder strap

Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below.

Part Identification

Operation panel on the handle

#761

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1 2 3 4

5 6

7 8

1. PLAY/PAUSE button (page 55)

2. F REV (fast reverse) button (page 56)

3. THUMBNAIL button (page 53)

4. STOP/CAM button (page 53)

5. STATUS (status display on/off) button

(page 64)

6. PREV (previous) button

7. Up/down/left/right buttons, SEL/SET

(select/set) button (page 68)

8. MENU (menu display on/off) button (page

68)

9. On-handle ZOOM button (page 33)

10. Zoom speed switch (page 64)

11. F FWD (fast forward) button (page 56)

12. LCD BRIGHT (LCD brightness

adjustment) button (page 20)

13. NEXT (clip directional jump) button

(page 56)

14. DISPLAY button (page 16)

15. VOLUME (monitor volume) buttons

(page 36)

16. CANCEL button

17. DURATION/TC/U-BIT (time data

selection) button (page 35)

18. REC START/STOP button (page 29)

19. REC HOLD lever (page 29)

11 12

14 15

16 17

Side operation panel

12 3 45 6

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12 13 14 15

1. FOCUS (focus adjustment mode) switch

(page 33)

2. PUSH AF (momentary auto focus) button

(page 33)

3. ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2/3/4 buttons (page

38)

ZEBRA is set to ASSIGN 1 and PEAKING is set to ASSIGN 2 by default.

4. FULL AUTO button and indicator (page

28)

5. PICTURE PROFILE button (page 42)

6. AUDIO IN (audio input selection)

switches (page 35)

7. AUDIO SELECT (audio level control

mode selection) switches (page 36)

8. AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2 knobs (page

36)

9. SHUTTER switch (page 32)

10. GAIN switch (page 31)

11. WHITE BAL (white balance memory)

switch (page 30)

12. WHITE BAL (automatic white balance

adjustment) button (page 31)

13. MENU (menu display on/off) button (page

68)

Overview

Part Identification

14. SEL/SET dial (jog dial) (page 68)

Overview

It functions accordingly when you turn it up or down, or you push it horizontally. It is called the “jog dial” in the subsequent operating instructions.

15. CANCEL button

Card slot block

The SxS memory card slots and EJECT buttons are located behind the cover.

Open the cover

1. ACCESS lamps (page 22)

2. SxS memory card slots (page 22)

3. EJECT (SxS memory card eject) buttons

(page 22)

4. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select)

button (page 23)

Rear connector panel

Behind the cover

5 6 7

1. USB connector (Mini B)

2. i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (4-pin, S400

conforming to IEEE1394) (page 89)

3. A/V OUT connector (audio/video multi

output) (page 90)

4. HDMI OUT connector (page 89)

5. SDI OUT connector (BNC type) (page 89)

6. TC IN (timecode input)/TC OUT

(timecode output) connector (BNC type)

(page 95)

7. IN/OUT (input/output change) switch

(page 95)

Set this to IN to select GENLOCK IN, and set this to OUT to select TC OUT and VIDEO OUT.

8. GENLOCK IN/VIDEO OUT (analog

video output) connector (BNC type) (page 89, 95)

Controls on the grip

Part Identification

1. REC REVIEW button (page 29)

2. Power zoom lever (page 33)

3. EXPANDED FOCUS button (page 33)

4. REC START (start/stop recording)

button (page 29)

Bottom

1. Tripod receptacles

Note

Check that the size of the hole matches the screw of the tripod. If they do not match, the camcorder cannot be attached to the tripod securely, and this may lead to the physical injury of the camera operator.

2. Backup battery holder (page 106)

IR Remote Commander (Supplied)

The buttons without remarks can be used in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder.

1 2

SHOTMARK

3 4

5 6

THUMBNAIL

PREV NEXT

7 8

1. ZOOM T/W (telephoto/wide-angle)

buttons

2. SHOTMARK 1 and 2 buttons (page 37,

page 56)

3. THUMBNAIL button

4. PREV (previous clip jump) button

5. F REV (fast reverse) button

6. PLAY/PAUSE button

7. REC (record) buttons

Press the z button together with the unmarked button (safety button) to start recording.

8. REC PAUSE buttons

Press the X button together with the unmarked button (safety button) to pause recording.

9. PUSH SET button (four-way arrow key)

It functions the same as the SEL/SET button on the camcorder.

10. NEXT button

11. STOP button

12. F FWD (fast forward) button

13. PUSH AF button

Note

The SUB CLIP button has no function.

12T

REC

ZOOM

SUB CLIP

PLAY/PAUSE

FFWDFREV

PUSH SET

STOP

PUSH AFREC PAUSE

12 13

Overview

Part Identification

Overview

On-Screen Indications

While recording (or standing by to record), pressing the DISPLAY button displays the statuses and settings of this unit on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.

Remarks

[M]: The indication of the items named with this suffix can be independently turned on/off with “Display

On/Off” in the LCD/VF SET menu (page 78).

[A]: The indication of items named with this suffix can be turned on/off using the assignable buttons to

which the corresponding on/off functions have been assigned (page 38).

[D]: The settings of the items named with this suffix can be changed using the Direct menu on the screen

(page 17).

1. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage

indication [M] (page 18)

2. i.LINK status indication (page 92)

Only when an external device is connected to the i.LINK connector, the status of the device is displayed.

3. Special recording/operation status

indication

zREC Recording in progress

STBY Standby for recording

CONT Standby for recording

zS&Q REC Slow & Quick Motion

On-Screen Indications

When using Clip Continuous Recording, indicates that there is no continuing clip.

When using Clip Continuous Recording, indicates that a clip is being continued.

recording in progress

S&Q STBY Standby for Slow & Quick

Motion recording

zINT REC Interval Recording in progress

INT STBY Standby for Interval

Recording

zFRM REC Frame Recording in progress

FRM STBY Standby for Frame Recording

zCACHE z in green: Standby for

Cache Recording z in red: Cache Recording in progress

4. Media status indication

Memory card in slot A is active.

Memory card in slot B is active.

5. Time data indication [M] (page 35)

6. Media remaining indication [M] (page 23)

7. Zoom position indication [M] (page 33)

8. Wide-conversion lens setting indicator [M]

STD

(page 73)

Displayed when Wide Conversion of the CAMERA SET menu is set to “On”.

9. Synchronous recording display [M]

Displayed when “SDI Rec Control” in the VIDEO SET menu is set to “HD SDI Remote I/F.”

10. NightShot mode indication [M][A] (page

34)

11. Clip name indication [M] (page 29)

12. TLCS mode indication [M][D] (page 73)

Backlight mode

Standard mode

STD

Spotlight mode

13. Steady Shot indication [M][D] (page 34)

14. Focus mode indication [M] ( [D] only in MF

mode) (page 33)

15. White balance mode and color

temperature indications [M][D] (page 30)

16. Picture profile indication [M][D] (page 42)

17. Exposure position indication [M][D] (page

32)

Displays the brightness index. In Auto mode, “AUTO” is displayed.

18. Gain indication [M][D] (page 31)

19. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication

[M][D] (page 32)

20. Audio level meters [M]

21. Histogram indication [M][A]

22. Video level cautioning indication [M]

23. Depth-of-Field bar indication [M][A]

24. Brightness level indication [M][A]

25. Special recording mode indication [M] ([D]

only in Slow & Quick Motion Standby)

Frame Rec Frame Rec mode Interval Rec Interval Rec mode S&Q Motion

xx/xx fps

Slow & Quick Motion mode

26. Video Format indication [M] (page 30)

Direct Menu Operation

The settings of the items named with a suffix [D] can be changed using the Direct menu on the screen. Select “All,” “Part,” or “Off” for Direct Menu using “Direct Menu” (page 84) in the OTHERS menu.

Note

When the indicator of the FULL AUTO button is lit, the Direct Menu operation is disabled for the functions that are forcibly set to the automatic mode in Full Auto mode (page 28).

1 When the camcorder’s status or settings

are displayed on the screen, press the SEL/SET button (page 13) or the jog dial (page 14).

If “Direct Menu” is set to “All” or “Part,” the cursor is displayed on one of the items for which the Direct menu operation is permitted.

2 Press the up/down/left/right buttons

(page 13) or rotate the jog dial to set the cursor to the item to be operated, then press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial.

The Direct menu of the selected items appears.

3 Press the up/down/left/right buttons or

the jog dial to select a setting, then press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial.

The menu disappears, and the new setting is displayed.

Overview

On-Screen Indications

Preparations

Power Supply

You can use a battery pack or AC power via an AC adaptor.

Preparations

For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptor listed below:

Lithium-ion Battery Pack

BP-U30 BP-U60 BP-U90

Battery Charger/AC Adaptor

BC-U1 BC-U2

WARNING

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

Note

The AC adaptor cannot be connected to the camcorder while the battery pack is inserted.

Using a Battery Pack

Fully insert the battery pack into the battery pack receptacle (page 11), then slide it to the left to lock it. To remove the battery pack, press and hold the BATT RELEASE button (page 11), slide the battery pack upward to unlock it, then pull it out.

Notes

• Before use, charge the battery pack with the supplied BC-U1 or BC-U2 Battery Charger.

• A warm b attery pack immediately after us e may not be able to be fully recharged.

• The high-capacity BP-U90 Battery Pack is large, and protrudes from the camcorder when attached. When using the camcorder with the BP-U90 attached for extended recording periods, Sony recommends attaching the camcorder to a tripod for convenience.

Checking battery charge remaining

When recording or playback is in progress on the battery pack, an icon to show the current battery charge level and usage time remaining are displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen (page 16).

Icon Remaining

100% to 91%

90% to 71%

70% to 51%

50% to 31%

30% to 11%

10% to 0%

The camcorder indicates the remaining usage time in minutes by calculating the available time with the battery pack if operation is continued at the current rate of power consumption.

If the battery charge remaining becomes low

If the battery charge remaining decreases to a certain level during operation (Low BATT status), a low-battery message, flashing of the tally lamps, and a beep sound will warn you. If the remaining further decreases to a level at which operation cannot be continued (BATT Empty status), a battery-empty message appears. Replace the battery pack with one that is fully charged.

To change the message levels

The Low BATT level is set to 10% of full charge, and the BATT Empty level is set to 3% of full charge at the factory. These settings can be changed with “Battery Alarm” (page 84) in the OTHERS menu.

Power Supply

Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

Connection example: when connecting BC-U1

0 A T

BC-U1

1 Connect the DC power output cable of

the BC-U1 to the DC IN connector of the camcorder.

2 Connect the powe r cord of the BC-U1 to

an AC power source.

3 Set the mode switch of the BC-U1 to the

DC OUT position.

Turning the Power On/Off

To turn the power on, set the power switch (page

11) to the ON position (the ? position). To turn the

power off, set the power switch to the OFF position (the 1 position).

Notes

• This camcorder uses a little standby power even when the power switch is set to OFF. Remove the battery pack if the camcorder will not be used for a prolonged period.

• When removing the battery pack or the DC IN power, be sure to first set the power switch to the OFF position. Removing the battery pack or the DC IN power while the camcorder is ON may cause damage to the camcorder or the SxS memory card.

Setting the Clock

When you turn the camcorder on for the first time after purchasing or replacing the backup battery (page 106), the Initial Setting display appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. Set the date and time of the built-in clock, using this display.

Time Zone

The value shows the time difference from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Change the setting if needed.

Setting the time and date

Press the up/down/left/right buttons (page 13) or turn the jog dial (page 14) to move the cursor, then press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial to set each menu item. When you press the SEL/ SET button or the jog dial when the cursor is on “Finish,” the Initial Setting display disappears, the clock setting is completed, and the camcorder enters the mode selected via the power switch.

After the Initial Setting disp lay disappears, “Ti me Zone” (page 82) and “Clock Set” (page 82) in the OTHERS menu can be used to set “Time Zone” and “Date/Time.”

Notes

• If the clock setting is cleared because of exhaustion of the backup battery while no operation power was being supplied (no battery pack and no DC IN connection), the Initial Setting display will be displayed when you turn the camcorder on at the next opportunity.

• While the Initial Setting display is shown, no other operation except turning the power off is permitted until you finish the setting for this display.

Preparations

Setting the Clock

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Adjusting the LCD Monitor

Preparations

The LCD monitor turns on when it is opened and turns off when it is returned to the park position.

Adjusting the angle

It can be rotated as much as 90 degrees in the direction facing the subject and as much as 180 degrees in the opposite direction. When you rotate it 90 degrees toward the subject, the image on the monitor becomes upside down, indicating the mirror image of the subject. The display direction of the textual information is converted to the readable direction.

Adjusting the backlight

Press the LCD BRIGHT button (page 13) to adjust the brightness of the backlight.

Adjusting the color, contrast, and brightness

These adjustments can be made using “LCD” (page 77) in the LCD/VF SET menu. These adjustments of the LCD m onitor have no effect on pictures being recorded.

Adjusting the Viewfinder

If the picture on the LCD monitor is hard to view under bright ambient light, you can use the viewfinder to check the picture.

Caution

Do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece of the viewfinder facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder, and cause fire.

Turning the EVF on/off

With the factory setting, the EVF is turned on when the LCD monitor is in its park position or is rotated to face the subject. You can change the setting so that the EVF is always on regardless of the status in the LCD monitor, using “EVF” (page 77) in the LCD/VF SET menu. Change the “Power” setting from “Auto” to “On.”

Adjusting the focus in the EVF

The eyepiece focusing (diopter compensation) knob (page 11) enables adjustment to match the eyesight of operator so that the operator can view the image clearly in the eyepiece.

Adjusting the backlight

The brightness of the backlight for the EVF can be switched between High and Low. Set “Backlight” in “EVF” (page 77) in the LCD/ VF SET menu.

Switching between color and monochrome modes

For the EVF screen, color or monochrome display can be selected. Set “Mode” in “EVF” (page 77) in the LCD/VF SET menu. Select “B&W” if checking the subject and focusing are easier on the monochrome display. If you assign “EVF Mode” to one of the assignable buttons (page 38), you can switch between color and monochrome by pressing the button.

Adjusting the contrast and brightness

Use “EVF” (page 77) in the LCD/VF SET menu to make adjustments. Adjusting the brightness and other items has no effect on pictures being recorded.

Hereafter the viewfinder is referred to as “EVF” (abbreviation of Electronic Viewfinder).

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Using the IR Remote

Commander

Before use

Before you use the supplied IR Remote Commander for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet from the battery holder.

Insulation sheet

Replacing the battery in the IR Remote Commander

Use a commercially available CR2025 lithium battery. Do not use any battery other than a CR2025.

1 Hold down the lock lever 1, pull out

the battery holder 2, and remove the battery.

Preparations

A CR2025 lithium battery is set in the holder at the factory.

To use the IR Remote Commander

For controlling the camcorder from the IR Remote Commander, activate the remote control function of the camcorder after turning the power on. Activating/deactivating the remote control function can be achieved using the Setup menu or an assignable button.

To activate using the menu

Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, select (the OTHERS menu (page 82)) and set “IR Remote” to “On.”

To activate using an assignable button

Assigning “IR Remote” to one of the assignable buttons (page 38) permits you to activate/ deactivate the remote control function by pressing the button.

Note

To avoid malfunctions, the remote control function is automatically deactivated when the camcorder is turned off. Activate the function each time when required after you turn the camcorder on.

2 Place a new battery in the battery

holder with the + symbol facing upward 1, then push the battery holder into the IR Remote Commander until it clicks

With the + symbol upward

WARNING

• Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

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

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. When you dispose of the battery, you must obey the law in the relative area or country.

Using the IR Remote Commander

Using SxS Memory Cards

This camcorder records audio and video on SxS

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memory cards (optional) inserted in the card slots.

Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card

Inserting an SxS memory card

1 Open the cover of the card slot block

(page 14).

About SxS Memory Cards

Usable SxS memory cards

Use the following Sony-made SxS memory cards. Operations are n ot guaranteed with memory cards other than the following cards.

SxS PRO series

SxS-1 series

These cards comply with the ExpressCard standard.

For details on using SxS memory cards and usagerelated precautions, refer to the instruction manual for the SxS memory card.

SxS, SxS PRO and SxS-1 are trademarks of Sony Corporation. The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and are licensed to Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

2 Insert the SxS memory card into the slot

with the SxS label facing right.

The ACCESS lamp (page 14) lights in red then changes to green once the memory card is ready for use.

3 Close the cover.

Status indications by the ACCESS lamps

Card slots A and B are accompanied by the respective ACCESS lamps to indicate their statuses.

Lamp Slot statuses

Lights in red

Lights in green

Off • No SxS memory card is loaded.

Accessing the loaded SxS memory card (writing/reading data)

Standby (ready for recording or playback using the loaded SxS memory card)

• The loaded card is invalid.

• An SxS memory card is loaded, but another slot is active.

Removing an SxS memory card

1 Open the cover of the card slot block,

press the EJECT button (page 14), then pull the button out.

Using SxS Memory Cards

2 Press the EJECT button again to

remove the card.

Note

Data are not guaranteed if the power is turned off or a memory card is removed while the card is being accessed. All data on the card may be destroyed. Be sure that the ACCESS lamps are lit in green or off when you turn off the power or remove memory cards.

Switching Between SxS Memory Cards

Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording

When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card slots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button (page 14) to select the card you wish to use. If a card becomes full during recording, switching to the other card is automatically executed.

Note

The SLOT SELECT button is disabled while playback is in progress. Switching is not executed even if you press the button. The button is enabled while the thumbnail screen is displayed (page 53).

Formatting an SxS Memory Card

For an SxS memory card that is not formatted or that was formatted with another system, the message “Unsupported File System” is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. Format the card as instructed in “To execute formatting” below.

To execute formatting

Using “Format Media” (page 87) in the OTHERS menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot A) or “Media(B)” (slot B) then select “Execute.” On a confirmation message, select “Execute” again.

The in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red. When formatting is completed, the completion message is displayed for three seconds.

Recording/playback during formatting

You can perform recording or playback using the SxS memory card in the other card slot while formatting is in progress.

If formatting fails

A write-protected SxS memory card or memory card that cannot be used with this camcorder will not be formatted. As a warning message is displayed, replace the card with an appropriate SxS memory card, as per the instructions in the message.

Note

All the data, including recorded pictures and setup files, are erased when a memory card is formatted.

While recording (or standing by to record), you can check the time remainin g for the SxS memory cards loaded in the card slots on the LCD monitor/EVF screen (page 16). The available time for recording with the current video format (recording bit rate) is calculated according to the remaining space of each card and displayed in time units of minutes. The remaining can also be checked in a meter format on the Battery/Media status screen (page

66).

Note

A icon appears if the memory card is writeprotected.

Replacing an SxS memory card

• If the available time on two cards in total becomes less than 5 minutes, a message “Media Near Full,” flashing of the tally lamps, and a beep sound will warn you. Replace the cards with those with sufficient space.

• If you continue recording until the total remaining time reaches zero, the message changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.

Note

Approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one SxS memory card at maximum. If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit, the remaining time indication becomes “0,” and the message “Media Full” is displayed.

Restoring an SxS Memory Card

If an error occurs with data in a memory card for some reason, the card must be restored. If an SxS memory card that needs to be restored is loaded, a message that prompts you to execute a restore operation is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

To restore a card

Select “Execute” by pressing the up/down/ left/right buttons or turning the jog dial, then push the SEL/SET button or the jog dial.

Preparations

Using SxS Memory Cards

During restoration, the in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp is lit in red. When restoration is completed, the completion message is displayed for three seconds.

If restoration fails

• A write-protected SxS memory card or one on

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which an error occurred cannot be restored. For such a card, a warning message is displayed. Release the write protection or replace the card, as per the instructions in the message.

• An SxS memory card on which an error occurred may become usable again through repeated formatting.

• In some cases, only parts of clips cannot be restored. Playback of the restored clips becomes possible again.

• The following operation may restore an SxS memory card for which the message “Could not Restore Some Clips” is repeatedly displayed each time you try the restoration process:

1 Copy necessary clips to another SxS memory

card, using the copy function (page 59) of the camcorder or the dedicated application software (supplied) (page 91).

2 Format the problem SxS memory card, using

the format function of this camcorder.

3 Return the necessary clips to the SxS

memory card by copy operation.

Recording/playback during restoration

You can perform recording or playback using the SxS memory card in the other card slot while restoration is in progress.

Using an External Hard Disk

You can use an optional PHU-220R Professional Hard Disk Unit with this camcorder.

Notes

• High-speed playback (page 13) may not be properly achieved with a hard disk unit.

• Slow Motion recording by the Slow & Quick Motion recording function (page 41) cannot be made with a hard disk unit.

• The Hard Disk Unit does not support recording with UDF.

Attaching/Removing the PHU220R

Recording/playback can be made using the PHU220R in the same manner as with SxS memory cards if you connect the PHU connection cable of the PHU-220R to an SxS memory card slot of the camcorder.

Mounting the hard disk unit on the camcorder

You can attach a hard disk unit to the front accessory shoe. By using the optional cold shoe kit (consisting of an auxiliary shoe, four screws, and a bottom plate) with the camcorder, you can also mount the hard disk unit on the rear accessory shoe (page 12) of the camcorder.

Note

For restoration of media recorded with this unit, be sure to use this unit. Media recorded with a device other than this unit or with another unit of different version (even of the same model) may not be restored using this unit.

Using an External Hard Disk

1 Place the auxiliary shoe on the rear

accessory shoe and secure it with the four screws.

2 Fit the bottom plate (spring type) into

the auxiliary shoe.

Slits for screw holes

Bottom plate

Insert the bottom plate from the end where the two slits for the screw holes of the auxiliary shoe are not open. If you secure the auxiliary shoe in the direction opposite that shown in the above figure with the slit open end forward, insert the bottom plate from the direction opposite to that shown in the figure.

3 Attach the shoe adapter (supplied with

the PHU-220R) to the hard disk unit, mount the unit to the auxiliary shoe on the camcorder, and secure it with the lock lever of the shoe adapter.

For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the PHU-220R.

Connecting the PHU connection cable

1 Set the power switch to the ON position. 2 Open the cover of the card slot block

(page 14) and plug the PHU connection cable into a slot.

Insert the cable so that it points upward.

3 Turn on the PHU-220R.

The POWER indicator of the PHU-220R lights in green. Subsequently, the ACCESS lamp of the camcorder lights in red then changes to green once the unit is ready for use.

Notes

• The cover of the card slot block cannot be closed with the PHU-220R connected.

• Bundle the cable so that it will not accidentally get on nearby objects.

To disconnect the PHU connection cable

Operate in the same manner as when you remove an SxS memory card from the slot.

Formatting the PHU-220R

For a PHU-220R that is not formatted or that was formatted with another system, the message “Unsupported File System” is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

To execute formatting

Using “Format Media” (page 87) in the OTHERS menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot A) or “Media(B)” (slot B) then select “Execute.”

An in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red. When formatting is completed, a completion message is displayed for three seconds.

Notes

• A format of the PHU-220R on this camcorder is performed as a quick format, in which only managerial data are erased. To erase the recording data completely, connect the PHU-220R to a PC and perform a full format.

• The PHU-220R to be used with this camcorder must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder.

Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording

While recording (or standing by to record), the remaining capacity (in minutes) of the PHU220R connected via a card slot is displayed on the LCD screen/EVF screen (page 16). The available time for recording with the current video format (recording bit rate) is calculated according to the remaining space of the hard disk and displayed in time units of minutes. The remaining capacity can also be checked in a meter format on the Battery/Media status screen (page 66).

Restoring the PHU-220R

If an error occurs with data on the PHU-220R for some reason, the hard disk must be restored. If a PHU-220R that needs to be restored is connected, a message that prompts you to execute restoration is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

Preparations

Using an External Hard Disk

To restore the hard disk

Select “Execute” via the up/down/left/right buttons or the jog dial, then press the SEL/ SET button or the jog dial.

During restoration, an in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS

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lamp is lit in red. When restoration is completed, a completion message is displayed for three seconds.

If restoration fails

• A PHU-220R on which an error occurred may become usable again through reformatting.

• In some cases, only parts of clips cannot be restored. Playback of the restored clips becomes possible again.

Using Other Media

XQD Memory Cards

By using an optional QDA-EX1 Media Adaptor, you can insert an XQD memory card into the SxS memory card slot and use it instead of an SxS memory card.

Usable XQD memory cards

QD-H16, QD-H32 (as of March 2012)

For details on using a QDA-EX1 Media Adaptor, refer to the instruction manual supplied with it.

Notes

• High-speed playback (page 13) may not be properly achieved with an XQD memory card.

• Slow Motion recording by the Slow & Quick Motion recording function (page 41) cannot be made with an XQD memory card.

• Not all XQD memory cards are guaranteed to work with this camcorder. For compatible memory cards, contact your dealer.

Formatting

When you use an XQD memory card with this camcorder, formatting is required. An XQD memory card to be used with this camcorder must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder. It is also necessary to format an XQD memory card for use if a caution message is displayed when you mount the XQD memory card. For an XQD memory card that was formatted with another system unsupported by this camcorder, the message “Unsupported File System” is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. Format the XQD memory card as instructed below.

To execute formatting

Using “Format Media” (page 87) in the OTHERS menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot A) or “Media(B)” (slot B), then select “Execute.”

An in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red. When formatting is completed, a completion message is displayed for three seconds.

Using Other Media

Note

When formatting, all data in an XQD memory card— including protected images—are erased and cannot be restored.

Connection between the camcorder and a PC

To use an XQD memory card in which data have been recorded with an XDCAM/XDCAM EXseries product, insert it into the slot of the camcorder and connect between the PC and this camcorder using a USB cable.

To use media formatted with this camcorder in the slots of other devices

Make a backup of the media, then format it using the other device.

“Memory Stick” media/SDHC Cards

Use of the optional MEAD-MS01 or MEADSD01 Media Adaptor permits you to insert a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card to the SxS memory card slot and use it for recording and playback in the same way as with an SxS memory card.

Usable “Memory Stick”

“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” HX series

Usable SDHC card

Class 10 SDHC card

For details on use of the MEAD-MS01/SD01 Media Adaptor, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective adaptor.

Notes

• High-speed playback (page 13) may not be properly achieved with a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card.

• Slow Motion recording by the Slow & Quick Motion recording function (page 41) cannot be made with a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card.

• “Memory Stick” media and SDHC cards do not support recording with UDF.

For a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card that was formatted with another system unsupported by this camcorder, the message “Unsupported File System” is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. Format the “Memory Stick” or SDHC card as instructed below.

To execute formatting

Using “Format Media” (page 87) in the OTHERS menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot A) or “Media(B)” (slot B), then select “Execute.”

An in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red. When formatting is completed, a completion message is displayed for three seconds.

Note

When formatting, all data in a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC car d including protected images are er ased an d cannot be restored.

Connection between the camcorder and a PC

To use a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card in which data have been recorded with an XDCAM/ XDCAM EX-series product, insert it into the slot of the camcorder and connect between the PC and this camcorder using a USB cable.

To use media formatted with this camcorder in the slots of other devices

Make a backup of the media, then format it using the other device.

• “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” and

are trademarks of

Sony Corporation.

• “XQD” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Preparations

Formatting

When you use a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card with this camcorder, formatting is required. A “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card to be used with this camcorder must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder. It is also necessary to format a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card for use if a caution message is displayed when you mount the “Memory Stick” or SDHC card.

Using Other Media

Recording

Basic Operation Procedure

Recording

LCD monitor angle adjustment

FULL AUTO

REC START/STOP

6, 7

REC REVIEW (on the grip)

Power switch:

ON (the " position)

Battery pack insertion

SxS memory card slots

Preparations

1 Mount a fully charged battery pack. 2 Load SxS memory card(s).

If you load two cards, recording is continued by automatically switching to the second card when the first card becomes full.

3 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for

the best view.

When you wish to use the EVF, fold the LCD monitor to its park position and adjust the angle of the EVF.

4 Set the power switch to the ON position.

The recording screen is displayed. When using the remote commander, activate the remote control mode (page 21).

Note

When you hold the camcorder by the grip, support it from underneath with your left hand.

Basic Operation Procedure

Recording (Full Auto mode)

5 Press the FULL AUTO button so that

the button indicator lights.

Full Auto mode is turned on, activating the TLCS (Total Level Control System) (page

73). Thus Auto Exposure, AGC (Auto Gain Control), Auto Shutter, ATW (Auto Tracing White) are set to ON, whereby the brightness and white balance will be automatically adjusted. When you wish to adjust them manually, turn Full Auto mode off, and see;

“Exposure” on page 32 “Gain” on page 31 “Electronic Shutter” on page 32 “White Balance” on page 30

Note

AF (Auto Focus) is not activated by setting the camcorder to Full Auto mode.

For information of automatic focus adjustment, see “Focus” (page 33).

6 Press the REC START/STOP button.

You can also start recording with the REC

START button on the grip.

(If you are using the IR Remote Commander, press

the REC button simultaneously with the unmarked

button.)

The front and rear tally lamps light and

recording begins.

7 To stop recording, press the REC

START/STOP button again.

You can also stop recording with the REC

START button on the grip.

(If you are using the IR Remote Commander, press

the REC PAUSE button simultaneously with the

unmarked button.)

Recording stops and the camcorder enters

STBY (recording standby) mode.

Note

If you press the REC START/STOP button to start next recording while previous data writing is not completed, the message “Cannot Proceed” may be displayed and recording may not start.

To prevent a switching error

The REC START/STOP button on the handle is incorporated with the REC HOLD lever. If the REC START/STOP button on the handle will not be used, it is recommended to set the lever to the HOLD position to lock the button and prevent unintentional starting/stopping of recording if you accidentally press the button. To unlock the button, return the lever to its original position.

Checking the last recorded clip (Rec Review)

8 Press the REC REVIEW button.

The Rec Review function (page 38) is

activated, and the last recorded clip is played

back for the specified time on the LCD

monitor/EVF screen.

To delete clips

You can delete the last recorded clip by using the Last Clip DEL function (page 49). Use the All Clips DEL function (page 49) to delete all recorded clips from an SxS memory card. To specify a clip to be deleted, operate the camcorder from the thumbnail screen (page 53).

Clip (recording data)

When you stop recording, video, audio and subsidiary data from the start to end of the recording are recorded as a single clip on an SxS memory card.

Clip name

For each clip recorded with this camcorder, a clip name is automatically generated according to the method selected with “Auto Naming” in

(page 86)

“Clip” The default setting of “A uto Naming” is “Plan.” With this setting, a clip name defined in planning metadata is applied if a planning metadata file is loaded into the camcorder. Change the “Auto Naming” setting to “Title” to apply a clip name composed of 4 to 46 alphanumerics and 4 numerics. Example: ABCD0001 The block of 4 to 46 alphanumerics can be specified as desired using “Clip” in the OTHERS menu before you start recording. (It cannot be changed after recording.) The value of the 4 numerics is automatically counted up in sequence.

Notes on Clips

The maximum file size for a clip is 43 GB for UDF, 4 GB for FAT in HD Mode, and 2 GB for FAT in SD Mode. If you continue recording for an extended period, recorded materials may be segmented into multiple files, depending on the file size (the maximum number of partitions is

99). The camcorder regards continuous recording as one clip even if it has been segmented into multiple files. A long clip can be recorded crossing over two memory cards in slot A and B. When you copy recorded clips to a hard disk drive, etc. using a computer, it is recommended to use the dedicated application software on the supplied CD-ROM.

Note

If copying is done using Explorer (Windows) or Finder (MAC), the continuity and relationships of recorded materials may not be maintained.

Maximum duration of a clip

The maximum clip length is 24 hours for FAT (MP4 or AVI) and 6 hours for UDF (MXF). If you exceed the maximum clip length, a new clip will be automatically created. You can check the new clip on the thumbnail screen.

in the OTHERS menu.

Recording

Basic Operation Procedure

Changing Basic Settings

You can make changes to the settings based on the intended usage of the recorded video or recording conditions.

Video Formats

Selectable formats vary depending on the UDF/ FAT, HD Mode/SD Mode, and usage region

Recording

(NTSC Area/PAL Area) settings.

You can change the usage area by setting “Country” in “System” (page 85) in the OTHERS menu.

Switching between UDF/FAT

Switch by setting “UDF”/“FAT” in “System” (page 85) in the OTHERS menu. After switching this setting, the camcorder will automatically restart.

Note

UDF/FAT cannot be switched during recording or playback.

Switching between HD Mode/SD Mode

For HD/SD switching, use “System” (page 85) in the OTHERS menu. When you change the menu setting, the camcorder automatically restarts, executing the switching.

Note

HD/SD switching is disabled during recording and playback.

Changing the format

To change the format, use “Format” in “System” (page 85) in the OTHERS menu. Signals from the SDI OUT, A/V OUT, and HDMI OUT connectors are also output according to the format selected with this menu.

White Balance

You can select the adjustment mode according to the shooting conditions.

Preset mode

The color temperature is adjusted to the preset value (factory setting: 3200K) in this mode. Select this mode when there is no time to adjust the white balance or when you wish to fix the white balance to the condition of you set for a Picture Profile.

Memory A mode, Memory B mode

The white balance is adjusted to the value stored in memory A or memory B. Pressing the WHITE BAL button executes auto white balance and stores the adjusted value in memory A or memory B.

ATW (Auto-Tracing White balance) mode

In this mode, the camcorder automatically adjusts the white balance to the appropriate condition. When the color temperature of the light source changes, the white balance adjustment is automatically executed. Five steps of adjustment speed can be selected with “ATW Speed” (page 73) in the CAMERA SET menu. When the ATW Hold function is assigned to an assignable button (page 38), you can momentarily hold the ATW value to fix the white balance, even in ATW mode, by pressing the button.

Note

When NightShot mode is set to “On,” ATW cannot be set.

Using the switch

Make a selection with the WHITE BAL switch (page 13).

B: ATW mode or Memory B mode A: Memory A mode PRST: Preset mode

The B position of the WHITE BAL switch is assigned to ATW mode at the factory. The setting can be changed with “White Switch <B>” (page

73) in the C AMERA SET menu to select Memory B mode. Setting the camcorder to Full Auto mode (page

28) forcibly activates ATW mode. Assigning the ATW on/off function to an assignable button (page 38) permits you to independently activate/deactivate ATW when Full Auto mode is off.

Changing Basic Settings

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