Sony PMW-100 User Manual

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Part Identification

For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses.

Camcorder

123

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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)

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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

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Overview

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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)

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11. Hooks for the shoulder strap

Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below.

Part Identification

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Operation panel on the handle

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1 2 3 4

5 6

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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

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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)

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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

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Part Identification

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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)

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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

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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

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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.

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Setting the Clock

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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).

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Using an External Hard Disk

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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

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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.

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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

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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).

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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

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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

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(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.

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Using the Direct menu

When you press the DISPLAY button (page 13), the current adjustment mode and color temperature are displayed on the screen (page

16).

AT W: ATW mode W:A: Memory A mode W:B: Memory B mode W:P: Preset mode W:NS: NightShot mode “On”

When the Direct menu (page 17) is in All mode, you can select from among ATW, W:A, W:B, and W:P. When the Direct menu is in Part mode, you can switch between ATW and the mode set with the WHITE BAL switch. When W:NS is displayed, switching via the Direct menu is not possible.

Executing Auto White Balance

1 To store the adjustment value in

memory, select Memory A or Memory

B mode.

2 Place a white subject under the same

lighting condition and zoom in on it so

that a white area is obtained on the

screen.

3 Adjust the brightness.

Adjust Exposure as instructed in “Adjusting

the brightness manually (page 33)” below.

4 Press the WHITE BAL button (page

13).

Auto white balance adjustment begins. When you execute the adjustment in a memory mode, the adjusted value is stored in memory (A or B) selected in step 1. When you execute the adjustment in ATW mode, adjustment in ATW is resumed.

Notes

• Auto white balance adjustment cannot be performed

when in Preset mode.

• When NightShot mode is set to “On,” auto white

balance cannot be performed.

• If auto white balance adjustment fails, an error

message is displayed on the screen for approximately 3 seconds. If the error message continues to be displayed after several attempts, consult your Sony service representative.

Markers/Zebra Patterns

During recording, various markers and zebra patterns can be inserted into the image on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. This does not affect recording signals.

Displaying the Markers

Use “Marker” (page 78) in the LCD/VF SET menu.

Displaying the Zebra Patterns

A zebra pattern(s) can be inserted to the picture on LCD monitor/EVF screen to check the appropriate luminance level. Pressing the ZEBRA button (ASSIGN 1 button) (page 13) turns the zebra pattern-indication on/ off.

Changing the zebra pattern

Using “Zebra” (page 78) in the LCD/VF SET menu, you can change the zebra pattern to be displayed.

Gain

Recording with Fixed Gain

You can change the gain of the video amplifier.

Selecting the gain with the switch

The gain value at each of the GAIN switch (page

13) positions set at the factory are as follows:

L: 0 dB M: 9 dB H: 18 dB

These values can be changed in the range of –3 db to +18 db, using the CAMERA SET menu’s Gain Setup menu (page 70).

Note

You cannot select a fixed gain when AGC mode is set to On.

Selecting gain using the Direct menu

When you press the DISPLAY button (page 13), the current gain value is displayed on the screen (page 16). When the Direct menu is in All mode, you can change the gain in steps of 3 dB with the Direct menu.

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You can also select AGC mode with the Direct menu. When the Direct menu is in Part mode, you can switch between only AGC mode and the gain selected with the GAIN switch.

Recording in AGC Mode

The gain of the video amplifier is automatically adjusted according to the picture brightness. When you set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (page 28), AGC mode is forcibly selected. When Full Auto mode is off, you can

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independently turn AGC mode on by setting “AGC” in “TLCS” (page 73) in the CAMERA SET menu to “On,” or selecting “AGC” with the Direct menu.

Electronic Shutter

Recording with a fixed shutter

Set the shutter speed (cache time). When you set the SHUTTER switch (page 13) to ON, the fixed shutter is turned on in the mode and with the shutter speed you specified with “Shutter” (page 70) in the CAMERA SET menu.

Note

When Auto Shutter mode is ON, the fixed shutter cannot be selected.

Setting with the CAMERA SET menu

The shutter mode and shutter speed can be set with “Shutter” (page 70) in the CAMERA SET menu.

Setting with the Direct menu

When you press the DISPLAY button, the current shutter mode and the set value are displayed (page 16). When the Direct menu (page 17) is in All mode, you can change the shutter mode and speed with the Direct menu.

Notes

• When the Direct menu is in Part mode, you cannot t urn

the shutter on/off with the Direct menu if the SHUTTER switch is set to ON. If the SHUTTER switch is set to OFF, you can switch only between Auto Shutter and Shutter OFF.

• The Direct menu cannot be selected when Full Auto

mode is turned on (page 28) or when the SLS/EX SLS mode is set.

Shooting in SLS/EX SLS Mode

The shutter speed is specified in the number of accumulated frames. Up to 64 frames can be accumulated in this mode, permitting you to obtain low-noise clear pictures in low light levels or surreal pictures with afterimages. Select “SLS/EX SLS” (page 70) in the CAMERA SET menu and set the number of accumulated frames. For EX SLS, set 16, 32, or 64. This can also be set when Full Auto mode (page

28) is turned on.

Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the picture brightness. When you set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (page 28), Auto Shutter is forcibly selected. When Full Auto mode is off, you can independently turn Auto Shutter mode on by setting “Auto Shutter” in “TLCS” (page 73) in the CAMERA SET menu to "On."

Exposure

Adjust the brightness according to the subject.

Recording in auto mode

When Full Auto mode (page 28) is set to ON, Exposure is forcibly set to Auto mode. When Full Auto mode is set to OFF, you can turn it on by setting “Exposure” (page 74) in the CAMERA SET menu to “Auto.” You can also set “Auto”/“Manual” for “Exposure” to an assignable button (page 38). You can select the target level (to make the picture darker or brighter) for Exposure via the Setup menu or Direct menu. (The gain control in AGC mode and the shutter speed control in Auto Shutter mode are adjusted in synchronization.)

To adjust the target level with the Setup menu

Set “Level” in “TLCS” (page 73) in the CAMERA SET menu.

To adjust the target level with the Direct menu

The target level can also be selected using the Direct menu (page 17). When you press the DISPLAY button, the current Exposure position is displayed on the screen (page 16).

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Adjusting the brightness manually

When Full Auto mode is set to OFF, set “Exposure” (page 74) in the CAMERA SET menu to “Manual” to use Manual mode. When Manual mode is set, rotate the EXPOSURE dial (page 11) to adjust the brightness. (Rotate the dial clockwise while facing the front of the camcorder to increase the brightness.) You can turn Manual mode on/off by pressing the EXPOSURE button (page 11).

Zoom

Operating Zoom manually

Setting the FOCUS/ZOOM switch (page 11) to the ZOOM position activates ZOOM adjustment via the lens operation ring (page 11).

Using the Power Zoom

The power zoom lever (page 14) on the grip and the handle ZOOM button (page 13) are activated. The current zoom position is displayed on the screen in the range of 0 (Wide) to 99 (Tele) when you press the DISPLAY button. The numerical indication can be changed to that in a bar by changing “Zoom Position” in “Display On/Off” (page 78) in the LCD/VF SET menu.

To adjust with the power zoom lever on the grip

Pressing the lever deeper sets zooming faster.

To adjust with the handle ZOOM button

Zooming is activated at the speed selected with the speed switch (page 13). The zoom speed assignment can be changed with “Zoom Speed” (page 71) in the CAMERA SET menu. You can select Soft mode for zooming by using “Zoom Transition” (page 72) in the CAMERA SET menu, in which the zooming speed is gradually increased at the beginning then gradually decreased for the end.

When adjusting with the ZOOM button of the IR Remote Commander

The zooming speed depends on the “Remote” (page 71) setting in “Zoom Speed” in the CAMERA SET menu.

To use the IR Remote Commander, see “Using the IR Remote Commander” (page 21).

Focus

The infinity (∞) position has some margin to compensate for focus change caused by variation in ambient temperature. When shooting an image at infinity in MF mode, adjust the focus while observing the image on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

Adjusting in MF Mode

Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch (page 11) to FOCUS and the FOCUS switch (page 13) to MANUAL to set the camcorder to MF (Manual Focus) mode, which lets you activate Auto Focus only when required. In this mode, the one-push momentary auto focus function and the MF Assist function are activated only when you push the PUSH AF button (page

13).

Using the Lens Operation Ring

Rotate the lens operation ring while looking at the LCD monitor/EVF screen to adjust the focus.

Expanded Focus

When you press the EXPANDED FOCUS button (page 15), the center area of the picture is magnified on the LCD monitor/EVF screen, making the focus adjustment easier. Press the EXPANDED FOCUS button again or leave the lens operation ring unmoved for 5 seconds to resume the normal angle for recording.

Peaking

When you press the PEAKING button (Assign 2 button) (page 13), the peaking function is activated, emphasizing the contours of the images on the LCD monitor/EVF screen and making manual focusing easier. This function does not affect recording signals. The emphasis level and color of the contours can be set with “Peaking” (page 77) in the LCD/VF SET menu.

One-Push (Momentary) Auto Focusing

When you press the PUSH AF button, auto focusing momentarily activates. One-Push Auto Focusing is terminated when the subject comes into focus.

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MF Assist function

If you set “MF Assist” (page 70) in the CAMERA SET menu to “On” to enable the MF Assist function, auto focusing is engaged when you stop rotating the lens operation ring, performing fine focus adjustment for the subject in the center of the screen. When the fine adjustment is completed, automatic focusing with the MF Assist function is terminated. You can also enable the MF Assist function via the Direct menu (page 17). When you press the DISPLAY button, the selected focus mode is displayed on the screen (page 16). The Direct

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menu cannot be selected in a mode other than MF mode.

Adjusting in AF Mode

When you set the FOCUS switch (page 13) to AUTO, the camcorder is set to AF mode, and focus is always adjusted automatically.

Steady Shot

NightShot

NightShot is convenient for recording in dark areas. Set “Setting” in “NightShot” (page 74) in the CAMERA SET menu to “On.” You can also assign NightShot to an assignable button (page 38) to change value of “Setting” to “On”/“Off.”

To emit an infrared line

Set “NS Light” in “NightShot” (page 74) in the CAMERA SET menu to “Auto” to automatically emit an infrared line from the IR transmitter (page

12).

Notes

• Avoid covering the IR transmitter with your finger when using the NightShot infrared line

• The infrared line can reach to about 3 meters.

• If the image is out of focus, adjust the focus manually.

• Using this in a bright area may damage the camcorder.

• When you set the camcorder’s power switch to “OFF,” NightShot is automatically disabled.

Set “Steady Shot” (page 74) in the CAMERA SET menu to “On.” When you press the DISPLAY button, the setting of the Steady Shot function is displayed on the screen (page 16). The Steady Shot function can also be activated via the Direct menu (page 17).

Note on use of a wide-conversion lens

Two operation modes are provided for Steady Shot: Normal mode and Wide mode (for a wideconversion lens). When you attach the optional VCL-HG0737K wide-conversion lens, be sure to set “Wide Conversion” (page 73) in the CAMERA SET menu to “On.”

Note

If the camcorder is fixed to a tripod, etc., for stability, deactivate the Steady Shot function.

Flickers

Setting the shutter speed according to the power-supply frequency

Activate the electronic shutter (page 32) and set the shutter speed according to the power supply frequency.

When the frequency is 50 Hz

Set the shutter speed to 1/50 or 1/100 seconds.

When the frequency is 60 Hz

Set the shutter speed to 1/60 or 1/120 seconds.

Using the Flicker-Reduction function

Set “Mode” in “Flicker Reduce” (page 71) in the CAMERA SET menu to “Auto” or “On” and set “Frequency” to the power-supply frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz).

Note

If the frame rate selected for recording is close to the power-supply frequency, flicker may not be reduced sufficiently even if you activate the Flicker-Reduction function. In such cases, use the electronic shutter.

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Time Data

Setting the Timecode

Specify the timecode to be recorded with “Timecode” and “TC Format” in the TC/UB SET menu (page 80).

Setting the Users Bit

You can add a hexadecimal number of 8 digits for pictures as the user bits. The user bits can also be set to the current date. Use “Users Bit” (page 80) in the TC/UB SET menu.

Displaying the Time Data

Pressing the DISPLAY button displays the time data on the screen (page 16). The indication is switched among the timecode, user bits, and recording duration each time you press the DURATION/TC/U-BIT button (page

13).

Display Contents

TCG **:**:**:** Timecode

CLK **:**:**:** Timecode (Clock mode)

UBG ** ** ** ** User bits

DUR **:**:** Duration from the beginning of

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Recording Audio Signals

Four channels (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4) of audio can be recorded (Linear PCM recording) in synchronization with video recording. You can use the built-in stereo microphones (omni-directional electret condenser microphones) or 2-channel external audio inputs to the AUDIO IN connectors by switching with the AUDIO IN switches.

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Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones

Set the AUDIO IN switches, both CH-1 and CH-2 (page 13), to INT.

Using External Inputs

1 Set the AUDIO IN switches CH-1 and

CH-2 to EXT.

2 Connect external audio sources to the

AUDIO IN connectors CH-1 and CH-2 (page 12).

3 Set the input (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V)

switches CH-1 and CH-2 (page 12) to LINE (line level: +4 dBu).

Using an External Microphone

You can use an external microphone for recording, such as the ECM-673 Electret Condenser Microphone.

1 Lift up the handle of the external

microphone holder (page 12) and open the cover.

2 Attach a microphone, then return the

external microphone holder cover to its original position to secure it.

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3 Connect the microphone cable to the

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors.

To adjust the levels manually

Set the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and CH2 to MANUAL and adjust the audio recording levels by turning the AUDIO LEVEL knobs (page 13). Set the controls to 5 for the reference setting (0 dB). Setting to 10 maximizes the level (+12 dB), and setting to 0 minimizes it (– The input levels are displayed on the screen when you press the DISPLAY button (page 16).

∞).

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to AUDIO IN

Cable clamp

4 Set the corresponding AUDIO IN

switch (CH-1/CH-2) (page 13) to EXT.

5 Set the corresponding input (LINE/

MIC/MIC+48V) switch (CH-1/CH-2) (page 12) according to the connected microphone.

MIC: For a microphone that requires no

power supply

MIC +48V: For a microphone that requires

+48V power supply (such as the ECM-

673)

Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels

To adjust the levels automatically (AGC)

When the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and CH-2 (page 13) are set to AUTO, the audio recording levels are automatically adjusted.

External microphone

Audio recording in special recording modes

No audio recording is made in Interval Recording or Frame Recording. No audio recording is made in Slow & Quick recording if the recording frame rate is set to a value different from the playback frame rate.

Monitoring the Audio

You can monitor the sounds being recorded with the headphones connected to the headphone connector (stereo mini jack) (page 11).

Note

The built-in speaker is disabled during recording (or when standing by to record).

To adjust the audio monitoring volume

Use the VOLUME buttons (page 13).

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Useful Functions

Color Bars/Reference Tone

By setting “Camera/Bars” in “Color Bars” (page

71) in the CAMERA SET menu to “Bars,” you

can output a color-bar signal in place of the camera picture. When this item is set to “Camera,” the output returns to the camera picture. A 1-kHz reference tone is output with the color bar signal if “1KHz Tone” in “Audio Input” (page

74) in the AUDIO SET menu is set to “On.” The color-bar signal and reference-tone signal are also fed out from the SDI OUT, HDMI OUT, i.LINK, VIDEO OUT (color bars only), and A/V OUT connectors. You can select the type of color bars with “Bars Type” in “Color Bars” in the CAMERA SET menu.

Notes

• The color bar mode cannot be output in Slow & Quick Motion mode and SLS/EX SLS mode.

• You cannot switch to “Color Bars” while recording. (Switching from “Color Bars” to “Camera” is available.)

an assignable button (page 38), you can also use that button.

For operations to add shot marks after recording, see “Adding Shot Marks Dur ing Playback (UDF and FAT HD Mode)” on page 56 and “Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (UDF and FAT HD Mode)” on page 62.

For operation to apply a name to a shot mark, see “Defining Shot Mark names in Planning Metadata” on page 51.

OK/NG/KP Flags (for UDF Only)

You can add OK/NG/KP flags to clips recorded with UDF. By adding flags, you can set the camcorder to display only clips with certain flag settings on the thumbnail screen (OK/NG/KP/ None-Clip thumbnail screen) (page 54).

Note

Use the “Lock Clip” setting (page 57) to protect clips.

Adding a flag

During recording or playback, press the assignable button to which you assigned the Clip Flag OK/Clip Flag NG/Clip Flag Keep function.

You can add an OK/NG/KP flag to a clip during recording or playback.

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Shot Marks

When you record shot marks for important scenes of a clip recorded in UDF or FAT HD as subsidiary data, you can access the marked points easily on a Shot Mark screen (page 62), which only displays scenes with shot marks only. This increases editing efficiency. The camcorder permits yo u to record two types of shot marks: shot mark 1 and shot mark 2. Shot marks can be recorded as needed during recording or can be added after recording while checking the playback pictures on the thumbnail screen.

Inserting a shot mark during recording

Activate the IR Remote Commander (page 21), and press the SHOTMARK 1 or SHOTMARK 2 button where you want to insert a shot mark. If the Shot Mark1 or Shot Mark2 function is assigned to

Deleting a flag

Press the assignable button, twice in succession, to which you assigned the Clip Flag OK/Clip Flag NG/Clip Flag Keep function.

You can delete the OK/NG/KP flag from a clip.

OK/NG/KP flags can also be added and deleted from the thumbnail screen. For details, see “Adding/ Deleting a Flag (UDF Only)” (page 59).

OK Mark (for FAT HD Mode Only)

By adding the OK mark to a clip recorded in FAT HD Mode, you can prevent the clip from being deleted or divided inadvertently. You can also set the camcorder to display only clips with the OK mark on the thumbnail screen (OK-Clip thumbnail screen) (page 54).

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Adding the OK mark

When recording of a clip ends, press the assignable button to which you assigned the OK Mark function.

While standing by to record, you can also add an OK mark to the last-recorded clip (“Last Clip”) on the selected memory card.

Deleting the OK mark

Press the assignable button to which you assigned the OK Mark function, and select

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“Execute.”

While standing by to record, you can also delete the OK mark from the clip with the last-added OK mark.

Adding or deleting the OK mark to or from clips before the last one

Make changes via the thumbnail screen.

For details on maki ng settings, see “Adding/Deleti ng the OK Mark (FAT HD Mode Only)” (page 59).

Rec Review

You can review the last recorded clip on the screen (Rec Review).

Press the REC REVIEW button (page 14) after recording is finished.

If the Rec Review function is assigned to an assignable button (page 38), you can also use that button. The last 3 seconds, 10 seconds, or the entire part of the clip is displayed, depending on the “Rec Review” setting (page 72) in the CAMERA SET menu. Rec Review is terminated at the end of the clip, resuming STBY (recording standby) status.

To interrupt Rec Review

Press the REC REVIEW or STOP/CAM button or the assignable button to which you assigned the Rec Review function.

Notes

• During Rec Review playback, the playback control buttons other than the STOP/CAM bu tton are disabled.

• If the video format was changed after recording, Rec Review cannot be performed (except when the change was from SP 1440/23.998P to SP 1440/59.94i).

• The Setup and PICTURE PROFILE menus cannot be operated during Rec Review.

Assignable Buttons

The camcorder has four assignable buttons (page

13) to which you can assign various functions for

convenience.

To change functions

Use “Assign Button” (page 83) in the OTHERS menu. The assigned functions can be viewed on the Button/Remote status screen (page 65).

Interval Recording

The Interval Recording (time-lapse recording) function is especially effective for shooting objects that move very slowly. The specified number of frames are automatically recorded at the specified intervals.

Recording interval (Interval Time)

Number of frames for one recording session (Number of Frames)

It is recommended to fix the camcorder to a tripod or equivalent and use the IR Remote Commander to start/stop recording rather than pressing the REC START/STOP button of the camcorder.

Notes

• Audio cannot be recorded in Interval Recording mode.

• Interval Recording cannot be set to “On” simultaneously with Frame Recording, Picture Cache Recording, Slow & Quick Motion, or Clip Continuous Recording. When you set Interval Recording to “On,” these other functions are forcibly set to “Off.”

• Interval Recording mode cannot be used when “Format” in “System” (page 85) in the OTHERS menu is set to “HD420 HQ/720/23.98P” (in UDF HD Mode) or “SP 1440/23.98P” (in FAT HD Mode).

• Interval Recording mode cannot be used when the items “DVCAM” or “HDV” are set for “SDI/HDMI/

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i.LINK I/O Select” (page 76) in the VIDEO SET menu, and the video format of “Format” in “System” (page 85) in the OTHERS menu is set to other than “HQ mode/23.98P.”

Preparatory settings

Before starting Interval Recording, make the necessary settings in the CAMERA SET menu (page 72) in advance.

Performing Interval Recording

When the preparatory settings are completed, you can start recording.

Press the REC START/STOP button.

Notes

• You cannot change the “Interval Time” and “Number of Frames” settings while Interval Recording is in progress. To change them, pause recording.

• After starting Interval Recording, Rec Review operation is disabled, even during an interval.

• The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode (page 80) during Interval Recording.

• Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop recording or switch the card slot while recording is halted in Interval Recording mode.

• “Setting” for “Interval Rec” is automatically set to “Off” when you set the power switch to OFF, while the “Interval Time” and “Number of Frames” settings are maintained.

Frame Recording

The Frame Recording function is especially effective for clay animation recording. The specified number of frames are recorded intermittently when you press the REC START/ STOP button. It is recommended to fix the camcorder to a tripod or equivalent and use the IR Remote Commander to start/stop recording rather than pressing the REC START/STOP button of the camcorder.

Notes

• Audio cannot be recorded in Frame Recording mode.

• Frame Recording cannot be set to “On” simultaneously with Interval Recording, Picture Cache Recording, Slow & Quick Motion, or Clip Continuous Recording. When you set Frame Recording to “On,” these other functions are forcibly set to “Off.”

• Frame Recording mode cannot be used when “Format” in “System” (page 85) in the OTHERS menu is set to “HD420 HQ/720/23.98P” (in UDF HD Mode) or “SP 1440/23.98P” (in FAT HD Mode).

• Frame Recording mode cannot be used when the items “DVCAM” or “HDV” are set for “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” (page 76) in the VIDEO SET menu, and

the video format of “F ormat” in “System” (page 85) in the OTHERS menu is set to other than “HQ mode/

23.98P.”

Preparatory settings

Before starting Frame Recording, make the necessary settings in the CAMERA SET menu (page 72) in advance.

Performing Frame Recording

When the preparatory settings are completed, you can start recording.

1 Press the REC START/STOP button.

When the number of frames you specified with the menu are recorded, the camcorder automatical ly enters FRM ST BY (Frame Rec Standby) status.

2 Press the REC START/STOP button

again.

Each time you press the REC START/STOP button, the camcorder records the specified number of frames then enters FRM STBY status.

Notes

• Recording cannot be stopped until the specified number of frames are recorded. If the power switch is set to OFF during recording, the power is only shut off after the specified number of frames are recorded.

• The Rec Review function cannot be used while recording in Frame Rec mode is in progress.

• You cannot change the “Number of Frames” setting while recording in Frame Rec mode is in progress. To change it, pause the recording.

• The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode (page 80) during Frame Recording.

• Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop recording or switch the card slot while recording is paused in Frame Rec mode.

• “Setting” for “ Frame Rec” is automatically set to “Off” when you set the power switch to OFF, while the “Number of Frames” setting is maintained.

Clip Continuous Recording (UDF Only)

Clips are normally created individually for each time you start and stop recording, but you can also continue recording to a single clip regardless of the number of times you start and stop recording by using the Clip Con tinuous Recording function,

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which will add recordings to the same clip until the function is disabled or turned off. This is convenient for when you do not want to create a large number of short clips, or when you do not want to be restricted by a maximum number of clips. A recording start mark is added to each point at which you resume recording, making it easy to search for each point.

Preparatory settings

Before starting Clip Continuous Recording, make

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the necessary settings to “Clip Cont. Rec” (page

72) in the CAMERA SET menu in advance.

When you set “Setting” to “On,” the Clip Continuous Recording function is enabled, and “CONT” appears on the screen (page 16). You can also assign “Clip Cont. Rec” to an assignable button (page 38), and set “Setting” to “On”/“Off” by pressing the button.

Notes

• Clip Continuous Recording cannot be set to “On” simultaneously with Picture Cache Rec ording, Interval Recording, Frame Recording, or Slow & Quick Motion. When you set Clip Continuous Recording to “On,” these other functions are forcibly set to “Off.”

• Clip Continuous Recording cannot be used while recording.

• This function cannot be used with FAT.

Performing Clip Continuous Recording

When the preparatory settings are completed, you can start recording.

Press the REC START/STOP button.

When recording starts, the “CONT” indication on the screen changes to “zREC” (with z in red).

Notes

• If you remove the SxS memory card or the battery while recording or standing by to record (the “CONT” indication appears), the SxS memory card must be restored. Only remove the SxS memory card after Clip Continuous Recording is complete. If “CONT” is flashing (1 time per second), you can remove the SxS memory card.

• Record for at least 2 seconds before you stop recording.

To disable Clip Continuous Recording mode

While standing by to record, set “Setting” in “Clip Cont. Rec” (page 72) in the CAMERA SET menu to “Off.”

Restricted Operations

If you perform any of the following operations while recording or standing by to record, 1 continuous clip will not be created. The next time you start recording, a new clip will be created.

• Performing clip operations (locking, deleting, or changing the names of clips).

• Switching the memory card slot.

• Changing the recording format.

• Setting the power switch to OFF.

• Displaying the thumbnail screen.

• Playing clips.

Picture Cache Recording: Retroactively Record

When the Picture Cache Recording function is active, the camcorder stores the last few seconds of video captured in the built-in cache memory to permit you to start recording video on an SxS memory card from a point before you press the REC START/STOP button. The maximum picture cache time is 15 seconds.

Notes

• Picture Cache Recording cannot be set to “On” simultaneously with Frame Recording, Interval Recording, Slow & Quick Motion, or Clip Continuous Recording. When you set Picture Cache Recording to “On,” these functions are forcefully disabled.

• Picture Cache Recording mode cannot be used while recording, or while using Recording Review or Freeze Mix.

• Picture Cache Recording is set to “Off” when you change any of the settings in “System” (page 85) in the OTHERS menu.

• When Picture Cache Recording is “On,” the time code is always recorded in Free Run mode regardless of the TC/UB SET menu settings (page 80).

Preparatory settings

Before starting Picture Cache Recording, set “P.Cache Rec” (page 72) in the CAMERA SET menu. “Setting” for Picture Cache Recording can also be set to “On”/“Off” by assigning it to an assignable button (page 38) and using that button. When the setting has been made, the special recording/operation status indication block on the screen shows “zCACHE,” with z in green (page 16).

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Performing Picture Cache Recording

Press the REC START/STOP button.

Recording begins, and stored video in the cache memory is written first to the SxS memory card. The on-screen “

zREC” (z is red).

“

To cancel the Picture Cache Recording function

Set “Setting” in “P.Cache Rec” in the CAMERA SET menu to “Off” or press the assignable button to which you assigned the Picture Cache function.

Notes

• If you change the recording format, the cached data are cleared and caching is newly started. Therefore, data cached before you changed the format cannot be recorded if you start Picture Cache Recording immediately after changing the format.

• If you start/stop Picture Cache Recording immediately after you insert an SxS memory card, data may not be recorded on the card.

• Picture caching starts when you activate the Picture Cache Recording function. Therefore, video before the function is activated cannot be recorded with Picture Cache Recording.

• Picture Cache Recording is invalid for external input signal (HDV).

• As picture caching is disabled while an SxS memory card is being accessed, such as during playback, Rec Review, or thumbnail screen display, Picture Cache Recording of such a period cannot be made.

• Although you can change the cache time setting while recording, any new value becomes valid only after recording has stopped.

zCACHE” indication changes to

Notes

• Slow & Quick Motion recording cannot be used in SD Mode.

• Slow & Quick Motion cannot be set to “On” simultaneously with Frame Recording, Interval Recording, Picture Cache Recording, or Clip Continuous Recording. When you set Slow & Quick Motion to “On,” these other functions are forcibly set to “Off.”

• Slow & Quick Motion mode cannot be used while recording, or while using Recording Review or Freeze Mix.

• Slow & Quick Motion mode cannot be used when “SLS/EX SLS” (page 70) in the CAMERA SET menu is set to other than OFF.

• Audio cannot be recorded when the recording and playback frame rates differ.

Preparatory settings

Before starting Slow & Quick Motion recording, set “S&Q Motion” (page 72) in the CAMERA SET menu. When the special recording mode indication on the screen is active, “S&Q Motion” is displayed on the screen (page 16).

Setting the recording frame rate with the Direct menu

When the special recording mode indication on the screen is active, [Recording frame rate]/ [Playback frame rate fps] is displayed under “S&Q Motion.” You can change the recording frame rate with the Direct menu (page 17).

Recording

Slow & Quick Motion

When the camcorder is in UDF HD Mode or FAT HD Mode and the video format (page 85) is set to one of the following settings, you can set the recording frame rate and playback frame rate to different values.

NTSC Area

HD422 50/1080/29.97P, HD422 50/1080/23.98P, HD422 50/720/59.94P, HD420 HQ/720/59.94P, HD422 50/720/29.97P, HD422 50/720/23.98P HQ 1920/29.97P, HQ 1920/23.98P, HQ 1280/

59.94P, HQ 1280/29.97P, HQ 1280/23.98P

PAL Area

HD422 50/1080/25P, HD422 50/720/50P, HD420 HQ/720/50P, HD422 50/720/25P HQ 1920/25P, HQ 1280/50P, HQ 1280/25P

Recording in Slow & Quick Motion Mode

When the preparatory settings are completed, you can start recording.

Press the REC START/STOP button.

Notes

• You cannot change the Frame Rate settings while Slo w & Quick Motion recording is in progress. To change them, pause the recording.

• The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode during Slow & Quick Motion recording (page 80).

• When recording at a low-speed frame rate, it may take time until recording stops after you press the REC START/STOP button.

• Slow & Quick Motion mode is automatically set to “Off” when you set the camcorder’s power switch to OFF. However, the Frame Rate setting is saved.

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Freeze Mix: Image Alignment Picture Profiles

In UDF HD Mode or FAT HD Mode, an image (still picture) of a recorded clip can be temporarily superimposed on the current camera picture, permitting you to easily align images for your next recording.

To use the Freeze Mix function

While standing by to record, assign the Freeze Mix function to one of the assignable buttons (page 38).

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Superimposing a Freeze Mix image

While recording or reviewing images by pressing the REC REVIEW button, press the ASSIGN button to which you assigned “Freeze Mix” at the image with which you want to align. The image is displayed as a still picture over the current camera picture.

Canceling Freeze Mix status

You can cancel it with the ASSIGN button to which you assigned “Freeze Mix” or the REC START/STOP button. When you cancel Freeze Mix status by pressing the ASSIGN button, the normal camera picture is displayed. When you cancel Freeze Mix status by pressing the REC START/STOP button, normal recording begins.

Notes

• The Freeze Mix function cannot be used in SD Mode.

• Freeze Mix cannot be used when “Format” in “System” (page 85) in the OTHERS menu is set to “HD420 HQ/720/23.98P” (in UDF HD Mode) or “SP 1440/23.98P” (in FAT HD Mode).

• If the “Format” setting of the recorded picture and the current camera picture differ, the Freeze Mix display cannot be achieved.

• The Freeze Mix display cannot be obtained in Slow & Quick Motion mode or Slow Shutter mode.

• You cannot operate the Setup menus and PICTURE PROFILE menu in Freeze Mix status.

You can customize the picture quality, depending on the conditions or circumstances of recording, and store settings as a picture profile, enabling you to recall the profile as necessary. Six different picture profiles (PP1 to PP6) can be stored in memory. The same standard (reference) values are registered to six picture profiles at the factory as those specified for the Picture Profile Off status.

Note

The picture profiles can be operated only while standing by to record. They cannot be operated from the thumbnail screen.

Registering the customized settings as a Picture Profile

1 Set the power switch (page 11) to ON to

turn on the camcorder.

2 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

(page 13).

The PICTURE PROFILE menu is displayed.

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

the jog dial, select “SEL,” then press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial.

4 Select the number of the picture profile

to register from the list, then press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial.

5 Use the up/down buttons or the jog dial

to select “SET,” then press the SEL/ SET button or the jog dial.

6 Make each setting (page 44). 7 When the settings have been made,

press the PICTURE PROFILE button.

Selecting a registered Picture Profile

Once you store a picture profile, you can recall the picture quality registered in the picture profile.

Useful Functions

1 While standing by to record, press the

PICTURE PROFILE button (page 13).

The PICTURE PROFILE menu is displayed.

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2 Using the up/down/left/right buttons or

the jog dial, select “SEL,” then press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial.

3 Select the number of the picture profile

to use from the list, then press the SEL/ SET button or the jog dial.

If OFF is selected, the picture quality is set to standard and cannot be changed.

4 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button.

The picture profile being selected is displayed when you press the DISPLAY button (page 16). You can also select picture profiles with the Direct menu (page 17).

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Picture Profile Items

The values when “Off” is selected at “SEL” of the PICTURE PROFILE menu are shown in bold face (example:

Standard).

PICTURE PROFILE SET

Items Subitems and setting values Contents

Profile Name

Changing the picture profile name

Matrix

Recording

Adjusting the color phase over the entire area with matrix operations

Multi Matrix

Makes settings related to multi-matrix correction.

Profile name

Standard

Setting

On / Off

Select

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Phase

–99 to +99 (±0)

R-G, R-B, G-R, G-B, B-R, B-G

–99 to +99 (±0)

Setting

On / Off

Area Indication

On / Off

Color Detection

Execute/Cancel

Axis

B / B+ /MG- / MG / MG+ / R / R+ / YL- / YL /YL+ / G- / G / G+ / CY / CY+ / B-

Hue

–99 to +99 (±0)

Saturation

–99 to +99 (±0)

Set the profile name in 8 characters at maximum. You can use upper- and lowercase alphabetics, numerics 0 to 9, - (hyphen), _ (underscore) and space.

Set to “On” to activate the color phase adjustment function with matrix operations for the entire picture.

Note

When this function is set to “Off,” Multi Matrix is also set to “Off” in synchronization.

Select the built-in preset matrix provided for convenience. 1: Equivalent to SMPTE-240M / 2: Equivalent to ITU-709 / 3: Equivalent to SMPTE WIDE / 4: Equivalent to NTSC / 5: Equivalent to EBU / 6: Equivalent to PAL

Adjust the color saturation for the entire picture area.

Adjust the hue for the entire picture area.

Finely adjust the color phase for the entire picture area by independently setting each of the factors.

Set to “On” to enable the multi-matrix correction, which allows specific colors to be selected for saturation correction in a 16-axis hue space.

Set to “On” to display a zebra pattern in the areas of the specified color for multi-matrix correction.

Execute to detect the target color on the screen for multi-matrix correction.

Specify a color targeted by multi-matrix correction (16-axis mode).

Set the the hue of the color targeted by multi-matrix correction for each 16-axis mode.

Adjust the saturation of the color targeted by multimatrix correction for each 16-axis mode.

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PICTURE PROFILE SET

Items Subitems and setting values Contents

White

Setting the white balance offset and the color temperature of the preset white

Offset White

On / Off

Offset<A>

–99 to +99 (±0)

Offset<B>

–99 to +99 (±0)

Offset<ATW>

–99 to +99 (±0)

Preset White

2100 to 10000 (3200)

Set to “On” to shift the conversion value for auto white balance in Memory A or B mode and that for auto tracing white in ATW mode to a lower color temperature or a higher color temperature.

Adjust the volume of the offset white (shifting volumes) of the conversion value in Memory A, Memory B, or ATW mode, respectively.

Adjust the preset color temperature when Preset white balance mode is selected in steps of 100K.

Notes

• Except when the white balance is in Memory A or B mode or when ATW is active, you cannot confirm the result of changing the Offset White and Offset settings on the screen.

• Except when Preset white balance mode is selected, you cannot confirm the result of changing the Preset White settings on the screen.

HD Detail

Adjusting the details to be applied to the picture in HD Mode

Setting

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Frequency

–99 to +99 (±0)

Crispening

–99 to +99 (±0)

H/V Ratio

–99 to +99 (±0)

White Limiter

–99 to +99 (±0)

Black Limiter

–99 to +99 (±0)

V DTL Creation

NAM / Y / G / G+R

Knee APT Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Set to “On” to apply the details to the video signal.

Adjust the detail level.

Set the center frequency of the details. Setting the center frequency higher decreases the details, and setting it lower increases the details.

Adjust the noise-suppression level. When you set it to a higher level, less noise may be seen, as fine elements of details are deleted leaving only high-level elements. When you set it to a lower level, fine elements are applied while increasing noise.

Adjust the horizontal-to-vertical ratio of detail elements. A higher value makes the vertical elements increased with respect to the horizontal elements.

Limit the white details.

Limit the black details.

Select the source signal to generate vertical details from among NAM (G or R whichever is higher), Y, G, and G+R.

Adjust the knee aperture level (level of details to be applied to the sections above the knee point).

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PICTURE PROFILE SET

Items Subitems and setting values Contents

SD Detail

Adjusting the details to be applied to the picture in SD Mode

Setting

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Frequency

–99 to +99 (±0)

Crispening

–99 to +99 (±0)

Recording

H/V Ratio

–99 to +99 (±0)

White Limiter

–99 to +99 (±0)

Black Limiter

–99 to +99 (±0)

V DTL Creation

NAM / Y / G / G+R

Knee APT Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Skin Tone Detail

Adjusting the details to be applied to the areas of a specific color phase

Setting

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Area Detection

Execute/Cancel

Area Indication

On / Off

Saturation

–99 to +99 (±0)

Phase

0 to 359 (130)

Set to “On” to apply the details to the video signal.

Adjust the detail level.

Set the center frequency of the details. Setting the center frequency higher decreases the details, and setting it lower increases the details.

Adjust the horizontal-to-vertical ratio of detail elements. A higher value makes the vertical elements increased with respect to the horizontal elements.

Limit the white details.

Limit the black details.

Select the source signal to generate vertical details from among NAM (G or R whichever is higher), Y, G, and G+R.

Adjust the knee aperture level (level of details to be applied to the sections above the knee point).

Set to “On” to enable the detail level adjustment for specific color-phase areas. The detail level is uniform over the entire picture with the Off setting.

Adjust the skin-tone detail level.

Select “Execute” to detect the color in the center of the screen. The area centering on the detected color becomes the target area for Skin Tone Detail control.

Set to “On” to display the Zebra 1 pattern for the target area for Skin Tone Detail control.

Adjust the color (saturation) level for Skin Tone Detail control.

Note

When Area Detection is executed, this setting is automatically returned to 0.

Adjust the center color-phase value for the target area for Skin Tone Detail control.

Note

When Area Detection is executed, this setting is automatically changed to the value equivalent to that of the detected color.

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PICTURE PROFILE SET

Items Subitems and setting values Contents

Width

0 to 90 (40)

Adjust the width of the color phase of the target area for Skin Tone Detail control.

Note

When Area Detection is executed, the Width setting automatically returns to 40.

Aperture

Making settings related to aperture correction

Knee

Adjusting the knee level

Setting

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Setting

On / Off

Set to “On” to enable aperture correction (processing to improve resolution by adding highfrequency aperture signals to the video signal, which corrects degeneration due to high-frequency characteristics).

Select the level for the aperture correction.

Set to “On” to compress the high-luminance area of the picture.

Note

Knee is fixed and cannot be changed in the following cases:

• When Gamma is set to HG1 to 4

• When the electronic shutter is in slow shutter mode

• When EX SLS is active

Gamma

Adjusting the gamma compensation level and selecting the gamma curve

Black

Adjusting the black

Black Gamma

Adjusting the black gamma level

Low Key SAT

Adjusting the low key saturation

Copy

Copying a picture profile

Auto Knee

On / Off

Point

50 to 109 (90)

Slope

–99 to +99 (±0)

Knee SAT Level

0 to 99 (50)

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Select

STD1 to STD6 / HG1 to HG4 (HD: STD5, SD: STD4)

–99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the master black level.

–99 to +99 (HD: ±0, SD: -16) Adjust the level of black gamma function that

–99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the level of the low key saturation to

Execute / Cancel Select “Execute” to copy.

Set to “On” to automatically set the best knee conditions according to the luminance level of the picture. With “Off” the knee conditions can be manually adjusted independently of the luminance level of the picture.

Set the knee point when Auto Knee is “Off.”

Set the knee slope (volume of compression) when Auto Knee is “Off.”

Adjust the knee saturation level for the area over the knee point.

Adjust the gamma compensation level.

Select the type of reference curve for gamma compensation.

emphasizes only the dark areas of the picture to clear the tones or on the contrary de-emphasizes it to reduce noise.

heighten the colors only in the dark areas of the picture or pale them to reduce noise.

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PICTURE PROFILE SET

Items Subitems and setting values Contents

PP Data

Writing/loading a picture profile

Reset

Resetting a picture profile

Store

Execute / Cancel

Recall

Execute / Cancel

Execute / Cancel Select “Execute” to reset.

Select “Execute” to store a picture profile on an SxS memory card.

Select “Execute” to load a picture profile from an SxS memory card.

1)The Area Indication “On”/“Off” setting is common to

all picture profiles PP1 to PP6.

2)To execute “Color Detection” or “Area

Recording

Detection”

1. Select “Color Detection” or “Area

Detection.”

A square marker that indicates the detection area appears in the center of the screen, and “Execute” and “Cancel” are displayed below.

2. Select “Execute.”

Color-phase detection in the marker area is performed. When detection successfully ends, a completion message is displayed then the screen is restored. With Multi Matrix, the target color of multimatrix correction is changed to the color detected by “Color Detection,” and the Area Indication (zebra pattern) appears on the screen. With Skin Tone Detail, the target area for the adjustment is changed to the area centering around the color detected by “Area Detection,” and the Area Indication (zebra pattern) appears on the screen. If detection fails, an error message appears, then the precious screen is restored.

3)Available gamma curves from “Select” in “Gamma”

(STD: Standard gamma, HD: Hyper gamma) STD1: A gamma table equivalent to an SD camcorder. STD2: A gamma table with ×4.5 gain. STD3: A gamma table with ×3.5 gain.

STD4: A gamma table equivalent to the SMPTE-240M

standard.

STD5: A gamma table equivalent to the ITU-R709

standard. STD6: A gamma table with ×5.0 gain. HG1: A gamma table for turning 325% D-range input

into 100% output. HG2: A gamma table for turning 460% D-range input

into 100% output. HG3: A gamma table for turning 325% D-range input

into 109% output.

HG4: A gamma table for turning 460% D-range input

into 109% output.

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Deleting Clips

While standing by to record, the Last Clip DEL function for deleting the last recorded clip and the All Clips DEL function for deleting all clips from an SxS memory card are available.

For clip deletion on the thumbnail screen, see “Deleting Clips” on page 60.

To delete using the assignable button

Assign the Last Clip DEL function to one of the assignable buttons (page 38) in advance. Press the assignable button to which you have assigned “Last Clip DEL,” and select “Execute” to delete the last recorded clip from the SxS memory card.

To delete using the Setup menu

Select “Last Clip DEL” in “Clip” (page 86) in the OTHERS menu, select “Execute,” then select “Execute” again to delete the last recorded clip from the SxS memory card.

Note

When Clip Continuous Recording is set to “On,” “Last Clip DEL” cannot be selected.

Deleting clips collectively

Select “All Clips DEL” in “Clip” (page 86) in the OTHERS menu, select “Execute,” then select “Execute” again to delete all the clips from the SxS memory card.

Notes

• If the SxS memory card contains clips of both of HD Mode and SD Mode, only the clips of the currently selected mode are deleted.

• Clips with the OK mark (page 37) cannot be deleted if FAT is selected for the file system. If UDF is selected, clips set to “Lock Clip” (page 57) cannot be deleted.

Note

Values for “Clock Set” and “Hours Meter” in the OTHERS menu are not stored.

Storing the Setup file

Only one setup file—designated with the file name “SETUP.SUF”—can be stored on one SxS memory card.

1 Insert a memory card on which you

wish to store the setup file to a card slot.

Check that the corresponding memory card icon is displayed on the screen. If a memory card in the other slot is selected, press the SLOT SELECT button to switch.

2 Select “Store” in “Camera Data” (page

82) in the OTHERS menu, then select

“EXECUTE.”

An in-progress message is displayed during writing. When writing is completed, a completio n message is displayed.

Notes

• If a setup file already exists on the memory card you specified in Step 1, a message to confirm whether to overwrite the file is displayed.

• If there is not sufficient space on the memory card, an error message is displayed.

Retrieving the Setup file

When you retrieve the stored setup file, the camcorder settings are changed according to the file.

1 Insert the memory card on which you

stored the setup file into a card slot.

Check that the corresponding memory card icon is displayed on the screen. If a memory card in the other slot is selected, press the SLOT SELECT button to switch.

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Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data

You can store all the menu settings (including picture profiles) as a setup file on an SxS memory card. By retrieving the stored setup file, the proper setup condition can be immediately obtained.

2 Select “Recall” in “Camera Data” (page

82) in the OTHERS menu, then select

“EXECUTE.”

An in-progress message is displayed during data reading. When the read-out is completed, a completion message is displayed, indicating that the camcorder settings have been changed according to the setup file.

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Resetting to the standard values

The current camcorder settings you made through various menu and button operations can be collectively returned to the standard statuses (factory settings) by executing “All Reset” in the OTHERS menu.

Planning Metadata

Planning metadata is information about shooting and recording plans, recorded in an XML file.

Recording

Example of a planning metadata file

You can shoot using clip names and shot mark names defined in advance in a planning metadata file. This camcorder can display clip names and shot mark names defined in the following languages:

• English

• Chinese

•German

• French

• Italian

• Spanish

•Dutch

• Portuguese

• Swedish

• Norwegian

•Danish

•Finnish

Notes

• If you define clip and shot mark names in languages other than those listed above, they may not be displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

• If you define clip and shot mark names in French, Dutch, or Finnish, some characters are displayed in a different but similar font.

Loading a Planning Metadata file

To record planning metadata together with clips, it is necessary to load a planning metadata file into the camcorder’s memory in advance. Insert the SxS memory card with the planning metadata file (.xml) saved to the directory below into the camcorder’s card slot, then select and load the file via “Load / Slot(A)” or “Load / Slot(B)” in “Plan.Metadata” (page 87) in the OTHERS menu. UDF: General/Sony/Planning FAT: BPAV/General/Sony/Planning

Confirming the detailed information in planning metadata

After loading a planning metadata file into memory of the camcorder, you can check the details of the file, such as the filename, time and date of file creation, and the titles specified in the file. Select “Properties” in “Plan.Metadata” (page 87) in the OTHERS menu, then select “Execute.”

Clearing the loaded planning metadata

To clear the planning data loaded in the camcorder’s memory, proceed as follows: Select “Clear” in “Plan.Metadata” (page 87) in the OTHERS menu, then select “Execute.”

Defining a clip name in Planning Metadata

The following two types of clip name strings can be written in a planning metadata file.

• ASCII-format name, which is displayed on the EVF screen

• UTF-8-format name, which is actually registered as the clip name

You can select the type for displaying the clip name with “Clip Name Disp” in “Plan.Metadata” (page 87) in the OTHERS menu. When you specify a clip name in planning metadata, the name is displayed under the operation status indication on the EVF screen.

Example of clip name strings

Use a text editor to modify the description for the <Title> tag. The shaded fields in the example are clip name strings. “Typhoon” is described in ASCII format (up to 44 characters). “Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo” is described in UTF-8 format (up to 44 bytes).

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Here, “sp” indicates a space, and 3 indicates a

carriage return.

version="1.0"spencoding="

<?xml

UTF-8"?>3 <PlanningMetadata

xmlns="http://

xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ planningmetadata" P0001"

creationDate="

2011-08-20T17:00:00+09:00" lastUpdate=" 2011-09-28T10:30:00+09:00"

assignId="

version="1.00">3

<Properties assignment" 2011-09-28T10:30:00+09:00" modifiedBy="Chris">3

propertyId="

update="

usAscii=" "

Typhoon

Typhoon_Strikes_Toky

</Title>3

</Properties>3

</PlanningMetadata>3

Notes

• When you create a file, enter each statement as a single line by breaking a line with a CRLF only after the last character of the line, and do not enter spaces except where specified with “sp.”

• A string of up to 44 bytes (or 44 characters) is valid as a clip name. If a UTF-8-format string exceeds 44 bytes, the string up to the 44th byte is used as the clip name. If only a string in ASCII format is specified, the ASCII-format name up to the 44th characters is used as the clip name. When neither the ASCII-format name string nor UTF-8-format name string is valid, a clip name in the standard format is used.

Using a clip name defined in planning metadata

Load a planning metadata file that contains the clip name into memory of the camcorder, then select “Plan” in “Auto Naming” in “Clip” (page

86) in the OTHERS menu.

Clip names are generated by adding an underscore (_) and a 5-digit serial number (00001 to 99999). Example: Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_00001,

Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_00002, ...

Notes

• If the serial number reaches 99999, it returns to 00001 upon the next recording.

• When you load another planning metadata file, the 5digit serial number returns to 00001.

Defining Shot Mark names in Planning Metadata

When you record shot mark 1 or shot mark 2, you can apply a name to the shot mark, using a string defined in planning metadata.

Example of shot mark name strings

Use a text editor to modify the description for the <Meta name> tag. The shaded fields in the example are shot mark name strings. Names can be either in ASCII format (up to 32 characters) or UTF-8 format (up to 16 characters). Here, “sp” indicates a space and 3 indicates a carriage return.

Note

If a name string contains even one non-ASCII character, the maximum length of that string is limited to 16 characters.

<?xmlspversion="1.0"spencoding=" UTF-8"?>3 <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ planningmetadata" H00123"

creationDate="

2011-04-15T08:00:00Z" 2011-04-15T15:00:00Z" "1.00">3 <Properties "assignment" update="2011-04-15T15:00:00Z" modifiedBy="Chris">3

<Title

Game"

Football Game 15/04/2011 </Title>3

<Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3

</Properties>3

</PlanningMetadata>3

Note

When you create a file, enter each statement as a single line by breaking a line with a CRLF only after the last character of the line, and do not enter spaces except where specified with “sp,” except within shot mark name strings.

assignId="

lastUpdate="

version=

propertyId=

class="original"

usAscii="Football

xml:lang="en">

name="_ShotMark1"

Goal

name="_ShotMark2"

Shoot

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Copying Planning Metadata files collectively

You can copy planning metadata files stored in the General folder on an SxS memory card collectively to another SxS memory card. Select “General Files” in “Copy All” (page 87) in the OTHERS menu.

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Playback

Thumbnail Screens

When you press the THUMBNAIL button (page 13), clips recorded on the SxS memory card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen. If no clips are recorded on the card, a no-clip message is displayed. You can start playback from the clip selected on the thumbnail screen. The playback picture can be seen on the LCD monitor/EVF and external monitors. Press the STOP/CAM button (page 13) to exit the thumbnail screen and return to the recording screen.

Note

Even if the SxS memory card contains a mixture of HD and SD clips, the normal thumbnail screen shows only clips of the mode selected in “HD/SD” in “System” (page 85) in the OTHERS menu. To display all recorded clips regar dless of the HD/SD Mode, switch the screen to the All-Clip thumbnail s creen (page 54).

Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen

Data for the clip selected with the cursor are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

The icon of the current SxS memory card is highlighted, shading the nonselected one. (If the card is write-protected, a lock icon is displayed to the left.)

Current clip No./ Total number of clips

Cursor

(yellow)

120min

01/JAN 10 : 53 01/JAN 11 : 53 01/JAN 12 : 53 01/JAN 13 : 53

JAN 14 : 53 01/JAN 15 : 53 01/JAN 16 : 53 01/JAN 17 : 53

0011 / 0300

JAN 18 : 53 01/JAN 19 : 53 01/JAN 20 : 53 01/JAN 21 : 53

01 / JAN/ 2009

JPAN0011(1)

10:53 S&Q 29 / 24

HQ 1920 /23.9P MP4

00:00:00:00

TCR

DUR

00:03:19:23

3456 78

1. Thumbnail

In UDF and FAT HD Mode: The thumbnail image for each clip is an index frame from the clip. When recording, the first frame of a clip is automatically set as the index frame. This frame can be adjusted (page 62). Below each thumbnail, the recording date and recording start time are displayed. If the clip is locked or is set with an OK mark, the lock mark is displayed. In FAT SD mode: Th e thumbnail image for each clip is the first frame of the clip. Below each

thumbnail, the recording date and recording start time are displayed. If the file was split into multiple parts because its file size exceeded 2 GB, the take mark is displayed. Split files can be viewed via the EXPAND CLIP screen (page 60).

2. Date and starting time of recording

3. Clip name

In FAT SD Mode, if the file was split into multiple parts because its file size exceeded 2 GB, the segment number is displayed after the name, separated with a slash.

Playback

Thumbnail Screens

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4. Lock mark (UDF and FAT HD Mode

only)

UDF: A lock mark appears if the selected clip is locked. FAT HD Mode: A lock mark appears if the selected clip has an OK mark.

5. AV independent file icon (UDF and FAT

HD Mode only)

Displayed only if the selected clip is an AV independent file. This indicates that not all operations and indications may be available, because the clip may have been added manually to the SxS file via a computer, etc., and there is no management file for it.

6. Recording video format

7. File format

The file format (MXF, MP4, AVI) of the

Playback

selected clip is displayed. (This item is not indicated when the recording mode is UDF-HD mode.)

8. Duration of the clip

9. Timecode

The timecode of the index frame is displayed.

10. OK/NG/KP mark (UDF and FAT HD

Mode only)

UDF: The mark is displayed if the selected clip has an OK/NG/KP flag. FAT HD Mode: The OK mark is displayed if the selected clip has an OK mark.

11. Special recording information (UDF and

FAT HD Mode only)

If the selected clip was recorded in a special recording mode (S low & Quick Motion, Interval Recording, or Frame Recording), the mode is displayed. Clips recorded in Slow & Quick Motion display the “Recording frame rate/playback frame rate fps” to the right.

Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen

The type of thumbnail screen can be changed as follows by pressing the THUMBNAIL button (page 13).

UDF

The normal thumbnail screen, OK/NG/KP/None clip thumbnail screen, and All-Clip thumbnail screen are cyclically displayed.

FAT HD Mode

The normal thumbnail screen, OK clip thumbnail screen, and All-Clip thumbnail screen are cyclically displayed.

FAT SD Mode

The normal thumbnail screen and All-Clip thumbnail screen are alternately displayed.

OK/NG/KP/None-Clip thumbnail screen

Only the clips flagged OK/NG/KP—or clips with no flag (“None”)—among the clips on the current SxS memory card are displayed. You can select the type of flag to display with “Filter Clips” in “Clip” (page 86) in the OTHERS menu.

OK-Clip thumbnail screen

Only the clips marked OK among the clips on the current SxS memory card are displayed.

All-Clip thumbnail screen

The All-Clip thumbnail screen shows all clips on the current SxS memory card regardless of the HD or SD Mode, perm itting you to check whether the card contains any clips of another mode than that currently selected.

Note

You cannot start playback from the All-Clip thumbnail screen. Press the THUMBNAIL button again to return to the normal thumbnail screen, and playback and clip operations are enabled.

Switching the SxS memory cards

When two memory cards are loaded, press the SLOT SELECT button (page 14) to switch memory cards.

Note

Card switching is enabled only when the thumbnail screen is displayed or when an external input picture is displayed by pressing the STOP/CAM button. You cannot switch memory cards during playback. Continuous playback of cards in slots A and B is not possible.

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Playing Clips

For playback operations, use the playback control buttons on the handle (page 13). When the IR Remote Commander is enabled, you can use its playback control buttons instead (page 21).

Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence

1 Using the up/down/left/right buttons or

the jog dial, move the cursor to the thumbnail image of the clip with which you wish to start playback.

2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

Playback starts from the beginning of the selected clip.

Notes

• The playback picture may be momentarily distorted or frozen between clips. The playback control buttons and THUMBNAIL button do not function during this condition.

• When you select a clip on the thumbnail screen and start playback, the playback picture at the beginning of the clip may be distorted. To start playback without distortion, once pause playback after starting it, press the PREV button to return to the top of the clip, then restart playback.

Information displayed on the playback screen

The following information is superimposed on the playback picture.

12345

120min B PLAY

TCR 00 : 00 : 00 :00

0011/ 03 00

CH1 CH2

1. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage

2. Playback mode

3. SxS memory card

A mark appears to the left if the SxS memory card is write-protected.

4. Time data

The time data for the playback picture are displayed. Each time you press the DURATION/TC/U-BIT button, the indication is switched between timecode (TCR) and userbit (UB) data.

5. Clip no./total number of clips

This is displayed for FAT. It is also displayed for UDF if “Find Mode” in “Clip” (page 86) in the OTHERS menu is set to “Clip.”

6. Clip no./total number of clips, essence

mark no./total number of essence marks

This is displayed for UDF if “Find Mode” in “Clip” (page 86) in the OTHERS menu is set to “Rec Start.”

7. Audio levels

The audio levels for the recording are displayed.

Playback

Playing Clips

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Monitoring Audio

In Normal playback mode, you can monitor the recorded audio signals through the built-in speaker (page 12) or connected headphones. With the headphones connected to the headphone connector (page 11), the built-in speaker is turned off. Press the VOLUME buttons (page 13) to adjust the sound volume. You can select audio channel(s) to be monitored with “Audio Output” (page 75) in the AUDIO SET menu.

Cueing Up

To start playback from the top of the first clip

Playback

Press the PREV button and F REV button simultaneously. The top of the first-recorded clip on the memory card is cued up.

To start playback from the top of the last clip

Press the F FWD button and NEXT button simultaneously. The top of the last-recorded clip on the memory card is cued up.

Adding Shot Marks During Playback (UDF and FAT HD Mode)

In the same manner as in recording, you can add shot marks to the clip during playback.

At the point where you wish to add a shot mark, press the “Shot Mark1” or “Shot Mark2” assigned button, or the SHOTMARK 1 or 2 button on the IR Remote Commander.

Notes

• No shot mark can be added if the memory c ard is writeprotected.

• No shot mark can be added to the first or last frame of a clip.

Clip Operations

During thumbnail screen playback, etc., you can operate the clips or confirm and change the subsidiary data for clips using the Clip Operation menus. The corresponding Clip Operation menu pops up on the screens as shown below when you press the SET/SEL button or the jog dial.

Clip Operation Menus

Thumbnail screen (page 57)

CANCEL

DISP CLIP INFO

OK MARK ADD (FAT only)

OK MARK DELETE (FAT only)

OK FLAG ADD (UDF only)

NG FLAG ADD (UDF only)

KEEP FLAG ADD (UDF only)

CLIP FLAG DELETE (UDF only)

LOCK CLIP (UDF only)

UNLOCK CLIP (UDF only)

COPY CLIP

DELETE CLIP

ALL MARKS

SHOT MARK1

SHOT MARK2

REC START MARK (UDF only)

EXPAND CLIP

Clip Operations

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Expand Clip screen (page 61)

CANCEL

EXPAND (COARSE)

EXPAND (FINE)

PAUSE

SET INDEX PIC

SHOT MARK1 ADD

SHOT MARK2 ADD

SHOT MARK1 DEL

SHOT MARK2 DEL

DIVIDE CLIP (FAT only)

Shot Mark screen (page 62)

CANCEL

PAUSE

SET INDEX PIC

SHOT MARK1 DEL

SHOT MARK2 DEL

DIVIDE CLIP (FAT only)

Note

Selectable menu items are limited in SD Mode.

Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus

Use the up/down/left/right buttons or the jog dial to select a menu item, then press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial. Pressing the CANCEL button restores the previous condition. Selecting “CANCEL” from a Clip Operation menu turns the Clip Operation menu off.

Notes

• When the SxS memory card is write-protected, some operations are unavailable.

• There may be items that cannot be selected depending on the status when the menu is displayed.

Clip Operation menu on the thumbnail screen

Pressing the SEL/SET button or the jog dial with the thumbnail scree n (page 53) displayed calls the Clip Operation menu for the clip at the cursor.

Item Function

DISP CLIP INFO Displays the clip's information

OK MARK

ADD

OK MARK

DELETE

OK FLAG

ADD

NG FLAG

ADD

KEEP FLAG

ADD

CLIP FLAG

DELETE

LOCK CLIP

UNLOCK CLIP

COPY CLIP Copies the clip to another SxS

DELETE CLIP Deletes the clip (page 60).

ALL MARKS

SHOT MARK1

SHOT MARK2

REC START MARK

EXPAND CLIP Switches to the EXPAND CLIP

Effective with FAT HD Mode only.

2)Effective with UDF only.

3)Effective with UDF and FAT HD Mode.

screen (page 58).

Adds an OK mark (page 59).

Deletes the OK mark (page 59).

Adds an OK flag (page 59).

Adds a NG flag (page 59).

Adds a KP flag (page 59).

Deletes the flag (page 59).

Locks and protects a clip (page

59).

Unlocks a protected clip (page

59).

memory card (page 59).

Displays thumbnails of all frames with an essence mark recorded (page 61).

Displays only thumbnails of frames with shot mark 1 recorded (page 61).

Displays only thumbnails of frames with shot mark 2 recorded (page 61).

Displays thumbnails of frames with a Recording Start mark and the first frames of clips without Recording Start marks (page 61).

screen (page 60).

Playback

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Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip

Select “DISP CLIP INFO” from a Clip Operation menu.

120min CLIP I NFO

Playback

1. Image of the current clip

2. Image of the previous clip

Press the PREV button to switch to the clip info screen of the previous clip. In FAT SD Mode, the previous segment of a segmented clip is displayed.

3. Image of the next clip

Press the NEXT button to switch to the clip info screen of the next clip. In FAT SD Mode, the next segment of a segmented clip is displayed.

4. Clip name

For a clip name of 12 characters or longer, only the first 5 and last 5 characters of the name are displayed. To check the non-displayed block of the name, press the jog dial or the SEL/SET button to display the entire clip name (LongDisplay mode). Press the jog dial or the SEL/ SET button again to cancel Long-Display mode. Long-Display mode is also canceled by switching to the previous or next clip with the PREV or NEXT button. In FAT SD Mode, if the file was split into multiple parts because its file size exceeded 2 GB, the segment number is displayed after the name, separated with a slash.

5. Lock mark (UDF and FAT HD Mode

only)

UDF: A lock mark appears if the selected clip is locked. FAT HD Mode: A lock mark appears if the selected clip has an OK mark.

CLIP NEXT CLIP

0011 / 0300

JPAN0011 01 / JAN/ 2009 10:53 HQ 1920 / 23.9P MP4

TCR TCR TCR DUR CH1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8

(1)

&Q Motion 29/24fps

00:05:00:02 00:05:00:00 STR 00:08:19:23 END 00:03:20:00

6 7

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

6. OK/NG/KP mark (UDF and FAT HD

Mode only)

UDF: The mark is displayed if the selected clip has an OK/NG/KP flag. FAT HD Mode: The OK mark is displayed if the selected clip has an OK mark.

7. Date and starting time of recording

8. File format

The file format (MXF, MP4, AVI) of the selected clip is displayed.

9. Special recording information (UDF and

FAT HD Mode only)

If the selected clip was recorded in a special recording mode (Slow & Quick Motion, Interval Recording, or Frame Recording), the mode is displayed. Clips recorded in Slow & Quick Motion display the “Recording frame rate/playback frame rate fps” to the right.

10. Timecode of the displayed frame

11. Timecode at the recording starting point

12. Timecode at the recording ending point

13. Duration of the clip

14. Recorded audio channels

15. Recorded video format

Clip Operations

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Adding/Deleting a Flag (UDF Only)

Copying Clips

You can add an OK/NG/KP flag to clips recorded in UDF. By adding flags, you can set the camcorder to display only clips with certain flag settings on the thumbnail screen (OK/NG/KP/ None-Clip thumbnail screen) (page 54). When adding a flag, you can select from OK FLAG ADD, NG FLAG ADD, and KEEP FLAG ADD in the Clip Operation menu (page 57) on the thumbnail screen. When deleting a flag, select CLIP FLAG DELETE.

Note

Flagged clips are not protected. To protect clips from deletion, select LOCK CLIP in the Clip Operation menu (page 57) on the thumbnail screen. To remove the protection, select UNLOCK CLIP.

Adding/Deleting the OK Mark (FAT HD Mode Only)

By adding an OK mark to clips recorded in FAT HD Mode, you can set the camcorder to display only the necessary clips on the thumbnail screen (page 54). Clips with an OK mark added are blocked from being deleted or segmented. To delete or segment them, remove the OK mark. From the thumbnail screen Clip Operation menu (page 57), you can select OK MARK ADD to add an OK mark, or OK MARK DELETE to delete the OK mark. Select “OK MARK ADD” from the Clip Operation menu to add the OK mark, or select “OK MARK DELETE” from the Clip Operation menu to delete it.

You can copy clips on an SxS memory card to another SxS memory card. Each clip is copied with the same name to the destination SxS memory card.

Notes

• If there is another clip having the same name on the destination SxS memory card, the clip is copied under a name adding a single-digit number in parentheses to the end of the original clip name. The parenthetical number is the minimum value that does not exist in the destination memory card.

Examples:

ABCD0002(1) if ABCD0002 exists ABCD0002(2) if ABCD0002(1) exists ABCD0005(4) if ABCD0005(3) exists

• When using FAT, you cannot copy a file 10 times or more if clips with the same clip name followed by parenthetical numbers (1) to (9) already exist on the card.

• When using UDF, you cannot copy a file 1000 times or more if clips with the same clip name followed by parenthetical numbers (1) to (999) already exist on the card.

• A warning message is displayed if there is not sufficient space on the destination SxS memory card. Replace the SxS memory card with one with sufficient space.

• When copying an SxS m emory card on which multiple clips have been recorded, copying all clips to the end may not be achieved, even if the destination card has the same capacity as the source card, depending on usage conditions, memory characteristics, etc.

Copying a specified clip

You can copy a clip selected on the thumbnail screen to another SxS memory card. Select “COPY CLIP” from the Clip Operation menu.

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Copying clips collectively

By using the Setup menu, you can copy clips on an SxS memory card collectively to another SxS memory card. If the memory card contains clips of both HD and SD Mode, only the clips of the currently selected mode are copied. This may be convenient when you wish to extract clips of the same mode only. Select “Clips” in “Copy All” (page 87) in the OTHERS menu.

Clip Operations

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Deleting Clips

You can delete clips from the SxS memory card. Select “DELETE CLIP” from the Clip Operation menu.

Note

Clips with an OK mark and flagged clips set to LOCK CLIP cannot be deleted. To delete them, release the OK mark or the LOCK CLIP setting before performing the delete operation.

EXPAND CLIP screen in UDF and FAT HD Mode

Current frame number

120min

01:10:20:00 01:10:30:00 01:10:40:00 01:10:50:00

S1 S2

01:11:00:00 01:11:10:00 01:11:20:00 01:11:30:00

EXPAND CLIP

0000123

Deleting clips collectively

By using the Setup menu, you can delete clips from an SxS memory card collectively. Select “All Clips DEL” in “Clip” (page 86) in the OTHERS menu.

Notes

Playback

• If the memory card contains clips of both HD and SD Mode, only the clips of the currently selected mode are deleted.

• Clips with an OK mark and flagged clips set to LOCK CLIP cannot be deleted.

Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen

In UDF and FAT HD Mode, the EXPAND CLIP screen permits you to divide a clip into 12 blocks of equal duration and show a thumbnail image of the first frame of each block on the screen. In FAT SD Mode, the EXPAND CLIP screen shows the thumbnail images of the first frames of the segment files only for a clip segmented because its file size exceeded 2 GB. This helps you to quickly cue up to a desired scene in a clip of long duration. You can display the EXPAND CLIP screen by selecting the clip on the thumbnail screen.

01:11:40:00 01:11:50:00 01:12:00:00 01:12:10:00

01 /JAN /2009 JPAN0011

10: 53 S&Q 29 /24

(1)

S2 S1

1920 /23 .9P

01: 10:20 : 00

TCR

DUR

00: 03: 19: 23

Detailed information for the clip is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The items other than the following are the same as those on the normal thumbnail screen (page 53):

1. Frame information

The following icons show the marking for the frame at the cursor.

Index frame

S1 S2

The same icons may also be displayed below the thumbnail image of each frame. If the frame has multiple markings, o ne of the icons is displayed, in the priority order of index frame, shot mark 1, and shot mark 2.

Frame with shot mark 1 added

Frame with shot mark 2 added

2. Timecode indication

The timecode of the frame at the cursor is displayed.

1 Select a clip on the thumbnail screen,

then press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial.

The corresponding Clip Operation menu pops up.

2 Select “EXPAND CLIP.”

The EXPAND CLIP screen appears for the clip that you selected on the thumbnail screen.

Clip Operations

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EXPAND CLIP screen in FAT SD Mode

Current frame number

120min

00:00:00:00 00:09:30:00 00:19:00:00

01 /JAN /2009 JPAN0011

EXPAND CLIP

10: 53

_01

DVCAM

29.9PsF SQ

00:00:00:00

TCR DUR

00:09:30:00

0000001

Detailed information for the clip is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The items other than the following are the same as those on the normal thumbnail screen (page 53):

1. Timecode indication

The timecode of the segmentation file at the cursor is displayed.

2. Duration

The duration of the segmentation file at the cursor is displayed.

Clip Operation menu on the EXPAND CLIP screen

UDF and FAT HD Mode

When you select a frame on the EXPAND CLIP screen and press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial, the Clip Operation menu pops up to enable operations such as displaying more detailed split displays and saving the frames after the selected frame as different clip.

Item Function

EXPAND (COARSE)

EXPAND (FINE)

PAUSE To set to Pause mode at the

SET INDEX PIC To specify the selected frame for

SHOT MARK1 ADD

SHOT MARK2 ADD

SHOT MARK1 DEL

SHOT MARK2 DEL

DIVIDE CLIP To divide the clip into two clips at

To decrease the number of partitions of the clip

To increase the number of partitions of the clip

selected frame

the index frame of the clip (page

62)

To add shot mark 1 to the selected frame (page 62)

To add shot mark 2 to the selected frame (page 62)

To delete shot mark 1 from the selected frame (page 62)

To delete shot mark 2 from the selected frame (page 62)

the selected frame (page 63)

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FAT SD Mode

You can select “PAUSE” only on the EXPAND CLIP screen in FAT SD Mode.

Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen (UDF and FAT HD Mode)

When one or more shot marks or recording start marks are recorded for a single clip, you can display only frames with those marks as thumbnail images on the screen.

1 Select a clip on the thumbnail screen,

then press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial.

2 Select ALL MARK, SHOT MARK1,

SHOT MARK2, or REC START MARK from the Clip Operation menu (page 57).

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SHOT MARK screen example (when ALL

SHO

MARKS is selected)

120min

S1 S2 S2 S1

01:10:20:00 01:10:30:00 01:10:40:00 01:10:50:00

S1 S

01:11:00:00 01:11:10:00

- - -

01 /JAN /2009

(1)

JPAN0011

The detailed information of the clip is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The items other than the following are the same as

Playback

those on the EXPAND CLIP screen (page 60) in UDF and FAT HD mode:

TSHOT MARK1

- - -

10: 53 S&Q 29 /24

1920 /23 .9P

- - -

DUR

1. Timecode indication

The timecode of the frame at the cursor on the SHOT MARK screen is displayed.

Move the cursor to the first/last frame

When the cursor is at a user-designated position, press the F REV and PREV buttons simultaneously to move the cursor the first frame. Press the F FWD and NEXT buttons simultaneously to move the cursor to the last frame.

Switch to the clip shot mark screen for a different clip

When the cursor is at the first frame for a clip, press the PREV or up button, or turn the jog dial up to switch to the previous displayable clip shot mark screen. When the cursor is at the last frame for a clip, press the NEXT or down button, or turn the jog dial down to switch to the next displayable clip shot mark screen.

Clip Operation menu on the SHOT MARK screen

When you select a frame on the SHOT MARK screen and press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial, the Clip Operation menu pops up to permit you further operations.

TCR

0031 / 0031

- - -

01: 12:00 : 00 00: 03: 19: 23

Item Function

PAUSE To set to Pause mode at the selected

SET INDEX PIC To specify the selected frame for the

SHOT MARK1 DEL

SHOT MARK2 DEL

DIVIDE CLIP To divide the clip into two clips at

frame

index frame of the clip (page 62)

To delete the shot mark 1 from the selected frame (page 62)

To delete the shot mark 2 from the selected frame (page 62)

the selected frame (page 63) (FAT HD mode Only)

Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (UDF and FAT HD Mode)

Adding a shot mark in Pause mode

Select “SHOT MARK1 ADD” or “SHOT MARK2 ADD” from the Clip Operation menu.

Adding a shot mark on the EXPAND CLIP screen

Select “SHOT MARK1 ADD” or “SHOT MARK2 ADD” from the Clip Operation menu.

Deleting a shot mark

You can delete shot marks on the EXPAND CLIP screen (page 60) or on the SHOT MARK screen (page 61). Select “SHOT MARK1 DEL” or “SHOT MARK2 DEL” from the Clip Operation menu.

Changing the Index Frame (UDF and FAT HD Mode)

You can change the index frame to another frame you selected on the EXPAND CLIP screen (page

60) or the SHOT MARK screen (page 61). Select “SET INDEX PIC” from the Clip Operation menu.

Note

Even if you specify a frame other than the top frame for the index frame, playback always begins from the top frame when you start it from the thumbnail screen.

Clip Operations

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Dividing a Clip (FAT HD Mode Only)

In FAT HD Mode, you can divide a clip into two different clips at the frame you select on the EXPAND CLIP screen (page 60) or the SHOT MARK screen (page 61). Select “DIVIDE CLIP” from the Clip Operation menu. The first 4 characters of the original clip name are carried on, continuing to the last number on the memory card by the second 4 numerics. Example: If you divide a clip named ABCD0002

into two clips under the condition where a new clip will be named EFGH0100, clip ABCD0100 and clip ABCD0101 are created.

Note

If the remaining space on the memory card is insufficient for divided clips, a message informing you of it appears.

Playback

Clip Operations

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Status Displays

Showing the Status Screens

Press the STATUS button (page 13) to display status screens on the LCD monitor/EVF screen/ external video monitor. Use the up/down buttons (page 13) or the jog dial (page 14) to perform operations and switch the screens in sequence. When you press the STATUS button again, the status screen display is canceled.

For connections of an external monitor, see “Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices” on page 89.

Camera Status Screen

White Bal: White balance status

Display Contents

B The color temperature stored in white

Status Displays

A The color temperature stored in white

PRST The color temperature set as the preset

Gain: GAIN switch settings

The gain values of the positions L, M, and H of the GAIN switch assigned in the CAMERA SET menu are displayed.

Handle Zoom Speed: Handle zoom speed settings

The speed values assigned to each position of the Zoom Speed switch (page 13) in “Zoom Speed” (page 71) in the CAMERA SET menu are displayed.

Display Contents

H Speed obtained when the zoom speed

L Speed obtained when the zoom speed

memory B is indicated.

memory A is indicated.

white is indicated. The color temperature of preset white can be changed using the PICTURE PROFILE menu.

switch is set to the H position

switch is set to the L position

Zebra: Zebra status

Display Contents

1 “On” is displayed and the setting of

“Zebra1 Level” in “Zebra” in the LCD/VF SET menu is displayed to the right when “Zebra Select” in “Zebra” in the LCD/VF SET menu is set to “1” or “Both” and you set the Zebra function to “On.” If the Zebra function is set to “Off” or “Zebra Select” is set to “2,” “Off” appears.

2 “On” is displayed when “Zebra Select” in

“Zebra” in the LCD/VF SET menu is set to “2” or “Both” and you set the Zebra function to “On.” If the Zebra function is set to “Off” or “Zebra Select” is set to “1,” “Off” appears.

Skin Tone Detail: Skin-tone detail status

The current status (On or Off) of “Setting” of “Skin Tone Detail” of the PICTURE PROFILE menu is displayed.

Picture Profile: Picture Profile selection status

The selected Picture Profile number and name are displayed. (If Picture Profile is off, “Off” is displayed.)

Showing the Status Screens

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Audio Status Screen Video Status Screen

Output CH: External output/headphone output

Depending on the setting of “Output CH” in “Audio Output” in the AUDIO SET menu and the setting of “Monitor CH,” the audio channel(s) external output and headphones output is displayed as follows.

• CH-1: When left/right are CH-1

• CH-2: When left/right are CH-2

• CH-3: When left/right are CH-3

• CH-4: When left/right are CH-4

• CH-1/CH-2: When left is CH-1 and right is CH2 (stereo)

• CH-3/CH-4: When left is CH-3 and right is CH4 (stereo)

• CH-1+CH-2: When both left and right are CH1 and CH-2 (monaural)

• CH-3+CH-4: When both left and right are CH3 and CH-4 (monaural)

Speaker: Speaker output

The audio channel(s) output to the internal speaker is displayed. As the speaker is monaural, CH-1+CH2 or CH3+CH-4 is displayed when “Monitor CH” is set to stereo. With non-stereo settings, the setting of “Monitor CH” in “Audio Output” in the AUDIO SET menu is displayed as it is.

CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4: Audio level meters

The 4-channel audio level meters (2 meters when using 2-channel settings) are displayed. While recording (or standing by to record), the level of the audio inputs (the EE audio levels) are displayed. During playback, the audio playback level is displayed according to the setting of “Output CH” in “Audio Output” in the AUDIO SET menu. If audio is input from the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector while displaying thumbnails, while playback is stopped, or while recording an external signal, the audio input level is displayed. In this case, the leftmost channels that are displayed are CH-1 and CH-2, regardless of the setting of “Output CH” in “Audio Output” in the AUDIO SET menu.

Wind Filter

The “On”/“Off” setting of Wind Filter is displayed to the right of each input source. Wind Filter settings can be made from “Wind Filter CH1” to “Wind Filter CH4” in “Audio Input” in the AUDIO SET menu.

Video Format

Video Format: Video format setting The number of vertical lines, frame rate, scan format (i/P), and file system (UDF/FAT) of the video format set in “Format” in “System” in the OTHERS menu are displayed.

Rec Mode: Recording bit rate (HD Mode only)

The recording bit rate of the video format set in “Format” in “System” in the OTHERS menu is displayed.

SDI Output: Output for SDI

The “SDI” setting in “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the VIDEO SET menu is displayed.

HDMI Output: Output for HDMI

The “HDMI” setting in “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the VIDEO SET menu is displayed.

i.LINK I/O: Input and output for i.LINK

The “i.LINK” setting in “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the VIDEO SET menu is displayed.

Down Converter: SD output down-converter setting

In HD mode, the “Down Converter” setting (Squeeze, Letterbox, Edge Crop) in the VIDEO SET menu is displayed. In SD mode, “Edge Crop” is displayed when EC (Edge Crop) in “Format” in “System” in the OTHERS menu is selected, and “Squeeze” is displayed when SQ (Squeeze) in “Format” in “System” in the OTHERS menu is selected.

23.98P Output: 23.98P output mode

The “23.98P Output” setting (23.98PsF, 59.94i (2-3 Pull Down)) in the VIDEO SET menu is displayed.

Button/Remote Status Screen

Assign Button: Assignable button statuses

The functions assigned with the “Assign Button” in the OTHE RS menu to the respec tive assignable buttons are displayed.

IR Remote: IR Remote Commander status

The “IR Remote” setting in the OTHERS menu is displayed.

Status Displays

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Battery/Media Status Screen

Battery: Battery charge remaining

The remaining charge level of the mounted battery pack is displayed.

Charge Count: Repeated charge times

The number of times that the mounted battery pack has been charged is displayed.

HDD A/HDD B: Battery remaining of PHU-220R units

When professional hard disk units are connected, the remaining power levels of the batteries of the professional hard disk units connected via the respective card slots are displayed.

Media A/Media B: Remaining space, available recording time, and estimated service life (rewriting limit)

The remaining space of the SxS memory cards in the respective card slots is indicated on the meters. At the right, the available time for recording if done at the current bit rate is displayed, in

Status Displays

minutes. The time indication will be “- - min” if no SxS memory card or an invalid card is in the slot. If the card is write-protected, a icon is shown to the right of the time indication. The Life value is displayed only for an SxS memory card which supports the life value indication. It indicates the estimated remaining usable period of the card (virgin status as 100%). If an alarm is generated, make a backup of the card as soon as possible and replace it with a new card.

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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Overview of the Setup Menus

Press the MENU button to display setup menus on the LCD monitor/EVF screen with settings necessary for recording and playback. (You can also display setup menus on an external monitor.) Set items by selecting them from the following menus. CAMERA SET menu: For setting items related to recording other than those for picture quality. (For picture quality-related items, use the PICTURE PROFILE menu (page 44).) AUDIO SET menu: For setting audio-related items. VIDEO SET menu: For setting video outputrelated items. LCD/VF SET menu: For setting items related to the LCD monitor/EVF display. TC/UB SET menu: For setting items related to timecodes and user bits. OTHERS menu: For setting other items.

Setup Menu Layers

CAMERA SET Gain Setup

Shutter SLS/EX SLS MF Assist Color Bars Flicker Reduce Zoom Speed Zoom Transition Interval Rec Frame Rec Clip Cont.Rec P.Cache Rec S&Q Motion Rec Review TLCS Shockless White White Switch<B> ATW Speed Wide Conversion Steady Shot NightShot Exposure

AUDIO SET Audio Input

Audio Output

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

VIDEO SET Input Source Select

SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select

SDI/HDMI/Video Out Super

Down Converter

23.98P Output SDI Rec Control

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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

LCD/VF SET LCD

EVF Peaking Marker Zebra Display On/Off

TC/UB SET Timecode

Users Bit TC Format

OTHERS All Reset

Camera Data Time Zone Clock Set Language Assign Button Tally Hours Meter IR Remote Battery Alarm Battery INFO Genlock Direct Menu Trigger Mode System Clip Copy All Format Media Plan.Metadata Menu Scroll Version Version Up

Basic Menu Operations

Menu controls

MENU button (page 13)

To turn Menu mode to use Setup menus on/off.

Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, SEL/SET button

(page 13)

When you press the up/down/left/right buttons, the cursor moves in the corresponding direction, permitting you to select menu items or setting values. Press the SEL/SET button to enter the highlighted item.

Jog dial (SEL/SET dial) (page 14)

When you turn the dial, the cursor moves up or down, permitting you to select menu items or setting values. Press the jog dial to select the highlighted item.

CANCEL button (page 13)

To return to the previous layer of the menu. An uncompleted change is canceled.

Note

In Expanded Focus mode (page 33), the setup menu cannot be used. Press the EXPANDED FOCUS button to exit this mode.

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Setting the Setup menus

Rotate the jog dial or press the up/down/left/right buttons to set the cursor to the icon of the menu you wish to set, then push the jog dial or SEL/ SET button to select that menu.

• The menu item selection area can show 7 lines at maximum. When all the selectable items cannot be displayed at one time, you can scroll the display up or down by moving the cursor. A triangle appears at the upper or lower right corner of the menu item selection area to indicate that scrolling is enabled.

• For items having a wide range of available values (example: –99 to +99), the available value area is not displayed. The current setting is highlighted instead, indicating that the setting is ready for change.

• When you select “Execute” for an execution item, the corresponding function is executed.

• When you select an item that you must confirm before execution, the menu display temporarily disappears, and a confirmation message is displayed. Following the instructions of the message, and specify whether to execute or cancel.

Entering a character string

When you select an item for which a character string, such as a time value or filename, is to be specified, the input area for the character string is highlighted, and “SET” appears at the right end.

1 Select characters by pressing the up/

down/left/right buttons or turning the jog dial, then press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial to proceed.

The cursor moves to the next column. To return to the previous column, press the left button.

2 Perform setting in the same manner up

to the last column/digit.

The cursor moves to “SET.”

3 Press the jog dial or the SEL/SET

button.

The setting is completed.

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Setup Menu List

The functions and available settings of menus are listed below. The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold face (example:

in the Menu items column cannot be set while displaying the thumbnail screen or during playback

[M]

Speed). The items marked with

operations.

CAMERA SET Menu

CAMERA SET

Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

Gain Setup

Assigning gain levels to the three GAIN switch positions

Shutter

Specifying operating conditions of the electrical shutter (unselectable when “SLS/EX SLS” is set or NightShot is set to “On”)

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

SLS/EX SLS

Setting the Slow Shutter mode/ Supersensitized Slow Shutter mode

MF Assist

Turning the MF Assist Function on/off

Low

–3 / 0 / 3 / 6 / 9 /12 /18 dB

Mid

–3 / 0 / 3 / 6 / 9 /12 /18 dB

High

–3 / 0 / 3 / 6 / 9 /12 / 18 dB

Mode

Speed / Angle / ECS

Shutter Speed

1/32, 1/33, 1/40, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000

Shutter Angle

11.25º / 22.5º / 45º / 72º / 86.4º / 90º / 144º / 150º / 172.8º / 180º / 216º

ECS Frequency

60.00

Setting

OFF / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 16 / 32 / 64

On / Off Set to “On” to precisely adjust the focus automatically after

Set the gain level to be used when the switch is set to the L position.

Set the gain level to be used when the switch is set to the M position.

Set the gain level to be used when the switch is set to the H position.

Select modes of the Electronic Shutter. Speed mode/Angle mode (standard modes): These modes

may be especially effective when you wish to record a quick-moving subject with minimal blurring. You can select Speed mode to specify the shutter speed in seconds, or Angle mode to specify the shutter speed by the shutter angle.

ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode: This mode may be used to

shoot a monitor screen, eliminating horizontal bands.

Set the shutter speed when Speed mode is selected. The available setting values vary depending on the frame frequency of the video format selected.

Set the shutter angle when Angle mode is selected. The following frame rates are unavailable when “S&Q Motion” is set from “1” to “16”: 72°, 86.4°, 144°, 150°, 172.8°, 216°.

Set the ECS frequency when ECS mode is selected. The available setting values vary depending on the frame frequency of the video format selected.

Set the number of cached frames.

Notes

• This cannot be set while recording or while the thumbnail screen is displayed.

• This cannot be set while using Slow & Quick Motion or Cache Recording mode

• This cannot be set if the video format is set to “HD420 HQ/ 720/23.98P” (for UDF) or “SP 1440/23.98P” (for FAT).

you roughly adjust it manually.

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CAMERA SET

Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

Color Bars

Setting the Color Bars

Flicker Reduce

Setting Flicker Compensation

Camera/Bars

Camera / Bars

Bars Type

Multi / 75% / 100% / SMPTE

Mode

Auto / On / Off

Select “Bars” to output color bars.

Select the type of color bar to be output when "Bars" is selected. Multi: Multiformat color bars are output. 75%: To output 75% color bars 100%: To output 100% color bars SMPTE: To output SMPTE color bars.

Set the operation of the Flicker-Reduction function. On: To always activate it Auto: To automatically activate it when flicker is detected. Off: To not activate it

Notes

• It is recommended to set this to “Off” when shooting outdoors or under lighting that does not cause flicker. (It can be also “Auto,” but the compensation may not be done properly.)

• It is recommended to set this to “Auto” when shooting indoors or under various lighting that may cause flicker, such as fluorescent, sodium, or mercury-vapor lamps. (If continuously shooting under lighting that may cause flicker, “Mode” should be set to “On.”)

Zoom Speed

Setting the zoom speed

Frequency

50 Hz / 60 Hz

60 Hz: UC model 50 Hz: Other models

High

1 to 99 (70)

Low

1 to 99 (30)

Set to the power supply frequency of the light source causing flicker.

Set the speed of zooming to be executed when you press the handle ZOOM button with the zoom speed switch set to H.

Set the speed of zooming to be executed when you press the handle ZOOM button with the zoom speed switch set to L.

Note

Zooming may not operate smoothly if you select a low speed.

Remote

1 to 99 (50)

Set the speed of zooming to be executed when you press the ZOOM button of the IR Remote Commander.

Note

If the infrared line from the Remote Commander is not received properly, zooming may not operate smoothly.

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CAMERA SET

Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

Zoom

Linear / Soft Set the operation mode at the beginning and end of zooming

Transition

Setting the zoom operation mode

Interval Rec

Setting the Interval Recording function

Frame Rec

Setting the Frame Recording

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

function

Clip Cont. Rec

Setting the Clip Continuous Recording function

P.Cache Rec

Setting the Picture Cache Recording function

S&Q Motion

Setting the Slow & Quick Motion function

Rec Review

Setting the playback time for Rec-Review

Setting

On / Off

Interval Time

1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 sec 1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 min 1 to 4/6/12/24 hour

Number of Frames

1 / 3 / 6 / 9 or 2 / 6 / 12 (When using 720/

59.94P or 720/50P)

Setting

On / Off

Number of Frames

1 / 3 / 6 / 9 or 2 / 6 / 12 (When using 720/

59.94P or 720/50P)

Setting

On / Off

Setting

On / Off

Rec Time

0-2sec / 2-4sec / 4-6sec / 6-8sec / 8-10sec / 13-15sec

Setting

On / Off

Frame Rate

1 to 60 (NTSC: 30, PAL: 25)

3 sec / 10 sec / Clip Set the time to play the last recorded clip using the Rec-

with the on-handle ZOOM button. Set the operation mode at the beginning and end of zooming with the handle ZOOM button. Linear: Zooming immediately begins at the specified speed

when the ZOOM button is pressed and immediately ends when the button is released.

Soft: Zooming gradually increases the speed up to the

specified speed after the ZOOM button is pressed and gradually decreases the speed and ends after the button is released. (1 second at maximum from when the button is released till the operation ends.)

Note

If “Zoom Speed” is set to a value less than 20, the operation becomes the same as “Linear,” even when “Soft” is selected.

Turn the Interval Recording function on/off.

Set the interval of recording in Interval Recording.

Set the number of frames to be recorded at a time in Interval Recording.

Turn the Frame Recording function on/off.

Set the number of frames to be recorded at a time in Frame Recording.

Turn the Clip Continuous Recording function on/off.

Turn the Picture Cache Recording function on/off.

Set the time to cache video in the picture cache memory (the time to a point where recording is to start when you press the REC START/STOP button in Picture Cache Recording).

Turn the Slow and Quick Motion function on/off.

Set the recording frame rate for Slow & Quick Motion mode. The setting value range varies depending on the selection region and video format.

Review function. 3 sec: Last 3 seconds 10 sec: Last 10 seconds Clip: Entire duration of the clip

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CAMERA SET

Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

TLCS

Setting the Total Level Control System (auto adjustment system of gain, exposure and shutter)

Shockless White

Setting the shockless white balance

White Switch <B>

Setting for the WHITE BAL switch

ATW Speed

Setting for Auto Tracing White Balance

Wide

Level

+1.0 / +0.5 / ±0 / –0.5 / –1.0

Mode

Backlight / Standard / Spotlight

Speed

–99 to +99 (+50)

AGC

On / Off

AGC Limit

3 / 6 / 9 / 12 / 18 dB

AGC P oin t

E95 / E85 / E75

Auto Shutter

On / Off

A.SHT Limit

1/250 1/500 1/1000

1/2000

A.SHT Point

E50 / E40 / E30 / E20

Off / 1 / 2 / 3 Select the speed of change in white balance when the white

ATW / MEM Select the white balance adjustment mode selected at the B

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Set the tracing speed of ATW. The larger the number you set,

On / Off Set to “On” when a wide-conversion lens is attached.

Set the target level (to make brighter or darker) of auto exposure control in TLCS. (This setting also affects the gain control in AGC mode and shutter-speed control in Auto Shutter mode.) +1.0: Approx. one stop further open +0.5: Approx. half a stop further open ±0: Standard –0.5: Approx. half a stop further closed –1.0: Approx. one stop further closed

Set the auto exposure control mode in TLCS. Backlight: Backlight mode to reduce darkening of the center

subject against lights Standard: Standard mode Spotlight: Spotlight mode to reduce blown-out highlights on

the center subject in the spotlight

Set the tracing speed of TLCS control.

Turn the AGC (Auto Gain Control) function on/off.

Set the maximum gain in AGC.

Set the exposure position for switching to auto exposure and auto shutter control when AGC is on.

Turn the Auto Shutter control function on/off.

Set the maximum shutter speed in Auto Shutter control.

Set the exposure position for switching auto exposure and auto shutter control when Auto Shutter is on.

balance mode is switched. Set to “Off” to instantly change the white balance. Select a larger number to change the white balance more slowly through interpolation.

position of the WHITE BAL switch.

the speed becomes faster.

Conversion

Setting for use of a wide-conversion lens

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CAMERA SET

Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

Steady Shot

Setting the image stabilizer

NightShot

Setting the NightShot function

Exposure

Setting the Exposure function

On / Off Turn the Steady Shot (image stabilizer) function on/off.

Setting

On / Off

NS Light

Auto / Off

Auto / Manual Select whether to set Exposure automatically or manually.

AUDIO SET Menu

AUDIO SET

Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

Audio Input

Setting for audio inputs

[M]

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

CH3 Input Source

Internal / External

CH4 Input Source

Internal / External

EXT MIC CH1 Ref

–70 dB / –60 dB / –50 dB / –40 dB / –30 dB

EXT MIC CH2 Ref

–70 db / –60 db / –50 db / –40 db / –30 db

Turn the NightShot function on/off.

Set the NightShot infrared line to emit automatically when the “NightShot” function is set to “On.”

Note

This cannot be selected when the “NightShot” function is set to “On.”

Set the audio signal source to be recorded for CH3 for a 4channel recordable format. Internal: Record the L side of the internal microphone for CH3. External: Record the AUDIO IN CH1 signal for CH3.

Set the audio signal source to be recorded for CH4 for a 4channel recordable format. Internal: Record the R side of the internal microphone for CH4. External: Record the AUDIO IN CH2 signal for CH4.

Select the reference input level for when an external microphone is connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 connector and that signal is being used for the audio signal source for CH1 or CH3. This can be selected regardless of the setting of the AUDIO SELECT switch.

Note

This is unavailable when the AUDIO IN CH-1 switch is set to INT and “CH3 Input Source” is set to “Internal.” This is also unavailable when the CH-1 input (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch is set to LINE.

Select the reference input level for when an external microphone is connected to the AUDIO IN CH2 connector and that signal is being used for the audio signal source for CH2 or CH4. This can be selected regardless of the setting of the AUDIO SELECT switch.

Note

This is unavailable when the AUDIO IN CH-2 switch is set to INT and “CH4 Input Source” is set to “Internal.” This is also unavailable when the CH-2 input (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch is set to LINE.

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AUDIO SET

Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

Audio Output

Setting for audio outputs

INT MIC Level

–12 db / –6 db / 0 db / +6 db / +12 db

Limiter Mode

Off / –6 db / –9 db / –12 db / –15 db / –17 db

AGC S pec

–6 db / –9 db / –12 db / –15 db / –17 db

CH1&2 AGC Mode

Mono / Stereo

CH3&4 AGC Mode

Mono / Stereo / Off

1KHz Tone

On / Off

Wind Filter CH-1

On / Off

Wind Filter CH-2

On / Off

Wind Filter CH-3

On / Off

Wind Filter CH-4

On / Off

EXT CH Select

CH-1

CH-1/CH-2

Monitor CH

CH-1/CH-2 (CH-3/CH-4) CH-1+CH-2 (CH-3+CH-4) CH-1 (CH-3) CH-2 (CH-4)

Output CH

CH-1/CH-2

CH-3/CH-4

Alarm Level

0 to 7 (4)

Beep

On / Off

Select the internal microphone level. This can be selected regardless of the AUDIO SELECT switch setting.

Select whether to activate the limiter when a loud signal is input while the AUDIO SELECT switch is set to MANU (manual).

Select the audio input level AGC.

Select auto tuning for the input level of an analog audio signal recorded to CH-1/CH-2. Mono: Perform for each channel. Stereo: Perform in stereo mode.

Select auto tuning for the input level of an analog audio signal recorded to CH-3 or CH-4. Mono: Perform for each channel. Stereo: Perform in stereo mode. Off: Do not perform auto tuning. The Limiter Mode setting is

applied.

Turn the 1-kHz reference tone signal on/off.

Turn the wind filter for CH1 on/off.

Turn the wind filter for CH2 on/off.

Turn the wind filter for CH3 on/off.

Turn the wind filter for CH4 on/off.

CH-1: To record the CH1 external input signal to both CH1

and CH2 (when the CH-2 AUDIO IN switch is set to EXT). If “CH4 Input Source” is set to “External,” you can also record to CH4.

CH-1/CH-2: To record each external input signal to its

respective channel.

Select the audio channel(s) to be fed to the headphones and the built-in speaker. CH-1/CH-2 (CH-3/CH-4): Stereo CH-1+CH-2 (CH-3+CH-4): Mix CH-1 (CH-3): CH-1 (CH-3) only CH-2 (CH-4): CH-2 (CH-4) only ( ): with Output CH set to “CH-3/CH-4”

Select audio output channels from either channels 1 and 2 or channels 3 and 4.

Set the alarm sound volume.

Select whether or not to sound a beep upon each operation.

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VIDEO SET Menu

VIDEO SET

Menu items Setting values Contents

Input Source Select

Setting the input source

SDI/HDMI/ i.LINK I/O Select

Selecting input/ output signals for the connectors

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

SDI/HDMI/ Video Out Super

Setting the character information for each output

Camera / i.LINK Select video and audio signal for the input source.

When using UDF HD Mode

HD SDI & HD HDMI

SD SDI & SD HDMI i SD HDMI P Off

When using FAT HD Mode (HQ)

HD SDI & HD HDMI

SD SDI & SD HDMI i SD HDMI i & DVCAM SD HDMI P Off

When using FAT HD Mode (SP)

HD SDI & HD HDMI

SD SDI & SD HDMI i HD HDMI & HDV SD HDMI i & HDV SD HDMI P & HDV SD HDMI i & DVCAM Off

When using UDF SD Mode

SD SDI & SD HDMI i

Off

When using FAT SD Mode

SD SDI & SD HDMI i

SD HDMI i & DVCAM Off

On / Off Set whether to add the menus and status indications of the

Camera: Camera image i.LINK: HDV/DVCAM input via the i.LINK (HDV/DV)

connector

Notes

• i.LINK is unavailable when using UDF.

• DVCAM is for display only and cannot be recorded.

HD SDI & HD HDMI: To output HD SDI signals from the

SDI OUT connector, and HD HDMI signals from the HDMI OUT connector.

SD SDI & SD HDMI i: To output SD SDI signals from the

SDI OUT connector, and SD HDMI interlace signals from the HDMI OUT connector.

HD HDMI & HDV: To output HD HDMI signals from the

HDMI OUT connector, and input/output HDV streams from the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector.

SD HDMI i & HDV: To output SD HDMI interlace signals

from the HDMI OUT connector, and input/output HDV streams from the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector.

SD HDMI P & HDV: To output SD HDMI progressive

signals from the HDMI OUT connector, and input/output HDV streams from the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector.

SD HDMI i & DVCAM: To output SD HDMI interlace

signals from the HDMI OUT connector, and input/output DVCAM streams from the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector.

SD HDMI P: To output SD HDMI progressive signals from

the HDMI OUT connector.

Off: There is no output from the SDI/HDMI/i.LINK

connectors.

Notes

• Signals are not output from the SDI OUT connector when this is set to other than an HD SDI or SD SDI setting.

• Slow & Quick Motion mode cannot be used when this is set to input/output DVCAM streams.

LCD monitor/EVF screen to the output of the SDI OUT, HDMI OUT, VIDEO OUT, and A/V OUT connectors.

Note

On the thumbnail, EXPAND CLIP and SHOT MARK screens, the menus and status indications on the LCD monitor/EVF screen are displayed regardless of the setting of this item.

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VIDEO SET

Menu items Setting values Contents

Down Converter

Selecting the operation mode of the down converter

23.98P Output

Selecting Output

mode

SDI Rec Control

Setting the synchronized recording

Squeeze / Letterbox / Edge Crop

59.94i (2-3 Pull Down)/

23.98PsF

Off / HD SDI Remote I/F To turn the function to enabling recording synchronized with

Set the output mode (aspect) for SD signals Squeeze: To horizontally reduce a 16:9 picture to output a 4:3

picture

Letterbox: To mask the upper and lower areas of a 4:3 picture

to display a 16:9 picture in the center of the screen

Edge Crop: To cut the both sides of a 16:9 picture to output a

4:3 picture

Select the video output format when the video format for UDF HD Mode is HD422 50/1080/23.98P, HD420 HQ/1080/

23.98P, HD422 50/720/23.98P, HD420 HQ/720/23.98P, or the video format for FAT HD Mode is HQ 1920/23.98P or HQ 1440/23.98P.

this camcorder. HD SDI Remote I/F: To feed a REC trigger signal to a

recorder connected to the SDI OUT connector.

LCD/VF SET Menu

LCD/VF SET

Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

LCD

Adjusting the LCD monitor

EVF

Setting the viewfinder

Peaking

Setting the peaking function for the LCD monitor/EVF

[M]

Color

–99 to +99 (±0)

Contrast

–99 to +99 (±0)

Brightness

–99 to +99 (±0)

Backlight

High / Low

Mode

Color / B&W

Contrast

–99 to +99 (±0)

Brightness

–99 to +99 (±0)

Power

Auto / On

Setting

On / Off

Color

White / Red / Yellow / Blue

Level

High / Mid / Low

Adjust the color of pictures on the LCD monitor.

Adjust the contrast of pictures on the LCD monitor.

Adjust the brightness of pictures on the LCD monitor.

Select the brightness of the EVF backlight.

Select the display mode of the EVF while recording (or standing by to record). Color: Color mode B&W: Monochrome mode

Adjust the contrast of pictures on the EVF screen.

Adjust the brightness of pictures on the EVF screen.

Set the condition to turn the EVF on. Auto: To turn it on when the LCD monitor is closed or rotated

to the upside-down position.

On: To keep it on regardless of the status of the LCD monitor.

Turn the peaking function on/off.

Select the color of the peaking signal.

Set the level of the peaking signal.

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LCD/VF SET

Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

Marker

Setting the markers added to pictures on the LCD monitor/EVF screen

[M]

Zebra

Setting the zebra pattern

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

[M]

Display On/Off

Selecting the items to be displayed on the LCD monitor/ EVF screen

[M]

Setting

On / Off

Safety Zone

On / Off

Safety Area

80% / 90% / 92.5% / 95%

Center Marker

On / Off

Aspect Marker

Line / Mask / Off

Aspect Select

4:3 / 13:9 / 14:9 / 15:9 / 1.66:1 /

1.85:1 / 2.35:1 / 2.4:1

Aspect Mask

90% / 80% / 70% / 60% / 50% / 40% / 30% / 20% / 10% / 0%

Guide Frame

On / Off

Setting

On / Off

Zebra Select

1 / 2 / Both

Zebra1 Level

50 to 107 (70)

Video Level Warnings

On / Off

Brightness Display

On / Off

Histogram Display

On / Off

Lens Info

Meter / Feet / Off

Zoom Position

Number / Bar / Off

Audio Level Meter

On / Off

Turn all marker indications on/off in combination.

Turn the safety marker on/off.

Select the size (ratio to the entire screen) of the safety zone marker.

Turn the center marker on/off.

Select the aspect marker. Line: To show white lines Mask: To lower the video signal level of areas outside the

marker range.

Off: To not display

Note

No aspect marker is displayed when a video format of EC (Edge Crop) is selected in SD Mode.

Select the ratio of the aspect marker.

When “Aspect Marker” is “Mask,” select the brightness of images outside the aspect marker.

Turn the guide frame marker on/off.

Turn the zebra function on/off.

Select the zebra pattern(s) to be displayed. 1: To display only Zebra1 (the default is 70%) for an area

within ±10% of the “Zebra1 Level” video level.

2: To display only Zebra2 (the default is 100%) for a video

level over 10 0%.

Both: To display both zebra 1 and zebra 2

Set the display level of zebra 1.

Turn the warning indication to be displayed when the picture is too bright or too dark on/off.

Turn the numeric indication to show the picture brightness on/ off.

Turn the histogram indication to show the level distribution of the picture on/off.

Select the depth-of-field indication. Meter: To indicate in meters Feet: To indicate in feet Off: To not indicate

Select the type of zoom position indication. Number: Indication with a number Bar: Indication with a bar Off: To not display

Turn the audio level meter indication on/off.

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LCD/VF SET

Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

Timecode

On / Off

Battery Remain

On / Off

Media Remain

On / Off

TLCS Mode

On / Off

Steady Shot

On / Off

Focus Mode

On / Off

White Balance Mode

On / Off

Picture Profile

On / Off

Exposure Position

On / Off

Gain Setting

On / Off

Shutter Setting

On / Off

Rec Mode

On / Off

Video Format

On / Off

Clip Name

On / Off

ClipNumber (PB)

On / Off

NightShot

On / Off

SDI Rec Control

On / Off

Wide Conversion

On / Off

Turn the time data (timecode, user bits, duration) indication on/off.

Turn the battery remaining/DC input voltage indication on/ off.

Turn the media remaining indication on/off.

Turn the TLCS mode indication on/off.

Turn the Steady Shot indication on/off.

Turn the focus operation mode indication on/off.

Turn the white balance mode indication on/off.

Turn the Picture Profile indication on/off.

Turn the exposure indication on/off.

Turn the gain setting indication on/off.

Turn the shutter mode and speed indication on/off.

Turn the special recording mode (Frame Rec, Interval Rec, S&Q Motion) indication on/off.

Turn the video format indication on/off.

Turn the clip name display on/off.

Turn the clip number display on/off.

Turn the NightShot display on/off.

Turn the synchronous recording display (the Rec2 display) on/off.

Turn the wide Conversion setting indication on/off.

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

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TC/UB SET Menu

TC/UB SET

Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

Timecode

Setting the timecode

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Users Bit

Setting the user bits

Mode

Preset / Regen / Clock

Run

Rec Run / Free Run

Setting Set the timecode to a desired value.

Reset

Execute / Cancel

TC Out

Auto / Generator

Mode

Fix / Date

Setting Set the user bits to a desired value.

Set the timecode mode. Preset: To start the timecode from the specified value Regen (regeneration): To continue the timecode during

recording only. When you insert another SxS memory card, the camcorder starts next recording so that the timecode continues from the last recorded timecode on the card.

Clock: To use the current clock time as the timecode

Notes

• In Interval Recording, Frame Recording and Slow & Quick Motion Recording, if you set “Mode” to “Preset” the timecode advances in Rec Run mode regardless of the “Run” setting. If you set it to “Clock,” the timecode advances in Regen mode.

• When the Picture Cache function (page 40) is active (“Setting” of “P.Cache Rec” is set to “On”), the timecode always advances in Free Run mode. When the Picture Cache Recording function is deactivated, the running mode is restored to the selected mode.

Set the running mode when the timecode mode is set to “Preset.” Rec Run: To advance the timecode during recording only. The

continuity of the timecode is maintained between clips in the sequence of recording as long as the SxS memory card is not changed. If you remove the memory card and record on another card, the timecode will not continue when you return the first card to the slot again.

Free Run: The timecode keeps advancing regardless of the

state of recording to the SxS memory card.

Select “Execute” to reset the timecode to 00:00:00:00.

Select the timecode output. Auto: To output the timecode generator value during

recording, and the timecode reader value during playback.

Generator: To output the timecode generator value during

recording or playback.

Set the user bit mode. Fix: To use a desired fixed value as the user bits Date: To use the current date

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TC/UB SET

Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

TC Format

Setting the time code format

DF / NDF Set the timecode format.

DF: Drop frame NDF: Non drop frame

Note

The current video format/frame frequency determines whether the mode is fixed either to DF or NDF (see below), regardless of the TC Format setting.

Video formats Frame

setting

59.94i

59.94P

29.97P

23.98P SP 1440/23.98P HD420 HQ/720/

23.98P

23.98P HQ 1920/23.98P HQ1440/23.98P HQ 1280/23.98P HD422 50/1080/

23.98P HD420 HQ/1080/

23.98P HD422 50/720/

23.98P

50i 50P 25P

00 to 29 DF/NDF

00 to 23

00 to 24 Fixed to NDF

TC Format

switchable (Fixed to DF in Clock mode)

Fixed to NDF

1)With DF, the frame digits can be set as desired in the range

of 00 to 29. With NDF, the frame at the beginning of recording is limited to 00, 05, 10, 15, 20, or 25.

2)The fr ame digits in “Setting” is limited to 00, 04, 08, 12, 16,

and 20. The frame at the beginning of recording is limited to 00, 04, 08, 12, 16, or 20. As “23.98P Output” (page 77) in the VIDEO SET menu becomes 2-3 pull-down 59.94i when recording (or standing by to record) HQ 1920/23.98P other than when “23.98PsF”

is selected, the overlapping timecodes of frames output from the SDI OUT connector are renumbered from 00 to 29.

3)Even in Clock mode, the timecode is gradually shifted,

because it is counted by NDF. As output from the SDI OUT connector becomes 2-3 pulled-down video when recording (or standing by to record) HQ 1920/23.98P and other than “23.98PsF” is selected for “23.98P Output” (page 77) in the VIDEO SET menu, fields are created in which overlapping timecod es are displayed on the screen.

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OTHERS Menu

OTHE RS

Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

All Reset

Resetting to the factory status

Camera Data

Storing/recalling the menu settings

Time Zone

Setting the time difference

Clock Set

Setting the built-in clock

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Language

Selecting the language for menus and messages

Execute/Cancel Select “Execute” to reset the camcorder to the factory status.

Store

Execute/Cancel

Recall

Execute/Cancel

UTC –12:00 to +13:30 Set the time-zone difference from UTC in steps of 30

Date/Time Set the current time and date.

12H/24H

12H / 24H

Date Mode

YYMMDD / MMDDYY / DDMMYY

English / Japanese/Chinese English: To display in English

When you select “Execute” to store the setting values, the setup file is stored to one of the following directories. For UDF: /General/Sony/PRO/CAMERA/XDCAM/

PMW_100/

For FAT: /SONY/PRO/CAMERA/XDCAM_EX/PMW_100/

Select “Execute” to retrieve the setting values from an SxS memory card.

minutes.

Note

The default setting is different among the sales areas.

United States and Canada: –5:00 Europe area: 0:00 Oceania: +10:00

Select the display mode of time. 12H: 12-hour mode 24H: 24-hour mode

Select the display mode of the date. YYMMDD: In sequence of year, month, day MMDDYY: In sequence of month, day, year DDMMYY: In sequence of day, month, year

Japanese: To display in Japanese Chinese: To display in Chinese

Note

“Japanese” is effective only on messages for warning and caution. The menus and status indications do not change.

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Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

Assign Button

Assigning functions to the assignable buttons

Tally

Setting the tally lamps

<1> to <4>

Off / Zebra / Peaking / Marker / Last Clip DEL / ATW / ATW Hold / Rec Review / Rec / Picture Cache / Freeze Mix / Expanded Focus / Spotlight / Backlight / IR Remote / Shot Mark1 / Shot Mark2 / VF Mode / BRT Disp / Histogram / Lens Info / OK Mark / NightShot / Clip Flag OK / Clip Flag NG / Clip Flag Keep / Clip Continuous Rec / LCD/VF Adjust / Exposure <1> Zebra <2> Peaking <3> Off <4> Off

Front

High / Low / Off

Assign a function to the ASSIGN buttons 1/2/3/4. (The selectable functions are shared.) Off: No function Zebra: For turning the zebra function on/off Peaking: For turning the peaking function on/off Marker: For turning the safety zone, center marker, aspect

marker and guide frame functions on/off as a group

Last Clip DEL: For executing the last clip delete (retake)

function ATW: For turning the ATW function on/off ATW Hold: For turning the ATW hold function on/off Rec Review: For executing the recording review function Rec: For starting/stopping recording Picture Cache: For turning the Picture Cache Recording

function on/off Freeze Mix: For executing the freeze mix function Expanded Focus: For turning the expanded focus function on/

off Spotlight: For enabling and disabling TLCS Spotlight mode Backlight: For enabling and disabling TLCS Backlight mode IR Remote: For activating/deactivating the IR Remote

Commander Shot Mark1: For adding shot mark 1 (HD Mode only) Shot Mark2: For adding shot mark 2 (HD Mode only) VF Mode: For switching between color and monochrome for

the EVF screen BRT Disp: For turning the brightness level indication function

on/off Histogram: For turning the histogram indication function on/

off Lens Info: For switching the depth-of-field indication to

“Off”/“Meter”/“Feet” OK Mark: For adding or removing an OK mark (HD Mode

only, not valid via the thumbnail screen) NightShot: For turning the “NightShot” function on/off Clip Flag OK: For enabling and disabling OK flags for clips

during recording and playback (UDF only) Clip Flag NG: For enabling and disabling NG flags for clips

during recording and playback (UDF only) Clip Flag Keep: For enabling and disabling Keep flags for

clips during recording and playback (UDF only) Clip Continuous Rec: For turning the Clip Continuous

Recording function on/off LCD/VF Adjust: For switching the LCD/VF Adjust function

level bar indication (LCD brightness adjustment t LCD

contrast adjustment t VF brightness adjustment t VF

contrast adjustment t off ) Exposure: For switching the exposure function between

“Auto”/“Manual”

Set the brightness of the tally lamp. High: To brighten the lamp Low: To dim the lamp Off: To not light the lamp

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Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

Hours Meter

Displaying the hours meter

IR Remote

Activating/ deactivating the Remote Commander

Battery Alarm

Setting the low power alarm

Battery INFO

Showing information regarding the battery pack (display only)

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Genlock

Setting Genlock operation

Direct Menu

Setting the Direct menu function

Trigger Mode

Setting for operating an external recording device connected via the i.LINK connector (FAT only)

Hours (Sys) The non-resettable accumulated time of use is displayed.

Hours (Reset) The resettable accumulated time of use is displayed.

Reset

Execute/Cancel

On / Off Set to “On” to activate remote control operations from the

Low BATT

5% / 10% / 15% / ... / 45% / 50%

BATT Empty

3% to 7% (3%)

DC Low Volt1

11.5 V to 17.0 V (11.5 V)

DC Low Volt2

11.0 V to 14.0 V (11.0 V)

Type The type (product name) is displayed.

MFG Date The date of manufacture is displayed.

Charge Count The accumulated number of times of charge/discharge is

Capacity The estimated total capacity of full charge is displayed.

Voltage The current output voltage is displayed.

Remaining The current remaining level is displayed.

H Phase (HD)

–999 to +999 (±0)

H Phase (SD)

–99 to +99 (±0)

All / Part / Off All: All Direct menu operations are permitted.

Internal / Both / External Internal: To activate recording start/stop operations only for

[M]

Select “Execute” to reset the Hours (Reset) value to 0.

supplied IR Remote Commander.

Note

The setting automatically returns to “Off” when the camcorder is turned off.

Set the battery level at which the Low BATT warning is generated (in steps of 5%).

Set the battery level at which the BATT Empty warning is generated.

Set the DC IN voltage at which the DC Low Volt1 warning is generated.

Set the DC IN voltage at which the DC Low Volt2 warning is generated.

displayed.

Set the H phase (phase of the horizontal sync signal) of HD signal for Genlock operation.

Set the H phase (phase of the horizontal sync signal) of SD signal for Genlock operation.

Part: A part of Direct menu operations is permitted.

operation is limited depending on the GAIN, SHUTTER, or WHITE BAL switch setting.

Off: No Direct menu operation is permitted.

an SxS memory card in a built-in slot.

Both: To activate recording start/stop operations both for an

SxS memory card in a built-in slot and the external recording device connected via the i.LINK connector.

External: To activate recording start/stop operations only for

the external recording device connected via the i.LINK connector.

The

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Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

System

Country

NTSC Area / NTSC(J) Area / PAL Ar ea

Select the area of use and setup ON/OFF setting. NTSC Area: Setup ON NTSC(J) Area: Setup OFF PAL Area: Setup OFF

Note

The default setting is different among the sales areas.

United States and Canada: NTSC Area

Other areas: PAL Area

UDF/FAT

UDF / FAT

HD/SD

HD / SD

Format Select the video format for recording.

Switch the file system between UDF/FAT.

Switch between HD Mode and SD Mode for recording/ playback.

• UDF HD Mode Country: NTSC Area/NTSC(J)

Area

HD422 50/1080/59.94i

HD420 HQ/1080/59.94i HD422 50/1080/29.97P HD420 HQ/1080/29.97P HD422 50/1080/23.98P HD420 HQ/1080/23.98P HD422 50/720/59.94P HD420 HQ/720/59.94P HD422 50/720/29.97P HD422 50/720/23.98P HD420 HQ/720/23.98P

Country: PAL Area

HD422 50/1080/50i

HD420 HQ/1080/50i HD422 50/1080/25P HD420 HQ/1080/25P HD422 50/720/50P HD420 HQ/720/50P HD422 50/720/25P

• UDF SD Mode Country: NTSC Area/NTSC(J)

Area

DVCAM59.94i SQ

DVCAM59.94i EC DVCAM29.97P SQ DVCAM29.97P EC

Country: PAL Area

DVCAM50i SQ

DVCAM50i EC DVCAM25P SQ DVCAM25P EC

• FAT HD Mode Country: NTSC Area/NTSC(J)

Area

HQ 1920/59.94i

HQ 1440/59.94i SP 1440/59.94i HQ 1920/29.97P HQ 1440/29.97P HQ 1920/23.98P HQ 1440/23.98P SP 1440/23.98P HQ 1280/59.94P HQ 1280/29.97P HQ 1280/23.98P

Country: PAL Area

HQ 1920/50i

HQ 1440/50i SP 1440/50i HQ 1920/25P HQ 1440/25P HQ 1280/50P HQ 1280/25P

• FAT SD Mode Country: NTSC Area/NTSC(J)

Area

DVCAM59.94i SQ

DVCAM59.94i EC DVCAM29.97P SQ DVCAM29.97P EC

Country: PAL Area

DVCAM50i SQ

DVCAM50 i EC DVCAM25 P SQ DVCAM25 P EC

HD Mode

• Bit rate UDF: HD422 50 or HD420 HQ FAT: HQ or SP

• Horizontal resolution 1920, 1440, or 1280

• Frame rate

23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, or

59.94

• Scan system i (interlace) or P (progressive)

SD Mode

• Frame rate 25, 29.97, 50, or 59.94

• Scan system i (interlace) or P (progressive)

• Aspect SQ (Squeeze) or EC (Edge Crop)

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Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

Clip

Setting for clip name or deletion

Auto Naming

C**** / Title / Plan

Title Prefix

nnn_ (nnn=least three digits of the serial number) (Max. 7 characters displayed)

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Number Set

000l to 9999

Update

Media(A) / Media(B)

Last Clip DEL

Execute / Cancel

All Clips DEL

Execute / Cancel

Filter Clips

OK / NG / KP / None

Lock All Clips

Execute/Cancel

Select the method to specify clip names.

C****: UDF only Title: To specify as desired by “Title Prefix” Plan: To use a name specified in planning metadata (if no

name is specified in planning metadata, the name specified by “Title Prefix” is used.)

Call the Character Set screen to set the title part (4 to 46 characters) of the clip names.

Configuration of the Character Set screen

Character selection area (3 lines):

To select a character to insert in the cursor position of the Title Prefix area.

!#$%()+,-.=@[]^_~0123456789 abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Cursor operation area (1 line):

Space: To change the character in the cursor position to a

space INS: To insert a space in the cursor position DEL: To delete a character in the cursor position

T: To move the cursor to the left t: To move the cursor to the right

ESC: To cancel the change and exit the Character Set

screen END: To validate the change and exit the Character Set

screen

Title Prefix area (1 line):

For entering the title

To set the title

1 Using the up/down/left/right buttons, select (highlight) a

character in the character selection area to be entered in the cursor position of the Title Prefix area. Then press the SEL/ SET button or the jog dial.

2 Repeat Step 1 for setting the title. (Use Space, INS, and

DEL as required.)

3 When the title setting is completed, select END to exit the

Character Set screen.

Set the second 4-numeric part of the clip name.

To update the managerial file on the SxS memory card in the selected slot.

Select “Execute” to delete the last recorded clip.

Select “Execute” to delete all clips on the active SxS memory card.

Note

Clips to which you applied OK mark and clips that are locked cannot be deleted.

Select from among OK (the OK flag), NG (the not good flag), KP (the keep flag), or None (for no flag) to filter displayed clips. (UDF only)

Select “Execute” to protect all clips. (UDF only)

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Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

Copy All

Setting for collective copy of clips and/or General files

Format Media

Formatting SxS memory cards

Plan.Metadata

Setting planning metadata

Unlock All Clips

Execute/Cancel

Index Picture Pos

0sec to 10sec (0sec)

Find Mode

Clip / Rec Start

Clips To copy all clips on an SxS memory card to the other.

General Files To copy all files in the General folder on an SxS memory card

Clips&General To copy all clips and files in the General folder on an SxS

Media(A)

Execute / Cancel

Media(B)

Execute / Cancel

Load/Slot(A) or Load/Slot(B)

Execute / Cancel

Select “Execute” to remove protection from all clips. (UDF only)

Set the image for viewing thumbnails. This selects the time difference from the start of the clip.

Set the action for when you press the PREV button/NEXT button. (UDF only) Clip: Move to the start of the current clip/next clip. (Pressing

the PREV button from the start of a clip will move to the start of the previous clip.)

Rec Start: Move to the previous Rec Start Essence Mark/the

next Rec Start Essence Mark.

to the other.

memory card to the other.

Select “Execute” to format the SxS memory card in slot A with the selected file system (UDF/FAT).

Select “Execute” to format the SxS memory card in slot B with the selected file system (UDF/FAT).

To load planning metadata from the SxS memory card in slot A or B. Selecting “Execute” displays the list of the planning metadata files stored on the SxS memory card in slot A or B. Specify a file, select “Load” then “Execute” for loading.

Notes

• The file list displays up to 64 files. Even if the total number of planning metadata files is 64 or less, all of the planning metadata files may not appear if the directory where they are located in the SxS memory card (General/Sony/ Planning) contains 512 or more files.

• After you start loading, do not remove the SxS memory card until the completion message is displayed.

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

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Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

Properties

Execute / Cancel

Clear

Execute / Cancel

Clip Name Disp

Title1 (ASCII) / Title2 (UTF-8)

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Menu Scroll

Setting the menu scroll operation

Version

Showing the version of this unit

Version Up

Updating this unit

Normal / Loop Select the method for menu scrolling.

Vx.xx The current software version of the camcorder is displayed.

Execute / Cancel Select “Execute” to update the camcorder.

Select “Execute” to display the detailed information of the planning metadata loaded in the camcorder. File Name: Filename Assign ID: Assignment ID Created: Time and date of creation Modified: Time and date of most recent modification Modified by: Name of person who modified the file Title1: Title1 specified in file (clip name in ASCII format) Title2: Title2 specified in file (clip name in UTF-8 format) Material Gp: Number of material groups (groups of clips

recorded using the same planning metadata) Shot Mark1: Name defined for Shot Mark 1 Shot Mark2: Name defined for Shot Mark 2 When you select “File Name,” “Assign ID,” “Title1,” or “Title2” on the Planning Metadata Properties screen and then press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial, the selected item is displayed on the full screen, permitting you to check a long file or clip name at a glance.

Note

Names of shot marks cannot be displayed on the full screen even if you select Shot Mark1 or Shot Mark2.

Select “Execute” to clear the planning metadata loaded in the camcorder.

Select the display mode of the clip name specified in planning metadata.

Note

When both an ASCII format name and a UTF-8 format name are specified in planning metadata, the UTF-8 format string is used as the clip name. If only either ASCII-format name or UTF-8 format name is specified in planning metadata, the specified name is displayed regardless of the menu setting.

Normal: The cursor moves and stops at the top or the bottom. Loop: The cursor continues moving up (jumping from the top

to the bottom) or down (jumping from the bottom to the

top).

Use when updating is required.

Note

This item cannot be selected when no SxS memory card has been loaded.

1)If recording/playback cannot be made with an SxS

memory card because it has been operated with a device other than this camcorder, or for some other reason, updating the managerial file on the card may improve the situation.

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2)When you copy an SxS memory card including

multiple clips and files to another card with the same capacity, all the clips and files may not be copied completely to the end, depending on the usage conditions or memory properties.

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Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices

To display recording/playback pictures on an external monitor, select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected. Output signal from the camcorder can be recorded when a recording device is connected. Regardless of whether the signal is HD or SD, the same status information and menus can be displayed on the external monitor as those on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. According to the signal fed to the monitor, set “SDI/HDMI/Video Out Super” (page 76) in the VIDEO SET menu to “On.” When outputting SD signals in HD Mode, select in advance the output mode (Squeeze, Letterbox, or Edge Crop) with “Down Converter” (page 77) in the VIDEO SET menu.

Note

SD signals down-converted for output have the following restrictions: Images of 50P/50i/25P are output as PAL signals, those of 59.94P/59.94i/29.97P are output as NTSC signals, and those of 23.98P are output as 2-3 pulled-down NTSC signals.

SDI OUT connector (BNC type)

The connector is set at the factory to output an HD SDI signal. When you set the camcorder to SD Mode, the connector outputs an SD SDI signal. Set “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” (page 76) in the VIDEO SET menu to “SD SDI & SD HDMI i” to output down-converted SD SDI signals for monitoring, even in HD Mode. Use a commercially available 75-ohm coaxial cable for connection.

To start recording on an external device in synchronization

With HD SDI signal output selected, synchronized recording is possible by feeding a REC trigger signal to an external recording device connected via the SDI OUT connector. To enable synchronized recording, set “SDI Rec Control” (page 77) in the VIDEO SET menu to “HD SDI Remote I/F.”

Notes

• If you set “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the VIDEO SET menu to other than “HD SDI & HD HDMI” or “SD SDI & SD HDMI i” and use the HDMI OUT connector and i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector, no signal will be output from the SDI OUT connector.

• When a connected external device does not correspond to a REC trigger signal, the device cannot be operated.

HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector)

Signal output from this connector is enabled by setting “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” (page 76) in the VIDEO SET menu. In HD Mode, you can select HD HDMI, SD HDMI interlace, or SD HDMI Progressive output. In SD Mode, only an SD HDMI interlace signal can be output. Use a commercially available HDMI cable for connection.

VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type)

By changing the setting of “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/ O Select” (page 76) in the VIDEO SET menu, you can output HD-Y signals in HD Mode or down-converted SD analog composite signals for monitoring in SD Mode. Use a commercially available BNC cable for connection.

i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (IEEE1394, 4pin)

Input/output of an HDV or DVCAM stream can be enabled by changing “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” (page 76) in the VIDEO SET menu. To set the input, select “i.LINK” in “Input Source Select” (page 76) in the VIDEO SET menu. A monitor or VTR that supports i.LINK can be connected.

For details on i.LINK connection, see “Connecting via i.LINK (FAT only)” (page 92).

Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices

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A/V OUT connector (audio/video composite multiconnector)

By changing the setting of “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/ O Select” (page 76) in the VIDEO SET menu, you can output 2-channel audio and downconverted SD analog composite signals for monitoring. Use the supplied AV connection cable for connection.

Connecting External Devices

Operating Clips With a Computer

To use the ExpressCard slot of a computer

If the computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/ 34 or ExpressCard/54 slot, you can directly insert the SxS memory card containing clips recorded with this camcorder and access to the files.

Note

• The SxS Device Driver Software and the UDF Driver Software on the CD-ROM supplied with the camcorder must be installed on your computer.

• Operation is not guaranteed with all computers.

For support information for the driver, visit the following URL:

http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/

With a Windows computer, check that a Removable Disk appears in My Computer. This indicates normal status. With a Macintosh computer, an icon is displayed on the menu bar.

To connect with a USB cable

When you connect the camcorder or the SBACUS10 SxS Memory Card USB Reader/Writer (optional) using the supplied USB cable, the memory card in the slot is acknowledged as an extended drive by the computer. When two memory cards are mounted in this camcorder, they are acknowledged as two independent extended drives by the computer.

Note

The camcorder and the SBAC-US10 do not work on the bus power from the computer. Supply the operating power independently.

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To check the connection to the camcorder

1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on

the camcorder.

A message prompting you to confirm that you wish to enable the USB connection is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

Note

This message will not be displayed while another confirmation message or in-progress message (e.g., for formatting or restoration of an SxS memory card) is shown on the screen. It appears when formatting or restoration is completed. The message is also not displayed while the CLIP INFO screen is shown on the screen. It appears when an operation on the CLIP INFO screen is completed or you return to the thumbnail screen.

2 Select “Execute” by using the jog dial or

the up/down/left/right buttons.

3 With Windows, check that the memory

card is displayed as a removable disk in My Computer. With Macintosh, check that a “NO NAME” or “Untitled” folder was created on the desktop. (The Macintosh folder name can be changed.)

Notes

• The following operation s must be eliminated when the access lamp is lit in red.

—Turning the power off or disconnecting the power

cord —Removing the SxS memory card —Disconnecting the USB cable

• When removing an SxS memory card from a Macintosh, do not select “Card Power Off” from the SxS memory card icon displayed on the menu bar.

• Operation is not guaranteed with all computers.

• Use the supplied USB cable for connection.

Using the supplied application software

To copy clips to the local disk of a computer, the dedicated application software in the supplied CD-ROM must be used. Although the data regarding recorded materials are stored over multiple files and folders, you can easily handle the clips without considering such data and directory structure by using the dedicated application software.

Note

If you operate, e.g. copy the clips on the SxS memory card by using the Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Macintosh), the subsidiary data contained by the clips may not be maintained.

For the operating requirements, installation and operations, refer to the User’s Guide contained in the CD-ROM.

Using a nonlinear editing system

For a nonlinear editing system, optional editing software that corresponds to the recording formats used with this camcorder is required. Store the clips to be edited on the HDD of your computer in advance, using the dedicated application software (supplied).

To use Final Cut Pro of Apple Inc.

It is necessary to convert clips to files that can be edited with Final Cut Pro.

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Operating Clips With a Computer

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Connecting via i.LINK (FAT only)

When an HDV-compatible video format (SP 1440/59.94i, SP 1440/50i, or SP 1440/23.98P) or a DVCAM-compatible video format (format of SD Mode) is selected, setting “SDI/HDMI/ i.LINK I/O Select” (page 76) in the VIDEO SET menu to “HDV” or “DVCAM” enables signal inputs/outputs via the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector. You can record the same images as those recorded on an SxS memory card in this camcorder on an external device connected to the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector, or record playback pictures (HDV streams) of the external device on the memory card in the camcorder. For playback, DVCAM streams of 16-bit 2channel lock audio are acceptable. Nonlinear editing conforming to the HDV format is also enabled.

Notes

• DVCAM streams cannot be recorded with the camcorder.

• Use the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector only for one-toone i.LINK connection.

• When you change a setting which affects output signals from the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector, such as “System” in the OTHERS menu or “SDI/HDMI/ i.LINK I/O Select” and “Down Converter” in the VIDEO SET menu, disconnect the i.LINK cable then change the setting. Changing such a setting with the i.LINK cable connected may cause improper operation of the connected i.LINK device.

Connecting External Devices

i.LINK and are trademarks.

Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External Device

While recording (or standing by to record), the picture bein g shot with this camc order is output as an HDV or DVCAM stream via the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector. It can be recorded on a connected HDV or DVCAM recorder in synchronization with the REC START/STOP operation on this camcorder.

1 Perform the preparatory settings of the

camcorder.

• “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” (page 76) in the VIDEO SET menu

• “Trigger Mode” (page 84) in the OTHERS menu

2 Set the external device to recording

standby status.

3 Start recording with the camcorder.

The external device starts recording in synchronization.

The status of the external device is displayed in the i.LINK status indication area (page 16) on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

Indication Status of the external device

STBY

REC

STBY

REC

Notes

• Operation may be different depending on the type of external device.

• There is some time lag from when you start recording until the i.LINK status indication changes. Recording does not start on the connected i.LINK device befor e it enters synchronization even if “Trigger Mode” is set to “Both.”

• While you can record shot marks on the memory card during recording, they are not added to the pictures recorded on the external device.

In HDV recording standby

HDV

In HDV recording

HDV

In DV recording standby

In DV recording

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Nonlinear Editing

When the camcorder is displaying thumbnails or in playback mode, you can transfer an HDV stream to a nonlinear editing system connected via the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector.

Notes

• The i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector of this camcorder is a 4-pin connector. Check the number of pins of the i.LINK connector on your computer and use an appropriate i.LINK cable.

• In searching pictures of this camcorder on the computer, it may take some time until the display is reflected on the computer.

• If the playback clip is short or the playback starting point is near the end of the clip, the i.LINK signal may be interrupted between the clip and the next clip. When you try to capture such a signal using the nonlinear editing system, a malfunction may occur, depending on the nonlinear editing software in use.

• If you specify a search speed other than 4, 15, or 24 times normal with the nonlinear editing system, no i.LINK signal is fed out. In such a case, the picture on the LCD monitor may stay frozen.

• High-speed playback picture may not be displayed on the computer screen, depending on the nonlinear editing software in use.

Setting on this camcorder

Set “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” (page 76) in the VIDEO SET menu to “HDV” or “DVCAM.”

Recording External Input Signals

The HDV stream input from a device connected via the i.LINK connector can be recorded on an SxS memory card in this camcorder. The timecodes superimposed on the i.LINK input are recorded regardless of the settings of the camcorder.

Note

DVCAM streams cannot be recorded.

2 Set “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select”

(page 76) in the VIDEO SET menu to “HDV.”

3 Set “Input Source Select” (page 76) in

the VIDEO SET menu to “i.LINK.”

The input image is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen and the monitor connected via the VIDEO OUT connector. The audio signal is output from the built-in speaker, headphones connected to the headphone connector, and the speaker of the monitor connected to the AUDIO OUT connector.

4 Press the REC START/STOP button

(page 13) or the REC START button (page 15).

Recording begins.

Notes

• An error is generated in the following cases. In such a case, cancel Recording mode by pressing the REC START/STOP button.

—The video format of input signal does not match

that specified on the camcorder.

—A copy-protected stream is being fed in.

• If the input to the camcorder becomes no signal during recording, the tally lamps and the i .LINK zREC status indication on the LCD monitor/EVF screen flash, indicating that no signal is being recorded on the SxS memory card. When an input signal is resumed, recording is restarted, incrementing the clip n umber on the memory card.

Connecting External Devices

1 Set the external signal to a format that

can be recorded on the camcorder.

Signals of 1440 × 1080/59.94i can be recorded when “Format” (page 85) is set to SP 1440/

59.94i or SP 1440/23.98P, and signals of 1440 × 1080/50i can be recorded when set to SP 1440/ 50i. Recording is not allowed with other combinations of “Video Format” and input signals.

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External Synchronization

When multiple units of the camcorder are used in the same shooting location, recording can be made in synchronization with a specific reference signal, and the timecode can be matched among all the units.

Aligning the phase of the video signal (Genlock)

Genlock operation is enabled by supplying a reference signal to the GENLOCK IN connector (page 14) of the camcorder. Valid reference signals depend on the video format selected. When the video format is UDF HD422 50/1080/

23.98P or HD420 HQ/1080/23.98P, or FAT HQ 1920/23.98P, HQ 1440/23.98P, select either “23.98PsF” or “59.94i (2-3 Pull Down)” in “23.98P Output” (page 77) in the VIDEO SET menu.

For “NTSC/NTSC(J) Area”

UDF

Video for ma t Valid reference

signal

HD422 50/1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i

HD422 50/1080/29.97P

HD422 50/1080/23.98P (23.98P Output: 59.94i (2-3 Pull Down))

HD422 50/1080/23.98P (23.98P Output: 23.98PsF)

Connecting External Devices

HD422 50/720/59.94P 1080/59.94i

HD422 50/720/29.97P

HD422 50/720/23.98P

HD420 HQ/1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i

HD420 HQ/1080/29.97P

HD420 HQ/1080/23.98P (23.98P Output: 59.94i (2-3 Pull Down))

HD420 HQ/1080/23.98P (23.98P Output: 23.98PsF)

HD420 HQ/720/59.94P 1080/59.94i

HD420 HQ/720/23.98P

DVCAM 59.94i SQ/EC 1080/59.94i

DVCAM 29.97P SQ/EC

NTSC

1080/23.98PsF NTSC

720/59.94P NTSC

NTSC

1080/23.98PsF NTSC

720/59.94P NTSC

NTSC

FAT

Video format Valid reference

signal

HQ 1920/59.94i 1080/59.94i

HQ 1920/29.97P

HQ 1920/23.98P (23.98P Output: 59.94i(2-3 Pull Down))

HQ 1920/23.98P (23.98P Output: 23.98PsF)

HQ 1440/59.94i 1080/59.94i

HQ 1440/29.97P

HQ 1440/23.98P (23.98P Output: 59.94i(2-3 Pull Down))

HQ 1440/23.98P (23.98P Output: 23.98PsF)

SP 1440/59.94i 1080/59.94i

SP 1440/23.98P

HQ 1280/59.94P 1080/59.94i

HQ 1280/29.97P

HQ 1280/23.98P

DVCAM59.94i SQ/EC 1080/59.94i

DVCAM29.97P SQ/EC

NTSC

1080/23.98PsF NTSC

NTSC

1080/23.98PsF NTSC

NTSC

720/59.94P NTSC

NTSC

For “PAL Area”

UDF

Video format Valid reference

signal

HD422 50/1080/50i 1080/50i

HD422 50/1080/25P

HD422 50/720/50P 1080/50i

HD422 50/720/25P

HD420 HQ/1080/50i 1080/50i

HD420 HQ/1080/25P

HD420 HQ/720/50P 1080/50i

DVCAM50i SQ/EC 1080/50i

DVCAM25P SQ/EC

PAL

720/50P PAL

PAL

720/50P PAL

PAL

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FAT

Video for ma t Valid reference

signal

HQ 1920/50i 1080/50i

HQ 1920/25P

HQ 1440/50i

HQ 1440/25P

SP 1440/50i

HQ 1280/50P 1080/50i

HQ 1280/25P

DVCAM50i SQ/EC 1080/50i

DVCAM25P SQ/EC

PA L

720/50P PA L

PA L

The phase adjustment for the reference signal can also be made with “Genlock” (page 84) in the OTHERS menu.

Notes

• When the output format is SD mode and you use one of the video formats below, genlock is not possible. Set the video format to HD mode. UDF: HD422 50/720/59.94P, HD420 HQ/720/59.94P , HD422 50/720/50P, HD420 HQ/720/50P FAT: HQ 1280/59.94P, HQ 1280/50P

• If the reference signal is unstable, genlock is not possible.

• The subcarrier is not synchronized.

Synchronizing the timecode of your camcorder with that of another unit

Set the unit that supplies the timecode to a mode in which the timecode output keeps advancing (Free Run or Clock mode).

1 Set “Timecode” in the TC/UB SET

menu as follows:

Mode: Preset Run: Free Run

2 Press the DURATION/TC/U-BIT

button (page 13) so that the timecode is displayed on the screen.

3 Confirm that the IN/OUT switch (page

14) is set to IN, then supply an HD or SD

reference video signal to the GENLOCK IN connector and the reference timecode to the TC IN connector.

The built-in timecode generator of your camcorder locks to the reference timecode, and the message “EXT-LK” is displayed on the screen.

About 10 seconds after locking, even if the reference timecode from the external device is disconnected, the external lock will be kept.

Notes

• Check that the reference timecode and the reference video signal are in a phase relation that complies the SMPTE timecode standards.

• When you finish the above procedure, the timecode is immediately synchronized with the external timecode, and the time data indication will show the value of the external timecode. However, wait for a few seconds until the timecode generator stabilizes before recording.

• If the frequency of the reference video signal and the frame frequency are not the same, a lock cannot be acquired, and the camcorder will not operate properly. In such a case, the timecode will not be correctly locked to the external timecode.

• When the connection is removed, the timecode advance may shift one frame per hour with respect to the reference timecode.

To release the external timecode synchronization

Change the “Timecode” setting in the TC/UB SET menu set the camcorder to OFF. External synchronization is also released when you start recording in a special recording mode (Slow & Quick Motion, Frame Rec, or Interval Rec).

Synchronizing the timecode of another unit with that of your camcorder

1 Specify the timecode of your camcorder

with “Timecode” and “TC Format” (page 35).

2 Confirm that the IN/OUT switch (page

14) is set to OUT, then connect the TC

OUT connector and VIDEO OUT connector (page 14) with the timecode input and reference signal input of the other unit, respectively.

The timecode to be output from the TC OUT connector depends on the setting of “TC Out” in “Timecode” in the TC/UB SET menu. If “TC Out” is set to “Generator,” the timecode generated by the timecode generator of the camcorder is output during recording and playback. If “TC Out” is set to “Auto,” the timecode generated by the timecode generator is output during recording, and that superimposed with the video signal is output during playback.

Connecting External Devices

External Synchronization

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Appendices

Important Notes on Operation

Use and Storage

Do not subject the unit to severe shock

• The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped.

• If an accessory mounted on the accessory shoe is subjected to severe shock, the accessory shoe may be damaged. In such a case, stop using it and contact your dealer or a Sony service representative.

Do not cover the unit while operating

Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build-up.

After use

Always set the power switch to OFF.

Before storing the unit for a long period

Remove the battery pack.

Grip the handle when carrying

Grip the handle to carry. If you carry it by other parts, such as the front microphone block or the LCD monitor block, the camcorder may drop, causing injury.

Do not leave the camcorder with the lenses facing the sun

Direct sunlight can enter through the lenses, be focused in the camcorder, and cause fire.

Shipping

• Remove the memory cards before transporting the unit.

• If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other transportation service, pack it in the shipping carton of the unit.

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Care of the unit

Remove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the lens using a blower. If the body of the unit is dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in a little neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or thinner, as these may cause discoloration or other damage to the finish of the unit.

In the event of operating problems

If you should experience problems with the unit, contact your Sony dealer.

Note about the battery terminal

The battery term inal of this unit (the connector for battery packs and AC adaptors) is a consumable part. Power may not be supplied to the unit properly if the pins of the battery terminal are bent or deformed by shock or vibrations, or if they become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use. Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime. Contact a Sony service or sales representative for more information about inspections.

Use and storage locations

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

• In excessive heat or cold (operating temperature range: 0ºC to 40ºC or 32ºF to 104ºF) Remember that in summer in warm climates the temperature inside a car with the windows closed can easily exceed 50ºC (122ºF).

• In damp or dusty locations

• Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain

• Locations subject to violent vibration

• Near strong magnetic fields

• Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong electromagnetic fields.

• In direct sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods

To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable communications devices

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

Important Notes on Operation

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Note on laser beams

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

About the LCD panels

The LCD panels are manufactured with extremely high-precision technology that yields effective pixel rates of 99.99% or higher. However, very rarely, one or more pixels may be permanently dark or permanently lit in white, red, blue, or green. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Such pixels have no effect on the recorded data, and the unit may be used with confidence even if they are present.

Phenomena specific to CMOS image sensors

The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions.

White flecks

Although the CMOS image sensors are produced with high-precision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc. This is related to the principle of CMOS image sensors and is not a malfunction.

The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases:

• when operating at a high environmental temperature

• when you have raised the master gain (sensitivity)

• when operating in Slow-Shutter mode

Aliasing

When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker.

Flicker

If recording is made under lighting produced by discharge tubes, such as fluorescent, sodium, or mercury-vapor lamps, the screen may flicker, colors may vary, or horizontal stripes may appear distorted.

In such cases, set the Flicker-Reduction function to Auto mode (page 34). In some cases, such phenomena may not be improved with the Flicker-Reduction function. It is recommend to set the electronic shutter speed to 1/100 sec. in 50-Hz areas and to 1/60 in 60-Hz areas.

Focal plane

Owing to the characteristics of the pickup elements (CMOS sensors) for reading video signals, subjects that quickly move across the screen may appear slightly skewed.

Flash band

The luminance at the top and bottom of the screen may change when shooting a flashlight beam or a light source that quickly flashes.

Note on the EVF display

• Pictures on the LCD monitor and EVF screen may be distorted by the following operations:

—Changing the video format —Rec Review —Starting playback from the Thumbnail

screen —Reversing the LCD monitor —Switching the Expanded Focus display

• When you change the eye direction in the EVF, you may see primary colors red, green, and blue, but this is not a defect of the camcorder. These primary colors are not recorded on any recording media.

Fragmentation

If pictures cannot be recorded/reproduced properly, try formatting the recording medium. While repeating picture recording/playback with a certain recording medium for an extended period, files in the medium may be fragmented, disabling proper recording/storage. In such a case, make a backup of clips in the medium then perform formatting of the medium using “Format Media” (page 87) in the OTHERS menu.

Appendices

Important Notes on Operation

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Formats and Limitations of Outputs

Video Formats and Output Signals

Output formats for the SDI OUT connector

Serial digital signals from the SDI OUT connector are output depending on the settings of the setup menu and format of the clip being played. The output format is converted when using the settings in the following chart.

Notes

• When the format is UDF HD Mode or FAT HD Mode and “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the VIDEO SET menu is set to “SD SDI & SD HDMI i,” a down-converted SD signal is output.

• When “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the VIDEO SET menu is set to other than “HD SDI & HD HDMI” or “SD SDI & SD HDMI i,” signals are not output from the SDI OUT connector.

While recording (or standing by to record)/During clip playback

When recording: “Format” in “System” in the OTHERS menu

Setting of “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the VIDEO SET menu

HD SDI & HD HDMI SD SDI & SD HDMI i

When playing: Playback clip video format

HD422 50/1080/23.98P HD420 HQ/1080/23.98P HQ 1920/23.98P HQ 1440/23.98P (23.98P Output:59.94i (2-3 Pull Down))

SP 1440/23.98P

HD422 50/720/59.94P HD420 HQ/720/59.94P HQ 1280/59.94P

HD422 50/720/29.97P HQ 1280/29.97P

HD422 50/720/23.98P HD420 HQ/720/23.98P HQ 1280/23.98P

HD422 50/720/50P HD420 HQ/720/50P HQ 1280/50P

HD422 50/720/25P

Appendices

HQ 1280/25P

1920×1080/59.94i

1280×720/59.94P

1280×720/50P

1)59.94i provided through 2-3 pulldown of 23.98P.

2)59.94i provided through conversion from 59.94P.

3)59.94P provided by outputting each frame of 29.97P two times.

4)59.94P provided by repeating each frame of 23.98P two or three times.

5)50i provided through conversion from 50P.

6)50P provided by outputting each frame of 25P two times.

Output format

SD/59.94i

SD/29.97PsF

SD/59.94i

SD/50i

SD/25PsF

Formats and Limitations of Outputs

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When a thumbnail screen is displayed

“Format” in “System” in the OTHERS menu

HD422 50/1080/23.98P HD420 HQ/1080/23.98P HQ 1920/23.98P HQ 1440/23.98P (23.98P Output:59.94i (2-3 Pull Down))

HD422 50/720/50P HD420 HQ/720/50P HQ 1280/50P

Setting of “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the VIDEO SET menu

HD SDI & HD HDMI SD SDI & SD HDMI i

1920×1080/59.94i

1280×720/50P

1)59.94i provided through 2-3 pulldown of 23.98P.

2)50i provided through conversion from 50P.

Output format

SD/59.94i

SD/50i

Formats and Limitations of Outputs

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Output formats from the HDMI OUT connector

Serial digital signals from the HDMI OUT connector are output depending on the settings of the setup menu and format of the clip being played. The output format is converted when using the settings in the following chart.

Note

When the format is UDF HD Mode or FAT HD Mode and “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the VIDEO SET menu is set to “SD SDI & SD HDMI i,” a down-converted SD signal is output.

While recording (or standing by to record)/During clip playback

When recording: “Format” in “System” in the OTHERS menu When playing: Playback

Setting of “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” in the VIDEO SET menu

HD SDI & HD HDMI HD HDMI & HDV

clip video format

HD422 50/1080/23.98P HD420 HQ/1080/23.98P HQ 1920/23.98P HQ 1440/23.98P (23.98P Output:

59.94i (2-3 Pull Down))

SP 1440/23.98P

HD422 50/720/59.94P HD420 HQ/720/59.94P HQ 1280/59.94P

HD422 50/720/29.97P HQ 1280/29.97P

HD422 50/720/23.98P HD420 HQ/720/23.98P HQ 1280/23.98P

HD422 50/720/50P HD420 HQ/720/50P HQ 1280/50P

HD422 50/720/25P HQ 1280/25P

1920×1080/59.94i

1280×720/59.94P

1280×720/50P

1)59.94i provided through 2-3 pulldown of 23.98P.

2)While recording (or standing by to record) only.

3)59.94i provided through conversion from 59.94P.

4)59.94P provided by outputting each frame of 29.97P two times.

5)59.94P provided by repeating each frame of 23.98P two or three times.

6)50i provided through conversion from 50P.

7)50P provided by outputting each frame of 25P two times.

Appendices

Output format

SD SDI & SD HDMI i SD HDMI i & HDV SD HDMI i & DVCAM

SD/59.94i

SD/29.97PsF

SD/59.94i

SD/50i

SD/25PsF

SD HDMI P & HDV SD HDMI P

SD/59.94P

SD/50P

Formats and Limitations of Outputs

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Sony PMW-100 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

Features

Part Identification

Camcorder

IR Remote Commander (Supplied)

On-Screen Indications

Direct Menu Operation

Preparations

Power Supply

Using a Battery Pack

Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

Turning the Power On/Off

Setting the Clock

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Adjusting the LCD Monitor

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Using the IR Remote Commander

Using SxS Memory Cards

Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card

About SxS Memory Cards

Switching Between SxS Memory Cards

Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording

Formatting an SxS Memory Card

Restoring an SxS Memory Card

Using an External Hard Disk

Formatting the PHU-220R

Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording

Restoring the PHU-220R

Using Other Media

XQD Memory Cards

“Memory Stick” media/SDHC Cards

Recording

Basic Operation Procedure

Changing Basic Settings

Video Formats

White Balance

Markers/Zebra Patterns

Gain

Electronic Shutter

Exposure

Zoom

Focus

Steady Shot

NightShot

Flickers

Time Data

Recording Audio Signals

Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones

Using External Inputs

Using an External Microphone

Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels

Monitoring the Audio

Useful Functions

Color Bars/Reference Tone

OK/NG/KP Flags (for UDF Only)

Shot Marks

OK Mark (for FAT HD Mode Only)

Rec Review

Assignable Buttons

Interval Recording

Frame Recording

Clip Continuous Recording (UDF Only)

Picture Cache Recording: Retroactively Record

Slow & Quick Motion

Freeze Mix: Image Alignment Picture Profiles

Deleting Clips

Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data

Planning Metadata

Playback

Thumbnail Screens

Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen

Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen

Playing Clips

Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence

Monitoring Audio

Cueing Up