Sony PMW-150 User Manual

Printed in China

4-448-842-25(1)

Solid-State Memory
Camcorder

PMW-150

© 2012 Sony Corporation

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and the more detailed
manual on the CD-ROM and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

WARNING

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

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.

Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For
any service or guarantee matters, please
refer to the addresses provided in the
separate service or guarantee documents.

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this unit.

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 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).

This product has been manufactured by or
on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries
related to product compliance based on
European Union legislation shall be
addressed to the authorized representative,
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger

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For the customers in Taiwan only

For the Customers in Brazil only
DESCARTE DE PILHAS E BATERIAS

Bateria de Íon-Lítio
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.

Pilhas e Baterias não recarregáveis
Atenção:

Verifique as instruções de uso do aparelho
certificando-se de que as polaridades (+) e
(-) estão no sentido indicado. As pilhas
poderão vazar ou explodir se as polaridades
forem invertidas, expostas ao fogo,
desmontadas ou recarregadas.
Evite misturar com pilhas de outro tipo ou
com pilhas usadas, transportá-las ou
armazená-las soltas, pois aumenta o risco
de vazamento.
Retire as pilhas caso o aparelho não esteja
sendo utilizado, para evitar possíveis danos
na eventualidade de ocorrer vazamento.
As pilhas devem ser armazenadas em local
seco e ventilado.
No caso de vazamento da pilha, evite o
contato com a mesma. Lave qualquer parte
do corpo afetado com água abundante.
Ocorrendo irritação, procure auxílio médico.
Não remova o invólucro da pilha.
Mantenha fora do alcance das crianças. Em
caso de ingestão procure auxílio médico
imediatamente.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit
http://www.sony.com/psa/warranty
important information and complete terms
and conditions of Sony’s limited warranty
applicable to this product.

for

For the customers in Canada

SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit
http://www.sonybiz.ca/solutions/
Support.do for important information and
complete terms and conditions of Sony’s
limited warranty applicable to this product.

For the customers in Europe

Sony Professional Solutions Europe ­Standard Warranty and Exceptions on
Standard Warranty. Please visit http://
www.pro.sony.eu/ warranty for important
information and complete terms and
conditions.

For the customers in Korea

SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit
http://bpeng.sony.co.kr/handler/BPAS­Start for important information and
complete terms and conditions of Sony’s
limited warranty applicable to this product.

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.

AVERTISSEMENT

Lors de l’installation de l’appareil, incorporer
un dispositif de coupure dans le câblage fixe
ou brancher la fiche d’alimentation dans une
prise murale facilement accessible proche de
l’appareil. En cas de problème lors du
fonctionnement de l’appareil, enclencher le
dispositif de coupure d’alimentation ou
débrancher la fiche d’alimentation.

Ne pas installer l’appareil dans un endroit
confiné, par exemple une bibliothèque ou un
placard encastré.

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IMPORTANT

La plaque signalétique se situe sous
l’appareil.

AVERTISSEMENT

Une pression acoustique excessive en
provenance des écouteurs ou du casque
peut provoquer une baisse de l’acuité
auditive.
Pour utiliser ce produit en toute sécurité,
évitez l’écoute prolongée à des pressions
sonores excessives.

Pour les clients en Europe

Ce produit portant la marque CE est
conforme à la Directive sur la compatibilité
électromagnétique (EMC) émise par la
Commission de la Communauté
européenne.
La conformité à cette directive implique la
conformité aux normes européennes
suivantes :

• EN55103-1 : Interférences
électromagnétiques (émission)

• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique
(immunité)

Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les
environnements électromagnétiques
suivants : E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et
industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4
(environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de
télévision).
Ce produit a été fabriqué par ou pour le
compte de Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon. Toutes
les questions relatives à la conformité des
produits basées sur la législation
européenne doivent être adressées à son
représentant, Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Allemagne.
Pour toute question relative au Service
Après-Vente ou à la Garantie, merci de bien
vouloir vous référer aux coordonnées qui
vous sont communiquées dans les
documents « Service (SAV) » ou Garantie.

ATTENTION

Le champ électromagnétique à des
fréquences particulières peut avoir une
incidence sur l’image et le son de cet
appareil.

Pour les clients au Canada

GARANTIE LIMITÉE DE SONY - Rendez­vous sur http://www.sonybiz.ca/solutions/
Support.do pour obtenir les informations
importantes et l’ensemble des termes et
conditions de la garantie limitée de Sony
applicable à ce produit.

WARNUNG

Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder
elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf
dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht
geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal.

WARNUNG

Beim Einbau des Geräts ist daher im
Festkabel ein leicht zugänglicher
Unterbrecher einzufügen, oder der
Netzstecker muss mit einer in der Nähe des
Geräts befindlichen, leicht zugänglichen
Wandsteckdose verbunden werden. Wenn
während des Betriebs eine Funktionsstörung
auftritt, ist der Unterbrecher zu betätigen
bzw. der Netzstecker abzuziehen, damit die
Stromversorgung zum Gerät unterbrochen
wird.

Das Gerät nicht an Orten aufstellen, z.B. in
Bücherregalen oder Einbauschränken, wo
keine ausreichende Belüftung gewährleistet
ist.

WICHTIG

Das Namensschild befindet sich auf der
Unterseite des Gerätes.

WARNUNG

Zu hoher Schalldruck von Ohrhörern und
Kopfhörern kann Gehörschäden
verursachen.
Um dieses Produkt sicher zu verwenden,
vermeiden Sie längeres Hören bei sehr
hohen Schalldruckpegeln.

Für Kunden in Europa

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE­Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV­Richtlinie der EG-Kommission.

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Angewandte Normen:

• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung)

• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit (Störfestigkeit)

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

Dieses Produkt wurde von oder für Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokio,
108-0075 Japan hergestellt.
Bei Fragen zur Produktkonformität auf
Grundlage der Gesetzgebung der
Europäischen Union kontaktieren Sie bitte
den Bevollmächtigten Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Deutschland. Für Kundendienst
oder Garantieangelegenheiten wenden Sie
sich bitte an die in den Kundendienst- oder
Garantiedokumenten genannten Adressen.

ACHTUNG

Die elektromagnetischen Felder bei den
speziellen Frequenzen können Bild und Ton
dieses Gerätes beeinflussen.

Für Kunden in Deutschland

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

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Table of Contents

Overview

Preparations

Part Identification ..................................................................... 8

Camcorder ...................................................................... 8

Power Supply ........................................................................... 13

Using a Battery Pack .................................................... 13

Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................................. 14

Turning the Power On/Off ........................................... 14

Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 14

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ....................... 15

Adjusting the LCD Monitor ......................................... 15

Adjusting the Viewfinder ............................................. 15

Using the IR Remote Commander ........................................ 16

Using SxS Memory Cards ...................................................... 17

About SxS Memory Cards ........................................... 17

Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card .................. 17

Switching Between SxS Memory Cards ...................... 18

Formatting an SxS Memory Card ................................ 18

Checking the Remaining Time Available for

Recording ............................................................... 18

Restoring an SxS Memory Card .................................. 18

Recording

Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 20

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Overview of the Setup Menus ................................................ 23

Setup Menu Layers ...................................................... 23

Basic Menu Operations .......................................................... 24

Table of Contents

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Appendices

Specifications ........................................................................... 26

General ......................................................................... 26

Lens .............................................................................. 28

Camera Block ............................................................... 28

Inputs/Outputs .............................................................. 28

Displays ........................................................................ 29

Internal Microphone ..................................................... 29

Media Slot Block .......................................................... 29

Package Configuration ................................................. 29

Optional Accessories .................................................... 30

Table of Contents

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Overview

Overview

Part Identification

For functions and use, see the operating instructions (PDF).

Camcorder

1

Lens control block Side operation panel

9

Operation panel
on the handle

8

1. Lens hood

2. Headphone connector (stereo mini jack)

3. Rear IR remote control receptor

4. Power switch

5. BATT RELEASE button

6. DC IN connector

7. Battery pack receptacle

8. WHITE BAL (automatic white balance

adjustment) button

9. Lens cap open/close lever

2345

Rear connector
panel

6
7

Card slot block

Part Identification

8

123 5 6 711894

10

Overview

13

Controls on the grip

1. Viewfinder

2. Rear accessory shoe

3. External microphone holder

4. Microphone cable holder

5. Hooks for the shoulder strap

6. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor

7. Front accessory shoe

8. Built-in microphone

9. REC/TALLY lamp

10. Front IR remote control receptor

11. Built-in speaker

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

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

13. Eyepiece focusing knob

5

12

Operation panel on the handle

1
2
3
4

5
6

7
8

9

10

1.PLAY/PAUSE button

2.F REV (fast reverse) button

3.THUMBNAIL button

4.STOP/CAM button

5.STATUS (status display on/off) button

6.PREV (previous) button

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

(select/set) button

8.MENU (menu display on/off) button

11
12

13
14

15
16

17
18
19

Part Identification

9

9. On-handle ZOOM button

Overview

10. Zoom speed switch

11. F FWD (fast forward) button

12. LCD BRIGHT (LCD brightness

adjustment) button

13. NEXT (clip directional jump) button

14. DISPLAY button

15. VOLUME (monitor volume) buttons

16. CANCEL button

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

selection) button

18. REC START/STOP button

19. REC HOLD lever

Lens control block

123

1. Focus ring

2. Zoom ring

3. Iris ring

4. ND FILTER select switch

Side operation panel

12 3 456

11109

12 13 14 15 16

78

1.FOCUS (focus adjustment mode) switch

2.PUSH AF (momentary auto focus) button

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

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

4.FULL AUTO button and indicator

5.PICTURE PROFILE button

6.AUDIO IN (audio input selection)

switches

7.AUDIO SELECT (audio level control

mode selection) switches

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

9.IRIS switch

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10. SHUTTER switch

11. GAIN switch

12. WHITE BAL (white balance memory)

switch

13. ASSIGN (assignable 5) button

14. MENU (menu display on/off) button

15. SEL/SET dial (jog dial)

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.

16. CANCEL button

Part Identification

10

Card slot block

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

Open the cover

1

2

4.HDMI OUT connector

5.External device connector

6.SDI OUT connector (BNC type)

7.TC IN (timecode input)/TC OUT

(timecode output) connector (BNC type)

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

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

9.GENLOCK IN/VIDEO OUT (analog

video output) connector (BNC type)

Controls on the grip

Overview

1. ACCESS lamps

2. SxS memory card slots

3. EJECT (SxS memory card eject) buttons

4. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select)

button

Rear connector panel

4

1
2

3

5
6

7
8
9

3

1
2

3

4

4

5

1.REC REVIEW button

2.Power zoom lever

3.EXPANDED FOCUS button

4.LENS REMOTE (lens remote controller)

connector

5.REC START (start/stop recording)

button

1. USB connector (Mini B)

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

conforming to IEEE1394)

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

output)

Part Identification

11

Bottom

Overview

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

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Part Identification

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Preparations

Power Supply

You can use a battery pack or AC power via an
AC adaptor.
For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and
AC adaptor listed below:

Lithium-ion Battery Pack

BP-U30
BP-U60
BP-U60T
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.

AVERTISSEMENT

N’exposez pas les batteries à une chaleur
excessive, au soleil ou près d’un feu par exemple.

WARNUNG

Akkus dürfen keinesfalls übermäßiger
Wärmeeinwirkung ausgesetzt werden, wie z.B.
Sonneneinstrahlung, Feuer o. ä.

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 8), then slide it down to lock it.
To remove the battery pack, press and hold the
BATT RELEASE button (page 8), 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 battery p ack immediately after use may no t 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
(“Preparations” in operating instructions (PDF)).

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” (“Menu
Configuration and Detailed Settings” in operating
instructions (PDF)) in the OTHERS menu.

Preparations

Power Supply

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Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

Connection example: when connecting BC-U1

Preparations

1

Setting the Clock

When you turn the camcorder on for the first time
after purchasing or replacing the backup battery
(“Appendices” in operating instructions (PDF)),
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

2

(Coordinated Universal Time).
Change the setting if needed.

3

BC-U1

1 Connect the DC power output cable of

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

2 Connect the p ower 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

8) 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 time and date

Press the up/down/left/right buttons (page 9) or
turn the jog dial (page 10) 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
and the clock setting is completed.

After the Initial Setting disp lay disappears, “Ti me
Zone” and “Clock Set” (“Menu Configuration
and Detailed Settings” in operating instructions
(PDF)) 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.

Setting the Clock

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Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Adjusting the LCD Monitor

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 color, contrast, and
brightness

These adjustments can be made using “LCD”
(“Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings” in
operating instructions (PDF)) in the LCD/VF
SET menu. These adjustments of the LCD
monitor have no effect on pictures being
recorded.

You can change the setting so that the EVF is
always on regardless of the status in the LCD
monitor, using “EVF” (“Menu Configuration and
Detailed Settings” in operating instructions
(PDF)) 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 9) enables adjustment to match the
eyesight of the operator, who can then view the
image clearly through the eyepiece.

Adjusting the backlight

The brightness of the backlight for the EVF can
be switched between High and Low.
Set “Backlight” in “EVF” (“Menu Configuration
and Detailed Settings” in operating instructions
(PDF)) in the LCD/VF SET menu.

Adjusting the contrast and brightness

Use “EVF” (“Menu Configuration and Detailed
Settings” in operating instructions (PDF)) in the
LCD/VF SET menu to make adjustments.
Adjusting the brightness and other items has no
effect on pictures being recorded.

Preparations

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.

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

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.

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

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Using the IR Remote Commander

To use the IR Remote Commander

Preparations

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
(“Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings” in
operating instructions (PDF))) and set “IR
Remote” to “On.”

To activate using an assignable button

Assigning “IR Remote” to one of the assignable
buttons (“Recording” in operating instructions
(PDF)) 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.

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.

ATTENTION

Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement
incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement
avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type
équivalent recommandé par le constructeur.
Lorsque vous mettez la batterie au rebut, vous
devez respecter la législation en vigueur dans le
pays ou la région où vous vous trouvez.

WARNUNG

Akkus dürfen keinesfalls übermäßiger
Wärmeeinwirkung ausgesetzt werden, wie z.B.
Sonneneinstrahlung, Feuer o. ä.

VORSICHT

Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher
Batterien. Batterien nur durch den vom Hersteller
empfohlenen oder einen gleichwertigen Typ
ersetzen.
Wenn Sie die Batterie entsorgen, müssen Sie die
Gesetze der jeweiligen Region und des jeweiligen
Landes befolgen.

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.

AVERTISSEMENT

N’exposez pas les batteries à une chaleur
excessive, au soleil ou près d’un feu par exemple.

Using the IR Remote Commander

16

Using SxS Memory Cards

This camcorder records audio and video on SxS
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 11).

Preparations

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 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 11) 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 11), then
pull the button out.

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.

Using SxS Memory Cards

17

Switching Between SxS Memory Cards

When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card
slots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button
(page 11) to select the card you wish to use.

Preparations

If a card becomes full during recording, switch ing
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 (“Playback” in operating instructions
(PDF)).

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” (“Menu
Configuration and Detailed Settings” in
operating instructions (PDF)) 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.

Notes

• Use the format function of this camcorder to format
SxS memory cards for use on this camcorder. The
formats of cards formatted on other devices are not
recognized as valid formats, making it necessary to
format them again on this camcorder.

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

Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording

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 (“Preparations” in operating
instructions (PDF)).
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 (“Status
Displays” in operating instructions (PDF)).

Note

A icon appears if the memory card is write-protected.

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.

Using SxS Memory Cards

18

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.

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
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 (“Playback” in
operating instructions (PDF)) of the
camcorder or the dedicated application
software (“Connecting External Devices” in
operating instructions (PDF)).

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.

Preparations

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 SxS Memory Cards

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Recording

Basic Operation Procedure

LCD monitor angle adjustment

3

Recording

4

Open the
lens cap

FULL AUTO

6

REC START/STOP

7, 8

REC REVIEW (on the grip)

9

Power switch:

5

ON (the " position)

Battery pack insertion

1

SxS memory card slots

2

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 Open the lens cap.

Pull up the lens cap open/close lever to open
the lens cap built in the lens hood.

5 Set the power switch to the ON position.

The recording screen is displayed.
When using the remote commander, activate the
remote control mode (page 16).

Basic Operation Procedure

20

Note

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

Recording (Full Auto mode)

6 Press the FULL AUTO button so that

the button indicator lights.

Full Auto mode is turned on, activating the
TLCS (Total Level Control System) (“Menu
Configuration and Detailed Settings” in
operating instructions (PDF)). Auto Iris,
AGC (Auto Gain Control), Auto Shutter,
ATW (Auto Tracing White) are set to ON,
consequently the brightness and white
balance will be automatically adjusted.
When you wish to adjust them manually, turn
Full Auto mode off, and see;

“Iris” (“Recording” in operating instructions
(PDF))
“Gain” (“Recording” in operating instructio ns
(PDF))
“Electronic Shutter” (“Recording” in
operating instructions (PDF))

“White Balance” (“Recording” in operating

instructions (PDF))

Note

AF (Auto Focus) is not activated by setting the

camcorder to Full Auto mode.

For information of automatic focus adjustment,

see “Focus” (“Recording” in operating

instructions (PDF)).

7 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.

8 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)

9 Press the REC REVIEW button.

The Rec Review function (“Recording” in
operating instructions (PDF)) 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 (“Recording” in
operating instructions (PDF)). Use the All Clips
DEL function (“Recording” in operating
instructions (PDF)) to delete all recorded clips
from an SxS memory card. To specify a clip to be
deleted, operate the camcorder from the
thumbnail screen (“Playback” in operating
instructions (PDF)).

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
“Clip” (“Menu Configuration and Detailed
Settings” in operating instructions (PDF)) in the
OTHERS menu.
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.

Recording

Basic Operation Procedure

21

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,

Recording

etc., via computer, it is recommended to use the
dedicated application software, which you need
to download, to maintain the continuity of
recorded materials. For details, see “About
downloading the software” in operating
instructions (PDF).

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.

Basic Operation Procedure

22

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 (“Recording” in
operating instructions (PDF)).)
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

MENU

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
ATW Mode
Wide Conversion
Steady Shot
Image Inversion
Macro
Auto Black Bal.

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

AUDIO SET Audio Input

Audio Output

VIDEO SET Input Source Select

SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O
Select

SDI/HDMI/Video Out
Super

Down Converter
SDI Rec Control
Match Clip Name

(continues)

Overview of the Setup Menus

23

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

LCD/VF SET LCD

EVF
Peaking
Marker
Zebra
Display On/Off

TC/UB SET Timecode

Users Bit

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
Network
Wi-Fi
Version
Version (Lens)
Version Up
Menu Scroll

Basic Menu Operations

Menu controls

MENU button (page 9)

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

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

(page 9)

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 10)

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 10)

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

Note

In Expanded Focus mode (“Recording” in
operating instructions (PDF)), the setup menu
cannot be used. Press the EXPANDED FOCUS
button to exit this mode.

Basic Menu Operations

24

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.”

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

3 Press the jog dial or the SEL/SET

button.

The setting is completed.

Basic Menu Operations

25

Appendices

Specifications

changes caused at zero-crossing): 3 A

peak, 0.7 A r.m.s. (240V AC)

Operating temperature

0°C ~ +40°C

General

Mass

Dimensions

Appendices

Power requirements

Power consumption

Inrush current

Approx. 2.2 kg (4 lb 14 oz)

(Camcorder only)

Approx. 2.6 kg (5 lb 12 oz)

(With lens hood (1), eyecup (1),

battery pack BP-U30 (1), SxS memory

card (1))

Approx. W172 mm × H164 mm ×

D428 mm

7

(6

/8 × 6 1/2 × 16 7/8 inches)

(Outermost dimensions. Depth is the

length from the front panel of the lens

hood to the EVF eyecup.)

Approx. W172 mm × H164 mm ×

D326 mm

7

(6

/8 × 6 1/2 × 12 7/8 inches)

(Not including extruding parts. Depth

is the length from the front panel of the

lens hood to the back of the unit.)

DC 12 V (11.0 V ~ 17.0 V)

Approx. 13 W

while recording with LCD Off, EVF

On and I/O Select Off

Approx. 19 W

while recording with LCD On, EVF

On, I/O Select HD SDI & HD HDMI

when the external device connector is

used

(1) Maximum possible inrush current at

initial switch-on (Voltage changes

caused by manual switching): 50 A

peak, 9.5 A r.m.s. (240V AC)

(2) Inrush current after a mains

interruption of five seconds (Voltage

Storage temperature

–20°C ~ +60°C

Continuous operation time

(While recording with LCD Off, EVF

On and I/O Select Off)

With battery pack BP-U90: approx. 5

hours, 30 minutes

With battery pack BP-U60/BP-U60T:

approx. 3 hours, 40 minutes

With battery pack BP-U30: approx. 1

hour, 50 minutes

Recording Format (Video)

UDF

HD422 50 1080 mode: CBR, maximum

bit rate: 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL

HD422 50 720 mode: CBR, maximum

bit rate: 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL

HQ 1920 × 1080 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps,

MPEG-2 MP@HL

HQ 1440 × 1080 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps,

MPEG-2 MP@HL

HQ 1280 × 720 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps,

MPEG-2 MP@HL

SD mode: DVCAM

FAT

HQ 1920 × 1080 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps,

MPEG-2 MP@HL

HQ 1440 × 1080 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps,

MPEG-2 MP@HL

HQ 1280 × 720 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps,

MPEG-2 MP@HL

SP 1440 × 1080 mode: CBR, 25 Mbps,

MPEG-2 MP@H-14

SD mode: DVCAM

Recording Format (Audio)

UDF

HD422 mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz,

4 channels

HQ mode: LPCM 16-bit,

48 kHz, 4 channels

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Specifications

SD DVCAM mode: LPCM 16-bit,

48 kHz, 4 channels

SD DVCAM mode (for iLINK input):

LPCM 16-bit, 48 kHz, 2 channels

FAT

HD mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48 kHz, 4

channels

SD mode: LPCM 16-bit, 48 kHz, 2

channels

Recording frame rate

UDF

HD422 mode: MPEG-2 422P@HL, 50

Mbps / CBR

1920 × 1080/50i, 25p

1280 × 720/50p, 25p

HQ mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35 Mbps

/ VBR

1920 × 1080/50i, 25p

1440 × 1080/50i, 25p

1280 × 720/50p

SD mode: DVCAM

720 × 576/50i, 25PsF

FAT

HQ mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35 Mbps

/ VBR

1920 × 1080/50i, 25p

1440 × 1080/50i, 25p

1280 × 720/50p, 25p

SP mode: MPEG-2 MP@H-14, 25 Mbps

/ CBR

1440 × 1080/50i

SD mode: DVCAM

720 × 576/50i, 25PsF

Recording/playback time

UDF

HD422 mode

When using SBP-128B (128 GB):

Approx. 240 minutes

When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A

(64 GB): Approx. 120 minutes

When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB):

Approx. 60 minutes

HQ mode

When using SBP-128B (128 GB):

Approx. 360 minutes

When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A

(64 GB): Approx. 180 minutes

When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB):

Approx. 90 minutes

SD mode: DVCAM

When using SBP-128B (128 GB):

Approx. 440 minutes

When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A

(64 GB): Approx. 220 minutes

When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB):

Approx. 110 minutes

FAT

HQ mode

When using SBP-128B (128 GB):

Approx. 400 minutes

When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A

(64GB): Approx. 200 minutes

When using SBS-32G1A (32GB):

Approx. 100 minutes

SP mode

When using SBP-128B (128 GB):

Approx. 560 minutes

When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A

(64GB): Approx. 280 minutes

When using SBS-32G1A (32GB):

Approx. 140 minutes

SD mode: DVCAM

When using SBP-128B (128 GB):

Approx. 520 minutes

When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A

(64GB): Approx. 260 minutes

When using SBS-32G1A (32GB):

Approx. 130 minutes

Note

These approximate playback times depend on operating
conditions, available memory, etc.

Appendices

Specifications

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Lens

Lens mount

Fixed type

3: 1/64ND

Minimum subject illumination

0.10 lx (typical) (1920 × 1080/50i, F1.6,

+18 dB, 64-frame accumulation)

Zoom ratio

20×

Maximum relative aperture

1:1.6

Focal length

4.1 mm ~ 82.0 mm

(equivalent to 28.8 mm ~ 576 mm on a

35 mm lens)

Focus area

Auto/manual switchable

800 mm to ∞ (macro OFF)

10 mm to ∞ (macro ON, wide end)

800 mm to ∞ (macro ON, tele end)

Iris

Appendices

Auto/manual switchable

F1.6 to F11 and C (close)

Picture stabilizing function

ON/OFF possible, shift-lens system

Filter thread

M 72 mm, pitch 0.75 mm

Macro

ON/OFF possible

Shutter speed

1/32 ~ 1/2000 sec.

Slow Shutter (SLS/EX SLS)

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 32, 64 frames

Slow & Quick Motion

720p: 1 ~ 50 frames (for PAL Area,

UDF)

1080p: 1 ~ 25 frames (for PAL Area,

UDF)

White balance

Preset mode (3200K), Memory A mode,

Memory B mode/ATW mode

Gain

–3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC

Inputs/Outputs

Audio input

XLR type 3-pin (2), female, LINE/MIC/

MIC+48V switchable

LINE: +4 dBu

MIC: -70 dBu to -30 dBu

(Reference input level 0 dBu=0.775

Vrms)

Camera Block

Pickup device

1/3-inch type triple-chip “Exmor”

CMOS image sensor

Effective picture elements

1920 (H) × 1080 (V)

Built-in filters

ND filters

CLEAR

1: 1/4ND

2: 1/16ND

Specifications

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Video output

BNC type (1), switchable with

GENLOCK IN connector, HD-Y/

composite signal

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

AV multi-output

AV multi-connector (1), audio output,

composite signal

Audio: -10 dBu (Under 47 kΩ load,

reference level)

Analog composite signal: NTSC or PAL

SDI output

BNC type (1), switchable with HD-SDI/

SD-SDI

SMPTE292M/259M

i.LINK

IEEE 1394, 4-pin connector (1), HDV

(HDV 1080i) / DV input/output, S400

Timecode input

BNC type (1), switchable with TC OUT

connector

0.5 V to 1.8 Vp-p, 10 kΩ

Timecode output

BNC type (1), switchable with TC IN

connector

1.0 Vp-p, 10 kΩ

GENLOCK input

BNC type (1), switchable with VIDEO

OUT connector

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

USB

mini-B (1)

Headphone output

Stereo minijack (1)

-18 dBu (Reference level output under

16Ω load)

Speaker output

Monaural

Output: 250 mW

DC input

DC jack

HDMI output

Type A (1)

LENS REMOTE (lens remote controller)

connector

8-pin round (1)

External device connector

4-pin (Type A) (1)

Displays

Viewfinder

0.45-inch color LCD: 852 (H) × 480 (V),

16:9

LCD monitor

3.5-inch color LCD monitor: 852 (H) ×

3 (RGB) × 480 (V), 16:9

Internal Microphone

Internal microphone

Omnidirectional stereo electret

condenser microphone

Media Slot Block

Type

ExpressCard/34 (2)

Package Configuration

Lens hood (1)

This is pre-installed to the camcorder.

Infrared Remote Commander (1)
EVF eyecup (1)
USB cable (1)
AV connecting cable (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
Wi-Fi adaptor bracket (1)
BP-U30 battery pack (1)
Battery Charger/AC Adaptor: BC-U1 (1)
Lithium battery (CR2032 for backup) (1)

This is pre-installed to the camcorder.

Lithium battery (CR2025 for the IR Remote
Commander) (1)

This is pre-installed to the IR Remote

Commander.

CD-ROM

Operating instructions in PDF (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

Appendices

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About the supplied CD-ROM

Operating instructions in PDF

The operating instructions for this camcorder are
included on the CD-ROM. The operating
instructions (PDF) provides more detailed
instructions than this manual.

Using the CD-ROM manual

The manual can be read on a computer with
Adobe Reader installed.
You can download Adobe Reader free from the
Adobe website.

1. Open the index.htm file in the CD-ROM.

2. Select and click on the manual that you want

to read.

Memo

If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you
can purchase a new one from your Sony dealer or
Sony service counter.

Software Downloads

Appendices

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

Sony Professional products web site homepage:
U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com
Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca
Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com
Europe, Middle East and Africa

Japan http://www.sonybsc.com
Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com
Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr
China http://pro.sony.com.cn

http://www.pro.sony.eu

Optional Accessories

Battery pack

BP-U30, BP-U60, BP-U60T, BP-U90
Battery charger/AC adaptor

BC-U1, BC-U2
SxS memory card

SxS PRO Series

SxS-1 Series
SxS memory card USB reader/writer

SBAC-US20
Media Adaptor

QDA-EX1 (for XQD memory cards)
MEAD-MS01 (for “Memory Stick PRO-HG
Duo” HX series)
MEAD-SD01 (for SDHC cards)

Wi-Fi adaptor

CBK-WA01

Wireless adapter

CBK-WA100

USB wireless LAN module

IFU-WLM3

Electret condenser microphone

ECM-VG1, ECM-673, ECM-674,
ECM-678, ECM-MS2, ECM-680S

Wireless microphone

UWP-V1*, UWP-V2*

Wide-conversion lens

VCL-HG0872K

Memory recording unit

HVR-MRC1K*

* To attach accessories to the rear accessory shoe,
use the optional cold shoe kit (part no.: X-2546­633-1).

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Notes

• Always make a test recording, and verify that
it was recorded successfully.
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
COMPENSATION O R REIMBURSEMENT
ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS
UNIT OR ITS RECORDING MEDIA,
EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR
ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE
SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF
ANY TYPE.

• Always verify that the unit is operating
properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
COMPENSATION O R REIMBURSEMENT
ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF
PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS
DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT,
EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY
PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF
THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER
REASON WHATSOEVER.

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