Sony PMW-200, PMW-100 User Manual

Printed in China

4-425-716-17(1)

Solid-State Memory Camcorder

PMW-200 PMW-100

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.

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

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

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

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

WARNING

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

For the customers in the U.S.A.

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

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

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device

pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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

For the customers in Canada

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

For the customers in Europe

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

• EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)

• EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity)

This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

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

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 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 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.

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

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

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For the customers in Canada

SONY LIMITED WARRANTY

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

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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

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

- Please visit

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.

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 au Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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

vous 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.

- Rendez-

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. 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.

Table of Contents

Overview

Preparations

Part Identification ..................................................................... 9

Camcorder ...................................................................... 9

Power Supply ........................................................................... 14

Using a Battery Pack .................................................... 14

Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................................. 15

Turning the Power On/Off ........................................... 15

Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 15

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ....................... 16

Adjusting the LCD Monitor ......................................... 16

Adjusting the Viewfinder ............................................. 16

Using the IR Remote Commander ........................................ 17

Using SxS Memory Cards ...................................................... 18

About SxS Memory Cards ........................................... 18

Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card .................. 18

Switching Between SxS Memory Cards ...................... 19

Formatting an SxS Memory Card ................................ 19

Checking the Remaining Time Available for

Recording ............................................................... 19

Restoring an SxS Memory Card .................................. 19

Recording

Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 21

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Overview of the Setup Menus ................................................ 24

Setup Menu Layers ...................................................... 24

Basic Menu Operations .......................................................... 25

Table of Contents

Appendices

Specifications ........................................................................... 27

General ......................................................................... 27

Lens .............................................................................. 29

Camera Block ............................................................... 29

Inputs/Outputs .............................................................. 30

Displays ........................................................................ 31

Internal Microphone ..................................................... 31

Media Slot Block .......................................................... 31

Package Configuration ................................................. 31

Optional Accessories .................................................... 31

Table of Contents

Overview

Part Identification

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

Camcorder

PMW-200

Lens control block

Overview

Operation panel on the handle

2345

Rear connector panel

7 8

Card slot blockSide operation panel

PMW-100

Operation panel on the handle

123

Rear connector panel

7 8

12 11 10

Card slot blockSide operation panel

Part Identification

1. Lens hood

Overview

2. Headphone connector (stereo mini jack)

3. Rear IR remote control receptor

4. Power switch

5. BATT RELEASE button

6. Eyepiece focusing knob (PMW-100 only)

7. DC IN connector

8.Battery pack receptacle

9.WHITE BAL (automatic white balance

adjustment) button (PMW-200)

10. EXPOSURE dial/button (PMW-100)

11. FOCUS/ZOOM switch (PMW-100 only)

12. Lens operation ring (PMW-100 only)

13. Lens cap open/close lever (PMW-200 only)

PMW-200

Controls on the grip

1. Viewfinder

2. Rear accessory shoe

3. External microphone holder

4. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor

5. Front accessory shoe

6. Built-in microphone

7. REC/TALLY lamp

8. Front IR remote control receptor/

NightShot IR transmitter (PMW-100 only)

9. Lens cap (PMW-100 only)

10. Built-in speaker

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

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

12. Hooks for the shoulder strap

13. Eyepiece focusing knob (PMW-200 only)

14. Microphone cable holder (PMW-200 only)

23 4 56

10 9

7812

Operation panel on the handle

1 2 3 4

5 6

7 8

11 12

13 14

15 16

17 18

PLAY/PAUSE button

2.F REV (fast reverse) button

Part Identification

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

9. On-handle ZOOM button

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 (PMW-200 only)

1. Focus ring

2. Zoom ring

3. IRIS switch

4. Iris ring

5. ND FILTER select switch

6. MACRO switch

7. FOCUS switch

8. PUSH AF (momentary auto focus) button

Side operation panel

12 3 45 6

12 13

11109

FOCUS (focus adjustment mode) switch (PMW-100 only)

14 15 16

2.PUSH AF (momentary auto focus) button

(PMW-100 only)

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.SHUTTER switch

10. GAIN switch

11. WHITE BAL (white balance memory)

switch

12. ASSIGN (assignable 5) button (PMW-

200)

13. WHITE BAL (automatic white balance

adjustment) button (PMW-100)

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

Overview

Part Identification

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