Sony PMW-300K1 User Manual

4-485-053-15(1)

Solid-State Memory Camcorder

PMW-300K1 PMW-300K2

Operating Instructions

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

Table of Contents

Overview

Preparations

Features ...................................................................................... 7

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

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

Zoom Lens (Supplied) .................................................. 13

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 ..................................................................... 20

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

Adjusting the Lens .................................................................. 25

Replacing the Lens ....................................................... 25

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length .............................. 27

Retrieving the Lens File ............................................... 28

Adjusting the Grip (PMW-300K1 only) ............................... 29

Using the IR Remote Commander ........................................ 29

Using SxS Memory Cards ...................................................... 30

About SxS Memory Cards ........................................... 30

Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card .................. 31

Switching Between SxS Memory Cards ...................... 31

Formatting an SxS Memory Card ................................ 31

Checking the Remaining Time Available for

Recording ............................................................... 32

Restoring an SxS Memory Card .................................. 32

Using Other Media .................................................................. 33

XQD Memory Cards .................................................... 33

SDHC Cards ................................................................. 33

USB Flash Drives ......................................................... 34

Using Wi-Fi Connection ......................................................... 35

Using the Web Menu ................................................... 35

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Recording

Using the Wi-Fi Remote Commander .......................... 36

Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 38

Changing Basic Settings ......................................................... 40

Video Formats .............................................................. 40

ND Filter ...................................................................... 41

White Balance .............................................................. 41

Markers/Zebra Patterns ................................................ 42

Gain .............................................................................. 42

Electronic Shutter ......................................................... 43

Iris ................................................................................ 43

Zoom ............................................................................ 44

Focus ............................................................................ 44

Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot) (PMW-300K1

only) ....................................................................... 45

Flickers ......................................................................... 45

Time Data ..................................................................... 46

Recording Audio Signals ........................................................ 46

Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones ........................ 46

Using External Inputs ................................................... 46

Using an External Microphone .................................... 46

Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels ........................ 47

Monitoring the Audio ................................................... 47

Useful Functions ...................................................................... 48

Color Bars/Reference Tone .......................................... 48

Shot Marks ................................................................... 48

OK/NG/KP Flags (for UDF/exFAT Only) .................. 48

OK Mark (for FAT HD Mode Only) ........................... 48

Rec Review .................................................................. 49

Assignable Buttons ....................................................... 49

Interval Recording ........................................................ 49

Frame Recording .......................................................... 50

Clip Continuous Recording (UDF/exFAT Only) ......... 51

Picture Cache Recording: Retroactively Record .......... 51

Slow & Quick Motion .................................................. 52

Freeze Mix: Image Alignment ..................................... 53

Picture Profiles ............................................................. 54

Deleting Clips ............................................................... 61

Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data ............................. 61

Planning Metadata ........................................................ 62

Playback

Thumbnail Screens ................................................................. 65

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Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen ....................... 65

Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen .................... 66

Playing Clips ............................................................................ 67

Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in

Sequence ................................................................ 67

Monitoring Audio ......................................................... 68

Cueing Up .................................................................... 68

Adding Shot Marks During Playback (UDF/exFAT/FAT

HD Mode) .............................................................. 68

Clip Operations ....................................................................... 68

Clip Operation Menus .................................................. 68

Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus ........... 69

Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip ............. 70

Adding/Deleting a Flag (UDF/exFAT Only) ............... 71

Adding/Deleting the OK Mark (FAT HD Mode

Only) ...................................................................... 71

Copying Clips ............................................................... 71

Deleting Clips ............................................................... 72

Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen ........................ 72

Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen (UDF/exFAT/FAT

HD Mode) .............................................................. 73

Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (UDF/exFAT/FAT HD

Mode) ..................................................................... 74

Changing the Index Frame (UDF/exFAT/FAT HD

Mode) ..................................................................... 74

Dividing a Clip (FAT HD Mode Only) ........................ 74

Status Displays

Showing the Status Screens .................................................... 75

Camera Status Screen ................................................... 75

Audio Status Screen ..................................................... 76

Video Status Screen ..................................................... 76

Button/Remote Status Screen ....................................... 76

Battery/Media Status Screen ........................................ 77

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Overview of the Setup Menus ................................................ 78

Setup Menu Layers ...................................................... 78

Basic Menu Operations .......................................................... 79

Setup Menu List ...................................................................... 81

CAMERA SET Menu .................................................. 81

AUDIO SET Menu ...................................................... 88

VIDEO SET Menu ....................................................... 90

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Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices .... 109

Operating Clips With a Computer ...................................... 110

Connecting via i.LINK (FAT only) ..................................... 112

External Synchronization ..................................................... 114

Operating via the REMOTE Connector ............................. 116

Appendices

Important Notes on Operation ............................................ 121

Formats and Limitations of Outputs .................................. 123

Saving and Loading Lens Files ............................................ 130

Backup Battery Replacement .............................................. 131

Troubleshooting .................................................................... 133

Error/Warning Indications .................................................. 135

Licenses .................................................................................. 138

Specifications ......................................................................... 141

VF SET Menu .............................................................. 92

TC/UB SET Menu ........................................................ 96

LENS File Menu .......................................................... 98

OTHERS Menu .......................................................... 100

Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External

Device .................................................................. 112

Nonlinear Editing ....................................................... 113

Recording External Input Signals .............................. 113

Operating the Menus of the Camcorder ..................... 117

Functions Operable via the REMOTE Connector ..... 118

Video Formats and Output Signals ............................ 123

Limitations of Inputs/Outputs .................................... 128

Setting Lens File Data ................................................ 130

Power .......................................................................... 133

Recording/Playback ................................................... 133

External Devices ........................................................ 134

Error Indications ......................................................... 135

Warning Indications ................................................... 135

MPEG-4 AVC Patent Portfolio License .................... 138

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ................... 138

Bitmap Fonts ..............................................................138

About OpenSSL ......................................................... 138

About JQuery,Sizzle.js ............................................... 140

Table of Contents

General ....................................................................... 141

Supplied Lens ............................................................. 144

Camera Section .......................................................... 144

Inputs/Outputs ............................................................ 145

Monitoring .................................................................. 145

Built-in Microphone ................................................... 146

Media .......................................................................... 146

Supplied Accessories ................................................. 146

Optional Accessories .................................................. 146

Index ....................................................................................... 149

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Overview

Features

Overview

The PMW-300 is a highly compact and highperformance XDCAM

memory cards as recording media. The

SxS imaging device used in the PMW-300 camcorder is a 1/2-inch type triple-chip “Exmor” sensor, and the PMW-300 has an effective pixel count of 1920 × 1080. Either the UDF, exFAT, or FAT file system can be used with recording media.

camcorder that uses

CMOS

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,” “XAVC Intra,” or “XAVC Long GOP” codec and SD recording in DVCAM/MPEG IMX format

The PMW-300 records 1920 × 1080 , 1440 × 1080 (MPEG-2 Long GOP mode only), and 1280 × 720 HD images using “MPEG-2 Long GOP,” “XAVC Intra,” or “XAVC 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. With exFAT, the bit rate is set to up to 112 Mbps (XAVC-I mode). When using a 128 GB SxS memory card, efficient compression methods allow for recording approximately 120 minutes of HD images at 112 Mbps (in XAVC-I mode), approximately 240 minutes of HD images at 50 Mbps (in HD422 mode, XAVC-L50 mode), approximately 360 minutes of HD images at 35 Mbps (in UDF/HQ mode, XAVC-L35 mode), and approximately 440 minutes of HD images at 25Mbps (XAVCL25 mode). Furthermore, the PMW-300 supports

recording and playback in DVCAM 25 Mbps format, recording and playback in MPEG IMX 50 Mbps format, and playback in MPEG IMX 40 Mbps/30 Mbps format.

High-quality uncompressed audio recording

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

Lens mount

The PMW-300 employs a lens mount (Sony 1/2inch type EX mount) of superior optical characteristics in a compact size, which permits an optionally available lens specifically designed for the PMW-300 to be mounted. (You can also use the VCL-614B2X.) You can use a conventional Sony 1/2-type bayonet mount lens by using the lens mount adapter (supplied with the PMW-300K2).

High-performance zoom lens (supplied)

The PMW-300 is equipped with a zoom lens specifically designed for the camcorder, to offer

Features

optimum shooting performance. Independent rings for zoom, focus, and iris adjustment give the

Overview

user a high level of smooth operational control. The lens has versatile functions for easy and precise focus adjustments.

• One-push Auto Focus

• MF Assist

• Optical Image Stabilizer (Steady Shot) (PMW300K1 only)

• Expanded Focus (for PMW-300K2, this function can be used by assigning it to an assignable button)

• 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.

Interval Recording function

You can perform intermittent recording at predetermined 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 PMW300 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-300 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.

A variety of functions and designs for high operability

• Depth-of-field indicator

• Brightness-level display

• Histogram indicator

• Color viewfinder incorporated with a 3.5-inch color LCD insid e: Flipping up th e eyepiece, you can also operate the camcorder while directly viewing the LCD.

• Eight 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

• Wi-Fi remote control function

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

Remote Commander are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

2)The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition

Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo 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.

supplied

Features

Part Identification

For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses.

Camcorder

The following illustration is the PMW-300K1.

Overview

Operation panel on the handle (page 11)

Rear connector panel (page 12)

Lens control block

(page 14)

Side operation panel

(page 11)

1. REC/TALLY lamp

2. Rear IR remote control receptor

3. Power switch (page 19)

4. BATT RELEASE button (page 18)

5. Battery pack receptacle (page 18)

6. Shoulder pad

It can be pulled out as follows:

Raise the lever at the bottom to unlock. Hold the lever raised when pulling out or pushing in the pad.

Card slot block (page 12)

Notes

• After pulling out the shoulder pad, lock it by tilting the lever.

• Do not place weight in excess of 1 kg on the pad.

7. Headphone connector (stereo mini jack)

(page 47)

8. WHT BAL (automatic white balance

adjustment) button (page 42)

Notes

Part Identification

The following illustration is the PMW-300K1.

Overview

Controls on the grip

(page 15)

1. Hooks for the shoulder strap

Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below.

2. Rear accessory shoe

3. External microphone holder (page 46)

4. Viewfinder (page 20)

5. Front accessory shoe

6. Built-in microphone (page 46)

7. REC/TALLY lamp

8. Front IR remote control receptor

9. Cable clamp (page 46)

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

type) and input selection (LINE/MIC/ MIC+48V) switches (page 46)

Part Identification

11. VF connector (26-pin) (page 20)

Operation panel on the handle

1. PLAY/PAUSE button (page 67)

2. F REV (fast reverse) button (page 68)

3. STOP/CAM button (page 65)

4. PREV (previous) button (page 68)

5. STATUS (status display on/off) button

(page 75)

6. THUMBNAIL button (page 65)

7. Joystick, SEL/SET (select/set) button

(page 79)

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

79)

9. On-handle ZOOM button (page 44)

10. F FWD (fast forward) button (page 68)

11. NEXT (clip directional jump) button

(page 68)

12. VOLUME (monitor volume) buttons

(page 47)

13. ASSIGN 8 (assignable 8) button (page 49)

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

selection) button (page 46)

15. CANCEL button

16. REC START/STOP button (page 39)

17. REC HOLD lever (page 39)

Side operation panel

Cover

When closing the cover, press this part.

1. ND FILTER select switch (page 41)

2. S&Q (slow & quick) Motion dial (page 52)

3. ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2/3/4/5/6/7 buttons

(page 49)

“Lens Info” is set to ASSIGN 1, “BRT Disp” is set to ASSIGN 2, “Histogram” is set to ASSIGN 3, and “Color Bars” is set to ASSIGN 4 by default.

4. FULL AUTO button and indicator (page

38)

5. Built-in speaker (page 68)

6. PICTURE PROFILE button (page 54)

7. AUDIO IN (audio input selection)

switches (page 46)

8. AUDIO SELECT (audio level control

mode selection) switches (page 47)

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

47)

10. SHUTTER switch (page 43)

11. GAIN switch (page 42)

12. WHITE BAL (white balance memory)

switch (page 41)

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

79)

14. SEL/SET dial (jog dial) (page 79)

It functions accordingly when you turn it up or down, or you push it horizontally.

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Part Identification

It is called the “jog dial” in the subsequent

Overview

operating instructions.

15. CANCEL button

16. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select)

button (page 31)

Card slot block

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

1. ACCESS lamps (page 31)

2. SxS memory card slots (page 31)

3. EJECT (SxS memory card eject) buttons

(page 31)

Viewfinder control panel

4. MIRROR switch (page 23)

5. DISPLAY switch (page 16)

6. ZEBRA switch (page 42)

Rear connector panel

1. HDMI OUT connector (page 109)

2. USB connector (type A) (page 34)

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

conforming to IEEE1394) (page 109)

4. USB connector (Mini B) (page 110)

5. SDI OUT connector (BNC type) (page 109)

6. VIDEO OUT (composite video output)

connector (BNC type) (page 109)

7. AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connector

(RCA pin jack) (page 113)

8. REMOTE connector (8-pin) (page 116)

9. TC IN/OUT (input/output change) switch

(page 116)

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

10. TC IN (timecode input)/TC OUT

(timecode output) connector (BNC type)

(page 115)

11. GENLOCK IN connector (BNC type)

(page 114, 115)

12. DC IN connector (page 19)

1. PEAKING control (page 45)

2. CONTRAST control (page 20)

3. BRIGHT control (page 20)

Part Identification

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 131)

The backup battery holder is exposed when the shoulder pad is pulled out.

Zoom Lens (Supplied)

PMW-300K2

Controls on the grip

(page 15)

Lens control block (page 14)

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PMW-300K1

Lens control block (page 14)

Full

STEAD

SHOT

81.2

IRIS

1.9

2.8

MANU

A U

T O

5.6

OFF

5.8

FOCUS

MANU

A U

PUSH AF

T O

Controls on the gri p

(page 15)

RELEASE

T OP

T A R

REVIEW REC

FOCUS

EX P ANDED

IRIS

ZOOM

MANU SERVO

LENS

REMOTE

1. Lens hood

2. Lens cap open/close lever (page 38)

(PMW-300K1 only)

3. ZOOM switch (page 44)

4. LENS REMOTE connector (page 44)

5. F.f. button (PMW-300K2 only)

Press when adjusting the flange focal length (distance from the mounting flange to the film plane) (page 27).

Part Identification

PMW-300K1

To remove the lens hood

Overview

1 Loosen the hood fixing screw, 2 turn the hood in the direction of the arrow, 3 then pull it out.

Lens control block

PMW-300K1

12 3

Hood fixing screw

To reattach the hood

Align the marks on the hood with those on the camcorder, turn it in the opposite direction from that when you removed it, then tighten the fixing screw.

PMW-300K2

To remove the lens hood

1 Turn the lens to the direction of the arrow. 2 Remove the lens.

To reattach the hood

Align the marks on the hood (FREE z) with those on the camcorder, turn it in the opposite direction of the arrow, then fix it.

FULL

ft15

310mm5

10 30

15 25 40 81.210

5.8

STEADY

SHOT

IRIS

MANU AUTO

MACRO

OFF ON

FOCUS

MANU AUTO

PUSH AF

8 5.6 4 2.8 1.916

PMW-300K2

1. Focus ring (page 44)

2. Zoom ring (page 27)

3. Iris ring (page 44)

4. STEADY SHOT button (page 45) (PMW-

300K1 only)

5. IRIS switch (page 43) (PMW-300K1 only)

6. MACRO switch (page 45)

7. FOCUS switch (page 45)

8. PUSH AF (momentary auto focus) button

(page 45)

4 5

Part Identification

Controls on the grip

PMW-300K1

PMW-300K2

1. RELEASE (grip release) button (page 29)

(PMW-300K1 only)

2. START/STOP (recording start/stop)

button (page 38) (PMW-300K1) VTR (recording start/stop) button (page

38) (PMW-300K2)

3. REC REVIEW button (page 39) (PMW-

300K1) RET button (page 39) (PMW-300K2)

4. EXPANDED FOCUS button (page 44)

(PMW-300K1 only)

5. Servo zoom lever (page 44)

6. IRIS button (page 44) (PMW-300K1)

IRIS PUSH AUTO button (page 44) (PMW-300K2)

7. IRIS (iris adjusting mode selection) switch

(page 43) (PMW-300K2 only)

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 48,

page 68)

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 (select/set)

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

PUSH SET

STOP

FFWDFREV

PUSH AFREC PAUSE

12 13

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Part Identification

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On-Screen Indications

While recording (or standing by to record), setting the DISPLAY switch of the viewfinder to ON displays the statuses and settings of this unit on the 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 VF SET menu (page 94).

[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 49).

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

(page 17).

29/30fps

F1.62

1. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage

indication [M] (page 18)

2. i.LINK status indication (page 112)

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

Cache Recording in progress

When using Clip Continuous Recording, indicates that a clip is being continued. “CONT” flashing: When using Clip Continuous Recording, indicates that there is no continuing clip.

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 Standby for Cache Recording

4. Media status indication

Memory card in slot A is active.

Memory card in slot B is active.

5. Time data indication [M] (page 46)

6. Media remaining indication [M] (page 32)

7. Zoom position indication [M] (page 44)

8. Wide-conversion lens setting indicator [M]

(page 87)

WConv When “Wide Conversion” of the

STD

EX When “Wide Conversion” of the

08 When “Wide Conversion” of the

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

CAMERA SET menu is set to “On”

CAMERA SET menu is set to “Off,” and the lens extender for a exchanged lens is set to on

CAMERA SET menu is set to “Off,” and the lens shrinker for a exchanged lens is set to on

9. Synchronous recording display [M]

(page 109)

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

10. Brightness level indication [M][A]

11. ND FILTER position [M]

Displays the selected ND filter number (page

41).

ND1: 1/4 ND, ND2: 1/16 ND, ND3: 1/64ND

12. TLCS mode indication [M][D] (page 86)

Backlight mode

Standard mode

STD

Spotlight mode

13. Steady Shot indication [M][D] (page 45)

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

mode) (page 44)

15. White balance mode and color

temperature indications [M][D] (page 41)

16. Picture profile indication [M][D] (page 54)

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

18. Iris position indication [M][D] (page 43)

19. Gain indication [M][D] (page 42)

20. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication

[M][D] (page 43)

21. Audio level meters [M]

22. Histogram indication [M][A]

23. Video level cautioning indication [M]

/Recommended ND filter number indication/Clip uploading status indication

24. Media remaining space indication for the

CBK-WA100 Wireless Adapter (not supplied)

25. Wi-Fi status indication of the CBK-

WA100 Wireless Adapter (not supplied)

26. 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

27. Video Format indication [M] (page 40)

28. Clip name indication [M] (page 39)

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 102) 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 38).

1 When the camcorder’s st atus or settings

are displayed on the screen, press the SEL/SET button (page 11) or the jog dial (page 11).

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 Move the joystick (page 11) 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 Move the joystick or rotate the jog dial

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

The menu disappears, and the new setting is displayed.

Overview

On-Screen Indications

Preparations

Power Supply

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

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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

The life expectancy of the AC adapter and the electrolytic capacitor is about 5 years under normal operating temperatures and normal usage (8 hours per day; 25 days per month). If usage exceeds the above normal usage frequency, the life expectancy may be reduced correspondingly.

The battery terminal 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.

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 a Battery Pack

Fully insert the battery pack into the battery pack receptacle (page 9), then slide it down to lock it. To remove the battery pack, press and hold the BATT RELEASE button (page 9), 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 pack immediately after use m ay not be able to be fully recharged.

• The high-capacity BP-U90 Battery Pack is large, and protrudes from the camcorder when attached.

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 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.

WARNING

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

Power Supply

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 102) in the OTHERS menu.

Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

Connection example: when connecting BC-U1

Cable clamp

Turning the Power On/Off

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

9) to the ON position (the ? position). The power

indicator lights when the camcorder is turned on. 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.

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1 Connect the DC power output cable of

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

2 Connect the power cord of the BC-U1 to

an AC power source.

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

DC OUT position.

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Setting the Clock Adjusting the Viewfinder

When you turn the camcorder on for the first time after purchasing or replacing the backup battery (page 131), the Initial Setting display appears on

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the 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

Move the joystick (page 11) or turn the jog dial (page 11) 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 display disappears, “Time Zone” (page 100) and “Clock Set” (page 100) 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.

You can adjust the angle and the display conditions of the viewfinder for best viewing in various shooting situations. These adjustments of the viewfinder have no effect on pictures being recorded.

Attaching the supplied viewfinder

Note

When attaching the viewfinder, make notes of the following points.

• Be sure to turn off the camcorder before coupling the viewfinder connector to the camcorder’s VF connector (26-pin). If you make this connection when the camcorder is turned on, the viewfinder may not function properly.

• Couple the viewfinder connector firmly to the camcorder’s VF connector (26-pin). If the coupling is loose, noise may appear on the video.

1 1 Loosen the fixing lever, 2 while

pulling the slide stopper, 3 attach the viewfinder to the viewfinder fitting shoe, then 4 tighten the fixing lever.

Setting the Clock / Adjusting the Viewfinder

Slide stopper

Fixing lever

2 1 Loosen the screw, 2 slide the cover

of the VF connector, then 3 remove the cover.

3 Couple the viewfinder connector to the

VF connector (26-pin).

Viewfinder connector

4 Reattach the cover of the VF connector.

Push the tabs into the slots and slide the cover over.

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Note

Make sure that the cover of the VF connector is attached. If the cover is not attached, the coupling is loose and noise may appear on the video.

5 Route the cable as illustrated, using the

clamps.

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Adjusting the focus in the viewfinder

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

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You can also attach a commercially available 52mm aperture diopter compensation lens.

Eyepiece focusing ring

Adjusting the contrast and brightness

Use the control knobs on the back panel of the viewfinder.

CONTRAST control

BRIGHT control

Switching between color and monochrome modes

For the viewfinder display, color or monochrome display can be selected. Select “VF” from the VF SET menu then select “Mode.” Select “B&W” if checking the subject and focusing are easier on the monochrome display. If you assign “VF Mode” to one of the assignable buttons (see page 49), you can switch between color and monochrome by pressing the button.

Adjusting the position (distance from your eye)

Loosening the fixing lever below the handle (rotating it toward the viewfinder) permits you to horizontally pull out the supp ort bar and move the viewfinder forward or rearward with the support bar as the axis.

1 Adjust the horizontal position.

Fixing lever

Tighten

CONTRAST: For adjusting the contrast BRIGHT: For adjusting the brightness

When you view the knob from the front, clockwise rotation increases the level and counterclockwise rotation decreases it.

Adjusting the color

These adjustments can be made using the VF SET menu. Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode. Select VF SET menu then “VF” from the menu, and adjust “Color.”

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 79.

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Loosen

Notes

• Depending on the position or angle of the viewfinder, the viewfinder may interfere with the hooks for the shoulder strap. Adjust the horizontal position to avoid interference between the viewfinder and hooks.

• When adjusting the horizontal position of the viewfinder with the handle in your hand, be careful so your fingers do not come in contact with the viewfinder.

2 Move the viewfinder forward or

rearward for the best position.

Fixing lever

Tighten the fixing lever after the adjustments.

Notes

• When you move the viewfinder forward or rearward, the angle of the viewfinder varies simultaneously. Adjust the angle for your best position after tightening the fixing lever.

• When adjusting the front and back position of the viewfinder with the handle in your hand, be careful so your fingers do not come in contact with the viewfinder.

Adjusting the angle

You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder.

Notes

• If the fixing lever below the handle is loose, the position may vary when you adjust the angle. Be sure to tighten the lever in advance.

• When adjusting the angle of the viewfinder with the handle in your hand, be careful so your fingers do not come in contact with the viewfinder.

To read the displayed menu and messages in this condition, set the MIRROR switch to ON so that the textual information is converted to the readable direction.

MIRROR switch

Lifting up the viewfinder mirror and eyepiece

You can view the LCD screen inside the viewfinder or its mirrored image by lifting up the viewfinder mirror or the eyepiece.

To lift up the viewfinder mirror

Push the clip on the bottom to release and flip up the viewfinder mirror. It locks at the 120-degree position.

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Fixing lever

To reverse the image

The viewfinder can be rotated as much as 180 degrees toward the direction facing the subject.

LCD screen

Adjusting the Viewfinder

To detach the viewfinder mirror

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Opening/detaching the eyepiece

You can directly view the LCD screen inside the viewfinder by opening the eyepiece.

To open

Push the clip on the bottom to release and flip up the eyepiece. It locks at the 120-degree position.

1 Push the clip on the bottom to release.

2 Flip up the viewfinder mirror.

3 Slide the knob on the top to the opposite

side of the viewfinder mirror.

4 Detach the viewfinder mirror by

horizontally sliding it.

Adjusting the Viewfinder

To detach

Adjusting the Lens

1 Push the clip on the bottom to release.

2 Flip up the eyepiece.

3 Slide the knob on the top to the opposite

side of the eyepiece.

4 Detach the eyepiece by horizontally

sliding it.

The suppli ed lens is called “e xclusive lens” in this manual.

Caution

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

Replacing the Lens

In addition to the supplied zoom lens, a wide zoom lens (XS8x4AS-XB8) exclusively for the PMW-300 is available as an option. By using the lens mount adapter (supplied with the PMW-300K2), a Sony 1/2-type bayonet mount lens can be mounted. Note, however, that available functions, menu settings and performance may be restricted with non-exclusive lens.

For non-exclusive but usable lenses, consult your Sony service representative.

Note

Turn off the camcorder before replacing the lens.

Removing the lens supplied with the PMW-300K1

To remove the supplied lens, proceed as follows:

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1 While holding the lens, turn the lens

mount lever upward until it stops.

2 Pull the lens forward to remove.

Adjusting the Lens

Notes

• When another lens is not immediately attached, attach the supplied lens mount cap and secure it by turning the lens mount lever downward.

• When a non-exclusive lens is mounted for the first time, it may take about 20 seconds to start up the camcorder.

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Attaching the lens supplied with the PMW-300K1

To attach the supplied lens, proceed as follows: The optional Sony 1/2-inch type EX mount lens can also be mounted in the same manner.

1 Align the alignment pin of the lens with

the recess at the top of the mou nt section of the camcorder and set the lens in place.

Lens mount adapter (supplied with the PMW-300K2)

1 Align the alignment pin of the lens mount

adapter with the recess at the top of the mount section and set the adapter in place.

2 Turn the lens mount lever of the

camcorder downward. (Keep the lens mount lever of the lens mount adapter in the upper position.)

2 Attach the lens.

2 Turn the lens mount lever downward.

Attaching the lens supplied with the PMW-300K2

Use the lens mount adapter (supplied with the PMW-300K2).

1 Attach the lens mount adapter to the

camcorder.

Adjusting the Lens

1 Align the alignment pin of the lens with

the recess of the lens mount adapter and set the lens in place.

2 Turn the lens mount lever of the lens

mount adapter downward.

To detach the lens, reverse the above procedure.

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

It is necessary to adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the lens flange to the plane of the image along the optical axis) if the focus does not match properly from telephoto to wide angle during zoom operations. Repeated adjustment is not necessary as long as the same lens is used.

PMW-300K1

ZOOM switch

PMW-300K2

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IRIS switch

ZOOM switch

Zoom ring

Focus ring

Zoom ring

IRIS switch

With the supplied or optional exclusive 1/2-inch EX Mount lens, the flange focal length can be adjusted automatically by the menu operation.

Notes

• If a subject of insufficient contrast is used, or if the camcorder or subject moves during the adjustment, adjustment cannot be made properly. Once the adjustment begins, do not touch the camcorder body or lens until it ends.

• When the Shutter is in SLS mode, be sure to set the SLS setting to OFF before starting the adjustment.

• Be careful that no light source, such as a lamp, the sun, or a bright window, is in field of view during flange focal length adjustment.

1 Set the power switch to ON.

2 Set the IRIS switch to AUTO.

3 Place a high-contrast subject, such as a

flange focal length adjustment chart, about 3 m (10 ft.) away from the

Adjusting the Lens

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camcorder, and light it well enough to provide a sufficient video output level.

Retrieving the Lens File

By your storing the data (such as compensation data) specific to the lenses in files, required adjustments and compensation can be performed merely by retrieving the appropriate file when changing lenses.

approx. 3 m

4 Set the ZOOM switch to SERVO

(Power Zoom mode).

5 Press the MENU button to set the

camcorder to Menu mode, and select

(the LENS File menu) then “Auto

FB Adjust” from the menu.

6 Move the cursor to “Execute” then

press the joystick or the jog dial.

The adjustment begins.

For the PMW-300K2, you can adjust the flange focal length by pressing and holding the F.f. button on the bottom of the grip.

During adjustment

The in-progress message is displayed.

When the adjustment finished properly

The completion message is displayed.

If the adjustment fails

An error message appears. Check the conditions of the subject and lighting then perform the adjustment again.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 79.

When a lens other than the exclusive lenses is used, adjust the flange focal length manually.

When using an exclusive lens

The optimum compensation data for the exclusive lens is stored in the corresponding lens file at the factory to be automatically retrieved (with LENS File menu “Auto Recall: On”).

When using a non-exclusive lens

You can use the lens file in which you stored the compensation data for the lens, using the LENS File menu.

For the storage method, see “Saving and Loading Lens Files” on page 130.

When you mount a serial lens

The corresponding file is automatically retrieved.

When you mount a non-serial lens

Retrieve the corresponding lens file, using the LENS File menu.

1 Press the MENU button to set the

camcorder to Menu mode and select the LENS menu.

2 Select “Recall Mem,” “Recall SxS,” or

“Recall USB” from “Operation” of the LENS File menu, then the corresponding lens file from the list.

3 When the confirmation message is

displayed, select “Execute.”

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 79.

Adjusting the Lens

Adjusting the Grip

Using the IR Remote

(PMW-300K1 only)

The grip rotates approx. 120 degrees to support a variety of shooting styles. Holding the RELEASE button pressed, slowly rotate the grip.

Grip

RELEASE

RELEASE button

Click positions are provided at each 15 degrees. Release the RELEASE button at the desired click position to lock the grip.

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

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

100) and set “IR Remote” to “On.”

To activate using an assignable button

Assigning “IR Remote” to one of the assignable buttons (page 49) 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.

Preparations

Adjusting the Grip (PMW-300K1 only) / Using the IR Remote Commander

Replacing the battery in the IR Remote

Commander

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

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1 Hold down the lock lever 1, pull out

the battery holder 2, and remove the battery.

2 Place a new battery in the battery

holder with the + symbol facing upward 1, then push the battery holder into th e 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.

Using SxS Memory Cards

This camcorder records audio and video on SxS memory cards (optional) inserted in the card slots.

About SxS Memory Cards

Usable SxS memory cards

Use the following Sony-made SxS memory cards. Operations are not guaranteed with memory ca rds 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.

CAUTION

Using SxS Memory Cards

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