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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.
© 2013 Sony Corporation
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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
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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
1)
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.
1)
camcorder that uses
1)
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
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optimum shooting performance. Independent
rings for zoom, focus, and iris adjustment give the
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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,
1)
, 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.
2)
1)
supplied
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Part Identification
For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses.
Camcorder
The following illustration is the PMW-300K1.
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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
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The following illustration is the PMW-300K1.
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Controls on the grip
(page 15)
1. Hooks for the shoulder strap
Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown
below.
4
3
2
1
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)
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11. VF connector (26-pin) (page 20)
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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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It is called the “jog dial” in the subsequent
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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)
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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)
AF
Full
STEAD
MF
Y
SHOT
81.2
ft
40
mm
IRIS
1.9
25
30
2.8
10
MANU
15
A
U
T
O
4
MA
C
R
5
15
O
10
5.6
3
10
8
OFF
ON
5.8
FOCUS
16
C
MANU
A
U
PUSH AF
T
O
Controls on the gri p
(page 15)
RELEASE
S
T
OP
S
T
A
R
T/
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).
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PMW-300K1
To remove the lens hood
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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
2
1
Hood fixing screw
3
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.
AF
FULL
MF
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
C
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)
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5
6
7
8
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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
.
m
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
z
ZOOM
W
SUB CLIP
PLAY/PAUSE
PUSH SET
9
10
STOP
>
xu
FFWDFREV
M
X
11
PUSH AFREC PAUSE
12
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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).
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.
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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
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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)
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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
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Preparations
Power Supply
You can use a battery pack or AC power via an
AC adaptor.
Preparations
For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and
AC adaptor listed below:
Lithium-ion Battery Pack
BP-U30
BP-U60
BP-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.
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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
1
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.
Preparations
2
3
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
Preparations
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
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Slide stopper
Fixing lever
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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.
Preparations
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
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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.
Preparations
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
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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.
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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.
Preparations
Fixing lever
To reverse the image
The viewfinder can be rotated as much as 180
degrees toward the direction facing the subject.
2
LCD screen
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To detach the viewfinder mirror
Preparations
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.
2
1
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
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To detach
3
4
Adjusting the Lens
3
4
2
1
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:
Preparations
1 While holding the lens, turn the lens
mount lever upward until it stops.
2 Pull the lens forward to remove.
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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.
Preparations
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.
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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.
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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
Preparations
IRIS
switch
ZOOM switch
Zoom ring
Focus 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
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Preparations
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.
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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
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Replacing the battery in the IR Remote
1
Commander
Use a commercially available CR2025 lithium
battery. Do not use any battery other than a
CR2025.
Preparations
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
2.
With the + symbol upward
2
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.
2
1
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
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.
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Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card
Switching Between SxS Memory Cards
Inserting an SxS memory card
1 Open the cover of the card slot block
(page 12).
2 Insert the SxS memory card into the slot
with the SxS label facing right.
The ACCESS lamp (page 12) 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 Sx S 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 12), 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.
When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card
slots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button
(page 12) to select the card you wish to use.
If a card becomes fu ll during recording, switching
to the other card is automatically executed.
Note
The SLOT SELECT button is disabled while playback is
in progress. Switching is not executed even if you press
the button. The button is enabled while the thumbnail
screen is displayed (page 65).
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 viewfinder screen.
Format the card as instructed in “To execute
formatting” below.
To execute formatting
Using “Format Media” (page 105) 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.
Preparations
Using SxS Memory Cards
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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.
Preparations
Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording
While recording (or standing by to record), you
can check the time remaining for the SxS memory
cards loaded in the card slots on the viewfinder
screen (page 16).
The available time for recording with the current
video format (recording bit rate) is calculated
according to the remaining space of each card and
displayed in time units of minutes.
The remaining can also be checked in a meter
format on the Battery/Media status screen (page
77).
Note
A icon appears if the memory card is writeprotected.
Replacing an SxS memory card
• If the available time on two cards in total
becomes less than 5 minutes, a message “Media
Near Full,” flashing of the tally lamps, and a
beep sound will warn you. Replace the cards
with those with sufficient space.
• If you continue recording until the total
remaining time reaches zero, the message
changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.
Note
Approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one SxS
memory card at maximum.
If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit, the
remaining time indication becomes “0,” and the message
“Media Full” is displayed.
Restoring an SxS Memory Card
If an error occurs with data in a memory card for
some reason, the card must be restored.
If an SxS memory card that needs to be restored
is loaded, a message that prompts you to execute
a restore operation is displayed on the viewfinder
screen.
To restore a card
Select “Execute” by moving the joystick 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 (page 71) of the
camcorder or the dedicated application
software (supplied) (page 111).
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.
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.
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Using Other Media
Notes
• A media adaptor cannot obtain the high reliability and
durability equivalent to an SxS memory card for
professional use.
• Not all memory cards have been tested and are not
guaranteed to work with this camcorder. For
compatible memory cards, contact your Sony dealer.
XQD Memory Cards
By using an optional QDA-EX1 Media Adaptor,
you can insert an XQD memory card into the SxS
memory card slot and use it instead of an SxS
memory card.
Usable XQD memory cards
XQD memory card S series
XQD memory card N series
For details on using a QDA-EX1 Media Adaptor,
refer to the instruction manual supplied with it.
Notes
• High-speed playback (page 11) may not be properly
achieved with an XQD memory card.
• Slow Motion recording by the Slow & Quick Motion
recording function (page 52) cannot be made with an
XQD memory card.
Formatting
When you use an XQD memory card with this
camcorder, formatting is required.
An XQD memory card to be used with this
camcorder must be formatted using the format
function of this camcorder.
It is also necessary to format an XQD memory
card for use if a caution message is displayed
when you mount the XQD memory card.
For an XQD memory card that was formatted
with another system unsupported by this
camcorder, the message “Unsupported File
System” is displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Format the XQD memory card as instructed
below.
To execute formatting
Using “Format Media” (page 105) in the
OTHERS menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot
A) or “Media(B)” (slot B), then select
“Execute.”
An in-progress message and status bar (%) are
displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red.
When formatting is completed, a completion
message is displayed for three seconds.
Note
When formatting, all data in an XQD memory card—
including protected images—are erased and cannot be
restored.
Connection between the camcorder and a PC
To use an XQD memory card in which data have
been recorded with an XDCAM/XDCAM EXseries product, insert it into the slot of the
camcorder and connect between the PC and this
camcorder using a USB cable.
To use media formatted with this camcorder in
the slots of other devices
Make a backup of the media, then format it using
the other device.
SDHC Cards
Use of the optional MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor
permits you to insert an SDHC card to the SxS
memory card slot and use it for recording and
playback in the same way as with an SxS memory
card.
Usable SDHC card
Class 10 SDHC card
For details on use of the MEAD-SD02 Media
Adaptor, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the respective adaptor.
Notes
• High-speed playback (page 11) may not be properly
achieved with an SDHC card.
• Slow Motion recording by the Slow & Quick Motion
recording function (page 52) cannot be made with an
SDHC card.
• SDHC cards do not support recording with UDF/
exFAT.
Formatting
When you use an SDHC card with this
camcorder, formatting is required.
An SDHC card to be used with this camcorder
must be formatted using the format function of
this camcorder.
It is also necessary to format an SDHC card for
use if a caution message is displayed when you
mount the SDHC card.
Preparations
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For an SDHC card that was formatted with
another system unsupported by this camcorder,
the message “Unsupported File System” is
displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Format the SDHC card as instructed below.
To execute formatting
Using “Format Media” (page 105) in the
Preparations
OTHERS menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot
A) or “Media(B)” (slot B), then select
“Execute.”
An in-progress message and status bar (%) are
displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red.
When formatting is completed, a completion
message is displayed for three seconds.
Note
When formatting, all data in an SDHC card including
protected images are erased and cannot be restored.
Connection between the camcorder and a PC
To use an SDHC card in which data have been
recorded with an XDCAM/XDCAM EX-series
product, insert it into the slot of the camcorder
and connect between the PC and this camcorder
using a USB cable.
To use media formatted with this camcorder in
the slots of other devices
Make a backup of the media, then format it using
the other device.
USB Flash Drives
In UDF/exFAT mode, you can connect a USB
flash drive to the USB connector (type A) (page
12) to record, save and load the following data.
• “Loading a Planning Metadata file” (page 62)
• “Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data” (page
61)
The following Sony USB flash drives are
recommended for use with this camcorder.
• USM-M Series
Notes
• Use USB flash drives with a capacity of 4 GB to 32
GB.
• USB flash drives other than tho se listed above may not
be recognized if connected to the USB connector (type
A).
When using the USB connector
Select “USB A” in “RM/USB A Sel” of the
OTHERS menu.
Notes
• No signal can output from the VIDEO connector in this
setting.
• The character information cannot be output regardless
of the “SDI/HDMI/Video Out Super” setting.
Formatting (Initializing) USB Flash
Drives
USB flash drives must be formatted with the
FAT32 file system.
Note
Before using a drive, format it on this camcorder or a PC.
If a drive formatted on a PC cannot be used, format it on
the camcorder.
1 Connect a USB flash drive to the USB
connector (type A).
If the drive is unformatted or has been
formatted to other specifications, a message
to confirm whether formatting is to be
executed appears on the viewfinder screen.
2 Using the joystick or the jog dial, select
“Execute,” then press the SEL/SET
button or the jog dial.
The in-progress message and status bar (%)
are displayed, then formatting starts.
When formatting is completed, the message
“Format USB Memory Done” is displayed.
The \MSSONY\PRO\XDCAM\MEMDISC
folder and the \General\Sony\Planning folder
are automatically created in the drive.
If the format operation fails
A format operation may fail because the USB
flash drive is write protected, or because it is not
the type of drive specified for use with this
camcorder.
In this case, an error message appears. Follow the
instructions in the error message and exchange
the drive for one that can be used with this
camcorder.
Restoring USB Flash Drives
When you load a USB flash drive that cannot be
mounted normally because the file system is
destroyed, a message appears on the viewfinder
screen to ask whether you want to restore it.
Using the joystick or the jog dial, select
“Execute,” then press the SEL/SET button or the
jog dial. Formatting starts and a progress (%)
indication appears.
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When formatting is completed, the message
“Restore USB Memory” is displayed.
Using Wi-Fi Connection
“XQD” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Mounting an optional IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless
LAN Module on this camcorder allows a Wi-Fi
connection between a computer and the
camcorder.
You can also connect the camcorder and computer
via Wi-Fi by using the optional CBK-WA100
Wireless Adapter. For details on connection and
operation of the CBK-WA100, refer to the Operating
Instructions supplied with the CBK-WA100.
Making a Wi-Fi connection between a computer
and the camcorder enables you to do the
following.
• Send planning metadata created on a computer to the
camcorder, and set names of clips to shoot and shot
marks for shooting.
Notes
• The IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module (sold
separately) may not be available in some countries/
regions.
• Attach/remove the IFU-WLM3 after the camcorder is
turned off.
• An i.LINK connection and USB wireless LAN module
cannot be used at the same time. When using a wireless
connection with an IFU-WLM3 inserted directly into
the USB connector (typeA), do not connect a device to
the i.LINK connector.
• If you use a wireless device near the camcorder, the
camcorder may not work correctly. Turn the wireless
device off near the camcorder.
When using the USB connector
Select “USB A” in “RM/USB A Sel” of the
OTHERS menu.
Notes
• No signal can output from the VIDEO connector in this
setting.
• The character information cannot be output regardless
of the “SDI/HDMI/Video Out Super” setting.
Preparations
Using the Web Menu
You can operate the Web menu built in the
camcorder from a computer when it is connected
to the camcorder via a Wi-Fi connection.
The Web menu allows you to check the
camcorder’s information/setting status, and
upload Planning Metadata.
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Note
You cannot access the Web menu while
recording/playing. (You cannot send/receive a
file via a Wi-Fi connection.)
To upload a planning metadata file
1 Insert a media such as an SxS memory
card.
Example Web menu
Preparations
Product Information
• Model name
• Serial No.
Network
• MAC Address
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
Wi-Fi Status
• Wireless Mode
•SSID
• Type
• Channel
• Authentication (network authentication)
• Data Encryption (data encryption)
Planning Metadata
Clicking “Upload” displays the Planning
Metadata screen which allows upload of a
planning metadata file (page 36).
Note
The configuration of items displayed in the Web
menu varies depending on the browser you are
using.
To display the Web menu
1 Launch a browser on the computer, and
navigate to “http://<camcorder’s IP
address> (the “IP Address” setting in
“Network” of the OTHERS menu)”.
Example (when the IP address is
“192.168.1.10”): Type “http://
192.168.1.10/” in the address bar.
If the connection is complete, a dialog
appears asking you to enter the user name
and password.
2 Enter the user name and password, and
click “OK.”
User name: admin
Password: pmw-300 (Lower-case the model
name.)
2 Click “Upload” in the Web menu.
The Planning Metadata screen appears.
3 Click “Select” to show Choose File
dialog.
4 Select the planning metadata file you
want to upload, and then click “Open”.
The path of the selected file appears.
5 Click “Execute”.
The planning metadata file is loaded into the
camcorder’s memory and stored in the
media.
“OK” appears in the Status field when the
transfer is complete.
Using the Wi-Fi Remote Commander
When a Wi-Fi connection is established between
a device such as smartphone, tablet, PC, etc., and
the camcorder, the Wi-Fi remote commander
appears on the device screen and the device can
be used as a remote commander.
You can start/stop recording, adjust iris/focus/
zoom, etc., with a Wi-Fi connected device. This
function is useful for setting the camcorder in a
remote place, such as the top of a crane, etc.
Notes
• When iris is not set to auto, “IRIS” slider operation and
ON/OFF setting of “Auto IRIS” are not available.
• When the focus ring is pulled rearward, “FOCUS”
slider operation and ON/OFF setting of “Auto Focus”
are not available.
• When the ZOOM switch is set to “MANUAL,”
“ZOOM” slider operation is not available.
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The displays of Wi-Fi remote commander
For smartphone
For Tablet
To display the Wi-Fi remote commander
To display the Wi-Fi remote commander on a
device screen, settings are required on both the
device and camcorder.
Camcorder settings
1 Set “Wi-Fi” in “Wi-Fi” of the OTHERS
menu to “Enable.”
2 Set “Wi-Fi Remote” in “Wi-Fi” of the
OTHERS menu to “On.”
Device settings
Set the smartphone, tablet, PC, etc., to be used as
the Wi-Fi remote commander.
1 Make a Wi-Fi connection between the
device and camcorder.
2 Launch the browser and input http://
<camcorder’s IP address>(page 106)/
rm.html in the address bar.
Example: When the IP address is
192.168.1.10, input http://192.168.1.10/
rm.html in the address bar.
The Wi-Fi remote commander will appear on
the device screen when the Wi-Fi connection
is established.
Thereafter operate the camcorder as shown
on the screen of the Wi-Fi connected device.
The REC button becomes unavailable when
the Lock switch is dragged to the right.
Notes
• Depending on the device, the Wi-Fi remote
commander may not appear properly on the device’s
screen even though you input http://<camcorder’s IP
address>(page 106)/rm.html in the address bar. In this
case, input “rms.html” for a smartphone or “rmt.html”
for a tablet at the end of the address to display the WiFi remote commander properly.
• The Wi-Fi remote commander on the device’s screen
may no longer match the actual status of the camcorder
in the following cases. When this happens, refresh the
browser on the device.
—when the camcorder is restarted while the Wi-Fi
connection is established
—when the camcorder is controlled directly while
the Wi-Fi connection is established
—when the device is reconnected
—when you operate forward/backward on the
device’s browser.
• If the Wi-Fi signal is poor, the Wi-Fi remote
commander may not work properly.
• Your smartphone/tablet may not be compatible with
the ad hoc mode. For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the smartphone/tablet.
Compatible devices
The following devices, using the specified
versions or higher, can be used as Wi-Fi remote
commanders.
Device OS Browser
PC Windows 7 Internet Explorer 8
Mac OS 10.7.4 Safari 5.1.6
Smartphone Android 2.3.3 Standard browser
iOS 5.1.1 Safari
Tablet Android 4.0.3 Standard browser
iOS 5.1.1 Safari
or Internet
Explorer 9
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Recording
Basic Operation Procedure
Recording
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 Open or remove the lens cap.
PMW-300K1
Pull up on the lens cap open/close lever to
open the lens cap built in the lens hood.
PMW-300K2
Remove the lens cap.
4 Adjust the viewfinder for best viewing.
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 29).
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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) (page
86). Auto Iris, AGC (Auto Gain Control),
Auto Shutter, ATW (Auto Tracing White
Balance) 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” on page 43
“Gain” on page 42
“Electronic Shutter” on page 43
“White Balance” on page 41
Note
AF (Auto Focus) is not activated by setting the
camcorder to Full Auto mode.
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For information of automatic focus adjustment,
see “Focus” (page 44).
7 Press the REC START/STOP button.
You can also start recording with the
START/STOP button (PMW-300K1)/VTR
button (PMW-300K2) 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
START/STOP button (PMW-300K1)/VTR
button (PMW-300K2) 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
(PMW-300K1)/RET button (PMW-
300K2).
The Rec Review function (page 49) is
activated, and the last recorded clip is played
back for the specified time on the viewfinder
screen.
To delete clips
You can delete the last recorded clip by using the
Last Clip DEL function (page 61). Use the All
Clips DEL function (page 61) to delete all
recorded clips from an SxS memory card. To
specify a clip to be deleted, operate the camcorder
from the thumbnail screen (page 65).
Clip (recording data)
When you stop recording, video, audio and
subsidiary data from the start to end of the
recording are recorded as a single clip on an
SxS memory card.
Clip name
For each clip recorded with this camcorder, a
clip name is automatically generated according
to the method selected with “Auto Naming” in
(page 104)
“Clip”
The default setting of “A uto Naming” is “Plan.”
With this setting, a clip name defined in
planning metadata is applied if a planning
metadata file is loaded into the camcorder.
Change the “Auto Naming” setting to “Title” to
apply a clip name composed of 4 to 46
alphanumerics and 4 numerics.
Example: ABCD0001
The block of 4 to 46 alphanumerics can be
specified as desired using “Clip” in the
OTHERS menu before you start recording. (It
cannot be changed after recording.)
The value of the 4 numerics is automatically
counted up in sequence.
Notes on Clips
The maximum file size for a clip is 43 GB for
UDF and exFAT, 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). In FAT mode, 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,
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 “Software
Downloads” (page 146).
in the OTHERS menu.
Recording
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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)/
exFAT (XAVC).
If you exceed the maximum clip length, a new
clip will be automatically created. You can
check the new clip on the thumbnail screen.
Recording
Changing Basic Settings
You can make changes to the settings based on
the intended usage of the recorded video or
recording conditions.
Video Formats
Selectable formats vary depending on the UDF/
exFAT/FAT, HD Mode/SD Mode, and usage
region (NTSC Area/PAL Area) settings.
You can change the usage area by setting “Country”
in “System” (page 102) in the OTHERS menu.
Switching between UDF/exFAT/FAT
Switch by setting “F.Sys.” in “System” (page
102) in the OTHERS menu.
After switching this setting, the camcorder will
automatically restart.
Note
UDF/exFAT/FAT cannot be switched during recording
or playback.
Switching between HD Mode/SD Mode
For HD/SD switching, use “System” (page 102)
in the OTHERS menu.
When you change the menu setting, the
camcorder automatically restarts, executing the
switching.
Note
HD/SD switching is disabled during recording and
playback.
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Changing the format
To change the format, use “Format” in “System”
(page 102) in the OTHERS menu.
Signals from the SDI OUT, VIDEO OUT, and
HDMI OUT connectors are also output according
to the format selected with this menu.
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ND Filter
ND filters are available for keeping the aperture
in a proper range.
1/64: 1/64ND
1/16: 1/16ND
1/4: 1/4ND
CLEAR: ND filter not used
White Balance
You can select the adjustment mode according to
the shooting conditions.
Preset mode
The color temperature is adjusted to the preset
value (factory setting: 3200K) in this mode.
Select this mode when there is no time to adjust
the white balance or when you wish to fix the
white balance to the condition of you set for a
Picture Profile.
Memory A mode, Memory B mode
The white balance is adjusted to the value stored
in memory A or memory B.
Pressing the WHITE BAL button executes auto
white balance and stores the adjusted value in
memory A or memory B.
When the Wi-Fi remote commander is used and
the ATW function is set to off, the adjusted value
is changed to the one in memory A, irrespective
of the status of the WHITE BAL switch.
ATW (Auto-Tracing White balance) mode
In this mode, the camcorder automatically adjusts
the white balance to the appropriate condition.
When the color temperature of the light source
changes, the white balance adjustment is
automatically executed.
Five steps of adjustment speed can be selected
with “ATW Speed” (page 87) in the CAMERA
SET menu.
When the ATW Hold function is assigned to an
assignable button (page 49), you can
momentarily hold the ATW value to fix the white
balance, even in ATW mode, by pressing the
button.
Note
Under some conditions of lighting or the shooting
subject, adjustment by ATW may fail to provide proper
colors.
Examples:
• When the subject of a substantially single color like
sky, sea, ground, grass, or certain kinds of flowers
occupies most of the frame area.
• When the subject is under a light source of extremely
high or extremely low color temperature.
If execution of automatic tracing by the ATW function
takes an unacceptably long time or only results in an
inadequate effect, then execute the AWB function.
Using the switch
Make a selection with the WHITE BAL switch
(page 11).
B: ATW mode or Memory B mode
A: Memory A mode
PRST: Preset mode
The B position of the WHITE BAL switch is
assigned to ATW mode at the factory. The setting
can be changed with “White Switch <B>” (page
86) in the C AMERA SET menu to select Memory
B mode.
Setting the camcorder to Full Auto mode (page
38) forcibly activates ATW mode.
Assigning the ATW on/off function to an
assignable button (page 49) permits you to
independently activate/deactivate ATW when
Full Auto mode is off.
Using the Direct menu
When you set the DISPLAY switch (page 12) to
ON, the current adjustment mode and color
temperature are displayed on the screen (page
16).
AT W: ATW mode
W:A : Memory A mode
W:B : Memory B mode
W:P : Preset mode
When the Direct menu (page 17) is in All mode,
you can select from among ATW, W:A, W:B, and
W:P.
When the Direct menu is in Part mode, you can
switch between ATW and the mode set with the
WHITE BAL switch.
Recording
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Executing Auto White Balance
1 To store the adjustment value in
memory, select Memory A or Memory
B mode.
2 Place a white subject under the same
lighting condition and zoom in on it so
that a white area is obtained on the
screen.
3 Adjust the brightness.
Recording
Adjust Iris as instructed in “Adjusting the
brightness manually” (page 44) below.
4 Press the WHT BAL button (page 9).
Auto white balance adjustment begins.
When you execute the adjustment in a memory
mode, the adjusted value is stored in memory (A
or B) selected in step 1.
When you execute the adjustment in ATW mode,
adjustment in ATW is resumed.
Notes
• Auto white balance adjustment cannot be performed
when in Preset mode.
• If auto white balance adjustment fails, an error
message is displayed on the screen for approximately
3 seconds. If the error message continues to be
displayed after several attempts, consult your Sony
service representative.
Markers/Zebra Patterns
During recording, various markers and zebra
patterns can be inserted into the image on the
viewfinder screen.
This does not affect recording signals.
Displaying the Markers
Use “Marker” (page 92) in the VF SET menu.
Displaying the Zebra Patterns
Sliding the ZEBRA switch turns the zebra
pattern-indication on/off.
ZEBRA
switch
Changing the zebra pattern
Using “Zebra” (page 93) in the VF SET menu,
you can change the zebra pattern to be displayed.
Gain
Recording with Fixed Gain
You can change the gain of the video amplifier.
Selecting the gain with the switch
The gain value at each of the GAIN switch (page
11) positions set at the factory are as follows:
L: 0 dB
M: 9 dB
H: 18 dB
These values can be changed in the range of
–3 dB to +18 dB, using the CAMERA SET
menu’s Gain Setup menu (page 81).
Note
You cannot select a fixed gain when AGC mode is set to
On.
Selecting gain using the Direct menu
When you set the DISPLAY switch (page 12) to
ON, the current gain value is displayed on the
screen (page 16).
When the Direct menu is in All mode, you can
change the gain in steps of 3 dB with the Direct
menu.
You can also select AGC mode with the Direct
menu.
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When the Direct menu is in Part mode, you can
switch between only AGC mode and the gain
selected with the GAIN switch.
Recording in AGC Mode
The gain of the video amplifier is automatically
adjusted according to the picture brightness.
When you set the camcorder to Full Auto mode
(page 38), AGC mode is forcibly selected.
When Full Auto mode is off, you can
independently turn AGC mode on by setting
“AGC” in “TLCS” (page 86) in the CAMERA
SET menu to “On,” or selecting “AGC” with the
Direct menu.
Electronic Shutter
Shooting in SLS/EX SLS Mode
The shutter speed is specified in the number of
accumulated frames. Up to 64 frames can be
accumulated in this mode, permitting you to
obtain low-noise clear pictures in low light levels
or surreal pictures with afterimages.
For SLS/EX SLS, specify the number of
accumulated frames with “SLS/EX SLS” (page
81) in the CAMERA SET menu. You can select
from 2 to 8, 16, 32, 64 frames.
When SLS/EX SLS is ON, you cannot set Full
Auto mode (page 38).
When Full Auto mode (page 38) is ON or Auto
Shutter mode is ON, and SLS/EX SLS is set to
ON, Full Auto mode or Auto Shutter mode is
canceled.
Recording
Recording with a fixed shutter
Set the shutter speed (cache time).
When you set the SHUTTER switch (page 11) to
ON, the fixed shutter is turned on in the mode and
with the shutter speed you specified with
“Shutter” (page 81) in the CAMERA SET menu.
Notes
• When Auto Shutter mode is ON, the fixed shutter
cannot be selected.
• When the SLS/EX SLS mode (page 43) is ON, the
fixed shutter cannot be selected.
Setting with the CAMERA SET menu
The shutter mode and shutter speed can be set
with “Shutter” (page 81) in the CAMERA SET
menu.
Setting with the Direct menu
When you set the DISPLAY switch to ON, the
current shutter mode and the set value are
displayed (page 16).
When the Direct menu (page 17) is in All mode,
you can change the shutter mode and speed with
the Direct menu.
Notes
• When the Direct menu is in Part mode, you cannot t urn
the shutter off with the Direct menu if the SHUTTER
switch is set to ON.
If the SHUTTER switch is set to OFF, you can switch
only between Auto Shutter and Shutter OFF.
• The Direct menu cannot be selected when Full Auto
mode is turned on (page 38) or when the SLS/EX SLS
mode is set.
Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted
according to the picture brightness.
When you set the camcorder to Full Auto mode
(page 38), Auto Shutter is forcibly selected.
When Full Auto mode is off, you can
independently turn Auto Shutter mode on by
setting “Auto Shutter” in “TLCS” (page 86) in the
CAMERA SET menu to “On.”
Iris
Adjust the brightness according to the subject.
Recording in auto mode
When Full Auto mode (page 38) is set to ON:
Iris is forcibly set to Auto mode.
When Full Auto mode is set to OFF:
When the IRIS switch is set to AUTO, Auto Iris
mode is set.
You can select the target level (to make the
picture darker or brighter) for Auto Iris via the
Setup menu or Direct menu. (The gain control in
AGC mode and the shutter speed control in Auto
Shutter mode are adjusted in synchronization.)
To adjust the target level with the Setup menu
Set “Level” in “TLCS” (page 86) in the
CAMERA SET menu.
To adjust the target level with the Direct menu
The target level can also be selected using the
Direct menu (page 17). When you set the
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DISPLAY switch to ON, the current Exposure
position is displayed on the screen (page 16).
Adjusting the brightness manually
When Full Auto mode is set to OFF, setting the
IRIS switch to MANUAL sets to Manual Iris
mode. Rotate the iris ring for the desired iris
opening.
To momentarily switch to auto iris mode
When you press the IRIS button (PMW-300K1)/
IRIS PUSH AUTO button (PMW-300K2) in
manual iris mode (IRIS switch: MANUAL), one-
Recording
push auto iris mode is activated. Auto iris mode is
activated while you press and hold the button, and
manual iris mode is restored when you release the
button.
Zoom
Operating Zoom manually
Setting the ZOOM switch (page 13) on the
bottom of this unit to the MANUAL position sets
to manual zoom mode.
Using the Power Zoom
The servo zoom lever (page 15) on the grip and
the on-handle ZOOM button (page 11) are
activated.
The supplied IR Remote Commander and
optional lens remote control unit can also be used.
Setting the ZOOM switch on the bottom of this
unit to the SERVO position sets to power zoom
mode.
The current zoom position is displayed on the
screen in the range of 0 (Wide) to 99 (Tele) when
you set the DISPLAY switch to ON.
The numerical indication can be changed to that
in a bar by changing “Zoom Position” in “Display
On/Off” (page 94) in the VF SET menu.
To adjust with the power zoom lever on the grip
Pressing the lever deeper sets zooming faster.
To adjust with the on-handle ZOOM button
You can select the zoom speed with “Handle
Zoom” (page 82) in the CAMERA SET menu.
The “Vari” setting enables faster zoom speed the
deeper the on-handle ZOOM button is pressed as
in the case of the power zoom lever on the grip.
You can set the zoom speed at “High” and “Low”
in “Zoom Speed” (page 82).
You can select Soft mode for zooming by using
“Zoom Transition” (page 83) in the CAMERA
SET menu, in which the zooming speed is
gradually increased at the beginning then
gradually decreased for the end.
When adjusting with the ZOOM T/W button of the
IR Remote Commander
The zooming speed depends on the “Remote”
(page 82) setting in “Zoom Speed” in the
CAMERA SET menu.
To use the IR Remote Commander, see “Using the IR
Remote Commander” (page 29).
When using a lens remote controller
Zooming can also be controlled from an optional
lens remote controller connected via the LENS
REMOTE connector.
For operation, refer to the operation guide of the lens
remote controller.
Focus
The infinity (∞) position has some margin to
compensate for focus change caused by variation
in ambient temperature. When shooting an image
at infinity in MF mode, adjust the focus while
observing the image on the viewfinder screen.
Adjusting in Full MF Mode
Pull the focus ring rearward (toward the
camcorder body) to set the camcorder to Full MF
mode. Focus can only be adjusted with the focus
ring manually.
Note
The focus instantly moves to the range index position
when you pull the focus ring rearward.
Rotate the focus ring for the best focus while
observing the picture on the viewfinder screen.
The range index of the focus ring is effective in
Full MF mode. The distances correspond to the
focus ring positions.
Expanded Focus
PMW-300K1:
When you press the EXPANDED FOCUS
button, the center area of the picture is magnified
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on the viewfinder screen, making the focus
adjustment easier.
Press the EXPANDED FOCUS button again or
leave the focus ring unmoved for 5 seconds to
resume the normal angle for recording.
PMW-300K2:
The Expand Focus function can be used by
assigning it to an assignable button (page 49).
Peaking
When you turn the PEAKING control from its
left-end position, the peaking function is
activated. This function emphasizes the contours
of the images in the viewfinder, making manual
focusing easier.
The emphasis level is increased by turning the
control clockwise.
This function does not affect recording signals.
Turning the control back to its left stop position
deactivates the peaking function.
The emphasis level and color of the contours can
be set with “Peaking” (page 92) of the VF SET
menu.
Adjusting in MF Mode
MF (Manual Focus) mode allows you to activate
Auto Focus momentarily when required.
Slide the focus ring forward (to lens hood side),
then set the FOCUS switch (page 14) to
MANUAL.
In this mode, expanded focus function, peaking
function, one-push auto focus function and the
MF Assist function are activated.
Rotate the focus ring while looking at the
viewfinder screen to adjust the focus.
One-Push (Momentary) Auto Focusing
When you press the PUSH AF button, auto
focusing momentarily activates. One-Push Auto
Focusing is terminated when the subject comes
into focus.
MF Assist function
If you set “MF Assist” (page 82) in the CAMERA
SET menu to “On” to enable the MF Assist
function, auto focusing is engaged when you stop
rotating the lens operation ring, performing fine
focus adjustment for the subject in the center of
the screen. When the fine adjustment is
completed, automatic focusing with the MF
Assist function is terminated.
You can also enable the MF Assist function via
the Direct menu (page 17). When you set the
DISPLAY switch to ON, the selected focus mode
is displayed on the screen (page 16). The Direct
menu cannot be selected in a mode other than MF
mode.
Adjusting in AF Mode
AF (Auto Focus) mode adjusts the focus
automatically.
Slide the focus ring forward, then set the FOCUS
switch to AUTO.
Using Macro Mode
When you set the MACRO switch to ON in AF or
MF mode, Macro mode is activated, permitting
you to adjust the focus in a range that includes the
macro area.
The Macro mode is invalid in Full MF mode.
Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot) (PMW-300K1 only)
By activating the Steady Shot function of the
supplied lens, blurring of images due to camera
shaking can be reduced.
Press the STEADY SHOT button on the
lens.
Pressing the button turns the Steady Shot function
ON or OFF.
The setting of the Steady Shot function is
displayed in the viewfinder.
Note
If the camcorder is fixed to a tripod for stable
condition, deactivate the Steady Shot function.
Flickers
Setting the shutter speed according to
the power-supply frequency
Activate the electronic shutter (page 43) and set
the shutter speed according to the power supply
frequency.
When the frequency is 50 Hz
Set the shutter speed to 1/50 or 1/100 seconds.
When the frequency is 60 Hz
Set the shutter speed to 1/60 or 1/120 seconds.
Recording
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Using the Flicker-Reduction function
Set “Mode” in “Flicker Reduce” (page 82) in the
CAMERA SET menu to “Auto” or “On” and set
“Frequency” to the power-supply frequency (50
Hz or 60 Hz).
Note
If the frame rate selected for recording is close to the
power-supply frequency, flicker may not be reduced
sufficiently even if you activate the Flicker-Reduction
function. In such cases, use the electronic shutter.
Recording
Time Data
Setting the Timecode
Specify the timecode to be recorded with
“Timecode” and “TC Format” in the TC/UB SET
menu (page 96).
Recording Audio Signals
Four channels (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4) of audio
can be recorded (Linear PCM recording) in
synchronization with video recording.
You can use the built-in stereo microphones
(omni-directional electret condenser
microphones) or 2-channel external audio inputs
to the AUDIO IN connectors by switching with
the AUDIO IN switches.
Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones
Set the AUDIO IN switches, both CH-1 and
CH-2 (page 11), to INT.
Setting the Users Bit
You can add a hexadecimal number of 8 digits for
pictures as the user bits.
The user bits can also be set to the current date.
Use “Users Bit” (page 96) in the TC/UB SET
menu.
Displaying the Time Data
Setting the DISPLAY switch to ON displays the
time data on the screen (page 16).
The indication is switched among the timecode,
user bits, and recording duration each time you
press the DURATION/TC/U-BIT button (page
11).
Display Contents
TCG **:**:**:** Timecode
CLK **:**:**:** Timecode (Clock mode)
UBG ** ** ** ** User bits
DUR **:**:** Duration from the beginning of
recording
Using External Inputs
1 Set the AUDIO IN switches CH-1 and
CH-2 to EXT.
2 Connect external audio sources to the
AUDIO IN connectors CH-1 and CH-2
(page 10).
3 Set the input (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V)
switches CH-1 and CH-2 (page 10) to
LINE (line level: +4 dBu).
Using an External Microphone
You can use an external microphone for
recording, such as the ECM-673 Electret
Condenser Microphone.
1 Lift up the handle of the external
microphone holder (page 10) and open
the cover.
2 Attach a microphone, then return the
external microphone holder cover to its
original position to secure it.
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3 Connect the microphone cable to the
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors.
External
microphone
To adjust the levels manually
Set the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and CH2 to MANUAL and adjust the audio recording
levels by turning the AUDIO LEVEL knobs
(page 11).
Set the controls to 5 for the reference setting (0
dB). Setting to 10 maximizes the level (+12 dB),
and setting to 0 minimizes it (–
The input levels are displayed on the screen when
you set the DISPLAY switch (page 16) to ON.
∞).
to AUDIO
IN
Cable
clamp
4 Set the corresponding AUDIO IN
switch (CH-1/CH-2) (page 11) to EXT.
5 Set the corresponding input (LINE/
MIC/MIC+48V) switch (CH-1/CH-2)
(page 10) according to the connected
microphone.
MIC: For a microphone that requires no
power supply
MIC +48V: For a microphone that requires
+48V power supply (such as the ECM-
673)
Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels
To adjust the levels automatically (AGC)
When the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and
CH-2 (page 11) are set to AUTO, the audio
recording levels are automatically adjusted.
Audio recording in special recording
modes
No audio recording is made in Interval Recording
or Frame Recording.
No audio recording is made in Slow & Quick
recording if the recording frame rate is set to a
value different from the playback frame rate.
Monitoring the Audio
You can monitor the sounds being recorded with
the headphones connected to the headphone
connector (stereo mini jack) (page 9).
Note
The built-in speaker is disabled during recording (or
when standing by to record).
To adjust the audio monitoring volume
Use the VOLUME buttons (page 11).
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Useful Functions
Color Bars/Reference Tone
By setting “Camera/Bars” in “Color Bars” (page
82) in the CAMERA SET menu to “Bars,” you
can output a color-bar signal in place of the
camera picture. When this item is set to
“Camera,” the output returns to the camera
picture.
Recording
A 1-kHz reference tone is output with the color
bar signal if “1KHz Tone” in “Audio Input” (page
88) in the AUDIO SET menu is set to “On.”
The color-bar signal and reference-tone signal are
also fed out from the SDI OUT, HDMI OUT,
i.LINK, and VIDEO OUT (color bars only)
connectors.
You can select the type of color bars with “Bars
Type” in “Color Bars” in the CAMERA SET
menu.
Notes
• The color bar mode cannot be output in Slow & Quick
Motion mode and SLS/EX SLS mode.
• You cannot switch to “Color Bars” while recording.
(Switching from “Color Bars” to “Camera” is
available.)
Shot Marks
an assignable button (page 49), you can also use
that button.
For operations to add shot marks after recording,
see “Adding Shot Marks During Playback (UDF/
exFAT/FAT HD Mode)” on page 68 and “Adding/
Deleting Shot Marks (UDF/exFAT/FAT HD Mode)”
on page 74.
For operation to apply a name to a shot mark, see
“Defining Shot Mark names in Planning Metadata”
on page 64.
OK/NG/KP Flags (for UDF/exFAT Only)
You can add OK/NG/KP flags to clips recorded
with UDF/exFAT. By adding flags, you can set
the camcorder to display only clips with certain
flag settings on the thumbnail screen (OK/NG/
KP/None-Clip thumbnail screen) (page 66).
Note
Use the “Lock Clip” setting (page 69) to protect clips.
Adding a flag
During recording or playback, press the
assignable button to which you assigned the
Clip Flag OK/Clip Flag NG/Clip Flag Keep
function.
You can add an OK/NG/KP flag to a clip during
recording or playback.
When you record shot marks for important scenes
of a clip recorded in UDF, exFAT, or FAT HD as
subsidiary data, you can access the marked points
easily on a Shot Mark screen (page 73), which
only displays scenes with shot marks only. This
increases editing efficiency.
The camcorder permits yo u to record two types of
shot marks: shot mark 1 and shot mark 2.
Shot marks can be recorded as needed during
recording or can be added after recording while
checking the playback pictures on the thumbnail
screen.
Inserting a shot mark during recording
Activate the IR Remote Commander (page 29),
and press the SHOTMARK 1 or SHOTMARK 2
button where you want to insert a shot mark. If the
Shot Mark1 or Shot Mark2 function is assigned to
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Deleting a flag
Press the assignable button, twice in
succession, to which you assigned the Clip
Flag OK/Clip Flag NG/Clip Flag Keep
function.
You can delete the OK/NG/KP flag from a clip.
OK/NG/KP flags can also be added and deleted from
the thumbnail screen. For details, see “Adding/
Deleting a Flag (UDF/exFAT Only)” (page 71).
OK Mark (for FAT HD Mode Only)
By adding the OK mark to a clip recorded in FAT
HD Mode, you can prevent the clip from being
deleted or divided inadvertently. You can also set
the camcorder to display only clips with the OK
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mark on the thumbnail screen (OK-Clip
thumbnail screen) (page 66).
Adding the OK mark
When recording of a clip ends, press the
assignable button to which you assigned the
OK Mark function.
While standing by to record, you can also add an
OK mark to the last-recorded clip (“Last Clip”)
on the selected memory card.
Deleting the OK mark
Press the assignable button to which you
assigned the OK Mark function, and select
“Execute.”
While standing by to record, you can also delete
the OK mark from the clip with the last-added OK
mark.
Notes
• During Rec Review playback, the playback control
buttons other than the STOP/CAM button are disabled.
• If the video format was changed after recording, Rec
Review cannot be performed (except when the change
was from SP 1440×1080/23.98P to SP 1440×1080/
59.94i).
• The Setup and PICTURE PROFILE menus cannot be
operated during Rec Review.
Assignable Buttons
The camcorder ha s eight assignable buttons (page
11) to which you can assign various functions for
your convenience.
To change functions
Use “Assign Button” (page 101) in the OTHERS
menu.
The assigned functions can be viewed on the
Button/Remote status screen (page 76).
Recording
Adding or deleting the OK mark to or from
clips before the last one
Make changes via the thumbnail screen.
For details on maki ng settings, see “Adding/Deleti ng
the OK Mark (FAT HD Mode Only)” (page 71).
Rec Review
You can review the last recorded clip on the
screen (Rec Review).
Press the REC REVIEW button (PMW300K1)/RET button (PMW-300K2) (page
15) after recording is finished.
If the Rec Review function is assigned to an
assignable button (page 49), you can also use that
button.
The last 3 seconds, 10 seconds, or the entire part
of the clip is displayed, depending on the “Rec
Review” setting (page 86) in the CAMERA SET
menu.
Rec Review is terminated at the end of the clip,
resuming STBY (recording standby) status.
To interrupt Rec Review
Press the REC REVIEW button (PMW-300K1)/
RET button (PMW-300K2), STOP/CAM button,
or the assignable button to which you assigned the
Rec Review function.
Interval Recording
The Interval Recording (time-lapse recording)
function is especially effective for shooting
objects that move very slowly.
The specified number of frames are automatically
recorded at the specified intervals.
Recording interval (Interval Time)
Number of frames for one recording session
(Number of Frames)
It is recommended to fix the camcorder to a tripod
or equivalent and use the IR Remote Commander
to start/stop recording rather than pressing the
REC START/STOP button of the camcorder.
Notes
• Audio cannot be recorded in Interval Recording mode.
• Interval Recording cannot be set to “On”
simultaneously with Frame Recording, Picture Cache
Recording, Slow & Quick Motion, or Clip Continuous
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Recording. When you set Interval Recording to “On,”
these other functions are forcibly set to “Off.”
• Interval Recording mode cannot be used when
“Format” in “System” (page 102) in the OTHERS
menu is set to “HQ 1280×720/23.98P” (in UDF HD
Mode), or “SP 1440×1080/23.98P” (in FAT HD
Mode).
• Interval Recording mode cannot be used when the
items “DVCAM” or “HDV” are set for “SDI/HDMI/
i.LINK I/O Select” (page 90) in the VIDEO SET
menu, and the video format of “Format” in “System”
(page 102) in the OTHERS menu is set to other than
“HQ mode/23.98P.”
Preparatory settings
Recording
Before starting Interval Recording, make the
necessary settings in the CAMERA SET menu
(page 83) in advance.
Performing Interval Recording
When the preparatory settings are completed, you
can start recording.
Press the REC START/STOP button.
Notes
• You cannot change the “Interval Time” and “Number
of Frames” settings while Interval Recording is in
progress. To change them, pause recording.
• After starting Interval Recording, Rec Review
operation is disabled, even during an interval.
• The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode (page 96)
during Interval Recording.
• Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop
recording or switch the card slot while recording is
halted in Interval Recording mode.
• “Setting” for “Interval Rec” is automatically set to
“Off” when you set the power switch to OFF, while the
“Interval Time” and “Number of Frames” settings are
maintained.
Frame Recording
The Frame Recording function is especially
effective for clay animation recording.
The specified number of frames are recorded
intermittently when you press the REC START/
STOP button.
It is recommended to fix the camcorder to a tripod
or equivalent and use the IR Remote Commander
to start/stop recording rather than pressing the
REC START/STOP button of the camcorder.
Notes
• Audio cannot be recorded in Frame Recording mode.
• Frame Recording cannot be set to “On” simultaneously
with Interval Recording, Picture Cache Recording,
Slow & Quick Motion, or Clip Continuous Recording.
When you set Frame Recording to “On,” these other
functions are forcibly set to “Off.”
• Frame Recording mode cannot be used when “Form at”
in “System” (page 102) in the OTHERS menu is set to
“HQ 1280×720/23.98P” (in UDF HD Mode), or “SP
1440×1080/23.98P” (in FAT HD Mode).
• Frame Recording mode cannot be used when the items
“DVCAM” or “HDV” are set for “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK
I/O Select” (page 90) in the VIDEO SET menu, and
the video format of “Format” in “System” (page 102)
in the OTHERS menu is set to other than “HQ mode/
23.98P.”
Preparatory settings
Before starting Frame Recording, make the
necessary settings in the CAMERA SET menu
(page 83) in advance.
Performing Frame Recording
When the preparatory settings are completed, you
can start recording.
1 Press the REC START/STOP button.
When the number of frames you specified
with the menu are recorded, the camcorder
automatical ly enters FRM ST BY (Frame Rec
Standby) status.
2 Press the REC START/STOP button
again.
Each time you press the REC START/STOP
button, the camcorder records the specified
number of frames then enters FRM STBY
status.
Notes
• Recording cannot be stopped until the specified
number of frames are recorded. If the power switch is
set to OFF during recording, the power is only shut off
after the specified number of frames are recorded.
• The Rec Review function cannot be used while
recording in Frame Rec mode is in progress.
• You cannot change the “Number of Frames” setting
while recording in Frame Rec mode is in progress. To
change it, pause the recording.
• The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode (page 96)
during Frame Recording.
• Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop
recording or switch the card slot while recording is
paused in Frame Rec mode.
• “Setting” for “ Frame Rec” is automatically set to “Off”
when you set the power switch to OFF, while the
“Number of Frames” setting is maintained.
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Clip Continuous Recording (UDF/ exFAT Only)
Clips are normally created individually for each
time you start and sto p recording, but you can also
continue recording to a single clip regardless of
the number of times you start and stop recording
by using the Clip Continuous Recording function,
which will add recordings to the same clip until
the function is disabled or turned off.
This is convenient for when you do not want to
create a large number of short clips, or when you
do not want to be restricted by a maximum
number of clips.
A recording start mark is added to each point at
which you resume recording, making it easy to
search for each point.
Preparatory settings
Before starting Clip Continuous Recording, make
the necessary settings to “Clip Cont. Rec” (page
83) in the CAMERA SET menu in advance.
When you set “Setting” to “On,” the Clip
Continuous Recording function is enabled, and
“CONT” appears on the screen (page 16).
You can also assign “Clip Cont. Rec” to an
assignable button (page 49), and set “Setting” to
“On”/“Off” by pressing the button.
Notes
• Clip Continuous Recording cannot be set to “On”
simultaneously with Picture Cache Rec ording, Interval
Recording, Frame Recording, or Slow & Quick
Motion. When you set Clip Continuous Recording to
“On,” these other functions are forcibly set to “Off.”
• Clip Continuous Recording cannot be used while
recording.
• This function cannot be used with FAT.
Performing Clip Continuous Recording
When the preparatory settings are completed, you
can start recording.
Press the REC START/STOP button.
When recording starts, the “CONT” indication on
the screen changes to “zREC” (with z in red).
Notes
• If you remove the SxS memory card or the battery
while recording or standing by to record (the “CONT”
indication appears), the SxS memory card must be
restored. Only remove the SxS memory card after Clip
Continuous Recording is complete. If “CONT” is
flashing (1 time per second), you can remove the SxS
memory card.
• Record for at least 2 seconds before you stop
recording.
To disable Clip Continuous Recording mode
While standing by to record, set “Setting” in
“Clip Cont. Rec” (page 83) i n the CA MER A S ET
menu to “Off.”
Restricted Operations
If you perform any of the following operations
while recording or standing by to record, 1
continuous clip will not be created. The next time
you start recording, a new clip will be created.
• Performing clip operations (locking, deleting,
or changing the names of clips).
• Switching the memory card slot.
• Changing the recording format.
• Setting the power switch to OFF.
• Displaying the thumbnail screen.
• Playing clips.
Picture Cache Recording: Retroactively Record
When the Picture Cache Recording function is
active, the camcorder stores the last few seconds
of video captured in the built-in cache memory to
permit you to start recording video on an SxS
memory card from a point before you press the
REC START/STOP button. The maximum
picture cache time is 15 seconds.
Notes
• Picture Cache Recording cannot be set to “On”
simultaneously with Frame Recording, Interval
Recording, Slow & Quick Motion, or Clip Continuous
Recording. When you set Picture Cache Recording to
“On,” these functions are forcefully disabled.
• Picture Cache Recording mode cannot be used while
recording, or while using Recording Review or Freeze
Mix.
• Picture Cache Recording is set to “Off” when you
change any of the settings in “System” (page 102) in
the OTHERS menu.
• When Picture Cache Recording is “On,” the time code
is always recorded in Free Run mode regardless of the
TC/UB SET menu settings (page 96).
• When “OTHERS” > “System” > “Format” is set to
“XAVC-I,” the Picture Cache time can be set up to 4
seconds.
Recording
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Preparatory settings
Before starting Picture Cache Recording, set
“P.Cache Rec” (page 83) in the CAMERA SET
menu.
“Setting” for Picture Cache Recording can also be
set to “On”/“Off” by assigning it to an assignable
button (page 49) and using that button.
When the setting has been made, the special
recording/operation status indication block on the
screen shows “zCACHE,” with z in green
(page 16).
Recording
Performing Picture Cache Recording
Press the REC START/STOP button.
Recording begins, and stored video in the cache
memory is written first to the SxS memory card.
The on-screen “
zREC” (z is red).
“
To cancel the Picture Cache Recording function
Set “Setting” in “P.Cache Rec” in the CAMERA
SET menu to “Off” or press the assignable button
to which you assigned the Picture Cache function.
Notes
• If you change the recording format, the cached data are
cleared and caching is newly started. Therefore, data
cached before you changed the format cannot be
recorded if you start Picture Cache Recording
immediately after changing the format.
• If you start/stop Picture Cache Recording immediately
after you insert an SxS memory card, data may not be
recorded on the card.
• Picture caching starts when you activate the Picture
Cache Recording function. Therefore, video before the
function is activated cannot be recorded with Picture
Cache Recording.
• Picture Cache Recording is invalid for external input
signal (HDV).
• As picture caching is disabled while an SxS memory
card is being accessed, such as during playback, Rec
Review, or thumbnail screen display, Picture Cache
Recording of such a period cannot be made.
• Although you can change the cache time setting while
recording, any new value becomes valid only after
recording has stopped.
zCACHE” indication changes to
NTSC Area
HD422 50/1080/29.97P, H D422 50/1080/23.98P,
HD422 50/720/59.94P, HD422 50/720/29.97P,
HD422 50/720/23.98P
XAVC-I 1080/29.97P, XAVC-I 1080/23.98P,
XAVC-I 720/59.94P
XAVC-L50 1080/29.97P, XAVC-L35 1080/
29.97P, XAVC-L50 1080/23.98P, XAVC-L35
1080/23.98P, XAVC-L50 720/59.94P
HQ 1920×1080/29.97P, HQ 1920×1080/23.98P,
HQ 1280×720/59.94P, HQ 1280×720/29.97P,
HQ 1280×720/23.98P (FAT/HD only)
PAL Area
HD422 50/1080/25P, HD422 50/720/50P,
HD422 50/720/25P
XAVC-I 1080/25P, XAVC-I 720/50P
XAVC-L50 1080/25P, XAVC-L35 1080/25P,
XAVC-L50 720/50P
HQ 1920×1080/25P, HQ 1280×720/50P,
HQ 1280×720/25P
Notes
• Slow & Quick Motion recording cannot be used in SD
Mode.
• Slow & Quick Motion cannot be set to “On”
simultaneously with Frame Recording, Interval
Recording, Picture Cache Recording, or Clip
Continuous Recording. When you set Slow & Quick
Motion to “On,” these other functions are forcibly set
to “Off.”
• Slow & Quick Motion mode cannot be used while
recording, or while using Recording Review or Freeze
Mix.
• Slow & Quick Motion mode cannot be used when
“SLS/EX SLS” (page 81) in the CAMERA SET menu
is set to other than OFF.
• Audio cannot be recorded when the recording and
playback frame rates differ.
Preparatory settings
Before starting Slow & Quick Motion recording,
make the necessary settings in advance.
Slow & Quick Motion
When the camcorder is in UDF HD Mode. exFAT
Mode, or FAT HD Mode and the video format
(page 103) is set to one of the following settings,
you can set the recording frame rate and playback
frame rate to different values.
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Press the REC START/STOP button.
Notes
• You cannot change the Frame Rate settings while Slo w
& Quick Motion recording is in progress. To change
them, pause the recording.
• The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode during
Slow & Quick Motion recording (page 96).
• When recording at a low-speed frame rate, it may take
time until recording stops after you press the REC
START/STOP button.
• Slow & Quick Motion mode is automatically set to
“Off” when you set the camcorder’s power switch to
OFF. However, the Frame Rate setting is saved.
S&Q Motion dial
1 Press the S&Q Motion dial.
When the confirmation screen appears, select
“Execute.”
The camcorder enters the Slow & Quick
Motion standby status.
The special recording mode indication on the
screen shows “S&Q Motion” and
“Recording frame rate”/”Playback frame
rate” fps beneath.
2 Set the frame rate for recording by
turning the S&Q Motion dial.
The setting range varies depending on the
current video format (page 85).
When the RM-B170 Remote Control Unit is
connected, “S&Q Motion” of the CAMERA SET
menu is activated, enabling the operation from the
Remote Control Unit.
For details, see “Operating the Slow & Quick
Motion recording from the Remote Control Unit” on
page 117.
Setting the recording frame rate with the Direct
menu
When the special recording mode indication on
the screen is active, “Recording frame rate”/
“Playback frame rate fps” is displayed under
“S&Q Motion.”
You can change the recording frame rate with the
Direct menu (page 17).
Recording in Slow & Quick Motion Mode
When the preparatory settings are completed, you
can start recording.
Freeze Mix: Image Alignment
In UDF HD Mode, exFAT Mode, or FAT HD
Mode, an image (still picture) of a recorded clip
can be temporarily superimposed on the current
camera picture, permitting you to easily align
images for your next recording.
To use the Freeze Mix function
While standing by to record, assign the Freeze
Mix function to one of the assignable buttons
(page 49).
Superimposing a Freeze Mix image
While playing or reviewing images by pressing
the REC REVIEW button, press the ASSIGN
button to which you assigned “Freeze Mix” at the
image with which you want to align. The image is
displayed as a still picture over the curr ent camera
picture.
Canceling Freeze Mix status
You can cancel it with the ASSIGN button to
which you assigned “Freeze Mix” or the REC
START/STOP button.
When you cancel Freeze Mix status by pressing
the ASSIGN button, the normal camera picture is
displayed.
When you cancel Freeze Mix status by pressing
the REC START/STOP button, normal recording
begins.
Notes
• The Freeze Mix function cannot be used in SD Mode.
• Freeze Mix cannot be used when “Format” in
“System” (page 102) in the OTHERS menu is set to
“HQ 1280×720/23.98P” (in UDF HD Mode), or “SP
1440×1080/23.98P” (in FAT HD Mode).
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• If the “Format” setting of the recorded picture and the
current camera picture differ, the Freeze Mix display
cannot be achieved.
• The Freeze Mix display cannot be obtained in Slow &
Quick Motion mode or Slow Shutter mode.
• You cannot operate the Setup menus and PICTURE
PROFILE menu in Freeze Mix status.
Picture Profiles
You can customize the picture quality, depending
on the conditions or circumstances of recording,
and store settings as a picture profile, enabling
you to recall the profile as necessary.
Recording
Six different picture profiles (PP1 to PP6) can be
stored in memory.
The same standard (reference) values are
registered to six picture profiles at the factory as
those specified for the Picture Profile Off status.
Note
Picture profiles can be set while recording or standing by
to record. They cannot be operated from the thumbnail
screen.
Registering the customized settings as a
Picture Profile
1 Set the power switch (page 9) to ON to
turn on the camcorder.
Selecting a registered Picture Profile
Once you store a picture profile, you can recall
the picture quality registered in the picture
profile.
1 While standing by to record, press the
PICTURE PROFILE button (page 11).
The PICTURE PROFILE menu is displayed.
2 Using the joystick or the jog dial, select
“SEL,” then press the SEL/SET button
or the jog dial.
3 Select the number of the picture profile
to use from the list, then press the SEL/
SET button or the jog dial.
If OFF is selected, the picture quality is set to
standard and cannot be changed.
4 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button.
The picture profile being selected is displayed
when you set the DISPLAY switch (page 16) to
ON. You can also select picture profiles with the
Direct menu (page 17).
2 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button
(page 11).
The PICTURE PROFILE menu is displayed.
3 Using the joystick or the jog dial, select
“SEL,” then press the SEL/SET button
or the jog dial.
4 Select the number of the picture profile
to register from the list, then press the
SEL/SET button or the jog dial.
5 Use the joystick or the jog dial to select
“SET,” then press the SEL/SET button
or the jog dial.
6 Make each setting (page 55).
7 When the settings have been made,
press the PICTURE PROFILE button.
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Picture Profile Items
The values when “Off” is selected at “SEL” of the PICTURE PROFILE menu are shown in bold face
(example:
PICTURE PROFILE SET
Items Subitems and setting values Contents
Profile Name
Changing the picture profile
name
Matrix
Adjusting the color phase
over the entire area with
matrix operations
Multi Matrix mode
Selecting multi-matrix
correction and color phase
adjustment for the specified
area
Standard).
Profile name
Standard
Setting
On / Off
Set the profile name in 8 characters at maximum.
You can use upper- and lowercase alphabetics,
numerics 0 to 9, - (hyphen), _ (underscore) and
space.
Set to “On” to activate the color phase adjustment
function with matrix operations for the entire
picture.
Notes
• When this function is set to “Off,” Multi Matrix is
also set to “Off” in synchronization.
• If color saturation occurs under lighting that
contains excessive blue components (such as blue
LED lighting), set the “Setting” of “Matrix” to
“Off” to reduce the color saturation.
Select
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6
Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Phase
–99 to +99 (±0)
R-G, R-B, G-R, G-B, B-R, B-G
–99 to +99 (±0)
Multi Matrix / Color Correction Select the setting items of the Multi Matrix or the
Select the built-in preset matrix provided for
convenience.
1: Equivalent to SMPTE-240M / 2: Equivalent to
ITU-709 / 3: Equivalent to SMPTE WIDE / 4:
Equivalent to NTSC / 5: Equivalent to EBU / 6:
Equivalent to PAL
Adjust the color saturation for the entire picture
area.
Adjust the hue for the entire picture area.
Finely adjust the color phase for the entire picture
area by independently setting each of the factors.
setting items of the Color Correction.
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PICTURE PROFILE SET
Items Subitems and setting values Contents
Multi Matrix
Makes settings related to
multi-matrix correction.
(Unselectable when “Color
Correction” is selected in the
Multi Matrix mode)
Recording
Color Correction
Adjusting the color phase in
a specific area (Unselectable
when “Multi Matrix” is
selected in the Multi Matrix
mode)
Setting
On / Off
Area Indication
On / Off
Color Detection
Execute/Cancel
Axis
B / B+ /MG- / MG / MG+ / R /
R+ / YL- / YL /YL+ / G- / G /
G+ / CY / CY+ / B-
Hue
–99 to +99 (±0)
Saturation
–99 to +99 (±0)
Setting
On / Off
Area Detection
Execute/Cancel
Area Indication
On / Off
Target Phase
0 to 359 (130)
Target Width
0 to 90 (40)
Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Phase
–99 to +99 (±0)
1)
2)
2)
1)
Set to “On” to enable the multi-matrix correction,
which allows specific colors to be selected for
saturation correction in a 16-axis hue space.
Set to “On” to display a zebra pattern in the areas of
the specified color for multi-matrix correction.
Execute to detect the target color on the screen for
multi-matrix correction.
Specify a color targeted by multi-matrix correction
(16-axis mode).
Set the the hue of the color targeted by multi-matrix
correction for each 16-axis mode.
Adjust the saturation of the color targeted by multimatrix correction for each 16-axis mode.
Set to “On” to enable the color phase adjustment
for a specific area. (Simultaneous adjustment of
multiple areas is not allowed. You can adjust it for
one area only.)
Execute to detect the color in the center of the
screen. The area centering around the detected
color of the range specified by “Target Width”
becomes the target area of Color Correction.
Set to “On” to display the Zebra 1 pattern for the
area targeted for Color Correction.
Note
The area where the Zebra 1 pattern is displayed and
the area targeted for Color Correction, may differ.
Manually adjust the center color for the area
targeted for Color Correction.
Note
When Area Detection is executed, this setting is
overwritten by the Area Detection result. Perform
fine adjustment with this item as required.
Set the width of color phase for the area targeted for
Color Correction.
Set the saturation for the color in the target area.
Adjust the hue for the color in the target area.
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PICTURE PROFILE SET
Items Subitems and setting values Contents
White
Setting the white balance
offset and the color
temperature of the preset
white
Offset White
On / Off
Offset<A>
–99 to +99 (±0)
Offset<B>
–99 to +99 (±0)
Offset<ATW>
–99 to +99 (±0)
Preset White
2100 to 10000 (3200)
Set to “On” to shift the conversion value for auto
white balance in Memory A or B mode and that for
auto tracing white in ATW mode to a lower color
temperature or a higher color temperature.
Adjust the volume of the offset white (shifting
volumes) of the conversion value in Memory A,
Memory B, or ATW mode, respectively.
Adjust the preset color temperature when Preset
white balance mode is selected in steps of 100K.
Notes
• Except when the white balance is in Memory A
or B mode or when ATW is active, you cannot
confirm the result of changing the Offset White
and Offset settings on the screen.
• Except when Preset white balance mode is
selected, you cannot confirm the result of
changing the Preset White settings on the screen.
HD Detail
Adjusting the details to be
applied to the picture in HD
Mode
Setting
On / Off
Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Frequency
–99 to +99 (±0)
Crispening
–99 to +99 (±0)
H/V Ratio
–99 to +99 (±0)
White Limiter
–99 to +99 (±0)
Black Limiter
–99 to +99 (±0)
V DTL Creation
NAM / Y / G / G+R
Knee APT Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Set to “On” to apply the details to the video signal.
Adjust the detail level.
Set the center frequency of the details.
Setting the center frequency higher decreases the
details, and setting it lower increases the details.
Adjust the noise-suppression level.
When you set it to a higher level, less noise may be
seen, as fine elements of details are deleted leaving
only high-level elements.
When you set it to a lower level, fine elements are
applied while increasing noise.
Adjust the horizontal-to-vertical ratio of detail
elements.
A higher value makes the vertical elements
increased with respect to the horizontal elements.
Limit the white details.
Limit the black details.
Select the source signal to generate vertical details
from among NAM (G or R whichever is higher), Y,
G, and G+R.
Adjust the knee aperture level (level of details to be
applied to the sections above the knee point).
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PICTURE PROFILE SET
Items Subitems and setting values Contents
SD Detail
Adjusting the details to be
applied to the picture in SD
Mode
Setting
On / Off
Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Frequency
–99 to +99 (±0)
Crispening
–99 to +99 (±0)
Recording
H/V Ratio
–99 to +99 (±0)
White Limiter
–99 to +99 (±0)
Black Limiter
–99 to +99 (±0)
V DTL Creation
NAM / Y / G / G+R
Knee APT Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Skin Tone Detail
Adjusting the details to be
applied to the areas of a
specific color phase
Setting
On / Off
Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Area Detection
Execute/Cancel
Area Indication
On / Off
Saturation
–99 to +99 (±0)
Phase
0 to 359 (130)
2)
1)
Set to “On” to apply the details to the video signal.
Adjust the detail level.
Set the center frequency of the details.
Setting the center frequency higher decreases the
details, and setting it lower increases the details.
Adjust the noise-suppression level.
When you set it to a higher level, less noise may be
seen, as fine elements of details are deleted leaving
only high-level elements.
When you set it to a lower level, fine elements are
applied while increasing noise.
Adjust the horizontal-to-vertical ratio of detail
elements.
A higher value makes the vertical elements
increased with respect to the horizontal elements.
Limit the white details.
Limit the black details.
Select the source signal to generate vertical details
from among NAM (G or R whichever is higher), Y,
G, and G+R.
Adjust the knee aperture level (level of details to be
applied to the sections above the knee point).
Set to “On” to enable the detail level adjustment for
specific color-phase areas.
The detail level is uniform over the entire picture
with the Off setting.
Adjust the skin-tone detail level.
Select “Execute” to detect the color in the center of
the screen. The area centering on the detected color
becomes the target area for Skin Tone Detail
control.
Set to “On” to display the Zebra 1 pattern for the
target area for Skin Tone Detail control.
Adjust the color (saturation) level for Skin Tone
Detail control.
Note
When Area Detection is executed, this setting is
automatically returned to 0.
Adjust the center color-phase value for the target
area for Skin Tone Detail control.
Note
When Area Detection is executed, this setting is
automatically changed to the value equivalent to
that of the detected color.
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PICTURE PROFILE SET
Items Subitems and setting values Contents
Width
0 to 90 (40)
Adjust the width of the color phase of the target
area for Skin Tone Detail control.
Note
When Area Detection is executed, the Width
setting automatically returns to 40.
Aperture
Making settings related to
aperture correction
Knee
Adjusting the knee level
Setting
On / Off
Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Setting
On / Off
Set to “On” to enable aperture correction
(processing to improve resolution by adding highfrequency aperture signals to the video signal,
which corrects degeneration due to high-frequency
characteristics).
Select the level for the aperture correction.
Set to “On” to compress the high-luminance area of
the picture.
Notes
Knee is fixed and cannot be changed in the
following cases:
• When Gamma is set to HG1 to 4
• When the electronic shutter is in slow shutter
mode
• When EX SLS is active
White Clip
Gamma
Adjusting the gamma
compensation level and
selecting the gamma curve
Auto Knee
On / Off
Point
50 to 109 (90)
Slope
–99 to +99 (±0)
Knee SAT
On / Off
Knee SAT Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
Setting
On / Off
Level
Except for [PAL Area], the level
is selected for Country
90.0%~109.0% (108.0%) in
[PAL Area], the level is selected
for Country
90.0%~109.0% (105.0%)
Level
–99 to +99 (±0)
3)
Select
STD1 to STD6 / HG1 to HG4
(HD: STD5, SD: STD4)
Set to “On” to automatically set the best knee
conditions according to the luminance level of the
picture.
With “Off” the knee conditions can be manually
adjusted independently of the luminance level of
the picture.
Set the knee point when Auto Knee is “Off.”
Set the knee slope (volume of compression) when
Auto Knee is “Off.”
Set to “On” to enable the knee saturation
adjustment (level for the area over the knee point).
Adjust the knee saturation level for the area over
the knee point.
Turns white clipping adjustment on or off.
Specifies the white clip level.
Adjust the gamma compensation level.
Select the type of reference curve for gamma
compensation.
Recording
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PICTURE PROFILE SET
Items Subitems and setting values Contents
Black
Adjusting the black
Black Gamma
Adjusting the black gamma
level
Low Key SAT
Adjusting the low key
saturation
Copy
Recording
Copying a picture profile
PP Data
Writing/loading a picture
profile
Reset
Resetting a picture profile
–99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the master black level.
–99 to +99 (HD: ±0, SD: -16) Adjust the level of black gamma function that
–99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the level of the low key saturation to
Execute / Cancel Select “Execute” to copy.
Store
Execute / Cancel
Recall
Execute / Cancel
Execute / Cancel Select “Execute” to reset.
emphasizes only the dark areas of the picture to
clear the tones or on the contrary de-emphasizes it
to reduce noise.
heighten the colors only in the dark areas of the
picture or pale them to reduce noise.
Select “Execute” to store a picture profile on an
SxS memory card.
Select “Execute” to load a picture profile from an
SxS memory card.
1)The Area Indication “On”/“Off” setting is common to
all picture profiles PP1 to PP6.
2)To execute “Color Detection” or “Area Detection”
1. Select “Color Detection” or “Area
Detection.”
A square marker that indicates the detection
area appears in the center of the screen, and
“Execute” and “Cancel” are displayed below.
2. Select “Execute.”
Color-phase detection in the marker area is
performed.
When detection successfully ends, a
completion message is displayed then the
screen is restored.
With Multi Matrix, the target color of multimatrix correction is changed to the color
detected by “Color Detection,” and the Area
Indication (zebra pattern) appears on the
screen.
With Skin Tone Detail, the target area for the
adjustment is changed to the area centering
around the color detected by “Area
Detection,” and the Area Indication (zebra
pattern) appears on the screen.
If detection fails, an error message appears,
then the previous screen is restored.
3)Available gamma curves from “Select” in “Gamma”
(STD: Standard gamma, HG: Hyper gamma)
STD1: A gamma table equivalent to an SD camcorder.
STD2: A gamma table with ×4.5 gain.
STD3: A gamma table with ×3.5 gain.
STD4: A gamma table equivalent to the SMPTE-240M
standard.
STD5: A gamma table equivalent to the ITU-R709
standard.
STD6: A gamma table with ×5.0 gain.
HG1: A gamma table for turning 325% D-range input
into 100% output.
HG2: A gamma table for turning 460% D-range input
into 100% output.
HG3: A gamma table for turning 325% D-range input
into 109% output.
HG4: A gamma table for turning 460% D-range input
into 109% output.
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Deleting Clips Storing/Retrieving the Setting
While standing by to record, the Last Clip DEL
function for deleting the last recorded clip and the
All Clips DEL function for deleting all clips from
an SxS memory card are available.
For clip deletion on the thumbnail screen, see
“Deleting Clips” on page 72.
To delete using the assignable button
Assign the Last Clip DEL function to one of the
assignable buttons (page 49) in advance.
Press the assignable button to which you have
assigned “Last Clip DEL,” and select “Execute”
to delete the last recorded clip from the SxS
memory card.
To delete using the Setup menu
Select “Last Clip DEL” in “Clip” (page 104) in
the OTHERS menu, select “Execute,” then select
“Execute” again to delete the last recorded clip
from the SxS memory card.
Note
When Clip Continuous Recording is set to “On,” “Last
Clip DEL” cannot be selected.
Deleting clips collectively
Select “All Clips DEL” in “Clip” (page 104) in
the OTHERS menu, select “Execute,” then select
“Execute” again to delete all the clips from the
SxS memory card.
Notes
• If the SxS memory card contains clips of both of HD
Mode and SD Mode, only the clips of the currently
selected mode are deleted.
• Clips with the OK mark (page 48) cannot be deleted if
FAT is selected for the file system. If UDF/exFAT is
selected, clips set to “Lock Clip” (page 69) cannot be
deleted.
Data
You can store all the menu settings (including
picture profiles) as a setup file on an SxS memory
card or a USB flash drive.
By retrieving the stored setup file, the proper
setup condition can be immediately obtained.
Note
Values for “Clock Set” and “Hours Meter” in the
OTHERS menu are not stored.
Storing the Setup file
To use an SxS memory card
Only one setup file—designated with the file
name “SETUP.SUF”—can be stored on one SxS
memory card.
1 Insert a memory card on which you
wish to store the setup file to a card slot.
Check that the corresponding memory card
icon is displayed on the screen. If a memory
card in the other slot is selected, press the
SLOT SELECT button to switch.
2 Select “Store” in “Camera Data” (page
100) in the OTHERS menu, then select
“Execute.”
An in-progress message is displayed during
writing. When writing is completed, a completio n
message is displayed.
Notes
• If a setup file already exists on the memory card you
specified in Step 1, a message to confirm whether to
overwrite the file is displayed.
• If there is not sufficient space on the memory card, an
error message is displayed.
To use a USB flash drive (in UDF/exFAT mode)
Select “USB A” in “RM/USB A Sel” (page 108)
in the OTHERS menu, then connect the formatted
USB flash drive to the USB connector (type A)
(page 34).
Notes
• No signal can output from the VIDEO connector in this
setting.
• The character information cannot be output regardless
of the “SDI/HDMI/Video Out Super” setting.
Recording
Select “All Save(USB)” >“Execute” in step 2.
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Retrieving the Setup file
To use an SxS memory card
When you retrieve the stored setup file, the
camcorder settings are changed according to the
file.
1 Insert the memory card on which you
stored the setup file into a card slot.
Check that the corresponding memory card
icon is displayed on the screen. If a memory
card in the other slot is selected, press the
Recording
SLOT SELECT button to switch.
2 Select “Recall” in “Camera Data” (page
100) in the OTHERS menu, then select
“Execute.”
An in-progress message is displayed during data
reading. When the read-out is completed, a
completion message is displayed, indicating that
the camcorder settings have been changed
according to the setup file.
To use a USB flash drive (in UDF/exFAT mode)
Connect the formatted USB flash drive to the
USB connector (type A) (page 34).
Select “All Save(USB)” > “Execute” in step 2.
Resetting to the standard values
The current camcorder settings you made through
various menu and button operations can be
collectively returned to the standard statuses
(factory settings) by executing “All Reset” in the
OTHERS menu.
Planning Metadata
Planning metadata is information about shooting
and recording plans, recorded in an XML file.
Example of a planning metadata file
You can shoot using clip names and shot mark
names defined in advance in a planning metadata
file.
This camcorder can display clip names and shot
mark names defined in the following languages:
•English
• Chinese
•German
• French
•Italian
• Spanish
•Dutch
• Portuguese
• Swedish
• Norwegian
•Danish
•Finnish
Notes
• If you define clip and shot mark names in languages
other than those listed above, they may not be
displayed on the viewfinder screen.
• If you define clip and shot mark names in French,
Dutch, or Finnish, some characters are displayed in a
different but similar font.
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Loading a Planning Metadata file
To record planning metadata together with clips,
it is necessary to load a planning metadata file
into the camcorder’s memory in advance.
To use an SxS memory card
Insert the SxS memory card with the planning
metadata file (.xml) saved to the directory below
into the camcorder’s card slot, then select and
load the file via “Load / Slot(A)” or “Load /
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Slot(B)” in “Plan.Metadata” (page 105) in the
OTHERS menu.
UDF: General\Sony\Planning
exFAT: XDROOT\General\Sony\Planning
FAT: BPAV\General\Sony\Planning
To use a USB flash drive (in UDF/exFAT mode)
Before operation, select “USB A” in “RM/USB A
Sel” of the OTHERS menu.
Notes
• No signal can output from the VIDEO connecto r in this
setting.
• The character information cannot be output regardless
of the “SDI/HDMI/Video Out Super” setting.
1 Connect a USB flash drive formatted
with the FAT32 file system to the USB
connector (type A) (page 34).
A file list appears.
Note
The file list displays up to 64 files.
Even if the total number of planning metadata files is 64
or less, all of the planning metadata files may not appear
if the directory where they are located on the USB flash
drive (General/Sony/Planning) contains 512 or more
files.
2 Using the joystick or the jog dial, select
the file which you want to load in the file
list, then press the SEL/SET button or
the jog dial.
Confirming the detailed information in planning
metadata
After loading a planning metadata file into
memory of the camcorder, you can check the
details of the file, such as the filename, time and
date of file creation, and the titles specified in the
file.
Select “Properties” in “Plan.Metadata” (page
105) in the OTHERS menu, then select
“Execute.”
Using the Wi-Fi connection
When connecting the unit with a computer via
Wi-Fi, the file transmission can be done accessing
the unit’s Web menu from a computer.
1 Launch the browser and input http://
<camcorder’s IP address> (page 106) in
the address bar.
Example: When the IP address is
192.168.1.10, input http://192.168.1.10 in
the address bar.
2 Input the user name and password, then
click OK.
User name: admin
Password: (your unit’s model in lowercase;
pmw-300)
Clearing the loaded planning metadata
To clear the planning data loaded in the
camcorder’s memory, proceed as follows:
Select “Clear” in “Plan.Metadata” (page 105) in
the OTHERS menu, then select “Execute.”
Defining a clip name in Planning
Metadata
The following two types of clip name strings can
be written in a planning metadata file.
• ASCII-format name, which is displayed on the
viewfinder screen
• UTF-8-format name, which is actually
registered as the clip name
You can select the type for displaying the clip
name with “Clip Name Disp” in “Plan.Metadata”
(page 105) in the OTHERS menu.
When you specify a clip name in planning
metadata, the name is displayed under the
operation status indication on the viewfinder
screen.
Example of clip name strings
Use a text editor to modify the description for the
<Title> tag.
The shaded fields in the example are clip name
strings. “Typhoon” is described in ASCII format
(up to 44 characters).
“Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo” is described in UTF-8
format (up to 44 bytes).
Here, “sp” indicates a space, and 3 indicates a
carriage return.
version="1.0"spencoding="
<?xml
sp
UTF-8"?>3
<PlanningMetadata
xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/
planningmetadata"
P0001"
creationDate="
sp
2011-08-20T17:00:00+09:00"
lastUpdate="
2011-09-28T10:30:00+09:00"
version="1.00">3
<Properties
assignment"
2011-09-28T10:30:00+09:00"
xmlns="http://
sp
assignId="
sp
propertyId="
sp
update="
sp
sp
sp
sp
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modifiedBy="Chris">3
o
usAscii=" "
<Title
sp
xml:lang="en">
Typhoon
Typhoon_Strikes_Toky
</Title>3
</Properties>3
</PlanningMetadata>3
Notes
• When you create a file, enter each statement as a single
line by breaking a line with a CRLF only after the last
character of the line, and do not enter spaces except
where specified with “sp.”
• A string of up to 44 bytes (or 44 characters) is valid as
a clip name. If a UTF-8-format string exceeds 44 bytes,
Recording
the string up to the 44th byte is used as the clip name.
If only a string in ASCII format is specified, the
ASCII-format name up to the 44th characters is used as
the clip name. When neither the ASCII-format name
string nor UTF-8-format name string is valid, a clip
name in the standard format is used.
Using a clip name defined in planning metadata
Load a planning metadata file that contains the
clip name into memory of the camcorder, then
select “Plan” in “Auto Naming” in “Clip” (page
104) in the OTHERS menu.
Clip names are generated by adding an
underscore (_) and a 5-digit serial number (00001
to 99999).
Example: Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_00001,
Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_00002, ...
Notes
• If the serial number reaches 99999, it returns to 00001
upon the next recording.
• When you load another planning metadata file, the 5digit serial number returns to 00001.
Defining Shot Mark names in Planning
Metadata
When you record shot mark 1 or shot mark 2, you
can apply a name to the shot mark, using a string
defined in planning metadata.
Example of shot mark name strings
Use a text editor to modify the description for the
<Meta name> tag.
The shaded fields in the example are shot mark
name strings.
Names can be either in ASCII format (up to 32
characters) or UTF-8 format (up to 16 characters).
Here, “sp” indicates a space and 3 indicates a
carriage return.
sp
Note
If a name string contains even one non-ASCII character,
the maximum length of that string is limited to 16
characters.
<?xmlspversion="1.0"spencoding="
UTF-8"?>3
<PlanningMetadata xmlns="http://
xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/
planningmetadata"
H00123"
creationDate="
sp
2011-04-15T08:00:00Z"
2011-04-15T15:00:00Z"
assignId="
sp
sp
sp
lastUpdate="
version=
"1.00">3
<Properties
"assignment"
update="2011-04-15T15:00:00Z"
propertyId=
sp
class="original"
sp
sp
sp
modifiedBy="Chris">3
usAscii="Football
<Title
sp
Game"
xml:lang="en">
sp
Football Game 15/04/2011
</Title>3
name="_ShotMark1"
<Meta
sp
content=" "/>3
<Meta
content=" "/>3
Goal
name="_ShotMark2"
sp
Shoot
sp
sp
</Properties>3
</PlanningMetadata>3
Note
When you create a file, enter each statement as a single
line by breaking a line with a CRLF only after the last
character of the line, and do not enter spaces except
where specified with “sp,” except within shot mark name
strings.
Copying Planning Metadata files
collectively
You can copy planning metadata files stored in
the General folder on an SxS memory card
collectively to another SxS memory card.
Select “General Files” in “Copy All” (page 105)
in the OTHERS menu.
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Playback
Thumbnail Screens
When you press the THUMBNAIL button (page 11), clips recorded on the SxS memory card are
displayed as thumbnails on the screen. If no clips are recorded on the card, a no-clip message is displayed.
You can start playback from the clip selected on the thumbnail screen. The playback picture can be seen
on the viewfinder screen and external monitors.
Press the STOP/CAM button (page 11) to exit the thumbnail screen and return to the recording screen.
Note
Even if the SxS memory card contains a mixture of HD and SD clips, the normal thumbnail screen shows only clips of
the mode selected in “HD/SD” in “System” (page 102) in the OTHERS menu.
To display all recorded clips regar dless of the HD/SD Mode, switch the screen to the All-Clip thumbnail s creen (page 66).
Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen
Data for the clip selected with the cursor are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
The icon of the current SxS memory card is highlighted, shading the nonselected
one. (If the card is write-protected, a lock icon is displayed to the left.)
Current clip No./ Total number of clips
Cursor
(yellow)
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JPAN0011(1)
HQ 1920 /23.9P MP4
1. Thumbnail
In UDF, exFAT, and FAT HD Mode: The
thumbnail image for each clip is an index frame
from the clip. When recording, the first frame of
a clip is automatically set as the index frame.
This frame can be adjusted (page 74). Below
each thumbnail, the timecode of the
representative picture is displayed. If the clip is
locked or is set with an OK mark, the lock mark
is displayed.
In FAT SD mode: Th e thumbnail image for each
clip is the first frame of the clip. Below each
thumbnail, the timecode of the representative
picture is displayed. If the file was split into
multiple parts because its file size exceeded 2
GB, the take mark is displayed. Split files
can be viewed via the EXPAND CLIP screen
(page 72).
2. Date and starting time of recording
3. Clip name
In FAT SD Mode, if the file was split into
multiple parts because its file size exceeded 2
GB, the segment number is displayed after the
name, separated with a slash.
Playback
Thumbnail Screens
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4. Lock mark (UDF, exFAT, and FAT HD
Mode only)
UDF, exFAT: A lock mark appears if the
selected clip is locked.
FAT HD Mode: A lock mark appears if the
selected clip has an OK mark.
5. AV independent file icon (UDF, exFAT,
and FAT HD Mode only)
Displayed only if the selected clip is an AV
independent file. This indicates that not all
operations and indications may be available,
because the clip may have been added manually
to the SxS file via a computer, etc., and there is
no management file for it.
6. Recording video format
7. File format
The file format (MXF, MP4, AVI) of the
Playback
selected clip is displayed. (This item is not
indicated when the recording mode is UDF-HD
mode.)
8. Duration of the clip
9. Timecode
The timecode of the index frame is displayed.
10. OK/NG/KP mark (UDF, exFAT, and FAT
HD Mode only)
UDF, exFAT: The mark is displayed if the
selected clip has an OK/NG/KP flag.
FAT HD Mode: The OK mark is displayed if the
selected clip has an OK mark.
11. Special recording information (UDF,
exFAT, and FAT HD Mode only)
If the selected clip was recorded in a special
recording mode (S low & Quick Motion, Interval
Recording, or Frame Recording), the mode is
displayed.
Clips recorded in Slow & Quick Motion display
the “Recording frame rate/playback frame rate
fps” to the right.
Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen
The type of thumbnail screen can be changed as
follows by pressing the THUMBNAIL button
(page 11).
UDF, exFAT
The normal thumbnail screen, OK/NG/KP/None
clip thumbnail screen, and All-Clip thumbnail
screen are cyclically displayed.
FAT HD Mode
The normal thumbnail screen, OK clip thumbnail
screen, and All-Clip thumbnail screen are
cyclically displayed.
FAT SD Mode
The normal thumbnail screen and All-Clip
thumbnail screen are alternately displayed.
OK/NG/KP/None-Clip thumbnail screen
Only the clips flagged OK/NG/KP—or clips with
no flag (“None”)—among the clips on the current
SxS memory card are displayed.
You can select the type of flag to display with
“Filter Clips” in “Clip” (page 104) in the
OTHERS menu.
OK-Clip thumbnail screen
Only the clips marked OK among the clips on the
current SxS memory card are displayed.
All-Clip thumbnail screen
The All-Clip thumbnail screen shows all clips on
the current SxS memory card regardless of the
HD or SD Mode, perm itting you to check whether
the card contains any clips of another mode than
that currently selected.
Note
You cannot start playback from the All-Clip thumbnail
screen.
Press the THUMBNAIL button again to return to the
normal thumbnail screen, and playback and clip
operations are enabled.
Switching the SxS memory cards
When two memory cards are loaded, press the
SLOT SELECT button (page 12) to switch
memory cards.
Note
Card switching is enabled only when the thumbnail
screen is displayed or when an external input picture is
displayed by pressing the STOP/CAM button.
You cannot switch memory cards during playback.
Continuous playback of cards in slots A and B is not
possible.
Thumbnail Screens
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Playing Clips
For playback operations, use the playback control
buttons on the handle (page 11). When the IR
Remote Commander is enabled, you can use its
playback control buttons instead (page 29).
Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence
1 Using the joystick or the jog dial, move
the cursor to the thumbnail image of the
clip with which you wish to start
playback.
2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
selected clip.
Notes
• The playback picture may be momentarily distorted or
frozen between clips. The playback control buttons
and THUMBNAIL button do not function during this
condition.
• When you select a clip on the thumbnail screen and
start playback, the playback picture at the beginning of
the clip may be distorted. To start playback without
distortion, once pause playback after starting it, press
the PREV button to return to the top of the clip, then
restart playback.
Information displayed on the playback
screen
The following information is superimposed on
the playback picture.
12345
120min B PLAY
TCR 00 : 00 : 00 :00
0011/ 03 00
CH1
CH2
7
1. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage
2. Playback mode
3. SxS memory card
A mark appears to the left if the SxS memory
card is write-protected.
4. Time data
The time data for the playback picture are
displayed. Each time you press the
DURATION/TC/U-BIT button, the indication
is switched between timecode (TCR) and userbit (UB) data.
5. Clip no./total number of clips
This is displayed for FAT. It is also displayed
for UDF/exFAT if “Find Mode” in “Clip” (page
104) in the OTHERS menu is set to “Clip.”
6. Clip no./total number of clips, essence
mark no./total number of essence marks
This is displayed for UDF/exFAT if “Find
Mode” in “Clip” (page 104) in the OTHERS
menu is set to “Rec Start.”
7. Audio levels
The audio levels for the recording are displayed.
Playback
Playing Clips
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Monitoring Audio
In Normal playback mode, you can monitor the
recorded audio signals through the built-in
speaker (page 11) or connected headphones.
With the headphones connected to the headphone
connector (page 9), the built-in speaker is turned
off.
Press the VOLUME buttons (page 11) to adjust
the sound volume.
You can select audio channel(s) to be monitored
with “Audio Output” (page 89) in the AUDIO
SET menu.
Cueing Up
To start playback from the top of the first clip
Playback
Press the PREV button and F REV button
simultaneously. The top of the first-recorded clip
on the memory card is cued up.
To display the last frame of the last-recorded clip
Press the F FWD button and NEXT button
simultaneously. The last frame of the lastrecorded clip on the SxS memory card is
displayed.
Adding Shot Marks During Playback (UDF/exFAT/FAT HD Mode)
In the same manner as in recording, you can add
shot marks to the clip during playback.
At the point where you wish to add a shot
mark, press the “Shot Mark1” or “Shot
Mark2” assigned button, or the
SHOTMARK 1 or 2 button on the IR
Remote Commander.
Notes
• No shot mark can be added if the memory ca rd is writeprotected.
• No shot mark can be added to the first or last frame of
a clip.
Clip Operations
During thumbnail screen playback, etc., you can
operate the clips or confirm and change the
subsidiary data for clips using the Clip Operation
menus. The corresponding Clip Operation menu
pops up on the screens as shown below when you
press the SET/SEL button or the jog dial.
Clip Operation Menus
Thumbnail screen (page 69)
CANCEL
DISP CLIP INFO
OK MARK ADD (FAT only)
OK MARK DELETE (FAT only)
OK FLAG ADD (UDF/exFAT only)
NG FLAG ADD (UDF/exFAT only)
KEEP FLAG ADD (UDF/exFAT only)
CLIP FLAG DELETE
LOCK CLIP (UDF/exFAT only)
UNLOCK CLIP (UDF/exFAT only)
COPY CLIP
DELETE CLIP
ALL MARKS
SHOT MARK1
SHOT MARK2
REC START MARK (UDF/exFAT only)
EXPAND CLIP
(UDF/exFAT only)
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Clip Operations
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Expand Clip screen (page 73)
CANCEL
EXPAND (COARSE)
EXPAND (FINE)
PAUSE
SET INDEX PIC
SHOT MARK1 ADD
SHOT MARK2 ADD
SHOT MARK1 DEL
SHOT MARK2 DEL
DIVIDE CLIP (FAT only)
Shot Mark screen (page 74)
CANCEL
PAUSE
SET INDEX PIC
SHOT MARK1 DEL
SHOT MARK2 DEL
DIVIDE CLIP (FAT only)
Note
Selectable menu items are limited in SD Mode.
Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus
Use the joystick or the jog dial to select a menu
item, then press the SEL/SET button or the jog
dial.
Pressing the CANCEL button restores the
previous condition.
Selecting “CANCEL” from a Clip Operation
menu turns the Clip Operation menu off.
Notes
• When the SxS memory card is write-protected, some
operations are unavailable.
• There may be items that cannot be selected depending
on the status when the menu is displayed.
Clip Operation menu on the thumbnail
screen
Pressing the SEL/SET button or the jog dial with
the thumbnail scree n (page 65) displayed calls the
Clip Operation menu for the clip at the cursor.
Item Function
DISP CLIP INFO Displays the clip's information
OK MARK
1)
ADD
OK MARK
DELETE
OK FLAG
2)
ADD
NG FLAG
2)
ADD
KEEP FLAG
2)
ADD
CLIP FLAG
DELETE
LOCK CLIP
UNLOCK CLIP
COPY CLIP Copies the clip to another SxS
DELETE CLIP Deletes the clip (page 72).
ALL MARKS
SHOT MARK1
SHOT MARK2
REC START
MARK
EXPAND CLIP Switches to the EXPAND CLIP
Effective with FAT HD Mode only.
1)
2)Effective with UDF and exFAT only.
3)Effective with UDF, exFAT, and FAT HD Mode.
screen (page 70).
Adds an OK mark (page 71).
Deletes the OK mark (page 71).
1)
Adds an OK flag (page 71).
Adds a NG flag (page 71).
Adds a KP flag (page 71).
Deletes the flag (page 71).
2)
2)
Locks and protects a clip (page
71).
2)
Unlocks a protected clip (page
71).
memory card (page 71).
3)
Displays thumbnails of all frames
with an essence mark recorded
(page 73).
3)
Displays only thumbnails of
frames with shot mark 1 recorded
(page 73).
3)
Displays only thumbnails of
frames with shot mark 2 recorded
(page 73).
Displays thumbnails of frames
with a Recording Start mark and
the first frames of clips without
Recording Start marks (page 73).
screen (page 72).
Playback
Clip Operations
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Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip
OK
Select “DISP CLIP INFO” from a Clip Operation menu.
120min CLIP I NFO
1
2
PREV
Playback
3
CLIP NEXT CLIP
1. Image of the current clip
2. Image of the previous clip
Press the PREV button to switch to the clip info
screen of the previous clip.
In FAT SD Mode, the previous segment of a
segmented clip is displayed.
3. Image of the next clip
Press the NEXT button to switch to the clip info
screen of the next clip.
In FAT SD Mode, the next segment of a
segmented clip is displayed.
4. Clip name
For a clip name of 12 characters or longer, only
the first 5 and last 5 characters of the name are
displayed. To check the non-displayed block of
the name, press the jog dial or the SEL/SET
button to display the entire clip name (LongDisplay mode). Press the jog dial or the SEL/
SET button again to cancel Long-Display mode.
Long-Display mode is also canceled by
switching to the previous or next clip with the
PREV or NEXT button.
In FAT SD Mode, if the file was split into
multiple parts because its file size exceeded 2
GB, the segment number is displayed after the
name, separated with a slash.
5. Lock mark (UDF, exFAT, and FAT HD
Mode only)
UDF, exFAT: A lock mark appears if the
selected clip is locked.
FAT HD Mode: A lock mark appears if the
selected clip has an OK mark.
0011 / 0300
5
4
JPAN0011
01 / JAN/ 2013 10:53
HQ 1920 / 23.9P MP4
S
TCR
TCR
TCR
DUR
CH1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8
(1)
OK
&Q Motion 29/24fps
00:05:00:02
00:05:00:00 STR
00:08:19:23 END
00:03:20:00
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
6. OK/NG/KP mark (UDF, exFAT, and FAT
HD Mode only)
UDF, exFAT: The mark is displayed if the
selected clip has an OK/NG/KP flag.
FAT HD Mode: The OK mark is displayed if the
selected clip has an OK mark.
7. Date and starting time of recording
8. File format
The file format (MXF, MP4, AVI) of the
selected clip is displayed.
9. Special recording information (UDF,
exFAT, and FAT HD Mode only)
If the selected clip was recorded in a special
recording mode (Slow & Quick Motion, Interval
Recording, or Frame Recording), the mode is
displayed.
Clips recorded in Slow & Quick Motion display
the “Recording frame rate/playback frame rate
fps” to the right.
10. Timecode of the displayed frame
11. Timecode at the recording starting point
12. Timecode at the recording ending point
13. Duration of the clip
14. Recorded audio channels
15. Recorded video format
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Clip Operations
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Adding/Deleting a Flag (UDF/ exFAT Only)
You can add an OK/NG/KP flag to clips recorded
in UDF/exFAT. By adding flags, you can set the
camcorder to display only clips with certain flag
settings on the thumbnail screen (OK/NG/KP/
None-Clip thumbnail screen) (page 66).
When adding a flag, you can select from “OK
FLAG ADD,” “NG FLAG ADD,” and “KEEP
FLAG ADD” in the Clip Operation menu (page
69) on the thumbnail screen. When deleting a
flag, select “CLIP FLAG DELETE.”
Note
Flagged clips are not protected. To protect clips from
deletion, select “LOCK CLIP” in the Clip Operation
menu (page 69) on the thumbnail screen. To remove the
protection, select “UNLOCK CLIP.”
Adding/Deleting the OK Mark (FAT HD Mode Only)
By adding an OK mark to clips recorded in FAT
HD Mode, you can set the camcorder to display
only the necessary clips on the thumbnail screen
(page 66). Clips with an OK mark added are
blocked from being deleted or segmented. To
delete or segment them, remove the OK mark.
From the thumbnail screen Clip Operation menu
(page 69), you can select “OK MARK ADD” to
add an OK mark, or “OK MARK DELETE” to
delete the OK mark.
Copying Clips
You can copy clips on an SxS memory card to
another SxS memory card.
Each clip is copied with the same name to the
destination SxS memory card.
Notes
• If there is another clip having the same name on the
destination SxS memory card, the clip is copied under
a name adding a single-digit number in parentheses to
the end of the original clip name.
The parenthetical number is the minimum value that
does not exist in the destination memory card.
Examples:
ABCD0002(1) if ABCD0002 exists
ABCD0002(2) if ABCD0002(1) exists
ABCD0005(4) if ABCD0005(3) exists
• When using FAT, you cannot copy a file 10 times or
more if clips with the same clip name followed by
parenthetical numbers (1) to (9) already exist on the
card.
• When using UDF/exFAT, you cannot copy a clip when
the same clip already exists on the destination SxS
memory card.
• A warning message is displayed if there is not
sufficient space on the destination SxS memory card.
Replace the SxS memory card with one with sufficient
space.
• When copying an SxS m emory card on which multiple
clips have been recorded, copying all clips to the end
may not be achieved, even if the destination card has
the same capacity as the source card, depending on
usage conditions, memory characteristics, etc.
Copying a specified clip
You can copy a clip selected on the thumbnail
screen to another SxS memory card.
Select “COPY CLIP” from the Clip Operation
menu.
Playback
Copying clips collectively
By using the Setup menu, you can copy clips on
an SxS memory card collectively to another SxS
memory card.
If the memory card contains clips of both HD and
SD Mode, only the clips of the currently selected
mode are copied. This may be convenient when
you wish to extract clips of the same mode only.
Select “Clips” in “Copy All” (page 105) in the
OTHERS menu.
Clip Operations
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Deleting Clips
You can delete clips from the SxS memory card.
Select “DELETE CLIP” from the Clip Operation
menu.
Note
Clips with an OK mark and flagged clips set to “LOCK
CLIP” cannot be deleted.
To delete them, release the OK mark or the LOCK CLIP
setting before performing the delete operation.
EXPAND CLIP screen in UDF/exFAT/FAT
HD Mode
Current frame number
120min
01:10:20:00 01:10:30:00 01:10:40:00 01:10:50:00
S1 S2
01:11:00:00 01:11:10:00 01:11:20:00 01:11:30:00
EXPAND CLIP
0000123
Deleting clips collectively
By using the Setup menu, you can delete clips
from an SxS memory card collectively.
Select “All Clips DEL” in “Clip” (page 104) in
the OTHERS menu.
Notes
Playback
• If the memory card contains clips of both HD and SD
Mode, only the clips of the currently selected mode are
deleted.
• Clips with an OK mark and flagged clips set to “LOCK
CLIP” cannot be deleted.
Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen
In UDF, exFAT, and FAT HD Mode, the
EXPAND CLIP screen permits you to divide a
clip into 12 blocks of equal duration and show a
thumbnail image of the first frame of each block
on the screen.
In FAT SD Mode, the EXPAND CLIP screen
shows the thumbnail images of the first frames of
the segment files only for a clip segmented
because its file size exceeded 2 GB.
This helps you to quickly cue up to a desired
scene in a clip of long duration.
You can display the EXPAND CLIP screen by
selecting the clip on the thumbnail screen.
01:11:40:00 01:11:50:00 01:12:00:00 01:12:10:00
01 /JAN /2013
JPAN0011
10: 53 S&Q 29 /24
(1)
HQ
S2 S1
1920 /23 .9P
01: 10:20 : 00
TCR
DUR
00: 03: 19: 23
1
2
Detailed information for the clip is displayed at
the bottom of the screen.
The items other than the following are the same as
those on the normal thumbnail screen (page 65):
1. Frame information
The following icons show the marking for the
frame at the cursor.
Index frame
S1
S2
The same icons may also be displayed below the
thumbnail image of each frame. If the frame has
multiple markings, o ne of the icons is displayed,
in the priority order of index frame, shot mark 1,
and shot mark 2.
Frame with shot mark 1 added
Frame with shot mark 2 added
2. Timecode indication
The timecode of the frame at the cursor is
displayed.
1 Select a clip on the thumbnail screen,
then press the SEL/SET button or the
jog dial.
The corresponding Clip Operation menu
pops up.
2 Select “EXPAND CLIP.”
The EXPAND CLIP screen appears for the
clip that you selected on the thumbnail
screen.
Clip Operations
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EXPAND CLIP screen in FAT SD Mode
Current frame number
120min
00: 00: 00: 00 00:09:30:00 00:19:00:00
EXPAND CLIP
0000001
Item Function
SHOT MARK1
DEL
SHOT MARK2
DEL
DIVIDE CLIP To divide the clip into two clips at
To delete shot mark 1 from the
selected frame (page 74)
To delete shot mark 2 from the
selected frame (page 74)
the selected frame (page 74) (FAT
HD mode only)
01 /JAN /2013
JPAN0011
10: 53
_01
DVCAM
29.9PsF SQ
TCR
DUR
00 : 00 : 00 : 00
00 : 09 : 30 : 00
21
Detailed information for the clip is displayed at
the bottom of the screen.
The items other than the following are the same as
those on the normal thumbnail screen (page 65):
1. Timecode indication
The timecode of the segmentation file at the
cursor is displayed.
2. Duration
The duration of the segmentation file at the
cursor is displayed.
Clip Operation menu on the EXPAND CLIP
screen
UDF/exFAT/FAT HD Mode
When you select a frame on the EXPAND CLIP
screen and press the SEL/SET button or the jog
dial, the Clip Operation menu pops up to enable
operations such as displaying more detailed split
displays and saving the frames after the selected
frame as different clip.
Item Function
EXPAND
(COARSE)
EXPAND
(FINE)
PAUSE To set to Pause mode at the
SET INDEX PIC To specify the selected frame for
SHOT MARK1
ADD
SHOT MARK2
ADD
To decrease the number of
partitions of the clip
To increase the number of
partitions of the clip
selected frame
the index frame of the clip (page
74)
To add shot mark 1 to the selected
frame (page 74)
To add shot mark 2 to the selected
frame (page 74)
FAT SD Mode
You can select “PAUSE” only on the EXPAND
CLIP screen in FAT SD Mode.
Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen (UDF/exFAT/FAT HD Mode)
When one or more shot marks or recording start
marks are recorded for a single clip, you can
display only frames with those marks as
thumbnail images on the screen.
1 Select a clip on the thumbnail screen,
then press the SEL/SET button or the
jog dial.
2 Select “ALL MARK,” “SHOT
MARK1,” “SHOT MARK2,” or “REC
START MARK” from the Clip
Operation menu (page 69).
SHOT MARK screen example (when ALL
MARKS is selected)
120min
S1 S2 S2 S1
01: 10: 20: 00 01:10:30:00 01:10:40:00 01:10:50:00
S1 S
01:11:00:00 01:11:10:00
01 /JAN /2013
JPAN0011
The detailed information of the clip is displayed
at the bottom of the screen.
The items other than the following are the same as
those on the EXPAND CLIP screen (page 72) in
UDF, exFAT, and FAT HD mode:
1. Timecode indication
- - -
10: 53 S&Q 29 /24
(1)
HQ
SHOT MARK1
1
- - -
1920/23.9P
0031 / 0031
TCR
DUR
- - -
- - -
01: 12:00 : 00
00: 03: 19: 23
1
- - -
- - -
Playback
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The timecode of the frame at the cursor on the
SHOT MARK screen is displayed.
Move the cursor to the first/last frame
When the cursor is at a user-designated position,
press the F REV and PREV buttons
simultaneously to move the cursor the first frame.
Press the F FWD and NEXT buttons
simultaneously to move the cursor to the last
frame.
Switch to the clip shot mark screen for a different
clip
When the cursor is at the first frame for a clip,
press the PREV or up button, or turn the jog dial
up to switch to the previous displayable clip shot
mark screen.
When the cursor is at the last frame for a clip,
press the NEXT or down button, or turn the jog
dial down to switch to the next displayable clip
Playback
shot mark screen.
Clip Operation menu on the SHOT MARK
screen
When you select a frame on the SHOT MARK
screen and press the SEL/SET button or the jog
dial, the Clip Operation menu pops up to permit
you further operations.
Item Function
PAUSE To set to Pause mode at the selected
SET INDEX PIC To specify the selected frame for the
SHOT MARK1
DEL
SHOT MARK2
DEL
DIVIDE CLIP To divide the clip into two clips at
frame
index frame of the clip (page 74)
To delete the shot mark 1 from the
selected frame (page 74)
To delete the shot mark 2 from the
selected frame (page 74)
the selected frame (page 74) (FAT
HD mode Only)
Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (UDF/ exFAT/FAT HD Mode)
Adding a shot mark in Pause mode
Add a shot mark by pr essing the assignable but ton
to which you assigned “SHOT MARK1” or
“SHOT MARK2.”
Adding a shot mark on the EXPAND CLIP
screen
Select “SHOT MARK1 ADD” or “SHOT
MARK2 ADD” from the Clip Operation menu.
Deleting a shot mark
You can delete shot marks on the EXPAND CLIP
screen (page 72) or on the SHOT MARK screen
(page 73).
Select “SHOT MARK1 DEL” or “SHOT
MARK2 DEL” from the Clip Operation menu.
Changing the Index Frame (UDF/ exFAT/FAT HD Mode)
You can change the index frame to another frame
you selected on the EXPAND CLIP screen (page
72) or the SHOT MARK screen (page 73).
Select “SET INDEX PIC” from the Clip
Operation menu.
Note
Even if you specify a frame other than the top frame for
the index frame, playback always begins from the top
frame when you start it from the thumbnail screen.
Dividing a Clip (FAT HD Mode Only)
In FAT HD Mode, you can divide a clip into two
different clips at the frame you select on the
EXPAND CLIP screen (page 72) or the SHOT
MARK screen (page 73).
Select “DIVIDE CLIP” from the Clip Operation
menu.
The first 4 characters of the original clip name are
carried on, continuing to the last number on the
memory card by the second 4 numerics.
Example: If you divide a clip named ABCD0002
into two clips under the condition where a
new clip will be named EFGH0100, clip
ABCD0100 and clip ABCD0101 are created.
Note
If the remaining space on the memory card is insufficient
for divided clips, a message informing you of it appears.
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Status Displays
Showing the Status Screens
Press the STATUS button (page 11) to display
status screens on the viewfinder screen/external
video monitor.
Use the joystick (page 11) or the jog dial (page
11) to perform operations and switch the screens
in sequence.
When you press the STATUS button again, the
status screen display is canceled.
For connections of an external monitor, see
“Connecting External Monitors and Recording
Devices” on page 109.
Camera Status Screen
White Bal: White balance status
Display Contents
B The color temperature stored in white
memory B is indicated.
A The color temperature stored in white
memory A is indicated.
PRST The color temperature set as the preset
white is indicated. The color temperature of
preset white can be changed using the
PICTURE PROFILE menu.
Gain: GAIN switch settings
The gain values of the positions L, M, and H of
the GAIN switch assigned in the CAMERA SET
menu are displayed.
Handle Zoom: Handle zoom settings
The “Handle Zoom” setting (page 82) in the
CAMERA SET menu are displayed.
Display Contents
Off Zoom does not work.
Low Zoom works at the speed that is set for
“Low” in “Zoom Speed.”
High Zoom works at the speed that is set for
“High” in “Zoom Speed.”
Vari The deeper the on-handle ZOOM button is
pressed, the faster the zoom speed.
Zoom Speed
The zoom speed that is set at “High”/“Low” of
“Zoom Speed” (page 82) in the CAMERA SET
menu are displayed.
Display Contents
L Zoom speed that is set at “Low” of “Zoom
Speed.”
H Zoom speed that is set at “High” of “Zoom
Speed.”
Zebra: Zebra status
Display Contents
1 “On” is displayed and the setting of
“Zebra1 Level” in “Zebra” in the VF SET
menu is displayed to the right when “Zebra
Select” in “Zebra” in the VF SET menu is
set to “1” or “Both” and you set the Zebra
function to “On.” If the Zebra function is
set to “Off” or “Zebra Select” is set to “2,”
“Off” appears.
2 “On” is displayed when “Zebra Select” in
“Zebra” in the VF SET menu is set to “2”
or “Both” and you set the Zebra function to
“On.” If the Zebra function is set to “Off”
or “Zebra Select” is set to “1,” “Off”
appears.
Skin Tone Detail: Skin-tone detail status
The current status (“On” or “Off”) of “Setting” of
“Skin Tone Detail” of the PICTURE PROFILE
menu is displayed.
Picture Profile: Picture Profile selection status
The selected Picture Profile number and name are
displayed. (If Picture Profile is off, “Off” is
displayed.)
Status Displays
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Audio Status Screen
Output CH: External output/headphone output
Depending on the setting of “Output CH” in
“Audio Output” in the AUDIO SET menu and the
setting of “Monitor CH,” the audio channel(s)
external output and headphones output is
displayed as follows.
• CH-1: When left/right are CH-1
• CH-2: When left/right are CH-2
• CH-3: When left/right are CH-3
• CH-4: When left/right are CH-4
• CH-1/CH-2: When left is CH-1 and right is CH2 (stereo)
• CH-3/CH-4: When left is CH-3 and right is CH4 (stereo)
• CH-1+CH-2: When both left and right are CH1 and CH-2 (monaural)
• CH-3+CH-4: When both left and right are CH3 and CH-4 (monaural)
Speaker: Speaker output
The audio channel(s) output to the internal
speaker is displayed.
Status Displays
As the speaker is monaural, “CH-1+CH2” or
“CH-3+CH-4” is displayed when “Monitor CH”
is set to stereo. With non-stereo settings, the
setting of “Monitor CH” in “Audio Output” in the
AUDIO SET menu is displayed as it is.
CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4: Audio level meters
The 4-channel (2-channel when using 2-channel
settings) audio level meters and input sources are
displayed.
While recording (or standing by to record), the
level of the audio inputs (the EE audio levels) are
displayed. During playback, the audio playback
level is displayed according to the setting of
“Output CH” in “Audio Output” in the AUDIO
SET menu.
If audio is input from the i.LINK (HDV/DV)
connector while displaying thumbnails, while
playback is stopped, or while recording an
external signal, the audio input level is displayed.
In this case, the leftmost channels that are
displayed are CH-1 and CH-2, regardless of the
setting of “Output CH” in “Audio Output” in the
AUDIO SET menu.
Wind Filter
The “On”/“Off” setting of Wind Filter is
displayed to the right of each input source. Wind
Filter settings can be made from “Wind Filter
CH1” to “Wind Filter CH4” in “Audio Input” in
the AUDIO SET menu.
Video Status Screen
Video Format
Video Format: Video format setting
The number of vertical lines, frame rate, and scan
format (i/P) of the video format set in “Format” in
“System” in the OTHERS menu are displayed.
Rec Mode: Recording mode
The video format set in “Format” in “System” in
the OTHERS menu is displayed.
SDI Output: Output for SDI
The “SDI” setting in “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O
Select” in the VIDEO SET menu is displayed.
HDMI Output: Output for HDMI
The “HDMI” setting in “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O
Select” in the VIDEO SET menu is displayed.
i.LINK I/O: Input and output for i.LINK
The “i.LINK” setting in “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O
Select” in the VIDEO SET menu is displayed.
Down Converter: SD output down-converter
setting
In HD mode, the “Down Converter” setting
(“Squeeze,” “Letterbox,” “Edge Crop”) in the
VIDEO SET menu is displayed.
In SD mode, “Edge Crop” is displayed when EC
(Edge Crop) in “Format” in “System” in the
OTHERS menu is selected, and “Squeeze” is
displayed when SQ (Squeeze) in “Format” in
“System” in the OTHERS menu is selected.
23.98P Output: 23.98P output mode
The “23.98P Output” setting (23.98PsF, 59.94i
(2-3 Pull Down)) in the VIDEO SET menu is
displayed.
Button/Remote Status Screen
Assign Button: Assignable button statuses
The functions assigned with the “Assign Button”
in the OTHE RS menu to the respec tive assignable
buttons are displayed.
IR Remote: IR Remote Commander status
The “IR Remote” setting in the OTHERS menu is
displayed.
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Battery/Media Status Screen
Battery: Battery charge remaining
The remaining charge level of the mounted
battery pack is displayed.
Charge Count: Repeated charge times
The number of times that the mounted battery
pack has been charged is displayed.
Media A/Media B: Remaining space, available
recording time, and estimated service life
(rewriting limit)
The remaining space of the SxS memory cards in
the respective card slots is indicated on the
meters.
At the right, the available time for recording if
done at the current bit rate is displayed, in
minutes.
The time indication will be “- - min” if no SxS
memory card or an invalid card is in the slot.
If the card is write-protected, a icon is shown
to the right of the time indication.
The Life value is displayed only for an SxS
memory card which supports the life value
indication. It indicates the estimated remaining
usable period of the card (virgin status as 100%).
Status Displays
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Overview of the Setup Menus
Press the MENU button to display setup menus
on the viewfinder screen with settings necessary
for recording and playback. (You can also display
setup menus on an external monitor.) Set items by
selecting them from the following menus.
CAMERA SET menu: For setting items related
to recording other than those for picture quality.
(For picture quality-related items, use the
PICTURE PROFILE menu (page 55).)
AUDIO SET menu: For setting audio-related
items.
VIDEO SET menu: For setting video outputrelated items.
VF SET menu: For setting items related to the
viewfinder screen.
TC/UB SET menu: For setting items related to
timecodes and user bits.
OTHERS menu: For setting other items.
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Setup Menu Layers
MENU
CAMERA SET Gain Setup
AUDIO SET Audio Input
VIDEO SET Input Source Select
VF SET VF
(continues)
Shutter
SLS/EX SLS
MF Assist
Color Bars
Flicker Reduce
Handle Zoom
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
Image Inversion
Auto Black Bal.
ND Comp
Audio Output
SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O
Select
SDI/HDMI/Video Out
Super
Down Converter
23.98P Output
SDI Rec Control
Match Clip Name
Peaking
Marker
Zebra
Display On/Off
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TC/UB SET Timecode
Users Bit
TC Format
LENS File Information
Operation
Setting
Auto FB Adjust
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
Fan Control
RM/USB A Sel
Version
Version Up
Menu Scroll
Basic Menu Operations
Menu controls
MENU button (page 11)
To turn Menu mode to use Setup menus on/off.
Joystick, SEL/SET button (page 11)
When you move the joystick, 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 11)
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 11)
To return to the previous layer of the menu. An
uncompleted change is canceled.
Note
In Expanded Focus mode (page 44), the setup
menu cannot be used. Press the EXPANDED
FOCUS button to exit this mode.
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Setting the Setup menus
Rotate the jog dial or move the joystick 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.
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
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 moving the joystick
or turning the jog dial, then press the
SEL/SET button or the jog dial to
execute.
The cursor moves to the next column.
To return to the previous column, tilt the
joystick to the left.
2 Perform setting in the same manner up
to the last column/digit.
The cursor moves to “SET.”
3 Press the jog dial or the SEL/SET
button.
The setting is completed.
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Setup Menu List
The functions and available settings of menus are listed below.
The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold face (example:
in the Menu items column cannot be set while displaying the thumbnail screen or during playback
[M]
Speed). The items marked with
operations.
CAMERA SET Menu
CAMERA SET
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
Gain Setup
Assigning gain
levels to the three
GAIN switch
positions
Shutter
Specifying
operating
conditions of the
electrical shutter
Unselectable when
Slow Shutter
mode/
Supersensitized
Slow Shutter mode
is set.
SLS/EX SLS
Setting the Slow
Shutter mode/
Supersensitized
Slow Shutter mode
Low
–3 / 0 / 3 / 6 / 9 /12 /18 dB
Mid
–3 / 0 / 3 / 6 / 9 /12 /18 dB
High
–3 / 0 / 3 / 6 / 9 /12 / 18 dB
Mode
Speed / Angle / ECS
Shutter Speed
1/32, 1/33, 1/40, 1/48, 1/50,
1/60, 1/96, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125,
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000
Shutter Angle
11.25º / 22.5º / 45º / 72º / 86.4º /
90º / 144º / 150º / 172.8º /
180º / 216º
ECS Frequency
60.00
Setting
OFF / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 /
16 / 32 / 64
Set the gain level to be used when the switch is set to the L
position.
Set the gain level to be used when the switch is set to the M
position.
Set the gain level to be used when the switch is set to the H
position.
Select modes of the Electronic Shutter.
Speed mode/Angle mode (standard modes): These modes
may be especially effective when you wish to record a
quick-moving subject with minimal blurring. You can
select Speed mode to specify the shutter speed in seconds,
or Angle mode to specify the shutter speed by the shutter
angle.
ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode: This mode may be used to
shoot a monitor screen, eliminating horizontal bands.
Set the shutter speed when Speed mode is selected. The
available setting values vary depending on the frame
frequency of the video format selected.
Set the shutter angle when Angle mode is selected. The
following frame rates are unavailable when “S&Q Motion” is
set from “1” to “16”: 72°, 86.4°, 144°, 150°, 172.8°, 216°.
Set the ECS frequency when ECS mode is selected. The
available setting values vary depending on the frame
frequency of the video format selected.
Set the number of cached frames.
Notes
• This cannot be set while recording/playing or while the
thumbnail screen is displayed.
• This cannot be set while using Slow & Quick Motion or
Cache Recording mode
• This cannot be set if the video format is set to “HQ
1280×720/23.98P” (for UDF), “XAVC-I 1080/23.98P” (for
exFAT), or “SP 1440×1080/23.98P” (for FAT).
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Setup Menu List
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CAMERA SET
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
MF Assist
Turning the MF
Assist Function
on/off
Color Bars
Setting the Color
Bars
Flicker Reduce
Setting Flicker
Compensation
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Handle Zoom
Setting the zoom
operation
Zoom Speed
Setting the zoom
speed
On / Off Set to “On” to precisely adjust the focus automatically after
Camera/Bars
Camera / Bars
Bars Type
Multi / 75% / 100% / SMPTE
Mode
Auto / On / Off
Frequency
50 Hz / 60 Hz
60 Hz: UC model
50 Hz: Other models
Off / Low / High / Vari Set the zoom operation by using the on-handle ZOOM button.
High
1 to 99 (70)
Low
1 to 99 (30)
Remote
1 to 99 (50)
you roughly adjust it manually.
Select “Bars” to output color bars.
Select the type of color bar to be output when “Bars” is
selected.
Multi: Multiformat color bars are output.
75%: To output 75% color bars
100%: To output 100% color bars
SMPTE: To output SMPTE color bars.
Set the operation of the Flicker-Reduction function.
On: To always activate it
Auto: To automatically activate it when flicker is detected.
Off: To not activate it
Notes
• It is recommended to set this to “Off” when shooting
outdoors or under lighting that does not cause flicker. (It
can be also “Auto,” but the compensation may not be done
properly.)
• It is recommended to set this to “Auto” when shooting
indoors or under various lighting that may cause flicker,
such as fluorescent, sodium, or mercury-vapor lamps. (If
continuously shooting under lighting that may cause flicker,
“Mode” should be set to “On.”)
Set to the power supply frequency of the light source causing
flicker.
Off: Zoom does not work.
Low: Zoom works at the speed that is set for “Low” in “Zoom
Speed.”
High: Zoom works at the speed that is set for “High” in
“Zoom Speed.”
Vari: The deeper the on-handle ZOOM button is pressed, the
faster the zoom speed.
Set the zoom speed for the “High” setting of “Handle Zoom.”
Set the zoom speed for the “Low” setting of “Handle Zoom.”
Note
Zooming may not operate smoothly if you select a low speed.
Set the speed of zooming to be executed when you press the
ZOOM T/W button of the IR Remote Commander.
Note
If the infrared line from the Remote Commander is not
received properly, zooming may not operate smoothly.
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CAMERA SET
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
Zoom
Transition
Setting the zoom
operation mode
Interval Rec
Setting the Interval
Recording
function
Frame Rec
Setting the Frame
Recording
function
Clip Cont. Rec
Setting the Clip
Continuous
Recording
function
P.Cache Rec
Setting the Picture
Cache Recording
function
Linear / Soft Set the operation mode at the beginning and end of zooming
Setting
On / Off
Interval Time
1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 sec
1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 min
1 to 4/6/12/24 hour
Number of Frames
1 / 3 / 6 / 9 or
2 / 6 / 12 (When using 720/
59.94P or 720/50P)
Setting
On / Off
Number of Frames
1 / 3 / 6 / 9 or
2 / 6 / 12 (When using 720/
59.94P or 720/50P)
Setting
On / Off
Setting
On / Off
Rec Time
0-2sec / 2-4sec / 4-6sec /
6-8sec / 8-10sec / 10-12sec /
12-14sec / 13-15sec
with the on-handle ZOOM button.
Linear: Zooming immediately begins at the specified speed
when the on-handle ZOOM button is pressed and
immediately ends when the button is released.
Soft: Zooming gradually increases the speed up to the
specified speed after the on-handle ZOOM button is
pressed and gradually decreases the speed and ends after
the button is released. (1 second at maximum from when
the button is released till the operation ends.)
Turn the Interval Recording function on/off.
Set the interval of recording in Interval Recording.
Set the number of frames to be recorded at a time in Interval
Recording.
Turn the Frame Recording function on/off.
Set the number of frames to be recorded at a time in Frame
Recording.
Turn the Clip Continuous Recording function on/off.
Turn the Picture Cache Recording function on/off.
Set the time to cache video in the picture cache memory (the
time to a point where recording is to start when you press the
REC START/STOP button in Picture Cache Recording).
Note
When you set “OTHERS” > “System” > “Format” to
“XAVC-I,” “0-2sec” or “2-4sec” can be selected.
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CAMERA SET
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
S&Q Motion
Setting the Slow &
Quick Motion
function
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
On Format
UDF
For NTSC or NTSC(J)
HD422 50/1080/29.97P,
HD422 50/1080/23.98P,
HD422 50/720/59.94P,
HD422 50/720/29.97P,
HD422 50/720/23.98P,
HQ 1920×1080/29.97P,
HQ 1920×1080/23.98P,
HQ 1280×720/59.94P
For PAL
HD422 50/1080/25P,
HD422 50/720/50P,
HD422 50/720/25P,
HQ 1920×1080/25P,
HQ 1280×720/50P
exFAT
For NTSC or NTSC(J)
XAVC-I 1080/29.97P,
XAVC-I 1080/23.98P,
XAVC-I 720/59.94P
XAVC-L50 1080/29.97P
XAVC-L50 1080/23.98P
XAVC-L35 1080/29.97P
XAVC-L35 1080/23.98P
XAVC-L50 720/59.94P
For PAL
XAVC-I 1080/25P,
XAVC-I 720/50P
XAVC-L50 1080/25P
XAVC-L35 1080/25P
XAVC-L50 720/50P
Set the video format for Slow & Quick Motion recording.
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FAT
For NTSC or NTSC(J)
HQ 1920×1080/29.97P,
HQ 1920×1080/23.98P,
HQ 1280×720/59.94P,
HQ 1280×720/29.97P,
HQ 1280×720/23.98P
For PAL
HQ 1920×1080/25P,
HQ 1280×720/50P,
HQ 1280×720/25P
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CAMERA SET
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
Frame Rate
UDF
1 to 30 (NTSC)
When “On Format” is set to
“HD422 50/1080/29.97P,”
“HD422 50/1080/23.98P,”
“HQ 1920×1080/29.97P,” or
“HQ 1920×1080/23.98P”
1 to 60 (NTSC)
When “On Format” is set to
“HD422 50/720/59.94P,”
“HD422 50/720/29.97P,”
“HD422 50/720/23.98P,” or
“HQ 1280×720/59.94P”
1 to 25 (PAL)
When “On Format” is set to
“HD422 50/1080/25P” or
“HQ 1920×1080/25P”
1 to 50 (PAL)
When “On Format” is set to
“HD422 50/720/50P,”
“HD422 50/720/25P,” or
“HQ 1280×720/50P”
exFAT
1 to 30 (NTSC)
When “On Format” is set to
“XAVC-I 1080/29.97P,”
“XAVC-I 1080/23.98P,”
“XAVC-L50 1080/29.97P,”
“XAVC-L50 1080/23.98P,”
“XAVC-L35 1080/29.97P,” or
“XAVC-L35 1080/23.98P”
1 to 60 (NTSC)
When “On Format” is set to
“XAVC-I 720/59.94P” or
“XAVC-L50 720/59.94P”
1 to 25 (PAL)
When “On Format” is set to
“XAVC-I 1080/25P,” “XAVCL50 1080/25P,” or “XAVC-L35
1080/25P”
1 to 50 (PAL)
When “On Format” is set to
“XAVC-I 720/50P” or “XAVCL50 720/50P”
FAT
1 to 30 (NTSC)
When “On Format” is set to
“HQ 1920×1080/29.97P” or
“HQ 1920×1080/23.98P”
1 to 60 (NTSC)
When “On Format” is set to
“HQ 1280×720/59.94P,”
“HQ 1280×720/29.97P,” or
“HQ 1280×720/23.98P”
Set the recording frame rate for Slow & Quick Motion
recording.
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CAMERA SET
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
1 to 30 (PAL)
When “On Format” is set to
“HQ 1920×1080/25P”
1 to 60 (PAL)
When “On Format” is set to
“HQ 1280×720/50P” or
“HQ 1280×720/25P”
Rec Review
Setting the
playback time for
Rec-Review
TLCS
Setting the Total
Level Control
System (auto
adjustment system
of gain, exposure
and shutter)
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Shockless
3 sec / 10 sec / Clip Set the time to play the last recorded clip using the Rec-
Level
+1.0 / +0.5 / ±0 / –0.5 / –1.0
Mode
Backlight / Standard /
Spotlight
Speed
–99 to +99 (+50)
AGC
On / Off
AGC Limit
3 / 6 / 9 / 12 / 18 dB
AGC P oin t
F2.8 / F4 / F5.6
Auto Shutter
On / Off
A.SHT Limit
1/100, 1/150, 1/200, 1/250
A.SHT Point
F5.6 / F8 / F11 / F16
Off / 1 / 2 / 3 Select the speed of change in white balance when the white
White
Setting the
shockless white
balance
White Switch
ATW / MEM Select the white balance adjustment mode selected at the B
<B>
Setting for the
WHITE BAL
switch
Review function.
3 sec: Last 3 seconds
10 sec: Last 10 seconds
Clip: Entire duration of the clip
Set the target level (to make brighter or darker) of auto iris
control in TLCS. (This setting also affects the gain control in
AGC mode and shutter-speed control in Auto Shutter mode.)
+1.0: Approx. one stop further open
+0.5: Approx. half a stop further open
±0: Standard
–0.5: Approx. half a stop further closed
–1.0: Approx. one stop further closed
Set the auto iris control mode in TLCS.
Backlight: Backlight mode to reduce darkening of the center
subject against lights
Standard: Standard mode
Spotlight: Spotlight mode to reduce blown-out highlights on
the center subject in the spotlight
Set the tracing speed of TLCS control.
Turn the AGC (Auto Gain Control) function on/off.
Set the maximum gain in AGC.
Set the iris point for switching to auto-iris and AGC (Auto
Gain Control) control when AGC is on.
Turn the Auto Shutter control function on/off.
Set the maximum shutter speed in Auto Shutter control.
Set the exposure position for switching auto iris and auto
shutter control when Auto Shutter is on.
balance mode is switched. Set to “Off” to instantly change the
white balance.
Select a larger number to change the white balance more
slowly through interpolation.
position of the WHITE BAL switch.
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CAMERA SET
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
ATW Speed
Setting for Auto
Tracing White
Balance
ATW Mode
ATW mode setting
Wide
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Set the tracing speed of ATW. The larger the number you set,
the speed becomes faster.
Natural / Pure Natural: Depending on the brightness of scenes, automatically
adjusts the white balance to natural ambience.
Pure: Not leaving the blue color or red color, automatically
adjusts the white balance closer to original colors.
On / Off Set to “On” when a wide-conversion lens is attached.
Conversion
Setting for use of a
wide-conversion
lens
Image
Inversion
Setting the image
inversion function
Normal / H INV / V INV /
H+V
Normal: Normal image direction
H INV: To horizontally invert the image
V INV: To vertically invert the image
H+V: To horizontally and vertically invert the image
Notes
• This cannot be set while recording, while the color bars are
displayed or while using Recording Review.
• This cannot be set while the automatic black balance
function is set.
Auto Black
Bal.
Setting the
automatic black
balance
ND Comp
Setting the out of
register color
correction for the
ND filter
Execute / Cancel Turn the automatic black balance function on/off.
Notes
• This cannot be set while recording or while the color bars
are displayed.
• This cannot be set while using the Picture Cache Recording
mode, the Interval Recording mode, the Frame Recording
mode, the Slow and Quick Motion mode, the Slow Shutter
mode or the Supersensitized Slow Shutter mode.
ND Offset Adjust
On / Off
Clear ND Offset
Execute / Cancel
ND Adjust Mode CLR
Yet / OK
ND Adjust Mode ND1
Yet / OK
ND Adjust Mode ND2
Yet / OK
ND Adjust Mode ND3
Yet / OK
Set the out of register color correction for the ND filter.
Clear the value that is set.
Displays the status of the out of register color correction for
the ND filter.
Yet: Uncorrected.
OK: Corrected.
Note
If “ND Offset Adjust” is set to “Off,” these items do not
appear.
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AUDIO SET Menu
AUDIO SET
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
Audio Input
Setting for audio
inputs
[M]
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
CH3 Input Source
Internal / External
CH4 Input Source
Internal / External
EXT MIC CH1 Ref
–70 dB / –60 dB / –50 dB /
–40 dB / –30 dB
EXT MIC CH2 Ref
–70 dB / –60 dB / –50 dB /
–40 dB / –30 dB
INT MIC Level
–12 dB / –6 dB / 0 dB / +6 dB /
+12 dB
Line Input Ref
+4dB / 0dB / –3dB / EBUL
Reference Level
–20dB / –18dB / –16dB /
–12dB / EBUL
Limiter Mode
Off / –6 dB / –9 dB / –12 dB /
–15 dB / –17 dB
AGC S pec
–6 dB / –9 dB / –12 dB /
–15 dB / –17 dB
Set the audio signal source to be recorded for CH3 for a 4channel recordable format.
Internal: Record the L side of the internal microphone for
CH3.
External: Record the AUDIO IN CH1 signal for CH3.
Set the audio signal source to be recorded for CH4 for a 4channel recordable format.
Internal: Record the R side of the internal microphone for
CH4.
External: Record the AUDIO IN CH2 signal for CH4.
Select the reference input level for when an external
microphone is connected to the AUDIO IN CH1 connector
and that signal is being used for the audio signal source for
CH1 or CH3. This can be selected regardless of the setting of
the AUDIO SELECT switch.
Note
This is unavailable when the AUDIO IN CH-1 switch is set to
INT and “CH3 Input Source” is set to “Internal.” This is also
unavailable when the CH-1 input (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V)
switch is set to LINE.
Select the reference input level for when an external
microphone is connected to the AUDIO IN CH2 connector
and that signal is being used for the audio signal source for
CH2 or CH4. This can be selected regardless of the setting of
the AUDIO SELECT switch.
Note
This is unavailable when the AUDIO IN CH-2 switch is set to
INT and “CH4 Input Source” is set to “Internal.” This is also
unavailable when the CH-2 input (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V)
switch is set to LINE.
Select the internal microphone level. This can be selected
regardless of the AUDIO SELECT switch setting.
Select the reference input level for when the AUDIO IN CH1/CH-2 connectors are set to LINE.
Select the 1kHz test signal output level.
Select whether to activate the limiter when a loud signal is
input while the AUDIO SELECT switch is set to MANU
(manual).
Select the audio input level AGC.
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AUDIO SET
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
Audio Output
Setting for audio
outputs
CH1&2 AGC Mode
Mono / Stereo
CH3&4 AGC Mode
Mono / Stereo / Off
1KHz Tone
On / Off
Wind Filter CH-1
On / Off
Wind Filter CH-2
On / Off
Wind Filter CH-3
On / Off
Wind Filter CH-4
On / Off
EXT CH Select
CH-1
CH-1/CH-2
Monitor CH
CH-1/CH-2 (CH-3/CH-4)
CH-1+CH-2 (CH-3+CH-4)
CH-1 (CH-3)
CH-2 (CH-4)
Output CH
CH-1/CH-2
CH-3/CH-4
Alarm Level
0 to 7 (4)
Beep
On / Off
Select auto tuning for the input level of an analog audio signal
recorded to CH-1/CH-2.
Mono: Perform for each channel.
Stereo: Perform in stereo mode.
Select auto tuning for the input level of an analog audio signal
recorded to CH-3 or CH-4.
Mono: Perform for each channel.
Stereo: Perform in stereo mode.
Off: Do not perform auto tuning. The Limiter Mode setting is
applied.
Turn the 1-kHz reference tone signal on/off.
Turn the wind filter for CH1 on/off.
Turn the wind filter for CH2 on/off.
Turn the wind filter for CH3 on/off.
Turn the wind filter for CH4 on/off.
CH-1: To record the CH1 external input signal to both CH1
and CH2 (when the CH-2 AUDIO IN switch is set to
EXT). If “CH4 Input Source” is set to “External,” you can
also record to CH4.
CH-1/CH-2: To record each external input signal to its
respective channel.
Select the audio channel(s) to be fed to the headphones and
the built-in speaker.
CH-1/CH-2 (CH-3/CH-4): Stereo
CH-1+CH-2 (CH-3+CH-4): Mix
CH-1 (CH-3): CH-1 (CH-3) only
CH-2 (CH-4): CH-2 (CH-4) only
( ): with Output CH set to “CH-3/CH-4”
Select audio output channels from either channels 1 and 2 or
channels 3 and 4.
Set the alarm sound volume.
Select whether or not to sound a beep upon each operation.
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VIDEO SET Menu
VIDEO SET
Menu items Setting values Contents
Input Source
Select
Setting the input
source
SDI/HDMI/
i.LINK I/O
Select
Selecting input/
output signals for
the connectors
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
SDI/HDMI/
Video Out
Super
Setting the
character
information for
each output
Down
Converter
Selecting the
operation mode of
the down converter
Camera / i.LINK Select video and audio signal for the input source.
When using UDF HD or exFAT
Mode
HD SDI & HD HDMI
SD SDI & SD HDMI i
SD HDMI P
Off
When using FAT HD Mode (HQ)
HD SDI & HD HDMI
SD SDI & SD HDMI i
SD HDMI i & DVCAM
SD HDMI P
Off
When using FAT HD Mode (SP)
HD SDI & HD HDMI
SD SDI & SD HDMI i
HD HDMI & HDV
SD HDMI i & HDV
SD HDMI P & HDV
SD HDMI i & DVCAM
Off
When using UDF SD Mode
SD SDI & SD HDMI i
Off
When using FAT SD Mode
SD SDI & SD HDMI i
SD HDMI i & DVCAM
Off
On / Off Set whether to add the menus and status indications of the
Squeeze / Letterbox / Edge
Crop
Camera: Camera image
i.LINK: HDV/DVCAM input via the i.LINK (HDV/DV)
connector
Note
i.LINK is unavailable when using UDF/exFAT.
HD SDI & HD HDMI: To output HD SDI signals from the
SDI OUT connector, and HD HDMI signals from the
HDMI OUT connector.
SD SDI & SD HDMI i: To output SD SDI signals from the
SDI OUT connector, and SD HDMI interlace signals from
the HDMI OUT connector.
HD HDMI & HDV: To output HD HDMI signals from the
HDMI OUT connector, and input/output HDV streams
from the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector.
SD HDMI i & HDV: To output SD HDMI interlace signals
from the HDMI OUT connector, and input/output HDV
streams from the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector.
SD HDMI P & HDV: To output SD HDMI progressive
signals from the HDMI OUT connector, and input/output
HDV streams from the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector.
SD HDMI i & DVCAM: To output SD HDMI interlace
signals from the HDMI OUT connector, and input/output
DVCAM streams from the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector.
SD HDMI P: To output SD HDMI progressive signals from
the HDMI OUT connector.
Off: There is no output from the SDI/HDMI/i.LINK
connectors.
Notes
• Signals are not output from the SDI OUT connector when
this is set to other than an HD SDI or SD SDI setting.
• Slow & Quick Motion mode cannot be used when this is
set to input/output DVCAM streams.
viewfinder screen to the output of the SDI OUT, HDMI OUT,
and VIDEO OUT connectors.
Note
On the thumbnail, EXPAND CLIP and SHOT MARK
screens, the menus and status indications on the viewfinder
screen are displayed regardless of the setting of this item.
Set the output mode (aspect) for SD signals
Squeeze: To horizontally reduce a 16:9 picture to output a 4:3
picture
Letterbox: To mask the upper and lower areas of a 4:3 picture
to display a 16:9 picture in the center of the screen
Edge Crop: To cut the both sides of a 16:9 picture to output a
4:3 picture
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VIDEO SET
Menu items Setting values Contents
23.98P Output
Selecting Output
mode
SDI Rec
Control
Setting the
synchronized
recording
Match Clip
Name
59.94i (2-3 Pull Down)/
23.98PsF
Off / HD SDI Remote I/F /
Parallel Rec
On / Off Set whether to add the clip name information to the SDI
Select the video output format when the video format is the
following setting.
• For UDF HD Mode: HD422 50/1080/23.98P
• For exFAT/HD Mode: XAVC-I 1080/23.98P
• For FAT/HD Mode: HQ 1920x1080/23.98P
To turn the function to enabling recording synchronized with
this camcorder.
HD SDI Remote I/F: To feed a REC trigger signal to a
recorder connected to the SDI OUT connector.
Parallel Rec: Performs the recording controls by interlocking
to the camcorder’s recording operation.
output.
HQ 1920x1080/23.98P
HQ 1440x1080/23.98P
XAVC-L50 1080/23.98P
XAVC-L35 1080/23.98P
HQ 1440x1080/23.98P
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VF SET Menu
VF SET
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
VF
Setting the
viewfinder
Peaking
Setting the peaking
function for the
viewfinder
Marker
Setting the
markers added to
pictures on the
viewfinder screen
[M]
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Color
–99 to +99 (±0)
Mode
Color / B&W
Type
Normal / Color / Both
Peaking Frequency
Normal / High
Color
White / Red / Yellow / Blue
Peaking Level
Low / Mid / High
Setting
On / Off
Safety Zone
On / Off
Safety Area
80% / 90% / 92.5% / 95%
Center Marker
On / Off
Aspect Marker
Line / Mask / Off
Aspect Select
4:3 / 13:9 / 14:9 / 15:9 / 1.66:1 /
1.85:1 / 2.35:1 / 2.4:1
Aspect Mask
90% / 80% / 70% / 60% / 50% /
40% / 30% / 20% / 10% / 0%
Guide Frame
On / Off
Adjust the color of pictures in the viewfinder.
Select the display mode of the viewfinder.
Color: Color mode
B&W: Monochrome mode
Select the peaking type.
Normal: Normal peaking
Color: Color peaking
Both: “Normal” and “Color”
Select the peaking frequency between “Normal” and “High”
when “Type” is set to “Normal.”
When you select “Color” for “Type,” select the color of the
peaking signal.
Set the color peaking level when “Type” is set to “Both.”
Turn all marker indications on/off in combination.
Turn the safety marker on/off.
Select the size (ratio to the entire screen) of the safety zone
marker.
Turn the center marker on/off.
Select the aspect marker.
Line: To show white lines
Mask: To lower the video signal level of areas outside the
marker range.
Off: To not display
Note
No aspect marker is displayed when a video format of EC
(Edge Crop) is selected in SD Mode.
Select the ratio of the aspect marker.
When “Aspect Marker” is “Mask,” select the brightness of
images outside the aspect marker.
Turn the guide frame marker on/off.
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Zebra
Setting the zebra
pattern
[M]
Zebra Select
1 / 2 / Both
Zebra1 Level
50 to 107 (70)
Select the zebra pattern(s) to be displayed.
1: To display only Zebra1 (the default is 70%) for an area
within ±10% of the “Zebra1 Level” video level.
2: To display only Zebra2 (the default is 100%) for a video
level over 10 0%.
Both: To display both zebra 1 and zebra 2
Set the display level of zebra 1.
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VF SET
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
Display On/Off
Selecting the items
to be displayed on
the viewfinder
screen
[M]
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Video Level Warnings
On / Off
Sending Clip Info
On / Off
Brightness Display
On / Off
Histogram Display
On / Off
Lens Info
Meter / Feet / Off
Zoom Position
Number / Bar / Off
Audio Level Meter
On / Off
Timecode
On / Off
Battery Remain
On / Off
Media Remain
On / Off
TLCS Mode
On / Off
Steady Shot
On / Off
Focus Mode
On / Off
White Balance Mode
On / Off
Picture Profile
On / Off
Filter Position
On / Off
Iris Position
On / Off
Gain Setting
On / Off
Shutter Setting
On / Off
Rec Mode
On / Off
Video Format
On / Off
Clip Name
On / Off
Turn the warning indication to be displayed when the picture
is too bright or too dark on/off.
Turn the uploading status of a clip when connecting the CBKWA100 Wireless Adapter on/off.
Turn the numeric indication to show the picture brightness on/
off.
Turn the histogram indication to show the level distribution of
the picture on/off.
Select the depth-of-field indication.
Meter: To indicate in meters
Feet: To indicate in feet
Off: To not indicate
Select the type of zoom position indication.
Number: Indication with a number
Bar: Indication with a bar
Off: To not display
Turn the audio level meter indication on/off.
Turn the time data (timecode, user bits, duration) indication
on/off.
Turn the battery remaining/DC input voltage indication on/
off.
Turn the media remaining indication on/off.
Turn the TLCS mode indication on/off.
Turn the steady shot mode indication on/off.
Turn the focus operation mode indication on/off.
Turn the white balance mode indication on/off.
Turn the Picture Profile indication on/off.
Turn the ND filter setting indication on/off.
Turn the iris setting indication on/off.
Turn the gain setting indication on/off.
Turn the shutter mode and speed indication on/off.
Turn the special recording mode (Frame Rec, Interval Rec,
S&Q Motion) indication on/off.
Turn the video format indication on/off.
Turn the clip name display on/off.
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VF SET
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
ClipNumber (PB)
On / Off
SDI Rec Control
On / Off
Wide Conversion
On / Off
Wireless Status
On / Off
Ext Media Remain
On / Off
Turn the clip number display on/off.
Turn the synchronous recording display (the Rec2 display)
on/off.
Turn the wide Conversion setting indication on/off.
Turn the status of radio wave of the CBK-WA100 Wireless
Adapter (not supplied) on/off.
Turn the remaining time indication for the media of the CBKWA100 Wireless Adapter (not supplied) on/off.
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TC/UB SET Menu
TC/UB SET
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
Timecode
Setting the
timecode
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Users Bit
Setting the user
bits
Mode
Preset / Regen / Clock
Run
Rec Run / Free Run
Setting Set the timecode to a desired value.
Reset
Execute / Cancel
TC Out
Auto / Generator
Mode
Fix / Date
Setting Set the user bits to a desired value.
Set the timecode mode.
Preset: To start the timecode from the specified value
Regen (regeneration): To continue the timecode during
recording only. When you insert another SxS memory
card, the camcorder starts next recording so that the
timecode continues from the last recorded timecode on the
card.
Clock: To use the current clock time as the timecode
Notes
• In Interval Recording, Frame Recording and Slow & Quick
Motion Recording, if you set “Mode” to “Preset” the
timecode advances in Rec Run mode regardless of the
“Run” setting. If you set it to “Clock,” the timecode
advances in Regen mode.
• When the Picture Cache function (page 51) is active
(“Setting” of “P.Cache Rec” is set to “On”), the timecode
always advances in Free Run mode. When the Picture
Cache Recording function is deactivated, the running mode
is restored to the selected mode.
Set the running mode when the timecode mode is set to
“Preset.”
Rec Run: To advance the timecode during recording only. The
continuity of the timecode is maintained between clips in
the sequence of recording as long as the SxS memory card
is not changed. If you remove the memory card and record
on another card, the timecode will not continue when you
return the first card to the slot again.
Free Run: The timecode keeps advancing regardless of the
state of recording to the SxS memory card.
Select “Execute” to reset the timecode to 00:00:00:00.
Select the timecode output.
Auto: To output the timecode generator value during
recording, and the timecode reader value during playback.
Generator: To output the timecode generator value during
recording or playback.
Set the user bit mode.
Fix: To use a desired fixed value as the user bits
Date: To use the current date
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TC/UB SET
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
TC Format
Setting the time
code format
DF / NDF Set the timecode format.
DF: Drop frame
NDF: Non drop frame
Note
The current video format/frame frequency determines
whether the mode is fixed either to DF or NDF (see below),
regardless of the TC Format setting.
Video formats Frame
setting
59.94i
59.94P
29.97P
1)
23.98P
SP 1440×1080/
23.98P
HQ 1280×720/
23.98P (UDF)
23.98P
XAVC-I 1080/
23.98P
XAVC-L50 1080/
23.98P
XAVC-L35 1080/
23.98P
HQ 1920×1080/
23.98P
HQ 1440×1080/
23.98P
HQ 1280×720/
23.98P (FAT)
HD422 50/1080/
23.98P
HD422 50/720/
23.98P
50i
50P
25P
00 to 29 DF/NDF
00 to 23
00 to 24 Fixed to NDF
TC Format
switchable
(Fixed to DF in
Clock mode)
2)
Fixed to NDF
1)With DF, the frame digits can be set as desired in the range
of 00 to 29.
With NDF, the frame at the beginning of recording is
limited to 00, 05, 10, 15, 20, or 25.
2)The fr ame digits in “Setting” is limited to 00, 04, 08, 12, 16,
and 20.
The frame at the beginning of recording is limited to 00, 04,
08, 12, 16, or 20.
As “23.98P Output” (page 91) in the VIDEO SET menu
becomes 2-3 pull-down 59.94i when recording (or standing
by to record) HQ 1920×1080/23.98P other than when
“23.98PsF” is selected, the overlapping ti mecodes of frames
3)
output from the SDI OUT connector are renumbered from
00 to 29.
3)Even in Clock mode, the timecode is gradually shifted,
because it is counted by NDF.
As output from the SDI OUT connector becomes 2-3
pulled-down video when recording (or standing by to
record) HQ 1920×1080/23.98P and other than “23.98PsF”
is selected for “23.98P Output” (page 91) in the VIDEO
SET menu, fields are created in which overlapping
timecodes are displayed on the screen.
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LENS File Menu
LENS File
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
Information
Displaying the lens
information
Operation
Operating the lens
file
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Lens ID Displays the model name of the lens (only for lenses that
L Manufacturer Displays the manufacturer of the lens (only for lenses that
Serial Number Displays the serial number of the lens (only for lenses that
Display Mode
Date&Time / Model Name /
Lens ID
Recall Mem
Execute / Cancel
Store Mem
Execute / Cancel
Recall SxS
Execute / Cancel
Store SxS
Execute / Cancel
Recall USB
Execute / Cancel
Store USB
Execute / Cancel
File ID
No Offset / Up to 16 characters
File Source Displays the number of the selected lens file.
Auto Recall
Off / On / S.Number
support serial communication).
support serial communication).
support serial communication).
Set the displayed item on the list box.
This setting returns to the default (“Date&Time”) when
restarting the camcorder.
Recall the lens file (internal memory).
Store the lens files (internal memory).
Recall the lens file (SxS memory card).
Store the lens files (SxS memory card).
When a media in the active slot is write-protected, this item is
grayed-out.
Recall the lens file that is stored on a USB memory.
When the camcorder is in FAT mode or a USB memory is not
inserted, this item is grayed-out.
Store the lens files onto a USB memory.
When the camcorder is in FAT mode or a USB memory is not
inserted, this item is grayed-out.
Assigns a name to the most recently loaded file.
When the installed lens supports serial communication,
specifies whether to automatically load that reference file.
Off: Do not use this function.
On: Load the reference for the model name and reflect the
contents of the file.
S.Number: For lenses that support serial number
communication, load the lens file that corresponds to the
serial number and model name, and reflect the contents of
that file.
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LENS File
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
Setting
Setting the lens file
Auto FB
Adjust
Adjusting the
flange focal length
Lens No Offset
Execute / Cancel
M V Modulation
–99 to +99 (±0)
Lens Center H
–40 to 0 to +40
Lens Center V
–40 to 0 to +40
Lens R Flare
–99 to +99 (±0)
Lens G Flare
–99 to +99 (±0)
Lens B Flare
–99 to +99 (±0)
Lens W-R Offset
–99 to ±0 to +99
Lens W-B Offset
–99 to ±0 to +99
Shading Ch Sel
Red / Green / Blue
L R/G/B H Saw
–99 to ±0 to +99
L R/G/B H Para
–99 to ±0 to +99
L R/G/B V Saw
–99 to ±0 to +99
L R/G/B V Para
–99 to ±0 to +99
Execute/Cancel Select “Execute” to start the automatic adjustment of the
Clear the lens file.
Adjust the V SAW shading.
Sets a center marker horizontal position in the lens file.
Sets a center marker vertical position in the lens file.
Adjust the flare (R) of the lens.
Adjust the flare (G) of the lens.
Adjust the flare (B) of the lens.
Sets a R white balance compensation value in the lens file.
Sets a B white balance compensation value in the lens file.
Selects the white shading compensation target.
Sets a horizontal SAW white shading compensation value in
the lens file.
Sets a horizontal parabola white shading compensation value
in the lens file.
Sets a vertical SAW white shading compensation value in the
lens file.
Sets a vertical parabola white shading compensation value in
the lens file.
flange focal length.
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Setup Menu List
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OTHERS Menu
OTHE RS
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
All Reset
Resetting to the
factory status
Camera Data
Storing/recalling
the menu settings
to an SxS memory
card or USB flash
drive
Time Zone
Setting the time
difference
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Clock Set
Setting the built-in
clock
Language
Selecting the
language for
menus and
messages
Execute/Cancel Select “Execute” to reset the camcorder to the factory status.
Store
Execute/Cancel
Recall
Execute/Cancel
All Save (USB)
Execute/Cancel
All Load (USB)
Execute/Cancel
UTC –12:00 to +13:30 Set the time-zone difference from UTC in steps of 30
Date/Time Set the current time and date.
12H/24H
12H / 24H
Date Mode
YYMMDD / MMDDYY /
DDMMYY
English / Chinese / Spanish /
Portuguese / Russian /
Indonesian
When you select “Execute” to store the setting values to an
SxS memory card, the setup file is stored to one of the
following directories.
For UDF:
\General\Sony\PRO\CAMERA\XDCAM\PMW_300/
For exFAT:
\XDROOT\General\Sony\PRO\CAMERA\XDCAM\
PMW_300\
For FAT:
\SONY\PRO\CAMERA\XDCAM_EX\PMW_300\
Select “Execute” to retrieve the setting values from an SxS
memory card.
When you select “Execute” to store the setting values to a
USB flash drive, the setup file is stored to the following
directory.
/MSSONY/SONY/PRO/CAMERA/XDCAM/PMW_300/
Select “Execute” to retrieve the setting values from a USB
flash drive.
minutes.
Note
The default setting is different among the sales areas.
United States and Canada: –5:00
Europe area: 0:00
Oceania: +10:00
Select the display mode of time.
12H: 12-hour mode
24H: 24-hour mode
Select the display mode of the date.
YYMMDD: In sequence of year, month, day
MMDDYY: In sequence of month, day, year
DDMMYY: In sequence of day, month, year
English: To display in English
Chinese: To display in Chinese
Spanish: To display in Spanish
Portuguese: To display in Portuguese
Russian: To display in Russian
Indonesian: To display in Indonesian
Note
The language of the menus and messages differs depending
on the area.
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Setup Menu List
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