Sony PMW-320L, PMW-320K User Manual

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Solid-State Memory Camcorder

Operating Instructions

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

PMW-320K PMW-320L

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

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

WARNING

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

For the customers in the U.S.A.

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

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

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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

For the customers in Canada

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

For the customers in Europe

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

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)

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

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

For the customers in Taiwan only

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

Foreword ...................................................................................................... 9

Before Use......................................................................................... 9

Chapter 1 : Overview

Features ...................................................................................................... 10

Using the Software..................................................................................... 11

Reading the CD-ROM Manuals...................................................... 11

System Requirements for Using the Applications .......................... 12

Software Installation ....................................................................... 12

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...................................... 13

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

Accessory Attachments................................................................... 13

Operating and Connectors Section.................................................. 15

Monochrome LCD Panel ................................................................ 24

Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with the PMW-320K)......................... 25

Viewfinder....................................................................................... 26

Viewfinder Screen Display........................................................................ 28

Chapter 2 : Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply ........................................................................ 32

Attaching the Viewfinder .......................................................................... 33

Setting the Area of Use .............................................................................. 38

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock ........................................... 39

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens............................................................ 39

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Using a Battery Pack....................................................................... 32

Using AC Power ............................................................................. 33

Attaching the Supplied Viewfinder................................................. 33

Adjusting the Viewfinder Position.................................................. 34

Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle..................................................... 34

Lifting Up the Viewfinder Barrel and Eyepiece ............................. 34

Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen................................... 36

Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket ........................ 36

Attaching a 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder ...................................... 37

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length................................................. 40

Preparing the Audio Input System .......................................................... 41

Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector...................... 41

Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors................ 42

Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone

System) ..................................................................................... 43

Tripod Mounting ....................................................................................... 44

Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 45

Using the Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 45

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position....................................................... 46

Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings

Setting the Video Format .......................................................................... 47

Changing the Video Format............................................................ 48

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance............................. 48

Adjusting the Black Balance........................................................... 48

Adjusting the White Balance .......................................................... 49

Setting the Electronic Shutter................................................................... 52

Shutter Modes ................................................................................. 52

Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed............................... 52

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment............ 54

Zooming...................................................................................................... 55

Switching between Zoom Modes.................................................... 55

Using Manual Zoom ....................................................................... 55

Using Servo Zoom .......................................................................... 55

Adjusting the Focus ................................................................................... 55

Adjusting in Full MF Mode ............................................................ 55

Adjusting in MF Mode.................................................................... 56

Adjusting in AF Mode .................................................................... 56

Using Macro Mode ......................................................................... 56

Adjusting the Audio Level ........................................................................ 57

Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the

AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 Connectors............................................ 57

Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector.... 57

Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4 ........................................... 58

Setting the Time Data................................................................................ 59

Setting the Timecode....................................................................... 59

Setting the User Bits........................................................................ 60

Synchronizing the Timecode........................................................... 60

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Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)

............................................................................................................... 62

Chapter 4 : Shooting

Handling S×S Memory Cards................................................................... 64

Basic Operations........................................................................................ 68

Advanced Operations ................................................................................ 71

About S×S Memory Cards.............................................................. 64

Loading and Ejecting S×S Memory Cards ..................................... 65

Selecting the S×S Memory Card to Use ......................................... 66

Formatting (Initializing) S×S Memory Cards................................. 66

Checking the Remaining Recording Time...................................... 67

Restoring S×S Memory Cards ........................................................ 67

Playing Recorded Clips................................................................... 69

Deleting Recorded Clips ................................................................. 70

Recording Shot Marks..................................................................... 71

Setting OK Marks ........................................................................... 71

Starting to Record from Pre-stored Video (Picture Cache Function)

.................................................................................................. 71

Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval Rec Function).................... 73

Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function) ............. 74

Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion ............................................. 75

Framing Shots with the Freeze Mix Function................................. 77

Chapter 5 : Clip Operations

Clip Playback ............................................................................................. 78

Thumbnail Operations.............................................................................. 82

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Thumbnail Screen ........................................................................... 78

Playing Clips................................................................................... 80

Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips....................................... 81

THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration............................................... 82

Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations.......................................... 83

Changing the Thumbnail Screen Type............................................ 83

Displaying Clip Properties .............................................................. 84

Adding and Deleting OK Marks (HD Mode Only) ........................ 85

Copying Clips ................................................................................. 85

Deleting Clips.................................................................................. 86

Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen...................................... 87

Displaying the Shot Mark Thumbnail Screen (HD Mode Only).... 88

Adding and Deleting Shot Marks (HD Mode Only)....................... 88

Changing Clip Index Pictures (HD Mode Only)............................. 89

Dividing Clips (HD Mode Only) .................................................... 89

Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings

Setup Menu Organization and Levels...................................................... 90

Setup Menu Organization ............................................................... 90

Setup Menu Levels.......................................................................... 90

Basic Setup Menu Operations .................................................................. 91

Menu List.................................................................................................... 94

OPERATION Menu........................................................................ 94

PAINT Menu................................................................................. 108

MAINTENANCE Menu............................................................... 114

FILE Menu.................................................................................... 125

Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches ......................................... 129

Functions that can be assigned to the ASSIGN. 0 switch............. 129

Functions that can be assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 switch............. 130

Functions that can be assigned to the ASSIGN. 1 and 3 switches, the

ASSIGNABLE 4 and 5 switches, and the COLOR TEMP. button

................................................................................................ 130

Functions that can be assigned to the RET button on the lens...... 132

Adjusting Picture Characteristics to Match the PMW-EX1R ............ 133

Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Saving and Loading Settings................................................................... 134

Saving Setting Data....................................................................... 134

Loading Setting Data..................................................................... 135

Resetting a File after Changing Its Contents................................. 135

Saving and Loading Scene Files ............................................................. 136

Saving Scene Files ........................................................................ 136

Loading Scene Files...................................................................... 136

Saving and Loading Lens Files............................................................... 137

Setting Lens File Data................................................................... 137

Saving Lens Files.......................................................................... 137

Loading Lens Files........................................................................ 138

Loading Lens Files Automatically................................................ 138

Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors ............................................................... 139

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Operating Clips with a Computer.......................................................... 141

Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection).......................... 143

Recording the Camera Picture on an External Device.................. 143

Nonlinear Editing.......................................................................... 144

Recording External Input Signals ................................................. 144

Chapter 9 : Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder............................................................................ 146

Maintenance............................................................................................. 146

Cleaning the Viewfinder ............................................................... 146

Note about the Battery Terminal................................................... 146

Operation Warnings................................................................................ 147

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation ............................................................... 154

Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock ...................................... 156

Specifications............................................................................................ 156

General.......................................................................................... 156

Camera Block................................................................................ 157

Audio Block .................................................................................. 157

Display .......................................................................................... 157

Media Block.................................................................................. 158

Inputs/Outputs............................................................................... 158

Lens Block (PMW-320K only)..................................................... 158

Supplied Accessories .................................................................... 159

Recommended Additional Equipment.......................................... 159

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories .................................. 161

About i.LINK ........................................................................................... 162

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License............................................... 163

Index.......................................................................................................... 164

Table of Contents

Foreword

Before Use

After purchasing the PMW-320K/320L SolidState Memory Camcorder, before operating, it is necessary to set the area of use. (Unless this setting is made, the camcorder will not operate.)

For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use” (page 38).

Note

Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PMW-320K/320L (referred to as “the camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.

Foreword

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter1 Overview

Features

The camcorder is a shoulder-mount HD memory camcorder. It is provided with three (diagonal 8 mm ( (1920×1080) “Exmor” CMOS image sensors.

/2-type bayonet mount

The camcorder is provided with a 1/2-type bayonet mount (flange focal length 38 mm ( inches), allowing you to use Sony bayonet mount exchangeable lenses.

/32 inches)) full-HD

S×S memory cards as recording media

Using S×S memory cards, the camcorder offers nonlinear capabilities such as instant random access and file-based operation.

Light weight, low power consumption

Design features such as CMOS image sensors, custom video signal processing ICs, and S×S memory card recording enable fanless operation and power consumption of 15 W or less. The camcorder’s light weight (3.2 kg (7 lb 0.88 oz)) and low center of gravity make it easy to carry on the shoulder while ensuring superior stability.

HD recording using the “MPEG-2 Long GOP” codec

The camcorder records 1920 × 1080, 1440 × 1080, and 1280 × 720 HD images using “MPEG2 Long GOP” codec compression. It offers a choice of bit rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (SP mode). By utilizing an efficient compression format, the camcorder records high-quality HD images for long recording time of approx. 100 minutes at 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or approx. 140 minutes at 25 Mbps (SP mode) on a single 32-GB S×S memory card.

/2-type

Multi-format support

The camcorder supports interlace format recording (1080/59.94i or 1080/50i), progressive format recording (1080/29.97P, 1080/23.98P, 720/59.94P, 720/29.97P, 720/23.98P, or 1080/ 25P, 720/50P, 720/25P), thus offering the flexibility needed for worldwide HD recording. (For 23.98P, native frequency recording is possible.) It also supports recording and playback of SD signals (both NTSC and PAL). The camcorder has an optional capability to record and play back SD signals in DVCAM-AVI format, and can output HD signals down-converted to SD.

A special auto focus lens

The camcorder is provided with the 1/2-type auto focus lens, which ensures high-quality shooting in all situations from wide angle to telephoto (PMW-320K only).

A variety of functions for improved performance under various shooting conditions

• Picture Cache function

• Optical ND filters and electrical CC filters

• Hyper gamma

• Slow shutter function

• Frame Recording function

• Time lapse function (interval recording)

• Slow & quick motion function

• Freeze mix function

• Focus magnification function

• Image inversion function

• Assignable switches

• 3.5-inch high-resolution color LCD viewfinder

• Remote control

Features

Inherits unique features of XDCAM EX series

The camcorder inherits the workflow features of the XDCAM EX series, including thumbnail display and metadata management, and improves them by introducing an improved man-machine interface.

XDCAM EX web sites

For information on XDCAM EX, visit the following web sites:

United States

http://www.sony.com/xdcamex

Canada

http://www.sony.ca/xdcamex

Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Russia

http://www.sonybiz.net/xdcamex

Latin America

http://www.sonypro-latin.com/xdcamex

Australia

http://www.sony.com.au/xdcamex

Asia (except Korea, China, and Japan)

http://pro.sony-asia.com

Korea

http://bp.sony.co.kr/xdcamex

China

http://pro.sony.com.cn/minisite/XDCAMEX

Japan

http://www.sony.co.jp/XDCAMEX

Using the Software

The supplied CD-ROM (labeled “Utility Software for Solid-State Memory Camcorder and Recorder”) cont ains application and device driver software required to access to SxS memory cards from a computer and to manage material shot with the camcorder. Information about how to install the software is provided in PDF format.

Note

You must install the SxS device driver on your com puter if your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard slot and you want to use it to access SxS memory cards.

Reading the CD-ROM Manuals

Preparations

The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the operation manuals contained on the CD-ROM. Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher

Memo

If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the following URL: http://www.adobe.com/ Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Chapter 1 Overview

To read the documents

Do the following:

1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM

drive.

A cover page appears automatically in your browser. If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double-click on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.

2 Select and click on the manual that you

wish to read.

This opens the PDF file.

Using the Software

Memo

Chapter 1 Overview

The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the version of Adobe Reader. In such a case, install the latest version you can download from the URL mentioned in “Preparations” above.

Note

If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact a Sony service representative.

System Requirements for Using the Applications

The following operating conditions are recommended for using the software recorded on the CD-ROM:

S×S Device Driver Software

Applicable hardware

Computer conforming to ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54

• Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7

• Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later, v10.5.0 or later, v10.6.0 or later

For details, refer to the User’s Guide or ReadMe of the software.

Uninstalling an application program

Windows computer

Choose “Start,” “Control Panel” then “Add or Remove Programs” and specify the program to be deleted.

Macintosh computer

Drop the folder of the software into Trash.

For support information on the driver, refer to the following URL: http://www.sony.net/S×S-Support/

Software Installation

Do the following to install the software on the CD-ROM on your computer:

1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM

drive.

A cover page appears automatically in your browser. If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double-click on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.

2 Select and click on the software that you

wish to install.

The installer for the software starts up. Follow the displayed instructions:

Using the Software

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

d DC OUT 12V (DC power output)

connector (4-pin, female)

Supplies power for an optional WRR-860A/861/ 862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner (maximum 0.5 A). Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF synthesized diversity tuner.

Chapter 1 Overview

Power Supply

a LIGHT switch

Determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT connector (see page 14) is turned on and off. AUTO : When the POWER switch of the video

light is in the on position, the video light is turned on automatically while the camcorder is recording.

MANUAL: You can turn the video light on or off

manually, using its own switch.

Note

When the camcorder is set for recording in Picture Cache mode, it is not possible to turn on the light before operation to start recording is carried out (or while data is being stored in memory).

e Battery attachment shoe

Attach a BP-GL95/GL65/L80S/L60S Battery Pack. Alternatively, you can attach an ACDN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor to operate the camcorder on AC power supply.

For details, see “Preparing a Power Supply” (page 32).

For details, see “Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)” (page 43).

Note

For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the following battery packs: BP-GL95, BP-GL65, BP-L60S, and BP-L80S.

Accessory Attachments

b POWER switch

Turns the main power supply on and off.

c DC IN (DC power input) connector

(XLR type, 4-pin, male)

To operate the camcorder from an AC power supply, connect an optional DC power cord to this terminal and then connect the cord to the DC output terminal of the BC-L70, BC-L160, or another battery charger.

a Shoulder strap fitting

Attach the supplied shoulder strap (see page 45).

b Accessory fitting shoe

Attach an optional accessory such as a video light (see page 45).

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

c Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

Chapter 1 Overview

lever

To adjust the viewfinder position in the front-toback direction, loosen this lever and the LOCK knob. After adjustment, retighten this lever and the LOCK knob.

l LIGHT (video light) connector (2-pin,

female)

A video light with a maximum power consumption of 50 W, such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent can be connected (see page 45).

d Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of the viewfinder (see page 34).

e Viewfinder fitting shoe

Attach the viewfinder.

f VF (viewfinder) connector (26-pin,

rectangular)

Connect the cable of the supplied viewfinder.

g VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin,

round)

Connect the cable of the optional DXF-51, DXFC50W or DXF-20W viewfinder.

For connecting the DXF-51 or DXF-C50W, optional parts are required. Consult a Sony service representative for information about connecting the DXF-51 or DXF-C50W.

h Lens mount securing rubber

After locking the lens in position using the lens locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the two projections. This fixes the lens mount, preventing it from coming loose.

i Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

knob (LOCK knob)

Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the viewfinder (see page 34).

j Fitting for optional microphone holder

Fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder (see page 42).

k Shoulder pad

Raise the shoulder pad fixing lever to adjust the position in the front-to-rear direction. Adjust the position for maximum convenience when operating the camcorder on your shoulder (see page 46).

m Lens cable clamp

Clamp a lens cable.

n MIC IN (microphone input) (+48 V)

connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female)

Connect a stereo microphone to this connector. The power (+48 V) is supplied via this connector.

o LENS connector (12-pin)

Connect a lens cable to this connector. This connector is not used for a which is connected by a hot shoe inside the lens mount.

Note

When connecting or disconnecting the lens cable to this connector, power off the camcorder first.

/2-inch lens

p Tripod mount

When using the camcorder on a tripod, attach the tripod adaptor (optional).

q Lens mount (special bayonet mount)

Attach the lens. On the inner side of the lens mount is a 14-pin connector (two 7-pin connectors) for connecting the lens.

Consult a Sony service representative for information about available lenses.

Note

The auto iris function is not available if the mounted lens has a 7-pin connector for connection to the camera. The video level indication and the iris position indication are also disabled.

r Lens locking lever

After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position. After locking the lens, be sure to use the lens mount securing rubber to prevent the lens from becoming detached.

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

s Lens mount cap

Remove by pushing up the lens locking lever. When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for protection from dust.

Operating and Connectors Section

Front

a REC START (recording start) button

Press to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The effect is the same as that of the REC button on the lens.

b SHUTTER selector

Set to ON to use the electronic shutter. Push to SELECT to switch the shutter speed or shutter mode setting. When this switch is operated, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 52).

c FILTER selector

Switches between four ND filters built into this camcorder. When this selector is used, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

FILTER selector setting

1 CLEAR

ND filter

FILTER selector setting

ND filter

/4 ND (attenuates light to

approximately

/16 ND (attenuates light to

approximately

/64 ND (attenuates light to

approximately

/4)

/16)

/64)

You can change a MAINTENANCE menu setting so that different white balance settings can be stored for different FILTER selector positions. This allows you to automatically obtain optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions in linkage with the filter selection.

For details, see “Adjusting the White Balance” (page 49).

d MENU knob

Changes the item selection or a setting within the menu (see page 91).

e AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/

black balance adjustment) switch

Activates the automatic white/black balance adjustment functions. WHITE: Adjust the white balance automatically.

If the WHITE BAL switch (see page 17) is set to A or B, the white balance setting is stored in the corresponding memory. If the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST, the automatic white balance adjustment function does not operate.

BLACK: Adjust the black set and black balance

automatically. You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch even when the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) function is operating. If you push the switch to the WHITE side once more during the automatic white balance adjustment, the adjustment is cancelled and the white balance setting returns to the original setting. If you push the switch to the BLACK side once more during the automatic black balance adjustment, the adjustment is cancelled and the black balance setting returns to the original setting.

Chapter 1 Overview

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

f MIC (microphone) LEVEL control

Adjusts the input level of audio channels 1, 2, 3

Chapter 1 Overview

and 4 (see page 57).

Right side (near the front)

c ALARM (alarm tone volume

adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or optional earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard. However, if MAINTENANCE >Audio >Min Alarm Volume in the setup menu is set to [Set], the alarm tone is audible even when this volume control is at the minimum position.

ALARM

Minimum Maximum

d MONITOR (monitor volume

adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard.

e MONITOR (audio monitor selection)

switches

By means of combinations of the two switches, you can select audio that you want to hear through the built-in speaker or earphones.

a ASSIGN. (assignable) 1/2/3 switches

You can assign the desired functions to these switches on OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup menu (see page 129). EZ Mode is assigned to the ASSIGN. 1 switch, and Off is assigned to the ASSIGN. 2/3 switches as the factory default setting. The ASSIGN.1/3 switches are provided with an indicator to show whether a function is assigned to the switch (ON) or not (OFF).

b COLOR TEMP. (color temperature)

button

Press to light the button and change the color temperature for shooting (factory default setting). You can use this as an assignable switch (see page 129).

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Position of down-side switch: CH-1/2

Position of up-side switch

CH-1/CH-3 Channel 1 audio MIX Channels 1 and 2 mixed

CH-2/CH-4 Channel 2 audio

Audio outp ut

audio (stereo)

Position of down-side switch: CH-3/4

Position of up-side switch

CH-1/CH-3 Channel 3 audio MIX Channels 3 and 4 mixed

CH-2/CH-4 Channel 4 audio

a) By connecting stereo headphones to the EARPHONE

jack, you can hear the audio in stereo. (Under MAINTENANCE >Audio in the setup menu, Headphone Out must be set to STEREO.)

Audio outp ut

audio (stereo)

f ASSIGN. (assignable) 0 switch

You can assign the desired function to this switch on OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup menu (see page 130). Off is assigned to this switch when the camcorder is shipped from the factory. This is a momentary type switch. Each press of the switch turns the function assigned to this switch on or off.

g GAIN selector

Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditi ons during shooting. The gains corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be selected on OPERATION >Gain Switch in the setup menu (see page 102). (The factory settings are L=0 dB, M=6 dB, and H=12 dB.) When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

h OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic

contrast control) switch

Switches the video signal output from the camera module, between the following two.

BARS: Output the color bar signal. CAM: Output the video signal being shot. When

this is selected, you can switch DCC

on and

off.

1) DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control): Against a very bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the subject, objects in the background will be lost in the glare. The DCC function will suppress the high intensity and restore much of the lost detail and is particularly effective in the following cases.

• Shooting people in the shade on a sunny day

• Shooting a subject indoors, against a background

through a window

• Any high contrast scene

i WHITE BAL (white balance memory)

switch

Controls adjustment of the white balance. PRST: Adjust the color temperature to the preset

value (the factory default setting: 3200K). Use this setting when you have no time to adjust the white balance.

A or B: Recall the white balance adjustment

settings already stored in A or B. Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch (see page 15) on the WHITE side, to automatically adjust the white balance, and save the adjustment

settings in memory A or memory B.

B (ATW

): When this switch is set to B and

OPERATION >White Setting >White Switch<B> is set to [ATW] in the setup menu, ATW is activated. You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch

even when ATW is in use. When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

1) ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance): The white

balance of the picture being shot is adjusted automatically for varying lighting conditions.

j MENU ON/OFF switch

To use this switch, open the cover. This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen. Each time the switch is pushed down, the menu screen is turned on and off. The function of this switch is the same as that of the MENU button in the thumbnail screen operations section.

k STATUS ON/SEL/OFF (menu display

on/page selection/display off) switch

MENU CANCEL/PRST (preset) /

ESCAPE switch

When the menu is not displayed, this switch functions as the STATUS ON/SEL/OFF switch. When the menu is displayed, the switch functions as the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch. (To use the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch, open the cover.)

Use the STATUS ON/SEL/OFF switch in the following way. ON/SEL: Each time this switch is pushed

upward, a window to confirm the menu

settings and status of the camcorder appears

on the viewfinder screen (see page 62). The

window consists of five pages, which are

switched each time the switch is pushed

upward. Each page is displayed for about 10

seconds. OFF: To clear the page immediately after

display, push this switch down to the OFF

position.

Use the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE in the following way.

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CANCEL/PRST: Pushing this switch up to this

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position after a setting is changed in the setup menu displays the message to confirm whether the previous settings are cancelled. Pushing this switch up to this position again cancels the previous settings. Pushing this switch up to this position before a setting is changed in the setup menu or after a setting change is cancelled in the setup menu displays the message to confirm whether the setting is reset to the initial value. Pushing this switch up to this position again resets the settings to the initial value.

ESCAPE: Use this switch when the menu page,

which has a hierarchical structure, is opened. Each time the switch is pushed to this position, the page returns to one stage higher in the hierarchy.

l Cover

Open this cover to use the MENU ON/OFF switch or the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch.

Right side (near the rear)

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a Built-in speaker

The speaker can be used to monitor E-E1) sound during recording, and playback sound during playback. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings (see page 147). If you connect earphones to the EARPHONE jack, the speaker output is suppressed automatically.

1) E-E: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric”. In E-E

mode, video and audio signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal electric circuits only. This can be used to check input signals.

b Monochrome LCD panel

Displays remaining battery capacity, remaining media capacity, audio levels, time data, and so on (see page 24).

c WARNING indicator

Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs (see page 147).

d ACCESS lamp

Lights up when data is written to or read from the recording media.

e Protection cover of the audio control

section

Open to access the audio control section (see page 20).

f Protection cover of the thumbnail

screen operations section

Open to access the thumbnail screen operations section (see page 20).

g F REV (fast reverse) button and

indicator

This plays back at high speed in the reverse direction. The playback speed changes in the order ×4 t ×15 t ×24 with each press of the button. The indicator lights during high-speed playback in the reverse direction.

h PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator

Press this button to view play back video images using the viewfinder screen or the LCD monitor. The indicator lights during playback. Press this button again during playback to pause, outputting a still image. At this time the indicator flashes at a rate of once per second. Pressing the F REV or F FWD button during playback or pause starts high speed playback in the forward or reverse direction.

i F FWD (fast forward) button and

indicator

This plays back at high speed in the forward direction. The playback speed changes in the order ×4 t ×15 t ×24 with each press of the button. The indicator lights during high-speed playback in the forward direction.

j PREV button

This jumps to the first frame of the current clip. If you press this together with the F REV button, the jump is to the first frame of the first recorded clip on the recording media. If you press this button twice in rapid succession, the jump is to the first frame of the last preceding

clip (or the first frame of the current clip when no preceding clips exist).

k STOP button

Press this button to stop playback.

l NEXT button

This jumps to the first frame of the next clip. If you press this together with the F FWD button, the jump is to the first frame of the last recorded clip on the recording media.

m EXPAND (expand function) button

If you press this button when the thumbnail screen is displayed, the duration of the selected clip is divided into fractions, and the first frame of each of the divisions is shown in a further thumbnail display (expand function). For an HD recorded MP4 clip, its duration is divided into 12. If an SD recorded AVI clip comprises multiple files, the divisions are displayed for the individual files. For MP4 clips, each time you press this button the division is repeated. Ho ld down the SHIFT button and press this button to step back through the division process.

n HOLD (display hold) button

Pressing this button instan tly freezes the time d ata displayed in the monochrome LCD panel. (The timecode generator continues running.) Pressing this button again releases the hold.

For details of the counter display, see page 24.

o RESET/RETURN button

Resets the value shown in the time counter display in the monochrome LCD panel. According to the settings of the PRESET/ REGEN/CLOCK switch (see page 21) and the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch (see page 20), this button resets the display as follows.

Settings of switches To reset DISPLAY switch:

COUNTER DISPLAY switch:

PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch:

PRESET

F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET

Counter to 0:00:00:00

Timecode to 00:00:00:00

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Settings of switches To r eset

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DISPLAY switch: U-BIT

PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch:

PRESET

F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET

a) Of the timecode bits for every frame recorded on the

media, those bits which can be used to record useful information for the user such as scene number, shooting place, etc.

For details, see “Setting the Time Data” (page 59).

User bits data 00

This button returns to the previous screen when pressed during thumbnail screen display, expand thumbnail screen display, or shot mark thumbnail screen display.

p DISPLAY switch

This cycles the data displayed in the time counter display in the monochrome LCD panel through the sequence COUNTER, TC, and U-BIT (see page 24). COUNTER: Display the elapsed recording/

playback time (hours, minutes, seconds, frames).

TC: Display timecode. U-BIT: Display user bits data.

q BACKLIGHT button

Turns the backlight of the monochrome LCD on and off. The backlight of the monochrome LCD panel will be turned on when the camcorder is powered on for the first time after shipped from the factory.

to 00 00 00

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a THUMBNAIL indicator

This lights when thumbnail screen is displayed.

b THUMBNAIL button

Press this button to display the thumbnail screen (see page 78) and to carry out a thumbnail operation. Press once more to return to the original display.

c SET (set) button and arrow buttons

Use these buttons to make timecode and user bit settings, and for thumbnail screen operations (see page 83). When the menu is displayed, press this button to select an item or to confirm the setting change.

d MENU button

Each press of this button turns the setup menu display on and off. The function of this button is the same as that of the MENU ON/OFF switch.

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e F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/

recording run) switch

Selects the operating mode of the internal timecode generator. The operating mode is set as explained below, depending on the position of the switch. F-RUN: Timecode keeps advancing, regardless

of whether the camcorder is recording. Use

this setting when synchronizing the timecode

with external timecode.

SET: Sets the timecode or user bits. R-RUN: Timecode advances only during

recording. Use this setting to have a

consecutive timecode on the recording

media.

For details, see “Setting the Timecode” (page 59) and “Setting the User Bits” (page 60).

f LEVEL CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4 (audio

channel 1/2/3/4 recording level) knobs

Adjust the audio levels to be recorded on channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 when the AUDIO SELECT CH-1/ CH-2 and AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 switches are set to MANUAL.

g AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 (audio

channel 3/4 adjustment method selection) switch

Select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 3 and 4.

AUTO : Automatic adjustment MANUAL: Manual adjustment

h ESSENCE MARK button

By pressing this button when the thumbnail display of a clip is on the screen, you can view the following thumbnail display of the shot-marked frames of that clip, depending on the item selected in a list displayed on the screen. Shot Mark1: Thumbnail display of the frames

marked with Shot Mark 1

Shot Mark2: Thumbnail display of the frames

marked with Shot Mark 2

Shot Mark: Thumbnail display of the frames

marked with either Shot Mark 1 or Shot Mark 2

k AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 (audio

channel 1/2 adjustment method

selection) switches

Select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2.

AUT O: Automatic adjustment MANUAL: Manual adjustment

l AUDIO IN CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (audio

channel 1/2/3/4 input selection) switches

Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4. FRONT: Audio input signals from the

microphone connected to the MIC IN

connector REAR: Audio input signals from an audio device

connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2

connectors WIRELESS: Audio input signals from the UHF

portable tuner if it is installed

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i SHIFT button

Use this in combination with other buttons.

j PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/

CLOCK switch

Selects the type of timecode to record.

PRESET: Record new timecode on the media. REGEN: Record timecode continuous with the

existing timecode recorded on the media. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in RRUN mode.

CLOCK: Record timecode synchronized to the

internal clock. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in F-RUN mode.

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b USB connector

Used to put this camcorder into USB connection mode and use it as an external storage device for a computer. When a computer without ExpressCard slot is connected to this connector, every memory card inserted in the camcorder is recognized as a drive for that computer.

c S×S memory card slots

These two slots (A and B) can receive S×S memory cards or other recording media (see page 65).

d ACCESS lamps

Indicate the state of slots A and B (see page 65). You can check whether the lamps are lit even when the slot cover is closed.

e EJECT buttons

To remove the recording media from the slot, press the EJECT button to release the lock, then press the button once more. This makes the media come out of the slot partially (see page 66).

f Slot cover

Slide to the left and right to open and close.

g SLOT SELECT (S×S memory card

select) button

When S×S memory cards are loaded in both card slots A and B, press this button to select the card

you want to use (see page 66).

h HDMI output connector

Outputs HDMI signals for video monitoring. When a video monitor provided with an HDMI signal input connector is connected to this connector, you can monitor picture being shot (camera picture) or playback picture.

a ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches

You can assign the desired functions to these switches on OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup menu (see page 130). Off is assigned to these switches when the camcorder is shipped from the factory.

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i GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input)

connector (BNC type)

This connector inputs a reference signal when the camcorder is to be genlocked or when timecode is to be synchronized with external equipment. Available reference signals vary de pending on the current system frequency as shown in the following table.

System frequency Available reference signals

1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i 1080/29.97P 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i

System frequency Available reference signals

1080/23.98P (PsF output) 1080/23.98P (Pulldown output) 720/59.94P 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P,

720/29.97P 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P,

720/23.98P 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P,

480/59.94i 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i 480/29.97P 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i 1080/50i 1080/50i, 576/50i 1080/25P 1080/50i, 576/50i 720/50P 1080/50i, 720/50P, 576/50i 720/25P 1080/50i, 720/50P, 576/50i 576/50i 1080/50i, 576/50i 576/25P 1080/50i, 576/50i

1080/23.98PsF, 480/59.94i

1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i

480/59.94i

(Genlock for the camera module supports horizontal sync signals only.) Use MAINTENANCE >GENLOCK in the setup menu to adjust the genlock H-phase (phase of horizontal sync signal).

j TC IN (timecode input) connector

(BNC type)

To apply an external lock to the timecode of the camcorder, input the reference timecode.

For details, see “Setting the Timecode” (page 59).

k VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type)

Outputs video signals for monitoring. The output signals can be selected either composite video or HD-Y depending on the setting of OPERATION >Input/Output >Output&i.LINK in the setup menu.

l TC OUT (timecode output) connector

(BNC type)

To lock the timecode of an external VTR to the timecode of this camcorder, connect this connector to the external VTR’s timecode input connector.

Rear

a TALLY (back tally) indicators (red)

Light up during recording. They will not light if the TALLY switch is set to OFF. These indicators also flash to indicate warnings (see page 19). The tally indicator on the front of the viewfinder and the REC indication on the viewfinder screen light or flash in the same manner.

For details, see “Operation Warnings” (page 147).

b TALLY switch

Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator function.

c EARPHONE jack (stereo, minijack)

You can monitor the E-E sound during recording and playback sound during playback. When an alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound through the earphone. Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker. You can select monaural or stereo on MAINTENANCE >Audio in the setup menu.

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d AUDIO IN selectors

Select the audio source you connect to the

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AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. LINE: When connecting a stereo amplifier or

other external audio signal source

MIC: When connecting a microphone that does

not require 48 V power supply

+48V: When connecting a microphone that

requires 48 V power supply

e HD/SD SDI OUT connector (BNC type)

Outputs an HDSDI or SDSDI signal (with embedded audio). The output from this connector can be turned on and off with OPERATION >Input/Output >SDI Output in the setup menu.

f AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1

and channel 2 input) connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, female)

These are audio input connectors for channels 1 and 2 to which you can connect audio equipment or a microphone.

g Bottom cover

This is provided for protecting the cables connected to the connectors on the rear panel. By loosening the screws which retain the cover to the bottom of the camcorder, you can adjust the position of the cover depending on the size and shape of the microphone or audio cable plugs. After adjusting the position, tighten the screws to secure the cover.

h AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5-

pin, male)

Outputs the audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4. The audio signals are selected by the MONITOR switch.

i REMOTE connector (8-pin)

Connect a remote control unit, which makes it possible to control the camcorder remotely.

Note

Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the camcorder POWER switch.

j i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (6-pin,

IEEE1394 compliant, S400)

To input and output HDV /DV streams, connect to an HDV/DV device.

Monochrome LCD Panel

a Timecode status

NDF: Appears when non-drop-frame timecode is

selected. EXT-LK: Appears when the internal timecode

generator is locked to an external signal input

to the TC IN (timecode input) connector.

b Counter display mode

Shows the type of information selected by the DISPLAY switch to be displayed in the time counter display.

COUNTER: Counter values TC: Timecode U-BIT: User bits data

c Time counter display

Switches displays of time counter values, timecode, and user bits data, depending on the position of the DISPLAY switch. When the HOLD button is pressed to hold the timecode value, the timecode is displayed in the format shown below. When the HOLD button is pressed again to release the hold, the timecode is displayed in the normal format.

The three dots indicates that timecode is

displayed in the hold mode.

d HOLD indication

Appears when the timecode generator output is displayed in the hold mode.

e Audio level indicators

Indicate the audio recording or playback levels of channels 1 to 4.

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f Lock icon

Appears when the recording media is writeprotected.

g Remaining media capacity indicator

Shows bar segments indicating the remaining capacity of recording media in the slots.

h Remaining battery capacity indicator

Shows bar segments indicating the remaining battery capacity.

Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with the PMW-320K)

When the button is pressed, the auto focus operates until the image is in focus, then disengages. Even when the FOCUS switch is set to A (auto), by pressing this button, you can restart the auto focus.

b FOCUS switch

A (auto): The auto focus function is constantly

active. Even with the switch in the A

position, you can manually adjust the focus

by operating the focus ring. M (manual): The manual mode allows focusing

adjustment with the focus ring. In manual mode, auto focus adjustment is also possible, by pressing the PUSH AF button.

c MACRO switch

When this switch is in the ON position, the macro mode is enabled, allowing focusing over the whole range (5 cm range (from 5 cm lens). This operation is independent of whether the focus adjustment mode is auto or manual. In the macro range, the auto focusing speed is lower.

1) At the wide-angle setting

to ∞) including the macro

to 90 cm from the front of the

d Iris ring

For manual iris adjustment, set the IRIS switch to the M (manual) position, then turn this ring.

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a PUSH AF (auto focus) button

When the focus adjustment is in the manual mode, by pressing this b utton you can use the auto focus for an instantaneous adjustment to the subject.

e Zoom ring

For manual zoom adjustment, set the ZOOM switch to the MANUAL position, then turn this ring.

f Focus ring

Turn this ring to adjust the focus. This ring can be turned endlessly in both directions. The faster you turn, the faster the focusing mechanism operates, to minimize the amount of turning required for focusing. When you slide the focus ring back (toward the camcorder), the focus mode becomes Full MF mode (see page 56).

g Flange focal length adjustment button

Press this to adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the lens mounting flange plane to the focusing plane) (see page 40).

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h Zoom control connector (8-pin)

Connecting an optional zoom servo controller

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allows remote control of zooming.

i ZOOM switch

SERVO: Motorized zoom. Operate the zoom

with the power zoom lever.

MANU. (manual): Manual zoom. Operate the

zoom with the zoom ring.

j PUSH AUTO button

When the IRIS switch is in the M position for manual adjustment, press this button for an instantaneous auto adjustment. The iris is automatically adjusted while the button is held down.

k IRIS switch

A (auto): The iris is adjusted automatically. M (manual): Adjust the iris with the iris ring.

l Power zoom lever

This is enabled when the ZOOM switch is in the SERVO position. Press the W end for wide-angle and the T end for telephoto. Press the lever harder for a faster zoom action.

Notes on auto focus

• In the following cases, it may be difficult to focus on the subject. If this does happen, use manual focusing.

- If the subject has no contrast

- If the subject is moving rapidly

- When shooting point light sources, under

street lighting or at night

- When there are very bright objects close to the

subject

- When shooting through a glass window

• If there are a number of objects within the screen at close and far range, the focus may not be on the intended subject. In this case, with the subject on which you want to focus in the center of the screen, press the PUSH AF button.

• After focusing with the PUSH AF button, if you operate the zoom or adjust the iris, the depth of field may become shallower, losing crisp focus. In such cases, press the PUSH AF button once more.

• If you focus at wide-angle then zoom to telephoto, the subject may no longer be in focus.

• It may take time until the image is in focus while using the slow shutter mode.

Note on zoom speed

Depending on the shooting distance, the zoom speed may fall as the lens approaches the telephoto end.

m RET (return video) button

You can use this as an assignable switch (see page 132).

Use this to check the video when Lens RET is assigned to this button (factory default setting). If you press this during recording pause, the last few seconds recorded appear on the viewfinder screen (recording review) (see page 69). Pressing this button (single click) during recording or playback records a Shot Mark 1 mark, and double-clicking records a Shot Mark 2 mark (see page 71).

n VTR button

Use this to start and stop recording. Press once to start recording, then press once more to stop.

Viewfinder

a Plug

Connect to the VF connector (rectangular) on the camcorder.

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b Stopper

Prevents the viewfinder from coming off the camcorder when it is slid from side to side.

c Eyecup

d Diopter adjustment ring

Allows for optimal focus adjustment.

e Eyepiece

You can raise this up when required by the situation.

f Viewfinder barrel

You can raise this up or rotate when required by the situation.

OFF: Do not display a zebra pattern.

m DISPLAY switch

Turns the display of text information on and off.

ON: Display text information. OFF: Do not display text information.

n MIRROR switch

The image display on the monitor screen becomes reversed horizontally or vertically when the viewfinder barrel is raised up or rotated. Use this switch to control the image display in such situation.

L/R: Reverse the image horizontally. OFF: Do not reverse the image. B/T: Reverse the image vertically.

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g Tally indicator

Lights up when recording is started by a press of the REC START button on this camcorder, the VTR button on the lens, or the VTR button on the remote control unit. When an abnormality occurs, the tally indicator flashes to indicate a warning.

h PEAKING control

Turning this control clockwise adjusts the picture sharpness, and makes focusing easier. This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder.

i CONTRAST control

Adjusts the contrast of the screen. This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder.

j BRIGHT control

Adjusts the brightness of the screen. This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder.

k TALLY switch

Controls the tally indicator located on the front of the viewfinder. HIGH: The tally indicator brightness is set to

high.

OFF: The tally indicator is disabled. LOW: The tally indicator brightness is set to low.

o Viewfinder cable

p Microphone holder

l ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

Controls the zebra pattern display on the viewfinder screen as follows. ON: Display a zebra pattern.

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Viewfinder Screen Display

The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating status, a center marker, a safety zone marker, etc. When the menu screen is not displayed and the DISPLAY switch is set to ON, the items for which an ON setting was made with OPERATION >Super Impose in the setup menu or with related switches are displayed at the top and bottom of the screen. Caution messages are indicated for three seconds when you carry out operations to change camcorder settings. Adjustment execution messages are indicated while adjustments proceed. When adjustments are finished, messages showing the results of adjustments appear for three seconds. Not only these indications are displayed on the viewfinder screen, but a menu setting enables them to be output as video signals. All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown below.

Top of viewfinder screen

a Extender settings

Indicates the setting of the digital extender function (by digital extender option) of this camcorder and the setting of the lens extender.

EX: The lens extender is on. 08: The lens shrinker is on. x2D: The optional digital extender function of

this camcorder is on.

Ex2D: The lens extender and the optional digital

extender function of this camcorder are both on.

b Zoom position (when the serial lens is

mounted)

Indicates the zoom position of the zoom lens in the range from 0 to 99.

c Focus position (when the serial lens is

mounted)

Indicates the focus position as distance to the subject (in units of m).

d Green tally

Lights when the camcorder is the following states.

• MAINTENANCE >Camera Config >HD-SDI Remote I/F is set to [G-Tally] in the setup menu and a recording control signal is output from the HD/SD SDI OUT connector.

• When the Picture Cache mode is enabled

e Media status

Displays the name of the currently active media slot (A or B).

f Recording mode/operation status

Indicates the current recording mode/operation status as follows.

Indication Meaning

zREC Recording in progress STBY Standby for recording

zCACHE Standby in Picture Cache mode zINT REC Recording in progress in Interval

zINT STBY Standby for next recording in

INT STBY Standby in Interval Recording

zFRM REC Recording in progress in Frame

zFRM

STBY FRM STBY Standby in Frame Recording mode zS&Q REC Recording in progress in Slow &

S&Q STBY Standby in Slow & Quick Motion

zCALL Being called from a connected

BREVIEW During recording review

Recording mode

Interval Recording mode

mode

Recording mode Standby for next recording in

Frame Recording mode

Quick Motion mode

mode

device

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g Wireless receiver reception level

STD

When a wireless receiver is installed in the camcorder, “W” appears together with four segment reception level indicators for each of the channels (1 to 4) that can be used by the receiver. The indications are as follows. In normal situation: The number of white

segments indicates the strength of the signal level.

Muting (for an analog receiver) or error rate

aggravation (for a digital receiver): The

number of gray segments indicates the strength of the signal level.

h Battery remaining/voltage capacity

The following is displayed depending on the type of power source.

Type of pow er source

InfoLithium battery

Anton Bauer battery

Other type than above

What is displayed

Remaining battery capacity icon and remaining recording time

Remaining battery capacity (% indication)

Input voltage

i External power input

Appears when power is supplied from an external power source connected to the DC IN connector.

m Depth of field indication (when the

serial lens is mounted) Error/warning indication

A bar indicates the depth of field. The display unit is meters or feet, as selected by OPERATION >Display On/Off >Lens Info in the setup menu. An error or warning message is displayed here depending on the situation.

n Special recording mode indication

The following is displayed when the camcorder is in a special recording mode.

• Frame Rec (Frame Recording mode)

• Interval Rec (Interval Recording mode)

• S&Q Motion (Slow & Quick Motion mode)

o Special recording mode settings

indication

Appears when the camcorder is in a special recording mode.

Bottom of viewfinder screen

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j Color temperature

Displays a color temperature calculated from the gain of R and B, in the range 1.5 K to 50.0 K (in steps of 0.1 K). The +/– signs may be displayed depending on the Offset White setting (see page 90).

No display: Offset White is OFF +: The value of Offset White is greater than

3200K.

–: The value of Offset White is less than 3200K.

k Number of system lines

Indicates the number of system lines (1080/720/ 576/480) of video currently being recorded or played back.

l Video format

Indicates the format of video being currently played back or recorded (see page 47). The video aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) can also be displayed when the recording format is set to DVCAM.

a TLCS iris control mode

The following icons are displayed to indicate the video level control modes based on the Total Level Control System (TLCS).

Icon TLCS control mode

Backlight mode

STD

Standard mode

Spotlight mode

b Focus adjustment mode (when the auto

focus lens is mounted)

Indicates the current focus adjustment mode of the camcorder.

Viewfinder Screen Display

• AF (Auto Focus mode)

• MF (Manual Focus mode)

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• MF* (Manual Focus mode when the MF Assist function is on)

• Full MF (Full Manual Focus mode)

c External device control

“REC2” is displayed when MAINTENANCE >Camera Config >HD-SDI Remote I/F is set to [Chara] in the setup menu and a recording control signal is output from the HD/SD SDI OUT connector.

d Operation status of connected i.LINK

device

The operating format (HDV or DV) and operation status of that device are indicated as follows.

Indication Meaning

zREC

STBY zREC

STBY

HDV recording in progress

Standby for HDV recording

DV recording in progress

Standby for DV recording

e Video level indication

An indication is displayed together with an appropriate ND filter position number when the light level of the subject is too high or too low.

f Timecode

Caution message

Indicates the elapsed recording/playback time, timecode, user bits data or other information selected by the DISPLAY switch (see page 20). Also indicates a caution message when caution is required such as when you try to change settings.

g Brightness level

Indicates the average brightness level (%) of the detection area.

h External input source

Indicates the type of external input signal (HDV) to be recorded.

i Recording of external input

Indicates “EXT” when an external input is recorded.

j Electric color temperature filter

Appears when the CC 5600K function is set to on.

k Filter position

Indicates the currently selected ND filter position number. (see page 15). When ELECTRICAL CC is assigned to an assignable switch, the electrical filter position (A/ B/C/D) appears to the right of the ND filter position (1 to 4), as shown on the previous page.

l White balance memory

Indicates the currently selected white balance automatic adjustment memory.

AT W: ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) mode W:A : Memory A mode W:B : Memory B mode W:P : Preset mode 3200: When the assignable switch to which Color

Temp SW 3200K has been assigned is on

4300: When the assignable switch to which Color

Temp SW 4300K has been assigned is on

5600: When the assignable switch to which Color

Temp SW 5600K has been assigned is on

6300: When the assignable switch to which Color

Temp SW 6300K has been assigned is on

m Gain value

Indicates the gain value (in dB) of the video amplifier, as set by the GAIN selector.

n Shutter

Indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode.

For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 52).

o Audio level meters

Indicate the audio levels of channel 1 and channel

p Remaining media capacity

Indicates the recordi ng time remaining for each of the media loaded in the slots. The available time for recording with the current video format (recording bit rate) is calculated according to the remaining space of each media and indicated in time units of minutes. A lock icon appears if the media is write-protected.

q Histogram

Shows a pixel distribution of video luminance (HD mode only).

Viewfinder Screen Display

r Iris position (when the lens is mounted)

Indicates the iris position and the setting for iris override (reference value for the lens iris) (see page 54). The iris override setting is indicated by four segments indicator as follows.

Reference value

+0.25

+0.5 xxLeft two segments are lit in grey.

Indicator

Lower left segment is lit in grey.

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+0.75 xxxLeft two segments and lower

+1 xxxxAll segments are lit in grey.

–0.25

–0.5 ssLeft two segments are lit in

–0.75 sssLeft two segments and lower

–1 ssssAll segments are lit in white.

right segment are lit in grey.

Lower left segment is lit in

white.

right segment are lit in white.

Viewfinder Screen Display

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Preparing a Power

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Supply

Note on using the battery pack

A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged.

To attach the battery pack

For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below.

• BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack

• AC power using the AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor

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

When a BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for the time shown below.

Model name Operating time

BP-GL95 Approx. 310 minutes BP-GL65 Approx. 210 minutes BP-L60S Approx. 210 minutes BP-L80S Approx. 270 minutes

WARNING

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

Note

The battery pack operating time depends on the frequency of use of the battery pack, and the ambient temperature when used.

1 Press the battery pack against the back

of the camcorder, aligning the line on the side of the battery pack with the matching line on the camcorder.

1 BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S 2 Align these lines.

2 Slide the battery pack down until its

“LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder.

Before use, charge the battery pack with a charger suitable for each battery.

For details on the battery charging procedure, refer to the battery charger operation manual.

Preparing a Power Supply

1 “LOCK” arrow 2 Matching line on the camcorder

Note

If the battery pack is not attached correctly, the terminal may be damaged.

To detach the battery pack

Holding the release button in, pull the battery pack up.

Release button

Notes

• During recording and playback (while the ACCESS indicator is lit), be careful never to remove the battery pack.

• Make sure to power the camcorder off before replacing the battery pack.

Using AC Power

Mount an AC-DN2B/DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply. The AC-DN2B/DN10 can supply up to 100 W of power.

Attaching the Viewfinder

CAUTION

When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire.

Attaching the Supplied Viewfinder

Note

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

• Be sure to power off the camcorder before coupli ng the viewfinder connector to the camcorder’s VF connector (rectangular). If you make this connection when the camcorder power is on, the viewfinder may not function properly.

• Couple the viewfinder connector firmly to the camcorder’s VF connector (rectangular). If the coupling is loose, noise may appear on the video or the tally indicator may not operate properly.

1 1 Loosen the viewfinder left-to-right

positioning ring, 2 attach the viewfinder to the viewfinder fitting shoe, and 3 tighten the viewfinder leftto-right positioning ring.

Stopper

Viewfinder leftto-right positioning ring

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To an AC outlet

Attaching the Viewfinder

2 Couple the viewfinder connector to the

VF connector (rectangular).

VF connector (rectangular)

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Detaching the viewfinder

You can detach the viewfinder by following the attaching procedure in reverse order, but there is an additional action to take: when detaching the viewfinder from the fitting shoe, pull up the stopper.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Position

To adjust the viewfinder left-to-right position, loosen the left-to-right positioning ring, and to adjust the front-to-back position, loosen the frontto-back positioning knob.

Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle

You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder.

To reverse the display (image/text indication) vertically

The viewfinder can be rotated as much as 180 degrees toward the direction facing the subject. When you do this, the picture and other information displayed in the viewfinder appear upside down. To restore the normal display, set the MIRROR switch on the rear panel of the viewfinder to B/T.

Lifting Up the Viewfinder Barrel and Eyepiece

You can view the LCD screen inside the viewfinder or its mirrored image by lifting up the viewfinder barrel or the eyepiece. This section describes how to lift up the viewfinder barrel and detach it. The eyepiece can also be lifted up and detached in the same way.

Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob

Attaching the Viewfinder

LCD screen

To raise up the viewfinder barrel

Push the clip on the bottom to release (1) and flip up the viewfinder barrel (2). It locks at the 120-degree position.

Normally use it in the locked position. Although you can open it farther from the lock position, once return it to the closed position to lock it at the 120-degree position again.

To detach the viewfinder barrel

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1 Push the clip on the bottom to release.

2 Flip up the viewfinder barrel.

3 Slide the knob on the top to the opposite

side of the viewfinder barrel.

4 Detach the viewfinder barrel by

horizontally sliding it.

To reverse the display (image/text indication) horizontally

By setting the MIRROR switch on the rear panel of the viewfinder to L/R, you can reverse the picture and other information displayed in the viewfinder horizontally.

Attaching the Viewfinder

Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen

To adjust the viewfinder focus

Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest.

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1 Loosen the front-to-back viewfinder

positioning levers and the front-to-back viewfinder positioning knobs, and then pull the viewfinder slide assembly forward.

2 Using a 2.5 mm diameter hexagonal

wrench, detach the viewfinder slide assembly.

Diopter adjustment ring

To adjust the viewfinder screen

Adjust the brightness, con trast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown below.

1 PEAKING control 2 CONTRAST control 3 BRIGHT control

Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket

By fitting an optional BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket, you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder.

Bolts with hexagonal hole

Viewfinder slide assembly

3 Attach the BKW-401 with the supplied

bolts.

Bolts supplied with the BKW-401

Attaching the Viewfinder

4 Adjust the front-to-back position so

that the arm of the BKW-401 does not touch the handle when it is raised.

Adjust position so that arm does not touch handle

Attaching a 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder

You can attach an optional DXF-51or DXF-C50W (5-inch) Electronic Viewfinder. To attach it, an Accessory Shoe Kit (service part number: A-8274-968-B) is required.

For details, consult a Sony service representative.

Note

It is not possible to use the supplied viewfinder and a 5-inch viewfinder at the same time.

Remove the cover of the grip, and attach the shoe and stopper screw of the Accessory Shoe Kit.

Fixing ring

VF cable

Guide plate

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a) Supplied with the Accessory Shoe Kit

Shoe

Stopper screw

Attaching the Viewfinder

Setting the Area of Use

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When using the camcorder for the first time

The area of use is not factory preset. Before using the camcorder, you need to set this item. (You cannot use the camcorder without setting this item.)

To set the area of use

POWER switch

MENU knob

1 Set the POWER switch to the ON

position.

The screen for setting the area of use appears in the viewfinder.

2 Press the MENU knob.

The settings for selectable areas of use are displayed.

3 Turn the MENU knob to select the

desired area of use.

Setting Area of use

NTSC Area NTSC area (for areas other

than Japan)

NTSC(J) Area

PAL Area

a) The composite signal output from this camcorder

is an NTSC signal with a black setup (7.5 IRE). The system frequency is 59.94i.

b) The composite signal output from this camcor der

is an NTSC signal with no black setup. The system frequency is 59.94i.

c) The composite signal output from this camcorder

is a PAL signal. The system frequency is 50i.

NTSC area (Japan)

PAL area

4 Set the following items.

•Time Zone

• Date/Time

See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 91).

Setting the Area of Use

5 Turn the MENU knob to select

“Finish”, then press the MENU knob.

The camcorder is now ready for use.

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

You can set or change the date and time of the internal clock. The date and time set are reflected in the timecode.

For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 91).

1 Select MAINTENANCE >Clock Set

>Date/Time in the setup menu.

2 Press the MENU knob.

The Date/Time setting window appears.

Note

Always power the camcorder off before mounting or removing a lens.

For information about using the lens, refer to the operation manual for the lens.

Lens mount securing rubber

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3 Turn the MENU knob to display the

desired value, and press the knob.

The selection shifts to the next item on the right.

4 To continue the remaining settings,

repeat step 3.

5 Making sure that “SET” is selected,

press the MENU knob.

The internal clock is set with the date and time set in steps 3 and 4.

To cancel the setting

Before executing step 5, push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch up to the CANCEL/PRST side.

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock / Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

1 Push the lens locking lever up and

remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount.

2 Align the center pin on the lens with the

center slot in the lens mount, and insert the lens into the mount.

3 Holding the lens in place, push the lens

locking lever down to lock the lens.

Caution

If the lens is not firmly locked, it may come off while the camcorder is being used. This could cause a serious accident. Make sure the lens is firmly locked. It is recommended that the lens

mount securing rubber be put on the lens locking lever as illustrated above.

If you have attached an aberration correction lens

The aberration correction function is activated automatically. Starting the camcorder with an aberration correction lens may require more time

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than normally because of data loading at start-up. The lens supplied with the PMW-320K is an aberration correction lens. Contact a Sony service representative for information about other aberration correction lenses.

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

If the lens does not stay in focus properly as you zoom from telephoto to wide angle, adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the plane of the lens mounting flange to the imaging plane). Make this adjustment just one time after mounting or changing the lens. When carrying out the adjustment, use the supplied flange focal length adjustment chart as the subject.

1 Open the iris, position the supplied

flange focal length adjustment chart approximately 3 meters (10 ft) away from the camcorder, and arrange the lighting to obtain a satisfactory video output.

2 Set the ZOOM switch to SERVO

(power zoom mode).

3 Hold down the flange focal length

adjustment button for 3 seconds.

The flange focal length adjustment starts.

During adjustment

The message “AUTO FB Adjust EXECUTING” appears on the viewfinder screen.

If the adjustment completes correctly

The message on the viewfinder screen changes to “Auto FB Adjust: OK”.

If the flange focal length adjustment does not complete correctly

Check the subject and lighting conditions, and repeat the adjustment.

When using a non-auto focus lens

1 Set the iris to manual.

About 3 m (10 ft)

Notes

• If you use a subject with insufficient contrast, or move the camcorder or subject during adjustment, this will cause an adjustment error.

• Place the subject (the flange focal length adjustment chart) so that it appears at the center of the screen at the telephoto end. Arrange so that no nearby object (no object closer to the camera than the chart) enters the screen at the wide-angle end.

Carrying out the adjustment

When using the auto focus lens

With the lens supplied with the PMW-320K, zoom and focus operations automatically adjust the flange focal length.

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

2 Open the iris, position the supplied

flange focal length adjustment chart approximately 3 meters (10 ft) away from the camcorder, and arrange the lighting to obtain a satisfactory video output.

3 Loosen the fixing screws on the F.f or

F.B ring (flange focal length adjustment ring).

4 Use manual or power zoom to set the

lens to telephoto.

5 Point the camcorder at the chart by

turning the focus ring and focus on it.

6 Set the zoom ring to wide angle.

7 Turn the F.f or F.B ring until the chart

is in focus, being careful not to disturb the focus ring.

8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays

in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto.

9 Tighten the F.f or F.B ring fixing

screws.

Preparing the Audio Input System

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Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector

Attach the supplied microphone to the microphone holder of the supplied viewfinder.

1 Loosen the screw (1) and open the

microphone holder clamp (2).

Microphone holder clamp

2 Place the microphone in the

microphone holder.

1 Place the microphone in the holder so

that “UP” is at the top.

2 Close the microphone holder. 3 Tighten the screw.

3 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC

IN connector, then set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 switch for the

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channel on which you want to record the audio from this microphone to FRONT.

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4 Secure the microphone cable with the

cable clamp.

Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors

You can connect up to two monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors, using an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder. The following is the procedure for attaching an electret condenser microphone such as the ECM674/678.

On how to attach the CAC-12, refer to the operation manual for the CAC-12.

1 Attach the electret condenser

microphone.

1 Loosen the ball joint lock lever. 2 Wind the microphone spacer (sheet

type, supplied with the microphone) around the microphone, while peeling off the protective sheets on both sides of the microphone spacer.

3 Place the microphone in the holder so

that “UP” is at the top.

4 Close the microphone holder. 5 Tighten the screw. 6 Position so that the microphone does

not interfere with the viewfinder and tighten the ball joint lock lever.

Microphone

2 Connect the microphone cable to the

AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector.

3 Set the switches as follows.

• Set the AUDIO IN selectors indicated below, depending on the power supply type of the microphone.

Internal power supply: MIC External power supply: +48V

• Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 swit ch for the channel to which the microphone is connected to REAR.

Preparing the Audio Input System

1 AUDIO IN selectors 2 Monaural microphone 3 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switches 4 To AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 connector

4 Switch the input level to match the

sensitivity of the microphone used.

Switch the input level by changing the setting of MAINTENANCE >Audio >Rear MIC CH1/ CH2 Ref in the setup menu (factory default setting is –60 dB). For details, see page 116.

Notes

• If the input level on the camcorder is not at an appropriate setting for the microphone se nsitivity, loud sounds may be distorted, and the signal-to-noise ratio may be affected.

• In order for the AUDIO IN CH1 and CH2 connectors on the camcorder to be able to provide a phantom 48 V power supply, female XLR connectors (3-pin) are fitted. If the microphone cable has a female connector, use an adaptor.

• When you detach a CAC-12 Microphone Holder once you have attached to the camcorder, be careful not to lose the two screws fixing the CAC-12 (in step 1). After detaching the CAC-12, be sure to put the two screws back into their original places.

Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)

For details of these units, refer to the operation manuals for them.

Note

The optional WRR Mount Bracket (service part number: A-8278-057-B) is required to fit the WRR-862.

For details, contact your vendor or a Sony service representative

To fit the DWR-S01D or WRR-855S

1 Remove the four fixing screws holding

the cover of the portable tuner/receiver housing slot located in the rear of the camcorder, to remove the cover.

2 Insert the DWR-S01D or WRR-855S

into the housing slot, and fasten the four fixing screws.

DWR-S01D or WRR-855S

3 Set the AUDIO IN selector for the

channel to which you want to input audio signal to WIRELESS (see page 21).

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To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system, power the camcorder off and then fit one of the following UHF portable tuners.

• DWR-S01D Digital Wireless Receiver

• WRR-855S UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit

• WRR-860A/861/862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner

Preparing the Audio Input System

Tripod Mounting

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1 Attach the optional VCT-14/U14

Tripod Adaptor to the tripod.

Tripod adaptor

2 Mount the camcorder on the tripod

adaptor.

Red button

Lever

Note

The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed. If this happens, press the red button and move the lever as shown above until the pin returns to the stowed position. If the pin remains in the engaged position, you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.

Camera mount

Slide the camcorder forward along the groove in the adaptor until it clicks.

To remove the camcorder from the tripod adaptor

Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow.

Tripod Mounting

Connecting a Video Light

Using the Shoulder Strap

With this camcorder, you can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent video light (powered by 12 V with maximum power consumption of 50 W).

• If you connect the video light to the LIGHT connector on the camcorder and set the LIGHT switch to AUTO, you can turn the light on and off automatically a s you start and stop recording on this camcorder.

• The output of the LIGHT connector on the camcorder is controlled to 12 V even when the camcorder is supplied with over 12 V power (through the DC IN connector or battery pack). The brightness or color temperature of the light will not change according to voltage increase.

Notes

• Do not use a video light with power consumption of over 50 W.

• The brightness or color temperature of the light will change when the voltage (supplied through the DC IN connector or from the battery pack) is under 12 V.

To attach the video light

Fit the video light to the accessory fitting shoe on the camcorder grip, and connect the video light cable to the LIGHT connector.

Note

The accessory fitting shoe on the camcorder is of the

/4-inch tapped hole type. If you want to replace this with a slide-type shoe, use the supplied cold shoe kit. On how to fit the cold shoe kit, refer to “Using a External Hard Disk” in the Supplement supplied in the CD-ROM (labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder”).

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To attach the shoulder strap

1 Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap

fitting.

Pull up the strap to lock the fitting.

Clip

2 Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap

fitting on the other side of the grip in the same way as in step 1.

Connecting a Video Light / Using the Shoulder Strap

To remove the shoulder strap

Press here and pull in the direction shown by the arrow to release.

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

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You can slide the shoulder pad back and forth within a 40 mm range. This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder.

Shoulder pad

1 Raise the lever in the center of the

shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad.

2 Slide the shoulder pad backward or

forward until it is in the most convenient position.

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

3 Bring down the lever to lock the

shoulder pad in the selected position.

Chapter3 Adjustments and Settings

For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 91).

Setting the Video Format

The following recording formats can be selected for different combinations of video resolution and system frequency.

OPERATION >Format menu settings Video format (recording

HD/SD System Line Rec Format

HD 1080 HQ 1920 59.94i HQ 1920/59.94i 1920×1080

HQ 1440 59.94i HQ 1440/59.94i 1440×1080

SP 1440 59.94i SP 1440/59.94i

720 HQ 1280 59.94P HQ 1280/59.94P 720×1280

SD — DVCAM 59.94i DVCAM/59.94i 720×480

a) 59.94i/29.97P/59.94P/23.98P: When OPERATION >Format >Country in the setup menu is set to [NTSC Area] or

[NTSC(J) Area] 50i/25P/50P: When OPERATION >Format >Country in the setup menu is set to [PAL Area]

b) 59.94i after 2-3 pulldown is recorded

c) Converted to PsF and recorded

System Frequency

50i HQ 1920/50i

29.97P HQ 1920/29.97P 25P HQ 1920/25P

23.98P HQ 1920/23.98P

50i HQ 1440/50i

29.97P HQ 1440/29.97P 25P HQ 1440/25P

23.98P HQ 1440/23.98P

50i SP 1440/50i

23.98P

50P HQ 1280/50P

29.97P HQ 1280/29.97P 25P HQ 1280/25P

23.98P HQ 1280/23.98P

50i DVCAM/50i 720×576

29.97P

25P

format/system frequency)

SP 1440/23.98P

DVCAM/29.97P 720×480

DVCAM/25P 720×576

Frame size

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Setting the Video Format

Changing the Video Format

Refer to the above table and change the settings of the relevant items.

1 Select OPERATION >Format in the

setup menu (see page 94).

Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

To ensure ex cellent image quali ty when using this camcorder, conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted. Black balance and white balance adjustment values that are automatically set by the camcorder and the various settings are stored in the camcorder memory and retained even when the power is turned off.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select the item

to change, and press the knob.

3 Turn the MENU knob to change the

setting, and press the knob.

A confirmation message appears.

4 Select [Execute] to execute, or select

[Cancel] to cancel, and then press the MENU knob.

5 When the setting of HD/SD or Country

was changed, power the camcorder off and on again.

Black balance adjustment

The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases.

• When the camcorder is used for the first time

• When the camcorder has not been used for a long time

• When the camcorder is used under conditions in which the surroundin g temperature has changed greatly

• When the GAIN select or (L/M/H/Turbo) values have been changed by using OPERATION >Gain Switch in the setup menu.

It is not usually necessary to adjust the black balance when using the camcorder after it has been off.

White balance adjustment

Always readjust the white balance when the lighting conditions change.

Adjusting the Black Balance

In automatic black balance mode, adjustments are performed in the following order: black set and black balance. Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu.

For details of manual black balance adjustment, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

Automatic black balance adjustment is disabled in the following case.

• During recording

• In a special recording modes (Picture Cache Rec, Interval Rec, Frame Rec, Slow & Quick)

• When the shutter mode is SLS

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

1 Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM.

2 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to

BLACK and release the switch.

The message “Executing...” appears during execution, and changes to “Done” when the adjustment finishes. Adjustment values are saved to memory automatically.

Notes

• During the black balance adjustment, the iris is automatically closed.

• During the black balance adjustment, the gain selection circuit is automatically activated so you may see flickering on the viewfinder screen, but this is not a fault.

• Output from the i.LINK connector stops temporarily if you execute black balance adjustment during i.LINK output. Output from the connector resumes when black balance adjustment finishes.

If automatic black balance adjustment cannot be made

If the black balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error message will appear for about three seconds on the viewfinder screen. Possible messages are listed below.

Error message Meaning

NG: Iris Not Closed NG: Timeout Adjustment could not be

NG: Out of Range

If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the black balance adjustment. If the error message occurs again, an internal check is necessary.

For information about this internal check, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

Note

If the lens cable is not firmly connected to the LENS connector, it may not be po ssible to adjust the lens iris. If this happens, the black balance will be incorrect.

The lens iris did not close; adjustment was impossible.

completed within the standard number of attempts.

The difference between the reference value and the current value is so great that it exceeds the range. Adjustment was impossible.

Adjusting the White Balance

1 Set the switches and selectors as shown

below.

• GAIN switch: L (set to a gain value that is as small as possible)

• OUTPUT/DCC switch: CAM

• WHITE BAL switch: A or B

a) Adjustment values are saved to memory B only

when OPERATION >White Setting >White Switch<B> in the setup menu, is set to [Memory].

2 Set the FILTER selector to suit the

lighting conditions as follows.

3 Place a white test card under the same

lighting conditions as for the subject to be shot and zoom up to it.

Alternatively, any white object such as a cloth or a wall can be used. The absolute minimum white area is as follows.

Rectangle centered on the screen. The lengths of the sides are 70% of the length and width of the screen.

Note

Make sure there are not bright spots in the rectangle.

4 Adjust the lens iris.

Manually adjusted lens: set the iris to an

appropriate setting.

Lens with automatic iris: set the automatic/

manual switch on the lens to automatic.

5 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to

WHITE and then release the switch.

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Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

AUTO W/B BAL switch

The message “Executing...” appears during execution, and changes to “OK: (color

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temperature of subject)” when the adjustment finishes. The adjustment values are saved automatically in the memory selected in step 1 (A or B).

Note

If the camcorder has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt prevent this, adjust the iris gain knob (indicated as IG, IS, or S) on the lens.

For details, refer to the lens operation manual.

1) Hunting: Repeated brightening and darkening of the image, resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control.

If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made

If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error message will appear for about three seconds on the viewfinder screen. Possible messages are listed below.

Error message Meaning

NG: Low Light The white video level is too low.

NG: Timeout Adjustment could not be

NG: High Light The white video level is too

If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the white balance adjustment. If the error message occurs again, an internal check is necessary.

For information about this internal check, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

during the adjustment. To

Either open the lens iris or increase the gain.

completed within the standard number of attempts.

high. Either stop down the lens iris or change the ND filter.

If you have no time to adjust the white balance

Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST. This makes it possible to automatically set the white balance to 5600 K (factory default value) by pressing the COLOR TEMP. button. The color temperature to which the white balance is set when the COLOR TEMP. button is pressed can be selected from among 3200K, 4300K, 5600K, and 6300K on OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup menu. You can also assign color temperatures to the ASSIGN. 1/3 switches or ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches.

To change the color temperature when the ND filter is switched

You can assign electrical CC (color correction) filters to ND filters (see page 15). This allows y ou to change the color temperature automatically when the ND filter is switched.

1 Set MAINTENANCE >White Filter

>ND Filter C.Temp in the setup menu (see page 122) to On.

2 To assign an electrical CC filter to

FILTER selector position number 1, select [ND FLT C.Temp<1>]. To assign it to positions 2 to 4, select [ND FLT C.Temp<2-4>].

3 Turn the MENU knob to select the

desired color temperature.

As you turn the MENU knob, the color temperature changes as follows: 3200K y 4300K y 5600K y 6300K.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as required.

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

To switch between electrical CC filters with an assignable switch

You can assign the function that switches between electrical CC filters to an assignable switch. This allows you to switch between color temperatures (3200K/4300K/5600K/6300K) that have been assigned to up to four positions (A to D) with each press of the assignable switch. Regardless of assignments to assignable switches, you can also switch between the color temperatures assigned to each position from a RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit.

1 Select MAINTENANCE >White Filter

in the setup menu (see page 122).

2 Select the position to which to assign a

CC filter by selecting one of [Electrical CC<A>] to [Electrical CC <D>], and then turn the MENU knob to select the desired color temperature.

As you turn the MENU knob, the color temperature changes as follows: 3200K y 4300K y 5600K y 6300K.

To set no color temperature

Select “-----” with selected. When the assignable switch is pressed, the setting for that position is not displayed. For example, if “-----” is set for one position, then switching between the remaining three positions is carried out.

Electrical CC<C> or <D>

of the memories are not linked to ND filter settings in the following cases.

• When the number of memories allocated to each of A and B is limited to one by setting OPERATION >White Setting >Filter White Memory in the setup menu to Off.

• When the electrical CC filter switching function has been assigned to an assignable switch, or when a remote control unit has been connected. (In these cases, the contents of white balance memory are linked to electrical CC filter positions (A to D).)

Also, when OPERATION >White Setting >White Switch<B> in the setup menu is set to [ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)], and the WHITE BAL switch is set to B, the ATW function is activated to automatically adjust the white balance of the picture being shot for varying lighting conditions.

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3 Repeat step 2 as required.

4 Assign the electrical CC filter switching

function (ELECTRICAL CC) to an assignable switch (see page 131).

White balance memory

Values stored in memory are held until the white balance is next adjusted even when the camcorder power is turned off. The camcorder has two white balance memories, A and B. You can automatically save adjustment values for each ND filter in the memory that corresponds to the WHITE BAL switch setting (A or B). The camcorder has four built-in ND filters, allowing you to save a total of eight adjustment values (4 × 2). However, the contents

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Shutter Modes

The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below.

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Standard mode

Select this mode for shooting fast-moving subjects with little blurring. You can set the shutter speed in one of two shutter modes: Speed mode, in which the speed is set in seconds, and Angle mode, in which the speed is set in degrees.

Speed mode

System frequency

59.94i

59.94P 50i 50P

29.97P

25P

23.98P

a) This speed cannot be selected when the camcorder is

in Slow & Quick Motion mode and OPERATION >Rec Function >Frame Rate in the setup menu is set to a value that is greater than the system frequency.

Angle mode

180°, 90°, 45°, 22.5°, and 11.25°

ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode

Select this mode for obtaining images with no horizontal bands of noise when shooting subjects such as monitor screens.

Shutter speed (unit: seconds)

, 1/

a), 1

120

/60, 1/

1000

250

60,

, 1/

125

, 1/

a), 1

500

, 1/

100,

2000

100

2000

60,

100,

, 1/

1000

2000

a), 1

50a),

, 1/

250

500

a), 1

, 1/

250

500

a), 1

, 1/

120,

125

, 1/

250

, 1/

120

, 1/

120,

/60, 1/96, 1/

, 1/

1000

500

125

100

2000

As shown in the following tables, the range of shutter speeds that can be set varies depending on whether the Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) function is on or off.

System lines: 1080

System frequency

Shutter speed (unit: Hz)

S&Q: Off S&Q: On

59.94i 60.00 to 3800 — 50i 50.00 to 3500 —

29.97P 29.99 to 4100 32.01 to 4100

23.98P 23.99 to 3700 32.02 to 3700 25P 25.00 to 3900 32.03 to 3900

System lines: 720

System frequency

Shutter speed (unit: Hz)

S&Q: Off S&Q: On

59.94P 60.07 to 4100 32.01 to 4100 50P 50.03 to 3900 32.03 to 3900

29.97P 29.99 to 4100 32.01 to 4100

23.98P 23.99 to 3700 32.02 to 3700 25P 25.00 to 3900 32.03 to 3900

SLS (slow speed shutter) mode

Select this mode for shoot ing subjects in low level lighting conditions.

Number of accumulated frames

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

Notes

• SLS mode cannot be used when the video format is SP

1440/23.98P or when the camcorder is in Slow & Quick Motion mode.

• It is not possible to output the color bar signal, turn the SLS mode on or off, or change the number of accumulated frames when the number of accumulated frames is set to 16, 32 or 64.

Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed

Notes

• When the autom atic iris is used, the iris opens wider as the shutter speed increases, thus reducing the depth of field.

• The selectable shutter speeds vary depending on the current system frequency.

Setting the Electronic Shutter

To switch between Speed mode and Angle mode

To set the shutter speed in ECS or SLS mode

1 Select OPEARTION >Shutter Select

>Shutter Select in the setup menu (see page 106).

2 Turn the MENU knob to select Second

or Degree, and then press the knob.

To set the shutter mode and standardmode shutter speed

Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained even when the camcorder power is turned off.

1 Push the SHUTTER selector from ON

to SELECT.

The current shutter setting indication appears for about three seconds.

2 Before the shutter setting indication

disappears, push the SHUTTER selector down to SELECT again and repeat this until the desired mode or speed appears.

When all modes and speeds are displayed, the display changes in the following order.

Speed Mode (with system frequency 59.94i)

1 Set the shutter mode to ECS or SLS (see

the previous item).

2 Turn the MENU knob to select the

desired frequency or number of frames.

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ECS ModeSLS Mode

Note

Depending on the frame rate setting (see page 76), some shutter speeds cannot be selected in Slow & Quick Motion mode. These speeds are replaced by the slowest selectable shutter speed.

Example: If you perform Slow & Quick Motion shooting when setting the frame rate to 60 and the video format to HQ1280/29.97P The shutter speed is indicated as follows.

When Slow & Quick Motion mode is off 1/40t1/50t1/60t1/100t...

When Slow & Quick Motion mode is on 1/60t1/60t1/60t1/100t...

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to aid the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent blownout highlights. The reference value for the lens iris can be set within the following range with respect to the standard value.

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• 0.25 to 1 (increasing by increments of 0.25): About 0.25 to 1 stop further open

• –0.25 to –1 (decreasing by increments of 0.25): About 0.25 to 1 stop further close

Also you can set the area where light detection occurs.

To change the reference value

To set the automatic iris window

1 Set OPERATION >Auto Iris >Iris

Window Indication in the setup menu to On.

The current automatic iris window appears on the viewfinder screen. If it is not necessary to display the auto iris window on the screen, set to Off.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select Iris

Window, and then press the knob.

3 Turn the MENU knob until the desired

auto iris window appears, and then press the knob.

The shaded parts indicate the area where light detection

1 Set OPERATION >Auto Iris >Iris

Override in the setup menu to On (see page 104).

2 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF.

3 Turn the MENU knob to change the

reference value.

Note

Be sure to confirm that the current shutter mode is not ECS.

An indicator of the current reference value is shown at the iris position indication (see page 31) on the viewfinder screen.

To make the iris more open

Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camcorder. Select one of 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, or 1.

To stop down the iris

Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camcorder. Select one of –0.25, –0.5, –0.75, or –1.

The changed reference value is retained until the power of the camcorder is turned off. Even if the reference value is changed, it reverts to the standard value every time the power is turned on.

If you select “Var”, the following items become effective and you can set the window of the desired size. Set the following items with MAINTENANCE >Auto Iris2.

Item Setting

Iris Var Width The width of the window Iris Var Height The height of the window Iris Var H Pos The position of the window

in the horizontal direction

Iris Var V Pos. The position of the window

in the vertical direction.

When you exit the menu, the auto iris window selected in step 3 appears. Unless you need to keep this window displayed, set OPERATION >Auto Iris >Iris Window Indication in the setup menu to Off.

To counter problems with very bright highlights

If the subject is too bright, the iris may close too much, leaving the overall image dark, or the highlights may be blown out. In such cases, setting the highlight clip function on reduces the luminance range, avoiding problems from the automatic iris correction. Set OPERATION >Auto Iris >Clip High Light in the setup menu to On.

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

Zooming

Adjusting the Focus

The lens supplied with the PMW-320K allows you to shoot with manual and servo zooming.

Switching between Zoom Modes

Set the ZOOM switch to SERVO (servo zoom) or MANU (manual zoom).

Using Manual Zoom

With the ZOOM switch set to MANU, turn the zoom ring.

Using Servo Zoom

With the ZOOM switch set to SERVO, operate the power zoom lever. The current lens zoom position appears in the viewfinder, over the range 0 (wide-angle) to 99 (telephoto) (see page 28). Push to the W (wide) side when you want wideangle, and push to the T (telephoto) side when you want telephoto. The zoom speed increases when you push the lever deeply, and decreases when you push less deeply.

The lens supplied with the PMW-320K allows you to adjust the focus in the following three ways.

Full MF (full manual focus) mode

This mode supports focusing with the focus ring only. Without changing your grip, you can focus all the way from ∞ to the shortest shooting distance.

MF (manual focus) mode

In this mode, auto focus is enabled temporarily when you press the PUSH AF button. You can also use the MF assist function.

AF (auto focus) mode

In this mode, auto focus is always enabled. The focus ring and the PUSH AF button are also enabled.

Note

The lens is designed with an extra margin at the infinity position (

∞), to compensate for focus drifting due to

variations in temperature. When shooting a subject at infinity in MF or Full MF mode, check the picture in the viewfinder as you focus.

Adjusting in Full MF Mode

When you slide the focus ring back (toward the camcorder), the focus mode becomes Full MF mode, in which all focus adjustments are manual.

Note

When you slide the focus ring back, the focus instantly moves to the mark position.

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Focus by turning the focus ring while viewing the viewfinder. The distance indications on the ring are valid in Full MF mode. The distances where the picture is in focus correspond to absolute positions of the focus ring.

Zooming / Adjusting the Focus

White line indicating the current distance

Adjusting in AF Mode

When you slid e the focus ring forward, an d set the FOCUS switch to A (auto), the focus mode becomes AF mode, in which auto focus is always active. The distance indications on the ring are invalid in AF mode.

Distance indication

Focus ring

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Peaking

You can turn the PEAKING knob on the viewfinder to use the peaking function. Edges are emphasized in the monitor picture, which facilitates manual focusing. The recorded video signals are not affected.

Adjusting in MF Mode

When you slide the focus ring forward (toward the lens hood), and set the FOCUS switch to M (manual), the focus mode becomes MF mode, in which focus adjustments are manual but auto focus is available only when necessary.

Using the focus ring

Focus by turning the focus ring while viewing the viewfinder. The distance indications on the ring are invalid in MF mode.

One-push auto focus

Press the PUSH AF button. Auto focus is enabled temporarily (one-push auto focus). One-push auto focus ends when the subject is brought into focus.

Focusing in AF mode

In AF mode, the camcorder monitors the video for changes, and starts auto focus whenever it detects a change. Auto focusing ends when the subject is in focus, but the auto focus function remains on standby. In AF mode, you can also start auto focusing by pressing the PUSH AF button or by turning the focus ring.

Using Macro Mode

When the focus mode is MF or AF, you can set the MACRO switch to the ON side to enable macro mode. Macro mode allows you to focus over the range that includes the macro area. Macro mode is disabled in Full MF mode.

MF assist function

When the MF assist function is on, auto focus starts when you stop adjusting with the focus ring, enabling fine adjustments with the subject at the center of the screen. Auto focusing by the MF assist function ends when the fine adjustments end.

Adjusting the Focus

Adjusting the Audio Level

When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of analog audio signals recorded on each channel are adjusted automatically. You can also make manual adjustments.

Note

Even if you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of digital audio signals are not adjusted automatically.

Target audio level for manual audio level adjustment

Make adjustment using –20 dB as the target level. If the audio level meter shows a maximum level of 0 dB, then it indicates that the input audio level is excessive.

Excessive input level

Target input level

Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 Connectors

1 To adjust the signal input to the AUDIO

IN CH1 or CH2 connector, set the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 switch to REAR.

To adjust both input signals, set both switches to REAR.

2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es)

corresponding to the channel(s) selected in step 1 to MANUAL.

3 With the LEVEL control(s) for the

channel(s) selected in step 1, adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume.

Correspondence between recording level adjustments and audio level controls

On MAINTENANCE >Audio in the setup menu, you can select which audio level control controls the audio recording level of the input to each of the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. The correspondence s between the settings of the m enu items and the controls are as follows.

Rear1/WRR Level: Channel 1 recording level

Setting Knob

Side1 LEVEL (CH1) knob Front MIC LEVEL knob Front+Side1 LEVEL (CH1) knob and MIC

LEVEL knob (linked operation)

Rear2/WRR Level: Channel 2 recording level

Setting Knob

Side2 LEVEL (CH2) knob Front MIC LEVEL knob Front+Side2 LEVEL (CH2) knob and MIC

LEVEL knob (linked operation)

Note

When you have operation of the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls and MIC LEVEL control linked together, if the MIC LEVEL control is set to 0, the audio signals on channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded. Check the position of the MIC LEVEL control before adjusting the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls.

Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector

1 Set either or both of the AUDIO IN

switch(es) to FRONT.

2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) for

the desired channel(s) selected in step 1 to MANUAL.

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Adjusting the Audio Level

3 Turn the MIC LEVEL control, and

adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume.

Correspondence between recording level adjustments and audio level controls

On MAINTENANCE >Audio in the setup menu, you can select which audio level control controls the audio recording level of the front microphone input. The correspondences between the settings of the menu items and the controls are as follows.

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MIC CH1 Level: Channel 1 recording level

Setting Knob

Side1 LEVEL (CH1) knob Front MIC LEVEL knob Front+Side1 LEVEL (CH1) knob and MIC

MIC CH2 Level: Channel 2 recording level

Setting Knob

Side2 LEVEL (CH2) knob Front MIC LEVEL knob Front+Side2 LEVEL (CH2) knob and MIC

Note

When you have operation of the MIC LEVEL control and LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls linked together, if the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls are set to 0, the audio signals on channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded. Check the position of the LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls before adjusting the MIC LEVEL control.

LEVEL knob (linked operation)

CH3 switch Channel 3 recording target

FRONT Front microphone audio REAR Audio signal input to AUDIO IN

CH1 connector

WIRELESS Wireless microphone audio

CH4 switch Channel 4 recording target

FRONT Front microphone audio REAR Audio signal input to AUDIO IN

CH2 connector

WIRELESS Wireless microphone audio

You can have the selection made automatically, as follows.

To automatically select the same audio as on channels 1 and 2

Set MAINTENANCE >Audio >Audio CH3/4 Mode of the setup menu to [Ch 1/2].

Adjusting the audio recording levels

To adjust automatically

Set the AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 switch to AUTO.

To adjust manually

1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 switch

to MANUAL.

2 Select the knobs that adjust the audio

levels with the Audio CH3 Level and Audio CH4 Level items under MAINTENANCE >Audio in the setup menu.

Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4

Selecting the recorded audio

You can select the audio recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 with the AUDIO IN CH3/CH4 switches.

Adjusting the Audio Level

Audio CH3 Level: Channel 3 recording

level

Setting Knob

Side3 LEVEL (CH3) knob Front MIC LEVEL knob Front+Side3 LEVEL (CH3) knob and

MIC LEVEL knob (linked operation)

Audio CH4 Level: Channel 4 recording

level

Setting Knob

Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob Front MIC LEVEL knob Front+Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob and

MIC LEVEL knob (linked operation)

You can now adjust the levels of audio channels 3 and 4 with the knobs selected here.

Setting the Time Data

Note

When picture cache mode is enabled, it is not possible to set time data, even if you set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. If you want to set time data, first exit picture cache mode.

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Setting the Timecode

The timecode setting range is from 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 to 23 : 59 : 59 : 29 (hours : minutes : seconds : frames).

1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

2 Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK

switch to PRESET.

3 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

SET.

The first (leftmost) digit of timecode flashes.

4 Use the up and down arrow buttons to

change values, and use the left and right arrow buttons to move the flashing digit. Repeat until all digits are set.

To reset the timecode value to 00:00:00:00

Press the RESET/RETURN button.

5 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

F-RUN or R-RUN.

F-RUN: Free run. The timecode generator

keeps running.

R-RUN: Recording run. The timecode

generator runs only while recording.

To set the drop frame mode/non-drop frame mode

You can select the drop frame (DF) mode or nondrop frame (NDF) mode on MAINTENANCE >Timecode in the setup menu.

Setting the Time Data

To make the timecode consecutive

When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN, recording a number of scenes on the media normally produces consecutive timecode. However, once you remove the media and record on another media, the timecode will no longer be consecutive when you use the original media again for recording. In this case, to make the timecode consecutive, set the PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch to REGEN.

Saving the real Time in the Timecode

Setting the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to CLOCK saves the real time in the timecode.

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When it is necessary to set the actual time, use MAINTENANCE >Clock Set >Date/Time in the setup menu.

For details, see “Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock” (page 39).

Setting the User Bits

By setting the user bits (up to 8 hexadecimal digits), you can record user information such as the date, time, or scene number on the timecode track.

Synchronizing the Timecode

You can synchronize the internal timecode generator of this camcorder with an external generator for the regeneration of an external timecode. You can also synchronize the timecode generators of other camcorders/VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder.

Connections for timecode synchronization

Connect both the reference video signal and the external timecode as illustrated below.

Example 1: Synchronizing with an external timecode

External timecode

Reference video signal

1 Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT.

2 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

SET.

The first (leftmost) digit flashes.

3 Use the up and down arrow buttons to

change values, and use the left and right arrow buttons to move the flashing digit. Repeat until all digits are set.

To reset the user bit data to 00 00 00 00

Press the RESET/RETURN button.

4 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

F-RUN or R-RUN, corresponding to the desired operating mode for the timecode generator.

To store the user bit setting in memory

The user bit setting (apart from the real time) is automatically retained in memory even when the power is turned off.

Setting the Time Data

1 GENLOCK IN connector 2 TC IN connector

Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders (including one reference camcorder)

To another camcorder to be synchronized

1 VIDEO OUT connector 2 TC OUT connector 3 TC IN connector 4 GENLOCK IN connector

To lock the timecode to an external source

1 Turn on the POWER switch.

2 Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK

switch to PRESET.

3 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

F-RUN.

This operation synchronizes the internal timecode generator with the external timecode. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external timecode without losing the synchronization.

Notes

• When you finish the above procedure, the internal timecode is immediately synchronized with the external timecode and the counter display will show the value of the external timecode. However, wait for a few seconds until the sync generator stabilizes bef ore recording.

• If the frequency of the reference video signal is not the same as the system frequency of the camcorder, the camcorder cannot be correctly genlocked. In such a case, the internal timecode is not correctly synchronized with the external timecode.

User bit settings during timecode synchronization

When the timec ode is synchronized, on ly the time data is synchronized with the external timecode value.

To release the timecode synchronization

First disconnect the external timecode, then set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.

To change the power supply from the battery pack to an external power supply during timecode synchronization

To maintain a continuous power supply, connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector before removing the battery pack. You may lose timecode synchronization if you remove the battery pack first.

Camcorder synchronization during timecode synchronization

During timecode synchronization, the camcorder is genlocked to the reference video signal input from the GENLOCK IN connector.

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4 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

5 Supply a timecode signal and a

reference video signal complying with the SMPTE standard and in proper phase relationship, to the TC IN connector and to the GENLOCK IN connector, respectively.

Setting the Time Data

Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)

The status screens allow you to check camcorder settings and various types of status information. There are five status screens, listed below.

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Status screen Information displayed

CAMERA status Settings and status information

AUDIO status Settin gs and status information

VIDEO status Settings and status in formation

ASSIGN SWITCH status

BATTERY/ MEDIA status

To display status screens

With no menu is displayed, push the STATUS ON/SEL/OFF switch up to the ON/SEL side. Each push selects the next status screen, in the order given in the table above.

CAMERA status screen

This screen displays settings and status information related to shooting.

related to shooting

related to audio input and output

related to recording and playback Names of functions assigned to assignable switches Status of the battery mounted on the camcorder and the media status

AUDIO status screen

This screen displays settings and status information related to audio input and output.

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

and input sources

Wind Filter: Wind filter settings

VIDEO status screen

This screen displays settings and status information related to recording and playback.

Video Format: Video format Rec Mode: Recording bit rate (HD mode only) Output&i.LINK: Output&i.LINK setting and

i.LINK usage status

SDI Output: HD/SD SDI OUT connector output

setting

HDMI Output: HDMI connector output setting Down Converter: SD output down converter

setting (HD mode only)

ASSIGN SWITCH status screen

This screen displays the names of the functions assigned to assignable switches

White Bal: White balance status Gain: GAIN switch status Zoom Speed: Zoom speed set with the lens

ZOOM button

Zebra: Zebra status Skin Tone Detail: Skin details status

Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)

BATTERY/MEDIA status screen

This screen displays the status of the battery mounted on the camcorder and the media status.

Battery: The remaining battery capacity Charge Count: The number of times the battery

has been charged

HDD A/HDD B: Remaining battery capacity of

PHU-60K/120K/120R

Media A/Media B:

• Remaining capacity of media

• Recordable time

• Approximate writable lifetime (Life) “Life 100%” is shown for unused media.

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Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)

Chapter4 Shooting

Handling S×S Memory Cards

This camcorder records video and audio on S×S memory cards (not supplied) loaded into one or both of its memory card slots.

The PHU-60K/120K/120R Professional Harddisk Unit or MEAD-MS01 Media Adaptor

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can also be used fo r recording. For details, refer to the Supplement supplied in the CD-ROM (labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder”).

About S×S Memory Cards

S×S memory cards that can be used with this camcorder

Use the following Sony S×S memory cards (S×S PRO or S×S-1) with this camcorder.

S×S PRO

• SBP-8 (8 GB)

• SBP-16 (16 GB)

• SBP-32 (32 GB)

S×S-1

SBS-32G1 (32 GB)

Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when memory cards other than S×S PRO and S×S-1 are used.

The memory cards listed above comply with the ExpressCard memory card standard.

• S×S, S×S PRO and S×S-1 are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• The ExpressCard label and logo are property of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and are licensed to Sony Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Notes on the use of S×S memory cards

• Recorded data may be lost or corrupted in the following cases.

- When the camcorder is subjected to shock or

vibrations during reading, writing, or formatting of an S×S memory card, and when the camcorder is powered off or an S×S memory card is removed during reading, writing, or formatting

- When the camcorder is used in an

environment subject to static electricity or electric noise

• Do not use or store S×S memory cards in locations that are:

- Outside the specified environmental ranges

- Very hot, such in as vehicles parked in the sun

during summer, or exposed to direct sunlight, or near heaters

- Subject to high humidity and corrosion

• When inserting a memory card, insert with the label side facing the correct direction.

• Carry and store S×S memory cards in their cases, and lock the cases securely.

• Guard against accidents and inadvertent data loss by backing up the data stored on S×S memory cards. Sony cannot be responsible for any consequences of damage to or loss of data stored on S×S memory cards.

• Do not attach anything other than the supplied labels in the designated label space. When attaching a label, make sure it does not protrude beyond the label space.

Handling S×S Memory Cards

SxS PRO 8GB

Loading and Ejecting S×S Memory Cards

To load S×S memory cards

Label space

• Use this camcorder to format S×S memory cards that will be used with this camcorder. When memory cards are formatted on another unit, the format is regarded as an invalid format, making it necessary to format the memory cards again. However, note that the format and delete functions of this camcorder do not completely remove data from memory cards. Before discarding or disposing of a memory card, erase it using commercial data erasure software, or physically destroy it. Sony cannot be responsible for any failure to erase data completely.

• Clip operations may not be possible when the remaining capacity of the media is low. In this case, use a computer to delete unneeded files and try again.

• Open the memory card case completely before storing a card in the case or removing a card from the case.

Preventing accidental erasure

You can prevent accidental recording, editing, and deletion of data on an S×S memory card by setting the write protect switch to the WP side.

Write protect switch

1 Slide the cover to the left to open.

2 Insert an S×S memory card into a card

slot.

Insert with the label side facing right.

The ACCESS lamp lights in orange, and then lights in green to indicate that the memory card is usable.

3 Close the cover.

ACCESS lamp status indications

Card slots A and B each have an ACCESS lamp to indicate the slot status.

Lamp Slot status

Lights in orange Accessing t he S×S memory card

Lights in green Standby (the loaded S×S

Not lit

(lights during data reading and writing)

memory card is ready for recording or playback)

• No S×S memory card is loaded.

• An unusable card is loaded.

• An S×S memory card is loaded, but the other slot is selected.

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Note

Do not touch the write protect switch while an S×S memory card is loaded in a card slot. Eject the card before setting the write protect switch.

Handling S×S Memory Cards

To eject S×S memory cards

1 Open the cover, and then press the

EJECT button to release the lock and pull the button out.

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Press the button once to release the lock.

2 Press the EJECT button again to eject

the card.

The camcorder switches automatically to the other card if the selected card becomes full during recording.

Note

The SLOT SELECT button is disabled during playback. Even when pressed, it does not change the selected slot. Button operations are enabled when a thumbnail screen (see page 78) is displayed.

Formatting (Initializing) S×S Memory Cards

When you load an unformatted S×S memory card, or load an S×S memory card that has been formatted to other specifications, a message “Cannot Use Media(A)/Unsupported File System” appears in the viewfinder. In this case, format the memory card in the following way.

Note

S×S memory cards must be formatted on an XDCAM EX device. Cards in other formats cannot be used.

To format (initialize) a memory card

1 Select OPERATION >Format Media in

the setup menu (see page 95).

Note

Data integrity cannot be guaranteed if you power the camcorder off or remove a memory card while the card is being accessed. Doing so may corrupt all data recorded on the card. Always make sure that the ACCESS lamp is lit green or not lit before you power the camcorder off or remove a memory card.

Selecting the S×S Memory Card to Use

When S×S memory cards are loaded in both slot A and slot B, you can press the SLOT SELECT button to select the S×S memory card to use.

Handling S×S Memory Cards

2 Select [Media(A)] (slot A) or [Media(B)]

(slot B).

3 Turn the MENU knob to select

“Execute”, and then press the knob.

The confirmation message for formatting is displayed on the viewfinder screen.

4 Turn the MENU knob to select

“Execute”, and press the knob.

Execution of the format starts. During execution of the format, a progress indication appears (%), and the ACCESS lamp lights in orange.

Recording and playback during format execution

Even during execution of a format, recording and playback are possible using an S×S memory card loaded into the other card slot.

If the format operation fails

A format operation may fail because the S×S memory card is write protected, or because it is not the type of card specified for use with this camcorder.

In this case, an error message appears. Following the instructions in the error message and exchange the card for an S×S memory card that can be used with this camcorder.

Notes

• All data is erased when you format a memory card, including setup files and all of the recorded video data.

• Use the format function of this camcorder to format S×S 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.

Checking the Remaining Recording Time

You can check the remaining capacity of the S×S memory cards loaded in the two slots by checking the recording media remaining capacity display in the viewfinder.

The camcorder calculates the remaining recording time for the media in each slot on the basis of the current video format (recording bit rate), and displays it in units of minutes. You can also check the remaining time in the BATTERY/MEDIA status screen (see page 63).

Note

The mark appears when a memory card is write protected.

When to exchange S×S memory cards

• The warning message “Media Near Full” appears, the WARNING indicator and the REC indication on the viewfinder screen flash, and the buzzer sounds when the total remaining recording time of the two memory cards falls to five minutes during recording. Exchange one of the cards for media with available recording capacity.

• If you continue recording, the message “Media Full” appears and recording stops when the total remaining recording time falls to 0.

Note

About up to 600 clips can be recorded on one S×S memory card. The display of remaining recording time changes to “0” and the message “Media Full” appears when the clip limit is reached.

Restoring S×S Memory Cards

If for any reason an error should occur in a memory card, the card must be restored before use. When you load an S×S memory card that needs to be restored, a message appears in the viewfinder to ask whether you want to restore it.

To restore a card

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], and then press the knob. The restoration starts. During the restoration, a execution message appears, the progress is displayed (%), and the ACCESS lamp lights in orange. When the restoration finishes, a completion message is displayed for three seconds.

If restoration fails

• Write protected S×S memory cards and cards on which memory errors have occurred cannot be restored. A warning message appears for such cards. Follow the instructions in the message and unprotect the card or replace it with another card.

• S×S memory cards on which memory errors have occurred may become usable if they are reformatted.

• In some cases, some clips can be restored while others cannot. The restored clips can be played normally.

• If the message “Could not Restore Some Clips” keeps appearing after repeated attempts at restoration, it may be possible to restore the S×S memory card with the following procedure.

1 Use the camcorder’s copy function

(see page 85) or the supplied application software (see page 142) to copy the required clips to another S×S memory card.

2 Format the unusable S×S memory card

on the camcorder.

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Handling S×S Memory Cards

3 Copy the required clips back to the

newly formatted S×S memory card.

Recording and playback during restoration

Even while restoration is in progress, you can record and play an S×S memory card in the other card slot.

Note

For restoration of media recorded with this camcorder, be sure to use this camcorder. Media recorded with a device other than this camcorder or with another camcorder of different version (even of the same model) may not be restored using this camcorder.

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Basic Operations

This section explains the basic shooting and recording procedures. Before starting to shoot, inspect the camera system to verify that it is operating properly.

1 Attach a fully charged battery pack (see

page 32).

2 Load one or two S×S memory cards (see

page 65).

If you load two cards, the camcorder switches automatically to the second card when the first card becomes full.

3 Set the camcorder’s POWER switch

(see page 13) to ON.

4 Make the following settings.

Marker display: On (see page 101) Iris: Auto (see page 54) Zoom: Auto (see page 55) Camera output: Select the picture currently

being shot (camera picture), and turn the DCC function on (see page 17).

Timecode advance mode: F-RUN (Free

Run) or R-RUN (Rec Run) (see page 59)

Audio input channel selection: Auto (see

page 24)

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5 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the

BLACK side to adjust the black balance (see page 48).

6 Select a filter according to the lighting

conditions, and adjust the white balance (see page 49).

7 Point the camcorder at the subject, and

adjust the focus (see page 55) and zoom.

8 If you are using the electronic shutter,

select an appropriate shutter mode and speed (see page 52).

9 Do one of the following to start

recording.

- Press the REC START button (see page 15).

- Press the VTR button on the lens (see page 26).

- Turn on the assignable switch to which the Rec function has been assigned (see page 130).

During recording, the TALLY indicators, the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder, and the REC indication on the viewfinder screen light. Adjust the zoom and focus as required.

Notes

• Never remove the battery pack while the camcorder is recording (while an ACCESS lamp is lit). Doing so risks the loss of several seconds of data before the recording was interrupted, because internal processing will not end normally.

• The playback control buttons (EJECT, F REV, F FWD, NEXT, PREV, PLAY/PAUSE, STOP) do not function during recording.

10 To stop recording, perform one of the

operations listed in step 9.

The TALLY indicators, the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder, and the REC indication on the viewfinder screen go out, and camcorder enters recording standby (STBY) mode. A clip is created from the video and audio data and the metadata recorded between steps

9 and 10.

To check the recording (recording review)

With the camcorder in recording standby (STBY) mode, turn on the assignable switch to which the Rec Review function or the Freeze Mix function has been assigned (see page 129). The camcorder plays the entire last clip, or the last few seconds of that clip (3 seconds or 10 seconds), and then returns to standby mode. You can use MAINTENANCE >Camera Config >Rec Review in the setup menu (see page 121) to change the playback time. When the Rec Review function is assigned to the RET button on the lens, you can also conduct a review by using the RET button.

11 Repeat steps 9 and 10 to continue

recording.

With each repetition, another clip is created on the memory card.

Clip 1

Notes

• You cannot resume recording for about one second after stopping recording.

• The maximum number of clips that can be recorded on one memory card is 600. Even if the memory card has enough free capacity to record more clips, when 600 clips have been recorded, no further recording is possible.

Clip file sizes

The XDCAM EX-series products limit the maximum file size of an HD clip to 4 GB and that of an SD clip to 2 GB. If you continue recording for an extended period, recorded materials may be segmented into multiple files, depending on the file size (the maximum number of partitions is 99). The camcorder regards continuous recording as one clip even if it has been segmented into multiple files.

Clip names

Eight-character clips names (consisting of a fourcharacter prefix and a four-digit number) are generated automatically for clips recorded by this camcorder.

Example: ABCD0001

You can also use OPERATION >Clip >Title Prefix (see page 107) in the setup menu to set the clip name prefix to a user-specified string of characters (four to 46 characters in length). (A user-specified prefix cannot be changed after recording.) The four-digit number at the end of clip names is generated automatically, counting up in order as clips are recorded.

Playing Recorded Clips

When the camcorder is in standby (STBY) mode, you can play all or part of the most recently recorded clip (see page 69).

Clip 2

Clip 3

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Basic Operations

1 Insert the S×S memory card to play (see

page 65).

2 Press the PREV button (see page 19) or

the F REV button (see page 19) to cue up the clip to play.

3 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

The PLAY/PAUSE indicator lights, and the playback picture appears in the viewfinder.

To pause the playback

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The PLAY/PAUSE indicator flashes during pause. Press the button again to return to playback mode.

To play at high speed

Press the F FWD button (see page 19) or the F REV button (see page 19).

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To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/ PAUSE button.

To switch between memory cards

When two memory cards are loaded, press the SLOT SELECT button (see page 22) to select the active slot. It is not possible to switch between memory cards during playback.

To end playback

Press the STOP button: Playback stops, and the

camcorder enters E-E mode.

Press the THUMBNAIL button: Playback

stops, and a thumbnail screen (see page 78)

appears in the viewfinder. Playback also stops and the timecode screen appears in the viewfinder when you start recording during playback, and when you eject an S×S memory card.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select

[Execute], and then press the knob. Or use the J or j button to select [Execute], and then press the SET button.

Deleting Recorded Clips

You can use the assignable switches to delete the last recorded clips (Last Clip DEL function).

You can also use the THUMB NAIL menu to delete all recorded clips (All Clips DEL function) or to delete selected clips. For details, see “Deleting Clips” (page 86).

1 Turn on the assignable switch to which

the Last Clip DEL function has been

assigned (see page 130).

A confirmation message appears.

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Recording Shot Marks

On this camcorder, two types of shot marks are available in HD mode. You can record them at user-specified positions to make it easier for editors to cue up those positions. You can record up to 127 shot marks per clip.

Note

Shot marks cannot be recorded in SD mode.

You can also use the THUMBNAIL menu to add and delete shot marks in clips. For details, see “Adding and Deleting Shot Marks (HD Mode Only)” (page 88).

To record shot marks

Do one of the following.

• Turn on an assignable switch to which Shot

Mark 1 or Shot Mark 2 has been assigned (see page 129).

• If Lens RET has been assigned to the RET

button on the lens, operate as follows. To record shot mark 1: Press the RET button

once.

To record shot mark 2: Press the RET button

twice in quick succession.

details, see “Adding and Deleting OK Marks (HD Mode Only)” (page 85).

To set OK marks

After recording of a clip ends, turn on the assignable switch to which the OK Mark function has been assigned (see page 129). If the OK Mark function has been assigned to the RET button on the lens, press RET button on the lens. An OK mark is set in the most recently recorded clip, and an “OK Mark” indication appears in the viewfinder for about three seconds near the timecode indication.

To delete OK marks

1 If an OK mark has been set in the most

recently recorded clip, turn on the assignable switch to which the OK Mark function has been assigned (see page 129). If the OK Mark function has been assigned to the RET button on the lens, press RET button on the lens.

A confirmation message appears.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select

[Execute], and then press the knob.

The OK mark is deleted from the most recently recorded clip.

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When a shot mark is recorded, a “Shot Mark 1” or “Shot Mark 2” indication appears in the viewfinder for about three seconds near the timecode indication.

Setting OK Marks

To make it easier for editors to select good clips, you can set OK marks in clips recorded in HD mode.

Notes

• OK marks cannot be set in SD mode.

• OK marks cannot be set or deleted during recording or

playback.

You can also use the THUMBNAIL menu to add and delete OK marks in previously recorded clips. For

The camcorder is equipped with enough internal memory to pre-store up to 15 seconds of video and audio data in a picture cache. This allows you to begin recording a specified number of seconds in advance of the time when you press a recording start button.

Selecting picture cache mode and setting the picture cache time

Before recording in picture cache mode, you must select picture cache mode and set the picture cache time (the number of seconds of video and audio data stored to memory) in the OPERATION menu. The picture cache time determines how far in advance you can start recording, counting back in seconds from the operation that starts recording.

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Note that it may not be possible to start this far in advance in the special cases explained in the following notes.

Notes

• Storage of picture data to memory begins when you

select picture cache mode. Therefore, if you start recording immediately after selecting picture cache mode, the picture data from before the selection is not recorded.

• No data is recorded to picture cache memory during

playback or recording review and display of thumbnails. It is not possible to record picture data from the time you were conducting playback or a recording review.

To select picture cache mode and set the picture cache time

Notes

• Picture cache recording is not possible in Frame Rec,

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Interval Rec, and Slow & Quick Motion mode. The camcorder exits Frame Rec, Interval Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion mode whenever you select picture cache mode. The camcorder exits picture cache mode automatically whenever you select Frame Rec, Interval Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion mode.

• The data stored in picture cache memory is cleared

when you change the system settings, for example by selecting a different video format. Picture data from before the change is not recorded even if you start recording immediately after the change. The camcorder exits picture cache mode automatically.

• It is not possible to set the picture cache time during

recording.

1 In the setup menu, select OPERATION

>Rec Function >Picture Cache Rec.

For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu

Operations” (page 91).

2 Turn the MENU knob to select [On],

and then press the knob.

3 Select [P. Cache Rec Time], turn the

MENU knob to select the desired

picture cache time, and then press the

knob.

You can select from 0-2sec, 2-4sec, 4-6sec,

6-8sec, 8-10sec, 10-12sec, 12-14sec, and

13-15sec.

Once made, picture cache mode settings remain in effect until changed. Instead of carrying out steps 1 and 2, you can also select picture cache mode by using an assignable

switch to which the Picture Cache function has been assigned (see page 129).

Camcorder data handling while recording in picture cache mode

Recording procedures in picture cache mode are basically the same as normal recording procedures. However, note the following differences with respect to how the camcorder handles video, time, and output data.

• If you start recording while the media is being accessed, the start point of the video that is actually recorded may be later than the currently specified picture cache time. Because the delay increases as the number of recorded clips increases, you should avoid rapid startand-stop recording operations in picture cache mode.

• Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ R-RUN switch, the advance mode of the internal timecode generator is always F-RUN.

• In picture cache mode, you cannot set time data by setting the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. To set time data, exit picture cache mode.

• If the remaining free capacity of the media in the currently selected slot is less than the picture cache time, and the media in the other slot has enough remaining capacity, then data is recorded to the media in the other slot. However, no data is recorded when there is no media in the other slot, and when the media in the other slot does not have enough remaining capacity. (A message appears in the viewfinder to inform you that there is not enough remaining capacity.)

• Shot marks are not recorded if they are set before the recording start operation.

• When you select a video format that supports i.LINK HDV output and play a clip that was recorded in picture cache mode, two or more frames with the same picture and timecode may follow on each other.

• i.LINK output is possible during picture cache recording. However, the picture cache time is limited.

If power is lost during recording

• If you set the camcorder’s POWER switch to OFF, the camcorder is powered off automatically after a few seconds, during which the media is accessed to record the video and audio data stored in the camcorder’s memory up to that point.

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• If power is lost because the battery was removed, the DC cable was disconnected, or the power was turned off on the AC adaptor side, then the video and audio data stored in memory is lost. The data stored in memory is not recorded. Be careful to avoid this when exchanging the battery.

Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)

The camcorder’s Interval Rec function allows you to capture time-lapse video to the camcorder’s internal memory. This function is an effective way to shoot slow-moving subjects. When you start recording, the camcorder automatically records a specified number of frames at a specified interval time.

Interval time

• The data stored in picture cache memory is cleared when you change the system settings, for example by selecting a different video format. Picture data from before the change is not recorded even if you start recording immediately after the change. The camcorder exits picture cache mode automatically.

• Interval Rec settings cannot be changed during recording.

• Interval Rec is disabled when the following formats are selected.

- SP 1440/59.94i or SP 1440/50i, when the output

setting is HD and OPERATION >Input/Output >i.LINK I/O in the setup menu is set to [Enable]

- SP 1440/23.98P (pull-down recording)

- Other than HQ 1920/23.98P or HQ 1280/23.98P,

when the output setting is SD and OPERATION >Input/Output >i.LINK I/O in the setup menu is set to [Enable]

To make Interval Rec settings

1 Select OPERATION >Rec Function

>Interval Rec in the setup menu.

For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 91).

2 Turn the MENU knob to select [On],

and then press the knob.

The camcorder enters Interval Rec mode, the “Interval” indication on the viewfinder screen flashes.

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Number of frames in one take

A pre-lighting function is available when Interval Rec is enabled. This function automatically turns on a video light before recording starts, which allows you to record pictures under stable light and color temperature conditions.

Interval Rec settings and shooting

Notes

• The Interval Rec function cannot be used at the same time as the picture cache, Frame Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion function. When you select Interval Rec mode, the picture cache, Frame Rec, and Slow & Quick Motion functions are disabled. When you select picture cache, Frame Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion mode, the Interval Rec function is disabled.

3 Select [Number of Frames], turn the

MENU knob to select the number of frames to record in one take, and then press the knob.

You can select from 1, 3, 6, 9 (or from 2, 6, 12 when the video format setting is 720/

59.94P or 720/50P).

4 Select [Interval Time], turn the MENU

knob to select the desired interval, and then press the knob.

You can select 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.

5 As required, select [Pre-Lighting], turn

the MENU knob to select the length of lighting time before recording starts, and then press the knob.

You can select 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.

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Notes

• If you want to turn the video light on before the start of recording, set the camcorder’s LIGHT switch to [AUTO]. The video light’s switch must also be turned on. When this is done, the video light turns on and off automatically. However, the video light remains lit when the time that it is off is five seconds or less.

• If you set the LIGHT switch to [MANUAL] and turn the video light’s switch on, the video light is always lit. (It does not go on and off automatically.)

The camcorder exits Interval Rec mode when it is powered off, but the number of frames, interval time, and pre-lighting settings are maintained. You do not need to set them again the next time you shoot in Interval Rec mode.

To shoot in Interval Rec mode

Make the settings and preparations described in “Basic Operations” (page 68), secure the

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camcorder so that it does not move, and begin shooting.

When recording starts, the “Interval” indication in the viewfinder changes from flashing to lit, and “INT REC” and “INT STBY” appear alternatively at the position of the REC indication. The TALLY indicators and the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder light as they do during normal recording. If you are using the pre-lighting function, the video light comes on before recording starts.

To stop shooting

Stop the recording.

When shooting ends, the video data stored in memory up to that point is written to the media.

To exit Interval Rec mode

Do one of the following.

• Set the POWER switch to OFF.

• With the camcorder in recording standby mode, set OPERATION >Rec Function >Interval Rec in the setup menu to “Off”.

Limitations during recording

• The i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector cannot be used.

• Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ R-RUN switch, the advance mode of the internal timecode generator is always F-RUN.

• Audio cannot be recorded.

• Recording review is not possible.

• If you press the SLOT SELECT button, the camcorder completes recording of the specified number of frames, creates a clip, and switches to the other media.

• Genlock is not possible.

If power is lost during recording

• If power is lost because the battery was removed, the DC cable was disconnected, or the power was turned off on the AC adaptor side, then the video and audio data shot up to that point may be lost (maximum 10 seconds). Be careful to avoid this when exchanging the battery.

Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function)

The Frame Rec function is useful for shooting stop motion animations, such as animations with puppets or clay figures. Each time that you press the recording start button, the camcorder shoots a specified number of frames and then stops.

Frame Rec settings and shooting

Notes

• The Frame Rec function cannot be used at the same time as the picture cache, Interval Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion function. When you select Frame Rec mode, the picture cache, Interval Rec, and Slow & Quick Motion functions are disabled. When you select picture cache, Interval Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion mode, the Frame Rec function is disabled.

• The data stored in memory is cleared when you change the system settings, for example by selecting a different video format. Picture data from before the change is not recorded even if you start recording immediately after the change. The camcorder exits Frame Rec mode automatically.

• Frame Rec settings cannot be changed during recording.

• Frame Rec is disabled when the following formats are selected.

- SP 1440/59.94i or SP 1440/50i, when the output

setting is HD and OPERATION >Input/Output >i.LINK I/O in the setup menu is set to Enable

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- SP 1440/23.98P (pull-down recording)

- Other than HQ 1920/23.98P or HQ 1280/23.98P, when the output setting is SD and OPERATION >Input/Output >i.LINK I/O in the setup menu is set to Enable

To make Frame Rec settings

1 Select OPERATION >Rec Function

>Frame Rec in the setup menu.

For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 91).

2 Turn the MENU knob to select [On],

and then press the knob.

The camcorder enters Frame Rec mode, the “Frame Rec” indication on the viewfinder screen flashes.

3 Select [Number of Frames], turn the

MENU knob to select the number of frames to record in one take, and then press the knob.

You can select from 1, 3, 6, 9 (or from 2, 6, 12 when the video format setting is 720/

59.94P or 720/50P).

The camcorder exits Frame Rec mode when it is powered off, but the setting for the number of frames setting is maintained. You do not need to set it again the next time you shoot in Frame Rec mode.

To shoot in Frame Rec mode

Make the settings and preparations described in “Basic Operations” (page 68), secure the camcorder so that it does not move, and begin shooting.

When recording starts, the “Frame Rec” indication in the viewfinder changes from flashing to lit, and “FRM REC” and “FRM STBY” appear alternatively at the position of the REC indication. The TALLY indicators and the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder light as they do during normal recording.

To stop shooting

Stop the recording.

When shooting ends, the video data stored in memory up to that point is written to the media.

To exit Interval Rec mode

Do one of the following.

• Set the POWER switch to OFF

• With the camcorder in recording standby mode, set OPERATION >Rec Function >Interval Rec in the setup menu to “Off”.

Limitations during recording

• The i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector cannot be used.

• Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ R-RUN switch, the advance mode of the internal timecode generator is always R-RUN.

• Audio cannot be recorded.

• Recording review is not possible.

• If you press the SLOT SELECT button, the camcorder completes recording of the specified number of frames, creates a clip, and switches to the other media.

• Genlock is not possible.

If power is lost during recording

Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion

When the camcorder is in HD mode and the video format (see page 47) is set to one of the formats listed below, you can specify a recording frame rate that is different from the playback frame rate. When the Country setting is NTSC Area: HQ

1920/29.97P, HQ 1920/23.98P, HQ 1280/

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

When the Country setting is PAL Area: HQ

1920/25P, HQ 1280/50P, HQ 1280/25P

By shooting with a frame rate that differs from the playback frame rate, you can obtain slow and quick motion effects that are smoother than lowspeed or high-speed playback of content recorded at the normal frame rate.

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Example

When the video format is HQ 1280/23.98P, you can obtain quick-motion effects by setting the frame rate to 1 to 23, and obtain slow-motion effects by setting the frame rate to 25 to 60.

Slow & Quick Motion settings and shooting

Notes

• The Slow & Quick Motion function cannot be used at the same time as the picture cache, Interval Rec, or Frame Rec function. When you select Slow & Quick Motion mode, the picture cache, Interval Rec, and Frame Rec functions are disabled. When you select picture cache, Frame Rec, or Interval Rec mode, the Slow & Quick Motion function is disabled.

• Slow & Quick Motion is disabled when the slow shutter function (viewfinder display “SL S”) function is

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enabled. The slow shutter function is disabled when the Slow & Quick Motion function is enabled.

• Slow & Quick Motion is disabled when OPERATION >Input/Output >i.LINK I/O in the setup menu is set to [Enable]. When Slow & Quick Motion is enabled, i.LINK I/O is fixed as [Disable].

• Slow & Quick Motion settings cannot be changed during recording.

To make Slow & Quick Motion settings

1 Select OPERATION >Rec Function >

Slow & Quick in the setup menu.

For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 91).

2 Turn the MENU knob to select [On],

and then press the knob.

The camcorder enters Slow & Quick Motion mode, and the “S&Q STBY” indication appears in the viewfinder.

3 Select [Frame Rate], turn the MENU

knob to select the recording frame rate, and then press the knob.

The setting range for the frame rate is as follows.

System lines Frame rate

1080 1 to 30 720 1 to 60

When you finish making these settings, the system frequency and the frame rate appear at the top of the viewfinder screen. You can change the frame rate while viewing the display in the

viewfinder by turning the MENU knob, or by using the J or j button and then pressing the SET button. The Slow & Quick Motion mode setting and the frame rate are retained even after the camcorder is powered off.

To shoot in Slow & Quick Motion mode

Shoot as described in “Basic Operations” (page 68).

When recording starts, the “S&Q STBY” indication in the viewfinder changes to the “z S&Q REC” indication. The TALLY indicators and the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder light as they do during normal recording.

To stop shooting

Stop the recording.

Note

It takes longer than normal for recording to stop when Frame Rate is set to a low value (for a slow frame rate).

To exit Slow & Quick Motion mode

With the camcorder in recording standby mode, set OPERATION >Rec Function > Slow & Quick in the setup menu to “Off”.

Limitations during recording

• The i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector cannot be used.

• Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ R-RUN switch, the advance mode of the internal timecode generator is always R-RUN.

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

• Recording review is not possible.

• If you change th e recording frame rate to a valu e faster than the current shutter speed, the shutter speed is changed to the slowest value for which shooting is possible. Example: If the frame rate is 32 and the shutter

speed is 55, then the shutter speed is changed to

/40, and you change the frame rate to

/60. If is not possible to select a shutter speed that is slower than the recording frame rate.

• Genlock is not possible.

Advanced Operations

Framing Shots with the Freeze Mix Function

The freeze mix function allows you to temporarily overlap a still image (freeze picture) from a clip shot in HD mode onto the current camera picture. This makes it easier to frame the shot.

Note

The freeze mix function is not available in the following cases.

• When the recording format is SP 1440/23.98P

• When the video for mats of the recorded picture and the camera picture differ

• When you are shooting i n Slow & Quick Motion mode or slow shutter mode

• When there is i.LINK input

To display a freeze mix picture

1 Play a clip or conduct a recording

review of a clip with the same format as the camera picture.

2 Display the picture that you want to use

as the frame, and then turn on the assignable switch to which the Freeze Mix function has been assigned.

The recording review picture is frozen and overlaps the camera picture.

Note

The following functions are disabled at the freeze mix times.

• Menu operations

• During Focus Mag display

• Marker display

• Zebra display

• Peaking display

• Skin tone details display

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To cancel the freeze mix display

Do one of the following.

• Press an assignable switch again to which the Freeze Mix function has been assigned. The freeze mix display is canceled and the display returns to the normal camera picture.

• Start recording (see page 68). Normal recording starts.

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Clip Playback

A thumbnail screen appears if you press the THUMBNAIL button in E-E or playback mode. Thumbnail screens display lists of the clips stored on S×S memory cards in the form of index pictures. (A message appears if you insert a memory card that contains no clips.) You can select any clip (see page 80) in a thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip (see page 80).

Thumbnail Screen

In thumbnail screens, the timecode of the index picture appears beneath the thumbnail for each clip. (An OK mark also appears when a clip has been marked with an OK mark.)

Note

Normal thumbnail screens display SD clips only or HD clips only, even if the S×S memory card contains clips in both formats. You can select the format to display by selecting a mode with OPERATION >Format >HD/SD (see page 94) in

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the setup menu. If you want to display all recorded clips, regardless of the HD/SD mode, switch to the all clips thumbnail screen. However, it is not possible to start playback from the all clips thumbnail screen (see page 83).

HD mode thumbnail screen

Cursor (yellow)

Clip Playback

The icon of the currently selected S×S memory card is highlighted. (If the card is write protected, a lock appears on the left.)

Clip number/Number of clips

a Index picture

When a clip is recorded, its first frame is set automatically as the index picture. You can change to index picture to any frame (see page 89).

b Lock mark

Indicates the selected clip is marked with an OK mark and protected.

f Video format of recording

g Special recording information

This displays the mode of clips that have been recorded in a special mode (Slow & Quick Motion, Interval Rec, Frame Rec). For Slow & Quick Motion clips, the frame rates are displayed to the right as [Recording frame rate/Playback frame rate] fps.

c Date and start time of recording

d Clip name

e Independent AV file icon

This appears only when a clip is an independent AV file. S×S memory cards may contain independent files that have been added directly from a computer. Because independent files lack the associated management files, some operations and information displays may not be available.

SD mode thumbnail screen

The icon of the currently selected S×S memory card is highlighted.

Cursor (yellow)

(If the card is write protected, a lock appears on the left.)

h OK mark

An OK mark appears only when the clip has been marked with an OK mark (see page 85).

i File format

Indicates the file format of the selected clip (MP4).

j Clip duration

k Timecode

This is the timecode of the index picture.

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Clip number/Number of components

a Take mark

Indicates that the file size is larger than 2 GB, and that the clip has been split before being saved. You can check the segment files on the expand thumbnail screen (see page 87).

b Index picture

When a clip is recorded, its first frame is set automatically as the index picture.

Clip Playback

c Date and start time of recording

d Clip name/Number of components

The number after the clip name (delimited by /) is the number of components. This appears only for clips larger than 2 GB in size, which have been split into smaller files for storage.

e Video format of recording

To play clips sequentially starting from a selected clip

1 Select the thumbnail of the clip that you

want to play first.

2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

Play begins from the top of the selected clip.

f File format

Indicates the file format of the selected clip (AVI).

g Clip duration

h Timecode

This is the timecode of the index picture.

To switch between S×S memory cards

When two S×S memory cards are loaded, you can switch between them by pressing the SLOT SELECT button.

Note

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Switching between memory cards is possible only in the normal thumbnail screen, the OK clip thumbnail screen, or the all clips thumbnail screen, or when you have pressed the STOP button to display the camera picture.

To hide the thumbnail screen

Press the THUMBNAIL button.

Playing Clips

To select clip thumbnails

Do one of the following to move the yellow cursor to the clip that you want to select.

• Press an arrow button (J, j, K, k).

• Turn the MENU knob.

• Press the PREV or NEXT button.

To select the first thumbnail

With the F REV button held down, press the PREV button.

To select the last thumbnail

With the F FWD button held down, press the NEXT button.

Play continues through all clips after the selected clip. When the last clip has been played to the end, the camcorder enters pause (still image) mode at the last frame of the last clip. Press the THUMBNAIL button to return to the thumbnail screen.

Notes

• There may be momentary picture breakup or still image display at the transition from one clip to another. During this time, the playback controls and the THUMBNAIL button cannot be operated.

• When you select a clip in the thumbnail screen and begin playback, there may be momentary picture breakup at the top of the clip. To view the top of the clip without breakup, put the camcorder into playback mode, pause, use the PREV button to return to the top of the clip, and start playback again.

• On S×S memory cards that contain both HD-mo de and SD-mode clips, you cannot play all clips in sequence. For example, while an HD mode thumbnail screen is displayed, only HD mode clips are played in sequence.

To pause playback

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The PLAY/PAUSE indicator flashes while playback is paused. Press the button again to return to playback mode.

To play at high speed

Press the F FWD button (see page 19) or the F REV button (see page 19). To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/ PAUSE button.

To stop playback

Press the STOP button: Playback stops and the

camcorder enters E-E mode.

Press the THUMBNAIL button: Playback stops

and the thumbnail screen (see page 78) appears in the viewfinder.

Playback also stops if you eject the memory card. In this case, the camera picture appears in the viewfinder.

Clip Playback

To cue up clips

To return to the top of the current clip

Press the PREV button.

• During playback or F FWD, this jumps to the top of the current clip and starts playback.

• During F REV or pause, this jumps to the top of the current clip and displays a still image.

• Each subsequent press of the button moves to the previous clip.

To play from the top of the first clip

Simultaneously press the PREV and F REV buttons. This jumps to the top of the first clip on the S×S memory card.

To jump to the top of the next clip

Press the NEXT button.

• During playback or F FWD, this jumps to the top of the next clip and starts playback.

• During F REV or pause, this jumps to the top of the next clip and displays a still image.

• Each subsequent press of the button moves to the next clip.

To play from the top of the last clip

Simultaneously press the NEXT and F FWD buttons. This jumps to the top of the last clip on the S×S memory card.

select clip thumbnails (see page 80) and to start clip playback (see page 80).

To search for scenes in clips with the expand thumbnail screen

The expand thumbnail screen is convenient when you want to find and cue up a specific scene in a long clip. To display the expand thumbnail screen, select a clip in the thumbnail screen and press the EXPAND button (see page 19) or select THUMBNAIL >Thumbnail View >Forward Expansion in the setup menu. The selected clip is displayed as follows. HD mode: The clip is divided into 12 equally-

sized blocks, and a thumbnail of the first frame in each block is displayed.

SD mode: Only in the case of clips that have been

split into partial files because the file size was larger than 2 GB, a thumbnail of the first frame of each partial file is displayed.

This helps you to quickly cue up to a desired scene in a clip of long duration.

See “Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen” (page 87) for more information about the expand thumbnail screen.

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To add a shot mark during playback (HD mode only)

You can add shot marks to clips during playback by using the same method used during recording (see page 71).

Notes

• Shot marks cannot be recorded when the S×S memory card is write protected.

• Shot marks cannot be added at the first or last frame of a clip.

Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips

You can switch a thumbnail screen to the following thumbnail search screens, which allow you quickly find the clips you want.

• Expand thumbnail screen

• Shot mark thumbnail screen (HD mode only)

Like the normal thumbnail screen and the OK clip thumbnail screen, these screens allow you to

To search for shot marks in clips with the shot mark thumbnail screen (HD mode)

When a clip contains one or more shot marks, you can easily find them with the shot mark thumbnail screen. The shot mark thumbnail screen displays a thumbnail of each shot mark frame in the clip. To display the shot mark thumbnail screen, press the ESSENCE MARK button (see page 21) or select THUMBNAIL >Thumbnail View > Essence Mark Thumbnail in the setup menu.

See “Displaying the Shot Mark Thumbnail Screen (HD Mode Only)” (page 88) for more information about the shot mark thumbnail screen.

Clip Playback

Thumbnail Operations

You can use the THUMBNAIL menu to perform various operations on clips, to check clip properties, and to change clip metadata.

THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration

Menu items Sub-items Description

Clip Properties — Displays detailed properties (see page 84)

Set Index Picture

Thumbnail View Forward Expansion

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Set Shot Mark

Add OK Mark

Delete OK Mark

Copy Clip — Copies a clip (see page 85)

Delete Clip — Deletes a clip (see page 86)

Divide Clip

Filter Clips

Copy All Clips Execute/Cancel Copies all clips (see page 86)

Delete All Clips Execute/Cancel Deletes all unprotected clips (see page 86)

a) HD mode only

— Changes index pictures in the expand thumbnail screen or

Back Expansion In the expand thumbnail screen, decreases the number of

Essence Mark Thumbnail

Clip Thumbnail Displays the normal thumbnail screen

All Clip Thumbnail Displays the all clips thumbnail screen (see page 83)

Add Shot Mark1 In the expand thumbnail screen or the shot mark thumbnail

Delete Shot Mark1 In the expand thumbnail screen or the shot mark thumbnail

Add Shot Mark2 In the expand thumbnail screen or the shot mark thumbnail

Delete Shot Mark2 In the expand thumbnail screen or the shot mark thumbnail

— Adds an OK mark and protects a clip (see page 85)

— Deletes an OK mark and unprotects a clip (see page 85)

— Divides a clip (see page 89)

— Displays the OK clip thumbnail screen (see page 83)

the shot mark thumbnail screen (see page 89)

• Displays the expand thumbnail screen (see page 87)

• In the expand thumbnail screen, increases the number of divisions (see page 87)

divisions

Displays the shot mark thumbnail screen (see page 88)

screen, adds a Shot Mark1 mark (see page 88)

screen, deletes a Shot Mark1 mark (see page 89)

screen, adds a Shot Mark2 mark (see page 88)

screen, deletes a Shot Mark2 mark (see page 89)

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Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations

See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 91) for information about menu operations.

To display the THUMBNAIL menu

1 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON,

or press the MENU button.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select “TH”,

and then press the knob. Or press the J or j button to select “TH”, and then press the SET button.

The THUMBNAIL menu appears.

To hide the THUMBNAIL menu, press the MENU button again.

To select menu items and sub-items

Do one of the following.

• Turn the MENU knob to select an item or subitem, and then press the knob.

• Press the arrow buttons (J, j, K, k) to select an item or sub-item, and then press the SET button.

According to the selected item or sub-item, a selection list or a clip properties screen appears (see page 84). To return to the previous state, push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side.

Notes

• When an S×S memory card is write protected, it is not possible to copy, delete, or divide clips, to change index pictures, or to add and delete OK marks and shot marks.

• Some items cannot be selected, depending on the state of the camcorder when the menu was displayed.

To hide the clip properties screen

Do one of the following. Press the RESET/RETURN button: This

returns to the THUMBNAIL menu.

Press the THUMBNAIL button: The

camcorder enters E-E mode, and the camera picture appears.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button: Playback from

the selected clip starts.

Changing the Thumbnail Screen Type

To display OK clip thumbnails (HD mode only)

From among all clips stored on the currently selected S×S memory card, the OK clip thumbnail screen displays only clips which have been marked with an OK mark. When the normal thumbnail screen is displayed, you can select THUMBNAIL >Filter Clips to switch to the OK clip thumbnail screen.

See “Adding and Deleting OK Marks (HD Mode Only)” (page 85) for information about how to add OK marks.

To display the all clips thumbnail screen

The all clips thumbnail screen displays thumbnails of all of the clips on the selected memory card, including both HD-mode and SD-mode clips. This is useful when you want to check whether the memory card contains clips in another mode. You can switch to the all clips thumbnail screen by selecting THUMBNAIL >All Clip Thumbnail in the setup menu in the normal thumbnails screen.

Pressing the RESET/RETURN button returns you to the normal thumbnails screen, where you can perform playback and other clip operations.

Note

You cannot start playback from the all clips thumbnail screen.

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Displaying Clip Properties

The clip properties screen appears when you select Clip Properties in the THUMBNAIL menu.

HD mode

SD mode

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a Image of the current clip

b Image of the previous clip

Press the PREV button to display the properties

of the previous clip.

c Image of the next clip

Press the NEXT button to display the properties

of the next clip.

d Clip name

In SD mode, only for clips that have been

divided because the file size was greater than 2

GB, the number of component clips appears

after the clip name.

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When clip names are 12 characters or longer,

only the first five characters and the last five

characters are displayed. If you want to check

the abbreviated characters, press the MENU

knob to switch to long display mode. In long

display mode, up to 53 characters are displayed

in clip names.

Press the MENU knob again to exit long

display mode. Pressing the PREV or NEXT

button to display the previous or next clip also

exists long display mode.

e Lock mark (HD mode only)

This appears when the clip is marked with an

OK mark and protected.

f OK mark (HD mode only)

This appears only when an OK mark has been

added.

g Date and start time of recording

h File format

The file format of the clip (MP4 or AVI) appears.

The screen changes to the clip properties screen, and a confirmation message appears beneath the index picture.

2 Select [Execute], and press the MENU

knob.

An OK mark is added to the selected clip.

To delete an OK mark

A Delete OK Mark item appears in the THUMBNAIL menu when you have selected a clip that has an OK mark.

i Special recording information (HD

mode only)

This displays the mode of clips that have been

recorded in a special mode (Slow & Quick

Motion, Interval Rec, Frame Rec).

For Slow & Quick Motion clips, the frame rates

are displayed to the right as [Recording frame

rate/Playback frame rate].

j Timecode of the displayed image

k Timecode of the recording start point

l Timecode of the recording end point

m Duration

n Recorded audio channels

o Video format of recording

Adding and Deleting OK Marks (HD Mode Only)

You can add OK marks to clips. This makes it possible to display thumbnails of only the clips that you need by pressing the THUMBNAIL button. Clips with OK marks cannot be deleted or divided. If you want to delete or divide such a clip, delete the OK mark first.

To add an OK mark

1 In the thumbnail screen, select

THUMBNAIL >Add OK Mark.

1 In the thumbnail screen, select

THUMBNAIL >Delete OK Mark.

The screen changes to the clip properties screen, and a confirmation message appears beneath the index picture.

2 Select [Execute], and press the MENU

knob.

The OK mark is deleted from the selected clip.

Copying Clips

You can copy clips to other S×S memory cards. Clips are copied to destination S×S memory cards using the same names as the original clips.

Notes

• If a clip with the same name already exists at the copy destination S×S memory card, a one-digit number in parentheses is added to the original name. The number in parentheses is the smallest number that does not exist at the copy destination.

Examples:

ABCD0002tABCD0002(1) ABCD0002(1)tABCD0002(2) ABCD0005(3)tABCD0005(4)

• If the parenthetical numbers (1) to (9) already exist at the copy destination, it is not possible to copy any more clips under that name. (A tenth clip cannot be copied.)

• A message appears if there is not enough free capacity at the copy destination S×S memory card. Exchange the card for one with more free capacity.

• When multiple clips are copied from a source SxS memory card, it may not be possible to copy all clips to the end. Depending on memory characteristics and usage of the memory cards, this can occur even when the source and destination memory cards have the same capacity.

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1 In the thumbnail screen, select the

thumbnail of the clip to copy, and then select THUMBNAIL >Copy Clip.

The screen changes to the properties screen of that clip, and a confirmation message appears beneath the index picture.

2 Select [Execute], and press the MENU

knob.

The copy starts.

During the copy, an execution message and progress bar are displayed. When the copy finishes, the display returns to the thumbnail screen.

To cancel a copy operation

Press the RESET/RETURN button. The copy is cancelled, and the display returns to the thumbnail screen.

Deleting Clips

You can delete clips from S×S memory cards.

Note

HD clips with OK marks cannot be deleted. If you want to delete such clips, first delete the OK marks (see page 85).

1 In the thumbnail screen, select the

thumbnail of the clip to delete, and then select THUMBNAIL >Delete Clip.

The screen changes to the properties screen of that clip, and a confirmation message appears beneath the index picture.

2 Select [Execute], and press the MENU

knob.

The clip is deleted.

To batch copy groups of clips

You can batch copy groups of clips from one S×S memory card to another S×S memory card.

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When both HD-mode and SD-mode clips exist on the source S×S memory card, only clips in the currently selected mode are copied. This is a convenient way to extract clips in one of the modes.

1 In the thumbnail screen, select the

thumbnails of the clips to copy and then select THUMBNAIL >Copy All Clips.

The confirmation message “Copy All Clip?” appears.

2 Select [Execute], and press the MENU

knob.

The copy starts. During the copy, the progress of the copy is displayed. If you executed the copy in HD mode, only HD-mode clips are copied. If you executed the copy in SD mode, only SD-mode clips are copied.

To cancel the copy operation

Press the RESET/RETURN button.

When the copy finishes

A completion message appears, and the THUMBNAIL menu screen appears again.

In the thumbnail screen, the clips that followed the deleted clip move up one position.

To batch delete groups of clips

You can batch delete groups of clips from an S×S memory card.

Notes

• When both HD-mode and SD-mode clips exist on the S×S memory card, only clips in the currently selected mode are deleted.

• In HD mode, clips with OK marks are not deleted, even when a deletion is executed for a group of clips that includes them.

1 In the thumbnail screen, select the

thumbnails of the clips to delete and then select THUMBNAIL >Delete All Clips.

The confirmation message “Delete All Clips?” appears.

2 Select [Execute], and press the MENU

knob.

The deletion starts. During the deletion, the progress of the deletion is displayed. If you executed the deletion in HD mode, only HD-mode clips are deleted. If you executed the deletion in SD mode, only SD-mode clips are deleted.

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To cancel the deletion

Press the RESET/RETURN button.

When the deletion finishes

A completion message appears, and the THUMBNAIL menu screen appears again.

S1 S2

Index picture

Frame with Shot Mark1

Frame with Shot Mark2

Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen

The expand thumbnail screen allows you to search inside clips by using thumbnails (see page 81), to change index pictures (see page 89), and to add and delete shot marks (see page 88).

To display the screen

In the thumbnail screen, select a thumbnail and press the EXPAND button (see page 19) or select THUMBNAIL >Thumbnail View >Forward Expansion. An expand thumbnail screen for the selected clip appears.

Expand thumbnail screen in HD mode

In HD mode, the selected clip is divided into 12 equally-sized blocks, and a thumbnail of the first frame in each block is displayed.

Number of the selected frame

S1 S2

The same icons are also displayed beneath the

thumbnails. However, when several icons could

be displayed for the same frame, one icon is

selected for display, in the order of priority

Index picture > Shot Mark1 > Shot Mark2.

b Timecode

This displays the timecode of the selected

frame in the expand thumbnail screen.

Expand thumbnail screen in SD mode

In SD mode, only in the case of clips that have been split into partial files because the file size was larger than 2 GB, a thumbnail of the first frame of each partial file is displayed.

Number of the selected frame

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S2 S1

Clip properties are shown at the bottom of the screen. Except for the items listed below, the information displayed here is the same as the information displayed in the normal thumbnail screen.

a Frame information

This displays frame information using icons.

Clip properties are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Except for the items listed below, the information displayed here is the same as the information displayed in the normal thumbnail screen.

a Timecode

This is the timecode of the selected partial file.

b Duration

This is the duration of the selected partial file.

To increase the number of divisions

When you press the EXPAND button, or select THUMBNAIL >Thumbnail View >Forward Expansion, the divided clip or file is further

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divided into 12 equally-sized blocks (a clip or file that has been divided into 12 is further divided into 12, for 12 × 12 = 144 divisions). You can repeat the same operation to increase the number of division.

To return to the previous division level

Press the EXPAND button wi th the SHIFT butt on held down, or select THUMBNAIL >Thumbnail View >Back Expansion. The expand thumbnail screen returns to the previous division level.

Displaying the Shot Mark Thumbnail Screen (HD Mode Only)

In the shot mark thumbnail screen (shown only in HD mode), you can search for shot marks in clips

(see page 81), change index pictures (see page 89), and add and delete shot marks (see page 88).

1 In the thumbnail screen, select the

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thumbnail of a clip, and press the ESSENCE MARK button (see page 21) or select THUMBNAIL >Thumbnail View >Essence Mark Thumbnail.

2 The shot mark thumbnail screen

appears, and a selection list is displayed.

3 Select Shot Mark, Shot Mark1, or Shot

Mark2.

Shot Mark1: Display only frames marked

with Shot Mark1 marks.

Shot Mark2: Display only frames marked

with Shot Mark2 marks.

Shot Mark: Display frames marked with

either Shot Mark1 or Shot Mark2 marks.

Example shot mark thumbnail screen (with Shot Mark selected)

S1 S2 S2 S1

S1 S1

The properties of the clip appear at the bottom of the screen. Except for the following item, the information displayed here is the same as the information displayed in the expand thumbnail screen.

a Timecode

This is the timecode of the selected frame in the

shot mark thumbnail screen.

Adding and Deleting Shot Marks (HD Mode Only)

In the shot mark thumbnail screen (see page 88) or the expand thumbnail screen (see page 87), you can add thumbnails to any frame of clips recorded in HD mode, and delete recorded shot marks.

To add shot marks

1 Select the frame where you want to add

a shot mark, and then select THUMBNAIL > Set Shot Mark > Add Shot Mark1 (or Add Shot Mark2).

The properties screen of the selected frame appears, and a confirmation message appears below the image.

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2 Select [Execute], and press the MENU

knob.

To delete shot marks

1 Select the frame where you want to

delete a shot mark, and then select THUMBNAIL > Set Shot Mark > Delete Shot Mark1 (or Delete Shot Mark2).

The properties screen of the selected frame appears, and a confirmation message appears below the image.

2 Select [Execute], and press the MENU

knob.

Changing Clip Index Pictures (HD Mode Only)

In the shot mark thumbnail screen (see page 88) or the expand thumbnail screen (see page 87), you can set the selected frame as the clip index picture in HD mode.

The properties screen of the selected frame appears, and a confirmation message appears below the image.

2 Select [Execute], and press the MENU

knob.

The clip is divided at the selected frame, and two clips with different names are created.

The first four characters of the clip name are taken from the name of the original clips, and the last four characters are new serial numbers.

Example: When the name of a newly recorded

clip would be EFGH0100, and a clip named ABCD0002 is divided, the names of the two newly created clips are ABCD0100 and ABCD0101.

Note

When there is not enough remaining capacity on the S×S memory cards to store the divided clips, a message appears to inform you that there is not enough capacity.

1 Select the thumbnail of the frame that

you want to use as the index picture, and then select THUMBNAIL >Set Index Picture.

The properties screen of the selected frame appears, and a confirmation message appears below the image.

2 Select [Execute], and press the MENU

knob.

Note

Even if you set the index picture to a frame that is not the first frame of a clip, playback of that clip from a thumbnail screen always begins at the first frame.

Dividing Clips (HD Mode Only)

In the expand thumbnail screen (see page 87) and the shot mark thumbnail screen (see page 88) , HD-mode clips can be divided into two clips at the selected frame.

1 Select the thumbnail of the frame where

you want to divide the clip, and then select THUMBNAIL >Divide Clip.

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Chapter6

Menu and Detailed Settings

Setup Menu Organization and Levels

On this camcorder, settings for shooting and playback are made in the setup menu, which appears in the viewfinder. The setup menu can also be displayed on an external video monitor (see page 139).

Setup Menu Organization

The setup menu consists of the following menus.

Op: OPERATION menu

Settings related to shooting, except settings related to picture quality (see page 94)

Pa: PAINT menu

Settings related to picture quality (see page 108)

Th: THUMBNAIL menu

Settings related to clip thumbnails (see page 82)

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Note

The THUMBNAIL menu is used only when a thumbnail screen (see page 78) is displayed. It is disabled when no thumbnail screen is displayed.

Ma: MAINTENANCE menu

Settings related to audio and timecode (see page 114)

Fi: FILE menu

Settings related to file operations (see page 125)

OPERATION Menu (see page 94)

OPERATION

Format

Format Media

Input/Output

Super Impose

Rec Function

Assignable SW

VF Setting

Marker

Gain Switch

TLCS

Zebra

Display On/Off

Auto Iris

White Setting

Offset White

Shutter Select

Time Zone

Clip

Setup Menu Levels

See “THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration” (page 82) for the organization of the THUMBNAIL menu.

Setup Menu Organization and Levels

PAINT Menu (see page 108)

PA IN T

Switch Status

White

Black

Flare

Gamma

Black Gamma

Knee

White Clip

Detail(HD Mode)

Detail(SD Mode)

Aperture

Skin Detail

Matrix

Multi Matrix

V Modulation

Low Key Saturation

MAINTENANCE Menu (see page 114)

MAINTENANCE

White Shading

Battery

Audio

WRR Setting

Timecode

Essence Mark

Camera Config

Preset White

White Filter

Auto Iris2

Flicker Reduce

Genlock

ND Comp

Lens

Trigger Mode

Clock set

Language

Hours Meter

Ve r si o n

FILE Menu (see page 125)

FILE

All

Scene

Reference

Lens

Basic Setup Menu Operations

To display the setup menu

Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON, or press the MENU button. The camcorder enters menu mode and the menu list appears on the screen.

A cursor appears over the first two characters of the most recently used menu,

menu item selection area appears to the right.

Example: When the cursor is positioned at the

OPERATION menu

Menu list

Menu item selection area

Note

The setup menu cannot be used when the camcorder is in focus magnification mode. Exit focus magnification mode by pressing the assignable switch to which the Focus Mag function has been assigned.

To make menu settings

1 Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or

j button, to move the cursor to the item that you want to set.

A list of selectable menu items appears in the menu item selection area to the right of the icon.

2 Press the MENU knob or the SET

button.

The cursor moves to the menu item selection area. You can also move the cursor to the menu item selection area by pressing the k button.

and the corresponding

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• The menu item selection area displays a maximum of seven lines. You can scroll through menus with more than seven lines by moving the cursor up and down. Triangles appear at the upper right and lower right of the menu item selection area to indicate that a menu is scrollable.

4 Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or

j button, to move the cursor to the sub-

item that you want to set, and then confirm the selection by pressing the MENU knob or the SET button.

The settings of the selected sub-item appear, and the cursor moves to the currently selected value.

Appears when more menu items are available below the last line. (v appears when more menu items are available above the first line.)

Menu item selection area

•

B appears to the right when more detailed sub-items are available.

•

Settings appear to the right when a menu item has no sub-items.

•

You can select to return to the previous level.

3 Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or

j button, to move the cursor to the item

that you want to set, and then confirm by pressing the MENU knob or the SET button.

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The sub-items area appears to the right of the menu item selection area, and the cursor moves to the first sub-item.

Sub-items area

• Displays sub-items and their current settings

• To return to the previous level, select , press the K button, or push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side.

NTSC Area

Settings area

• The settings area displays a maximum of seven lines. You can scroll through menus with more than seven sub-items by moving the cursor up and down. Triangles appear at the upper right and lower right of the settings area to indicate that a sub-item menu is scrollable.

• For sub-items with a large settings range (for example, –99 to +99), the settings area is not displayed. Instead, the sub-item name is highlighted to indicate that the sub-item can be set.

5 Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or

j button, to select the value to set, and

then confirm by pressing the MENU knob or the SET button.

The setting is changed, and the display is updated to show the new setting. If you select [Execute] for an executable item, the corresponding function is executed.

Items that require confirmation before execution

In step 3, the menu disappears and a confirmation message appears if you select an item that requires confirmation before execution. Follow the instructions in the message to execute or cancel the operation.

To enter text

Some items, such as time data or file names, must be set by entering text. When you select one of these items , the text entry area is highlighted, with “SET” displayed to the right.

Basic Setup Menu Operations

1 Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or

j button, to select a character, and then

confirm by pressing the MENU knob or the SET button.

The cursor moves to the next position. To return to the previous position, push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side.

2 Select characters for all positions up to

the last.

The cursor moves to “SET”.

3 Press the MENU knob or the SET

button.

This confirms the setting.

To cancel the setting change

Push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side.

To reset a setting to the initial value

1 Before a setting is changed or after a

setting change is cancelled, push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch up to the CANCEL/PRST side.

2 When the message to confirm whether

the current setting is reset to the initial value, push the MENU CANCEL/ PRST/ESCAPE switch up to the CANCEL/PRST side again.

The current setting is reset to the initial value.

To exit the menu

Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF or press the MENU button. The normal camera picture reappears.

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Menu List

Settings in bold are the factory default values.

OPERATION Menu

OPERATION

Menu items Sub-item Settings Description

Format

Specifies the camcorder’s operating mode and recording format.

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HD/SD HD/SD Switches between HD or SD as the

HD System Line 1080/720 When the operating mode is HD,

System Frequency The available settings

vary depending on the settings in HD/SD, HD System Line, and Country.

59.94i/29.97P/23.98P When the HD/SD setting is [HD],

59.94P/29.97P/23.98P When the HD/SD setting is [HD],

59.94i/29.97P When the HD/SD setting is [SD],

50i/25P

50P/25P When the HD/SD setting is [HD],

operating mode (execute by selecting Execute).

sets the number of system lines to 1080 or 720 (execute by selecting Execute).

Selects the system frequency (execute by selecting Execute).

the HD System Line setting is [1080], and the Country setting is other than [PAL Area].

the HD System Line setting is [720], and the Country setting is other than [PAL Area].

and the Country setting is other than [PAL Area].

• When the HD/SD setting is [HD], the HD System Line setting is [1080], and the Country setting is [PAL Area].

• When the HD/SD setting is [SD], and the Country setting is [PAL Area].

the HD System Line setting is [720], and the Country setting is [PAL Area].

Menu List

OPERATION

Menu items Sub-item Settings Description

Format

Specifies the camcorder’s operating mode and recording format.

Rec Format The available settings

vary depending on the settings in HD/SD, HD System Line, and System Frequency.

Selects the recording format (execute by selecting Execute).

HQ 1920/HQ 1440 When the HD/SD setting is [HD],

the HD System Line setting is [1080], and the System Frequency

setting is [29.97P] or [25P]. HQ 1920/HQ 1440/ SP 1440

When the HD/SD setting is [HD],

the HD System Line setting is

[1080], and the System Frequency

setting is other than [29.97P] and

[25P]. HQ 1280 When the HD/SD setting is [HD],

and the HD System Line setting is

[720]. DVCAM When the HD/SD setting is [SD].

Aspect Ratio (SD) 16:9/4:3 Selects the aspect ratio when SD

mode (recording format: DVCAM)

is selected (execute by selecting

Execute).

Format Media

Executes a media format.

Country NTSC Area/NTSC(J)

Area/PAL Area

Media(A) Execute/Cancel Initializes the S×S memory card in

Selects the area of use (execute by

selecting Execute).

slot A (execute by selecting

Execute).

Media(B) Execute/Cancel Initializes the S×S memory card in

slot B (execute by selecting

Execute).

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Menu List

OPERATION

Menu items Sub-item Settings Description

Input/Output

Makes settings related to I/O signals.

Output& i.LINK HD&HDV/SD&HDV/

SD&DV/480P (576P)

23.98P Output PsF/Pull Down When the video format is HQ 1920/

Source Select Camera/i.LINK Selects whether to use the video

i.LINK I/O Enable/Disable Selects whether to enable or disable

SDI Output On/Off Turns on or off the output of signals

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HDMI Output On/Off Turns on or off the output of signals

SDI/HDMI Out

On/Off Turns on or off the superimposition

Super

Video Out Super On/Off Turns on or off the superimposition

Selects the signals output from the

video connectors and the i.LINK

(HDV/DV) connector.

• When the HD/SD setting is SD, “SD&DV” is selected.

• On 480P576P, “480P” can be selected when the Country setting is other than “PAL Area”, and “576P” can be selected when the Country setting is “PAL Area”.

23.98P or HQ 1440/23.98P, selects

whether to use progressive output (PsF) or pulldown output (Pull Down).

camera picture (Camera) or the signal input from the i.LINK (HDV/ DV) connector (i.LINK) as the video input source.

input and output of signals via the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector. When Enable is selected, you can execute auto black balance adjustment during i.LINK output.

from the HD/SD SDI OUT connector.

from the HDMI connector.

of text information on the output of the HD/SD SDI OUT and HDMI connectors.

of text information on the output of the VIDEO OUT connector.

Menu List

OPERATION

Menu items Sub-item Settings Description

Input/Output

Makes settings related to I/O signals.

Super Impose

Makes settings related to superimposed text and markers.

Down Converter Crop/Letter/Squeeze Selects the signal conversion mode

Wide ID Through/AUTO Selects whether to add wide picture

Super(VF Display) On/Off When the setting of Input/Output Super(Menu) On/Off Super(Timecode) On/Off

Super(Marker) On/Off When the setting of Input/Output

for output of SD signals. Crop: Crop the edges of the 16:9

picture and output as a 4:3 picture.

Letter: Mask the top and bottom of

the 4:3 picture and display in the center of the screen as a 16:9 picture.

Squeeze: Squeeze the 16:9 picture

horizontally and output as a 4:3 picture.

information to the SD output signal. Through: Output without adding

wide picture information.

AUTO : Add and output wide

picture information when the Down Converter setting is Squeeze.

>SDI/HDMI Out Super or Video Out Super is On, superimpose text information on the output from the HD/SD SDI OUT connector, HDMI connector, and VIDEO OUT connector, as specified (On or Off) for each item.

>Video Out Super is On, specifies whether to superimpose markers on the output from the VIDEO OUT connector.

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OPERATION

Menu items Sub-item Settings Description

Rec Function

Makes settings related to special recording modes.

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Slow & Quick On/Off Turns the Slow & Quick Motion

Frame Rate The available settings

vary depending on the Format >HD System Line setting. When Format >Country is set to other than [PAL Area]: 1 to 30 When Format >Country is set to [PAL Area]: 1 to 25 to 30 When Format >Country is set to other than [PAL Area]: 1 to 30 to 60 When Format >Country is set to [PAL Area]: 1 to 25 to 60

Picture Cache Rec On/Off Turns the picture cache function on

P. Cache Rec Time 0-2sec/2-4sec/4-6sec/

6-8sec/8-10sec/10-12sec/ 12-14sec/13-15sec

Interval Rec On/Off Turns the Interval Rec function on or

Frame Rec On/Off Turns the Frame Rec function on or

Number of Frames The available settings

vary depending on the settings in Format >HD System Line and Format >System Frequency.

2frame/6frame/12frame When the HD System Line setting is

1frame/3frame/6frame/

9frame

function on or off. (When this is set to On, the Picture Cache Rec, Interval Rec, and Frame Rec subitems are set to Off.) When the Slow & Quick setting is On, sets the frame rate for Slow & Quick Motion shooting.

When the HD System Line setting is

1080.

When the HD System Line setting is

720.

or off. (When this is set to On, the Slow & Quick, Interval Rec, Frame Rec sub-items are set to Off.)

When the Picture Cache Rec setting is On, set the picture cache time.

off. (When this is set to On, the Slow & Quick, Picture Cache Rec, and Frame Rec sub-items are set to Off.)

off. (When this is set to On, the Slow & Quick, Picture Cache Rec, and Interval Rec sub-items are set to Off.)

When Interval Rec or Frame Rec is set to On, specifies the number of frames to shoot in one Interval Rec or Frame Rec take.

720, and the System Frequency setting is 59.94P or 50P.

When the HD System Line setting is other than 720, or the System Frequency setting is other than

59.94P or 50P.

Menu List

OPERATION

Menu items Sub-item Settings Description

Rec Function

Makes settings related to special recording modes.

Interval Time 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15/

20/30/40/50 (sec) 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15/ 20/30/40/50 (min) 1/2/3/

When the Interval Rec setting is On, sets the interval for Interval Rec shooting.

4/6/12/24 (hour)

Pre-Lighting Off/2sec/5sec/10sec If you want the video light to be

turned on before Interval Rec shooting, select a number of seconds before the start of shooting. If you do not want it to be turned on, select Off.

Assignable SW

Assigns functions to assignable switches.

See “Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches” (page 129) for more information about assigning functions.

<0> See page 129. Assigns function to ASSIGN. 0

switch.

<1> Assigns function to ASSIGN. 1

switch.

<2> Assigns function to ASSIGN. 2

switch.

<3> Assigns function to ASSIGN. 3

switch.

<4> Assigns function to ASSIGNABLE

4 switch.

<5> Assigns function to ASSIGNABLE

5 switch.

RET Assigns function to RET button on

the lens.

C. Temp Assigns function to COLOR TEMP.

button.

Zoom Speed 0 to 20 to 99 When Zoom has been assigned to

the ASSIGNABLE 4 or 5 switch, specifies the zoom speed.

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OPERATION

Menu items Sub-item Settings Description

VF Setting

Makes settings related to the viewfinder screen.

Color –99 to ±0 to +99 Adjusts the density of the colors

displayed in the viewfinder screen.

Mode Color/B&W Selects Color or B&W as the display

mode of the viewfinder screen. (Even when B&W is selected, some indications are always displayed in color. Examples include tally indications, thumbnails, and the skin gate area.)

Peaking Type Normal/Color/Both Selects the peaking type.

Normal: Normal peaking Color: Color peaking Both: Both

Peaking Frequency Normal/High Selects Normal or High as the

peaking frequency.

Peaking Color White/Red/Yellow/Blue When the Peaking Type setting is

Color, selects the peaking color from among White, Red, Yellow, and Blue.

Peaking Level Low/Mid/High When the Peaking Type setting is

Both, selects the color peaking level from among Low, Mid, and High.

DXF Rec Tally Upper/Both When a separately sold viewfinder is

installed, specified whether to light the tally indicator on the upper side only (Upper), or on both the upper and lower sides (Both).

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Foreword

Before Use

Chapter 1 Overview

Features

Using the Software

Reading the CD-ROM Manuals

System Requirements for Using the Applications

Software Installation

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Power Supply

Accessory Attachments

Operating and Connectors Section

Monochrome LCD Panel

Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with the PMW-320K)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Screen Display

Chapter 2 Preparations

Using a Battery Pack

Preparing a Power Supply

Using AC Power

Attaching the Viewfinder

Attaching the Supplied Viewfinder

Adjusting the Viewfinder Position

Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle

Lifting Up the Viewfinder Barrel and Eyepiece

Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen

Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket

Attaching a 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder

Setting the Area of Use

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

Preparing the Audio Input System

Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector

Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors

Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)

Tripod Mounting

Connecting a Video Light

Using the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Setting the Video Format

Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings

Changing the Video Format

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

Adjusting the Black Balance

Adjusting the White Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Shutter Modes

Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

Zooming

Adjusting the Focus

Switching between Zoom Modes

Using Manual Zoom

Using Servo Zoom

Adjusting in Full MF Mode

Adjusting in AF Mode

Adjusting in MF Mode

Using Macro Mode

Adjusting the Audio Level

Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 Connectors

Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector

Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4

Setting the Time Data

Setting the Timecode

Setting the User Bits

Synchronizing the Timecode

Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)

Handling S×S Memory Cards

Chapter 4 Shooting

About S×S Memory Cards

Formatting (Initializing) S×S Memory Cards

Selecting the S×S Memory Card to Use

Checking the Remaining Recording Time

Restoring S×S Memory Cards