Sony PMW-400LCE User manual

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4-477-605-11 (1)

Solid-State Memory Camcorder

Operating Instructions

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

PMW-400K PMW-400L

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Foreword ...................................................................................................... 8

Before Use......................................................................................... 8

Chapter 1 : Overview

Features ........................................................................................................ 9

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...................................... 11

Power Supply .................................................................................. 11

Accessory Attachments................................................................... 12

Operating and Connectors Section.................................................. 13

Monochrome LCD Panel ................................................................ 21

Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with the PMW-400K)......................... 22

Viewfinder....................................................................................... 24

Viewfinder Screen Display........................................................................ 25

Chapter 2 : Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply ........................................................................ 29

Using a Battery Pack....................................................................... 29

Using AC Power ............................................................................. 29

Attaching the Viewfinder .......................................................................... 30

Attaching the Supplied Viewfinder................................................. 30

Adjusting the Viewfinder Position.................................................. 30

Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle..................................................... 31

Lifting Up the Viewfinder Barrel and Eyepiece............................. 31

Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen................................... 32

Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket ........................ 33

Attaching a 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder ...................................... 34

Setting the Area of Use .............................................................................. 35

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock ........................................... 35

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens............................................................ 36

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length................................................. 36

Preparing the Audio Input System .......................................................... 38

Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector...................... 38

Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors................ 39

Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone

System) ..................................................................................... 40

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Tripod Mounting ....................................................................................... 41

Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 41

Using the Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 42

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position....................................................... 42

Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings

Setting the Video Format .......................................................................... 43

Selecting the Recording Mode........................................................ 45

Changing the Video Format............................................................ 45

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance ............................. 45

Adjusting the Black Balance........................................................... 45

Adjusting the White Balance .......................................................... 46

Setting the Electronic Shutter................................................................... 48

Shutter Modes ................................................................................. 48

Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed............................... 49

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment............ 50

Zooming...................................................................................................... 51

Switching between Zoom Modes.................................................... 51

Using Manual Zoom ....................................................................... 51

Using Servo Zoom .......................................................................... 51

Adjusting the Focus ................................................................................... 52

Adjusting in Full MF Mode ............................................................ 52

Adjusting in MF Mode.................................................................... 52

Adjusting in AF Mode .................................................................... 52

Using Macro Mode ......................................................................... 52

Adjusting the Audio Level ........................................................................ 53

Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 Connectors ......................................... 53

Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector.... 53

Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4 ........................................... 54

Setting the Time Data................................................................................ 54

Setting the Timecode....................................................................... 54

Setting the User Bits........................................................................ 55

Synchronizing the Timecode........................................................... 55

Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information

(Status Screens).................................................................................... 57

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Chapter 4 : Shooting

Handling SxS Memory Cards................................................................... 58

Using a Media Adaptor ............................................................................. 61

Operating via the REMOTE Connector.................................................. 62

Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/B750............... 65

Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RCP-1001/1501............... 74

Using a Wi-Fi Adapter .............................................................................. 76

Basic Operations........................................................................................ 80

Advanced Operations ................................................................................ 83

Planning Metadata Operations ................................................................ 88

About SxS Memory Cards .............................................................. 58

Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory Cards...................................... 58

Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Use.......................................... 59

Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards................................. 59

Checking the Remaining Recording Time...................................... 59

Restoring SxS Memory Cards......................................................... 60

XQD Memory Cards....................................................................... 61

“Memory Stick” media/SDHC Cards (FAT Mode only)................ 61

Adjusting the Camcorder from the Remote Control Unit............... 62

Operating the Menu from the RM-B170......................................... 64

Operating the Menu from the RM-B750......................................... 64

Fixing the CBK-WA01................................................................... 76

Making a Wi-Fi Connection............................................................ 76

Using the Web Menu ...................................................................... 78

Using Live Logging Functions........................................................ 79

Using the Wi-Fi Remote Commander............................................. 79

Playing Recorded Clips................................................................... 82

Deleting Recorded Clips ................................................................. 82

Recording Shot Marks..................................................................... 83

Setting OK Marks ........................................................................... 83

Starting to Record from Pre-stored Video

(Picture Cache Function) .......................................................... 83

Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval Rec Function).................... 84

Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function) ............. 85

Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion ............................................. 86

Framing Shots with the Freeze Mix Function................................. 87

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Chapter 5 : Clip Operations

Clip Playback ............................................................................................. 91

Thumbnail Screen ........................................................................... 91

Playing Clips................................................................................... 92

Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips....................................... 93

Thumbnail Operations.............................................................................. 95

THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration............................................... 95

Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations.......................................... 97

Changing the Thumbnail Screen Type............................................ 97

Displaying Clip Properties .............................................................. 98

Adding/Deleting a Flag (UDF Only) .............................................. 99

Adding/Deleting the OK Mark (FAT-HD Mode Only).................. 99

Copying Clips ................................................................................. 99

Deleting Clips................................................................................ 100

Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen

(UDF and FAT-HD Mode only)............................................. 100

Displaying the Shot Mark Thumbnail Screen

(UDF and FAT-HD Mode Only)............................................ 101

Adding and Deleting Shot Marks

(UDF and FAT-HD Mode Only)............................................ 102

Changing Clip Index Pictures

(UDF and FAT-HD Mode Only)............................................ 102

Dividing Clips (FAT-HD Mode Only) ......................................... 102

Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings

Setup Menu Organization and Levels.................................................... 103

Setup Menu Organization ............................................................. 103

Setup Menu Levels........................................................................ 103

Basic Setup Menu Operations ................................................................ 104

Menu List.................................................................................................. 107

OPERATION Menu...................................................................... 107

PAINT Menu................................................................................. 123

MAINTENANCE Menu............................................................... 129

FILE Menu.................................................................................... 144

Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches ......................................... 148

Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 0 Switch ........ 148

Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 Switch ........ 149

Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 1 and 3 Switches,

the ASSIGNABLE 4 and 5 Switches, and the COLOR TEMP.

Button...................................................................................... 149

Functions That Can Be Assigned to the RET Button on the

Lens......................................................................................... 152

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Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Saving and Loading Settings................................................................... 153

Saving Setting Data....................................................................... 153

Loading Setting Data..................................................................... 154

Resetting a File after Changing Its Contents................................. 154

Saving and Loading Scene Files ............................................................. 155

Saving Scene Files ........................................................................ 155

Loading Scene Files...................................................................... 155

Saving and Loading Lens Files............................................................... 156

Setting Lens File Data................................................................... 156

Saving Lens Files.......................................................................... 156

Loading Lens Files........................................................................ 156

Loading Lens Files Automatically................................................ 157

Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors ............................................................... 158

Operating Clips with a Computer.......................................................... 160

Using the ExpressCard Slot of a Computer .................................. 160

USB Connection with a Computer................................................ 160

Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection).......................... 162

Recording the Camera Picture on an External Device.................. 162

Nonlinear Editing.......................................................................... 163

Recording External Input Signals ................................................. 163

Configuring a Shooting and Recording System.................................... 164

Chapter 9 : Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder............................................................................ 165

Maintenance............................................................................................. 165

Operation Warnings................................................................................ 166

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Cleaning the Viewfinder ............................................................... 165

Note about the Battery Terminal................................................... 165

Error Indication............................................................................. 166

Warning Indication........................................................................ 167

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Appendix

Important Notes on Operation ............................................................... 173

Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock...................................... 175

Output Formats and Limitations ........................................................... 176

Video Formats and Output Signals ............................................... 176

Output Signals and Operation Restrictions When a Camcorder System is

Configured (in HD Mode Only) ....................................................... 178

Specifications............................................................................................ 179

General.......................................................................................... 179

Camera Block................................................................................ 179

Audio Block .................................................................................. 180

Display .......................................................................................... 180

Media Block.................................................................................. 180

Inputs/Outputs............................................................................... 180

Lens Block (PMW-400K Only).................................................... 181

Supplied Accessories .................................................................... 181

Recommended Additional Equipment.......................................... 181

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories .................................. 184

About i.LINK ........................................................................................... 185

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License............................................... 186

About Bitmap Fonts ................................................................................ 186

About OpenSSL ....................................................................................... 187

About JQuery,Sizzle.js ............................................................................ 190

Index.......................................................................................................... 191

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Chapter 1

Foreword

Before Use

After purchasing the PMW-400 Solid-State 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 35).

Note

Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PMW-400 (referred to as “the camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.

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Features

/3-type full-HD (1920 × 1080) CMOS

image sensors

The PMW-400 Solid-State Memory Camcorder is provided with three newly developed “Exmor” CMOS image sensors with approximately 207 million effective pixels, for full HD resolution (1920 × 1080). The new image sensor technology enables the capture of very high-quality images, with a sensitivity of F12 (59.94i) / F13 (50i) and an S/N ratio of 60 dB by the 3DNR function.

SxS memory cards as recording media

A new generation HD recording system

HD recording using the “MPEG-2 Long GOP” codec and SD recording in DVCAM format

The PMW-400 records 1920 × 1080, 1440 × 1080, and 1280 × 720 HD images using “MPEG2 Long GOP” codec compression. When recording with UDF, settings of 50 Mbps (in HD422 mode) or 35 Mbps (in HQ mode) are supported. With FAT, settings of 35 Mbps (in HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (in SP mode) are supported. When using UDF with a 64 GB SxS memory card, efficient compression methods allow for recording approximately 120 minutes of HD images at 50 Mbps (in HD422 mode), and approximately 180 minutes of HD images at 35 Mbps (in HQ mode). Furthermore, the PMW-400 supports recording and playback in DVCAM 25 Mbps format, as well as playback in MPEG IMX 50 Mbps format.

/3-type

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High-quality uncompressed audio recording

When in UDF HD422 mode, this camcorder can record 4-channel audio in 24-bit, 48 kHz linear PCM format. Recording of 4-channel audio in 16bit, 48 kHz linear PCM format for FAT HD Mode is possible.

Support for a file-based workflow

File-based recording in MXF and MP4 formats allows material to be handled with great flexibility in computer work environments, enabling easy copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving.

Instant-access thumbnail display with “Expand” function

Each time a recording is started and stopped, the video and audio signals are recorded as one clip. Furthermore, thumbnails are automatically generated for each clip as a visual reference, allowing the operator to cue-up to a desired scene simply by guiding the cursor to a thumbnail. For further convenience, the ‘Expand’ function allows one selected clip in the Thumbnail display to be divided into 12 equal time intervals, each with its own thumbnail identifier. This is useful if you wish to quickly search for a particular scene within a lengthy clip.

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. 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 IMX/DVCAM format, and can output HD signals down-converted to SD.

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A special auto focus lens

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The camcorder is provided with the 2/3-type auto focus lens, which ensures high-quality shooting in all situations from wide angle to telephoto (PMW-400K only).

Software Downloads

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

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

• Digital extender function

• Image inversion function

• Assignable switches

• 3.5-inch high-resolution color LCD viewfinder

• Remote control

1) When the optional CBK-CE01 50 Pin Interface and Digital Extender is installed

Wireless LAN support

You can connect this camcorder to a computer over a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi connection) by connecting the optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter to the external device connector. A Wi-Fi connection allows you to transfer planning metadata and other files between a computer and this camcorder. You can also use the Live Logging function to add shot marks to the video currently being shot.

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Camcorder system configuration

When you install the optional CBK-CE01 50 Pin Interface and Di gital Extender, you can mount t he CA-FB70/TX70 HD Camera Adaptor and connect the CCU to configure a system for shooting and recording. When the CBK-CE01 is installed, you can also connect the HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor instead of the camera adaptor. This allows you to convert this camcorder’s HDSDI output to a MPEG HD transport stream.

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Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Power Supply

Adaptor connector (see page 11)

a LIGHT switch

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).

d DC OUT 12V (DC power output)

connector (4-pin, female)

Supplies power for an optional WRR-860C/861/ 862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner (maximum 0.5 A).

Note

Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF synthesized diversity tuner.

e Battery attachment shoe

Attach a BP-L80S Battery Pack. Alternatively, you can attach an AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor to operate the camcorder on AC power supply.

For details, see “Preparing a Power Supply” (page 29).

Note

For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the BP-L80S Battery Pack.

Adaptor connector

Enables connection of a CA-FB70/TX70 HD Camera Adaptor or an HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor. To connect an adaptor, remove the cover from the connector and install the optional CBK-CE01 50 Pin Interface and Digital Extender.

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b POWER switch

c DC IN (DC power input) connector

(XLR type, 4-pin, male)

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Accessory Attachments

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i Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

knob (LOCK knob) (see page 30).

j Fitting for optional microphone holder

(see page 39).

k Shoulder pad

Raise the shoulder pad fixing lever to adjust the position in the front-to-rear direction (see page 42).

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 41).

m Lens cable clamp

a Shoulder strap fitting (see page 42).

b Accessory fitting shoe (see page 41).

c Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

lever

d Viewfinder left-to-right posi tioning ring

(see page 30).

e Viewfinder fitting shoe

f VF (viewfinder) connector (26-pin,

rectangular)

g VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin,

round)

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

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

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.

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

connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female)

The power (+48 V) is supplied via this connector.

o LENS connector (12-pin)

Note

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

p Tripod mount

q Lens mount (special bayonet mount)

Consult a Sony service representative for information about available lenses.

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.

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.

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Operating and Connectors Section

Front

a REC START (recording start) button

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 48).

c FILTER selector

When this selector is used, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

FILTER selector setting

1 CLEAR 2

You can change the “MAINTENANCE” menu setting so that different white balance settings can

ND filter

/4 ND (attenuates light to

approximately

/16 ND (attenuates light to

approximately

/64 ND (attenuates light to

approximately

/4)

/16)

/64)

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 46).

d MENU knob

Changes the item selection or a setting within the menu (see page 104).

e AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/

black balance adjustment) switch

WHITE: Adjust the white balance automatically.

If the WHITE BAL switch (see page 15) 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.

f MIC (microphone) LEVEL control (see

page 53).

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Right side (near the front)

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“Set,” the alarm tone is audible even when this volume control is at the minimum position.

ALARM

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 148). 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

You can also use this button as an assignable switch (see page 148).

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

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.

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 149). This is a momentary type switch. Each press of the switch turns the function assigned to this switch on or off.

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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 115). 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

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

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 13) 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” 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

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 57). Each page is displayed for about 10 seconds.

To clear the page immediately after display,

OFF:

push this switch down to the OFF position.

Use the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch in the following way. CANCEL/PRST: Pushing this switch up to this

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

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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 166). 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 21).

c WARNING indicator (see page 166).

d ACCESS lamp

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

e Protection cover of the audio control

section (see page 17).

f Protection cover of the thumbnail

screen operations section (see page 17).

g F REV (fast reverse) button and

indicator

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 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

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

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.

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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. Hold down the SHIFT button and press this button to step back through the division process.

n HOLD (display hold) button

Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data 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 21.

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 18) and the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch (see page 18), this button resets the display as follows.

Settings of switches To r eset DISPLAY switch:

COUNTER DISPLAY switch:

PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch:

PRESET

F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET 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 54).

Counter to 0:00:00:00

Timecode to 00:00:00:00

User bits data 00

to 00 00 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 21). COUNTER: Display the elapsed recording/

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

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

q BACKLIGHT button

Thumbnail screen operations section and audio control section

a THUMBNAIL indicator

This lights when thumbnail screen is displayed.

b THUMBNAIL button

Press this button to display the thumbnail screen (see page 91) 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 97). When the menu is displayed, press this button to select an item or to confirm the setting change.

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d MENU button

Each press of this button turns the setup menu

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

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 synch ronizing 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 54) and “Setting the User Bits” (page 55).

f LEVEL CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (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 CH1/ CH2 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. All: Thumbnail display of all frames marked with

essence marks. Shot Mark1: Thumbnail display of the frames

marked with Shot Mark 1 Shot Mark2: Thumbnail display of the frames

marked with Shot Mark 2

You can also select Shot Mark 0 and Shot Mark 3 to Shot Mark 9. If you have recorded clips by using planning metadata that defined names for Shot Mark 0 to Shot Mark 9, the defined names are displayed instead of the above item names in the list.

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.

k AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (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 CH-1/CH-2 connectors

WIRELESS: Audio input signals from the UHF

portable tuner if it is installed

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Left side and upper section

b PC 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 External device connector

Connect an optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter. Connecting a CBK-WA01 allows Wi-Fi connection (wireless LAN connection) between the camcorder and a computer.

Note

Use this connector only for connecting a CBK-WA01. Do not connect and use a USB hub or similar products.

For details on Wi-Fi connection, refer to “Using a Wi-Fi Adapter” (page 76).

d SxS memory card slots

These two slots (A and B) can receive SxS memory cards or other recording media (see page 58).

e ACCESS lamps

Indicate the state of slots A and B (see page 58). You can check whether the lamps are lit even when the slot cover is closed.

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a ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches

You can assign the desired functions to these switches on “OPERATION” > “Assignable SW” in the setup menu (see page 149). Off is assigned to these switches when the camcorder is shipped from the factory.

f EJECT buttons (see page 58)

g Slot cover

Slide to the left and right to open and close.

h SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card

select) button (see page 59).

i HDMI

output connector

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.

1) The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

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j GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input)

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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 depending 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 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.) Adjust the genlock H-phase (phase of horizontal sync signal) on “MAINTENANCE” > “Genlock” in the setup menu.

k 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 54).

l VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type)

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.

m 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 16). 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 166).

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 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 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

HD/SD SDI OUT connectors (BNC type)

The PMW-400 has two HD/SD SDI OUT connectors. These connectors output an HDSDI or SDSDI signal (with embedded audio). The output from these connectors can be turned on or off, on “OPERATION” > “Input/Output” > “SDI Output” in the setup menu.

f AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel

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

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)

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 write-

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protected.

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-400K)

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

a PUSH AF (auto focus) button

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

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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 5 cm 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 range (from

to 90 cm from the front of the lens).

d Iris ring

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

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 52).

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 36).

h Zoom control connector (8-pin)

Connecting an optional zoom servo controller allows remote control of zooming.

i ZOOM switch

SERVO: Motorized zoom. Operate the zoom

with the power zoom lever.

MANUAL (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 152).

Use this to check the video when Lens RET is assigned to this button (factory default setting). If you press this after recording stops, the last few seconds recorded appear on the viewfinder screen (recording review) (see page 81). 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 83).

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n VTR button

Use this to start and stop recording. Press once to

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start recording, then press once more to stop.

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.

Viewfinder

a Plug

Connect to the VF connector (26-pin) on the camcorder.

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.

g Tally indicator

Lights up when recording is started by a press of the REC START button on this camcorder, the

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.

l ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

Controls the zebra pattern display on the viewfinder screen as follows.

ON: Display a zebra pattern. OFF: Do not display a zebra pattern.

m DISPLAY switch

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.

o Viewfinder cable

p Microphone holder

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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. Not only these indications are displayed on the viewfinder screen, but a menu setting enables them to be output as video signals.

b Zoom position (when the 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.

• Green tally signal received (when a camera adaptor is mounted on the camcorder and a camera control unit is connected)

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Top of viewfinder screen

a Extender settings

Indicates the setting of the digital extender function (when optional CBK-CE01 is installed) of this camcorder and the setting of the lens extender.

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

camcorder is on.

Ex2D: The lens extender and the digital extender

function of this camcorder are both on. Digital extender function can be turned on or off by an assignable sw itch to which Digi tal Extender is assigned.

e Media status

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

f Recording mode/operation status

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

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g Wireless receiver reception level

When a wireless receiver is installed in the

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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. Reception level over peak: “P” is displayed

instead of the indicators.

Tuner battery is low: The channel number and

indicator of the corresponding channel

flash.

1) When an optional DWR-S01D is used

h Battery remaining/voltage capacity

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.

l Video format

Indicates the video format (see page 43). The video aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) can also be displayed when the recording format is set to DVCAM.

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 on “OPERATION” > “Display On/Off” > “Lens Info” in the setup menu. An error or warning message is displayed here depending on the situation.

Under this area, you can also display the name of the next clip to be recorded (see page 122).

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.

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 119).

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.

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Bottom of viewfinder screen

STD

a TLCS iris control mode

Icon TLCS control mode

Backlight mode

STD

b Focus adjustment mode (when the auto

focus lens is mounted)

Indicates the current focus adjustment mode of the camcorder.

• AF (Auto Focus mode)

• MF (Manual Focus mode)

• 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

Indication Meaning

zREC HDV recording in progress STBY Standby for HDV recording zREC DV recording in progress STBY Standby for DV recording

Standard mode

Spotlight mode

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 17). 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 13). 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).

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

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m Gain value

Indicates the gain value (in dB) of the video

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amplifier, as set by the GAIN selector.

n Recording status indication

When “OPERATION” > “Super Impose” > “Super (Rec Status Indicator)” is set to “On” in the setup menu, B marks are displayed as the recording proceeds.

o Shutter

Indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode.

For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 48).

p Audio level meters

Indicate the audio levels of channel 1 and channel

q Remaining media capacity

Indicates the record ing 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.

r Histogram

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

Reference value

–0.75 sssLeft two segments and lower

–1 ssssAll segments are lit in white.

Indicator

right segment are lit in white.

s 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 50). 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.

+0.75 xxxLeft two segments and lower

+1 xxxxAll segments are lit in grey.

–0.25

–0.5 ssLeft two segments are lit in

Viewfinder Screen Display

Indicator

Lower left segment is lit in grey.

right segment are lit in grey.

Lower left segment is lit in

white.

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Chapter2 Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply

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

• BP-L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack

When a BP-L80S Battery Pack is used, the camcorder can be operated continuously for approximately 270 minutes.

• AC power using the AC-DN2B/DN10 AC

Adaptor

• The fan is consumable parts that will need

periodic replacement. When operating at room temperature, a normal replacement cycle will be about 5 to 7 years. However, this replacement cycle represents only a gen eral guideline and d oes not imply that the life expectancy of these parts is guaranteed. For details on parts replacement, contact your dealer.

• The life expectancy of the AC adapter and the

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

The battery terminal of this unit (the connector for battery packs and AC adaptors) is a consumable part.

• Power may not be supplied to the unit properly

if the pins of the battery terminal are bent or deformed by shock or vibrations, or if they become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use. Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime. Contact a Sony service or sales representative for more information about inspections.

Using a Battery Pack

Press the battery pack against the back of the camcorder, aligning the line on the side of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder. Then slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow aligns with the line on the camcorder. To detach the battery pack, pull the battery pack up by holding the release button in.

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.

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.

Note on using the battery pack

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

Notes

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

• During recording and playback (while the ACCESS lamp on the right-side panel is lit in blue and the ACCESS lamp in the card slot section is lit in orange), 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.

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Attaching the Viewfinder

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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 coupling the viewfinder connector to the camcorder’s VF connector (26-pin). 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 (26-pin). If the coupling is loose, noise may appear on the video or the tally indicator may not operate properly.

2 Couple the viewfinder connector to the

VF connector (26-pin).

VF connector (26-pin)

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 (see page 30).

Adjusting the Viewfinder Position

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 left-toright positioning ring

Attaching the Viewfinder

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

Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob

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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

To raise up the viewfinder barrel

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

Chapter 2 Preparations

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.

LCD screen

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.

Attaching the Viewfinder

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To detach the viewfinder barrel

Chapter 2 Preparations

Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen

To adjust the viewfinder focus

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

Diopter adjustment ring

You can also attach a commercially available protection filter, close-up lens, etc. that is 52 mm in diameter.

To adjust the viewfinder screen

Adjust the brightness, cont rast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown below.

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

1 PEAKING control 2 CONTRAST control 3 BRIGHT control

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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.

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.

3 Attach the BKW-401 with the supplied

bolts.

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Bolts supplied with the BKW-401

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

Viewfinder slide assembly

Bolts with hexagonal hole

Attaching the Viewfinder

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Attaching a 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder

You can attach an optional DXF-51/DXF-C50WA (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

Chapter 2 Preparations

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

a) Supplied with the Accessory Shoe Kit

Guide plate

Shoe

Stopper screw

Attaching the Viewfinder

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Setting the Area of Use

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

When using the camcorder for the first time

You cannot use the camcorder without setting the area of use.

To set the area of use

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 A rea

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 camcorder

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 a rea

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 104).

1 Select “MAINTENANCE” > “Clock

Set” > “Date/Time” in the setup menu.

2 Press the MENU knob.

The Date/Time setting window appears.

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.

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4 Set the following items.

• Time Zone

• Date/Time

See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 104).

5 Turn the MENU knob to select

“Finish”, then press the MENU knob.

The camcorder is now ready for use.

Setting the Area of Use / Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

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Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

lens is firmly locked. It is recommended that the lens mount securing rubber be put on the lens locking lever as illustrated above.

4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS

connector.

Chapter 2 Preparations

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

5 Secure the lens cable with the cable

clamps.

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 than normally because of data loading at start-up. The lens supplied with the PMW-400 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 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

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

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

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camera than the chart) enters the screen at the wide-angle end.

4 Use manual or power zoom to set the

lens to telephoto.

Carrying out the adjustment

When using the auto focus lens

With the lens supplied with the PMW-400, zoom and focus operations automatically adjust the flange focal length.

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

5 Point the camcorder at the chart by

turning the focus ring and focus on it.

6 Set the zoom ring to wide angle.

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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.

1 Set the iris to manual.

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).

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Preparing the Audio Input System

Chapter 2 Preparations

Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector

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

1 Loosen the screw and open the

microphone holder clamp.

Microphone holder clamp

2 Place the microphone in the

microphone holder.

On how to perform this operation, refer to the operation manual for the microphone.

3 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC

IN connector, then set the AUDIO IN switch for the channel on which you want to record the audio from this microphone to FRONT.

1 Wind the microphone spacer around

the microphone, while peeling off the protective sheets on both sides of the microphone spacer.

2 Place the microphone in the holder so

that “UP” is at the top.

3 Close the microphone holder. 4 Tighten the screw.

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4 Secure the microphone cable with the

cable clamp.

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Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors

You can connect up to two monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 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.

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2 Connect the microphone cable to the

AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 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/CH 2 switch for the channel to which the microphone is connected to REAR.

Microphone

1 AUDIO IN selectors 2 Monaural microphone 3 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switches 4 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 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 131.

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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 CH-1 and CH-2 connectors on the camcorder to be able to provide a phantom 48 V

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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)

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-860C/861/862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner

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

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 18).

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.

Preparing the Audio Input System

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Tripod Mounting

Connecting a Video Light

1 Attach the optional VCT-14/U14

Tripod Adaptor to the tripod.

2 Mount the camcorder on the tripod

adaptor.

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.

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 as 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.

Chapter 2 Preparations

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.

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Using the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Chapter 2 Preparations

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.

To remove the shoulder strap

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

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.

Using the Shoulder Strap / Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

3 Bring down the lever to lock the

shoulder pad in the selected position.

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Chapter3 Adjustments and Settings

For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 104).

Setting the Video Format

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

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frequency.

In UDF mode

Setting items of “OPERATION” > “Format” Video format (recording

HD/SD HD System

Line

HD 1080 HD422

720 HD422

SD — IMX50 59.94i IMX50/59.94i 720×486

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”

Rec Format

HD420 HQ1440

HD420 HQ1280

DVCAM 59.94i DVCAM/59.94i 720×480

System Frequency

59.94i HD422 1920/59.94i 1920×1080 50i HD422 1920/50i

29.97P HD422 1920/29.97P 25P HD422 1920/25P

23.98P HD422 1920/23.98P

59.94i HQ 1440/59.94i 1440×1080 50i HQ 1440/50i

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

23.98P HQ 1440/23.98P

59.94P HD422 1280/59.94P 1280×720 50P HD422 1280/50P

29.97P HD422 1280/29.97P 25P HD422 1280/25P

23.98P HD422 1280/23.98P

59.94P HQ 1280/59.94P 50P HQ 1280/50P

23.98P

50i IMX50/50i 720×576

29.97P

IMX50/25P 720×576

25P

50i DVCAM/50i 720×576

29.97P

25P

format/system frequency)

HQ 1280/23.98P

IMX50/29.97P 720×486

DVCAM/29.97P 720×480 DVCAM/25P 720×576

Frame size

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b) Converted to 59.94i by 2-3 pulldown processing and recorded

c) Converted to PsF and recorded

In FAT mode

Setting items of “OPERATION” > “Format” Video format (recording

HD/SD HD System

Line

Rec Format

System Frequency

format/system frequency)

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

50i HQ 1920/50i

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

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23.98P HQ 1920/23.98P

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

50i HQ 1440/50i

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

23.98P HQ 1440/23.98P

SP 1440 59.94i SP 1440/59.94i

50i SP 1440/50i

23.98P

SP 1440/23.98P

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

50P HQ 1280/50P

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

23.98P HQ 1280/23.98P

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

50i DVCAM/50i 720×576

29.97P

25P

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) Converted to 59.94i by 2-3 pulldown processing and recorded

c) Converted to PsF and recorded

DVCAM/29.97P 720×480 DVCAM/25P 720×576

Frame size

Setting the Video Format

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Selecting the Recording Mode

Select the recording mode between UDF and FAT.

1 Select “OPERATION” > “Format” >

“File System” in the setup menu (see page 107).

2 Turn the MENU knob to select “UDF”

or “FAT,” and press the knob.

A confirmation message appears.

3 Select “Execute” to execute, or select

“Cancel” to cancel, and then press the MENU knob.

4 Power the camcorder off and on again.

Changing the Video Format

1 Select “OPERATION” > “Format” in

the setup menu (see page 107).

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.

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

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.

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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 se lector (L/M/H/Turbo) values have been changed with “OPERATION” > “Gain Switch” in the setup menu.

White balance adjustment

Always readjust the white balance when the lighting conditions change.

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.

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.

Note

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

1 Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM.

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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.

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• 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

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, contact your vendor or a Sony service representative.

Note

If the lens cable is not firmly connected to the LENS connector, it may not be po ssible to adjust the len s 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

1) Adjustment values are saved to memory B only

when “OPERATION” > “White Setting” > “White Switch” 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.

The message “Executing...” appears during execution, and changes to “OK: (color temperature of subject)” when the adjustment finishes. The adjustment values are saved automatically in the memory selected in step 1 (A or B).

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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

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, contact your vendor or a Sony service representative.

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 5600K (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 13). 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 137) 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.

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-B170/B750 Remote Control Unit.

1 Select “MAINTENANCE” > “White

Filter” in the setup menu (see page 137).

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.

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To set no color temperature

Select “-----” with “ “

Electrical CC<D>” selected.

Electrical CC<C>” or

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.

3 Repeat step 2 as required.

4 Assign the electrical CC filter switching

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function (ELECTRICAL CC) to an assignable switch (see page 151).

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 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 swi tching 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” 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.

Note

While the ATW function is activated, the color temperature of the subject may differ from the color temperature that is displayed on the viewfinder screen.

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Shutter Modes

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. 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.

Shutter speed (unit: seconds)

, 1/

60,

100,

a), 1

, 1/

a), 1

, 1/

a), 1

, 1/

500

125

2000

50a),

, 1/

a), 1

, 1/

120

a), 1

/60, 1/

1000

250

60,

, 1/

1000

250

120,

125

, 1/

a), 1

100,

2000

100

2000

500

, 1/

250

120

, 1/

120,

/60, 1/96, 1/

, 1/

1000

, 1/

500

125

100

2000

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System lines: 1080

System frequency

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

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

Shutter speed (unit: Hz)

S&Q: Off S&Q: On

Shutter speed (unit: Hz)

S&Q: Off S&Q: On

SLS (slow speed shutter) mode

Select this mode for shooting 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.

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.

Note

Depending on the frame rate setting (see page 111), 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...

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Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed

Notes

• When the automatic 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.

To switch between Speed mode and Angle mode

1 Select “OPEARTION” > “Shutter” >

“Shutter Select” in the setup menu (see page 120).

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

To set the shutter speed in ECS mode

1 Set the shutter mode to ECS (see the

previous item).

2 Turn the MENU knob to select the

desired frequency or number of frames.

To set the shutter speed in SLS mode

1 Set “OPERATION” > “Shutter” >

“Slow Shutter” in the setup menu to “On” (see page 120).

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2 Select the desired number of

accumulated frames with “OPERATION” > “Shutter” > “SLS Frames” in the setup menu.

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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.

• 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

1 Set “OPERATION” > “Auto Iris” >

“Iris Override” in the setup menu to “On” (see page 117).

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.

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

An indicator of the current reference value is shown at the iris position indication (see page 28) 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.

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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

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

Position Iris Var V

Position

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.”

The position of the window in the horizontal direction

The position of the window in the vertical direction.

Zooming

Switching between Zoom Modes

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

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Using Manual Zoom

Turn the zoom ring.

Using Servo Zoom

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 25). 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.

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.”

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Adjusting the Focus

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

One-push auto focus

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

MF assist function

When the MF assist function is on (see page 1 50), 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 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.

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.

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.

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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.

Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 Connectors

1 To adjust the signal input to the AUDIO

IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector, set the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 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

You can select which audio level control controls the audio recording level of the input to each of the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors on

“MAINTENANCE” > “Audio” in the setup menu,

Rear1/WRR Level: Channel 1 recording level

(see page 133)

Rear2/WRR Level: Channel 2 recording level

(see page 133)

Note

When you have operation of the LEVEL (CH1/CH2) knobs 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 (CH1/CH2) knobs.

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.

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

You can select which audio level control controls the audio recording level of the front microphone input on “MAINTENANCE” > “Audio” in the setup menu.

MIC CH1 Level: Channel 1 recording level (see

page 132)

MIC CH2 Level: Channel 2 recording level (see

page 132)

Note

When you have operation of the MIC LEVEL control and LEVEL (CH1/CH2) knobs linked together, if the LEVEL (CH1/CH2) controls are set to 0, the audio signals on channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded. Check the position of the LEVEL (CH1/CH2) knobs before adjusting the MIC LEVEL control.

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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.

CH3 switch Channel 3 recording target

FRONT Front microphone audio REAR Audio signal input to AUDIO IN

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WIRELESS Wireless microphone audio

CH4 switch Channel 4 recording target

FRONT Front microphone audio REAR Audio signal input to AUDIO IN

WIRELESS Wireless microphone audio

CH-1 connector

CH-2 connector

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.

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.

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.

Audio CH3 Level: Channel 3 recording

level (see page 133)

Audio CH4 Level: Channel 4 recording

level (see page 133)

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

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.

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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. 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 35).

Synchronizing the Timecode

Connections for timecode synchronization

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

Example 1: Synchronizing with an external timecode

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External timecode

Reference video signal

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.

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.

1 GENLOCK IN connector 2 TC IN connector

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

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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.

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.

Camcorder synchronization during timecode synchronization

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

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

F-RUN.

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.

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Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)

Status screen Information displayed

CAMERA status Settings and status information

AUDIO status Settings and status in formation

VIDEO status Settings and status information

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.

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

VIDEO status screen

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

BATTERY/MEDIA status screen

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

has been charged

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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CAMERA status screen

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

ZOOM button

Zebra: Zebra status Skin Detail: Skin details status

AUDIO status screen

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

and input sources

Wind Filter: Wind filter settings

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Handling SxS Memory Cards

This camcorder records video and audio on SxS memory cards (not supplied) loaded into one or both of its memory card slots. You can use the camcorder with the following devices to make recording.

• MEAD-MS01/SD01 Media Adaptor (when the

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recording mode is FAT), or QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adapter (when the recording mode is FAT/UDF)

About SxS Memory Cards

SxS memory cards that can be used with this camcorder

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

SxS PRO series

SxS-1 series

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

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

• SxS, SxS PRO and SxS-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.

Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory Cards

To load SxS memory cards

1 Slide the cover to the left to open.

2 Insert an SxS memory card into a card

slot.

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 the SxS memory card

Lights in green Standby (the loaded SxS

Not lit

(lights during data reading and writing)

memory card is ready for recording or playback)

• No SxS memory card is loaded.

• An unusable card is loaded.

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

To eject SxS memory cards

1 Open the cover, and then press the

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

2 Press the EJECT button again to eject

the card.

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.

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Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Use

When SxS memory cards are loaded in both slot A and slot B, you can press the SLOT SELECT button to select the SxS memory card to use. 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 91) is displayed.

Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards

When you load an unformatted SxS memory card, or load an SxS 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

SxS 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 108).

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 SxS memory card loaded into the other card slot.

If the format operation fails

A format operation may fail because the SxS 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 SxS 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 SxS memory cards for use on this camcorder. The formats of cards formatted on other devices are not recognized as valid formats, making it necessary to format them again on this camcorder.

Checking the Remaining Recording Time

You can check the remaining capacity of the SxS 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 57).

Note

The mark appears when a memory card is write protected.

When to exchange SxS 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.

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• 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 SxS memory card. The display of remaining recording time changes to “0” and the message “Media Full” appears when the clip limit is reached.

Restoring SxS Memory Cards

When you load an SxS 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

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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 SxS 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.

• SxS 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 SxS memory card with the following procedure.

3 Copy the required clips back to the

newly formatted SxS memory card.

Recording and playback during restoration

Even while restoration is in progress, you can record and play an SxS 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.

1 Use the camcorder’s copy function

(see page 99) or the supplied application software (see page 161) to copy the required clips to another SxS memory card.

2 Format the unusable SxS memory card

on the camcorder.

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Using a Media Adaptor

XQD Memory Cards

By using an optional QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adapter, you can insert an XQD memory card into the SxS memory card slot and use it instead of an SxS memory card.

For details on using a QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adapter, refer to the instruction manual supplied with it.

Notes

• High-speed playback may not be properly achieved with an XQD memory card.

• Slow Motion recording by the Slow & Quick Motion recording function cannot be made with an XQD memory card.

• Not all XQD memory cards are guaranteed to work with this camcorder. For compatible memory cards, contact your Sony dealer.

Formatting

When you use an XQD memory card with this camcorder, formatting is required. An XQD memory card to be used with this camcorder must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder. It is also necessary to format an XQD memory card for use if a caution message is displayed when you mount the XQD memory card. For an XQD memory card that was formatted with another system unsupported by this camcorder, the message “Unsupported File System” is displayed on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder screen. Format the XQD memory card as instructed below.

To execute formatting

Specify the slot on “OPERATION” > “Format Media” in the setup menu, then select “Execute.” On a confirmation message, select “Execute” again.

An in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the access lamp lights in orange.

When formatting is completed, a completion message is displayed for three seconds.

Note

When formatting, all data in an XQD memory cardincluding protected images-are erased and cannot be restored.

Connection between the camcorder and a computer

To use an XQD memory card in which data have been recorded with an XDCAM EX-series product, insert it into the slot of the camcorder and connect between the computer and this camcorder using a USB cable.

To use media formatted with this camcorder in the slots of other devices

Make a backup of the media, then format it using the other device.

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“Memory Stick” media/SDHC Cards (FAT Mode only)

When FAT mode is selected, use of the optional MEAD-MS01 or MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor permits you to insert a “Memory Stick” (with MEAD-MS01) or an SDHC card (with MEADSD01) to the SxS memory card slot of the camcorder and use it for recording and playback in the same way as with an SxS memory card.

Usable “Memory Stick”

“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” HXA series

Usable SDHC card

Class 10 SDHC card

For details on use of the MEAD-MS01/SD01 Media Adaptor, refer to the Operating Instructions of the adaptor.

Notes

• In UDF mode, no Media Adaptor can be used.

• High-speed playback may not be properly achieved with a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card.

• When using the Slow & Quick Motion function with the “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card, you cannot perform slow motion shooting.

Formatting

When you use a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card with this camcorder, formatting is required.

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A “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card to be used with this camcorder must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder. It is also necessary to format a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card for use if a caution message is displayed when you mount the “Memory Stick” or SDHC card. For a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card that was formatted with another system unsupported by this camcorder, the message “Unsupported File System” is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. Format the “Memory Stick” or SDHC card as instructed below.

To execute formatting

Select “Media(A)” (slot A) or “Media(B)” (slot B) on “OPERATION” > “Format Media” in the setup menu, and select “Execute.”

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An in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in orange. When formatting is completed, a completion message is displayed for three seconds.

Note

In formatting, all data in a “Memory Stick” or MEADSD01, including protected images, are erased and cannot be restored.

Connection between the camcorder and a computer

To use a “Memory Stick” or MEAD-SD01 in which data have been recorded with an XDCAM EX-series product, establish USB connection between the computer and this camcorder and insert it into the slot of the camcorder, or use a specified USB card reader SBAC-US10.

To use a media formatted with this camcorder in the slots of other devices

Make a backup of the media, then format it using the other device.

• “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” and

Corporation.

• “XQD” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

are trademarks of Sony

Operating via the REMOTE Connector

When the RM-B170/B750 Remote Control Unit, the RCP-1001/1501 Remote Control Panel, or other control unit is connected, some camcorder functions can be controlled from these units. You can use the RM-B750’s display or a video monitor connected to the MONITOR connector of the remote control unit to control the camcorder by menu operations and monitor the camcorder picture.

To connect

Using the remote cable (10 m (33 ft)) supplied with the remote control unit, connect between the REMOTE connector (8-pin) of the camcorder an d the camera connector of the remote control unit. When you turn on the camcorder after the connection, the camcorder ente rs Remote Control mode.

Adjusting the Camcorder from the Remote Control Unit

You can control menu and recording operations.

For the functions that can be controlled from the remote control unit, see “Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/B750” on page 65, or “Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RCP1001/1501” on page 74.

Notes

• Remote Control operations cannot be made if USB connection to the camcorder is enabled.

• Do not connect or disconnect the remote control unit when the camcorder is on.

The following controls of the camcorder becomes inoperative when the remote control unit is connected.

• GAIN selector

•WHITE BAL switch

• AUTO W/B BAL switch

• SHUTTER selector

• OUTPUT/DCC switch

• Buttons and switches to which the Turbo Gain function has been assigned, including the

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ASSIGN. 1/3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 switch, the COLOR TEMP. button, and the ASSIGNABLE 5 switch.

• REC START button: the VTR button on the lens, and buttons and switches to which the function has been assigned using “OPERATION” > “Assignable SW” in the setup menu, including the ASSIGN. 1/3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 switch, the COLOR TEMP. butt on, and the ASSIGNABLE 5 switch (when “MAINTENANCE” > “Camera Config” > “RM Rec Start” in the setup menu is set to “RM”).

To release Remote Control mode

Turn off the camcorder and disconnect the remote control unit. The settings on the controls on the camcorder become valid.

To connect the monitor to the RM-B170/ B750

The MONITOR connector (BNC type) of the RM-B170/B750 outputs a composite signal. To connect a m onitor to the MONITO R connector on the RM-B170/B750, use the black cable supplied with the RM-B170/B750.

Camera image quality adjustment items when the RM-B170/B750 is connected

When the RM-B170/B750 is connected, the parameters for camera image quality adjustment items (paint data) are reset to the parameters that were specified the last time that RM-B170/B750 was connected.

Function of the recording start/stop buttons when the RM-B170/B750 is connected

This setting is made using “MAINTENANCE” > “Camera Config” > “RM Rec Start” in the setup menu.

Relationship between the setting of the RM Rec Start item and the functi on of recording start/stop buttons

Recording start/ stop button

Camcorder’s REC START button

Lens’ VTR button Disabled Enabled Enabled Buttons and switches to which the recording start/ stop function has been assigned (ASSIGN. 1/3 switches, ASSIGNABLE 4 switch, COLOR TEMP. button, and ASSIGNABLE 5 switch) Remote control unit’s VTR button

Settings of RM Rec Start

RM CAM PARA

Disabled Enabled Enabled

Enabled Disabled Enabled

Structure of the paint adjustment data

The non-volatile memory of the camcorder used for storing paint adjustment data consists of two regions as shown below: one is the “main data block” that is used when a remote control unit is not connected, and the other is the “remote control data block” that is used when a remote control unit is connected. Paint adjustment data is automatically selected and output to the camera section depending on whether or not a remote control unit such as the RM-B170 is connected.

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Setup menu of the camcorder

Main data block

Non-volatile memory

Hardware of the

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When a remote control unit is connected to the camcorder, the “remote control data block” is selected as the current paint data block, and the paint adjustment parameters that were in effect the last time the remote control unit was used are recalled. The settings of the absolute value rotational controls overwritten by those on the remote control unit after the remote control unit is connected. When the remote control unit is disconnected from the camcorder, the “main data block” becomes effective. Thus the camcorder will return to the settings that were in effect before the remote control unit was connected.

1) Absolute value rotational controls: The data

corresponding to the angular position of controls is output. Rotational controls for which the data corresponding to the amount of their rotation is output are called relative value controls.

2) Absolute value switches: Like toggle switches or

slide switches (except most momentary switches), the switches (or knobs) whose positions must coincide with their functions are called absolute value switches.

When “MAINTENANCE” > “Camera Config” > “RM Common Memory” is set to “On” in the setup menu, you can use settings of the paint adjustment data stored in the main data block even if you connect the remote control unit. In this case, the settings stored in the main data block will be renewed when you change the settings on the remote control unit. Thus, the

camera section

RM-B170 connected

RM-B170 not connected

and absolute value switches2) are

Remote control data block

settings of the paint data made with the remote control unit can be retained even if the remote control unit is removed. However, if the switch position on the remote control unit differs from the one on the camcorder, the switch position on the camcorder takes precedence over that on the remote control unit. Also, it is possible to keep the settings that are in effect before you connect the remote control unit. In this case, you should set the control knob to the relative value mode on the remote control unit.

For details, refer to the Operation Manual supplied with the remote control unit.

Operating the Menu from the RM-B170

1 Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU.

The camcorder menus can be displayed on a video monitor connected to the MONITOR connector of the RM-B170.

2 Select and set the menu items, using the

MENU SELECT knob and the CANCEL/ENTER switch.

3 When the settings are comp leted, set the

DISPLAY switch to ON or OFF to exit the menu.

For details on operations of the RM-B170, refer to the Operation Manual of the RM-B170.

Operating the Menu from the RM-B750

1 Press and light the MONITOR button

then press the VF MENU button.

The camcorder menus can be displayed on the RM-B750’s display or a video monitor connected to t he MONITOR connector of the RM-B750.

2 Select and set the menu items, using the

MENU SELECT knob, ENTER button, and CANCEL button.

3 When the settings are completed, press

the VF MENU button to exit the menu.

For details on operations of the RM-B750, refer to the Operation Manual of the RM-B750.

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Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/ B750

You can adjust the functions in the following table by using menu operations, adjustment knobs, switches, and the touch panel (RM-B750 only) on the RM-B170/B750.

For details on operations, refer to the operation manual of the RM-B170/B750.

How to Read the Table

In the RM-B170 and RM-B750 columns of the table below, “Yes” and “No” mean the following.

Ye s: The operation can be performed from the unit. No: The operation cannot be performed from the unit.

Menu items

Gain Step Gain – Sets the master gain. No No

Bars Bars On/Off Turns color bar output

Shutter Step Shutter

DCC DCC On/Off Turns DCC on or off. Yes Yes

White Balance

Black ABB Start/Stop Starts execution of auto

Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750

L/M/H Low/Mid/High Switches between three

Step –3/0/3/6/9/12/18/

Setting Step Shutter Speed ECS Setting On/Off Turns ECS on or off. Yes Yes ECS Frequency – Selects the ECS

SLS Setting On/Off Turns SLS on or off. Yes Yes/No SLS Speed – Sets the SLS speed

DCC Point –99 to ±0 to +99 Adjusts the DCC

AWB Start/Stop Starts execution of auto

White Memory A/B/C/Preset Switches the auto white

ATW On/Off Turns ATW on or off. Yes Yes 5600K On/Off Turns color temperature

24/30/36/42dB

On/Off Turns the step shutter

– Sets the step shutter

gain levels, when the master gain has been set from a menu. Sets the master gain. Yes Yes

on or off.

function on or off.

speed.

frequency.

(number of frames).

minimum knee point.

white balance adjustment, or stops execution.

balance memory.

conversion on or off.

black balance adjustment, or stops execution.

No No

Ye s Yes

Ye s Ye s

Yes

Ye s Yes

Yes

a) b)

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Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750

items

Iris Iris Mode Auto/Manual Selects the iris mode. Yes Yes

Iris Speed –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the control

Yes

speed (speed of reaction to changes in the video). (Larger values specify quicker reaction times.)

Iris Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Adjusts the level of the

auto iris target value.

Iris APL Ratio –99 to ±0 to +99 Adjusts the mix ratio of

Yes

auto iris detection peak value and average value.

Iris Window Ind On/Off Turns on or off the

Yes

function that displays a frame marker for the auto iris detection window.

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Rec Function

Close On/Off Turns forcible iris

closing on or off.

Slow & Quick On/Off Turns the Slow & Quick

Motion function on or

No Yes

Ye s Ye s

off.

Frame Rate The available

settings vary depending on the Format >HD

When the Slow & Quick setting is On, sets the frame rate for Slow & Quick Motion shooting.

Ye s Ye s

System Line setting.

Camcorder Menu

Menu On/Off Operates the camcorder Cancel/Preset Cancel/Preset Yes Yes

menu.

Select/Set Select (Up/

Ye s Ye s

Down)/Set

Panel Active

Panel Active On/Off Enables (On) or disables

(Off) panel operations.

Ye s Ye s

Standard Standard On/Off Selects standard mode. Yes Yes ND Filter ND Filter Display only Turns the display of ND

No No filter settings on or off. (The settings cannot be changed, only displayed.)

CC Filter CC Filter A/B/C/D Selects a CC filter. Yes Yes Extender IND

Extender On/Off Turns the lens extender

indication on or off.

No No

(The settings cannot be changed, only displayed.)

Call Call On/Off Enables (On) or disables

Ye s N o (Off) calls from externally connected equipment.

Ye s

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Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750

items

Media Rec Start/Stop Starts or stops recording. Yes Yes

Play Play/Pause Starts playback. Yes Yes FREV – Starts high-speed

Ye s Ye s reverse playback.

FFWD – Starts high-speed

Ye s Ye s playback.

Stop – Stops playback. Yes Yes Rec Review – Starts a recording

Ye s Ye s review.

PREV – Jumps to the first frame

Ye s Ye s of the current clip.

NEXT – Jumps to the first frame

Ye s Ye s of the next clip.

Switch Status

Freeze Mix – Execute the freeze mix

function.

Gamma On/Off Turns gamma correction

on or off.

Black Gamma On/Off Turns black gamma

correction on or off.

Matrix On/Off Turns linear matrix

Ye s Ye s

Yes

Ye s Yes

Yes

Ye s

Yes correction and user matrix correction on or off.

Knee On/Off Turns knee correction on

or off.

White Clip On/Off Turns white clip

Ye s Yes

Yes

Ye s

correction on or off.

Detail On/Off Turns detail correction

Ye s Ye s

on or off.

Flare On/Off Turns flare correction on

Ye s Ye s

or off.

Tes t Saw On /Off Turns the test saw signal

Ye s Ye s

on or off.

White R Gain<A> –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the white

Ye s Ye s balance R gain value saved in memory A.

B Gain<A> –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the white

Ye s Ye s balance B gain value saved in memory A.

R Gain –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the white

Ye s Ye s balance R gain value saved in memory B.

B Gain –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the white

Ye s Ye s balance B gain value saved in memory B.

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Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750

items

Black Master Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the master

black level.

R Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the R black

level.

B Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the B black

level.

Flare Flare On/Off Turns flare correction on

or off.

R Flare –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets the R flare

correction level.

G Flare –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets the G flare

correction level.

B Flare –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets the B flare

correction level.

Gamma Gamma On/Off Turns gamma correction

on or off.

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Step Gamma 0.35 to 0.45 to

0.90 (in steps of

0.05)

Specifies a gamma correction value in steps of 0.05.

Master Gamma –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the master

gamma level.

R Gamma –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the R gamma

level.

G Gamma –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the G gamma

level.

B Gamma –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the B gamma

level.

Gamma Select When Gamma

Category is STD: 1 DVW

Select the gamma table to use in gamma correction.

2 ×4.5 3 ×3.5 4 240M 5 R709 6 ×5.0 When Gamma Category is HG: 1 3250 2 4600 3 3259 4 4609

Gamma Category

STD/HG Selects use of standard

gamma (STD) or HyperGamma (HG).

Black Gamma

Black Gamma On/Off Turns black gamma

correction on or off.

Gamma Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the master

black gamma level.

Range Low/L.Mid/

H.Mid/High

Selects the black gamma correction effective range.

Ye s Ye s

Yes

Ye s Ye s

Yes

Ye s Ye s

Yes

Ye s Ye s

Yes

Ye s

a) b)

Ye s

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Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750

items

Knee Knee On/Off Turns knee correction on

or off.

Knee Point 50% to 95.0% to

Specifies the knee point. Yes Yes

109% (in steps of

1%) Knee Slope –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the knee slope. Yes Knee Saturation On/Off Turns the knee

saturation function on or

off. Knee Saturation Level

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the knee

saturation level.

White Clip White Clip On/Off Turns white clipping

adjustment on or off

(Off = fixed as 109%). White Clip

Level

[NTSC Area] or [NTSC(J) Area]

Specifies the white clip

level.

is selected for Country

90.0% to 108.0% to 109.0% [PAL Area] is selected for Country

90.0% to 105.0% to 109.0%

Ye s Ye s

Yes

Ye s Ye s

Ye s

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Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750

items

Detail(HD mode)/ Detail(SD mode)

Detail On/Off Turns detail adjustment

on or off. Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the detail level. Yes Yes H/V Ratio –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the mix ratio

between the H detail

level and the V detail

level. Crispening –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the crispening

level. Level Depend On/Off Turns the level depend

function on or off. Level Depend Level

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the level

depend level. Frequency –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the central

frequency for H detail

signal. Larger values

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give finer details. Knee Aperture On/Off Turns the linear knee

aperture function on or

off. Knee Aperture

Level

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the knee

aperture level. Limit –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the detail

limiter values for both

the white-side and

black-side direction. White Limit –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the white-side

detail limiter value. Black Limit –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the black-side

detail limiter value.

Skin Detail Skin Detail On/Off Turns skin detail

correction on or off. Area Detection Color detection

screen

Detects the color to be

targeted by skin detail

correction. Area Indication On/Off Turns on or off the

function that displays a

zebra pattern in the area

targeted by skin detail

correction. Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the skin detail

level. Saturation –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the saturation

of the color targeted by

skin detail correction. Hue 0 to 359 Specifies the hue of the

color targeted by skin

detail correction. Width 0 to 40 to 90 Specifies a range for the

hue of the color targeted

by skin detail correction.

Ye s Ye s

Yes

Ye s

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Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750

items

Matrix Matrix On/Off Turns the matrix

correction function on or

off. Preset Matrix On/Off Turns the preset matrix

function on or off. Preset Select 1/2/3/4/5/6 Selects a preset matrix.

1: SMPTE-240M

equivalent

2: ITU-709 equivalent

3: SMPTE WIDE

equivalent

4: NTSC equivalent

5: EBU equivalent

6: ITU-601 equivalent User Matrix On/Off Turns the user matrix

function on or off.

Multi Matrix

User Matrix R-G User Matrix R-B

User Matrix G-R

User Matrix G-B User Matrix B-R

User Matrix B-G

Multi Matrix On/Off Turns the multi matrix

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a freely

defined R-G user matrix.

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a freely

defined R-B user matrix.

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a freely

defined G-R user matrix.

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a freely

defined G-B user matrix.

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a freely

defined B-R user matrix.

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a freely

defined B-G user matrix.

correction function on or

off. Area Indication On/Off Turns on or off the

function that displays a

zebra pattern in the color

area targeted by multi

matrix correction. Axis B/B+/MG–/MG/

MG+/R/R+/YL–/ YL/YL+/G–/G/ G+/CY/CY+/B–

Specifies a color

targeted by multi matrix

correction (16-axis

mode). Hue –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the hue of the

color targeted by multi

matrix correction for

each 16-axis mode. Saturation –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the saturation

of the color targeted by

multi matrix correction

for each 16-axis mode.

Yes

Ye s

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V Modulation

Low Key Saturation

Noise Suppress

White Shading

Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750

V Modulation On/Off Turns V modulation

shading on or off. Master V Modulation

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the master V

modulation. R V Modulation –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the V

Yes

Ye s

modulation level of R

signal. G V Modulation –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the V

Yes

Ye s

modulation level of G

signal. B V Modulation –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the V

Yes

Ye s

modulation level of B

signal. Low Key Saturation

On/Off Turns low key saturation

correction on or off. Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the saturation

Yes

Ye s

of colors in low

luminance areas. Noise Suppress On/Off Turns noise suppression

on or off. R/G/B White H

Saw

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a SAW white

shading correction value

Yes

Ye s

a) b)

for the horizontal

R/G/B White H Para

direction.

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a parabola

white shading correction

Yes

Ye s

value for the horizontal

R/G/B White V Saw

R/G/B White V Para

direction.

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a SAW white

shading correction value

for the vertical direction.

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a parabola

white shading correction

Yes

Ye s

value for the vertical

direction.

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Menu items

Black Shading

Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750

R/G/B Black H Saw

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a SAW black

shading correction value

Yes

Ye s

for the horizontal

R/G/B Black H Para

direction.

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a parabola

black shading correction

Yes

Ye s

value for the horizontal

R/G/B Black V Saw

R/G/B Black V Para

direction.

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies SAW black

shading correction value

for the vertical direction.

–99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a parabola

black shading correction

Yes

Ye s

value for the vertical

direction. Auto Black Shading

Start/Cancel Executes auto black

shading compensation.

Scene s1 Standard File number and file ID Yes

s2 Standard File number and file ID Yes s3 Standard File number and file ID Yes s4 Standard File number and file ID Yes s5 Standard File number and file ID Yes

Scene Recall Execute/Cancel Loads a scene file

Yes

Ye s

Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s

Ye s (execute by selecting [Execute]).

Scene Store Execute/Cancel Saves a scene file

Yes

Ye s (execute by selecting [Execute]).

Reference Reference Store Execute/Cancel Stores the current setting

Yes

Ye s of reference file items in the reference file that is maintained in internal memory (execute by selecting [Execute]).

Shot Mark Shot Mark1 – Set a Shot Mark1. Yes No

Shot Mark2 – Set a Shot Mark2. Yes No

a) Depending on RM-B750 version b) The camcorder’s built-in menu can be operated from the RM-B170/B750.

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Adjustments of the lens functions

The following functions can also be controlled from the RM-B170/B750.

Function Operation on the lens RM-B170 RM-B750

Iris adjustment Iris ring Yes Yes Iris close – No Yes Switching between auto iris and manual iris IRIS switch Yes Yes Zooming Zoom ring Yes No Focus adjustment Focus ring Yes No

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Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RCP-1001/ 1501

You can adjust the functions in the following table by using menu operations, adjustment knobs, switches, and the touch panel on the RCP-1001/1501.

For details on operations, refer to the operation manual of the RCP-1001/1501.

How to Read the Table

In the RCP-1001, and RCP-1501 columns of the table below, “Yes” and “No” mean the following.

Ye s: The operation can be performed from the unit. No: The operation cannot be performed from the unit.

Menu items

Gain Step Gain – Sets the master gain. Yes

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Bars Bars On/Off Turns color bar output on or off. Yes White Balance

Black ABB Start/Stop Starts execution of auto black balance

Iris Iris Mode Auto/Manual Selects the iris mode. Yes

Camcorder Menu

Panel Active

Standard Standard On/Off Selects standard mode. Yes ND Filter ND Filter Display only Turns the display of ND filter settings on

CC Filter CC Filter A/B/C/D Selects a CC filter. Yes Call Call On/Off Enables (On) or disables (Off) calls from

Sub-item Setting Description RCP-1001/1501

L/M/H Low/Mid/High Switches between three gain levels, when

Step –3/0/3/6/9/12/18/

24/30/36/42dB

AWB Start/Stop Starts execution of auto white balance

ATW On/Off Turns ATW on or off. Yes 5600K On/Off Turns color temperature conversion on or

Iris Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Adjusts the level of the auto iris target

Close On/Off Turns forcible iris closing on or off. Yes Menu On/Off Operates the camcorder menu. Yes Cancel/Preset Cancel/Preset Yes Select/Set Select (Up/

Down)/Set

Panel Active On/Off Enables (On) or disables (Off) panel

the master gain has been set from a menu. Sets the master gain. Yes

adjustment, or stops execution.

off.

adjustment, or stops execution.

value.

operations.

or off. (The settings cannot be changed, only displayed.)

externally connected equipment.

Ye s

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Menu items

Switch Status

White R Gain<A> –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the white balance R gain value

Black Master Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the master black level. Yes

Detail(HD mode)/ Detail(SD mode)

Sub-item Setting Description RCP-1001/1501

Gamma On/Off Turns gamma correction on or off. Black Gamma On/Off Turns black gamma correction on or off. Matrix On/Off Turns linear matrix correction and user

matrix correction on or off.

Knee On/Off Turns knee correction on or off. White Clip On/Off Turns white clip correction on or off. Detail On/Off Turns detail correction on or off. Flare On/Off Turns flare correction on or off. Tes t Saw On /Off Turns the test saw signal on or off.

saved in memory A.

B Gain<A> –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the white balance B gain value

saved in memory A.

R Gain –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the white balance R gain value

saved in memory B.

B Gain –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the white balance B gain value

saved in memory B.

R Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the R black level. Yes B Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the B black level. Yes Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the detail level. Yes

Ye s Ye s Ye s

Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s

Ye s

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Using a Wi-Fi Adapter

Mounting an optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter on this camcorder allows a Wi-Fi connection between a computer and the camcorder.

For details about the CBK-WA01, refer to the Mounting Instructions and Operating Instructions supplied with the CBK-WA01.

Making a Wi-Fi connection between a computer and the camcorder enables you to do the following.

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• You can transfer planning metadata and other files between a computer and this camcorder.

• You can also use the Live Logging function to add shot marks to the video currently being shot.

Note

Check the firmware version of your camcorder to make sure that the camcorder supports the Wi-Fi adapter.

For details, contact your Sony dealer or your Sony service representative.

To make a network setting

Change settings under “MAINTENANCE” > “Network Setting” in the setup menu as required.

Item Setting

DHCP Setting that specifies whether to

IP Address IP address

Subnet Mask Subnet mask (factory default

Default Gateway

User Name User name for log-in (factory

Password Password for log-in (factory default

a) The IP address determined by DHCP server is

displayed here.

When you have changed a setting

Set the “Set” item to “Execute.” When a confirmation message appears, turn the MENU knob to select “Execute” and press the knob.

acquire the IP address automatically from a DHCP server

Enabled: Acquire automatically. Disabled: Do not acquire

automatically (factory default setting).

setting: 192.168.1.10)

setting: 255.255.255.0) Default gateway (factory default setting: 0.0.0.0)

default setting: admin)

setting: model name “pmw-400”)

(factory default

Fixing the CBK-WA01

For details about attaching the CBK-WA01, refer to the Operating Instructions or Installation Manual of the CBK-WA01.

Making a Wi-Fi Connection

Two types of Wi-Fi connections are available. In “ad-hoc mode”, you can make a peer-to-peer WiFi connection between a computer and camcorder. In “infrastructure mode”, you can make Wi-Fi connections between a computer and multiple camcorders via a wireless LAN access point (building a LAN).

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To make a connection in ad hoc mode

1 Refer to “Settings on the Computer”

under “Making a Wi-Fi Connection to Your Computer (Ad hoc Mode)” in the Operating Instructions supplied with the CBK-WA01 to make settings on the computer.

2 Start a connection on the computer.

3 Set “MAINTENANCE” > “Wi-Fi

Setting” > “Wi-Fi” to “Enable” in the setup menu.

4 Set “MAINTENANCE” > “Wi-Fi

Setting” > “Scan Networks” to “Execute” and press the MENU knob.

The camcorder starts scanning for a network connection. When networks are detected, the NETWORK SCAN list appears.

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5 Turn the MENU knob to select a

network and press the knob.

The “MAINTENANCE” menu appears again.

6 Confirm that the settings for the Wi-Fi

Setting item conform to the network setting on the computer.

SSID (network name): Selected network

name

Network Type (connection mode):

“Adhoc” CH (channel): “1” Authentication (network authentication):

Depending the settings on the computer,

“Open,” “Shared,” or “WPA” Encryption (data encryption): Depending

the settings on the computer, “Disable,”

“WEP,” “TKIP,” or “AES” WEP Key Index (key index): “1” when

“Encryption” is set to “WEP” Input Select (key input format): Depending

the network key (or security key),

“ASCII5,” “ASCII13,” “HEX10,” or

“HEX26” when “Encryption” is set to

“WEP,” “ASCII8-63” or “HEX64”

when “Encryption” is set to “TKIP” or

“AES”

7 Set the Key item to the network key (or

security key) set on the computer and press the MENU knob.

8 Set the Set item to “Execute” and press

the MENU knob.

The message “Wi-Fi Setting Executing…” appears and the camcorder starts connection. If the connection to the computer is complete, then the message changes to “WiFi Setting OK”. Black squares appear in the Wi-Fi Status column to show the connection status. (The number of squares shows the level of connection status.) In the Wireless Mode column, the IEEE802.11 standard of the established connection appears (802.11b,

802.11g or 802.11n).

Tip

It is also possible to make a connection by accessing a network connection started on the camcorder from the computer.

To terminate the connection

Terminate the connection on the computer.

To revert to the default settings (reset)

If you have trouble making a connection, or you want to start over, you can reset your Wi-Fi connection settings to their defaults.

Set “MAINTENANCE” > “Network Setting” > “Net Config Reset” in the setup menu to “Execute” and press the MENU knob. If the reset is executed, the message “Done” appears. The camcorder attempts to connect to the network using a MAC address as the SSID.

To make a connection in infrastructure mode

Setting up the wireless LAN access point

The following settings are required.

• Network ID (SSID)

• Encryption method

• Network key (Key)

For details about setting up the wireless LAN access point, refer to the Operation Manual of the wireless LAN access point.

To find and connect to a wireless LAN from the camcorder

Perform the same procedure in “To make a connection in ad hoc mode” (page 76) excluding

the following.

• Do not perform steps 1 and 2.

• The settings made in step 7 change as follows.

SSID (network name): Selected network

connection name

Network Type (connection mode): “Infra” Ch (channel): “Auto” Authentication (network authentication):

Depending the settings on the computer, “Open,” “Shared,” “WPA,” or “WPA2”

Encryption (data encryption): Depending the

settings on the computer, “Disable,” “WEP,” “TKIP,” or “AES”

WEP Key Index (key index): “1” when

“Encryption” is set to “WEP”

Input Select (key input format): Depending

the network key (or security key), “ASCII5,” “ASCII13,” “HEX10,” or “HEX26” when “Encryption” is set to “WEP,” “ASCII8-63” or “HEX64” when “Encryption” is set to “TKIP” or “AES”

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Using the Web Menu

You can operate the Web menu built in the camcorder from a computer when it is connected to the camcorder via a Wi-Fi connection. You can check the information and setting status of the camcorder, and upload a planning metadata file, using the Web menu.

Note

You cannot access the Web menu during recording/ playback. (You cannot send/receive files via a Wi-Fi connection.)

Example Web menu

Product Information

• Model name

• Serial No.

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Network

• MAC Address

• IP Address

• Subnet Mask

Wi-Fi Status

• Wireless Mode

• SSID

• Type

• Channel

• Authentication (network authentication)

• Data Encryption (data encryption)

Planning Metadata

Clicking “Upload” displays the Planning Metadata screen which allows upload of a planning metadata file (see page 78).

Note

The configuration of items displayed in the Web menu varies depending on the browser you are using.

To display the Web menu

1 Launch a web browse on the computer,

and navigate to “http://<camcorder’s IP address> (setting of “MAINTENANCE” > “Network Setting” > “IP Address” in the setup menu)”.

Example (when the IP address is “192.168.1.10”): Type “http://192.168.1.10/” in the address bar.

If the connection is complete, a dialog appears asking you to enter the user name and password.

2 Enter the user name and password, and

click “OK.”

User name: admin Password: pmw-400 (Lower-case the model

name.)

To upload a planning metadata file

1 Insert a media such as an SxS memory

card.

2 Click “Upload” in the Web menu.

The Planning Metadata screen appears.

3 Click “Select” to show Choose File

dialog.

4 Select the planning metadata file you

want to upload, and then click “Open.”

The path of the selected file appears.

5 Click “Execute.”

The planning metadata file is loaded into the camcorder’s memory and stored in the media. “OK” appears in the Status field when the transfer is complete.

To upload a planning metadata file automatically

In the planning metadata file you want to load automatically, add a “load” property to the PlanningMetadata tag and set the value of the property to “True.” When you display the Web menu and insert a media, the planning metadata file is immediately loaded into the camcorder’s memory. Example: <PlanningMetadata …

sp sp

load="true"

For details on the planning metadata, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the camcorder.

spversion="1.00">

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Using Live Logging Functions

The Live Logging function allows you to record shot marks using a computer while you are shooting. That is, you can use a computer to record shot marks on the video being shot while you are monitoring the video output from this camcorder.

Using the Wi-Fi Remote Commander

When a Wi-Fi connection is established between a device such as smartphone, tablet, PC, etc., and the camcorder, the Wi-Fi remote commander appears on the device screen and the device can be used as a remote commander. You can start/stop recording, adjust iris/focus/ zoom, etc., with a Wi-Fi connected device. This function is useful for setting the camcorder in a remote place, such as the top of a crane, etc.

The displays of Wi-Fi remote commander

For smartphone

For Tablet

Notes

• Some serial lenses cannot b e controlled from the Wi-Fi remote commander. With any of such lenses mounted on the camcorder, even when you try to perform focus/ zoom control from the Wi-Fi remote commander, the focus/zoom setting value displayed on the Wi-Fi remote commander continues to be [0].

• Even when a lens controllable from the Wi-Fi remote commander is mounted on the camcorder, zoom control from the remote commander is not possible if the servo function for the zoom operation is disabled on the lens.

• When a remote control unit is connected to the camcorder’s REMOTE connector and the white balance memory setting on the camcorder is other than “A (memory A),” turning the Wi-Fi remote commander on or off may cause the color to change.

• When a remote control unit is connected to the camcorder’s REMOTE connector, that unit has control priority and therefore the Wi-Fi remote commander cannot work.

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To display the Wi-Fi remote commander

To display the Wi-Fi remote commander on a device screen, settings are required on both the device and camcorder.

Camcorder settings

1 Set “MAINTENANCE” > “Wi-Fi

Setting” > “Wi-Fi” to “Enable” in the setup menu.

2 Set “MAINTENANCE” > “Wi-Fi

Setting” > “Wi-Fi Remote” to “On” in the setup menu.

Device settings

Set the smartphone, tablet, PC, etc., to be used as the Wi-Fi remote commander.

1 Make a Wi-Fi connection between the

device and camcorder (page 76).

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2 Launch the browser and input http://

<camcorder’s IP address>/rm.html in the address bar.

Example: When the IP address is

192.168.1.10, input http://192.168.1.10/ rm.html in the address bar. The Wi-Fi remote commander will appear on the device screen when the Wi-Fi connection is established. Thereafter operate the camcorder as shown on the screen of the Wi-Fi connected device. The REC button becomes unavailable when the Lock switch is dragged to the right.

Notes

• Depending on the device, the Wi-Fi remote commander may not appear properly on the device’s screen even though you input http://<camcorder’s IP address>/rm.html in the address bar. In this case, input

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“rms.html” for a smartphone or “rmt.html” for a tablet at the end of the address to display the Wi-Fi remote commander properly.

• The Wi-Fi remote commander on the device’s screen may no longer match the actual status of the camcorder in the following cases. When this happens, refresh the browser on the device.

- when the camcorder is restarted while the Wi-Fi

connection is established

- when the camcorder is controlled directly while the

Wi-Fi connection is established

- when the device is reconnected

- when yo u operate forward/backward on the device’s

browser.

• If the Wi-Fi signal is poor, the Wi-Fi remote commander may not work properly.

• Your smartphone/tablet may not be compatible with the ad hoc mode. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the smartphone/tablet.

Compatible devices

The following devices, using the specified versions or higher, can be used as Wi-Fi remote commanders.

Device OS Browser

PC Windows 7 Internet Explorer

Mac OS 10.7.4 Safari 5.1.6 Smartphone Android 2.3.3 Standard browser

iOS 5.1.1 Safari

Tablet Android 4.0.3 Standard browser

iOS 5.1.1 Safari

8 or Internet Explorer 9

Basic Operations

1 Attach a fully charged battery pack (see

page 29).

2 Load one or two SxS memory cards (see

page 58).

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 11) to ON.

4 Make the following settings.

Marker display: On (see page 113) Iris: Auto (see page 50) Zoom: Auto (see page 51) Camera output: Select the picture currently

being shot (camera picture), and turn the DCC function on (see page 15).

Timecode advance mode: F-RUN (Free

Run) or R-RUN (Rec Run) (see page 54)

Audio input channel selection: Auto (see

page 21)

5 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the

BLACK side to adjust the black balance (see page 45).

6 Select a filter according to the lighting

conditions, and adjust the white balance (see page 46).

7 Point the camcorder at the subject, and

adjust the focus (see page 52) and zoom.

8 If you are using the electronic shutter,

select an appropriate shutter mode and speed (see page 48).

9 Do one of the following to start

recording.

- Press the REC START button (see page 13).

- Press the VTR button on the lens (see page 24).

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- Turn on the assignable switch to which the Rec function has been assigned (see page 149).

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 the ACCESS lamp on the right-side panel is lit in blue and the ACCESS lamp in the card slot section is lit in orange). 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 148). 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. 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 2

Clip 3

Clip file sizes

Clip file sizes vary according to file formats.

File

File size Clip size

format

MP4 Less than 4 GB Less than half an

AVI Less than 2 GB Less than 9 minutes

MXF Less than 43 GB Less than 6 hours

hour

and 30 seconds

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 121) 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.

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Playing Recorded Clips Deleting Recorded Clips

When the camcorder is in standby (STBY) mode, you can play all or part of the most recently recorded clip (see page 81).

1 Insert the SxS memory card to play (see

page 58).

2 Press the PREV button (see page 16) or

the F REV button (see page 16) 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.

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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 16) or the F REV button (see page 16). 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 19) 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 91)

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 SxS memory card.

You can use the assignable switches to delete the last recorded clips (Last Clip DEL function).

You can also use the THUMBNAIL menu to delete all recorded clips (All Clips DEL function) or to delete selected clips. For details, see “Deleting Clips” (page 100).

1 Turn on the assignable switch to which

the Last Clip DEL function has been assigned (see page 149).

A confirmation message appears.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select

“Execute,” and then press the knob.

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Advanced Operations

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 (UDF and FAT-HD Mode Only)” (page 102).

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 148).

• 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.

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.

To add/delete OK marks

You can also use the THUMBNAIL menu to add and delete OK marks in previ ously recorded clips. For details, see “Adding/Deleting the OK Mark (FAT-HD Mode Only)” (page 99).

Starting to Record from Prestored Video (Picture Cache Function)

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 need to perform the “Picture Cache Rec” and “P. Cache Rec Time” settings in the “OPERATION” menu (see page 111). You can also select picture cache mode by using an assignable switch to which the Picture Cache function has been assigned (see page 148). The picture cache time determines how far in advance you can start recording, counting back in seconds from the operation that starts recording. 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.

• Picture cache recording is not possible in Frame Rec, 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

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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.

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 start-

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and-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.

• 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

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

Before recording in Interval Rec mode, you need to perform the “Interval Rec,” “Number of Frames,” “Interval Time,” and “Pre-Lighting” settings in the “OPERATION” menu (see page 111). The camcorder exits Interval Rec mode when it is powered off, but the “Number of Frames,” “Interval Time,” and “Pre-Lighting” settings are

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maintained. You do not need to set them again the next time you shoot in Interval Rec mode.

Notes

• The Interval Rec, Picture Cache Rec, Frame Rec, and Slow & Quick Motion function cannot be used at the same time. When you select one of those modes, the previously selected function is disabled automatically.

• 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”

• 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 t he 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.)

To shoot in Interval Rec mode

Make the settings and preparations described in “Basic Operations” (page 80), secure the 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.

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

• 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.

• 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 15 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

Before recording in Frame Rec mode, you need to perform the “Frame Rec” and “Number of Frames” settings in the “OPERATION” menu (see page 111). 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.

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Notes

• 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”

- SP 1440/23.98P (pull-down recording)

- Other than HQ 1920/23.98P or HQ 1280/23.98P,

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when the output setting is SD and “OPERATION” > “Input/Output” > “i.LINK I/O” in the setup menu is set to “Enable”

To shoot in Frame Rec mode

Make the settings and preparations described in “Basic Operations” (page 80), 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.

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

• 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.

Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion

When the camcorder is in HD mode and the video format (see page 43) 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”/

”NTSC(J) 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

Slow & Quick Motion settings and shooting

Before recording in Slow & Quick Motion mode, you need to perform the “Slow & Quick” and “Frame Rate” settings in the “OPERATION” menu (see page 111). 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. The Slow & Quick Motion mode setting and the frame rate are retained even after the camcorder is powered off.

Notes

• Slow & Quick Motion is disabled when the slow shutter function (viewfinder display “SLS”) function is 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

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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 shoot in Slow & Quick Motion mode

Shoot as described in “Basic Operations” (page 80).

When recording starts, the “S&Q STBY” indication in the viewfinder changes to the “zS&Q REC” indication. The TALLY indicators and the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder light as they do during normal recording.

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 t he recording frame rate to a value 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.

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 details display

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 80). Normal recording starts.

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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 formats of the recorded picture and the camera picture differ

• When you are shoo ting in Slow & Quick Motion mode or slow shutter mode

• When there is i.LINK input

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Planning Metadata Operations

Planning metadata is information about shooting and recording plans, recorded in an XML file.

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Example of a planning metadata file

You can shoot using clip names and shot mark names defined in advance in a planning metadata file. The camcorder can display clip names and shot mark names defined in the following languages.

•English

• Chinese

•German

• French

• Italian

• Spanish

•Dutch

• Portuguese

•Swedish

•Norwegian

•Danish

•Finnish

1) Some characters are displayed as different but similar

characters.

Note

If you define clip name and shot mark names in languages other than the above, they may not be displayed on the viewfinder screen. On the viewfinder screen, only alphanumeric characters and symbols can be displayed.

Loading a planning metadata file into camcorder’s internal memory

To record planning metadata together with recording clips, you need to load a planning metadata fi le into the camcorder’s m emory before starting to shoot. Insert the SxS memory card on which the planning metadata (.xml) is stored in the following directories, into the SxS memory card slot of the PMW-400. Then select the loading file by selecting “OPERATION” > “Plan.Metadata” > “Load/Slot(A)” or “Load/Slot(B)” (see page 122) in the setup menu.

Media Directory to which files are

SxS memory card SDHC PRIVATE/SONY/BPAV/General/

• When a Wi-Fi connection is made between the camcorder and a computer, operate the Web menu built in the camcorder from the computer to transfer a file.

To display detailed information in planning metadata

After loading planning metadata into the camcorder, you can check the detailed information that it contains, such as file names, date and time of creation, and titles. Select “OPERATION” > “Plan.Metadata” > “Properties” (see page 122) in the setup menu, then select “Execute.”

To clear the planning metadata loaded

Select “OPERATION” > “Plan.Metadata” > “Clear” (see page 122) in the setup menu, then select “Execute.”

written

BPAV/General/Sony/Planning

Sony/Planning

Defining clip names in planning metadata

The following two types of clip name strings can be written in a planning metadata file.

• The ASCII format name that appears in the viewfinder

• The UTF-8 format name that is actually registered as the clip name

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Select “OPERATION” > “Plan.Metadata” > “Clip Name Disp” (see page 122) in the setup menu, then select which type of clip name is displayed. When a clip name is set with planning metadata, the name is displayed under the depth of field indication on the viewfinder screen.

Clip name string example

Use a text editor to modify the two fields in the <Title> tag that contain the clip name strings. The shaded fields in the example are clip name strings. “Typhoon” is described in ASCII format (up to 44 characters). “Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo” is described in UTF-8 format (up to 44 bytes). “sp” indicates a space and 3 indicates a carriage return.

version="1.0"spencoding="

<?xml

UTF-8"?>3 <PlanningMetadata

xmlns="http://

xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ planningmetadata" P0001"

creationDate="

2011-08-20T17:00:00+09:00" lastUpdate=" 2011-09-28T10:30:00+09:00"

assignId="

version="1.00">3

<Properties assignment" 2011-09-28T10:30:00+09:00" modifiedBy="Chris">3

propertyId="

update="

usAscii=" "

Typhoon

Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo

</Title>3

</Properties>3

</PlanningMetadata>3

Notes

• When you create a file, enter each statement as a single line with a CRLF only after the last character in the statement line, and do not enter spaces except where specified.

• Up to 44 by tes (or characters) string is available for the clip name. If the UTF-8 format string exceeds 44 bytes, 44 bytes string is used as the clip name. If only ASCII format name is specified, 44 characters string is used as the clip name. When neither an ASCII format name string nor UTF-8 format name string can be used, the standard format clip name is used.

You can use the Sony Planning Metadata Add-in application software supplied with the CBK-WA01

Wi-Fi Adapter to def ine clip names. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the CBKWA01.

To set clip names

Load a planning metadata file that contains clip names into this camcorder, select “OPERATION” > “Clip” > “Auto Naming” (see page 120) in the setup menu, then select “Plan.” Each time that you record a clip, the camcorder automatically generates a name consisting of the clip name defined in the planning metadata file, with the addition of an underbar (_) and a fourdigit serial number (0001 to 9999). Examples: Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_0001, Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_0002, ...

Note

• When the serial number reaches to 9999, it returns to 0001 with the next recording operation.

• When you load another planning metadata file, the serial number returns to 0001.

Defining shot mark names in planning metadata

When you use planning metadata to set shot marks, you can define names for Shot Mark 0 to Shot Mark 9. When you record shot marks, you can add the shot mark name strings defined in the planning metadata.

Note

Shot Mark 1 and Shot Mark 2 can be recorded on the camcorder. Shot Mark 3 to Shot Mark 9 and Shot Mark 0 can be recorded by operation from a computer which is connected with the camcorder via Wi-Fi.

Shot mark name string example

Use a text editor to modify the fields in the < Meta name> tag. The shaded fields in the example are essence mark name strings. Names can be either in ASCII format (up to 32 characters) or UTF-8 format (up to 16 characters). “sp” indicates a space and 3 indicates a carriage return.

Note

If a name string contains even one non-ASCII character, the maximum length of that string is 16 characters.

<?xmlspversion="1.0"spencoding=" UTF-8"?>3 <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http://

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xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ planningmetadata" H00123"

creationDate="

2011-04-15T08:00:00Z" 2011-04-15T15:00:00Z"

assignId="

lastUpdate=" version=

"1.00">3 <Properties "assignment" update="2011-04-15T15:00:00Z"

propertyId=

class="original"

modifiedBy="Chris">3

usAscii="Football

<Title

Game"

xml:lang="en">

Football Game 15/04/2011</ Title>3

name="_ShotMark1"

<Meta

content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3

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<Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3

Goal

name="_ShotMark2"

Shoot

name="_ShotMark3"

Corner Kick

name="_ShotMark4"

Free Kick

name="_ShotMark5"

Goal Kick

name="_ShotMark6"

Foul

name="_ShotMark7"

name="_ShotMark8"

1st Half

name="_ShotMark9"

2nd Half

name="_ShotMark0"

Kick Off

</Properties>3

</PlanningMetadata>3

Note

When you create a definition file, enter ea ch statement as a single line with a CRLF only after the last character in the statement line, and do not enter spaces except where specified, except within essence mark name strings.

You can use the Sony Planning Metadata Add-in application software supplied with the CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter to Essence mark names. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the CBK-WA01.

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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 SxS 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 92) in a thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip (see page 93). To exit the thumbnail screen, press the THUMBNAIL button again.

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.) The clip information on the cursor location is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Cursor (yellow)

The icon of the currently selected SxS memory card is highlighted. (If the card is write protected, a lock mark appears on the left.)

Clip number/Number of clips

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a Index picture

UDF, FAT-HD mode: When a clip is recorded, its first frame is set automatically as the index picture. You can change the index picture to any frame (see page 102). If the clip is locked or the OK mark is on the clip, the lock mark appears. FAT-SD mode: When a clip is recorded, its first frame is set automatically as the index picture. If the file size is larger than 2 GB, and that the clip has been split before being saved, the take mark

appears.You can check the segment files on

the expand thumbnail screen (see page 100).

b Date and start time of recording

c Clip name

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 in the FAT-SD mode.

d Lock mark (UDF and FAT-HD mode

only)

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Indicates the selected clip is marked with an OK mark.

e Independent AV file icon (UDF and

FAT-HD mode only)

Appears only when a clip is an independent AV file. SxS 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.

f Video format of recording

g Special recording information (UDF

and FAT-HD mode only)

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.

h OK, NG, KP mark (UDF and FAT-HD

mode only)

UDF: When an OK, NG, or KP flag is added to the selected clip, the corresponding mark is added to the clip.

FAT-HD mode: When an OK mark is added to the selected clip, the OK mark is added to the clip.

i File format

Indicates the file format of the selected clip (MXF, MP4. AVI). (File format does not indicate when in UDF/HD mode.)

j Clip duration

k Timecode

This is the timecode of the index picture.

Note

Normal thumbnail screens display SD clips only or HD clips only, even if the SxS 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 107) in 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 97).

To switch between SxS memory cards

When two SxS memory cards are loaded, you can switch between them by pressing the SLOT SELECT button.

Note

While an expand thumbnail screen (see page 93) or a shot mark (essence mark) thumbnail screen (see page 101) is displayed, SxS memory cards cannot be switched.

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.

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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.

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. Playback also stops if you eject the memory card. In this case, the camera picture appears in the viewfinder.

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 SxS mem ory cards that contain both HD-mode 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 cue up clips

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 SxS memory card.

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 SxS memory card.

To add a shot mark during play (HD mode only)

You can add shot marks to clips during play by using the same method use d during recording (see page 83).

Notes

• Shot marks cannot be recorded when the SxS memory card is write protected.

• Shot marks cannot be added at the first frame of each clip or last frame of the last clip.

Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips

• 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 select clip thumbnails (see page 92) and to start clip playback (see page 93).

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To search for scenes in clips with the expand thumbnail screen

To display the expand thumbnail screen, select a clip in the thumbnail screen and press the EXPAND button (see page 17) 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.

See “Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen (UDF and FAT-HD Mode only)” (page 100) for more information about the expand thumbnail screen.

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To search for shot marks in clips with the shot mark thumbnail screen (HD mode only)

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 18) or select “THUMBNAIL” > “Thumbnail View” > “Essence Mark Thumbnail” in the setup menu.

See “Displaying the Shot Mark Thumbnail Screen (UDF and FAT-HD Mode Only)” (page 101) for more information about the shot mark thumbnail screen.

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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 98).

Set Index Picture — Changes index pictures in the expand thumbnail screen or

UDF / FAT-HD

Thumbnail View Forward Expansion • Displays the expand thumbnail screen (see page 100).

Back Expansion In the expand thumbnail screen, decreases the number of

UDF / FAT-HD

Set Shot Mark Add Shot Mark1 In the expand thumbnail screen or the essence mark

UDF / FAT-HD

Set Clip Flag OK Adds an OK mark.

UDF

Add OK Mark — Adds an OK mark and protects a clip (see page 99).

FAT-H D

Delete OK Mark — Deletes an OK mark and unprotects a clip (see page 99).

FAT-H D

Lock Clip — Protects a clip.

UDF

Unlock Clip — Cancels protection of a clip.

UDF

Essence Mark Thumbnail Displays the essence mark thumbnail screen (see

Clip Thumbnail Displays the normal thumbnail screen.

All Clip Thumbnail Displays the all clips thumbnail screen (see page 97).

Delete Shot Mark1 In the expand thumbnail screen or the essence mark

Add Shot Mark2 In the expand thumbnail screen or the essence mark

Delete Shot Mark2 In the expand thumbnail screen or the essence mark

NG Adds an NG mark.

KP(Keep) Adds a KP mark.

None Deletes an OK, an NG or a KP mark.

the essence mark thumbnail screen (see page 102).

• In the expand thumbnail screen, increases the number of divisions (see page 101).

divisions.

page 101).

thumbnail screen, adds a Shot Mark1 mark (see page 102).

thumbnail screen, deletes a Shot Mark1 mark (see page 102).

thumbnail screen, adds a Shot Mark2 mark (see page 102).

thumbnail screen, deletes a Shot Mark2 mark (see page 102).

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Menu items Sub-items Description

Copy Clip — Copies a clip (see page 99).

Delete Clip — Deletes a clip (see page 100).

Divide Clip — Divides a clip (see page 102).

FAT-H D

Filter Clips — Displays the OK clip thumbnail screen (see page 97).

FAT-H D

Filter Clips OK Displays the OK clip thumbnail screen.

UDF

Lock All Clips — Protects all clips displayed.

UDF

Unlock All Clips — Cancels protection of all clips displayed.

UDF

Copy All All Clips Batch copies groups of clips/files (see page 99).

Delete All Clips Execute/Cancel Deletes all unprotected clips (see page 100).

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NG Displays the NG clip thumbnail screen.

KP(Keep) Displays the KP clip thumbnail screen.

None Displays a None clip (clip which has not been marked OK,

NG, or KP) thumbnail screen.

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Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button: Playback from

the selected clip starts.

See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 104) for information about menu operations.

To display the THUMBNAIL menu

1 Press the THUMBNAIL button to

display the thumbnail screen.

2 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON,

or press the MENU button.

3 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 98). To return to the previous state, push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE side.

Notes

• Some items cannot be operated, when an SxS memory card is write protected.

• Some items cannot be selected, depending on the state of the camcorder when the menu was displayed.

Changing the Thumbnail Screen Type

To display OK clip thumbnails (HD mode only)

When the normal thumbnail screen is displayed, you can select “THUMBNAIL” > “Filter Clips” to switch to the OK clip thumbnail screen.

See “Adding/Deleting the OK Mark (FAT-HD Mode Only)” (page 99) for information about how to add OK marks.

OK/NG/KP/None-Clip thumbnail screen

Only the clips flagged OK/NG/KP—or clips with no flag (“None”)—among the clips on the current SxS memory card are displayed. You can select the type of flag to display with “THUMBNAIL” > “Filter Clips” (see page 96).

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To display the all clips thumbnail screen

When the normal thumbnail screen is displayed, you can switch to the all clips thumbnail screen by selecting “THUMBNAIL” > “All Clip Thumbnail.”

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.

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.

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Displaying Clip Properties

Select “Clip Properties” in the THUMBNAIL menu.

a Image of the current clip

b Image of the previous clip

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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

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 hidden characters, press the MENU knob to display all characters of the clip (long display mode). 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. In FAT-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.

e Lock mark (UDF and FAT-SD mode

only)

This appears when the clip is marked with an OK mark or protected.

f OK/NG/KP mark (UDF and FAT-SD

mode only)

UDF: When an OK, NG, or KP flag is added to the selected clip, the corresponding mark is added to the clip. FAT-HD mode: When an OK mark is added to the selected clip, the OK mark is added to the clip.

g Date and start time of recording

h File format

The file format of the clip (MXF, MP4 or AVI) appears.

i Special recording information (UDF

and FAT-SD mode only)

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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/Deleting a Flag (UDF Only)

You can add an OK/NG/KP flag to clips recorded in UDF. By adding flags, you can set the camcorder to display only clips with certain flag settings on the thumbnail screen (OK/NG/KP/ None-Clip thumbnail screen) (see page 97). When adding a flag, you can select from “OK,” “NG,” “KP” (Keep) in “Set Clip Flag” of the THUMBNAIL menu (see page 95) on the thumbnail screen. When deleting a flag, select “None.”

Note

Flagged clips are not protected. To protect clips from deletion, select “Lock Clip” in the THUMBNAIL menu (see page 95) on the thumbnail screen. To remove the protection, select “Unlock Clip.”

Adding/Deleting the OK Mark (FAT-HD Mode Only)

By adding an OK mark to clips recorded in FATHD Mode, you can set the camcorder to display only the necessary clips on the thumbnail screen (see page 97). Clips with an OK mark added are blocked from being deleted or segmented. To delete or segment them, remove the OK mark. From the THUMBNAIL menu (see page 97) on the thumbnail screen, you can select “Add OK Mark” to add an OK mark, or “Delete OK Mark” to delete the OK mark.

Copying Clips

You can copy clips to other SxS memory cards. Clips are copied to destination SxS memory cards using the same names as the original clips.

Notes

• If a clip with the same name already exists at the copy destination SxS 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 SxS memory card. Exchange the card for one with more free capacity.

• When multiple clips are recorded in 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.

Copying a specified clip

You can copy a clip selected on the thumbnail screen to another SxS memory card. Select “THUMBNAIL” > “Copy Clip” > “Execute” in the setup menu, then press the MENU knob.

To cancel a copy operation

Press the RESET/RETURN button.

To batch copy groups of clips/files

Select “THUMBNAIL” > “Copy All” > “All Clips” > “Execute” in the setup menu, then press the MENU knob. When both HD-mode and SD-mode clips exist on the source SxS memory card, only clips in the currently selected mode are copied. This is a convenient way to extract clips in one of the modes. You can also copy of the files in the General directory, either together with or separately from clips.

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Thumbnail Operations

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To cancel the copy operation

Press the RESET/RETURN button.

To copy all files in the General directory

To copy all files only, without copying clips, select “THUMBNAIL” > “Copy All” > “General Files.” To copy all files together with all clips, select “THUMBNAIL” > “Copy All” > “All Clips & General Files.”

Deleting Clips

You can delete clips that is selected in the thumbnail screen. Select “THUMBNAIL” > “Delete Clip” > “Execute” in the setup menu, then press the MENU knob.

Note

HD clips with OK marks cannot be deleted. If you want to delete s uch clips, first delete the OK marks (see page 99).

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To batch delete groups of clips

You can delete clips that is selected in the thumbnail screen. Select “THUMBNAIL” > “Delete All Clips” > “Execute” in the setup menu, then press the MENU knob.

Notes

• When both HD-mode and SD-mode clips exist on the SxS 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.

To cancel the deletion

Press the RESET/RETURN button.

Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen (UDF and FAT-HD Mode only)

The expand thumbnail screen allows you to search inside clips by using thumbnails (see

page 93), to change index pictures (see page 102), and to add and delete shot marks (see page 102).

To display the screen

In the thumbnail screen, select a thumbnail and press the EXPAND button (see page 17) or select “THUMBNAIL” > “Thumbnail View” > “Forward Expansion.” An expand thumbnail screen for the selected clip appears.

Expand thumbnail screen in FAT-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

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.

Index picture

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.

Frame with Shot Mark1

Frame with Shot Mark2

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Sony PMW-400LCE User manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Foreword

Before Use

Chapter1 Overview

Features

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-400K)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Screen Display

Chapter2 Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply

Using a Battery Pack

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

Chapter3 Adjustments and Settings

Setting the Video Format

Selecting the Recording Mode

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

Switching between Zoom Modes

Using Manual Zoom

Using Servo Zoom

Adjusting the Focus

Adjusting in Full MF Mode

Adjusting in MF Mode

Adjusting in AF Mode

Using Macro Mode

Adjusting the Audio Level

Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 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

Synchronizing the Timecode

Setting the User Bits

Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)

Chapter4 Shooting

Handling SxS Memory Cards

About SxS Memory Cards

Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory Cards

Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Use

Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards

Checking the Remaining Recording Time

Restoring SxS Memory Cards

Using a Media Adaptor

XQD Memory Cards