Sony PMW-500 User Manual

SOLID-STATE MEMORY CAMCORDER

PMW-500

OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 2)

4260128030

The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the PMW-500 Solid-State Memory Camcorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese versions) in PDF format.

For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM” on page 14.

PMW-500 (SYM) 4-260-128-03 (1)

Sony Corporation

Printed on recycled paper.

Printed in Japan

SOLID-STATE MEMORY CAMCORDER PMW-500

WARNING

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

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

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING

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

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

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

If you have any questions about this product, you may call;

Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name : SONY Model : PMW-500 Responsible party : Sony Electronics Inc. Address : 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone Number : 858-942-2230

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

For the customers in Canada

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

For the customers in Europe

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

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity)

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

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

For the customers in Taiwan only

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.

AVERTISSEMENT

Une pression acoustique excessive en provenance des écouteurs ou du casque peut provoquer une baisse de l’acuité auditive. Pour utiliser ce produit en toute sécurité, évitez l’écoute prolongée à des pressions sonores excessi

Pour les clients au Canada

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

Pour les clients en Europe

Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne.

La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux normes européennes suivantes :

• EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)

• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)

Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements électromagnétiques suivants : E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).

Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne.

WARNUNG

Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.

Um dieses Produkt sicher zu verwenden, vermeiden Sie längeres Hören bei sehr hohen Schalldruckpegeln.

Für Kunden in Europa

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CEKennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMVRichtlinie der EG-Kommission. Angewandte Normen:

• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung)

• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störfestigkeit)

Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen: E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).

Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland.

Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.

WARNUNG

Zu hoher Schalldruck von Ohrhörern und Kopfhörern kann Gehörschäden verursachen.

Table of Contents

Foreword .................................................................................................... 11

Before Use....................................................................................... 11

Mode Indications in This Manual ............................................................ 11

Chapter 1 : Overview

Features ...................................................................................................... 12

Using the CD-ROM ................................................................................... 14

Reading the CD-ROM Manuals............................................................... 14

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...................................... 15

Power Supply .................................................................................. 15

Accessory Attachments................................................................... 16

Operating and Connectors Section.................................................. 17

LCD Monitor................................................................................... 26

HDVF-20A Viewfinder (Optional)................................................. 28

CBK-VF01 Viewfinder (Optional) ................................................. 29

Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen........................................ 30

Chapter 2 : Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply ........................................................................ 35

Using a Battery Pack....................................................................... 35

Using AC Power ............................................................................. 36

Attaching the Viewfinder .......................................................................... 37

Attaching the Viewfinder................................................................ 37

Adjusting the Viewfinder Position.................................................. 37

Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket ........................ 38

Detaching the Eyepiece................................................................... 39

Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen................................... 39

Setting the Area of Use .............................................................................. 40

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock ........................................... 41

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens............................................................ 42

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length................................................. 42

Preparing the Audio Input System .......................................................... 43

Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector...................... 43

Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors................ 44

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Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone

System) ..................................................................................... 45

Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment....................................... 47

Tripod Mounting ....................................................................................... 48

Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 49

Using the Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 49

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position....................................................... 50

Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings

Setting the Video Format .......................................................................... 51

Selecting the Recording Mode........................................................ 53

Changing the Video Format............................................................ 53

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance ............................. 54

Adjusting the Black Balance........................................................... 54

Adjusting the White Balance .......................................................... 55

Setting the Electronic Shutter................................................................... 57

Shutter Modes ................................................................................. 57

Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed............................... 57

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment............ 59

Adjusting the Audio Level ........................................................................ 60

Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 Connectors ......................................... 60

Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector .... 60

Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4 ........................................... 61

Setting the Time Data................................................................................ 62

Setting the Timecode....................................................................... 62

Setting the User Bits........................................................................ 63

Synchronizing the Timecode........................................................... 63

Setting Shot Data ....................................................................................... 65

Creating a Shot ID........................................................................... 65

Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information

(Status Screens).................................................................................... 66

Chapter 4 : Shooting

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Handling SxS Memory Cards................................................................... 68

About SxS Memory Cards .............................................................. 68

Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory Cards...................................... 69

Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Use.......................................... 70

Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards................................. 70

If You Load a Memory Card Formatted in the Different Recording

Mode from the Mode Selected on the Camcorder.................... 71

Checking the Remaining Recording Time...................................... 71

Restoring SxS Memory Cards......................................................... 72

Handling USB Flash Drives ...................................................................... 73

Formatting (Initializing) USB Flash Drives.................................... 73

Restoring USB Flash Drives ........................................................... 74

Basic Operations........................................................................................ 74

Playing Recorded Clips................................................................... 76

Deleting Recorded Clips ................................................................. 77

Advanced Operations ................................................................................ 77

Recording Shot Marks..................................................................... 77

Setting OK Marks ........................................................................... 78

Starting to Record from Pre-stored Video

(Picture Cache Function) .......................................................... 78

Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval Rec Function).................... 79

Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function) ............. 81

Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion ............................................. 82

Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec Function ........................ 83

Framing Shots with the Freeze Mix Function................................. 84

Recording Proxy Data ............................................................................... 85

Recording Proxy Data While Recording Clips............................... 85

Recording Proxy Data for Existing Clips........................................ 86

Deleting All Proxy Data from a USB Flash Drive.......................... 86

Planning Metadata Operations ................................................................ 87

Loading a Planning Metadata File into Camcorder’s Internal

Memory..................................................................................... 87

Defining Clip Names in Planning Metadata ................................... 88

Defining Shot Mark Names in Planning Metadata ......................... 90

Chapter 5 : Clip Operations

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

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

Playing Clips................................................................................... 94

Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips....................................... 95

Thumbnail Operations.............................................................................. 96

THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration............................................... 96

Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations.......................................... 98

Changing the Thumbnail Screen Type............................................ 98

Displaying Clip Properties............................................................ 100

Adding and Deleting OK, NG or KP Marks................................. 101

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Protecting Clips............................................................................. 102

Copying Clips ............................................................................... 102

Deleting Clips................................................................................ 103

Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen.................................... 104

Displaying the Essence Mark Thumbnail Screen ......................... 105

Adding and Deleting Shot Marks.................................................. 106

Changing Clip Index Pictures ....................................................... 106

Dividing Clips............................................................................... 106

Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings

Setup Menu Organization and Levels.................................................... 107

Setup Menu Organization ............................................................. 107

Setup Menu Levels........................................................................ 107

Basic Setup Menu Operations ................................................................ 109

Menu List.................................................................................................. 111

USER Menu (Factory Default Configuration).............................. 111

OPERATION Menu...................................................................... 112

PAINT Menu................................................................................. 129

MAINTENANCE Menu............................................................... 135

FILE Menu.................................................................................... 150

Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches ......................................... 155

Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 0 Switch ........ 155

Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 Switch ........ 156

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

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

Button...................................................................................... 156

Functions That Can Be Assigned to the RET Button on the Lens 159

Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Saving and Loading Settings................................................................... 160

Saving Setting Data....................................................................... 160

Loading Setting Data..................................................................... 161

Resetting a File after Changing Its Contents................................. 162

Saving and Loading Scene Files ............................................................. 162

Saving Scene Files ........................................................................ 162

Loading Scene Files...................................................................... 163

Saving and Loading Lens Files............................................................... 164

Setting Lens File Data................................................................... 164

Saving Lens Files.......................................................................... 164

Loading Lens Files........................................................................ 164

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Loading Lens Files Automatically................................................ 165

Saving and Loading User Files ............................................................... 165

Saving User Files .......................................................................... 165

Loading Setting Data..................................................................... 166

Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors ............................................................... 167

Operating Clips with a Computer.......................................................... 169

Using the ExpressCard Slot of a Computer .................................. 169

USB Connection with a Computer................................................ 169

Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection).......................... 171

Recording the Camera Picture on an External Device.................. 171

Nonlinear Editing.......................................................................... 172

Recording External Input Signals ................................................. 172

Configuring a Shooting and Recording System.................................... 173

Chapter 9 : Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder............................................................................ 174

Maintenance............................................................................................. 174

Cleaning the Viewfinder ............................................................... 174

Note about the Battery Terminal................................................... 175

Operation Warnings................................................................................ 176

Error Indication............................................................................. 176

Warning Indication........................................................................ 177

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation ............................................................... 184

Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock...................................... 186

Specifications............................................................................................ 186

General .......................................................................................... 186

Camera Block................................................................................ 187

Audio Block .................................................................................. 188

Display .......................................................................................... 188

Media Block.................................................................................. 188

Inputs/Outputs............................................................................... 188

Supplied Accessories .................................................................... 189

Recommended Additional Equipment.......................................... 189

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Chart of Optional Components and Accessories .................................. 191

About i.LINK ........................................................................................... 192

MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License .............................................. 193

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License............................................... 193

About Bitmap Fonts ................................................................................ 193

About OpenSSL ....................................................................................... 194

Index.......................................................................................................... 197

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Foreword

Mode Indications in This Manual

Before Use

After purchasing the PMW-500 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 40).

Note

Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PMW-500 (referred to as “the camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.

Some functions and information are available only when this camcorder is in a specific operating mode. This manual indicates those modes by using the following marks. When these marks appear, the associated function or information is available only in that mode.

HD mode: When OPERATION >Format >HD/ SD in the setup menu is set to [HD].

UDF

UDF mode: When OPERATION >Format >File System in the setup menu is set to [UDF].

FAT

FAT mode: When OPERATION >Format >File System in the setup menu is set to [FAT].

FAT-H D

FAT-HD mode: When OPERATION >Format >File System in the setup menu is set to [FAT] and OPERATION >Format >HD/SD in the setup menu is set to [HD].

FAT-S D

FAT-SD mode: When OPERATION >Format >File System in the setup menu is set to [FAT] and OPERATION >Format >HD/SD in the setup menu is set to [SD].

Foreword / Mode Indications in This Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter1 Overview

Features

/3-inch full-HD “PowerHAD FX” CCDs

• IT (Interline Transfer) 2/3-inch progressive image sensors with 207 million pixels, for full HD resolution (1920 × 1080)

• “PowerHAD FX” CCDs, featuring a signal processing ASIC with 14-bit A/D converters These new image sensor technologies enable the capture of very high-quality images, with F11 (59.94i) and F12 (50i) sensitivity and an SN ratio of 59 dB.

1) With noise suppression on (off value is 54 dB) Noise

suppression uses proprietary Sony signal processing technology to suppress noise in highfrequency regions.

SxS memory cards as recording media

Using SxS memory cards, the camcorder offers nonlinear capabilities such as instant random access and file-based operation. You can choose FAT or UDF as the file system for recording media.

For recording in FAT mode, it offers a choice of bit rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (SP mode). For recording in UDF mode, it offers a choice of bit rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 50 Mbps (HD422 mode). By utilizing an efficient compression format, the camcorder records high-quality HD images for long recording time of approx. 60 minutes at 50 Mbps (HD422 mode) or approx. 90 minutes at 35 Mbps (HQ mode) on a single 32-GB SxS memory card (when the recording mode is UDF). It can also record and play two SD formats: MPEG IMX 50 Mbps and DVCAM 25 Mbps.

1) CBK-MD01 SD Record and Playback Key required. For details, contact a Sony service representative

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.

Light weight, low power consumption

Design features custom video signal processing ICs, and SxS memory card recording enable fanless operation and power consumption of 27 W or less. The camcorder’s light weight (3.4 kg (7 lb 7.9 oz)) and low center of gravity make it easy to carry on the shoulder while ensuring superior stability.

HD recording using the “MPEG-2 Long GOP” codec and SD recording in MPEG IMX50/DVCAM format

The camcorder records 1920 × 1080, 1440 × 1080, and 1280 × 720 HD images using “MPEG2 Long GOP” codec compression.

Features

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

• Clip Continuous Rec function

• Frame Recording function

• Time lapse function (interval recording)

• Slow & quick motion function

• Freeze mix function

• Live & Play function

• Digital extender function

• Focus magnification function

• Assignable switches

• 3.5-inch high-resolution color LCD monitor

• Remote control

1) When the optional CBK-HD02 SDI/Composite Input and 50-pin Interface is installed

Recording data to USB flash drives and reading data from USB flash drives (UDF mode)

You can connect USB flash drives to the external device connector to record proxy data or read planning metadata. You can also save setup menu settings to USB flash drives and load menu settings from USB flash drives into the camcorder.

Wireless LAN support

You can connect this camcorder to a computer over a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi connection) by installing the optional CBK-UPG01 Hardware Upgrade Key and connecting the optional CBKWA01 Wi-Fi Adapter to the external device connector. A Wi-Fi connection allows you to transfer planning metadata from a computer to this camcorder, and to transfer clips and other files from this camcorder to a computer. You can also use the Live Logging function to transfer proxy AV data to a computer as you shoot, for logging of the video currently being shot.

When the CBK-HD02 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.

Chapter 1 Overview

Inherits unique features of XDCAM series

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

Supports two viewfinder types

Depending on the application, you can use either the optional HDVF series viewfinder or the CBKVF01 color viewfinder.

Camcorder system configuration

When you install the optional CBK-HD02 SDI/ Composite Input and 50-pin Interface, you can mount the XDCA-55 HD Camera Adaptor and connect the XDCU-50 HD Camera Extension Unit to configure a system for shooting and recording.

Features

Chapter 1 Overview

Using the CD-ROM Reading the CD-ROM

Manuals

Two CD-ROMs are supplied with the camcorder.

The CD-ROM labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder” contains the PDF files of OPERATION MANUAL and SUPPLEMENT for the camcorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese).

The CD-ROM labeled “Utility Software for XDCAM” contains application and device driver software required to access to SxS memory cards from a computer and to manage material shot with the camcorder. Information about how to install the software is provided in PDF format.

Note

You must install the SxS device driver and SxS UDF driver software on your computer if it is equipped with an ExpressCard slot and you want to use it to access SxS memory cards, if you want to connect the camcorder to your computer, and if you want to connect an optional SBAC-US10 SxS Memory Card USB Reader/Writer to the computer.

Preparations

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

Memo

If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the following URL: http://www.adobe.com/

Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

To read the documents

Do the following:

1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM

drive.

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

2 Select and click on the manual that you

wish to read.

This opens the PDF file.

Memo

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

Note

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

Using the CD-ROM / Reading the CD-ROM Manuals

Locations and Functions

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of Parts and Controls

c DC IN (DC power input) connector

(XLR type, 4-pin, male)

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

Chapter 1 Overview

Power Supply

Adaptor connector (see page 15

a LIGHT switch

Determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT connector (see page 16) is turned on and off. AUTO : When the POWER switch of the video

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

MANUAL: You can turn the video light on or off

manually, using its own switch.

Note

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

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

For details, see “Preparing a Power Supply” (page 35).

For details, see “Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)” (page 45).

Note

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

Adaptor connector

Enables connection of an XDCA-55 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-HD02 SDI/COMPOSITE Input and 50 Pin Interface.

b POWER switch

Turns the main power supply on and off.

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Accessory Attachments

Chapter 1 Overview

a Shoulder strap fitting

Attach the supplied shoulder strap (see page 49).

b Accessory fitting shoe

Attach an optional accessory such as a video light (see page 49).

c Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

lever

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

d Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of the viewfinder (see page 37).

e Viewfinder fitting shoe

Attach the viewfinder.

f VF (viewfinder) connectors (26-pin,

rectangular and 20-pin, round)

The analog interface connector (20-pin) is for connection of an HDVF series viewfinder, and the digital interface connector (26-pin) is for connection of an HD viewfinder CBK-VF01. Use a connection cable to connect your viewfinder to the corresponding connector.

Note

Do not connect viewfinders to both connectors at the same time.

g 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.

h Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

knob (LOCK knob)

Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the viewfinder (see page 37).

i Fitting for optional microphone holder

Fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder (see page 44).

j Shoulder pad

Raise the shoulder pad fixing lever to adjust the position in the front-to-rear direction. Adjust the position for maximum convenience when operating the camcorder on your shoulder (see page 50).

k 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 49).

l Lens cable clamp

Clamp a lens cable.

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

connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female)

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

n LENS connector (12-pin)

Connect a lens cable to this connector.

Note

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

o Tripod mount

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

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

p Lens mount (special bayonet mount)

Attach the lens.

Consult a Sony service representative for information about available lenses.

q 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.

r Lens mount cap

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

Operating and Connectors Section

Front

For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 57).

c FILTER selector

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

FILTER selector setting

1CLEAR 2

ND filter

/4 ND (attenuates light to

approximately

/16 ND (attenuates light to

approximately

/64 ND (attenuates light to

approximately

/4)

/16)

/64)

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

For details, see “Adjusting the White Balance” (page 55).

d MENU knob

Changes the item selection or a setting within the menu (see page 109).

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a REC START (recording start) button

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

b SHUTTER selector

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

e AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/

black balance adjustment) switch

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

If the WHITE BAL switch (see page 19) 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

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white balance setting returns to the original setting.

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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

Adjusts the input level of audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 (see page 60).

Right side (near the front)

b COLOR TEMP. (color temperature)

button

Press to light the button and change the color temperature for shooting (factory default setting). You can use this as an assignable switch (see page 155).

c ALARM (alarm tone volume

adjustment) knob

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

ALARM

Minimum Maximum

d MONITOR (monitor volume

adjustment) knob

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

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 155). Off is assigned to the ASSIGN 1/2/3 switches as the factory default setting. The ASSIGN.1/3 switches are provided with an indicator to show whether a function is assigned to the switch (ON) or not (OFF).

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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 output

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

Audio output

audio (stereo)

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.)

f ASSIGN. (assignable) 0 switch

You can assign the desired function to this switch on OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup menu (see page 156). Off is assigned to this switch when the camcorder is shipped from the factory. This is a momentary type switch. Each press of the switch turns the function assigned to this switch on or off.

g GAIN selector

Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting condition s 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 119). (The factory settings are L=0 dB, M=6 dB, and H=12 dB.) When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

h OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic

contrast control) switch

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

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

this is selected, you can switch DCC

on and

off.

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

• Shooting people in the shade on a sunny day

• Shooting a subject indoors, against a background

through a window

• Any high contrast scene

i WHITE BAL (white balance memory)

switch

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

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

A or B: Recall the white balance adjustment

settings already stored in A or B. Push the

AUTO W/B BAL switch (see page 17) on the WHITE side, to automatically adjust the white balance, and save the adjustment settings in memory A or memory B.

B (ATW

): When this switch is set to B and

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

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

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

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

j MENU ON/OFF switch

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

Note

This switch has different functions depending on whether or not a menu is displayed.

k MENU CANCEL/PRST (preset) /

ESCAPE switch

To use the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch, open the cover.

Note

It is not possible to turn off the menu screen by closing the cover.

Use the switch in the following way when the menu is not displayed. CANCEL/PRST: 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 66). The window consists of five pages,

which are switched each time the switch is

pushed upward. Each page is displayed for

about 10 seconds. ESCAPE: To clear the page immediately after

display, push this switch down to the OFF

position.

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Use the switch in the following way when the menu is displayed.

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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

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

Right side (near the rear)

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a Built-in speaker

The speaker can be used to monitor E-E1) sound during recording, and playback sound during playback. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings (see page 176). 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 LCD monitor

Displays remaining battery capacity, remaining media capacity, audio levels, time data, and so on (see page 26). Also allows you to check camera and playback pictures.

You can adjust the position and angle of the LCD monitor.

c WARNING indicator

Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs (see page 176).

d ACCESS lamp

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

i F FWD (fast forward) button and

indicator

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

j PREV button

This jumps to the first frame of the current clip. If you press this together with the F REV button, the jump is to the first frame of the first recorded clip on the recording media. If you press this button twice in rapid succession, the jump is to the first frame of the last preceding clip (or the first frame of the current clip when no preceding clips exist).

k STOP button

Press this button to stop playback.

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e Protection cover of the audio control

section

Open to access the audio control section (see page 22).

f Protection cover of the thumbnail

screen operations section

Open to access the thumbnail screen operations section (see page 22).

g F REV (fast reverse) button and

indicator

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

h PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator

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

l NEXT button

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

m DISP SEL (display selection)/EXPAND

(expand function) button

With each press of this button, the display in the LCD monitor changes as follows.

Display indication Meaning

Video with superimposed information (CHAR)

Video without superimposed information (MONI) Status display (STATUS)

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.

The LCD monitor displays the same text information as the viewfinder.

The video only appears.

Counter indications, warnings, audio levels, and similar information appear. No video image appears.

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For MP4 clips, each tim e you press this button the division is repeated. Hold down the SHIFT button

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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 LCD monitor. (The timecode generator continues runni ng.) Pressing this button again releases the hold.

For details of the counter display, see page 27.

o RESET/RETURN button

Resets the value shown in the time counter display in the LCD monitor. According to the settings of the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch (see page 23) and the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch (see page 23), this button resets the display as follows.

Settings of switches To r e s e t DISPLAY switch: COUNTER Counter to

DISPLAY switch: TC 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 62).

0:00:00:00 Timecode to

00:00:00:00

User bits data 00 00 00 00

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

p DISPLAY switch

This cycles the data displayed in the time counter display in the LCD monitor through the sequence COUNTER, TC, and U-BIT (see page 27). COUNTER: Display the elapsed recording/

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

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

q BRIGHT (brightness) button

Switches the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight. Each press of the button selects the next setting in the order shown in the following table. If you press the button with the LCD monitor off, the LCD backlight comes on in the H state.

Setting LCD monitor backlight

H High (select this to view the LCD

monitor outdoors in the daytime) M Brightness between H and L L Low (select this to view the LCD monitor

indoors or outdoors at night) OFF Off (the display is also off)

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a THUMBNAIL indicator

This lights when thumbnail screen is displayed.

b THUMBNAIL button

Press this button to display the thumbnail screen (see page 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 98). When the menu is displayed, press this button to select an item or to confirm the setting change.

d MENU button

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

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

recording run) switch

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

of whether the camcorder is recording. Use this setting when 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 62) and “Setting the User Bits” (page 63).

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 a thumbnail display is on the screen, you can view the following thumbnail displays of the essence-marked frames of the selected clip, depending on the item selected in a list displayed on the screen. All: Thumbnail display of all frames marked with

essence marks.

Rec Start (in UDF mode): Thumbnail display of

frames marked with Rec Start marks and of the first frames o f clips (when the first frames are not marked with Rec Start 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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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 or a USB flash drive. When a CBK-WA01 is connected: Wireless

LAN connection is available.

When a USB flash drive is connected:

Recording, saving and loading the following data are available.

• Recording of proxy data (see page 85)

• Loading of planning metadata (see

page 87)

• Save and load setting data (see page 160)

Notes

• When you connect a CBK-WA01, install the optional CBK-UPG01 Hardware Upgrade Key.

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

For details on how to use t he CBK-WA01, refer to the Supplement supplied in the CD-ROM (labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder”).

a ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches

You can assign the desired functions to these switches on OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup menu (see page 156). Off is assigned to these switches when the camcorder is shipped from the factory.

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d SxS memory card slots

These two slots (A and B) can receive SxS memory cards or other recording media (see page 69).

e ACCESS lamps

Indicate the state of slots A and B (see page 69). You can check whether the lamps are lit even when the slot cover is closed.

f EJECT buttons

To remove the recording media from the slot, press the EJECT button to release the lock, then press the button once more. This makes the media come out of the slot partially (see page 70).

g Slot cover

Slide to the left and right to open and close.

h SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card

select) button

When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card slots A and B, press this button to select the card you want to use (see page 70).

i SDI IN (OPTION) (SDI input

(optional)) connector (BNC type)

When the optional CBK-HD02 SDI/ COMPOSITE Input and 50 Pin Interface is installed, the camcorder can record HDSDI or SDSDI signals input to this connector.

j GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input)

connector (BNC type)

This connector inputs a reference signal when the camcorder is to be genlocked or when timecode is to be synchronized with external equipment. Available refer ence 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.) Use MAINTENANCE >GENLOCK in the setup menu to adjust the genlock H-phase (phase of horizontal sync signal). When the optional CBK-HD02 SDI/ COMPOSITE Input and 50 Pin Interface is installed, the camcorder can record analog composite video signals input to this connector.

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 62).

l VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type)

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

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.

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a TALLY (back tally) indicators (red)

Light up during recording. They will not light if

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the TALLY switch is set to OFF. These indicators also flash to indicate warnings (see page 21). 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 176).

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.

d AUDIO IN selectors

Select the audio source you connect to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. LINE: When connecting a stereo amplifier or

other external audio signal source

MIC: When connecting a microphone that does

not require 48 V power supply

+48V: When connecting a microphone that

requires 48 V power supply

e HD/SD SDI OUT connector (BNC type)

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

By loosening the screws which retain the cover to the bottom of the camcorder, you can adjust the position of the cover depending on the size and shape of the microphone or audio cable plugs. After adjusting the position, tighten the screws to secure the cover.

h AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5-

pin, male)

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

i REMOTE connector (8-pin)

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

Note

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

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

IEEE1394 compliant, S400)

FAT

When the recording mode is FAT, to input and output HDV/DV streams, connect to an HDV/DV device.

LCD Monitor

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

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

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

g Bottom cover

This is provided for protecting the cables connected to the connectors on the rear panel.

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a Resolution

Indicates the resolution of HD output video.

Indication Resolution (horizontal × vertical)

1080 1080 lines (1920 × 1080) 720 720 lines (1280 × 720)

b Recording format

Indicates the current recording format or the recording format of clip being currently played.

•UDF mode HD422 50 HD420 HQ IMX50 DVCAM

• FAT mode HQ1920 HQ1440 HQ1280 SP1440 DVCAM

c Recording mode

UDF: UDF mode FAT: FAT mode

d File format

MXF: When the recording mode is UDF MP4: When the recording mode is FAT-HD

mode

DV-AVI : When the recording mode is FAT-SD

mode

e System frequency

Indicates the system frequency of video being currently played or recorded.

59.94i

29.97P

23.98P

50i 25P

59.94P

50P

Indication Status

Recording mode

16bit FAT Any format

UDF • HD420 HQ

24bit UDF • HD422 50

Recording format

•DVCAM

• IMX (Audio Length is set to16 bit)

• IMX (Audio Length is set to24 bit)

h Audio level indicators

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

i Time counter display

Switches displays of time counter values, timecode, and user bits data, depending on the position of the DISPLAY switch. Displays the type of data currently shown in the time counter, as follows.

TCG: Recorded timecode TCR: Playback timecode UBG: Recorded user bits UBR: Playback user bits CNT: Counter CLK: Time display (when the PRESET/REGEN/

CLOCK switch is set to CLOCK)

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.

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f Status display

PB: Appears during play. 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.

HOLD: Appears when the operation mode of the

internal timecode generator is set to R-RUN and stopped.

g Audio format

Indicates the audio recording format or the audio format of clip being currently played.

The three dots indicates that timecode is displayed in the hold mode.

j Warning indicator area

Displays warnings when trouble with recording or moisture condensation occurs.

For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 176.

You can also display the name of the next clip to be recorded (see page 127).

k Remaining media capacity indicator

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

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l Remaining battery capacity indicator

Shows bar segments indicating the remaining

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battery capacity.

HDVF-20A Viewfinder (Optional)

g Tally indicator

Lights up while camcorder is recording. Set the TALLY switch to OFF when not in use. The brightness can also be adjusted with the TALLY switch. This indica tor also flashes to indi cate warnings, in the same manner as the camera operator tally indicator and the recording/red tally indicators in the viewfinder.

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.

a Plug

Connect to the VF connector (20-pin) on the camcorder.

b Stopper

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

c Camera operator tally indicator

Lights up while camcorder is recording. This indicator can be covered when not in use. This indicator also flashes to indicate warnings, in the same manner as the tally indicator and the recording/red tally indicators in the viewfinder.

d Eyecup

e Indicators and status display

For details, see “Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen” on page 30.

f Diopter adjustment ring

Allows for optimal focus adjustment.

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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: A zebra pattern appears and stays. OFF: The zebra pattern disappears. MOMENT: A zebra pattern appears and stays for

about five seconds.

m DISPLAY/ASPECT switch

Turns the marker indication on and off, and switches between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for viewfinder screen display. DISPLAY: When the marker indication is

enabled with the camcorder, the marker indication on the viewfinder screen turns on and off every time you push the switch up to this position.

ASPECT: Each push of the switch down to this

position toggles the mask display on and off.

(Make mask display settings using OPERATION >Marker >Aspect Mask in the setup menu (see page 119).)

n Viewfinder cable

o Microphone holder

CBK-VF01 Viewfinder (Optional)

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 VTR button on the lens, or the VTR button on the remote control unit. When an abnormality occurs, the tally indicator flashes to indicate a warning.

h PEAKING control

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

i CONTRAST control

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

j BRIGHT control

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

k TALLY switch

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

high.

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

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

Turns the display of text information on and off.

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

n MIRROR switch

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

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

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B/T: Reverse the image vertically.

o Viewfinder cable

p Microphone holder

Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen

Indicators (HDVF-20A)

The following indicators are arranged above and below the screen of the HDVF-20A to show the current state and adjustments of the camcorder.

b BATT (battery) indicator

This indicator starts flashing when the battery connected to the camcorder is nearly exhausted, and stays lit when the battery is completely exhausted. To prevent interruption during operation, replace the battery as soon as this indicator starts flashing.

The battery power level at which the indicator starts flashing can be set by MAINTENANCE >Battery in the setup menu. For details, see page 135.

c Recording/red tally indicators

Light when the camcorder is the following states.

• Recording with the MAINTENANCE >Camera Config >HD/SDI Remote I/F menu item set to [R-Tally]

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

These indicators also flash to indicate warnings, in the same manner as the tally indicator and the camera operator tally indicator.

d Viewfinder screen

See “Viewfinder screen display” (page 30).

e VTR SAVE indicator

Do not function on this camcorder.

a Green tally indicator

Lights when the camcorder is the following states.

• Picture Cache mode enabled

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

• Recording with MAINTENANCE >Camera Config >HD/SDI Remote I/F in the setup menu set to [G-Tally]

Flashes when the camcorder is the following states.

• Set to Interval Rec mode or the consecutive mode of Frame Rec mode (1 flash per second)

• Recording in Interval Rec mode or recording in the consecutive mode of Frame Rec mode (4 flashes per second)

• Set to the single-sho t mode of Frame Rec mode, or recording in that mode (2 flashes per second)

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f ! (warning) indicator

This indicator lights when any of the following conditions occurs with the corresponding item set to [On] by OPERATION >“!” LED in the setup menu.

• The gain is set to other than 0 dB.

• The SHUTTER selector is set to ON.

• The WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.

• ATW is enabled.

• The lens extender is used.

• The reference value of auto iris adjustment is not the standard value.

• The FILTER selector is set to other than 1.

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

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