Sony PMW-EX1R User Manual

4-163-183-11(1)

Solid-State Memory Camcorder

PMW-EX1R

Operating Instructions

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

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.

WARNING

When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug.

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

•Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manu or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use

facturer,

caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

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

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

WARNING

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

For the customers in the U.S.A.

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

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

quipment.

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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.

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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 u ndesired operation.

For the customers in Canada

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

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive issued by the

Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)

• EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity)

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

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

uarantee documents.

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 the USA and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

For the customers in Taiwan only

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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

Lors de l’installation de l’appareil, incorporer un dispositif de coupure dans le câblage fixe ou brancher la fiche d’alimentation dans une prise murale facilement accessible proche de l’appareil. En cas de problème lors du fonctionnement de l’appareil, enclencher le dispositif de coupure d’alimentation ou débrancher la fiche d’alimentation.

IMPORTANT

La plaque signalétique se situe sous l’appareil.

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 excessives.

Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la

urité des produits est Sony Deutschland

séc GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les adresses indiquées dans les documents de service ou de garantie séparés.

Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada. RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM

Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables. Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver l’environnement en rapportant les piles usées dans un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche. Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage des accumulateurs, téléphonez le numéro gratuit 1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Unis et Canada uniquement), ou visitez http://www.rbrc.org/ Avertissment: Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui sont endommagées ou qui fuient..

Pour les clients au Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A 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).

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WARNUNG

Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden. Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.

WARNUNG

Beim Einbau des Geräts ist daher im Festkabel ein leicht zugänglicher Unterbrecher einzufügen, oder der Netzstecker muss mit einer in der Nähe des Geräts befindlichen, leicht zugänglichen

Wandsteckdose verbunden werden. Wenn während des Betriebs eine Funktionsstörung auftritt, ist der Unterbrecher zu betätigen bzw. der Netzstecker abzuziehen, damit die Stromversorgung zum Gerät unterbrochen wird.

WICHTIG

Das Namensschild befindet sich auf der Unterseite des Gerätes.

WARNUNG

Zu hoher Schalldruck von Ohrhörern und Kopfhörern kann Gehörschäden verursachen. Um dieses Produkt sicher zu verwenden, vermeiden Sie längeres Hören bei sehr hohen Schalldruckpegeln.

Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten Kundendienst- oder Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten Anschriften.

Für Kunden in Deutschland

Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene Batterien in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den Kommunen. Entladen sind Batterien in der Regel dann, wenn das Gerät abschaltet und signalisiert „Batterie leer“ oder nach längerer Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien „nicht mehr einwandfrei funktioniert“. Um sicherzugehen, kleben Sie die Batteriepole z.B. mit einem Klebestreifen ab oder geben Sie die Batterien einzeln in einen Plastikbeutel.

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.

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Table of Contents

Overview

Preparations

Package Configuration ........................................................... 12

Features .................................................................................... 13

Using the Software .................................................................. 16

Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ................................... 16

System Requirements for Using the Applications ....... 16

Software Installation .................................................... 17

Parts Identifications ................................................................ 18

Camcorder .................................................................... 18

IR Remote Commander (Supplied) .............................. 22

On-Screen Indications ............................................................ 23

Indications in Camera Mode ........................................ 23

Direct Menu Operation ................................................ 24

Power Supply ........................................................................... 26

Using a Battery Pack .................................................... 26

Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................................. 27

Turning Power On ........................................................ 28

Turning Power Off ....................................................... 28

Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 29

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ....................... 30

Adjusting the LCD Monitor ......................................... 30

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

Adjusting the Grip .................................................................. 32

Using the IR Remote Commander ........................................ 33

Handling SxS Memory Cards ................................................ 34

About SxS Memory Cards ........................................... 34

Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card .................. 35

Switching Between SxS Memory Cards ...................... 36

Formatting an SxS Memory Card ................................ 36

Checking the Remaining Time Available for

Recording ............................................................... 37

Restoring an SxS Memory Card .................................. 37

Using an External Hard Disk ................................................. 38

Attaching/Removin

g the PHU-60K/120K/120R ......... 38

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Recording

Formatting the PHU-60K/120K/120R ......................... 39

Checking the Remaining Time Available for

Recording ............................................................... 40

Restoring the PHU-60K/120K/120R ........................... 40

Using a “Memory Stick” with the Media Adaptor .............. 41

Formatting a “Memory Stick” ...................................... 41

Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 42

Selecting the Video Format .................................................... 44

Selectable Formats ....................................................... 44

Switching between HD and SD .................................... 45

Changing the Format .................................................... 46

Switching the ND Filters ........................................................ 47

Adjusting the White Balance ................................................. 47

Selecting the Adjustment Mode ................................... 47

Executing Auto White Balance .................................... 48

Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns ........................ 49

Displaying the Markers ................................................ 49

Displaying the Zebra Patterns ...................................... 50

Setting the Gain ....................................................................... 51

Recording With Fixed Gain ......................................... 51

Recording in AGC Mode ............................................. 52

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

Shooting in a Fixed Shutter Mode ............................... 52

Shooting in EX Slow Shutter Mode ............................. 54

Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode ................................... 54

Adjusting the Iris .................................................................... 54

Recording in Auto Iris Mode ....................................... 54

Adjusting the Iris Manually ......................................... 55

Adjusting the Zoom ................................................................ 55

Switching the Zoom Mode ........................................... 55

Operating the Zoom Manually ..................................... 56

Usin

g the Power Zoom ................................................. 56

Adjusting the Focus ................................................................ 57

Adjusting in Full MF Mode ......................................... 57

Adjusting in MF Mode ................................................. 58

Adjusting in AF Mode ................................................. 59

Using Macro Mode ...................................................... 60

Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot) ......................... 60

Reducing Flickers ................................................................... 61

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

Running Modes of the Timecode ................................. 62

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

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

Displaying the Time Data ............................................ 63

Recording Audio Signals ........................................................ 64

Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones ........................ 65

Using External Inputs ................................................... 65

Using an External Microphone .................................... 65

Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels ........................ 65

Monitoring the Audio ................................................... 66

Outputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone .................. 67

Recording Shot Marks ............................................................ 67

Adding the OK Mark ............................................................. 68

Rec Review ............................................................................... 69

Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons ................... 70

Interval Recording .................................................................. 71

Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 71

Performing Interval Recording .................................... 71

Frame Recording .................................................................... 72

Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 72

Performing Frame Recording ....................................... 73

Picture Cache Recording ........................................................ 74

Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 74

Performing Picture Cache Recording ........................... 74

Slow & Quick Motion Recording .......................................... 75

Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 75

Recording in Slow & Quick Motion Mode .................. 76

Freeze Mix: Image Alignment ............................................... 77

Shot Transition ........................................................................ 78

Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 79

Recording with a Shot Transition ................................ 80

Fader Function ........................................................................ 82

Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 82

Starting Recording with a Fade In ............................... 83

Ending Recording with a Fade Out .............................. 83

Picture Profiles ........................................................................ 84

Registering the Customized Settings as a Picture

Profile ..................................................................... 84

Selecting a Picture Profile ............................................ 84

Copying the Settings of a Picture Profile ..................... 85

Resetting a Picture Profile ............................................ 85

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Playback

Storing a Picture Profile on an SxS Memory Card ...... 85

Picture Profile Items ..................................................... 87

Deleting Clips .......................................................................... 92

Deleting the Last Recorded Clip .................................. 92

Deleting Clips Collectively .......................................... 92

Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data ...................................... 93

Storing the Setup File ................................................... 93

Retrieving the Setup File .............................................. 93

Resetting to the Standard Values ................................. 93

Thumbnail Screens ................................................................. 94

Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen ....................... 94

Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen .................... 96

Playing Back Clips .................................................................. 97

Playing Back the Selected and Subsequent Clips in

Sequence ................................................................ 97

Monitoring Audio ......................................................... 98

Switching to High-Speed Playback .............................. 98

Cueing Up .................................................................... 99

Adding Shot Marks During Playback (HD Mode) ...... 99

Clip Operations ..................................................................... 100

Clip Operation Menus ................................................ 100

Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus ......... 101

Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip ........... 102

Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/from a Clip (HD Mode

Only) .................................................................... 103

Copying Clips ............................................................. 103

Deleting Clips ............................................................. 104

Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen ......................105

ing the SHOT MARK Screen (HD Mode

Display

Only) .................................................................... 106

Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (HD Mode Only) ......... 107

Changing the Index Frame (HD Mode Only) ............ 107

Dividing a Clip (HD Mode Only) .............................. 108

Status Displays

Showing the Status Screens .................................................. 109

CAMERA Status Screen ...................................................... 110

AUDIO Status Screen ........................................................... 111

In Camera Mode ......................................................... 111

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In Media Mode ........................................................... 111

VIDEO Status Screen ........................................................... 112

BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen .................................... 112

BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen ...................................... 113

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Overview of the Setup Menus .............................................. 114

Setup Menu Configuration ......................................... 114

Setup Menu Layers .................................................... 114

Basic Menu Operations ........................................................ 115

Setup Menu List .................................................................... 118

CAMERA SET Menu ................................................ 118

AUDIO SET Menu .................................................... 123

VIDEO SET Menu ..................................................... 124

LCD/VF SET Menu ................................................... 125

TC/UB SET Menu ...................................................... 128

OTHERS Menu .......................................................... 129

Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors ............................................ 134

Operating Clips With a Computer ...................................... 136

Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection) ....... 138

Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External

Device .................................................................. 138

Nonlinear Editing ....................................................... 139

Recording External Input Signals .............................. 139

About i.LINK ........................................................................ 140

Appendixes

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Important Notes on Operation ............................................ 142

Formats and Limitations of Outputs .................................. 144

Video Formats and Output Formats ........................... 144

Limitations of Outputs ............................................... 149

Backup Battery ..................................................................... 153

Troubleshooting .................................................................... 154

Operating Power ......................................................... 154

Recording/Playback ................................................... 154

External Devices ........................................................ 155

Error/Warning Indications .................................................. 156

Error Indications ......................................................... 156

Warning Indications ................................................... 156

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ............................ 159

Specifications ......................................................................... 159

General ....................................................................... 159

Camera Block ............................................................. 160

Audio Block ............................................................... 161

Displays ...................................................................... 161

Media Block ............................................................... 161

Inputs/Outputs ............................................................ 161

Optional Accessories .................................................. 162

Index ....................................................................................... 163

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Overview

Package Configuration

Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder.

The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.

Lens hood with lens cap (1)

It is attached to the camcorder at the factory. If you attach an optional wide-conversion lens, remove the lens hood.

Large eyecup (1)

Infrared Remote Commander (1)

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USB cable (1)

AV connecting cable (1)

Cold shoe kit (1)

The kit comprises an auxiliary shoe, four screws, and a bottom plate.

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Package Configuration

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Lithium battery (CR2032 for backup) (1)

It is mounted in the camcorder at the factory.

Lithium battery (CR2025 for the IR Remote

Commander) (1)

It is mounted in the IR Remote Commander at the factory.

CD-ROM:

Utility Software for Solid-State Memory

Camcorder and Recorder (XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software, SxS Device Driver Software) (1)

Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder

(Operating Instructions in PDF) (1)

Operating Instructions (This manual) (1) SxS Device Driver Software End-User License

Agreement (1)

Features

Overview

The PMW-EX1R is a highly compact and high- performance XDCAM EX

1)

SxS

memory cards, as its recording medium. The imaging devices used in the PMW-EX1R camcorder are th ree each with an effective pixel count of 1920 × 1080, which produce images in full HD resolution.

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camcorder that uses

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/2-inch type CMOS sensors,

Multiple-format recording

The PMW-EX1R camcorder offers a wide array of recording formats for multiple content creation applications. In addition to HD video of 1080 or 720 effective scan lines, the camcorder can also record and play back in DVCAM-compatible mode. Switching between Progressive and Interlace and between NTSC and PAL are also possible, permitting you to use various formats for your needs. SxS memory cards can simultaneously hold multiple files of any of these recording formats, allowing for flexible use of the memory cards.

A New Generation of HD Recording System

New nonlinear recording media

Using SxS memory cards, the PMW-EX1R offers nonlinear capabilities such as instant random access and file-based operation.

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

The PMW-EX1R records 1920 × 1080 HD images using “MPEG-2 Long GOP” codec compression. This mature “MPEG-2 Long GOP” codec, which is also adopted in the XDCAM HD and HDV you to record stunning-quality HD video and audio with long recording time by efficiently compressing the data.

Selectable bit rates

The PMW-EX1R offers a choice of bit rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (SP mode), depending on the desired picture quality and recording time.

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1080i series of products, enables

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Long recording time

By utilizing an efficient compression format, the

Overview

PMW-EX1R records high-quality HD images for long recording time of approx. 100 minutes in HQ mode (35 Mbps VBR) or approx. 140 minutes in SP mode (25 Mbps CBR) on a single 32-GB SxS memory card. Equipped with tw o SxS memory card slots, the PMW-EX1R makes transition seamless without any frame loss, when recording is done across two cards.

High-quality uncompressed audio recording

In addition to HD video recording, the PMW- EX1R can record and play back high-quality, two-channel 16-bit, 48-kHz linear PCM uncompressed audio.

IT friendly

The file-based recording in MP4 format allows material to be handled with great flexibility in an IT-based environment, easily available for copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving.

Instant-access thumbnail display with “Expand” function

Each time a recording is started and stopped on the XDCAM EX camcorder, 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 th you wish to quickly search for a particular scene within a lengthy clip.

umbnail identifier. This is useful if

Cutting-edge Camera Technologies

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/2-inch type three “Exmor”1) CMOS sensors

The PMW-EX1R is equipped with three newly developed Sensors, which deliver excellent picture performance with full HD resolution.

14x zoom lens

The PMW-EX1R is equipped with a zoom lens specifically designed for the camcorder to offer optimum picture performance. Independent rings for zoom, focus, and iris adjustment give the user a high level of operational comfort.

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/2-inch type “Exmor” CMOS

Versatile focus-assistance functions

The lens has a versatile functions for easy and precise focus adjustments.

•One-push Auto Focus

• MF Assist

• Expanded Focus

• Peaking

• Optical Image Stabilizer (Steady Shot)

Creative Recording Modes and Settings

23.98P native recording

The PMW-EX1R camcorder, a new member of Sony’s legendary CineAlta compact offers native 23.98P recording capability.

Slow & Quick Motion function

The PMW-EX1R offers a Slow & Quick Motion function, commonly known as overcranking and

undercranking in film shooting, which enables you to create unique ‘looks’ or special effects of slow- and fast-motion images.

Slow Shutter function

The PMW-EX1R offers a Slow Shutter function for capturing clear images in low-light environments. This allows the shutter speed to be changed to a m aximum of 64-frame accumulation period.

Selectable gamma curves

W-EX1R provides various types of

The PM gamma identical to those of other CineAlta camcorders.

Interval Recording function

The PMW-EX1R offers an Interval Recording function that intermittently records signals at predetermined intervals. This is convenient for shooting over long periods of time and also when creating pictures with special effects of extremely quick motion.

Frame Recording function

Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMW- EX1R camcorder that is especially useful for clay-animation shooting. With this function, images for pre-determined frame are recorded each time the record button is pressed.

Shutter-angle settings

In addition to the electric shutter speed controls, the PMW-EX1R also has a “sh control, which is familiar to cinematographers.

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family, though

utter angle”

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Features

Picture Profile feature

The Picture Profile feature allows the camera operator to easily call up customized picture- tonal settings to suit particular shooting conditions.

Shot Transition function

The Shot Transition function allows for smooth automatic scene transitions. The operator can program start and end settings for zoom, focus, and white balance into the A and B buttons, and

with a press of the Start button a smooth transition will take place according to the set time.

Picture Cache function

The unit can utilize its internal memory to store the image being captured, allowing recording to commence a certain time (15 seconds at maximum) in advance of when the recording button is pressed.

A variety of functions and designs for high operability

• Depth-of-field indicator

•Brightness-level display

•Histogram indicator

• 3.5-inch color LCD monitor

•Easy-to-see color viewfinder

•Rotary grip

•Four assignable buttons

• Zoom and recording start/stop operations enabled both on the handle and the grip

•Long operating time with a battery pack

• Wide array of interfaces, including USB,

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, and HDMI

i.LINK

•ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)

•Built-in ND filter wheel

• Selectable gain

•High-speed picture search: ×4, ×15, ×24

• Freeze Mix function

•Image Inversion function

• IR Remote Commander

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supplied

XDCAM EX web sites

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

United States

http://www.sony.com/xdcamex

Canada

http://www.sony.ca/xdcamex

Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Russia

http://www.sonybiz.net/xdcamex

Latin America

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

Australia

www.sony.com.au/xdcamex

Asia (except Korea, China, and Japan)

http://pro.sony-asia.com

Korea

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

China

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

Japan

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

Overview

1)Sony, XDCAM, XDCAM EX, SxS, i.LINK, Exmor,

CineAlta, and Remote Commander are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

2)HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor

Company of Japan, Limited.

3)HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Features

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Overview

Using the Software

The CD-ROM labelled “Utility Software for Solid-State Memory Camcorder and Recorder” contains the following software:

SxS Device Driver Software

Driver for using SxS memory cards with a computer having an ExpressCard slot. Information on installation of the software is included in the ReadMe (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese) in PDF format.

XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software

Application program for operating clips recorded with XDCAM EX-series models on a computer.

Information on installation and operations of the software is included in the User’s Guide (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese) in PDF format.

Reading the CD-ROM Manuals

Preparations

The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the operation manuals contained on the CD-ROM.

Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher

Memo

If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the following URL:

http://www.adobe.com/

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

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 your Sony service representative.

System Requirements for Using the Applications

SxS Device Driver Software

Applicable hardware

Computer conforming to ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54

OS

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista, or Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later

For other Operating Systems and support information on the driver, refer to the following URL:

http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/

• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S States and other countries.

XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software

For the operatin g requirements, visit the web sites shown in “XDCAM EX web sites” (page 15) or refer to the User’s Guide contained in the CDROM.

Using the Software

16

Software Installation

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

1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM

drive.

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

2 Select and click on the software that you

wish to install.

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

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

Uninstalling an application program

Windows computer

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

Macintosh computer

Drop the folder of the software (default: /Application/XDCAM EX Clip Browser) into Trash.

Overview

Using the Software

17

Overview

R

D

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Parts Identifications

For functions and usage, see the pages shown in parentheses.

Camcorder

1 2

3

4

5

Lens control block

(page 20)

R

L E

C N A

C

R

O

T

T I

D

L

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N

S

W

O

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O

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W

H

2 . 1

8

40

IRIS

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N

S

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9

N

F

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5 2

0

3

1

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A N

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L

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FILTER

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4

2

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IN

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G

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IN

W

H

L

IT

E

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M H

B A

P

A

S

T

Bottom (page 22)

Side operation panel (page 21)

L

F F

O

A

S T R

H

A

O

N

T

S

I T

B I O

N

L C

B

R

D

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R

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C

Rear operation panel (page 21)

Operation panel on the handle (page 20)

Handle

Upper operation panel

(page 20)

T

A I

F

D

F

N

E

O

M

E

T

T N

N

U

U O

O

O P

P M

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I C D

HDMI

R

1

X

E

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W

Inside the cover

67

8

9

10

11

Card slot block

(page 21)

1. External microphone holder (page 65)

2. Built-in microphone (page 65)

3. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor

(page 30)

4. Lens hood

If you attach an optional wide-conversion lens, remove the lens hood. (See the column at right.)

5. Lens cap open/close lever (page 42)

6. Rear tally lamp (page 43, page 156)

7. Rear IR remote control receptor

8. COMPONENT OUT connector (Mini D)

(page 135)

9. A/V OUT connector (audio/video multi

output) (page 135)

10. HDMI OUT connector (page 135)

11. Battery pack receptacle (page 26)

To remove the lens hood

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

C L

N O I

T I S

T

N O

A

H

R S

T

C H

A

1

A U

D I O

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N

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2

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L

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+ 4

8

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V

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+ 4

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S T A

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D

IR

IS

A

U T

O

O N E

P U S

H

2

8 V

1

3

Hood fixing screw

To reattach the hood, align the marks on the hood with those on the camcorder, turn it in the opposite direction from th at when you removed it, then tighten the fixing screw.

Parts Identifications

18

10

11

1

Overview

2

7

3

O F F

L

H

W

T

C

H

-1

L

I N E

R

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R

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OFF ON

H

O L D

M

IC

SHUTTER

ls

P

j

R

F E V

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S

V

T

A

H

S

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P

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N

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N

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IC

+

4

8

M

V

IC

L

IN

E

M

IC

+

4 8

V

WHT BAL

12 13

14 15

Controls on the grip

(page 22)

Cover of the lens control block (See “Note” below.)

16 17

18

4 5

6 7

8

9

A/V OUT

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT OUT

H

D

V / D

V

B

A T

T E

R

Y

R

E

L E

A

S

E

SD

I O

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T

M A

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S R

A

O

B

F

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IS

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ASSIGN 4

Grip (page 32)

1. Rear accessory shoe

The supplied cold shoe kit can be attached (page 38).

2. Viewfinder (page 31)

3. Eyecup (page 31)

4. Eyepiece focusing knob (page 31)

5. Headphone jack (stereo mini jack) (page

66, page 98)

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

conforming to IEEE1394) (page 138)

7. Hooks for the shoulder strap (left and

right)

Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below.

4

3

2

1

8. Built-in speaker (page 66, page 98)

9. BATTERY RELEASE button (page 26)

10. SDI OUT connector (BNC type) (page 134)

11. USB connector (Mini B) (page 136)

12. Front accessory shoe

13. REC/TALLY lamp (page 43, page 156)

14. Front IR remote control receptor

15. AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR)

and input selection switches (page 64)

16. WHT BAL (automatic white balance

adjustment) button (page 47)

17. SHUTTER switch (page 52)

18. ASSIGN 4 (assignable 4) button (page 70)

Note

The lens is properly adjusted at the factory. Do not touch the controls of the lens control block.

Parts Identifications

19

Operation panel on the handle

Overview

Upper operation panel

L

MONITOR

1 2

3 4

5

VOL

THUMBNAIL

F REV

j

6

7

8

T

W

H L

OFF

SEL/SET

PLAY/PAUSE

G

/SJ

STOP

CANCEL

F FWD

START/STOP

HOLD

R

9

10 11

12

13

14

1. MONITOR VOL (volume) buttons (page

66, page 98)

2. THUMBNAIL button (page 96)

3. PLAY/PAUSE button (page 97)

4. F REV (fast reverse) button (page 97)

5. PREV (previous) button (page 97)

6. STOP button (page 100)

7. On-handle ZOOM button (page 56)

8. Zoom speed switch (page 56)

9. CANCEL button (page 115)

10. SEL/SET (selection/set) button (Joystick)

(page 115)

It functions accordingly when you move it up (toward the subject), down (toward the viewfinder), left, or right, or you push along the axis. It is called “the joystick” in the subsequent operating instructions.

11. F FWD (fast forward) button (page 97)

12. NEXT button (page 97)

13. REC START/STOP button (page 42)

14. REC HOLD lever (page 43)

123475

TC/U-BIT/

LCD

DURATION

A

SHOT

TRANSITION

B

LCD B.LIGHT

ON OFF

BRIGHT

BATT INFO

STATUS

BARS/CAMDISPLAY

6

1. SHOT TRANSITION operation block

(page 78)

2. LCD B.LIGHT (LCD backlight) switch

(page 30)

3. LCD BRIGHT +/– (LCD brightness

adjustment) buttons (page 30)

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

selection) button (page 63, page 97)

5. STATUS button (page 109)

6. DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (page 23,

page 27)

7. BARS/CAM (color bar/camera signal

switching) button (page 67)

Lens control block

12 3

AF/MF Full MF

MANUAL AUTO

15 25 40 81.210

OFF ON

5.8

MANUAL AUTO

MACRO

FOCUS

PUSH AF

IRIS

8 5.6 4 2.8 1.916

C

ft15

310mm5

10 30

1. Focus ring (page 57)

2. Zoom ring (page 55)

3. Iris ring (page 54)

4. IRIS switch (page 54)

5. MACRO switch (page 60)

6. FOCUS switch (page 58)

4

5

6

7

Parts Identifications

20

7. PUSH AF (momentary auto focus) button

(page 59)

Side operation panel

1. ACCESS lamps (page 35)

2. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select)

button (page 36)

3. SxS memory card slots (page 35)

4. EJECT buttons (page 36)

Overview

ND

FILTER

2

1

LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM

123

ZEBRA PEAKING

ASSIGN

FULL AUTO

1

OFF

GAIN

L M H

WHITE BAL

B A

PRST

2

3

4 5

6

7

1. ND filter select switch (page 47)

2. ASSIGN (assignable)1/2/3 buttons (page

70)

3. PEAKING button (page 58)

4. FULL AUTO button and indicator (page

42)

5. ZEBRA button (page 50)

6. WHITE BAL (white balance memory)

switch (page 47)

7. GAIN switch (page 51)

Card slot block

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

1

SLOT SELECT

AB

2

3

CH-1

AUDIO LEVEL

CH-2

OPEN

4

Rear operation panel

1234 756

OFF

CAMERA

PICTURE PROFILE

PMW-EX1R

MEDIA

DC IN

COMPONENT

A/V

CH-1

AUDIO LEVEL

CH-2

CACHE REC

AUTO MANUAL

SEL/SET

AUDIO

IN

CANCELMENU

INTMIC EXT

S&Q

CH-1

AUDIO

SELECT

CH-2

118 109

1. S&Q (Slow & Quick Motion) button (page

75)

2. MENU (menu display ON/OFF) button

(page 115)

3. SEL/SET (selection/set) dial (Jog dial)

(page 115)

It functions accordingly when you turn it up or down, or you push it horizontally. It is called “the jog dial” in the subsequent operating instructions.

4. CANCEL button (page 115)

5. PICTURE PROFILE button (page 84)

6. Power (CAMERA/MEDIA) switch (page

28)

7. DC IN (DC power input) connector (page

27)

8. CACHE REC lamp (page 74)

9. AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 /CH-2 controls

(page 64)

10. AUDIO SELECT (audio level control

mode selection) switches (page 64)

11. AUDIO IN (audio input selection)

switches (page 64)

OUT

HDMI

Parts Identifications

21

Controls on the grip

M

IC

L

IN

E

M

IC

+

4

MANUAL AUTO

FOCUS

MANUAL SERVO

ZOOM

PUSH AF

Overview

R

E

L

E

A

S

E

STOP

START/

V

I

E

W

FOCU

EXPAN

S

DED

I

R

I

S

A

U

T

O

N

E

P

U

S

H

LENS

REMOTE

7

1. RELEASE (grip release) button (page 32)

2. REC START/STOP button (page 42)

3. REC REVIEW button (page 69)

4. EXPANDED FOCUS button (page 58)

5. Servo zoom lever (page 56)

6. ONE PUSH AUTO IRIS button (page 54)

7. LENS REMOTE connector (page 57)

Bottom

123

1. ZOOM switch (page 55)

2. Tripod receptacles

Note

Check that the size of the hole matches the screw of the tripod. If they do not match, the camcorder cannot be attached to the tripod securely.

3. Backup battery holder (page 153)

IR Remote Commander (Supplied)

1 2

R

E

R

E

C

3 4

5

6

The buttons without remarks can be used in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder.

1 2

12T

SHOTMARK

3 4

5 6

THUMBNAIL

PREV NEXT

.

m

z

7

PLAY/PAUSE

REC

ZOOM

SUB CLIP

PUSH SET

W

STOP

>

FFWDFREV

M

PUSH AFREC PAUSE

X

9

10

xu

11

12 13

8

1. ZOOM T/W (telephoto/wide-angle)

button

2. SHOTMARK 1 and 2 buttons (page 67,

page 107)

3. THUMBNAIL button

4. PREV (previous clip jump) button

5. F REV (fast reverse) button

6. PLAY/PAUSE button

7. REC (record) buttons

Press the z button together with the unmarked button (safety button) to start recording.

8. REC PAUSE buttons

Press the X button together with the unmarked button (safety button) to pause recording.

9. PUSH SET button (four-way arrow key)

It functions the same as the SEL/SET button (joystick) on the camcorder.

10. NEXT button

11. STOP button

12. F FWD (fast forward) button

13. PUSH AF button

Note

The SUB CLIP button does not function with this camcorder.

When you use the remote commander, see “Using the IR Remote Commander” on page 33.

Parts Identifications

22

On-Screen Indications

Indications in Camera Mode

Overview

When this unit is in Camera mode (mode for recording), pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button displays the statuses and settings of this

unit on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO

button again, these indications are canceled. The recording status indication, such as “ is always displayed, regardless of operation of the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.

zREC,”

12345

120min A: 25min

6

B: 50min

7

Z99

8

TLCS

9

7

10

On

M

F

∗

ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1

.

STBY

S&Q

1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo

++

F1.9

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Remarks

[M]: The indication of the items named with this

suffix can be independently turned on/off with “Display On/Off” of the LCD/VF SET menu (see page 127).

[A]: The indication of items named with this suf-

fix can be turned on/off using the assignable buttons to which the corresponding on/off functions have been assigned (see page 70).

[D]: The settings of the items named with this suf-

fix can be changed using the Direct menu on the screen (see page 24).

REC

TCG 00:00:00:00

Q

1920/24P

H

Q M

otion

S&

29/24fps

24 23 22

21

74% High Light ND2

W

hite Fader

20 19

18

m

CH1

18dB

SHT

:1/2000

CH2

1. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage

indication [M] (page 27)

2. i.LINK status indication (page 138)

Only when an external device is connected to the i.LINK connector, the status of the device is displayed.

3. Special recording/operation status

indication

zREC Recording in progress

STBY Standby for recording

zS&Q REC Slow & Quick Motion

recording in progress

S&Q STBY Standby for Slow & Quick

Motion recording

zINT REC Interval Recording in progress

INT STBY Standby for Interval

Recording

zFRM REC Frame Recording in progress

FRM STBY Standby for Frame Recording

zCACHE z in green: Standby for

Cache Recording z in red: Cache Recording in progress

On-Screen Indications

23

4. Media status indication

STD

R

Overview

Memory card in slot A is active.

Memory card in slot B is active.

5. Time data indication [M] (page 63)

6. Media remaining indication [M] (page 37)

7. Zoom position indication [M] (page 55)

8. TLCS mode indication [M][D] (page 121)

Backlight mode

Standard mode

STD

Spotlight mode

9. Steady Shot indication [M][D] (page 60)

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

mode) (page 57)

11. White balance mode and color

temperature indications [M][D] (page 47)

12. Picture profile indication [M][D] (page 84)

13. ND filter indication [M] (page 47)

14. Iris position indication [M][D] (page 54)

15. Gain indication [M][D] (page 51)

16. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication

[M][D] (page 52)

17. Audio level meters [M] (page 65)

18. Histogram indication [M][A]

19. Fader indication [M] (page 82)

20. Video level cautioning indication [M]

If the video level is too high or too low, a caution is generated showing the appropriate ND filter number.

21. Depth-of-Field indication [M][A]

22. Brightness level indication [M][A]

23. Special recording mode indication [M] ([D]

only in Slow & Quick Motion Standby)

Frame Rec Frame Rec mode Interval Rec Interval Rec mode S&Q Motion

xx/xx fps

Slow & Quick Motion mode

24. Video Format indication [M] (page 44)

Direct Menu Operation

The settings of the items named with a suffix [D] can be changed using the Direct menu on the screen. Select “All,” “Part,” or “Off” for Direct Menu using “Direct Menu” (page 131) of the OTHERS menu. When the Direct mode is set to “Part,” the operation is limited depending on the GAIN, SHUTTER, or WHITE BAL switch setting. When the Direct mode is set to “All,” the GAIN, SHUTTER, and WHITE BAL switches are disabled.

Note

When the indicator of the FULL AUTO button is lit, the Direct Menu operation is disabled for the functions that are forcibly set to the automatic mode in Full Auto mode (page 42).

To operate the Direct menu

Use the joystick on the handle or the jog dial on the rear control panel.

Joystick Jog dial

L

MONITOR

THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL

R

VOL

R

L E

C N A

C

R O

T

T I

D

L

E

N

S

W

O

/

O

L

F

V

L

M

E

F

S

E

S

J

L I

U

A

T A P

N

X

/

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Y

M

A

N

U

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P

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G

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j

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10

5

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8

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5

F

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16

FOCUS

C

MANUAL

AU

T O

S&Q

P O T

S / T

D

L O H

W

H

L

F F O

A

S

T

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H

A

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T

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B I O

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The menu disappears, and the new setting is displayed.

On-Screen Indications

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Power Supply

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

Preparations

If you connect an AC power source, it has a priority even if a battery pack is mounted.

For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptor listed below:

•BP-U30/U60 Lithium-ion Battery Pack

• BC-U1/U2 Battery Charger (usable as an AC adaptor)

Using a Battery Pack

Mount a BP-U30 or BP-U60 Lithium-ion battery pack. One BP-U30 is supplied with this camcorder.

WARNING

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

AVERTISSEMENT

N’exposez pas les batteries à une chaleur excessive, au soleil ou près d’un feu

WARNUNG

Akkus dürfen keinesfalls übermäßiger Wärmeeinwirkung ausgesetzt werden, wie z.B. Sonneneinstrahlung, Feuer o. ä.

Notes

•Before use, charge the battery pack with the supplied BC-U1/U2 Battery Charger.

•A warm battery pack immediately after use may not be able to be fully recharged.

par exemple.

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Fully insert the battery pack then slide it to th e left to lock.

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If a battery pack that cannot be used with this camcorder is mounted, an error message is appears on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. Replace the battery pack with the BP-U30 or BP- U60, or connect a power to the DC IN connector after removing the battery pack.

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Hold the BATTERY RELEASE button pressed, slide the battery pack to the right to unlock, then pull it out.

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When recording or playback is in progress on the battery pack, an icon to show the current battery charge level and usage time remaining are displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

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The camcorder indicates the remaining usage time in minutes by calculating the available time with the battery pack if operation is continued at the current rate of power consumption.

Note

The operating time on a battery pack depends on the condition (new or old) of the battery pack and the ambient temperature.

To check in power-off status

Information on the mounted battery pack (BATTERY INFO) is displayed on the LCD monitor screen when you hold the DISPLAY/ BATT INFO button pressed even if the camcorder is off. The BATTERY INFO display goes off after 5 seconds.

If the battery charge remaining becomes low

If the battery charge remaining decreases to a certain level during operation (Low BATT status), a low-battery message, flashing of the tally lamps, and a beep sound will warn you. If the remaining further decreases to a level at which operation cannot be continued (BATT Empty status), a battery-empty message appears. Temporarily set the power switch to OFF and connect a power source via the DC IN connector or replace the battery pack with one that is fully charged.

To change the message levels

The Low BATT level is set to 10% of full charge, and the BATT Empty le

vel is set to 3% of full charge at the factory. These settings can be changed with “Battery Alarm” (page 131) of the OTHERS menu.

Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

You can connect an AC power source to this camcorder by using the supplied BC-U1 or an optional BC-U2 Battery Charger for BP-U30/ U60 as an AC adaptor, as shown below:

Power Supply

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1 Connect the DC power output cable of

the BC-U1/U2 to the DC IN connector of the camcorder.

2 Connect the power cord supplied with

the BC-U1/U2 to the AC input connector of the BC-U1/U2 then to an AC power source.

3 Set the mode switch of the BC-U1/U2 to

the DC OUT position.

For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the BC-U1/U2.

When recording or playback is in progress on power from the DC IN connector, the input

voltage is displayed on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder screen.

DC-IN 12.0V

A: 25min B: 50min Z99

Note

The battery pack mounted on the camcorder is not charged even if you set the mode switch of the BC-U1/U2 to the CHARGE position. To charge the battery pack, remove it from the camcorder and mount it on the BC-U1/U2.

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Turning Power On

This camcorder has Camera mode for recording and Media mode for playback. The mode is selected when you turn the power on.

Power switch

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Turning Power Off

Set the power switch to the OFF position. (It is not necessary to press the center button when returnin from the CAMERA or MEDIA side.)

Notes

• This camcorder uses a little standby power even when the power switch is set to OFF. Remove the battery pack if the camcorder will not be used for a prolonged period.

• When removing the battery pack or the DC IN power, be sure to set the switch to OFF in advance. Removing the battery pack and the DC IN power without first setting the power switch to OFF may cause damage to the camcorder or SxS memory cards.

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When you turn the camcorder on for the first time after purchasing or replacing the backup battery (page 153), the Initial Setting display appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. Set the date and time of the built-in clock, using this display.

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Time Zone

The value shows the time difference from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Change the setting if needed.

Setting the time and date

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The cursor moves to the month-setting column.

3 Set the month, day, hour, minute, and

second in sequence in the same manner.

When you press the joystick or jog dial at “SET,” the cursor moves back to “Date/ Time.”

4 Move the cursor to “Finish” then press

the joystick or dial.

The Initial Setting display disappears, and the clock setting is completed. The camcorder enters the operation mode (Camera mode or Media mode) you selected with the power switch.

Once after the Initial Setting display disappears, the time zone and date/time settings can be changed using “Time Zone” (page 129) and “Clock Set” (page 129) of the OTHERS menu.

Notes

• If the clock setting is cleared because of exhaustion of the backup battery while no operation power was being supplied (no battery pack and no DC IN connection), the Initial Setting display will be displayed when you turn the camcorder on at the next opportunity.

• While the Initial Setting display is shown, no other operation except turning the power off is permitted until you finish the setting for this display.

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1 Tilt the joystick or turn the jog dial to

set the cursor to “Date/Time” then press the joystick or dial.

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You can adjust the angle and the display conditions of the LCD monitor for the best view in various shooting situations.

Adjusting the backlight

These adjustments of the LCD monitor have no effect on pictures being recorded.

Turning on/off the LCD monitor

The LCD monitor turns on when it is opened and turns off when it is returned to the park position. To open, pull the monitor out horizontally from the park position to rotate it 90 degrees.

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During adjustment, the backlight level bar appears to indicate the adjustment value.

degrees in the opposite direction. When you rotate it 90 degrees toward the subject, the image on the monitor becomes upside down, indicating the mirror image of the subject. The display direction of the textual information is converted to the readable direction.

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Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Adjusting the color, contrast, and brightness

These adjustments can be made using the LCD/ VF SET menu. Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode and select (LCD/VF SET menu) then “LCD” from the menu.

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For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 115.

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If the picture on the LCD monitor is hard to view under bright ambient light, you can use the viewfinder to check the picture. You can adjust the display conditions of the viewfinder according to your current lighting

conditions. These adjustments of the viewfinder have no effect on pictures being recorded.

Caution

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

Hereafter the viewfinder is referred to as “EVF” (abbreviation of Electronic Viewfinder).

Turning the EVF on/off

With the factory setting, the EVF is turned on when the LCD monitor is in its park position or is

rotated to face the subject. You can change the setting so that the EVF is always on regardless of the status of the LCD monitor, using “EVF” (page 125) of the LCD/VF SET menu. Change the “Power” setting from “Auto” to “On.”

Adjusting the focus in the viewfinder

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

Adjusting the backlight

The brightness of the backlight for the EVF can be switched between High and Low. Select “EVF” from the LCD/VF SET menu and set “Backlight.”

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For the EVF screen, color or monochrome display can be selected. Select “EVF” from the LCD/VF SET menu then select “Mode.” Select “B&W” if checking the subject and focusing are easier on the monochrome display. If you assign “EVF Mode” to one of the assignable buttons (see page 70), you can switch between color and monochrome by pressing the button.

Adjusting the contrast and brightness

Select “EVF” from the LCD/VF SET menu and adjust the contrast and brightness with the corresponding items: Contrast and Brightness

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 115.

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

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Adjusting the Grip

The grip rotates approx. 120 degrees to support a variety of shooting styles.

Holding the RELEASE button pressed, slowly rotate the grip.

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Using the IR Remote

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Before use

Before you use the supplied IR Remote Commander for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet from the battery holder.

Insulation sheet

Note

To avoid malfunctions, the remote control function is automatically deactivated when the camcorder is turned off. Activate the function each time when required after you turn the camcorder on.

Battery lifetime

When the lithium battery’s power falls, the IR Remote Commander may not work even if you press the buttons. The average lithium battery’s service life is about one year, but this depends on the pattern of use. If pressing the remote control buttons produces absolutely no effect on the camcorder, replace the battery then check the operation again.

Preparations

A CR2025 lithium battery is set in the holder at the factory.

To use the IR Remote Commander

For controlling the camcorder from the IR Remote Commander, activate the remote control function of the camcorder after turning the power on. Activating/deactivating the remote control function can be achieved using the Setup menu or an assignable button.

To activate using the menu

Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, select (the OTHERS menu) and set “IR Remote” to “On.”

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To activate using an assignable button

Assigning “IR Remote” to one of the assignable buttons permits you to activate/deactivate the remote control function by pressing the button.

For the assignable bu ttons, see“Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons” on page 70.

Replacing the battery in the IR Remote Commander

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

1 Hold down the lock lever 1, pull out

the battery holder 2, and remove the battery.

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holder with the + symbol facing upward 1, then push the battery holder into the IR Remote Commander until it clicks

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WARNING

•Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

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

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CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. When you dispose of the battery, you must obey the law in the relative area or country.

AVERTISSEMENT

N’exposez pas les batteries à une chaleur excessive, au soleil ou près d’un feu par exemple.

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Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie d équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Lorsque vous mettez la batterie au rebut, vous devez respecter la législation en vigueur dans le pays ou la région où vous vous trouvez.

u même type ou d’un type

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Akkus dürfen keinesfalls übermäßiger Wärmeeinwirkung ausgesetzt werden, wie z.B. Sonneneinstrahlung, Feuer o. ä.

VORSICHT

Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher Batterien. Batterien nu empfohlenen oder einen gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen. Wenn Sie die Batterie entsorgen, müssen Sie die Gesetze der jeweiligen Region und des jeweiligen Landes befolgen.

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Handling SxS Memory Cards

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

About SxS Memory Cards

Usable SxS memory cards

Use the following Sony-made SxS memory cards (SxS PRO or SxS-1) with this camcorder. Operations are not guaranteed with memory cards other than SxS PRO and SxS-1.

SxS PRO

•SBP-8 (8GB)

•SBP-16 (16GB)

•SBP-32 (32GB)

SxS-1

• SBS-32G1 (32GB)

These cards comply with the ExpressCard standard.

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

• The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and are licensed to Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Notes on using SxS memory cards

• Recorded data may be damaged or lost in the following situations:

—If you remove this media or turn off the

power while formatting, reading or writing data.

—If you use this media in locations subject to

static electricity or electrical noise.

• Do not use or store this media in the following locations:

—Where recommended operating conditions

are exceeded.

—Inside a closed car in summer; or in strong

sunshine / under direct sunlight / near a heater, etc.

—Humid or corrosive location

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• When storing or carrying this media, put this media in the carrying case and lock it firmly.

• We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of data you recorded.

• Do not apply a label sheet in places other than the label space. When applying the label sheet to this media, do not allow it to protrude from its proper location.

SxS PRO 8GB

For write protection

Setting the write-protect switch of the SxS memory c ard t o “ WP” disables you to record, edit or delete data.

Write-protect switch

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Do not operate the write-protect switch of an SxS memory card while it is set in the camcorder. Temporarily remove the card from the camcorder before changing the switch setting.

Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card

Label space

• SxS memory cards to be used with this camcorder must be formatted using the format function of this ca mcorder. If a card is formatted using other device, it is regarded as of a different format, requiring repeated format operation on this camcorder.

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does not completely delete data on this media.

When transferring or disposing of this media, use a commercial data deleting software or

destroy the actual body at you own responsibility.

•If the available recording time on a card is short, clip operation may be restricted. In such a case, delete unnecessary files by using a PC.

•Remove or reinsert the case card with the case opened properly.

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Card slots A and B are accompanied by the respective ACCESS lamps to indicate their statuses.

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Accessing the loaded SxS memory card (writing/reading data)

Standby (ready for recording or playback using the loaded SxS memory card)

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• When you turn the camcorder on by setting the power switch to MEDIA (Media mode), a display to show that an SxS memory card is being confirmed appears on the LCD monitor/ EVF screen.

The display automatically changes to the thumbnail screen (page 94) when a valid memory card is inside, but it remains on the screen if no valid memory card is loaded.

Removing an SxS memory card

1 Open the cover, once press the EJECT

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The SLOT SELECT button is disabled while playbac k is i n p rogress. Switching is not executed even if you press the button. The button is enabled on the thumbnail screen (page 94).

Formatting an SxS Memory Card

Formatting may be required before using an SxS memory card with this camcorder. For an SxS

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Note on formatting

Any SxS memory card formatted with a device other than this camcorder cannot be used with the camcorder.

To execute formatting

If the message for formatting is displayed, turn the jog dial or tilt the joystick to select “Execute” then press the dial or joystick.

Formatting begins. The in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red. When formatting is completed, the completion message is displayed for three seconds.

Recording/playback during formatting

You can perform recording or playback using the SxS memory card in the other card slot while formatting is in progress.

If formatting fails

A write-protected SxS memory card or memory card that cannot be used with this camcorder will not be formatted. As a warning message is displayed, replace the card with an appropriate SxS memory card, as per the instructions in the message.

To format by menu operation

When no formatting message is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen, you can execute formatting using “Format Media” (page 133) of the OTHERS menu in the same manner.

Notes

• All the data, including recorded pictures and setup files, are erased when a memory card is formatted.

• SxS memory cards to be used with this camcorder must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder. Any card formatted with other device must be formatted again with this camcorder.

Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording

In Camera mode, you can check the time remaining for the SxS memory cards loaded in the card slots on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

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The available time for recording with the current video format (recording bit rate) is calculated

according to the remaining space of each card and displayed in time units of minutes. The remaining can also be checked in a meter format on the BATTERY/MEDIA status screen (page 112).

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A icon appears if the memory card is write- protected.

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Replacing an SxS memory card

• If the available time on two cards in total becomes less than 5 minutes, a message “Media Near Full,” flashing of the tally lamps, and a beep sound will warn you. Replace the cards with those with sufficient space.

• If you continue recording until the total remaining time reaches zero, the message changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.

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Approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one SxS memory card at maximum. If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit, the remaining time indication becomes “0,” and the message “Media Full” is displayed.

Restoring an SxS Memory Card

If an error occurs with data in a memory card for some reason, the card must be restored. If an SxS memory card that needs to be restored is loaded, a message that prompts you to execute a restore operation is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

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If restoration fails

•A write-protected SxS memory card or one on which an error occurred cannot be restored. For

such a card, a warning message is displayed. Release the write protection or replace the card, as per the instructions in the message.

• An SxS memory card on which an error occurred may become usable again through repeated formatting.

• In some cases, only parts of clips cannot be restored. Playback of the restored clips becomes possible again.

• The following operation may restore an SxS memory card for which the message “Could not Restore Some Clips” is repeatedl each time you try the restoration process:

1 Copy necessary clips to another SxS memory

card, using the copy function (page 103) of the camcorder or the XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software (page 137).

2 Format the problem SxS memory card, using

the format function of this camcorder.

3 Return the necessary clips to the SxS

memory card by copy operation.

Recording/playback during restoration

You can perform recording or playback using the SxS memory card in the other card slot while restoration is in progress.

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Using an External Hard Disk

You can use an optional PHU-60K, PHU-120K, or PHU-120R Professional Hard Disk Unit with this camcorder.

Notes

•High-speed playback (page 98) may not be properly achieved with the PHU-60K/120K/ 120R.

•Slow & Quick Motion recording (page 75) cannot be made with the PHU-60K/120K/120R.

Attaching/Removing the PHU-60K/ 120K/120R

Recording/playback can be made using the PHU60K/120K/120R in the same manner as with SxS memory cards if you connect the PHU connection cable of the PHU-60K/120K/120R to an SxS memory card slot of the camcorder.

Mounting the hard disk unit on the camcorder

By using the cold shoe kit (an auxiliary shoe, four screws, and a bottom plate) supplied with the camcorder, you can mount the hard disk unit on the rear accessory shoe of the camcorder. Mount the auxiliary shoe on the rear accessory shoe.

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The POWER indicator of the PHU-60K/ 120K/120R lights in green. Subsequently, the ACCESS lamp of the camcorder lights in red then changes to green once the unit is ready for use.

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Insert the bottom plate from the end where the slits for the screw holes of the auxiliary shoe are not open. If you secure the auxiliary shoe in the direction opposite that shown in the above figure with the slit open end forward, insert the bottom plate from the direction opposite to that shown in the figure.

•The cover of the card slot block cannot be closed with the PHU-60K/120K/120R connected.

•Bundle the cable so that it will not accidentally get on nearby objects.

To disconnect the PHU connection cable

Operate in the same manner as when you remove an SxS memory card from the slot.

3 Attach the shoe adapter (supplied with

the PHU-60K/120K/120R) to the hard disk unit, mount the unit to the auxiliary shoe on the camcorder, and secure it with the lock lever of the shoe adapter

For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the PHU-60K/120K/120R.

Connecting the PHU connection cable

1 Set the power switch of the camcorder

to the CAMERA position.

2 Open the cover of the card slot block

and plug the PHU connection cable into a slot.

Formatting the PHU-60K/120K/ 120R

For a PHU-60K/120K/120R that is not formatted or that was formatted with another system, a message to confirm if formatting is to be executed is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

Any PHU-60K/120K/120R formatted with a device other than this camcorder cannot be used with the camcorder.

To execute formatting

If the message for formatting is displayed, turn the jog dial or tilt the joystick to select “Execute” then press the dial or joystick.

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

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• Formatting for the PHU-60K/120K/120R on this camcorder is “Quick Format” with which only the managerial data are erased. To erase the recording data completely, connect the unit to a PC and perform “Full Format.”

• The PHU-60K/120K/120R to be used with this camcorder must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder. Any PHU-60K/ 120K/120R formatted with another device must be formatted again with this camcorder.

Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording

In Camera mode, the remaining capacity (in minutes) of the PHU-60K/120K/120R connected via a card slot is displayed on the LCD monitor/ EVF screen.

To restore the hard disk

Select “Execute” by turning the jog dial or tilting the joystick then push the dial or joystick.

The restoration begins. During restoration, an in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp is lit in red. When restoration is completed, a completion message is displayed for three seconds.

If restoration fails

•A PHU-60K/120K/120R on which an error occurred may become usable again through repeated formatting.

• In some cases, only parts of clips cannot be restored. Playback of the restored clips becomes possible again.

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Restoring the PHU-60K/120K/ 120R

If an error occurs with data on the PHU-60K/ 120K/120R for some reason, the hard disk must be restored. If a PHU-60K/120K/120R that needs to be restored is connecte d, a message that prompts you to execute restoration is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

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Using a “Memory Stick” with the Media Adaptor

Use of the optional MEAD-MS01 Media Adaptor permits you to insert a “Memory Stick” 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 HX” series

For details on use of the MEAD-MS01 Media Adaptor, refer to the operating instructions of the adaptor.

Notes

•High-speed playback (page 98) may not be properly achieved with a “Memory Stick.”

•Slow & Quick Motion recording (page 75) cannot be made with a “Memory Stick.”

Formatting a “Memory Stick”

A “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX” to be used with this camcorder must be formatted using the

format function of this camcorder. For a “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX” that is not formatted or that was formatted with another system, a message to confirm if formatting is to be executed is displayed on the LCD monitor/ EVF screen.

To execute formatting

If the message for formatting is displayed, turn the jog dial or tilt the joystick to select “Execute” then press the dial or joystick.

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

To format by menu operation

When no formatting message is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen, you can execute formatting using “Format Media” (page 133) of the OTHERS menu in the same manner.

Notes

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

• This camcorder uses a unique format, which differs from the standard “Memory Stick” format, for recording. For this reason, inserting a “Memory Stick” formatted with this camcorder and in which data have been recorded into a “Memory Stick” slot of a PC may cause a malfunction of the PC or may damage the recorded data.

Connection between the camcorder and a PC

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

1)For details on the USB card reader, visit the XDCAM

EX web sites (see page 15).

To use a “Memory Stick” formatted with this camcorder with other devices

With a PC

1. First make a backup copy of the data recorded

in the “Memory Stick.”

2. When the backup is done, establish USB

connection between the PC and this camcorder, insert the “Memory Stick” into the slot of this camcorder, then format it from the menu of the PC.

The formatting method depends on the OS of the PC. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the PC to be used.

With a non-PC device having a “Memory Stick” slot

1. First make a backup copy of the data recorded

in the “Memory Stick.”

2. When the backup is done, format the “Memory

Stick” with the device to be used.

For details on the formatting method, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be used.

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

•“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” and

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Basic recording can be performed with the following procedures:

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1 Mount a fully charged battery pack.

2 Load SxS memory card(s).

If you load two cards, recording is continued by automatically switching to the second card when the first card becomes full.

3 Pull up on the lens cap open/close lever

to open the lens cap built in the lens hood.

4 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for

the best view.

When you wish to use the EVF, fold the LCD monitor to its park position and adjust the angle of the EVF.

5 Set the power switch to the CAMERA

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The camcorder is turned on and enters Camera mode.

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When using the remote commander, activate the remote control mode (page 33).

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When you hold the camcorder by the grip, support it from underneath with your left hand.

Recording (Full Auto mode)

6 Press the FULL AUTO button so that

the button indicator lights.

Full Auto mode is turned on, activating the TLCS (Total Level Control System) (page

121). Thus Auto Iris, AGC (Auto Gain Control), Auto Shutter, ATW (Auto Tracing White) are set to ON, whereby the brightness and

white balance will be automatically adjusted.

When you wish to adjust them manually, turn Full Auto mode off, and see;

“Adjusting the Iris” on page 54 “Setting the Gain” on page 51 “Setting the Electronic Shutter” on page 52 “Adjusting the White Balance” on page 47

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AF (Auto Focus) is not activated by setting the camcorder to Full Auto mode.

For information of automatic focus adjustment, see page 59.

7 Press the REC START/STOP button.

You can start with either of the REC START/ STOP button on the handle or that on the grip.

(If you are using the IR Remote Commander, press the REC button simultaneously with the unmarked button.)

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To unlock the button, return the lever to its original position.

Checking the last recorded clip (Rec Review)

9 Press the REC REVIEW button.

The Rec Review function (page 69) is activated, and the last recorded clip is played back for the specified time on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. When playback reaches the end of the clip, the camcorder returns to STBY (recording standby) mode.

To delete clips

You can delete the last recorded clip by using the Last Clip DEL function.

See“Deleting the Last Recorded Clip” on page 92.

Recording

The front and rear tally lamps light and recording begins.

8 To stop recording, press the REC

START/STOP button again.

(If you are using the IR Remote Commander, press the REC PAUSE button simultaneously with the unmarked button.)

Recording stops and the camcorder enters STBY (recording standby) mode.

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If you press the REC START/STOP button to start next recording while previous data writing is not completed, the message “Cannot Proceed” may be displayed and recording may not start.

To prevent a switching error

The REC START/STOP button on the handle is incorporated with the REC HOLD lever. If the REC START/STOP button on the handle will not be used, it is recommended to set the lever to the HOLD position to lock the button.

Use the All Clips DEL function when you wish to delete all recorded clips from a memory card.

See“Deleting Clips Collectively” on page 92.

To specify a clip to be deleted, operate the camcorder in Media mode.

See“Deleting Clips” on page 104.

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Clip (recording data) and clip name

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Example: ABCD0001

The first four alphanumerics can be specified as desired using “Clip” (page 133) of the

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OTHERS menu before you start recording. (It cannot be changed after recording.) The second four-digit number is automatically counted up in sequence.

Notes on Clips

The XDCAM EX-series products limit the maximum file size of an HD clip to 4GB and that of an SD clip to 2GB. 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 se

gmented into multiple files. A long clip can be recorded crossing over two memory cards in slot A and B.

When you copy clips to a hard disk drive, etc. using a computer, it is recommended to use the

XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software on the supplied CD-ROM.

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If copying is done using Explorer (Windows) or Finder (MAC), the continuity and relationships of recorded materials may not be maintained.

Maximum duration of a clip

In HD Mode, a clip can be 24 hours long at maximum. If a clip exceeds 24 hours, it is automatically divided.

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You can select various video formats for recording/playback using “HD/SD Mode” and “Video Format” of the OTHERS menu. The current format is displayed on the screen when you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.

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Selectable Formats

The selectable formats vary depending on the “HD/SD Mode” setting and “Country” (NTSC Area/PAL Area) setting (page 132) of the OTHERS menu.

HD Mode

When the camcorder is set to HD Mode, the video formats set on this camcorder cover the recording bit rate (HQ/SP), recording picture size (horizontal resolution), recording frame rate, and recording scan system (i/P). The frame rates are indicated with two-digit integers, rounding off the fractional part.

When you select an HQ format, recording is made with the bit rate of 35 Mbps VBR. When you select an SP format, recording is made with the HDV-compatible bit rate of 25 Mbps

CBR.

With “NTSC Area” selected

Format Indication on this

HQ 1920 × 1080

59.94 interlace

HQ 1440 × 1080

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Selecting the Video Format

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Format Indication on this

camcorder

HQ 1440 × 1080

29.97 Progressive

HQ 1920 × 1080

23.98 Progressive

HQ 1440 × 1080

23.98 Progressive

SP 1440 × 1080

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HQ 1280 × 720

59.94 Progressive

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SP 1440/24P

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HQ 1280/24P

With “PAL Area” selected

Format Indication on this

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HQ 1920 × 1080 50 interlace

HQ 1440 × 1080 50 interlace

SP 1440 × 1080 50 interlace

HQ 1920 × 1080 25 Progressive

HQ 1440 × 1080 25 Progressive

HQ 1280 × 720 50 Progressive

HQ 1280 × 720 25 Progressive

HQ 1920/50i

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SP 1440/50i

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SD Mode (DVCAM mode)

When the camcorder is set to SD Mode, the video formats set on this camcorder cover the recording frame rate, recording scan system (i/P), and aspect (SQ/EC). The frame rates are indicated with two-digit integers, rounding off the fractional part.

When you select SD Mode, recording is made with the bit rate of 25 Mbps CBR.

With “NTSC Area” selected

Format Indication on this

720 × 480

59.94 interlace, squeeze

720 × 480

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DVCAM60i SQ

DVCAM60i EC

Format Indication on this

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720 × 480

29.97 Progressive, squeeze

720 × 480

29.97 Progressive, edge crop

DVCAM30P SQ

DVCAM30P EC

With “PAL Area” selected

Format Indication on this

camcorder

720 × 576 50 interlace, squeeze

720 × 576 50 interlace, edge crop

720 × 576 25 Progressive, squeeze

720 × 576 25 Progressive, edge crop

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DVCAM50i SQ

DVCAM50i EC

DVCAM25P SQ

DVCAM25P EC

There are the following limitations in SD Mode:

•The following special recording modes cannot be used.

—Slow & Quick Motion —Interval Rec —Frame Rec

• OK mark and shot marks cannot be applied to clips.

Switching between HD and SD

For HD/SD switching use “HD/SD Mode” of the OTHERS menu. When you change the menu setting, the camcorder automatically restarts, executing the switching.

Note

HD/SD switching is disabled during recording and playback.

1 Press the MENU button to set the

camcorder to Menu mode, display the OTHERS menu with , and select “HD/SD Mode.”

Recording

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See “Formats and Limitations of Outputs” on page

144.

Note on recording format in SP 1440/24P mode

When recording in SP 1440 × 1080 mode at 23.98 in Progressive mode (indicated as SP 1440/24P on this camcorder), pictures are recorded at 59.94 in Interlace mode (indicated as SP 1440/60i) by pull-down processing.

Recording

Change Mode?

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3 Select “Execute.”

The camcorder is automatically turned off, then is restarted, activating the menu setting.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 115.

For the menu items “Video Format,” “Output Select” and “i.LINK I/O” the settings for HD Mode and those for SD Mode are independently stored in memory. When you switch between HD and SD, these items are automatically changed to the conditions corresponding to the selected mode.

Changing the Format

Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the OTHERS menu with

, and set “Video Format.”

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Signals from the COMPONENT OUT, SDI OUT, A/V OUT, and HDMI OUT connectors are also output according to the format selected with this menu.

Selecting the Video Format

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Switching the ND Filters

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No indication is obtained if the ND filter switch is set to OFF.

The white balance must be adjusted to suit to the color temperature of the light source. You can select the adjustment mode according to the shooting conditions.

Preset mode

The color temperature is adjusted to the preset value (factory setting: 3200K) in this mode.

Select this mode when there is no time to adjust the white balance or when you wish to fix the

white balance to the condition of you set for a Picture Profile.

Memory A mode, Memory B mode

•The white balan ce is adjusted to the value stored in memory A or memory B.

• Pressing the WHT BAL button executes auto white balance and stores the adjusted value in memory A or memory B.

ATW (Auto-Tracing White balance) mode

In this mode, the camcorder automatically adjusts the white balance to the appropriate condition. When the color temperature of the light source changes, the white balance adjustment is automatically executed. Five steps of adjustment speed can be selected with “ATW Speed” (page 122) of the CAMERA SET menu.

Holding the ATW value

When the ATW Hold function is assigned to an assignable button, you can momentarily hold the ATW value to fix the white balance, even in ATW mode, by pressing the button.

For details on the assignable buttons, se e “Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons” on page 70.

Recording

Selecting the Adjustment Mode

Using the switch

You can select Preset mode, Memory A mode, or ATW (Memory B) mode with the WHITE BAL switch.

Switching the ND Filters / Adjusting the White Balance

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To the B position of the WHITE BAL switch,

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122) of the CAMERA SET menu to select Memory B mode.

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42) forcibly activates ATW mode.

• Assigning the ATW on/off function to an assignable button permits you to independently activate/deactivate ATW when Full Auto mode is off.

For details on the assignable buttons, see “Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons” on page 70.

Using the Direct menu

When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button, the current adjustment mode and color temperature are displayed on the screen.

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For details on the Direct menu, see “Direct Menu Operation” on page 24.

Executing Auto White Balance

Execute auto white-balance adjustment according to the color temperature of the light source. The adjustment value can be stored in memory A or B.

Note

Auto white-balance adjustment cannot be executed in Preset mode.

1 To store the adjustment value in

memory, select Memory A or Memory B mode.

2 Select the appropriate ND filter

according to the lighting condition.

3 Place a white subject under the same

lighting condition and zoom in on it so that a white area is obtained on the screen.

A white object (white cloth, a white wall, etc.) near the subject may be used in place. Be careful not to have any spots of high illumination on the screen.

4 Adjust the lens iris opening.

Set it to the proper condition if the manual iris adjustment mode is selected.

5 Press the WHT BAL button.

Auto white-balance adjustment begins.

AT W: ATW mode W:A: Memory A mode W:B: Memory B mode W:P: Preset mode

When the Direct menu is in All mode, you can select from among ATW, W:A, W:B, and W:P.

Adjusting the White Balance

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Displaying the Markers

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During recording, various markers and zebra patterns can be inserted into the image on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. This does not affect recording signals.

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During adjustment, an in-progress message is displayed on the screen. When the adjustment is completed successfully, the message changes to a completion message, and the obtained color temperature is displayed.

• When you execute the adjustment in a memory mode, the adjusted value is stored in memory (A or B) selected in step 1.

• When you execute the adjustment in ATW mode, adjustment in ATW is resumed.

If auto white-balance adjustment fails

An error message is displayed on the screen for approximately three seconds. If the error message is displayed, try auto w

hitebalance adjustment again. If the error message continues to be displayed after several attempts, consult your Sony service representative.

Displaying the Markers

Use “Marker” of the LCD/VF SET menu. Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to

Menu mode, display the LCD/VF SET menu with

, and select “Marker” from the menu.

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• Set “Setting” to “On” then turn the markers on/ off independently. No marker is displayed when “Setting” is “Off.”

• Assigning the Marker on/off function to one of the assignable buttons permits you to operate “Setting: On/Off” by pressing the button.

For the assignable buttons, see “Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons” on page 70.

Displaying the safety-zone marker

Set “Safety Zone” to “On” to insert the safety- zone marker to the screen. With “Safety Area” you can select the size of the safety-zone marker from among 80%, 90%,

92.5%, and 95% of the picture area.

Recording

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When the aspect marker is on, the safety zone marker shows the effective area within the aspect marker.

Recording

Displaying the center marker

Set “Center Marker” to “On” to insert the center marker into the screen area.

TCG 00:00 :00:00 120min

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Displaying the aspect marker

Set “Aspect Marker” to “On” to insert the aspect marker into the screen area. You can select the ratio of the aspect marker from among 4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 15:9, 1.66:1, 1.85:1,

2.25:1, and 2.4:1 with “Aspect Select.”

Example: 4:3

TCG 00:00 :00:00 120min

STBY

Displaying the guide frame lines

Set “Guide Frame” to “On” to insert the guide frame lines into the screen area.

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TCG 00:00 :00:00 120min

Displaying the Zebra Patterns

A zebra pattern(s) can be inserted to the picture on LCD monitor/EVF screen to check the appropriate luminance level.

Factory-set zebras

2 (100%)

Turning the zebra-pattern indication on/ off

Pressing the ZEBRA button turns the zebra pattern-indication on/off.

ZEBRA button

ZEBRA PEAKING

FULL AUTO

You can also change the brightness of images outside the aspect marker with “Aspect Mask.” It can be selected in the range of 0% to 90% (10% steps).

Note

No aspect marker is displayed when a video format of EC (Edge Crop) is selected in SD Mode.

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Changing the zebra pattern

Using “Zebra” of the LCD/VF SET menu, you can change the zebra pattern to be displayed.

Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to

R

Menu mode, display the LCD/VF SET menu with

, and select “Zebra” from the menu.

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SET

On/Off

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Zebra Select

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Zebra

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Zebra Select

Select the zebra pattern(s) to be displayed. 1 (Zebra1): To display a zebra pattern in the area

of ±10% centering the video level set with “Zebra1 Level.”

2 (Zebra2): To display a zebra pattern for the

video level over 100%.

Both: To display both Zebra1 and Zebra2.

Zebra1 Level

Set the center level of Zebra1 in the range of 50 to 107%. The default setting is 70%.

Setting the Gain

You can set the gain of the video amplifier according to the brightness of the subject. Select the setting mode required by the shooting conditions.

Fixed gain mode (manual gain adjustment)

Select the gain of the video amplifier, using the switch or a menu operation.

AGC mode (automatic gain control)

The gain of the video amplifier is automatically adjusted according to the picture brightness.

Recording With Fixed Gain

Selecting the gain with the switch

Select the gain, using the GAIN switch.

Note

When AGC mode is on, the fixed gain cannot be selected.

Recording

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The gain value at each of the switch positions are set at the factory are as follows:

L: 0 dB M: 9 dB H: 18 dB

These values can be changed in the range of –3 dB to +18 dB, using the CAMERA SET menu.

Setting the Gain

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To change

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Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the CAMERA SET menu with , and select “Gain Setup” from the menu.

Setting the Electronic Shutter

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ssist

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Recording

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 115.

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Selecting gain using the Direct menu

When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button, the current gain value is displayed on the screen.

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When the Direct menu is in All mode, you can change the gain in steps of 3 dB with the Direct menu by operating the joystick or the jog dial. You can also select AGC mode with the Direct menu. When the Direct menu is in Part mode, you can switch between AGC and the gain selected with the GAIN switch.

Note

When the camcorder is in Full Auto mode (page

42), the Direct menu cannot be selected.

For details on the Direct menu, see “Direct Menu Operation” on page 24.

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The electronic shutter of the camcorder permits you to change the shutter speed (the accumulation

time per recording frame). The electronic shutter can be adjusted automatically or manually as required.

Fixed Shutter (manual adjustment) modes

Recording is made with a specified shutter speed (accumulation time).

Standard modes (Speed mode/Angle mode)

These modes may be especially effective when you wish to record a quick-moving subject with

little blu rring. You can select Speed mode or Angle mode. In Angle mode, you can specify the shutter speed by setting the shutter angle.

ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode

Specify the shutter speed by frequency. This mode may be used to shoot the monitor screen eliminating horizontal bands.

SLS (Slow Shutter) mode

For shooting a subject in low-level lighting conditions. Specify the shutter speed in the number of accumulated frames.

EX Slow Shutter mode

This is an advanced mode of SLS mode. The shutter speed is specified in the number of accumulated frames. Up to 64 frames can be accumulated in this mode, permitting you to obtain low-noise clear pictures in low light levels or a surreal pictures w ith afterimages.

Recording in AGC Mode

When you set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (page 42), AGC mode is forcibly selected. When Full Auto mode is off, you can

independently turn AGC mode on by setting “AGC” to “On” with “TLCS” (page 121) of the CAMERA SET menu or selecting AGC with the Direct menu.

Setting the Electronic Shutter

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Auto Shutter mode

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the picture brig htness.

Shooting in a Fixed Shutter Mode

When you set the SHUTTER switch to ON, the fixed shutter is turned on in the mode and with the

shutter speed you specified with “Shutter” of the CAMERA SET menu.

Note

When Auto Shutter mode is ON, the fixed shutter cannot be selected.

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The shutter mode and shutter speed can be set with the CAMERA SET menu. Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the CAMERA SET menu with , and select “Shutter.”

CAMERA

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Setup

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Frame rate Shutter speed (sec.)

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Angle (standard angle) mode

Set “Mode” to “Angle,” and specify the shutter angle with “Shutter Angle.” You can select from among 180, 90, 45, 22.5, and

11.25 degrees.

ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode

Set “Mode” to “ECS,” and specify the frequency with “ECS Frequency.” The available setting

values vary depending on

the current frame rate.

SLS (Slow Shutter) mode

Set “Mode” to “SLS,” and specify the number of accumulated frames with “SLS Frame.” You can select in the range of 2 to 8 frames.

Note

Slow Shutter cannot be used in SP 1440/24P mode or Slow & Quick Motion mode.

Setting with the Direct menu

When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button, the current shutter mode and the set value are displayed.

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When the Direct menu is in All mode, you can change the shutter mode and speed with the Direct menu by operating the joystick or the jog dial.

Notes

• When the Direct menu is in Part mode, you cannot turn the shutter on/off with the Direct menu if the SHUTTER switch is set to ON. If the SHUTTER switch is set to OFF, only switching between Auto Shutter and Shutter OFF.

•The Direct menu cannot be selected when the camcorder is in Full Au to mode (page 42) or when the EX Slow Shutter mode is set to “On.”

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Setting the Electronic Shutter

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For details on the Direct menu, see “Direct Menu

R

Operation” on page 24.

Shooting in EX Slow Shutter Mode

Adjusting the Iris

Select “EX Slow Shutter” from the CAMERA SET menu.

CAMERA

SET

Recording

Gain Shutter

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Set “Setting” to “On,” and specify the number of accumulated frames with “Number of Frames.” You can select from among 16, 32, and 64 frames.

Notes

•EX Slow Shutter cannot be used in SP 1440/24P mode or Slow & Quick Motion mode.

• The SHUTTER switch has no effect on the EX Slow Shutter setting.

• The EX Slow Shutter On/Off setting cannot be changed during recording.

•You cannot set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (page 42) when the EX Slow Shutter mode is set to “On.”

Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode

When you set the camcorder to Full Auto mode (page 42), Auto Shutter is forcibly selected. When Full Auto mode is off, you can

independently turn Auto Shutter mode on by setting “A

(page 121) of the CAMERA SET menu.

uto Shutter” to “On” with “TLCS”

Adjust the iris opening according to the brightness of the subject. You can adjust it manually or automatically.

Auto Iris mode

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The iris is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the subject.

Manual Iris mode

Adjust the iris opening using the iris ring or with a menu operation.

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Recording in Auto Iris Mode

When the camcorder is in Full Auto mode (page

42), Auto Iris mode is forcibly turned on.

When Full Auto mode is off, you can turn it on by setting the IRIS switch to AUTO. You can select the target level (to make the picture brighter or darker) of the Auto Iris control. (The gain control in AGC mode and the shutter speed control in Auto Shutter mode are adjusted in synchronization.)

To adjust the target level with the Setup menu

Set “Level” of “TLCS” (page 121) of the CAMERA SET menu.

Adjusting the Iris

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To adjust the target level with the Direct menu

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The target level can also be selected using the Direct menu. When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button, the current setting is displayed on the screen.

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You can change the setting with the Direct menu by operating the joystick or the jog dial.

For details on the Direct menu, see “Direct Menu Operation” on page 24.

Adjusting the Iris Manually

Set the IRIS switch to MANUAL to adjust the iris manually. Rotate the iris ring for the desired iris opening.

To momentarily switch to Auto Iris mode

When you press the ONE PUSH AUTO IRIS button in Manual Iris mode (IRIS switch: MANUAL), Auto Iris control is activated while you hold the button pressed. Manual Iris mode is restored when you release the button.

Adjusting the Zoom

You can adjust the zoom in Manual mode or Power (Servo) mode on this camcorder.

Manual Zoom mode

Rotate the zoom ring to adjust the zoom.

Power Zoom (Servo) mode

You can adjust the zoom by pressing the power zoom lever or zoom button on the handle. The supplied IR Remote Commander and optional lens remote control unit can also be used.

The current zoom position is displayed on the screen in the range of 0 (Wide) to 99 (Tele) when you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.

120min A: 25min B: 50min

Z99

The numerical indication can be changed to that in a bar by changing the “Zoom Position” setting of “Display On/Off” (page 127) of the LCD/VF SET menu.

STBY

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Switching between Manual mode and Servo mode is performed with the ZOOM switch located on the bottom of the camcorder.

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Setting the ZOOM switch to the MANUAL position for Manual Zoom mode activates the zoom ring. Rotate the zoom ring to adjust the zoom.

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Using the Power Zoom

Setting the ZOOM switch to the SERVO position for Servo mode activates the power zoom. In Servo mode, the power zoom lever on the grip and the ZOOM button on the handle are activated.

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To adjust with the power zoom lever on the grip

Press the W (wide) side for a wider angle or the T (telephoto) side for a closer angle. Pressing the lever deeper sets zooming faster.

To adjust with the ZOOM button on the handle

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L Zoom changes with the speed set by

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“Low” of “Zoom Speed” of CAMERA SET menu. (Default: 30)

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Zoom operation is guaranteed with the zoom speed settings from 8 to 99.

To select the operation at the beginning and the end of zooming

You can select Soft mode for zooming, in which the zooming speed is gradually increased at the beginning then gradually decreased for the end. Use “Zoom Trans” (page 120) of the CAMERA SET menu.

Zoom Trans setting

Linear (Default)

Soft Zooming gradually increases the speed

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If “Zoom Speed” is set to a value less than 20, the operation becomes the same as “Linear,” even when “Soft” is selected.

Operation at the beginning and the end of zooming

Zooming immediately begins at the specified speed when the ZOOM button is pressed and immediately ends when the button is released.

up to the specified speed after the ZOOM button is pressed and gradually decreases the speed and ends after the button is released. (1 second at maximum from when the button is released till the operation ends.)

When adjusting with the ZOOM button of the IR Remote Commander

The zooming speed depends on the “Remote” setting (default: 50) of “Zoom Speed” of the CAMERA SET menu.

Note

Zoom operation is guaranteed with the zoom speed settings from 8 to 99.

To use the IR Remote Commander, see “Using the IR Remote Commander” on page 33.

When using a lens remote controller

Zooming can also be controlled from an optional lens remote controller connected via the LENS REMOTE connector.

For operation of the optional lens remote controller, refer to the operation guide of the lens remote controller.

Adjusting the Focus

You can select any of three modes for focus adjustments.

Full MF (Full Manual Focus) mode

Only adjustment with the focus ring is effective in this mode. You can adjust the focus from length by rotating the ring. The ring rotates endlessly in the both directions.

MF (Manual Focus) mode

In this mode, auto focu s can be temporarily activated by pushing the PUSH AF button. The MF Assist function can be used for assistance.

AF (Auto Focus) mode

Auto focus functions continuously in this mode. The focus ring and the PUSH AF button can also be used.

Note

The infinity position has some margin to compensate for focus change caused by variation in ambient temperature. When shooting an image at infinity in MF or Full MF mode, adjust the focus while observing the image on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

Adjusting in Full MF Mode

Pull the focus ring rearward (toward the camcorder body) to set the camcorder to Full MF mode. Focus can only be adjusted with the focus ring manually.

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The focus instantly moves to the range index position when you pull the focus ring rearward.

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When you press the PEAKING button, the peaking function is activated. This function emphasizes the contours of the images on the LCD monitor/EVF screen, making manual focusing easier. This function does not affect recording signals. The emphasis level and color of the contours can be set with “Peaking” (page 125) of the LCD/VF SET menu.

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Rotate the focus ring for the best focus while observing the picture on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. The range index of the focus ring is effective in Full MF mode. The distances correspond to the focus ring positions.

Expanded Focus

When you press the EXPANDED FOCUS button, the center area of the picture is magnified on the LCD monitor/EVF screen, making the focus adjustment easier. Press the EXPANDED FOCUS button again or leave the focus ring unmoved for 5 seconds to resume the normal angle for recording.

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Slide the focus ring forward (toward the lens hood) and set the FOCUS switch to MANUAL to set the camcorder to MF mode. In this mode, you can activate Auto Focus only when required.

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Adjusting the focus with the focus ring

Rotate the focus ring for the best focus while observing the picture on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. The range index of the ring is invalid in MF mode.

One-Push (Momentary) Auto Focusing

Push the PUSH AF button. Auto focusing momentarily activates (One-Push Auto Focusing). One-Push Auto Focusing is terminated when the subject comes in focus.

MF Assist function

When you stop rotating the focus ring with the MF Assist function active, auto focusing starts, performing fine focus adjustment for the subject in the center of the screen. When the fine adjustment is completed, automatic focusing with the MF Assist function is terminated.

Activating the MF Assist function using the CAMERA SET menu

Set “MF Assist” (page 119) of the CAMERA SET menu to “On.”

In MF mode, you can activate/deactivate the MF Assist function with the Direct menu by operatin g the joystick or jog dial. When the function is active, an asterisk mark is displayed to the right of the mode indication.

Note

The Direct menu cannot be selected in a mode other than MF mode.

For details on the Direct menu, see “Direct Menu Operation” on page 24.

Adjusting in AF Mode

Slide the focus ring forward (toward the lens hood) and set the FOCUS switch to AUTO to set the camcorder to AF mode. In this mode, focus is always adjusted automatically.

AF/MF Full MF

OPEN

CLOSE

Focus ring: Forward FOCUS switch:

The range index of the ring is invalid in AF mode.

Focusing in AF mode

In AF mode the camcorder continuously checks changes of images and activates auto focusing each time it detects a change. The auto focus adjustment is terminated when the subject comes into focus, and the camcorder stands by until the next change is detected. In AF mode, auto focusing is also activated when you press the PUSH AF button or operate the focus ring.

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Using Macro Mode

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When you set the MACRO swi tch to ON in A F or MF mode, Macro mode is activated, permitting you to adjust the focus in a range that includes the micro area. The Macro mode is invalid in Full MF mode.

Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot)

By activating the Steady Shot function, blurring of images due to camera shaking can be reduced.

Recording

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Setting with the CAMERA SET menu

Set “Steady Shot” (page 122) of the CAMERA SET menu to “On.”

Setting with the Direct menu

When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button, the setting of the Steady Shot function is displayed on the screen.

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You can turn it on/off with the Direct menu by operating the joystick or the jog dial.

For details on the Direct menu, see “Direct Menu Operation” on page 24.

Note on use of a wide-conversion lens

Two operation modes are provided for Steady Shot: Normal mode and Wide mode (for a wide conversion lens). When you attach the optional VCL-EX0877 wide conversion lens, be sure to set “Wide Conversion” (page 122) of the CAMERA SET menu to “On.”

Note

If the camcorder is fixed to a tripod for stable condition, deactivate the Steady Shot function.

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Reducing Flickers

To reduce flickers, try either of the following two methods:

Setting the shutter speed according to the power-supply frequency

Activate the electronic shutter (page 52) and set the shutter speed according to the power supply frequency.

When the frequency is 50 Hz

Set the shutter speed to

When the frequency is 60 Hz

Set the shutter speed to

Using the Flicker-Reduction function

Set “Mode” of “Flicker Reduce” (page 119) of the CAMERA SET menu to “Auto” or “On” and set “Frequency” to the power-supply frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz).

Note

If the frame rate selected for recording is close to the power-supply frequency, flicker may not be reduced sufficiently even if you activate the Flicker-Reduction function. In such cases, use the electronic shutter.

Recommended settings for flicker reduction

Frequency

Always set “Frequency” to the power-supply frequency value appropriate for the shooting area.

Mode

• It is recommended to set “Mode” to “Off” when shooting outdoors or under lighting that does not cause flicker. (It can be also “Auto,” but the compensation may not be done properly.)

• It is recommended to set “Mode” to “Auto” when shooting indoo rs or under various lighting that may cause flicker, such as fluorescent, sodium, or mercury-vapor lamps. (If continuously shooting under lighting that may cause flicker, “Mode” should be set to “On.”)

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Auto Recommended Acceptable

On Acceptable Not recommended

Off Not recommended Recommended

Under lighting that may cause flicker

Environments

Under lighting that does not cause flicker

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Setting the Time Data

mode selected with the TC/UB SET menu is restored.

Setting the Timecode

Time data, such as the timecodes, user bits, and the clock time, are recorded with pictures.

Running Modes of the Timecode

For the timecode, three running modes and Clock

Recording

mode can be selected.

Rec Run mode

The timecode advances during recording only. The continuity of the timecode is maintained between clips in the sequence of recording as long as the SxS memory card is not changed. If you remove the memory card and record on another card, the timecode will not continue when you return the first card to the slot again.

Free Run mode

The timecode keeps advancing regardless of recording.

Regen mode

The timecode advances during recording only. When you insert another memory card, the

camcorder starts next recording so that the timecode continues to the last recorded timecode on the card.

Clock mode

The current clock time is recorded for the timecode.

Note

• In Interval Recording, Frame Recording, Slow & Quick Motion Recording, the timecode advances in Rec Run mode regardless of the “Run” setting if you set “Mode” of “Timecode” to “Preset” with the TC/UB SET menu. If you set it to “Clock,” the timecode advances in Regen mode.

• When the Picture Cache function is active (P.Cache R ec Setting: On), the timecode always advances in Free Run mode. When the Picture Cache Rec function is deactivated, the running

Specify the timecode to be recorded with “Timecode” and “TC Format” of the TC/UB SET

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menu

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 115.

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Setting the timecode to a desired value

1 Set “Mode” of “Timecode” to “Preset.”

2 Specify the timecode value on the

Setting line and select “SET.”

Resetting the timecode

You can reset the timecode to be recorded in running modes to “00:00:00:00.”

1 Select “Reset” of “Timecode.”

2 Select “Execute.”

Using the actual time as the timecode

Set “Mode” of “Time Code” to “Clock.”

The time of the built-in clock is recorded as the timecode.

Switching between DF and NDF of the timecode

Using “TC Format” of the TC/UB SET menu, DF (drop-frame mode) and NDF (non-drop frame mode) of the timecode can be switched. Note, however, that the mode is fixed either to DF or NDF regardless of the TC Format setting, depending on the current frame-rate setting.

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Restrictions on the timecode

The timecode setting is restricted by the current video format.

Video formats Frame

setting

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1)The frame digits in “Setting” is limited to 00, 04, 08,

12, 16, and 20. The frame at the beginning of recording is limited to 00, 04, 08, 12, 16, or 20. As the SDI OUT connector output becomes 60i because of the 2-3 pull-down process except when “24P System” (page 125) is set to “24PsF” for 1920/ 24P in Camera mode, the frame digits of the timecode added to the SDI OUT connector output are changed to values in the range of 00 to 29.

2)Even in Clock mode, the timecode is gradually

shifted, because it is counted by NDF. As any output becomes 2-3 pulled-down video except those from the SDI OUT and COMPONENT OUT connectors with “24P System” (page 125) set to

TC Format

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Fixed to NDF

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“24PsF” for 1920/24P in Camera mode, there may be a field t hat has dual timecodes on the display.

3)With DF, the frame digits can be set as desired in the

range of 00 to 29. With NDF, the frame at the beginning of recording is limited to 00, 05, 10, 15, 20, or 25.

Setting the User Bits

You can add a hexadecimal number of 8 digits for pictures as the user bits. The user bits can also be set to the current date. Use “Users Bit” of the TC/UB SET menu.

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1 Set “Mode” of “Users Bit” to “Fix.”

2 Specify the values on the Setting line

and select “SET.”

You can set hexadecimal digits A to F with the corresponding alphabetics.

Recording the current date as the user bits

Set “Mode” of “Users Bit” to “Date.”

The current date is displayed on the Setting line.

Displaying the Time Data

In Camera mode, pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button displays the time data on the screen.

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The indication is switched among the timecode, user bits, and recording duration each time you press the TC/U-BIT/DURATION button.

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Display Contents

TCG **:**:**:** Tmecode

CLK **:**:**:** Timecode (Clock mode)

UBG ** ** ** ** User bits

DUR **:**:** Duration from the beginning of

recording

Recording

Recording Audio Signals

Two channels (CH-1/CH-2) of audio can be recorded (Linear PCM recording) in synchronization with video recording. You can use the built-in stereo microphones (omni-directional electret condenser microphones) or 2-channel external audio inputs to the AUDIO IN connectors by switching with the AUDIO IN switches.

AUDIO IN connectors:

CH-2

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AUDIO LEVEL controls: To adjust the recording levels

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Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones

Set the AUDIO IN switches, both CH-1 and CH-2, to INT.

Using External Inputs

1 Set the AUDIO IN switches CH-1 and

CH-2 to EXT.

2 Connect external audio sources to the

AUDIO IN connectors CH-1 and CH-2.

3 Set the LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switches

CH-1 and CH-2 to LINE (line level: +4 dBu).

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Recording

Using an External Microphone

You can use an external microphone for recording, such as the ECM-673 Electret Condenser Microphone.

1 Loosen the screw of the microphone

holder and open the cover.

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switch (CH-1 or CH-2) according to the connected microphone.

MIC: For a microphone that requires no

power supply

MIC +48V: For a microphone that requires

+48V power supply (such as the ECM-

673)

Note

Even when recording CH-1 for 2-channel monaural by setting “EXT CH Select” of “Audio Input” (page 123) of the AUDIO SET menu to “CH-1,” set the LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switch for CH-2 to the same position as that for CH-1.

Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels

You can select automatic or manual adjustment mode independently for each channel.

To adjust the levels automatically (AGC)

When the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and CH-2 are set to AUTO, the audio recording levels are automatically adjusted.

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To adjust the levels manually

Set the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and CH2 to MANUAL and adjust the audio recording levels by turning the AUDIO LEVEL controls. Set the controls to 5 for the reference setting (0 dB). Setting to 10 maximizes the level (+12 dB), and setting to 0 minimizes it (– The input levels are displayed on the screen when you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.

∞).

Note

The built-in speaker is disabled in Camera mode.

To adjust the audio monitoring volume

Use the MONITOR VOL buttons. Pressing the + button increases the volume, and

pressing the – button decreases it. To muffle the sound, set it to the minimum level. While you adjust the volume, the level is displayed as a bar on the screen.

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When you perform fine adjustment using “TRIM CH-1” and “TRIM CH-2” of “Audio Input” (page

123) of the AUDIO SET menu, set the AUDIO LEVEL controls to 5 and adjust the microphone sensitivity so that the appropriate meter indications are obtained.

Audio recording in special recording modes

•No audio recording is made in Interval Recording or Frame Recording.

•No audio recording is made in Slow & Quick recording if the recording frame rate is set to a value different from the playback frame rate.

Monitoring the Audio

You can monitor the sounds being recorded with the headphones connected to the headphone connector (stereo mini jack).

Headphone connector

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Outputting the Color

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Bars and Reference Tone

The camcorder can output a color-bar signal in place of the camera picture. A 1-kHz reference tone is output with the color bar signal if “1kHz Tone” of “Audio Input” (page

123) is set to “On” with the AUDIO SET menu. The color-bar signal and reference-tone signal are also fed out from the SDI OUT, COMPONENT OUT, and A/V OUT connectors.

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The camera picture is switched to color bars. To return to the camera picture, press the button again.

You can select the type of color bars with “Color Bar Type” (page 119) of the CAMERA SET menu.

Multi: ARIB multiformat color bars 75%: Vertical stripes of 75% luminance 100%: Vertical stripes of 100% luminance

Notes

• When recording of the camera image is in progress, it cannot be switched to the color-bar picture even if you press the BARS/CAM button. (You can switch the color-bar picture to the camera picture.)

• The color bar mode cannot be selected in Slow & Quick Motion mode and EX Slow Shutter mode.

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Recording Shot Marks

When you record shot marks for important scenes of a clip recorded in HD Mode as subsidiary data, you can access the marked points easily on a Shot Mark screen, which only displays scenes with shot marks only. This increases editing efficiency.

For the Shot Mark screen, see “Display ing the SHOT MARK Screen (HD Mode Only)” on page 106.

The camcorder permits you to record two types of shot marks: shot mark 1 and shot mark 2. Shot marks can be recorded as needed during recording or can be added after recording while checking the playback pictures.

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Shot marks cannot be recorded for clips recorded in SD Mode.

Inserting a shot mark during recording

Activate the IR Remote Commander (page 33), and use the SHOTMARK 1 or 2 button.

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Press the SHOTMARK 1 or 2 button where you wish to insert a mark.

If the Shot Mark1 or Shot Mark2 function is assigned to an assignable button, you can also use it instead (page 70).

A shot mark of the type corresponding to the button you press is recorded.

For operations to add shot marks after recording, see “Adding Shot Marks During Playback (HD Mode)” on page 99 and “Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (HD Mode Only)” on page 107.

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Adding the OK Mark

By adding the OK mark to a clip recorded in HD Mode, you can prevent the clip from being deleted or divided inadvertently. The OK mark is also used to obtain a thumbnail screen of only the marked clips (OK-Clip thumbnail screen) when you press the THUMBNAIL button.

Recording

For the OK-Clip thumbnail screen, see “Displaying the OK-Clip thumbnail screen (HD Mode)” on page

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The OK mark cannot be added to clips recorded in SD Mode.

To add the OK mark in Camera mode, assign the OK Mark function to an assignable button.

For function assignment, see “Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons” on page 70.

Adding the OK mark

In Camera mode, you can add the OK mark to the last clip recorded on the SxS memory card currently selected.

When recording of a clip ends, press the assignable button to which you assigned the OK Mark function.

The message “OK Mark” is displayed on the screen for three seconds.

To add or delete the OK mark to or from clips before the last one

Operate in Media mode

See “Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/from a Clip (HD Mode Only)” on page 103.

Deleting the OK mark

In Camera mode, you can delete the OK mark added to the last clip on the SxS memory card currently selected.

1 Press the assignable button to which

you assigned the OK Mark function.

The confirmation message “Execute/Cancel” is displayed.

2 Select “Execute.”

The OK mark of the last clip is deleted.

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Rec Review

You can review the last recorded clip on the screen (Rec Review).

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•During Rec Review playback, the playback control buttons other than the STOP button are disabled.

• If the video form at was changed after reco rding, Rec Review cannot be performed (except when the change was from SP 1440/24P to SP 1440/ 60i).

•The Setup and PICTURE PROFILE menus cannot be operated during Rec Review.

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Playback of the specified block of the clip begins. In Rec Review, the last 3 seconds, 10 seconds, or the entire part of the clip is displayed, depending on the “Rec Review” setting (page 120) of the CAMERA SET menu. It is set to 3 seconds at the factory. Rec Review is terminated at the end of the clip, resuming STBY (recording standby) status.

To interrupt Rec Review

Press the REC REVIEW or STOP button or the assignable button to which you assigned the Rec Review function. Rec Review is canceled, res

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The camcorder has four assignable buttons to which you can assign various functions for convenience.

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Changing Functions

Use “Assign Button” of the OTHERS menu.

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Marker All marker indications (safety-

Last Clip DEL Last clip delete

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Rec Recording start/stop

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The assigned functions can be viewed on the BUTTON/REMOTE status screen (page 112).

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Interval Recording

The Interval Recording (time-lapse recording) function is especially effective for shooting objects that move very slowly. The specif ied number of frames are automatically recorded at the specified intervals.

Preparatory Settings

Before starting Interval Recordin necessary settings on the CAMERA SET menu in advance.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 115.

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1 Select “Interval Rec” of the CAMERA

SET menu.

Recording interval (Interval Time)

Number of frames for one recording session (Number of Frames)

It is recommended to fix the camcorder to a tripod or equivalent and use the IR Remote Commander to start/stop recording rather than pressing the REC START/STOP button of the camcorder.

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•Interval Recording cannot be set to “On” simultaneously with Frame Recording, Picture Cache Recording, or Slow & Quick Motion. When you set Interval Recording to “On,” Frame Recording, Picture Cache Recording a nd Slow & Quick Motion are forcibly set to “Off.”

•No audio recording is executed in Interval Recording.

•Interval Recording cannot be performed if an HD SP video format is selected with “Video Format” and “i.LINK I/O” is set to “HDV” or “DVCAM” with the OTHERS menu.

•Interval Recording cannot be performed if “Video Format” of the OTHERS menu is set to SP 1440/24P.

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You can select the time from among 1 to10/ 15/20/30/40/50 seconds, 1 to 10/15/20/30/ 40/50 minutes, and 1 to 4/6/12/24 hours by scrolling the display.

4 Set the number of frames to be recorded

at a time with “Number of Frames.”

When “Video Format” (page 132) is set to “HQ 1280/60P” or “HQ 1280/50P,” you can select from among 2, 6, and 12 frames. With other settings, you can select from among 1, 3, 6, and 9 frames.

5 Exit the menu.

Performing Interval Recording

When the preparatory settings are completed, you can start recording.

Press the REC START/STOP button.

Interval Recording begins.

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The flashing “Interval Rec” on the screen is now steadily lit.

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•You cannot change the “Interval Time” and “Number of Frames” settings while Interval Recording is in progress. To change them, pause recording.

• After starting Interval Recording, Rec Review operation is disabled, even during an interval.

• The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode (page 62) during Interval Recording.

• Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop

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recording or switch the card slot while recording is halted in Interval Recording mode.

Stopping Interval Recording

Press the REC START/STOP button.

Interval Recording stops. To restart Interval Recording, press the button again.

Canceling Interval Recording mode

Set “Setting” of “Interval Rec” of the CAMERA SET menu to “Off.”

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It automatically returns to “Off” when you set the power switch to OFF, while the “Interval Time” and “Number of Frames” settings are maintained.

Frame Recording

The Frame Recording function is especially effective for clay animation recording. The specified number of frames are recorded intermittently when you press the REC START/ STOP button. It is recommended to fix the camcorder to a tripod or equivalent and use the IR Remote Commander to start/stop recording rather than pressing the REC START/STOP button of the camcorder.

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• Frame Recording cannot be set to “On” simultaneously with Interval Recording, Picture Cache Recording or Slow & Quick Motion. When you set Frame Recording to “On,” Interval Recording, Picture Cache Recording and Slow & Quick Motion are forcibly set to “Off.”

• No audio recording is executed in Frame Recording.

• Frame Recording c an not be per fo rme d i f an H D SP video format is selected with “Video Format” and “i.LINK I/O” is set to “HDV” or “DVCAM” with the OTHERS menu.

• Frame Recording cannot be performed if “Video Format” of the OTHERS menu is set to SP 1440/24P.

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Preparatory Settings

Before starting Frame Recording, make the necessary settings on the CAMERA SET men advance.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 115.

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You can select from among 2, 6, and 12 when “Video Format” (page 46) is set to 720/60P or 720/50P. With other video formats, you can select from among 1, 3, 6, and 9.

4 Exit the menu.

Performing Frame Recording

When the preparatory settings are completed, you can start recording.

1 Press the REC START/STOP button.

Recording in Frame Rec mode begins. The “Frame Rec” indication stops flashing.

When the number of frames you specified with the menu are recorded, the camcorder

automatically enters FRM STBY (Frame Rec Standby) status.

• Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop recording or switch the card slot while recording is paused in Frame Rec mode.

Stopping Frame Recording

Set “Setting” of “Frame Rec” of the CAMERA SET menu to “Off.”

Recording stops and Frame Rec mode is canceled.

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Each time you press the REC START/STOP button, the camcorder records the specified number of frames then enters FRM STBY status.

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• Recording cannot be stopped until the specified number of frames are recorded. If the power switch is set to OFF during recording, the power is only shut off after the specified number of frames are recorded.

• The Rec Review function cannot be used while recording in Frame Rec mode is in progress.

•You cannot change the “Number of Frames” setting while recording in Frame Rec mode is in progress. To change it, pause the recording.

• The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode (page 62) during Frame Recording.

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• Picture Cache Recording cannot be set to “On” simultaneously with Frame Recording, Interval Recording, or Slow & Quick Motion. When you set Picture Cache Recording to “On,” Frame Recording, Interval Recording and Slow & Quick Motion are forcibly set to “Off.”

• The following operations set Picture Cache Recording to “Off.”

—Setting Interval Recording to “On” —Setting Frame Recording to “On” —Setting Slow & Quick Motion to “On” —Changing the recording format

• When Picture Cache Recording is “On,” the time code is always recorded in Free Run mode regardless of the TC/UB SET menu settings (page 62).

Preparatory Settings

Before starting Picture Cache Recording, make the necessary settings on the CAMERA SET menu in advance.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 115.

1 Select “P.Cache Rec” of the CAMERA

SET menu.

The Picture Cache Recording is enabled and the CACHE REC lamp lights.

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Check that the CACHE REC lamp is lit and press the REC START/STOP button.

Recording begins, and stored video in the cache memory is written first to the SxS memory card. The on-screen “ the color of

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z to red.

Stopping Picture Cache Recording

Press the REC START/STOP button.

Canceling Picture Cache function

Set “Setting” of “P.Cache Rec” of the CAMERA SET menu to “Off” or press the assignable button to which you assigned the Picture Cache function.

Notes

•If you change the recording format, the cached data are cleared and caching is newly started. Therefore, data cached before you changed the format cannot be recorded if you start Pictu re Cache Recording immediately after changing the format.

•If you start/stop Picture Cache Recording immediately after you insert an SxS memory card, data may not be recorded on the card.

• Picture caching starts when you activate the Picture Cache function. Therefore, video before the function is activated cannot be recorded with Picture Cache Recording.

• Picture Cache Recording is invalid for external input signal (HDV).

•As picture caching is disabled while an SxS memory card is being accessed, such as during playback, Rec Review, or thumbnail screen display, Picture Cache Recording of such a period cannot be made.

•Although you can change the “P.Cache Rec Time” setting on the menu e ven while recording is in progress, any new value becomes valid in such a case only after recording is stopped.

Slow & Quick Motion Recording

When the camcorder is in HD Mode and one of the following you can set a frame rate for recording different from that for playback:

NTSC Area

HQ 1920/30P, HQ 1920/24P, HQ 1280/60P, HQ 1280/30P, HQ 1280/24P

PAL Area

HQ 1920/25P, HQ 1280/50P, HQ 1280/25P

By recording at a different frame rate, you can obtain a smoother slow-motion or quick-motion effect than with slow-speed or fast-speed playback of a material recorded at the normal recording speed.

Example

When the video format is HQ 1280/24P, recording with a frame rate between 1 and 23 fps provides a quick-motion effect in playback, and recording with a frame rate between 25 and 60 fps provides a slow-motion effect in playback.

Notes

•Slow & Quick Motion cannot be activated in SD Mode.

•Slow & Quick Motion cannot be set to “On” simultaneously with Frame Recording, Interval Recording, or Picture Cache Recording. When you set Slow & Quick Motion to “On,” Frame Recording, Interval Recording, and Picture Cache Recording are forcibly set to “Off.”

• No audio recording is made if the recording frame rate is set to a value different from the playback frame rate.

video formats is selected (page 44),

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Preparatory Settings

Before starting Slow & Quick Motion recording, make the necessary settings with the CAMERA SET menu in advance.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 115.

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Recording in Slow & Quick Motion Mode

Starting recording

When the preparatory settings are completed, you can start recording.

Press the REC START/STOP button.

Slow & Quick Motion recording begins. Recording is made with the video format (On Format) and the frame rate (Frame Rate) set on the S&Q Motion menu.

Notes

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• The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode during Slow & Quick Motion recording (page

62).

Stopping recording

Press the REC START/STOP button.

Slow & Quick Motion recording stops.

Note

When recording at a low-speed frame rate, it may take time until recording stops after you press the REC START/STOP button.

Canceling Slow & Quick Motion mode

Press the S&Q button.

Note

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Freeze Mix: Image Alignment

Using the Freeze Mix function, an image (still picture) of a clip recorded in HD Mode can be temporarily superimposed on the current camera picture, permitting you to easily align images for next recording.

• If the recorded picture and the current camera picture differ in video format, the Freeze Mix display cannot be achieved.

• The Freeze Mix function cannot be used if the recording video format is SP 1440/24P.

• The Freeze Mix display cannot be obtained in Slow & Quick Motion mode or Slow Shutter mode.

•You cannot operate the Setup menus and PICTURE PROFILE menu in Freeze Mix status.

To use the Freeze Mix function

Assign the Freeze Mix function to one of the assignable buttons.

For details, see “Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons” on page 70.

Superimposing a Freeze Mix image

1 Stop recording to set the camcorder to

STBY (recording standby) status.

2 Press the REC REVIEW button to

review the recorded images, or press the ASSIGN button to which you assigned “Freeze Mix.”

3 Press the ASSIGN button to which you

assigned “Freeze Mix” at the image with which you want align.

The image where you pressed the ASSIGN button

3 is displayed as a still picture over the

in step current camera picture.

Canceling Freeze Mix status

You can cancel it with the ASSIGN button to which you assigned “Freeze Mix” or the REC

START/STOP button.

• When you cancel Freeze Mix status by pressing the ASSIGN button, the normal camera picture is restored.

• When you cancel Freeze Mix status by pressing the REC START/STOP button, normal recording begins.

Notes

• The Freeze Mix function cannot be used in SD Mode.

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The Shot Transition function helps you to easily obtain complex picture effects by registering camera settings or conditions as a “shot” to be reproduced in a recording sequence. Your settings for focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter speed, white balance, color matrix, and detail level can be regis tered in combination in one shot,

Recording

and you can change the current camera settings to those of the shot, or the settings reproduced from one shot to those of another Shot, resulting in a smooth transition of scenes. For example, you can shift the focus from a closer object to a farther object, or change the depth of field by adjusting the iris. In addition, you can develop scenes under different recording conditions smoothly. If y adjustment function for white balance, the scenes will develop smoothly between objects indoors and those outdoors.

Notes

• Shot transition cannot be activated in combination with any of the EX Slow Shutter, Interval Recording, Frame Recording, and Slow & Quick Motion functions.

•If you wish to shift the focus in a shot transition, set the focus adjustment mode to MF or AF (see page 57). The focus will not be shifted if Full MF mode is selected.

•If you wish to shift the zoom in a shot transition, set the ZOOM switch to SERVO (see page 55). The zoom will not be shifted with the MANUAL setting.

•If you register a focus position in a macro area with the MACRO switch ON, the focus may not be shifted to the registered position if a shot transition is executed with the MACRO switch set to OFF.

Shot-transition operation buttons and indications

For shot-transition operations, use the three TRANSITION operation buttons on the upper panel.

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MODE button and indicator

When you press this button, the camcorder enters Shot Transition operation mode, and the indicator of the button lights. The shot transition operation area is displayed on the screen. Each time you press the button, the shot-transition operation mode cycles among Store, Check, Execute, and Off (normal Camera mode). In Execute mode, the shot transition information area appears.

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When adjustments are required, set the mode to Store.

Preparatory Settings

Before you start recording using the Shot Transition function, make the necessary settings with the CAMERA SET menu in advance. The conditions you set are indicated in the shot transition information area on the screen when you set the shot-transition operation mode to “Execute.”

Shot-transition information area

Progress bar

Time/Speed

Set whether to specify the duration of a transition by time or by speed of zoom transition.

Setting Contents

Time The “Transition Time” setting is valid.

Speed The “Transition Speed” setting is

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Trans Curve

Select the transition pattern. The corresponding icon is displayed in the shot transition information area.

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After you set “Time/Speed” to “Time,” set the duration of a transition in the range of 2 to 15 sec in steps of 1 second.

Trans Speed

After you set “Time/Speed” to “Speed,” set the zoom transition speed (specifying the time to be taken for the zoom moving from the TELE end to the WIDE end at a certain speed). The setting range is from 1 to 10. The larger the number you set, the higher speed.

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Set the time from start of recording to start of the shot transition. The countdown indication is displayed in the shot-transition informa tion area until the shot transition is started by the Start Timer.

Rec Link

Set whether to link shot-transition start and target shot selection to recording start. The setting status is displayed in the shot transition information area.

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Off: Not to link to recording start

(To use the A or B button to start the transition and specify the target shot)

Shot-A: To start the transition to Shot A in

synchronization with recording start

Shot-B: To start the transition to Shot B in

synchronization with recording start

Making a transition from the current picture to a registered shot

1 Adjust the camera settings to obtain an

image with which you wish to start recording.

3 Exit the menu to finish the settings.

Registering a shot

You can register two kinds of shots: A and B.

Recording

1 Press the MODE button to display

“Store” in the shot-transition operation area.

2 Adjust the camera settings to obtain an

image you wish to register.

3 When adjustment is finished, press the

Shot A or Shot B button.

The camera settings are registered to the pressed button. The registered camera settings are maintained until you register them next.

Checking the Registered Settings (Shot)

1 Press the MODE button to display

“Check” in the shot-transition operation area.

2 Press the A or B button, whichever you

assigned to the shot you wish to check.

The selected shot (camera settings or conditions) takes effect on the picture on the screen. With this operation, you cannot check the conditions of the transition.

Recording with a Shot Transition

When the preparatory settings are completed, you can start recording. Operations differ depending the “Rec Link” setting.

2 Press the MODE button to display

“Execute” in the shot-transition operation area.

3 Press the REC START/STOP button.

Recording begins.

4 When “Rec Link” is “Off,” press the

button of the target shot (A or B) when you wish to start the shot transition.

The current camera settings are gradually shifted to those registered to the specified shot.

When “Rec Link” is “Shot-A” or “ShotB,” the camcorder automatically performs

the shot transition to the camera settings registered to Shot A or Shot B, respectively. You need not press the button.

Notes

•You cannot return to the status in step 1 once

after you start the shot transition. If the status must be resumed, register it as a shot.

• When you perform recording on an external device connected via the i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector in synchronization with REC START/STOP operations on this camcorder, recording start on the external device and shottransition start may not be synchronized even if “Rec Link” has been set to “Shot-A” or “ShotB,” depending on the performance of the external device.

Making a transition from Shot A to Shot B

When “Rec Link” is set to “Off” or “Shot-B,” a shot transition from Shot A to Shot B is possible.

1 Press the MODE button to display

“Check” in the shot-transition operation area.

2 Press the A button.

The picture is adjusted according to the camera settings registered for Shot A.

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3 Press the MODE button to display

“Execute” in the shot-transition operation area.

4 Press the REC START/STOP button.

Recording begins with the camera settings registered for Shot A.

To cancel recording while a transition is in progress

If you press the REC START/STOP button during recording, the recording stops, even when a shot transition is in progress. The E-E picture of the settings where the recording stops is displayed.

5 When “Rec Link” is “Off,” press the B

button when you wish to start the shot transition.

When “Rec Link” is “Shot-B,” the

camcorder automatically performs the shot transition to the camera settings registered for Shot B. It is not necessary to press the B button.

Making a transition from Shot B to Shot A

When “Rec Link” is set to “Off” or “Shot-A,” a shot transition from Shot B to Shot A is possible.

1 Press the MODE button to display

“Check” in the shot-transition operation area.

2 Press the B button.

The picture is adjusted according to the camera settings registered for Shot B.

3 Press the MODE button to display

“Execute” in the shot-transition operation area.

4 Press the REC START/STOP button.

Recording begins with the camera settings registered for Shot B.

Releasing a Shot Transition

Press the MODE button so that the button indicator goes dark. The LCD monitor/EVF screen resumes the normal condition.

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5 When “Rec Link” is “Off,” press the A

button when you wish to start the shot transition.

When “Rec Link” is “Shot-A,” the

camcorder automatically performs the shot transition to the camera settings registered for Shot A. It is not necessary to press the A button.

Ending recording

When recording is completed, press the REC START/STOP button.

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Fader Function

Using the Fader function, you can start a recording by fading in a scene or end a recording by fading out of a scene. The fader function can be assigned to an assignable button.

For function assignment, see “Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons” on page 70.

Recording

Notes

• The fader function cannot be used in combination with the Slow & Quick Motion, Interval Recording, Frame Recording, or EX Slow Shutter function.

• When a clip is recorded using the fade-in function, a white or black screen becomes the thumbnail image on the thumbnail screen (page

94). In HD Mode, changing the index frame may be useful for easier identification.

• When you perform recording on an external device connected via the i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector in synchronization with REC START/STOP operations on this camcorder, recording start/stop on the external device and fade-in start/fade-out end may not be synchronized, depending on the performance of the external device.

Preparatory Settings

the conditions to activate the Fader

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Set this to “On” to start recording with fade in. (When you operate the function using an assignable button, it is not necessary to set “Fade In” to “On” with the menu.)

Fade In Type

Select the initial status of the fade-in.

White: To fade in from a white screen Black: To fade in from a black screen

Fade In Time

Set the duration (1/2/3/5/10 sec) of fade-in.

3 Specify the fade-out conditions.

Fade Out

Set this to “On” to end recording with fade out. (When you operate the function using an assignable button, it is not necessary to set “Fade Out” to “On” with the menu.)

Fade Out Type

Select the final status of the fade-out.

White: To fade out to a white screen Black: To fade out to a black screen

Fade Out Time

Set the duration (1/2/3/5/10 sec) of fade-out.

4 Exit the menu.

• If you set “Fade In” to “On” with the menu, the camcorder enters Fade-in standby status when you exit the menu.

• When the Fader indication on the screen is active, the initial status (“White Fader” or “Black Fader”) you set with “Fade In Type” flashes.

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For fading in a scene

Press the ASSIGN button to which you assigned the Fader function in STBY (recording standby) status. The fade-in function is turned on.

For fading out

Press the ASSIGN button to which you assigned the Fader function during recording. The camcorder enters in the fade-out standby status.

Note

The Fade In/Fade Out settings automatically return to “Off” when you turn off the camcorder, while the Type and Time settings set with the menu are maintained.

Starting Recording with a Fade In

When the preparatory settings are completed, you can start recording.

Press the REC START/STOP button.

Recording begins by fading in the camera picture. When the fade-in process you specified is

completed, the camcorder enters Normal Recording mode. The Fade-In Type indication flashes during the fade-in process and goes off when the process ends.

Ending Recording with a Fade Out

•If you set “Fade Out” to “On” with the menu, the camcorder automatically enters Fade-out standby status when it is set to Recording mode.

• When you press the ASSIGN button to which you assigned the Fader function after starting recording, the camcorder enters fade-out standby status.

Press the REC START/STOP button to start fading out of the camera picture.

The fading-out process begins.

When the fading-out process you specified is

completed, recording simultaneously stops. The Fade-Out Type indication flashes during the fade-out process and goes off when the process ends.

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Canceling the Fader function

Set “Fade In” and “Fade Out” to “Off” with the menu. Or press the ASSIGN button again.

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You can customize the picture quality, depending on the conditions or circumstances of recording, and store them as a picture profile, enabling the picture quality to be resumed just by your selecting the picture profile. Six different picture profiles (PP1 to PP6) can be stored in memory.

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The same standard (reference) values are registered to six picture profiles at the factory as those specified for the Picture Profile Off status. The PICTURE PROFILE menu is available for picture-profile operations.

Note

The picture profiles can be operated only in Camera mode. They cannot be operated in Media mode.

Registering the Customized Settings as a Picture Profile

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Once you store a picture profile, you can call the picture quality registered in the picture profile as follows:

1 Set the power switch to CAMERA to

turn the camcorder on in Camera mode.

1 Set the power switch to CAMERA to

turn the camcorder on in Camera mode.

2 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button.

The PICTURE PROFILE menu is displayed.

3 Operating the jog dial or the joystick,

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select “SEL” from the PICTURE PROFILE menu then select the picture profile number (PP1 to PP6) to operate.

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2 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button.

The PICTURE PROFILE menu is displayed.

3 Operating the jog dial or the joystick,

select “SEL” then the desired picture profile from the list.

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The camcorder is adjusted to the picture quality specified by the selected Profile. (If you select “OFF,” the camcorder will be fixed at the standard picture quality, and no picture adjustment is allowed.)

3 Specify the target picture profile.

“Execute” and “Cancel” are displayed.

4 Select “Execute.”

Copying begins.

When copying ends, the completion message is

displayed for three seconds, and the original screen display is restored.

Resetting a Picture Profile

You can reset a selected picture profile to the factory settings (standard status).

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4 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

to exit the menu.

Selecting a Picture Profile using the Direct menu

The picture profile being selected is displayed when you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.

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Copying the Settings of a Picture Profile

You can copy the settings of a selected picture profile to another picture profile.

1 Select the source picture profile by

proceeding from step 1 to 3 of

“Selecting a Picture Profile using the PICTURE PROFILE menu” on page 84.

2 Select “Copy” from “SET” of the

PICTURE PROFILE menu.

The picture profile numbers are listed on the screen.

1 Select the picture profile you wish to

reset by proceeding from step 1 to 3 of

“Selecting a Picture Profile using the PICTURE PROFILE menu” on page 84.

2 Select “Reset” from “SET” of the

PICTURE PROFILE menu.

“Execute” and “Cancel” are displayed.

3 Select “Execute.”

Resetting begins.

When resetting ends, the completion message is

displayed for three seconds, and the original screen display is restored.

Storing a Picture Profile on an SxS Memory Card

A picture profile can be sent to and stored on an SxS memory card as a file (filename: PPDATA.SUF). Only one picture profile can be stored on the same memory card. The stored picture profile can be immediately reproduced by reading from the memory card.

Storing a Picture Profile

1 Set the power switch to CAMERA.

The camcorder is turned on in Camera mode.

2 Insert a recordable SxS memory card

into a slot.

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Confirm that the corresponding ACCESS lamp is lit in green.

3 Select the picture profile to be stored.

The selected picture profile number is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

See “Selecting a Picture Profile using the PICTURE PROFILE menu” on page 84.

4 Select “SET” of the PICTURE

PROFILE menu.

5 Select “Store” of “PP Data.”

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Writing of the selected picture profile to the memory card begins.

When writing ends, the completion message is displayed for three seconds, and the original screen display is restored.

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After you start writing, do not remove the SxS memory card until the completion message is displayed.

3 Select the picture profile for which the

picture profile is to be loaded from the memory card.

The selected picture profile number is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

See “Selecting a Picture Profile using the PICTURE PROFILE menu” on page 84.

4 Select “SET” of the PICTURE

PROFILE menu.

5 Select “Recall” of “PP Data.”

The message “PP Data Recall Execute/ Cancel” is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

6 Select “Execute.”

Loading of the picture profile from the memory card begins.

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After you start loading, do not remove the SxS memory card until the completion message is displayed.

Loading a Picture Profile

1 Set the power switch to CAMERA.

The camcorder is turned on in Camera mode.

2 Insert the SxS memory card that

contains the picture profile to be loaded into a slot.

Confirm that the corresponding ACCESS lamp is lit in green.

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Picture Profile Items

The values when “Off” is selected at “SEL” of the PICTURE PROFILE menu are shown in bold face (example:

PICTURE PROFILE SET

Items Subitems and setting values Contents

Profile Name

Changing the picture profile name

Matrix

Adjusting the color phase over the entire area with matrix operations

Color Correction

Adjusting the color phase in a specific area

Standard).

Profile name Set the profile name in 8 characters at maximum.

Setting

On / Off

Yo u can use upper- and lowercase alphabetics, numerics 0 to 9, - (hyphen), _ (underscore) and space.

Set to “On” to activate the color phase adjustment function with matrix operations for the entire picture.

Note

When this function is set to “Off,” Color Correction is also set to “Off” in synchronization.

Select

Standard /High SAT / FL Light / Cinema

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Phase

–99 to +99 (±0)

R-G, R-B, G-R, G-B, B-R, B-G

–99 to +99 (±0)

Setting

On / Off

Area Detection

Execute/Cancel

Area Indication

On / Off

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0 to 359 (130)

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Select the built-in preset matrix provided for convenience.

Adjust the color saturation for the entire picture area.

Adjust the hue for the entire picture area.

Finely adjust the color phase for the entire picture area by independently setting each of the factors.

Set to “On” to enable the color phase adjustment for a specific area. (Simultaneous adjustment of multiple areas is not allowed. You can adjust it for one area only.)

Execute to detect the color in the center of the screen. The area centering around the detected color of the range specified by “Target Width” becomes the target area of Color Correction.

Set to “On” to display the Zebra 1 pattern for the target area of Color Correction.

Manually adjust the center color for the target area for Color Correction.

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When Area Detection is executed, this setting is overwritten by the Area Detection result. Perform fine adjustment with this item as required.

Tar get Width

0 to 90 (40)

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Phase

–99 to +99 (±0)

Set the width of color phase for the target area for Color Correction.

Set the saturation for the color in the target area.

Adjust the hue for the color in the target area.

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PICTURE PROFILE SET

Items Subitems and setting values Contents

White

Setting the white balance offset and the color temperature of the preset white

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Detail

Adjusting the details to be applied to the picture in HD Mode

Offset White

On / Off

Offset<A>

–99 to +99 (±0)

Offset<B>

–99 to +99 (±0)

Offset<ATW>

–99 to +99 (±0)

Preset White

2100 to 10000 (3200)

Setting

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Frequency

–99 to +99 (±0)

Crispening

–99 to +99 (±0)

H/V Ratio

–99 to +99 (±0)

White Limiter

–99 to +99 (±0)

Black Limiter

–99 to +99 (±0)

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Knee APT Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Set to “On” to shift the conversion value for auto white balance in Memory A or B mode and that for auto tracing white in ATW mode to a lower color temperature or a higher color temperature.

Adjust the volume of the offset white (shifting volumes) of the conversion value in Memory A, Memory B, or ATW mode, respectively.

st the preset color temperature when Preset

Adju white balance mode is selected in steps of 100K.

Notes

• Except when the white balance is in Memory A or B mode or when ATW is active, you cannot confirm the result of changing the Offset White and Offset settings on the screen.

• Except when Preset white balance mode is selected, you cannot confirm the result of changing the Preset White settings on the screen.

Set to “On” to apply the details to the video signal.

Adjust the detail level.

Set the center frequency of the details. Setting the cent er frequency higher decreases the details, and setting it lower increases the details.

Adjust the noise-suppression level. When you set it to a higher level, less noise may be seen, as fine elements of details are deleted leaving only high-level elements. When you set it to a lower le applied while increasing noise.

Adjust the horizontal-to-vertical ratio of detail elements. A higher value makes the vertical elements increased with respect to the horizontal elements.

Limit the white details.

Limit the black details.

Select the source signal to generate vertical details from among NAM (G or R whichever is higher), Y, G, and G+R.

Adjust the knee aperture level (level of details to be applied to the sections above the knee point).

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Items Subitems and setting values Contents

SD Detail

Adjusting the details to be applied to the picture in SD Mode

Setting

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Frequency

–99 to +99 (±0)

Crispening

–99 to +99 (±0)

H/V Ratio

–99 to +99 (±0)

White Limiter

–99 to +99 (±0)

Black Limiter

–99 to +99 (±0)

V DTL Creation

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Knee APT Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Set to “On” to apply the details to the video signal.

Adjust the detail level.

Set the center frequency of the details. Setting the cent er frequency higher decreases the details, and setting it lower increases the details.

Adjust the noise-suppression level. When you set it to a higher level, less noise may be seen, as fine elements of details are deleted leaving only high-level elements. When you set it to a lower le applied while increasing noise.

Adjust the horizontal-to-vertical ratio of detail elements. A higher value makes the vertical elements increased with respect to the horizontal elements.

Limit the white details.

Limit the black details.

Select the source signal to generate vertical details from among NAM (G or R whichever is higher), Y, G, and G+R.

Adjust the knee aperture level (level of details to be applied to the sections above the knee point).

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PICTURE PROFILE SET

Items Subitems and setting values Contents

Skin Tone Detail

Adjusting the details to be applied to the areas of a specific color phase

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Knee

Adjusting the knee level

Setting

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Area Detection

Execute/Cancel

Area Indication

On / Off

Saturation

–99 to +99 (±0)

Phase

0 to 359 (130)

Width

0 to 90 (40)

Setting

On / Off

Auto Knee

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Slope

–99 to +99 (±0)

Knee SAT Level

0 to 99 (50)

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Set to “On” to enable the detail level adjustment for specific color-phase areas. The detail level is uniform over the entire picture with the Off setting.

Adjust the skin-tone detail level.

Execute to detect the color in the center of the screen. The area centering around the detected color becomes the target area for Skin Tone Detail control.

Set to “On” to display the Zebra 1 pattern for the target area for Skin Tone Detail control.

Adjust the color (saturation) level for Skin Tone Detail control.

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When Area Detection is executed, this setting is automatically returned to 0.

Adjust the center color-phase value for the target area for Skin Tone Detail control.

Note

When Area Detection is executed, this setting is automatically changed to the value equivalent to that of the detected color.

Adjust the width of the color phase of the target area for Skin Tone Detail control.

Note

When Area Detection is executed, the Width setting automatically returns to 40.

Set to “On” to compress the high-luminance area of the picture.

Note

Knee is fixed and cannot be changed in the following cases:

• When Gamma is set to CINE1 to 4

• When the electronic shutter is in SLS mode

• When EX Slow Shutter is active

Set to “On” to automatically set the best knee conditions according to the luminance level of the picture. With “Off” the knee conditions can be manually adjusted independently of the luminance level of the picture.

Set the knee point when Auto Knee is “Off.”

Set the knee slope (volume of compression) when Auto Knee is “Off.”

Adjust the knee saturation level for the area ov the knee point.

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Items Subitems and setting values Contents

Gamma

Adjusting the gamma compensation level and selecting the gamma curve

Black

Adjusting the black

Black Gamma

Adjusting the black gamma level

Low Key SAT

Adjusting the low key saturation

Copy

Copying a picture profile

PP Data

Writing/loading a picture profile

Reset

Resetting a picture profile

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

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Select

STD1 / STD2 / STD3 / STD4 / CINE1 / CINE2 / CINE3 / CINE4

–99 to +99 (±0)Adjust the master black level.

–99 to +99 (±0)Adjust the level of black gamma function that

–99 to +99 (±0)Adjust the level of the low key saturation to

Execute / Cancel Select “Execute” to copy.

Store To store a picture profile on an SxS memory card.

Recall To load a picture profile from an SxS memory card.

Execute / Cancel Select “Execute” to reset.

Adjust the gamma compensation level.

Select the type of reference curve for gamma compensation.

emphasizes only the dark areas of the picture to clear the tones or on the contrary de-emphasizes it to reduce noise.

heighten the colors only in the dark areas of the picture or pale them to reduce noise.

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1)To execute “Area Detection”

1. Select “Area Detection.”

A square marker that indicates the detection area appears in the center of the screen, and “Execute” and “Cancel” are displayed below.

2. Select “Execute.”

Color-phase detection in the marker area is performed. When detection successfully ends, a completion message is displayed. Then the screen is restored, on which the target area for the Color Correction or Skin Tone Detail adjustment is changed to the area centering around the color detected by “Area Detection,” and the Area Indication (zebra pattern) appears. If detection fails, an error message appears, then the precious screen is restored.

2)The Area Indication setting is common to all picture

profiles PP1 to PP6.

3)Available gamma curves

STD1: This deemphasizes the contrast in dark areas

more than STD2 and emphasizes the contrast in intermediate areas.

STD2: This deemphasizes the contrast in dark areas

more than STD3. STD3: Standard (factory setting) STD4: This emphasizes the contrast in dark areas more

than STD3. CINE1: This smoothes the contrast in darker areas and

accentuates gradation changes in brighter areas, for a calm and quiet effect.

CINE2: This gives almost the same results as CINE1.

Select this when you wish to obtain 100% video signals for editing or other purposes.

CINE3: This emphasizes the contrast between light and

dark more than CINE1 and CINE2, and also accentuates gradation changes on the black side.

CINE4: This emphasizes the contrast in dark areas more

than CINE3. Contrast in dark areas is weaker and contrast in bright areas is stronger than STD curves.

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Deleting Clips

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 115.

Deleting Clips Collectively

In Camera mode, the Last Clip DEL function for deleting the last recorded clip and the All Clips DEL function for deleting all clips from an SxS memory card are available.

For clip deletion in Media mode, see “Deleting Clips” on page 104.

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Deleting the Last Recorded Clip

Using the assignable button to which you assigned the Last Clip DEL function or the Setup menu, the last recorded clip is easily deleted.

To delete using the assignable button

Assign the Last Clip DEL function to one of the assignable buttons (see page 70) in advance.

1 Press the assignable button to which

you have assigned “Last Clip DEL.”

A confirmation message is displayed.

2 Operating the joystick or the jog dial,

select “Execute.”

The last recorded clip is deleted from the memory card.

To delete using the Setup menu

Using the Setup menu, you can delete the recorded clips collectively from the SxS memory card in the selected card slot.

1 Select “All Clips DEL” from “Clip” of

the OTHERS menu.

2 Select “Execute.”

A confirmation message is displayed.

3 Select “Execute” again.

All the clips are deleted from the memory card.

Notes

• If the SxS memory card contains clips of both of

HD Mode and SD Mode, only the clips of the currently selected mode are deleted.

•Clips with the OK mark applied cannot be

deleted.

For details on the OK mark, see “Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/from a Clip (HD Mode Only)” on page 103.

1 Select “Last Clip DEL” from “Clip” of

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Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data

You can store all the menu settings (including picture profiles) as a setup file on an SxS memory card. By retrieving the stored setup file, the proper setup condition can be immediately obtained. For the setup file operations, use “Camera Data” of the OTHERS menu.

Note

The Clock Set, Time Zone, Hours Meter (page

130) values are excluded.

Storing the Setup File

Only one setup file can be stored on one SxS memory card.

1 Insert a memory card on which you

wish to store the setup file to a card slot.

Check that the corresponding memory card icon is displayed on the screen. If a memory card in the other slot is selected, press the SLOT SELECT button to switch.

2 Select “Camera Data” from the

OTHERS menu.

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“Cancel” and “Execute” appear to the right.

4 Select “Execute.”

Writing of data to the memory card begins. An in-progress message is displayed during writing. When writing is completed, a completion message is displayed.

Notes

• If a setup file already exists on the memory card you specified in Step whether to overwrite the file is displayed.

• If there is not sufficient space on the memory card, an error message is displayed.

1, a message to confirm

Retrieving the Setup File

When you retrieve the stored setup file, the camcorder settings are changed according to the file.

1 Insert the memory card on which you

stored the setup file into a card slot.

Check that the corresponding memory card icon is displayed on the screen. If a memory card in the other slot is selected, press the SLOT SELECT button to switch.

2 Select “Camera Data” from the

OTHERS menu.

3 Select “Recall.”

“Cancel” and “Execute” appear to the right.

4 Select “Execute.”

Reading of data from the memory card begins. An in-progress message is displayed during data reading. When the read-out is completed, a completion message is displayed, indicating that the camcorder settings have been changed according to the setup file.

Resetting to the Standard Values

The current camcorder settings you made through various menu and button operations can be

collectively returned to the standard statuses (factory settings) by executing “Al l Reset” of the OTHERS menu.

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Playback

Thumbnail Screens

Turning the camcorder on with the power switch set to MEDIA sets it to Media mode, and the clips recorded on the SxS memory card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen. (If no clips are recorded on the card, a no-clip message is displayed.) You can start playback from the clip selected on the thumbnail screen. The playback picture can be seen on the LCD monitor/EVF and external monitors.

For connection of external monitors, see “Connecting External Monitors” on page 134.

Playback

Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen

HD Mode

The icon of the current SxS memory card is highlighted, shading the nonselected one. (If the card is write-protected, a lock icon is displayed to the left.)

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Note

Even if the SxS memory card contains clips of both HD and SD Modes, the normal thumbnail screen shows only clips of the mode being selected at “HD/SD Mode” of the OTHERS menu (page 45). To display all recorded clips regardless of the mode, switch the screen to the All-Clip thumbnail screen (page 96). Note that you cannot start playback from the All-Clip thumbnail screen.

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The index frame images of the clips are displayed as thumbnails. The first frame is automatically specified as the index frame of a clip when recorded. You can change it to another one as required (see page

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The record ing date and starting time are displayed below the index image of each clip. (The OK mark symbol is displayed if the clip is marked.)

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1. Date and starting time of recording

2. Clip name

3. OK mark

Displayed only if the select ed clip is marked OK (page 103).

4. AV independent file icon

Displayed if the selected clip is an AV independent an AV independent file, such as those added to the memory card using a computer. Not all operations and indications may be available for such clips.

file. This indicates that the clip is

SD Mode

The icon of the current SxS memory card is highlighted, shading the nonselected one. (If the card is write-protected, a lock icon is displayed to the left.)

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5. Recording video format

6. Duration of the clip

7. Timecode

The timecode of the index frame is displayed.

8. Special recording information

If the selected clip was recorded in a special recording mode (S&Q Motion, Interval Rec, or Frame Rec), the mode is displayed. For a clip recorded in S&Q Motion mode, [recording frame rate/playback frame rate] fps is displayed to the right.

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The top frame images of the clips are displayed as thumbnails. The recording d ate and starting time are displayed below the top frame image of each clip. For the clips segmented into multiple files because their file size exceeded 2GB, a symbol is displayed. You can check the segment files on the EXPAND CLIP screen (page 105).

Data for the clip at the cursor are displayed in

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1. Date and starting time of recording

2. Clip name

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3. AV independent file icon

Displayed if the selected clip is an AV independent an AV independent file, such as those added to the memory card using a computer. Not all operations and indications may be available for such clips.

file. This indicates that the clip is

4. Recording video format

5. Duration of the clip

6. Timecode

The timecode of the index frame is displayed.

7. Special recording information

If the selected clip was recorded in a special recording mode (Interval Rec or Frame Rec), the mode is displayed.

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Displaying the OK-Clip thumbnail screen (HD Mode)

The OK-Clip thumbnail screen shows only the clips marked OK among the clips on the current SxS memory card. Pressing the THUMBNAIL button with the normal thumbnail screen displayed displays the OK-Clip thumbnail screen.

For operations of the OK mark in Camera mode, see “Adding the OK Mark” on page 68. For operations of the OK mark in Media mode, see “Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/from a Clip (HD Mode Only)” on page 103.

Displaying the All-Clip thumbnail screen

The All-Clip thumbnail screen shows all clips both of HD and SD Modes recorded on the current SxS memory card, permitting you to

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Playing Back Clips

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Notes

• The playback picture may be momentarily distorted or frozen between clips. The playback control buttons and THUMBNAIL button do not function during this condition.

• When you select a clip on the thumbnail screen and start playback, the playback picture at the beginning of the clip may be distorted. To start playback without distortion, once pause playback after starting it, press the PREV button to return to the top of the clip, then restart playback.

Information displayed on the playback screen

The following information is superimposed on the playback picture.

Playback

• When the IR Remote Commander is enabled, you can use its playback control buttons instead

(see page 33).

•Functions of the playback control buttons are occasionally assigned to the joystick (see page

98).

•The jog dial is also valid when you move the cursor on the thumbnail screen or proceed to the next step of operations.

Playing Back the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence

1 Operating the joystick or jog dial, move

the cursor to the thumbnail image of the clip with which you wish to start playback.

2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

Playback starts from the beginning of the selected clip.

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3. SxS memory card in use

A mark appears if the memory card is write- protected.

4. Time data

The time data for the playback picture are displayed. Each time you press the TC/U-BIT/ DURATION button, the indication is switched between timecode (TCR) and user-bit (UB) data.

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5. Clip no./total number of clips on the

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The functions assigned to the joystick in the current condition are displayed.

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Monitoring Audio

In Normal playback mode, you can monitor the recorded audio signals through the built-in speaker or connected headphones.

Headphone connector

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Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The playback is restarted by pressing the button again.

Stopping playback

You can stop playback with either of the following operations:

Press the THUMBNAIL button.

Playback mode is canceled, restoring the thumbnail screen.

Press the STOP button.

Playback mode is canceled, showing any external input or a blue screen. To display the thumbnail screen, press the THUMBNAIL button.

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Switching to High-Speed Playback

The camcorder permits you to play clips at 4 times, 15 times or 24 times normal speed in the forward or reverse direction. A 15-time or 24-time high-speed playback.

To play at a high speed in the forward direction

Press the F FWD button. Each time you press the button, the playback speed switches among 4 times, 15 times and 24- times normal speed.

To play at a high speed in the reverse direction

Press the F REV button. Each time you press the button, the playback speed switches between 4 times, 15 times and 24 times normal speed.

To return to normal playback

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

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Cueing Up

To return to the top of the current clip

Press the PREV button.

• When you press the button in normal or fastforward playback, the top of the current clip is cued up then playback begins.

• When you press the button in fast-reverse playback or in Pause mode, the top of the current clip is cued up, then the still picture is displayed.

• Repeated pressing of the button cues up the previous clips one by one.

To start playback from the top of the first clip

Press the PREV button and F REV button simultaneously. The top of the first-recorded clip on the memory card is cued up.

To jump to the top of the next clip

Press the NEXT button.

• When you press the button in normal or fastforward playback, the top of the next clip is cued up then playback begins.

• When you press the button in fast-reverse playback or in Pause mode, the top of the next clip is cued up, then the still picture is displayed.

• Repeated pressing of the button cues up the subsequent clips one by one.

To start playback from the top of the last clip

Press the F FWD button and NEXT button simultaneously. The top of the last-recorded clip on the memory card is cued up.

Playback

Adding Shot Marks During Playback (HD Mode)

In the same manner as in recording, you can add shot marks to the clip during playback.

At the point where you wish to add a shot mark, press the “Shot Mark1” or “Shot Mark2” assigned button, or the SHOTMARK 1 or 2 button on the IR Remote Commander.

Notes

• No shot mark can be added if the memory card is write-protected.

• No shot mark can be added to the first or last frame of a clip.

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Clip Operations

In Media mode, you can operate the clips or confirm and change the subsidiary data for clips

The corresponding Clip Operation menu pops up on the screens as shown below.

using the Clip Operation menus.

Clip Operation Menus

Thumbnail screen (page 101) Still picture in Pause mode (page 101)

CANCEL CANCEL

DISP CLIP INFO DISP CLIP INFO

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COPY CLIP SHOT MARK2 ADD

DELETE CLIP EXPAND CLIP

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EXPAND CLIP screen (page 106) SHOT MARK screen (page 107)

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PAUSE SHOT MARK1 DEL

SET INDEX PIC SHOT MARK2 DEL

SHOT MARK1 ADD DIVIDE CLIP

SHOT MARK2 ADD

SHOT MARK1 DEL

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DIVIDE CLIP

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Sony PMW-EX1R User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

Package Configuration

Features

Using the Software

Reading the CD-ROM Manuals

System Requirements for Using the Applications

Software Installation

Parts Identifications

Camcorder

IR Remote Commander (Supplied)

On-Screen Indications

Indications in Camera Mode

Direct Menu Operation

Preparations

Power Supply

Using a Battery Pack

Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

Turning Power On

Turning Power Off

Setting the Clock

Adjusting the LCD Monitor

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Adjusting the Grip

Using the IR Remote Commander

Handling SxS Memory Cards

About SxS Memory Cards

Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card

Switching Between SxS Memory Cards

Formatting an SxS Memory Card

Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording

Restoring an SxS Memory Card

Using an External Hard Disk

Attaching/Removing the PHU-60K/ 120K/120R

Formatting the PHU-60K/120K/ 120R

Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording

Restoring the PHU-60K/120K/ 120R

Using a “Memory Stick” with the Media Adaptor

Formatting a “Memory Stick”

Recording

Basic Operation Procedure

Selecting the Video Format

Selectable Formats

Switching between HD and SD

Changing the Format

Switching the ND Filters

Adjusting the White Balance

Selecting the Adjustment Mode

Executing Auto White Balance

Displaying the Markers

Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns

Displaying the Zebra Patterns

Setting the Gain

Recording With Fixed Gain

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Recording in AGC Mode

Shooting in a Fixed Shutter Mode

Shooting in EX Slow Shutter Mode

Adjusting the Iris

Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode

Recording in Auto Iris Mode

Adjusting the Iris Manually

Adjusting the Zoom

Switching the Zoom Mode

Operating the Zoom Manually

Using the Power Zoom

Adjusting the Focus

Adjusting in Full MF Mode

Adjusting in MF Mode

Adjusting in AF Mode

Using Macro Mode

Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot)

Reducing Flickers

Setting the Time Data

Setting the Timecode

Running Modes of the Timecode