Sony PMW-EX30 User Manual
3-879-701-12(1)
Solid-State Memory
Recorder
Printed on recycled paper.
Sony Corporation
Printed in Japan
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
PMW-EX30
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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.
CAUTION
The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing. No objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as book case or
built-in cabinet.
WARNING
The supplied AC adaptor has no power
switch.
When installing the unit, incorporate a
readily accessible disconnect device in
the fixed wiring, or connect the power
plug to an easily accessible socketoutlet 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.
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.
IMPORTANT
The nameplate is located on the
bottom.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect
peripherals must be shielded in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking
complies with both the EMC Directive
and the Low Voltage Directive issued
by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with these directives
implies conformity to the following
European standards:
• EN60065: Product Safety (AC
Adaptor)
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic
Interference(Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic
Susceptibility(Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the
following Electromagnetic
Environments:
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E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and
light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors),
E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.
TV studio)
The manufacturer of this product is
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in
separate service or guarantee
documents.
For the State of California, USA
only
Perchlorate Material - special
handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery
contains perchlorate.
For the customers in Taiwan
only
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin de réduire les risques
d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas
exposer cet appareil à la
pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque
d’électrocution, garder le
coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil
qu’à un personnel qualifié.
ATTENTION
Eviter d’exposer l’appareil à un
égouttement ou à des éclaboussures.
Ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide,
comme un vase, sur l’appareil.
Ne pas installer l’appareil dans un
endroit confiné, par exemple une
bibliothèque ou un placard encastré.
AVERTISSEMENT
L’adaptateur CA fourni ne possède pas
d’interrupteur d’alimentation.
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.
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.
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IMPORTANT
La plaque signalétique se situe sous
l’appareil.
Pour les clients en Europe
Ce produit portant la marque CE est
conforme à la fois à la Directive sur la
compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC)
et à la Directive sur les basses tensions
émises par la Commission de la
Communauté Européenne.
La conformité à ces directives implique
la conformité aux normes européennes
suivantes :
• EN60065 : Sécurité des produits
(adaptateur CA)
• EN55103-1 : Interférences
électromagnétiques (émission)
• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité
électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé
dans les environnements
électromagnétiques suivants :
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et
industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur)
et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé,
ex. studio de télévision).
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et
la sécurité des produits est Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Allemagne. Pour toute question
concernant le service ou la garantie,
veuillez consulter les adresses
indiquées dans les documents de
service ou de garantie séparés.
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.
VORSICHT
Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und
spritzwassergeschützt. Es dürfen keine
mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten
Gegenstände, z. B. Vasen, darauf
abgestellt werden.
Das Gerät nicht an Orten aufstellen,
z.B. in Bücherregalen oder
Einbauschränken, wo keine
ausreichende Belüftung gewährleistet
ist.
WARNUNG
Das mitgelieferte Netzteil hat keinen
Netzschalter.
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
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Stromversorgung zum Gerät
unterbrochen wird.
Zu hoher Schalldruck von Ohrhörern
und Kopfhörern kann Gehörschäden
verursachen.
Um dieses Produkt sicher zu
verwenden, vermeiden Sie längeres
Hören bei sehr hohen
Schalldruckpegeln.
WICHTIG
Das Namensschild befindet sich auf der
Unterseite des Gerätes.
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CEKennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMVRichtlinie sowie die
Niederspannungsrichtlinie der EGKommission.
Angewandte Normen:
• EN60065: Sicherheitsbestimmungen
(Netzteil)
• 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).
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.
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, Japan.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV
und Produktsicherheit ist Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Deutschland. Bei jeglichen
Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf
Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden
Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten
Kundendienst- oder
Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten
Anschriften.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Features .................................................................................10
Using the CD-ROM ..............................................................13
Reading the CD-ROM manuals ......................................13
System requirements for using the applications .............13
Software installation .......................................................14
Names and Functions of Parts..............................................15
Front panel .......................................................................15
Rear panel ........................................................................24
IR remote commander (supplied)....................................26
Chapter 2 Preparations
Starting the Unit ...................................................................28
Connecting the unit to a power source ..........................28
Starting the unit ...............................................................28
Setting the Clock ...................................................................29
Adjusting the LCD Display ..................................................30
Video Format and Input/Output Signals ............................31
Setting the video format ..................................................31
Video format and output signals......................................32
Time Data Handled by This Unit ........................................35
Displaying the time data .................................................35
Handling SxS Memory Cards ..............................................36
About SxS Memory Cards ..............................................36
Inserting/removing an SxS memory card .......................37
Switching between SxS memory cards ...........................38
Formatting an SxS memory card ....................................39
Checking the remaining time available for recording ....39
Restoring an SxS memory card ......................................40
Using the PHU-60K (Optional) ............................................41
Connecting/removing the PHU connection cable ...........41
Formatting the PHU-60K ...............................................41
Checking the remaining time available for recording ....42
Restoring the PHU-60K ..................................................42
Using the IR Remote Commander (Supplied) ...................43
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Placing the Unit in a Vertical Position ................................44
Superimposed Text Information .........................................45
Turning superimposed text on and off ............................45
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback
Recording ...............................................................................46
Settings for recording .....................................................46
Recording operation ........................................................48
Recording shot marks .....................................................49
Playback .................................................................................50
Settings for playback ......................................................50
Playback operation ..........................................................50
Chapter 4 Clip Operations
Playing Back Clips ................................................................52
Thumbnail screen ............................................................52
Playing back the selected and subsequent clips ..............54
Playing back a clip repeatedly ........................................55
Clip Operations .....................................................................56
Clip Operation menus .....................................................56
Basic operations of the Clip Operation menus ...............56
Displaying the detailed information of a clip ..................57
Adding the OK mark to a clip .........................................58
Copying a clip .................................................................59
Deleting a clip .................................................................59
Displaying the EXPAND CLIP screen ...........................60
Displaying the SHOT MARK screen .............................62
Adding/deleting shot marks ............................................63
Changing the index frame ...............................................64
Dividing a clip ................................................................64
Chapter 5 Setting and Recording Time Data
Recording Timecode and User Bit Data .............................65
Setting the timecode initial value and user bit data (Preset
mode) ..............................................................................65
Recording timecode to continue from previously recorded
timecode (Regen mode) ..................................................66
Synchronizing the internal timecode generator to an
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external timecode —External synchronization (Ext regen
mode) ..............................................................................66
Chapter 6 Example Connections for Various Applications
Connecting External Video Monitors .................................68
Operating Clips with a Computer .......................................70
Connecting an External Device with the HD SDI Connector
.................................................................................................72
Dubbing clips ..................................................................72
Configuring a live recording system ...............................73
Connecting an External Device with the i.LINK Connector
.................................................................................................75
Dubbing clips ..................................................................75
Recording an input signal from an external device ........76
Nonlinear editing ............................................................77
Chapter 7 Status Display
Showing the Status Display ..................................................79
Audio Status Screen ..............................................................80
Video Status Screen ..............................................................80
Remote/Media Status Screen ...............................................81
Chapter 8 Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Overview of the Setup Menus ..............................................82
Setup menu configuration ...............................................82
Setup menu layers ...........................................................82
Basic Menu Operations ........................................................83
Setup Menu List.....................................................................86
AUDIO SET menu ..........................................................86
VIDEO SET menu...........................................................87
LCD SET menu ...............................................................89
TC/UB SET menu............................................................90
OTHERS menu................................................................91
Appendix
Important Notes on Operation ............................................95
Periodic Maintenance ...........................................................96
Digital hours meter .........................................................96
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Troubleshooting .....................................................................97
Alarm messages ..............................................................99
Error messages ..............................................................100
About i.LINK .....................................................................102
Specifications .......................................................................103
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ..........................106
AVC Patent Portfolio License ............................................107
VC-1 Patent Portfolio License ...........................................107
Index .....................................................................................108
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Chapter 1 Overview
Overview
Features
The PMW-EX30 is a highly compact, highperformance XDCAM EX
recorder that uses SxS
recording media. Like PMW-EX series
camcorders, the PMW-EX30 can record
and play back 1920 ×1080 HD video and
high-quality uncompressed audio.
A New Generation of HD
Recording System
New nonlinear recording media
Using SxS memory cards, the PMW-EX30
offers nonlinear capabilities such as instant
random access and file-based operation.
HD recording using the “MPEG-2
Long GOP” codec
The PMW-EX30 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
XDCAM1) HD and HDV2) 1080i series of
products, enables you to record stunningquality HD video and audio.
Selectable bit rates
The PMW-EX30 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.
1)
series memory
1)
memory cards as
Chapter
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 two SxS
memory card slots, the PMW-EX30 makes
transition seamless without any frame loss,
when recording is done across two cards.
Multiple-format recording
The PMW-EX30 offers a wide array of
recording formats for multiple content
creation applications.
• Progressive scanning: 720/50P, 720/
59.94P, 1080/23.98P, 1080/25P, or 1080/
29.97P
• Interlace scanning: 1080/50i or 1080/
59.94i
SxS memory cards can simultaneously hold
multiple files of any of these recording
formats, allowing for flexible use of the
memory cards.
High-quality uncompressed audio
recording
To provide matching audio for HD video,
the PMW-EX30 can record 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, thus
making it easily available for copying,
transferring, sharing, and archiving.
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Long recording time
By utilizing an efficient compression
format, the PMW-EX30 records high-
Features
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Immediate start of recording
In recording on flash memory cards, the
PMW-EX30 makes each new recording on
an empty area of the card. This is extremely
convenient, as the user need not worry
about accidentally recording over good
takes or search through the existing
recording for the correct position to start the
next recording.
Instant-access thumbnail display
with “Expand” function
Each time a recording is started and stopped
on the PMW-EX30, the video and audio
signals are recorded as one clip.
On the thumbnail screen, thumbnails are
automatically generated for each clip as a
visual reference, allowing the user 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 on the thumbnail screen to
be divided into 12 equal time intervals, each
with its own thumbnail identifier. This is
useful if you wish to quickly search for a
particular scene within a lengthy clip.
A variety of functions and
designs for high operability
High-performance downconversion function
When a clip recorded in HD format is
played back on the PMW-EX30, the
reproduced HD signal can be downconverted and output. This capability
allows the unit to be used with an SD
system (comprising, for example, an SD
nonlinear editor, an SD video monitor, and
an SD video recorder). The output display
mode (aspect ratio) can be selected from
among squeeze, letterbox, and edge crop
(side cut).
Variety of Interfaces
• HD SDI: For input/output of HD digital
video, and embedded audio signals and
timecode.
• SD SDI: For output of SD component
digital video, and embedded audio
signals and timecode.
1)
• i.LINK
streams and output of DVCAM streams.
• HDMI: For output of HD and SD digital
video and audio signals.
• COMPONENT: For output of HD and
SD analog component video signals.
• S-VIDEO: For output of SD analog Y/C
signals.
• COMPOSITE: For output of SD analog
composite video signals.
• AUDIO: For input/output of analog
audio signals.
• USB: Allows a computer with the Clip
Browsing Software installed from the
supplied CD-ROM to be used for file
access to the SxS memory card (read/
write) inserted in the unit.
: For input/output of HDV
Repeat playback
You can perform automatic repeat playback
for any clip. Unlike tape, memory cards can
return to the first frame as soon as the last
frame is played, and therefore this function
is ideal for presentations with a need for
looping content.
Front panel design allowing for
VCR-like operation
The front panel design basically follows
that of common VCRs: control buttons such
as PLAY/PAUSE, STOP, and REC, input
selection switches, audio recording level
control knobs, and cursor buttons to handle
thumbnail images and menus are all located
on the front panel. When you operate this
unit, you will feel like you are operating a
familiar VCR.
Chapter 1 Overview
Features
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16:9 color LCD monitor (LCD
display)
The PMW-EX30 is equipped with a 3.5-
Chapter 1 Overview
inch color LCD of 16:9 aspect ratio,
allowing you to easily monitor the video
currently being recorded or played back.
The LCD monitor can also display setup
menu contents, audio level meters, and
various status information superimposed on
the video.
Vertically installable, compact size
body
The half-rack size body width allows the
PMW-EX30 unit to be neatly housed in a
rack by, for example, placing it on top of an
HDV deck or placing the two side by side.
You can also use the supplied supporting
feet to place the unit in a vertical position
near a computer monitor or the like.
1) Sony, XDCAM, XDCAM EX, SxS, i.LINK,
and Remote Commander are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
2) HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and
Victor Company of Japan, Limited.
All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Asia (except Korea, China, and
Japan)
http://pro.sony.com.hk
Korea
http://bp.sony.co.kr/xdcamex
China
http://pro.sony.com.cn/minisite/
XDCAMEX
Japan
http://www.sony.co.jp/XDCAMEX
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
Features
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Using the CDROM
Two CD-ROMs are supplied with the
PMW-EX30.
The CD-ROM labeled “Manuals for SolidState Memory Recorder” contains the pdf
files of the Operating Instructions for the
PMW-EX30 (Japanese, English, French,
German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese).
The CD-ROM labeled “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.
Memo
If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can
download it from the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/
1) 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.
Chapter 1 Overview
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
1)
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
The following operating conditions are
recommended for using the software
recorded on the CD-ROM:
Using the CD-ROM
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SxS Device Driver Software
Applicable hardware
Chapter 1 Overview
Computer conforming to ExpressCard/34
or ExpressCard/54
Software installation
Do the following to install the software on
the CD-ROM on your computer:
OS
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later,
Microsoft Windows Vista, or Mac OS X
v10.4.9 or later
For support information on the driver, refer
to the following URL:
http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/
XDCAM EX Clip Browsing
Software
OS
Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit
version), Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or
later (32-bit version), or Mac OS X
v10.4.11 or later/v10.5.1 or later
CPU
Windows: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or
higher (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0
GHz or higher is recommended)
Macintosh: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.0
GHz or higher (Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor 2.4 GHz or higher is
recommended)
Memory
1 GB or more (2 GB or more is
recommended)
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.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows
Vista are registered trademarks and/or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
• Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks of
Intel 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.
Using the CD-ROM
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Names and Functions of Parts
Front panel
1 Power button and indicator (1)
2 Infrared sensor
3 DISPLAY button
4 MENU button
5 M, m, <, , buttons
Chapter 1 Overview
6 SET button
1
REC LEVEL
CH-1
CH-2
PHONES
DISPLAY
TC/UB
VIDEO INPUT
iLINK
HD SDI
SG
STATUS
AUDIO INPUT
ANALOG
HD SDI
CH-1/2
HD SDI
CH-3/4
PHONE LEVEL
F REV PLAY/PAUSE
9 TC/UB button
0 STATUS button
PREV.NEXT>F FWD
m
TOP END
MENU
THUMBNAIL CANCEL
M
STOPxREC
u
z
SLOT
SELECT
SET
ACCESS
AB
7 CANCEL button
8 THUMBNAIL button
Names and Functions of Parts
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1 Audio input level control section (see page 17)
Chapter 1 Overview
2 Video/audio input selection section (see page 18)
3 LCD display (see page 18)
VIDEO INPUT
iLINK
HD SDI
SG
AUDIO INPUT
ANALOG
HD SDI
CH-1/2
HD SDI
CH-3/4
PHONE LEVEL
DISPLAY
TC/UB
STATUS
PREV.NEXT>F FWD
F REV PLAY/PAUSE
m
TOP END
M
1
REC LEVEL
CH-1
CH-2
PHONES
5 Recording/playback
4 Headphones
connection section
(see page 21)
a Power button and indicator (1)
When this unit is connected to an AC power
source via the supplied MPA-AC1 AC
Adaptor (see page 28), the indicator lights
in red. (The unit is in the standby state.)
Pressing the power button with the indicator
lit in red starts the unit. The indicator lights
in green.
Pressing the power button again after the
start-up completes brings the unit into the
standby state (with the indicator lit in red).
To exit the standby state, remove the AC
power source.
b Infrared sensor
This receives signals from the supplied IR
remote commander.
MENU
THUMBNAIL CANCEL
STOPxREC
u
z
SLOT
SELECT
SET
ACCESS
AB
6 Card slot section
(see page 22)
control section (see
page 21)
c DISPLAY button
While recording, E-E, or playback picture is
displayed, pressing this button provides the
LCD display and the external monitor
screen with superimposed text information
including timecode, menu settings, and
alarm messages. Press the button again to
cancel the superimposition.
d MENU button
Press this button to display the menu on the
LCD display and the external monitor
screen. Press it again to exit the menu
display.
On how to use the menu, see Chapter 8 “Menu
Configuration and Detailed Settings” (page 82).
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16
e <, ,, M, m buttons
Use these buttons to move around the menu
items, to select clips in a thumbnail screen,
and also to set the initial timecode value and
user bit data.
They can also be used for normal playback
operations.
f SET button
Press this button to confirm menu and
thumbnail settings, and to execute
operations.
Pressing this button with a still picture
displayed in pause mode calls the Clip
Operation menu.
g CANCEL button
Press this button to cancel menu and
thumbnail settings, and to abort operations.
h THUMBNAIL button
Press this button to display a thumbnail
screen on the LCD display and the external
monitor screen. Pressing the button again
displays only the clips marked OK on the
thumbnail screen. Each press of the button
switches between the thumbnail screen for
all clips and that for OK clips.
On how to use the thumb nail screen, see “Thumbnail
screen” (page 52).
i TC (timecode) /UB (user bit) button
Each press of this button switches the time
data type indicator (see page 19) on the
LCD display and the external monitor
screen.
j STATUS button
Press this button to show the status display
on the LCD display and the external
monitor screen. Press it again to exit the
status display.
A Audio input level control section
Press this button to show the status screens.
Press it again to exit the status display.
REC LEVEL
CH-1
1 REC LEVEL CH-1
control
CH-2
2 REC LEVEL CH-2
control
a REC LEVEL CH-1 (recording audio
level of channel 1) control
b REC LEVEL CH-2 (recording audio
level of channel 2) control
When “Rec Level” in “Audio Input” of the
AUDIO SET menu is set to “Manual” (see
page 86), use these controls to adjust the
recording level of the two-channel audio
signal input to the HD SDI INPUT
connector or the AUDIO INPUT CH-1 and
CH-2 connectors.
Watching the audio level meters (see page
20) displayed on the LCD display and the
external monitor screen, adjust the level so
that the meter does not indicate higher
values than 0 dB when the audio signal is at
its maximum. When the level exceeds 0 dB,
the “OVER” indicator lights.
Note
When recording HDV-format signals input
to the HDV/DV connector, it is not
possible to adjust the audio recording levels
with these controls.
Chapter 1 Overview
For details on the status screens, see Chapter 7
“Status Display” (page 79).
Names and Functions of Parts
17
B Video/audio input selection
section
Chapter 1 Overview
VIDEO INPUT
iLINK
HD SDI
SG
AUDIO INPUT
ANALOG
HD SDI
CH-1/2
HD SDI
CH-3/4
1 VIDEO INPUT switch
2 AUDIO INPUT switch
a VIDEO INPUT switch
Use this switch to select the video signal to
record.
i.LINK: To record HDV-format signals
input to the HDV/DV connector
HD SDI: To record HDSDI signals input to
the HD SDI connector
SG: Internal test signal (100% full color
bar)
b AUDIO INPUT switch
When the VIDEO INPUT switch is set to
HD SDI or SG, use this switch to select the
audio signal to record.
ANALOG: To record analog audio signals
input to the AUDIO INPUT CH-1 and
CH-2 connectors
HD SDI CH-1/2: To record channels 1 and
2 of digital audio signals embedded in
the HDSDI signals input to the HD
SDI INPUT connector
HD SDI CH-3/4: To record channels 3 and
4 of digital audio signals embedded in
the HDSDI signals input to the HD
SDI INPUT connector
Pressing the DISPLAY button to enable
superimposition provides text information
shown in the following figure on recording,
E-E, and playback pictures. Alarm/error
messages and notice/confirmation
messages (shown in 7 and 0) are
displayed, if required, regardless of the
DISPLAY button status.
Those information can be superimposed on
the output signals (see page 45) from the
HDMI, COMPONENT, COMPOSITE, SVIDEO, and HD/SD SDI OUTPUT
connectors so that you can check them on
the external monitor screen.
In Chapter 2 and following of this manual,
both the LCD display of this unit and an
external monitor screen are referred to
collectively as the “monitor screen”.
C LCD display
Displays recording, E-E, and playback
pictures, the menu (see page 82), status
screens (see page 79), and a thumbnail
screen (see page 52).
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18
1 DC IN voltage indication
2 Operation mode
3 Media status indication
DC IN12.0V
A: 25min Madia Near full
B: 50min
PRV
Restore Media (B)
Done
NXT
qa Operation guidance area
(during playback)
REC
0 Notice/confirmation message area
4 Time data indication
TCG 00:00:00:00
Q
1080/24P
H
HD-SDI in
CH1
CH2
9 Audio level meters
5 Video format indication
(in recording/E-E mode)
Clip No. and total number
of clips indication (during
playback)
6 Video input signal
indication (in recording/
E-E mode)
7 Alarm/error message
area
8 Media remaining
indication (in
recording/E-E mode)
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a DC IN voltage indication
Indicates the voltage of the power source
input the DC IN connector.
b Operation mode
Indicates the current operating modes.
c Media status indication
Indicates which card slot is active when
SxS memory cards are installed in both
slots A and B.
Memory card in slot A is active.
Memory card in slot B is active.
d Time data indication
Indicates the time data type indicator and
timecode or user bit.
Each press of the TC/UB button switches
the time data type indicator as follows.
• In recording or E-E mode
TCG: Timecode generated by the timecode
generator
UBG: User bits generated by the timecode
generator
• During playback
TCR: Timecode read by the timecode
reader
UBR: User bits read by the timecode reader
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19
Note
This unit allows setting of timecode and
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user bit data when an HDSDI signal or the
internal test signal is recorded. When an
HDV signal input to the HDV/DV
connector is recorded, the timecode and
user bit data embedded in the input signal
are recorded as they are. (The
corresponding time data type indicators are
TCR and UBR, respectively.)
e Video format indication (in
recording/E-E mode)/Clip No. and
total number of clips indication
(during playback)
In recording or E-E mode, indicates the
current video format.
The video format consists of bit rate (HQ or
SP), number of effective lines, frame rate,
and scan system (i or P).
During playback, indicates the number of
the clip played back currently and the total
number of clips.
f Video input signal indication (in
recording/E-E mode)
Indicates the input signal selected with the
VIDEO INPUT switch.
g Alarm/error message area
An alarm message is displayed in such a
case that the remaining space on the
memory card is insufficient. An error
message is also displayed in this area.
(Those messages are displayed regardless
of the state of the DISPLAY button.)
h Media remaining indication (in
recording/E-E mode)
Indicates the time remaining for the SxS
memory cards loaded in the card slots.
The available time for recording with the
current video format (recording bit rate) is
calculated according to the remaining space
of each card and indicated in time units of
minutes.
Note
A icon appears if the memory card is
write-protected.
i Audio level meters
Indicates audio peak levels. When the
reference audio signals is output (see page
47), –20 is marked on each meter and –10
dBu signals are output from the AUDIO
OUTPUT CH-1and CH-2 connectos.
j Notice/confirmation message area
Progress messages, completion messages or
messages prompting the next action and
confirmation are displayed regardless of the
DISPLAY button status.
k Operation guidance area (during
playback)
Current functions of the <, ,, M, m
buttons are displayed. Functions assigned
to the PUSH SET button of the IR remote
commander are also displayed when the
remote control function is active.
Guide
marks
M 4-times playback in forward
< 15-times playback in forward
m 4-times playback in reverse
, 15-times playback in reverse
B Normal playback
X Pause
PRV Jump to the top of the
Functions
direction
direction
direction
direction
current clip
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20
Guide
Functions
marks
NXT Jump to the top of the next
clip
D Headphones connection section
PHONES
1 PHONES
PHONE LEVEL
2 PHONES LEVEL
buttons
jack
a PHONES (headphones) jack (stereo-
mini)
Connect stereo headphones to the jack for
audio monitoring during recording and
playback.
E Recording/playback control section
F REV PLAY/PAUSE
PREV.NEXT>F FWD
m
TOP END
2 PREV button and indicator
1 F REV button and indicator
M
4 F FWD button and indicator
3 NEXT button and indicator
u
5 PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator
STOP
x
6 STOP button
A channel to monitor can be selected by
changing the setting of “Monitor CH” (see
page 87) in the “Audio Set” setting of the
AUDIO SET menu. During playback, also
change the “Output CH” setting (see page
87) as required.
b PHONES LEVEL (headphones
volume) buttons
Adjust the volume of the audio output from
the PHONES jack. Press the + button to
turn up the volume and press the – button to
turn down the volume.
During adjustment, a volume meter appears
on the LCD display and an external monitor
screen. The meter display is displayed for
about three seconds after the adjustment
completes.
REC
z
7 REC button and indicator
Chapter 1 Overview
a F REV (fast reverse) button and
indicator
Use this button for high-speed playback
(with audio muted) in the reverse direction.
Each time you press the button, the
playback speed switches between 4 times
and 15 times normal speed. To return to
Names and Functions of Parts
21
normal playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE
button.
Pressing the PREV button and F REV
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button simultaneously cues up the top of the
first-recorded clip on the memory card
(TOP button function).
During the F REV button is active, the
indicator at the upper of the button is lit.
b PREV (previous clip jump) button
and indicator
When you press the button in normal or
high-speed 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.
Pressing the PREV button and F REV
button simultaneously cues up the top of the
first-recorded clip on the memory card
(TOP button function).
During the PREV button is active, the
indicator at the upper of the button is lit.
c NEXT (next clip jump) button and
indicator
When you press the button in normal or
high-speed 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.
Pressing the F FWD button and NEXT
button simultaneously cues up the top of the
last-recorded clip on the memory card
(END button function).
During the NEXT button is active, the
indicator at the upper of the button is lit.
d F FWD (fast forward) button and
indicator
Use this button for high-speed playback
(with audio muted) in the forward direction.
Each time you press the button, the
playback speed switches between 4 times
and 15 times normal speed. To return to
normal playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE
button.
Pressing the F FWD button and NEXT
button simultaneously cues up the top of the
last-recorded clip on the memory card
(END button function).
During the F FWD button is active, the
indicator at the upper of the button is lit.
e PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator
Each time you press the button toggles
between normal playback and still picture
playback (in pause mode).
The indicator at the upper of the button is lit
during normal playback and blinks in pause
mode.
f STOP button
Press this button to stop the current
playback or recording operation. This unit
enters E-E mode.
g REC (record) button and indicator
Press this button to start recording to the
SxS memory card(s).
The indicator at the upper of the button is lit
during normal recording and blinks when
the video format of the input signal does not
match with the video format set on this unit
or when abnormality in recording is
detected.
F Card slot section
For details on SxS memory cards, see “Handling
SxS Memory Cards” (page 36).
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22
ACCESS
AB
3 EJECT button
4 SLOT SELECT button
1 ACCESS lamps
2 SxS memory card
slots
a ACCESS lamps
When an SxS memory card is inserted into
one of the slot, the ACCESS lamp at the slot
lights in red then changes to green once the
memory card is ready for use. Card slots A
and B are accompanied by the respective
ACCESS lamps to indicate their statuses.
b SxS memory card slots
Insert SxS memory cards into the slots.
c EJECT buttons
Press one of the EJECT button to release the
lock, then pull the button out. Press the
button again to remove the SxS memory
card.
Chapter 1 Overview
d SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card
select) button
When SxS memory cards are loaded in both
card slots A and B, press this button to
select the card you wish to use.
Note
The SLOT SELECT button is disabled
while playback is in progress, that is,
switching is not executed even if you press
the button. On the other hand, the button is
enabled while a thumbnail screen is
displayed.
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23
Rear panel
Chapter 1 Overview
1 AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch
2 AUDIO INPUT CH-1 and CH-2 connectors
3 AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1/3 and CH-2/4 connectors
4 COMPOSITE connector
5 S-VIDEO
connector
6 COMPONENT
connectors
7 DC IN connector
8 HDMI connector
9 HD/SD SDI OUTPUT connector
0 HD SDI INPUT connector
qa USB connector ( )
qs HDV/DV connector
a AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch
Depending on the connector of the device
connected to the AUDIO INPUT CH-1 and
CH-2 connectors, set the audio input level
as follows.
For an XLR connector: +4 or –2
For a phono jack: –10
The following table shows the relation
between the switch position and maximum
audio level available.
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24
Position Audio level
–10 +10 dBu
–2 +18 dBu
+4 +24 dBu
b AUDIO INPUT CH-1 and CH-2
(channels 1 and 2) connectors (phono
jacks)
Input analog audio signals to the CH-1 and
CH-2 connectors. Set the input level with
the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch to –10,
–2, or +4 dBu.
c AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1/3 and CH-2/
4 (channels 1 and 3, channels 2 and 4)
connectors (phono jacks)
Output analog audio signals from the CH-1/
3 and CH-2/4 connectors.
Output channels can be selected by
changing the “Monitor CH” setting (see
page 87) and the “Output CH” setting (see
page 87) of the AUDIO SET menu.
Note
In recording or E-E mode, audio signals of
channels 1 and 2 are output. (Channels 3
and 4 can be selected when 4-channel
material is played back.)
d COMPOSITE connector (BNC type)
Outputs down-converted SD analog
composite video signals.
Setting “CMPST/ S Out Display” (see page
88) of the VIDEO SET menu to “On”
superimposes the same text information as
that displayed on the LCD display on the
output signals from this connector.
e S-VIDEO connector (mini-DIN 4-
pin)
Outputs Y/C separated signals.
Setting “CMPST/ S Out Display” (see page
88) of the VIDEO SET menu to “On”
superimposes the same text information as
that displayed on the LCD display on the
output signals from this connector.
f COMPONENT connectors (BNC
type)
Output HD analog component signals or
down-converted SD analog component
signals from the Y, Pb/B–Y, and Pr/R–Y
connectors. Select the video format of the
output signals with “HDMI/CMPNT/SDI
Out SEL” (see page 87) of the VIDEO SET
menu.
Setting “HDMI/CMPNT/SDI Out DISP”
(see page 88) of the VIDEO SET menu to
“On” superimposes the same text
information as that displayed on the LCD
display on the output signals from this
connector.
Note
The output format is fixed to 480i (576i)
when the “i.LINK I/O Select” setting (see
page 89) of the VIDEO SET menu is
“DVCAM”.
g DC IN (DC power source input)
connector (3-pin, Type 4)
Plugs the DC power cord to connect the
supplied MPA-AC1 AC Adaptor.
h HDMI connector (Type A 19-pin)
Select the video format of the output signals
with “HDMI/CMPNT/SDI Out SEL” (see
page 87) of the VIDEO SET menu.
Setting “HDMI/CMPNT/SDI Out DISP”
(see page 88) of the VIDEO SET menu to
“On” superimposes the same text
information as that displayed on the LCD
display on the output signals from this
connector.
Note
The output format is fixed to 480i (576i)
when the “i.LINK I/O Select” setting (see
page 89) of the VIDEO SET menu is
“DVCAM”.
Chapter 1 Overview
Names and Functions of Parts
25
i HD/SD SDI OUTPUT connector
(BNC type)
Outputs HDSDI signals or down-converted
Chapter 1 Overview
SDSDI signals. Audio signals and timecode
are embedded in the SDI signals. Select the
video format of the output signals with
“HDMI/CMPNT/SDI Out SEL” (see page
87) of the VIDEO SET menu.
Setting “HDMI/CMPNT/SDI Out DISP”
(see page 88) of the VIDEO SET menu to
“On” superimposes the same text
information as that displayed on the LCD
display on the output signals from this
connector.
Note
The output format is fixed to 480i (576i)
when the “i.LINK I/O Select” setting (see
page 89) of the VIDEO SET menu is
“DVCAM”.
j HD SDI INPUT connector (BNC
type)
Input HDSDI signals.
Note
When the video format of the input signal
does not match with the video format set on
this unit, recorded and E-E pictures cannot
be displayed. Match the video format of the
input signal with this unit’s video format.
k USB connector ( ) (mini-B/USB 2.0)
Connect a computer to access the data of the
SxS memory card loaded on this unit.
l HDV/DV (HDV or DVCAM input/
output) connector (6-pin, IEEE1394,
S400)
Allows input and output of the HDV-format
digital video and audio and output of downconverted DVCAM signals. Select the
output format with the “i.LINK I/O Select”
setting (see page 89) of the VIDEO SET
menu.
Setting “HDMI/CMPNT/SDI Out DISP”
(see page 88) of the VIDEO SET menu to
“On” superimposes the same text
information as that displayed on the LCD
display on the output signals from this
connector.
Notes
• If the unit is connected to a device
equipped with a 6-pin HDV/DV jack,
when you intend to disconnect or
reconnect the i.LINK cable, turn off the
device and pull out the plug of its power
cord from the AC outlet beforehand. If
you connect or disconnect the i.LINK
cable while the device is connected to the
AC outlet, a high-voltage (8 to 40 V)
current output from the HDV/DV jack of
the device flows into this unit, which may
cause a malfunction to the unit.
• When connecting a device that has a 6pin HDV/DV jack to this unit, first plug
the cable into the 6-pin HDV/DV jack of
the device.
IR remote commander (supplied)
When you use the IR remot e commander, see “Using
the IR Remote Commander (Supplied)” (page 43).
Names and Functions of Parts
26
1 ZOOM T/W buttons
2 SHOTMARK1 and 2
buttons
3 THUMBNAIL button
4 PREV button
5 F REV button
6 PLAY/PAUSE button
7 REC buttons
8 REC PAUSE buttons
12T
ZOOM
SHOTMARK
W
SUB CLIP
THUMBNAIL
PREV NEXT
PLAY/PAUSE
.
m
REC
z
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PUSH SET
9 PUSH SET button
0 NEXT button
STOP
xu
PUSH AFREC PAUSE
qa STOP button
qs F FWD button
>
FFWDFREV
M
X
qd PUSH AF button
a ZOOM T/W buttons
Do not function with this unit.
b SHOTMARK1 and 2 buttons
Press during recording or playback to
record shot mark 1 or shot mark 2.
c THUMBNAIL button
Has the same function with the
THUMBNAIL button (see page 17) on this
unit.
d PREV (previous clip jump) button
Has the same function with the PREV
button (see page 22) on this unit.
e F REV (fast reverse) button
Has the same function with the F REV
button (see page 21) on this unit.
f PLAY/PAUSE button
Has the same function with the PLAY/
PAUSE button (see page 22) on this unit.
g REC (recording) buttons
Press the z button and unmarked button
(safety button) simultaneously to start
recording.
h REC PAUSE (recording pause)
buttons
Press the X button and unmarked button
(safety button) simultaneously to stop
recording.
i PUSH SET (four-way arrow key)
button
Has the same function with the M, m, <,
, buttons (see page 17) and SET button
(see page 17) on this unit.
j NEXT (next clip jump) button
Has the same function with the NEXT
button (see page 22) on this unit.
k STOP button
Press this button to stop playback. The unit
enters E-E mode.
Note
Do not use this button to stop recording.
Use the REC PAUSE buttons to stop
recording.
l F FWD (fast forward) button
Has the same function with the F FWD
button (see page 22) on this unit.
m PUSH AF button
Does not function with this unit.
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27
Preparations
Chapter 2 Preparations
Starting the Unit
When you use this unit for the first time
after purchasing, the initial settings are
required (see page 28).
Connecting the unit to a power source
Use the supplied MPA-AC1 AC Adaptor to
connect the unit an AC power source.
DC power cord
(supplied)
MPA-AC1 AC Adaptor (supplied)
To an AC
AC power cord
(supplied)
When this unit is supplied with power, the
power indicator on the front panel lights in
red. (The unit enters the standby state.)
Starting the unit
To start this unit, press the power button
with the power indicator lit in red (when the
unit is in the standby state).
power source
DC IN
Chapter
2
Power indicator
Power button
VIDEO INPUT switch
LCD display
DISPLAY
1
REC LEVEL
CH-1
TC/UB
VIDEO INPUT
iLINK
HD SDI
SG
CH-2
STATUS
AUDIO INPUT
ANALOG
HD SDI
CH-1/2
HD SDI
CH-3/4
PREV.NEXT>F FWD
F REV PLAY/PAUSE
PHONES
PHONE LEVEL
m
TOP END
M
MENU
SET
ACCESS
AB
THUMBNAIL CANCEL
STOPxREC
u
SLOT
SELECT
z
Note
No signal is output from the
COMPONENT, COMPOSITE, S-VIDEO,
HDMI, HD/SD SDI OUTPUT, and HDV/
DV connectors until the start-up completes.
When the start-up of the unit is completed,
the power indicator lights in green.
When the initial setting display
appears on the LCD display
The initial setting display appears on the
LCD display in the following situations.
• When turning on the unit for the first time
• When turning on the unit after the clock
setting is cleared because of exhaustion
of the backup battery while no operation
power was being supplied (no AC power
connection)
For details on the initial settings, see “Setting the
Clock” (page 29).
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Starting the Unit
Note
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.
When the initial setting display is not
shown or the initial settings are completed,
the LCD display state varies as follows.
With no SxS memory card loaded: The
video selected with the VIDEO INPUT
switch is shown. If the selected video is
not input, a blue or black screen
appears.
With an accessible SxS memory card
loaded: Index frame images of the
clips recorded on the memory card are
shown as thumbnails (thumbnail
screen).
To turn the power off
Press the power button again.
The power indicator on the front panel
lights in red. (The unit enters the standby
state.) To exit the standby state, disconnect
the AC power source (see page 28).
Setting the Clock
When the initial setting display appears on
the LCD display, Set the date and time of
the built-in clock, using this display.
IN ITIAL
SETTING
Time Z
one: UTC +09:00 TOKYO
D
ate/Time: 2008/01/01 00:00:00
Finish
Time Zone
The value shows the time difference from
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
Change the setting if needed (see page 28).
To set the time and date
SET button
MENU button
DISPLAY
1
REC LEVEL
CH-1
TC/UB
VIDEO INPUT
iLINK
HD SDI
SG
CH-2
STATUS
AUDIO INPUT
ANALOG
HD SDI
CH-1/2
HD SDI
CH-3/4
PREV.NEXT>F FWD
F REV PLAY/PAUSE
PHONES
PHONE LEVEL
m
TOP END
M
MENU
SET
ACCESS
AB
THUMBNAIL CANCEL
STOPxREC
u
SLOT
SELECT
z
Chapter 2 Preparations
CANCEL
<, ,, M, m buttons
button
1 Press the M or m button to set the
cursor to “Date/Time” then press the
SET button.
The cursor moves to the year-setting
column.
IN ITIAL
SETTING
Time Z
one: UTC +09:00 TOKYO
2008/01/01 00:00:00 SET
D
ate/Time: 2007/01/01 00:00:00 SET
Finish
Setting the Clock
29
2 Press the M or m button to set the year
then press the < or , button.
The cursor moves to the month-setting
column.
3 Set the month, day, hour, minute, and
Chapter 2 Preparations
second in sequence in the same
manner.
4 Press the SET button at “SET”.
The cursor moves back to “Date/
Time”.
5 Press the M or m button to move the
cursor to “Finish” then press the SET
button.
The initial setting display disappears,
and the clock setting is completed.
The time zone and date/time settings can be
changed later using “Time Zone” (see page
91) and “Clock Set” (see page 92) of the
OTHERS menu.
Adjusting the LCD Display
You can adjust the display conditions of the
LCD display for the best view in various
situations.
These adjustments of the LCD display have
no effect on pictures being recorded.
To adjust the color density,
contrast, and brightness
These adjustments can be made using the
LCD SET menu.
Press the MENU button to display the menu
icons. Display the select LCD SET menu
with the LCD SET menu icon, and use the
<, ,, M or m button to select “LCD”
from the menu.
LCD SET menu icon
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Back Light
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Set the color density, contrast and
brightness of the LCD display with the
corresponding LCD SET menu items:
Color, Contrast, and Brightness.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
Operations” (page 83).
To adjust the backlight
Use the LCD SET menu.
Select “LCD” from the LCD SET menu and
change the “Back Light” setting.
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