Sony PMW-TD300 Operating Instructions

4-408-371-11 (1)

Solid-State Memory 3D Camcorder

Operating Instructions

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

PMW-TD300

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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

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

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

WARNING

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

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.

When installing the installation space must be secured in consideration of the ventilation and service operation.

• Do not block the ventilation slots at the left side and right side panels, and vents of the fans.

• Leave a space around the unit for ventilation.

• Leave more than 40 cm of space in the rear of the unit to secure the operation area.

When the unit is installed on the desk or the like, leave at least 4 cm of space in the left and right sides. Leaving 40 cm or more of space above the unit is recommended for service operation.

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.

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.

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

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.

Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)

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

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

For the 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

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

For the customers in Canada

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

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community.

Foreword .................................................................................................... 10

Before Use....................................................................................... 10

Chapter 1 : Overview

Features ...................................................................................................... 11

3D Images ................................................................................................... 13

Using the Software..................................................................................... 17

Reading the CD-ROM Manuals............................................................... 17

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...................................... 18

Power Supply .................................................................................. 18

Accessory Attachments................................................................... 19

Operating and Connectors Section.................................................. 20

Monochrome LCD Panel ................................................................ 31

Viewfinder....................................................................................... 32

Viewfinder Screen Display........................................................................ 33

Chapter 2 : Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply ........................................................................ 37

Attaching the Viewfinder .......................................................................... 38

Setting the Area of Use .............................................................................. 44

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock ........................................... 45

Preparing the Audio Input System .......................................................... 45

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Using a Battery Pack....................................................................... 37

Using AC Power ............................................................................. 38

Attaching the Supplied Viewfinder................................................. 38

Adjusting the Viewfinder Position.................................................. 39

Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle..................................................... 39

Lifting Up the Viewfinder Barrel and Eyepiece ............................. 39

Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen................................... 41

Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket ........................ 41

Attaching a CBK-VF01 Viewfinder ............................................... 42

Attaching a 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder ...................................... 43

Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector...................... 45

Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors................ 46

Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone

System) ..................................................................................... 47

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

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

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

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

Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings

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

Changing the Video Format............................................................ 52

Selecting 3D or 2D Mode........................................................................... 52

Selecting 3D or 2D.......................................................................... 52

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance............................. 53

Adjusting the Black Balance........................................................... 53

Adjusting the White Balance .......................................................... 54

Setting the Electronic Shutter................................................................... 56

Shutter Modes ................................................................................. 56

Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed............................... 56

Adjusting the Iris....................................................................................... 58

Changing the Adjustment Mode ..................................................... 58

Adjusting the Iris using the IRIS Dial............................................. 58

Adjusting the Iris using Automatic Iris Adjustment ....................... 58

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment...... 58

Zooming...................................................................................................... 59

Using the ZOOM Dial..................................................................... 59

Using the Zoom Lever .................................................................... 59

Adjusting the Focus ................................................................................... 60

Adjusting in MF Mode.................................................................... 60

Adjusting in AF Mode .................................................................... 61

Adjusting the Convergence....................................................................... 61

Adjusting using the CONVERGENCE Dial................................... 61

Adjusting using the AUTO CONVERGENCE Button................... 62

Adjusting using the Assignable Switches ....................................... 62

Changing the Viewfinder Display ............................................................ 62

Adjusting the Audio Level ........................................................................ 63

Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 Connectors ......................................... 63

Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector .... 63

Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4 ........................................... 64

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Setting the Time Data................................................................................ 65

Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information

(Status Screens).................................................................................... 68

Chapter 4 : Shooting

Handling SxS Memory Cards................................................................... 70

Basic Operations........................................................................................ 75

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

Planning Metadata Operations ................................................................ 84

3D Shooting Guide Function..................................................................... 87

Setting the Timecode....................................................................... 65

Setting the User Bits........................................................................ 66

Synchronizing the Timecode........................................................... 66

About SxS Memory Cards .............................................................. 70

Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory Cards...................................... 71

Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Use.......................................... 72

Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards................................. 73

Checking the Remaining Recording Time...................................... 73

Restoring SxS Memory Cards......................................................... 74

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

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

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

Setting OK Marks ........................................................................... 77

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

(2D mode only)......................................................................... 78

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

Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function) ............. 80

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

Framing Shots with the Freeze Mix Function................................. 83

Loading a Planning Metadata File into Camcorder’s

Internal Memory ....................................................................... 84

Defining Clip Names in Planning Metadata ................................... 85

Defining Shot Mark Names in Planning Metadata ......................... 86

Displaying the Subject Distance Range.......................................... 87

Displaying 3D Depth Warning........................................................ 87

Displaying the Grid......................................................................... 88

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Chapter 5 : Clip Operations

Clip Playback ............................................................................................. 89

Thumbnail Screen ........................................................................... 89

Playing Clips................................................................................... 91

Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips....................................... 92

Thumbnail Operations.............................................................................. 93

THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration............................................... 93

Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations.......................................... 94

Changing the Thumbnail Screen Type............................................ 94

Displaying Clip Properties .............................................................. 95

Adding and Deleting OK Marks ..................................................... 96

Copying Clips ................................................................................. 96

Deleting Clips.................................................................................. 97

Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen...................................... 98

Displaying the Shot Mark Thumbnail Screen................................. 98

Adding and Deleting Shot Marks.................................................... 99

Changing Clip Index Pictures ......................................................... 99

Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings

Setup Menu Organization and Levels.................................................... 100

Setup Menu Organization ............................................................. 100

Setup Menu Levels........................................................................ 100

Basic Setup Menu Operations ................................................................ 101

Menu List.................................................................................................. 104

OPERATION Menu...................................................................... 104

PAINT Menu................................................................................. 122

MAINTENANCE Menu............................................................... 127

FILE Menu.................................................................................... 140

Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches ......................................... 142

Functions that can be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 0 Switch ........... 142

Functions that can be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 Switch ........... 143

Functions that can be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 1 and 3 Switches,

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

Button...................................................................................... 143

Functions that can be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 6 Switch ........... 145

Functions that can be Assigned to the RET Button ...................... 145

Assigning Functions to the Lens Dials ................................................... 146

Functions that can be Assigned to the Lens Dials......................... 146

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Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Saving and Loading Settings................................................................... 147

Saving Setting Data....................................................................... 147

Loading Setting Data..................................................................... 148

Resetting a File after Changing Its Contents................................. 148

Saving and Loading Scene Files ............................................................. 149

Saving Scene Files ........................................................................ 149

Loading Scene Files...................................................................... 149

Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors ............................................................... 151

Operating Clips with a Computer.......................................................... 153

Using the ExpressCard Slot of a Computer .................................. 153

USB Connection with a Computer................................................ 153

Editing 3D Clips using MPES-3D01 ...................................................... 155

Chapter 9 : Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder............................................................................ 156

Maintenance............................................................................................. 156

Cleaning the Viewfinder ............................................................... 156

Note about the Battery Terminal................................................... 156

Adjusting Left/Right Lens Errors.......................................................... 157

Correcting at a Single Point .......................................................... 157

Correcting at Multiple Points........................................................ 157

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length............................................... 158

Operation Warnings................................................................................ 159

Error Indication............................................................................. 159

Warning Indication........................................................................ 160

Appendix

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Important Notes on Operation ............................................................... 166

Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock ...................................... 168

Specifications............................................................................................ 169

General.......................................................................................... 169

Camera Block................................................................................ 169

Audio Block .................................................................................. 170

Display .......................................................................................... 170

Media Block.................................................................................. 170

Inputs/Outputs............................................................................... 170

Lens Block .................................................................................... 171

Supplied Accessories .................................................................... 171

Recommended Additional Equipment.......................................... 171

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories .................................. 173

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License............................................... 174

About Bitmap Fonts ................................................................................ 174

About OpenSSL ....................................................................................... 175

Index.......................................................................................................... 178

Table of Contents

Foreword

Before Use

After purchasing the PMW-TD300 Solid-State Memory 3D Camcorder, before operating, it is necessary to set the area of use. (Unless this setting is made, the camcorder will not operate.)

For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use” (page 44).

Note

Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PMW-TD300 (referred to as “the camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.

Viewing 3D Video

• Viewing 3D video shot using this camcorder on a 3D monitor can cause symptoms of discomfort, such as eye fatigue, tiredness, or nausea. It is recommended that you take regular rest breaks when watching 3D video. The duration and frequency of required rest breaks will vary from person to person, so each person must judge for themselves. If discomfort occurs, stop watching 3D video until the symptoms subside, and consult your doctor if necessary. Also, please follow the instructions provided with the software or the hardware connected to the camcorder. Furthermore, the sense of vision of young children (especially children less than 6 years of age) is still in a development stage. Before allowing young children to view 3D video, please consult a pediatrician or ophthalmologist. A responsible adult should always supervise any children to observe the above-mentioned precautions.

• The perception of 3D video varies depending on the individual.

Foreword

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Features

The camcorder is a shoulder-mount HD memory camcorder featuring independent Left/Right, type (diagonal 8 mm ( (1920 × 1080) “Exmor” 3CMOS image sensors.

/32 inches)), full-HD

Dual, fixed lens system

Employs a dual, fixed-type lens that requires no Left/Right-lens optical axis, angle of view, or image quality adjustments, so you can start shooting straight away.

Convergence control

The all-important convergence point can be adjusted between approximately 1.2 m (lens surface reference) and infinity for 3D image representation. When shooting, you can align the convergence point with the focus position using one-button control. Also, the inter-axial distance is a fixed 45 mm, allowing wide-scope 3D images to be captured.

Unique triple dial operation

The camcorder employs a unique triple dial for adjusting zoom, iris, and convergence, and which synchronizes the operation of both the left and right lens. The function assigned to each dial can also be customized.

3D shooting guide function

This displays a guide in the viewfinder of the appropriate distance to the subject in order to avoid viewer discomfort due to the parallax between the left and right lens becoming too large. It can also display a warning if the parallax at the subject becomes too large. These allow the shooting of more natural 3D images that can be viewed comfortably.

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Also, you can view 3D images in the viewfinder using the naked eye, and the camcorder supports various display formats for checking anaglyph and other parallax.

3D image output to external devices

It is equipped with dual HD-SDI outputs, and can output individual Left/Right image signals. Furthermore, one output also supports 3G-SDI for output of both left and right image signals paired together. 3D images can also be output in side-by-side format from HDMI and HD-SDI connectors.

SxS memory cards as recording media

The camcorder employs the high-performance SxS memory cards used in XDCAM EX-series equipment as the storage media. The left and right images are synchronized and recorded onto two SxS memory cards. There are four memory card slots, two each on both the left and right, allowing recording across two memory cards. Approximately 6 hours of 3D images can be recorded when loaded with four 64 GB SxS memory cards.

Light weight, low power consumption

Design features such as CMOS image sensors, custom video signal processing ICs, and SxS memory card recor ding enable operation at power consumption of 32 W or less. The camcorder’s light weight (5.5 kg (12 lb 2 oz)) and low center of gravity make it easy to carry on the shoulder while ensuring superior stability.

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

The camcorder records 1920 × 1080, 1440 × 1080, and 1280 × 720 HD images using “MPEG2 Long GOP” codec compression. It offers a choice of bit rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (SP mode). By utilizing an efficient compression format, the camcorder records high-quality HD images for long recording time of approx. 200 minutes at

Features

35 Mbps (HQ mode) or approx. 280 minutes at 25 Mbps (SP mode) on a single 64-GB SxS

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memory card.

Multi-format support

The camcorder supports interlace format recording (1080/59.94i or 1080/50i), progressive format recording (1080/29.97P, 1080/23.98P, 720/59.94P, 720/29.97P, 720/23.98P, or 1080/ 25P, 720/50P, 720/25P), thus offering the flexibility needed for worldwide HD recording. (For 23.98P, native frequency recording is possible.) It also can output HD signals down-converted to SD.

A variety of functions for improved performance under various shooting conditions

• Optical ND filters and electrical CC filters

• Hyper gamma

• Slow shutter function

• Frame Recording function

• Time lapse function (interval recording)

• Slow & quick motion function

• Freeze mix function

• Focus magnification function

• Assignable switches

• 3.5-inch high-resolution color LCD viewfinder

• Remote control

• 2D shooting mode

Wireless LAN support

You can connect this camcorder to a computer over a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi connection) by connecting the optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter to the external device connector. A Wi-Fi connection allows you to transfer planning metadata from a computer to this camcorder, and to transfer clips and other files from this camcorder to a computer. You can also use the Live Logging function to transfer proxy AV data to a computer as you shoot, for logging of the video currently being shot.

Inherits unique features of XDCAM EX series

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

XDCAM EX web sites

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

United States

http://www.sony.com/xdcamex

Canada

http://www.sony.ca/xdcamex

Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Russia

http://www.sonybiz.net/xdcamex

Latin America

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

Australia

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

Asia (except Korea, China, and Japan)

http://pro.sony-asia.com

Korea

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

China

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

Japan

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

Features

3D Images

When people look at objects, the left eye and right eye view the object at a slightly different angle, and hence the images projected in the left and right eye are different. The difference in images seen by the left and right eye is called parallax. By composing a picture in the head from the left and right eye images, people gain an awareness of depth and stereoscopic effect.

3D images utilize this technique to display subjects in three dimensions. When shooting 3D images, lenses substitute for the left eye and right eye to shoot subjects at a slightly different angle. During playback, the right lens image is viewed by the right eye only and likewise for the left lens image, and hence a three-dimensional subject is recognized in the minds of the viewers.

Subject recognition

Left eye image Right eye image

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3D Images

Convergence Point

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When shooting using individual left and right lenses, the point where the optical axes of the left lens and right lens intersect is called the convergence point. The difference (parallax) between left and right images for subjects at the convergence point is zero. During playback, subjects at the convergence point appear to viewers to be positioned right on the screen. Subjects in front of the convergence point appear to pop out of the screen, while subjects behind the convergence point appear to recede into the distance. Accordingly, it is essential to set the convergence point appropriately when shooting in order to effectively create the popping out and receding sensation during playback.

The camcorder convergence point can be adjusted in the range 1.2 m (4 ft) to ∞ (infinity). You can set the convergence point to the focus position using a single button push, store multiple convergence points, and recall convergence points when shooting. (see page 61)

Comfortable 3D Images

For subjects displaced from the convergence point, the parallax becomes larger as the distance from the convergence point becomes larger. In other words, the closer the subject the more it will appear to pop out, and the further away the more it will appear to recede into the distance. If the parallax becomes too large, it becomes difficult for the viewer to combine the left and right images, and not only will the 3D image appear unnatural but it may also cause eye fatigue and discomfort while viewing. Therefore, in order to shoot comfortable 3D images for the viewer, it is essential to keep the size of parallax within an appropriate range.

3D Images

Parallax Guidelines

To shoot comfortable 3D images, we recommend the following points as parallax guidelines.

Parallax angle should be less than 1°

The parallax angle ( subject position from the angle ( optical axes of the left/right lenses intersect. The parallax angle is negative for subjects that appear to pop out of the screen, and positive for subjects that appear to recede into the distance. The parallax angle for comfortable 3D images is less than ±1°.

Since measuring the parallax angle is difficult when shooting, it is common to display an overlay of the left and right images on a screen and check the size of the image mismatch (amount of parallax). When images are viewed from a distance approximately 3 times the height of the screen, the amount of parallax on the screen due to a parallax angle of 1° is roughly 3% of the screen width. When shooting, this guideline translates into keeping the amount of parallax within 3% of the viewfinder screen width in order to produce natural stereoscopic images.

) is obtained by subtracting the angle (α or β ) between the left/right lenses at the

) between the left/right lenses at the convergence point, where the

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Parallax angle θ = γ – α (or β )

Amount of parallax on the screen should not exceed space between eyes

When the amount of parallax on the screen exceeds the distance between the eyes of the viewer, it becomes impossible to form the left and right images into a single image, making the viewer feel discomfort. Since the space between the eyes is an individual trait, a rule of thumb is to keep amount of parallax on the screen to less than 5 cm (2 inches). If the screen is small (77-inch type or smaller), maintaining a parallax angle of less than 1° ensures that the amount of parallax cannot exceed 5 cm (2 inches). However, if the screen is large (77-inch type or larger), the amount of parallax on the screen becomes larger as the screen becomes larger, and it becomes easy to exceed the 5 cm (2 inches) guideline. Consequently, it is important to consider the screen size when shooting.

Amount of parallax

Convergence point

3D Images

The camcorder displays the subject distance from the camera in the viewfinder as an aid to keeping the parallax within an appropriate range. The viewfinder can also display a colored outline of the subject as a

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warning when the parallax is large and natural stereoscopic vision of the subject is difficult. You can set the amount of parallax as a percentage of the screen width (near field, far field) or you can specify the maximum screen size as the reference for displaying the guide functions. (see page 87)

3D Images

Using the Software Reading the CD-ROM

Manuals

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

Note

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

Preparations

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

Memo

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

To read the documents

Do the following:

1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM

drive.

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

2 Select and click on the manual that you

wish to read.

This opens the PDF file.

Memo

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

Note

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

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Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

c DC IN (DC power input) connector

(XLR type, 4-pin, male)

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

Power Supply

a LIGHT switch

Determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT connector (see page 19) is turned on and off. AUTO : When the POWER switch of the video

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

MANUAL: You can turn the video light on or off

manually, using its own switch.

Note

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

d DC OUT 12 V (DC power output)

connector (4-pin, female)

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

Note

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

e Battery attachment shoe

Attach a BP-GL95A/L80S/L60S Battery Pack. Alternatively, you can attach an AC-DN2B/ DN10 AC Adaptor to operate the camcorder on AC power supply.

For details, see “Preparing a Power Supply” (page 37).

For details, see “Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)” (page 47).

Note

For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the following battery packs: BP-GL95A, BP-L60S, and BP-L80S.

b POWER switch

Turns the main power supply on and off.

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Accessory Attachments

a Shoulder strap fitting

Attach the supplied shoulder strap (see page 49).

b Accessory fitting shoe

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

c Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

lever

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

d Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of the viewfinder (see page 39).

representative for information about connecting the DXF-51 or DXF-C50W.

h Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

knob (LOCK knob)

Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the viewfinder (see page 39).

i Fitting for optional microphone holder

Fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder (see page 46).

j Shoulder pad

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

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

female)

A video light with a maximum power consumption of 50 W, such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent can be connected (see page 49).

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

connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female)

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

m Tripod mount

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

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e Viewfinder fitting shoe

Attach the viewfinder.

f VF (viewfinder) connector (26-pin,

rectangular)

Connect the cable of the supplied viewfinder or optional CBK-VF01 viewfinder.

g VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin,

round)

Connect the cable of the optional DXF-series viewfinder.

For connecting the DXF-series devices, optional parts are required. Consult a Sony service

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Lens Block (left side)

a VTR button

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

Press the button again to return to the previous display.

d Zoom lever

Press the W end for wide-angle and the T end for telephoto. Press the lever harder for a faster zoom action.

e IRIS switch

AUT O: The iris is adjusted automatically. MANU (maual): Adjust the iris with the IRIS

dial.

f PUSH AUTO button

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

g REMOTE FOCUS connector

Connects to an optional focus demand for focus remote control operation.

h REMOTE ZOOM connector

Connects to an optional zoom demand for zoom remote control operation.

i REMOTE CONVERGENCE

connector

Connects to an optional convergence demand for convergence remote control operation.

b RET (return video) button

You can use this as an assignable switch (see page 145).

Use this to check the video when Lens RET is assigned to this button (factory default setting). If you press this during recording pause, the last few seconds recorded appear on the viewfinder screen (recording review) (see page 75). Pressing this button (single click) during recording or playback records a Shot Mark 1 mark, and double-clicking records a Shot Mark 2 mark (see page 77).

c EXPAND FOCUS button

When the viewfinder display setting is L, R, or 3D, the displayed image expands, making focusing easier (Expand Focus function).

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Lens Block (right side)

a AUTO CONVERGENCE button

Press this button to set the convergence distance to the current focus distance (see page 61).

b CONVERGENCE dial

Turn this dial to adjust the convergence distance. Turn the dial clockwise to move the convergence point closer, and counterclockwise to move the convergence point further away (factory default setting). You can set the direction of rotation of the dial using OPERATION >Dial Operation >Conv. Clockwise in the setup menu. You can change the function assigned to the dial using OPERATION >Lens Dial >Inner in the setup menu.

c FOCUS dial

Turn this dial to adjust the focus. Turn the dial clockwise to focus on closer subjects, and counterclockwise to focus on distant subjects (factory default setting). You can set the direction of rotation of the dial using OPERATION >Dial Operation >Focus Clockwise in the setup menu. You can change the function assigned to the dial using OPERATION >Lens Dial >Mid in the setup menu.

d ZOOM dial

Turn this dial to adjust the zoom. Turn the dial clockwise to zoom out for wideangle shots, and counterclockwise to zoom in for long-distance shots (factory default setting). You can set the direction or rotation of the dial using OPERATION >Dial Operation >Zoom Clockwise in the setup menu. You can change the function assigned to the dial using OPERATION >Lens Dial >Outer in the setup menu.

e ASSIGN. (assignable) 6 switch

You can assign a function to this switch using OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup menu (see page 142). The grid function is assigned to this switch by factory default setting.

f VF DISPLAY SELECT switch

Switches the image displayed in the viewfinder.

L: Displays the left lens image, in color. R: Displays the right lens image, in color. L+R: Displays an overlay of the left lens image

and the right lens image, in color, by calculating the average for each pixel.

L-R: Displays the image obtained by subtracting

the right lens image from the left lens image, in color.

3D: Displays a 3D image, in color. Anaglyph: Displays an anaglyph.

3D can be displayed in the supplied viewfinder only. Only the left or right image can be displayed in DXF series viewfinders.

g SHIFT button

Use this button in combination with other buttons.

h IRIS dial

For manual iris adjustment, set the IRIS switch to the MANU (manual) position, then turn this dial. Turn the dial clockwise to open the iris aperture, and counterclockwise to close the iris aperture (factory default setting). You can set the direction of rotation of the dial using OPERATION >Dial Operation >Iris Clockwise in the setup menu.

i ND SELECT (ND filter) switch

Switches between four ND filters built into this camcorder.

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

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seconds.

FILTER selector setting

1 CLEAR 2

ND filter

/4 ND (attenuates light to

approximately

/16 ND (attenuates light to

approximately

/64 ND (attenuates light to

approximately

/4)

/16)

/64)

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

For details, see “Adjusting the White Balance” (page 54).

- When there are very bright objects close to the subject

- When shooting through a glass window

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

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

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

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

Note on zoom speed

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

j FOCUS switch

AUTO : The auto focus function is constantly

active. Even with the switch in the AUTO position, you can manually adjust the focus by operating the FOCUS dial.

MANU (manual): The manual mode allows

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

k PUSH AF (auto focus) button

When the focus adjustment is in the manual mode, by pressing this b utton you can use the auto focus for an instantaneous adjustment to the subject. When the button is pressed, the auto focus operates until the image is in focus, then disengages. Even when the FOCUS switch is set to AUTO, by pressing this button, you can restart the auto focus.

Notes on auto focus

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

- If the subject has no contrast

- If the subject is moving rapidly

- When shooting point light sources, under

street lighting or at night

Front

a REC START (recording start) button

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

b SHUTTER selector

Set to ON to use the electronic shutter. Push to SELECT to switch the shutter speed or shutter mode setting. When this switch is operated, the

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new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 56).

c MENU knob

Changes the item selection or a setting within the menu (see page 101).

d AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/

black balance adjustment) switch

Activates the automatic white/black balance adjustment functions. WHITE: Adjust the w hite balance au tomatically.

If the WHITE BAL switch (see page 24) is set to A or B, the white balance setting is stored in the corresponding memory. If the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST, the automatic white balance adjustment function does not operate.

BLACK: Adjust the black set and black balance

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

e MIC (microphone) LEVEL control

Adjusts the input level of audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 (see page 63).

Right side (near the front)

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

You can assign the desired functions to these switches on OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup menu (see page 142). EZ Mode is assigned to the ASSIGN. 1 switch, and Off is assigned to the ASSIGN. 2/3 switches as the factory default setting. The ASSIGN.1/3 switches are provided with an indicator to show whether a function is assigned to the switch (ON) or not (OFF).

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b COLOR TEMP. (color temperature)

button

Press to light the button and change the color temperature for shooting (factory default setting). You can use this as an assignable switch (see page 142).

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c ALARM (alarm tone volume

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adjustment) knob

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

ALARM

Minimum Maximum

d MONITOR (monitor volume

adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning ton e that is output via t he built-in speake r or earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard.

e MONITOR (audio monitor selection)

switches

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

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

Position of up-side switch

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

CH-2/CH-4 Channel 2 audio

Audio output

audio (stereo)

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

Position of up-side switch

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

CH-2/CH-4 Channel 4 audio

a) By connecting stereo headphones to the EARPHONE

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

Audio output

audio (stereo)

f ASSIGN. (assignable) 0 switch

You can assign the desired function to this switch on OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup menu (see page 143). Off is assigned to this switch when the camcorder is shipped from the factory. This is a momentary type switch. Each press of the switch turns the function assigned to this switch on or off.

g GAIN selector

Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions duri ng shooting. The gains corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be selected on OPERATION >Gain Switch in the setup menu (see page 115). (The factory settings are L=0 dB, M=6 dB, and H=12 dB.) When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

h OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic

contrast control) switch

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

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

this is selected, you can switch DCC

on and

off.

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

• Shooting people in the shade on a sunny day

• Shooting a subject indoors, against a background

through a window

• Any high contrast scene

i WHITE BAL (white balance memory)

switch

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

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

A or B: Recall the white balance adjustment

settings already stored in A or B. Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch (see page 23) on the WHITE side, to automatically adjust the white balance, and save the adjustment settings in memory A or memory B.

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B (ATW1)): When this switch is set to B and

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

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

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

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

j MENU ON/OFF switch

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

k STATUS ON/SEL/OFF (menu display

on/page selection/display off) switch

MENU CANCEL/PRST (preset) /

ESCAPE switch

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

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

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

ESCAPE: Use this switch when the menu page,

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

l Cover

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

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

upward, a window to confirm the menu

settings and status of the camcorder appears

on the viewfinder screen (see page 68). The

window consists of five pages, which are

switched each time the switch is pushed

upward. Each page is displayed for about 10

seconds. OFF: To clear the page immediately after

display, push this switch down to the OFF

position.

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Right side (near the rear)

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a Built-in speaker

The speaker can be used to monitor E-E1) sound during recording, and playback sound during playback. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings (see page 159). If you connect earphones to the EARPHONE jack, the speaker output is suppressed automatically.

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

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

b Monochrome LCD panel

Displays remaining battery capacity, remaining media capacity, audio levels, time data, and so on (see page 31).

c WARNING indicator

Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs (see page 159).

d ACCESS lamp

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

e Protection cover of the audio control

section

Open to access the audio control section (see page 27).

f Protection cover of the thumbnail

screen operations section

Open to access the thumbnail screen operations section (see page 27).

g F REV (fast reverse) button and

indicator

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

h PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator

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

i F FWD (fast forward) button and

indicator

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

j PREV button

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

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k STOP button

Press this button to stop playback.

l NEXT button

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

information for the user such as scene number, shooting place, etc.

For details, see “Setting the Time Data” (page 65).

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

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m EXPAND (expand function) button

If you press this button when the thumbnail screen is displayed, the duration of the selected clip is divided into 12, and the first frame of each of the divisions is shown in a further thumbnail display (expand thumbnail screen).

For details about the expand thumbnail screen, see page 98.

n HOLD (display hold) button

Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the monochrome LCD panel. (The timecode generator continues running.) Pressing this button again releases the hold.

For details of the counter display, see page 31.

o RESET/RETURN button

Resets the value shown in the time counter display in the monochrome LCD panel. According to the settings of the PRESET/ REGEN/CLOCK switch (see page 28) and the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch (see page 28), this button resets the display as follows.

Settings of switches To r eset DISPLAY switch:

COUNTER DISPLAY switch:

PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch:

PRESET

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

U-BIT

PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch:

PRESET

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

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

media, those bits which can be used to record useful

Counter to 0:00:00:00

Timecode to 00:00:00:00

User bits data 00

to 00 00 00

p DISPLAY switch

This cycles the data displayed in the time counter display in the monochrome LCD panel through the sequence COUNTER, TC, and U-BIT (see page 31). COUNTER: Display the elapsed recording/

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

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

q BACKLIGHT button

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

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a THUMBNAIL indicator

This lights when thumbnail screen is displayed.

b THUMBNAIL button

Press this button to display the thumbnail screen (see page 89) and to carry out a thumbnail operation. Press once more to return to the original display.

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c SET (set) button and arrow buttons

Use these buttons to make timecode and user bit

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settings, and for thumbnail screen operations (see page 94).

When the menu is displayed, press this button to select an item or to confirm the setting change.

d MENU button

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

All: Thumbnail display of all frames marked with

essence marks.

Shot Mark1: Thumbnail display of the frames

marked with Shot Mark 1.

Shot Mark2: Thumbnail display of the frames

marked with Shot Mark 2. You can also select Shot Mark 0 and Shot Mark 3 to Shot Mark 9. If you have recorded clips by using planning metadata that defined names for Shot Mark 0 to Shot Mark 9, the defined names are displayed instead of the above item names in the list.

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

recording run) switch

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

of whether the camcorder is recording. Use this setting when synchronizing the timecode with external timecode.

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

recording. Use this setting to have a consecutive timecode on the recording media.

For details, see “Setting the Timecode” (page 65) and “Setting the User Bits” (page 66).

f LEVEL CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (audio

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

Adjust the audio levels to be recorded on channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 when the AUDIO SELECT CH1/ CH2 and AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 switches are set to MANUAL.

g AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 (audio

channel 3/4 adjustment method selection) switch

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

AUTO : Automatic adjustment MANUAL: Manual adjustment

h ESSENCE MARK button

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

i SHIFT button

Use this in combination with other buttons.

j PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/

CLOCK switch

Selects the type of timecode to record.

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

existing timecode recorded on the media.

Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/

R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in R-

RUN mode. CLOCK: Record timecode synchronized to the

internal clock. Regardless of the setting of

the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, the

camcorder operates in F-RUN mode.

k AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio

channel 1/2 adjustment method

selection) switches

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

AUT O: Automatic adjustment MANUAL: Manual adjustment

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

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

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

microphone connected to the MIC IN

connector REAR: Audio input signals from an audio device

connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2

connectors WIRELESS: Audio input signals from the UHF

portable tuner if it is installed

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Left side and upper section

b USB connector

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

c External device connector

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

Note

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

For details on how to use t he CBK-WA01, refer to the Supplement supplied in the CD-ROM (labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory 3D Camcorder”).

d SxS memory card slots

These four slots can receive SxS memory cards or other recording media. The left slots (A and B) record the left lens image and the right slots (A and B) record the right lens image. When slot A is being used on the left, slot A is also used on the right. It is not possible to use slot A on the left and slot B on the right, or vice versa (see page 71).

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a ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches

You can assign the desired functions to these switches on OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup menu (see page 143). Off is assigned to these switches when the camcorder is shipped from the factory.

e ACCESS lamps

Indicate the state of each slot (see page 71).

f EJECT buttons

To remove the recording media from the slot, press the EJECT button to release the lock, then press the button once more. This makes the media come out of the slot partially (see page 72).

g Slot cover

Slide to the left and right to open and close.

h SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card

select) button

Press this button to select the slots to use (A or B). The same slots are selected (A or B) for use on both the left and right (see page 72).

i HDMI output connector

Outputs HDMI signals for video monitoring. When a video monitor provided with an HDMI signal input connector is connected to this

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connector, you can monitor picture being shot (camera picture) or playback picture.

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j GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input)

connector (BNC type)

This connector inputs a reference signal when the camcorder is to be gen locked or when timecode is to be synchronized with external equipment. Available refer ence signals vary depending on the current system frequency as shown in the following table.

System frequency Available reference signals

1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i 1080/29.97P 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i 1080/23.98P (PsF output) 1080/23.98P (Pulldown output) 1080/23.98P (Pure P output) 720/59.94P 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P,

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

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

1080/50i 1080/50i, 576/50i 1080/25P 1080/50i, 576/50i 720/50P 1080/50i, 720/50P, 576/50i 720/25P 1080/50i, 720/50P, 576/50i

1080/23.98PsF, 480/59.94i

1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i

1080/23.98P

480/59.94i

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

k TC IN (timecode input) connector

(BNC type)

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

For details, see “Setting the Timecode” (page 65).

l VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type)

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

m TC OUT (timecode output) connector

(BNC type)

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

Rear

a TALLY (back tally) indicators (red)

Light up during recording. They will not light if the TALLY switch is set to OFF. These indicators also flash to indicate warnings (see page 26). The tally indicator on the front of the viewfinder and the REC indication on the viewfinder screen light or flash in the same manner.

For details, see “Operation Warnings” (page 159).

b TALLY switch

Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator function.

c EARPHONE jack (stereo, minijack)

You can monitor the E-E sound during recording and left-slot playback sound during playback.

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