Sony POWER HD FX PDW-700 User Manual
PROFESSIONAL DISC CAMCORDER
PDW-700
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 2)
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Laser diode properties
Wavelength: 400 to 410 nm
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Standard: IEC60825-1 (2001)
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This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
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interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
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this equipment.
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peripherals must be shielded in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
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Model: PDW-700
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Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
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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).
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Japan.
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Table of Contents
Foreword .................................................................................................... 11
Before use........................................................................................ 11
Chapter 1 : Overview
Features ...................................................................................................... 12
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...................................... 14
Power supply................................................................................... 14
Accessory attachments.................................................................... 15
Operating and connectors section ................................................... 17
HDVF-20A viewfinder (optional)................................................... 30
Status display on the viewfinder screen.......................................... 31
Chapter 2 : Preparations
Preparing a Power Supply ........................................................................ 35
Using a battery pack........................................................................ 35
Using AC power.............................................................................. 36
Attaching the Viewfinder .......................................................................... 36
Attaching the HDVF-20A/C35W ................................................... 36
Adjusting the viewfinder position................................................... 37
Moving the viewfinder shoe up....................................................... 37
Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket ........................ 38
Detaching the eyepiece ................................................................... 39
Adjusting the viewfinder focus and screen ..................................... 39
Setting the Area of Use .............................................................................. 40
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock ........................................... 41
Mounting the Lens..................................................................................... 42
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length.......................................................... 43
Preparing the Audio Input System .......................................................... 44
Connecting a microphone to the MIC IN connector....................... 44
Connecting microphones to the AUDIO IN connectors ................. 45
Attaching a UHF portable tuner (for a UHF wireless microphone
system)...................................................................................... 46
Connecting line input audio equipment .......................................... 48
Tripod Mounting ....................................................................................... 49
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Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 50
Using the Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 50
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position....................................................... 51
Connecting the Remote Control Unit ...................................................... 52
Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings for Shooting
Setting the Recording Format .................................................................. 54
Setting the system frequency .......................................................... 54
Setting the video recording format.................................................. 55
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance............................. 55
Adjusting the black balance ............................................................ 55
Adjusting the white balance............................................................ 56
Setting the Electronic Shutter................................................................... 60
Shutter modes.................................................................................. 60
Selecting the shutter mode and shutter speed ................................. 61
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment............ 63
Adjusting the Audio Level ........................................................................ 65
Manually adjusting the audio levels of the audio inputs from the
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors............................................. 65
Manually adjusting the audio level of the MIC IN connector ........ 66
Recording audio on channels 3 and 4 ............................................. 66
Setting the Time Data ................................................................................ 68
Setting the timecode........................................................................ 68
Setting the user bits......................................................................... 68
Synchronizing the timecode............................................................ 69
Chapter 4 : Shooting
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Handling Discs ........................................................................................... 72
Discs used for recording and playback ........................................... 72
Notes on handling ........................................................................... 72
Write-protecting discs ..................................................................... 72
Loading and unloading a disc ......................................................... 73
Formatting a disc............................................................................. 74
Handling of discs when recording does not end normally (salvage
function).................................................................................... 74
Basic Procedure for Shooting ................................................................... 76
Playing back the recorded clip ........................................................ 78
Deleting the recorded clip............................................................... 79
Advanced Operations for Shooting.......................................................... 80
Recording essence marks ................................................................ 80
Setting clip flags with switches....................................................... 80
Setting the thumbnail image at recording time............................... 81
Starting a shoot with a few seconds of pre-stored picture data (Picture
Cache function)......................................................................... 81
Time-lapse video (Interval Rec function) ....................................... 82
To exchange discs while recording (Disc Exchange Cache function)
.................................................................................................. 86
Retaking the most recent clip.......................................................... 87
Assigning user-defined clip titles automatically............................. 87
Assigning user-defined names to clips and clip lists ...................... 90
Recording video from external devices........................................... 93
Chapter 5 : Operations in GUI Screens
Overview..................................................................................................... 95
Switching between GUI screens ..................................................... 95
Information and controls in thumbnail screens............................... 96
Displaying menus.......................................................................... 100
GUI screen operations................................................................... 103
Thumbnail Operations............................................................................ 104
Selecting thumbnails..................................................................... 104
Searching with thumbnails............................................................ 105
Playing the scene you have found................................................. 107
Selecting the information displayed on thumbnails...................... 107
Changing clip index pictures......................................................... 108
Checking clip properties ............................................................... 108
Setting clip flags............................................................................ 111
Locking (write-protecting) clips ................................................... 111
Deleting clips ................................................................................ 112
Scene Selection (Clip List Editing)......................................................... 113
What is scene selection?................................................................ 113
Creating and editing clip lists........................................................ 114
Managing clip lists........................................................................ 119
Disc Operations........................................................................................ 121
Checking disc properties............................................................... 121
Using planning metadata............................................................... 121
Formatting discs............................................................................ 123
Shortcut List............................................................................................. 124
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Chapter 6 : Menu Displays and Detailed Settings
Menu Organization.................................................................................. 125
TOP menu and top-level menus.................................................... 126
Menu List.................................................................................................. 128
OPERATION menu...................................................................... 128
PAINT menu................................................................................. 139
MAINTENANCE menu................................................................ 145
FILE menu .................................................................................... 157
DIAGNOSIS menu ....................................................................... 161
Menu Operations..................................................................................... 163
Displaying menus.......................................................................... 163
Basic menu operations .................................................................. 163
Using the USER menu (example menu operation) ....................... 166
Editing the USER menu................................................................ 167
Resetting USER menu settings to the standard settings................ 170
Setting the Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen and the LCD
Monitor............................................................................................... 171
Selecting the display items............................................................ 171
Change confirmation/adjustment progress messages.................... 172
Setting the marker display............................................................. 173
Setting the viewfinder ................................................................... 174
Recording shot data superimposed on the color bars.................... 174
Setting the shot ID......................................................................... 175
Displaying the status confirmation screens................................... 176
Adjustments and Settings From Menus ................................................ 177
Setting gain values for the GAIN selector positions..................... 177
Selecting the output signals........................................................... 178
Assigning functions to ASSIGN switches .................................... 178
Setting power saving functions..................................................... 181
Setting the color temperature manually ........................................ 181
Specifying an offset for the auto white balance setting ................ 182
Selecting the lens file .................................................................... 182
Setting the UMID data .................................................................. 183
Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data
Handling the “Memory Stick”................................................................ 185
Saving and Recalling User Files ............................................................. 186
Saving user menu data to the “Memory Stick”............................. 186
Loading saved data from a “Memory Stick”................................. 188
Returning the user file settings to the standard settings................ 189
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Saving and Loading Scene Files ............................................................. 189
Saving a scene file......................................................................... 189
Loading scene files........................................................................ 191
Returning the scene file settings to the standard settings.............. 192
Jumping to a File-Related Menu Page When Inserting a “Memory Stick”
............................................................................................................. 192
Chapter 8 : File Operations
Overview................................................................................................... 194
Directory structure ........................................................................ 194
File operation restrictions.............................................................. 195
File Operations in File Access Mode (for Windows)............................ 199
Making FAM connections............................................................. 199
Operating on files.......................................................................... 200
Exiting file operations................................................................... 200
File Operations in File Access Mode (for Macintosh) .......................... 201
Making FAM connections............................................................. 201
Operating on files.......................................................................... 202
Exiting file operations................................................................... 202
FTP File Operations................................................................................ 203
Making FTP connections .............................................................. 203
Command list................................................................................ 204
Recording Continuous Timecode With FAM and FTP Connections . 208
Chapter 9 : Maintenance
Testing the Camcorder Before Shooting ............................................... 209
Preparations for testing ................................................................. 209
Testing the camera ........................................................................ 209
Testing the VDR ........................................................................... 211
Maintenance............................................................................................. 213
Cleaning the viewfinder ................................................................ 213
Note about the battery terminal..................................................... 214
Operation Warnings ................................................................................ 215
Appendix
Important Notes on Operation ............................................................... 223
Specifications............................................................................................ 225
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General.......................................................................................... 225
Video camera section .................................................................... 225
Optical disc drive section.............................................................. 226
Supplied accessories...................................................................... 227
Recommended additional equipment............................................ 227
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories .................................. 229
Using PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software ................................................ 230
List of Supported USB Keyboards......................................................... 231
Trademarks and Licenses ....................................................................... 233
MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License ..................................... 233
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License...................................... 233
About IJG (Independent JPEG Group) ......................................... 233
Character display software “iType”.............................................. 233
About a “Memory Stick” ........................................................................ 234
Index.......................................................................................................... 236
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Foreword
Before use
After purchasing this unit, before operating, it is
necessary to set the region of use.
(Unless this setting is made, the unit will not
operate.)
For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of
Use” on page 40.
Note
Before attaching/removing optional components or
accessories to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn the
power of the camcorder off.
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Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter1 Overview
Features
New 2/3-inch full-HD “PowerHAD FX”
CCDs
• IT (Interline Transfer) 2/3-inch progressive
image sensors with 2.2 million pixels, for full
HD resolution (1920 × 1080)
• Newly developed “PowerHAD FX” CCDs,
featuring a signal processing ASIC with 14-bit
A/D converters
These new image sensor technologies enable the
capture of very high-quality images, with F11
(59.94i) and F12 (50i) sensitivity and an SN ratio
1)
of 59 dB.
1) With noise suppression on (off value is 54 dB)
Noise suppression uses proprietary Sony signal
processing technology to suppress noise in highfrequency regions.
Mechanisms for high reliability
A new duct cooling system prevents overheating
inside the unit and on its surfaces, for greater
reliability in high-temperature environments.
Reliability is also enhanced by the drip-proof
design.
Recording can continue even when the unit is
subjected to jarring shocks, because data is stored
in shockproof memory before being recorded to
the media. Reliable recording is ensured by a
recording verification function, similar to the
confidence playback function of tape recorders,
qualifying the unit for use in demanding
broadcast applications.
Multi-format support
The unit supports six system frequencies (1080/
59.94i, 1080/29.97p, 1080/50i, 1080/25p, 720/
1)
, and 720/50p), offering the flexibility
59.94p
needed for worldwide HD recording. The
optional CBKZ-MD01 SD Record and Playback
Software
2)
can be installed to enable recording
and playback of SD signals (both NTSC and
PAL), allowing a stepwise transition from SD to
HD systems.
A multi-format conversion function enables upand down-conversion between SD and HD, and
cross-conversion between 1080 and 720.
Squeeze, edge cropping, and letterbox are
selectable as the aspect pattern in up- and downconversion between SD and HD.
1) When the current recording format is 720/59.94P, you
can shoot in 23.98P mode. However, as soon as it is
shot, the video undergoes 2-3 pulldown and is
recorded as 59.94P.
2) A verification key is required to use the CBKZ -MD01
software after installation. For details, conta ct a Sony
service representative.
Note
It is not possible to combine material recorded in
different system frequencies and recording formats on a
single disc (although 1080/50i and 1080/25P materials
can be combined).
Recording of more than 90 minutes of
high-quality video and audio data
• Signals captured by the full-HD (1920 × 1080)
image sensors are recorded in MPEG HD422
1)
format
• The unit supports recording of four audio
• Dual-layer Professional discs can record about
The generous recording times and the highquality of the recorded video and audio allow this
unit to meet the most stringent requirements of
production teams in a wide range of genres, from
news gathering through digital cinema and
program production.
The unit supports a variety of HD formats,
including formats with 720 lines of resolution.
1) The MPEG-2 422P@HL codec performs 4:2:2
2) Image compression uses the MPEG-2 Long GOP
3) The PDW-HD1500 supports recording of up to eight
for consistently high image quality.
3)
channels
sampled at 24 bits for high quality.
95 minutes of high-quality video and audio
data.
sampling and records at a video bit rate of 50 Mbps.
system.
channels in MPEG HD422 format.
2)
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Features
Format compatibility with earlier models
The unit is capable of recording in the MPEG-2
MP@HL 35/25 Mbps formats used by earlier
XDCAM HD devices. These formats offer longer
recording times than the MPEG-2 422P@HL 50
Mbps format.
The optional CBKZ-MD01 SD Record and
Playback Software
recording and playback in the MPEG IMX 50/40/
30 Mbps and DVCAM 25 Mbps formats.
1) A verification key is required to use th e CBKZ-MD01
software after installation. For details, contact a Sony
service representative.
1)
can be installed to enable
Rich selection of interfaces
• HDSDI and SDSDI output connectors: Allow
free combination of HDSDI and SDSDI signals.
Timecode and other text data can be
superimposed on signals from one of the two
interfaces.
• Composite signal output connector
• Selectable video input connectors: The unit is
designed to support recording in every type of
environment, including reporting by pool
coverage teams. The optional CBK-HD01 HD/
SD SDI Input Board or CBK-SC02 Analog
Composite Input Board can be installed to
enable selection of HD SDI/SD SDI or
composite signals. SD signals can be
upconverted and recorded as HD signals.
• Gen-lock input connector: Enables
synchronized operation of multiple units, with
synchronization possible to either VBS or HDY signals.
• Audio input connectors: Supports AES/EBU
signal input, in addition to microphone input,
+48 V microphone input, and line input.
• Timecode input and output connectors
• Network connector and i.LINK connector:
Enable transfer of MXF-format files. Material
recorded in the field can be transferred to a
computer for immediate cut editing with the
supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software.
Features for improved performance
under various shooting conditions
Picture Cache function
The unit can utilize its internal memory to
continuously record the current video input,
allowing recording to commence a certain time (2
to 30 seconds) in advance of the time when the
recording button is pressed, and allowing discs to
be exchanged seamlessly without interrupting the
recording.
Color temperature filters
Color temperature filters are composed of
electronic circuits, allowing smooth and
instantaneous switching – an imp ortant advantage
in ENG (Electron ic News Ga thering) – and linked
operation with ND filters. Dedicated switches are
provided to enable rapid switching between color
temperature filters, and absolute color
temperature settings can be recalled instantly
without being effected by white balance settings.
Noise suppression circuits
New noise suppression circuits offer improved
performance under difficult evening or nighttime
shooting conditions.
Slow shutter function
A maximum of 16 frames can be accumulated
using the slow shutter function. In low light levels
this allows clear and noiseless video to be shot,
and provides a fantasy video effect with ghost
images.
Time lapse function (interval recording)
Using this function slow-moving subjects can be
shot with the movement compressed in time. This
is convenient for many applications, such as
monitoring plant growth, or the progress of a
construction site.
Freeze mix function
This allows a still image from previously
captured video to be aligned with the current
video output from the camera. Thus you can
adjust the camera position to get exactly the same
framing for new shots. For example, this function
makes it easy to frame summer and winter shots
of a landscape scene in exactly the same way.
Digital extender function
This magnifies the center section of the video. It
utilizes electronic processing, which prevents the
decrease in sensitivity (F-drop) that occurs when
the lens extender function is used.
Focus magnification function
This magnifies the center section of the
viewfinder by a factor of about two. It enables
highly precise focus adjustments in HD shooting.
Chapter 1 Overview
Features
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Assignable switches
Frequently used function can be assigned to
Chapter 1 Overview
switches for quick and convenient operation.
Hyper gamma
This enables a wide dynamic range without using
the Knee function, by smoothly compressing the
high-luminance range.
Supports new digital wireless
microphone system
The new digital wireless microphone system
offers high-quality, superior resistance to noise,
and simultaneous multi-channel operation.
Installation of the DWR-S01D Digital Wireless
1)
Receiver
channels.
1) These products are not available in countries where
enables simultaneous reception of two
they are prohibited by radio frequency regulations.
3.5-inch color LCD monitor
The 3.5-inch color LCD monitor displays easyto-read audio meters, menus, disc and battery
capacity indications, and thumbnails of clips
stored on disc.
Inherits unique features of XDCAM series
The unit inherits the workflow features of the
XDCAM series, including thumbnail display and
metadata management, and improves them by
introducing an improved man-machine interface.
Metadata includes new user-settable clip flags
(OK/NG/KEEP) in addition to the existing Rec
Start essence marks. The new metadata types
enable more efficient workflows when clips
recorded on this unit are edited on nonlinear
editing systems.
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
Power supply
23154
a LIGHT switch
Determines how a video light connected to the
LIGHT connector (see page 16) is turned on and
off.
AUT O: 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.
Notes
• When this switch is set to AUTO, at the beginning of
the recording, the picture is recorded even though the
lighting may fluctuate until the video light comes on.
If the beginning of the recording is important, you
should set this switch to MANUAL.
• To ensure proper operation of the video light, Sony
recommends the use of the BP-GL95/L80S Battery
Pack with the camcorder.
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b POWER switch
Turns the main power supply on and off.
c DC IN (DC power input) connector
(XLR type, 4-pin, male)
To operate the camcorder from an AC power
supply, connect an optional DC power cord to this
terminal and then connect the cord to the DC
output terminal of the BC-L70, BC-M150, or
another battery charger.
d DC OUT 12V (DC power output)
connector (4-pin, female)
Supplies power for a WRR-860A/861/862 UHF
Synthesized Diversity Tuner (not supplied)
(maximum 0.5 A).
Do not connect any equipment other than the
UHF synthesized diversity tuner.
e Battery attachment shoe
Attach a BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Battery
Pack. Alternatively, you can attach an ACDN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor to operate the
camcorder on AC power supply.
For details about how to attach the battery or AC
adaptor, see “Preparing a Power Supply” on page
35. For information about attaching a synthesized
tuner, see “Attaching a UHF portable tuner (for a
UHF wireless microphone system)” on page 46.
Note
For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the
camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the following
battery packs: BP-GL95, BP-GL65, BP-L60S, and BPL80S.
Accessory attachments
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a Shoulder strap fitting
Attach the supplied shoulder strap (see page 50).
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b Light fitting shoe
Attach an optional accessory such as a video light
(see page 50).
c Viewfinder front-to-back positioning
lever
To adjust the viewfinder position in the front-toback direction, loosen this lever and the LOCK
knob. After adjustment, retighten this lever and
the LOCK knob.
d Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring
Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position
of the viewfinder (see page 37).
e Viewfinder fitting shoe
Attach an optional viewfinder.
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f VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)
Connect an optional viewfinder.
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Consult a Sony representative for information about
available viewfinders.
g Lens mount securing rubber
After locking the lens in position using the lens
locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the
two projections. This fixes the lens mount,
preventing it from coming loose.
h Viewfinder front-to-back positioning
knob (LOCK knob)
Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back
position of the viewfinder (see page 37).
i Fitting for optional microphone holder
Fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder (see
page 45).
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 unit on your shoulder.
For details of the adjustment, see “Adjusting the
Shoulder Pad Position” on page 51.
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 50).
o Tripod mount
When using the unit on a tripod, attach the tripod
adaptor (optional).
p Lens mount (special bayonet mount)
Attach the lens.
Consult a Sony representative for information about
available lenses.
q Lens locking lever
After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate
the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens
in position.
After locking the lens, be sure to use the lens
mount securing rubber to prevent the lens from
becoming detached.
r Lens mount cap
Remove by pushing up the lens locking lever.
When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for
protection from dust.
s CA (camera adapter) connector (50-
pin)
Remove the connector cover, and connect the 50pin connector of the HDCA-702 MPEG TS
Adaptor.
Refer to the operation manual of the HDCA-702 for
more information about how to mount it.
l Lens cable clamp
Clamp a lens cable.
m MIC IN (microphone input) (+48 V)
connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female)
Connect a stereo microphone to this connector.
The power (+48 V) is supplied via this connector.
n LENS connector (12-pin)
Connect a lens cable to this connector.
Note
When connecting the lens cable to this connector,
power off this unit first.
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Operating and connectors section
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Front
3
4
1
2
a REC START (recording start) button
Press to start recording. Press it again to stop
recording. The effect is the same as that of the
REC button on the lens.
b SHUTTER selector
Set to ON to use the electronic shutter. Flick to
SELECT to switch the shutter speed or shutter
mode setting within the range previously set with
the menu. When this switch is operated, the new
setting appears on the setting change/adjustment
progress message display area for about three
seconds.
For details about the shutter speed and shutter mode
settings, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” on
page 60.
c FILTER selector
Selects from the four neutral density (ND) filters
built into this unit.
5
6
Position number ND filter
1 CLEAR
2
3
4
1
/4 ND (attenuates light to
approximately
1
/16 ND (attenuates light to
approximately
1
/64 ND (attenuates light to
approximately
1
/4)
1
/16)
1
/64)
When this selector is used with the menu item for
filter selection display set to ON (see page 172),
the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen
for about three seconds.
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” on
page 56.
d MENU knob
Changes the page selection or a setting within the
menu.
For details about how to use the MENU knob, see
“Menu Operations” on page 163.
e EARPHONE jack (monaural,
minijack)
You can monitor the E-E
1)
sound during
recording and playback sound during playback.
When an alarm is indicated, you can hear the
alarm sound through the earphone. You can use
this with the EARPHONE jack on the rear of the
unit at the same time. Plugging an earphone into
the jack automatically cuts off the built-in
speaker.
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.
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f AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/
black balance adjustment) switch
Activates the automatic white/black balance
adjustment functions.
WHT: Adjusts the white balance automatically.
If the WHITE BAL switch (see page 19) is
set to A or B, the white balance setting is
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stored in the corresponding memory. If the
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WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST, the
automatic white balance adjustment function
does not operate.
BLK: Adjusts the black set and black balance
automatically.
g MIC (microphone) LEVEL control
Adjusts the input level of audio channels 1, 2, 3
and 4.
For details, see “Adjusting the Audio Level” on page
65.
Right side (near the front)
b COLOR TEMP. (color temperature)
button
Press to light the button and change the color
temperature for shooting. You can use this as an
ASSIGN (assignable) switch
(see page 178).
c ALARM (alarm tone volume
adjustment) knob
Controls the volume of the warning tone that is
output via the built-in speaker or optional
earphones. When the knob is turned to the
minimum position, no sound can be heard.
However, if the MIN ALARM VOL item on the
AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu is
set to SET, the alarm tone is audible even when
this volume control is at the minimum position.
ALARM
Minimum Maximum
d MONITOR (monitor volume
adjustment) knob
Controls the volume of the sound other than the
warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker
or optional earphones. When the knob is turned to
the minimum position, no sound can be heard.
6789
qa qs0
MENU
CANCEL/PRST
STATUS
ON/
SEL
OFF
OFF
ESCAPEON
a ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2 switches
You can assign the desired functions to these
switches on the ASSIGNABLE SW page of the
OPERATION menu.
Nothing is assigned to these switches when the
camcorder is shipped from the factory (equivalent
to a selection of OFF in the menu).
For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN
switches” on page 178.
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qd
qf
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 optional earphones.
Position of down-side switch: CH-1/2
Position of up-side
Audio output
switch
CH-1/CH-3 Channel 1 audio
MIX Channels 1 and 2 mixed
audio (stereo)
a)
CH-2/CH-4 Channel 2 audio
Position of down-side switch: CH-3/4
Position of up-side
Audio output
switch
CH-1/CH-3 Channel 3 audio
MIX Channels 3 and 4 mixed
audio (stereo)
a)
CH-2/CH-4 Channel 4 audio
a) By connecting stereo headphones to the EARPHONE
jack on the rear of the unit, you can hear the audio in
stereo. (On the AUDIO-1 page of the
MAINTENANCE menu, HEADPHONE OUT must
be set to STEREO.)
f VDR SAVE/STBY (VDR save/standby)
switch
Switches the status of the power supply to the
VDR while recording is stopped (STOP) or
paused (REC PAUSE).
SAVE: The disc stops rotating and some
functions are disabled. Pow er consumption is
lower than when the camcorder is in STBY
mode. Battery life is extended.
STBY: Recording to the disc starts immediately
when the REC START button is pressed.
Note
An internal operating sound may be recorded at the start
of recording when the VDR SAVE/STB Y switch is set to
SAVE.
g GAIN selector
Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match
the lighting conditi ons during shooting. The gains
corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be
selected in the menu. (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 setting change/adjustment
progress message display area of the viewfinder
screen for about three seconds.
For details, see “Setting gain values for the GAIN
selector positions” on page 177.
h OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic
contrast control) switch
Switches the video signal, which is output to the
video disc drive (referred to as “VDR”),
viewfinder, and video monitor from the camera
section, between the following two.
BARS: Outputs the color bar signal.
CAM: Outputs the video signal from the camera.
When this is selected, you can switch DCC
1)
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: Adjusts 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. Flick the
AUTO W/B BAL switch (see page 17) on th e
WHT side, to automatically adjust the white
balance, and save the adjustment settings in
memory A or memory B.
You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch
even when ATW
1)
is in use.
B (ATW): When this switch is set to B and
WHITE SWITCH <B> is set to ATW on the
WHITE SETTING page of the
OPERATION menu, ATW is activated.
When this switch is adjusted, the new setting
appears on the setting change/adjustment
progress message display area of 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 STATUS ON/SEL/OFF (menu display
on/page selection/display off) switch
To enable this switch, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to OFF.
Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU
ON/OFF switch to OFF.
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. The window
consists of four 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.
You can select the pages to be displayed on the
menu.
For details, see “Displaying the status confirmation
screens” on page 176.
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k MENU ON/OFF switch
To use this switch, open the cover.
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This switch is used to display the menu on the
viewfinder screen or the test signal screen.
Closing the cover automatically sets this switch to
OFF.
ON: Displays the menu on the viewfinder screen
or the test signal screen.
OFF: Removes the menu from the viewfinder
screen or the test signal screen.
For details about “Memory Stick”, see “Handling
the “Memory Stick”” on page 185.
n Cover
Right side (near the rear)
l CANCEL/PRST (preset)/ESCAPE
switch
To enable this switch, set the MENU ON/OFF
switch to ON.
Closing the cover automatically sets the MENU
ON/OFF switch to OFF.
CANCEL/PRST: Flicking this switch up to this
position displays the message to confirm
whether the previous sett ings are cancelled or
settings are reset to their initial values,
depending on the menu operating condition.
Flicking this switch up to this position again
cancels the previous settings or resets the
settings to their initial values.
ESCAPE: Use this switch when the menu page,
which has a hierarchical structure, is opened.
Each time the switch is flicked to this
position, the page returns to one stage higher
in the hierarchy.
m “Memory Stick” compartment
Label
“Memory Stick” Access indicator
Open the lid of the menu operating section, and
insert a “Memory Stick”, with the notch facing
downward, in the direction shown by the arrow,
so that it clicks into place.
To remove a “Memory Stick”, first press it in to
release the lock, then withdraw.
The “Memory Stick” access indicator lights in
green when a “Memory Stick” is loaded, and
lights in red when the “Memory Stick” is being
accessed for reading or writing.
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m.NX
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F FWD
PLAY/PAUSE
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2
3
4
5
6
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a Built-in speaker
The speaker can be used to monitor E-E sound
during recording, and playback sound during
playback. The speaker also sounds alarms to
reinforce visual warnings.
If you connect earphones to the EARPHONE
jack, the speaker output is suppressed
automatically.
For details about alarm s, see “Operation Warnings”
on page 215.
b LCD monitor
Displays camera video, VDR-related warnings,
remaining battery capacity, remaining disc
capacity, audio levels, time data, and so on.
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For details, see “Status Display on the LCD monitor
and monochrome LCD” on page 22.
c WARNING indicator
Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs
in the VDR section.
For details about the meaning of the states of the
WARNING indicator, see “Operation Warnings” on
page 215.
d ACCESS indicator
This lights when data is written to or read from
the disc.
e Protection cover of the audio control
section
Open to access the audio control section (see page
26).
approximately four times normal playback speed,
press the F REV button or F FWD button during
playback.
At this time the PLAY indicator and F REV or F
FWD indicator light.
k F FWD (fast forward) button and
indicator
This plays back at high speed in the forward
direction. The indicator lights during high-speed
playback in the forward direction.
l PREV button
This jumps to the first frame of the current clip.
During the jump, the F REV indicator flashes.
If you press this together with the F REV button,
the jump is to the first frame of the first recorded
clip on the disc.
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f Protection cover of the GUI screen
operations section
Open to access the GUI screen operations section
(see page 26).
g Monochrome LCD
This shows the remaining battery capacity,
remaining disc capacity, time data, and so on.
For details, see “Status Display on the LCD monitor
and monochrome LCD” on page 22.
h EJECT button and indicator
Press this button to insert a disc or eject the disc.
The indicator flashes while the disc is being
ejected.
i F REV (fast reverse) button and
indicator
This plays back at high speed in the reverse
direction. The indicator lights during high-speed
playback in the reverse direction.
j PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator
Press this button to view play back video images
using the viewfinder screen or the LCD monitor.
The indicator lights during playback.
Press this button again during playback to pause,
outputting a still image. At this time the indicator
flashes.
This unit is equipped with an image search
function at approximately four times normal
playback speed, for easy checking of recorded
material. To use the image search function at
m STOP button
Press this button to stop disc playback.
n NEXT button
This jumps to the first frame of the next clip.
During the jump, the F FWD indicator flashes.
If you press this together with the F FWD button,
the jump is to the last frame of the last recorded
clip on the disc.
o DISP SEL (display selection) /EXPAND
(expand function) button
With each press of this button, the display in the
LCD monitor changes as follows.
Display indication Meaning
Video with
superimposed
information (CHAR)
Video without
superimposed
information (MONI)
Status display
(STATUS)
The LCD monitor displays
the same text information
as the viewfinder.
The video only appears.
Counter indications,
warnings, audio levels, and
similar information appear.
No video image appears.
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 function). Each time you press
this button, the division is repeated (to a
maximum of three times, with 1,728 divisions).
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Hold down the SHIFT button and press this
button to step back through the division process.
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For details of the expand function, see page 105.
information for the user such as scene number,
shooting place, etc.
For details, see “Setting the Time Data” on page 68.
p HOLD (display hold)/CHAPTER
(chapter function) button
Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data
displayed in the counter display section. (The
timecode generator continues running.) Pressing
this button again releases the hold.
You can use this button, for example, to
determine the exact time of a particular shot.
For details of the counter display, see page 23.
If you press this button when the clip thumbnail
screen is displayed, those frames on which shot
marks are recorded appear in a list (chapter
function). Press the button once more to return to
the normal thumbnail display.
By displaying thumbnails with shot marks
attached in place of index frames, you can check
the contents of clips more easily and more
quickly. This is also useful for cueing up long
clips.
For details of the chapter function, see page 106
q RESET/RETURN button
Resets the value shown in the time counter
display. According to the settings of the PRESET/
REGEN/CLOCK switch (see page 26) and the FRUN/SET/R-RUN switch (see page 26), this
button resets the display as follows.
Settings of switches To rese t
DISPLAY switch:
COUNTER
DISPLAY switch:
TC
PRESET/REGEN/
CLOCK switch:
PRESET
F-RUN/SET/R-RUN
switch: SET
DISPLAY switch:
U-BIT
PRESET/REGEN/
CLOCK switch:
PRESET
F-RUN/SET/R-RUN
switch: SET
a) Of the timecode bits for every frame recorded on the
disc, 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
a)
to 00 00 00
This button returns to the previous screen when
pressed during thumbnail display.
For details, see “GUI screen operations” on page
103.
r DISPLAY switch
This cycles the data displayed in the counter
display through the sequence COUNTER, TC,
and U-BIT.
COUNTER: Display the elapsed recording/
playback time (hours, minutes, seconds,
frames).
TC: Display timecode.
U-BIT: Display user bit data.
For details, see “Status Display on the LCD monitor
and monochrome LCD” on page 22.
s BRIGHT (brightness) button
Switches the brightness of the LCD monitor
backlight, and turns the backlight of the
monochrome LCD on and off.
Each press of the button selects the next setting in
the order shown in the following table.
Setting LCD monitor
backlight
H High (select this to view
the LCD monitor
outdoors in the
daytime)
M Brightness between H
and L
L Low (select this to view
the LCD monitor
indoors or outdoors at
night)
OFF Off (the display is also
off)
Monochrome
LCD backlight
Lit
Lit
Lit
Off
Status Display on the LCD monitor and
monochrome LCD
The following display appears on the LCD
monitor display which is set to STATUS with the
DISP SEL/EXPAND button, and on the
monochrome LCD.
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422
2134 5
0
50
HD
1080
6
01
7
8
DISC E B
9
BATT E F
59.9i 24bit
PB NDF EXT-LK21HOLD
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H
MIN SEC FRM
WARNING:HUMID
0
LCD monitor
Indication Field or frame
rate
29.9P 29.97 frames per
OVER
0
10
.
20
30
40
dB
ST
PEAK
43
If PAL AREA is selected
Indication Field or frame
50i 50 fields per
50P 50 frames per
second
rate
second
Scan mode
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Progressive
1)
Scan mode
Interlace
Progressive
second
25P 25 frames per
Progressive
second
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9
Monochrome LCD
a Resolution
Indicates the resolution of HD output video.
Indication Resolution (horizontal × vertical)
1080 1080 lines (1920 × 1080)
720 720 lines (1280 × 720)
b Video format
Indicates the format of video being currently
played back or recorded.
Indication Format Bit rate
HD422 50 MPEG HD422 50 Mbps
HD420 HQ/SP/
a)
LP
MPEG HD420 35/25/18 Mbps
IMX 50/40/30 MPEG IMX 50/40/30 Mbps
DVCAM DVCAM 25 Mbps
a) LP is playback only.
c System frequency
Indicates the system frequency of video being
currently played back or recorded.
If NTSC AREA is selected
Indication Field or frame
1)
Scan mode
rate
59.9i 59.94 fields per
Interlace
second
59.9P 59.94 frames per
Progressive
second
1) Selected by COUNTRY setting on the FORMAT page
of the OPERATION menu (see page 135).
Note
There may be no indication displayed when this unit
cannot identify the system frequency, for example, when
playing back a disc recorded with other equipment.
d Audio format
Indicates the format of audio being currently
played back or recorded.
Indication Quantization bit rate/sampling
frequency
24bit 24 bits/48 kHz
16bit 16 bits/48 kHz
e Audio level indicators
Indicates the audio recording or playback levels
of channels 1 to 4.
f Status display
PB: Appears during playback.
NDF: Appears when non-drop-frame timecode is
selected.
EXT-LK: Appears when the internal timecode
generator is locked to an external signal input
to the TC IN (timecode input) connector.
HOLD: Appears when the internal timecode
generator is stopped.
g Time counter display
Switches displays of time counter, timecode, and
user bits, depending on the position of the
DISPLAY switch.
When the HOLD/CHAPTER button is pressed to
hold the timecode value, the timecode is
displayed in the format shown below. When the
HOLD/CHAPTER button is pressed again to
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release the hold, the timecode is displayed in the
normal format.
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Lights when the HOLD/CHAPTER button
is pressed.
h Warning indicator area
Displays warnings when trouble with recording
or moisture condensation occurs.
For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 215.
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i Remaining disc capacity indicator
Indication Remaining recording time
DISC E [x x x x x x x] B More than 30 minutes
DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 25 to 30 minutes
DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 20 to 25 minutes
DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 15 to 20 minutes
DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 10 to 15 minutes
DISC E [x x x x x x x] B 5 to 10 minutes
DISC E [x x x x x
DISC E [x x x x x x x] B (flashing) 0 to 2 minutes
DISC E [x x x x x x x] B (flashing) 0 minutes
x x] B 2 to 5 minutes
j Remaining battery capacity indicator
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Indication Battery voltage
BP-L90A/L60S/L80S
BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 15.5 V or more 17.0 V or more
BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 15.1 to 15.5 V 16.0 to 17.0 V
BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 14.6 to 15.1 V 15.0 to 16.0 V
BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 13.8 to 14.6 V 14.0 to 15.0 V
BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 12.9 to 13.8 V 13.0 to 14.0 V
BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 12.0 to 12.9 V 12.0 to 13.0 V
BATT E [x x x x x
BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 10.8 V or less 11.0 V or less
a) You can change the threshold voltages on the
BATTERY 2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu
(see page 148).
Indication Battery voltage
BATT E [x x x x x x x] F 80 to 100%
BATT E [x x x x x x x] 70%
BATT E [x x x x x x x] 60%
BATT E [x x x x x x x ] 50%
BATT E [x x x x x x x] 40%
BATT E [x x x x x x x] 30%
BATT E [x x x x
BATT E [x x x x x x x] 10%
BATT E [x x x x x x x]0%
x x] F 10.8 to 12.0 V 11.0 to 12.0 V
BP-GL95/GL65/IL75/M100, Anton Bauer Battery
System
x x x] 20%
Other batteries
a)
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THUMBNAIL
ESSENCE
MARK
SUB CLIP
DISC MENU
MENU
SET
S.SEL
SHIFT
7 8 9 0 qa qs
a THUMBNAIL indicator
This lights when thumbnails are displayed.
b THUMBNAIL/ESSENCE MARK
button
Press this button to carry out a thumbnail search
or create a clip list (see page 105).
When pressed, the whole-screen display changes
to a thumbnail display. Press once more to return
to the whole-screen display.
For a thumbnail search using essence marks, hold
down the SHIFT button and press this button (see
page 106).
c SET/S.SEL (set/scene selection) button
and arrow buttons
Use these buttons to make timecode and user bit
settings, and for GUI screen operations.
The arrow buttons select items and change values,
and the SET/S.SEL button confirms settings.
Pressing this button with thumbnails displayed
and the SHIFT button held down adds a sub clip
to the current clip list (scene selection).
See page 103 for more informa tion about GUI screen
operations.
See page 113 for more information about scene
selection.
d MENU button
Displays a special menu for operations in GUI
screens (see page 100).
When the whole-screen is displayed, pressing this
button has no effect, and the operation is invalid.
010010
F-RUN
SET
R-RUN
CH-1
PRESET
REGEN
CLOCK
LEVEL
AUTO
MANUAL
AUDIO SELECT
AUDIO IN
FRONT
REAR
WIRELESS
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
CH-3
F
R
W
CH-2
CH-4
F
R
W
of the operating state of the VDR. Use this
setting when synchronizing the timecode
with an 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 disc.
For details, see “Setting the timecode” on page 68
and “Setting the user bits” on page 68.
f AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2 (audio
channel 1/2 recording level) knobs
Adjusts the audio levels to be recorded on
channels 1 and 2 when the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH-2 switches are set to MANUAL.
g SUB CLIP indicator
This lights when using a clip list for playback.
h SUB CLIP/DISC MENU button
Press this to play back according to a clip list.
You can play back a particular clip or sequential
clips, or carry out a search of the selected clip list.
To display the Disc Menu which allows you to
carry out operations such as saving, recalling, or
deleting a clip list, hold down the SHIFT button
and press this button.
i SHIFT button
Use this in combination with other buttons.
j PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/
CLOCK switch
Selects whether to set a new timecode or to utilize
the existing timecode.
PRESET: Records a new timecode.
REGEN: Records timecode continuous with the
existing timecode recorded on the disc.
Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/
R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in R-
RUN mode.
CLOCK: Records 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.
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k AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2 (audio
1
channel 1/2 adjustment method
selection) switches
Select the audio level adjustment method for each
of audio channels 1 and 2.
AUTO : Automatic adjustment
MANUAL: Manual adjustment
Left side and upper section
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l AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4
(audio channel 1/2/3/4 input selection)
switches
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches
Select the audio input signals to be recorded on
audio channels 1 and 2.
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 (not supplied) if it is installed
AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4 switches
Select the audio input signals to be recorded on
audio channels 3 and 4.
F (FRONT): Audio input signals from a
microphone connected to the MIC IN
connector
R (REAR): Audio input signals from an audio
device connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/
CH-2 connectors
W (WIRELESS): Audio input signals from the
UHF portable tuner (not supplied) if it is
installed
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GENLOCK
SDI IN
(OPTION)
TEST
OUT
OUT
TC IN
IN
TC
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a ASSIGNABLE 3/4 switches
You can assign the desired functions to these
switches on the ASSIGNABLE page of the
OPERATION menu.
Nothing is assigned to these switches when the
camcorder is shippe d from the factory (equivalent
to a selection of OFF in the menu).
For details, see “Assigning functions to ASSIGN
switches” on page 178.
b Lid of the disc compartment
This opens when the EJECT button on the top
panel is pressed. Press the side of the lid to close.
c SDI IN (OPTION) connector (BNC
type)
This is an input connector for the optional CBKHD01 HD/SD SDI Input Board. When the CBKHD01 is installed, the unit can record HD-SDI or
SD-SDI signals that are input to this connector.
d GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input)
connector (BNC type)
• This connector inputs a reference signal when
the camera is to be genlocked or when timecode
is to be synchronized with external equipment.
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Use the GENLOCK page of the
MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock
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H-phase (phase of horizontal sync signal).
• This connector also inputs a return video signal.
You can display the HD-Y (1080i) signal in the
viewfinder screen whi le holding the RE T button
down with RETURN VIDEO set to ON on the
ASSIGNABLE SW page of the OPERATION
menu.
• Input an external video signal. When the
optional CBK-SC02 Analog Composite Input
Board is installed, the unit can record analog
composite video signals that are input to this
connector.
e TC IN (timecode input) connector
(BNC type)
To apply an external lock to the timecode of this
unit, input the reference timecode.
For details of timecode, see “Setting the timecode”
on page 68.
f TEST OUT connector (BNC type)
This connector outputs the video signal for a
video monitor. The output signal can be selected
from composite video, HD-Y, R, G, B, and a
composite video signal like that displayed in the
LCD monitor. To switch output signals, use the
TEST OUT SELECT item on the OUTPUT 1
page of the OPERATION menu.
If the output signal is set to one of R, G, or B, then
this setting changes to HD-Y when the camcorder
is powered off and on again.
Depending on menu settings, menus, timecode,
and shot data can be superimposed on the image
on the monitor. This connector can also be used to
synchronize the timecode of an external VTR
with the timecode of the camcorder.
g TC OUT (timecode output) connector
(BNC type)
To lock the timecode of an external VTR to the
timecode of this unit, connect this connector to
the external VTR’s timecode input connector.
Rear
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2
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AUDIO IN
AES/EBU
AES/EBU
LINE MIC
LINE
MIC
48V
48V
DC OUT
12V
DC
IN
0.5A
SUPER
CH1
1/2
SDI OUT
SDI OUT
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a TALLY (back tally) indicator (red)
Lights up during recording. It will not light if the
TALLY switch is set to OFF. This indicator also
flashes to indicate warnings (see page 21) in the
same manner as the REC/TALLY indicator in the
viewfinder.
For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 215.
b TALLY switch
Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator
function.
c USB connector
This is a USB 2.0 connector.
Connect a Windows USB keyboard or mouse (see
page 110), or a USB flash drive to access
planning metadata stored on the drive (see page
121).
OFF
OFF
AUDIO OUT
CH2
3/4
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d (network) connector (RJ-45 type)
This is a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connector for
network connection.
CAUTION
When you connect the network cable of the unit to
peripheral device, use a shielded-type cable to prevent
malfunction due to radiation noise.
e EARPHONE jack (stereo, minijack)
You can monitor the E-E sound during recording
and playback sound during playback. When an
alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound
through the earphone. You can use this with the
EARPHONE jack on the front of the unit at the
same time. Plugging an earphone into the jack
automatically cuts off the built-in speaker.
You can select monaural or stereo on the AUDIO1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
f LINE /AES/EBU / MIC selectors
These select the audio source of the audio input
signals input to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2
connectors.
LINE: Line input audio equipment
AES/EBU: AES/EBU format audio signal
MIC: Microphone input
Note
When these switches are in the MIC position, and the
+48V/OFF switch is set to +48V, if you inadvertently
connect any audio device other than a microphone to the
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors, the device may be
damaged.
g +48V/OFF switches
Select either of the following positions for the
microphones to be connected.
+48V: For a microphone to use an external power
supply
OFF: For a microphone to use an internal power
supply
h REMOTE connector (8-pin)
Connect an RM-B150/B750 Remote Control
Unit, which makes it possible to control the
camcorder remotely.
Note
Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control
Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the
camcorder POWER switch.
i SDI OUT 1 connector (BNC type)
Outputs an HDSDI or SDSDI signal (with
embedded audio). To switch between HDSDI and
SDSDI output, use the SDI OUT 1 SELECT item
on the OUTPUT 1 page of the OPERATION
menu.
j SDI OUT 2 connector (BNC type)
Outputs an HDSDI or SDSDI signal (with
embedded audio). To switch between HDSDI and
SDSDI output, use the SDI OUT 2 SELECT item
on the OUTPUT 1 page of the OPERATION
menu.
Setting menus, timecode, or shot data can be
superimposed on the camera output video
depending on the menu settings, and you can
view them on the monitor screen.
k AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio channel-1
and channel-2 input) connectors (XLR
type, 3-pin, female)
These are audio input connectors for channels 1
and 2 to which you can connect audio equipment
or a microphone.
When the LINE / AES/EBU / MIC selector is set
to AES/EBU, the CH1 connector is used for
channel-1 and -2 inputs, and the CH2 connector,
for channel-3 and -4 inputs.
l AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5-
pin, male)
Outputs the audio signals recorded on audio
channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4. The
audio signals are selected by the MONITOR
switch.
m (i.LINK) S400 connector (6-pin,
IEEE1394 compliant)
Use an i.LINK cable (DV cable) to connect the
camcorder to a computer for File Access Mode
file operations.
For details, see “File Operations in File Access
Mode (for Windows)” on page 199).
Note
When you connect the camcorder and other equipment,
such as a hard disk drive, with an i.LINK interface to a
computer with i.LINK connectors, turn off the power of
the computer, the other equipment, and the camcorder
before connecting them using the i.LINK cable (DV
cable). If a bus-powered type
equipment is connected while the computer is powered
on, electric current flows into the camcorder because of
the high voltage caused by the load shift of the computer
power, and this may cause a malfunction.
1) Equipment that can be powered through i.LINK cable
(DV cable)
1)
hard disk drive or similar
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HDVF-20A viewfinder (optional)
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This indica tor also flashes to indi cate warnings, in
the same manner as the camera operator tally
indicator and the REC indicator in the viewfinder.
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qg
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9
PEAKING CONTRAST BRIGHT
DISPLAY
ASPECT
TALLY
ZEBRA
HIGH
ON
OFF
OFF
LOW
MOMENT
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qa
qs
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a Plug
Connect to the VF connector on the camcorder.
b Stopper
Prevents the viewfinder from coming off the
camcorder when it is slid from side to side.
c Camera operator tally indicator
Lights up while camcorder is recording. This
indicator can be covered when not in use.
This indicator also flashes to indicate warnings, in
the same manner as the tally indicator and the
REC indicator in the viewfinder.
d Eyecup
e Indicators and status display
For details, see “Status display on the viewfinder
screen” on page 31.
f Diopter adjustment ring
Allows for optimal focus adjustment.
g Tally indicator
Lights up while camcorder is recording. Set the
TALLY switch to OFF when not in use. The
brightness can also be adjusted with the TALLY
switch.
h PEAKING control
Turning this control clockwise adjusts the picture
sharpness, and makes focusing easier. This
control has no effect on the output signals of the
camcorder.
i CONTRAST control
Adjusts the contrast of the screen. This control
has no effect on the output signals of the
camcorder.
j BRIGHT control
Adjusts the brightness of the screen. This control
has no effect on the output signals of the
camcorder.
k TALLY switch
Controls the tally indicator located on the front of
the viewfinder.
HIGH: The tally indicator brightness is set to
high.
OFF: The tally indicator is disabled.
LOW: The tally indicator brightness is set to low.
l ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch
Controls the zebra pattern display on the
viewfinder screen as follows.
ON: A zebra pattern appears and stays.
OFF: The zebra pattern disappears.
MOMENT: A zebra pattern appears and stays for
about five seconds.
m DISPLAY/ASPECT switch
Turns the marker indication on and off, and
switches between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for
viewfinder screen display.
DISPLAY: When the marker indication is
enabled with the camcorder, the marker
indication on the viewfinder screen turns on
and off every time you push the switch up to
this position.
ASPECT: Each push of the switch down to this
position toggles the mask display on and off.
(Make mask display settings on the
MARKER 1 page of the OPERATION menu
(see page 132).)
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