Sony PXW-X200 User Guide
4-549-307-18(1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
PXW-X200
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
© 2014 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Overview
Preparations
Part Identification ..................................................................... 8
Camcorder ...................................................................... 8
IR Remote Commander (Supplied) .............................. 13
On-Screen Indications ............................................................ 14
Direct Menu Operation ................................................ 16
Power Supply ........................................................................... 18
Using a Battery Pack .................................................... 18
Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................................. 19
Turning the Power On/Off ........................................... 19
Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 20
Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ....................... 20
Adjusting the LCD Monitor ......................................... 20
Adjusting the Viewfinder ............................................. 20
Using the IR Remote Commander ........................................ 21
Using SxS Memory Cards ...................................................... 22
About SxS Memory Cards ........................................... 22
Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card .................. 23
Switching Between SxS Memory Cards ...................... 23
Formatting an SxS Memory Card ................................ 23
Checking the Remaining Time Available for
Recording ............................................................... 24
Restoring an SxS Memory Card .................................. 24
Using Other Media .................................................................. 25
XQD Memory Cards .................................................... 25
SD Cards ...................................................................... 25
USB Flash Drives ......................................................... 26
Recording
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Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 28
Changing Basic Settings ......................................................... 30
Video Formats .............................................................. 30
ND Filter ...................................................................... 31
White Balance .............................................................. 31
Markers/Zebra Patterns ................................................ 33
Gain .............................................................................. 33
Electronic Shutter ......................................................... 33
Iris ................................................................................ 34
Zoom ............................................................................ 34
Focus ............................................................................ 35
Steady Shot ................................................................... 36
Flickers ......................................................................... 36
Time Data ..................................................................... 36
Recording Audio Signals ........................................................ 37
Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones ........................ 37
Using External Inputs ................................................... 37
Using an External Microphone .................................... 37
Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels ........................ 38
Monitoring the Audio ................................................... 38
Useful Functions ...................................................................... 39
Color Bars/Reference Tone .......................................... 39
Shot Marks ................................................................... 39
OK/NG/KP Flags (UDF and exFAT) .......................... 39
OK Mark (FAT HD Mode Only) ................................. 39
Rec Review .................................................................. 40
Assignable Buttons ....................................................... 40
Interval Recording ........................................................ 40
Frame Recording .......................................................... 41
Clip Continuous Recording (UDF and exFAT) ........... 42
Picture Cache Recording: Retroactively Record .......... 42
Slow & Quick Motion .................................................. 43
Simultaneous Recording in the 2 slots ......................... 44
Freeze Mix: Image Alignment ..................................... 45
Automatic Adjustment of Flange Focal Length ........... 45
Picture Profiles ............................................................. 46
Deleting Clips ............................................................... 54
Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data ............................. 54
Planning Metadata ........................................................ 56
Obtaining Location Information (GPS) ....................... 58
Proxy Recording ..................................................................... 60
Usable SD Cards .......................................................... 60
Formatting an SD Card ................................................ 60
Checking the Remaining Time ..................................... 60
Performing Proxy Recording ....................................... 60
About the Automatic Upload of the Proxy File ........... 61
Changing the Proxy Recording Setting ........................ 61
About the Recorded File .............................................. 61
Storage Destination of the Recorded File .................... 61
About the File Name .................................................... 61
Recording of the proxy file’s still images .................... 61
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Connecting to Other Device via Wireless LAN .................... 62
Attaching the wireless LAN module (IFU-WLM3) ..... 63
Attaching the wireless LAN module (CBK-WA02) .... 63
Connecting with the Wireless LAN Access Point
Mode ...................................................................... 63
Connecting with the Wireless LAN Station Mode ...... 65
Connecting to the Internet ..................................................... 67
Connecting with a modem ........................................... 67
Connecting with the wireless LAN Wi-Fi station
mode ....................................................................... 67
Connecting to the Internet with a LAN cable .............. 70
List of functions for network connections ................... 71
Required devices for network connections .................. 71
Uploading a File ...................................................................... 72
Preparations .................................................................. 72
Selecting the File and Uploading ................................. 72
Transmitting streaming video and audio .............................. 74
Preparations .................................................................. 74
Starting streaming ........................................................ 75
Stop streaming .............................................................. 76
About the Network Client Mode .................................. 76
Using the Wi-Fi Remote Commander ................................... 78
About the Web Menu ............................................................. 79
Streaming Format settings ............................................ 80
Monitoring settings ...................................................... 80
Streaming settings ........................................................ 81
Proxy Format settings .................................................. 82
Wireless LAN Settings (Station Settings) .................... 82
Wired LAN Settings ..................................................... 83
Upload Settings ............................................................ 84
Starting file transferring automatically after
recording ................................................................ 86
Re-starting file transferring (Resume function) ........... 86
Checking the File Transferring (Job List) .................... 86
Error/Warning Indicator ............................................... 86
Playback
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Thumbnail Screens ................................................................. 88
Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen ....................... 88
Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen .................... 89
Playing Clips ............................................................................ 90
Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in
Sequence ................................................................ 90
Monitoring Audio ......................................................... 91
Cueing Up .................................................................... 91
Adding Shot Marks During Playback (UDF, exFAT, and
FAT HD Mode) ..................................................... 91
Clip Operations ....................................................................... 91
Clip Operation Menus .................................................. 91
Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus ........... 92
Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip ............. 93
Adding/Deleting a Flag (UDF and exFAT) ................. 94
Adding/Deleting the OK Mark (FAT HD Mode
Only) ...................................................................... 94
Copying Clips ............................................................... 94
Deleting Clips ............................................................... 95
Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen ........................ 95
Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen (UDF, exFAT, and
FAT HD Mode) ..................................................... 96
Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (UDF, exFAT, and FAT HD
Mode) ..................................................................... 97
Changing the Index Frame (UDF, exFAT, and FAT HD
Mode) ..................................................................... 97
Dividing a Clip (FAT HD Mode Only) ........................ 97
Showing the Status Screens .................................................... 98
Camera Status Screen ................................................... 98
Audio Status Screen ..................................................... 98
Video Status Screen ..................................................... 99
Button/Remote Status Screen ....................................... 99
Battery/Media Status Screen ........................................ 99
GPS positioning status indication .............................. 100
RECENT FILES Status Screen .................................. 100
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Overview of the Setup Menus .............................................. 101
Setup Menu Layers .................................................... 101
Basic Menu Operations ........................................................ 103
Setup Menu List .................................................................... 105
USER Menu ............................................................... 105
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE Menu ........................... 105
CAMERA SET Menu ................................................ 108
AUDIO SET Menu .................................................... 115
VIDEO SET Menu ..................................................... 117
LCD/VF SET Menu ...................................................119
TC/UB SET Menu ...................................................... 122
NETWORK SET Menu ............................................. 124
OTHERS Menu .......................................................... 129
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Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices .... 138
Operating Clips With a Computer ...................................... 139
Connecting via i.LINK (FAT only) ..................................... 141
External Synchronization ..................................................... 143
Appendices
Important Notes on Operation ............................................ 146
Video Format (Format) ........................................................ 150
Formats and Limitations of Outputs .................................. 153
Backup Battery Replacement .............................................. 166
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 167
Error/Warning Indications .................................................. 169
Licenses .................................................................................. 173
Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External
Device .................................................................. 141
Nonlinear Editing ....................................................... 142
Recording External Input Signals .............................. 142
UDF HD Mode ........................................................... 150
UDF SD Mode ........................................................... 150
exFAT HD Mode ....................................................... 151
exFAT SD Mode ........................................................ 151
FAT HD Mode ........................................................... 152
FAT SD Mode ............................................................ 152
Video Formats and Output Signals ............................ 153
Limitations of Inputs/Outputs .................................... 161
Video Format and the Recording Function ................ 162
Power .......................................................................... 167
Recording/Playback ...................................................167
External Devices ........................................................ 168
When Making a Wireless LAN Connection .............. 168
The Internet connection .............................................. 168
Wired LAN connection .............................................. 168
Error Indications .........................................................169
Warning Indications ................................................... 169
MPEG-4 AVC Patent Portfolio License .................... 173
Bitmap Fonts ..............................................................173
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................... 173
About JQuery, Sizzle.js and Jansson .......................... 177
About OpenSSL ......................................................... 178
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Specifications ......................................................................... 180
General ....................................................................... 180
Lens ............................................................................ 183
Camera Section .......................................................... 184
Inputs/Outputs ............................................................ 184
Monitoring .................................................................. 185
Built-in Microphone ................................................... 185
Media .......................................................................... 185
Supplied Accessories ................................................. 185
Optional Accessories .................................................. 186
On trademarks ............................................................ 187
Index ....................................................................................... 188
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Overview
Overview
Part Identification
For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses.
Camcorder
Operation panel on the
handle (page 10)
1
9
Lens control
block (page 11)
8
Side operation panel
(page 11)
1. Lens hood
Attach
Insert the hood by aligning the mark on the
camcorder and hood then turn the hood
clockwise (in the opposite direction of arrow 2
in the illustration below), with the front of the
camcorder facing forward, until the hood is
locked.
Detach
1 Press the PUSH (le ns food removing) button,
2 turn the hood in t he direction of the arrow, 3
then withdraw it.
4 5
2
3
Rear connector
panel (page 12)
6
7
Card slot block (page 12)
2. Headphone connector (stereo mini jack)
(page 38)
3. Rear remote sensor
4. Power switch (page 19)
5. BATT RELEASE button (page 18)
6. DC IN connector (page 19)
7. Battery pack receptacle (page 18)
8. WHITE BAL (automatic white balance
adjustment) button (page 32)
9. Lens cap open/close lever (page 28)
PUSH (lens hood
removing) button
Part Identification
8
13
12
11
2
1
356
14
12
4
78
Overview
Controls on the grip
(page 13)
1. Viewfinder (page 20)
How to attach the EVF large eyecup
Stretch the EVF large eyecup for attaching to
the viewfinder and insert it aligning with the
horizontal groove of the eyecup.
EVF large eyecup
(supplied)
2. Rear accessory shoe (page 10)
3. External microphone holder (page 37)
4. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor
(page 20)
5. Front accessory shoe
The cover is attached. You can mount an
accessory compatible with the Multi
Interface Shoe.
For details about the compatible accessories
with the Multi Interface Shoe, contact your
dealer.
10
9
6. Built-in stereo microphone (page 37)
7. REC/TALLY lamp
8. Front IR remote control receptor
9. Built-in speaker (page 91)
10. AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR)
and input selection (LINE/MIC/
MIC+48V) switches (page 37)
11. Microphone cable holder (page 37)
12. Hooks for the shoulder strap
Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown
below.
4
3
2
1
13. Eyepiece focusing knob (page 21)
14. GPS module
This part contains the GPS module.
Note
Holding this part while using GPS functions may
affect the positioning accuracy.
Part Identification
9
To mount the accessory shoe
Mount the accessory shoe on the accessory shoe
Overview
mount as illustrated.
Accessory shoe plate
Accessory shoe
Accessory shoe
Operation panel on the handle
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Accessory shoe plate
1. Lift the edge of the accessory shoe plate and
pull it in the direction opposite to that of the
arrow on the accessory shoe plate and
remove it from the accessory shoe.
2. Place the accessory shoe so its protrusions
match recesses of the accessory shoe mount,
then fix it to the mount with four screws.
3. Insert the accessory shoe plate in the
direction of the arrow on the plate surface
until the end of the plate engages the end of
the shoe.
To remove the accessory shoe
Remove the shoe plate in the same way as step 1
of “To mount the accessory shoe.” Loosen the 4
screws and remove the accessory shoe from the
accessory shoe mount.
1. PLAY/PAUSE button (page 90)
2. F REV (fast reverse) button (page 91)
3. THUMBNAIL button (page 88)
4. STOP/CAM button (page 88)
5. STATUS (status display on/off) button
(page 98)
6. PREV (previous) button
7. Up/down/left/right buttons, SEL/SET
(select/set) button (page 103)
8. MENU (menu display on/off) button (page
103)
9. On-handle ZOOM button (page 34)
10. F FWD (fast forward) button (page 91)
11. LCD BRIGHT (LCD brightness
adjustment) button (page 20)
12. NEXT (clip directional jump) button
(page 91)
13. DISPLAY button (page 14)
14. VOLUME (monitor volume) buttons
(page 38)
15. CANCEL button
16. DURATION/TC/U-BIT (time data
selection) button (page 36)
17. REC START/STOP button (page 29)
18. REC HOLD lever (page 29)
Part Identification
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Lens control block
1. Focus ring (page 35)
2. Zoom ring (page 34)
3. STEADY SHOT button (page 36)
4. IRIS switch (page 34)
5. Iris ring (page 34)
6. ND FILTER select switch (page 31)
7. MACRO switch (page 36)
8. FOCUS switch (page 35)
9. PUSH AUTO (momentary auto focus)
button (page 35)
Side operation panel
1234
987
10
56
11 12 13
1. ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2/3/4 buttons (page
40)
“Zebra” is set to ASSIGN 1 and “Peaking” is
set to ASSIGN 2 by default.
2. FULL AUTO button and indicator (page
28)
3. PICTURE PROFILE button (page 46)
4. AUDIO IN (audio input selection)
switches (page 37)
5. AUDIO SELECT (audio level control
mode selection) switches (page 38)
6. AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2 knobs (page
38)
7. SHUTTER switch (page 33)
8. GAIN switch (page 33)
9. WHITE BAL (white balance memory)
switch (page 31)
10. ASSIGN (assignable) 5 button (page 40)
11. MENU (menu display on/off) button (page
103)
12. SEL/SET dial (jog dial) (page 103)
It functions accordingly when you turn it up or
down, or you push it horizontally.
It is called the “jog dial” in the subsequent
operating instructions.
13. CANCEL button
Overview
Part Identification
11
Card slot block
Overview
The SxS memory card slots and EJECT buttons
are located behind the cover.
Open the cover
Rear connector panel
1
5
1
2
3
4
1. ACCESS lamps (page 23)
2. SxS memory card slots (page 23)
3. EJECT (SxS memory card eject) buttons
(page 23)
4. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select)
button (page 23)
6
7
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
12
1. External device connector (page 26, 63)
2. PC connector (page 139)
3. i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (4-pin, S400
conforming to IEEE1394) (page 139)
4. A/V OUT (audio/video multi output)
connector (page 139)
5. N mark
• Hold a NFC-compatible smartphone near
this mark when making wireless
connection between the camcorder and
smartphone. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of the smartphone.
• NFC (Near Field Communication) is the
international standard for the short range
radio communication technique.
6. HDMI OUT connector (page 138)
7. SD card ACCESS lamp
Lights in red while accessing the loaded SD
card.
8. SD card slot for proxy recording (page 60)
9. SDI OUT (serial digital output) connector
(BNC type) (page 138)
10. TC IN (timecode input)/TC OUT
(timecode output) connector (BNC type)
(page 144)
11. IN/OUT (input/output change) switch
(page 145)
Set this to IN to select TC IN and GENLOCK
IN, and set this to OUT to select TC OUT and
VIDEO OUT.
12. GENLOCK IN/VIDEO OUT (analog
video output) connector (BNC type) (page
138, 144)
Part Identification
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Controls on the grip
5
1. REC REVIEW button (page 29)
2. Power zoom lever (page 34)
3. FOCUS MAG button (page 35)
4. LENS REMOTE (lens remote controller)
connector (page 35)
5. REC START (start/stop recording)
button (page 29)
Bottom
1
23
IR Remote Commander (Supplied)
Overview
1
2
3
4
1. DATA CODE button
This button does not work on the camcorder.
2. TC RESET (timecode reset) button
3. SCAN/SLOW (reverse high speed
playback/high speed playback) buttons
4. . > (PREV/NEXT(clip reverse/
forward direction jump)) buttons
5. PLAY button
6. STOP button
7. DISPLAY button
8. Transmitter
9. START/STOP (recording start/stop)
button
10. Power zoom lever
11. PAUSE button
12. MODE button
This button does not work on the camcorder.
13. b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons
1. ZOOM (zoom mode switching) switch
(page 34)
2. Tripod receptacles
Note
Check that the size of the hole matches the screw of
the tripod. If they do not match, the camcorder
cannot be attached to the tripod securely, and this
may lead to the physical injury of the camera
operator.
3. Backup battery holder (page 166)
Part Identification
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Overview
On-Screen Indications
While recording (or standing by to record), pressing the DISPLAY button displays the statuses and
settings of this unit on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.
Remarks
[M]: The indication of the items named with this suffix can be independently turned on/off with “Display
On/Off” of the LCD/VF SET menu (page 120).
[A]: The indication of items named with this suffix can be turned on/off using the assignable buttons to
which the corresponding on/off functions have been assigned (page 40).
[D]: The settings of the items named with this suffix can be changed using the Direct menu on the screen
(page 16).
SD
1. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage
indication [M] (page 18)
2. Network client mode status indication
The status of the connection in network client
mode is displayed (page 76).
3. i.LINK status indication/Streaming status
indication
The status of the connected equipment (page
141) or the streaming status is displayed (page
75).
4. Special recording/operation status
indication
zREC Recording in progress
STBY Standby for recording
On-Screen Indications
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CONT Standby for Clip Continuous
Recording
“CONT” lit: Indicates that a
clip is being continued when
using Clip Continuous
Recording.
“CONT” flashing: Indicates
that there is no continuing clip
when using Clip Continuous
Recording.
zS&Q REC Slow & Quick Motion
recording in progress
S&Q STBY Standby for Slow & Quick
Motion recording
zINT REC Interval Recording in progress
INT STBY Standby for Interval
Recording
zFRM REC Frame Recording in progress
FRM STBY Standby for Frame Recording
zCACHE z in green: Standby for
Picture Cache Recording
z in red: Picture Cache
Recording in progress
zSML REC Simultaneous Recording in
the 2 slots in progress
SML STBY Standby for Simultaneous
Recording of the 2 slots
5. Media status indication
Memory card in slot A is active.
Memory card in slot B is active.
6. Time data indication [M] (page 36)
7. Media remaining indication [M] (page 24)
8. Zoom position indication [M] (page 34)
9. Brightness level indication [M][A]
10. Synchronous recording indication [M]
(page 138)
“Rec2” appears when recording while “SDI
Rec Control” of the VIDEO SET menu is set
to “HD SDI Remote I/F.”
“Rec2-P” appears when recording
synchronously while “Proxy” of the
CAMERA SET menu is set to “On.”
11. GPS status indication
The GPS positioning status are displayed as
icons.
“Obtaining Location Information (GPS)” (page 58)
12. ND FILTER position [M]
Displays the selected ND filter number (page
31).
13. TLCS mode indication [M][D] (page 113)
21. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication
[M][D] (page 33)
22. Audio level meters [M]
23. Histogram indication [M][A]
24. Video level cautioning indication [M]
/Recommended ND filter number
indication/Clip uploading status
indication
The clip uploading s tatus indication is displayed
when connected via wireless LAN. The number
of remaining clips for uploading and uploading
rate are displayed.
25. SD card remaining space indication
The remaining space of the SD card is displayed
while the SD card is inserted in the card slot of
the camcorder (page 60).
Overview
Backlight mode
Standard mode
Spotlight mode
14. Steady Shot indication [M] (page 36)
15. Focus mode indication [M] ([D] only in MF
mode) (page 35)
16. White balance mode and color
temperature indications [M][D] (page 31)
17. Picture profile indication [M][D] (page 46)
18. Depth-of-Field bar indication [M][A]
19. Iris position indication [M][D] (page 34)
20. Gain indication [M][D] (page 33)
On-Screen Indications
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26. Network connection status indication
Overview
The network connection status is displayed as icons.
Conditions Icon
NETWORK SET
menu>”NW&
Proxy”/”USB”
“Off” or “USB A” – –
“Network&Proxy” “Off” –
NETWORK SET
menu>”Network
Mode
“Access Point” Preparing Wi-Fi
“Station” Preparing Wi-Fi
Modem Preparing 3G/4G
Network
connection status
Flashing
Connected to Wi-Fi AP
Wi-Fi cannot be
connected
Connected to Wi-Fi
Disconnected from WiFi
Wi-Fi cannot be
connected
Connected to 3G/4G 3G/4G
1)
Flashing
Intensity 1 Intensity 2
Intensity 3 Intensity 4
The icon changes depending on the
radio wave intensity.
No radio wave
1)
Flashing
Wired LAN Preparing LAN
1)
When the USB wireless LAN module is not connected, or the SSID is not set.
2)When the 3G/4G/LTE modem (optional) is not connected
3)When the USB-RJ45 adaptor (optional) is not connected
27. Special recording mode indication [M] ([D]
only in Slow & Quick Motion Standby)
Frame Rec Frame Rec mode
Interval Rec Interval Rec mode
S&Q Motion
xx/xx fps
Slow & Quick Motion mode
28. Video format indication [M] (page 30)
29. Clip name indication [M] (page 29)
On-Screen Indications
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Disconnected from 3G/
4G
3G/4G cannot be
connected
Connected to LAN LAN
Disconnected from
LAN
LAN cannot be
connected
2)
3)
3G/4G
Flashing
LAN
Direct Menu Operation
The settings of the items named with a suffix [D]
can be changed using the Direct menu on the
screen.
Select “All,” “Part,” or “Off” for Direct Menu
using “Direct Menu” (page 137) of the OTHERS
menu.
Note
When the indicator of the FULL AUTO button is lit, the
Direct Menu operation is disabled for the functions that
are forcibly set to the automatic mode in Full Auto mode
(page 28).
1 When the camcorder’s status or settings
are displayed on the screen, press the
SEL/SET button (page 10) or the jog
dial (page 11).
If “Direct Menu” is set to “All” or “Part,” the
cursor is displayed on one of the items for
which the Direct menu operation is
permitted.
2 Press the up/down/left/right buttons
(page 10) or rotate the jog dial to set the
cursor to the item to be operated, then
press the SEL/SET button or the jog
dial.
The Direct menu of the selected items appears.
3 Press the up/down/left/right buttons or
rotate the jog dial to select a setting,
then press the SEL/SET button or the
jog dial.
The menu disappears, and the new setting is
displayed.
Overview
On-Screen Indications
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Preparations
Power Supply
You can use a battery pack or AC power via an
AC adaptor.
Preparations
For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and
AC adaptors listed below.
Lithium-ion Battery Pack
BP-U30
BP-U60
BP-U60T
BP-U90
Battery Charger/AC Adaptor
BC-U1
BC-U2
The life expectancy of the AC adapter and the
electrolytic capacitor is about 5 years under
normal operating temperatures and normal usage
(8 hours per day; 25 days per month). If usage
exceeds the above normal usage frequency, the
life expectancy may be reduced correspondingly.
The battery terminal of this unit (the connector for
battery packs and AC adaptors) is a consumable
part.
Power may not be supplied to the unit properly if
the pins of the battery terminal are bent or
deformed by shock or vibrations, or if they
become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use.
Periodic inspections are recommended to keep
the unit working properly and to prolong its
usable lifetime.
Contact a Sony service or sales representative for
more information about inspections.
WARNING
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Note
The AC adaptor cannot be connected to the camcorder
while the battery pack is inserted.
Using a Battery Pack
Fully insert the battery pack into the battery pack
receptacle (page 8), then slide it down to lock it.
To remove the battery pack, press and hold the
BATT RELEASE button (page 8), slide the
battery pack upward to unlock it, then pull it out.
Notes
• Before use, charge the battery pack with the supplied
BC-U1 or BC-U2 Battery Charger.
• A warm battery pack immediately after use m ay not be
able to be fully recharged.
• The high-capacity BP-U90 Battery Pack is large, and
protrudes from the camcorder when attached. When
using the camcorder with the BP-U90 attached for
extended recording periods, Sony recommends
attaching the camcorder to a tripod for convenience.
Checking battery charge remaining
When recording or playback is in progress on the
battery pack, an icon to show the current battery
charge level and usage time remaining are
displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen
(page 14).
Icon Remaining
100% to 91%
90% to 71%
70% to 51%
50% to 31%
30% to 11%
10% to 0%
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.
Power Supply
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The camcorder indicates the remaining usage
time in minutes by calculating the available time
with the battery pack if operation is continued at
the current rate of power consumption.
If the battery charge remaining becomes
low
If the battery charge remaining decreases to a
certain level during operation (Low BATT
status), a low-battery message, flashing of the
tally lamps, and a beep sound will warn you.
If the remaining further decreases to a level at
which operation cannot be continued (BATT
Empty status), a battery-empty message appears.
Replace the battery pack with one that is fully
charged.
To change the message levels
The Low BATT level is set to 10% of full charge,
and the BATT Empty level is set to 3% of full
charge at the factory. These settings can be
changed with “Battery Alarm” (page 132) of the
OTHERS menu.
Using AC Power (DC IN Power)
Connection example: when connecting BC-U1
Turning the Power On/Off
To turn the power on, set the power switch (page
8) to the ON position (the ? position). To turn the
power off, set the power switch to the OFF
position (the 1 position).
Notes
• This camcorder uses a little standby power even when
the power switch is set to OFF. Remove the battery
pack if the camcorder will not be used for a prolonged
period.
• When removing the battery pack or the DC IN power,
be sure to first set the power switch to the OFF
position. Removing the battery pack or the DC IN
power while the camcorder is on may cause damage to
the camcorder or the SxS memory card.
Preparations
1
2
3
DC OUT
CHARGE
0%
80
BATTERY CHARGER
BC-U1
100
BC-U1
1 Connect the DC power output cable of
the BC-U1 to the DC IN connector of
the camcorder.
2 Connect the p ower cord of the BC-U1 to
an AC power source.
3 Set the mode switch of the BC-U1 to the
DC OUT position.
Power Supply
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Setting the Clock Adjusting the LCD
When you turn the camcorder on for the first time
after purchasing or replacing the backup battery
(page 166), the Initial Setting display appears on
Preparations
the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.
Set the date and time of the built-in clock, using
this display.
Time Zone
The value shows the time difference from UTC
(Coordinated Universal Time).
Change the setting if needed.
Setting the time and date
Press the up/down/left/right buttons (page 10) or
turn the jog dial (page 11) to move the cursor,
then press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial to
set each menu item. When you press the SEL/
SET button or the jog dial when the cursor is on
“Finish,” the Initial Setting display disappears
and the clock setting is completed.
After the Initial Setting display disappears, “Time
Zone” (page 130) and “Clock Set” (page 130) of
the OTHERS menu can be used to set “Time
Zone” and “Date/Time.”
Notes
• If the clock setting is cleared because of exhaustion of
the backup battery while no operation power was being
supplied (no battery pack and no DC IN connection),
the Initial Setting display will be displayed when you
turn the camcorder on at the next opportunity.
• While the Initial Setting display is shown, no other
operation except turning the power off is permitted
until you finish the setting for this display.
Monitor and Viewfinder
Adjusting the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor turns on when it is opened and
turns off when it is returned to the park position.
Adjusting the angle
It can be rotated as much as 90 degrees in the
direction facing the subject and as much as 180
degrees in the opposite direction.
When you rotate it 90 degrees toward the subject,
the image on the monitor becomes upside down,
indicating the mirror image of the subject. The
display direction of the textual information is
converted to the readable direction.
Adjusting the backlight
Press the LCD BRIGHT button (page 10) to
adjust the brightness of the backlight.
Adjusting the color, contrast, and
brightness
These adjustments can be made using “LCD”
(page 119) of the LCD/VF SET menu. These
adjustments of the LC D monitor have no effect on
pictures being recorded.
Adjusting the Viewfinder
If the picture on the LCD monitor is hard to view
under bright ambient light, you can use the
viewfinder to check the picture.
Setting the Clock / Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
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Caution
Do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece of
the viewfinder facing the sun. Direct sunlight can
enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the
viewfinder, and cause fire.
Hereafter the viewfinder is referred to as “EVF”
(abbreviation of Electronic Viewfinder).
Turning the EVF on/off
With the factory setting, the EVF is turned on
when the LCD monitor is in its park position or is
rotated to face the subject.
You can change the setting so that the EVF is
always on regardless of the status in the LCD
monitor, using “EVF” (page 119) of the LCD/VF
SET menu. Change the “Power” setting from
“Auto” to “On.”
Adjusting the focus in the EVF
The eyepiece focusing (diopter compensation)
knob (page 9) enables adjustment to match the
eyesight of the operator, who can then view the
image clearly through the eyepiece.
Adjusting the backlight
The brightness of the backlight for the EVF can
be switched between High and Low.
Set “Backlight” in “EVF” (page 119) of the LCD/
VF SET menu.
Switching between color and
monochrome modes
For the EVF screen, color or monochrome display
can be selected.
Set “Mode” in “EVF” (page 119) of the LCD/VF
SET menu.
Select “B&W” if checking the subject and
focusing are easier on the monochrome display.
If you assign “EVF Mode” to one of the
assignable buttons (page 40), you can switch
between color and monochrome by pressing the
button.
Adjusting the contrast and brightness
Use “EVF” (page 119) of the LCD/VF SET menu
to make adjustments. Adjusting the brightness
and other items has no effect on pictures being
recorded.
Using the IR Remote Commander
Before use
Before you use the supplied IR Remote
Commander for the first time, pull out the
insulation sheet from the battery holder.
Insulation sheet
A CR2025 lithium battery is set in the holder at
the factory.
Using the IR Remote Commander
For controlling the camcorder from the IR
Remote Commander, activate the remote control
function of the camcorder after turning the power
on.
Activating/deactivating the remote control
function can be achieved using the Setup menu.
To activate using the menu
Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to
Menu mode, then set “IR Remote” (page 132) of
the System menu to “On.”
To activate using the assignable button
If you assign “IR Remote” to one of the
assignable buttons (page 40), you can switch
between activating and deactivating the remote
control function by pressing the button.
Notes
• Aim the IR Remote Commander towards the remote
sensor to operate your camcorder.
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources
such as direct sunlight or overhead light ing. Otherwise,
the IR Remote Commander may not function properly.
• When you are operating with the IR Remote
Commander supplied with your camcorder, your video
device may also operate. In that case, select a
commander mode other than DVD2 for your video
device, or cover the sensor of your video device with
black paper.
• The remote control function is deactivated
automatically when the camcorder is turned off to
prevent a malfunction. To use the remote control
function, activate it when the camcorder is turned on.
Preparations
Using the IR Remote Commander
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Replacing the battery in the IR Remote
Commander
Use a commercially available CR2025 lithium
battery. Do not use any battery other than a
CR2025.
Preparations
1. While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.
2. Place a new battery with the + side facing up.
3. Insert the battery case back into the IR
Remote Commander until it clicks.
Tab
WARNING
• Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in
fire.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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.
Using SxS Memory Cards
This camcorder records audio and video on SxS
memory cards (optional) inserted in the card slots.
About SxS Memory Cards
Usable SxS memory cards
Use the following Sony-made SxS memory cards.
Operations are not guaranteed with memory ca rds
other than the following cards.
SxS PRO+ series
SxS PRO series
SxS-1 series
These cards comply with the ExpressCard
standard.
For details on using SxS memory cards and usagerelated precautions, refer to the instruction manual
for the SxS memory card.
SxS, SxS PRO and SxS-1 are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned
by Personal Computer Memory Card
International Association (PCMCIA) and are
licensed to Sony Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Note
The Slow & Quick Motion recording (page 43) with
XAVC-I format may not be performed correctly
depending on the SxS-1 memory card used. An SxS PR O
or SxS PRO+ memory card is recommended.
Using SxS Memory Cards
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Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card
Switching Between SxS Memory Cards
Inserting an SxS memory card
1 Open the cover of the card slot block
(page 12).
2 Insert the SxS memory card into the slot
with the SxS label facing right.
The ACCESS lamp (page 12) lights in red
then changes to green once the memory card
is ready for use.
3 Close the cover.
Status indications by the ACCESS lamps
Card slots A and B are accompanied by the
respective ACCESS lamps to indicate their
statuses.
Lamp Slot statuses
Lights in
red
Lights in
green
Off • No SxS memory card is loaded.
Accessing the loaded SxS memory card
(writing/reading data)
Standby (ready for recording or
playback using the loaded SxS memory
card)
• The loaded card is invalid.
• An SxS memory card is loaded, but
another slot is active.
Removing an SxS memory card
1 Open the cover of the card slot block,
press the EJECT button (page 12), then
pull the button out.
2 Press the EJECT button again to
remove the card.
Note
Data are not guaranteed if the power is turned off or a
memory card is removed while the card is being
accessed. All data on the card may be destroyed. Be sure
that the ACCESS lamps are lit in green or off when you
turn off the power or remove memory cards.
When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card
slots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button
(page 12) to select the card you wish to use.
If a card becomes fu ll during recording, switching
to the other card is automatically executed.
Note
The SLOT SELECT button is disabled while playback is
in progress. Switching is not executed even if you press
the button. The button is enabled while the thumbnail
screen is displayed (page 88).
Formatting an SxS Memory Card
For an SxS memory card that is not formatted or
that was formatted with another system, the
message “Unsupported File System” is displayed
on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.
Format the card as instructed in “To execute
formatting” below.
To execute formatting
Using “Format Media” (page 135) of the
OTHERS menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot
A) or “Media(B)” (slot B) then select
“Execute.” On a confirmation message,
select “Execute” again.
The in-progress message and status bar (%) are
displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red.
When formatting is completed, the completion
message is displayed for three seconds.
Recording/playback during formatting
You can perform recording or playback using the
SxS memory card in the other card slot while
formatting is in progress.
If formatting fails
A write-protected SxS memory card or memory
card that cannot be used with this camcorder will
not be formatted.
As a warning message is displayed, replace the
card with an appropriate SxS memory card, as per
the instructions in the message.
Preparations
Using SxS Memory Cards
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Notes
• Use the format function of this camcorder to format
SxS memory cards for use on this camcorder. The
formats of cards formatted on other devices are not
recognized as valid formats, making it necessary to
format them again on this camcorder.
• All the data, including recorded pictures and setup
files, are erased when a memory card is formatted.
Preparations
Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording
While recording (or standing by to record), you
can check the time remaining for the SxS memory
cards loaded in the card slots on the LCD
monitor/EVF screen (page 14).
The available time for recording with the current
video format (recording bit rate) is calculated
according to the remaining space of each card and
displayed in time units of minutes.
The remaining can also be checked in a meter
format on the Battery/Media status screen (page
99).
Notes
• A icon appears if the memory card is writeprotected.
• The displayed remaining time is only a guide.
The actual remaining time may be less than the one
displayed since the memory card has data other than
video such as the management area.
Replacing an SxS memory card
• If the available time on two cards in total
becomes less than 5 minutes, a message “Media
Near Full,” flashing of the tally lamps, and a
beep sound will warn you. Replace the cards
with those with sufficient space.
• If you continue recording until the total
remaining time reaches zero, the message
changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.
Note
Approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one SxS
memory card at maximum.
If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit, the
remaining time indication becomes “0,” and the message
“Media Full” is displayed.
Restoring an SxS Memory Card
If an error occurs with data in a memory card for
some reason, the card must be restored.
If an SxS memory card that needs to be restored
is loaded, a message that prompts you to execute
a restore operation is displayed on the LCD
monitor/EVF screen.
To restore a card
Select “Execute” by pressing the up/down/
left/right buttons or turning the jog dial,
then push the SEL/SET button or the jog
dial.
During restoration, the in-progress message and
status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS
lamp is lit in red.
When restoration is completed, the completion
message is displayed for three seconds.
If restoration fails
• A write-protected SxS memory card or one on
which an error occurred cannot be restored. For
such a card, a warning message is displayed.
Release the write protection or replace the card,
as per the instructions in the message.
• An SxS memory card on which an error
occurred may become usable again through
repeated formatting.
• In some cases, only parts of clips cannot be
restored. Playback of the restored clips becomes
possible again.
• The following operation may restore an SxS
memory card for which the message “Could not
Restore Some Clips” is repeatedly displayed
each time you try the restoration process:
1 Copy necessary clips to another SxS memory
card, using the copy function (page 94) of the
camcorder or the dedicated application
software (supplied) (page 140).
2 Format the problem SxS memory card, using
the format function of this camcorder.
3 Return the necessary clips to the SxS
memory card by copy operation.
Recording/playback during restoration
You can perform recording or playback using the
SxS memory card in the other card slot while
restoration is in progress.
Note
For restoration of media recorded with this unit, be sure
to use this unit. Media recorded with a device other than
this unit or with another unit of different version (even of
the same model) may not be restored using this unit.
Using SxS Memory Cards
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Using Other Media
Notes
• Medias other than an SxS memory card cannot obtain
the high reliability and durability equivalent to an SxS
memory card for professional use.
• Not all memory cards have been verified to function
with this camcorder. For compatible memory cards,
contact your dealer.
• When you use media with this camcorder, format the
media using the unit’s formatting function.
XQD Memory Cards
By using an optional QDA-EX1 Media Adaptor,
you can insert an XQD memory card into the SxS
memory card slot and use it instead of an SxS
memory card.
For details on using a QDA-EX1 Media Adaptor,
refer to the instruction manual supplied with it.
Notes
• High-speed playback (page 10) may not be properly
achieved with an XQD memory card.
• Recording with XAVC-I format or the Slow & Quick
Motion recording (page 43) may not be performed
correctly depending on the XQD memory card used.
An SxS PRO or SxS PRO+ memory card is
recommended.
Formatting
When you use an XQD memory card with this
camcorder, formatting is required.
An XQD memory card to be used with this
camcorder must be formatted using the format
function of this camcorder.
It is also necessary to format an XQD memory
card for use if a caution message is displayed
when you mount the XQD memory card.
For an XQD memory card that was formatted
with another system unsupported by this
camcorder, the message “Unsupported File
System” is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF
screen.
Format the XQD memory card as instructed
below.
To execute formatting
Using “Format Media” (page 135) of the
OTHERS menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot
A) or “Media(B)” (slot B), then select
“Execute.”
An in-progress message and status bar (%) are
displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red.
When formatting is completed, a completion
message is displayed for three seconds.
Note
When formatting, all data in an XQD memory card—
including protected images—are erased and cannot be
restored.
Connection between the camcorder and a PC
To use an XQD memory card in which data have
been recorded with an XDCAM/XDCAM EXseries product, insert it into the slot of the
camcorder and connect between the PC and this
camcorder using a USB cable.
To use media formatted with this camcorder in
the slots of other devices
Make a backup of the media, then format it using
the other device.
SD Cards
Use of the optional MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor
permits you to insert an SD card into the SxS
memory card slot and use it for recording and
playback in the same way as with an SxS memory
card.
For details on use of the MEAD-SD02 Media
Adaptor, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the respective adaptor.
Note
High-speed playback (page 10) may not be properly
achieved with an SD card.
SDHC card (FAT only)
Class 10 SDHC card
Note
SDHC cards cannot be used in UDF and exFAT.
SDXC card (exFAT only)
Class 10 SDXC card
Notes
• SDXC cards can only be used in exFAT.
• When you use an SDXC card, do not use other types of
memory cards simultaneously. If you use other types
of media simultaneously, switching to other media
cannot be executed when the media has no space while
recording.
Preparations
Using Other Media
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• Recording with XAVC-I format or the Slow & Quick
Motion recording (page 43) may not be performed
correctly depending on the SDXC card used. An SxS
PRO or SxS PRO+ memory card is recommended.
• An SDXC card recorded with the camcorder of the
PMW and PXW series may not be able to be used for
recording and playback with this unit depending on the
type of unit used. For details, contact your Sony dealer
or a Sony service representative.
Preparations
Formatting
When you use an SD card with this camcorder,
formatting is required.
An SD card to be used with this camcorder must
be formatted using the format function of this
camcorder.
It is also necessary to format an SD card for use if
a caution message is displayed when you mount
the SD card.
For an SD card that was formatted with another
system unsupported by this camcorder, the
message “Unsupported File System” is displayed
on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.
Format the SD card as instructed below.
To execute formatting
Using “Format Media” (page 135) of the
OTHERS menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot
A) or “Media(B)” (slot B), then select
“Execute.”
An in-progress message and status bar (%) are
displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red.
When formatting is completed, a completion
message is displayed for three seconds.
Note
When formatting, all data in an SD card including
protected images are erased and cannot be restored.
Connection between the camcorder and a PC
To use an SD card in which data have been
recorded with an XDCAM/XDCAM EX-series
product, insert it into the slot of the camcorder
and connect between the PC and this camcorder
using a USB cable.
To use media formatted with this camcorder in
the slots of other devices
Make a backup of the media, then format it using
the other device.
USB Flash Drives
UDF
In UDF or exFAT, you can connect a USB flash
drive to the external device connector (page 12)
to record, save, and load the following data.
• “Loading a Planning Metadata file” (page 56)
• “Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data” (page
54)
Using Sony USB flash drives is recommended.
Notes
• Use USB flash drives with a capacity of 4 GB to
32 GB.
• USB flash drives other than those listed above may not
be recognized if connected to the external device
connector.
When using the external device connector
Set “NW&Proxy/USB” (page 124) of the
NETWORK SET menu to “USB A.”
Notes
• During this setting, “XAVC-L50 1920×1080/59.94P,
50P” and “XAVC-L35 1920×1080/59.94P, 50P”
cannot be selected for “Format” in “System” (page
133) of the OTHERS menu.
• During this setting, 60fps and 50fps cannot be selected
for “Frame Rate” in “S&Q Motion” when “Format” in
“System” of the OTHERS menu is set to “1920×1080/
29.97P, 23.98P, 25P.”
Formatting (Initializing) USB Flash
Drives
USB flash drives must be formatted with the
FAT32 file system.
Note
Before using a drive, format it on this camcorder or a PC.
If a drive formatted on a PC cannot be used, format it on
the camcorder.
1 Connect a USB flash drive to the
external device connector.
If the drive is unformatted or has been
formatted to other specifications, a message
to confirm whether formatting is to be
executed appears on the EVF screen.
2 Using the up/down/left/right buttons or
the jog dial, select “Execute,” then press
the SEL/SET button or the jog dial.
Using Other Media
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The in-progress message and status bar (%)
are displayed, and formatting is started.
When formatting is completed, the message
“Format USB Memory Done” is displayed.
The \MSSONY\PRO\XDCAM\MEMDISC
folder and the \G eneral\Sony\Planning folder
are automatically created in the drive.
If the format operation fails
A format operation may fail because the USB
flash drive is write protected, or because it is not
the type of drive specified for use with this
camcorder.
In this case, an error message appears. Follow the
instructions in the error message and exchange
the drive for one that can be used with this
camcorder.
Restoring USB Flash Drives
When you load a USB flash drive that cannot be
mounted normally because the file system is
destroyed, a message appears on the LCD
monitor/EVF screen to ask whether you want to
restore it.
Using the up/down/left/right buttons or the jog
dial, select “Execute,” then press the SEL/SET
button or the jog dial. The in-progress message
and status bar (%) are displayed, and restoration
is started.
When restoration is completed, the message
“Restore USB Memory Done” is displayed.
Preparations
• “XQD” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Using Other Media
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Recording
Basic Operation Procedure
Open the lens cap
4
Recording
3
LCD monitor
angle
adjustment
6
FULL AUTO
7, 8 REC START/STOP
9 REC REVIEW (on the grip)
5 Power switch:
ON (the " position)
1 Battery pack insertion
2 SxS memory card slots
Preparations
1 Mount a fully charged battery pack.
2 Load SxS memory card(s).
If you load two cards, recording is continued
by automatically switching to the second
card when the first card becomes full.
3 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for
the best view.
When you wish to use the EVF, fold the LCD
monitor to its park position and adjust the
angle of the EVF.
4 Open the lens cap.
Pull up the lens cap open/close lever to open
the lens cap built in the lens hood.
5 Set the power switch to the ON position.
The recording screen is displayed.
When using the remote commander, activate the
remote control mode (page 21).
Basic Operation Procedure
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Note
When you hold the camcorder by the grip, support it
from underneath with your left hand.
Recording (Full Auto mode)
6 Press the FULL AUTO button so that
the button indicator lights.
Full Auto mode is turned on, TLCS (Total
Level Control System) (page 113) is
activated, Auto Iris, AGC (Auto Gain
Control), Auto Shutter, and ATW (Auto
Tracing White) are set to ON, then,
consequently the brightness and white
balance will always be adjusted
automatically.
When you wish to adjust them manually, turn
Full Auto mode off, and see;
“Iris” on page 34
“Gain” on page 33
“Electronic Shutter” on page 33
“White Balance” on page 31
Note
AF (Auto Focus) is not activated by setting the
camcorder to Full Auto mode.
For information of automatic focus adjustment,
see “Focus” (page 35).
7 Press the REC START/STOP button.
You can also start recording with the REC
START button on the grip.
(If you are using the IR Remote Commander, press
the START/STOP button.)
The TALLY lamp lights and recording
begins.
8 To stop recording, press the REC
START/STOP button again.
You can also stop recording with the REC
START button on the grip.
(If you are using the IR Remote Commander, press
the START/STOP button.)
Recording stops and the camcorder enters
STBY (recording standby) mode.
Note
If you press the REC START/STOP button to start next
recording while previous data writing is not completed,
the message “Cannot Proceed” may be displayed and
recording may not start.
To prevent a switching error
The REC START/STOP button on the handle is
incorporated with the REC HOLD lever. If the
REC START/STOP button on the handle will not
be used, it is recommended to set the lever to the
HOLD position to lock the button and prevent
unintentional starting/stopping of recording if
you accidentally press the button.
To unlock the button, return the lever to its
original position.
On holding the handle
When shooting by holding the handle, hold the
front end of the handle to keep the camcorder
steady.
Checking the last recorded clip (Rec
Review)
9 Press the REC REVIEW button.
The Rec Review function (page 40) is
activated, and the last recorded clip is played
back for the specified time on the LCD
monitor/EVF screen.
To delete clips
You can delete the last recorded clip by using the
Last Clip DEL function (page 54). Use the All
Clips DEL function (page 54) to delete all
recorded clips from an SxS memory card. To
specify a clip to be deleted, operate the camcorder
from the thumbnail screen (page 88).
Clip (recording data)
When you stop recording, video, audio and
subsidiary data from the start to end of the
recording are recorded as a single clip on an
SxS memory card.
Clip name
For each clip recorded with this camcorder, a
clip name is automatically generated according
to the method selected with “Auto Naming” in
(page 134)
“Clip”
The default setting of “A uto Naming” is “Plan.”
With this setting, a clip name defined in
planning metadata is applied if a planning
metadata file is loaded into the camcorder.
Change the “Auto Naming” setting to “Title” to
apply a clip name composed of 4 to 46
alphanumerics and 4 numerics.
Example: ABCD0001
The block of 4 to 46 alphanumerics can be
specified as desired using “Clip” in the
OTHERS menu before you start recording. (It
cannot be changed after recording.)
The value of the 4 numerics is automatically
counted up in sequence.
Notes on Clips
The maximum file size for a clip is 43 GB for
UDF and exFAT, 4 GB for FAT HD Mode, and
2 GB for FAT SD Mode. If you continue
recording for an extended period, recorded
materials may be segmented into multiple files,
depending on the file size (the maximum
number of partitions is 99). The camcorder
regards continuous recording as one clip even if
it has been segmented into multip le files in FAT
mode.
of the OTHERS menu.
Recording
Basic Operation Procedure
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A long clip can be recorded crossing over two
memory cards in slot A and B.
When you copy recorded clips to a hard disk,
etc., via computer, it is recommended to use the
dedicated application software, which you need
to download, to maintain the continuity of
recorded materials. For details, see “Software
Downloads” (page 186).
Note
If copying is done using Explorer (Windows) or
Finder (MAC), the continuity and relationships of
recorded materials may not be maintained.
Recording
Maximum duration of a clip
The maximum clip length is 24 hours for FAT
(MP4 or AVI) and 6 hours for UDF (MXF) and
exFAT (MXF).
If you exceed the maximum clip length, a new
clip will be automatically created. You can
check the new clip on the thumbnail screen.
Changing Basic Settings
You can make changes to the settings based on
the intended usage of the recorded video or
recording conditions.
Video Formats
Selectable formats vary depending on the UDF/
exFAT/FAT, HD Mode/SD Mode, and usage
region (NTSC Area/PAL Area) settings.
You can change the usage area by setting “Country”
in “System” (page 133) of the OTHERS menu.
Switching between UDF/exFAT/FAT
Switch by setting “F.Sys.” in “System” (page
133) of the OTHERS menu.
After switching this setting, the camcorder will
automatically restart.
Note
UDF/exFAT/FAT cannot be switched during recording
or playback.
Switching between HD Mode/SD Mode
For HD/SD switching, use “System” (page 133)
of the OTHERS menu.
After switching this setting, the camcorder will
automatically restart.
Note
HD/SD switching is disabled during recording and
playback.
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Switching between XAVC/MPEG2
For XAVC/MPEG2 switching, use “System”
(page 133) of the OTHERS menu.
“XAVC/MPEG2” can be selected only when
“F.Sys.” of the OTHERS menu is set to “exFAT”
and “HD/SD” of the OTHERS menu is set to
“HD.”
Note
XAVC/MPEG2 switching is disabled during recording
and playback.
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