Sony PXW-X320 User Manual

4-573-712-11 (1)
Solid-State Memory Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
PXW-X320
© 2015 Sony Corporation

Table of Contents

Foreword ...................................................................................................... 9
Before Using This Unit..................................................................... 9
Chapter 1 : Overview
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...................................... 10
Power Supply .................................................................................. 10
Accessory Attachments................................................................... 11
Operating and Connectors Section.................................................. 12
Monochrome LCD Panel ................................................................ 20
Auto Focus Lens ............................................................................. 21
Viewfinder....................................................................................... 23
Viewfinder Screen Display........................................................................ 24
Chapter 2 : Preparations
Preparing a Power Supply ........................................................................ 29
Using a Battery Pack....................................................................... 29
Using AC Power ............................................................................. 29
Attaching the Viewfinder .......................................................................... 30
Attaching the Supplied Viewfinder................................................. 30
Adjusting the Viewfinder Position.................................................. 30
Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle..................................................... 31
Lifting Up the Viewfinder Barrel and Eyepiece............................. 31
Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen................................... 32
Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket ........................ 33
Attaching a 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder ...................................... 34
Setting the Area of Use .............................................................................. 35
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock ........................................... 35
Mounting and Adjusting the Supplied Lens ........................................... 36
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length................................................. 36
Preparing the Audio Input System .......................................................... 38
Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector...................... 38
Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors................ 39
Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone
System) ..................................................................................... 40
Tripod Mounting ....................................................................................... 41
Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 42
Using the Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 42
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position....................................................... 43
Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings
Setting the Video Format .......................................................................... 44
Selecting the Recording Mode........................................................ 47
Changing the Video Format............................................................ 47
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance ............................. 48
Adjusting the Black Balance........................................................... 48
Adjusting the White Balance .......................................................... 49
Setting the Electronic Shutter................................................................... 51
Shutter Modes ................................................................................. 51
Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed............................... 52
Setting Auto Iris......................................................................................... 53
Zooming...................................................................................................... 54
Switching between Zoom Modes.................................................... 54
Using Manual Zoom ....................................................................... 54
Using Servo Zoom .......................................................................... 54
Adjusting the Focus ................................................................................... 55
Adjusting in Full MF Mode ............................................................ 55
Adjusting in MF Mode.................................................................... 55
Adjusting in AF Mode .................................................................... 55
Using Macro Mode ......................................................................... 55
Adjusting the Audio Level ........................................................................ 56
Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from
the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 Connectors ................................... 56
Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector .... 56
Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4 ........................................... 57
Setting Time Data ...................................................................................... 57
Setting the Timecode....................................................................... 57
Setting the User Bits........................................................................ 58
Synchronizing the Timecode........................................................... 58
Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status
Screens)................................................................................................. 60
Chapter 4 : Shooting
Handling SxS Memory Cards................................................................... 61
Using a Media Adaptor ............................................................................. 64
Handling USB Flash Drives ...................................................................... 65
Operating via the REMOTE Connector.................................................. 66
Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/B750............... 70
Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RCP-1001/1501............... 77
Using Wireless LAN Connection.............................................................. 79
Basic Operations........................................................................................ 84
Advanced Operations ................................................................................ 86
About SxS Memory Cards .............................................................. 61
Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory Cards...................................... 61
Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Use.......................................... 61
Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards................................. 62
Checking the Remaining Recording Time...................................... 62
Restoring SxS Memory Cards......................................................... 63
XQD Memory Cards....................................................................... 64
SDHC Cards (FAT Mode only)...................................................... 64
Formatting (Initializing) USB Flash Drives.................................... 65
Restoring USB Flash Drives ........................................................... 66
Adjusting the Camcorder from the Remote Control Unit............... 66
Operating the Menu from the RM-B170......................................... 68
Operating the Menu from the RM-B750......................................... 68
Connecting the IFU-WLM3............................................................ 79
Making a Wireless LAN Connection.............................................. 79
Using the Web Menu ...................................................................... 81
Using Live Logging Functions........................................................ 82
Using the Wi-Fi Remote Control.................................................... 82
Playing Recorded Clips................................................................... 85
Deleting Recorded Clips ................................................................. 85
Recording Shot Marks..................................................................... 86
Setting OK Marks ........................................................................... 86
Starting to Record from Pre-stored Video (Picture Cache
Function)................................................................................... 87
Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval Rec Function).................... 88
Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function) ............. 89
Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion ............................................. 90
Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec Function ........................ 91
Framing Shots with the Freeze Mix Function................................. 92
Planning Metadata Operations ................................................................ 93
Loading a Planning Metadata File into Camcorder’s Internal
Memory..................................................................................... 93
Defining Clip Names in Planning Metadata ................................... 94
Defining Shot Mark Names in Planning Metadata ......................... 95
Chapter 5 : Clip Operations
Clip Playback ............................................................................................. 96
Thumbnail Screen ........................................................................... 96
Playing Clips................................................................................... 97
Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips....................................... 98
Thumbnail Operations.............................................................................. 99
THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration............................................... 99
Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations........................................ 101
Changing the Thumbnail Screen Type.......................................... 101
Displaying Clip Properties............................................................ 102
Adding/Deleting a Flag (UDF, exFAT Modes) ............................ 103
Adding/Deleting the OK Mark (FAT-HD Mode Only)................ 103
Copying Clips ............................................................................... 103
Deleting Clips................................................................................ 104
Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen (UDF/exFAT/
FAT-HD Mode only).............................................................. 104
Displaying the Shot Mark Thumbnail Screen (UDF/exFAT/
FAT-HD Mode Only) ............................................................. 105
Adding and Deleting Shot Marks (UDF/exFAT/FAT-HD Mode
Only) ....................................................................................... 106
Changing Clip Index Pictures (UDF/exFAT/FAT-HD Mode
Only) ....................................................................................... 106
Dividing Clips (FAT-HD Mode Only) ......................................... 106
Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings
Setup Menu Organization and Levels.................................................... 108
Setup Menu Organization ............................................................. 108
Setup Menu Levels........................................................................ 108
Basic Setup Menu Operations ................................................................ 110
Menu List.................................................................................................. 112
USER Menu .................................................................................. 112
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu.............................................. 112
OPERATION Menu...................................................................... 115
PAINT Menu................................................................................. 132
MAINTENANCE Menu............................................................... 138
FILE Menu.................................................................................... 153
Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches ......................................... 158
Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 0 Switch ........ 158
Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 Switch ........ 159
Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 1 and 3 Switches,
the ASSIGNABLE 4 and 5 Switches, and the COLOR TEMP.
Button...................................................................................... 159
Functions That Can Be Assigned to the RET Button on the
Lens......................................................................................... 161
Adjusting PMW-320 Image Quality ...................................................... 163
Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data
Saving and Loading Settings................................................................... 164
Saving Settings Data..................................................................... 164
Loading Settings Data................................................................... 165
Resetting a File after Changing Its Contents................................. 166
Saving and Loading Scene Files ............................................................. 166
Saving Scene Files ........................................................................ 166
Loading Scene Files...................................................................... 167
Saving and Loading Lens Files............................................................... 168
Setting Lens File Data................................................................... 168
Saving Lens Files.......................................................................... 168
Loading Lens Files........................................................................ 168
Loading Lens Files Automatically................................................ 169
Saving and Loading User Files............................................................... 169
Saving User Files .......................................................................... 169
Loading User Files........................................................................ 170
Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Monitors ............................................................... 171
Managing/Editing Clips with a Computer............................................ 173
Using the ExpressCard Slot of a Computer .................................. 173
USB Connection with a Computer................................................ 173
Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection).......................... 175
Recording the Camera Picture on an External Device.................. 175
Nonlinear Editing.......................................................................... 176
Recording External Input Signals ................................................. 176
Connecting USB Media........................................................................... 177
Supported USB Media .................................................................. 177
Copying Clips ............................................................................... 177
Displaying the USB Media Thumbnail Screen............................. 178
Configuring a Shooting and Recording System.................................... 179
Tally and Call indication............................................................... 179
Chapter 9 : Maintenance
Testing the Camcorder............................................................................ 180
Maintenance............................................................................................. 180
Cleaning the Viewfinder ............................................................... 180
Note about the Battery Terminal................................................... 180
Error/Warning System............................................................................ 181
Error Indication............................................................................. 181
Warning Indication........................................................................ 182
Appendix
Important Notes on Operation ............................................................... 188
Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock...................................... 190
Output Formats and Limitations ........................................................... 191
Video Formats and Output Signals ............................................... 191
Output Signals and Operation Restrictions When a Camcorder
System is Configured (in HD Mode Only) ...................................... 195
Software Downloads................................................................................ 197
Specifications............................................................................................ 197
General.......................................................................................... 197
Camera .......................................................................................... 200
Audio............................................................................................. 201
Display .......................................................................................... 201
Media............................................................................................. 201
Inputs/Outputs............................................................................... 201
Lens............................................................................................... 202
Supplied Accessories .................................................................... 202
Related Equipment........................................................................ 202
Peripheral Devices and Accessories ....................................................... 205
About License........................................................................................... 206
MPEG-4 AVC Patent Portfolio License ....................................... 206
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License...................................... 206
About Bitmap Fonts ................................................................................ 206
About OpenSSL ....................................................................................... 207
About JQuery,Sizzle.js ............................................................................ 209
Index.......................................................................................................... 211

Foreword

Before Using This Unit

After purchasing the PXW-X320 Solid-State Memory Camcorder, before operating, it is necessary to set the area of use. (Unless this setting is made, the camcorder will not operate.)
For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use” (page 35).
Note
Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PXW-X320 (referred to as “the camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.
Chapter1 Overview

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Power Supply

Adaptor connector
(see page 10)
a LIGHT switch
AUTO : When the POWER switch of the video
light is in the on position, the video light is turned on automatically while the camcorder is recording.
MANUAL: You can turn the video light on or off
manually, using its own switch.
Note
When the camcorder is set for recording in Picture Cache mode, it is not possible to turn on the light before operation to start recording is carried out (or while data is being stored in memory).
b POWER switch
c DC IN (DC power input) connector
(XLR type, 4-pin, male)
d DC OUT 12V (DC power output)
connector (4-pin, female)
Supplies power for an optional WRR-860C/861/ 862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner (maximum 0.5 A).
Note
Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF synthesized diversity tuner.
e Battery attachment shoe
Attach a BP-L80S Battery Pack. Alternatively, you can attach an AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor to operate the camcorder on AC power supply.
For details, see“Preparing a Power Supply” (page 29).
Note
For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the BP-L80S Battery Pack.
Adaptor connector
Enables connection of a CA-FB70/TX70 HD Camera Adaptor or an HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor. To connect an adaptor, remove the cover from the connector and install the optional CBK-CE01 50 Pin Interface and Digital Extender.
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Accessory Attachments

a Shoulder strap fitting (see page 42)
b Accessory shoe (see page 42)
c Viewfinder front-to-back positioning
lever
d Viewfinder left-to-right posi tioning ring
(see page 30)
e Viewfinder attachment shoe
f VF (viewfinder) connector (26-pin,
rectangular)
g VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin,
round)
Connect the cable of the optional DXF-C50WA or DXF-20W viewfinder.
For connecting the DXF-C50WA, optional parts are required (see page 34).
h 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.
i Viewfinder front-to-back positioning
knob (LOCK knob) (see page 30)
j Fitting for optional microphone holder
(see page 39)
k Shoulder pad
Raise the shoulder pad fixing lever to adjust the position in the front-to-rear direction (see page 43).
l 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 42).
m Lens cable clamp
n MIC IN (microphone input) (+48 V)
connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female)
The power (+48 V) is supplied via this connector.
o LENS connector (12-pin)
Note
When connecting or disconnecting the lens cable to this connector, power off the camcorder first.
p Tripod mount
q Lens mount (special bayonet mount)
Consult a Sony service representative for information about available lenses.
Note
The auto iris function does not operate when a lens with 7-pin camera connector is attached.
r 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.
s Lens mount cap
Remove by pushing up the lens locking lever. When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for protection from dust.
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Operating and Connectors Section

Front
a REC START (recording start) button
The effect is the same as that of the REC button on the lens.
b SHUTTER switch
Set to ON to use the electronic shutter. Push to SELECT to switch the shutter speed or shutter mode setting. When this switch is operated, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.
For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 51).
Note
When shutter is set to on while the flashband reduce function is set to on, the flashband reduce function is set to off and the FBR indication on the display disappears. When shutter is set to off, the flashband reduce function is set to on and the FBR indication appears on the display.
c FILTER selector
When this selector is used, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.
FILTER selector setting
1CLEAR 2
3
4
ND filter
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)
You can change the “MAINTENANCE” menu setting so that different white balance settings can be stored for different FILTER selector positions. This allows you to automatically obtain optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions in linkage with the filter selection.
For details, see “Adjusting the White Balance” (page 49).
d MENU knob
Changes the item selection or a setting within the menu (see page 110).
e AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/
black balance adjustment) switch
WHITE: Adjust the white balance automatically.
If the WHITE BAL switch (see page 14) is set to A or B, the white balance setting is stored in the corresponding memory. If the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST, the automatic white balance adjustment function does not operate.
BLACK: Adjust the black set and black balance
automatically. You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch even when the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) function is operating. If you push the switch to the WHITE side once more during the automatic white balance adjustment, the adjustment is cancelled and the white balance setting returns to the original setting. If you push the switch to the BLACK side once more during the automatic black balance adjustment, the adjustment is cancelled and the black balance setting returns to the original setting.
f MIC (microphone) LEVEL control (see
page 56)
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Right side (near the front)
“Set,” the alarm tone is audible even when this volume control is at the minimum position.
ALARM
a ASSIGN. (assignable) 1/2/3 switches
You can assign the desired functions to these switches on “OPERATION” > “Assignable SW” in the setup menu (see page 158). The ASSIGN.1/3 switches are provided with an indicator to show whether a function is assigned to the switch (ON) or not (OFF).
b COLOR TEMP. (color temperature)
button
You can also use this button as an assignable switch (see page 159).
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 “MAINTENANCE” > “Audio” > “Min Alarm Volume” in the setup menu is set to
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 earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard.
e MONITOR (audio monitor selection)
switches
By means of combinations of the two switches, you can select audio that you want to hear through the built-in speaker or earphones.
Position of lower switch: CH-1/2
Position of upper switch
CH-1/CH-3 Channel 1 audio MIX Channels 1 and 2 mixed
CH-2/CH-4 Channel 2 audio
Audio outp ut
audio (stereo)
a)
Position of lower switch: CH-3/4
Position of upper switch
CH-1/CH-3 Channel 3 audio MIX Channels 3 and 4 mixed
CH-2/CH-4 Channel 4 audio
a) By connecting stereo headphones to the EARPHONE
jack, you can hear the audio in stereo. (“MAINTENANCE” > “Audio” > “Headphone Out” in the setup menu must be set to “Stereo.”)
Audio outp ut
audio (stereo)
a)
f ASSIGN. (assignable) 0 switch
You can assign the desired function to this switch on “OPERATION” > “Assignable SW” in the setup menu (see page 158). This is a momentary type switch. Each press of the switch turns the function assigned to this switch on or off.
g GAIN selector
Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions duri ng shooting. The gains
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corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be selected on “OPERATION” > “Gain Switch” in the setup menu (see page 123). When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.
h OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic
contrast control) switch
BARS: Output the color bar signal. CAM: Output the video signal being shot. 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 m uch of the lost detail. It 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
PRST: Adjust the color temperature to the preset
value (the factory default setting: 3200K). Use this setting when you have no time to adjust the white balance.
A or B: Recall the white balance adjustment
settings already stored in A or B. Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch (see page 12) on the WHITE side, to automatically adjust the white balance, and save the adjustment settings in memory A or memory B.
1)
B (ATW
): When this switch is set to B and
“OPERATION” > “White Setting” > “White Switch<B>” is set to “ATW” in the setup menu, ATW is activated. You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch
even when ATW is in use. When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.
1) ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance): The white
balance of the picture being shot is adjusted automatically for varying lighting conditions.
the same as that of the MENU button in the thumbnail screen operations section.
k STATUS ON/SEL/OFF (menu display
on/page selection/display off) switch MENU CANCEL/PRST (preset)/ ESCAPE switch
When the menu is not displayed, this switch functions as the STATUS ON/SEL/OFF switch. When the menu is displayed, the switch functions as the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch. (To use the switch, open the cover.)
Use the STATUS ON/SEL/OFF switch in the following way. ON/SEL: Each time this switch is pushed
upward, a window to confirm the menu settings and status of the camcorder appears on the viewfinder screen (see page 60). Each page is displayed for about 10 seconds.
OFF: To clear the page immediately after
display, push this switch down to the OFF position.
Use the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch in the following way. CANCEL/PRST: Pushing this switch up to this
position after a setting is changed in the setup menu displays the message to confirm whether the previous settings are cancelled. Pushing this switch up to this position again cancels the previous settings. Pushing this switch up to this position before a setting is changed in the setup menu or after a setting change is cancelled in the setup menu displays the message to confirm whether the setting is reset to the initial value. Pushing this switch up to this position again resets the settings to the initial value.
ESCAPE: Use this switch when the menu page,
which has a hierarchical structure, is opened. Each time the switch is pushed to this position, the page returns to one stage higher in the hierarchy.
l Switch cover
j MENU ON/OFF switch
This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen. Each time the switch is pushed down, the menu screen is turned on and off. The function of this switch is
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Right side (near the rear)
c WARNING indicator (see page 181)
d ACCESS lamp
Lights up in blue when data is written to or read from the recording media.
e Protective cover of the audio control
section (see page 16)
f Protective cover of the thumbnail
screen operations section (see page 16)
g F REV (fast reverse) button and
indicator
The playback speed changes in the order ×4 t ×15 t ×24 with each press of the button. The indicator lights during high-speed playback in the reverse direction.
h PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator
Press this button during playback to pause, outputting a still image. At this time the indicator flashes at a rate of once per second. Pressing the F REV or F FWD button during playback or pause starts high speed playback in the forward or reverse direction.
i F FWD (fast forward) button and
indicator
The playback speed changes in the order ×4 t ×15 t ×24 with each press of the button. The indicator lights during high-speed playback in the forward direction.
a Built-in speaker
The speaker can be used to monitor E-E1) sound during recording, and playback sound during playback. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings (see page 181). If you connect earphones to the EARPHONE jack, the speaker output is suppressed automatically.
1) E-E: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric”. In E-E
mode, video and audio signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal electric circuits only. This can be used to check input signals.
b Monochrome LCD panel
Displays remaining battery capacity, remaining media capacity, audio levels, time data, and so on (see page 20).
j PREV (previous) button
This jumps to the first frame of the current clip. If you press this together with the F REV button, the jump is to the first frame of the first recorded clip on the recording media. If you press this button twice in rapid succession, the jump is to the first frame of the last preceding clip (or the first frame of the current clip when no preceding clips exist).
k STOP button
l NEXT button
This jumps to the first frame of the next clip. If you press this together with the F FWD button, the jump is to the first frame of the last recorded clip on the recording media.
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m EXPAND (expand function) button
If you press this button when the thumbnail screen is displayed, the duration of the selected clip is divided into fractions, and the first frame of each of the divisions is shown in a further thumbnail display (expand function). For an HD recorded MP4 clip, its duration is divided into 12. If an SD recorded AVI clip comprises multiple files, the divisions are displayed for the individual files. For MP4 clips, each time you press this butt on the division is repeated. Hold down the SHIFT button and press this button to step back through the division process.
n HOLD (display hold) button
Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the monochrome LCD panel (the timecode generator continues running). Pressing this button again releases the hold.
For details about the counter display, see page 20.
o RESET/RETURN button
Resets the value shown in the time counter display in the monochrome LCD panel. According to the settings of the PRESET/ REGEN/CLOCK switch (see page 17) and the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch (see page 17), this button resets the display as follows.
Settings of switches RESET/RETURN
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
media, those bits which can be used to record useful information for the user such as scene number, shooting place, etc.
For details, see “Setting Time Data” (page 57).
button operation
Reset the counter to 0:00:00:00.
Reset the timecode to 0:00:00:00.
Reset the user bit data to 00 00 00 00.
a)
This button returns to the previous screen when pressed during thumbnail screen display, expand thumbnail screen display, or shot mark thumbnail screen display.
p DISPLAY switch
This cycles the data displayed in the time counter display in the monochrome LCD panel through the sequence COUNTER, TC, and U-BIT (see page 20). COUNTER: Display the elapsed recording/
playback time (hours, minutes, seconds, frames).
TC: Display timecode. U-BIT: Display user bits data.
q BACKLIGHT button
Thumbnail screen operations section and audio control section
a THUMBNAIL indicator
This lights when thumbnail screen is displayed.
b THUMBNAIL button
Press this button to display the thumbnail screen (see page 96) and to carry out a thumbnail operation. Press once more to return to the original display.
c SET button and arrow buttons
Use these buttons to make timecode and user bit settings, and for thumbnail screen operations (see page 101). When the menu is displayed, press this button to select an item or to confirm the setting change.
d MENU button
Each press of this button turns the setup menu display on and off.
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The function of this button is the same as that of the MENU ON/OFF switch.
e F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/
recording run) switch
Selects the operating mode of the internal timecode generator. The operating mode is set as explained below, depending on the position of the switch. F-RUN: Timecode keeps advancing, regardless
of whether the camcorder is recording. Use
this setting when synchronizing the timecod e
with external timecode.
SET: Sets the timecode or user bits. R-RUN: Timecode advances only during
recording. Use this setting to have a
consecutive timecode on the recording
media.
For details, see “Setting the Timecode” (page 57).
For details, see “Setting the User Bits” (page 58).
f AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4
(audio channel 1/2/3/4 recording level)
knobs
Adjust the audio levels to be recorded on channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 when the AUDIO SELECT CH1/ CH2 and AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 switches are set to MANUAL.
g AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 (audio
channel 3/4 adjustment method
selection) switch
Select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 3 and 4.
AUTO : Automatic adjustment MANUAL: Manual adjustment
h ESSENCE MARK button
By pressing this button when the thumbnail display of a clip is on the screen, you can view the following thumbnail display of the shot-marked frames of that clip, depending on the item selected in a list displayed on the screen. All: Thumbnail display of all frames marked with
essence marks. Shot Mark1: Thumbnail display of the frames
marked with Shot Mark 1 Shot Mark2: Thumbnail display of the frames
marked with Shot Mark 2 You can also select Shot Mark 0 and Shot Mark 3 to Shot Mark 9.
If you have recorded clips by using planning metadata that defined names for Shot Mark 0 to Shot Mark 9, the defined names are displayed instead of the above item names in the list.
i SHIFT button
Use this in combination with other buttons.
j PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/
CLOCK switch
Selects the type of timecode to record.
PRESET: Record new timecode on the media. REGEN: Record timecode continuous with the
existing timecode recorded on the media. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in R-RUN mode.
CLOCK: Record timecode synchronized to the
internal clock. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in F-RUN mode.
k AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio
channel 1/2 adjustment method selection) switches
Select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2.
AUT O: Automatic adjustment MANUAL: Manual adjustment
l AUDIO IN CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (audio
channel 1/2/3/4 input selection) switches
Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4. FRONT: Audio input signals from the
microphone connected to the MIC IN connector
REAR: Audio input signals from an audio device
connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors
WIRELESS: Audio input signals from the UHF
portable tuner if it is installed
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Left side and upper section
HDMI
GENLOCK
IN
TC IN
VIDEO
OUT
TC
OUT
ExpressCard slot is connected to this connector, every memory card inserted in the camcorder is recognized as a drive for that computer.
c External device connector
Connect an optional CBK-WA101 Wireless Adapter, IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module, or USB flash drive.
When connecting the CBK-WA101/IFU-
WLM3: You can connect the camcorder and
computer via wireless LAN connection.
When connecting a USB flash drive: You can
record, store, or load the following data.
• Planning metadata (see page 93)
• Setting data file (see page 164)
Note
Use this connector only for connecting the CBK­WA101, IFU-WLM3, USB flash drive, or USB media. Do not connect and use a USB hub or similar products.
For details about wireless LAN connection, see “Using Wireless LAN Connection” (page 79).
d SxS memory card slots
These two slots (A and B) can receive SxS memory cards or other recording media (see page 61).
e ACCESS lamps
Indicate the state of slots A and B (see page 61). You can check whether the lamps are lit even when the slot cover is closed.
f EJECT (SxS memory card eject)
buttons (see page 61)
g Slot cover
Slide to the left and right to open and close.
a ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches
You can assign the desired function to this switch on “OPERATION” > “Assignable SW” in the setup menu (see page 159). Off is assigned to these switches when the camcorder is shipped from the factory.
b PC connector
Used to put this camcorder into USB connection mode and use it as an external storage device for a computer. When a computer without
h SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card
select) button (see page 61).
i HDMI output connector
When a video monitor provided with an HDMI signal input connector is connected to this connector, you can monitor picture being shot (camera picture) or playback picture.
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j GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input)
connector (BNC type)
This connector inputs a reference signal when the camcorder is to be gen locked or when timecode is to be synchronized with external equipment. Available refer ence signals vary depending on the current system frequency as shown in the following table.
m TC OUT (timecode output) connector
(BNC type)
To lock the timecode of an external VTR to the timecode of this camcorder, connect this connector to the external VTR’s timecode input connector.
Rear
System frequency Available reference
1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i 1080/29.97P 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i 1080/23.98P (PsF output) 1080/23.98P (Pulldown output) 720/59.94P 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P,
720/29.97P 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P,
720/23.98P 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P,
480/59.94i 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i 480/29.97P 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i 1080/50i 1080/50i, 576/50i 1080/25P 1080/50i, 576/50i 720/50P 1080/50i, 720/50P, 576/50i 720/25P 1080/50i, 720/50P, 576/50i 576/50i 1080/50i, 576/50i 576/25P 1080/50i, 576/50i
signals
1080/23.98PsF, 480/59.94i
1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i
480/59.94i
480/59.94i
480/59.94i
(Genlock for the camera module supports horizontal sync signals only.) Adjust the genlock H-phase (phase of horizontal sync signal) on “MAINTENANCE” > “Genlock” in the setup menu.
k TC IN (timecode input) connector
(BNC type)
To apply an external lock to the timecode of the camcorder, input the reference timecode.
For details, see “Setting the Timecode” (page 57).
l VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type)
The output signals can be selected either composite video or HD-Y depending on the setting of “OPERATION” > “Input/Output” > “Output&i.LINK” in the setup menu.
a TALLY (back tally) indicators (red)
Light up during recording. They will not light if the TALLY switch is set to OFF. These indicators also flash to indicate warnings (see page 15). The tally indicator on the front of the viewfinder and the REC indication on the viewfinder screen light or flash in the same manner.
For details, see “Error/Warning System” (page 181).
b TALLY switch
Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator function.
c EARPHONE jack (stereo, minijack)
You can monitor the E-E sound during recording and playback sound during playback. When an
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alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound through the earphone. Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker. You can select monaural or stereo on “MAINTENANCE” > “Audio” in the setup menu.
d AUDIO IN selector switches
Select the audio source you connect to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors. LINE: When connecting a stereo amplifier or
other external audio signal source MIC: When connecting a microphone that does
not require 48 V power supply +48V: When connecting a microphone that
requires 48 V power supply
e HD/SD SDI OUT connectors (BNC
type)
The camcorder has two HD/SD SDI OUT connectors. These connectors output an HDSDI or SDSDI signal (with embedded audio). The output from these connectors can be turned on or off, on “OPERATION” > “Input/Output” > “SDI Output” in the setup menu.
f AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel
1 and channel 2 input) connectors (XLR
type, 3-pin, female)
You can connect audio equipment or a microphone.
g Bottom cover
This is provided for protecting the cables connected to the connectors on the rear panel. By loosening the screws which retain the cover to the bottom of the camcorder, you can adjust the position of the cover depending on the size and shape of the microphone or audio cable plugs. After adjusting the position, tighten the screws to secure the cover.
h 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.
i REMOTE connector (8-pin)
Note
Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the camcorder POWER switch.
j i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (6-pin,
IEEE1394 compliant, S400)
To input and output HDV/DV streams, connect to an HDV/DV device.

Monochrome LCD Panel

a Timecode status indicator
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.
b Counter display mode
Shows the type of information selected by the DISPLAY switch to be displayed in the time counter display.
COUNTER: Counter values TC: Timecode U-BIT: User bits data
c Time counter display
Switches displays of time counter values, timecode, and user bits data, depending on the position of the DISPLAY switch. When the HOLD button is pressed to hold the timecode value, the timecode is displayed in the format shown below. When the HOLD button is pressed again to release the hold, the timecode is displayed in the normal format.
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The three dots indicates that timecode is displayed in the hold mode.
d HOLD indicator
Appears when the timecode generator output is displayed in the hold mode.
e Audio level indicators
Indicate the audio recording or playback levels of channels 1 to 4.
f Lock icon
Appears when the recording media is write­protected.
g Remaining media capacity indicator
Shows bar segments indicating the remaining capacity of recording media in the slots.
h Remaining battery capacity indicator
Shows bar segments indicating the remaining battery capacity.

Auto Focus Lens

a PUSH AF (auto focus) button
When the focus adjustment is in the manual mode, by pressing this button you can use the auto focus for an instantaneous adjustment to the subject. When the button is pressed, the auto focus operates until the image is in focus, then disengages. Even when the FOCUS switch is set to A (auto), by pressing this button, you can restart the auto focus.
b FOCUS switch
A (auto): The auto focus function is constantly
active. Even with the switch in the A
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position, you can manually adjust the focus
by operating the focus ring. M (manual): The manual mode allows focusing
adjustment with the focus ring.
In manual mode, auto focus adjustment is
also possible, by pressing the PUSH AF
button.
c MACRO switch
When this switch is in the ON position, the macro mode is enabled, allowing focusing over the whole range (5 cm range (from 5 cm lens). This operation is independent of whether the focus adjustment mode is auto or manual. In the macro range, the auto focusing speed is lower.
1) At the wide-angle setting
1)
to ) including the macro
1)
to 90 cm f rom the fr ont of the
d Iris ring
For manual iris adjustment, set the IRIS switch to the M (manual) position, then turn this ring.
e Zoom ring
For manual zoom adjustment, set the ZOOM switch to the MANUAL position, then turn this ring.
f Focus ring
Turn this ring to adjust the focus. This ring can be turned endlessly in both directions. The faster you turn, the faster the focusing mechanism operates, to minimize the amount of turning required for focusing. When you slide the focus ring back (toward the camcorder), the focus mode becomes Full MF mode, in which all focus adjustments are manual (see page 55).
g Flange focal length adjustment button
Press this to adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the lens mounting flange plane to the focusing plane) (see page 36).
h Zoom control connector (8-pin)
Connecting an optional zoom servo controller allows remote control of zooming.
i ZOOM switch
SERVO: Motorized zoom. Operate the zoom
with the power zoom lever.
MANUAL (manual): Manual zoom. Operate the
zoom with the zoom ring.
j PUSH AUTO button
When the IRIS switch is in the M position for manual adjustment, press this button for an instantaneous auto adjustment. The iris is automatically adjusted while the button is held down.
k IRIS switch
A (auto): The iris is adjusted automatically. M (manual): Adjust the iris with the iris ring.
l Power zoom lever
This is enabled when the ZOOM switch is in the SERVO position. Push to the W (wide) si de when you want wide-angle, and push to the T (telephoto) side when you want telephoto. Press the lever harder for a faster zoom action, or softer for slower zoom action.
Notes on auto focus
• In the following cases, it may be difficult to focus on the subject. If this does happen, use manual focusing.
- If the subject has no contrast
- If the subject is moving rapidly
- When shooting point light sources, under
street lighting or at night
- When there are very bright objects close to the
subject
- When shooting through a glass window
• If there are a number of objects within the screen at close and far range, the focus may not be on the intended subject. In this case, with the subject on which you want to focus in the center of the screen, press the PUSH AF button.
• After focusing with the PUSH AF button, if you operate the zoom or adjust the iris, the depth of field may become shallower, losing crisp focus. In such cases, press the PUSH AF button once more.
• If you focus at wide-angle then zoom to telephoto, the subject may no longer be in focus.
• It may take time until the image is in focus while using the slow shutter mode.
Note on zoom speed
Depending on the shooting distance, the zoom speed may fall as the lens approaches the telephoto end.
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m RET (return video) button
You can use this as an assignable switch (see page 161).
Use this to check the video when Lens RET is assigned to this button (factory default setting). If you press this after recording stops, the last few seconds recorded appear on the viewfinder screen (recording review) (see page 84). Pressing this button (single click) during recording or playback records a Shot Mark 1 mark, and double-clicking records a Shot Mark 2 mark (see page 86).
n VTR button
Use this to start and stop recording. Press once to start recording, then press once more to stop.

Viewfinder

c Eyecup
d Diopter adjustment ring
Allows for optimal focus adjustment.
e Eyepiece
You can raise this up when required by the situation.
f Viewfinder barrel
You can raise this up or rotate when required by the situation.
g Tally indicator
Lights up when recording is started by a press of the REC START button on this camcorder, the VTR button on the lens, or the VTR button on the remote control unit. When an abnormality occurs, the tally indicator flashes to indicate a warning.
h PEAKING control
Turning this knob 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.
a Connector
Connect to the VF connector (26-pin) on the camcorder.
b Slide stopper
Prevents the viewfinder from coming off the camcorder when it is slid from side to side.
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: Display a zebra pattern. OFF: Do not display a zebra pattern.
m DISPLAY switch
ON: Display text information.
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OFF: Do not display text information.
n MIRROR switch
The image display on the monitor screen be comes reversed horizontally or vertically when the viewfinder barrel is raised up or rotated.
L/R: Reverse the image horizontally. OFF: Do not reverse the image. B/T: Reverse the image vertically.
o Viewfinder cable
p Microphone holder

Viewfinder Screen Display

The viewfinder screen displays not only the v ideo picture but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating status, a center marker, a safety zone marker, etc. When the menu screen is not displayed and the DISPLAY switch is set to ON, the items for which an ON setting was made with “OPERATION” > “Super Impose” in the setup menu or with related switches are displayed at the top and bottom of the screen. Not only these indications are displayed on the viewfinder screen, but a menu setting enables them to be output as video signals.
Top of viewfinder screen
E
x
a Extender indicator
Indicates the setting of the digital extender function (when optional CBK-CE01 is installed) of this camcorder and the setting of the lens extender.
EX: The lens extender is on. 08: The lens shrinker is on. x2D: The digital extender function of this
camcorder is on.
Ex2D: The lens extender and the digital extender
function of this camcorder are both on. Digital extender function can be turned on or off by an assignable switch to which Digital Extender is assigned.
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t
.
b Zoom position (when the lens is
mounted)
Indicates the zoom position of the zoom lens in the range from 0 to 99.
c Focus position (when the serial lens is
mounted)
Indicates the focus position as distance to the subject (in units of m).
d Green tally indicator
Lights when the camcorder is the following states.
• “MAINTENANCE” > “Camera Config” > “HD SDI Remote I/F” is set to “G-Tally” in the setup menu and a recording control signal is output from the HD/SD SDI OUT connector.
• Green tally signal received (when a camera adaptor is mounted on the camcorder and a camera control unit is connected)
e Media status
Displays the name of the currently active media slot (A or B).
f Recording mode/operation status
indicator
Indicator Meaning
zREC Recording in progress STBY Standby for recording
zCACHE Standby in Picture Cache mode zINT REC Recording in progress in
Interval Rec mode
zINT STBY Standby for next recording in
Interval Rec mode
INT STBY Standby in Interval Rec mode zFRM REC Recording in progress in Frame
Rec mode
zFRM STBY Standby for next recording in
Frame Rec mode
FRM STBY Standby in Frame Rec mode zS&Q REC Recording in progress in Slow
& Quick Motion mode
S&Q STBY Standby in Slow & Quick
Motion mode
zCALL Being called from a connected
device
BREVIEW During recording review
g Wireless receiver reception level
When a wireless receiver is installed in the camcorder, “W” appears together with the following four segment reception level indicators for each of the channels (1 to 4) that can be used by the receiver. In normal situation: The number of white
segments indicates the strength of the signal level.
Muting (for an analog receiver) or error rate
aggravation (for a digital receiver): The
number of gray segments indicates the strength of the signal level.
Reception level over peak: “P” is displayed
instead of the indicators.
1)
Tuner battery is low: The channel number and
indicator of the corresponding channel
1)
flash.
1) When an optional DWR-S02D is used
h Battery remaining/voltage display
Type of powe r source
InfoLithium battery
Anton Bauer battery
Other type than above
Indicator
Remaining battery capacity icon and remaining recording time Remaining battery capacity (% indication) Input voltage
i External power input
Appears when power is supplied from an external power source connected to the DC IN connector.
j ALAC (automatic lens aberration
correction) status
Appears when “ALAC” (see page 145) of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to “AUTO,” and an ALAC compatible lens is attached to the camcorder.
k Color temperature
Displays a color temperature calculated from the gain of R and B, in the range 1.5 K to 50.0 K (in steps of 0.1 K). The +/– signs may be displayed depending on the “Offset White” setting (see page 127).
No display: “Offset White” is “Off.” +: The value of “Offset White” is greater than
3200K.
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–: The value of “Offset White” is less than
STD
3200K.
l Number of system lines
Indicates the number of system lines (1080/720/ 576/480) of video currently being recorded or played back.
Bottom of viewfinder screen
m Video format
Indicates the video format (see page 44). The video aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) can also be displayed when the recording format is set to DVCAM.
n Depth of field indicator (when the serial
lens is mounted) Error/warning indicator
A bar indicates the depth of field. The display unit is meters or feet, as selected on “OPERATION” > “Display On/Off” > “Lens Info” in the setup menu. An error or warning message is displayed here depending on the situation.
Under this area, you can also display the name of the next clip to be recorded (see page 130).
o Special recording mode indicator
The following is displayed when the camcorder is in a special recording mode.
• Frame Rec (frame recording mode)
• Interval Rec (interval recording mode)
• S&Q Motion (Slow & Quick Motion mode)
p Special recording mode settings
indicator
Appears when the camcorder is in a special recording mode.
E
x
t
.
a TLCS iris control mode
Icon TLCS control mode
Backlight mode
STD
Standard mode
Spotlight mode
b Focus adjustment mode (when the auto
focus lens is mounted)
Indicates the current focus adjustment mode of the camcorder.
• AF (Auto Focus mode)
• MF (Manual Focus mode)
• MF* (Manual Focus mode when the MF Assist function is on)
• Full MF (Full Manual Focus mode)
c External device control
“Rec2” is displayed when “MAINTENANCE” > “Camera Config” > “HD SDI Remote I/F” is set to “Chara” in the setup menu and a recording control signal is output from the HD/SD SDI OUT connector. “Rec2-P” is displayed when “MAINTENANCE” > “Camera Config” > “HD SDI Remote I/F” is set to “Para Rec” in the setup menu and synchronized recording is performed with a compatible device.
d Operation status of connected i.LINK
device
Indicator Meaning
zREC HDV recording in progress STBY Standby for HDV recording
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Indicator Meaning
zREC DV recording in progress STBY Standby for DV recording
e Video level indicator [M]
Suitable ND filter indicator Clip uploading status indicator
An indication is displayed together with an appropriate ND filter position number when the light level of the subject is too high or too low. Indicates the status for clip uploading when an optional CBK-WA101 Wireless Adapter is connected.
f Timecode
Caution message
Indicates the elapsed recording/playback time, timecode, user bits data or other information selected by the DISPLAY switch (see page 16). Also indicates a caution message when caution is required such as when you try to change settings.
g Brightness level
Indicates the average brightness level (%) of the detection area.
n White balance memory
Indicates the currently selected white balance automatic adjustment memory.
AT W: ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) mode W:A : Memory A mode W:B : Memory B mode W:P : Preset mode 3200: When the assignable switch to which Color
Temp SW 3200K has been assigned is on
4300: When the assignable switch to which Color
Temp SW 4300K has been assigned is on
5600: When the assignable switch to which Color
Temp SW 5600K has been assigned is on
6300: When the assignable switch to which Color
Temp SW 6300K has been assigned is on
o Gain value
Indicates the gain value (in dB) of the video amplifier, as set by the GAIN selector.
p Recording status indicator
When “OPERATION” > “Super Impose” > “Super (Rec Status Indicator)” is set to “On” in the setup menu, B marks are displayed as the recording proceeds.
h External input source
Indicates the type of external input signal (HDV) to be recorded.
i External input setting indicator
Indicates “EXT” when an external input is recorded.
j Media remaining space indicator for
the CBK-WA101 Wireless Adapter (not supplied)
k USB media icon indicator (see page 177)
or status indicator of the CBK-WA101 Wireless Adapter (not supplied)
l Electric color temperature filter
Appears when the CC 5600K function is set to on.
m Filter indicator
Indicates the currently selected ND filter position number (see page 12). When Electrical CC is assigned to an assignable switch, the electrical filter position (A/B/C/D) appears to the right of the ND filter position (1 to
4).
q Shutter
Indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode.
For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 51).
r Audio level meters
Indicate the audio levels of channel 1 and channel
2.
s Remaining media capacity
Indicates the recordi ng time remaining for each of the media loaded in the slots. The available time for recording with the current video format (recording bit rate) is calculated according to the remaining space of each media and indicated in time units of minutes. A lock icon appears if the media is write-protected.
t Histogram
Shows a pixel distribution of video luminance (HD mode only).
u Flashband reduce status indicator
Appears when “Flashband Reduce” (see page 125) of the OPERATION menu is set to
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“On” and the flashband reduce function is activated.
v Iris position indicator (when the lens is
mounted)
Indicates the iris position and the setting for iris override (reference value for the lens iris) (see page 53). The iris override setting is indicated by four segments indicator as follows.
Reference value
+0.25
+0.5 xxLeft two segments are lit
+0.75 xxxLeft two segments and lower
+1 xxxxAll segments are lit gray.
Indicator
Lower left segment is lit
x
gray.
gray.
right segment are lit gray.
–0.25
–0.5 ssLeft two segments are lit
–0.75 sssLeft two segments and lower
–1 ssssAll segments are lit white.
Lower left segment is lit
s
white.
white.
right segment are lit white.
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Chapter2 Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply

• During recording and playback (while the ACCESS lamp on the right-side panel is lit in blue and the ACCESS lamp in the card slot section is lit in orange), be careful never to remove the battery pack.
• Make sure to power the camcorder off b efore replacing the battery pack.
For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below.
• BP-L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack
• AC power using the AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor
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.

Using a Battery Pack

Press the battery pack against the back of the camcorder, aligning the line on the side of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder. Then slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow aligns with the line on the camcorder. To detach the battery pack, pull the battery pack up by holding the release button in.
Note
The battery pack operating time depends on the frequency of use of the battery pack, and the ambient temperature when used.
Before use, charge the battery pack with a charger suitable for each battery.
For details on the battery charging procedure, refer to the battery charger operation manual.
Note on using the battery pack
A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged.
Notes
• If the battery pack is not attached correctly, the terminal may be damaged.

Using AC Power

Mount an AC-DN2B/DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply. The AC-DN2B/DN10 can supply up to 100 W of power.
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Attaching the Viewfinder

CAUTION
When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire.

Attaching the Supplied Viewfinder

2 Couple the viewfinder connector to the
VF connector (26-pin).
VF connector (26-pin)
Note
When attaching the viewfinder, take note of the following points.
• Be sure to power off the camcorder before coupling the viewfinder connector to the camcorder’s VF connector (26-pin). If you make this connection when the camcorder power is on, the viewfinder may not function properly.
• Couple the viewfinder connector firmly to the camcorder’s VF connector (26-pin). If the coupling is loose, noise may appear on the video or the tally indicator may not operate properly.
1 1 Loosen the viewfinder left-to-right
positioning ring, viewfinder to the viewfinder fitting shoe, and 3 tighten the viewfinder left­to-right positioning ring.
2 attach the
Slide stopper
Left-to-right positioning ring
Upward
Detaching the viewfinder
You can detach the viewfinder by following the attaching procedure in reverse order. But there is an additional action to take: when detaching the viewfinder from the fitting shoe, pull up the stopper (see page 30).

Adjusting the Viewfinder Position

To adjust the viewfinder left-to-right position, loosen the left-to-right positioning ring, and to adjust the front-to-back position, loosen the front­to-back positioning knob.
Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring
Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob
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