Sony PXW-X500 Instruction Manual

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SOLID-STATE MEMORY CAMCORDER

PXW-X500

OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 7)

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Before Using This Unit ................................................................................ 9

Chapter 1 : Overview

Features ...................................................................................................... 10

Locations and Functions of Parts............................................................. 12

Power Supply .................................................................................. 12

Accessory Attachments................................................................... 12

Operation and Connectors Section.................................................. 14

Screen Display............................................................................................ 24

LCD Monitor Information Screen (Status Display)........................ 24

Viewfinder Screen........................................................................... 25

Chapter 2 : Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply ........................................................................ 32

Using a Battery Pack....................................................................... 32

Using AC Power ............................................................................. 33

Attaching the Viewfinder .......................................................................... 33

Attaching the Viewfinder................................................................ 33

Adjusting the Viewfinder Position.................................................. 34

Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket ........................ 34

Detaching the Eyepiece................................................................... 35

Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen................................... 36

Using the Camcorder for the First Time................................................. 37

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens............................................................ 38

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length................................................. 38

Preparing the Audio Input System .......................................................... 39

Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector...................... 39

Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors................ 40

Attaching a Portable Wireless Tuner (for use with wireless

microphone).............................................................................. 41

Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment....................................... 43

Tripod Mounting ....................................................................................... 44

Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 45

Using the Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 45

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Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position....................................................... 46

Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings

Setting the Video Format .......................................................................... 47

Selecting the File System................................................................ 51

Switching the System Frequency.................................................... 51

Switching the Video Format ........................................................... 51

Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance ................................... 52

Adjusting the Black Balance........................................................... 52

Adjusting the White Balance .......................................................... 53

Setting the Electronic Shutter................................................................... 55

Shutter Modes ................................................................................. 55

Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed............................... 55

Setting Auto Iris......................................................................................... 57

Adjusting the Audio Level ........................................................................ 59

Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs

from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 Connectors........................... 59

Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector.... 60

Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4 ........................................... 60

Setting Time Data ...................................................................................... 61

Setting the Timecode....................................................................... 61

Setting the User Bits........................................................................ 62

Synchronizing the Timecode........................................................... 62

Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status

Screens)................................................................................................. 64

Chapter 4 : Shooting

Handling SxS Memory Cards................................................................... 67

Handling SD Cards for Saving Configuration Data............................... 71

About SxS Memory Cards .............................................................. 67

Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory Cards...................................... 68

Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Use.......................................... 69

Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards................................. 69

Checking the Remaining Recording Time...................................... 70

Restoring SxS Memory Cards......................................................... 70

Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards ................................................. 71

Inserting/Ejecting SD Cards for Saving Configuration Data.......... 72

Checking the Remaining Capacity.................................................. 72

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Using a Media Adaptor ............................................................................. 72

XQD Memory Cards....................................................................... 72

SD Cards ......................................................................................... 73

Basic Operations........................................................................................ 74

Playing Recorded Clips................................................................... 75

Advanced Operations ................................................................................ 76

Recording Shot Marks..................................................................... 76

Setting Clip Flags............................................................................ 76

Recording Retroactive Images (Picture Cache Rec Function)........ 77

Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval Rec Function).................... 78

Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion ............................................. 79

Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec Function ........................ 81

Recording Video Simultaneously to Two SxS Memory Cards

(Simul Rec)............................................................................... 82

Recording Proxy Data ............................................................................... 83

Proxy Recording using the Camcorder........................................... 83

SD Cards ......................................................................................... 83

Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards ................................................. 83

Checking the Remaining Capacity.................................................. 84

Recording Proxy Data..................................................................... 84

Changing Proxy Recording Settings............................................... 85

Checking Proxy Recording Settings ............................................... 85

Planning Metadata Operations ................................................................ 85

Loading a Planning Metadata File into Camcorder’s Internal

Memory when Recording a Clip............................................... 85

Defining Clip Names in Planning Metadata ................................... 86

Defining Shot Mark Names in Planning Metadata ......................... 87

Operating via the REMOTE Connector.................................................. 88

Adjusting the Camcorder from the Remote Control Unit............... 88

Operating the Menu from the RM-B170......................................... 90

Major Functions Supported on the RCP-1001/1501, RM-B170..... 91

Obtaining Location Information (GPS)................................................... 94

Connecting Devices using Wireless LAN................................................. 95

Attaching the IFU-WLM3............................................................... 96

Attaching the CBK-WA02.............................................................. 96

Connecting using Wireless LAN Access Point Mode (Wi-Fi

Access Point Mode).................................................................. 98

Connecting using Wireless LAN Station Mode (Wi-Fi Station

Mode)........................................................................................ 99

Connecting to the Internet ...................................................................... 100

Preparations for Connecting Using a Modem or LAN Cable....... 100

Connecting Using a Modem.......................................................... 102

Connecting Using a LAN Cable ................................................... 102

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Connecting Using Wireless LAN Station Mode (Wi-Fi Station

mode) ...................................................................................... 104

Connecting Using a Device........................................................... 104

Connecting to an Access Point using the Setup Menu.................. 104

Network Functions and Network Connection Settings Support ... 106

Transferring Files.................................................................................... 107

Preparation .................................................................................... 107

Selecting and Transferring Files ................................................... 107

Transmitting Streaming Video and Audio............................................ 109

Preparation .................................................................................... 109

Starting Streaming......................................................................... 109

Stopping Streaming....................................................................... 110

High-Quality Streaming Using Network Client Mode......................... 110

Setting Network Client Mode ....................................................... 110

Wi-Fi Remote Control............................................................................. 112

Displaying the Wi-Fi Remote Control.......................................... 112

Wi-Fi Remote Screen.................................................................... 113

Web Menu ................................................................................................ 115

Streaming Format Settings............................................................ 115

Monitoring Settings....................................................................... 116

Streaming Settings ........................................................................ 116

Proxy Format Settings................................................................... 117

Wireless LAN Station Settings ..................................................... 117

Wired LAN Settings...................................................................... 118

Transfer (Upload) Settings............................................................ 119

Monitoring File Transfers (Job List)............................................. 121

Chapter 5 : Clip Operations

Clip Operations on the Thumbnail Screen............................................ 122

Thumbnail Screen ......................................................................... 122

Playing Clips................................................................................. 123

Basic Thumbnail Menu Operations .............................................. 124

Protecting Clips............................................................................. 125

Copying Clips ............................................................................... 125

Deleting Clips................................................................................ 126

Displaying Clip Properties............................................................ 127

Adding/Deleting Clip Flags on Clips............................................ 127

Filtering Clips Displayed using the Filtered Clip Screen.............. 128

Adding/Deleting Essence Marks in Clips..................................... 128

Filtering Clips (Frames) using the Essence Mark Thumbnail

Screen...................................................................................... 129

Changing the Index Picture of a Clip............................................ 129

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Thumbnail Menu........................................................................... 130

Chapter 6 : Menu Display and Settings

Setup Menu Organization....................................................................... 131

User Menu..................................................................................... 131

Operation Menu ............................................................................ 131

Paint Menu .................................................................................... 131

Thumbnail menu ........................................................................... 132

Maintenance Menu........................................................................ 132

File Menu ...................................................................................... 132

Basic Setup Menu Operations ................................................................ 133

Editing the User Menu ............................................................................ 137

Displaying the Edit User Menu Screen......................................... 137

Adding Items and Sub-Items......................................................... 137

Editing Sub-Items.......................................................................... 137

Deleting Items............................................................................... 138

Moving Items ................................................................................ 138

Restoring the User Menu to Factory Default State ....................... 139

Menu List.................................................................................................. 140

User Menu (Factory Default Configuration)................................. 140

Operation Menu ............................................................................ 141

Paint Menu .................................................................................... 156

Maintenance Menu........................................................................ 164

File Menu ...................................................................................... 178

Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches ......................................... 182

Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 0 Switch ........ 182

Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 Switch ........ 183

Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 1 and 3

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

TEMP. Button......................................................................... 183

Functions That Can Be Assigned to the RET Button on the

Lens......................................................................................... 185

Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Saving and Loading Settings................................................................... 187

Saving and Loading User Files............................................................... 188

Saving User Files .......................................................................... 188

Loading User Files........................................................................ 188

Saving and Loading User Menu Item Files ........................................... 189

Saving User Menu Item Files........................................................ 189

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Loading User Menu Item Files ..................................................... 189

Saving and Loading ALL Files............................................................... 190

Saving Settings Data as an ALL file............................................. 190

Loading Settings Data................................................................... 190

Restoring All Current Settings to Preset Values........................... 190

Saving All Current Settings as Preset Values ............................... 190

Resetting Current Settings and Preset Values to Factory Default

Settings.................................................................................... 191

Saving and Loading Scene Files ............................................................. 191

Saving Scene Files ........................................................................ 191

Loading Scene Files...................................................................... 192

Saving and Loading Reference Files...................................................... 193

Saving Reference Files.................................................................. 193

Loading a Reference File from an SD Card.................................. 193

Resetting Current Settings and Preset Values to Factory Default

Settings.................................................................................... 193

Saving and Loading Lens Files............................................................... 194

Setting Lens File Data................................................................... 194

Saving Lens Files.......................................................................... 194

Loading Lens Files........................................................................ 194

Loading Lens Files Automatically................................................ 195

Saving and Loading Gamma Files ......................................................... 195

Checking the Current Gamma File Settings (File Names)............ 195

Loading User Gamma Files from an SD Card.............................. 195

Resetting User Gamma Files to Initial State................................. 195

Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors ............................................................... 197

Managing/Editing Clips with a Computer............................................ 198

Using the ExpressCard Slot of a Computer .................................. 198

USB Connection with a Computer................................................ 199

Connecting Portable Storage/USB Media..................................... 200

Configuring a Shooting and Recording System.................................... 203

Tally and Call Indicators............................................................... 203

Recording External Input Signals and Return Display ....................... 206

Chapter 9 : Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder............................................................................ 209

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Appendix

Maintenance............................................................................................. 209

Cleaning the Viewfinder ............................................................... 209

Note about the Battery Terminals ................................................. 210

Error/Warning System............................................................................ 211

Error Display................................................................................. 211

Warning Display ........................................................................... 211

Caution and Operation Confirmation Display .............................. 213

Messages Displayed During Operation.................................................. 214

Items Saved in User Data........................................................................ 222

User Menu..................................................................................... 222

Operation Menu ............................................................................ 222

Paint Menu .................................................................................... 226

Thumbnail Menu........................................................................... 229

Maintenance Menu........................................................................ 230

File Menu ...................................................................................... 235

Special Recording Support by Recording Format ............................... 237

Picture Cache Rec Mode Settings .......................................................... 238

Usage Precautions.................................................................................... 239

Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock...................................... 242

Specifications............................................................................................ 242

General .......................................................................................... 242

Input/Output Section ..................................................................... 245

Camera Section ............................................................................. 245

Audio Section................................................................................ 246

Display Section ............................................................................. 246

Media Section................................................................................ 246

Accessories.................................................................................... 246

Related Equipment........................................................................ 246

Chart of Peripheral Devices and Accessories........................................ 249

MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License .............................................. 250

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ................................................. 250

Open Software Licenses .......................................................................... 255

Trademarks.............................................................................................. 256

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Before Using This Unit

After purchasing the Sony PXW-X500 SolidState Memory Camcorder, it is necessary to set the date and time of the internal clock and to set the user language.

For details about how to make settings, see “Using the Camcorder for the First Time” (page 37).

Note

Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PXW-X500 (referred to as the “camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.

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Chapter1 Overview

Features

/3-inch type Power HAD FX CCD

Employs a 2/3-inch type IT (Interline Transfer) progressive scan image sensor, with 2.20 megapixels for Full HD (1920×1080) resolution, and a newly developed signal processor LSI that achieves a high sensitivity of F11 (1080/59.94i) or F12 (1080/50i) for shooting high quality video.

Multi-format support

In addition to conventional MPEG HD, MPEG IMX, and DVCAM, the camcorder also supports recording in high-definition XAVC HD format, MPEG-4 SStP format employed in the HDCAM SR, Apple ProRes format, Avid DNxHD® format, allowing the camcorder to be used in a wide range of applications for recording material (see page 47).

* Installation of the PXWK-501 Codec Option and

PXWK-502 Codec Option Key, available separately, is required for Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD® formats.

Slow & Quick Motion function

Supports slow and quick motion shooting as a special recording function. This function allows you to obtain special video effects when shooting slow-moving or fast-moving subjects. You can shoot full HD 1920×1080 resolution video at frame rates of up to 1080/120P (see page 79).

Digital extender function

Equipped with a maximum 4× digital extender function. Extends the zoom range electrically to prevent the drop in sensitivity (F-drop) that occurs in a conventional lens extender lens. It can also be used together with a lens extender.

Picture Cache Rec function

The camcorder always maintains a cache of video and audio data for a set interval (maximum of 15 seconds) in internal storage memory when shooting, allowing you to record several seconds of footage before actually starting to record.

Time-lapse recording (Interval Rec) function

Using this function to shoot slow-moving subjects allows you to capture the movement of the subject for a shorter playback time. You can use this function, for example, to record the construction of a building or to observe the growth of a plant.

Simultaneous recording function

You can record the same video simultaneously onto two SxS memory cards using the simultaneous recording function. This is useful for making a video backup while shooting (see page 82).

Network function

The wireless LAN connection function and the supplied IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module enable you to configure and operate the camcorder from a smartphone or tablet (see page 95). Wired LAN connection is also supported using a CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN Adaptor (option, 5 GHz) and a CBK-NA1 Network Adaptor (option).

Camcorder shooting/recording system configuration

A shooting/recording system can be configured using the pre-installed 50-pin interface, mounting a CA-FB70/TX70 HD Camera Adaptor on the camcorder, and connecting to a CCU (see page 203).

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GPS function

The camcorder can record location information and time information for recorded video using a built-in GPS module, enabling you to trace shooting locations in post-production (see page 94).

External input signal recording and return display function

An external input recording function is included as standard for recording SDI input signals (see page 206). You can also display an external input as a return signal on the viewfinder screen and LCD monitor (see page 206).

Other functions

• The ALAC (automatic lens aberration correction) function greatly reduces specific patterns of chromatic aberration caused by the lens (see page 169).

• The contrast of the video can be appropriately adjusted using the gamma correction function, which utilizes the dynamic range of the Power HAD CCD sensor (see page 158). You can also create customized gamma curves using user gammas (see page 195).

• The focus assist function provides for easier focusing in the viewfinder (see page 27).

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Locations and Functions of Parts

Power Supply

a LIGHT (video light) switch

Determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT connector (see page 13) is turned on and off. AUTO : When the POWER switch of the video

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

MANUAL: You can turn the video light on or off

manually, using its own switch.

Note

When the camcorder is set for recording in Picture Cache Rec 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).

output terminal of the BC-L70, BC-L70A, BC-L160, BC-L500, or another battery charger.

d DC OUT 12V (DC power output)

connector (4-pin, female)

Supplies power for an optional WRR-855S/860C/ 861/862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner or HDVF-750/L770 Viewfinder (maximum 1.8 A).

e Battery attachment shoe

Attach a BP-FLX75 Battery Pack. Alternatively, you can attach an AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor to operate the camcorder from an AC power supply.

For details, see “Preparing a Power Supply” (page 32).

For details, see “Attaching a Portable Wireless Tuner (for use with wireless microphone)” (page 41).

Note

For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the BP-FLX75 Battery Pack.

f Camera adaptor connector

Enables connection of a CA-TX70/FB70 HD Camera Adaptor. To connect an adaptor, remove the cover.

Accessory Attachments

b POWER switch

Turns the main power supply on (?) and off (1).

c DC IN (DC power input) connector

(XLR type, 4-pin, male)

To operate the camcorder from an AC power supply, connect an optional DC power cord to this terminal and then connect the cord to the DC

a Shoulder strap fitting

Attach the supplied shoulder strap (see page 45).

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b Accessory shoe

Attach an optional accessory, such as a video light (see page 45).

c Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

lever

Adjust the viewfinder position in the front-toback direction (see page 34).

d Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of the viewfinder (see page 34).

e Viewfinder attachment shoe

Attach the viewfinder (see page 33).

f VF (viewfinder) connectors (26-pin,

rectangular and 20-pin, round)

The analog interface connector (20-pin) is for connection of an HDVF series viewfinder, and the digital interface connector (26-pin) is for connection of a CBK-VF02 HD viewfinder. Use a connection cable to connect your viewfinder to the corresponding connector.

Notes

• Do not connect viewfinders to both connectors at the same time.

• When connecting or disconnecting an interface cable to this connector, power off the camcorder first.

g Lens mount securing rubber

After locking the lens in position using the lens locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the two projections. This fixes the lens mount, preventing it from coming loose.

h Viewfinder front-to-back positioning

knob (LOCK knob)

Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the viewfinder (see page 34).

i Attachment for optional microphone

holder

Attach an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder (see page 40).

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

female)

A video light with a maximum power consumption of 50 W, such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent, can be connected (see page 45).

l Lens cable clamp

Clamp the lens cable.

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

connector (XLR type, 5-pin, female)

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

n LENS connector (12-pin)

Connect the lens cable to this connector.

Note

When connecting or disconnecting the lens cable to this connector, power off the camcorder first.

o Tripod mount

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

p Lens mount (special bayonet mount)

Attach the lens.

Consult a Sony service representative for information about available lenses.

q Lens locking lever

After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position. After locking the lens, be sure to use the lens mount securing rubber to prevent the lens from becoming detached.

r Lens mount cap

Remove by pushing the lens locking lever up. When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for protection from dust.

j Shoulder pad

Raise the shoulder pad fixing lever to adjust the position in the front-to-rear direction. Adjust the position for maximum convenience when operating the camcorder on your shoulder (see page 46).

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Operation and Connectors Section

Front

a REC START (recording start) button

Press to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The operation 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 55).

c FILTER knob

Switches between four ND filters built into this camcorder.

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

FILTER knob setting

1 CLEAR

2 1/4 ND (attenuates light to

3 1/16 ND (attenuates light to

4 1/64 ND (attenuates light to

ND filter

approximately

/4)

/16)

/64)

You can change a Maintenance menu setting so that different white balance settings can be stored for different FILTER knob 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 53).

d MENU knob

Changes the item selection or a setting within the menu (see page 133).

e AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/

black balance adjustment) switch

Activates the automatic white/black balance adjustment functions. WHITE: Adjust the white balance automatically.

If the WHITE BAL switch (see page 16) 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.

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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 canceled 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 canceled and the black balance setting returns to the original setting.

f MIC (microphone) LEVEL knob

Adjusts the input level of audio channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 (see page 59).

Right side (near the front)

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

You can assign the desired functions to these switches using Operation >Assignable Switch in the setup menu (see page 182). Off is assigned to the ASSIGN. 1/2/3 switches as the factory default setting. The ASSIGN. 1/3 switches are provided with an indicator to show whether a function is assigned to the switch (ON) or not (OFF).

b COLOR TEMP. (color temperature)

button

You can use this button to change the color temperature when shooting (factory default). It can be used as an assignable switch (see page 183).

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 [Set], the alarm tone is audible even when this volume control is at the minimum position.

ALARM

Minimum

Maximum

d MONITOR (monitor volume

adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or 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.

Lower switch: CH-1/2

Upper switch Audio output

CH-1/CH-3 Channel 1 audio

MIX Channels 1 and 2 mixed audio

CH-2/CH-4 Channel 2 audio

(stereo)

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Lower switch: CH-3/4

Upper switch Audio output

CH-1/CH-3 Channel 3 audio

MIX Channels 3 and 4 mixed audio

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.)

(stereo)

f ASSIGN. (assignable) 0 switch

You can assign a function using Operation >Assignable Switch in the setup menu (see page 182). Off is assigned to these switches when the camcorder is shipped from the factory. This is a momentary type switch. Each press of the switch turns the function assigned to this switch on or off.

g GAIN switch

Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions during shooting. The gain values corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be selected using Operation >Gain Switch in the setup menu (see page 148) (factory settings are L=0dB, M=6dB, and H=12dB). When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

h OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic

contrast control) switch

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

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

this is selected, you can switch DCC

on and

off.

1) DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control):

Against a very bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the subject, objects in the background will be lost in the glare. The DCC function will suppress the high intensity and restore much of the lost detail. It is particularly effective for shooting in the following cases.

• Shooting people in the shade on a sunny day

• Shooting a subject indoors, against a background through a window

• Any high contrast scene

i WHITE BAL (white balance memory)

switch

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

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

A or B: Recall the white balance adjustment

settings already stored in A or B. Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch (see page 14) to the WHITE position to automatically adjust the white balance and save the adjustment settings in memory A or memory B.

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.

Note

It may not be possible to adjust to the appropriate colors using ATW, depending on the lighting and subject conditions.

Examples:

• When a single color dominates the subject, such as sky,

sea, ground, or flowers.

• When the subject is under a light source of extremely

high or extremely low color temperature.

If execution of automatic tracing by the ATW function takes an unacceptably long time or only results in an inadequate effect, then execute the AWB function.

j MENU ON/OFF switch

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

Note

It is not possible to turn off the menu screen by closing the cover.

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k MENU CANCEL/PRST (preset) /

ESCAPE switch

To use the switch, open the cover. This switch has different functions depending on whether or not a menu is displayed.

Use the switch in the following way when the menu is displayed. 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 canceled. 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 canceled 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.

Use the switch in the following way when the menu is not displayed. CANCEL/PRST: 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 64). The window consists of eight pages, which are switched each time the switch is pushed upward.

ESCAPE: To clear the page, push this switch

down to the OFF position.

l UTILITY SD card slot

Insert an SD card for saving camcorder settings.

m ACCESS indicator

Lights up orange when the SD card is being accessed.

Right side (near the rear)

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 211). 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.

n Switch cover

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

b LCD monitor

Displays remaining battery capacity, remaining media capacity, audio levels, time data, and so on. It also allows you to check camera and playback pictures (see page 24).

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You can adjust the position and angle of the LCD monitor.

c WARNING indicator

Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs (see page 211).

d ACCESS indicator

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

e Protective cover of the audio control

section

Open to access the audio control section (see page 19).

i F FWD (fast forward) button and

indicator

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

j PREV (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 preceding clip (or the first frame of the current clip when no preceding clips exist).

k STOP button

Press this button to stop playback.

l NEXT button

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

f Protective cover of the thumbnail

screen operation section

Open to access the thumbnail screen operation section (see page 19).

g F REV (fast reverse) button and

indicator

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

h PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator

Press this button to view playback video images using the viewfinder screen or the LCD monitor. The indicator lights during playback. Press this button again during playback to pause, outputting a still image. At this time the indicator flashes 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.

m DISP SEL (display selection)/EXPAND

(expand function) button

With each press of this button, the display in the LCD monitor changes as follows.

Display indication Description

Video with superimposed information (CHAR)

Video without superimposed information (MONI)

Status display (STATUS)

(see page 24)

The LCD monitor displays the same text information as the viewfinder.

Only the video appears.

Counter indications, warnings, audio levels, and similar information appear. No video image appears.

The EXPAND button function will be supported in a future upgrade.

n HOLD (display hold) button

Pressing this button instan tly freezes the time d ata displayed in the LCD monitor. (The timecode generator continues running .) Pressing this button again releases the hold.

For details of the time data display, see page 24.

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o RESET/RETURN button

Resets the value shown in the time data display in the LCD monitor. According to the settings of the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch (see page 20) and the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch (see page 19), this button resets the display as follows.

Switch settings 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 61).

button operation

Reset counter to 00:00:00:00.

Reset timecode to 00:00:00:00.

Reset user bits data 00:00:00:00.

This button returns to the previous screen when pressed during thumbnail screen display or essence mark thumbnail screen display.

p DISPLAY switch

This cycles the data displayed in the time data display in the LCD monitor through the sequence COUNTER, TC, and U-BIT (see page 24). COUNTER: Display recording/playback

duration counter.

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

q BRIGHT (brightness) button

Switches the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight. Each press of the button selects the next setting in the order shown in the following table. If you press the button with the LCD monitor off, the LCD backlight comes on in the H state.

Setting LCD monitor backlight

H High (select this to view the LCD

monitor outdoors in the daytime)

M Brightness between H and L

L Low (select this to view the LCD

monitor indoors or outdoors at night)

OFF Off (the display is also off)

Thumbnail screen operations section and audio control section

a Thumbnail indicator

This lights when the thumbnail screen is displayed.

b THUMBNAIL button

Press this button to display the thumbnail screen (see page 122) 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 124). When the menu is displayed, press this button to select an item or to confirm the setting change.

d MENU button

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

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

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explained below, depending on the position of the switch. F-RUN: Timecode keeps advancing, regardless

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

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

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

For details, see “Setting the Timecode” (page 61).

For details, see “Setting the User Bits” (page 62).

f LEVEL CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (audio

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

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

g AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 (audio

channel 3/4 adjustment method selection) switches

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

AUTO : Automatic adjustment MANUAL: Manual adjustment

h ESSENCE MARK button

By pressing this button when a thumbnail display is on the screen, you can view the following thumbnail displays of the essence-marked frames of the selected clip, depending on the item selected in a list displayed on the screen. All: Thumbnail display of all frames marked with

essence marks.

Rec Start: Thumbnail display of frames marked

with Rec Start marks and of the first frames of clips (when the first frames are not marked with Rec Start 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 a clip is recorded using planning metadata that defines names for shot mark 0 to shot mark 9, the selection options in the list are displayed by the defined names.

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 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 a

portable wireless tuner if one is attached

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Left side and upper section

a ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches

You can assign the desired functions to these switches using Operation >Assignable Switch in the setup menu (see page 183). Off is assigned to these switches when the camcorder is shipped from the factory.

b GPS module

Contains a built-in GPS module.

For details, see“Obtaining Location Information (GPS)” (page 94).

Note

Do not grasp this part of the camcorder when the GPS function is in use.

c 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 ExpressCard slot is connected to this connector, every memory card inserted in the camcorder is recognized as a drive on the computer.

d External device connector

Connect to a PSZ-HA/HB/HC series Portable Storage HDD (option), PSZ-SA25 Portable Storage SSD (option), a general-purpose external USB HDD, or USB flash drive to copy clips from the recording media inserted in an SxS card slot of the camcorder to USB media.

Note

This connector should be used only for connecting the type of devices above. It cannot be used for connecting a USB hub or other devices.

e USB wireless LAN module connector

Connect to IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module (supplied), CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN Adaptor (option), CBK-NA1 Network Adaptor (option), or modem (option) to enable communications with wireless LAN devices and networks. It also supports wired communication on a network by connecting a CBK-NA1 Network Adaptor (option) and a LAN cable (sold separately).

For details, see “Connecting Devices using Wireless LAN” (page 95).

For details, see “Connecting to the Internet” (page 100).

f SxS memory card slots

These two slots (A and B) can receive SxS memory cards or other recording media (see page 68).

g ACCESS indicator

Indicates the state of slots A and B (see page 68). You can check whether the indicators are lit even when the slot cover is closed.

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h EJECT (SxS memory card) button

To remove the recording media from the slot, press the EJECT button to release the lock, then press the button once more. This makes the media come out of the slot partially (see page 69).

i Slot cover

Slide to the left and right to open and close.

j PROXY SD card slot

Insert an SD card for recording proxy data.

k ACCESS indicator

Lights up orange when the SD card is being accessed.

l SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card

select) button

When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card slots A and B, press this button to select the card you want to use (see page 69).

m HDMI connector

Connect an HDMI device, such as a monitor or recording unit, to output HD or SD HDMI video and audio signals.

n 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. The supported reference signals vary depending on the current system frequency as shown in the following table.

System frequency Supported reference signals

59.94i 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i

59.94P 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i

50i 1080/50i, 576/50i

50P 1080/50i, 576/50i

29.97P 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i

25P 1080/50i, 576/50i

23.98P 1080/23.98PsF

o 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 61).

p VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type)

Outputs video signals for monitoring.

q TC OUT (timecode output) connector

(BNC type)

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

Rear

a TALLY (back tally) indicator (red)

Lights up during recording. It will not light if the TALLY switch is set to OFF. It also flashes when the WARNING indicator (see page 18) operates. 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 211).

b TALLY switch

Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator function.

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c EARPHONE jack (stereo, minijack)

You can monitor the E-E sound during recording and playback sound during playback. When an alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound through the earphone. Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker. You can select monaural or stereo using Maintenance >Audio >Headphone Out in the setup menu.

Note

Use monaural (2-pole) or stereo (3-pole) type earphones. Use of other earphones may damage the camcorder.

d AUDIO IN selector switch

Select the audio source you connect to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. LINE: When connecting a stereo amplifier or

other external audio signal source AES/EBU: When connecting an external digital

audio signal source MIC: When connecting a microphone.

e +48V/OFF (+48V external power

source on/off) switch

Switch between the following settings, according to the microphone used for audio input. +48V: Microphone requiring external power

source (phantom power) OFF: Microphone using internal power source or

not requiring a power source

After adjusting the position, tighten the screws to secure the cover.

i 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.

j REMOTE connector (8-pin)

Connect a remote control unit to control the camcorder remotely.

Note

Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the camcorder POWER switch.

k SDI OUT 1/2 connectors (BNC type)

Outputs an HD SDI or SD SDI signal (with embedded audio). The output from this connector can be turned on or off using Operation >Input/ Output >SDI Out1 Output or >SDI Out2 Output in the setup menu.

f SDI IN (SDI input) connector (BNC

type)

Connector used when connecting an external HD SDI signal source to the camcorder.

g AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel

1 and channel 2 input) connectors (XLR

type, 3-pin, female)

These are audio input connectors for channels 1 and 2 to which you can connect audio equipment or a microphone.

h 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.

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Screen Display

LCD Monitor Information Screen (Status Display)

The LCD monitor inform ation screen is displayed by pressing the DISP SEL/EXPAND (display select/expand) button (see page 18).

a Resolution indicator

Indicates the resolution of the output video.

b Recording format indicator

Indicates the current recording format or the recording format of clip being currently played.

c File system indicator

d File format indicator

e Status display

PB: Appears during media playback. NDF: Appears when non-drop-frame timecode is

selected. EXT-LK: Appears when the internal timecode

generator is locked to an external signal inp ut

to the TC IN (timecode input) connector. HOLD: Appears when the operation mode of the

internal timecode generator is set to R-RUN

and stopped.

f System frequency indicator

Indicates the system frequency of video being currently played or recorded.

g Audio format indicator

Indicates the audio recording format or the audio format of clip being currently played.

Indicator Recording format

16bit • HD420 HQ

• DVCAM

• MPEG IMX 50

24bit • HD422 50

• MPEG IMX 50

•XAVC Intra

• XAVC Long

•SStP

• DNxHD

•ProRes

h Audio level indicators

Indicates the audio recording or playback levels of channels 1 to 4.

i Time data display

Switches displays of duration, timecode, and user bits data, depending on the position of the DISPLAY switch. Displays the type of data currently shown in the time data display, as follows.

TCG: Recorded timecode TCR: Playback timecode UBG: Recorded user bits UBR: Playback user bits CNT: Counter DUR: Duration CLK: Time display (when the PRESET/REGEN/

CLOCK switch is set to CLOCK)

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.

The three dots indicates that timecode is displayed in the hold mode.

j Clip name display

Displays the name of the clip currently recording when recording, or displays the name of the next clip to be recorded during recording standby.

k Warning indicator area

Displays warnings when trouble with recording occurs.

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For details, see “Error/Warning System” (page 211).

l Remaining media capacity indicator

Shows bar segments indicating the remaining capacity of recording media in the slots.

m Remaining battery capacity indicator

Displays the battery remaining capacity icon and the remaining recording time.

Viewfinder Screen

The viewfinder screen displays images during shooting (recording or recording standby) and playback with camcorder information superimposed on the display. You can toggle the display of information on/off using the DISPLAY switch. The inform ation to display i s linked to the settin gs in Operation >Super Impose in the setup menu, and the settings of the corresponding switches.

Display information (top of screen)

EX2D: Appears when both the lens extender

function and digital extender function (2×) are ON

EX3D: Appears when both the lens extender

function and digital extender function (3×) are ON

EX4D: Appears when both the lens extender

function and digital extender function (4×)

are ON Turn the digital extender on/off using an assignable switch assigned with the Digital Extender function.

Note

The digital extender cannot be turned on when Slow & Quick Motion is enabled.

b White balance mode indicator

Displays 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:C : Memory C mode W:P : Preset mode 3200K: Appears when an assignable switch

assigned with Color Temp SW 3200K is on 4300K: Appears when an assignable switch

assigned with Color Temp SW 4300K is on 5600K: Appears when an assignable switch

assigned with Color Temp SW 5600K is on 6300K: Appears when an assignable switch

assigned with Color Temp SW 6300K is on

SxSA SxSB Proxy

a Extender indicator

Displays the status of the digital extender function and lens extender function. EX: Appears when the lens extender function is

X2D: Appears when the digital extender function

(2×) is ON

X3D: Appears when the digital extender function

(3×) is ON

X4D: Appears when the digital extender function

(4×) is ON

c Zoom position indicator (with lens

mounted)

Displays the zoom position of the zoom lens in the range 0 to 99.

d Color temperature indicator

Displays the color temperature of the white balance.

e Focus position indicator (with lens

mounted)

Displays the focus position as a distance to the subject (unit: meters).

f Electric color temperature filter

indicator

Appears when the CC5600K function is on.

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g Iris position indicator (with lens

mounted)

Displays the iris position setting.

h Recording mode indicator

Displays the following recording operation states of the camcorder.

Indicator Meaning

zRec During recording

Stby Recording standby zCont Rec Clip continuous recording in

progress

Cont Stby Recording standby in clip

continuous recording mode

zS&Q Rec Recording in progress in Slow &

Quick Motion mode

S&Q Stby Recording standby in Slow &

Quick Motion mode

zRec Recording in Picture Cache Rec

mode

zCache Recording standby in Picture

Cache Rec mode (z is green)

zInt Rec Recording in progress in Interval

Rec mode

Int Stby Recording standby in Interval Rec

mode

zInt Stby Recording paused in Interval Rec

mode

zSml Rec Recording in progress in Simul

Rec mode

Sml Stby Recording standby in Simul Rec

mode

CALL (red) Call received from external

connected device

Green tally indicator

Indicates when the camcorder is in the following states.

• Maintenance >Camera Config >HD-SDI Remote I/F is set to “Green Tally” in the setup menu and a recording control signal is output from the SDI OUT connector.

• Green tally signal received (when a camera adaptor is mounted on the camcorder and a camera extension unit is connected)

i Wireless receiver function indicator

Displays “W” when a slot-in receiver is attached to the camcorder, and displays the reception level for each channel that can be used by the receiver (1ch, 2ch, or 4ch).

Normal: Displays the strength of the received

signal level by the number of white segment indicators.

Analog receiver muting/Digital receiver error

rate warning: Displays the strength of the

received signal level by the number of gray segment indicators.

If the received level exceeds the peak: Displays

“P” in place of the indicator.

If the transmitter is in power-save mode: “S” is

displayed.

Receiver battery is low: The corresponding

channel number and indicators flash.

1) When using the DWR-S02D.

j S&Q Motion (Slow & Quick) frame

rate indicator

Displays the shooting frame rate when the camcorder is set to Slow & Quick Motion recording mode.

k Battery capacity/voltage display

Displays th e following indicato rs according to the type of battery power source.

Battery type Indicator

Info battery Battery remaining

Anton/Bauer battery Remaining battery

Other batteries Input voltage

capacity icon and remaining recording time

capacity (% indicator)

l ND filter indicator

Displays the position number of the currently selected ND filter (see page 14). When “Electrical CC” is assigned to an assignable switch, the position (A/B/C/D) of the electrical CC filter is displayed on the right of the ND filter indicator (1 to 4).

m Gain indicator

Displays the gain setting (dB), set using the GAIN switch, of the video amplifier.

n Shutter mode/shutter speed indicator

Displays the shutter mode or shutter speed.

For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 55).

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o Depth of field indicator (serial lens

mounted)

Displays the depth of field using a bar. The units for display are set using Operation >Display On/ Off >Lens Info in the setup menu, and can be set to meters or feet.

p GPS indicator

Displays the GPS status.

For details, see “Obtaining Location Information (GPS)” (page 94).

q Recording format (picture size)

indicator

Displays the picture size of clips recorded onto SxS memory cards.

r Recording format (system frequency

and scan method) indicator

Displays the currently configured camcorder system frequency and the recording format scan method.

s Recording format (codec) indicator

Displays the format name of clips recorded onto SxS memory cards.

Display information (bottom of screen)

Icon Meaning

Spotlight mode

b ALAC indicator

Displays “ALAC” when the ALAC (Auto Lens Aberration Correction) function is set to be performed automatically. ALAC will be performed automatically when an ALAC-compatible lens is attached, the ALAC function is enabled, and Maintenance >Camera Config >ALAC is set to “Auto” in the setup menu.

c SDI output REC trigger indicator

Displays the superimposition state of the recording command sent to the SDI connector output. It is displayed when Maintenance >Camera Config >HD SDI Remote I/F is set to “Characters” in the setup menu.

d Focus assist indicator

Displays a detection frame (focus area marker) indicating the area for detection of degree of focus, and a level bar (focus assist indicator) indicating the degree of focus within that area.

e Proxy indicator

Displays “Proxy” when proxy recording is on (Operation >Proxy Recording Mode >Setting in the setup menu is set to On). During setup, “Proxy” blinks. “Proxy Rec” is displayed during proxy file recording. Displays and transfer rate (%) during proxy file transfer. When transfer finishes, disappears to indicate 100% transfer.

SxSA SxSB Proxy

a AE (auto iris) mode indicator

Displays the current operating mode of the auto iris function using an icon and auto iris override level.

Icon Meaning

Backlight mode

Standard mode

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f Network client mode indicator

Displays the status of the connection to the CCM (Network RX Station configured as Connection Control Manager) using icons when network client mode is on.

State Icon

Operation >Display On/Off >NW Client Mode Status

Off – – –

On Off – –

Maintenance >Network Client Mode >Setting

On CCM

State

connected

Connecting to CCM (disconnected)

CCM connection standby

CCM connection error

(flashing)

–

For details about errors, see page 65.

g Streaming indicator

Displays the status of streaming using icons.

State Streaming

Operation >Display On/Off >Streaming Status

Off – – –

On Off Off –

Maintenance >Streaming >Setting

On Off Not

Maintenance >Network Client Mode >Setting

state/Icon

streaming

Streaming

Error

When streaming operations from the CCM is configured (menu options shown below), the icon display is as follows.

State Streaming

Operation >Display On/Off >Streaming Status

On Off On Not

Maintenance >Streaming >Setting

Maintenance >Network Client Mode >Setting

state/Icon

streaming

Note

No icon is displayed before streaming starts.

h Timecode external lock indicator

Displays timecode lock when the timecode is input from an external source.

Streaming

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i Gamma indicator

Displays the gamma setting.

Operation >Display On/Off

Menu settings

Paint >Gamma

Gamma Gamma

Chapter2 Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply

For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below.

• BP-FLX75 Lithium-ion Battery Pack

• AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor

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 a Battery Pack

When a BP-FLX75 Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for approximately 110 minutes.

WARNING

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

Note

The battery pack operating time depends on the frequency of use of the battery pack, and the ambient temperature when used.

To attach the battery pack

1 Press the battery pack against the back

of the camcorder, aligning the line on the side of the battery pack with the matching line on the camcorder.

1 Battery pack 2 Align the camcorder and battery pack

lines.

2 Slide the battery pack down until its

“LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder.

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.

1 “LOCK” arrow 2 Matching line on the camcorder

Note

If the battery pack is not a ttached correctly, the terminals may become damaged.

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To detach the battery pack

Holding the release button in, pull the battery pack up.

Release button

Notes

• During recording and playback (while the ACCESS indicator on the right-side panel is lit in blue and the ACCESS indicator in the card slot section is lit in orange), be careful never to remove the battery pack. Doing so may corrupt the data recorded on the card.

• Make sure to po wer the camcorder off before replacing the battery pack.

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.

Attaching the Viewfinder

CAUTION

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

Note

The viewfinder is supplied separately.

The following procedure is an example for attaching the HDVF-20A.

For procedures for atta ching other viewfinders, refer to a manual supplied with each viewfinder.

Attaching the Viewfinder

Note

When attaching the viewfinder, take note of the following points.

• Be sure to the power off the camcorder before coupling the viewfinder connector to the camcorder’s VF connector (20-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. If the coupling is loose, noise may appear on the video or the tally light may not operate properly.

For more information about the connection of the viewfinder and camcorder, contact a Sony service representative.

To an AC outlet

1 1 Loosen the viewfinder left-to-right

positioning ring, viewfinder to the viewfinder attachment shoe, and 3 tighten the viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring.

2 attach the

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Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

Adjusting the Viewfinder Position

Slide stopper

2 Couple the viewfinder connector to the

VF connector (20-pin).

VF connector (20-pin)

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

Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob (LOCK knob)

Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket

By fitting an optional BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket, you can rotate the viewfinder to a vertical position so that your leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder by holding the grip.

Detaching the viewfinder

You can carry out this by following the attaching procedure in reverse order. But, when detaching the viewfinder from the attachment shoe, pull up the stopper.

1 Loosen the front-to-back viewfinder

positioning levers and the front-to-back viewfinder positioning knobs, and then pull the viewfinder slide assembly forward.

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2 Using a 2.5 mm diameter hexagonal

wrench, detach the viewfinder slide assembly.

Bolts with hexagonal hole

Viewfinder slide assembly

3 Attach the BKW-401 with the supplied

bolts.

Detaching the Eyepiece

Removing the eyepiece gives a clearer view of the screen from further away. It is also easy to remove dust from the viewfinder screen and mirror when the eyepiece is detached.

1 Turn the eyepiece locking ring fully

counterclockwise, to align the red marks on the locking ring and the viewfinder barrel.

1 Locking ring 2 Locking ring alignment mark 3 Viewfinder barrel alignment mark

2 Detach the eyepiece.

Bolts supplied with the BKW-401

4 Adjust the front-to-back position so

that the arm of the BKW-401 does not touch the handle when it is raised.

Adjust position so that arm does not touch handle

Alignment mark on end of eyepiece

You can also attach a commercially available protection filter, close-up lens, etc. that is 52 mm in diameter.

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To reattach the eyepiece

1 Align the red marks on the eyepiece

locking ring and the viewfinder barrel.

2 Align the red mark on the end of the

eyepiece end with the red marks on the eyepiece locking ring and the viewfinder barrel. Then insert the eyepiece into the viewfinder barrel.

3 Turn the eyepiece locking ring

clockwise until its “LOCK” arrow points at the red mark on the viewfinder barrel.

When the eyecup is worn out, replace it with a new one.

For details about replacement parts, contact a Sony service representative.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen

To adjust the viewfinder focus

Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest.

To adjust the viewfinder screen

Adjust the brightness, cont rast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown below.

Outlines: Adjust using the PEAKING knob. Contrast: Adjust using the CONTRAST knob. Brightness: Adjust using the BRIGHT knob.

1 PEAKING knob 2 CONTRAST knob 3 BRIGHT knob

Diopter adjustment ring

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Using the Camcorder for the First Time

When using the camcorder for the first time, configure the following settings in the menu.

For details about menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 133).

Setting the time zone

Set the time zone for the region of use. The default value is “UTC Greenwich.”

5 Press the SET button.

The internal clock is set to the date set in steps 2 to 4. Next, set the time.

6 Select Maintenance >Clock Set >Time

in the setup menu.

The Time screen appears.

1 Select Operation >Time Zone >Time

Zone in the setup menu.

2 Select the time zone to use.

Setting the date and time of the internal clock

Set the year, month, day, and day-of-week of the internal clock.

1 Select Maintenance >Clock Set >Date in

the setup menu.

The Date screen appears.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select the year,

month, or day, and then press the knob.

The selected year, month, or day becomes editable.

3 Turn the MENU knob to set the year,

month, or day, and then press the knob.

7 Set the time in the same way as when

setting the date.

8 Press the SET button.

The time is registered in the internal clock.

To cancel the setting

Press the Cancel button.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the

remaining digits.

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Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

Note

Always power the camcorder off before mounting or removing a lens.

For information about using the lens, refer to the operation manual for the lens.

Note

The lens is supplied separately.

Lens mount securing rubber

Caution

If the lens is not firmly locked, it may come off while the camcorder is being used. This could cause a serious accident. Make sure the lens is firmly locked. It is recommended that the lens mount securing rubber be put on the lens locking lever as illustrated above.

4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS

connector.

5 Secure the lens cable with the cable

clamp.

If you have attached an aberration correction lens

The aberration correction function is activated automatically. aberration correction lens may require more time than normal because of data loading at start-up. Contact a Sony service representative for information about aberration correction lenses.

1) The aberration correction function does not operate if

Maintenance >Camera Config >ALAC in the setup menu is set to Off.

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

If the lens does not stay in focus properly as you zoom from telephoto to wide angle, adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the plan e of the lens mounting flange to the imaging plane). Make this adjustment just one time after mounting or changing the lens. When carrying out the adjustment, use a flange focal length adjustment chart as the subject.

Starting the camcorder with an

1 Push the lens locking lever up and

remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount.

2 Align the center pin on the lens with the

center slot in the lens mount, and insert the lens into the mount.

3 Holding the lens in place, push the lens

locking lever down to lock the lens.

About 3 m (10 ft)

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Carrying out the adjustment

1 Set the iris to manual.

2 Open the iris, position the supplied

flange focal length adjustment chart approximately 3 meters (10 ft) away from the camcorder, and arrange the lighting to obtain a satisfactory video output.

3 Loosen the fixing screws on the F.f or

F.B ring (flange focal length adjustment ring).

4 Use manual or power zoom to set the

lens to telephoto.

5 Point the camcorder at the chart by

turning the focus ring and focus on it.

6 Set the zoom ring to wide angle.

7 Turn the F.f or F.B ring until the chart

is in focus, being careful not to disturb the focus ring.

8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays

in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto.

Preparing the Audio Input System

Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector

You can attach the optional ECM-680S stereo microphone to the microphone holder of the viewfinder (optional). The following procedure is an example for attaching a microphone holder to the HDVF-20A.

For procedures for attaching a mi crophone holder to other viewfinders, refer to the manual supplied with each viewfinder.

1 Loosen the screw and open the

microphone holder clamp.

Microphone holder clamp

9 Tighten the F.f or F.B ring fixing

screws.

2 Place the microphone in the

microphone holder.

1 Place the microphone in the holder so

that “UP” is at the top.

2 Close the microphone holder. 3 Tighten the screw.

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Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors

You can connect up to two monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, using an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder. The following is the procedure for attaching an electret condenser microphone such as the ECM674/678.

On how to attach the CAC-12, refer to the operation manual for the CAC-12.

1 Attach the electret condenser

microphone.

On how to perform this operation, refer to the operation manual for the microphone.

3 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC

IN connector, then set the AUDIO IN switch for the channel on which you want to record the audio from this microphone to FRONT.

4 Secure the microphone cable with the

cable clamp.

1 Loosen the ball joint lock lever. 2 Place the microphone in the holder so

that “UP” is at the top.

3 Close the microphone holder. 4 Tighten the screw. 5 Position so that the microphone does

not interfere with the viewfinder and tighten the ball joint lock lever.

Microphone

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2 Connect the microphone cable to the

AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector.

3 Set the switches as follows.

• Set the AUDIO IN switch to the MIC position.

• Set the +48V/OFF switch as follows, according to the type of microphone used.

Internal power supply: OFF External power supply: +48V

• Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch for the channel to which the microphone is connected to REAR.

1 AUDIO IN selector switch 2 Monaural microphone 3 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switches 4 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector

Attaching a Portable Wireless Tuner (for use with wireless microphone)

To use a wireless microphone, power the camcorder off and then attach one of the following portable wireless tuners.

• DWR-S02D Digital Wireless Receiver

• WRR-855S UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit

• WRR-860A/861/862/URX-S03D UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner

Refer to the operation manual for the portable wireless tuner.

Note

The optional WRR Mount Bracket (service part number: A-8278-057-B) is required to fit the WRR-862. For details, contact your vendor or a Sony service representative.

To fit the DWR-S02D, WRR-855S, or URX-S03D

1 Remove the four fixing screws holding

the cover of the portable tuner/receiver housing slot located in the rear of the camcorder to remove the cover.

4 Switch the input level to match the

sensitivity of the microphone used.

Switch the input level b y changing the setting of Maintenance >Audio >Rear MIC >CH1/ CH2 Ref in the setup menu (factory default setting is –60dB). For details, see page 165.

Notes

• If the input level on the camcorder is not at an appropriate setting for the microphone se nsitivity, loud sounds may be distorted, and the signal-to-noise ratio may be affected.

• In order for the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 connectors on the camcorder to be able to provide a phantom 48 V power supply, female XLR connectors (3-pin) are fitted. If the microphone cable has a female connector, use an adaptor.

• When detaching the CAC-12 Microphone Holder, attach the screws used for mounting the holder back into their original places.

2 Insert the DWR-S02D, WRR-855S, or

URX-S03D into the housing slot, and fasten the four fixing screws.

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DWR-S02D, WRR-855S, or URX-S03D

BP-L80S

Adjustment screws

Mount plate (supplied with WRR-862)

3 Set the AUDIO IN selector for the

channel to which you want to input audio signal to WIRELESS (see page 20).

To fit the WRR-862 (when using a BPL80S Battery Pack)

1 Attach the WRR tuner fitting (not

supplied; service part number: A-8278057-B) to the back of the camcorder.

1 Use a Phillips type screwdriver to

tighten the four screws placed in the tuner fitting.

Note

Make sure that all four screws are fully tightened.

2 Loosen the adjustment screws on the

tuner fitting.

3 Adjust the tuner fitting position for a

BP-L80S Battery Pack to be attached, and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position.

4 Attach the mount plate supplied with

the WRR-862.

About the WRR tuner fitting (service part number: A-8278-057-B), cont act a Sony service or sales representative.

Phillips type screwdriver

2 Attach the battery pack.

On how to attach the battery pack, see “To attach the battery pack” (page 32).

3 Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner

fitting.

WRR-862

4 Connect the tuner power cord to the DC

OUT connector of the camcorder, and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector.

5 Set the switches as follows.

• Set the AUDIO IN selector for the channel to which the audio output cable is attached to MIC.

• Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 switch for the channel to which the audio output cable is connected to REAR. If the XLR connection automatic detection function is on, the input signal for audio recording is selected automatically, and therefore this setting is not required.

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The XLR connection automatic detection function can be switched on or off by Maintenance >Audio >Rear XLR Auto in the setup menu.

1 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switches 2 To DC OUT connector 3 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2

connector

4 AUDIO IN selector switch

Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment

Connect the audio output connector of the audio equipment that supplies t he line input signal to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector.

Switch settings

Set the AUDIO IN selector for the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to LINE.

Selecting the audio inputs to be recorded

• With the XLR connection automatic detection function switched off (the factory default setting): A signal must be selected for audio recording by setting the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 switch to REAR depending on which of the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 connectors is used for connecting the external audio equipment.

• With the XLR connection automatic detection function switched on: When a cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector, the input from that connector is automatically selected for audio recording, regardless of the setting of the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 switch.

1 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switches 2 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector 3 Audio equipment 4 AUDIO IN selector switch

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Tripod Mounting

1 Attach the optional VCT-14/U14

Tripod Adaptor to the tripod.

Tripod attachment

Camera mount

2 Mount the camcorder on the tripod

adaptor.

To remove the camcorder from the tripod adaptor

Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow.

Red button

Lever

Note

The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed. If this happens, press the red button and move the lever as shown above until the pin returns to the stowed position. If the pin remains in the engaged position, you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.

Slide the camcorder forward along the groove in the adaptor until it clicks.

3 Move the camcorder forward and

backward, and make sure it does not detach.

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Connecting a Video Light

Using the Shoulder Strap

With this camcorder, you can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent video light (powered by 12 V with maximum power consumption of 50 W).

• If you connect the video light to the LIGHT connector on the camcorder and set the LIGHT switch to AUTO, you can turn the light on and off automatically a s you start and stop recording on this camcorder.

• The output of the LIGHT connector on the camcorder is regulated to 12 V even when the camcorder is supplied with over 12 V power (through the DC IN connector or battery pack). The brightness or color temperature of the light will not change in response to voltage increase.

Notes

• Do not connect video lights with power consumption of 50 W or greater.

• The brightness or color temperature of the light will change when the voltage (supplied through the DC IN connector or from the battery pack) is less than 12 V.

To attach the video light

Fit the video light to the accessory shoe on the camcorder grip, and connect the video light cable to the LIGHT connector.

Note

The accessory shoe on the camcorder is of the 1/4-inch screw type. If you want to replace this with a slide-type shoe, use the supplied cold shoe kit.

To attach the shoulder strap

1 Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap

fitting.

Pull up the strap to lock the fitting.

Clip

2 Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap

fitting on the other side of the grip in the same way.

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To remove the shoulder strap

Press here and pull in the direction shown by the arrow to release.

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

You can slide the shoulder pad back and forth within a 40 mm range. This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder.

Shoulder pad

1 Raise the lever in the center of the

shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad.

2 Slide the shoulder pad backward or

forward until it is in the most convenient position.

3 Bring down the lever to lock the

shoulder pad in the selected position.

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Chapter3 Adjustments and Settings

For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 133).

Setting the Video Format

System frequency (Operation >Format >Frequency in setup menu)

59.94/50 Yes – – XAVC-I 1080P 1920×1080

File system (Operation >Format >File System in setup menu)

exFAT UDF FAT

Yes – – XAVC-I 1080i

Yes – – XAVC-I 720P 1280×720

Yes – – XAVC-L 50 1080P 1920×1080

Yes – – XAVC-L 50 1080i

Yes – – XAVC-L 50 720P 1280×720

Yes – – XAVC-L 35 1080P 1920×1080

Yes – – XAVC-L 35 1080i

Yes – – XAVC-L 25 1080i

Yes Yes – HD422 50 1080i 1920×1080

Yes Yes – HD422 50 720P 1280×720

Yes Yes Yes HQ 1920×1080i 1920×1080

Yes Yes Yes HQ 1440×1080i 1440×1080

Yes Yes Yes HQ 1280×720P 1280×720

– – Yes SP 1440×1080i 1440×1080

Ye s – –

Yes Yes – MPEG IMX 50 720×486/720×576

Yes Yes – DVCAM 720×480/720×576

Video format (Operation >Format >Rec Format in setup menu)

SStP SR-Lite 422

DNxHD 220x 1080i

DNxHD 145 1080i

ProRes 422 HQ 1080i

ProRes 422 1080i

a) c)

b) c)

Picture size

1920×1080

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System frequency (Operation >Format >Frequency in setup menu)

File system (Operation >Format >File System in setup menu)

Video format (Operation >Format >Rec Format in setup menu)

Picture size

exFAT UDF FAT

29.97/25/23.98 Yes – – XAVC-I 1080P 1920×1080

Yes – – XAVC-L 50 1080P 1920×1080

Yes – – XAVC-L 35 1080P

Yes Yes – HD422 50 1080P 1920×1080

Yes Yes – HD422 50 720P 1280×720

Yes Yes Yes HQ 1920×1080P 1920×1080

Ye s – –

a) When using PXWK-502 Codec Option b) When using PXWK-501 Codec Option c) Not supported for proxy recording and wireless LAN connection function.

SStP SR-Lite 422

DNxHD 220x 1080P

DNxHD 145 1080P

ProRes 422 HQ 1080P

ProRes 422 1080P

a) c)

b) c)

a) c)

b) c)

1920×1080

SDI OUT connector, HDMI output connector, and VIDEO OUT connector output formats

The signals that can be output from the SDI OUT connector, HDMI output connector, and VIDEO OUT connector are shown in the following table according to the Operation >Format setting in the setup menu.

Operation menu VIDEO OUT signal format

Format Input/Output

Frequency Rec Format

(codec omitted)

59.94 1920×1080 P 1920×1080P

1920×1080 i 1920×1080i 1920×1080i HD-Y HD-Y

1440×1080 i 1920×1080i 1920×1080i HD-Y HD-Y

1280×720 P 1280×720P 1280×720P HD Sync

720×480 i 720×486i 720×480i Composite

Output Format Proxy recording/Wireless

LAN connection function

SDI HDMI OFF ON

1920×1080P HD-Y

HD-Y

(Level A)

1920×1080P

No signal HD-Y

HD-Y

(Level B)

1920×1080i 1920×1080i HD-Y HD-Y

f) g)

Composite

–

HD Sync

Composite

HD-Y

720×486i 720×480i Composite

720×486i

720×480i

Composite

720×486i 720×480i Composite

No signal 720×480P Composite

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Operation menu VIDEO OUT signal format

Format Input/Output

Frequency Rec Format

(codec omitted)

Output Format Proxy recording/Wireless

LAN connection function

SDI HDMI OFF ON

29.97 1920×1080 P 1920×1080PsF 1920×1080i HD-Y

720×486i 720×480i Composite

1280×720 P 1280×720P 1280×720P HD-Y

720×486i 720×480i Composite

23.98 1920×1080 P 1920×1080PsF No signal HD-Y

1920×1080i (2-3PD)

720×486i (2-3PD)

1280×720 P 1280×720P

(2-3PD)

720×486i (2-3PD)

50 1920×1080 P 1920×1080P

1920×1080i

HD-Y

(2-3PD)

720×480i

Composite

(2-3PD)

1280×720P

HD-Y

(2-3PD)

720×480i

Composite

(2-3PD)

1920×1080P HD-Y HD-Y

f) g)

b) f)

f) g)

e) f) g)

f) g)

b) f)

f) g)

HD-Y

Composite

b) f)

HD-Y

Composite

HD-Y

f) g)

HD-Y

Composite

b) f)

HD-Y

Composite

(Level A)

1920×1080P

No signal HD-Y HD-Y

(Level B)

1920×1080i 1920×1080i HD-Y HD-Y

720×576i 720×576i Composite

f) g)

Composite

1920×1080 i 1920×1080i 1920×1080i HD-Y HD-Y

720×576i 720×576i Composite

f) g)

Composite

1440×1080 i 1920×1080i 1920×1080i HD-Y HD-Y

720×576i

1280×720 P 1280×720P 1280×720P HD Sync

720×576i 720×576i Composite

720×576 i 720×576i 720×576i Composite

No signal 720×576P Composite

25 1920×1080 P 1920×1080PsF 1920×1080i HD-Y

720×576i 720×576i Composite

1280×720 P 1280×720P 1280×720P HD-Y

720×576i 720×576i Composite

720×576i

Composite

b) f)

f) g)

–

HD Sync

Composite

HD-Y

Composite

b) f)

HD-Y

Composite

a) 1080i sync signal output. b) 1080PsF signal output. c) Switches to 1920×1080i when proxy recording or wireless LAN connection function is on.

d) Character information (superimposed) turns on/off in sync with the SDI OUT2/HDMI character information display

switching. e) HD Sync, when Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD® is selected. f) Character information (superimposed) turns on/off in sync with the SDI OUT2 connector output on/off setting when

SStP, Apple ProRes, or Avid DNxHD® is selected. g) Character information (superimposed) turns on/off in sync with the SDI OUT2 connector output on/off setting when

SStP is selected.

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Note

Observe the following when the recording format is XAVC-L and 1080/59.94P or 50P is selected.

• Enabling the Picture Cache Rec function prevents switching between SDI output Level-A and other output formats.

• When Level A is selected, there are cases where On/Off switching of the SDI Out Output item may not be available.

To change settings, first disable the Picture Cache Rec function and then change the settings.

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Selecting the File System

Switching the Video Format

You can select the file system.

1 Select Operation >Format >File System

in the setup menu.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select a file

system, then press the knob.

A confirmation screen appears.

3 Select [Execute] to execute, or select

[Cancel] to cancel, and then press the MENU knob.

The camcorder will reboot automatically after using Execute.

Note

The file system cannot be changed during recording/ playback or while the thumbnail screen is displayed.

Switching the System Frequency

You can switch the system frequency as required.

1 Select Operation >Format >Frequency

in the setup menu.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select the

system frequency, and press the knob.

A confirmation screen appears.

You can switch the video format as required.

1 Sel ect Operation >Format > Rec Format

in the setup menu.

2 Turn the MENU knob to change the

video format, and press the knob.

A confirmation screen appears.

3 Select [Execute] to execute, or select

[Cancel] to cancel, and then press the MENU knob.

3 Select [Execute] to execute, or select

[Cancel] to cancel, and then press the MENU knob.

The camcorder will reboot automatically after using Execute.

Notes

• The system frequency cannot be changed during

recording/playback or while the thumbnail screen is displayed.

• After switching between 29.97 and 59.94 or between

25 and 50, the camcorder does not reboot automatically.

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Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance

To ensure excellent im age quality when using this camcorder, conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted. Black balance and white balance adjustment values that are automatically set by the camcorder and the various settings are stored in the camcorder memory and retained even when the power is turned off.

Adjusting the Black Balance

The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases.

• Using the camcorder for the first time

• When the camcorder has not been used for a

long time

• When the camcorder is used under conditions in

which the surrounding temperature has changed greatly

• When the GAIN switch (L/M/H/Turbo) values

have been changed using Operation >Gain

Switch in the setup menu. It is not usually necessary to adjust the black balance when using the camcorder after it has been off.

In automatic black balance mode, adjustments are performed in the following order: black set and black balance. Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu.

Automatic black balance adjustment is disabled in the following cases.

• During recording

• During special recording modes

• When the shutter mode is SLS

1 Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM.

2 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to

BLACK and release the switch.

The message “Executing…” appears during execution, and changes to “OK” when the adjustment finishes. Adjustment values are saved to memory automatically.

Notes

• During the black balance adjustment, the iris is automatically closed.

• During the black balance adjustment, the gain selection circuit is automatically activated so you may see flickering on the viewfinder screen, but this is not a fault.

If automatic black balance adjustment cannot be made

If the black balance adjustment cannot be completed normally , an error message will a ppear for about three seconds on the viewfinder screen. Possible messages are listed below.

Error message Meaning

NG: Iris not Closed The lens iris did not close;

adjustment was impossible.

NG: Timeout Adjustment could not be

completed within the standard number of attempts.

NG: Out of Range Value could not be adjusted

because the difference between the current value and reference value exceeds the adjustment range.

If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the black balance adjustment. If the error message occurs again, an internal check is necessary.

For information about this internal check, refer to the Maintenance Manual (option).

Note

If the lens cable is not firmly connected to the LENS connector, it may not be pos sible to adjust the lens ir is. If this happens, the black balance will be incorrect.

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Adjusting the White Balance

Always readjust the white balance when the lighting conditions change.

1 Set the switches and selectors as shown

below.

• GAIN switch: L (set to a gain value that is as small as possible)

• OUTPUT/DCC switch: CAM

• WHITE BAL switch: A or B

1) Adjustment values are saved to memory B only

when Operation >White Setting >White Switch<B> in the setup menu is set to [Memory].

2 Set the FILTER knob to suit the

lighting conditions as follows.

3 Place a white test card under the same

lighting conditions as the subject to be shot and zoom in on it.

Alternatively, any white object such as a cloth or a wall can be used. The absolute minimum white area is as follows.

Rectangle centered on the screen. The lengths of the sides are 70% of the length and width of the screen. 10% or more of the surface area of the image within the rectangular area must be white.

Note

Make sure there are no bright spots in the rectangle.

4 Adjust the lens iris.

Manually adjusted lens: Set the iris to an

appropriate setting.

Lens with automatic iris: Set the automatic/

manual switch on the lens to automatic.

5 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to

WHITE and then release the switch.

The message “Executing…” appears during execution, and changes to “OK: (color temperature of subject)” when the adjustment finishes. The adjustment values are saved automatically in the memory selected in step

1 (A or B).

Note

If the camcorder has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt prevent this, adjust the iris gain knob (indicated as IG, IS, or S) on the lens.

For details, refer to the lens operation manual.

1) Hunting: Repeated brightening and darkening of

the image, resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control.

If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made

If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally , an error message will a ppear for about three seconds on the viewfinder screen. Possible messages are listed below.

Error message Meaning

NG: Low Light The white video level is too low.

NG: Timeout Adjustment could not be

NG: High Light The white video level is too

NG: Color Temp. High

NG: Color Temp. Low

NG: Out of Range

during the adjustment. To

Either open the lens iris or increase the gain.

completed within the standard number of attempts.

high. Either stop down the lens iris or change the ND filter.

The color temperature of the subject lighting is too high, and could not be adjusted. Adjust the color temperature of the lighting, then update memory.

The color temperature of the subject lighting is too low, and could not be adjusted. Adjust the color temperature of the lighting, then update memory.

Value could not be adjusted because the difference between the current value and reference value exceeds the adjustment range.

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Error message Meaning

NG: Poor White Area

If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the white balance adjustment. If the error message occurs again, an internal check is necessary.

For information about this internal check, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

The white surface of the subject is too narrow, and could not be adjusted.

If you have no time to adjust the white balance

Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.

2 Select the position to which to assign a

CC filter by selecting one of [Electrical CC<A>] to [Electrical CC <D>], and then turn the MENU knob to select the desired color temperature.

To set no color temperature

Select “-----” with Electrical CC<C> or <D> selected. When the assignable switch is pressed, the setting for that position is not displayed. For example, if “-----” is set for one position, then switching between the remaining three positions is carried out.

3 Repeat step 2 as required.

To change the color temperature when the ND filter is switched

You can assign electrical CC (color correction) filters to ND filters (see page 14) allowing you to change the color temperature automatically when the ND filter is switched.

1 Set Maintenance >White Filter >ND

Filter C.Temp to On in the setup menu (see page 171).

2 To assign an electrical CC filter to

FI LT ER k nob pos iti on n um ber 1, select [ND FLT C.Temp<1>]. To assign it to positions 2 to 4, select [ND FLT C.Temp<2–4>].

3 Turn the MENU knob to select the

desired color temperature.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as required.

To switch between electrical CC filters with an assignable switch

You can assign the function that switches between electrical CC filters to an assignable switch. This allows you to switch between color temperatures (3200K/4300K/5600K/6300K) that have been assigned using up to four positions (A to D) with each press of the assignable switch.

4 Assign the electrical CC filter switching

function (ELECTRICAL CC) to an assignable switch (see page 182).

White balance memory

Values stored in memory are held until the white balance is next adjusted, even if the camcorder power is turned off. The camcorder has two white balance memories, A and B. You can automatically save adjustment values for each ND filter in the memory that corresponds to the WHITE BAL switch setting (A or B). The camcorder has four built-in ND filters, allowing you to save a total of eight adjustment values (4×2). However, the contents of the memories are not linked to ND filter settings in the following case.

• When the number of memories allocated to each of A and B is limited to one by setting Operation >White Setting >Filter White Memory in the setup menu to Off.

Also, when Operation >White Setting >White Switch<B> in the setup menu is set to [ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)], and the WHITE BAL switch is set to B, the ATW function is activated to automatically adjust the white balance of the picture being shot for varying lighting conditions.

1 Select Maintenance >White Filter in the

setup menu.

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Setting the Electronic Shutter

Shutter Modes

The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below.

Note

When a remote control unit, such as the RM-B170, is connected, only standard mode (Speed) can be selected.

Standard mode

Select this mode for shooting fast-moving subjects with little blurring. You can set the shutter speed in one of two shutter modes: Speed mode, in which the speed is set in seconds, and Angle mode, in which the speed is set in degrees.

Speed mode

System frequency

59.94i

59.94P 50i 50P

29.97P

25P

23.98P

a) This speed cannot be selected when the camcorder is

in Slow & Quick Motion mode and Operation >Rec Function >Frame Rate in the setup menu is set to a value that is greater than the system frequency.

Angle mode

180°, 90°, 45°, 22.5°, 11.25°

Shutter speed (unit: seconds)

/60, 1/

, 1/

100

, 1/

a), 1

, 1/

a), 1

, 1/

a), 1

, 1/

1000

250

120

2000

, 1/

a), 1

, 1/

a), 1

, 1/

a), 1

, 1/

120

2000

/60, 1/

500

/60, 1/

500

125

, 1/

500

125

100

1000

125

1000

a), 1

250

, 1/

100

, 1/

100

, 1/

/60, 1/96,

, 1/

500

120

2000

120

2000

ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode

Select this mode for obtaining images with no horizontal bands of noise when shooting subjects such as monitor screens. As shown in the following tables, the range of shutter speeds that can be set varies depending on whether the Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) function is on or off.

System frequency

Shutter speed (unit: Hz)

S&Q: Off S&Q: On

59.94i 60.00 to 7000 –

59.94P 60.00 to 8000 60.00 to 8000

29.97P 30.00 to 8000 30.00 to 8000

23.98P 23.99 to 6000 30.03 to 6000

50i 50.00 to 7000 –

50P 50.00 to 7000 50.00 to 7000

25P 25.02 to 7000 30.00 to 7000

SLS (slow speed shutter) mode

This mode is used to shoot subjects with low illumination. The number of accumulated frames shot when using the slow speed shutter function can be set to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16 using Operation >Slow Shutter >Number of Frames in the setup menu.

Notes

• SLS mode cannot be used when the camcorder is in Slow & Quick Motion mode.

• It is not possible to turn the SLS mode on or off, or change the number of accumulated frames when recording.

Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed

Notes

• When the automatic iris is used, the iris opens wider as the shutter speed increases, thus reducing the depth of field.

• The selectable shutter speeds vary depending on the current system frequency.

To switch between Speed mode and Angle mode

1 Select Operation >Shutter >Mode in the

setup menu.

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2 Turn the MENU knob to select [Speed]

or [Angle], and then press the knob.

To set the shutter mode and standardmode shutter speed

Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained even when the camcorder power is turned off.

1 Push the SHUTTER switch from ON to

SELECT.

The current shutter setting indication appears in the viewfinder for about three seconds.

2 Before the shutter setting in step 1

disappears, push the SHUTTER switch down to SELECT again. Repeat this step until the desired mode or speed appears.

When all modes and speeds are displayed, the display changes in the following order.

Speed Mode (with system frequency 59.94i)

ECS Mode

Note

Depending on the frame rate setting (see page 80), some shutter speeds cannot be selected in Slow & Quick Motion mode. These speeds are replaced by the slowest selectable shutter speed.

Example: When shooting in XAVC-I 1080P/29.97P, frame rate of 60, and Slow & Quick Motion

The shutter speed is indicated as follows. When Slow & Quick Motion mode is off 1/40t1/50t1/60t1/100t…

To set the shutter speed in SLS mode

1 Select Operation >Slow Shutter

>Setting in the setup menu and set the shutter mode to [On].

2 Select Operation >Slow Shutter

>Number of Frames in the setup menu and select the desired number of frames.

When Slow & Quick Motion mode is on 1/60

t1/100t…

To set the shutter speed in ECS mode

1 Set the shutter mode to ECS (see the

previous item).

2 Turn the MENU knob to select the

desired frequency or number of frames.

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Setting Auto Iris

The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to aid the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent blownout highlights.

To set the auto iris operating mode

Set the operating mode used when adjusting levels using auto iris.

1 Select Operation >Auto Iris >Mode in

the setup menu.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select the

operating mode, then press the knob.

Operating mode Description

Backlight Mode for shooting in

backlight conditions

Standard Standard mode

Spotlight Mode for reducing

blown out highlights when there are spotlights centered on a subject.

Set the target convergence level for auto iris

1 Select Operation >Auto Iris >Level in

the setup menu.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select the level

in the range –99 to +99, then press the knob.

Convergence level Description

–99 Sets the iris 2 f-stops or

more darker

±0 Reference level

+99 Sets the iris 2 f-stops or

more lighter

Setting the auto iris speed

Set the operating speed when adjusting levels using auto iris.

1 Select Operation >Auto Iris >Speed in

the setup menu.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select the

speed in the range –99 (slowest) to +99 (fastest), then press the knob.

To change the reference value of the lens iris

The reference value for the lens iris can be set within the following range with respect to the standard value.

• +0.25 to +1 (increments of 0.25): About 0.25 to 1 stop further open

• –0.25 to –1 (increments of 0.25): About 0.25 to 1 stop further closed

Also you can set the area where light detection occurs.

1 Set Operation >Auto Iris >Iris Override

in the setup menu to On.

2 Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF.

3 Turn the MENU knob to change the

reference value.

Note

Be sure to confirm that the current shutter mode is not ECS.

The current reference value is shown by the iris position indicator (see page 25) on the viewfinder screen.

To make the iris more open

Turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camcorder. Select one of +0.25, +0.5, +0.75, or +1.

To stop down the iris

Turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camcorder. Select one of –0.25, –0.5, –0.75, or –1.

The changed reference value is retained until the power of the camcorder is turned off. Even if the reference value is changed, it

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reverts to the standard value every time the power is turned on.

To set the automatic iris window

1 Set Operation >Auto Iris >Detect

Window Indication in the setup menu to On.

The current automatic iris window appears on the viewfinder screen. If it is not necessary to display the auto iris window on the screen, set to Off.

2 Select Operation >Auto Iris >Detect

Window in the setup menu.

3 Turn the MENU knob until the desired

auto iris window appears, and then press the knob.

The shaded parts indicate the area of light detection.

If you select “Var”, the following items become effective and you can set the window of the desired size. Set Operation >Auto Iris >Iris Var Width, Iris Var Hei ght, Iris Var, Iris Var H Position, and Iris Var V Position in the setup menu.

Item setting

Iris Var Width The width of the window

Iris Var Height The height of the window

Iris Var H Position

Iris Var V Position

When you exit the menu, the auto iris window selected in step 3 appears. Unless you need to keep this window displayed, set Operation >Auto Iris >Detect Window Indication in the setup menu to Off.

The position of the window in the horizontal direction

The position of the window in the vertical direction.

To counter problems with very bright highlights

If the subject is too bright, the iris may close too much, leaving the overall image dark, a condition known as clipped blacks. In such cases, switching the clip highlight function on will clip the signal above a certain level, reducing the effects of the auto iris. Set Operation >Auto Iris >Clip High Light in the setup menu to On.

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Adjusting the Audio Level

When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of analog audio signals recorded on each channel are adjusted automatically. You can also make manual adjustments.

Note

Even if you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of digital audio signals are not adjusted automatically.

Target audio level for manual audio level adjustment

Make adjustment using –20 dB as the target level. If the audio level meter shows a maximum level of 0 dB, then it indicates that the input audio level is excessive.

Excessive input level

2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es)

corresponding to the channel(s) selected in step 1 to MANUAL.

3 With the LEVEL knob(s) for the

channel(s) selected in step 1, adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume.

Correspondence between recording level adjustments and audio level controls

In Maintenance >Audio in the setup menu, you can select which audio level control controls the audio recording level of the input to each of the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors. The correspondence s between the settings of the m enu items and the controls are as follows.

Note

If an AES/EBU digital audio signal is input, the recording level cannot be adjusted using the camcorder.

Rear1/WRR Level: Channel 1 recording level

Setting Knob

Side1 LEVEL (CH1) knob

Front MIC LEVEL knob

Front+Side1 LEVEL (CH1) knob and MIC

LEVEL knob (linked operation)

Target input level

Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 Connectors

1 To adjust the signal input to the AUDIO

IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector, set the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 switch to REAR.

To adjust both input signals, set both switches to REAR.

Rear2/WRR Level: Channel 2 recording level

Setting Knob

Side2 LEVEL (CH2) knob

Front MIC LEVEL knob

Front+Side2 LEVEL (CH2) knob and MIC

LEVEL knob (linked operation)

Note

When you have operation of the LEVEL (CH1/CH2) knobs and MIC LEVEL knob linked together, if the MIC LEVEL knob is set to 0, the audio signals on channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded. Check the position of the MIC LEVEL knob before adjusting the LEVEL (CH1/CH2) knobs.

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Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector

Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4

1 Set either or both of the AUDIO IN

switch(es) to FRONT.

2 Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) for

the desired channel(s) selected in step 1 to MANUAL.

3 Tu rn the MIC LEVEL knob, and adjust

so that the audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume.

Correspondence between recording level adjustments and audio level controls

In Maintenance >Audio in the setup menu, you can select which audio level control controls the audio recording level of the front microphone input. The correspondences between the settings of the menu items and the controls are as follows.

MIC CH1 Level: Channel 1 recording level

Setting Knob

Side1 LEVEL (CH1) knob

Front MIC LEVEL knob

Front+Side1 LEVEL (CH1) knob and MIC

LEVEL knob (linked operation)

MIC CH2 Level: Channel 2 recording level

Setting Knob

Side2 LEVEL (CH2) knob

Front MIC LEVEL knob

Front+Side2 LEVEL (CH2) knob and MIC

LEVEL knob (linked operation)

Note

When you have operation of the MIC LEVEL knob and LEVEL (CH1/CH2) knobs linked together, if the LEVEL (CH1/CH2) knobs are set to 0, the audio signals on channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded. Check the position of the LEVEL (CH1/CH2) knobs before adjusting the MIC LEVEL knob.

Selecting the recorded audio

You can select the audio recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 with the AUDIO IN CH3/CH4 switches.

CH3 switch Channel 3 recording target

FRONT Front microphone audio

REAR Audio signal input to AUDIO

IN CH1 connector

WIRELESS Wireless microphone audio

CH4 switch Channel 4 recording target

FRONT Front microphone audio

REAR Audio signal input to AUDIO

IN CH2 connector

WIRELESS Wireless microphone audio

Adjusting the audio recording levels

To adjust automatically

Set the AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 switch to AUTO.

To adjust manually

1 Set the AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 switch

to MANUAL.

2 Select the knobs that adjust the audio

levels with the Audio CH3 Level and Audio CH4 Level items under Maintenance >Audio in the setup menu.

Audio CH3 Level: Channel 3 recording

level

Setting Knob

Side3 LEVEL (CH3) knob

Front MIC LEVEL knob

Front+Side3 LEVEL (CH3) knob and

MIC LEVEL knob (linked operation)

Audio CH4 Level: Channel 4 recording

level

Setting Knob

Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob

Front MIC LEVEL knob

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Setting Knob

Front+Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob and

MIC LEVEL knob (linked operation)

You can now adjust the levels of audio channels 3 and 4 with the knobs selected here.

Setting Time Data

Setting the Timecode

The timecode set ting range is from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29 (hours:minutes:seconds:frames).

1 Press the DISP SEL/EXPAND button to

switch the display in the LCD monitor to status display.

2 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

3 Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK

switch to PRESET.

4 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

SET.

The first (leftmost) digit of the timecode flashes.

5 Use the up and down arrow buttons to

change values, and use the left and right arrow buttons to move the flashing digit. Repeat until all digits are set.

To reset the timecode value to 00:00:00:00

Press the RESET/RETURN button.

6 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

F-RUN or R-RUN.

F-RUN: Free run. The timecode generator

keeps running.

R-RUN: Recording run. The timecode

generator runs only while recording.

Note

When Picture Cache Rec mode is active, time data cannot be set by switching the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. To set time data, turn Picture Cache Rec mode off.

To set the drop frame mode/non-drop frame mode

You can select the drop frame (DF) mode or nondrop frame (NDF) mode using Maintenance >Timecode >DF/NDF in the setup menu.

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To make the timecode consecutive

When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to RRUN, recording a number of scenes on the media normally produces consecutive timecode. However, once you remove the media and record on another media, the timecode will no longer be consecutive when you use the original media again for recording. In this case, to make the timecode consecutive, set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to REGEN.

Saving the real time in the timecode

Setting the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to CLOCK saves the real time in the timecode. The time of the camcorder internal clock is applied as the real time.

For details about adjusting the internal clock, see “Setting the date and time of the internal clock” (page 37).

Setting the User Bits

By setting the user bits (up to 8 hexadecimal digits), you can record user information such as the date, time, or scene number on the timecode track.

User bit memory function

The user bit setting (apart from the real time) is automatically retained in memory even when the power is turned off.

Synchronizing the Timecode

You can synchronize the internal timecode generator of this camcorder with an external generator. You can also synchronize the timecode generators of other camcorders/VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder.

Connections for timecode synchronization

Connect both the reference video signal and the external timecode as illustrated below.

Example 1: Synchronizing with an external timecode

1 Pr ess the DISP SEL/EXPAND button to

switch the display in the LCD monitor to status display.

2 Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT.

3 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

SET.

The first (leftmost) digit flashes.

4 Use the up and down arrow buttons to

change values, and use the left and right arrow buttons to move the flashing digit. Repeat until all digits are set.

To reset the user bit data to 00 00 00 00

Press the RESET/RETURN button.

5 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

F-RUN or R-RUN, corresponding to the desired operating mode for the timecode generator.

Note

User bits cannot be set when the video format is set to ProRes.

1 GENLOCK IN connector 2 TC IN connector

External timecode

Reference video signal

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Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders (including one reference camcorder)

To another camcorder to be synchronized

1 VIDEO OUT connector 2 TC OUT connector 3 TC IN connector 4 GENLOCK IN connector

To lock the timecode to an external source

1 Turn on the POWER switch.

2 Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK

switch to PRESET.

3 Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

F-RUN.

This operation synchronizes the internal timecode generator with the external timecode. Once about ten seconds have elapsed after the timecode locks, the external lock state is maintained even if the external reference timecode source is disconnected.

Notes

• When you finish the above procedure, the internal timecode is immediately synchronized with the external timecode and the time data display will show the value of the external timecode. However, wait for a few seconds until the sync generator stabilizes bef ore recording.

• If the frequency of the reference video signal is not the same as the system frequency of the camcorder, the camcorder cannot be correctly genlocked. If this occurs, the timecode will not acquire successful lock with the external timecode.

User bit settings during timecode synchronization

When the timec ode is synchronized, on ly the time data is synchronized with the external timecode value.

To release external lock

First disconnect the external timecode, then set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.

To change the power supply from the battery pack to an external power supply during timecode synchronization

To maintain a continuous power supply, connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector before removing the battery pack. You may lose timecode synchronization if you remove the battery pack first.

Camcorder genlock during external synchronization

During timecode synchronization, the camcorder is genlocked to the reference video signal input from the GENLOCK IN connector.

4 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

5 Supply a timecode signal and a

reference video signal, complying with the SMPTE standard and in proper phase relationship, to the TC IN connector and to the GENLOCK IN connector, respectively.

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Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)

The status screens allow you to check camcorder settings and various types of status information. There are eight status screens, listed below.

Status screen Display indication

Camera Status Settings and status

Audio Status Settings and status

System Status Settings and status

Video Output Status

Network Status Network status

Assignable Button Status

Battery Status Status of the battery mounted

Media Status Status information about

To display status screens

When no menu is displayed, push the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch up to the CANCEL/PRST position. Each push selects the next status screen, in the order given in the table above.

Camera Status screen

Display item Description

Gain Gain level in dB units

Shutter Electronic shutter status

Gamma Gamma category and curve

information related to shooting

information related to audio input and output

information related to recording

Settings and status information related to video output

Names of functions assigned to assignable switches

on the camcorder

recording media

Display item Description

White White balance mode setting

Gain Switch GAIN switch status

Zebra Zebra pattern status

Iris Iris f-stop value

Focal Length Focal length

Focus Distance Focus distance

Depth Of Field Depth of field

Zoom Speed Zoom speed configured for the

lens ZOOM button

Audio Status screen

Display item Description

CH 1/CH 2/CH 3/ CH 4

Audio level, input source, reference input level, and wind noise reduction filter settings for each channel

System Status screen

Display item Description

System Frequency System frequency

Rec Format Recording format

Clip Continuous Rec

Title Prefix Clip name prefix

Picture Size Picture size

Simul Rec Simultaneous recording

Rec Function Enabled special recording

Picture Cache Picture Cache Rec function

Number Clip name suffix

Clip continuous record function on/off

function on/off

format and settings

on/off setting

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Display item Description

Gamma Gamma category in use

Proxy Recording Mode

Proxy data recording function on/off

Video Output Status screen

Display item Description

IP Address(Modem)

IP address of attached modem device

Wired LAN Wired LAN network

connection status

Device Name Name of attached network

adaptor

Wired LAN Remote

Remote control enabled/ disabled state when connected using a LAN cable

IP Address (Wired)

IP address of wired LAN connection

Network Status 2 screen

Display item Description

SDI SDI OUT connector output

settings (output picture size, output form, output rate, superimposition)

HDMI HDMI connector output

settings (output picture size, output form, output rate, superimposition)

Video VIDEO OUT connector

output settings (output picture size, superimposition)

Network Status 1 screen

Display item Description

Setting Network setting status

Wireless Network Wireless network setting status

Device Name Name of attached USB

IP Address (Wireless)

MAC Addr. (Wireless)

Wireless Network Modem setting status

Device Name Name of attached modem

wireless LAN module device

IP address of wireless LAN connection

MAC address of device attached the USB wireless LAN module connector

device

Display item Description

NW Client Mode Status

Network client mode status For details, see “Network

client mode status description” (page 66).

CCM Name Name of the connected CCM

when using network client mode

Streaming Status Streaming distribution status

Streaming Size Picture size of the currently

selected streaming setting

Streaming Bit Rate

Bit rate of the currently selected streaming setting

Streaming Type Type of the currently selected

streaming setting

Streaming Dest.

Streaming destination address

Add.

Streaming Dest.

Streaming destination port

Port

Number of Distribution

Number of streaming distribution destinations

File Transfer File transfer progress status

Transfer to: Server name of file transfer

destination

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Network client mode status description

Status display

Off

Connected

Connecting

Awaiting

Address Error

Auth. Failed CCM

No Inet Access

Cert. not Valid

State Description

CCM not connected

CCM connected

Connecting to CCM (disconnected)

CCM connection standby

CCM address error

user name/ password error

Internet connection error

CCM certification not valid error

Network client mode is off.

Network client mode is on, CCM is connected, and CCM control is enabled.

Attempting to connect to CCM (or disconnecting). Wait until connection (disconnection) is successful. If the status does not change from “Connecting,” the CCM address setting may be incorrect. Check that the address is set correctly.

Network client mode is on, but the network setting is off. Enable the network setting to connect to the CCM.

The host name or IP address of the CCM to connect may be incorrect. Check that the setting is correct.

The user name or password used to connect to the CCM may be incorrect. Check that the setting is correct.

Cannot connect to the network. The network settings may be incorrect. Check the network settings.

The CCM certificate is not valid. The date setting may be invalid. Check the date setting.

Assignable Button Status screen

Battery Status screen

Display item Description

Detected Battery Detected type of the battery

Remaining Remaining capacity (%)

Charge Count Number of recharges

Capacity Remaining capacity (Ah)

Voltage Voltage

Manufacture Date Date of battery manufacture

Power Source Power supply source

Supplied Voltage Supplied power source voltage

Media Status screen

Display item Description

SxSA Remaining capacity (bar graph

and remaining time display) and media life of media in slot A

SxSB Remaining capacity (bar graph

and remaining time display) and media life of media in slot B

SD Proxy Remaining ca pacity (bar graph

and remaining time display) and media life (displayed only if available) of media in PROXY SD card slot

SD Utility Remaining capacity (b ar graph

and remaining capacity) and media life (displayed only if available) of media in UTILITY SD card slot

A mark is displayed if the media is protected.

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Chapter4 Shooting

Handling SxS Memory Cards

This camcorder records video and audio on SxS memory cards (not supplied) loaded into one or both of its memory card slots.

In addition to SxS memory cards, you can also use XQD memory cards (not supplied) with the QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adaptor (optional) or SDXC/SDHC cards (not supplied) with the MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor (optional) in the camcorder to make recordings. The file system supported by each type of media is given below.

Memory card File system

exFAT UDF FAT

SxS memory cards Yes Yes No

XQD memory cards Yes Yes No

SDXC cards Yes No No

SDHC cards No No Yes

About SxS Memory Cards

Notes on the use of SxS memory cards

• Recorded data may be lost or corrupted in the following cases.

- When the camcorder is subjected to shock or

vibrations during reading, writing, or formatting of an SxS memory card, and when the camcorder is powered off or an SxS memory card is removed during reading, writing, or formatting

- When the camcorder is used in an

environment subject to static electricity or electromagnetic noise

• Do not use or store SxS memory cards in locations that are:

- Outside the specified environmental ranges

- Very hot, such in as vehicles parked in the sun

during summer, or exposed to direct sunlight, or near heaters

- Subject to high humidity and corrosion

• When inserting a memory card, insert with the label side facing the correct direction.

• Carry and store SxS memory cards in their cases, and lock the cases securely.

SxS memory cards

Use Sony SxS memory cards (SxS PRO+, SxS PRO, or SxS-1) with this camcorder.

SxS PRO+ series SxS PRO series SxS-1 series

The memory cards listed above comply with the ExpressCard memory card standard.

• SxS, SxS PRO+, SxS PRO, and SxS-1 are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• The ExpressCard label and logo are the property of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and are licensed to Sony Corporation. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

• Guard against accidents and inadvertent data loss by backing up the data stored on SxS memory cards. Sony cannot be responsible for any consequences of damage to or loss of data stored on SxS memory cards.

• Do not attach anything other than the supplied labels in the designated label space. When attaching a label, make sure it does not protrude beyond the label space.

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SxS PRO 8GB

Note

Do not touch the write protect switch while an SxS memory card is loaded in a card slot. Eject the card before setting the write protect switch.

Label space

• 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. However, note that the format and delete functions of this camcorder do not completely remove data from memory cards. Before discarding or disposing of a memory card, erase it using commercial data erasure software, or physically destroy it.

• Sony cannot be responsible for any failure to erase data completely. Clip operations may not be possible when the remaining capacity of the media is low. In this case, use a computer to delete unneeded files and try again.

• Open the memory card case completely before storing a card in the case or removing a card from the case.

Preventing accidental erasure

You can prevent accidental recording, editing, and deletion of data on an SxS memory card by setting the write protect switch to the WP position.

Write protect switch

Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory Cards

To load SxS memory cards

1 Slide the cover to the left to open.

2 Insert an SxS memory card into a card

slot.

Insert with the label side facing right.

The ACCESS indicator lights in orange, and then lights in green to indicate that the memory card is usable.

3 Close the cover.

ACCESS indicator status

Card slots A and B each have an ACCESS indicator to indicate the slot status.

Indicator Slot status

Lights in orange Accessing the SxS memory card

(lights during data reading and writing)

Lights in green Standby (the loaded SxS

memory card is ready for recording or playback)

Not lit • No SxS memory card is

loaded.

• An unusable card is loaded.

• An SxS memory card is loaded, but the other slot is selected.

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To eject SxS memory cards

1 Open the cover, and then press the

EJECT button to release the lock and extract the button.

Press the button once to release the lock.

2 Press the EJECT button again to eject

the card.

viewfinder screen to indicate that the camcorder will switch SxS memory cards soon. Subsequently, the camcorder switches automatically to the other card when the selected card becomes full, and recording continues.

Note

The SLOT SELECT button is disabled during playback. The memory cards are not switched even if you press the button. Button operations are enabled when a thumbnail screen (see page 122) is displayed.

Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards

When an unformatted SxS memory card or an SxS memory card formatted in another specification is inserted, a message notifying you that the media has a different file system appears. In this case, format the memory card in the following way. SxS memory cards are formatted in FAT by factory default.

Note

SxS memory cards must be formatted on an XDCAM device that supports the exFAT file system or on this camcorder. Cards in other formats cannot be used.

To format (initialize) by menu operation

You can execute formatting by menu operation.

Note

Data integrity cannot be guaranteed if you power the camcorder off or remove a memory card while the card is being accessed. All data recorded on the card may be discarded. Always make sure that t he ACCESS indicator is lit green or not lit before you power the camcorder off or remove a memory card.

Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Use

When SxS memory cards are loaded in both slot A and slot B, you can press the SLOT SELECT button to select the SxS memory card to use. When the remaining recording time on the recording SxS memory card falls below 60 seconds, the remaining capacity indicator for the corresponding media slot flashes on the

1 Select Operation >Format Media in the

setup menu.

2 Select Media(A) (slot A) or Media(B)

(slot B).

3 Turn the MENU knob to select

[Execute], then press the knob.

A confirmation screen prompting whether to format the card appears.

4 Turn the MENU knob to select

[Execute] on the confirmation message screen, then press the knob.

Formatting begins.

During formatting, a message and progress state (%) is displayed and the ACCESS indicator is lit orange.

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When formatting ends, a completion message appears. Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

Formatting while recording

Even while recording, the SxS memory card loaded in the other card slot can be formatted.

Notes

• Formatting is not supported while recording when Slow & Quick Motion is set to On and Frame Rate is set to 72 FPS or higher.

• Formatting is not supported during playback or when the thumbnail screen is displayed.

• During formatting, recording to an SxS memory card loaded in the other card slot cannot be started.

If formatting fails

A format operation may fail because the SxS memory card is write protected, or because it is not the type of card specified for use with this camcorder. In this case, an error message appears. Follow the instructions in the error message and exchange the card for an SxS memory card that can be used with this camcorder.

Notes

• Formatting a memory card erases all data, including recorded video data and setup files.

Checking the Remaining Recording Time

You can check the remaining capacity of the SxS memory cards loaded in the two slots by checking the recording media remaining capacity indicator in the viewfinder. The remaining recording time is calculated from the remaining capacity of the media in each slot and the current video format (recording bit rate), and is displayed in units of minutes. You can check the remaining capacity on a bar graph by displaying the Media Status screen (see page 66).

Note

A mark appears when a memory card is write protected.

When to exchange SxS memory cards

• The warning message “Media Near Full” appears, the WARNING indicator and the REC indicator on the viewfinder screen flash, and the buzzer sounds when the total remaining recording time of the two memory cards falls to five minutes during recording. Exchange one of the cards for media with available recording capacity.

• If you continue recording, the message “Media Full” appears and r ecording stops when the total remaining recording time falls to 0.

Note

About up to 600 clips can be recorded on one SxS memory card.

The display of remaining recording time changes to “0” and the message “Media Full” appears when the clip limit is reached.

Restoring SxS Memory Cards

If for any reason an error should occur in a memory card, the card must be restored before use. When you load an SxS memory card that needs to be restored, a message appears in the viewfinder to ask whether you want to restore it.

To restore a card

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], and then press the knob. The restoration starts. During the restoration, an execution message appears, the progress is displayed (%), and the ACCESS indicator lights in orange. When restoration ends, a completion message appears. Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

If restoration fails

• Write protected SxS memory cards and cards on which memory errors have occurred cannot be restored. A warning message appears for such cards. Follow the instructions in the message and unprotect the card or replace it with another card.

• SxS memory cards on which memory errors have occurred may become usable if they are reformatted.

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• In some cases, some clips can be restored while others cannot. The restored clips can be played normally.

• If the message “Could not Restore Some Clips” keeps appearing after repeated attempts at restoration, it may be possible to restore the SxS memory card with the following procedure.

Handling SD Cards for Saving Configuration Data

1Use the application software (see

page 200) to copy the required clips to

another SxS memory card.

2Format the unusable SxS memory card on

the camcorder.

3Copy the required clips back to the newly

formatted SxS memory card.

Note

For restoration of media recorded with this camcorder, be sure to use this camcorder. Media recorded with a device other than this camcorder or with another camcorder of different version (even of the same model) may not be restored using this camcorder.

SD cards supported for saving configuration data

SDHC memory cards* (Speed Class: 4 or higher, non-UHS, Capacity: 4 GB to 32 GB)

* Referred to as “SD cards” in this manual.

Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards

1 Select Operation >Format Media >SD

Card (Utility) in the setup menu.

A confirmation screen prompting whether to format the card appears.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select

[Execute], then press the knob.

Formatting begins. During formatting, a message and progress state (%) is displayed and the ACCESS indicator is lit orange. When formatting ends, a completion message appears. Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

Note

Formatting an SD card erases all data on the card. The card cannot be restored.

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Inserting/Ejecting SD Cards for Saving Configuration Data

To insert an SD card (for saving configuration data)

Using a Media Adaptor

1 Open the switch cover.

2 Insert the SD card (for saving

configuration data) in the UTILITY SD card slot.

3 Close the switch cover.

To eject an SD card (for saving configuration data)

1 Open the switch cover.

2 Press the SD card in slightly, then

remove the card.

Notes

• If the camcorder is turned off or the SD card is removed while the SD is being accessed, the integrity of data on the card cannot be guaranteed. All data recorded on the card may be discarded. Always make sure the ACCESS indicator is off before turning off the camcorder or removing the SD card.

• Take caution to prevent the SD card from flying out when inserting/ejecting the card.

Checking the Remaining Capacity

You can check the remaining capacity on an SD card on the Media Status screen (see page 66). To use an SD card formatted on the camcorder in the slot of another device, make a backup of the card, then reformat the card in the device to be used.

Notes

• For professional applications, the use of other media will not provide the same high reliability a nd durability that is obtained using SxS memory cards.

• Not all memory cards are guaranteed to work with this camcorder. For compatible memory cards, contact your Sony dealer.

XQD Memory Cards

By using an optional QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adaptor, you can insert an XQD memory card into an SxS memory card slot and use it for recording and playback.

For details about using a QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adaptor, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the adaptor.

Note

The following operations may not be available depending on the type of XQD memory cards used.

• High-speed playback

• Slow & Quick Motion shooting

Formatting (initializing)

XQD memory cards must be formatted the first time they are used in the camcorder. XQD memory cards for use in the camcorder should be formatted using the format function of the camcorder. If a message appears when the XQD memory card is inserted into the camcorder, format the XQD memory card. If an unformatted XQD memory card or an XQD memory card that was formatted in a different specification is inserted, a message asking for confirmation to format media or a message notifying you that the media has a different file system appears.

1 Select Operation >Format Media in the

setup menu.

2 Select Media(A) (slot A) or Media(B)

(slot B).

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3 Turn the MENU knob to select

[Execute], then press the knob.

A confirmation screen prompting whether to format the card appears.

4 Turn the MENU knob to select

[Execute] on the confirmation message screen, then press the knob.

Note

Formatting an XQD memory card erases all data on the card, including protected video. The data cannot be restored.

Connection between the camcorder and a computer

Insert the recorded XQD memory card into a slot in the camcorder, and connect the camcorder to a computer using a USB cable.

To use a memory card formatted on the camcorder in the slot of another device

First, make a backup of the card, then reformat the card in the device to be used.

SD Cards

By using an optional MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor, you can insert an SD card into an SxS memory card slot and use it for recording and playback.

Note

If an SD card and another memory card are used at the same time, the camcorder does not switch cards when the media becomes full. Instead, recording stops.

Compatible SD cards

SDXC memory cards (SD speed class: Class 10)

SDHC memory cards (SD speed class: Class 10)

1) Supported if the file system is exFAT.

2) Supported if the file system is FAT.

For details about using an MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the adaptor.

Notes

• High-speed playback may not be properly achieved with an SD card.

• Recording and playback using SD cards is not supported when shooting in XAVC-I format.

• Slow motion recording using the Slow & Quick Motion recording function cannot be used with an SDXC card.

Formatting (initializing)

SD cards must be formatted the first time they are used in the camcorder. SD cards for use in the camcorder should be formatted using the format function of the camcorder. If a message appears when the SD card is inserted into the camcorder, format the SD card. If an unformatted SD card or an SD card that was formatted in a different specification is inserted, a message asking for confirmation to format media or a message notifying you that the media has a different file system appears. Format the card using the following procedure.

1 Select Operation >Format Media in the

setup menu.

2 Select Media(A) (slot A) or Media(B)

(slot B).

3 Turn the MENU knob to select

[Execute], then press the knob.

A confirmation screen prompting whether to format the card appears.

4 Turn the MENU knob to select

[Execute] on the confirmation message screen, then press the knob.

Note

Formatting an SD card erases all data on the card, including protected video. The data cannot be restored.

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Connection between the camcorder and a computer

Insert the recorded SD card into a slot in the camcorder, and connect the camcorder to a computer using a USB cable.

Basic Operations

To use a memory card formatted on the camcorder in the slot of another device

First, make a backup of the card, then reformat the card in the device to be used.

This section explains the basic shooting and recording procedures. Before starting to shoot, inspect the camera system to verify that it is operating properly.

1 Attach a fully charged battery pack (see

page 32).

2 Load one or two SxS memory cards (see

page 68).

If you load two cards, the camcorder switches automatically to the second card when the first card becomes full.

3 Set the camcorder’s POWER switch

(see page 12) to ON.

4 Make the following settings.

Marker display: On (see page 147) Iris: Auto (see page 57) Zoom: Auto Camera output: Select the picture currently

being shot (camera picture), and turn the DCC function on (see page 16)

Timecode advance mode: F-RUN (Free

Run) or R-RUN (Rec Run) (see page 61)

Audio input channel selection: Auto (see

page 20)

5 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the

BLACK position to adjust the black balance (see page 52).

6 Select a filter according to the lighting

conditions, and adjust the white balance (see page 53).

7 Point the camcorder at the subject, and

adjust the focus and zoom.

8 If you are using the electronic shutter,

select an appropriate shutter mode and speed (see page 55).

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Do one of the following to start recording.

- Press the REC START button (see page 14).

- Press the VTR button on the lens.

- Turn on the assignable switch to which the Rec function has been assigned (see page 183).

During recording, the TALLY indicators, the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder, and the REC indicator on the viewfinder screen light. Adjust the zoom and focus as required.

Notes

• Never remove the battery pack while the camcorder is recording (while the ACCESS indicator on the right-side panel is lit in blue and the ACCESS indicator in the card slot section is lit in orange). Doing so risks the loss of several seconds of data before the recording was interrupted, because internal processing will not end normally.

• The playback control buttons (EJECT, F REV, F FWD, NEXT, PREV, PLAY/PAUSE, STOP) do not function during recording.

• If XAVC, MPEG HD, MPEG IMX, or DVCAM is selected for the video format, you can start recording immediately when the camcorder is turned on. However, this is not supported when a special recording function (excluding Picture Cache Rec mode) is running, when the timecode is set to REGEN, or when using planning metadata.

To stop recording, perform one of the operations listed in step 9.

The TALLY indicators, the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder, and the REC indicator on the viewfinder screen go out, and camcorder enters recording standby (Stby) mode. A clip is created from the video and audio data and the metadata recorded between steps

9 and 10.

To review the recording (rec review)

With the camcorder in recording standby mode, press an assignable switch assigned with the Rec Review function to play back the last two seconds of the clip at normal speed. Press and hold an assignable switch assigned with the Rec Review function for one second or longer to start play back from

the frame two seconds prior to the last frame at four times speed in the reverse direction. Then, release the button to play the clip from that point at normal speed. The clip is played to the end, then Rec Review ends and the camcorder returns to Stby mode. When the Rec Review function is assigned to the RET button on the lens, you can also conduct a review by using the RET button.

Repeat steps 9 and 10 to continue recording.

With each repetition, another clip is created on the memory card.

Clip 1

Notes

• You cannot resume recording for about one second after stopping recording.

• The maximum number of clips that can be recorded on one memory card is 600. Even if the memory card has enough free capacity to record more clips, when 600 clips have been recorded, no further recording is possible.

• The maximum continuous recording time spanning several memory cards is 24 hours. When 24 h ours have elapsed, recording stops.

Clip 2

Clip 3

Clip names

Eight-character clips names (consisting of a fourcharacter prefix and a four-digit number) are generated automatically for clips recorded by this camcorder.

Example: ABCD0001

You can also use Operation >Clip >Title Prefix in the setup menu to set the clip name prefix to a user-specified string of characters (four to 46 characters in length). (A user-specified prefix cannot be changed after recording.) The four-digit number at the end of clip names is generated automatically, incrementing as clips are recorded.

Playing Recorded Clips

When the camcorder is in standby (Stby) mode, you can play all or part of the most recently recorded clip (see page 75).

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1 Insert the SxS memory card to play (see

page 68).

2 Press the PREV button (see page 18) or

the F REV button (see page 18) to cue up the clip to play.

3 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

The PLAY/PAUSE indicator lights, and the playback picture appears in the viewfinder.

To pause play

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The PLAY/PAUSE indicator flashes while play is paused. Press the button again to return to play mode.

To play at high speed

Press the F FWD button (see page 18) or the F REV button (see page 18). To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/ PAUSE button.

To switch between memory cards

When two memory cards are loaded, press the SLOT SELECT button (see page 22) to select the active slot. It is not possible to switch between memory cards during playback.

To stop playback

Press the STOP button: Playback stops, and the

camcorder enters E-E mode.

Press the THUMBNAIL button: Playback stops

and the thumbnail screen (see page 122)

appears in the viewfinder. Playback also stops and the timecode screen appears in the viewfinder when you start recording during playback, and when you eject an SxS memory card.

Advanced Operations

Recording Shot Marks

On this camcorder, two types of shot marks are available. You can record them at user-specified positions to make it easier for editors to cue up those positions. The maximum number of shot marks per clip is

999.

You can also use the Thumbnail menu to add and delete shot marks in clips. For details, see “Adding/ Deleting Essence Marks in Clips” (page 128).

To record shot marks

The following two methods are supported.

• Turn on an assignable switch assigned with the Shot Mark 1 or Shot Mark 2 function.

When a shot mark is recorded, a “Shot Mark 1” or “Shot Mark 2” indication appears in the viewfinder for about three seconds near the timecode indicator.

Note

An SD card inserted in an SxS card slot using the MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor (option) cannot be used for recording.

Setting Clip Flags

To make it easier for editors to select good clips, you can set clip flags in recorded clips.

To add/delete clip flags

You can use the Thumbnail menu to add and delete clip flags in previously recorded clips. For details, see “Adding/Deleting Clip Flags on Clips” (page 127).

Note

An SD card inserted in an SxS card slot using the MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor (option) cannot be used for recording.

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Recording Retroactive Images (Picture Cache Rec Function)

XAVC-I XAVC-L MPEG HD 422 MPEG HD 420 MPEG IMX 50

Picture Cache Rec mode and Picture Cache Rec time settings

To start recording in Picture Cache Rec mode, Picture Cache Rec mode and the storage time of images in memory (Picture Cache Rec time) must be set beforehand in the Operation menu. When recording is started, the duration of footage that can be recorded retroactively is determined by the Picture Cache Rec time. The duration that can be recorded retroactively may be reduced in the following circumstances.

Notes

• The storage of video in memory starts when Picture Cache Rec mode is selected. However, if recording is started immediately after se lecting this mode, a portion of the images shot immediately prior to selecting Picture Cache Rec mode will not be recorded.

• Images are not stored in memory during playback, recording review, or thumbnail display, so recording of images during these periods is not supported.

To set Picture Cache Rec mode and the Picture Cache Rec time

1 Select Operation >Rec Function

>Picture Cache Rec in the setup menu.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select [On],

then press the knob.

3 Select Operation >Rec Function

>Cache Rec Time in the setup menu.

4 Turn the MENU knob to select the

Picture Cache Rec time setting, then press the knob.

The options will vary depending on the recording format and system frequency settings. See “Picture Cache Rec Mode Settings” (page 238) in the Appendix.

Once Picture Cache Rec mode is selected, it is maintained until the settings are changed. Alternatively, instead of performing steps

2, you can also select Picture Cache Rec mode

using an assignable switch (see page 182) which has been assigned with the Picture Cache Rec function.

Notes

• Only one special recording function, such as Picture Cache Rec, can be used at any one time. If another special recording mode is enabled while Picture Cache Rec is in use, Picture Cache Rec is automatically released.

• Changing system settings, such as the video format, clears all images stored in memory. Consequently, images shot just before changing settings cannot be recorded, if recording is started immediately after changing settings. Picture Cache Rec mode is automatically released.

• The Picture Cache Rec time cannot be set during recording.

Device operation when recording in Picture Cache Rec mode

The recording procedure is essentially the same, except for the following points where operation varies from normal.

• If recording is started while accessing media, the actual start point of recording may be delayed even longer than the set Picture Cache Rec time. The delay increases with the number of recorded clips, so stopping recording and quickly restarting recording should be avoided in Picture Cache Rec mode.

• Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/RRUN switch, the camcorder operates in F-RUN mode.

• In Picture Cache Rec mode, time data cannot be set by switching the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. To set time data, first stop Picture Cache Rec mode.

• If the remaining recording time of the media in the currently selected slot is shorter than the Picture Cache Rec time, images are recorded to

1 and

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the media (if there is sufficient remaining recording time) in the non-selected slot. However, images are not recorded if there is no media in the non-selected slot or if the media in the slot has insufficient remaining recording time. (A message notifying you that there is insufficient remaining recording time will appear on the viewfinder screen.)

• Shot marks are not recorded, even if the shot marks are set before the recording start operation.

If the camcorder is turned off during recording

• If the POWER switch on the camcorder is set to the OFF position, the media is accessed for several seconds to record the images stored in memory up till that moment, and then the power turns off automatically.

• If the battery is removed, the DC cable disconnected, or the AC adaptor turned off during recording, the video and audio data stored in memory is erased, and images up till that point are not recorded. Care should be exercised when exchanging the battery.

Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)

The camcorder’s Interval Rec function allows you to capture time-lapse video to the camcorder’s internal memory. This function is an effective way to shoot slow-moving subjects. When you start recording, the camcorder automatically records a specified number of frames at a specified interval time. This function is enabled when the camcorder is set to any of the following video formats (see page 47).

XAVC-I XAVC-L MPEG HD 422

Interval time

Number of frames in one take

A pre-lighting function is available when Interval Rec is enabled. This function automatically turns on the video light before recording starts, which allows you to record pictures under stable light and color temperature conditions.

Interval Rec settings and shooting

Notes

• Only one special recording function, such as Interval Rec recording, can be used at any one time. If another special recording mode is enabled while Interval Rec is in use, for example, Interval Rec is automatically released.

• Interval Rec settings cannot be changed during recording.

To set Interval Rec

1 Select Operation >Rec Function

>Interval Rec in the setup menu.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select [On],

then press the knob.

The camcorder ente rs Interval Rec mode, and “Int Stby” appears at the REC indicator position on the vie wfinder screen. (The green tally indicator in the HDVF series viewfinder also flashes.)

3 Select [Number of Frames], turn the

MENU knob to select the number of frames to record in one take, and then press the knob.

You can select 2, 6, or 12 when the format is 50P or 59.9P. You can select 1, 3, 6, or 9 when the format is 23.98P, 25P, 29.97P, 50i, or 59.94i.

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4 Select [Interval Time], turn the MENU

knob to select the desired recording interval, and then press the knob.

You can select 1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 sec, 1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 min, or 1 to 4/6/12/24 hour.

5 As required, select [Pre-Lighting], turn

the MENU knob to select the length of lighting time before recording starts, and then press the knob.

You can select 2, 5, 10 sec. or Off.

Notes

• If you want to turn the video light on before the start of recording, set the camcorder’s LIGHT switch to AUTO. The video light switch must also be turned on. When this is done, the video light turns on and off automatically. However, the video light remains lit if the time that it would be off is five seconds or less.

• If you set the LIGHT switch to MANUAL and turn the video light switch on, the video light is always lit. (The video light does not turn on and off automatically.)

The camcorder exits Interval Rec mode when it is powered off, but the number of frames, interval time, and pre-lighting settings are maintained. You do not need to set them again the next time you shoot in Interval Rec mode.

To shoot using Interval Rec

Make the settings and preparations described in “Basic Operations” (page 74), secure the camcorder so that it does not move, and begin shooting.

When Interval Rec mode is set to On, “Int Stby” appears at the REC indicator position on the viewfinder screen. When recording starts, the

zInt Rec” and “zInt Stby” appear alternately at

“ the position of the REC indicator. The TALLY indicators and the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder light as they do during normal recording. (The green tally indicator in the HDVF series viewfinder also flashes at high speed.) If you are using the pre-lighting function, the video light comes on before recording starts.

To stop shooting

Stop the recording.

When shooting ends, the video data stored in memory up to that point is written to the media.

To exit Interval Rec mode

Do one of the following.

• Set the POWER switch to OFF.

• In recording standby mode, set Operation >Rec Function >Interval Rec in the setup menu to Off.

Note

Restarting the camcorder automatically releases Interval Rec mode.

Limitations during recording

• Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/RRUN switch, the advance mode of the internal timecode generator is always R-RUN.

• Audio is not recorded.

• Reviewing the recording (Rec Review) is not possible.

• Genlock is not possible.

If the camcorder is turned off during recording

• If power is lost because the battery was removed, the DC power cord was disconnected, or the power was turned off on the AC adaptor side, then the video and audio data shot up to that point may be lost (maximum 10 seconds). Care should be exercised when exchanging the battery.

Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion

You can specify a recording frame rate that is different from the playback frame rate.

Note

When shooting in XAVC recording format, use SxS Pro+ type SxS memory cards.

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Recording format

XAVC-I

1080P

XAVC-L 50

1080P

XAVC-L 35

1080P

HD422 50

1080P

a) The PXWK-503 Slow&Quick Option (available

separately) is required for use with the XAVC video format.

b) exFAT and UDF files systems are supported. Only

exFAT is supported for other recording formats.

System frequency

59.94P/50P/

29.97P/25P/

23.98P

59.94P/50P/

29.97P/23.98P/ 25P

59.94P/50P/

29.97P/23.98P/ 25P

29.97P 1 FPS to 30 FPS

23.98P

25P 1 FPS to 25 FPS

S&Q frame rate

1 FPS to 60 FPS (1 FPS units) 72, 75, 80, 90, 96, 100, 110, 120 FPS

(1 FPS units)

By shooting with a frame rate that differs from the playback frame rate, you can obtain slow and quick motion effects that are smoother than lowspeed or high-speed playback of content recorded at the normal frame rate.

Slow & Quick Motion settings and shooting

To set Slow & Quick Motion

1 Select Operation >Rec Function >Slow

& Quick Motion in the setup menu.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select [On],

then press the knob.

Slow & Quick Motion starts, and “S&Q Stby” appears in the recording status indicator area in the viewfinder. Next, set the frame rate.

3 Select Operation >Rec Function >Slow

& Quick Motion >Frame Rate in the setup menu.

4 Turn the MENU knob to select the

frame rate, then press the knob.

When you finish making these settings, the system frequency and the frame rate appear at the top of the viewfinder screen. You can change the

frame rate while viewing the display in the viewfinder by turning the MENU knob. The Slow & Quick Motion mode setting and the frame rate are retained even after the camcorder is powered off.

Notes

• Slow & Quick Motion cannot be used if the video format is set to XAVC and the PXWK-503 Slow&Quick Option (available separately) is not installed.

• Only one special recording function, such as Slow & Quick Motion, can be used at any one time.

• If another special recording function is enabled while using Slow & Quick Motion, Slow & Quick Motion is automatically canceled.

• Slow & Quick Motion cannot be set during recording, playback, or while the thumbnail screen is displayed.

• Slow & Quick Motion cannot be set if the slow shutter function is set.

To shoot using Slow & Quick Motion

Shoot as described in “Basic Operations” (page 74).

When recording starts, the “S&Q Stby” indication in the viewfinder changes to the “zS&Q Rec” indication. The TALLY indicators and the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder light as they do during normal recording.

To stop shooting

Stop the recording.

Note

It takes longer than normal for recording to stop when the frame rate is set to a low value (for a slow frame rate).

To exit Slow & Quick Motion mode

With the camcorder in recording standby mode, set Operation >Rec Function >Slow & Quick in the setup menu to [Off].

Limitations during recording

• Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/RRUN switch, the advance mode of the internal timecode generator is always R-RUN.

• Audio cannot be recorded when the recording and playback frame rates differ.

• Reviewing the recording (Rec Review) is not possible.

• If you change the recording frame rate to a va lue faster than the current shutter speed, the shutter speed is changed to the slowest value for which shooting is possible. Example: If the frame rate is 32 and the shutter

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speed is 55, then the shutter speed is changed to

/40, and you change the frame rate to

/60. It is not possible to select a shutter speed that is slower than the recording frame rate.

• Genlock is not possible.

Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec Function

Normally, a clip is created as an independent file each time that you start and stop recording. But this function allows you to start and stop recording while continuously recording to the same clip, for as long as the function remains enabled. This is convenient when you do not want to generate a large number of short clips, and when you want to record without worrying about exceeding the clip limit. It is still easy to find recording start points, because a Rec Start essence mark is recorded at the recording start point each time you start recording. This function is enabled when the camcorder is set to any of the following video formats (see page 47).

XAVC-I XAVC-L MPEG HD 422

Clip Continuous Rec settings and shooting

To set Clip Continuous Rec

1 Select Operation >Rec Function >Clip

Continuous Rec in the setup menu.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select [On],

then press the knob.

“Cont Stby” appears in the viewfinder, and the function is enabled.

Notes

• Only one special recording function, such as Clip Continuous Rec, can be used at any one time.

• If another special recording mode is enabled while Clip Continuous Rec is in use, for example, the currently selected mode is automatically released.

ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches, or the COLOR TEMP button.

For details, see “Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches” (page 182).

To shoot using Clip Continuous Rec

Shoot as described in “Basic Operations” (page 74).

When recording starts, the “Cont Stby” indicatio n in the viewfinder changes to “zCont Rec” indication. The TALLY indicators and the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder light as they do during normal recording.

Note

During recording or in recording standby mode (when “Cont Stby” indication is lit), if you remove the media, the battery, or the power source, the media needs to be restored. It is not possible to restore media on a device other than this camcorder. Exit Clip Continuous Rec mode (see page 81) and then remove the media. When “Cont Stby” indication is flashing (once per second), you can remove the media.

To stop shooting

Stop the recording.

Note

Stop the recording after recording for two or more seconds.

To exit Clip Continuous Rec mode

With the camcorder in recording standby mode, set Operation >Rec Function >Clip Continuous Rec in the setup menu to [Off].

Limitations during recording

A single continuous clip cannot be created if you perform one of the following operations while the camcorder is in recording or recording standby mode. (A new clip will be created when you next start recording.)

• Operate on a clip (lock, delete, or rename a clip)

• Switch slots

• Change the recording format

• Turn off the POWER switch

• Playback

• Switch to the thumbnail screen

You can assign the Clip Continuous Rec on/off function to one of the ASSIGN. 1/2/3 switches,

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Recording Video Simultaneously to Two SxS Memory Cards (Simul Rec)

When the video format (see page 47) is set to one of the options in the following table, you can record the same video to two SxS memory cards. This function is useful for making a video backup while shooting.

Notes

• It is recommended that both SxS memory cards be formatted (initialized) using the camcorder before use.

• SD cards cannot be used.

Operation >Format >Rec Format in the setup menu

XAVC-I 1080P 59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98

XAVC-I 1080i 59.94/50

XAVC-I 720P 59.94/50

XAVC-L 50 1080P 59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98

XAVC-L 50 1080i 59.94/50

XAVC-L 50 720P 59.94/50

XAVC-L 35 1080P 59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98

XAVC-L 35 1080i 59.94/50

XAVC-L 25 1080i 59.94/50

HD 422 50 1080P 29.97/25/23.98

HD 422 50 1080i 59.94/50

HD 422 50 720P 59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98

HQ 1920×1080P 29.97/25/23.98

HQ 1920×1080i 59.94/50

HQ 1440×1080i 59.94/50

HQ 1280×720P 59.94/50

Operation >Format >Frequency in the setup menu

To shoot using Simul Rec

1 Insert SxS memory cards in both

memory slots A and B.

The ACCESS indicators for SxS slots A and B are lit. Also, icons for SxS slots A and B appear in the viewfinder (see page 31).

2 Shoot as described in “Basic

Operations” (page 74).

Notes

• Simultaneous recording is not possible if either of the media is defective or if the media is write protected.

• During simultaneous recording, if either of the media becomes full or an error occurs and recording cannot continue, recording to that media stops but recording to the other media continues.

To stop shooting

Stop the recording.

To exit Simul Rec

In recording standby mode, set Operation >Rec Function >Simul Rec in the setup menu to “Off.”

To set Simul Rec

1 Select Operation >Rec Function >Simul

Rec in the setup menu.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select [On],

then press the knob.

Notes

• The Simul Rec function cannot be used when the file system is UDF.

• Only one special recording function, such as Simul Rec, can be used at any one time.

• If another special recording mode is enabled while using Simul Rec, Simul Rec is automatically released.

• Simul Rec canno t be set during recording, playback, or while the thumbnail screen is displayed.

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Recording Proxy Data

Proxy data is made up of low-resolution video data (H.264) and audio data (AAC-LC). This lightweight proxy data can be used in the same way as the original data, but it can be transferred more quickly, for more efficient viewing and editing. During clip recor ding, proxy data is recorded onto the SD card inserted into the PROXY SD card slot. By importing proxy data recorded on the SD card into a computer, you can quickly check the recorded content or perform rapid offline editing. You can record proxy data not only simultaneously when recording on SxS memory cards, but also independently from recording to SxS memory cards. You can start and stop proxy recording independently by assigning the Proxy Rec Start/ Stop function to an assignable switch (see pages 183 and 185).

Proxy Recording using the Camcorder

- Set Maintenance >Network >Setting in the setup menu to Off.

- Cancel all assignments of the Proxy Rec Start/ Stop function to assignable switches.

• Attempting to remove the SD card while either the proxy recording or wireless LAN connection function is enabled may display a warning (E91-1C0) in some cases. If the warning appears while recording, data is still recorded correctly to th e SxS memory cards, but proxy data is not recorded. The warning message can be cleared by turning the camcorder off and then on again.

• Proxy recording will not start if Picture Cache Rec, Interval Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion is enabled.

SD Cards

SD cards supported for recording proxy data

• SDHC memory cards* (Speed Class: 4 or higher, non-UHS, Capacity: 4 GB to 32 GB)

• SDXC memory cards higher, non-UHS, Capacity: 64 GB to 256 GB)

* Referred to as “SD cards” in this manual.

(Speed Class: 4 or

Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards

• When recording simultaneously, proxy recording will not start unless an SxS memory card is inserted.

• (media status indicator for Proxy SD slot) and the “Proxy” indicator turn on in the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen to indicate that proxy recording is enabled. “Proxy Rec” is displayed during recording. If you start shooting while is flashing or is not lit, proxy data is not recorded.

• Before removing an SD card from the camcorder, always check that the ACCESS indicator for the PROXY SD card slot is not lit, then turn off the camcorder or turn off the proxy recording/wireless LAN connection function. To turn off the proxy recording/wireless LAN connection function, make the following settings in the setup menu.

- Set Operation>Proxy Recording Mode

>Setting in the setup menu to Off.

1 Select Operation >Proxy Recording

Mode >Setting in the setup menu.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select [On],

then press the knob.

3 Select Operation >Format Media >SD

Card (Proxy) in the setup menu.

4 Turn the MENU knob to select

[Execute], then press the knob.

A confirmation screen prompting whether to format the card appears.

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5 Turn the MENU knob to select

[Execute], then press the knob.

Note

Formatting an SD card erases all data on the card. The card cannot be restored.

Checking the Remaining Capacity

You can check the remaining capacity on an SD card on the Media Status screen (see page 66).

To use an SD card formatted on the camcorder in the slot of another device

First, make a backup of the card, then reformat the card in the device to be used.

Recording Proxy Data

To record proxy data simultaneously

You can record proxy data to an SD card simultaneously as the recording to SxS memory cards.

1 Select Operation >Proxy Recording

Mode >Setting in the setup menu.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select [On],

then press the knob.

3 Insert an SD card for recording proxy

data into the PROXY SD card slot.

4 Start recording.

The proxy data file is saved in the “/PRIVATE/PXROOT/C lip” directory of the SD card at the same time as the original data is being recorded onto an SxS memory card. Proxy data recording automatically stops when you stop recording.

Notes

• Proxy recording is not supported during streaming (Maintenance >Streaming >Setting in th e setup menu set to On).

• Proxy recording is not supported when any of the following functions is enabled.

- When streaming (Maintenance >Streaming >Setting

in the setup menu is set to On)

- Interval Rec (Operation >Rec Function >Interval

Rec in the setup menu is set to On)

- Picture Cache Rec (Operation >Rec Function

>Picture Cache Rec in the setup menu is set to On)

- Slow & Quick Motion (Operation >Rec Function

>Slow & Quick Motion in the setup menu is set to On)

To record proxy data separately from recording original data

You can record proxy data to an SD card independent of the SxS memory cards by assigning the Proxy Rec Start/Stop function to an assignable switch.

Notes

• If simultaneous proxy recording is started while recording proxy data independently is in progress, the proxy data recording continues without interruption. Subsequently, when simultaneous recording is stopped, proxy data recording also stops.

• Proxy recording cannot be stopped independently during simultaneous proxy recording.

Proxy recording limitations

Proxy recording is not supported in the following cases.

• During streaming (Maintenance >Streaming >Setting in the setup menu set to On)

• During Interval Rec (Operation >Rec Function >Interval Rec in the setup menu set to On)

• During Picture Cache Rec (Operation >Rec Function >Picture Cache Rec in the setup menu is set to On)

• During Slow & Quick Motion (Operation >Rec Function >Slow & Quick Motion in the setup menu set to On)

• When network client mode is enabled (Maintenance >Network Client Mode >Setting in the setup menu is set to On) and Maintenance >Network Client Mode >Preset 1, Preset 2, or Preset 3 >NCM with Proxy in the setup menu is set to Disable.

• When Operation >Format >Frequency in the setup menu is set to 23.98P and Operation >Proxy Recording Mode >Size is set to HD Auto(9Mbps) or HD Auto(6Mbps)

• While power is being supplied by the external device connector (Operation >USB in the setup menu).

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About the recorded files

• The file name extension is “.mp4”.

• The timecode is also recorded simultaneously.

• A still image of the first frame is also recorded simultaneously.

• Location information and a Log file are recorded simultaneously if the GPS function is enabled. The Log file is saved in “Root/ PRIVATE/SONY/GPS.”

To stop recording proxy data

Set Operation >Proxy Recording Mode >Setting in the setup menu to [Off].

When there is insufficient remaining capacity on an SD card

A warning is displayed to indicate that there is insufficient free space.

Changing Proxy Recording Settings

Select Operation >Proxy Recording Mode Size and Audio Channel in the setup menu to change the settings for the size of the proxy recording format and the audio channel for proxy recording, respectively.

Note

When Operation >Proxy Recording Mode >Size in the setup menu is set to HD Auto(9Mbps) or HD Auto(6Mbps) and the system frequency is set to 29.97, 25, or 23.98, the proxy data picture size will be set to 1920×1080 even if the picture size of the recording vi deo format is set to 1280×720.

Planning Metadata Operations

Planning metadata is information about shooting and recording plans, recorded in an XML file.

Example of a planning metadata file

You can shoot using clip names and shot mark names defined in advance in a planning metadata file. You can send and receive planning metadata using the “Content Browser Mobile” application.

Note

Use a font set that is compatible with the language set using Maintenance >Language in the setup menu when defining clip names and shot mark names. Using fonts for a language that is different from the language setting on the camcorder may cause characters to be displayed abnormally.

Checking Proxy Recording Settings

Select Operation >Proxy Recording Mode Frame Rate and Bit Rate in the setup menu to view the settings for the vide o frame rate and video bit rate, respectively.

Loading a Planning Metadata File into Camcorder’s Internal Memory when Recording a Clip

1 Save the planning metadata file on an

SxS memory card beforehand.

Planning metadata files are stored in the “General/Sony/Planning” directory.

2 Insert an SxS memory card in slot A or

3 Select Operation >Planning Metadata

>Load Media (A) or Load Media (B) in the setup menu.

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A file list screen appears. Up to 64 planning metadata files are displayed in the list.

4 Turn the MENU knob to select a file to

load and press the knob.

5 Turn the MENU knob to select [Load]

and press the knob, then select [Execute] and press the knob again.

Note

Planning metadata files can be loaded from SDXC cards using an optional MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor. However, data cannot be loaded from SDHC/SD cards.

To clear the loaded planning metadata

1 Select Operation >Planning Metadata

>Clear Memory in the setup menu.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select

[Execute], and then press the knob.

Deletion of the file starts. The message “Clear Planning Metadata File OK” appears when the deletion finishes.

Defining Clip Names in Planning Metadata

To display detailed information in planning metadata

After loading planning metadata into the camcorder, you can check the detailed information that it contains, such as file names, date and time of creation, and titles.

1 Select Operation >Planning Metadata

>Properties in the setup menu.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select

[Execute], and then press the knob.

The planning metadata information is displayed.

Item Information

File Name File name

Assign ID Assign ID

Created Date and time of creation

Modified Date and time of most recent

Modified by Name of person who modified

Title Title1 specified in file (ASCII

Title2 Title2 specified in file (UTF-8

Material Group

Shot Mark0 to Shot Mark9

a) Material group: A group of clips recorded with

the same planning metadata.

modification

the file

format clip name)

Number of clips in material

group

Names defined in file for Shot Mark 0 to Shot Mark 9

The following two types of clip name strings can be written in a planning metadata file.

• An ASCII format name that appears in the viewfinder

• A UTF-8 format name that is actually registered as the clip name

You can select which type of clip name is displayed with Operation >Planning Metadata >Clip Name Disp in the setup menu. When a clip name is set with planning metadata, the clip name is displayed.

Note

When you define both an ASCII format name and a UTF-8 format name with planning metadata, the UTF-8 format string is used as the clip name string. If you define either an ASCII format name or a UTF-8 format name with planning metadata, the defined format name is displayed though it is not selected by menu setting.

Clip name string example

Use a text editor to modify the two fields in the <Title> tag that contain the clip name strings. The shaded fields in the example are clip name strings. “Typhoon” is described in ASCII format (up to 44 characters). “Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo” is described in UTF-8 format (up to 44 bytes). “sp” indicates a space and 3 indicates a carriage return.

You can turn the MENU knob to scroll the list.

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version="1.0"spencoding="

<?xml

UTF-8"?>3 <PlanningMetadata

xmlns="http://

xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ planningmetadata" P0001"

creationDate="

2014-09-30T17:00:00+09:00" lastUpdate=" 2014-10-06T17:00:00+09:00"

assignId="

version="1.00">3

<Properties assignment" 2014-10-06T17:00:00+09:00" modifiedBy="Chris">3

propertyId="

update="

usAscii=" "

Typhoon

Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo

</Title>3

</Properties>3

</PlanningMetadata>3

Notes

• When you create a file, enter each statement as a single line with a CRLF only after the last character in the statement line, and do not enter spaces except where specified.

• Up to 44 bytes (or characters) can be entered for the clip name. If the UTF-8 format string exceeds 44 bytes, the first 44 bytes are used as the clip name. If only an ASCII format name is specified, a 44-character string is used as the clip name. When neither an ASCII format name string nor UTF-8 format name string can be used, the standard format clip name is used.

To set clip names

1 Load a planning metadata file that

contains clip names into the camcorder memory (see page 85).

2 Set Operation >Clip >Clip Naming in

the setup menu to [Plan].

Each time that you record a clip, the camcorder automatically generates a name consisting of the clip name defined in the planning metadata file, with the addition of an underbar (_) and a five-digit serial number (00001 to 99999).

Examples:

Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_00001, Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_00002, …

After the number reaches 99999, the next increment returns the number to 00001.

Note

When you load another planning metadata file, the serial number continues incrementing. You can change the numbering using Operation >Clip >Number Set in the setup menu.

To select the clip name display format

When names are defined in both ASCII format and UTF-8 format, you can use Operation >Planning Metadata >Clip Name Disp in the setup menu to select which of the names to display on the LCD monitor and on the viewfinder screen.

To display ASCII format names:

Select Title1(ASCII). The clip name becomes “Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_SerialNumber”, but “Typhoon_SerialNumber” is displayed on the screen.

To display UTF-8 format names:

Select Title2(UTF-8). The clip name becomes “Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_SerialNumber”, and the same name is displayed on the screen.

Defining Shot Mark Names in Planning Metadata

When you use planning metadata to set shot marks, you can define names for Shot Mark 0 to Shot Mark 9. When you record shot marks, you can add the shot mark name strings defined in the planning metadata.

Note

Only Shot Mark 1 and Shot Mark 2 can be recorded on the camcorder.

Shot mark name string example

Use a text editor to modify the fields in the <Meta name> tag. The shaded fields in the example are essence mark name strings. Names can be either in ASCII format (up to 32 characters) or UTF-8 format (up to 16 characters). “sp” indicates a space and 3 indicates a carriage return.

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Note

If a name string contains even one non-ASCII character, the maximum length of that string is 16 characters.

<?xmlspversion="1.0"spencoding=" UTF-8"?>3 <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ planningmetadata" H00123"

creationDate="

2014-09-30T08:00:00Z" 2014-09-30T15:00:00Z"

assignId="

lastUpdate=" version=

"1.00">3 <Properties "assignment" update="2014-09-30T15:00:00Z"

propertyId=

class="original"

modifiedBy="Chris">3

usAscii="Football

<Title

Game"

xml:lang="en">

Football Game 30/09/2014</ Title>3

name="_ShotMark1"

<Meta

content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3 <Meta content=" "/>3

Goal

name="_ShotMark2"

Shoot

name="_ShotMark3"

Corner Kick

name="_ShotMark4"

Free Kick

name="_ShotMark5"

Goal Kick

name="_ShotMark6"

Foul

name="_ShotMark7"

name="_ShotMark8"

1st Half

name="_ShotMark9"

2nd Half

name="_ShotMark0"

Kick Off

</Properties>3

</PlanningMetadata>3

Note

When you create a definition file, enter ea ch statement as a single line with a CRLF only after the last character in the statement line, and do not enter spaces except where specified, except within essence mark name strings.

Operating via the REMOTE Connector

When an RM-B170 Remote Control Unit, RCP-1001/1501 Remote Control Panel, or other control unit is connected, some camcorder functions can be controlled from these units. You can also operate the menu and monitor the picture on a monitor screen connected to the MONITOR connector on the RM-B170.

To connect

Using the remote cable (10 m (33 ft)) supplied with the remote control unit, connect between the REMOTE connector (8-pin) of the camcorder an d the camera connector of the remote control unit. When you turn o n the camcorder after making the connection, the camcorder enters remote control mode.

Adjusting the Camcorder from the Remote Control Unit

You can control menu and recording operations from the remote control unit.

Notes

• Remote control operation is not supported if USB connection to the camcorder is enabled.

• If a USB connection to the camcorder is enabled during remote control, remote control mode is released.

• Do not connect or disconnect the remote control unit when the camcorder is on.

• A remote cable is not supplied with the RCP-1001/ 1501 Remote Control Panel.

The following switches of the camcorder are disabled when a remote control unit is connected.

• GAIN switch

•WHITE BAL switch

• AUTO W/B BAL switch

• SHUTTER switch

• OUTPUT/DCC switch

• ASSIGN. 1/3 switches, ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches, and the COLOR TEMP. button to which the Turbo Gain function has been assigned.

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To release remote control mode

Turn off the camcorder and disconnect the remote control unit. The switch settings on the camcorder become enabled.

To connect a monitor to the RM-B170

The MONITOR connector (BNC type) of the RM-B170 outputs the same signal as the output from the VIDEO OUT connector. To connect a monitor to the MONITOR connector on the RM-B170, set the VIDEO OUT connector of the camcorder to Composite signal, and use the black cable supplied with the RM-B170.

Data structure of image quality adjustment data

The non-volatile memory of the camcorder used for storing camera image quality adjustment data (paint data) consists of two regions as shown below: a “main data block” that is used when a remote control unit is not connected, and a “remote control data block” that is used when a remote control unit is connected. Paint adjustment data is automatically selected and output to the camera section depending on whether or not a remote control unit, such as the RM-B170, is connected.

Camcorder

setup menu

RM-B170

Image quality adjustments when the RM-B170 is connected

When the RM-B170 is connected, the parameters for camera image quality adjustment items (paint data) are set to the parameters that were specified the last time that the RM-B170 was connected.

Function of the recording start/stop buttons when the RM-B170 is connected

Set the function of the buttons using Maintenance >Camera Config >RM Rec Start in the setup menu.

RM Rec Start settings and button functions

Button RM Rec Start setting

RM Camera PARA

Camcorder REC START button

Lens VTR button Disabled Enabled Enabled

ASSIGN. 1/3 switches, ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches, and COLOR TEMP. button

RM-B170 MEDIA START button

Disabled Enabled Enabled

Enabled Disabled Enabled

Main data block

Camcorder non-volatile memory

Camera unit hardware

RM-B170 connected

RM-B170 not connected

Remote control data block

When a remote control unit is connected, the “remote control data block” is selected as the current paint data block, and the paint adjustment parameters that were in effect the last time the remote control unit was used are recalled. However, when the settings of absolute value

controls

and absolute value switches2) are set on the remote control unit, the settings on the remote control unit override the settings on the camcorder. When the remote control unit is disconnected from the camcorder, the “main data block” is reenabled, and the camcorder returns to the settings that were in effect before the remote control unit was connected.

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1) Absolute value controls: Data corresponding to the angular position of the control is output. Controls for which data corresponding to the amount of rotation is output are called relative value controls.

2) Absolute value switches: Switches (or knobs), such as toggle switches or slide switches (except most momentary switches) whose positions must coincide with their functions are called absolute value switches.

When Maintenance >Camera Config >RM Common Memory in the setup menu is set to [On], you can use settings of the paint adjustment data stored in the main data block even if you connect the remote control unit. In this case, the settings stored in the main data block will be updated when you change the settings on the remote control unit. Thus, the settings of the paint data made with the remote control unit will be retained even after the remote control unit is removed. However, if the switch position on the remote control unit differs from the one on the camcorder, the switch position on the camcorder takes precedence. Also, it is possible to keep the settings that are in effect before you connect the remote control unit. In this case, you must set the control knobs to relative value mode on the remote control unit.

For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with the remote control unit.

Operating the Menu from the RM-B170

1 Press the CHARACTER button on the

RM-B170, turning it on, then press the MENU button.

The menu is displayed on the monitor connected to the MONITOR connector of the RM-B170.

2 Select and set menu items using the

adjustment knob and CANCEL/ ENTER button.

3 When finished, set the MENU button to

OFF to exit the menu.

For details about RM-B170 operation, refer to the operation manual of the RM-B170.

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Major Functions Supported on the RCP-1001/1501, RM-B170

Tab le le ge nd

Signal support is indicated by the following. Yes: Available –: Not available

Item Sub-item Settings Function RCP-1001 RCP-1501 RM-B170

Panel Active Panel Active On/Off Turns panel operation

on/off.

Bars Bars On/Off Turns color bar output

on/off.

Call Call On/Off Calls camcorder from

RCP/RM.

Standard Standard On/Off Turns standard mode

on/off.

ND Filter ND Filter 1/2/3/4 Displays the selected

ND filter.

CC Filter CC Filter A/B/C/D Displays the selected

CC filter.

Gain Step Gain –6/–3/0/3/6/9/

Master gain setting Yes Yes Yes 12/18/24/30/ 36/42dB

White Balance

AWB Start/Stop Starts auto white

balance.

During execution, this

stops auto white

balance.

White Memory

A/B/PRESET Switches the white

balance preset

memory.

ATW On/Off Turns ATW on/off. Yes

5600K On/Off Turns electrical color

temperature

conversion on/off.

Black ABB Start/Stop Starts black balance

auto adjustment.

During execution, this

stops black balance.

Knee Point 75% to 90% to

Sets the knee point. – Yes Yes 109%

Detail Level –99 to ±0 to

+99

Sets the HD detail

level.

Ye s Yes Ye s

–––

Ye s Yes Ye s

Ye s Ye s

Ye s Yes Ye s

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Item Sub-item Settings Function RCP-1001 RCP-1501 RM-B170

Shutter Shutter

Setting

On/Off Turns the shutter on/

off.

–YesYes

Shutter Speed – Sets the shutter speed. – Yes Yes

ECS Setting On/Off Turns ECS mode on/

–YesYes

off.

ECS Frequency

SLS Setting On/Off Turns SLS mode on/

– Sets the ECS mode

frequency.

–YesYes

off.

SLS Speed – Sets the SLS mode

–YesYes speed (number of frames)

Iris Iris Mode Auto/Manual Sets the iris mode. Yes Yes Yes

Iris Level –99 to ±0 to

+99

Close On/Off Turns iris control

Switch Status Gamma On/Off Turns the gamma

Adjusts the auto iris target level.

closing on/off.

Ye s Yes Ye s

Ye s Yes –

–YesYes

correction function on/off.

Black Gamma

On/Off Turns the black

gamma correction function on/off.

Matrix On/Off Turns the matrix

function on/off.

Knee On/Off Turns the knee

Ye s

Ye s Ye s

–YesYes

correction function on/off.

White Clip On/Off Turns the white clip

–YesYes

adjustment function on/off.

Detail On/Off Turns the detail

–YesYes adjustment function on/off.

Flare On/Off Turns the flare

–YesYes

correction function on/off.

Test Saw On/Off Turns the test signal

–YesYes

on/off.

White R Gain –99 to ±0 to

+99

B Gain –99 to ±0 to

+99

Black Master Black –99 to ±0 to

+99

R Black –99 to ±0 to

+99

B Black –99 to ±0 to

+99

Sets the white balance R gain value.

Sets the white balance B gain value.

Sets the master black level.

Sets the R channel black level.

Sets the B channel black level.

Ye s Yes Ye s

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Item Sub-item Settings Function RCP-1001 RCP-1501 RM-B170

Camcorder Menu

Menu On/Off Displays the

Cancel/Preset Cancel/Preset – – Yes

camcorder menu.

Select/Set Select(Up/

––Yes

Down)/Set

Media Rec Start/Stop Starts/stops recording. – – Yes

Play Play/Pause Starts playback. – – Yes

FREV – Fast reverse playback – – Yes

FFWD – Fast forward playback – – Yes

STOP – Stops playback. – – Yes

Rec Review – Starts recording

––Yes review.

PREV – Jumps to the start of

––Yes the current clip.

NEXT – Jumps to the start of

––Yes the next clip.

Shot Mark Shot Mark1 – Sets shot mark 1. – – Yes

Shot Mark2 – Sets shot mark 2. – – Yes

ZOOM – – Zoom operation (with

––Yes compatible lens)

FOCUS – – Focus operation (with

––Yes

compatible lens)

1) Operation supported when the function is assigned to an assignable switch on the RCP/RM.

2) Camcorder menu operation supported from the RM.

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Obtaining Location Information (GPS)

Location and time information of video shot when positioning is enabled is recorded by the camcorder. The GPS function is set to “Off” by factory default.

Supported formats for GPS recording

GPS recording is supported in XAVC-I and XAVC-L recording formats. When a recording format that does not support GPS recording is set, location information can still be obtained on an SDI output if SDI output is set to On (Operation >Input/Output >SDI Out1 Output or SDI Out2 Output set to On).

Note

Location information is not outpu t when the format is SD SDI. Nor is it output during playback.

1 Check that the camcorder is in standby

state.

2 Set Operation >GPS to “On” in the

setup menu.

is displayed in the viewfinder when the camcorder is seeking GPS satellites. When positioning is established, location information is recorded when shooting video.

GPS reception state

The icon displayed in the viewfinder varies, depending on the signal reception from the GPS satellites.

Positioning status

Off No display GPS is set to “Off” or an

Positioning not available

Display GPS reception state

error occurred.

Location information could not be obtained because GPS signal could not be received. Move to a location with a clear view of the sky.

Positioning status

Searching for satellites

Positioning A weak GPS signal is

• It may take some time to start acquiring location information after turning on the camcorder.

• If a positioning icon is not displayed after several minutes, there may be a problem with signal reception. Start shooting without location information, or move to an area with a clear view of the sky. Shooting when a positioning icon is not displayed means that location information will not be recorded.

• The GPS signal may not be received when indoors or near tall structures. Move to a location with a clear view of the sky.

• The recording of location information may be interrupted, depending on the strength of the received signal, even if a positioning icon is displayed.

Display GPS reception state

Searching for GPS satellites. Several minutes may be required to acquire satellites.

being received.

A GPS signal is being received. Location information can be acquired.

A strong GPS signal is being received. Location information can be acquired.

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Connecting Devices using Wireless LAN

The camcorder can connect to smartphones, tablets, and other devices using wireless LAN connection by attaching the IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module (supplied) or optional CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN Adaptor. The following operations can be performed between the camcorder and devices connected using a wireless LAN.

Note

USB wireless LAN modules/adaptors other than the IFU-WLM3 or CBK-WA02 cannot be used.

Remote operation via wireless LAN

The camcorder can be operated remotely from a smartphone, tablet, or computer that is connected using a wireless LAN.

File transfer via wireless LAN

Proxy files (low resolution) stored on the camcorder SD card and original files (high resolution) recorded on the camcorder can be transferred to a server via a wireless LAN.

Monitoring video via wireless LAN

You can create a stream (H.264) of the camera picture or playback picture of the camcorder for monitoring video from a device via wireless LAN using the “Content Browser Mobile” application.

“Content Browser Mobile” application

The “Content Browser Mobile” application can, in addition to the above operations, operate the camcorder remotely from the device screen while the camcorder is streaming, and can also be used to configure the camcorder. You can also transfer a cutout part of a file by specifying In and Out points in the proxy file (page 108). Always check that you have the latest version of the “Content Browser Mobile” application.

For details about the “Content Browser Mobile” application, contact your Sony sales or service representative.

Notes

• Proxy files (low-resolution files) recorded on the SD card in the camcorder can be streamed via a wireless LAN.

• Streaming playback is not supported when the video format is set to MPEG-IMX or DVCAM.

• Obstructions and electromagnetic interference between the camcorder and wireless LAN access point or terminal device, or the ambient environment (such as wall materials) could shorten the communication range or prevent connections altogether. If you experience these problems, check the connection/ communication status after moving the camcorder to a new location, or bringing the camcorder and access point/terminal device closer together.

Compatible Devices

You can use a smartphone, tablet, or computer to configure and operate the camcorder. The supported devices, OS, and browsers are shown in the following table.

Device OS Browser

Smartphone Android 4.4/5.x/

6.x/7.x/8.0

iOS 9.x/10.x/11 Safari

Tablet Android 4.4/5.x/

6.x/7.x/8.0

iOS 9.x/10.x/11 Safari

Computer Windows 7/

Windows 8/ Windows 10

Mac OS X 10.10/

10.11/macOS

10.12/10.13

Chrome

Safari

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Attaching the IFU-WLM3

1 Open the cover of the USB wireless

LAN module connector.

Guard (supplied)

2 Attach the protective cap to the IFU-

WLM3.

If not using the IFU-WLM3

Remove the two screws and remove the guard, and close the connector cover.

Attaching the CBK-WA02

1 Attach the attachment bracket to the

handle in the position shown in the following diagram.

For attachment of the attachment bracket (Service Part No. A-2092-367-A), contact a Sony service representative.

Attachment bracket

3 Plug the IFU-WLM3 into the

connector.

Notes

• Always turn the camcorder off before connecting or removing the IFU-WLM3.

• For attachment of the guard, contact a Sony service representative.

2 Attach the USB extension adaptor,

supplied with the optional CBK-WA02, to the attachment bracket.

3 Turn the fixing screw clockwise to

secure the USB extension adaptor.

Fixing screw

USB extension adaptor

You can adjust the position of the USB extension adaptor over the range shown in the following diagram.

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4 Attach the protective cap (supplied) to

the USB connector of the USB extension adaptor.

5 Open the cover of the USB wireless

LAN module connector.

For attachment of the guard, contact a Sony service representative.

Guard (supplied)

6 Plug the USB connector of the USB

extension adaptor into the USB wireless LAN module connector.

7 Plug the CBK-WA02 into the USB

connector of the USB extension adaptor.

8 Set the wireless LAN channel in

Maintenance >Network >Channel in the setup menu (see page 172).

For details about using the CBK-WA02, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the CBK-WA02.

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Notes

• Always turn the camcorder off before connecting or removing the CBK-WA02.

• Attaching a CBK-WA02 and selectin g “Wi-Fi Station” in Maintenance >Network >Wi-Fi Mode in the setup menu enables connection to a 5 GHz access point.

• The Ch setting “Auto(5GHz)” in Wi-Fi Access Point mode may not be displayed, depending on the CBK-WA02 used.

• “Auto(5GHz)” is not displayed in the menu if use of the CBK-WA02 in the 5 GHz band is prohibited for outdoor use in your country or region. Check that the use of the CBK-WA02 is permitted in your country or region. For details, refer to the CBK-WA02 operation manual.

2 Set Maintenance >Network >Wi-Fi

Mode in th e setup menu to Wi-Fi Access Point.

Note

It may take some time (30 seconds to 1 minute) to enable access point mode. Wait until the network “AP” (access point) indicator (see page 30) stops flashing on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

3 Select Maintenance >Network >WPS in

the setup menu.

4 Turn the MENU knob to select

[Execute], then press the knob.

If not using the CBK-WA02

Remove the two screws and remove the guard, and close the connector cover.

Connecting using Wireless LAN Access Point Mode (Wi-Fi Access Point Mode)

The camcorder can connect to devices that are set up as an access point.

Smartphone/

Tablet

Computer

To connect using WPS-equipped devices

Devices that support W PS can be connected using WPS.

1 Set Maintenance >Network >Setting in

the setup menu to On.

5 Open the device Network Settings or

Wi-Fi Settings, and turn Wi-Fi on.

6 Select the camcorder SSID from the

Wi-Fi network SSID list, display Option, and select WPS Push Button.

Note

The steps will vary depending on the device used.

7 Launch a browser on the device and

enter “http://192.168.1.1:8080/ index.html” in the URL bar.

The user name and password entry screen appears.

8 Enter a user name and password, then

select [OK].

For the user name and password for access authentication, see Maintenance >Basic Authentication (see page 172) in the setup menu.

To connect using SSID and password on the device

Connect by entering the SSID and password on the device.

1 Set Maintenance >Network >Setting in

the setup menu to On.

2 Set Maintenance >Network >Wi-Fi

Mode in th e setup menu to Wi-Fi Access Point.

Note

It may take some time (30 seconds to 1 minute) to enable access point mode. Wait until the network “AP” (access

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point) indicator (see page 30) stops flashing on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

3 Open the device Network Settings or

Wi-Fi Settings, and turn Wi-Fi on.

4 Select the camcorder SSID from the

Wi-Fi network SSID list, then enter a password to connect.

For the camcorder SSID and password, see Maintenance >Network >SSID & Password (see page 172) in the setup menu.

Note

The steps will vary depending on the device used.

5 Launch a browser on the device and

enter “http://192.168.1.1:8080/ index.html” in the URL bar.

The user name and password entry screen appears.

Smartphone/

Tablet

Computer

Access point

6 Enter a user name and password, then

select [OK].

For the user name and password for access authentication, see Maintenance >Basic Authentication (see page 172) in the setup menu.

Connecting using Wireless LAN Station Mode (Wi-Fi Station Mode)

The camcorder can connect to existing wireless LAN access points as a client. The device connects via the access point. The connection can be established using the setup menu or the web menu. This section describes the method using the WPS function in the setup menu. For details about connecting using the web menu, see “To connect to an access point in station mode without using WPS” (page 118). For details about connecting using the network auto detection function or by manual entry, see

“Connecting to an Access Point using the Setup Menu” (page 104).

To connect to an access point using WPS

If an access point supports the WPS function, you can connect using a basic setting.

1 Turn the access point on.

2 Turn the camcorder on.

3 Set Maintenance >Network >Setting in

the setup menu to On.

4 Set Maintenance >Network >Wi-Fi

Mode in the setup menu to Wi-Fi Station.

Note

It may take some time (30 seconds to 1 minute) to enable station mode. Wait until the network level indicator (see page 30) stops flashing on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

5 Select Maintenance >Network >WPS in

the setup menu.

6 Turn the MENU knob to select

[Execute], then press the knob.

7 Press the access point WPS button.

For details about WPS button opera tion, refer to the instruction manual for the access point. When the connection is successful, the network level indicator (see page 30) will

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show a strength of 1 or higher on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

Note

If the connection fails, perform the procedure again from step 1.

Connecting to the Internet

8 Connect the device to the access point.

For details about how to connect, refer to the instruction manual for each device.

9 Launch a browser on the device and

enter “http://<IP_address>:8080/ index.html” in the URL bar, where “<IP_address>” is the IP address assigned by the access point to the camcorder.

For the IP address of the camcorder, see Maintenance >Network >IP Address in the setup menu. The user name and password entry screen appears.

Enter a user name and password, then select [OK].

The web menu of the camcorder appears. For details about the web menu, see “Web Menu” (page 115). For the user name and password for access authentication, see Maintenance >Basic Authentication (see page 172) in the setup menu.

You can connect the camcorder to the Internet by connecting the IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module (supplied), CBK-NA1 Network Adaptor (option), CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN Adaptor (option), modem (option), or LAN cable (option).

Required device to use the function

Wireless network connection

• IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module (supplied)

• CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN Adaptor (option)

• Modem (option)

• CBK-NA1E USB Extension Adaptor supplied with the CBK-NA1 Network Adaptor (option)

Wired LAN connection

• LAN cable (not supplied)

• CBK-NA1R Ethernet Adaptor supplied with the CBK-NA1 Network Adaptor (option)

Notes

• The wireless LAN module may not be available in some countries/regions.

• The frequency band for the wireless LAN module is shared by various devices. Depending on the use environment, transmission speed and distance may be decreased, or communication may be disconnected, by using other devices.

• To use the 3G/4G/LTE services, you need to contract with a cell phone company.

• For details about the required compatible device for the network connection, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative.

Preparations for Connecting Using a Modem or LAN Cable

If connecting to the Internet via a 3G/4G network or via an Internet router and LAN cable, use the following procedure to attach the optional CBK-NA1 Network Adaptor.

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Sony PXW-X500 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Before Using This Unit

Chapter1 Overview

Features

Locations and Functions of Parts

Screen Display

Chapter2 Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply

Attaching the Viewfinder

Using the Camcorder for the First Time

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

Preparing the Audio Input System

Tripod Mounting

Connecting a Video Light

Using the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Chapter3 Adjustments and Settings

Setting the Video Format

Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Setting Auto Iris

Adjusting the Audio Level

Setting Time Data

Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)

Chapter4 Shooting

Handling SxS Memory Cards

Handling SD Cards for Saving Configuration Data

Using a Media Adaptor

Basic Operations

Advanced Operations

Recording Proxy Data

Planning Metadata Operations

Operating via the REMOTE Connector

Obtaining Location Information (GPS)

Connecting Devices using Wireless LAN

Connecting to the Internet