Sony PXW-X500 Instruction Manual

SOLID-STATE MEMORY CAMCORDER

PXW-X500

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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).

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).

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).

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.

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)

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.

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).

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

i Gamma indicator

Displays the gamma setting.

Operation >Display On/Off

Menu settings

Paint >Gamma

Gamma Gamma

Sony PXW-X500 Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Before Using This Unit

Chapter1 Overview

Features

Locations and Functions of Parts

Screen Display