Sony PXW-Z100 User Guide
4-484-009-11(1)
Digital 4K Video
Camera Recorder
PXW-Z100
Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
© 2013 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Overview
Preparations
Location and Function of Parts ............................................... 5
On-Screen Indications ............................................................ 12
LCD/viewfinder screen ................................................ 12
Power Supply ........................................................................... 14
Charging the battery pack ............................................ 14
Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 16
Attaching Devices .................................................................... 16
Attaching the supplied microphone ............................. 16
Attaching the lens hood with lens cover ...................... 17
Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder ................... 17
Using XQD Memory Cards .................................................... 18
About XQD memory cards .......................................... 18
Inserting an XQD memory card ................................... 18
Removing an XQD memory card ................................ 18
Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording
................................................................................ 19
Formatting an XQD memory card ............................... 19
Checking the remaining time available for recording
................................................................................ 19
Using a USB Wireless LAN Module ...................................... 20
Attaching the IFU-WLM3 ............................................ 20
Making a Wi-Fi connection ......................................... 20
Using the Wi-Fi remote commander ............................ 21
Using a UTILITY SD card ..................................................... 24
Usable SD Cards .......................................................... 24
Inserting an SD Card .................................................... 24
Removing an SD memory card .................................... 24
Formatting an SD Memory Card .................................. 24
Checking the Remaining Time ..................................... 24
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Recording
Thumbnail Screens
Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 25
Changing Basic Settings ......................................................... 28
Recording format ......................................................... 28
Adjusting the image brightness .................................... 28
Adjusting to natural color (White balance) .................. 29
Audio setup .................................................................. 31
Time data ...................................................................... 32
Useful Functions ...................................................................... 33
Assignable buttons ....................................................... 33
Slow & Quick Motion .................................................. 33
Thumbnail Screens ................................................................. 35
Configuration of the screen .......................................... 35
Playing Clips ............................................................................ 36
Playing the selected and subsequent clips in sequence
................................................................................ 36
Clip Operations ....................................................................... 36
Operations of the thumbnail menu ............................... 36
Displaying the detailed information of a clip ............... 37
Deleting clips ............................................................... 38
Changing information on the thumbnail screen ........... 38
Settings
Setup Menu Operations .......................................................... 39
Setup Menu List ...................................................................... 40
Camera menu ............................................................... 40
Paint menu .................................................................... 41
Audio menu .................................................................. 43
Video menu .................................................................. 44
LCD/VF menu .............................................................. 44
TC/UB menu ................................................................ 47
Recording menu ........................................................... 47
Media menu .................................................................. 48
File menu ...................................................................... 48
System menu ................................................................ 49
Thumbnail menu .......................................................... 51
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External Devices Connection
Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices ...... 52
Operating Clips with a Computer ......................................... 53
Appendices
Important Notes on Operation .............................................. 54
Formats and Limitations of Outputs .................................... 61
Error/Warning Indications .................................................... 64
Licenses .................................................................................... 66
Specifications ........................................................................... 66
Index ......................................................................................... 70
Connecting with a USB cable ...................................... 53
Recording time of movies ............................................ 54
Using your camcorder abroad ...................................... 56
Video formats and output signals ................................. 61
Error indications ........................................................... 64
Warning indications ..................................................... 64
On accessing software to which the GPL/LGPL applies
................................................................................ 66
Open software licenses ................................................. 66
Package configuration .................................................. 68
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Overview
Location and Function of Parts
For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses.
Overview
1. Hook for shoulder strap (8)
2. ASSIGN 7/FOCUS MAGNIFIER button
(33)
3. Accessory shoe mount
4. Microphone fixing clamper (16)
5. Microphone holder (16)
6. Microphone (16)
To mount the accessory shoe
Mount the accessory shoe on the accessory shoe
mount as illustrated.
Accessory shoe plate
Accessory shoe
Accessory shoe
Accessory shoe plate
7. Accessory shoe
8. IRIS PUSH AUTO button
9. Air inlet
Notes
• Areas around the exhaust vents may become hot.
• Do not cover the exhaust vents.
10. Power zoom lever (25)
1. Lift the edge of the accessory shoe plate and
pull it in the direction opposite to that of the
arrow on the accessory shoe plate and
remove it from the accessory shoe.
2. Place the accessory shoe as its protrusions
matches recesses of the accessory shoe
mount, then fix it to the mount with four
screws.
3. Insert the accessory shoe plate in the
direction of the arrow on the plate surface
until the end of the plate engages the end of
the shoe.
To remove the accessory shoe
Remove the shoe plate in the same way as step 1
of “To mount the accessory shoe.” Loosen the 4
screws and remove the accessory shoe from the
accessory shoe mount.
Location and Function of Parts
5
Overview
1. Lens (17)
2. Lens hood with lens cover (17)
3. Internal microphone (31)
4. Front recording lamp (49)
The recording lamp flashes if the remaining
capacity of recording media or battery is low.
5. ASSIGN 4/ZEBRA button
6. ASSIGN 1 button
7. ASSIGN 2 button*
8. ASSIGN 3 button
9. ASSIGN 6/THUMBNAIL button
10. CH1 (INT MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2) switch
11. AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch (32)
12. AUDIO LEVEL(CH1) dial (32)
13. STATUS CHECK button (9)
14. CANCEL/BACK button (39)
15. MENU button** (39)
16. AUDIO LEVEL(CH2) dial (32)
17. AUTO/MAN (CH2) switch (32)
18. CH2 (INT MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2) switch
(32)
19. PUSH AUTO button (26)
20. FOCUS switch (26)
21. ND FILTER switch (29)
22. ASSIGN 5/PEAKING button*
* The ASSIGN 5/PEAKING button and the ASSIGN 2
button have raised tactile dots for your convenience in
locating the button.
** MENU button has a raised tactile bar for your
convenience in locating the button.
Location and Function of Parts
6
Overview
1. AUDIO OUT connectors/VIDEO OUT
connector (52, 63)
2. HDMI OUT connector (52)
3. UTILITY SD slot
(Used for storing and loading the settings
(File function), and to be supported by a
future upgrade (software update).)
4. TC LINK IN/OUT switch (32)
5. SDI OUT connector (52)
6. TC LINK connector
7. Handle zoom lever (25)
8. START/STOP button
When the lever is set to the HOLD position, the
START/STOP button is not operable.
9. INPUT2 connector
10. INPUT1 connector (16)
11. Cable holder (16)
Provided for securing a microphone cable, etc.
12. INPUT2 switch (31)
13. INPUT1 switch (31)
14. REMOTE connector
The REMOTE connector is used for controlling
start/stop of recording, etc., on the video device
and peripherals connected to it.
15. Grip belt
16. POWER switch (25)
17. Record button (25)
18. Air outlet
Notes
• Areas around the exhaust vents may become hot.
• Do not cover the exhaust vents.
19. DC IN connector (15)
20. Cable holder
Provided for securing a DC cable, etc.
Location and Function of Parts
7
Overview
1. Hook for shoulder strap
2. Focus ring (26)
3. Lens cover lever (17)
4. Zoom ring (26)
5. Iris ring (28)
6. GAIN button (28)
7. WHT BAL button* (30)
8. SHUTTER SPEED button (29)
9. AUTO/MANUAL switch (28)
10. i (headphones) connector
For stereo mini-jack headphones
11. BATT RELEASE button (14)
12. Battery pack (14)
13. “Memory Stick” media/SD card C slot/
access lamp
(To be supported by future upgrade.)
14. XQD memory card A slot/select button/
access lamp (19)
15. XQD memory card B slot/select button/
access lamp (19)
16. USB connector (mini-B type) (53)
17. USB connector (A type)
(To be supported by future upgrade.)
18. (One push) button (29)
19. White balance memory switch (29)
20. Gain switch (28)
21. IRIS button* (28)
* WHT BAL and IRIS buttons have raised tactile dots
for your convenience in locating the buttons.
To attach a shoulder strap
Attach a shoulder strap (sold separately) to the
hooks for a shoulder strap.
Location and Function of Parts
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Overview
1. OPTION button (36)
2. THUMBNAIL button (35)
3. Playback control buttons (PREV, PLAY/
PAUSE*, NEXT, STOP, F REV, F FWD)
(27)
4. DATA CODE button
(To be supported by future upgrade.)
5. DISPLAY button (12)
6. LCD screen (17)
7. Handle zoom switch (25)
8. Viewfinder (18)
9. Large eyecup
10. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (18)
11. Viewfinder release lever (59)
12. HEADPHONE MONITOR switch (32)
13. Rear recording lamp (49)
14. USB wireless LAN module retracting part
(20)
Connecting the supplied IFU-WLM3 USB
wireless LAN module (supplied) allows
communication with wireless LAN devices.
15. SEL/SET dial buttons (39)
16. VOLUME buttons*
17. TC/U-BIT/DURATION button
(To switch between the timecode and
recording time display on the LCD screen.
The user bit will be supported by a future
upgrade.)
18. CANCEL/BACK button (39)
19. V/v/B/b/SET buttons (39)
20. MENU button (39)
* VOLUME+ button and PLAY/PAUSE button have
raised tactile dots for your convenience in locating the
buttons.
Bottom
1. Tripod receptacle (1/4 inch)
This is a 1/4-20UNC screw compatible.
Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod
receptacle using a tripod screw (sold
separately: the length of the screw must be
less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
Status screen
To display a status screen
• Press the STATUS CHECK button.
To switch status screens
• Turn the SEL/SET dial.
Location and Function of Parts
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To hide the status screen
Overview
• Press the STATUS CHECK button.
Camera status screen
Displays the electronic shutter settings or the
status of the lens.
Gain<H> Setting value of Gain <H>
Gain<M> Setting value of Gain <M>
Gain<L> Setting value of Gain <L>
Preset White Preset value of white balance
Gamma Gamma category and curve
AE Level Setting value of AE level
AE Speed Setting value of AE control
AGC Limit Setting value of the maximum
A.SHT Limit Fastest shutter speed of the
level
level
level
speed
gain of AGC
auto shutter function
Audio status screen
Displays the input settings for each channel,
audio level meter, and wind filter setting.
CH 1 level meter Level meter for CH 1
CH 1 Source Input source for CH 1
CH 1 Ref. / Sens. Sensitivity of the internal
CH 1 Wind Filter Setting status of the wind
CH 2 level meter Level meter for CH 2
CH 2 Source Input source for CH 2
CH 2 Ref. / Sens. Sensitivity of the internal
CH 2 Wind Filter Setting status of the wind
Audio Format Audio format setting
Headphone Out Headphone output setting
microphone input to CH 1, or
the reference level of audio
input
filter for the microphone input
to CH 1
microphone input to CH 2, or
the reference level of audio
input
filter for the microphone input
to CH 2
System status screen
Displays the video signal settings.
Country Setting status of the region,
Rec Format Recording format that is
Picture Size Picture size that is recorded on
NTSC region or PAL region
recorded on the XQD memory
card
the XQD memory card
Frame Rate Frame rate that is recorded on
Rec Function Special recording that is set to
the XQD memory card
on, and its setting value
Video output status screen
Displays the SDI, HDMI, and video output
settings.
SDI Output picture size
HDMI Output picture size
Video Output picture size
Output On/Off
Output On/Off
Assignable button status screen
Displays the function that is assigned to each
ASSIGN button.
1 Function that is assigned to
2 Function that is assigned to
3 Function that is assigned to
4 Function that is assigned to
5 Function that is assigned to
6 Function that is assigned to
7 Function that is assigned to
the Assign 1 button
the Assign 2 button
the Assign 3 button
the Assign 4 button
the Assign 5 button
the Assign 6 button
the Assign 7 button
Media status screen
Displays the remaining space, available
recording time, and estimated service life of the
recording media (XQD memory card A/XQD
memory card B).
Media
information of
Media A
Protect
information of
Media A
Media icon displayed when
recording media is inserted in
the slot A
Protect icon displayed when
recording media inserted in
the slot A is write-protected
Notes
• You cannot protect the XQD
memory card on the
camcorder.
Remaining meter
of Media A
Remaining
capacity of
Media A
Remaining capacity of the
recording media inserted in
the slot A, expressed with a
bar indicator
Remaining capacity of the
recording media inserted in
the slot A, expressed in GB
Location and Function of Parts
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Media
information of
Media B
Protect
information of
Media B
Remaining meter
of Media B
Remaining
capacity of
Media B
Media
information of
the UTILITY SD
card
Protect
information of
the UTILITY SD
card
Remaining meter
of the UTILITY
SD card
Remaining
capacity of the
UTILITY SD
card
Media icon displayed when
recording media is inserted in
the slot B
Protect icon displayed when
recording media inserted in
the slot B is write-protected
Remaining capacity of the
recording media inserted in
the slot B, expressed with a
bar indicator
Remaining capacity of the
recording media inserted in
the slot B, expressed in GB
Media icon displayed when
recording media is inserted in
the UTILITY SD slot
Protect icon displayed when
the UTILITY SD slot is writeprotected
Remaining capacity of the
recording media inserted in
the UTILITY SD slot,
expressed by a bar indicator
Remaining capacity of the
recording media inserted in
the UTILITY SD slot,
expressed in GB
Overview
Location and Function of Parts
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Overview
On-Screen Indications
LCD/viewfinder screen
While recording, standing by to record, or playback, the statuses and settings of this unit are superimposed
on the LCD/viewfinder screen.
The statuses and settings of this unit can be turned on/off using the DISPLAY button.
The statuses and settings of this unit can be independently turned on/off (page 46).
Information displayed on the screen while recording
1. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication
2. ND filter indication (page 29)
3. Gain indication (page 28)
4. Special recording/operation status
indication
zRec Recording in progress
Stby Standby for recording
zS&Q Rec Slow & Quick Motion
S&Q Stby Standby for Slow & Quick
recording in progress
Motion recording
5. Color temperature indication (page 29)
6.
S&Q motion frame rate indication
7. Battery remaining indication (page 57)
8. Focus position indication
Displays focus position.
9. Zoom position indication
Displays zoom position in the range of 0 (wide
position) to 99 (tele position)
10. Focus macro indication
On-Screen Indications
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(page 47)
11. SteadyShot indication
12. Focus mode indication
13. Auto shutter indication
14. AGC indication
15. Auto iris indication
16. Iris position indication
Displays iris position.
17. White balance mode indication (page 29)
AT W Automatic mode
PWB Preset mode
Memory A Memory A mode
Memory B Memory B mode
n Preset mode (indoor)
Preset mode (outdoor)
18. Rec Control status of SDI output/HDMI
output indication (page 48)
19. UTILITY SD slot media status indication
20. Time data indication (page 32)
21. Audio level meter
22. A/B slot media status/remaining space
indication (page 19)
When the left side of the icon is orange,
recording is possible.
When the green lamp on the upper right of the
icon lights, playback is possible.
23. Wi-Fi connection status indication
(page 20)
Displays the status when the Wi-Fi function is
on.
24. TC IN connection status indication
(page 47)
Displays the status when the timecode is input
from an external device.
25. Gamma indication (page 42)
Displays the gamma setting value.
26. Recording format (codec) indication
(page 28)
Displays the format that is recorded on an XQD
memory card.
27. System frequency and scan method
indication
28. Recording format (picture size) indication
(page 28)
Displays the picture size that is recorded on an
XQD memory card.
Information displayed on the playback screen
The following information is superimposed on
the playback picture.
6. Time data
The time data is displayed when the unit status/
settings are displayed by pre ssing the DISPLAY
button, and “Timecode” in “Display On/Off” of
the LCD/VF menu is set to “On.”
7. Audio levels
The audio levels for the recording are displayed.
8. Media
A mark appears to the left if the memory
card is write-protected.
9. Playback format (codec)
Overview
1. Clip no./total number of clips
2. Playback mode
3. Playback format (picture size)
4. Battery remaining
5. Playback format (frame rate)
On-Screen Indications
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Preparations
Power Supply
Charging the battery pack
Preparations
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
(L series) with the supplied Charger.
Notes
• You can use a large capacity battery pack, NP-F970
(supplied), with your camcorder. You cannot use NPF570/F770 (sold separately).
Power cord
(mains lead)
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
Charge lamp
Mode switch
Charger AC-VL1
Notes
• You cannot use the AC-VL1 to connect the camcorder
to an outside power source. When you connect the
camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), use the
supplied AC Adaptor.
Remove the battery pack from the Charger when
the charge is completed.
Attaching the battery pack
Press the battery pack against the back of your
camcorder and slide it down.
Removing the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the BATT
RELEASE (battery release) button and remove
the battery pack.
1 Set the mode switch to CHARGE.
2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to
the Charger and the wall outlet (wall
socket).
3 Place the battery pack in the slot of the
Charger, press it down, and slide it in
the direction of the arrow.
The charge lamp turns on and charging starts.
After charging the battery
The charge lamp turns off (normal charge). If you
continue charging 1 more hour after the charge
lamp turns off, you can use the battery a little
longer (full charge).
Power Supply
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BATT RELEASE
(battery release) button
Notes
• Settings of the menu or settings adjusted using the
AUTO/MANUAL switch can be saved when the
POWER switch is set to OFF. Remov e the battery pack
after the display on the LCD/viewfinder screen has
completely disappeared. Otherwise, changed settings
may not be saved.
• If you remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor wit h the
POWER switch ON, you cannot turn the camcorder on
even though you attach the battery pack or AC Adaptor
again.
Slide the POWER switch to OFF temporarily, then to
ON.
Storing the battery pack
If the battery pack is not in use for a while, run
down the battery and store it. See page 57 for
details on storage of the battery pack.
Charging time
Approximate time (minute) required when you
charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack
NP-F970 365 425
Notes
• You cannot use the NP-F570/NP-F770 battery pack
with your camcorder.
Normal charge
time
Full charge time
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER
switch to OFF.
Using a wall outlet (wall socket) as a
power source
You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain AC power.
1. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
AC Adaptor.
2. Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of
the camcorder.
3. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket).
Preparations
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately if any malfunction occurs while
using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the plug of the AC Adaptor
with any metallic objects. This may cause a
malfunction.
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to t he wall outlet (wall sock et) via the
AC Adaptor.
• You cannot charge the camcorder by
connecting it to the AC Adaptor.
DC IN
connector
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
AC
Adaptor
ACNB12A
Power
cord
(mains
lead)
Power Supply
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Setting the Clock Attaching Devices
When you turn the camcorder on for the first time
after purchasing or the backup battery has
completely discharged, the Initial Setting display
Preparations
appears on the viewfinder screen and LCD
screen. Set the date and time of the built-in clock,
using this display.
Time Zone
The value shows the time difference from UTC
(Coordinated Universal Time).
Change the setting if needed.
Setting the time and date
Clock starts after you turn the SEL/SET dial
(page 9) to select the items or value, then press
the SEL/SET dial to set them.
After the setting display disappears, “Clock Set”
(page 50) in the System menu can be used to set
“Time Zone” and date/time.
Notes
• If the clock setting is cleared because the backup
battery fully discharged when no power was supplied
(no battery pack and no DC IN connection), the Initial
Setting display will be displayed when you next turn
the camcorder on.
• While the Initial Setting display is shown, no other
operation, except turning the power off, is permitted
until you finish the setting for this display.
Attaching the supplied microphone
When you use the supplied microphone (ECMXM1) for recording sound, do the following
steps.
1 Attach the wind screen B to the
supplied microphone A.
2 Place the microphone A in the
microphone holder C with the model
name facing upward, close the cover,
and shut the clamper.
Setting the Clock / Attaching Devices
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3 Connect the plug of the microphone to
the INPUT1 connector D.
4 Put the microphone cable into the cable
holder E.
Hook the cable in the outer cable holder.
Attaching the lens hood with lens cover
PUSH (lens hood release) button
Removing the lens hood with lens cover
Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction to the
arrow 2 in the illustration while pressing the
PUSH (lens hood release) button.
Notes
• Remove the lens hood with lens cover when you
attach/detach a 72mm polarized filter or protective
filter.
Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder
LCD screen
Open the LCD screen 180 degrees (1), then
rotate it to the best angle to record or play back
(2).
1Open 180 degrees.
290 degrees
(max.)
2180 degrees
(max.)
Preparations
Align the marks on the lens hood to those on
the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the
direction of the arrow 2 until it is locked.
Opening or closing the shutter of the lens
hood with lens cover
Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the
lens cover, and move the lever to CLOSE to close
the lens cover.
• Images are displayed as mirror images on the
LCD screen, but are recorded as normal images.
• You can switch the brightness of the backlight
of the LCD screen with “LCD Backlight” of
“LCD Setting” in the LCD/VF menu (page 44).
Attaching Devices
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Viewfinder
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the picture
becomes clear.
Preparations
Notes
• You may see primary colors shimmering in the
viewfinder when you move your line of sight. This is
not a malfunction. The shimmering colors will not be
recorded on the recording media.
You can switch the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight with “VF Backlight” of “VF Setting” in
the LCD/VF menu (page 44).
Using XQD Memory Cards
This camcorder records audio and video on XQD
memory cards inserted in the card slots.
About XQD memory cards
Use the following Sony XQD memory cards.
XQD memory card S series (R/W: 180MB/s*)
* Use an XQD memory card with a description of Read /
Write 180 MB/s.
You cannot use other XQD memory cards.
Operations are not guaranteed with other memory
cards.
For details on using XQD memory cards and usagerelated precautions, refer to the instruction manual
for the XQD memory card.
Inserting an XQD memory card
1 Open the cover of the card slot block.
2 Insert the XQD memory card until it
clicks into place with the XQD label
facing to the left.
The access lamp (page 8) lights in red then
changes to green once the memory card is
ready for use.
Using XQD Memory Cards
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3 Close the cover.
Notes
• If you insert a memory card into the slot in the wrong
direction, the memory card, the memory card slot, or
image data may be damaged.
Removing an XQD memory card
Open the cover of the card slot block,
remove the XQD memory card by pressing
the XQD memory card once lightly.
Notes
• Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned
off or a memory card is removed while it is being
accessed. Data on the card may be destroyed. Be sure
that its access lamp is lit in green or off when you turn
off the power or remove a memory card.
• An XQD memory card removed from the camcorder
after recording ended may be hot. This is not a
malfunction.
Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording
Press the A or B button of the memory card slot
where the memory card you want to record on is
inserted. The lamp of the selected slot lights up in
green.
Formatting an XQD memory card
If an XQD memory card is not formatted, or was
formatted with another system, the message
“Media Needs to be Formatted” is displayed on
the LCD/viewfinder screen.
Format the card as follows.
Using “Format Media” (page 48) in the
Media menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot A) or
“Media(B)” (slot B) then select “Execute.”
On a confirmation message, select
“Execute” again.
The in-progress message and status bar are
displayed, and the access lamp lights in red.
When formatting is complete, a completion
message is displayed. Press the SEL/SET dial to
hide the message.
If formatting fails
A write-protected XQD memory card or memory
card that cannot be used with this camcorder will
not be formatted.
As a warning message is displayed, replace the
card with an appropriate XQD memory card,
according to the instructions in the message.
Notes
• All the data, including recorded pictures and setup
files, are erased when a memory card is formatted.
Preparations
Memory card slot A button
Memory card slot B button
Notes
• You can only select a slot that already has a memory
card inserted.
• While movies are being recorded on the memory card,
you cannot switch the slot even if you press the
memory card slot A/B buttons.
• When only one slot has a memory card inserted,
the slot that has the memory card is selected
automatically.
• If the memory card is fully recorded during
recording, the camcorder continues recording
automatically on the memory card inserted in
the other slot.
Checking the remaining time available for recording
While recording (or standing by to record), you
can check the remaining space for the XQD
memory cards loaded in the card slots on the A/B
slot media status/remaining space indication of
the LCD screen/viewfinder screen (page 12).
The available time for recording with the current
video format (recording bit rate) is calculated
according to the remaining space of each card and
displayed in time units of minutes.
Notes
• A icon appears if the memory card is writeprotected.
Using XQD Memory Cards
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Replacing an XQD memory card
• If the available time on two cards in total
becomes less than 5 minutes, the warning
message “Media Near Full” is displayed, the
recording lamp flashes, and a beep sound is
output to the headphones to warn you. Replace
Preparations
the cards with those that have sufficient space.
• If you continue recording until the total
remaining time reaches zero, the message
changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.
Notes
• Up to approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one
XQD memory card.
If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit, the
remaining time indication becomes “0,” and the
message “Media Full” is displayed.
Using a USB Wireless LAN Module
You can make the Wi-Fi connection between the
camcorder and a device such as a smartphone,
tablet, etc., by attaching the supplied IFU-WLM3
USB wireless LAN module.
Notes
• You cannot use a USB wireless LAN module other
than the IFU-WLM3.
Making a Wi-Fi connection between a device and
the camcorder enables you to do the following.
• Record and playback the camcorder
• Display the current status of the camcorder
• Switch between the recording settings and
system settings
• Operate the assignable buttons of the camcorder
• Operate the iris, focus and zoom
Attaching the IFU-WLM3
1 Open the cover of the USB wireless
LAN module retracting part (page 9).
2 Insert the IFU-WLM3 to the USB
connector.
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3 Close the cover.
Notes
• The IFU-WLM3 cannot be removed easily once
attached. Use with the IFU-WLM3 attached.
Making a Wi-Fi connection
Notes
• Only one Wi-Fi device can be connected at a time.
Making a network setting
Change the “Basic Authentication” settings
(page 50) of the System menu as required.
Item Setting
User Name User name for log-in (factory default
Password Password for log-in (factory default
setting: “admin”)
setting: model name “pxw-z100”)
For details about the menu settings and entering a
character string, see “Setup Menu Operations”
(page 39).
Making a connection
1 Set “Wi-Fi” in “Wi-Fi” (page 50) of the
System menu to “Enable.”
2 Make a Wi-Fi connection by inputting
the SSID and Password onto the device,
or by using the Wi-Fi direct connection
function.
You can check the SSID and password of the
camcorder on “SSID & Password” in “WiFi” (page 50) of the System menu.
When using the Wi-Fi direct connection
function, proceed to the following step.
3 Select “Execute” for “Wi-Fi Direct
Connection” in “Wi-Fi” of the System
menu.
The setup menu disappears, and the
connection wait message for the Wi-Fi direct
connection function appears.
Using the Push-Button method
When you perform the Push-Button method
on the device, the message for connection
permission appears on the connection wait
screen. Select “Execute.”
Using the PIN code method
When you perform the PIN code method on
the device, the device name and PIN code
appears on the connection wait screen.
Complete the connecting process by
inputting the PIN code to the device.
Wi-Fi remote commander displays
Smartphone
Main screen
• Recording settings
indication:
S&Q FPS, Shutter,
Preset White, Gamma,
Auto Iris, Auto
Shutter, AGC, ATW,
Color Bars, Auto
White
Playback screen
• Status indication
• Playback operation
button:
F Rev, Play/Pause,
F Fwd, Prev, Stop,
Next
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Using the Wi-Fi remote commander
When a Wi-Fi connection is established between
a device such as smartphone, tablet, etc., and the
camcorder, the Wi-Fi remote commander appears
on the device screen and the device can be used as
a remote commander.
You can start/stop recording and adjust the
recording settings with a Wi-Fi connected device.
This function is useful for setting the camcorder
in a remote place, such as the top of a crane, etc.
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Cursor screen
Assign screen
Tablet
Main screen
• Status indication
• Cursor operation
button, menu/status
indication:
Up, Left, Set, Right,
Down, Cancel/Back,
Menu, Status
• Status indication
• Assignable button
indication:
Assignable buttons 1
to 7
Playback screen
• Status indication
• Assignable button indication
• Playback operation button:
F Rev, Play/Pause, F Fwd, Prev, Stop, Next
Cursor screen
• Status indication
• Assignable button indication:
• Cursor operation button, menu/status indication:
Up, Left, Set, Right, Down, Cancel/Back, Menu,
Status
Assign screen
• Assignable button indication:
Assignable buttons 1 to 7
• Recording settings indication:
S&Q FPS, Shutter, Preset White, Gamma, Auto Iris,
Auto Shutter, AGC, ATW, Color Bars, Auto White
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• Assignable button indication:
Assignable buttons 1 to 7
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