Sony PXW-Z190 Users Manual

4-740-700-11(1)

Solid-State Memory Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

PXW-Z190V/PXW-Z190T

Overview

Preparation

Location and Function of Parts ............................................... 6

Main unit ........................................................................ 6

Screen Display ......................................................................... 11

LCD/viewfinder screen ................................................ 11

Status screen ................................................................. 13

Power Supply ........................................................................... 16

Using a battery pack ..................................................... 16

Using AC power ........................................................... 17

Turning the camcorder on/off ...................................... 17

Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 18

Attaching Devices .................................................................... 18

Attaching the lens hood ................................................ 18

Attaching the large eyecup ........................................... 18

Adjusting the Screens ............................................................. 19

Adjusting the LCD screen ............................................ 19

Adjusting the viewfinder .............................................. 19

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD/viewfinder

screen using an assignable button .......................... 19

Using Memory Cards .............................................................. 20

About memory cards .................................................... 20

Inserting memory cards ................................................ 20

Removing a memory card ............................................ 20

Switching between memory cards ...............................20

Formatting (initializing) a memory card ...................... 20

Checking the remaining recording time ....................... 21

Restoring a memory card ............................................. 21

Shooting

Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 22

Shooting ....................................................................... 22

Adjusting the zoom ...................................................... 23

Adjusting the focus ...................................................... 24

Monitoring audio while shooting ................................. 25

Changing Basic Settings ......................................................... 25

Video format ................................................................ 25

Adjusting the brightness ............................................... 26

Adjusting for natural colors (white balance) ................ 27

Setting the audio to record ........................................... 29

Image stabilization ....................................................... 31

Time data ...................................................................... 31

Useful Functions ...................................................................... 32

Direct menu operation .................................................. 32

Face detection AF ........................................................ 33

Color bars/reference audio tone ................................... 34

Reviewing a recording (Rec Review) .......................... 34

Assignable buttons ....................................................... 34

Interval recording (Interval Rec) .................................. 35

Continuous recording (Clip Continuous Rec) .............. 36

Picture cache recording (Picture Cache Rec) ............... 37

Slow & Quick Motion .................................................. 37

Simultaneous recording in 2 slots (Simul Rec) ............ 38

High dynamic range (HDR) recording ......................... 39

Saving and loading configuration data ......................... 39

Acquiring location information (GPS) ......................... 42

Proxy Recording ..................................................................... 43

Supported SD cards ...................................................... 43

Formatting (initializing) SD cards ............................... 43

Checking the remaining capacity ................................. 43

Proxy recording (Proxy Rec) ....................................... 43

Changing proxy recording settings .............................. 44

About the recorded file ................................................. 44

Storage destination of the recorded file ....................... 44

About the file name ...................................................... 44

Recording proxy data only ........................................... 44

Connecting to Other Devices via LAN .................................. 45

Connecting using wireless LAN access point mode .... 45

Connecting using wireless LAN station mode ............. 46

List of functions for network connections ................... 49

Using Web Remote Control ................................................... 50

Thumbnail Screen

Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen ............................... 52

Playing Clips ............................................................................ 53

Playing recorded clips .................................................. 53

Playing the selected and subsequent clips in

sequence ................................................................. 53

Monitoring audio during playback ............................... 53

Clip Operations ....................................................................... 54

External Device Connection

Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices ...... 58

Managing/Editing Clips on a Computer ............................... 59

Menu Display and Settings

Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy .......................... 62

Setup Menu Operations .......................................................... 64

Setup Menu List ...................................................................... 68

Thumbnail menu operations ......................................... 54

Displaying clip properties ............................................ 55

Protecting clips ............................................................. 56

Copying clips ............................................................... 56

Deleting clips ............................................................... 57

Filtering clips (frames) using the essence mark

thumbnail screen .................................................... 57

Changing the information displayed on the thumbnail

screen ..................................................................... 57

Connecting using a USB cable ..................................... 59

Connecting an external HDD/USB media ................... 59

Setup menu hierarchy ................................................... 62

Editing the User menu .................................................. 66

User menu .................................................................... 68

Edit User Menu menu .................................................. 68

Camera menu ............................................................... 69

Paint menu .................................................................... 72

Audio menu .................................................................. 77

Video menu .................................................................. 79

LCD/VF menu .............................................................. 79

TC/UB menu ................................................................ 83

Recording menu ........................................................... 83

Thumbnail menu .......................................................... 85

Media menu .................................................................. 86

File menu ...................................................................... 87

Network menu .............................................................. 88

System menu ................................................................ 90

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation .............................................. 94

Using your camcorder abroad ...................................... 94

Video Formats ....................................................................... 100

About recording media ............................................... 100

Special recording modes and compatible formats ..... 100

Maximum recording time for a clip ........................... 101

Output Formats and Limitations ........................................102

Video formats and output signals ............................... 102

Limitations between recording functions ................... 104

Troubleshooting .................................................................... 105

Power supply .............................................................. 105

Recording/playback .................................................... 105

External devices ......................................................... 106

Wireless LAN connection .......................................... 106

Error/Warning Indications .................................................. 107

Error indications ......................................................... 107

Warning indications ................................................... 107

Caution and operation messages ................................ 108

Block Diagrams ..................................................................... 110

Specifications ......................................................................... 113

General ....................................................................... 113

Lens ............................................................................ 114

Camera ....................................................................... 114

Wireless LAN ............................................................. 115

Inputs/outputs ............................................................. 115

Display ....................................................................... 115

Internal microphone ................................................... 115

Media slots ................................................................. 115

Supplied accessories ...................................................115

Index ....................................................................................... 118

Overview

Location and Function of Parts

For details about the usage and function of each part, see the referenced page.

Main unit

1. Hook for shoulder strap (9)

2. ASSIGN7/DIRECT MENU button (34)

3. (N mark)

• Hold an NFC-compatible smartphone near this mark to establish a wireless connection between the camcorder and smartphone. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone.

• NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard for short-range radio communication.

4. ASSIGN8/FOCUS MAG button

5. Multi Interface Shoe (rear)

For details about accessories supported by the Multi Interface Shoe, contact your sales representative.

6. Microphone clamper

7. Microphone holder (30)

8. GPS antenna

9. Multi Interface Shoe (front)

10. Power zoom lever (23)

11. Wi-Fi antenna

1. Internal microphone (29)

2. Recording/tally lamp (front) (92)

Flashes when the remaining capacity on the recording media or battery is low.

3. ASSIGN6 button

4. FULL AUTO button (22)

5. ND FILTER switch

6. ND FILTER mode switch

7. FOCUS switch (24)

8. ASSIGN3/VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR

button

9. ASSIGN1/ZEBRA button

10. ASSIGN2/PEAKING button

11. INPUT1 switch (29)

12. CH1 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch (29)

13. AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (29)

14. AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (29)

15. CH2 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch

16. INPUT2 switch (29)

17. ASSIGN5 button

18. SHUTTER switch

19. ASSIGN4 button

20. FOCUS PUSH AUTO/HOLD button (24)

21. ND control dial

22. WB SET button

23. Lens hood with lens cover (18)

1. BATT RELEASE button (16)

2. Battery pack attachment (16)

3. Multi/Micro USB connector (59)

4. USB3.0 (HOST) connector (type A)

5. SDI OUT connector (58)

6. Diopter adjustment dial (19)

7. ON/STANDBY switch (17)

?: ON 1: STANDBY

8. Power lamp

9. USB2.0 (HOST) connector (type A)

(Supported in a future upgrade.)

10. IN/OUT (input/output selector) switch

11. Air outlet

Notes

• Areas around the air outlet may become hot.

• Do not cover the air outlet.

12. Handle zoom lever (23)

13. Handle record button

When the lever is set to the HOLD position, the handle record button is not operable.

14. AUDIO INPUT1 connector (29)

15. AUDIO INPUT2 connector (29)

16. Cable holder

Provided for securing a microphone cable, etc.

17. Grip belt

18. Multi selector (V/v/B/b/SET button)

19. Record button (22)

20. Air inlet

Note

• Do not cover the air inlet.

21. REMOTE connector

The REMOTE connector is used for controlling start/stop of recording and other functions on the video device and peripherals connected to it.

22. Cable clamper

Note

• Do not use for any purpose other than securing cables.

23. Wired LAN connector (supported in

future upgrade)

24. TC IN/OUT connector

25. HDMI OUT connector (58)

26. UTILITY SD/MS slot/access lamp

Used for proxy recording and storing/loading settings (File function). To be supported by a future upgrade (software update).

1. Zoom ring (24)

2. Focus ring (24)

3. Full MF switch (24)

Switch manual focus mode on/off by moving the focus ring forward/back.

4. Lens cover lever (18)

Opens/closes the lens cover.

5. Hook for shoulder strap

6. Iris ring (26)

7. i (headphone) jack

For stereo mini-jack headphones.

8. Recording/tally lamp (rear) (92)

Flashes when the remaining capacity on the recording media or battery is low.

9. SLOT SELECT button

10. Memory card slot A

11. Memory card A access lamp (20)

12. Memory card slot B

13. Memory card B access lamp (20)

14. DC IN connector

15. CANCEL/BACK button (64)

16. SEL/SET dial (64)

17. MENU button (64)

Button has a raised tactile bar for your convenience in locating the button.

18. WHT BAL switch (28)

19. GAIN switch (26)

20. IRIS PUSH AUTO button

21. IRIS switch (26)

To attach a shoulder strap

Attach a shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap.

1. THUMBNAIL button (52)

2. STOP/CAM button (53)

3. STATUS CHECK button (13)

4. PREV button (53)

5. V/v/B/b/SET button (64)

6. MENU button (64)

7. F REV button (53)

8. PLAY/PAUSE button (53)

9. F FWD button (53)

10. NEXT button (53)

11. LCD BRIGHT button (19)

12. DISPLAY button (11)

13. LCD screen (19)

14. Viewfinder (19)

15. Large eyecup

16. Air inlet

Note

• Do not cover the air inlet.

17. VOLUME buttons (25)

18. DURATION/TC/U-BIT button (31)

19. CANCEL button (64)

Bottom Side

1. Tripod screw holes (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch)

Compatible with 1/4-20UNC screws and 3/816UNC screws. Attach to a tripod (sold separately, screw length of 5.5 mm or less).

Screen Display

Information displayed on the screen while shooting

LCD/viewfinder screen

While recording, standing by to record, or during playback, the statuses and settings of the camcorder are superimposed on the LCD/viewfinder screen. You can show/hide the information using the DISPLAY button. You can also select to show/hide each item independently (page 81).

1. Network status indicator (page 12)

Displays the status of the network connection as an icon.

2. Recording mode/slot A/B operation status

indicator

zRec Recording

Stby Recording standby

3. Depth-of-field indicator

4. Slow & Quick Motion shooting frame rate

indicator

5. Remaining battery capacity/DC IN

voltage indicator

6. Focus mode indicator (page 33)

Full MF mode

MF mode

AF mode

Face detection AF ( )

Face detection icon

Face only AF icon

Registered face icon

Face Only AF mode auto

focus paused icon

a) Displayed when there is no registered face and

no faces are detected, and when there is a registered face but it is not detected.

7. Zoom position indicator

Displays zoom position in the range of 0 (wide angle) to 99 (telephoto).

8. GPS status indicator

9. Image stabilization mode (SteadyShot)

indicator

10. SDI output/HDMI output Rec Control

indicator

Displayed when Display On/Off >SDI/HDMI Rec Control in the LCD/VF menu and SDI/ HDMI Rec Control >Setting in the Video menu are both set to On.

11. Digital extender indicator (page 91)

12. Focus assist indicator

13. Media remaining capacity indicator

14. White balance mode indicator

ATW Automatic mode ATW Hold Pause automatic mode W:P Preset mode W:A Memory A mode W:B Memory B mode

15. Timecode indicator (page 31)

16. ND filter indicator (page 27)

17. Scene file indicator (page 39)

18. Iris position indicator

19. Video level warning indicator

20. Gain indicator (page 26)

21. Shutter mode/shutter speed indicator

22. AE mode/AE level indicator (page 27)

23. Audio level meter

24. VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR display

(waveform monitor/vectorscope/ histogram)

25. Clip name indicator

26. Gamma display assist indicator (page 39)

27. Gamma indicator (page 74)

Displays the gamma setting.

28. Proxy status indicator

29. Recording format (codec) indicator

(page 90)

Displays the format that is recorded on a memory card.

30. System frequency and scan method

indicator

31. Recording format (picture size) indicator

(page 90)

Displays the picture size that is recorded on a memory card.

Information displayed on the playback screen

The following information is superimposed on the playback picture.

1. Network status indicator

2. Clip number/Total number of clips

3. Playback mode indicator

4. Playback format (frame rate) indicator

5. Playback format (picture size) indicator

6. Remaining battery capacity/DC IN

voltage indicator

7. Playback format (codec) indicator

8. Media indicator

A mark appears to the left if the memory card is write-protected.

9. Time data indicator

The time data is disp layed when Display On/Off >Timecode in the LCD/VF menu is set to On and the DISPLAY button is pressed.

10. Clip name indicator

11. Gamma display assist indicator

12. Audio level meter

13. Gamma indicator

Network connection icon indicators

Network mode

Access point mode

Connection status

Operating as an access point

Access point operation error

Icon

Network mode

Station mode Wi-Fi

Connection status

connected

Wi-Fi signal strength (4 levels) Wi-Fi disconnected (incl. during setup)

Wi-Fi connection error

Icon

Status screen

You can check the settings and status of the camcorder on the status screen.

Status screen operations

To display the status screen:

• Push the STATUS CHECK button.

To switch the status screen:

• Turn the SEL/SET dial or press the V/v button.

To hide the status screen:

• Push the STATUS CHECK button.

Camera Status screen

Displays the picture quality, zoom settings, and status.

White Switch<B> White balance memory B

White Switch<A> White balance memory A

White Switch<P> Preset White setting

ND<Preset> Preset1 to 3 setting for ND

Zebra1 Zebra1 On/Off setting and

Zebra2 Zebra2 On/Off setting and

Gamma Gamma category and curve

Gain Switch Gain<L>, Gain<M>,

Handle Zoom Speed Handle Zoom setting

Scene File Current scene file and file ID

adjustment value

Filter

level

Gain<H> setting

Audio Status screen

Displays the input setting, audio level meter, and wind noise reduction filter setting for each channel.

CH1 level meter CH1 level meter

CH1 Input Source CH1 input source

CH1 Ref./Sens. CH1 input reference level

CH1 Wind Filter CH1 microphone wind

reduction filter setting

CH2 level meter CH2 level meter

CH2 Input Source CH2 input source

CH2 Ref./Sens. CH2 input reference level

CH2 Wind Filter CH2 microphone wind

reduction filter setting

CH3 level meter CH3 level meter

CH3 Input Source CH3 input source

CH3 Ref./Sens. CH3 input reference level

CH3 Wind Filter CH3 microphone wind

reduction filter setting

CH4 level meter CH4 level meter

CH4 Input Source CH4 input source

CH4 Ref./Sens. CH4 input reference level

CH4 Wind Filter CH4 microphone wind

reduction filter setting

HDMI Output CH HDMI output audio channel

combination setting

Analog Output CH Analog output audio channel

combination setting

Monitor CH Monitor channel setting

Headphone Out Headphone output type

setting

System Status screen

Displays the video signal settings.

Frequency/Scan System frequency and

scanning method settings

Codec Codec setting

Simul Rec 2-slot Simul Rec On/Off

status

Title Prefix Clip name title prefix

Picture Size Recording format picture size

Rec Function Enabled special recording

format and settings

Clip Continuous Rec Clip Continuous Rec On/Off

status

Picture Cache Rec Picture Cache Rec On/Off

status and setting

Number Clip name numeric suffix

Shooting Mode Shooting mode setting

Proxy Rec Proxy recording On/Off

status and setting

Video Output Status screen

Displays the SDI, HDMI, and video output settings.

SDI Output picture size

Rec Control status Output On/Off

HDMI Output picture size

Rec Control status Output On/Off

Gamma Gamma setting

Color Gamut Color gamut setting

Gamma Display Assist Gamma display assist setting

Assignable Button Status screen

Displays the functions assigned to each of the assignable buttons.

1 Function assigned to the

Assign 1 button

2 Function assigned to the

Assign 2 button

3 Function assigned to the

Assign 3 button

4 Function assigned to the

Assign 4 button

5 Function assigned to the

Assign 5 button

6 Function assigned to the

Assign 6 button

7 Function assigned to the

Assign 7 button

8 Function assigned to the

Assign 8 button

Battery Status screen

Displays information about the battery and DC IN source.

Detected Battery Battery type

Remaining Remaining capacity (%)

Charge Count Number of recharges

Capacity Remaining capacity (Ah)

Voltage Voltage (V)

Manufacture Date Date of battery manufacture

Video Lig ht Remaining Remaining charge level of t he

video light battery

Power Source Power supply source

Supplied Voltage Supplied power source

voltage

Media Status screen

Displays the remaining space, available recording time, and estimated service life of the recording media (memory card A/memory card B) and UTILITY media.

Media A information Displays the media icon

Media A protection Displays the lock icon when

Media A remaining capacity meter

Media A remaining recording time

Media B information Displays the media icon

Media B protection Displays the lock icon when

Media B remaining capacity meter

Media B remaining recording time

UTILITY media information

UTILITY media protection

UTILITY media remaining capacity meter

when recording media is inserted in slot A.

the recording media inserted in slot A is protected (locked).

Displays the remaining capacity of recording media inserted in slot A expressed as a percentage on a bar graph.

Displays an estimate of the remaining recording time of the recording media inserted in slot A in units of minutes under the current recording conditions.

when recording media is inserted in slot B.

the recording media inserted in slot B is protected (locked).

Displays the remaining capacity of recording media inserted in slot B expressed as a percentage on a bar graph.

Displays an estimate of the remaining recording time of the recording media inserted in slot B in units of minutes under the current recording conditions.

Displays the media icon when media is inserted in the UTILITY SD/MS slot.

Displays the lock icon when the media inserted in the UTILITY SD/MS slot is protected (locked).

Displays the remaining capacity of media inserted in the UTILITY SD/MS slot expressed as a percentage on a bar graph.

UTILITY media remaining capacity

Displays an estimate of the remaining recording time of the recording media inserted in the UTILITY SD/MS slot in units of minutes. Or displays the remaining capacity in units of GB.

Rec Button Settings Status screen

Displays the setting status of the record button and handle record button.

Rec Button Displays the recording target

Handle Rec Button Displays the recording target

slot of the record button

slot of the handle record button

GPS Status screen

Displays the GPS positioning status and information.

GPS GPS signal positioning status

Dilution of Precision Position information

Latitude Latitude information

Longitude Longitude information

Altitude Altitude information

Positioning date and time

Current date and time Current date and time

Time Zone Time zone setting

precision

Positioning date and time

Setting display

Station Mode Non Active Not operating in

Status

Description

display

station mode. Displayed when Wi-Fi chip fails.

Searching Attempting to

Disconnected Not connected to a

<SSID> Connected to

connect to the previously connected network (access point).

network (access point). Also displayed when IP address was not assigned using DHCP.

<SSID> network (access point).

Network Status screen

Displays the connection status of the network connection.

Wireless LAN Wireless network settings,

connection status

Wireless LAN settings

Setting display

Off --- Wireless LAN

Access Point Mode

Status

Description

display

setting is off.

Non Active Not operating as an

Active Operating as an

access point. Displayed when Wi-Fi chip fails.

access point.

Preparation

Power Supply

You can use a battery pack or AC power supply from an AC adapter. When an AC adapter is connected, the AC adapter has priority even when a battery pack is attached. For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below.

Lithium-ion battery packs

BP-U30 (supplied) BP-U60 BP-U60T BP-U90

AC adapters/chargers

BC-U1A (supplied) BC-U2A

WARNING

Do not store battery packs in locations exposed to direct sunlight, flame, or high temperature.

Note

• When operating from a power outlet, use the supplied AC adapter.

Using a battery pack

To attach a battery pack, plug the battery pack into the attachment (page 8) as far as it will go, and then slide it down to lock it into position. To remove a battery pack, press and hold the BATT RELEASE button (page 8), slide the battery pack up and then pull it out of the attachment.

Notes

• Before use, charge the battery pack with the BC-U1A (supplied) or BC-U2A Charger.

• Charging a battery immediately after use while it is still warm may not fully recharge the battery.

• The high-capacity BP-U90 Battery Pack is large, and protrudes from the camcorder when attached. The BPU90 is convenient when using the camcorder attached to a tripod for extended recording periods.

Checking the remaining capacity

When recording or playback is in progress on the battery pack, an icon to show the current battery charge level and usage time remaining are displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen (page 11).

Icon Remaining capacity

100% to 91%

90% to 71%

70% to 51%

50% to 31%

30% to 11%

10% to 0%

The camcorder indicates the remaining usage time in minutes by calculating the available time with the battery pack if operation is continued at the current rate of power consumption.

If the battery pack charge becomes low

If the remaining battery charge falls below a certain level during operation (Low Battery state), a low-battery message appears, the recording/tally lamp starts flashing, and a beep sound will warn you. If the remaining battery charge falls below the level at which operation cannot continue (Battery Empty state), a battery-empty message appears. Replace with a charged battery pack.

Changing the warning levels

The Low Battery level is set to 10% of full battery charge and the Battery Empty level is set to 3% by factory default. You can change the warning level settings using Battery Alarm (page 92) in the System menu.

Using AC power

DC IN connector

AC adapter plug

Turning the camcorder on/off

Connecting the camcorder to a power outlet allows use without worrying about the need to recharge the battery pack.

1 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC

Adapter.

2 Connect the A C Adapter to the DC IN connector of the

camcorder.

3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet

(wall socket).

To turn the camcorder on, set the ON/STANDBY switch (page 8) to the ON position ([). To turn the camcorder off, set the ON/STANDBY switch to the STANDBY position (1).

Notes

• Even when the ON/STANDBY switch is set to the STANDBY position, the unit continues to draw standby electric power. Remove the battery pack if not using your camcorder for an extended period.

• Remove the battery or disconnect the DC IN power supply after the power lamp is extinguished when the power switch is set to the STANDBY position. If power is removed while the switch is in the ON position, a malfunction of the camcorder or memory cards may occur.

AC adapters

• Do not connect and use an AC adapter in a confined space, such as between a wall and furniture.

• If a problem occurs during operation, immediately disconnect the power cord from the outlet.

• Do not short-circuit the plug of the AC adapter with any metallic objects. Doing so will cause a malfunction.

• You cannot charge the camcorder by connecting it to the AC Adapter.

Setting the Clock Attaching Devices

PUSH (lens hood release) button

Large eyecup (supplied)

When you turn the camcorder on for the first time after purchasing or the backup battery has completely discharged, the initial setting display appears on the viewfinder screen and LCD screen. Set the date and time of the internal clock using this screen.

Time Zone

The value shows the time difference from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Change the setting as required.

Setting the date and time

Move the cursor using the V/v/B/b button (page 8) or SEL/SET dial (page 9), and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial to set each item. Finally, move the cursor to [Finish] and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial to close the settings screen and finish setting the clock.

Once the settings screen is closed, you can change the date, time, and time zone settings using Clock Set (page 92) in the System menu.

Notes

• If the clock setting is lost because the backup battery becomes fully discharged due to power being disconnected for an extended period (no battery pack and no DC IN power source), the initial settings screen will be displayed when you next turn the camcorder on.

• While the initial settings screen is displayed, no other operation, except turning the power off, is permitted until you finish the settings on this screen.

• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (page 96).

Attaching the lens hood

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.

Removing the lens hood

Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction of the arrow in the illustration while pressing the PUSH (lens hood release) button.

Note

• Remove the lens hood when you attach/detach an ø82 mm polarizing filter or protective filter.

Attaching the large eyecup

Stretch the large eyecup slightly and fit it over the groove on the viewfinder.

Adjusting the Screens

2 180 degrees (max.)

2 90 degrees (max.)

1 Open 180 degrees

Diopter adjustment dial Move it until the picture becomes clear.

Adjusting the LCD screen

Open the LCD screen 180 degrees (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play back (2).

You can adjust the angle so that the viewfinder is facing the subject. Images are displayed as mirror images on the LCD screen, but are recorded as normal images.

Adjusting the backlight

Switch the brightness of the backlight using the LCD BRIGHT button (page 10).

Adjusting the brightness

Adjust the brightness using LCD Setting >Brightness (page 79) in the LCD/VF menu. Changes in the brightness do not affect the brightness of recorded images.

Adjusting the brightness

Adjust the brightness using VF Setting >Brightness (page 79) in the LCD/VF menu.

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD/viewfinder screen using an assignable button

You can display a level bar for adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen/viewfinder screen by assigning LCD/VF Adjust to an assignable button (page 34) beforehand and then pressing that button.

1 Press the button assigned with LCD/VF

Adjust to display a level bar for adjusting the brightness.

Each time the button is pressed, the display switches in sequence between level bar for the LCD screen t level bar for the viewfinder t no display.

Adjusting the viewfinder

Look through the viewfinder with the LCD screen closed when using the viewfinder. If the viewfinder screen display is not clear, adjust it using the diopter adjustment dial below the viewfinder.

2 Adjust the level using the V/v/B/b

button or SEL/SET dial, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial.

The level bar disappears. Press the button assigned with LCD/VF Adjust or do not perform any operation for 3 seconds to hide the level bar.

Using Memory Cards

• A memory card removed from the camcorder after recording ended may be hot. This is not a malfunction.

This camcorder records audio and video on memory cards (sold separately) inserted in the memory card slots.

About memory cards

Supported memory cards

The following memory cards are supported.

For details about recording media and compatible formats, see page 100.

SDXC memory cards (Class 10)

Inserting memory cards

1 Open the cover of the card slot block.

2 Insert the memory card with the label

facing to the right.

The access lamp (page 9) lights in red, then changes to green once the memory card is ready for use.

3 Close the cover.

Note

• The memory card, memory card slot, and image data on the memory card may be damaged if the card is forced into the slot in the incorrect orientation.

Removing a memory card

1 Open the cover of the card slot block,

and lightly press the memory card in.

The memory card pops out. During recording, this will stop the recording.

2 Remove the memory card.

Notes

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

Switching between memory cards

When memory cards are loaded in both card slots A and B, you can switch the card used for recording by pressing the SLOT SELECT button (page 9). If a card becomes full during recording, the camcorder automatically switches to the other card.

Note

• The SLOT SELECT button is disabled during playback. The memory cards are not switched even if you press the button. The button is enabled while the thumbnail screen (page 52) is displayed.

Formatting (initializing) a memory card

Memory cards must be formatted the first time they are used in the camcorder. Memory cards for use in the camcorder should be formatted using the format function of the camcorder. If a message appears when the memory card is inserted into the camcorder, format the memory card. If a memory card that was formatted in a format unsupported by this camcorder is inserted, the message “Unsupported File System” is displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen. Format the media as described below.

To execute formatting

Using Format Media (page 86) in the Media menu, specify Media(A) (slot A) or Media(B) (slot B), then select Execute.

A message is displayed while formatting is in progress, and the access indicator is lit red. When formatting ends, a completion message appears.

Note

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

To use media formatted on the camcorder in the slot of another device

Make a backup of the media, then format it using the other device.

Checking the remaining recording time

While recording (or standing by to record), you can check the remaining space for the memory cards loaded in the card slots on the A/B slot media status/remaining space display of the LCD/ viewfinder screen (page 11). The remaining recording time is calculated from the remaining capacity of the media in each slot and the current video format (recording bit rate), and is displayed in units of minutes.

Note

• A icon appears if the memory card is writeprotected.

Replacing a 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/tally lamp flashes, and a beep sound is output to the headphones to warn you. Replace with media that has free space.

• If you continue recording until the total remaining time reaches zero, the message changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.

Note

• Up to approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one memory card. If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit, an indication that the maximum number of clips has been reached is displayed.

Restoring a memory card

A message and progress status (%) are displayed while formatting is in progress, and the access lamp is lit red. When restoration ends, a completion message appears.

If restoration fails

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

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

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

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

1 Use the copy function (page 56) of the camcorder to

copy the required clips to another memory card.

2 Format the unusable memory card on the

camcorder.

3 Copy the required clips back to the newly formatted

memory card.

Notes

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

• Clips with duration of less than 1 minute may not be restorable.

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

Restoring a card

Select Execute using the V/v/B/b button or SEL/SET dial, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial.

Shooting

Basic Operation Procedure

Shooting

Basic shooting is conducted using the following procedure.

1 Attach the necessary devices, and check

that power is being supplied.

2 Load the memory card(s).

If you load two memory cards in memory card slots A and B, recording is continued by automatically switching to the second card when the first card becomes full.

3 Set the ON/STANDBY switch to the ON

position.

The recording screen is displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen.

4 Press the grip or handle record button

(page 8).

The recording/tally lamp lights and recording begins.

5 To stop recording, press the record

button again.

Recording stops, and the camcorder switches to STBY (standby) mode.

Continuous recording on the memory cards (Relay Rec)

When memory cards are inserted in both slots A and B, recording automatically switches to the second memory card just before the remaining capacity on the first card is reduced to zero. You can continue recording continuously when switching memory cards by replacing the memory card that is full with a new memory card.

Notes

• Do not eject a memory card while recording to it is in progress. Remove only the memory card in the slot whose access lamp is turned off during recording.

• If a recordable memory card is loaded into the other slot when the remaining time of the memory card that is recording is less than 1 minute, the message “Will Switch Slots Soon” is displayed. The message disappears after switching memory card slots.

• The relay recording function may not work if you start recording when the remaining time of th e memory card is less than 1 minute. To perform the relay recording properly, make sure that the remaining time of the memory card is more than 1 minute.

• Video created using the camcorder relay recording function cannot be played back seamlessly on the camcorder.

• To combine video created using the camcorder relay recording function, use Content Browser software.

Shooting (Full Auto Mode)

Press the FULL AUTO button, turning the button indicator on.

Full Auto mode is turned on, Auto Exposure (page 70) is activated, and Auto ND Filter, Auto Iris, AGC (Auto Gain Control), Auto Shutter, and ATW (Auto Tracing White balance) are set to On. Then, the brightness and white balance are automatically adjusted. When you wish to adjust th em manually, turn F ull Auto mode off.

About clips

Wide view: Wide

Close view: Telephoto

Clip (recording data)

When you stop recording, video, audio, and subsidiary data from the start to end of the recording are recorded as a single clip on a memory card.

Clip names

Each clip recorded by the camcorder is automatically assigned a name using the naming mode that is set in Clip Naming (page 87) of the Media menu.

Maximum clip duration

The maximum duration of a clip varies depending on the recording format. The maximum duration of continuous recording is the same as the maximum duration of a clip. If the recording time exceeds the maximum duration of a clip, a new clip is created automatically and recording continues. The new clip appears as a separate clip on the thumbnail screen. For details about the maximum recording time of a clip for each recording format, see

“Maximum recording time for a clip” (page 101).

Using the power zoom lever

Zoom by pressing the power zoom lever C. Lightly press the power zoom lever C for a slower zoom. Fully press it for a faster zoom.

• The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

• The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) from your camcorder.

• Keep your finger on the power zoom lever C. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever C, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded.

Using the handle zoom

To delete a clip

You can delete the last recorded clip using the Last Clip Delete function (page 91). To delete all clips or specific clips, perform the operation from the thumbnail screen (page 57).

Adjusting the zoom

1. Set the handle zoom operation to “Low,”

“High,” or “Variable” using Handle Zoom (page 71) >Setting in the Camera menu.

• When set to “Variable,” you can zoom in or out at a variable speed according to the pressure applied to the switch.

• When set to “Low” or “High”, you can zoom in or out at fixed speed, regardless of the pressure applied to the switch. You can set the speed to “Low” or “High” using Handle Zoom in the Camera menu.

• By assigning the Handle Zoom >Setting function to an assignable button (page 34), you can switch the handle zoom operation each time the button is pressed.

2. Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom in or

out.

Note

• You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when the

handle zoom operation is set to OFF.

Using the zoom ring

AF/MF mode

Full MF mode

Zoom by turning the zoom ring B. You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the zoom ring B. Fine adjustment is also possible.

Adjusting the focus

Tips for focusing

• Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) and adjust the focus, then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording.

• When you want to record a close-up image of a subject, move the power zoom lever towards W (wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then adjust the focus.

Adjusting in Full MF mode

Pull the focus ring A toward the back (toward the camcorder) to activate Full MF mode for full manual focus control. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus while monitoring the image on the LCD/viewfinder screen. In Full MF mode, you can use the distance markers printed on the focus ring as a guide when adjusting the focus. The distances where the picture is in focus correspond to the positions of the distance markers.

Notes

• Do not use excessive force at both ends of the travel when turning the focus ring.

• While in Full MF mode, the auto focus and push auto focus functions do not work.

• Macro is set to off regardless of the Focus Macro setting in the Camera menu.

Adjusting in MF mode

In MF (manual focus) mode, you can also use auto focus operation whenever required. Slide the focus ring A toward the front (toward the lens hood) and set the FOCUS switch B to MANUAL.

Using automatic focus temporarily (Push auto focus)

In MF mode, auto focus is activated while the FOCUS PUSH AUTO/HOLD button C of the lens is pressed or while an assignable button (page 34) assigned with Push AF/Push MF is pressed. The focus returns to manual focus when you release the button. This function is useful for shifting the focus from one subject to another during manual focus mode.

Adjusting in AF mode

In AF (auto focus) mode, the focus is adjusted automatically. Slide the focus ring A toward the front and set the FOCUS switch B to AUTO.

Using manual focus temporarily (Push manual focus)

In AF mode, manual focus is activated while the FOCUS PUSH AUTO/HOLD button of the lens is pressed or while an assignable b utton (page 34) assigned with Push AF/Push MF is pressed. The focus returns to auto focus when you release the button.

Using macro mode

In MF mode or AF mode, set Focus (page 69) >Focus Macro in the Camera menu to On or press an assignable button assigned with Focus Macro (page 34) to activate macro mode to enable focusing over a range that includes the macro area. Macro mode is disabled in Full MF mode.

Focusing using magnified view (Focus Magnifier)

When an assignable button (page 34) assigned with Focus Magnifier is pressed, the focus

magnifier screen appears showing the part of the image magnified. The magnification switches between 4× and 8× each time the button is pressed when the recording format is QFHD. You can move the magnified position using the V/v/B/b button. The center of the screen is magnified at a fixed 2× in recording formats other than QFHD. Press the button again to return to the normal screen. This function is useful for checking the focus.

Note

• Even though the image appears magnified on the screen, the recorded image is not magnified.

Monitoring audio while shooting

Connecting a set of headphones to the headphone jack (stereo mini jack) (page 9) enables you to monitor the audio being recorded.

Note

• The built-in speaker is disabled while shooting (recording or recording standby).

To adjust the audio monitoring volume

Use the VOLUME buttons (page 10).

To change the audio monitoring channel

Select the channel using Audio Output (page 78) in the Audio menu.

Changing Basic Settings

You can change the settings based on the video application or recording conditions.

Video format

The formats available for selection vary depending on the system frequency and codec settings.

Switching the system frequency

Switch using Rec Format (page 90) >Frequency in the System menu. The camcorder automatically restarts after switching.

Note

• You cannot switch the system frequency during recording or playback.

Switching the codec

Switch using Rec Format (page 90) >Codec in the System menu.

Note

• You cannot switch the codec during recording or playback.

Changing the format

Switch using Rec Format (page 90) >Video Format in the System menu. The signals from the SDI OUT and HDMI OUT connectors are also output in the format selected using this menu.

Note

• You cannot change the format during recording or playback.

Adjusting the brightness

You can adjust the brightness by adjusting the iris, gain, shutter speed, and by adjusting the light level using ND filters.

Shooting using auto iris

When Full Auto mode (page 22) is on

The iris is forcibly set to Auto mode.

When Full Auto mode is off

Set the IRIS switch B to AUTO. Auto mode is set. The adjustment setting applied when the iris AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to MANUAL can also be configured using the direct menu (page 32).

Shooting using manual iris

When Full Auto mode is off, set the IRIS switch B to MANUAL. Manual mode is set. Turn the iris ring A to adjust the iris. The adjustment setting applied when the iris AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to MANUAL can also be configured using the direct menu (page 32).

Switching to auto iris temporarily

In manual iris mode, press the IRIS PUSH AUTO button H to activate the one-push auto iris function.

Auto iris is active while the button is pressed. Release the button to return to manual iris mode.

Shooting with auto gain (AGC)

When Full Auto mode (page 22) is on

AGC (Auto Gain Control) mode is forcibly enabled.

When Full Auto mode is off

Set Auto Exposure >AGC (page 70) in the Camera menu to On to activate AGC mode. You can also set AGC on/off in the direct menu (page 32).

Shooting with fixed gain

1. Set Full Auto mode off.

2. When the gain is automatically adjusted, set

Auto Exposure >AGC (page 70) in the Camera menu to Off. “AGC” disappears.

3. Set the GAIN switch G to H, M, or L.

The gain value set for the selected gain switch position appears on the screen. You can set the gain value for H/M/L using Gain (page 69) in the Camera menu. You can also set the H/M/L value in the direct menu (page 32).

Shooting in auto shutter mode

When Full Auto mode (page 22) is on

The shutter is forcibly set to auto shutter.

When Full Auto mode is off

Set Auto Exposure >Auto Shutter (page 71) in the Camera menu to On to activate auto shutter speed mode. Auto shutter can also be activated by selecting Auto Shutter in the direct menu and setting it to on.

Shooting with a fixed shutter

When Full Auto mode is off and Auto Exposure >Auto Shutter (page 71) in the Camera menu is set to Off, set the SHUTTER switch F to the ON position to set fixed shutter with the shutter mode and speed configured using Shutter (page 70) in the Camera menu.

Setting in the Camera menu

Select Shutter (page 70) in the Camera menu and set the shutter mode and speed.

Setting using the direct menu

You can also set ECS mode (page 70) on/off and the shutter speed in the direct menu (page 32).

Adjusting the light level (ND filter)

You can shoot a subject with the proper brightness by using the ND FILTER switch C when the recording environment is too bright. The camcorder features two ND filter modes. You can switch the mode using the ND FILTER mode switch D.

Preset mode

Set the ND FILTER mode switch D to PRESET, then set the ND FILTER switch C to the following. CLEAR: ND filter is not used. 1: Filter density set using ND Filter >Preset1 in the Camera menu. The default setting is 1/4. 2: Filter density set using ND Filter >Preset2 in the Camera menu. The default setting is 1/16. 3: Filter density set using ND Filter >Preset3 in the Camera menu. The default setting is 1/64.

Variable mode

Set the ND FILTER mode switch D to PRESET, then set the ND FILTER switch C to the following. CLEAR: ND filter is not used. 1, 2, 3: You can set the filter density in a continuous range from 1/4 to 1/128 using the ND control dial E. The ND FILTER switch B position (1/2/3) does not affect the filter density adjustment.

Auto ND filter

When the ND FILTER mode switch is set to VARIABLE and the ND FILTER switch is in position 1 to 3, the density of the ND filter can be adjusted automatically by setting Auto Exposure >Auto ND Filter (page 70) in the Camera menu to On. You can also set Auto ND Filter on/off in the direct menu (page 32). When Auto ND Filter is off, you can also select the density of the ND filter in the direct menu.

Setting auto exposure

Auto exposure control s excessive brightness t o an appropriate level using auto ND filter, iris, gain, and shutter functions. Set the control mode using Auto Exposure (page 70) >Mode in the Camera menu, and set the level using Level. You can also set the control mode and correction level in the direct menu (page 32).

Using the flicker reduction function

Set Flicker Reduce (page 71) >Mode in the Camera menu to Auto or On, and set Frequency to the power supply frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz).

Note

• If the frame rate for shooting is close to the power supply frequency, flicker may not be completely reduced when using the flicker reduction function. In this case, use the electronic shutter.

Adjusting for natural colors (white balance)

You can select the adjustment mode to suit the shooting conditions.

Preset mode

This mode adjusts the color temperature to a preset value (factory de fault is 3200K). Select this mode when you have no time to adjust the white balance or when you wish to fix the white balance to the preset set using White (page 73) >Preset White in the Paint menu.

Memory A mode, Memory B mode

This mode adjusts the white balance to the setting saved in memory A or B, respectively. Press the WB SET button A to execute auto white balance adjustment and store the adjusted value in memory A or memory B.

ATW (Auto-Tracing White balance) mode

In this mode, the camcorder automatically adjusts the white balance to the appropriate condition. The white balance is automatically adjusted when the color temperature of the light source changes. You can select the speed of adjustment (five steps) using White Setting >ATW Speed (page 73) in the Paint menu. You can freeze the current white balance setting by assigning the ATW Hold function to an assignable button (page 34), and pressing the assignable button to temporarily pause ATW mode.

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 color temperature is extremely high or

extremely low.

If the appropriate effect cannot be obtained because the ATW auto tracking speed is slow or for other reasons, run auto white balance.

Using the switch

Select the mode using the WHT BAL switch B.

B: ATW mode or Memory B mode A: Memory A mode PRESET: Preset mode

ATW mode is assigned to the B position of the WHT BAL switch at the factory. You can change the setting so that Memory B mode is selected using White Setting >White Switch<B> (page 73) in the Paint menu. Setting the camcorder to Full Auto mode (page 22) forcibly activates ATW mode. Assigning the ATW on/off function to an assignable button (page 34) permits you to independently activate/deactivate ATW when Full Auto mode is off.

Using the direct menu

Press the DISPLAY button (page 10) to display the selected mode and color temperature on the screen (page 11).

ATW: ATW mode W:A: Memory A mode W:B: Memory B mode W:P: Preset mode

You can change the adjustment mode to the following in the direct menu (page 32). When the WHT BAL switch is set to the B position, ATW mode and Memory B mode can be set. When the WHT BAL switch is set to the A position, ATW mode a nd Memory A mode can be set. When the WHT BAL switch is set to the PRESET position, ATW mode and Preset mode can be set. You can set the color temperature in the direct menu when not set to ATW mode. You can change the color temperature in the direct menu by selecting the color temperature indicator. In preset mode, pressing the WB SET button also sets the color temperature.

Switching preset mode using an assignable button

Assign Preset White Select to an assignable button (page 34). You can then switch preset mode values in the order 3200K, 4300K, 5600K, and 6300K each time you press the button.

Executing auto white balance

1 To save an adjustment value in

memory, select Memory A mode or Memory B mode.

2 Place white paper (or other object) in a

location with the same lighting source and conditions as the subject, then zoom in on the paper to show white on the screen.

3 Adjust the brightness.

Adjust the iris as described in “Shooting using manual iris” (page 26).

4 Press the WB SET button A.

When you execute the adjustment in a memory mode, the adjusted value is stored in the memory (A or B) selected in step 1. If auto white balance is executed in ATW mode, the white balance adjustment returns to the ATW mode white balance when adjustment ends.

Notes

• Auto white balance adjustment cannot be performed when in Preset mode.

• If the adjustment is not successful, an error message is displayed on the screen. If the error message persists after repeated attempts to set white balance, contact your Sony service representative.

Setting the audio to record

The following connectors, switches and dials allow you to set the sound to be recorded.

Audio source switches

CH1 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch D CH2 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch G

Switches for setting the audio level

AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial E AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial F

Refer to the block diagrams (page 110).

Using the internal microphone

You can record sound using the internal microphone.

To record on CH1, CH2

Set the CH1 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch

D and CH2 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch G to INT.

To record on CH3, CH4

Select Internal MIC using Audio Input (page 77) >CH3 Input Select and CH4 Input Select in the Audio menu.

Using an external audio device

Mixers and other external audio devices are supported.

To record on CH1, CH2

External audio input connectors and selector switches

AUDIO INPUT1 connector A AUDIO INPUT2 connector B INPUT1 switch C INPUT2 switch H

1 Set the CH1 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE)

switch D and CH2 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch G to EXT.

When Audio Input >CH2 EXT Input Select in the Audio menu is set to INPUT2, the sound from the AUDIO INPUT1 connector will be recorded on CH1 and the sound from the AUDIO INPUT2 connector will be recorded on CH2. When CH2 EXT Input Select is set to INPUT1, the sound from the AUDIO INPUT1 connector will be recorded on both CH1 and CH2.

2 Set the INPUT1/INPUT2 switches (C/

H) to LINE.

3 Connect an external audio device to the

AUDIO INPUT1/AUDIO INPUT2 connectors (A/B).

To record on CH3, CH4

1 Select INPUT1 using Audio Input

(page 77) >CH3 Input Select and INPUT2 using CH4 Input Select in the Audio menu.

If INPUT1 is selected using CH4 Input Select, the sound from the AUDIO INPUT1 connector will be recorded on both CH3 and CH4.

2 Perform steps 2 and 3 as described in

“To record on CH1, CH2.”

Using an external microphone

An electret condenser microphone or other devices can be connected and used for recording.

To record on CH1, CH2

1 Set the CH1 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE)

switch D and CH2 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch G to EXT.

2 Set the INPUT1/INPUT2 switches (C/

H).

MIC: For microphone that does not require

phantom power.

MIC+48V: For microphone that requires

+48 V phantom power.

Notes

• Selecting MIC+48V and connecting a microphone that is not compatible with a +48 V source may damage the connected device. Check before connecting the device.

• If noise is a concern on connectors with no device connected, set the corresponding INPUT1/ INPUT2 switches to LINE.

3 Open the cover by pulling up the handle

of the microphone holder.

4 Attach a microphone, then close the

microphone holder to secure the microphone.

5 Connect the microphone cable to the

AUDIO INPUT1/AUDIO INPUT2 connectors (A/B).

When you use a stereo microphone (two XLR plugs), connect t he L (left) channel plug to the AUDIO INPUT1 connector, and the R (right) channel plug to the AUDIO INPUT2 connector.

To record on CH3, CH4

1 Select INPUT1 using Audio Input

(page 77) >CH3 Input Select and INPUT2 using CH4 Input Select in the Audio menu.

If INPUT1 is selected using CH4 Input Select, the sound from the AUDIO INPUT1 connector will be recorded on both CH3 and CH4.

2 Perform steps 2 to 5 as described in “To

record on CH1, CH2.”

Using a multi-interface shoe compatible microphone

To record on CH1, CH2

1 Set the CH1 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE)

switch D and CH2 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch G to MI SHOE.

2 Attach a microphone to the multi-

interface shoe.

To record on CH3, CH4

1 Select Shoe CH1 using Audio Input

(page 77) >CH3 Input Select and Shoe CH2 using CH4 Input Select in the Audio menu.

2 Attach a microphone to the multi-

interface shoe.

Note

• Two microphones cannot be connected to the front and rear Multi Interface Shoe at the same time. The first connected microphone is the active microphone.

+ 90 hidden pages

Sony PXW-Z190 Users Manual

Table of Contents

Overview

Location and Function of Parts

Screen Display

Preparation

Power Supply

Setting the Clock Attaching Devices

Adjusting the Screens

Using Memory Cards

Shooting

Basic Operation Procedure

Changing Basic Settings