Sony PXW-Z190 Users Manual

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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 White balance memory B

White Switch<A> White balance memory A

White Switch 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 (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.

Adjusting the audio recording level

For CH1, CH2

Adjusting automatically (AGC): Set the AUDIO LEVEL (CH1/CH2) dials (E/F) to the AUTO position.

You can set whether the levels on CH1 and CH2 are automatically adjusted separately (Mono) or together (Stereo) using Audio Input (page 77) >CH1&2 AGC Mode in the Audio menu.

Adjusting manually: During shooting or standby, turn the AUDIO LEVEL (CH1/CH2) dials (E/F) of the corresponding channels in the range 0 to 10 to adjust the microphone audio recording level.

For CH3, CH4

Adjusting automatically (AGC): Set Audio Input (page 77) >CH3 Level Control/CH4 Level Control in the Audio menu to Auto.

You can set whether the levels on CH3 and CH4 are automatically adjusted separately (Mono) or together (Stereo) using Audio Input (page 77) >CH3&4 AGC Mode in the Audio menu.

Adjusting manually:

1 Set Audio Input (page 77) >CH3 Level

Control/CH4 Level Control in the Audio menu to Manual.

Set SteadyShot (page 71) >Setting in the Camera menu to Active or Standard.

Standard: Reduces shaking of the image due to

camera movement.

Active: Reduces shaking of the image due to

rapid camera movement, such as when walking, using stronger correction than the Standard setting.

Off: Turns the image stabilization mode off. Assign the SteadyShot function to an assignable button (page 34), and switch the image stabilization mode between Standard, Active, and Off by pressing the button. The setting is displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen. The image stabilization mode can also be switched between Standard, Active, and Off using the direct menu (page 32).

Notes

• The Active setting is not available in the following cases.

 When Video Format is 3840×2160  During Slow & Quick Motion recording

• When shooting using a tripod for stability, set SteadyShot to Off.

Time data

Setting the timecode

Set the timecode to record using Timecode (page 83) in the TC/UB menu.

2 Set the audio recording level using CH3

Input Level/CH4 Input Level.

To reduce wind noise, set Audio Input >CH Wind Filter in the Audio menu to On (page 77).

Audio recording in special recording modes

Audio is not recorded in Interval Rec mode or Slow & Quick Motion mode.

Image stabilization

Enabling the image stabilization (SteadyShot) function suppresses image shaking caused by camera movement when recording.

Setting user bits

You can add an 8-digit hexadecimal number to the recorded image as user bits. You can also set the user bits to the current time. Set using Users Bit (page 83) in the TC/UB menu.

Displaying time data

Press the DISPLAY button to display time data on the screen (page 11). The indication is switched among the timecode, user bits, and recording duration each time you press the DURATION/TC/U-BIT button (page 10).

Display Description

TCG **:**:**:** Timecode CLK **:**:**:** Timecode (Clock mode)

Display Description

UBG ** ** ** ** User bits DUR **:**:**:** Duration from the beginning

of recording

Useful Functions

Direct menu operation

You can check status and change settings for some items displayed directly on the LCD/ viewfinder screen. The Direct Menu function is used by assigning the function to an assignable button. The following items can be configured.

• Auto focus mode

• SteadyShot

•ATW

•Preset White

• Color Temp <A>/Color Temp

•Scene File

• Auto ND Filter

• ND Filter value

• Auto Iris

• Iris value

• AGC

• Gain value (H/M/L/Turbo)

•ECS

• Auto Shutter

• Shutter Speed value

• Shutter Angle value

• Auto Exposure Mode

• Auto Exposure Level

• S&Q Frame Rate

Note

• Direct menu operation is not available when Full Auto mode (page 22) is on (FULL AUTO button indicator is lit).

1 Press the assignable button assigned

with Direct Menu.

When information is displayed on the LCD/ viewfinder screen using the DISPLAY button, only the items on the screen that can be configured using the direct menu are selectable using the cursor. When information is not displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen, only items that can be configured using the direct menu are displayed and are selectable using the cursor.

2 Move the cursor to the desired item

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

The direct menu for the selected item appears.

3 Select a setting using the V/v button or

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

The cursor disappears and the new setting is displayed. Press the assignable button assigned with Direct Menu again or wait 3 seconds without performing any action to close the direct menu and return to the shooting screen.

You can open the direct menu by setting Menu Settings >Direct Menu with <SET> (page 93) in the System menu to On and pressing the SET button or SEL/SET dial. However, the face detection AF registered face function becomes unavailable.

Face detection AF

The camcorder can detect people’s faces and then adjust the focus on faces. This function is available only when focus adjustment is in AF mode or during push auto focus. When faces are detected, gray face detection frames are displayed. The frames change to white after auto focus is established. When multiple individuals are detected, the main subject is automatically determined.

Set the face detection AF action using Focus (page 69) in the Camera menu.

Face Only AF: The camera detects the faces of

subjects (people) and focuses only on their faces. While a face is not detected, AF is temporarily stopped ( MF), and the Face Only AF mode auto focus paused icon (page 11) is displayed. This mode is effective when face detection has not stabilized.

Face Priority AF: The camera detects the faces

of subjects (people) and prioritizes the focusing on the faces. When a face is not detected, focusing is in AF mode (default setting).

Off: The face detection AF function is disabled.

Notes

• During push auto focus operation, Face Priority AF is activated even if Face Only AF is currently selected.

• Face detection AF is not available in the following cases.

 In Full MF mode  When the FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL

(excluding during push auto focus operation)

 When the recording format is DVCAM

• If you turn the camcorder off while Face Only AF is selected, the mode automatically switches to Face Priority AF when the camcorder is next turned on.

Hiding face detection frames

You can show/hide face detection frames using Display On/Off >Face Detection Frame (page 81) in the LCD/VF menu.

Focusing on a registered face

During face detection AF operation, you can register a face for a subject (person) for focusing on that face. Only one face can be registered. Registering a face overwrites the existing registration. When a face is registered, the detection frame changes to a double frame, and the registered face icon (page 11) is displayed. In face detection AF, the following actions occur depending on the combination of registered face and face detection AF operating mode. Face Priority AF (with registered face): If

the camera detects the registered face, the camera focuses on that face. If the registered face is not detected, normal Face Priority AF is activated.

Face Only AF (with registered face): If the

camera detects the registered face, the camera focuses on that face. While the registered face is not detected, AF is temporarily stopped (MF), and the Face Only AF mode auto focus paused icon (page 11) is displayed. Th is mode is effective when you want to auto focus on the registered person.

Setting the registered face

Move the face selection cursor (orange underline) to the face to register using the V/ v/B/b button, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial.

Clearing the registered face

Face selection cursor (orange)

Registered face frame (double white frame)

Other faces (gray)

Move the selection cursor to the registered face using the V/v/B/b button, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial. The registered face is cleared, the face frame becomes a single frame, and the registered face icon disappears. When faces are detected with the registered face frame not displayed and the face selection cursor (orange) displayed, you can clear the registered face by pressing the SET button or SEL/SET dial twice.

Notes

• Faces may not be detected depending on the recording environment, condition of the subject, or the settings.

• You may not be able to get the proper effect, or objects other than people’s faces may be detected as a face, in some recording environments. In this case, set the face detection AF function to Off.

• Registration of the face of the intended individual for focusing before shooting is recommended.

• Face registration may not be successful depending on hairstyle, facial decoration, or if not directly facing the camera. In this case, the face frame may become a double frame, but the registered face icon is not displayed.

• If a face has already been registered, clearing the existing face and then registering the new face is recommended.

• The registered face function is not available when Menu Settings >Direct Menu with <SET> (page 93) in the System menu is set to On.

Switching face detection AF operation using an assignable button

Assign Face Detection AF to an assignable button (page 34). You can then switch face detection AF operation in the order Face Priority AF, Face Only AF, and Off each time you press the button.

Setting using the direct menu

You can also set the face detection AF operation using the direct menu (page 32).

Color bars/reference audio tone

You can output color bars instead of the camera image by setting Color Bars (page 71) >Setting in the Camera menu to On. The image output is restored when set to Off. A 1 kHz reference audio tone can also be output with the color bars by setting Audio Input (page 77) >1kHz Tone on Color Bars in the Audio menu to On. The color-bar signal and reference-tone signal are output from the SDI OUT and HDMI OUT connectors. You can set the type of color bars using Color Bars >Type in the Camera menu.

Notes

• Color bars cannot be output when the camcorder is in Slow & Quick Motion mode.

• You cannot switch to color bars while recording (switching from color bars to the camera image is available).

Reviewing a recording (Rec Review)

You can review the last recorded clip on the screen (Rec Review).

When recording is stopped, press the assignable button assigned with Rec Review.

The last 3 seconds, 10 seconds, or the entire clip is displayed, depending on the Rec Review (page 85) setting in the Recording menu. The clip is played to the end, Rec Review ends, and the camcorder returns to STBY (standby) mode.

To stop Rec Review

Press the STOP/CAM button or an assignable button assigned with Rec Review.

Notes

• Rec Review is not supported if the video format is changed after recording a clip.

• The setup menus cannot be operated during Rec Review.

Assignable buttons

There are eight assignable buttons (page 6) on the camcorder to which you can assign functions.

Changing functions

Number of frames in one take (Number of Frames)

Shooting interval (Interval Time)

Use Assignable Button (page 91) in the System menu. You can view the assigned functions on the Assignable Button Status screen (page 14).

Default assigned functions

Button 1 Zebra Button 2 Peaking Button 3 Video Signal Monitor Button 4 Off Button 5 Off Button 6 Off Button 7 Direct Menu Button 8 Focus Magnifier

Assignable functions

For details about each function, see page 91.

•Off

• Push AF/Push MF

• Face Detection AF

• Focus Macro

• Auto ND Filter

• Push Auto ND

• Push Auto Iris

• Turbo Gain

•AGC

•Shutter

• Auto Exposure Level

• Spotlight

• Backlight

• Flash Band Reduce

• Digital Extender ×2

• Handle Zoom

• SteadyShot

• Color Bars

• Preset White Select

•ATW

•ATW Hold

•Marker

•Zebra

• Peaking

• Video Signal Monitor

• Focus Magnifier

• Lens Info

•LCD/VF Adjust

•VF Mode

• Gamma Display Assist

•Display

•Rec

•S&Q Motion

• Clip Continuous Rec

• Picture Cache Rec

• Proxy Rec Start/Stop

• Rec Review

• Last Clip Delete

• Thumbnail

•NFC

• Direct Menu

• User Menu

•Menu

Interval recording (Interval Rec)

You can automatically record images at set intervals by setting the number of frames per take (Number of Frames) and the shooting interval (Interval Time). This function is an effective way to shoot slowmoving subjects.

It is recommended to fix the camcorder to a tripod or equivalent and use web remote control to start/ stop recording rather than pressing the record button of the camcorder.

Notes

• Audio is not recorded in Interval Rec mode.

• Interval Rec cannot be set to On at the same time as Picture Cache Rec, S&Q Motion, Clip Continuous Rec, 2-slot Simul Rec, or Proxy Rec. When Interval Rec is set to On, these other recording modes are forcibly set to Off.

Configuring before shooting

Configure Interval Rec (page 84) in the Recording menu before shooting. When Setting is set to On, Interval Rec mode is activated and “Int Stby” appears on the screen.

When a video light compatible with the Multi Interface Shoe is mounted, you can set Interval Rec >Pre-Lighting in the Recording menu to On so that the light turns on automatically 2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds before recording starts.

Note

• When Pre-Ligh ting is set to On, the video light remains turned on if the video light off time would be less than 5 seconds, according to the Interval Time setting, even when Video Light Set is set to Rec Link or Rec Link + Stby in the Camera menu.

Recording in Interval Rec mode

Start the recording after completing the required setting.

Press the record button.

When you start recording, the “Int Stby” indication changes and alternates between “Int zRec” and “Int zStby.”

Notes

• While recording in Interval Rec mode, the Interval Time and Number of Frames settings cannot be changed. To change the settings, first stop recording.

• After starting recording in Interval Rec mode, Rec Review operation is disabled, including during the interval time.

• The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode during recording in Interval Rec mode (page 83).

• Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop recording or switch the card slot while recording is halted in Interval Rec mode.

• Interval Rec >Setting is automatically set to Off when the ON/STANDBY switch is set to the STANDBY position. However, the Interval Time and Number of Frames settings are maintained.

Continuous recording (Clip Continuous Rec)

Normally, a clip is created as an independent file each time you start and stop recording. However, Clip Continuous Re c mode allows you to start and stop recording while continuously recording to the same clip, for as long as the function remains enabled. This is convenient when you do not want to generate a large number of short clips, and when you want to record without worrying about exceeding the clip limit. It is still easy to find recording start points, because a Rec Start mark is recorded at the recording start point each time you start recording.

For details about recording formats compatible with Clip Continuous Rec, see (page 100).

Configuring before shooting

Configure Clip Continuous Rec (page 84) in the Recording menu before shooting. When Setting is set to On, Clip Continuous Rec mode is activated and “Cont Stby” appears on the screen (page 11).

Configuring using assignable buttons

You can assign Clip Continuous Rec to an assignable button (page 34), and switch Clip Continuous Rec mode On/Off by pressing the button.

Notes

• Clip Continuous Rec cannot be set to On at the same time as Interval Rec, Picture Cache Rec, S&Q Motion, or 2-slot Simul Rec. When Clip Continuous Rec is set to On, these other recording modes are forcibly set to Off.

• Clip Continuous Rec mode cannot be used while recording.

Recording in Clip Continuous Rec mode

Start the recording after completing the required setting.

Press the record button.

When you start recording, the “Cont Stby” indication changes to “Cont zRec” (z turns red).

Notes

• During recording or in recording standby mode (when the “Cont Stby” indication is displayed), if you remove the memory card, the battery, or the power source, the memory card needs to be restored. Cancel Clip Continuous Rec mode and then remove the memory card. When “Cont Stby” indication is flashing (once per second), you can remove the memory cards.

• Stop the recording after recording for two or more seconds.

To exit, stop the recording.

To cancel Clip Continuous Rec mode

In recording standby mode, set Clip Continuous Rec (page 84) >Setting in the Recording menu to Off, or press an assignable button assigned with Clip Continuous Rec.

Limitations

A single continuous clip cannot be created if you perform one of the following operations while the camcorder is recording or in recording standby

mode. A new clip will be created when you next start recording.

• Operate on a clip (lock, delete, or rename a clip)

• Change the memory card slot

• Change the recording format

• Set the ON/STANDBY switch to STANDBY

• Display the thumbnail screen

•Play a clip

• Cancel Clip Continuous Rec mode

Picture cache recording (Picture Cache Rec)

The camcorder always maintains a cache of video and audio data for a set interval (maximum of 28 seconds) in internal storage memory when shooting, allowing you to record several seconds of footage before actually starting to record. Picture Cache Rec mode can be used when the recording format (page 90) is set to XAVC-L.

Notes

• Picture Cache Rec cannot be set to On at the same t ime as Interval Rec, Clip Continuous Rec, S&Q Motion, 2slot Simul Rec, or Proxy Rec. When Picture Cache Rec is set to On, these other recording modes are forcibly set to Off.

• Picture Cache Rec mode cannot be selected while recording or Rec Review is in progress.

• When Picture Cache Rec is set to On, the timecode is recorded in Free Run mode regardless of the setting in the TC/UB menu (page 83).

Configuring before shooting

Configure Picture Cache Rec (page 84) in the Recording menu before shooting. When Setting is set to On, Picture Cache Rec is activated and “Cache” appears on the screen.

Configuring using assignable buttons

Assign Picture Cache Rec to an assignable button (page 34), and switch the function On/Off by pressing the button.

Recording in Picture Cache Rec mode

Start the recording after completing the required setting.

Press the record button.

When you start recording, the “Cache” indication changes to “zRec.”

To exit, stop the recording.

To cancel Picture Cache Rec mode

Set Picture Cache Rec >Setting in the Recording menu to Off, or press an assignable button assigned with Picture Cache Rec.

Notes

• Changing the recording format clears the video in cache memory stored up to that point, and starts caching new video. Consequently, picture cache recording of pictures before changing format is not possible if you start recording immediately after changing format.

• If Picture Cache Rec is started or stopped immediately after inserting a memory card, cache data may not be recorded on the card.

• Video is stored in cache memory when Picture Cache Rec mode is set to On. Video prior to the function being set to On is not cached.

• Video is not stored in cache memory while a memory card is being accessed, such as during playback, Rec Review, or thumbnail screen display. Picture cache recording of video during that interval is not possible.

• When a Multi Interface Shoe compatible video light is attached, cache recording prior to starting to record is not possible, even if Video Light Set in the Camera menu is set to Rec Link or Rec Link + Stby. The light turns on/off when you press the record button.

Slow & Quick Motion

When the recording format (page 90) is set to one of the formats listed below, you can specify a recording frame rate that is different from the playback frame rate.

Recording format

XAVC-L 1080P 59.94/29.97/

XAVC-L 2160P 59.94/50

Notes

• Slow & Quick Motion cannot be set during recording, playback, or while the thumbnail screen is displayed.

• Slow & Quick Motion cannot be set to On at the same time as Interval Rec, Clip Continuous Rec, Picture Cache Rec, 2-slot Simul Rec, or Proxy Rec. When Slow & Quick Motion is set to On, these other recording modes are forcibly set to Off.

• Audio recording is not supported in Slow & Quick Motion mode.

Configuring before shooting

Configure S&Q Motion (page 83) in the Recording menu before shooting. When Setting is set to On, Slow & Quick Motion mode is activated and “S&Q Stby” appears on the screen.

System frequency

23.98/50/25

S&Q frame rate

1 to 60 fps (1 FPS units)

Setting the recording frame rate using the direct menu

You can set the recording frame rate in Slow & Quick Motion mode using the direct menu (page 32).

Configuring using assignable buttons

Assign S&Q Motion to an assignable button (page 34), and switch the Slow & Quick Motion mode On/Off by pressing the button. You can set the frame rate for recording by pressing and holding an assignable button to display the recording frame rate setup screen.

Recording in Slow & Quick Motion mode

Start the recording after completing the required setting.

Press the record button.

When you start recording, the “S&Q Stby” indication changes to “S&Q zRec.”

Notes

• You cannot change the Fr ame Rate setting during Slow & Quick Motion recording. To change the settings, first stop recording.

• Rec Review operation is not supported during Slow & Quick Motion recording.

• The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode during Slow & Quick Motion recording (page 83).

• When you are recording with a slow frame rate, the camcorder may continue recording for a few more seconds after you press the record button to stop recording.

To exit, stop the recording.

To cancel Slow & Quick Motion mode

In recording standby mode, set S&Q Motion >Setting in the Recording menu to Off, or press an assignable button assigned with S&Q Motion.

Simultaneous recording in 2 slots (Simul Rec)

You can simultaneously record using both memory cards A and B.

Configuring before shooting

Configure Simul Rec (page 84) in the Recording menu before shooting.

Note

• 2-slot Simul Rec cannot be set to On at the same time as Interval Rec, Clip Continuous Rec, Picture Cache

Rec, or S&Q Motion. When 2-slot Simul Rec is set to On, these other recording modes are forcibly set to Off.

Recording in 2-slot Simul Rec mode

Start the recording after completing the required setting.

Press the record button.

Notes

• Use the same type and same size of memory cards for 2-slot Simul Rec recording.

• 2-slot Simul Rec cannot be set during recording, playback, or while the thumbnail screen is displayed.

• When a memory card in one slot becomes full, if a memory card in the other slot is recordable, recording continues as normal. When you replace memory cards during normal continuous recording, simultaneous recording and relay recording are not available.

• When you start recording in 2-slot Simul Rec mode, if media is inserted in only one slot or the media in one slot is full, video is recorded only on the recordable media.

To exit, stop the recording.

To cancel 2-slot Simul Rec mode

In recording standby mode, set Simul Rec >Setting in the Recording menu to Off.

Changing the setting of the record button and handle record button

You can start/stop recording on the memory card in each slot independently by using the grip record button and handle record button. The default setting starts/stops recording on memory card A and memory card B simultaneously by using either of the buttons.

• Rec Button: Handle Rec Button:

To change the setting

Select Simul Rec >Rec Button Set in the Recording menu.

Rec Button Set Buttons and memory

Rec Button:

Handle Rec

Button:

cards

Starts/stops simultaneously recording to memory cards A and B using either button.

Rec Button Set Buttons and memory

cards

Rec Button:

Handle Rec

Button:

Rec Button: Handle Rec

Button:

Starts/stops recording on memory card A by using the record button, and memory card B by using the handle record button. Starts/stops recording on memory card B by using the record button, and memory card A by using the handle record button.

High dynamic range (HDR) recording

You can set the imaging to High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode to record and output images with BT.20202 equivalent color space and increased dynamic range.

Note

• Not supported for DVCAM file formats.

Setting the dynamic range

Set Base Setting (page 90) >Shooting Mode in the System menu to HDR to set high dynamic range mode.

HLG type settings

You can set the HLG type when high dynamic range mode is selected. For details, see (page 72).

Gamma display assist function setting

The LCD/viewfinder screen of the camcorder are not HDR compatible, and are not suitable for HDR display. Accordingly, the display can be made more visible for easier shooting using the gamma display assist function. You can change the setting of the gamma display assist function using Gamma Display Assist (page 81) in the LCD/VF menu.

Note

• The gamma display assist function is used only for the LCD/viewfinder screen. The settings are not applied to the recorded image or output image.

Saving and loading configuration data

You can save setup menu settings in the camcorder internal memory or an SD card in the UTILITY SD/MS slot and “Memory Stick” media. This allows you to quickly recall an appropriate set of menu settings for the current situation. Configuration data is saved in the following categories.

User files

User files save the setting items and data of the customizable User menu. You can save up to 64 files on an SD card or “Memory Stick” media. By loading this file into the camcorder memory, you can customize the setup of the User menu.

ALL (all settings) files

ALL files save the configuration data of all menus. You can save up to 64 files on an SD card or “Memory Stick” media.

Note

• Device specific data (shading, output levels, and other data that requires adjustment for the specific device) is not saved.

Scene files

Scene files save settings for paint items configured for scenes. You can save up to 5 files in the internal memory of the camcorder, and up to 64 files on an SD card or “Memory Stick” media.

Media supported for saving configuration data

SDXC memory cards* SDHC memory cards* SD memory cards* “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”** “Memory Stick PRO Duo”**

* Referred to as “SD card” in this document. ** Referred to as “Memory Stick” media in this

document.

Configuration data is stored in the following directory on media. /PRIVATE/SONY/PRO/CAMERA/PXWZ190V/ (or PXW-Z190T)

Formatting (initializing) media

SD cards and “Memory Stick” media must be formatted the first time they are used in the camcorder. An SD card or “Memory Stick” media to be used with this camcorder must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder. If a message appears when the SD card or “Memory Stick” media is inserted into the camcorder, format the storage media.

1 Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick”

media into the UTILITY SD/MS slot (page 8) with the label facing right.

2 Select Format Media (page 86) > Utility

SD/MS >Execute in the Media menu. When a confirmation message appears, select Execute again.

A message and progress status are displayed while formatting is in progress, and the access lamp is lit red. When formatting is completed, a completion message is displayed. Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial to dismiss the message.

Note

• Formatting an SD card or “Memory Stick” media erases all data. The data cannot be restored.

Checking the remaining capacity

You can check the remaining capacity on an SD card or “Memory Stick” media on the Media Status screen (page 14).

Notes

• A mark is displayed if the SD card or “Memory Stick” media is protected.

• To use media formatted on the camcorder in the slot of another device, make a backup of the data, then reformat the media in the device to be used.

Saving a user file / ALL file

1 Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick”

media into the UTILITY SD/MS slot (page 8) with the label facing right.

2 For a user file, select User File (page 87)

>Save Utility SD/MS >Execute in the File menu. For an ALL file, select All File >Save

Utility SD/MS >Execute in the File menu.

A file save destination screen appears.

3 Select a “No File” row on the save

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

Selecting a row with a File ID entry will overwrite the selected file. The File ID is generated automatically, but you can modify it.

4 Select Execute on the confirmation

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

Loading a user file / ALL file

1 Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick”

media on which the file is saved into the UTILITY SD/MS slot (page 8) with the label facing right.

2 For a user file, select User File (page 87)

>Load Utility SD/MS >Execute in the File menu. For an ALL file, select All File >Load Utility SD/MS >Execute in the File menu.

A file list screen appears.

3 Select the file to load using the V/v/B/b

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

A confirmation screen appears.

4 Select Execute using the V/v/B/b button

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

Notes

• The camcorder will reboot automatically after loading configuration data.

• When All File >Load Network Data in the File menu is set to Off, all settings in the ALL file are loaded except the Network menu settings.

Saving a scene file

Loading a scene file

To save in internal memory

1 Select Scene File >Store Internal

Memory >Execute in the File menu (page 87).

A scene file list screen appears. If the File ID is set to “Standard” destination, preconfigured standard settings are saved.

2 Select a save destination using the V/v/

B/b button or SEL/SET dial, and press

the SET button or SEL/SET dial.

The scene file is saved, overwriting any existing file, in the selected destination.

3 Select Execute on the confirmation

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

To save on an SD card or “Memory Stick” media

1 Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick”

media into the UTILITY SD/MS slot (page 8) with the label facing right.

2 Select Scene File >Save Utility SD/MS

>Execute in the File menu (page 87).

A scene file save destination screen appears.

3 Select a “No File” row on the save

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

Selecting a row with a File ID entry will overwrite the selected file. The File ID is generated automatically, but you can modify it.

To load from internal memory

1 Select Scene File >Recall Internal

Memory >Execute in the File menu (page 87).

A scene file list screen appears.

2 Select the file to load using the V/v/B/b

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

A confirmation screen appears.

3 Select Execute using the V/v/B/b button

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

Scene files can also be loaded into the camcorder using the direct menu (page 32).

To load from an SD card or “Memory Stick” media

1 Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick”

media on which the file is saved into the UTILITY SD/MS slot (page 8) with the label facing right.

2 Select Scene File >Load Utility SD/MS

>Execute in the File menu (page 87).

A scene file list screen appears.

3 Select the file to load using the V/v/B/b

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

A confirmation screen appears.

4 Select Execute using the V/v/B/b button

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

4 Select Execute on the confirmation

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

To change the File ID

1 For a user file, select User File >File ID

in the File menu (page 87). For an ALL file, select All File >File ID in the File menu (page 87). For a scene file, select Scene File >File ID in the File menu (page 87).

A screen for editing the File ID appears.

2 Select a character using the V/v/B/b

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

3 Repeat step 2 as required.

4 When finished entering characters,

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

Acquiring location information (GPS)

Location and time information of video shot when positioning is enabled is recorded onto media loaded in the card slot of the camcorder, and can be output as SDI.

1. Press the MENU button during standby.

2. Set GPS to On in the System menu.

is displayed when the camcorder is seeking GPS satellites. When positioning is established, location information is recorded when shooting video.

Note

• The icon displayed varies, depending on the signal reception from the GPS satellites.

Positioning status

Off No display GPS is set to Off or an

Positioning not available

Searching for satellites

Display GPS reception state

error occurred.

Location information could not be obtained because GPS signal could not be received. Move to a location with a clear view of the sky.

Searching for satellites. Several minutes may be required to acquire satellites.

Positioning

Display GPS reception state

status

Positioning A weak GPS signal is

being received.

A GPS signal is being received. Location information can be acquired.

A strong GPS signal is being received. Location information can be acquired.

• GPS is set to On by default. Location and time information of video shot when positioning is enabled is recorded by the camcorder. To record location information, set GPS to On.

• It may take time to start positioning after turning the camcorder on.

• If a positioning icon is not displayed after several minutes, there may be a problem with signal reception. Start shooting without location information, or move to an area with a clear view of the sky. Shooting when a positioning icon is not displayed means that location information will not be recorded.

• The GPS signal may not be received when indoors or near tall structures. Move to a location with a clear view of the sky.

• The recording of location information may be interrupted, depending on the strength of the received signal, even if a positioning icon is displayed.

Proxy Recording

You can record proxy data on an SD card in the UTILITY SD/MS slot simultaneously while recording to the memory cards in the memory card slots.

Supported SD cards

SDXC memory cards* (Speed Class: 4 or higher) SDHC memory cards* (Speed Class: 4 or higher) SD memory cards* (Speed Class: 4 or higher)

* Referred to as “SD card” in this document.

Formatting (initializing) SD cards

SD cards must be formatted the first time they are used in the camcorder. SD cards for use in the camcorder should be formatted using the format function of the camcorder. If a message appears when the SD card is inserted into the camcorder, format the SD card.

1 Insert the SD card media into the

UTILITY SD/MS slot (page 8) with the label facing right.

2 Select Format Media (page 86) >Utility

SD/MS >Execute in the Media menu. When a confirmation message appears, select Execute again.

Notes

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

• SDXC cards are formatted in exFAT, SDHC cards are formatted in FAT32, and SD cards are formatted in FAT.

Checking the remaining capacity

You can check the remaining capacity on an SD card on the Media Status screen (page 14).

Note

• A mark is displayed if the SD card is protected.

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

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

Proxy recording (Proxy Rec)

Configuring before shooting

1 Set Proxy Rec >Setting in the Recording

menu to On.

2 Insert the SD card media into the

UTILITY SD/MS slot (page 8) with the label facing right.

Note

• Proxy Rec cannot be set to On at the same time as Interval Rec, Picture Cache Rec, or S&Q Motion. When Proxy Rec is set to On, these other recording modes are forcibly set to Off.

Recording a proxy

Start the recording after completing the required setting.

Press the record button.

Notes

• If the camcorder is turned off or the SD card is removed while the SD 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 off before turning off the camcorder or removing the SD card.

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

To exit, stop the recording. When the recording on memory cards in the memory card slots is stopped, proxy recording is also stopped.

Changing proxy recording settings

Setting the picture size

Select Proxy Rec >Proxy Format in the Recording menu, and set the picture size.

Setting the audio channel

Select Proxy Rec >Audio Channel in the Recording menu, and set the audio channel for proxy recording.

About the recorded file

Example: If the timecode at the recording start time is “14:30:20:05” then the file name becomes “14_30_20_05.mp4”.

Configuring before shooting

1 Assign Proxy Rec Start/Stop to an

assignable button (page 34).

2 Set Proxy Rec >Setting in the Recording

menu to On.

3 Insert the SD card media into the

UTILITY SD/MS slot (page 8) with the label facing right.

The file name extension is “.mp4”. The timecode is also recorded simultaneously.

Storage destination of the recorded file

The recorded file is stored under the “/PRIVATE/ PXROOT/Clip” directory.

About the file name

The file name consists of the clip name recorded on the memory cards in the memory card slots and a consecutive number suffix. In 2-slot Simul Rec mode, the clip name of slot A has precedence.

• The consecutive number is kept even if the camcorder is turned off. The consecutive number returns to 0001 by executing All Reset.

For details about clip names, see Clip Naming (page 87) in the Media menu.

Recording proxy data only

You can record proxy data independently to an SD card in the UTILITY SD/MS slot without recording to a memory card in a memory card slot. The recording format of the proxy data is the same as for simultaneous recording. However, the file name is derived from the timecode at the recording start time.

Recording

Start the recording after completing the required setting.

Press the assignable button assigned with Proxy Rec Start/Stop.

To stop recording, press the assignable button.

Connecting to Other

Smartphone/ tablet

Computer

Devices via LAN

The camcorder can connect to smartphones, tablets, and other devices using via LAN connection.

Making a LAN connection between a device and the camcorder enables you to do the following using the web remote control (page 50) or “Content Browser Mobile” application.

• Remote operation via LAN You can control the camcorder from a smartphone, tablet, or computer that is connected to the camcorder via a LAN.

• Video monitoring via LAN You can create a stream (H.264) from the camera or playback video of the camcorder, and monitor the video using the “Content Browser Mobile” application from a device via a LAN.

“Content Browser Mobile” application

You can operate the camcorder remotely on the device screen while monitoring from the camcorder, and configure settings of the camcorder, using the “Content Browser Mobile” application.

For details about the “Content Browser Mobile”

application, contact your Sony sales or service

representative.

Connecting to an NFC-compatible device with one-touch operation

Devices that support NFC can be connected (onetouch connection) using NFC.

1 Open [Settings] on the device, select

[More], and place a check mark in the [NFC] checkbox.

Connecting using wireless LAN access point mode

The camcorder works as an access point, and connects to a device via a wireless LAN.

2 Turn the camcorder on.

3 Activate the NFC function.

Press and hold (for 3 seconds) an assignable button assigned with NFC or select Wireless LAN >NFC in the Network menu to activate NFC connection mode. The NFC function is available only while

appears on the screen.

4 Touch the camcorder using the device.

The device connects to the camcorder and “Content Browser Mobile” starts.

Notes

• Disable sleep mode and screen lock beforehand.

• Touch and hold the device still until the “Content Browser Mobile” application launches (1 to 2 seconds).

Connecting to a WPS-compatible device

Devices that support W PS can be connected using WPS.

1 Select Wireless LAN >Setting >Access

Point Mode in the Network menu.

2 Select Wireless LAN >WPS >Execute in

the Network menu.

3 Open the Network Settings or Wi-Fi

Settings on the device, and turn Wi-Fi on.

4 Select the camcorder SSID from the

SSID list in Wi-Fi Network on the device, then select WPS Push Button in Option on the device to connect.

Notes

• The operation method differs depending on the device.

• For the SSID and password of the camcorder, check AP Mode Settings (page 88) >Camera SSID & Password in the Network menu.

1 Select Wireless LAN >Setting >Access

Point Mode in the Network menu.

2 Open the device Network Settings or

Wi-Fi Settings on the device, and turn Wi-Fi on.

3 Connect the device to the camcorder by

selecting the camcorder SSID from the SSID list in Wi-Fi Network and entering the password.

For the SSID and password of the camcorder, check AP Mode Settings (page 88) >Camera SSID & Password in the Network menu.

Note

• The operation method differs depending on the device.

4 Display the web remote control

(page 50). Or connect using the Content Browser Mobile application.

Connecting using wireless LAN station mode

The camcorder connects to an existing access point of the wireless LAN as a client. The camcorder and device connect via the access point. The 10 most recently connected access points are displayed in the history. The connection history is saved in an ALL file, but the access passwords are not saved. Password entry is required the next time you connect after loading the ALL file.

5 Display the web remote control

(page 50). Or connect using the Content Browser Mobile application.

Connecting by inputting an SSID and password on a device

You can connect the camcorder to a device by entering the SSID and password on a device.

Connecting to an access point using WPS

Smartphone/ tablet

Access point

Computer

If the access point is compatible with the WPS function, you can connect to the access point with simple settings.

1 Turn the access point on.

2 Turn the camcorder on.

3 Select Wireless LAN >Setting > Station

Mode in the Network menu.

4 Select Wireless LAN >WPS >Execute in

the Network menu.

5 Press the WPS button of the access

point.

For details about the operation of the WPS button, refer to the operating instructions of the access point. When the connection is successful, the network status indicator icon will show a strength of 1 or higher on the LCD/ viewfinder screen.

Note

• If the connection fails, perfor m steps from step 1 again.

6 Connect the device to the access point.

For details about connecting, refer to the operating instructions of the device.

7 Display the web remote control

(page 50). Or connect using the Content Browser Mobile application.

Connecting to an access point using auto network detection or manually

You can configure connection to a desired access point from the setup menu. You can configure connection to a desired access point using the auto network detection function.

Connecting using the network auto detection function

1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Connecting to

an access point using WPS” (page 47).

2 Select ST Mode Settings >Scan

Networks (page 89) >Execute in the Network menu.

The camcorder starts detection of connection destinations. Detected destinations for connection are displayed in the Scan Networks result list.

3 Select a connection using the V/v/B/b

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

Momentarily, the network (access point) details screen appears. The selected connection is displayed in SSID.

4 Select Password, and set the password

on the password input screen.

If connected before network auto detection, selecting an SSID displays the password screen. Set the password to return to the network (access point) details screen.

5 Configure the following connection

settings.

• DHCP Set the DHCP setting. When you set to On, the IP address is assigned to the camcorder automatically. To assign the IP address to the camcorder manually, set to Off.

• IP Address Input the IP address of the camcorder. This setting is available only when DHCP is set to Off.

• Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask of the camcorder. This setting is available only when DHCP is set to Off.

• Gateway Input the default gateway for the access point. This setting is available only when DHCP is set to Off.

• DNS Auto Set to acquire DNS automatically. When set to On, the DNS server address is automatically acquired. This setting is available only when DHCP is set to On.

• Primary DNS Server Input the primary DNS server for the access point. This setting is available only when DNS Auto is set to Off.

• Secondary DNS Server Input the secondary DNS server for the access point. This setting is available only when DNS Auto is set to Off.

6 When finished, select Connect to

connect to the access point.

Connecting manually

1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Connecting to

an access point using WPS” (page 47).

2 Select ST Mode Settings >Manual

Momentarily, the network (access point) details screen appears.

access point. Enabled when Security is not set to None.

• DHCP Set the DHCP setting. When you set to On, the IP address is assigned to the camcorder automatically. To assign the IP address to the camcorder manually, set to Off.

•IP Address Input the IP address of the camcorder. This setting is available only when DHCP is set to Off.

• Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask of the camcorder. This setting is available only when DHCP is set to Off.

• Gateway Enter the address of the gateway. This setting is available only when DHCP is set to Off.

• DNS Auto Set to acquire DNS automatically. When set to On, the DNS server address is automatically acquired. This setting is available only when DHCP is set to On.

• Primary DNS Server Input the address of the primary DNS server. This setting is available only when DNS Auto is set to Off.

• Secondary DNS Server Input the address of the secondary DNS server. This setting is available only when DNS Auto is set to Off.

4 When finished, select Connect to

connect to the access point.

3 Configure the following connection

settings.

•SSID Input the SSID for the connection access point.

• Security Select the encryption method.

• Password Input the password for the connection

List of functions for network connections

The following table shows the availability of network functions in each network connection mode.

Network function Network connection mode

Access Point Station Off

Monitoring

(page 45)

Remote control of camcorder

(page 50)

1) Functions of device connected with the camcorder via a network

a1)

Using Web Remote Control

You can access the web remote control built into the camcorder from a tablet or computer over a network connection. Using the web remote control allows you to operate the camcorder remotely. You can start/ stop recording and adjust the recording settings with a connected device. This function is useful for setting the camcorder in a remote place, such as the top of a crane, etc.

Camera Control screen

Main screen

Playback screen

• Status display

• Playback operation buttons: F Rev, Play/Pause, F Fwd, Prev, Stop, Next

Cursor screen

• Status display

• Cursor operation buttons: Up, Left, Set, Right, Down, Cancel/Back, Menu, Status, Thumbnail

Assign screen

• Status display

• Record start/stop button

• ND slider

•Iris slider

• Focus slider

• Zoom slider

• Shooting settings S&Q FPS, Shutter, White, Gamma, Auto Iris, Auto Shutter, AGC, Auto ND Filter, ATW, Gain, Color Bars, Auto White

• Status display

• Assignable buttons: Assignable buttons 1 to 8

Displaying the web remote control

1 Connect the camcorder and device via a

network connection (page 45).

2 Launch a browser on the device, then

access “http://IP address of camcorder/ rm.html.”

Example: When the IP address is

192.198.122.1, input http://192.168.1.1/ rm.html in the address bar. You can check the IP address of the camcorder on the Network Status screen (page 15).

3 Input the user name and password

(Network menu t Access Authentication t User Name and Password) in the browser.

When connection is successful, the web remote control screen appears on the device. You can then use the web remote screen to operate the camcorder. Button operation can be disabled by sliding the Lock switch to the right.

Notes

• The web remote control screen may not match the camcorder settings under the following circumstances. If this occurs, reload the browser window.

 If the camcorder is restarted while connected  If the camcorder is operated directly while

connected

 If the device has been reconnected  If the browser forward/back buttons have been used

• The web remote control may not function if the wireless signal strength becomes weak.

Web remote control compatible devices

You can use a tablet or computer to configure and operate the camcorder. The supported devices, OS, and browsers are shown in the following table.

Device OS Browser

Tablet Android 6/7 Chrome

Computer Windows 7/8.1/10Chrome

For details about devices supported using the “Content Browser Mobile” application, contact your Sony sales or service representative.

iOS 11 Safari

macOS 10.12/

10.13

Safari

Thumbnail Screen

Clip number/Total number of clips

Cursor (yellow)

Currently selected memory card indicator (A lock icon is displayed if the card is protected.)

Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen

When you press the THUMBNAIL button (page 10), clips recorded on the memory card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen. You can select a clip on the thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip. The playback picture can be seen on the LCD/viewfinder screen and external monitors. Pressing the THUMBNAIL button again closes the thumbnail screen and returns to the camera image.

Note

• Only the clips recorded in the currently selected recording format are displayed on the thumbnail screen. If an expected recorded clip is not displayed, check the recording format. Take special note of this fact before formatting (initializing) media.

Information for the clip at the cursor position is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

1. Thumbnail (index picture)

Displays the index picture of a clip. When a clip is recorded, its first frame is automatically set as the index picture. Clip/frame information is displayed below the thumbnail. You change the information displayed using Customize View (page 57) >Thumbnail Caption in the Thumbnail menu.

2. Clip name

Displays the name of the selected clip.

3. Recording video format

Displays the file format of the selected clip.

4. Special recording information

Displays the recording mode only if the clip was recorded using a special recording mode.

For Slow & Quick Motion clips, the frame rate is displayed on the right.

5. Clip duration

6. Creation date

Playing Clips

Playing recorded clips

You can play recorded clips when the camcorder is in recording standby (Stby) mode.

1 Insert a memory card for playback.

2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button of the

playback control buttons.

3 Search for the desired clip by pressing

the PREV or NEXT button.

4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

The playback image appears on the viewfinder.

You can control playback by pressing the following buttons. PLAY/PAUSE button: Pauses playback. To

resume playback, press this button again.

F FWD button/F REV button: Plays fast. To

return to normal playback, press the PLAY/ PAUSE button.

STOP/CAM button: Stops playback or

recording.

To select the first thumbnail

Press and hold the F REV button and press the PREV button.

To select the last thumbnail

Press and hold the F FWD button and press the NEXT button.

Notes

• There may be momentary picture breakup or still image display at the boundary between clips. You cannot operate the camcorder during this period.

• When you select a clip in the thumbnail screen and begin playback, there may be momentary picture breakup at the start of the clip. To start playback without distortion, pause playback once after starting it, press the PREV button of the playback control buttons to return to the top of the clip, then restart playback.

Monitoring audio during playback

In normal playback mode, you can monitor the recorded audio signals through the built-in speaker or connected headphones. Connecting a set of headphones to the headphone jack (page 9) cuts off the built-in speaker. Adjust the volume using the VOLUME buttons (page 10). You can select the channel to monitor using Audio Output (page 78) in the Audio menu.

Playing the selected and subsequent clips in sequence

1 Press the V/v/B/b button or turn the

SEL/SET dial to move the cursor to the thumbnail for the clip you want to play.

2 Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial.

Playback begins from the start of the selected clip.

Clip Operations

The Thumbnail menu is used to protect/delete clips, check properties, and other tasks.

Thumbnail menu operations

The Thumbnail menu can be used only when a thumbnail screen is displayed.

1 Press the THUMBNAIL button.

The thumbnail screen appears.

2 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen appears.

3 Select Thumbnail using the V/v/B/b

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

To hide the Thumbnail menu, press the MENU button again.

Select menu items and sub-items using the following method.

Select an item or sub-item using the V/v/B/ b button or SEL/SET dial, and press the

SET button or SEL/SET dial.

Press the CANCEL/BACK button (page 9) to return to the previous screen.

Notes

• When a memory card is write-protected, some operations are unavailable.

• Some items cannot be selected, depending on the state when the menu was displayed.

Displaying clip properties

Select Display Clip Properties in the Thumbnail menu.

1. Image of the current clip

2. Timecode indicator

TC Index: Timecode of the displayed frame Start: Timecode at the recording start point End: Timecode at the recording end point Duration: Duration of the clip

3. Creation date and modified date

4. Currently selected memory card

5. Media protect icon

6. Clip number/Total number of clips

7. Battery icon

8. Clip information

Clip name Recording format Special recording information Recording device name

Protecting clips

You can protect a specified clip or all clips to protect the clips from being deleted.

is added to the thumbnails of protected clips.

Clips can be protected on the thumbnail screen.

Protecting a specific clip

1 Select Lock/Unlock Clip >Select Clip

>Execute in the Thumbnail menu.

The clip selection screen appears.

2 Select the clip to protect.

A check mark is attached to the selected clip.

3 Press the MENU button.

A confirmation screen appears.

4 Select Execute.

The clip is protected, and a completion message appears.

5 Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial

to dismiss the message.

3 Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial

to dismiss the message.

Copying clips

You can copy clips to another memory card. Clips are copied to destination memory cards using the same names as the original clips.

Notes

• If a clip with the same name already exists at the copy destination memory card, a number in parentheses is added to the original name.

• The number in parentheses is the smallest number that does not exist at the copy destination.

Examples: ABCD0002 t ABCD0002(1)

• If the parenthetical numbers (1) to (999) already exist at the copy destination, because a clip has been copied more than 1000 times, it is not possible to copy any more clips under that name.

• A message appears if there is not enough free space on the copy destination memory card. Exchange the card for one with more free space.

• To copy a memory card with multiple recorded clips, it may not be possible to copy all clips even when the memory cards have the same capacity, depending on the memory characteristics and usage of the memory cards.

ABCD0002(1) t ABCD0002(2) ABCD0005(3) t ABCD0005(4)

Protecting all clips

1 Select Lock/Unlock Clip >Lock All

Clips in the Thumbnail menu.

A confirmation screen appears.

2 Select Execute.

All clips are protected, and a completion message appears.

3 Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial

to dismiss the message.

Unlocking all clips

1 Select Lock/Unlock Clip >Unlock All

Clips in the Thumbnail menu.

A confirmation screen appears.

2 Select Execute.

All clips are unlocked, and a completion message appears.

Copying a specific clip

1 Select Copy Clip >Select Clip >Execute

in the Thumbnail menu.

The clip selection screen appears.

2 Select the clip to copy.

A check mark is attached to the selected clip.

3 Press the MENU button.

A confirmation screen appears.

4 Select Execute.

The clip is copied, and a completion messag e appears.

5 Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial

to dismiss the message.

Copying all clips

You can copy all clips stored on the same memory card at the same time to another memory card.

1 Select Copy Clip > All Clips in the

Thumbnail menu.

A confirmation screen appears.

2 Select Execute.

All clips are copied, and a completion message appears.

3 Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial

to dismiss the message.

Deleting clips

You can delete clips from memory cards.

Note

• Protected clips cannot be deleted. To delete, first unlock the clip.

Deleting a specific clip

Filtering clips (frames) using the essence mark thumbnail screen

When a recording start mark has been recorded in a clip, you can display thumbnails for only those frames with an added recording start mark. This screen is referred to as the essence mark thumbnail screen.

Select Thumbnail View >Essence Mark Thumbnail in the Thumbnail menu to select the type of essence mark for filtering.

All: All frames with added essence marks Rec Start: Frames with a recording start mark

and the first frame of clips that do not have a recording start mark

The essence mark thumbnail screen appears, filtered by the selected essence mark.

1 Select Delete Clip >Select Clip >Execute

in the Thumbnail menu.

The clip selection screen appears.

2 Select the clip to delete.

A check mark is attached to the selected clip.

3 Press the MENU button.

A confirmation screen appears.

4 Select Execute.

The clip is deleted, and a completion message appears.

5 Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial

to dismiss the message.

Deleting all clips

1 Select Delete Clip > All Clips in the

Thumbnail menu.

A confirmation screen appears.

2 Select Execute.

All clips are deleted, and a completion message appears.

3 Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial

to dismiss the message.

Changing the information displayed on the thumbnail screen

You can change the clip/frame information displayed below the thumbnail.

Select Customize View >Thumbnail Caption in the Thumbnail menu and select the information to display.

Date Time: Date and time the clip was created

and last modified.

Time Code: Timecode Duration: Duration Sequential Number: Thumbnail number

External Device Connection

Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices

To display recorded/playback pictures on an external monitor, select the camcorder output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected. You can also connect recording devices, such as a VTR, and record the output signal from the camcorder. You can display the same information that is visible in the viewfinder, such as status information and menus, on an external monitor. Set Output Display (page 79) in the Video menu to On for the corresponding type of signal to output to the monitor.

SDI OUT connector (BNC type)

Set the on/off setting of the output, and the output format in the Video menu (page 79). Use a commercially available 75 Ω coaxial cable for connection.

Note

• Check that the connection between the camcorder and the external device is grounded before turning the devices on. (It is recommended that the camcorder and external device be turned on after connecting the 75 Ω coaxial cable.) If the external device must be connected to the camcorder while the camcorder is on, connect the 75 Ω coaxial cable to the external device first and then connect it to the camcorder.

To start recording on the camcorder and external device simultaneously

With SDI signal output enabled, set SDI/HDMI Rec Control (page 79) >Setting in the Video menu to On to enable output of a REC trigger signal to the external device connected to the SDI OUT connector. This will synchronize recording on the external device with the camcorder.

Note

• If a connected external device does not support a REC trigger signal, the device cannot be operated.

HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector)

Set the on/off setting of the output, and the output format in the Video menu (page 79). Use a commercially available high-speed HDMI cable for connection.

Multi/Micro USB connector

2-channel audio signals can be output using the VMC-15MR2 AV cable (sold separately).

Managing/Editing Clips on a Computer

Connecting using a USB cable

Connect the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable, and insert a memory card in the slot. The memory card is recognized as a computer extension drive. When two memory cards are mounted in the camcorder, they are recognized as two independent extended drives by the computer.

Notes

• The camcorder does not work on the bus power from the computer. Prepare a power source separately.

• The camcorder is not recognized as an extension drive in the following cases.  During recording (including special recording

modes)

 During playback (including high-speed playback

and when paused)

 During thumbnail screen display  When formatting (initializing) media  When restoring memory cards or updating

management files (including during confirmation before execution)

1 Connect the Multi/Micro USB

connector of the camcorder to the computer using a USB cable.

2 Set the ON/STANDBY switch to ON.

A message prompting you to confirm that you wish to enable the USB connection is displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen.

Note

• If the confirmation message disappears, disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. The confirmation message is not displayed during recording/playback/thumbnail screen display.

3 Select Execute using the V/v/B/b button

or SEL/SET dial.

4 On Windows, check that the card is

added as a removable disk in the “My Computer” window. On Macintosh, check that a folder called “NO NAME” or “Untitled” (editable) is created on the Desktop.

Notes

• Do not perform the following operations if the access lamp is lit red.  Turning the power off or disconnecting the power

cord

 Removing the memory card  Disconnecting the USB cable

• When removing a memory card from a Macintosh, do not select “Card Power Off” from the memory card icon displayed on the menu bar.

• Operation is not guaranteed with all computers.

Using application software

To copy clips to the local disk of your computer, the dedicated application software must be downloaded and installed on your computer. For details about downloading software, see “Software Downloads” (page 115). Although the data regarding recorded materials are stored over multiple files and folders, you can easily handle the clips without considering its data and directory structure, by using the dedicated application software.

Note

• If you perform operations on clips, such as copying the clips on the memory card using Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Macintosh), the subsidiary data contained by the clips may not be maintained.

Using a nonlinear editing system

In a nonlinear editing system, editing software (option) that supports the formats recorded by the camcorder is required. Use dedicated application software to save the clips you want to edit on the HDD of the computer beforehand.

Connecting an external HDD/USB media

When an external HDD or USB media is connected to the USB 3.0 (HOST) connector of the camcorder, you can copy clips from the recording media inserted in a memory card slot to the external HDD or USB media.

Copying clips to USB media

1 Select USB >Select Folder (page 86) in

the Media menu.

2 Select the copy destination folder from

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

You can also select New on the screen to create a new folder.

Note

• If a folder is not specified, a folder is automatically created with a folder name the same as the creation date of the first clip to be copied, and clips are copied to that folder.

3 Select USB >Copy to USB (page 86) in

the Media menu, insert the target recording media to copy, and select the memory card slot.

Media(A) to USB: Copy all clips from the

recording media inserted in slot A.

Media(B) to USB: Copy all clips from the

recording media inserted in slot B.

Media(A)(B) to USB: Copy all clips from

the recording media inserted in slot A and slot B.

Note

• When a copy destination folder is specified in step 2 and Media(A)(B) to USB is selected, slot A clips are copied to the specified destination folder. Slot B clips are copied to a folder that is automatically created with a folder name the same as the creation date of the first clip.

4 Select Execute using the V/v/B/b button

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

All clips on the target recording media are copied to the USB media.

Note

• If a clip with the same file name as the clip to copy already exists in the destination folder, the clip is not copied.

Displaying a list of clips on an external HDD/USB media

You can display a list of the clips on an external HDD/USB media using USB >View Clip List (page 86) in the Media menu.

Renaming a folder on an external HDD/ USB media

2 Select the folder to rename from the

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

A file name input screen appears.

3 Enter a folder name, and select Done.

The folder is renamed.

Checking for copy read errors

You can check for read errors after writing clips by setting USB >Error Check (page 86) in the Media menu to On.

Formatting (initializing) an external HDD/USB media

1 Select USB >Format USB (page 86) in

the Media menu.

2 Select Execute using the V/v/B/b button

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

Initialization (formatting) begins.

3 When the formatting is completed, a

message appears. Select OK.

Checking the remaining capacity on an external HDD/USB media

The free space on an external HDD/USB media is displayed in the Media Remain row on the screen displayed when USB in the Media menu is selected.

About power supply to an external HDD/ USB media

Power is supplied to an external HDD/USB media from the USB 3.0 (HOST) connector automatically when performing an operation in the USB menu item in the Media menu. However, power supply is not started under the following conditions, even when performing an operation in the USB menu item in the Media menu. To start the supply of power, perform the solution shown in the table.

1 Select USB >Rename Folder (page 86)

in the Media menu.

State Solution

During clip recording, playback, thumbnail display, proxy recording, formatting/ restoring media, management file update, software update, camcorder resetting, network reset, computer connecting, confirmation screen display

Insufficient supply voltage Change the battery or

Terminate the previous operation.

replace the input power supply.

Notes

• Clips on an external HDD/USB media cannot be copied to recording media inserted in a memory card slot.

• Clips cannot be recorded while power is supplied to the USB 3.0 (HOST) connector. To start recording clips, terminate the USB menu item operation in the Media menu.

Menu Display and Settings

Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy

Press the MENU button to display the setup menu on the LCD screen/viewfinder to specify various items for shooting, recording, and playback (menu can also be displayed on an external monitor). The setup menu comprises the following menus. User Menu: Menu with items configured by the

user (edit using Edit User Menu).

Edit User Menu menu: Menu for editing User

menu items.

Camera menu: Contains settings related to

shooting.

Paint menu: Contains settings related to picture

quality.

Audio menu: Contains settings related to audio. Video menu: Contains settings related to video

output.

LCD/VF menu: Contains settings to the LCD

screen and viewfinder display.

TC/UB menu: Contains settings related to

timecode and user bits.

Recording menu: Contains settings related to

recording.

Thumbnail menu: Contains settings related to

thumbnail display.

Media menu: Contains settings related to

media.

File menu: Contains settings related to files. Network menu: Contains settings related to

networks.

System menu: Contains settings related to the

system.

Setup menu hierarchy

User Base Setting

Rec Format S&Q Motion Picture Cache Rec Simul Rec Proxy Rec Output Format Assignable Button Delete Clip Wireless LAN

Format Media Menu Settings Edit User Menu

Edit User Menu Add Item

Customize Reset

Camera Focus

ND Filter Gain Shutter Auto Exposure Color Bars Flicker Reduce Flash Band Reduce SteadyShot Handle Zoom Speed Zoom Auto Black Balance Video Light Set

Paint HDR Paint Setting

White White Setting Offset White Black Gamma Knee White Clip Detail(QFHD) Detail(HD) Detail(SD) Skin Detail Aperture Matrix Maintenance

Audio Audio Input

Audio Output

Video Output On/Off

Output Format Output Display SDI/HDMI Rec Control Down Converter

LCD/VF LCD Setting

VF Setting Peaking Marker Zebra Gamma Display Assist Display On/Off

Menu Settings Fan Control All Reset Version

TC/UB Timecode

Recording S&Q Motion

Thumbnail Display Clip Properties

Media Update Media

File User File

Network Access Authentication

Users Bit HDMI TC Out

Interval Rec Picture Cache Rec Clip Continuous Rec Simul Rec Proxy Rec Rec Review

Lock/Unlock Clip Delete Clip Copy Clip Thumbnail View Customize View

Format Media USB Clip Naming

All File Scene File

Wireless LAN AP Mode Settings ST Mode Settings Network Reset

System Base Setting

Rec Format Assignable Button Tally Language Clock Set Hours Meter GPS Battery Alarm DC Voltage Alarm

Entering a character string

Setup Menu Operations

Press the MENU button to display the setup menu on the LCD screen/viewfinder to specify various items for shooting, recording, and playback (menu can also be displayed on an external monitor).

When you select an item, such as a file name, which requires character entry, the character entry screen appears.

Menu controls

MENU button (page 9)

Turn menu mode on/off for setup menu operation.

SEL/SET dial (page 9)

Turn the dial to move the cursor up/down to select menu items or settings. Press the SEL/SET dial to apply the selected item.

CANCEL/BACK button (page 9)

Press to return to the previous menu. An uncompleted change is canceled.

V/v/B/b/SET button

Press the V/v/B/b buttons to move the cursor up/ down/left/right to select menu items or settings. Press the SET button to apply the selected item.

Note

• The setup menu cannot be operated when in focus magnifier screen mode (page 24).

Setting menu items

Move the cursor to the desired item by pressing the V/v/B/b button or turning the SEL/SET dial, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial to apply the setting.

• The menu item selection area can show up to 9 lines. If the available options for an item cannot be displayed at the same time, scroll the display by moving the cursor up/down.

• For sub-items with a large settings range (for example, –99 to +99), the settings area is not displayed. The current setting is highlighted to indicate that the value can be changed.

• Selecting Execute for a function will execute the corresponding function.

• Selecting an item that requires confirmation before execution will temporarily hide the menu and display a confirmation message. Check the message, and then select whether to execute or cancel the function.

1 Turn the SEL/SET dial to select a

character type, then press the dial.

ABC: Uppercase alphabetic characters abc: Lowercase alphabetic characters 123: Numeric characters !#$: Special characters

2 Select a character from the selected

character type, then press the dial.

The cursor moves to the next field. Space: Enters a space character at the cursor position. B/b: Moves the position of the cursor. BS: Deletes the character on the left of the cursor (backspace).

3 When finished, select Done and press

the dial.

The character string is confirmed and the character entry screen disappears.

Locking and unlocking the menu

You can lock the setup menu so that only the User menu is displayed.

Locking the menu

1 Press and hold the SEL/SET dial and

press the MENU button.

2 Select Menu Settings >User Menu with

Lock in the System menu.

Note

• When only the MENU button is pressed to display the normal setup menu, User Menu Only is displayed under Menu Settings in the System menu. Press and hold the SEL/SET dial and press the MENU button to display User Menu with Lock.

3 Set to On, and press the SET button or

SEL/SET dial.

The LCD/viewfinder screen display switches to the passcode number input screen.

4 Enter an arbitrary number.

Enter a 4-digit number in the range 0000 to

9999. The default value is 0000.

Enter a number and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial to move the cursor to the next digit. When all digits have been entered, move the cursor to SET.

5 Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial.

The entry is applied. A confirmation message appears, and the screen switches to the User menu display.

Notes

• If the menu is locked without registering setup menu items from the following tables in the User menu, those functions cannot be assigned to assignable buttons.

• If those functions were already assigned to assignable buttons, the assignable setting is forcibly disabled at the point when the menu is locked.

Setup menu item Assignable button

selection options

Camera >Focus >Face Detection AF Camera >Focus >Focus Macro

Camera >Gain >Gain <Turbo> Camera >Auto Exposure >Level Camera >Auto Exposure >Mode

Camera >Auto Exposure >Mode Camera >Auto Exposure >Auto ND Filter Camera >Auto Exposure >AGC

Camera >Auto Exposure >Auto Shutter

Face Detection AF

Focus Macro

Turbo Gain

Auto Exposure Level

Spotlight

Backlight

Auto ND Filter

AGC

Shutter

Setup menu item Assignable button

selection options

Camera >Color Bars >Setting Camera >Flash Band Reduce >Setting

Camera >SteadyShot >Setting Camera >Handle Zoom >Setting Paint >White >Preset White Preset White Select

LCD/VF >VF Setting >Color Mode LCD/VF >Peaking >Setting Peaking LCD/VF >Marker >Setting Marker

LCD/VF >Zebra >Setting Zebra LCD/VF >Gamma Display Assist >Setting LCD/VF >Display On/Off >Lens Info LCD/VF >Display On/Off >Video Signal Monitor Recording >S&Q Motion >Setting Recording >Picture Cache Rec >Setting Recording >Clip Continuous Rec >Setting Recording >Rec Review >Setting Network >Wireless LAN >NFC User User Menu

Color Bars

Flash Band Reduce

SteadyShot

Handle Zoom

VF Mode

Gamma Display Assist

Lens Info

Video Signal Monitor

S&Q Motion

Picture Cache Rec

Clip Continuous Rec

Rec Review

NFC

Unlocking the menu

1 Press and hold the SEL/SET dial and

press the MENU button.

2 Select Menu Settings >User Menu with

Lock in the System menu.

Note

• When only the MENU button is pressed to display the normal setup menu, User Menu Only is displayed under Menu Settings in the System menu. Press and hold the SEL/SE T dial and press the MENU button to display User Menu with Lock.

3 Set to Off, and press the SET button or

SEL/SET dial.

The LCD/view finder screen display switch es to the passcode number input screen.

4 Enter the passcode number used to lock

the menu.

Enter a number and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial to move the cursor to the next digit. When all digits have been entered, move the cursor to Set.

5 Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial.

The entry is applied. If the entered passcode number matches the passcode number used to lock the menu, the menu is unlocked and the menu is displayed.

Notes

• If the entered passcode number does not match the passcode number used to lock the menu, the menu is not unlocked.

• It is recommended that you leave a record of the passcode nearby, just in case it is forgotten. If you do forget the passcode number, contact your Sony service representative.

Editing the User menu

Note

• The same item or sub-item cannot be registered twice. Also, the name of the item or sub-item cannot be changed.

Editing sub-items

You can specify the sub-items to display.

1 Select Edit User Menu in the User

menu, and select the item to edit.

The edit function list appears.

2 Select Edit Sub Item.

The Edit Sub Item screen appears. All sub-items are checked when the screen is first opened (function to display all subitems). Remove the check marks for the sub-items you do not want to display in the User menu.

3 Select OK, and press the SET button or

SEL/SET dial.

Editing is completed.

You can edit the User menu, such as adding items, deleting items, and rearranging items, to make the User menu more useful using Edit User Menu.

Adding items and sub-items

1 Selec t Ed it User Menu >Ad d Item i n the

User menu.

The items that can be added are displayed.

2 Select an item to add.

A screen for selecting sub-items to add appears.

3 Select a sub-item to add.

Place a check mark in the All checkbox to add all sub-items. Place a check mark in the individual checkboxes to specify which sub-items to add.

4 Select OK, and press the SET button or

SEL/SET dial.

The item/sub-item(s) are added.

Deleting an item

1 Select Edit User Menu in the User

menu, and select the item to delete.

The edit function list appears.

2 Select Delete.

The item is deleted.

Moving an item

1 Select Edit User Menu in the User

menu, and select the item to move.

The edit function list appears.

2 Select Move.

The item to move is highlighted, and a triangle mark and line indicate the destination position.

3 Move the triangle mark and line to the

destination of the item, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial.

The item is moved.

Restoring the User menu to factory default state

1 Select Edit User Menu >Customize

Reset in the User menu.

The Customize Reset screen appears.

2 Select Reset, and press the SET button

or SEL/SET dial.

A confirmation screen appears.

3 Select Execute, and press the SET

button or SEL/SET dial.

The User menu is restored to the factory default state.

Setup Menu List

This section describes the function and settings of the items in each menu. Factory default settings are shown in bold (for example,

18dB).

User menu

User

Factory registered items Description

Base Setting

Rec Format

S&Q Motion

Picture Cache Rec

Simul Rec

Proxy Rec

Output Format

Assignable Button

Delete Clip

Wireless LAN

Format Media

Menu Settings

Edit User Menu

System >Base Setting item

System >Rec Format item

Recording >S&Q Motion item

Recording >Picture Cache Rec item

Recording >Simul Rec item

Recording >Proxy Rec item

Video >Output Format item

System >Assignable Button item

Thumbnail >Delete Clip item

Network >Wireless LAN item

Media >Format Media item

System >Menu Settings item

Displays the Edit User Menu screen.

Edit User Menu menu

Edit User Menu

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Add Item

Customize Reset

Items displayed when registered item is selected

– Adds items and sub-items.

Reset Restores the User menu to factory default state.

Delete Deletes an item.

Move Moves an item.

Edit Sub Item Edits a sub-item.

Camera menu

Camera

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Focus

Face detection AF settings

ND Filter

ND filter settings

Gain

Gain settings

Face Detection AF

Face Only AF / Face Priority AF / Off

Focus Macro

On / Off

Preset1

1/128 / 1/64 / 1/32 / 1/16 / 1/8 / 1/4

Preset2

1/128 / 1/64 / 1/32 / 1/16 / 1/8 / 1/4

Preset3

1/128 / 1/64 / 1/32 / 1/16 / 1/8 / 1/4

Gain<L>

18dB / 15dB / 12dB / 9dB / 6dB / 3dB / 0dB / –3dB

Gain<M>

18dB / 15dB / 12dB / 9dB / 6dB / 3dB / 0dB / –3dB

Gain<H>

18dB / 15dB / 12dB / 9dB / 6dB / 3dB / 0dB / –3dB

Gain <Turbo>

30dB / 18dB / 15dB / 12dB / 9dB / 6dB / 3dB / 0dB / –3dB

High Sensitivity Mode

On / Off

Shockless Gain

On / Off

Enables/disables face detection AF.

Turns macro mode on/off.

Sets the preset 1 value of the ND filter.

Sets the preset 2 value of the ND filter.

Sets the preset 3 value of the ND filter.

Sets the gain when the GAIN switch is set to the L position.

Sets the gain when the GAIN switch is set to the M position.

Sets the gain when the GAIN switch is set to the H position.

Sets the gain value when an assignable button assigned with the Turbo Gain function is pressed.

Turns high sensitivity mode on/off.

Turns the shockless gain function on/off.

Camera

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Shutter

Electronic shutter operating condition settings

Auto Exposure

Brightness automatic exposure settings

Mode

Speed / Angle

Shutter Speed

64F, 32F, 16F, 8F, 7F, 6F, 5F, 4F, 3F, 2F, 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/32, 1/33, 1/40, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000

Shutter Angle

64F / 32F / 16F / 8F / 7F / 6F / 5F / 4F / 3F / 2F /

360.0° / 300.0° / 270.0° /

240.0° / 216.0° / 210.0° /

180.0° / 172.8° / 150.0° /

144.0° / 120.0° / 90.0° / 86.4° /

72.0° / 45.0° / 30.0° / 22.5° /

11.25° / 5.6°

ECS

On / Off

ECS Frequency

8000 to 23.99 (NTSC area: 60.00, PAL area:

50.00)

Level

+3.0 / +2.75 / +2.5 / +2.25 / +2.0 / +1.75 / +1.5 / +1.25 / +1.0 / +0.75 / +0.5 / +0.25 / ±0 / –0.25 / –0.5 / –0.75 / –1.0 / –1.25 / –1.5 / –1.75 / –2.0 / –2.25 / –2.5 / –2.75 / –3.0

Mode

Backlight / Standard / Spotlight

Speed

–99 to +99 (±0)

Auto ND Filter

On / Off

AGC

On / Off

AGC Limit

0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 12dB / 15dB / 18dB

AGC Point

F2.8 / F4 / F5.6

Selects the operating mode of the electronic shutter. Used for shooting fast-moving subjects clearly. Selects the mode for setting the shutter speed in seconds (Speed) or as a shutter angle (Angle).

Sets the shutter speed when Speed mode is selected. The available settings vary depending on the frame frequency of the selected video format.

Sets the shutter angle when Angle mode is selected.

Turns ECS mode on/off. Used for shooting without scrolling horizontal bars appearing on the LCD/viewfinder screen.

Sets the ECS frequency when ECS mode is selected. The available settings vary depending on the frame frequency of the selected video format.

Sets the compensation level.

Sets the control mode. Backlight: Backlight mode (mode for reduced darkening of a

subject when the subject is backlit) Standard: Standard mode Spotlight: Spotlight mode (mode for reduced blown out

highlights when subject is lit by spotlighting)

Sets the control speed.

Turns the ND filter density auto adjustment function on/off.

Turns the AGC (auto gain control) function on/off.

Sets the maximum gain of the AGC function.

Sets the F-stop value of the iris where AGC operation starts when the AGC function is On.

Camera

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Auto Exposure

Brightness automatic exposure settings

Color Bars

Color bar settings

Flicker Reduce

Flicker correction settings

Flash Band Reduce

Flashband correction settings

SteadyShot

Image stabilization settings

Handle Zoom

Handle zoom speed settings

Speed Zoom

Speed zoom function settings

Auto Black Balance

Auto black balance settings

Auto Shutter

On / Off

A.SHT Limit

1/100 / 1/150 / 1/200 / 1/250 / 1/2000

A.SHT Point

F5.6 / F8 / F11

Clip High light

On / Off

Detect Window

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6

Detect Window Indication

On / Off

Setting

On / Off

Type

ARIB / 100% / 75% / SMPTE

Mode

Auto / On / Off

Frequency

50Hz / 60Hz (NTSC area: 60.00, PAL area:

50.00)

Setting

On / Off

Setting

Active / Standard / Off

Setting

Off / Low / High / Variable

High

1 to 8 (8)

Low

1 to 8 (3)

Setting

On / Off

Auto Black Balance

Execute / Cancel

Turns the auto shutter control function on/off.

Sets the fastest shutter speed of the auto shutter function.

Sets the F-stop value of the iris where auto shutter operation starts.

Turns the function that ignores brightest areas to provide a flatter response at high luminance on/off.

Sets the light meter range for automatically adjusting the exposure according to the brightness of the subject. (Not available when adjusting exposure manually)

Turns the function to display the Detect Window using a marker on/off.

Turns the color bars on/off.

Selects the type of color bars.

Sets the flicker correction mode.

Sets the frequency of the power source supplying the lighting that is causing the flicker.

Turns the flashband reduction function on/off. It reduces blown out highlights at either the top or the bottom of the image when shooting with a flash for a still camera.

Sets the image stabilization function.

Note

• The Active setting is not available in the following cases.

 When Video Format is 3840×2160  During Slow & Quick Motion recording

Sets the speed of the handle zoom.

Sets the zoom speed of the handle zoom lever when High handle zoom speed is selected.

Sets the zoom speed of the handle zoom lever when Low handle zoom speed is selected.

Turns the speed zoom function on/off.

Executes the auto black balance function.

Notes

• Cannot be set during recording or color bar display.

• Cannot be set when in Interval Rec mode, frame recording

mode, or slow shutter mode.

Camera

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Video Light Set

Video light settings

Video Light Set

Power Link / Rec Link / Rec Link + Stby

Sets the lighting control method for the video light attached to the Multi Interface Shoe. Power Link: Video light turns on/off when the camcorder

power is turned on/off. Rec Link: Video light turns on/off when the camcorder starts/

stops recording. Rec Link + Stby: Video light turns on or switches to standby

when the camcorder starts/stops recording.

Paint menu

Paint

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

HDR Paint Setting

Dynamic range mode settings

HLG Type

HLG / HLG1 / HLG2 / HLG3

HDR Black Offset

–95 to +103 (±0)

HDR Knee

On / Off

HDR Knee Point

–99 to +99 (±0)

HDR Knee Slope

–99 to +99 (±0)

Sets the type of HLG when Shooting Mode is set to HDR. HLG: Setting equivalent to ITU-R BT.2100. HLG1: Setting that provides greater noise suppression than

HLG2. However, the dynamic range that can be shot is

narrower. HLG2: Setting with balance between dynamic range and noise

suppression. HLG3: Setting that provides wider dynamic range than HLG2.

However, the noise level rises. HLG1, HLG2, and HLG3 use the same gamma curve

characteristic, but with different dynamic range and noise

balance.

Sets the HDR black offset relative to the SDR setting (Master Black) when Shooting Mode is set to HDR.

Turns the HDR signal knee correction function on/off when Shooting Mode is set to HDR.

Sets the knee point for HDR signals when HDR Knee is set to On.

Sets the knee slope for HDR signals when HDR Knee is set to On.

Paint

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

White

White balance settings

White Setting

White balance adjustment settings

Preset White

10000K to 2100K (3200K)

Color Temp <A>

50000K to 1500K (3200K)

Color Temp Balance <A>

–99 to +99 (±0)

R Gain <A>

–99 to +99 (±0)

B Gain <A>

–99 to +99 (±0)

Color Temp

50000K to 1500K (3200K)

Color Temp Balance

–99 to +99 (±0)

R Gain

–99 to +99 (±0)

B Gain

–99 to +99 (±0)

Shockless White

Off / 1 / 2 / 3

ATW Speed

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

White Switch

Memory / ATW

Filter White Memory

On / Off

Adjusts the preset color temperature when a preset is selected in white balance mode.

Note

• You cannot check the change on the screen even if the Preset

White setting is changed when a preset is not selected in white balance mode.

Displays the white balance color temperature saved in memory A.

Sets the white balance gain value saved in memory A (linked to R gain and B gain).

Sets the white balance R gain value saved in memory A.

Sets the white balance B gain value saved in memory A.

Displays the white balance color temperature saved in memory B.

Sets the white balance gain values saved in memory B (linked R gain and B gain).

Sets the white balance R gain value saved in memory B.

Sets the white balance B gain value saved in memory B.

Sets the white balance response speed when switching white balance mode. Off: Switches instantaneously. 1 to 3: Switches more slowly the higher the number.

Sets the response speed in ATW mode. 1: Fastest response speed

Selects the white balance adjustment mode that is selected when the WHT BAL switch is set to B.

Turns the function that sets the white balance memory area for each ND filter on/off.

Paint

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Offset White

White balance offset settings

Black

Black settings

Gamma

Gamma correction settings

Offset White <A>

On / Off

Warm Cool <A>

–99 to +99 (±0)

Warm Cool Balance <A>

–99 to +99 (±0)

Offset White

On / Off

Warm Cool

–99 to +99 (±0)

Warm Cool Balance

–99 to +99 (±0)

Offset White<ATW>

On / Off

Warm Cool<ATW>

–99 to +99 (±0)

Warm Cool Balance<ATW>

–99 to +99 (±0)

Setting

On / Off

Master Black

–99 to +99 (±0)

Setting

On / Off

Master Gamma

–99 to +99 (±0)

Gamma Category

STD / HG

Gamma Select

When Gamma Category is set to STD:

STD1 DVW / STD2 ×4.5 / STD3 ×3.5 / STD4 240M / STD5 R709 / STD6 ×5.0

When Gamma Category is set to HG:

HG1 3250G36 / HG2 4600G30 / HG3 3259G40 /

HG4 4609G33

Selects whether to add (On) or not to add (Off) an offset value to the white balance in memory A.

When Offset White <A> is set to On, this specifies the offset (as a color temperature) to add to the white balance in memory A. (Note that the error increases for higher offset color temperatures. Adjust while viewing the actual image.)

Sets a more precise color temperature, for use when a satisfactory image cannot be obtained using Warm Cool <A>.

Selects whether to add (On) or not to add (Off) an offset value to the white balance in memory B.

When Offset White is set to On, this specifies the offset (as a color temperature) to add to the white balance in memory B. (Note that the error increases for higher offset color temperatures. Adjust while viewing the actual image.)

Sets a more precise color temperature, for use when a satisfactory image cannot be obtained using Warm Cool .

Selects whether to add (On) or not to add (Off) an offset value to the ATW white balance.

Sets the offset added to the ATW white balance as a color temperature when Offset White<ATW> is set to On.

Sets a more precise color temperature, for use when a satisfactory image cannot be obtained using Warm Cool<ATW>.

Turns black correction on/off.

Sets the master black level.

Turns the gamma correction function on/off.

Sets the master gamma level.

Selects standard gamma (STD) or HG.

Selects the gamma table used for gamma correction.

Paint

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Knee

Knee correction settings

White Clip

White clip adjustment settings

Detail(QFHD)

Detail adjustment settings (QFHD)

Setting

On / Off

Auto Knee

On / Off

Point

75% to 109% (90%)

Slope

–99 to +99 (±0)

Knee Saturation

On / Off

Knee Saturation Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Setting

On / Off

Level

90.0% to 109.0%

Manual Setting

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Frequency

–99 to +99 (±0)

Knee Aperture

On / Off

Knee Aperture Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

White Limit

–99 to +99 (±0)

Black Limit

–99 to +99 (±0)

V Detail Creation

NAM / Y / G / G+R

Turns the knee correction function on/off. (Enabled when Gamma >Gamma Category is set to STD)

Turns the auto knee function on/off.

Sets the knee point.

Sets the knee slope.

Enables/disables knee saturation adjustment (adjusts coloring above the knee point).

Sets the level for adjusting the coloring above the knee point (knee saturation).

Turns white clipping adjustment function on/off.

Sets the white clip level.

Turns the detail adjustment function on/off.

Sets the detail level.

Sets the center frequency of the detail (detail thickness). The detail is thinner the higher the center frequency, and thicker the lower the center frequency.

Turns the knee aperture correction function on/off.

Sets the knee aperture level.

Sets the white-side detail limiter.

Sets the black-side detail limiter.

Sets the signal source for creating the V detail to NAM (G or R, whichever is higher), Y, G, or G+R.

Paint

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Detail(HD)

Detail adjustment settings (HD)

Detail(SD)

Detail adjustment settings (SD)

Skin Detail

Skin detail correction settings

Manual Setting

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Frequency

–99 to +99 (±0)

Knee Aperture

On / Off

Knee Aperture Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

White Limit

–99 to +99 (±0)

Black Limit

–99 to +99 (±0)

V Detail Creation

NAM / Y / G / G+R

Manual Setting

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Frequency

–99 to +99 (±0)

Knee Aperture

On / Off

Knee Aperture Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

White Limit

–99 to +99 (±0)

Black Limit

–99 to +99 (±0)

V Detail Creation

NAM / Y / G / G+R

Setting

On / Off

Area Detection

Execute / Cancel

Area Indication

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Saturation

–99 to +99 (±0)

Hue

0 to 356

Width

0 to 90 (40)

Turns the detail adjustment function on/off.

Sets the detail level.

Sets the center frequency of the detail (detail thickness). The detail is thinner the higher the center frequency, and thicker the lower the center frequency.

Turns the knee aperture correction function on/off.

Sets the knee aperture level.

Sets the white-side detail limiter.

Sets the black-side detail limiter.

Sets the signal source for creating the V detail to NAM (G or R, whichever is higher), Y, G, or G+R.

Turns the detail adjustment function on/off.

Sets the detail level.

Sets the center frequency of the detail (detail thickness). The detail is thinner the higher the center frequency, and thicker the lower the center frequency.

Turns the knee aperture correction function on/off.

Sets the knee aperture level.

Sets the white-side detail limiter.

Sets the black-side detail limiter.

Sets the signal source for creating the V detail to NAM (G or R, whichever is higher), Y, G, or G+R.

Turns the skin detail correction function on/off.

Detects the color used for skin detail correction. Execute: Execute function.

Turns the function that displays the zebra pattern in the target color area for the skin detail correction on/off.

Sets the skin detail level.

Sets the saturation of the color targeted for skin detail correction.

Sets the hue of the color targeted for skin detail correction.

Sets the range for the hue of the color targeted for skin detail correction.

Paint

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Aperture

Aperture correction settings

Matrix

Matrix correction settings

Maintenance

Maintenance settings

Setting

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Setting

On / Off

Adaptive Matrix

On / Off

Preset Matrix

On / Off

Preset Select

1:SMPTE 240M / 2:ITU-709 / 3:SMPTE Wide / 4:NTSC / 5:EBU / 6:PAL

Test Saw

On / Off

Enables/disables aperture correction (processing that improves resolution by adding a high-frequency aperture signal to the video signal to correct deterioration due to highfrequency characteristics).

Sets the aperture correction level.

Turns the matrix correction function on/off.

Turns the adaptive matrix function on/off.

Turns the preset matrix function on/off.

Selects a preset matrix.

Turns the test signal on/off.

Audio menu

Audio

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Audio Input

Audio input settings

CH2 EXT Input Select

INPUT1 / INPUT2

CH3 Input Select

Off / INPUT1 / Internal MIC / Shoe CH1

CH4 Input Select

Off / INPUT1 / INPUT2 / Internal MIC / Shoe CH2

INPUT1 MIC Reference

–80dB / –70dB / –60dB / –50dB / –40dB / –30dB

INPUT2 MIC Reference

–80dB / –70dB / –60dB / –50dB / –40dB / –30dB

Internal MIC Level

–12dB / –6dB / 0dB / +6dB / +12dB

Line Input Reference

+4dB / 0dB / –3dB / EBUL

Reference Level

–20dB / –18dB / –16dB / –12dB / EBUL

CH1 Wind Filter

On / Off

Selects the input for recording on channel 2. Enabled only when the EXT audio source is selected.

Selects the input for recording on channel 3.

Selects the input for recording on channel 4.

Selects the reference input level when the INPUT1 switch is set to MIC.

Selects the reference input level when the INPUT2 switch is set to MIC.

Selects the level of the internal microphone. You can select the level regardless of the AUDIO LEVEL dial setting.

Selects the reference input level when the INPUT1/INPUT2 switch is set to LINE.

Selects the recording level of the 1 kHz reference tone signal.

Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel 1 on/off.

Audio

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Audio Input

Audio input settings

Audio Output

Audio output settings

CH2 Wind Filter

On / Off

CH3 Wind Filter

On / Off

CH4 Wind Filter

On / Off

CH3 Level Control

Auto / Manual

CH4 Level Control

Auto / Manual

CH3 Input Level

0 to 99 (49)

CH4 Input Level

0 to 99 (49)

Limiter Mode

Off / –6dB / –9dB / –12dB / –15dB / –17dB

CH1&2 AGC Mode

Mono / Stereo

CH3&4 AGC Mode

Mono / Stereo

AGC Spec

–6dB / –9dB / –12dB / –15dB / –17dB

1kHz Tone on Color Bars

On / Off

Monitor CH

CH1/CH2 / CH3/CH4 / MIX ALL / CH1/ CH2 / CH3 / CH4

Headphone Out

Mono / Stereo

Alarm Level

0 to 7 (4)

HDMI Output CH

CH1/CH2 / CH3/CH4

Analog Output CH

CH1/CH2 / CH3/CH4

Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel 2 on/off.

Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel 3 on/off.

Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel 4 on/off.

Selects auto/manual adjustment of the input level for recording on channel 3.

Selects auto/manual adjustment of the input level for recording on channel 4.

Sets the input level for recording on channel 3 when manual adjustment is selected.

Sets the input level for recording on channel 4 when manual adjustment is selected.

Selects the limiter characteristic (saturation level) for large signals when adjusting the audio input level manually.

Selects the auto level adjustment mode for recording on channel 1 and channel 2. When Stereo is selected, AGC is linked between channels.

Selects the auto level adjustment mode for recording on channel 3 and channel 4. When Stereo is selected, AGC is linked between channels.

Selects the AGC characteristic (saturation level) for large signals when adjusting the audio input level automatically.

Turns the 1 kHz reference tone signal on/off when displaying color bars.

Selects the audio channel output to the headphone jack and built-in speaker.

Sets the headphones output to monaural (Mono) or stereo (Stereo).

Sets the alarm volume.

Selects the combination of audio channels on the HDMI output.

Selects the combination of audio channels on the analog audio output.

Video menu

Video

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Output On/Off

Video output settings

Output Format

Output format settings

• For details about settings, see

“Video formats and output signals” (page 102).

Output Display

Output signal settings

SDI/HDMI Rec Control

External connected device control settings

Down Converter

Down converter operation mode

SDI

On / Off

HDMI

On / Off

SDI Sets the resolution of the SDI output.

HDMI Sets the resolution of the HDMI output.

SDI / HDMI

On / Off

Setting

On / Off

Down Converter

Edge Crop / Letter Box / Squeeze

Turns the SDI output on/off.

Turns the HDMI output on/off.

SET: Set function.

SET: Set function

Selects whether to add the menu or status on the SDI/HDMI output signal.

Turns recording start/stop control of an external device via the SDI/HDMI output signal on/off.

Sets the output mode (aspect) for SD signals. Edge Crop: Crops the edges of the 16:9 picture for output as a

4:3 picture.

Letter Box: Masks the top and bottom of the 4:3 picture and

displays a 16:9 picture in the center of the screen.

Squeeze: Squeezes the 16:9 picture horizontally for output as

a 4:3 picture.

LCD/VF menu

LCD/VF

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

LCD Setting

LCD screen settings

VF Setting

Viewfinder settings

Brightness

–99 to +99 (±0)

Brightness

–99 to +99 (±0)

Color Mode

Color / B&W

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.

Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image.

Selects the display mode of the viewfinder in E-E/recording mode.

LCD/VF

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Peaking

Peaking settings

Marker

Marker display settings

Setting

On / Off

Type

Normal / Color

Normal Peaking Frequency

Normal / High

Normal Peaking Level

0 to 99 (50)

Color

B&W / Red / Yellow / Blue

Color Peaking Level

0 to 99 (50)

Setting

On / Off

Color

White / Yellow / Cyan / Green / Magenta / Red / Blue

Center Marker

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / Off

Safety Zone

On / Off

Safety Area

80% / 90% / 92.5% / 95%

Aspect Marker

Line / Mask / Off

Aspect Mask

0 to 15 (12)

Aspect Safety Zone

On / Off

Aspect Safety Area

80% / 90% / 92.5% / 95%

Aspect Select

4:3 / 13:9 / 14:9 / 15:9 / 16:9 / 17:9 / 1.66:1 / 1.85:1 /

2.35:1 / 2.4:1

Guide Frame

On / Off

100% Marker

On / Off

User Box

On / Off

User Box Width

40 to 999 (500)

User Box Height

70 to 999 (500)

Turns the peaking function on/off.

Selects the peaking type. Normal: Normal peaking Color: Color peaking

Selects standard peaking frequency (Normal) or high peaking frequency (High).

Sets the normal peaking level.

Selects the color of the color peaking signal.

Sets the color peaking level.

Turns the display of all markers on/off.

Selects the marker display color.

Turns the center marker on/off.

Turns the safety zone marker on/off.

Selects the size of the safety zone marker (as a percentage of total screen size).

Selects the aspect marker. Line: Show as white lines. Mask: Displays a lower video signal level for areas outside the marker area. Off: Not displayed.

Selects the brightness of the image outside the aspect marker when Aspect Marker is set to Mask.

Turns the aspect safety zone marker on/off.

Selects the size of the aspect safety zone marker (as a percentage of total screen size).

Selects the aspect marker ratio.

Turns the guide frame display on/off.

Turns the 100% safety zone marker on/off.

Turns the box cursor display on/off.

Sets the box cursor width (distance from the center to the left and right edges).

Sets the box cursor height (distance from the center to the top and bottom edges).

LCD/VF

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Zebra

Zebra pattern settings

Gamma Display Assist

Gamma display assist settings

Display On/Off

Display item settings

User Box H Position

–479 to +479 (±0)

User Box V Position

–464 to +464 (±0)

Setting

On / Off

Zebra Select

1 / 2 / Both

Zebra1 Level

0% to 107% (70%)

Zebra1 Aperture Level

1% to 20% (10%)

Zebra2 Level

0% to 109% (100%)

Setting

HLGt709 (800%) / Off

Network Status

On / Off

Rec/Play Status

On / Off

Tally

On / Off

Battery Remain

On / Off

Focus Mode

On / Off

Focus Position

Meter / Feet / Off

Focus Macro

On / Off

Face Detection Frame

On / Off

Lens Info

Meter / Feet / Off

Rec Format

On / Off

Frame Rate

On / Off

Zoom Position

Number / Bar / Off

Digital Extender

On / Off

GPS

On / Off

SteadyShot

On / Off

Sets the horizontal position of the box cursor center.

Sets the vertical position of the box cursor center.

Turns the zebra function on/off.

Selects the zebra pattern type (Zebra1, Zebra2, Both).

Sets the Zebra1 display level.

Sets the Zebra1 aperture level.

Sets the Zebra2 display level.

Selects the gamma display assist function settings.

Selects the items to be displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen.

LCD/VF

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Gamma

On / Off

SDI/HDMI Rec Control

On / Off

Gamma Display Assist

On / Off

Proxy Status

On / Off

Focus Assist Indicator

On / Off

Focus Assist Area

On / Off

Media Status

On / Off

Video Signal Monitor

Off / Waveform / Vector / Histogram

Clip Name

On / Off

White Balance

On / Off

Scene File

On / Off

Auto Exposure Mode

On / Off

Auto Exposure Level

On / Off

Timecode

On / Off

ND Filter

On / Off

Iris

On / Off

Gain

On / Off

Shutter

On / Off

Audio Level Meter

On / Off

Video Level Warning

On / Off

Clip Number

On / Off

Notice Message

On / Off

TC/UB menu

TC/UB

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Timecode

Timecode settings

Users Bit

User bits settings

HDMI TC Out

Timecode output settings

Mode

Preset / Regen / Clock

Run

Rec Run / Free Run

Setting Sets the timecode to an arbitrary value.

Reset

Execute / Cancel

TC Format

DF / NDF

Mode

Fix / Time

Setting Sets the user bits to an arbitrary value.

Setting

On / Off

Sets the timecode running mode. Preset: Starts the timecode from the specified value. Regen (regeneration): Starts the timecode by continuing the

timecode of the previous clip.

Clock: Uses the internal clock as the timecode.

Rec Run: Runs only when recording. Free Run: Always running, regardless of camcorder

operation.

SET: Sets the value.

Resets the timecode to 00:00:00:00. Execute: Execute function.

Sets the timecode format. DF: Drop Frame NDF: Non-Drop Frame

Sets the user bit mode. Fix: Uses an arbitrary fixed value in user bits. Time: Uses the current date and time in user bits.

Sets whether to output the timecode to devices for other purposes, using HDMI.

Recording menu

Recording

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

S&Q Motion

Slow & Quick Motion mode settings

Setting

On / Off

Frame Rate

1fps to 60fps

Turns the Slow & Quick motion mode on/off.

Sets the frame rate during shooting with the Slow & Quick motion function when S&Q is set to On. The available settings vary depending on the selected system frequency, codec, and video format.

Recording

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Interval Rec

Interval recording mode settings

Picture Cache Rec

Picture cache recording mode settings

Clip Continuous Rec

Clip continuous recording mode settings

Simul Rec

Simultaneous recording mode settings

Setting

On / Off

Interval Time

1sec / 2sec / 3sec / 4sec / 5sec / 6sec / 7sec / 8sec / 9sec / 10sec / 15sec / 20sec / 30sec / 40sec / 50sec / 1min / 2min / 3min / 4min / 5min / 6min / 7min / 8min / 9min / 10min / 15min / 20min / 30min / 40min / 50min / 1hour / 2hour / 3hour / 4hour / 6hour / 12hour / 24hour

Number of Frames

Settings vary according to the system frequency setting.

2frames / 6frames / 12frames When the recording format frame rate is 50P or 59.94P.

1frame / 3frames / 6frames /

9frames

Pre-Lighting

Off / 2sec / 5sec / 10sec

Setting

On / Off

Cache Rec Time

Settings vary according to the recording format setting.

Setting

On / Off

Find Mode

Clip / Rec Start

Setting

On / Off

Rec Button Set

Rec Button:

Handle Rec Button:

/ Rec Button:

Handle Rec Button: /

Rec Button: Handle Rec

Button:

Turns interval recording mode on/off.

Selects the interval between recordings in Interval Rec mode (when Interval Rec is set to On).

Sets the number of frames to record per take in Interval Rec mode (when Interval Rec is set to On).

When the recording format frame rate is not 50P or 59.94P.

Sets the number of seconds that the video light is turned on prior to the start of Interval Rec shooting. To not turn the video light on, select Off.

Turns picture cache recording mode on/off.

Sets the time for accumulation of images in picture cache memory (picture cache recording time).

Turns clip continuous recording mode on/off.

Selects the operation when the NEXT button/PREV button is pressed.

Turns simultaneous recording mode on/off, and sets the destination media.

Assigns the record buttons used to control each recording media.

Recording

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Proxy Rec

Proxy recording mode settings

Rec Review

Recording review settings

Setting

On / Off

Proxy Format

1920×1080(9Mbps) / 1280×720(9Mbps) / 1280×720(6Mbps) / 640×360(3Mbps) / 480×270(1Mbps) / 480×270(0.5Mbps)

Audio Channel

CH1/CH2 / CH3/CH4

Setting

3sec / 10sec / Clip

Turns proxy recording mode on/off.

Sets the picture size for the proxy file. When set to 1920×1080(9Mbps) and the system frequency is

23.98, recording uses progressive scan. For system frequencies other than 23.98, recording uses interlaced scan. For settings other than 1920×1080(9Mbps), recording always uses progressive scan, regardless of the system frequency.

Selects the audio channel to record to proxy data.

Selects the time for playback of clips just recorded for recording review.

Thumbnail menu

Thumbnail

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Display Clip Properties

Display clip properties screen

Lock/Unlock Clip

Clip protection settings

Delete Clip

Delete clips

Copy Clip

Copy clips

Thumbnail View

Thumbnail screen display settings

Customize View

Still image thumbnail screen display settings

Select Clip Selects and locks/unlocks a clip.

Lock All Clips Locks all clips.

Unlock All Clips Unlocks all clips.

Select Clip Deletes the selected clip.

All Clips Deletes all of the displayed clips.

Select Clip Copies selected clips.

All Clips Copies all clips on the media.

Essence Mark Thumbnail

All / Rec Start

Clip Thumbnail Displays thumbnails of recorded clips.

Thumbnail Caption

Date Time / Time Code / Duration / Sequential Number

Displays the clip properties screen.

Displays thumbnails of frames with recording start marks.

Switches the information displayed below thumbnails.

Media menu

The Media menu is not available when media is not loaded.

Media

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Update Media

Update media

Format Media

Format media

USB

Settings related to copying clips from the recording media inserted in a memory card slot to USB media.

Media(A)

Execute / Cancel

Media(B)

Execute / Cancel

Media(A)

Execute / Cancel

Media(B)

Execute / Cancel

Utility SD/MS

Execute / Cancel

Select Folder Selects a folder on the USB media.

View Clip List Displays a list of clips on the USB media.

Rename Folder Renames a folder on the USB media.

Error Check

On / Off

Format USB

Execute / Cancel

Copy to USB

Media(A) to USB / Media(B) to USB / Media(A)(B) to USB

Media Remain Displays the remaining free space on the USB media (display

Updates the management file on the memory card in slot A.

Updates the management file on the memory card in slot B.

Formats the memory card in slot A. Execute: Execute function.

Formats the memory card in slot B. Execute: Execute function.

Formats the media in the UTILITY SD/MS slot. Execute: Execute function.

Creates a new folder on the USB media.

Selects whether to perform error checking when copying clips to USB media.

Formats (initializes) the USB media. Execute: Execute function.

Selects the target slot when copying clips from a memory card slot to a folder on USB media.

only).

Media

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Clip Naming

Settings relating to clip naming and deletion

Title Prefix

nnn_ (nnn is the last 3 digits of the serial number) (Max. 7-digit display)

Displays the Edit File Name screen to set the title part (4 to 46 characters) of the clip names.

Structure of Edit File Name screen Character selection area (3 lines):

Selects the characters to insert at the cursor position of the Title Prefix area. !#$%()+.-.;=@[ ]^_~0123456789 abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Cursor operation area (1 line):

Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position.

T: Moves the cursor to the left. t: Moves the cursor to the right.

BS: Deletes the character to the left of the cursor position.

Title Prefix area (1 line):

Area for entering the title.

To set the title

1 Select the character to insert at the cursor position in the

Title Prefix area from the character selection area using the

V/v/B/b button, and press the SEL/SET dial. (The selected

character is inserted, and the cursor moves to the right.)

2 Repeat step 1 to set the title. (Use BS as required.) 3 After setting the title, select Done to close the Edit File

Name screen.

Number Set

0001 to 9999

Sets the 4-digit number suffix of the clip name.

File menu

File

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

User File

User file operation settings

All File

ALL file settings

Load Utility SD/MS

Execute / Cancel

Save Utility SD/MS

Execute / Cancel

File ID Displays a screen for editing the file ID of user files.

Load Customize Data

On / Off

Load White Data

On / Off

Load Utility SD/MS

Execute / Cancel

Save Utility SD/MS

Execute / Cancel

File ID Displays a screen for editing the file ID of ALL files.

Load Network Data

On / Off

Loads a user file from an SD card or “Memory Stick” media. Execute: Execute function.

Saves a user file to an SD card or “Memory Stick” media. Execute: Execute function.

Sets whether to load User menu customized information when Load Utility SD/MS is executed.

Sets whether to load white balance information when Load Utility SD/MS is executed.

Loads an ALL file from an SD card or “Memory Stick” media. Execute: Execute function.

Saves an ALL file to an SD card or “Memory Stick” media. Execute: Execute function.

Sets whether to load Network menu settings information when Load Utility SD/MS is executed.

File

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Scene File

Scene file settings

Recall Internal Memory

Execute / Cancel

Store Internal Memory

Execute / Cancel

Load Utility SD/MS

Execute / Cancel

Save Utility SD/MS

Execute / Cancel

File ID Displays a screen for editing the file ID of scene files.

Scene White Data

On / Off

Loads a scene file from internal memory. Execute: Execute function.

Saves a scene file in internal memory. Execute: Execute function.

Loads a scene file from an SD card or “Memory Stick” media.

Saves a scene file to an SD card or “Memory Stick” media.

Sets whether to apply the white balance data when loading scene files.

Network menu

Network

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Access Authentication

Authentication settings

Wireless LAN

Wireless LAN connection settings

AP Mode Settings

Access point mode connection settings

User Name Sets the user name for access authentication.

Password Sets the password for access authentication.

Setting

Access Point Mode / Station Mode / Off

WPS

Execute / Cancel

NFC

Execute / Cancel

MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the wireless LAN interface of

Channel

Auto(5GHz) / Auto / CH1 / CH2 / CH3 / CH4 / CH5 / CH6 / CH7 / CH8 / CH9 / CH10 / CH11

Camera SSID & Password Displays the SSID and password of the camcorder.

Regenerate Password

Execute / Cancel

IP Address Displays the IP address of the camcorder in access point

Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of the camcorder in access point

Selects the operation mode of the wireless LAN connection.

Establishes a connection using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Execute: Execute function.

Establishes a connection using NFC (Near Field Communication). Execute: Execute function.

the camcorder (display only).

Sets the wireless LAN channel. Auto(5GHz) is available on the PXW-Z190V only.

Creates a new password. Execute: Execute function.

mode.

Network

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

ST Mode Settings

Station mode connection settings

Network Reset

Camera Remote Control

Enable / Disable

Connected Network Displays the connected wireless LAN network (access point).

Scan Networks Detects wireless LAN networks (access points) and displays a

Manual Register Registers settings for manual connection to an access point.

SSID Enter the SSID for the destination to connect.

Security

None / WEP / WPA

Password When Security is not set to None, enter the password for the

DHCP

On / Off

IP Address Enter the IP address of the camcorder when DHCP is set to

Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the camcorder when DHCP is set to

Gateway Enter the default gateway of the camcorder when DHCP is set

DNS Auto

On / Off

Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server when DNS Auto is set to Off.

Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server when DNS Auto is set to Off.

Reset

Execute / Cancel

Sets whether to enable remote control from a device connected to the camcorder by wireless LAN in station mode.

list. Select a destination from the list to connect.

Set the type of security for the destination to connect. Select WPA if the type of security of the destination access point is WPA or WPA2.

access point to connect.

Turns DHCP on/off.

Off.

to Off.

Turns auto DNS acquisition on/off.

Resets the network settings. Execute: Execute function.

System menu

System

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Base Setting

Shooting mode settings

Rec Format

Recording format settings

Shooting Mode

SDR / HDR

Frequency

59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 (NTSC Area: 59.94, PAL Area: 50)

Codec

XAVC-L / DVCAM(MXF)

Video Format

The available settings vary depending on the Frequency and Codec settings.

File system Frequency Codec Selection options

exFAT 59.94 XAVC-L 3840×2160P

50 XAVC-L 3840×2160P

29.97 XAVC-L 3840×2160P

25 XAVC-L 3840×2160P

23.98 XAVC-L 3840×2160P

Aspect Ratio (SD)

16:9 / 4:3

Selects the dynamic range mode.

Selects the system frequency.

Sets the recording/playback mode.

Sets the recording format. SET: Set function

DVCAM(MXF) 720×480i

DVCAM(MXF) 720×576i

Set the aspect ratio of DVCAM recording.

1920×1080P 50 1920×1080P 35 1920×1080i 50 1920×1080i 35 1920×1080i 25 1280×720P 50

1920×1080P 50 1920×1080P 35

System

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Assignable Button

Assignable button function assignment settings

<1> to <8>

Off / Push AF/Push MF / Face Detection AF / Focus Macro / Auto ND Filter / Push Auto ND / Push Auto Iris / Turbo Gain / AGC / Shutter / Auto Exposure Level / Spotlight / Backlight / Flash Band Reduce / Digital Extender ×2 / Handle Zoom / SteadyShot / Color Bars / Preset White Select / ATW / ATW Hold / Marker / Zebra / Peaking / Video Signal Monitor / Focus Magnifier / Lens Info / LCD/VF Adjust / VF Mode / Gamma Display Assist / Display / Rec / S&Q Motion / Clip Continuous Rec / Picture Cache Rec / Proxy Rec Start/ Stop / Rec Review / Last Clip Delete / Thumbnail / NFC / Direct Menu / User Menu / Menu

Assigns functions to assignable buttons. Push AF/Push MF: Executes the push auto focus function or

push manual focus function.

Face Detection AF: Turns the face Detection AF function on/

off. Focus Macro: Turns macro mode on/off. Auto ND Filter: Turns the Auto ND Filter function on/off. Push Auto ND: Temporarily executes the Auto ND Filter

function. Push Auto Iris: Executes the one push auto iris function. Turbo Gain: Turns Turbo Gain on/off. AGC: Switches the auto gain control function. Shutter: Switches between auto shutter and manual shutter. Auto Exposure Level: Adjusts the auto exposure level. Spotlight: Switches the auto exposure mode to Spotlight. Backlight: Switches the auto exposure mode to Backlight. Flash Band Reduce: Turns the flashband correction function

on/off. Digital Extender ×2: Turns the screen magnification (×2)

function on/off. Handle Zoom: Switches the handle zoom operation. SteadyShot: Switches the image stabilization function. Color Bars: Turns the color bars display on/off. Preset White Select: Switches the white balance preset mode

value. ATW: Turns ATW on/off. ATW Hold: Holds the ATW operation temporarily. Marker: Turns the marker function on/off. Zebra: Turns the zebra function on/off. Peaking: Turns the peaking function on/off. Video Signal Monitor: Switches the video signal monitor

(such as histogram). Focus Magnifier: Turns the focus magnifier function on/off. Lens Info: Switches the depth-of-field indicator. LCD/VF Adjust: Displays the level bars for adjusting the

brightness of the LCD/viewfinder screen. VF Mode: Switches between color and B&W display on the

viewfinder. Gamma Display Assist: Switches the gamma display assist

function. Display: Turns the monitor screen indicators on/off. Rec: Starts/stops recording. S&Q Motion: Turns the Slow & Quick Motion mode on/off,

and displays the frame rate setup screen. Clip Continuous Rec: Turns the clip continuous recording

mode on/off. Picture Cache Rec: Turns the picture cache recording mode

on/off. Proxy Rec Start/Stop: Starts/stops independent proxy

recording.

System

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Assignable Button

Assignable button function assignment settings

Tally

Recording/tally lamp settings

Language

Language settings

Clock Set

Internal clock settings

Hours Meter

Hours meter settings

GPS

GPS settings

Battery Alarm

Battery lowvoltage alarm settings

DC Voltage Alarm

DC IN input lowvoltage alarm settings

Front

On / Off

Rear

On / Off

Select Sets the display language.

Time Zone

UTC –12:00 to UTC +14:00

Date Mode

YYMMDD / MMDDYY / DDMMYY

12H/24H

12H / 24H

Date Sets the current date.

Time Sets the current time.

Hours(System) Displays the accumulated hours of use (cannot be reset).

Hours(Reset) Displays the accumulated hours of use (can be reset).

Reset

Execute / Cancel

GPS

On / Off

Low Battery

5% / 10% / 15% / ... / 45% / 50%

Battery Empty

3% to 7%

DC Low Voltage1

11.2V to 14.0V (11.3V)

DC Low Voltage2

11.0V to 14.0V

Rec Review: Starts recording review. Last Clip Delete: Executes the last clip delete (retake)

function. Thumbnail: Turns the thumbnail screen display on/off. NFC: Executes the NFC function. Direct Menu: Displays the direct menu. User Menu: Displays the User menu. Menu: Displays the setup menu.

Turns the recording/tally lamp (front) on/off.

Turns the recording/tally lamp (rear) on/off.

SET: Set function

Sets the time difference from UTC in 30-minute units.

Selects the display format for dates. YYMMDD: Year, month, day MMDDYY: Month, day, year DDMMYY: Day, month, year

Selects the clock display format. 12H: 12-hour mode 24H: 24-hour mode

SET: Set the value.

Resets the Hours(Reset) display to 0. Execute: Execute function.

Turns the GPS function on/off.

Sets the remaining battery level to display a battery lowvoltage alarm (5% increments).

Sets the remaining battery level to display a battery empty alarm (1% increments).

Sets the voltage to display a DC IN low input voltage alarm (0.1V increments).

Sets the voltage to display a DC IN input undervoltage alarm (0.1V increments).

System

Item Sub-items and Settings Description

Menu Settings

Menu settings

Direct Menu with <SET>

On / Off

Sets whether to start direct menu operation by pressing the SET button.

Note

• When set to On, registered face detection using the face detection AF function becomes unavailable. Also, the currently registered face is cleared.

User Menu Only

On / Off

User Menu with Lock

On / Off

Sets whether to display the User menu only (On) or display the menu list (Off) when the camcorder displays the menu.

Sets whether to lock the menu display, showing the User menu only.

Note

• In normal menu display operation, this item is not displayed. For details about menu display operation, see page 64.

Fan Control

Fan control settings

All Reset

Factory default reset

Version

Camcorder version display

Setting

Auto / Minimum / Off in Rec

Reset

Execute / Cancel

Reset without Network

Execute / Cancel

Version Number

x.xx

Version Up

Execute / Cancel

Selects the fan control mode.

Resets the camcorder to the factory status. Execute: Execute function.

Resets the menu settings, excluding the Network menu settings, to the factory default state. Execute: Execute function.

Displays the software version of the camcorder.

Upgrades the camcorder.* Execute: Execute function. * This function updates the software of the camcorder.

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation

Using your camcorder abroad

Power supply

You can use your camcorder in any country/ region using the BC-U1A (supplied) or optional BC-U2A charger within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.

Time zone correction function

When you are abroad, set Clock Set >Time Zone (page 92) in the System menu.

Use and Storage

Do not subject the unit to severe shock

The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped.

Do not cover the unit while operating

Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build-up.

After use

Always set the ON/STANDBY switch to STANDBY before disconnecting the power supply.

Before storing the unit for a long period

Remove the battery pack.

Do not leave the camcorder with the lenses facing the sun

Direct sunlight can enter through the lenses, be focused in the camcorder, and cause fire.

Do not expose the lens to beams, such as laser beams

That may damage the image sensor and cause the camera to malfunction.

Shipping

• Remove the memory cards before transporting the unit.

• If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other transportation service, pack it in the shipping carton of the unit.

About the battery pack

To charge the battery pack

• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

To use the battery pack effectively

• Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time. Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it

up, and install it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots.

Use a high capacity battery pack.

• Be sure to set the ON/STANDBY switch to STANDBY when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause.

• Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

About storage of the battery pack

• If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once a year to maintain proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place.

• To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off (page 17).

About battery life

• Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.

• Each battery’s life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions.

About charging the battery pack

• Use the Charger (supplied) to charge the designated batteries only. If you charge other types of batteries, those batteries may leak, heat up, burst, or give an electric shock, resulting in burns or injury.

• Remove the charged battery from the Charger.

• The charge lamp of the supplied Charger flashes in 2 patterns as follows: Fast-flashing...Turns on and off rapidly at about

0.15-second intervals. Slow-flashing...Turns on and off alternately for about 1.5 seconds, and turns off completely for about 1.5 seconds. The lamp repeats this sequence.

• If the charge lamp is fast-flashing, remove the battery that is being charged, and then reattach the same battery again firmly. If the charge lamp continues fast-flashing, the cause could be that the battery is damaged, or the battery is not a designated type. Check the battery to confirm whether it is a designated type or not. If it is a designated type, remove the battery first, and then attach a brand-new battery or another known-to-be-good battery to see if the Charger is working correctly. If the Charger is working correctly, the cause could be that the battery is damaged.

• If the charge lamp is slow-flashing, the Charger is in standby mode and charging is suspended. When the ambient temperature is out of the appropriate temperature range for charging, the Charger suspends charging automatically and enters standby mode. When the ambient temperature returns to an appropriate temperature, the Charger restarts charging and the charge lamp lights up. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).

About handling of your camcorder

On use and care

• Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations. Anywhere extremely hot or cold.

Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed.

Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical

vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.

Near strong radio waves or radiation.

The camcorder may not be able to record properly.

Near AM receivers and video equipment.

Noise may occur.

On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty.

If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD

screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.

Anywhere very humid.

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions.

• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

• Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.

• Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.

• Keep the ON/STANDBY switch setting to STANDBY when you are not using your camcorder.

• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside.

• When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by the plug and not the lead.

• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on it.

• Keep metal contacts clean.

• Keep the Wireless Remote Commander and button-type battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, consult your local authorized Sony service

facility.

wash off any liquid that may have contacted

your skin.

if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with

plenty of water and consult a doctor.

When not using your camcorder for a long time

• Turn on the camco rder and record and play back images about once a month to keep it in an optimum state for a long time.

• Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder and cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

If moisture condensation has occurred

Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or w hen you use your camcorder in a humid place as shown below.

• When you bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device.

• When you bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.

• When you use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.

• When you use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.

How to avoid moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour).

LCD screen

• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage.

• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.

• While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.

To clean the LCD screen

The surface of the LCD screen is coated. If you scratch the surface, the coating may be come off. Mind the following points when cleaning and handling it.

• If hand grease or hand cream remains on the screen, the coating comes off more easily. Wipe it early.

• The coating may be scratched if you wipe the screen with a tissue, etc.

• Remove the dust or sand with a blower, etc. before wiping the dirt.

• Use a soft cloth (a cloth for glasses, etc.) gently to clean the dirt.

On handling the casing

• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.

• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish. Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,

alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen.

Handling with above substances on your

hands.

Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or

vinyl objects for a long period of time.

About care and storage of the lens

• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: When there are fingerprints on the lens

surface.

In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as

at the seaside.

• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.

• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above.

On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery

Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the ON/STANDBY switch is set to STANDBY. The pre-installed rechargeable battery is alway s charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adapter or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged

3 months if you do not use your

in about camcorder at all without the AC Adapter

connected or the battery pack attached. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date.

To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable telephones, wireless devices, etc.

The use of portable telephones, wireless devices, etc., near this unit can result in malfunctions and interference with audio and video signals. It is recommended that such equipment near this unit is powered off.

About the LCD screen

• Do not leave the LCD screen facing direct sunlight, as this may damage the LCD screen.

• Do not press/swipe the LCD screen forcefully, or leave objects on the LCD screen, as it may cause a malfunction, such as picture irregularity, etc.

• The LCD screen may become warm in use. This is not a malfunction.

About stuck pixels

The LCD screen/organic EL panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels may be “stuck”, either always off (black), always on (red, green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a long period of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid crystal display or organic EL panel, such “stuck” pixels may appear spontaneously. These problems are not a malfunction, and will not be recorded on recording media.

About the display of the organic EL panel

Because of the physical characteristics of the organic EL panel, image persistence or low brightness may occur. These problems are not a malfunction, and the organic EL panel can be used without problems. Some primary colors may become visible in the viewfinder if you change your line of sight, but this is not a malfunction.

These colors are not recorded onto the memory cards.

About consumable parts

• The fan and battery are consumable parts that will need periodic replacement. When operating at room temperature, a normal replacement cycle will be about 5 years. However, this replacement cycle represents only a general guideline and does not imply that the life expectancy of these parts is guaranteed. For details on parts replacement, contact your dealer.

• The life expectancy of the AC adapter and the electrolytic capacitor is about 5 years under normal operating temperatures and normal usage (8 hours per day; 25 days per month). If usage exceeds the above normal usage frequency, the life expectancy may be reduced correspondingly.

• The battery terminal of this unit (the connector for battery packs and AC adapters) is a consumable part. Power may not be supplied to the unit properly if the pins of the battery terminal are bent or deformed by shock or vibrations, or if they become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use. Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime. Contact a Sony service or sales representative for more information about inspections.

Note on the display

• Pictures on the LCD screen and viewfinder screen may be distorted by the following operations:

Changing the video format Starting playback from the Thumbnail screen

File fragmentation

If pictures cannot be recorded/reproduced properly, try formatting the recording medium. While repeating picture recording/playback with a certain recording medium for an extended period, files in the medium may be fragmented, disabling proper recording/storage. In such a case, make a backup of clips in the medium then perform formatting of the medium using Format Media (page 86) in the Media menu.

Notes on Internet security

• Use the camcorder behind a firewall that is designed with safety. Do not connect the camcorder to a network that is able to be connected to unreliable device.

• SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM A FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT PROPER SECURITY MEASURES ON TRANSMISSION DEVICES, UNAVOIDABLE DATA LEAKS RESULTING FROM TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS, OR SECURITY PROBLEMS OF ANY KIND.

• Depending on the operating environment, unauthorized third parties on the network may be able to access the unit. When connecting the unit to the network, be sure to confirm that the network is protected securely.

• Communication content may be unknowingly intercepted by unauthorized third parties in the vicinity of the signals. When using wireless LAN communication, implement security measures properly to protect the communication content.

• From a safety standpoint, when using the unit connected with the network, it is strongly recommended to access the Control window via a Web browser and change the access limitation settings from the factory preset values (page 88). Changing the password regularly is also recommended.

• Do not browse any other website in the Web browser while making settings or after making settings. Since the login status remains in the Web browser, close the Web browser when you complete the settings to prevent unauthorized third parties from using the unit or harmful programs from running.

About GPS

The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system that calculates geographical location from highly accurate US space satellites. This system allows you to pinpoint your exact location on the earth. The GPS satellites are located in 6 orbits, 20,000 km above the earth. The GPS system consists of 24 or more GPS satellites. A GPS receiver receives radio signals from the satellites, and calculates the current location of the receiver

based on the orbital information (almanac data) and travel time of the signals, etc. Determining a location is called “triangulating.” A GPS receiver can determine the location’s latitude and longitude by receiving signals from 3 or more satellites.

• As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly, it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to determine the location at all, depending on the location and time you use the camcorder.

• GPS is a system for determining geographic location by triangulating radio signals from GPS satellites. Avoid using the camcorder in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camcorder in open sky environments.

• You may not be able to record location information at locations or in situations where radio signals from the GPS satellites do not reach the camcorder as follows. In tunnels, indoors or under the shade of

buildings.

Between tall buildings or at narrow streets

surrounded by buildings.

In underground locations, locations

surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields are generated, such as near high voltage cables.

Near devices that generate radio signals of

the same frequency band as the camcorder: near 1.5 GHz band mobile telephones, etc.

• If you upload and share the images which are recorded with the GPS setting set to On, the record location may be exposed on the internet even if you do not intend to do so. If you do not want to record location information, set GPS to Off (page 92).

On triangulating errors

• If you move to another location right after setting GPS to On in the menu, it may take a longer time for the camcorder to start triangulating, compared to when you stay in the same place.

• Error caused by the position of GPS satellites The camcorder automatically triangulates your current location when the camcorder receives radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites. The triangulating error allowed by th e GPS satellites

is about 10 m (33 feet). Depending on the environment of the location, the triangulating error can be greater. In this case, your actual location may not match the location on the map based on the GPS information. Meanwhile, the GPS satellites are controlled by the United States Departmen t of Defense, and t he degree of accuracy may be changed intentionally.

• Error during the triangulating process The camcorder acquires location information periodically during triangulating.

On the restriction of use of GPS

Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the situation, the countries/regions of use.

On the geographic coordinate system

The “WGS-84” geographic coordinate system is used.

Video Formats

About recording media

Recording media and compatible formats

x Normal recording

SDXC

Video Format

XAVC-L exFAT 3840×2160 a ––

1920×1080 aaa 1280×720 aaa

DVCAM exFAT aaa

a: Compatible –: Incompatible

x S&Q mode

Video Format

XAVC-L exFAT 3840×2160 a ––

1920×1080 aaa

a: Compatible –: Incompatible

Class 10 UHS-I U3

Class 10 UHS-I U1

SDXC

Class 10 UHS-I U1

Class 10

Special recording modes and compatible formats

XAVC-L DVCAM

exFAT

Interval Rec a – Clip Continuous Rec a – Picture Cache Rec a – Slow & Quick Motion a – 2-slot Simul Rec a –

a: Compatible –: Incompatible

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Sony PXW-Z190 Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User 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

Useful Functions

Proxy Recording

Using Web Remote Control

Thumbnail Screen

Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen

Playing Clips

Clip Operations

External Device Connection

Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices

Managing/Editing Clips on a Computer

Menu Display and Settings

Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy

Setup Menu Operations

Setup Menu List

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation

Video Formats