Sony PXW-Z450 User Manual

Solid-State Memory Camcorder

Operating Instructions

4-693-039-13 (1)

PXW-Z450

Software Version 3.0

0002

1. Overview

Name and Function of Parts .............................................. 3

Screen Display .................................................................. 13

2. Preparation

Preparing a Power Supply ............................................... 20

Attaching a Viewfinder .................................................... 21

Using the Camcorder for the First Time...........................23

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens ...................................24

Preparing the Audio Input System .................................. 25

Attaching and Adjusting Peripheral Devices ...................26

Handling SxS Memory Cards ........................................... 27

Handling SD Cards for Saving Configuration Data .......... 29

Using a Media Adaptor .................................................... 30

3. Settings and Adjustments

Format Settings ................................................................ 31

Expansion of Imaging Dynamic Range ...........................37

Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance ............ 38

Setting the Electronic Shutter .......................................... 40

Setting Auto Iris ...............................................................41

Adjusting the Audio Level ............................................... 42

Setting Time Data ............................................................ 44

5. Network Configuration

Network Functions Supported by the Camcorder...........58

Connecting Devices using Wireless LAN ......................... 59

Connecting to the Internet ..............................................63

Transferring Files .............................................................. 67

Transmitting Streaming Video and Audio ...................... 69

Streaming High Quality Video ......................................... 70

Using Wi-Fi Remote Control ............................................71

Configuring from the Web Menu .................................... 73

Supported Network Functions and Operating

Limitations ............................................................... 78

6. Clip Operations

Clip Operations on the Thumbnail Screen.......................79

Thumbnail Menu ............................................................. 85

7. Menu Display and Settings

Setup Menu Organization ................................................ 86

Basic Setup Menu Operations .......................................... 88

Editing the User Menu ..................................................... 90

Menu List ..........................................................................92

Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches ................117

8. Saving and Loading User Configuration Data

9. Connecting External Devices

Connecting a Remote Control Unit ................................127

Connecting an External Monitor ....................................129

Managing/Editing Clips with a Computer ....................130

Configuring a Shooting and Recording System ............132

Recording External Input Signals...................................135

10. Maintenance and Inspection

Maintenance ..................................................................136

Error/Warning System ...................................................137

11. Appendix

Messages Displayed During Operation..........................140

Items Saved in User Data ...............................................146

Special Recording Support by Recording Format .........156

Picture Cache Rec Mode Settings ..................................157

Usage Precautions ..........................................................158

Specifications .................................................................160

4. Shooting

Basic Operations ............................................................... 46

Advanced Operations .......................................................48

Proxy Data ........................................................................ 53

Planning Metadata .......................................................... 55

Obtaining Location Information (GPS) ............................57

User Configuration Data .................................................120

User Files ........................................................................121

ALL Files .........................................................................122

Scene Files ......................................................................123

Reference Files ...............................................................124

Lens Files ........................................................................125

Gamma Files...................................................................126

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Name and Function of Parts

Power Supply

5. Battery attachment shoe

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

“Preparing a Power Supply” (page 20)

[Note]

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

6. Camera adaptor connector

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

[Note]

Not supported in the return video display by the camcorder.

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2 3

1. LIGHT (video light) switch

Determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT connector (page 4) is turned on and off. AUTO: When the POWER switch of the video light

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

MANUAL: You can turn the video light on or off

manually, using its own switch.

[Note]

When the camcorder is set for recording in Picture Cache Rec mode, it is not possible to turn on the light before operation to start recording is carried out (or while data is being stored in memory).

2. POWER switch

Turns the main power supply on () and off ().

3. DC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR type,

4-pin, male)

4. DC OUT 12V (DC power output) connector

(4-pin, female)

Supplies power for an optional WRR855S/860C/861/862 UHF Synthesizer Diversity Tuner or HDVF-L750 Viewfinder (maximum 1.8 A).

[Note]

Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF synthesized diversity tuner.

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Accessory Attachments

1. Wireless receiver insertion slot (page 25)

“Attaching a Wireless Receiver” (page 25)

2. Shoulder strap fitting (page 26)

3. Accessory shoe (page 26)

4. Viewfinder front-to-back positioning lever

(page 21)

5. Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring

(page 21)

6. Viewfinder attachment shoe (page 21)

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7. VF (viewfinder) connectors (26-pin,

rectangular and 20-pin, round)

The analog interface connector (20-pin) is for connection of an HDVF series viewfinder, and the digital interface connector (26-pin) is for connection of a CBK-VF02 HD viewfinder. Connect a viewfinder connection cable to the connector compatible with the viewfinder being used.

[Notes]

Do not connect viewfinders to both connectors at the

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same time.

When connecting or disconnecting an interface cable to

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this connector, power off the camcorder first.

8. Lens mount securing rubber

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

9. Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob

(page 21)

10. Attachment for optional microphone holder

(page 25)

11. LIGHT (video light) connector (2-pin, female)

(page 26)

12. Shoulder pad (page 26)

13. Lens cable clamp

Clamps the lens cable.

14. MIC IN (microphone input) (+48 V) connector

(XLR type, 5-pin, female)

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

15. LENS connector (12-pin) (page 24)

[Note]

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

16. Tripod mount

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

17. Lens mount (special bayonet mount)

(page 24)

18. Lens locking lever (page 24)

19. Lens mount cap

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

Controls Near the Lens

1. REC START (recording start) button

Press to start recording. Press it again to stop recording. The operation is the same as that of the VTR button on the lens.

2. SHUTTER switch

Set to ON to use the electronic shutter. Push to SELECT to switch the shutter speed or shutter mode setting. When this switch is operated, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

“Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 40)

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[Note]

If Flash Band Reduce is On, setting the SHUTTER switch to ON turns off the Flash Band Reduce function and the FBR indicator disappears from the viewfinder screen. Subsequently, setting the SHUTTER switch to OFF turns on the Flash Band Reduce function and the FBR indicator reappears on the viewfinder screen.

3. FILTER knob

Switches between four ND filters built into this camcorder.

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

FILTER knob setting

1 CLEAR

2 1/4 ND (attenuates light to

3 1/16 ND (attenuates light to

4 1/64 ND (attenuates light to

You can change a Maintenance menu setting so that different white balance settings can be stored for different FILTER knob positions. This allows you to automatically obtain optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions in linkage with the filter selection.

“Adjusting the White Balance” (page 38)

ND filter

approximately 1/4)

approximately 1/16)

approximately 1/64)

5. AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/black

balance adjustment) switch

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

If the WHITE BAL switch (page 6) is set to A or B, the white balance setting is stored in the corresponding memory. If the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST, the automatic white balance adjustment function does not operate.

BLACK: Adjust the black set and black balance

automatically. You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch even when the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) function is operating. If you push the switch to the WHITE side once more during the automatic white balance adjustment, the adjustment is canceled and the white balance setting returns to the original setting. If you push the switch to the BLACK side once more during the automatic black balance adjustment, the adjustment is canceled and the black balance setting returns to the original setting.

6. MIC (microphone) LEVEL knob (page 42)

LCD Monitor Side (1)

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4. MENU knob (page 88)

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

You can assign a function using Operation >Assignable Switch in the setup menu (page 117). The ASSIGN. 1/3 switches are provided with an indicator to show whether a function is assigned to the switch (ON) or not (OFF).

2. ONLINE button

When network client mode or the streaming function is assigned to this button, press and hold until the indicator is lit orange. Then, press the button again, turning the indicator blue, to enable network client mode or the streaming function. To exit the enabled function, press and hold the button until the indicator turns off. The button can also be used as an assignable switch when assigned with functions other than those above (page 118).

3. ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment)

knob

Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or optional earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard. However, if Maintenance >Audio >Min Alarm Volume in the setup menu is set to [Set], the alarm tone is audible even when this volume control is at the minimum position.

ALARM

Minimum Maximum

4. MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment)

knob

Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard.

5. MONITOR (audio monitor selection) switches

By means of combinations of the two switches, you can select audio that you want to hear through the built-in speaker or earphones.

When the lower switch is set to CH-1/2

Upper switch Audio output

CH-1/CH-3 Channel 1 audio

MIX Channels 1 and 2 mixed audio

CH-2/CH-4 Channel 2 audio

(stereo)

When the lower switch is set to CH-3/4

Upper switch Audio output

CH-1/CH-3 Channel 3 audio

MIX

CH-2/CH-4 Channel 4 audio

a) By connecting stereo headphones to the EARPHONE jack,

you can hear the audio in stereo. (Maintenance >Audio >Headphone Out in the setup menu must be set to Stereo.)

Channels 3 and 4 mixed audio

(stereo)

6. ASSIGN. (assignable) 0 switch

You can assign a function using Operation >Assignable Switch in the setup menu (page 117). Off is assigned to these switches when the camcorder is shipped from the factory. This is a momentary type switch. Each press of the switch turns the function assigned to this switch on or off.

7. GAIN switch

Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions during shooting. The gain values corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be selected using Operation >Gain Switch in the setup menu (page 96) (factory settings are L=0 dB, M=6 dB, and H=12 dB). When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

8. OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic

contrast control) switch

Switches the video signal output from the camera module, between the following two. BARS: Output the color bar signal. CAM: Output the video signal being shot. When

this is selected, you can switch DCC

on and

off.

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

Shooting people in the shade on a sunny day

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Shooting a subject indoors, against a background



through a window Any high contrast scene



9. WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch

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

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

A or B: Recall the white balance adjustment

settings already stored in A or B. Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch (page 5) to the WHITE position to automatically adjust the white balance and save the adjustment settings in memory A or memory B.

B (ATW

1) ATW (Auto Tracing White balance): The white balance

[Note]

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

):When this switch is set to B and Operation >White Setting >White Switch <B> is set to [ATW] in the setup menu, ATW is activated. You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch even when ATW is in use. When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

of the picture being shot is adjusted automatically for varying lighting conditions.

Examples:

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



sea, ground, or flowers. When the subject is under a light source of extremely



high or extremely low color temperature.

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

10. Switch cover

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

11. MENU ON/OFF switch

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

[Note]

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

12. MENU CANCEL/PRST (preset) /ESCAPE switch

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

Use the switch in the following way when the menu is displayed. CANCEL/PRST: Pushing this switch up to this

position after a setting is changed in the setup menu displays the message to confirm whether the previous settings are canceled. Pushing this switch up to this position again cancels the previous settings. Pushing this switch up to this position before a setting is changed in the setup menu or after a setting change is canceled in the setup menu displays the message to confirm whether the setting is reset to the initial value. Pushing this switch up to this position again resets the

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settings to the initial value.

ESCAPE: Use this switch when the menu page,

which has a hierarchical structure, is opened. Each time the switch is pushed to this position, the page returns to one stage higher in the hierarchy.

Use the switch in the following way when the menu is not displayed. CANCEL/PRST: Each time this switch is pushed

upward, a window to confirm the menu settings and status of the camcorder appears on the viewfinder screen (page 13). The window consists of several pages, which are switched each time the switch is pushed upward.

ESCAPE: To clear the page, push this switch down

to the OFF position.

13. UTILITY SD card slot

Insert an SD card for saving camcorder settings.

14. ACCESS indicator

Lights up orange when the SD card is being accessed.

LCD Monitor Side (2)

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[2]

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1. Built-in speaker

The speaker can be used to monitor E-E during recording, and playback sound during playback. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings (page 137). If you connect earphones to the EARPHONE jack, the speaker output is suppressed automatically.

1) E-E: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric.” In E-E mode, video and audio signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal electric circuits only. This can be used to check input signals.

sound

2. LCD monitor

Displays remaining battery capacity, remaining media capacity, audio levels, time data, and so on. It also allows you to check camera and playback pictures (page 13). You can adjust the position and angle of the LCD monitor.

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3. WARNING indicator

Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs (page 137).

4. ACCESS indicator

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

5. Audio control section (page 9)

6. Thumbnail screen operation section

(page 9)

7. F REV (fast reverse) button and indicator

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

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The indicator lights during high-speed playback in the reverse direction.

8. PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator

Press this button to view playback video images using the viewfinder screen or the LCD monitor. The indicator lights during playback. Press this button again during playback to pause, outputting a still image. At this time the indicator flashes at a rate of once per second. Pressing the F REV or F FWD button during playback or pause starts high speed playback in the forward or reverse direction.

9. F FWD (fast forward) button and indicator

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

10. PREV (previous) button

This jumps to the first frame of the current clip. If you press this together with the F REV button, the jump is to the first frame of the first recorded clip on the recording media. If you press this button twice in rapid succession, the jump is to the first frame of the preceding clip (or the first frame of the current clip when no preceding clips exist).

11. STOP button

Press this button to stop playback.

12. NEXT button

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

13. DISP SEL (display selection)/EXPAND

(expand function) button

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

Display indication Description

Video with superimposed information (CHAR)

Video without superimposed information (MONI)

Status display (STATUS)

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

Only the video appears.

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

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

14. HOLD (display hold) button

Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the LCD monitor. (The timecode generator continues running.) Pressing this button again releases the hold.

For details about the time data display, see page 13.

15. RESET/RETURN button

Resets the value shown in the time data display in the LCD monitor. According to the settings of the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch (page 9) and the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch (page 9), this button resets the display as follows.

Switch settings RESET/RETURN button

operation

DISPLAY switch:

COUNTER

DISPLAY switch:

TC PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch:

PRESET F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch:

SET

Reset counter to 00:00:00:00.

Reset timecode to 00:00:00:00.

Switch settings RESET/RETURN button

operation

DISPLAY switch:

U-BIT PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch:

PRESET F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch:

SET

a) Of the timecode bits for every frame recorded on the

media, those bits which can be used to record useful information for the user such as scene number, shooting place, etc.

“Setting Time Data” (page 44)

Reset user bits data 00:00:00:00.

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

16. DISPLAY switch

This cycles the data displayed in the time data display in the LCD monitor through the sequence COUNTER, TC, and U-BIT (page 13). COUNTER: Display recording/playback duration

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

17. BRIGHT (brightness) button

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

Setting LCD monitor backlight

H High (select this to view the LCD monitor

outdoors in the daytime)

M Brightness between H and L

L Low (select this to view the LCD monitor

indoors or outdoors at night)

OFF Off (the display is also off)

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Thumbnail screen operations section and audio control section

1. Thumbnail indicator

This lights when the thumbnail screen is displayed.

2. THUMBNAIL button

Press this button to display the thumbnail screen (page 79) and to carry out a thumbnail operation. Press once more to return to the original display.

3. SET button and arrow buttons

Use these buttons to make timecode and user bit settings, and for thumbnail screen operations. When the menu is displayed, press this button to select an item or to confirm the setting change.

4. MENU button

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

5. F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/recording

run) switch

Selects the operating mode of the internal timecode generator. The operating mode is set as explained below, depending on the position of the switch.

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9 1011 12

F-RUN: Timecode keeps advancing, regardless of

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

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

Use this setting to have a consecutive

timecode on the recording media.

“Setting the Timecode” (page 44)

“Setting the User Bits” (page 44)

6. LEVEL CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (audio channel

1/2/3/4 recording level) knobs

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

7. AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 (audio channel 3/4

adjustment method selection) switches

Select the audio level adjustment method for audio channels 3 and 4. AUTO: Automatic adjustment MANUAL: Manual adjustment

8. ESSENCE MARK button

By pressing this button when a thumbnail display is on the screen, you can view the following

thumbnail displays of the essence-marked frames of the selected clip, depending on the item selected in a list displayed on the screen. All: Thumbnail display of all frames marked with

essence marks.

Rec Start: Thumbnail display of frames marked

with Rec Start marks and of the first frames of clips (when the first frames are not marked with Rec Start marks).

Shot Mark1: Thumbnail display of the frames

marked with Shot Mark 1.

Shot Mark2: Thumbnail display of the frames

marked with Shot Mark 2. You can also select Shot Mark 0 and Shot Mark 3 to Shot Mark 9. If a clip is recorded using planning metadata that defines names for shot mark 0 to shot mark 9, the selection options in the list are displayed by the defined names.

12. AUDIO IN CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (audio channel

1/2/3/4 input selection) switches

Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4. FRONT: Audio input signals from the microphone

connected to the MIC IN connector

REAR: Audio input signals from an audio device

connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors

WIRELESS: Audio input signals from the UHF

portable tuner if it is attached

9. SHIFT button

Use this in combination with other buttons.

10. PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/CLOCK switch

Selects the type of timecode to record. PRESET: Record new timecode on the media. REGEN: Record timecode continuous with the

existing timecode recorded on the media.

Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-

RUN switch, the camcorder operates in R-RUN

mode. CLOCK: Record timecode synchronized to the

internal clock. Regardless of the setting of

the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, the camcorder

operates in F-RUN mode.

11. AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2

adjustment method selection) switches

Select the audio level adjustment method for audio channels 1 and 2. AUTO: Automatic adjustment MANUAL: Manual adjustment

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Handle and Memory Card Slot Side

SxS memory card slots (page 27)

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13 14

1. ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches

You can assign a function using Operation >Assignable Switch in the setup menu (page 118). Off is assigned to these switches when the

[Note]

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

3. PC connector

Used to put this camcorder into USB connection

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mode and use it as an external storage device for a computer. When a computer is connected to this connector, every memory card inserted in the camcorder is recognized as a drive on the computer.

4. External device connector

Connect to a PSZ-HA50 Portable Storage HDD (option), PSZ-SA25 Portable Storage SSD (option), a general-purpose external USB HDD, or USB flash drive to copy clips from the recording media inserted in an SxS card slot of the camcorder to

USB media.

[Note]

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

5. USB wireless LAN module connector

Connect to an IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module (supplied), CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN Adaptor (option), or combination of CBK-NA1 Network Adaptor Kit (option) and modem (option) to enable communications with wireless LAN devices and networks.

“Connecting Devices using Wireless LAN” (page 59)

“Connecting to the Internet” (page 63)

6. PROXY SD card slot (page 53)

Insert an SD card for recording proxy data.

7. (NFC) mark

A built-in NFC antenna is provided.

8. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select)

camcorder is shipped from the factory.

2. GPS module

Contains a built-in GPS module.

“Obtaining Location Information (GPS)” (page 57)

button

When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card slots A and B, press this button to select the card you want to use (page 28).

9. Network connector

Connects to a network via a wired LAN connection using a LAN cable (sold separately).

[CAUTION]

For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral



device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this port. When you connect the LAN cable of the unit to peripheral



device, use a shielded-type cable to prevent malfunction due to radiation noise.

“Connecting to the Internet” (page 63)

10. HDMI connector

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

[Note]

4K (QFHD) output is not supported.

11. GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input)

connector (BNC type)

This connector inputs a reference signal when the camcorder is to be genlocked or when timecode is to be synchronized with external equipment. The supported reference signals vary depending on the current system frequency as shown in the following table.

System frequency Supported reference signals

59.94i 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i

59.94P 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i

50i 1080/50i, 576/50i

50P 1080/50i, 576/50i

29.97P 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i

25P 1080/50i, 576/50i

23.98P 1080/23.98PsF

12. TC IN (timecode input) connector (BNC type)

To apply an external lock to the timecode of the camcorder, input the reference timecode.

“Setting the Timecode” (page 44)

13. VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type)

Outputs video signals for monitoring.

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14. TC OUT (timecode output) connector (BNC

type)

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

Tally Indicator and Connector Section

12V 1.8A

AES/ EBU

LINE

CH1

1/2

1 8 9 10 117

+48V

MIC

OFF

CH2

3/4

AUDIO IN

1. TALLY (back tally) indicator (red)

Lights up during recording. It will not light if the TALLY switch is set to OFF. It also flashes when the WARNING indicator operates. The tally indicator on the front of the viewfinder and the REC indication on the viewfinder screen light or flash in the same

manner.

“Error/Warning System” (page 137)

2. TALLY switch

Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator function.

3. EARPHONE jack (stereo, mini jack)

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

[Note]

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

4. AUDIO IN selector switch

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

external audio signal source

AES/EBU: When connecting an external digital

audio signal source

AES/ EBU

MIC

LINE

+48V

OFF

SDI IN

SDI OUT

REMOTEAUDIO OUT

SDI OUT

MIC: When connecting a microphone.

5. +48V/OFF (+48V external power source on/

off) switch

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

source (phantom power)

OFF: Microphone using internal power source or

not requiring a power source

6. SDI IN (SDI input) connector (BNC type)

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

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7. AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel 1 and

channel 2 input) connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, female)

Connect to audio equipment or a microphone.

8. Bottom cover

This is provided for protecting the cables connected to the connectors on the rear panel. By loosening the screws which retain the cover to the bottom of the camcorder, you can adjust the position of the cover depending on the size and shape of the microphone or audio cable plugs. After adjusting the position, tighten the screws to secure the cover.

9. AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5-pin,

male)

Outputs the audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4. The audio signals are selected by the MONITOR switch.

10. REMOTE connector (8-pin)

Connect a remote control unit to control the camcorder remotely.

[Note]

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

11. SDI OUT 1/2/3/4 connectors (BNC type)

Outputs a 3G/HD SDI or SD SDI signal (with embedded audio). The output from this connector can be turned on/off using Operation >Input/ Output >SDI Out1/3 Output or SDI Out2/4 Output in the setup menu.

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Screen Display

Information Screen

1. File system indicator

2. File format indicator

3. Status display

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

selected.

EXT-LK: Appears when the internal timecode

generator is locked to an external signal input to the TC IN (timecode input) connector.

HOLD: Appears when the operation mode of the

internal timecode generator is set to R-RUN and stopped.

4. System frequency indicator

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

5. Audio format indicator

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

Indicator Recording format

16bit HD420 HQ

DVCAM MPEG IMX 50

24bit HD422 50

MPEG IMX 50 XAVC Intra XAVC Long

6. Audio level meters

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

7. Remaining battery capacity indicator

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

8. Remaining media capacity indicator

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

9. Warning indicator area

Displays warnings when trouble with recording occurs.

For details, see “Error/Warning System” (page 137).

10. Clip name display

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

11. Time data display

Switches displays of duration, timecode, and user bits data, depending on the position of the DISPLAY switch. Displays the type of data currently shown in the time data display, as follows. TCG: Recorded timecode TCR: Playback timecode UBG: Recorded user bits UBR; Playback user bits CNT: Counter DUR: Duration CLK: Time display (when the PRESET/REGEN/

CLOCK switch is set to CLOCK)

When the HOLD button is pressed to hold the timecode value, the timecode is displayed in the format shown below. When the HOLD button is pressed again to release the hold, the timecode is displayed in the normal format.

The three dots indicate that the timecode and counter progress are in hold mode.

12. Resolution indicator

Indicates the resolution of the output video.

13. Recording format indicator

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

Status Screens

The status screens allow you to check camcorder settings and various types of status information. When no menu is displayed, push the MENU

CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch up to the CANCEL/ PRST position to display the status screen. Each push selects the next status screen. The following status screens can be displayed.

Camera Status screen

Displays settings and status information related to shooting.

Display item Description

Gain Gain level in dB units

Shutter Electronic shutter status

Gamma Gamma category and curve

White White balance mode setting

Gain Switch GAIN switch status

Zebra Zebra pattern status

Iris Iris f-stop value

Focal Length Focal length

Focus Distance Focus distance

Depth Of Field Depth of field

Zoom Speed Zoom speed configured for the

lens ZOOM button

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Audio Status screen

Displays settings and status information related to audio input and output.

Display item Description

CH 1/CH 2/CH 3/CH 4

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

System Status screen

Displays settings and status information related to recording.

Display item Description

System Frequency

File System File system

Rec Format Recording format

Clip Continuous Rec

Title Prefix Clip name prefix

Picture Size Picture size

Simul Rec 2-slot Simul Rec function on/off

System frequency

Clip Continuous Rec function on/ off setting

setting

Display item Description

Rec Function Enabled special recording format

and settings

Picture Cache Rec

Number Clip name suffix

Gamma Gamma category in use

4K&HD (Sub) Rec

XAVC Proxy Rec Mode

Picture Cache Rec function on/off setting

1-slot Simul Rec function on/off setting

Proxy data recording function on/ off setting

Video Output Status screen

Displays settings and status information related to video output.

Display item Description

SDI SDI OUT connector output

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

HDMI HDMI connector output settings

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

Video VIDEO OUT connector output

settings (output picture size, superimposition)

Network Status 1 screen

The Network Status 1 screen displays settings and status information related to the network.

Display item Description

Setting Network setting status

Wireless Network

Device Name Name of device attached to the

IP Address (Wireless)

MAC Addr. (Wireless)

Wired LAN Wired LAN network connection

Wired LAN Remote

IP Address (Wired)

Wireless network setting status

USB wireless LAN module connector

IP address of wireless LAN connection

MAC address of device attached the USB wireless LAN module connector

status

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

IP address of wired LAN connection

Network Status 2 screen

The Network Status 2 screen displays settings and status information related to streaming.

Display item Description

NW Client Mode Status

CCM Name Name of the connected CCM

Streaming Status

Streaming Size Picture size of the currently

Streaming Bit Rate

Streaming Type Type of the currently selected

Streaming Dest. Add.

Streaming Dest. Port

Number of Distribution

File Transfer File transfer progress status

Transfer to: Server name of file transfer

Network client mode status

Status display

Off CCM not

Connected CCM

Network client mode status For details about the status, see “Network client mode status” (page 14).

when using network client mode

Streaming distribution status

selected streaming setting

Bit rate of the currently selected streaming setting

streaming setting

Streaming destination address

Streaming destination port

Number of streaming distribution destinations

destination

State Description

Network client mode is

connected

off.

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

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Status display

Connecting

Awaiting

Address Error

Auth. Failed CCM user

No Inet Access

Cert. not Valid

State Description

Connecting to CCM (disconnected)

CCM connection standby

CCM address error

name/ password error

Internet connection error

CCM certification not valid error

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battery Status screen

Displays the status of the battery attached to the camcorder.

Display item Description

Detected Battery

Remaining Remaining capacity (%)

Charge Count Number of recharges

Capacity Remaining capacity (Ah)

Voltage Voltage

Manufacture Date

Power Source Power supply source

Supplied Voltage

Detected type of the battery

Date of battery manufacture

Supplied power source voltage

Media Status screen

Displays the status of the recording media.

Display item Description

SxSA Remaining capacity (bar graph

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

SxSB Remaining capacity (bar graph

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

SD Proxy Remaining capacity (bar graph

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

SD Utility Remaining capacity (bar graph

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

A mark is displayed if the media is protected.

Assignable Button Status screen

Displays the names of functions assigned to assignable switches.

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Viewfinder Screen

The viewfinder screen displays images during shooting (recording or recording standby) and playback with camcorder information superimposed on the display. You can toggle the display of information on/off

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2627

1. Extender indicator

“EX” appears when the lens extender function is ON.

2. Zoom position indicator (with lens mounted)

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

3. Color temperature indicator

Displays the color temperature of the white balance.

4. Focus position indicator (with lens mounted)

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

using the DISPLAY switch. The information to display is linked to the settings in Operation >Super Impose in the setup menu, and the settings of the corresponding switches.

9 10 11 12

Proxy

20 22

5. Iris position indicator (with lens mounted)

Displays the iris position setting.

6. Electric color temperature filter indicator

Appears when the CC5600K function is on.

7. Depth of field indicator (serial lens mounted)

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

8. Recording mode indicator

Displays the following recording operation states of the camcorder.

Indicator Meaning

Rec

Stby Recording standby

Cont Rec

Cont Stby Recording standby in clip continuous

S&Q Rec

S&Q Stby Recording standby in Slow & Quick

Rec

Cache

Int Rec

Int Stby Recording standby in Interval Rec

Int Stby

Sml Rec

Sml Stby Recording standby in Simul Rec

CALL Call received from external

Green tally is displayed when the camcorder is in the following states.

Maintenance >Camera Config >HD-SDI Remote

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I/F is set to Green Tally in the setup menu and a recording control signal is output from the SDI OUT connector. Green tally signal received (when a camera

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adaptor is mounted on the camcorder and a camera extension unit is connected)

During recording

Clip continuous recording in progress

recording mode

Recording in progress in Slow & Quick Motion mode

Motion mode

Recording in Picture Cache Rec mode

Recording standby in Picture Cache Rec mode

Recording in progress in Interval Rec mode

mode

Recording paused in Interval Rec mode (during pause intervals)

Recording in progress in Simul Rec mode

mode

connected device

9. Wireless receiver function indicator

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

Normal: Displays the strength of the received

signal level by the number of white segment indicators.

Analog receiver muting/Digital receiver error rate

warning: Displays the strength of the received signal level by the number of gray segment indicators.

If the received level exceeds the peak: Displays “P”

in place of the indicator.

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

displayed.

Receiver battery is low: The corresponding channel

number and indicators flash.

1) When using the DWR-S02D

10. S&Q Motion (Slow & Quick) frame rate

indicator

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

11. GPS indicator (page 57)

12. Battery capacity/voltage display

Displays the following indicators according to the type of battery power source.

Battery type Indicator

Info battery Battery remaining capacity

icon and remaining recording time

Anton/Bauer battery

Other batteries Input voltage

Remaining battery capacity (% indicator)

13. Recording format (picture size) indicator

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

14. Recording format (system frequency and

scan method) indicator

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

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15. Recording format (codec) indicator / 1-slot

Simul Rec indicator

Displays the format name of clips recorded onto SxS memory cards. “/Sub” is displayed in 1-slot Simul Rec mode (page 51).

16. Gamma indicator

Display the gamma setting.

Menu settings Indicator

Operation >Display On/Off >Gamma

Off – – – –

On Off – – Gamma

On On User User 1 User 1

Paint >Gamma setting

Gamma

On STD STD1 DVW STD1

Gamma Category

HG HG1

Gamma Select

STD2 x4.5 STD2

STD3 x3.5 STD3

STD4 240M STD4

STD5 R709 STD5

STD6 x5.0 STD6

3250G36

HG2 4600G30

HG3 3259G40

HG4 4609G33

User 2 User 2

User 3 User 3

User 4 User 4

User 5 User 5

Off

HG1

HG2

HG3

HG4

17. Timecode external lock indicator

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

18. Wired LAN connection status

Displays the wired LAN network setting and connection status using icons.

State Icon

Operation >Display On/ Off >Network Condition

Off – – –

On Disable – –

Maintenance >Network >Wired LAN

Enable Connecting

Network connection status

to LAN

Connected to LAN

LAN connection error

(flashing)

19. Streaming indicator

Displays the status of streaming using icons.

State Streaming

Operation >Display On/ Off >Streaming Status

Off – – –

On Off Off –

Maintenance >Streaming >Setting

On Off Not

Maintenance >Network Client Mode >Setting

state/Icon

streaming

Streaming

Error

The following icons are displayed when streaming from a CCM.

State Streaming

Operation >Display On/ Off >Streaming Status

On Off On Not

Maintenance >Streaming >Setting

Maintenance >Network Client Mode >Setting

state/Icon

streaming

Streaming

[Note]

Icons are not displayed before streaming starts.

20. Wireless network status indicator

Displays the network setting and connection status using icons.

State Icon Operation >Display On/ Off >Network Condition

Off – – –

Maintenance >Network >Wireless Network

Network connection status

State Icon Operation >Display On/ Off >Network Condition

On Off – –

Maintenance >Network >Wireless Network

Wi-Fi Access Point

Wi-Fi Station Connecting

Modem Connecting

Network connection status

Connecting using Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standby (connected)

using Wi-Fi

Access point search

Access point connection

Access point connection error

using 3G/4G

Connected using 3G/4G 3G/4G connection error

(flashing)

Icon varies with signal strength.

(flashing)

1) This icon is displayed in the following cases. When a device is not attached

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When a device is attached with different settings

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21. Proxy indicator

Displays “Proxy” when proxy recording is on (Operation >XAVC Proxy Rec Mode >Setting in the setup menu is set to On). During setup, “Proxy” blinks. “Proxy Rec” is displayed during proxy recording.

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Displays transfer. When transfer finishes,

and transfer rate (%) during proxy file

disappears to

indicate 100% transfer.

22. Network client mode indicator

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

State Icon

Operation >Display On/ Off >NW Client Mode Status

Off – – –

On Off – –

Maintenance >Network Client Mode >Setting

On CCM

State

connected

Connecting to CCM (disconnected)

CCM connection standby

CCM connection error

(flashing)

–

For details about errors, see (page 14).

23. Video signal indicator

Displays the video signal in realtime as a waveform, vectorscope, or histogram.

24. Recording media state/remaining capacity

indicator for each media slot

Displays the state and remaining capacity of the media in SxS slot A, SxS slot B, and the PROXY SD card slot.

SxS slot icon indicator

* SxS slot A (SxSA) example. The icons for SxS slot B are

labeled SxSB.

Icon Media state

– Media not inserted or not mounted

Media mounted

Media mounting

(flashing)

Recording (active)

(orange bar)

Playback (active)

(green indicator)

Recording/playback (active)

(orange bar + green indicator)

SD card (for proxy data recording) icon indicator

Icon Media state

– Media not inserted or not mounted

Media mounted

Media mounting

(flashing)

Recording (active)

(orange bar)

The remaining recording time is displayed numerically.

25. Audio level meter indicators

Displays the levels of audio channels 1 and 2.

26. Clip name display

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

27. Focus assist indicator

Displays a detection frame (focus area marker) indicating the area for detection of degree of

focus, and a level bar (focus assist indicator) indicating the degree of focus within that area.

28. Time data display

Displays the remaining recording/playback time, timecode, user bits, etc., as selected by the DISPLAY switch (page 8).

29. SD card indicator for saving configuration

data

Displays the state of the SD card (for saving configuration data) inserted in the UTILITY SD card slot.

Icon Media state

– SD card not inserted or not mounted

SD card mounted

Mounted SD card is protected

SD card mounting

(flashing)

30. SDI output REC trigger indicator

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

31. ALAC indicator

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

32. AE (auto iris) mode indicator

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

Icon Meaning

Backlight mode

Standard mode

Spotlight mode

33. Auto focus mode indicator (when an auto

focus lens is attached only)

Displays the focus adjustment mode of the camcorder.

AF (auto focus)

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MF (manual focus)

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MF* (manual focus with MF assist function on)



Full MF (full manual focus)

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34. ND filter indicator

Displays the position number of the currently selected ND filter (page 5). When “Electrical CC” is assigned to an assignable switch, the position (A/B/C/D) of the electrical CC filter is displayed on the right of the ND filter indicator (1 to 4).

35. Gain indicator

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

36.

Shutter mode/shutter speed indicator/Flash Band Reduce status indicator

Displays the shutter mode or shutter speed.

“Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 40)

If Flash Band Reduce (page 100) is set to On in the Operation menu, FBR is displayed when the shutter is in a non-operating state.

37. White balance mode indicator

Displays the currently selected white balance automatic adjustment memory. ATW: ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) mode W:A: Memory A mode W:B: Memory B mode W:C: Memory C mode W:P: Preset mode

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3200K: Appears when an assignable switch

assigned with Color Temp SW 3200K is on

4300K: Appears when an assignable switch

assigned with Color Temp SW 4300K is on

5600K: Appears when an assignable switch

assigned with Color Temp SW 5600K is on

6300K: Appears when an assignable switch

assigned with Color Temp SW 6300K is on

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Preparing a Power Supply

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

BP-FLX75 Lithium-ion Battery Pack

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[CAUTION]

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. When you dispose of the battery, you must obey the law in the relative area or country.

Using a Battery Pack

Press the battery pack against the back of the camcorder, aligning the line on the side of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder. Then slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow aligns with the line on the camcorder. To detach the battery pack, pull the battery pack up by holding the release button in.

[Notes]

If the battery pack is not attached correctly, the terminals



may become damaged. During recording and playback (while the ACCESS lamp



on the right-side panel is lit in blue and the ACCESS lamp in the card slot section is lit in orange), be careful never to remove the battery pack. Doing so may corrupt the data recorded on the card. Make sure to power the camcorder off before replacing



the battery pack.

For details on the battery charging procedure, refer to the battery charger operation manual.

Note on using the battery pack

A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged.

Using AC Power

Mount an AC-DN2B/DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply.

When a BP-FLX75 Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for approximately 150 minutes.

[WARNING]

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

[Note]

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

Before use, charge the battery pack with a charger suitable for each battery.

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Attaching a Viewfinder

[CAUTION]

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

A viewfinder is available separately. This section describes attachment of the CBK-VF02 as an example.

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

Attaching a Viewfinder

[Note]

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

Be sure to the power off the camcorder before coupling



the viewfinder connector to the camcorder’s VF connector (26-pin). If you make this connection when the camcorder power is on, the viewfinder may not function properly. Couple the viewfinder connector firmly to the



camcorder’s VF connector (26-pin). If the coupling is loose, noise may appear on the video or the tally light may not operate properly.

1 [1] Loosen the viewfinder left-to-right

positioning ring, [2] attach the viewfinder to the viewfinder fitting shoe, and [3] tighten the viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring.

Slide stopper

2 Couple the viewfinder connector to the VF

connector (26-pin).

VF connector (26-pin)

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

Adjusting the Diopter

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

Diopter adjustment ring

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

Adjusting the Screen

Adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown below. Outlines: Adjust using the PEAKING knob. Contrast: Adjust using the CONTRAST knob. Brightness: Adjust using the BRIGHT knob.

the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder.

1 Loosen the front-to-back viewfinder

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

2 Using a 2.5 mm diameter hexagonal wrench,

detach the viewfinder slide assembly.

Hex socket bolts

[1]

[2]

Left-to-right positioning ring

[3]

Attaching the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket

By fitting an optional BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket, you can rotate the viewfinder out of

Viewfinder slide assembly

3 Attach the BKW-401 with the supplied bolts.

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Bolts supplied with the BKW-401

4 Adjust the front-to-back position so that the

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

Adjust position so that arm does not touch handle

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Using the Camcorder for the First Time

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

For details about menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 88).

Setting the Time Zone

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

1 Select Operation >Time Zone >Time Zone in

the setup menu.

2 Select the time zone to use.

Setting the Date and Time of the Internal Clock

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

1 Select Maintenance >Clock Set >Date in the

setup menu. The Date screen appears.

3 Turn the MENU knob to set the year, month, or

day, and then press the knob.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the remaining

digits.

5 Press the SET button.

The internal clock is set to the date set in steps

2 to 4.

Next, set the time.

6 Select Maintenance >Clock Set >Time in the

setup menu. The Time screen appears.

7 Set the time in the same way as when setting

the date.

8 Press the SET button.

The time is registered in the internal clock.

To cancel the setting, press the Cancel button.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select the year, month,

or day, and then press the knob. The selected year, month, or day becomes editable.

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Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

[Note]

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

Attaching a Lens

The lens is available separately. This section describes an example lens attachment.

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

1 Push the lens locking lever up and remove the

lens mount cap from the lens mount.

2 Align the center pin on the lens with the

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

3 Holding the lens in place, push the lens

locking lever down to lock the lens.

[CAUTION]

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

Lens mount securing rubber

4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector. 5 Secure the lens cable with the cable clamp.

If an aberration correction lens is attached

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

1) The aberration correction function does not operate if Maintenance >Camera Config >ALAC in the setup menu is set to Off.

Starting the camcorder with an

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

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

Approx. 3 m (10 ft.)

[Notes]

If you use a subject with insufficient contrast, or move the



camcorder or subject during adjustment, this will cause an adjustment error. Place the subject (the flange focal length adjustment



chart) so that it appears at the center of the screen at the telephoto end. Arrange it so that no nearby object (no object closer to the camera than the chart) enters the screen at the wide-angle end.

1 Set the iris to manual. 2 Place the supplied flange focal length

adjustment chart about 3 m (10 ft) in front of the camera.

3 Open the iris.

The depth-of-field is reduced when the iris is open, making adjustment easier.

5 Use manual or power zoom to set the lens to

telephoto.

6 Point the camcorder at the chart by turning

the focus ring and focus on it.

7 Set the zoom ring to wide angle. 8 Turn the F.f or F.B ring until the chart is in

focus, being careful not to disturb the focus ring.

9 Repeat steps 5 to 8 until the chart stays in

focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto.

10 Tighten the F.f or F.B ring fixing screws.

4 Loosen the fixing screws on the F.f or F.B ring

(flange focal length adjustment ring).

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Preparing the Audio Input System

Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector

You can attach a stereo microphone (available separately) to the microphone holder of the viewfinder (available separately). This section describes an example microphone attachment.

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

1 Loosen the screw and open the microphone

holder clamp.

Microphone holder clamp

[1]

[2]

[2] [3]

[1]

3 Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN

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

connectors, using an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder. Supported microphones: ECM-674/678 electret

condenser microphone

For details about attaching the microphone holder and microphone, refer to the instruction manual of each product.

Attaching a Wireless Receiver

To use a Sony wireless microphone system, power the camcorder off and then attach a wireless receiver.

DWR-S02D Digital Wireless Receiver



WRR-855S, URX-S03D UHF Synthesized Tuner



Unit

For details about attaching a wireless receiver, refer to the instruction manual of each product.

Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment

With the XLR connection automatic detection

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function switched on: When a cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector, the input from that connector is automatically selected for audio recording, regardless of the setting of the AUDIO IN CH1/

CH2 switch. The XLR connection automatic detection function can be switched on/off using Maintenance >Audio >Rear XLR Auto in the setup menu.

[4]

[2][1]

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

[3]

2 Place the microphone in the microphone

holder.

[1] Place the microphone in the holder so that

“UP” is at the top.

[2] Close the microphone holder. [3] Tighten the screw.

4 Secure the microphone cable with the cable

clamp.

Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors

You can connect up to two monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2

1 Connect the audio output connector of the

audio equipment that supplies the line input signal to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector.

2 Set the AUDIO IN selector for the channel to

which the audio signal source is connected to LINE.

XLR connection automatic detect function

With the XLR connection automatic detection



function switched off (the factory default setting): Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to REAR for the channels to which the audio equipment is connected.

2. Preparation

000

Attaching and Adjusting Peripheral Devices

[Note]

Mounting on a Tripod

1 Attach the optional VCT-14/U14 Tripod

Adaptor to the tripod.

2 Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.

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

Connecting a Video Light

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

1 Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting.

1,3

Pull up the strap to lock the fitting.

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

3 Make sure that the camcorder is securely

attached by moving it back and forth.

To remove the camcorder from the tripod attachment, hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow.

Red button

Lever

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

If you connect the video light to the LIGHT



connector on the camcorder and set the LIGHT switch to AUTO, you can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop recording on this camcorder. The output of the LIGHT connector on the



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

[Notes]

Do not connect video lights with power consumption of



50 W or greater. The brightness or color temperature of the light will



change when the voltage (supplied through the DC IN connector or from the battery pack) is less than 12 V.

To attach a video light, fit the video light to the accessory shoe on the camcorder grip, and connect the video light cable to the LIGHT connector.

[Note]

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

Clip

2 Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting

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

To remove the shoulder strap, refer to the following diagram.

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

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

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

Shoulder pad

1 Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder

pad to unlock the shoulder pad.

2 Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward

until it is in the most convenient position.

3 Bring down the lever to lock the shoulder pad

in the selected position.

2. Preparation

000

Handling SxS Memory Cards

This camcorder records video and audio on SxS memory cards (not supplied) loaded into one or both of its memory card slots. In addition to SxS memory cards, you can also use XQD memory cards (not supplied) with the QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adaptor (optional) or SDXC/SDHC cards (not supplied) with the MEADSD02 Media Adaptor (optional) in the camcorder to make recordings. The file system supported by each type of media is given below.

Memory card File system

exFAT UDF FAT

SxS memory cards Yes Yes No

XQD memory cards Yes Yes No

SDXC cards Yes No No

SDHC cards No No Yes

About SxS Memory Cards

trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

[Note]

Use SxS PRO+ memory cards when recording in XAVC-I 3840×2160P.

Inserting SxS Memory Cards

1 Slide the cover to the left to open. 2 Insert an SxS memory card into a card slot.

Slot A

Slot B

Slot A access indicator

Slot B access indicator

Indicator Slot status

Lights in orange

Lights in green

Not lit No SxS memory card is loaded.

Accessing the SxS memory card (lights during data reading and writing)

Standby (the loaded SxS memory card is ready for recording or playback)

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

Press the button once to release the lock.

2 Press the EJECT button again to eject the card.

[Note]

When you press the EJECT button, take care not to impede the SxS memory card. If the movement of the SxS memory card is impeded, the lock may fail to release.

SxS memory cards

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

SxS PRO+ series SxS PRO series SxS-1 series

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

SxS, SxS PRO+, SxS PRO, and SxS-1 are



trademarks of Sony Corporation. The ExpressCard label and logo are the



property of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and are licensed to Sony Corporation. All other

[Note]

Make sure to insert the SxS card in the correct orientation. Hold the card with the arrow on one side facing the direction shown in the diagram, and then insert the card.

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

3 Close the cover.

ACCESS indicator status

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

Ejecting SxS Memory Cards

1 Open the cover, and then press the EJECT

button to release the lock and extract the button.

[Note]

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

2. Preparation: Handling SxS Memory Cards

000

Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Use

When SxS memory cards are loaded in both slot A and slot B, you can press the SLOT SELECT button to select the SxS memory card to use. When the remaining recording time on the recording SxS memory card falls below 60 seconds, the remaining capacity indicator for the corresponding media slot flashes on the viewfinder screen to indicate that the camcorder will switch SxS memory cards soon. Subsequently, the camcorder switches automatically to the other card when the selected card becomes full, and recording continues.

[Notes]

The SLOT SELECT button is disabled during playback. The



memory cards are not switched even if you press the button. Button operations are enabled when a thumbnail screen (page 79) is displayed. In 1-slot Simul Rec mode, recording may not be able to



continue after switching cards if the next card already has 200 or more clips.

Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards

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

[Note]

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

1 Select Operation >Format Media in the setup

menu.

2 Select Media(A) (slot A) or Media(B) (slot B). 3 Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then

press the knob. A confirmation screen prompting whether to format the card appears.

4 Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute] on the

confirmation message screen, then press the knob. Formatting begins. During formatting, a message is displayed, and the ACCESS indicator is lit orange. When formatting ends, a completion message appears. Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

If formatting fails

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

[Notes]

Formatting a memory card erases all data, including



recorded video data and setup files. Use the format function of this camcorder to format SxS



memory cards for use on this camcorder. The formats of cards formatted on other devices are not recognized as valid formats, making it necessary to format them again on this camcorder.

Formatting while recording

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

[Notes]

Formatting is not supported during 1-slot Simul Rec,



during playback, or when the thumbnail screen is displayed. During formatting, recording to an SxS memory card



loaded in the other card slot cannot be started.

Checking the Remaining Recording Time

You can check the remaining capacity of the SxS memory cards loaded in the two slots by checking the recording media remaining capacity indicator in the viewfinder. The remaining recording time is calculated from the remaining capacity of the media in each slot and the current video format (recording bit rate), and is displayed in units of minutes. You can check the remaining capacity on a bar graph by displaying the Media Status screen (page 15).

[Note]

A mark appears when a memory card is write protected.

When to exchange SxS memory cards

The warning message “Media Near Full” appears,



the WARNING indicator and the REC indication on the viewfinder screen flash, and the buzzer sounds when the total remaining recording time of the two memory cards falls to five minutes during recording. Exchange one of the cards for media with available recording capacity. If you continue recording, the message “Media



Full” appears and recording stops when the total remaining recording time falls to 0.

[Note]

About up to 600 clips can be recorded on one SxS memory card. The display of remaining recording time changes to “0” and the message “Media Full” appears when the clip limit is reached.

Restoring SxS Memory Cards

If for any reason an error should occur in a memory

card, the card must be restored before use. When you load an SxS memory card that needs to be restored, a message appears in the viewfinder to ask whether you want to restore it. To execute the restore, turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], and then press the knob. The restoration starts. During restoration, a message is displayed, and the ACCESS indicator is lit orange. When restoration ends, a completion message appears. Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

If restoration fails

Write protected SxS memory cards and cards on



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



have occurred may become usable if they are reformatted. In some cases, some clips can be restored while



others cannot. The restored clips can be played normally. If the message “Could not Restore Some Clips”



keeps appearing after repeated attempts at restoration, it may be possible to restore the SxS memory card with the following procedure.

[1] Use the application software (page 162)

to copy the required clips to another SxS memory card.

[2] Format the unusable SxS memory card on

the camcorder.

[3] Copy the required clips back to the newly

formatted SxS memory card.

2. Preparation

000

Handling SD Cards for Saving Configuration Data

The following SD cards can be used for saving configuration data.

SDHC memory cards UHS, Capacity: 4 to 32 GB)

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

(Speed Class: 4 to 10, non-

Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards

1 Select Operation >Format Media >SD Card

(Utility) in the setup menu. A confirmation screen prompting whether to format the card appears.

2 Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then

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

[Note]

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

Checking the Remaining Capacity

You can check the remaining capacity on an SD card on the Media Status screen (page 15). To use an SD card formatted on the camcorder in the slot of another device, make a backup of the card, then reformat the card in the device to be used.

2. Preparation

000

Using a Media Adaptor

[Notes]

For professional applications, the use of other media will



not provide the same high reliability and durability that is obtained using SxS memory cards. Not all memory cards are guaranteed to work with this



camcorder. For compatible memory cards, contact your Sony dealer.

XQD Memory Cards

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

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

[Notes]

High-speed playback may not be properly achieved with



an XQD memory card. High frame rate recording in XAVC-I 3840×2160P and



XAVC-L 3840×2160P may fail, depending on the media used, if an unsupported media error message appears. Slow motion recording using the Slow & Quick Motion



recording function cannot be used with an XQD memory card.

Formatting (initializing)

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

1 Select Operation >Format Media in the setup

menu.

2 Select Media(A) (slot A) or Media(B) (slot B). 3 Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then

press the knob. A confirmation screen prompting whether to format the card appears.

4 Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute] on the

[Note]

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

Connection between the camcorder and a computer

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

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

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

SD Cards

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

[Note]

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

The following SD cards are supported. SDXC memory cards (SD speed class: Class 10) SDHC memory cards (SD speed class: Class 10)

1) Supported if the file system is exFAT.

2) Supported if the file system is FAT.

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

[Notes]

High-speed playback may not be properly achieved with



an SD card. Recording and playback using SD cards is not supported



when shooting in XAVC-I or XAVC-L 3840×2160P format. Slow motion recording using the Slow & Quick Motion



recording function cannot be used with an SDXC card.

Formatting (initializing)

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

1 Select Operation >Format Media in the setup

menu.

2 Select Media(A) (slot A) or Media(B) (slot B). 3 Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then

press the knob. A confirmation screen prompting whether to format the card appears.

4 Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute] on the

[Note]

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

Connection between the camcorder and a computer

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

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

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

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Sony PXW-Z450 User Manual

Table of Contents

1. Overview

Name and Function of Parts

Screen Display

2. Preparation

Preparing a Power Supply

Attaching a Viewfinder

Using the Camcorder for the First Time

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

Preparing the Audio Input System

Attaching and Adjusting Peripheral Devices

Handling SxS Memory Cards

Handling SD Cards for Saving Configuration Data

Using a Media Adaptor