Sony SRW-9000 Operating Guide

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SRW-9000

HD-SDI EXPANSION BOARD

HKSR-9001

PICTURE CACHE BOARD

HKSR-9002

FILTER SERVO UNIT

HKSR-9004

SRW-9000 (SY) 4-160-062-05 (1)

Sony Corporation

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OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 4)

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

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

— Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For the customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)

This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this SRW-9000/HD Camcorder is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/ EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Con la presente Sony Corporation dichiara che questo SRW-9000/HD Camcorder è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Per ulteriori dettagli, si prega di consultare il seguente URL: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/

Por medio de la presente Sony Corporation declara que el SRW-9000/HD Camcorder cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Para mayor información, por favor consulte el siguiente URL: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/

Hierbij verklaart Sony Corporation dat het toestel SRW-9000/HD Camcorder in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Nadere informatie kunt u vinden op: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/

Härmed intygar Sony Corporation att denna SRW-9000/HD Camcorder står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/ 5/EG. För ytterligare information gå in på följande hemsida: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Sony Corporation declara que este SRW9000/HD Camcorder está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Para mais informacoes, por favor consulte a seguinte URL: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/

Sony Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento SRW-9000/HD Camcorder je ve shode se základními požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES. Podrobnosti lze získat na následující URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Sony Corporation kinnitab käesolevaga seadme SRW-9000/HD Camcorder vastavust 1999/5/EÜ direktiivi põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Üksikasjalikum info: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/

Undertegnede Sony Corporation erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr SRW-9000/HD Camcorder overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. For yderligere information gå ind på følgende hjemmeside: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/

Sony Corporation vakuuttaa täten että SRW9000/HD Camcorder tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Halutessasi lisätietoja, käy osoitteessa: http:/ /www.compliance.sony.de/

Sony Corporation erklærer herved at utstyret SRW-9000/HD Camcorder er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. For flere detaljer, vennligst se: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/

For the customers in Taiwan only

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.

Une pression acoustique excessive en provenance des écouteurs ou du casque peut provoquer une baisse de l’acuité auditive. Pour utiliser ce produit en toute sécurité, évitez l’écoute prolongée à des pressions sonores excessives.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

Pour les clients au Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Pour les clients en Europe

Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC) émise par la Commission de la Communauté européenne. La conformité à cette directive implique la conformité aux normes européennes suivantes:

• EN55103-1 : Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)

• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)

Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les environnements électromagnétiques suivants : E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4

(environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision).

Par la présente Sony Corporation déclare que l’appareil SRW-9000/HD Camcorder est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Pour toute information complémentaire, veuillez consulter l’URL suivante: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/

Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez consulter les adresses indiquées dans les documents de service ou de garantie séparés.

WARNUNG

Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.

• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung)

• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (Störfestigkeit)

Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen Umgebungen: E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).

Hiermit erklärt Sony Corporation, dass sich das Gerät SRW-9000/HD Camcorder in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Weitere Informationen erhältlich unter: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/

Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden Sie sich bitte an die in den separaten Kundendienst- oder Garantiedokumenten aufgeführten Anschriften.

Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.

Zu hoher Schalldruck von Ohrhörern und Kopfhörern kann Gehörschäden verursachen. Um dieses Produkt sicher zu verwenden, vermeiden Sie längeres Hören bei sehr hohen Schalldruckpegeln.

Für Kunden in Europa

Dieses Produkt besitzt die CEKennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMVRichtlinie der EG-Kommission. Angewandte Normen:

Chapter 1 Overview

Features ...................................................................................................... 11

Example System Configuration................................................................ 13

Locations and Functions of Parts............................................................. 15

Front Panel ...................................................................................... 15

Left Side.......................................................................................... 16

Right Side........................................................................................ 17

Display/Menu Operations Section .................................................. 18

Rear Panel ....................................................................................... 19

Upper Panel..................................................................................... 20

Control Panel................................................................................... 20

Display ............................................................................................ 25

AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional)..................................................... 27

Chapter 2 Preparations

Connecting a Power Supply...................................................................... 28

Using a Battery Pack....................................................................... 28

Using AC Power ............................................................................. 29

Turning on the Power...................................................................... 29

Checking the Power and Voltage.................................................... 29

Mounting the Lens..................................................................................... 30

Attaching the Viewfinder .......................................................................... 32

Connecting Audio Input............................................................................ 33

Using a Microphone........................................................................ 33

Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment....................................... 33

Connecting an Audio Multiplexer (MUX) to the AUX IN Connector

(When Using the HKSR-9001)................................................. 34

Mounting on a Tripod ............................................................................... 35

Attaching the Control Panel ..................................................................... 36

Attaching the AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional)....................................... 38

Setting the Built-in Clock.......................................................................... 39

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Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments and Settings

Selecting the Basic Operation Mode ........................................................ 40

Overview of the Basic Operation Modes........................................ 40

Switching between the Basic Operation Modes.............................. 40

Basic Settings with the Subdisplay........................................................... 41

Basic Operations in the Subdisplay................................................. 41

Shutter Settings ............................................................................... 42

Using the Ramp Function................................................................ 45

Selecting the Video Formats........................................................... 46

Displaying the Filter Status............................................................. 47

Selecting Gain, Color Temperature, and White Balance Values .... 47

Selecting a Lens File....................................................................... 49

Checking the Operating Status of the VTR Module....................... 49

Checking Timecode and the Remaining Tape Time....................... 49

Setting the Timecode Generator Value to XX:00:00:00................. 50

Checking the Power Voltage and Selecting the Fan Mode............. 50

Character Data On and Off ............................................................. 51

Assigning Functions to Assignable Buttons/Switch....................... 51

Adjusting the Brightness of the Subdisplay.................................... 52

Selecting Gamma Tables................................................................. 52

Selecting Pages to Display in the Subdisplay ................................. 53

Adjusting the Black Balance..................................................................... 54

Adjusting the White Balance (in Custom Mode) .................................... 55

Setting the Camera Outputs ..................................................................... 56

Selecting Video Output Signals for the Connectors ....................... 56

Setting the Monitor Picture............................................................. 57

Outputting Color Bars..................................................................... 59

Outputting Rec Trigger Signals ...................................................... 60

Viewing Settings and Indications in the Viewfinder .............................. 61

Viewing the Basic Status ................................................................ 61

Viewing the ABNORMAL <!> Display......................................... 63

Viewing the FUNCTION (Format/Switch Function)/SYSTEM

(System Settings/FILTER ASSIGN) Display........................... 64

Specifying and Displaying Markers................................................ 65

Making Viewfinder Detail Adjustments......................................... 66

Displaying Zebra Patterns............................................................... 66

Specifying and Displaying Cursors................................................. 67

Checking the Power Supply Voltage .............................................. 68

Detailed Function Settings ........................................................................ 69

Setting the Gain.......................................................................................... 70

Detailed Shutter Settings........................................................................... 71

Restoring Factory Default Settings .......................................................... 72

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Selecting the Gamma................................................................................. 73

Using the Standard Gamma ............................................................ 73

Using HyperGamma........................................................................ 73

Using S-LOG .................................................................................. 74

Using User Gamma......................................................................... 75

Inverting the Camera Picture................................................................... 76

Display Settings.......................................................................................... 76

Detailed Video Format Settings................................................................ 77

Setting the Video Format in the Camera Menu .............................. 77

Setting the Video Format in the VTR Menu................................... 78

Relation between Playback and Recording Signals and Video Monitor

Output Signals........................................................................... 79

Power Saving Mode ................................................................................... 81

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback

About Cassettes.......................................................................................... 82

Loading and Unloading Cassettes................................................... 82

Preventing Accidental Erasure........................................................ 83

Recording.................................................................................................... 83

Setting System Signal Format......................................................... 83

Making Audio Signal Settings ........................................................ 85

Setting Recording Audio Levels..................................................... 86

Making Timecode and User Bits Settings....................................... 87

Shooting .......................................................................................... 90

Continuous Recording..................................................................... 90

Playback – Checking the Recording ........................................................ 92

Preparing for Playback.................................................................... 92

Checking the Last Three Seconds of the Recording –Recording

Review ...................................................................................... 93

Checking the Recording on a Color Video Monitor –Playback in

Color ......................................................................................... 93

Checking the Camera Picture on the Viewfinder and/or Color Video

Monitor ..................................................................................... 94

Chapter 5 Memory Recording (With HKSR-9002 Installed)

Timer Rec ................................................................................................... 95

Manual Timer Rec........................................................................... 95

Auto Timer Rec............................................................................... 96

Cache Rec ................................................................................................... 97

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Chapter 6 SR Motion (With HKSR-9002 Installed)

Overview..................................................................................................... 99

Overview of SR Motion Recording/Playback................................. 99

Operation Flow.............................................................................. 101

Target Frame Frequencies and Signal Formats............................. 101

Select FPS Function................................................................................. 106

Relation Between the Number of Frames Shot and the Number of

Playback Frames (Outline of Select FPS)............................... 106

Using the Select FPS Function...................................................... 107

Using the Ramp Function.............................................................. 110

Interval Frame Function......................................................................... 113

Relation Between the Number of Frames Shot and the Frame interval

(Outline of Interval Frame)..................................................... 114

Using the Interval Frame Function ............................................... 115

Using the Ramp Function.............................................................. 117

Chapter 7 Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Camera Menu Configuration ................................................................. 121

Basic Camera Menu Operations ............................................................ 123

Displaying Setting Pages............................................................... 124

Setting Menu Items ....................................................................... 125

Camera Menu List................................................................................... 127

OPERATION Menu...................................................................... 127

PAINT Menu................................................................................. 141

MAINTENANCE Menu............................................................... 150

FILE Menu.................................................................................... 161

DIAGNOSIS Menu....................................................................... 166

Editing the USER Menu.......................................................................... 167

Creating New Pages...................................................................... 167

Returning the USER Menu to the Factory Defaults...................... 170

VTR Menu Operations............................................................................ 170

Displaying VTR Menus ................................................................ 170

Changing Menu Settings............................................................... 170

VTR Menu List ........................................................................................ 172

TC (Timecode) Setup Menu.......................................................... 172

VIDEO Setup Menu...................................................................... 174

AUDIO Setup Menu ..................................................................... 175

SYSTEM Setup Menu................................................................... 177

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Chapter 8 Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data

File Configuration.................................................................................... 185

List of Items Stored in Files .................................................................... 187

File Operations......................................................................................... 189

Using a “Memory Stick”............................................................... 189

Storage and Retrieval of the Operator File ................................... 190

Registration and Retrieval of Lens Files....................................... 190

Storage and Retrieval of the Scene Files....................................... 191

Storage and Retrieval of Reference Files...................................... 192

Reading User Gamma Curves....................................................... 193

Reading User MLUT Files............................................................ 193

Storing OHB Files......................................................................... 193

Resetting to the Factory Defaults.................................................. 194

Appendixes

Using the RM-B750.................................................................................. 196

Connection .................................................................................... 196

Operating the Camera Menu ......................................................... 196

Monitoring the Camera Image ...................................................... 197

Warning System....................................................................................... 198

Warning/Error Messages........................................................................ 200

Warning and Error Messages Related to the Camera Module...... 200

Error Messages Related to the VTR Module................................ 201

Warning Messages Related to the VTR Module........................... 202

Precautions............................................................................................... 205

About a “Memory Stick” ........................................................................ 206

Maintenance and Inspections ................................................................. 207

Head Cleaning............................................................................... 207

Condensation................................................................................. 207

Note About the Battery Terminal.................................................. 207

About Recording/Playback Formats...................................................... 208

What Are Dual Link and 3G? ................................................................ 210

MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE ....................... 212

Specifications............................................................................................ 212

Lip Sync Compensation .......................................................................... 215

Index.......................................................................................................... 216

Table of Contents

Chapter1 Overview

Features

The SRW-9000 is an HDCAM SR format integrated camcorder. It combines the high quality and high performance of HDCAM SR recording with the superior mobility of a compact camcorder. Its features and performance make it ideal for shooting in situations ranging from movie and commercial production to studio programming, television dramas, and documentaries.

Superior Picture Quality and High Performance

High-performance digital recording in HDCAM SR format

The SRW-9000 (called “this unit” below), records and plays back component video signals that comply with the MPEG-4 Studio Profile, an international video signal compression standard. It supports the standard 440 Mbps recording format of the SRW series (HDCAM SR VTRs), and also a double-speed 880 Mbps recording

It records up to 12 channels of

format. uncompressed audio signals (24 bits, sampling frequency 48 kHz).

1) Double-speed recording Double-speed recording is realized by doubling the standard drum rotation and tape transport speeds, allowing twice as much data to be recorded per unit of time. This enables recording of high-quality formats such as 1080/50P and 59.94P, and recording in RGB 4:4:4 HQ mode.

3CCD imaging system with 2/3-inch progressive CCDs and 14-bit A/D converter

The unit delivers high image quality through a 3CCD imaging system with 2/3-inch progressive CCDs and a 14-bit A/D converter. The maximum dynamic range is 800%.

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Multi frame rate support

The unit supports a variety of 1080 formats for the production of high-end content such as movies, commercials, and broadcast programming.

• 1080 × 1920 (progressive) formats:

23.98PsF/24PsF/25PsF/29.97PsF/50P/59.94P

• 1080 × 1920 (interlaced) formats: 50i/59.94i

RGB 4:4:4 shooting and recording

Because of its high compatibility with computer graphics and digital compositing systems, the RGB 4:4:4 format opens up a wide range of creative possibilities for applications such as movie-making and commercial production. The unit offers the same S-LOG gamma as with the F35/F23 Digital Cinematography Camera, thus ensuring wide dynamic range shooting.

User Gamma function

This unit inherits the User Gamma function of the HDW-F900R HD Camcorder. This allows you to load gamma curves created with the CvpFileEditor. The User Gamma function allows you to capture a look that expresses your creative intentions.

Design and Shape

Compact body and low power consumption

This unit is about two times lighter than previous HDCAM SR recording systems, and consumes only about half as much power. Its compact size and light weight enable capture by small camera crews. Like prev ious HDCAM camcorders, it can be powered by Sony BP-GL95 lithium ion battery packs.

High compatibility with film camera accessories

Using the supplied riser plate, you can connect industry standard ARRIFLEX movie camera accessories such as bridge plates, matte boxes, and follow focus units. Instead of the riser plate, you can also attach the supplied V-shoe plate. This allows you to use the optional VCT-14 Tripod Attachment to mount the unit on a tripod.

Features

Assignable buttons/switch

The unit is equipped with 10 assignable buttons/

Chapter 1 Overview

switch on the side panel. For easier operation during shooting, you can assign frequently used functions to these switches. You can also assign basic VTR control functions such as STOP, PLAY, and REW, which allows you to control tape transport without using the control panel.

Rich Selection of Functions

Two operation modes: Cine and Custom

This unit offers two operation modes: Cine mode, for film-like shooting, with adjustments normally being made in post production, and Custom mode, for users who wish to obtain a specific look by adjusting parameters on the set.

Monitor output functions

The unit provides a wide range of monitor output functions, including mixing of characters and markers into monitor output, mixing of camera and playback video, and separate gammas for monitor and main line.

Down converter

A down converter is provided as a standard feature, allowing you to monitor camera and V TR playback video as SD composite on an SD monitor.

1.5G Dual link output

Installation of the optional HKSR-9001 in this unit enables output of 1.5G Dual Link signals (RGB 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 1080/50P).

3G HDSDI output

Installation of the HKSR-9001 enables output of 3G Single Link signals, equivalent to 1.5G Dual Link signals, over a single BNC cable.

SR Motion™

When the optional HKSR-9002 Picture Cache Board is installed, SR Motion is available on this unit. SR Motion allows you to obtain effects similar to overcranking and undercranking on film cameras by using HKSR-9002’s built-in memory while maintaining the high picture quality of HDCAM-SR (1920 × 1080) format. SR Motion is available in Select FPS mode. Select FPS enables variable-speed motion effects by changing the frame frequency during recording (Ramp function).

1) SR Motion is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Timer Rec

When the optional HKSR-9002 Picture Cache Board is installed, a Timer Rec function is available on this unit. This allows you to utilize the memory in the option board to shoot images at a specified interval. This enables time-lapse recording and recording over long periods.

Cache Rec

When the optional HKSR-9002 Picture Cache Board is installed, a Cache Rec function is available on this unit. This function captures about 200 frames of the video and audio that the camera is currently shooting (or about 10 0 frames in HQ mode) to the memory. Thus, when you press the recording start button (if the unit is in standby on mode and SR Motion is not being used), the recording starts with the data stored about 200 frames (or about 100 frames in HQ mode) before.

Shutter control

When adjusting the electronic shutter, you can display shutter settings as shutter angles (in degrees) or shutter speeds (in seconds).

Image inversion function

The image inversion function allows you to cancel out the image inversion that occurs when a cine-lens converter is used.

Monitoring and recording AUX inputs

Installing the optional HKSR-9001 allows monitoring and recording the 4:2:2 video signals input to the AUX IN connector. You can select the monitoring or recording target between the camera picture and the AUX inputs by menu setting.

Removable control panel

The control panel is independent of the unit, allowing it to be installed in the most convenient location in your operating environment. It can be held in the hand and operated like a remote controller.

AP-1 Assistant Panel (optional)

The optional AP-1 Assistant Panel provides the same functions as the control panel on the right side of the unit. It enables convenient control of basic camera operations such as shutter control (indication in degrees possible), gain and color temperature settings (selection of Tungsten and Daylight possible), timecode and tape remaining checks, control of character display, and

Features

assignment of functions to the assignable buttons/ switch.

Per-channel audio level adjustments

You can check peaks and adjust audio playback and recording levels independently on all 12 audio channels.

Example System Configuration

The figure below shows a camera system configured around this unit. In this manual, figures and explanations assume that you are using the optional HDVF-C30WR HD Electronic Viewfinder.

For more information about attaching, connecting, and using additional equipment and accessories, see Chapter 2 “Preparations” (page 28) as well as the operation manuals for the connected equipment.

AP-1 Assistant

Control panel

Main unit

Panel (optional)

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Riser plate

V-shoe plate

Viewfinder

Name Model name

HD Electronic Viewfinder

Viewfinder-related equipment

Name/purpose Magnification Part No.

Fog-proof filter — 1-547-341-11

Eyepiece (high magnification)

HDVF-20A/C30WR

–2.8D to +2.0D

Example System Configuration

A-8262-537-A

Name/purpose Magnification Part No.

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Eyepiece (low magnification)

Eyepiece (aberration compensation)

Eyepiece (×3 magnification)

–3.6D to –0.8D

–3.6D to +0.4D

–2.4D to +0.5D

Products for battery operation

Name Model name

Battery Pack BP-GL95

Battery Charger BC-L70/M150

Products for audio input

Name Model name

UHF Synthesized Tuner Un it

Microphone ECM-678/674

Microphone Holder CAC-12

HDSDI 4-Channel Analog Audio Embedder/ Disembedder

WRR-861

HD10AMA (AJA Video)

Products for AC power supply

Name Model name

AC Adaptor AC-DN2B/DN10

Data storage media

“Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Products for tripod mounting

Name Model name

Tripod Attachment VCT-14

Bridge Plate BP-8 (ARRIFLEX)

Expansion boards

Name Model name

HD-SDI Expansion Board

Picture Cache Board HKSR-9002

Filter Servo Unit HKSR-9004

HKSR-9001

A-8262-538-A

A-8267-737-A

A-8314-798-A

Remote control devices

Name Model1 name

Remote Control Unit RM-B150/B750

Video and audio output devices

Purpose Name

HD video output monitoring (HDSDI)

SD video output monitoring (TEST OUT)

Audio monitoring (EARPHONES)

HD video monitor

SD video monitor

Stereo headphones

External video recorders

Name/purpose Model name

HDSDI portable recorder/player

HDSDI portable digital video recorder (Dual Link)

nanoFlash (Convergent Design)

SRW-1/SRPC-1

Example System Configuration

Locations and Functions of Parts

Front Panel

a VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)

Connect an optional viewfinder.

b Viewfinder shoe

Attach an optional viewfinder. You can adjust the attachment position up and down.

For details, see “Attaching the Viewfinder” (page

32).

c Filter selector

The selector knobs switch between the unit’s built-in filters.

Filter selector (outer knob) settings and optical CC (color conversion) filter selection

Setting knob CC filter selection

A 3200K

B 4300K

C 5600K

D 6300K

Filter selector (inner knob) settings and ND filter selection

Setting knob ND filter selection

1 CLEAR

5CAP

ND 0.3 (

ND 0.6 (

ND 1.2 (

ND 1.8 (

/2ND)

/4ND)

/16ND)

/64ND)

You can use the filter label on the right side panel to check the filters that are selected by the various knob positions. When this selector is used, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds. When the optional HKSR-9 004 is installed, filters can be electrically switched by the subdisplay or the switch to which you have assigned the filter switching function.

For details, see “Adjusting the White Balance (in Custom Mode)” (page 55).

d LENS connector (12-pin)

If you mount an optional lens with a cable, connect the cable to this connector. You can control the functions of the lens through this connector.

Note

Do not connect a device whose maximum rated current is 1 A or higher to the LENS connector.

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e Lens mount cap

Cover the lens mount with this cap when a lens is not attached. The cover may be removed by rotating the lens fixing lever upward.

f Lens fixing lever

Push the lever downward to secure the lens in the lens mount. To remove the lens, pull up on the lever.

Locations and Functions of Parts

g Lens mount

Attach the lens. When no lens is mounted, keep

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the lens mount cap fitted for protection from dust.

For details, see “Mounting the Lens” (page 30).

e Power ON (])/OFF (1) switch and

indicator

Push the switch to the ON side to power the unit on (the indicator lights). Push it to the OFF side to power the unit off (the indicator goes out).

Left Side

Shoulder pads

a Cassette insertion slot

Insert cassettes.

For details, see “L oading and Unloading Cassettes” (page 82).

b CTRL (VTR) (control panel) connector

Connect the cable of the supplied control panel. A short cable is connected when the unit is shipped from the factory. You can exchange the short cable for the supplied extension cable.

For details, see “A ttaching the Control Panel” (pa ge

36).

f EARPHONES jack and LEVEL knob

Use the jack to attach earphones or stereo headphones equipped with a stereo miniplug, for use in monitoring audio during recording and playback. Adjust the audio level with the LEVEL knob. A warning sound is heard through the earphones or headphones when an error occurs.

Note

Some L-type mini plugs cannot be connected. Use a straight type mini plug.

For details on the warning tone, see “Warning System” (page 198).

g AUDIO indicator

Lights when the audio level meters (see page 25) exceed a certain level.

h HD SDI MON1 (HDSDI monitor output

1) connector (BNC type)

Output HDSDI signals for display on a monitor. You can select/set the output signals in the Camera menu ( see page 56). The same signals are output from the HD SDI MON2 connector on the rear panel.

i EXT I/O (external control) connector

(5-pin)

Use the connector for control via RS-232C.

c Measure hook/focus reference mark (φ)

For actual measurement of the distance from a subject, you can fix the end of a tape measure to the hook. A mark on the side panel (φ) indicates the reference focus position.

d CTRL (CAM) (assistant panel)

connector

Connect the cable of the optional AP-1 Assistant Panel.

For details, see “Attaching the AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional)” (page 38).

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Right Side

Display/menu operations section (page 18).

a Assignable buttons 5 to 8

You can assign frequently used functions to these buttons by menu settings. The following functions are assigned when the unit is shipped from the factory.

Switches Functions

5STOP

6PLAY

7REW

8F.FWD

For details, see “Assigning Functions to Assignable Buttons/Switch” (page 51).

b Filter label and assignable buttons N

and C

The filter label show the filters selected by the knobs of the front panel filter selector. You can use the Camera menu to assign functions to assignable buttons N and C. They are set to OFF (disabled) when the unit is shipped from the factory. When the optional HKSR-9004 is installed, the default values of the assignable buttons N and C are ND and CC respectively.

For details, see “Assigning Functions to Assignable Buttons/Switch” (page 51).

c LOCK switch

When slid to the right, locks the operation buttons on the right-side panel. If you wish, you can set this switch so that it locks all buttons except the RUN button. Make this setting on the <SUBDISPLAY 2> page (see page

121) of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu.

d Assignable 4/AUTO BLK BAL (auto

black balance) switch

Push the switch downward to the AUTO BLK BAL side to start the auto black balance adjustment. You can use the Camera menu to assign a function to the 4 position (upper position). This position is set to OFF (disabled) when the unit is shipped from the factory.

For details, see “Assigning Functions to Assignable Buttons/Switch” (page 51).

e RUN button and indicator

Starts and stops recording. The indicator lights during recording, and fla shes when low voltage or an error is detected.

For more information about the indicator operation, see “Warning/Error Messages” (page 200).

f “Memory Stick” slot

Allows you to insert a “Memory Stick”. The access lamp lights in red while the unit is writing or reading data to/from a “Memory Stick”. You can use “Memory Stick PRO” or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with this unit. (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media can be used without any adaptor.)

Note

When the access lamp is lit in red, do not insert/remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the unit.

See “File Configuration” ( page 185) for information about data files that can be handled with “Memory Stick” media.

For details on “Memory Stick” media, see “Using a “Memory Stick”” (page 189).

g Tripod screw holes

Two screw holes (for 3/8-inch camera screws) are provided on the bottom-side panel.

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h Riser plate/focus reference mark (φ)

This is a plate for attaching movie accessories. It

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has a mark to show the focus standard position. A wrench (2.5 mm) for use in attaching and detaching the viewfinder is stored inside. When you want to use a tripod with the optional VCT14 Tripod Attachment, exchange the riser plate for the supplied V-shoe plate.

See “To use the optional VCT-14 Tripod Attachment” (page 35) for more information about attaching the V-shoe plate.

i Assignable buttons 1 to 3

You can assign frequently used functions to these buttons by Camera menu settings. They are set to OFF (disabled) when the unit is shipped from the factory.

For details, see “Assigning Functions to Assignable Buttons/Switch” (page 51).

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state. When the Camera menu is not displayed, you can press this button to display information about the status of the unit in the subdisplay and viewfinder.

See “Viewing Settings and Indications in the Viewfinder” (page 61) for details about the status information that appears

c Subdisplay

Displays the Camera menu and unit settings. If you are using the optional AP-1 Assistant Panel, the same information appears in the subdisplay of the AP-1.

d PAGE button

In subdisplay screens, switches to the next page or confirms settings.

e MENU SEL (selection)/ENTER dial

In subdisplay and viewfinder screens, confirms settings. When the Camera menu is displayed in the subdisplay and viewfinder, turn the dial to select menu items.

Note

When you turn the dial, stop it at a position where you feel a click. If you force the dial to stop at a non-click position, the operating stability of the dial on the AP-1 side may be affected.

For details, see “Basic Operations in the Subdisplay” (page 41) or “Basic Camera Menu Operations” (page 123).

a VF (viewfinder) MENU/DISPLAY

button

Displays and hides menus in the subdisplay and viewfinder.

b CANCEL/STATUS button

Cancels settings made in the subdisplay and viewfinder, or returns the display to a previous

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f SET button

In subdisplay screens, returns to the previous page. When this button is held down for one second or longer, the screen enters settings modification mode.

Rear Panel

Setup >OTHERS (MAIN) >TC OUT in the VTR menu (see page 173).

f TEST OUT connector (BNC type)

Outputs an analog signal selected in the Camera menu (see page 56).

g DC OUT (DC power output) connector

(4-pin, male)

Supplies 12 V DC power. You can connect the power cord of the WRR-861 UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit to this connector.

h DC IN 11-17V (DC power input)

connector (4-pin)

Connect the DC power cord of an AC-DN2B/ DN10 AC Adaptor.

For details, see “Conn ecting a Power Supply” (page

28).

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a Battery attachment shoe

Attach a battery or AC adaptor.

For details, see “Co nnecting a Power Supply” (page

28).

b Tally indicator and ON/OFF switch

When the switch is set to ON, the tally indicator lights during recording. The indicator flashes when low voltage or an error is detected. You can set the switch to OFF to prevent the indicator from lighting or flashing.

See “Warning System” (page 198)” for more information about when the tally indicator flashes.

c GENLOCK IN (external sync signal

input) connector (BNC type)

Used for input of an external genlock signal (HD tri sync).

d TC IN (timecode input) connector

(BNC type)

Connect to the timecode output connector of a timecode generator, VTR, or other external device. Use this connector when you want to lock the internal timecode generator to external timecode.

e TC OUT (timecode output) connector

(BNC type)

Connect to the timecode input connector of a timecode reader, VTR, or other external device. The output signal depends on the setting of TC

i AUDIO IN (audio input) CH-1/CH-2

connectors (XLR type 3-pin, female type) and input selection switches

Input audio signals to the CH-1 and CH-2 connectors. Set the input selection switches according to the type of the connected signal source. LINE: When a line-level (+4 dBu) signal source

is connected

MIC: When an external microphone is connected

(no power is supplied.)

MIC +48V ON: When an external microphone is

connected (+48 V power is supplied.)

j HD SDI OUT A/B connectors (BNC

type) and ON/OFF switch (when the HKSR-9001 is installed)

When the switch is set to ON, HDSDI signals are output from the A and B connectors. When the switch is set to OFF, no signals are output.

See “What Are Dual Link and 3G?” (page 210) for more information about HDSDI signal output.

k REMOTE connector (8-pin)

Connect an external control device, such as the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit.

l AUX IN (auxiliary input) connector

(BNC type) (when the HKSR-9001 is installed)

1.5G single link (4:2:2 30PsF or less) HDSDI signals can be input to this connector and

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recorded. Connect an external device to increase the number of audio input channels, or to

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synchronize this unit to the output of an HD device. When you use this connector for HDSDI input, set SYSTEM Setup >FORMAT >INPUT SEL (see page 179) in the VTR menu to AUX Input.

m HD SDI MON2 (HDSDI monitor

output 2) connector (BNC type)

Use in the same way as the HD SDI MON1 connector on the left-side panel (see page 16).

Upper Panel

Control panel

(page 20)

c Assistant panel attachment screws

Attach the optional AP-1 Assistant Panel or the CAC-12 Microphone Holder.

For details, see “Attaching the AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional)” (page 38) or “Using a Microphone” (page 33).

d Cable holder attachment screws

Attach the supplied cable holder to hold the cable of the control panel o r the optional AP-1 Assistant Panel.

e Accessory attachment screw holes

You can attach accessories to the two screw holes

/8" × 1, 1/4" × 1).

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f EJECT button

Pressing this button opens the lid of the cassette insertion slot, allowing you to take out the inserted cassette.

Control Panel

The control panel is used mainly for control of the VTR module.

With control panel detached

a Lock release button

When removing the control panel, use this button.

For details, see “A ttaching the Control Panel” (pa ge

36).

b Handle

Use to carry the unit. You can attach an accessory to the seven screw

holes (

/8" × 4, 1/4" × 3) on the top of the handle. You can also attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder to the side of the handle.

For details, see “Using a Microphone” (page 33).

Locations and Functions of Parts

a VTR menu selection buttons

Select one of the VTR menus or the Camera menu to be shown on the display. HOME button: Displays the HOME screen. The

HOME screen displays audio levels, operating status, warnings, time data, and other information.

TC button: Displays the TC (timecode) Setup

menu (see page 172). This menu allows you to switch between LTC and VITC, to switch between DF and NDF, and to display timecode on an external monitor.

VIDEO button: Displays the VIDEO Setup

menu. The menu allows you to perform Camera menu operations (see page 123).

AUDIO button: Displays the AUDIO Setup

menu (see page 175). This menu allows you to make settings related to audio.

SYSTEM button: Displays the SYSTEM Setup

menu (see page 177). This menu allows you to make settings related to the entire system, such as recording format, power, and test signal output.

For details on VTR menus, see “VTR Menu List” (page 172).

b Display

Displays VTR menus, audio levels, warnings, operating status, time data, remaining tape time, and remaining battery power.

For details, see “Display” (page 25).

You can rotate the display to display it vertically (rotated 90 degrees to the left). To change the display, press the HOME button while holding the FUNC and BACK buttons down. To return the display to its original orientation, press the HOME button again while holding the FUNC and BACK buttons down.

When the KEY INHI item in the SYSTEM Setup menu is set to MAP, the operation buttons follow the settings of the LOCAL KEYMAP item.

d LIGHT switch

The backlight comes on when this is set to ON.

e ADJUST knob

Use to adjust audio levels, etc.

f SELECT/ENTER dial

When a menu is displayed, you can turn this dial to move the cursor, and press it to select and confirm settings.

g BACK button

When a menu is displayed, you can press this button to back up one level in the menu structure.

h Control panel connection cable

Connect to the CTRL (VTR) connector.

i EJECT button and indicator

Pressing the button opens the cover of the cassette insertion slot so that you can remove a cassette. The indicator lights during removal.

j FUNC (function) button and indicator

When the tape transport control buttons are pressed with this button held down, the functions of the buttons change. The indicator lights when the FUNC button is turned on.

For details, see “ qa Tape transport control buttons” (page 21).

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c KEY INHI (inhibit) switch

When the KEY INHI item (see page 180) in the SYSTEM Setup menu is set to ALL, setting this switch to ON disables operation buttons, to prevent misoperations due to accidental button operations.

ON: All operation buttons are disabled. OFF: During recording, only the STOP button

and PAUSE button are enabled. All buttons are enabled when the unit is not in recording mode.

Pressing the HOME button with this button held down switches the display at the bottom of the HOME screen.

For details, see “Display” (page 25).

k Tape transport control buttons

Use these buttons for tape transport operations.The functions of the buttons change when they are pressed together with the FUNC button.

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Name Pressed alone Pressed with FUNC button

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STOP button Stops tape transport.

Pressing this button while in standby on mode resets the still timer (see page 181). Pressing the button while in standby off mode puts the unit into standby on mode.

PLAY button and indicator Starts playback. (The indicator

lights during playback.) To start recording, press this button with the REC button held down.

Puts the unit into standby off mode.

Pressed with tape transport stopped:

Searches for the recording end point and then stops. When SYSTEM Setup >SERVO >EOS MODE in the VTR menu is set to “NORM” (factory default setting), rewinds for about five seconds and then plays for about 10 seconds. If the recording end point is located in that section, playback stops at that point and the unit enters recording pause mode. If the recording end point is not located in that section, playback continues for about 10 seconds and then stops. When SYSTEM Setup >SERVO >EOS MODE is set to “LONG”, the 10-second search time limit described above does not apply. Once playback starts, the search continues until the recording end point is found.

For details, see “Continuous recording in other cases” (page 90).

Pressed with recording paused: Plays back

the most recently recorded material, and then returns to recording pause mode (recording review). When SYSTEM Setup >SERVO >REC REVIEW in the VTR menu is set to “NORM” (factory default setting), one press of this button rewinds the tape about three seconds and then starts playback. You can keep the PLAY button pressed together with the FUNC button to rewind the tape as long as the buttons are held down (up to a maximum of 10 seconds), and then start playback. Recording review allows you to check whether the material was recorded correctly. When SYSTEM Setup >SERVO >REC REVIEW is set to “ALL”, one press of this button rewinds up to the beginning of the most recently recorded cut and then starts playback.

Note

Recording review is available when recording is paused after recording at least three seconds.

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Name Pressed alone Pressed with FUNC button

REC button and indicator Pressing PLAY button with this

button held down starts recording. (The indicator lights during recording.) Pressing the button with recording paused in standby off mode puts the unit into standby on mode. If you press this button during playback, fast forward, or rewind,

the unit enters E-E mode.

Temporarily memorizes the time data of the current position (Mark In). Mark In data is displayed in the format “IN: xx:xx:xx:xx” in the time data field of the display, and can be used for cueup.

Note

The Mark In data is only temporarily memorized in the unit’s internal memory. It is erased when you eject the cassette.

In this

mode you can monitor E-E signals

output from the HD SDI OUT A/B connectors or the HD SDI MON1/2 connectors.

REW (rewind) button and indicator

Rewinds the tape. (The indicator lights during rewinding, and goes out when the rewinding is finished.) When the REW button is pressed again during rewinding, the operation changes to search, in the same way as when the button is pressed together with the FUNC button (searching at the speed in effect when the most recent search was interrupted).

Executes reverse direction searches. With each press, the search speed changes in the order × 2 t × 5 t × 8 t × 2 normal

speed.... If a search is interrupted by another

operation, the next search is performed at the speed in effect at the time of the interruption.

Note

When you are using the unit at the 880 Mbps recording rate, × 8 normal speed search is disabled.

For details on recording rates, see FORMAT >SIGNAL in the SYSTEM Setup menu (page

178).

F FWD (fast forward) button and indicator

Fast forwards the tape. (The indicator lights during fast forwarding, and goes out when the fast forwarding is finished.) When the F FWD button is pressed again during fast forwarding, the operation changes to search, in the same way as when the button is pressed together with the FUNC button (searching at the speed in effect when the most recent search was interrupted).

Executes forward direction searches. With each press, the search speed changes in the order × 2 t × 5 t × 8 t × 2 normal

speed.... If a search is interrupted by another

operation, the next search is performed at the speed in effect at the time of the interruption.

Note

When you are using the unit at the 880 Mbps recording rate, × 8 normal speed search is disabled.

For details on recording rates, see FORMAT >SIGNAL in the SYSTEM Setup menu (page

178).

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Name Pressed alone Pressed with FUNC button

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PAUSE button and indicator

a) E-E mode: A state in which E-E (electric to electric) signals can be monitored. Commonly used to monitor the camera

picture or the input signal before either is recorded.

b) E-E signal: A signal which passes solely through internal circuitry, and not through pathways in which magnetic

conversion takes place, such as magnetic heads and tapes.

Pauses tape transport. (The indicator flashes during pause.) To resume tape transport, press the button again.

Cues up a time data position specified with FUNC+REC buttons or SYSTEM Setup >EDIT >IN POINT in the VTR menu and stops. The specified time data (Mark In data) is displayed in the format “IN: xx:xx:xx:xx” in the time data field of the display. Turning the ADJUST knob during the paused state performs jog search, and a shuttle still is displayed whenever you stop turning. The image and the TCR value may not always match. Press the PAUSE button again to return to the paused state.

Note

The Mark In data is only temporarily memorized in the unit’s internal memory. It is

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Display

When you press the HOME button with the FUNC button held down, sections 4 to 7 are replaced by the display shown in section 9.

This manual refers to the screen shown below as the HOME screen.

b Operation status and warnings

Display the operation status of the unit and warnings. The principal information items are as follows. TCR/TCG/UBR/UBG/CTL: Type of time data

being displayed.

LTC/VITC: When timecode is being displayed,

whether it is LTC or VITC.

INTRP: Indicates that timecode could not be

read accurately, and has been interpolated.

DF/NDF: Whether the system is in DF (drop

frame) or NDF (non-drop frame) mode.

EXT-LK: Timecode is locked to external

timecode.

KEY INHI: The KEY INHI switch is set to ON. REC INHI: The cassette is record inhibited. SRW-9000(E): Model name display. “E” shows

that an enhanced processor is installed, which allows recording in RGB 4:4:4 or 4:4:4 HQ 12bit format and using S-LOG gamma. When SYSTEM Setup >FORMAT >INPUT SEL in the VTR menu is set to “Aux Input” (with the optional HKSR-9001 installed), “9000(E)¦AUX” is displayed.

[1]/[2]: Option board installation status. “1”

represents the HKSR-9001, and “2” represents the HKSR-9002.

1) VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code): Timecode inserted into the vertical blanking interval. This type of timecode can be read even during very slow playback.

For details on warnings, see “Warning/Error Messages” (page 200).

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a Audio level meters

Display recording audio levels in recording and E-E modes. Display playback audio levels during playback.The indications in the top row show the audio input signal types. The numbers 1 to 12 at the bottom are the numbers of audio tracks on the tape.

c Time data

Displays time data for the current tape position. The type of time data is CTL

(tape running time), timecode, or user bits, as selected with TC Setup >TIMER SEL in the VTR menu (see page

172). When Mark In data has been set by the FUNC + REC buttons or SYSTEM Setup >EDIT >IN POINT in the VTR menu, it is displayed in the format “IN: xx:xx:xx:xx” beneath (right side) the time data for the current tape position. When no Mark In data has been set, “IN: --:--:--:--” appears. When TC Setup >OTHERS(MAIN) >LTC Delay and/or TC Setup >OTHERS(MAIN) >VITC Delay in the VTR menu are set to something other than “NO Delay”, “IN DLY:” appears beneath (to the left

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side) the time data of the current position and the LTC and/or VITC indicators light to indicate the

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item(s) set to something other than “NO Delay”.

1) CTL signal: This is a control signal consisting of a pulse signal recorded longitudinally on the tape for every frame of video.

d Status

Displays the unit’s control status (LOCAL), the POWER mode (EE), and the real time.

Upper row: Unit’s control status Middle row: POWER mode Lower row: Real time

e Signal format

Displays the format of recording signals.

f Channel condition/RF indicator

During playback, “CH.COND” appears and one of three bars (green, yellow, and red) lights to indicate the playback signal condition.

Green bar: Playback signal quality is good. Yel l o w b ar : Playback signal quality is degraded,

but playback is possible.

Red bar: Playback signal quality is degraded. If

this continues, head cleaning or internal

inspection is needed. During playback with manual tracking control, the “CH.COND” indication flashes in yellow (see page 93). “CH.COND” flashes during auto tracking operation. During recording, “RF” appears and a green bar or a red bar lights to indicate the recording signal condition. Normally the green bar lights. If a recording problem occurs, the red bar lights.

Green bar: Recording signal quality is good. Red bar: Recording signal quality is degraded. If

this continues, head cleaning or internal

inspection is needed.

g Remaining tape time

Displays the time remaining on the tape. “TOP” is displayed at the start of the tape, and “END” is displayed at the end. The time display flashes when the tape is within three minutes of the end.

h Battery level/external power supply

voltage and current

Displays the current power level of the battery pack. When the battery pack is fully charged, all seven segments light up. As the battery pack discharges, the segments go out from left to right.

When the battery pack is almost exhausted, the voltage indication and the tally indicator flash, and a warning tone sounds intermittently. When the battery pack is co mpletely exhausted, the tally indicator flashes at a higher rate and the warning tone sounds continuously.

For details, see “Warning System” (page 198).

The voltage actually used by the unit (slightly lower than the input voltage is shown.

For details on battery voltage and so on, see “Checking the Power and Voltage” (page 29).

i Signal formats

When you press the HOME button with the FUNC button held down, displays the system (SYS), playback (PB), and monitor (MON) output signal formats, in that order from the top row. When the unit is in one of the following modes, an alphabetic character indicating the mode appears before the number of lines.

T: Auto Timer Rec M: Manual Timer Rec C: Cache Rec

When SR Motion is used, “S” appears before the system frequency. When you play a tape that was recorded with SR Motion, the FPS value in SR Motion recording is shown in the playback frequency position (see page 101).

See Chapter 6 “SR Motion (With HKSR-9002 Installed)” (page 99) for more information about the SR Motion function.

j HDSDI output

When the optional HKSR-9001 is installed, displays the signal formats of monitor output (MON) and the output of the HD SDI OUT A/B connectors (OUT). The display switches when you press the HOME button with the FUNC button held down.

See “What Are Dual Link and 3G?” (page 210) for more information about HDSDI output.

k SR Motion

When SYSTEM Setup >FORMAT >SELECT FPS in the VTR menu is set to “ON” and the signal format is being disp layed, pressing both the FUNC and HOME buttons together displays the FPS or FRM on the second line and the memory level on the third line.

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See Chapter 6 “SR Motion (With HKSR-9002 Installed)” (page 99) for more information about the SR Motion function.

AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional)

By connecting the cable to the CTRL (CAM) connector, you ca n operate the unit remotely. You can also connect the AP-1 Assistant Panel to the unit’s left -side panel. The AP-1 p rovides the same functions as the switches and buttons on the unit’s right-side panel.

See “Attaching th e AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional)” (page 38) for more information about attaching the AP-1.

1 Connection cable 2 LOCK switch (page 17) 3 VF MENU/DISPLAY button (page 18) 4 Assignable switches 1 to 3 (page 18) 5 CANCEL/STATUS button (page 18) 6 RUN button and indicator (page 17) 7 Assignable 4/AUTO BLK BAL switch

(page 17)

8 PAGE button (page 18) 9 SET button (page 18) q; Subdisplay (page 18) qa MENU SEL/ENTER dial (page 18)

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Note

The cursor in the subdisplay may move unexpectedly if you disconnect or connect the AP-1 cable while operating the subdisplay. If a ? symbol is shown on the subdisplay, register the setting before disconnecting or connecting the cable.

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Connecting a Power

Chapter 2 Preparations

Supply

This unit operates on DC 12 V (11 to 17 V) power. Supply power by connecting it directly to a DC power source or by using a battery pack or AC adaptor.

Note

For safety, use only the Sony products listed below.

• BP-GL95 Lithium-ion Battery Pack

• AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor

Using a Battery Pack

When a BP-GL95 Battery Pack is used, the continuous operating time is approximately 80 minutes.

Notes

• The battery pack operating time depends on how often

the battery pack is used, and on the ambient temperature when it is used.

• Before use, charge the battery pack with the specified

charger.

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

• The battery pack may not be recharged fully if

you charge it immediately after use, while it is still warm.

• Remove the battery pack if the unit will be out

of use for an extended period.

WARNING

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

To attach the battery pack

1 Press the battery pack against the back

of the unit, aligning the line on the side

of the battery pack with the matching

line on the unit.

1Battery pack 2Align these lines.

2 Slide the battery pack down until its

“LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the unit.

1“LOCK” arrow 2Matching line on the unit

Note

If the battery pack is not attached correctly, the terminal may be damaged.

To detach the battery pack

With the unit powered off, hold the release button in and pull the battery pack up.

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• Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the DC power cord before the power goes off.

Checking the Power and Voltage

Release button

Notes

• Be careful never to remove the battery pack during recording and playback.

• Make sure to power the unit off before replacing the battery pack.

Using AC Power

Use an AC-DN2B/DN10 AC adaptor. Connect a DC power cord (not supplied) to this unit’s DC IN 11-17V connector, and then connect the AC power cord (supplied with the AC adaptor) to an AC power source.

Turning on the Power

Push the power ON (|)/OFF (1) switch to the ON side. The power indicator lights when the unit is powered on. Power is supplied to the viewfinder connected to the VF connector and to the lens connected to the LENS connector, and 12 V power is supplied from the DC OUT connector.

To check the type of power being used

A battery mark appears in the lower left of the control panel display when power is being supplied from the battery attachment section. A power plug mark appears when an AC adaptor is selected as the power supply.

Note that this mark does not reflect the actual type of power being used, but reflects the settings of the following VTR menu items.

• SYSTEM Setup >BATTERY >BATT TYPE

• SYSTEM Setup >BATTERY >DCIN TYPE

A 15-segment bar graph (maximum value: 10 A) displays the unit’s operating current. The bar graph flashes red in the following cases.

• When the input current to the DC IN 11-17V connector exceeds 9 A.

• When one of the unit’s internal power systems has been disconnected.

To check the remaining battery power

You can check the remaining battery power with the battery level display.

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Push the switch to the OFF side to power the unit off. The indicator goes out when unit is powered off.

Notes

• To protect tapes, do not power the unit off with a cassette loaded. Always eject the cassette before powering the unit off. If you do power the unit off with a cassette loaded, the power does not go off immediately. This is to protect the tape. The power goes off after the tape has been returned to the unthreaded position.

As the battery pack discharges, the segments go out from left to right. When the battery pack is almost exhausted (Near END), the voltage indication and the tally indicator start to flash, and an intermittent warning tone sounds in the headphones. When the battery pack is completely exhausted (END), the corresponding warning indication lights, the tally indicator starts to flash at a higher rate, and the headphones warning tone sounds continuously.

Connecting a Power Supply

You can use BATTERY (see page 184) of the SYSTEM Setup menu to set the battery voltage threshold values that trigger the END and Near END warnings.

You can check the power voltag e in the subdisplay, in the viewfinder, and on an external monitor. For details, see “Checking the Power Voltage and

Chapter 2 Preparations

Selecting the Fan Mode” (page 50) and “Viewing Settings and Indications in the Viewfinder” (page

61)

For details on the warning tone, see “Warning System” (page 198).

Mounting the Lens

Use an optional l ens that conforms to the B4 (2/3") lens mount.

For details on handling the lens, refer to the operation manual for the lens.

1 Push the lens mount lever up and

remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount.

Mounting the Lens

Lens mount lever

2 Align the center pin on the lens with the

notch in the lens mount, and insert the lens into the mount.

Lens mount securing rubber

5.6

Notch

3 Holding the lens in place, push the lens

6 0

5.6

1 .6

f f

1 2

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 above.

4 Connect the lens cable to the LENS

connector.

To select a lens file

You can register lens files containing data such as lens-specific compensation values. Then, when you exchange lenses, you can perform the required adjustments simply by loading a registered lens file. When you remount a non-serial lens after registering a lens file for that lens, select the file using the subdisplay.

For lens file selection on the subdisplay, see “Selecting a Lens File” (page 49).

When you remount a serial lens, the corresponding lens file is loaded automatically.

For details on lens files, see Chapter 8 “Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data” (page 185).

To adjust the flange focal length

Adjustment of the flange focal length1) is necessary in the following situations:

• When you attach a lens for the first time

• When you exchange lenses

• When, during zooming, the focus is not sharp in both telephoto and wide angle mode

1) Flange focal length: The distance between the lens

mount attachment plane and the imaging plan.

Note

The positions of the controls for adjusting the flange focal length vary somewhat from lens to lens. Check them in the lens manual.

About three meters (10 ft)

1 Set the iris control to manual and open

the iris fully.

2 Place a flange focal length adjustment

chart approximately three meters (10 ft) from the unit and adjust the lighting to get an appropriate video output level.

3 Loosen the Ff

ring lock screw.

4 With either manual or power zoom, set

the zoom ring to telephoto.

5 Point the camera at the chart and focus

on it by turning the focus ring.

6 Set the zoom ring to wide angle.

7 Turn the Ff ring until the chart is in

focus, being careful not to disturb the focus ring.

8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 until the chart stays

in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto.

9 Tighten the Ff ring lock screw.

1) Ff: Abbreviation of flange focal length

Chapter 2 Preparations

The procedure for adjusting the flange focal length is as follows:

Mounting the Lens

Attaching the Viewfinder

Chapter 2 Preparations

Caution

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

For details on handling the viewfinder, refer to the manual for the viewfinder.

1 To attach the viewfinder at a higher

position, loosen the two screws, using the 2.5-mm wrench stored in the wrench box (see page 18) to detach the viewfinder shoe, and attach it to the upper position using the upper screw holes. To attach it at a lower position, use the

2.5-mm wrench to loosen the three screws that secure the viewfinder plate, remove the viewfinder plate, and attach the viewfinder directly.

Stopper

3 Set the viewfinder to the most

convenient position, tighten the viewfinder positioning ring (1 in the figure below), and connect the viewfinder cable to the VF connector of the camera (2 in the figure below).

Viewfinder shoe

2 Fit the viewfinder to the viewfinder

shoe and slide the viewfinder horizontally.

The viewfinder stopper slides down automatically.

Attaching the Viewfinder

To detach the viewfinder

Loosen the viewfinder positioning ring, pull on the viewfinder stopper, then pull out the viewfinder by sliding it in the direction opposite that when attaching.

Connecting Audio Input

Using a Microphone

You can attach a microphone to the viewfinder (when the viewfinder has a microphone holder), to the top panel of the main unit, or to the handle. To attach a microphone to the top panel of the main unit or to the handle, first attach the optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder. Remove the two microphone attachment screws on the top panel of the main unit, or remove the two screws on the left side of the handle, and then attach the CAC-12.

To attach the CAC-12 to the top panel of the main unit

Microphone attachment screws

CAC-12 Microphone Holder (optional)

To attach the CAC-12 to the handle

Handle

To connect a microphone

Mount the microphone in the microphone holder, connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector, and set the corresponding input selection switch to “MIC” or “MIC +48V”.

1 Microphone 2 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector

For details on how to attach a microphone to the microphone holder, refer to the operat ion manual for the microphone.

Notes

• If the input level on this unit is not at an appropriate setting for the microphone sensitivity, loud sounds may be distorted, and the signal-to-noise ratio may be affected.

• The AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 connectors are female XLR connectors (3-pin), to enable them to provide a phantom 48 V power supply. If the microphone cable has a female connector, use a conversion adaptor.

• When you detach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder, save the screws that you used to attach it and screw them back into the original screw holes.

Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment

Chapter 2 Preparations

Screws

CAC-12 Microphone Holder (optional)

Connect the audio output connector of the line input signal source equipment to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector, and set the corresponding input selection switch to “LINE”.

Connecting Audio Input

Chapter 2 Preparations

1 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector 2 From audio equipment 3 Input selection switches

Connecting an Audio Multiplexer (MUX) to the AUX IN Connector (When Using the HKSR-9001)

You can multiplex audio signals into HDSDI signals and input them to the AUX IN connector when using the AJA HD10AMA Analog Audio Embedder/Disembedder, HKSP-105 HD AV Multiplexer, and HD VTRs such as the SRW-1/ SRPC-1.

Multiplexing into the HDSDI output signals of this unit

Set REFERENCE on the <GENLOCK> page of the Camera >MAINTENANCE menu to INTERNAL or GENLOCK IN.

HDSDI input

Audio input

a)75 Ω coaxial cable b)The HD SDI MON2 connector and the HD

SDI MON1 connector on the side panel can also be used.

HDSDI output

To use the HD SDI OUT A connector: Set GL-

MODE on the <Genlock> page to SDI.

To use the HD SDI MON1/2 connectors: Set

GL-MODE on the <Genlock> page to MON.

Note

When SYSTEM Setup >FORMAT >INPUT SEL in the VTR menu is set to AUX Input, it is not possible to multiplex audio signals into HDSDI signals because there is a phase difference between HDSDI outputs and AUX IN inputs. To input audio signals, multiplex them into external HDSDI signals (see the next section “Multiplexing audio signals into external HDSDI signals).

Multiplexing into external HDSDI signals

Set REFERENCE on the <GENLOCK> page of the Camera >MAINTENANCE menu to AUX IN.

Connecting Audio Input

Mounting on a Tripod

Audio input

a) 75 Ω coaxial cable

HDSDI output

HDSDI input

HDSDI signal generator, VTR

Two tripod receptacles (for 3/8" camera screws) are provided on the riser plate at the bottom of the unit.

Tripod receptacles (3/8")

Notes

• Select an appropriate hole, considering the balance of the weight of the unit. If an inappropriate hole is selected, the unit may fall over.

• Check that the size of the selected hole matches that of the screw of the tripod. If they do not match, the unit cannot be attached to the tripod securely.

To use the optional VCT-14 Tripod Attachment

Remove the riser plate, and use the supplied six screws to attach the supplied V-shoe plate in the position indicated in the figure.

Chapter 2 Preparations

V-shoe plate (supplied)

Mounting on a Tripod

Attaching the Control Panel

Chapter 2 Preparations

The supplied control panel is used for tape and VTR menu operations. You can attach it to the top panel of this unit.

1 Place the control panel on the top panel

of this unit, and slide it as shown in the figure.

2 Connect the cable of the control panel to

the CTRL (VTR) connector, and then fit the cable into the groove and cable clamp on the top panel of the unit.

To detach the control panel

Hold down the lock release button and detach the control panel by sliding it out.

Lock release button

To use the extension cable

1 Insert the belt bracket into hole [A] or

[B] of the cable holder (supplied).

Belt bracket

Cable clamp

2 Detach the control panel.

Align the red mark on the cable plug with the red mark on the CTRL (V TR) connector (at the white dot).

Attaching the Control Panel

CTRL (VTR) connector

3 Remove the two cable holder

attachment screws.

Holder attachment screws

4 Attach the cable holder, using the

attachment screws removed in step 2.

Holder attachment screws

Cable holder

Chapter 2 Preparations

5 Attach the control panel.

6 Connect the cable of the control panel to

the CTRL (VTR) connector, and store the excess length of the cable in the cable holder.

1 Release the buckle of the holder, 2 bundle the cable by winding the holder around it, 3 then lock the buckle again.

7 Adjust the length by pulling the lower

end of the holder.

To use the cable holder of the AP-1 Assistant Panel

When you are using the optional AP-1 Assistant Panel, you can attach a cable holder to the AP-1 attachment hook base, and use the cable holder to store the cable of the control panel.

AP-1 Assistant Panel (optional)

See “Attaching the AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional )” (page 38) for more information about attaching the AP-1.

Attaching the Control Panel

Attaching the AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional)

Chapter 2 Preparations

The optional AP-1 Assistant Panel provides the same functions as the controls on the right-side panel of the unit. You can attach the assistant panel to the left side of the unit.

AP-1

1 Remove the microphone holder

attachment screws, and use the screws to attach the hook base.

Hook base

2 Screw the cable holder into the hook

base.

See “To use the extension cable” (page 36) for more information about how to use the cable holder.

4 Connect the cable of the AP-1 to the

CTRL (CAM) connector, gather up the excess length of the cable, and store it in the cable holder.

CTRL (CAM) connector

Cable holder

3 Hang the reverse side of the AP-1 on the

hook base.

Attaching the AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional)

Setting the Built-in Clock

When using the camera for the first time, set the built-in clock to the local time, using the <DATE> page of the MAINTENANCE menu in the Camera menu. The Camera menu appears in the subdisplay, in the control panel display, and on the viewfinder. You can also display it on a monitor connected to the HD SDI MON1 or HD SDI MON2 connector.

For details on Camera menu operations, see “Basic Camera Menu Operations” (page 123).

1 Turn on the unit.

2 While pressing the MENU SEL/

ENTER dial, press the VF MENU/ DISPLAY button.

The Camera menu appears. (“TOP” is displayed at the upper right corner of the screen.)

3 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to

move the cursor to “TOP” and press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

The TOP MENU screen appears.

Chapter 2 Preparations

5 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to

scroll the page and move the cursor to <DATE>.

6 Press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

The <DATE> page appears.

7 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to

set the date and time.

Press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to shift to the next digit.

4 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to

move the cursor to “MAINTENANCE” and press the dial.

The CONTENTS page of the MAINTENANCE menu appears. (The following display examples show Custom mode menus. They include some items that do not appear in Cine mode.)

8 When you have finished setting the date

and time, press the VF MENU/ DISPLAY button to exit menu operation mode.

Setting the Built-in Clock

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Basic Adjustments and Settings

Selecting the Basic Operation Mode

Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments and Settings

Overview of the Basic Operation Modes

This unit supports two operation modes: Cine Mode and Custom mode. Cine modes allow you to use the unit like a film camera, on the assumption that the video will undergo postproduction processing to achieve a specific look. Custom mode allows you to access all settings on site, so that you can achieve the look you want as you shoot. You can control the camera either from the Camera menu or a remote control unit, but the items you can set and the values they can take depend on whether you are shooting in Cine Mode or Custom mode.

Cine mode (default mode)

This mode is intended that the most commonly used operations are available in the subdisplay and the USER menus of the Camera menu.

• The menu configuration is simple, with most items relating to the basic “look” of the video fixed as factory defaults.

• The only active auto setup item is auto black balance (ABB).

• The white balance level is fixed at the preset value (3200K), and auto white balance (AWB) and WHITE R/G/B settings are not operative.

• When you are controlling the unit from a remote control unit connected to the REMOTE connector, items with numeric settings that are fixed in Cine mode do not appear on the remote control unit. Items with ON/OFF settings and selectable items do appear, even when their settings are fixed.

• The only file that can be read from or written to “Memory Stick” media is the operator file in the

USER menu, and the only file data that can be reset to factory defaults is the data in that file.

• The only operation that can be carried out with lens files is loading a lens file by specifying its number.

• The reference file items are fixed to the default values set at the factory even if you have changed the values in Custom mode.

Custom mode

This mode is intended for users who want to make detailed menu settings, or who want to operate from a remote control unit.

• You can save and load reference files, which store adjustment reference values, and scene files, which store adjustment values specific to particular scenes.

• You can load user gamma tables.

• You can adjust and save lens files.

Note

The settings for file items adjusted in Custom mode are maintained when the camera is switched back to Cine mode. However, video adjustment values that are changed temporarily and not stored in any file are cleared upon mode switching.

For details on the items and values that can be set in each mode, see “Camera Menu List” (page 127).

Switching between the Basic Operation Modes

Cine mode is selected when the unit is shipped from the factory.

To switch to Custom modes

Referring to the procedure described in “Setting the Built-in Clock” (page 39), display the <BASE SETTING> page of the Camera > MAINTENANCE menu on the subdisplay, viewfinder screen, or monitor screen and use that page to switch to Custom mode.

Selecting the Basic Operation Mode

<BASE SETTING> page of the MAINTENANCE menu

SHOOT MODE

Switches between CINE and CUSTOM.

For details on Camera menu operations, see “Basic Camera Menu Operations” (page 123).

Basic Settings with the Subdisplay

On the unit, you can easily make basic settings for the camera module by using the subdisplay located on the side of the unit or the optional AP1 Assistant Panel connected via the CTRL (CAM) connector.

Basic Operations in the Subdisplay

Use the buttons and dials shown in the figures below for subdisplay operations.

Right side of the unit (display/menu operations section)

CANCEL/STATUS button VF MENU/ DISPLAY button (confirm a setting)

(cancel a setting)

SET button (return to a page or enter data modification mode by pressing for one second)

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Turn (change a setting)

PAGE button (advance to the next page or confirm a setting)

a) Turning the dial changes a setting, and pressing it

confirms a setting (ENTER button function).

Note

When you turn the dial, stop it at a position where you feel a click. If you force the dial to stop at a non-click position, the operating stability of the dial on the AP-1 side may be affected.

Press (confirm a setting)

MENU SEL/ENTER dial

Basic Settings with the Subdisplay

AP-1 Assistant Panel

CANCEL/STATUS button

VF MENU/ DISPLAY button

LOCK switch

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PAGE button

RUN button

a) Turning the dial changes a setting, and pressing it

confirms a setting (ENTER button function).

You can also use the display/menu operations section of the main unit to operate the subdisplay of the AP-1, and use the AP-1 to operate the subdisplay on the right-side panel. However, the LOCK switches function independently. When you want to lock the display/menu operations section or the AP-1, turn on the LOCK switch on that side.

MENU SEL/ ENTER dial

SET button

To display setting pages

After the unit is turned on, the current operation mode (CINE or CUSTOM) appears on the subdisplay for several seconds, followed by the most recently used settings page.

To advance one page

Press the PAGE button.

To go back one page

Press the SET button (press and release the button within one second).

To change a setting

1 Press and hold the SET button for more

than 1 second.

The unit enters data modification mode, the cursor ( | ) starts flashing, and a question mark appears at the rightmost position on the first line.

Turn

Press

Cursor (flashing) Question mark

On a page with two or more setting items, pressing the SET button moves the cursor to the next item.

Cursor

2 Move the cursor to the item to be set,

then change the setting by turning the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

Note

Camera menu operations on the viewfinder screen cannot be performed while the subdisplay is in data modification mode.

To confirm a change

Do one of the following:

• Press the PAGE button.

• Exit data modification mode by pressing the MENU SEL/ENTER dial (the cursor and question mark disappear).

• Terminate the subdisplay operation by pressing the VF MENU/DISPLAY button.

To cancel a change

Press the CANCEL/STATUS button before confirming the change. The “?” mark disappears, and the original setting is restored.

To terminate subdisplay operation

Press the VF MENU/DISPLAY button.

Shutter Settings

The electronic shutter settings of the unit can be displayed and adjusted as exposure time values, or as shutter angle values, as with a film camera. There are two adjustment modes for angles: Step mode and Continuous mode.

Basic Settings with the Subdisplay

Step mode (STEP)

You can register and select up to eight frequently used values as step shutter values. Factory-set values are as follows:

STEP No. Shutter angle

1216.0°

2180.0°

3172.8°

4150.0°

5144.0°

6 90.0°

7 45.0°

8 22.5°

Actual shutter speeds vary according to the frame frequency and frame rate of the selected video format. The shutter step values can be changed and reregistered on the <SHUTTER ASSIGN> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu or the <SHUTTER> page of the Camera >USER (PAINT) menu.

Continuous mode (CONTINUOUS)

This mode allows you to change shutter values continuously over the range from 360.0 to 4.3 degrees. To obtain a continuous shutter value quickly, select a value close to the one you want in Step mode, and then switch to Continuous mode to make the final selection.

Note

When operating from a remote control unit connected to the REMOTE connector, you can control the shutter with the STEP (shutter step operation) or CONTINUOUS (continuous operation) functions. There is no need to set CONTINUOUS to ON on this unit. However, an upgrade is required to display shutter values correctly on the remote control unit.

For details, consult a Sony representative.

Shutter settings page

1 23

a) Appears only when the optional HKSR-9002

is installed.

To select a shutter value in Step mode

In Step mode you can select a step shutter value (one of up to eight registered values) as follows:

1 Move the cursor to the left of “SC” (1

in the figure).

(When the unit switches to data modification mode in the shutter settings page, the cursor automatically appears to the left of “SC”.)

2 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to

display the shutter value that you want to use at 2 in the figure.

The shutter values change step by step as the MENU SEL/ENTER dial is turned.

To select a shutter value by continuous operation

Continuous operation allows you to set shutter values freely.

1 Move the cursor to the left of “SC” (1

in the figure).

2 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to

display the shutter value that you want to use at 2 in the figure.

The shutter value changes continuously as the MENU SEL/ENTER dial is turned.

To change the parameter display unit

You can change the parameter display unit between shutter angle (degree) and shutter speed (second).

1 Move the cursor to the left of (2 in

the figure).

2 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

The display at 2 changes to a speed value (seconds).

The speed value for a given shutter angle varies depending on the selected video format and frame rate.

To select the frame rate (number of frames to shoot)

When the optional HKSR-9002 is installed, and you have selected the Select FPS video format, select the frame rate (number of frames to shoot).

Note

The frame rate cannot be changed when a format other than Select FPS is selected.

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Basic Settings with the Subdisplay

1 Move the cursor to the left of the frame

rate (4 in the figure).

2 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to

select the desired frame rate (number of frames to shoot).

To use a compensation mode

When the optional HKSR-9002 is installed, you can compensate for changes in the video level that occur when the frame rate (number of frames to shoot) is changed. There are two compensation modes, which compensate by adjusting the shutter angle or electrical gain.

Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments and Settings

1 Move the cursor to the left of “CMP”

(5 in the figure).

2 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to

select the compensation mode to use.

AC (angle compensation mode): When the

frame rate is changed, the video level is held constant by automatically adjusting the shutter angle.

GC (gain compensation mode): When the

frame rate is changed, the video level is held constant by automatically adjusting the electrical gain. The shutter angle is held constant.

See “Detailed Shutter Settings” (page 71) for details about compensation modes and about compensation mode menu operations.

When you are not using the shutter

Select OFF at 3. The shutter value indication at 2 becomes “----”.

To change the registered shutter values

You can change registered shutter step values in the <SHUTTER ASSIGN> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu.

For details on how to operate the Camera menu, see “Basic Camera Menu Operations” (page 123).

<SHUTTER ASSIGN> page

STEP 1-8

On each line, the [deg] column displays a registered shutter angle. The [sec] column displays the corresponding shutter speed value, converted according to the currently selected frame rate.

ADD

Use this to register new shutter step values. Display the shutter angle you wish to register, and then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. You can select angle values in the range from 360.0 to 4.3 degrees. Shutter step values are sorted automatically in descending order. If eight values have been already registered, the message “STEPS FULL” appears, and a new value cannot be added. In this case, use DEL (see the following section) to delete an unneeded value beforehand.

DEL

Use this to delete registered shutter step values. When the cursor is positioned at DEL, an asterisk (*) appears to the left of STEP 1. Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to move the asterisk to the left of the value you wish to delete, and then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. That value is deleted, and the items after the deleted one are automatically renumbered.

Example: Delete 90.0 at STEP 6

You can also use the <SHUTTER> page of the Camera >USER (PAINT) menu to change a registered shutter step value.

See “Detailed Shutter Settings” (page 71) for more information about the <SHUTTER> page.

Basic Settings with the Subdisplay

During step selection operations, the unit displays registered values only. If you rarely use one of the

registered values, you can operate more quickly by deleting it. You can leave up to seven of the STEP numbers (numbers 2 to 8) unregistered.

PRESET

Resets all step shutter values to the factory defaults.

Using the Ramp Function

When the optional HKSR-9002 is installed, you can use the ramp settings page of the subdisplay or the <RAMP> page of the PAINT menu to change the FPS (number of frames shot) during shooting.

Ramp settings page

While the ramp settings page of the subdisplay is displayed, assignable buttons 2 and 3 function as ramp setting buttons, regardless of any other functions that have been assigned to them (see page 51).

Display of assignable button 2 function

23 4 56

1 in the first line shows the current FPS.

Use this page to make the settings shown in the following table.

Display of assignable button 3 function

Figure number

2 Starting FPS

3 Ending FPS

4 Ramp time

5 Video level

6 Ramp mode

Setting item Setting value

value

(seconds)

compensation mode (see

page 44)

(FPS ramp curve)

S23.98PsF/S24PsF: 1 to

S25PsF: 1 to 25 S29.97PsF/S30PsF: 1 to

S50PsF: 1 to 50 S59.94PsF/S60PsF: 1 to

0 to 30

A (Angle): Angle

compensation mode

G (Gain): Gain

compensation mode

–: No compensation

L (Linear): Linear mode E (Exponential):

Exponential mode

–: Ramp off

Note

The ramp function is not executed when “–” is selected. (Assignable button 3 does not work.)

To change a setting value: Move the cursor to

the left of the item to set, and then turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

To sw i t c h 2 (starting FPS value) and 3

(ending FPS value): Press assignable

button 2.

To execute the ramp function: Press assignable

button 3. The FPS (number of frames shot) changes according to the settings described above. During execution, “*” appears to the right of the current FPS value (1 in the figure).

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The “*” indication disappears when execution end, and the 2 (starting FPS value) and 3 (ending FPS value) values are switched.

Note

The following limitations apply during execution of the ramp function.

Basic Settings with the Subdisplay

• The values of the setting items (2 to 6) cannot be

changed.

• FPS cannot be controlled from this unit or a remote control unit.

• The subdisplay page cannot be switched to another page.

To set up and execute the ramp function from a menu

You can use the <RAMP> page of the PAINT menu (see page 148) to operate in the same way as the subdisplay ramp settings page. When you execute the ramp function, the

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subdisplay changes automatically to the ramp settings page.

Selecting the Video Formats

Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial until the format that you want appears.

If the desired format is not registered

1 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to

display the number of the format that you want to change on the second line.

Note

Empty numbers (numbers without registered formats) do not appear. If you want to register a format under an empty number, use the <SUBDISPLAY 1> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu (see page 121).

You can select the video format from among the eight registered formats. When the unit is shipped from the factory, the following eight formats are registered under numbers 1 to 8.

No. Registered

format

1 (default) 23.98P 4:2:2 _23.98P 422

2 24P 4:2:2 _24P 422

3 25P 4:2:2 _25P 422

4 29.97P 4:2:2 _29.97P 422

5 50P 4:2:2 _50P 422

6 59.94P 4:2:2 _59.94P 422

7 50I 4:2:2 _50I 422

8 59.94I 4:2:2 _59.94I 422

Indication on the subdisplay

Video format selection page

The first line indicates the currently selected format. When you switch to data modification mode, an alternative format appears on the second line. This allows you to select the desired format from among the registered formats.

2 Move the cursor to the left of “M” and

turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

The selectable formats are displayed in sequence as you turn the dial.

3 When the desired format appears, press

the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

The registration is updated , and the unit starts to operate with the selected format.

To change the registered formats using a menu

The registered formats can also be changed on the <SUBDISPLAY 1> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu.

For details on how to operate the Camera menu, see “Detailed Video Format Settings” (page 77).

For details on how to operate the Camera menu, see “Basic Camera Menu Operations” (page 123).

<SUBDISPLAY 1> page

Basic Settings with the Subdisplay

Move the cursor to the line you want to change and press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The <FORMAT MEMORY> page appears.

<FORMAT MEMORY> page

Move the cursor to the item you want to select, and press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to change the registered format. Displaying the Filter Status Select 00:NO ASSIGN if you want to make the selected number into an empty number.

Displaying the Filter Status

To respond to various lighting conditions, optical neutral density (ND) filters and optical color temperature conversion (CC) filters are built into this unit. The selectable filters are identified with the following alphanumeric codes.

Indication Selected

ND:1 CLEAR CC:A 3200K

ND:2 ND0.6

ND:3 ND1.2

ND:4 ND1.8

ND:5 CAP CC:E ND0.3

filter

(

/4 ND)

/16 ND)

(

/64 ND)

(

Indication Selected

CC:B 4300K

CC:C 5600K

CC:D 6300K

filter

(Clear)

(

/2 ND)

3: The selected CC filter is displayed. 4: Displays the co lor temperature corresponding

to the filter selected at 3.

When the optional HKSR-9004 is installed, ND and CC filters can be switched on this page.

Selecting Gain, Color Temperature, and White Balance Values

The setting items and values in Cine mode and Custom mode are different.

In Cine mode: Gain setting page

1: You can select the gain value from among the

following: –6 dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, and 12 dB (the factory default is 0 dB). The corresponding ISO sensitivity is displayed in parentheses.

2: Displays either a dynamic range or a latitude

(see “ISO sensitivity and dynamic range indications” (page 48)).

On the second line, the color temperature filter is selected from TUNGSTEN (factory default) or DAYLIGHT. With DAYLIGHT, electrical gain 5600K is on. The white balance is fixed at the preset value (3200K).

In Custom mode: Gain setting page

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On the subdisplay, you can check the filters selected with the filter selector knobs.

Optical filter status page

1: The selected ND filter is displayed. 2: Displays the type of the selected filter.

The first line is in common with Cine mode (page

47).

3: Turn on/off electrical gain 5600K (the factory

default is off).

4: Select the white balance setting (the factory

default is W:P).

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Setting Va lu e

W:P Preset value (3200K)

W:A The value stored in memory A

W:B The value stored in memory B

For details on white balance adjustment, see “Adjusting the White Balance (in Custom Mode)” (page 55).

Gain switch values (L/M/H) page

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You can use the gain switch of the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit to switch the gain of this unit’s video amplifier. You can also assign gain functions to assignable buttons 1 to 3, 5 to 8, N, and C. Before doing so, you need to set a gain value for each position (L/M/H). You can set these values on this page. This page also allows you to switch the gain of this unit’s video amplifier between the L, M, and H values.

Note

To adjust the gain, you can either select it directly or switch between the L, M, and H values. If you set it directly, it may differ from the L, M, and H values, in which case the unit displays L*, M*, and H* with asterisks to indicate that the gain value is different from the values assigned to L, M, and H. Immediately after you power the unit on, GAIN is always displayed as “**”, to indicate that the ga in switch position is undetermined. At this time, the gain is most recent gain value from the last time you used the unit. (The unit assumes that the position is undetermined because you may have powered the unit off with L*, M*, and H* displayed.)

When GAIN is displayed as “**”, and you switch it with the assignable buttons or a subdisplay operation, the unit always selects L first.

You can make the same settings on the <GAIN ASSIGN> page of the Camera >OPERATION menu (see page 137).

ISO sensitivity and dynamic range indications

The ISO sensitivity value displayed on the Gain setting page is defined as “the value at which the video input becomes 20% when shooting a gray scale chart with a 18% reflection rate”.

Note that the video output value with respect to this input will vary depending on the selected gamma. Dynamic ranges are displayed as percentage values. They show the high luminance limit for the case where grayscale white output is 100% (700 mV), with ITU-R709 gamma (standard gamma) and the input level as 100%. Latitude values are displayed with E, showing the latitude on the high luminance side as an f-stop value, using a gray-scale chart with an 18% reflection rate as the key light Gradations on the low luminance side can be expressed up to approximately –6.5 stop at 0 dB.

Note

As the dynamic range indication shows a value for the input video, the dynamic range of the output video is limited by the output settings as follows:

If a gamma other than S-LOG is selected

The upper limit is clipped according to the output video limitation specified by the gamma setting. When you select a curve as Hyper Gamma No. 4, which compresses 460% input to 109%, the output video is fed within the range up to 460% of input video even if 800% is displayed on the subdisplay as the dynamic range as the output video is limited to 109%. Using CvpFileEditor V4.0 (see page 75), you can change the dynamic range of Hyper Gamma and create a user gamma curve having no dynamic range limitation.

If the white clip function is in use

As the white clip function limits the level of output video, the dynamic range specified for the input video may not be obtained for video output.

When you select “gain compensation mode” as the video level compensation mode for the Select FPS function

The dynamic range value declines up to a maximum of

/2, depending on the FPS setting

(number of frames to shoot).

Memo

Why the ISO sensitivity is defined for 20% input

Defining the level of gray scale of 18% reflection rate for the ISO sensitivity on the linear curve (defining with input signal) permits you to use the values as the absolute reference for proper gamma conversion in postproduction.

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In addition, defining the output for 20% input with ITUR709 so that it becomes the reference code for Cineon curve allows high compatibility.

Selecting a Lens File

On this unit, you can adjust the compensation data for the mounted lens in Custom mode and registered it in the built-in memory as a lens file (max. 64 files in total: 32 files for serial lenses and another 32 files for non-serial lenses). You can invoke the compensation data for the mounted lens simply by selecting the corresponding file.

Lens file selection page

On the first line, select the number of a lens file. (If a serial lens is mounted, the unit will recognize the lens name and invoke the corresponding lens file automatically. In that case, the file number is always 33.) The second line displays the lens file name corresponding to the selected number.

The selected lens file is retained until a new lens file is selected. As long as you are using the same lens, you do not need to select it again.

Note

All the lens files are named “No Offset,” with all zero settings at shipment. File registration and modification of data in a lens file must be performed in Custom mode.

For details on the lens files, see Chapter 8 “Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data” (page 185).

Checking the Operating Status of the VTR Module

You can check the operating status of the VTR module in the subdisplay. When the unit is in recording pause mode, you can also use this page to switch the power supply to the VTR module between power saving (S AVE) mode and standby (STBY) mode.

The first line shows the operating status of the VTR module (REC PAUSE, REC, F.FWD, REW, PLAY, STOP, etc). The second line shows the VTR module power supply mode (SAVE, STBY) when it is in stop mode (STOP), recording pause mode (REC PAUSE), or playback pause mode (PLAY PAUSE). Use an assignable button/switch to which the VTR SAVE function is assigned to select SAVE or STBY.

For details, see “Assigning Functions to Assignable Buttons/Switch” (page 51).

Checking Timecode and the Remaining Tape Time

The timecode/tape remaining page allows you to check timecode and the approximate remaining tape time (unit: minutes).

Timecode/tape remaining page

The first line displays a timecode value, and the second line displays the approximate tape remaining time, within the range 1 to 99 minutes. The following table lists the types of timecode that appear.

Indication Meaning

TCR 00:00:00:00 Timecode data of the LTC

reader

TCR 00:00.00:00 Timecode data of the LTC

reader (DF)

TCR.00:00:00:00 Timecode data of the VITC

reader

UBR 00 00 00 00 User bit data of the LTC

reader

UBR.00 00 00 00 User bit data of the VITC

reader

TCG 00:00:00:00 Timecode data of the

timecode generator

TCG 00:00:00.00 Timecode data of the

timecode generator (DF)

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Indication Meaning

UBG 00 00 00 00 User bit data of the timecode

CTL -0:00:00:00 Data of the CTL counter

T*R 00:00:00:00 Timecode cannot be read with

U*R 00 00 00 00 User bits cannot be read with

T*R.00:00:00:00 Timecode cannot be read with

generator

the LTC reader.

the VITC reader.

U*R.00 00 00 00 User bits cannot be read

with the VITC reader.

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See “To select time data to display during playback” (page 92) for information about how to switch between different types of timecode.

Setting the Timecode Generator Value to XX:00:00:00

You can set the current timecode generator value to the “00:00:00” value of the next hour. Example: TCG 01:12:34:12 t TCG 02:00:00:00

You can perform this setting from the control panel or the subdisplay/menu operations section.

To perform the setting from the control panel

Press the TC button while holding the FUNC and BACK buttons down.

To perform the setting from the subdisplay/menu operations section

When the TCG is displayed in the subdisplay, press the SET button while holding the MENU SEL/ENTER dial down.

Checking the Power Voltage and Selecting the Fan Mode

Voltage check/Fan mode page

The first line allows you to check the battery voltage, and the second line displays the operating mode of the internal fans.

To select the fan mode

You can select the fan mode from the modes in the following table.

Setting Operation of the fans

AUTO1 (default) The fans are controlled

automatically according to the unit’s internal temperature. During recording, they are controlled for quiet operation. Normally use this mode.

AUTO2 Normally the fans are

controlled in the same way as in MIN mode, but during recording they are controlled for quieter operation. However, control for quieter operation is limited to several minutes or less. Use this mode only when the ambient temperature is normal or lower.

MIN In this mode, the fans operate

quietly regardless of whether the unit is recording. This mode is preferable for 30 minutes or more of shooting in quiet environments such as concert halls. Use this mode only when the ambient temperature is normal or lower.

MAX The fans rotate at maximum

speed to lower the unit’s internal temperature.

Notes

• If the internal temperature rises so high that the TEMPERATURE CARE message is displayed, the fan rotation speed will automatically increase to lower the temperature.

• If the internal temperature rises so high that the TEMP WARNING/FAN MAX message appears, the fan mode changes automatically to MAX. After the temperature has dropped sufficiently and the message has disappeared, restore the original mode manually.

• When the video format is 50P or 59.94P, the fans are controlled as in AUTO1 mode, even when AUTO2 or MIN mode is selected, so that the higher power consumption does not lead to higher internal temperatures. Also, the fans do not operate more quietly during recording.

To change the fan mode from a menu

You can also change the fan mode by using FAN MODE on the <OTHERS 1> page of the Camera >USER (MAINTENANCE) menu (see page

156).

Basic Settings with the Subdisplay

Character Data On and Off

You can enable and disable the superimposition of character data onto the camera picture for selected output destinations.

Character data page

Superimposition of character data can be turned ON or OFF for each of the following destinations individually.

The viewfinder connected to the VF connector (default ON)

HDY

A monitor connected to the TEST OUT or REMOTE connector. This setting is enabled when TEST[SIG] or RM[SIG] has been set to HD-Y in the <MONITOR OUTPUT> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu (default ON).

MON

A monitor connected to the HD SDI MON1 or HD SDI MON2 connector (default ON)

VBS

A monitor connected to the TEST OUT or REMOTE connector (default ON)

Assigning Functions to Assignable Buttons/Switch

You can assign functions to the following buttons/switch: assignable buttons 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 on the right-side panel of the main unit and the AP-1 (optional); the 4 side (top) of the assignable 4/AUTO BLK BAL switch (called “switch 4” below) and assignable buttons N and C.

The following functions are assigned when the unit is shipped from the factory.

Switch Function

1 OFF (no function)

2 OFF (no function)

3 OFF (no function)

4 OFF (no function)

Switch Function

5STOP

6PLAY

7REW

8F.FWD

a) ND is assigned when the optional HKSR-9004 is

installed

b) CC is assigned when the optional HKSR-9004 is

installed

OFF (no function)

Functions that can be assigned to assignable buttons 1 to 3, 5 to 8, N, and C

Menu indication Function

REC REVIEW With REC REVIEW set to

PB(VF/VBS) The video signals being

MLUT

(VFVBS)

MLUT(MON)

FAN MODE Switching of the fan mode

VTR SAVE Switching of the VTR power

BARS Display color bars

STOP Stop tape transport

REW Rewind the tape

PLAY Play the tape

F.FWD Fast forward the tape

GAIN Switch the gain position

WHITE BAL Switch the white balance

ND Switch ND filters (when the

CC Switch CC filters (when the

NORM, the last part of the recorded tape is normally rewound for three seconds (maximum: 10 seconds) then played back. With REC REVIEW set to ALL, the tape is rewound to the recording start position then played back.

played back are output to the viewfinder.

On/Off of the fixed ITU-R709 gamma of the viewfinder

On/Off of the fixed ITU-R709 gamma of the monitor

supply mode (SAVE, STBY)

memory

optional HKSR-9004 is installed)

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Menu indication Function

CACHE REC

OFF None

a) When using S-LOG A b) When an HKSR-9002 is installed

Functions that can be assigned to assignable

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switch 4

Menu indication Function

AWB Automatic white balance

BARS Color-bar indication

TEST1 Test signal output

OFF None

Note

Even if AWB is assigned to assignable switch 4, AWB does not function in Cine mode.

Switch the setting for the Cache Rec function. Each press of the button switches the setting in the following order; 25% t 50% t 75% t 100% t Quick Rec t OFF.

adjustment

Assignable buttons 1 and 2 setting page

You can assign the func tions of buttons 1 and 2 on the first and second lines, respectively.

Assignable buttons 7 and 8 setting page

You can assign the functions of buttons 7 and 8 on the first and second lines, respectively.

Assignable buttons N and C setting page

You can assign the functions of buttons N and C on the first and second lines, respectively.

Adjusting the Brightness of the Subdisplay

You can adjust the brightness of the subdisplay to one of eight levels.

Subdisplay brightness adjustment page

The higher the value, the brighter the display.

Selecting Gamma Tables

Assignable button 3 and switch 4 setting page

You can assign the functions of button 3 and switch 4 on the first and second lines, respectively.

Assignable buttons 5 and 6 setting page

You can assign the func tions of buttons 5 and 6 on the first and second lines, respectively.

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You can select the gamma curves on the gamma table selection page.

Gamma table selection page

Select the gamma table (STANDARD, HYPER, SPECIAL, or USER) on the first line and the gamma curve on the second line.

For details on the available gamma curves, see “Selecting the Gamma” (page 73).

Selecting Pages to Display in the Subdisplay

Use the setup mode of the subdisplay or the OPERATION menu of the Camera menu.

To set the subdisplay to Setup mode

Hold the PAGE button pressed for more than five seconds to set the subdisplay to Setup mode.

Subdisplay in Setup mode

Select a page in the first line, and select ON or OFF on the second line. Pages that are set to OFF will not appear in the subdisplay.

Indication Target page

SHUTTER Shutter settings page

RAMP Ramp settings page

FORMAT Video format selection page

ND/CC Optical filter status page

GAIN/WHT/ 5600K

GAIN L/M/H Gain switch values (L/M/H)

LENS FILE Lens file selection page

VTR STATUS VTR status page

TC/TAPE REM Timecode/tape remaining

VOLT/FAN Voltage check/Fan mode page

CHAR MIX Character data page

ASSIGN SW1/ SW2

ASSIGN SW3/ SW4

ASSIGN SW5/ SW6

ASSIGN SW7/ SW8

ASSIGN SWN/ SWC

BRIGHT Subdisplay brightness

GAMMA TABLE Gamma table selection page

Gain setting page

page

Assignable buttons 1 and 2 setting page

Assignable button 3 and switch 4 setting page

Assignable buttons 5 and 6 setting page

Assignable buttons 7 and 8 setting page

Assignable buttons N and C setting page

adjustment page

To select pages with a menu operation

Use the <SUBDISPLAY 2> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu.

For details on how to operate the Camera menu, see “Basic Camera Menu Operations” (page 123).

<SUBDISPLAY 2> page

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Move the cursor to PAGE SELECT then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to display to the <PAGE SELECT> page.

<PAGE SELECT> page

To switch between ON/OFF settings, move the cursor to the setting you wish to change and press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

Note

“RAMP” appears only when the optional HKSR-9002 is installed.

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Adjusting the Black Balance

To obtain consistently high picture quality, you need to adjust the black balance. After turning the unit on, wait for a minute and then adjust the black balance before making any other picture adjustments.

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To adjust the black balance automatically

Push the assignable 4/AUTO BLK BAL switch on the right side of the unit or on the AP-1 (optional) down to the AUTO BLK BAL position, and then release it.

Assignable 4/AUTO BLK BAL switch

Automatic black balance adjustment is performed. During adjustment, “ABB: EXECUTING” is displayed on the viewfinder screen. If the adjustment process succeeds, the message “ABB: OK” appears.

Notes

• During black balance adjustment, the gain switching circuit will work automatically, and the viewfinder screen will flicker several times. This is not a malfunction.

• When the optional HKSR-9004 is installed, during black balance adjustment, an ND filter switches to CAP automatically and the camcorder’s image sensor is blocked.

If automatic black balance adjustment fails

If the automatic black balance adjustment process fails, the error message “ABB: NG” appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds. If this error message appears, try adjusting the black balance again.

If the error message continues to appear after several attempts, the unit requires internal inspection.

Adjusting the Black Balance

Adjusting the White Balance (in Custom Mode)

When adjusting the white balance, select a white balance memory bank. The filter is fixed to CC:A (3200K) when the preset memory is selected. You can check the selected memory bank with the status display on the viewfinder screen (see page

62), and select it on the subdisplay or from a

connected remote control unit.

Note

When using the unit in Custom mode, readjust the white balance if the lighting conditions change.

To adjust the white balance automatically

1 Select memory A or B, using the

subdisplay or the RM-B750 Remote Control Unit (default: preset memory).

For details on how to select on the subdisplay, see “Selecting Gain, Color Temperature, and White Balance Values” (page 47).

2 Adjust by turning the filter selector

knobs.

3 Place a white pattern in the same

lighting conditions as the subject and zoom in on it to obtain a white area in the screen.

A white object (white cloth, a white wall, etc.) near the subject may be used in place of a white pattern. The minimum white area required for adjustment is as illustrated below:

A rectangle centered in the screen. The length of the sides must be at least 70% of the height and width of the screen.

Within this rectangle, there must be an area of white greater than 10% of the entire screen.

Note

Be careful not to have any high luminance spots in the rectangle.

4 Adjust the lens iris opening or set the

shutter to ON.

With a manually adjusted lens: Set the

opening to an appropriate value.

With a lens that has automatic i ris control:

Set the lens automatic/manual iris control switch to automatic.

Or, set the video level to an appropriate value, using the shutter setting.

5 Perform automatic white balance

adjustment.

The message “AWB: EXECUTING” appears on the viewfinder screen. If the adjustment process succeeds, the message “AWB: OK” appears.

If automatic white balance adjustment fails

If the automatic white balance adjustment process fails, the error message “AWB: NG” appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds. If this error message appears, try adjusting the white balance again. If the subject has a higher color temperature, use an optical filter or set 5600K to ON, then try white balance adjustment again. If the error message continues to appear after several attempts, the unit requires internal inspection.

Note

When you execute the automatic white balance adjustment function on a system where the Select FPS function (see page 106) is enabled, set the FPS value (number of frames to shoot) to a value greater than

/2 of

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the maximum setting value. If the FPS value is set to a value lower than error message “AWB: LOW FPS” appears and the automatic adjustment is not performed. Example: The maximum FPS value for shooting at

S23.98PsF is 24. In this case, set the FPS value to 13 or higher. The maximum FPS value for shooting at 59.94PsF is 60. In this case, set the FPS value to 31 or higher.

/2 of the maximum setting value, the

To use the <AUTO SETUP> page of the MAINTENANCE menu

Referring to the procedure in “Setting the Built-in

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Clock” (page 39), select the MAINTENANCE menu in the <TOP MENU> screen and display the <AUTO SETUP> page.

Move the cursor to AUTO WHITE, and then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. Select “EXEC” when a confirmation message appears.

For details on Camera menu operations, see “Basic Camera Menu Operations” (page 123).

To use the assignable switch

If AWB is assigned to assignable switch 4, push the switch up to “4”, then release it.

For details on assigning a function to the switch, see “Assigning Functions to Assignable Buttons/Switch” (page 51).

To use a remote control unit

When the RM-B750 or RM-B150 Remote Control Unit is connected to the REMOTE connector, press the AWB button.

Setting the Camera Outputs

Selecting Video Output Signals for the Connectors

You can select the types of video signals to be output to the HD SDI MON1, HD SDI MON2, TEST OUT, and REMOTE connectors. Use the <MONITOR OUTPUT> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu.

<MONITOR OUTPUT> page

COLOR

When you select COLOR, all R, G, and B channels will be output. Single-channel output of R, G, or B is also possible.

MON

You can select the signals to be monitored with video monitors connected to the HD SDI MON1 and HD SDI MON2 connectors.

Setting Output

MON Regardless of the VF settings,

characters or markers can be added independently to the video output signals (default).

VF Video signals that are output

to the VF connector (camera images with character data for the setting menus, status displays and so on).

TEST

You can select the signals to be output to a video monitor or waveform monitor connected via the TEST OUT connector.

Setting the Camera Outputs

Setting Output

VBS VBS signals (default)

HD-Y HD-Y signals

FRAME One pulse per frame

Example 1: SHUTTER OFF

1 frame

CCD exposure

Frame pulse

Example 2: SHUTTER ON, shutter angle 180º

CCD exposure

Frame pulse

Exposure Exposure

1 frame

Exposure

RM VIDEO

You can select the video signals to be output to equipment connected via the REMOTE connector.

Setting Output

VBS The VBS signals (default)

HD-Y The HD-Y signals

Setting the Monitor Picture

Using the <PB/MON LUT> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu, you can select the gamma setting of the monitor picture and the playback picture monitor mode.

<PB/MON LUT> page

To apply monitor LUT to the monitor picture

When MLUT/PBMIX is set to MLUT, the monitor LUT (ITU-R709) appropriate for monitoring is applied to the video signals output from the VF, HD SDI MON1, HD SDI MON2, and REMOTE connectors. The video output signals from those connectors are selected on the <MONITOR OUTPUT> page.

This setting is effective when S-LOG gamma is applied to the video output signals for recording intended for postproduction editing.

1) The VBS output signal always becomes the camera image to which ITU-R709 gamma is applied.

Notes

• The monitor LUT function is enabled when you are

using S-LOG A.

• Some of the paint settings (black, gamma, knee, detail,

matrix, etc.) for the main line are not applied to monitor LUT.

To monitor the playback picture

You can monitor the on a playback picture can be confirmed with an external monitor or on the viewfinder screen.

1)When MLUT/PBMIX is set to MLUT or OFF, the same gamma as that applied to the main line is applied to all the outputs. When MLUT/PBMIX is set to PBMIX, the PB and PB MIX modes can be independently selected for the VF/VBS and MON. VF and VBS output the same signals respectively.

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You can change the PB setting separately for the VF/VBS and MON to select their playback signal output modes.

Setting the Camera Outputs

Setting Function

AUTO Normally, the camera picture is output.

CAM The camera picture is always output.

When the unit enters playback mode (PLAY, FF, REW, or REC REVIEW), the playback picture is automatically selected (default).

To compare the playback and camera pictures

When PB (playback signal output mode) is set to AUTO, you can set PB MIX to ON to display the

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playback picture and the camera picture in the same screen. You can change the PB MIX setting separately for the VF/VBS and MON to turn playback signal mixing on and off. The setting for both VF and VBS is the same. When it is turned on, the playback picture and camera output are mixed. You can also use the <PB MIX SETTING> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu to select the playback picture and camera picture display modes.

<PB MIX SETTING> page

Item

DIRECTION CAM The playback picture

MODE Y-MIX The Y signals are

LEVEL 0 to 80% The mix level can be

Setting Content

is gradually mixed into the camera image (default).

PB The camera image is

gradually mixed into the playback picture.

mixed (default).

WIRE(W) Only the outline

components are mixed and displayed with white lines.

WIRE(B) Only the outline

components are mixed and displayed with black lines.

adjusted (default: 80%).

WIPE

When MIX TYPE is set to WIPE, you can select how pictures are to be wiped.

Item Setting Content

LAYOUT HOR Horizontally split

VERT Vertically split

(default)

MIX TYPE

Select how to display the playback and camera pictures.

Setting How to display

MIX The playback picture and camera image

WIPE The screen is horizontally or vertically

are overlapped (default).

split in two, and two pictures are displayed simultaneously.

MIX

When MIX TYPE is set to MIX, how to mix the pictures can be selected.

Setting the Camera Outputs

Item Setting Content

PB POSITION

BOUNDARY With HOR:

RIGHT With HOR, the

LEFT With HOR, the

BOTTOM With VERT, the

TOP With VERT, the

0 to 1920 With VE RT: 0 to 1080

playback picture is displayed on the right and the camera image on the left (default when HOR is selected).

playback picture is displayed on the left and the camera image on the right.

playback picture is displayed in the lower part and the camera image in the upper part (default when VERT is selected).

playback picture is displayed in the upper part and the camera image in the lower part.

The boundary position can be changed (default: with HOR: 960, with VERT: 540).

To display a monitor LUT mark

When a monitor LUT (ITU-R709) is applied to the SDI output from the HD SDI MON1 and HD SDI MON2 connectors, or to the video in the viewfinder, you can display an MLUT mark (709ϒ) to indicate that the applied gamma is different from the gamma of the recorded video.

Note

The monitor LUT function is enabled when you are using S-LOG A.

Set MLUT MARK to ON, then set the brightness and position of the indication.

Item Function

LEVEL For selecting the brightness of

the monitor LUT mark among 1 to 4 (4 is the maximum brightness.)

Item Function

H POS For setting the horizontal

V POS For setting the vertical position

position of the indication in the range of 0 to 99 (0 is the leftmost.)

of the indication in the range of 0 to 99 (0 is the uppermost.)

Outputting Color Bars

Color bar signals can be output from the unit’s internal color bar generator. Use the <OTHERS 1> page of the Camera >USER (MAINTENANCE) menu.

<OTHERS 1> page

When CAM BARS is set to ON, the color bar generator is turned on, and the color bar signal is output. For the HD output (to the viewfinder and monitor) and SD (VBS) output, the format of the color bar signals can be independently selected. Regardless of HD output and SD output settings, the main line output is always a 16:9 (100%) color bar signal.

HD-BAR (VF/MON)

You can select the formats of the color bar signals sent to the VF, HD SDI MON1 and HD SDI MON2 connectors from among 17 types.

SD-BAR

You can select the formats of the color bar signals to the TEST OUT and REMOTE connectors from among five types.

Item Selectable color-bar formats

HD-BAR (VF/MON)

BAR 16:9 (100%), BAR 16:9 (75%), SMPTE 16:9 (BLACK) BAR 4:3 (100%), BAR 4:3 (75%), SMPTE 4:3 (BLACK), MF-ARIB (75%), MF-ARIB (100%), MFARIB (+I), MF-SMPTE (–I, Q)

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Item Selectable color-bar formats

SD-BAR SMPTE, EIA, FULL (EBU), 95%,

NTSC100% (PAL100%)

Note

The color bar signal is not output with the video output from the VF, HD SDI MON1, HD SDI MON2, and REMOTE connectors if the monitor LUT (R709) is selected for MLUT/PBMIX of the respective output on the <PB/MON LUT> page (see page 131) (except when a VBS signal is output).

<OTHERS 1> page

Outputting Rec Trigger Signals

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By outputting Rec Trigger signals to an SRW-1/ SRPC-1 connected to the HD SDI MON1 or HD SDI MON2 connector or the HD SDI OUT A/B connector (when the HKSR-9001 is installed), you can configure a function that enables recording in conjunction with the unit. Use the <OTHERS 1> page of the Camera >USER (MAINTENANCE) menu.

Unit status SDI REMOTE

setting

SDI REMOTE output status

Not recording CHAR REC

STOP

G-TLY REC

STOP

R-TLY REC

STOP

Recording CHAR REC

G-TLY REC

R-TLY REC

Notes

• Even if there is no cassette loaded in the unit or the tape

ends, Rec Trigger signals will be output when you press the REC button (or RUN button).

• If the tape ends or the cassette is removed while Rec

Trigger signals are being output, tape recording will start when you load a new cassette and press the REC button (or RUN button).

Set SDI REMOTE to CHAR, G-TLY, or R-TLY. Depending on the status of the unit, the viewfinder, unit tally indicator, and control panel displays will be as follows.

Display

• Viewfinder: “REC2” flashes on the screen.

• Control panel: The “O” for SDI RMT is displayed in red.

• Control panel: The “O” for SDI RMT is displayed in white.

• Viewfinder: The green tally lights.

• Unit tally indicator: Lights in green.

• Control panel: The “O” for SDI RMT is displayed in red.

• Control panel: The “O” for SDI RMT is displayed in white.

• Viewfinder: The red tally lights.

• Unit tally indicator: Lights in red.

• Control panel: The “O” for SDI RMT is displayed in red.

• Control panel: The “O” for SDI RMT is displayed in white.

• Viewfinder: “REC2” flashes on the screen. The red tally lights.

• Control panel: The “O” for SDI RMT is displayed in red.

• Viewfinder: The green tally lights. The red tally lights.

• Unit tally indicator: Lights in red. Lights in green once every 4 seconds.

• Control panel: The “O” for SDI RMT is displayed in red.

• Viewfinder: The red tally lights.

• Unit tally indicator: Lights in red.

• Control panel: The “O” for SDI RMT is displayed in red.

Setting the Camera Outputs

Viewfinder display

Viewing Settings and Indications in the

Control panel display

Viewfinder

In addition to the video, the viewfinder can display text and messages showing the settings and operating status of the unit. The same information can be displayed on the monitors connected to the HD SDI MON1 and HD SDI MON2 connectors.

Note

This information is not displayed when the unit is in menu operation mode. Exit menu operation mode to view the information.

Viewing the Basic Status

The following status indications can be superimposed on the camera picture. They appear when you press the VF MENU/DISPLAY button. The display conditions can be specified on the <VF DISPLAY> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu.

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a Frame rate

The current frame rate is displayed.

b Lens extender

“EX” is displayed when a lens extender is in use.

c Color temperature

Displays the color temperature.

d Recording mode

“REC” is displayed when the recorder docked on the camera is in recording mode.

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e Battery indication

Indicates the input power voltage. The indication begins to flash if the voltage decreases to the NEAR END value specified on the <BATT ALARM SET> page of the Camera >MAINTENANCE menu. The flashing becomes quicker when the voltage decreases further and approaches the END value. You can check the NEAR END and END values on the <BATTERY ALARM> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu and on the SYSYTEM Setup >BATTERY of the VTR menu.

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f Focus position

Shows the focus position of a zoom lens as a numeric value in the range 0 to 255 (infinity).

g Zoom position

Indicates the approximate position of the zoom lens variator between wide angle (0) and telephoto (99).

l Shutter

Displays the shutter setting as a shutter angle or speed. For a shutter angle, is displayed at the left. The type of the display, angle (deg) or speed (sec), can also be switched on the <VF DISPLAY> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu (default: deg).

m Audio level meters

The upper row displays the maximum levels for odd-numbered channels. The lower row displays the maximum levels for even-numbered channels.

n Tape remaining

Indicates the approximate remaining tape time in minutes.

o F value

Indicates the lens f-stop (iris opening) value.

h White balance memory

Displays the currently selected white balance memory.

W:A: Memory A W:B: Memory B W:P: Preset memory

The setting is fixed at W:P in Cine mode. In Custom mode, you can change the setting using the subdisplay or from a remote control unit.

i Color temperature filter mode

Indicates the state of the electrical filter. In Cine mode, “5600” is displayed when the daylight f ilter is selected. Wh en the tungsten fi lter is selected, this column becomes blank. In Custom mode, “5600” is displayed when CC:C (5600K) filter is set to ON.

j Optical filters

Displays the types of currently selected two filters. The number (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) indicates the ND filter, and the letter (A, B, C, or D) is for the CC filter. The letter E appears when the selected.

/2ND filter is

k Gain value

Displays the video gain value (dB) of the video amplifier.

p Self-diagnosis information

If an error occurs on an internal board or elsewhere, “CAM?” appears here, and an error message appears in the message area. This indication cannot be turned off.

For the error messages, see “Warning/Error Messages” (page 200).

q Message area

Displays the status of auto setup processing, error messages, and so on.

For the error messages, see “Warning/Error Messages” (page 200).

r Timecode area

Displays the same timecodes as the subdisplay.

For details, see “Checking Timecode and the Remaining Tape Time” (page 49).

To select the basic status indications

You can use the <VF DISPLAY> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu to select the basic status indications that you want appear in the viewfinder.

Viewing Settings and Indications in the Viewfinder

<VF DISPLAY> page

Item Setting

FPS Set to ON to obtain the frame rate

FOCUS Set to ON to display the focus position

IRIS Set to ON to display the F value

ZOOM Set to ON to display the zoom position

EX Set to ON to display the lens extender

ND Set to ON to display the optical filter

5600K Set to ON to display the 5600

WHITE Set to ON to display the white balance

GAIN Set to ON to display the gain value

SHUTT Set to ON to display the shutter

BATT Set to ON to display the battery

REC Set to ON to display the recording

TAPE Set to ON to display the tape

TC Set to ON to display the timecode

AUDIO Set to ON to display the audio level

indication 1.

indication 5.

indication qf.

indication 6.

indication 2.

indications 9.

indication 8.

memory indication 7.

indication q;.

indication qa.

UNIT Select the unit for the shutter

indication.

deg: Shutter angle (default) sec: Shutter speed (sec)

indication 4.

mode indication 3.

remaining indication qd.

indication qj.

meters qs.

Item Setting

MESSAG Select the type of messages to be

displayed in the message area qh.

ALL: Display all messages AT: Display auto setup information

and higher

WRN: Display warning messages and

higher

OFF: Display warning messages of

the highest level only

C TEMP Set to ON to display the color

temperature.

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Viewing the ABNORMAL <!> Display

An ABNORMAL< ! > screen like the one shown below appears if you press the CANCEL/ STATUS button when the basic status indications are displayed in the viewfinder.

This screen allows you to check for items that are set to non-standard settings. You can select the items to display and define non-standard settings on the <‘!’ IND> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu.

Setting the ABNORMAL<!> indications

<‘!’ IND> page

For each item, select ON in the [IND] column if you want that item to appear in the ABNORMAL<‘!’> screen.

Viewing Settings and Indications in the Viewfinder

Specify the standard setting in the [NORMAL] column. When an item is set to select ON in the [IND] column, and the setting is other than the setting specified in the [NORMAL] column, that condition is indicated in the ABNORMAL<‘!’> screen.

Item Setting

ND ND filter selection: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

CC CC filter selection: A, B, C, D, E

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WHITE White balance memory selection: P,

5600K Custom mode: 5600K ON/OFF

SHUTT Shutter mode ON/OFF

FAN Fan operation mode selection:

EXT Lens extender (normal: OFF)

(combination allowed)

A, B (combination allowed)

Cine mode: ON for Daylight, OFF for

Tungste n

AUTO1, AUTO2, MIN or MAX

Viewing the FUNCTION (Format/ Switch Function)/SYSTEM (System Settings/FILTER ASSIGN) Display

FUNCTION 2 screen

a Zebra settings

Displays the zebra settings.

b Gain switch values

Displays the values assigned to the L/M/H positions of the gain switch.

SYSTEM screen

When the ABNORMAL<‘!’> screen (see page

63) is displayed, you can press the CANCEL/

STATUS button repeatedly to cycle through the following screens. FUNCTION 1 screen t FUNCTION 2 screen

t SYSTEM screen t FILTER ASSIGN sc reen t basic status indications t ...

FUNCTION 1 screen

This screen shows the functions assigned to the assignable buttons/switch.

For functions that can be assigned, see “Assigning Functions to Assignable Buttons/Switch” (page 51).

Viewing Settings and Indications in the Viewfinder

a Format

Displays the current video format.

For details on the formats, see “Detailed Video Format Settings” (page 77).

b Monitor output settings

Displays the current settings of the monitor outputs.

c Genlock status

Displays the reference signal setting and the status of the input signal.

FILTER ASSIGN screen

This screen shows the types of filters assigned to the knob positions of the filter selector.

Specifying and Displaying Markers

You can display various markers, such as the center marker and safety zone marker, on the viewfinder and monitor screens.

Example: Center marker (entire cross)

Example: Safety zone marker (90%)

<CHAR/MARK MIX> page

The display of markers (MARKER) is set to ON for all outputs when the unit is shipped from the factory.

Item Setting

VF Turn all the markers on or off in the

viewfinder.

MON Turn the markers on or off on the

monitors connected via the HD SDI MON1 or HD SDI MON2 connector.

HD-Y Turn the markers on or off on the

monitors connected to the HD SDI OUT A/B connectors (when the HKSR-9001 is installed).

VBS Turn the markers on or off on the

monitors connected via the TEST OUT and REMOTE connectors.

The CHAR/MARK LEVEL line allows you to adjust the brightness (0 to 50) of the character and marker indications.

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The <CHAR/MARK MIX> page and <MARKER SETTING> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu allow you to switch the display of the markers on or off and to specify the appearance, and parameters of the markers.

Activating/deactivating marker display on each output

The <CHAR/MARK MIX> page allows you to activate and deactivate the display of markers on each output.

Specifying the markers to be displayed

The <MARKER SETTING> page allows you to select the markers that you want to display. The selected markers will appear on an output if marker display for that output has been activated on the <CHAR/MARK MIX> page.

<MARKER SETTING> page

All the markers have been set to OFF at the factory.

Viewing Settings and Indications in the Viewfinder

Item Setting

CENTER Set to ON to display the center

SAFETY Set to ON to display the safety

EFFECTIVE Set to ON to display the effective

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ASPECT Set to ON to display the aspect

VARIABLE If you select VAR H or VAR V

SAFETY Set to ON to display the safety

MASK Set to ON to make the areas

marker and select the type of the center marker. 1: Entire cross 2: Entire cross with a hole 3: Center 4: Center with a hole

zone marker and specify the range (80%, 90%, 92.5%, or 95%).

pixel area.

marker and specify the aspect:

2.40:1, 2.35:1, 1.85:1, 1.66:1, 16:9, 15:9, 14:9, 13:9, 4:3, VAR H, VAR V

for ASPECT, set the H or V value. VAR H: 12 to 1920 VAR V: 12 to 1080

zone for the selected aspect marker, and specify the range.

outside the selected aspect marker dimmer, and select the mask level (0 to 15).

<VF/HD-Y DETAIL> page

Item Function

VF Turn the VF detail adjustment function

on or off.

HD-Y Turn the monitor picture detail

adjustment function on or off.

LEVEL Set the level (0 to 100%) of the VF

detail adjustment function (when VF is ON).

CRISP Set the noise crispening level (–99 to

+99).

Displaying Zebra Patterns

You can display zebra patterns on the viewfinder and monitor screens.

Zebra (default settings)

1 (70%) 2 (100%)

Making Viewfinder Detail Adjustments

You can adjust the image on the viewfinder screen to obtain a clearer view, using the <VF/ HD-Y DETAIL> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu. This adjustment does not affect the image being recorded.

Viewing Settings and Indications in the Viewfinder

Use the <ZEBRA> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu to a djust zebra patterns and turn them on and off.

<ZEBRA> page

Item Function

MONITOR

HD-Y

VBS

ZEBRA TYPE

ZEBRA1 LEVEL

WIDTH Adjust the width (0 to 30%) of the

ZEBRA2 Adjust the level (50 to 109%) of

a) These items can also be set on the <CHAR/MARK

MIX> page.

Turn the zebra pattern in the viewfinder on and off.

Turn the zebra pattern on the monitors connected to the HD SDI MON1 or HD SDI MON2 connector on and off.

Turn the zebra pattern on the monitor on and off.

Turn the zebra pattern on a device connected via the REMOTE connector on and off.

Select the zebra type to be displayed: 1, 2, or 1&2

Adjust the level (0 to 109%) of the zebra 1 indication (factory default: 70%).

zebra 1 indication (factory default: 70%).

the zebra 2 indication (factory default: 100%).

Specifying and Displaying Cursors

You can display cursors on the viewfinder and monitor screens.

Example: Box cursor

Activating/deactivating cursor display on each output

The <CHAR/MARK MIX> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu allows you to activate and deactivate the display of cursors on each output.

<CHAR/MARK MIX> page

The display of cursors (CURSOR) is set to OFF for all outputs when the unit is shipped from the factory.

Item Function

VF Turn the display of cursors on the

viewfinder on and off.

HD-Y Turn the display of cursors on the

monitor on and off.

MON Turn the display of cursors on the

monitors connected to the HD SDI MON1 or HD SDI MON2 connector on and off.

Selecting the type and size of the cursor

The <MARKER SETTING> page allows you to select the type and size of the cursor. The cursor will appear on an output if cursor display for that output has been activated on the <CHAR/MARK MIX> page.

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Viewing Settings and Indications in the Viewfinder

<MARKER SETTING> page

Item Function

CURSOR Select the type (BOX/CROSS) of the

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POS1 H/V Set the H (horizontal) position

SIZE W/H Set the width (from the center to right

cursor to be displayed.

(–958 to +956) and the V (vertical) position (–538 to +536) of the center.

or left side) (16 to 1920) and the height (from the center to top or bottom) (16 to 1080) of the cursor.

Checking the Power Supply Voltage

You can check the NEAR END and END settings, which specify trigger values for low voltage warnings, on the <BATTERY ALARM> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu.

<BATTERY ALARM> page

Item Indication

NEAR END Displays the NEAR END value of

the power supply selected with DCIN TYPE.

END Displays the END value of the

power supply selected with DCIN TYPE.

The only items that can be changed on this page are the two TYPE items (BATT TYPE and DCIN TYPE), which specify the type of battery or power supply to check. If you want to change the values, use the <BATT ALARM SET> page of the Camera >MAINTENANCE menu.

Item Indication

BATT TYPE Selects the type of battery to

NEAR END Displays the NEAR END value of

END Displays the END value of the

DCIN TYPE Selects the type of power supply to

Viewing Settings and Indications in the Viewfinder

check.

the battery selected with BATT TYPE.

battery selected with BATT TYPE.

check.

Detailed Function Settings

You can use the <SW ASSIGN 1> and <SW ASSIGN 2> pages of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu to assign functions to the assignable buttons/switch, in the same way that you assign functions using the subdisplay. You can also set the operation mode of the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

<SW ASSIGN 1> page

<SW ASSIGN 2> page

Assigning functions to the assignable buttons/switch

Move the cursor to one of the ASSIGN SW1 to ASSIGN SW8 lines, or to the ASSIGN SWN or ASSIGN SWC line, and then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The settings page for the corresponding assignable button/switch appears. Assign functions in the same way that you assign functions in the subdisplay.

For the assignable functions, see “Assigning Functions to Assignable Buttons/Switch” (page 51).

Setting page for assignable button 1

The setting pages for buttons 2, 3, 5 to 8, N and C have the same layout as that for button 1.

Setting page for assignable switch 4

On each page, move the cursor to the function to be assigned and press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

Setting the operation mode of the MENU SEL/ENTER dial

You can reverse the operations that occur when the MENU SEL/ENTER dial is turned in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction. This setting applies to the dial on the AP-1 (optional) as well as to the one on the right-side panel of the main unit.

Setting Operation

STD (default) Clockwise rotation moves the

cursor down (to the next position) or increases a setting value.

RVS Clockwise rotation moves the

cursor up (to the previous position) or decreases a setting value.

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Detailed Function Settings

Setting the Gain

If the gain of the video amplifier of the unit is to be switched using the gain switch of the RMB150 Remote Control Unit, the gain values for the corresponding switch positions must be specified in advance. Use the <GAIN ASSIGN> page of the Camera

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>USER (OPERATION) menu.

<GAIN ASSIGN> page

Menu item Setting

GAIN [L] Gain value corresponding to the L

GAIN [M] Gain value corresponding to the M

GAIN [H] Gain value corresponding to the H

SHOCKLE SS GAIN

Any of –6, –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, or 12 dB can be set for each of the L, M, and H positions, in any sequence.

Relationship between dynamic range and gain

The dynamic ran ge determined by the gain setting on the unit is the same for all formats at 460% for 0 dB or lower and 800% for 6 dB or higher.

Dynamic range Gain

460% –6 dB, –3 dB, 0 dB

650% 3 dB

800% 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB

Setting the gain so that the dynamic range is 800% enables reproduction of gradation at high luminance. In such cases, however, the S/N (noise in dark areas) will decrease due to the inverse relationship between the dynamic range and the

position of the gain switch

Shockless gain on or off

S/N. If you want to prioritize the S/N, configure the gain setting so that the dynamic range is 460%.

Setting the Gain

Detailed Shutter Settings

When you turn this unit’s Electronic Shutter function on, you can control the shutter by selecting either shutter angles or shutter speeds (seconds). You can use the subdisplay for normal shutter switching, and make more detailed settings on the <SHUTTER> page of the Camera >USER (PAINT) menu. The menu allows you to set the shutter on a page that displays the shutter angle (degrees), the shutter speed (seconds), and the shutter mode.

<SHUTTER> page

SHUTTER

To activate the electronic shutter, set this to ON. The [deg] field displays the currently selected shutter angle, and the [sec] field displays the speed (in seconds), converted according to the current frame rate.

STEP (Step mode)

To select a step shutter value, move the cursor to this line. Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to display registered shutter values in the [deg] and in [sec] fields.

CONTINUOUS (Continuous mode)

To fine-adjust the selected shutter step value or use a value that has not been registered as a shutter step value, move the cursor to this line. The values in the [deg] and [sec] columns change continuously when the MENU SEL/ENTER dial is turned.

STEP ASSIGN

You can add and delete shutter step values in the same way as with the <SHUTTER ASSIGN>

page (see page 132) of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu. ADD: After a Continuous mode operation to

specify a shutter value in the [deg] field, you can use ADD to register that value as a new shutter step. If eight shutter step values have been already registered, “STEPS FULL” appears, and the new value is not registered. In that case, use DELETE to delete an unneeded shutter step value and try again.

DELETE: Deletes the shutter step value

displayed in the [deg] field by a step operation.

See “Shutter Settings” (page 42) for more information about shutter step values.

FRAME RATE

When the optiona l HKSR-9002 is i nstalled, select the frame rate (number of frames to shoot), for when Select FPS is selected as the video format. You can select from the ranges in the following table.

Selected format Selectable frame rates

(number of frames to shoot)

S23.98PsF/S24PsF 1 to 24 FPS (1 to 24 frames)

S25PsF 1 to 25 FPS (1 to 25 frames)

S29.97PsF/S30PsF 1 to 30 FPS (1 to 30 frames)

S50P 1 to 50 FPS (1 to 50 frames)

S59.94P/S60P 1 to 60 FPS (1 to 60 frames)

Note

When you have selected a format other than Select FPS, the frame rate is displayed in parentheses and cannot be changed.

COMP MODE

When the optional HKSR-9002 is installed, you can compensate for changes in the video level when the frame rate (number of frames to shoot) is changed. There are two compensation modes, which use either the shutter angle or electrical gain. ANGLE (angle compensation mode): When the

frame rate is changed, the video level is held constant by automatically adjusting the shutter angle.

Notes

• In angle compensation mode, the frame rate cannot be changed to a low value when the angle approaches 0°, and the frame rate cannot be changed to a high value when the angle approaches 360°.

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Detailed Shutter Settings

• In angle compensation mode, the shutter is automatically switched to ON.

GAIN (gain compensation mode): When the

frame rate is changed, the video level is held constant by automatically adjusting the electrical gain. The shutter angle is held constant.

Notes

• Depending on the selected format and FPS value,

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the dynamic range (latitude) may decline up to a maximum of shooting scenes with high contrast.

• When the unit is shipped from the factory, the frame rate ranges that can be selected for the Select FPS function (see page 106) are limited. When COMP MODE is set to OFF or ANGLE, it is not possible to select a frame rate of 8 FPS or below. This limitation is intended to prevent degraded video quality. To remove this limitation, change the setting of FPS LIMITER on the <OTHERS 2> page of the MAINTENANCE menu from LIMIT to FREE. However, if you do set the frame rate to 8 FPS or below, noise will become more prominent in the picture. When you change the setting of FPS LIMITER from FREE back to LIMIT, COMP MODE is automatically set to OFF.

/2. Be aware of this when you are

Restoring Factory Default Settings

The <OPERATOR FILE> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu allows you to return the operation items on pages U02 to U14 of the USER menu to the settings they had when the unit was shipped from the factory default.

<OPERATOR FILE> page

Move the cursor to PRESET and press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The operation items are reset to the settin gs they had when the unit was shipped from the factory.

See Chapter 8 “Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data” (page 185) for “Memory Stick” and other file operations.

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Selecting the Gamma

In addition to the built-in standard gamma and HyperGamma curves, you can create and use your own user gamma tables. Use the <GAMMA> page of the Camera >USER (PAINT) menu to turn gamma correction on and off and to select gamma curves.

<GAMMA> page

You can also select the gamma on the gamma table selection page (see page 52) of the subdisplay.

Using HyperGamma

Using the Standard Gamma

Standard gamma provides video gamma curves intended mainly for the creation of broadcast content. It is used in combination with the Knee function, which adjusts the dynamic range of high-luminance areas. When STANDARD is selected on the first line of TABLE on the <GAMMA> page, you can select from among the following standard gamma curves on the second line.

Gamma table No.

1 Equivalent to SD ENG camcorder

2 Equivalent to 4.5-times gain

3 Equivalent to 3.5-times gain

4 Equivalent to SMPTE-240M

5 Equivalent to ITU-R709

6 Equivalent to 5.0-times gain

7 Equivalent to 5.0-times-709 gain

The No. 5 (ITU-R709) curve is recommended for normal use. Note that ITU-R709 provides 4.5-times gain near black. Select the No. 6 (×5.0) curve when you need higher contrast near black.

Gamma curve

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Hyper Gamma enables the wide dynamic range of the CCD sensors to be reproduced with smooth contrast without using the Knee function. This camera provides the following eight hyper gamma choices:

Available Hyper Gamma choices

Name

Dynamic range White limit Video output with 18% gray card

(video input 20%)

Reproducibility of high luminance areas

You can select the dynamic range from among 325%, 460%, and 800%. Selecting a wide dynamic range, such as 800%, enables reproduction of gradation at high luminance.

Selecting the Gamma

No.

1 HG3250G36 325% 100% 36%

2 HG4600G30 460% 100% 30%

3 HG3259G40 325% 109% 40%

4 HG4609G33 460% 109% 33%

5 HG8000G36 800% 100% 36%

6 HG8000G30 800% 100% 30%

7 HG8009G40 800% 109% 40%

8 HG8009G33 800% 109% 33%

a) Naming rule: HG + 3 digits of dynamic range value +

1’s digit of white limit + G + video output value with 18% gray card

For the respective curves, see the figures in “HyperGamma curves” (page 74).

However, the brightness of intermediate gradation will be lowered.

White limit

You can select either 109% or 100% for the maximum value of video output (white limit). While reproduction up to 109% is possible with SDI outputs, only 100% may be available, depending on the environment of the production system. In such conditions, select 100% as the white limit.

Midtone

You can select two values for the brightness of

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intermediate gradation areas around skin tones. Selecting a curve for bright intermediate gradation may slightly inhibit reproducibility of the high luminance.

To select HyperGamma

1 Select HYPER GAMMA on the first

line of TABLE on the <GAMMA> page and select the hyper gamma curve most suitable to the shooting conditions and purpose on the second line.

• With a Hyper Gamma selected, the knee and gamma level adjustments are n ot allowed, even in Custom mode.

HyperGamma curves

HG3: HG3259G40 HG4: HG4609G33 HG7: HG8009G40 HG8: HG8009G33

HG1: HG3250G36 HG2: HG4600G30 HG5: HG8000G36 HG6: HG8000G30

2 Observing the output video level for a

gray card of 18% reflection rate on a waveform monitor, adjust the iris so that the level becomes equal to that shown in the “Video output with 18% gray card” column of the “Available Hyper Gamma choices” table. (The iris setting in this condition is the standard iris setting for the selected hyper gamma.)

Notes

• When this unit is in Custom mode (see page 40), white clip level adjustment is allowed, but the white limit values shown i n the “Available Hyper Gamma choices” table may not be obtained if you adjust the white clip level.

Selecting the Gamma

Using S-LOG

When SPECIAL is selected on the first line of TABLE on the <GAMMA> page, the second line indicates S-LOG (Sony Log). Sony Log (called “S-Log” below) is a gamma function optimized for CCD cameras. It was developed for use in the DI (digital intermediate) workflow of film production, in which the camera negative captured on film is digitally processed to create the digital master release print. S-Log allows you to monitor the full latitude of Sony digital cinema cameras, which is comparable to that of film cameras, and to perform color correction (grading). The camera image can be treated as a “digital negative” in

workflows optimized for digital processing of negative film. By working with this “digital negative”, you can make a smooth transition from film production to digital cinema production. You can use the same ISO sensitivity ratings, light meters, and shooting style as always, and enjoy a latitude comparable to that of negative film.

For more information about S-Log, refer to the “SLog Whitepaper”. Contact a Sony service representative for information about how to obtain this whitepaper.

Using User Gamma

You can also use the CvpFileEditor create your own gamma tables on your personal computer, and load those table into the unit via a “Memory Stick”. Note that gamma control (LEVEL, ON/OFF) may be disabled when a user gamma table is selected, because the gamma may have been forcibly fixed when the table was created. When the unit is shipped from the factory, it is set up to use a user gamma table initialized to HG8009G33.

1) CvpFileEditor is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

To select a user gamma table

software to

Select USER on the first line of TABLE on the <GAMMA> page of the Camera >USER (PAINT) menu and display the desired user gamma table.

When the black level of a user gamma table has been set to “0” using CvpFileEditor V4.0, the master black (BLACK [M]) setting is fixed to “0” (factory setting), and “– –” is displayed.

CvpFileEditor

The unit supports CvpFileEditor Version 3.0 or later. If you have an earlier version of CvpFileEditor, you can download the latest version from “eCSite”, the site for downloading business and professional software from Sony Corporation.

If you have not registered at “eCSite,” access the following URL and register. https://www.ecspert.sony.biz/ecsite/center/ registUserInfo?action=regulationsDirect

For detailed information on how to install the software, refer to the CvpFileEditor manual, available from the above site.

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1 To use a gamma table you have created,

load it into the unit.

Load the gamma table data via a “Memory Stick” using the <USER GAMMA> page of the FILE menu in Custom mode.

<USER GAMMA> page

For details on file operations, see Chapter 8 “Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data” (page 185).

2 Select the user gamma.

Selecting the Gamma

Inverting the Camera Picture

Display Settings

The image-inversion function allows you to cancel the image inversion phenomena that occurs when a cine-lens converter is used. Use the <OTHERS 1> page of the Camera >USER (MAINTENANCE) menu to access this function.

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<OTHERS 1> page

Set IMAGE INVERT to ON to activate the image inversion function. The camera picture is inverted vertically and horizontally. Processing of camera video takes more time when the image inversion function is on. Carry out lip sync compensation as required.

See “Lip Sync Compensation” (page 215) for more information about lip sync compensation.

The display of the control panel displays VTR menus and information such as audio levels, warnings, operating status indications, time data, remaining tape capacity, and remaining battery capacity.

For details, see “Display” (page 25).

If the display is hard to see because of low light conditions, you can set the LIGHT switch to ON to turn on the backlight.

LIGHT switch

Use the VTR menu to make display settings.

For details on menu operations, see “VTR Menu Operations” (page 170).

To make the backlight brighter

Select LCD >BRIGHT in the SYSTEM Setup menu (see page 180) and adjust the brightness (0 to 31) in the Backlight Brightness window.

To turn the backlight off after a specified interval

Select LCD >LIGHT OFF in the SYSTEM Setup menu (see page 180) and select the time that the backlight should remain on (5 sec to 5min) in the Backlight Off Timer window. To keep the backlight on, select “Disable”.

Inverting the Camera Picture / Display Settings

To display a screen saver after a specified interval

Select LCD >SAVER in the SYSTEM Setup menu (see page 180) and select the time after which the screen saver should appear (1min to 1hour) in the Screen Saver window. Select “Disable” if you do not want to display a screen saver.

Detailed Video Format Settings

On this unit, you can select the video formats listed in the following table.

Frame rate Signal format Bit length

23.98PsF YCbCr 4:2:2 10

RGB 4:4:4 10 or 12

24PsF YCbCr 4:2:2 10

RGB4:4:4 10 or 12

25PsF YCbCr 4:2:2 10

RGB4:4:4 10 or 12

29.97PsF YCbCr4:2:2 10

RGB4:4:4 10 or 12

50P YCbCr 4:2:2 10

59.94P YCbCr 4:2:2 10

59.94I YCbCr 4:2:2 10

RGB 4:4:4 10 or 12

50I YCbCr 4:2:2 10

RGB 4:4:4 10 or 12

You can check the currently selected format in the SYSTEM screen (page 64).

You can register eight of your most frequently used formats from the above list, which allows you to select them on the subdisplay.

For format selection on the subdisplay, see “Selecting the Video Formats” (page 46).

Setting the Video Format in the Camera Menu

You can set the video format on the <OUTPUT FORMAT> page of the MAINTENANCE menu. The factory default settings are the 23.98PsF frame rate and the 4:2:2 YCbCr signal format. Referring to the procedure mentioned in “Setting the Built-in Clock” (page 39), select MAINTENANCE menu on the TOP MENU screen and call up the <OUTPUT FORMAT> page.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Camera Menu Operations” (page 123).

<OUTPUT FORMAT> page

CURRENT

Display the current format.

SCAN

Select the scan mode: PROGRESSIVE or INTERLACE.

FRAME

Select the frame rate. When you select INTERLACE for the scan mode, select 29.97 to specify 59.94I or select 25 to specify 50I.

SIGNAL

Select the signal format. The compression ratio of 4:4:4 HQ is SQ.

When the settings are completed, move the cursor to SET FORMAT and press the MENU SEL/ ENTER dial. The format is changed, and the new format is displayed on the CURRENT line. The message “UNSUPPORTED FORMAT” appears for three seconds if the settings change is rejected.

SELECT FPS

When the optional HKSR-9002 is installed, set this to ON to use the Select FPS function (see page 106). The selected format appears on the NEXT line. When the settings are completed, move the cursor to SET FORMAT and press the MENU SEL/ ENTER dial. The format changes, and the new format appears on the CURRENT line.

Notes

• If you select an invalid format combination (e.g., 60P and 4:4:4), SET FORMAT appears in parentheses, and the format cannot be changed.

• The message “UNSUPPORTED FORMAT” appears for 3 seconds if the unit is unable to change the settings after the above operations.

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Detailed Video Format Settings

Setting the Video Format in the VTR Menu

Use FORMAT or OTHERS in the SYSTEM Setup menu to select the system signal format.

Notes

• The tape formats supported by this unit may differ from those supported by other VTRs.

Before selecting the tape format, be sure to read “About Recording/Playback Formats” (page 208).

• If a cassette is loaded in the unit, be sure to eject it

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before starting the following procedure.

For details on menu operations, see “VTR Menu Operations” (page 170).

To set with FORMAT

Submenu window

3 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select LINE in the submenu window if necessary.

A setting window appears.

Setting window

1 Press the menu selection button

“SYSTEM” on the control panel.

The SYSTEM Setup menu appears.

2 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

move the cursor to FORMAT, and then press the dial.

A submenu window appears.

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4 Turn and press the SELECT/ENTER

dial to select the desired value.

This returns you to the submenu window, which is activated again.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the FRAME,

SIGNAL, and 3G/DUAL (when the optional HKSR-9001 is installed) items.

6 In the submenu window, select [SET].

7 Confirm the format, move the cursor to

“OK”, and then press the SELECT/ ENTER dial.

A message appears to inform you that the format has been selected, and you return to the HOME screen.

To set with OTHERS

The format list screen appears.

A bar appears for formats that cannot be used. A yellow check mark appears for

1 Press the menu selection button

“SYSTEM” on the control panel.

The SYSTEM Setup menu appears.

2 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

move the cursor to OTHERS, and then press the dial.

A submenu window appears.

formats that can be used, and the current format flashes.

4 Move the cursor to the format you want

to use.

To move the cursor left and right

Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial.

To move the cursor up and down

Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial with the FUNC button held down.

5 Press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

“CANCEL” and “OK” appear at the bottom of the screen. To change the “SELECT FPS” setting, move the cursor and press the ENTER button while holding the FUNC button down.

6 Move the cursor to “OK”, and then

press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

3 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial and

select FORMAT LIST in the submenu window if necessary.

Relation between Playback and Recording Signals and Video Monitor Output Signals

A message appears to inform you that the format has been selected, and you return to the HOME screen.

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During recording and playback of HDSDI signals, signals in the formats shown in the following table are output to the video monitors connected to the HD SDI MON1 and HD SDI MON2 connectors.

Detailed Video Format Settings

Recording/playback signal

1080/4:2:2 23.98PsF 1080/4:2:2 23.98PsF 525/59.94i

24PsF

25PsF 25PsF 625/50i

29.97PsF 29.97PsF 525/59.94i

50i 50i 625/50i

59.94i 59.94i 525/59.94i

50P

59.94P

1080/4:4:4SQ

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1080/4:4:4HQ 1080/4:4:4HQ 12bit

For the case of SR Motion shooting, see “Target Frame Frequencies and Signal Formats” (page

101).

23.98PsF 23.98PsF 525/59.94i

24PsF 24PsF 625/50i

25PsF 25PsF 625/50i

29.97PsF 29.97PsF 525/59.94i

50i 50i 625/50i

59.94i 59.94i 525/59.94i

HD monitor Output

24PsF

50i

59.94i

To check the signals output to the video monitors

With the FUNC button on the control panel held down, press the HOME button. The display at the bottom of the HOME screen changes to show the formats of the signals currently being output to the HD and SD video monitors.

SD monitor Output

625/50i

525/59.94i

Detailed Video Format Settings

Power Saving Mode

You can extend battery operation time by putting the unit into power saving mode, which saves power during recording and playback by turning off unnecessary signals and enabling other power saving features. Settings related to power saving mode include “LED” and “TALLY” under SYSTEM Setup >POWER in the VTR menu (see page 183), and the settings on the <POWER SAVE> page of the Camera >MAINTENANCE menu (see page

154).

As described below, you can also reduce power consumption by selecting lower output levels and by turning off the functions of unit circuits that you are not using.

• Under INPUT SEL in the VTR >AUDIO Setup menu, turn off all audio inputs. This turns off the power of the audio input circuits.

• Lower the volume of your earphones.

• Turn off the backlight of the control panel.

• Lower the brightness of the subdisplay backlight.

• Detach the control panel. (Before doing this, you can assign basic tape transport functions to the assignable buttons/switch.)

• Detach the AP-1 (optional) (the same operations are available on the subdisplay).

• If you need only the camera module and will not be running the tape, you can put the unit into standby off mode by doing the following. This turns the drum drive off.

- Press the FUNC + STOP buttons on the

control panel (see page 22).

- Set SYSTEM Setup >SERVO >STBY OFF i n

the VTR menu to “1sec” (see page 181).

- With an assignable button/switch to which the

VTR SAVE function is assigned, select SAVE (see page 51).

- Eject the cassette.

• When the HKSR-9001 is installed:

1 Turn HD SDI A/B output off by setting

the ON/OFF switch of the HD SDI OUT A/B connectors on the rear panel (page

19) to OFF.

2 Turn the AUX IN input circuits off by

making the following settings:

- On the <GENLOCK> page of the Camera >MAINTENANCE menu, set REFERENCE to something other than AUX IN:

- Set audio input to something other than SDI:

- Set TC REGEN SRC to something other than AUX IN.

- Set SYSTEM Setup >FORMAT >INPUT SEL in the VTR menu to CAM.

The HKSR-9001 is powered off when you do both 1 and 2 above.

• Power off unneeded accessories, or disconnect them.

See “VTR Menu Operations” (page 170) and “Basic Camera Menu Operations” (page 123) for more information about operations in the VTR and Camera menus.

Power Saving Operations in the <POWER SAVE> page of the Camera >MAINTENANCE menu

MONITOR OUT: Enable or disable monitor

output.

DOWN CONVERTER: Enable or disable VBS/

RM output.

REMOTE: Enable or disable communications

with the RM-B750 or RM-B150.

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Power Saving Mode

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Recording/Playback

About Cassettes

The unit uses 1/2-inch width HDCAM-SR S-size cassettes. The maximum recording times are as follows.

System frequency Maximum recording time

29.97 Hz 40 minutes (20 minutes for

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25 Hz 48 minutes (24 minutes for

23.98 Hz/24 Hz 50 minutes (25 minutes for

Note

Use this unit or Sony SRW series video cassette recorder to rewind tapes. Do not use cassettes which have been rewound by other units or by rewinders.

Storage of cassettes

Store your cassettes at room temperature and normal humidity.

double-speed recording)

Note

When inserting the cassette, be careful that you do not hit the tape against the cassette holder.

Checking the tape for slack

Pressing in the reels lightly, turn them gently with your fingers in the directions shown below. If the reels will not move, there is no slack to adjust.

Loading and Unloading Cassettes

Loading a cassette

1 Set on the power ON/OFF switch to ON.

Note

If the interior of the VT R section is damp, the “VTR 007F:HUMID ERROR” indicator will light.

2 Press the EJECT button.

The cassette insertion slot will open.

3 Check that there is no slack in the tape.

Then slide in the cassette until it clicks into position (1) and close the cassette insertion slot completely (2).

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Unloading a cassette

With the power supply on, press the EJECT button to open the cassette insertion slot. Then take out the cassette. If you are not going to insert another cassette, close the cassette insertion slot.

Even if the battery is exhausted and the unit stops, it is possible to take out the cassette and close the cassette insertion slot if the remaining battery voltage is about 10.5 V or more. However, when the battery voltage is low, do not repeat the unloading operation. If you repeat the operation, the power may be turned off during the ejection operation and you may not be able to continue the operation.

Note

When you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, take out the cassette to protect the tape and turn off the power.

Preventing Accidental Erasure

The following procedure prevents cassettes from being recorded inadvertently.

Push the plug in.

To reuse the cassette, return the plug to its original position.

Recording

Before recording, it is necessary to set the following items.

• System signal format

• Audio signals

• Recording audio levels

• Timecode and user bits

Setting System Signal Format

Use the VTR >SYSTEM Setup menu to make settings related to system signal format.

To display SYSTEM Setup menu

Press the menu selection button “SYSTEM”.

SYSTEM Setup menu

SELECT/ENTER dial

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SYSTEM button

Control panel

To set with FORMAT

1 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select FORMAT, and then press the dial.

A submenu window appears.

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Submenu window

2 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select a sub-item in the submenu window, and then press the dial.

A setting window appears.

Setting window

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3 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select a value, and then press the dial.

This returns you to the submenu window.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as required.

5 In the submenu window, select [SET].

6 Make sure of the format, select “OK”,

and then press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

A message appears to inform you that the format has been set, and you return to the HOME screen.

To set with OTHERS

2 Select FORMAT LIST, and then press

the SELECT/ENTER dial.

The Format List screen appears.

A bar appears for formats that cannot be used. A yellow or green check mark appears for formats that can be used. The check mark is green for formats that can be used when the SELECT FPS function is enabled.

See “Select FPS Function” (page 106) for more information about the Select FPS function.

3 Move the cursor to the format you want

to use.

To move the cursor left and right

Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial.

To move the cursor up and down

Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial with the FUNC button held down.

4 Press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

To change the “SELECT FPS” setting, move the cursor and press the ENTER button while holding the FUNC button down.

1 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select OTHERS, and then press the dial.

A submenu window appears.

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5 Make sure of the format, select “OK”,

and then press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

A message appears to inform you that the format has been set, and you return to the HOME screen.

Making Audio Signal Settings

Use the VTR >AUDIO Setup menu to make settings related to audio signals.

To display the AUDIO Setup menu

Press the menu selection button “AUDIO”.

SELECT/ENTER dial

ADJUST knob

AUDIO Setup menu screen

Control panel

AUDIO button

To select audio signals to record

The INPUT SEL item allows you to select the audio signals to record on each track.

OFF: Do not record audio signals (silent)

ALL MODE

Specify whether to assign signals to each track at one time.

USER: Select the signal to record to each

track individually. (You can configure each track in dividually only if [ALL MODE] is set to [USER].)

ALL SDI: Set tracks 1 to 12 to SDI (1 to

12) at one time.

ALL ANALOG: Set tracks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9,

and 11 to ANA, and set tracks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 to ANA2.

OFF: Set tracks 1 to 12 to OFF at one

time.

4 Press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

5 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select other

tracks and steps 3 and 4 to select other signals.

To select audio signals to monitor

The PHONE SEL item allows you to select the audio signals to output to the EARPHONES jack for the individual channels.

Cursor

Audio output levels

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1 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select a track (TRACK1 to TRACK12, ALL MODE).

2 Press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

3 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select the signal to record on the track selected in steps 1 and 2.

TRACK1 to TRACK12

SDI1 to SDI12 (displayed when the

HKSR-9001 is installed): SDI signal

input to the AUX IN connector

ANA1 and ANA2: Analog audio signal

input to the AUDIO INPUT CH-1 and CH-2 connectors

L/R settings

Channel numbers

1 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select a channel (1 to 12).

2 Press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

The L/R setting of the selected channel changes in the order L t R t LR t none. Select “none” if you do not want to output the selected channel to the EARPHONES jack.

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Select LR if you want to output the channel from both sides.

3 Repeat step 1 to select other channels

and step 2 to make L/R settings for those channels.

4 When you are finished, turn the

SELECT/ENTER dial to select END, and press the dial.

To select the digital audio signal mixing method

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1 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select the mixing method.

ADD: Simple addition RMS: Multiplied average (room mean

square)

Average: Simple average

2 Press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

Setting Recording Audio Levels

To check recording audio levels, use the audio level meters in the control panel display. The display switches automatically between recording audio levels during recording and playback audio levels during playback.

1 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select the scale to display.

Full Peak: Display 0 dBFS as the peak value. Full Ref: Display the reference level (+4

dBu) as 0 dB.

Fine: Display a scale with steps of 0.25 dB

centered around.

2 Press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

To set recording audio levels

The AUDIO Setup >REC LEVEL in the VTR menu allows you to set recording audio levels for the individual channels.

Note

Recording levels cannot be set during playback.

Cursor

Recording levels

To set the display range of the audio level meters

The AUDIO Setup >METER TYPE in the VTR menu allows you to set the display range of the audio level meters.

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Recording level settings

Channel numbers

1 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select a channel (1 to 12).

2 Press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

The current recording level of the selected channel is shown as a hexadecimal number.

UNI is shown for channels whose recording levels have not been changed.

3 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select UNI/VAL, and press the dial.

If you do not need to change the recording level, set the recording level of the channel selected in steps 1 and 2 to UNI and proceed to step 5. If you do need to change the recording level, set the recording level of the channel selected in steps 1 and 2 to VAR and proceed to step 4.

4 Turn the ADJUST knob to set the

recording level.

Turn clockwise to raise the level and turn counterclockwise to lower it.

To reset the setting

Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to move the cursor to RESET, and press the dial.

To select the type of time data to display

Use the TIMER SEL item.

1 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select CTL, TC (timecode), or UBIT (user bits).

CTL: Display CTL signals. TC: Display timecode. UBIT: Display user bit data.

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5 Press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

6 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select other

channels and steps 3 and 4 to set the recording levels of those channels.

7 When you are finished, turn the

SELECT/ENTER dial to select END, and press the dial.

Making Timecode and User Bits Settings

Use the VTR >TC Setup menu to make timecode and user bits settings.

To display the TC Setup menu

Press the menu selection button “TC”.

TC button

TC Setup menu screen

Control panel

SELECT/ ENTER dial

2 Press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

To select timecode to record

You can select the following types of timecode.

Menu item Timecode

TCG MODE

PRST – An arbitrary initial

RGN INT L Timecode in

REGENE SOURCE

timecode value can be preset (R RUN/F RUN and DF/NDF menu items can be set to any valu es).

synchronization with the timecode recorded in the longitudinal direction on the tape.

EXT L Timecode in

AUX L

synchronization with the timecode input to the TC IN connector.

Timecode in synchronization with the LTC timecode of the SDI signal input to the AUX IN connector.

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Menu item Timecode

TCG MODE

a) Only when the HKSR-9001 is installed

REGENE SOURCE

AUX V

Timecode in synchronization with the VITC timecode of the SDI signal input to the AUX IN connector.

To select user bits to record

You can select the following types of user bits.

Menu item User bits

OTHERS (MAIN) >RT REC

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OFF TCG PRST Arbitrary user bits

OFF TCG RGN Regenerate the

VITC – – Record real time in

V+L – – Record real time in

LTC – – Record real time in

TCG SET (MAIN) >UBG SOURCE

INT – Arbitrary user bits

TCG MODE

can be preset (TIMER PRESET >TCG UBIT).

user bits of the timecode selected with REGEN SOURCE.

can be preset, regardless of the setting of TCG MODE (TIMER PRESET >TCG UBIT).

the user bits of VITC only (LTC user bits follow the setting of UBG SOURCE).

the user bits of both VITC and LT C.

the user bits of LTC only (VITC user bits follow the setting of UBG SOURCE).

To record timecode

You can use either of the following methods to record timecode.

• Initialize the internal timecode generator with an arbitrary initial value, and record the output of the timecode generator.

• Record the output of the internal timecode generator synchronized with external timecode or timecode recorded in the longitudinal direction on the tape.

To preset an arbitrary initial timecode value

Set the TCG MODE menu item to PRST, then proceed as follows.

1 Select TIMER PRESET >TCG TC.

A preset value setting screen appears.

Cursor

2 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select the digit that you want to modify, then press the dial.

3 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

modify the value of the selected digit, then press the dial.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the values of

all digits.

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5 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

move the cursor to SET, then press the dial.

If RUN MODE is set to F RUN, the timecode starts advancing immediately.

To set all digits to 0

Reset the timecode value with the TIMER RESET menu item.

To set the timecode generator value to XX:00:00:00

You can set the current timecode generator value to the “00:00:00” value of the next hour. Example: TCG 01:12:34:12 t TCG 02:00:00:00

You can perform this setting from the control panel or the subdisplay/menu operations section.

• Performing the setting from the control

panel

Press the TC button while holding the FUNC and BACK buttons down.

• Performing the setting from the subdisplay/

menu operations section

When the TCG is displayed in the subdisplay, press the SET button while holding the MENU SEL/ENTER dial down.

To synchronize the internal timecode generator to external timecode

Use the following method to synchronize the timecode generators of multiple camcorder. Set the TCG MODE menu item to RGN, then use REGENE SOURCE to select the signal which the timecode generator should regenerate (see “To select timecode to record” (page 87)).

To record user bits

By setting user bits, you can record up to eight hexadecimal digits of information (date, time, etc.) in timecode tracks.

To record user bits after setting an arbitrary value

Set OTHERS (MAIN) >RT REC to OFF. To initialize user bits to an arbitrary value, set the TCG SET (MAIN) >UBG SOURCE menu item to INT. (The TCG MODE menu item can be set to any value.) Alternatively, set the TCG MODE menu item to PRST. The TCG SET (MAIN) >UBG SOURCE menu item can be set to any value (see “To select user bits to record” (page 88)).

To set the user bit value, proceed as described in “To preset an arbitrary initial timecode value”. As with timecode, all digits in user bit values can be set to 0 by using the TIMER RESET menu item.

To record real time in user bits

Select the recording method with OTHERS (MAIN) > RT REC (VITC only, both VITC and LTC, or LTC only). Regardless of the setting of TCG SET (MAIN) >UBG SOURCE, real time is recorded in the specified location.

To set the real time to record, proceed as follows.

1 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select RT SET, and press the dial.

The real time setting window appears.

2 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

move the cursor to the digit you want to change, and press the dial.

3 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

change the value of the selected digit, and press the dial.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired

value is displayed.

5 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

move the cursor to SET, and press the dial.

TeleFile recording

This system records the following TeleFile data to cassette labels with each recording operation.

• IN (recording start point)

• OUT (recording end point)

• Tape Format

• Duration (time from In point to Out point)

• File Name (automatically assigned file name in the format HDCAMSR_00X)

Note

TeleFile data may not be saved correctly if the power ON/OFF switch is set to the OFF position within one second after the end of recording.

When the number of files exceeds 70

Old files are deleted before new files are added. To delete all or selected files, use the SRW-5000/ 5500 to format the memory label or carry out a file deleting operation.

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Shooting

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1 Push the assignable 4/AUTO BLK BAL

switch to AUTO BLK BAL to adjust the black balance.

For details of black balance adjustment, see “Adjusting the Black Balance” (page 54).

2 Select the CC filter and ND filter to

match the lighting conditions, and adjust the white balance.

For details, see “Adjusting the White Balance (in Custom Mode)” (page 55).

3 Aim the camera at the subject and

adjust the focus and zoom.

4 If necessary, set the electronic shutter to

an appropriate mode and speed.

For details, see “Shutter Settings” (page 42).

5 To start recording, press the RUN

button on the main unit or the REC + PLAY buttons on the control panel.

If the recording start/stop function has been assigned to an assignable switch, that switch functions as a REC START button.

For details, see “Assigning Functions to Assignable Buttons/Switch” (page 51).

During recording, the REC indicator lights in the viewfinder. Perform zooming and focus control, if necessary.

6 To stop recording, press the RUN

button again or press the STOP button on the control panel.

The REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off.

Cassette control buttons

During recording, the cassette control buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY) have no effect.

Note

If you record over a previously recorded tape without using continuous recording, then the previously recorded timecode may appear for a few seconds when you play back the first part of a cut.

Continuous Recording

When recording is p aused, you can easily perform continuous recording with a precision of ±0 frames simply by pressing the RUN button on the main unit or the PAUSE button on the control panel. In other cases, before starting to record, you need to manually cue up the tape to the point where you want to start continuous recording. If you want to record timecode that is continuous with timecode already recorded on the tape, set TCG MODE (see page 172) to RGN, and set REGENE SOURCE to INT L (see page 173) in the VTR >TC Setup menu.

When the unit is in recording pause mode

You can start continuous recording by pressing the RUN button on the main unit or the PAUSE button on the control panel. However, the time taken before recording starts depends on the setting of the SYSTEM Setup >SERVO >STBY OFF in the VTR menu.

Continuous recording in other cases

After rewinding or fast forwarding, after removing the cassette, or on a tape that has been

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partially recorded, you can obtain a continuous recording by following the procedure below. The EOS SEARCH function also allows you to continue recording on a partially recorded tape.

For details on VTR menu operations, see “VTR Menu Operations” (page 170).

EOS SEARCH function

1 Looking in the viewfinder, press the

PLAY button to start playback.

2 Press the STOP button at the desired

point to begin recording. To continue from the end of a recording already on the tape, press the STOP button immediately after the end of the previously reco rded segment (within 0.5 seconds).

3 With the FUNC button held down,

press the PLAY button.

The tape will rewi nd and will be positioned at the desired point to continue recording.

4 Press the PAUSE button to start

recording.

Note

When SYSYTEM Setup >SERVO >EOS MODE in the VTR menu is set to “NORM”, the unit plays about 10 seconds of the recorded portion. If the end point cannot be found, the unit enters recording pause mode at that point.

Searching for the end of the last recorded section and turning on recording pause mode (EOS SEARCH function)

The EOS SEARCH LONG function allows the unit to search for the end of a recorded section on the tape after the recorded section is rewound and played back. To use this function, set SYSTEM Setup >SERVO >EOS MODE in the VTR menu to “LONG”.

The current tape position

Tape running direction

Recorded portion Blank portion

Searching for the end of the recorded portion and turning on recording pause mode

Note

If there is an unrecorded section between recorded sections, the unit may behave as if that section is the end of the last recorded section.

Chapter 4 Recording/Playback

Recording

Playback – Checking the Recording

You can view playback video by pressing the PLAY button. Playback video appears in the viewfinder, and on monitors connected to the HD SDI MON1 connector, the HD SDI MON2 connector, the TEST OUT connector, and the HD SDI OUT A/B connectors (when the HKSR-9001 is installed). You can also view playback video during recording review, rewind searches (REW), and fast-forward searches (F FWD). In addition, you can search for images during the

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paused state by turning the ADJUST knob (jog search). Press the PAUSE button again to return to the paused state.

Preparing for Playback

To make audio monitor signal settings

The VTR >AUDIO Setup menu (see page 175) allows you to make various settings related to audio monitor signals for playback. The procedures are basically the same as those for making settings related to audio monitor signals for recording.

To adjust the level of audio output to the EARPHONES jack

Turn the LEVEL knob.

To adjust playback audio levels

The PB LEVEL item in the VTR >AUDIO Setup menu (see page 176) allows you to adjust audio levels separately for each channel.

Note

Playback audio levels cannot be adjusted during recording.

To select time data to display during playback

Proceed as follows to select the type of time data to display during playback.

1 Display the TC Setup menu (see page

87).

2 Select TIMER SEL.

The TIMER SEL settings window appears.

(See “To select the type of time data to display” (page 87).)

3 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select CTL, TC (timecode), or UBIT (user bits).

CTL: Display CTL signals recorded on the

tape.

TC: Display LTC or VITC read by the

internal timecode reader. The TCR SEL item in the TC Setup menu allows you to determine whether the timecode reader is to read LTC or VITC.

UBIT: Display user bit values inserted into

the playback timecode.

4 Press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

To play back with tracking control

Tracking control can be manually operated or automatically optimized. To play back with manual tracking control, use the following procedure.

1 Insert the cassette to play back and

press the PLAY button.

2 In the VTR >SYSTEM Setup menu

select SERVO >TRACKING, and press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

A setting window opens.

The PB LEVEL settings window appears when you select the PB LEVEL item. The subsequent procedure is the same as steps 1 to 5 in “To set recording audio levels” (page 86).

To set the display range of the audio level meters

See page 86.

Playback – Checking the Recording

3 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select “VARI”, and press the dial.

The “CH.COND” indication in the HOME screen flashes in yellow.

4 Select ADJUST and press the SELECT/

ENTER dial.

The Tracking Adjust window appears.

To automatically optimize the tracking

Select “AUTO” in step 3 of the procedure for playback with manual tracking control. Step 4 and following are not necessary. When the tracking has been automatically optimized, the tracking control is not released even if the cassette is ejected or the system is powered off.

Checking the Last Three Seconds of the Recording –Recording Review

When SYSTEM Setup >SERVO >REC REVIEW in the VTR menu is set to NORM (the factory default), you can review the last three seconds of the recording. Pause the recording and simultaneously press the FUNC and PLAY buttons on the control panel. The last three seconds of the recording are played back in the viewfinder. You can also keep the FUNC + PLAY buttons pressed to rewind the tape. The unit rewinds the tape for as long as you keep the buttons pressed (up to 10 seconds), and then begins playback. When SYSTEM Setup >SERVO >REC REVIEW is set to ALL, you can review the who le cut. Pause the recording and press the FUNC + PLAY buttons. The unit rewinds to the start of the last cut and plays it back. The REC REVIEW function can also be assigned to the assignable buttons.

For details, see “Assigning Functions to Assignable Buttons/Switch” (page 51).

Note

The recording review functions only works if the recording you have made is at least three seconds long.

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5 While viewing the channel condition

display, turn the ADJUST knob or SELECT/ENTER dial to adjust so that the channel condition display lights in green.

To release tracking control

Eject the cassette, or power the system off. The setting of SERVO >TRACKING in the SYSTEM Setup menu returns to “UNITY”.

Checking the Recording on a Color Video Monitor –Playback in Color

Connect an HD color video monitor with an HDSDI input connector to the HD SDI MON1 connector or the HD SDI MON2 connector of the camcorder. By pressing the PLAY button, you can view the recorded picture of high quality. The signals output from these connectors depend on menu settings.

Playback – Checking the Recording

For details, see “Setting the Camera Outputs” (page

56).

To output VTR playback signals to the HD SDI MON1 and HD SDI MON2 connectors, and output the camera picture to the viewfinder and the TEST OUT connector

On the <PB/MON LUT> page (see page 121) of the OPERATION menu, set MON to AUTO and set VF/VBS to CAM.

HD monitor /SD monitor

Video input (analog)

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HDSDI input

HD monitor

Note

No video appears if MONITOR OUT in the <POWER SAVE> page of the Camera >MAINTENANCE menu is set to PWR SAVE. Set it to ACTIVE.

Checking the Camera Picture on the Viewfinder and/or Color Video Monitor

Normally, the signals output from the TEST OUT connector, HD SDI MON1 connector and the HD SDI MON2 connector switch from the camera picture to the recorded picture during playback. The viewfinder and an external monitor also switch to the recorded picture. However, by setting VF/VBS and MON on the <PB/MON LUT> page of the Camera >OPERATION menu, you can choose to output the camera picture even during playback.

To output VTR playback signals to the viewfinder, TEST OUT connector, HD SDI MON1 connector and HD SDI MON2 connector

Set VF/VBS and MON on the <PB/MON LUT> page (see page 131) of the OPERATION menu to AUTO.

HDSDI input

HD monitor

Playback – Checking the Recording

Chapter5

You can use the memory on the optional HKSR9002 Picture Cache Board to perform the following kinds of recording while maintaining the high quality of the HDCAM-SR (1920 ×

1080) format.

• SR Motion: Provides slow and quick motion effects.

• Timer Rec: Captures and records images at specified intervals.

• Cache Rec: Allows you to record video and audio from a few seconds before the time when you press the recording start button (in standby on mode).

When installing the HKSR-9002 in this unit, refer to the HKSR-9002 Installation Manual.

For details on SR Motion, see Chapter 6 “SR Motion (With HKSR-9002 Installed)” (page 99).

Memory Recording (With HKSR-9002 Installed)

Timer Rec

The Timer Rec function allows you to use the memory of the optional HKSR-9002 board to capture and record images at specified intervals. It is comparable to the Interval Rec function of previous models, but enables time-lapse recording and recording over longer periods. The following two methods are available. Manual Timer Rec: Specifies the number of

frames to record in a single take. Each time that recording starts, the specified number of frames are captured continuously.

Auto Timer Rec: Specifies the number of frames

to record in a single take and the interval (seconds) between takes. Each time that recording starts after the specified interval, the specified number of frames are captured

continuously. The following formats can be recorded by Timer Rec. 1080 422: 23.98/24/25/29.97PsF, 50P, 59.94P 1080 444SQ/444HQ: 23.98/24/25/29.97PsF

Note

Timer Rec cannot be used at the same time as Cache Rec.

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Manual Timer Rec

Note

Set SELECT FPS in the SYST EM Setup menu to “OFF”.

1 In the SYSTEM Setup menu, set EDIT

>TIMER REC to “MANU”.

2 In the submenu window, select “Manu

Frm” and then press the SELECT/

ENTER dial.

A setting window opens.

Timer Rec

3 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

select the number of frames to record in one take.

4 Start recording.

In Manual Timer Rec mode, “M” appears on the HOME screen before the number of lines of the signal format.

After about 0.5 seconds of normal tape recording, the specified number of frames are accumulated in the memory of the HKSR-

9002. Recording to tape starts again when the

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amount of data reaches the specified amount. The tally indicator of this unit lights during storage to memory and during recording to tape.

During Manual Timer Rec recording, each time the PAUSE button is pressed, the specified number of frames are accumulated in the memory and the unit is put into recording standby mode.

To check the amount of data in memory

Press FUNC + HOME twice. The amount appears at the bottom of the display (see page

101).

Auto Timer Rec

Note

In the SYSTEM Setup menu, set SELECT FPS to “OFF”.

1 In the SYSTEM Setup menu, set EDIT

>TIMER REC to “AUTO”.

2 In the submenu window, select

“Interval” and then press the SELECT/

ENTER dial.

A setting window opens.

3 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to set

the recording interval (hours/minutes/

seconds).

4 In the submenu window, select “Auto

Frm” and then press the SELECT/

ENTER dial.

A setting window opens.

5 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to

specify the number of frames to record

in one take.

6 Put the unit into recording paused

mode.

In Auto Timer Rec mode, “T” appears on the

HOME screen before the number of lines of

the signal format.

To cancel Manual Timer Rec mode

Press the STOP button.

Note

Do not stop recording until the amount of data in memory exceeds 20%. When there is only a small amount of data in memory, recording may stop without transferring the images to tape.

Timer Rec

Recording at the specified intervals of

specified time begins, and the specified

number of frames are accumulated in the

memory of the HKSR-9002. Recording to

tape starts when the amount of data reaches

the specified amount. The tally indicator of

this unit lights during storage to memory and

during recording to tape.

To check the amount of data in memory

Press FUNC + HOME twice. The amount appears at the bottom of the display, together with information such as the time remaining until the start of the next recording (see page

101).

Note

Do not stop recording until the amount of data in memory exceeds 20%. When there is only a small amount of data in memory, recording may stop without transferring the images to tape.

Cache Rec

The Cache Rec function captures about 200 frames of the video and audio that the camera is currently shooting (or about 100 frames in HQ mode) to the memory. Thus, when you press the recording start button, the recording starts with the data stored about 200 frames (or about 100 frames in HQ mode) before (if the unit is in standby on mode and SR Motion is not being used).

Notes

• To maximize the Cache Rec effect, it is recommended

that the Cache Rec function be used in standby on mode and with SR Motion disabled. Though the Cache Rec function can be used in standby off mode or together with SR Motion, the unit may be unable to record video and audio from immediately before you press the recording start button.

• Cache Rec cannot be used at the same time as Timer

Rec.

With the formats which support SR Motion, Cache Rec can be used together with SR Motion.

For details on the formats, see the table on page 102.

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To record using the Cache Rec function

1 In the SYSTEM Setup menu, set EDIT

>CACHE REC to “25%”, “50%”,

“75%”, “100%”, or “Quick Rec”.

When the Cache Rec function is active, “C”

appears on the HOME screen before the

number of lines of the signal format.

Cache Rec

2 Put this unit into standby on mode (the

mode in which the drum is rotating).

To switch from standby off mode to standby on mode

When the unit is in stop mode, press the STOP button. When recording is paused, press the REC button.

Note

To make the most effective use of the Cache Rec capability, be sure to start recording with the unit in standby on mode. The time after which the unit leaves standby on mode and enters standby off mode can be selected with the SERVO >STBY OFF item in the SYSTEM Setup menu. Select a time that will be long enough for your shooting conditions.

3 Do one of the following to start

recording.

• With the REC button held down, press the PLAY button.

Note

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Be sure to press the REC button first. If you press the PLAY button first, playback starts and the video and audio data that has been saved to memory is cleared.

• Perform sequential recording (you will need to record at least four seconds before pausing) (see page 90).

• Record after pausing. Record four seconds or more, and then press the PAUSE button to pause. The unit starts to save video and audio data to memory. Then press the PAUSE button again to resume re cording. The unit sta rts to transfer data from memory to the tape.

button is pressed. (The values shown are approximate and obtained when the frame frequency is 1080/59P.)

Status of this unit Recording start timing

Standby on mode

Not using SR Motion About three

seconds before

Using SR Motion About two

seconds before

Note

The values listed above vary depending on the frame frequency and the current operating conditions. You should make a test recording before using the Cache Rec function to record important material.

Standby off mode

About three seconds before 0 to two seconds after

About two seconds after

Maximizing the Cache Rec effect

The Cache Rec function advances recording start timing by up to about 100 frames (or about 200 frames for 422 or 444SQ, when the frame rate is 30PsF or lower). (The number of frames is equivalent to about 4 seconds (or about 8 seconds for 422 or 444SQ, when the frame rate is 30PsF or lower).) The recording start timing varies depending on whether the SR Motion is used for recording. The following table shows how many seconds of data are recorded in advance of the time that the REC

Cache Rec

Chapter6

SR Motion (With HKSR-9002 Installed)

Overview

The SR Motion functions of HDCAM-SR allow you to obtain slow and quick motion effects in high-quality, high-resolution full HD (1920×1080). By selecting the number of frames to shoot (the number of frames recorded each second), you can obtain slow and quick motion effects on playback. You can review the motion effects immediately af ter shooting. Since only the required number of frames are recorded to tape, no format conversion is needed before playback.

SR Motion has the following function.

Function Features Reference

Select FPS Provides smooth slow

Interval Frame

Notes

• The optional HKSR-9002 Picture Cache Board is required to use SR Motion.

• Audio signals are not recorded correctly during SR Motion recording.

and quick motion effects without skipped frames. Changing the number of frames to extract during recording provides motion effects with variable speeds (Ramp function).

Provides slow and quick motion effects without afterimaging. Changing the number of frames to extract during recording provides motion effects with variable speeds (Ramp function).

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Overview of SR Motion Recording/Playback

SR Motion allows you to obtain motion effects by setting the number of frames at shooting time to a different value than the number of frames in the recorded material (number of frames at playback time, target frame frequency).

Target frame frequency

Normally, the frame frequency of recorded material is set before shooting. For example, it is usually 24 Hz for movies, and usually 29.97 Hz or 25 Hz for TV programming. After shooting, when the material is played back, it is played at that set rate. In SR Motion, the number of frames per second in the recorded material is called the “target frame frequency”. SR Motion achieves motion effects by appropriately setting three variables: the “target frame frequency”, the “system frequency” at shooting time, and the “number of frames shot” at shooting time.

In SR Motion shooting, you can obtain slow or quick motion effects by recording with a system frequency or number of frames set to a value different from the target frame frequency. If you record with the system frequency and the number of frames set to the same value as the target frame frequency, normal speed video can be obtained.

Examples of how to use SR Motion

Example of slow motion

This example describes shooting and recording with Select FPS function at the system frame frequency of 59.94P, and playback at the system frame frequency of 23.98PsF. When video shot and recorded at 60 frames/second (FPS) is played back at 24 FPS, it is played back in slow motion at 24/60 = 0.4 times normal playback speed. If you set the format for recording according to the target frame frequency (system frequency at playback), the timecode can continuously advance during playback. The recorded tape can

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Overview

be used for editing or other postprocessing in 1080/23.98PsF format.

Example of quick motion

This example describes shooting at the system frame frequency of 23.98PsF, recording at 6 frames/second (FPS) and played back at the system frame frequency of 23.98PsF, it is played back in quick motion at 24/6 = 4 times normal playback speed. The recorded tape can be used for editing or other post-processing in 1080/

23.98PsF format.

Relation between the target frame frequency and the number of frames shot

To obtain the desired slow and quick motion effects, it is necessary to set the appropriate number of frames according to the target frame frequency. To obtain quick motion effects, shoot with undercranking. To obtain slow motion effects, shoot with overcranking.

Example at the target frame frequency of

23.98PsF

To obtain quick motion effects: Set the number

of frames to 1 to 23 FPS.

To obtain slow motion effe cts: Set the number of

frames to 25 to 60 FPS. For example, shooting at 60 FPS causes playback in slow motion at 0.4 times normal playback speed.

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Number of frames

(Frames/second)

FPS

Slow motion

Target frame frequency:

23.98PsF

24 FPS

Quick motion

Normal speed playback

Relation between the target frame frequency and timecode

When the system frequency is 23.98 Hz, timecode normally advances from 0 to 23 frames. This becomes the timecode of the recorded material (target frame frequency). If the rate at which timecode advances is not constant within the recorded material, a timecode discontinuity occurs at playback time. For this reason, set the target frame rate at recording time to the same value as the timecode at playback time.

In SR Motion shooting, it is possible to set the target frame frequency and the system frequency at recording time to different values. For example, if 60 frames are recorded with the target frame frequency set to 23.98 Hz and the system frequency set to 59.94 Hz, then 60 frames per second are recorded, but the timecode does not advance from 0 to 59 frames. Instead, it advances from 0 to 23 frames, which matches the target frame frequency. If one second is recorded with these settings, beginning with second 00 frame 00, then the timecode advances quickly from second 00 frames 00 to 23, and then continues to advance as second 01 frames 00 to 23, and finally as second 02 frames 00 to 11, at which point 60 frames have been recorded (see the following figure).

100

When a tape recorded in this way is played on a VTR that has been set to a system frequency of

23.98 Hz (the tape is played at a target frame frequency of 23.98PsF), then the video is 24/60 =

Overview

Sony SRW-9000 Operating Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Features

Chapter 1 Overview

Example System Configuration

Locations and Functions of Parts

Front Panel

Left Side

Right Side

Display/Menu Operations Section

Rear Panel

Upper Panel

Control panel

Display

AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional)

Chapter 2 Preparations

Using a Battery Pack

Connecting a Power Supply

Checking the Power and Voltage

Using AC Power

Turning on the Power

Mounting the Lens

Attaching the Viewfinder

Connecting Audio Input

Using a Microphone

Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment

Connecting an Audio Multiplexer (MUX) to the AUX IN Connector (When Using the HKSR-9001)

Mounting on a Tripod

Attaching the Control Panel

Attaching the AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional)

Setting the Built-in Clock

Selecting the Basic Operation Mode

Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments and Settings

Overview of the Basic Operation Modes

Switching between the Basic Operation Modes

Basic Settings with the Subdisplay

Basic Operations in the Subdisplay

Shutter Settings

Using the Ramp Function

Selecting the Video Formats

Displaying the Filter Status

Selecting Gain, Color Temperature, and White Balance Values

Selecting a Lens File

Checking the Operating Status of the VTR Module

Checking Timecode and the Remaining Tape Time

Setting the Timecode Generator Value to XX:00:00:00

Checking the Power Voltage and Selecting the Fan Mode

Character Data On and Off

Assigning Functions to Assignable Buttons/Switch

Adjusting the Brightness of the Subdisplay

Selecting Gamma Tables

Selecting Pages to Display in the Subdisplay

Adjusting the Black Balance

Adjusting the White Balance (in Custom Mode)

Setting the Camera Outputs

Selecting Video Output Signals for the Connectors

Setting the Monitor Picture

Outputting Color Bars

Outputting Rec Trigger Signals

Viewing the Basic Status

Viewing Settings and Indications in the Viewfinder

Viewing the ABNORMAL <!> Display

Viewing the FUNCTION (Format/ Switch Function)/SYSTEM (System Settings/FILTER ASSIGN) Display

Specifying and Displaying Markers

Displaying Zebra Patterns

Making Viewfinder Detail Adjustments

Specifying and Displaying Cursors

Checking the Power Supply Voltage

Detailed Function Settings

Setting the Gain

Detailed Shutter Settings

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Selecting the Gamma

Using HyperGamma

Using the Standard Gamma

Using S-LOG

Using User Gamma