Sony SRW-9000 Operating Guide
HD CAMCORDER SRW-9000
HD CAMCORDER
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
Printed on recycled paper.
Printed in Japan
2012.01 32
© 2009
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/
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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/
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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.
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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
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Anschriften.
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Für Kunden in Europa
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Angewandte Normen:
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Table of Contents
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
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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
1)
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%.
Chapter 1 Overview
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
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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.
1)
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
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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)
Chapter 1 Overview
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
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Name/purpose Magnification Part No.
Chapter 1 Overview
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
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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
E
Filter selector (inner knob) settings and ND filter
selection
Setting knob ND filter selection
1 CLEAR
2
3
4
5CAP
ND 0.3 (
ND 0.6 (
ND 1.2 (
ND 1.8 (
1
/2ND)
1
/4ND)
1
/16ND)
1
/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.
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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).
Display/Menu Operations Section
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
3
/8" × 1, 1/4" × 1).
(
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
3
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).
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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.
a)
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
b)
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.
1)
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
1)
(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)
Chapter 1 Overview
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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Chapter2 Preparations
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.
Chapter 2 Preparations
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.
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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.
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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.
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