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SOLID-STATE MEMORY CAMCORDER
PMW-500
[English]
OPERATION MANUAL
1st Edition (Revised 1)

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  • Page 1 SOLID-STATE MEMORY CAMCORDER PMW-500 [English] OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition (Revised 1)
  • Page 2 moisture, does not operate normally, or WARNING has been dropped. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or Excessive sound pressure from earphones electric shock, do not and headphones can cause hearing loss. In order to use this product safely, avoid expose this apparatus to prolonged listening at excessive sound rain or moisture.
  • Page 3 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio). The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Foreword ...................... 9 Before Use..................9 Mode Indications in This Manual .............. 9 Chapter 1 : Overview Features ...................... 10 Using the Software ..................11 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ............... 12 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls........12 Power Supply ..................
  • Page 5 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) ..................41 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment ........42 Tripod Mounting ..................43 Connecting a Video Light ................. 44 Using the Shoulder Strap ................45 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ............46 Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings Setting the Video Format ................
  • Page 6 If You Load a Memory Card Formatted in the Different Recording Mode from the Mode Selected on the Camcorder....66 Checking the Remaining Recording Time........66 Restoring S×S Memory Cards ............67 Basic Operations ..................68 Playing Recorded Clips..............69 Deleting Recorded Clips ..............
  • Page 7 Setup Menu Levels................95 Basic Setup Menu Operations ..............97 Menu List....................99 OPERATION Menu................ 99 PAINT Menu................. 112 MAINTENANCE Menu ............... 118 FILE Menu ..................131 Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches ......... 135 Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 0 Switch ..135 Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN.
  • Page 8 Chapter 9 : Maintenance Testing the Camcorder................151 Maintenance ..................... 151 Cleaning the Viewfinder ............... 151 Note about the Battery Terminal........... 152 Operation Warnings ................153 Error Indication ................153 Warning Indication................ 154 Appendix Important Notes on Operation ............... 161 Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock ........

  • Page 9: Foreword

    Note UDF mode: When OPERATION >Format >File Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PMW-500 (referred to as “the System in the setup menu is set to [UDF]. camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 : Overview

    ASIC with 14-bit A/D converters 1) CBK-MD01 SD Record and Playback Key required. These new image sensor technologies enable For details, contact a Sony service representative the capture of very high-quality images, with F11 (59.94i) and F12 (50i) sensitivity and an Multi-format support SN ratio of 59 dB.

  • Page 11: Using The Software

    Inherits unique features of XDCAM series Using the Software The camcorder inherits the workflow features of the XDCAM series, including thumbnail display and metadata management, and improves them by introducing an improved man-machine interface. The supplied CD-ROM l(abeled “Utility Camcorder system configuration Software for XDCAM”) contains application and device driver software required to access to S×S Installation of the optional CBK-HD02 makes it...

  • Page 12: Reading The Cd-Rom Manuals

    Note b POWER switch If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact a Sony service Turns the main power supply on and off. representative. Reading the CD-ROM Manuals / Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...

  • Page 13: Accessory Attachments

    For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the To adjust the viewfinder position in the front-to- camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the following back direction, loosen this lever and the LOCK battery packs: BP-GL95, BP-GL65, BP-L60S, and knob.

  • Page 14: Operating And Connectors Section

    Note Attach the lens. Do not connect viewfinders to both connectors at the same time. Consult a Sony service representative for information about available lenses. g Lens mount securing rubber q Lens locking lever After locking the lens in position using the lens...
  • Page 15 For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” white balance setting returns to the original (page 53). setting. If you push the switch to the BLACK side once c FILTER selector more during the automatic black balance Switches between four ND filters built into this adjustment, the adjustment is cancelled and the camcorder.
  • Page 16 b COLOR TEMP. (color temperature) a) By connecting stereo headphones to the EARPHONE jack, you can hear the audio in stereo. (Under button MAINTENANCE >Audio in the setup menu, Press to light the button and change the color Headphone Out must be set to STEREO.) temperature for shooting (factory default setting).
  • Page 17 AUTO W/B BAL switch (see page 15) on Use the switch in the following way when the the WHITE side, to automatically adjust the menu is displayed. white balance, and save the adjustment CANCEL/PRST: Pushing this switch up to this settings in memory A or memory B.
  • Page 18 You can adjust the position and angle of the LCD Right side (near the rear) monitor. c WARNING indicator Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs (see page 153). d ACCESS lamp Lights up in blue when data is written to or read from the recording media.
  • Page 19 i F FWD (fast forward) button and For MP4 clips, each time you press this button the division is repeated. Hold down the SHIFT button indicator and press this button to step back through the This plays back at high speed in the forward division process.
  • Page 20 q BRIGHT (brightness) button e F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/ recording run) switch Switches the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight. Selects the operating mode of the internal Each press of the button selects the next setting in timecode generator. The operating mode is set as the order shown in the following table.
  • Page 21 i SHIFT button Left side and upper section Use this in combination with other buttons. j PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/ CLOCK switch Selects the type of timecode to record. PRESET: Record new timecode on the media. REGEN: Record timecode continuous with the existing timecode recorded on the media.
  • Page 22 b PC connector System frequency Available reference signals Used to put this camcorder into USB connection 1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i mode and use it as an external storage device for 1080/29.97P 1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i a computer. When a computer without 1080/23.98P (PsF 1080/23.98PsF, 480/59.94i ExpressCard slot is connected to this connector, output)
  • Page 23 d AUDIO IN selectors Rear Select the audio source you connect to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. LINE: When connecting a stereo amplifier or other external audio signal source MIC: When connecting a microphone that does not require 48 V power supply +48V: When connecting a microphone that requires 48 V power supply e HD/SD SDI OUT connector (BNC type)

  • Page 24: Lcd Monitor

    j i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (6-pin, d File format IEEE1394 compliant, S400) MXF: When the recording mode is UDF MP4: When the recording mode is FAT-HD mode DV-AVI: When the recording mode is FAT-SD When the recording mode is FAT, to input and mode output HDV/DV streams, connect to an HDV/DV e System frequency...

  • Page 25: Hdvf-20A Viewfinder (Optional)

    Displays the type of data currently shown in the HDVF-20A Viewfinder (Optional) time counter, as follows. TCG: Recorded timecode TCR: Playback timecode UBG: Recorded user bits UBR: Playback user bits CNT: Counter CLK: Time display (when the PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch is set to CLOCK) When the HOLD button is pressed to hold the timecode value, the timecode is displayed in the format shown below.

  • Page 26: Status Display On The Viewfinder Screen

    n Viewfinder cable This indicator also flashes to indicate warnings, in the same manner as the camera operator tally o Microphone holder indicator and the REC indicator in the viewfinder. h PEAKING control Status Display on the Viewfinder Turning this control clockwise adjusts the picture Screen sharpness, and makes focusing easier.
  • Page 27 b BATT (battery) indicator Viewfinder screen display This indicator starts flashing when the battery The viewfinder screen displays not only the video connected to the camcorder is nearly exhausted, picture but also characters and messages and stays lit when the battery is completely indicating the camcorder settings and operating exhausted.
  • Page 28 b Zoom position (when the lens is Indication Meaning mounted) S&Q STBY Standby in Slow & Quick Motion Indicates the zoom position of the zoom lens in mode the range from 0 to 99. zCALL Being called from a connected device c Focus position (when the serial lens is BREVIEW...
  • Page 29 –: The value of Offset White is less than 3200K. Icon TLCS control mode k Number of system lines Backlight mode Indicates the number of system lines (1080/720/ STD STD Standard mode 576/480/486 ) of video currently being recorded or played back. Spotlight mode 1) In SD mode, when OPERATION >Format >Country is set to other than [PAL Area] in the setup menu.
  • Page 30 h Recording of external input p Iris position (when the lens is mounted) Indicates “EXT” when an external input is Indicates the iris position and the setting for iris recorded. override (reference value for the lens iris) (see page 55). i Electric color temperature filter The iris override setting is indicated by four Appears when the CC 5600K function is set to on.

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 : Preparations

    Supply To attach the battery pack Press the battery pack against the back For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and of the camcorder, aligning the line on AC adaptors listed below. the side of the battery pack with the •...

  • Page 32: Using Ac Power

    For more information about the connection of the viewfinder and camcorder, contact a Sony service Using AC Power representative. Mount an AC-DN2B/DN10 on the camcorder in...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Viewfinder Position

    Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring Stopper Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Couple the viewfinder connector to the Rotation Bracket VF connector (20-pin). VF connector (20-pin) By fitting an optional BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket, you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder.

  • Page 34: Detaching The Eyepiece

    Adjust the front-to-back position so that the arm of the BKW-401 does not touch the handle when it is raised. Adjust position so that arm Bolts with does not touch handle hexagonal hole Viewfinder slide assembly Attach the BKW-401 with the supplied bolts.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Viewfinder Focus And Screen

    When the eyecup is worn out, replace it with a new one. For details of a replacement eyecup, contact a Sony service representative. Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen To adjust the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest.

  • Page 36: Setting The Area Of Use

    Press the MENU knob. Setting the Area of Use The settings for selectable areas of use are displayed. When using the camcorder for the first time The area of use is not factory preset. Before using the camcorder, you need to set this item. (You cannot use the camcorder without setting this Turn the MENU knob to select the item.)

  • Page 37: Setting The Date/Time Of The Internal Clock

    Setting the Date/Time of Mounting and Adjusting the Internal Clock the Lens You can set or change the date and time of the Note internal clock. The date and time set are reflected Always power the camcorder off before mounting or in the timecode.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Flange Focal Length

    Point the camcorder at the chart by Contact a Sony service representative for turning the focus ring and focus on it. information about aberration correction lenses.

  • Page 39: Preparing The Audio Input System

    Preparing the Audio Input System Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector You can attach the optional ECM-680S stereo microphone to the microphone holder of the optional HDVF-20A viewfinder. Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp. Microphone holder clamp On how to perform this operation, refer to the operation manual for the microphone.

  • Page 40: Connecting Microphones To The Audio In Connectors

    Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors You can connect up to two monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, using an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder. The following is the procedure for attaching an electret condenser microphone such as the ECM- 674/678.

  • Page 41: Attaching A Uhf Portable Tuner (For A Uhf Wireless Microphone System)

    The optional WRR Mount Bracket (service part number: screw. A-8278-057-B) is required to fit the WRR-862. For details, contact your vendor or a Sony service Note representative Make sure that all four screws are fully tightened.

  • Page 42: Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment

    BP-GL65/GL95/L60S/L80S Adjustment screws Mount plate (supplied with WRR-862) Phillips type screwdriver Attach the battery pack. 1 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switches On how to attach the battery pack, see “To 2 To DC OUT connector attach the battery pack” on page 31. 3 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector 4 AUDIO IN selectors Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner...

  • Page 43: Tripod Mounting

    Tripod Mounting Attach the optional VCT-14/U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod. Tripod adaptor 1 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switches 2 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector 3 Audio equipment 4 AUDIO IN selectors Camera mount Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.

  • Page 44: Connecting A Video Light

    Connecting a Video Light With this camcorder, you can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent video light Red button (powered by 12 V with maximum power consumption of 50 W). Lever • If you connect the video light to the LIGHT Note connector on the camcorder and set the LIGHT switch to AUTO, you can turn the light on and...

  • Page 45: Using The Shoulder Strap

    To remove the shoulder strap Using the Shoulder Press here and pull in the direction Strap shown by the arrow to release. To attach the shoulder strap Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting. Pull up the strap to lock the fitting. Clip Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the other side of the grip in the...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position

    Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position You can slide the shoulder pad back and forth within a 40 mm range. This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder. Shoulder pad Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad.

  • Page 47: Chapter 3 : Adjustments And Settings

    Adjustments and Settings Chapter For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 97). Setting the Video Format The following recording formats can be selected for different combinations of video resolution and system frequency. In UDF mode OPERATION >Format menu settings Video format (recording Frame size format/system frequency)
  • Page 48 a) 59.94i/29.97P/59.94P/23.98P: When OPERATION >Format >Country in the setup menu is set to [NTSC Area] or [NTSC(J) Area] 50i/25P/50P: When OPERATION >Format >Country in the setup menu is set to [PAL Area] b) 59.94i after 2-3 pulldown is recorded c) When the optional CBK-MD01 is installed d) Converted to PsF and recorded In FAT mode OPERATION >Format menu settings...

  • Page 49: Selecting The Recording Mode

    Select [Execute] to execute, or select Selecting the Recording Mode [Cancel] to cancel, and then press the MENU knob. Select the recording mode between UDF and FAT. When the setting of HD/SD or Country was changed, power the camcorder off Select OPERATION >Format >File and on again.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Black Balance And The White Balance

    Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to Adjusting the Black BLACK and release the switch. The message “Executing...” appears during Balance and the White execution, and changes to “Done” when the Balance adjustment finishes. Adjustment values are saved to memory automatically. Notes To ensure excellent image quality when using this •...

  • Page 51: Adjusting The White Balance

    Note Adjusting the White Balance If the camcorder has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt during the adjustment. To Set the switches and selectors as shown prevent this, adjust the iris gain knob (indicated as below.
  • Page 52 To set no color temperature To change the color temperature when Electrical Select “-----” with CC<C> or <D> the ND filter is switched selected. When the assignable switch is pressed, the You can assign electrical CC (color correction) setting for that position is not displayed. For filters to ND filters (see page 15).

  • Page 53: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    System lines: 1080 Setting the Electronic System Shutter speed (unit: Hz) Shutter frequency S&Q: Off S&Q: On 59.94i 60.00 to 3800 — 50.00 to 3500 — 29.97P 29.99 to 4100 32.01 to 4100 23.98P 23.99 to 3700 32.02 to 3700 Shutter Modes 25.00 to 3900 32.03 to 3900...
  • Page 54 To switch between Speed mode and To set the shutter speed in ECS mode Angle mode Set the shutter mode to ECS (see the previous item). Select OPEARTION >Shutter Select >Shutter Select in the setup menu (see Turn the MENU knob to select the page 110).

  • Page 55: Changing The Reference Value For Automatic Iris Adjustment

    To set the automatic iris window Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Set OPERATION >Auto Iris >Iris Window Indication in the setup menu to Adjustment The current automatic iris window appears on the viewfinder screen. The reference value for automatic iris adjustment If it is not necessary to display the auto iris can be changed to aid the shooting of clear window on the screen, set to Off.

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Audio Level

    Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) Adjusting the Audio corresponding to the channel(s) selected in step to MANUAL. Level With the LEVEL knob(s) for the channel(s) selected in step 1, adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume. When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of analog audio signals Correspondence between recording level...

  • Page 57: Recording Audio On Channels 3 And 4

    Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) for CH3 switch Channel 3 recording target the desired channel(s) selected in step FRONT Front microphone audio to MANUAL. REAR Audio signal input to AUDIO IN CH1 connector Turn the MIC LEVEL control, and WIRELESS Wireless microphone audio adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input...

  • Page 58: Setting The Time Data

    Setting Knob Setting the Time Data Front+Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob and MIC LEVEL control (linked operation) You can now adjust the levels of audio channels 3 and 4 with the knobs selected here. Note When picture cache mode is enabled, it is not possible to set time data, even if you set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET.

  • Page 59: Setting The User Bits

    To make the timecode consecutive Synchronizing the Timecode When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN, recording a number of scenes on the You can synchronize the internal timecode media normally produces consecutive timecode. generator of this camcorder with an external However, once you remove the media and record generator for the regeneration of an external on another media, the timecode will no longer be...
  • Page 60 Example 2: Interconnecting a number of This operation synchronizes the internal camcorders (including one reference timecode generator with the external camcorder) timecode. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external timecode without losing the synchronization. Notes • When you finish the above procedure, the internal timecode is immediately synchronized with the external timecode and the counter display will show the value of the external timecode.

  • Page 61: Checking Camcorder Settings And Status Information (Status Screens)

    AUDIO status screen Checking Camcorder This screen displays settings and status Settings and Status information related to audio input and output. Information (Status Screens) The status screens allow you to check camcorder settings and various types of status information. CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4: Audio level meters There are five status screens, listed below.

  • Page 62: Checking Camcorder Settings And Status Information (Status Screens

    BATTERY/MEDIA status screen This screen displays the status of the battery mounted on the camcorder and the media status. Battery: The remaining battery capacity Charge Count: The number of times the battery has been charged HDD A/HDD B: Remaining battery capacity of PHU-60K/120K/120R (in FAT mode) Media A/Media B: •...

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 : Shooting

    • To use S×S-1 memory card “SBS-32G1” in Use the following Sony S×S memory cards (S×S PRO or S×S-1) with this camcorder. UDF mode, the software may need to be updated. For details, access the Sony website S×S PRO...

  • Page 64: Loading And Ejecting S×S Memory Cards

    Before discarding or disposing of a memory card, erase it using commercial data erasure software, or physically destroy it. Sony cannot be responsible for any failure to erase data completely. • Clip operations may not be possible when the remaining capacity of the media is low.

  • Page 65: Selecting The S×S Memory Card To Use

    The camcorder switches automatically to the To eject S×S memory cards other card if the selected card becomes full during recording. Open the cover, and then press the Note EJECT button to release the lock and pull the button out. The SLOT SELECT button is disabled during playback.

  • Page 66: If You Load A Memory Card Formatted In The Different Recording Mode From The Mode Selected On The Camcorder

    In this case, an error message appears. Following • An S×S memory card which was used for the instructions in the error message and recording in UDF mode is loaded into the exchange the card for an S×S memory card that camcorder set to FAT mode.

  • Page 67: Restoring S×S Memory Cards

    • If you continue recording, the message “Media 2 Format the unusable S×S memory card on Full” appears and recording stops when the total the camcorder. remaining recording time falls to 0. 3 Copy the required clips back to the newly formatted S×S memory card.

  • Page 68: Basic Operations

    Do one of the following to start Basic Operations recording. - Press the REC START button (see page 14). - Press the VTR button on the lens. - Turn on the assignable switch to which the Rec function has been assigned (see page 136).

  • Page 69: Playing Recorded Clips

    You can use MAINTENANCE >Camera user-specified prefix cannot be changed after Config >Rec Review in the setup menu (see recording.) page 125) to change the playback time. The four-digit number at the end of clip names is When the Rec Review function is assigned to generated automatically, counting up in order as the RET button on the lens, you can also clips are recorded.

  • Page 70: Deleting Recorded Clips

    Deleting Recorded Clips Advanced Operations You can use the assignable switches to delete the last recorded clips (Last Clip DEL function). You can also use the THUMBNAIL menu to delete all recorded clips (All Clips DEL function) or to delete selected clips.

  • Page 71: Setting Ok Marks

    from the time you were conducting playback or a Setting OK Marks recording review. To select picture cache mode and set the picture UDF / FAT-HD cache time To make it easier for editors to select good clips, Notes you can set OK marks in clips recorded in HD •...

  • Page 72: Recording Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)

    • If you start recording while the media is being Recording Time-lapse Video accessed, the start point of the video that is (Interval Rec Function) actually recorded may be later than the currently specified picture cache time. Because The camcorder’s Interval Rec function allows the delay increases as the number of recorded you to capture time-lapse video to the clips increases, you should avoid rapid start-...
  • Page 73 Output >i.LINK I/O in the setup menu is set to automatically. However, the video light remains lit [Enable] when the time that it is off is five seconds or less. - In FAT mode, SP 1440/23.98P (pull-down • If you set the LIGHT switch to [MANUAL] and turn recording) the video light’s switch on, the video light is always lit.

  • Page 74: Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function)

    to the other media. (when the recording mode is Output >i.LINK I/O in the setup menu is set to Enable UDF) - In FAT mode, SP 1440/23.98P (pull-down • Genlock is not possible. recording) If power is lost during recording - In UDF mode, HD420 HQ 1280×720/23.98P (pull- •...

  • Page 75: Shooting With Slow & Quick Motion

    To stop shooting OPERATION >Format menu Video format Stop the recording. settings Country File HD System When shooting ends, the video data stored in System Line memory up to that point is written to the media. NTSC 1080 HD422 50/29.97P To exit Interval Rec mode Area or HD422 50/23.98P...

  • Page 76: Recording With The Clip Continuous Rec Function

    • Slow & Quick Motion settings cannot be changed When recording starts, the “S&Q STBY” during recording. indication in the viewfinder changes to the “zS&Q REC” indication. The TALLY To make Slow & Quick Motion settings indicators and the tally indicator on the front Select OPERATION >Rec Function >...

  • Page 77: Framing Shots With The Freeze Mix Function

    Clip Continuous Rec settings and To exit Clip Continuous Rec mode shooting With the camcorder in recording standby mode, set OPERATION >Rec Function >Clip Notes Continuous Rec in the setup menu to [Off]. • The Clip Continuous Rec function cannot be used at Limitations during recording the same time as the picture cache, Interval Rec, Frame A single continuous clip cannot be created while...
  • Page 78 Note The following functions are disabled at the freeze mix times. • Menu operations • During Focus Mag display • Marker display • Zebra display • Peaking display • Skin tone details display To cancel the freeze mix display Do one of the following. •...

  • Page 79: Chapter 5 : Clip Operations

    Clip Operations Chapter Clip Playback A thumbnail screen appears if you press the THUMBNAIL button in E-E or playback mode. Thumbnail screens display lists of the clips stored on S×S memory cards in the form of index pictures. (A message appears if you insert a memory card that contains no clips.) You can select any clip (see page 82) in a thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip (see page 82).
  • Page 80 UDF mode/FAT-HD mode thumbnail screen UDF / FAT-HD Cursor (yellow) The icon of the currently selected S×S memory card is highlighted. (If the card is write protected, a lock appears on the left.) Clip number/Number of clips a Index picture f Video format of recording When a clip is recorded, its first frame is set g Special recording information...
  • Page 81 j Clip duration k Timecode This is the timecode of the index picture. FAT-SD mode thumbnail screen FAT-SD The icon of the currently selected S×S memory card is highlighted. (If the card is write protected, a lock appears on the left.) Cursor (yellow) Clip number/Number of components a Take mark...

  • Page 82: Playing Clips

    To pause playback To hide the thumbnail screen Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The PLAY/PAUSE indicator flashes while playback is paused. Press the button again to return to playback mode. Playing Clips To play at high speed Press the F FWD button (see page 19) or the To select clip thumbnails F REV button (see page 18).

  • Page 83: Using Thumbnails To Search Inside Clips

    See “Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen” To add a shot mark during playback (page 92) for more information about the expand thumbnail screen. To search for essence marks in clips with You can add shot marks to clips during playback the essence mark thumbnail screen by using the same method used during recording (see page 70).

  • Page 84: Thumbnail Operations

    Thumbnail Operations You can use the THUMBNAIL menu to perform various operations on clips, to check clip properties, and to change clip metadata. THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration Menu items Sub-items Description Clip Properties — Displays detailed properties (see page 88). Set Index Picture —...
  • Page 85 Menu items Sub-items Description Delete Clip — Deletes a clip (see page 91). Divide Clip — Divides a clip (see page 94). FAT-HD Filter Clips — Displays the OK clip thumbnail screen (see page 86). FAT-HD Filter Clips Displays the OK clip thumbnail screen. Displays the NG clip thumbnail screen.

  • Page 86: Basic Thumbnail Menu Operations

    To return to the previous state, push the MENU Basic THUMBNAIL Menu CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch down to the Operations ESCAPE side. Notes See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 97) for • When an S×S memory card is write protected, it is not information about menu operations.
  • Page 87 See “Adding and Deleting OK, NG or KP Marks” (page 89) for information about how to add OK marks. To display the all clips thumbnail screen The all clips thumbnail screen displays thumbnails of all of the clips on the selected memory card, including both HD-mode and SD-mode clips.

  • Page 88: Displaying Clip Properties

    Displaying Clip Properties The clip properties screen appears when you select Clip Properties in the THUMBNAIL menu. UDF / FAT-HD FAT-SD a Image of the current clip d Clip name In SD mode, only for clips that have been divided b Image of the previous clip because the file size was greater than 2 GB, the Press the PREV button to display the properties of...

  • Page 89: Adding And Deleting Ok, Ng Or Kp Marks

    Press the MENU knob again to exit long display To add an OK mark mode. Pressing the PREV or NEXT button to display the previous or next clip also exists long display mode. FAT-HD e Lock mark In the thumbnail screen, select THUMBNAIL >Add OK Mark.

  • Page 90: Protecting Clips

    To delete an OK, NG or KP mark To cancel protection of a clip In the thumbnail screen, select the thumbnail of the clip which you want to unprotect, and select THUMBNAIL In the thumbnail screen, select the >Unlock Clip. thumbnail of the clip from which you The screen changes to the clip properties want to delete an OK, NG or KP mark,...

  • Page 91: Deleting Clips

    When the copy finishes the source and destination memory cards have the same capacity. A completion message appears, and the THUMBNAIL menu screen appears again. In the thumbnail screen, select the thumbnail of the clip to copy, and then Deleting Clips select THUMBNAIL >Copy Clip.

  • Page 92: Displaying The Expand Thumbnail Screen

    If you executed the deletion in HD mode, Except for the items listed below, the information only HD-mode clips are deleted. displayed here is the same as the information If you executed the deletion in SD mode, displayed in the normal thumbnail screen. only SD-mode clips are deleted.

  • Page 93: Displaying The Essence Mark Thumbnail Screen

    a Timecode Rec Start: Display frames marked with Rec Start marks and of the first frames of This is the timecode of the selected partial file. clips when the first frames are not b Duration marked with Rec Start marks. All: Display all frames marked with essence This is the duration of the selected partial file.

  • Page 94: Changing Clip Index Pictures

    Select [Execute], and press the MENU Select the thumbnail of the frame where knob. you want to divide the clip, and then select THUMBNAIL >Divide Clip. To delete shot marks The properties screen of the selected frame appears, and a confirmation message appears below the image.

  • Page 95: Chapter 6 : Menu And Detailed Settings

    Menu and Detailed Settings Chapter OPERATION Menu (see page 99) Setup Menu OPERATION Organization and Levels Format Format Media Input/Output Super Impose On this camcorder, settings for shooting and playback are made in the setup menu, which Rec Function appears in the viewfinder. Assignable SW The setup menu can also be displayed on an VF Setting...
  • Page 96 PAINT Menu (see page 112) FILE Menu (see page 131) PAINT FILE Switch Status White Scene Black Reference Flare Lens Gamma Black Gamma Knee White Clip Detail(HD Mode) Detail(SD Mode) Aperture Skin Detail Matrix Multi Matrix V Modulation Low Key Saturation Noise Suppress MAINTENANCE Menu (see page 118) MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 97: Basic Setup Menu Operations

    • The menu item selection area displays a Basic Setup Menu maximum of seven lines. You can scroll through menus with more than seven lines Operations by moving the cursor up and down. Triangles appear at the upper right and lower right of the menu item selection area to indicate that a menu is scrollable.
  • Page 98 Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or j button, to move the cursor to the sub- j button, to select a character, and then item that you want to set, and then confirm by pressing the MENU knob or confirm the selection by pressing the the SET button.

  • Page 99: Menu List

    Menu List Settings in bold are the factory default values. OPERATION Menu OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Format File System UDF/FAT Switches between UDF and FAT as the Specifies the recording mode (execute by selecting camcorder’s Execute). recording mode, HD/SD HD/SD Switches between HD or SD as the...
  • Page 100 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Format Rec Format The available settings Selects the recording format (execute by Specifies the vary depending on the selecting Execute). camcorder’s settings in UDF/FAT, HD/ operating mode and SD, HD System Line, and recording format. System Frequency.
  • Page 101 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Input/Output In FAT mode HD&HDV/SD&HDV/ Selects the signals output from the Makes settings Output& i.LINK SD&DV video connectors and the i.LINK (HDV/ related to I/O signals. In UDF mode HD/SD DV) connector. Output When the HD/SD setting is SD, “SD&DV”...
  • Page 102 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Input/Output Down Converter Crop/Letter/Squeeze Selects the signal conversion mode for Makes settings output of SD signals. related to I/O signals. Crop: Crop the edges of the 16:9 picture and output as a 4:3 picture. Letter: Mask the top and bottom of the 4:3 picture and display in the center of the screen as a 16:9 picture.
  • Page 103 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Rec Function Slow & Quick On/Off Turns the Slow & Quick Motion Makes settings function on or off. (When this is set to related to special On, the Picture Cache Rec, Interval Rec, recording modes. and Frame Rec sub-items are set to Off.) Frame Rate The available settings...
  • Page 104 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Rec Function Interval Time 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15/ When the Interval Rec setting is On, Makes settings 20/30/40/50 (sec) sets the interval for Interval Rec related to special 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15/ shooting. recording modes. 20/30/40/50 (min) 1/2/3/ 4/6/12/24 (hour) Pre-Lighting Off/2sec/5sec/10sec If you want the video light to be turned...
  • Page 105 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Marker Setting On/Off Turns all markers on or off. Makes settings Center Marker 1/2/3/4/Off When the center marker is displayed, related to marker selects the type. Select Off if you do not display in the want to display the marker.
  • Page 106 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Gain Switch Gain Low –6dB/–3dB/0dB/3dB/ Specifies the gain value for the Makes settings 6dB/9dB/12dB/18dB/ L position of the GAIN switch. related to the GAIN 24dB/30dB/36dB/42dB switch. Gain Mid –6dB/–3dB/0dB/3dB/ Specifies the gain value for the 6dB/9dB/12dB/18dB/ M position of the GAIN switch.
  • Page 107 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Display On/Off Video Level On/Off Turns the warnings that appear when the Selects the items to Warnings video level is too bright or too dark on display in the or off. viewfinder screen. Focus Position On/Off Turns the indication of the lens focus position on or off.
  • Page 108 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description “!” LED Gain<!> On/Off Turns on or off the function to light the ! indicator when the gain is set to other than 0 dB. Shutter <!> On/Off Turns on or off the function to light the ! indicator when the SHUTTER selector is set to ON.
  • Page 109 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description White Setting White Switch<B> Memory/ATW Specifies the operating mode selected Makes settings by the B position of the WHITE BAL related to auto white switch. balance adjustments. Memory: Auto white balance ATW: Auto tracing white balance Shockless White Off/1/2/3 Specifies the reaction speed when the...
  • Page 110 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Offset White Offset White <A> On/Off Specifies whether to add (On) or not to Makes settings add (Off) an offset value to the white related to white balance value in memory A. balance offset values. Warm Cool <A>...
  • Page 111 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Clip Auto Naming C****/Title In UDF mode, selects the clip naming Make settings for clip (****:0001~4999) format. name or clip C****: XDCAM standard name management. Title: User-specified name or title specified by Title Prefix Note Title Prefix Text input...

  • Page 112: Paint Menu

    OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Clip Number Set 0001 to 9999 Specifies the initial value of the numeric Make settings for clip part (four digits) of clip names. name or clip Update Media<A>/Media<B> Updates the management files on the management.
  • Page 113 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Black Master Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the master black level. Specifies the black R Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the R black level. level (level of the B Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the B black level.
  • Page 114 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Black Gamma Black Gamma On/Off Turns black gamma correction on or Makes settings related off. to black gamma Gamma Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the master black gamma correction. level. Black gamma Range Low/L.Mid/H.Mid/High Selects the black gamma correction...
  • Page 115 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Detail(HD Mode)/ Detail On/Off Turns detail adjustment on or off. Detail(SD Mode) Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the detail level. Makes settings related H/V Ratio –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the mix ratio between the to details adjustments H detail level and the V detail level.
  • Page 116 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Skin Detail Skin Detail On/Off Turns skin detail correction on or Makes settings related off. to skin detail Area Detection Color detection screen Detects the color to be targeted by correction. skin detail correction. Skin detail correction is Area Indication On/Off...
  • Page 117 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Multi Matrix Multi Matrix On/Off Turns the multi matrix correction Makes settings related function on or off. to multi matrix Area Indication On/Off Turns on or off the function that correction. displays a zebra pattern in the color Multi-matrix correction area targeted by multi matrix allows specific colors...

  • Page 118: Maintenance Menu

    MAINTENANCE Menu MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description White Shading Channel Select Red/Green/Blue Selects the target of white shading Makes settings related correction. to white shading. R/G/B White H Saw –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a SAW white shading White shading is correction value for the horizontal required for each...
  • Page 119 Other End 11.0V to 14.0V (0.1V Specifies a threshold value that step) triggers a “Battery End” warning when a non-Sony battery pack is used. DC In Before End 11.5V to 11.8V to 17.0V Specifies a threshold value that (0.1V step) triggers a “Battery Near End”...
  • Page 120 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Audio Front MIC Select Mono/Stereo Selects whether the front Makes settings related microphone is monaural (Mono) or to audio. stereo (Stereo). Audio CH3/4 Mode Ch1/2 / Switch Selects the input signals for the AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4 connectors. Ch1/2: The same signals as the AUDIO IN CH-1/ CH-2 connectors.
  • Page 121 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Audio CH3&4 AGC Mode Mono/Stereo For automatic adjustment of the Makes settings related input level of analog audio signals to audio. recorded on channels 3 and 4, specifies whether to make the adjustments separately for each channel (Mono) or in stereo mode (Stereo).
  • Page 122 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Audio Rear1/WRR Level Side1/Front/Front+Side1 Selects the knob that adjusts the Makes settings related audio levels of a wireless to audio. microphone and a device connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector on the rear panel. Side1: The LEVEL knob (left) on the side panel Front: The MIC LEVEL control on...
  • Page 123 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description WRR Setting WRR Valid CH Sel All/CH1 Selects whether to enable channels 1 Makes settings related and 2 of the wireless receiver (All) to the wireless tuner. or channel 1 only (CH1). WRR CH Select TX1/TX2 Specifies the target channel for other sub-items.
  • Page 124 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Timecode TC Out Auto/Generator Selects the source for timecode Makes settings related output. to timecode. Auto: During recording, output values generated by the timecode generator, and during playback output values obtained by the timecode reader.
  • Page 125 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Camera Config Rec Tally Blink On/Off Turns warning flashes by the Makes settings related TALLY indicator on or off. The to various camcorder warnings alert you an almost operations. exhausted battery pack or low remaining media capacity.
  • Page 126 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Preset White Color Temp<P> 1500K to 3200K to Specifies the white balance preset Makes settings related 50000K value. to white balance preset Color Temp –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies finer color temperature values. Balance<P>...
  • Page 127 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description DCC Adjust DCC Function Select DCC/Fix Enables or disables automatic knee Makes settings related point adjustment when the to DCC (dynamic OUTPUT/DCC switch is set to contrast control). CAM, DCC: ON. DCC: Automatically adjust the knee point according to the luminance of the subject.
  • Page 128 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Auto Iris2 Iris Window 1/2/3/4/5/6/Var Selects the type of iris detection Makes settings related window. to auto iris. Var: Variable Iris Window Ind On/Off Turns on or off the function that displays a frame marker for the auto iris detection window.
  • Page 129 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description ND Comp ND Offset Adjust On/Off ND filter color compensation Makes settings related function. to ND filter color Clear ND Offset Execute/Cancel Clears ND filter color compensation compensation. values (execute by selecting Although the Execute).
  • Page 130 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Clock Set Date/Time Sets the current date and time. Sets the internal clock. 12H/24H 12H/24H Selects the 12-hour format (12H) or the 24-hour format (24H) for display of times. Date Mode YYMMDD/MMDDYY/ Selects the display format for dates. DDMMYY YYMMDD: Year, Month, Day MMDDYY: Month, Day, Year...

  • Page 131: File Menu

    FILE Menu FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Display Mode Date&Time/Model Selects the items to be displayed in Makes settings related Name the list box that appears when a file to ALL file operations. is saved or loaded. All File Load Execute/Cancel Loads an ALL file (execute by selecting Execute).
  • Page 132 FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Reference Reference Store Execute/Cancel Stores the current settings of Makes settings related reference file items in the reference to reference file file that is maintained in internal operations. memory (execute by selecting Execute). Reference Clear Execute/Cancel Clear the reference file (execute by selecting Execute).
  • Page 133 FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Lens Display Mode Date&Time/Model Selects the items to be displayed in Makes settings related Name the list box that appears when a file to lens file operations. is saved or loaded. Lens Recall Mem Execute/Cancel Loads a file from internal memory (execute by selecting Execute).
  • Page 134 FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Lens Lens Center H –40 to 0 to 40 Sets a center marker horizontal Makes settings related position in the lens file. to lens file operations. Lens Center V –40 to 0 to 40 Sets a center marker vertical position in the lens file.

  • Page 135: Assigning Functions To Assignable Switches

    Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches Using the Assignable SW item of the OPERATION menu, you can assign user-specified functions to the ASSIGN. 0 to 3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 and 5 switches, the COLOR TEMP. button, and the RET button on the lens. The following tables lists the functions that are assigned when the camcorder is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 136: Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Assign. 2 Switch

    Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 Switch Note Immediately after you assign a function to the ASSIGN. 2 switch or you switch the recording format, the setting of the switch at that point may not match the camcorder’s internal state. After assigning a function, switch the ASSIGN. 2 switch or power the camcorder off and on again.
  • Page 137 Assignable switch setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Zoom Tele/Wide When a lens that supports serial communication is — installed, assign the Zoom Tele function to ASSIGNABLE 4, and assign the Zoom Wide function to ASSIGNABLE 5 (displayed only when <4> and <5> are set).

  • Page 138: Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Ret Button On The Lens

    Functions That Can Be Assigned to the RET Button on the Lens Assignable switch setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on No assignment — Lens RET During recording or playback: Write a shot mark. — In the other states: Conduct a recording review (if playback is allowed).

  • Page 139: Chapter 7 : Saving And Loading User Setting Data

    Saving and Loading User Setting Data Chapter Saving Setting Data Saving and Loading Settings This section explains how to save setting data in an ALL file. Before starting, insert a writable S×S memory card into a memory card slot. See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 97) for You can save setup menu settings in the information about menu operations.

  • Page 140: Loading Setting Data

    Turn the MENU knob to select the Error message Problem What to do desired file number. NG:Cannot Save No recordable Insert media is recordable Press the MENU knob. inserted. media. A confirmation message appears. NG:Media Full The media is Use media with full.

  • Page 141: Saving And Loading Scene Files

    To execute the save, select [Execute], Saving and Loading and then press the MENU knob. To cancel the save, select [Cancel], and Scene Files then press the MENU knob. If you selected Scene Store S×S in step 2, the ACCESS lamp lights (in blue on the right- side panel and in orange in the card slot section) when you execute the save.

  • Page 142: Saving And Loading Lens Files

    Select Lens Store Mem or Lens Store Saving and Loading S×S, and press the MENU knob. Select Lens Store Mem if you want to save Lens Files the data in the camcorder’s internal memory, and select Lens Store S×S if you want to save the data on an S×S memory card.

  • Page 143: Loading Lens Files Automatically

    To cancel the load, select [Cancel], and then press the MENU knob. If you select [Execute], a list box of lens files appears. File numbers where “No File” is displayed are empty file numbers. Select the desired file number, and then press the MENU knob.

  • Page 144: Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices Chapter You can connect an RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit and operate this camcorder. For connection and operation of the RM-B150/B750, refer to the Supplement supplied in the CD-ROM (labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder”). Connecting External Monitors Select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected.
  • Page 145 For connection, use a BNC cable (not supplied). HD/SD SDI OUT connector (BNC) The HD/SD SDI OUT connector can be used to i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector connect a device that supports SDI. The device In FAT mode, i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector type can be a monitor, switcher, or VTR or other supports HDV and DV input/output.

  • Page 146: Operating Clips With A Computer

    For support information for the driver software, visit To start USB connection the following URL: http://www.sony.net/S×S-Support/ Note When a computer is connected to the PC connector of the To the ExpressCard slot camcorder and at the same time an optional PHU-60K/...
  • Page 147 • To turn on the tally indicator on the viewfinder screen The message “Connect USB Now?” appears to warn the operator again. Note When you connect a computer to the PC connector with a USB cable (not supplied), the If you connect the camcorder to the computer using an i.LINK cable, you cannot use the computer to operate message “Connect USB Now?”...

  • Page 148: Connecting An External Device (I.link Connection)

    Store the clips to be edited on the HDD of your Connecting an External computer in advance, using the supplied application software. Device (i.LINK Some editing software may not operate properly. Be sure to confirm before use that it conforms to Connection) the recording formats used with this camcorder.

  • Page 149: Nonlinear Editing

    • Set OPERATION >Input/Output >Output Nonlinear Editing & i.LINK in the setup menu (see page 101) to “HD & HDV” or “SD & You can transfer an HDV stream to a nonlinear HDV”. editing system connected via the i.LINK (HDV/ HD &...

  • Page 150: Configuring A Shooting And Recording System

    Make the following settings with Configuring a Shooting OPERATION >Input/Output in the setup menu (see page 101). and Recording System • Set Output&i.LINK to [HD&HDV] or [SD&HDV]. • Set i.LINK I/O to [Enable]. • Set Source Select to [i.LINK]. The input video is displayed on the If you install the optional CBK-HD02 on this viewfinder screen or the monitor connected camcorder, you can attach the XDCA-55 HD...

  • Page 151: Chapter 9 : Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter Testing the Camcorder Maintenance Check the functions of the camcorder before Cleaning the Viewfinder setting out for a shooting session, preferably by recording and playing back video and audio Use a dust blower to clean the CRT screen and signals.

  • Page 152: Note About The Battery Terminal

    (service part number: 1-547-341- Contact a Sony service or sales representative for 11). more information about inspections. Fitting the fog-proof filter Replace the protecting filter on the packing ring with the fog-proof filter.

  • Page 153: Operation Warnings

    : Continuous beep : 1 beep/s Error Indication WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module E***** Recording stops. Power the camcorder off and contact a Sony service representative. Operation Warnings...

  • Page 154: Warning Indication

    Warning Indication WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module Free space on the S×S Recording continues. Replace it with another at the earliest opportunity. memory card has become insufficient. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining —...
  • Page 155 Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The remaining power Recording continues. Refer to a Sony service representative to replace of the backup battery the battery with a new one. is insufficient. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining —...
  • Page 156 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The maximum number Recording stops. Replace it with another card. of clips for a single memory card is reached. No more clip can be recorded on the card.
  • Page 157 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The external signal Recording stops. Change settings of OPERATION >Format in the input via the i.LINK setup menu to match it to that of the external connection cannot be signal.
  • Page 158 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The battery power of Recording Change the battery at the earliest opportunity. continues the connected HDD will be exhausted soon. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining —...
  • Page 159 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module There is no clip to be Recording continues. — displayed. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — —...
  • Page 160 The fan does not rotate — Avoid use under high temperature conditions. when started. Power the camcorder off and contact a Sony service representative. 1) (B) for the card in slot B 2) B for a HDD connected to slot B...

  • Page 161: Appendix

    • Close to radio or TV transmitters producing may be damaged. In such a case, stop using it strong electromagnetic fields. and contact your dealer or a Sony service • In direct sunlight or close to heaters for representative. extended periods...
  • Page 162 “stuck”, either always off (black), always on (red, green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a long period of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may appear spontaneously. These problems are not a malfunction. Note that any such problems have no effect on recorded data.

  • Page 163: Exchanging The Battery Of The Internal Clock

    The camcorder’s internal clock is powered by a General lithium battery. If the message “BackUp Battery End” appears in the viewfinder, this battery must be exchanged. Contact a Sony service Power requirements representative. 12 V DC (11 V to 17.0 V) Power consumption Approx.

  • Page 164: Camera Block

    • IMX Recording/playback time Video codec: MPEG-2 422P@ML Intra With one SBP-16 Video rate: 50 Mbps FAT mode HQ: About 50 minutes Video samples: 720 × 486 (NTSC)/576 (PAL) SP: About 70 minutes Proxy video: MPEG-4 DVCAM: About 65 minutes Audio: LPCM 4CH, 24/16 bits, 48 kHz UDF mode HD422 50/IMX50: About Proxy audio: A-law...

  • Page 165: Audio Block

    Optical system Frequency response F1.4 prism system 20 Hz to 20 kHz (within ±3 dB) ND filters Dynamic range 1: Clear 90 dB (typical) Distortion 0.08% max. (with input level 40 dBu) Built-in speaker Sensitivity Monaural F11 (System frequency: 59.94i) Output: 300 mW F12 (System frequency: 50i) (2000lx, 89.9% reflection, 3200K)

  • Page 166: Supplied Accessories

    LINE: +4, 0, –3 dBu OPERATION MANUAL Japanese version (1) MIC IN: XLR type, 5-pin, female English version (1) –70 to –20 dBu CD-ROM WRR CH1/CH2 - Utility Software for XDCAM (application D-sub 15-pin software, device driver software) (1) WRR analog: –40 dBu - Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder WRR digital: –40 dbFS (PDF OPERATION MANUAL and...
  • Page 167 TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. • Always verify that the unit is operating properly CBK-SP01 Soft Type Shoulder Pad before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT Equipment for maintenance and easier handling...

  • Page 168: Chart Of Optional Components And Accessories

    HDVF-200/20A/ C35W/C950W/ DWR-S01D Digital Wireless Receiver C730W Viewfinder SBP-16/32 SBS-32G1A/64G1A S×S Memory Card MEAD-MS01, MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor CBK-MD01 SD Record and Playback Key PMW-500 PXU-MS240 Mobile Storage Unit RM-B150/B750 RCP-730/750/751/ PHU-60K/120K/120R 920/921 Professional Harddisk Unit MSU-900/950/700 Remote Control Unit VCT-14/U14...

  • Page 169: About I.link

    IEEE 1394 proposed by Sony, is a trademark supported by many companies worldwide. IEEE 1394 is an international standard defined by IEEE, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

  • Page 170: Mpeg-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License

    MPEG-4 Visual Patent MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON- MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED...

  • Page 171: Index

    BRIGHT control 26 Index Camera operator tally indicator 25 Clip Continuous Rec 76 Clip(s) Symbols batch copy 91 copying 90 ! (warning) indicator 27 cue up 82 deleting 70, 91 displaying properties 88 dividing 94 AC power 32 operating with a computer 146 ACCESS lamps 18, 22 operations 79 Accessories (optional) 168...
  • Page 172 External devices 144 control 29 LCD panel 18 External input 30 Lens External power source 28 cable clamp 14 Eyecup 25 locking lever 14 mount 14 mount cap 14 mount securing rubber 14 F FWD button/indicator 19 mounting 37 F REV button/indicator 18 LENS connector 14 Filter position 30 Lens file(s)
  • Page 173 loading 64 restoring 67 OK/NG/KP mark(s) 80, 89 selecting 65 adding 89 Scene files deleting 89 loading 141 setting 71 saving 141 Operation status 28 SDI IN connector 22 of i.LINK device 29 Search Optional components 168 with the essence mark thumbnail screen OUTPUT/DCC switch 16 with the expand thumbnail screen 83 SET button 20...
  • Page 174 System configuration 150 cleaning 151 connectors 13 detaching eyepiece 34 fitting shoe 13 HDVF-20A (optional) 25 TALLY indicator 26 positioning knob 14 Tally indicator 25 positioning lever 13 TALLY indicators 23 positioning ring 13 TALLY switch 23, 26 screen 27 TC IN connector 22 screen display 27 TC OUT connector 22...
  • Page 175 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the...
  • Page 176 Sony Corporation PMW-500 (SYM) 4-260-131-02 (1) © 2010...

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