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Sony PMW-EX1R Operating Instructions Manual

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4-163-183-13(1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
PMW-EX1R
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
Printed in Japan
© 2009 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-163-183-13(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-EX1R Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Printed in Japan © 2009 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 caution when moving the cart/apparatus WARNING combination to avoid injury from tip-over. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, • Unplug this apparatus during lightning do not expose this apparatus to rain or storms or when unused for long periods of moisture.
  • Page 3 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 For the customers in Taiwan only (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...
  • Page 4 Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony AVERTISSEMENT Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou Japon. d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
  • Page 5 • 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). Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview Package Configuration ............12 Features ..................13 Using the Software ..............16 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ..........16 Parts Identifications ..............17 Camcorder ..............17 IR Remote Commander (Supplied) ......21 On-Screen Indications ............22 Indications in Camera Mode ........22 Direct Menu Operation ..........
  • Page 7 Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording ............... 39 Restoring the PHU-120R ..........39 Using a Media Adaptor ............40 Formatting ..............40 Recording Basic Operation Procedure ............ 41 Selecting the Video Format ............ 43 Selectable Formats ............43 Switching between HD and SD ........44 Changing the Format ............
  • Page 8 Setting the Time Data ............. 61 Running Modes of the Timecode ......... 61 Setting the Timecode ............ 61 Setting the User Bits ............. 62 Displaying the Time Data ..........62 Recording Audio Signals ............63 Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones ......64 Using External Inputs ...........
  • Page 9 Storing a Picture Profile on an SxS Memory Card ..85 Picture Profile Items ............. 87 Deleting Clips ................92 Deleting the Last Recorded Clip ........92 Deleting Clips Collectively .......... 92 Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data ........93 Storing the Setup File ........... 93 Retrieving the Setup File ..........
  • Page 10 Status Displays Showing the Status Screens ..........113 CAMERA Status Screen ............114 AUDIO Status Screen ............115 In Camera Mode ............115 In Media Mode ............115 VIDEO Status Screen ............116 BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen ........116 BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen ........117 Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus ..........
  • Page 11 Backup Battery ..............158 Troubleshooting ..............159 Operating Power ............159 Recording/Playback ........... 159 External Devices ............160 Error/Warning Indications ..........161 Error Indications ............161 Warning Indications ........... 161 MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ......164 About Bitmap Fonts .............. 164 Specifications .................

  • Page 12: Overview

    Overview Package Configuration Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Cold shoe kit (1) Lens hood with lens cap (1) The kit comprises an auxiliary shoe, four screws, and a bottom plate.

  • Page 13: Features

    Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder (Operating Instructions in PDF) (1) Features Operating Instructions (1) The PMW-EX1R is a highly compact and high- performance XDCAM EX camcorder that uses memory cards, as its recording medium. The imaging devices used in the PMW-EX1R...
  • Page 14 IT friendly Slow & Quick Motion function The file-based recording in MP4 format allows The PMW-EX1R offers a Slow & Quick Motion material to be handled with great flexibility in an function, commonly known as overcranking and IT-based environment, easily available for undercranking in film shooting, which enables copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving.
  • Page 15 Sony, XDCAM, XDCAM EX, SxS, i.LINK, Exmor, CineAlta, and Remote Commander are trademarks of Sony Corporation. HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited. HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 16: Using The Software

    URL mentioned in “Preparations” above. Note If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony service representative. Using the Software / Reading the CD-ROM Manuals...

  • Page 17: Parts Identifications

    Parts Identifications For functions and usage, see the pages shown in parentheses. Camcorder Operation panel on the handle (page 19) Handle Upper operation panel (page 19) O F F D IA E R A C A M C E L C A N O FF T U R...
  • Page 18 H DV /D B AT TE R E LE A S E Controls on the grip S D I O (page 21) Cover of the lens control block (See “Note” below.) WHT BAL SHUTTER ASSIGN 4 Grip (page 31) Rear accessory shoe USB connector (Mini B) (page 141) The supplied cold shoe kit can be attached Front accessory shoe...
  • Page 19 Operation panel on the handle Upper operation panel 2 3 4 TC/U-BIT/ MONITOR BRIGHT DURATION STATUS SHOT TRANSITION THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL LCD B.LIGHT DISPLAY BARS/CAM F REV PLAY/PAUSE F FWD BATT INFO PREV STOP NEXT SHOT TRANSITION operation block (page 77) START/STOP LCD B.LIGHT (LCD backlight) switch (page 29)
  • Page 20 SELECT LEVEL AUTO INTMIC CH-2 PRST CH-2 MANUAL PMW-EX1R CACHE REC ND FILTER select switch (page 45) S&Q (Slow & Quick Motion) button (page ASSIGN (assignable)1/2/3 buttons (page MENU (menu display ON/OFF) button (page 119) PEAKING button (page 57) SEL/SET (selection/set) dial (Jog dial)

  • Page 21: Ir Remote Commander (Supplied)

    Controls on the grip IR Remote Commander (Supplied) The buttons without remarks can be used in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder. PUSH SET SHOTMARK ZOOM THUMBNAIL SUB CLIP PREV PLAY/PAUSE NEXT STOP > FREV FFWD LENS REMOTE REC PAUSE...

  • Page 22: On-Screen Indications

    On-Screen Indications Indications in Camera Mode Remarks When this unit is in Camera mode (mode for [M]: The indication of the items named with this recording), pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button displays the statuses and settings of this suffix can be independently turned on/off unit on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.

  • Page 23: Direct Menu Operation

    Media status indication Direct Menu Operation Memory card in slot A is active. The settings of the items named with a suffix [D] Memory card in slot B is active. can be changed using the Direct menu on the Time data indication [M] (page 62) screen.
  • Page 24 Example: TLCS mode indication TLCS 7 On ∗ 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1 ++ F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2000 Tilt the joystick or rotate the jog dial to set the cursor to the item to be operated then press the joystick or the jog dial.

  • Page 25: Preparations

    O F F E R A S E L M E D /S E C H -1 For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and A U T Power switch: OFF P IC T U R M A N...

  • Page 26: Using Ac Power (Dc In Power)

    Checking battery charge remaining DISPLAY/BATT INFO button To check during operation TC/U-BIT/ BRIGHT DURATION STATUS When recording or playback is in progress on the SHOT battery pack, an icon to show the current battery TRANSITION LCD B.LIGHT charge level and usage time remaining are DISPLAY BARS/CAM BATT INFO...

  • Page 27: Turning Power On

    Turning Power On Connection example: BC-U1 This camcorder has Camera mode for recording and Media mode for playback. /D V H D V The mode is selected when you turn the power on. M E N C A N C E L C A M O F F E R A...

  • Page 28: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock INITIAL SETTING Time Zone: UTC +09:00 TOKYO Date / Time: 2007/01/01 00:00:00 SET 2009/01/01 00:00:00 SET F i n i sh When you turn the camcorder on for the first time Tilt the joystick or turn the jog dial to after purchasing or replacing the backup battery set the year then press the joystick or (page 158), the Initial Setting display appears on...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder

    Adjusting the LCD 180° Monitor and Viewfinder Adjusting the LCD Monitor 90° You can adjust the angle and the display conditions of the LCD monitor for the best view Adjusting the backlight in various shooting situations. These adjustments of the LCD monitor have no effect on pictures being recorded.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    LCD/VF SET Eyepiece focusing knob Color Cont rast Peaking Br i ght ness Marker 00:00 Zebra Display On/O f f Set color, contrast and brightness of the LCD monitor with the corresponding LCD menu items: Color, Contrast, and Brightness For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu OF F M ED ER A...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Grip

    Using the eyecup (supplied) Adjusting the Grip A large eyecup is attached to the EVF at the factory. It can be removed by pulling it out, if not necessary. To reattach the eyecup, stretch it a little to attach The grip rotates approx. 120 degrees to support a to the EVF and fit the rim of the eyecup into the variety of shooting styles.

  • Page 32: Using The Ir Remote Commander

    Note Using the IR Remote To avoid malfunctions, the remote control function is automatically deactivated when the Commander camcorder is turned off. Activate the function each time when required after you turn the camcorder on. Before use Battery lifetime Before you use the supplied IR Remote When the lithium battery’s power falls, the IR Commander for the first time, pull out the Remote Commander may not work even if you...

  • Page 33: Handling Sxs Memory Cards

    These cards comply with the ExpressCard Lorsque vous mettez la batterie au rebut, vous standard. devez respecter la législation en vigueur dans le • SxS, SxS PRO and SxS-1 are trademarks of Sony pays ou la région où vous vous trouvez. Corporation. WARNUNG •...

  • Page 34: Inserting/Removing An Sxs Memory Card

    Write-protect switch • We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of data you recorded. Note • Do not apply a label sheet in places other than Do not operate the write-protect switch of an SxS the label space.

  • Page 35: Switching Between Sxs Memory Cards

    S & Q S LO T S & Q S E LE C S LO T S E LE C F U L L A U T O F U L L A U T O C H -1 C H - C H -1 C H - B A L...

  • Page 36: Checking The Remaining Time Available For Recording

    memory card that is not formatted or that was formatted with another system, the message 120min STBY STBY A: 25min “Unsupported File System” is displayed on the B: 50min LCD monitor/EVF screen. Format the card as instructed below. The available time for recording with the current Note on formatting video format (recording bit rate) is calculated Any SxS memory card formatted with a device...

  • Page 37: Using An External Hard Disk

    During restoration, the in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS Using an External Hard lamp is lit in red. Disk When restoration is completed, the completion message is displayed for three seconds. If restoration fails You can use an optional PHU-120R Professional •...

  • Page 38: Formatting The Phu-120R

    S & Q S LO T S E LE C F U L L A U T O C H -1 C H - B A L A U D E C T A U D IO S E L L E V E O P E C H -...

  • Page 39: Checking The Remaining Time Available For Recording

    recording data completely, connect the unit to a • In some cases, only parts of clips cannot be PC and perform “Full Format.” restored. Playback of the restored clips becomes • The PHU-120R to be used with this camcorder possible again. must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder.

  • Page 40: Using A Media Adaptor

    “Unsupported File • “Memory Stick” and System” is displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF trademarks of Sony Corporation. screen. • “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” and Format the “Memory Stick” or SDHC card as are trademarks of instructed below.

  • Page 41: Recording

    Recording Basic Operation Procedure Basic recording can be performed with the following procedures: REC START/STOP LCD monitor REC REVIEW A N D E X P R E C F O C O F F D IA E R A C A M C E L CAMERA MEDIA...
  • Page 42 Full Auto mode is turned on, activating the TLCS (Total Level Control System) (page START/STOP 125). Thus Auto Iris, AGC (Auto Gain Control), HOLD Auto Shutter, ATW (Auto Tracing White) REC HOLD lever are set to ON, whereby the brightness and To unlock the button, return the lever to its white balance will be automatically adjusted.

  • Page 43: Selecting The Video Format

    Clip (recording data) Selecting the Video When you stop recording, video, audio and subsidiary data from the start to end of the Format recording are recorded as a single clip on an SxS memory card. Clip name You can select various video formats for For each clip recorded with this camcorder, a recording/playback using “HD/SD Mode”...

  • Page 44: Switching Between Hd And Sd

    Format Indication on this Format Indication on this camcorder camcorder HQ 1440 × 1080 720 × 480 HQ 1440/30P DVCAM30P SQ 29.97 Progressive 29.97 Progressive, squeeze HQ 1920 × 1080 720 × 480 HQ 1920/24P DVCAM30P EC 23.98 Progressive 29.97 Progressive, edge crop HQ 1440 ×...

  • Page 45: Changing The Format

    Select “Execute.” Switching the ND Filters The camcorder is automatically turned off, then is restarted, activating the menu setting. For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 119. ND filters are available for keeping the aperture For the menu items “Video Format,” “Output in a proper range.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The White Balance

    To the B position of the WHITE BAL switch, ATW mode is assigned at the factory. The setting Adjusting the White can be changed with “White Switch <B>” (page Balance 126) of the CAMERA SET menu to select Memory B mode. The white balance must be adjusted to suit to the WHITE BAL switch color temperature of the light source.

  • Page 47: Executing Auto White Balance

    Be careful not to have any spots of high If the error message continues to be displayed illumination on the screen. after several attempts, consult your Sony service representative. Adjust the lens iris opening. Set it to the proper condition if the manual iris adjustment mode is selected.

  • Page 48: Displaying The Markers And Zebra Patterns

    Example: 95% Displaying the Markers 120min STBY TCG 00:00:00:00 and Zebra Patterns During recording, various markers and zebra patterns can be inserted into the image on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. This does not affect recording signals. When the aspect marker is on, the safety zone marker shows the effective area within the aspect marker.

  • Page 49: Displaying The Zebra Patterns

    Note Changing the zebra pattern No aspect marker is displayed when a video Using “Zebra” of the LCD/VF SET menu, you format of EC (Edge Crop) is selected in SD can change the zebra pattern to be displayed. Mode. Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the LCD/VF SET menu with Displaying the guide frame lines , and select “Zebra”...

  • Page 50: Setting The Gain

    To change Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Setting the Gain Menu mode, display the CAMERA SET menu with , and select “Gain Setup” from the menu. You can set the gain of the video amplifier CAMERA SET according to the brightness of the subject.

  • Page 51: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    shutter speed you specified with “Shutter” of the CAMERA SET menu. Setting the Electronic Note Shutter When Auto Shutter mode is ON, the fixed shutter cannot be selected. The electronic shutter of the camcorder permits you to change the shutter speed (the accumulation time per recording frame).

  • Page 52: Shooting In Ex Slow Shutter Mode

    For details on the Direct menu, see “Direct Menu Frame rate Shutter speed (sec.) Operation” on page 23. 1000 2000 Shooting in EX Slow Shutter Mode 1000 2000 Select “EX Slow Shutter” from the CAMERA SET menu. Angle (standard angle) mode Set “Mode”...

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Iris

    To adjust the target level with the Direct menu The target level can also be selected using the Adjusting the Iris Direct menu. When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button, the current setting is displayed on the screen. Adjust the iris opening according to the brightness of the subject.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Zoom

    Adjusting the Zoom HD V/D You can adjust the zoom in Manual mode or BA TT Power (Servo) mode on this camcorder. ER Y RE LE AS E SD I OU Manual Zoom mode Rotate the zoom ring to adjust the zoom. ZOOM MANUAL SERVO...
  • Page 55 Note Zoom speed switch Zoom operation is guaranteed with the zoom ZOOM button Power zoom lever speed settings from 8 to 99. Zooming may not operate smoothly if you select START/STOP a low speed. To select the operation at the beginning and the HOLD end of zooming You can select Soft mode for zooming, in which...

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Focus

    For operation of the optional lens remote controller, refer to the operation guide of the lens remote Adjusting the Focus controller. You can select any of three modes for focus adjustments. Full MF (Full Manual Focus) mode Only adjustment with the focus ring is effective in this mode.

  • Page 57: Adjusting In Mf Mode

    Peaking When you press the PEAKING button, the peaking function is activated. This function emphasizes the contours of the images on the LCD monitor/EVF screen, making manual focusing easier. OF F M ED ER A CA M This function does not affect recording signals. CA NC OF F UR E...

  • Page 58: Adjusting In Af Mode

    Activating the MF Assist function using the Direct menu The current focus adjustment mode is displayed on the screen when you press the DISPLAY/ BATT INFO button. TLCS OF F M ED ER A 7 On CA M CA NC OF F UR E M EN...

  • Page 59: Using Macro Mode

    Using Macro Mode Eliminating Picture When you set the MACRO switch to ON in AF or Blurring (Steady Shot) MF mode, Macro mode is activated, permitting you to adjust the focus in a range that includes the micro area. By activating the Steady Shot function, blurring The Macro mode is invalid in Full MF mode.

  • Page 60: Reducing Flickers

    The recommended “Mode” settings are shown below. Reducing Flickers Flicker Environments Reduce/ Under lighting Under lighting Mode that may cause that does not flicker cause flicker To reduce flickers, try either of the following two Auto Recommended Acceptable methods: Acceptable Not recommended Not recommended Recommended...

  • Page 61: Setting The Time Data

    mode selected with the TC/UB SET menu is restored. Setting the Time Data Setting the Timecode Specify the timecode to be recorded with Time data, such as the timecodes, user bits, and “Timecode” and “TC Format” of the TC/UB SET the clock time, are recorded with pictures.

  • Page 62: Setting The User Bits

    “24PsF” for 1920/24P in Camera mode, there may be Restrictions on the timecode a field that has dual timecodes on the display. With DF, the frame digits can be set as desired in the The timecode setting is restricted by the current range of 00 to 29.

  • Page 63: Recording Audio Signals

    Display Contents Recording Audio Signals TCG **:**:**:** Tmecode CLK **:**:**:** Timecode (Clock mode) UBG ** ** ** ** User bits DUR **:**:** Duration from the beginning of recording Two channels (CH-1/CH-2) of audio can be recorded (Linear PCM recording) in synchronization with video recording.

  • Page 64: Using The Built-In Stereo Microphones

    Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones Set the AUDIO IN switches, both CH-1 and CH-2, to INT. Using External Inputs to AUDIO IN External microphone Set the AUDIO IN switches CH-1 and CH-2 to EXT. Connect external audio sources to the Cable clamp AUDIO IN connectors CH-1 and CH-2.

  • Page 65: Monitoring The Audio

    Note To adjust the levels manually The built-in speaker is disabled in Camera mode. Set the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and CH- To adjust the audio monitoring volume 2 to MANUAL and adjust the audio recording levels by turning the AUDIO LEVEL controls. Use the MONITOR VOL buttons.

  • Page 66: Outputting The Color Bars And Reference Tone

    Outputting the Color Recording Shot Marks Bars and Reference Tone When you record shot marks for important scenes of a clip recorded in HD Mode as subsidiary data, The camcorder can output a color-bar signal in you can access the marked points easily on a Shot place of the camera picture.

  • Page 67: Adding The Ok Mark

    To add or delete the OK mark to or from clips before the last one Adding the OK Mark Operate in Media mode See “Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/from a Clip (HD Mode Only)” on page 107. By adding the OK mark to a clip recorded in HD Mode, you can prevent the clip from being deleted or divided inadvertently.

  • Page 68: Rec Review

    segmented into multiple files because the file size exceeded 2GB, only the last file is played. Rec Review • During Rec Review playback, the playback control buttons other than the STOP button are disabled. • If the video format was changed after recording, You can review the last recorded clip on the Rec Review cannot be performed (except when screen (Rec Review).

  • Page 69: Changing Functions Of The Assignable Buttons

    OTHERS Changing Functions of A l l Reset Camera Data the Assignable Buttons Time Zone : UTC +09:00 Clock Set <1> : Lens Info <2> : BRT Disp Language : Eng l i sh 00:00 Ass i gn But ton <3>...

  • Page 70: Interval Recording

    Preparatory Settings Interval Recording Before starting Interval Recording, make the necessary settings on the CAMERA SET menu in advance. The Interval Recording (time-lapse recording) For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu function is especially effective for shooting Operations” on page 119. objects that move very slowly.

  • Page 71: Frame Recording

    The flashing “Interval Rec” on the screen is now steadily lit. Frame Recording Notes • You cannot change the “Interval Time” and “Number of Frames” settings while Interval Recording is in progress. To change them, The Frame Recording function is especially pause recording.

  • Page 72: Performing Frame Recording

    Set “Setting” to “On.” • Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop recording or switch the card slot while The camcorder enters Frame Recording recording is paused in Frame Rec mode. mode. When the special recording mode indication Stopping Frame Recording on the screen is active, “Frame Rec”...

  • Page 73: Picture Cache Recording

    The Picture Cache Recording is enabled and the CACHE REC lamp lights. Picture Cache Recording When the Picture Cache function is active, the camcorder stores the last few seconds of video captured in the built-in cache memory to permit OF F M ED ER A CA M...

  • Page 74: Slow & Quick Motion Recording

    Stopping Picture Cache Recording Slow & Quick Motion Press the REC START/STOP button. Recording Canceling Picture Cache function Set “Setting” of “P.Cache Rec” of the CAMERA When the camcorder is in HD Mode and one of SET menu to “Off” or press the assignable button the following video formats is selected (page 43), to which you assigned the Picture Cache function.

  • Page 75: Recording In Slow & Quick Motion Mode

    For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu [Playback frame rate] fps is displayed under Operations” on page 119. “S&Q Motion.” Select “S&Q Motion” from the S&Q STBY TCG 00:00:00:00 CAMERA SET menu. HQ 1920/24P S&Q Motion 29/24fps CAMERA SET Zoom Speed You can change the recording frame rate with the Zoom Tr ans...

  • Page 76: Freeze Mix: Image Alignment

    Note Freeze Mix: Image Slow & Quick Motion mode is automatically canceled when you set the power switch to OFF, Alignment while the “On Format” and “Frame Rate” settings are maintained. Using the Freeze Mix function, an image (still picture) of a clip recorded in HD Mode can be temporarily superimposed on the current camera picture, permitting you to easily align images for next recording.

  • Page 77: Shot Transition

    • If the recorded picture and the current camera picture differ in video format, the Freeze Mix Shot Transition display cannot be achieved. • The Freeze Mix function cannot be used if the recording video format is SP 1440/24P. • The Freeze Mix display cannot be obtained in The Shot Transition function helps you to easily Slow &...

  • Page 78: Preparatory Settings

    When adjustments are required, set the mode to Store. A button B button TC/U-BIT/ BRIGHT DURATION STATUS Preparatory Settings SHOT TRANSITION LCD B.LIGHT Before you start recording using the Shot DISPLAY BARS/CAM Transition function, make the necessary settings BATT INFO with the CAMERA SET menu in advance.

  • Page 79: Recording With A Shot Transition

    Time/Speed Off: Not to link to recording start Set whether to specify the duration of a (To use the A or B button to start the transition by time or by speed of zoom transition and specify the target shot) transition.
  • Page 80 Press the MODE button to display Making a transition from the current “Execute” in the shot-transition picture to a registered shot operation area. Adjust the camera settings to obtain an Press the REC START/STOP button. image with which you wish to start Recording begins with the camera settings recording.

  • Page 81: Fader Function

    To cancel recording while a transition is in progress Fader Function If you press the REC START/STOP button during recording, the recording stops, even when a shot transition is in progress. The E-E picture of the settings where the Using the Fader function, you can start a recording stops is displayed.

  • Page 82: Starting Recording With A Fade In

    Fade In For fading in a scene Set this to “On” to start recording with fade Press the ASSIGN button to which you assigned the Fader function in STBY (recording standby) (When you operate the function using an status. assignable button, it is not necessary to set The fade-in function is turned on.

  • Page 83: Picture Profiles

    Note Picture Profiles The Fade In/Fade Out settings automatically return to “Off” when you turn off the camcorder, while the Type and Time settings set with the menu are maintained. You can customize the picture quality, depending on the conditions or circumstances of recording, and store them as a picture profile, enabling the picture quality to be resumed just by your selecting the picture profile.

  • Page 84: Selecting A Picture Profile

    Example: PICTURE PROFILE PICTURE PROFILE PP1: STANDARD PP2: STANDARD PP1: SceneA PP3: STANDARD PP2: SceneB PP4: STANDARD PP3: SceneC PP5: STANDARD PP4: SceneD PP6: STANDARD PP5: SceneE PP6: SceneF Operating the jog dial or the joystick, select “SET” and make the settings of The camcorder is adjusted to the picture the picture profile items.

  • Page 85: Resetting A Picture Profile

    Specify the target picture profile. Confirm that the corresponding ACCESS lamp is lit in green. “Execute” and “Cancel” are displayed. Select the picture profile to be stored. Select “Execute.” The selected picture profile number is Copying begins. displayed at the bottom of the screen. When copying ends, the completion message is See “Selecting a Picture Profile using the displayed for three seconds, and the original...
  • Page 86 Select the picture profile name for which the picture profile is to be loaded from the memory card. The selected picture profile number is displayed at the bottom of the screen. See “Selecting a Picture Profile using the PICTURE PROFILE menu” on page 84. Select “SET”...

  • Page 87: Picture Profile Items

    Picture Profile Items The values when “Off” is selected at “SEL” of the PICTURE PROFILE menu are shown in bold face (example: Standard PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Profile Name Profile name Set the profile name in 8 characters at maximum. You can use upper- and lowercase alphabetics, Changing the picture profile numerics 0 to 9, - (hyphen), _ (underscore) and...
  • Page 88 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents White Offset White Set to “On” to shift the conversion value for auto On / Off white balance in Memory A or B mode and that for Setting the white balance auto tracing white in ATW mode to a lower color offset and the color temperature or a higher color temperature.
  • Page 89 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents SD Detail Setting Set to “On” to apply the details to the video signal. On / Off Adjusting the details to be applied to the picture in SD Level Adjust the detail level. Mode –99 to +99 (±0) Frequency...
  • Page 90 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Skin Tone Detail Setting Set to “On” to enable the detail level adjustment for On / Off specific color-phase areas. Adjusting the details to be The detail level is uniform over the entire picture applied to the areas of a with the Off setting.
  • Page 91 PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Gamma Level Adjust the gamma compensation level. –99 to +99 (±0) Adjusting the gamma compensation level and Select the type of reference curve for gamma Select selecting the gamma curve compensation. STD1 / STD2 / STD3 / STD4 / CINE1 / CINE2 / CINE3 / CINE4...

  • Page 92: Deleting Clips

    For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 119. Deleting Clips Deleting Clips Collectively Using the Setup menu, you can delete the In Camera mode, the Last Clip DEL function for recorded clips collectively from the SxS memory deleting the last recorded clip and the All Clips card in the selected card slot.

  • Page 93: Storing/Retrieving The Setting Data

    Notes Storing/Retrieving the • If a setup file already exists on the memory card you specified in Step , a message to confirm Setting Data whether to overwrite the file is displayed. • If there is not sufficient space on the memory card, an error message is displayed.

  • Page 94: Operating Planning Metadata

    Load a file (.xml) stored under the directory of Planning metadata is information about shooting “BPAV/General/Sony/Planning” on an SxS and recording plans, recorded in an XML file. memory card. You can shoot using clip names and shot mark...

  • Page 95: Defining A Clip Name In Planning Metadata

    Press the jog dial or joystick again to return to the Note PLANNING METADATA PROPERTIES After you start loading, do not remove the SxS screen. memory card until the completion message is displayed. Note Names of shot marks cannot be displayed on the Confirming the detailed information in full screen even if you select Shot Mark1 or Shot planning metadata...
  • Page 96 UTF-8"?>3 planning metadata file, with the addition of <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// an underscore (_) and a 4-digit serial number xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ (0001 to 9999). planningmetadata" assignId=" Example: Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_0001, P0001" creationDate=" Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_0002,... 2011-08-20T17:00:00+09:00"...

  • Page 97: Defining Shot Mark Names In Planning Metadata

    Copying begins. <?xml version="1.0" encoding=" UTF-8"?>3 All the planning metadata files stored in the <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// General folder on the SxS memory card are xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ copied. planningmetadata" assignId=" When copying ends, the completion message is H00123" creationDate=" displayed for three seconds.

  • Page 98: Playback

    Playback Thumbnail Screens Turning the camcorder on with the power switch Note set to MEDIA sets it to Media mode, and the clips Even if the SxS memory card contains clips of recorded on the SxS memory card are displayed both HD and SD Modes, the normal thumbnail as thumbnails on the screen.
  • Page 99 Clip name Recording video format OK mark Duration of the clip Displayed only if the selected clip is marked OK Timecode (page 107). The timecode of the index frame is displayed. AV independent file icon Special recording information Displayed if the selected clip is an AV If the selected clip was recorded in a special independent file.

  • Page 100: Changing The Type Of Thumbnail Screen

    check whether the card contains any clips of Changing the Type of Thumbnail another mode than that currently selected. Screen In HD Mode, pressing the THUMBNAIL button with the OK-Clip thumbnail screen displayed The type of thumbnail screen can be changed by displays the All-Clip thumbnail screen.

  • Page 101: Playing Back Clips

    The clips after the selected clips are played back in sequence. Playing Back Clips When playback of the last clip ends, the camcorder enters PAUSE (still picture) mode at the last frame of the last clip. Press the THUMBNAIL button to return to the For playback operations, use the playback control thumbnail screen.

  • Page 102: Monitoring Audio

    Clip no./total number of clips on the Monitoring Audio memory card Joystick operation guidance area In Normal playback mode, you can monitor the The functions assigned to the joystick in the recorded audio signals through the built-in current condition are displayed. speaker or connected headphones.

  • Page 103: Cueing Up

    Cueing Up To return to the top of the current clip Press the PREV button. • When you press the button in normal or fast- forward playback, the top of the current clip is cued up then playback begins. • When you press the button in fast-reverse playback or in Pause mode, the top of the current clip is cued up, then the still picture is displayed.

  • Page 104: Clip Operations

    Clip Operations In Media mode, you can operate the clips or The corresponding Clip Operation menu pops up confirm and change the subsidiary data for clips on the screens as shown below. using the Clip Operation menus. Clip Operation Menus Thumbnail screen (page 105) Still picture in Pause mode (page 105) CANCEL...

  • Page 105: Basic Operations Of The Clip Operation Menus

    Item Function Basic Operations of the Clip SHOT To display thumbnails only of the Operation Menus frames with shot mark 2 recorded MARK2 (page 110) EXPAND CLIP To display the EXPAND CLIP Displaying a Clip Operation menu screen (page 109) for the clip Press the joystick or the jog dial.

  • Page 106: Displaying The Detailed Information Of A Clip

    Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip When you select “DISP CLIP INFO” from a Clip Operation menu, the CLIP INFO screen appears. HD Mode 120min CLI P I NFO 0011 / 0300 JPAN0011 ( 1 ) 01 / JAN / 2009 10 : 53 HQ 1920 / 24p S&Q Mot i on 29 / 24f p s TCR 00 : 05 : 00 : 02...

  • Page 107: Adding/Deleting The Ok Mark To/From A Clip (Hd Mode Only)

    For a clip recorded in S&Q Motion mode, Copying Clips [recording frame rate/playback frame rate] fps is displayed to the right. You can copy clips on an SxS memory card to Timecode of the displayed frame another SxS memory card. Timecode at the recording starting point Each clip is copied with the same name to the destination SxS memory card.

  • Page 108: Deleting Clips

    To copy, select “Execute” then press the The status of progress is displayed during copying. jog dial or the joystick. In HD Mode, only the clips of HD Mode are Copying begins. copied. In SD Mode, only the clips of SD Mode are An execution message and an in-progress bar are copied.

  • Page 109: Displaying The Expand Clip Screen

    In SD Mode, the EXPAND CLIP screen shows The subsequent clips are shifted by one on the the thumbnail images of the first frames of the thumbnail screen. segment files only for a clip segmented because its file size exceeded 2GB. Deleting clips collectively This helps you to quickly cue up to a desired scene in a clip of long duration.

  • Page 110: Displaying The Shot Mark Screen (Hd Mode Only)

    Clip Operation menu pops up to enable further Index frame operations. Item Function Frame with shot mark 1 added EXPAND To decrease the number of Frame with shot mark 2 added (COARSE) partitions of the clip EXPAND To increase the number of (FINE) partitions of the clip The same icons may also be displayed below the...

  • Page 111: Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (Hd Mode Only)

    SHOT MARK screen example Adding a shot mark in Pause mode Pause the playback at the frame to 120min SHOT MARK 0031 / 0031 which you wish to add a shot mark then press the joystick or the jog dial. 01 : 10 : 20 : 00 01 : 10 : 30 : 00 01 : 10 : 40 : 00...

  • Page 112: Changing The Index Frame (Hd Mode Only)

    The information screen for the selected frame Select “Execute.” appears and a confirmation message is The selected and subsequent frames are displayed below the image. divided, creating two clips having different names. Select “Execute.” The first 4 characters of the original clip name are carried on, continuing to the last number on the Changing the Index Frame (HD memory card by the second 4 numerics.

  • Page 113: Showing The Status Screens

    Status Displays Showing the Status Screens This camcorder provides status screens of five Switching the status screens kinds in Camera mode and four kinds in Media mode, permitting you to check the various Operating the joystick or the jog dial switches the settings and statuses of this unit.

  • Page 114: Camera Status Screen

    Zebra: Zebra status CAMERA Status Screen Display Contents This indication becomes “On” if you turn zebra on with the ZEBRA button when “1” or “Both” is selected for “Zebra Select” of the LCD/VF SET menu. The setting value The settings and statuses related to image of “Zebra1 Level”...

  • Page 115: Audio Status Screen

    In Media Mode AUDIO Status Screen AUDIO 1 / 4 CH-3 CH-4 oo -40 0 OVER Information regarding audio signals is displayed. Output CH : CH-3 / CH-4 The display configuration varies between Camera Headphones : CH-3 / CH-4 Speaker : CH-3+CH-4 mode and Media mode.

  • Page 116: Video Status Screen

    VIDEO Status Screen BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen The information on video formats and settings for The functions assigned to the assignable buttons the COMPONENT OUT, SDI OUT, HDMI and the status of the IR Remote Commander are OUT, A/V OUT and i.LINK connectors is displayed.

  • Page 117: Battery/Media Status Screen

    BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen The information on the battery pack and SxS memory cards is displayed. BATTERY/ MED I A 5 / 5 Ba t t er y Charge Count 55 HDD A HDD B 100% Media A 20min L i f e 100% Media B 50min L i f e 10%...

  • Page 118: Overview Of The Setup Menus

    Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus This camcorder permits you to make various Setup Menu Layers settings for recording and playback with Setup menus on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. The Setup menus can also be displayed on an MENU external monitor.

  • Page 119: Basic Menu Operations

    TC/UB SET Timecode Basic Menu Operations Users Bit TC Format OTHERS All Reset Camera Data This section covers basic operations for setting Time Zone the Setup menu items. Clock Set Language Menu controls Assign Button Tally Hours Meter MENU button Joystick IR Remote Jog dial...
  • Page 120 Example: When the cursor is located at CAMERA SET (CAMERA SET menu icon) Gain Setup Menu icon Shu t t e r EX Slow Shut t e r Shot Tr ans i t ion 00:00 CAMERA SET MF Ass i s t : O f f Color Bar Type : Mul t i Gain Setup...
  • Page 121 For an item that requires your confirmation Example When you select an item that you must confirm CAMERA SET before execution in step , the menu display temporarily disappears, and a confirmation Gain Setup message is displayed. Following the instructions Shu t t e r of message, specify whether to execute or cancel.

  • Page 122: Setup Menu List

    Setup Menu List The functions and available settings of menus are listed below. The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold face (example: Speed The items marked with [M] in the Menu items column cannot be set in Media mode. CAMERA SET Menu CAMERA SET Menu items...
  • Page 123 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Shot Trans Time Set the time it takes to make a shot transition. 2 to 15 sec (4 sec) Transition Setting the Trans Speed Set the speed of the transition. operating 1 to 10 (5) conditions of Shot Time / Speed...
  • Page 124 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Zoom Trans Linear / Soft Set the operation mode at the beginning and end of zooming with the on-handle ZOOM button. Setting the zoom operation mode Interval Rec Setting Turn the Interval Recording function on/off. On / Off Setting the Interval Recording...
  • Page 125 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Fader Fade In Turn the fade-in function on/off. On / Off Setting the fade-in/ fade-out functions Fade In Type Select the fade-in mode. White / Black White: To fade in from a white screen Black: To face in from a black screen Fade In Time Set the duration of the fade in.
  • Page 126 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Shockless Off / 1 / 2 / 3 Select the speed of change in white balance when the white balance mode is switched. White Set to “Off” to instantly change the white balance. Setting the Select a larger number to change the white balance more shockless white...

  • Page 127: Audio Set Menu

    AUDIO SET Menu AUDIO SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Audio Input TRIM CH-1 Finely adjust the sensitivity of channel 1 of external –20 dBu to –65 dBu (–41 dBu) microphone input in steps of 3 dB in Manual audio Setting for audio adjustment mode.

  • Page 128: Video Set Menu

    VIDEO SET Menu VIDEO SET Menu items Setting values Contents Output Select HD Mode HD SDI Component: To output an HD analog component HD SDI Component signal from the COMPONENT OUT connector and an Setting the output SD SDI Component HD SDI signal from the SDI OUT connector signals HD HDMI...

  • Page 129: Lcd/Vf Set Menu

    VIDEO SET Menu items Setting values Contents Down Squeeze / Letterbox / Edge Set the output mode (aspect) when outputting from the A/V Crop OUT connector, or when outputting SD signals in HD Mode Converter from the COMPONENT OUT and SDI OUT connectors. Selecting the (The setting cannot be changed when an SD format is selected operation mode of...
  • Page 130 LCD/VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Marker Setting Turn all marker indications on/off in combination. On / Off Setting the markers added to Safety Zone Turn the safety marker on/off. pictures on the On / Off LCD monitor/EVF Safety Area Select the size (ratio to the entire screen) of the safety zone screen...
  • Page 131 LCD/VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Display On/Off Video Level Warnings Turn the warning indication to be displayed when the picture On / Off is too bright or too dark on/off. Selecting the items to be displayed on Brightness Display Turn the numeric indication to show the picture brightness on/ the LCD monitor/...

  • Page 132: Tc/Ub Set Menu

    TC/UB SET Menu TC/UB SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Timecode Mode Set the timecode mode. Preset / Regen / Clock Preset: To start the timecode from the specified value Setting the Regen (regeneration): To continue the timecode from that of timecode the previous clip Clock: To use the current clock time as the timecode...

  • Page 133: Others Menu

    OTHERS Menu OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents All Reset Execute/Cancel Select “Execute” to reset the camcorder to the factory status. Resetting to the factory status Camera Data Store Select “Execute” to store the setting values in an SxS memory Execute/Cancel card.
  • Page 134 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Assign Button <1> Assign a function to the ASSIGN button of the corresponding Off / Marker / Last Clip DEL / number. Assigning ATW / ATW Hold / Rec Review The selectable functions are common. functions to the / Rec / Picture Cache / Freeze Marker: For turning the markers on/off...
  • Page 135 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents IR Remote On / Off Set to “On” to activate remote control operations from the supplied IR Remote Commander. Activating/ deactivating the Note Remote The setting automatically returns to “Off” when the Commander camcorder is turned off.
  • Page 136 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Country Select the color system for the area where you will use the NTSC Area / PAL Area camcorder. Setting the area for Note The default setting is different among the sales areas. United States and Canada: NTSC Area Other areas: PAL Area HD/SD Mode...
  • Page 137 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Clip Auto Naming Select the method to specify clip names. Title / Plan Title: To specify as desired by “Title Prefix” Setting for clip Plan: To use a name specified in planning metadata (if no name or deletion name is specified in planning metadata, the name specified by “Title Prefix”...
  • Page 138 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Copy All Clips To copy all clips on an SxS memory card to the other. (Select “Execute” on the confirmation screen to begin.) Setting for collective copy of clips and/or General Files To copy all files in the General folder on an SxS memory card General files to the other.

  • Page 139: Connecting External Monitors

    Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors To display recording/playback pictures on an an appropriate cable for the monitor to be external monitor, select the output signal and use connected. COMPONENT A/V OUT R EC R EV EX PA Component video HD V/D IE W N D ED...
  • Page 140 To display the menus and status information on Note the connected monitor If input/output at the i.LINK (HDV/DV) Set “Video Out Display” (page 128) of the connector are enabled (page 143), no signal is fed VIDEO SET menu to “On.” out from the SDI OUT connector.

  • Page 141: Operating Clips With A Computer

    For support information for the driver, visit the • The camcorder and the SBAC-US10 do not following URL: work on the bus power from the computer. http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ Supply the operating power independently. to the To check the connection to the camcorder...
  • Page 142 Macintosh message (e.g., for formatting or restoration of an SxS memory card) is shown on the screen. Drag the SxS memory card icon on the desktop to It appears when formatting or restoration is Trash. completed. If the SxS memory card icon is located on Finder, The message is also not displayed while the click on the eject icon on its side.

  • Page 143: Connecting An External Device (I.link Connection)

    “XDCAM EX web sites” on page 15 or on the cover page of the supplied CD-ROM. Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection) When an HDV-compatible video format (SP 1440/60i, SP 1440/50i, or SP 1440/24P) or a DVCAM-compatible video format (format of SD Mode) is selected, setting the “i.LINK I/O”...

  • Page 144: Nonlinear Editing

    an HDV or DVCAM stream via the i.LINK device before it enters synchronization i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector. It can be recorded even if “Trigger Mode” is set to “Both.” on a connected HDV or DVCAM recorder in • While you can record shot marks on the synchronization with the REC START/STOP memory card during recording, they are not operation on this camcorder.
  • Page 145 restarted, incrementing the clip number on the Note memory card. DVCAM streams cannot be recorded. Set the external signal to a format that can be recorded on the camcorder. Signals of 1440 × 1080/59.94i can be recorded when “Video Format” (page 136) is set to SP 1440/60i or SP 1440/24P.

  • Page 146: 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 147: Important Notes On Operation

    • If an accessory mounted on the accessory shoe is subjected to severe shock, the accessory shoe may be damaged. In such a case, stop using it Viewfinder release and contact your dealer or a Sony service lever representative. Do not cover the unit while operating Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build-up.
  • Page 148 • Near strong magnetic fields • when you have raised the master gain • Close to radio or TV transmitters producing (sensitivity) strong electromagnetic fields. • when operating in Slow-Shutter mode • In direct sunlight or close to heaters for Aliasing extended periods When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they...

  • Page 149: Formats And Limitations Of Outputs

    The format of output signals from the • The setting data (page 93) including picture COMPONENT OUT, SDI OUT, and HDMI profiles of the PMW-EX1R cannot be used on OUT connectors varies according to the HD/SD the PMW-EX1/EX3/EX30, PMW-10MD, or Mode setting, recording/playback video formats PMW-350 and vice versa.
  • Page 150 Output formats in E-E (recording standby) status/recording (Camera mode) Analog component signals from the The SDI OUT connector outputs serial digital COMPONENT OUT connector are output in the signals of the same format as that of the analog format shown below according to the “Video component signals fed from the COMPONENT Format”...
  • Page 151 Output formats when a thumbnail screen is displayed (Media mode) Analog component signals from the The SDI OUT connector outputs serial digital COMPONENT OUT connector are output in the signals of the same format as that of the analog format shown below according to the “Video component signals fed from the COMPONENT Format”...
  • Page 152 Output formats in clip playback mode (Media mode) Analog component signals from the The SDI OUT connector outputs serial digital COMPONENT OUT connector are output in the signals of the same format as that of the analog format shown below according to the video component signals fed from the COMPONENT format of the playback clip and the “Output OUT connector.
  • Page 153 repeated when converting the frame rate. SDI and HDMI are not output. When the frame rate setting of the video format is 50i/50P/25P Video format of Output format playback clip “Output Select” setting: “Output Select” setting: “Output Select” setting: HD SDI/Component SD SDI/Component SD HDMI Progressive HD HDMI...

  • Page 154: Limitations Of Outputs

    Limitations of Outputs The outputs from the camcorder are limited by the menu settings as follows: In Camera mode and durint playback in Media mode blank: no signal Menu setting Output HD/SD Video i.LINK I/O Output SDI OUT HDMI COMPONENT A/V OUT i.LINK Mode Format...
  • Page 155 Menu setting Output HD/SD Video i.LINK I/O Output SDI OUT HDMI COMPONENT A/V OUT i.LINK Mode Format Select HD SDI/ Component SD SDI/ Component HD HDMI SD HDMI SD P Progressive SD HDMI SD i Interlace Composite HD SDI/ DVCAM Component SD SDI/ Component...
  • Page 156 With an i.LINK input in Media mode • No signal is output from the SDI OUT and • When “i.LINK I/O” is set to “Disabled,” HDMI OUT connectors with an i.LINK input. i.LINK input is refused. • DV and HDV inputs can be displayed on the •...
  • Page 157 Menu setting Input Output HD/SD Video i.LINK I/O Output i.LINK SDI OUT HDMI COMPONENT A/V OUT Mode Format Select DVCAM SD SDI/ Component SD HDMI Progressive SD HDMI Interlace Composite Formats and Limitations of Outputs...

  • Page 158: Backup Battery

    VORSICHT Backup Battery Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher Batterien. Batterien nur durch den vom Hersteller empfohlenen oder einen gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen. This camcorder uses a backup battery to retain Wenn Sie die Batterie entsorgen, müssen Sie die various setting data. Gesetze der jeweiligen Region und des jeweiligen A lithium battery (CR2032) for backup is Landes befolgen.

  • Page 159: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Operating Power Symptoms Cause Remedy The camcorder does not No battery pack is mounted and no Mount a battery pack (page 25) or connect an AC power on when you set power is supplied to the DC IN power using the BC-U1/U2 (page 26) . the power switch either to connector.

  • Page 160: External Devices

    External Devices Symptoms Cause Remedy The equipment connected It sometimes takes time for the Wait for about 15 seconds. If the connected to the camcorder via an connected equipment to recognize equipment still does not react, do the following: i.LINK connection does the operation.

  • Page 161: Error/Warning Indications

    Turn off the power and check the connected equipment, cables, and media. If they are not defective, turn on the power again. If the error persists, consult Sony service personnel. (If power cannot be turned off by setting the power switch to OFF, remove both the battery pack and the DC IN source.)
  • Page 162 Warning indication Buzzer Tally Cause and measures on LCD/EVF lamps Backup Battery End The remaining power of the backup battery is insufficient. Please Change. Replace the battery with a new one. A partitioned memory card or one that contains recorded clips Unknown Media(A) exceeding the number permitted with this camcorder is loaded.
  • Page 163 Warning indication Buzzer Tally Cause and measures on LCD/EVF lamps Not Enough Capacity There is not enough capacity for dividing a clip. Cannot Divide Media Reached The memory card comes to the end of its service life. Make a Rewriting Limit backup copy and replace the card with another one as soon as possible.

  • Page 164: Mpeg-2 Video Patent Portfolio License

    MPEG-2 Video Patent About Bitmap Fonts Portfolio License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN This product uses RICOH Bitmap Fonts CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY produced and sold by Ricoh Company, Ltd. MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER...

  • Page 165: Specifications

    Audio LPCM (16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels) Specifications Recording/playback time With one SBP-16 SP or DVCAM mode: Approx. 65 min. HQ mode: Approx. 50 min. General With one SBP-32 or SBS-32G1A SP or DVCAM mode: Approx. Power requirements 130 min. DC 12 V (10.5 V to 17.0 V) HQ mode: Approx.

  • Page 166: Audio Block

    Zoom ratio Horizontal resolution 14× 1000TV lines or more (with HQ 1920, HD SDI output) Maximum relative aperture 1:1.9 Gain –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC Iris Auto/Manual selectable Shutter speed F1.9 to F16 and C (close) sec.

  • Page 167: Media Block

    Computer connectors Media Block i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector Card slots i.LINK, IEEE1394, 4-pin connector (1), Type: Express Card34 S400 Number of slots: 2 Connector: Conforming to PCMCIA USB connector Express Card mini-B/USB2.0 Hi-Speed (1) Writing rate 50 Mbps or more Optional Accessories Reading rate Battery pack 50 Mbps or more...
  • Page 168 • Always make a test recording, and verify that it • Always verify that the unit is operating properly was recorded successfully. before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND...

  • Page 169: Index

    Auto White Balance Index Backlight backlight (EVF) backlight (LCD) Numerics backup battery 24P System BARS/CAM button Battery Alarm Battery INFO A/V OUT connector BATTERY INFO display AC adaptor Battery Pack AC power source BATTERY RELEASE button 34, 35 ACCESS lamps BATTERY/MEDIA Status 18, 37 accessory shoe...
  • Page 170 color bar Extended Clear Scan Color Bar Type External Hard Disk Color Correction external microphone COMPONENT OUT connector external monitor copy a clip eyecup 108, 138 Copy All Eyepiece focusing knob COPY CLIP Country Cueing up F FWD button F REV button Fade In Date/Time Fade Out...
  • Page 171 Manual Iris mode Manual Zoom mode i.LINK 48, 69, 130 Marker i.LINK cable Matrix 135, 143 i.LINK I/O MEAD-MS01 i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector MEAD-SD01 Image Inversion MEDIA index frame Media Adaptor index frame image Media Full Interval Rec Media mode Interval Recording Media Near Full 32, 69, 135 IR Remote...
  • Page 172 Picture Profiles SHOT MARK1 DEL 94, 138 Plan.Metadata SHOT MARK2 Planning metadata Shot Mark2 PLAY/PAUSE button SHOT MARK2 ADD Power switch SHOT MARK2 DEL 66, 103 Power Zoom shot marks 77, 123 Power Zoom (Servo) mode Shot Transition 51, 122 Power zoom lever Shutter PREV button...
  • Page 173 Version Up 43, 136 Video Format 128, 140 Video Out Display VIDEO SET Menu VIDEO Status Viewfinder Viewfinder release lever Warning Indications White WHITE BAL switch white balance White Switch 126 WHT BAL button 59, 126 Wide Conversion wide-conversion lens write protection 128, 139, 140 YPbPr/Digital Out Display...

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