4-276-626-12(1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
PMW-F3K
PMW-F3L
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
© 2011 Sony Corporation
For the customers in Europe
For the Customers in Brazil only
DESCARTE DE PILHAS E BATERIAS
This product with the CE marking complies
with the EMC Directive issued by the
Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with this directive implies
conformity to the following European
standards:
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference
(Emission)
• EN55103-2:Electromagnetic Susceptibility
(Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the
following Electromagnetic Environments: E1
(residential), E2 (commercial and light
industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4
(controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).
Pilhas e Baterias Não Recarregáveis
Atenção:
Verifique as instruções de uso do aparelho
certificando-se de que as polaridades (+) e
(-) estão no sentido indicado. As pilhas
poderão vazar ou explodir se as
polaridades forem invertidas, expostas ao
fogo, desmontadas ou recarregadas.
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. For any service or guarantee
matters please refer to the addresses given
in separate service or guarantee documents.
Evite misturar com pilhas de outro tipo ou
com pilhas usadas, transportá-las ou
armazená-las soltas, pois aumenta o risco
de vazamento.
Retire as pilhas caso o aparelho não
esteja sendo utilizado, para evitar
possíveis danos na eventualidade de
ocorrer vazamento.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery
contains perchlorate.
As pilhas devem ser armazenadas em
local seco e ventilado.
No caso de vazamento da pilha, evite o
contato com a mesma. Lave qualquer
parte do corpo afetado com água
abundante. Ocorrendo irritação, procure
auxílio médico.
For the customers in Taiwan only
Não remova o invólucro da pilha.
Mantenha fora do alcance das crianças.
Em caso de ingestão procure auxílio
médico imediatamente.
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Table of Contents
Checking the Remaining Time Available for
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Registering the Customized Settings as a Picture
Playing Back the Selected and Subsequent Clips in
Table of Contents
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Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/from a Clip
Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen
Table of Contents
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Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External
Table of Contents
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Overview
Features
The PMW-F3K/F3L is a highly compact and
high-performance digital cinema camcorder that
uses SxS memory cards as its recording
medium. It employs a Super-35mm-equivalent
single-plate CMOS sensor as the imaging device.
With the exclusive PL mount adapter, various PL-
mount lenses can be used.
The Dual-Link connectors enable Dual-Link
output of 1080/50P or 1080/59.94P signals.
Dual-Link output function
Signals of 1080/50P or 1080/59.94P fed from the
HD SDI A/B (Dual-Link) connectors can be
recorded on an external device.
1)
Long recording time
By utilizing an efficient compression format, the
PMW-F3K/F3L records high-quality HD images
for long recording time of approx. 200 minutes in
HQ mode (35 Mbps VBR) or approx. 280
minutes in SP mode (25 Mbps CBR) on a single
64-GB SxS memory card. Equipped with two SxS
memory card slots, the PMW-F3K/F3L makes
transition seamless without any frame loss, when
recording is done across two cards.
Multiple-format recording
The PMW-F3K/F3L camcorder offers a wide
array of recording formats for multiple content
creation applications. In addition to HD video of
1080 or 720 effective scan lines, the camcorder
can also record and play back in DVCAM-
compatible mode.
Switching between Progressive and Interlace and
between NTSC and PAL are also possible,
permitting you to use various formats for your
needs.
High-quality uncompressed audio recording
In addition to HD video recording, the PMW-
F3K/F3L can record and play back high-quality,
two-channel 16-bit, 48-kHz linear PCM
uncompressed audio.
IT friendly
The file-based recording in MP4 format allows
material to be handled with great flexibility in an
IT-based environment, easily available for
copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving.
SxS memory cards can simultaneously hold
multiple files of any of these recording formats,
allowing for flexible use of the memory cards.
Instant-access thumbnail display with “Expand”
function
Each time a recording is started and stopped on
the camcorder, the video and audio signals are
recorded as one clip.
Furthermore, thumbnails are automatically
generated for each clip as a visual reference,
allowing the operator to cue-up to a desired scene
simply by guiding the cursor to a thumbnail. For
further convenience, the ‘Expand’ function
allows one selected clip in the Thumbnail display
to be divided into 12 equal time intervals, each
with its own thumbnail identifier. This is useful if
you wish to quickly search for a particular scene
within a lengthy clip.
HD Recording System
Nonlinear recording media
Using SxS memory cards, the PMW-F3K/F3L
offers nonlinear capabilities such as instant
random access and file-based operation.
HD recording using the “MPEG-2 Long GOP”
codec
The PMW-F3K/F3L records 1920 × 1080 HD
images using “MPEG-2 Long GOP” codec
compression. This mature “MPEG-2 Long GOP”
1)
codec, which is also adopted in the XDCAM
2)
HD and HDV 1080i series of products, enables
you to record stunning-quality HD video and
audio with long recording time by efficiently
compressing the data.
S-LOG gamma and MLUT (Monitor Look Up
Table) usable
The PMW-F3K/F3L can use S-LOG (Sony Log)
gamma and MLUT when the CBK-RGB01 RGB
and S-LOG Output Option (not supplied) is
installed and RGB444 is selected for Dual-Link
Selectable bit rates
The PMW-F3K/F3L offers a choice of bit rates:
either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (SP
mode), depending on the desired picture quality
and recording time.
Features
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output. This feature is effective when you create
digital masters using digital processing.
shooting over long periods of time and also when
creating pictures with special effects of extremely
quick motion.
Cutting-edge Camera Technologies
Frame Recording function
Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMW-
F3K/F3L camcorder that is especially useful for
clay-animation shooting. With this function,
images for pre-determined frame are recorded
each time the record button is pressed.
1)
Super 35-mm type “Exmor” CMOS sensor
The PMW-F3K/F3L is equipped with a newly
developed Super 35 “Exmor” CMOS sensor,
which delivers excellent picture performance
with full HD resolution.
Shutter-angle settings
PL lens mount with hot shoes
In addition to the electric shutter speed controls,
the PMW-F3K/F3L also has a “shutter angle”
control, which is familiar to cinematographers.
The camcorder is equipped with hot shoes for the
3)
Cooke /i Intelligent Electronic Lens System in
addition to the dedicated lenses supplied with the
PMW-F3K. When a lens with corresponding
characteristics is mounted, information regarding
the lens, such as the type, serial number, iris
setting, and focus position, may be available for
on-screen displays and metadata recording.
Picture Profile feature
The Picture Profile feature allows the camera
operator to easily call up customized picture-
tonal settings to suit particular shooting
conditions.
Picture Cache function
Focus-assistance functions
Functions for easy and precise focus adjustments
are provided.
• Expanded Focus
• Peaking
The unit can utilize its internal memory to store
the image being captured, allowing recording to
commence a certain time (15 seconds at
maximum) in advance of when the recording
button is pressed.
Creative Recording Modes and Settings
Planning Metadata function
The PMW-F3K/F3L can load planning metadata
prepared by a computer and shoot with the clip
names and shot marks specified in the planning
metadata.
23.98P native recording
The PMW-F3K/F3L camcorder, a new member
1)
of Sony’s legendary CineAlta family, though
compact offers native 23.98P recording
capability.
Wireless LAN supported
Slow & Quick Motion function
The PMW-F3K/F3L offers a Slow & Quick
Motion function, commonly known as
overcranking and undercranking in film shooting,
which enables you to create unique ‘looks’ or
special effects of slow- and fast-motion images.
The PMW-F3K/F3L can be connected to a
computer via a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi connection)
when the CBK-RGB01 RGB and S-LOG Output
Option (not supplied) is installed and the CBK-
WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter is connected to the Option
connector.
A Wi-Fi connection allows you to transfer
planning metadata from a computer to the
camcorder, and to transfer clips and other files
from the camcorder to a computer. You can also
use the Live Logging function to transfer
metadata to a computer or receive them from a
computer during shooting.
Slow Shutter function
The PMW-F3K/F3L offers a Slow Shutter
function for capturing clear images in low-light
environments.
Selectable gamma curves
The PMW-F3K/F3L provides various types of
gamma identical to those of other CineAlta
camcorders.
A variety of functions and designs for
high operability
Interval Recording function
The PMW-F3K/F3L offers an Interval Recording
function that intermittently records signals at pre-
determined intervals. This is convenient for
• Depth-of-field indicator
• Brightness-level display
Features
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• Histogram indicator
Korea
• 3.5-inch color LCD monitor
• Easy-to-see color viewfinder
• Eight assignable buttons
http://bp.sony.co.kr/xdcamex
China
http://pro.sony.com.cn/minisite/XDCAMEX
• Long operating time with a battery pack
• Wide array of interfaces, including USB,
Japan
1)
4)
http://www.sony.co.jp/XDCAMEX
i.LINK , and HDMI
• ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)
• Built-in ND filter wheel and electric CC filter
(5600K)
• Selectable gain
• High-speed picture search: ×4, ×15, ×24
• Freeze Mix function
• Image Inversion function (horizontal only)
1)
• IR Remote Commander supplied
• Input/output connectors for external
synchronization
• Operations from the optional remote control
units: The camcorder can be operated from the
RM-B750/B150 Remote Control Unit.
1)Sony, XDCAM, XDCAM EX, SxS, i.LINK, Exmor,
CineAlta, and Remote Commander are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
2)HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor
Company of Japan, Limited.
3)Cooke Optics Limited
4)HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other
countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
XDCAM EX web sites
For information on XDCAM EX, visit the
following web sites:
United States
http://www.sony.com/xdcamex
Canada
http://www.sony.ca/xdcamex
Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Russia
http://www.sonybiz.net/xdcamex
Latin America
http://www.sonypro-latin.com/xdcamex
Australia
www.sony.com.au/xdcamex
Asia (except Korea, China, and Japan)
http://pro.sony-asia.com
Features
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Using the Software
Reading the CD-ROM
Manuals
The supplied CD-ROM (labeled “Utility
Software for XDCAM”) contains application and
device driver software required to access to SxS
memory cards from a computer and to manage
material shot with the camcorder.
Preparations
The following program must be installed on your
computer in order to read the documents
contained on the CD-ROM.
Information about how to install the software is
provided in PDF format.
Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher
Memo
Note
If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can
download it from the following URL:
You must install the SxS device driver on your
computer if your computer is equipped with an
ExpressCard slot and you want to use it to access
SxS memory cards.
http://www.adobe.com/
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.
To read the documents
Do the following:
1
Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM
drive.
A cover page appears automatically in your
browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the
browser, double-click on the index.htm file
on the CD-ROM.
2
Select and click on the manual that you
wish to read.
This opens the PDF file.
Memo
The files may not be displayed properly,
depending on the version of Adobe Reader. In
such a case, install the latest version you can
download from the 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
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Parts Identifications
For functions and usage, see the pages shown in parentheses.
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Note
Do not apply excessive force to the mounted
accessory. It may damage the accessory shoe.
Do not apply excessive force to the mounted
accessory. It may damage the screw thread.
3. Post for the shoulder strap (left and right)
Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown
below.
5. Rear accessory shoe
Notes
• The length of engagement should be 5.2
7
mm ( / inch) or less.
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To remove
• Do not apply excessive force to the mount-
ed accessory. It may damage the screw
thread.
PRESS
6. Headphone connector (stereo mini jack)
8. Rear IR remote control receptor
Press the tab to
unlock.
Parts Identifications
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3. Post for the shoulder strap (See the
previous page.)
16. Flange focal length adjustment screw
18. AUTO WHT BAL (automatic white
balance adjustment) button (page 43)
8. Grip belt
9. Servo zoom lever
It does not function at present.
11. AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors
(RCA phono jacks) (page 134)
12. AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR)
and input selection switches (page 56)
14. Front IR remote control receptor
Parts Identifications
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Side panel
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LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM
CACHE
REC
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18. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor
The display is turned on when you unlock the
panel by pressing the tab to the right then
open it.
2. 5600K CC (color compensation filter)
button with indicator (page 42)
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6. WHITE BALANCE (white balance
memory) switch (page 43)
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19. LCD BRIGHT +/– (LCD brightness
adjustment) buttons (page 26)
20. LCD B.LIGHT (LCD backlight) switch
14. AUDIO SELECT (audio level control
mode selection) switches (page 56)
15. AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 /CH-2 controls
Parts Identifications
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Operation block on the handle
Rear panel
Operation block
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PICTURE PROFILE
2. ASSIGN 6/7 (assignable 6 and 7) buttons
3. REC START/STOP (recording start/stop)
button (page 38)
SLOT SELECT
DC IN
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Upper operation block
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It functions accordingly when you turn it up
or down, or you push it horizontally.
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1. BARS/CAM (color bar/camera signal
switching) button (page 57)
Card slot block
Open the cover to insert/remove SxS memory
cards.
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1. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select)
button (page 36)
Parts Identifications
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For operation from the remote control device,
refer to the Supplement in the supplied CD-
ROM labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory
Camcorder.”
Connector block
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13. SPARE connector (10-pin)
It does not function at present.
MENU
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SEL/SET
CANCEL
SDI OUT
VIDEO OUT
TC IN
BATTERY
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PICTURE PROFILE
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1. HD SDI A/B (Dual-Link) connectors
(BNC type) (page 135)
2. DC IN (DC power input) connector
1. Tripod receptacles
Note
4. VIDEO OUT (analog video output)
Check that the size of the hole matches the
screw of the tripod. If they do not match, the
camcorder cannot be attached to the tripod
securely.
connector (BNC type) (page 134)
5. TC IN (timecode input) connector (BNC
type) (page 141)
6. TC OUT (timecode output) connector
(BNC type) (page 142)
3. Accessory mounting screw hole
Type of screw: 1/4-20UNC, length of
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7. GENLOCK IN connector (BNC type)
engagement: 10 mm (
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inch) or less
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Note
Do not apply excessive force to the mounted
accessory. It may damage the screw thread.
9. i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (4-pin, S400
conforming to IEEE1394) (page 138)
11. Option connector (USB type A)
The optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter can
be connected.
For connection, refer to the Supplement in the
supplied CD-ROM labeled “Manuals for Solid-
State Memory Camcorder.”
For the mounting bracket for the Wi-Fi Adapter,
contact your Sony dealer or Sony service
representative.
12. REMOTE connector (8-pin)
An external remote control device, such as
the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit,
can be connected.
Parts Identifications
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IR Remote Commander (Supplied)
Lenses (Supplied with the PMW-
F3K)
The buttons without remarks can be used in the
same manner as the corresponding buttons on the
camcorder.
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The illustration shows the SCL-P50T20.
1. Focus ring
1. ZOOM T/W (telephoto/wide-angle)
button
2. Iris ring
It does not function at present.
3. THUMBNAIL button
4. PREV (previous clip jump) button
5. F REV (fast reverse) button
6. PLAY/PAUSE button
7. REC (record) buttons
Press the z button together with the unmarked
button (safety button) to start recording.
8. REC PAUSE buttons
Press the X button together with the unmarked
button (safety button) to pause recording.
9. PUSH SET button
It functions the same as the SEL/SET dial on the
camcorder.
10. NEXT button
11. STOP button
12. F FWD (fast forward) button
13. PUSH AF button
It does not function at present.
Note
The SUB CLIP button does not function with this
camcorder.
When you use the Remote Commander, see “Using
Parts Identifications
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On-Screen Indications
Indications in E-E Display/Recording Mode
1)
When this unit is in E-E Display /Recording
mode, pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO
button displays the statuses and settings of this
unit on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.
When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO
button again, these indications are canceled.
Remarks
[M]: The indication of the items named with this
suffix can be independently turned on/off
with “Display On/Off” of the LCD/VF SET
[A]: The indication of items named with this suf-
fix can be turned on/off using the assignable
buttons to which the corresponding on/off
The recording status indication, such as “zREC,”
is always displayed, regardless of operation of the
DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.
1)E-E Display mode: Recording standby status
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S&Q REC
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B: 120min
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High Light ND2
TLCS
.
1
1.5
2
3
4
5
7
10 15 20 30
oo
m
++
ATW 4300K PPOFF
T1.6 18dB SHT:1/2000 CH1
CH2
13
14
15
16
17
18
1. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage
INT STBY
Standby for Interval
Recording
zFRM REC
FRM STBY
zCACHE
Frame Recording in progress
Standby for Frame Recording
z in green: Standby for
Cache Recording
Only when an external device is connected to
the i.LINK connector, the status of the device is
displayed.
z in red: Cache Recording in
progress
3. Special recording/operation status
indication
4. Media status indication
zREC
Recording in progress
STBY
Standby for recording
Slow & Quick Motion
recording in progress
Standby for Slow & Quick
Motion recording
Memory card in slot A is active.
zS&Q REC
Memory card in slot B is active.
S&Q STBY
zINT REC
Interval Recording in progress
On-Screen Indications
20
Displayed when “HD SDI Remote I/F” is
selected with “SDI REC Control” of the VIDEO
SET menu.
10. Electric color compensation filter
Backlight mode
Standard mode
S
Spotlight mode
13. White balance mode and color
17. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication [M]
19. Histogram indication [M][A]
20. Video level cautioning indication [M]
If the video level is too high or too low, a caution
is generated showing the appropriate ND filter
number.
21. Depth-of-Field indication [M][A]
22. Brightness level indication [M][A]
24. Special recording mode indication [M]
Frame Rec
Interval Rec
Frame Rec mode
Interval Rec mode
S&Q Motion
xx/xx fps
Slow & Quick Motion mode
On-Screen Indications
21
Preparations
Power Supply
You can use a battery pack or AC power via an
AC adaptor.
If you connect an AC power source, it has a
priority even if a battery pack is mounted.
Battery pack
For safety, use only the Sony battery pack and AC
adaptor listed below:
• BP-U60 Lithium-ion Battery Pack
• AC-DN10 AC Adaptor
Using a Battery Pack
Power switch: OFF
Mount a BP-U60 Lithium-ion Battery Pack.
Note
WARNING
If a battery pack that cannot be used with this
camcorder is mounted, an error message is
appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.
Replace the battery pack with the BP-U60, or
connect a power to the DC IN connector after
removing the battery pack.
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Removing the battery pack
Hold the BATTERY RELEASE button pressed,
slide the battery pack upwards to unlock, then
pull it out.
When you dispose of the battery, you must obey
the law in the relative area or country.
Notes
BATTERY RELEASE button
• Before use, charge the battery pack with the
exclusive BC-U1/U2 Battery Charger.
• A warm battery pack immediately after use may
not be able to be fully recharged.
1
Mounting the battery pack
Fully insert the battery pack then slide it down to
lock.
2
Power switch: OFF
Checking battery charge remaining
To check during operation
When recording or playback is in progress on the
battery pack, an icon to show the current battery
Power Supply
22
charge level and usage time remaining are
displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.
BATTERY I NFO
50
0
%
%
100%
120min
A: 25min
S&Q REC
T
Rem
aining Ti
m
e
:
20min
B: 50min
Z99
Icon
Remaining
100% to 91%
90% to 71%
70% to 51%
50% to 31%
30% to 11%
10% to 0%
The camcorder indicates the remaining usage
time in minutes by calculating the available time
with the battery pack if operation is continued at
the current rate of power consumption.
DISPLAY/
BATT INFO
Note
DISPLAY/BATT INFO button
The operating time on a battery pack depends on
the condition (new or old) of the battery pack and
the ambient temperature.
If the battery charge remaining becomes
low
To check in power-off status
Information on the mounted battery pack
(BATTERY INFO) is displayed on the LCD
monitor screen when you hold the DISPLAY/
BATT INFO button pressed even if the
camcorder is off.
If the battery charge remaining decreases to a
certain level during operation (Low BATT
status), a low-battery message, flashing of the
tally lamps, and a beep sound will warn you.
If the remaining further decreases to a level at
which operation cannot be continued (BATT
Empty status), a battery-empty message appears.
Temporarily set the power switch to OFF and
connect a power source via the DC IN connector
or replace the battery pack with one that is fully
charged.
The BATTERY INFO display goes off after 5
seconds.
To change the message levels
The Low BATT level is set to 10% of full charge,
and the BATT Empty level is set to 3% of full
charge at the factory. These settings can be
OTHERS menu.
Using AC Power (DC IN Power)
The camcorder can be operated on AC power by
using an AC-DN10 AC Adaptor (optional) with a
CCDD-X2 DC Cable (optional).
Power Supply
23
For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the
AC-DN10.
Setting the Area of Use
and the Clock
When recording or playback is in progress on
power from the DC IN connector, the input
voltage is displayed on the LCD monitor/
viewfinder screen.
When you turn the camcorder on for the first time
after purchasing or replacing the backup battery
(page 145), the Initial Setting display appears on
the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.
Set the area of use and the date and time of the
built-in clock, using this display.
DC-
IN 12.0V
S&Q REC
A: 25min
B: 50min
Z99
INITIAL SETT
I
NG
NTSC Area
lish
C
ount r y
Language
Ti
ate / Ti
Fi nish
:
:
Turning Power On
E
ng
m
e
Z
one: UTC GREENWICH
e: 2011/01/01 00:00:00
Set the power switch to the ON position.
The indicator (green) lights and the camcorder
enters E-E Display mode.
D
m
Language
You can select the language for messages.
When you select “Chinese,” the menus and status
indications are also displayed in Chinese.
Time Zone
The value shows the time difference from UTC
(Coordinated Universal Time).
Change the setting if needed.
Use the jog dial on the rear panel for setting.
Jog dial
ON OFF
Power switch
MENU
A
SEL/SET
CANCEL
B
PICTURE PROF
Turning Power Off
Set the power switch to the OFF position.
Notes
• This camcorder uses a little standby power even
when the power switch is set to OFF. Remove
the battery pack if the camcorder will not be
used for a prolonged period.
• When removing the battery pack or the DC IN
power, be sure to set the switch to OFF in
advance and wait until the indicator goes dark.
Removing the battery pack or the DC IN power
while the indicator is lit may cause damage to
the camcorder or SxS memory cards.
Setting the area of use
1
Turn the jog dial to set the cursor to
“Country” then press the dial.
Setting the Area of Use and the Clock
24
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
2
Turn the jog dial to select the desired
area of use.
Notes
Setting
Area of use
• If the clock setting is cleared because of
exhaustion of the backup battery while no
operation power was being supplied (no battery
pack and no DC IN connection), the Initial
Setting display will be displayed when you turn
the camcorder on at the next opportunity.
• While the Initial Setting display is shown, no
other operation except turning the power off is
permitted until you finish the setting for this
display.
NTSC Area
NTSC area (for areas other
1)
than Japan)
2)
NTSC(J) Area
PAL Area
NTSC area (Japan)
3)
PAL area
1) The composite signal output from this
camcorder is an NTSC signal with a black setup
(7.5 IRE). The system frequency is 59.94i.
2) The composite signal output from this
camcorder is an NTSC signal with no black
setup. The system frequency is 59.94i.
3) The composite signal output from this
camcorder is a PAL signal. The system
frequency is 50i.
Setting the time and date
1
Turn the jog dial to set the cursor to
“Date/Time” then press the dial.
The cursor moves to the year-setting column.
INITIAL SETT NG
I
(
)
C
ount r y
Language
Ti
ate / Ti
Fi nish
:
:
NTSC J Area
Japanese
m
e
Z
one: UTC +09:00
e: 2011/01/01 00:00:00 SET
TOKYO
D
m
2
3
Turn the jog dial to set the year then
press the dial.
The cursor moves to the month-setting
column.
Set the month, day, hour, minute, and
second in sequence in the same manner.
When you press the jog dial at “SET,” the
cursor moves back to “Date/Time.”
To finish the setting
Move the cursor to “Finish” then press the jog
dial.
The Initial Setting display disappears, and the
clock setting is completed.
Once after the Initial Setting display disappears,
the time zone and date/time settings can be
Setting the Area of Use and the Clock
25
subject. The display direction of the textual
information is converted to the readable direction.
Adjusting the LCD
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
in various shooting situations.
180°
These adjustments of the LCD monitor have no
effect on pictures being recorded.
Adjusting the backlight
Turning on/off the LCD monitor
The LCD monitor turns on when it is opened and
turns off when it is closed.
LCD BRIGHT +/– buttons
Press the tab to the right to unlock.
LCD B.LIGHT switch
Adjusting the angle
Turning the backlight on/off
The backlight may not be necessary for viewing
images on the LCD monitor under bright ambient
light, such as in an outdoor location. Set the LCD
B.LIGHT switch to OFF to turn off the backlight.
Rotate the opened LCD monitor to the desired
angle.
Adjusting the brightness of the backlight
When you set the LCD B.LIGHT switch to ON,
you can adjust the brightness of the backlight,
using the LCD BRIGHT + and – buttons.
Press the – button to darken the backlight. Press
the + button to make it brighter.
During adjustment, the backlight level bar
appears to indicate the adjustment value.
It can be rotated as much as 180 degrees in the
direction facing the subject and as much as 90
degrees in the opposite direction.
Adjusting the color, contrast, and
brightness
When you rotate it exceeding 135 degrees toward
the subject, the image on the monitor becomes
upside down, indicating the mirror image of the
Using the menu
The color, contrast, and brightness of the LCD
monitor can be adjusted with the LCD/VF SET
Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
26
menu.
Adjusting the Viewfinder
Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to
Menu mode and select
(LCD/VF SET
If the picture on the LCD monitor is hard to view
under bright ambient light, you can use the
viewfinder to check the picture.
menu) then “LCD” from the menu.
LCD/VF SET
You can adjust the display conditions of the
viewfinder according to your current lighting
conditions.
These adjustments of the viewfinder have no
effect on pictures being recorded.
B
LCD
VF
Peaking
C
C
olor
ont rast
:
:
0
0
0
B
B
B
B
B
Brightness:
00:00
Marker
Zebra
Display
On/Of f
Caution
Set color, contrast and brightness of the LCD
monitor with the corresponding LCD menu
items: Color, Contrast, and Brightness.
Do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece of
the viewfinder facing the sun. Direct sunlight can
enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the
viewfinder, and cause fire.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
Turning the viewfinder on/off
Using the assignable button
If you assign “LCD/VF Adjust” to one of the
assignable buttons, you can adjust the contrast
and brightness of the LCD monitor, using the
assignable button and the jog dial.
With the factory setting, the viewfinder is turned
on when the LCD monitor is in its park position
or is rotated to face the subject.
You can change the setting so that the viewfinder
is always on regardless of the status of the LCD
SET menu. Change the “Power” setting from
“Auto” to “On.”
For how to assign the function, see “Changing
1
Press the assignable button to which
“LCD/VF Adjust” is assigned.
The LCD Brightness Level bar is displayed
on the LCD monitor.
Adjusting the focus in the viewfinder
The eyepiece focusing (diopter compensation)
knob enables adjustment to match the eyesight of
operator so that the operator can view the image
clearly in the eyepiece.
2
Adjust the brightness by turning the jog
dial vertically.
Turning the dial upwards makes the
brightness brighter, and downwards makes it
darker.
Eyepiece focusing knob
3
4
Press the assignable button again.
The LCD Contrast Level bar is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
Adjust the contrast by turning the jog
dial vertically.
Turning the dial upwards makes the contrast
stronger, and downwards makes it weaker.
5
After the adjustment, press the jog dial
or the CANCEL button to turn off the
level bar.
Adjusting the backlight
The brightness of the backlight for the viewfinder
can be switched between High and Low.
Select “VF” from the LCD/VF SET menu and set
“Backlight.”
Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
27
4
5
Press the assignable button again.
LCD/VF SET
The VF Contrast Level bar is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
B
B
B
B
B
B
LCD
VF
Peaking
Backl i ght : High
ode : Color
ont rast
Br ightness :
er
M
C
:
0
0
Adjust the contrast by turning the jog
dial vertically.
00:00
Marker
Zebra
Po
w
: Auto
Turning the dial upwards makes the contrast
stronger, and downwards makes it weaker.
Display
On/Of f
Switching between color and
monochrome modes
6
After the adjustment, press the jog dial
or the CANCEL button to turn off the
level bar.
For the viewfinder screen, color or monochrome
display can be selected.
Select “VF” from the LCD/VF SET menu then
select “Mode.”
Select “B&W” if checking the subject and
focusing are easier on the monochrome display.
If you assign “VF Mode” to one of the assignable
color and monochrome by pressing the button.
Adjusting the contrast and brightness
Using the menu
Select “VF” from the LCD/VF SET menu and
adjust the contrast and brightness with the
corresponding items: Contrast and Brightness.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
Using the assignable button
If you assign “LCD/VF Adjust” to one of the
assignable buttons, you can adjust the contrast
and brightness of the viewfinder, using the
assignable button and the jog dial.
For how to assign the function, see “Changing
1
Press the assignable button to which
“LCD/VF Adjust” is assigned.
The LCD Brightness Level bar is displayed
on the LCD monitor.
2
3
Press the assignable button twice to
display the VF Brightness Level bar.
Adjust the brightness by turning the jog
dial vertically.
Turning the dial upwards makes the
brightness brighter, and downwards makes it
darker.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
28
1
Turn the lens mount frame
counterclockwise and remove the
mount cap from the lens mount.
Attaching a Lens
Usable lenses
The following lenses are supplied with the PMW-
F3K.
• SCL-P35T20 (focal length: 35mm)
• SCL-P50T20 (focal length: 50mm)
• SCL-P85T20 (focal length: 85mm)
In addition to equivalents of the lenses supplied
with the PMW-F3K, various PL-mount lenses
can be used with the PMW-F3K/F3L.
2
3
Align the recess of the lens with the
alignment pin at the upper part of the
lens mount of the camcorder and set the
lens in place.
For other lenses usable with the PMW-F3K/F3L, ask
a Sony service representative.
For information on handling lenses, refer to the
operation guide of the lenses.
While holding the lens, turn the lens
mount frame clockwise to secure the
lens.
Caution
Do not leave the camcorder with the lens facing
the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the lens,
be focused in the camcorder, and cause fire.
Attaching a Lens
3
Notes
2
• Turn off the camcorder before attaching/
removing the lens.
• The camera interface of the camcorder is set to
“Type C” for the lenses supplied with the
PMW-F3K and those having a Cooke
connector. When attaching a lens with an
When using an ARRI LDS lens or a Cooke /i lens,
align the contacts of the lens with the
corresponding hot shoe of the camcorder.
1)
ARRI connector (usable in the future), set the
interface to “Type A” with “Lens IF” (page
113) of the CAMERA SET menu. Or set it to
“Off” for other lenses.
Hot shoe for Cooke /i lenses
If the interface setting is not correct, a warning
message will be displayed when you turn on the
camcorder.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
1)ARRI Group
Hot shoe for ARRI LDS lenses
Attaching a Lens
29
If you have attached an aberration correction
lens
Removing the lens
The aberration correction function is activated
automatically. Starting the camcorder with an
aberration correction lens may require more time
than normally because of data loading at start-up.
The lenses supplied with the PMW-F3K are
aberration correction lenses.
Proceed as follows:
1
While holding the lens, turn the lens
mount frame counterclockwise.
2
Pull the lens forward to remove.
Note
Contact a Sony service representative for
information about other aberration correction
lenses.
When another lens is not immediately attached,
attach the lens mount cap to its original position
and secure it by turning the lens mount frame
clockwise.
Adjusting the flange focal length
Adjustment of the flange focal length (distance
between the lens mount attachment plane and the
imaging plane) is necessary in the following
situations:
• The first time a lens is attached
• When changing lenses
Using Lens Files
By your storing the data (such as compensation
data) specific to the lenses in files, required
adjustments and compensation can be performed
merely by retrieving the appropriate file when
changing lenses.
• If the focus is not sharp at both telephoto and
wide angle with a zoom lens
For details on the lens files, see “Lens Files” on
The flange focal length for this camcorder can be
adjusted by rotating the adjustment screw.
Use an Allen wrench (sized 7/64 inch) for the
adjustment.
Counterclockwise rotation lengthens the flange
focal length and clockwise rotation shortens it.
Adjustment screw of flange focal length
S
Attaching a Lens
30
Cable clamp
Attaching the
Microphone
1
U
R
L
P
2
Two channels (CH-1/CH-2) of audio can be
recorded (Linear PCM recording) in
synchronization with video recording.
Using the Supplied Microphone
3
Attach the microphone as follows:
1
2
Loosen the screw of the microphone
holder and open the cover.
Connect the white plug of the supplied
microphone to the CH-1 connector of the
camcorder and the red plug to the CH-2
connector.
2
1
4
Set the LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switches
(CH-1 and CH-2) to MIC+48V.
Set the microphone on the holder with
the UP indication facing up.
AU
-1
D
IO
C
H
IN
UP
M
IC
LINE
C
H
-2
M
IC+48V
U
L
P
R
M
IC
LIN
E
M
IC
+48V
LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switch
5
Set “EXT CH Select” of “Audio Input”
(page 113) of the AUDIO SET menu to
“CH-1/CH-2.”
3
Close the microphone holder cover for
the original condition to secure, then
connect the microphone cable to the
AUDIO IN connectors (CH-1 and CH-
2) and secure the cable at the cable
clamp under the holder.
Note
Even when recording CH-1 for 2-channel
monaural by setting “EXT CH Select” of “Audio
“CH-1,” set the LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switch for
CH-2 to the same position as that for CH-1.
However, if a microphone which supports both
stereo and monaural modes is connected and
power of +48 V is supplied to CH-2, the
microphone is not switched to monaural mode,
but the directivity goes the left channel side. For
such a microphone, set the LINE/MIC/MIC+48V
Attaching the Microphone
31
switch for CH-1 to MIC+48V and that for CH-2
to MIC.
Using the IR Remote
Commander
Sony-made microphones which support both
stereo and monaural modes
• Microphone supplied with this camcorder
• ECM-680S
Before use
Before you use the supplied IR Remote
Commander for the first time, pull out the
insulation sheet from the battery holder.
Using External Inputs or Optional
Microphones
Connect external audio sources or external
microphones to the AUDIO IN connectors CH-1
and CH-2, then set the LINE/MIC/MIC+48V
switches CH-1 and CH-2 to the appropriate
position.
Insulation sheet
LINE: For audio a audio line source (Line level:
+4 dBu)
MIC: For a microphone that requires no power
supply
MIC+48V: For a microphone that requires +48V
power supply
A CR2025 lithium battery is set in the holder at
the factory.
To use the IR Remote Commander
For controlling the camcorder from the IR
Remote Commander, activate the remote control
function of the camcorder after turning the power
on.
Activating/deactivating the remote control
function can be achieved using the Setup menu or
an assignable button.
To activate using the menu
Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to
Menu mode, select
(the OTHERS menu)
and set “IR Remote” to “On.”
O
C
THERS
lock Set
B
Language
Assign Button
Tal l y
:
Engl i sh
B
B
B
00:00
H
ours
IR
Bat tery Alar
M
eter
O
n
R
e
m
ote
:
B
Of f
m
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
To activate using an assignable button
Assigning “IR Remote” to one of the assignable
buttons permits you to activate/deactivate the
remote control function by pressing the button.
For the assignable buttons, see“Changing Functions
Using the IR Remote Commander
32
Note
WARNING
To avoid malfunctions, the remote control
function is automatically deactivated when the
camcorder is turned off. Activate the function
each time when required after you turn the
camcorder on.
• Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in
fire.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Battery lifetime
When the lithium battery’s power falls, the IR
Remote Commander may not work even if you
press the buttons. The average lithium battery’s
service life is about one year, but this depends on
the pattern of use.
If pressing the remote control buttons produces
absolutely no effect on the camcorder, replace the
battery then check the operation again.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
When you dispose of the battery, you must obey
the law in the relative area or country.
Replacing the battery in the IR Remote
Commander
Use a commercially available CR2025 lithium
battery. Do not use any battery other than a
CR2025.
1
Hold down the lock lever 1, pull out
the battery holder 2, and remove the
battery.
2
1
2
Place a new battery in the battery
holder with the + symbol facing upward
1, then push the battery holder into the
IR Remote Commander until it clicks
2.
With the + symbol upward
1
2
Using the IR Remote Commander
33
• Verify the correct direction of insertion before
use.
• When storing or carrying this media, put this
media in the carrying case and lock it firmly.
Handling SxS Memory
Cards
This camcorder records audio and video on SxS
memory cards (optional) inserted in the card slots.
About SxS Memory Cards
Usable SxS memory cards
• We recommend that you make a backup copy of
important data. Sony accepts no responsibility
for any damage or loss of data you recorded.
• Do not apply a label sheet in places other than
the label space. When applying the label sheet
to this media, do not allow it to protrude from its
proper location.
Use the following Sony-made SxS memory cards
(SxS PRO or SxS-1) with this camcorder.
Operations are not guaranteed with memory cards
other than SxS PRO and SxS-1.
SxS PRO
• SBP-16 (16GB)
• SBP-32 (32GB)
SxS-1
• SBS-32G1A (32GB)
• SBS-64G1A (64GB)
Label space
These cards comply with the ExpressCard
standard.
• SxS, SxS PRO and SxS-1 are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by
Personal Computer Memory Card International
Association (PCMCIA) and are licensed to Sony
Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.
• SxS memory cards to be used with this
camcorder must be formatted using the format
function of this camcorder. If a card is formatted
using other device, it is regarded as of a
different format, requiring repeated format
operation on this camcorder.
• Deleting with the function of the camcorder
does not completely delete data on this media.
When transferring or disposing of this media,
use a commercial data deleting software or
destroy the actual body at you own
Notes on using SxS memory cards
• Recorded data may be damaged or lost in the
following situations:
responsibility.
• If the available recording time on a card is short,
clip operation may be restricted. In such a case,
delete unnecessary files by using a PC.
• Remove or reinsert the case card with the case
opened properly.
—If you remove this media or turn off the
power while formatting, reading or writing
data.
—If you use this media in locations subject to
static electricity or electrical noise.
• Do not use or store this media in the following
locations:
—Where recommended operating conditions
are exceeded.
—Inside a closed car in summer; or in strong
sunshine / under direct sunlight / near a
heater, etc.
For write protection
Setting the write-protect switch of the SxS
memory card to “WP” disables you to record, edit
or delete data.
—Humid or corrosive location
Handling SxS Memory Cards
34
2
Insert the SxS memory card into the
slot.
Write-protect switch
MENU
SEL/SET
CAN
A
B
PICTURE
P
Note
Do not operate the write-protect switch of an SxS
memory card while it is set in the camcorder.
Temporarily remove the card from the camcorder
before changing the switch setting.
S
L
O
T
S
E
L
E
C
T
O
N
O
FF
D
C
IN
With the label facing right
The access lamp lights in red then changes to
green once the memory card is ready for use.
Inserting/Removing an SxS
Memory Card
3
Close the cover.
Status indications by the access lamps
Card slots A and B are accompanied by the
respective access lamps to indicate their statuses.
Lamp
Slot statuses
Lights in
red
Accessing the loaded SxS memory card
(writing/reading data)
Lights in
green
Standby (ready for recording or
playback using the loaded SxS memory
card)
Off
• No SxS memory card is loaded.
• The loaded card is invalid.
• An SxS memory card is loaded, but
another slot is active.
A
B
Access lamps
Removing an SxS memory card
1
Open the cover, once press the eject
button to release the lock, then pull the
button out.
Card slots
Eject buttons
MENU
SLOT SELECT
ON OFF
SEL/SET
CAN
A
B
PICTURE
P
SLOT SELECT button
Cover
Inserting an SxS memory card
S
L
O
T
S
E
L
E
C
T
O
N
1
Open the cover.
O
FF
D
C
IN
Press and unlock the button.
Handling SxS Memory Cards
35
2
Press the eject button again to remove
the card.
Note on formatting
Any SxS memory card formatted with a device
other than this camcorder cannot be used with the
camcorder.
MENU
SEL/SET
CAN
A
B
PICTURE
P
To execute formatting
OTHERS menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot
A) or “Media(B)” (slot B) then select
“Execute.” On a confirmation message,
select “Execute” again.
2
T 1
SLO
SELECT
O
N
O
F
F
D
C
IN
Formatting begins.
The in-progress message and status bar (%) are
displayed, and the access lamp lights in red.
When formatting is completed, the completion
message is displayed for three seconds.
Notes
• Data are not guaranteed if the power is turned
off or a memory card is removed while the card
is being accessed. All data on the card may be
destroyed. Be sure that the access lamps are lit
in green or off when you turn off the power or
remove memory cards.
• Fully insert the memory card in the card slot. If
it is inserted halfway, the eject button may not
function properly.
Recording/playback during formatting
You can perform recording or playback using the
SxS memory card in the other card slot while
formatting is in progress.
If formatting fails
A write-protected SxS memory card or memory
card that cannot be used with this camcorder will
not be formatted.
Switching Between SxS Memory
Cards
As a warning message is displayed, replace the
card with an appropriate SxS memory card, as per
the instructions in the message.
When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card
slots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button to
select the card you wish to use.
If a card becomes full during recording, switching
to the other card is automatically executed.
Notes
• All the data, including recorded pictures and
setup files, are erased when a memory card is
formatted.
• SxS memory cards to be used with this
camcorder must be formatted using the format
function of this camcorder. Any card formatted
with other device must be formatted again with
this camcorder.
Note
The SLOT SELECT button is disabled while
playback is in progress. Switching is not executed
even if you press the button. The button is enabled
Checking the Remaining Time
Available for Recording
Formatting an SxS Memory Card
Formatting may be required before using an SxS
memory card with this camcorder. For an SxS
memory card that is not formatted or that was
formatted with another system, the message
“Unsupported File System” is displayed on the
LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.
In E-E Display/Recording mode, you can check
the time remaining for the SxS memory cards
loaded in the card slots on the LCD monitor/
viewfinder screen.
Format the card as instructed below.
Handling SxS Memory Cards
36
When restoration is completed, the completion
message is displayed for three seconds.
120min
A: 25min
B: 50min
Z99
STBY
T
If restoration fails
• A write-protected SxS memory card or one on
which an error occurred cannot be restored. For
such a card, a warning message is displayed.
Release the write protection or replace the card,
as per the instructions in the message.
• An SxS memory card on which an error
occurred may become usable again through
repeated formatting.
• In some cases, only parts of clips cannot be
restored. Playback of the restored clips becomes
possible again.
• The following operation may restore an SxS
memory card for which the message “Could not
Restore Some Clips” is repeatedly displayed
each time you try the restoration process:
The available time for recording with the current
video format (recording bit rate) is calculated
according to the remaining space of each card and
displayed in time units of minutes.
The remaining can also be checked in a meter
format on the BATTERY/MEDIA status screen
Note
A
icon appears if the memory card is write-
protected.
Replacing an SxS memory card
• If the available time on two cards in total
becomes less than 5 minutes, a message “Media
Near Full,” flashing of the tally lamps, and a
beep sound will warn you. Replace the cards
with those with sufficient space.
• If you continue recording until the total
remaining time reaches zero, the message
changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.
1 Copy necessary clips to another SxS memory
camcorder or the dedicated application
2 Format the problem SxS memory card, using
the format function of this camcorder.
3 Return the necessary clips to the SxS
memory card by copy operation.
Note
Recording/playback during restoration
You can perform recording or playback using the
SxS memory card in the other card slot while
restoration is in progress.
Approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one
SxS memory card at maximum.
If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit,
the remaining time indication becomes “0,” and
the message “Media Full” is displayed.
Note
For restoration of media recorded with this unit,
be sure to use this unit. Media recorded with a
device other than this unit or with another unit of
different version (even of the same model) may
not be restored using this unit.
Restoring an SxS Memory Card
If an error occurs with data in a memory card for
some reason, the card must be restored.
If an SxS memory card that needs to be restored
is loaded, a message that prompts you to execute
a restore operation is displayed on the LCD
monitor/viewfinder screen.
To restore a card
Select “Execute” by turning the jog dial
then press the dial.
The restore operation begins.
During restoration, the in-progress message and
status bar (%) are displayed, and the access lamp
is lit in red.
Handling SxS Memory Cards
37
Recording
Basic Operation Procedure
Basic recording can be performed with the
following procedures:
8
To stop recording, press the REC
START/STOP button again.
(If you are using the IR Remote Commander, press
the REC PAUSE button simultaneously with the
unmarked button.)
Preparations
Recording stops and the camcorder enters
STBY (recording standby) mode.
1
2
Mount a fully charged battery pack.
Load SxS memory card(s).
Note
If you load two cards, recording is continued
by automatically switching to the second
card when the first card becomes full.
If you press the REC START/STOP button to
start next recording while previous data writing is
not completed, the message “Cannot Proceed”
may be displayed and recording may not start.
3
4
Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for
the best view.
To record external input signals
Changing the “Input Source Select” setting of the
VIDEO SET menu from “Camera” (factory
setting) to “i.LINK” enables recording of an HDV
stream fed via the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector.
When you wish to use the viewfinder, fold
the LCD monitor to its park position and
adjust the angle of the viewfinder.
Set the power switch to ON.
For details, see “Recording External Input Signals”
The camcorder is turned on.
To prevent a switching error
When using the Remote Commander, activate the remote
The REC START/STOP button on the handle is
incorporated with a protective cover. If the REC
START/STOP button on the handle will not be
used, it is recommended to cover the button.
Note
When you hold the camcorder by the grip,
support it from underneath with your left hand.
Checking the last recorded clip (Rec
Review)
Recording
9
Press the REC REVIEW button.
5
Adjust the iris, gain, electric shutter,
and white balance, as required.
activated, and the last recorded clip is played
back for the specified time on the LCD
monitor/viewfinder screen.
When playback reaches the end of the clip,
the camcorder returns to STBY (recording
standby) mode.
6
7
Focus on the subject.
Press the REC START/STOP button on
the handle or the grip.
(If you are using the IR Remote Commander, press
the REC button simultaneously with the unmarked
button.)
To delete clips
You can delete the last recorded clip by using the
Last Clip DEL function.
The front and rear tally lamps light and
Use the All Clips DEL function when you wish to
delete all recorded clips from a memory card.
recording begins.
Basic Operation Procedure
38
Note
If copying is done using Explorer (Windows)
or Finder (MAC), the continuity and
relationships of recorded materials may not be
maintained.
To specify a clip to be deleted, use the thumbnail
screen.
Maximum duration of a clip
Clip (recording data)
In HD mode, a clip can be 24 hours long at
maximum. If a clip exceeds 24 hours, it is
automatically divided.
When you stop recording, video, audio and
subsidiary data from the start to end of the
recording are recorded as a single clip on an
SxS memory card.
Clip name
For each clip recorded with this camcorder, a
clip name is automatically generated according
to the method selected with “Auto Naming”
(page 127) under “Clip” of the OTHERS menu.
The default setting of “Auto Naming” is “Plan,”
with which a clip name defined in planning
metadata is applied.
Change the “Auto Naming” setting to “Title” to
apply a clip name composed of 4 to 46
alphanumerics and 4 numerics.
Example: ABCD0001
The block of 4 to 46 alphanumerics can be
specified as desired using “Clip” of the
OTHERS menu before you start recording. (It
cannot be changed after recording.)
The value of the 4 numerics is automatically
counted up in sequence.
Notes on Clips
The XDCAM EX-series products limit the
maximum file size of an HD clip to 4GB and
that of an SD clip to 2GB. If you continue
recording for an extended period, recorded
materials may be segmented into multiple files,
depending on the file size (the maximum
number of partitions is 99). The camcorder
regards continuous recording as one clip even if
it has been segmented into multiple files.
A long clip can be recorded crossing over two
memory cards in slot A and B.
When you copy clips to a hard disk drive, etc.
using a computer, it is recommended to use the
dedicated application software on the supplied
CD-ROM.
Basic Operation Procedure
39
Format
Indication on this
camcorder
Selecting the Video
Format
HQ 1920 × 1080
23.98 Progressive
HQ 1440 × 1080
23.98 Progressive
HQ 1920/23.98P
HQ 1440/23.98P
SP 1440/23.98P
HQ 1280/59.94i
HQ 1280/29.97P
HQ 1280/23.98P
You can select various video formats for
recording/playback using “System” of the
OTHERS menu.
The current format is displayed on the screen
when you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO
button.
SP 1440 × 1080
23.98 Progressive
HQ 1280 × 720
59.94 Progressive
HQ 1280 × 720
29.97 Progressive
HQ 1280 × 720
23.98 Progressive
Q REC
TCG 00:00:00:00
HQ
1920/59.94i
S&Q Motion
With “PAL Area” selected
Format
Indication on this
camcorder
HQ 1920 × 1080
50 interlace
HQ 1920/50i
Selectable Formats
HQ 1440 × 1080
50 interlace
HQ 1440/50i
SP 1440/50i
HQ 1920/25P
HQ 1440/25P
HQ 1280/50P
HQ 1280/25P
The selectable formats vary depending on HD/SD
setting and the area of use (NTSC or PAL).
SP 1440 × 1080
50 interlace
Selection of the area of use is achieved on the Initial
126) of the OTHERS menu.
HQ 1920 × 1080
25 Progressive
HQ 1440 × 1080
25 Progressive
HQ 1280 × 720
50 Progressive
HD mode
When the camcorder is set to HD mode, the video
formats set on this camcorder cover the recording
bit rate (HQ/SP), recording picture size
(horizontal resolution), recording frame rate, and
recording scan system (i/P).
HQ 1280 × 720
25 Progressive
SD mode (DVCAM mode)
When you select an HQ format, recording is made
with the bit rate of 35 Mbps VBR.
When you select an SP format, recording is made
with the HDV-compatible bit rate of 25 Mbps
CBR.
When the camcorder is set to SD mode, the video
formats set on this camcorder cover the recording
frame rate, recording scan system (i/P), and
aspect (SQ/EC).
When you select SD mode, recording is made
with the bit rate of 25 Mbps CBR.
With “NTSC Area” or “NTSC(J) Area” selected
With “NTSC Area” or “NTSC(J) Area” selected
Format
Indication on this
camcorder
HQ 1920/59.94i
Format
Indication on this
camcorder
HQ 1920 × 1080
59.94 interlace
HQ 1440 × 1080
59.94 interlace
SP 1440 × 1080
59.94 interlace
720 × 480
DVCAM59.94i SQ
HQ 1440/59.94i
SP 1440/59.94i
HQ 1920/29.97P
HQ 1440/29.97P
59.94 interlace, squeeze
720 × 480
59.94 interlace, edge crop
720 × 480
DVCAM59.94i EC
DVCAM29.97P SQ
DVCAM29.97P EC
HQ 1920 × 1080
29.97 Progressive
HQ 1440 × 1080
29.97 Progressive
29.97 Progressive, squeeze
720 × 480
29.97 Progressive, edge crop
Selecting the Video Format
40
With “PAL Area” selected
For the menu items “Format” of “System” of the
OTHERS menu and “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O
Select” of the VIDEO SET menu the settings for
HD mode and those for SD mode are
independently stored in memory. When you
switch between HD and SD, these items are
automatically changed to the conditions
corresponding to the selected mode.
Format
Indication on this
camcorder
DVCAM50i SQ
720 × 576
50 interlace, squeeze
720 × 576
50 interlace, edge crop
DVCAM50i EC
DVCAM25P SQ
DVCAM25P EC
720 × 576
25 Progressive, squeeze
720 × 576
25 Progressive, edge crop
Changing the Format
Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to
Menu mode, display the OTHERS menu with
, and select “Format” from “System.”
Switching between HD and SD
For HD/SD switching use “HD/SD” under
“System” of the OTHERS menu.
When you change the menu setting, the
camcorder automatically restarts, executing the
switching.
O
THERS
IR ot
at tery
Battery
enlock
Tr i gger
Re
m
e
:
Of f
HQ 1920/59.94i
HQ 1440/59.94i
SP 1440/59.94i
B
A
lar
m
B
B
B
:
I
NFO
G
HQ 1920/29.97P
00:00
Mode
Both
C
ountry : HQ 1440/29.97P
S
C
yste
l i p
m
B
HD
For
/
SD
at
:
:
HQ 1920/23.98P
HQ 1440/23.98P
Note
B
m
HD/SD switching is disabled during recording
and playback.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
1
Press the MENU button to set the
camcorder to Menu mode, display the
Signals from the SDI OUT, VIDEO OUT, and
HDMI OUT connectors are also output according
to the format selected with this menu.
OTHERS menu with
, and select
“HD/SD” from “System.”
For details on the output formats, refer to the
Supplement in the supplied CD-ROM labeled
“Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder.”
O
THERS
IR ot
at tery
Battery
enlock
Tr i gger
Rem
e
:
Of f
B
A
lar
m
B
B
B
:
I
NFO
G
00:00
(
)
Mode
Both
C
HD
For
ountry : NTSC
J
Area
Note on recording format in SP 1440/23.98P
mode
S
C
yste
l i p
m
B
/
SD
at
:
:
HD
HQ 1920/59.94i
B
m
When recording in SP 1440 × 1080 mode at
23.98P in Progressive mode (indicated as SP
1440/23.98P on this camcorder), pictures are
recorded at 59.94 in Interlace mode (indicated as
SP 1440/59.94i) by pull-down processing.
2
Select the desired mode.
A confirmation message is displayed.
Change Mode?
HD > SD
Execute
C
ancel
3
Select “Execute.”
The camcorder is automatically turned off,
then is restarted, activating the menu setting.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
Selecting the Video Format
41
Switching the ND Filters
Using the 5600K CC
Filter
ND filters are available for keeping the aperture
in a proper range.
Set the ND FILTER switch according to the
brightness of the subject.
When you press the 5600K CC button, the
indicator lights and the 5600K CC (electric color
compensation) filter is activated.
5600K CC
5600K CC button with indicator
ND FILTER
2
The “5600K CC” indication is displayed on the
screen when you press the DISPLAY/BATT
INFO button.
1
OFF
ND FILTER switch
5600K CC
ND1
1
2:
/
ND
64
TLCS
.
1
1: / ND
8
OFF: Clear
Note
The 5600K CC On/Off setting cannot be changed
while auto white-balance adjustment or auto
black-balance adjustment is in progress or when
the white-balance adjustment is set to ATW
mode.
The ND filter number is displayed on the screen
when you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO
button.
5600K CC
ND1
TLCS
.
1
1.5
2
3
4
++
ATW 4300K PPOFF
T1.6
Note
No indication is obtained if the ND FILTER
switch is set to OFF.
Switching the ND Filters / Using the 5600K CC Filter
42
To the B position of the WHITE BALANCE
switch, ATW mode is assigned at the factory. The
setting can be changed with “White Switch <B>”
(page 112) of the CAMERA SET menu to select
Memory B mode.
Adjusting the White
Balance
The white balance must be adjusted to suit to the
color temperature of the light source.
You can select the adjustment mode according to
the shooting conditions.
Preset mode
The color temperature is adjusted to the preset
value (factory setting: 3200K) in this mode.
Select this mode when there is no time to adjust
the white balance or when you wish to fix the
white balance to the condition of you set for a
Picture Profile.
WHITE
GAIN
L
BALANCE
ATW
B
M
A
PRST
H
Memory A mode, Memory B mode
WHITE BALANCE switch
• The white balance is adjusted to the value stored
in memory A or memory B.
• Pressing the AUTO WHT BAL button executes
auto white balance and stores the adjusted value
in memory A or memory B.
B: ATW or Memory B mode
A: Memory A mode
PRST: Preset mode
Assigning the ATW on/off function to an
assignable button permits you to independently
activate/deactivate ATW.
ATW (Auto-Tracing White balance) mode
In this mode, the camcorder automatically adjusts
the white balance to the appropriate condition.
When the color temperature of the light source
changes, the white balance adjustment is
automatically executed.
Five steps of adjustment speed can be selected
SET menu.
For details on the assignable buttons, see “Changing
When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO
button, the current adjustment mode and color
temperature are displayed on the screen.
TLCS
.
Holding the ATW value
When the ATW Hold function is assigned to an
assignable button, you can momentarily hold the
ATW value to fix the white balance, even in
ATW mode, by pressing the button.
1
1.5
2
3
4
++
ATW 4300K PPOFF
T1.6
ATW: ATW mode
W:A: Memory A mode
W:B: Memory B mode
W:P: Preset mode
For details on the assignable buttons, see “Changing
Selecting the Adjustment Mode
Executing Auto White Balance
You can select Preset mode, Memory A mode, or
ATW (Memory B) mode with the WHITE
BALANCE switch.
Execute auto white-balance adjustment according
to the color temperature of the light source.
The adjustment value can be stored in memory A
or B.
Adjusting the White Balance
43
• When you execute the adjustment in a memory
mode, the adjusted value is stored in memory
(A or B) selected in step 1.
Note
Auto white-balance adjustment cannot be
executed in Preset mode.
• When you execute the adjustment in ATW
mode, adjustment in ATW is resumed.
1
To store the adjustment value in
memory, select Memory A or Memory
B mode.
If auto white-balance adjustment fails
An error message is displayed on the screen for
approximately three seconds.
2
3
Select the appropriate ND filter
according to the lighting condition.
If the error message is displayed, try auto white-
balance adjustment again.
If the error message continues to be displayed
after several attempts, consult your Sony service
representative.
Place a white subject under the same
lighting condition and shoot it so that a
white area is obtained on the screen.
A white object (white cloth, a white wall,
etc.) near the subject may be used in place.
Be careful not to have any spots of high
illumination on the screen.
4
5
Adjust the lens iris opening.
Set it to the proper condition if the manual
iris adjustment mode is selected.
Press the AUTO WHT BAL button.
Auto white-balance adjustment begins.
ASSIGN 4
AUTO
WHT BAL
AUTO WHT BAL button
During adjustment, an in-progress message is
displayed on the screen. When the adjustment is
completed successfully, the message changes to a
completion message, and the obtained color
temperature is displayed.
Adjusting the White Balance
44
Adjusting the Black
Balance
Displaying the Markers
and Zebra Patterns
With this camcorder, you can adjust the black
balance using the menu.
Use the CAMERA SET menu for the adjustment.
During recording, various markers and zebra
patterns can be inserted into the image on the
LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.
This does not affect recording signals.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
Displaying the Markers
1
2
Close the iris.
When using a lens on which the iris can be
closed, such as the lens supplied with the
PMW-F3K, close the iris.
If a lens on which the iris cannot be
completely closed is used, cover the lens
entirely with the lens cap or equivalent.
Use “Marker” of the LCD/VF SET menu.
Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to
Menu mode, display the LCD/VF SET menu with
, and select “Marker” from the menu.
LCD/VF SET
Press the MENU button to set the
camcorder to Menu mode, display the
CAMERA SET menu with
select “Auto Black Bal.” from the menu.
B
LCD
VF
Peaking
Set t i ng
Safet y Zone
Safet y Area
:
:
O
O
n
n
B
B
B
B
B
: 90%
:
:
, and
00:00
Marker
Center
Aspect
M
M
arker
arker
On
Zebra
Display
O
f f
On/
O
f f
Aspect Select
: 4 : 3
C
A
M
E
R
A SET
lack
Execute
Cancel
A
uto
B
Bal.
Activating the marker indications
B
B
B
:
Gain Setup
Shut ter
• Set “Setting” to “On” then turn the markers on/
off independently.
No marker is displayed when “Setting” is “Off.”
• Assigning the Marker on/off function to one of
the assignable buttons permits you to operate
“Setting: On/Off” by pressing the button.
00:00
S
lo
Color
F l i cker Reduce
w
S
hutter
B
ar ype
T
Mul t i
B
3
Select “Execute” to start the black
balance adjustment.
For the assignable buttons, see “Changing
During adjustment, an in-progress message is
displayed. When the adjustment is completed
successfully, the message changes to a
completion message.
Displaying the safety-zone marker
Set “Safety Zone” to “On” to insert the safety-
zone marker to the screen.
With “Safety Area” you can select the size of the
safety-zone marker from among 80%, 90%,
92.5%, and 95% of the picture area.
Adjusting the Black Balance / Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns
45
Example: 95%
Displaying the guide frame lines
120min
STBY
TCG 00:00:00:00
Set “Guide Frame” to “On” to insert the guide
frame lines into the screen area.
120min
STBY
TCG 00:00:00:00
When the aspect marker is on, the safety zone
marker shows the effective area within the aspect
marker.
Displaying the center marker
Displaying the Zebra Patterns
Set “Center Marker” to “On” to insert the center
marker into the screen area.
A zebra pattern(s) can be inserted to the picture
on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen to check
the appropriate luminance level.
120min
STBY
TCG 00:00:00:00
Factory-set zebras
1 (70%)
2 (100%)
Displaying the aspect marker
Set “Aspect Marker” to “Line” or “Mask” to
insert the aspect marker into the screen area.
Line: To show as white lines
Mask: To display by lowering the video signal
level of areas outside the marker range
You can select the ratio of the aspect marker from
among 4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 15:9, 1.66:1, 1.85:1,
2.35:1, and 2.4:1 with “Aspect Select.”
Example: 4:3
120min
STBY
TCG 00:00:00:00
When you set “Aspect Marker” to “Mask,” you
can also change the brightness of images outside
the aspect marker with “Aspect Mask.” It can be
selected in the range of 0% to 90% (10% steps).
Note
No aspect marker is displayed when a video
format of EC (Edge Crop) is selected in SD mode.
Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns
46
Turning the zebra-pattern indication on/
off
Setting the Gain
Pressing the ZEBRA button turns the zebra-
pattern indication on/off.
You can set the gain of the video amplifier
according to the brightness of the subject.
Select the setting mode required by the shooting
conditions.
Fixed gain mode (manual gain
adjustment)
Select the gain of the video amplifier, using the
switch or a menu operation.
AGC mode (automatic gain control)
The gain of the video amplifier is automatically
adjusted according to the picture brightness.
TE
NCE
ZEBRA PEAKING
B
A
PRST
Recording With Fixed Gain
ZEBRA button
Selecting the gain with the switch
Select the gain, using the GAIN switch.
Note
Changing the zebra pattern
Using “Zebra” of the LCD/VF SET menu, you
can change the zebra pattern to be displayed.
Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to
Menu mode, display the LCD/VF SET menu with
, and select “Zebra” from the menu.
When AGC mode is on, the fixed gain cannot be
selected.
LCD/VF SET
B
LCD
B
VF
B
Peaking
00:00
B
Marker
B
B
Zebra
Display
Zebra Select : 1
Zebra1 Level : 70
On/Of f
Zebra Select
Select the zebra pattern(s) to be displayed.
1 (Zebra1): To display a zebra pattern in the area
of 10% centering the video level set with
“Zebra1 Level.”
2 (Zebra2): To display a zebra pattern for the
video level over 100%.
WHITE
GAIN BALANCE
L
M
H
ATW
B
A
PRST
Both: To display both Zebra1 and Zebra2.
GAIN switch
Zebra1 Level
Set the center level of Zebra1 in the range of 50 to
107%. The default setting is 70%.
The gain value at each of the switch positions are
set at the factory are as follows:
Setting the Gain
47
L: 0 dB
M: 6 dB
H: 12 dB
Setting the Electronic
Shutter
These values can be changed in the range of
–3 dB to +18 dB, using the CAMERA SET menu.
To change
The electronic shutter of the camcorder permits
you to change the shutter speed (the accumulation
time per recording frame).
The electronic shutter can be adjusted
automatically or manually as required.
Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to
Menu mode, display the CAMERA SET menu
with
menu.
, and select “Gain Setup” from the
CA
MERA
SET
Auto Shutter mode
A
uto
B
lack
B
al.
Low
Mid
High : 12dB
:
:
0dB
6dB
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted
according to the picture brightness.
B
B
B
:
Gain Setup
Shut ter
00:00
S
lo
Color
F l i cker Reduce
w
S
B
hutter
ar ype
T
Mul t i
B
Fixed Shutter (manual adjustment)
modes
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
Recording is made with a specified shutter speed
(accumulation time).
Standard modes (Speed mode/Angle mode)
These modes may be especially effective when
you wish to record a quick-moving subject with
little blurring.
When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO
button, the current gain value is displayed on the
screen.
TLCS
.
You can select Speed mode or Angle mode. In
Angle mode, you can specify the shutter speed by
setting the shutter angle.
1
1.5
2
3
4
5
7
10
++
ATW 4300K PPOFF
T1.6 18dB
S
ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode
Specify the shutter speed by frequency. This
mode may be used to shoot the monitor screen
eliminating horizontal bands.
The indication in dB can be changed to that in an
ISO value by changing the “Gain Setting” of
SET menu.
Slow Shutter mode
TLCS
.
The shutter speed is specified in the number of
accumulated frames.
1
1.5
2
3
4
5
7
10
++
ATW 4300K PPOFF
T1.6 ISO:6400
Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode
Recording in AGC Mode
You can turn Auto Shutter mode on by setting
“Auto Shutter” to “On” with “TLCS” (page 112)
of the CAMERA SET menu.
You can turn AGC mode on by setting “AGC” to
SET menu.
Shooting in a Fixed Shutter Mode
When you set the SHUTTER switch to ON, the
fixed shutter is turned on in the mode and with the
shutter speed you specified with “Shutter” of the
CAMERA SET menu.
Setting the Electronic Shutter
48
Note
Frame rate Shutter speed (sec.)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
25P
/
/
/
/
,
/
,
/
,
/
,
/
,
/
,
/
,
,
When Auto Shutter mode is On, the fixed shutter
cannot be selected.
33 50 60 100 120 125 250
1
1
1
,
/
,
/
500 1000 2000
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
29.97P
,
/
,
/
,
/
,
/
,
/
,
/
40 50 60 100 120 125 250
1
1
,
/
,
/
500 1000 2000
Angle (standard angle) mode
Set “Mode” to “Angle,” and specify the shutter
angle with “Shutter Angle.”
You can select from among 11.25º, 22.5º, 45º,
72º, 86.4º, 90º, 144º, 150º, 172.8º, 180º, and
216.0º.
Note
When the frame rate is set to a value in the range
of 1 to 16 in Slow & Quick Motion mode, you
cannot select 72º, 86.4º, 144º, 150º, 172.8º, or
216.0º.
SHUTTER
OFF
ON
SHUTTER switch
ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode
Set “Mode” to “ECS,” and specify the frequency
with “ECS Frequency.”
The available setting values vary depending on
the current frame rate.
Setting the shutter mode and speed
The shutter mode and shutter speed can be set
with the CAMERA SET menu.
Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to
Menu mode, display the CAMERA SET menu
When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO
button, the current shutter mode and the set value
are displayed.
with
, and select “Shutter.”
CA
ME
RA
SET
A
uto
B
lack
B
al.
Mode
:
Speed
B
B
B
:
5
7
10 15 20 30
oo
m
Gain Setup
Shut ter
Shut ter Speed: 1/125
Shut ter Angle : 180
ECS Frequency : 60.02
O
18dB SHT:1/2000 CH1
CH2
00:00
S
lo
Color
F l i cker Reduce
w
S
hutter
B
ar ype
T
Mul t i
B
Shooting in Slow Shutter Mode
Speed (standard speed) mode
Set “Mode” to “Speed,” and specify the time
([ 1/setting value ] sec.) with “Shutter Speed.”
The available setting values vary depending on
the current frame rate.
Select “Slow Shutter” from the CAMERA SET
menu.
CA
MERA
SET
A
uto
B
lack
Bal.
Frame rate Shutter speed (sec.)
B
B
B
:
Gain Setup
Shut ter
1
1
1
1
1
1
59.94i,
59.94P
50i, 50P
23.98P
/
/
/
,
/
,
/
,
/
,
/
,
60, 100 120 125 250 500
1
Set t ing
Nu ber of
:
Of f
00:00
S
lo
Color
F l i cker Reduce
w
S
B
hutter
ar ype
m
Frames : 16
1
,
/
1000 2000
T
Mul t i
B
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
/
/
,
/
,
/
,
/
,
/
,
/
,
/
,
32 48 50 60 96 100 120
1
1
1
1
,
/
,
/
,
/
,
/
125 250 500 1000 2000
Set “Setting” to “On,” and specify the number of
accumulated frames with “Number of Frames.”
You can select in the range of 2 to 8 frames.
Setting the Electronic Shutter
49
Notes
• Slow Shutter cannot be used when the video
format is SP 1440/23.98P, the camcorder is in
Slow & Quick Motion mode, or “Auto Shutter”
is “On.”
Adjusting the Iris
• When a format of the interlace system is
selected, the Slow Shutter On/Off setting
cannot be changed in the following conditions:
—Recording is in progress.
Adjust the iris opening using the iris ring of the
lens according to the brightness of the subject.
For operations of the lens, refer to the operation
guide of the lens.
—Cache Rec is On.
—A setting which includes “HDV” or
“DVCAM” is selected with “SDI/HDMI/
i.LINK I/O Select” of the VIDEO SET
menu.
For lens which supports the iris position
indication, the current setting is displayed on the
screen when you press the DISPLAY/BATT
INFO button.
TLCS
.
1
1.5
2
3
4
5
7
10
M
F
∗
++
T1.6 18dB
ATW 4300K PPOFF
When the “TLCS” (total level control) setting of
the CAMERA SET menu has been changed, the
current setting is indicated with a symbol before
the iris value.
++: Approx. one stop further open
+: Approx. half a stop further open
No symbol: Standard
–: Approx. half a stop further closed
– –: Approx. one stop further closed
“Setup Menu List.”
Adjusting the Iris
50
Adjusting the Zoom
Adjusting the Focus
When using a zoom lens, rotate the zoom ring of
the lens to adjust the zoom.
Rotate the focus ring of the lens for the best focus
while observing the picture on the LCD monitor/
viewfinder screen.
For operations of the lens, refer to the operation
guide of the lens.
For operations of the lens, refer to the operation
guide of the lens.
For a lens which supports the zoom position
indication, the current zoom position is displayed
on the screen in the range of 0 (Wide) to 99 (Tele)
when you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO
button.
Expanded Focus
When you press the EXPANDED FOCUS
button, the center area of the picture is magnified
on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen, making
the focus adjustment easier.
Press the EXPANDED FOCUS button again or
leave the focus ring unmoved for 5 seconds to
resume the normal angle for recording.
120min STBY
A: 60min
S&Q
B: 120min
Z99
EXPANDED FOCUS button
The numerical indication can be changed to that
in a bar by changing the “Zoom Position” setting
SET menu.
REC REVIEW
EXPANDED
FOCUS
W
120min STBY
A: 60min
S&Q
B: 120min
W
T
Peaking
When you press the PEAKING button, the
peaking function is activated. This function
emphasizes the contours of the images on the
LCD monitor/viewfinder screen, making manual
focusing easier.
This function does not affect recording signals.
Adjusting the Zoom / Adjusting the Focus
51
The emphasis level and color of the contours can
SET menu.
Reducing Flickers
To reduce flickers, try either of the following two
methods:
Setting the shutter speed according to
the power-supply frequency
the shutter speed according to the power supply
frequency.
When the frequency is 50 Hz
1
1
Set the shutter speed to
/
or /
seconds.
seconds.
50
100
120
TE
When the frequency is 60 Hz
NCE
ZEBRA PEAKING
1
1
B
A
Set the shutter speed to
/
or /
60
PRST
Using the Flicker-Reduction function
PEAKING button
the CAMERA SET menu to “Auto” or “On” and
set “Frequency” to the power-supply frequency
(50 Hz or 60 Hz).
Note
If the frame rate selected for recording is close to
the power-supply frequency, flicker may not be
reduced sufficiently even if you activate the
Flicker-Reduction function. In such cases, use the
electronic shutter.
Recommended settings for flicker reduction
Frequency
Always set “Frequency” to the power-supply
frequency value appropriate for the shooting area.
Mode
• It is recommended to set “Mode” to “Off” when
shooting outdoors or under lighting that does
not cause flicker. (It can be also “Auto,” but the
compensation may not be done properly.)
• It is recommended to set “Mode” to “Auto”
when shooting indoors or under various lighting
that may cause flicker, such as fluorescent,
sodium, or mercury-vapor lamps. (If
continuously shooting under lighting that may
cause flicker, “Mode” should be set to “On.”)
Reducing Flickers
52
The recommended “Mode” settings are shown
below.
Setting the Time Data
Flicker
Reduce/
Mode
Environments
Under lighting Under lighting
that may cause that does not
flicker
Recommended
cause flicker
Acceptable
Time data, such as the timecodes, user bits, and
the clock time, are recorded with pictures.
Auto
On
Acceptable
Not recommended
Recommended
Off
Not recommended
Running Modes of the Timecode
Note
The flicker-reduction function does not operate
when signals are being fed from the HD SDI A/B
(Dual-Link) connectors.
For the timecode, three running modes and Clock
mode can be selected.
Rec Run mode
The timecode advances during recording only.
The continuity of the timecode is maintained
between clips in the sequence of recording as long
as the SxS memory card is not changed.
If you remove the memory card and record on
another card, the timecode will not continue when
you return the first card to the slot again.
Free Run mode
The timecode keeps advancing regardless of
recording.
Regen mode
The timecode advances during recording only.
When you insert another memory card, the
camcorder starts next recording so that the
timecode continues to the last recorded timecode
on the card.
Clock mode
The current clock time is recorded for the
timecode.
Notes
• In Interval Recording, Frame Recording, Slow
& Quick Motion Recording, the timecode
advances in Rec Run mode regardless of the
“Run” setting if you set “Mode” of “Timecode”
to “Preset” with the TC/UB SET menu. If you
set it to “Clock,” the timecode advances in
Regen mode.
• When the Picture Cache function is active
(P.Cache Rec Setting: On), the timecode always
advances in Free Run mode. When the Picture
Cache Rec function is deactivated, the running
Setting the Time Data
53
mode selected with the TC/UB SET menu is
restored.
Restrictions on the timecode
The timecode setting is restricted by the current
video format.
Setting the Timecode
Video formats
Frame
setting
00 to 29
TC Format
Specify the timecode to be recorded with
“Timecode” and “TC Format” of the TC/UB SET
menu.
HQ 1920/59.94i
HQ 1920/29.97P
HQ 1440/59.94i
HQ 1440/29.97P
SP 1440/59.94i
DVCAM59.94i SQ
DVCAM59.94i EC
DVCAM29.97P SQ
DVCAM29.97P EC
HQ 1920/50i
DF/NDF switchable
(Fixed to DF in
Clock mode)
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
TC/UB SET
B
Ti
mecode
Mode
: Preset
B
U
sers B i t
Run
: Rec Run
00 to 24
Fixed to NDF
TC For
m
at : DF Set t i ng : 00:00:00:00
eset
TC Out : Auto
HQ 1920/25P
HQ 1440/50i
HQ 1440/25P
00:00
R
SP 1440/50i
DVCAM50i SQ
DVCAM50i EC
DVCAM25P SQ
DVCAM25P EC
Setting the timecode to a desired value
1
2
Set “Mode” of “Timecode” to “Preset.”
1)
3)
2)
HQ 1920/23.98P
HQ 1440/23.98P
HQ 1280/23.98P
SP 1440/23.98P
00 to 23
00 to 29
Fixed to NDF
Specify the timecode value on the
Setting line and select “SET.”
DF/NDF switchable
(Fixed to DF in
Clock mode)
Resetting the timecode
You can reset the timecode to be recorded in
running modes to “00:00:00:00.”
HQ 1280/59.94P
HQ 1280/50P
00 to 29
(double
count)
DF/NDF switchable
(Fixed to DF in
Clock mode)
1
2
Select “Reset” of “Timecode.”
Select “Execute.”
00 to 24
(double
count)
Fixed to NDF
HQ 1280/29.97P
00 to 29
DF/NDF switchable
(Fixed to DF in
Clock mode)
Using the actual time as the timecode
HQ 1280/25P
00 to 24
Fixed to NDF
Set “Mode” of “Time Code” to “Clock.”
The time of the built-in clock is recorded as the
timecode.
1)The frame digits in “Setting” is limited to 00, 04, 08,
12, 16, and 20.
The frame at the beginning of recording is limited to
00, 04, 08, 12, 16, or 20.
Switching between DF and NDF of the
timecode
As the SDI OUT connector output becomes 60i
because of the 2-3 pull-down process except when
1920/23.98P in E-E Display/Recording mode, the
frame digits of the timecode added to the SDI OUT
connector output are changed to values in the range of
00 to 29.
Using “TC Format” of the TC/UB SET menu, DF
(drop-frame mode) and NDF (non-drop frame
mode) of the timecode can be switched.
Note, however, that the mode is fixed either to DF
or NDF regardless of the TC Format setting,
depending on the current frame-rate setting.
2)Even in Clock mode, the timecode is gradually
shifted, because it is counted by NDF.
As any output becomes 2-3 pulled-down video except
those from the SDI OUT and HDMI OUT connectors
Setting the Time Data
54
for 1920/23.98P in, there may be a field that has dual
timecodes on the display.
3)With DF, the frame digits can be set as desired in the
range of 00 to 29.
With NDF, the frame at the beginning of recording is
limited to 00, 05, 10, 15, 20, or 25.
Display
TCG **:**:**:** Tmecode
Contents
CLK **:**:**:** Timecode (Clock mode)
UBG ** ** ** ** User bits
DUR **:**:**
Duration from the beginning of
recording
Setting the User Bits
You can add a hexadecimal number of 8 digits for
pictures as the user bits.
The user bits can also be set to the current date.
Use “Users Bit” of the TC/UB SET menu.
TC/UB SET
B
Ti
mecode
B
U
sers B i t
Mode
:
Fix
TC For
mat : DF Set t i ng : 20 07 12 08
00:00
Setting eight digits as desired
1
2
Set “Mode” of “Users Bit” to “Fix.”
Specify the values on the Setting line
and select “SET.”
You can set hexadecimal digits A to F with
the corresponding alphabetics.
Recording the current date as the user
bits
Set “Mode” of “Users Bit” to “Date.”
The current date is displayed on the Setting line.
Displaying the Time Data
In E-E Display/Recording mode, pressing the
DISPLAY/BATT INFO button displays the time
data on the screen.
REC
TCG 00:00:00:00
HQ
1920/59.94i
S&Q Motion
The indication is switched among the timecode,
user bits, and recording duration each time you
press the TC/U-BIT/DURATION button.
Setting the Time Data
55
Low: For music recording or recording in an
event where high sound pressure may be
generated
Recording Audio Signals
To adjust the levels manually
Set the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and CH-
2 to MANUAL and adjust the audio recording
levels by turning the AUDIO LEVEL controls.
Set the controls to 5 for the reference setting (0
dB). Setting to 10 maximizes the level (+12 dB),
and setting to 0 minimizes it (–∞).
Two channels (CH-1/CH-2) of audio can be
recorded (Linear PCM recording) in
synchronization with video recording.
Connect the supplied microphone or an external
audio source.
For details, see “Attaching the Microphone” on
The input levels are displayed on the screen when
you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.
5
7
10 15 20 30
oo
m
18dB SHT:1/2000 CH1
CH2
Fine adjustment of the recording is possible using
“TRIM CH-1” and “TRIM CH-2” of “Audio
high-quality recording, adjust not only the
AUDIO LEVEL controls but also “TRIM CH-1”
and “TRIM CH-2” so that the optimum
microphone sensitivity is obtained. When you
perform fine adjustments with “TRIM CH-1” and
“TRIM CH-2,” set the AUDIO LEVEL controls
to 5 and adjust the items so that the appropriate
meter indications are obtained.
AUDIO
CH-1
CH-2
LEVEL
AUDIO LEVEL controls
AUDIO
CH-1
CH-2
SELECT
AUTO
MANUAL
If the maximum sound pressure cannot be
estimated or sudden sound pressure is expected,
AUDIO SET menu to “On.”
AUDIO SELECT
switches
Adjusting the Audio Recording
Levels
Notes
• When you manually adjust the recording levels,
check that no distortion is generated, by
monitoring through headphones, etc.
• If the AUDIO LEVEL controls are set to a value
less than 5, the recording levels will not reach
the full scale.
You can select automatic or manual adjustment
mode independently for each channel.
To adjust the levels automatically (AGC)
When the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and
CH-2 are set to AUTO, the audio recording levels
are automatically adjusted.
Two AGC modes can be selected with “MIC
AUDIO SET menu.
Audio recording in special recording
modes
• No audio recording is made in Interval
Recording or Frame Recording.
• No audio recording is made in Slow & Quick
recording if the recording frame rate is set to a
value different from the playback frame rate.
High: For general audio recording
Recording Audio Signals
56
Monitoring the Audio
Outputting the Color
Bars and Reference
Tone
You can monitor the sounds being recorded with
the headphones connected to the headphone
connector (stereo mini jack).
Headphone connector
The camcorder can output a color-bar signal in
place of the camera picture.
A 1-kHz reference tone is output with the color
bar signal if “1kHz Tone” of “Audio Input” (page
113) is set to “On” with the AUDIO SET menu.
The color-bar and reference-tone signals are fed
out from the HD SDI (A/B), SDI OUT, HDMI
OUT, and i.LINK (HDV/DV) connectors. The
VIDEO OUT connector outputs the color-bar
signal only.
BARS/CAM button
BARS/CAM
F REV PLAY/PAUSE F FWD
j
PREV
l
G
/S
J
NEXT
L
MONITOR
VOLUME
THUMBNAIL
STOP
s
MONITOR VOLUME buttons
Note
The built-in speaker is disabled in E-E Display/
Recording mode.
To adjust the audio monitoring volume
Use the MONITOR VOLUME buttons.
Pressing the + button increases the volume, and
pressing the – button decreases it. To muffle the
sound, set it to the minimum level.
While you adjust the volume, the level is
displayed as a bar on the screen.
Press the BARS/CAM button.
The camera picture is switched to color bars.
To return to the camera picture, press the button
again.
You can select the type of color bars with “Color
menu.
Multi: ARIB multiformat color bars
75%: Vertical stripes of 75% luminance
100%: Vertical stripes of 100% luminance
Outputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone
57
Notes
• When recording of the camera image is in
progress, it cannot be switched to the color-bar
picture even if you press the BARS/CAM
button. (You can switch the color-bar picture to
the camera picture.)
Recording Shot Marks
When you record shot marks for important scenes
of a clip recorded in HD mode as subsidiary data,
you can access the marked points easily on a Shot
Mark screen, which only displays scenes with
shot marks only. This increases editing
efficiency.
• The color bar mode cannot be selected in Slow
& Quick Motion mode.
For the Shot Mark screen, see “Displaying the SHOT
The camcorder permits you to record two types of
shot marks: shot mark 1 and shot mark 2.
Shot marks can be recorded as needed during
recording or can be added after recording while
checking the playback pictures.
Note
Shot marks cannot be recorded for clips recorded
in SD mode.
Inserting a shot mark during recording
and use the SHOTMARK 1 or 2 button.
PUSH SET
1
SHOTMARK
2
T
ZOOM
W
SHOTMARK 1 button
SHOTMARK 2 button
THUMBNAIL SUB CLIP
PREV
PLAY/PAUSE
NEXT
STOP
.
u
>
x
Press the SHOTMARK 1 or 2 button where
you wish to insert a mark.
If the Shot Mark1 or Shot Mark2 function is
assigned to an assignable button, you can also use
A shot mark of the type corresponding to the
button you press is recorded.
For operations to add shot marks after recording,
For specifying a shot mark name using planning
metadata, see “Defining Shot Mark Names in
Recording Shot Marks
58
To add or delete the OK mark to or from clips
before the last one
Use the Clip Operation menu on the thumbnail
Adding the OK Mark
screen.
By adding the OK mark to a clip recorded in HD
mode, you can prevent the clip from being deleted
or divided inadvertently.
The OK mark is also used to obtain a thumbnail
screen of only the marked clips (OK-Clip
thumbnail screen) when you press the
THUMBNAIL button.
For the OK-Clip thumbnail screen, see “Displaying
88.
Note
The OK mark cannot be added to clips recorded
in SD mode.
To add the OK mark in E-E Display mode, assign
the OK Mark function to an assignable button.
For function assignment, see “Changing Functions
Adding the OK mark
In E-E Display mode, you can add the OK mark
to the last clip recorded on the SxS memory card
currently selected.
When recording of a clip ends, press the
assignable button to which you assigned the
OK Mark function.
The message “OK Mark” is displayed on the
screen for three seconds.
Deleting the OK mark
In E-E Display mode, you can delete the OK mark
added to the last clip on the SxS memory card
currently selected.
1
Press the assignable button to which
you assigned the OK Mark function.
The confirmation message “Execute/Cancel”
is displayed.
2
Select “Execute.”
The OK mark of the last clip is deleted.
Adding the OK Mark
59
If the clip was recorded in SD mode and
segmented into multiple files because the file
size exceeded 2GB, only the last file is played.
• During Rec Review playback, the playback
control buttons other than the STOP button are
disabled.
• If the video format was changed after recording,
Rec Review cannot be performed (except when
the change was from SP 1440/23.98P to SP
1440/59.94i).
Rec Review
You can review the last recorded clip on the
screen (Rec Review).
• The Setup and P.PROFILE menus cannot be
operated during Rec Review.
REC REVIEW
EXPANDED
FOCUS
REC REVIEW
button
Press the REC REVIEW button after
recording is finished.
You can assign the Rec Review function to an
Playback of the specified block of the clip begins.
In Rec Review, the last 3 seconds, 10 seconds, or
the entire part of the clip is displayed, depending
CAMERA SET menu. It is set to 3 seconds at the
factory.
Rec Review is terminated at the end of the clip,
resuming STBY (recording standby) status.
To interrupt Rec Review
Press the REC REVIEW or STOP button or the
assignable button to which you assigned the Rec
Review function.
Rec Review is canceled, resuming STBY
(recording standby) status.
Notes
• If the duration of the last recorded clip is less
than the time (3 or 10 seconds) specified for Rec
Review, the clip is played back from the
beginning to the end.
Rec Review
60
ASSIGN 2 button (BRT DISP)
Brightness-level indication on/off
Changing Functions of
the Assignable Buttons
ASSIGN 3 button (HISTOGRAM)
Histogram indication on/off
ASSIGN 4 and ASSIGN 5 buttons
Recording start/stop
The camcorder has four assignable buttons to
which you can assign various functions for
convenience.
ASSIGN 6, ASSIGN 7, and ASSIGN 8 buttons
No function is assigned (Off).
Changing Functions
ASSIGN 2 button
Use “Assign Button” of the OTHERS menu.
ASSIGN 1 button
ASSIGN 3 button
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM
ASSIGN
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Select “Assign Button” from the
OTHERS menu.
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ASSIGN 5
ASSIGN 6 button
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Select the button to which you wish to
assign a function.
ASSIGN 5 button
Select the function to be assigned.
Function
Marker
Contents
ASSIGN 7 button
All marker indications (safety-
zone marker, center marker,
aspect marker, guide frames) on/
off
Last Clip DEL Last clip delete
ATW
ATW function on/off
ATW Hold
Rec Review
Rec
ATW Hold function on/off
Rec Review start/stop
Recording start/stop
Picture Cache Picture Cache mode on/off
ASSIGN 4
ASSIGN 8
Freeze Mix
Expanded
Focus
Freeze Mix start/stop
Expanded Focus function on/off
AUTO
WHT BAL
ASSIGN 8 button
Spotlight
TLCS Spotlight mode on/off
ASSIGN 4 button
Backlight
TLCS Backlight mode on/off
IR Remote Commander enable/
disable
IR Remote
The following functions are assigned at the
factory:
1)
1)
Shot mark 1 insert
Shot Mark1
Shot mark 2 insert
Shot Mark2
VF Mode
ASSIGN 1 button (LENS INFO)
Depth-of-field indication on/off
Viewfinder screen mode (color/
monochrome) switching
Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons
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Function
BRT Disp
Histogram
Lens Info
Contents
Brightness level indication on/off
Histogram indication on/off
Depth-of-Field indication on/off
OK Mark add/delete
Interval Recording
1)
OK Mark
LCD/VF
Adjust
Brightness/contrast level bar on/
off
The Interval Recording (time-lapse recording)
function is especially effective for shooting
objects that move very slowly.
1)Valid in HD mode only
The specified number of frames are automatically
recorded at the specified intervals.
4
Exit the menu.
The assigned functions can be viewed on the
Recording interval (Interval Time)
Number of frames for one recording session
(Number of Frames)
It is recommended to fix the camcorder to a tripod
or equivalent and use the IR Remote Commander
to start/stop recording rather than the camcorder.
Notes
• Interval Recording cannot be set to “On”
simultaneously with Frame Recording, Picture
Cache Recording, or Slow & Quick Motion.
When you set Interval Recording to “On,”
Frame Recording, Picture Cache Recording and
Slow & Quick Motion are forcibly set to “Off.”
• No audio recording is executed in Interval
Recording.
• Interval Recording cannot be made if a setting
which includes “HDV” or “DVCAM” is
selected with “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select”
of the VIDEO SET menu.
• Interval Recording cannot be performed if
“Format” of “System” of the OTHERS menu is
set to “SP 1440/23.98P.”
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The flashing “Interval Rec” on the screen is now
steadily lit.
Preparatory Settings
Notes
Before starting Interval Recording, make the
necessary settings on the CAMERA SET menu in
advance.
• You cannot change the “Interval Time” and
“Number of Frames” settings while Interval
Recording is in progress. To change them,
pause recording.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
• After starting Interval Recording, Rec Review
operation is disabled, even during an interval.
• The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode
(page 54) during Interval Recording.
• Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop
recording or switch the card slot while
recording is halted in Interval Recording mode.
1
Select “Interval Rec” of the CAMERA
SET menu.
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Set t ing
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Stopping Interval Recording
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Press the REC START/STOP button on the
handle or the grip.
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Set “Setting” to “On.”
Interval Recording stops.
To restart Interval Recording, press the button
again.
The camcorder enters Interval Recording
mode.
When the special recording mode indication
on the screen is active, “Interval Rec” flashes
on the screen.
Canceling Interval Recording mode
Set “Setting” of “Interval Rec” of the CAMERA
SET menu to “Off.”
3
4
Set the time between recordings with
“Interval Time.”
Note
You can select the time from among 1 to10/
15/20/30/40/50 seconds, 1 to 10/15/20/30/
40/50 minutes, and 1 to 4/6/12/24 hours by
scrolling the display.
It automatically returns to “Off” when you set the
power switch to OFF, while the “Interval Time”
and “Number of Frames” settings are maintained.
Set the number of frames to be recorded
at a time with “Number of Frames.”
“HQ 1280/59.94P” or “HQ 1280/50P,” you
can select from among 2, 6, and 12 frames.
With other settings, you can select from
among 1, 3, 6, and 9 frames.
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Exit the menu.
Performing Interval Recording
When the preparatory settings are completed, you
can start recording.
Press the REC START/STOP button on the
handle or the grip.
Interval Recording begins.
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2
3
Set “Setting” to “On.”
The camcorder enters Frame Recording
mode.
When the special recording mode indication
on the screen is active, “Frame Rec” flashes
on the screen.
Frame Recording
The Frame Recording function is especially
effective for clay animation recording.
The specified number of frames are recorded
intermittently when you press a recording start
button.
It is recommended to fix the camcorder to a tripod
or equivalent and use the IR Remote Commander
to start/stop recording rather than pressing a
recording start button of the camcorder.
Select the “Number of Frames” value
for one recording session.
You can select from among 2, 6, and 12 when
59.94P or 720/50P.
With other video formats, you can select
from among 1, 3, 6, and 9.
4
Exit the menu.
Notes
• Frame Recording cannot be set to “On”
simultaneously with Interval Recording, Picture
Cache Recording or Slow & Quick Motion.
When you set Frame Recording to “On,”
Interval Recording, Picture Cache Recording
and Slow & Quick Motion are forcibly set to
“Off.”
• No audio recording is executed in Frame
Recording.
• Frame Recording cannot be made if a setting
which includes “HDV” or “DVCAM” is
selected with “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select”
of the VIDEO SET menu.
Performing Frame Recording
When the preparatory settings are completed, you
can start recording.
1
Press the REC START/STOP button on
the handle or the grip.
Recording in Frame Rec mode begins.
The “Frame Rec” indication stops flashing.
When the number of frames you specified
with the menu are recorded, the camcorder
automatically enters FRM STBY (Frame Rec
Standby) status.
• Frame Recording cannot be performed if
“Format” of “System” of the OTHERS menu is
set to “SP 1440/23.98P.”
2
Press the REC START/STOP button
again.
Each time you press the REC START/STOP
button, the camcorder records the specified
number of frames then enters FRM STBY
status.
Preparatory Settings
Before starting Frame Recording, make the
necessary settings on the CAMERA SET menu in
advance.
Notes
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
• Recording cannot be stopped until the specified
number of frames are recorded. If the power
switch is set to OFF during recording, the power
is only shut off after the specified number of
frames are recorded.
1
Select “Frame Rec” of the CAMERA
SET menu.
• The Rec Review function cannot be used while
recording in Frame Rec mode is in progress.
• You cannot change the “Number of Frames”
setting while recording in Frame Rec mode is in
progress. To change it, pause the recording.
• The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode
(page 54) during Frame Recording.
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• Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop
recording or switch the card slot while
recording is paused in Frame Rec mode.
Picture Cache Recording
Stopping Frame Recording
Set “Setting” of “Frame Rec” of the
CAMERA SET menu to “Off.”
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
you to start recording video on an SxS memory
card from a point before you start recording.
The maximum picture cache time is 15 seconds.
Recording stops and Frame Rec mode is
canceled.
Note
It automatically returns to “Off” when you set the
power switch to OFF, while the “Number of
Frames” setting is maintained.
Notes
• Picture Cache Recording cannot be set to “On”
simultaneously with Frame Recording, Interval
Recording, or Slow & Quick Motion. When you
set Picture Cache Recording to “On,” Frame
Recording, Interval Recording and Slow &
Quick Motion are forcibly set to “Off.”
• The following operations set Picture Cache
Recording to “Off.”
—Setting Interval Recording to “On”
—Setting Frame Recording to “On”
—Setting Slow & Quick Motion to “On”
—Changing the recording format
• When Picture Cache Recording is “On,” the
time code is recorded in Clock mode when it is
selected with the TC/UB SET menu (page 53)
or in Free Run mode in other conditions.
Preparatory Settings
Before starting Picture Cache Recording, make
the necessary settings on the CAMERA SET
menu in advance.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
1
Select “P.Cache Rec” of the CAMERA
SET menu.
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Set “Setting” to “On.”
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The Picture Cache Recording is enabled and
the CACHE REC lamp lights.
Recording begins, and stored video in the cache
memory is written first to the SxS memory card.
The on-screen “zCACHE” indication changes to
“zREC.”
CACHE REC lamp
Stopping Picture Cache Recording
CACHE
REC
Press the REC START/STOP button on the
handle or the grip.
Canceling Picture Cache function
Set “Setting” of “P.Cache Rec” of the CAMERA
SET menu to “Off” or press the assignable button
to which you assigned the Picture Cache function.
Notes
• If you change the recording format, the cached
data are cleared and caching is newly started.
Therefore, data cached before you changed the
format cannot be recorded if you start Picture
Cache Recording immediately after changing
the format.
• If you start/stop Picture Cache Recording
immediately after you insert an SxS memory
card, data may not be recorded on the card.
• Picture caching starts when you activate the
Picture Cache function. Therefore, video before
the function is activated cannot be recorded
with Picture Cache Recording.
The Setting On/Off operation can be
alternatively made by using an assignable
button if you assign the Picture Cache
function to the button.
For function assignment, see “Changing
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4
Set the time to cache video with “Rec
Time.”
• Picture Cache Recording is invalid for external
input signal (HDV).
You can select the time from among 0-2 sec,
2-4 sec, 4-6 sec, 6-8 sec, 8-10 sec, and 13-15
sec.
(The actual time to trace back to start
recording may vary within the selected time
range depending on conditions.)
• As picture caching is disabled while an SxS
memory card is being accessed, such as during
playback, Rec Review, or thumbnail screen
display, Picture Cache Recording of such a
period cannot be made.
• Although you can change the “Rec Time”
setting on the menu even while recording is in
progress, any new value becomes valid in such
a case only after recording is stopped.
Exit the menu.
The special recording/operation status indication
block on the screen shows “zCACHE.” (z in
green).
Performing Picture Cache
Recording
Starting Picture Cache Recording
Check that the CACHE REC lamp is lit and
press the REC START/STOP button on the
handle or the grip.
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Preparatory Settings
Slow & Quick Motion
Recording
Before starting Slow & Quick Motion recording,
make the necessary settings with the CAMERA
SET menu in advance.
When the camcorder is in HD mode and one of
you can set a frame rate for recording different
from that for playback:
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
1
Select “S&Q Motion” from the
CAMERA SET menu.
NTSC Area/NTSC (J) Area
HQ 1920/29.97P, HQ 1920/23.98P, HQ 1280/
59.94P, HQ 1280/29.97P, HQ 1280/23.98P
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By recording at a different frame rate, you can
obtain a smoother slow-motion or quick-motion
effect than with slow-speed or fast-speed
playback of a material recorded at the normal
recording speed.
2
Select the video format for Slow &
Quick Motion recording with “On
Format.”
Example
3
Select the frame rate for recording with
“S&Q Ratio.”
When the video format is HQ 1280/23.98P,
recording with a frame rate between 1 and 23 fps
provides a quick-motion effect in playback, and
recording with a frame rate between 25 and 60 fps
provides a slow-motion effect in playback.
The setting range varies depending on the
current video format.
With a format of 1920 horizontal
resolution: 1 to 30 fps
With a format of 1280 horizontal
resolution: 1 to 60 fps
Notes
• Slow & Quick Motion recording cannot be
activated in SD mode.
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5
Exit the menu.
• Slow & Quick Motion recording cannot be
made if a setting which includes “HDV” or
“DVCAM” is selected with “SDI/HDMI/
i.LINK I/O Select” of the VIDEO SET menu.
• When you set Slow & Quick Motion to “On,”
Frame Recording, Interval Recording, and
Picture Cache Recording are forcibly set to
“Off.” However, Slow & Quick Motion cannot
be activated while Frame Recording, Interval
Recording, or Picture Cache Recording is in
progress.
Press the S&Q dial.
A confirmation message is displayed.
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Operating the jog dial, select “Execute.”
The camcorder enters Slow & Quick Motion
mode and the indicator lights.
• No audio recording is made if the recording
frame rate is set to a value different from the
playback frame rate.
• The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode
(page 54) during Slow & Quick Motion
recording.
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Stopping recording
Press the REC START/STOP button on the
handle or the grip.
Slow & Quick Motion recording stops.
Note
When recording at a low-speed frame rate, it may
take time until recording stops after you press the
REC START/STOP button.
Canceling Slow & Quick Motion mode
CACHE
REC
Press the S&Q dial.
Note
S&Q
Slow & Quick Motion mode is automatically
canceled when you set the power switch to OFF,
while the “On Format” and “S&Q Ratio” settings
are maintained.
S&Q dial
In Slow & Quick Motion mode, the frame rate can
be varied by rotating the S&Q dial.
When the special recording mode indication on
the screen is active, “S&Q Motion” is displayed
on the screen and [Recording frame rate]/
[Playback frame rate] fps is displayed under
“S&Q Motion.”
REC
TCG 00:00:00:00
HQ
1920/23.98P
S&Q Motion
29/24fps
Recording in Slow & Quick Motion
Mode
Starting recording
When the preparatory settings are completed, you
can start recording.
Press the REC START/STOP button on the
handle or the grip.
Slow & Quick Motion recording begins.
Notes
• You cannot change the “On Format” and “S&Q
Ratio” settings while Slow & Quick Motion
recording is in progress. To change them, pause
the recording.
• The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode
during Slow & Quick Motion recording (page
53).
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• The Freeze Mix function cannot be used if the
recording video format is SP 1440/23.98P.
• If the recorded picture and the current camera
picture differ in video format, the Freeze Mix
display cannot be achieved.
• The Freeze Mix display cannot be obtained in
Slow & Quick Motion mode or Slow Shutter
mode.
Freeze Mix: Image
Alignment
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.
• You cannot operate the Setup menus and
P.PROFILE menu in Freeze Mix status.
To use the Freeze Mix function
Assign the Freeze Mix function to one of the
assignable buttons.
For details, see “Changing Functions of the
Superimposing a Freeze Mix image
1
2
Stop recording to set the camcorder to
STBY (recording standby) status.
Press the REC REVIEW button to
review the recorded images, or press the
ASSIGN button to which you assigned
“Freeze Mix.”
3
Press the ASSIGN button to which you
assigned “Freeze Mix” at the image
with which you want align.
The image where you pressed the ASSIGN button
in step 3 is displayed as a still picture over the
current camera picture.
Canceling Freeze Mix status
You can cancel it with the ASSIGN button to
which you assigned “Freeze Mix” or the REC
START/STOP button on the handle or the grip.
• When you cancel Freeze Mix status by pressing
the ASSIGN button, the normal camera picture
is restored.
• When you cancel Freeze Mix status by pressing
the REC START/STOP button on the handle or
the grip, normal recording begins.
Notes
• The Freeze Mix function cannot be used in SD
mode.
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1
2
Press the PICTURE PROFILE button.
The P.PROFILE menu is displayed.
Picture Profiles
Operating the jog dial, select “SEL”
from the P. PROFILE menu then select
the picture profile number (PP1 to
PP10) to operate.
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.
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PROFILE
OFF
SEL
SET
PP1: STANDARD
PP2: STANDARD
PP3: STANDARD
PP4: STANDARD
PP5: STANDARD
PP6: STANDARD
Ten different picture profiles (PP1 to PP10) can
be stored in memory.
The same standard (reference) values are
registered to six picture profiles at the factory as
those specified for the Picture Profile Off status.
The P.PROFILE menu is available for picture-
profile operations.
3
Operating the jog dial, select “SET”
and make the settings of the picture
profile items.
Note
The picture profiles can be operated only in E-E
Display mode.
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SET
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PP1: STANDARD
Pro f i le Na
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When an external remote control device, such as
the RM-B750/B150 Remote Control Unit, is
connected, PP10 is automatically selected, and
the picture profiles can be adjusted from the
control device.
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For details on the setting items, see “Picture
For details, refer to the Supplement in the supplied
CD-ROM labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory
Camcorder.”
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When the settings are completed, press
the PICTURE PROFILE button to exit
the menu.
Registering the Customized
Settings as a Picture Profile
Selecting a Picture Profile
PICTURE PROFILE button
Selecting a Picture Profile using the
P.PROFILE menu
SEL/SET
CANCEL
B
PICTURE PROFILE
Once you store a picture profile, you can call the
picture quality registered in the picture profile as
follows:
1
2
Press the PICTURE PROFILE button.
The P.PROFILE menu is displayed.
Operating the jog dial, select “SEL”
then the desired picture profile from the
list.
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Example:
Resetting a Picture Profile
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PROFILE
OFF
You can reset a selected picture profile to the
factory settings (standard status).
SEL
SET
PP1: SceneA
PP2: SceneB
PP3: SceneC
PP4: SceneD
PP5: SceneE
PP6: SceneF
1
Select the picture profile you wish to
reset as mentioned in “Selecting a
The camcorder is adjusted to the picture
quality specified by the selected Profile.
(If you select “OFF,” the camcorder will be
fixed at the standard picture quality, and no
picture adjustment is allowed.)
2
3
Select “Reset” from “SET” of the
P.PROFILE menu.
“Execute” and “Cancel” are displayed.
Select “Execute.”
3
Press the PICTURE PROFILE button
to exit the menu.
Resetting begins.
When resetting ends, the completion message is
displayed for three seconds, and the original
screen display is restored.
The picture profile being selected is displayed
when you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO
button.
Storing a Picture Profile on an SxS
Memory Card
TLCS
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1.5
2
3
4
5
7
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T1.6 18dB
A picture profile can be sent to and stored on an
SxS memory card as a file (filename:
PPDATA.SUF).
ATW 4300K PP
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Copying the Settings of a Picture
Profile
Only one picture profile can be stored on the same
memory card. The stored picture profile can be
immediately reproduced by reading from the
memory card.
You can copy the settings of a selected picture
profile to another picture profile.
Storing a Picture Profile
1
Select the source picture profile as
mentioned in “Selecting a Picture
Profile using the P. PROFILE menu”.
1
Insert a recordable SxS memory card
into a slot.
Confirm that the corresponding access lamp
is lit in green.
2
Select “Copy” from “SET” of the
P.PROFILE menu.
The picture profile numbers are listed on the
screen.
2
Select the picture profile to be stored.
The selected picture profile number is
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3
4
Specify the target picture profile.
“Execute” and “Cancel” are displayed.
Select “Execute.”
3
4
Select “SET” of the P. PROFILE menu.
Select “Store” of “PP Data.”
Copying begins.
When copying ends, the completion message is
displayed for three seconds, and the original
screen display is restored.
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When overwriting to the picture profile you
specified in step 2 ends, the completion message
is displayed for three seconds, and the loaded
settings are immediately reflected.
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PROFILE
PP1: STANDARD
Black
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Low Key SAT
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Store
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After you start loading, do not remove the SxS
memory card until the completion message is
displayed.
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The message “PP Data Store Execute/
Cancel” is displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
5
Select “Execute.”
Writing of the selected picture profile to the
memory card begins.
When writing ends, the completion message is
displayed for three seconds, and the original
screen display is restored.
Note
After you start writing, do not remove the SxS
memory card until the completion message is
displayed.
Loading a Picture Profile
1
2
Insert the SxS memory card that
contains the picture profile to be loaded
into a slot.
Confirm that the corresponding access lamp
is lit in green.
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.
3
4
Select “SET” of the P.PROFILE menu.
Select “Recall” of “PP Data.”
The message “PP Data Recall Execute/
Cancel” is displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
5
Select “Execute.”
Loading of the picture profile from the
memory card begins.
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Picture Profile Items
The values when “Off” is selected at “SEL” of the P.PROFILE menu are shown in bold face (example:
Standard).
P. PROFILE SET
Items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Profile name
Set the profile name in 8 characters at maximum.
Profile Name
Changing the picture profile
name
You can use upper- and lowercase alphabetics,
numerics 0 to 9, - (hyphen), _ (underscore) and
space.
Setting
On / Off
Set to “On” to activate the color phase adjustment
function with matrix operations for the entire
picture.
Matrix
Adjusting the color phase
over the entire area with
matrix operations
Note
When this function is set to “Off,” Multi Matrix is
also set to “Off” in synchronization.
Select
Select the built-in preset matrix provided for
convenience.
Standard / High SAT / FL
Light / Cinema / F35 709 Like
Level
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Adjust the color saturation for the entire picture
area.
Phase
Adjust the hue for the entire picture area.
–99 to +99 ( 0)
R-G, R-B, G-R, G-B, B-R, B-G
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Finely adjust the color phase for the entire picture
area by independently setting each of the factors.
Setting
On / Off
Set to “On” to enable the multi-matrix correction,
which allows specific colors to be selected for
saturation correction in a 16-axis hue space.
Multi Matrix
Makes settings related to
multi-matrix correction.
1)
Set to “On” to display a zebra pattern in the areas of
the specified color for multi-matrix correction.
Area Indication
On / Off
2)
Execute to detect the target color on the screen for
multi-matrix correction.
Color Detection
Execute/Cancel
Axis
Specify a color targeted by multi-matrix correction
B / B+ /MG- / MG / MG+ / R / (16-axis mode).
R+ / YL- / YL /YL+ / G- / G /
G+ / CY / CY+ / B-
Hue
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Saturation
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set the the hue of the color targeted by multi-matrix
correction for each 16-axis mode.
Adjust the saturation of the color targeted by multi-
matrix correction for each 16-axis mode.
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P. PROFILE SET
Items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Offset White
Set to “On” to shift the conversion value for auto
White
On / Off
white balance in Memory A or B mode and that for
auto tracing white in ATW mode to a lower color
temperature or a higher color temperature.
Setting the white balance
offset and the color
temperature of the preset
white
Offset<A>
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Adjust the volume of the offset white (shifting
volumes) of the conversion value in Memory A,
Memory B, or ATW mode, respectively.
Offset<B>
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Offset<ATW>
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Preset White
2100 to 10000 (3200)
Adjust the preset color temperature when Preset
white balance mode is selected in steps of 100K.
Notes
• Except when the white balance is in Memory A
or B mode or when ATW is active, you cannot
confirm the result of changing the Offset White
and Offset settings on the screen.
• Except when Preset white balance mode is
selected, you cannot confirm the result of
changing the Preset White settings on the screen.
Setting
Set to “On” to apply the details to the video signal.
HD Detail
On / Off
Adjusting the details to be
applied to the picture in HD
mode
Level
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Adjust the detail level.
Frequency
Set the center frequency of the details.
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Setting the center frequency higher decreases the
details, and setting it lower increases the details.
Crispening
Adjust the noise-suppression level.
–99 to +99 ( 0)
When you set it to a higher level, less noise may be
seen, as fine elements of details are deleted leaving
only high-level elements.
When you set it to a lower level, fine elements are
applied while increasing noise.
H/V Ratio
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Adjust the horizontal-to-vertical ratio of detail
elements.
A higher value makes the vertical elements
increased with respect to the horizontal elements.
White Limiter
Limit the white details.
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Black Limiter
Limit the black details.
–99 to +99 ( 0)
V DTL Creation
NAM / Y / G / G+R
Select the source signal to generate vertical details
from among NAM (G or R whichever is higher), Y,
G, and G+R.
Knee APT Level
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Adjust the knee aperture level (level of details to be
applied to the sections above the knee point).
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P. PROFILE SET
Items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Setting Set to “On” to apply the details to the video signal.
On / Off
Level
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Frequency
–99 to +99 ( 0)
SD Detail
Adjusting the details to be
applied to the picture in SD
mode
Adjust the detail level.
Set the center frequency of the details.
Setting the center frequency higher decreases the
details, and setting it lower increases the details.
Crispening
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Adjust the noise-suppression level.
When you set it to a higher level, less noise may be
seen, as fine elements of details are deleted leaving
only high-level elements.
When you set it to a lower level, fine elements are
applied while increasing noise.
H/V Ratio
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Adjust the horizontal-to-vertical ratio of detail
elements.
A higher value makes the vertical elements
increased with respect to the horizontal elements.
White Limiter
Limit the white details.
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Black Limiter
Limit the black details.
–99 to +99 ( 0)
V DTL Creation
NAM / Y / G / G+R
Select the source signal to generate vertical details
from among NAM (G or R whichever is higher), Y,
G, and G+R.
Knee APT Level
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Adjust the knee aperture level (level of details to be
applied to the sections above the knee point).
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P. PROFILE SET
Items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Setting Set to “On” to enable the detail level adjustment for
On / Off
Skin Tone Detail
Adjusting the details to be
applied to the areas of a
specific color phase
specific color-phase areas.
The detail level is uniform over the entire picture
with the Off setting.
Level
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Adjust the skin-tone detail level.
2)
Execute to detect the color in the center of the
screen. The area centering around the detected
color becomes the target area for Skin Tone Detail
control.
Area Detection
Execute/Cancel
1)
Set to “On” to display the Zebra 1 pattern for the
target area for Skin Tone Detail control.
Area Indication
On / Off
Saturation
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Adjust the color (saturation) level for Skin Tone
Detail control.
Note
When Area Detection is executed, this setting is
automatically returned to 0.
Phase
0 to 359 (130)
Adjust the center color-phase value for the target
area for Skin Tone Detail control.
Note
When Area Detection is executed, this setting is
automatically changed to the value equivalent to
that of the detected color.
Width
0 to 90 (40)
Adjust the width of the color phase of the target
area for Skin Tone Detail control.
Note
When Area Detection is executed, the Width
setting automatically returns to 40.
Setting
On / Off
Set to “On” to enable aperture correction
(processing to improve resolution by adding high-
frequency aperture signals to the video signal,
which corrects degeneration due to high-frequency
characteristics).
Aperture
Making settings related to
aperture correction
Level
Select the level for the aperture correction.
–99 to +99 ( 0)
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P. PROFILE SET
Items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Setting Set to “On” to compress the high-luminance area of
On / Off
Knee
Adjusting the knee level
the picture.
Note
Knee is fixed and cannot be changed in the
following cases:
• When Gamma is set to CINE1 to 4
• When the electronic shutter is in Slow Shutter
mode
Auto Knee
On / Off
Set to “On” to automatically set the best knee
conditions according to the luminance level of the
picture.
With “Off” the knee conditions can be manually
adjusted independently of the luminance level of
the picture.
Point
Set the knee point when Auto Knee is “Off.”
50 to 109 (90)
Slope
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set the knee slope (volume of compression) when
Auto Knee is “Off.”
Knee SAT Level
0 to 99 (50)
Adjust the knee saturation level for the area over
the knee point.
Level
Adjust the gamma compensation level.
Gamma
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Adjusting the gamma
compensation level and
selecting the gamma curve
Select the type of reference curve for gamma
compensation.
STD1 DVW: DVW camcorder equivalent
Select
STD1 DVW / STD2 ×4.5 /
STD3 ×3.5 / STD4 240M /
STD5 R709 / STD6 ×5.0 /
CINE1 / CINE2 / CINE3 /
CINE4
STD2 ×4.5: ×4.5 gain
STD3 ×3.5: ×3.5 gain
STD4 240M: SMPTE-240M equivalent
STD5 R709: ITU-R709 equivalent
STD6 ×5.0: ×5.0 gain
CINE1: This smoothes the contrast in darker areas
and accentuates gradation changes in brighter
areas, for a calm and quiet effect (F35
HG4609G33).
CINE2: This gives almost the same results as
CINE1. Select this when you wish to obtain
100% video signals for editing or other purposes
(F35 HG4600G30).
CINE3: This emphasizes the contrast between light
and dark more than CINE1 and CINE2, and also
accentuates gradation changes on the black side.
CINE4: This emphasizes the contrast in dark areas
more than CINE3. Contrast in dark areas is
weaker and contrast in bright areas is stronger
than STD curves.
Note
When the camcorder is in SD mode, the default
setting is “STD4 240M.”
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Adjust the master black level.
Black
Adjusting the black
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P. PROFILE SET
Items
Subitems and setting values Contents
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Adjust the level of black gamma function that
Black Gamma
Adjusting the black gamma
level
emphasizes only the dark areas of the picture to
clear the tones or on the contrary de-emphasizes it
to reduce noise.
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Adjust the level of the low key saturation to
heighten the colors only in the dark areas of the
picture or pale them to reduce noise.
Low Key SAT
Adjusting the low key
saturation
Execute / Cancel
Select “Execute” to copy.
Copy
Copying a picture profile
Store
Recall
To store a picture profile on an SxS memory card.
To load a picture profile from an SxS memory card.
PP Data
Writing/loading a picture
profile
Execute / Cancel
Select “Execute” to reset.
Reset
Resetting a picture profile
1)The Area Indication setting is common to all picture
profiles PP1 to PP10.
2)To execute “Color Detection” or “Area
Detection”
1. Select “Color Detection” or “Area
Detection.”
A square marker that indicates the detection
area appears in the center of the screen, and
“Execute” and “Cancel” are displayed below.
2. Select “Execute.”
Color-phase detection in the marker area is
performed.
When detection successfully ends, a
completion message is displayed then the
screen is restored.
With Multi Matrix, the target color of multi-
matrix correction is changed to the color
detected by “Color Detection,” and the Area
Indication (zebra pattern) appears on the
screen.
With Skin Tone Detail, the target area for the
adjustment is changed to the area centering
around the color detected by “Area
Detection,” and the Area Indication (zebra
pattern) appears on the screen.
If detection fails, an error message appears,
then the precious screen is restored.
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For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
Deleting Clips
Deleting Clips Collectively
Using the Setup menu, you can delete the
recorded clips collectively from the SxS memory
card in the selected card slot.
In E-E Display mode, the Last Clip DEL function
for deleting the last recorded clip and the All
Clips DEL function for deleting all clips from an
SxS memory card are available.
1
2
3
Select “All Clips DEL” from “Clip” of
the OTHERS menu.
For clip deletion in Thumbnail Screen mode, see
Select “Execute.”
A confirmation message is displayed.
Deleting the Last Recorded Clip
Select “Execute” again.
Using the assignable button to which you
assigned the Last Clip DEL function or the Setup
menu, the last recorded clip is easily deleted.
All the clips are deleted from the memory
card.
Notes
To delete using the assignable button
• If the SxS memory card contains clips of both of
HD mode and SD mode, only the clips of the
currently selected mode are deleted.
• Clips with the OK mark applied cannot be
deleted.
Assign the Last Clip DEL function to one of the
1
2
Press the assignable button to which
you have assigned “Last Clip DEL.”
For details on the OK mark, see “Adding/Deleting
A confirmation message is displayed.
Operating the jog dial, select “Execute.”
The last recorded clip is deleted from the
memory card.
To delete using the Setup menu
1
Select “Last Clip DEL” from “Clip” of
the OTHERS menu.
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Select “Execute.”
A confirmation message is displayed.
Select “Execute” again.
The last recorded clip is deleted from the
memory card.
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Loading a Planning Metadata File
Operating Planning
Metadata
To record planning metadata together with clips,
it is necessary to load a planning metadata file
into the camcorder’s memory in advance.
There are two ways to load files.
• Load a file (.xml) stored under the directory of
“BPAV/General/Sony/Planning” on an SxS
memory card.
• When a Wi-Fi connection is made between the
camcorder and a computer, operate the Web
menu built into the camcorder from the
computer to transfer a file.
Planning metadata is information about shooting
and recording plans, recorded in an XML file.
You can shoot using clip names and shot mark
names defined in advance in a planning metadata
file.
Example of a planning metadata file
For details on how to use the Web menu to load a
planning metadata file, refer to the Supplement in the
supplied CD-ROM labeled “Manuals for Solid-State
Memory Camcorder”.
Loading planning metadata
Use “Plan.Metadata” of the OTHERS menu and
proceed as follows:
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
This camcorder can display clip names and shot
1
2
Insert an SxS memory card into
memory card slot A or B.
mark names defined in the following languages:
• English
• Chinese
• German
• French
Select “Load / Slot(A)” or “Load /
Slot(B)” of “Plan.Metadata” of the
OTHERS menu then select “Execute.”
• Italian
• Spanish
• Dutch
The list of planning metadata files stored on
the card in the selected slot appears.
• Portuguese
• Swedish
• Norwegian
• Danish
Note
The file list displays up to 64 files.
Even if the total number of planning
metadata files is 64 or less, all of the planning
metadata files may not appear if the directory
where they are located in the SxS memory
card (General/Sony/Planning) contains 512
or more files.
• Finnish
Notes
• If you define clip and shot mark names in
languages other than those listed above, they
may not be displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF
screen.
• If you define clip and shot mark names in
French, Dutch, or Finnish, some characters are
displayed in a different but similar font.
3
4
Select the planning metadata file to
load.
The detailed information in the selected
planning metadata is displayed.
Select “Load.”
The confirmation message “Load Planning
Metadata File?” is displayed.
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a) Material group: A group of clips recorded using
the same planning metadata.
5
Select “Execute.”
Loading of the selected planning metadata
file begins.
Use the jog dial to scroll the display.
To display the file name, assignment ID or clip
name on the full screen
When loading ends, the completion message is
displayed for three seconds.
When you select “File Name,” “Assign ID,”
“Title1,” or “Title2” on the PLANNING
METADATA PROPERTIES screen then press
the jog dial, the selected item is displayed on the
full screen. This permits you to check a long file
or clip name at a glance.
Press the jog dial again to return to the
PLANNING METADATA PROPERTIES
screen.
Notes
• After you start loading, do not remove the SxS
memory card until the completion message is
displayed.
• The loaded planning metadata file is retained
even if the power of the camcorder is turned off
and turned back on again. However, if you start
recording immediately after the power is turned
on, the contents of the planning metadata may
not be applied to the clip, because the
Note
Names of shot marks cannot be displayed on the
full screen even if you select Shot Mark1 or Shot
Mark2.
camcorder gives priority to starting recording.
Confirming the detailed information in
planning metadata
Clearing the loaded planning metadata
After loading a planning metadata file into
memory of the camcorder, you can check the
details of the file, such as the filename, time and
date of file creation, and the titles specified in the
file.
To clear the planning data loaded in the
camcorder’s memory, proceed as follows:
1
Select “Clear” of “Plan.Metadata” of
the OTHERS menu, then select
“Execute.”
1
2
Select “Properties” of “Plan.Metadata”
of the OTHERS menu.
The confirmation message “Clear Planning
Metadata File?” is displayed.
Select “Execute.”
2
Select “Execute.”
The PLANNING METADATA
PROPERTIES (planning metadata detailed
information) screen appears.
Clearing begins.
The following information is displayed:
When the clearing ends, the completion message
is displayed for three seconds.
Item
Information
File Name
Assign ID
Created
Filename
Assignment ID
Defining a Clip Name in Planning
Metadata
Time and date of creation
Time and date of most recent
modification
Modified
The following two types of clip name strings can
be written in a planning metadata file.
• ASCII-format name, which is displayed on the
EVF screen
Modified by Name of person who modified the
file
Title1
Title1 specified in file (clip name in
ASCII format)
• UTF-8-format name, which is actually
registered as the clip name
Title2
Title2 specified in file (clip name in
UTF-8 format)
a)
Material Gp
Number of material groups
You can select the type for displaying the clip
name with “Clip Name Disp” under
Shot Mark1 Name defined for Shot Mark 1
Shot Mark2 Name defined for Shot Mark 2
“Plan.Metadata” of the OTHERS menu.
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When you specify a clip name in planning
metadata, the name is displayed under the
operation status indication on the EVF screen.
exceeds 44 bytes, the string up to the 44th byte
is used as the clip name. If only a string in
ASCII format is specified, the ASCII-format
name up to the 44th characters is used as the clip
name. When neither the ASCII-format name
string nor UTF-8-format name string is valid, a
clip name in the standard format is used.
Note
When both an ASCII format name and a UTF-8
format name are specified in planning metadata,
the UTF-8 format string is used as the clip name.
If only either ASCII-format name or UTF-8
format name is specified in planning metadata,
the specified name is displayed regardless of the
menu setting.
You can use the Sony Planning Metadata Add-in
application software supplied with the CBK-WA01
Wi-Fi Adapter to define clip names. For details, refer
to the Operating Instructions supplied with the CBK-
WA01.
Example of clip name strings
Using a clip name defined in planning
metadata
Use a text editor to modify the description for the
<Title> tag.
The shaded fields in the example are clip name
strings. “Typhoon” is described in ASCII format
(up to 44 characters).
“Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo” is described in UTF-8
format (up to 44 bytes).
1
Load a planning metadata file that
contains the clip name into memory of
2
Select “Plan” for “Auto Naming” of
“Clip” of the OTHERS menu.
Here, “sp” indicates a space, and 3 indicates a
carriage return.
Each time that you record a clip, the
camcorder automatically generates a name
consisting of the clip name defined in the
planning metadata file, with the addition of
an underscore (_) and a 4-digit serial number
(0001 to 9999).
Example: Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_0001,
Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_0002,...
If the serial number reaches 9999, it returns
to 0001 upon the next recording.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="
sp
sp
UTF-8"?>3
<PlanningMetadata xmlns="http://
sp
xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/
planningmetadata" assignId="
sp
P0001" creationDate="
sp
2011-08-20T17:00:00+09:00"
lastUpdate="
2011-09-28T10:30:00+09:00"
version="1.00">3
sp
sp
Note
<Properties propertyId="
assignment" update="
sp
When you load another planning metadata file,
the serial number returns to 0001.
sp
2011-09-28T10:30:00+09:00"
sp
To select the clip name display format
When both an ASCII-format name and a UTF-8-
format name have been specified, use “Clip Name
Disp” under “Plan.Metadata” of the OTHERS
menu to select which one is to display on the LCD
monitor/EVF screen.
modifiedBy="Chris">3
Typhoon
<Title usAscii="
"
sp
sp
Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo
xml:lang="en">
</Title>3
</Properties>3
</PlanningMetadata>3
To display the ASCII-format name: Select
“Title1.”
Notes
The clip name becomes
• When you create a file, enter each statement as
a single line by breaking a line with a CRLF
only after the last character of the line, and do
not enter spaces except where specified with
“sp.”
“Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_SerialNumber,” but
“Typhoon_SerialNumber” is displayed on the
screen.
To display the UTF-8 format name: Select
“Title2.”
• A string of up to 44 bytes (or 44 characters) is
valid as a clip name. If a UTF-8-format string
The clip name becomes
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“Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_SerialNumber,” and
the same name is displayed on the screen.
<Title usAscii="Football
sp
Game" xml:lang="en">
sp
Football Game 15/04/2011
</Title>3
Note
For a name specified in Japanese, some characters
may be displayed in a different font.
<Meta name="_ShotMark1"
sp
sp
sp
sp
sp
sp
sp
sp
sp
sp
sp
Goal
content="
"/>3
<Meta name="_ShotMark2"
sp
Shoot
content="
"/>3
Defining Shot Mark Names in
Planning Metadata
<Meta name="_ShotMark3"
sp
Corner Kick
content="
"/>3
<Meta name="_ShotMark4"
sp
When you use planning metadata to set shot
marks, you can define names for shot mark 0 to
shot mark 9. When you record shot marks, you
can add the shot mark name strings defined in the
planning metadata.
Free Kick
"/>3
content="
<Meta name="_ShotMark5"
sp
Goal Kick
content="
"/>3
<Meta name="_ShotMark6"
sp
Foul
"/>3
content="
<Meta name="_ShotMark7"
sp
Note
PK
content=" "/>3
Shot mark 1 and shot mark 2 can be recorded on
the camcorder. Shot mark 3 to shot mark 9 and
shot mark 0 can be recorded by operation from a
computer which is connected with the camcorder
via Wi-Fi.
<Meta name="_ShotMark8"
sp
1st Half
content="
"/>3
<Meta name="_ShotMark9"
sp
2nd Half
content="
"/>3
<Meta name="_ShotMark0"
sp
Kick Off
content="
"/>3
Example of shot mark name strings
</Properties>3
</PlanningMetadata>3
Use a text editor to modify the description for the
<Meta name> tag.
The shaded fields in the example are shot mark
name strings.
Names can be either in ASCII format (up to 32
characters) or UTF-8 format (up to 16 characters).
Here, “sp” indicates a space and 3 indicates a
carriage return.
Note
When you create a file, enter each statement as a
single line by breaking a line with a CRLF only
after the last character of the line, and do not enter
spaces except where specified with “sp,” except
within clip name strings and shot mark name
strings.
Note
You can use the Sony Planning Metadata Add-in
application software supplied with the CBK-WA01
Wi-Fi Adapter to define essence mark names. For
details, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied
with the CBK-WA01.
If a name string contains even one non-ASCII
character, the maximum length of that string is
limited to 16 characters.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="
sp
sp
UTF-8"?>3
<PlanningMetadata xmlns="http://
xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/
planningmetadata" assignId="
Copying Planning Metadata Files
Collectively
sp
sp
You can copy planning metadata files stored in
the General folder on an SxS memory card
collectively to another SxS memory card.
H00123" creationDate="
sp
2011-04-15T08:00:00Z" lastUpdate="
sp
2011-04-15T15:00:00Z" version=
sp
"1.00">3
<Properties propertyId=
"assignment" class="original"
1
Select “General Files” from “Copy All”
of the OTHERS menu.
sp
sp
sp
update="2011-04-15T15:00:00Z"
modifiedBy="Chris">3
The confirmation message “Copy General
Files?” is displayed.
sp
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2
Select “Execute.”
Copying begins.
All the planning metadata files stored in the
General folder on the SxS memory card are
copied.
When copying ends, the completion message is
displayed for three seconds.
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Playback
Thumbnail Screens
When you press the THUMBNAIL button, the
clips recorded on the SxS memory card are
displayed as thumbnails on the screen. (If no clips
are recorded on the card, a no-clip message is
displayed.)
To return to the camera image
Press the STOP button to exit the thumbnail
screen, returning to the E-E picture (or external
input picture).
When you press the REC START/STOP button
on the handle or the grip, recording starts, exiting
the thumbnail screen.
THUMBNAIL button
BARS/CAM
F REV PLAY/PAUSE F FWD
j
PREV
l
G
/S
J
NEXT
L
THUMBNAIL
STOP
s
You can start playback from the clip selected on
the thumbnail screen.
The playback picture can be seen on the LCD
monitor/viewfinder and external monitors.
For connection of external monitors, see
Note
Even if the SxS memory card contains clips of
both HD and SD modes, the normal thumbnail
screen shows only clips of the mode being
selected at “System” of the OTHERS menu (page
41).
To display all recorded clips regardless of the
mode, switch the screen to the All-Clip thumbnail
playback from the All-Clip thumbnail screen.
Thumbnail Screens
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Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen
HD mode
The icon of the current SxS memory card is highlighted, shading the nonselected
one. (If the card is write-protected, a lock icon is displayed to the left.)
Current clip No./ Total number of clips
120
m
in
0011 /0300
Cursor
(yellow)
OK
OK
01
01
01
/
/
/
JAN 10:53
JAN 14:53
JAN 18:53
01
01
01
/
/
/
JAN 11:53
JAN 15:53
JAN 19:53
01
01
01
/
/
/
JAN 12 :53
JAN 16 :53
JAN 20 :53
01
01
01
/
/
/
JAN 13 :53
OK
OK
OK
JAN 17 :53
8
OK
JAN 21 :53
01/ JAN / 2011 10 :53 S
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Mot ion 29 /24fps TCR 00:00:00:00
1
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JPAN0011 1
HQ 1920 / 23.9P
DUR 00:03:19:23
2
3 4
5
6
The index frame images of the clips are displayed
as thumbnails.
5. Recording video format
The second digit after the decimal point is not
displayed.
The first frame is automatically specified as the
index frame of a clip when recorded. You can
The recording date and starting time are displayed
below the index image of each clip. (The OK
mark symbol is displayed if the clip is marked.)
6. Duration of the clip
7. Timecode
The timecode of the index frame is displayed.
8. Special recording information
If the selected clip was recorded in a special
recording mode (S&Q Motion, Interval Rec, or
Frame Rec), the mode is displayed.
For a clip recorded in S&Q Motion mode,
[recording frame rate/playback frame rate] fps is
displayed to the right.
Data for the clip at the cursor are displayed in 1 to
8.
1. Date and starting time of recording
2. Clip name
3. OK mark
Displayed only if the selected clip is marked OK
4. AV independent file icon
Displayed if the selected clip is an AV
independent file. This indicates that the clip is
an AV independent file, such as those added to
the memory card using a computer. Not all
operations and indications may be available for
such clips.
Thumbnail Screens
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SD mode
The icon of the current SxS memory card is highlighted, shading the nonselected
one. (If the card is write-protected, a lock icon is displayed to the left.)
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The top frame images of the clips are displayed as
thumbnails.
6. Timecode
The timecode of the index frame is displayed.
The recording date and starting time are displayed
below the top frame image of each clip.
For the clips segmented into multiple files
because their file size exceeded 2GB, a
symbol is displayed.
7. Special recording information
If the selected clip was recorded in a special
recording mode (Interval Rec or Frame Rec),
the mode is displayed.
You can check the segment files on the EXPAND
Data for the clip at the cursor are displayed in 1 to
7.
1. Date and starting time of recording
2. Clip name
Only if the selected clip is a segmented one as
its file size is over 2GB, the number of
partitions is displayed after the name, separated
with a slash.
3. AV independent file icon
Displayed if the selected clip is an AV
independent file. This indicates that the clip is
an AV independent file, such as those added to
the memory card using a computer. Not all
operations and indications may be available for
such clips.
4. Recording video format
The second digit after the decimal point is not
displayed.
5. Duration of the clip
Thumbnail Screens
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Switching the SxS memory cards
Changing the Type of Thumbnail
Screen
When two memory cards are loaded, press the
SLOT SELECT button to switch memory cards.
The type of thumbnail screen can be changed by
pressing the THUMBNAIL button repeatedly.
Note
You cannot switch memory cards during
playback.
Continuous playback of cards in slots A and B is
not possible.
In HD mode
Each time you press the button, the normal
thumbnail screen, OK-Clip thumbnail screen, and
All-Clip thumbnail screen are cyclically
displayed.
In SD mode
Each time you press the button, the normal
thumbnail screen and All-Clip thumbnail screen
are alternately displayed.
Displaying the OK-Clip thumbnail screen
(HD mode)
The OK-Clip thumbnail screen shows only the
clips marked OK among the clips on the current
SxS memory card.
Pressing the THUMBNAIL button with the
normal thumbnail screen displayed displays the
OK-Clip thumbnail screen.
For operations of the OK mark in E-E Display mode,
For operations of the OK mark in Thumbnail Screen
mode, see “Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/from a
Displaying the All-Clip thumbnail screen
The All-Clip thumbnail screen shows all clips
both of HD and SD modes recorded on the current
SxS memory card, permitting you to check
whether the card contains any clips of another
mode than that currently selected.
In HD mode, pressing the THUMBNAIL button
with the OK-Clip thumbnail screen displayed
displays the All-Clip thumbnail screen.
In SD mode, pressing the THUMBNAIL button
with the normal thumbnail screen displayed
displays the All-Clip thumbnail screen.
Note
You cannot start playback from the All-Clip
thumbnail screen.
Press the THUMBNAIL button again to return to
the normal thumbnail screen, and playback and
clip operations are enabled.
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Playing Back the Selected and
Subsequent Clips in Sequence
Playing Back Clips
1
Operating the jog dial, move the cursor
to the thumbnail image of the clip with
which you wish to start playback.
For playback operations, use the following
playback control buttons.
To move the cursor vertically, hold the
PICTURE PROFILE button and press the jog
dial.
F FWD button
PLAY/PAUSE button
F REV button
2
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
selected clip.
BARS/CAM
F REV PLAY/PAUSE F FWD
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PREV
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NEXT
L
THUMBNAIL
STOP
The clips after the selected clips are played back
in sequence.
s
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
thumbnail screen.
NEXT button
STOP button
PREV button
Notes
• The playback picture may be momentarily
distorted or frozen between clips. The playback
control buttons and THUMBNAIL button do
not function during this condition.
• When you select a clip on the thumbnail screen
and start playback, the playback picture at the
beginning of the clip may be distorted. To start
playback without distortion, once pause
playback after starting it, press the PREV button
to return to the top of the clip, then restart
playback.
SEL/SET
CANCEL
B
PICTURE PROFILE
Information displayed on the playback
screen
Jog dial
PICTURE PROFILE button
The following information is superimposed on
the playback picture.
• When the IR Remote Commander is enabled,
you can use its playback control buttons instead
• Use the jog dial when you move the cursor on
the thumbnail screen or proceed to the next step
of operations.
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Monitoring Audio
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2
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In normal playback mode, you can monitor the
recorded audio signals through the built-in
speaker or connected headphones.
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CH2
Built-in speaker
6
1. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage
2. Playback mode
3. SxS memory card in use
A
mark appears if the memory card is write-
protected.
4. Time data
The time data for the playback picture are
displayed. Each time you press the TC/U-BIT/
DURATION button, the indication is switched
between timecode (TCR) and user-bit (UB)
data.
MONITOR
VOLUME
Headphone
connector
5. Clip no./total number of clips on the
memory card
MONITOR VOLUME buttons
6. Audio levels
The audio levels in recording are displayed.
With the headphones connected to the headphone
jack, the built-in speaker is turned off.
Press the MONITOR VOLUME buttons to adjust
the sound volume.
The level bar is displayed during adjustment.
You can select audio channel(s) to be monitored
SET menu.
Pausing the playback
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
The playback is restarted by pressing the button
again.
Stopping playback
You can stop playback with either of the
following operations:
Switching to High-Speed Playback
Press the THUMBNAIL button.
The camcorder permits you to play clips at 4
times, 15 times or 24 times normal speed in the
forward or reverse direction. Audio is muffled in
15-time or 24-time high-speed playback.
Playback mode is canceled, restoring the
thumbnail screen.
Press the STOP button.
To play at a high speed in the forward direction
Press the F FWD button.
Playback mode is canceled, showing the E-E
picture or any external input.
Each time you press the button, the playback
speed switches among 4 times, 15 times and 24-
times normal speed.
To display the thumbnail screen, press the
THUMBNAIL button.
To play at a high speed in the reverse direction
Press the F REV button.
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Each time you press the button, the playback
speed switches between 4 times, 15 times and 24
times normal speed.
Notes
• No shot mark can be added if the memory card
is write-protected.
To return to normal playback
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
• No shot mark can be added to the first or last
frame of a clip.
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.
• Repeated pressing of the button cues up the
previous clips one by one.
To start playback from the top of the first clip
Press the PREV button and F REV button
simultaneously. The top of the first-recorded clip
on the memory card is cued up.
To jump to the top of the next clip
Press the NEXT button.
• When you press the button in normal or fast-
forward playback, the top of the next clip is
cued up then playback begins.
• When you press the button in fast-reverse
playback or in Pause mode, the top of the next
clip is cued up, then the still picture is displayed.
• Repeated pressing of the button cues up the
subsequent clips one by one.
To start playback from the top of the last clip
Press the F FWD button and NEXT button
simultaneously. The top of the last-recorded clip
on the memory card is cued up.
Adding Shot Marks During
Playback (HD Mode)
In the same manner as in recording, you can add
shot marks to the clip during playback.
At the point where you wish to add a shot
mark, press the “Shot Mark1” or “Shot
Mark2” assigned button, or the
SHOTMARK 1 or 2 button on the IR
Remote Commander.
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Clip Operations
In Thumbnail Screen mode, you can operate the
clips or confirm and change the subsidiary data
for clips using the Clip Operation menus.
The corresponding Clip Operation menu pops up
on the screens as shown below.
Clip Operation Menus
Thumbnail screen (page 93)
EXPAND CLIP screen (page 98)
CANCEL
CANCEL
DISP CLIP INFO
OK MARK ADD
OK MARK DEL
COPY CLIP
EXPAND (COARSE)
EXPAND (FINE)
PAUSE
SET INDEX PIC
SHOT MARK1 ADD
SHOT MARK2 ADD
SHOT MARK1 DEL
SHOT MARK2 DEL
DIVIDE CLIP
DELETE CLIP
SHOT MARK
SHOT MARK1
SHOT MARK2
EXPAND CLIP
SHOT MARK screen (page 99)
CANCEL
PAUSE
SET INDEX PIC
SHOT MARK1 DEL
SHOT MARK2 DEL
DIVIDE CLIP
Note
Selectable menu items are limited in SD mode.
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Item
SHOT
Function
Basic Operations of the Clip
Operation Menus
To display thumbnails only of the
frames with shot mark 2 recorded
1)
MARK2
EXPAND CLIP To display the EXPAND CLIP
Displaying a Clip Operation menu
Press the jog dial.
The Clip Operation menu for the current display
pops up.
1)Effective in HD mode only. You cannot select in SD
mode.
Selecting a Clip Operation menu item
Turn the jog dial to select a menu item then press
the jog dial.
Pressing the CANCEL button restores the
previous condition.
Selecting “CANCEL” from a Clip Operation
menu turns the Clip Operation menu off.
Notes
• When the SxS memory card is write-protected,
you cannot copy/delete/divide clips, change the
index frames, and add/delete the OK and shot
marks.
• There may be items that cannot be selected
depending on the status when the menu is
displayed.
Clip Operation menu on the thumbnail
screen
Pressing the jog dial with the thumbnail screen
(page 86) displayed calls the Clip Operation
menu for the clip at the cursor.
Item
Function
DISP CLIP
INFO
To display the CLIP INFO screen for
the clip (page 94)
OK MARK
To add the OK mark to the clip (page
1)
ADD
OK MARK
To delete the OK mark from the clip
1)
DELETE
COPY CLIP
To copy the clip to another SxS
memory card (page 95)
1)
To display thumbnails only of the
frames with shot mark 1 and/or shot
mark 2 recorded (page 98)
SHOT MARK
SHOT
To display thumbnails only of the
frames with shot mark 1 recorded
1)
MARK1
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Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip
When you select “DISP CLIP INFO” from a Clip Operation menu, the CLIP INFO screen appears.
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clip name (Long-Display mode). Press the jog
dial again to cancel Long-Display mode. Long-
Display mode is also canceled by switching to
the previous or next clip with the PREV or
NEXT button.
1. Image of the current clip
2. Image of the previous clip
Press the PREV button to switch to the CLIP
INFO screen of the previous clip.
3. Image of the next clip
Press the NEXT button to switch to the CLIP
INFO screen of the next clip.
5. OK mark (HD mode only)
Displayed only when the selected clip is
marked OK.
4. Clip name
6. Date and starting time of recording
7. Recording format
8. Special recording information
If the selected clip was recorded in a special
recording mode, S&Q Motion (HD mode only),
Interval Rec, or Frame Rec, the mode is
displayed.
In SD mode, the number of partitions is
displayed after the name only if the selected clip
is a segmented one because its file size is
over 2GB.
For a clip name of 12 characters or longer, only
the first 5 and last 5 characters of the name are
displayed. To check the non-displayed block of
the name, press the jog dial to display the entire
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For a clip recorded in S&Q Motion mode,
[recording frame rate/playback frame rate] fps is
displayed to the right.
Copying Clips
You can copy clips on an SxS memory card to
another SxS memory card.
Each clip is copied with the same name to the
destination SxS memory card.
9. Timecode of the displayed frame
10. Timecode at the recording starting point
11. Timecode at the recording ending point
12. Duration of the clip
Notes
13. Recorded audio channels
• If there is another clip having the same name on
the destination SxS memory card, the clip is
copied under a name adding a single-digit
number in parentheses to the end of the original
clip name.
The parenthetical number is the minimum value
that does not exist in the destination memory
card.
Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/
from a Clip (HD Mode Only)
By adding the OK mark to clips, you can obtain a
thumbnail screen of only the marked clips when
you press the THUMBNAIL button.
Clips with the OK mark cannot be deleted or
divided. To delete or divide the clip, remove the
OK mark.
Examples:
ABCD0002(1) if ABCD0002 exists
ABCD0002(2) if ABCD0002(1) exists
ABCD0005(4) if ABCD0005(3) exists
• If parenthetical numbers (1) to (9) already exist
as the result of repeated copying, copying to
that card cannot be done any more.
• A warning message is displayed if there is not
sufficient space on the destination SxS memory
card. Replace the SxS memory card with one
with sufficient space.
• When copying an SxS memory card on which
multiple clips have been recorded, copying all
clips to the end may not be achieved, even if the
destination card has the same capacity as the
source card, depending on usage conditions,
memory characteristics, etc.
Adding the OK mark
1
2
Select “OK MARK ADD” from the Clip
Operation menu.
The CLIP INFO screen for the clip appears
and a confirmation message appears below
the index frame.
Select “Execute,” and press the jog dial.
The OK mark is applied to the selected clip.
Deleting the OK mark
For a clip already marked with OK, the Clip
Operation menu of the thumbnail screen permits
you to select “OK MARK DEL.”
Copying a specified clip
You can copy a clip selected on the thumbnail
screen to another SxS memory card.
1
Select “OK MARK DEL” from the Clip
Operation menu.
1
On the thumbnail screen of the current
memory card, select the clip you wish to
copy then press the jog dial.
The information screen for the selected clip
appears, and a confirmation message is
displayed below the index frame image.
The Clip Operation menu of the thumbnail
screen pops up.
2
To delete, select “Execute” then press
the jog dial.
2
Select “COPY CLIP” from the Clip
Operation menu.
The OK mark is deleted from the selected
clip.
The information screen of the selected clip
appears, and a confirmation message is
displayed below the index frame image.
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To cancel copying in progress
Press the CANCEL button.
3
To copy, select “Execute” then press the
jog dial.
Copying is canceled, and the OTHERS menu
screen is restored.
Copying begins.
An execution message and an in-progress bar are
displayed during copying.
When copying ends, the thumbnail screen is
restored.
When copying is completed
The completion message is displayed. When the
OTHERS menu screen is restored, press the
MENU button to exit Menu mode.
To cancel copying on the way
Press the CANCEL button.
Copying is canceled and the thumbnail screen is
restored.
To copy the clips and planning metadata files
simultaneously
Select “Clips&General” for “Copy All” in step 2
above.
All files in the General folder that contain
planning metadata on the SxS memory card are
copied simultaneously with the clips.
Copying clips collectively
By using the Setup menu, you can copy clips on
an SxS memory card collectively to another SxS
memory card.
If the memory card contains clips of both HD and
SD modes, only the clips of the currently selected
mode are copied. This may be convenient when
you wish to extract clips of the same mode only.
Deleting Clips
You can delete clips from the SxS memory card.
Note
An HD-mode clip marked OK cannot be deleted.
To delete the clip, first remove the OK mark (see
1
Press the MENU button when the
normal thumbnail screen is displayed
or in the Stop status.
Deleting a specified clip
2
Select “Clips” from “Copy All” of the
OTHERS menu.
You can delete a clip selected on the thumbnail
screen.
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Select the clip you wish to delete on the
thumbnail screen then press the jog
dial.
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The Clip Operation menu of the thumbnail
screen pops up.
Copy All
Plan.Metadata
A confirmation message is displayed.
Select “DELETE CLIP” from the Clip
Operation menu.
Copy All Clips?
Execute
The information screen for the selected clip
appears, and a confirmation message is
displayed below the index frame image.
C
ancel
3
Select “Execute.”
To delete, select “Execute” then press
the jog dial.
Copying begins.
The clip is deleted.
The status of progress is displayed during
copying.
The subsequent clips are shifted by one on the
thumbnail screen.
In HD mode, only the clips of HD mode are
copied.
In SD mode, only the clips of SD mode are
copied.
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This helps you to quickly cue up to a desired
scene in a clip of long duration.
Deleting clips collectively
By using the Setup menu, you can delete clips
from an SxS memory card collectively.
You can display the EXPAND CLIP screen by
selecting the clip on the thumbnail screen.
Notes
1
Select a clip on the thumbnail screen
then press the jog dial.
• If the memory card contains clips of both HD
and SD modes, only the clips of the currently
selected mode are deleted.
The corresponding Clip Operation menu
pops up.
• HD-mode clips marked OK are not deleted.
2
Select “EXPAND CLIP” from the Clip
Operation menu.
1
Press the MENU button when the
thumbnail screen of the clips to be
deleted is displayed.
The EXPAND CLIP screen appears for the
clip that you selected on the thumbnail
screen.
2
3
4
Select “All Clips DEL” from “Clip” of
the OTHERS menu.
EXPAND CLIP screen in HD mode
Select “Execute.”
In HD mode, thumbnail images of the first frames
of 12 blocks equal in duration of a clip are
displayed on the EXPAND CLIP screen.
A confirmation message is displayed.
Select “Execute” again.
Current frame number
Deleting begins.
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The status of progress is displayed during
deleting.
In HD mode, only the clips of HD mode are
deleted.
In SD mode, only the clips of SD mode are
deleted.
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Deleting is canceled, and the OTHERS menu
screen is restored.
1
2
When deleting is completed
Detailed information for the clip is displayed at
the bottom of the screen.
The items other than the following are the same as
those on the normal thumbnail screen:
The completion message displayed. When the
OTHERS menu screen is restored, press the
MENU button to exit Menu mode.
1. Frame information
The following icons show the marking for the
frame at the cursor.
Displaying the EXPAND CLIP
Screen
Index frame
In HD mode, the EXPAND CLIP screen permits
you to divide a clip into 12 blocks of equal
duration and show a thumbnail image of the first
frame of each block on the screen.
In SD mode, the EXPAND CLIP screen shows
the thumbnail images of the first frames of the
segment files only for a clip segmented because
its file size exceeded 2GB.
Frame with shot mark 1 added
S1
Frame with shot mark 2 added
S2
The same icons may also be displayed below the
thumbnail image of each frame. If the frame has
multiple markings, one of the icons is displayed,
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in the priority order of index frame, shot mark 1,
and shot mark 2.
Item
Function
SET INDEX PIC To specify the selected frame for
the index frame of the clip (page
2. Timecode indication
The timecode of the frame at the cursor is
displayed.
SHOT MARK1
ADD
To add shot mark 1 to the selected
frame (page 99)
SHOT MARK2
ADD
To add shot mark 2 to the selected
frame (page 99)
EXPAND CLIP screen in SD mode
In SD mode, the thumbnail images of the first
frames of segment files are displayed for a clip
segmented because its file size exceeded 2GB on
the EXPAND CLIP screen.
SHOT MARK1
DEL
To delete shot mark 1 from the
selected frame (page 99)
SHOT MARK2
DEL
To delete shot mark 2 from the
selected frame (page 99)
DIVIDE CLIP
To divide the clip into two clips at
the selected frame (page 100)
Current frame number
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SD mode
You can select “PAUSE” only on the EXPAND
CLIP screen in SD mode.
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When one or more shot marks are recorded for a
single clip in HD mode, the SHOT MARK screen
permits you to display only the marked frames as
the thumbnail images on the screen.
1
2
Detailed information for the clip is displayed at
the bottom of the screen.
The items other than the following are the same as
those on the normal thumbnail screen:
1
2
Select a clip on the thumbnail screen.
Press the jog dial.
1. Timecode indication
The timecode of the segmentation file at the
cursor is displayed.
The Clip Operation menu pops up.
3
Select “SHOT MARK,” “SHOT
MARK1,” or “SHOT MARK2.”
2. Duration
The duration of the segmentation file at the
cursor is displayed.
SHOT MARK: To display thumbnails only
of the frames marked with shot mark 1
and/or shot mark 2 recorded
SHOT MARK1: To display thumbnails only
of the frames marked with shot mark 1
SHOT MARK2: To display thumbnails only
of the frames marked with shot mark 2
Clip Operation menu on the EXPAND CLIP
screen
HD mode
When you select a frame on the EXPAND CLIP
screen and press the jog dial, the Clip Operation
menu pops up to enable further operations.
Item
Function
EXPAND
(COARSE)
To decrease the number of
partitions of the clip
EXPAND
(FINE)
To increase the number of
partitions of the clip
To set to Pause mode at the
selected frame
PAUSE
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SHOT MARK screen example
Adding a shot mark on the EXPAND CLIP
screen
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1
Select the frame to which you wish to
add a shot mark on the EXPAND CLIP
screen then press the jog dial.
S1
S1
S2
S1
S2
S1
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01:10:40:00
The Clip Operation menu pops up.
- - -
- - -
- - -
2
Select “SHOT MARK1 ADD” or
“SHOT MARK2 ADD” from the Clip
Operation menu.
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The information screen for the selected frame
appears, and a confirmation message is
displayed below the image.
1
The detailed information of the clip is displayed
at the bottom of the screen.
The items other than the following are the same as
those on the EXPAND CLIP screen:
3
Select “Execute.”
Deleting a shot mark
1. Timecode indication
You can delete shot marks on the EXPAND CLIP
The timecode of the frame at the cursor on the
SHOT MARK screen is displayed.
Clip Operation menu on the SHOT MARK
screen
1
Select a frame from which you wish to
delete the shot mark on the EXPAND
CLIP screen or the SHOT MARK
screen then press the jog dial.
When you select a frame on the SHOT MARK
screen and press the jog dial, the Clip Operation
menu pops up to permit you further operations.
The Clip Operation menu pops up.
Item
PAUSE
Function
To set to Pause mode at the selected
frame
2
Select the “SHOT MARK1 DEL” or
“SHOT MARK2 DEL” from the Clip
Operation menu.
SET INDEX PIC To specify the selected frame for the
index frame of the clip (page 99)
The information screen for the selected frame
appears and a confirmation message is
displayed below the image.
SHOT MARK1 To delete the shot mark 1 from the
DEL
selected frame (page 99)
SHOT MARK2 To delete the shot mark 2 from the
DEL
selected frame (page 99)
3
Select “Execute.”
DIVIDE CLIP
To divide the clip into two clips at
the selected frame (page 100)
Changing the Index Frame (HD
Mode Only)
Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (HD
Mode Only)
In HD mode, you can change the index frame of a
clip to another frame you selected on the
In HD mode, you can add shot marks to the clips
after recording or delete the recorded shot marks.
1
Select a frame to be the index frame on
the EXPAND CLIP screen or the SHOT
MARK screen then press the jog dial.
Clip Operations
99
2
3
Select “SET INDEX PIC” from the Clip
Operation menu.
The information screen of the selected frame
appears and a confirmation message is
displayed below the image.
Select “Execute.”
Note
Even if you specify a frame other than the top
frame for the index frame, playback always
begins from the top frame when you start it from
the thumbnail screen.
Dividing a Clip (HD Mode Only)
In HD mode, you can divide a clip into two
different clips at the frame you select on the
1
2
3
Select the frame at which the clip is to
be divided on the EXPAND CLIP
screen or the SHOT MARK screen then
press the jog dial.
The Clip Operation menu pops up.
Select “DIVIDE CLIP” from the Clip
Operation menu.
The information screen for the selected frame
appears, and a confirmation message is
displayed below the image.
Select “Execute.”
The selected and subsequent frames are
divided, creating two clips having different
names.
The title block (4 to 46 characters) of the original
clip name is carried on, continuing to the last
number on the memory card by the number (4
digits) of the clip.
Example: If you divide a clip named ABCD0002
into two clips under the condition where a
new clip will be named EFGH0100, clip
ABCD0100 and clip ABCD0101 are created.
Note
If the remaining space on the memory card is
insufficient for divided clips, a message
informing you of it appears.
Clip Operations
100
Status Displays
Showing the Status Screens
This camcorder provides status screens of five
kinds, permitting you to check the various
settings and statuses of this unit.
The status screens can also be displayed on an
external monitor.
Switching the status screens
Operating the jog dial switches the screens in
sequence.
Canceling the status screen display
For connections of an external monitor, see
Press the STATUS button again. The status
screen display is canceled.
(The status screen display is also canceled when
you change the operation mode of the
camcorder.)
Available status screens
• CAMERA status screen (page 102)
• AUDIO status screen (page 103)
• VIDEO status screen (page 104)
• BUTTON/REMOTE status screen (page 105)
• BATTERY/MEDIA status screen (page 105)
Activating the status screen display
Press the STATUS button.
Jog dial
MENU
A
SEL/SET
CANCEL
B
PICTURE PROF
TC/U-BIT/
STATUS DURATION
STATUS button
Note
When the expanded focus function is active, the
status screen display cannot be obtained. Release
the function then press the STATUS button.
Showing the Status Screens
101
Zebra: Zebra status
Display Contents
CAMERA Status Screen
1
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
of “Zebra1 Level” of the LCD/VF SET
menu is displayed at the right.
The settings and statuses related to image
shooting are displayed.
It shows “Off” when zebra is off or “2” is
selected for “Zebra Select.”
CA
W
M
ERA
1/5
hite Bal B: 12000K
A : 4700K
Gain L : 0dB
M: 9dB
2
This indication becomes “On” if you turn
zebra on with the ZEBRA button when “2”
or “Both” is selected for “Zebra Select” of
the LCD/VF SET menu.
It shows “Off” when zebra is off or “1” is
selected for “Zebra Select.”
PRST
:
3200K
peed: 70
H: 18dB
H
andle
Z
oom
S
Zebra1:
2:
O
O
n
f f
70%
Skin Tone
Pict ure Prof i l e
D
etai l
:
:
O
f f
PP1 STANDARD
White Bal: White balance status
Skin Tone Detail: Skin-tone detail status
The current status (On or Off) of “Setting” of
“Skin Tone Detail” of the P.PROFILE menu is
displayed.
Display Contents
B
The color temperature stored in white
memory B is indicated. The color
temperature of white memory B is detected/
stored when you execute the auto white
balance operation in Memory B mode.
Picture Profile: Picture Profile selection status
The selected Picture Profile number and name are
displayed. (If Picture Profile is off, “Off” is
displayed.)
A
The color temperature stored in white
memory A is indicated. The color
temperature of white memory A is
detected/stored when you execute the auto
white balance operation in Memory A
mode.
PRST
The color temperature set as the preset
white is indicated. The color temperature of
preset white can be changed using the
P.PROFILE menu.
Gain: GAIN switch settings
The gain values of the positions L, M, and H of
the GAIN switch assigned with the CAMERA
SET menu are displayed.
Handle Zoom Speed
This function does not operate at present.
CAMERA Status Screen
102
Headphones: Headphone output
The output audio channel(s) for the headphones
is(are) displayed. The “Monitor CH” setting of
the AUDIO SET menu is valid as-is.
AUDIO Status Screen
Speaker: Speaker output
Information regarding audio signals is displayed.
The output audio channel(s) for the built-in
speaker is(are) displayed. As the speaker is
monaural, the outputs are CH-1+CH-2 or CH-
3+CH-4 even in stereo mode.
With nonstereo settings, the “Monitor CH”
setting of the AUDIO SET menu is valid as-is.
AUDIO
CH-1
2/5
CH-2
oo
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
OVER
W
ind Fi l ter CH-1:
CH-2:
O
O
CH-1
CH-2
n
n
AGC Link
eadphones : CH-3 / CH-4
peaker CH-3+CH-4
:
Linked
H
S
EXT-1
EXT-2
:
CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4: Audio level meters
In E-E Display/Recording mode, the levels of the
CH-1 and CH-2 audio inputs (E-E audio levels)
are displayed.
In Playback mode, the playback audio levels of
CH-1/CH-2 or CH-3/CH-4 are displayed
according to the “Output CH” setting of the
AUDIO SET menu.
If audio input is fed in via the i.LINK (HDV/DV)
connector in Thumbnail Screen/Pause mode or in
external input recording, the input audio levels
are indicated. In this case, the channel indications
at the left of the meters are CH-1 and CH-2
regardless of the “Output CH” setting of the
AUDIO SET menu.
Wind Filter: Wind filter settings
The current settings of “Wind Filter CH-1” and
“Wind Filter CH-2” of the AUDIO SET menu are
displayed.
AGC Link: AGC link status
The “AGC Link” status (Linked or Separate) of
the AUDIO SET menu is displayed.
EXT–CH-1/CH-2: Audio input settings
The inputs to CH-1 and CH-2 according to the
“EXT CH Select” setting of the AUDIO SET
menu are displayed.
EXT CH Select Display
CH-1/CH-2
EXT-1
EXT-2
CH-1
CH-2
CH-1
EXT-1
EXT-2
CH-1
CH-2
AUDIO Status Screen
103
Display
Contents
SD HDMI P & HDV To output SD HDMI Progressive
signals from the HDMI OUT
connector and HDV streams
from the i.LINK(HDV/DV)
connector
VIDEO Status Screen
The information regarding video signals is
displayed.
SD HDMI i & HDV To output SD HDMI interlace
signals from the HDMI OUT
connector and HDV streams
from the i.LINK(HDV/DV)
connector
VIDEO
3/5
Video For
Rec ode
SDI / HD I / i .
onver ter
utput
m
at
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
1920x1080/59.94i
HQ
M
HD SDI & HDMI
To output HD SDI signals from
the SDI OUT connector and SD
HDMI interlace signals from the
HDMI OUT connector
M
L
I
NK I /
O
S
elect
SD HD
M
I
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&
HDV
D
o
w
n
C
P
Squeeze
(
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23.98
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59.94i 2-3
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P
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ual - Link
ual - Link Video Format
&
G
a
mma
Select
1920x1080/23.98PsF
P1 709 (800%)
SD SDI & HDMI i To output SD SDI signals from
the SDI OUT connector and SD
S-LOG LUT Select
:
Video Format: Video format setting
The video format set in “System” of the OTHERS
menu is displayed.
HDMI interlace signals from the
HDMI OUT connector
In HD mode, the horizontal resolution, frame rate,
and scan format are displayed.
In SD mode, the frame rate, scan format, and
aspect (SQ/EC) are displayed.
Down Converter: Down-converter setting of the
SD output (HD mode only)
The “Down Converter” setting (Squeeze, Edge
Crop, Letterbox) of the VIDEO SET menu is
displayed.
Rec Mode: Recording bit rate (HD mode only)
The bit rate (HQ or SP) of the video format set in
“System” of the OTHERS menu is displayed.
23.98P Output: 23.98P output mode
The “23.98P Output” setting (59.94i(2-3
PullDown) or 23.98PsF) of the VIDEO SET
menu is displayed.
SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select: Digital outputs
The “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” setting of
the VIDEO SET menu is displayed.
Dual-Link & Gamma Select: Dual-Link output
The “Dual-Link & Gamma Select” setting of the
VIDEO SET menu is displayed.
Display
Contents
HD SDI
To output HD SDI signals from
the SDI OUT connector
Dual-Link Video Format: Video format for Dual-
Link output
The video format of the signals fed from the HD
SD SDI
To output SD SDI signals from
the SDI OUT connector
HD HDMI
SD HDMI P
To output HD HDMI signals
from the HDMI OUT connector
SDI A/B (Dual-Link) connectors is displayed.
S-LOG LUT Select: MLUT setting for S-LOG
output
The “S-LOG LUT Select” setting of the VIDEO
To output SD HDMI Progressive
signals from the HDMI OUT
connector
SET menu is displayed.
SD HDMI i
To output SD HDMI interlace
signals from the HDMI OUT
connector
SD HDMI i &
DVCAM
To output SD HDMI interlace
signals from the HDMI OUT
connector and DVCAM streams
from the i.LINK(HDV/DV)
connector
HD HDMI & HDV To output HD HDMI signals
from the HDMI OUT connector
and HDV streams from the
i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector
VIDEO Status Screen
104
BUTTON/REMOTE Status
Screen
BATTERY/MEDIA Status
Screen
The functions assigned to the assignable buttons
and the status of the IR Remote Commander are
displayed.
The information on the battery pack and SxS
memory cards is displayed.
BATTERY/
Bat tery
M
EDIA
5/5
C
harge
C
ount 55
BUTTON/RE
Assign But ton
M
OTE
4/5
HDD
HDD
A
B
1:
2:
3:
4:
F
L
E
R
reeze
ast C l i p DEL
xpanded Focus
ec Review
ote
M
ix
5:
6:
7:
8:
F
O
O
reeze
ff
ff
M
ix
0
0
50
50
100
100
%
%
M
M
edia
edia
A
B
20
50
m
m
in
in
Li fe 100
Li fe 10
%
%
Rec Review
I R Re
m
:
On
Battery: Battery charge remaining
The remaining charge level of the mounted
battery pack is displayed.
Assign Button: Assignable button statuses
The functions assigned with “Assign Button” of
the OTHERS menu to the respective assignable
buttons are displayed.
Charge Count: Repeated charge times
The number of times that the mounted battery
pack has been charged is displayed.
IR Remote: IR Remote Commander status
The status (On: enabled, Off: disabled) of the IR
Remote Commander is displayed
HDD A/HDD B: Battery remaining of PHU-120R
units
When PHU-120R Professional Hard Disk units
are connected, the remaining power levels of the
batteries of the PHU-120R units connected via
the respective card slots are displayed.
Media A/Media B: Remaining space, available
recording time, and estimated service life
(rewriting limit)
The remaining space of the SxS memory cards in
the respective card slots is indicated on the
meters.
At the right, the available time for recording if
done at the current bit rate is displayed, in
minutes.
The time indication will be “- - min” if no SxS
memory card or an invalid card is in the slot.
If the card is write-protected, a
icon is shown
to the right of the time indication.
The Life value is displayed only for an SxS
memory card which supports the life value
indication. It indicates the estimated remaining
usable period of the card (virgin status as 100%).
If an alarm is generated, make a backup of the
card as soon as possible and replace it with a new
card.
BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen / BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen
105
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Overview of the Setup Menus
This camcorder permits you to make various
settings for recording and playback with Setup
menus on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.
Setup Menu Layers
The Setup menus can also be displayed on an
external monitor.
MENU
CAMERA SET
Auto Black Bal.
For connections of an external monitor, see
Gain Setup
Shutter
Slow Shutter
Color Bar Type
Flicker Reduce
Interval Rec
Frame Rec
P.Cache Rec
S&Q Motion
Rec Review
TLCS
Setup Menu Configuration
The following menu icons are displayed when
you press the MENU button, permitting you to
select the corresponding menus.
CAMERA SET menu
For setting the items related to recording other
The picture-quality items are set with the P.PROFILE
Shockless White
White Switch<B>
ATW Speed
Horizontal Inv.
Lens IF
AUDIO SET menu
AUDIO SET
VIDEO SET
Audio Input
Audio Output
VIDEO SET menu
For setting the items related to video outputs
Input Source Select
SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select
SDI/HDMI Out Display
Video Out Display
Down Converter
LCD/VF SET menu
For setting the items related to the displays on the
23.98P Output
00:00
Dual-Link & Gamma
Select
TC/UB SET menu
For setting the items related to timecodes and user
S-Log LUT Select
SDI Rec Control
LENS FILE menu
For setting the items related to lens files (page
LCD/VF SET
LCD
VF
121).
Peaking
Marker
Zebra
OTHERS menu
Display On/Off
TC/UB SET
Timecode
Users Bit
TC Format
(continues)
Overview of the Setup Menus
106
LENS FILE
OTHERS
Information
Operation
Setting
Basic Menu Operations
All Reset
This section covers basic operations for setting
the Setup menu items.
Camera Data
LUT Memory
3D-Link Mode
ND Adjustment
Time Zone
Clock Set
Menu controls
CANCEL button
Jog dial
Language
Assign Button
Tally
MENU button
Hours Meter
IR Remote
Battery Alarm
Battery INFO
Genlock
MENU
A
SEL/SET
CANCEL
B
PICTURE PROFILE
Trigger Mode
System
Clip
Copy All
Plan.Metadata
Network
Wi-Fi
Option
InstallOption
Remove Option
Format Media
Version
Version Up
S&Q dial
MENU button
To turn Menu mode to use Setup menus on/off.
Jog dial (SEL/SET dial)
When you turn the dial, the cursor moves up or
down, permitting you to select menu items or
setting values.
CANCEL button
To return to the previous layer of the menu. An
uncompleted change is canceled.
S&Q dial
When you hold the CANCEL button and press the
S&Q dial, the S&Q dial enters Jog Dial mode,
permitting you to select menu items or setting
values in the same manner as with the jog dial.
The S&Q dial returns to normal S&Q Dial mode
if you turn off the power of the camcorder or press
Basic Menu Operations
107
the S&Q dial while holding the CANCEL button
again.
CA
ME
RA
SET
A
uto
B
lack
Bal.
B
B
B
:
Gain Setup
Shut ter
Displaying the Setup menu
00:00
S
lo
Color
F l i cker Reduce
w
S
hutter
Press the MENU button.
B
ar ype
T
Mul t i
The menu icons appear on the screen.
B
Displayed when there are more
menu items beneath. (v shown at
the top indicates that there are
more menu items above.)
The cursor is displayed on the icon of the menu
used last, and the corresponding menu item
selection area is displayed to the right.
Menu item selection area
• A B symbol is displayed to the right of any item
that has subitems.
Example: When the cursor is located at
(CAMERA SET menu icon)
• The current setting value is displayed to the
right of an item that has no subitems.
Menu icon
• To return to the previous layer, select
.
CA
MERA
SET
A
uto
B
lack
Bal.
B
B
B
:
Gain Setup
Shut ter
3
Turn the jog dial to set the cursor to the
menu item you wish to set then press the
dial to proceed.
00:00
S
lo
Color
F l i cker Reduce
w
S
hutter
B
ar ype
T
Mul t i
B
The setting area appears to the right of the
menu item selection area, and the cursor
moves to the top of its subitems.
Menu item selection area
Note
CA
ME
RA
SET
When the camcorder is in EXPANDED FOCUS
operated. Press the EXPANDED FOCUS button
to release the mode.
A
uto
B
lack
B
al.
Low
Mid
High : 12dB
:
:
0dB
6dB
B
B
B
:
Gain Setup
Shut ter
00:00
S
lo
Color
F l i cker Reduce
w
S
B
hutter
ar ype
T
Mul t i
B
Setting the Setup menus
Setting area
• The subitems and their current values are
displayed.
• To return to the previous layer, select
press the CANCEL button.
1
2
Rotate the jog dial to set the cursor to
the icon of the menu you wish to set.
, or
The selectable menu items are displayed in
the menu item selection area to the right of
the icon.
When you select an item that has no subitems
and to be only On /Off or switched, the
choices are displayed to the right of the item.
In this case, proceed to step 5.
Press the jog dial.
The cursor moves to the menu item selection
area.
The menu item selection area can show 7
lines at maximum. When all the selectable
items cannot be displayed at one time, you
can scroll the display up or down by moving
the cursor.
A triangle appears at the upper or lower right
corner of the menu item selection area to
indicate that scrolling is enabled.
Basic Menu Operations
108
temporarily disappears, and a confirmation
message is displayed. Following the instructions
of message, specify whether to execute or cancel.
Example
CA
MER
A
SET
A
uto
B
lack
Bal.
B
B
B
:
B
Entering a character string
Gain Setup
Shut ter
00:00
When you select an item for which a character
string, such as a time value or filename, is to be
specified, the input area for the character string is
highlighted, and “SET” appears at the right end.
S
lo
Color
F l i cker Reduce
w
S
hutter
Multi
75%
100%
B
ar ype
T
Choices
LENS FILE
4
For the item that has subitems, turn the
jog dial to set the cursor to the subitem
you wish to set then press the dial to
proceed.
Display
M
ode
ory
ory
:
D
ate&T
i
me
B
B
B
I nf ormat i on
pera t ion
Set t i ng
R
S
R
S
F
F
eca l l
tore
eca l l
t ore
M
Mem
S
S
em
O
xS
00:00
1
2
3
xS
i l e
i l e
N
S
a
me
:
:
0123456789abcdef SET
ory
The available values of the selected subitems
are displayed, and the cursor moves to the
current value.
ource
M
e
m
1
Select characters by turning the jog dial
then press the dial to proceed.
CA
MERA
SET
18dB
12dB
9dB
The cursor moves to the next column.
A
uto
B
lack
B
al.
Low
Mid
:
:
B
B
B
:
Gain Setup
Shut ter
Perform setting in the same manner up
to the last column/digit.
High : 6dB
3dB
00:00
S
lo
Color
F l i cker Reduce
w
S
B
hutter
ar ype
T
Mul t i
0dB
B
-
3dB
The cursor moves to “SET.”
Available value area
Press the jog dial.
The setting is completed.
• The available value area can show 7 lines at
maximum. When all the selectable values
cannot be displayed at one time, you can
scroll the display up or down by moving the
cursor.
A triangle appears at the upper or lower
right corner of the available value area to
indicate that scrolling is enabled.
Terminating the menu operation
Press the MENU button.
The normal camera picture is resumed.
• For items having a wide range of available
values (example: –99 to +99), the available
value area is not displayed. The current
setting is highlighted instead, indicating
that the setting is ready for change.
5
Select the desired value by turning the
jog dial then press the dial to make the
setting.
The setting is changed, and the new setting is
displayed.
When you select “Execute” for an execution
item, the corresponding function is executed.
For an item that requires your confirmation
When you select an item that you must confirm
before execution in step 3, the menu display
Basic Menu Operations
109
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).
Note
The items and setting values that cannot be selected at the time depending on the version of the camcorder,
the input or output statuses and the setting status of other menu items, are shaded.
CAMERA SET Menu
CAMERA SET
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Execute/Cancel Select “Execute” to start the automatic black balance
Auto Black
Bal.
adjustment.
Adjusting the
black balance
automatically
Low
–3 / 0 / 3 / 6 / 9 /12 /18 dB
Mid
–3 / 0 / 3 / 6 / 9 /12 /18 dB
High
–3 / 0 / 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 / 18 dB
Mode
Set the gain level to be used when the switch is set to the L
position.
Gain Setup
Assigning gain
levels to the three
GAIN switch
positions
Set the gain level to be used when the switch is set to the M
position.
Set the gain level to be used when the switch is set to the H
position.
Select modes of the Electronic Shutter.
Shutter
Speed / Angle / ECS
Specifying
operating
Shutter Speed
Set the shutter speed when Speed mode is selected.
conditions of the
electrical shutter
1/100
The available setting values vary depending on the frame rate
Shutter Angle
Set the shutter angle when Angle mode is selected.
11.25º / 22.5º / 45º / 72º / 86.4º /
90º / 144º / 150º / 172.8º /180º /
216.0º
When the frame rate is set to a value in the range of 1 to 16 in
Slow & Quick Motion mode, you cannot select 72º, 86.4º, 144º,
150º, 172.8º, and 216.0º.
ECS Frequency
Set the ECS frequency when ECS mode is selected.
60.00
The available setting values vary depending on the frame rate
of the video format selected.
Setting
On / Off
Turn Slow Shutter mode on/off.
Slow Shutter
Setting the
Slow Shutter mode
Number of Frames
Set the number of frames to accumulate.
2 to 8
Multi / 75% / 100%
Select the type of color bars displayed when you press the
BARS/CAM button.
Multi: To output multiformat color bars
75%: To output 75% color bars
Color Bar Type
Selecting the types
of color bar
100%: To output 100% color bars
Setup Menu List
110
CAMERA SET
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Mode Set the operation of the Flicker-Reduction function.
Flicker Reduce
Setting Flicker
Compensation
Auto / On / Off
On: To always activate it
Auto: To automatically activate it when flicker is detected.
Off: To not activate it
Frequency
50 Hz / 60 Hz
Setting
Set to the power supply frequency of the light source causing
flicker.
Turn the Interval Recording function on/off.
Interval Rec
Setting the Interval
Recording
On / Off
Interval Time
Set the interval of recording in Interval Recording.
function
1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 sec
1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 min
1 to 4/6/12/24 hour
Number of Frames
1 / 3 / 6 / 9 or
Set the number of frames to be recorded at a time in Interval
Recording.
2 / 6 /12 (HQ 1280/59.94P,
HQ 1280/50P)
Setting
On / Off
Turn the Frame Recording function on/off.
Frame Rec
Setting the Frame
Recording
Number of Frames
1 / 3 / 6 / 9 or
Set the number of frames to be recorded at a time in Frame
Recording.
function
2 / 6 /12 (HQ 1280/59.94P,
HQ 1280/50P)
Setting
On / Off
Turn the Picture Cache Recording function on/off.
P.Cache Rec
Setting the Picture
Cache Recording
function
Rec Time
0-2sec / 2-4sec / 4-6sec /
6-8sec / 8-10sec /13-15sec
Set the time to cache video in the picture cache memory (the
time to a point where recording is to start when you press a
recording start button in Picture Cache Recording).
On Format
Country: NTSC Area/NTSC(J)
Area
Set the recording video format in Slow & Quick Motion
recording.
S&Q Motion
Setting the S&Q
Motion function
HQ 1920/29.97P
HQ 1920/23.98P
HQ 1280/59.94P
HQ 1280/29.97P
HQ 1280/23.98P
Country: PAL Area
HQ 1920/25P
HQ 1280/50P
HQ 1280/25P
S&Q Ratio
Set the recording frame rate in Slow & Quick Motion
recording.
With “On Format” at HQ 1920/
29.97P, HQ 1920/23.98P (NTSC)
1 to 30
With “On Format” at HQ 1280/
59.94P, HQ 1280/29.94P, HQ
1280/23.98P (NTSC)
1 to 60 (30)
With “On Format” at HQ 1920/25P
(PAL)
1 to 25
With “On Format” at HQ 1280/
50P, HQ 1280/25P (PAL)
1 to 50 (25)
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CAMERA SET
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
3 sec / 10 sec / Clip Set the time to play the last recorded clip using the Rec-
Rec Review
Setting the
Review function.
3 sec: Last 3 seconds
10 sec: Last 10 seconds
Clip: Entire duration of the clip
playback time for
Rec-Review
Level
+1.0 / +0.5 / 0 / –0.5 / –1.0
Set the target level (to make brighter or darker) of auto iris
control in TLCS. (This setting also affects the gain control in
AGC mode and shutter-speed control in Auto Shutter mode.)
+1.0: Approx. one stop further open
+0.5: Approx. half a stop further open
0: Standard
TLCS
Setting the Total
Level Control
System (auto
adjustment system
of gain, iris and
shutter)
–0.5: Approx. half a stop further closed
–1.0: Approx. one stop further closed
Note
Mode
Set the auto iris control mode in TLCS.
Backlight: Backlight mode to reduce darkening of the center
subject against lights
Standard: Standard mode
Spotlight: Spotlight mode to reduce blown-out highlights on
the center subject in the spotlight
The auto iris
control function
does not operate at
present.
Backlight / Standard /
Spotlight
Speed
–99 to +99 (+50)
AGC
Set the tracing speed of TLCS control.
Turn the AGC (Auto Gain Control) function on/off.
Set the maximum gain in AGC.
On / Off
AGC Limit
3 / 6 / 9 / 12 / 18 dB
AGC Point
F2.8 / F4 / F5.6
Set the iris point for switching to auto-iris and auto-shutter
control when AGC is on.
Auto Shutter
Turn the Auto Shutter control function on/off.
On / Off
A.SHT Limit
1/100
Set the maximum shutter speed in Auto Shutter control.
1/150
1/200
1/250
A.SHT Point
F5.6 / F8 / F11 / F16
Set the iris point for switching auto-iris and auto-shutter
control when Auto Shutter is on.
Off / 1 / 2 / 3
ATW / MEM
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Select the speed of change in white balance when the white
balance mode is switched.
Set to “Off” to instantly change the white balance.
Select a larger number to change the white balance more
slowly through interpolation.
Shockless
White
Setting the
shockless white
balance
Select the mode (ATW or Memory B) selected at the B
position of the WHITE BALANCE switch.
White Switch
<B>
Setting for the
WHITE
BALANCE switch
Set the tracing speed of ATW.
The larger the number you set, the speed becomes faster.
ATW Speed
Setting for Auto
Tracing White
Balance
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CAMERA SET
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
On / Off
Set to “On” to horizontally invert the image.
Horizontal Inv.
Setting the image
inversion function
Type C / Type A / Off
Select the appropriate lens interface in advance before
attaching a lens.
Lens IF
Selecting the lens
Type C: For lenses with a Cooke-type connector and those
supplied with the PMW-F3K
interface
Type A: For lenses with a ARRI-type connector
Off: For other lenses
AUDIO SET Menu
AUDIO SET
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
TRIM CH-1
Finely adjust the sensitivity of channel 1 of microphone input
Audio Input
Setting for audio
inputs
–20 dBu to –65 dBu (–41 dBu) in steps of 3 dB in Manual audio adjustment mode.
TRIM CH-2 Finely adjust the sensitivity of channel 2 of microphone input
–20 dBu to –65 dBu (–41 dBu) in steps of 3 dB in Manual audio adjustment mode.
Limiter
Turn the audio limiter on/off.
On / Off
MIC AGC
Select the sensitivity of the microphone inputs.
High / Low
AGC Link
Linked / Separated
Select the gain link condition when the audio level adjustment
is in AGC mode.
Linked: To vary the CH-1 gain and the CH-2 gain in
synchronization.
Separated: To vary the CH-1 gain and the CH-2 gain
independently according to the respective levels.
1KHz Tone
On / Off
Turn the 1-kHz reference tone signal on/off.
Turn the wind filter for channel 1 on/off.
Turn the wind filter for channel 2 on/off.
Wind Filter CH-1
On / Off
Wind Filter CH-2
On / Off
EXT CH Select
CH-1
CH-1: To record channel 1 audio input on both channels 1
and 2.
CH-1/CH-2
It is recommended to set the AUDIO SELECT (AUTO/
MANUAL) switch and AUDIO LEVEL control for CH-2
(page 56) as well as the above TRIM CH-2 to the same
conditions as those for CH-1.
CH-1/CH-2: To record channel 1 and channel 2 inputs on the
respective channels.
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AUDIO SET
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Monitor CH
Select the audio channel(s) to be fed to the headphones and
the built-in speaker.
CH-1/CH-2 (CH-3/CH-4): Stereo
CH-1+CH-2 (CH-3+CH-4): Mix
CH-1 (CH-3): CH-1 (CH-3) only
CH-2 (CH-4): CH-2 (CH-4) only
Audio Output
Setting for audio
outputs
CH-1/CH-2 (CH-3/CH-4)
CH-1+CH-2 (CH-3+CH-4)
CH-1 (CH-3)
CH-2 (CH-4)
(
): with “Output CH” set to “CH-3/CH-4”
Output CH
CH-1/CH-2
CH-3/CH-4
Select audio output channels from either channels 1 and 2 or
channels 3 and 4.
Alarm Level
Set the alarm sound volume.
0 to 7 (4)
Beep
Select whether or not to sound a beep upon each operation.
On / Off
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VIDEO SET Menu
VIDEO SET
Menu items
Setting values
Contents
Camera / i.LINK
Select video and audio signal for the input source.
Camera: Camera image
Input Source
Select
i.LINK: HDV/DVCAM input via the i.LINK(HDV/DV)
connector
Setting the input
source
Note
DVCAM input is for display only and cannot be recorded.
• When “Dual-Link & Gamma
Select” is not set to “Off”
With a video format of HQ 1920/
HQ 1440/HQ 1280:
HD SDI
HD SDI: To output HD SDI signals from the SDI OUT
connector.
SD SDI: To output SD SDI signals from the SDI OUT
connector
HD HDMI: To output HD HDMI signals from the HDMI
OUT connector
SDI/HDMI/
i.LINK I/O
Select
Selecting input/
output signals for
the connectors
SD SDI
HD HDMI
SD HDMI P
SD HDMI P: To output SD HDMI Progressive signals from
the HDMI OUT connector
SD HDMI i
SD HDMI i: To output SD HDMI interlace signals from the
HDMI OUT connector
SD HDMI i & DVCAM
With a video format of SP 1440:
HD SDI
SD HDMI i & DVCAM: To output SD HDMI interlace
signals from the HDMI OUT connector and DVCAM
streams from the i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector
HD HDMI & HDV: To output HD HDMI signals from the
HDMI OUT connector and HDV streams from the
i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector
SD HDMI P & HDV: To output SD HDMI Progressive
signals from the HDMI OUT connector and HDV streams
from the i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector
SD SDI
HD HDMI & HDV
SD HDMI P & HDV
SD HDMI i & HDV
SD HDMI i & DVCAM
With a video format of DVCAM:
SD SDI
SD HDMI i & DVCAM
SD HDMI i & HDV: To output SD HDMI interlace signals
from the HDMI OUT connector and HDV streams from
the i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector
HD SDI & HDMI: To output HD SDI signals from the SDI
OUT connector and SD HDMI interlace signals from the
HDMI OUT connector.
SD SDI & HDMI i: To output SD SDI signals from the SDI
OUT connector and SD HDMI interlace signals from the
HDMI OUT connector.
• When “Dual-Link & Gamma
Select” is set to “Off”
With a video format of HQ 1920/
HQ 1440/HQ 1280:
HD SDI & HDMI
SD SDI & HDMI i
HD HDMI
SD HDMI P
SD HDMI i
Notes
• No signal is output from the SDI OUT connector with any
setting other than “HD SDI” and “SD SDI.”
• Slow & Quick Motion mode cannot be used with a setting
for inputting/outputting a DVCAM stream.
SD HDMI i & DVCAM
With a video format of SP 1440:
HD SDI & HDMI
SD SDI & HDMI i
HD HDMI & HDV
SD HDMI P & HDV
SD HDMI i & HDV
SD HDMI i & DVCAM
With a video format of DVCAM:
SD SDI & HDMI i
SD HDMI i & DVCAM
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VIDEO SET
Menu items
Setting values
Contents
On / Off
Set whether to add the same menus and status indications as
those on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen to the output
signals from the SDI OUT and HDMI OUT connectors.
SDI/HDMI Out
Display
Setting the
character
information for
digital outputs
Note
On the thumbnail, EXPAND CLIP and SHOT MARK
screens, the same menus and status indications as those on the
LCD monitor/viewfinder screen are displayed regardless of
the setting of this item.
On / Off
Set whether to add the same menus and status indications as
those on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen to the output
signal from the VIDEO OUT connector.
Video Out
Display
Setting the
character
information for the
composite output
Note
On the thumbnail, EXPAND CLIP and SHOT MARK
screens, the same menus and status indications as those on the
LCD monitor/viewfinder screen are displayed regardless of
the setting of this item.
Squeeze / Letterbox / Edge
Crop
Set the output mode (aspect) for SD signals
Squeeze: To horizontally reduce a 16:9 picture to output a 4:3
picture
Letterbox: To mask the upper and lower areas of a 4:3 picture
to display a 16:9 picture in the center of the screen
Edge Crop: To cut the both sides of a 16:9 picture to output a
4:3 picture
Down
Converter
Selecting the
operation mode of
the down converter
59.94i (2-3PullDown)/
23.98PsF
Select the video output format when the video format is HQ
1920/23.98P or HQ 1440/23.98P (invalid with video formats
other than HQ 1920/23.98P and HQ 1440/23.98P).
23.98P Output
Selecting Output
mode
Off / 1.5G YPbPr422 & Video Set the output from the HD SDI A/B connectors.
Off: No signal output
Dual-Link &
Gamma Select
Setting the dual-
link output
1.5G YPbPr422 & Video: To output 1.5G Dual-Link HD-SDI
signal using both the A and B connectors.
Note
The following choices become available when the CBK-
RGB01 RGB and S-LOG Output Option is installed.
1.5G RGB444 & Video
1.5G RGB444 & S-Log
3G YPbPr422 & Video
3G RGB444 & Video
3G RGB444 & S-Log
Off /
Select the MLUT (Monitor Look Up Table) to be applied to
the video signals with S-LOG except for the signals of Dual-
Link output (signals recorded on the camcorder, and signals
output from the SDI output, HDMI output, Video output, and
i-LINK output)
Off: MLUT not applied (original S-LOG is output)
709 (800%): Gamma 709 with 800% dynamic range
HG8009G40: Hypergamma with 800% dynamic range
HG8009G33: Hypergamma with 800% dynamic range
709 (180%): Gamma 709 with 800% dynamic range
S-LOG LUT
Select
Setting the MLUT
P1: 709 (800%) /
P2: HG8009G40 /
P3: HG8009G33 /
P4: 709 (180%) /
U1: 709 (180%) /
U2: 709 (180%) /
U3: 709 (180%) /
U4: 709 (180%) /
U5: 709 (180%)
for S-LOG output
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VIDEO SET
Menu items
Setting values
Contents
Off / HD SDI Remote I/F
To turn the function to enabling recording synchronized with
this camcorder.
SDI Rec
Control
HD SDI Remote I/F: To feed a REC trigger signal to a
recorder connected to the SDI OUT and HD SDI A/B
connectors.
Setting the
synchronized
recording
LCD/VF SET Menu
LCD/VF SET
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Color
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Contrast
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Brightness
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Backlight
High / Low
Mode
Color / B&W
Adjust the color of pictures on the LCD monitor.
Adjust the contrast of pictures on the LCD monitor.
Adjust the brightness of pictures on the LCD monitor.
Select the brightness of the viewfinder backlight.
LCD
Adjusting the LCD
monitor
VF
Setting the
viewfinder
Select the display mode of the viewfinder in E-E Display/
Recording mode.
Color: Color mode
B&W: Monochrome mode
Contrast
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Brightness
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Power
Auto / On
Adjust the contrast of pictures on the viewfinder screen.
Adjust the brightness of pictures on the viewfinder screen.
Set the condition to turn the viewfinder on.
Auto: To turn it on when the LCD monitor is closed or rotated
to the upside-down position
On: To keep it on regardless of the status of the LCD monitor
Color
White / Red / Yellow / Blue
Level
High / Mid / Low
Select the color of the peaking signal.
Peaking
Setting the peaking
function for the
LCD monitor/
viewfinder
Set the level of the peaking signal.
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LCD/VF SET
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Setting Turn all marker indications on/off in combination.
On / Off
Marker
Setting the
markers added to
pictures on the
LCD monitor/
viewfinder screen
Safety Zone
On / Off
Turn the safety marker on/off.
Safety Area
80% / 90% / 92.5% / 95%
Select the size (ratio to the entire screen) of the safety zone
marker.
Center Marker
Turn the center marker on/off.
On / Off
Aspect Marker
Select the aspect marker.
Line / Mask / Off
Line: To show white lines
Mask: To lower the video signal level of areas outside the
marker range.
Off: To not display
Aspect Select
Select the ratio of the aspect marker.
4:3 / 13:9 / 14:9 / 15:9 / 1.66:1 /
1.85:1 / 2.35:1 / 2.4:1
Aspect Mask
When “Aspect Marker” is “Mask,” select the brightness of
90% / 80% / 70% / 60% / 50% / images outside the aspect marker.
40% / 30% / 20% / 10% / 0%
Guide Frame
Turn the guide frame marker on/off.
On / Off
Zebra Select
1 / 2 / Both
Select the zebra pattern(s) to be displayed.
1: To display zebra 1 only
Zebra
Setting the zebra
2: To display zebra 2 only
pattern
Both: To display both zebra 1 and zebra 2
Zebra1 Level
Set the display level of zebra 1.
50 to 107 (70)
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LCD/VF SET
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Video Level Warnings
On / Off
Turn the warning indication to be displayed when the picture
is too bright or too dark on/off.
Display On/Off
Selecting the items
to be displayed on
the LCD monitor/
viewfinder screen
Brightness Display
On / Off
Turn the numeric indication to show the picture brightness on/
off.
Histogram Display
On / Off
Turn the histogram indication to show the level distribution of
the picture on/off.
Lens Info
Meter / Feet / Off
Select the depth-of-field indication.
Meter: To indicate in meters
Feet: To indicate in feet
Off: To not indicate
Zoom Position
Number / Bar / Off
Select the type of zoom position indication.
Number: Indication with a number
Bar: Indication with a bar
Off: To not display
Audio Level Meter
Turn the audio level meter indication on/off.
On / Off
Timecode
On / Off
Turn the time data (timecode, user bits, duration) indication
on/off.
Battery Remain
On / Off
Turn the battery remaining/DC input voltage indication on/
off.
Media Remain
Turn the media remaining indication on/off.
On / Off
TLCS Mode
Turn the TLCS mode indication on/off.
On / Off
White Balance Mode
Turn the white balance mode indication on/off.
On / Off
Picture Profile/S-Log
On / Off
Turn the Picture Profile indication and S-Log indication on/
off.
Filter Position
Turn the ND filter setting indication on/off.
On / Off
Iris Position
Turn the iris setting indication on/off.
On / Off
Gain Setting
dB / ISO / Off
Select the type of gain setting indication.
dB: To indicate in dB
ISO: To indicate in an ISO value
Off: To not display
Shutter Setting
Turn the shutter mode and speed indication on/off.
On / Off
Rec Mode
On / Off
Turn the special recording mode (Frame Rec, Interval Rec,
S&Q Motion) indication on/off.
Video Format
Turn the video format indication on/off.
On / Off
5600K CC
On / Off
Turn the electric color compensation filter indication on/off.
Turn the S-LOG MLUT indication on/off.
Note
The 3D-Link
S-Log LUT Select
Mode does not
operate at present.
On / Off
3D-Link Mode
On / Off
Turn the 3D-Link operation mode indication on/off when 3D-
Link is enabled.
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TC/UB SET Menu
TC/UB SET
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Mode
Preset / Regen / Clock
Set the timecode mode.
Timecode
Setting the
timecode
Preset: To start the timecode from the specified value
Regen (regeneration): To continue the timecode from that of
the previous clip
Clock: To use the current clock time as the timecode
Run
Rec Run / Free Run
Set the running mode when the timecode mode is set to
“Preset.”
Rec Run: The timecode advances only in recording mode.
Free Run: The timecode keeps advancing regardless of
recording.
Setting
Reset
Set the timecode to a desired value.
Select “SET” to finish the setting.
Select “Execute” to reset the timecode to 00:00:00:00.
Execute / Cancel
TC Out
Auto / Generator
Select the timecode output.
Auto: To output the timecode generator value during
recording, and the timecode reader value during playback.
Generator: To output the timecode generator value during
recording or playback.
Mode
Fix / Date
Set the user bit mode.
Fix: To use a desired fixed value as the user bits
Date: To use the current date
Users Bit
Setting the user
bits
Setting
DF / NDF
Set the user bits to a desired value.
Set the timecode format.
DF: Drop frame
TC Format
Setting the
NDF: Non drop frame
timecode format
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LENS FILE Menu
LENS FILE
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Lens Name
Manufacturer
Serial Number
Version
The model name of the lens is displayed.
The manufacturer of the lens is displayed.
The serial number of the lens is displayed.
The version of the lens is displayed.
Information
Displaying the
information for the
attached lens
(serial lenses only)
Display Mode
Date&Time / Model Name /
Lens Name
Set the mode of the display for lens file selection.
Date&Time: To display the date and time when the lens files
have been stored.
Operation
Operating lens
files
Model Name: To display the name of the device with which
the lens files have been stored.
Lens Name: To display the name of the lens.
Recall Memory
Execute/Cancel
Select “Execute” to retrieve a lens file from the built-in
memory.
Store Memory
Execute/Cancel
Select “Execute” to store a lens file in the built-in memory.
Recall SxS
Execute/Cancel
Select “Execute” to retrieve a lens file from an SxS memory
card.
Store SxS
Select “Execute” to store a lens file in an SxS memory card.
Execute/Cancel
File Name
No Offset
Set the filename (max. 16 characters) of the lens file being
selected. Turn the jog dial to select a character then push the
dial to proceed.
Selectable characters: a to z (lower case), A to Z (upper case),
0 to 9, space, and the following characters:
!#$%&’()*+,-./:;<=>@[¥]~
File Source
The file number of the file being selected is displayed.
Auto Recall
Off / On (Lens Name) / On
(Serial Number)
Specify whether to automatically retrieve the lens file for the
mounted lens that supports serial communication.
Off: To not use
On (Lens Name): To retrieve the lens file corresponding to the
model name of the lens and reflect the contents of the file.
On (Serial Number): To retrieve the lens file corresponding to
the model name and serial number of the lens and reflect
the contents of the file. (If the lens does not support serial
number communication, the file corresponding with the
model name is retrieved.)
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LENS FILE
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Reset Setting
Select “Execute” to clear the lens compensation data to the
Setting
Execute/Cancel
factory-set values.
Performing
adjustments for a
lens file
Flare R
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set an R flare level in the lens file.
Flare G
Set a G flare level in the lens file.
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Flare B
Set a B flare level in the lens file.
–99 to +99 ( 0)
White Offset R
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set an R white balance compensation value in the lens file.
Set a B white balance compensation value in the lens file.
White Offset B
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Shading R H SAW
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set an R horizontal SAW white shading compensation value
in the lens file.
Shading R H PARA
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set an R horizontal PARA white shading compensation value
in the lens file.
Shading R V SAW
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set an R vertical SAW white shading compensation value in
the lens file.
Shading R V PARA
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set an R vertical PARA white shading compensation value in
the lens file.
Shading G H SAW
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set a G horizontal SAW white shading compensation value in
the lens file.
Shading G H PARA
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set a G horizontal PARA white shading compensation value
in the lens file.
Shading G V SAW
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set a G vertical SAW white shading compensation value in
the lens file.
Shading G V PARA
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set a G vertical PARA white shading compensation value in
the lens file.
Shading B H SAW
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set a B horizontal SAW white shading compensation value in
the lens file.
Shading B H PARA
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set a B horizontal PARA white shading compensation value
in the lens file.
Shading B V SAW
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set a B vertical SAW white shading compensation value in
the lens file.
Shading B V PARA
–99 to +99 ( 0)
Set a B vertical PARA white shading compensation value in
the lens file.
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OTHERS Menu
OTHERS
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Execute/Cancel
Select “Execute” to reset the camcorder to the factory status.
All Reset
Resetting to the
factory status
Store
Execute/Cancel
Recall
Execute/Cancel
Store
Execute/Cancel
Recall
Select “Execute” to store the setting values in an SxS memory
card.
Camera Data
Storing/recalling
the menu settings
Select “Execute” to retrieve the setting values from an SxS
memory card.
Select “Execute” to store five user LUT data on an SxS
memory card collectively.
LUT Memory
Storing/recalling
user LUT data
Select “Execute” to recall five user LUT data from an SxS
memory card collectively.
Execute/Cancel
Off / Main(L) / Sub(R)
Set the 3D-Link operation mode.
Off: 3D-Link is not used.
Main (L): To control the sub unit (for left).
Sub (R): To be controlled by the main unit (for right).
3D-Link Mode
Setting the 3D-
Link mode
Note
3D-Link Mode
does not operate at
present.
ND Clear
0 to 999
Adjust the user adjustment value when the ND filter is set to
“Clear.”
ND
Adjustment
Setting the
sensitivity of ND
filter
ND 1(1/8)
0 to 999
Adjust the user adjustment value when the ND filter is set to
“ND 1 (1/8).”
ND 2(1/64)
0 to 999
Adjust the user adjustment value when the ND filter is set to
“ND 2 (1/64).”
Note
ND Adjustment
does not operate at
present.
UTC –12:00 to +14:00
(UTC)
Set the time-zone difference from UTC in steps of 30
minutes.
Time Zone
Setting the time
difference
Date/Time
Set the current time and date.
Clock Set
Setting the built-in
clock
12H/24H
12H / 24H
Select the display mode of time.
12H: 12-hour mode
24H: 24-hour mode
Date Mode
Select the display mode of the date.
YYMMDD / MMDDYY /
DDMMYY
YYMMDD: In sequence of year, month, day
MMDDYY: In sequence of month, day, year
DDMMYY: In sequence of day, month, year
English / Chinese / Japanese
English: To display in English
Chinese: To display in Chinese
Japanese: To display in Japanese
Language
Selecting the
language for
menus and
messages
Note
“Japanese” is effective only on messages for warning and
caution. The menus and status indications do not change.
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OTHERS
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
<1> to <8> Assign a function to the ASSIGN button of the corresponding
Off / Marker / Last Clip DEL / number.
ATW / ATW Hold / Rec Review Marker: For turning the markers on/off
Assign Button
Assigning
functions to the
assignable buttons
/ Rec / Picture Cache / Freeze
Mix / Expanded Focus /
Last Clip DEL: For deleting the last recorded clip
ATW: For turning ATW on/off
Spotlight / Backlight / IR
Remote / Shot Mark1 / Shot
ATW Hold: For holding the ATW value
Rec Review: For starting a Rec Review
Mark2 / VF Mode / BRT Disp / Rec: For starting/stopping recording
Histogram / Lens Info / OK
Mark / LCD /VF Adjust
Picture Cache: For turning picture caching on/off
Freeze Mix: For executing Freeze Mix
Expanded Focus: For turning Expanded Focus on/off
Spotlight: For selecting TLCS Spotlight mode
Backlight: For selecting TLCS Backlight mode
IR Remote: For activating/deactivating the IR Remote
Commander
<1> Lens Info
<2> BRT Disp
<3> Histogram
<4> Rec
<5> Rec
<6> Off
<7> Off
<8> Off
Shot Mark1: For adding shot mark 1 (HD mode only)
Shot Mark2: For adding shot mark 2 (HD mode only)
VF Mode: For switching between color and monochrome
modes of the viewfinder
BRT Disp: For turning the brightness level indication on/off
Histogram: For turning the histogram indication on/off
Lens Info: For turning the depth-of-field indication on/off
OK Mark: For adding an OK mark (HD mode only, not valid
in thumbnail display/playback status)
LCD/VF Adjust: For turning the brightness/contrast level bar
indication on/off
Off: No function
Front
High / Low / Off
Set the brightness of the tally lamp on the front.
High: To brighten the lamp
Tally
Setting the tally
Low: To dim the lamp
lamps
Off: To not light the lamp
Rear
Turn the tally lamp on the rear on/off.
On / Off
Hours (Sys)
Hours (Reset)
The non-resettable accumulated time of use is displayed.
The resettable accumulated time of use is displayed.
Select “Execute” to reset the Hours (Reset) value to 0.
Hours Meter
Displaying the
hours meter
Reset
Execute/Cancel
On / Off
Set to “On” to activate remote control operations from the
supplied IR Remote Commander.
IR Remote
Activating/
deactivating the
Remote
Note
The setting automatically returns to “Off” when the
camcorder is turned off.
Commander
Low BATT
5% / 10% / 15% / ... / 45% /
50%
Set the battery level at which the Low BATT warning is
generated (in steps of 5%).
Battery Alarm
Setting the low
power alarm
BATT Empty
3% to 7%
Set the battery level at which the BATT Empty warning is
generated.
DC Low Volt1
11.5 V to 17.0 V
Set the DC IN voltage at which the DC Low Volt1 warning is
generated.
DC Low Volt2
11.0 V to 14.0 V
Set the DC IN voltage at which the DC Low Volt2 warning is
generated.
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OTHERS
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Type
The type (product name) is displayed.
Battery INFO
Showing
information
regarding the
battery pack
(display only)
MFG Date
Charge Count
The date of manufacture is displayed.
The accumulated number of times of charge/discharge is
displayed.
Capacity
Voltage
The estimated total capacity of full charge is displayed.
The current output voltage is displayed.
Remaining
The current remaining level is displayed.
H Phase (HD)
–999 to +999 ( 0)
Set the H phase (phase of the horizontal sync signal) of HD
signal for genlock operation.
Genlock
Setting Genlock
operation
H Phase (SD)
–999 to +999 ( 0)
Set the H phase (phase of the horizontal sync signal) of SD
signal for genlock operation.
Internal / Both / External
Internal: To activate recording start/stop operations only for
an SxS memory card in a built-in slot.
Both: To activate recording start/stop operations both for an
SxS memory card in a built-in slot and the external
recording device connected via the i.LINK(HDV/DV)
connector.
External: To activate recording start/stop operations only for
the external recording device connected via the
i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector.
Trigger Mode
Setting whether to
trigger recording
start/stop for an
external device
connected to via
the i.LINK(HDV/
DV) connector
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OTHERS
Menu items
System
Subitems and setting values Contents
Country Select the area of use and setup ON/OFF.
NTSC Area / NTSC(J) Area / NTSC Area: Setup ON
PAL Area
NTSC(J) Area: Setup OFF
PAL Area: Setup OFF
HD/SD
HD / SD
Switch between HD mode and SD mode for recording/
playback.
Select “Execute” to switch.
Video Format
HD mode
Select the video format for recording.
HD mode
Country: NTSC Area/ NTSC(J)
Area
• Bit rate
HQ or SP
HQ 1920/59.94i
HQ 1920/29.97P
HQ 1920/23.98P
HQ 1440/59.94i
HQ 1440/29.97P
HQ 1440/23.98P
SP 1440/59.94i
SP 1440/23.98P
HQ 1280/59.94P
HQ 1280/29.97P
HQ 1280/23.98P
Country: PAL Area
HQ 1920/50i
• Horizontal resolution
1920, 1440, or 1280
• Frame rate
23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, or 59.94
• Scan system
i (interlace) or P (progressive)
SD mode
• Frame rate
25, 29.97, 50, or 59.94
• Scan system
i (interlace) or P (progressive)
• Aspect
SQ (Squeeze) or EC (Edge Crop)
HQ 1920/25P
HQ 1440/50i
HQ 1440/25P
SP 1440/50i
HQ 1280/50P
HQ 1280/25P
SD mode
Country: NTSC Area/ NTSC(J)
Area
DVCAM59.94i SQ
DVCAM59.94i EC
DVCAM29.97P SQ
DVCAM29.97P EC
Country: PAL Area
DVCAM50i SQ
DVCAM50i EC
DVCAM25P SQ
DVCAM25P EC
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OTHERS
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Auto Naming
Select the method to specify clip names.
Clip
Title / Plan
Title: To specify as desired by “Title Prefix”
Plan: To use a name specified in planning metadata (if no
name is specified in planning metadata, the name specified
by “Title Prefix” is used.)
Setting for clip
name or deletion
Title Prefix
Call the Character Set screen to set the title part (4 to 46
nnn_ (nnn=least three digits of characters) of the clip names.
the serial number)
Configuration of the Character Set screen
(Max. 7 characters displayed)
Character selection area (3 lines):
To select a character to insert in the cursor position of the
Title Prefix area.
!#$%()+,-.=@[]^_~0123456789
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Cursor operation area (1 line):
Space: To change the character in the cursor position to a
space
INS: To insert a space in the cursor position
DEL: To delete a character in the cursor position
T: To move the cursor to the left
t: To move the cursor to the right
ESC: To cancel the change and exit the Character Set
screen
END: To validate the change and exit the Character Set
screen
Title Prefix area (1 line):
For entering the title
To set the title
1 Turn the jog dial to select (highlight) a character in the
character selection area to be entered in the cursor position
of the Title Prefix area. Then press the jog dial. (The
selected character is entered and the cursor moves to the
right.)
2 Repeat step 1 for setting the title. (Use Space, INS, and DEL
as required.)
3 When the title setting is completed, select END to exit the
Character Set screen.
Number Set
000l to 9999
Update
Set the 4-numeric part of the clip name.
To update the managerial file on the SxS memory card in the
1)
Media(A) / Media(B)
selected slot.
(Select “Execute” on the confirmation screen to begin.)
Last Clip DEL
Select “Execute” to delete the last recorded clip.
Execute / Cancel
All Clips DEL
Execute / Cancel
Select “Execute” to delete all clips on the active SxS memory
card.
Note
Clips to which you applied OK mark cannot be deleted.
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OTHERS
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
2)
Clips
To copy all clips on an SxS memory card to the other.
Copy All
(Select “Execute” on the confirmation screen to begin.)
Setting for
collective copy of
clips and/or
General files
General Files
To copy all files in the General folder on an SxS memory card
to the other.
(Select “Execute” on the confirmation screen to begin.)
Clips&General
To copy all clips and files in the General folder on an SxS
memory card to the other.
(Select “Execute” on the confirmation screen to begin.)
Load/Slot(A)
Execute / Cancel
To load planning metadata from the SxS memory card in slot
A.
Selecting “Execute” displays the list of the planning metadata
files stored on the SxS memory card in slot A. Specify a file,
select “Load” then “Execute” for loading.
Plan.Metadata
Setting planning
metadata
Load/Slot(B)
Execute / Cancel
To load planning metadata from the SxS memory card in slot
B.
Selecting “Execute” displays the list of the planning metadata
files stored on the SxS memory card in slot B. Specify a file,
select “Load” then “Execute” for loading.
Properties
Execute / Cancel
Select “Execute” to display the detailed information of the
planning metadata loaded in the camcorder.
Clear
Execute / Cancel
Select “Execute” to clear the planning metadata loaded in the
camcorder.
Clip Name Disp
Title1 / Title2
Select the display mode of the clip name specified in planning
metadata.
Title1: Clip name in ASCII format
Title2: Clip name in UTF-8 format
DHCP
Enable / Disable
Select whether to acquire the IP address automatically from a
DHCP server (Enable) or not (Disable).
Network
Setting for
network
IP Address
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
(192.168.1.10)
Set the IP address when “DHCP” is set to “Disable.”
Set the subnet mask when “DHCP” is set to “Disable.”
Set the default gateway when “DHCP” is set to “Disable.”
connections
Note
Subnet Mask
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
(255.255.255.0)
The CBK-WA01
Wi-Fi Adapter and
installation of the
CBK-RGB01
RGB and S-LOG
Output Option are
required.
Default Gateway
0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
(0.0.0.0)
User Name
(admin)
Set a desired user name in 1 to 31 alphanumeric characters.
Sets a password in 0 to 31 alphanumeric characters.
Password
(pmw-f3)
Note
The password is displayed as “ * ”.
Set
Confirms the “Network”settings.
Select “Execute” to confirm.
Execute / Cancel
MAC Address
Display the MAC address.
Net Config Reset
Execute / Cancel
Reset the “Network” settings to the preset values.
Select “Execute” to reset.
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OTHERS
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Scan Networks
Execute / Cancel
Scan the available network connections when “Wi-Fi” is set
to “Enable.”
Wi-Fi
Setting for Wi-Fi
connection
SSID (Network connection name Reset the network connection name to the default settings.
display)
Reset
Note
The CBK-WA01
Wi-Fi Adapter and
installation of the
CBK-RGB01
RGB and S-LOG
Output Option are
required.
Network Type
Infra / Adhoc
Select the connection mode.
Infra: Infrastructure mode
Adhoc: Ad hoc mode
Ch
Set the wireless channel when “Network Type” is “Adhoc.”
1 to 11
Authentication
Select the network authentication.
Open: Open system authentication
When “Network Type” is “Infra” Shared: Shared key authentication
Open / Shared / WPA / WPA2 WPA: WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) authentication
When “Network Type” is “Adhoc” WPA2: WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) authentication
Open / Shared
Encryption
Select the type of data encryption.
Disable: Do not apply data encryption.
When “Authentication” is “Open” WEP: Apply WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
or “Shared”
Disable / WEP
TKIP: Apply TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)
AES: Apply AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
When “Authentication” is “WPA”
or “WPA2”
Disable / TKIP / AES
WEP Key Index
Select the key index when “Encryption” is “WEP.”
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Input Select
Select the input format depending on the network key (or
security key).
When “Encryption” is “WEP”
ASCII5: Five characters ASCII format
ASCII5 / ASCII13 / HEX10 / ASCII13: 13 characters ASCII format
HEX26 HEX10: 10 hexadecimal digits
When “Encryption” is “TKIP” or HEX26: 26 hexadecimal digits
”AES” ASCII8-63: 8 to 63 characters ASCII 8-bit format
ASCII8-63 / HEX64
HEX64: 64 hexadecimal digits (characters)
Set the network key (or security key).
Key (network key)
Set
Confirm the “Wi-Fi” settings when “Wi-Fi” is set to “Enable.”
Select “Execute” to confirm.
Execute / Cancel
Wi-Fi Status
Display “Connect” while connection is being attempted.
x x x Connect (display only) Display black squares to show the connection status by the
number of squares during communication.
Wireless Mode
Display an IEEE802.11 standard.
802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n
Wi-Fi
Select whether to enable or disable Wi-Fi connection.
Enable / Disable
RGB
Display the options available with this camcorder.
RGB: CBK-RGB01 RGB and S-LOG Output Option
Option
Displaying options
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OTHERS
Menu items
Subitems and setting values Contents
Execute / Cancel Install options.
InstallOption
If you select “InstallOption,” the password entry screen is
displayed. Enter a 4-digit number and press the jog dial. A
confirmation screen appears. Select “Execute” to begin
installation.
Installing options
For details, refer to the Installation Manual supplied with the
CBK-RGB01.
RGB
Move installed option keys to an SxS memory card.
If you select “Remove Option” and specify the option name to
be moved, the password entry screen is displayed. Enter the 4-
digit number set for InstallOption and press the jog dial. A
confirmation screen appears. Select “Execute” to begin
moving of the option key.
Remove
Option
Moving options
For details, refer to the Installation Manual supplied with the
CBK-RGB01.
Media (A)
Execute / Cancel
Select “Execute” to format the SxS memory card in slot A.
Select “Execute” to format the SxS memory card in slot B.
The current software version of the camcorder is displayed.
Format Media
Formatting SxS
memory cards
Media (B)
Execute / Cancel
Vx.xx
Version
Showing the
version of this unit
Execute / Cancel
Use when updating of the camcorder is required.
Select “Execute” to begin.
Version Up
Updating this unit
Note
This item cannot be selected when no SxS memory card has
been loaded.
1)If recording/playback cannot be made with an SxS
memory card because it has been operated with a
device other than this camcorder, or for some other
reason, updating the managerial file on the card may
improve the situation.
2)When you copy an SxS memory card including
multiple clips and files to another card with the same
capacity, all the clips and files may not be copied
completely to the end, depending on the usage
conditions or memory properties.
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Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data
Setup File
You can store all the menu settings (including
picture profiles) as a setup file on an SxS memory
card.
By retrieving the stored setup file, the proper
setup condition can be immediately obtained.
For the setup file operations, use “Camera Data”
of the OTHERS menu.
Notes
• If a setup file already exists on the memory card
you specified in Step 1, a message to confirm
whether to overwrite the file is displayed.
• If there is not sufficient space on the memory
card, an error message is displayed.
Note
Retrieving the Setup File
The Clock Set, Time Zone, Hours Meter values
are excluded.
When you retrieve the stored setup file, the
camcorder settings are changed according to the
file.
Storing the Setup File
1
Insert the memory card on which you
stored the setup file into a card slot.
Only one setup file can be stored on one SxS
memory card.
Check that the corresponding memory card
icon is displayed on the screen. If a memory
card in the other slot is selected, press the
SLOT SELECT button to switch.
1
Insert a memory card on which you
wish to store the setup file to a card slot.
Check that the corresponding memory card
icon is displayed on the screen. If a memory
card in the other slot is selected, press the
SLOT SELECT button to switch.
2
3
4
Select “Camera Data” from the
OTHERS menu.
Select “Recall.”
2
Select “Camera Data” from the
OTHERS menu.
“Cancel” and “Execute” appear to the right.
Select “Execute.”
O
THERS
B
B
Al l Reset
Ca era Data
LUT Memory
3D-Link Mode
ND Adjustment
Time Zone
Reading of data from the memory card begins.
An in-progress message is displayed during data
reading. When the read-out is completed, a
completion message is displayed, indicating that
the camcorder settings have been changed
according to the setup file.
m
Store
Recall
B
00:00
:
B
Off
:
UTC +09:00
3
4
Select “Store.”
“Cancel” and “Execute” appear to the right.
Resetting to the Standard Values
Select “Execute.”
The current camcorder settings you made through
various menu and button operations can be
collectively returned to the standard statuses
(factory settings) by executing “All Reset” of the
OTHERS menu.
Writing of data to the memory card begins.
An in-progress message is displayed during
writing. When writing is completed, a completion
message is displayed.
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viewfinder screen. If the icon of the other slot is
displayed, press the SLOT SELECT button to
switch.
Lens Files
4
5
Adjust the white balance.
Press the MENU button to set the
camcorder to Menu mode and select the
LENS FILE menu with
This camcorder can save the setting data used to
compensate for lens characteristics, such as flare,
white shading, and white balance, as lens files.
The optimum compensation can be easily made
merely by retrieving the appropriate file upon
lens replacement.
.
6
Select “Setting” and set the
compensation values.
You can save up to 32 lens files in the
camcorder’s built-in memory and up to 64 lens
files on an SxS memory card.
LENS FILE
B
I nf ormat i on
Rese t Set t i ng
B
B
O
pera t ion
F
F
F
W
W
l are
l are
l are
hite
hite
R
G
B
O
O
:
0
Data stored as lens files
Set t i ng
: +99
00:00
:
:
:
-
99
0
0
Item
Contents
f fset
f fset
R
B
Flare R
Flare levels
Flare G
Flare B
The compensation data you set can be
cleared to the factory-set values by selecting
“Reset Setting.”
White Offset R
White Offset B
Shading R H SAW
Shading R H PARA
Shading R V SAW
Shading R V PARA
Shading G H SAW
Shading G H PARA
Shading G V SAW
Shading G V PARA
Shading B H SAW
Shading B H PARA
Shading B V SAW
Shading B V PARA
White balance compensation
values
White shading compensation
values
7
When the adjustments are finished,
select “Operation.”
LENS FILE
B
I nf ormat i on Display
M
ode
:
D
ate&T
i
me
B
O
pera t ion
R
S
R
S
F
eca l l
tore
eca l l
t ore
M
e
m
ory
ory
B
Set t i ng
Mem
00:00
Sx
S
S
e
Sx
i l e
N
am
:
N
o
Offset
8
9
To assign a specific name (max. 16
characters) for the data, select “File
Name” and specify the name.
Saving a Lens File
Turn the jog dial to select a character then press
the dial to move the cursor to the next column.
Pressing the dial at “SET” registers the name
you set.
You can set the compensation data in a lens file
using the LENS FILE menu.
1
2
3
Mount a lens for which you wish to store
the compensation data in a file.
Select “Store Memory” or “Store SxS.”
Turn on the camcorder by setting the
power switch to ON.
Select “Store Memory” to store the data in the
built-in memory or “Store SxS” to store them in
an SxS memory card.
To save the lens file to an SxS memory
card, first insert the card into a memory
card slot.
10 Select “Execute.”
A list of lens files appears. File numbers where
“No File” is displayed are empty file numbers.
Check that the memory card icon corresponding
to the slot is displayed on the LCD monitor/
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To use the Lens Auto Recall function, set “Auto
Recall” under “Operation” of the LENS FILE
menu to one of the following:
On (Lens Name): Load the lens file that
corresponds to the model name.
11 Select the file number under which you
wish to save the data then press the jog
dial.
A confirmation message appears.
On (Serial Number): Load the lens file that
corresponds to the model name and serial
number if the lens supports communication
of the serial number. (If the lens does not
support communication of the serial number,
the lens file that corresponds to the model
name will be loaded with either setting.)
12 Select “Execute.”
If you have selected “Store SxS” in step 9,
the access lamp lights when you execute the
save. When the data has been saved to the
SxS memory card, a completion message
appears and the access lamp goes dark.
Retrieving Lens Files
To load a lens file from an SxS memory card,
insert the SxS memory card into a memory card
slot then proceed as follows:
1
2
Select “Operation” from the LENS
FILE menu.
Select “Recall Memory” or “Recall
SxS.”
Select “Recall Memory” to load the data from
the built-in memory or “Recall SxS” to load
them from an SxS memory card.
3
Select “Execute.”
A list of lens files appears.
The display mode of the list can be changed with
“Display Mode.”
4
5
Select the desired file number then
press the jog dial.
A confirmation message appears.
Select “Execute.”
If you have selected “Recall SxS” in step 2, the
access lamp lights. When the specified lens file
has been loaded from the SxS memory card, a
completion message appears and the access
lamp goes dark.
Automatic Retrieval of a Lens File
When you are using a lens that supports serial
communication, you can set up the camcorder by
automatically loading the lens file that
corresponds to the lens settings (Lens Auto Recall
function).
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Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Monitors and Recording Device
To display recording/playback pictures on an
external monitor, select the output signal and use
an appropriate cable for the monitor to be
connected.
To display the menus and status information on
the connected monitor
VIDEO SET menu to “On.”Note
Output signal from the camcorder can be
recorded when a recording device is connected.
Regardless of whether the signal is HD or SD, the
same status information and menus can be
displayed on the external monitor as those on the
LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.
According to the signal fed to the monitor, set
“SDI/HDMI Out Display” or “Video Out
“On.”
Note
No signal is fed out from the SDI OUT connector
when “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” of the
VIDEO SET menu is at any setting other than
“HD SDI” or “SD SDI,” enabling the HDMI
OUT connector and the i.LINK (HDV/DV)
connector.
HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector)
When outputting SD signals in HD mode, select
in advance the output mode (Squeeze, Letterbox,
or Edge Crop) with “Down Converter” (page
116) of the VIDEO SET menu.
Signal output from this connector is enabled by
setting “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” (page
115) of the VIDEO SET menu.
In HD mode, you can select HD HDMI, SD
HDMI interlace, or SD HDMI Progressive
output.
In SD mode, only an SD HDMI interlace signal
can be output.
Use a commercially available HDMI cable for
connection.
Note
SD signals down-converted for output have the
following restrictions:
Images of 50P/50i/25P are output as PAL signals,
those of 59.94P/59.94i/29.97P are output as
NTSC signals, and those of 23.98P are output as
2-3 pulled-down NTSC signals.
To display the menus and status information on
the connected monitor
VIDEO SET menu to “On.”
SDI OUT connector (BNC type)
The connector is set at the factory to output an HD
SDI signal.
VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type) and
AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors (RCA
phono jacks)
When you set the camcorder to SD mode, the
connector outputs an SD SDI signal.
Using “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” (page
115) of the VIDEO SET menu, you can change
the setting so that it outputs down-converted SD
SDI signal for monitoring even in HD mode.
Use a commercially available 75-ohm coaxial
cable for connection.
The VIDEO OUT connector outputs HD-Y
signals in HD mode or down-converted SD
analog composite signals for monitoring in SD
mode.
Use a commercially available BNC cable for
connection.
Audio signals are connected via the AUDIO OUT
connectors with a commercially available audio
cables.
To start recording on an external device in
synchronization
With HD SDI signal output selected,
synchronized recording is possible by feeding a
REC trigger signal to an external recording
device connected via the SDI OUT connector. To
enable synchronized recording, set “SDI Rec
“HD SDI Remote I/F.”
To display the menus and status information on
the connected monitor
VIDEO SET menu to “On.”
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HD SDI A/B (Dual-Link) connectors (BNC
type)
Operating Clips With a
Computer
Dual-link output from the HD SDI A/B
connectors can be enabled by setting “Dual-Link
menu to “1.5G YPbPr422 & Video.” Camera
images can be displayed on a video monitor that
supports Dual-Link connection.
When the CBK-RGB01 RGB and S-LOG Output
Option is installed, 1.5G RGB444, 3G YPbPr422
and 3G RGB444 signals can also be output.
Use commercially available BNC cables for
connection.
The clips recorded on SxS memory cards with
this camcorder can be controlled on a computer or
edited using the optional nonlinear editing
software.
For these purposes, the clips on an SxS memory
card can be operated by directly loading the card
in a computer or by connecting the camcorder or
the optional SBAC-US10 SxS Memory Card
USB Reader/Writer to the computer, using an
USB cable as shown below.
For details on the output formats, refer to the
Supplement in the supplied CD-ROM labeled
“Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder.”
Using the ExpressCard slot of a computer
Notes
If the computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/
34 or ExpressCard/54 slot, you can directly insert
the SxS memory card containing clips recorded
with this camcorder and access to the files.
• When the SDI output setting is changed, the
sync signal for Dual-Link outputs may become
discontinuous.
• When outputting signals from the HD SDI A/B
connectors, use the BP-U60 battery pack or
supply power via the DC IN connector.
For the operating requirements for the computer, see
Note
i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (IEEE1394,
4-pin)
The SxS Device Driver Software on the CD-
ROM supplied with the camcorder must be
installed on your computer.
Input/output of an HDV or DVCAM stream can
be enabled by changing the “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK
menu.
A monitor or VTR that supports i.LINK can be
connected.
For information on installation of the driver, refer to
the ReadMe on the supplied CD-ROM.
For support information for the driver, visit the
following URL:
http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/
For details on i.LINK connection, see “Connecting
to the
ExpressCard
slot
SxS memory card
Computer with SxS
Device Driver Software
installed
With a Windows computer, check that a
Removable Disk appears in My Computer. This
indicates normal status.
With a Macintosh computer, an icon is displayed
on the menu bar.
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Connecting with a USB cable
Connect USB Now?
Execute
When you connect the camcorder or the SBAC-
US10 SxS Memory Card USB Reader/Writer
(optional) using the USB cable, the memory card
in the slot is acknowledged as an extended drive
by the computer.
When two memory cards are mounted in this
camcorder, they are acknowledged as two
independent extended drives by the computer.
C
ancel
Note
This message will not be displayed while
another confirmation message or in-progress
message (e.g., for formatting or restoration of
an SxS memory card) is shown on the screen.
It appears when formatting or restoration is
completed.
The message is also not displayed while the
CLIP INFO screen is shown on the screen. It
appears when an operation on the CLIP
INFO screen is completed or you return to
the thumbnail screen.
SxS memory card
2
3
Select “Execute” by operating the jog
dial.
The screen displays the following:
(mini-B)
USB cable
USB cable
(supplied with
(supplied with
SBAC-US10)
SBAC-US10
(optional)
the camcorder)
USB Connecting
With Windows, check that the memory
card is displayed as a removable disk in
My Computer.
With Macintosh, check that a “NO
NAME” or “Untitled” folder was
created on the desktop.
This indicates that the connection is active.
(The folder name on the desktop of the
Macintosh computer can be changed as
needed.)
Notes
• When connecting the USB cable to the
computer, be careful to check the form and
direction of the USB connector.
• The camcorder and the SBAC-US10 do not
work on the bus power from the computer.
Supply the operating power independently.
Note
The following operations must be eliminated
when the access lamp is lit in red.
• Turning the power off or disconnecting the
power cord
• Removing the SxS memory card
• Disconnecting the USB cable
Checking the connection to the
camcorder
1
Turn the camcorder on.
When using the SBAC-US10, refer to the operating
instructions of the SBAC-US10.
A message prompting you to confirm that
you wish to enable the USB connection is
displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder
screen.
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Store the clips to be edited on the HDD of your
computer in advance, using the dedicated
application software (supplied).
Some editing software may not operate properly.
Be sure to confirm before use that it conforms to
the recording formats used with this camcorder.
Removing an SxS memory card
Windows
1. Click on the icon of “Safely Remove
Hardware” on the task bar of the computer.
2. Select “Safely remove SxS Memory Card -
To use Final Cut Pro of Apple Inc.
It is necessary to convert the clips to files that can
Drive(X:)” from the displayed menu.
be edited with the Final Cut Pro.
3. Check that the Safe To Remove Hardware
message appears then remove the card.
For information on the application software to be
used to transfer, visit the web sites shown in
page of the supplied CD-ROM.
Macintosh
Drag the SxS memory card icon on the desktop to
Trash.
If the SxS memory card icon is located on Finder,
click on the eject icon on its side.
Note
Do not select “Card Power Off” from the SxS
memory card icon displayed on the menu bar.
Using the supplied application software
To copy clips to the local disk of a computer, the
dedicated application software in the supplied
CD-ROM must be used. Install the software to
your computer.
Although the data regarding recorded materials
are stored over multiple files and folders, you can
easily handle the clips without considering such
data and directory structure by using the
dedicated application software.
Note
If you operate, e.g. copy the clips on the SxS
memory card by using the Explorer (Windows) or
Finder (Macintosh), the subsidiary data contained
by the clips may not be maintained. To avoid such
a problem, use the dedicated application software.
For the operating requirements, installation and
operations, visit the web sites shown in “XDCAM EX
web sites” on page 12 or refer to the User’s Guide
contained in the CD-ROM.
For support information on the dedicated
application software, visit the web sites shown in
“XDCAM EX web sites” on page 12 or on the cover
page of the supplied CD-ROM.
Using a nonlinear editing system
For a nonlinear editing system, optional editing
software that corresponds to the recording
formats used with this camcorder is required.
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camcorder is output as an HDV or DVCAM
stream via the i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector. It
can be recorded on a connected HDV or DVCAM
recorder in synchronization with your recording
start/stop operation on this camcorder.
Connecting an External
Device (i.LINK
Connection)
1
Perform the preparatory settings of the
camcorder.
When an HDV-compatible video format (SP
1440/59.94i, SP 1440/50i, or SP 1440/23.98P) or
a DVCAM-compatible video format (format of
SD mode) is selected, setting “SDI/HDMI/
SET menu to a setting that includes “HDV” or
“DVCAM” enables signal inputs/outputs via the
i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector.
You can record the same images as those
recorded on an SxS memory card in this
camcorder on an external device connected to the
i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector, or record playback
pictures (HDV streams) of the external device on
the memory card in the camcorder.
• Set “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” (page
115) of the VIDEO SET menu to a setting
that includes “HDV” or “DVCAM.”
HDV: To output an HDV stream when you
set the video format to SP 1440/59.94i,
SP 1440/50i, or SP 1440/23.98P in HD
mode
DVCAM: To output a DVCAM stream in
SD mode
OTHERS menu to “Both” or “External.”
Both: To record both on the memory card
in the camcorder and on the external
device
For playback, DVCAM streams of 16-bit 2-
channel lock audio are acceptable.
Nonlinear editing conforming to the HDV format
is also enabled.
External: To record only on the external
device
2
3
Set the external device to recording
standby status.
Notes
For operations of the external device, refer to
the operation manual of that device.
• DVCAM streams cannot be recorded with the
camcorder.
• When “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” of the
VIDEO SET menu is set to a setting that
includes “HDV” or “DVCAM,” no signal is
output from the SDI OUT connector and
Slow&Quick Motion mode cannot be used.
• Use the i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector only for
one-to-one i.LINK connection.
• When you change a setting which affects output
signals from the i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector,
such as “System” of the OTHERS menu, “SDI/
HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select,” or “Down
Converter” of the VIDEO SET menu,
disconnect the i.LINK cable then change the
setting. Changing such a setting with the
i.LINK cable connected may cause improper
operation of the connected i.LINK device.
Start recording on the camcorder.
The external device starts recording in
synchronization.
The status of the external device is displayed in
LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.
Indication
Status of the external device
In HDV recording standby
In HDV recording
STBY
HDV
REC HDV
STBY
REC
z
In DV recording standby
In DV recording
DV
DV
z
Notes
• Operation may be different depending on the
type of external device.
• There is some time lag from when you start
recording on this camcorder until the i.LINK
status indication changes. Video and audio
recordings do not start on the connected i.LINK
Recording the Camcorder Picture
on an External Device
When you set the camcorder to E-E Display/
Recording mode, the picture being shot with this
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device before it enters synchronization even if
“Trigger Mode” is set to “Both.”
• While you can record shot marks on the
memory card during recording, they are not
added to the pictures recorded on the external
device.
Note
DVCAM streams cannot be recorded.
1
Set the external signal to a format that
can be recorded on the camcorder.
Signals of 1440 × 1080/59.94i can be
set to SP 1440/59.94i or SP 1440/23.98P.
Signals of 1440 × 1080/50i can be recorded
when set to SP 1440/50i.
Recording is not allowed with other
combinations of the video format and input
signals.
Nonlinear Editing
You can transfer an HDV stream to a nonlinear
editing system connected via the i.LINK(HDV/
DV) connector.
Notes
• The i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector of this
camcorder is a 4-pin connector. Check the
number of pins of the i.LINK connector on your
computer and use an appropriate i.LINK cable.
• In searching pictures of this camcorder on the
computer, it may take some time until the
display is reflected on the computer.
• If the playback clip is short or the playback
starting point is near the end of the clip, the
i.LINK signal may be interrupted between the
clip and the next clip. When you try to capture
such a signal using the nonlinear editing system,
a malfunction may occur, depending on the
nonlinear editing software in use.
2
3
Select a setting that enables HDV
stream input/output for “SDI/HDMI/
VIDEO SET menu.
the VIDEO SET menu to “i.LINK.”
The input image is displayed on the LCD
monitor/viewfinder screen and the monitor
connected via the VIDEO OUT connector.
The audio signal is output from the built-in
speaker (or headphones connected to the
headphone jack) and the speaker of the
device connected to the AUDIO OUT
connector.
• If you specify a search speed other than 4, 15, or
24 times normal with the nonlinear editing
system, no i.LINK signal is fed out. In such a
case, the picture on the LCD monitor may stay
frozen.
4
Press the REC START/STOP button on
the handle.
Recording begins.
• High-speed playback picture may not be
displayed on the computer screen, depending on
the nonlinear editing software in use.
Notes
• The REC START/STOP button on the grip does
not function.
Setting on this camcorder
Set “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select” (page 115)
of the VIDEO SET menu to a setting that includes
“HDV” or “DVCAM.”
• An error is generated in the following cases. In
such a case, cancel Recording mode by pressing
the REC START/STOP button on the handle.
—The video format of input signal does not
match that specified on the camcorder.
—A copy-protected stream is being fed in.
• If the input to the camcorder becomes no signal
during recording, the tally lamps and the
i.LINK zREC status indication on the LCD
monitor/viewfinder screen flash, indicating that
no signal is being recorded on the SxS memory
card.
For operations of the nonlinear editing software,
refer to the operation manual of the software.
Recording External Input Signals
The HDV stream input from a device connected
via the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector can be
recorded on an SxS memory card in this
camcorder.
The timecodes superimposed on the i.LINK input
are recorded regardless of the settings of the
camcorder.
When an input signal is resumed, recording is
restarted, incrementing the clip number on the
memory card.
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About data transfer speed of i.LINK
About i.LINK
i.LINK defines a maximum data transfer speed of
1)
approximately 100, 200 and 400 Mbps that are
described as S100, S200 and S400 respectively.
For i.LINK devices, a maximum data transfer
speed that the device supports is identified on
“Specifications” page of the operating
instructions supplied with the device or near its
i.LINK connector.
This section explains the specifications and
features of i.LINK.
What is i.LINK?
1)When connecting with the device that support
different data transfer speed, the actual data transfer
speed may be different from those described on the
i.LINK connectors.
i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to
integrate devices equipped with i.LINK
connectors. i.LINK allows your device to:
• Perform two-way transmission and reception of
data such as digital audio and digital video
signals.
• Control other i.LINK devices.
• Easily connect multiple devices with a single
i.LINK cable.
What is Mbps?
Mega bits per second. A measure of the rate at
which data is transmitted per second. In case of
100 Mbps, 100 Mega bits of data can be
transmitted per second.
Your i.LINK device is capable of connecting to a
wide range of digital AV devices for data transfer
and other operations.
i.LINK operation with your camcorder
For details on operation when other equipment
with i.LINK (HDV) connector is connected, see
For details on connection with i.LINK cable and
necessary software, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the connected device.
Other advantages include the following feature.
When connected to multiple i.LINK devices,
your i.LINK device can perform data transfer and
other operations not only with the directly
connected devices but also with any of the
devices that are connected to those devices.
Therefore, you do not need to be concerned with
device connection order.
About the required i.LINK cable
However, depending on the features and
specifications of the connected devices, you may
need to use certain functions differently, and you
may not be able to transfer data or perform certain
operations.
Use the Sony 6-pin-to-4-pin or 4-pin-to-4-pin
i.LINK cable (for HDV dubbing) to connect the
i.LINK devices.
i.LINK and
are trademarks.
i.LINK, a nickname for 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.
Note
The camcorder can be connected to one device
with the i.LINK cable (DV cable). When you
connect with a device that has two or more
i.LINK connectors, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the connected device.
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PAL Area
Video format
HQ 1920/50i
HQ 1920/25P
HQ 1440/50i
HQ 1440/25P
SP 1440/50i
Valid reference signal
1080/50i
576/50i
External Synchronization
When multiple units of the PMW-F3K/F3L are
used in the same shooting location, recording can
be made in synchronization with a specific
reference signal, and the timecode can be
matched among all the units.
HQ 1280/50P
HQ 1280/25P
1080/50i
720/50P
576/50i
DVCAM50i SQ/EC
DVCAM25P SQ/EC
1080/50i
576/50i
Aligning the phase of the video signal
(Genlock)
The phase adjustment for the reference signal can
OTHERS menu.
Genlock operation is enabled by supplying an SD
or HD reference signal to the GENLOCK IN
connector of the camcorder.
Notes
• If the reference signal is unstable, genlock is not
possible.
Valid reference signals depend on the video
format selected.
• The subcarrier is not synchronized.
When the video format is HQ 1920/23.98P or
HQ 1440/23.98P, select either “59.94i (2-3
PullDown)” or “23.98P” with “23.98P Output”
(page 116) of the VIDEO SET menu.
Synchronizing the timecode of your
camcorder with that of another unit
NTSC Area/NTSC(J) Area
The timecode of your camcorder can be locked to
that of another unit.
Video format
Valid reference signal
Set the unit that supplies the timecode to a mode
in which the timecode output keeps advancing
(Free Run or Clock mode).
HQ 1920/59.94i
1080/59.94i
480/59.94i
HQ 1920/29.97P
HQ 1920/23.98P
(23.98P Output:
59.94i(2-3PullDown))
HQ 1920/23.98P
(23.98P Output:
23.98PsF)
1
Set “Timecode” of the TC/UB SET
menu as follows:
1080/23.98PsF
480/59.94i
Mode: Preset
Run: Free Run
HQ 1440/59.94i
HQ 1440/29.97P
HQ 1440/23.98P
(23.98P Output:
59.94i(2-3PullDown))
1080/59.94i
480/59.94i
2
3
Press the TC/U-BIT/DURATION
button so that the timecode is displayed
on the screen.
HQ 1440/23.98P
(23.98P Output:
23.98PsF)
1080/23.98PsF
480/59.94i
Supply an HD or SD reference video
signal to the GENLOCK IN connector
and the reference timecode to the TC IN
connector.
SP 1440/59.94i
SP 1440/23.98P
1080/59.94i
480/59.94i
HQ 1280/59.94P
HQ 1280/29.97P
HQ 1280/23.98P
1080/59.94i
720/59.94P
480/59.94i
DVCAM59.94i SQ/EC 1080/59.94i
480/59.94i
DVCAM29.97P SQ/EC
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To release the external timecode
synchronization
Change the “Timecode” setting of the TC/UB
SET menu or turn off the camcorder.
External synchronization is also released when
you start recording in a special recording mode
(Slow & Quick Motion, Frame Rec, or Interval
Rec).
TC IN
Synchronizing the timecode of another
unit with that of your camcorder
GENLOCK IN
The timecode of another unit can be locked to that
of your camcorder.
75-ohm
coaxialcables
(optional)
1
Specify the timecode of your camcorder
with “Timecode” and “TC Format” (see
Reference
video signal
Reference
timecode
Thus the built-in timecode generator of your
camcorder locks to the reference timecode.
The message “EXT-LK” is displayed on the
screen.
2
Connect the TC OUT connector and
VIDEO OUT connector with the
timecode input and reference signal
input of the other unit, respectively.
T
STBY
TCG 00:00:00:00
HQ
1080/23.98P
EXT-LK
VIDEO
OUT
After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the
external timecode without losing the
synchronization.
Notes
• Check that the reference timecode and the
reference video signal are in a phase relation
that complies the SMPTE timecode standards.
• When you finish the above procedure, the
timecode is immediately synchronized with the
external timecode, and the time data indication
will show the value of the external timecode.
However, wait for a few seconds until the
timecode generator stabilizes before recording.
• If the frequency of the reference video signal is
not the same as the frame frequency of the
camcorder, the camcorder cannot be correctly
genlocked. In such a case, the timecode is not
correctly synchronized with the external
timecode.
TC OUT
75-ohm coaxial
cables (optional)
To the reference
video input of the
other unit
To the timecode
input of the other
unit
The timecode to be output from the TC OUT
connector depends on the setting of “TC Out” on
the TC/UB SET menu. If “TC Out” is set to
“Generator,” the timecode generated by the
timecode generator of the camcorder is output
during recording and playback. If “TC Out” is set
to “Auto,” the timecode generated by the
timecode generator is output during recording,
and that superimposed with the video signal is
output during playback.
• When the connection is removed, the timecode
advance may shift one frame per hour with
respect to the reference timecode.
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Appendixes
Important Notes on Operation
To remove dust from inside the viewfinder
remove the viewfinder by sliding it while holding
the viewfinder release lever downward.
Use and Storage
Do not subject the unit to severe shock
• The internal mechanism may be damaged or the
body warped.
• 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
and contact your dealer or a Sony service
representative.
Viewfinder
release lever
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After use
In the event of operating problems
If you should experience problems with the unit,
contact your Sony dealer.
Always set the power switch to OFF.
Before storing the unit for a long period
Remove the battery pack.
Note about the battery terminal
Grip the handle when carrying
Grip the handle to carry. If you carry it by other
parts, such as the viewfinder block or the LCD
monitor block, the camcorder may drop, causing
injury.
The battery terminal of this unit (the connector for
battery packs and AC adaptors) is a consumable
part.
Power may not be supplied to the unit properly if
the pins of the battery terminal are bent or
deformed by shock or vibrations, or if they
become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use.
Periodic inspections are recommended to keep
the unit working properly and to prolong its
usable lifetime.
Do not leave the camcorder with the lenses
facing the sun
Direct sunlight can enter through the lenses, be
focused in the camcorder, and cause fire.
Shipping
Contact a Sony service or sales representative for
more information about inspections.
• Remove the memory cards before transporting
the unit.
• If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other
transportation service, pack it in the shipping
carton of the unit.
Use and storage locations
Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or
storing the unit in the following places:
• In excessive heat or cold (operating temperature
range: 0ºC to 40ºC or 32ºF to 104ºF)
Remember that in summer in warm climates the
temperature inside a car with the windows
closed can easily exceed 50ºC (122ºF).
• In damp or dusty locations
• Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain
• Locations subject to violent vibration
• Near strong magnetic fields
• Close to radio or TV transmitters producing
strong electromagnetic fields.
Care of the unit
Remove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the lens
using a blower.
If the body of the unit is dirty, clean it with a soft,
dry cloth. In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in
a little neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not
use organic solvents such as alcohol or thinner, as
these may cause discoloration or other damage to
the finish of the unit.
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143
• In direct sunlight or close to heaters for
extended periods
Aliasing
When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they
may appear jagged or flicker.
To prevent electromagnetic interference from
portable communications devices
The use of portable telephones and other
communications devices near this unit can result
in malfunctions and interference with audio and
video signals.
It is recommended that the portable
communications devices near this unit be
powered off.
Flicker
If recording is made under lighting produced by
discharge tubes, such as fluorescent, sodium, or
mercury-vapor lamps, the screen may flicker,
colors may vary, or horizontal stripes may appear
distorted.
Note on laser beams
Laser beams may damage the CMOS image
sensors. If you shoot a scene that includes a laser
beam, be careful not to let the laser beam be
directed into the lens of the camcorder.
In such cases, set the Flicker-Reduction function
About the LCD panels
The LCD panels are manufactured with
extremely high-precision technology that yields
effective pixel rates of 99.99% or higher.
However, very rarely, one or more
pixels may be permanently dark or permanently
lit in white, red, blue, or green.
This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Such
pixels have no effect on the recorded data, and the
unit may be used with confidence even if they are
present.
In some cases, such phenomena may not be
improved with the Flicker-Reduction function.
It is recommend to set the electronic shutter speed
1
1
to /
sec. in 50-Hz areas and to / in 60-Hz
60
100
areas.
Focal plane
Owing to the characteristics of the pickup
elements (CMOS sensors) for reading video
signals, subjects that quickly move across the
screen may appear slightly skewed.
Flash band
Phenomena specific to CMOS image
sensors
The luminance at the top and bottom of the screen
may change when shooting a flashlight beam or a
light source that quickly flashes.
The following phenomena that may appear in
images are specific to CMOS (Complementary
Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensors.
They do not indicate malfunctions.
Note on the viewfinder display
• Pictures on the LCD monitor and viewfinder
screen may be distorted by the following
operations:
—Changing the video format
—Rec Review
—Starting playback from the Thumbnail
screen
—Reversing the LCD panel
White flecks
Although the CMOS image sensors are produced
with high-precision technologies, fine white
flecks may be generated on the screen in rare
cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc.
This is related to the principle of CMOS image
sensors and is not a malfunction.
—Switching the Expanded Focus display
• When you change the eye direction in the
viewfinder, you may see primary colors red,
green, and blue, but this is not a defect of the
camcorder. These primary colors are not
recorded on any recording media.
The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the
following cases:
• when operating at a high environmental
temperature
• when you have raised the master gain
(sensitivity)
• when operating in Slow-Shutter mode
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Notes on data compatibility with other
XDCAM EX-series products
Backup Battery
• When you use other PMW-series products to
play materials recorded on the PMW-F3K/F3L,
any media in which clips of formats not
supported by those products have been recorded
cannot be used.
This camcorder uses a backup battery to retain
various setting data.
A lithium battery (CR2032) for backup is
mounted in the camcorder at the factory.
The backup battery retains the date, time, and
timecode in Free Run mode even when no
operating power is being supplied.
profiles of the PMW-F3K/F3L cannot be used
on other products.
• The setting data for other PMW-series products
cannot be used on the PMW-F3K/F3L.
Service life of the backup battery
Fragmentation
When the backup battery’s voltage falls, the
backup battery low-voltage warning appears on
the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.
If this warning appears, replace the battery as
soon as possible.
If pictures cannot be recorded/reproduced
properly, try formatting the recording medium.
While repeating picture recording/playback with
a certain recording medium for an extended
period, files in the medium may be fragmented,
disabling proper recording/storage. In such a
case, make a backup of clips in the medium then
perform formatting of the medium using “Format
WARNING
• Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
When you dispose of the battery, you must obey
the law in the relative area or country.
Replacing the backup battery
Notes
• Be sure to set the power switch to OFF when
replacing the backup battery.
• Be careful not to drop the removed screw into
the camcorder.
Backup Battery
145
1
Open the cover of the backup battery
holder on the bottom by loosening the
screw, and remove the battery.
CR2025
3V
2
3
Insert a new backup battery (CR2032)
with the + symbol on the battery facing
outside.
CR2025
3V
Attach the cover in the original position.
CR2025
3V
Backup Battery
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Troubleshooting
Operating Power
Symptoms
Cause
Remedy
The camcorder does not No battery pack is mounted and no Mount a battery pack (page 22) or connect an AC
power on when you set
the power switch to ON. connector.
The battery pack is completely
exhausted.
power is supplied to the DC IN
Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one
The power supply cuts
while operating.
The battery pack becomes exhausted. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one
The battery pack becomes The ambient temperature is very low. This owes to the battery characteristics and is not a
exhausted very quickly.
defect.
The battery pack is inadequately
charged.
If the battery pack is soon exhausted even after you
charged it fully, it may comes to the end of its life.
Replace it with a new one.
Recording/Playback
Symptoms
Cause
Remedy
Recording does not start The power switch is set to OFF.
Set the power switch to ON.
when you press any
recording start/stop
protected.
button.
The SxS memory card is write-
card with a non-protected SxS memory card.
The SxS memory card is full.
Replace the card with one having sufficient space.
The SxS memory card needs
restoration.
Playback does not start
when you press the PLAY
button.
The power switch is set to OFF.
Set the power switch to ON.
The supplied IR Remote Remote control operation is disabled. Enable remote control operation (page 32).
Commander does not
work.
The battery of the IR Remote
Commander is exhausted.
Replace the battery with a new one.
Audio recording is not
possible.
The AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) Adjust the audio recording levels with the AUDIO
The recorded sound is
distorted.
The audio level is too high.
Adjust the audio recording levels with the AUDIO
again.
The recorded sound has a The audio level is too low.
high noise level.
Adjust the audio recording levels with the AUDIO
again.
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External Devices
Symptoms
Cause
Remedy
The equipment connected “Input Source Select” of the VIDEO Set it to “i.LINK.”
to the camcorder via an
i.LINK connection does
not react as expected, for
example, no picture
SET menu is set to “Camera.”
It sometimes takes time for the
connected equipment to recognize
the operation.
Wait for about 15 seconds. If the connected
equipment still does not react, do the following:
•
Check the i.LINK cable, for example, by re-
plugging it.
appears on its screen.
• Turn the power off, and connect the cable again.
• Change the i.LINK cable.
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Error/Warning Indications
The camcorder informs you of situations where
warning, caution, or an operation check is
required, through messages on the LCD monitor/
viewfinder screen, the tally lamps, and a buzzer.
The buzzer is output to the built-in speaker or to
the headphones connected via the headphone
connector. The buzzer volume can be adjusted
with “Alarm Level” in “Audio Output” (page
114) of the AUDIO SET menu.
Error Indications
The camcorder stops all operations, including recording, if an error indication occurs (see below).
Error indication on Buzzer
LCD/viewfinder
Tally
lamps
Cause and measures
E + Error code
Continuous Rapidly
flashing
The camcorder may be defective.
Turn off the power and check that the connected devices,
cables, and media are in proper condition. If the error persists
when you reapply power, 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.)
Warning Indications
When one of the following indications is generated, follow the message to clear the problem.
Warning indication Buzzer
on LCD/viewfinder
Tally
lamps
Cause and measures
Media Near Full
Intermittent Flashing
Free space on the SxS memory card has become insufficient.
Replace it with another at the earliest opportunity.
No space is left on the SxS memory card. Recording, clip
copying and clip division cannot be performed.
Replace it with another.
Media Full
Continuous Rapidly
flashing
Battery Near End
Battery End
Intermittent Flashing
The battery power will be exhausted soon.
Charge the battery pack at the earliest opportunity.
The battery pack is exhausted. Recording cannot be
performed.
Continuous Rapidly
flashing
Connect a power source via the DC IN connector or stop
operation to charge the battery pack.
The internal temperature has risen above a safe operation
limit.
Temperature High
Intermittent Flashing
Suspend operation, turn off the power, and wait until the
temperature falls.
Voltage Low
Intermittent Flashing
The DC IN voltage has become low (stage 1).
Check the power supply.
Insufficient Voltage
Continuous Rapidly
flashing
The DC IN voltage is too low (stage 2). Recording cannot be
performed.
Connect other power source.
Battery Error
Please Change Battery.
An error was detected with the battery pack.
Replace the battery pack with a normal one.
Error/Warning Indications
149
Warning indication Buzzer
on LCD/viewfinder
Tally
lamps
Cause and measures
Backup Battery End
Please Change.
The remaining power of the backup battery is insufficient.
Replace the battery with a new one.
1)
A partitioned memory card or one that contains recorded clips
exceeding the number permitted with this camcorder is loaded.
This card cannot be used with this camcorder. Remove it and
load a compatible card.
Unknown Media(A)
Please Change.
Reached Clip Number
Limit
Cannot Record on
The maximum number of clips for a single memory card is
reached. No more clip can be recorded on the card.
Replace it with another card.
1)
Media(A)
Media Error
An error occurred with the memory card. The card requires
restoration.
1)
Media(A) Needs to be
Remove the card, load it again, and restore it.
Restored
Media Error
Cannot Record to
Recording cannot be done, as the memory card is defective.
As playback may be possible, it is recommended to replace it
with another card after copying the clips, as required.
1)
Media(A)
Media Error
Neither recording nor playback can be done, as the memory
card is defective.
1)
Cannot Use Media(A)
It cannot be operated with this camcorder. Replace it with
another card.
1)
A card of a different file system or an unformatted card was
inserted. It cannot be used with this camcorder.
Replace it with another card or format it with this camcorder.
Cannot Use Media(A)
Unsupported File System
Video Format Mismatch
The external signal input via the i.LINK connection cannot be
recorded, as the video format setting is different from the
signal format of the external input signal.
Change “System” of the OTHERS menu to match it to that of
the external signal.
Copy Protected Input
Cannot Record
The external signal input via the i.LINK connection cannot be
recorded, as the stream is copy-protected.
Check the input signal.
DVCAM Input Signal!
Cannot Record
The external signal input via the i.LINK connection cannot be
recorded, as it is a DVCAM stream.
Media Error
Playback Halted
An error occurred in reading data from the memory card, and
playback cannot be continued.
If this frequently occurs, change the memory card after
copying the clips, as required.
1)
Recording cannot be done, as an error occurred with the
memory card.
Media(A) Error
If this frequently occurs, change the memory card.
The battery power of the connected HDD will be exhausted
soon.
2)
Intermittent Flashing
HDD A Battery Near
End
Change the battery at the earliest opportunity.
2)
Continuous Rapidly
flashing
The battery of the connected HDD is exhausted. Recording
cannot be performed.
HDD A Battery End
Stop operation to change the battery.
There is not enough capacity for copying.
Replace the card with another one.
Not Enough Capacity
1)
Change Media (A)
Reached Duplication
Limit
The card have already ten clips having the same name as that
you tried to duplicate.
1)
Replace the card with another one.
Change Media (A)
Error/Warning Indications
150
Warning indication Buzzer
on LCD/viewfinder
Tally
lamps
Cause and measures
Not Enough Capacity
Cannot Divide
There is not enough capacity for dividing a clip.
Media Reached
Rewriting Limit
The memory card comes to the end of its service life. Make a
backup copy and replace the card with another one as soon as
possible. Recording/playback may not be performed properly
if you continue to use the card.
1)
Change Media (A)
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the memory
card.
1)(B) for the card in slot B
2)B for a HDD connected to slot B
Error/Warning Indications
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About OpenSSL
Because it uses the OpenSSL Toolkit, this product uses software developed by the OpenSSL Project
(http://www.openssl.org/).
OpenSSL License
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With one SBS-64G1A
SP or DVCAM mode: Approx. 280 min.
HQ mode: Approx. 200 min.
Specifications
Note
The actual recording/playback time may
differ slightly from the values shown
here, depending on usage conditions,
memory characteristics, etc.
General
Power requirements
DC 12 V (11.0 V to 17.0 V)
Continuous operation time (with BP-U60)
Approx. 130 minutes (HD-SDI Dual-
Link On)
Power consumption
Approx. 18 W (Typical) (HD-SDI Dual-
Approx. 170 minutes (HD-SDI Dual-
Link Off)
Link Off, VF On, LCD monitor Off)
Max. 24 W (Typical) (HD-SDI Dual-
Link On, VF On, LCD monitor On)
Mass
Approx. 2.4 kg (5 lb 4.7 oz) (without
accessories)
Operating temperature
0ºC to +40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Storage temperature
–20ºC to +60ºC (–4ºF to 140ºF)
Approx. 151 × 189 × 210 mm
1
3
(6 × 7 / × 8 / inches)
2
8
Recording/playback formats
(PMW-F3L, not including projecting
parts)
Video
HD HQ Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL,
35 Mbps / VBR
Camera Block
1920 × 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P,
23.98P
Pickup device
Super-35mm-equivalent CMOS image
1440 × 1080/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P,
25P, 23.98P
sensor
1280 × 720/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 25P,
23.98P
Built-in ND filters
OFF: Clear
1
HD SP Mode: MPEG-2 MP@H-14,
25 Mbps /CBR
1: / ND
8
1
2: / ND
64
1440 × 1080 /59.94i, 50i (23.98P is
converted to 59.94i in 2-3 pull-
down processing.)
Sensitivity
T11 ISO800 (Typical)
SD Mode: DVCAM
Video S/N
720 × 480/59.94i, 29.97P
720 × 576/50i, 25P
63 dB (Y) (Typical)
Gain
Audio
–3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC
LPCM (16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels)
Shutter speed
Recording/playback time
1
1
/
to
/
sec.
32
2000
With one SBP-16
Slow shutter
2 to 8 frames
SP or DVCAM mode: Approx. 70 min.
HQ mode: Approx. 50 min.
With one SBP-32 or SBS-32G1A
SP or DVCAM mode: Approx. 140 min.
HQ mode: Approx. 100 min.
Specifications
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Audio Block
Inputs/Outputs
Input connectors
Sampling frequency
48 kHz
AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors
XLR 3-pin (2), female
LINE: +4 dBu
Quantization
16 bits
Headroom
MIC: –20 dBu to –65 dBu (3-dB steps)
(Reference level: 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms)
20 dB
Built-in speaker
GENLOCK IN connector
Monaural
BNC type (1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω,
unbalanced
Output: 250 mW
TC IN connector
BNC type (1), 0.5 V to 1.8 Vp-p, 10kΩ
Displays
DC IN connector
LCD monitor
XLR 4-pin (1)
Screen size
Output connectors
8.8 cm diagonal (3.5-inch)
Aspect ratio
VIDEO OUT connector
16:9
BNC type (1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω, HD-Y or
analog composite signal
Picture size
640 (H) × 3 (RGB) × 480 (V) delta
sequence
SDI OUT connector
BNC type (1)
Transmission
Hybrid (semi-transmissive) type
HDMI OUT connector
Type A (1)
HD SDI A/B connectors
Viewfinder
BNC type (2)
Screen size
1.148 cm diagonal (0.452-inch)
TC OUT connector
BNC type (1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
Aspect ratio
AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors
RCA phono jacks (2)
16:9
–10 dBu (47kΩ load, reference level)
Picture elements
852 (H) × 480 (V)
Headphone connector
Stereo mini jack (1), –18 dBu (reference
level output, 16Ω load)
Media Block
Input/output connectors
Card slots
Type: Express Card34
i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector
i.LINK, IEEE1394, 4-pin connector (1),
S400
Number of slots: 2
Connector: Conforming to PCMCIA
Express Card
REMOTE connector
8-pin round connector (1)
Specifications
157
USB connector
Mini-B/USB2.0 Hi-Speed (1)
Supplied Accessories
Option connector
USB Type A (1)
Lens mount adapter (1)
It is mounted on the camcorder at the factory.
Microphone (1)
SPARE connector
10-pin round connector (1)
Wind screen (1)
It is attached on the microphone at the
factory.
Infrared Remote Commander (1)
USB cable (1)
Shoulder belt (1)
Lenses (Supplied with the PMW-
F3K)
Lithium battery (CR2032 for backup) (1)
It is mounted in the camcorder at the factory.
Lithium battery (CR2025 for the IR Remote
Commander) (1)
SCL-P35T20
Focal length
35 mm
It is mounted in the IR Remote Commander
at the factory.
CD-ROM:
Iris
Manual, T2.0 to C (close)
Utility Software for XDCAM (Dedicated
application software, SxS Device Driver
Software) (1)
Focus
Manual, 0.35 mm to ∞
Filter diameter
Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder
(PDF Operating Instructions and Supplement)
(1)
95 mm
SCL-P50T20
Operating Instructions (English version and
Japanese version, 1 each)
Focal length
50 mm
With PMW-F3K only
SCL-P35T20 (focal length: 35mm) (1)
SCL-P50T20 (focal length: 50mm) (1)
SCL-P85T20 (focal length: 85mm) (1)
Iris
Manual, T2.0 to C (close)
Focus
Manual, 0.5 mm to ∞
Optional Accessories
Filter diameter
Battery pack: BP-U60
95 mm
Battery charger: BC-U1, BC-U2
AC adaptor: AC-DN10, AC-DN2B
DC cable: CCDD-X2
SCL-P85T20
Focal length
SxS memory card:
85 mm
SxS PRO series
Iris
SxS-1 series
Manual, T2.0 to C (close)
SxS memory card USB reader/writer:
SBAC-US10
Focus
Mobile storage unit: PXU-MS240
Media adaptor:
Manual, 0.85 mm to ∞
MEAD-MS01 (for “Memory Stick PRO-HG
Duo” HXA series)
Filter diameter
95 mm
MEAD-SD01 (for SDHC card)
Electret condenser microphone:
ECM-673, ECM-680S
Wireless microphone: UWP-V1
Professional hard disk unit: PHU-120R
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Specifications
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Remote control unit: RM-B150, RM-B750
Wi-Fi adapter CBK-WA01
Notes
• Always make a test recording, and verify that it • Always verify that the unit is operating properly
was recorded successfully.
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