Sony PXWX400 PXW-X400, PXW-X400KC, PXW-X400KF Solid-State Memory Camcorder Operating Instructions

The ASSIGN. 1/3 switches are provided with an indicator to show whether a function is assigned to the switch (ON) or not (OFF).

ONLINE button

When network client mode or the streaming function is assigned to this button, press and hold until the indicator is lit orange. Then, press the button again, turning the indicator blue, to enable network client mode or the streaming function.

To exit the enabled function, press and hold the button until the indicator turns off.

The button can also be used as an assignable switch when assigned with functions other than

those above (page 107).

ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or optional earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard.

However, if Maintenance >Audio >Min Alarm

Volume in the setup menu is set to [Set], the alarm tone is audible even when this volume control is at the minimum position.

ALARM

Minimum Maximum

MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) knob

Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum position, no sound can be heard.

MONITOR (audio monitor selection) switches

By means of combinations of the two switches, you can select audio that you want to hear through the built-in speaker or earphones.

When the lower switch is set to CH-1/2

Upper switch

CH-1/CH-3

MIX

CH-2/CH-4

Audio output

Channel 1 audio

Channels 1 and 2 mixed audio

(stereo)

Channel 2 audio

When the lower switch is set to CH-3/4

Upper switch

CH-1/CH-3

MIX

CH-2/CH-4

Audio output

Channel 3 audio

Channels 3 and 4 mixed audio

(stereo)

Channel 4 audio a) By connecting stereo headphones to the EARPHONE jack, you can hear the audio in stereo. (Maintenance >Audio

>Headphone Out in the setup menu must be set to

Stereo.)

ASSIGN. (assignable) 0 switch

You can assign a function using Operation

>Assignable Switch in the setup menu

the setup menu (page 88) (factory settings are

Off is assigned to these switches when the camcorder is shipped from the factory.

This is a momentary type switch. Each press of the switch turns the function assigned to this switch on or off.

GAIN switch

Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions during shooting. The gain values corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be selected using Operation >Gain Switch in

L=0 dB, M=6 dB, and H=12 dB).

When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast control) switch

Switches the video signal output from the camera module, between the following two.

BARS: Output the color bar signal.

CAM: Output the video signal being shot. When this is selected, you can switch DCC

on and off.

1) DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control): Against a very bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the subject, objects in the background will be lost in the glare. The

DCC function will suppress the high intensity and restore much of the lost detail. It is particularly effective for shooting in the following cases.

ˎ Shooting a subject indoors, against a background through a window

WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch

Controls adjustment of the white balance.

PRST: Adjust the color temperature to the preset value (the factory default setting: 3200K). Use this setting when you have no time to adjust the white balance.

A or B: Recall the white balance adjustment settings already stored in A or B. Push the

AUTO W/B BAL switch (page 5) to the

WHITE position to automatically adjust the white balance and save the adjustment settings in memory A or memory B.

B (ATW

):When this switch is set to B and

Operation >White Setting >White Switch

is set to [ATW] in the setup menu, ATW is activated.

You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch even when ATW is in use.

When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds.

1) ATW (Auto Tracing White balance): The white balance of the picture being shot is adjusted automatically for varying lighting conditions.

[Note]

It may not be possible to adjust to the appropriate colors using ATW, depending on the lighting and subject conditions.

Examples:

ˎ When a single color dominates the subject, such as sky, sea, ground, or flowers. high or extremely low color temperature.

If execution of automatic tracing by the ATW function takes an unacceptably long time or only results in an inadequate effect, then execute the

AWB function.

10.

Switch cover

Open this cover to use the MENU ON/OFF switch or the MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch.

11.

MENU ON/OFF switch

To use the switch, open the cover.

This switch is used to display the menu on the viewfinder screen or the test signal screen. Each time the switch is pushed down, the menu screen is turned on and off.

The function of this switch is the same as that of the MENU button in the thumbnail screen operations section.

[Note]

It is not possible to turn off the menu screen by closing the cover.

12.

MENU CANCEL/PRST (preset) /ESCAPE switch

To use the switch, open the cover.

This switch has different functions depending on whether or not a menu is displayed.

Use the switch in the following way when the menu is displayed.

CANCEL/PRST: Pushing this switch up to this position after a setting is changed in the setup menu displays the message to confirm whether the previous settings are canceled.

Pushing this switch up to this position again cancels the previous settings.

Pushing this switch up to this position before a setting is changed in the setup menu or after a setting change is canceled in the setup menu displays the message to confirm whether the setting is reset to the initial value. Pushing this switch up to this position again resets the settings to the initial value.

ESCAPE: Use this switch when the menu page, which has a hierarchical structure, is opened.

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Each time the switch is pushed to this position, the page returns to one stage higher in the hierarchy.

Use the switch in the following way when the menu is not displayed.

CANCEL/PRST: Each time this switch is pushed upward, a window to confirm the menu settings and status of the camcorder appears

on the viewfinder screen (page 12). The

window consists of several pages, which are switched each time the switch is pushed upward.

ESCAPE: To clear the page, push this switch down to the OFF position.

13.

UTILITY SD card slot

Insert an SD card for saving camcorder settings.

14.

ACCESS indicator

Lights up orange when the SD card is being accessed.

LCD Monitor Side (2)

[1]

[2]

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10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17

Built-in speaker

The speaker can be used to monitor E-E

sound during recording, and playback sound during playback. The speaker also sounds alarms to

reinforce visual warnings (page 124).

If you connect earphones to the EARPHONE jack, the speaker output is suppressed automatically.

1) E-E: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric.” In E-E mode, video and audio signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal electric circuits only.

This can be used to check input signals.

LCD monitor

Displays remaining battery capacity, remaining media capacity, audio levels, time data, and so on.

It also allows you to check camera and playback

pictures (page 12).

You can adjust the position and angle of the LCD monitor.

WARNING indicator

Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs

(page 124).

ACCESS indicator

Lights up in blue when data is written to or read from the recording media.

Audio control section (page 9)

Thumbnail screen operation section

(page 9)

F REV (fast reverse) button and indicator

This plays back at high speed in the reverse direction. The playback speed changes in the order

×4  ×15  ×24 with each press of the button.

The indicator lights during high-speed playback in

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PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator

Press this button to view playback video images using the viewfinder screen or the LCD monitor.

The indicator lights during playback.

Press this button again during playback to pause, outputting a still image. At this time the indicator flashes at a rate of once per second.

Pressing the F REV or F FWD button during playback or pause starts high speed playback in the forward or reverse direction.

F FWD (fast forward) button and indicator

This plays back at high speed in the forward direction. The playback speed changes in the order

×4  ×15  ×24 with each press of the button.

The indicator lights during high-speed playback in the forward direction.

10.

PREV (previous) button

This jumps to the first frame of the current clip.

If you press this together with the F REV button, the jump is to the first frame of the first recorded clip on the recording media.

If you press this button twice in rapid succession, the jump is to the first frame of the preceding clip (or the first frame of the current clip when no preceding clips exist).

11.

STOP button

Press this button to stop playback.

12.

NEXT button

This jumps to the first frame of the next clip.

If you press this together with the F FWD button, the jump is to the last frame of the last recorded clip on the recording media.

13.

DISP SEL (display selection)/EXPAND

(expand function) button

With each press of this button, the display in the

LCD monitor changes as follows.

Display indication

Video with superimposed information (CHAR)

Description

The LCD monitor displays the same text information as the viewfinder.

Display indication

Video without superimposed information (MONI)

Status display

(STATUS)

Description

Only the video appears.

Counter indications, warnings, audio levels, and similar information appear.

No video image appears.

The EXPAND button function will be supported in a future upgrade.

14.

HOLD (display hold) button

Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data displayed in the LCD monitor. (The timecode generator continues running.) Pressing this button again releases the hold.

For details about the time data display, see page 12.

15.

RESET/RETURN button

Resets the value shown in the time data display in the LCD monitor. According to the settings of the

PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch (page 9) and the

F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch (page 9), this button

resets the display as follows.

Switch settings RESET/RETURN button operation

Reset counter to 00:00:00:00.

DISPLAY switch:

COUNTER

DISPLAY switch:

PRESET/REGEN/

CLOCK switch:

PRESET

F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch:

SET

Reset timecode to

00:00:00:00.

Switch settings

DISPLAY switch:

U-BIT

PRESET/REGEN/

CLOCK switch:

PRESET

F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch:

SET

RESET/RETURN button operation

Reset user bits data

00:00:00:00.

a) to a) Of the timecode bits for every frame recorded on the media, those bits which can be used to record useful information for the user such as scene number, shooting place, etc.

“Setting Time Data” (page 43)

This button returns to the previous screen when pressed during thumbnail screen display or essence mark thumbnail screen display.

16.

DISPLAY switch

This cycles the data displayed in the time data display in the LCD monitor through the sequence

COUNTER, TC, and U-BIT (page 12).

COUNTER: Display recording/playback duration counter.

TC: Display timecode.

U-BIT: Display user bits data.

17.

BRIGHT (brightness) button

Switches the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight.

Each press of the button selects the next setting in the order shown in the following table. If you press the button with the LCD monitor off, the LCD backlight comes on in the H state.

Setting

OFF

LCD monitor backlight

High (select this to view the LCD monitor outdoors in the daytime)

Brightness between H and L

Low (select this to view the LCD monitor indoors or outdoors at night)

Off (the display is also off)

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Thumbnail screen operations section and audio control section

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Thumbnail indicator

This lights when the thumbnail screen is displayed.

THUMBNAIL button

Press this button to display the thumbnail

screen (page 72) and to carry out a thumbnail

operation.

Press once more to return to the original display.

SET button and arrow buttons

Use these buttons to make timecode and user bit settings, and for thumbnail screen operations.

When the menu is displayed, press this button to select an item or to confirm the setting change.

MENU button

Each press of this button turns the setup menu display on and off.

The function of this button is the same as that of the MENU ON/OFF switch.

F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/recording run) switch

Selects the operating mode of the internal timecode generator. The operating mode is set as explained below, depending on the position of the switch.

F-RUN: Timecode keeps advancing, regardless of whether the camcorder is recording. Use this setting when synchronizing the timecode with external timecode.

SET: Sets the timecode or user bits.

R-RUN: Timecode advances only during recording.

Use this setting to have a consecutive timecode on the recording media.

“Setting the Timecode” (page 43)

“Setting the User Bits” (page 43)

LEVEL CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (audio channel

1/2/3/4 recording level) knobs

Adjust the audio levels to be recorded on channels

1, 2, 3, and 4 when the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 and AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 switches are set to

MANUAL.

AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 (audio channel 3/4 adjustment method selection) switches

Select the audio level adjustment method for audio channels 3 and 4.

AUTO: Automatic adjustment

MANUAL: Manual adjustment

ESSENCE MARK button

By pressing this button when a thumbnail display is on the screen, you can view the following thumbnail displays of the essence-marked frames of the selected clip, depending on the item selected in a list displayed on the screen.

All: Thumbnail display of all frames marked with essence marks.

Rec Start: Thumbnail display of frames marked with Rec Start marks and of the first frames of clips (when the first frames are not marked with Rec Start marks).

Shot Mark1: Thumbnail display of the frames marked with Shot Mark 1.

Shot Mark2: Thumbnail display of the frames marked with Shot Mark 2.

You can also select Shot Mark 0 and Shot Mark 3 to

Shot Mark 9.

If a clip is recorded using planning metadata that defines names for shot mark 0 to shot mark 9, the selection options in the list are displayed by the defined names.

SHIFT button

Use this in combination with other buttons.

10.

PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/CLOCK switch

Selects the type of timecode to record.

PRESET: Record new timecode on the media.

REGEN: Record timecode continuous with the existing timecode recorded on the media.

Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-

RUN switch, the camcorder operates in R-RUN mode.

CLOCK: Record timecode synchronized to the internal clock. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in F-RUN mode.

11.

AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2 adjustment method selection) switches

Select the audio level adjustment method for audio channels 1 and 2.

AUTO: Automatic adjustment

MANUAL: Manual adjustment

12.

AUDIO IN CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (audio channel

1/2/3/4 input selection) switches

Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4.

FRONT: Audio input signals from the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector

REAR: Audio input signals from an audio device connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors

WIRELESS: Audio input signals from the UHF portable tuner if it is attached

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Handle and Memory Card Slot Side

SxS memory card slots (page 28)

6 5 4 3

ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches

You can assign a function using Operation

>Assignable Switch in the setup menu

(page 107).

Off is assigned to these switches when the

2 1 camcorder is shipped from the factory.

GPS module

Contains a built-in GPS module.

[Note]

Do not grasp this part of the camcorder when the GPS function is in use.

PC connector

Used to put this camcorder into USB connection mode and use it as an external storage device for a computer. When a computer is connected to this connector, every memory card inserted in the camcorder is recognized as a drive on the computer.

External device connector

Reserved for use in a future upgrade.

USB wireless LAN module connector

Connect to an IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN

Module (supplied), CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN

Adaptor (option), or combination of CBK-NA1

Network Adaptor Kit (option) and modem (option) to enable communications with wireless LAN devices and networks.

“Connecting Devices using Wireless LAN” (page 56)

“Connecting to the Internet” (page 59)

PROXY SD card slot (page 51)

Insert an SD card for recording proxy data.

(NFC) mark

A built-in NFC antenna is provided. Reserved for use in a future upgrade.

Network connector

Connects to a network via a wired LAN connection using a LAN cable (sold separately).

[CAUTION]

ˎ For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port.

Follow the instructions for this port.

ˎ When you connect the LAN cable of the unit to peripheral device, use a shielded-type cable to prevent malfunction due to radiation noise.

“Connecting to the Internet” (page 59)

HDMI connector

Connect an HDMI device, such as a monitor or recording unit, to output HD or SD HDMI video and audio signals.

10.

GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input) connector (BNC type)

This connector inputs a reference signal when the camcorder is to be genlocked or when timecode is to be synchronized with external equipment.

The supported reference signals vary depending on the current system frequency as shown in the following table.

System frequency Supported reference signals

59.94i

1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i

59.94P

50i

1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i

1080/50i, 576/50i

50P

29.97P

25P

23.98P

1080/50i, 576/50i

1080/59.94i, 480/59.94i

1080/50i, 576/50i

1080/23.98PsF

11.

TC IN (timecode input) connector (BNC type)

To apply an external lock to the timecode of the camcorder, input the reference timecode.

“Setting the Timecode” (page 43)

12.

VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type)

Outputs video signals for monitoring.

13.

TC OUT (timecode output) connector (BNC type)

To lock the timecode of an external VTR to the timecode of this camcorder, connect this connector to the external VTR’s timecode input connector.

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Tally Indicator and Connector Section

3 4

5 6

1 7 8 9 10

TALLY (back tally) indicator (red)

Lights up during recording. It will not light if the

TALLY switch is set to OFF. It also flashes when the

WARNING indicator operates. The tally indicator on the front of the viewfinder and the REC indication on the viewfinder screen light or flash in the same manner.

“Error/Warning System” (page 124)

TALLY switch

Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator function.

EARPHONE jack (stereo, minijack)

You can monitor the E-E sound during recording and playback sound during playback. When an alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound through the earphone. Plugging an earphone into the jack automatically cuts off the built-in speaker.

You can select monaural or stereo using

Maintenance >Audio >Headphone Out in the setup menu.

AUDIO IN selector switch

Select the audio source you connect to the AUDIO

IN CH1/CH2 connectors.

LINE: When connecting a stereo amplifier or other external audio signal source

AES/EBU: When connecting an external digital audio signal source

MIC: When connecting a microphone.

+48V/OFF (+48V external power source on/ off) switch

Switch between the following settings, according to the microphone used for audio input.

+48V: Microphone requiring external power source (phantom power)

OFF: Microphone using internal power source or not requiring a power source

SDI IN (SDI input) connector (BNC type)

Connector used when connecting an external HD

SDI signal source to the camcorder.

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio channel 1 and channel 2 input) connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, female)

Connect to audio equipment or a microphone.

Bottom cover

This is provided for protecting the cables connected to the connectors on the rear panel.

By loosening the screws which retain the cover to the bottom of the camcorder, you can adjust the position of the cover depending on the size and shape of the microphone or audio cable plugs.

After adjusting the position, tighten the screws to secure the cover.

AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5-pin, male)

Outputs the audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4.

The audio signals are selected by the MONITOR switch.

10.

REMOTE connector (8-pin)

Connect a remote control unit to control the camcorder remotely.

[Note]

Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the camcorder

POWER switch.

11.

SDI OUT 1/2 connectors (BNC type)

Outputs an HDSDI or SDSDI signal (with embedded audio). The output from this connector can be turned on or off using Operation >Input/

Output >SDI Out1 Output or SDI Out2 Output in the setup menu.

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Screen Display

Information Screen

1213

910

Recording mode indicator

File format indicator

Status display

PB: Appears during media playback.

NDF: Appears when non-drop-frame timecode is selected.

EXT-LK: Appears when the internal timecode generator is locked to an external signal input to the TC IN (timecode input) connector.

HOLD: Appears when the operation mode of the internal timecode generator is set to R-RUN and stopped.

System frequency indicator

Indicates the system frequency of video being currently played or recorded.

Audio format indicator

Indicates the audio recording format or the audio format of clip being currently played.

Indicator

16bit

Recording format

HD420 HQ

DVCAM

MPEG IMX 50

1 2 3 4 5

Indicator

24bit

Recording format

HD422 50

MPEG IMX 50

XAVC Intra

XAVC Long

Audio level meters

Indicates the audio recording or playback levels of channels 1 to 4.

Remaining battery capacity indicator

Displays the battery remaining capacity icon and the remaining recording time.

Remaining media capacity indicator

Shows bar segments indicating the remaining capacity of recording media in the slots.

Warning indicator area

Displays warnings when trouble with recording or moisture condensation occurs.

For details, see “Error/Warning System” (page 124).

10.

Clip name display

Displays the name of the clip currently recording when recording, or displays the name of the next clip to be recorded during recording standby.

11.

Time data display

Switches displays of duration, timecode, and user bits data, depending on the position of the

DISPLAY switch.

Displays the type of data currently shown in the time data display, as follows.

TCG: Recorded timecode

TCR: Playback timecode

UBG: Recorded user bits

UBR; Playback user bits

CNT: Counter

DUR: Duration

CLK: Time display (when the PRESET/REGEN/

CLOCK switch is set to CLOCK)

When the HOLD button is pressed to hold the timecode value, the timecode is displayed in the format shown below. When the HOLD button is pressed again to release the hold, the timecode is displayed in the normal format.

The three dots indicate that the timecode and counter progress are displayed in hold mode.

12.

Resolution indicator

Indicates the resolution of the output video.

13.

Recording format indicator

Indicates the current recording format or the recording format of clip being currently played.

Status Screens

The status screens allow you to check camcorder settings and various types of status information.

When no menu is displayed, push the MENU

CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch up to the CANCEL/

PRST position to display the status screen. Each push selects the next status screen, in the order given in the table above.

The following status screens can be displayed.

Camera Status screen

Displays settings and status information related to shooting.

Display item Description

Gain Gain level in dB units

Shutter

Gamma

White

Electronic shutter status

Gamma category and curve

White balance mode setting

Gain Switch

Zebra

GAIN switch status

Zebra pattern status

Iris Iris f-stop value

Focal Length Focal length

Focus Distance Focus distance

Depth Of Field Depth of field

Zoom Speed Zoom speed configured for the lens ZOOM button

Audio Status screen

Displays settings and status information related to audio input and output.

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Display item

CH 1/CH 2/CH

3/CH 4

Description

Audio level, input source, reference input level, and wind noise reduction filter settings for each channel

System Status screen

Displays settings and status information related to recording.

Display item

System

Frequency

Rec Format

Clip

Continuous

Rec

Title Prefix

Picture Size

Simul Rec

Description

System frequency

Recording format

Clip Continuous Rec function on/ off setting

Clip name prefix

Picture size

Simul Rec function on/off

Rec Function Enabled special recording format and settings

Picture Cache

Rec

Number

Picture cache function on/off setting

Clip name suffix

Gamma

Proxy

Recording

Mode

Gamma category in use

Proxy data recording function on/ off setting

Video Output Status screen

Displays settings and status information related to video output.

Display item Description

SDI

HDMI

Video

SDI OUT connector output settings (output picture size, output form, output rate, superimposition)

HDMI connector output settings

(output picture size, output form, output rate, superimposition)

VIDEO OUT connector output settings (output picture size, superimposition)

Network Status 1 screen

The Network Status 1 screen displays settings and status information related to the network.

Display item Description

Setting Network setting status

Wireless

Network

Wireless network setting status

Device Name Name of device attached to the

USB wireless LAN module connector

Display item

IP Address

(Wireless)

MAC Add.

(Wireless)

Wired LAN

Remote

IP Address

(Wired)

Description

IP address of wireless LAN connection

MAC address of device attached the USB wireless LAN module connector

Wired LAN network connection status

Remote control enabled/disabled state when connected using a

LAN cable

IP address of wired LAN connection

Network Status 2 screen

The Network Status 2 screen displays settings and status information related to streaming.

Display item

NW Client

Mode Status

CCM Name

Description

Network client mode status

For details about the status, see

“Network client mode status”

(page 13).

Name of the connected CCM when using network client mode

Streaming distribution status Streaming

Status

Streaming Size Picture size of the currently selected streaming setting

Streaming Bit

Rate

Bit rate of the currently selected streaming setting

Streaming Type Type of the currently selected streaming setting

Display item Description

Streaming

Dest. Add.

Streaming destination address

Streaming

Dest. Port

Number of

Distribution

File Transfer

Streaming destination port

Number of streaming distribution destinations

File transfer progress status

Transfer to: Server name of file transfer destination

Network client mode status

Status display

Off

State

CCM not connected

Description

Network client mode is off.

Connected CCM connected Network client mode is on, CCM is connected, and

CCM control is enabled.

Connecting Connecting to

CCM

(disconnected)

Awaiting CCM connection standby

Attempting to connect to CCM (or disconnecting). Wait until connection

(disconnection) is successful. If the status does not change from

“Connecting,” the

CCM address setting may be incorrect.

Check that the address is set correctly.

Network client mode is on, but the network setting is off. Enable the network setting to connect to the

CCM.

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Status display

Address

Error

Auth.

Failed

No Inet

Access

Cert. not

Valid

State Description

CCM address error

CCM user name/ password error

Internet connection error

CCM certification not valid error

The host name or IP address of the CCM to connect may be incorrect. Check that the setting is correct.

The user name or password used to connect to the CCM may be incorrect.

Check that the setting is correct.

Cannot connect to the network. The network settings may be incorrect.

Check the network settings.

The CCM certificate is not valid. The date setting may be invalid. Check the date setting.

Battery Status screen

Displays the status of the battery attached to the camcorder.

Display item Description

Detected

Battery

Detected type of the battery

Remaining Remaining capacity (%)

Charge Count Number of recharges

Capacity Remaining capacity (Ah)

Voltage

Manufacture

Date

Voltage

Date of battery manufacture

Power Source Power supply source

Supplied

Voltage

Supplied power source voltage

Assignable Button Status screen

Displays the names of functions assigned to assignable switches.

Media Status screen

Displays the status of the recording media.

Display item

SxSA

SxSB

SD Proxy

SD Utility

Description

Remaining capacity (bar graph and remaining time display) and media life of media in slot A

Remaining capacity (bar graph and remaining time display) and media life of media in slot B

Remaining capacity (bar graph and remaining time display) and media life (displayed only if available) of media in PROXY SD card slot

Remaining capacity (bar graph and remaining capacity) and media life (displayed only if available) of media in UTILITY SD card slot

A mark is displayed if the media is protected.

Viewfinder Screen

The viewfinder screen displays images during shooting (recording or recording standby) and playback with camcorder information superimposed on the display.

You can toggle the display of information on/off using the DISPLAY switch.

The information to display is linked to the settings in Operation >Super Impose in the setup menu, and the settings of the corresponding switches.

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Extender indicator

Displays the status of the digital extender function and lens extender function.

EX: Appears when the lens extender function is ON

X2D: Appears when the digital extender function

(×2) is ON

X3D: Appears when the digital extender function

(×3) is ON

X4D: Appears when the digital extender function

(×4) is ON

EX2D: Appears when both the lens extender function and digital extender function (×2) are

EX3D: Appears when both the lens extender function and digital extender function (×3) are

EX4D: Appears when both the lens extender function and digital extender function (×4) are

Turn the digital extender on/off using an assignable switch assigned with the Digital

Extender function.

10 11 12

13 14

15 16

[Note]

The digital extender cannot be turned on when Slow & Quick

Motion is enabled.

Zoom position indicator (with lens mounted)

Displays the zoom position of the zoom lens in the range 0 to 99.

Color temperature indicator

Displays the color temperature of the white balance.

Focus position indicator (with lens mounted)

Displays the focus position as a distance to the subject (unit: meters).

Iris position indicator (with lens mounted)

Displays the iris position setting.

Electric color temperature filter indicator

Appears when the CC5600K function is on.

Depth of field indicator (serial lens mounted)

Displays the depth of field using a bar. The units for display are set using Operation >Display On/Off

>Lens Info in the setup menu, and can be set to meters or feet.

Recording mode indicator

Displays the following recording operation states of the camcorder.

Indicator



Rec

Meaning

During recording

Stby Recording standby



Cont Rec Clip continuous recording in progress

Cont Stby Recording standby in clip continuous recording mode



S&Q Rec Recording in progress in Slow &

Quick Motion mode

S&Q Stby



Rec

Recording standby in Slow & Quick

Motion mode

Recording in picture cache mode



Cache



Int Rec

Int Stby



Int Stby



Sml Rec

Sml Stby

CALL

Recording standby in picture cache mode

Recording in progress in Interval Rec mode

Recording standby in Interval Rec mode

Recording paused in Interval Rec mode (during pause intervals)

Recording in progress in Simul Rec mode

Recording standby in Simul Rec mode

Call received from external connected device

Green tally is displayed when the camcorder is in the following states.

ˎ Maintenance >Camera Config >HD-SDI Remote

I/F is set to Green Tally in the setup menu and a recording control signal is output from the SDI

OUT connector.

ˎ Green tally signal received (when a camera adaptor is mounted on the camcorder and a camera extension unit is connected)

Wireless receiver function indicator

Displays “W” when a slot-in receiver is attached to the camcorder, and displays the reception level for each channel that can be used by the receiver

(1ch, 2ch, or 4ch).

Normal: Displays the strength of the received signal level by the number of white segment indicators.

Analog receiver muting/Digital receiver error rate warning: Displays the strength of the received signal level by the number of gray segment indicators.

If the received level exceeds the peak: Displays “P” in place of the indicator.

Receiver battery is low: The corresponding channel number and indicators flash.

1) When using the DWR-S02D

10.

S&Q Motion (Slow & Quick) frame rate indicator

Displays the shooting frame rate when the camcorder is set to Slow & Quick Motion recording mode.

11.

GPS indicator (page 54)

12.

Battery capacity/voltage display

Displays the following indicators according to the type of battery power source.

Battery type

Info battery

Anton/Bauer battery

Other batteries

Indicator

Battery remaining capacity icon and remaining recording time

Remaining battery capacity (% indicator)

Input voltage

13.

Recording format (picture size) indicator

Displays the picture size of clips recorded onto SxS memory cards.

14.

Recording format (system frequency and scan method) indicator

Displays the currently configured camcorder system frequency and the recording format scan method.

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15.

Recording format (codec) indicator

Displays the format name of clips recorded onto

SxS memory cards.

16.

Gamma indicator

Display the gamma setting.

Operation

>Display

On/Off

>Gamma

Off

Menu settings

Paint >Gamma setting

Gamma Gamma

Lens Supplied with the PXW-X400KC

The PXW-X400KC is supplied with a lens.

Iris gain adjustment trimmer (page 39)

Iris push auto switch

When the iris mode switch is in the M (manual) position, press this switch for instantaneous auto iris adjustment. The iris is automatically adjusted while the switch is held down.

Iris mode switch

A (auto): The iris is adjusted automatically.

M (manual): Adjust the iris with the iris ring.

Zoom seesaw switch

This is enabled when the zoom servo/manual knob is in the SERVO position. Set to the W (wide angle) position when you want wide-angle, and set to the T (telephoto) side when you want telephoto.

Press the switch harder for a faster zoom action, or softer for slower zoom action.

RET switch

While pressed, the last few seconds recorded appear on the viewfinder screen (Rec Review)

(page 19).

F.B. lock screw / F.B. adjustment ring

(page 39)

Positioning pin

When attaching the lens, align this pin with the recess in the top center of lens mount on the camcorder.

Macro button / macro ring

Press and hold the macro button and turn the macro ring to adjust the focus (minimum focus distance: 10 mm).

Iris ring

For manual iris adjustment, set the iris mode switch to the M (manual) position, then turn this ring.

[Note]

Always set the iris mode switch to the M (manual) position first and then adjust the iris.

10.

Zoom lever / zoom ring

For manual zoom adjustment, set the zoom servo/ manual switch to the MANU position, then operate the lever/ring.

11.

Focus ring

Turn this ring to adjust the focus.

12.

Zoom servo / manual knob

SERVO (servo): Selects power zoom. Operate the zoom with the zoom seesaw switch.

MANU (manual): Selects manual zoom. Operate the zoom with the zoom lever/zoom ring.

13.

Power/iris control cable

Connect to the LENS connector on the camcorder.

14.

VTR switch

Use this to start and stop recording. Press once to start recording, then press once more to stop.

15.

Zoom remote control connector

Connect to an optional zoom servo controller to enable remote control of zooming.

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Lens Supplied with the PXW-X400KF

The PXW-X400KF is supplied with a lens.

PUSH AF (auto focus) button

Reserved for use in a future upgrade.

FOCUS (adjustment mode) switch

A (auto): Reserved for use in a future upgrade.

M (manual): Selects manual mode for focus adjustment with the focus ring.

MACRO switch

When this switch is in the ON position, macro mode is enabled, allowing focusing over the whole range (5 cm 1) to ∞) including the macro range (from 5 cm

to 90 cm from the front of the lens).

This operation is independent of whether the focus adjustment mode is auto or manual.

1) At the wide-angle setting

Iris ring

For manual iris adjustment, set the IRIS switch to the M (manual) position, then turn this ring.

Zoom ring

For manual zoom adjustment, set the ZOOM switch to the MANUAL position, then turn this ring.

Focus ring

Turn this ring to adjust the focus.

When the ring is set to AF/MF mode, the faster you turn ring the faster the focusing mechanism operates, minimizing the amount of turning required for focusing.

When you slide the focus ring back (toward the camcorder), the focus mode is set to Full MF mode, in which all focus adjustments are manual

(page 40).

Flange focal length adjustment button

Press this to adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the lens mounting flange plane to

the focusing plane) (page 25).

Zoom control connector (8-pin)

Connect to an optional zoom servo controller to enable remote control of zooming.

ZOOM switch

SERVO: Selects power zoom. Operate the zoom with the power zoom lever.

MANUAL (manual): Selects manual zoom. Operate the zoom with the zoom ring.

10.

PUSH AUTO (instant auto iris) button

When the IRIS switch is in the M position for manual adjustment, press this button for instantaneous auto adjustment. The iris is automatically adjusted while the button is held down.

11.

IRIS (adjustment mode) switch

A (auto): The iris is adjusted automatically.

M (manual): Adjust the iris with the iris ring.

12.

Power zoom lever

This is enabled when the ZOOM switch is in the

SERVO position. Set to the W (wide angle) position when you want wide-angle, and set to the T

(telephoto) side when you want telephoto.

Press the lever harder for a faster zoom action, or softer for slower zoom action.

13.

RET (return video) button

You can assign a function and use this as an

assignable switch (page 106).

When “Lens RET” is assigned to this button (factory default setting), press this after recording stops to review the last few seconds recorded on the

viewfinder screen (Rec Review) (page 45).

Press this button (single click) during recording or playback to record a Shot Mark 1 mark, or double-

click to record a Shot Mark 2 mark (page 47).

14.

VTR button

Use this to start and stop recording. Press once to start recording, then press once more to stop.

Viewfinder

9 10 11

15 14 13 12

Connector

Connect to the VF connector (26-pin) on the camcorder.

Viewfinder cable

Slide stopper

Prevents the viewfinder from coming off the camcorder when it is slid from side to side.

Eyecup

Diopter adjustment ring

Turn this ring to adjust the image until it is in sharpest focus.

Eyepiece

You can raise this up when required by the situation.

Viewfinder barrel

You can raise this up or rotate when required by the situation.

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Tally indicator

Lights up when recording is started by a press of the REC START button on this camcorder, the

VTR button on the lens, or the VTR button on the remote control unit.

When an abnormality occurs, the tally indicator flashes to indicate a warning.

PEAKING knob

Turning this knob clockwise adjusts the picture sharpness, and makes focusing easier. This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder.

10.

CONTRAST knob

Adjusts the contrast of the screen. This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder.

11.

BRIGHT knob

Adjusts the brightness of the screen. This control has no effect on the output signals of the camcorder.

12.

TALLY switch

Controls the tally indicator located on the front of the viewfinder.

HIGH: The tally indicator brightness is set to high.

OFF: The tally indicator is disabled.

LOW: The tally indicator brightness is set to low.

13.

ZEBRA (zebra pattern) switch

Controls the zebra pattern display.

ON: Display a zebra pattern.

OFF: Do not display a zebra pattern.

14.

DISPLAY switch

ON: Display text information.

OFF: Do not display text information.

15.

MIRROR switch

The image display on the monitor screen becomes reversed horizontally or vertically when the viewfinder barrel is raised up or rotated.

L/R: Reverse the image horizontally.

OFF: Do not reverse the image.

B/T: Reverse the image vertically.

16.

Microphone holder

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2. Preparation

Preparing a Power Supply

For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below.

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

[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.

Note on using the battery pack

A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged.

Using AC Power

Using a Battery Pack

Mount an AC-DN2B/DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply.

Press the battery pack against the back of the camcorder, aligning the line on the side of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder. Then slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow aligns with the line on the camcorder.

To detach the battery pack, pull the battery pack up by holding the release button in.

[Notes]

ˎ If the battery pack is not attached correctly, the terminals may become damaged.

ˎ During recording and playback (while the ACCESS lamp on the right-side panel is lit in blue and the ACCESS lamp in the card slot section is lit in orange), be careful never to remove the battery pack.

Doing so may corrupt the data recorded on the card.

ˎ Make sure to power the camcorder off before replacing the battery pack.

When a BP-L80S Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for approximately 145 minutes.

[WARNING]

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

[Note]

The battery pack operating time depends on the frequency of use of the battery pack, and the ambient temperature when used.

Before use, charge the battery pack with a charger suitable for each battery.

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2. Preparation

Attaching a Viewfinder

This section describes the viewfinder supplied with the PXW-X400KC/PXW-X400KF models.

[CAUTION]

When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece lens facing the sun.

Direct sunlight can enter through the lens, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire.

[Note]

A viewfinder is supplied with the PXW-X400KC/PXW-

X400KF models. A viewfinder for the PXW-X400 is available separately.

Couple the viewfinder connector to the VF connector (26-pin).

VF connector (26-pin)

Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring switch on the rear panel of the viewfinder to B/T.

Lifting Up the Viewfinder Barrel and

Eyepiece

You can view the LCD screen inside the viewfinder or its mirrored image by lifting up the viewfinder barrel or the eyepiece.

Push the clip on the bottom to release and flip up the viewfinder barrel.

It locks at the 120-degree position.

Attaching the Supplied Viewfinder

[Note]

When attaching the viewfinder, take note of the following points.

ˎ Be sure to the power off the camcorder before coupling the viewfinder connector to the camcorder’s VF connector (26-pin). If you make this connection when the camcorder power is on, the viewfinder may not function properly.

ˎ Couple the viewfinder connector firmly to the camcorder’s VF connector (26-pin). If the coupling is loose, noise may appear on the video or the tally light may not operate properly.

[1] Loosen the viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring, [2] attach the viewfinder to the viewfinder fitting shoe, and [3] tighten the viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring.

Slide stopper

You can detach the viewfinder by following the attaching procedure in reverse order. But, when detaching the viewfinder from the attachment shoe, pull up the stopper.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Position

To adjust the viewfinder left-right position, loosen the left-right positioning ring, and to adjust the front-back position, loosen the front-to-back positioning knob.

Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob

Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle

You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder.

[2]

[1]

Left-to-right positioning ring

[3]

Reversing the display (image/text indication) vertically

The viewfinder can be rotated as much as 180 degrees toward the direction facing the subject.

When you do this, the picture and other information displayed in the viewfinder appear upside down.

To restore the normal display, set the MIRROR

Normally use it in the locked position.

Although you can open it farther from the lock position, you must return it to the closed position to lock it at the 120-degree position again.

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Detaching the Viewfinder Barrel/

Eyepiece

Push the clip on the bottom to release.

Flip up the viewfinder barrel.

Slide the knob on the top to the opposite side of the viewfinder barrel.

Detach the viewfinder barrel by horizontally sliding it.

Reversing the display (image/text indication) horizontally

By setting the MIRROR switch on the rear panel of the viewfinder to L/R, you can reverse the picture and other information displayed in the viewfinder horizontally.

Adjust the Diopter

Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest.

Hex socket bolts

Attaching the BKW-401 Viewfinder

Rotation Bracket

By fitting an optional BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation

Bracket, you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder.

Loosen the front-to-back viewfinder positioning levers and the front-to-back viewfinder positioning knobs, and then pull the viewfinder slide assembly forward.

Viewfinder slide assembly

Attach the BKW-401 with the supplied bolts.

Bolts supplied with the BKW-401

Diopter adjustment ring

You can also attach a commercially available protection filter, close-up lens, etc. that is 52 mm in diameter.

Adjust the front-to-back position so that the arm of the BKW-401 does not touch the handle when it is raised.

Adjust position so that arm does not touch handle

Adjusting the Screen

Adjust the brightness, contrast, and peaking of the viewfinder screen with the controls shown below.

Outlines: Adjust using the PEAKING knob.

Contrast: Adjust using the CONTRAST knob.

Brightness: Adjust using the BRIGHT knob.

Using a 2.5 mm diameter hexagonal wrench, detach the viewfinder slide assembly.

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2. Preparation

Using the Camcorder for the First Time

When using the camcorder for the first time, configure the following settings in the menu.

For details about menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu

Operations” (page 80).

Setting the Time Zone

Set the time zone for the region of use. The default value is “UTC Greenwich.”

Select Operation >Time Zone >Time Zone in the setup menu.

Select the time zone to use.

Turn the MENU knob to set the year, month, or day, and then press the knob.

Repeat steps

and

to set the remaining digits.

Press the SET button.

The internal clock is set to the date set in steps

Next, set the time.

Select Maintenance >Clock Set >Time in the setup menu.

The Time screen appears.

Setting the Date and Time of the

Internal Clock

Set the year, month, day, and day-of-week of the internal clock.

Select Maintenance >Clock Set >Date in the setup menu.

The Date screen appears.

Set the time in the same way as when setting the date.

Press the SET button.

The time is registered in the internal clock.

To cancel the setting, press the Cancel button.

Turn the MENU knob to select the year, month, or day, and then press the knob.

The selected year, month, or day becomes editable.

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2. Preparation

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

[Note]

When connecting or disconnecting the lens cable to this connector, power off the camcorder first.

Attaching the Lens

This section describes how to attach the lens supplied with the PXW-X400KF as an example.

Push the lens locking lever up and remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount.

Align the center pin on the lens with the center slot in the lens mount, and insert the lens into the mount.

Holding the lens in place, push the lens locking lever down to lock the lens.

[Caution]

If the lens is not firmly locked, it may come off while the camcorder is being used. This could cause a serious accident. Make sure the lens is firmly locked. It is recommended that the lens mount securing rubber be put on the lens locking lever as illustrated below.

Lens mount securing rubber

When carrying out the adjustment, use a flange focal length adjustment chart as the subject.

Approx. 3 m (10 ft.)

Connect the lens cable to the LENS connector.

Secure the lens cable with the cable clamp.

If an aberration correction lens is attached

The aberration correction function is activated automatically.

1) Starting the camcorder with an aberration correction lens may require more time than normal because of data loading at start-up.

The lens supplied with the PXW-X400 is an aberration correction lens. Contact a Sony sales or service representative for information about other aberration correction lenses.

1) The aberration correction function does not operate if

Maintenance >Camera Config >ALAC in the setup menu is set to Off.

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length

If the lens does not stay in focus properly as you zoom from telephoto to wide angle, adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the plane of the lens mounting flange to the imaging plane, also called flange-back).

Make this adjustment just one time after mounting or changing the lens.

[Notes]

ˎ If you use a subject with insufficient contrast, or move the camcorder or subject during adjustment, this will cause an adjustment error.

ˎ Place the subject (the flange focal length adjustment chart) so that it appears at the center of the screen at the telephoto end. Arrange it so that no nearby object (no object closer to the camera than the chart) enters the screen at the wide-angle end.

Adjusting the flange focal length on the lens supplied with the PXW-X400KC

Place a subject (Siemens star chart, for example) 3 m (10 ft) in front of the camera.

Open the iris.

The depth-of-field is reduced when the iris is open, making adjustment easier.

Set the lens zoom to T (telephoto).

Adjust the focus on the subject.

Set the lens zoom to W (wide angle).

Loosen the F.B. lock screw on the lens, and turn the F.B. adjustment ring to adjust the focus.

Repeat steps

until the proper focus is achieved at both ends of the zoom ring.

When the optimum position of the F.B. adjustment ring is achieved, tighten the F.B. lock screw.

Adjusting the flange focal length on the lens supplied with the PXW-X400KF

Place a subject (Siemens star chart, for example) 3m (10 ft) in front of the camera.

Open the iris.

The depth-of-field is reduced when the iris is open, making adjustment easier.

Set the FOCUS switch to the M (manual) position, the focus ring to the AF/MF position, and the ZOOM switch to the SERVO position.

Press and hold the F.f. button.

When the zoom automatically moves to the T

(telephoto) position, adjust the focus, and press the F.f. button.

When the zoom automatically moves to the W

(wide angle) position, adjust the focus, and press the F.f. button.

If the flange focal length adjustment is not successful

Check the subject and lighting conditions, and repeat the adjustment.

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2. Preparation

Preparing the Audio Input System

Connecting a Microphone to the MIC

IN Connector

Attach the supplied microphone to the microphone holder of the supplied viewfinder.

Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp.

Microphone holder clamp

On how to attach the microphone, refer to the operation manual for the microphone.

Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector, then set the AUDIO IN switch for the channel on which you want to record the audio from this microphone to FRONT.

Attaching a Digital Wireless Receiver

To use a Sony digital wireless microphone system, power the camcorder off and then attach the digital wireless receiver.

[4]

[2]

[1]

Place the microphone in the microphone holder.

[1] Place the microphone in the holder so that

“UP” is at the top.

[2] Close the microphone holder.

[3] Tighten the screw.

[2] [3]

Secure the microphone cable with the cable clamp.

Connecting Microphones to the

AUDIO IN Connectors

You can connect up to two monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, using an optional CAC-12 Microphone

Holder.

Supported microphones: ECM-674/678 electret condenser microphone

For details about attaching the microphone holder and microphone, refer to the instruction manual of each product.

For details about attaching a digital wireless receiver, refer to the instruction manual of each product.

Connecting Line Input Audio

Equipment

Connect the audio output connector of the audio equipment that supplies the line input signal to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector.

Set the AUDIO IN selector for the channel to which the audio signal source is connected to

LINE.

XLR connection automatic detect function

ˎ With the XLR connection automatic detection function switched off (the factory default setting): Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to REAR for the channels to which the audio

ˎ equipment is connected.

ˎ With the XLR connection automatic detection function switched on: When a cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector, the input from that connector is automatically selected for audio recording, regardless of the setting of the AUDIO IN CH1/

CH2 switch.

The XLR connection automatic detection function can be switched on/off using Maintenance >Audio

>Rear XLR Auto in the setup menu.

[1] [2]

[3]

[1] Place the microphone in the holder so that

“UP” is at the top.

[2] Close the microphone holder.

[3] Tighten the screw.

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2. Preparation

Attaching and Adjusting Peripheral Devices

Mounting on a Tripod

Attach the optional VCT-14/U14 Tripod

Adaptor to the tripod.

Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.

[Note]

The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed. If this happens, press the red button and move the lever as shown above until the pin returns to the stowed position. If the pin remains in the engaged position, you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting.

Pull up the strap to lock the fitting.

Connecting a Video Light

Slide the camcorder forward along the groove in the adaptor until it clicks.

Make sure that the camcorder is securely attached by moving it back and forth.

To remove the camcorder from the tripod attachment, hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow.

Red button

Lever

With this camcorder, you can use the Anton Bauer

Ultralight 2 or equivalent video light (powered by

12 V with maximum power consumption of 50 W).

ˎ connector on the camcorder and set the LIGHT switch to AUTO, you can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop recording on this camcorder.

ˎ The output of the LIGHT connector on the camcorder is regulated to 12 V even when the camcorder is supplied with over 12 V power

(through the DC IN connector or battery pack).

The brightness or color temperature of the light will not change in response to voltage increase.

[Notes]

ˎ Do not connect video lights with power consumption of

50 W or greater.

ˎ The brightness or color temperature of the light will change when the voltage (supplied through the DC IN connector or from the battery pack) is less than 12 V.

Clip

Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the other side of the grip in the same way.

To remove the shoulder strap, refer to the following diagram.

Press here and pull in the direction shown by the arrow to release.

To attach a video light, fit the video light to the accessory shoe on the camcorder grip, and connect the video light cable to the LIGHT connector.

[Note]

The accessory shoe on the camcorder is of the 1/4-inch tapped hole type. If you want to replace this with a slide-type shoe, use the supplied cold shoe kit.

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

You can slide the shoulder pad back and forth within a 40 mm range. This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder.

1,3

Shoulder pad

Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad.

Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is in the most convenient position.

Bring down the lever to lock the shoulder pad in the selected position.

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2. Preparation

Handling SxS Memory Cards

This camcorder records video and audio on SxS memory cards (not supplied) loaded into one or both of its memory card slots.

You can use the camcorder with the following devices to make recordings.

ˎ MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor (SDXC only supported) or QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard

Adaptor

Slot A

Slot B

Indicator

Lights in green

Not lit

Slot status

Standby (the loaded SxS memory card is ready for recording or playback)

No SxS memory card is loaded.

An unusable card is loaded.

An SxS memory card is loaded, but the other slot is selected.

Press the EJECT button again to eject the card.

[Note]

When you press the EJECT button, take care not to impede the SxS memory card. If the movement of the SxS memory card is impeded, the lock may fail to release.

About SxS Memory Cards

SxS memory cards

Use Sony SxS memory cards (SxS PRO or SxS-1) with this camcorder.

SxS PRO+ series

SxS PRO series

SxS-1 series

The memory cards listed above comply with the

ExpressCard memory card standard.

ˎ SxS, SxS PRO, and SxS-1 are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

ˎ The ExpressCard label and logo are the property of the Personal Computer Memory

Card International Association (PCMCIA) and are licensed to Sony Corporation. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

[Note]

Make sure to insert the SxS card in the correct orientation. Hold the card with the arrow on one side facing the direction shown in the diagram, and then insert the card.

The ACCESS indicator lights in orange, and then lights in green to indicate that the memory card is usable.

Close the cover.

ACCESS indicator status

Card slots A and B each have an ACCESS indicator that indicate the slot status.

Slot A access indicator

Slot B access indicator

Inserting SxS Memory Cards

Slide the cover to the left to open.

Insert an SxS memory card into a card slot.

Indicator

Lights in orange

Slot status

Accessing the SxS memory card

(lights during data reading and writing)

Ejecting SxS Memory Cards

Open the cover, and then press the EJECT button to release the lock and extract the button.

Press the button once to release the lock.

[Note]

Data integrity cannot be guaranteed if you power the camcorder off or remove a memory card while the card is being accessed. All data recorded on the card may be discarded. Always make sure that the ACCESS indicator is lit green or not lit before you power the camcorder off or remove a memory card.

Selecting the SxS Memory Card to

Use

When SxS memory cards are loaded in both slot A and slot B, you can press the SLOT SELECT button to select the SxS memory card to use.

When the remaining recording time on the recording SxS memory card falls below 60 seconds, the remaining capacity indicator for the corresponding media slot flashes on the viewfinder screen to indicate that the camcorder will switch SxS memory cards soon.

Subsequently, the camcorder switches automatically to the other card when the selected card becomes full, and recording continues.

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[Note]

The SLOT SELECT button is disabled during playback. The memory cards are not switched even if you press the button.

Button operations are enabled when a thumbnail screen

(page 72) is displayed.

Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory

Cards

When an unformatted SxS memory card or an SxS memory card formatted in another specification is inserted, a message notifying you that the media has a different file system appears. In this case, format the memory card in the following way.

SxS memory cards are formatted in exFAT mode or

FAT mode by factory default.

[Note]

SxS memory cards must be formatted on an XDCAM device that supports the exFAT or UDF file system or on this camcorder. Cards in other formats cannot be used.

Select Operation >Format Media in the setup menu.

Select Media(A) (slot A) or Media(B) (slot B).

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

A confirmation screen prompting whether to format the card appears.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute] on the confirmation message screen, then press the knob.

Formatting begins.

During formatting, a message is displayed, and the ACCESS indicator is lit orange.

When formatting ends, a completion message appears. Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

If formatting fails

A format operation may fail because the SxS memory card is write protected, or because it is not the type of card specified for use with this camcorder.

In this case, an error message appears. Follow the instructions in the error message and exchange the card for an SxS memory card that can be used with this camcorder.

[Notes]

ˎ Formatting a memory card erases all data, including recorded video data and setup files.

ˎ Use the format function of this camcorder to format SxS memory cards for use on this camcorder. The formats of cards formatted on other devices are not recognized as valid formats, making it necessary to format them again on this camcorder.

time of the two memory cards falls to five minutes during recording.

Exchange one of the cards for media with available recording capacity.

ˎ If you continue recording, the message “Media

Full” appears and recording stops when the total remaining recording time falls to 0.

[Note]

About up to 600 clips can be recorded on one SxS memory card.

The display of remaining recording time changes to “0” and the message “Media Full” appears when the clip limit is reached.

Restoring SxS Memory Cards

Checking the Remaining Recording

Time

You can check the remaining capacity of the SxS memory cards loaded in the two slots by checking the recording media remaining capacity indicator in the viewfinder.

The remaining recording time is calculated from the remaining capacity of the media in each slot and the current video format (recording bit rate), and is displayed in units of minutes.

You can check the remaining capacity on a bar graph by displaying the Media Status screen

(page 14).

[Note]

A mark appears when a memory card is write protected.

When to exchange SxS memory cards

ˎ The warning message “Media Near Full” appears, the WARNING indicator and the REC indication on the viewfinder screen flash, and the buzzer sounds when the total remaining recording

If for any reason an error should occur in a memory card, the card must be restored before use.

When you load an SxS memory card that needs to be restored, a message appears in the viewfinder to ask whether you want to restore it.

To execute the restore, turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], and then press the knob.

The restoration starts.

During restoration, a message is displayed, and the

ACCESS indicator is lit orange.

When restoration ends, a completion message appears. Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

If restoration fails

ˎ Write protected SxS memory cards and cards on which memory errors have occurred cannot be restored. A warning message appears for such cards. Follow the instructions in the message and unprotect the card or replace it with another card.

ˎ SxS memory cards on which memory errors have occurred may become usable if they are reformatted.

ˎ In some cases, some clips can be restored while others cannot. The restored clips can be played

ˎ normally.

ˎ If the message “Could not Restore Some Clips” keeps appearing after repeated attempts at restoration, it may be possible to restore the SxS memory card with the following procedure.

[1]

Use the application software (page 132)

to copy the required clips to another SxS memory card.

[2] Format the unusable SxS memory card on the camcorder.

[3] Copy the required clips back to the newly formatted SxS memory card.

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2. Preparation

Handling SD Cards for Saving Configuration Data

The following SD cards can be used for saving configuration data.

SDHC memory cards

(Speed Class: 4 to 10, non-

UHS, Capacity: 2 to 32 GB)

SD memory cards

(Capacity: up to 2 GB)

* Referred to as “SD cards” in this manual.

Checking the Remaining Capacity

You can check the remaining capacity on an SD

card on the Media Status screen (page 14).

To use an SD card formatted on the camcorder in the slot of another device, make a backup of the card, then reformat the card in the device to be used.

Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards

SD cards must be formatted the first time they are used in the camcorder.

SD cards for use in the camcorder should be formatted using the format function of the camcorder. If a message appears when the SD card is inserted into the camcorder, format the SD card.

Select Operation >Format Media >SD Card

(Utility) in the setup menu.

A confirmation screen prompting whether to format the card appears.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

Formatting begins.

During formatting, a message is displayed, and the ACCESS indicator is lit orange.

When formatting ends, a completion message appears. Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

[Note]

Formatting an SD card erases all data on the card. The card cannot be restored.

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Using a Media Adaptor

[Notes]

ˎ For professional applications, the use of other media will not provide the same high reliability and durability that is obtained using SxS memory cards.

ˎ Not all memory cards are guaranteed to work with this camcorder. For compatible memory cards, contact your

Sony dealer.

XQD Memory Cards

By using an optional QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard

Adaptor, you can insert an XQD memory card into the SxS memory card slot and use it instead of an

SxS memory card.

For details about using a QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adaptor, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the adaptor.

[Notes]

ˎ High-speed playback may not be properly achieved with an XQD memory card.

ˎ Slow motion recording using the Slow & Quick Motion recording function cannot be used with an XQD memory card.

Formatting (initializing)

XQD memory cards must be formatted the first time they are used in the camcorder.

XQD memory cards for use in the camcorder should be formatted using the format function of the camcorder. If a message appears when the

XQD memory card is inserted into the camcorder, format the XQD memory card.

If an unformatted XQD memory card or an XQD memory card that was formatted in a different specification is inserted, a message asking for confirmation to format media or a message notifying you that the media has a different file system appears.

Select Operation >Format Media in the setup menu.

Select Media(A) (slot A) or Media(B) (slot B).

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

A confirmation screen prompting whether to format the card appears.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute] on the confirmation message screen, then press the knob.

Formatting begins.

During formatting, a message is displayed, and the ACCESS indicator is lit orange.

When formatting ends, a completion message appears. Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

[Note]

Formatting an XQD memory card erases all data on the card, including protected video. The data cannot be restored.

Connection between the camcorder and a computer

Insert the recorded XQD memory card into a slot in the camcorder, and connect the camcorder to a computer using a USB cable.

To use a memory card formatted on the camcorder in the slot of another device

First, make a backup of the card, then reformat the card in the device to be used.

SDXC Cards

By using an optional MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor, you can insert an SDXC card into an SxS memory card slot and use it instead of an SxS memory card for recording and playback.

[Note]

Do not use SDXC cards at the same time as other memory cards. If a mix of cards are used at the same time, the camcorder cannot switch cards when the media becomes full.

The following SDXC cards are supported.

SDXC memory cards (SD speed class: Class 10)

For details about using an MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the adaptor.

[Notes]

ˎ High-speed playback may not be properly achieved with an SDXC card.

ˎ Slow motion recording using the Slow & Quick Motion recording function cannot be used with an SDXC card.

Formatting (initializing)

SDXC cards must be formatted the first time they are used in the camcorder.

SDXC cards for use in the camcorder should be formatted using the format function of the camcorder. If a message appears when the SDXC card is inserted into the camcorder, format the

SDXC card.

If an unformatted SDXC card or an SDXC card that was formatted in a different specification is inserted, a message asking for confirmation to format media or a message notifying you that the media has a different file system appears.

Format the card using the following procedure.

Select Operation >Format Media in the setup menu.

Select Media(A) (slot A) or Media(B) (slot B).

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

A confirmation screen prompting whether to format the card appears.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute] on the confirmation message screen, then press the knob.

Formatting begins.

During formatting, a message is displayed, and the ACCESS indicator is lit orange.

When formatting ends, a completion message appears. Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

[Note]

Formatting an SDXC card erases all data on the card, including protected video. The data cannot be restored.

Connection between the camcorder and a computer

Insert the recorded SDXC card into a slot in the camcorder, and connect the camcorder to a computer using a USB cable.

To use a memory card formatted on the camcorder in the slot of another device

First, make a backup of the card, then reformat the card in the device to be used.

XQD is a registered trademark of Sony

Corporation.

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3. Settings and Adjustments

Format Settings

You can set the recording mode, system frequency, and video format using Operation >Format in the setup menu.

For details about menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 80).

Selecting the Recording Mode

You can select exFAT or UDF recording mode.

[Note]

UDF support is planned for a future release.

Select Operation >Format >File System in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select exFAT or UDF, and press the knob.

A confirmation screen appears.

Select [Execute] to execute, or select [Cancel] to cancel, and then press the MENU knob.

The camcorder will reboot automatically after executing.

Switching the Video Format

Refer to “Video Formats” (page 32) as required when switching the video format.

Select Operation >Format >Rec Format in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to change the video format, and press the knob.

A confirmation screen appears.

Select [Execute] to execute, or select [Cancel] to cancel, and then press the MENU knob.

Switching the System Frequency

You can switch the system frequency as required. The camcorder will reboot automatically after switching.

[Notes]

ˎ The system frequency cannot be changed during recording/playback or while the thumbnail screen is displayed.

ˎ After switching between 29.97 and 59.94 or between 25 and 40, the camcorder does not reboot automatically.

Select Operation >Format >Frequency in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select the system frequency, and press the knob.

A confirmation screen appears.

Select [Execute] to execute, or select [Cancel] to cancel, and then press the MENU knob.

Video Formats

The following recording formats can be selected for different combinations of video resolution and system frequency.

Picture size System frequency Video format

(Operation >Format >Rec Format in setup menu)

59.94/50 XAVC-I 1080i

XAVC-I 720P

XAVC-L 50 1080P

XAVC-L 50 1080i

XAVC-L 50 720P

XAVC-L 35 1080P

XAVC-L 35 1080i

XAVC-L 25 1080i

HD422 50 1080i a)

HD422 50 720P

HQ 1920 × 1080i

HQ 1440 × 1080i

HQ 1280 × 720P a)

MPEG IMX 50

DVCAM

1920 × 1080

1280 × 720

1920 × 1080

1280 × 720

1920 × 1080

1280 × 720

1920 × 1080

1440 × 1080

1280 × 720

720 × 486/720 × 576

720 × 480/720 × 576

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System frequency Video format

(Operation >Format >Rec Format in setup menu)

29.97/25/23.98

XAVC-I 1080P

XAVC-L 50 1080P

XAVC-L 35 1080P

HD422 50 1080P a)

HD422 50 720P a)

HQ 1920 × 1080P

a) a) exFAT and UDF files systems are supported. Only exFAT is supported for other options.

[Note]

UDF support is planned for a future release.

Picture size

1920 × 1080

1280 × 720

1920 × 1080

SDI OUT Connector and HDMI Output Connector Output Formats

The signals that can be output from the SDI OUT connector and HDMI output connector are shown in the following table according to the Operation >Format setting in the setup menu.

Operation menu

Format

Frequency Rec Format (codec omitted)

59.94

1920 × 1080P

1920 × 1080i

1440 × 1080i

1280 × 720P

720 × 480i

Input/Output

Output Format

SDI

1920 × 1080P (Level A)

1920 × 1080P (Level B)

1920 × 1080i

720 × 486i

1920 × 1080i

720 × 486i

1920 × 1080i

720 × 486i

1280 × 720P

720 × 486i

No signal

HDMI

1920 × 1080P

No signal

1920 × 1080i

720 × 480i

1920 × 1080i

720 × 480i

1920 × 1080i

720 × 480i

1280 × 720P

720 × 480i

720 × 480P

Operation menu

Format

Frequency

29.97

23.98

Rec Format (codec omitted)

1920 × 1080P

1280 × 720P

1920 × 1080P

1280 × 720P

1920 × 1080P

1920 × 1080i

1440 × 1080i

1280 × 720P

720 × 576i

1920 × 1080P

1280 × 720P

Input/Output

Output Format

SDI

1920 × 1080PsF

720 × 486i

1280 × 720P

720 × 486i

1920 × 1080PsF

1920 × 1080i (2-3PD)

720 × 486i (2-3PD)

1280 × 720P (2-3PD)

720 × 486i (2-3PD)

1920 × 1080P (Level A)

1920 × 1080P (Level B)

1920 × 1080i

720 × 576i

1920 × 1080i

720 × 576i

1920 × 1080i

720 × 576i

1280 × 720P

720 × 576i

No signal

1920 × 1080PsF

720 × 576i

1280 × 720P

720 × 576i a) Not supported when proxy recording and wireless LAN connection function is on.

HDMI

1920 × 1080i

720 × 480i

1280 × 720P

720 × 480i

No signal

1920 × 1080i (2-3PD)

720 × 480i (2-3PD)

1280 × 720P (2-3PD)

720 × 480i (2-3PD)

1920 × 1080P

No signal

1920 × 1080i

720 × 576i

1920 × 1080i

720 × 576i

1920 × 1080i

720 × 576i

1280 × 720P

720 × 576i

720 × 576P

1920 × 1080i

720 × 576i

1280 × 720P

720 × 576i

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VIDEO Connector Output Formats

The signals that can be output from the VIDEO connector are shown in the following table according to the Operation >Format setting in the setup menu.

VIDEO OUT signal format Operation menu

Format

Frequency Rec Format (codec omitted)

59.94

29.97

23.98

1920 × 1080P

1920 × 1080i

1440 × 1080i

1280 × 720P

720 × 480i

1920 × 1080P

1280 × 720P

1920 × 1080P

1280 × 720P

Proxy recording/Wireless LAN connection function

OFF ON

HD Y

Composite

HD Y

Composite

HD Y

Composite

HD Sync

Composite

HD Y

Composite

HD Y

Composite

—

HD Sync

Composite

HD Y

HD Y/HD Sync

Composite

HD Y

Composite

HD Y

Operation menu

Format

Frequency Rec Format (codec omitted)

VIDEO OUT signal format

1920 × 1080P

1920 × 1080i

1440 × 1080i

1280 × 720P

720 × 576i

1920 × 1080P

1280 × 720P

Proxy recording/Wireless LAN connection function

OFF ON

HD Y

Composite

HD Y

Composite

HD Y

Composite

HD Sync

Composite

HD Y

Composite

HD Y

Composite

HD Y

—

HD Sync

HD Y

HD Y b)

Composite

c) a) 1080i sync signal output.

b) 1080PsF sync signal output.

c) Character information (superimposed) turns on/off in conjunction with the SDI OUT2 connector output on/off setting.

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3. Settings and Adjustments

Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance

To ensure excellent image quality when using this camcorder, conditions may require that both the black balance and the white balance be adjusted.

Black balance and white balance adjustment values that are automatically set by the camcorder and the various settings are stored in the camcorder memory and retained even when the power is turned off.

Adjusting the Black Balance

The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases.

ˎ When the camcorder has not been used for a long time

ˎ When the camcorder is used under conditions in which the surrounding temperature has

ˎ changed greatly

ˎ When the GAIN selector (L/M/H/Turbo) values have been changed with Operation >Gain

Switch in the setup menu.

It is not usually necessary to adjust the black balance when using the camcorder after it has been off.

In automatic black balance mode, adjustments are performed in the following order: black set and black balance. Manual black balance adjustment can be selected from the setup menu.

Automatic black balance adjustment is disabled in the following cases.

ˎ During special recording modes

Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM.

Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLACK and release the switch.

The message “Executing…” appears during execution, and changes to “OK” when the adjustment finishes.

Adjustment values are saved to memory automatically.

[Notes]

ˎ During the black balance adjustment, the iris is automatically closed.

ˎ During the black balance adjustment, the gain selection circuit is automatically activated so you may see flickering on the viewfinder screen, but this is not a fault.

If automatic black balance adjustment cannot be made

If the black balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error message will appear for about three seconds on the viewfinder screen.

Error message

NG: Iris not Closed

Meaning

The lens iris did not close; adjustment was impossible.

If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the black balance adjustment.

If the error message occurs again, an internal check is necessary.

For information about this internal check, refer to the

Maintenance Manual.

[Note]

If the lens cable is not firmly connected to the LENS connector, it may not be possible to adjust the lens iris. If this happens, the black balance will be incorrect.

Adjusting the White Balance

Always readjust the white balance when the lighting conditions change.

Set the switches and selectors as shown below.

ˎ small as possible)

ˎ WHITE BAL switch: A or B 1)

1) Adjustment values are saved to memory B only when

Operation >White Setting >White Switch in the setup menu is set to Memory.

Set the FILTER knob to suit the lighting conditions as follows.

Place a white test card under the same lighting conditions as the subject to be shot and zoom in on it.

Alternatively, any white object such as a cloth or a wall can be used.

The absolute minimum white area is as follows.

Rectangle centered on the screen

The lengths of the sides are 70% of the length and width of the screen. 10% or more of the surface area of the image within the rectangular area must be white.

[Note]

Make sure there are no bright spots in the rectangle.

Adjust the lens iris.

Manually adjusted lens: set the iris to an appropriate setting.

Lens with automatic iris: set the automatic/ manual switch on the lens to automatic.

Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHITE and then release the switch.

The message “Executing…” appears during execution, and changes to “OK: (color temperature of subject)” when the adjustment finishes.

The adjustment values are saved automatically in the memory selected in step

(A or B).

[Note]

If the camcorder has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt 1) during the adjustment. To prevent this, adjust the iris gain knob (indicated as IG, IS, or S) on the lens.

1) Hunting: Repeated brightening and darkening of the image, resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control.

For details, refer to the lens operation manual.

If the automatic white balance adjustment cannot be made

If the white balance adjustment cannot be completed normally, an error message will appear for about three seconds on the viewfinder screen.

Error message

NG: Low Light

NG: Timeout

Meaning

The white video level is too low. Either open the lens iris or increase the gain.

Adjustment could not be completed within the standard number of attempts.

NG: High Light

NG: Color Temp.

High

The white video level is too high. Either stop down the lens iris or change the ND filter.

The color temperature of the subject lighting is too high, and could not be adjusted.

Adjust the color temperature of the lighting, then update memory.

NG: Color Temp.

Low

The color temperature of the subject lighting is too low, and could not be adjusted. Adjust the color temperature of the lighting, then update memory.

NG: Out of Range Value could not be adjusted because the difference between the current value and reference value exceeds the adjustment range.

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Error message

NG: Poor White

Area

Meaning

The white surface of the subject is too narrow, and could not be adjusted.

If any of the above error messages is displayed, retry the white balance adjustment. If the error message occurs again, an internal check is necessary.

For information about this internal check, refer to the

Maintenance Manual.

If you have no time to adjust the white balance

Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.

Changing the color temperature when the ND filter is switched

You can assign electrical CC (color correction)

filters to ND filters (page 5) allowing you to

change the color temperature automatically when the ND filter is switched.

Set Maintenance >White Filter >ND Filter C.

Temp to On in the setup menu (page 100).

To assign an electrical CC filter to FILTER knob position number 1, select [ND FLT C.

Temp<1>]. To assign it to positions 2 to 4, select [ND FLT C.Temp<2-4>].

Turn the MENU knob to select the desired color temperature.

Repeat steps

and

as required.

Switching electrical CC filters with an assignable switch

You can assign the function that switches between electrical CC filters to an assignable switch. This allows you to switch between color temperatures

(3200K/4300K/5600K/6300K) that have been assigned using up to four positions (A to D) with each press of the assignable switch.

Regardless of assignments to assignable switches, you can also switch between the color temperatures assigned to each position from a

RM-B150/B170/B750 Remote Control Unit.

Select Maintenance >White Filter in the setup menu.

Select the position to which to assign a CC filter by selecting one of [Electrical CC<A>] to

[Electrical CC <D>], and then turn the MENU knob to select the desired color temperature.

Select “-----” with Electrical CC <C> or <D> selected.

When the assignable switch is pressed, the setting for that position is not displayed. For example, if “-----” is set for one position, then switching between the remaining three positions is carried out.

Repeat step

as required.

Assign the electrical CC filter switching function (ELECTRICAL CC) to an assignable

switch (page 107).

White balance memory

Values stored in memory are held until the white balance is next adjusted, even if the camcorder power is turned off.

The camcorder has two white balance memories,

A and B. You can automatically save adjustment values for each ND filter in the memory that corresponds to the WHITE BAL switch setting (A or B). The camcorder has four built-in ND filters, allowing you to save a total of eight adjustment values (4×2). However, the contents of the memories are not linked to ND filter settings in the following cases.

ˎ When the number of memories allocated to each of A and B is limited to one by setting

Operation >White Setting >Filter White Memory in the setup menu to Off.

ˎ When the electrical CC filter switching function has been assigned to an assignable switch, or when a remote control unit has been connected. (In these cases, the contents of white balance memory are linked to electrical

CC filter positions (A to D).)

Also, when Operation >White Setting >White

Switch in the setup menu is set to [ATW

(Auto Tracing White Balance)], and the WHITE BAL switch is set to B, the ATW function is activated to automatically adjust the white balance of the picture being shot for varying lighting conditions.

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3. Settings and Adjustments

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Shutter Modes

The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below.

Standard mode

Select this mode for shooting fast-moving subjects with little blurring.

You can set the shutter speed in one of two shutter modes: Speed mode, in which the speed is set in seconds, and Angle mode, in which the speed is set in degrees.

Speed mode

System frequency

59.94i

59.94P

50i

50P

29.97P

Shutter speed (unit: seconds)

1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500,

1/1000, 1/2000

25P

23.98P

1/40

, 1/50

, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125,

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000

1/33

, 1/50

, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125,

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000

1/32

, 1/48

, 1/50

, 1/60, 1/96, 1/100,

1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,

1/2000 a) This speed cannot be selected when the camcorder is in

Slow & Quick Motion mode and Operation >Rec Function

>Frame Rate in the setup menu is set to a value that is greater than the system frequency.

Angle mode

180°, 90°, 45°, 22.5°, 11.25°

ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode

Select this mode for obtaining images with no horizontal bands of noise when shooting subjects such as monitor screens.

As shown in the following tables, the range of shutter speeds that can be set varies depending on whether the Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) function is on or off.

System frequency

59.94i

59.94P

29.97P

23.98P

50i

50P

25P

Shutter speed (unit: Hz)

S&Q: Off S&Q: On

60.00 to 7000

60.00 to 8000

—

60.00 to 8000

30.00 to 8000

23.99 to 6000

50.00 to 7000

25.02 to 7000

30.00 to 8000

30.03 to 6000

—

50.00 to 7000

30.00 to 7000

SLS (slow speed shutter) mode

This mode is used to shoot subjects with low illumination. The number of accumulated frames shot when using the slow speed shutter function can be set to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16 using Operation

>Slow Shutter >Number of Frames in the setup menu.

[Notes]

ˎ SLS mode cannot be used when the camcorder is in Slow

& Quick Motion mode.

ˎ It is not possible to turn the SLS mode on or off, or change the number of accumulated frames when recording.

Switching between Speed mode and Angle mode

Select Operation >Shutter >Mode in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Speed] or

[Angle], and then press the knob.

Setting the shutter mode and shutter speed

(standard mode)

Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained even when the camcorder power is turned off.

Push the SHUTTER switch from ON to SELECT.

The current shutter setting indication appears in the viewfinder for about three seconds.

Before the shutter setting in step

disappears, push the SHUTTER switch down to SELECT again. Repeat this step until the desired mode or speed appears.

When all modes and speeds are displayed, the display changes in the following order.

Speed Mode (with system frequency 59.94i)

Setting the Shutter Mode and Shutter

Speed

ECS Mode

[Note]

Depending on the frame rate setting (page 48), some

shutter speeds cannot be selected in Slow & Quick Motion mode. These speeds are replaced by the slowest selectable shutter speed.

[Notes]

ˎ When the automatic iris is used, the iris opens wider as the shutter speed increases, thus reducing the depth of field.

ˎ The selectable shutter speeds vary depending on the current system frequency.

Example: If you perform Slow & Quick Motion shooting with the frame rate set to 60 and the video format to HQ1280/29.97P:

The shutter speed is indicated as follows.

1/401/501/601/100…

ˎ Slow & Quick Motion mode: On

1/601/601/601/100…

Setting the shutter speed (ECS mode)

Set the shutter mode to ECS (see the previous item).

Turn the MENU knob to select the desired frequency or number of frames.

Setting the shutter speed (SLS mode)

Select Operation >Slow Shutter >Setting in the setup menu and set the shutter mode to On.

Select Operation >Slow Shutter >Number of

Frames in the setup menu and select the desired number of frames.

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Setting Auto Iris

The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to aid the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent blownout highlights.

Setting the Auto Iris Operating Mode

Set the operating mode used when adjusting levels using auto iris.

Select Operation >Auto Iris >Mode in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select the operating mode, then press the knob.

Description Operating mode

Backlight

Standard

Spotlight

Mode for shooting in backlight conditions

Standard mode

Mode for reducing blown out highlights when there are spotlights centered on a subject.

Set the target convergence level for auto iris

Select Operation >Auto Iris >Level in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select the level in the range –99 to +99, then press the knob.

Convergence level

–99

Description

±0

+99

Sets the iris 2 f-stops or more darker

Reference level

Sets the iris 2 f-stops or more lighter

Setting the auto iris speed

Set the operating speed when adjusting levels using auto iris.

Select Operation >Auto Iris >Speed in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select the speed in the range –99 (slowest) to +99 (fastest), then press the knob.

Turn the MENU knob to change the reference value.

[Note]

Be sure to confirm that the current shutter mode is not

ECS.

The current reference value is shown by the iris

position indicator (page 15) on the

viewfinder screen.

ˎ To open the iris slightly, turn the MENU knob counterclockwise as seen from the front of the camcorder.

Select one of +0.25, +0.5, +0.75, or +1.

ˎ To close the iris slightly, turn the MENU knob clockwise as seen from the front of the camcorder.

Select one of –0.25, –0.5, –0.75, or –1.

The changed reference value is retained until the power of the camcorder is turned off. Even if the reference value is changed, it reverts to the standard value every time the power is turned on.

The shaded parts indicate the area of light detection.

If you select Var, the following items become effective and you can set the window of the desired size. Set Operation >Auto Iris >Iris Var

Width, Iris Var Height, Iris Var, Iris Var H Position, and Iris Var V Position in the setup menu.

Item

Iris Var Width

Iris Var Height

Iris Var H

Position

Iris Var V

Position setting

The width of the window

The height of the window

The position of the window in the horizontal direction

The position of the window in the vertical direction.

When you exit the menu, the auto iris window selected in step

appears.

Unless you need to keep this window displayed, set Operation >Auto Iris >Detect Window

Indication in the setup menu to Off.

Changing the Reference Value of the

Lens Iris

Setting the Auto Iris Detection

Window

The reference value for the lens iris can be set within the following range with respect to the standard value.

ˎ +0.25 to +1 (increments of 0.25): About 0.25 to 1 stop further open

ˎ –0.25 to –1 (increments of 0.25): About 0.25 to 1 stop further closed

Also you can set the area where light detection occurs.

Set Operation >Auto Iris >Iris Override in the setup menu to On.

Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to OFF.

Set Operation >Auto Iris >Detect Window

Indication in the setup menu to On.

The current automatic iris window appears on the viewfinder screen.

If it is not necessary to display the auto iris window on the screen, set to Off.

Select Operation >Auto Iris >Detect Window in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob until the desired auto iris window appears, and then press the knob.

Reducing the Effect of Bright

Highlights

If the subject is too bright, the iris may close too much, leaving the overall image dark, a condition known as clipped blacks. In such cases, switching the clip highlight function on will clip the signal above a certain level, reducing the effects of the auto iris.

Set Operation >Auto Iris >Clip High Light in the setup menu to On.

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3. Settings and Adjustments: Setting Auto Iris

Adjusting the Iris Gain on the Lens

Supplied with the PXW-X400KC

Set the iris mode switch to the A (auto) position.

Flip off the rubber cap of the iris gain adjustment trimmer.

Turn the iris gain adjustment trimmer using a screwdriver, or similar object, to adjust the gain.

Turn clockwise to increase the gain. Turn counterclockwise to decrease the gain.

Adjust while watching the iris ring on the lens body.

Reattach the rubber cap.

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3. Settings and Adjustments

Adjusting the Focus

This section describes the focus adjustment when using the lens supplied with the PXW-X400KF.

[Notes]

ˎ The lens is designed with an extra margin at the infinity position (∞), to compensate for focus drifting due to variations in temperature. When shooting a subject at infinity in MF or Full MF mode, check the picture in the

ˎ viewfinder as you focus.

ˎ Auto focus support is planned for a future upgrade.

Using Macro Mode

When the focus mode is MF, set the MACRO switch to the ON position to enable macro mode.

Macro mode allows you to adjust the focus over a range that includes the macro area.

Macro mode is disabled in Full MF mode.

Adjusting in Full MF Mode

When you slide the focus ring back (toward the camcorder), the focus mode is set to Full MF mode for full manual focus adjustment.

[Note]

When you slide the focus ring back, the focus instantly moves to the marker position.

Focus by turning the focus ring while viewing the viewfinder.

The distance indications on the ring are valid in

Full MF mode. The distances where the picture is in focus correspond to absolute positions of the focus ring.

Peaking

You can turn the PEAKING knob on the viewfinder to use the peaking function. Edges are emphasized in the monitor picture, which facilitates manual focusing.

The recorded video signals are not affected.

Using the Focus Ring

Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring while viewing the viewfinder.

The distance indications on the ring are invalid in

MF mode.

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3. Settings and Adjustments

Adjusting the Audio Level

When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of analog audio signals recorded on each channel are adjusted automatically. You can also make manual adjustments.

[Note]

Even if you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of digital audio signals are not adjusted automatically.

Target Audio Level for Manual

Adjustment

Make adjustment using –20 dB as the target level.

If the audio level meter shows a maximum level of

0 dB, then it indicates that the input audio level is excessive.

Excessive input level

Target input level

Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the AUDIO

IN CH-1/CH-2 Connectors

Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) corresponding to the channel(s) selected in step

to MANUAL.

With the LEVEL knob(s) for the channel(s) selected in step 1, adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume.

Selecting the knob used for adjusting the recording level

In Maintenance >Audio in the setup menu, you can select which audio level control controls the audio recording level of the input to each of the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors. The correspondences between the settings of the menu items and the controls are as follows.

[Note]

If an AES/EBU digital audio signal is input, the recording level cannot be adjusted using the camcorder.

Rear1/WRR Level: Channel 1 recording level

Setting

Side1

Front

Front+Side1

Knob

LEVEL (CH1) knob

MIC LEVEL knob

LEVEL (CH1) knob and MIC LEVEL knob (linked operation)

Rear2/WRR Level: Channel 2 recording level

Setting

Side2

Front

Front+Side2

Knob

LEVEL (CH2) knob

MIC LEVEL knob

LEVEL (CH2) knob and MIC LEVEL knob (linked operation)

To adjust the signal input to the AUDIO IN

CH-1 or CH-2 connector, set the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 switch to REAR.

To adjust both input signals, set both switches to REAR.

[Note]

When you have operation of the LEVEL (CH1/CH2) knobs and MIC LEVEL knob linked together, if the MIC LEVEL knob is set to 0, the audio signals on channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded. Check the position of the MIC LEVEL knob before adjusting the LEVEL (CH1/CH2) knobs.

Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector

Set either or both of the AUDIO IN switch(es) to FRONT.

Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) for the desired channel(s) selected in step

MANUAL.

Turn the MIC LEVEL knob, and adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume.

Selecting the knob used for adjusting the recording level

In Maintenance >Audio in the setup menu, you can select which audio level control controls the audio recording level of the front microphone input. The correspondences between the settings of the menu items and the controls are as follows.

MIC CH1 Level: Channel 1 recording level

Setting

Side1

Front

Front+Side1

Knob

LEVEL (CH1) knob

MIC LEVEL knob

LEVEL (CH1) knob and MIC LEVEL knob (linked operation)

MIC CH2 Level: Channel 2 recording level

Setting

Side2

Front

Front+Side2

Knob

LEVEL (CH2) knob

MIC LEVEL knob

LEVEL (CH2) knob and MIC LEVEL knob (linked operation)

[Note]

When you have operation of the MIC LEVEL knob and LEVEL

(CH1/CH2) knobs linked together, if the LEVEL (CH1/CH2) knobs are set to 0, the audio signals on channels 1 and 2 cannot be recorded. Check the position of the LEVEL (CH1/

CH2) knobs before adjusting the MIC LEVEL knob.

Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4

Select the audio recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 with the AUDIO IN CH3/CH4 switches.

CH3 switch

FRONT

REAR

WIRELESS

Channel 3 recording target

Front microphone audio

Audio signal input to AUDIO IN

CH1 connector

Wireless microphone audio

CH4 switch

FRONT

REAR

WIRELESS

Channel 4 recording target

Front microphone audio

Audio signal input to AUDIO IN

CH2 connector

Wireless microphone audio

To adjust automatically, set the AUDIO SELECT

CH 3-4 switch to AUTO.

To adjust manually, set the AUDIO SELECT CH

3-4 switch to MANUAL.

Select the knobs that adjust the audio levels with the Audio CH3 Level and Audio CH4 Level items under Maintenance >Audio in the setup menu.

Audio CH3 Level: Channel 3 recording level

Setting

Side3

Front

Knob

LEVEL (CH3) knob

MIC LEVEL knob

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3. Settings and Adjustments: Adjusting the Audio Level

Setting Knob

Front+Side3 LEVEL (CH3) knob and MIC

LEVEL knob (linked operation)

Audio CH4 Level: Channel 4 recording level

Setting

Side4

Front

Knob

LEVEL (CH4) knob

MIC LEVEL knob

Front+Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob and MIC

LEVEL knob (linked operation)

You can now adjust the levels of audio channels 3 and 4 with the knobs selected here.

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3. Settings and Adjustments

Setting Time Data

Setting the Timecode

The timecode setting range is from 00:00:00:00 to

23:59:59:29 (hours:minutes:seconds:frames).

Press the DISP SEL/EXPAND button to switch the display in the LCD monitor to status display.

Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to

PRESET.

Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET.

The first (leftmost) digit of the timecode flashes.

Use the up and down arrow buttons to change values, and use the left and right arrow buttons to move the flashing digit. Repeat until all digits are set.

To reset the value to 00:00:00:00, press the

RESET/RETURN button.

Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or

R-RUN.

F-RUN: Free run (timecode generator keeps running)

R-RUN: Recording run (timecode generator runs only while recording)

[Note]

When picture cache mode is active, time data cannot be set by switching the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET. To set time data, turn picture cache mode off.

Switching between DF and NDF

You can select the drop frame (DF) mode or non-drop frame (NDF) mode using Maintenance

>Timecode >DF/NDF in the setup menu.

To make the timecode consecutive

When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to

R-RUN, recording a number of scenes on the media normally produces consecutive timecode.

However, once you remove the media and record on another media, the timecode will no longer be consecutive when you use the original media again for recording.

In this case, to make the timecode consecutive, set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to REGEN.

Saving the real time in the timecode

Setting the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to

CLOCK saves the real time in the timecode. The time of the camcorder internal clock is applied as the real time.

For details about adjusting the internal clock, see “Setting the

Date and Time of the Internal Clock” (page 24).

Setting the User Bits

By setting the user bits (up to 8 hexadecimal digits), you can record user information such as the date, time, or scene number on the timecode track.

Press the DISP SEL/EXPAND button to switch the display in the LCD monitor to status display.

Set the DISPLAY switch to U-BIT.

Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to SET.

The first (leftmost) digit flashes.

Use the up and down arrow buttons to change values, and use the left and right arrow buttons to move the flashing digit. Repeat until all digits are set.

To reset the value to 00 00 00 00, press the

RESET/RETURN button.

Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or

R-RUN, corresponding to the desired operating mode for the timecode generator.

User bit memory function

The user bit setting (apart from the real time) is automatically retained in memory even when the power is turned off.

Synchronizing the Timecode to an

External Source

You can synchronize the internal timecode generator of this camcorder with an external generator. You can also synchronize the timecode generators of other camcorders/VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder.

Connect both the reference video signal and the external timecode as illustrated below.

Example 1: Synchronizing with an external signal

[1] [2]

External timecode

Reference video signal

[1] GENLOCK IN connector

[2] TC IN connector

Example 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders with one camcorder as reference

To next camcorder

[1] VIDEO OUT connector

[2] TC OUT connector

[3] TC IN connector

[4] GENLOCK IN connector

Turn on the POWER switch.

Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to

PRESET.

Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN.

Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.

Supply a timecode signal and a reference video signal, complying with the SMPTE standard and in proper phase relationship, to the TC IN connector and to the GENLOCK IN connector, respectively.

This operation synchronizes the internal

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3. Settings and Adjustments: Setting Time Data timecode generator with the external timecode. Once about ten seconds have elapsed after the timecode locks, the external lock state is maintained even if the external timecode source is disconnected.

To release the external synchronization, first stop the external timecode input, then set the

F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to R-RUN.

[Notes]

ˎ When you finish the above procedure, the internal timecode is immediately synchronized with the external timecode and the time data display will show the value of the external timecode. However, wait for a few seconds until the sync generator stabilizes before recording.

ˎ If the frequency of the reference video signal is not the same as the system frequency of the camcorder, the camcorder cannot be correctly genlocked. If this occurs, the timecode will not acquire successful lock with the external timecode.

User bit settings during synchronization

When the timecode is synchronized to an external signal, only the time data is synchronized with the external timecode value.

Note on changing the power supply from the battery pack to an external power supply during external synchronization

To maintain a continuous power supply, connect the external power supply to the DC IN connector before removing the battery pack. You may lose timecode external synchronization if you remove the battery pack first.

Camcorder synchronization during external synchronization

During external synchronization, the camcorder is genlocked to the reference video signal input from the GENLOCK IN connector.

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4. Shooting

Basic Operations

This section explains the basic shooting and recording procedures.

Before starting to shoot, inspect the camera system to verify that it is operating properly.

Attach a fully charged battery pack

(page 21).

Load one or two SxS memory cards

(page 28).

If you load two cards, the camcorder switches automatically to the second card when the first card becomes full.

Set the camcorder’s POWER switch

(page 3) to ON.

Make the following settings.

Marker display: On (page 87)

Iris: Auto (page 38)

Zoom: Auto

Camera output: Select the picture currently being shot (camera picture), and turn the

DCC function on (page 6)

Timecode advance mode: F-RUN (Free Run) or

R-RUN (Rec Run) (page 43)

Audio input channel selection: Auto

(page 9)

Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to the BLACK position to adjust the black balance

(page 35).

Select a filter according to the lighting conditions, and adjust the white balance

(page 35).

Point the camcorder at the subject, and adjust the focus and zoom.

If you are using the electronic shutter, select an appropriate shutter mode and speed

(page 37).

Do one of the following to start recording.

– Press the REC START button (page 4).

– Press the VTR button on the lens.

– Turn on the assignable switch to which the

Rec function has been assigned (page 106).

During recording, the TALLY indicators, the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder, and the REC indicator on the viewfinder screen light. Adjust the zoom and focus as required.

[Notes]

ˎ Never remove the battery pack while the camcorder is recording (while the ACCESS indicator on the right-side panel is lit in blue and the ACCESS indicator in the card slot section is lit in orange). Doing so risks the loss of several seconds of data before the recording was interrupted, because internal

ˎ processing will not end normally.

ˎ The playback control buttons (EJECT, F REV, F FWD,

NEXT, PREV, PLAY/PAUSE, STOP) do not function during recording.

ˎ If XAVC, MPEG HD, MPEG IMX, or DVCAM is selected for the video format, you can start recording immediately when the camcorder is turned on.

However, this is not supported when a special recording function (excluding Picture Cache mode) is running, when the timecode is set to REGEN, or when using planning metadata.

To stop recording, perform one of the operations listed in step

The TALLY indicators, the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder, and the REC indicator on the viewfinder screen go out, and camcorder enters recording standby (Stby) mode.

A clip is created from the video and audio data and the metadata recorded between steps

9 and

To review the recording (rec review)

With the camcorder in recording standby mode, press an assignable switch assigned with the Rec Review function to play back the last two seconds of the clip at normal speed.

Press and hold an assignable switch assigned with the Rec Review function for one second or longer to start play back from the frame two seconds prior to the last frame at four times speed in the reverse direction. Then, release the button to play the clip from that point at normal speed. The clip is played to the end, then Rec Review ends and the camcorder returns to Stby mode.

When the Rec Review function is assigned to the RET button on the lens, you can also conduct a review by using the RET button.

Repeat steps

and

to continue recording.

With each repetition, another clip is created on the memory card.

Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

[Notes]

ˎ You cannot resume recording for about one second after stopping recording.

ˎ The maximum number of clips that can be recorded on one memory card is 600. Even if the memory card has enough free capacity to record more clips, when 600 clips have been recorded, no further recording is possible.

Clip names

Eight-character clips names (consisting of a four-character prefix and a four-digit number) are generated automatically for clips recorded by this camcorder.

Example: ABCD0001

You can also use Operation >Clip >Title Prefix in the setup menu to set the clip name prefix to a user-specified string of characters (four to

46 characters in length). (A user-specified prefix cannot be changed after recording.)

The four-digit number at the end of clip names is generated automatically, incrementing as clips are recorded.

Playing Recorded Clips

When the camcorder is in standby (Stby) mode, you can play all or part of the most recently

recorded clip (page 45).

Insert the SxS memory card to play

(page 28).

Press the PREV button (page 8) or the F REV

button (page 7) to cue up the clip to play.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

The PLAY/PAUSE indicator lights, and the playback picture appears in the viewfinder.

Pausing playback

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

The PLAY/PAUSE indicator flashes while play is paused.

Press the button again to return to play mode.

High-speed playback

Press the F FWD button (page 8) or the F REV

button (page 7).

To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/

PAUSE button.

Stopping playback

Press the STOP button: Playback stops, and the camcorder enters E-E mode.

Press the THUMBNAIL button: Playback stops and

the thumbnail screen (page 72) appears in

the viewfinder.

Playback also stops and the timecode screen appears in the viewfinder when you start recording during playback, and when you eject an

SxS memory card.

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4. Shooting: Basic Operations

Switching between memory cards

When two memory cards are loaded, press the

SLOT SELECT button (page 28) to select the

active slot.

It is not possible to switch between memory cards during playback.

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4. Shooting

Advanced Operations

Recording Shot Marks

On this camcorder, two types of shot marks are available. You can record them at user-specified positions to make it easier for editors to cue up those positions.

The maximum number of shot marks per clip is

999.

You can also use the Thumbnail menu to add and delete shot

marks in clips. For details, see “Adding/Deleting Essence Marks on

Clips” (page 76).

To record shot marks, turn on an assignable switch assigned with the Shot Mark 1 or Shot Mark 2 function.

When a shot mark is recorded, a “Shot Mark 1” or

“Shot Mark 2” indication appears in the viewfinder for about three seconds near the timecode indicator.

Setting Clip Flags

To make it easier for editors to select good clips, you can set clip flags in recorded clips.

Clip flags are set in the Thumbnail menu. For

details, see “Adding Clip Flags to Clips” (page 75)

and “Deleting a Clip Flag” (page 76).

Recording Retroactive Images

(Picture Cache Rec Function)

The camcorder always maintains a cache of video and audio data for a set interval (maximum of

15 seconds) in internal storage memory when shooting, allowing you to record several seconds of footage before the start of recording.

This function is enabled when the camcorder is set

to any of the following video formats (page 32).

XAVC-I

XAVC-L

MPEG HD 422

MPEG HD 420

MPEG IMX 50

To start recording in picture cache mode, picture cache mode and the storage time of images in memory (picture cache time) must be set beforehand in the Operation menu.

When recording is started, the duration of footage that can be recorded retroactively is determined by the picture cache time. The duration that can be recorded retroactively may be reduced in some circumstances, as described in [Notes] below.

[Notes]

ˎ The storage of video in memory starts when picture cache mode is selected. However, if recording is started immediately after selecting this mode, a portion of the images shot immediately prior to selecting picture cache

ˎ mode will not be recorded.

ˎ Images are not stored in memory during playback, recording review, or thumbnail display, so picture cache recording of images during these periods is not supported.

Setting the picture cache time

Select Operation >Rec Function >Picture

Cache Rec in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [On], then press the knob.

Select Operation >Rec Function > Cache Rec

Time in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select the picture cache time setting, then press the knob.

0 to 2, 2 to 4, 4 to 6, 6 to 8, 8 to 10, 10 to 12, 12 to 14, or 13 to 15 seconds can be selected.

Once picture cache mode is selected, it is maintained until the settings are changed.

Alternatively, instead of performing steps

and

, you can also select picture cache mode using

an assignable switch (page 106) which has been

assigned with the Picture Cache function.

[Notes]

ˎ Only one special recording function, such as picture cache recording, can be used at any one time.

If another special recording mode is enabled while picture cache recording is in use, picture cache recording is

ˎ automatically released.

ˎ Changing system settings, such as the video format, clears all images stored in memory. Consequently, images shot just before changing settings cannot be recorded, if recording is started immediately after changing settings.

Picture cache mode is automatically released.

Starting picture cache recording

to any of the following video formats (page 32).

When recording starts, the “



Cache” indication in the viewfinder changes to the “



Rec” indication.

The TALLY indicators and the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder light as they do during normal recording.

To exit, stop the recording,

Canceling picture cache mode

In recording standby mode, set Operation >Rec

Function >Picture Cache Rec in the setup menu to Off.

Device operation when recording in picture cache mode

The recording procedure is essentially the same, except for the following points where operation varies from normal.

ˎ If recording is started while accessing media, the actual start point of recording may be delayed even longer than the set picture cache time. The delay increases with the number of recorded clips, so stopping recording and quickly restarting recording should be avoided in picture cache mode.

ˎ Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-

RUN switch, the camcorder operates in F-RUN

ˎ mode.

ˎ In picture cache mode, time data cannot be set by switching the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to

SET.

To set time data, first stop picture cache mode.

ˎ If the remaining recording time of the media in the currently selected slot is shorter than the picture cache time, images are recorded to the media (if there is sufficient remaining recording time) in the non-selected slot.

However, images are not recorded if there is no media in the non-selected slot or if the media in the slot has insufficient remaining recording time. (A message notifying you that there is insufficient remaining recording time will appear on the viewfinder screen.)

ˎ Shot marks are not recorded, even if the shot marks are set before the recording start operation.

If the camcorder is turned off during recording

ˎ If the POWER switch on the camcorder is set to the OFF position, the media is accessed for several seconds to record the images stored in memory up till that moment, and then the power turns off automatically.

ˎ If the battery is removed, the DC cable disconnected, or the AC adaptor turned off during recording, the video and audio data stored in memory is erased, and images up till that point are not recorded. Care should be exercised when exchanging the battery.

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4. Shooting: Advanced Operations

Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval

Rec Function)

[Notes]

ˎ Only one special recording function, such as Interval Rec recording, can be used at any one time.

If another special recording mode is enabled while

Interval Rec is in use, for example, Interval Rec is automatically released.

The camcorder’s Interval Rec function allows you to capture time-lapse video to the camcorder’s internal memory. This function is an effective way to shoot slow-moving subjects.

When you start recording, the camcorder automatically records a specified number of frames at a specified interval time.

This function is enabled when the camcorder is set

XAVC-I

XAVC-L

MPEG HD 422

Recording interval (Interval Time)

Number of frames in one take

(Number of Frames)

A pre-lighting function is available when Interval

Rec is enabled. This function automatically turns on the video light before recording starts, which allows you to record pictures under stable light and color temperature conditions.

Setting Interval Rec

Select Operation >Rec Function >Interval Rec in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [On], then press the knob.

The camcorder enters Interval Rec mode, and

“Int Stby” appears at the REC indicator position on the viewfinder screen. (The green tally indicator in the HDVF series viewfinder also flashes.)

Select [Number of Frames], turn the MENU knob to select the number of frames to record in one take, and then press the knob.

You can select 2, 6, or 12 when the format is

50P or 59.9P.

You can select 1, 3, 6, or 9 when the format is

23.98P, 25P, 29.97P, 50i, or 59.94i.

Select [Interval Time], turn the MENU knob to select the desired interval, and then press the knob.

You can select 1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 sec, 1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 min, or 1 to 4/6/12/24 hour.

As required, select [Pre-Lighting], turn the

MENU knob to select the length of lighting time before recording starts, and then press the knob.

You can select 2, 5, 10 seconds. or Off.

[Notes]

ˎ If you want to turn the video light on before the start of recording, set the camcorder’s LIGHT switch to

AUTO. The video light switch must also be turned on.

When this is done, the video light turns on and off automatically. However, the video light remains lit if the time that it would be off is five seconds or less.

ˎ If you set the LIGHT switch to MANUAL and turn the video light switch on, the video light is always lit. (The video light does not turn on and off automatically.)

The camcorder exits Interval Rec mode when it is powered off, but the number of frames, interval time, and pre-lighting settings are maintained. You do not need to set them again the next time you shoot in Interval Rec mode.

Starting Interval Rec recording

Make the settings and preparations described

in “Basic Operations” (page 45), secure the

camcorder so that it does not move, and begin shooting.

When Interval Rec mode is set to On, “ Int Stby ” appears at the REC position on the viewfinder screen. When you start recording, “



Int Rec” and

“



Int Stby ” are displayed alternately. The TALLY indicators and the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder light as they do during normal recording. (The green tally indicator in the HDVF series viewfinder also flashes at high speed.)

If you are using the pre-lighting function, the video light comes on before recording starts.

To exit, stop the recording,

When shooting ends, the video data stored in memory up to that point is written to the media.

Canceling Interval Rec mode

Do one of the following.

ˎ In recording standby mode, set Operation >Rec

Function >Interval Rec in the setup menu to Off.

[Note]

Restarting the camcorder automatically releases Interval Rec mode.

Limitations during recording

ˎ Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-

RUN switch, the advance mode of the internal

ˎ timecode generator is always R-RUN.

ˎ Reviewing the recording (Rec Review) is not possible.

If the camcorder is turned off during recording

ˎ If power is lost because the battery was removed, the DC power cord was disconnected, or the power was turned off on the AC adaptor side, then the video and audio data shot up to that point may be lost (maximum 10 seconds).

Care should be exercised when exchanging the battery.

Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion

When the video format (page 32) is set to one

of the formats listed below, you can specify a recording frame rate that is different from the playback frame rate.

[Note]

If shooting in XAVC recording format, the use of SxS Pro+ memory cards is recommended. The use of other SxS memory cards may be subject to limitations, so you should contact your dealer.

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Recording format

System frequency

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25P

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1080P

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1080P

HD422 50

1080P

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S&Q frame rate

1 FPS to 60 FPS

(1 FPS units)

1 FPS to 30 FPS

(1 FPS units)

1 FPS to 25 FPS

(1 FPS units)

By shooting with a frame rate that differs from the playback frame rate, you can obtain slow and quick motion effects that are smoother than lowspeed or high-speed playback of content recorded at the normal frame rate.

Setting Slow & Quick Motion

Select Operation >Rec Function >Slow & Quick

Motion in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [On], then press the knob.

Slow & Quick Motion starts, and “ S&Q Stby ” appears in the recording status indicator area in the viewfinder.

Next, set the frame rate.

Select Operation >Rec Function >Slow & Quick

Motion >Frame Rate in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select the frame rate, then press the knob.

When you finish making these settings, the system frequency and the frame rate appear at the top of the viewfinder screen. You can change the frame rate while viewing the display in the viewfinder by turning the MENU knob.

The Slow & Quick Motion mode setting and the frame rate are retained even after the camcorder is powered off.

[Notes]

ˎ Only one special recording function, such as Slow & Quick

Motion, can be used at any one time.

ˎ If another special recording function is enabled while using Slow & Quick Motion, Slow & Quick Motion is automatically canceled.

ˎ Slow & Quick Motion cannot be set during recording, playback, or while the thumbnail screen is displayed.

ˎ Slow & Quick Motion cannot be set if the slow shutter function is set.

Starting Slow & Quick Motion recording

For details, see “Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches”

When recording starts, the “ S&Q Stby ” indication in the viewfinder changes to the “



S&Q Rec” indication. The TALLY indicators and the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder light as they do during normal recording.

To exit, stop the recording,

[Note]

It takes longer than normal for recording to stop when the frame rate is set to a low value (for a slow frame rate).

Canceling Slow & Quick Motion mode

With the camcorder in recording standby mode, set Operation >Rec Function >Slow & Quick in the setup menu to Off.

Limitations during recording

ˎ Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-

RUN switch, the advance mode of the internal timecode generator is always R-RUN.

ˎ Audio cannot be recorded when the recording and playback frame rates differ.

ˎ Reviewing the recording (Rec Review) is not possible.

ˎ If you change the recording frame rate to a value faster than the current shutter speed, the shutter speed is changed to the slowest value for which shooting is possible.

Example: If the frame rate is 32 and the shutter speed is 1/40, and you change the frame rate to

55, then the shutter speed is changed to 1/60.

It is not possible to select a shutter speed that is slower than the recording frame rate.

Turn the MENU knob to select [On], then press the knob.

“ Cont Stby ” appears in the viewfinder, and the function is enabled.

[Notes]

ˎ Only one special recording function, such as Clip

Continuous Rec, can be used at any one time.

ˎ If another special recording mode is enabled while Clip

Continuous Rec is in use, for example, the currently selected mode is automatically released.

You can assign the Clip Continuous Rec on/off function to one of the ASSIGN. 1/2/3 switches,

ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches, or the ONLINE button.

(page 106).

Recording with the Clip Continuous

Rec Function

Normally, a clip is created as an independent file each time that you start and stop recording. But this function allows you to start and stop recording while continuously recording to the same clip, for as long as the function remains enabled. This is convenient when you do not want to generate a large number of short clips, and when you want to record without worrying about exceeding the clip limit.

It is still easy to find recording start points, because a Rec Start essence mark is recorded at the recording start point each time you start recording.

This function is enabled when the camcorder is set

to any of the following video formats (page 32).

XAVC-I

XAVC-L

MPEG HD 422

Setting Clip Continuous Rec

Select Operation >Rec Function >Clip

Continuous Rec in the setup menu.

Starting Clip Continuous Rec recording

Exit Clip Continuous Rec mode (page 50) and then remove

When recording starts, the “ Cont Stby ” indication in the viewfinder changes to “



Cont Rec” indication.

The TALLY indicators and the tally indicator on the front panel of the viewfinder light as they do during normal recording.

[Note]

During recording or in recording standby mode (when

“ Cont Stby ” indication is displayed), if you remove the media, the battery, or the power source, the media needs to be restored. It is not possible to restore media on a device other than this camcorder.

the media.

When “ Cont Stby ” indication is flashing (once per second), you can remove the media.

To exit, stop the recording,

[Note]

Stop the recording after recording for two or more seconds.

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Canceling Clip Continuous Rec mode

With the camcorder in recording standby mode, set Operation >Rec Function >Clip Continuous

Rec in the setup menu to Off.

Limitations during recording

A single continuous clip cannot be created if you perform one of the following operations while the camcorder is in recording or recording standby mode. (A new clip will be created when you next start recording.)

ˎ Operate on a clip (lock, delete, or rename a clip)

ˎ Playback

Recording Video Simultaneously to

Two SxS Memory Cards (Simul Rec)

When the video format (page 32) is set to one of

the options in the following table, you can record the same video to two SxS memory cards. This function is useful for making a video backup while shooting.

[Note]

It is recommended that both SxS memory cards be formatted (initialized) using the camcorder before use.

Operation >Format

>Rec Format in the setup menu

XAVC-I 1080P

XAVC-I 1080i

XAVC-I 720P

XAVC-L 50 1080P

XAVC-L 50 1080i

Operation >Format

>Frequency in the setup menu

29.97/25/23.98

59.94/50

59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98

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Operation >Format

>Rec Format in the setup menu

XAVC-L 50 720P

XAVC-L 35 1080P

XAVC-L 35 1080i

XAVC-L 25 1080i

HD 422 50 1080P

HD 422 50 1080i

HD 422 50 720P

HQ 1920×1080P

HQ 1920×1080i

HQ 1440×1080i

HQ 1280×720P

HQ 1920×1080i

Operation >Format

>Frequency in the setup menu

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Setting Simul Rec

Select Operation >Rec Function >Simul Rec in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [On], then press the knob.

[Notes]

ˎ Only one special recording function, such as Simul Rec, can be used at any one time.

ˎ If another special recording mode is enabled while using

Simul Rec, Simul Rec is automatically released.

ˎ Simul Rec cannot be set during recording, playback, or while the thumbnail screen is displayed.

Starting Simul Rec recording

Insert SxS memory cards in both memory slots

A and B.

The ACCESS indicators for SxS slots A and B are lit. Also, icons for SxS slots A and B appear in

the viewfinder (page 17).

card on the Media Status screen (page 14).

[Notes]

ˎ Simultaneous recording is not possible if either of the media is defective or if the media is write protected.

ˎ During simultaneous recording, if either of the media becomes full or an error occurs and recording cannot continue, recording to that media stops but recording to the other media continues.

To exit, stop the recording,

Canceling Simul Rec mode

In recording standby mode, set Operation >Rec

Function >Simul Rec in the setup menu to Off.

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Proxy Data

Proxy data is made up of low-resolution video data

(H.264) and audio data (AAC-LC). This lightweight proxy data can be used in the same way as the original data, but it can be transferred more quickly, for more efficient viewing and editing.

During clip recording, proxy data is recorded onto the SD card inserted into the PROXY SD card slot.

PROXY SD card slot

By importing proxy data recorded on the SD card into a computer, you can quickly check the recorded content or perform rapid offline editing.

Proxy Recording using the Camcorder

ˎ Proxy recording will not start unless an SxS memory card is inserted.

ˎ When the camcorder has been turned on for about 45 seconds, the icon (media status indicator for Proxy SD slot) turns on in the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen to indicate that proxy recording is enabled.

If you start shooting while the icon is

ˎ flashing or is not lit, proxy files are not recorded.

ˎ Before removing an SD card from the camcorder, always check that the ACCESS indicator for the PROXY SD card slot is not lit, then turn off the camcorder or turn off the proxy recording/wireless LAN connection function.

To turn off the proxy recording/wireless LAN connection function, make the following settings in the setup menu.

– Set Operation >Proxy Recording Mode

>Setting to Off.

– Set Maintenance >Network >Setting to Off.

ˎ Attempting to remove the SD card while either the proxy recording or wireless LAN connection function is enabled may display a warning

(E91-1C0) in some cases. If the warning appears while recording, data is still recorded correctly to the SxS memory cards, but proxy files are not recorded. The warning message can be cleared

ˎ by turning the camcorder off and then on again.

ˎ Proxy recording will not start if Picture Cache

Rec, Interval Rec, Slow & Quick Motion, streaming, or network client mode is enabled.

SD Cards

SD cards supported for recording proxy data

SDHC memory cards

(Speed Class: 4 or higher,

Capacity: up to 32 GB)

* Referred to as “SD cards” in this manual.

Formatting (initializing) SD cards

SD cards must be formatted the first time they are used in the camcorder.

SD cards for use in the camcorder should be formatted using the format function of the camcorder. If a message appears when the SD card is inserted into the camcorder, format the SD card.

Select Operation >Proxy Recording Mode

>Setting in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [On], then press the knob.

Select Operation >Format Media >SD

Card(Proxy) in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

A confirmation screen prompting whether to format the card appears.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

Formatting begins.

During formatting, a message and progress state (%) is displayed and the ACCESS indicator is lit orange.

When formatting ends, a completion message appears. Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

[Note]

Formatting an SD card erases all data on the card. The card cannot be restored.

Checking the remaining recording capacity

You can check the remaining capacity on an SD

To use an SD card formatted on the camcorder in the slot of another device

First, make a backup of the card, then reformat the card in the device to be used.

Recording Proxy Data

Select Operation >Proxy Recording Mode

>Setting in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [On], then press the knob.

Insert an SD card for recording proxy data into the PROXY SD card slot.

Start recording.

The proxy data file is saved in the “/PRIVATE/

PXROOT/Clip” directory of the SD card at the same time as the original data is being recorded onto an SxS memory card.

Proxy data recording automatically stops when you stop recording.

About the recorded files

ˎ The file system is FAT32, and the file name extension is “.mp4”.

ˎ The timecode is also recorded simultaneously.

ˎ A still image of the first frame is also recorded simultaneously.

ˎ Location information and a Log file are recorded simultaneously if the GPS function is enabled.

The Log file is saved in “Root/PRIVATE/SONY/

GPS.”

Canceling proxy data recording

Set Operation >Proxy Recording Mode >Setting in the setup menu to Off.

When there is insufficient remaining capacity on an SD card

A warning is displayed to indicate that there is insufficient free space.

Changing proxy recording settings

Select Operation >Proxy Recording Mode >Size and Audio Channel in the setup menu to change the settings for the size of the proxy recording format and the audio channel for proxy recording, respectively.

Checking proxy recording settings

Select Operation >Proxy Recording Mode >Frame

Rate and Bit Rate in the setup menu to view the settings for the video frame rate and video bit rate, respectively.

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Planning Metadata

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.

[Note]

Use a font set that is compatible with the language set using

Maintenance >Language in the setup menu when defining clip names and shot mark names. Using fonts for a language that is different from the language setting on the camcorder may cause characters to be displayed abnormally.

Loading a Planning Metadata File into Camcorder Memory when

Recording a Clip

Save the planning metadata file on an SxS memory card beforehand.

Planning metadata files are stored in the

“General/Sony/Planning” directory.

Insert an SxS memory card in slot A or B.

Select Operation >Planning Metadata >Load

Media(A) or Load Media(B) in the setup menu.

A file list screen appears.

Up to 64 planning metadata files are displayed in the list.

Turn the MENU knob to select a file to load and press the knob.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Load] and press the knob, then select [Execute] and press the knob again.

[Note]

Data cannot be loaded from SDXC cards.

Displaying Detailed Information in

Planning Metadata

Clearing the Loaded Planning

Metadata

After loading planning metadata into the camcorder, you can check the detailed information that it contains, such as file names, date and time of creation, and titles.

Select Operation >Planning Metadata

>Properties in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], and then press the knob.

The planning metadata information is displayed.

Item

File Name

Assign ID

Created

Modified

Modified by

Title

Information

File name

Assign ID

Date and time of creation

Date and time of most recent modification

Name of person who modified the file

Title1 specified in file (ASCII format clip name)

Title2 Title2 specified in file (UTF-8 format clip name)

Material Group Number of material groups a)

Shot Mark0 to

Shot Mark9

Names defined in file for Shot

Mark 0 to Shot Mark 9 a) Material group: A group of clips recorded with the same planning metadata.

You can turn the MENU knob to scroll the list.

Select Operation >Planning Metadata >Clear

Memory in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], and then press the knob.

Deletion starts.

The message “Clear Planning Metadata File

OK” appears when the deletion finishes.

Defining Clip Names in Planning

Metadata

The following two types of clip name strings can be written in a planning metadata file.

ˎ An ASCII format name that appears in the viewfinder

ˎ A UTF-8 format name that is actually registered as the clip name

You can select which type of clip name is displayed with Operation >Planning Metadata

>Clip Name Disp in the setup menu.

When a clip name is set with planning metadata, the clip name is displayed.

[Note]

When you define both an ASCII format name and a UTF-8 format name with planning metadata, the UTF-8 format string is used as the clip name string. If you define either an

ASCII format name or a UTF-8 format name with planning metadata, the defined format name is displayed though it is not selected by menu setting.

Clip name string example

Use a text editor to modify the two fields in the

<Title> tag that contain the clip name strings.

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).

“sp” indicates a space and  indicates a carriage return.

<?xml

sp version="1.0" sp encoding="

UTF-8"?>

<PlanningMetadata sp xmlns="http:// xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ planningmetadata" sp assignId="

P0001" sp creationDate="

2015-09-30T17:00:00+09:00" sp lastUpdate="

2015-10-06T17:00:00+09:00" sp version="1.00">

<Properties sp propertyId=" assignment" sp update="

2015-10-06T17:00:00+09:00" sp modifiedBy="Chris">

<Title sp usAscii="Typhoon" sp xml:lang="en">Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo

</Title>

</Properties>

</PlanningMetadata>

[Notes]

ˎ When you create a file, enter each statement as a single line with a CRLF only after the last character in the statement line, and do not enter spaces except where specified.

ˎ Up to 44 bytes (or characters) can be entered for the clip name.

If the UTF-8 format string exceeds 44 bytes, the first 44 bytes are used as the clip name.

If only an ASCII format name is specified, a 44-character string is used as the clip name.

When neither an ASCII format name string nor UTF-8 format name string can be used, the standard format clip name is used.

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Setting clip names

Load a planning metadata file that contains clip names into camcorder memory

(page 91).

Set Operation >Clip >Clip Naming in the setup menu to Plan.

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 underbar (_) and a five-digit serial number

(00001 to 99999).

Examples:Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_00001,

Typhoon_Strikes_Tokyo_00002,… After the number reaches 99999, the next increment returns the number to 00001.

[Note]

When you load another planning metadata file, the serial number continues incrementing. You can change the numbering using Operation >Clip >Number Set in the setup menu.

Selecting the clip name display format

When names are defined in both ASCII format and

UTF-8 format, you can use Operation >Planning

Metadata >Clip Name Disp in the setup menu to select which of the names to display on the LCD monitor and on the viewfinder screen.

To display ASCII format names:

Select Title1(ASCII).

The clip name becomes “Typhoon_Strikes_

Tokyo_SerialNumber”, but “Typhoon_

SerialNumber” is displayed on the screen.

To display UTF-8 format names:

Select Title2(UTF-8).

The clip name becomes “Typhoon_Strikes_

Tokyo_SerialNumber”, and the same name is displayed on the screen.

Defining Shot Mark Names in

Planning Metadata

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.

[Note]

Only Shot Mark 1 and Shot Mark 2 can be recorded on the camcorder.

Shot mark name string example

Use a text editor to modify the fields in the <Meta name> tag.

The shaded fields in the example are essence mark name strings. Names can be either in ASCII format

(up to 32 characters) or UTF-8 format (up to 16 characters).

“sp” indicates a space and  indicates a carriage return.

[Note]

If a name string contains even one non-ASCII character, the maximum length of that string is 16 characters.

<?xml

sp version="1.0" sp encoding="

UTF-8"?>

<PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ planningmetadata" sp assignId="

H00123" sp creationDate="

2015-09-30T08:00:00Z" sp lastUpdate="

2015-09-30T15:00:00Z" sp

"1.00"> version=

<Properties sp

"assignment" propertyId= sp class="original" sp update="2015-09-30T15:00:00Z" sp modifiedBy="Chris">

<Title sp

Game" sp usAscii="Football xml:lang="en">

Football Game 30/09/2015</

Title>

<Meta sp name="_ShotMark1" sp content="Goal"/>

<Meta sp name="_ShotMark2" sp content="Shoot"/>

<Meta sp name="_ShotMark3" sp content="Corner Kick"/>

<Meta sp name="_ShotMark4" sp content="Free Kick"/>

<Meta sp name="_ShotMark5" sp content="Goal Kick"/>

<Meta sp name="_ShotMark6" sp content="Foul"/>

<Meta sp name="_ShotMark7" sp content="PK"/>

<Meta sp name="_ShotMark8" sp content="1st Half"/>

<Meta sp name="_ShotMark9" sp content="2nd Half"/>

<Meta sp name="_ShotMark0" sp content="Kick Off"/>

</Properties>

</PlanningMetadata>

[Note]

When you create a definition file, enter each statement as a single line with a CRLF only after the last character in the statement line, and do not enter spaces except where specified, except within essence mark name strings.

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Obtaining Location Information (GPS)

Location and time information of video shot when positioning is enabled is recorded by the camcorder.

The GPS function is set to Off by factory default.

Check that the camcorder is in standby state.

Set Operation GPS to On in the setup menu.

is displayed in the viewfinder when the camcorder is seeking GPS satellites. When positioning is established, location information is recorded when shooting video.

The icon displayed in the viewfinder varies, depending on the signal reception from the GPS satellites.

Display GPS reception state Positioning status

Off

Positioning not available

Searching for satellites

Positioning

No display GPS is set to Off or an error occurred.

Location information could not be obtained because GPS signal could not be received.

Move to a location with a clear view of the sky.

Searching for GPS satellites. Several minutes may be required to acquire satellites.

A weak GPS signal is being received.

A GPS signal is being received. Location information can be acquired.

A strong GPS signal is being received. Location information can be acquired.

ˎ It may take some time to start acquiring location information after turning on the camcorder.

ˎ If a positioning icon is not displayed after several minutes, there may be a problem with signal reception. Start shooting without location information, or move to an area with a clear view of the sky. Shooting when a positioning icon is not displayed means that location information will not be recorded.

ˎ The GPS signal may not be received when indoors or near tall structures. Move to a

ˎ location with a clear view of the sky.

ˎ The recording of location information may be interrupted, depending on the strength of the received signal, even if a positioning icon is displayed.

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5. Network Configuration

Network Functions Supported by the Camcorder

The camcorder supports various network functions. This section provides an overview and detailed description of the network connections and functions.

Network Connection Overview

Connecting devices using wireless LAN

The camcorder can connect to smartphones, tablets, and other devices using wireless LAN connection using the IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN

Module (supplied) or CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN

Adaptor (option).

Select the wireless connection device.

IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module

(supplied)  (page 56)

CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN Adaptor (option) 

(page 56)

Select the wireless LAN access mode.

Wi-Fi Access Point mode  (page 57)

Wi-Fi Station mode  (page 58)

Connecting to the Internet using a LAN cable

Connect the camcorder to the Internet via a router using the network connector.

Connect the camcorder and router using a

LAN cable.

 (page 59)

Connecting to the Internet using wireless LAN

Connect the camcorder to the Internet using the

IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module (supplied),

CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN Adaptor (option), or modem (option).

[Note]

The CBK-NA1 Network Adaptor Kit (option) is required if connecting using a CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN Adaptor (option) or modem (option).

When using the IFU-WLM3 (supplied)

Attach the IFU-WLM3 to the camcorder.

 (page 56)

Set the wireless LAN access mode to Wi-Fi

Station mode and connect to the Internet.

 (page 60)

When using the CBK-WA02 (option)

Attach the CBK-WA02 to the camcorder.

 (page 56)

Set the wireless LAN access mode to Wi-Fi

Station mode and connect to the Internet.

 (page 60)

Using a modem

Attach the USB extension adaptor of the

CBK-NA1 (option).

 (page 59)

Connect the modem.

 (page 60)

Network Function Overview Common Information

Transferring files recorded on the camcorder to a server on the Internet

You can transfer proxy files recorded on an SD card and original files recorded on SxS memory cards to a server on the Internet when connected via a 3G/4G/LTE network, access point, wired LAN router.

 (page 62)

Transmitting streaming video and audio

You can transmit the video and audio captured/ played back with the camcorder via the Internet or local network.

Streaming using the streaming settings on the camcorder

 (page 63)

High-quality streaming using a Sony PWS-100RX1

Network RX Station (option) as a Connection Control

Manager

 (page 64)

Using Wi-Fi remote control

You can access the Wi-Fi remote control built into the camcorder from a smartphone, tablet, or other device over a wireless LAN connection.

 (page 65)

Configuring from the web menu

The web menu of the camcorder appears when the camcorder is accessed from a browser on a device connected using a wireless LAN connection.

 (page 67)

Supported network functions and operating limitations

 (page 71)

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Connecting Devices using Wireless LAN

The camcorder can connect to smartphones, tablets, and other devices using wireless LAN connection by attaching the IFU-WLM3 USB

Wireless LAN Module (supplied) or CBK-WA02

Wireless LAN Adaptor (option).

The following operations can be performed between the camcorder and devices connected using a wireless LAN.

[Note]

USB wireless LAN modules/adaptors other than the IFU-

WLM3 or CBK-WA02 cannot be used.

Remote operation via wireless LAN

The camcorder can be operated remotely from a smartphone, tablet, or computer that is connected using a wireless LAN.

File transfer via wireless LAN

Proxy files (low-resolution files) stored on the camcorder SD card and original files (highresolution files) recorded on the camcorder can be transferred to a server via a wireless LAN.

Video/audio streaming via wireless LAN

A camcorder camera video feed or playback video feed can be streamed (H.264/AAC-LC compression) from a device using the “Content

Browser Mobile” application via a wireless LAN.

“Content Browser Mobile” is an application that can operate the camcorder remotely on the device screen, while streaming content, and can be used to configure the camcorder.

For details about the “Content Browser Mobile” application, contact your Sony sales or service representative.

[Notes]

ˎ Proxy files (low-resolution files) recorded on the SD card in the camcorder can be streamed via a wireless LAN.

ˎ Streaming is not supported when the video format is set to MPEG-IMX or DVCAM.

ˎ Obstructions and electromagnetic interference between the camcorder and wireless LAN access point or terminal device, or the ambient environment (such as wall materials) could shorten the communication range or prevent connections altogether. If you experience these problems, check the connection/communication status after moving the camcorder to a new location, or bringing the camcorder and access point/terminal device closer together.

Compatible Devices

You can use a smartphone, tablet, or computer to configure and operate the camcorder. The supported devices, OS, and browsers are shown in the following table.

Device

Smartphone

Tablet

Computer

Android

4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0

iOS 8.0/8.1/8.2/

8.3/8.4/9.0

Android

4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0

iOS 8.0/8.1/8.2/

8.3/8.4/9.0

Microsoft

Windows 7/

Microsoft

Windows 8/

Microsoft

Windows 10

Mac OS

10.9/10.10

Browser

Chrome

Safari

Chrome

Safari

[Note]

Playback may not be supported, depending on the operating system of the terminal device used and the browser version. If this occurs, use “Content Browser Mobile.”

Attaching the IFU-WLM3

Open the cover of the USB wireless LAN module connector.

Guard (supplied)

Attach the protective cap to the IFU-WLM3.

Plug the IFU-WLM3 into the connector.

[Notes]

ˎ Always turn the camcorder off before connecting or removing the IFU-WLM3.

ˎ For attachment of the guard, contact a Sony service representative.

If not using the IFU-WLM3

Unscrew the two screws, remove the guard, and close the connector cover.

Attaching the CBK-WA02

Attach the attachment bracket to the handle in the position shown in the following diagram.

For attachment of the attachment bracket

(Service Part No. A-2092-367-), contact a Sony service representative.

Attachment bracket

Attach the USB extension adaptor, supplied with the CBK-WA02 (option), to the attachment bracket.

Turn the fixing screw clockwise to secure the

USB extension adaptor.

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Fixing screw

USB extension adaptor

Guard (supplied)

You can adjust the position of the USB extension adaptor over the range shown in the following diagram.

Plug the USB connector of the USB extension adaptor into the USB wireless LAN module connector.

Set the wireless LAN channel in Maintenance

>Network >Channel in the setup menu

(page 101).

For details about using the CBK-WA02, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the CBK-WA02.

[Notes]

ˎ Always turn the camcorder off before connecting or removing the CBK-WA02.

ˎ Attaching the CBK-WA02 and selecting Wi-Fi Station in Maintenance >Network >Setting in the setup menu enables connection to a 5 GHz access point.

ˎ The Ch setting “Auto(5GHz)” in Wi-Fi Access Point mode may not be displayed, depending on the CBK-WA02 used.

ˎ “Auto(5GHz)” is not displayed in the menu if use of the

CBK-WA02 in the 5 GHz band is prohibited for outdoor use in your country or region. Check that the use of the

CBK-WA02 is permitted in your country or region. For details, refer to the CBK-WA02 operation manual.

If not using the CBK-WA02

Unscrew the two screws, remove the guard, and close the connector cover.

Connecting using Wireless LAN

Access Point (Wi-Fi Access Point

Mode)

The camcorder can connect to devices that are set up as an access point.

Computer

Smartphone/

Tablet

Attach the protective cap (supplied) to the

USB connector of the USB extension adaptor.

Open the cover of the USB wireless LAN module connector.

For attachment of the guard, contact a Sony service representative.

Plug the CBK-WA02 into the USB connector of the USB extension adaptor.

Connecting using WPS-equipped devices

Devices that support WPS can be connected using

WPS.

Set Maintenance >Network >Wireless Network to Wi-Fi Access Point.

Set Maintenance >Network >Setting to On.

[Note]

It may take some time (30 seconds to 90 seconds) to enable access point mode. Wait until the network “AP” (access point)

indicator (page 16) stops flashing on the LCD monitor or

in the viewfinder.

Select Maintenance >Network >WPS in the setup menu.

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Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

Open the device Network Settings or Wi-Fi

Settings, and turn Wi-Fi on.

Select the camcorder SSID from the Wi-Fi network SSID list, display Option, and select

WPS Push Button.

[Note]

The steps will vary depending on the device used.

Connecting using SSID and password on the device

Connect by entering the SSID and password on the device.

Set Maintenance >Network >Wireless Network to Wi-Fi Access Point.

Set Maintenance >Network >Setting to On.

[Note]

It may take some time (30 seconds to 90 seconds) to enable access point mode. Wait until the net work “AP” (access

point) indicator (page 16) stops flashing on the LCD

monitor or in the viewfinder.

Open the device Network Settings or Wi-Fi

Settings, and turn Wi-Fi on.

Select the camcorder SSID from the Wi-Fi network SSID list, then enter a password to connect.

For the camcorder SSID and password, see

Maintenance >Network >SSID & Password

(page 101) in the setup menu.

[Note]

The steps will vary depending on the device used.

Connecting Using Wireless LAN

Station Mode (Wi-Fi Station Mode)

The camcorder can connect to an existing wireless

LAN access point as a client.

The device connects via the access point.

Smartphone/

Tablet

Computer

Access point

Connecting to an access point using WPS

If an access point supports the WPS function, you can connect using a basic setting. If an access point does not support the WPS function, see

“Connecting to an access point in station mode without using WPS” (page 69).

Turn the access point on.

Turn the camcorder on.

Set Maintenance >Network >Wireless Network to Wi-Fi Station.

Set Maintenance >Network >Setting to On.

[Note]

It may take some time (30 seconds to 1 minute) to enable

station mode. Wait until the network indicator (page 16)

signal strength icon stops flashing on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

Select Maintenance >Network >WPS in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

Press the access point WPS button.

For details about WPS button operation, refer to the instruction manual for the access point.

When the connection is successful, the

network indicator (page 16) signal strength

icon will show a strength of 1 or higher on the

LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.

[Note]

If the connection fails, perform the procedure again from step

Connect the device to the access point.

For details about how to connect, refer to the instruction manual for each device.

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Connecting to the Internet

You can connect to the Internet using a wired LAN or wireless LAN.

For wired LAN, connect a LAN cable (not supplied) to the network connector on the camcorder, and connect to the Internet via a router.

For wireless LAN, connect to the Internet using the

IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module (supplied),

CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN Adaptor (option), or modem (option).

Required device for network connection

For details, see “Limitations on Simultaneous Use of Network Functions” (page 71).

Connecting Using a LAN Cable

(Wired LAN Connection)

You can connect to the Internet using a wired LAN connection via a router connected to the network connector on the camcorder.

Wireless LAN connection

One of the following devices is required.

CBK-NA1E USB Extension Adaptor supplied with the CBK-NA1 Network Adaptor Kit (option)

ˎ Modem (option) + CBK-NA1E USB Extension

Adaptor supplied with the CBK-NA1 Network

Adaptor Kit (option)

Computer

Router

Wired LAN connection

[Notes]

ˎ The wireless LAN module may not be available in some countries/regions.

ˎ The frequency band for the wireless LAN module is shared by various devices. Depending on the use environment, transmission speed and distance may be decreased, or communication may be disconnected, by using other

ˎ devices.

ˎ To use the 3G/4G/LTE services, you need to contract with

ˎ a cell phone company.

ˎ For details about the required compatible device for the network connection, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative.

Limitations on simultaneous use of network connection function

The camcorder can connect to a network using wireless LAN or wired LAN methods.

However, there are limits on the simultaneous use of these connection functions.

Internet

Connect the network connector of the camcorder and a router using a LAN cable.

Preparation for Connection to the

Internet Using a Modem

Set Maintenance >Network >Wired LAN to

Enable.

Set Maintenance >Network >Setting to On.

An IP address is automatically assigned to the camcorder.

[Notes]

ˎ It may take some time (30 seconds to 1 minute) for the wired LAN connection to become enabled. Wait until

the network status indicator (page 16) LAN icon stops

ˎ flashing on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

ˎ To transfer original files/proxy files recorded on the camcorder, use Wi-Fi remote control, operate the web menu, or monitor output using the “Content Browser

Mobile” application, set Maintenance >Network >Wired

LAN Remote in the setup menu to On (page 102).

ˎ When connected to a network, using a LAN cable, that will not be used to connect to the Internet, it is recommended that Wired LAN Remote be set to On to prevent unauthorized access from the Internet. When connecting to the Internet, check that the network connection is to a secure network before use.

ˎ A wired LAN connection is not possible if a modem

(option) is attached to the USB wireless LAN module connector. For wired LAN connection, first remove the modem (option).

ˎ When connected to the Internet using Wi-Fi Station mode and the wired LAN is not connected to the Internet, a network error may occur and Internet-related functions may not operate. In this case, set Wired LAN to Disable, and connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi- Station mode only.

Attach the CBK-NA1E USB extension adaptor, supplied with the CBK-NA1 Network Adaptor

Kit (option), to the USB wireless LAN module connector on the camcorder when planning to connect to the Internet via a 3G/4G network using the USB wireless LAN module connector.

Attach the attachment bracket to the handle in the position shown in the following diagram.

For attachment of the attachment bracket

(Service Part No. A-2092-367-), contact a Sony service representative.

Attachment bracket

Attach the USB extension adaptor to the attachment bracket.

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Turn the fixing screw clockwise to secure the

USB extension adaptor.

Fixing screw

USB extension adaptor

Open the cover of the USB wireless LAN module connector.

For attachment of the guard, contact a Sony service representative.

Guard (supplied)

You can adjust the position of the USB extension adaptor over the range shown in the following diagram.

Plug the USB connector of the USB extension adaptor into the USB wireless LAN module connector.

Connecting Using a Modem

You can connect the camcorder to the Internet via a 3G/4G network by attaching a modem (option) to the camcorder using a CBK-NA1 Network

Adaptor Kit (option).

Internet

[Notes]

ˎ Always turn the camcorder off before connecting or removing the CBK-NA1 and modem.

ˎ It may take some time (30 seconds to 1 minute) to enable modem mode. Wait until the “3G/4G” network status

indicator (page 16) stops flashing on the LCD screen or

in the viewfinder.

Connecting Using Wireless LAN

Station Mode (Wi-Fi Station Mode)

Connecting

CBK-NA1

Modem

Connect the modem (option) to the USB connector of the CBK-NA1E USB extension adaptor.

You can connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi station mode by attaching the IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless

LAN Module (supplied) or CBK-WA02 Wireless LAN

Adaptor (option) to the camcorder, and using a

3G/4G/LTE-compatible access point (option) or using device tethering.

For details about attaching devices, see “Attaching the IFU-WLM3” (page 56) and “Attaching the

CBK-WA02” (page 56).

Attach the protective cap (supplied) to the

USB connector of the USB extension adaptor.

For details about connecting a modem, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the modem.

Set Maintenance >Network >Wireless Network to Modem.

Set Maintenance >Network >Setting to On.

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Smartphone/

Tablet

Computer

Access point

Internet

Smartphone/

Tablet

Internet

If the access point and device supports WPS,

connect using the procedure in “Connecting to an access point using WPS” (page 58). If WPS is

not supported, connect using the procedure in

“Connecting to an access point in station mode without using WPS” (page 69).

First, turn the access point and device on, and configure the device tethering function if planning to use tethering.

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5. Network Configuration

Transferring Files

You can transfer proxy files recorded on an SD card and original files recorded on SxS memory cards to a server on the Internet when connected to the

Internet via a 3G/4G/LTE network, access point, or wired LAN router.

Preparation for Transfer

Connect the camcorder to the Internet using

For details about registering a server, see “To register a new destination server” (page 70).

You must first register a server to which you want to transfer files.

Transferring

Using “Content Browser Mobile” application version 2.0 or later, you can quickly display a thumbnail for a proxy file on an SD card by using the still image of the first frame.

Select the files you want to transfer.

Tap a file to select it. Tap a file a second time to de-select it. You can double-tap a file to play the file to check its content.

Tap [Transfer].

The default destination server specified in

[Default Setting] appears (see “To register a new destination server” (page 70)).

To change the destination server, tap the destination server to display a list and then select a different server. Enter the directory on the destination server, as required.

[Notes]

ˎ Margins of up to 15 frames are added before and after the cutout region in the created file.

ˎ Files created from cutouts from proxy files recorded using network function software (V1.25 or earlier) may not be imported into non-linear editors.

Transferring original files on SxS memory cards

Connect the camcorder and device using a

LAN connection, then launch a browser on the device to connect to the camcorder

“Connecting Devices using Wireless LAN”

(page 56).

Select Maintenance >File Transfer >File

Transfer in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

File transfer mode is initiated.

Display a file list screen to select files in the browser on the device.

Tap and select [Media Info], then tap Slot A

(for files recorded on media in slot A) or Slot B

(for files recorded on media in slot B).

The Slot A or Slot B screen appears.

Example: Slot A screen

You can select proxy files on an SD card or original files on SxS memory cards for transfer to a server.

Transferring proxy files on an SD card

Connect the camcorder and device using a

LAN connection, then launch a browser on the device to access the camcorder.

Display a file list screen to select files.

Tap and select [Media Info], then tap [SD

Card].

The SD Card screen appears.

Tap [Transfer].

Transfer of the selected files begins. To cancel file transfer, tap [Cancel].

Transferring parts of proxy files

Using “Content Browser Mobile” application version 2.0 or later, you can specify In/Out points from proxy files to cut out and transfer the cutout parts.

Select the files you want to transfer.

Tap a file to select it. Tap a file a second time to de-select it.

Tap [Transfer].

The default destination server specified in

[Default Setting] appears (see “To register a new destination server” (page 70)).

To change the destination server, tap the destination server to display a list and then select a different server.

Enter the directory on the destination server in

[Directory].

Tap [Transfer].

Transfer of the selected files begins. To cancel file transfer, tap [Cancel].

[Note]

Files cannot be transferred under the following conditions.

ˎ During recording, playback, or when displaying the thumbnail screen

ˎ When Maintenance >Network >Wireless Network >Wi-Fi

Access Point and Wired LAN >Disable in the setup menu

ˎ are set to Disable

ˎ When the streaming function is enabled (Maintenance

>Streaming >Setting is set to On)

ˎ When network client mode is enabled (Maintenance

>Network Client Mode >Setting is set to On)

Monitoring the File Transfer

Tap [Job List] on the SD Card, Slot A, or Slot B screen to display the Job List screen to check the

status of the file transfer (page 70).

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Transmitting Streaming Video and Audio

You can transmit the video and audio captured/ played back with the camcorder via the Internet or local network.

Preparation for Streaming

Transmission

– Maintenance >Network >Setting in the setup menu is set to Off

– Maintenance >Network Client Mode >Setting in the setup menu is set to On

ˎ It may take several tens of seconds to stream actual video or audio after starting streaming.

ˎ You cannot start streaming when playing back an SD format clip.

ˎ If you set the streaming transmission destination is set incorrectly or the camcorder does not connect to the network, “×” appears on the screen as the streaming status indicator.

ˎ Streaming in network client mode (page 64),

monitoring, proxy recording, and file transfer are not

ˎ available after switching to streaming mode.

ˎ Starting streaming while monitoring, proxy recording, or transferring files will stop the corresponding function.

Connect the camcorder to the Internet using

via Wireless LAN (page 56) or is connected to

Select Preset1 (or Preset2, Preset3) in

Maintenance >Streaming in the setup menu.

The streaming connection destination setup screen appears.

Set Size, Bit Rate, Type, and items according to

Type on the screen.

Select Preset1 (or Preset2, Preset3), set in steps

and

, in Maintenance >Streaming >Preset

Select in the setup menu.

Starting Streaming

Stopping Streaming

Set Maintenance >Streaming >Setting to Off to stop streaming.

When Streaming is On, streaming can also be stopped by pressing the assignable button to which Streaming has been assigned.

When the camcorder is connected to a device

the Internet using wireless LAN station mode

(page 58), you can also set the streaming

transmission destination and start/stop streaming

from the web menu (page 67).

Set Maintenance >Streaming >Setting in the setup menu to On.

Streaming starts according to the settings.

You can assign Streaming to an assignable button. For details about assignment, see

“Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches”

For details, see “Connecting Devices using

[Notes]

ˎ Streaming cannot be started under the following menu settings.

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Streaming High Quality Video

High-quality streaming is supported by enabling network client mode and connecting and using a PWS-100RX1 Network RX Station (option) as a

Connection Control Manager (CCM).

Connect the camcorder to the network.

details about assignment, see “Assigning

Set each item in Maintenance >Network Client

Mode >Detail Settings in the setup menu.

Item

CCM Address

CCM Port

User Name

Password

Description

Enter the IP address of the

CCM to connect. (Host name or IP address)

Enter the port number of the

CCM to connect.

Enter the user name.

Enter the password.

ˎ switching to network client mode.

ˎ Switching to network client mode while monitoring, proxy recording, or transferring files will stop the corresponding operation.

[Note]

Network client mode cannot be set if values are not entered for all items.

Set Maintenance >Network Client Mode

>Setting in the setup menu to On.

Network client mode is enabled, and the camcorder connects to the PWS-100RX1

Network RX Station.

Live streaming starts in response to PWS-

100RX1 Network RX Station operation.

For details about operation, refer to the instruction manual for the PWS-100RX1

Network RX Station.

You can assign Setting (On/Off) for Network

Client Mode to an assignable button. For

Functions to Assignable Switches” (page 106).

[Notes]

ˎ Changing to network client mode during normal

streaming (page 63) is not possible.

ˎ Normal streaming (page 63), monitoring, proxy

recording, and file transfer are not available after

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Using Wi-Fi Remote Control

You can access the Wi-Fi remote control built into the camcorder from a smartphone, tablet, or other device over a wireless LAN connection.

Using the Wi-Fi remote control allows you to operate the camcorder remotely. This allows you to start/stop recording or configure settings remotely, and is useful in applications where the camcorder is fixed in a remote location or mounted on a crane, for example.

Displaying the Wi-Fi Remote Control

using [Cam Remote Control] (page 67) from

the web menu.

[Notes]

ˎ To display the page for a smartphone, change “rm.

html” to “rms.html” in the URL. To display the page for a tablet, change “rm.html” to “rmt.html” in the URL. When

“rm.html” is entered, the page automatically switches for display on the corresponding device. However, the appropriate page may not be displayed, depending on

ˎ the device.

ˎ The Wi-Fi Remote screen may not match the camcorder settings under the following circumstances. If this occurs, reload the browser window.

– If the camcorder is restarted while connected

– If the camcorder is operated directly while connected

– If the device has been reconnected

– If the browser Forward/Back buttons have been used

ˎ The Wi-Fi remote control may not function if the wireless signal strength becomes weak.

The Wi-Fi Remote screen is automatically resized to match the screen size of the connected device.

Connect the camcorder to the Internet using

(page 101) in the setup menu) on the

Launch a browser on the device and enter

“http://<IP_address>/rm.html” in the URL bar, where “<IP_address>” is the IP address

(Maintenance >Network >IP Address (Wireless) in the setup menu) of the camcorder.

For example, if the IP address is 192.168.1.1, enter “http://192.168.1.1/rm.html” in the URL bar.

Enter the user name and password

(Maintenance >Basic Authentication

browser screen.

When connection is successful, the Wi-Fi

Remote screen appears on the device.

You use the Wi-Fi Remote screen to operate the camcorder.

You can disable the REC button operation by sliding the Lock knob to the right on the screen.

You can also display the Wi-Fi remote control

Wi-Fi Remote Screen (Smartphones)

Main screen

Playback screen

ˎ Status display

Iris, Focus, Zoom, S&Q FPS,

Shutter, White, Gamma, Auto

Iris, Gain, ATW, Color Bars, Auto

Black, Auto White

ˎ Status display

F Rev, Play/Pause, F Fwd, Prev,

Stop, Next

Cursor screen

Assign screen

ˎ Status indicators

ˎ status display

Up, Left, Set, Right, Down,

Cancel/Back, Menu, Status,

Thumbnail, Option (SHIFT +

SET)

ˎ Status display

Assignable buttons 0, 1, 3, 4, 5

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Wi-Fi Remote Screen (Tablets)

Main screen

Cursor screen

ˎ Status display

Up, Left, Set, Right, Down, Cancel/Back, Menu, Status,

Thumbnail, Option (SHIFT + SET)

Assign screen

ˎ Status display

Assignable buttons 0, 1, 3, 4, 5

ˎ Shooting settings

S&Q FPS, Shutter, White, Gamma, Auto Iris, Gain, ATW,

Color Bars, Auto Black, Auto White

Playback screen

ˎ Assignable buttons

Assignable buttons 0, 1, 3, 4, 5

ˎ Status display

F Rev, Play/Pause, F Fwd, Prev, Stop, Next

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Configuring from the Web Menu

The web menu of the camcorder appears when the camcorder is accessed from a browser on a device connected using a wireless LAN connection. Using the web menu, you can configure settings related to wireless functions, transfer files, and perform other actions.

Displaying the Web Menu

Connect the camcorder to the Internet using

Authentication (page 101) in the setup menu.

Launch a browser on the device and enter

“http://192.168.1.1:8080/index.html” in the URL bar.

The user name and password entry screen appears.

Enter a user name and password, then select

[OK].

For the user name and password for access authentication, see Maintenance >Basic

Info, Job List, and Cam Remote Control.

Settings

Used to configure the camcorder. This screen has the following items.

Item

Wireless

Module

>Streaming

Format

Wireless

Module

>Proxy

Format

Wireless LAN

>Station

Settings

Wireless LAN

>Status

Description See

Streaming format settings

Streaming Format

Settings(page 67)

Proxy format settings

Wireless LAN settings

Wireless LAN settings status

Wired LAN settings

LAN settings(page 69)

Wired LAN

Settings(page 69)

Wired LAN

>Wired LAN

Settings

Wired LAN

>Status

Upload

Settings

Wired LAN settings status

Transfer settings

Checking wired LAN settings(page 69)

Transfer (Upload)

Settings(page 69)

[Note]

Playback may not be supported, depending on the operating system of the terminal device used and the browser version. If this occurs, use “Content Browser

Mobile.”

ˎ Slot A: Media inserted into card slot A of the camcorder

ˎ Slot B: Media inserted into card slot B of the camcorder

Job List

Displays the Job List screen for managing file

transfers (page 70).

Cam Remote Control

Displays the Wi-Fi remote control screen

(page 65).

Streaming Format Settings

Setup Menu

Launch a browser on the device and enter

“http://<IP_address>/rm.html” in the URL bar, where “<IP_address>” is the IP address

(Maintenance >Network >IP Address in the setup menu) of the camcorder, to display the Media Info

>SD Card screen of the camcorder

Tapping in the top left of the web menu screen will display the configuration menus. Tap the item you want to configure.

The menu has the following items: Settings, Media

Media Info

Displays media information and is used to select files to transfer from media.

ˎ SD Card: Media inserted into the PROXY SD card slot of the camcorder

Double-clicking a file will start playback of the selected file.

You can configure the stream for monitoring by devices, and set the format and transmission destination of the stream for streaming via the

Internet or local network.

Video

ˎ AVC/H.264 Main Profile, 4:2:0 Long GOP

ˎ Size is selected in the following settings.

Audio

ˎ AAC-LC compression

ˎ Sampling frequency: 48 kHz

Monitoring Settings

You can set the format for monitoring by devices.

Item

Monitoring

Size

Monitoring

Frame Rate

Monitoring

Bit Rate

Description

Sets the video size and bit rate for monitoring.

Displays the video frame rate for monitoring.

Displays the video bit rate for monitoring.

Setting

480×270(1Mbps)/

480×270(0.5Mbps)

23.98fps/25fps/

29.97fps/50fps/

59.94fps

1Mbps(VBR)/

0.5Mbps(VBR)

[Notes]

ˎ The bit rate is an average value, so this value may be exceeded at times.

ˎ A video frame rate of 24 fps is not supported.

Size.

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Streaming settings

You can set the format and transmission destination for streaming. Up to three settings can be preset.

Item

On/Off

Description

Switches streaming transmission on/off.

Setting

On/Off

Preset

Type

Selects the preset from Preset 1 to

Preset 3. You can edit Preset by tapping Edit.

Selects the type of video for streaming.

Preset1/Preset2/

Preset3

MPEG-2 TS/UDP/

MPEG-2 TS/

RTP

Size

Bit Rate

Destination

Address

Sets the size of video for streaming.

When HD Auto is selected, the size is set to 1920×1080 or

1280×720, according to the setting of the recording format recorded on the

SxS memory card or the format of the clip to be played back.

Sets the bit rate of video for streaming.

The selectable bit rate varies depending on the

Size setting.

Enter the address of the transmission destination server for streaming data.

HD Auto/

1280×720/

640×360/

480×270

9Mbps/

6Mbps/

3Mbps/

2Mbps/

1Mbps/

0.5Mbps

Host name or IP address

Item

Destination

Port

Audio

Channel

Select

Description

Enter the port number of the transmission destination server used for streaming.

Selects the audio channels for the streaming output.

Setting

1 to 65535

Ch-1 & Ch-2/

Ch-3 & Ch-4

[Notes]

ˎ When Streaming is set to On, the monitoring function cannot be used.

ˎ Audio/video data is transmitted as-is via the Internet.

Accordingly, the data may potentially be exposed to other parties.

Always check that the transmission destination can receive the streaming data.

The data may be sent to an unintended party if the address or other settings are configured incorrectly.

ˎ Not all frames may be played, depending on the status of the network.

ˎ The picture quality may deteriorate in scenes with excessive motion.

ˎ Not all frames may be played when the stream is set to a large size with a small bit rate.

To reduce this, select a smaller size for the Size setting.

Proxy Format Settings

You can set the format of the proxy file that is recorded on the SD card of the camcorder.

Video

ˎ XAVC Proxy (AVC/H.264 Main Profile, 4:2:0 Long

GOP)

Item

Proxy File recording

>Size

Proxy File recording

>Frame

Rate

Proxy File recording

>Bit Rate

Proxy File recording

>Audio

Channel

Select

Description

Sets the video size and bit rate for proxy files.

Setting

1280×720(9Mbps)/

1280×720(6Mbps)/

640×360(3Mbps)/

480×270(1Mbps)/

480×270(0.5Mbps)

Displays the video frame rate for proxy files.

23.98fps/

25fps/

29.97fps/

50fps/

59.94fps

Displays the video bit rate for proxy files.

Sets the audio channel to record to proxy data.

9Mbps(VBR)/

6Mbps(VBR)/

3Mbps(VBR)/

1Mbps(VBR)/

0.5Mbps(VBR)

Ch-1 & Ch-2/

Ch-3 & Ch-4

[Notes]

ˎ The bit rate is an average value, so this value may be exceeded at times.

Audio

ˎ AAC-LC compression

ˎ Sampling frequency: 48 kHz

Wireless LAN Station Settings

Use this screen to make settings for connecting the camcorder to a wireless LAN.

Item

Host Name

SSID

Key

DHCP

IP Address

Subnet mask

Gateway

DNS Auto

Description

Name of the camcorder (can be modified)

Displays the SSID selected in

[Access Point].

Enter the password for the access point.

Enables/disables DHCP.

When set to [On], an IP address is automatically assigned to the camcorder.

To enter the camcorder IP address manually, set to [Off].

Enter the IP address of the camcorder. Enabled only when

DHCP is [Off].

Enter the subnet mask of the camcorder.

Enabled only when DHCP is

[Off].

Enter the gateway for the access point.

Enabled only when DHCP is

[Off].

Obtains DNS address automatically.

When set to On, the address of the DNS server is obtained automatically.

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Item

Primary DNS

Server

Secondary DNS

Server

Submit

Description

Enter the primary DNS server for the access point.

Enabled only when DHCP is

[Off].

Enter the secondary DNS server for the access point.

Enabled only when DHCP is

[Off].

Applies the wireless LAN settings.

Connecting to an access point in station mode without using WPS

Connect the camcorder and device using

access point mode (page 57).

Configure settings on the Station Settings screen.

Configure settings to match the settings of the access point connection.

For details about access point settings, refer to the instruction manual for the access point.

Tap [Submit].

The specified settings are applied.

Select Maintenance >Network >Wireless

Network in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Wi-Fi Station], then press the knob.

This step connects the camcorder to the access point in station mode. Proceed to step

in “Connecting to an access point using WPS”

(page 58) to access the camcorder from the

device.

Checking wireless LAN settings

Use the Wireless LAN >Status tab to monitor the wireless LAN status.

The displayed settings will vary depending on the wireless LAN mode of the camcorder.

Access point mode

Station mode

Wired LAN Settings

Use this screen to make settings for connecting the camcorder to a wired LAN.

Item

DHCP

IP Address

Subnet mask

Gateway

DNS Auto

Primary DNS

Server

Secondary DNS

Server

Web/Cam

Remote

Submit

Description

Enables/disables DHCP.

When set to [On], an IP address is automatically assigned to the camcorder.

To enter the camcorder IP address manually, set to [Off].

Enter the IP address of the camcorder.

Enabled when DHCP is [Off].

Enter the subnet mask of the camcorder. Enabled when

DHCP is [Off].

Enter the gateway for the access point.

Enabled when DHCP is [Off].

Obtains DNS address automatically.

When set to On, the address of the DNS server is obtained automatically.

Enter the primary DNS server of the router.

Enabled when DNS Auto is [Off].

Enter the secondary DNS server of the router.

Enabled when DHCP is [Off].

Enables/disables access to the camcorder web menu and Wi-Fi remote control.

When set to On, access is permitted.

Sets the wired LAN settings.

[Note]

To prevent unauthorized access from the Internet, it is recommended that Web/Cam Remote be set to On only when the wired LAN network is not connected to the

Internet. When connecting to the Internet, check that the network connection is a secure network before use.

Checking wired LAN settings

Use the Wired LAN >Status tab to monitor the wired LAN status.

Transfer (Upload) Settings

You can register and set servers for transferring proxy files or original files recorded on the camcorder.

Auto transfer ON/OFF

If [Auto upload] is [On] and an Internet connection exists, proxy files are automatically transferred to the default server specified on the Upload Settings tab when recording ends.

The default server is set to “Sony Ci” by factory default.

“Sony Ci” is the Media Cloud Services provided by

Sony. You can transfer files to the “Sony Ci” cloud service.

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[Notes]

ˎ A subscription is required in order to use the “Sony Ci” cloud service. For details, visit www.SonyMCS.com/ wireless.

ˎ The name of the transfer destination folder is specified in

[Destination Directory]. If not specified, a folder name with

the current date is used. To change the setting, see “To change registered server settings” (page 70).

Use the following procedure to register with “Sony

Ci.”

Check that “Sony Ci” is displayed on the

[Upload Settings] tab, then click [Edit].

The “Sony Ci” setup screen appears.

Enter a user name and password.

For details, visit www.SonyMCS.com/wireless.

Tap [Link].

A completion message appears after a short while.

[Link] associates the user with the camcorder.

An Internet connection is required to execute

[Link].

Tap [OK].

After registering with “Sony Ci,” [Unlink] appears on the Settings screen. Tapping

[Unlink] releases the user account to enable other user accounts to link with the camcorder.

To register a new destination server

Tap [Create New] to display a configuration screen.

After specifying settings, tap [OK] to apply the settings. Tapping [Cancel] discards the settings.

Item

Default Server

Display Name

Service

Host Name

Description

Set to [On] to set the default file destination server.

(Displayed at the top of the server list for file transfers.)

Enter the name of the server to display in the list.

Displays the type of server.

FTP: FTP server

Enter the address of the server.

User

Password

PASV Mode

Destination

To change registered server settings

Select the server whose settings you want to change on the Upload Settings screen, then tap [Edit]. Change the setting on the displayed configuration screen.

For details about items, see To register a new destination server.

Deleting a registered server

Select the server you want to delete on the Upload

Settings screen, then tap [Delete]. A confirmation message appears. Tap [OK] to delete the server and return to the previous screen.

To stop/restart file transfer or delete a file from the transfer list

Select a file.

Tap on the top right of the screen.

Select a menu item.

ˎ Abort selected: Stop file transfer.

ˎ transfer list.

ˎ Start selected: Start file transfer.

ˎ Clear completed: Delete all files that have been transferred from the list.

Monitoring File Transfers (Job List)

You can monitor file transfer status, manage files in the transfer file list, and start/stop file transfers.

The camcorder supports the FTP resume function

(for continuing file transfer if transfer stops).

Item

Total

Description

Progress status of the transfer of all files

Status

Remain time

Progress status of the file being transferred

Predicted remaining transfer time

Transfer data rate Transfer rate

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5. Network Configuration

Supported Network Functions and Operating Limitations

Network Functions and Network Connection Settings

The supported network functions and corresponding network connection settings (Maintenance

>Network >Wireless Network and Wired LAN settings) are shown below.

To enable the network functions, set Maintenance >Network >Setting in the setup menu to On.

Network function Maintenance >Network>Wireless Network in the setup menu

Wi-Fi Access Point Wi-Fi Station Modem Off

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Maintenance >Network

>Wired LAN in the setup menu

Enable Disable

Yes Yes Proxy recording 1)

(page 51)

Proxy playback

(page 67)

File transfer

(page 62)

Streaming transmission

(page 63)

Monitoring

(page 67)

Network client mode

(page 64)

Camcorder remote control

(page 65)

Yes

1) Proxy recording is enabled when Operation >Proxy Recording Mode> Setting in the setup menu is set to On.

2) Supports camcorder and network-connected device functions.

Limitations on Simultaneous Use of Network Functions

The following limitations apply to the simultaneous use of network functions.

Wireless LAN connection

None

USB wireless LAN module

3G/4G/LTE USB modem

None

USB wireless LAN module

Wired LAN connection

Disabled

Enabled

Operation

Network function stopped

USB wireless LAN module operating

3G/4G/LTE USB modem operating

Wired LAN operating

USB wireless LAN module and wired LAN operating

1) Streaming and file transfer operate using wired LAN. The USB wireless LAN module is reserved for Wi-Fi remote control operation.

[Note]

Wired LAN connection is not possible when the USB extension adaptor of the CBK-NA1R Ethernet Adaptor, supplied with the

CBK-NA1 (option), is attached to the USB wireless LAN module on the camcorder.

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Clip Operations on the Thumbnail Screen

Thumbnail Screen

Cursor

(yellow)

1 2 3 4 5

OK S

6 7 8

The thumbnail screen appears if you press the

THUMBNAIL button in E-E or playback mode.

Thumbnail screens display lists of the index pictures of clips stored on SxS memory cards as thumbnails. (A message appears if you insert a memory card that contains no clips.)

You can select any clip (page 73) on the

thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip

(page 73).

You can also add a clip flag to any clip on the thumbnail screen to filter clips according to the flags. You can also switch to the Essence Mark thumbnail screen from the thumbnail screen and add essence marks (for example, shot marks) to any frame in the clip.

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To hide the thumbnail screen, press the

THUMBNAIL button.

Thumbnail (index picture)

When a clip is recorded, its first frame is automatically displayed as the index picture.

You can change the index picture to any frame

ˎ Clips with an playback disabled icon (page 72)

Selected media icon/media status

A mark is displayed if the media is protected.

If two SxS memory cards are inserted in the camcorder, you can switch between them using the SLOT SELECT button.

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[Note]

You cannot switch between SxS memory cards while the

Essence Mark thumbnail screen is displayed.

Clip number / total number of clips

Battery / Voltage status

Playback disabled indicator

Clip status

Displays the clips status using an icon.

Icon

S, OK, NG, KP icons

Lock icon

Meaning

Essence mark or clip flag attached to a clip

Clip is locked (protected)

Clip select checkbox

Place a check mark in the checkbox to select a clip

(thumbnail).

Thumbnail information

Displays thumbnail information. The displayed information varies according to the Customize

View setting (page 77).

Clip name / title

Displays the name or title of the selected clip.

10.

Recording video format

11.

Special recording information

Displays the recording mode if the clip was recorded using a special recording mode (Slow &

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Quick Motion).

For Slow & Quick Motion clips, the [Recording frame rate/Playback frame rate] are displayed on the right.

12.

Clip duration

13.

Creation date

Selecting Clips

To select a clip thumbnail, do one of the following to move the yellow cursor to the thumbnail that you want to select.

ˎ Press the , , ,  buttons.

ˎ Turn the MENU knob.

Selecting the First Thumbnail

Press and hold the F REV button, and press the

PREV button.

Selecting the Last Thumbnail

Press and hold the F FWD button, and press the

NEXT button.

Playing Clips Sequentially Starting from the Selected Clip

Select the thumbnail of the clip that you want to play first.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

Playback begins from the start of the selected clip.

It plays all clips sequentially starting from the selected clip.

After the last clip has been played, the camcorder enters pause (still image) mode at the last frame of the last clip.

Press the THUMBNAIL button to return to the thumbnail screen.

[Notes]

ˎ Not all clips may be played back sequentially if the clips on the SxS memory cards were recorded with a mixture of different recording formats.

displayed on the thumbnail screen are not played. The corresponding clips are skipped and sequential playback continues.

ˎ There may be momentary picture breakup or still image display at the boundary between clips. During this time, the play controls and the THUMBNAIL button cannot be operated.

ˎ When you select a clip in the thumbnail screen and begin playback, there may be momentary picture breakup at the start of the clip. To view the start of the clip without breakup, put the camcorder into playback mode, pause, use the PREV button to return to the start of the clip, and start play again.

Playing at High Speed

Press the F FWD button (page 8) or the F REV

button (page 7).

To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/

PAUSE button.

Returning to the Start of the Current

Clip

Press the PREV button.

ˎ start of the current clip and starts playback.

ˎ During F REV or pause, this jumps to the start of the current clip and displays a still image.

ˎ Each subsequent press of the button moves to the previous clip.

Playing from the Start of the First Clip

Simultaneously press the PREV and F REV buttons.

This jumps to the start of the first clip on the SxS memory card.

Jumping to the Start of the Next Clip

Pausing Playback

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

The PLAY/PAUSE indicator flashes while play is paused.

Press the button again to return to play mode.

Press the NEXT button.

ˎ During playback or F FWD, this jumps to the start of the next clip and starts playback.

ˎ During F REV or pause, this jumps to the start of the next clip and displays a still image.

ˎ Each subsequent press of the button moves to the next clip.

Jumping to the Last Clip

Simultaneously press the F FWD and NEXT buttons. This jumps to the last frame of the last clip recorded on the SxS memory card.

Adding a Shot Mark during Playback

You can add shot marks to clips during playback by using the same method used during recording

(page 47).

[Notes]

ˎ Shot marks cannot be recorded when the SxS memory card is write protected.

ˎ Shot marks cannot be added to the first frame of each clip or the last frame of the last clip.

Stopping Playback

Press the STOP button: Playback stops, and the camcorder enters E-E mode.

Press the THUMBNAIL button: Playback stops and

the thumbnail screen (page 72) appears in

the viewfinder.

Play also stops if you eject the memory card. In this case, the camera picture appears in the viewfinder.

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Basic Thumbnail Menu Operations

The Thumbnail menu is used to protect/delete clips, check properties, add/delete clip flags and essence marks to frames in a clip, and other tasks.

Press the THUMBNAIL button.

The thumbnail screen appears.

Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON, or press the MENU button.

The menu screen appears.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Thumbnail], then press the knob.

You can also press the  or  button to select

[Thumbnail], and press the SET button.

To hide the Thumbnail menu, press the MENU button again.

To select a menu item/sub-item, do one of the following.

ˎ Turn the MENU knob to select an item or subitem, then press the knob.

ˎ Press the arrow buttons (, , , ) to select an item or sub-item, then press the SET button.

A selection list or a clip properties screen appears

(page 75) according to the selected item or

sub-item.

To return to the previous screen, push the MENU

CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE position.

[Notes]

ˎ When an SxS memory card is write protected, it is not possible to copy, delete, change index pictures, or add and delete clip flags marks and shot marks.

ˎ Some items cannot be selected, depending on the state when the menu was displayed.

For details about the thumbnail screen structure,

see “Thumbnail Menu” (page 77).

Protecting Clips

You can protect a specified clip or all clips to protect the clips from being deleted.

is added to the thumbnails of protected clips.

Clips can be protected on the thumbnail screen or

the filtered clip thumbnail screen (page 76).

Protecting a specific clip

Select Thumbnail >Lock/Unlock Clip >Select

Clip in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

The clip selection screen appears.

Turn the MENU knob to select a clip to protect, then press the knob.

A check mark is attached to the selected clip.

Simultaneously press the SET button and SHIFT button.

A confirmation screen appears.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

The clip is protected, and a completion message appears.

Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

Protecting all clips

Select Thumbnail >Lock/Unlock Clip >Lock All

Clips in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

A confirmation screen appears.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

All clips are protected, and a completion message appears.

Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

Unlocking all clips

Select Thumbnail >Lock/Unlock Clip >Unlock

All Clips in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

A confirmation screen appears.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

All clips are unlocked, and a completion message appears.

Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

Copying Clips

You can copy clips to another SxS memory card.

Clips are copied to destination SxS memory cards using the same names as the original clips.

[Notes]

ˎ If a clip with the same name already exists at the copy destination SxS memory card, a one-digit number in parentheses is added to the original name.

The number in parentheses is the smallest number that does not exist at the copy destination.

Example:

ABCD0002ABCD0002(1)

ABCD0002(1)ABCD0002(2)

ABCD0005(3)ABCD0005(4)

ˎ If the parenthetical numbers (1) to (999) already exist at the copy destination, because a clip has been copied more than 1000 times, it is not possible to copy any more clips under that name.

ˎ A message appears if there is not enough free space on the copy destination SxS memory card.

Exchange the card for one with more free space.

ˎ When multiple clips are recorded on the source

SxS memory card, it may not be possible to copy all clips even when the source and destination memory cards have the same capacity, depending on the memory characteristics and usage of the memory cards.

Copying a specific clip

Select Thumbnail >Copy Clip >Select Clip in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

The clip selection screen appears.

Turn the MENU knob to select a clip to copy, then press the knob.

A check mark is attached to the selected clip.

Simultaneously press the SET button and SHIFT button.

A confirmation screen appears.

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Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

The clip is copied, and a completion message appears.

Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

Copying all clips

You can copy all clips stored on the same SxS memory card at the same time to another SxS memory card.

Select Thumbnail >Copy Clip >All Clips in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

A confirmation screen appears.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

All clips are copied, and a completion message appears.

Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

Deleting Clips

You can delete clips from SxS memory cards. Clips can be deleted on the thumbnail screen or the

filtered clip thumbnail screen (page 76).

Select Thumbnail >Delete Clip >Select Clip in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

The clip selection screen appears.

Turn the MENU knob to select a clip to delete, then press the knob.

A check mark is attached to the selected clip.

Simultaneously press the SET button and SHIFT button.

A confirmation screen appears.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

The clip is deleted, and a completion message appears.

Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

The clips below the deleted clip on the thumbnail screen move up one position.

Deleting all clips

You can delete all clips stored on the same SxS memory card at the same time.

[Notes]

ˎ Deleted clips cannot be restored.

ˎ If the media or clip is protected, this function is disabled.

Select Thumbnail >Delete Clip >All Clips in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

A confirmation screen appears.

Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob.

All clips are deleted, and a completion message appears.

Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message.

Displaying Clip Properties

The clip properties screen for the selected clip appears when you select Thumbnail >Display Clip

Properties in the setup menu.

OK S

Current clip image

Displays the index picture and status of the selected clip.

Timecode display

TC Index: Timecode of the displayed image

Start: Timecode of the recording start point

End: Timecode of the recording end point

Duration: Duration between start and end points

Creation date and modified date

Clip name

Recording format

Video Codec: Video codec

Size: Picture size

FPS: Frame rate

Audio Codec: Audio codec

Ch/Bit: Audio recording channel/Number of bits for audio recording

Special recording information

Recording device name

To hide the clip properties screen, do one of the following.

Press the RESET/RETURN button: Returns to the

Thumbnail menu screen.

Press the THUMBNAIL button: Sets the camcorder to E-E mode and displays the camera picture.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button: Starts playback of the selected clip.

Adding Clip Flags to Clips

You can add clip flags (OK, NG or KP marks) to clips to filter the display of clips based on the clip flags.

You can perform this operation on the thumbnail screen or the filtered clip thumbnail screen

Select the thumbnail for the clip to which you want to add the clip flag, then select

Thumbnail >Set Clip Flag in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select a clip flag, then press the knob.

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Setting

Add OK

Add NG

Add KEEP

Added clip flag

The clip flag is added to the thumbnail of the selected clip.

You can also use an assignable switch assigned with the clip flag function to add clip flags

MARK button (page 9) or use the following

Deleting a Clip Flag

Select the thumbnail for the clip from which you want to delete a clip flag, then select

Thumbnail >Set Clip Flag >Delete Clip Flag in the setup menu.

The clip flag is deleted.

Filtering the Clips Displayed using the

Filtered Clip Screen

Select Thumbnail >Filter Clips in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select a clip flag used to filter clips, then press the knob.

Setting

KEEP

None

Filter clip flag

(Clips are not filtered)

The clip screen appears showing the clips filtered by the selected clip flag. This screen is referred to as the filtered clip screen.

Adding/Deleting Essence Marks on

Clips

You can add (and delete) essence marks (shot marks, recording start marks) to any frame in a clip.

You add/delete essence marks on the essence mark thumbnail screen.

Adding a shot mark

Select Thumbnail > Thumbnail View > Essence

Mark Thumbnail in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select [All], and then press the knob.

Select the thumbnail for the frame to which you want to add the essence mark on the essence mark thumbnail screen, then select

Thumbnail >Set Shot Mark in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select one of the following, then press the knob.

Setting

Add Shot Mark1

Add Shot Mark2

Operation

Adds Shot Mark 1

Adds Shot Mark 2

The shot mark is added to the selected frame.

Deleting a shot mark

Select Thumbnail > Thumbnail View > Essence

Mark Thumbnail in the setup menu.

Select the type of shot mark to delete.

Select the thumbnail for the frame from which you want to delete a shot mark on the essence mark thumbnail screen, then select Thumbnail

>Set Shot Mark in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select one of the following, then press the knob.

Setting Operation

Delete Shot Mark1 Deletes Shot Mark 1

Delete Shot Mark2 Deletes Shot Mark 2

The shot mark is deleted from the selected frame.

Filtering Clips (Frames) using the

Essence Mark Thumbnail Screen

The essence mark thumbnail screen displays only those frames in a clip where an essence mark has been recorded in thumbnail view. Display the thumbnail screen, then either press the ESSENCE

procedure to display the essence mark thumbnail screen.

Select Thumbnail >Thumbnail View >Essence

Mark Thumbnail in the setup menu.

Turn the MENU knob to select an essence mark used to filter frames, then press the knob.

Setting

All

Rec Start

Description

All frames with added essence marks

Frames with a recording start mark and the first frame of clips that do not have a recording start mark

Setting

Shot Mark0 to

Shot Mark9

Description

Frames with each shot mark

The essence mark thumbnail screen appears filtered by the selected essence mark.

If a clip is recorded using planning metadata that defines names for shot mark 0 to shot mark 9, the selection options in the list are displayed by the defined names.

Changing the Index Picture of a Clip

You can set the frame selected on the essence mark thumbnail screen as the index picture for the clip.

Select the thumbnail of the frame you want to set as the index picture for the clip, then select

Thumbnail >Set Index Picture in the setup menu.

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Thumbnail Menu

Default values are shown in bold.

Item

Display Clip Properties

Sub-item setting

–

Set Index Picture

Thumbnail View

Changes the thumbnail screen displayed.

Set Shot Mark

Adds/deletes shot marks.

Description

Displays clip properties (page 75).

–

Essence Mark Thumbnail

All/Rec Start/Shot Mark1/Shot

Mark2/Shot Mark3/Shot Mark4/

Shot Mark5/Shot Mark6/Shot

Mark7/Shot Mark8/Shot Mark9/

Shot Mark0

Clip Thumbnail

Add Shot Mark1

Sets/changes the index picture of a clip

with clips filtered by essence mark (page 76).

Displays the essence mark thumbnail screen

Displays the thumbnail screen (clip thumbnail

screen) (page 72).

Adds Shot Mark 1 to a frame (page 76).

Delete Shot Mark1

Deletes Shot Mark 1 (page 76).

Set Clip Flag

Adds/deletes clip flags.

Lock/Unlock Clip

Protects/unlocks a clip.

Copy Clip

Copies clips.

Delete Clip

Deletes clips.

Add Shot Mark2

Delete Shot Mark2

Add OK

Add NG

Add KEEP

Delete Clip Flag

Select Clip

Lock All Clips

Unlock All Clips

Select Clip

All Clips

Select Clip

All Clips

Adds Shot Mark 2 to a frame (page 76).

Deletes Shot Mark 2 (page 76).

Adds an OK flag to a clip (page 75).

Adds an NG flag to a clip (page 75).

Adds a KP (Keep) flag to a clip (page 75).

Deletes a clip flag (page 76).

Selects the clip to protect (page 74).

Protects all clips on the media (page 74).

Unlocks all clips on the media (page 74).

Selects the clip to copy (page 74).

Copies all clips on the media (page 75).

Selects the clip to delete (page 75).

Deletes all clips on the media (page 75).

Item

Filter Clips

Filters the display of clips by clip flag.

Sub-item setting

Customize View

KEEP

None

Thumbnail Caption

Date Time/

Time Code

Duration/Sequential

Number

Description

Filters the display of clips by OK flags

Filters the display of clips by NG flags

Filters the display of clips by KP (Keep) flags