Chapter 1 Overview. Sony PDW-F335 K, PDW-F335L, PDW-F335 L
Below you will find brief information for camcorder PDW-F335L, camcorder PDW-F335K. The PDW-F335L and PDW-F335K models are the latest in Sony's line of professional camcorders. These camcorders offer high-quality video recording and playback and feature a variety of useful shooting functions. The unit is equipped with three 1/2-inch HD CCDs and a Professional Disc drive, which can record up to 190 minutes of video in SP mode. The PDW-F335L and PDW-F335K models are also equipped with a variety of features to help you capture stunning footage, including a slow shutter function, a time lapse function, and a variety of recording formats.
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Overview
Chapter
1
Product Configurations
The PDW-F335 Professional Disc Camcorder series includes the models PDW-F335L and PDW-F335K, with different product configurations. The components and
PDW-F335K
accessories supplied of these models are as shown in the following figure.
VCL-719BXS
Auto Focus Lens
PDW-F335L
DXF-20W Viewfinder
PDW-F335 Camcorder
Stereo Microphone
VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor a)
Shoulder strap
Test chart for flange focal length adjustment
• Lens mount cap
• PFD23A Professional Disc
• XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM b)
• Operating Instructions
(English version and CD-ROM manual)
• Warranty Booklet a) Use a tripod adaptor with a suffix of “-E” or later on the model name.
For more details, see
“Mounting on a Tripod” (page 42)
b) The XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM contains the PDZ-1Proxy
Browsing Software, PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer, and PDZK-P1
XDCAM Transfer.
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Product Configurations
Features
The PDW-F335 is an XDCAM
1)
HD
2)
camcorder integrating an HD video camera using three HD CCDs of the
1
/
2
-inch type with a total effective pixel count of 1.56 million, and a Professional Disc
1)
drive.
This unit provides a range of useful shooting functions for video production, and allows shooting and recording in both progressive scan and interlace scan modes with an
HD image having 1080 effective scan lines. Since it also supports SD
3)
DVCAM recording, it can be used through a transition from SD to HD production.
The use of Professional Disc adds high reliability to recording and playback, and the unit also includes many playback and editing functions exploiting the possibilities of random access.
1) XDCAM and “Professional Disc” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
2) HD: High Definition
3) SD: Standard Definition
Camera Features
1
/
2
-inch HD CCD
The use of three interline transfer CCD with an effective pixel count of approximately 1.56 million (1440 ×1080) enables high sensitivity, high picture quality, and high fineness video shooting.
Camera signal processing for high quality video
A specially-developed ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) for signal processing provides the following functions.
• A 12-bit A/D converter ensures recording of pictures stable at high quality.
• Both progressive and interlace scan modes are supported.
• You can select from five HD shooting/recording modes:
23.98P
1)
, 25P, 29.97P
2)
, 50i, and 59.94i
3)
, for ideal support of various applications including digital cinema production, program production, and event video production.
• For recording and playback in the DVCAM format (SD), the aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) and standard broadcasting system (NTSC/PAL) can be freely selected. Further, when NTSC is selected, video shot at 23.98P can also be subjected to 2-3 pulldown and recorded. (The recording format is then 59.94i.)
1) In this system, shown as 23.9P or 23.98P.
2) In this system, shown as 30P.
3) In this system, shown as 60I.
Shooting functions provide various effects
This unit is equipped with many of the functions provided in a film camera, allowing the operator creative control through a variety of techniques.
Slow shutter function
A maximum of 64 frames can be accumulated using the slow shutter function. In low light levels this allows clear and noiseless video to be shot, and provides a fantasy video effect with ghost images.
Time lapse function (interval recording)
Using this function slow-moving subjects can be shot with the movement compressed in time. This is convenient for many applications, such as monitoring plant growth, or the progress of a construction site.
Shooting functions to cope with different shooting conditions
• The ATW
1)
and auto iris functions allow shooting with automated adjustment of the white balance and intenstity levels to cope with varying ambient lighting conditions.
• By switching among the four levels (including CLEAR) of neutral density (ND) filter, it is possible to compensate for lighting conditions, and control the depth of field.
• When shooting in daylight or other high color temperature illumination, pressing the 5600K button instantly switches the color temperature setting to
5600K
2)
.
• With the GAIN switch, you can adjust the gain of the video amplifier according to the lighting conditions when shooting. You can vary the setting in the GAIN switch positions (H/M/L) to any values in the range –3 dB to +48 dB.
1) Auto Tracing White balance
2) Only when the WHITE BAL switch is in the PRST position
Saving and recalling settings on a
“Memory Stick”
Using a “Memory Stick”
1)
(supplied separately), you can save menu settings adjusted to particular shooting conditions, and then recall those settings as required.
1) “Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Features of the Optical Disc Drive
(VDR)
Support for HD/SD recording and playback formats
For HD video recording format, MPEG-2 MP@HL compression is used, and the image quality (bit rate) and recording time
1)
can be selected according to the shooting
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application. Recording in the DVCAM format is also supported. The audio is recorded as four channels or two channels
2)
, uncompressed.
1) The recording mode can be selected from the three modes: HQ (High
Quality), SP (Standard Play) and LP (Long Play).
2) DVCAM recording is available for four channels only.
Proxy AV data recording
Proxy AV data is low resolution data using MPEG-4
(video 1.5 Mbps, audio 64 kbps per channel). With this unit, when recording HD or SD high resolution data, low resolution Proxy AV data is automatically generated at the same time, and recorded.
Since Proxy AV data is compact, it can be transferred to a computer or network at high speed, enormously reducing the storage capacity required for recording. Exploiting this allows a laptop computer to be used for editing
1)
, allows content management on an inexpensive and compact server, and makes many other applications easy to implement.
1) Using the supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software, a simple EDL (edit decision list) can be created.
Saving general-purpose files
The Professional Disc has an area of approximately 500
MB provided for storing general-purpose computer files.
Long recording times
When dual-layer Professional Discs are used, this unit can record about 190 minutes in SP mode and about 185 minutes in DVCAM mode.
Recording and playback in clip units
A clip is created each time recording is started and stopped.
• Recording always writes to an empty area of the disc.
Therefore, even if playback is carried out between shooting sessions, there is no danger of the next shot inadvertently overwriting previous material. During playback, the next recorded can always be started immediately.
• Since unwanted clips can be deleted on this unit immediately after they are recorded, the disc capacity can be used effectively.
It is also possible to keep recording to the same clip even when recording stops and starts again. (In this manual, this feature is called the “Clip Continuous Rec” function.)
The Clip Continuous Rec function can be turned on and off from the menu system.
For details, see “Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec
Convenient playback and search functions exploiting the disc characteristics
Thumbnail search
Pressing the THUMBNAIL button on this unit displays a representative image for each clip as a thumbnail on the
LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor, in the viewfinder, and on the external video monitor.
Selecting a thumbnail with the cursor and pressing the
PLAY/PAUSE button allows any clip to be checked easily.
Essence mark search
During or after movie recording, an essence mark can be recorded on any scene. A list of frames with an essence mark recorded can be displayed on the LCD monitor, in the viewfinder, and on the external video monitor. Essence marks can also be added after recording using the supplied
PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software.
Expand function
The expand function allows you to divide a selected clip into 12 blocks, and to display thumbnails of the first frame in each block in the thumbnail list. You can also divide the segment between a selected essence mark and the next essence mark in the same way. The expansion can be repeated up to three times to display a total of 1728 thumbnails. This function allows you to quickly review the selected clip or segment and to search efficiently for a target scene.
Scene selection
You can select clips on the disc to create a clip list. The clips in this list can be played back in any order. A single disc can hold up to 99 clip lists.
Audio recording functions
Audio is recorded as uncompressed data with 16-bit quantization, and a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
Depending on shooting requirements and recording time, either two or four audio channels can be selected. (Only four channels for DVCAM recording.)
• The unit is equipped with a stereo front microphone.
• There are two AUDIO IN connectors (XLR, 3-pin) on the rear of the unit, which can be used for line and microphone input.
• The CA-WR855 Camera Adaptor (supplied separately) can be used to install the WRR-855 series slot-in type
UHF synthesized tuner (supplied separately) without using any connecting cable.
• The audio signals to be recorded on the disc can be freely selected from the audio inputs to the stereo microphone,
AUDIO IN connectors and the UHF synthesized tuner, and assigned to any desired audio channel.
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Features
Input/Output Features
Equipped with an i.LINK connector
The i.LINK connector on this unit supports the following two functions.
DV stream output (AV/C
1)
mode connection):
A DV stream can be output from the i.LINK connector on this unit, and recorded on a DV recorder or nonlinear editor supporting DV. For recording and playback in
MPEG HD format, a down-converted DV stream can be output.
File access from a computer (FAM
2)
connection):
An
FAM connection between this unit and a computer allows the video, audio, and metadata information on the disc to be read and written as files. (The data can be written and read as normal files on a computer.)
With this function, a nonlinear editing device connected to this unit can be used for direct HD video editing or simple Proxy AV data editing, enabling a more efficient workflow.
1) Audio/Video Control
2) File Access Mode
Other signal input/output connectors
HD/SD analog component output connector
During HD video recording and playback, either an HD signal or down-converted SD signal can be output. (The output signal selection is carried out in a menu.)
Composite video output connector
50i/25P video is output as a PAL signal, 60i/30P video is output as an NTSC signal, and 23.98P video is output as an
NTSC signal which has undergone 2-3 pulldown processing.
Timecode input/output connectors
The unit is provided with a single input/output connector
(controlled by a switch).
GENLOCK connector
The SD or HD reference signal can be input to apply a genlock to the camera.
Video light connector
There is an interface connector for a maximum 50 W video light, and a control switch. Depending on the switch setting, the light can be turned on and off as recording starts and stops.
Remote control connector
Connect the RM-B150/B750 remote control unit (supplied separately) or other remote commander, to allow remote operation of the shooting functions of this unit.
Audio output connectors
The unit is provided with phono jacks, allowing stereo output.
Earphone jack (monaural/stereo)
Audio channels to be monitored can be selected with the
MONITOR switch on the side of the unit. Switch between monaural and stereo using the menus.
Other Features
User-friendly interface functions
ASSIGN (assignable) switches
The unit is provided with four ASSIGN switches; two on the front and the others on the top of the grip. You can assign various functions to these switches. By assigning frequently used functions to the switches, you can call up the desired functions instantly, for example during shooting operations. The functions that can be assigned are as follows.
• Lens zoom control (telephoto/wide-angle)
• Easy focus function
• Turbo gain function
3.5-inch color LCD monitor
The LCD monitor on the side of the unit can be switched to show the following images and data.
• Status information, including audio level meters for four channels and timecode
• List of thumbnails of the video recorded on the
Professional Disc
• A playback image of the video recorded on the
Professional Disc
• The camera image
Notes
• The image in the LCD monitor has about 4% cropped from each of the four edges of the actually captured video image. For accurate framing, always use the viewfinder.
• When the area of use is set to “PAL AREA” (frame frequency 50i or 25P), the image in the LCD monitor may be reduced in quality, with jaggies on diagonal lines, but this is not a malfunction.
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Location and Function of Parts
Front
1 Lens mount securing rubber
2
Lens mount cap
3 LENS connector
4
AUTO W/B BAL switch
5
REC button
6
Auto focus ranging sensor
7
VF connector
8
Lens mount
9
FILTER selector
0 ZEBRA button qa ASSIGN switches qs
Lens locking lever qd
MENU knob qf
SHUTTER switch qg
AUDIO LEVEL knob a
Lens mount securing rubber
After locking the lens in position using the lens locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the two projections.
This fixes the lens mount, preventing it from coming loose.
b
Lens mount cap
Remove by pushing up the lens locking lever
. When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for
protection from dust.
c
LENS connector (12-pin)
Connect a lens cable if you are using a
2
/
3
-inch lens or a cable-type
1
/
2
-inch lens. This connector is not used for a
1
/
2
-inch lens which is connected by a hot shoe inside the lens mount.
Consult your Sony dealer when you are using a lens other than VCL-719BXS (supplied with the PDW-F335K).
Note
When mounting or removing the lens on this unit, power off this unit first.
d
AUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/black balance adjustment) switch
Activates the automatic white/black balance adjustment functions.
WHT:
Adjusts the white balance automatically. If the
WHITE BAL switch
is set to A or B, the white balance setting is stored in the corresponding memory. If the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST, the automatic white balance adjustment function does not operate.
BLK:
Adjusts the black set and black balance automatically.
e
REC (recording start) button
Press to start recording. Press it again to stop recording.
The effect is the same as that of the REC button on the supplied lens. When the REC SWITCH function is assigned to an ASSIGN switch on the ASSIGNABLE page of the OPERATION menu, you can use the switch as the
REC button.
f
Auto focus ranging sensor
When an VCL-719BXS (supplied with the PDW-F335K) auto focus lens is mounted, this measures the distance to the subject, and automatically focuses the lens.
This sensor is provided as an auxiliary function for improving the automatic focusing speed. Even if this sensor is blocked, the focusing precision will not be affected.
g
VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)
Connect the supplied viewfinder.
h
Lens mount (special bayonet mount)
Attach the lens.
i
FILTER selector
Selects from the four neutral density (ND) filters built into this unit.
3
4
1
2
Position number
ND filter
CLEAR
1
/
4
ND (attenuates light to approximately
1
/
4
)
1
/
16
ND (attenuates light to approximately
1
/
16
)
1/64
ND (attenuates light to approximately
1
/
64
)
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Location and Function of Parts
Normally set this to 1 (CLEAR).
For shooting with the lens iris wide open for reduced depth of field, or when the subject is too brightly lit and the auto iris function does not operate correctly, select an appropriate position.
When this selector is used with the menu item for filter selection display set to ON
, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds.
You can change a MAINTENANCE menu setting so that different white balance settings can be stored for different
FILTER selector positions. This allows you to automatically obtain optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions in linkage with the filter selection.
For details, see “To adjust the white balance” (page 57).
j
ZEBRA button
Press to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the viewfinder screen.
The zebra pattern is factory set to indicate picture areas where the video level is approximately 70%. However, on the VF SETTING page of the OPERATION menu, you can change the setting so that areas where the video level is 100% and above are also indicated at the same time. In addition, you can also change the video level for displaying the zebra pattern in the range from 30% to
107%.
For details, see “Setting the Viewfinder Screen Display” on page 139.
k
ASSIGN switches
You can assign the desired functions to each of the EZ
MODE 1 and ASSIGN 2 switches on the ASSIGNABLE page of the OPERATION menu.
The following functions are factory preset to the switches.
Switch
ASSIGN 1/
EZ MODE
ASSIGN 2
Function
EZ MODE (EZ mode ON/OFF)
No assignment (equivalent to an OFF selection in the function assignment menu)
For details, see “Assigning Functions to ASSIGN
l
Lens locking lever
After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate the lens mount ring with this lever to lock the lens in position.
After locking the lens, be sure to use the lens mount securing rubber to prevent the lens from becoming detached.
m
MENU knob
Changes the page selection or a setting within the menu.
For details about how to use the MENU knob, see “Basic
n
SHUTTER switch
Set to ON to use the electronic shutter. Flick to SEL to switch the shutter speed or shutter mode setting within the range previously set with the menu. When this switch is operated, the new setting appears on the setting change/ adjustment progress message display area for about 3 seconds.
For details about the shutter speed and shutter mode
settings, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” on page 59.
o
AUDIO LEVEL knob
Adjusts the input level of audio channels 1and 2.
You can disable this knob by setting the AUDIO CH1
LEVEL and AUDIO CH2 LEVEL items on the AUDIO-1 page of the MAINTENANCE menu. (The knob is factory preset so that it is enabled.)
Location and Function of Parts
15
Right Side
Near the front
1 5600K button
2
LIGHT switch
3
GAIN switch
4 VDR SAVE/STBY switch
5 POWER switch
6 MONITOR knob
7
ALARM knob
8 LCD monitor
9
MENU switch
0
WHITE BAL switch qa
OUTPUT/DCC switch a
5600K button
Press to light the button and switch the standard color temperature for shooting to 5600K. Use this button for outdoor shooting in daytime or shooting under lighting with higher temperature. This button is effective only when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST.
b
LIGHT switch
Determines how a video light connected to the LIGHT connector
AUTO:
When the POWER switch of the video light is in the on position, the video light is turned on automatically while the camcorder is recording.
MAN:
You can turn the video light on or off manually, using its own switch.
Notes
• When this switch is set to AUTO, at the beginning of the recording, the picture is recorded even though the lighting may fluctuate until the video light comes on. If the beginning of the recording is important, you should set this switch to MAN. However, when using the interval recording mode, the video light is automatically turned on immediately before recording starts.
• To ensure proper operation of the video light, Sony recommends the use of the BP-GL95 Battery Pack with the camcorder.
c
GAIN switch
Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting conditions during shooting. The gains corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be selected in the menu. (The factory settings are L = 0 dB, M = 9 dB, and H = 18 dB.)
When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds.
For details, see “Setting Gain Values for the GAIN Switch
d
VDR SAVE/STBY (VDR save/standby) switch
Switches the status of the power supply to the VDR while recording is paused (REC PAUSE).
SAVE:
At the start of recording, an internal operating sound may be recorded. There is a small delay from pressing the REC button until recording starts, since the power consumption is less than in the standby state.
STBY:
When the REC button is pressed, recording starts immediately.
Notes
• Even if the switch is on the SAVE side, the unit exits
SAVE (power saving) mode and enters STBY (standby) mode whenever you exit REC PAUSE mode by carrying out playback to check the recorded video or by displaying the thumbnail screen
unit into SAVE mode again, put the unit into REC
PAUSE mode again after recording, or power the unit off and on again.
• An internal operating sound may be recorded at the start of recording when the VDR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE.
e
POWER switch
Turns the main power supply on and off.
f
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 optional earphones. When the knob is turned to the minimum setting, no sound can be heard.
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Location and Function of Parts
g
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.
ALARM
Minimum Maximum h
LCD monitor
Displays camera video, VDR-related warnings, remaining battery capacity, remaining disc space, audio levels, time data, and so on.
For details, see “Status Display on the LCD Monitor” on page 18.
i
MENU switch
When flicking toward ON, the menu is displayed. When flicking toward STATUS, the status of the camcorder (of current settings) is displayed.
For details, see “Displaying Menus” on page 132.
j
WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch
Controls adjustment of the white balance.
PRST:
Adjusts 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.
the WHT side, to automatically adjust the white balance, and save the adjustment settings in memory
A or memory B. The 5600K button does not function.
You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch even when
ATW
1)
is in use.
B (ATW):
When this switch is set to B and WHITE
SWITCH <B> is set to ATW on the WHITE
SETTING page of the MAINTENANCE menu, ATW is activated. When this switch is adjusted, the new setting appears on the setting change/adjustment progress message display area of the viewfinder screen for about 3 seconds. You can assign the ATW function to an ASSIGN switch on the ASSIGNABLE page of the OPERATION menu.
For details about how to assign the function to an ASSIGN
switch, see “Assigning Functions to ASSIGN Switches” on page 145.
1)
ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance):
The white balance of the picture being shot is adjusted automatically for varying lighting conditions.
k
OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast control) switch
Switches the video signal, which is output to the video disc drive (referred to as “VDR”), viewfinder, and video monitor from the camera section, between the following two.
BARS:
Outputs the color bar signal.
CAM:
Outputs the video signal from the camera. When this is selected, you can switch DCC
1)
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 and is particularly effective in the following cases.
• Shooting people in the shade on a sunny day
• Shooting a subject indoors, against a background through a window
• Any high contrast scene
OUTPUT: BARS, DCC: OFF
A color bar signal is output and the DCC circuit does not operate. Use this setting to adjust the video monitor, to record the color bar signal, etc.
OUTPUT
BARS CAM
OUTPUT: CAM, DCC: OFF
The video signal from the camera is output, and the DCC circuit does not operate.
OFF ON
DCC
OUTPUT: CAM, DCC: ON
The video signal from the camera is output, and the DCC circuit operates.
LCD monitor operating buttons
1
DISPLAY/EXPAND button
2
COUNTER/CHAPTER button
3 RESET button
4
BRIGHT button a
DISPLAY/EXPAND button
Each time pressing this button, the display in the LCD monitor changes as follows.
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Display indication Meaning
Video with superimposed information
When the MENU switch is flicked toward STATUS, the principal settings of this unit appear as on the viewfinder screen.
The video only appears.
Video without superimposed information
Status display Counter indications, warnings, audio levels, and similar information appears. No video image appears.
If you press this button when the thumbnail screen is displayed, the duration of the selected clip is divided into
12, and the first frame of each of the divisions is shown in a further thumbnail display (expand function). Each time you press the button, the division is repeated (to a maximum of three times, with 1728 divisions). Hold down the SHIFT button and press this button to step back through the division process.
For details of the expand function, see page 81.
b
COUNTER/CHAPTER (counter display toggle/ chapter) button
Each time this button is pressed, the counter display section changes as follows. This setting is activated only when the LCD monitor display is set to STATUS with the
DISPLAY/EXPAND button.
COUNTER:
Displays the elapsed recording/playback time.
TC:
Displays timecode.
U-BIT:
Displays user bits data.
If you press this button when the thumbnail screen is displayed, those frames on which essence marks are recorded appear in a list (chapter function). Press the button once more to return to the normal thumbnail display.
By displaying thumbnails with essence marks attached in place of index frames, you can check the contents of clips more easily and more quickly. This is also useful for cueing up long clips.
For details of the chapter function, see page 81.
c
RESET button
Resets the display of the time data when the LCD monitor display is set to STATUS or CHAR with the DISPLAY/
EXPAND button. According to the settings of the
and the
F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch
resets the display as follows.
To reset Settings of buttons and switches
COUNTER/CHAPTER button:
COUNTER
Counter to 0:00:00:00
Settings of buttons and switches
COUNTER/CHAPTER button:
TC
PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch: PRESET
F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET
COUNTER/CHAPTER button:
U-BIT
PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch: PRESET
F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET
To reset
Timecode to 00:00:00:00
User bits data a) to 00 00
00 00
b) a) Of the timecode bits for every frame recorded on the disc, those bits which can be used to record useful information for the user such as scene number, shooting place, etc.
b) Can only be reset when the display is set to STATUS. When it is set to
CHAR, resetting is not possible.
For details, see “Setting the Time Data” on page 63.
If you press this button when thumbnails of frames with essence marks are displayed using the COUNTER/
CHAPTER button, or when thumbnails of clip divisions are displayed using the DISPLAY/EXPAND button, then the display returns to the normal thumbnail display.
d
BRIGHT (brightness) button
Sets the backlight brightness. Each time you press this button, the backlight brightness cycles through the following four levels:
H:
Select this to view the LCD monitor in outdoor daylight.
M:
Brightness level between H and L.
L:
Select this to view the LCD monitor indoors or outside at night.
OFF:
Turn the backlight off (you can view video under normal lighting). Select this in outdoor daylight when the LCD monitor screen is subjected to direct sunlight.
Status Display on the LCD Monitor
The following display appears when the LCD monitor display is set to STATUS with the DISPLAY/EXPAND button.
H D S P
P B
2 3 . 9 8 P 4 c h
N D F E X T - L K H O L D
O V E R
0
2
W A R N I N G : H U M I D
D I S C E
B A T T E
B 184
F Li 1
ST
2 d B
P E U K
3 4
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Location and Function of Parts
a
Video format
Indicates the format of video being currently played back or recorded.
HD HQ:
HQ (high quality) mode in the MPEG HD video format
HD SP:
SP (standard play) mode in the MPEG HD video format
HD LP:
LP (long play) mode in the MPEG HD video format
DVCAM:
DVCAM format b
Playback indicator
Appears during playback.
c
Camera scan mode indicator
Indicates the camera scan mode of video being currently played back or recorded.
• If NTSC AREA is selected
1)
60I:
59.94 fields per second, interlace scan mode
30P:
29.97 frames per second, progressive scan mode
23.98P:
23.98 frames per second, progressive scan mode
(converted to 60i at 2-3 pulldown)
• If PAL AREA is selected
1)
50I:
50 fields per second, interlace scan mode
25P:
25 frames per second, progressive scan mode
1) Selected by COUNTRY setting on the FORMAT page of the
Note
There may be no indication displayed when this unit cannot identify the camera scan mode, for example, when playing back a disc recorded with other equipment.
d
Non-drop-frame mode indicator
Appears when non-drop-frame timecode is selected. e
External synchronization indicator
Appears when the internal timecode generator is locked to an external signal input to the TC (timecode) connector
(IN/OUT selector switch: IN).
f
Audio channel display
Shows the audio channel mode during recording or playback.
2ch:
two-channel mode (only when the MPEG HD format is selected)
4ch:
four-channel mode g
Hold indicator
Appears when the internal timecode generator is stopped.
h
Audio level indicators
Indicates the audio recording or playback levels of channels 1 to 4.
i
Lithium battery low voltage warning
Appears when the voltage of the internal lithium backup battery (CR2032) is low. If this indication appears, replace
the lithium battery immediately
.
j
Remaining battery capacity indicator
Indication Battery voltage
BP-L90A/L60S/
L80S
Other batteries
BATT E [
■■■■■■■
] F 15.5 V or more 17.0 V or more
BATT E [
■■■■■■
] F 15.1 to 15.5 V 16.0 to 17.0 V
BATT E [
■■■■■
] F 14.6 to 15.1 V 15.0 to 16.0 V
BATT E [
■■■■
] F 13.8 to 14.6 V 14.0 to 15.0 V
BATT E [
■■■
] F 12.9 to 13.8 V 13.0 to 14.0 V
BATT E [
■■
] F 12.0 to 12.9 V
BATT E [
■
] F 10.8 to 12.0 V
12.0 to 13.0 V
11.0 to 12.0 V
BATT E [ ] F 10.8 V or less 11.0 V or less
Indication
BATT E [
■■■■■■■
] F
BATT E [
■■■■■■■
]
BATT E [
■■■■■■
]
BATT E [
■■■■■
]
BATT E [
■■■■
]
BATT E [
■■■
]
BATT E [
■■
]
BATT E [
■
]
BATT E [ ] k
Remaining disc capacity indicator
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Battery voltage
BP-GL95/GL65/IL75/
M100, Anton Bauer
Battery System
80 to 100%
70%
60%
50%
Indication Remaining recording time
DISC E [
■■■■■■■
] B
DISC E [
■■■■■■
] B
DISC E [
■■■■■
] B
DISC E [
■■■■
] B
DISC E [
■■■
] B
More than 30 minutes
25 to 30 minutes
20 to 25 minutes
15 to 20 minutes
10 to 15 minutes
DISC E [
■■
] B
DISC E [
■
] B
5 to 10 minutes
2 to 5 minutes
DISC E [
■
] B (flashing) 0 to 2 minutes
DISC E [ ] B (flashing) 0 minutes l
Remaining clips display
Displays the remaining number of clips that can be recorded. The display flashes once per second when the number of remaining clips is less than 10. It flashes 4 times per second when the number of remaining clips is 0.
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m
Warning indicator area
Displays warnings when trouble with recording or moisture condensation occurs.
For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 170.
n
Time counter display
Each press of the COUNTER/CHAPTER button cycles through displays of timecode, user bits, and counter information. You can display the date or time using the four-way arrow key on the side control panel.
TCG:
Value of timecode generator
Near the rear
TCR:
Value of timecode reader
UBG:
Value of user bits generator
UBR:
Value of user bits reader
CNT:
Counter information
CLK:
Time by the internal clock
TCG and UBG can be displayed when the disc is stopped and during recording, and TCR and UBR are displayed during playback.
CLK appears when the COUNTER/CHAPTER button has been pressed to display TC, and the PRESET/REGEN/
CLOCK switch is set to CLOCK.
1
WARNING indicator
2 ACCESS indicator
3
Built-in speaker
4 Protection cover of the side control panel
5
EARPHONE jack
EJECT
Z
F REC
m
PLAY/PAUSE
NX
F FWD
M
PREC
.
STOP
x
NEXT
>
6 EJECT button and indicator
7
F REV button and indicator
8 PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator
9
F FWD button and indicator
0 NEXT button qa STOP button qs
PREV button a
WARNING indicator
Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs in the
VDR section.
For details about the meaning of the states of the
WARNING indicator, see “Operation Warnings” on page 170.
b
ACCESS indicator
This lights when data is written to or read from the disc.
c
Built-in speaker
The speaker can be used to monitor E-E
1)
sound during recording, and playback sound during playback. The speaker also sounds alarms to reinforce visual warnings.
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.
For details about alarms, see “Operation Warnings” on page 170.
d
Protection cover of the side control panel
Open to access the side control panel
e
EARPHONE jack
By plugging earphones, 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
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Location and Function of Parts
through the earphones. Plugging earphones into the jack automatically cuts off the sound from the built-in speaker.
You can select monaural or stereo on the AUDIO-2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
f
EJECT button and indicator
Press this button to insert a disc or eject the disc. The indicator flashes while the disc is being ejected.
g
F REV (fast reverse) button and indicator
This plays back at high speed in the reverse direction. The indicator lights during high-speed playback in the reverse direction.
h
PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator
Press this button to view play back video images using the viewfinder screen or a color video monitor. The indicator lights during playback.
Press this button again during playback to pause, outputting a still image. At this time the indicator flashes.
This unit is equipped with a color search function at approximately four times normal playback speed, for easy checking of recorded material. To use the color search function at approximately four times normal playback speed, press the F REV button or F FWD button during playback.
At this time the PLAY indicator and F REV or F FWD indicator light.
i
F FWD (fast forward) button and indicator
This plays back at high speed in the forward direction. The indicator lights during high-speed playback in the forward direction.
j
NEXT button
When FIND MODE on the ESSENCE MARK page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to R.ST:
This jumps to the next REC START essence mark.
When FIND MODE on the ESSENCE MARK page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to CLIP:
This jumps to the first frame of the next clip.
During the jump, the F FWD indicator flashes. If you press this together with the F FWD button, the jump is to the last frame of the last recorded clip on the disc.
For details, see “Recording Shot Marks” (page 67).
k
STOP button
Press this to stop disc playback.
l
PREV (previous) button
When FIND MODE on the ESSENCE MARK page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to R.ST:
This jumps to the previous REC START essence mark.
When FIND MODE on the ESSENCE MARK page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to CLIP:
This jumps to the first frame of the current clip, or jumps to the first frame of the previous clip when the PREV button is pressed at the first frame of the current clip.
During the jump, the F REV indicator flashes. If you press this together with the F REV button, the jump is to the start of the first recorded clip on the disc.
For details, see “Recording Shot Marks” (page 67).
Side control panel (inside the protection cover)
1
MONITOR switches
2
SHIFT button
3 Lithium battery compartment
4
THUMBNAIL indicator
5 THUMBNAIL button
6
SUB CLIP indicator
7 SEL/SET button
(four-way arrow key)
CH-1
MIX
CH-2
MONITOR
CH-3
MIX
CH-4
SHIFT
CH-1/2
CH-3/4
LITHIUM BATT
THUMBNAIL
SUB CLIP
AUDIO LEVEL
PRESET
REGEN
CLOCK
ESSENCE
MARK
CLIP MENU
SEL/SET
F-RUN
SET
R-RUN
FRONT MIC
LOW CUT
ON
OFF
VIDEO OUT
CHARACTER
ON
OFF
0 10 0
AUTO
MANUAL
CH-1
AUDIO SELECT
CH-2
AUDIO IN
FRONT
WIRELESS
REAR
10
CH-3
F
W
R
F
W
R
CH-4
8
AUDIO LEVEL knobs
9
0
AUDIO SELECT switches
AUDIO IN switches qa VIDEO OUT CHARACTER switch qs F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch qd FRONT MIC LOW CUT switch qf
PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch
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21
a
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 optional earphones.
Position of leftside switch
CH-1/CH-3
MIX
CH-2/CH-4
CH-1/CH-3
MIX
Position of rightside switch
CH-1/2
Audio output
CH-3/4
Channel 1 audio
Channels 1 and 2 mixed audio
(stereo) a)
Channel 2 audio
Channel 3 audio
Channels 3 and 4 mixed audio
(stereo)
a)
Channel 4 audio CH-2/CH-4 a) By connecting stereo headphones to the EARPHONE connector you can hear the audio in stereo. (On the AUDIO-2 page of the MAINTENANCE menu, HEADPHONE OUT must be set to “STEREO”.) b
SHIFT button
Use this in combination with other buttons.
c
Lithium battery compartment
Attach the supplied CR2032 lithium battery.
Details on how to attach the lithium battery, see
“Attaching and Replacing the Lithium Battery” on page 32.
d
THUMBNAIL indicator
This lights when thumbnails are displayed.
e
THUMBNAIL button
Press this button to carry out a thumbnail search or create a clip list.
When pressed, the whole-screen display changes to a thumbnail display. Press once more to return to the wholescreen display.
For a thumbnail search using essence marks, hold down the SHIFT button and press this button.
f
SUB CLIP indicator
This lights when using a clip list for playback.
g
SEL/SET (select/set) button (four-way arrow key)
Sets the timecode and user bits. Push the button towards left or right so that the digit you want to change flashes.
Pushing the button upward increases the value of the flashing digit, and pushing it downward decreases the value.
Hold down the SHIFT button and press upward (in the direction of the “SUB CLIP” legend) to display the clip lists (when no clip list is loaded into the current clip list).
When a clip list is loaded, that clip list can be played back.
Hold down the SHIFT button and press upward once more to exit the display of the clip lists or to exit the clip list playback state.
Hold down the SHIFT button and press downward (in the direction of the “CLIP MENU” legend) to display the
CLIP menu. Hold down the SHIFT button and press downward once more to exit the CLIP menu.
When thumbnails (index frames of clips) are displayed on the LCD monitor, you can use this button to select a thumbnail. Push the button in four directions to move the cursor up, down, left and right. After selecting the desired thumbnail with the cursor, press the button centrally to confirm.
This button is used for scene selection and other operations.
For details of clip list playback operations, see page 82.
For details of the CLIP menu, see “Managing Clip Lists”
For details of scene selection, see page 86.
h
AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel 1/2 recording level) knobs
Adjusts the audio levels to be recorded on channels 1 and
2 when the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches are set to MANUAL.
i
AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) (audio channel 1/2 adjustment method selection) switches
Select the audio level adjustment method for each of audio channels 1 and 2.
AUTO:
Automatic adjustment
MANUAL:
Manual adjustment j
AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4) (audio channel 1/2/3/4 input selection) switches
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 switches
Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 1 and 2.
FRONT:
Input signals from the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector
WIRELESS:
Audio input signals from the CA-WR855
Camera Adaptor (supplied separately) if a WRR-855 series UHF synthesized tuner (supplied separately) is installed using the CA-WR855
REAR:
Audio input signals from an audio device connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors
AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4 switches
Select the audio input signals to be recorded on audio channels 3 and 4.
F (FRONT):
Input signals from a microphone connected to the MIC IN connector
W (WIRELESS):
Audio input signals from the CA-
WR855 camera adaptor (supplied separately) if a
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Location and Function of Parts
WRR-855 series UHF synthesized tuner (supplied separately) is installed using the CA-WR855
R (REAR):
Audio input signals from an audio device connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors
(The signal input to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector is recorded on channel 3, and the signal input to the
AUDIO IN CH-2 connector on channel 4.)
Note
For audio channels 3 and 4, level adjustment can only be performed in AUTO (automatic) mode. The audio level of these channels cannot be adjusted in MANUAL (manual) mode.
k
VIDEO OUT (video output) CHARACTER switch
Selects whether or not (ON/OFF) to superimpose text information on the VIDEO OUT connector output.
l
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 the operating state of the VDR. Use this setting when synchronizing the timecode with an 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 disc.
For details, see “To set the timecode” on page 63 and “To set the user bits” on page 64.
m
FRONT MIC LOW CUT switch
Set to ON to insert a high-pass filter in the microphone circuit, reducing wind noise. Normally leave the switch in the OFF position.
n
PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/CLOCK switch
Selects whether to set a new timecode or to utilize the existing timecode.
PRESET:
Records a new timecode.
REGEN:
Records timecode continuous with the existing timecode recorded on the disc. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in R-RUN mode.
CLOCK:
Records 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.
Left Side and Upper Section
1 ASSIGN 3/4 switches
2 Large viewfinder attachment shoe
3 Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob
4 Lid of the disc compartment
5 Accessory fitting shoe
6
Shoulder strap fitting
7 Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring
8
Viewfinder fitting shoe
9 Fitting for optional microphone holder
0
LIGHT connector qa MIC IN connector qs
Shoulder pad
1 Video output and timecode connectors
a
ASSIGN 3/4 switches
You can assign the desired functions to these switches on the ASSIGNABLE page of the OPERATION menu.
For details, see “Assigning Functions to ASSIGN
b
Large viewfinder attachment shoe
Use this to mount an optional 5-inch electronic viewfinder
.
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23
c
Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob
Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the
d
Lid of the disc compartment
This opens when the EJECT button on the top panel is pressed. Press the side of the lid to close.
e
Accessory fitting shoe
Attach an optional accessory such as a video light
f
Shoulder strap fitting
Attach the supplied shoulder strap
g
Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring
Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of the
h
Viewfinder fitting shoe
Attach the supplied viewfinder.
i
Fitting for optional microphone holder
Fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder
j
LIGHT (video light) connector (2-pin, female)
A video light with a maximum power consumption of 50
W, such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent can
.
k
MIC IN (microphone input) (+48 V) connector
(XLR type, 5-pin, female)
Connect the supplied stereo microphone to this connector.
The power (+48 V) is supplied via this connector.
l
Shoulder pad
Raise the shoulder pad fixing lever to adjust the position in the front-to-rear direction. Adjust the position for maximum convenience when operating the unit on your shoulder.
For details of the adjustment, see “Adjusting the Shoulder
1
Video output and timecode connectors
1 GENLOCK IN connector
GENLOCK
IN P
B
Y
VIDEO
OUT
P
R
2 VIDEO OUT Y/P
B
/P
R connectors a
GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input) connector
(BNC type)
Input an SD or HD reference signal when applying a genlock to the camera, or synchronizing timecode to an external source. Use the GENLOCK page of the
MAINTENANCE menu to carry out phase adjustment of the horizontal synchronization signal for genlock.
Note
The subcarrier phase cannot be adjusted.
b
VIDEO OUT (video output) Y/P
B
/P
R
connectors
(BNC type)
Output component video signals (Y/P
B
/P
R
) for a video monitor.
Connect a video monitor with component video signal input connectors to check the video being shot by the camera. You can also monitor VDR playback video.
You can select HD Y/P
B
/P
R
or SD Y/P
B
/P
R
signal output on the OUTPUT page of the OPERATION menu. For
details, see “Selecting the Output Signals” on page 142.
Note
No video signals are output when ANA V OUT SAVE on the CAM CONFIG page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to ON and the connection to this connector is not terminated correctly. Video signal are always output from this connector when ANA V OUT SAVE is set to OFF.
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Location and Function of Parts
1
Connector panel
Rear
1
TALLY indicator
2 TALLY switch
1
”Memory Stick” slot
2
DC IN connector
3
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors and input selection switches
4 DV OUT S400 connector
3
Battery attachment shoe
4
WRR connector
6
DC OUT 12V connector
5 REMOTE connector
8
9 AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors
VIDEO OUT connector
7
TC connector and IN/OUT selector switch a
TALLY (back tally) indicator (red)
Lights up during recording. It will not light if the TALLY switch is set to OFF. This indicator also flashes to indicate warnings
in the same manner as the REC/
TALLY indicator in the viewfinder.
For details, see “Operation Warnings” on page 170.
b
TALLY switch
Set to ON to activate the TALLY indicator function.
c
1 Connector panel
Battery attachment shoe
Attach a BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Battery Pack.
Alternatively, you can attach an AC-DN2B/DN10 AC
Adaptor to operate the camcorder on AC power supply.
For details about how to attach the battery or AC adaptor,
see “Preparing a Power Supply” on page 33. For
information about attaching a synthesized tuner, see
“Attaching a UHF Synthesized Tuner” on page 44.
a
“Memory Stick” slot
“Memory Stick” access indicator
“Memory Stick”
Insert a “Memory Stick”. The “Memory Stick” access indicator lights up when the “Memory Stick” is being accessed for reading or writing.
For details about how to insert a “Memory Stick”, see “To insert a “Memory Stick”” on page 148.
For details about the types of “Memory Stick”, see “About a “Memory Stick”” on page 180.
Note
For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the following battery packs: BP-GL95, BP-GL65, BP-L60S, and BP-
L80S.
d
WRR connector (7-pin)
Connect a CA-WR855 Camera Adaptor with attached
WRR-855 UHF Synthesized Tuner.
For details, see “Attaching a UHF Synthesized Tuner” on page 44.
Note
Do not remove a “Memory Stick” while the “Memory
Stick” access indicator is lit. Doing so may cause a loss of data.
b
DC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR type, 4pin, male)
To operate the camcorder using an AC power supply, connect an AC-550 AC Adaptor with the DC output cable supplied with the adaptor.
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c
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 (audio input channel 1/2) connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, female) and input selection switches
Connect other audio equipment or external microphone.
Set the input selection switches as shown below according to the microphone or equipment.
LINE (left position):
For connecting an external audio signal source such as a stereo amplifier
MIC (center position):
For connecting any microphone other than 48 V microphone
MIC +48V ON (right position):
For connecting a 48 V microphone
Signals input to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector can be recorded on audio channels 1 and 3. Similarly, signals input to the AUDIO IN CH-2 connector can be recorded on audio channels 2 and 4.
1)
1) When the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4) switches on the side control panel are set to “REAR” or “R”.
Note
If MIC +48V ON is selected for a microphone other than
48 V microphone, the microphone may be damaged.
d
(i.LINK) DV OUT S400 connector (6-pin, IEEE
1394 compliant)
Connect to a device supporting the DV format or a computer, using an i.LINK cable (DV cable).
Notes
• If video and audio signals are not output from the external device connected to the (i.LINK) DV OUT
S400 connector, disconnect the i.LINK cable (DV cable) and then reconnect it, making sure that it is firmly seated.
• When you connect the camcorder and other equipment, such as a hard disk drive, with an i.LINK interface to a computer with i.LINK connectors, turn off the power of the computer, the other equipment, and the camcorder before connecting them using the i.LINK cable (DV cable). If a bus-powered type
1)
hard disk drive or similar equipment is connected while the computer is powered on, electric current flows into the camcorder because of the high voltage caused by the load shift of the computer power, and this may cause a malfunction.
1) Equipment that can be powered through i.LINK cable (DV cable) e
REMOTE connector (8-pin)
Connect an RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit, which makes it possible 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. f
DC OUT 12V (DC power output) connector (4-pin, female)
Supplies power for a WRR-861/862 UHF Synthesized
Tuner (optional) (maximum 0.2 A).
Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF synthesized tuner.
g
TC (timecode) connector (BNC type) and IN/OUT selector switch
•
IN/OUT selector switch:
IN
To apply an external lock to the timecode, input the reference timecode.
•
IN/OUT selector switch:
OUT
To lock the timecode of an external VTR to the timecode of this unit, connect this connector to the external VTR’s timecode input connector.
h
VIDEO OUT (video output) connector (BNC type)
Outputs a video signal for a video monitor. When the output signal is composite, setting menus, timecode, or shot data can be superimposed on the camera output video depending on the menu settings, and you can view them on the monitor screen. To lock the timecode of an external device to the timecode of this unit, connect the genlock signal input connector of the external device to this connector.
Notes
• The subcarrier phsase cannot be adjusted.
• No video signals are output when ANA V OUT SAVE on the CAM CONFIG page of the MAINTENANCE menu is set to ON and the connection to this connector is not terminated correctly. Video signal are always output from this connector when ANA V OUT SAVE is set to
OFF.
i
AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 (audio output channel 1/
2) connectors (phono jacks)
Output the audio singnals being recorded or played back.
Connect to a stereo amplifier or video monitor’s audio input connectors.
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Location and Function of Parts
VCL-719BXS Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with the PDW-F335K)
1
PUSH AF button
2 FOCUS switch
3
MACRO switch
4 Auto focus indicator
5
Iris ring
6 Zoom ring
7
Focus ring qs
IG control qd IRIS button qf
IRIS switch
8
Flange focal length adjustment button
9 Focus control connector
0 Zoom control connector qa
ZOOM switch qg
Power zoom lever qh
RET button qj REC button a
PUSH AF (auto focus) button
When the focus adjustment is in the manual mode, by pressing this button you can use the auto focus for an instantaneous adjustment to the subject.
When the button is pressed, the auto focus operates until the image is in focus, then disengages.
Even when the FOCUS switch is set to A (auto), by pressing this button, you can restart the auto focus.
b
FOCUS switch
Select the method of focusing.
A (auto):
The auto focus function is constantly active.
While the auto focus is operating, the auto focus indicator lights green. Even with the switch in the A position, you can manually adjust the focus by operating the focus ring.
M (manual):
The manual mode allows focusing adjustment with the focus ring.
In manual mode, auto focus adjustment is also possible, by pressing the PUSH AF button.
c
MACRO switch
When this switch is in the ON position, the macro mode is enabled, allowing focusing over the whole range (5 cm
1) to
∞
) including the macro range (from 5 cm
1)
to 90 cm from the front of the lens).
This operation is independent of whether the focus adjustment mode is auto or manual.
In the macro range, the auto focusing speed is lower.
1) At the wide-angle setting d
Auto focus indicator
This lights green while the auto focus function is operating.
During flange focal length adjustment, it flashes orange or green.
If an error occurs, it lights red.
For details of flashing during flange focal length
adjustment, see “Adjusting the Flange Focal Length” on page 37.
e
Iris ring
For manual iris adjustment, set the IRIS switch to the M
(manual) position, then turn this ring.
f
Zoom ring
For manual zoom adjustment, set the ZOOM switch to the
MANU. position, then turn this ring.
g
Focus ring
Turn this ring to adjust the focus.
This ring can be turned endlessly in both directions. The faster you turn, the faster the focusing mechanism operates, to minimize the amount of turning required for focusing.
h
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).
For details of flange focal length adjustment, see
“Adjusting the Flange Focal Length” on page 37.
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27
i
Focus control connector (6-pin)
Connecting an optional focus servo controller allows remote control of focusing.
j
Zoom control connector (8-pin)
Connecting an optional zoom servo controller allows remote control of zooming.
k
ZOOM switch
Select the method of zoom operation.
SERVO:
Power zoom. Operate the zoom with the power zoom lever.
MANU. (manual):
Manual zoom. Operate the zoom with the zoom ring.
l
IG (iris gain) control
Remove the rubber cap, and turn the knob inside, to adjust the gain for auto iris adjustment.
Note
This is set to an appropriate value when the unit is shipped.
It does not normally require any adjustment.
m
IRIS button
When the IRIS switch is in the M position for manual adjustment, press this button for an instantaneous auto adjustment.
The iris is automatically adjusted while the button is held down.
n
IRIS switch
Select the method of iris adjustment.
A (auto):
Auto mode. The iris is adjusted automatically.
M (manual):
Manual mode. Adjust the iris with the iris ring.
o
Power zoom lever
This is enabled when the ZOOM switch is in the SERVO position. Press the W end for wide-angle and the T end for telephoto.
Press the lever harder for a faster zoom action.
Notes on auto focus
• When an auto focus lens is mounted, in the auto focus mode a frame appears in the center of the viewfinder screen indicating the auto focus area. Place the subject on which you want to focus within this frame.
• In the following cases, it may be difficult to focus on the subject. If this does happen, use manual focusing.
- If the subject has no contrast
- If the subject is moving rapidly
- When shooting point light sources, under street lighting or at night
- When there are very bright objects close to the subject
- When shooting through a glass window
• On the LENS page of the MAINTENANCE menu, by changing the AF DETECT AREA setting from
“CENTER” to “FULL”, instead of focusing only on the center portion of the screen, the whole screen image is used for focusing. In this case, the auto focus area frame does not appear.
• If there are a number of objects within the screen at close and far range, the focus may not be on the intended subject. In this case, with the subject on which you want to focus in the center of the screen, press the PUSH AF button.
• After focusing with the PUSH AF button, if you operate the zoom or adjust the iris, the depth of field may become shallower, losing crisp focus. In such cases, press the PUSH AF button once more.
• If you focus at wide-angle then zoom to telephoto, the subject may no longer be in focus.
• The auto focus function does not operate while using the slow shutter mode (4F or higher).
Note on zoom speed
Depending on the shooting distance, the zoom speed may fall as the lens approaches the telephoto end.
p
RET (return video) button
Use this to check the video. If you press this while recording by the internal VDR is paused, the last few seconds recorded appear in the viewfinder (recording review).
For details, see “Checking the Last Two Seconds of the
Recording (Recording Review)” on page 77.
Pressing this button (single click) during recording records a shot mark 1, and double-clicking records a shot mark 2.
For details, see “Recording Shot Marks” on page 67.
q
REC (recording start) button
Use this to start and stop recording. Press once to start recording, then press once more to stop.
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Location and Function of Parts
DXF-20W Viewfinder
1 Eyepiece focusing ring
2
Camera person tally light
3
Stopper
Microphone fixing screw
Microphone holder
Stereo microphone
(packaged with camcorder)
4 PEAKING control
5
CONTRAST control
TALLY REC BATT
6
TALLY indicator
7 REC/TALLY indicators
8
BATT indicator
SHUTTER GAIN UP
9
GAIN UP indicator q; SHUTTER indicator
Eye cup qa Lock ring qs Tally light qd Barrel qf
BRIGHT control qg
Viewfinder connector qh
TALLY switch qj
DISPLAY switch a
Eyepiece focusing ring
Adjusts the viewfinder focus to match your eyesight
b
Camera person tally light
Lights while the camcorder is recording. To start recording with your eye off the viewfinder, open the slide window.
This indicator flashes when the remaining battery capacity or remaining disc capacity is low. c
Stopper
Lift up when detaching the viewfinder
d
PEAKING control
Adjusts the outline intensity of the viewfinder image
e
CONTRAST control
Adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image
f
TALLY (tally) indicator (green)
Flashes when the camcorder is in Interval Rec mode.
Flashing quickens while you are shooting in Interval Rec mode.
For details on Interval Rec mode, see “Time-lapse Video
Recording (Interval Rec Function)” on page 68.
g
REC/TALLY (recording/tally) indicators (red)
Function as follows.
• Begin flashing when you press the REC button on the camcorder or on the lens until recording starts, then stay on continuously during recording.
• Indicate a fault
.
On the CAM CONFIG page of the MAINTENANCE menu, you can select that the lower indicator also lights.
h
BATT (battery) indicator (red)
Lights up when the remaining battery capacity is low.
i
GAIN UP indicator (orange)
Lights up when the gain is 3 dB or more.
j
SHUTTER indicator (red)
Lights up when the SHUTTER switch
is ON.
k
Lock ring
To directly view the screen, turn this ring counterclockwise, to align the orange marks on the lock ring and the barrel of the viewfinder, and remove the eyepiece.
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l
Tally light
When the TALLY switch is in the HIGH (high intensity) or LOW (low intensity) position, this operates in the same way as the REC/TALLY indicators.
m
Barrel
You can rotate this for convenience.
Note
The position of the image may change, as a result of the earth’s magnetic field.
n
BRIGHT (brightness) control
Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image
o
Viewfinder connector (20-pin)
Connect to the VF connector
p
TALLY switch
Set to the HIGH (high-intensity) or LOW (low-intensity) to use the tally light. q
DISPLAY switch
Set to ON when you want to display text information on the viewfinder screen.
Status Display on the Viewfinder
Screen
The viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also characters and messages indicating the camcorder settings and operating status, a center marker, a safety zone marker, etc.
When the menu screen is not displayed and the DISPLAY switch is set to ON, the items for which an ON setting was made on the VF DISP 1 or VF DISP 2 page of the
OPERATION menu or with related switches are displayed at the top and bottom of the screen.
The messages that give details of the settings and adjustment progress and results can also be made to appear for about 3 seconds while settings are being changed, during adjustment, and after adjustment.
For details about the display item selection, see “Selecting the Display Items” on page 137.
For details about setting change and adjustment progress
messages, see “Change Confirmation/Adjustment
Progress Messages” on page 138.
For details about marker display, see “Setting the Marker
Layout of the status display on the viewfinder screen
All items that can be displayed on the viewfinder screen are shown below.
H D S P .5
R E C T C G 0 : 3 0 : 1 1 : 0 3
W H I T E : N G
L E V E L T O O H I G H
1
E 0 0 9 9
56 00
W:A 18 dB 1/ 20 00 1
2
F-30 184C F1 .6
a
VDR operation indicators
VDR operation is displayed as follows:
REC:
During recording
PLAY:
During playback
CONT (lit):
Continuous recording to extend the previous clip is possible.
CONT (flashing):
CLIP CONT REC is ON, and a new clip will be created and recorded.
X
:
During pause of recording/playback
M
:
During high-speed playback or forward jump to clips m
:
During reverse high-speed playback or reverse jump to clips b
Recording format
Indicates the current recording format.
c
Timecode
Indicates the elapsed recording/playback time, timecode, user bits or other information selected by the DISPLAY
.
d
Zoom position
Indicates the zoom position of the zoom lens in the range from 0 to 99. e
Focus
Indicates the focusing distance corresponding to the focus ring when an auto focus lens is mounted, and the focus adjustment mode is set to manual.
The displayed resolution is as shown below.
• 10 m or less (including the macro area): 0.1 m
• 10 m to 100 m: 1 m
• 100 m to 200 m: 10 m
• 200 m to infinite distance: 50 m f
Power source voltage/battery remaining capacity
When the unit is powered from a battery pack or AC adaptor attached to the battery attachment shoe, indicates the remaining capacity of the power source voltage. When
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Location and Function of Parts
the unit is powered from an external battery (a battery connected to the DC IN connector), indicates the power source voltage.
When the DISP BATT REMAIN item is set to “INT” on the VF DISP 1 page of the OPERATION menu, the battery voltage is not indicated.
However, when the Anton Bauer intelligent battery system or the BP-GL95/GL65 Battery Pack is used, the remaining battery capacity is automatically detected and indicated in steps of 10%.
• Until the remaining battery capacity is reduced to 40%, the indications MAX, 90%, 80%...40% are displayed for three seconds in the viewfinder each time the remaining battery capacity reduces by 10%.
• When the remaining battery capacity is less than 40%, the indication is displayed all the time.
• When the remaining battery capacity is less than 10%, the indication flashes. When the remaining battery capacity is reduced further, the “LOW” flashes.
g
Clip list name
Displays the name (E0001 to E0099) of the currently selected clip list.
h
5600 indicator
Appears when the electric color temperature filter function is on.
i
Filter
Indicates the currently selected filter type.
j
White balance memory
Indicates the currently selected white balance automatic adjustment memory.
A:
Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to A.
B:
Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to B.
P:
Displayed when the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST or when the preset button on an RM-B150 has been pushed.
T:
Displayed when ATW is being used.
k
Gain value
Indicates the gain value (in dB) of the video amplifier, as set by the GAIN switch.
l
Shutter speed
Indicates the shutter speed or the shutter mode. However,
is set to OFF, nothing is displayed.
For details of the displayed shutter speed, see “Setting the
Electronic Shutter” on page 59.
m
Operation/alarm message display area
For details, see “Operation/alarm messages” on page 171.
n
Audio level
Indicates the level of audio channel 1 and channel 2. The peak indication of the VDR level meter is related as follows to the audio level.
For example, the level of the internal 1 kHz sine wave signal is -20 dB, causing the six bars from the left to light.
Audio channel 1 level indicator
Audio channel 2 level indicator
VDR level meter indicator o
Remaining disc capacity
Indicates the remaining recording time (in minutes) of the disc.
Examples of remaining recording time indication
Indication
90 <
90 - 85
85 - 80
.
.
.
20 - 15
15 - 10
10 - 5
5 - 0
No display
Remaining recording time
More than 90 minutes
90 to 85 minutes
85 to 80 minutes
.
.
.
20 to 15 minutes
15 to 10 minutes
10 to 5 minutes
5 to 0 minutes
0 minute
As shown below, dual-layer discs (PFD50DLA) allow longer recording times than those in the above table.
Indication
250 <
240 <
230 <
Remaining recording time
More than 250 minutes
More than 240 minutes
More than 230 minutes p
Remaining clips display
Displays the remaining number of clips that can be recorded. The display flashes once per second when the number of remaining clips is less than 10.
q
Iris setting/auto iris override
Indicates the F value (iris setting) of the lens.
Also, the auto iris override is displayed using two squares which appear in the upper and lower parts respectively.
For details, see “Adjusting the Iris” on page 61.
r
Setting change and adjustment progress message display area
For details, see “Change Confirmation/Adjustment
Progress Messages” on page 138.
Location and Function of Parts
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