Chapter 2 Preparations. 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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Preparations
Chapter
2
3
Take out the lithium battery.
Attaching and Replacing the Lithium Battery
This camcorder uses a lithium battery to retain stored data.
When using the camcorder for the first time, be sure to attach the supplied lithium battery (CR2032). The camcorder will not operate correctly without this lithium battery. After attaching the lithium battery, set the date and time of the internal clock (
see
“Setting the Date and Time of the Internal Clock” on page 36
).
Note
Use CR2032 lithium batteries only. Other types of lithium battery may come loose when the camcorder is subjected to vibrations. If you have difficulty finding CR2032 lithium batteries, contact your Sony dealer.
1
Catch
LITHIUM BATT
Press down and pull forward.
Battery cover
1
Set the POWER switch to OFF.
2
2
Press down the catch at the top of the battery cover and open the cover.
Press down and pull out toward you.
4
Reverse step
3
to insert a replacement lithium battery.
Make sure that the + symbol on the battery is facing you.
5
Close the battery cover.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Service life of the lithium battery
When the lithium battery’s voltage falls, the lithium battery low voltage warning appears on the LCD monitor
. If this warning appears, replace the lithium
battery (CR2032) within three or four days.
The lithium battery has an average service life of about one year.
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Attaching and Replacing the Lithium Battery
Preparing a Power Supply
2
Slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder.
The following power supplies are recommended for the camcorder.
• BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack
• AC power using the AC-DN2B/DN10 AC adaptor
“LOCK” arrow
Using a Battery Pack
When a BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Battery Pack is used, the camcorder will operate continuously for the time shown below.
Model name
BP-GL95
BP-GL65
BP-L60S
BP-L80S
Operating time
Approx. 160 minutes
Approx. 100 minutes
Approx. 100 minutes
Approx. 130 minutes
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.
For details on the battery charging procedure, refer to the battery charger operation manual.
Note on using the battery pack
A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged.
Note
If the battery pack is not attached correctly, the terminal may be damaged.
To detach the battery pack
Matching line on the camcorder
Holding this button in, pull the battery pack up.
Notes
• During recording and playback (while the ACCESS indicator is lit), be careful never to remove the battery pack.
• Make sure to power the camcorder off before replacing the battery pack.
To attach the battery pack
1
Press the battery pack against the back of the camcorder, aligning the line on the side of the battery pack with the matching line on the camcorder.
Using an AC Adaptor
When using the AC-DN10 AC adaptor
Mount an AC-DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply.
The AC-DN10 can supply up to 100 W of power.
BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S
Align these lines.
to an AC power source
Back of the camcorder
Preparing a Power Supply
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Setting the Area of Use and the Frame Frequency
3
Turn the MENU knob to display the desired area of use.
Using the Unit for the First Time
The area of use and the frame frequency are not factory preset. Before using this unit, you need to set these items.
(You cannot use the unit without setting these items.)
Setting Area of use
NTSC (J) AREA
NTSC area (Japan)
a)
NTSC AREA NTSC area (for areas other than
Japan)
b)
PAL AREA
PAL area
c) a) The composite signal output from this unit is an NTSC signal with no
Setup. The frame frequency can be selected as any of 60I, 30P, or
23.98P.
b) The composite signal output from this unit is an NTSC signal with
Setup (7.5 IRE). The frame frequency can be selected as any of 60I,
30P, or 23.98P.
c) The composite signal output from this unit is a PAL signal. The frame frequency can be selected as either 50I or 25P.
4
Set the POWER switch to OFF, then once again to ON.
The unit is now ready for use.
Proceed to the next operation: setting the frame frequency.
MENU knob
MENU switch
POWER switch
1
Set the POWER switch to the ON position.
The screen for setting the area of use appears in the viewfinder.
FORMAT SETTING
COUNTRY : NOT SELECTED
PLEASE SET COUNTRY
AND TURN OFF ONCE.
2
Press the MENU knob.
The z mark on the left of “NOT SELECTED” changes to a ? mark, and you can now select the area of use.
FORMAT SETTING
COUNTRY :?NOT SELECTED
PLEASE SET COUNTRY
AND TURN OFF ONCE.
Setting the Frame Frequency
1
Hold down the MENU knob, and move the MENU switch to the ON position.
The TOP menu appears.
<TOP MENU>
USER
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE
ALL
OPERATION
PAINT
MAINTENANCE
FILE
DIAGNOSIS
ADVANCED
2
Turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to
“OPERATION”, then press the MENU knob.
The CONTENTS page of the OPERATION menu appears.
You can move to another page when a ? mark appears.
?U00 CONTENTS
01.FORMAT
02.SPECIAL EFFECTS
03.ASSIGNABLE
04.DISC
05.CLIP TITLE
06.FILE NAMING
07.GAIN SW
08.EZ MODE/TLCS
09.OFFSET WHITE
10.OUTPUT
TOP
3
Press the MENU knob, then turn the knob to move the b mark to “FORMAT
”.
4
Press the MENU knob.
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Setting the Area of Use and the Frame Frequency
The FORMAT page appears.
?001 FORMAT TOP
COUNTRY : PAL AREA
5
To change the area of use, press and turn the MENU knob to move the b mark to “COUNTRY”, then press the MENU knob.
001 FORMAT TOP
COUNTRY : PAL AREA
Item
REC
FORMAT
BIT RATE
Description
Set the recording format.
Set the recording mode if
MPEG HD has been selected.
Setting
MPEG HD
DVCAM
HQ (high quality)
SP (standard play)
ASPECT
RATIO
AUDIO CH Set the number of audio recording channels if
MPEG HD has been selected.
LP (long play)
Set the aspect ratio if
DVCAM has been selected.
16:9
4:3
2CH
4CH
9
Set the POWER switch to OFF, then once again to ON.
The b
mark beside “COUNTRY
”
changes to a z mark, and the z
mark beside the setting value changes to a ? mark.
6
Turn the MENU knob to display the desired area of use
(see step
3
in the previous section)
.
001 FORMAT TOP
COUNTRY :?PAL AREA
7
Refer to steps
5
and
6
, and select the frame frequency.
If NTSC (J) AREA/NTSC AREA has been selected
Item Description
SYSTEM Set the frame frequency.
Setting
60I
a)
30P b)
23.9P
c) a) More precisely 59.94I.
b) More precisely 29.97P.
c) More precisely 23.98P.
If PAL AREA has been selected
Item Description
SYSTEM Set the frame frequency.
Setting
50I
25P
8
Refer to steps
5
and
6
, and set the recording format and other items as required.
Setting the Area of Use and the Frame Frequency
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Setting the Date and Time of the Internal Clock
To cancel the setting
Before executing step
6
, select ESC and press the MENU knob.
All the settings so far made are discarded and the TIME/
DATE page appears again.
You can set the date and time of the internal clock. The date and time set here are reflected in timecode.
(How to select an item in the menu screen: Turn the
MENU knob to move the b
mark to the desired item.)
1
Display the TIME/DATE page of the OPERATION menu, and press the MENU knob.
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu
?020 TIME/DATE TOP
ADJUST : EXEC
HOUR : 12
MIN : 55
SEC : 58
YEAR : 00
MONTH : 07
DAY : 31
2
Select ADJUST, and press the MENU knob.
The TIME ADJUST screen appears.
3
Select a desired setting item, and press the MENU knob.
You can set the following items in the TIME ADJUST screen.
Item
HOUR
MIN
SEC
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
Description
Sets the hour value.
Sets the minutes value.
Sets the seconds value.
Sets the year.
Sets the month.
Sets the day.
4
Turn the MENU knob to select the desired setting, and press the MENU knob.
5
Repeat steps
3
and
4
until you have set all of the desired items.
6
When you are finished making settings, select OK, and press the MENU knob.
The internal clock is set with the date and time set in steps
3
to
5
. The TIME/DATE page of the
OPERATION menu appears again. The time set in the
TIME ADJUST screen is displayed.
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Setting the Date and Time of the Internal Clock
Preparing the Lens
Mounting the Lens
First power off the unit, and then mount the lens using the following procedure.
(To mount a
1
/
2
-inch type lens, carry out steps
1
to
3
.)
For information about using the lens, refer to the operating instructions for the lens.
3
Lens mount securing rubber
Note
Connecting the lens cable to the LENS connector when the camcorder is powered may cause a malfunction of the camcorder or the lens. Before connecting the lens cable, be sure to check that the camcorder is powered off.
5
Secure the lens cable with the cable clamps.
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
If the focus is not precisely correct at the telephoto and wide-angle ends of zoom operations, adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the lens mounting flange plane to the focusing plane).
Once adjusted, no further adjustment is required unless the lens is changed.
When carrying out the adjustment, use the supplied flange focal length adjustment chart as the subject.
Flange focal length adjustment chart (supplied)
5 4 2 1
1
Push the lens locking lever up and remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount.
2
Align the center pin on the lens with the center slot in the lens mount, and insert the lens into the mount.
3
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 above.
Note
Mounting a
2
/
3
-inch type lens requires a
2
/
3
-inch type lens mount adaptor.
4
If a
2
/
3
-inch type lens has been mounted, connect the lens cable to the LENS connector.
Approx. 3 m
Note
If you use a subject with insufficient contrast, or move the camera or subject during adjustment, this will cause an adjustment error.
Carrying out the adjustment
When using the VCL-719BXS Auto Focus Lens
With the VCL-719BXS lens supplied with the PDW-
F335K, zoom and focus operations automatically adjust the flange focal length.
Preparing the Lens
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Flange focal length adjustment button
Focus ring Zoom ring
MACRO
ON
FOCUS
OFF
M A
PUSH
AF
SERVO MANU.
ZOOM
ZOOM switch Auto focus indicator
1
Open the iris, position the supplied flange focal length adjustment chart approximately 3 meters away from the camera, and arrange the lighting to obtain a satisfactory video output.
2
Set the ZOOM switch to SERVO (power zoom mode).
3
Hold down the flange focal length adjustment button for 3 seconds.
The auto focus indicator flashes orange, and the flange focal length adjustment starts.
During adjustment
The auto focus indicator flashes alternately orange and green.
The message “AUTO FB EXECUTING
”
appears on the viewfinder screen.
If the adjustment completes correctly
The auto focus indicator goes off, and the message on the viewfinder screen changes to “FB: OK
”.
If the flange focal length adjustment does not complete correctly
The auto focus indicator lights red.
Check the subject and lighting conditions, and repeat the adjustment.
When using a non-auto focus lens
Read the instruction manual for the lens in use as well.
1
Set the iris to manual.
2
Open the iris, position the supplied flange focal length adjustment chart approximately 3 meters away from the camera, and arrange the lighting to obtain a satisfactory video output.
3
Loosen the fixing screws on the F.f or F.B ring (flange focal length adjustment ring).
4
Use manual or power zoom to set the lens to telephoto.
5
Point the camera at the chart by turning the focus ring and focus on the chart.
6
Set the zoom ring to wide angle.
7
Turn the F.f or F.B ring until the chart is in focus, being careful not to disturb the focus ring.
8
Repeat steps
4
to
7
until the chart stays in focus ring.
9
Tighten the F.f or F.B ring fixing screws.
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Preparing the Lens
Adjusting the Viewfinder
Depending on the eyesight of the operator — whether longsighted or shortsighted — the optimal position of the viewfinder image varies. Adjusting brightness, contrast, and so on, improves the visibility of the viewfinder screen.
Although these adjustments may make the viewfinder image clearer, they have no effect on the output video signal from the camcorder.
• Be sure to power off this unit before plugging the viewfinder connector into the VF connector on this unit.
If the connector is plugged in while the power is on, the viewfinder may not operate correctly.
• Make sure that the viewfinder connector is pushed fully into the VF connector on the unit. If the connector is not firmly connected, the image may break up, or the tally light may not operate properly.
For details, contact your Sony dealer.
Detaching the Viewfinder
Remove any microphone from the viewfinder beforehand.
1
Power off this unit, then unplug the viewfinder connector from the VF connector.
VF connector
Adjusting the Viewfinder Position
To adjust the viewfinder left-to-right position, loosen the left-to-right positioning ring, and to adjust the front-toback position, loosen the front-to-back positioning knob.
Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring
2
Loosen the viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring
1
, and with the stopper raised
2
, detach the viewfinder
3
.
Stopper
Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring
1
2
3
Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob
Note
When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera
(or the camcorder) with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire.
Adjusting the Eyepiece Focus and the Screen (Brightness, Contrast, and Outline Emphasis)
BRIGHT control
Eyepiece focusing ring
CONTRAST control
To attach the viewfinder
Reverse the detaching procedure. (Note that it is not necessary to raise the stopper.)
Note
Note the following points when mounting the viewfinder.
PEAKING control
OUTPUT/DCC switch
Adjusting the Viewfinder
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To adjust the eyepiece focus
First focus the image with the lens, then adjust the eyepiece focusing knob or eyepiece focusing ring to get the clearest viewfinder image for your eyesight.
The visual adjustment range is
–
3.5D to +0.4D.
You can change the adjustment range by installing an exchange part. The adjustment range after the exchange is
–
3.6D to
–
0.8D, or
–
2.8D to +2.0D.
Contact a Sony service representative for more information about exchange parts.
To adjust contrast and brightness
Carry out these adjustments with the color bars displayed.
1
Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to the BARS position.
The color bars appear on the viewfinder screen.
2
Watching the color bars, turn the CONTRAST and
BRIGHT controls to adjust the contrast and brightness.
3
Return the OUTPUT/DCC switch to its original position.
To adjust the outline emphasis
You can rotate the PEAKING control to adjust the peaking, H detail, and V detail of the image in the viewfinder. These adjustments strengthen the outlines of the image in the viewfinder, making it easier to focus the camera.
Menu settings allow you to adjust peaking only with the
PEAKING control, and to adjust H detail and V detail separately.
For details, see “Setting the Viewfinder Screen Display” on page 139.
VF Cable
Guide plate
Fixing ring a) Supplied with the Accessory Shoe Kit
Shoe
a)
Stopper screw
a)
Attaching a 5-inch Electronic
Viewfinder
You can attach an optional DXF-51 (5-inch) Electronic
Viewfinder. To attach it, an Accessory Shoe Kit (service part number: A-8274-968-B) is required.
For details, contact your Sony dealer.
Remove the cover of the grip, and attach the shoe and stopper screw of the Accessory Shoe Kit.
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Adjusting the Viewfinder
Using the Shoulder Strap
1
Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting.
Adjusting the Shoulder
Pad Position
You can shift the shoulder pad backward or forward by up to 35 mm (1
7
/
16
inches). This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder.
g
1,3
Clip
Pull up the strap to lock the fitting.
2
Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the other side of the grip in the same way as in step
1
.
Bottom of the camcorder
2
Shoulder pad
1
Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad.
2
Slide the shoulder pad backward or forward until it is in the most convenient position.
3
Bring down the lever to lock the shoulder pad in the selected position.
To remove the shoulder strap
g
Pull in the direction of the arrow while pressing here.
Using the Shoulder Strap / Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position
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Mounting on a Tripod Using a Video Light
First fit the VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod, then mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.
VCT-U14 Tripod
Adaptor
Tripod
Slide the camcorder forward along the slot, until it clicks firmly into place.
Model name space
Note
The camcorder cannot be mounted on a tripod adaptor with one of the following indications in the model name space, as shown in the above illustration. Use the appropriate tripod adaptor.
• “VCT-U14” only
• “VCT-U14-B”
• “VCT-U14-D”
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).
• If you connect the video light to the LIGHT 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 the VDR operation.
• The output of the LIGHT connector on the camcorder is controlled to 12 V even when the camcorder is supplied with 12 V or more power (through the DC IN connector or battery pack). The brightness or color temperature of the light will not change according to voltage increase.
Notes
• Do not use a video light with power consumption of over
50 W.
• 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 under 12 V.
To remove the tripod
To attach the video light
Fit the video light to the accessory fitting shoe on the camcorder grip, and connect the video light cable to the
LIGHT connector.
Note
The accessory fitting shoe on this unit is of the
1
/
4
-inch tapped hole type. If you want to replace this with a slidetype shoe, contact your Sony dealer.
Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow.
Note
After removing the camcorder, if the tripod adaptor pin has not returned to its original position, hold down the red button and move the lever in the direction of the arrow to return the pin to its original position. It is not possible to mount a camcorder with the pin left out.
Pin
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Mounting on a Tripod / Using a Video Light
Preparing the Audio Input
System
To use the microphone detached from the camcorder
You can use the supplied microphone detached from the camcorder.
Using the Supplied Microphone
1
Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp.
Clamp of the microphone holder
Connect to the MIC IN connector.
AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switches
Set the AUDIO IN switch for the channel on which you want to record the audio to FRONT
(for CH-1/CH-2) or F (for CH-3/CH-4).
Note
When using the supplied microphone with an extension cable, always use an external power supply type cable.
2
Place the microphone in the microphone holder.
Tighten the screw.
Close the microphone holder.
Place the microphone in the holder so that “UP” is at the top.
3
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 (for CH-1/CH-2) or F (for CH-
3/CH-4).
Using an External Microphone
You can connect up to two external monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, using a CAC-12
Microphone Holder (not supplied).
The following is the procedure for attaching an electret condenser microphone such as the ECM-673/674/678.
1
Remove the fixing screws for external microphone holder.
2
Attach the CAC-12 Microphone Holder.
Screws removed in step
1
CAC-12
Connect to the MIC IN connector.
Preparing the Audio Input System
43
3
Open the CAC-12 and remove the microphone adaptor.
When attaching an ECM-673/674/678, use the microphone adaptor supplied with the ECM-673/674/
678.
Monaural microphone
Open the CAC-12.
Loosen the screw.
Microphone adaptor
4
Place an external microphone (electret condenser microphone such as the ECM-673/674/678) in the
CAC-12.
Close the CAC-12.
m
Tighten the screw.
ECM-673/674/678 or similar microphone
AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switches to AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connector
7
Switch the input level to match the sensitivity of the microphone used.
Switch the input level by changing the REAR MIC
REF setting on the AUDIO-1 page of the
MAINTENANCE menu (factory default setting is –60 dB).
For more details, see page 119.
Notes
• If the input level on this unit is not at an appropriate setting for the microphone sensitivity, loud sounds may be distorted, and the signal-to-noise ratio may be affected.
• In order for the AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 connectors on the camcorder to be able to provide a phantom 48 V power supply, female XLR connectors (3-pin) are fitted.
If the microphone cable has a female connector, use an adaptor.
• When you detach a CAC-12 Microphone Holder once you have attached to the camcorder, be careful not to lose the two screws fixing the CAC-12 (in step
1
). After detaching the CAC-12, be sure to put the two screws back into their original places.
5
Connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN
CH-1 or CH-2 connector.
6
Set the switches as follows.
• Set the AUDIO IN input selection switch as indicated below, depending on the type of microphone used.
-
When using a microphone with an internal power supply
, set it to MIC (center).
-
When using a microphone with an external power supply
, set it to MIC +48V ON (right).
• Set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4) switch for the channel to which the microphone is connected to REAR (for CH-1/CH-2) or R (for CH-
3/CH-4).
Attaching a UHF Synthesized Tuner
You can record sound by using a wireless microphone system consisting of the following.
• WRT-804/807S UHF Wireless Microphone
• WRT-822/824 UHF Synthesized Transmitter
• WRR-855/861/862 UHF Synthesized Tuner
Note
For the power source of this wireless microphone system, use Sony lithium-ion battery packs.
For details on using the wireless microphone system, see the operating instructions for the microphone and tuner.
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Preparing the Audio Input System
To attach a WRR-855
1
Open the cover of the WRR connector.
WRR connector
2
Set the power switch of the WRR-855 to ON, and set
MUTING to ON or OFF.
This enables the WRR-855 power to be turned on and off with the camcorder POWER switch.
3
Insert the WRR-855 into the CA-WR855.
1
Use a Phillips type screwdriver to tighten the four screws placed in the tuner fitting as illustrated below.
Note
Check that the four screws are firmly tightened.
2
Loosen the adjustment screws of the tuner fitting.
3
Adjust the tuner fitting position for a BP-GL95/
GL65/L60S/L80S Battery Pack to be attached, and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position.
4
Attach the mount plate supplied with the WRR-
861/862.
BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S
Fasten the screws
(supplied with the WRR-855).
Adjustment screws
Mount plate (supplied with WRR-861/862)
4
Engage the V-shaped plate on the back of the
CA-WR855 with the V-groove on the battery attachment shoe, and then slide the CA-WR855 down until it connects to the WRR connector.
Back of the camcorder
Phillips type screwdriver
2
Attach the battery pack.
For details about attaching the battery pack, see
“Using a Battery Pack” on page 33.
3
Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting.
WRR-861/862
CA-WR855
5
Set the AUDIO IN switch to WIRELESS (for CH-1/
CH-2) or W (for CH-3/CH-4).
To attach a WRR-861/862 (When using a
BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Battery Pack)
1
Attach a WRR tuner fitting (not supplied, service part number: A-8278-057-B) to the back of the camcorder.
For details about the WRR tuner fitting (service part number: A-8278-057-B), contact your Sony dealer.
4
Connect the tuner power cord to the DC OUT connector of the camcorder, and the audio output cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector.
5
Set the switches as follows.
Preparing the Audio Input System
45
• Set the AUDIO IN input selection switch to MIC for the channel to which the audio output cable is connected.
• Set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4) switch for the channel to which the audio output cable is connected to REAR (for CH-1/CH-2) or R (for CH-
3/CH-4).
Connecting Line Input Audio
Equipment
1
Connect an audio mixer or other external audio system component to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connector as shown below.
AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2) switch:
Set to REAR.
AUDIO IN
FRONT
WIRELESS
REAR
AUDIO IN input selection switch:
Set to LINE.
LINE
+48V ON
MIC
Connecting the Remote
Control Unit
Connecting the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit enables remote control of the principal camera and VDR functions.
Connecting the remote control unit to the REMOTE connector (8-pin) automatically puts the camcorder into remote control mode. If you disconnect the remote control unit, the remote control mode is cancelled.
Refer to the RM-B150/B750 Operation Manual for the maximum cable length for connections between the camcorder and the RM-B150/B750.
RM-B150/B750
REMOTE connector
Remote control cable
AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connector to audio mixer, etc.
2
Set the AUDIO IN input selection switch to LINE for the channel to which the external audio equipment is connected.
Selection of the recording audio input
Set the AUDIO IN (CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4) switch for the channel to which the audio device is connected to
REAR (for CH-1/CH-2) or R (for CH-3/CH-4).
Note
Before connecting/disconnecting the remote control unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the camcorder
POWER switch.
Camcorder switch functions when the remote control unit is connected
Connecting the remote control unit disables the following switches on the camcorder.
• GAIN switch
• OUTPUT/DCC switch
• WHITE BAL switch
• AUTO W/B BAL switch
• SHUTTER switch
Paint adjustment when the remote control unit is connected
The settings of the paint adjustment that were in effect the last time the remote control unit was used are recalled.
When the monitor is connected to the remote control unit
The MONITOR connector (BNC type) of the RM-B150/
B750 outputs the same signal as that from the VIDEO
OUT connector on the camcorder.
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Use the black cable supplied with the RM-B150/B750 to connect the monitor to the MONITOR connector on the
RM-B150/B750.
The camcorder does not have a function to output test signals.
Even when TEST is selected using the output signal selection switch (button) of the remote control unit, the test signal is not output from the MONITOR connector.
effective. Thus the camcorder will return to the settings that were in effect before the remote control unit was connected.
1)
Absolute value rotational controls:
The data corresponding to the angular position of controls is output. Rotational controls for which the data corresponding to the amount of their rotation is output are called relative value controls.
2)
Absolute value switches:
Like toggle switches or slide switches (except momentary switches), the switches (or knobs) whose positions must coincide with their functions are called absolute value switches.
When the remote control unit is disconnected from the camcorder
The camcorder settings return to the settings in effect before the remote control unit was connected.
Structure of the paint adjustment data
The non-volatile memory of the camcorder used for storing paint adjustment data consists of two regions as shown below: one is the “independent data region” that is used when a remote control unit is not connected, and the other is the “remote control data region” that is used when a remote control unit is connected. Paint adjustment data is automatically selected and output to the camera section depending on whether or not a remote control unit such as the RM-B150 is connected.
Non-volatile memory
Setup menu of the camcorder
RM-B150
Independent data region
MASTER BLACK
MASTER GAMMA
KNEE POINT
DETAIL LEVEL
R/B GAIN
R/B BLACK
Remote control data region
MASTER BLACK
MASTER GAMMA
KNEE POINT
DETAIL LEVEL
R/B GAIN
R/B BLACK
Hardware of the camera section
RM-B150 connected
RM-B150 not connected
Thus, when a remote control unit is connected to the camcorder, the effective data region is switched to the
“remote control data region” and the settings of the paint adjustment that were in effect the last time the remote control unit was used are recalled.
The settings of the absolute value rotational controls
1)
and absolute value switches
2)
are overwritten by those on the remote control unit after the remote control unit is connected.
When the remote control unit is disconnected from the camcorder, the “independent data region” becomes
Connecting the Remote Control Unit
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liquid crystal display monitor with a 75
Ω
coaxial cable
(not supplied).
Note
Production of some of the peripherals and related devices described in this chapter has been discontinued. For advice about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative.
Using an i.LINK Connection
Using the (i.LINK) DV OUT S400 connector, you can connect external equipment to the camcorder.
Video recorded in the MPEG HD format is downconverted to the DVCAM format and output from the
(i.LINK) DV OUT S400 connector.
For connections using FAM (file access mode), see “File
Connecting an External Video
Monitor
When using a Sony liquid crystal display monitor, make the connections as follows.
PDW-F335
to VIDEO OUT connector to VIDEO OUT Y/P
B
/P
R
connector
2 75
Ω
coaxial cable
1
Component video cable to RGB/COMPONENT input connector to LINE A/B input connector
LMD-9030 liquid crystal display monitor
a
To check an analog HD/SD (NTSC/PAL) signal
Connect the VIDEO OUT Y/P
B
/P
R
connectors of this unit and the RGB/COMPONENT input connectors of the
LMD-9030 liquid crystal display monitor with a component video cable (not supplied).
The signal output from the VIDEO OUT Y/P
B
/P
R connectors can be switched with COMPONENT OUT on the OUTPUT page of the OPERATION menu. For more
Note
It is not possible to add text information or markers to the
HDSDI output.
b
To check an SD (NTSC/PAL) signal
Connect the VIDEO OUT connector of this unit and the
LINE A or LINE B input connector of the LMD-9030
Settings required for an i.LINK connection i.LINK MODE setting
Set the method of connection between this unit and an external device. On the OUTPUT page of the
OPERATION menu, set i.LINK MODE to AV/C (Audio/
Video Control). (The factory default setting is AV/C.)
Make the i.LINK AUDIO OUT setting depending on the connected device.
i.LINK AUDIO OUT setting
Set the audio output channels for the (i.LINK) DV OUT
S400 connector. On the AUDIO-2 page of the
MAINTENANCE menu, set i.LINK AUDIO OUT to one of the following. (The factory default setting is “2CH”.)
2CH:
Output channels 1 and 2 (16 bits, 48 ksps)
4CH:
Output channels 1 to 4 (12 bits, 32 ksps)
Note
When the scan mode is 23.98P, video, audio, or timecode output via the i.LINK connection may not be continuous.
Using the camcorder as a feeder
To copy digitally from the camcorder to the VTR without the editing function
Using an i.LINK cable (DV cable) to connect a digital video cassette recorder with an i.LINK connector to the camcorder, digital copy of video and audio can be carried out.
Example of connection
PDW-F335
External VTR
DSR-1800A/1800AP/
45/45P, etc.
i.LINK cable
(DV cable)
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1
Make the following settings to prepare the external
VTR.
• Set REC MODE to the same recording mode as that of the camcorder.
• When the recording mode is set to DVCAM, select either DF or NDF.
• Set AUDIO MODE to either 4-channel or 2-channel mode, according to the disc that is played on the camcorder.
2
Pause recording on the external VTR.
3
Play the disc on the camcorder.
4
Check the playback on the camcorder, and when playback reaches the scene that you want to record, start recording again on the external VTR.
The copy to the external VTR starts.
5
When copy to the external VTR is finished, stop playback of the disc on the camcorder.
For details about external VTR operations, see the instruction manual supplied with the external VTR.
To control the camcorder from a VTR with editing function
By connecting a VTR with an i.LINK connector to the
(i.LINK) DV OUT S400 connector of the camcorder using an i.LINK cable (DV cable), you can control playback and recording on the camcorder and perform cut editing and digital copy.
Example of connection
PDW-F335
To control the camcorder from a nonlinear editing system
Using the i.LINK cable (DV cable), you can transfer video and audio signals to a nonlinear editing system from the camcorder. Editing software that supports the selected recording format (DVCAM) must be used.
Example of connection
PDW-F335
Laptop computer
i.LINK cable
(DV cable)
A computer in which editing software supporting the DVCAM format is installed
Operate the computer to set up the nonlinear editing software.
For details, see the software’s manual.
Notes
• Video edited using a nonlinear editing system cannot be recorded to disc on this camcorder via an i.LINK cable
(DV cable).
• When a disc with non-continuous timecode recorded is subjected to video capturing on a nonlinear editing system, the capturing precision may not be frame accurate.
External VTR
i.LINK cable
(DV cable)
DSR-2000A/2000AP, etc.
When using the DSR-2000A/2000AP, press the i.LINK button on the remote control setting section of the VTR.
Note
To use the automatic copying function of the DSR-2000A/
2000AP, it is necessary to set the recording format of the camcorder to DVCAM on the FORMAT page of the
OPERATION menu.
For details on the external VTR, see the instruction manual supplied with the external VTR.
Connections for Using the PDZ-1
To use the supplied PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software, connect the computer on which PDZ-1 is installed to this unit in FAM (file access mode).
For details of the connection, see
For details of PDZ-1, see
Browsing Software” on page 99.
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