Appendix. Sony PDW-F335 K, PDW-F335L, PDW-F335 L

Appendix

Important Notes on

Operation

Use and Storage

Do not subject the unit to severe shocks

The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped.

Do not cover the unit while operating

Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build-up.

After use

Always turn off the POWER switch.

Before storing the camcorder for a long period

Remove the battery pack.

Shipping

• Remove the disc before transporting the unit.

• If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other transportation service, pack it in the shipping carton of the unit.

Care of the unit

Remove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the lenses or optical filters using a blower.

If the body of the unit is dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth.

In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in a little neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or thinners, as these may cause discoloration or other damage to the finish of the unit.

In the event of operating problems

If you should experience problems with the unit, contact your Sony dealer.

Use and storage locations

Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places.

• In excessive heat or cold (operating temperature range:

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F))

Remember that in summer in warm climates the temperature inside a car with the windows closed can easily exceed 50°C (122°F).

• In damp or dusty locations

• Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain

• Locations subject to violent vibration

• Near strong magnetic fields

• Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong electromagnetic fields.

• In direct sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods

To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable communications devices

The use of portable telephones and other communications devices near this unit can result in malfunctions and interference with audio and video signals.

It is recommended that the portable communications devices near this unit be powered off.

Note on laser beams

Laser beams may damage the CCDs.

If you shoot a scene that includes a laser beam, be careful not to let the laser beam be directed into the lens of the camera.

Use at a high temperature

If the unit is used at a high temperature, white flecks may appear on the screen.

Fitting the zoom lens

It is important to fit the lens correctly, as otherwise damage may result. Be sure to refer to the section

“Mounting the

Lens” on page 37

.

Viewfinder

• Do not leave the unit with the eyepiece pointing directly at the sun.

The eyepiece lens can concentrate the sun’s rays and melt the interior of the viewfinder.

• Do not use the viewfinder close to strong magnetic fields. This can cause picture distortion.

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About the LCD panels

LCD panels are manufactured with extremely highprecision technology that yields effective pixel rates of

99.99% or higher. However, very rarely, one or more pixels may be permanently dark or permanently lit in white, red, blue, or green.

This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Such pixels have no effect on the recorded data, and the unit may be used with confidence even if they are present.

Phenomena Specific to CCD Image

Sensors

The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensors.

They do not indicate malfunctions.

White flecks

Although the CCD image sensors are produced with highprecision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc.

This is related to the principle of CCD image sensors and is not a malfunction.

The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases:

• when operating at a high environmental temperature

• when you have raised the master gain (sensitivity)

• when operating in Slow-Shutter mode

This problem may be alleviated by automatic black balance adjustment

(see page 56)

.

Vertical smear

When an extremely bright object, such as a strong spotlight or flashlight, is being shot, vertical tails may be produced on the screen, or the image may be distorted.

Monitor screen

Vertical tails shown on the image.

Condensation

If you move the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may form on the optical pickup. Then, if the camcorder is operated in this state, recording and playback may not be performed properly.

Do the following to prevent this from happening.

• When you move or operate the camcorder in an environment where condensation may form, be sure to insert a disc in advance and close the disc compartment lid.

• Whenever you turn on the POWER switch, check that the HUMID indicator does not appear on the LCD monitor. If it appears, wait until it disappears before inserting a disc.

Bright object (e.g. strong spotlight, strong reflected light, flashlight, the sun)

Aliasing

When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker.

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Important Notes on Operation

Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder Before

Shooting

Check the functions of the camcorder before setting out for a shooting session, preferably by operating the camcorder together with a color video monitor.

Preparations for testing

1

Attach a fully charged battery pack.

2

Set the POWER switch to ON and check that the

HUMID indicator does not appear and that the remaining battery capacity indicator ( x ) shows at least five segments.

• If the HUMID indicator appears, wait until it disappears

(see page 166)

.

• If the remaining battery capacity indicator does not show at least five segments, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

3

Check that there are no obstructions near the disc compartment, and then press the EJECT button to open the disc compartment lid.

4

After confirming that the disc is not write-protected, load the disc and close the disc compartment lid.

Testing the Camera

Set the switches and selectors as follows.

Iris: A (auto)

Zoom: SERVO/MANU.

VDR SAVE/STBY: SAVE

GAIN: Set as low as possible

OUTPUT/DCC: BARS

WHITE BAL: A or B

Testing the viewfinder

1

Adjust the position of the viewfinder.

2

Check that the color bars are displayed on the viewfinder screen, and adjust the BRIGHT,

CONTRAST, and PEAKING controls to give the best color bar display.

3

Check the following points in the listed order.

• The menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen.

• Turn the MENU knob and check that the menu page changes to the next page.

• Press the MENU knob and check that settings of each item of the selected page are displayed.

• Turn the MENU knob and check that the b

mark moves within the page.

• Press the MENU knob and check that the b

mark placed before the item changes to a z

mark and the z

mark placed before the setting of the item changes to a ? mark.

• Turn the MENU knob and check that the setting of the selected item changes.

4

Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM, and change the FILTER selector position in the sequence of 1 t

2 t

3 t

4.

Check that the FILTER indicator on the viewfinder screen displays the correct numbers.

5

Move the SHUTTER switch from ON to SEL repeatedly, and check that the shutter setting changes on the viewfinder screen.

6

Pointing the camera at a suitable subject, focus the camera and check the picture on the viewfinder screen.

7

Set both of the AUDIO IN switches to FRONT, and check that when sound is input to a microphone connected to the MIC IN connector on the front of the camcorder, the audio level indicators appear on the viewfinder screen.

8

Check that setting the ZEBRA button to ON and OFF makes the zebra pattern appear and disappear on the viewfinder screen.

Note

The results of checking in steps

3

to

8

may not be as expected, depending on the settings relating to the viewfinder display function. In this case, set the desired items on the VF DISP 1 and VF DISP 2 pages of the

OPERATION menu.

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For details, see “Selecting the Display Items” on page 137.

Testing the iris and zoom functions

1

Set the zoom to automatic zoom mode and check that the power zoom operates correctly.

2

Set the zoom to manual zoom mode and check the zoom functions manually. Turn the manual zoom lever from the telephoto position to the wide-angle position to check that the picture changes depending on the lever position.

3

Set the IRIS switch on the lens to A (auto) and point the camera at objects of different brightness. Check that the automatic iris adjustment operates correctly.

4

Set the IRIS switch on the lens to M (manual) and check that turning the iris ring manually adjusts the iris correctly.

5

Set the IRIS switch on the lens back to A (auto) and check the following points when the GAIN switch is moved from L to M to H.

• For objects of the same brightness, the iris is adjusted to correspond to the change in setting.

• The gain indicator on the viewfinder screen changes to correspond to the change in setting.

6

When a lens with extender is mounted, set the lens extender lever to the 2x position and check that auto iris functions correctly.

Testing the VDR

Continuously carry out the procedures from “(1) Testing the recording and playback functions” to “(6) Checking the user bit and timecode functions” described below.

(1) Testing the recording and playback functions

1

Using the following buttons in the LCD monitor, display the text information.

DISPLAY/EXPAND button:

CHAR

COUNTER/CHAPTER button:

COUNTER

BRIGHT button:

adjustment of backlight brightness

2

Set the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to PRESET, and set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN to R-RUN.

3

Press the REC button and check the following points.

• The time counter indication in the LCD monitor changes.

• The REC indicator in the viewfinder is on.

4

Press the REC button again.

Check that recording stops and that the REC indicator in the viewfinder goes off.

5

Repeat the checks of steps

3

and

4

, this time using the

REC button on the lens.

Press the RESET button and check that the indication in the time counter display section of the LCD monitor is reset to “00:00:00:00”.

6

Press the F REV button and check that fast reverse playback is performed. Next, press the PLAY/PAUSE button and check that normal playback is performed.

7

Press the STOP button and check that playback stops.

Next, press the F FWD button and check that fast forward playback is performed.

8

Press the STOP button again, then press the PREV button.

Check that the image of the beginning of the current or previous clip is displayed.

9

Press the NEXT button, and check that the image of the beginning of the next clip is displayed.

(2) Testing the automatic audio level adjusting functions

1

Set both AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 switches to

FRONT.

2

Set both AUDIO SELECT (CH-1 and CH-2) switches to AUTO.

3

Set both AUDIO IN CH-3 and CH-4 switches to F

(FRONT).

4

Aim the microphone connected to the MIC IN connector at a suitable sound source.

Check that the level indications for channels 1 to 4 correspond to the sound level, respectively.

(3) Testing the manual audio level adjusting functions

1

Set both AUDIO IN CH-1 and CH-2 switches to

FRONT.

2

Turn the MIC LEVEL control.

Check that the channel-1 and -2 audio level meters on the LCD monitor shows no segment when you fully turn the control counterclockwise as seen from the camcorder front.

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Maintenance

(4) Testing the earphone and speaker

1

Turn the MONITOR knob and check that the speaker volume changes accordingly.

2

Connect an earphone to the front or rear EARPHONE jack.

Check that the speaker sound is cut off and that you can hear the sound from the microphone in the earphone.

3

Turn the MONITOR knob and check that the earphone volume changes accordingly.

(5) Testing external microphones

1

Connect external microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-

1 and CH-2 connectors.

2

Set the input selection switches as follows.

• If the connected microphone is of the internal power supply type, set the switch to OFF.

• If the connected microphone is of the external power supply type, set the switch to +48V.

3

Set the AUDIO IN switches to REAR.

4

Aim the microphones at a sound source.

5

Check that the audio level meters in the LCD monitor, and the audio level indications in the viewfinder change with the volume of the sound.

(6) Checking the user bit and timecode functions

1

Set the user bits as required.

For the operation, see “To set the user bits” on page 64.

2

Set the timecode.

For the operation, see “To set the timecode” on page 63.

3

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

4

Press the REC button, and check that recording starts and that the timecode indication in the time counter display section changes.

5

Press the REC button again, and check that recording stops and that the timecode indication stops changing.

6

Set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch to F-RUN, and check that the timecode indication starts changing again and continues to change even when you restart recording and stop recording again.

7

Set the COUNTER/CHAPTER button to U-BIT, and check that the user bits data that was set is displayed.

Maintenance

Cleaning the viewfinder

Use a dust blower to clean the CRT screen and mirror inside the viewfinder barrel.

Clean the lens and protecting filter with a commercially available lens cleaner.

Note About the Battery Terminal

The battery terminal of this unit (the connector for battery packs and AC adaptors) is a consumable part.

The unit may not operate properly if the pins of the battery terminal are bent or deformed by shock or vibrations, or if they become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use.

If you notice bending, deformation, or surface corrosion, contact your dealer or a Sony service representative as soon as possible to have the battery terminal replaced.

Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime.

Contact your dealer or a Sony service representative for more information about inspections.

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Operation Warnings

When a problem occurs at power on or during operation, a warning is given by one of the following.

• Warning indicators in the status display on the LCD monitor

• WARNING indicators, and audible warnings from the speaker and earphones

• Indicators on the viewfinder

The volume of the audible warnings can be adjusted with the ALARM knob. Set the ALARM knob to the minimum position to suppress the sound.

Status display on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder screen

Warning indication

WARNING indicator

: Continuous

Warning sound

Continuous beep

: 1 flash/s

: 4 flashes/s

1 beep/s

4 beeps/s

E**-**

1)

MEM Full!

Drive Busy!

ILL.REC!

Disc Error!

2)

2)

2)

2)

2)

2)

2)

2)

Indicators in the viewfinder

Problem VDR operation Action to take

REC/

TALLY

BATT

: Continuous

: 1 flash/s

: 4 flashes/s

–

2)

2)

2)

2)

–

–

–

–

Recording error

Recording stops.

Shockproof memory overflow

A clip has been saved to the unit's internal temporary memory but not written to the disc, because of vibrations or some other problem.

Recording continuous but may be substandard.

Check that recording to the disc is possible, and continue recording.

Protect the unit from shocks and vibration.

Reduce vibrations as far as possible, and wait until the

ACCESS indicator goes out.

Input sync error

Recording continuous but may be substandard.

Turn off the power and contact your

Sony dealer. (This indication may be given momentarily when a GENLOCK signal is connected or disconnected, but this does not indicate a problem.)

A disc defect was detected.

Turn off the power and consult your

Sony dealer.

Recording continues, avoiding the defect, but may be substandard.

If defects are detected repeatedly, exchange the disc.

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Operation Warnings

Status display on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder screen

Warning indication

HUMID!

Before Full

2)

Near MAX #

DISC

FULL!

4)

MAX # Clips

LOW

BATT!

2)

BATT

EMPTY!

High TEMP!

ACC Sensor!

Skew Sensor

WARNING indicator

Warning sound

Indicators in the viewfinder

Problem VDR operation Action to take

: Continuous

Continuous beep

: 1 flash/s

: 4 flashes/s

1 beep/s

4 beeps/s

2)

2)

2)

4)

2)

3)

4)

REC/

TALLY

BATT

: Continuous

: 1 flash/s

: 4 flashes/s

2)

–

2)

(only when recording the 300th clip)

4)

4)

–

–

–

Condensation on the optical pickup.

Recording/playback continues but stops when an error occurs on the drive.

Stop recording/ playback, turn off the power, then turn it on again, and wait until the HUMID indicator disappears.

Disc almost full.

Nine or fewer clips remain until the upper limit of 300 recorded clips is reached.

Disc full.

Operation continues.

Operation continues.

Recording stops.

Be prepared to change the disc.

Be prepared to change the disc.

Change the disc.

4)

5)

1) Asterisks (*) are replaced by digits in the display.

2) During recording

3) During playback, fast forward, fast reverse, or stop

4) During recording pause

5) During recording or pause

4)

For details about the warning displays and alarm messages on the viewfinder, see the next item.

4)

5)

–

–

–

The upper limit of 300 recorded clips has been reached.

Cannot record.

Battery almost exhausted.

Operation continues.

Battery exhausted.

Operation stops.

Internal temperature high.

Internal drive sensor error

Operation continues.

Operation continues.

Change the disc.

Change the battery.

Change the battery.

Power the unit off and move it to a cool place.

Protect the unit from shock and vibrations, turn off the power, and contact your Sony dealer.

Operation/alarm messages

An operation or alarm message is displayed in the

operation/alarm message display area

(see page 31)

of the viewfinder screen.

Operation/alarm message

INTERVAL **M**S

Meaning

Indicates the camera is in the

Interval Rec mode. **M**S indicates the shooting interval.

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Operation/alarm message

LOW LIGHT

Meaning

Appears, depending on the setting, to indicate the subject illumination is inadequate.

HIGH TEMPERATURE Indicates that temperatures have risen inside the unit. Avoid continued use in this state.

A message for VDR operation is displayed in the setting change and adjustment progress message display area of

the viewfinder screen

(see page 31)

.

Message

ILL. Disc!

ILL. Index!

No FS!

Unknown FS!

No Support!

Meaning and action to take

The disc cannot be used by this unit. Insert another Professional

Disc.

Index file or file system error.

Exchange or format the disc.

FORMAT NG!

Disc Damage

Non AV Full

MAX # Files

DI read err

Read err

DRV ADJ err

Run Salvage

Salvage NG

REC INHI.!

HD 50I/25P

HD 60I/30P

HD 23P Disc

525/60

625/50

2CH×16 Clip

4CH×16 Clip

Index File!

A recorded clip cannot be handled by this unit. Exchange or format the disc.

The disc cannot be used by this unit. Exchange the disc.

The disc cannot be recorded. To record, exchange the disc.

The disc is full. Exchange or format the disc.

The disc was not recognized. Try ejecting the disc and inserting it again. Or exchange the disc.

Salvage processing needs to be done on the disc. To record on the disc, eject the disc, insert it again, and execute salvage processing.

Salvage processing failed.

For

details, see “Handling of Discs

When Recording Does Not End

Normally (Salvage Function)” on page 52

.

The Write Inhibit tab of the disc is in the recording disabled position, or salvage processing needs to be done on the loaded disc. Set the tab to the recording enabled position. Or eject the disc, insert it again, and perform salvage processing.

The loaded disc has a different recording format. Exchange the disc, or change the recording format.

There is an unsupported index file on the disc to which you are trying to record. Exchange or format the disc.

Message

File System

KEY INHI.! a)

ILL. PLAY!

Lid Closed!

Lid Open!

No Clip!

No Disc!

STOP ONCE!

REC mode!

Disc Top!

Disc End!

Formatting!

Recording

No EM Space

EM Full!

SB CLP mode

No SEL List

No List!

No SUB Clip

SUB Clip NG

MAX# SB CLP

CL OVER DUR

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Operation Warnings

Meaning and action to take

There is an unsupported file system on the disc to which you are trying to record. Exchange or format the disc.

Disc operations are not possible when the DC IN connector is not connected and the CA-755 is being used.

An A/V phase error occurred during playback. Stop the disc.

The lid of the disc compartment does not open. Check the lid.

Press the EJECT button to open the lid.

The lid of the disc compartment is not closed. Close it securely.

There are no clips recorded on the disc. Exchange for a recorded disc.

There is no disc loaded. Insert a disc and try the operation again.

The operation is not possible while the disc is being played or recorded. Stop the disc.

The operation is not possible because the disc is at the top or end.

The disc is being automatically formatted. Wait until the format ends.

The unit is writing to the file system. Wait until writing finishes.

Essence marks cannot be inserted.

For details, see

“Recording Shot Marks” on page 67.

Press the SEL/SET button (fourway arrow key) up to clear the

SUB CLIP indicator before carrying out the operation.

No clip list is selected. Create a new clip list, or load a clip list from the disc.

There is no clip list. Create a clip list.

There are no sub clips in the clip list. Register a sub clip, or load another clip list.

The In and Out point positions are invalid. Set correct In and Out points.

The total number of sub clips is over the upper limit (300).

The total duration of sub clips in the current clip list is over the upper limit (24 hours).

Message

FAN Stopped

DR-FAN Stop

Meaning and action to take

The main unit or drive fan has stopped. Avoid use under high temperatures, turn off the power, and contact your Sony dealer.

a) REC INHI.! appears if you attempt to start recording.

Alarm messages during thumbnail search, scene selection, and clip list operations

Alarm messages may appear in the LCD monitor during thumbnail search, scene selection, and clip list operations.

In this case, take the action indicated in the following table.

Message

CANNOT EXPAND

CLIP ANY FURTHER.

Meaning and action to take

The clip cannot be expanded into more blocks.

This appears when the EXPAND button is pressed when the number of block is maximum, or when the duration of an expanded thumbnail is 1 frame.

SELECTED ESSENCE

MARK DOES NOT

EXIST.

The selected essence mark does not exist.

This appears in the essence mark selection screen when the specified essence mark does not exist on the disc.

SUB CLIP IS INVALID.

SET APPROPRIATE

IN/OUT POINTS.

DURATION OF ONE

CLIP LIST MUST BE

LESS THAN 24

HOURS.

NO MORE SUB CLIPS

CAN BE ADDED TO

THE CLIP LIST.

SUB CLIP DOES NOT

EXIST.

The temporal relationship between the specified In and Out points in a

TRIM operation

(see page 93)

is

not correct.

Reset so that the value of the Out point timecode is larger than the value of the In point timecode.

The total duration of the current clip list is greater than 24 hours.

This appears when the total duration of the current clip list exceeds the upper limit of 24 hours as the result of a sub clip

ADD

(see page 89)

operation or a

TRIM operation

(see page 93)

.

The upper limit of sub clips in the current clip list has been exceeded.

This appears when the total duration of the current clip list exceeds the upper limit of 24 hours as the result of a sub clip

ADD

(see page 89)

operation or a

TRIM operation

(see page 93)

.

There are no sub clips in the current clip list.

This appears when an attempt is

made to execute a MOVE

(see page 93)

, TRIM

(see page 93)

,

DELETE

(see page 94)

, or TC

PRESET operation

(see page 95)

with no sub clips in the current clip list.

Message

CLIP LIST DOES NOT

EXIST.

MOVE IS INVALID.

SHOT MARK DOES

NOT EXIST.

REC START CANNOT

BE DELETED.

CLIP IS LOCKED.

ALL CLIPS ARE

LOCKED.

ALL CLIPS ARE

UNLOCKED.

Meaning and action to take

There are no clip lists on the disc.

This appears when an attempt is made to execute a DELETE CLIP

LIST operation

(see page 97)

when there are no clip lists on the disc.

The sub clip cannot be moved.

This appear hen an attempt is made to execute a MOVE operation

(see page 93)

when

there are no sub clip in the current clip list, or when there is only 1.

The specified shot mark has not been recorded.

This appears when an attempt is made to execute a DELETE SHOT

MARK operation on a clip when the specified shot mark has not been recorded for that clip.

REC START cannot be deleted.

This appears when an attempt is made to delete a REC START with a DELETE SHOT MARK operation. DELETE SHOT MARK can delete only SHOT MARK1 and

SHOT MARK2.

The clip is locked.

This appears when an attempt is made to delete a clip, set the clip thumbnail, or delete a shot mark when the clip is locked.

All clips are locked.

This appears when an attempt is made to execute a LOCK ALL

CLIPS operation when all clips are already locked.

All clips are unlocked.

This appears when an attempt is made to execute an UNLOCK ALL

CLIPS operation when all clips are already unlocked.

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Troubleshooting

You can use this chart to establish possible causes of an apparent problem; always double-check before sending the camcorder for repair. If a problem persists, contact your Sony dealer.

Symptoms

The camcorder does not power on when you set the POWER switch to

ON.

Cause

There is no battery pack attached.

The battery pack is exhausted.

Remedy

Attach a battery pack

(see page 33)

.

Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one

(see page 33)

.

Connect the AC adaptor

(see page 33)

.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Recording does not start when you press the REC button.

The AC adaptor is not connected.

The POWER switch is set to OFF.

The disc has the Write Inhibit tab in the recording disabled position.

The disc is full.

The POWER switch is set to OFF.

The playback picture quality is poor.

The playback picture does not appear.

The playback sound does not hear.

The disc surface is scratched, or there is dirt or dust adhering to the disc.

The recording surface of the disc has deteriorated over time.

Set the Write Inhibit tab to allow recording

(see page 50)

, or change the disc.

Replace the disc with one with sufficient free space, or format the disc

(see page 51)

.

Carry out salvage processing

(see page 52)

.

Playback does not start when you press the PLAY button.

The inserted disc requires salvage processing.

The recording format setting is different from that of the already recorded clips.

The unit is stopped at the position after recording finished.

Change the disc, or change the recording

format

(see page 55)

.

Press the PREV button to move to the first frame of a clip, or hold down the PLAY/

PAUSE button and press the PREV button to move to any other position.

The power supply cuts while operating.

The battery pack is exhausted.

The battery goes dead very quickly. The operating temperature is very low.

Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one

(see page 33)

.

Use a BP-GL95

(see page 33)

.

The battery pack is inadequately charged. Recharge the battery pack

(see page 33)

.

It is not possible to eject the disc. The battery pack is exhausted. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one

(see page 33)

.

If the battery cannot be charged, or there is no replacement battery, use the procedure in

the next item,“To eject the disc when there is no power supply” to eject the disc.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Replace the disc.

All controls except the EJECT button are disabled.

Audio recording is not possible.

Audio recording is not possible.

The recorded sound is distorted.

The recorded sound has a high noise level.

The laser diode has deteriorated.

On the HOURS METER page of the

DIAGNOSIS menu, check the cumulative light output parameters of the optical head

(see page 127)

.

There is condensation.

The AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs are set to the minimum level.

Remove the disc and wait with the power on until the condensation has evaporated.

Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL

knobs

(see page 15)

.

The AUDIO LEVEL knob on the front is set to the minimum level.

Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL knob

on the front

(see page 21)

.

The audio level is too high.

The audio level is too low.

Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL knobs, and record again

(see page 21)

.

Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL knobs, and record again

(see page 21)

.

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Troubleshooting

Symptoms Cause Remedy

The equipment connected to the camcorder via an i.LINK connection does not react as expected, for example, the video image does not appear on its screen.

It sometimes takes time for the connected equipment to recognize the operation.

Wait for about 15 seconds. If the connected equipment still does not react, do the following.

• Check the i.LINK cable, for example, by re-plugging the i.LINK cable.

• Turn the power off, and connect the cable again.

• Change the i.LINK cable.

Install software that supports the MPEG HD/

DVCAM format.

The camera is not recognized by the computer connected via i.LINK interface.

The camera cannot be controlled by the computer connected via i.LINK interface.

There is a problem with the software, for example, it does not support the MPEG

HD/DVCAM format, etc.

To eject the disc when there is no power supply

When the battery is exhausted, for example, pressing the

EJECT button does not operate the disc ejection mechanism. In such cases, as an emergency measure you can remove the disc manually using the following procedure.

1

Turn off the power supply to the unit.

2

Carry out the following operations.

1

Open the rubber cap to reveal an access hole.

2

With a screwdriver or similar instrument, slide the black metal plate in the access hole toward the rear of the unit.

The lid of the disc compartment opens. The red-colored cross recessed head screw can be seen in the access hole.

3

Use a Phillip type screwdriver to turn the red screw counterclockwise

(in the direction shown on the rubber cap). This ejects the disc.

4

Replace the rubber cap firmly in position.

After removing the disc, it is not necessary to return the screw to its original position. When the power supply is restored, the mechanism will again function normally.

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Using UMID Data

To perform operations from interviewing to editing effectively and to detect audio-visual materials easily when reusing them, metadata that provides additional information is recorded along with audio-visual data on a disc.

As one of application of metadata, the UMID (Unique

Material Identifier) is internationally standardized.

What is a UMID?

The UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is a unique identifier for audio-visual material defined by the

SMPTE330M-2003 standard.

The UMID may be used either as the 32-byte Basic UMID or as the Extended UMID, which includes an additional 32 bytes of Source Pack to make a total 64 bytes.

For details, refer to SMPTE 330M.

Extended UMID (64 bytes)

Source Pack (32 bytes)

Basic UMID (32 bytes)

Universal label L

Instance

No.

Material Number Time/Date

Spatial

Coordinates

Country Org User

12 bytes 1 3 bytes 16 bytes 8 bytes 12 bytes 4 bytes 4 bytes 4 bytes

Globally unique ID is automatically recorded every shooting.

The Extended UMID is metadata that provides additional information such as location, time/date, company and so on.

The UMID is applied as follows.

Instance No.

Material No.

ID generated when shooting

Same as the above

Original material: 00 00 00

Copied material: Generation number (1 byte)

+ random number (2 bytes)

Source Pack

Shooting information (when, where and who)

Same as the above

Distinguishing between the original material and copied material

Material source ID/ detecting material

Metadata pack that identifies the source of material unit by defining the when, where and who of the material unit with which it is associated.

Using the Extended UMID

You have to enter a country code, organization code and user code. Set the country code referring to the ISO 3166 table, and set the organization code and user code independently.

For details, see “Additional information related to the

UMID” on page 177.

Functions of UMID data

The UMID data enables the following:

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• Add a globally unique ID to every shot of audio-visual material. The unique ID is used to detect the material source and to link it with the original source material.

• Distinguishing between original material and copied material. 00 is added to the Instance Number for original material.

• The UTC is used when recording the UMID. This enables uniform control of source material recorded all over the world based on the universal timecode.

• Calculating the date difference among source materials.

The source material is recorded based on the MJD

(Modified Julian Date), which enables easy calculation of date difference among source materials.

UMID menu setup

Set the following items required to use UMID data on the

UMID SET page of the OPERATION menu.

Item

COUNTRY CODE

ORGANIZATION

USER CODE

TIME ZONE

Description

Sets the country code.

Sets the organization code.

Sets the user code.

Sets the time difference from

UTC.

For details of the setting operation, see “Basic Menu

Operations” on page 132.

Additional information related to the UMID

COUNTRY CODE

When you select this item, the COUNTRY CODE window appears.

Enter an abbreviated alphanumeric string (4-byte alphanumeric strings) according to the values defined in

ISO 3166-1.

There are about 240 country codes.

Find your own country code on the following home page.

Refer to ISO 3166-1: http://www.din.de/gremien/nas/nabd/iso3166ma/ codlstp1/en_listp1.html

When the country code is less than 4 bytes, the active part of the code will occupy the first part of the 4-bytes and the remainder must be filled with the space character (20h).

Example: In the case of Japan

For Japan, if the country code is JP, it is 2 bytes, if JPN, it is 3 bytes.

Thus, enter the following:

JP_ _ or

JPN _

(where _ represents a space.)

ORGANIZATION (organization code)

When you select this item, the ORGANIZATION window appears.

Enter an abbreviated 4-byte alphanumeric string for the organization code.

Note

There are no problems in recording or playing back audiovideo signals, if ORGANIZATION is not set.

Organization codes must be acquired by applying to the

SMPTE registration office. When no organization code has been acquired, it is forbidden to enter an arbitrary string. As a rule, the code “00” must be entered. Freelance operators who do not belong to an origination should enter

“˜”.

USER CODE

When you select this item, the USER CODE window appears.

Enter the 4-byte alphanumeric strings for user identification.

The user code is registered with each ORGANIZATION locally. It is usually not centrally registered.

When the user code is less than 4 bytes, enter the user code from the beginning of the 4 bytes and enter the space character (20h) in the remaining strings.

This user code is determined by the organization. The methods used depend on the organization.

Note

User bits cannot be entered when no organization code has been entered.

TIME ZONE

When you select this item, the TIME ZONE window appears.

The UTC is calculated based on the local time, using the time zone. If the time zone is not set, the UTC is not recorded correctly.

Set the time difference from UTC. When setting the summer time or daylight saving time, change the code to one which will advance the time by 1 hour.

Note

When you change the time zone, adjust the built-in clock to local time and turn the power of the camcorder off and then the power on again.

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Portfolio License

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4

VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE

PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A

CONSUMER FOR

(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE

MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”)

AND/OR

(ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS

ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A

PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY

AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO

PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE

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FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO

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MPEG LA is offering licenses for (i) manufacturing/sales of any storage media storing MPEG-4 Visual video information (ii) distribution/broadcasting of MPEG-4

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ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN

CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER

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About i.LINK

This section explains the specifications and features of i.LINK.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate devices equipped with i.LINK connectors. i.LINK allows your device to:

• Perform two-way transmission and reception of data such as digital audio and digital video signals.

• Control other i.LINK devices.

• Easily connect multiple devices with a single i.LINK cable.

Your i.LINK device is capable of connecting to a wide range of digital AV devices for data transfer and other operations.

Other advantages include the following feature. When connected to multiple i.LINK devices, your i.LINK device can perform data transfer and other operations not only with the directly connected devices but also with any of the devices that are connected to those devices. Therefore, you do not need to be concerned with device connection order.

However, depending on the features and specifications of the connected devices, you may need to use certain functions differently, and you may not be able to transfer data or perform certain operations.

i.LINK, a nickname for IEEE 1394 proposed by Sony, is a trademark supported by many companies worldwide.

IEEE 1394 is an international standard defined by IEEE, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

Note

The camcorder can be connected to one device with the i.LINK cable (DV cable). When you connect with a device that has two or more i.LINK connectors, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device.

About data transfer speed of i.LINK

i.LINK defines a maximum data transfer speed of approximately 100, 200 and 400 Mbps

1)

that are described as S100, S200 and S400 respectively.

For i.LINK devices, a maximum data transfer speed that the device supports is identified on

“Specifications”

page of the operating instructions supplied with the device or near its i.LINK connector.

When connecting with the device that support different data transfer speed, the actual data transfer speed may be different from those described on the i.LINK connectors.

1) What is Mbps?

Mega bits per second. A measure of the rate at which data is transmitted per second. In case of 100 Mbps, 100 Mega bits of data can be transmitted per second.

i.LINK operation with your camcorder

For details on operation when other equipment with

i.LINK (DV) connector is connected, see page 48.

For details on connection with i.LINK cable and necessary software, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected device.

Use Sony i.LINK cables

Use Sony i.LINK cables to connect the i.LINK devices.

6 pins y

4 pins (For DV dubbing)

6 pins y

6 pins (For DV dubbing) i.LINK and are trademarks.

About i.LINK

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About a “Memory Stick”

What is “Memory Stick”?

“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile

IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used for external data storage.

“Memory Stick” is available in two sizes: standard size and compact “Memory Stick Duo” size. Once attached to a “Memory Stick Duo” adaptor, “Memory Stick Duo” turns to the same size as standard “Memory Stick” and thus can be used with products compliant with standard

“Memory Stick”.

Note

To use “Memory Stick Duo” or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your product, an adaptor needs to be attached.

Note on data read/write speed

Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” compliant product you use.

What is MagicGate?

MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology.

Before using a “Memory Stick”

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Types of “Memory Stick”

“Memory Stick” is available in the following four types to meet various requirements in functions.

“Memory Stick-R”

Stored data are not overwritten. You can write data to

“Memory Stick-R” with “Memory Stick-R” compatible products only. Copyright protected data that requires

MagicGate copyright protection technology cannot be written to “Memory Stick-R”.

“Memory Stick”

Stores any type of data except copyright-protected data that requires the MagicGate copyright protection technology.

“MagicGate Memory Stick”

Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology.

“Memory Stick-ROM”

Stores pre-recorded, read-only data. You cannot record on

“Memory Stick-ROM” or erase the pre-recorded data.

“Memory Stick PRO”

Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology, designed for use only with equipment compatible with “Memory Stick PRO”.

Available types of “Memory Stick”

With this product, you can use a Sony “Memory Stick” whose capacity does not exceed 128 MB, and a Sony

“Memory Stick PRO” whose capacity does not exceed 2

GB.

Labelling position

• When you set the “Memory Stick” write-protect tab to

“LOCK”, data cannot be recorded, edited, or erased.

• Data may be damaged if:

- You remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the unit while it is reading or writing data.

- You use the “Memory Stick” in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or electric noise.

• We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data that you record on the “Memory Stick”.

Notes

• Do not attach anything other than the supplied label to the “Memory Stick” labelling position.

• Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the labelling position.

• Carry and store the “Memory Stick” in its case.

• Do not touch the connector of the “Memory Stick” with anything, including your finger or metallic objects.

• Do not strike, bend, or drop the “Memory Stick”.

• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick”.

• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.

• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” in a location that is:

- Extremely hot, such as in a car parked in the sun

- Under direct sunlight

- Very humid or subject to corrosive substances

“Memory Stick” access indicator

If the access indicator is turned on or is flashing, data is being read from or written to the “Memory Stick”. At this time, do not shake the computer or product or subject them to shock. Do not turn off the power of the computer and

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product or remove the “Memory Stick”. This may damage the data.

Precautions

• To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data.

• Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law. When you use a “Memory

Stick” that has been pre-recorded, be sure that the material has been recorded in accordance with copyright and other applicable laws.

• The “Memory Stick” application software of the camcorder may be modified or changed by Sony without prior notice.

• Note that there are certain restrictions on recording stage performances and other entertainment events, even if they are recorded for personal use only.

• “Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory

Stick” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick Duo” and trademarks of Sony Corporation.

are

are • “Memory Stick PRO” and trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick-ROM” and trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “MagicGate” and of Sony Corporation.

are

• “MagicGate Memory Stick” is trademark of Sony

Corporation.

are trademarks

Specifications

General

Power voltage 12 V DC +5.0 V/–1.0 V

POWER consumption

31 W

(with 12 V DC supply, when recording with the LCD monitor on)

Operating temperature

–5

°C to +40°C (23°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–

20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Recording/playback format

Video MPEG HD: HQ35/SP25/

LP18 Mbps

Proxy video

Audio

Proxy audio

DVCAM: 25 Mbps

MPEG-4

1)

MPEG HD: 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4/

2 channels

DVCAM: 16 bits, 48 kHz,

4 channels

A-law 8 bits, 8 kHz, 4 channels

1) The MPEG-4 CODEC is a product of Ingenient Technologies, Inc.

Recording/playback time

PFD23/PFD23A discs

Recording format

Mode 4-channel audio

MPEG HD HQ mode 65 minutes or more

DVCAM

SP mode Approx. 85 minutes

LP mode 112 minutes or more

2-channel audio

68 minutes or more

Approx. 90 minutes

122 minutes or more

Approx. 85 minutes

PFD50DLA discs

Recording format

Mode 4-channel audio

MPEG HD HQ mode 145 minutes or more

SP mode Approx. 190 minutes

DVCAM

2-channel audio

150 minutes or more

Approx. 200 minutes

LP mode 248 minutes or more

265 minutes or more

Approx. 185 minutes

Note

The recording and playback times listed above are approximate. Maximum recording times may vary depending on recording conditions.

Specifications

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Continuous operating time

Approx. 160 min. (with BP-GL95)

Mass Approx. 3.8 kg (8 lb 6 oz) (main body only)

Approx. 5.45 kg (12 lb) (with DXF-20W

Viewfinder, stereo microphone, disc and BP-GL95 Battery Pack)

Approx. 6.8 kg (14 lb 15 oz) (with DXF-

20W Viewfinder, stereo microphone, disc, BP-GL95 Battery Pack and VCL-

719BXS Auto Focus Lens)

Dimensions

268

(10

5

/

8

)

222

(8

3

/

4

)

Supplied accessories

VCL-719BXS Auto Focus Lens (1)

(supplied with PDW-F335K only)

DXF-20W Viewfinder (1)

Stereo microphone (1)

Wind screen (1)

Shoulder strap (1)

VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor (1)

Lens mount cap (1)

Flange focal length adjustment test chart

(1)

PFD23A Professional Disc (1)

XDCAM Application Software CD-

ROM (1)

PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software

PDZ-VX10 XDCAM Viewer

PDZK-P1 XDCAM Transfer

Operating Instructions

English version (1)

CD-ROM manual (1)

Warranty Booklet (1)

Video camera section

328

(13)

124

(5)

Unit: mm (inches)

General

Imager

Imager configuration

RGB 3 CCDs

Spectral system

1

/

2

-inch type, interline transfer CCD

Effective picture elements

1440 (H)

×

1080 (V)

F1.4 prism system (with quartz filter)

Built-in filter ND filter

Lens mount

Sensitivity

1: CLEAR

2 :

1

/

4

ND

3:

1

/

16

ND

4:

1

/

64

ND

Sony

1

/

2

inch type bayonet-mount

F9 standard (89.9% reflection chart, 2000 lx)

Minimum illumination

0.13 lx (at F1.4, +48 dB gain)

Video S/N ratio 54 dB (Y-typical)

Modulation 800 TV lines

Geometric distortion

Smear

LCD

None identified (excluding distortion due to lens)

–120 dB (Y-typical)

Picture: 8.9 cm (2

1

/

2

inches) in opposite angle (3.5 type)

Pixel resolution: 25,000 pixels (1120 wide

×

224 high)

Effective picture elements: more than

99.99%

VCL-719BXS Auto Focus Lens (supplied with the

PDW-F335K)

Focal length 6.7 mm to 127 mm

Zoom

Zoom ratio

Manual or motorized, selectable

×

19

Maximum aperture

1:1.6, 1:2.1 (Telephoto)

Iris control Manual or automatic, selectable

F1.6 to F16 or C (closed)

Focusing Manual or automatic, selectable

Focusing range 5 cm to

∞

Filter attaching thread

Mount

Mass

M82 mm, 0.75-mm pitch

Sony

1

/

2

-inch bayonet mount

Approx. 1.34 kg (2 lb 15 oz) (including lens hood)

External dimensions (w/h/d)

Unit: mm (inches)

106

(4

1

/

4

)

MACRO

FOCUS

ON OFF

M A

PUSH

AF

SERVO MANU.

ZOOM

122

(4

7

/

8

)

174 (6

7

/

8

)

211 (8

3

/

8

)

215 (8

1

/

2

)

DXF-20W Viewfinder

Picture tube

Indicators

2-inch, aspect ratio 16:9, monochrome

REC (

×

2), TALLY, BATT,

Resolution

SHUTTER, GAIN UP

600 lines

Power voltage 12 V DC

Power consumption

3 W

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Specifications

Mass Approx. 620 g (1 lb 5 oz)

Maximum dimensions

239

×

76

×

215 mm (9

1

/

2

×

3

×

8

1

/

2 inches) (

w/h/d)

Stereo microphone

Type

Directivity

Back electret condenser microphone

Super cardioid

Frequency response

100 Hz to 20 kHz

Output impedance

100

Ω

Power voltage 48 V DC

Mass

Dimensions

Approx. 120 g (4 oz)

162 × 21 mm (6

1

/

2

×

27

/

32

inches) (length

×

diameter) (excluding cable)

Optical Disc Drive Section

Video characteristics

Sampling frequency

Y: 74.25 MHz

P

B

/P

R

: 37.125 MHz

Quantization 8 bits/sample

DVCAM

Audio characteristics

Sampling frequency

48 kHz

Quantization 16-bit/2-channel, 16-bit/4-channel

Headroom 20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5 dB/–1.0 dB (0 dB,

1 kHz)

Dynamic range More than 85 dB

Distortion Max. 0.08 % (1 kHz)

Input/output connectors

Signal inputs

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2

XLR type, 3-pin, female

–60 dBu, –50 dB, –40 dBu/+4 dBu

(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)

MIC IN XLR type, 5-pin, female, –50 dBu

GENLOCK IN BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

, unbalanced

TC IN BNC type, 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 k

Ω

(This can be switched to serve as TC OUT)

Signal outputs

AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2

Phono jack, –10 dBu, 47 k

Ω

VIDEO OUT (composite)

BNC type 1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

, unbalanced

VIDEO OUT (component)

TC OUT

BNC type (1 set), Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

,

R–Y/B–Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75

Ω

BNC type, 1.0 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(This can be switched to serve as TC

IN)

EARPHONE (mini jack)

8

Ω

, –

∞

to –15 dBs variable

Others

DC IN

DC OUT

XLR type, 4-pin, male, 11 to 17 V DC

4-pin, 11 to 17 V DC, maximum rated current 0.2 A

LENS 12-pin

REMOTE 8-pin

LIGHT

1)

2-pin i.LINK 6-pin, complies with IEEE 1394

1) The accessory fitting shoe which you can use to attach a video light to this unit is of the

1

/

4

-inch tapped hole type. If you want to replace this with a slide-type shoe, contact your Sony dealer.

Pin assignment of the connectors

DC IN connector (4-pin, male)

4

1

2

3

2

3

Pin number

1

4

–

–

Signal

EXT DC IN (G)

EXT DC IN (X)

–

–

Standard

GND

+11 to +17 V DC

AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connector (3-pin, female)

2

3

1

2

3

Pin number

1

Signal

AUDIO IN (G)

AUDIO IN (X)

AUDIO IN (Y)

Standard

GND

–

60 dBu,

–

50 dBu,

–

40 dBu

When ZI is equal to or more than 3 k

+4 dBu, 10 k

Ω

,

Ω

/ balanced

Related products

There is a range of Sony products available to meet every conceivable video shooting requirement.

Specifications

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For details, consult your Sony sales dealer.

Power supply and related equipment

BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Battery Pack

BC-L70/M150/L500 Battery Charger

AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor

Equipment for remote control

RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit

Audio equipment

ECM-673/674/678 Microphone

CAC-12 Microphone Holder

CA-WR855 Camera Adaptor

WRR-855 UHF Synthesized Tuner

WRR-861/862 UHF Synthesized Tuner

WRT-822/824 UHF Synthesized Transmitter

WRR Tuner Fitting (service part number: A-8278-057-B)

DMX-P01 Portable Digital Mixer

For Audio equipment described above, confirm whether the connector is male or female and the number of pins on the connector.

The audio input connectors of the camcorder are female and 3-pin. A converting adaptor may be required.

Viewfinder

DXF-51/51CE 5-inch Viewfinder (monochrome)

Accessory Shoe Kit for DXF-51/51CE (service part number: A-8274-968-B)

Cables and miscellaneous

i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

CCFD-3L (6-pin y

4-pin, 3.5 m)

CCF-3L (6-pin y

6-pin, 3.5 m)

LC-H300 Hard Carrying Case

LC-DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case

LCR-1 Rain Cover

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Notes

• Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully.

SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES

OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT

LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR

REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF

FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS RECORDING

MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR

ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS

TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE.

• Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR

DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT

NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR

REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE

LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE

PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT,

EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD

OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE

WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON

WHATSOEVER.

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Specifications

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

LMD series

LCD Monitor

ECM-673/674/678

Microphone

CAC-12

Microphone Holder

DXF-51/51CE

a)

5-inch Viewfinder

Connection cables (not supplied)

b)

DSR-50/50P

Digital Videocassette Recorder

DSR-1500A/1500AP/1600A/1600AP/

1800A/1800AP/2000A/2000AP

Digital Videocassette Recorder

PFD23/PFD23A/PFD50DLA

Professional disc

PDW-F335

RM-B150/B750

Remote Control Unit

VCT-U14 c)

Tripod Adaptor

Tripod

BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S

Battery Pack

BC-L70

Battery

Charger

BC-M150

Battery

Charger

BC-L500

Battery

Charger

LC-DS300SFT

Soft Carrying Case

LC-H300

Hard Carrying Case

LCR-1 Rain Cover

AC-DN2B/DN10

AC Adaptor

CA-WR855 d)

Camera Adaptor

WRR-855

UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit a) Optional accessory shoe kit (service part number: A-8274-968-B) is required for fitting.

For details, consult your Sony dealer.

b) The cables to use for connection differ according to the application.

For details, see

“Connecting” (page 48).

c) 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).

d) Use this in combination with Sony lithium-ion battery packs.

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

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Glossary

AES/EBU

A standard established jointly by the

AES (Audio Engineering Society) and EBU (European Broadcasting

Union) for serial transmission of digital audio. Two channels of audio can be transmitted via a single connector.

Aliasing

Distortion which occurs during sampling to convert analog signals to digital.

ATW

Auto Tracing White balance. The white balance is automatically adjusted for the lighting conditions during shooting.

Bayonet type

A type of lens mount. The lens can be inserted into the lens mount and fixed in place by rotating a ring.

Black balance

To balance the black level of the R,

G, and B signals so that black has no color.

Black set

A reference level for black balance adjustment.

CCD

Abbreviation for charge-coupled device. A semiconductor device used in place of a camera pickup tube. A semiconductor used in place of a camera tube. The CCD converts light into electrical charge, and outputs the electrical charge in the form of varying voltages.

Center marker

A cross on the viewfinder screen that indicates the center of an image.

Clip

A recording unit. Clips are created every time recording starts and stops.

Clip list

A list of locations in the material recorded on the disc, arranged in any order. Clips lists can be created with the scene selection function of this unit, and with the supplied PDZ-1

Proxy Browsing Software.

Color bar signals

Test signals displayed on the screen as multicolored vertical stripes. Used for adjustment of hue, and saturation of a video camera and video monitor.

Color subcarrier

In a composite video signal, a signal superimposed upon the picture

(luminance) information for the purpose of conveying the associated color information. Color and saturation information is conveyed by the phase and amplitude of the color subcarrier. Also called subcarrier.

Color temperature

The color quality of light, expressed in Kelvin (K).

Reddish colors have a lower color temperature, and blueish colors a higher color temperature.

CRT

Cathode-Ray Tube. Video camera viewfinders are equipped with a CRT image display, so you can monitor what you are shooting.

DCC

Abbreviation for dynamic contrast control. To provide a larger dynamic range for a video camera (the range of brightnesses of subjects that can be handled by the imaging device), the knee-point is automatically adjusted with variations in the incident light.

Drop-frame mode

SMPTE timecode runs at 30 frames/ second, while the NTSC color television system runs at about 29.97 frames/second. Drop-frame mode adjusts the running of timecode to eliminate the discrepancy between timecode value and actual time by dropping two frames from the timecode value at the beginning of each minute except every tenth minute.

EBU

Abbreviation for European

Broadcasting Union. A professional broadcasting establishment in

Europe.

E-E mode

Electric-to-Electric mode. When you operate a VDR in E-E mode, input video and/or audio signals pass through electric circuits only and then come out from the output connectors, without passing through electromagnetic conversion circuits such as recording heads.

EFP

Electronic Field Production. The use of electronic equipment such as portable video cameras, VTRs, and sound equipment for television production outside studios.

ENG

Electronic News Gathering. The use of electronic equipment such as portable video cameras, VTRs, and sound equipment for the production of daily news stories and short documentaries.

Essence mark

A type of metadata that may be set for a specified frame.

EXT TC (External timecode)

A timecode input from external equipment together with audio data.

It corresponds to the conventional timecode recorded on tape based media. Instead the EXT TC is usually used to record timecodes and audio signals that are played back by equipment that is not synchronized with the reference video signal.

Ff

See

“Flange focal length”

.

Flange focal length

The distance from the plane of lens mounting flange to the image focal plane. Abbreviated to Ff.

Flare

Dark or colored flashes caused by signal overload through extreme light reflections of polished objects or very bright lights.

Flicker

Repeated changes in screen brightness caused by an interference

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between the camera’s scanning and the lighting conditions.

GENLOCK

A state in which devices are locked to a signal output by a sync generator.

Genlock allows multiple devices to operate in synchronization.

HDSDI signal

Abbreviation for High Definition

Serial Digital Interface.

This is an uncompressed digital component video signal as specified by SMPTE 292M.

Horizontal resolution

The horizontal resolution of the screen, which is expressed as the number of vertical lines distinguishable when shooting a test chart.

Hunting

Repeated brightening and darkening of an image resulting from repeated response to automatic iris control.

i.LINK

Another name for the IEEE1394-

1995 standards and their revisions.

On devices from other manufacturers, the (i.LINK) DV

OUT S400 connector may be called a

“FireWire port”, or indicated as IEEE

1394 or DV IN/OUT. XDCAM HD uses the i.LINK interface to transfer

DV streams by the AV/C protocol, and toread and write MPEG IMX and

DVCAM data files by FAM (File

Access Mode).

Interlaced scan mode

A scanning method in which odd rows fields are read alternately with even rows. (Odd-row fields and evenrow fields contain images from different times.)

IRE scale

International Radio Engineers scale.

A scale of values that defines the brightness level of a video signal.

The IRE is now the IEEE (Institute of

Electrical and Electronic Engineers).

Metadata

Information about the properties of video and audio content. XDCAM records metadata such as UMIDs and essence marks, and the supplied

PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software can be used to record information such as titles and comments.

MXF

Material eXchange Format. A file exchange format developed by the

Pro-MPEG Forum. Equipment from different manufacturers can exchange files in this format.

ND filter

ND is an abbreviation of Neutral

Density. An optical filter that reduces the incident light uniformly across the whole wavelength range, without affecting the color rendering of the subject.

Non-drop-frame mode

A mode of advancing timecode which ignores the difference in frame values between real time and the timecode. Using this mode produces a difference of approximately 86 seconds per day between real time and timecode, which causes problems when editing programs in units of seconds using the number of frames as a reference.

Non-audio

General term for audio signals other than linear PCM, such as Dolby E and Dolby Digital (AC-3).

1)

XDCAM can record non-audio as an input signal.

1) Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

NTSC

Abbreviation for National Television

System Committee. NTSC is a color

TV broadcasting system adopted mainly in North American countries, and in parts of Asia and Central and

South America.

PAL

Abbreviation for Phase Alternating

Line. PAL is a color TV broadcasting system developed by Telefunken

GmbH of Germany. This system is adopted mainly in European countries, in Australia, and in parts of

Asia and South America.

Progressive scan mode

A scanning method in which odd rows and even rows are read at the same time. Also called full-screen scanning.

Proxy AV data

Low-resolution data with a video bandwidth of 1.5 Mbps and an audio bandwidth of 64 kbps per channel.

This unit records proxy AV data automatically whenever highresolution MPEG HD or DVCAM data is recorded.

Reference video signal

A video signal that contains a sync signal or sync and burst signals, used as a reference for synchronization of video equipment.

Return video

Video signals that are sent back from a VTR to a camera or from a control console to a camera so that a camera operator can verify the recorded/ selected video signals.

Sampling frequency

A method used to sample an analog signal so that it can be represented digitally. The higher the sampling frequency is, the more accurately the high-frequency analog signal can be represented.

SDSDI signal

Standard Definition Serial Digital

Interface. An interface standardized as SMPTE 259M which enables the transmission of an uncompressed digital component stream.

Shot data

Data recorded, while shooting, in the color bars, the user bits data of VITC, and so forth. Includes the model name, serial number, date, time, shot number, and ID1 to ID4.

Shutter speed

The time that the shutter is open.

Slow shutter speeds give bright images, but motion resolution is lower.

SMPTE

Society of Motion Picture and

Television Engineers, a professional association established in the U.S.A. mainly for the purpose of setting forth motion picture and television engineering standards.

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S/N

Signal-to-Noise ratio. The relation of the strength of the desired signal to the accompanying electronic interference, the noise. If S/N is high, sounds are reproduced with less noise and pictures are reproduced clearly without snow.

Sub clip

One of the sections which make up a clip list. A sub clip may be part of a clip or an entire clip.

Superimpose

A procedure you use to put one picture (or character) over another so that both can be seen at the same time.

Thumbnail image

A reduced still picture of video for display on a GUI screen. XDCAM creates thumbnail images from proxy video, and displays them as index pictures on GUI screens.

Timecode

A digitally encoded signal which is recorded with video data to identify each frame of the video by hour, minute, second and frame number.

SMPTE timecode is applied to NTSC system, and EBU timecode to PAL and SECAM systems.

Timecode synchronization

To synchronize the built-in timecode generator of video equipment to an external timecode.

Time data

Time information that is generated by a timecode generator or read by a timecode reader.

Turbo gain

Video amplifier gain increased from

30 dB by 6 to 18 dB by combining adjacent pixels of the CCD.

UMID

Unique Material Identifier. A standard (SMPTE 330M) for video and audio metadata. The Basic section of a UMID contains a globally unique number and a material number for the identification of recorded material. An optional section called the Source Pack contains information such as the time and location of recording. A UMID with the Basic section only is called a

Basic UMID. A UMID with the

Source Pack is called an Extended

UMID.

User

’ s bits

Abbreviation for Total Level Control

System. A function to operate the automatic gain control (AGC) and electronic shutter (AE) to adapt to varying lighting conditions while shooting.

VBS

Abbreviation for video-burst-sync. A composite signal consisting of a video signal, a burst signal, and a sync signal.

Vertical smear

A bright vertical line which appears on the screen when shooting a very bright object with a CCD camera.

Also called smear.

Video gain

Amount of amplification for video signals, expressed in decibels (dB).

VITC

Abbreviation for vertical interval timecode. A timecode recorded on disc with video signals and inserted in the vertical blanking interval of video signals. The VTR can read this timecode even in still mode.

White balance

The balance of the levels of the red, green, and blue channels of a color video camera level. When this balance is correctly adjusted, white tones appear as a true white.

White shading

When shooting a white subject with a color video camera, if the lens characteristics are such that while the center of the image appears white, the upper and lower portions suffer a color imbalance, appearing magenta or green. This phenomenon is called white shading.

Zebra pattern

Striped patterns that appear in the viewfinder to indicate areas of the picture where the video level is about

70 IRE units or 490 mV.

Zoom

To gradually change the field of view of a camera lens from wide to narrow angle (zoom in) or narrow to wide angle (zoom out).

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