Table of Contents Overview Location and Function of Parts ..........7 Main unit ................ 7 Screen Display ................. 12 LCD/viewfinder screen ..........12 Status screen ..............15 Preparation Power Supply ................21 Using a battery pack ............. 21 Using AC power ............22 Turning the camcorder on/off ........
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Adjusting the focus ............30 Monitoring audio while shooting ......... 31 Changing Basic Settings ............31 Video format ..............31 Adjusting the brightness ..........32 Adjusting for natural colors (white balance) ....33 Setting the audio to record ........... 35 Image stabilization ............
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List of functions for network connections ....59 Uploading a File ..............60 Preparations ..............60 Selecting a file and uploading ........61 Uploading proxy files automatically ......61 Uploading using Secure FTP ........62 Transmitting Streaming Video and Audio ......62 Starting streaming ............
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Managing/Editing Clips on a Computer ....... 81 Connecting using a USB cable ........81 Connecting an external HDD/USB media ....81 Menu Display and Settings Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy ......84 Setup menu hierarchy ........... 84 Setup Menu Operations ............86 Editing the User menu ..........
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Special recording modes and compatible formats ..135 Maximum recording time for a clip ......135 Output Formats and Limitations ........136 Video formats and output signals ....... 136 Network and video output combinations ....139 Limitations between recording functions ....139 Items Saved in an All File/Scene File ........
Overview Location and Function of Parts For details about the usage and function of each part, see the referenced page. Main unit Hook for shoulder strap (10) GPS antenna ASSIGN7/DIRECT MENU button (40) Multi Interface Shoe (front) (N mark) Note •...
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Internal microphone (35) Recording/tally lamp (front) (123) Lit while recording. Flashes when the remaining capacity on the recording media or battery is low. ASSIGN6 button FULL AUTO button (28) ND FILTER switch ND FILTER mode switch FOCUS switch (30) ASSIGN3/VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR button ASSIGN1/ZEBRA button ASSIGN2/PEAKING button...
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BATT RELEASE button (21) Air inlet Battery pack attachment (21) Note Multi/Micro USB connector (81) • Do not cover the air inlet. USB3.0 (HOST) connector (type A) REMOTE connector The REMOTE connector is used for controlling SDI OUT connector (80) start/stop of recording and other functions on the Diopter adjustment dial (24) video device and peripherals connected to it.
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Zoom ring (30) IRIS switch (32) Focus ring (30) To attach a shoulder strap Attach a shoulder strap to the hooks for the Full MF switch (30) shoulder strap. Switch manual focus mode on/off by moving the focus ring forward/back. Lens cover lever (23) Opens/closes the lens cover.
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THUMBNAIL button (74) Bottom Side STOP/CAM button (75) STATUS CHECK button (15) PREV button (75) V/v/B/b/SET button (86) MENU button (86) F REV button (75) PLAY/PAUSE button (75) F FWD button (75) NEXT button (75) LCD BRIGHT button (24) DISPLAY button (12) Tripod screw holes (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch) LCD screen (24) Compatible with 1/4-20UNC screws and 3/8-...
Screen Display LCD/viewfinder screen While recording, standing by to record, or during playback, the statuses and settings of the camcorder are superimposed on the LCD/viewfinder screen. You can show/hide the information using the DISPLAY button. You can also select to show/hide each item independently (page 103). Information displayed on the screen while shooting Network status indicator (page 14) Network client mode status indicator...
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Focus mode indicator (page 39) Shutter mode/shutter speed indicator AE mode/AE level indicator (page 33) Full MF mode MF mode Audio level meter AF mode VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR display (waveform monitor/vectorscope/ Face detection AF ( histogram) Face detection icon Notes Face only AF icon •...
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Network status indicator Network Connection Icon The icon display varies depending on whether mode status the NETWORK upgrade license (option) is Station mode Wi-Fi connected installed or not. Wi-Fi signal Uploading/Number of files to transfer strength (4 levels) indicator Wi-Fi Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade disconnected license (option) is installed.
Intercom connection icon indicators Networkt Connection Icon RTMP/ status Connection status Icon RTMPSt • Network Client Mode is Off None Setting • Network Client Mode is On and headset not connected Normal (RTMP • Network Client Mode is On streaming is in •...
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System Status screen White Switch<B> White balance memory B Displays the video signal settings. adjustment value White Switch<A> White balance memory A Frequency/Scan System frequency and adjustment value scanning method settings White Switch<P> Preset White setting File System File system setting Displayed when the MPEG ND<Preset>...
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Function assigned to the Media B protection Displays the lock icon when Assign 5 button the recording media inserted in slot B is protected Function assigned to the (locked). Assign 6 button Media B remaining Displays the remaining Function assigned to the capacity meter capacity of recording media Assign 7 button...
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Wired LAN settings Positioning date and Positioning date and time time Setting Status Description Current date and time Current date and time display display Time Zone Time zone setting Wired LAN setting is off. Network Status screen Disconnected Disconnected from Displays the connection status of the network network.
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Note • CH1/CH2 (fixed) during • If this error message is RTMP/RTMPS streaming. displayed, contact your Sony service representative. Network Mode Status settings CCM: Inter. Cert. Error The CCM intermediate Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade license certificate is invalid. (option) is installed.
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Status display Description Destination Address The host name or IP address Error of the streaming destination may be incorrect. No Network Access Cannot connect to a network. Check the network connection status and settings. File Transfer Status screen Displays file transfer information. Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade license (option) is installed.
Using AC power Turning the camcorder on/off Connecting the camcorder to a power outlet To turn the camcorder on, set the ON/STANDBY allows use without worrying about the need to switch (page 9) to the ON position ([). To turn the recharge the battery pack.
Setting the Clock Attaching Devices When you turn the camcorder on for the first time Attaching the lens hood after purchasing or the backup battery has completely discharged, the initial setting display appears on the viewfinder screen and LCD screen. Set the date and time of the internal clock using this screen.
Diopter adjustment dial Adjusting the Screens Move it until the picture becomes clear. Adjusting the LCD screen Open the LCD screen 180 degrees (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play back (2). 1 Open 180 degrees 2 90 degrees...
• A memory card removed from the camcorder after recording ended may be hot. This is not a malfunction. Using Memory Cards Switching between memory cards This camcorder records audio and video on memory cards (sold separately) inserted in the When memory cards are loaded in both card slots memory card slots.
A message and progress status (%) are displayed Checking the remaining recording while formatting is in progress, and the access time lamp is lit red. When restoration ends, a completion message While recording (or standing by to record), you appears. can check the remaining space for the memory If restoration fails cards loaded in the card slots on the A/B slot...
Setting the Password for Network Access Authentication Always configure a password for network access authentication for use of the network functions of the camcorder. If a password is not configured, the network cannot functions cannot be used. Set the password using Access Authentication >Password in the Network menu.
Shooting Basic Operation Procedure Continuous recording on the memory Shooting cards (Relay Rec) Basic shooting is conducted using the following When memory cards are inserted in both slots A procedure. and B, recording automatically switches to the second memory card just before the remaining Attach the necessary devices, and check capacity on the first card is reduced to zero.
About clips Using the power zoom lever Zoom by pressing the power zoom lever C. Clip (recording data) Lightly press the power zoom lever C for a When you stop recording, video, audio, and slower zoom. Fully press it for a faster zoom. subsidiary data from the start to end of the Wide view: Wide recording are recorded as a single clip on a...
• While in Full MF mode, the auto focus and push auto Using the zoom ring focus functions do not work. • Macro is set to off regardless of the Focus Macro Zoom by turning the zoom ring B. setting in the Camera menu. You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the zoom ring B.
magnifier screen appears showing the part of the image magnified. Changing Basic Settings The magnification switches between 4× and 8× each time the button is pressed when the recording format is QFHD. You can move the You can change the settings based on the video magnified position using the V/v/B/b button.
Switching to auto iris temporarily Note In manual iris mode, press the IRIS PUSH AUTO • You cannot change the format during recording or button H to activate the one-push auto iris playback. function. Auto iris is active while the button is pressed. Adjusting the brightness Release the button to return to manual iris mode.
and speed configured using Shutter (page 92) in When Auto ND Filter is off, you can also select the Camera menu. the density of the ND filter in the direct menu. When the SHUTTER switch is set to the OFF position, the shutter speed matches the recording Setting auto exposure frame rate.
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to the preset set using White (page 95) >Preset Using the direct menu White in the Paint menu. Press the DISPLAY button (page 11) to display Memory A mode, Memory B mode the selected mode and color temperature on the This mode adjusts the white balance to the setting screen (page 12).
If the error message persists after repeated attempts to set white balance, contact To record on CH1, CH2 your Sony service representative. Set the CH1 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch D and CH2 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch Setting the audio to record G to INT.
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To record on CH3, CH4 Attach a microphone, then close the microphone holder to secure the Select INPUT1 using Audio Input microphone. (page 99) >CH3 Input Select and INPUT2 using CH4 Input Select in the Connect the microphone cable to the Audio menu.
Adjusting the audio recording level Audio recording in special recording modes For CH1, CH2 Audio is not recorded in Interval Rec mode or Adjusting automatically (AGC): Slow & Quick Motion mode. Set the AUDIO LEVEL (CH1/CH2) dials (E/F) to the AUTO position. Image stabilization You can set whether the levels on CH1 and CH2 are automatically adjusted separately (Mono) or...
Setting user bits Useful Functions You can add an 8-digit hexadecimal number to the recorded image as user bits. You can also set the user bits to the current time. Direct menu operation Set using Users Bit (page 105) in the TC/UB menu.
Move the cursor to the desired item Notes using the V/v/B/b button or SEL/SET • During push auto focus operation, Face Priority AF is dial, and press the SET button or SEL/ activated even if Face Only AF is currently selected. •...
Registered face frame Color bars/reference audio tone (double white frame) Other faces (gray) You can output color bars instead of the camera image by setting Color Bars (page 93) >Setting in the Camera menu to On. The image output is restored when set to Off.
• Gamma Display Assist Changing functions • Display Use Assignable Button (page 122) in the System • Rec menu. • S&Q Motion You can view the assigned functions on the • Clip Continuous Rec Assignable Button Status screen (page 16). •...
Rec, 2-slot Simul Rec, Proxy Rec, or 4K & HD (Sub) stop recording while continuously recording to Rec (when MPEG HD upgrade license (option) is the same clip, for as long as the function remains installed). When Interval Rec is set to On, these other enabled.
To exit, stop the recording. When Setting is set to On, Picture Cache Rec is activated and “Cache” appears on the screen. To cancel Clip Continuous Rec mode Configuring using assignable buttons In recording standby mode, set Clip Continuous Rec (page 106) >Setting in the Recording menu Assign Picture Cache Rec to an assignable button to Off, or press an assignable button assigned (page 40), and switch the function On/Off by...
Recording System S&Q frame Notes format frequency rate • You cannot change the Frame Rate setting during Slow & Quick Motion recording. To change the settings, MPEG HD422/ 29.97/23.98 1 to 30 fps first stop recording. MPEG HD420 (1 FPS units) •...
during normal continuous recording, simultaneous Note recording and relay recording are not available. • The MPEG HD upgrade license (option) is required to • When you start recording in 2-slot Simul Rec mode, if use this function. media is inserted in only one slot or the media in one slot is full, video is recorded only on the recordable media.
Selecting the LCD screen/viewfinder High dynamic range (HDR) when the gamma display assist function recording is enabled You can switch the shooting mode from the You can select the display method for HDR conventional Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) images on the LCD screen/viewfinder when the mode to High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode.
signal reception. Start shooting without location Acquiring location information information, or move to an area with a clear (GPS) view of the sky. Shooting when a positioning icon is not displayed means that location Location and time information of video shot information will not be recorded.
(page 111) >Load Media(A) or Load Media(B) in the Media menu. Planning Metadata exFAT: PRIVATE/XDROOT/General/Sony/ Planning Note Note • The NETWORK upgrade license (option) is required • Planning metadata files cannot be loaded when using to use this function. the FAT file system.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding=" UTF-8"?>3 Proxy Recording <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ planningmetadata" assignId=" You can record proxy data on an SD card in the P0001" creationDate=" UTILITY SD/MS slot simultaneously while 2011-08-20T17:00:00+09:00" recording to the memory cards in the memory lastUpdate=" card slots.
Checking the remaining capacity Changing proxy recording settings You can check the remaining capacity on an SD Setting the picture size card on the Media Status screen (page 17). Select Proxy Rec >Proxy Format in the Note Recording menu, and set the picture size. •...
“Content Browser Mobile” application. For details about the “Content Browser Mobile” application, contact your Sony sales or service representative. Note • If the version of the unit is 3.00 or later, use Content...
Streaming high quality video using Sony QoS Connecting to an NFC-compatible device technology (page 63) with one-touch operation You can stream high quality video using a Sony Network RX Station (sold separately) or Devices that support NFC can be connected (one- XDCAM air* Connection Control Manager touch connection) using NFC.
Select Wireless LAN >Setting >Access • For the SSID and password of the camcorder, check AP Mode Settings (page 113) >Camera SSID & Point Mode in the Network menu. Password in the Network menu. • From a security standpoint, it is recommended that you Select Wireless LAN >WPS >Execute in set a password with a sufficiently long character string the Network menu.
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Turn the access point on. Select a connection using the V/v/B/b button or SEL/SET dial, and press the Turn the camcorder on. SET button or SEL/SET dial. Momentarily, the network (access point) Select Wireless LAN >Setting > Station details screen appears. The selected Mode in the Network menu.
When finished, select Connect to • Secondary DNS Server Input the address of the secondary DNS connect to the access point. server. Connecting manually This setting is available only when DNS Auto is set to Off. Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Connecting to an access point using WPS”...
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Both are set to On by default in Output On/Off. • Secondary DNS Server To use a wired LAN, set either of the two outputs Input the address of the secondary DNS in Output On/Off to Off. server. To use wired LAN and wireless LAN at the same This setting is available only when DNS time, set all outputs in Output On/Off to Off.
One or two modems/smartphones can be redundancy. connected to a dedicated USB hub connected to For details about compatible modems and the USB 2.0 (HOST) connector. smartphones, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony Notes service representative. • Attach/remove the modem/smartphone and dedicated Notes USB hub while the camcorder is turned off.
Connecting using wireless LAN Connecting using a LAN cable station mode You can connect with a device by connecting the wired LAN connector of the camcorder to an You can connect the camcorder to the Internet in Internet router using a LAN cable. Wi-Fi station mode via an optional wireless LAN router or by tethering to a device.
List of functions for network connections The following table shows the availability of network functions in each network connection mode. Network function Network connection mode Access Point Station Modem Wired LAN × × File transfer (page 60) × × Streaming (page 62) RTMP streaming (page 67)
Destination Directory Enter the name of the directory on the Uploading a File destination server. Notes You can upload a proxy file or original file that is • When editing, “s” indicates characters that recorded on the camcorder to a server on the cannot be changed.
Select the file to transfer using the V/v/ Selecting a file and uploading B/b button or SEL/SET dial, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial. Upload a file that is recorded on an SD card or an A check mark is attached to the selected clip. original file that is recorded on a memory card to a server.
specified using Default Upload Server when recording ends. Transmitting Streaming For details, see “Uploading a proxy file Video and Audio automatically” (page 72). Uploading using Secure FTP You can transmit the video and audio recorded/ played back with the camcorder via the Internet or You can upload files with encryption using FTPS local network.
You can also start streaming by assigning the High-quality streaming is supported by enabling Streaming function to an assignable button network client mode and connecting a Sony (page 40) and pressing the button. Network RX Station (option) as a Connection...
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Control Manager (CCM) or connecting via Notes XDCAM air. • Set the clock of the camcorder to the correct time Using network client mode, you can also conduct before loading CCM and XDCAM air connection intercom calls between the camcorder and a certificates.
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Tap Transfer. Notes “NCM: RX Server” is displayed as a • Streaming cannot be started under the following menu settings. destination. When Rec Format >Codec in the System menu is Specify “NCM: RX Server” as the set to DVCAM(MXF) destination.
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Set Network Client Mode >Setting in Notes the Network menu to On. • The intercom level adjustment that is performed, from among the following adjustments, when the headset Network client mode is enabled, and the volume buttons are pressed depends on the headset camcorder connects to the Network RX function.
RTMPS Certificate This item must be configured to use RTMPS Transmitting RTMP/ streaming. RTMPS Streaming Video Configure the certificate for RTMPS connection. and Audio • Load Import a certificate. * The certificate to be loaded must be in PEM format, and should be written to the root You can stream video and audio that is recorded directory of the SD card with or played back by the camcorder with low latency...
“Connecting to the Internet” (page 57) • The distribution formats available for streaming vary depending on the Rec Format setting of the camcorder. or “Connecting to Other Devices via LAN” (page 51). Stopping RTMP/RTMPS Set RTMP/RTMPS >Setting in the streaming Network menu to On.
Playback screen Using Web Remote Control You can access the web remote control built into the camcorder from a smartphone/tablet or computer over a network connection. Using the web remote control allows you to operate the camcorder remotely. You can start/ stop recording and adjust the recording settings with a connected device.
Sets the picture size and bit rate of the video for For details about devices supported using the monitoring. “Content Browser Mobile” application, contact • 480×270(1Mbps) your Sony sales or service representative. • 480×270(0.5Mbps) Frame Rate Displays the frame rate of the video for monitoring.
Password File transfer settings (Upload Enter the password. Settings) Note • The password is cleared when the Edit screen is You can change the server settings for uploading opened for security reasons. Enter the password again a proxy file or an original file that is recorded on if the server settings have changed.
Uploading a proxy file automatically Auto Upload On/Off When Auto Upload On/Off is set to On and the camcorder is connected to the Internet, the camcorder automatically uploads a proxy file to the transfer destination that is set using Default Upload Server after recording.
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Display the file list screen to select a file. • Status: Progress of the file that is currently being uploaded. >File Transfer >Slot A or Slot B. • Remain Time: Estimated remaining time for A file list screen for the media inserted in slot uploading.
Thumbnail Screen Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen When you press the THUMBNAIL button (page 11), clips recorded on the memory card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen. You can select a clip on the thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip. The playback picture can be seen on the LCD/viewfinder screen and external monitors.
Notes Playing Clips • There may be momentary picture breakup or still image display at the boundary between clips. You cannot operate the camcorder during this period. • When you select a clip in the thumbnail screen and Playing recorded clips begin playback, there may be momentary picture breakup at the start of the clip.
Clip Operations The Thumbnail menu is used to protect/delete clips, check properties, and other tasks. Thumbnail menu operations The Thumbnail menu can be used only when a thumbnail screen is displayed. Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears. Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears.
Displaying clip properties Select Display Clip Properties in the Thumbnail menu. Image of the current clip Timecode indicator TC Index: Timecode of the displayed frame Start: Timecode at the recording start point End: Timecode at the recording end point Duration: Duration of the clip Creation date and modified date Currently selected memory card Media protect icon...
Press the SET button or SEL/SET dial Protecting clips (exFAT) to dismiss the message. You can protect a specified clip or all clips to Copying clips protect the clips from being deleted. is added to the thumbnails of protected clips. Clips can be protected on the thumbnail screen.
Select Copy Clip > All Clips in the Filtering clips (frames) using the Thumbnail menu. essence mark thumbnail screen A confirmation screen appears. (exFAT) Select Execute. When a recording start mark has been recorded in All clips are copied, and a completion a clip, you can display thumbnails for only those message appears.
External Device Connection Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices To display recorded/playback pictures on an HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector) external monitor, select the camcorder output signal and use an appropriate cable for the Set the on/off setting of the output, and the output monitor to be connected.
called “NO NAME” or “Untitled” (editable) is created on the Desktop. Managing/Editing Clips Notes on a Computer • Do not perform the following operations if the access lamp is lit red. Turning the power off or disconnecting the power cord Connecting using a USB cable ...
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Copying clips to USB media Renaming a folder on an external HDD/ USB media Select USB >Select Folder (page 109) in the Media menu. Select USB >Rename Folder (page 109) in the Media menu. Select the copy destination folder from the folder list, and press the SET button Select the folder to rename from the or SEL/SET dial.
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menu. To start the supply of power, perform the solution shown in the table. State Solution During clip recording, Terminate the previous playback, thumbnail display, operation. proxy recording, formatting/ restoring media, management file update, software update, camcorder resetting, network reset, computer connecting, confirmation screen display Insufficient supply voltage...
Menu Display and Settings Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy Press the MENU button to display the setup menu MENU on the LCD screen/viewfinder to specify various User Base Setting items for shooting, recording, and playback HDR Setting (menu can also be displayed on an external Rec Format monitor).
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Maintenance Network Access Authentication Wireless LAN Audio Audio Input AP Mode Settings Audio Output ST Mode Settings Wired LAN Video Output On/Off Modem Output Format Network Client Mode Output Display File Transfer SDI/HDMI Rec Control Streaming Down Converter RTMP/RTMPS Network Reset LCD/VF LCD Setting VF Setting...
Entering a character string Setup Menu Operations When you select an item, such as a file name, which requires character entry, the character entry screen appears. Press the MENU button to display the setup menu on the LCD screen/viewfinder to specify various items for shooting, recording, and playback (menu can also be displayed on an external monitor).
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Note Setup menu item Assignable button selection options • When only the MENU button is pressed to display the normal setup menu, User Menu Only Camera >Color Bars Color Bars is displayed under Menu Settings in the System >Setting menu. Press and hold the SEL/SET dial and press Camera >Flash Band Reduce Flash Band Reduce the MENU button to display User Menu with...
• It is recommended that you leave a record of the passcode nearby, just in case it is forgotten. If you do Select OK, and press the SET button or forget the passcode number, contact your Sony service representative. SEL/SET dial.
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Select Move. The item to move is highlighted, and a triangle mark and line indicate the destination position. Move the triangle mark and line to the destination of the item, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial. The item is moved. Restoring the User menu to factory default state Select Edit User Menu >Customize...
Setup Menu List This section describes the function and settings of the items in each menu. Factory default settings are shown in bold (for example, 18dB User menu User Factory registered items Description Base Setting System >Base Setting item HDR Setting System >HDR Setting item Rec Format System >Rec Format item...
Camera menu Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Description Focus Face Detection AF Enables/disables face detection AF. Face Only AF / Face detection AF Face Priority AF / Off settings Focus Macro Turns macro mode on/off. On / Off ND Filter Preset1 Sets the preset 1 value of the ND filter.
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Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Description Shutter Mode Selects the operating mode of the electronic shutter. Speed / Angle Used for shooting fast-moving subjects clearly. Selects the Electronic shutter mode for setting the shutter speed in seconds (Speed) or as a operating shutter angle (Angle).
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Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Description Auto Exposure Auto Shutter Turns the auto shutter control function on/off. On / Off Brightness automatic A.SHT Limit Sets the fastest shutter speed of the auto shutter function. exposure settings 1/100 / 1/150 / 1/200 / 1/250 / 1/2000 A.SHT Point Sets the F-stop value of the iris where auto shutter operation...
Camera Item Sub-items and Settings Description Auto Black Auto Black Balance Executes the auto black balance function. Execute / Cancel Balance Notes Auto black balance • Cannot be set during recording or color bar display. settings • Cannot be set when in Interval Rec mode, frame recording mode, or slow shutter mode.
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Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description White Preset White Adjusts the preset color temperature when a preset is selected 10000K to 2100K (3200K) in white balance mode. White balance settings Note • You cannot check the change on the screen even if the Preset White setting is changed when a preset is not selected in white balance mode.
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Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Offset White Offset White <A> Selects whether to add (On) or not to add (Off) an offset value On / Off to the white balance in memory A. White balance offset settings Warm Cool <A> When Offset White <A>...
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Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Knee Setting Turns the knee correction function on/off. On / Off (Enabled when Gamma >Gamma Category is set to STD) Knee correction settings Auto Knee Turns the auto knee function on/off. On / Off Point Sets the knee point.
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Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Detail(HD) Manual Setting Turns the detail adjustment function on/off. On / Off Detail adjustment settings (HD) Level Sets the detail level. –99 to +99 (±0) Frequency Sets the center frequency of the detail (detail thickness). –99 to +99 (±0) The detail is thinner the higher the center frequency, and thicker the lower the center frequency.
Paint Item Sub-items and Settings Description Aperture Setting Enables/disables aperture correction (processing that On / Off improves resolution by adding a high-frequency aperture Aperture signal to the video signal to correct deterioration due to high- correction settings frequency characteristics). Level Sets the aperture correction level.
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Audio Item Sub-items and Settings Description Audio Input CH2 Wind Filter Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel On / Off 2 on/off. Audio input settings CH3 Wind Filter Turns the wind noise reduction filter for recording on channel On / Off 3 on/off.
Video menu Video Item Sub-items and Settings Description Output On/Off Turns the SDI output on/off. On / Off Video output settings HDMI Turns the HDMI output on/off. On / Off Output Format Sets the resolution of the SDI output. SET: Set function. Output format settings •...
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LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description Peaking Setting Turns the peaking function on/off. On / Off Peaking settings Type Selects the peaking type. Normal / Color Normal: Normal peaking Color: Color peaking Normal Peaking Frequency Selects standard peaking frequency (Normal) or high peaking Normal / High frequency (High).
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LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description Marker User Box H Position Sets the horizontal position of the box cursor center. –479 to +479 (±0) Marker display settings User Box V Position Sets the vertical position of the box cursor center. –464 to +464 (±0) Zebra Setting...
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LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description Display On/Off UWP RF Level On / Off Display item settings On / Off SteadyShot On / Off Gamma On / Off SDI/HDMI Rec Control On / Off Gamma Display Assist On / Off Proxy Status On / Off Focus Assist Indicator...
LCD/VF Item Sub-items and Settings Description Display On/Off Notice Message On / Off Display item settings TC/UB menu TC/UB Item Sub-items and Settings Description Timecode Mode Sets the timecode running mode. Preset / Regen / Clock Preset: Starts the timecode from the specified value. Timecode settings Regen (regeneration): Starts the timecode by continuing the timecode of the previous clip.
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Recording Item Sub-items and Settings Description Interval Rec Setting Turns interval recording mode on/off. On / Off Interval recording mode settings Interval Time Selects the interval between recordings in Interval Rec mode 1sec / 2sec / 3sec / 4sec / 5sec / (when Interval Rec is set to On).
Recording Item Sub-items and Settings Description 4K & HD (Sub) Setting Turns 4K & HD (Sub) recording mode on/off. On / Off 4K & HD (Sub) recording mode settings Note • This item is displayed when the MPEG HD upgrade license (option) is installed.
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Thumbnail Item Sub-items and Settings Description Copy Sub Clip All Clips Copies all sub-clips recorded in 4K & HD (Sub) recording mode to another media as main clips. Copy sub-clips Note • This item is displayed when the MPEG HD upgrade license (option) is installed.
Media menu The Media menu is not available when media is not loaded. Media Item Sub-items and Settings Description Update Media Media(A) Updates the management file on the memory card in slot A. Execute / Cancel Update media Media(B) Updates the management file on the memory card in slot B. Execute / Cancel Format Media Media(A)
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Media Item Sub-items and Settings Description Clip Naming Auto Naming Selects the clip naming format. Title / Plan Title: Sets naming specified by Title Prefix. Settings relating to Plan: Uses a name specified in planning metadata, if available. clip naming and If no name is specified in planning metadata, the name deletion specified by Title Prefix is used.
NETWORK located in the memory card (PRIVATE/XDROOT/General/ upgrade license Sony/Planning) contains 512 or more files. (option) is • After you start loading, do not remove the memory card until installed.
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File Item Sub-items and Settings Description All File Load Utility SD/MS Loads an ALL file from an SD card or “Memory Stick” Execute / Cancel media. ALL file settings Execute: Execute function. Save Utility SD/MS Saves an ALL file to an SD card or “Memory Stick” media. Execute / Cancel Execute: Execute function.
Network menu Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description Access User Name Sets the user name for access authentication. Authentication Password Sets the password for access authentication. Authentication Note settings • From a security standpoint, it is recommended that you set a password with a sufficiently long character string that is hard to guess by others, and that you store it safely.
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Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description ST Mode Camera Remote Control Sets whether to enable remote control from a device Enable / Disable connected to the camcorder by wireless LAN in station mode. Settings Station mode Connected Network Displays the connected wireless LAN network (access point). connection settings SSID Displays the SSID for the access point to connect.
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Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description ST Mode Manual Register Registers settings for manual connection to an access point. Settings SSID Enter the SSID for the destination to connect. Station mode Security Set the type of security for the destination to connect. Select connection settings None / WEP / WPA WPA if the type of security of the destination access point is...
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Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description File Transfer Auto Upload (Proxy) Turns proxy file auto transfer on/off. On / Off File transfer settings Default Upload Server Selects the upload server for files. The server selected here becomes the auto upload destination for proxy files, and the Note upload destination for files from the thumbnail screen.
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Network Item Sub-items and Settings Description Streaming Setting Starts (On) or stops (Off) streaming. On / Off Video/audio streaming settings Destination Select Selects preset settings (Destination Settings1/Destination Settings2/Destination Settings3) comprising streaming Note destination settings configured beforehand. • This item is Destination Settings1 displayed when the NETWORK...
System menu System Item Sub-items and Settings Description Base Setting Shooting Mode Selects the dynamic range mode. SDR / HDR Shooting mode settings HDR Setting LCD/VF SDR Preview Off: In HDR mode with the gamma display assist function Off / On enabled, the display maintains the contrast of low- Dynamic range brightness and high-brightness parts of HDR.
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System Item Sub-items and Settings Description Assignable <1> to <8> Assigns functions to assignable buttons. Off / Push AF/Push MF / Face Push AF/Push MF: Executes the push auto focus function or Button Detection AF / Focus Macro / push manual focus function. Assignable button Auto ND Filter / Push Auto ND / Face Detection AF: Turns the face Detection AF function...
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System Item Sub-items and Settings Description Assignable Rec Review: Starts recording review. Last Clip Del.: Executes the last clip delete (retake) Button function. Assignable button function Thumbnail: Turns the thumbnail screen display on/off. assignment NFC: Executes the NFC function. settings Network Client Mode : Turns network client mode on/off.
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System Item Sub-items and Settings Description DC Voltage DC Low Voltage1 Sets the voltage to display a DC IN low input voltage alarm 11.2V to 14.0V (11.3V) (0.1V increments). Alarm DC IN input low- DC Low Voltage2 Sets the voltage to display a DC IN input undervoltage alarm voltage alarm 11.0V to 14.0V (0.1V increments).
** Referred to as “Memory Stick” media in this reformat the media in the device to be used. document. Configuration data is stored in the following directory on media. /PRIVATE/SONY/PRO/CAMERA/PXW- Z190V/ (or PXW-Z190T)
Select Execute using the V/v/B/b button Saving a user file / ALL file or SEL/SET dial, and press the SET button or SEL/SET dial. Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick” Notes media into the UTILITY SD/MS slot (page 9) with the label facing right. •...
The File ID is generated automatically, but To change the File ID you can modify it. For a user file, select User File >File ID Select Execute on the confirmation in the File menu (page 111). screen using the V/v/B/b button or For an ALL file, select All File >File ID SEL/SET dial, and press the SET in the File menu (page 111).
Appendix Important Notes on Operation About the battery pack Using your camcorder abroad To charge the battery pack Power supply • Be sure to charge the battery pack before you You can use your camcorder in any country/ start using your camcorder. region using the BC-U1A (supplied) or optional To use the battery pack effectively BC-U2A charger within the AC 100 V to 240 V,...
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If the Charger is working casing, unplug your camcorder and have it correctly, the cause could be that the battery is checked by a Sony dealer before operating it damaged. any further. • If the charge lamp is slow-flashing, the Charger •...
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wash off any liquid that may have contacted To clean the LCD screen your skin. The surface of the LCD screen is coated. If you if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with scratch the surface, the coating may be come off. plenty of water and consult a doctor.
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Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its The LCD screen/organic EL panel fitted to this usable lifetime. Contact a Sony service or sales unit is manufactured with high precision representative for more information about technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at inspections.
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3 connected to unreliable device. or more satellites. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING • As the positions of GPS satellites vary FROM A FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT...
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is about 10 m (33 feet). Depending on the environment of the location, the triangulating error can be greater. In this case, your actual location may not match the location on the map based on the GPS information. Meanwhile, the GPS satellites are controlled by the United States Department of Defense, and the degree of accuracy may be changed intentionally.
Video Formats About recording media Recording media and compatible formats x Normal recording Note • MPEG HD422 and MPEG HD420 are displayed when the MPEG HD upgrade license (option) is installed. SDXC SDHC Video Format Class 10 Class 10 Class 10 Class 10 Class 10 Class 4, 6...
Special recording modes and compatible formats Note • MPEG HD422 and MPEG HD420 are displayed when the MPEG HD upgrade license (option) is installed. The MPEG HD upgrade license (option) must also be installed to use the 4K & HD (Sub) recording function. MPEG XAVC-L MPEG HD420...
Output Formats and Limitations Video formats and output signals SDI OUT connector output formats Recording format setting SDI output setting Output signal/Conversion method Rec Format Rec Format >Video Output Format >SDI in Output signal >Frequency in the Format in the System the Video menu System menu menu...
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Recording format setting SDI output setting Output signal/Conversion method Rec Format Rec Format >Video Output Format >SDI in Output signal >Frequency in the Format in the System the Video menu System menu menu 3840×2160P 1920×1080P (Level A) 1920×1080 50P Level-A 1920×1080P (Level B) 1920×1080 50P Level-B 1920×1080i...
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Recording format setting HDMI output setting Output signal/Conversion method Rec Format Rec Format >Video Output Format >HDMI Output signal >Frequency in the Format in the System in the Video menu System menu menu 29.97 3840×2160P 3840×2160P 3840×2160 29.97P 1920×1080i 1920×1080 59.94i (PsF) 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080 59.94i (PsF)
Network and video output combinations The following table shows the network and video output combinations available when the NETWORK upgrade license (option) is installed. HDMI Wired LAN Modem/ Wireless LCD screen smartphone Power-saving mode Power-saving mode Power-saving mode Power-saving mode Power-saving mode Power-saving mode Note...
Items Saved in an All File/Scene File Table legend a: Saved ×: Not saved –: Not saved (temporary setting) Camera Item Sub-item All File Scene File Focus Face Detection AF × Focus Macro × ND Filter Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Gain Gain<L>...
Item Sub-item All File Scene File Handle Zoom Setting × High × × Speed Zoom Setting × Auto Black Balance Auto Black Balance – – Video Light Set Video Light Set × Paint 1) Not saved when Scene File >Scene White Data in the File menu is set to Off. Item Sub-item All File...
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Item Sub-item All File Scene File Knee Setting Auto Knee Point Slope Knee Saturation Knee Saturation Level White Clip Setting × Level Detail(QFHD) Manual Setting Level Frequency Knee Aperture Knee Aperture Level White Limit Black Limit V Detail Creation Detail(HD) Manual Setting Level Frequency...
LCD/VF Item Sub-item All File Scene File LCD Setting Brightness × VF Setting Brightness × Color Mode × Peaking Setting × Type × Normal Peaking Frequency × Normal Peaking Level × Color × Color Peaking Level × Marker Setting × Color ×...
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Item Sub-item All File Scene File Display On/Off Network Status × File Transfer Status × Rec/Play Status × Tally × NCM/Streaming Status × Battery Remain × Focus Mode × Focus Position × Focus Macro × Face Detection Frame × Lens Info ×...
File Item Sub-item All File Scene File User File Load Utility SD/MS – – Save Utility SD/MS – – File ID × × Load Customize Data × Load White Data × All File Load Utility SD/MS – – Save Utility SD/MS –...
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Item Sub-item 1 Sub-item 2 All File Scene File ST Mode Settings Camera Remote Control – × Connected Network SSID × Security × Password × × DHCP × IP Address × Subnet Mask × Gateway × DNS Auto × Primary DNS Server ×...
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Item Sub-item 1 Sub-item 2 All File Scene File Modem Setting – × Modem1 Device Name – – – Modem1 IP Address – – – Modem1 Subnet Mask – – – Modem2 Device Name – – – Modem2 IP Address –...
Item Sub-item 1 Sub-item 2 All File Scene File Streaming Setting – × × Destination Select – × Destination Settings1 Display Name × Streaming Type × Streaming Format × Audio Channel × Destination Address × Destination Port × Reset – –...
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Item Sub-item 1 Sub-item 2 All File Scene File Language Select – × Clock Set Time Zone – × Date Mode – × 12H/24H – × Date – – – Time – – – Hours Meter Hours(System) – – – Hours(Reset) –...
Troubleshooting Power supply Symptom Cause Solution The camcorder does not No battery pack is mounted and no Mount a battery pack (page 21) or connect to AC power on. power is supplied to the DC IN power using an AC adapter (page 22). connector.
External devices Symptom Solution The computer does not Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, then connect it again securely. recognize the camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from your computer, reboot your computer, and follow the steps again in the correct order. Clips cannot be loaded on Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, restart the camcorder, and then connect it the computer.
Turn off the camcorder, and check for any problem with connected devices, cables, or media. If the error persists when the camcorder is turned on again, contact your Sony service representative. (If power cannot be turned off by setting the ON/STANDBY switch to STANDBY, remove the battery pack and/or the DC IN source.)
Warning indication on Warning Recording/ Cause and Solution LCD/viewfinder sound tally lamp Clips Near Full Intermittent Flashing The number of additional clips that can be recorded on the memory card is getting low. Replace at the earliest convenience. Clips Full Continuous High-speed The maximum number of clips that can be recorded...
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Display message Cause and Solution Copy All Sub Clips Copying of all sub-clips using Copy All Sub Clips failed because of the NG: Reached Clip Number Limit displayed reason. NG: Same File Already Exists • The maximum number of clips is reached. NG: Not Enough Capacity •...
Messages if camcorder operation cannot be executed The camcorder operation may not be able to be executed in some cases, depending on the camera status and individual settings. If this occurs, the following types of messages are displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen for 3 seconds.
S/N ratio Lens 57 dB (Y) (typical) Horizontal resolution Lens mount 2000 TV lines or more (3840×2160P mode) Fixed type 1000 TV lines or more (1920×1080P mode) Zoom ratio Shutter speed 25× 1/24 to 1/8000 sec. Focal length Slow & Quick Motion 3.7 mm to 92.5 mm XAVC Long (35 mm equivalent of 28.8 mm to 720 mm)
Stereo mini jack (1) application software, where applicable, from the –16 dBu, 16 Ω Sony Professional products web site. Speaker output Monaural Sony Professional products web site homepage: Output: 500 mW U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com DC input Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca...
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• The N Mark is a trademark or registered REASON WHATSOEVER. trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS States and in other countries. OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS All other company names and product names are UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES.
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On the basis of license contracts between Sony and the software copyright holders, this product uses open software. To meet the requirements of the software copyright holders, Sony is obligated to inform you of the content of these licenses. Obtaining software under the GPL/LGPL license This product uses software to which the GPL/ LGPL applies.
Customize View 108 Index Date and time 23 Delete Clip 107 Detail (HD mode) 98 AC adapter 22 Detail(QFHD) 97 Access point mode 14, 113 Detail (SD mode) 98 AF mode 30 Digital extender 13 AGC 32, 37, 92 Display Clip Properties 77, 107 All File 112, 125 Display On/Off 103 All Reset 124...
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HDMI TC Out 105 Headphone jack 31 Output Display 101 Hours Meter 123 Output Format 101 Output On/Off 101 Output signal 136 Image stabilization 37 INPUT1 switch 35 INPUT2 switch 35 Paint menu 94 Intercom calling 65 Peaking 102 Internal microphone 8, 35, 99 Planning Metadata 111 Iris ring 32 Planning metadata 48...
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TC/UB menu 105 Zebra 103 Telephoto 29 Zoom 29 Thumbnail menu 107 Zoom lever 29 Thumbnail screen 74 Zoom ring 30 Thumbnail View 108 Time data 37 Time Zone 23 Timecode 37, 77, 105 Update Media 109 USB cable 81 USB media 81, 109 User bits 38 User File 111, 125...