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Sony PMW-300K1 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-485-053-11(1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
PMW-300K1
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
© 2013 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-485-053-11(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-300K1 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. © 2013 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Overview Features ..................7 Part Identification ..............9 Camcorder ..............9 Zoom Lens VCL-614B2X/1 (Supplied) ....... 13 IR Remote Commander (Supplied) ......15 On-Screen Indications ............16 Direct Menu Operation ..........17 Preparations Power Supply ................18 Using a Battery Pack ............
  • Page 3 Using Wi-Fi Connection ............35 Using the Web Menu ........... 35 Using the Wi-Fi Remote Commander ......36 Recording Basic Operation Procedure ............ 38 Changing Basic Settings ............40 Video Formats .............. 40 ND Filter ..............41 White Balance .............. 41 Markers/Zebra Patterns ..........
  • Page 4 Playback Thumbnail Screens ..............65 Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen ....... 65 Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen ....66 Playing Clips ................67 Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence ..............67 Monitoring Audio ............68 Cueing Up ..............68 Adding Shot Marks During Playback (UDF and FAT HD Mode) ........
  • Page 5 Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus ..........78 Setup Menu Layers ............78 Basic Menu Operations ............79 Setup Menu List ..............81 CAMERA SET Menu ..........81 AUDIO SET Menu ............88 VIDEO SET Menu ............90 VF SET Menu ..............
  • Page 6 Appendices Important Notes on Operation ..........121 Formats and Limitations of Outputs ........123 Video Formats and Output Signals ......123 Limitations of Inputs/Outputs ........128 Saving and Loading Lens Files ..........130 Setting Lens File Data ..........130 Backup Battery Replacement ..........131 Troubleshooting ..............
  • Page 7 25 Mbps (in SP mode) are supported. 614B2X.) When using UDF with a 64 GB SxS memory You can use a conventional Sony Bayonet Mount card, efficient compression methods allow for lenses by using an optional lens adaptor.
  • Page 8 • Wi-Fi remote control function Frame Recording function Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMW- Sony, XDCAM, SxS, i.LINK, Exmor, and Remote 300 camcorder that is especially useful for clay- Commander are trademarks of Sony Corporation. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition animation shooting.

  • Page 9: Part Identification

    Part Identification For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses. Camcorder Operation panel on the handle (page 11) Rear connector panel (page 12) Card slot block (page 12) Side operation panel Lens control block (page 11) (page 14) REC/TALLY lamp Note Rear IR remote control receptor After pulling out the breast pad, lock it by tilting the...
  • Page 10 Headphone connector (stereo mini jack) WHT BAL (automatic white balance (page 47) adjustment) button (page 42) Controls on the grip (page 14) Hooks for the shoulder strap AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown type) and input selection (LINE/MIC/ below.
  • Page 11 Operation panel on the handle Side operation panel Cover When closing the cover, press this part. ND FILTER select switch (page 41) S&Q (slow & quick) Motion dial (page 52) ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2/3/4/5/6/7 buttons PLAY/PAUSE button (page 67) (page 49) F REV (fast reverse) button (page 68) “Lens Info”...

  • Page 12: Rear Connector Panel

    It is called the “jog dial” in the subsequent MIRROR switch (page 23) operating instructions. DISPLAY switch (page 16) CANCEL button ZEBRA switch (page 42) SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select) button (page 31) Rear connector panel Card slot block The SxS memory card slots and EJECT buttons are located behind the cover.
  • Page 13 Bottom Zoom Lens VCL-614B2X/1 (Supplied) Lens control block (page 14) OF F Controls on the grip (page 14) Tripod receptacles Note Check that the size of the hole matches the screw of the tripod. If they do not match, the camcorder cannot be attached to the tripod securely, and this may lead to the physical injury of the camera operator.
  • Page 14 To reattach the hood, align the marks on the Controls on the grip hood with those on the camcorder, turn it in the opposite direction from that when you removed it, then tighten the fixing screw. Lens control block FULL STEADY SHOT IRIS...

  • Page 15: Ir Remote Commander (Supplied)

    IR Remote Commander (Supplied) The buttons without remarks can be used in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder. PUSH SET SHOTMARK ZOOM THUMBNAIL SUB CLIP PREV PLAY/PAUSE NEXT STOP > FREV FFWD REC PAUSE PUSH AF ZOOM T/W (telephoto/wide-angle) buttons SHOTMARK 1 and 2 buttons (page 48,...

  • Page 16: On-Screen Indications

    On-Screen Indications While recording (or standing by to record), setting the DISPLAY switch of the viewfinder to ON displays the statuses and settings of this unit on the viewfinder screen. Remarks [M]: The indication of the items named with this suffix can be independently turned on/off with “Display On/Off”...

  • Page 17: Direct Menu Operation

    Wide-conversion lens setting indicator [M] Special recording mode indication [M] ([D] (page 86) only in Slow & Quick Motion Standby) Displayed when “Wide Conversion” of the Frame Rec Frame Rec mode CAMERA SET menu is set to “On.” Interval Rec Interval Rec mode Synchronous recording display [M] S&Q Motion...

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    You can use a battery pack or AC power via an Using a Battery Pack AC adaptor. For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and Fully insert the battery pack into the battery pack AC adaptor listed below: receptacle (page 9), then slide it down to lock it.

  • Page 19: Turning The Power On/Off

    If the battery charge remaining becomes Turning the Power On/Off To turn the power on, set the power switch (page If the battery charge remaining decreases to a 9) to the ON position (the ? position). The power certain level during operation (Low BATT indicator lights when the camcorder is turned on.

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Adjusting the Viewfinder When you turn the camcorder on for the first time You can adjust the angle and the display after purchasing or replacing the backup battery conditions of the viewfinder for best viewing in (page 131), the Initial Setting display appears on various shooting situations.

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