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Sony PMW-400K Operating Instructions Manual

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4-477-605-11 (1)
Solid-State Memory
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Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
PMW-400K
PMW-400L
© 2013 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-477-605-11 (1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PMW-400K PMW-400L © 2013 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Foreword ...................... 8 Before Use..................8 Chapter 1 : Overview Features ......................9 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls........11 Power Supply .................. 11 Accessory Attachments..............12 Operating and Connectors Section..........13 Monochrome LCD Panel ..............21 Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with the PMW-400K)......
  • Page 3 Tripod Mounting ..................41 Connecting a Video Light ................. 41 Using the Shoulder Strap ................42 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ............42 Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings Setting the Video Format ................43 Selecting the Recording Mode ............45 Changing the Video Format ............
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 : Shooting Handling SxS Memory Cards..............58 About SxS Memory Cards .............. 58 Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory Cards........58 Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Use.......... 59 Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards ......... 59 Checking the Remaining Recording Time........59 Restoring SxS Memory Cards............
  • Page 5 Chapter 5 : Clip Operations Clip Playback ..................... 91 Thumbnail Screen ................91 Playing Clips ................... 92 Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips........93 Thumbnail Operations ................95 THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration ..........95 Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations .......... 97 Changing the Thumbnail Screen Type..........97 Displaying Clip Properties ..............
  • Page 6 Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data Saving and Loading Settings..............153 Saving Setting Data............... 153 Loading Setting Data..............154 Resetting a File after Changing Its Contents......... 154 Saving and Loading Scene Files ............. 155 Saving Scene Files ................ 155 Loading Scene Files ..............
  • Page 7 Appendix Important Notes on Operation ............... 173 Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock ........175 Output Formats and Limitations ............176 Video Formats and Output Signals ..........176 Output Signals and Operation Restrictions When a Camcorder System is Configured (in HD Mode Only) ............178 Specifications....................

  • Page 8: Foreword

    Foreword Before Use After purchasing the PMW-400 Solid-State Memory Camcorder, before operating, it is necessary to set the area of use. (Unless this setting is made, the camcorder will not operate.) For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use”...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 : Overview

    Overview Chapter High-quality uncompressed audio recording Features When in UDF HD422 mode, this camcorder can record 4-channel audio in 24-bit, 48 kHz linear PCM format. Recording of 4-channel audio in 16- bit, 48 kHz linear PCM format for FAT HD Mode is possible.
  • Page 10 (PMW-400K only). Sony Professional products web site. A variety of functions for improved Sony Professional products web site homepage: U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com performance under various shooting Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca...

  • Page 11: Locations And Functions Of Parts And Controls

    For details, see “Preparing a Power Supply” (page 29). Note For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the BP-L80S Battery Pack. Adaptor connector Enables connection of a CA-FB70/TX70 HD Camera Adaptor or an HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor.

  • Page 12: Accessory Attachments

    For connecting the DXF-51, optional parts are After locking the lens, be sure to use the lens required. Consult a Sony service representative for mount securing rubber to prevent the lens from information about connecting the DXF-51. becoming detached.

  • Page 13: Operating And Connectors Section

    be stored for different FILTER selector positions. Operating and Connectors Section This allows you to automatically obtain optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions in linkage with the filter selection. Front For details, see “Adjusting the White Balance” (page 46). d MENU knob Changes the item selection or a setting within the menu (see page 104).
  • Page 14 “Set,” the alarm tone is audible even when this Right side (near the front) volume control is at the minimum position. ALARM Minimum Maximum d MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) knob Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or earphones.

  • Page 15: Gain Selector

    g GAIN selector j MENU ON/OFF switch Switches the gain of the video amplifier to match This switch is used to display the menu on the the lighting conditions during shooting. The gains viewfinder screen or the test signal screen. Each corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be time the switch is pushed down, the menu screen selected on “OPERATION”...

  • Page 16: Access Lamp

    c WARNING indicator (see page 166). Right side (near the rear) d ACCESS lamp Lights up in blue when data is written to or read from the recording media. e Protection cover of the audio control section (see page 17). f Protection cover of the thumbnail screen operations section (see page 17).

  • Page 17: Backlight Button

    m EXPAND (expand function) button This button returns to the previous screen when pressed during thumbnail screen display, expand If you press this button when the thumbnail thumbnail screen display, or shot mark thumbnail screen is displayed, the duration of the selected screen display.

  • Page 18: Menu Button

    d MENU button You can also select Shot Mark 0 and Shot Mark 3 to Shot Mark 9. Each press of this button turns the setup menu If you have recorded clips by using planning display on and off. metadata that defined names for Shot Mark 0 to The function of this button is the same as that of Shot Mark 9, the defined names are displayed the MENU ON/OFF switch.

  • Page 19: Pc Connector

    b PC connector Left side and upper section Used to put this camcorder into USB connection mode and use it as an external storage device for a computer. When a computer without ExpressCard slot is connected to this connector, every memory card inserted in the camcorder is recognized as a drive for that computer.
  • Page 20 j GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input) Rear connector (BNC type) This connector inputs a reference signal when the camcorder is to be genlocked or when timecode is to be synchronized with external equipment. Available reference signals vary depending on the current system frequency as shown in the following table.

  • Page 21: Monochrome Lcd Panel

    d AUDIO IN selectors Monochrome LCD Panel Select the audio source you connect to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors. LINE: When connecting a stereo amplifier or other external audio signal source MIC: When connecting a microphone that does not require 48 V power supply +48V: When connecting a microphone that requires 48 V power supply e HD/SD SDI OUT connectors (BNC type)

  • Page 22: Auto Focus Lens (Supplied With The Pmw-400K)

    f Lock icon Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with Appears when the recording media is write- the PMW-400K) protected. g Remaining media capacity indicator Shows bar segments indicating the remaining capacity of recording media in the slots. h Remaining battery capacity indicator Shows bar segments indicating the remaining battery capacity.

  • Page 23: Iris Switch

    k IRIS switch In manual mode, auto focus adjustment is also possible, by pressing the PUSH AF button. A (auto): The iris is adjusted automatically. M (manual): Adjust the iris with the iris ring. c MACRO switch l Power zoom lever When this switch is in the ON position, the macro mode is enabled, allowing focusing over the whole This is enabled when the ZOOM switch is in the...

  • Page 24: Viewfinder

    n VTR button VTR button on the lens, or the VTR button on the remote control unit. Use this to start and stop recording. Press once to When an abnormality occurs, the tally indicator start recording, then press once more to stop. flashes to indicate a warning.

  • Page 25: Viewfinder Screen Display

    b Zoom position (when the lens is Viewfinder Screen mounted) Indicates the zoom position of the zoom lens in Display the range from 0 to 99. c Focus position (when the serial lens is mounted) Indicates the focus position as distance to the The viewfinder screen displays not only the video subject (in units of m).

  • Page 26: Color Temperature

    g Wireless receiver reception level l Video format When a wireless receiver is installed in the Indicates the video format (see page 43). camcorder, “W” appears together with four The video aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) can also be segment reception level indicators for each of the displayed when the recording format is set to channels (1 to 4) that can be used by the receiver.

  • Page 27: Electric Color Temperature Filter

    e Video level indication Bottom of viewfinder screen An indication is displayed together with an appropriate ND filter position number when the light level of the subject is too high or too low. f Timecode Caution message Indicates the elapsed recording/playback time, timecode, user bits data or other information selected by the DISPLAY switch (see page 17).
  • Page 28 m Gain value Reference Indicator Indicates the gain value (in dB) of the video value amplifier, as set by the GAIN selector. –0.75 Left two segments and lower right segment are lit in white. n Recording status indication –1 All segments are lit in white. When “OPERATION”...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 : Preparations

    Then slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow aligns with the line on the camcorder. For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and To detach the battery pack, pull the battery pack AC adaptors listed below.

  • Page 30: Attaching The Viewfinder

    Couple the viewfinder connector to the Attaching the Viewfinder VF connector (26-pin). VF connector (26-pin) CAUTION When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Viewfinder Angle

    To raise up the viewfinder barrel Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle Push the clip on the bottom to release and flip up the viewfinder barrel. You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder. It locks at the 120-degree position. To reverse the display (image/text indication) vertically The viewfinder can be rotated as much as 180 degrees toward the direction facing the subject.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Viewfinder Focus And Screen

    To detach the viewfinder barrel Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen To adjust the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest. Diopter adjustment ring You can also attach a commercially available protection filter, close-up lens, etc. that is 52 mm in diameter.

  • Page 33: Using The Bkw-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket

    Attach the BKW-401 with the supplied Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder bolts. Rotation Bracket By fitting an optional BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket, you can rotate the viewfinder out of the way so that your right leg does not hit the viewfinder while you are carrying the camcorder.

  • Page 34: Attaching A 5-Inch Electronic Viewfinder

    You can attach an optional DXF-51/DXF-C50WA (5-inch) Electronic Viewfinder. To attach it, an Accessory Shoe Kit (service part number: A-8274-968-B) is required. For details, consult a Sony service representative. Note It is not possible to use the supplied viewfinder and a 5-inch viewfinder at the same time.

  • Page 35: Setting The Area Of Use

    Setting the Area of Use Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock You can set or change the date and time of the When using the camcorder for the first internal clock. The date and time set are reflected time in the timecode.

  • Page 36: Mounting And Adjusting The Lens

    Lens mount The lens supplied with the PMW-400 is an securing rubber aberration correction lens. Contact a Sony service representative for information about other aberration correction lenses. Adjusting the Flange Focal Length...
  • Page 37 camera than the chart) enters the screen at the Use manual or power zoom to set the wide-angle end. lens to telephoto. Point the camcorder at the chart by Carrying out the adjustment turning the focus ring and focus on it. When using the auto focus lens Set the zoom ring to wide angle.

  • Page 38: Preparing The Audio Input System

    Preparing the Audio Input System Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector Attach the supplied microphone to the microphone holder of the supplied viewfinder. Loosen the screw and open the microphone holder clamp. Microphone holder clamp On how to perform this operation, refer to the operation manual for the microphone.

  • Page 39: Connecting Microphones To The Audio In Connectors

    Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors You can connect up to two monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, using an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder. The following is the procedure for attaching an electret condenser microphone such as the ECM- 674/678.

  • Page 40: Attaching A Uhf Portable Tuner (For A Uhf Wireless Microphone System)

    Note The optional WRR Mount Bracket (service part number: A-8278-057-B) is required to fit the WRR-862. For details, contact your vendor or a Sony service representative To fit the DWR-S01D or WRR-855S Remove the four fixing screws holding...

  • Page 41: Tripod Mounting

    Tripod Mounting Connecting a Video Light Attach the optional VCT-14/U14 With this camcorder, you can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent video light Tripod Adaptor to the tripod. (powered by 12 V with maximum power Mount the camcorder on the tripod consumption of 50 W).

  • Page 42: Using The Shoulder Strap

    Using the Shoulder Adjusting the Shoulder Strap Pad Position You can slide the shoulder pad back and forth To attach the shoulder strap within a 40 mm range. This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap camcorder on your shoulder.

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 : Adjustments And Settings

    Adjustments and Settings Chapter For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 104). Setting the Video Format The following recording formats can be selected for different combinations of video resolution and system frequency. In UDF mode Setting items of “OPERATION” > “Format” Video format (recording Frame size format/system frequency)
  • Page 44 b) Converted to 59.94i by 2-3 pulldown processing and recorded c) Converted to PsF and recorded In FAT mode Setting items of “OPERATION” > “Format” Video format (recording Frame size format/system frequency) HD/SD HD System Rec Format System Frequency Line 1080 HQ 1920 59.94i...

  • Page 45: Selecting The Recording Mode

    Selecting the Recording Mode Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Select the recording mode between UDF and FAT. Balance Select “OPERATION” > “Format” > “File System” in the setup menu (see Black balance and white balance adjustment page 107). values that are automatically set by the camcorder and the various settings are stored in the Turn the MENU knob to select “UDF”...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The White Balance

    For information about this internal check, contact Adjust the lens iris. your vendor or a Sony service representative. Manually adjusted lens: set the iris to an Note appropriate setting. Lens with automatic iris: set the automatic/ If the lens cable is not firmly connected to the LENS connector, it may not be possible to adjust the lens iris.
  • Page 47 For information about this internal check, contact You can assign the function that switches your vendor or a Sony service representative. between electrical CC filters to an assignable switch. This allows you to switch between color...

  • Page 48: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    To set no color temperature Setting the Electronic Electrical Select “-----” with “ CC<C>” or Electrical “ CC<D>” selected. Shutter When the assignable switch is pressed, the setting for that position is not displayed. For example, if “-----” is set for one position, then switching between the remaining three positions is carried out.

  • Page 49: Selecting The Shutter Mode And Shutter Speed

    System lines: 1080 Turn the MENU knob to select “Second” or “Degree,” and then press System Shutter speed (unit: Hz) the knob. frequency S&Q: Off S&Q: On 59.94i 60.00 to 3800 — To set the shutter mode and standard- 50.00 to 3500 —...

  • Page 50: Changing The Reference Value For Automatic Iris Adjustment

    Select the desired number of Changing the Reference accumulated frames with “OPERATION” > “Shutter” > “SLS Value for Automatic Iris Frames” in the setup menu. Adjustment The reference value for automatic iris adjustment can be changed to aid the shooting of clear pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent blown- out highlights.

  • Page 51: Zooming

    To set the automatic iris window Zooming Set “OPERATION” > “Auto Iris” > “Iris Window Indication” in the setup menu to “On.” The current automatic iris window appears on the viewfinder screen. Switching between Zoom Modes If it is not necessary to display the auto iris window on the screen, set to “Off.”...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Focus

    Using the focus ring Adjusting the Focus Focus by turning the focus ring while viewing the viewfinder. The distance indications on the ring are invalid in MF mode. One-push auto focus Note Press the PUSH AF button. Auto focus is enabled The lens is designed with an extra margin at the infinity ∞...

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Audio Level

    “MAINTENANCE” > “Audio” in the setup Adjusting the Audio menu, Level Rear1/WRR Level: Channel 1 recording level (see page 133) Rear2/WRR Level: Channel 2 recording level (see page 133) When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to Note AUTO, the input levels of analog audio signals When you have operation of the LEVEL (CH1/CH2) recorded on each channel are adjusted knobs and MIC LEVEL control linked together, if the...

  • Page 54: Recording Audio On Channels 3 And 4

    Recording Audio on Channels 3 Setting the Time Data and 4 Selecting the recorded audio You can select the audio recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 with the AUDIO IN CH3/CH4 Note switches. When picture cache mode is enabled, it is not possible to CH3 switch Channel 3 recording target set time data, even if you set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN...

  • Page 55: Setting The User Bits

    To make the timecode consecutive Synchronizing the Timecode When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN, recording a number of scenes on the media normally produces consecutive timecode. Connections for timecode However, once you remove the media and record synchronization on another media, the timecode will no longer be Connect both the reference video signal and the consecutive when you use the original media...
  • Page 56 Example 2: Interconnecting a number of This operation synchronizes the internal camcorders (including one reference timecode generator with the external camcorder) timecode. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external timecode without losing the synchronization. Notes • When you finish the above procedure, the internal timecode is immediately synchronized with the external timecode and the counter display will show the value of the external timecode.

  • Page 57: Checking Camcorder Settings And Status Information (Status Screens)

    VIDEO status screen Checking Camcorder Video Format: Video format Settings and Status Rec Mode: Recording bit rate (HD mode only) Output&i.LINK: Output&i.LINK setting and Information (Status i.LINK usage status Screens) SDI Output: HD/SD SDI OUT connector output setting HDMI Output: HDMI connector output setting Down Converter: SD output down converter Status screen Information displayed...

  • Page 58: Chapter 4 : Shooting

    Standby (the loaded SxS this camcorder memory card is ready for recording or playback) Use the following Sony SxS memory cards (SxS Not lit • No SxS memory card is loaded. PRO or SxS-1) with this camcorder. • An unusable card is loaded.

  • Page 59: Selecting The Sxs Memory Card To Use

    Recording and playback during format execution Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Even during execution of a format, recording and playback are possible using an SxS memory card loaded into the other card slot. When SxS memory cards are loaded in both slot If the format operation fails A and slot B, you can press the SLOT SELECT A format operation may fail because the SxS...

  • Page 60: Restoring Sxs Memory Cards

    • If you continue recording, the message “Media 3 Copy the required clips back to the Full” appears and recording stops when the total newly formatted SxS memory card. remaining recording time falls to 0. Recording and playback during restoration Note Even while restoration is in progress, you can record and play an SxS memory card in the other...

  • Page 61: Using A Media Adaptor

    MEAD-MS01 or MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor with this camcorder. For compatible memory cards, permits you to insert a “Memory Stick” (with contact your Sony dealer. MEAD-MS01) or an SDHC card (with MEAD- Formatting SD01) to the SxS memory card slot of the...

  • Page 62: Operating Via The Remote Connector

    Sony connected. Corporation. • GAIN selector • “XQD” is a registered trademark of Sony • WHITE BAL switch Corporation. • AUTO W/B BAL switch • SHUTTER selector • OUTPUT/DCC switch •...
  • Page 63 ASSIGN. 1/3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 Function of the recording start/stop switch, the COLOR TEMP. button, and the buttons when the RM-B170/B750 is ASSIGNABLE 5 switch. connected • REC START button: the VTR button on the lens, and buttons and switches to which the This setting is made using “MAINTENANCE”...

  • Page 64: Operating The Menu From The Rm-B170

    settings of the paint data made with the remote Setup menu of control unit can be retained even if the remote the camcorder control unit is removed. However, if the switch position on the remote control unit differs from the one on the camcorder, the switch position on Main data block Remote control data block...

  • Page 65: Functions That Can Be Controlled From The Rm-B170/B750

    Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/ B750 You can adjust the functions in the following table by using menu operations, adjustment knobs, switches, and the touch panel (RM-B750 only) on the RM-B170/B750. For details on operations, refer to the operation manual of the RM-B170/B750. How to Read the Table In the RM-B170 and RM-B750 columns of the table below, “Yes”...
  • Page 66 Menu Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 items Iris Iris Mode Auto/Manual Selects the iris mode. Iris Speed –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the control speed (speed of reaction to changes in the video). (Larger values specify quicker reaction times.) Iris Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Adjusts the level of the auto iris target value.
  • Page 67 Menu Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 items Media Start/Stop Starts or stops recording. Play Play/Pause Starts playback. FREV – Starts high-speed reverse playback. FFWD – Starts high-speed playback. Stop – Stops playback. Rec Review – Starts a recording review. PREV –...
  • Page 68 Menu Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 items Black Master Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the master black level. R Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the R black level. B Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the B black level.
  • Page 69 Menu Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 items Knee Knee On/Off Turns knee correction on or off. Knee Point 50% to 95.0% to Specifies the knee point. 109% (in steps of Knee Slope –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the knee slope. Knee Saturation On/Off Turns the knee saturation function on or...
  • Page 70 Menu Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 items Detail(HD Detail On/Off Turns detail adjustment mode)/ on or off. Detail(SD Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the detail level. mode) H/V Ratio –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the mix ratio between the H detail level and the V detail level.
  • Page 71 Menu Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 items Matrix Matrix On/Off Turns the matrix correction function on or off. Preset Matrix On/Off Turns the preset matrix function on or off. Preset Select 1/2/3/4/5/6 Selects a preset matrix. 1: SMPTE-240M equivalent 2: ITU-709 equivalent 3: SMPTE WIDE equivalent 4: NTSC equivalent...
  • Page 72 Menu Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 items V Modulation On/Off Turns V modulation Modulation shading on or off. Master –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the master V V Modulation modulation. R V Modulation –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the V modulation level of R signal.
  • Page 73 Menu Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 items Black R/G/B Black H –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a SAW black Shading shading correction value for the horizontal direction. R/G/B Black H –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a parabola Para black shading correction value for the horizontal direction.

  • Page 74: Functions That Can Be Controlled From The Rcp-1001/1501

    Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RCP-1001/ 1501 You can adjust the functions in the following table by using menu operations, adjustment knobs, switches, and the touch panel on the RCP-1001/1501. For details on operations, refer to the operation manual of the RCP-1001/1501. How to Read the Table In the RCP-1001, and RCP-1501 columns of the table below, “Yes”...
  • Page 75 Menu Sub-item Setting Description RCP-1001/1501 items Switch Gamma On/Off Turns gamma correction on or off. Status Black Gamma On/Off Turns black gamma correction on or off. Matrix On/Off Turns linear matrix correction and user matrix correction on or off. Knee On/Off Turns knee correction on or off.

  • Page 76: Using A Wi-Fi Adapter

    Set the “Set” item to “Execute.” When a sure that the camcorder supports the Wi-Fi adapter. confirmation message appears, turn the MENU For details, contact your Sony dealer or your Sony knob to select “Execute” and press the knob. service representative.
  • Page 77 To terminate the connection Turn the MENU knob to select a Terminate the connection on the computer. network and press the knob. The “MAINTENANCE” menu appears To revert to the default settings (reset) again. If you have trouble making a connection, or you want to start over, you can reset your Wi-Fi Confirm that the settings for the Wi-Fi connection settings to their defaults.

  • Page 78: Using The Web Menu

    If the connection is complete, a dialog Using the Web Menu appears asking you to enter the user name and password. You can operate the Web menu built in the camcorder from a computer when it is connected Enter the user name and password, and to the camcorder via a Wi-Fi connection.

  • Page 79: Using Live Logging Functions

    For Tablet Using Live Logging Functions The Live Logging function allows you to record shot marks using a computer while you are shooting. That is, you can use a computer to record shot marks on the video being shot while you are monitoring the video output from this camcorder.

  • Page 80: Basic Operations

    Launch the browser and input http:// Basic Operations <camcorder’s IP address>/rm.html in the address bar. Example: When the IP address is 192.168.1.10, input http://192.168.1.10/ rm.html in the address bar. The Wi-Fi remote commander will appear on the device screen when the Wi-Fi connection Attach a fully charged battery pack (see is established.
  • Page 81 - Turn on the assignable switch to which the Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Rec function has been assigned (see page 149). During recording, the TALLY indicators, the tally indicator on the front panel of the Notes viewfinder, and the REC indication on the viewfinder screen light.

  • Page 82: Playing Recorded Clips

    Playing Recorded Clips Deleting Recorded Clips When the camcorder is in standby (STBY) mode, You can use the assignable switches to delete the you can play all or part of the most recently last recorded clips (Last Clip DEL function). recorded clip (see page 81).

  • Page 83: Advanced Operations

    To add/delete OK marks Advanced Operations You can also use the THUMBNAIL menu to add and delete OK marks in previously recorded clips. For details, see “Adding/Deleting the OK Mark (FAT-HD Mode Only)” (page 99). Starting to Record from Pre- Recording Shot Marks stored Video (Picture Cache Function)

  • Page 84: Recording Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)

    selecting a different video format. Picture data from automatically after a few seconds, during which before the change is not recorded even if you start the media is accessed to record the video and recording immediately after the change. The audio data stored in the camcorder’s memory up camcorder exits picture cache mode automatically.

  • Page 85: Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function)

    Limitations during recording maintained. You do not need to set them again the next time you shoot in Interval Rec mode. • The i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector cannot be used. Notes • Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ • The Interval Rec, Picture Cache Rec, Frame Rec, and R-RUN switch, the advance mode of the Slow &...

  • Page 86: Shooting With Slow & Quick Motion

    the media is accessed to record the video and Notes audio data stored in the camcorder’s memory up • The Interval Rec, Picture Cache Rec, Frame Rec, and to that point. Slow & Quick Motion function cannot be used at the •...

  • Page 87: Framing Shots With The Freeze Mix Function

    the setup menu is set to “Enable.” When Slow & Quick To display a freeze mix picture Motion is enabled, “i.LINK I/O” is fixed as “Disable.” • Slow & Quick Motion settings cannot be changed Play a clip or conduct a recording during recording.

  • Page 88: Planning Metadata Operations

    > “Load/Slot(A)” or “Load/Slot(B)” (see page 122) in the setup menu. Media Directory to which files are written SxS memory BPAV/General/Sony/Planning card SDHC PRIVATE/SONY/BPAV/General/ Sony/Planning Example of a planning metadata file • When a Wi-Fi connection is made between the...
  • Page 89 16 characters. format name string can be used, the standard format clip name is used. <?xml version="1.0" encoding=" You can use the Sony Planning Metadata Add-in UTF-8"?>3 application software supplied with the CBK-WA01 <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// Planning Metadata Operations...
  • Page 90 CRLF only after the last character in the statement line, and do not enter spaces except where specified, except within essence mark name strings. You can use the Sony Planning Metadata Add-in application software supplied with the CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter to Essence mark names. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the CBK-WA01.

  • Page 91: Chapter 5 : Clip Operations

    Clip Operations Chapter Clip Playback A thumbnail screen appears if you press the THUMBNAIL button in E-E or playback mode. Thumbnail screens display lists of the clips stored on SxS memory cards in the form of index pictures. (A message appears if you insert a memory card that contains no clips.) You can select any clip (see page 92) in a thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip (see page 93).

  • Page 92: Playing Clips

    a Index picture FAT-HD mode: When an OK mark is added to the selected clip, the OK mark is added to the clip. UDF, FAT-HD mode: When a clip is recorded, its first frame is set automatically as the index i File format picture.

  • Page 93: Using Thumbnails To Search Inside Clips

    To play clips sequentially starting from a To add a shot mark during play (HD mode selected clip only) You can add shot marks to clips during play by Select the thumbnail of the clip that you using the same method used during recording (see want to play first.
  • Page 94 To search for shot marks in clips with the shot mark thumbnail screen (HD mode only) When a clip contains one or more shot marks, you can easily find them with the shot mark thumbnail screen. The shot mark thumbnail screen displays a thumbnail of each shot mark frame in the clip.

  • Page 95: Thumbnail Operations

    Thumbnail Operations You can use the THUMBNAIL menu to perform various operations on clips, to check clip properties, and to change clip metadata. THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration Menu items Sub-items Description Clip Properties — Displays detailed properties (see page 98). Set Index Picture —...
  • Page 96 Menu items Sub-items Description Copy Clip — Copies a clip (see page 99). Delete Clip — Deletes a clip (see page 100). Divide Clip — Divides a clip (see page 102). FAT-HD Filter Clips — Displays the OK clip thumbnail screen (see page 97). FAT-HD Filter Clips Displays the OK clip thumbnail screen.

  • Page 97: Basic Thumbnail Menu Operations

    Press the PLAY/PAUSE button: Playback from Basic THUMBNAIL Menu the selected clip starts. Operations Changing the Thumbnail Screen See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 104) for Type information about menu operations. To display the THUMBNAIL menu To display OK clip thumbnails (HD mode only) Press the THUMBNAIL button to When the normal thumbnail screen is displayed,...

  • Page 98: Displaying Clip Properties

    Displaying Clip Properties Select “Clip Properties” in the THUMBNAIL menu. a Image of the current clip e Lock mark (UDF and FAT-SD mode only) b Image of the previous clip This appears when the clip is marked with an OK Press the PREV button to display the properties of mark or protected.

  • Page 99: Adding/Deleting A Flag (Udf Only)

    j Timecode of the displayed image Copying Clips k Timecode of the recording start point You can copy clips to other SxS memory cards. l Timecode of the recording end point Clips are copied to destination SxS memory cards using the same names as the original clips. m Duration Notes n Recorded audio channels...

  • Page 100: Deleting Clips

    To cancel the copy operation To display the screen Press the RESET/RETURN button. In the thumbnail screen, select a thumbnail and press the EXPAND button (see page 17) or select To copy all files in the General directory “THUMBNAIL” > “Thumbnail View” > To copy all files only, without copying clips, “Forward Expansion.”...

  • Page 101: Displaying The Shot Mark Thumbnail Screen (Udf And Fat-Hd Mode Only)

    Expand thumbnail screen in FAT-SD Displaying the Shot Mark mode Thumbnail Screen (UDF and FAT- In SD mode, only in the case of clips that have HD Mode Only) been split into partial files because the file size was larger than 2 GB, a thumbnail of the first You can search for shot marks in clips (see frame of each partial file is displayed.

  • Page 102: Adding And Deleting Shot Marks (Udf And Fat-Hd Mode Only)

    Except for the following item, the information Select “Execute,” and press the MENU displayed here is the same as the information knob. displayed in the expand thumbnail screen. Note a Timecode Even if you set the index picture to a frame that is not the This is the timecode of the selected frame in the first frame of a clip, playback of that clip from a thumbnail screen always begins at the first frame.

  • Page 103: Chapter 6 : Menu And Detailed Settings

    Menu and Detailed Settings Chapter OPERATION Menu (see page 107) Setup Menu OPERATION Organization and Levels Format Format Media Input/Output Super Impose Rec Function On this camcorder, settings for shooting and playback are made in the setup menu, which Assignable SW appears in the viewfinder.

  • Page 104: Basic Setup Menu Operations

    MAINTENANCE Menu (see page 129) Basic Setup Menu MAINTENANCE White Shading Operations Black Shading Battery Audio WRR Setting To display the setup menu Timecode Essence Mark Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON, or press Camera Config the MENU button. Preset White The camcorder enters menu mode and the menu list appears on the screen.
  • Page 105 • The menu item selection area displays a Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or maximum of seven lines. You can scroll j button, to move the cursor to the sub- through menus with more than seven lines item that you want to set, and then by moving the cursor up and down.
  • Page 106 To enter text Some items, such as time data or file names, must be set by entering text. When you select one of these items, the text entry area is highlighted, with “SET” displayed to the right. Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or j button, to select a character, and then confirm by pressing the MENU knob or the SET button.

  • Page 107: Menu List

    Menu List OPERATION Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Format File System UDF/FAT Switches between UDF and FAT as Specifies the the recording mode (execute by camcorder’s operating selecting “Execute”). mode and recording HD/SD HD/SD Switches between HD or SD as the...
  • Page 108 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Format Rec Format The available settings Selects the recording format Specifies the vary depending on the (execute by selecting “Execute”). camcorder’s operating settings in UDF/FAT, HD/ mode and recording SD, HD System Line, and format.
  • Page 109 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Input/Output In FAT mode HD&HDV/SD&HDV/ Selects the signals output from the Makes settings related Output& i.LINK SD&DV/480P/576P video connectors and the i.LINK to I/O signals. (HDV/DV) connector. In UDF mode HD/SD/480P/576P When the HD/SD setting is SD, Output “SD&DV”...
  • Page 110 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Input/Output Wide ID Through/Auto Selects whether to add a wide ID Makes settings related signal to the SD output signal. to I/O signals. Through: Output without adding a wide ID signal. Auto: Add and output a wide ID signal when the Down Converter setting is Squeeze.
  • Page 111 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Rec Function Slow & Quick On/Off Turns the Slow & Quick Motion Makes settings related function on or off. (When this is set to special recording to On, the Picture Cache Rec, modes. Interval Rec, and Frame Rec sub- items are set to Off.) Note Frame Rate...
  • Page 112 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Rec Function Number of Frames The available settings When “Interval Rec” or “Frame Makes settings related vary depending on the Rec” is set to “On,” specifies the to special recording settings in “Format” > number of frames to shoot in one modes.
  • Page 113 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description VF Setting Color –99 to ±0 to +99 Adjusts the density of the colors Makes settings related displayed in the viewfinder screen. to the viewfinder Mode Color/B&W Selects “Color” or “B&W” as the screen. display mode of the viewfinder screen.
  • Page 114 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Marker Safety Zone On/Off Turns the safety zone display on or Makes settings related off. to marker display in the Note viewfinder screen. When “Center Marker,” “User Box,” and “Guide Frame” are set to “On,” this setting cannot be turned on.
  • Page 115 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Gain Switch Gain Low –3dB/0dB/3dB/6dB/9dB/ Specifies the gain value for the Makes settings related 12dB/18dB/24dB/30dB/ L position of the GAIN switch. to the GAIN switch. 36dB/42dB Gain Mid –3dB/0dB/3dB/6dB/9dB/ Specifies the gain value for the 12dB/18dB/24dB/30dB/ M position of the GAIN switch.
  • Page 116 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Display On/Off Video Level On/Off Turns the warnings that appear when Selects the items to Warnings the video level is too bright or too display in the dark on or off. viewfinder screen. Brightness Display On/Off Turns the numerical indication of the video brightness on or off.
  • Page 117 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Display On/Off System Line On/Off Turns the indication of the system Selects the items to lines on or off. display in the Rec Mode On/Off Turns the indication of special viewfinder screen. recording modes (S&Q, Interval, Frame Rec, Picture Cache Rec) on or off.
  • Page 118 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description White Setting White Switch<B> Memory/ATW Specifies the operating mode Makes settings related selected by the B position of the to auto white balance WHITE BAL switch. adjustments. Memory: Auto white balance ATW: Auto tracing white balance Shockless White Off/1/2/3 Specifies the reaction speed when...
  • Page 119 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Offset White Offset White <A> On/Off Specifies whether to add (“On”) or Makes settings related not to add (“Off”) an offset value to to white balance offset the white balance value in memory values. Warm Cool <A>...
  • Page 120 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Shutter Shutter Select Second/Degree Specifies the unit used to select Makes settings related shutter speeds. to shutter speed Second: Select in units of seconds. selection. Degree: Select in units of degrees. Slow Shutter On/Off Turns the SLS mode on or off.
  • Page 121 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Clip Title Prefix Text input Specifies the title part (4 to 46 Make settings for clip alphanumeric characters) of clip name or clip titles. management. When the currently specified title is eight characters or fewer in length, Note the entire title appears.
  • Page 122 OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Clip Number Set 0001 to 9999 Specifies the initial value of the Make settings for clip numeric part (four digits) of clip name or clip names (unless the name specified in management. planning metadata with “Auto Naming”...

  • Page 123: Paint Menu

    PAINT Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Switch Status Gamma On/Off Turns gamma correction on or off. Turns various signal Black Gamma On/Off Turns black gamma correction on or correction functions off.
  • Page 124 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Flare Flare On/Off Turns flare correction on or off. Makes settings related Master Flare –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets the master flare correction to flare. level. Flare is light generated R Flare –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets the R flare correction level.
  • Page 125 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Knee Knee On/Off Turns knee correction on or off. Makes settings related Knee Point 50.0% to 95.0% to Specifies the knee point. to knee correction. 109.0% Knee correction is Knee Slope –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the knee slope.
  • Page 126 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Detail(HD Mode)/ Detail On/Off Turns detail adjustment on or off. Detail(SD Mode) Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the detail level. Makes settings related H/V Ratio –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the mix ratio between the to details adjustments H detail level and the V detail level.
  • Page 127 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Skin Detail Skin Detail On/Off Turns skin detail correction on or Makes settings related off. to skin detail Area Detection Color detection screen Detects the color to be targeted by correction. skin detail correction. Skin detail correction is Area Indication On/Off...
  • Page 128 PAINT Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Multi Matrix Multi Matrix On/Off Turns the multi matrix correction Makes settings related function on or off. to multi matrix Area Indication On/Off Turns on or off the function that correction. displays a zebra pattern in the color Multi-matrix correction area targeted by multi matrix allows specific colors...

  • Page 129: Maintenance Menu

    MAINTENANCE Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description White Shading Channel Select Red/Green/Blue Selects the target of white shading Makes settings related correction. to white shading. R/G/B White H Saw –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies a SAW white shading White shading is correction value for the horizontal...
  • Page 130 Other End 11.0V to 14.0V (0.1V Specifies a threshold value that step) triggers a “Battery End” warning when a non-Sony battery pack is used. DC In Before End 11.5V to 11.8V to 17.0V Specifies a threshold value that (0.1V step) triggers a “Battery Near End”...
  • Page 131 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Audio Front MIC Select Mono/Stereo Selects whether the front Makes settings related microphone is monaural (“Mono”) to audio. or stereo (“Stereo”). Audio CH3/4 Mode Ch1/2 / Switch Selects the input signals for the AUDIO IN CH-3/CH-4 connectors. Ch1/2: The same signals as the AUDIO IN CH-1/ CH-2 connectors.
  • Page 132 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Audio CH3&4 AGC Mode Mono/Stereo For automatic adjustment of the Makes settings related input level of analog audio signals to audio. recorded on channels 3 and 4, specifies whether to make the adjustments separately for each channel (“Mono”) or in stereo mode (“Stereo”).
  • Page 133 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Audio Rear1/WRR Level Side1/Front/Front+Side1 Selects the knob that adjusts the Makes settings related audio levels of a wireless to audio. microphone and a device connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector on the rear panel. Side1: The LEVEL knob (left) on the side panel Front: The MIC LEVEL control on...
  • Page 134 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description WRR Setting WRR Valid CH Sel All/CH1 Selects whether to enable channels 1 Makes settings related and 2 of the wireless receiver (“All”) to the wireless tuner. or channel 1 only (“CH1”). WRR CH Select TX1/TX2 Specifies the target channel for other sub-items.
  • Page 135 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Timecode TC Out Auto/Generator Selects the source for timecode Makes settings related output. to timecode. Auto: During recording, output values generated by the timecode generator, and during playback output values obtained by the timecode reader.
  • Page 136 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Camera Config Rec Tally Blink On/Off Turns warning flashes by the Makes settings related TALLY indicator on or off. The to various camcorder warnings alert you an almost operations. exhausted battery pack or low remaining media capacity.
  • Page 137 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Camera Config Rec Status Indicator On/Off Specifies whether to display the Makes settings related recording status indicator in the to various camcorder viewfinder. operations. Fan Control Setting Auto/Off in Rec Sets the fan control mode. Sets the fan control mode.
  • Page 138 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description DCC Adjust DCC Function Select DCC/Fix Enables or disables automatic knee Makes settings related point adjustment when the to DCC (dynamic OUTPUT/DCC switch is set to contrast control). CAM, DCC: ON. DCC: Automatically adjust the knee point according to the luminance of the subject.
  • Page 139 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Auto Iris2 Iris Window 1/2/3/4/5/6/Var Selects the type of iris detection Makes settings related window. to auto iris. Var: Variable Iris Window Ind On/Off Turns on or off the function that displays a frame marker for the auto iris detection window.
  • Page 140 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description ND Comp ND Offset Adjust On/Off ND filter color compensation Makes settings related function. to ND filter color Clear ND Offset Execute/Cancel Clears ND filter color compensation compensation. values (execute by selecting Although the “Execute”).
  • Page 141 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Network Setting DHCP Enable/Disable Selects whether to acquire the IP Makes settings for address automatically from a DHCP network connection. server (“Enable”) or not (“Disable”). Notes IP Address 0.0.0.0 to When “DHCP” is set to “Disable,” •...
  • Page 142 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Wi-Fi Setting Encryption Disable/WEP/TKIP/AES Selects whether to apply data Makes settings for encryption and the type of data Wi-Fi connection. encryption. Disable: Do not apply data Notes encryption. • The CBK-WA01 WEP: Apply WEP (Wired Wi-Fi Adapter is Equivalent Privacy) when required.
  • Page 143 MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Clock Set Date/Time Sets the current date and time. Sets the internal clock. 12H/24H 12H/24H Selects the 12-hour format (“12H”) or the 24-hour format (“24H”) for display of times. Date Mode YYMMDD/MMDDYY/ Selects the display format for dates. DDMMYY YYMMDD: Year, Month, Day MMDDYY: Month, Day, Year...

  • Page 144: File Menu

    FILE Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Display Mode Date&Time/Model Selects the items to be displayed in Makes settings related Name the list box that appears when a file to ALL file operations. is saved or loaded.
  • Page 145 FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Scene Standard File number and file ID Makes settings related Standard File number and file ID to scene file operations. Standard File number and file ID Standard File number and file ID Standard File number and file ID sStandard Standard settings Display Mode...
  • Page 146 FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Lens Display Mode Date&Time/Model Selects the items to be displayed in Makes settings related Name the list box that appears when a file to lens file operations. is saved or loaded. Lens Recall Mem Execute/Cancel Loads a file from internal memory (execute by selecting “Execute”).
  • Page 147 FILE Menu items Sub-item Settings Description Lens L Manufacturer Displays the name of the Makes settings related manufacturer of the installed lens to lens file operations. (only for lenses that support serial communication). M V Modulation –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets a vertical SAW shading compensation value in the lens file.

  • Page 148: Assigning Functions To Assignable Switches

    Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches Using the Assignable SW item of the OPERATION menu, you can assign user-specified functions to the ASSIGN. 0 to 3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 and 5 switches, the COLOR TEMP. button, and the RET button on the lens. The following tables lists the functions that are assigned when the camcorder is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 149: Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Assign. 2 Switch

    Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 Switch Note Immediately after you assign a function to the ASSIGN. 2 switch or you switch the recording format, the setting of the switch at that point may not match the camcorder’s internal state. After assigning a function, switch the ASSIGN. 2 switch or power the camcorder off and on again.
  • Page 150 Assignable switch Function State when camcorder setting is next powered on BRT Disp Turn the display of the brightness level on or off. Setting retained Histogram Turn the histogram display on or off. Setting retained Lens Info Switch the depth of field indication between off, displayed Setting retained in meters, and displayed in feet.
  • Page 151 Assignable switch Function State when camcorder setting is next powered on Color Temp SW 6300K Adjust the white balance with a 6300K preset value. Setting retained Electrical CC Function that switches the electrical CC filter (3200K/ Setting retained 4300K/5600K/6300K) applied to white balance adjustment values.

  • Page 152: Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Ret Button On The Lens

    Functions That Can Be Assigned to the RET Button on the Lens Assignable switch setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on No assignment — Lens RET Display return video signals when the optional CBK- — CE01 is installed and a camera control unit is connected. When a camera control unit is not connected, function as follows.

  • Page 153: Chapter 7 : Saving And Loading User Setting Data

    Saving and Loading User Setting Data Chapter Saving Setting Data Saving and Loading Settings Before starting, insert a writable SxS memory card into a memory card slot. See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 104) for information about menu operations. You can save setup menu settings in the Select “FILE”...

  • Page 154: Loading Setting Data

    file name or a date and time are the number Error message Problem What to do of files that already contain data. NG:Cannot Save No recordable Insert media is recordable Turn the MENU knob to select the inserted. media. desired file number. NG:Media Full The media is Use media with...

  • Page 155: Saving And Loading Scene Files

    To execute the save, select “Execute,” Saving and Loading and then press the MENU knob. To cancel the save, select “Cancel,” and Scene Files then press the MENU knob. If you selected Scene Store SxS in step 2, the ACCESS lamp lights when you execute the save (in blue on the right-side panel and in orange in the card slot section).

  • Page 156: Saving And Loading Lens Files

    Select “Lens Store Mem” or “Lens Saving and Loading Store SxS,” and press the MENU knob. Select “Lens Store Mem” if you want to save Lens Files the data in the camcorder’s internal memory, and select “Lens Store SxS” if you want to save the data on an SxS memory card.

  • Page 157: Loading Lens Files Automatically

    To execute the load, select “Execute,” and then press the MENU knob. To cancel the load, select “Cancel,” and then press the MENU knob. If you select “Execute,” a list box of lens files appears. File numbers where “No File” is displayed are empty file numbers.

  • Page 158: Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices Chapter You can connect a control device such as an RM-B170/B750 Remote Control Unit or RCP-1001/1501 Remote Control Panel and operate this camcorder. For details on connection and operation of the control device, refer to “Operating via the REMOTE Connector” (page 62). Connecting External Monitors Select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected.
  • Page 159 HD/SD SDI OUT connectors (BNC) i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector The PMW-400 has two HD/SD SDI OUT The i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector supports HDV connectors. and DV input/output. However, DV streams You can connect a monitor or switcher, or cannot be recorded on this camcorder. recording device such as a VTR, etc., that This connector can be used to connect a device supports SDI.

  • Page 160: Operating Clips With A Computer

    • Operation is not guaranteed with all computers. For support information for the driver, visit the following URL: Notes http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ • When connecting the USB cable to the computer, be careful to check the form and direction of the PC connector.
  • Page 161 At this time, the output signal from the VIDEO To use the application software OUT connector, HDMI connector, and HD/SD To copy clips to the local disk of your computer, SDI OUT connector changes to a black signal. the dedicated application software must be Notes downloaded and installed on your computer.

  • Page 162: Connecting An External Device (I.link Connection)

    • Set “OPERATION” > “Input/Output” > Connecting an External “Output & i.LINK” in the setup menu (see page 109) to “HD & HDV” or “SD & Device (i.LINK HDV.” HD & HDV or SD & HDV: To output an Connection) HDV stream in HD mode when the video format is set to an HDV compatible format (SP 1440/59.94i,...

  • Page 163: Nonlinear Editing

    Make the following settings with Nonlinear Editing “OPERATION” > “Input/Output” in the setup menu (see page 109). You can transfer an HDV stream to a nonlinear • Set “Output&i.LINK” to “HD&HDV” editing system connected via the i.LINK (HDV/ or “SD&HDV.” DV) connector.

  • Page 164: Configuring A Shooting And Recording System

    Configuring a Shooting and Recording System If you install the optional CBK-CE01 on this camcorder, you can attach the CA-FB70/TX70 Camera Adaptor and connect a camera control unit. This allows you to configure a shooting and recording system by connecting multiple camcorders, camera control units, and remote control units.

  • Page 165: Chapter 9 : Maintenance

    Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime. Contact a Sony service or sales representative for more information about inspections. Testing the Camcorder / Maintenance...

  • Page 166: Operation Warnings

    (If power cannot be turned off by setting the POWER switch to OFF, remove the battery pack or the AC power source.) If the problem continues after the camcorder is restarted, contact your Sony service representative. Operation Warnings...

  • Page 167: Warning Indication

    Warning Indication WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module Free space on the SxS Recording continues. Replace it with another at the earliest opportunity. memory card has become insufficient. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining —...
  • Page 168 Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The remaining power Recording continues. Refer to a Sony service representative to replace of the backup battery the battery with a new one. is insufficient. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining —...
  • Page 169 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The maximum number Recording stops. Replace it with another card. of clips for a single memory card is reached. No more clip can be recorded on the card.
  • Page 170 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module The external signal Recording stops. Change settings of “OPERATION” > “Format” in input via the i.LINK the setup menu to match it to that of the external connection cannot be signal.
  • Page 171 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module Recording The battery power of continues Change the battery at the earliest opportunity. the connected HDD will be exhausted soon. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining —...
  • Page 172 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the recorder Action to take module There is no clip to be Recording continues. — displayed. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — —...

  • Page 173: Appendix

    • Close to radio or TV transmitters producing may be damaged. In such a case, stop using it strong electromagnetic fields. and contact your dealer or a Sony service • In direct sunlight or close to heaters for representative. extended periods...
  • Page 174 Flicker About the LCD panels If recording is made under lighting produced by The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured discharge tubes, such as fluorescent, sodium, or with high precision technology, giving a mercury-vapor lamps, the screen may flicker, functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%.

  • Page 175: Exchanging The Battery Of The Internal Clock

    If the message “BackUp Battery perform formatting of the medium using End” appears in the viewfinder, this battery must “OPERATION” > “Format Media” (see be exchanged. Contact a Sony service page 108) in the setup menu. representative. Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock...

  • Page 176: Output Formats And Limitations

    Output Formats and Limitations Video Formats and Output Signals Output formats of the HD/SD SDI OUT connector and HDMI output connector Output signal that is output from the SDI OUT connector or HDMI output connector corresponds to the setup menu setting or format of played clip. The output format is converted in the following settings.
  • Page 177 1) Converted from 23.98P by 2-3 pull-down processing. 2) Converted from 59.94P. 3) Converted from 29.97P by displaying each 2 same pictures of 29.97P. 4) Converted from 23.98P by displaying each 2 or 3 same pictures of 23.98P. 5) Converted from 50P. Output formats of the VIDEO OUT connector When the output signal from the SDI OUT or HDMI OUT connector is HD, the Y signal whose format is the same as the output signal from the SDI OUT or HDMI OUT connector, is output from the VIDEO...

  • Page 178: Output Signals And Operation Restrictions When A Camcorder System Is

    Output Signals and Operation Restrictions When a Camcorder System is Configured (in HD Mode Only) The table below shows output signals from the camcorder and operation restrictions to the camcorder when it is connected with a camera adaptor and camera control unit to configure a shooting and recording system.

  • Page 179: Specifications

    Audio Specifications LPCM (16 bits, 48 kHz, HD: 4 channels, SD: 2 channels) Recording/playback time With one SBP-32/SBS-32G1A SP or DVCAM mode: Approx.130 min. HQ mode: Approx. 100 min. With one SBP-64A/SBS-64G1A General SP mode: About 280 minutes DVCAM mode: About 260 minutes Power requirements HQ mode: About 200 minutes 12 V DC (11 V to 17.0 V)

  • Page 180: Audio Block

    S/N ratio Media Block 56 dB (Noise Suppress Off) 60 dB (Noise Suppress On) Card slots Horizontal resolution Type: Express Card34 1000TV lines or more Number of slots: 2 Gain Connector: Conforms to PCMCIA Express Card –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 dB, AGC Standard Shutter speed Writing rate...

  • Page 181: Lens Block (Pmw-400K Only)

    For wireless receiver: D-sub 15-pin Power Supply and Related Equipment AC Adaptor Lens Block (PMW-400K Only) AC-DN10/DN2B Battery Pack Lens mount BP-L80S Sony -type bayonet mount Battery Charger Focal length BC-L160/L500/L70 8 mm ( inches) to 128 mm (5 inches) Lens, Viewfinder and Related Equipment (equivalent to 31.5 mm (1...
  • Page 182 Equipment for Remote Control Audio Equipment Remote Control Unit Microphone RM-B170/B750 ECM-678/674/673/680S RCP-1000/1500/1530 Microphone Holder RCP-751/921 CAC-12 RCP-1001/1501 Wireless Microphone DWR-S01D Note WRR-855S/860C/861/862 The command network unit (CNU) is not supported. Other Peripheral Devices 50 Pin Interface and Digital Extender Tripod adaptor CBK-CE01 VCT-14/U14...
  • Page 183 OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS,...

  • Page 184: Chart Of Optional Components And Accessories

    Chart of Optional Components and Accessories HD monitor/SD monitor Portable light ECM-680S/678/ 673 Microphone PMW-EX30, PDW-HR1 CAC-12 XDCAM HD series recorder Microphone Holder DXF-20W HDCAM series recorder Viewfinder WRR-855S UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit DWR-S01D Digital Wireless Receiver DXF-51/DXF-C50WA Viewfinder SxS memory card MEAD-MS01/SD01 Media Adaptor QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adapter CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter...

  • Page 185: About I.link

    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.

  • Page 186: Mpeg-2 Video Patent Portfolio License

    MPEG-2 Video Patent About Bitmap Fonts Portfolio License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN This product uses RICOH Bitmap Fonts CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY produced and sold by Ricoh Company, Ltd. MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER...

  • Page 187: About Openssl

    About OpenSSL Because it uses the OpenSSL Toolkit, this product uses software developed by the OpenSSL Project (http://www.openssl.org/). OpenSSL License --------------- /* ==================================================================== * Copyright (c) 1998-2008 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions * are met: * 1.
  • Page 188 * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, * STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED * OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  • Page 189 * the apps directory (application code) you must include an acknowledgement: * "This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com)" * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG ``AS IS'' AND * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE * ARE DISCLAIMED.

  • Page 190: About Jquery,Sizzle.js

    About JQuery,Sizzle.js This product uses the following software, released under MIT License. jQuery JavaScript Library v1.7.2 http://jquery.com/ Copyright 2011, John Resig Sizzle.js http://sizzlejs.com/ Copyright 2011, The Dojo Foundation Date: Wed Mar 21 12:46:34 2012 -0700 MIT License Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following...

  • Page 191: Index

    Index Camera adaptor 11 Clip(s) batch copy 99 copying 99 cue up 93 defining names 88 deleting 82, 100 AC power 29 displaying properties 98 ACCESS lamps 16, 19 dividing 102 Accessories (optional) 184 operating with a computer 160 Accessory fitting shoe 12 operations 91 Adaptor connector 11 playing 82, 93...
  • Page 192 External input 27 Iris External power source 26 position 28 Eyecup 24 ring 23 IRIS switch 23 F FWD button/indicator 16 F REV button/indicator 16 Lens Filter position 27 cable clamp 12 FILTER selector 13 locking lever 12 Fitting for optional microphone holder 12 mount 12 Flange focal length, adjusting 23, 36 mount cap 12...
  • Page 193 RESET/RETURN button 17 RET button 23 ND filter 13 RM-B750 62 NEXT button 16 Nonlinear editing 161, 163 Number of system lines 26 S×S memory card slots 19 S×S memory cards 58 ejecting 58 OK mark(s) 92 formatting 59 setting 83 loading 58 OK/NG/KP mark(s) 98 restoring 60...
  • Page 194 Specifications 179 Status information 57 VF connector 12 STATUS ON/SEL/OFF switch 15 Video format 26, 99 Status screens 57 setting 43 ASSIGN SWITCH 57 Video level indication 27 AUDIO 57 Video light, connecting 41 BATTERY/MEDIA 57 VIDEO OUT connector 20 CAMERA 57 Viewfinder 24 VIDEO 57...

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