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Sony PXW-X320 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-573-712-11 (1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
PXW-X320
© 2015 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-573-712-11 (1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PXW-X320 © 2015 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Foreword ...................... 9 Before Using This Unit ..............9 Chapter 1 : Overview Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls........10 Power Supply .................. 10 Accessory Attachments..............11 Operating and Connectors Section..........12 Monochrome LCD Panel ..............20 Auto Focus Lens ................
  • Page 3 Connecting a Video Light ................. 42 Using the Shoulder Strap ................42 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ............43 Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings Setting the Video Format ................44 Selecting the Recording Mode ............47 Changing the Video Format ............47 Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance ......
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 : Shooting Handling SxS Memory Cards..............61 About SxS Memory Cards .............. 61 Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory Cards........61 Selecting the SxS Memory Card to Use.......... 61 Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards ......... 62 Checking the Remaining Recording Time........62 Restoring SxS Memory Cards............
  • Page 5 Planning Metadata Operations ..............93 Loading a Planning Metadata File into Camcorder’s Internal Memory..................93 Defining Clip Names in Planning Metadata ........94 Defining Shot Mark Names in Planning Metadata ......95 Chapter 5 : Clip Operations Clip Playback ..................... 96 Thumbnail Screen ................
  • Page 6 FILE Menu ..................153 Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches ......... 158 Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 0 Switch ..158 Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 Switch ..159 Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 1 and 3 Switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 and 5 Switches, and the COLOR TEMP.
  • Page 7 Connecting USB Media ................177 Supported USB Media ..............177 Copying Clips ................177 Displaying the USB Media Thumbnail Screen......178 Configuring a Shooting and Recording System ........179 Tally and Call indication............... 179 Chapter 9 : Maintenance Testing the Camcorder................180 Maintenance .....................
  • Page 8 About Bitmap Fonts ................206 About OpenSSL ..................207 About JQuery,Sizzle.js ................209 Index......................211...

  • Page 9: Foreword

    For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use” (page 35). Note Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PXW-X320 (referred to as “the camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 : Overview

    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 11: Accessory Attachments

    Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring p Tripod mount (see page 30) q Lens mount (special bayonet mount) e Viewfinder attachment shoe Consult a Sony service representative for f VF (viewfinder) connector (26-pin, information about available lenses. rectangular) Note The auto iris function does not operate when a g VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin, lens with 7-pin camera connector is attached.

  • Page 12: Operating And Connectors Section

    Operating and Connectors Section FILTER ND filter selector setting CLEAR Front ND (attenuates light to approximately ND (attenuates light to approximately ND (attenuates light to approximately You can change the “MAINTENANCE” menu setting so that different white balance settings can be stored for different FILTER selector positions.

  • Page 13: Gain Selector

    “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 14 corresponding to the L, M, and H settings can be the same as that of the MENU button in the selected on “OPERATION” > “Gain Switch” in thumbnail screen operations section. the setup menu (see page 123). k STATUS ON/SEL/OFF (menu display When this switch is adjusted, the new setting on/page selection/display off) switch appears on the viewfinder screen for about three...

  • Page 15: Access Lamp

    c WARNING indicator (see page 181) Right side (near the rear) d ACCESS lamp Lights up in blue when data is written to or read from the recording media. e Protective cover of the audio control section (see page 16) f Protective cover of the thumbnail screen operations section (see page 16) g F REV (fast reverse) button and...

  • Page 16: Display Switch

    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 17: Shift Button

    The function of this button is the same as that of If you have recorded clips by using planning the MENU ON/OFF switch. metadata that defined names for Shot Mark 0 to Shot Mark 9, the defined names are displayed e F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/ instead of the above item names in the list.

  • Page 18: Slot Cover

    ExpressCard slot is connected to this connector, Left side and upper section every memory card inserted in the camcorder is recognized as a drive for that computer. c External device connector Connect an optional CBK-WA101 Wireless Adapter, IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module, or USB flash drive.
  • Page 19 j GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input) m TC OUT (timecode output) connector connector (BNC type) (BNC type) This connector inputs a reference signal when the To lock the timecode of an external VTR to the camcorder is to be genlocked or when timecode is timecode of this camcorder, connect this to be synchronized with external equipment.

  • Page 20: Monochrome Lcd Panel

    i REMOTE connector (8-pin) alarm is indicated, you can hear the alarm sound through the earphone. Plugging an earphone into Note the jack automatically cuts off the built-in Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control speaker. Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the You can select monaural or stereo on camcorder POWER switch.

  • Page 21: Focus Switch

    Auto Focus Lens The three dots indicates that timecode is displayed in the hold mode. d HOLD indicator Appears when the timecode generator output is displayed in the hold mode. e Audio level indicators Indicate the audio recording or playback levels of channels 1 to 4.

  • Page 22: Push Auto Button

    position, you can manually adjust the focus MANUAL (manual): Manual zoom. Operate the by operating the focus ring. zoom with the zoom ring. M (manual): The manual mode allows focusing j PUSH AUTO button adjustment with the focus ring. When the IRIS switch is in the M position for In manual mode, auto focus adjustment is manual adjustment, press this button for an also possible, by pressing the PUSH AF...

  • Page 23: Viewfinder

    m RET (return video) button c Eyecup You can use this as an assignable switch (see d Diopter adjustment ring page 161). Allows for optimal focus adjustment. Use this to check the video when Lens RET is assigned to this button (factory default setting). If e Eyepiece you press this after recording stops, the last few You can raise this up when required by the...

  • Page 24: Viewfinder Screen Display

    OFF: Do not display text information. Viewfinder Screen n MIRROR switch Display The image display on the monitor screen becomes reversed horizontally or vertically when the viewfinder barrel is raised up or rotated. L/R: Reverse the image horizontally. OFF: Do not reverse the image. The viewfinder screen displays not only the video B/T: Reverse the image vertically.

  • Page 25: Color Temperature

    b Zoom position (when the lens is g Wireless receiver reception level mounted) When a wireless receiver is installed in the camcorder, “W” appears together with the Indicates the zoom position of the zoom lens in following four segment reception level indicators the range from 0 to 99.

  • Page 26: Video Format

    –: The value of “Offset White” is less than Bottom of viewfinder screen 3200K. l Number of system lines Indicates the number of system lines (1080/720/ 576/480) of video currently being recorded or played back. m Video format Indicates the video format (see page 44). The video aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) can also be displayed when the recording format is set to DVCAM.

  • Page 27: Gain Value

    n White balance memory Indicator Meaning Indicates the currently selected white balance zREC DV recording in progress automatic adjustment memory. STBY Standby for DV recording ATW: ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) mode e Video level indicator [M] W:A: Memory A mode Suitable ND filter indicator W:B: Memory B mode Clip uploading status indicator...
  • Page 28 “On” and the flashband reduce function is activated. v Iris position indicator (when the lens is mounted) Indicates the iris position and the setting for iris override (reference value for the lens iris) (see page 53). The iris override setting is indicated by four segments indicator as follows.

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 : Preparations

    • Make sure to power the camcorder off before replacing the battery pack. Using AC Power For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below. Mount an AC-DN2B/DN10 on the camcorder in • BP-L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack the same way as a battery pack, then connect to •...

  • 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 Bolts supplied with the BKW-401 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-C50WA (5-inch) Electronic Viewfinder. To attach it, an Accessory Shoe Kit (service part number: A-8274-968-B) is required. For details, contact a Sony sales or 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 the camcorder is used for the first internal clock. The date and time set are reflected time in the timecode.

  • Page 36: Mounting And Adjusting The Supplied Lens

    The lens supplied with the camcorder is an aberration correction lens. Contact a Sony service representative for information about other aberration correction lenses. Adjusting the Flange Focal Length...
  • Page 37 Loosen the fixing screws on the F.f or Notes F.B ring (flange focal length adjustment • If you use a subject with insufficient contrast, or move ring). the camcorder or subject during adjustment, this will cause an adjustment error. Use manual or power zoom to set the •...

  • 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)

    Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system, Set the AUDIO IN selector for the power the camcorder off and then fit one of the channel to which you want to input following UHF portable tuners.

  • Page 41: Tripod Mounting

    Note Tripod Mounting The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed. If this happens, press the red button and move the lever as shown above until the pin returns to the stowed position. If the pin remains in the engaged position, you will not be able to mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor.

  • Page 42: Connecting A Video Light

    Connecting a Video Using the Shoulder Light Strap With this camcorder, you can use the Anton To attach the shoulder strap Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent video light (powered by 12 V with maximum power Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap consumption of 50 W).

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position

    Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position You can slide the shoulder pad back and forth within a 40 mm range. This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder. Shoulder pad Raise the lever in the center of the shoulder pad to unlock the shoulder pad.

  • Page 44: Chapter 3 : Adjustments And Settings

    Adjustments and Settings Chapter For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 110). 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 45 Setting items of “OPERATION” > “Format” Video format (recording Frame size format/system frequency) HD/SD HD System System Frequency Line Format – IMX50 59.94i IMX50/59.94i 720×486 IMX50/50i 720×576 29.97P IMX50/29.97PsF 720×486 IMX50/25PsF 720×576 DVCAM 59.94i DVCAM/59.94i 720×480 DVCAM/50i 720×576 DVCAM/29.97PsF 720×480 29.97P DVCAM/25PsF 720×576...
  • Page 46 Setting items of “OPERATION” > “Format” Video format (recording Frame size format/system frequency) HD/SD HD System System Frequency Line Format 1080 HD420 59.94i HD420 HQ 1920/59.94i 1920×1080 HQ1920 HD420 HQ 1920/50i 29.97P HD420 HQ 1920/29.97P HD420 HQ 1920/25P 23.98P HD420 HQ 1920/23.98P HD420 59.94i HD420 HQ 1440/59.94i...

  • Page 47: Selecting The Recording Mode

    In FAT mode Setting items of “OPERATION” > “Format” Video format (recording Frame size format/system frequency) HD/SD HD System System Frequency Line Format 1080 HQ 1920 59.94i HQ 1920/59.94i 1920×1080 HQ 1920/50i 29.97P HQ 1920/29.97P HQ 1920/25P 23.98P HQ 1920/23.98P HQ 1440 59.94i HQ 1440/59.94i...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Black Balance And The White Balance

    When the setting of HD/SD or Country Adjusting the Black was changed, power the camcorder off and on again. Balance and the White Balance Black balance and white balance adjustment values that are automatically set by the camcorder and the various settings are stored in the camcorder memory and retained even when the power is turned off.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The White Balance

    WHITE and then release the switch. For information about this internal check, contact your The message “Executing…” appears during vendor or a Sony service representative. execution, and changes to “Done” when the Note adjustment finishes. The adjustment values are saved If the lens cable is not firmly connected to the LENS connector, it may not be possible to adjust the lens iris.
  • Page 50 For information about this internal check, contact RM-B170/B750 Remote Control Unit. your vendor or a Sony service representative. Select “MAINTENANCE” > “White If you have no time to adjust the white Filter” in the setup menu (see page 147).

  • Page 51: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    The camcorder has two white balance memories, Setting the Electronic A and B. You can automatically save adjustment values for each ND filter in the memory that Shutter corresponds to the WHITE BAL switch setting (A or B). The camcorder has four built-in ND filters, allowing you to save a total of eight adjustment values (4 ×...

  • Page 52: 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 53: Setting Auto Iris

    Select the desired number of Setting Auto Iris accumulated frames with “OPERATION” > “Shutter” > “SLS Frames” in the setup menu. 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 54: 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 55: Adjusting The Focus

    The distance indications on the ring are invalid in Adjusting the Focus MF mode. One-push auto focus Press the PUSH AF button. Auto focus is enabled temporarily. One-push auto focus ends when the subject is Note brought into focus. The lens is designed with an extra margin at the infinity MF assist function position (∞), to compensate for focus drifting due to variations in temperature.

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Audio Level

    “MAINTENANCE” > “Audio” in the setup Adjusting the Audio menu. Rear1/WRR Level: Channel 1 recording level Level (see page 141) Rear2/WRR Level: Channel 2 recording level (see page 142) Note When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to When you have operation of the LEVEL (CH1/CH2) AUTO, the input levels of analog audio signals knobs and MIC LEVEL control linked together, if the recorded on each channel are adjusted...

  • Page 57: Recording Audio On Channels 3 And 4

    Recording Audio on Channels 3 Setting 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 58: Setting The User Bits

    on another media, the timecode will no longer be Synchronizing the Timecode consecutive when you use the original media again for recording. In this case, to make the timecode consecutive, set Connections for timecode the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to synchronization REGEN. Connect both the reference video signal and the Saving the real time in the timecode external timecode as illustrated below.
  • Page 59 Example 2: Interconnecting a number of connector and to the GENLOCK IN camcorders (including one reference connector, respectively. camcorder) This operation synchronizes the internal timecode generator with the external timecode. After about 10 seconds, you can disconnect the external timecode without losing the synchronization.

  • Page 60: Checking Camcorder Settings And Status Information (Status Screens)

    SDI Output: HD/SD SDI OUT connector output Checking Camcorder setting HDMI Output: HDMI connector output setting Settings and Status Down Converter: SD output down converter setting (HD mode only) Information (Status Screens) ASSIGN SWITCH status screen This screen displays the names of the functions assigned to assignable switches Status screen Information displayed...

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 : Shooting

    SxS memory cards that can be used with Press the EJECT button again to eject this camcorder the card. Use the following Sony SxS memory cards (SxS Note PRO or SxS-1) with this camcorder. Data integrity cannot be guaranteed if you power the...

  • Page 62: Formatting (Initializing) Sxs Memory Cards

    Notes Formatting (Initializing) SxS • All data is erased when you format a memory card, Memory Cards including setup files and all of the recorded video data. • Use the format function of this camcorder to format When you load an unformatted SxS memory card, SxS memory cards for use on this camcorder.

  • Page 63: Restoring Sxs Memory Cards

    Note Restoring SxS Memory Cards For restoration of media recorded with this camcorder, be sure to use this camcorder. When you load an SxS memory card that needs to Media recorded with a device other than this camcorder be restored, a message appears in the viewfinder or with another camcorder of different version (even of to ask whether you want to restore it.

  • Page 64: Using A Media Adaptor

    Connection between the camcorder and a guaranteed to work with this camcorder. For computer compatible memory cards, contact your Sony dealer. To use an XQD memory card in which data have been recorded with an XDCAM EX-series XQD Memory Cards...

  • Page 65: Handling Usb Flash Drives

    Turn the MENU knob to select “Execute” and press the knob. During execution, a progress indication appears (%). When formatting is completed, the message “Format USB Memory Done” is displayed. The \MSSONY\PRO\XDCAM\MEMDISC folder and the \General\Sony\Planning folder are automatically created in the drive.

  • Page 66: Restoring Usb Flash Drives

    If the format operation fails Operating via the A format operation may fail because the USB flash drive is write protected, or because it is not REMOTE Connector the type of drive specified for use with this camcorder. In this case, an error message appears. Follow the instructions in the error message and exchange the drive for one that can be used with this When the RM-B170/B750 Remote Control Unit,...
  • Page 67 Relationship between the setting of the RM Rec ASSIGN. 1/3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 Start item and the function of recording start/stop switch, the COLOR TEMP. button, and the buttons ASSIGNABLE 5 switch. • REC START button: the VTR button on the Settings of RM Rec Start lens, and buttons and switches to which the Button...

  • Page 68: Operating The Menu From The Rm-B170

    block will be renewed when you change the Setup menu of settings on the remote control unit. Thus, the the camcorder settings of the paint data made with the remote control unit can be retained even if the remote Main data block control unit is removed.
  • Page 69 When the settings are completed, press the VF MENU button to exit the menu. For details on operations of the RM-B750, refer to the Operation Manual of the RM-B750.

  • Page 70: 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). 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 71 Item Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 Iris Iris Mode Auto/Manual Selects the iris mode. –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the control speed (speed of Iris Speed reaction to changes in the video). (Larger values specify quicker reaction times.) –99 to ±0 to +99 Adjusts the level of the auto iris Iris Level target value.
  • Page 72 Item Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 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 73 Item Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 Black Black Gamma On/Off Turns black gamma correction on or Gamma off. Gamma Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the master black gamma level. Range Low/L.Mid/ Selects the black gamma correction H.Mid/High effective range. Knee Knee On/Off...
  • Page 74 Item Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 Skin Detail Skin Detail On/Off Turns skin detail correction on or off. Area Detection Color detection Detects the color to be targeted by screen skin detail correction. Area Indication On/Off Turns on or off the function that displays a zebra pattern in the area targeted by skin detail correction.
  • Page 75 Item Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 Multi Multi Matrix On/Off Turns the multi matrix correction Matrix function on or off. Area Indication On/Off Turns on or off the function that displays a zebra pattern in the color area targeted by multi matrix correction.
  • Page 76 Item Sub-item Setting Description RM-B170 RM-B750 Scene Standard File number and file ID Standard File number and file ID Standard File number and file ID Standard File number and file ID Standard File number and file ID Scene Recall Execute/Cancel Loads a scene file (execute using Execute).

  • Page 77: 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 78 Item Sub-item Setting Description RCP-1001/1501 On/Off Switch Gamma 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. On/Off Knee Turns knee correction on or off.

  • Page 79: Using Wireless Lan Connection

    LAN Subnet Mask Subnet mask (factory default connection. setting: 255.255.255.0) For details, contact a Sony sales or service Default Gateway Default gateway (factory default setting: 0.0.0.0) representative. User Name User name for log-in (factory...
  • Page 80 The camcorder starts scanning for a network connection. It is also possible to make a wireless LAN connection by When networks are detected, the accessing a network connection started on the camcorder NETWORK SCAN list appears. from the computer. To terminate the connection Turn the MENU knob to select a Terminate the connection on the computer.

  • Page 81: Using The Web Menu

    “OK.” to the camcorder via a wireless LAN connection. User name: admin You can check the information and setting status Password: pxw-x320 (model name in lower of the camcorder, and upload a planning metadata case) file, using the Web menu.

  • Page 82: Using Live Logging Functions

    Wi-Fi Remote screen (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 83 Launch the browser and input http:// Device Browser <camcorder’s IP address> (setting of Tablet Android 4.1/ Chrome MAINTENANCE > Network Setting > 4.2/4.3/4.4 IP Address in the setup menu)/rm.html iOS7.1/8.0/8.1 Safari 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.

  • Page 84: Basic Operations

    - Turn on the assignable switch to which the Basic Operations Rec function has been assigned (see page 159). During recording, the TALLY indicators, the tally indicator on the front panel of the Attach a fully charged battery pack (see viewfinder, and the REC indication on the page 29).

  • Page 85: Playing Recorded Clips

    Playing Recorded Clips Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 When the camcorder is in standby (STBY) mode, you can play all or part of the most recently recorded clip (see page 84). Insert the SxS memory card to play (see Notes page 61).

  • Page 86: Advanced Operations

    selected clips. For details, see “Deleting Clips” Advanced Operations (page 104). Turn on the assignable switch to which the Last Clip DEL function has been assigned (see page 159). A confirmation message appears. Turn the MENU knob to select Recording Shot Marks “Execute”...

  • Page 87: Starting To Record From Pre-Stored Video (Picture Cache Function)

    For details, see “Adding/Deleting the OK Mark immediately after the change. The camcorder exits picture cache mode automatically. (FAT-HD Mode Only)” (page 103). • It is not possible to set the picture cache time during recording. Starting to Record from Pre- •...

  • Page 88: Recording Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)

    If power is lost during recording settings in the “OPERATION” menu (see • If you set the camcorder’s POWER switch to page 120). OFF, the camcorder is powered off The camcorder exits Interval Rec mode when it is automatically after a few seconds, during which powered off, but the “Number of Frames,”...

  • Page 89: Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function)

    Limitations during recording Notes • The i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector cannot be • The Interval Rec, Picture Cache Rec, Frame Rec, and used. Slow & Quick Motion function cannot be used at the • Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ same time.

  • Page 90: Shooting With Slow & Quick Motion

    automatically after a few seconds, during which Recording format System frequency the media is accessed to record the video and 1920/25P audio data stored in the camcorder’s memory up 1280/50P to that point. 1280/25P • If power is lost because the battery was removed, the DC cable was disconnected, or the Slow &...

  • Page 91: Recording With The Clip Continuous Rec Function

    • Audio cannot be recorded when the recording Turn the MENU knob to select “On,” and playback frame rates differ. and then press the knob. • Recording review is not possible. The “CONT” indication flashes in the • If you change the recording frame rate to a value viewfinder, and the function is enabled.

  • Page 92: Framing Shots With The Freeze Mix Function

    • Change the recording format The freeze mix display is canceled and the • Turn off the POWER switch display returns to the normal camera picture. • Playback • Start recording (see page 84). • Switch to thumbnail mode Normal recording starts. Framing Shots with the Freeze Mix Function The freeze mix function allows you to...

  • Page 93: Planning Metadata Operations

    PRIVATE/SONY/ BPAV/General/ Sony/Planning exFAT SxS memory XDROOT/ card General/Sony/ Planning USB flash drive General/Sony/ Planning SxS memory General/Sony/ card Planning Example of a planning metadata file USB flash drive You can shoot using clip names and shot mark • When a wireless LAN connection is made...

  • Page 94: Defining Clip Names In Planning Metadata

    <?xml version="1.0" encoding=" directory where they are located on the USB flash UTF-8"?>3 driver (General/Sony/Planning) contains 512 or <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// more files. xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ Turn the MENU knob to select a file to planningmetadata"...

  • Page 95: Defining Shot Mark Names In Planning Metadata

    “sp” indicates a space and 3 indicates a carriage return. Note If a name string contains even one non-ASCII character, the maximum length of that string is 16 characters. <?xml version="1.0" encoding=" UTF-8"?>3 <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ planningmetadata" assignId=" H00123" creationDate=" 2011-04-15T08:00:00Z" lastUpdate=" 2011-04-15T15:00:00Z" version= "1.00">3 <Properties...

  • Page 96: 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 97) in a thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip (see page 97).

  • Page 97: Clip Name

    j Clip duration has been split before being saved, the take mark appears. You can check the segment files on k Timecode the expand thumbnail screen (see page 104). This is the timecode of the index picture. b Date and start time of recording Note c Clip name Normal thumbnail screens display SD clips only or HD...

  • Page 98: Using Thumbnails To Search Inside Clips

    Play continues through all clips after the selected Using Thumbnails to Search clip. Inside Clips When the last clip has been played to the end, the camcorder enters pause (still image) mode at the last frame of the last clip. •...

  • Page 99: 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 item Sub-item Description Clip Properties — Displays detailed properties (see page 102). Set Index Picture —...
  • Page 100 Menu item Sub-item Description Lock Clip — Protects a clip. UDF / exFAT Unlock Clip — Unlocks a clip. UDF / exFAT Copy Clip Copy Clip(A)/Copy Copies a clip (see page 103). Clip(B)/Copy Clip(USB) Delete Clip — Deletes a clip (see page 104). Divide Clip —...

  • Page 101: Basic Thumbnail Menu Operations

    Press the PLAY/PAUSE button: Playback from Basic THUMBNAIL Menu the selected clip starts. Operations Changing the Thumbnail Screen For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Type Operations” (page 110). 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 102: Displaying Clip Properties

    Displaying Clip Properties Select “Clip Properties” in the THUMBNAIL menu. a Image of the current clip f OK, NG, KP mark (UDF, exFAT, and FAT-HD mode only) b Image of the previous clip UDF/exFAT: When an OK, NG, or KP flag is Press the PREV button to display the properties of added to the selected clip, the corresponding mark the previous clip.

  • Page 103: Adding/Deleting A Flag (Udf, Exfat Modes)

    o Video format of recording The number in parentheses is the smallest number that does not exist at the copy destination. Examples: Adding/Deleting a Flag (UDF, ABCD0002 ABCD0002(1) exFAT Modes) ABCD0002(1) ABCD0002(2) ABCD0005(3) ABCD0005(4) • If the parenthetical numbers (1) to (9) already exist at You can add an OK/NG/KP flag to clips recorded the copy destination, it is not possible to copy any more in UDF or exFAT mode.

  • Page 104: Deleting Clips

    Clip(USB)” from the THUMBNAIL menu to Displaying the Expand Thumbnail copy the clip to the USB media. Screen (UDF/exFAT/FAT-HD Mode USB flash drives must be formatted with the exFAT file system. only) To format the drive in the camcorder, select “USB Set”...

  • Page 105: Displaying The Shot Mark Thumbnail Screen (Udf/Exfat/ Fat-Hd Mode Only)

    To return to the previous division level The same icons are also displayed beneath the thumbnails. However, when several icons could Press the EXPAND button with the SHIFT button be displayed for the same frame, one icon is held down, or select “THUMBNAIL” > selected for display, in the order of priority Index “Thumbnail View”...

  • Page 106: Adding And Deleting Shot Marks (Udf/Exfat/Fat-Hd Mode Only)

    The properties screen of the selected frame Example shot mark thumbnail screen appears, and a confirmation message appears (with Shot Mark1 selected) below the image. Select “Execute,” and press the MENU knob. Changing Clip Index Pictures (UDF/exFAT/FAT-HD Mode Only) Select the thumbnail of the frame that you want to use as the index picture, and then select “THUMBNAIL”...
  • Page 107 Note When there is not enough remaining capacity on the SxS memory cards to store the divided clips, a message appears to inform you that there is not enough capacity.

  • Page 108: Chapter 6 : Menu And Detailed Settings

    Menu and Detailed Settings Chapter Setup Menu Levels Setup Menu Organization and Levels See page 112 for the organization of the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu. See “THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration” (page 99) for the organization of the THUMBNAIL menu. USER menu (see page 112) On this camcorder, settings for shooting and playback are made in the setup menu, which USER...
  • Page 109 PAINT menu (see page 132) FILE menu (see page 153) PAINT FILE Switch Status User White Black Scene Flare Reference Gamma Lens Black Gamma Import Knee White Clip Detail(HD Mode) Detail(SD Mode) Aperture Skin Detail Matrix Multi Matrix V Modulation Low Key Sat.

  • Page 110: Basic Setup Menu Operations

    item selection area by pressing the k Basic Setup Menu button. • The menu item selection area displays a Operations maximum of seven lines. You can scroll through menus with more than seven lines by moving the cursor up and down. Triangles appear at the upper right and lower right of the menu item selection area To display the setup menu...
  • Page 111 confirm the selection by pressing the The cursor moves to the next position. To return to the previous position, push the MENU knob or the SET button. MENU CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch The settings of the selected sub-item appear, down to the ESCAPE side. and the cursor moves to the currently selected value.

  • Page 112: Menu List

    Menu List USER Menu You can register arbitrary menu items from the OPERATION, PAINT, and MAINTENANCE menus in the USER menu. You register items using the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu. The USER menu consists of the following items when it is in the factory default state. •...
  • Page 113 Select the item in the position where you Adding an item and all sub-items want to insert an item, then press the MENU knob. Display the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu. Select “Ins SubItem ” or “Ins SubItem The currently registered menu items are ,”...
  • Page 114 Select the sub-item in the position The currently registered menu items are displayed. where you want to insert a sub-item, select “Ins SubItem ” or “Ins SubItem Select the item containing the sub-item ,” and press the MENU knob. you want to delete, then press the Ins SubItem R: Inserts a sub-item above the MENU knob.

  • Page 115: Operation Menu

    OPERATION Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Format UDF/exFAT/FAT File System Switches between UDF, exFAT, and Specifies the camcorder’s FAT as the recording mode (execute operating mode and using Execute). recording format. HD/SD HD/SD Switches between HD or SD as the...
  • Page 116 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Format Rec Format XAVC-I/XAVC-L50/ When the File System setting is Specifies the camcorder’s XAVC-L35/ [exFAT], the HD/SD setting is [HD], operating mode and HD422 50/ the HD System Line setting is [1080], recording format. HD420 HQ1920/ and the System Frequency setting is HD420 HQ1440 [29.97P], [25P], or [23.98P].
  • Page 117 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Format 16:9/4:3 Aspect Ratio Selects the SD mode aspect ratio Specifies the camcorder’s (SD) (execute using Execute). operating mode and Audio 24bit/16bit Selects the audio bit rate for recording recording format. Length(IMX) in IMX format. Country NTSC Area/NTSC(J) Selects the area of use (execute using...
  • Page 118 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Input/Output SDI/HDMI Out On/Off Turns on/off the superimposition of text Makes settings related to Super information on the output of the HD/SD I/O signals. SDI OUT and HDMI connectors. Video Out Super On/Off Turns on/off the superimposition of text information on the output of the VIDEO OUT connector.
  • Page 119 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Rec Function Slow & Quick On/Off Turns the Slow & Quick Motion Makes settings related to function on/off. special recording modes. (When this is set to “On,” “Clip Continuous Rec,” “Picture Cache Rec,” Note “Interval Rec,” “Frame Rec,” and When Picture Cache is “Flashband Reduce”...
  • Page 120 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Rec Function Interval Rec On/Off Turns the Interval Rec function on/off. Makes settings related to (When this is set to “On,” “Slow & special recording modes. Quick,” “Clip Continuous Rec,” “Picture Cache Rec,” and “Frame Rec” Note are set to “Off.”) When Picture Cache is...
  • Page 121 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description VF Setting –99 to ±0 to +99 Color Adjusts the density of the colors Makes settings related to displayed in the viewfinder screen. the viewfinder screen. Mode Color/B&W Selects “Color” or “B&W” as the display mode of the viewfinder screen. (Even when “B&W”...
  • Page 122 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Marker On/Off Setting Turns the display of all markers on/off. Makes settings related to Note marker display in the When Marker is assigned to the ASSIGN. viewfinder screen. 2 switch, this setting is disabled. Center Marker 1/2/3/4/Off When the center marker is displayed, selects the type.
  • Page 123 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Marker –479 to 0 to 479 User Box H Specifies the horizontal position of the Makes settings related to Position box cursor center. marker display in the –464 to 0 to 464 User Box V Specifies the vertical position of the box viewfinder screen.
  • Page 124 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Zebra 1/2/BOTH Zebra Select Selects the zebra pattern type (Zebra1, Makes settings related to Zebra2, Both). zebra displays. Zebra1 Level 50% to 70% to 107% Specifies the Zebra1 display level. Zebra1 Aperture 1 to 10% to 20% Specifies the Zebra1 aperture level.
  • Page 125 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Display On/Off On/Off Color Temp Turns the indication of the color Selects the items to temperature on/off. display in the viewfinder On/Off Video Format Turns the indication of the video format screen. on/off. On/Off System Line Turns the indication of the system lines on/off.
  • Page 126 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description White Setting Memory/ATW White Specifies the operating mode selected Makes settings related to Switch<B> by the B position of the WHITE BAL auto white balance switch. adjustments. Memory: Auto white balance ATW: Auto tracing white balance Shockless White Off/1/2/3 Specifies the reaction speed when the WHITE BAL switch setting is changed.
  • Page 127 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Offset White Offset White On/Off Specifies whether to add (“On”) or not Makes settings related to <A> to add (“Off”) an offset value to the white balance offset white balance value in memory A. values. Warm Cool <A>...
  • Page 128 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Time Zone Zone –12:00 to +0:00 to Specifies a difference from UTC Specifies the time zone. +13:30 (in steps of 30 (Greenwich Mean Time) in units of 30 minutes) minutes. Clip Auto Naming In Fat mode: Title/ Selects the clip naming format.
  • Page 129 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Clip Title Prefix Text input Specifies the title part (4 to 46 Make settings for clip alphanumeric characters) of clip titles. name or clip When the currently specified title is management. eight characters or fewer in length, the entire title appears.
  • Page 130 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Clip Name Display Off/On Selects whether to display the name of Make settings for clip the next clips to be recorded in E-E name or clip mode (“On”) or not (“Off”). management. Update Media<A>/ Updates the management files on the Media<B>...
  • Page 131 OPERATION Item Sub-item Setting Description Flashband Reduce Setting On/Off Turns the flashband reduce function on/ Reducing flashbanding. off. Note Note This item is disabled When the flashband reduce function is set (grayed out) when ”Picture to on/off, video and audio may be distorted Cache Rec”...

  • Page 132: Paint Menu

    PAINT Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. PAINT Item Sub-item Setting Description Switch Status On/Off Gamma Turns gamma correction on/off. Turns various signal Black Gamma On/Off Turns black gamma correction on/off. correction functions and a Matrix On/Off Turns linear matrix correction and user test signal on/off.
  • Page 133 PAINT Item Sub-item Setting Description Flare On/Off Flare Turns flare correction on/off. Makes settings related to Master Flare –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets the master flare correction level. flare. R Flare –99 to ±0 to +99 Sets the R flare correction level. Flare is light generated G Flare –99 to ±0 to +99...
  • Page 134 PAINT Item Sub-item Setting Description Knee On/Off Knee Turns knee correction on/off. Makes settings related to Knee Point 50.0% to 90.0% to Specifies the knee point. knee correction. 109.0% Knee correction is –99 to ±0 to +99 Knee Slope Specifies the knee slope. processing that prevents Knee Saturation On/Off...
  • Page 135 PAINT Item Sub-item Setting Description Detail(HD Mode)/ On/Off Detail Turns detail adjustment on/off. Detail(SD Mode) Level –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the detail level. Makes settings related to H/V Ratio –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the mix ratio between the H details adjustments in HD detail level and the V detail level.
  • Page 136 PAINT Item Sub-item Setting Description Skin Detail Skin Detail On/Off Turns skin detail correction on/off. Makes settings related to Area Detection Color detection Detects the color to be targeted by skin skin detail correction. screen detail correction. Skin detail correction is Area Indication On/Off Turns on/off the function that displays a...
  • Page 137 PAINT Item Sub-item Setting Description Multi Matrix Multi Matrix On/Off Turns the multi matrix correction Makes settings related to function on/off. multi matrix correction. Area Indication On/Off Turns on/off the function that displays a Multi-matrix correction zebra pattern in the color area targeted allows specific colors to by multi matrix correction.

  • Page 138: Maintenance Menu

    MAINTENANCE Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description White Shading Red/Green/Blue Channel Select Selects the target of white shading Makes settings related to correction. white shading. –99 to ±0 to +99 R/G/B White H Specifies a SAW white shading White shading is required correction value for the horizontal...
  • Page 139 0%/1%/2%/3%/4%/ Specifies a threshold value that triggers a “Battery End” warning when a BP-GL95A battery pack is used. Sony Before End 11.5V to 17V (0.1V Specifies a threshold value that triggers steps) a “Battery Near End” warning when a BP-L60S/L80S battery pack is used.
  • Page 140 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Audio Front MIC Select Mono/Stereo Selects whether the front microphone is Makes settings related to monaural (“Mono”) or stereo audio. (“Stereo”). Audio CH3/4 Ch1/2 / Switch Selects the input signals for the AUDIO Mode IN CH-3/CH-4 connectors. Ch1/2: The same signals as the AUDIO IN CH-1/ CH-2 connectors.
  • Page 141 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Audio Off/–6dB/–9dB/ Limiter Mode For manual audio level adjustments, Makes settings related to –12dB/–15dB/–17dB selects the saturation level for the audio. limiter applied to loud input signals. Select “Off” if you do not wish to use the limiter.
  • Page 142 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Audio Side2/Front/ Rear2/WRR Selects the knob that adjusts the audio Makes settings related to Level Front+Side2 levels of a wireless microphone and a audio. device connected to the AUDIO IN CH- 2 connector on the rear panel. Side2: The LEVEL knob (right) on the side panel Front: The MIC LEVEL control on the...
  • Page 143 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description WRR Setting All/CH1 WRR Valid CH Selects whether to enable channels 1 Makes settings related to and 2 of the wireless receiver (“All”) or the wireless tuner. channel 1 only (“CH1”). WRR CH Select TX1/TX2 Specifies the target channel for other sub-items.
  • Page 144 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Timecode Auto/Generator TC Out Selects the source for timecode output. Makes settings related to Auto: During recording, output values timecode. generated by the timecode generator, and during playback output values obtained by the timecode reader. Generator: Output values generated by the timecode generator during both recording and playback.
  • Page 145 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Camera Config On/Off Rec Tally Blink Turns warning flashes by the TALLY Makes settings related to indicator on/off. The warnings alert you various camcorder an almost exhausted battery pack or low operations. remaining media capacity. 3sec/10sec/Clip Rec Review Selects the recording review time.
  • Page 146 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Camera Config Color Bars Select ARIB/100%/75%/ Selects the color bar type. Makes settings related to SMPTE various camcorder User Menu Only On/Off Selects whether to display the USER operations. menu only (“On”) or display the menu list (“Off”) when the camcorder is displaying the menu.
  • Page 147 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description White Filter ND Filter On/Off Turns the function that assigns electrical Makes settings related to C.Temp CC filters to ND filters on/off. filters. ND FLT 3200K/4300K/ Selects the color temperature for when C.Temp<1> 5600K/6300K electrical CC filters are assigned to ND filters.
  • Page 148 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Auto Iris2 1/2/3/4/5/6/Var Iris Window Selects the auto iris detection window Makes settings related to type. Var: Variable auto iris. Iris Window Ind On/Off Turns the indication of the auto iris detection window frame on/off. –99 to ±0 to +99 Iris Level Adjusts the level of the auto iris target...
  • Page 149 Sets a desired user name in 1 to 31 • This item is disabled alphanumeric characters. (grayed out) during recording and play. Password pxw-x320 (model Sets a password (model name) in 0 to 31 name) alphanumeric characters. For details about wireless Execute/Cancel Confirms the settings in “Network...
  • Page 150 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Wi-Fi Setting Scan Networks Execute/Cancel When “Wi-Fi” is set to “Enable,” scan Makes settings for the available network connection. wireless LAN connection. SSID Network name Sets the network name of up to 32 characters. Notes Network Type Infra/Adhoc Selects the connection mode.
  • Page 151 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Wi-Fi Setting xxxxx Wi-Fi Status Displays “Connecting” while Makes settings for Connecting connection is being attempted. Displays wireless LAN connection. black squares (x) to show the connection status by the number of Notes squares when the camcorder is •...
  • Page 152 MAINTENANCE Item Sub-item Setting Description Menu Scroll Normal/Loop Menu Scroll Selects the scroll method for the menu. Selects the scroll method Normal: The cursor stops when it for the menu. reaches to the top or bottom while scrolling. Loop: The cursor continues scrolling from the bottom when it reaches to the top, or from the top when it reaches to the bottom.

  • Page 153: File Menu

    FILE Menu Settings in bold are the factory default values. FILE Item Sub-item Setting Description User User Load SxS Execute/Cancel Loads a user file saved on an SxS Makes settings relating to memory card (execute using Execute). user file operations. When “Load Customize Data”...
  • Page 154 FILE Item Sub-item Setting Description Date&Time/ Display Mode Selects the items to be displayed in the Makes settings related to Model Name list box that appears when a file is saved ALL file operations. or loaded. All Load SxS Execute/Cancel Loads a file from an SxS memory card (execute using Execute).
  • Page 155 FILE Item Sub-item Setting Description Scene Standard File number and file ID Makes settings related to Standard File number and file ID 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 156 FILE Item Sub-item Setting Description Lens Date&Time/ Display Mode Selects the items to be displayed in the Makes settings related to Model Name list box that appears when a file is saved lens file operations. or loaded. Lens Recall Execute/Cancel Loads a file from internal memory (execute using Execute).
  • Page 157 FILE Item Sub-item Setting Description Lens –40 to 0 to 40 Lens Center H Sets a center marker horizontal position Makes settings related to in the lens file. lens file operations. –40 to 0 to 40 Lens Center V Sets a center marker vertical position in the lens file.

  • Page 158: 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 159: 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 160 Assignable SW setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Lens Info Switch the depth of field indication between off, displayed in Setting retained meters, and displayed in feet. Zoom Tele/Wide When a lens that supports serial communication is installed, —...

  • Page 161: Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Ret Button On The Lens

    Assignable SW setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Electrical CC Function that switches the electrical CC filter (3200K/ Setting retained 4300K/5600K/6300K) applied to white balance adjustment values. Each press of the switch or button switches in the order 3200K 4300K 5600K...
  • Page 162 Assignable SW setting Function State when camcorder is next powered on Clip Flag NG Add/clear an NG flag to/from the clip being recorded or Setting not retained played. Clip Flag Keep Add/Clear a KP flag to/from the clip being recorded or Setting not retained played.

  • Page 163: Adjusting Pmw-320 Image Quality

    Adjusting PMW-320 Image Quality You can adjust the PMW-320 image quality to match the camcorder using the following menu settings. Menu item Sub-item Setting PAINT >Matrix User Matrix R-G User Matrix R-B –24 –24 User Matrix G-R –20 –20 User Matrix G-B –25 –25 User Matrix B-R...

  • Page 164: Chapter 7 : Saving And Loading User Setting Data

    Saving and Loading User Setting Data Chapter one on an SxS memory card or USB flash Saving and Loading drive (in UDF/exFAT mode). Lens files: Lens files save the setting data used to Settings compensate for lens characteristics, such as flare, white shading, white balance and center markers.

  • Page 165: Loading Settings Data

    Select the file number under which you move the cursor to “SET,” and then want to save the data, and then press the press the MENU knob. MENU knob. The specified name is displayed. When you save the file (see page 164), the A confirmation message appears.

  • Page 166: Resetting A File After Changing Its Contents

    loaded from the SxS memory card or USB flash Saving and Loading drive. Error message Problem Solution Scene Files NG:No Data • There is no Insert the readable media that media contains the • The specified file you want. file does not Scene files allow you to save the following types exist on the media...

  • Page 167: Loading Scene Files

    To execute the save, select “Execute,” When the data has been loaded from the SxS memory card, a completion message appears and then press the MENU knob. and the ACCESS lamp goes out. To cancel the save, select “Cancel,” and If saving to internal memory or a USB flash then press the MENU knob.

  • Page 168: Saving And Loading Lens Files

    saving to a USB flash drive (UDF, exFAT Saving and Loading modes), select “Lens Store USB” > “Execute.” Lens Files Press the MENU knob. A list box of lens file number appears. File numbers where “No File” is displayed are empty file numbers.

  • Page 169: Loading Lens Files Automatically

    File numbers with a file name or a date and Saving and Loading time are the number of files that already contain data. User Files Select the desired file number, and then press the MENU knob. A confirmation message appears. You can save the USER menu setup status (menu To execute the load, select “Execute,”...

  • Page 170: Loading User Files

    side panel and in orange in the card slot To execute the load, select “Execute,” section). and then press the MENU knob. To When the data has been saved, a completion cancel the load, select “Cancel,” and message appears and the ACCESS lamp goes then press the MENU knob.

  • Page 171: 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 about connection and operation of the control device, see “Operating via the REMOTE Connector” (page 66). Connecting External Monitors Select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected.
  • Page 172 This connector can be used to connect a device HD/SD SDI OUT connectors (BNC type) that supports i.LINK (HDV). The device type can The camcorder has two HD/SD SDI OUT be a monitor, read/write device such as VTR or connectors. HDD, or computer.

  • Page 173: Managing/Editing Clips With A Computer

    For support information for the driver, visit the Notes following URL: • When connecting the USB cable to the computer, be http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ careful to check the form and direction of the PC connector. To the • The camcorder does not work on the bus power from ExpressCard slot the computer.
  • Page 174 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 175: Connecting An External Device (I.link Connection)

    synchronization with a recording start/stop Connecting an External operation on this camcorder. Device (i.LINK Perform the preparatory settings of the camcorder. Connection) • Set “OPERATION” > “Input/Output” > “Output & i.LINK” in the setup menu (see page 117) to “HD & HDV” or “SD & You can record the same images as those HDV.”...

  • Page 176: Nonlinear Editing

    • When you execute the operation to make a recording Set the external signal to a format that on the recording media loaded in the camcorder while can be recorded on the camcorder. HDV signals are output from the i.LINK (HDV/DV) Select an HDV compatible format (SP 1440/ connector, HDV signal output stops for about one 59.94i, SP 1440/50i, or SP 1440/23.94P) for...

  • Page 177: Connecting Usb Media

    To copy all clips using an assignable switch The recommended USB media are as follows. Assign the Quick Backup function to an • Sony PSZ-HA1T (1 TB) assignable switch, then press the assignable • Sony PSZ-HA50 (500 GB) switch to copy all clips on the selected SxS •...

  • Page 178: Displaying The Usb Media Thumbnail Screen

    Displaying the USB Media Thumbnail Screen Select “USB Set” > “USB Thumbnail” in the MAINTENANCE menu to display the thumbnail screen for clips recorded on USB media. When selecting the folder by using “USB Set” > “Select Folder” in the MAINTENANCE menu, you can also assign the USB Thumbnail function to an assignable switch, then press the switch to display the USB media thumbnail screen.

  • Page 179: 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. For more information about the CA-FB70 and CA-TX70, refer to their respective operation manuals.

  • Page 180: 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.

  • Page 181: Error/Warning System

    (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.

  • Page 182: Warning Indication

    Warning Indication WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — Problem Operation in the Solution recorder module Free space on the SxS Recording continues. Replace it with another at the earliest memory card has become opportunity. insufficient. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining —...
  • Page 183 — Problem Operation in the Solution recorder module The remaining power of Recording continues. Refer to a Sony service representative to replace the backup battery is the battery with a new one. insufficient. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining —...
  • Page 184 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the Solution recorder module The maximum number of Recording stops. Replace it with another card. clips for a single memory card is reached. No more clip can be recorded on the card.
  • Page 185 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the Solution recorder module The external signal input Recording stops. Change settings of “OPERATION” > “Format” via the i.LINK in the setup menu to match it to that of the connection cannot be external signal.
  • Page 186 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — Problem Operation in the Solution recorder module The battery power of the Recording continues. Replace it with another at the earliest connected HDD will be opportunity. exhausted soon. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining —...
  • Page 187 WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the Solution recorder module There is no clip to be Recording continues. — displayed. WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining — — — — Problem Operation in the Solution recorder module...

  • Page 188: Appendix

    • In direct sunlight or close to heaters for may be damaged. In such a case, stop using it extended periods and contact your dealer or a Sony service representative. To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable communications devices...
  • Page 189 Aliasing The eyepiece lens can concentrate the sun’s rays and melt the interior of the viewfinder. When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker. About the LCD panels Flicker 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...

  • Page 190: 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 117) in the setup menu. representative.

  • Page 191: 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. When recording: Format of the Output format OPERATION menu...
  • Page 192 When recording: Format of the Output format OPERATION menu Input/Output setting of the OPERATION menu When playing back: Video format of the played video clip HD&HDV SD&HDV SD&DV HD422 1280/29.97P 1280×720/59.94P 720×480/29.97PsF HD420 HQ1280/29.97P HD422 1280/23.98P 1280×720/59.94P 720×480/59.94i HD420 HQ1280/23.98P (23.98P Output: 2-3 Pull Down) HQ1280/59.94P 720×480/59.94P...
  • Page 193 When recording: Format of the Output format OPERATION menu Input/Output setting of the OPERATION menu When playing back: Video format of the played video clip HD&HDV SD&HDV SD&DV IMX 608/25P 720×576/25PsF DVCAM 480/25P DVCAM 25P 1) Converted from 23.98P by 2-3 pull-down processing. 2) Converted from 59.94P.
  • Page 194 When recording: Format of the Output format OPERATION menu Input/Output setting of the OPERATION menu When playing back: Video format HD&HDV SD&HDV SD&DV of the played video clip DVCAM 29.97P – – DV (720×480/29.97PsF) HQ1920/50i Input/output is not possible. DV (720×576/50i) HQ1440/50i SP1440/50i HDV (1440×1080/50i)

  • Page 195: Output Signals And Operation Restrictions When A Camcorder

    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 196 Settings of Rec Format and SDI outputs to the System format of the Operation restrictions to the System Frequency under camera adaptor camera adaptor and camcorder Genlock Return video OPERATION >Format in camera control unit display the setup menu XAVC-I 1920/50i 1920×1080/50i 1920×1080/50i Available...

  • Page 197: Software Downloads

    • When connecting a device to the DC OUT India http://pro.sony.co.in connector, use one with current consumption of 0.5 A or less. Sony Creative Software, software download Operating temperature page: 0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF) http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/...
  • Page 198 Audio XAVC-L25 mode: When using SBP-128B (128 GB): <exFAT> Approx. 440 minutes XAVC-I mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, When using SBS-64G1A/SBP-64B 4 channels XAVC-L mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, (64 GB): Approx. 220 minutes When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB): 4 channels Approx.
  • Page 199 <FAT> Recording frame rate HD HQ mode <exFAT> When using SBP-128B (128 GB): XAVC-I mode: CBG, 112 Mbps max, Approx. 400 minutes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 When using SBS-64G1A (64 GB): 1920×1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, Approx. 200 minutes 23.98p When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB): 1280×720/59.94p, 50p Approx.

  • Page 200: Camera

    HD 420 HQ mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, Camera 35 Mbps/VBR 1920×1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, Imaging element 23.98p 1440×1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, -inch type CMOS 23.98p Effective picture elements: 1920 (H) × 1080 (V) 1280×720/59.94p, 50p, 23.98p (2-3 pull Format down) 3-chip RGB SD MPEG IMX mode: Optical system 720×486/59.94i, 29.97PsF...

  • Page 201: Audio

    Audio Inputs/Outputs Input/Output connectors Sampling frequency Inputs 48 kHz Audio input: XLR type, 3-pin, female (2) Quantization Line/Mic/Mic +48 V selectable 16 bits –60 dBu/+4 dBu Headroom (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) 20 dB (factory default) (20, 18, 16, 12 dB) Microphone input: XLR type, 5-pin, female Frequency response –60 dBu...

  • Page 202: Lens

    Related Equipment Lens Power supply and related equipment Lens mount AC adaptor Sony -inch type bayonet mount AC-DN10/DN2B Focal length Battery pack 5.8 mm to 93 mm BP-L80S (35 mm equivalent: 31.4 mm to 503 mm) Battery charger Zoom BC-L160/L500/L70...
  • Page 203 Dimensions Wireless adaptor CBK-WA101 USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 Media adaptor MEAD-SD02 (for SDHC card) XQD ExpressCard adaptor QDA-EX1 (for XQD memory card) Recording media SxS memory card SxS PRO+ series SxS PRO series SxS-1 series Audio equipment Microphone (Unit: mm (inches)) ECM-678/674/673/680S Microphone holder CAC-12...
  • Page 204 EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD 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 205: Peripheral Devices And Accessories

    Viewfinder DWR-S02D Digital Wireless Receiver SxS memory card MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adaptor CBK-WA101 Wireless Adaptor IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module PXW-X320 RM-B170/B750 CBK-CE01 50-Pin Interface and Digital RCP-1001/1501 Extender + HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor RCP-751/921 RCP-1000/1500/1530 Remote Control Unit...

  • Page 206: About License

    consumers. Disc replicators or sellers of the About License PACKAGED MEDIA need to obtain licenses for their own business from MPEG LA. Please contact MPEG LA for any further information. MPEG LA. L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206 http://www.mpegla.com MPEG-4 AVC Patent Portfolio About Bitmap Fonts...

  • Page 207: 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 208 * 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 209: About Jquery,Sizzle.js

    * 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 210 THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

  • Page 211: Index

    Black balance, adjusting 48 Index BRIGHT control 23 Brightness adjustment 23 Brightness level indicator 27 Camera adaptor 10 Clip AC power 29 batch copy 103 ACCESS lamp 15, 18, 61 batch delete 104 Accessories 205 copying 103 Accessory shoe 11 cue up 98 Adaptor connector 10 defining names 94...
  • Page 212 DISPLAY switch 16, 23 GENLOCK IN connector 19 Green tally indicator 25 EARPHONE jack 19 E-E (Electric-to-Electric) 15 HD/SD SDI OUT connector 20, 172 Electric color temperature filter indicator 27 HDMI output connector 18, 172 Electrical CC filter Histogram display 27 switching 50 HOLD button 16 Electronic shutter 51...
  • Page 213 Power supply 29 POWER switch 10 MACRO switch 22 PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch 17 Maintenance 180 PREV button 15 Media PUSH AF button 21 protection (lock) 21 PUSH AUTO button 22 remaining capacity 21 remaining capacity indicator 27 status indicator 25 Menu REC START button 12 basic operations 110 Recording 175...
  • Page 214 deleting 106 Thumbnail recording 86 indicator 16 Shot mark thumbnail screen 105 operations 99 Shoulder pad 11 THUMBNAIL button 16 adjusting position 43 THUMBNAIL menu 99 Shoulder strap basic operations 101 attaching 42 Thumbnail screen attachment point 11 all clip thumbnail screen 101 Shutter 51 changing screen type 101 Shutter speed 52...
  • Page 215 left-to-right positioning ring 11 lifting up the barrel and eyepiece 31 positioning lever 11 rotation bracket 33 screen display 24 Voltage display 25 VTR button 23 WARNING indicator 15 Warning system 181 WHITE BAL switch 14 White balance adjusting 49 memory indicator 27 Wi-Fi remote control 82 Wireless receiver reception level 25...

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