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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. •...
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(residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio). The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne. WARNUNG Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder...
Table of Contents Table of Contents Foreword ... 10 Before Use... 10 Chapter 1 : Overview Features ... 11 Using the CD-ROM ... 12 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals... 12 System Requirements for Using the Applications ... 13 Software Installation ... 13 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls...
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Preparing the Audio Input System ... 43 Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector... 43 Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors... 44 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone Tripod Mounting ... 46 Connecting a Video Light ... 47 Using the Shoulder Strap ...
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Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens) ... 65 Chapter 4 : Shooting Handling S×S Memory Cards... 67 About S×S Memory Cards ... 67 Loading and Ejecting S×S Memory Cards ... 68 Selecting the S×S Memory Card to Use ... 69 Formatting (Initializing) S×S Memory Cards ...
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Dividing Clips (HD Mode Only) ... 91 Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings Setup Menu Organization and Levels... 92 Setup Menu Organization ... 92 Setup Menu Levels... 92 Basic Setup Menu Operations ... 94 Menu List... 96 OPERATION Menu... 96 PAINT Menu...
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Recording the Camera Picture on an External Device... 144 Nonlinear Editing ... 145 Recording External Input Signals ... 145 Chapter 9 : Maintenance Testing the Camcorder... 147 Maintenance ... 147 Cleaning the Viewfinder ... 147 Note about the Battery Terminal... 147 Operation Warnings ...
For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use” (page 40). Note Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PMW-350K/350L (referred to as “the camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off. Foreword...
15 W or less. The camcorder’s light weight (3.2 kg (7 lb 0.88 oz)) and low center of gravity make it easy to carry on the shoulder while ensuring superior stability.
Inherits unique features of XDCAM EX series The camcorder inherits the workflow features of the XDCAM EX series, including thumbnail display and metadata management, and improves them by introducing an improved man-machine interface. XDCAM EX web sites For information on XDCAM EX, visit the...
URL mentioned in “Preparations” above. Note If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact a Sony service representative. System Requirements for Using the Applications...
(for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)” (page 45). Note For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the following battery packs: BP-GL95, BP-GL65, BP-L60S, and BP-L80S. Accessory Attachments a Shoulder strap fitting Attach the supplied shoulder strap (see page 48).
Connect the cable of the optional DXF-51 or DXF-20W viewfinder. For connecting the DXF-51, optional parts are required. Consult a Sony service representative for information about connecting the DXF-51. h Lens mount securing rubber After locking the lens in position using the lens locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the two projections.
For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” (page 55). c FILTER selector Switches between four ND filters built into this camcorder. When this selector is used, the new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds. FILTER selector...
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Right side (near the front) a ASSIGN. (assignable) 1/2/3 switches You can assign the desired functions to these switches on OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup menu (see page 131). EZ Mode is assigned to the ASSIGN. 1 switch, and Off is assigned to the ASSIGN. 2/3 switches as the factory default setting.
You can assign the desired function to this switch on OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup menu (see page 132). Off is assigned to this switch when the camcorder is shipped from the factory. This is a momentary type switch. Each press of the switch turns the function assigned to this switch on or off.
1) E-E: Abbreviation of “Electric-to-Electric”. In E-E mode, video and audio signals input to the camcorder are output after passing through internal electric circuits only. This can be used to check input signals.
c WARNING indicator Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs (see page 148). d ACCESS lamp Lights up when data is written to or read from the recording media. e Protection cover of the audio control section Open to access the audio control section (see page 21).
BACKLIGHT button Turns the backlight of the monochrome LCD on and off. The backlight of the monochrome LCD panel will be turned on when the camcorder is powered on for the first time after shipped from the factory. Thumbnail screen operations section and audio...
REGEN: Record timecode continuous with the existing timecode recorded on the media. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/ R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in R- RUN mode. CLOCK: Record timecode synchronized to the internal clock. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in F-RUN mode.
GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input) 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. (Genlock for the camera module supports horizontal sync signals only.) Use MAINTENANCE >GENLOCK in the setup...
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TC OUT (timecode output) connector (BNC type) To lock the timecode of an external VTR to the timecode of this camcorder, connect this connector to the external VTR’s timecode input connector. Rear Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls a TALLY (back tally) indicators (red) Light up during recording.
Connect a remote control unit, which makes it possible to control the camcorder remotely. Note Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the camcorder POWER switch. i i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (6-pin, IEEE1394 compliant, S400) To input and output HDV/DV streams, connect to an HDV/DV device.
When you slide the focus ring back (toward the camcorder), the focus mode becomes Full MF mode (see page 59). g Flange focal length adjustment button Press this to adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the lens mounting flange plane to the focusing plane) (see page 42).
Connect to the VF connector (rectangular) on the camcorder. b Stopper Prevents the viewfinder from coming off the camcorder when it is slid from side to side. c Eyecup d Diopter adjustment ring Allows for optimal focus adjustment. e Eyepiece You can raise this up when required by the situation.
Tally indicator Lights up when recording is started by a press of the REC START button on this camcorder, the VTR button on the lens, or the VTR button on the remote control unit. When an abnormality occurs, the tally indicator flashes to indicate a warning.
Extender settings Indicates the setting of the digital extender function (by digital extender option) of this camcorder and the setting of the lens extender. EX: The lens extender is on. 08: The lens shrinker is on. x2D: The optional digital extender function of this camcorder is on.
An error or warning message is displayed here depending on the situation. n Special recording mode indication The following is displayed when the camcorder is in a special recording mode. • Frame Rec (Frame Recording mode) • Interval Rec (Interval Recording mode) •...
• MF* (Manual Focus mode when the MF Assist function is on) • Full MF (Full Manual Focus mode) c External device control “REC2” is displayed when MAINTENANCE >Camera Config >HD-SDI Remote I/F is set to [Chara] in the setup menu and a recording control signal is output from the HD/SD SDI OUT connector.
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Reference Indicator value All segments are lit in grey. –0.25 Lower left segment is lit in white. –0.5 Left two segments are lit in white. –0.75 Left two segments and lower right segment are lit in white. –1 All segments are lit in white. Viewfinder Screen Display...
Preparations Chapter Preparing a Power Supply For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below. • BP-GL95/GL65/L60S/L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack • AC power using the AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
• During recording and playback (while the ACCESS indicator is lit), be careful never to remove the battery pack. • Make sure to power the camcorder off before replacing the battery pack. Using AC Power Mount an AC-DN2B/DN10 on the camcorder in the same way as a battery pack, then connect to the AC power supply.
Note When attaching the viewfinder, make notes of the following points. • Be sure to power off the camcorder before coupling the viewfinder connector to the camcorder’s VF connector (rectangular). If you make this connection when the camcorder power is on, the viewfinder may not function properly.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder. To reverse the display (image/text indication) vertically The viewfinder can be rotated as much as 180 degrees toward the direction facing the subject. When you do this, the picture and other information displayed in the viewfinder appear upside down.
Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder 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. Attaching the Viewfinder...
You can attach an optional DXF-51 (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.
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Fixing ring Guide plate VF cable Shoe Stopper screw a) Supplied with the Accessory Shoe Kit Attaching the Viewfinder...
When using the camcorder for the first time The area of use is not factory preset. Before using the camcorder, you need to set this item. (You cannot use the camcorder without setting this item.) To set the area of use...
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock / Mounting and Adjusting the Lens Mounting and Adjusting the Lens First power off the camcorder, and then mount the lens using the following procedure. For information about using the lens, refer to the operation manual for the lens.
The lens supplied with the PMW-350K is an aberration correction lens. Contact a Sony service representative for information about other aberration correction lenses. Adjusting the Flange Focal Length...
Set the zoom ring to wide angle. Turn the F.f or F.B ring until the chart is in focus, being careful not to disturb the focus ring. Repeat steps until the chart stays in focus all the way from wide angle to telephoto.
On how to perform this operation, refer to the operation manual for the microphone. Plug the microphone cable into the MIC IN connector, then set the AUDIO IN switch for the channel on which you want to record the audio from this microphone to FRONT (for CH-1/CH-2 switch) or F (for CH-3/CH-4 switch).
Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) To use a Sony UHF wireless microphone system, power the camcorder off and then fit one of the following UHF portable tuners. • DWR-S01D Digital Wireless Receiver •...
Mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor. Slide the camcorder forward along the groove in the adaptor until it clicks. To remove the camcorder from the tripod adaptor Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow.
LIGHT connector. Note The accessory fitting shoe on the camcorder is of the -inch tapped hole type. If you want to replace this with a slide-type shoe, contact a Sony service representative. Connecting a Video Light...
Using the Shoulder Strap To attach the shoulder strap Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting. Pull up the strap to lock the fitting. Clip Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the other side of the grip in the same way as in step 1.
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.
Adjustments and Settings Chapter For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 94). Setting the Video Format The following recording formats can be selected for different combinations of video resolution and system frequency. OPERATION >Format menu settings HD/SD System Line Rec Format 1080 HQ 1920...
Black balance adjustment The black balance will require adjustment in the following cases. • When the camcorder is used for the first time • When the camcorder has not been used for a long time • When the camcorder is used under conditions in...
• When the shutter mode is SLS Set the OUTPUT/DCC switch to CAM. Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLACK and release the switch. The message “Executing...” appears during execution, and changes to “Done” when the adjustment finishes. Adjustment values are saved to memory automatically.
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(A or B). Note If the camcorder has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the iris may hunt during the adjustment. To prevent this, adjust the iris gain knob (indicated as IG, IS, or S) on the lens.
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ND filter in the memory that 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 × 2). However, the contents...
2000 23.98P 120, a) This speed cannot be selected when the camcorder is in Slow & Quick Motion mode and OPERATION >Rec Function >Frame Rate in the setup menu is set to a value that is greater than the system frequency.
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To set the shutter mode and standard- mode shutter speed Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained even when the camcorder power is turned off. Push the SHUTTER selector from ON to SELECT. The current shutter setting indication appears for about three seconds.
Select one of –0.25, –0.5, –0.75, or –1. The changed reference value is retained until the power of the camcorder is turned off. Even if the reference value is changed, it reverts to the standard value every time the power is turned on.
Adjusting in Full MF Mode When you slide the focus ring back (toward the camcorder), the focus mode becomes Full MF mode, in which all focus adjustments are manual. Note When you slide the focus ring back, the focus instantly moves to the mark position.
The distance indications on the ring are invalid in AF mode. Focusing in AF mode In AF mode, the camcorder monitors the video for changes, and starts auto focus whenever it detects a change. Auto focusing ends when the subject is in focus, but the auto focus function remains on standby.
Adjusting the Audio Level When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of analog audio signals recorded on each channel are adjusted automatically. You can also make manual adjustments. Note Even if you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of digital audio signals are not adjusted automatically.
Turn the MIC LEVEL control, and adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume. Correspondence between recording level adjustments and audio level controls On MAINTENANCE >Audio in the setup menu, you can select which audio level control controls the audio recording level of the front microphone input.
Setting Knob Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob Front MIC LEVEL knob Front+Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob and MIC LEVEL knob (linked operation) You can now adjust the levels of audio channels 3 and 4 with the knobs selected here. Setting the Time Data Setting the Time Data Note When picture cache mode is enabled, it is not possible to...
Synchronizing the Timecode You can synchronize the internal timecode generator of this camcorder with an external generator for the regeneration of an external timecode. You can also synchronize the timecode generators of other camcorders/VTRs with the internal generator of this camcorder.
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• If the frequency of the reference video signal is not the same as the system frequency of the camcorder, the camcorder cannot be correctly genlocked. In such a case, the internal timecode is not correctly synchronized with the external timecode.
Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens) The status screens allow you to check camcorder settings and various types of status information. There are five status screens, listed below. Status screen Information displayed CAMERA status Settings and status information...
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BATTERY/MEDIA status screen This screen displays the status of the battery mounted on the camcorder and the media status. Battery: The remaining battery capacity Charge Count: The number of times the battery has been charged HDD A/HDD B: Remaining battery capacity of...
“Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder”). About S×S Memory Cards S×S memory cards that can be used with this camcorder Use the following Sony S×S memory cards (S×S PRO or S×S-1) with this camcorder. S×S PRO • SBP-8 (8 GB) • SBP-16 (16 GB) •...
Before discarding or disposing of a memory card, erase it using commercial data erasure software, or physically destroy it. Sony cannot be responsible for any failure to erase data completely. • Clip operations may not be possible when the remaining capacity of the media is low.
Doing so may corrupt all data recorded on the card. Always make sure that the ACCESS lamp is lit green or not lit before you power the camcorder off or remove a memory card. Selecting the S×S Memory Card to When S×S memory cards are loaded in both slot...
• All data is erased when you format a memory card, including setup files and all of the recorded video data. • Use the format function of this camcorder to format S×S memory cards for use on this camcorder. The...
Attach a fully charged battery pack (see page 33). Load one or two S×S memory cards (see page 68). If you load two cards, the camcorder switches automatically to the second card when the first card becomes full. Set the camcorder’s POWER switch (see page 14) to ON.
Rec Review function or the Freeze Mix function has been assigned (see page 131). The camcorder plays the entire last clip, or the last few seconds of that clip (3 seconds or 10 seconds), and then returns to standby mode.
Advanced Operations Recording Shot Marks On this camcorder, two types of shot marks are available in HD mode. You can record them at user-specified positions to make it easier for editors to cue up those positions. You can record up to 127 shot marks per clip.
• Picture cache recording is not possible in Frame Rec, Interval Rec, and Slow & Quick Motion mode. The camcorder exits Frame Rec, Interval Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion mode whenever you select picture cache mode. The camcorder exits picture cache mode automatically whenever you select Frame Rec, Interval Rec, or Slow &...
However, the picture cache time is limited. If power is lost during recording • If you set the camcorder’s POWER switch to OFF, the camcorder is powered off automatically after a few seconds, during which the media is accessed to record the video and audio data stored in the camcorder’s memory up...
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(It does not go on and off automatically.) The camcorder exits Interval Rec mode when it is powered off, but the number of frames, interval time, and pre-lighting settings are maintained.
• Genlock is not possible. If power is lost during recording • If you set the camcorder’s POWER switch to OFF, the camcorder is powered off automatically after a few seconds, during which the media is accessed to record the video and audio data stored in the camcorder’s memory up...
Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion When the camcorder is in HD mode and the video format (see page 50) is set to one of the formats listed below, you can specify a recording frame rate that is different from the playback frame rate.
J or j button and then pressing the SET button. The Slow & Quick Motion mode setting and the frame rate are retained even after the camcorder is powered off. To shoot in Slow & Quick Motion mode Shoot as described in “Basic 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 S×S 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 82) in a thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip (see page 82).
a Index picture When a clip is recorded, its first frame is set automatically as the index picture. You can change to index picture to any frame (see page 90). b Lock mark Indicates the selected clip is marked with an OK mark and protected.
Play continues through all clips after the selected clip. 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. Press the THUMBNAIL button to return to the thumbnail screen.
To cue up clips To return to the top of the current clip Press the PREV button. • During playback or F FWD, this jumps to the top of the current clip and starts playback. • During F REV or pause, this jumps to the top of the current clip and displays a still image.
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 Clip Properties — — Set Index Picture Thumbnail View Forward Expansion Back Expansion Essence Mark Thumbnail Clip Thumbnail...
OK marks and shot marks. • Some items cannot be selected, depending on the state of the camcorder when the menu was displayed. To hide the clip properties screen Do one of the following.
Displaying Clip Properties The clip properties screen appears when you select Clip Properties in the THUMBNAIL menu. HD mode SD mode a Image of the current clip b Image of the previous clip Press the PREV button to display the properties of the previous clip.
i Special recording information (HD mode only) This displays the mode of clips that have been recorded in a special mode (Slow & Quick Motion, Interval Rec, Frame Rec). For Slow & Quick Motion clips, the frame rates are displayed to the right as [Recording frame rate/Playback frame rate].
To batch copy groups of clips You can batch copy groups of clips from one S×S memory card to another S×S memory card. When both HD-mode and SD-mode clips exist on the source S×S memory card, only clips in the currently selected mode are copied.
Expand thumbnail screen in HD mode In HD mode, the selected clip is divided into 12 equally-sized blocks, and a thumbnail of the first frame in each block is displayed. Number of the selected frame Clip properties are shown at the bottom of the screen.
In the thumbnail screen, select the thumbnail of a clip, and press the ESSENCE MARK button (see page 22) or select THUMBNAIL >Thumbnail View >Essence Mark Thumbnail. The shot mark thumbnail screen appears, and a selection list is displayed. Select Shot Mark, Shot Mark1, or Shot Mark2.
Dividing Clips (HD Mode Only) In the expand thumbnail screen (see page 88) and the shot mark thumbnail screen (see page 89) , HD-mode clips can be divided into two clips at the selected frame. Select the thumbnail of the frame where you want to divide the clip, and then select THUMBNAIL >Divide Clip.
Menu and Detailed Settings Chapter Setup Menu Organization and Levels On this camcorder, settings for shooting and playback are made in the setup menu, which appears in the viewfinder. The setup menu can also be displayed on an external video monitor (see page 140).
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PAINT Menu (see page 109) PAINT Switch Status White Black Flare Gamma Black Gamma Knee White Clip Detail(HD Mode) Detail(SD Mode) Aperture Skin Detail Matrix Multi Matrix V Modulation Low Key Saturation Noise Suppress MAINTENANCE Menu (see page 115) MAINTENANCE White Shading Black Shading Battery...
OPERATION menu Menu list Menu item selection area Note The setup menu cannot be used when the camcorder is in focus magnification mode. Exit focus magnification mode by pressing the assignable switch to which the Focus Mag function has been assigned.
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Turn the MENU knob, or press the J or j button, to move the cursor to the sub- item that you want to set, and then confirm the selection by pressing the MENU knob or the SET button. The settings of the selected sub-item appear, and the cursor moves to the currently selected value.
Menu List Settings in bold are the factory default values. OPERATION Menu OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Format HD/SD Specifies the camcorder’s operating mode and recording format. HD System Line System Frequency Menu List Settings Description HD/SD Switches between HD or SD as the operating mode (execute by selecting Execute).
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OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Format Rec Format Specifies the camcorder’s operating mode and recording format. Aspect Ratio(SD) Country Format Media Media(A) Executes a media format. Media(B) Settings Description The available settings Selects the recording format vary depending on the (execute by selecting Execute).
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OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Input/Output Output& i.LINK Makes settings related to I/O signals. 23.98P Output Source Select i.LINK I/O SDI Output HDMI Output SDI/HDMI Out Super Video Out Super Menu List Settings Description HD&HDV/SD&HDV/ Selects the signals output from the SD&DV/480P (576P) video connectors and the i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector.
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OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Input/Output Down Converter Makes settings related to I/O signals. Wide ID Super Impose Super(VF Display) Makes settings related Super(Menu) to superimposed text Super(Timecode) and markers. Super(Marker) Settings Description Crop/Letter/Squeeze Selects the signal conversion mode for output of SD signals. Crop: Crop the edges of the 16:9 picture and output as a 4:3 picture.
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OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Rec Function Slow & Quick Makes settings related to special recording modes. Frame Rate Picture Cache Rec P. Cache Rec Time Interval Rec Frame Rec Number of Frames Menu List Settings Description On/Off Turns the Slow & Quick Motion function on or off.
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OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Rec Function Interval Time Makes settings related to special recording modes. Pre-Lighting Assignable SW <0> Assigns functions to assignable switches. <1> See “Assigning Functions to Assignable <2> Switches” (page 131) for more information about assigning <3> functions.
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OPERATION Menu items Sub-item VF Setting Color Makes settings related to the viewfinder Mode screen. Peaking Type Peaking Frequency Peaking Color Peaking Level DXF Rec Tally Menu List Settings Description –99 to ±0 to +99 Adjusts the density of the colors displayed in the viewfinder screen.
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OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Marker Setting Makes settings related Center Marker to marker display in the viewfinder screen. Center H Position Center V Position Safety Zone Safety Area Aspect Marker Aspect Select Aspect Mask User Box User Box Width User Box Height User Box H Position –479 to 0 to 479 User Box V Position –464 to 0 to 464 Guide Frame...
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OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Gain Switch Gain Low Makes settings related to the GAIN switch. Gain Mid Gain High Gain Turbo Shockless Gain TLCS Mode Makes settings related to total level control. Speed AGC Limit AGC Point Auto Shutter Auto Shutter Limit Auto Shutter Point Zebra Zebra Select...
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OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Display On/Off Video Level Selects the items to Warnings display in the viewfinder screen. Brightness Display Histogram Display Lens Info Focus Position Zoom Position Audio Level Meter Timecode Battery Remain Media Remain TLCS Mode Focus Mode White Balance Mode On/Off Filter Position Iris Position...
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OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Display On/Off System Line Selects the items to display in the Rec Mode viewfinder screen. Extender WRR RF Level Clip Number(PB) Auto Iris Iris Override Makes settings related to auto iris. Iris Speed Clip High light Iris Window Iris Window Indication...
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OPERATION Menu items Sub-item White Setting White Switch<B> Makes settings related to auto white balance adjustments. Shockless White ATW Speed AWB Fixed Area Filter White Memory On/Off Settings Description Memory/ATW Specifies the operating mode selected by the B position of the WHITE BAL switch.
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OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Offset White Offset White <A> Makes settings related to white balance offset values. Warm Cool <A> Warm Cool Balance<A> Offset White <B> Warm Cool <B> Warm Cool Balance<B> Shutter Select Shutter Select Makes settings related to shutter speed selection.
a) When the optional CBK-DV01 is installed PAINT Menu PAINT Menu items Sub-item Switch Status Gamma Turns various signal Black Gamma correction functions and a test signal on or Matrix off. Knee White Clip Detail Aperture Flare Test Saw White Color Temp <A>...
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Select the gamma table to use in vary depending on the gamma correction. setting in Gamma When Gamma Category is STD: Category (see 1 DVW: DVW camcorder “Description”). equivalent 2 ×4.5: ×4.5 gain 3 ×3.5: ×3.5 gain 4 240M: SMPTE-240M equivalent...
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PAINT Menu items Sub-item Knee Knee Makes settings related Knee Point to knee correction. Knee correction is Knee Slope processing that Knee Saturation prevents washout by compressing the bright parts of the video Knee Saturation according to an upper Level limit for the dynamic range of the recorded and output picture.
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PAINT Menu items Sub-item Detail(HD Mode)/ Detail Detail(SD Mode) Level Makes settings related H/V Ratio to details adjustments in HD mode and SD Crispening mode. Detail adjustment is Level Depend processing that improves the clarity of Level Depend Level –99 to ±0 to +99 the video by adding Frequency detail signals to the...
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PAINT Menu items Sub-item Skin Detail Skin Detail Makes settings related to skin detail Area Detection correction. Skin detail correction is Area Indication processing that increases or decreases the detail level of a specified color range Level (skin tone range), for Saturation the purpose of obtaining attractive...
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PAINT Menu items Sub-item Multi Matrix Multi Matrix Makes settings related to multi matrix Area Indication correction. Multi-matrix correction allows specific colors to be selected for saturation correction in Color Detection a 16-axis hue space. Axis Saturation V Modulation V Modulation Makes settings related to V modulation Master V...
MAINTENANCE Menu MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item White Shading Channel Select Makes settings related to white shading. R/G/B White H Saw –99 to ±0 to +99 White shading is required for each different lens to correct irregularities arising R/G/B White H Para –99 to ±0 to +99 from lens characteristics.
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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. 11.5V to 11.8V to 17.0V Specifies a threshold value that (0.1V step) triggers a “Battery Near End”...
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MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Audio Front MIC Select Makes settings related to audio. Audio CH3/4 Mode Front MIC CH1 Ref –70dB/–60dB/–50dB/ Front MIC CH2 Ref –70dB/–60dB/–50dB/ Rear MIC CH1 Ref Rear MIC CH2 Ref Line Input Ref Min Alarm Volume Speaker Attenuate Headphone Out Reference Level...
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MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Audio CH3&4 AGC Mode Mono/Stereo Makes settings related to audio. AGC Spec Limiter Mode Output Limiter CH1 Wind Filter CH2 Wind Filter CH3 Wind Filter CH4 Wind Filter Audio SG (1KHz) MIC CH1 Level MIC CH2 Level Menu List Settings Description...
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MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Audio Rear1/WRR Level Makes settings related to audio. Rear2/WRR Level Audio CH3 Level Audio CH4 Level Settings Description Side1/Front/Front+Side1 Selects the knob that adjusts the audio levels of a wireless microphone and a device connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector on the rear panel.
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MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item WRR Setting WRR Valid CH Sel Makes settings related to the wireless tuner. WRR CH Select WRR Delay Comp TX Audio Peak TX Input Level TX ATT Level TX LCF Freq TX System Delay Menu List Settings Description All/CH1...
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MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Timecode TC Out Makes settings related to timecode. DF/NDF LTC UBIT Counter Display Essence Mark Ret Shot Mark 1 Makes settings related to shot marks and clip index picture Ret Shot Mark 2 thumbnails. Settings Description Auto/Generator Selects the source for timecode output.
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Selects whether to use the function R-Tally that enables recording control from this camcorder of an external device connected to the HD/SD SDI OUT connector (HD SDI output). When the function is used, also selects the indication that shows whether the external device is recording.
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MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item Preset White Color Temp<P> Makes settings related to white balance preset Color Temp values. Balance<P> R Gain <P> B Gain <P> AWB Enable <P> White Filter ND Filter C.Temp Makes settings related to filters. ND FLT C.Temp<1> 3200K/4300K/5600K/ ND FLT C.Temp<2- 4>...
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MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item DCC Adjust DCC Function Select DCC/Fix Makes settings related to DCC (dynamic contrast control). DCC Dynamic Range DCC Point DCC Gain DCC Delay Time DCC Peak Filter Menu List Settings Description Enables or disables automatic knee point adjustment when the OUTPUT/DCC switch is set to CAM, DCC: ON.
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Specifies the H phase of HD output when genlock is enabled. –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the H phase of SD output when genlock is enabled. Internal/Genlock Displays the type of reference signal used by the camcorder. Menu List...
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MAINTENANCE Menu items Sub-item ND Comp ND Offset Adjust Makes settings related to ND filter color Clear ND Offset compensation. Although the differences are very slight, each of the built- in ND filters has different color characteristics. When you switch between ND filters, the white balance may be disturbed.
Sub-item Hours Meter Hours(Sys) Makes settings related to the digital hours Hours(Reset) meter. Reset Version Version Displays the camcorder firmware version, and Version Up updates the firmware. FILE Menu FILE Menu items Sub-item Display Mode Makes settings related to ALL file operations.
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FILE Menu items Sub-item Scene Makes settings related to scene file operations. sStandard Display Mode Scene Recall Mem Scene Store Mem Scene Recall S×S Scene Store S×S File ID Reference Reference Store Makes settings related to reference file operations. Reference Clear Reference Load Reference Save File ID...
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FILE Menu items Sub-item Lens Display Mode Makes settings related to lens file operations. Lens Recall Mem Lens Store Mem Lens Recall S×S Lens Store S×S File ID Source Lens No Offset Lens Auto Recall Serial Number Lens ID L Manufacturer M V Modulation Settings Description...
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FILE Menu items Sub-item Lens Lens Center H Makes settings related to lens file operations. Lens Center V Lens R Flare Lens G Flare Lens B Flare Lens W-R Offset Lens W-B Offset Shading Ch Sel L R/G/B H Saw L R/G/B H Para L R/G/B V Saw L R/G/B V Para...
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. Switch or button Function ASSIGN.
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.
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Apply a 5600K electrical CC filter to white balance adjustment values. Digital Extender Turn the screen magnification function on or off (only when the option for digital extender is installed). State when camcorder is next powered on — — Setting retained...
Write Shot Mark2. OK Mark Add or delete an OK mark. Focus Mag Turn the focus magnification function on or off. Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches playback is allowed). State when camcorder is next powered on — — — — —...
64 lens files on an S×S memory card. The first settings stored in a file are called “preset” values. Even after loading files to set up the camcorder, and overwriting original files with new settings, you can still recover preset values and reset files to their initial states (see page 136).
Loading Setting Data Note When you load a file from an S×S memory card, the data saved in the camcorder’s internal memory is overwritten. See “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 94) for information about menu operations.
Select Scene Store Mem or Scene Store S×S. Select Scene Store Mem if you want to save the data in the camcorder’s internal memory, and select Scene Store S×S if you want to save the data on an S×S memory card.
Select Lens Store Mem or Lens Store S×S, and press the MENU knob. Select Lens Store Mem if you want to save the data in the camcorder’s internal memory, and select Lens Store S×S if you want to save the data on an S×S memory card.
ACCESS lamp goes out. Loading Lens Files Automatically When you are using a lens that support serial communication, you can set up the camcorder by automatically loading the lens file that corresponds to the lens settings (Lens Auto Recall function).
Connecting External Devices Chapter You can connect an RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit and operate this camcorder. For connection and operation of the RM-B150/B750, refer to the Supplement supplied in the CD-ROM (labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder”). Connecting External Monitors Select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected.
VIDEO OUT connector. To input camcorder output audio to an external device such as a monitor or VTR or other recording device, connect the audio output of the AUDIO OUT connector to the audio input of that external device.
• When connecting the USB cable to the computer, be careful to check the form and direction of the USB connector. • The camcorder does not work on the bus power from the computer. To connect a computer to the USB...
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The message “Connect USB Now?” appears again. Note If you connect the camcorder to the computer using an i.LINK cable, you cannot use the computer to operate files stored in a recording media loaded in the memory card slot of this camcorder.
• The external signal input via the i.LINK connection that can be recorded on the camcorder is HDV streams only. You cannot record DV streams via the i.LINK connection. Recording the Camera Picture on...
(HDV/ DV) connector. Notes • The i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector of this camcorder is a 6-pin connector. Check the number of pins of the i.LINK connector on your computer and use an appropriate i.LINK cable.
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- A copy-protected stream is being fed in. • If the input to the camcorder becomes no signal during recording, the TALLY indicators, the tally indicator on the front of the viewfinder, and the REC indication (zREC) on the viewfinder screen flash, indicating that no signal is being recorded on the S×S memory card.
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...
Operation Warnings If a problem occurs when the camcorder is powered or is being operated, a warning is issued by various visible and audible indicators. These visible and audible indicators are: • Warning message (“A” in the “Layout of the table of warning messages” below) •...
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WARNING indicator Warning sound Problem Operation in the recorder module The battery power will Recording continues. be exhausted soon. WARNING indicator Warning sound Problem Operation in the recorder module The battery pack is Recording stops. exhausted. Recording cannot be performed. WARNING indicator Warning sound Problem Operation in the recorder...
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Operation Warnings Tally/REC — — Operation in the recorder Action to take module Recording continues. Refer to a Sony service representative to replace the battery with a new one. Tally/REC — — Operation in the recorder Action to take module Recording continues.
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It cannot be operated with this camcorder. Replace it with another card. Tally/REC Battery remaining — — Action to take It cannot be used with this camcorder. Replace it with another card. Tally/REC Battery remaining — — Action to take Change settings of OPERATION >Format in the...
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WARNING indicator Warning sound — Problem An error occurred in reading data from the memory card, and playback cannot be continued. WARNING indicator Warning sound — Problem Recording cannot be done, as an error occurred with the memory card. WARNING indicator Warning sound Problem The battery power of the connected HDD...
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WARNING indicator Warning sound — — Problem Operation in the recorder module The card has already Recording continues ten clips having the (disallowing copy). same name as that you tried to duplicate. WARNING indicator Warning sound — — Problem Operation in the recorder module There is not enough Recording continues...
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WARNING indicator Warning sound — Problem The memory card comes to the end of its service life. 1) (B) for the card in slot B 2) B for a HDD connected to slot B Operation Warnings Tally/REC — — Operation in the recorder Action to take module Recording stops.
Remove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the lenses or optical filters using a blower. If the body of the camcorder is dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in a little neutral detergent, then wipe dry.
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This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Such pixels have no effect on the recorded data, and the camcorder may be used with confidence even if they are present. Phenomena specific to CMOS image sensors...
Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock The camcorder’s internal clock is powered by a lithium battery. If the message “Back Up Battery End” appears in the viewfinder, this battery must be exchanged. Contact a Sony service representative. Specifications General Power requirements 12 V DC (11 V to 17.0 V)
LPCM (16 bits, 48 kHz, HD: 4 channels, SD: 2 channels) Recording/playback time With one SBP-32 SP mode: Approx.140 min. HQ mode: Approx. 100 min. DVCAM mode: Approx. 140 min. Continuous operation time With the BP-GL95 Approx. 310 min. Mass Main body only: 3.2 kg (7 lb 0.88 oz) Dimensions See page 160.
Auto focus lens (supplied with the PMW-350K) (1) Operating Instructions English version (1) CD-ROM - Utility Software for Solid-State Memory Camcorder and Recorder (XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software, S×S Device Driver Software) (1) - Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder (PDF Operating Instructions and Supplement) S×S Device Driver Software End-User License...
-type bayonet mount lenses only Viewfinder DXF-20W/51 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket BKW-401 Note The viewfinder able to use the BKW-401 is DXF-20W besides the supplied camcorder. Equipment for remote control Remote Control Unit RM-B150/B750 Media S×S Memory Card S×S PRO SBP-8 (8 GB) S×S PRO SBP-16 (16 GB)
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ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. • Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR...
Hard carrying case a) The PMW-350L requires a separately sold lens. b) The carrying case is large enough to hold the camcorder with lens and microphone mounted. However, remove them if they protrude more than 25 cm (9 Chart of Optional Components and Accessories...
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.
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