User Manuals: Sony PMW400LCE Professional Camcorder

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Sony PMW400LCE Operating Instructions Manual (195 pages)

Product Manual (PMW400 Operating Instructions)

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 6.69 MB

Operating Instructions
1
Table of Contents
2
Foreword

8
- Before Use
  8
Chapter 1 : Overview

9
Features

9
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

11
- Power Supply
  11
- Accessory Attachments
  12
- Shoulder Pad
  12
- Operating and Connectors Section
  13
  - Gain Selector
    15
  - Access Lamp
    16
- Prev Button
  16
- Next Button
  16
- Backlight Button
  17
- Reset/Return Button
  17
- Menu Button
  18
- Shift Button
  18
- Pc Connector
  19
- Slot Cover
  19
- Monochrome LCD Panel
  21
- Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with the PMW-400K)
  22
  - Iris Switch
    23
  - Macro Switch
    23
- Push Auto Button
  23
- Viewfinder
  24
- Peaking Control
  24
Viewfinder Screen Display

25
- Color Temperature
  26
- Number of System Lines
  26
  - Electric Color Temperature Filter
    27
  - Filter Position
    27
  - White Balance Memory
    27
Chapter 2 : Preparations

29
Preparing a Power Supply

29
- Using a Battery Pack
  29
- Using AC Power
  29
Attaching the Viewfinder

30
Setting the Area of Use

35
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

35
Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

36
- Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
  36
Preparing the Audio Input System

38
Tripod Mounting

41
Connecting a Video Light

41
Using the Shoulder Strap

42
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

42
Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings

43
Setting the Video Format

43
- Selecting the Recording Mode
  45
- Changing the Video Format
  45
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

45
- Adjusting the Black Balance
  45
- Adjusting the White Balance
  46
Setting the Electronic Shutter

48
- Shutter Modes
  48
- Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed
  49
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

50
Zooming

51
- Switching between Zoom Modes
  51
- Using Manual Zoom
  51
- Using Servo Zoom
  51
Adjusting the Focus

52
- Adjusting in Full MF Mode
  52
- Adjusting in MF Mode
  52
- Adjusting in AF Mode
  52
- Using Macro Mode
  52
Adjusting the Audio Level

53
Setting the Time Data

54
- Setting the Timecode
  54
- Setting the User Bits
  55
- Synchronizing the Timecode
  55
Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)

57
Chapter 4 : Shooting

58
Handling Sxs Memory Cards

58
Using a Media Adaptor

61
- XQD Memory Cards
  61
- Memory Stick" Media/Sdhc Cards (FAT Mode Only)
  61
Operating Via the REMOTE Connector

62
Functions that Can be Controlled from the RM-B170/B750

65
Functions that Can be Controlled from the RCP-1001/1501

74
Using a Wi-Fi Adapter

76
- Fixing the CBK-WA01
  76
- Making a Wi-Fi Connection
  76
- Using the Web Menu
  78
- Using Live Logging Functions
  79
- Using the Wi-Fi Remote Commander
  79
Basic Operations

80
- Playing Recorded Clips
  82
- Deleting Recorded Clips
  82
Advanced Operations

83
Planning Metadata Operations

88
Chapter 5 : Clip Operations

91
Clip Playback

91
- Thumbnail Screen
  91
- Playing Clips
  92
- Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips
  93
Thumbnail Operations

95
Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings

103
Setup Menu Organization and Levels

103
- Setup Menu Organization
  103
- Setup Menu Levels
  103
Basic Setup Menu Operations

104
Menu List

107
- OPERATION Menu
  107
- PAINT Menu
  123
- MAINTENANCE Menu
  129
- FILE Menu
  144
Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches

148
Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

153
Saving and Loading Settings

153
- Saving Setting Data
  153
- Loading Setting Data
  154
- Resetting a File after Changing Its Contents
  154
Saving and Loading Scene Files

155
- Saving Scene Files
  155
- Loading Scene Files
  155
Saving and Loading Lens Files

156
- Setting Lens File Data
  156
- Saving Lens Files
  156
- Loading Lens Files
  156
- Loading Lens Files Automatically
  157
Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

158
Connecting External Monitors

158
Operating Clips with a Computer

160
- Using the Expresscard Slot of a Computer
  160
- USB Connection with a Computer
  160
Connecting an External Device (I.link Connection)

162
Configuring a Shooting and Recording System

164
Chapter 9 : Maintenance

165
Testing the Camcorder

165
- Cleaning the Viewfinder
  165
- Note about the Battery Terminal
  165
Operation Warnings

166
- Error Indication
  166
- Warning Indication
  167
Appendix

173
Important Notes on Operation

173
Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock

175
Output Formats and Limitations

176
- Video Formats and Output Signals
  176
Output Signals and Operation Restrictions When a Camcorder System Is

178
Configured (in HD Mode Only)

178
Specifications

179
- General
  179
- Camera Block
  179
- Audio Block
  180
- Display
  180
- Media Block
  180
- Inputs/Outputs
  180
- Lens Block (PMW-400K Only)
  181
- Supplied Accessories
  181
- Recommended Additional Equipment
  181
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

184
About I.link

185
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License

186
About Bitmap Fonts

186
About Openssl

187
About Jquery,Sizzle.js

190
Index

191

Sony PMW400LCE Specification Sheet (2 pages)

Specification Sheet (PMW-400 Series)

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 0.61 MB

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User Manuals: Sony PMW400LCE Professional Camcorder

Sony PMW400LCE Operating Instructions Manual (195 pages)

Table of Contents

Foreword

Chapter 1 : Overview

Features

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Viewfinder Screen Display

Chapter 2 : Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply

Attaching the Viewfinder

Setting the Area of Use

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

Preparing the Audio Input System

Tripod Mounting

Connecting a Video Light

Using the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings

Setting the Video Format

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

Zooming

Adjusting the Focus

Adjusting the Audio Level

Setting the Time Data

Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)

Chapter 4 : Shooting

Handling Sxs Memory Cards

Using a Media Adaptor

Operating Via the REMOTE Connector

Functions that Can be Controlled from the RM-B170/B750

Functions that Can be Controlled from the RCP-1001/1501

Using a Wi-Fi Adapter

Basic Operations

Advanced Operations

Planning Metadata Operations

Chapter 5 : Clip Operations

Clip Playback

Thumbnail Operations

Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings

Setup Menu Organization and Levels

Basic Setup Menu Operations

Menu List

Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches

Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Saving and Loading Settings

Saving and Loading Scene Files

Saving and Loading Lens Files

Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors

Operating Clips with a Computer

Connecting an External Device (I.link Connection)

Configuring a Shooting and Recording System

Chapter 9 : Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder

Operation Warnings

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation

Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock

Output Formats and Limitations

Output Signals and Operation Restrictions When a Camcorder System Is

Configured (in HD Mode Only)

Specifications

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

About I.link

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License

About Bitmap Fonts

About Openssl

About Jquery,Sizzle.js

Index

Sony PMW400LCE Specification Sheet (2 pages)

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