5-011-867-12 (1) GB
Solid-State Memory Camcorder
Operating Instructions PXW-FX9V/PXW-FX9VK PXW-FX9T/PXW-FX9TK
© 2019 Sony Corporation 2 Table of Contents
1. Overview Clip Operations...... 64 Updating E-mount Lens Software...... 134 Licenses...... 135 System Configuration...... 3 6. Menu Display and Settings Specifications...... 138 Location and Function of Parts...... 4 Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy...... 65 Screen Display...... 10 Setup Menu Operations...... 67 2. Preparation User Menu...... 69 Edit User Menu...... 70 Power Supply...... 16 Shooting Menu...... 71 Attaching Devices...... 18 Project Menu...... 80 Configuring Basic Camcorder Operation...... 24 Paint Menu...... 86 Using XQD Memory Cards...... 25 TC/Media Menu...... 90 Using a UTILITY SD/MS Card...... 28 Monitoring Menu...... 92 3. Shooting Audio Menu...... 95
Basic Operation Procedure...... 29 Thumbnail Menu...... 97 Adjusting the Focus...... 31 Technical Menu...... 99 Adjusting the Brightness...... 36 Network Menu...... 102 Adjusting for Natural Colors Maintenance Menu...... 107 (White Balance)...... 38 Saving and Loading Configuration Data...... 108 Setting the Audio to Record...... 39 7. External Device Connection Useful Functions...... 41 Proxy Recording...... 48 Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices...... 110 4. Network Functions External Synchronization...... 111
Connecting to Other Devices via LAN...... 49 Managing/Editing Clips using a Computer..... 112 Connecting to the Internet...... 52 8. Appendix Uploading Files...... 54 Usage Precautions...... 113 Using Network Client Mode...... 56 Output Formats and Limitations...... 115 Using Web Remote Control...... 58 Troubleshooting...... 116 5. Thumbnail Screen Error/Warning Messages...... 118
Thumbnail Screen...... 62 Items Saved in Files...... 121 Playing Clips...... 63 Block Diagrams...... 131 3 1. Overview System Configuration
XLR-K2M URX-P03D SMAD-P3D XLR-K3M HVL-LBPC Wireless Multi-Interface XLR Adaptor Kit Video Light Microphone Shoe Adaptor Receiver
S/N/M/H/G series MRW-E80, MRW-E90 XQD Memory Card XQD Card Reader
UWP-D21 SMAD-P5 UWP-D22 Multi-Interface Shoe UWP-D26 Adaptor Wireless Microphone Package LA-EA3 BP-U35, BP-U60, BC-U1A, BC-U2A LA-EA4 BP-U70, BP-U90 Battery Charger A-mount Adaptor Battery Pack
PXW-FX9V/FX9T
AC adaptor E-mount lens (supplied)
VCT-FS7 Shoulder Adaptor ECM-VG1 ECM-MS2 Microphone
Grip remote control (supplied) XDCA-FX9 RM-30BP Extension Unit Remote Control Unit 4 1. Overview Location and Function of Parts
accurately, use this hook as a reference point. 24. Multi-interface shoe Left Side, Front Side, and Handle You can attach the end of a tape measure to the hook to measure the distance from the subject. For details about accessories supported by 2120 22 23 24 12. Recording/tally lamp (Front) (page 29) the multi-interface shoe, contact your sales Flashes when the remaining capacity on the representative. recording media or battery is low. Attaching the accessory shoe 13. Lens lock ring stopper (page 20) 14. Image sensor 1 Lift the front edge of the shoe spring, and pull the spring in the opposite direction to 1 15. Multi-function dial the arrow engraved on the spring. Press when viewing the image in the 2 viewfinder to display the direct menu Shoe spring (page 41). 3 Turn the dial when a menu is displayed in the 11 viewfinder to move the cursor up/down to 12 select menu items or settings. Press to apply 4 the selected item. 5 13 When the menu is not being displayed, the 1 14 dial can also function as an assignable dial 6 15 (page 41). Accessory shoe 16 16. Lens signal contacts 7 17 Connect an E-mount lens. 8 18 2 Position the accessory shoe on the 19 17. WB SET (white balance set) button accessory shoe mount, aligning the 9 (page 38) protrusions on the shoe with the 10 18. Lens lock pin (page 20) corresponding points on the mount, and tighten the four screws. 19. Lens lock ring (page 20) 20. GPS module antenna 3 Insert the shoe spring in the direction of 1. Handle (page 5) 7. INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch The GPS antenna and peripheral circuits are the arrow so that the U-shaped portion (page 39) built-in. fits onto the end of the accessory shoe. 2. Wi-Fi antenna (page 49) 8. Shoulder pad (page 22) 21. Accessory shoe (page 4) 3. Air outlet Accessory shoe 9. INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch 22. Handle record START/STOP button [Note] The record button cannot be operated when Do not cover the air outlet. (page 39) the lock lever is in the lock position. 4. Viewfinder connector (page 18) 10. Grip attachment (page 21) 3 2 23. Handle zoom lever (page 99) 5. REMOTE connector 11. Tape measure hook Connect to general-purpose LANC jack The tape measure hook is on the same plane Shoe spring accessory. as the image sensor. To measure the distance between the camcorder and the subject 6. USB/multi connector (page 21) 5 1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts
Removing the accessory shoe Attaching the handle connector Top Side Remove the shoe spring as described in step 1 protective cap (supplied) in “Attaching the Accessory Shoe,” unscrew the When using the camcorder with the handle four screws, and remove the accessory shoe. removed, protect the connector using the supplied protective cap. Removing the handle
Remove the four handle attachment screws, and remove the handle from the camcorder. 1 2
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Protecting the connector terminals 1. Extension screw holes (3/8 inch) Compatible with 3/8-16 UNC screws (length of Attach the cover to unused connectors to 10.0 mm or less). protect the connector terminals. 2. Extension screw holes (1/4 inch) Compatible with 1/4-20 UNC screws (length of 7.0 mm or less). 3. Handle connector 6 1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts
1. Built-in speaker (page 29) 21. WHT BAL (white balance memory select) Right Side (Front/Top/Bottom) switch (page 38) 2. VOLUME (monitor volume adjust) buttons Adjusts the monitor volume and alarm 22. SHUTTER function button (page 37) volume. 23. Air inlet 3. (N-Mark) [Note] ˎˎTouch a smartphone equipped with the Do not cover the air inlet. NFC function against the unit to establish a wireless connection (page 49). 24. POWER indicator (page 29) Some smartphones that support wireless pay systems may not support NFC. For 25. POWER switch (page 29) details, refer to the operation manual for the smartphone. ˎˎNFC (Near Field Communication) is an international communications protocol for 1 Right side (rear) wireless communication between objects in (page 7) 2 close proximity. 3 4 4. HOLD switch (page 99) 5 5. Record START/STOP button 6 6. ND VARIABLE dial (page 37) 7 8 7. ND PRESET/VARIABLE switch (page 37) 9 10 8. ND FILTER POSITION up/down buttons 11 12 (page 37) 13 14 9. ND CLEAR LED (page 37) 15 16 17 10. ND VARIABLE AUTO button (page 37) 18 11. STATUS button (page 13) 19 12. FOCUS AUTO LED (page 31) 13. FOCUS switch (page 31) 14. PUSH AUTO FOCUS button (page 33) 20 22 23 24 25 15. IRIS function button (page 36) 21 16. PUSH AUTO IRIS button (page 36) 17. ISO/GAIN function button (page 36) 18. ISO/GAIN (gain select) switch (page 36) 19. ASSIGN (assignable) 9 button (page 41) 20. WHT BAL (white balance) function button (page 38) 7 1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts
Right Side (Rear) 14. THUMBNAIL button (page 62) 15. DISPLAY (screen display) button (page 10) 1 2
SLOT SELECT 7 8 S&Q 3 CH-1 CH-3 4 1 EXT INT AUTO 5 6 MI SHOE MAN 7 2 CH-2 CH-4 8 EXT INT AUTO 9
MI SHOE MAN 10 3 AUDIO LEVEL
THUMBNAIL DISPLAY CANCEL/ MENU BACK
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1. ASSIGN (assignable) 1 to 3, 7 to 8 buttons 7. CH2 INPUT select switch (page 39) (page 41) 8. CH2 (AUTO/MAN) switch (page 39) 2. SLOT SELECT (XQD memory card select) 9. AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (page 39) button (page 29) 10. AUDIO LEVEL (CH4) dial (page 39) 3. CH1 INPUT select switch (page 39) 11. CANCEL/BACK button (page 63) 4. CH1 (AUTO/MAN) switch (page 39) 12. Arrows (///) and SET button 5. AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (page 39) (page 63) 6. AUDIO LEVEL (CH3) dial (page 39) 13. MENU button (page 65) 8 1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts
17. INPUT1 (audio input 1) connector Card Slot, Rear Side, and Terminals (page 39) Viewfinder 18. INPUT2 (audio input 2) connector (page 39) For details about attaching the viewfinder (supplied), see page 18. 19. SDI OUT 2 connector (page 110) 1 20. IN/OUT select switch (page 111) 21. TC IN/TC OUT (timecode input/output) 1 2 connector (page 111) 2 6 22. GENLOCK IN (genlock input)/REF OUT 3 (sync signal output) connector 3 7 (page 111) 15 4 8 23. HDMI OUT connector (page 110) 4 5 9 16 1. PEAKING button 17 10 2. ZEBRA button 5 11 Bottom Side 18 3. ASSIGN (assignable) 10 button 12 19 (page 41) 13 4. MIRROR switch 14 5. Eyepiece attachment hooks 23 21 22 20 Eyepiece
1. XQD card slot A (page 25) 10. Recording/tally lamp (Rear) (page 29) For details about attaching the eyepiece (supplied), see page 20. 2. XQD (A) access indicator (page 26) 11. BATT RELEASE button (page 16) 1 1 2 3. XQD card slot B (page 26) 12. Battery (page 16) 1. Tripod screw holes (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch) 4. XQD (B) access indicator (page 26) 13. Battery pack attachment (page 16) Attach to a tripod (option, screw length of 5. Headphone jack (page 29) 14. Air inlet 5.5 mm or less) that supports 1/4-20 UNC or 3/8-16 UNC screws. 6. SD card access indicator (page 28) [Note] Do not cover the air inlet. 7. UTILITY SD/MS card slot (page 28) 15. Internal microphone (page 39) 1. Diopter adjustment knob 8. Extension unit connector (internal) Narration microphone for recording ambient 2. Eyecup (page 23) sound. 9. DC IN connector (page 17) 16. SDI OUT 1 connector (page 110) 9 1. Overview: Location and Function of Parts
Grip Remote Control XDCA-FX9 Extension Unit (Option) Rear 1 For details about attaching the grip remote For details about attaching an XDCA-FX9 control (supplied), see page 21. Extension Unit (option), see page 23.
Front 1 2 2 1 3
4 2 3 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 7 8 8 1. USB connectors (type A) 2. Battery release lever 1. Wireless receiver insertion slot 3. Battery connector 2. DC OUT connector (4-pin round type) 12 V DC power output connector. 4. TC OUT connector (BNC type) 5. REF OUT connector (BNC type) 1. Zoom lever 3. LIGHT connector (2-pin) 12 V DC power output connector. 6. DC IN connector (XLR type, 4-pin) 2. ASSIGN (assignable) 4 button 7. RAW OUT connector (BNC type) 3. Assignable dial 8. LAN connector 4. ASSIGN (assignable) 6 button [Note] 5. Grip rotation lever The RAW OUT connector and wireless receiver are reserved for future use. 6. Record START/STOP button 7. Multi selector (8-way D-pad and SET button) 8. ASSIGN (assignable) 5 button 10 1. Overview Screen Display
During shooting (recording/standby) and playback, the camcorder status and settings are 10. Slow & Quick Motion shooting frame rate Display Meaning superimposed on the image displayed in the viewfinder. indicator (page 42) Hold Auto mode paused You can show/hide the information using the DISPLAY button. 11. Remaining battery capacity/DC IN voltage You can also select to show/hide each item independently (page 92). W:P Preset mode indicator (page 16) W:A Memory A mode 12. Focus mode indicator (page 34) W:B Memory B mode Meaning Display Information Displayed on the Screen While Shooting Focus Hold mode Focus Hold 20. Timecode external lock indicator/time MF mode MF data display (page 29) Displays “EXT-LK” when locked to the AF mode AF 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 910 115 timecode of an external device. Face detection AF (AF/ /Only/ / ) 21. ND filter indicator (page 37) 12 39 Face detection icon 13 38 22. Scene file indicator (page 108) 14 37 Face detection AF icon Only 15 36 Registered face icon 23. Iris position indicator 16 35 Displays the iris position (if a lens that AF paused icon during 34 supports iris setting display is attached). 17 33 face detection AF 1) 32 24. Video level warning indicator 18 1) Displayed when there is no registered face and a face 31 is not detected, or when there is a registered face and 25. Gain indicator (page 36) 19 the registered face is not detected. Displayed as an EI value when Base Setting 13. Zoom position indicator >Shooting Mode (page 80) in the Project 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Displays the zoom position in the range 0 menu is set to Cine EI. (wide angle) to 99 (telephoto) (if a lens that Display Meaning 1. Network status indicator (page 12) 6. Imager scan mode indicator (page 24) supports zoom setting display is attached). Auto mode Displays the network connection status as an A mark is displayed if there is a mismatch The display can be changed to a bar indicator icon. between the image circle size of the lens and or focus distance indicator (page 100). H Preset H mode the effective picture size imager scan mode M Preset M mode 2. Upload indicator/remaining files indicator 14. GPS status indicator (page 45) setting. L Preset L mode (page 54) Displays the GPS status. 7. Network client mode status indicator Temporary adjustment 3. Focus area indicator (page 31) (page 12) 15. Image stabilization mode indicator mode Displays the focus area for auto focus. Displays the connection status in network 16. SDI output/HDMI output Rec Control 4. Recording mode, slot A/B, Interval Rec client mode. status indicator (page 110) 26. Clip name display (page 62) recording interval indicator (page 42) Displays the output status of the REC control 8. Streaming status indicator 27. Shutter mode/shutter speed indicator Display Meaning signal. 9. UWP-D series status indicator (page 37) Rec Recording 17. Focus indicator (page 34) (page 12) 28. AE mode/AE level indicator (page 36) Stby Recording standby Displays the RF level signal strength as an icon 18. Remaining media capacity indicator when a UWP-D series device is connected 29. Spirit level indicator 5. Depth-of-field indicator to an MI shoe configured for digital audio 19. White balance mode indicator Displays the horizontal level in ±1° increments up to ±15°. transfer. Display Meaning Auto mode 11 1. Overview: Screen Display
30. Audio level meter 38. Recording format (frame rate and scan Displays the audio level of CH1 and CH2. method) indicator Information Displayed on the Screen During Playback CH3 and CH4 can be monitored on the status 39. Recording format (picture size) indicator screen. (page 80) The following information is superimposed on the playback picture. 31. Video signal monitor (page 45) Displays the picture size for recording on XQD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Displays a waveform, vectorscope, and memory cards. histogram. The monitor LUT type of the signal being monitored is displayed when Base Setting >Shooting Mode (page 80) in the Project menu is set to Cine EI. 32. Recording format (codec) indicator (page 80) Displays the name of the format for recording on XQD memory cards. 33. Base Sensitivity indicator/Base ISO indicator (page 36) When Base Setting >Shooting Mode (page 80) in the Project menu is set to 11 12 13 14 15 16 Custom, it displays the base sensitivity set using ISO/Gain/EI >Base Sensitivity in the 1. Network status indicator 14. Gamma display assist indicator Shooting menu. 2. Upload indicator/remaining files indicator 15. Audio level meter When Base Setting >Shooting Mode Displays the recording audio level. (page 80) in the Project menu is set to Cine 3. Clip number/total number of clips 16. Gamma indicator EI, it displays the base ISO sensitivity set using 4. Playback status indicator ISO/Gain/EI >Base ISO in the Shooting menu. 5. Playback format (frame rate and scan 34. Gamma display assist/monitor LUT method) indicator indicator Displays the gamma display assist status. The 6. Network client mode status indicator gamma display assist function can be turned 7. Streaming status indicator on/off by assigning Gamma Display Assist to an assignable button (page 41). 8. Playback format (picture size) indicator When Base Setting >Shooting Mode 9. Remaining battery capacity/DC IN voltage (page 80) in the Project menu is set to indicator Cine EI, it displays the monitor LUT setting for recording video on XQD memory cards 10. Playback format (codec) indicator (page 78). 11. Media indicator 35. Gamma indicator (page 86) A mark is displayed if the media is Displays the gamma setting. protected. 36. Proxy status indicator 12. Time data display 37. 4K & HD (Sub) recording indicator 13. Clip name display 12 1. Overview: Screen Display
Icon Display Network client mode icon display
Network client mode connection status Icon Network client mode connected status Network connection icon display Network client mode connection standby status Network mode Connection status Icon Network client mode connection error status Access point mode Operating as an access point
Access point operation error
Station mode Wi-Fi connection UWP-D series icon display Icon changes according to the signal strength (4 steps) Transmitter status Receive status Icon Wi-Fi disconnected (including when Power off Not receiving establishing connection) Wi-Fi connection error Normal transmit status Receiving – Modem 1) Icon changes according to the 3G/4G 3G connection (receive level (4 steps)) connection signal strength (5 steps) – Muting status Receiving (muted) Icon for signal strength 3 is displayed for modems that do not report signal 4G connection Remaining battery capacity warning Receiving (Icon flashing) strength. – status Muting and remaining battery capacity Receiving Network connection where (Icon flashing) 3G/4G cannot be distinguished warning status – 3G/4G disconnected (including when establishing connection) 3G/4G connection error
Wired LAN LAN connection
LAN disconnected (including when establishing connection) LAN connection error
1) Two modems can be connected when an XDCA-FX9 (option) is attached to the camcorder. When two modems are connected, the icons change according to the modem status as follows. Connection status Icon
Two modems connected, only modem 1 in use
Two modems connected, only modem 2 in use
Two modems connected, both in use 13 1. Overview: Screen Display
Status Screen Display item Description Display item Description Display item Description Picture Size Picture size for recording to CH2 level meter Channel 2 audio level meter Picture Cache Picture cache recording XQD memory cards CH2 Source Channel 2 input source Rec function On/Off status and You can check the settings and status of the setting White Balance White balance setting CH2 Ref./Sens. Channel 2 input reference camcorder on the status screen. level Number Numeric suffix of the clip name CH2 Wind Filter Channel 2 microphone wind To display the status screen Camera Status screen reduction filter setting Shooting Mode Shooting mode setting ˎˎPress the STATUS button. 4K & HD (Sub) 4K & HD (Sub) recording Displays the camera settings. CH3 level meter Channel 3 audio level meter Rec function On/Off status CH3 Source Channel 3 input source To switch to the status screen Display item Description Proxy Rec Proxy recording function CH3 Wind Filter Channel 3 microphone wind Turn the multi-function dial. On/Off status and setting ˎˎ White Switch White balance memory B reduction filter setting ˎˎPress the / arrow buttons. setting Genlock Genlock state CH4 level meter Channel 4 audio level meter White Switch White balance memory A CH4 Source Channel 4 input source To hide the status screen setting CH4 Wind Filter Channel 4 microphone wind ˎˎPress the STATUS button. White Switch Preset White setting Video Output Status screen reduction filter setting ND Assignable Button Status screen Display item Description Display item Description GPS Status screen Capacity Remaining capacity (Ah) Media B Displays an estimate of the Displays the functions assigned to each of the Displays the GPS positioning status and Voltage Voltage (V) remaining remaining recording time of assignable buttons. recording time the recording media information. Manufacture Date of battery manufacture inserted in slot B in units of Display item Description Date Display item Description minutes under the current 1 Function assigned to the Video Light Displays the remaining GPS GPS signal and positioning recording conditions. ASSIGN 1 button Remaining capacity of the video light status SD card Displays the media icon 2 Function assigned to the battery. Dilution Of Positioning accuracy information when media is inserted in ASSIGN 2 button Power Source Power supply source Precision information the UTILITY SD/MS card slot. 3 Function assigned to the Supplied Voltage Supplied power source Latitude Latitude information SD card Displays the lock icon when ASSIGN 3 button voltage protection the media inserted in the Longitude Longitude information 4 Function assigned to the UTILITY SD/MS card slot is Altitude Altitude information ASSIGN 4 button protected (locked). Positioning date Positioning date and time 5 Function assigned to the Media Status screen SD card Displays the remaining and time ASSIGN 5 button Displays the remaining capacity and remaining remaining capacity of media inserted in Current date and Current date and time 6 Function assigned to the recording time of recording media. capacity meter the UTILITY SD/MS card slot time ASSIGN 6 button expressed as a percentage Time Zone Time Zone setting 7 Function assigned to the Display item Description on a bar graph. ASSIGN 7 button Media A Displays the media icon SD card Displays an estimate of the 8 Function assigned to the information when recording media is remaining remaining recording time of Network Status screen ASSIGN 8 button inserted in slot A. capacity the recording media 9 Function assigned to the Media A Displays the remaining inserted in the UTILITY SD/ Displays the network connection status. remaining capacity of recording media MS card slot in units of ASSIGN 9 button Display item Description minutes, or displays the 10 Function assigned to the capacity meter inserted in slot A expressed remaining capacity in units Wireless LAN Wireless network settings ASSIGN 10 button as a percentage on a bar graph. of GBs. and connection status Focus Hold Function assigned to the Media A Displays an estimate of the Wired LAN Wired LAN network settings Button Focus Hold button of the and connection status lens remaining remaining recording time of recording time the recording media Rec Button Settings Screen Modem 1 Wireless network settings Multi Function Function assigned to the inserted in slot A in units of and connection status of Dial multi-function dial minutes under the current Displays the settings of the record START/ modem (option) Assignable Dial Function assigned to the recording conditions. STOP buttons on the camcorder and handle Modem 2 Wireless network settings assignable dial Media B Displays the media icon (page 44). and connection status of information when recording media is Display item Description modem (option) Battery Status screen inserted in slot B. Rec Button Displays the slots for Media B Displays the remaining recording controlled by Displays information about the battery and DC remaining capacity of recording media the recording START/ IN source. capacity meter inserted in slot B expressed STOP button. as a percentage on a bar Handle Rec Button Displays the slots for Display item Description graph. recording controlled by Detected Battery Type of battery the recording START/ Remaining Remaining capacity (%) STOP button on the Charge Count Number of recharges handle. 15 1. Overview: Screen Display NCM/Streaming Status screen Displays the connection status in network client mode and the streaming status. Display item Description Network Client Network client mode status Mode Status CCM Name Name of CCM connected in network client mode CCM Address Address of CCM connected in network client mode QoS Streaming1 Streaming bit rate 1 Bit Rate QoS Streaming2 Streaming bit rate 2 Bit Rate Streaming Status Streaming status Streaming Type Currently selected streaming type File Transfer Status screen Displays file transfer information. Display item Description Auto Upload Auto Upload (Proxy) function (Proxy) On/Off status Job Status Remaining number of jobs (Remain / Total) and total number of jobs Total Transfer Transfer progress of all jobs Progress Default Upload Name of Auto Upload Server (Proxy) destination server Current File Transfer progress of current Transfer Progress file transfer Current Name of file currently being Transferring File transferred Name Server Address Address of file transfer destination server Destination Destination directory of file Directory transfer destination server 16 2. Preparation Power Supply You can use a battery pack or AC power with the POWER switch in the On position without When using an extension unit supply from an AC adaptor. problem.) ˎˎ When using an AC-DN10A adaptor and peripheral For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and devices are attached to the camcorder, make sure When using the XDCA-FX9 Extension Unit, AC adaptors listed below. that the total power consumption of the peripheral the battery voltage or the remaining battery devices is less than 25 W. BATT RELEASE capacity is displayed, depending on the Lithium-ion battery packs button battery used. BP-U35 [Note] BP-U60 The camcorder battery pack cannot be attached when BP-U70 Using a Battery Pack an XDCA-FX9 unit is attached to the camcorder. You BP-U90 must attach a battery pack to the XDCA-FX9 or connect an external power supply. To attach a battery pack, plug the battery pack Battery chargers into the attachment (page 8) as far as it If the battery pack charge becomes low BC-U1A will go, and then slide it down to lock it into BC-U2A position. If the remaining battery charge falls below a certain level during operation (Low Battery AC adaptor (supplied) [Notes] state), a low-battery message appears, the ˎˎ Before attaching a battery pack, charge the battery recording/tally lamp starts flashing, and a using the dedicated BC-U1A or BC-U2A battery A V-shoe battery can be used when an charger. beep sound will warn you. XDCA-FX9 Extension Unit is attached. ˎˎ Charging a battery immediately after use while it is If the remaining battery charge falls below For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and still warm may not fully recharge the battery. the level at which operation cannot continue AC adaptors listed below. (Battery Empty state), a battery-empty Checking the remaining capacity message appears. Lithium-ion battery packs Replace with a charged battery pack. When shooting/playing using a battery pack, BP-GL95B the remaining battery capacity is displayed in Changing the warning levels the viewfinder (page 10). AC adaptor The Low Battery level is set to 10% of full AC-DN10A Icon Meaning battery charge and the Battery Empty level is 91% to 100% [CAUTION] set to 3% by factory default. You can change Do not store battery packs in locations 71% to 90% the warning level settings using Camera exposed to direct sunlight, flame, or high To remove a battery pack, press and hold the Battery Alarm (page 100) in the Technical 51% to 70% temperature. BATT RELEASE button (page 8), slide the menu. battery pack up and then pull it out of the [Notes] 31% to 50% attachment. ˎˎ When operating from an AC power source, use the 11% to 30% supplied AC adaptor. ˎˎ Always set the POWER switch to the Off position 0% to 10% before connecting a battery or AC adaptor. If it is connected with the POWER switch in the On position, the camcorder may be unable to start in some cases. The camcorder indicates the remaining If the camcorder cannot be started, set the POWER capacity by calculating the available time with switch to the Off position and disconnect the battery the battery pack if operation is continued at pack or AC adaptor temporarily, then wait about the current rate of power consumption. 30 seconds before attempting to connect again. (If the AC adaptor is connected while the camcorder is operating from the battery pack, it can be connected 17 2. Preparation: Power Supply [Tip] Using AC Power If an AC power source is used while the battery is attached, the camcorder will automatically switch to battery power if the output voltage of the AC adaptor Connecting the camcorder to an AC power drops. source allows use without worrying about the need to recharge the battery pack. Changing the warning levels DC IN connector The DC Low Voltage1 level is set to 16.5 V and the DC Low Voltage2 level is set to 15.5 V by factory default. You can change the warning level settings using Camera DC IN Alarm (page 100) in the Technical menu. AC adaptor ˎˎDo not connect and use an AC adaptor in a confined space, such as between a wall and furniture. AC adaptor ˎˎConnect the AC adaptor to the nearest AC power source. If a problem occurs during operation, immediately disconnect the power cord from the AC power source. Power cord ˎˎDo not short-circuit the metal parts of the Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN plug of the AC adaptor. Doing so will cause connector on the camcorder, and connect the a malfunction. power cord (supplied) to an AC power source. ˎˎThe battery cannot be charged while attached to the camcorder, even if the AC If the output voltage from the AC adaptor is connected. adaptor becomes low If the output voltage from the AC adaptor falls below a certain level during operation (DC Low Voltage1 state), a message appears informing you that the AC adaptor output voltage has dropped, the recording/tally lamp starts flashing, and a beep sound is emitted. If the output voltage from the AC adaptor falls below the level at which operation cannot continue (DC Low Voltage2 state), a message appears informing you that the AC adaptor output voltage is too low. If this occurs, the AC adaptor may be faulty. Check the AC adaptor, as required. 18 2. Preparation Attaching Devices Clamp Lever Operation Adjusting the Microphone Holder Replacing the Microphone Rod Attaching the Viewfinder Position Operate the clamp levers when attaching/ [Notes] [Note] removing or adjusting the position of the ˎˎ The microphone rod is attached when shipped from Attach/remove the viewfinder while the camcorder microphone and viewfinder. Loosen the clamp lever, and turn the the factory. is turned off. If the viewfinder is removed while the When attaching, turn the clamp lever microphone holder to move it forward/ ˎˎ Attach/remove the microphone rod while the camcorder is turned on, the camcorder will restart clockwise to secure the rod. backward to adjust the position. camcorder is turned off. automatically. ˎˎ Attach/remove the microphone rod with the body When removing or adjusting the position, turn cap attached so as not to damage the image sensor. the clamp lever counterclockwise to loosen 1 Loosen the viewfinder clamp lever, and the clamp lever. 1 Loosen the screw. insert the viewfinder onto the microphone If a clamp lever is in a position that makes it rod. difficult to turn, pull the clamp lever off and Clamp lever rotate it to an angle that will make operation easier. Then place the clamp lever back on. Clamp lever Microphone holder and microphone orientation Attach so that the microphone holder and microphone are oriented as shown in the 2 Adjust the left/right positioning of the following diagram. viewfinder, tighten the clamp lever, Clamp lever connect the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder connector of the camcorder, 2 Withdraw the microphone rod. and secure the viewfinder cable in the cable clamper. Cable clamper [Note] Check that the viewfinder is securely attached. The 3 Attach the microphone rod in the reverse viewfinder may fall off during shooting if the clamp sequence. lever is loose. 19 2. Preparation: Attaching Devices Adjusting the viewfinder orientation Arbitrary angle adjustment Changing the clamp spacer Circular-shaped clamp spacer If a circular-shaped clamp spacer is attached Tilt the viewfinder up/down to adjust the to the rod connection joint, you can turn the Remove the clamp spacer as shown in the Circle mark angle of the viewfinder. viewfinder on the rod to adjust the position of following diagram, align the protrusion on the viewfinder. the square-shaped spacer or circular-shaped spacer with the groove in the clamp, and insert the spacer. Removing the viewfinder Loosen the viewfinder clamp lever, and use the reverse procedure of attaching the viewfinder. You can adjust the angle so that the viewfinder is facing the subject. Setting the MIRROR switch to the B/T position flips the If the viewfinder is turned 180° as shown in the left and rights sides of the image on the following diagram, set the MIRROR switch to Protrusion LCD screen, but the image is recorded in the the ROT position to flip the image display and Groove correct orientation. text display horizontally and vertically. Adjusting the viewfinder position Groove 90° angle adjustment Protrusion If a square-shaped clamp spacer is attached to the rod connection joint, you can adjust the position of the viewfinder in 90° increments. [Note] Temporarily remove the viewfinder to adjust Always attach a washer. If a washer is not attached, the the angle, then reattach the viewfinder. clamping force on the rod may be insufficient and may cause the viewfinder to fall off. You can determine the shape of the spacer as shown in the following diagrams. Square-shaped clamp spacer [Note] When attaching a circular-shaped clamp spacer, attach Square mark to a commercial ø15 mm rod. [Tip] A circular-shaped clamp spacer is attached by factory default. 20 2. Preparation: Attaching Devices Attaching the Eyepiece Opening the eyepiece Attaching a Lens Press the button indicated by the arrow. [Note] [CAUTION] Attach/remove the eyepiece while the camcorder is Do not leave the lens facing the sun. Direct turned off. sunlight can enter through the lens, be focused in the camcorder, and may cause a 1 Attach the hook on the top of the fire. eyepiece to the hook on the top of the [Notes] viewfinder, and attach the metal clip on ˎˎ Attach/remove a lens while the camcorder is turned the bottom of the eyepiece to the hook off. on the bottom of the viewfinder. ˎˎ A lens is a precision component. Do not place the lens on a surface with the lens mount face down. Attach the supplied lens mount cap. Open the eyepiece upwards when the lock Attaching the rear part of the eyepiece [Tip] disengages. The viewfinder is directly visible For details about lenses supported by the camcorder, When attaching the rear part of the eyepiece, when the eyepiece is opened. contact your Sony service representative. align the projection of the hinge with the guide groove, and push it in the direction of Attaching an E-mount lens the arrow in the following diagram until it locks. Attachment hooks 1 Remove the cover from the lens. 2 Push the lock plate on the bottom of the eyepiece in the direction of the arrow to lock the eyepiece into position. 2 Release the lens lock ring stopper, turn Removing the rear part of the eyepiece the lens lock ring clockwise, and remove the body cap from the camcorder. With the eyepiece opened upwards, release Lens lock the eyepiece lock in the direction of the arrow Lens lock ring stopper (), and slide the rear part of the eyepiece out Guide groove Protrusion ring in the direction of the arrow (). When the Lock plate rear part of the eyepiece is removed, the front of the eyepiece can be used instead of a hood. Removing the eyepiece Unclip the eyepiece lock, and remove the eyepiece from the viewfinder. 21 2. Preparation: Attaching Devices ˎˎ Grasp the lens securely in your hand to prevent the 3 Align the lens mount mark (white) with lens from falling. Attaching the Grip Remote Control 2 Connect the grip remote control cable to the camcorder, carefully insert the lens, ˎˎ If another lens will not be attached immediately, the USB/multi connector on the and slowly turn the lens lock ring always attach the body cap. camcorder, and secure the cable in the counterclockwise to secure the lens. [Note] cable clamper. Iris adjustments for lenses with Auto Iris Attach/remove the grip remote control while the switch camcorder is turned off. 1 Attach the arm to the grip attachment, Clamper ˎˎWhen the lens Auto Iris is set to AUTO, the and tighten the screw. iris is adjusted automatically and can also be adjusted manually from the camcorder. ˎˎWhen the lens Auto Iris is set to MANUAL, the iris can only be adjusted using the lens ring. Iris operation from the camcorder has no effect. Mount marks (white) Focus adjustments for lenses with focus [Notes] switch ˎˎ If the lens lock ring stopper does not return to the lock position when the lens is attached, move the ˎˎWhen the lens focus switch is set to AF/MF stopper to the lock position manually. or AF, the focus is adjusted automatically ˎˎ When attaching a lens, align the mount mark (white) on the lens lock ring with the mount mark (white) on and can also be adjusted manually from a the camcorder. remote control unit. ˎˎWhen the lens focus switch is set to MF, the Attaching an A-mount lens focus is adjusted using the lens ring and can also be adjusted manually from a remote [Notes] To use an A-mount lens, attach a lens mount control unit. ˎˎ When attaching the grip remote control cable, secure adaptor (option) and then attach the A-mount the cable in the cable clamper to prevent damaging it. [Note] ˎˎ Check that the arm is securely attached to the lens. When using an A-mount lens, manual adjustment camcorder. The camcorder may fall while shooting if from a remote control unit may not be available. [Note] the screw is loose. When using an A-mount lens, the iris is set manually ˎˎWhen the lens focus switch is set to Full ˎˎ Do not support the weight of the camcorder by and focus is set to MF. MF, the focus can only be adjusted using holding just the grip remote control. the lens ring. Focus operation from the ˎˎ After connecting the grip remote control cable, always Removing a lens camcorder has no effect. lock the cable in the clamper. Pulling on the cable with force during use may damage the connector. If the grip cable gets in the way, secure it using the Remove a lens using the following procedure. ˎˎ Attaching to a tripod cable clamper in the center of the arm. 1 Release the lens lock ring stopper, and Use the tripod screw holes on the camcorder turn the lens lock ring clockwise while when attaching to a tripod. Using the tripod firmly supporting the lens. mount on the lens may cause damage. 2 Pull the lens out in the forward direction. [Notes] ˎˎ When removing a lens, align the mount mark on the lens lock ring with the mount mark on the camcorder. 22 2. Preparation: Attaching Devices Adjusting the position of the grip Attaching the grip close to the 4 Align the protrusion on the arm with the Adjusting the Position of the remote control camcorder groove in the grip attachment point, and secure in position using the screw Shoulder Pad ˎˎLoosen the arm mounting screw, adjust the removed in step 1. Remove the arm mounting screw (1). angle of the arm (1), and then tighten the 1 You can slide the shoulder pad forward or screw. backward. Adjust the position of the shoulder Loosen the arm extension screw, adjust the 2 Loosen the arm extension screw (2), and ˎˎ pad so that the camcorder is easy to operate length of the arm (2), and then tighten the extend the arm until a hole becomes when placed on your shoulder. screw. visible (3). ˎˎPress the grip rotation lever (page 9) to adjust the angle of the grip remote control 1 (3). 3 1 3 1 3 2 1 3 1 2 2 [Note] After extending the arm, securely tighten the screw. Shoulder pad 3 3 Connect the grip remote control cable to 1 Loosen the three shoulder pad screws. the USB/multi connector on the camcorder. 2 Slide the shoulder pad forward/backward to the desired position. 3 Securely tighten the screws. 23 2. Preparation: Attaching Devices Attaching the XDCA-FX9 3 Align the protrusions of the XDCA-FX9 Attaching a V-Shoe Battery Attaching using fastener strap with the left and right grooves of the Attach the fastener strap to the dongle guard camcorder and slide it all the way in and to secure a USB device in place. You can add functions to the camcorder, such then down into the connector block. Insert the V-shoe battery into the battery pack as a V-shoe battery or wired LAN, by attaching attachment on the XDCA-FX9. Attach the loop of the strap to the back of an XDCA-FX9 Extension Unit (option) to the the dongle guard and pass the strap over the camcorder. Removing a V-shoe battery guard as shown below. Fastener strap [Notes] ˎˎ The camcorder battery pack cannot be attached Pull the V-shoe battery out from the battery when an XDCA-FX9 unit is attached to the camcorder. pack attachment on the XDCA-FX9 while You must attach a battery pack to the XDCA-FX9 or holding down the battery release lever. connect an external power supply. ˎˎ Attach/remove the XDCA-FX9 while the camcorder is turned off. 1 Remove the battery pack (page 16) Attaching the Dongle Guards Loop attached to the camcorder. Grooves Protrusions 2 Remove the two screws, and remove the You can attach a dongle guard to protect a cover of the extension unit connector modem or other USB device attached to a USB 4 Tighten the two screws on the top of the block from the camcorder. connector. XDCA-FX9 to secure the XDCA-FX9. Attach the dongle guard and dongle guard mounting bracket to the extension unit, and secure in position using mounting bracket screws. Dongle guard mounting plate Removing the XDCA-FX9 Loosen the two screws on the top of the XDCA-FX9, and remove the XDCA-FX9 from the camcorder. 24 2. Preparation Configuring Basic Camcorder Operation The initial settings screen appears in the viewfinder the first time the camcorder is Shooting Mode System Frequency Codec turned on or after the backup battery has become completely discharged. You can switch the shooting mode between Select the frequency using Rec Format Select the codec using Rec Format >Codec Set the date and time of the internal clock “Custom mode” to create images flexibly on- >Frequency (page 80) in the Project menu. (page 80) in the Project menu. using this screen. site, and “Cine EI mode” (where the camcorder The camcorder may reboot automatically after [Note] Before shooting, configure the basic operation is operated similarly to a film camera, with switching, depending on the selected value. You cannot switch the codec during recording or of the camcorder to suit the application. playback. footage developed in post production). [Note] Select the mode using Base Setting You cannot switch the system frequency during Time Zone (page 80) >Shooting Mode in the Project recording or playback. Time Zone sets the time difference from UTC menu. (Coordinated Universal Time). Change the [Notes] Video Format setting as required. ˎˎ Cine EI mode has the following limitations. ˎˎ Functions that cannot be adjusted automatically Imager Scan Mode (tracking) You can set the video format for recording. –– White balance Select a format using Rec Format >Video –– Gain You can set the effective picture size and Format (page 80) in the Project menu. Setting the Date and Time –– Shutter resolution of the image sensor. ˎˎ Functions that cannot be configured [Notes] –– ISO sensitivity/gain (set to base ISO sensitivity Select the mode using Rec Format ˎˎ You cannot switch the video format during recording Use the arrow buttons (page 7) or the (fixed)) (page 80) >Imager Scan Mode in the Project or playback. multi-function dial (page 4) to select items –– Paint menu settings (all are disabled) menu. ˎˎ Restrictions may apply to the signal from the SDI OUT –– Scene File (disabled) and HDMI OUT connectors, depending on the video and settings, then press the SET button or ˎˎFF 6K: Full-frame size at 6K resolution. ˎˎ The following functions are available in Cine EI mode format setting. multi-function dial to apply the settings and only. ˎˎS35 4K: Super 35mm size at 4K resolution. start the clock running. ˎˎ Exposure Index ˎˎFF 2K: Full-frame size at 2K resolution. Once the settings screen is closed, you ˎˎ Monitor LUT ˎˎS35 2K: Super 35mm size at 2K resolution. can change the date, time, and time zone [Notes] When the shooting mode is set to Cine EI settings using Clock Set (page 107) in the ˎˎ You cannot switch the imager scan mode during Maintenance menu. mode, select the base color space for the recording or playback. recording signal and output signal. The color ˎˎ When the imager scan mode is set to FF 2K or S35 2K, [Notes] space selected here is the color space of the the recording format setting is restricted to 1920×1080 ˎˎ If the clock setting is lost because the backup battery resolution. becomes fully discharged due to power being video output when MLUT is set to Off. disconnected for an extended period (no battery pack Select the color space using Cine EI Setting and no DC IN power source), the initial settings screen >Color Gamut (page 81) in the Project will be displayed when you next turn the camcorder menu. on. S-Gamut3.Cine/SLog3: Easy to adjust color ˎˎ While the initial settings screen is displayed, no other ˎˎ operation, except turning the power off, is permitted gamut for digital cinema (DCIP3). until you finish the settings on this screen. ˎˎS-Gamut3/SLog3: Wide color gamut, for ˎˎ The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable battery for compatibility with future standard gamuts, storing the date, time, and other settings even when optimized using Sony image distortion the camcorder is turned off. For details about the built-in rechargeable battery, see page 113. correction technology. 25 2. Preparation Using XQD Memory Cards The camcorder records audio and video on XQD memory cards (available separately) inserted in the card slots. Recommended Media The guaranteed operating conditions will vary depending on the Rec Format and Recording settings. About XQD Memory Cards Yes: Operation supported No: Normal operation not guaranteed Use the following Sony XQD memory cards in the camcorder. Recording format G-series N-series H-series For details on operations with media from other manufacturers, refer to the operating S-series M-series S-series instructions for the media or consult the manufacturer’s information. (QD-S64E/ (QD-S64/ S-series XQD memory cards (QD-S64E/S32E/S64/S32) S32E) S32) H-series XQD memory cards (QD-H32/H16) XAVC Intra 3840×2160 Normal 59.94P/ Yes No No N-series XQD memory cards (QD-N64) 422 mode or 50P/ M-series XQD memory cards (QD-M128A/M64A/M32A) S&Q (60P or 29.97P/ G-series XQD memory cards (QD-G240F/G120F/G256E/G128E/G64E/G32E/G128A/G64A/G32A) lower) 25P/ The use of memory cards other than Sony XQD memory cards is not guaranteed. 23.98P 1920×1080 Normal 59.94P/ Yes No No [Tip] mode or 50P For details about using XQD memory cards and usage precautions, refer to the operating instructions for the XQD memory card. S&Q (60P or 59.94i/ Yes Yes No lower) 50i/ 29.97P/ 25P/ 23.98P S&Q (above 59.94P/ Yes No No 60P) 50P/ 29.97P/ 25P/ 23.98P 26 2. Preparation: Using XQD Memory Cards Recording format G-series N-series H-series Inserting XQD Memory Cards Formatting (Initializing) XQD S-series M-series S-series (QD-S64E/ (QD-S64/ Memory Cards S32E) S32) Open the media cover of the card slot XAVC Long 3840×2160 Normal 59.94P/ Yes Yes No 1 section. 422 mode or 50P/ If an unformatted XQD memory card or an S&Q (60P or 29.97P/ XQD memory card that was formatted in a lower) 25P/ 2 Insert an XQD memory card with the XQD different specification is inserted, the message 23.98P label facing to the left. “Media Needs to be Formatted” is displayed in 1920×1080 Normal 59.94P/ Yes Yes Yes The access indicator (page 8) is lit red, the viewfinder. mode or 50P/ then changes to green if the card is Format the card using the following procedure. usable. S&Q (60P or 59.94i/ 1 Select Format Media (page 91) in the lower) 50i/ TC/Media menu. 29.97P/ 3 Close the media cover. 25P/ 23.98P [Notes] 2 Select Media(A) (slot A) or Media(B) (slot ˎˎ The memory card, memory card slot, and image data S&Q (above 59.94P/ Yes Yes No B), then select Execute. on the memory card may be damaged if the card is A confirmation message appears. 60P) 50P forced into the slot in the incorrect orientation. 29.97P Yes 50 Mbps: No No ˎˎ When recording to media inserted in both XQD 35 Mbps: Yes card slots A and B, insert media in both slots that is 3 Select Execute. recommended for operation with the format of the A message is displayed while formatting 25P/ Yes No No recording. 23.98P is in progress, and the access indicator is MPEG2 HD 1920×1080 Normal 59.94i/ Yes Yes Yes lit red. 422 mode 50i/ When formatting is completed, a 29.97P/ Ejecting XQD Memory Cards completion message is displayed. Press 25P/ the SET button or multi-function dial to 23.98P dismiss the message. Open the media cover of the card slot section, [Note] and lightly press the XQD memory card in to Formatting a memory card erases all data, including eject the card. recorded video data and setup files. [Notes] ˎˎ If the camcorder is turned off or the memory If formatting fails card is removed while the memory card is being accessed, the integrity of data on the card cannot Memory cards not supported by the be guaranteed. All data recorded on the card may camcorder cannot be formatted. be discarded. Always make sure the access indicator A warning message is displayed. Follow is green or off before turning off the camcorder or the instructions to replace the card with a removing the memory card. ˎˎ When removing an XQD memory card immediately supported XQD memory card. after recording is finished, the XQD memory card may be hot, but this does not indicate a problem. 27 2. Preparation: Using XQD Memory Cards 2 Format the unusable XQD memory card Checking the Remaining Restoring XQD Memory Cards on the camcorder. Recording Time 3 Copy the required clips back to the newly If for any reason an error should occur in formatted XQD memory card. a memory card, the card must be restored [Notes] When shooting (recording/standby), you can before use. ˎˎ For restoration of media recorded with this camcorder, monitor the remaining capacity of the XQD When you load an XQD memory card that be sure to use this camcorder. memory card in each slot using the slot A/B needs to be restored, a message appears on ˎˎ Media recorded with a device other than this remaining media indicators in the viewfinder camcorder or with another camcorder of different the viewfinder screen to ask whether you want version (even of the same model) may not be (page 10). to restore it. restored using this camcorder. The remaining recording time is calculated ˎˎ Clips shorter than 2 seconds cannot be restored. from the remaining capacity of the media Restoring a card in each slot and the current video format (recording bit rate), and is displayed in units of Use the arrow buttons (page 7) or the minutes. multi-function dial (page 4) to select Execute, then press the SET button or multi- XQD memory card replacement timing function dial. A message and progress status (%) are ˎˎWhen the total remaining recording time on displayed while formatting is in progress, and the two memory cards becomes less than the access indicator is lit red. 5 minutes, the message “Media Near Full” When restoration ends, a completion message appears, the recording/tally lamp starts appears. flashing, and a beep sound (headphone output) will warn you. If restoration fails Replace with media that has free space. ˎˎIf you continue recording until the total ˎˎXQD memory cards on which memory remaining recording time reaches zero, errors have occurred cannot be restored. A the message changes to “Media Full” and warning message is displayed. Follow the recording stops. instructions to replace the XQD memory [Note] card. Up to approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one ˎˎXQD memory cards on which memory errors XQD memory card. have occurred may become usable if they If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit, the are reformatted. remaining recording time indicator becomes “0” and a message is displayed. ˎˎIn some cases, some clips can be restored while others cannot. The restored clips can be played normally. ˎˎIf the message “Could not Restore Some Clips” keeps appearing after repeated attempts at restoration, it may be possible to restore the XQD memory card with the following procedure. 1 Copy the required clips to another XQD memory card using Copy Clip (page 97) in the Thumbnail menu. 28 2. Preparation Using a UTILITY SD/MS Card The UTILITY SD/MS card is used for proxy [Note] recording and storing/loading settings. It Ejecting an SD/MS Card Formatting an SD card or “Memory Stick” media erases all data. The data cannot be restored. is also used for future upgrades (software update). Open the media cover of the card slot section, and lightly press the SD card or “Memory Stick” media in to eject it. Checking the Remaining Capacity [Notes] Supported SD/MS Cards ˎˎ If the camcorder is turned off or the SD card or “Memory Stick” media is removed while the SD You can check the remaining capacity on an card or “Memory Stick” media is being accessed, SD card or “Memory Stick” media on the Media SDXC memory cards* the integrity of data cannot be guaranteed. All data Status screen (page 14). SDHC memory cards* recorded on the card may be discarded. Always make When shooting (recording/standby) with SD memory cards* sure the access indicator is off before turning off the camcorder or removing the SD card or “Memory Stick” proxy recording set to On, you can monitor the “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”** media. remaining capacity of the SD card using the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”** Take caution to prevent the SD card or “Memory Stick” ˎˎ remaining media indicators on the viewfinder * Referred to collectively as “SD cards” in this manual. media from flying out when inserting/ejecting the ** Referred to as “Memory Stick” media in this card. screen (page 10). document. [Note] [Note] A mark is displayed if the SD card is protected. Proxy recording is not supported on “Memory Stick” media. Formatting (Initializing) SD/MS To use an SD card formatted on the Cards camcorder in the slot of another device Inserting an SD/MS Card First, make a backup of the card, then reformat SD cards and “Memory Stick” media must be the card in the device to be used. formatted the first time they are used in the camcorder. Open the media cover of the card slot 1 An SD card or “Memory Stick” media to be section. used with this camcorder must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder. 2 Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick” media into the card slot with the label 1 Select Format Media (page 91) in the facing right. TC/Media menu. The access indicator (page 8) is lit red, then goes off if the card is usable. 2 Specify Utility SD/MS, then select Execute. A confirmation message appears. 3 Close the media cover. 3 Select Execute. A message and progress status are displayed while formatting is in progress, and the access indicator is lit red. When formatting is completed, a completion message is displayed. Press the SET button or multi-function dial to dismiss the message. 29 3. Shooting Basic Operation Procedure Basic shooting is conducted using the Multiple clips are recorded in succession following procedure. Switching Between XQD Memory during relay recording, but recording will stop Specifying Time Data Cards automatically after approximately 24 hours. 1 Attach the necessary devices, and check [Notes] that power is being supplied. ˎˎ Do not eject a memory card while recording to it is in Setting the timecode When two XQD memory cards are inserted, progress. When recording, only change memory cards press the SLOT SELECT button (page 7) to in slots for which the slot access indicator is off. Set the timecode to record using Timecode 2 Insert the memory card(s). switch cards. ˎˎ When the remaining capacity on the memory card being recorded becomes less than one minute and (page 90) in the TC/Media menu. Recording automatically switches to the a recordable memory card is inserted in the other 3 Set the POWER switch to the on position. second memory card just before the slot, a “Will Switch Slots Soon” message appears. The Setting user bits The POWER indicator turns on, and the remaining capacity on the first card is reduced message disappears after switching memory card camera image appears in the viewfinder. to zero (relay recording). You can continue slots. You can add an 8-digit hexadecimal number recording continuously when switching ˎˎ Relay recording may not operate if recording is started when the remaining memory card capacity to the recorded image as user bits. You can 4 Press the record button (page 4). memory cards by replacing the memory card is less than one minute. For correct relay recording, also set the user bits to the current time. Set The recording/tally lamp lights and that is full with a new memory card. check that the remaining memory card capacity is using Users Bit (page 90) in the TC/Media more than one minute before starting recording. recording begins. [Note] menu. ˎˎ Video created using the camcorder relay recording You cannot switch between memory cards during function cannot be played back seamlessly on the playback mode. Also, continuous playback of a clip camcorder. Displaying time data 5 To stop recording, press the record button spanning media in slot A and slot B is not supported. again. ˎˎ To combine video created using the camcorder relay recording function, use “Catalyst Browse” software. Set the timecode to display using TC Display Recording stops, and the camcorder Clips (recorded data) (page 90) >Display Select in the TC/Media switches to STBY (standby) mode. When you stop recording, the video, audio, menu. [Note] and accompanying data from the start to the Pressing an assignable button (page 41) If the record button is pressed within a few seconds end of the recording are saved as a single with DURATION/TC/U-BIT assigned will switch after turning the camcorder on, the recording/tally lamp Monitoring Audio “clip” on an XQD memory card. lights up to indicate the unit is in the recording state, the display between the timecode, user bits, but recording to media may not occur for the first few and duration in sequence. seconds, depending on the selected recording format. Clip names You can monitor the audio that is being recorded using headphones. The name of each clip recorded by the Switching the timecode input/output Connecting a set of headphones to the camcorder is automatically assigned using the headphone jack (page 8) enables you to format set in Clip Name Format (page 90) of You can switch the timecode input/output monitor the audio being recorded. You can the TC/Media menu. using the IN/OUT select switch (page 8). also monitor the playback audio (page 63) For details, see page 111. using the built-in speaker (page 6) or Maximum clip duration headphones. Up to 6 hours per clip. Adjust the volume of the monitored audio The maximum duration of continuous using the VOLUME (audio monitoring volume recording is the same as the maximum adjustment) buttons (page 6). duration of a clip. If the recording time exceeds You can select the audio channel to adjust the maximum duration of a clip, a new clip is using Audio Output >Monitor CH (page 96) created automatically and recording continues. in the Audio menu. The new clip appears as a separate clip on the thumbnail screen. 30 3. Shooting: Basic Operation Procedure Reviewing the Recording (Rec Review) You can review the last recorded clip on the screen (recording review). [Note] Rec Review is not supported if the video format is changed after recording a clip. Recording review method Assign Rec Review to one of the assignable buttons beforehand. When recording is stopped, press the assignable button (page 41) with Rec Review assigned. Playback of the last recorded clip begins. The clip is played to the end, Rec Review ends, and the camcorder returns to STBY (standby) mode. To stop Rec Review Press the assignable button with Rec Review assigned or press the CANCEL/BACK button. Recording review settings You can set the playback start position to one of the following using the Rec Review setting (page 99) in the Technical menu. ˎˎLast 3 seconds of the clip ˎˎLast 10 seconds of the clip ˎˎStart of the clip [Tip] If you want to review a specific clip after recording multiple clips, press the THUMBNAIL button to display the thumbnail screen, and select the clip to start playback. 31 3. Shooting Adjusting the Focus You can adjust the focus automatically You can return to the center position You can display/hide the focus area frame using Display or manually according to the shooting Adjusting the Focus Automatically by pressing and holding the SET button On/Off >Focus Area Indicator (page 92) in the Monitoring menu. conditions. (Auto Focus) (page 7) or multi selector. [Note] The focus area frame is not hidden when using the The camcorder uses phase detection AF for DISPLAY button. Adjusting the Focus Manually high-speed focusing and contrast AF for high- accuracy focusing. Changing the focus area quickly (Focus (Manual Focus) The combination of these two AF methods Setting) provides auto focus with both high speed and high accuracy. You can change the position and size of the To adjust the focus manually, set the FOCUS To adjust the focus automatically, set the auto focus area quickly during shooting by switch (page 6) to the “MAN” position. FOCUS switch (page 6) on the camcorder Zone: assigning Focus Setting to an assignable This allows you to adjust the focus manually to the “AUTO” position. If the lens is fitted with Automatically searches for a focus position button (page 41). according to the shooting conditions. a focus selector switch, set the switch to the within the specified zone. The operation varies depending on the focus Manual focusing is useful for the following “AF/MF” or “AF” position. If the switch is set to When selected, specify the position using the area setting. types of subjects. the “Full MF” or “MF” position, lens focusing arrow buttons (page 7) or multi selector Subjects on the far side of a window ˎˎ cannot be operated from the camcorder (page 9). When Focus >Focus Area (page 77) in the covered in water droplets (page 21). You can return to the center position Shooting menu is set to Flexible Spot or Zone ˎˎSubjects with low contrast against the by pressing and holding the SET button In AF mode, the FOCUS AUTO LED is lit. You can change the position of the focus area background (page 7) or multi selector. by pressing an assignable button assigned ˎˎSubjects further away than nearby subjects [Tip] When Focus >AF Assist (page 77) in the Shooting with Focus Setting and adjusting using the menu is set to On, you can still use the focus ring on the arrow buttons (page 7) or multi selector lens during auto focus to adjust the focus. (page 9). [Notes] You can return the position of the focus area ˎˎ A lens that supports auto focus is required. to the center while adjusting the position ˎˎ Accuracy may not be obtained depending on the shooting conditions. by pressing and holding the SET button ˎˎ The focus cannot be adjusted automatically on an (page 7) or multi selector. A-mount lens. You can change the size of the focus area by Wide: pressing and holding an assignable button Setting the auto focus area/position Searches for a subject over a wide angle of assigned with Focus Setting. (Focus Area) the image when focusing. A frame is not After changing the size, set the position of the displayed. focus area by pressing the SET button or multi You can set the target area for auto focus selector. using Focus >Focus Area (page 77) in the When finished, press the assignable button Shooting menu. assigned with Focus Setting to return to the original screen. Flexible Spot: Focuses on a specified position in the image. When selected, specify the position using the arrow buttons (page 7) or multi selector [Tip] (page 9). The same operation is supported using an assignable button (page 41) assigned with Focus Area. 32 3. Shooting: Adjusting the Focus When Focus >Focus Area (page 77) in the Focused on far subject AF subject shift sensitivity Shooting menu is set to Wide You can set the sensitivity for changing You can only change the size of the focus area between subjects using Focus >AF Subj. Shift by pressing and holding an assignable button Sens. (page 77) in the Shooting menu. assigned with Focus Setting. The position can When set to a low sensitivity, the focus does be also be changed by first changing the type not readily shift even if another subject moves to Flexible Spot or Zone. in front of the in-focus subject. When set to a high sensitivity, the focus shifts to give priority [Tip] When Focus >Push AF Mode (page 77) in the to the subject that moves in front. Shooting menu is set to Single-shot AF(AF-S), you can change the Focus Area(AF-S) (page 77) focus area position. Adjusting the Auto Focus Action (AF transition speed, AF subject shift sensitivity) During the change: 1 (Slow): Focus operates slowly . AF transition speed . You can set the speed of the focus drive for . when the subject changes using Focus >AF 7 (Fast): Focus operates rapidly Transition Speed (page 77) in the Shooting menu. When set to low speed, the focus moves slowly when the subject to be focused changes, enabling the shooting of impressive Focused on near subject images. When set to high speed, the focus switches between subjects quickly. The subject that enters the frame is immediately focused, making this setting ideal for documentary shooting which requires quick focusing. 33 3. Shooting: Adjusting the Focus AF Subj. Shift Sens.: 1 (Locked On) AF Subj. Shift Sens.: 5 (Responsive) Changing the Focus Target Using Manual Focus Temporarily Manually (AF Assist) (Push Manual Focus) When Focus >AF Assist (page 77) in the Press the PUSH AUTO FOCUS button Shooting menu is set to On, you can select the (page 6) when in auto focus mode to target for auto focus during auto focus using focus manually while the button is pressed. the focus ring on the lens. The focus returns to auto focus when you Auto focus operation is restored when you release the button. stop operating the focus ring. This allows you to temporarily stop auto focus Setting Focus >AF Subj. Shift Sens. and focus manually when something that is (page 77) in the Shooting menu to 1 not the subject of shooting crosses in front of (Locked On) is convenient when you want the the subject. auto focus operation to continue as-is when [Tip] the focus position moves to a subject with a The same operation is supported using an assignable different distance. button (page 41) assigned with Push AF/Push MF. Change focus to another subject slowly Change focus to another subject rapidly 34 3. Shooting: Adjusting the Focus Using Auto Focus Temporarily Using Single-Shot Auto Focus Focusing using Magnified View Focusing using Face Detection (Push Auto Focus) (Push Auto Focus (AF-S)) (Focus Magnifier) (Face Detection AF) When Focus >Push AF mode (page 77) Set Focus >Push AF Mode (page 77) in By factory default, the Focus Magnifier ×3/×6 The camcorder can detect people’s faces and in the Shooting menu is set to AF, press the the Shooting menu to Single-shot AF(AF-S), function is assigned to the ASSIGN 4 button then adjust the focus on faces within the focus PUSH AUTO FOCUS button (page 6) when then set the focus area using Focus >Focus on the grip remote control and the ASSIGN 10 area. in manual focus mode to focus automatically Area(AF-S) (page 77) in the Shooting menu. button on the viewfinder (page 41). This function is available only when focus while the button is pressed. Press the PUSH AUTO FOCUS button when in Press the ASSIGN 4 button or ASSIGN 10 adjustment is in AF mode or during push auto Focusing occurs within the focus area set manual focus mode to focus automatically button to switch to the focus magnifier screen, focus. using Focus >Focus Area (page 77) in the at high speed. Focusing stops as soon as you with the center magnified by approximately When faces are detected, gray face detection Shooting menu. release the button. three times. Press the button again to increase frames are displayed. The frames change to The focus returns to manual focus when you The focus status is indicated by the focus the magnification to approximately six times. white after auto focus is established. When release the button. indicator. This function is useful for checking the focus. multiple individuals are detected, the main This is useful when you want to move the ˎˎOn: The focus is fixed at the focus position. Press the button again to return to the normal subject is automatically determined. focus slowly from one subject to another ˎˎFlashing: Out of focus. Since focusing is not screen. [Tips] subject during manual focus. automatic, change the composition and You can move the position to be magnified ˎˎ When the focus area is set to Zone or Flexible Spot and face detection frames overlap within the [Tip] focus settings to achieve focus. during focus magnification using the arrow specified focus area, the face detection frames The same operation is supported using an assignable The focus returns to manual focus when you buttons (page 7) or the multi selector change to white, and the camcorder focuses on those button (page 41) assigned with Push AF/Push MF. release the button. (page 9). You can return to the center by faces. [Note] This is useful when you want to quickly focus pressing the SET button (page 7) or multi ˎˎ When push auto focus (AF-S) is used, the face The Push Auto Focus function does not operate if the on a subject before starting to shoot. selector. detection frames for the faces that are in focus lens is set for manual focusing. change to green. [Tips] When push auto focus (AF) is used during ˎˎ The same operation is supported using an assignable focus magnification, focusing occurs within button (page 41) assigned with Push AF/Push MF. the focus area set using Focus >Focus Area Set the face detection AF action using Focus ˎˎ You can also assign Focus Area(AF-S) to an assignable (page 77) in the Shooting menu. >Face Detection AF (page 77) in the button (page 41). If push auto focus (AF-S) is used during Shooting menu. ˎˎ You can display/hide the focus area frame using Display On/Off >Focus Area Ind.(AF-S) (page 92) in focus magnification, the focus adjusts to the the Monitoring menu. magnified display position. Face Only AF: During focus magnification, the focus adjusts to fit ˎˎ [Notes] The camera detects the faces of subjects the magnified display position. ˎˎ The recorded image or SDI/HDMI output image is not (people) and focuses only on their faces. [Notes] magnified when the focus is magnified. While a face is not detected, AF is temporarily ˎˎ The Push Auto Focus function does not operate if the ˎˎ During focus magnification, the STATUS button and stopped (MF), and the Face Only AF mode auto menu buttons are disabled. lens is set for manual focusing. focus paused icon (page 10) is displayed. ˎˎ The focus area frame is not hidden when using the ˎˎ The magnified position returns to the center of the DISPLAY button. screen when the camcorder is turned off. This mode is effective when you want to auto focus on faces only. Face Priority AF: The camera detects the faces of subjects (people) and prioritizes the focusing on the faces. When a face is not detected, focusing is in AF mode (default setting). 35 3. Shooting: Adjusting the Focus Off: In Face Only AF mode: [Notes] The face detection AF function is disabled. If the camera detects the registered face ˎˎ Faces may not be detected depending on the recording environment, condition of the subject, or [Notes] only, the camera focuses on that face. the settings. ˎˎ During push auto focus operation, Face Priority AF is While the registered face is not detected, ˎˎ You may not be able to get the proper effect, or activated even if Face Only AF is currently selected. AF is temporarily stopped (MF), and the objects other than people’s faces may be detected as ˎˎ When the FOCUS switch is set to MAN, face detection Face Only AF mode auto focus paused icon a face, in some recording environments. In this case, set the face detection AF function to Off. AF is disabled (excluding during push auto focus (page 10) is displayed. This mode is operation). ˎˎ Registration of the face of the intended individual for ˎˎ If you turn the camcorder off while Face Only AF is effective when you want to auto focus on the focusing before shooting is recommended. selected, the mode automatically switches to Face registered person only. ˎˎ Face registration may not be successful depending Priority AF when the camcorder is next turned on. on hairstyle, facial decoration, or if not directly facing the camera. In this case, the face detection frame may Setting the registered face become a double frame, but the registered face icon Hiding face detection frames Move the face selection cursor (orange is not displayed and the face is not registered. underline) to the face to register using the ˎˎ If a face has already been registered, clearing the You can show/hide face detection frames arrow buttons (page 7) or multi selector existing face and then registering the new face is using Display On/Off >Face Detection Frame recommended. (page 9), and press the SET button (page 92) in the Monitoring menu. (page 7) or multi selector. [Note] Switching face detection AF operation Green face detection frames are displayed for faces Other face using an assignable button that are in focus using push auto focus (AF-S), and are detection frames Registered face frame not hidden using the DISPLAY button or when Face (gray) (double white frame) Assign Face Detection AF to an assignable Detection Frame is set to Off. button (page 41). You can then switch face detection AF operation in the order Face Focusing on a registered face Priority AF, Face Only AF, and Off each time During face detection AF operation, you you press the button. can register a face for a subject (person) for focusing on that face. Setting using the direct menu Only one face can be registered. Registering a You can also set the face detection AF face overwrites the existing registration. Face selection cursor (orange) operation using the direct menu (page 41). When a face is registered, the face detection frame changes to a double frame (registered Clearing the registered face face frame), and the registered face icon Move the face selection cursor to the (page 10) is displayed. registered face frame using the arrow buttons In face detection AF, the following actions (page 7) or multi selector (page 9), occur depending on the combination and press the SET button (page 7) or multi of registered face and face detection AF selector. operating mode. The registered face is cleared, the face detection frame becomes a single frame, and In Face Priority AF mode: the registered face icon disappears. If the camera detects the registered face, the When faces are detected with the registered camera focuses on that face. If the registered face frame not displayed and the face face is not detected, face detection operation selection cursor (orange) displayed, you can continues. clear the registered face by pressing the SET button or multi selector twice. 36 3. Shooting Adjusting the Brightness Adjusting the iris manually ND ND A PRESET VARIABLE Selecting the Base Sensitivity Adjusting the Gain ND ON B 1 Press and hold the IRIS function button (F) ND AUTO You can select from two types of base In Custom mode, you can adjust the gain to CLEAR to display the direct menu (page 41), C sensitivity on the camcorder. and select Manual. adjust the brightness. D STATUS FOCUS In Custom mode, you can set Base Sensitivity in the Shooting menu to High or Low. In Cine Adjusting the gain automatically - 2 Press the IRIS function button (F) so that E AUTO MAN PUSH AUTO EI mode, you can set Base ISO in the Shooting IRIS menu to ISO 4000 or ISO 800. the iris value is displayed on a white Press and hold the ISO/GAIN function button F You can shoot with good balance, without background. (I) to display the direct menu (page 41), and PUSH AUTO G increased noise, by selecting Low or ISO 800 select Auto. ISO/GAIN WHT BAL SHUTTER in normal lighting conditions or selecting High 3 Turn the multi-function dial to adjust the I [Tip] or ISO 4000 in low lighting conditions. value. ˎˎ You can also perform the same action by setting Auto L B Exposure (page 74) >AGC in the Shooting menu M A [Tip] J H PRESET to On. ˎˎ You can also operate the multi-function dial as You can also assign AGC to an assignable button an IRIS dial (page 41) by assigning the IRIS ˎˎ (page 41). function to the multi-function dial. You can adjust the brightness by adjusting the Adjusting the Iris ˎˎ You can also assign the IRIS function to an iris, gain, shutter speed, and by adjusting the assignable dial (page 41). Adjusting the gain manually light level using ND filters. You can also make You can adjust the iris to adjust the brightness. adjustments automatically. Temporarily adjusting automatically You can control the gain when you want to The target level for automatic brightness adjust the exposure while using a fixed iris adjustment is set using Auto Exposure Adjusting the iris automatically Press the PUSH AUTO IRIS button (E) to setting or when you want to prevent the gain (page 74) >Level in the Shooting menu. automatically adjust the iris temporarily while increasing due to AGC. This function adjusts the brightness according You can also assign Auto Exposure Level to an the button is pressed. to the subject. A lens that supports auto iris is 1 Press and hold the ISO/GAIN function assignable button (page 41). The iris returns to the previous setting when required. button (I) to display the direct menu you release the button. [Note] (page 41), and select Manual. If a lens with Auto Iris switch is attached, The gain cannot be adjusted in Cine EI mode. The 1 [Tip] base sensitivity is fixed. Also, the brightness cannot set the switch to AUTO. You can also assign Push Auto Iris to an assignable be adjusted automatically using the shutter speed. button (page 41). 2 Set the ISO/GAIN switch (J) to H, M, or L. Brightness auto adjustment using the iris and ND filter [Tip] is supported. 2 Press and hold the IRIS function button (F) [Note] to display the direct menu (page 41), When the Auto Iris switch of the lens is set to MANUAL, You can also assign Push AGC to an assignable button, and set AGC to On temporarily by pressing and holding and select Auto. the Auto Iris and Push Auto Iris functions on the camcorder have no effect. Manual iris adjustments on the button. [Tip] the camcorder also have no effect. You can also assign Auto Iris to an assignable Controlling the gain (fine adjustment) button (page 41). [Note] Press the ISO/GAIN function button (I) so The iris cannot be adjusted automatically on an 1 A-mount lens. that the gain value is displayed on a white background. 2 Turn the multi-function dial to adjust the value. 37 3. Shooting: Adjusting the Brightness [Tip] Adjusting the light level manually Change the gain preset value according to the ISO/GAIN 2 Turn the multi-function dial to adjust the Adjusting the Light Level (ND switch (J) setting. value. 1 Press the [+] button of the ND FILTER Filter) [Tip] POSITION up/down buttons (B) to turn ND Controlling the gain temporarily (fine Change the EI preset value according to the ISO/GAIN filter operation on. switch (J) setting. adjustment) In conditions where the lighting is too bright, you can set the appropriate brightness by 2 Press and hold the ND VARIABLE AUTO Turn the assignable dial (page 41) assigned changing the ND filter. button (C) until Manual is selected. with the ISO/Gain/EI function, to adjust the The camcorder features two ND filter modes. gain value set by the ISO/GAIN switch (J). Adjusting the Shutter You can switch between the two modes using 3 Turn the ND VARIABLE dial (D) to adjust This is useful when you want to adjust the the ND PRESET/VARIABLE switch. the transmittance of the filter. exposure by one step without changing the You can adjust the shutter to adjust the depth of field. [Tip] brightness. Adjusting in preset mode You can also assign the ND Filter function to an The adjusted gain value is canceled by assignable dial (page 41). switching the ISO/GAIN switch (J), changing Set the ND PRESET/VARIABLE switch (A) to the base sensitivity, setting AGC to On, or Adjusting the shutter automatically the PRESET position, and set the ND FILTER Temporarily adjusting automatically turning the power off. Press and hold the SHUTTER function button POSITION up/down buttons (B) to one of the following settings. You can assign Push Auto ND to an assignable [Tip] (G) to display the direct menu (page 41) button (page 41), and temporarily set Auto You can also assign this function to the multi-function Clear: No ND filter and select Auto to adjust the shutter speed or ND Filter to On by pressing and holding the dial (page 41). 1: Transmittance set by ND Filter >Preset1 shutter angle automatically in response to the button. Releasing the button sets Auto ND image brightness. (page 73) in the Shooting menu. 2: Transmittance set by ND Filter >Preset2 Filter back to Off. [Tip] (page 73) in the Shooting menu. Press the [+] button of the ND FILTER POSITION You can also perform the same action by setting Auto 3: Transmittance set by ND Filter >Preset3 up/down buttons (B) to turn ND filter Adjusting the Exposure Index Exposure (page 75) >Auto Shutter in the Shooting operation on. menu to On. (page 73) in the Shooting menu. [Note] In Cine EI mode, it is assumed that video Adjusting the shutter manually Adjusting in variable mode When the ND filter is switched to or from CLEAR during output with MLUT set to Off is recorded as the shooting, the ND filter frame is displayed on the image and the operating sound is included in the audio. main signal. By changing the brightness of Set the ND PRESET/VARIABLE switch (A) to the image with MLUT On to match an EI value, 1 Press and hold the SHUTTER function the VARIABLE position. Switch the ND FILTER [Tips] you can check the result of post-production button (G) to display the direct menu POSITION up/down buttons (B) between ˎˎ You can set to CLEAR by turning the ND VARIABLE dial exposure sensitivity adjustment while (page 41), and select Speed or Angle. (D) down from ND1/4. Turning the dial up from CLEAR CLEAR and On. sets ND1/4. You can disable this action using ND Dial shooting. >CLEAR with Dial (page 99) in the Technical menu. You can change the EI value by setting the 2 Press the SHUTTER function button (G) so Adjusting the light level automatically ˎˎ You can also assign ND Filter Position to an assignable button (page 41), and press the button instead of ISO/GAIN switch (J) to H, M, or L. that the shutter value is displayed on a You can set Auto ND Filter to On to enable white background. using the ND FILTER POSITION up//down buttons to [Tip] auto exposure adjustment using the ND filter. change the setting. You can change the EI value of each switch position Preset mode: Clear Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Press the [+] button of the ND FILTER using ISO/Gain/EI >Exposure Index Examples: Press and hold the WHT BAL function button ND ND Press the WB SET button (page 4). PRESET VARIABLE –– When a single color dominates the subject, such as (H) and select one of the following in the 4 ND ON sky, sea, ground, or flowers. ˎˎIf auto white balance is run in memory direct menu. –– When the color temperature is extremely high or mode, the adjustment value is saved in ND AUTO extremely low. Custom mode: 3200K, 4300K, 5600K, CLEAR the memory (A or B) selected in step 1. If the appropriate effect cannot be obtained because 6300K ˎˎIf auto white balance is run in ATW STATUS FOCUS the ATW auto tracking speed is slow or for other Cine EI mode: 3200K, 4300K, 5500K reasons, run auto white balance. mode, the white balance adjustment [Tip] returns to the ATW mode white balance AUTO MAN-PUSH AUTO You can also assign Preset White Select to an assignable IRIS when adjustment ends. button (page 41), and press the button to change the setting. [Note] PUSH AUTO Adjusting the White Balance Custom mode: 3200K 4300K 5600K 6300K If the adjustment is not successful, an error message is ISO/GAIN WHT BAL SHUTTER 3200K… displayed on the screen for about three seconds. If the H Manually Cine EI mode: 3200K 4300K 5500K 3200K… error message persists after repeated attempts to set white balance, contact your Sony service representative. L B M A K H PRESET Changing the color temperature 1 When white balance is set to ATW mode, press and hold the WHT BAL function 1 Press the WHT BAL function button (H) so You can select the adjustment mode to suit button (H) to display the direct menu that the color temperature value is the shooting conditions. (page 41), and select Manual. displayed on a white background. 2 Select B, A, or PRESET using the WHT BAL 2 Turn the multi-function dial to adjust the switch (K). value. ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) B: Memory B mode [Tips] A: Memory A mode ˎˎ In preset mode, you can set the value in 100K units. This function adjusts the white balance PRESET: Preset mode ˎˎ In memory mode, you can set the value in 20K units. You can also adjust the tint value using White automatically to an appropriate level. [Tip] (page 76) >Tint in the Shooting menu. The white balance is automatically adjusted ATW can be enabled for memory B by setting White when the color temperature of the light source Setting >White Switch (page 76) in the Shooting changes. menu to ATW. Running auto white balance Press and hold the WHT BAL function button The white balance to save in memory A/ (H) to display the direct menu (page 41) Memory A/Memory B mode memory B mode is configured automatically. and select ATW. This mode adjusts the white balance to the You can select the speed of adjustment setting saved in memory A or B, respectively. 1 Select memory A mode or memory B (five steps) using White Setting >ATW Speed mode. (page 76) in the Shooting menu. Preset mode [Tip] This mode adjusts the color temperature to a 2 Place white paper (or other object) in a You can freeze the current white balance setting by preset value (factory default is 3200K). location with the same lighting source assigning the ATW Hold function to an assignable and conditions as the subject, then zoom button (page 41), and pressing the assignable button to temporarily pause ATW mode. Changing the default preset value in on the paper to show white on the screen. [Notes] In preset mode, you can change an existing ˎˎ ATW cannot be used in Cine EI mode. preset value directly. ˎˎ It may not be possible to adjust to the appropriate 3 Adjust the brightness. color using ATW, depending on the lighting and Adjust the iris using the procedure in subject conditions. “Adjusting the iris manually” (page 36). 39 3. Shooting Setting the Audio to Record You can specify the audio to be recorded ˎˎSelecting MIC+48V and connecting using the input connectors, switches, and dials Selecting the Audio Input Device a microphone that is not compatible Adjusting the Audio Recording of the camcorder. with a +48V source may damage the Level Manually connected device. Check the setting External audio input connectors and 1 Select the audio input connector. before connecting the device. For CH1/CH2, select the audio input using selector switches ˎˎIf noise is a concern on connectors Use the following procedure to adjust the the CH1 INPUT select switch or CH2 INPUT with no device connected, set the audio recording level for CH1/CH2. select switch. INPUT1 connector (page 8) corresponding INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/ Set to EXT to use the INPUT1 connector or 1 Set the CH1/CH2 (AUTO/MAN) switches for INPUT2 connector (page 8) MIC/MIC+48V) switches to LINE. INPUT2 connector. the channels to adjust manually to MAN. Multi-interface shoe (page 4) If using a shoe microphone, XLR adaptor, CH1 INPUT select switch (page 7) or UWP (UHF wireless microphone) 2 During shooting or standby, turn the CH2 INPUT select switch (page 7) device, specify MI SHOE in the same way. AUDIO LEVEL (CH1)/(CH2) dials of the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch For details about the XLR adaptor, see Adjusting the Audio Recording corresponding channels to adjust the (page 4) “Adding Audio Input Connectors” audio level. INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch Level Automatically (page 40). ˎˎFor CH3/CH4, set Audio Input >CH3 Level (page 4) For CH3/CH4, select the audio input using Control and CH4 Level Control in the Audio Input >CH3 Input Select Set the CH1/CH2 (AUTO/MAN) switches for the Audio menu to Manual, and then set the Switches for setting the audio level (page 95) and CH4 Input Select channels to adjust automatically to AUTO. audio recording level using the AUDIO (page 95) in the Audio menu. For CH3/CH4, set Audio Input >CH3 Level LEVEL(CH3)/(CH4) dials. CH1 (AUTO/MAN) switch (page 7) Control and CH4 Level Control in the Audio ˎˎYou can adjust the levels for CH1 to CH2 (AUTO/MAN) switch (page 7) [Tip] menu to Auto (page 95). CH4 as a group. You can adjust the AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (page 7) For CH2, you can also select INPUT1 using Audio Input >CH2 EXT Input Select (page 95) in the recording level using an assignable dial AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (page 7) Audio menu. (page 41) assigned with the Audio AUDIO LEVEL (CH3) dial (page 7) Input Level function, or using Audio AUDIO LEVEL (CH4) dial (page 7) [Note] The camcorder has a built-in narration microphone Input >Audio Input Level in the Audio for recording ambient sound. It can be used for menu. syncing the timing with other equipment. In such cases, specify INT or Internal MIC. [Tip] The Audio Status screen is convenient for checking the audio input level (page 13). 2 Select the input audio source. Set the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/ [Notes] ˎˎ The Audio Input Level settings may be disabled, MIC+48V) switches to the devices depending on the combination of settings in connected to the INPUT1/INPUT2 the Audio menu. For details, see the diagram on connectors, respectively. page 131. ˎˎ If either the CH1 INPUT select switch or CH2 INPUT Connected device Switch position select switch is set to INT, CH2 is switched to External audio source (e.g. LINE automatic/manual in conjunction with the CH1 mixer) (AUTO/MAN) switch. Also, the CH2 audio recording level is set in conjunction with the AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) Dynamic microphone, MIC dial. battery-operated ˎˎ The camcorder supports combinations of various microphone settings. For details, see the diagram on page 131. +48 V phantom power MIC+48V feed microphone 40 3. Shooting: Setting the Audio to Record Adding Audio Input Connectors You can connect up to four channels of XLR audio devices to the camcorder at the same time by using an XLR-K2M XLR adaptor (not supplied) or XLR-K3M XLR adaptor (not supplied). Attach the XLR adaptor to the multi-interface shoe, and set Audio Input >CH3 Input Select to Shoe CH1 and CH4 Input Select to Shoe CH2 in the Audio menu. Camcorder functions that overlap will be disabled for channels on which the XLR adaptor is selected as the input. Use the switches and dials on the XLR adaptor to perform adjustments. [Notes] ˎˎ The camcorder does not support the digital audio interface of the XLR-K3M. ˎˎ If Audio Input >CH3 Level and CH4 Level in the Audio menu are set to Audio Input Level, then Audio Input Level on the camcorder will be set to match the level adjusted on the XLR adaptor. Audio Input Level is also enabled when the XLR adaptor switch is set to AUTO. When “Through” is specified, audio will be recorded at the level adjusted with the XLR adaptor (page 132). ˎˎ To attach an XLR-K2M XLR adaptor (not supplied) or XLR-K3M XLR adaptor (not supplied) to the camcorder, remove the microphone holder from the camcorder. 41 3. Shooting Useful Functions Press the assignable button assigned with Button 10 Focus Magnifier x3/x6 ˎˎDisplay Direct Menu Operation Direct Menu again or wait 3 seconds Focus Hold button Focus Hold ˎˎLens Info without performing any action to exit the ˎˎVideo Signal Monitor You can check the status and settings of the direct menu. Assignable functions ˎˎMarker camcorder displayed on the viewfinder screen, [Tips] ˎˎOff ˎˎVF Adjust and directly select and change the settings. ˎˎ Direct settings can also be configured by pressing ˎˎBase ISO/Sensitivity ˎˎVF Mode The following items can be configured. and holding each of the function buttons ˎˎAGC ˎˎGamma Display Assist (page 6). ˎˎFace Detection AF ˎˎPush AGC ˎˎPeaking ˎˎ When items are displayed on a white Zebra ˎˎSteady Shot background, the multi-function dial can be used ˎˎND Filter Position ˎˎ ˎˎWhite Mode like an assignable dial. ˎˎAuto ND Filter ˎˎThumbnail ˎˎColor Temp ˎˎ The multi selector (page 9) can also be used ˎˎPush Auto ND ˎˎHandle Zoom for selection operations. ˎˎScene File ˎˎAuto Iris ˎˎNFC ˎˎND Filter Position / Auto ND Filter ˎˎPush Auto Iris ˎˎNetwork Client Mode ˎˎND Filter Value ˎˎAuto Shutter ˎˎAuto Upload (Proxy) ˎˎAuto Iris ˎˎAuto Exposure Level ˎˎDirect Menu ˎˎIris Value Assignable Buttons/Dials ˎˎBacklight ˎˎUser Menu ˎˎAGC ˎˎSpotlight ˎˎMenu Gain Value Preset White Select ˎˎ There are ten assignable buttons (page 6, ˎˎ ISO Value ATW Changing the dial function ˎˎ 9) on the camcorder to which you can ˎˎ ˎˎEI Gain Value ˎˎATW Hold assign functions. You can change the function of the multi- ˎˎAuto Shutter ˎˎFocus Setting You can also assign functions to the function dial on the camcorder and the ˎˎShutter Value ˎˎFocus Area assignable dial (page 9) on the grip assignable dial on the grip remote control. ˎˎAuto Exposure Mode ˎˎFocus Area(AF-S) remote control and to the multi-function dial For the multi-function dial, set using Multi ˎˎAuto Exposure Level ˎˎFace Detection AF on the camcorder. Function Dial (page 84) >Default Function in ˎˎS&Q Motion Frame Rate ˎˎPush AF Mode the Project menu. ˎˎPush AF/Push MF 1 Press the multi-function dial, or an Changing the button function Off is assigned by factory default. ˎˎFocus Hold assignable button assigned with the ˎˎFocus Magnifier x3/x6 Direct Menu function. Use Assignable Button (page 82) in the ˎˎFocus Magnifier x3 Functions assignable to the multi-function Only the items on the screen that can be Project menu. ˎˎFocus Magnifier x6 configured using the direct menu are You can view the assigned functions on the dial ˎˎS&Q Motion Off selectable using the orange cursor. Assignable Button Status screen (page 14). ˎˎ ˎˎSteadyShot ˎˎIRIS ˎˎRec ˎˎISO/Gain/EI Turn the multi-function dial to move the Functions assigned to each assignable button 2 ˎˎPicture Cache Rec ˎˎAudio Input Level cursor to the menu item to operate, then by factory default ˎˎRec Review press the multi-function dial. Button 1 S&Q Motion [Note] ˎˎLast Clip Del. The setting is disabled while the menu is displayed. A menu is displayed or the item is Button 2 Off ˎˎShot Mark1 displayed on a white background. Button 3 Off ˎˎShot Mark2 For the assignable dial, set using Assignable Button 4 Focus Magnifier x3/x6 ˎˎClip Flag OK Dial (page 84) in the Project menu. Button 5 Direct Menu 3 Turn the multi-function dial to select a ˎˎClip Flag NG IRIS is assigned by factory default. setting, then press the multi-function dial. Button 6 Off ˎˎClip Flag Keep The menu or white background Button 7 Off ˎˎColor Bars disappears and the new setting is Button 8 Off ˎˎTally [Front] displayed with an orange cursor. Button 9 Off ˎˎDURATION/TC/U-BIT 42 3. Shooting: Useful Functions Functions assignable to the assignable dial Slow & Quick Motion Recording Video Intermittently ˎˎOff ˎˎISO/Gain/EI (Interval Rec) ˎˎND Filter When the recording format (page 80) is set to the following values, you can specify different ˎˎIRIS values for the shooting frame rate and playback frame rate. ˎˎAudio Input Level The camcorder’s Interval Rec function allows Recording format Frame rate you to capture time-lapse video to the System frequency Imager scan mode Codec Video format You can view the assigned functions on the camcorder’s internal memory. This function Assignable Button Status screen (page 14). 59.94/50 S35 4K XAVC-I 3840×2160P 1–60 is an effective way to shoot slow-moving 1920×1080P 1–60 subjects. XAVC-L 3840×2160P 1–60 When you start recording, the camcorder automatically records a specified number of 1920×1080P 1–60 frames at a specified interval time. FF 2K XAVC-I 1920×1080P 1–60, 100, 120 Shooting interval (Interval Time) XAVC-L 1920×1080P 1–60, 100, 120 S35 2K XAVC-I 1920×1080P 1–60, 100, 120 XAVC-L 1920×1080P 1–60, 100, 120 29.97/25/23.98 FF 6K XAVC-I 3840×2160P 1–30 1920×1080P 1–30 XAVC-L 3840×2160P 1–30 1920×1080P 1–30 S35 4K XAVC-I 3840×2160P 1–60 1920×1080P 1–60 XAVC-L 3840×2160P 1–60 1920×1080P 1–60 FF 2K XAVC-I 1920×1080P 1–60, 100, 120 XAVC-L 1920×1080P 1–60, 100, 120 Number of frames in one take S35 2K XAVC-I 1920×1080P 1–60, 100, 120 (Number of Frames) XAVC-L 1920×1080P 1–60, 100, 120 When Interval Rec is enabled, the HVL-LBPC (option) video light automatically turns on You can turn Slow & Quick Motion mode before recording starts, which allows you to on/off by pressing an assignable button record pictures under stable light and color (page 41) assigned with the S&Q Motion temperature conditions (pre-lighting function). function. You can set the frame rate for shooting by [Notes] pressing and holding the button. ˎˎ Only one special recording function, such as Interval Rec recording, can be used at any one time. [Notes] ˎˎ If another special recording mode is enabled while ˎˎ Slow & Quick Motion cannot be set during recording, Interval Rec is in use, Interval Rec is automatically playback, or while the thumbnail screen is displayed. released. ˎˎ Audio recording is not supported in Slow & Quick ˎˎ Interval Rec mode is automatically released after Motion mode. changing system settings, such as the video format. ˎˎ The auto focus function, auto iris function, and auto ˎˎ Interval Rec settings cannot be changed during shutter function are disabled in Slow & Quick Motion recording or playback, or when the thumbnail screen mode. is displayed. 43 3. Shooting: Useful Functions To set Interval Rec To exit Interval Rec mode Recording Cached Pictures (Picture Codec Video System Cache format frequency time Set Interval Rec (page 81) >Setting in Do one of the following. Cache Rec) [sec.] the Project menu to On, and set Number of ˎˎSet the POWER switch to Off. XAVC-I 1920×1080i 59.94 0–4/ Frames and Interval Time. ˎˎIn recording standby mode, set Interval Rec 4–8/ If using the HVL-LBPC video light (option), >Setting in the Project menu to Off. The Picture Cache Rec function allows you 8–12/ set the time interval for turning on the video Also, Interval Rec mode is automatically to capture video retroactively when you 12–16/ light before recording starts using Interval Rec released when the camcorder is restarted. start recording and then record it to XQD 16–20 sec memory cards by maintaining an internal >Pre-Lighting in the Project menu, as required. 1920×1080i 50 0–4/ cache memory of a specified duration when [Notes] Limitations during recording 4–8/ shooting. The picture cache recording time is ˎˎ If you want to turn the video light on before the start 8–12/ of recording, set the video light switch to AUTO. The ˎˎAudio is not recorded. set using Picture Cache Rec >Cache Rec Time 12–16/ video light turns on and off automatically according ˎˎReviewing the recording (Rec Review) is not (page 82) in the Project menu. 16–20/ to the setting of Video Light Set (page 100) in the possible. 20–24 sec Technical menu. Genlock is not applied. ˎˎ If you turn the video light switch on, the video ˎˎ Supported recording formats XAVC-L 3840×2160P 59.94 0–4/ light is always lit (video light does not turn on/off 50 4–8/ automatically). If the camcorder is turned off during Codec Video System Cache 8–12/ If the video light is configured so that it will turn off ˎˎ format frequency time 12–16 sec for a duration of 5 seconds or less, the video light recording does not turn off. [sec.] 29.97 0–4/ ˎˎIf the POWER switch on the camcorder is set XAVC-I 3840×2160P 59.94 0–4 sec 25 4–8/ 8–12/ The camcorder exits Interval Rec mode when to the Off position, the media is accessed for 50 23.98 12–16/ it is powered off, but the Number of Frames, several seconds to record the images stored 29.97 Interval Time, and Pre-lighting settings are in memory up till that moment, and then 16–20/ 25 0–4/ 20–24/ maintained. You do not need to set them the power turns off automatically. 23.98 4–8 sec 24–28 sec again the next time you shoot in Interval Rec ˎˎIf power is lost because the battery mode. was removed, the DC power cord was 1920×1080P 59.94 0–4/ 1920×1080P 59.94 0–4/ disconnected, or the power was turned off 50 4–8 sec 50 50 4–8/ 8–12/ from the AC adaptor, then the video and 29.97 0–4/ 29.97 To shoot using Interval Rec 12–16/ audio data shot up to that point may be 25 4–8/ 25 16–20/ Press the record button to start recording. lost (maximum 10 seconds). Care should be 8–12/ 23.98 20–24/ “Int Rec” and “Int Stby” appear alternately exercised when exchanging the battery. 12–16/ 24–28 sec in the viewfinder. 16–20/ If you are using the pre-lighting function, the 20–24 sec 1920×1080P 59.94 0–4/ 35 4–8/ video light turns on before recording starts. 23.98 0–4/ 50 8–12/ 4–8/ 29.97 12–16/ 8–12/ 25 To stop shooting 16–20/ 12–16/ 23.98 20–24/ Stop the recording. 16–20/ 24–28 sec When shooting ends, the video data stored 20–24/ in memory up to that point is written to the 24–28 sec media. 44 3. Shooting: Useful Functions Codec Video System Cache Configuring before shooting Recording to Memory Cards A and Changing the Settings of the format frequency time [sec.] Configure Picture Cache Rec (page 82) in B Simultaneously (2-slot Simul Record START/STOP Buttons on XAVC-L 1920×1080i 59.94 0–4/ the Project menu before shooting. You can also assign the Picture Cache Rec 50 50 4–8/ Rec) the Camcorder and Handle 8–12/ function to an assignable button (page 41) and switch Picture Cache Rec >Setting 12–16/ You can record to both memory card A and When simultaneous recording (Simul Rec) is 16–20/ between On and Off using the button. memory card B simultaneously by setting enabled, you can start/stop recording to each 20–24/ When configured, the “” ( is green) Simul Rec >Setting in the Project menu to On. memory card independently using the record 24–28 sec indicator appears in the viewfinder. START/STOP buttons on the camcorder and 1920×1080i 59.94 0–4/ [Note] Simultaneous recording is not supported in Slow & the handle. 35 4–8/ 50 Starting picture cache recording Quick Motion mode (page 77) or Picture Cache By factory default, both buttons are set to 8–12/ Rec mode (page 82). Also, simultaneous recording start/stop simultaneous recording to both 12–16/ When you press the record button, recording is not supported for the following recording formats memory cards A and B. 16–20/ starts and video is written to XQD memory (page 80). “Rec Button [SlotA SlotB] Handle Rec Button 20–24/ cards starting from the video stored in the ˎˎ [SlotA SlotB]” 24–28 sec cache memory. XAVC-I When the buttons are set to control recording 1920×1080i 59.94 0–4/ 3840×2160 59.94P, 3840×2160 50P, for different memory cards, SDI/HDMI Rec 25 4–8/ To cancel Picture Cache Rec 50 3840×2160 29.97P, 3840×2160 25P, Control follows the recording state of slot A. 8–12/ 3840×2160 23.98P 12–16/ Set Picture Cache Rec >Setting in the Project 16–20/ menu to Off, or press an assignable button To change the setting XAVC-L 20–24/ assigned with the Picture Cache Rec function. 24–28 sec 3840×2160 59.94P, 3840×2160 50P, Select Simul Rec >Rec Button Set in the Project [Notes] 3840×2160 29.97P, 3840×2160 25P, menu. MPEG 1920×1080i 59.94 0–4/ ˎˎ Changing the recording format clears the video in 3840×2160 23.98P HD422 50 50 4–8/ cache memory stored up to that point, and starts Rec Button Set Buttons and memory 8–12/ caching new video. Consequently, picture cache cards 29.97 recording of pictures before changing format is not 12–16/ “Rec Button [SlotA Starts/stops 25 possible, even if you start recording immediately after 16–20/ changing format. SlotB] Handle Rec simultaneously 23.98 20–24/ ˎˎ If Picture Cache Rec is set to On or Off immediately Button [SlotA SlotB]” recording to memory 24–28 sec after inserting an XQD memory card, cache data may cards A and B using not be recorded on the card. either button. Video is stored in cache memory when the Picture [Notes] ˎˎ Cache Rec function is set to On. Video prior to the “Rec Button [SlotA] The record START/STOP ˎˎ Picture Cache Rec cannot be set to On at the same function being set to On is not cached. Handle Rec Button button starts/stops time as Interval Rec or Slow & Quick Motion. When Video is not stored in cache memory while an XQD [SlotB]” recording to memory Picture Cache Rec is set to On, these other recording ˎˎ memory card is being accessed, such as during modes are forcibly set to Off. card A, and the record playback, Rec Review, or thumbnail screen display. ˎˎ Picture Cache Rec mode cannot be selected while START/STOP button on Picture cache recording of video during that interval recording or Rec Review is in progress. the handle starts/stops is not possible. ˎˎ When Picture Cache Rec is set to On, the timecode is recording to memory recorded in Free Run mode regardless of the setting card B. in the TC/Media menu (page 90). ˎˎ The Output Format setting may not be configurable in Picture Cache Rec mode. If this occurs, temporarily set Picture Cache Rec to Off, and then change the setting. 45 3. Shooting: Useful Functions Rec Button Set Buttons and memory [Tips] Video Signal Monitor Obtaining Location Information GPS is set to On by factory default. Location and cards ˎˎ time information of video shot when positioning is “Rec Button [SlotB] The record START/STOP (GPS) enabled is recorded by the camcorder. Handle Rec Button button starts/stops You can set the type of video signal to display ˎˎ If a positioning icon is not displayed after several [SlotA]” recording to memory on the viewfinder screen to waveform, minutes, there may be a problem with signal card B, and the record vectorscope, or histogram using Display On/ When GPS in the Technical menu is set to reception. Start shooting without location information, or move to an area with a clear view of the sky. START/STOP button on Off >Video Signal Monitor (page 93) in the On, is displayed when the camcorder is seeking GPS satellites. When positioning is Shooting when a positioning icon is not displayed the handle starts/stops Monitoring menu. means that location information will not be recorded. recording to memory established, location information is recorded ˎˎ The GPS signal may not be received when indoors or card A. when shooting video. near tall structures. Move to a location with a clear Monitoring target display view of the sky. [Notes] ˎˎ The recording of location information may be The GPS setting in the Technical menu cannot be set In Cine EI mode, the color space setting ˎˎ interrupted, depending on the strength of the to On when the handle is not attached, as the GPS (page 24) or monitor LUT setting received signal, even if a positioning icon is displayed. receiver is built into the handle. (page 78) information is displayed at ˎˎ The icon displayed varies, depending on the signal 4K & HD (Sub) Recording the top right of the video signal monitor to reception from the GPS satellites. indicate the target of monitoring. ˎˎ While using the GPS function, gripping the handle may affect the positioning accuracy. You can simultaneously record a 4K (QFHD) video as a main clip and an MPEG HD422 Positioning Display GPS reception state video as a sub-clip, which can be used for status editing, to a single XQD memory card. Off No GPS is set to Off or an The following XQD memory card recording display error occurred. formats can be used for 4K & HD (Sub) Positioning Location information recording. not could not be obtained The sub-clip recording format varies, available because GPS signal depending on the system frequency of the could not be received. main clip. Move to a location with a clear view of the sky. Main clip System Sub-clip Searching Searching for GPS recording frequency recording for satellites. Several format format satellites minutes may be required XAVC-I 29.97/25/ MPEG HD422 to acquire satellites. 3840×2160P 23.98 1920×1080P Positioning A weak GPS signal is XAVC-L 59.94/50 MPEG HD422 being received. 3840×2160P 1920×1080i A GPS signal is being received. Location [Tip] information can be Sub-clips can be copied to other media as main clips acquired. using Copy Sub Clip (page 97) in the Thumbnail menu. A strong GPS signal is being received. Location information can be acquired. 46 3. Shooting: Useful Functions information that it contains, such as file 2011-09-28T10:30:00+09:00" Planning Metadata sp Defining shot mark names in planning names, date and time of creation, and titles. version="1.00"> metadata Select Planning Metadata (page 85) [Note] When you create a file, enter each statement as a single line by breaking a line with a carriage return only after the last character of the line, and do not enter spaces except where specified with “sp” outside the shot mark name strings. 48 3. Shooting Proxy Recording You can record proxy data to an SD card at the same time as recording to an XQD memory Recording a Proxy About the Recorded File card. For details about supported SD cards, formatting SD cards, Press the record button to start the recording The file name extension is “.mp4”. and checking the remaining capacity, see “Using a UTILITY after completing the required setting for The timecode is also recorded simultaneously. SD/MS Card” (page 28). shooting. [Notes] ˎˎ If the camcorder is turned off or the SD card is removed while the SD card is being accessed, the Storage Destination of the Configuring Before Shooting integrity of data on the card cannot be guaranteed. All data recorded on the card may be discarded. Recorded File Always make sure the access indicator is off before turning off the camcorder or removing the SD card. 1 Set Proxy Rec >Setting in the Project menu ˎˎ Take caution to prevent the SD card from flying out The recorded file is stored in the “/PRIVATE/ when inserting/ejecting the card. to On. PXROOT/Clip” directory. To exit, stop the recording. 2 Insert the SD card into the UTILITY SD/MS When the recording on an XQD memory card slot (page 8) with the label facing card is stopped, proxy data recording is also right. stopped. About the File Name [Note] Proxy Rec cannot be set to On at the same time as S&Q Motion, Interval Rec, Picture Cache Rec, 2-slot Simul Rec, The file name consists of the clip name or 4K & HD (Sub) Rec. When Proxy Rec is set to On, these recorded on the XQD memory card and a other recording modes are forcibly set to Off. Changing Proxy Recording consecutive number suffix. In 2-slot Simul Rec mode, the clip name of slot Settings A has precedence. The consecutive number is maintained even if the camcorder is turned off. The consecutive Setting the picture size number returns to 0001 by executing All Reset. For details about clip names, see Clip Name Select Proxy Rec >Proxy Format (page 81) in Format (page 90) in the TC/Media menu. the Project menu, and set the picture size. Setting the audio channel Select Proxy Rec >Audio Channel (page 81) in the Project menu, and set the audio channel for proxy data recording. 49 4. Network Functions Connecting to Other Devices via LAN The camcorder can connect to smartphones, Streaming high quality video using Sony Connecting using Wireless LAN select Wireless LAN >NFC in the Network tablets, and other devices via LAN connection. QoS technology (page 56) menu to activate NFC connection mode. Making a LAN connection between a device Access Point Mode The NFC function is available only while and the camcorder enables the following appears on the screen. You can stream high quality video using a using the web remote control (page 58) or Sony Network RX Station (sold separately) “Content Browser Mobile” application. The camcorder works as an access point, and or XDCAM air* Connection Control Manager 4 Touch the camcorder using the device. Planning metadata (page 46) connects to a device via a wireless LAN. ˎˎ (CCM) connected with the camcorder in The device connects to the camcorder Send and receive planning metadata using a network client mode. Smartphone/ Computer and “Content Browser Mobile” starts. device and camcorder. * XDCAM air is a cloud service that is provided by Sony. tablet You can send planning metadata created To use this service, registration is required. beforehand to the camcorder to specify clip XDCAM air is not provided in some regions. For details names. on areas where the service is provided, refer to the following site. ˎˎRemote operation via LAN https://www.xdcam-air.com You can control the camcorder from a In addition, refer to the following sites for the privacy smartphone, tablet, or computer that is policy of XDCAM air. connected to the camcorder via a LAN. –– Terms of service File transfer via LAN https://www.xdcam-air.com/site/tos_eu.html ˎˎ –– Privacy policy of XDCAM air You can transfer a proxy file (low resolution) https://sony-imaging-productssolutions.co.jp/pp/ that is recorded on an SD card in the sips/en/index.html camcorder or original file (high resolution) –– Privacy policy of professional ID [Notes] that is recorded by the camcorder to the https://www.pro-id.sony.net/#/privacyPolicy For more details, contact a Sony professional sales ˎˎ Disable sleep mode and screen lock beforehand. server via a LAN. representative. ˎˎ Touch and hold the device still until the “Content ˎˎVideo monitoring via LAN Browser Mobile” application launches (1 to 2 You can create a stream (H.264) from the seconds). camera or playback video of the camcorder, Connecting to an NFC-compatible device Connecting to a WPS-compatible device and monitor the video using the “Content with one-touch operation Browser Mobile” application from a device Setting the User Name and Devices that support WPS can be connected via a LAN. Devices that support NFC can be connected Password using WPS. (one-touch connection) using NFC. “Content Browser Mobile” application 1 Select Wireless LAN >Setting >Access Open [Settings] on the device, select Set the user name and password of the 1 Point Mode in the Network menu. You can operate the camcorder remotely on camcorder in order to use the network [More], and place a check mark in the NFC the device screen while monitoring the video function. checkbox. 2 Select Wireless LAN >WPS >Execute in the from the camcorder, and configure settings 1 Set Access Authentication >User Name Network menu. of the camcorder, using the “Content Browser (page 102) in the Network menu. Mobile” application. 3 Open the device Network settings or Wi-Fi For details about the “Content Browser Mobile” application, Set Access Authentication >Password settings on the device, and turn Wi-Fi on. contact your Sony sales or service representative. 2 (page 102) in the Network menu. 2 Turn the camcorder on. 4 Select the camcorder SSID from the SSID list in Wi-Fi Network on the device, then select WPS Push Button in Option on the 3 Activate the NFC function. device to connect. Press and hold (for 3 seconds) an assignable button assigned with NFC or 50 4. Network Functions: Connecting to Other Devices via LAN [Notes] Turn the access point on. Connecting using the network auto detection ˎˎ The operation method differs depending on the Connecting using Wireless LAN 1 device. function For the SSID and password of the camcorder, Station Mode ˎˎ Turn the camcorder on. Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Connecting to an check AP Mode Settings >Camera SSID & 2 1 Password (page 102) in the Network menu. access point using WPS” (page 50). The camcorder connects to an existing access 3 Select Wireless LAN >Setting > Station point of the wireless LAN as a client. The 5 Display the web remote control Mode in the Network menu. 2 Select ST Mode Settings >Scan Networks camcorder and device connect via the access (page 58). Or connect using the (page 103) >Execute in the Network point. Content Browser Mobile application. 4 Select Wireless LAN >WPS >Execute in the menu. The 10 most recently connected access points Network menu. The camcorder starts detection of Connecting by inputting an SSID and are displayed in the history. connection destinations. The connection history is saved in an ALL Possible destinations that are found are Press the WPS button of the access point. password on a device file, but the access passwords are not saved. 5 displayed in a list. Password entry is required the next time you For details about the operation of the You can connect the camcorder to a device by connect after loading the ALL file. WPS button, refer to the operating entering the SSID and password on a device. instructions of the access point. 3 Select a destination from the list. Smartphone/ Computer When the connection is successful, the The network (access point) details screen Select Wireless LAN >Setting >Access tablet 1 network status indicator icon will show a appears. The selected connection is Point Mode in the Network menu. strength of 1 or higher on the viewfinder displayed in SSID. screen. 2 Open the device Network settings or Wi-Fi [Note] 4 Select Password, and set the password on settings on the device, and turn Wi-Fi on. If the connection fails, perform steps from step 1 the password input screen. again. Selecting an SSID in the connection 3 Connect the device to the camcorder by history automatically configures settings, selecting the camcorder SSID from the 6 Connect the device to the access point. including the password. SSID list in Wi-Fi Network and entering the Access For details about connecting, refer to the Set the password to return to the network password. point operating instructions of the device. (access point) details screen. For the SSID and password of the camcorder, check AP Mode Settings Display the web remote control 5 Configure the following connection >Camera SSID & Password (page 102) in 7 (page 58). Or connect using the settings. the Network menu. Content Browser Mobile application. ˎˎDHCP [Note] Set the DHCP setting. The operation method differs depending on the Connecting to an access point using When you set to On, the IP address is device. assigned to the camcorder automatically. auto network detection or manually To assign the IP address to the Display the web remote control camcorder manually, set to Off. 4 You can configure connection to a desired (page 58). Or connect using the IP Address access point from the setup menu. ˎˎ Content Browser Mobile application. Enter the IP address of the unit. You can configure connection to a desired This setting is available only when DHCP Connecting to an access point using access point using the auto network detection is set to Off. WPS function. ˎˎSubnet Mask If the access point is compatible with the WPS Enter the subnet mask of the unit. function, you can connect to the access point This setting is available only when DHCP with simple settings. is set to Off. 51 4. Network Functions: Connecting to Other Devices via LAN Gateway Password ˎˎ ˎˎ Configure connection settings using Enter the gateway for the access point. Enter the password for the connection Connecting to a Device using a 4 Wired LAN >Detail Settings (page 104) in This setting is available only when DHCP access point. LAN Cable the Network menu. is set to Off. ˎˎDHCP ˎˎDHCP DNS Auto Set the DHCP setting. ˎˎ Set the DHCP setting. Sets whether to acquire DNS When you set to On, the IP address is You can connect with a device by connecting When you set to On, the IP address is automatically. assigned to the camcorder automatically. the wired LAN connector of the XDCA-FX9 assigned to the camcorder automatically. When set to On, the DNS server address To assign the IP address to the (page 23) attached to the camcorder to a To assign the IP address to the is automatically acquired. This setting is camcorder manually, set to Off. LAN switch using a LAN cable. camcorder manually, set to Off. available only when DHCP is set to On. ˎˎIP Address Computer ˎˎIP Address Primary DNS Server Enter the IP address of the unit. ˎˎ Enter the IP address of the unit. Enter the primary DNS server for the This setting is available only when DHCP This setting is available only when DHCP access point. is set to Off. is set to Off. This setting is available only when DNS ˎˎSubnet Mask ˎˎSubnet Mask Auto is set to Off. Enter the subnet mask of the unit. Enter the subnet mask of the unit. Secondary DNS Server This setting is available only when DHCP ˎˎ This setting is available only when DHCP Enter the secondary DNS server for the is set to Off. is set to Off. access point. ˎˎGateway ˎˎGateway This setting is available only when DNS Enter the address of the gateway. Enter the address of the gateway. Auto is set to Off. This setting is available only when DHCP LAN switch This setting is available only when DHCP is set to Off. is set to Off. ˎˎDNS Auto 6 When finished, select Connect to connect ˎˎDNS Auto Sets whether to acquire DNS to the access point. Sets whether to acquire DNS automatically. automatically. When set to On, the DNS server address Connecting manually When set to On, the DNS server address is automatically acquired. This setting is is automatically acquired. This setting is Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Connecting to an available only when DHCP is set to On. 1 available only when DHCP is set to On. access point using WPS” (page 50). ˎˎPrimary DNS Server ˎˎPrimary DNS Server Enter the address of the primary DNS Enter the address of the primary DNS server. 2 Select ST Mode Settings >Manual Register server. This setting is available only when DNS (page 103) >Execute in the Network This setting is available only when DNS Auto is set to Off. menu. LAN cable connections and wired LAN Auto is set to Off. ˎˎSecondary DNS Server Momentarily, the network (access point) ˎˎSecondary DNS Server Enter the address of the secondary DNS settings details screen appears. Enter the address of the secondary DNS server. server. This setting is available only when DNS Connect the wired LAN connector of the Configure the following connection 1 This setting is available only when DNS 3 Auto is set to Off. XDCA-FX9 to a LAN switch using a LAN settings. Auto is set to Off. cable. ˎˎSSID When finished, select Connect to connect Enter the SSID for the connection access 4 When finished, select Set to apply the to the access point. 5 point. 2 Turn the camcorder on. settings. ˎˎSecurity [Note] Select the encryption method. 3 Set Wired LAN >Setting (page 104) in the Always select Set after changing the connection Network menu to On. settings. The settings are not applied if Set is not selected. 52 4. Network Functions Connecting to the Internet You can connect the camcorder to the Internet [Note] using a modem, wired LAN, or wireless LAN. It may take some time (about 1 minute) to connect Connecting using Wireless LAN to a 3G/4G network. Wait until the network status indicator (page 10) modem icon shows a Station Mode Smartphone/ strength of 1 or higher on the viewfinder screen. tablet Connecting using a Modem You can connect the camcorder to the Internet Internet in Wi-Fi station mode via an optional wireless LAN router or by tethering to a device. You can connect the camcorder to the Internet via a 3G/4G network by attaching an XDCA- Smartphone/ Computer FX9 (page 23) to the camcorder and an tablet optional modem to the XDCA-FX9. Attaching and using more than one modem at the same time enables high-quality streaming in network client mode, using two lines for higher quality streaming and device Connect to the wireless LAN router or device redundancy. as described in “Connecting using Wireless For details about compatible modems, LAN Station Mode” (page 50). contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service Wireless LAN router representative. [Note] A modem cannot be used at the same time as a wired LAN. Internet Attaching an XDCA-FX9 to the unit Attach a modem that supports the USB standard to the USB 2.0 (HOST) connector of the XDCA-FX9. Two modems can be used simultaneously by connecting modems to both connectors. [Note] Attach/remove the modem while the camcorder is turned off. Connecting to a network 1 Turn the camcorder on. 2 Set Modem >Setting in the Network menu to On. 53 4. Network Functions: Connecting to the Internet Connecting using a LAN Cable You can connect with a device by connecting the wired LAN connector of the XDCA-FX9 (page 23) attached to the camcorder to an Internet router using a LAN cable. Computer Router Internet Connect to the Internet router as described in “Connecting to a Device using a LAN Cable” (page 51). 54 4. Network Functions Uploading Files You can upload a proxy file or original file that Port Root Certificate Status is recorded on the camcorder to a server on Enter the port number of the server to Displays the load status of the certificate. Selecting a File and Uploading the Internet or a server on a local network via connect. Reset a 3G/4G network or access point. User Name Reset the settings of Server Settings to Upload a file that is recorded on an SD card [Note] Enter the user name. the defaults. or an original file that is recorded on an XQD When the media slot cover is opened, the transfer of Password memory card to a server. files via the network is interrupted. Files cannot be Enter the password. 3 When finished, select Set to apply the Files can also be uploaded via web remote transferred while the cover is open. The transfer resumes Passive Mode control. For details, see “Transferring files (Slot when the cover is closed. settings. Turn passive mode on/off. Always select Set after changing the A, Slot B, Slot SD/MS)” (page 60). Destination Directory settings. The settings are not applied if Enter the name of the directory on the Set is not selected. Uploading a proxy file on an SD card destination server. Preparations from the thumbnail screen [Notes] You can also register a server using the web ˎˎ When editing, “” indicates characters that remote control “Registering a destination cannot be changed. Correct operation is not server” (page 59). 1 Connect the camcorder and device using guaranteed when editing a directory name that a LAN connection (page 49). Connecting to a network contains these characters. If you need to edit, delete all the characters and Connect the camcorder to the Internet or local re-enter a value. 2 Select Transfer Clip (Proxy) >Select Clip in network as described in “Connecting to the ˎˎ If characters that are invalid on the destination the Thumbnail menu. server are entered in Destination Directory, files Internet” (page 52) or “Connecting to Other The display changes from the setup menu will be transferred to the user’s home directory. Devices via LAN” (page 49). Invalid characters will vary depending on the to the thumbnail screen. server. Clips can be transferred from the Registering a file transfer destination Using Secure Protocol thumbnail screen or the filtered clip Set whether to perform secure FTP thumbnail screen. Register the server for uploading in advance. uploading. Root Certificate 1 Select File Transfer >Server Settings1 (or 3 Select the clip you want to transfer, then Load/clear a certificate. Server Settings2, Server Settings3) in the press the MENU button. Load Network menu. ˎˎ A transfer confirmation screen appears. Select Set in step 3 to import a CA The transfer destination setup screen certificate. appears. * The certificate to be loaded must be in PEM 4 Select Execute. format, and should be written to the root The proxy file corresponding to the 2 Set each item on the transfer destination directory of the Utility SD card with “certification. selected file is registered as a transfer job, pem” file name. setup screen. and uploading begins. Clear Display Name ˎˎ When the transfer job is successfully Select Set in step 3 to clear a CA Enter the name of the server to display in registered, the transfer result screen certificate. the transfer destination list. appears. None Service ˎˎ Do not load or clear a certificate. Displays the server type. 5 Select OK. “FTP”: FTP server [Notes] Host Name ˎˎ Set the clock of the camcorder to the correct time before importing a CA certificate. To upload all files Enter the address of the server. ˎˎ When recording in XAVC-I 3840×2160P 59.94/50P, Select All Clips instead of Select Clip in step 2 Load cannot be selected. to transfer the proxy files corresponding to all ˎˎ In low voltage state, Load/Clear cannot be the files. selected for a CA certificate. 55 4. Network Functions: Uploading Files [Note] You can check the upload status on the Job Up to 200 files can be transferred. List screen that is displayed by selecting Job Uploading using Secure FTP List on the SD Card, Slot A, or Slot B screen Uploading an original file on an XQD (page 61). You can upload files with encryption memory card from the thumbnail screen [Tips] using FTPS in Explicit mode (FTPES) for the ˎˎ You can also check the status of file transfer from the connection with the destination file server. web remote control screen. Connect the camcorder and device using 1 ˎˎ If File Transfer >Auto Upload (Proxy) in the Network a LAN connection (page 49). menu is set to On and a network connection exists, Setting secure FTP transfer proxy files are automatically uploaded to the server specified using Default Upload Server when For secure FTP transfer, set Using Secure 2 Select Transfer Clip >Select Clip in the recording ends. For details, see “Uploading a proxy file Protocol on the destination file server to ON Thumbnail menu. automatically” (page 60). and import a certificate. The display changes from the setup menu [Notes] For details about configuration, see to the thumbnail screen. ˎˎ Up to 200 transfer jobs can be registered. “Registering a file transfer destination” Clips can be transferred from the ˎˎ The job list is retained when the camcorder is (page 54). thumbnail screen or the filtered clip turned off, but up to 10 minutes of recent progress thumbnail screen. information may be lost if the battery pack is removed or the camcorder is powered off without first setting the power switch to STANDBY. 3 Select the clip you want to transfer, then ˎˎ Jobs added after the battery low voltage state are not press the MENU button. saved in the job list. ˎˎ If an error occurs during file transfer, the transfer of a A transfer confirmation screen appears. clip with the same name as a transferred clip may not be resumed depending on the settings and status of Select Execute. the transfer destination server. In this case, check the 4 transfer destination server settings and status. The selected file is registered as a transfer job, and uploading begins. When the transfer job is successfully registered, the transfer result screen appears. 5 Select OK. To upload all files Select All Clips instead of Select Clip in step 2 to transfer all the files. [Note] Up to 200 files can be transferred. Checking the file transfer You can check the status of file transfer by selecting File Transfer >View Job List (page 105) in the Network menu. 56 4. Network Functions Using Network Client Mode High-quality streaming is supported by import the certificate from the memory (page 41) assigned with Network Client enabling network client mode and connecting card. Setting the Streaming Quality Mode. a Sony Network RX Station (option) as ˎˎLoad [Notes] a Connection Control Manager (CCM) or Select Set in step 3 to import a Set Network Client Mode >Streaming Quality ˎˎ Streaming cannot be started under the following connecting via XDCAM air. certificate. (page 105) in the Network menu to High for menu settings. * The certificate to be loaded must be in PEM high-quality streaming. Set Streaming Quality –– When S&Q Motion >Setting in the Shooting menu format, and should be written to the root is set to On directory of the SD card with “CCM_certification. to Normal for normal quality. –– When Interval Rec >Setting in the Project menu is pem” file name. [Notes] set to On –– When Simul Rec >Setting in the Project menu is Setting the Network Client Mode ˎˎClear ˎˎ Streaming Quality cannot be set to High in the Select Set in step 3 to clear a certificate. following cases. set to On ˎˎ After changing to network client mode, monitoring Connection ˎˎNone –– When Proxy Rec >Setting (page 81) in the Project menu is set to On (page 59) is not available. Do not load or clear a certificate. –– When 4K & HD (Sub) Rec >Setting (page 81) in ˎˎ Changing to network client mode while monitoring will stop the monitoring. Up to three network client mode connections [Notes] the Project menu is set to On ˎˎ File transfer is not supported during streaming in Set the clock of the camcorder to the correct time –– When Focus >Face Detection AF (page 77) in the can be configured as NCM Settings. ˎˎ network client mode. File transfer is supported after before loading CCM and XDCAM air connection Shooting menu is not set to Off stopping streaming. 1 Select Network Client Mode >NCM certificates. –– When Network Client Mode >Setting (page 104) ˎˎ If streaming in network client mode is started during When recording in XAVC-I 3840×2160P 59.94/50P, in the Network menu is set to On Settings1 (or NCM Settings2, NCM ˎˎ file transfer, the file transfer stops. File transfer Load cannot be selected. ˎˎ When Network Client Mode >Setting (page 104) Settings3) in the Network menu. restarts after stopping streaming. ˎˎ In low voltage state, CCM and XDCAM air in the Network menu is set to On, Streaming Quality ˎˎ User Name, Password, and certificates are not saved The network client mode connection connection certificates cannot be loaded or cannot be changed. in an ALL file, so these must be configured again after destination setup screen appears. cleared. loading an ALL file. CCM Certificate Status ˎˎ If Setting is set to Off while streaming in network 2 Set each item on the connection Displays the load status of the certificate. client mode, streaming stops. destination setup screen. Camera Control Connecting in Network Client ˎˎ When streaming in network client mode, NCM Enable/disable camera control when Settings Select and the NCM Settings selected using Display Name NCM Settings Select cannot be changed. connected with a CCM. Set the display name in the NCM Settings Mode ˎˎ During streaming, the screen information update menu. Camera Setting frequency is reduced, but this does not affect CCM Address Enable/disable ALL file operations when operation. Enter the address of the CCM to connect connected with a CCM. 1 Connect the camcorder to the Internet as ˎˎ The recording settings cannot be changed during streaming in network client mode. Reset described in “Connecting to the Internet” (host name or IP address). ˎˎ The wired LAN settings cannot be changed during CCM Port Reset the settings of NCM Settings to the (page 52). streaming in network client mode. Enter the port number of the CCM to defaults. ˎˎ The image may momentarily stop when switching to connect. the thumbnail screen or playback screen during QoS 2 Set Network Client Mode >Setting in the streaming. User Name 3 When finished, select Set to apply the Network menu to On. ˎˎ The distribution formats available for streaming Enter the user name. settings. Network client mode is enabled, and the vary depending on the Rec Format setting of the Password Always select Set after changing the camcorder connects to the Network RX camcorder. Enter the password. settings. The settings are not applied if Station or XDCAM air. CCM Certificate Set is not selected. Live streaming starts in response to A CCM root certificate is required to Network RX Station operation. For details connect to a CCM or to XDCAM air. The 4 Select Network Client Mode >NCM about operation, refer to the instruction camcorder contains a built-in CCM root Settings Select in the Network menu, and manual for the Network RX Station or the certificate, which can also be updated. To then select the NCM settings (NCM Help for XDCAM air. update the CCM root certificate, save the Settings1, NCM Settings2, NCM Settings3) You can also set Setting to On or Off by certificate on a memory card and then specified in steps 1 to 3. pressing an assignable button 57 4. Network Functions: Using Network Client Mode Transferring Files in Network Client Mode You can transfer files to a server set by the CCM by connecting a Network RX Station acting as a CCM and the camcorder in network client mode. 1 Select the file to upload from the CCM or other source. ˎˎTo transfer a proxy file Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Uploading a proxy file on an SD card” (page 60). ˎˎTo transfer an original file Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Uploading an original file on an XQD memory card” (page 60). [Note] The destination can also be set to “NCM: RX Server” when not in network client mode. In this case, transfer is placed on hold, and then transfer to the server specified on the CCM starts after connecting to the CCM in network client mode. 58 4. Network Functions Using Web Remote Control You can access the web remote control built ˎˎShooting settings (Cine EI shooting mode) Assign screen into the camcorder from a tablet or computer S&Q Frame Rate, Shutter, Color Temp/Tint, Displaying the Web Remote over a network connection. Exposure Index, Color Gamut/Gamma, Control Using the web remote control allows you to Shutter Category, White Mode, Base ISO, operate the camcorder remotely. You can Auto ND Filter, Auto Iris, AGC, Color Bars, start/stop recording and adjust the recording Focus Mode, Monitor LUT, Auto White 1 Connect the camcorder and device via a settings with a connected device. This function network connection (page 49). is useful for setting the camcorder in a remote Playback screen place, such as the top of a crane, etc. 2 Launch a browser on the device, then Camera Control screen ˎˎStatus display access “http://IP address of camcorder/ ˎˎAssignable button display rm.html.” Assignable buttons 1 to 10, Focus Hold For example, if the IP address is Main screen button 192.168.122.1, enter “http://192.168.122.1/ rm.html” in the address bar. You can check the IP address of the camcorder on the Network Status screen (page 14). 3 Enter the user name and password ˎˎStatus display (Access Authentication >User Name and ˎˎPlayback control buttons Password in the Network menu). F Rev, Play/Pause, F Fwd, Prev, Stop, Next When connection is successful, the web remote control screen appears on the Cursor screen device. You use the Wi-Fi Remote screen to operate the camcorder. The buttons become unavailable when the Lock switch is dragged to the right. [Notes] ˎˎ The web remote control screen may not match the camcorder settings under the following ˎˎStatus display circumstances. If this occurs, reload the browser ˎˎRecord start/stop button window. ˎˎND filter slider –– If the camcorder is restarted while connected –– If the camcorder is operated directly while ˎˎIris slider connected ˎˎFocus slider –– If the device has been reconnected ˎˎZoom slider ˎˎStatus display –– If the browser Forward/Back buttons have been ˎˎShooting settings (Custom shooting mode ˎˎCursor control buttons, menu/status display used The web remote control may not function if the (page 24)) Up, Left, Set, Right, Down, Cancel/Back, ˎˎ wireless signal strength becomes weak. S&Q Frame Rate, Shutter, Color Temp/Tint, Menu, User Menu, Thumbnail, Status Gain, Gamma, Shutter Category, White Mode, Base Sensitivity, Auto ND Filter, Auto Iris, AGC, Color Bars, Focus Mode, Auto White 59 4. Network Functions: Using Web Remote Control Web Remote Control Compatible Web Remote Control Menu Frame Rate Upload Server Edit screen Displays the frame rate of the video for Devices monitoring. Tapping in the top left of the screen will display the screen selection menu. Select File transfer settings (Upload Settings) You can use a tablet or computer to configure Monitoring Settings to display the Monitoring and operate the camcorder. Settings screen. You can change the server settings for The supported devices, OS, and browsers are Tapping in the top left of the Monitoring uploading a proxy file or an original file that is shown in the following table. Settings screen will display the setup menu for recorded on the camcorder. Device OS Browser tasks, such as file transfer. Tablet Android 7/8 Chrome iOS 12 Safari Menu items Computer Windows Chrome ˎˎRemote Control 7/8.1/10 Camera Control Monitoring macOS Safari ˎˎ Monitoring Settings 10.13/10.14 ˎˎFile Transfer For details about devices supported using the Slot A Tap OK to apply the settings. Tap Cancel to “Content Browser Mobile” application, contact Slot B cancel the settings. your Sony sales or service representative. Slot SD/MS Service Job List Registering a destination server Displays the server type. Upload Settings Select a server in the Upload Server list and “FTP”: FTP server tap Edit to display the server setup screen, Display Name Video monitoring settings (Monitoring then set each item to register a server. Enter the name of the server to display in the Settings) You can also register a server using File list. Transfer (page 105) in the Network menu. Host Name You can set the format when monitoring on a A server configured here will be displayed in Enter the address of the server. device. the file transfer list on the Slot A, Slot B, and Port Slot SD/MS screens when uploading a file. Enter the port number of the server to connect. User Name Enter the user name. Password Enter the password. [Notes] ˎˎ The password is cleared when the Edit screen is opened for security reasons. Enter a new password twice to change the password. ˎˎ From a security standpoint, it is recommended that you set a password with a sufficiently long character Size string that is hard to guess by others, and that you Sets the picture size and bit rate of the video store it safely. for monitoring. ˎˎ480×270(1Mbps) ˎˎ480×270(0.5Mbps) 60 4. Network Functions: Using Web Remote Control Display Password Uploading an original file on an XQD memory Uploading a proxy file automatically Display the file list screen to select a file. Shows/hides the password. 3 card Auto Upload On/Off Tap >File Transfer >Slot SD/MS. When set to Off, the configured password is When Auto Upload On/Off is set to On and A file list screen for the media inserted in [Tip] not displayed. When entering a password, all the camcorder is connected to the Internet, the UTILITY SD/MS card slot appears. The cover of the XQD card slot must be closed in order characters are displayed as asterisks. the camcorder automatically uploads a proxy to view information about the files on the XQD memory When set to On, the configured password file to the transfer destination that is set using card. is displayed. When entering a password, all Default Upload Server after recording. characters are displayed. Default Upload Server 1 Connect the camcorder and device using Passive Mode Select the default destination file transfer a LAN connection (page 49). Turn passive mode on/off. server. Destination Directory 2 Launch a browser on the device and Enter the directory on the destination server. File transfer management (File Transfer) display the web remote control [Note] (page 58). If characters that are invalid on the destination server You can transfer original files recorded on an are entered in the destination directory, files will XQD memory card or proxy files recorded on be transferred to the user’s home directory. Invalid an SD card, manage file transfer, and configure 3 Display the file list screen to select a file. characters will vary depending on the server. Select the file to upload. the file transfer destination. 4 Tap >File Transfer >Slot A or Slot B. Using Secure Protocol Tap the file to select it. To cancel, tap the A file list screen for the media inserted in Set whether to perform secure FTP uploading. file again. slot A or slot B appears. Setting to ON displays the certificate status. Transferring files (Slot A, Slot B, Slot SD/MS) You can double-tap the file to play the file Example: Slot A screen To import or clear a certificate, tap Select You can display a list of clips recorded on and check the contents (SD card only). Function and select a task in the displayed media inserted in slot A/slot B or a list of proxy menu. files recorded on media inserted in the UTILITY SD/MS card slot. 5 Tap Transfer. ˎˎLoad The server that you set using Default Load a CA certificate. Upload Server in “Registering a * The certificate to be loaded must be in PEM destination server” (page 59) appears. format, and should be written to the root directory of the SD card with “certification.pem” To change the server, tap the server to file name. display the server list, then select a server. ˎˎClear Input the name of the directory on the Clear the CA certificate. server in Directory if necessary. ˎˎNone Do not load or clear a certificate. 4 Select the file to upload. [Note] Tap the file to select it. To cancel, tap the Set the clock of the camcorder to the correct time before You can select a displayed file to upload the file again. importing a CA certificate. file to a server on the Internet. 5 Tap Transfer. Changing registered server settings Uploading a proxy file on an SD card The server that you set using Default Select the server whose settings you want to 1 Connect the camcorder and device using Upload Server in “Registering a change on the Upload Settings screen, then a LAN connection (page 49). destination server” (page 59) appears. tap Edit. Change the settings as required on To change the server, tap the server to the displayed screen. display the server list, then select a server. Launch a browser on the device and You can also set a server using File Transfer 2 6 Tap Transfer. Input the name of the directory on the display the web remote control (page 105) in the Network menu. The camcorder starts uploading the server in Directory if necessary. (page 58). selected file. To cancel uploading, tap Cancel. 61 4. Network Functions: Using Web Remote Control Clear completed: Delete the list of Tap Transfer. ˎˎ 6 uploaded files. The camcorder starts uploading the Select All: Select all files in the list. selected file. ˎˎ To cancel uploading, tap Cancel. Checking the file transfer (Job List) You can check the list of the files to be uploaded, the file that is being uploaded, cancel or start the file upload, and delete the file from the file list. The camcorder is compatible with the FTP resume function (resume upload for a file whose transfer was suspended). ˎˎTotal: Progress of all the files to be uploaded. ˎˎStatus: Progress of the file that is currently being uploaded. ˎˎRemain Time: Estimated remaining time for uploading. ˎˎTransfer data rate: Transfer rate indication. To cancel or start uploading, or delete a file from the file list 1 Select a file. 2 Tap at the upper right of the screen, and select an item. ˎˎAbort selected: Cancel uploading the selected file. ˎˎDelete from list: Delete the selected file from the list. ˎˎStart selected: Start uploading the selected file. 62 5. Thumbnail Screen Thumbnail Screen The thumbnail screen appears if you press the THUMBNAIL button (page 7). The thumbnail screen displays the clips stored on XQD memory cards as thumbnails (index pictures). You can select a clip on the thumbnail screen and start playback of that clip. The playback image can be displayed in the viewfinder and on an external monitor. Pressing the THUMBNAIL button again closes the thumbnail screen and returns to the camera image. [Note] Only the clips recorded in the currently selected recording format are displayed on the thumbnail screen. If an expected recorded clip is not displayed, check the recording format. Take special note of this fact before formatting (initializing) media. Screen Layout Information for the clip at the cursor position is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Currently selected XQD memory card indicator (A lock icon is displayed if the card is protected.) Clip number/Total number of clips Cursor (yellow) 1 2 6 3 4 5 1. Thumbnail (index picture) 2. Clip name 4. Special recording information Displays the index picture of a clip. When a Displays the name of the selected clip. Displays the recording mode only if the clip clip is recorded, its first frame is automatically was recorded using a special recording mode. 3. Recording video format set as the index picture. For Slow & Quick Motion clips, the frame rate Displays the file format of the selected clip. Clip/frame information is displayed below is displayed on the right. the thumbnail. You change the information 5. Clip duration displayed using Customize View (page 98) >Thumbnail Caption in the Thumbnail menu. 6. Creation date 63 5. Thumbnail Screen Playing Clips arrow button to return to the start of the clip, then Playing Recorded Clips restart playback. ˎˎ You can also use the multi selector (page 9). You can play recorded clips when the camcorder is in recording standby (Stby) mode. 1 Insert an XQD memory card for playback. 2 Press the THUMBNAIL button. 3 Use the arrow buttons (page 7) or multi-function dial (page 4) to move the cursor to the thumbnail for the clip you want to play. 4 Press the SET button or multi-function dial. Playback begins from the start of the selected clip. You can control playback by pressing the following buttons. Press the SET button or multi-function dial: Pauses playback. Press again to return to normal playback. Press the left/right arrow buttons: Jumps to start of clip/start of next clip. Press and hold the left/right arrow buttons: Fast reverse/forward. Returns to normal playback when you release the button. CANCEL/BACK button: Stops playback, and returns to recording standby mode. [Notes] ˎˎ There may be momentary picture breakup or still image display at the boundary between clips. You cannot operate the camcorder during this period. ˎˎ When you select a clip in the thumbnail screen and begin playback, there may be momentary picture breakup at the start of the clip. To start playback without distortion from the beginning of the clip, pause playback once after starting it, press the left 64 5. Thumbnail Screen Clip Operations On the thumbnail screen, you can operate Displaying the filtered clip thumbnail the clips or check clip properties using the Menu Items for Clip Operations Thumbnail menu. screen The Thumbnail menu (page 97) appears ˎˎDisplay Clip Properties Select Filter Clips (page 98) in the when you press the MENU button and select a ˎˎSet Shot Mark Thumbnail menu, and select a clip flag type to thumbnail. ˎˎSet Clip Flag display only those clips that have the specified ˎˎLock/Unlock Clip flag. ˎˎDelete Clip To display all clips, select All. ˎˎCopy Clip [Tip] Copy Sub Clip Thumbnail Menu Operations ˎˎ You can also switch filters in sequence using the ˎˎTransfer Clip DISPLAY button. ˎˎTransfer Clip (Proxy) Use the arrow buttons (page 7) or the ˎˎSet Index Picture multi-function dial (page 4) to select a Deleting clips ˎˎThumbnail View function, then press the SET button or multi- ˎˎFilter Clips You can delete clips from XQD memory cards. function dial. ˎˎCustomize View Select Delete Clip >Select Clip or All Clips in Press the CANCEL/BACK button (page 7) the Thumbnail menu. to return to the previous screen. For details about clip operation menu items, Select Clip: [Tip] see the Thumbnail menu (page 97). Deletes the selected clip. Multiple clip You can also use the multi selector (page 9). selection is supported. [Note] Displaying clip properties All Clips: Some items cannot be selected, depending on the state Deletes all of the displayed clips. when the menu was displayed. Select Display Clip Properties (page 97) in the Thumbnail menu to display the clip Changing the information displayed on properties screen. the thumbnail screen Displaying the essence mark thumbnail You can change the clip/frame information screen displayed below the thumbnail. Select Customize View >Thumbnail Caption Select Thumbnail View (page 98) >Essence in the Thumbnail menu and select the Mark Thumbnail in the Thumbnail menu, and information to display. select the essence mark type to display a Date Time: thumbnail view of the frames that have the Displays the date and time the clip was specified essence mark. created and last modified. To display all clips, set Thumbnail View Time Code: >Essence Mark Thumbnail in the Thumbnail Displays the timecode. menu to All. Duration:: Displays the duration of the clip. Sequential Number: Displays a sequential number on each thumbnail. 65 6. Menu Display and Settings Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy Press the MENU button to display the setup Shooting ISO/Gain/EI Paint Black menu in the viewfinder to specify various Setup Menu Hierarchy ND Filter Gamma items for shooting, recording, and playback Shutter Black Gamma (menu can also be displayed on an external User Base Setting monitor). The setup menu comprises the Auto Exposure Knee (Factory settings) Rec Format following menus. White White Clip ISO/Gain/EI White Setting Detail(QFHD) Focus Offset White Detail(HD) S&Q Motion Focus Skin Detail Menu Configuration Monitor LUT S&Q Motion Aperture Monitor LUT Setting User menu Monitor LUT Matrix Simul Rec Contains menu items configured by the Monitor LUT Setting Multi Matrix 4K & HD (Sub) Rec user using Edit User Menu. Noise Suppression Scene File Edit User menu Proxy Rec Flicker Reduce TC/Media Timecode Contains menu items for editing the User Picture Cache Rec menu. SteadyShot TC Display Assignable Button Shooting menu Auto Black Balance Users Bit Contains settings related to shooting. Assignable Dial Project Base Setting HDMI TC Out Project menu Multi Function Dial Rec Format Clip Name Format Contains basic project settings. All File Paint menu Cine EI Setting Update Media Clip Name Format Contains settings related to image quality. Simul Rec Format Media TC/Media menu Format Media 4K & HD (Sub) Rec Monitoring Output On/Off Contains settings related to timecodes Output Format Proxy Rec Output Format and recording media. VF Setting Monitoring menu Interval Rec Output Display Menu Settings Contains settings related to video output Picture Cache Rec Display On/Off and the viewfinder display. Edit User Menu Add Item SDI/HDMI Rec Control Marker Audio menu Customize Reset Contains settings related to audio. Assignable Button VF Setting Thumbnail menu Assignable Dial Gamma Display Assist Contains settings related to thumbnail Multi Function Dial Peaking display. Technical menu User File Zebra Contains settings for technical items. All File Audio Audio Input Network menu Planning Metadata Audio Output Contains settings related to networks. Maintenance menu Contains devices settings, such as the clock and language. 66 6. Menu Display and Settings: Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy Thumbnail Display Clip Properties Network Access Authentication Set Shot Mark Wireless LAN Set Clip Flag AP Mode Settings Lock/Unlock Clip ST Mode Settings Delete Clip Wired LAN Copy Clip Modem Copy Sub Clip Network Client Mode Transfer Clip File Transfer Transfer Clip (Proxy) Network Reset Set Index Picture Maintenance Language Thumbnail View Clock Set Filter Clips All Reset Customize View Hours Meter Technical Color Bars Version Test Saw ND Dial Tally HOLD Switch Setting Rec Review Handle Zoom GPS Menu Settings Fan Control Lens Video Light Set APR Camera Battery Alarm Camera DC IN Alarm Ext. Unit Battery Alarm Ext. Unit DC IN Alarm 67 6. Menu Display and Settings Setup Menu Operations Press the MENU button to display the setup menu in the viewfinder to specify various Setting Menu Items Entering a Character String Locking and Unlocking the Menu items for shooting, recording, and playback (menu can also be displayed on an external Press the arrow buttons or turn the multi- When you select an item, such as a file name, You can lock the setup menu so that only the monitor). function dial to move the cursor to the menu which requires character entry, the character User menu is displayed. item to set, then press the SET button or multi- entry screen appears. function dial to select the item. Locking the menu ˎˎThe menu item selection area displays up 1 to eight lines. If the available options for an Menu Controls 1 Press and hold the multi-function dial and item cannot be displayed at the same time, press the MENU button. scroll the display by moving the cursor up/ MENU button (page 7) down. Turns menu mode for setup menu Select Menu Settings >User Menu with ˎˎFor sub-items with a large settings range 2 operations on/off. (for example, –99 to +99), the settings area Lock in the Technical menu. ////SET button (page 7) is not displayed. The current setting is [Note] Press the arrows buttons to move the highlighted to indicate that the value can be When only the MENU button is pressed to display cursor up/down/left/right to select menu changed. 2 3 the normal setup menu, User Menu Only is items or settings. displayed under Menu Settings in the Technical ˎˎSelecting [Execute] for a function will Press the SET button to apply the selected 1 Press the arrow buttons or turn the multi- menu. Press and hold the multi-function dial and execute the corresponding function. press the MENU button to display User Menu with item. function dial to select a character type, ˎˎSelecting an item that requires confirmation Lock. then apply the setting. [Tip] before execution will temporarily hide the ABC: Uppercase alphabetic characters You can also use the multi selector (page 9) in menu and display a confirmation message. the same way. abc: Lowercase alphabetic characters 3 Set to On, and press the SET button or Check the message, and then select Multi-function dial (page 4) 123: Numeric characters multi-function dial. whether to execute or cancel the function. Turn the multi-function dial to move the !#$: Special characters The viewfinder screen display switches to cursor up/down to select menu items or the passcode number input screen. settings. 2 Select a character from the selected Press the multi-function dial to apply the character type, then apply the setting. 4 Enter an arbitrary number. selected item. The cursor moves to the next field. Enter a 4-digit number in the range 0000 CANCEL/BACK button (page 7) Space: Enters a space character at the to 9999. The default value is 0000. Press to return to the previous menu. An cursor position. Enter a number and press the SET button uncompleted change is canceled. /: Moves the position of the cursor. or multi-function dial to move the cursor to the next digit. [Notes] BS: Deletes the character on the left of the ˎˎ The setup menu cannot be operated when in focus cursor (backspace). When all digits have been entered, move magnifier mode (page 34). the cursor to SET. ˎˎ Some items cannot be selected, depending on the state when the menu was displayed. 3 When finished, select [Done] and apply the setting. 5 Press the SET button or multi-function The character string is confirmed and the dial. character entry screen disappears. The entry is applied. A confirmation message appears, and the screen switches to the User menu display. 68 6. Menu Display and Settings: Setup Menu Operations Unlocking the menu ˎˎ If the menu is locked without registering setup menu Setup menu item Assignable button items from the following tables in the User menu, those functions cannot be assigned to assignable selection 1 Press and hold the multi-function dial and buttons. Technical >Rec Review Rec Review press the MENU button. ˎˎ If those functions were already assigned to assignable >Setting buttons, the assignable setting is forcibly disabled at the point when the menu is locked. Thumbnail >Set Shot Shot Mark1 Mark >Add Shot Mark1 2 Select Menu Settings >User Menu with Setup menu item Assignable button Thumbnail >Set Shot Shot Mark2 Lock in the User menu. selection Mark >Add Shot Mark2 [Note] Shooting >ISO/Gain/EI Base ISO/Sensitivity When only the MENU button is pressed to display >Base Sensitivity, Thumbnail >Set Clip Clip Flag OK the normal setup menu, User Menu Only is Shooting >ISO/Gain/EI> Flag >Add OK displayed under Menu Settings in the Technical menu. Press and hold the multi-function dial and Base ISO Thumbnail >Set Clip Clip Flag NG press the MENU button to display User Menu with Shooting >Auto AGC Flag >Add NG Lock. Exposure >AGC Thumbnail >Set Clip Clip Flag Keep Shooting >Auto Auto ND Filter Flag >Add KEEP 3 Set to Off, and press the SET button or Exposure >Auto ND Technical >Color Bars Color Bars multi-function dial. Filter >Setting The viewfinder screen display switches to Shooting >Auto Auto Shutter Monitoring >Display Lens Info the passcode number input screen. Exposure >Auto Shutter On/Off >Lens Info Shooting >Auto Auto Exposure Level Monitoring >Display Video Signal Enter the passcode number used to lock 4 Exposure >Level On/Off >Video Signal Monitor the menu. Monitor Enter a number and press the SET button Shooting >Auto Backlight Exposure >Mode or multi-function dial to move the cursor Monitoring >Marker Marker >Setting to the next digit. Shooting >Auto Spotlight When all digits have been entered, move Exposure >Mode Monitoring >VF Setting VF Mode the cursor to Set. Shooting >White Preset White Select >Color Mode >Preset White Monitoring >Gamma Gamma Display 5 Press the SET button or multi-function Shooting >Focus Focus Area Display Assist >Setting Assist dial. >Focus Area Monitoring >Peaking Peaking The entry is applied. Shooting >Focus Focus Area(AF-S) >Setting If the entered passcode number matches >Focus Area(AF-S) Monitoring >Zebra Zebra the passcode number used to lock the Shooting >Focus >Face Face Detection AF >Setting menu, the menu is unlocked and the Detection AF Technical >Handle Handle Zoom menu is displayed. Shooting >Focus >Push Push AF Mode Zoom >Setting [Note] AF Mode Network >Wireless LAN NFC If the entered passcode number does not match the ˎˎ >NFC passcode number used to lock the menu, the menu is Shooting >S&Q Motion S&Q Motion not unlocked. >Setting Network >Network Network Client ˎˎ It is recommended that you leave a record of the Client Mode >Setting Mode passcode nearby, just in case it is forgotten. If you Shooting >SteadyShot SteadyShot do forget the passcode number, contact your Sony >Setting Network >File Transfer Auto Upload (Proxy) service representative. Project >Picture Cache Picture Cache Rec >Auto Upload (Proxy) Rec >Setting User User Menu 69 6. Menu Display and Settings User Menu This section describes the function and settings of each menu item. User Item Description Base Setting Project >Base Setting item Rec Format Project >Rec Format item ISO/Gain/EI Shooting >ISO/Gain/EI item Focus Shooting >Focus item S&Q Motion Shooting >S&Q Motion item Monitor LUT Shooting >Monitor LUT item Monitor LUT Setting Shooting >Monitor LUT Setting item Simul Rec Project >Simul Rec item 4K & HD (Sub) Rec Project >4K & HD (Sub) Rec item Proxy Rec Project >Proxy Rec item Picture Cache Rec Project >Picture Cache Rec item Assignable Button Project >Assignable Button item Assignable Dial Project >Assignable Dial item Multi Function Dial Project >Multi Function Dial item All File Project >All File item Clip Name Format TC/Media >Clip Name Format item Format Media TC/Media >Format Media item Output Format Monitoring >Output Format item VF Setting Monitoring >VF Setting item Menu Settings Technical >Menu Settings item Edit User Menu Displays the Edit User menu screen. [Note] You can add and remove menu items in the User menu using the Edit User menu. Up to 20 items can be configured. The camcorder is configured with 20 items by default. To add an item, you first have to delete an existing item using Delete in the Edit User menu and then add an item using Add Item. 70 6. Menu Display and Settings Edit User Menu The Edit User menu is displayed at the top level when Edit User Menu is selected in the User menu. Edit User Item Sub-item setting Description Add Item Adds a menu item to the User menu. Add an item to the User menu Customize Reset Restores the menu items registered Reset the items in the in the User menu to the factory User menu default. Menu item selected Delete Deletes the registered menu item during editing from the User menu. Move Rearranges the registered menu items within the User menu. Edit Sub Item Edits (register/delete) the registered menu sub-item in the User menu. 71 6. Menu Display and Settings Shooting Menu This section describes the function and settings of each menu item. Shooting >ISO/Gain/EI Factory default settings are shown in bold (for example, 18dB). Sets gain settings. Shooting >ISO/Gain/EI Item Sub-item setting Description Sets gain settings. ISO/Gain Shooting >ISO/Gain/EI Shooting >ISO/Gain/EI Sets gain settings. Sets gain settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description ISO/Gain Shooting >ISO/Gain/EI Shooting >ISO/Gain/EI Sets gain settings. Sets gain settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Exposure When Base ISO is set to ISO 800: Sets the Shooting >Shutter Shooting >Shutter Sets electronic shutter operating condition settings. Sets electronic shutter operating condition settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Shutter 64F to 1/8000 Sets the shutter speed when Mode is set ECS 23.99 to 8000 Sets the ECS frequency when Mode is set Speed The available settings vary depending on to Speed. Frequency The available settings vary depending on to ECS. the frame frequency of the selected video the frame frequency of the selected video format. format. 59.94P / 59.94i: The default values are given below. 64F / 32F / 16F / 8F / 7F / 6F / 5F / 4F / 59.94P: 60.00 3F / 2F / 1/50 / 1/60 / 1/100 / 1/120 / 59.94i: 60.00 1/125 / 1/250 / 1/500 / 1/1000 / 50P: 50.00 1/2000 / 1/4000 / 1/8000 50i: 50.00 50P / 50i: 29.97P: 30.00 64F / 32F / 16F / 8F / 7F / 6F / 5F / 4F / 23.98P: 23.99 3F / 2F / 1/50 / 1/60 / 1/100 / 1/120 / 25P: 25.02 1/125 / 1/250 / 1/500 / 1/1000 / 1/2000 / 1/4000 / 1/8000 Shooting >Auto Exposure 29.97P: Sets automatic exposure adjustment settings. 64F / 32F / 16F / 8F / 7F / 6F / 5F / 4F / Item Sub-item setting Description 3F / 2F / 1/30 / 1/40 / 1/50 / 1/60 / Level +3.0 / +2.75 / +2.5 / +2.25 / +2.0 / +1.75 / Sets the brightness level for the 1/100 / 1/120 / 1/125 / 1/250 / 1/500 / +1.5 / +1.25 / +1.0 / +0.75 / +0.5 / +0.25 / automatically detected exposure. 1/1000 / 1/2000 / 1/4000 / 1/8000 ±0 / –0.25 / –0.5 / –0.75 / –1.0 / –1.25 / 25P: –1.5 / –1.75 / –2.0 / –2.25 / –2.5 / –2.75 / 64F / 32F / 16F / 8F / 7F / 6F / 5F / 4F / –3.0 3F / 2F / 1/25 / 1/33 / 1/50 / 1/60 / Mode Backlight / Standard / Spotlight Sets the operating mode of auto 1/100 / 1/120 / 1/125 / 1/250 / 1/500 / exposure adjustment. 1/1000 / 1/2000 / 1/4000 / 1/8000 Backlight: 23.98P: Backlight mode (mode for reduced 64F / 32F / 16F / 8F / 7F / 6F / 5F / 4F / darkening of a subject when the 3F / 2F / 1/24 / 1/32 / 1/48 / 1/50 / subject is backlit) 1/60 / 1/96 / 1/100 / 1/120 / 1/125 / Standard: 1/250 / 1/500 / 1/1000 / 1/2000 / Standard mode 1/4000 / 1/8000 Spotlight: Shutter Angle 64F / 32F / 16F / 8F / 7F / 6F / 5F / 4F / Sets the shutter angle when Mode is set Spotlight mode (mode for reduced 3F / 2F / 360.0° / 300.0° / 270.0° / 240.0° / to Angle. clipped whites when subject is lit by 216.0° / 210.0° / 180.0° / 172.8° / 150.0° / spotlighting) 144.0° / 120.0° / 90.0° / 86.4° / 72.0° / Speed –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the adjustment speed of auto 45.0° / 30.0° / 22.5° / 11.25° / 5.6° exposure adjustment. ECS On/Off On / Off Turns the Extended Clear Scan frequency AGC On / Off Turns the AGC (auto gain control) setting on/off. function on/off. 75 6. Menu Display and Settings: Shooting Menu Shooting >Auto Exposure Shooting >Auto Exposure Sets automatic exposure adjustment settings. Sets automatic exposure adjustment settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description AGC Limit When ISO/Gain/EI Mode is set to dB: Sets the maximum gain of the AGC Auto Shutter On / Off Turns the auto shutter control function 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 12dB / 15dB / 18dB function. on/off. When ISO/Gain/EI >Mode is set to ISO with A.SHT Limit 1/100 / 1/150 / 1/200 / 1/250 / 1/2000 Sets the fastest shutter speed of the auto dynamic range of 460% and Base shutter function. Sensitivity is set to High: ISO 2000 / ISO 2500 / ISO 3200 / A.SHT Point F5.6 / F8 / F11 / F16 Sets the F-stop value of the iris where ISO 4000 / ISO 5000 / ISO 6400 / auto shutter operation starts. ISO 8000 / ISO 10000 / ISO 12800 Clip High On / Off Turns the function that ignores brightest When ISO/Gain/EI >Mode is set to ISO with light areas to provide a flatter reaction to high dynamic range of 460% and Base luminance on/off. Sensitivity is set to Low: Detect 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / Custom Sets the light metering range for ISO 400 / ISO 500 / ISO 640 / Window automatically adjusting the exposure ISO 800 / ISO 1000 / ISO 1250 / according to the brightness of the ISO 1600 / ISO 2000 / ISO 2500 subject. (Not available when adjusting When ISO/Gain/EI >Mode is set to ISO with exposure manually) dynamic range of 800% and Base Sensitivity is set to High: Detect On / Off Turns the light metering range indication ISO 3200 / ISO 4000 / ISO 5000 / Window on/off. ISO 6400 / ISO 8000 / ISO 10000 / Indication ISO 12800 / ISO 16000 / ISO 20000 Average Peak –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the ratio between the average value When ISO/Gain/EI >Mode is set to ISO with Level Ratio and the peak of the video signal used for dynamic range of 800% and Base Auto Exposure detection. Sensitivity is set to Low: Custom 40 to 999 (500) Sets the width of the light metering ISO 640 / ISO 800 / ISO 1000 / Width range. ISO 1250 / ISO 1600 / ISO 2000 / ISO 2500 / ISO 3200 / ISO 4000 Custom 70 to 999 (500) Sets the height of the light metering When ISO/Gain/EI >Mode is set to ISO with Height range. dynamic range of 1300% and Base Custom H –479 to +479 (±0) Sets the horizontal position of the light Sensitivity is set to High: Position metering range. ISO 5000 / ISO 6400 / ISO 8000 / Custom V –464 to +464 (±0) Sets the vertical position of the light ISO 10000 / ISO 12800 / ISO 16000 / Position metering range. ISO 20000 / ISO 25600 / ISO 32000 When ISO/Gain/EI >Mode is set to ISO with dynamic range of 1300% and Base Sensitivity is set to Low: ISO 1000 / ISO 1250 / ISO 1600 / ISO 2000 / ISO 2500 / ISO 3200 / ISO 4000 / ISO 5000 / ISO 6400 AGC Point F2.8 / F4 / F5.6 Sets the F-stop value of the iris where AGC operation starts when the AGC function is On. 76 6. Menu Display and Settings: Shooting Menu Shooting >White Shooting >White Setting Sets white balance settings. Adjusts white balance settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Preset White 2000K to 15000K (3200K) Sets the white balance preset value. Shockless Off / 1 / 2 / 3 Sets the white balance response speed Color Temp 2000K to 15000K (3200K) Sets the white balance color temperature White when switching white balance mode. saved in memory A. Off: Switches instantaneously. 1 to 3: Switches more slowly the higher [Note] the number. Since Color Temp is clipped at 2000K and 15000K during R/B Gain operation, it may not ATW Speed 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Sets the response speed in ATW mode. be possible to display the correct Color Temp 1: Fastest response speed value for the R/B Gain value. White Memory / ATW Selects the white balance adjustment Tint –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the white balance tint value saved in Switch mode that is selected when the WHT BAL white memory A. switch is set to B. [Note] Filter White On / Off Turns the function that sets the white Since Tint is clipped at ±99 during R/B Gain Memory balance memory area for each ND filter operation, it may not be possible to display the on/off. correct Tint value for the R/B Gain value. On: Sets the white balance memory for R Gain –99.0 to +99.0 (±0.0) Sets the white balance R gain value each ND filter. saved in memory A. [Tip] B Gain –99.0 to +99.0 (±0.0) Sets the white balance B gain value In preset mode, there are four settings saved in memory A. (CLEAR / 1 / 2 / 3). In variable mode, there are two settings (CLEAR / On). Color Temp 2000K to 15000K (3200K) Sets the white balance color temperature Off: Sets white balance memory common saved in memory B. to all ND filters. [Note] Since Color Temp is clipped at 2000K and Shooting >Offset White 15000K during R/B Gain operation, it may not Sets white balance offset settings. be possible to display the correct Color Temp value for the R/B Gain value. Item Sub-item setting Description Tint –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the white balance tint value saved in Offset White On / Off Selects whether to add (On) or not to add white memory B. (Off) an offset value to the white balance in memory A. [Note] Since Tint is clipped at ±99 during R/B Gain Offset Color –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the color temperature offset to be operation, it may not be possible to display the Temp added to the white balance in memory A correct Tint value for the R/B Gain value. when Offset White is set to On. R Gain –99.0 to +99.0 (±0.0) Sets the white balance R gain value [Note] saved in memory B. Since Offset Color Temp is clipped at ±99 during R/B Gain operation, it may not be B Gain –99.0 to +99.0 (±0.0) Sets the white balance B gain value possible to display the correct Offset Color saved in memory B. Temp value for the R/B Gain value. 77 6. Menu Display and Settings: Shooting Menu Shooting >Offset White Shooting >Focus Sets white balance offset settings. Sets focus settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Offset –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the Tint value offset to be added to AF Transition 1(Slow) / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7(Fast) Sets the speed of the focus drive for Tint the white balance in memory A when Speed when the subject changes during auto Offset White is set to On. focus. [Note] AF Subj. Shift 1(Locked On) / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5(Responsive) Sets the sensitivity for changing subject Since Offset Tint is clipped at ±99 during R/B Sens. focus during auto focus. Gain operation, it may not be possible to display the correct Offset Tint value for the R/B Focus Area Wide / Zone / Flexible Spot Sets the target area for auto focus and Gain value. push auto focus (AF) (page 31). Wide: Offset White On / Off Selects whether to add (On) or not to add Searches for a subject over a wide (Off) an offset value to the white balance angle of the image when focusing. in memory B. Zone: Offset Color –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the color temperature offset to be Automatically searches for a focus Temp added to the white balance in memory B point within the specified zone. when Offset White is set to On. Flexible Spot: [Note] Focuses on a specified position in the Since Offset Color Temp is clipped at ±99 image. during R/B Gain operation, it may not be Focus Area Flexible Spot Sets the target area for push auto focus possible to display the correct Offset Color Temp value for the R/B Gain value. (AF-S) (AF-S). Offset –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the Tint value offset to be added to Face Face Only AF / Face Priority AF / Off Enables/disables face detection AF. Tint the white balance in memory B when Detection AF Offset White is set to On. Push AF AF / Single-shot AF(AF-S) Sets the push auto focus mode. Mode [Note] Since Offset Tint is clipped at ±99 during R/B AF Assist On / Off When set to On, allows you to Gain operation, it may not be possible to temporarily override auto focus and set display the correct Offset Tint value for the R/B focus manually. Gain value. Offset White On / Off Selects whether to add (On) or not to add Shooting >S&Q Motion Shooting >Monitor LUT Shooting >Monitor LUT Setting Sets monitor LUT settings. Available only when shooting in Cine EI mode. Adjusts monitor LUT settings. Available only when shooting in Cine EI mode. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description LUT Select 709(800%) / HG8009G40 / HG8009G33 / Selects the monitor LUT type. VF/Streaming Display only Displays whether monitor LUT is applied S-Log3 / s709 709(800%): to the viewfinder and streaming video Signal with ITU-R709 base curve with output. extended dynamic range up to 800%. HG8009G40: Shooting >Noise Suppression Signal using HyperGamma with 800% Sets noise suppression settings. dynamic range, 109% white limit, and Item Sub-item setting Description 18% gray card video output of 40%. Setting On / Off Turns the noise suppression function on/ HG8009G33: (Custom) off in Custom mode. Signal using HyperGamma with 800% Level Low / Mid / High Sets the noise suppression level in dynamic range, 109% white limit, and (Custom) Custom mode. 18% gray card video output of 33%. S-Log3: Setting On / Off Turns the noise suppression function on/ Log signal with 1300% dynamic range (Cine EI) off in Cine EI mode. that mimics film characteristics, close Level Low / Mid / High Sets the noise suppression level in Cine EI to Cineon Log curve. (Cine EI) mode. s709: Cinema color equivalent to Shooting >Flicker Reduce 709(800%). Sets flicker correction settings. Shooting >Monitor LUT Setting Item Sub-item setting Description Adjusts monitor LUT settings. Available only when shooting in Cine EI mode. Mode Auto / On / Off Sets the flicker correction mode. Item Sub-item setting Description Frequency 50Hz / 60Hz Sets the frequency of the power source supplying the lighting that is causing the Internal Rec MLUT On / MLUT Off Selects whether to apply monitor LUT to flicker. the main video recorded on XQD memory cards. Shooting >SteadyShot Monitor Out MLUT On / MLUT Off Selects whether to apply monitor LUT to Sets image stabilization settings. recorded video and video output, other Item Sub-item setting Description than the main video recorded on XQD Setting Active / Standard / Off Turns the image stabilization function memory cards. on/off. HD(Sub) Rec/ Display only Displays whether monitor LUT is applied [Note] Proxy to the HD (Sub) video and proxy Enabled when a compatible lens is attached. recording video during 4K & HD (Sub) recording. SDI1 Display only Displays whether monitor LUT is applied to the SDI1 video output. SDI2 Display only Displays whether monitor LUT is applied to the SDI2 video output. HDMI Display only Displays whether monitor LUT is applied to the HDMI video output. 79 6. Menu Display and Settings: Shooting Menu Shooting >Auto Black Balance Sets auto black balance settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Auto Black Execute / Cancel Executes the auto black balance function. Balance [Note] ˎˎ Run the auto black balance function with the lens cap attached. ˎˎ Cannot be executed during recording or color bar display. 80 6. Menu Display and Settings Project Menu This section describes the function and settings of each menu item. Project >Rec Format Factory default settings are shown in bold (for example, 18dB). Sets recording format settings. Project >Base Setting Item Sub-item setting Description Sets base settings. Video Format The available settings vary depending on Sets the recording format. the Frequency and Codec settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Frequency Codec Selection options Shooting Custom / Cine EI Sets the shooting mode (page 24). Mode 59.94 XAVC-I 3840×2160P 1920×1080P Project >Rec Format 1920×1080i Sets recording format settings. XAVC-L 3840×2160P Item Sub-item setting Description 1920×1080P 50 Frequency 59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 Selects the system frequency. 1920×1080P 35 Imager Scan FF 6K / S35 4K / FF 2K / S35 2K Sets the combination of imager readout 1920×1080i 50 Mode method (all pixels/pixel binning) and 1920×1080i 35 imager size setting. 1920×1080i 25 Codec XAVC-I / XAVC-L / MPEG HD 422 Sets the recording/playback mode. MPEG 1920×1080i 50 HD422 50 XAVC-I 3840×2160P 1920×1080P 1920×1080i XAVC-L 3840×2160P 1920×1080P 50 1920×1080P 35 1920×1080i 50 1920×1080i 35 1920×1080i 25 MPEG 1920×1080i 50 HD422 29.97 XAVC-I 3840×2160P 1920×1080P XAVC-L 3840×2160P 1920×1080P 50 1920×1080P 35 MPEG 1920×1080P 50 HD422 81 6. Menu Display and Settings: Project Menu Project >Rec Format Project >4K & HD (Sub) Rec Sets recording format settings. Sets 4K & HD (Sub) recording mode settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Video Format 25 XAVC-I 3840×2160P Setting On / Off Turns 4K & HD (Sub) recording on/off. 1920×1080P Project >Proxy Rec XAVC-L 3840×2160P Sets proxy recording mode settings. 1920×1080P 50 1920×1080P 35 Item Sub-item setting Description MPEG 1920×1080P 50 Setting On / Off Turns proxy recording mode on/off. HD422 Proxy Format 1920×1080(9Mbps) / 1280×720(9Mbps) / Sets the picture size for the proxy file. 23.98 XAVC-I 3840×2160P 1280×720(6Mbps) / 640×360(3Mbps) When set to 1920×1080(9Mbps) and the 1920×1080P system frequency is 23.98, recording uses progressive scan. For system frequencies XAVC-L 3840×2160P other than 23.98, recording uses 1920×1080P 50 interlaced scan. 1920×1080P 35 For settings other than MPEG 1920×1080P 50 1920×1080(9Mbps), recording always HD422 uses progressive scan, regardless of the system frequency. Project >Cine EI Setting Sets Cine EI mode settings. Audio CH1/CH2 / CH3/CH4 Selects the audio channel to record to Channel proxy data. Item Sub-item setting Description Color Gamut S-Gamut3/SLog3 / S-Gamut3.Cine/SLog3 Sets the color space in Cine EI mode. Project >Interval Rec S-Gamut3/SLog3: Sets interval recording mode settings (page 42). Sets the color space in Cine EI mode Item Sub-item setting Description to S-Gamut3. Setting On / Off Turns the interval recording mode on/off. S-Gamut3.Cine/SLog3: (Setting this mode to On will set all other Sets the color space in Cine EI mode special modes to Off.) to S-Gamut3.Cine. Interval Time 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 15 / Sets the interval between recordings in Project >Simul Rec 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 (sec) Interval Rec recording mode (when Sets simultaneous recording mode settings (page 44). 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 15 / Interval Rec is set to On). Item Sub-item setting Description 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 (min) 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 6 / 12 / 24 (hour) Setting On / Off Turns the simultaneous recording function on/off and sets the recording Number of 1frame / 2frames / 3frames / 6frames / Sets the number of frames to record per destination media. Frames 9frames / 12frames take in Interval Rec recording mode The available settings vary depending on (when Interval Rec is set to On). Rec Button Rec Button:[SlotA SlotB] Handle Rec Assigns the record buttons used to the frame frequency of the selected video Set Button:[SlotA SlotB] / Rec Button:[SlotA] control each recording media. format. Handle Rec Button:[SlotB] / Rec 50P/59.94P: Button:[SlotB] Handle Rec Button:[SlotA] 2frames / 6frames / 12frames 23.98P/25P/29.97P/50i/59.94i: 1frame / 3frames / 6frames / 9frames 82 6. Menu Display and Settings: Project Menu Project >Interval Rec Project >Assignable Button Sets interval recording mode settings (page 42). Sets function assignments to assignable buttons. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Pre-Lighting Off / 2sec / 5sec / 10sec Sets the number of seconds that the <1> to <10>, Off / Base ISO/Sensitivity / AGC / Push Assigns functions to assignable buttons. video light turns on before recording Focus Hold AGC / ND Filter Position / Auto ND Filter / Base ISO/Sensitivity: starts in Interval Rec recording mode. Button Push Auto ND / Auto Iris / Push Auto Iris / Switches the base sensitivity of the Auto Shutter / Auto Exposure Level / image sensor. [Tip] Available only when using the HVL-LBPC Backlight / Spotlight / Preset White Select AGC: (option). / ATW / ATW Hold / Focus Setting / Focus Turns the AGC function on/off. Area / Focus Area(AF-S) / Face Detection Push AGC: Project >Picture Cache Rec AF / Push AF Mode / Push AF/Push MF / Enables the AGC function while the Sets picture cache recording mode settings (page 43). Focus Hold / Focus Magnifier x3/x6 / button is pressed. Item Sub-item setting Description Focus Magnifier x3 / Focus Magnifier x6 / ND Filter Position: S&Q Motion / High/Low Key / Flash Band Switches ND filters. Setting On / Off Turns the picture cache recording Auto ND Filter: function on/off. Reduce / SteadyShot / Rec / Picture Cache Rec / Clip Continuous Rec / Rec Review / Turns the auto ND filter function on/ Cache Rec Settings vary according to the recording Sets the time for accumulation of images Last Clip Del. / Shot Mark1 / Shot Mark2 / off. Time format setting. in picture cache memory (picture cache Clip Flag OK / Clip Flag NG / Clip Flag Keep Push Auto ND: recording time). / Color Bars / Tally [Front] / DURATION/ Enables the auto ND filter function Project >SDI/HDMI Rec Control TC/U-BIT / Display / Lens Info / Video while the button is pressed. Sets SDI/HDMI recording control settings. Signal Monitor / Marker / VF Adjust / VF Auto Iris: Mode / Gamma Display Assist / Peaking / Turns the iris function on/off. Item Sub-item setting Description Zebra / Thumbnail / Handle Zoom / NFC / Push Auto Iris: Setting Off / SDI/HDMI Remote I/F / Parallel Rec Sets recording start/stop control of an Network Client Mode / Auto Upload (Proxy) Enables the auto iris function while external device via the SDI/HDMI output / Streaming / Direct Menu / User Menu / the button is pressed. signal. Menu Auto Shutter: Off: Turns the auto shutter function on/ Do not use remote control. off. SDI/HDMI Remote I/F: Auto Exposure Level: Record stop/start control of an Displays/exits the Auto Exposure external connected device, when Level direct menu. there is no media inserted in the Backlight: camcorder. Not synchronized with Switches between Backlight and frame accuracy to camcorder media. Standard. Parallel Rec: Spotlight: Record stop/start control of an Switches between Spotlight and external connected device, when Standard. media is inserted in the camcorder. Preset White Select: Synchronized with frame accuracy to Switches the white balance preset camcorder media. mode value. ATW: Turns the ATW function on/off. ATW Hold: Pauses ATW function operation. Focus Setting: Sets the focus area. 83 6. Menu Display and Settings: Project Menu Project >Assignable Button Project >Assignable Button Sets function assignments to assignable buttons. Sets function assignments to assignable buttons. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description <1> to <10>, Focus Area: <1> to <10>, Shot Mark1: Focus Hold Sets the focus area for AF and push Focus Hold Executes the Add Shot Mark1 Button AF. Button function. Focus Area(AF-S): Shot Mark2: Sets the focus area for push AF Executes the Add Shot Mark2 (AF-S). function. Face Detection AF: Clip Flag OK: Switches the face detection AF Executes the Add OK function. settings. Press twice to execute Delete Clip Push AF Mode: Flag. Switches the Push AF mode setting. Clip Flag NG: Push AF/Push MF: Executes the Add NG function. In MF focus mode, activates AF while Press twice to execute Delete Clip the button is pressed. Flag. In AF focus mode, activates MF while Clip Flag Keep: the button is pressed. Executes the Add Keep function. Focus Hold: Press twice to execute Delete Clip In AF focus mode, focus is fixed while Flag. the button is pressed. Color Bars: Focus Magnifier x3/x6: Turns the color bars on/off. Focus Magnifier x3: Tally [Front]: Focus Magnifier x6: Turns the recording/tally lamp light/ Turns the focus magnifier function flashing function on/off. on/off. DURATION/TC/U-BIT: S&Q Motion: Switches between Time Code, Users Turns Slow & Quick Motion on/off. Bit, and Duration. Sets the recording frame rate if Display: pressed and held. Turns the screen indicators on/off. SteadyShot: Lens Info: Switches between Active, Standard, Switches the depth-of-field indicator. and Off. Video Signal Monitor: Rec: Switches the video signal monitor Starts/stops recording. (such as a waveform monitor). Picture Cache Rec: Marker: Turns picture cache recording mode Turns the marker function on/off. on/off. VF Adjust: Rec Review: Displays the level bars for adjusting Turns the Rec Review function on/off. the brightness of the viewfinder Last Clip Del.: screen. Executes the last clip delete (for VF Mode: retake) function. Switches the viewfinder display between color and B&W. 84 6. Menu Display and Settings: Project Menu Project >Assignable Button Project >Multi Function Dial Sets function assignments to assignable buttons. Assigns functions to the multi-function dial. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description <1> to <10>, Gamma Display Assist: Default Off / IRIS / ISO/Gain/EI / Audio Input Level Assigns the default function to the Focus Hold Switches the gamma display assist Function multi-function dial. Button function. IRIS: Peaking: Adjusts the iris. Turns the peaking function on/off. ISO/Gain/EI: Zebra: Adjusts the gain or EI. Turns the Zebra function on/off. Audio Input Level: Thumbnail: Adjusts the audio recording level. Displays/exits the thumbnail screen. Handle Zoom: Project >User File Switches the handle zoom operation. Sets settings related to user file operations. NFC: Item Sub-item setting Description Executes the NFC function. Load Utility Execute / Cancel Loads user file settings from an SD card. Network Client Mode: SD/MS Execute: Execute function. Turns network client mode on/off. Save Utility Execute / Cancel Saves user file settings to an SD card. Auto Upload (Proxy): SD/MS Execute: Execute function. Turns proxy file auto transfer on/off. Direct Menu: File ID Displays a screen for displaying/editing Displays/exits the direct menu. the file ID of user files. User Menu: Load On / Off Sets whether to load User menu Displays/exits the User menu. Customize customized information when Load Menu: Data Utility SD/MS is executed. Displays/exits the setup menu. Load White On / Off Sets whether to load white balance Project >Assignable Dial Data information when Load Utility SD/MS is Sets function assignments for assignable dial and sets rotation direction. executed. Item Sub-item setting Description Project >All File Assignable Off / ISO/Gain/EI / ND Filter / IRIS / Audio Assigns functions to the assignable dial. Sets settings related to ALL files. Dial Input Level ISO/Gain/EI: Item Sub-item setting Description Adjusts the gain or EI. Load Utility Execute / Cancel Loads an ALL file. ND Filter: SD/MS Execute: Execute function. Adjusts the ND filter. IRIS: Save Utility Execute / Cancel Saves an ALL file. Adjusts the iris. SD/MS Execute: Execute function. Audio Input Level: File ID Assigns a name to the file. Adjusts the audio recording level. Load Network On / Off Sets whether to load Network menu Assignable Normal / Opposite Sets the direction of rotation of the Data settings information when Load Utility Dial Direction assignable dial. SD/MS is executed. Normal: Turn in normal direction. Opposite: Turn in opposite direction. 85 6. Menu Display and Settings: Project Menu Project >Planning Metadata Project >Planning Metadata Sets settings related to planning metadata operations. Sets settings related to planning metadata operations. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Load Execute / Cancel Loads planning metadata from the Properties Execute / Cancel Select Execute to display the properties Media(A) or memory card in slot A or B. of the planning metadata loaded in the Load Select Execute to display the list of the memory of the camcorder. Media(B) planning metadata files stored on the File Name: memory card in slot A or B. Select a file File name using Load and then select Execute to Assign ID: load the file. Assigned ID Created: [Notes] Time and date the file was created ˎˎ The file list displays up to 64 files. Even if the total number of planning metadata files is Modified: 64 or less, all of the planning metadata files Time and date of most recent file may not appear if the directory where they modification are located in the memory card (XDROOT/ Modified by: General/Sony/Planning) contains 512 or Name of person who modified the more files. file ˎˎ After you start loading, do not remove the memory card until the completion message Title1: is displayed. Title1 specified in file (clip name in ASCII format) Title2: Title2 specified in file (clip name in UTF-8 format) Material Group: Number of material groups (groups of clips recorded using the same planning metadata) Shot Mark0 to 9: Names defined for shot marks 0 to 9 Clear Execute / Cancel Select Execute to clear the planning Memory metadata loaded in the memory of the camcorder. Clip Name Title1(ASCII) / Title2(UTF-8) Sets the display mode of the clip name Display specified in planning metadata. 86 6. Menu Display and Settings Paint Menu This section describes the function and settings of each menu item. Paint >Gamma Factory default settings are shown in bold (for example, 18dB). Sets gamma correction settings. Paint >Black Item Sub-item setting Description Sets black settings. Gamma When Gamma Category is set to STD: Selects the gamma table used for Select STD1 DVW / STD2 ×4.5 / STD3 ×3.5 / gamma correction. Item Sub-item setting Description STD4 240M / STD5 R709 / STD6 ×5.0 See the table below for details about Master Black –99.0 to +99.0 (±0.0) Sets the master black level. When Gamma Category is set to HG: hypergamma and S-Log3. R Black –99.0 to +99.0 (±0.0) Sets the R black level. HG1 3250G36 / HG2 4600G30 / Name Dynamic White 18% gray HG3 3259G40 / HG4 4609G33 / B Black –99.0 to +99.0 (±0.0) Sets the B black level. range limit card video HG7 8009G40 / HG8 8009G33 output (20% Paint >Gamma When Gamma Category is set to S-Log3: video input) Sets gamma correction settings. S-Log3 HG1 3250G36 325% 100% 36% Item Sub-item setting Description When Gamma Category is set to Original: S-Cinetone HG2 4600G30 460% 100% 30% Setting On / Off Turns the gamma correction function on/ off. HG3 3259G40 325% 109% 40% Step Gamma 0.35 to 0.45 to 0.90 Sets a gamma correction value in 0.05 HG4 4609G33 460% 109% 33% steps. HG7 8009G40 800% 109% 40% Master –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the master gamma level. HG8 8009G33 800% 109% 33% Gamma S-Log3 1300% – 41% R Gamma –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the R gamma level. G Gamma –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the G gamma level. Paint >Black Gamma Sets black gamma correction settings. B Gamma –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the B gamma level. Item Sub-item setting Description Gamma Original / STD / HG / S-Log3 Selects original gamma (Original), Setting On / Off Turns the black gamma correction Category standard gamma (STD), hypergamma function on/off. (HG), or S-Log3. (Enabled when Gamma >Gamma Category is set to STD) [Note] The Black Gamma and Knee >Knee Saturation functions cannot be used at the same time. Range Low / L.Mid / H.Mid Selects the effective range of the black gamma correction. Master Black –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the master black gamma level. Gamma 87 6. Menu Display and Settings: Paint Menu Paint >Knee Paint >Detail(QFHD) Sets knee correction settings. Sets detail (QFHD) adjustment settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Setting On / Off Turns the knee correction function on/ Crispening –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the crispening level. off. Frequency –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the center frequency of the detail (Enabled when Gamma >Gamma (detail thickness). Category is set to STD) The detail is thinner the higher the center Auto Knee On / Off Turns the auto knee correction function frequency, and thicker the lower the on/off. center frequency. Point 75% to 109% (90%) Sets the knee point. Knee On / Off Turns the knee aperture correction Slope –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the knee slope. Aperture function on/off. Knee On / Off Enables/disables knee saturation Knee –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the knee aperture level. Saturation adjustment (adjusts coloring above the Aperture knee point). Level White Limit –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the white-side detail limiter. [Note] The Black Gamma and Knee >Knee Saturation Black Limit –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the black-side detail limiter. functions cannot be used at the same time. V Detail NAM / Y / G / G+R Sets the signal source for creating the V Knee –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the level for adjusting the coloring Creation detail to NAM (G or R, whichever is Saturation above the knee point (knee saturation). higher), Y, G, or G+R. Level Paint >Detail(HD) Paint >White Clip Sets detail (HD) adjustment settings. Sets white clip adjustment settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Setting On / Off Turns the detail adjustment function on/ Setting On / Off Turns the white clip adjustment function off. on/off. Level –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the detail level. (Enabled when Gamma >Gamma Category is set to STD) H/V Ratio –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the mix ratio between the H detail level and the V detail level. [Note] The setting is reset to On when the camcorder Crispening –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the crispening level. is turned off. To set to Off permanently, set Frequency –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the center frequency of the detail Level to 109%. (detail thickness). Level 90.0% to 109.0% Sets the white clip level. The detail is thinner the higher the center frequency, and thicker the lower the Paint >Detail(QFHD) center frequency. Sets detail (QFHD) adjustment settings. Knee On / Off Turns the knee aperture correction Item Sub-item setting Description Aperture function on/off. Setting On / Off Turns the detail adjustment function on/ Knee –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the knee aperture level. off. Aperture Level –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the detail level. Level H/V Ratio –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the mix ratio between the H detail White Limit –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the white-side detail limiter. level and the V detail level. 88 6. Menu Display and Settings: Paint Menu Paint >Detail(HD) Paint >Matrix Sets detail (HD) adjustment settings. Sets matrix correction settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Black Limit –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the black-side detail limiter. Setting On / Off Turns the matrix correction function on/ off. V Detail NAM / Y / G / G+R Sets the signal source for creating the V Creation detail to NAM (G or R, whichever is Adaptive On / Off Turns the adaptive matrix function on/ higher), Y, G, or G+R. Matrix off. Preset Matrix On / Off Turns the preset matrix function on/off. Paint >Skin Detail Sets skin detail correction settings. Preset Select S-Cinetone / Standard / FL Light / Selects a preset matrix. Cinema / BT.709 / BT.2020 Item Sub-item setting Description User Matrix On / Off Turns the user matrix correction function Setting On / Off Turns the skin detail correction function on/off. on/off. User Matrix –99 to +99 (±0) Adjusts the color saturation of the entire Area Execute / Cancel Detects the color used for skin detail Level image. Detection correction. Execute: Execute function. User Matrix –99 to +99 (±0) Adjusts the color tone (phase) of the Phase entire image. Area On / Off Turns the function that displays zebra in Indication areas of the color used for skin detail User Matrix –99 to +99 (±0) Sets a user-defined R-G user matrix. correction on/off. R-G User Matrix –99 to +99 (±0) Sets a user-defined R-B user matrix. Level –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the skin detail level. R-B Saturation –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the saturation of the color targeted User Matrix –99 to +99 (±0) Sets a user-defined G-R user matrix. for skin detail correction. G-R Hue 0 to 359 Sets the hue of the color targeted for skin User Matrix –99 to +99 (±0) Sets a user-defined G-B user matrix. detail correction. G-B Width 0 to 90 (40) Sets the range for the hue of the color User Matrix –99 to +99 (±0) Sets a user-defined B-R user matrix. targeted for skin detail correction. B-R Paint >Aperture User Matrix –99 to +99 (±0) Sets a user-defined B-G user matrix. Sets aperture correction settings. B-G Item Sub-item setting Description Paint >Multi Matrix Setting On / Off Enables/disables aperture correction Sets multi matrix correction settings. (processing that improves resolution by Item Sub-item setting Description adding a high-frequency aperture signal to the video signal to correct Setting On / Off Turns the multi matrix correction function deterioration due to high-frequency on/off. characteristics). Area On / Off Turns the area indication function on/off. Level –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the aperture correction level. Indication Color Execute / Cancel Detects the color used for multi matrix Detection correction. Reset Execute / Cancel Resets the hue and saturation of each axis color to the default values. 89 6. Menu Display and Settings: Paint Menu Paint >Multi Matrix Sets multi matrix correction settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Axis B / B+ / MG– / MG / MG+ / R / R+ / YL– / Selects the axis. YL / YL+ / G– / G / G+ / CY / CY+ / B– Hue –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the hue of the color used for multi matrix correction. Saturation –99 to +99 (±0) Sets the saturation of the color used for multi matrix correction. Paint >Scene File Sets settings related to scene files. Item Sub-item setting Description Recall Loads a scene file from internal memory. Internal Memory Store Internal Execute / Cancel Saves a scene file in internal memory. Memory Execute: Execute function. Load Utility Execute / Cancel Loads a scene file from an SD card. SD/MS Execute: Execute function. Save Utility Execute / Cancel Saves a scene file to an SD card. SD/MS Execute: Execute function. File ID Assigns a name to the file. Scene White On / Off Sets whether to apply the white balance Data data when loading scene files. 90 6. Menu Display and Settings TC/Media Menu This section describes the function and settings of each menu item. TC/Media >HDMI TC Out Factory default settings are shown in bold (for example, 18dB). Sets settings related to timecode output when using HDMI. TC/Media >Timecode Item Sub-item setting Description Sets timecode settings. Setting On / Off Sets whether to output the timecode to Item Sub-item setting Description devices for other purposes, using HDMI. Mode Preset / Regen / Clock Sets the timecode running mode. TC/Media >Clip Name Format Preset: Sets settings related to clip naming and deletion. Starts running from a preset value. Item Sub-item setting Description Regen: Starts running from the timecode of Auto Naming Title / Plan Selects the clip naming format. the end of the previous clip. Title: Clock: Sets naming specified by Title Prefix. Uses the internal clock as the Plan: timecode. Uses a clip name specified in planning metadata, if available. If no Run Rec Run / Free Run Rec Run: Runs only when recording. name is specified in planning Free Run: Always running, regardless of metadata, the name specified by Title camcorder operation. Prefix is used. Setting Sets the timecode to an arbitrary value. SET: Set the value. Reset Execute / Cancel Resets the timecode to 00:00:00:00. Execute: Execute function. TC Format DF / NDF Sets the timecode format. DF: Drop Frame NDF: Non-Drop Frame TC/Media >TC Display Sets time data display settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Display Select Timecode / Users Bit / Duration Switches the time data display. TC/Media >Users Bit Sets settings related to user bits. Item Sub-item setting Description Mode Fix / Time Sets the user bit mode. Fix: Uses an arbitrary fixed value in user bits. Time: Uses the current time in user bits. Setting Sets the user bits to an arbitrary value. 91 6. Menu Display and Settings: TC/Media Menu TC/Media >Clip Name Format TC/Media >Update Media Sets settings related to clip naming and deletion. Updates the management file on memory cards. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Title Prefix nnn_ (nnn is the last 3 digits of the serial Sets the title part (4 to 46 characters) of Media(A) Execute / Cancel Updates the management file on the number) the clip name. XQD memory card in slot A. (Max. 7-digit display) Opens a character string entry screen. Execute: Execute function. Media(B) Execute / Cancel Updates the management file on the Structure of the character string entry XQD memory card in slot B. screen Execute: Execute function. Character selection area (3 lines): TC/Media >Format Media Selects the characters to insert at the Initializes memory cards. cursor position of the Title Prefix area. Item Sub-item setting Description !#$%()+.-.;=@[ ]^_~0123456789 Media(A) Execute / Cancel Initializes the XQD memory card in slot A. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Execute: Execute function. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Media(B) Execute / Cancel Initializes the XQD memory card in slot B. Cursor operation area (1 line): Execute: Execute function. Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position. Utility SD/MS Execute / Cancel Initializes the UTILITY SD card. : Moves the cursor to the left. Execute: Execute function. : Moves the cursor to the right. BS: Deletes the character to the left of the cursor position. Title Prefix area (1 line): Area for entering the title. To set the title 1. Select the character to insert at the cursor position in the Title Prefix area from the character selection area using the arrow buttons, and press the SET button. (The selected character is inserted, and the cursor moves to the right.) 2. Repeat step 1 to set the title. (Use BS as required.) 3. After setting the title, select Done to close the character string entry screen. Number Set When Auto Naming is set to Title: Sets the 4-digit number suffix of the clip 0001 to 9999 name. When Auto Naming is set to Plan: Sets a 5-digit number if using a planning 00001 to 99999 metadata file. 92 6. Menu Display and Settings Monitoring Menu This section describes the function and settings of each menu item. Monitoring >Display On/Off Factory default settings are shown in bold (for example, 18dB). Sets display item settings. Monitoring >Output On/Off Item Sub-item setting Description Sets video output settings. Network On / Off Selects the items to display in the Item Sub-item setting Description Status viewfinder. File Transfer On / Off SDI1 On / Off Turns SDI1 output on/off. Status SDI2 On / Off Turns SDI2 output on/off. Rec/Play On / Off HDMI On / Off Turns HDMI output on/off. Status Monitoring >Output Format Tally On / Off Sets output format settings. NCM/ On / Off Item Sub-item setting Description Streaming Status SDI1 For details about settings, see “Output Sets the SDI and HDMI output resolution. Formats and Limitations” (page 115). Battery On / Off SDI2 [Note] Remain HDMI The Output Format setting may not be configurable in Picture Cache Rec mode. If this Focus Mode On / Off REF occurs, temporarily set Picture Cache Rec to Off, and then change the setting. Focus On / Off Position Monitoring >Output Display Focus Area On / Off Sets output signal settings. Indicator Item Sub-item setting Description Focus Area On / Off Setting On / Off Selects whether to superimpose menus Ind.(AF-S) and status on the SDI output signal and Face On / Off HDMI output signal. Detection SDI1 Settings vary depending on the Output Displays whether the menu and status Frame Format setting. For details, see “Output information is embedded in the SDI1 Lens Info On / Off Formats and Limitations” (page 115). output signal. Imager Scan On / Off SDI2 Displays whether the menu and status Mode information is embedded in the SDI2 Rec Format On / Off output signal. Frame Rate On / Off HDMI Displays whether the menu and status information is embedded in the HDMI Zoom On / Off output signal. Position UWP RF Level On / Off GPS On / Off SteadyShot On / Off Gamma/LUT On / Off 93 6. Menu Display and Settings: Monitoring Menu Monitoring >Display On/Off Monitoring >Marker Sets display item settings. Sets marker display settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description SDI/HDMI On / Off Setting On / Off Turns the display of all markers on/off. Rec Control Color White / Yellow / Cyan / Green / Magenta / Selects the marker signal color. Gamma On / Off Red / Blue Display Assist Center 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / Off Selects the center marker. Proxy Status On / Off Marker Base ISO/ On / Off Safety Zone On / Off Turns the safety zone marker on/off. Sensitivity Safety Area 80% / 90% / 92.5% / 95% Selects the size of the safety zone marker Media Status On / Off (as a percentage of total screen size). Video Signal Off / Waveform / Vector / Histogram Aspect Line / Mask / Off Selects the type of aspect marker. Monitor Marker Clip Name On / Off Aspect Mask 0 to 15 (12) Sets the level of the video signal outside White On / Off the marker. Balance Aspect Safety On / Off Turns the aspect safety zone marker on/ Scene File On / Off Zone off. Focus On / Off Aspect Safety 80% / 90% / 92.5% / 95% Selects the size of the aspect safety zone Indicator Area marker (as a percentage of total screen size). Auto On / Off Exposure Aspect Select 4:3 / 13:9 / 14:9 / 15:9 / 16:9 / 17:9 / Sets the mode when displaying the Mode 1.66:1 / 1.85:1 / 2.35:1 / 2.39:1 aspect marker. Auto On / Off Guide Frame On / Off Turns the guide frame display on/off. Exposure 100% Marker On / Off Turns the 100% marker on/off. Level User Box On / Off Turns the user box marker display on/off. Timecode On / Off User Box 3 to 479 (240) Sets the user box marker width (distance ND Filter On / Off Width from the center to the left and right Iris On / Off edges). ISO/Gain/EI On / Off User Box 3 to 269 (135) Sets the user box marker height (distance Height from the center to the top and bottom Shutter On / Off edges). Level Gauge On / Off User Box H –476 to +476 (0) Sets the horizontal position of the center Audio Level On / Off Position of the user box marker. Meter User Box V –266 to +266 (0) Sets the vertical position of the center of Video Level On / Off Position the user box marker. Warning Clip Number On / Off Notice On / Off Message 94 6. Menu Display and Settings: Monitoring Menu Monitoring >VF Setting Monitoring >Zebra Sets viewfinder settings. Sets zebra pattern settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Contrast –99 to +99 (±0) Adjusts the contrast (difference between Zebra1 1% to 20% (10%) Sets the Zebra 1 aperture level. light and dark) of the viewfinder image. Aperture Brightness –99 to +99 (±0) Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder Level image. Zebra2 Level 0% to 109% (100%) Sets the Zebra 2 display level. Color Mode Color / B&W Selects the display mode of the viewfinder in E-E/recording mode. Monitoring >Gamma Display Assist Sets gamma display assist settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Setting On / Off Selects the gamma display assist function settings for Custom mode and Cine EI mode. Monitoring >Peaking Sets peaking settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Setting On / Off Turns the peaking function on/off. Type Normal / Color Selects the peaking type. Normal: Normal peaking Color: Color peaking Normal Normal / High Selects the peaking frequency. Peaking Frequency Normal 0 to 99 (50) Sets the normal peaking level. Peaking Level Color B&W / Red / Yellow / Blue Selects the color of the color peaking signal. Color Peaking 0 to 99 (50) Sets the color peaking level. Level Monitoring >Zebra Sets zebra pattern settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Setting On / Off Turns the Zebra function on/off. Zebra Select 1 / 2 / Both Selects the zebra pattern type (Zebra 1, Zebra 2, Both). Zebra1 Level 0% to 107% (70%) Sets the Zebra 1 display level. 95 6. Menu Display and Settings Audio Menu This section describes the function and settings of each menu item. Audio >Audio Input Factory default settings are shown in bold (for example, 18dB). Sets audio input settings. Refer to “Block Diagrams” (page 131). Item Sub-item setting Description Audio >Audio Input CH4 Level Auto / Manual Selects automatic audio input level Sets audio input settings. Control adjustment or manual adjustment for Item Sub-item setting Description recording channel 4. [Note] CH2 EXT INPUT1 / INPUT2 Switches the external input source for If both CH3 Input Select and CH4 Input Select Input Select recording on channel 2. are set to Internal MIC, CH4 is switched to CH3 Input Off / INPUT1 / Internal MIC / Shoe CH1 Switches the input source for recording automatic/manual in conjunction with the CH3 Select on channel 3. Level Control setting. CH4 Input Off / INPUT1 / INPUT2 / Internal MIC / Switches the input source for recording Audio Input 0 to 99 Sets the audio input level. Select Shoe CH2 on channel 4. Level Can be used as the master volume, according to the settings of CH1 Level to INPUT1 MIC –80dB / –70dB / –60dB / –50dB / –40dB / Sets the reference recording level for XLR CH4 Level. Reference –30dB microphone input from INPUT1. Limiter Mode Off / –6dB / –9dB / –12dB / –15dB / –17dB Selects the limiter characteristic for large INPUT2 MIC –80dB / –70dB / –60dB / –50dB / –40dB / Sets the reference recording level for XLR input signals when adjusting the audio Reference –30dB microphone input from INPUT2. input level manually. Line Input / 0dB / –3dB / EBUL Selects the reference input level when +4dB CH1&2 AGC Mono / Stereo Sets the auto level adjustment mode for Reference the INPUT1/INPUT2 switch is set to LINE. Mode recording channel 1 and channel 2. When Reference –20dB / –18dB / –16dB / –12dB / EBUL Selects the recording level of the 1 kHz set to Stereo, the AGC is linked between Level reference tone signal. channels. CH1 Wind On / Off Enables/disables the wind reduction CH3&4 AGC Mono / Stereo Sets the auto level adjustment mode for Filter filter for channel 1 recording. Mode recording channel 3 and channel 4. When CH2 Wind On / Off Enables/disables the wind reduction set to Stereo, the AGC is linked between Filter filter for channel 2 recording. channels. CH3 Wind On / Off Enables/disables the wind reduction AGC Spec –6dB / –9dB / –12dB / –15dB / –17dB Selects the AGC characteristic. Filter filter for channel 3 recording. 1kHz Tone on On / Off Turns the 1 kHz reference tone signal on/ CH4 Wind On / Off Enables/disables the wind reduction Color Bars off when displaying color bars. Filter filter for channel 4 recording. [Note] CH3 Level Auto / Manual Selects automatic audio input level When set to On, the 1 kHz reference tone signal is set for recording on channel 3 and channel 4, Control adjustment or manual adjustment for even if CH3 Input Select and CH4 Input Select recording channel 3. are set to Off. [Note] CH1 Level Input without XLR adaptor Sets the combination of audio input level If both CH3 Input Select and CH4 Input Select Audio Input Level / Side / Level+Side adjustments enabled for recording are set to Internal MIC, CH4 is switched to Input with XLR adaptor (page 40) channel 1. automatic/manual in conjunction with this Audio Input Level / Through setting. [Note] “Side” refers to the AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial on the side of the camcorder. When Level+Side is selected, the audio recording level is determined by the combination of the Audio Input Level and dial settings (page 131). 96 6. Menu Display and Settings: Audio Menu Audio >Audio Input Audio >Audio Output Sets audio input settings. Sets audio output settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description CH2 Level Input without XLR adaptor Sets the combination of audio input level Alarm Level 0 to 7 (4) Adjusts the volume of the alarm. Audio Input Level / Side / Level+Side adjustments enabled for recording HDMI Output CH1/CH2 / CH3/CH4 Sets the combination of audio channels Input with XLR adaptor (page 40) channel 2. CH on the HDMI output. Audio Input Level / Through [Note] “Side” refers to the AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial on the side of the camcorder. When Level+Side is selected, the audio recording level is determined by the combination of the Audio Input Level and dial settings (page 131). CH3 Level Input without XLR adaptor Sets the combination of audio input level Audio Input Level / Side / Level+Side adjustments enabled for recording Input with XLR adaptor (page 40) channel 3. Audio Input Level / Through [Note] “Side” refers to the AUDIO LEVEL (CH3) dial on the side of the camcorder. When Level+Side is selected, the audio recording level is determined by the combination of the Audio Input Level and dial settings (page 132). CH4 Level Input without XLR adaptor Sets the combination of audio input level Audio Input Level / Side / Level+Side adjustments enabled for recording Input with XLR adaptor (page 40) channel 4. Audio Input Level / Through [Note] “Side” refers to the AUDIO LEVEL (CH4) dial on the side of the camcorder. When Level+Side is selected, the audio recording level is determined by the combination of the Audio Input Level and dial settings (page 132). Audio >Audio Output Sets audio output settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Monitor CH CH1/CH2 / CH3/CH4 / MIX ALL / CH1 / Selects the audio channel output to the CH2 / CH3 / CH4 headphone jack and built-in speaker. [Note] If audio for multiple channels is set for simultaneous output, the output level for each channel is reduced for output to prevent clipping. Headphone Mono / Stereo Selects whether the headphone jack Out output is monaural (Mono) or stereo (Stereo). 97 6. Menu Display and Settings Thumbnail Menu This section describes the function and settings of each menu item. Thumbnail >Copy Clip Factory default settings are shown in bold (for example, 18dB). Copies clips. Item Sub-item setting Description Thumbnail Item Sub-item setting Description Select Clip Copies selected clips. All Clips Copies all clips. Display Clip Displays the clip properties screen. Properties Thumbnail >Copy Sub Clip Copies sub-clips. Thumbnail >Set Shot Mark Sets shot mark settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description All Clips Copies all sub-clips recorded in 4K & HD (Sub) recording mode to another media Delete Shot Deletes Shot Mark1. as main clips. Mark1 Delete Shot Deletes Shot Mark2. Thumbnail >Transfer Clip Mark2 Transfers clips. Item Sub-item setting Description Thumbnail >Set Clip Flag Sets clip flag settings. Select Clip Transfers selected clips. Item Sub-item setting Description All Clips Transfers all clips. Add OK Adds an OK flag. [Note] Up to 200 clips can be transferred. Add NG Adds an NG flag. Add KEEP Adds a Keep flag. Thumbnail >Transfer Clip (Proxy) Transfers proxy clips. Delete Clip Deletes all flags. Flag Item Sub-item setting Description Select Clip Transfers proxy clips corresponding to Thumbnail >Lock/Unlock Clip the selected clips. Sets clip protection settings. All Clips Transfers proxy clips corresponding to all Item Sub-item setting Description the clips. Select Clip Selects and locks/unlocks a clip. [Note] Lock All Clips Locks all clips. Up to 200 clips can be transferred. Unlock All Unlocks all clips. Thumbnail >Set Index Picture Clips Sets the index picture of a clip. Thumbnail >Delete Clip Item Sub-item setting Description Deletes clips. Set Index Sets the index picture of a clip. Item Sub-item setting Description Picture Select Clip Deletes the selected clip. All Clips Deletes all clips. 98 6. Menu Display and Settings: Thumbnail Menu Thumbnail >Thumbnail View Sets thumbnail screen display format settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Essence Mark All / Rec Start / Shot Mark1 / Shot Mark2 / Displays thumbnails of frames with Thumbnail Shot Mark3 / Shot Mark4 / Shot Mark5 / essence marks. Shot Mark6 / Shot Mark7 / Shot Mark8 / Shot Mark9 / Shot Mark0 Clip Displays thumbnails of recorded clips. Thumbnail Thumbnail >Filter Clips Sets settings of clips to display. Item Sub-item setting Description OK Display only clips that have an OK flag. NG Display only clips that have an NG flag. KEEP Display only clips that have a Keep flag. None Display only clips that have no flag. All Displays all clips, regardless of whether there are any flags. Thumbnail >Customize View Switches the thumbnail screen view. Item Sub-item setting Description Thumbnail Date Time / Time Code / Duration / Switches the information displayed Caption Sequential Number below thumbnails. 99 6. Menu Display and Settings Technical Menu This section describes the function and settings of each menu item. Technical >Handle Zoom Factory default settings are shown in bold (for example, 18dB). Sets handle zoom settings. Technical >Color Bars Item Sub-item setting Description Sets color bar settings. Setting Off / Low / High / Variable Sets the speed of the handle zoom. Item Sub-item setting Description High 1 to 8 (8) Sets the zoom speed of the handle zoom lever when High handle zoom speed is Setting On / Off Turns the color bars on/off. selected. Type ARIB / 100% / 75% / SMPTE Selects the color bar type. Low 1 to 8 (3) Sets the zoom speed of the handle zoom Technical >Test Saw lever when Low handle zoom speed is Sets test signal settings. selected. Item Sub-item setting Description [Note] Uneven zooming may occur when the zoom Test Saw On / Off Turns the test signal on/off. speed is set to a low value. Technical >ND Dial Technical >GPS Sets settings related to ND VARIABLE dial operations. Sets GPS settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description CLEAR with On / Off Sets whether to enable ND status GPS On / Off Turns the GPS function on/off. Dial switching (CLEAR On) by ND VARIABLE dial operation. [Note] The GPS module is built into the handle. Technical >Tally Technical >Menu Settings Sets recording/tally lamp settings. Sets settings related to the menu. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Front On / Off Turns the recording/tally lamp (Front) on/ User Menu On / Off Sets whether to display the User menu off. Only only (On) or display the menu list (Off) Rear On / Off Turns the recording/tally lamp (Rear) on/ when the camcorder displays the menu. off. User Menu On / Off Sets whether to lock the menu display, Technical >HOLD Switch Setting with Lock showing the User menu only. Sets hold switch settings. [Note] Item Sub-item setting Description In normal menu display operation, this item is not displayed. For details about menu display with Rec On / Off Sets whether to lock the recording operation, see page 67. Button button. Technical >Fan Control with Hand On / Off Sets whether to lock operation of the grip Sets fan control mode settings. Grip Remote remote control. Item Sub-item setting Description Technical >Rec Review Setting Auto / Minimum / Off in Rec Sets the control mode of the camcorder Sets recording review settings. fan. Item Sub-item setting Description [Note] Setting 3sec / 10sec / Clip Selects the time for playback of clips just Even when Off in Rec is selected, the fan will recorded for recording review. operate if the internal temperature of the camcorder rises above a certain value. 100 6. Menu Display and Settings: Technical Menu Technical >Lens Technical >APR Sets settings related to lenses. Executes APR. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Zoom Ring Left(W)/Right(T) / Right(W)/Left(T) Sets the direction of zoom ring operation. APR Execute / Cancel Runs APR (Automatic Pixel Restoration) Direction for image sensor auto adjustment. [Note] Enabled only when using an E-mount lens that Execute: Execute function. supports zoom ring direction switching. [Note] Shading Auto / Off Turns automatic shading compensation Always attach the lens cap before running APR. Compensation on/off. Technical >Camera Battery Alarm Chroma Auto / Off Turns automatic chromatic aberration Sets battery low-voltage alarm settings. Aberration compensation on/off. Item Sub-item setting Description Comp. Low Battery 5% / 10% / 15% / … / 45% / 50% Sets the remaining battery level to Distortion Auto / Off Turns automatic distortion compensation display a battery low-voltage alarm (5% Comp. on/off. increments). [Note] Battery 3% to 7% Sets the remaining battery level to Distortion compensation is not applied when Imager Scan Mode is set to S35. Empty display a battery empty alarm. Distance Meter / Feet Sets the display units for lens information Technical >Camera DC IN Alarm Display and focus position. Sets input voltage alarm settings. Zoom Focal Length / Number / Bar Sets the display format for the zoom Item Sub-item setting Description Position position. DC Low 16.0V to 19.0V (16.5V) Sets the voltage to display a DC IN low Display Voltage1 input voltage alarm. Technical >Video Light Set DC Low 15.5V to 18.5V Sets the voltage to display a DC IN Sets the video light lighting method. Available only when using the HVL-LBPC (option). Voltage2 insufficient input voltage alarm. Item Sub-item setting Description Technical >Ext. Unit Battery Alarm Video Light Power Link / Rec Link / Rec Link + Stby Sets the lighting control method for the Sets XDCA-FX9 battery settings. Set video light attached to the multi- Item Sub-item setting Description interface shoe. Power Link: Near End:Info 5% to 100% Sets the remaining battery level to Turns the video light on/off when the Battery display a Info-Lithium battery low- camcorder is turned on/off. voltage alarm (5% increments). Rec Link: End:Info 0% to 5% Sets the remaining battery level to Turns the video light on/off when the Battery display a Info-Lithium battery end alarm camcorder starts/stops recording. and to stop media access. Rec Link + Stby: Near 11.5V to 17.0V Sets the remaining battery level to Turns the video light on/standby End:Sony display a battery low-voltage alarm for a when the camcorder starts/stops Battery non Info-Lithium battery. recording. End:Sony 11.0V to 14.0V Sets the remaining battery level to Battery display a battery end alarm for a non Info-Lithium battery and to stop media access. 101 6. Menu Display and Settings: Technical Menu Technical >Ext. Unit Battery Alarm Sets XDCA-FX9 battery settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Near 11.5V to 17.0V (11.8V) Sets the remaining battery level to End:Other display a battery low-voltage alarm for Battery an Anton/Bauer battery. End:Other 11.0V to 14.0V Sets the remaining battery level to Battery display a battery end alarm for an Anton/ Bauer battery and to stop media access. Detected Displays the type of power source Battery connected to the XDCA-FX9. If a battery is connected to the XDCA-FX9, “Info Battery,” “Sony Battery,” or “Other Battery” is displayed. If a DC source is connected, “DC IN” is displayed. If powered by a battery or DC source connected to the camcorder, “---” is displayed. Technical >Ext. Unit DC IN Alarm Sets XDCA-FX9 input voltage alarm settings. Item Sub-item setting Description DC Low 11.5V to 17.0V Sets the voltage to display a DC IN low Voltage1 input voltage alarm. DC Low 11.0V to 14.0V Sets the voltage to display a DC IN Voltage2 insufficient input voltage alarm. 102 6. Menu Display and Settings Network Menu This section describes the function and settings of each menu item. Network >ST Mode Settings Factory default settings are shown in bold (for example, 18dB). Sets settings related to station mode connections. Network >Access Authentication Item Sub-item setting Description Sets settings related to authentication. Camera Enable / Disable Sets whether to enable remote control Item Sub-item setting Description Remote from a device connected to the Control camcorder by wireless LAN in station User Name Sets the user name for access mode. authentication. Connected Displays the connected wireless LAN Password Sets the password for access Network network (access point). authentication. SSID Displays the SSID for the access point to Network >Wireless LAN connect. Sets settings related to wireless LAN connections. Security Displays the type of security for the Item Sub-item setting Description access point to connect. Setting Access Point Mode / Station Mode / Off Selects the operation mode of the Password Displays the password for the access wireless LAN connection. point to connect. When Security is set to WEP or WPA: WPS Execute / Cancel Establishes a connection using WPS ******* (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). When Security is set to None: (blank) Execute: Execute function. DHCP Displays whether DHCP is on/off. NFC Execute / Cancel Establishes a connection using NFC (Near Field Communication). IP Address Displays the IP address of the camcorder Execute: Execute function. when DHCP is set to Off. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the wireless Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of the LAN interface of the camcorder. camcorder when DHCP is set to Off. Gateway Displays the default gateway of the Network >AP Mode Settings camcorder when DHCP is set to Off. Sets settings related to access point mode connections. DNS Auto Displays whether DNS acquisition is on/ Item Sub-item setting Description off. Channel Auto(5GHz) / Auto / CH1 / CH2 / CH3 / Sets the wireless LAN channel. Primary DNS Server Displays the primary DNS server of the CH4 / CH5 / CH6 / CH7 / CH8 / CH9 / Auto(5GHz) is available on the PXW-FX9V camcorder when DNS Auto is set to Off. CH10 / CH11 only. Secondary DNS Server Displays the secondary DNS server of the Camera SSID Displays the SSID and password of the camcorder when DNS Auto is set to Off. & Password camcorder. Regenerate Execute / Cancel Creates a new password. Password Execute: Execute function. IP Address Displays the IP address of the camcorder in access point mode. Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of the camcorder in access point mode. 103 6. Menu Display and Settings: Network Menu Network >ST Mode Settings Network >ST Mode Settings Sets settings related to station mode connections. Sets settings related to station mode connections. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Scan Detects wireless LAN networks (access Manual Registers settings for manual connection Networks points) and displays a list. Register to an access point. Select a destination from the list to SSID Enter the SSID for the access point to connect. connect. SSID Displays the SSID for the access point to Security Set the type of security for the access connect. None / WEP / WPA point to connect. Select WPA if the type Security Displays the type of security for the of security of the destination access point access point to connect. is WPA or WPA2. Password Enter the password for the access point Password Enter the password for the access point to connect. to connect. DHCP Turns DHCP on/off. DHCP Turns DHCP on/off. On / Off On / Off IP Address Enter the IP address of the camcorder IP Address Enter the IP address of the camcorder when DHCP is set to Off. when DHCP is set to Off. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the camcorder Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the camcorder when DHCP is set to Off. when DHCP is set to Off. Gateway Enter the default gateway of the Gateway Enter the default gateway of the camcorder when DHCP is set to Off. camcorder when DHCP is set to Off. DNS Auto Turns auto DNS acquisition on/off. DNS Auto Turns auto DNS acquisition on/off. On / Off On / Off Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server of the Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server when DNS camcorder when DNS Auto is set to Off. Auto is set to Off. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server of the Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server when camcorder when DNS Auto is set to Off. DNS Auto is set to Off. 104 6. Menu Display and Settings: Network Menu Network >Wired LAN Network >Modem Sets settings related to wired LAN connections. Sets settings related to modems. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description Setting On / Off Turns the wired LAN function on/off. Setting On / Off Turns the modem connection on/off. Camera Enable / Disable Sets whether to enable remote control Modem1 Displays the device name of modem 1. Remote from a device connected to the Device Name Control camcorder by wired LAN. Modem1 IP Displays the IP address of modem 1. Detail Configures properties of the wired LAN Address Settings connection. Modem1 Displays the subnet mask of modem 1. DHCP Turns DHCP on/off. Subnet Mask On / Off Modem2 Displays the device name of modem 2. IP Address Enter the IP address of the camcorder Device Name when DHCP is set to Off. Modem2 IP Displays the IP address of modem 2. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the camcorder Address when DHCP is set to Off. Modem2 Displays the subnet mask of modem 2. Gateway Enter the default gateway of the Subnet Mask camcorder when DHCP is set to Off. Network >Network Client Mode DNS Auto Turns auto DNS acquisition on/off. Sets settings related to network client mode. On / Off Item Sub-item setting Description Primary DNS Server Enter the primary DNS server when DNS Auto is set to Off. Setting On / Off Starts (On) or stops (Off) network client mode. Secondary DNS Server Enter the secondary DNS server when DNS Auto is set to Off. NCM Settings Selects preset settings (NCM Settings1/ Select NCM Settings2/NCM Settings3) comprising network client mode connection settings configured beforehand. 105 6. Menu Display and Settings: Network Menu Network >Network Client Mode Network >Network Client Mode Sets settings related to network client mode. Sets settings related to network client mode. Item Sub-item setting Description Item Sub-item setting Description NCM Display Name Sets the display name shown in the NCM Streaming Normal / High Sets the streaming quality. Settings1 Settings menu. Quality [Note] CCM Address Sets the address of the destination CCM This setting is also reset when All Reset to connect. >Reset without Network (page 107) in the Host name or IP address Maintenance menu is executed. CCM Port (1 to 65535 (8443)) Sets the port number of the destination Network >File Transfer CCM to connect. Sets settings related to file transfers. User Name Sets the user name for authentication of Item Sub-item setting Description the CCM connection. Auto Upload On / Off Turns proxy file auto transfer on/off. Password Sets the authentication password of the (Proxy) CCM connection. Default Selects the upload server for files. The CCM Certificate Loads a certificate when connecting to Upload server selected here becomes the auto Load / Clear / None CCM or XDCAM air, and clears settings. Server upload destination for proxy files, and CCM Certificate Status Displays the certificate loading status the upload destination for files from the Loaded / Default when connecting to CCM or XDCAM air. thumbnail screen. Displays the display name configured in Camera Control Enables/disables camera control from a Server Settings (NCM) and Server Settings Enable / Disable CCM, when a CCM is connected, or from 1 to 3. XDCAM air. Clear Execute / Cancel Clears completed transfer jobs from the Camera Setting Enables/disables All File operations from Completed list. Always / Onetime / Off a CCM, when a CCM is connected, or from Jobs Execute: Execute function. XDCAM air. Always: Clear All Jobs Execute / Cancel Clears all transfer jobs from the list. Enable All File operations from a CCM Execute: Execute function. or XDCAM air all the time. View Job List Displays the transfer job list. Onetime: Server Displays the display name of the NCM Enable All File operations from a CCM Settings server and the service (CCM). or XDCAM air one time only. (NCM) Off: Display Name Displays the display name of the NCM Disable All File operations from a server. CCM or XDCAM air. Service Displays the service. Reset Resets the settings of NCM Settings to Execute / Cancel the defaults. Execute: Execute function. NCM Same as NCM Settings1. Settings2 NCM Same as NCM Settings1. Settings3 106 6. Menu Display and Settings: Network Menu Network >File Transfer Sets settings related to file transfers. Item Sub-item setting Description Server Display Name Sets the display name shown in the Settings1 transfer destination setup menu. Service Displays the type of server. FTP Host Name Sets the host name of the transfer destination server. Port (1 to 65535 (21)) Sets the port number of the transfer destination server. User Name Sets the user name for authentication of the transfer destination server connection. Password Sets the authentication password of the transfer destination server connection. Passive Mode Turns PASV mode on/off. On / Off Destination Directory Enter the name of the transfer destination directory. Using Secure Protocol Sets whether to use (On) or not use (Off) On / Off secure FTP transfer (FTPS Explicit Mode: FTPES). Root Certificate Loads a root certificate for secure FTP Load / Clear / None transfer and clears settings. Root Certificate Status Displays the root certificate loading Loaded / No Certificate status for secure FTP transfer. Reset Resets the settings of Server Settings to Execute / Cancel the defaults. Execute: Execute function. Server Same as Server Settings1. Settings2 Server Same as Server Settings1. Settings3 Network >Network Reset Resets the network settings. Item Sub-item setting Description Reset Execute / Cancel Resets the network settings. Execute: Execute function. 107 6. Menu Display and Settings Maintenance Menu This section describes the function and settings of each menu item. Maintenance >Hours Meter Factory default settings are shown in bold (for example, 18dB). Displays the accumulated running time. Maintenance >Language Item Sub-item setting Description Sets the display language. Hours Displays the accumulated hours of use Item Sub-item setting Description (System) (cannot be reset). Hours (Reset) Displays the accumulated hours of use Select Sets the display language. (can be reset). SET: Set language. Reset Execute / Cancel Resets the Hours (Reset) display to 0. Maintenance >Clock Set Execute: Execute function. Sets internal clock settings. Maintenance >Version Item Sub-item setting Description Displays version information. Time Zone UTC – 12:00 to UTC + 14:00 Sets the time difference from UTC in Item Sub-item setting Description 30-minute units. Version Vx.xx Displays the software version of the Date Mode YYMMDD / MMDDYY / DDMMYY Selects the display format for dates. Number camcorder. YYMMDD: Year, month, day MMDDYY: Month, day, year Ext. Unit Vx.xx Displays the software version of the DDMMYY: Day, month, year Version XDCA-FX9. Number 12H/24H 12H / 24H Selects the clock display format. 12H: 12-hour mode Version Up Execute / Cancel Updates the camcorder.* 24H: 24-hour mode Execute: Execute function. * This function updates the camcorder Date Sets the current date. software. SET: Set the value. Lens Version Vxx Displays the software version number of Time Sets the current time. Number an E-mount lens. SET: Set the value. Maintenance >All Reset Resets settings to factory defaults. Item Sub-item setting Description Reset Execute / Cancel Resets all settings to their factory defaults. Execute: Execute function. Reset without Execute / Cancel Resets the menu settings, excluding Network Network menu settings, to the factory default state. [Note] Network Client Mode >Streaming Quality (page 105) in the Network menu is reset to the factory default setting. 108 6. Menu Display and Settings Saving and Loading Configuration Data Configuration Data Saving a User File / ALL File Loading a User File / ALL File Saving a Scene File You can save setup menu settings in the Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick” Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick” camcorder internal memory or on SD cards 1 1 media into the UTILITY SD/MS card slot media on which the file is saved into the To save in internal memory and “Memory Stick” media. This allows you (page 8) with the label facing right. UTILITY SD/MS card slot (page 8) with to quickly recall an appropriate set of menu the label facing right. 1 Select Scene File >Store Internal Memory settings for the current situation. >Execute in the Paint menu (page 89). Configuration data is saved in the following 2 For a user file, select User File (page 84) A scene file list screen appears. categories. >Save Utility SD/MS >Execute in the 2 For a user file, select User File (page 84) Project menu. >Load Utility SD/MS >Execute in the If the File ID is set to “Standard” destination, preconfigured standard User files For an ALL file, select All File >Save Utility Project menu. SD/MS (page 84) >Execute in the For an ALL file, select All File >Load Utility settings are saved. User files save the setting items and data of Project menu. SD/MS (page 84) >Execute in the the customizable User menu. A file save destination screen appears. Project menu. Select a save destination. You can save up to 64 files on an SD card or 2 A file list screen appears. The scene file is saved, overwriting any “Memory Stick” media. existing file, in the selected destination. By loading this file into the camcorder 3 Select a “No File” row on the save memory, you can customize the setup of the destination screen. 3 Select a file to load. User menu. Selecting a row with a File ID entry will A confirmation screen appears. 3 Select Execute on the confirmation overwrite the selected file. screen. ALL (all settings) files The File ID is generated automatically, but 4 Select Execute. you can modify it. To save on an SD card or “Memory Stick” ALL files save the configuration data of all [Notes] menus. You can save up to 64 files on an SD ˎˎ The camcorder will reboot automatically after loading media card or “Memory Stick” media. 4 Select Execute on the confirmation configuration data. screen. ˎˎ When All File >Load Network Data in the Project menu [Note] is set to Off, all settings in the ALL file are loaded 1 Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick” Device specific data (shading, output levels, and other except the Network menu settings. media into the UTILITY SD/MS card slot data that requires adjustment for the specific device) is (page 8) with the label facing right. not saved. Scene files 2 Select Scene File >Save Utility SD/MS Scene files save settings for paint items >Execute in the Paint menu (page 89). configured for scenes. You can save up to 5 A scene file save destination screen files in the internal memory of the camcorder, appears. and up to 64 files on an SD card or “Memory Stick” media. 3 Select a “No File” row on the save destination screen. Selecting a row with a File ID entry will overwrite the selected file. The File ID is generated automatically, but you can modify it. 4 Select Execute on the confirmation screen. 109 6. Menu Display and Settings: Saving and Loading Configuration Data Loading a Scene File Changing the File ID 1 For a user file, select User File >File ID in To load from internal memory the Project menu (page 84). For an ALL file, select All File >File ID in the 1 Select Scene File >Recall Internal Memory Project menu (page 84). >Execute in the Paint menu (page 89). For a scene file, select Scene File >File ID A scene file list screen appears. in the Paint menu (page 89). A screen for editing the File ID appears. 2 Select a file to load. A confirmation screen appears. 2 Use the arrow buttons (page 7) or the multi-function dial (page 4) to select a 3 Select Execute. character, then press the SET button (page 7) or multi-function dial. [Tip] Scene files can also be loaded into the camcorder using the direct menu (page 41). 3 Repeat step 2 as required. To load from an SD card or “Memory 4 When finished entering characters, select Stick” media Done. 1 Insert the SD card or “Memory Stick” media on which the scene file is saved into the UTILITY SD/MS card slot (page 8) with the label facing right. 2 Select Scene File >Load Utility SD/MS >Execute in the Paint menu (page 89). A scene file list screen appears. 3 Select a file to load. A confirmation screen appears. 4 Select Execute. 110 7. External Device Connection Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices To display recorded/playback pictures on an the SDI OUT connector. This will synchronize external monitor, select the camcorder output recording on the external device with the signal and use an appropriate cable for the camcorder. monitor to be connected. [Notes] You can also connect recording devices, such ˎˎ If a connected external device does not support a REC as a VTR, and record the output signal from trigger signal, the device cannot be operated. the camcorder. ˎˎ When the record START/STOP button and the handle You can display the same information that record START/STOP are set to control different media, the REC trigger signal is output in accordance with the is visible in the viewfinder, such as status operation of slot A. information and menus, on an external ˎˎ Only the REC trigger signal is output when there is no monitor. Set Output Display (page 92) in the media currently inserted. Monitoring menu to On for the corresponding type of signal to output to the monitor. HDMI OUT Connector (Type A SDI OUT Connector (BNC type) connector) Set the output on/off setting and the output Set the output on/off setting and the output format in the Monitoring menu (page 92). format in the Monitoring menu (page 92). Use a commercially available high-speed Use a commercially available 75 Ω coaxial HDMI cable for connection. cable for connection. [Note] Check that the connection between the camcorder and the external device is grounded before turning the devices on. (It is recommended that the camcorder and external device be turned on after connecting the 75 Ω coaxial cable.) If the external device must be connected to the camcorder while the camcorder is on, connect the 75 Ω coaxial cable to the external device first and then connect it to the camcorder. To start recording on the camcorder and external device simultaneously With SDI signal output enabled, set SDI/ HDMI Rec Control (page 82) >Setting in the Project menu to SDI/HDMI Remote I/F or Parallel Rec to enable output of a REC trigger signal to the external device connected to 111 7. External Device Connection External Synchronization When shooting using multiple camcorder operate properly. If this occurs, the timecode will not units, the camcorders can be synchronized to Locking the Timecode to Other acquire successful lock with the external timecode. If the external timecode source is disconnected, a specific reference signal or timecode via the ˎˎ Devices the timecode may shift by one frame per hour with genlock connector of the camcorders. respect to the reference timecode. Set the unit that supplies the timecode to a To release external lock mode in which the timecode output keeps Synchronizing the Phase of the running (such as Free Run or Clock). Change the Timecode setting in the TC/Media 1 Set Timecode (page 90) in the TC/ menu, or turn the camcorder off. Video Signals (Genlock) Media menu as follows. External synchronization is also released if the Mode: Preset system frequency is changed and when you start recording in a special recording mode Set the IN/OUT select switch (page 8) of Run: Free Run (Slow & Quick Motion or Interval Rec). the camcorder to the IN position, and supply a reference signal to the GENLOCK IN/REF OUT 2 Press the assignable button (page 41) connector (page 8) to enable genlock. assigned with the DURATION/TC/UBIT The reference signals that can be used vary function to display the timecode on the depending on the system frequency of the screen. Synchronizing the Timecode of selected recording format. Another Device with the Timecode System frequency Supported input 3 Check that the IN/OUT select switch of recording reference signals (page 8) is set to the IN position, then of the Camcorder format supply an HD or SD reference video signal 59.94P 1920×1080 59.94i to the GENLOCK IN/REF OUT connector Set the unit that supplies the timecode to a 720×486 59.94i and the reference timecode to the TC IN/ mode in which the timecode output keeps 1280×720 59.94P OUT connector. running (such as Free Run or Clock). 50P 1920×1080 50i 720×576 50i The timecode generator of the camcorder 1 Set the timecode of the camcorder using 1280×720 50P acquires lock with the reference timecode, and Timecode (page 90) in the TC/Media 29.97P 1920×1080 59.94i “EXT-LK” appears on the screen. menu. 720×486 59.94i Once about ten seconds have elapsed after 25P 1920×1080 50i the timecode locks, the external lock state 2 Check that the IN/OUT select switch 720×576 50i is maintained even if the external reference (page 8) is set to the OUT position, 23.98P 1920×1080 47.95i (23.98PsF) timecode source is disconnected. and connect the TC IN/OUT connector 59.94i 1920×1080 59.94i [Notes] and GENLOCK IN/REF OUT connector to 720×486 59.94i ˎˎ Check that the supplied reference timecode and the the timecode input and reference signal reference video signal are in a phase relationship that input, respectively, of the device you want 50i 1920×1080 50i complies with the SMPTE timecode standard. to synchronize. 720×576 50i ˎˎ When operating with external lock, the timecode instantly acquires lock with the external timecode and the external timecode value appears in the [Notes] data display area. However, do not start recording ˎˎ If the reference signal is unstable, genlock cannot be immediately. Wait for a few seconds until the achieved. timecode generator stabilizes before recording. ˎˎ The subcarrier is not synchronized. ˎˎ If the frequency of the reference video signal and the frame frequency on the camcorder are not the same, lock cannot be acquired and the camcorder will not 112 7. External Device Connection Managing/Editing Clips using a Computer Connecting using a USB Cable 4 On Windows, check that the card is added Using a Nonlinear Editing System as a removable disk in the “My Computer” window. On Macintosh, check that a folder called In a nonlinear editing system, editing software Using an XQD card reader (option) “NO NAME” or “Untitled” (editable) is (option) that supports the formats recorded by created on the Desktop. the camcorder is required. Connect an XQD card reader using a USB Use dedicated application software to save cable, and insert a memory card in the slot. [Notes] the clips you want to edit on the HDD of the ˎˎ Do not perform the following operations if the access The memory card is recognized as a computer indicator is lit red. computer beforehand. extension drive. On supported computers, you –– Turning the power off. Disconnecting the power can import clips at high speed using the mass cord storage mode of the camcorder. –– Removing the XQD memory card –– Disconnecting the USB cable Operation is not guaranteed to work on all computers. Using mass storage mode ˎˎ Connect the camcorder using a USB cable, and insert a memory card in XQD card slot A or B. The memory card is recognized as a computer extension drive. 1 Remove the grip remote control from the camcorder, and connect the USB/multi connector (page 4) to the computer using a USB cable. 2 Turn the camcorder POWER switch to the ON position. A message appears on the viewfinder screen asking whether to enable USB connection. [Note] The USB connection confirmation message is not displayed while another confirmation message or progress message is displayed, for example, when formatting or restoring an XQD memory card. The confirmation message is displayed when the formatting or restoring execution ends. The USB confirmation message is also not displayed when the clip properties screen is displayed. The message is displayed when processing ends or when you return to the thumbnail screen. 3 Turn the multi-function dial to select Execute. 113 8. Appendix Usage Precautions On condensation ˎˎWhen operating at a high environmental About the built-in rechargeable battery ˎˎClose to radio or TV transmitters producing temperature strong electromagnetic fields. If the unit is suddenly taken from a cold to ˎˎWhen you have raised the gain (sensitivity) The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable ˎˎIn direct sunlight or close to heaters for a warm location, or if ambient temperature battery for storing the date, time, and other extended periods suddenly rises, moisture may form on the Flicker settings even when the camcorder is turned outer surface of the unit and/or inside of If shooting under lighting produced by off. The built-in rechargeable battery will To prevent electromagnetic interference the unit. This is known as condensation. If fluorescent lights, sodium lamps, mercury- become charged after 24 hours have elapsed from portable communications devices condensation occurs, turn off the unit and vapor lamps, or LEDs, the screen may flicker or if the unit is connected to a power outlet using wait until the condensation clears before colors may vary. the AC adaptor or if a fully charged battery The use of portable telephones and other operating the unit. Operating the unit while pack is attached, regardless of whether the communications devices near this camera can condensation is present may damage the unit. On consumable parts camcorder is turned on/off. The rechargeable result in malfunctions and interference with battery will be fully discharged in about 3 audio and video signals. It is recommended On LCD panels ˎˎThe fan and battery are consumable parts months if the AC adaptor is not connected that the portable communications devices that will need periodic replacement. or the camcorder is used without the battery near this camera be powered off. The LCD panel fitted to this unit is When operating at room temperature, a pack attached. Use your camcorder after manufactured with high precision technology, normal replacement cycle will be about charging the battery. However, even if the Note on laser beams giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 5 years. However, this replacement cycle rechargeable battery is not charged, the 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels represents only a general guideline and camcorder operation will not be affected as Laser beams may damage the CMOS image may be “stuck”, either always off (black), does not imply that the life expectancy of long as you do not need to record the date. sensor. If you shoot a scene that includes always on (red, green, or blue), or flashing. In these parts is guaranteed. For details on a laser beam, be careful not to let the laser addition, over a long period of use, because parts replacement, contact your dealer. Image sensor auto adjustment beam be directed into the lens of the unit. of the physical characteristics of the liquid ˎˎThe life expectancy of the AC adaptor and Specifically, high-power laser beams from crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may appear the electrolytic capacitor is about 5 years If APR has not been executed since a set time medical devices or other devices may cause spontaneously. These problems are not a under normal operating temperatures and has elapsed after setting the time and date, a damage due to reflected light and scattered malfunction. Note that any such problems normal usage (8 hours per day; 25 days per message prompting you to execute APR will light. have no effect on recorded data. month). If usage exceeds the above normal be displayed. usage frequency, the life expectancy may be Security precautions Camera CMOS image sensor reduced correspondingly. Usage and storage locations phenomena ˎˎThe battery terminal of this unit (the ˎˎUse behind a securely designed firewall. connector for battery packs and AC Store in a level, ventilated place. Do not connect the unit to a network adaptors) is a consumable part. Avoid using or storing the unit in the following where there is a possibility of connection to [Note] places. The following phenomena that may occur in images Power may not be supplied to the unit untrusted devices. In excessive heat or cold (operating are specific to image sensors. They do not indicate a properly if the pins of the battery terminal ˎˎ ˎˎIf FTPS is available, use FTPS. Contents, user malfunction. are bent or deformed by shock or vibrations, temperature range: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to names, and passwords are not encrypted or if they become corroded due to 104 °F)) using normal FTP. White flecks prolonged outdoor use. Remember that in summer in warm climates ˎˎSONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES Although the image sensors are produced Periodic inspections are recommended the temperature inside a car with the OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM A FAILURE with high-precision technologies, fine white to keep the unit working properly and to windows closed can easily exceed 50 °C TO IMPLEMENT PROPER SECURITY flecks may be generated on the screen in rare prolong its usable lifetime. Contact a Sony (122 °F). MEASURES ON TRANSMISSION DEVICES, cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc. service or sales representative for more ˎˎIn damp or dusty locations UNAVOIDABLE DATA LEAKS RESULTING This is related to the principle of image information about inspections. ˎˎLocations where the unit may be exposed FROM TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS, OR sensors and is not a malfunction. to rain SECURITY PROBLEMS OF ANY KIND. The white flecks especially tend to be seen in ˎˎLocations subject to violent vibration ˎˎDepending on the operating environment, the following cases: ˎˎNear strong magnetic fields unauthorized third parties on the network 114 8. Appendix: Usage Precautions may be able to access the unit. When connecting the unit to the network, be sure to confirm that the network is protected securely. ˎˎCommunication content may be unknowingly intercepted by unauthorized third parties in the vicinity of the signals. When using wireless LAN communication, implement security measures properly to protect the communication content. ˎˎFrom a safety standpoint, when using the unit connected with the network, it is strongly recommended to change the access limitation settings from the factory preset values (page 102). Specifically, exercise caution when connected to an open network. Also, from a security standpoint, it is recommended that you set a password with a sufficiently long character string that is hard to guess by others, and that you store it safely. ˎˎDo not browse any other website in the Web browser while making settings or after making settings. Since the login status remains in the Web browser, close the Web browser when you complete the settings to prevent unauthorized third parties from using the unit or harmful programs from running. 115 8. Appendix Output Formats and Limitations Factory default settings are shown in bold (for example, 1920×1080P (Level A)). System frequency Video format Output format (Monitoring >Output Format) [Notes] (Rec Format (Rec Format SDI1 SDI2 HDMI ˎˎ The resolution of the output format is limited by the Rec Format >Frequency and Video Format settings in the >Frequency in the >Video Format in Project menu (page 80). Project menu) the Project menu) ˎˎ No playback picture is output if the video output resolution is higher than the resolution of the picture. 23.98 3840×2160P – – 3840×2160P 1920×1080P 1920×1080P 1920×1080P SDI OUT/HDMI OUT Connector Output Formats 1920×1080P 1920×1080P 1920×1080P 1920×1080P System frequency Video format Output format (Monitoring >Output Format) (Rec Format (Rec Format SDI1 SDI2 HDMI >Frequency in the >Video Format in Monitor LUT Limitations Project menu) the Project menu) The Monitor LUT function is available in Cine EI mode when the recording resolution is 59.94 / 50 3840×2160P 3840×2160P – 3840×2160P 3840×2160. 1920×1080P 1920×1080P 1920×1080P When Monitor LUT Setting >Monitor Out in the Shooting menu is set to MLUT On and the image (Level A) (Level A) output resolution is 1920×1080, monitor LUT is applied to the output image. 1920×1080P 1920×1080P – When the image output resolution is 3840×2160, the same image as the recorded image is (Level B) (Level B) output. 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080i (Level A) 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080i (Level B) Output Display Limitations 1920×1080i 1920×1080i 1920×1080i 1920×1080P 1920×1080P 1920×1080P 1920×1080P The menu and status embedding in each output signal (SDI1, SDI2, HDMI) is determined by the (Level A) (Level A) Output Format output resolution and Output Display >Setting setting in the Monitoring menu. 1920×1080P 1920×1080P – Output Output Display Output Display Output Display Output Display (Level B) (Level B) resolution >Setting >SDI1 >SDI2 >HDMI 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080i 4K On On – (output Off) On (Level A) Off Off – (output Off) Off 1920×1080P 1920×1080i 1920×1080i HD On Off On On (Level B) Off Off Off Off 1920×1080i 1920×1080i 1920×1080i 1920×1080i – – 720×480P / 720×576P 29.97 / 25 3840×2160P – – 3840×2160P 1920×1080i(PsF) 1920×1080i(PsF) 1920×1080i(PsF) 1920×1080P 1920×1080i(PsF) 1920×1080i(PsF) 1920×1080i(PsF) 116 8. Appendix Troubleshooting Power Supply Symptom Cause Solution The recorded sound has a The audio level is too low. Adjust the audio recording levels with high noise level. the AUDIO LEVEL (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4) Symptom Cause Solution dials (page 39). When an external microphone is The camcorder does not No battery pack is mounted Mount a battery pack (page 16) or selected, also adjust the INPUT MIC power on. and no power is supplied to connect to AC power using an AC Reference setting under Audio Input in the DC IN connector. adaptor (page 17). the Audio menu (page 95). The battery pack is Replace the battery pack with a fully Clips cannot be played back. The clip is being edited. Clips cannot be played back if you have completely exhausted. charged one (page 16). modified file names or folders, or if the The power supply cuts while The battery pack becomes Replace the battery pack with a fully clip is in use on a computer. This is not operating. exhausted. charged one (page 16). a malfunction. The battery pack becomes The ambient temperature is This is due to the battery characteristics The clip is being recorded on Clips recorded on other devices may exhausted very quickly. very low. and is not a defect. another device. not be played back, or displayed in The battery pack is Recharge the battery pack (page 16). incorrect size. This is not a malfunction. inadequately charged. If the battery pack is soon exhausted even after you charged it fully, it may comes to the end of its life. Replace it with a new one. External Devices Symptom Solution Recording/Playback The computer does not Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, then connect it again recognize the camcorder. securely. Disconnect the USB cable from your computer, reboot your Symptom Cause Solution computer, and follow the steps again in the correct order. Recording does not start The XQD memory card is full. Replace the XQD memory card with one Clips cannot be loaded on the Disconnect the USB cable from the computer, restart the when you press the record having sufficient space. computer. camcorder, and then connect it again. button. The XQD memory card needs Restore the XQD memory card Application software must be installed to load clips on your restoration. (page 27). computer (page 112). Audio recording is not The AUDIO LEVEL (CH1/CH2/ Adjust the audio recording levels with possible. CH3/CH4) dials are set to the the AUDIO LEVEL (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4) minimum level. dials (page 39). The recorded sound is The audio level is too high. Adjust the audio recording levels with distorted. the AUDIO LEVEL (CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4) dials (page 39). 117 8. Appendix: Troubleshooting Wireless LAN Connection When using the ND Filter [Note] Symptom Solution Obstructions and electromagnetic interference between the camcorder and wireless LAN access point or terminal The ND filter does not move. You can move the filter to the Clear position manually using the device, or the ambient environment (such as wall materials) could shorten the communication range or prevent connections altogether. If you experience these problems, check the connection/communication status after moving following procedure. the camcorder to a new location, or bringing the camcorder and access point/terminal device closer together. Symptom Solution 1 Turn the camcorder POWER switch to the off position. A terminal device cannot access ˎˎ Check the wireless LAN connection (IP address, etc.). the camcorder. ˎˎ The communication setting between the access point and client 2 Remove the round cap on the bottom side. may be invalid. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the access point. 3 Insert a screwdriver in the hole and turn it counterclockwise. You cannot log in to the Check the user name and password that you set. ˎˎThe ND filter moves to the Clear position by turning counterclockwise. Continue turning camcorder. until reaching the Clear position. The web remote control does Check the IP address setting. ˎˎUse a screwdriver with ø2.4 mm diameter or smaller. The insertion depth of the screwdriver 3 not appear. is about 3.0 cm (1 /16 in.). Internet Connection Symptom Solution File uploading fails. The user name and password of the server may not be correct. Input the correct user name and password. File uploading is not available. 3G/4G signal conditions may be poor. Move to another location and try again. Screwdriver hole (with cap removed) 4 Set the ND PRESET/VARIABLE switch (page 6) to the PRESET position, and set the ND FILTER POSITION up/down buttons (page 6) to the CLEAR position. [Notes] ˎˎ Do not use the procedure above during normal operation. Only use this procedure if the ND filter will not move. The ND filter may become damaged if this procedure is used during normal operation. ˎˎ After the procedure above is used, consult a Sony service center to have the camcorder repaired. ˎˎ If an error message still appears after performing the procedure above, shooting is still possible. 118 8. Appendix Error/Warning Messages If a warning, caution, or operating condition that requires confirmation occurs on the camcorder, Viewfinder message Warning Recording/ Cause and Solution a message is displayed in the viewfinder, the recording/tally lamp starts flashing, and a warning sound tally lamp sound is emitted. Voltage Low Intermittent Flashing The DC IN voltage is low (level 1). Check the power The warning sound is emitted from the built-in speaker and headphones connected to the source. headphone connector. Insufficient Voltage Continuous High-speed The DC IN voltage is too low (level 2). Recording is flashing disabled. Connect a different power source. Media Near Full Intermittent Flashing The remaining capacity on the XQD memory card Error Messages is getting low. Replace at the earliest convenience. The camcorder will stop operation when the following kind of display occurs. Media Full Continuous High-speed Clips could not be recorded or copied because Viewfinder message Warning Recording/ Cause and Solution flashing there is no remaining capacity on the XQD memory sound tally lamp card. Replace immediately. E + error code Continuous High-speed Indicates an abnormality in the camcorder. flashing Recording stops, even if REC is displayed in the Clips Near Full Intermittent Flashing The number of additional clips that can be viewfinder. recorded on the XQD memory card is getting low. Turn off the camcorder, and check for any problem Replace at the earliest convenience. with connected devices, cables, or media. If the Clips Full Continuous High-speed The maximum number of clips that can be error persists when the camcorder is turned on flashing recorded on the XQD memory card has been again, contact your Sony service representative. reached. (If the camcorder does not turn off when the Recording or copying more clips is not possible. POWER switch is set to OFF, remove the battery or Replace immediately. disconnect the DC IN supply.) Last Clip Recording Intermittent Flashing The clip currently recording is the last clip that can An error display or warning sound may not occur be recorded, as the maximum number of clips has depending on the status of the camcorder. been reached. Prepare a new XQD memory card. Media(A) 1) Near Full Intermittent Flashing When using the Simul Rec function Media(A) 1) Full Continuous High-speed When using the Simul Rec function Warning Messages flashing Media(A) 1) Clips Near Intermittent Flashing When using the Simul Rec function Full Follow the instructions provided if the following display occurs. Media(A) 1) Clips Full Continuous High-speed When using the Simul Rec function Viewfinder message Warning Recording/ Cause and Solution flashing sound tally lamp Media(A) 1) Last Clip Intermittent Flashing When using the Simul Rec function Battery Near End Intermittent Flashing The remaining capacity of the battery pack is Rec getting low. Recharge at the earliest convenience. 1) “(B)” is displayed for the card in slot B. Battery End Continuous High-speed The battery pack is empty. Recording is disabled. flashing Stop operation and replace the battery pack. Temperature High Intermittent Flashing The internal temperature is high. Turn off the camcorder and allow it to cool down before operating it again. 119 8. Appendix: Error/Warning Messages Caution and Operation Messages Display message Cause and Solution Copy All Sub Clips Copying of all sub-clips using Copy All Sub Clips failed NG: Reached Clip Number Limit because of the displayed reason. The following caution and operation messages may appear in the center of the screen. Follow NG: Same File Already Exists ˎˎ The maximum number of clips is reached. the instructions provided to resolve the issue. NG: Not Enough Capacity ˎˎ There is a file with the same name. ˎˎ There is not enough capacity for copying. Display message Cause and Solution Replace the media. Battery Error An error was detected in the battery pack. Please Change Battery Replace with a normal battery pack. The specified address is invalid. The specified address is invalid. Check that the setting is correct. Backup Battery End The remaining capacity of the backup battery is insufficient. Please Change Charge the backup battery. Cannot Use Specified Port Number The specified port number is invalid. Check that the setting is correct. Unknown Media (A) 1) A memory card that has been partitioned or a memory card Please Change containing more clips that can be handled by the camcorder Fan Stopped The built-in fan stopped. was inserted. Avoid use at high temperatures, disconnect the power, and The card cannot be used in the camcorder, and must be contact your Sony service representative. replaced. Invalid setting value was reset: The Clip Naming format setting was reset because an invalid Cannot Use Media (A) 1) A card using a different file system or an unformatted card Media/Clip Naming/Camera Position ALL file was loaded. Unsupported File System was inserted. Please save All File again Configure the desired format settings, and try to save the ALL The card cannot be used in the camcorder, and must be file again. replaced or formatted using the camcorder. Lens I/F Error(xx:xx) A lens error was detected in the lens I/F communication when Media Error An error occurred on the memory card, and the card must be an E-mount lens was attached. Media (A) 1) Needs to be Restored restored. Check the status of the connection with the E-mount lens. Restore the memory card. If the problem persists, contact your Sony service representative with the error code (five characters in Media Error The memory card may be damaged, and can no longer be parentheses). Cannot Record to Media (A) 1) used for recording. Playback is possible, so making a copy and replacing the This Multi Term. acc is not supported An incompatible accessory was detected. memory card is recommended. by the device and cannot be used. The only Multi Terminal accessory supported by the unit is the Please verify the compatibility. supplied grip remote control. Media Error The memory card may be damaged, and can no longer be Cannot Use Media (A) 1) used for recording or playback. Failed This error may appear if an address cannot be obtained with The card cannot be used in the camcorder, and must be DHCP set to On. replaced. Check the DHCP server settings. Media (A) 1) Error Recording and playback was stopped because an error Cannot add auto upload job of Proxy The maximum number of transfer jobs has been reached. Recording Halted occurred while using the memory card. file because maximum number of Clear any unwanted jobs. The auto upload destination setting Playback Halted If the problem persists, replace the memory card. upload jobs was reached. for proxy files may also be incorrect. Check that the setting is correct. Media Reached Rewriting Limit The memory card has reached the end of its life. Change Media (A) 1) Make a backup, and replace the card immediately. If you Display message Cause and Solution An IP address conflict has occurred. There is a conflict in the network addresses of the wireless Please check the network settings. LAN, wired LAN, modem, or between modems. Change the address manually or change the settings for the network router. The IP address of the Wireless LAN The IP address of the wireless LAN access point mode was Access Point Mode has been changed due to a conflict in the network addresses of the changed due to an IP address wireless LAN access point mode, wired LAN, or modem. conflict. Check the IP address setting. 1) “(B)” is displayed for the card in slot B. 121 8. Appendix Items Saved in Files Items Configured in the Setup Menu LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File Shooting Auto Exposure Level Yes Yes Mode Yes Yes Yes: Item is saved. No: Item is not saved. Speed Yes Yes –: Not saved (temporary setting) AGC Yes Yes LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File AGC Limit Yes Yes Shooting ISO/Gain/EI Mode Yes Yes AGC Point Yes Yes ISO/Gain LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File Shooting Offset White Offset White Yes No Project Base Setting Shooting Mode Yes No Offset Color Temp Yes No Rec Format Frequency Yes No Offset Tint Yes No Imager Scan Mode Yes No Offset White Yes No Codec Yes No Offset Color Temp Yes No Video Format Yes No Offset Tint Yes No Cine EI Setting Color Gamut Yes No Offset White LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File Project User File Load Utility SD/MS – – Paint White Clip Setting No Yes Save Utility SD/MS – – Level Yes Yes File ID No No Detail(QFHD) Setting Yes Yes Load Customize Data Yes No Level Yes Yes Load White Data Yes No H/V Ratio Yes Yes All File Load Utility SD/MS – – Crispening Yes Yes Save Utility SD/MS – – Frequency Yes Yes File ID Yes No Knee Aperture Yes Yes Load Network Data No No Knee Aperture Level Yes Yes Planning Metadata Load Media(A) – – White Limit Yes Yes Load Media(B) – – Black Limit Yes Yes Properties – – V Detail Creation Yes Yes Clear Memory – – Detail(HD) Setting Yes Yes Clip Name Display Yes No Level Yes Yes Paint Black Master Black Yes Yes H/V Ratio Yes Yes R Black Yes Yes Crispening Yes Yes B Black Yes Yes Frequency Yes Yes Gamma Setting Yes Yes Knee Aperture Yes Yes Step Gamma Yes Yes Knee Aperture Level Yes Yes Master Gamma Yes Yes White Limit Yes Yes R Gamma Yes Yes Black Limit Yes Yes G Gamma Yes Yes V Detail Creation Yes Yes B Gamma Yes Yes Skin Detail Setting Yes Yes Gamma Category Yes Yes Area Detection – – Gamma Select Yes Yes Area Indication No No Black Gamma Setting Yes Yes Level Yes Yes Range Yes Yes Saturation Yes Yes Master Black Gamma Yes Yes Hue Yes Yes Knee Setting Yes Yes Width Yes Yes Auto Knee Yes Yes Aperture Setting Yes Yes Point Yes Yes Level Yes Yes Slope Yes Yes Knee Saturation Yes Yes Knee Saturation Level Yes Yes 124 8. Appendix: Items Saved in Files LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File Paint Matrix Setting Yes Yes TC/Media Timecode Mode Yes No Adaptive Matrix Yes Yes Run Yes No Preset Matrix Yes Yes Setting No No Preset Select Yes Yes Reset – – User Matrix Yes Yes TC Format Yes No User Matrix Level Yes Yes TC Display Display Select Yes No User Matrix Phase Yes Yes Users Bit Mode Yes No User Matrix R-G Yes Yes Setting No No User Matrix R-B Yes Yes HDMI TC Out Setting Yes No User Matrix G-R Yes Yes Clip Name Format Auto Naming Yes No User Matrix G-B Yes Yes Title Prefix Yes No User Matrix B-R Yes Yes Number Set No No User Matrix B-G Yes Yes Update Media Media(A) – – Multi Matrix Setting Yes Yes Media(B) – – Area Indication No No Format Media Media(A) – – Color Detection – – Media(B) – – Reset – – Utility SD/MS – – Axis No No Monitoring Output On/Off SDI1 Yes No Hue Yes Yes SDI2 Yes No Saturation Yes Yes HDMI Yes No Scene File Recall Internal Memory – – Output Format SDI1 Yes No Store Internal Memory – – SDI2 Yes No Load Utility SD/MS – – HDMI Yes No Save Utility SD/MS – – REF No No File ID No Yes Output Display Setting Yes No Scene White Data Yes No SDI1 Yes No SDI2 Yes No HDMI Yes No 125 8. Appendix: Items Saved in Files LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File Monitoring Display On/Off Network Status Yes No Monitoring Display On/Off Iris Yes No File Transfer Status Yes No ISO/Gain/EI Yes No Rec/Play Status Yes No Shutter Yes No Tally Yes No Level Gauge Yes No NCM/Streaming Status Yes No Audio Level Meter Yes No Battery Remain Yes No Video Level Warning Yes No Focus Mode Yes No Clip Number Yes No Focus Position Yes No Notice Message Yes No Focus Area Indicator Yes No Marker Setting Yes No Focus Area Ind.(AF-S) Yes No Color Yes No Face Detection Frame Yes No Center Marker Yes No Lens Info Yes No Safety Zone Yes No Imager Scan Mode Yes No Safety Area Yes No Rec Format Yes No Aspect Marker Yes No Frame Rate Yes No Aspect Mask Yes No Zoom Position Yes No Aspect Safety Zone Yes No UWP RF Level Yes No Aspect Safety Area Yes No GPS Yes No Aspect Select Yes No SteadyShot Yes No Guide Frame Yes No Gamma/LUT Yes No 100% Marker Yes No SDI/HDMI Rec Control Yes No User Box Yes No Gamma Display Assist Yes No User Box Width Yes No Proxy Status Yes No User Box Height Yes No Base ISO/Sensitivity Yes No User Box H Position Yes No Media Status Yes No User Box V Position Yes No Video Signal Monitor Yes No VF Setting Contrast Yes No Clip Name Yes No Brightness Yes No White Balance Yes No Color Mode Yes No Scene File Yes No Gamma Display Assist Setting Yes No Focus Indicator Yes No Auto Exposure Mode Yes No Auto Exposure Level Yes No Timecode Yes No ND Filter Yes No 126 8. Appendix: Items Saved in Files LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File Monitoring Peaking Setting Yes No Audio Audio Output Monitor CH Yes No Type Yes No Headphone Out Yes No Normal Peaking Frequency Yes No Alarm Level Yes No Normal Peaking Level Yes No HDMI Output CH Yes No Color Yes No Thumbnail Display Clip Properties – – Color Peaking Level Yes No Set Shot Mark Delete Shot Mark1 – – Zebra Setting Yes No Delete Shot Mark2 – – Zebra Select Yes No Set Clip Flag Add OK – – Zebra1 Level Yes No Add NG – – Zebra1 Aperture Level Yes No Add KEEP – – Zebra2 Level Yes No Delete Clip Flag – – Audio Audio Input CH2 EXT Input Select Yes No Lock/Unlock Clip Select Clip – – CH3 Input Select Yes No Lock All Clips – – CH4 Input Select Yes No Unlock All Clips – – INPUT1 MIC Reference Yes No Delete Clip Select Clip – – INPUT2 MIC Reference Yes No All Clips – – Line Input Reference Yes No Copy Clip Select Clip – – Reference Level Yes No All Clips – – CH1 Wind Filter Yes No Copy Sub Clip All Clips – – CH2 Wind Filter Yes No Transfer Clip Select Clip – – CH3 Wind Filter Yes No All Clips – – CH4 Wind Filter Yes No Transfer Clip (Proxy) Select Clip – – CH3 Level Control Yes No All Clips – – CH4 Level Control Yes No Set Index Picture – – Audio Input Level Yes No Thumbnail View Essence Mark Thumbnail – – Limiter Mode Yes No Clip Thumbnail – – CH1&2 AGC Mode Yes No Filter Clips OK – – CH3&4 AGC Mode Yes No NG – – AGC Spec Yes No KEEP – – 1kHz Tone on Color Bars Yes No None – – CH1 Level Yes No All – – CH2 Level Yes No Customize View Thumbnail Caption Yes No CH3 Level Yes No CH4 Level Yes No 127 8. Appendix: Items Saved in Files LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File Technical Color Bars Setting No No Technical Ext. Unit Battery Alarm Near End:Info Battery Yes No Type Yes No End:Info Battery Yes No Test Saw Test Saw Yes No Near End:Sony Battery Yes No ND Dial CLEAR with Dial Yes No End:Sony Battery Yes No Tally Front Yes No Near End:Other Battery Yes No Rear Yes No End:Other Battery Yes No HOLD Switch Setting with Rec Button Yes No Detected Battery No No with Hand Grip Remote Yes No Ext. Unit DC IN Alarm DC Low Voltage1 Yes No Rec Review Setting Yes No DC Low Voltage2 Yes No Handle Zoom Setting Yes No Network Access Authentication User Name No No High Yes No Password No No Low Yes No Wireless LAN Setting Yes No GPS GPS Yes No WPS – – Menu Settings User Menu Only Yes No NFC – – User Menu with Lock No No MAC Address – – Fan Control Setting Yes No AP Mode Settings Channel Yes No Lens Zoom Ring Direction Yes No Camera SSID & Password – – Shading Compensation Yes No Regenerate Password – – Chroma Aberration Comp. Yes No IP Address – – Distortion Comp. Yes No Subnet Mask – – Distance Display Yes No Zoom Position Display Yes No Video Light Set Video Light Set Yes No APR APR – – Camera Battery Alarm Low Battery Yes No Battery Empty Yes No Camera DC IN Alarm DC Low Voltage1 Yes No DC Low Voltage2 Yes No 128 8. Appendix: Items Saved in Files LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File Network ST Mode Settings Camera Remote Control Yes No Network Wired LAN Setting Yes No Connected Network Camera Remote Control Yes No SSID – – Detail Settings Security – – DHCP Yes No Password – – IP Address Yes No DHCP – – Subnet Mask Yes No IP Address – – Gateway Yes No Subnet Mask – – DNS Auto Yes No Gateway – – Primary DNS Server Yes No DNS Auto – – Secondary DNS Server Yes No Primary DNS Server – – Modem Setting Yes No Secondary DNS Server – – Modem1 Device Name – – Scan Networks Modem1 IP Address – – SSID – – Modem1 Subnet Mask – – Security – – Modem2 Device Name – – Password No No Modem2 IP Address – – DHCP Yes No Modem2 Subnet Mask – – IP Address Yes No Network Client Mode Setting Yes No Subnet Mask Yes No NCM Settings Select Yes No Gateway Yes No NCM Settings1/NCM Settings2/NCM Settings3 DNS Auto Yes No Display Name Yes No Primary DNS Server Yes No CCM Address Yes No Secondary DNS Server Yes No CCM Port Yes No Manual Register User Name No No SSID Yes No Password No No Security Yes No CCM Certificate – – Password No No CCM Certificate Status – – DHCP Yes No Camera Control Yes No IP Address Yes No Camera Setting No No Subnet Mask Yes No Reset – – Gateway Yes No Streaming Quality Yes No DNS Auto Yes No Primary DNS Server Yes No Secondary DNS Server Yes No 129 8. Appendix: Items Saved in Files LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 All File Scene File Network File Transfer Auto Upload (Proxy) Yes No Maintenance Language Select Yes No Default Upload Server Yes No Clock Set Time Zone Yes No Clear Completed Jobs – – Date Mode Yes No Clear All Jobs – – 12H/24H Yes No View Job List – – Date No No Server Settings(NCM) – – Time No No Server Settings1/Server Settings2/Server Settings3 All Reset Reset – – Display Name Yes No Reset without Network – – Service Yes No Hours Meter Hours (System) – – Host Name Yes No Hours (Reset) – – Port Yes No Reset – – User Name No No Version Version Number – – Password No No Ext. Unit Version Number – – Passive Mode Yes No Version Up – – Destination Directory Yes No Lens Version Number – – Using Secure Protocol Yes No *1 Not loaded when Scene File >Scene White Data in the Paint menu is set to Off. Root Certificate – – Root Certificate Status – – Reset – – Network Reset Reset – – 130 8. Appendix: Items Saved in Files Items Configured by Assignable Buttons Items Configured by the Assignable Dial Yes: Item is saved. Yes: Item is saved. No: Item is not saved. No: Item is not saved. –: Not saved (temporary setting) –: Not saved (temporary setting) Assignable button selection All File Scene File Assignable dial selection All File Scene File ND Filter Position Yes Yes IRIS Yes Yes Auto Iris Yes Yes ND Filter Yes Yes ATW Yes Yes *1 Display Yes – *1 Not loaded when Scene File >Scene White Data in the Paint menu is set to Off. 131 8. Appendix Block Diagrams See related items in “Setting the Audio to Record” (page 39) and “User Menu” (page 69). Audio Input (CH1&CH2) INPUT1 CH1 INPUT2 For XLR adaptor [CH2 EXT Input Select] INPUT1 INPUT2 CH2 Shoe CH1 Shoe CH2 For XLR adaptor [CH1&2 AGC Mode] Mono * Set to Manual when audio is input from XLR adaptor. 132 8. Appendix: Block Diagrams Audio Input (CH3&CH4) OFF CH3 INPUT1 INPUT2 For XLR adaptor [CH3 Level [CH3 Level] CH4 Shoe CH1 Shoe CH2 For XLR adaptor [CH3&4 AGC Mode] Mono [CH4 Level] * Set to Manual when audio is input from XLR adaptor. 133 8. Appendix: Block Diagrams Audio Output CH1 CH2 SDI OUT CH3 CH4 HDMI OUT [HDMI Output CH] CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4 QoS Streaming L Headphone R Ch MIX [Headphone Out] [Monitor CH] CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, Alarm Internal Speaker CH1/CH2, CH3/CH4, Beep MIX ALL [Alarm Level] 0 ~ 7 134 8. Appendix Updating E-mount Lens Software You can update the software of an E-mount lens using the camcorder. Refer to the web site for the lens for lenses that can be updated and the corresponding software. Checking the Version 1 Attach an E-mount lens to the camcorder (page 20). 2 Select Version in the Maintenance menu to display Lens Version Number (page 107). The software version number of the E-mount lens is displayed on the side. 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Your and the other parts will remain in full force and effect. continued use of the SOFTWARE after the effective date of any such notice shall be deemed your agreement to GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION be bound by such amendment. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this EULA. THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES This EULA shall be governed by the laws of Japan, Each THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIER is an express intended without regards to conflict of laws provisions. Any thirdparty beneficiary of, and shall have the right to dispute arising out of this EULA shall be subject to the 138 8. Appendix Specifications Operating temperature XAVC-L HD 50 mode: MPEG-2 Long GOP General 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 1920×1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, MPEG HD422 mode: Storage temperature 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P 59.94i Mass Approx. 2.3 kg (5 lb 1 oz) (body, –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) XAVC-L HD 35 mode: Approx. 105 minutes (using including handle) Continuous operating time 1920×1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, QD-G64E) Dimensions Approx. 54 minutes (using BP-U35) 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P [Note] (Unit: mm (inch), body, including (body, lens, XAVC-I QFHD 59.94P XAVC-L HD 25 mode: The recording/playback time may vary due to usage handle) 1) recording, viewfinder on, no 1920×1080/59.94i, 50i conditions and memory characteristics. The recording and playback times are for a continuous recording as a external device connected) MPEG-2 Long GOP single clip. The actual times may be shorter, depending Recording format (video) MPEG HD422 mode: on the number of clips recorded. 159.5 XAVC Intra 1920×1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, (6 3/ ) 146 XAVC-I QFHD mode: CBG, 600 Mbps 23.98P, 25P 8 (5 3/ ) 4 (max), MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording/playback time XAVC-I HD mode: CBG, 223 Mbps XAVC Intra Camera Section 1 (max), MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC-I QFHD mode: 257 (10 /8) XAVC Long 59.94P Imaging device (type) XAVC-L QFHD mode: VBR, 150 Mbps Approx. 22 minutes (using 35 mm full-frame, single-chip CMOS image (max), MPEG-4 H.264/AVC QD-G128E/QD-G120F) sensor XAVC-L HD 50 mode: VBR, 50 Mbps XAVC-I HD mode: Number of pixels 246 (max), MPEG-4 H.264/AVC 59.94P 20.5M (total) 3 (9 /4) XAVC-L HD 35 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps Approx. 57 minutes (using Auto focus 142.5 (max), MPEG-4 H.264/AVC QD-G128E/QD-G120F) 5 Detection method: Phase detection/contrast (5 /8) XAVC-L HD 25 mode: VBR, 25 Mbps XAVC Long detection (max), MPEG-4 H.264/AVC XAVC-L QFHD mode: Internal ND filters 5 MPEG-2 Long GOP 59.94P 216 (8 /8) CLEAR: OFF MPEG HD422 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps Approx. 86 minutes (using 1 1: 1/4ND 229 (9 /8) (max), MPEG-2 422P@HL QD-G128E/G120F) 2: 1/16ND 1) The values for dimensions are approximate. Recording format (audio) XAVC-L HD 50 mode: 3: 1/64ND LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, 4-channel 59.94P Linearly variable ND: 1/4ND to 1/128ND Power requirements Recording frame rate Approx. 110 minutes (using ISO sensitivity 19.5 V DC (18.0 V to 20.5 V) XAVC Intra QD-G64E) ISO 800/4000 (Cine EI mode, D55 Light Power consumption XAVC-I QFHD mode: XAVC-L HD 35 mode: source) Approx. 35.2 W (body, lens, XAVC-I 3840×2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 59.94P Lens mount QFHD 59.94P recording, 23.98P, 25P Approx. 150 minutes (using E-mount (lever lock type) viewfinder on, no external device XAVC-I HD mode: 1920×1080/59.94P, QD-G64E) Latitude connected) 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, XAVC-L HD 25 mode: 15+ stops Approx. 36.8 W (body, lens, XAVC-I 25P 59.94i Video S/N QFHD 59.94P recording, XAVC Long Approx. 200 minutes (using 57 dB (Y) (Typical) viewfinder on, 3G-SDI×2, HDMI, XAVC-L QFHD mode: QD-G64E) Shutter speed external device connected) 3840×2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 64F to 1/8000 sec. (23.98P) 23.98P, 25P 139 8. Appendix: Specifications Shutter angle VF: Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1) 5.6° to 360°, 2 to 64 frames Input/Output Section Dedicated (40-pin) Warranty booklet (1) Slow & Quick Motion XAVC QFHD: 1 to 60P, XAVC HD: 1 to 120P Design and specifications are subject to White balance Inputs change without notice. Display Section 2000 K to 15000 K INPUT 1/2: Notes Gain XLR type, 3-pin, female ˎˎAlways make a test recording, and verify –3 dB to +18 dB (1 dB units) LINE / MIC / MIC+48V switchable that it was recorded successfully. SONY Gamma curve MIC: Reference –30 dBu to –80 dBu Viewfinder (LCD) WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF S-Cinetone, STD1, STD2, STD3, STD4, STD5, GENLOCK IN: Screen size ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED STD6, HG1, HG2, HG3, HG4, HG7, TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT BNC type 8.8 cm (3.5 inch) diagonal HG8, S-Log3 ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT TC IN: Aspect ratio OR ITS RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL BNC type 16:9 STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER Number of pixels Outputs MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD 1280 (H) × 720 (V) CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. Audio Section SDI OUT1: ˎˎAlways verify that the unit is operating BNC type, 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI (Level A/B), HD-SDI properly before use. SONY WILL NOT Sampling frequency SDI OUT2: BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY 48 kHz BNC type, 3G-SDI (Level A/B), HD-SDI Media Slot Section KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, Quantization Headphones (stereo mini jack): COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON 24-bit –16 dBu (reference level output, maximum ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR XQD card slots for video recording (2) PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF Frequency response monitor volume, 16 Ω load) UTILITY SD/MS card slot (1) THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY XLR input MIC mode: 20 Hz to 20 kHz HDMI: PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE (±3 dB or less) Type A, 19-pin WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON REF OUT: XLR input LINE mode: 20 Hz to 20 kHz WHATSOEVER. BNC type (±3 dB or less) Supplied Accessories ˎˎSONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF TC OUT: Dynamic range ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT XLR input MIC mode: 80 dB (Typical) BNC type OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES. AC adaptor (1) XLR input LINE mode: 90 dB (Typical) ˎˎSONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS, Distortion Other Power cord (1) REPAIR, OR REPRODUCTION OF ANY DATA XLR input MIC mode: 0.08% or lower DC IN: Battery charger (1) RECORDED ON THE INTERNAL STORAGE (–40 dBu input level) EIAJ compliant, 18 V to 20.5 V DC Handle (1) SYSTEM, RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA XLR input LINE mode: 0.08% or lower Extension unit connector: LCD monitor (1) OR STORAGE SYSTEMS. (+14 dBu input level) Dedicated (144-pin) Eyepiece (1) ˎˎSONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE Built-in speaker Multi-interface shoe: USB cable (1) TERMINATION OR DISCONTINUATION OF Dedicated (21-pin) Grip remote control (1) Monaural ANY SERVICES RELATED TO THIS UNIT THAT REMOTE: Lens mount cap (1) Internal microphone MAY RESULT DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES OF Handle connector protective cap (1) Monaural 2.5 mm 3-pole sub-mini type ANY KIND. USB/multi: Grip attachment cover (1) USB 2.0 standard compliant, micro B type for Before Using This Unit (1) mass storage (1) 140 8. Appendix: Specifications Software Downloads Trademarks When the unit is used with a PC connection, ˎˎXDCAM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. download device drivers, plug-ins, and ˎˎXAVC and are registered trademarks of application software, where applicable, from Sony Corporation. the Sony Professional products web site. ˎˎXQD and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Sony Professional products web site ˎˎThe terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition homepage: Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca United States and other countries. 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