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Sony PXW-X500 Manual

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SOLID-STATE MEMORY CAMCORDER
PXW-X500
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 2)

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  • Page 1 SOLID-STATE MEMORY CAMCORDER PXW-X500 OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 2)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before Using This Unit ................9 Chapter 1 : Overview Features ...................... 10 Locations and Functions of Parts ............. 11 Power Supply .................. 11 Accessory Attachments..............12 Operation and Connectors Section..........13 Screen Display.................... 23 Information Screen................23 Viewfinder Screen................
  • Page 3 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position ............45 Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings Setting the Video Format ................46 Switching the System Frequency ............ 49 Switching the Video Format ............49 Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance ........49 Adjusting the Black Balance............
  • Page 4 SDXC Cards..................71 Basic Operations ..................72 Playing Recorded Clips..............73 Advanced Operations ................74 Recording Shot Marks..............74 Setting Clip Flags................74 Recording Retroactive Images (Picture Cache Recording) .... 74 Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)....76 Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion ..........77 Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec Function ......
  • Page 5 Network Functions and Network Connection Settings Support ..97 Transferring Files ..................98 Preparation ..................98 Selecting and Transferring Files ............. 98 Transmitting Streaming Video and Audio ..........100 Preparation ..................100 Starting Streaming................. 100 Stopping Streaming............... 100 High-Quality Streaming Using Network Client Mode ......101 Setting Network Client Mode ............
  • Page 6 Chapter 6 : Menu Display and Settings Setup Menu Organization............... 119 User Menu..................119 Operation Menu ................119 Paint Menu ..................119 Thumbnail menu ................120 Maintenance Menu................ 120 File Menu ..................120 Basic Setup Menu Operations ..............121 Editing the User Menu ................123 Displaying the Edit User Menu Screen.........
  • Page 7 Saving and Loading ALL Files............... 170 Saving Settings Data as an ALL file ..........170 Loading Settings Data ..............171 Restoring All Current Settings to Preset Values ......171 Saving All Current Settings as Preset Values ....... 171 Resetting Current Settings and Preset Values to Factory Default Settings..................
  • Page 8 Error/Warning System................188 Error Display................. 188 Warning Display ................188 Caution and Operation Confirmation Display ......190 Appendix Usage Precautions ..................191 Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock ........194 Specifications.................... 194 General ..................194 Input/Output Section ..............197 Camera Section ................

  • Page 9: Before Using This Unit

    For details about how to make settings, see “Using the Camcorder for the First Time” (page 36). Note Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PXW-X500 (referred to as the “camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 : Overview

    Overview Chapter to be used in a wide range of applications for Features recording material (see page 46). * Installation of the PXWK-501 Codec Option and PXWK-502 Codec Option Key, available separately, is required for Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD® formats.

  • Page 11: Locations And Functions Of Parts

    India http://pro.sony.co.in MANUAL: You can turn the video light on or off manually, using its own switch. Sony Creative Software, software download Note page: http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/ When the camcorder is set for recording in Picture Cache mode, it is not possible to turn on the light before...

  • Page 12: Accessory Attachments

    Note b Accessory shoe For your safety, and to ensure proper operation of the Attach an optional accessory, such as a video camcorder, Sony recommends the use of the BP-L80S light (see page 44). Battery Pack. c Viewfinder front-to-back positioning...

  • Page 13: Operation And Connectors Section

    (optional). new setting appears on the viewfinder screen for about three seconds. p Lens mount (special bayonet mount) For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” Attach the lens. (page 53). Consult a Sony service representative for information about available lenses.
  • Page 14 c FILTER knob You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch even when the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) Switches between four ND filters built into this function is operating. camcorder. If you push the switch to the WHITE side once more during the automatic white balance adjustment, the adjustment is canceled and the white balance setting returns to the original...
  • Page 15 a ASSIGN. (assignable) 1/2/3 switches Lower switch: CH-3/4 You can assign the desired functions to these Upper switch Audio output switches using Operation >Assignable Switch in CH-1/CH-3 Channel 3 audio the setup menu (see page 163). Channels 3 and 4 mixed audio Off is assigned to the ASSIGN.
  • Page 16 i WHITE BAL (white balance memory) k MENU CANCEL/PRST (preset) / switch ESCAPE switch Controls adjustment of the white balance. To use the switch, open the cover. PRST: Adjust the color temperature to the preset This switch has different functions depending on value (the factory default setting: 3200K).

  • Page 17: Warning Indicator

    You can adjust the position and angle of the LCD Right side (near the rear) monitor. c WARNING indicator Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs (see page 188). d ACCESS indicator Lights up in blue when data is written to or read from the recording media.

  • Page 18: Stop Button

    i F FWD (fast forward) button and o RESET/RETURN button indicator Resets the value shown in the time data display in the LCD monitor. According to the settings of the This plays back at high speed in the forward PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch (see page 20) direction.

  • Page 19: Essence Mark Button

    explained below, depending on the position of the setting LCD monitor backlight switch. High (select this to view the LCD F-RUN: Timecode keeps advancing, regardless monitor outdoors in the daytime) of whether the camcorder is recording. Use Brightness between H and L this setting when synchronizing the timecode Low (select this to view the LCD with external timecode.

  • Page 20: Shift Button

    i SHIFT button Left side and upper section Use this in combination with other buttons. j PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/ CLOCK switch Selects the type of timecode to record. PRESET: Record new timecode on the media. REGEN: Record timecode continuous with the existing timecode recorded on the media.

  • Page 21: Hdmi Connector

    c PC connector m HDMI connector Used to put this camcorder into USB connection Connect an HDMI device, such as a monitor or mode and use it as an external storage device for recording unit, to output HD or SD HDMI video a computer.
  • Page 22 You can select monaural or stereo using Rear Maintenance >Audio >Headphone Out in the setup menu. d AUDIO IN selector switch Select the audio source you connect to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. LINE: When connecting a stereo amplifier or other external audio signal source AES/EBU: When connecting an external digital audio signal source...

  • Page 23: Screen Display

    j REMOTE connector (8-pin) Screen Display Connect a remote control unit to control the camcorder remotely. Note Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the camcorder POWER switch. Information Screen k SDI OUT 1/2 connectors (BNC type) Outputs an HDSDI or SDSDI signal (with embedded audio).

  • Page 24: Viewfinder Screen

    l Remaining media capacity indicator Indicator Recording format Shows bar segments indicating the remaining 16bit • HD420 HQ capacity of recording media in the slots. • DVCAM • MPEG IMX 50 m Remaining battery capacity indicator 24bit • HD422 50 Displays the battery remaining capacity icon and •...

  • Page 25: Electric Color Temperature Filter

    g Iris position indicator (with lens EX2D: Appears when both the lens extender function and digital extender function (2×) mounted) are ON Displays the iris position setting. EX3D: Appears when both the lens extender h Recording mode indicator function and digital extender function (3×) are ON Displays the following recording operation states EX4D: Appears when both the lens extender...
  • Page 26 Normal: Displays the strength of the received Off >Lens Info in the setup menu, and can be set signal level by the number of white segment to meters or feet. indicators. p GPS indicator Analog receiver muting/Digital receiver error Displays the GPS status. rate warning: Displays the strength of the received signal level by the number of gray For details, see “Obtaining Location Information...
  • Page 27 b ALAC indicator f Network client mode indicator Displays “ALAC” when the ALAC (Auto Lens Displays the status of the connection to the CCM Aberration Correction) function is set to be (PWS-100RX1 Network RX Station configured performed automatically. as Connection Control Manager) using icons ALAC will be performed automatically when an when network client mode is on.
  • Page 28 g Streaming indicator h Timecode external lock indicator Displays the status of streaming using icons. Displays timecode lock when the timecode is input from an external source. State Streaming i Gamma indicator state/Icon Operation Maintenance Maintenance >Display >Streaming >Network Display the gamma setting. On/Off >Setting Client Mode...
  • Page 29 j Network status indicator State Icon Displays the network setting and connection Operation Maintenance Newtork status using icons. >Display >Newtork operating On/Off >Setting state State Icon >Newtork Operation Maintenance Newtork Condition >Display >Newtork operating Modem Connecting On/Off >Setting state using 3G/ (flashing) >Newtork Condition...
  • Page 30 o Recording media state/remaining capacity indicator for each media slot Displays the state and remaining capacity of the media in SxS slot A, SxS slot B, and the PROXY SD card slot. SxS slot icon indicator Example: SxS slot A (“SxSA”). The icons for SxS slot B are labeled “SxSB.”...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 : Preparations

    For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below. • BP-L80S Lithium-ion Battery Pack • AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

  • Page 32: Using Ac Power

    AC power supply. operate properly. For more information about the connection of the viewfinder and camcorder, contact a Sony service representative. Loosen the viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring,...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Viewfinder Position

    Adjusting the Viewfinder Position Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring To adjust the viewfinder left-right position, Slide stopper loosen the left-right positioning ring, and to adjust the front-back position, loosen the front-to-back positioning knob. Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring Couple the viewfinder connector to the VF connector (20-pin).

  • Page 34: Detaching The Eyepiece

    Using a 2.5 mm diameter hexagonal Detaching the Eyepiece wrench, detach the viewfinder slide assembly. Removing the eyepiece gives a clearer view of the screen from further away. It is also easy to remove dust from the viewfinder screen and mirror when the eyepiece is detached.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Viewfinder Focus And Screen

    1 PEAKING knob When the eyecup is worn out, replace it with a 2 CONTRAST knob new one. 3 BRIGHT knob For details about replacement parts, contact a Sony service representative. Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen To adjust the viewfinder focus Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder image is sharpest.

  • Page 36: Using The Camcorder For The First Time

    Press the SET button. Using the Camcorder for The internal clock is set to the date set in to 4. steps the First Time Next, set the time. Select Maintenance >Clock Set >Time in the setup menu. The Time screen appears. When using the camcorder for the first time, configure the following settings in the menu.

  • Page 37: Mounting And Adjusting The Lens

    Contact a Sony service representative for information about aberration correction lenses. Adjusting the Flange Focal Length If the lens does not stay in focus properly as you...

  • Page 38: Preparing The Audio Input System

    Carrying out the adjustment Preparing the Audio Input System Set the iris to manual. Open the iris, position the supplied flange focal length adjustment chart approximately 3 meters (10 ft) away from the camcorder, and arrange the Connecting a Microphone to the lighting to obtain a satisfactory video MIC IN Connector output.

  • Page 39: Connecting Microphones To The Audio In Connectors

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

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

    Note The optional WRR Mount Bracket (service part number: A-8278-057-B) is required to fit the WRR-862. For details, contact your vendor or a Sony service representative. To fit the DWR-S02D or WRR-855S Remove the four fixing screws holding...
  • Page 41 • Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 About the WRR tuner fitting (service part switch for the channel to which the audio number: A-8278-057-B), contact a Sony service output cable is connected to REAR. or sales representative. If the XLR connection automatic detection...

  • Page 42: Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment

    1 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switches 2 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector 3 Audio equipment 4 AUDIO IN selector switch 1 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switches 2 To DC OUT connector 3 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector 4 AUDIO IN selector switch Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment Connect the audio output connector of the audio...

  • Page 43: Tripod Mounting

    To remove the camcorder from the tripod Tripod Mounting adaptor Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow. Attach the optional VCT-14/U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod. Tripod attachment Red button Lever Note The tripod adaptor pin may remain in the engaged position even after the camcorder is removed.

  • Page 44: Connecting A Video Light

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

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Shoulder Pad Position

    To remove the shoulder strap Adjusting the Shoulder Press here and pull in the direction Pad Position shown by the arrow to release. You can slide the shoulder pad back and forth within a 40 mm range. This adjustment helps you get the best balance for shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder.

  • Page 46: Setting The Video Format

    Adjustments and Settings Chapter For menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 121). Setting the Video Format The following recording formats can be selected for different combinations of video resolution and system frequency. System frequency Video format Picture size (Operation >Format >Rec Format in setup menu) 59.94/50 XAVC-I 1080i...
  • Page 47 System frequency Video format Picture size (Operation >Format >Rec Format in setup menu) 29.97/25/23.98 XAVC-I 1080P 1920×1080 XAVC-L 50 1080P XAVC-L 35 1080P HD422 50 1080P 1920×1080 HD422 50 720P 1280×720 HQ 1920×1080P 1920×1080 SStP SR-Lite 422 a) c) 1920×1080 DNxHD 220x 1080P a) c) DNxHD 145 1080P...
  • Page 48 Operation menu VIDEO OUT signal format Format Input/Output Frequency Rec Format Output Format Proxy recording/Wireless (codec omitted) LAN connection function HDMI 23.98 1920×1080 P 1920×1080PsF No signal HD Y 1920×1080i 1920×1080i HD Y/ HD Y e) f) g) (2-3PD) (2-3PD) HD Sync 720×486i 720×480i...

  • Page 49: Switching The System Frequency

    Switching the System Frequency Adjusting the Black Balance and White You can switch the system frequency as required. The camcorder will reboot automatically after Balance switching the system frequency. Select Operation >Format >Frequency To ensure excellent image quality when using this in the setup menu.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The White Balance

    Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to Adjusting the White Balance BLACK and release the switch. The message “Executing…” appears during Always readjust the white balance when the execution, and changes to “OK” when the lighting conditions change. adjustment finishes. Adjustment values are saved to memory Set the switches and selectors as shown automatically.
  • Page 51 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to Error message Meaning WHITE and then release the switch. NG: Poor White The white surface of the subject The message “Executing…” appears during Area is too narrow, and could not be execution, and changes to “OK: (color adjusted.
  • Page 52 Select Maintenance >White Filter in the balance of the picture being shot for varying lighting conditions. setup menu. Select the position to which to assign a CC filter by selecting one of [Electrical CC<A>] to [Electrical CC <D>], and then turn the MENU knob to select the desired color temperature.

  • Page 53: Setting The Electronic Shutter

    whether the Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) Setting the Electronic function is on or off. Shutter System Shutter speed (unit: Hz) frequency S&Q: Off S&Q: On 59.94i 60.00 to 7000 – 59.94P 60.00 to 8000 60.00 to 8000 29.97P 30.00 to 8000 30.00 to 8000 Shutter Modes 23.98P...
  • Page 54 To set the shutter mode and standard- To set the shutter speed in SLS mode mode shutter speed Select Operation >Slow Shutter Once the shutter speed is selected, it is retained >Setting in the setup menu and set the even when the camcorder power is turned off. shutter mode to [On].

  • Page 55: Setting Auto Iris

    Setting the auto iris speed Setting Auto Iris Set the operating speed when adjusting levels using auto iris. Select Operation >Auto Iris >Speed in the setup menu. The reference value for automatic iris adjustment Turn the MENU knob to select the can be changed to aid the shooting of clear speed in the range –99 (slowest) to +99 pictures of back-lit subjects, or to prevent blown-...
  • Page 56 reverts to the standard value every time the To counter problems with very bright power is turned on. highlights To set the automatic iris window If the subject is too bright, the iris may close too much, leaving the overall image dark, a condition known as clipped blacks.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Audio Level

    Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) Adjusting the Audio corresponding to the channel(s) selected in step to MANUAL. Level With the LEVEL knob(s) for the channel(s) selected in step 1, adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to –20 dB for a normal input volume. When you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of analog audio signals Correspondence between recording level...

  • Page 58: Manually Adjusting The Audio Level Of The Mic In Connector

    Manually Adjusting the Audio Recording Audio on Channels 3 Level of the MIC IN Connector and 4 Set either or both of the AUDIO IN Selecting the recorded audio switch(es) to FRONT. You can select the audio recorded on audio Set the AUDIO SELECT switch(es) for channels 3 and 4 with the AUDIO IN CH3/CH4 switches.

  • Page 59: Setting Time Data

    Setting Knob Setting Time Data Front+Side4 LEVEL (CH4) knob and MIC LEVEL knob (linked operation) You can now adjust the levels of audio channels 3 and 4 with the knobs selected here. Setting the Timecode The timecode setting range is from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29 (hours:minutes:seconds:frames).

  • Page 60: Setting The User Bits

    To make the timecode consecutive User bit memory function When the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R- The user bit setting (apart from the real time) is RUN, recording a number of scenes on the media automatically retained in memory even when the normally produces consecutive timecode.
  • Page 61 Example 2: Interconnecting a number of This operation synchronizes the internal camcorders (including one reference timecode generator with the external camcorder) timecode. Once about ten seconds have elapsed after the timecode locks, the external lock state is maintained even if the external reference timecode source is disconnected.

  • Page 62: Checking Camcorder Settings And Status Information (Status Screens)

    Display item Description Checking Camcorder White White balance mode setting Gain Switch GAIN switch status Settings and Status Zebra Zebra pattern status Information (Status Screens) Iris Iris f-stop value Focal Length Focal length Focus Distance Focus distance The status screens allow you to check camcorder Depth Of Field Depth of field settings and various types of status information.
  • Page 63 Display item Description Display item Description Proxy Recording Proxy data recording function Streaming Bit Bit rate of the currently Mode on/off Rate selected streaming setting Streaming Type Type of the currently selected Video Output Status screen streaming setting NW Client Mode Network client mode status Status See “Network client mode...
  • Page 64 Status State Description Media Status screen display No Inet Internet Cannot connect to the Access connection network. The network error settings may be incorrect. Check the network settings. Cert. not The CCM certificate is Valid certification not valid. The date not valid setting may be invalid.

  • Page 65: Chapter 4 : Shooting

    QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard cases, and lock the cases securely. Adaptor About SxS Memory Cards SxS memory cards Use Sony SxS memory cards (SxS PRO or SxS-1) with this camcorder. SxS PRO+ series • Guard against accidents and inadvertent data SxS PRO series...

  • Page 66: Loading And Ejecting Sxs Memory Cards

    • Sony cannot be responsible for any failure to erase data completely. Clip operations may not be possible when the remaining capacity of the media is low.

  • Page 67: Selecting The Sxs Memory Card To Use

    Note The SLOT SELECT button is disabled during playback. The memory cards are not switched even if you press the button. Button operations are enabled when a thumbnail screen (see page 110) is displayed. Formatting (Initializing) SxS Press the button Memory Cards once to release the lock.

  • Page 68: Checking The Remaining Recording Time

    Recording and playback during formatting • If you continue recording, the message “Media Even during formatting, recording and playback Full” appears and recording stops when the total are possible using an SxS memory card loaded in remaining recording time falls to 0. the other card slot.

  • Page 69: Handling Sd Cards For Saving Configuration Data

    2Format the unusable SxS memory card on Handling SD Cards for the camcorder. 3Copy the required clips back to the newly Saving Configuration formatted SxS memory card. Data Recording and playback during restoration Even while restoration is in progress, you can record and play an SxS memory card in the other card slot.

  • Page 70: Inserting/Ejecting Sd Cards For Saving Configuration Data

    UTILITY SD • Not all memory cards are guaranteed to work with this card slot. camcorder. For compatible memory cards, contact your Sony dealer. Close the switch cover. To eject an SD card (for saving XQD Memory Cards...

  • Page 71: Sdxc Cards

    Select Media(A) (slot A) or Media(B) Compatible SDXC cards (slot B). SDXC cards (SD speed class: Class 10) Turn the MENU knob to select For details about using an MEAD-SD02 Media [Execute], then press the knob. Adaptor, refer to the instruction manual supplied A confirmation screen prompting whether to with the adaptor.

  • Page 72: Basic Operations

    First, make a backup of the card, then reformat the card in the device to be used. Load one or two SxS memory cards (see XQD is a registered trademark of Sony page 66). Corporation. If you load two cards, the camcorder switches automatically to the second card when the first card becomes full.

  • Page 73: Playing Recorded Clips

    Do one of the following to start at four times speed in the reverse direction. Then, release the button to play the clip from recording. that point at normal speed. The clip is played - Press the REC START button (see to the end, then Rec Review ends and the page 13).

  • Page 74: Advanced Operations

    Press the PREV button (see page 18) or Advanced Operations the F REV button (see page 17) to cue up the clip to play. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The PLAY/PAUSE indicator lights, and the playback picture appears in the viewfinder. To pause play Recording Shot Marks Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
  • Page 75 This function is enabled when the camcorder is assignable switch (see page 163) which has been set to any of the following video formats (see assigned with the Picture Cache function. page 46). Notes XAVC-I • Only one special recording function, such as picture XAVC-L cache recording, can be used at any one time.

  • Page 76: Recording Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)

    memory up till that moment, and then the power Interval Rec is in use, for example, Interval Rec is automatically released. turns off automatically. • Interval Rec settings cannot be changed during • If the battery is removed, the DC cable recording.

  • Page 77: Shooting With Slow & Quick Motion

    time, and pre-lighting settings are maintained. or the power was turned off on the AC adaptor You do not need to set them again the next time side, then the video and audio data shot up to you shoot in Interval Rec mode. that point may be lost (maximum 10 seconds).

  • Page 78: Recording With The Clip Continuous Rec Function

    To exit Slow & Quick Motion mode Turn the MENU knob to select [On], With the camcorder in recording standby mode, then press the knob. set Operation >Rec Function >Slow & Quick in Slow & Quick Motion starts, and “S&Q the setup menu to [Off].

  • Page 79: Recording Video Simultaneously To Two Sxs Memory Cards (Simul Rec)

    To exit Clip Continuous Rec mode Clip Continuous Rec settings and With the camcorder in recording standby mode, shooting set Operation >Rec Function >Clip Continuous Rec in the setup menu to [Off]. To set Clip Continuous Rec Limitations during recording Select Operation >Rec Function >Clip A single continuous clip cannot be created if you Continuous Rec in the setup menu.

  • Page 80: Recording Proxy Data

    To set Simul Rec Recording Proxy Data Select Operation >Rec Function >Simul Rec in the setup menu. Turn the MENU knob to select [On], then press the knob. Proxy data is made up of low-resolution video Notes data (H.264) and audio data (AAC-LC). This •...

  • Page 81: Sd Cards

    A confirmation screen prompting whether to recorded simultaneously if the GPS function is format the card appears. enabled. The Log file is saved in “Root/ PRIVATE/SONY/GPS.” Turn the MENU knob to select To stop recording proxy data [Execute], then press the knob.

  • Page 82: Changing Proxy Recording Settings

    Save the planning metadata file on an SxS memory card beforehand. Planning metadata files are stored in the “General/Sony/Planning” directory. Insert an SxS memory card in slot A or Select Operation >Planning Metadata >Load Media (A) or Load Media (B) in the setup menu.

  • Page 83: Defining Clip Names In Planning Metadata

    Up to 64 planning metadata files are To clear the loaded planning metadata displayed in the list. Select Operation >Planning Metadata Turn the MENU knob to select a file to >Clear Memory in the setup menu. load and press the knob. Turn the MENU knob to select Turn the MENU knob to select [Load] [Execute], and then press the knob.

  • Page 84: Defining Shot Mark Names In Planning Metadata

    After the number reaches 99999, the next UTF-8"?>3 increment returns the number to 00001. <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// Note xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ When you load another planning metadata file, the serial planningmetadata" assignId=" number continues incrementing. You can change the P0001" creationDate=" numbering using Operation >Clip >Number Set in the 2014-09-30T17:00:00+09:00"...

  • Page 85: Operating Via The Remote Connector

    16 characters. REMOTE Connector <?xml version="1.0" encoding=" UTF-8"?>3 <PlanningMetadata xmlns="http:// When an RM-B170/B750 Remote Control Unit, xmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/ planningmetadata" assignId=" RCP-1001/1501 Remote Control Panel, or other control unit is connected, some camcorder H00123" creationDate=" functions can be controlled from these units.
  • Page 86 To release remote control mode Data structure of image quality adjustment data Turn off the camcorder and disconnect the remote control unit. The non-volatile memory of the camcorder used The switch settings on the camcorder become for storing camera image quality adjustment data enabled.

  • Page 87: Operating The Menu From The Rm-B170

    1) Absolute value controls: Data corresponding to the Operating the Menu from the angular position of the control is output. Controls for RM-B750 which data corresponding to the amount of rotation is output are called relative value controls. 2) Absolute value switches: Switches (or knobs), such as Press the MONITOR button, turning it toggle switches or slide switches (except most on, then press the VF MENU button.

  • Page 88: Obtaining Location Information (Gps)

    • It may take some time to start acquiring location Obtaining Location information after turning on the camcorder. • If a positioning icon is not displayed after Information (GPS) several minutes, there may be a problem with signal reception. Start shooting without location information, or move to an area with a clear view of the sky.

  • Page 89: Connecting Devices Using Wireless Lan

    For details about the “Content Browser Mobile” application, contact your Sony sales or service Attach the protective cap to the IFU- representative. WLM3.

  • Page 90: Attaching The Cbk-Wa02

    • Always turn the camcorder off before connecting or removing the IFU-WLM3. Turn the fixing screw clockwise to • For attachment of the guard, contact a Sony service secure the USB extension adaptor. representative. Fixing screw...
  • Page 91 USB extension adaptor. adaptor. Open the cover of the USB wireless LAN module connector. For attachment of the guard, contact a Sony service representative. Guard (supplied) Set the wireless LAN channel in Maintenance >Network >Channel in the setup menu (see page 157).

  • Page 92: Connecting Using Wireless Lan Access Point Mode (Wi-Fi Access Point Mode)

    Note Connecting using Wireless LAN The steps will vary depending on the device used. Access Point Mode (Wi-Fi Access Point Mode) Launch a browser on the device and enter “http://192.168.1.1:8080/ The camcorder can connect to devices that are set index.html” in the URL bar. up as an access point.

  • Page 93: Connecting Using Wireless Lan Station Mode (Wi-Fi Station Mode)

    Enter a user name and password, then Turn the MENU knob to select [Wi-Fi select [OK]. Station], then press the knob. For the user name and password for access Note authentication, see Maintenance >Basic It may take some time (30 seconds to 1 minute) to enable Authentication (see page 156) in the setup station mode.

  • Page 94: Connecting To The Internet

    • To use the 3G/4G/LTE services, you need to contract with a cell phone company. • For details about the required compatible device for the network connection, contact your Sony dealer or a Sony service representative. Preparations for Connecting Using...

  • Page 95: Connecting Using A Modem

    Internet adaptor. CBK-NA1 Modem Open the cover of the USB wireless LAN module connector. For attachment of the guard, contact a Sony Connecting service representative. Guard (supplied) Connect the modem (option) to the USB connector of the CBK-NA1E USB extension adaptor.

  • Page 96: Connecting Using Wireless Lan Station Mode (Wi-Fi Station Mode)

    Connect the camcorder and router using a LAN cable. Computer Router LAN cable Router To camcorder For details about connecting a router, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the router. Internet Select “Wired LAN” in Maintenance >Network >Setting in the setup menu. An IP address is automatically assigned to the camcorder.

  • Page 97: Network Functions And Network Connection Settings Support

    For details about attaching devices, see Network Functions and Network “Attaching the IFU-WLM3” (page 89) and Connection Settings Support “Attaching the CBK-WA02” (page 90). The supported network functions and Computer Smartphone/ Tablet corresponding network connection settings (Maintenance >Network >Setting) are shown below.

  • Page 98: Transferring Files

    Transferring Files You can transfer proxy files recorded on an SD card and original files recorded on SxS memory cards to a server on the Internet when connected Using the “Content Browser Mobile” to the Internet via a 3G/4G/LTE network or an application access point.
  • Page 99 Enter the directory on the destination server Notes in [Directory]. • Margins of up to 15 frames are added before and after the cutout region in the created file. • Files created from cutouts from proxy files recorded using network function software (V1.25 or earlier) may not be imported into non-linear editors.

  • Page 100: Transmitting Streaming Video And Audio

    • If you set the streaming transmission destination is set Transmitting Streaming incorrectly or the camcorder does not connect to the network, “×” appears on the screen as the streaming Video and Audio status indicator. • Streaming in network client mode (see page 101), monitoring, proxy recording, and file transfer are unavailable after switching to streaming mode.

  • Page 101: High-Quality Streaming Using Network Client Mode

    Notes High-Quality Streaming • Normal streaming (see page 100), monitoring, proxy Using Network Client recording, and file transfer are unavailable after changing to network client mode. Mode • Changing to network client mode while monitoring, proxy recording, or transferring files will stop the corresponding function.

  • Page 102: Wi-Fi Remote Control

    You can also display the Wi-Fi remote Wi-Fi Remote Control control using [Cam Remote Control] (see page 105) from the web menu. Notes • To display the page for a smartphone, change “rm.html” to “ms.html” in the URL. To display the page for a tablet, change “rm.html”...
  • Page 103 Playback screen Tablet display • Status • Playback control Main screen buttons F Rev, Play/Pause, F Fwd, Prev, Stop, Next Cursor screen • Status • Status • Assignable buttons • Cursor control buttons, Assignable buttons 0, 1, 3, 4, 5 menu/status •...

  • Page 104: Web Menu

    Cursor screen Web Menu The web menu of the camcorder appears when the camcorder is accessed from a browser on a device connected using a wireless LAN connection. Using the web menu, you can configure settings • Status related to wireless functions, transfer files, and •...

  • Page 105: Streaming Format Settings

    • Slot A: Media inserted into card slot A of the Notes camcorder • The bit rate is an average value, so this value may be • Slot B: Media inserted into card slot B of the exceeded at times. camcorder •...

  • Page 106: Proxy Format Settings

    Item Description Setting Item Description Setting Destination Enter the Host name or IP Proxy File Sets the video 1280×720 (9Mbps)/ Address address of the address recording size and bit rate 1280×720 (6Mbps)/ transmission Size for proxy files. 640×360 (3Mbps)/ destination 480×270 (1Mbps)/ server for 480×270 (0.5Mbps)

  • Page 107: Transfer (Upload) Settings

    WPS” (page 93) to access the camcorder Item Description from the device. DHCP Enables/disables DHCP. When set to [On], an IP address To monitor wireless LAN status is automatically assigned to the camcorder. Use the Status tab of the Settings screen to To enter the camcorder IP monitor the wireless LAN status.

  • Page 108: Monitoring File Transfers (Job List)

    Note Display Name Enter the name of the server to display in the list. A subscription is required in order to use the “Sony Ci” Service Displays the type of server. cloud service. For details, visit www.SonyMCS.com/ wireless.
  • Page 109 The camcorder supports the FTP resume function (for continuing file transfer if transfer stops). Item Description Total Progress status of the transfer of all files Status Progress status of the file being transferred Remain time Predicted remaining transfer time Transfer data rate Transfer rate To stop/restart file transfer or delete a file from the transfer list...

  • Page 110: Chapter 5 : Clip Operations

    Clip Operations Chapter Clip Operations on the Thumbnail Screen The thumbnail screen appears if you press the You can also add a clip flag to any clip on the THUMBNAIL button in E-E or playback mode. thumbnail screen to filter clips according to the Thumbnail screens display lists of the index flags.

  • Page 111: Playing Clips

    Note Playing Clips You cannot switch between SxS memory cards while the Essence Mark thumbnail screen is displayed. To select clip thumbnails c Clip number / total number of clips Do one of the following to move the yellow cursor to the thumbnail that you want to select. d Battery / Voltage status •...

  • Page 112: Basic Thumbnail Menu Operations

    To pause play To add a shot mark during playback Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. You can add shot marks to clips during playback The PLAY/PAUSE indicator flashes while play by using the same method used during recording is paused. (see page 74). Press the button again to return to play mode.

  • Page 113: Protecting Clips

    A selection list or a clip properties screen appears To protect all clips (see page 115) according to the selected item or sub-item. Select Thumbnail >Lock/Unlock Clip To return to the previous screen, push the MENU >Lock All Clips in the setup menu. CANCEL/PRST/ESCAPE switch down to the ESCAPE position.

  • Page 114: Deleting Clips

    ABCD0002(1) t ABCD0002(2) Turn the MENU knob to select ABCD0005(3) t ABCD0005(4) [Execute], then press the knob. • If the parenthetical numbers (1) to (999) already All clips are copied, and a completion exist at the copy destination, it is not possible to message appears.

  • Page 115: Displaying Clip Properties

    Turn the MENU knob to select All clips are deleted, and a completion message appears. [Execute], then press the knob. A confirmation screen appears. Press the MENU knob to dismiss the message. Turn the MENU knob to select [Execute], then press the knob. Displaying Clip Properties The clip properties screen for the selected clip appears when you select Thumbnail >Display Clip Properties in the setup menu.

  • Page 116: Filtering Clips Displayed Using The Filtered Clip Screen

    thumbnail screen or the filtered clip thumbnail Adding/Deleting Essence Marks screen (see page 116). on Clips To add a clip flag You can add (and delete) essence marks (shot marks, recording start marks) to any frame in a Select the thumbnail for the clip to clip.

  • Page 117: Filtering Clips (Frames) Using The Essence Mark Thumbnail Screen

    The shot mark is deleted from the selected frame. Filtering Clips (Frames) using the Essence Mark Thumbnail Screen The essence mark thumbnail screen displays only those frames in a clip where an essence mark has been recorded in thumbnail view. Display the thumbnail screen, then either press the ESSENCE MARK button (see page 19) or use the following procedure to display the essence mark thumbnail...

  • Page 118: Thumbnail Menu

    Thumbnail Menu Default values are shown in bold. Thumbnail Item Sub-item setting Description Display Clip – Displays clip properties (see page 115). Properties Set Index Picture – Sets/changes the index picture of a clip (see page 117). Thumbnail View Essence Mark Thumbnail Displays the essence mark thumbnail screen Changes the thumbnail All/Rec Start/Shot Mark1/...

  • Page 119: Setup Menu Organization

    Menu Display and Settings Chapter Item Description Page Setup Menu VF Setting Viewfinder settings Organization Marker Marker settings Gain Switch Gain value settings Auto Iris Auto iris settings Zebra Zebra pattern settings 134 Display On/Off Viewfinder display On this camcorder, settings for shooting and item settings playback are made in the setup menu, which “!”...

  • Page 120: Thumbnail Menu

    Item Description Page Item Description Page Knee Knee correction WRR Setting Wireless tuner settings settings White Clip White clip settings Timecode Timecode settings Detail(HD) Detail settings Essence Mark Essence mark settings Detail(SD) Detail settings Camera Config Camcorder operation Aperture Aperture correction settings settings Preset White...

  • Page 121: Basic Setup Menu Operations

    Item Description Page Basic Setup Menu Reference File Reference file settings Operations Lens File Lens file settings User Gamma Gamma file settings To display the setup menu Set the MENU ON/OFF switch to ON, or press the MENU button. The camcorder enters menu mode and the menu list appears on the screen.
  • Page 122 through menus with more than seven lines by moving the cursor up and down. Settings area • The settings area displays a maximum of Displayed when there are nine lines. You can scroll through menus further menu items below. with more than nine sub-items by moving Menu item selection area the cursor up and down.

  • Page 123: Editing The User Menu

    To enter text Editing the User Menu When you select an item, such as a file name, which requires character entry, the character entry screen appears. You can edit the User menu, such as adding items, deleting items, and rearranging items, to make the User menu more useful using Edit User Menu.

  • Page 124: Adding Items And Sub-Items

    Turn the MENU knob to select Edit Sub Adding Items and Sub-Items Item in the edit function list, then press the knob. Turn the MENU knob to select Edit User Menu >Add Item, then press the knob. The items that can be added are displayed. Turn the MENU knob to select an item, then press the knob.

  • Page 125: Moving Items

    Moving Items Restoring the User Menu to Factory Default State Display the Edit User Menu screen. Turn the MENU knob to select Edit Turn the MENU knob to select an item User Menu >Customize Reset, then to move, then press the knob. press the knob.

  • Page 126: Menu List

    Menu List User Menu (Factory Default Configuration) The User menu consists of the following items when it is in the factory default state. • Format Media (see page 128) • Rec Function (see page 129) • Input/Output (see page 128) •...

  • Page 127: Operation Menu

    Operation Menu Default values are shown in bold. Operation Item Sub-item setting Description Format Frequency Selects the system frequency (execute by Sets the system frequency, 59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98 selecting Execute). recording format, and Rec Format Selects the recording format (execute by recording aspect ratio. Settings vary according to the selecting Execute).
  • Page 128 Operation Item Sub-item setting Description Format Media Media (A) Initializes the SxS memory card in slot A Formats the media. Execute/Cancel (execute by selecting Execute). Media (B) Initializes the SxS memory card in slot B Execute/Cancel (execute by selecting Execute). SD Card(Utility) Initializes the SD card in the UTILITY Execute/Cancel...
  • Page 129 Operation Item Sub-item setting Description Input/Output Wide Mode(Ext) When the input signal is SD, sets the Sets input/output signals. Auto/16:9 method that determines wide screen information. Auto: Records with 16:9 aspect ratio when the wide screen information of the input signal is Squeeze. Otherwise, records with 4:3 aspect ratio.
  • Page 130 Operation Item Sub-item setting Description Rec Function 0 to 2/2 to 4/4 to 6/6 to 8/8 to 10/ When the recording format is XAVC-L, Sets the special recording 10 to 12/12 to 14/13 to 15sec MPEG2 HD 422, MPEG2 HD 420, or mode.
  • Page 131 Operation Item Sub-item setting Description Proxy Recording Mode Setting Turns proxy recording on/off. Sets proxy recording. On/Off Size Selects the size of the proxy recording 1280×720(9Mbps)/ format. 1280×720(6Mbps)/ 640×360(3Mbps)/ 480×270(1Mbps)/ 480×270(0.5Mbps) Frame Rate Selects the frame rate of the proxy 23.98fps/25fps/29.97fps/50fps/ recording format.
  • Page 132 Operation Item Sub-item setting Description VF Setting Color Adjusts the color depth of the viewfinder Sets the viewfinder screen. –99 to ±0 to +99 image. Color Mode Selects the viewfinder display mode Color/B&W (when using CBK-VF02). Color: Color B&W: Black & white Peaking Type Selects the type of peaking (when using CBK-VF02).
  • Page 133 Operation Item Sub-item setting Description Marker Aspect Mask When the Aspect Marker setting is Mask, Sets the marker display in 0% to 12% to 15% this sets the video signal level of areas the viewfinder. outside the marker area as a percentage value relative to the video signal level of areas inside the marker area.
  • Page 134 Operation Item Sub-item setting Description Auto Iris Iris Override Turns iris override (setting opens or Sets the auto iris. On/Off closes the iris more than normal) on/off. Mode Selects the control mode of the auto iris. Backlight/Standard/ Backlight: Backlight mode (mode for Spotlight reduced darkening of a subject when the subject is backlit)
  • Page 135 Operation Item Sub-item setting Description Display On/Off Video Level Warning Turns the warnings that appear when the Selects the items to display On/Off video level is too bright or too dark on/ in the viewfinder. off. Shutter Setting Turns the shutter mode and shutter speed On/Off indicators on/off.
  • Page 136 Operation Item Sub-item setting Description Display On/Off Gamma Turns the selected gamma type indicator Selects the items to display On/Off on/off. in the viewfinder. Timecode Lock Turns the timecode indicator on/off. On/Off Network Condition Turns the network connection status On/Off indicator on/off.
  • Page 137 Operation Item Sub-item setting Description “!” LED Gain <!> Turns the function to light the ! indicator Sets the “!” indicator in the On/Off when the gain is set to other than 0 dB viewfinder. (Valid setting on/off. when using HDVF-20A). Shutter <!>...
  • Page 138 Operation Item Sub-item setting Description Offset White Offset White <A> Selects whether to add (On) or not to add Makes settings related to On/ Off (Off) an offset value to the white balance white balance offset in memory A. values. Warm Cool <A>...
  • Page 139 Operation Item Sub-item setting Description Clip Clip Naming Selects the clip naming format. Makes settings relating to Title/Plan Title: Name specified by Title Prefix. clip names and Plan: Name specified in planning management. metadata (if no name is specified in planning metadata, the name specified Note by Title Prefix is used.)

  • Page 140: Paint Menu

    Paint Menu Default values are shown in bold. Paint Item Sub-item setting Description Switch Status Gamma Turns the gamma function on/off. Turns various correction On/Off functions and the test Black Gamma Turns the black gamma function on/off. signal on/off. On/Off Matrix Turns the matrix function on/off.
  • Page 141 Paint Item Sub-item setting Description Flare Setting Turns the flare correction function on/off. Makes settings related to On/Off flare correction. Master Flare Sets the master flare correction level. Flare is a phenomenon –99 to ±0 to +99 where the video level R Flare Sets the R flare correction level.
  • Page 142 Paint Item Sub-item setting Description Gamma Setting Turns the gamma correction function on/off. Makes settings related to On/Off gamma correction. Step Gamma Sets a gamma correction value in 0.05 steps. Gamma correction allows 0.35 to 0.45 to 0.90 you to adjust the contrast (0.05 steps) of the image to Master Gamma...
  • Page 143 Paint Item Sub-item setting Description Black Gamma Setting Turns the black gamma correction function on/ Makes settings related to On/Off off. black gamma correction. Note Black gamma correction To enable the black gamma function, set allows you to reproduce Saturation Mode to Low Key. gradations and colors in Range Selects the effective range of the black gamma...
  • Page 144 Paint Item Sub-item setting Description Detail(HD)/Detail(SD) Setting Turns the detail adjustment function on/off. Makes settings related to On/Off detail adjustments in HD Level Sets the detail level. mode and SD mode. –99 to ±0 to +99 Detail adjustment H/V Ratio Sets the mix ratio between the H detail level and processing improves the –99 to ±0 to +99...
  • Page 145 Paint Item Sub-item setting Description Aperture Setting Turns the aperture correction function on/off. Makes settings related to On/Off aperture correction. Level Sets the aperture level. Aperture correction –99 to ±0 to +99 processing improves resolution by adding high- frequency aperture signals to the video signal, which corrects deterioration due to high-frequency...
  • Page 146 Paint Item Sub-item setting Description Matrix Setting Turns the matrix correction function on/off. Makes settings related to On/Off matrix correction for Adaptive Matrix Turns the adaptive matrix function on/off. adjusting the hue and On/Off vividness of the image. Preset Matrix Turns the preset matrix function on/off.
  • Page 147 Paint Item Sub-item setting Description V Modulation Setting Turns the V modulation shading correction Makes settings related to V On/Off function on/off. modulation shading Master V Modulation Sets the master V modulation level. correction. –99 to ±0 to +99 V modulation shading R V Modulation Sets the V modulation level of the R signal.

  • Page 148: Maintenance Menu

    Maintenance Menu Default values are shown in bold. Maintenance Item Sub-item setting Description White Shading Channel Select Selects the target for white shading correction. Makes settings related to Red/Green/Blue white shading correction. White H Saw Sets the SAW white shading correction value for White shading is required –99 to ±0 to +99 the horizontal direction.
  • Page 149 (0.1V steps) Sony battery pack. End: Other Battery Sets the threshold value for displaying the 11.0V to 14.0V (0.1V steps) “Battery End” warning when using a non-Sony battery pack. Detected Battery Displays the result of automatic battery pack Sony Info Battery/ type detection.
  • Page 150 Maintenance Item Sub-item setting Description Audio Min Alarm Volume Selects the volume when the ALARM knob is Makes settings related to Off/Set turned all the way down. audio. Off: Inaudible Set: Audible Speaker Attenuate Selects the volume from the monitor speakers Off/3dB/6dB/9dB/12dB (does not affect earphone volume).
  • Page 151 Maintenance Item Sub-item setting Description Audio MIC CH1 Level Selects the knob for adjusting the audio level Makes settings related to Side1/Front/Front+Side1 when recording input audio from the front audio. microphone on channel 1. Side1: LEVEL knob (left) on the side panel Front: MIC LEVEL knob on the front panel Front+Side1: LEVEL knob (left) and MIC LEVEL knob (linked control)
  • Page 152 Maintenance Item Sub-item setting Description WRR Setting WRR Valid CH Sel Selects whether to enable channels 1 and 2 of the Makes settings related to All/CH1 wireless tuner (All) or channel 1 only (CH1). the wireless tuner. WRR CH Select Selects the reception channel for display in the TX1/TX2 menu.
  • Page 153 Maintenance Item Sub-item setting Description Time Code TC Out Selects the timecode output. Makes settings related to Auto/Generator Auto: Outputs the timecode generator value timecode. during recording, and the timecode reader value during playback. Generator: Outputs the timecode generator value during recording and playback. DF/NDF Selects drop-frame mode (DF) or non-drop- DF/NDF...
  • Page 154 Auto. If this occurs, turn the lens zoom ring and focus ring to the end stop and back, and check whether the “ALAC” indicator appears on the viewfinder screen. Contact a Sony service representative for information about aberration correction lenses.
  • Page 155 Maintenance Item Sub-item setting Description Preset White Color Temp <P> Sets the white balance preset value. Makes settings related to 1500K to 3200K to 50000K white balance preset C.Temp BAL <P> Sets the fine color temperature settings, for use values. –99 to ±0 to +99 when a satisfactory image cannot be obtained using Color Temp <P>.
  • Page 156 Sets the user name (arbitrary name for basic Makes settings related to (Displays the current user authentication). Set to “admin” by factory basic authentication. name.) default. Password Sets the password (for basic authentication). Set ******* to “pxw-x500” by factory default.
  • Page 157 Maintenance Item Sub-item setting Description Network Setting Sets the operating mode for wireless LAN Makes settings related to Wi-Fi Access Point/Wi-Fi connections. network connections. Station/Modem/Wired LAN/ Channel Sets the wireless LAN channel. Auto(5GHz)/ Auto /CH1/ Notes CH2/CH3/CH4/CH5/CH6/ • CH12 and CH13 cannot be used in this version. CH7/CH8/CH9/CH10/CH11 •...
  • Page 158 Maintenance Item Sub-item setting Description Streaming Setting Turns streaming transmission on/off. Makes settings related to On/ Off Notes streaming. • This setting is set to Off when you turn the power on again. • When set to On, the monitoring function is not available.
  • Page 159 Maintenance Item Sub-item setting Description Clock Set Date Mode Selects the display format for dates. Sets the internal clock. YYMMDD/MMDDYY/ DDMMYY 12H/24H Selects the clock display format. 12H/24H Date Displays the date setting screen. Time Displays the time setting screen. Language Select Selects the display language for messages.

  • Page 160: File Menu

    File Menu Default values are shown in bold. File Item Sub-item setting Description User Menu Item Load SD Card Displays a screen for loading User menu item Makes settings related to settings from an SD card. User menu item Save SD Card Displays a screen for saving User menu item operations.
  • Page 161 File Item Sub-item setting Description Scene File Recall Internal Memory Displays a screen for recalling scene files from Makes settings related to internal memory. scene file operations. Store Internal Memory Displays a screen for storing scene files in internal memory. Load SD Card Displays a screen for loading scene files from an SD card.
  • Page 162 File Item Sub-item setting Description Lens File Lens Manufacturer Displays the name of the manufacturer of the Makes settings related to attached lens (lenses that support serial lens file operations. communication only). Master V Modulation Sets the SAW shading correction value in the –99 to ±0 to +99 vertical direction in the lens file.

  • Page 163: Assigning Functions To Assignable Switches

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

  • Page 164: Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Assign. 2 Switch

    Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 Switch Note Immediately after you assign a function to the ASSIGN. 2 switch or you switch the recording format, the setting of the switch at that point may not match the camcorder’s internal state. After assigning a function, switch the ASSIGN. 2 switch or power the camcorder off and on again.
  • Page 165 Assignable Switch Function State when setting camcorder is next powered on VF Mode Switches the viewfinder screen between B&W (On) and Setting retained color (Off). Video Signal Monitor Switches the video signal monitor display function. Setting retained Lens Info Switches the depth of field indication between off, Setting retained displayed in meters, and displayed in feet.

  • Page 166: Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Ret Button On The Lens

    Assignable Switch Function State when setting camcorder is next powered on Electrical CC Function that switches the electrical CC filter (3200K/ Setting retained 4300K/5600K/6300K) applied to white balance adjustment values. Sequence with each press of the switch/button: 3200Kt4300Kt 5600Kt6300K Can be changed using menu settings (Electrical CC<A><B><C><D>).
  • Page 167 Assignable Switch Function State when setting camcorder is next powered on Digital Extender ×2 Turns the screen magnification (×2) function on/off. Setting not retained Digital Extender ×3 Turns the screen magnification (×3) function on/off. Setting not retained Digital Extender ×4 Turns the screen magnification (×4) function on/off.

  • Page 168: Chapter 7 : Saving And Loading User Setting Data

    Saving and Loading User Setting Data Chapter Saving and Loading Saving and Loading Settings User Files You can save setup menu settings in the Insert a writable SD card (see page 69) into the camcorder’s internal memory and on SD cards. UTILITY SD card slot before proceeding.

  • Page 169: Loading User Files

    Loading User Files Saving and Loading User Menu Item Files Select File >User File >Load SD Card in the setup menu. A user file list screen appears. Turn the MENU knob to select a file to Insert a writable SD card (see page 69) into the load, then press the knob.

  • Page 170: Loading User Menu Item Files

    Loading User Menu Item Files Saving and Loading ALL Files Select File > User Menu Item >Load SD Card in the setup menu. A User Menu Item file list screen appears. Turn the MENU knob to select a file to Insert a writable SD card (see page 69) into the load, then press the knob.

  • Page 171: Loading Settings Data

    Turn the MENU knob to select [Done], Select File >All File >All Preset in the then press the knob. setup menu. The File ID is updated. A confirmation screen appears. Turn the MENU knob to select Loading Settings Data [Execute], then press the knob. Select File >All File >Load SD Card in Saving All Current Settings as the setup menu.

  • Page 172: Saving And Loading Scene Files

    Turn the MENU knob to select a Saving and Loading destination, then press the knob. You can save files in rows with a File ID of Scene Files “No File.” Selecting a row with a specified File ID name will overwrite the selected file. The File ID is generated automatically, but you can modify it.

  • Page 173: Saving And Loading Reference Files

    Turn the MENU knob to select Saving and Loading [Execute], then press the knob. Reference Files Reference files can be stored in internal memory on the camcorder or on an SD card. If using an SD card, insert a writable SD card (see page 69) into the UTILITY SD card slot before proceeding.

  • Page 174: Loading A Reference File From An Sd Card

    Loading a Reference File from an Saving and Loading SD Card Lens Files Select File >Reference File >Load Reference(SD Card) in the setup menu. A confirmation screen appears. Insert a writable SD card (see page 69) into the Turn the MENU knob to select UTILITY SD card slot before proceeding.

  • Page 175: Loading Lens Files

    Turn the MENU knob to select To load a lens file from an SD card [Execute] on the confirmation message screen, then press the knob. Select File >Lens File >Load SD Card in the setup menu. To save a lens file on an SD card A lens file list screen appears.

  • Page 176: Saving And Loading Gamma Files

    [Execute], then press the knob. To use user gamma files created using CvpFileEditorTM V4.3 Save created user gamma files in the “PRIVATE/ SONY/PRO/CAMERA/HD_CAM” directory of the SD card. Resetting User Gamma Files to Initial State Select File >User Gamma >Reset in the setup menu.

  • Page 177: Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices Chapter You can connect a control device such as an RM-B150/B170/B750 Remote Control Unit or RCP-1001/ 1501 Remote Control Panel and operate this camcorder. For details about connection and operation of a remote control unit, see “Operating via the REMOTE Connector” (page 85). Connecting External Monitors Select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected.

  • Page 178: Managing/Editing Clips With A Computer

    For support information for the driver software, visit For connection, use a BNC cable (not supplied). the following URL: http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector) You can turn the output signal from the Insert in the camcorder on/off using Operation >Input/Output ExpressCard slot.

  • Page 179: Usb Connection With A Computer

    Notes To remove an SxS memory card • Turn the camcorder on and wait until the image and On Windows information are displayed on the screen, then connect the USB cable to the camcorder. Click on the “Safely Remove • When connecting the USB cable to the computer, be Hardware”...
  • Page 180 To remove an SxS memory card On Windows Click on the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon on the task bar of the computer. Select “Safely remove SxS Memory Card - Drive(X:)” from the displayed menu. Check that the “Safe To Remove Hardware”...

  • Page 181: Configuring A Shooting And Recording System

    Configuring a Shooting and Recording System You can mount a CA-FB70/TX70 HD Camera Adaptor to the camcorder and connect a Camera Control Unit (CCU). This allows you to configure a shooting and recording system consisting of multiple camcorders with camera extension units connected to a remote control unit. For more information about the CA-FB70 and CA-TX70, refer to their respective operation manuals.
  • Page 182 Supported formats and limitations of shooting/recording systems The supported formats and operation limitations of a shooting/recording system comprising the camcorder, camera adaptor, and camera control unit are shown in the following table. Operation menu System format of camera Camcorder adaptor / camera control limitation unit Format...
  • Page 183 Operation menu System format of camera Camcorder adaptor / camera control limitation unit Format Input/Output Return video display Frequency Rec Format Output Format XAVC-I 1080P 1920×1080PsF 1920×1080 25PsF 1920×1080 50i XAVC-L 50 1080P XAVC-L 35 1080P HD422 50 1080P HQ 1920×1080P HD422 50 720P 1280×720P 1280×720 50P...

  • Page 184: Recording External Input Signals

    Recording External Input Signals You can record SDI signals from devices connected to the SDI IN connector of the camcorder. To output and record input signals instead of the camera picture, set Operation >Input/Output >Source Select in the setup menu to [External]. For the recording formats supported for input SDI signals, see (see page 185).
  • Page 185 Supported external input signal formats and camcorder recording formats HD/SD Operation >Format >Rec Operation >Format Supported external input signal Format in the setup menu >Frequency in the setup formats menu XAVC-I 1080i 59.94 HD 1920×1080 29.97PsF/59.94i HD 1280×720 59.94P HD 1920×1080 25PsF/50i HD 1280×720 50P XAVC-I 720P 59.94...

  • Page 186: Chapter 9 : Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter Testing the Camcorder Maintenance Check the functions of the camcorder before Cleaning the Viewfinder setting out for a shooting session. Check by recording and playing back video and audio Use a dust blower to clean the CRT screen and signals.

  • Page 187: Note About The Battery Terminals

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

  • Page 188: Error/Warning System

    POWER switch is set to OFF, remove the battery or disconnect the AC supply.) If the error persists when the camcorder is turned on again, contact your Sony service representative. Warning Display Follow the instructions provided if the following display occurs.
  • Page 189 Warning message Warning WARNING Tally/REC Cause and Solution sound indicator indicator Battery End Continuous High-speed The battery pack is dead. flashing Recording is disabled. Connect a power source to DC IN and allow the battery pack to recharge without attempting to operate the camcorder. (The battery indicator flashes in the viewfinder.) Temperature High...

  • Page 190: Caution And Operation Confirmation Display

    Warning message Warning WARNING Tally/REC Cause and Solution sound indicator indicator Media(A) Clips Full Continuous High-speed When using the simultaneous recording flashing function Media(A) Near Full Intermittent Flashing Flashing When using the simultaneous recording function Media(A) Last Clip Intermittent Flashing Flashing When using the simultaneous recording function...

  • Page 191: Appendix

    • Near strong magnetic fields may be damaged. In such a case, stop using it • Close to radio or TV transmitters producing and contact your dealer or a Sony service strong electromagnetic fields. representative. • In direct sunlight or close to heaters for...
  • Page 192 Note that any Notes on security such problems have no effect on recorded data. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING Phenomena specific to image sensors FROM A FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT...
  • Page 193 vicinity of the signals. When using wireless radio signals from the GPS satellites do not LAN communication, implement security reach the camcorder as follows. measures properly to protect the - In tunnels, indoors or under the shade of communication content. buildings.

  • Page 194: Exchanging The Battery Of The Internal Clock

    If the message “BackUp Battery End” appears in the viewfinder, this battery must Mass Approx. 3.8 kg (8 lb 6.0 oz) (body be exchanged. Contact a Sony service only) representative. Dimensions (Unit: mm (inch), excluding protrusions, body only) 332 (13 1) The values for dimensions are approximate.
  • Page 195 • Connect only devices with current consumption of 1.8 Recording format (audio) A or lower to the DC OUT connector. SR SStP LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz, Operating temperature 4-channel –5 °C to +40 °C (23 °F to 104 °F) Apple ProRes (using PXWK-501 Storage temperature option) –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
  • Page 196 Approx. 25 minutes: Using XAVC Intra SBP-64C/SBS-64G1B (64 GB) XAVC-I mode 50i/25P/23.98P 59.94i/29.97P Approx. 70 minutes: Using Approx. 120 minutes: Using SBP-128C/SBS-128G1B SBP-128C/SBS-128G1B (128 GB) (128 GB) Approx. 35 minutes: Using Approx. 60 minutes: Using SBP-64C/SBS-64G1B (64 GB) SBP-64C/SBS-64G1B (64 GB) Apple ProRes 422 (using PXWK- Approx.

  • Page 197: Input/Output Section

    MPEG HD420 HQ mode XAVC-L 35 mode Approx. 360 minutes: Using 1920 × 1080/59.94P, 50P, SBP-128C/SBS-128G1B 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, (128 GB) Approx. 180 minutes: Using XAVC-L 25 mode SBP-64C/SBS-64G1B (64 GB) 1920 × 1080/59.94i, 50i Approx. 90 minutes: Using MPEG-2 Long GOP SBS-32G1B (32 GB) MPEG HD422 mode...

  • Page 198: Camera Section

    Outputs Sensitivity F11 (system frequency: 59.94i) VIDEO OUT: F12 (system frequency: 50i) BNC type, SD analog composite/ (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance, HD-Y switchable 3200K) SDI OUT 1/2: Minimum illumination BNC type, 0.8 Vp-p, unbalanced 0.016 lx (F1.4, +42 dB, (3G HD/1.5G HD/SD 16-frame accumulation) switchable) Image S/N ratio...

  • Page 199: Display Section

    Display Section Lens, viewfinder and related equipment Lens 2/3-inch type bayonet mount lens LCD monitor only Screen size Viewfinder HDVF-20A/200/C30WR/C35W/ 8.8 cm (3.5 inch) diagonal EL75/L750/L770 Aspect ratio CBK-VF02 16:9 Viewfinder rotation bracket Number of pixels BKW-401 960 (H) × 540 (V) Equipment for remote control Media Section Remote control unit...
  • Page 200 Design and specifications are subject to change REASON WHATSOEVER. without notice. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE...

  • Page 201: Chart Of Peripheral Devices And Accessories

    UHF Synthesized Tuner Unit L750/L770 Viewfinder DWR-S02D Digital Wireless Receiver SxS memory card SBS-32G1B, SBP-64C/SBS-64G1B, SBP-128C/SBS-128G1B MEAD-SD02 Media Adaptor QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adaptor PXW-X500 RM-B170/B750 CA-FB70 HD Camera Adaptor RCP-1000/1500/1530 RCP-1001/1501 Remote Control Unit CA-TX70 HD Camera Adaptor VCT-14 Tripod Attachment...

  • Page 202: Mpeg-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License

    MPEG-4 Visual Patent MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON- MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED...

  • Page 203: About Bitmap Fonts

    This EULA is a legal agreement between you and Sony Corporation (“SONY”). This EULA governs your rights and obligations regarding the software of SONY and/or its third party licensors (including SONY’s affiliates) and their respective affiliates (collectively, the “THIRD- PARTY SUPPLIERS”) contained in the...
  • Page 204 GRANT OF LICENSE software licensed under such license, requires SONY grants you a limited license to use the that the distributor make the software available SOFTWARE solely in connection with the in source code format.
  • Page 205 SOFTWARE is at your sole risk and that you are SOFTWARE may be provided by third parties responsible for use of the SOFTWARE. The over which SONY has no control. USE OF THE SOFTWARE is provided “AS IS,” without CONTENT SERVICE REQUIRES AN warranty, duty or condition of any kind.
  • Page 206 CONSENT TO USE OF NON-PERSONAL policies of SONY or such third party. By using INFORMATION, LOCATION DATA, DATA any such services, you agree that you have...
  • Page 207 SONY or such third party. you and SONY with respect to the SOFTWARE. Please contact applicable contact address of each The failure of SONY to exercise or enforce any area or country for SONY’s current privacy right or provision of this EULA shall not policy.

  • Page 208: Open Software Licenses

    LEGALLY RECOGNIZABLE FORM OF NOTICE. If you do not agree to the amendment, you should promptly contact SONY for On the basis of license contracts between Sony instructions. Your continued use of the and the software copyright holders, this product SOFTWARE after the effective date of any such uses open software.

  • Page 209: Trademarks

    Trademarks • Android and Google Chrome are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google, Inc. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. • Apple, Macintosh, Safari, and iPhone and their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
  • Page 210 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any portion of this manual or the...
  • Page 211 Sony Corporation PXW-X500 (SYM) 4-548-602-13 (1) © 2014...

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