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Sony PMW-100 Operating Instructions
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Solid-State Memory CamcorderPMW-100Operating Instructions2 WARNINGIMPORTANT WARNING For the customers in the U.S.A. For the customers in Canada 3 For the customers in EuropeATTENTION For the State of California, USA only For the customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES For the customers in Taiwan only For the Customers in Brazil only DESCARTE DE PILHAS E BATERIAS Bateria de Ion-Ltium Ateno: Bateria Primria Ateno: 5 Table of Contents9 Features11 Part Identification16 On-Screen Indications8. 9. 26. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 17 1Direct Menu Operationare displayed on the screen, press the SEL/SET button (page 13) or the jog dial (page 14). 2 3the jog dial to select a setting, then pres s the SEL/SET button or the jog dial. STDChecking battery charge remaining If the battery charge remaining becomes low Preparations 18 Power SupplyUsing a Battery Pack 1the BC-U1 to the DC IN connector of the camcorder. Turning the Power On/Off 2 3DC OUT position. Setting the time and date Using AC Power (DC IN Power) 19 Setting the ClockAdjusting the angle Adjusting the backlight Adjusting the color, contrast, and brightness Turning the EVF on/off Adjusting the focus in the EVF Adjusting the backlight Switching between color and monochrome modes Adjusting the contrast and brightness 20 Adjusting the LCD Monitor and ViewfinderAdjusting the LCD Monitor Adjusting the ViewfinderBefore use To use the IR Remote Commander Replacing the battery in the IR Remote Commander 1the battery holder 2, and remove the battery. 2 21 Using the IR Remote CommanderCAUTION Usable SxS memory cards Inserting an SxS memory card 1(page 14). About SxS Memory Cards 2with the SxS label facing right. 3Removing an SxS memory card 1press the EJECT button (page 14), then pull the button out. 2 22 Using SxS Memory CardsInserting/Removing an SxS Memory CardTo execute formatting Replacing an SxS memory card To restore a card 23 Switching Between SxS Memory CardsFormatting an SxS Memory Card Restoring an SxS Memory Card Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording1 2 3 Mounting the hard disk unit on the camcorder 1accessory shoe and secure it with the four screws. 24 Using an External Hard DiskAttaching/Removing the PHU- 220R 25 2the auxiliary shoe. Restoring the PHU-220R 3Connecting the PHU connection cable 1 2(page 14) and plug the PHU connection cable into a slot. 3To execute formatting Formatting the PHU-220R Checking the Remaining Time Available for RecordingTo restore the hard disk Formatting 26 Using Other Media28 Basic Operation Procedure3 1 2 8 4 6, 7 5 29 67START/STOP button again. Checking the last recorded clip (Rec Review) 8Switching between UDF/FAT Switching between HD Mode/SD Mode Changing the format Using the switch 30 Changing Basic SettingsVideo Formats White BalanceUsing the Direct menu Executing Auto White Balance 31 1memory, select Memory A or Memory B mode. Gain 2lighting condition and zoom in on it so that a white area is obtained on the screen. 3 413). Displaying the Markers Displaying the Zebra Patterns Changing the zebra pattern Recording with Fixed Gain Markers/Zebra PatternsRecording in AGC Mode Recording with a fixed shutter Shooting in SLS/EX SLS Mode Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode Recording in auto mode 32 Electronic Shutter ExposureAdjusting the brightness manually 33 ZoomFocusOperating Zoom manually Using the Power Zoom Adjusting in MF Mode Adjusting in AF Mode Setting the shutter speed according to the power-supply frequencyNote on use of a wide-conversion lens Using the Flicker-Reduction function 34 Steady ShotNightShot FlickersSetting the Timecode Setting the Users Bit Displaying the Time Data 1 2Using an External Microphone 3 1 2 35 Recording Audio SignalsUsing the Built-in Stereo Microphones Using External Inputs 36 3AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors . Monitoring the Audio 4switch (CH-1/CH-2) (page 13) to EXT. 5MIC/MIC+48V) switch (CH-1/CH-2) (page 12) according to the connected microphone. To adjust the levels automatically (AGC) To adjust the levels manually Audio recording in special recording modes Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelsInserting a shot mark during recording Adding a flag Deleting a flag 37 Useful FunctionsColor Bars/Reference Tone OK Mark (for FAT HD Mode Only) Shot Marks OK/NG/KP Flags (for UDF Only) 38 Rec ReviewDeleting the OK markPress the assignable button to which you assigned the OK Mark function, and select Adding or deleting the OK mark to or from clips before the last onePress the REC REVIEW button (page 14) after recording is finished. Assignable Buttons Interval RecordingPerforming Interval Recording Performing Frame Recording 39 12again. Frame Recording Clip Continuous Recording (UDF Only)Performing Clip Continuous Recording 40 Picture Cache Recording: Retroactively RecordPerforming Picture Cache Recording 41 Slow & Quick MotionRecording in Slow & Quick Motion Mode To use the Freeze Mix function Superimposing a Freeze Mix image Canceling Freeze Mix status Registering the customized settings as a Picture Profile 42 1Freeze Mix: Image Alignment Picture Profiles 2 3 4 5 6 7Selecting a registered Picture Profile 144 Picture Profile ItemsTo delete using the assignable button To delete using the Setup menu Deleting clips collectively Storing the Setup file 49 1wish to store the setup file to a card slot. 282) in the OTHERS menu, then select Retrieving the Setup file 1stored the setup file into a card slot. 282) in the OTHERS menu, then select Deleting Clips Storing/Retrieving the Setting DataResetting to the standard values 50 Planning MetadataLoading a Planning Metadata file Defining a clip name in Planning Metadata 51 Defining Shot Mark names in Planning MetadataThumbnail Screens 53 Playback Data for the clip selected with the cursor are displayed at the bottom of the screen. 1. 2. 3. Playback00:03:19:23 3456 78 9TCR 1920/23.9P MP4 HQ S&Q 29 / 24 10:53 m 11 10 53 Thumbnail ScreensConfiguration of the Thumbnail Screenin 0011/0300 01/JAN / 2009 JPAN0011 ( 1 ) 00:00:00:00 DUR Current clip No./ Total number of clips Cursor (yellow) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. OK/NG/KP/None-Clip thumbnail screen OK-Clip thumbnail screen All-Clip thumbnail screen Switching the SxS memory cards 54 Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen1 2Information displayed on the playback 55 Playing ClipsPlaying the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence Monitoring Audio Cueing Up Adding Shot Marks During Playback (UDF and FAT HD Mode) 56 Clip OperationsClip Operation MenusClip Operations 57 Playback Clip Operation menu on the thumbnail 1) 2) 3) Expand Clip screen (page 61) Shot Mark screen (page 62) 57 Basic Operations of the Clip Operation MenusItem Function 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 58 Displaying the Detailed Information of a ClipCopying a specified clip Copying clips collectively 59 Adding/Deleting a Flag (UDF Only)Copying Clips Adding/Deleting the OK Mark (FAT HD Mode Only)Deleting clips collectively 1then press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial. 2EXPAND CLIP screen in UDF and FAT HD Mode Deleting Clips Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen 60 S1 S2EXPAND CLIP screen in FAT SD Mode Clip Operation menu on the EXPAND CLIP 61 1then press the SEL/SET button or the jog dial. 2SHOT MARK2, or REC START MARK from the Clip Operation menu (page 57). Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen (UDF and FAT HD Mode)SHOT MARK screen example (when ALL MARKS is selected) Clip Operation menu on the SHOT MARK Adding a shot mark in Pause mode Adding a shot mark on the EXPAND CLIP Deleting a shot mark 62 Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (UDF and FAT HD Mode)Changing the Index Frame (UDF and FAT HD Mode) 63 Dividing a Clip (FAT HD Mode Only) 64 Showing the Status Screens67 Overview of the Setup Menus68 Basic Menu Operations Menu controls Setting the Setup menus Entering a character string 69 12to the last column/digit. 3 70 Setup Menu ListCAMERA SET Menu Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents 74 AUDIO SET MenuAUDIO SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents 76 VIDEO SET MenuVIDEO SET Menu items Setting values ContentsInput Source Select SDI/HDMI/ i.LINK I/O Select SDI/HDMI/ Video Out Super Setup Menu List 77 Down Converter 23.98P Output SDI Rec Control 77 LCD/VF SET Menu Menu items Subitems and setting values ContentsLCD EVF Peaking 78 MarkerZebra Display On/Off 80 TC/UB SET MenuTC/UB SET Menu items Subitems and setting values ContentsTimecode Users Bit Setup Menu List 81 TC Format 81 1)2) 3) TC/UB SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Video formats Frame setting TC Format 82 OTHERS MenuAll Reset Camera Data Time Zone Clock Set Language 83 Setup Menu List 83Assign Button Tally 84 Menu items Subitems and setting values ContentsHours Meter IR Remote Battery Alarm Battery INFO Genlock Direct Menu Trigger Mode 85 Setup Menu List 85System Clip 86 1 Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents 2 3 88 1) Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents 2)Menu Scroll Version Version Up SDI OUT connector (BNC type) HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector) VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type) i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (IEEE1394, 4- pin) Connecting External Devices 89 Connecting External Monitors and Recording DevicesA/V OUT connector (audio/video composite multiconnector) To use the ExpressCard slot of a computer To connect with a USB cable 90 Operating Clips With a Computer91 12the up/down/left/right buttons. 3Using the supplied application software Using a nonlinear editing system 1 2 3 92 Connecting via i.LINK (FAT only)Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External Device 93 1can be recorded on the camcorder. 2Recording External Input Signals(page 76) in the VIDEO SET menu to HDV. 3the VIDEO SET menu to i.LINK. 4(page 13) or the REC START button (page 15). Nonlinear EditingAligning the phase of the video signal (Genlock) 94 External SynchronizationSynchronizing the timecode of your camcorder with that of another unit 95 12button (page 13) so that the timecode is displayed on the screen. 3Synchronizing the timecode of another unit with that of your camcorder 1with Timecode and TC Format (page 35). 2Use and Storage Shipping Care of the unit Note about the battery terminal Use and storage locations Appendices 96 Important Notes on Operation97 About the LCD panelsPhenomena specific to CMOS image sensors Note on the EVF display Fragmentation Output formats for the SDI OUT connectorWhile recording (or standing by to record)/During clip playback 98 Formats and Limitations of OutputsVideo Formats and Output Signals 104 Limitations of Inputs/OutputsMenu setting Output Input System SDI/HDMI/ i.LINK I/O Select SDI HDMI i.LINK VIDEO A/V Out i.LINK UDF/ FAT HD/SD Service life of the backup battery Replacing the backup battery 1 2 3with the + symbol on the battery facing outside. 106 Backup Battery Replacement107 Troubleshooting109 Error/Warning IndicationsError Indications Warning Indications 112 LicensesMPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License Bitmap Fonts On accessing software to which the GPL applies 113 About OpenSSL116 Specifications121 Index
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