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Sony PMW-320K Operating Instructions
168 pages 6.86 Mb
2 WARNINGImportant Safety Instructions WARNING For the customers in the U.S.A. 3 For the customers in CanadaFor the customers in Taiwan only For the customers in Europe For the State of California, USA only 4 Table of ContentsChapter 1 : Overview Chapter 2 : Preparations 5 Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings6 Chapter 4 : ShootingChapter 5 : Clip Operations 7 Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed SettingsChapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices 8 Chapter 9 : MaintenanceAppendix 9 ForewordBefore UseSS memory cards as recording media Light weight, low power consumption HD recording using the MPEG-2 Long GOP codec Multi-format support 10 FeaturesA special auto focus lens A variety of functions for improved performance under various shooting conditions Inherits unique features of XDCAM EX series XDCAM EX web sites Preparations To read the documents 1 2 11 Using the SoftwareReading the CD-ROM ManualsSS Device Driver Software 12 12wish to install. Uninstalling an application program Software Installation System Requirements for Using the ApplicationsaLIGHT switch bPOWER switch cDC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) dDC OUT 12V (DC power output) connector (4-pin, female) eBattery attachment shoe aShoulder strap fitting bAccessory fitting shoe 13 Locations and Functions of Parts and ControlsPower Supply Accessory AttachmentssLens mount cap FrontaREC START (recording start) button bSHUTTER selector cFILTER selector dMENU knob eAUTO W/B BAL (automatic white/ black balance adjustment) switch 15 Operating and Connectors SectionfMIC (microphone) LEVEL control 16 Right side (near the front)aASSIGN. (assignable) 1/2/3 switches bCOLOR TEMP. (color temperature) button cALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob dMONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) knob eMONITOR (audio monitor selection) switches 17 fASSIGN. (assignable) 0 switchgGAIN selector hOUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast control) switch iWHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch jMENU ON/OFF switch kSTATUS ON/SEL/OFF (menu display on/page selection/display off) switch lCover 18 Right side (near the rear)aBuilt-in speaker bMonochrome LCD panel 19 cWARNING indicatordACCESS lamp eProtection cover of the audio control section fProtection cover of the thumbnail screen operations section gF REV (fast reverse) button and indicator hPLAY/PAUSE button and indicator iF FWD (fast forward) button and indicator jPREV button kSTOP button lNEXT button mEXPAND (expand function) button nHOLD (display hold) button oRESET/RETURN button 20 pDISPLAY switchqBACKLIGHT button aTHUMBNAIL indicator bTHUMBNAIL button cSET (set) button and arrow buttons dMENU button eF-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/ recording run) switch 22 Left side and upper sectionaASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches bUSB connector cSS memory card slots dACCESS lamps eEJECT buttons fSlot cover gSLOT SELECT (SS memory card select) button hHDMI output connector iGENLOCK IN (genlock signal input) connector (BNC type) jTC IN (timecode input) connector (BNC type) kVIDEO OUT connector (BNC type) lTC OUT (timecode output) connector (BNC type) 23 RearaTALLY (back tally) indicators (red) bTALLY switch cEARPHONE jack (stereo, minijack) 24 Monochrome LCD PanelfLock icon gRemaining media capacity indicator hRemaining battery capacity indicator a PUSH AF (auto focus) button bFOCUS switch cMACRO switch dIris ring eZoom ring fFocus ring gFlange focal length adjustment button 25 Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with the PMW-320K)h Zoom control connector (8-pin) 26 ViewfinderiZOOM switch jPUSH AUTO button kIRIS switch lPower zoom lever mRET (return video) button nVTR button aPlug Top of viewfinder screenaExtender settings bZoom position (when the serial lens is mounted) cFocus position (when the serial lens is mounted) dGreen tally eMedia status fRecording mode/operation status 28 Viewfinder Screen DisplaygWireless receiver reception level hBattery remaining/voltage capacity iExternal power input jColor temperature kNumber of system lines lVideo format mDepth of field indication (when the serial lens is mounted) Error/warning indication nSpecial recording mode indication oSpecial recording mode settings indication Bottom of viewfinder screenaTLCS iris control mode bFocus adjustment mode (when the auto focus lens is mounted) 29 STD1 2LOCK arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder. 32 Preparing a Power SupplyUsing a Battery PackTo detach the battery pack 1 33 Attaching the ViewfinderAttaching the Supplied Viewfinder 34 2VF connector (rectangular). Adjusting the Viewfinder Position Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle Lifting Up the Viewfinder Barrel and Eyepiece 35 1 2 34To adjust the viewfinder focus To adjust the viewfinder screen 36 12 3Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket 37 4that the arm of the BKW-401 does not touch the handle when it is raise d.Remove the cover of the grip, and attach the shoe and stopper screw of the Accessory Shoe Kit. Attaching a 5-inch Electronic ViewfinderWhen using the camcorder for the first time To set the area of use 1 2 3 4 5Finish, then press the MENU knob. 38 Setting the Area of Use39 Setting the Date/Time of the Internal ClockMounting and Adjusting the LensCarrying out the adjustment 40 12 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Adjusting the Flange Focal Length 8 9 1 2 3 41 Preparing the Audio Input SystemConnecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector 42 41 2 3Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors 43 4To fit the DWR-S01D or WRR-855S 1 2 3Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)Tripod Mounting Chapter 2 Preparations 1Tripod Adaptor to the tripod. 2adaptor. To remove the camcorder from the tripod adaptorHold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow. 44 Tripod MountingTo attach the video light To attach the shoulder strap 1 2fitting on the other side of the grip in the same way as in step1. 45 Connecting a Video LightUsing the Shoulder StrapTo remove the shoulder strap 1 2 3 46 Adjusting the Shoulder Pad PositionChapter3Adjustments and Settings 47 Setting the Video Format1setup menu (see page94). Adjusting the Black Balance 2to change, and press the knob. 3setting, and press the knob. 4[Cancel] to cancel, and then press the MENU knob. 5was changed, power the camcorder off and on again. Black balance adjustment White balance adjustment Changing the Video Format Adjusting the Black 48 Balance and the White Balance49 1 2BLACK and release the switch. WHITE and then release the switch. If automatic black balance adjustment cannot be made 1 2lighting conditions as follows. 3lighting conditions as for the subject to be shot and zoom up to it. 4 5Adjusting the White BalanceIf you have no time to adjust the white balance To change the color temperature when the ND filter is switched 50 1>ND Filter C.Temp in the setup menu (see page122) to On. 4 2 3desired color temperature. To switch between electrical CC filters with an assignable switch 51 1in the setup menu (see page 122). 2 3 4function (ELECTRICAL CC) to an assignable switch (see page131). White balance memory Standard modeAngle mode 180, 90, 45, 22.5, and 11.25 ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode SLS (slow speed shutter) modeSelect this mode for shooting subjects in low level lighting conditions. 52 Setting the Electronic ShutterShutter Modes Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter SpeedTo switch between Speed mode and Angle mode 53 12To set the shutter mode and standard- mode shutter speed 1 2To set the shutter speed in ECS or SLS mode 1 2To change the reference value 1Override in the setup menu to On (see page104 ). 2 3reference value. To set the automatic iris window 1Window Indication in the setup menu to On. 2Window, and then press the knob. 3auto iris window appears, and then To counter problems with very bright highlights 54 Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment55 ZoomingSwitching between Zoom Modes Using Manual Zoom Using Servo Zoom Adjusting in Full MF Mode Adjusting the FocusPeaking 56 Adjusting in MF ModeUsing the focus ring One-push auto focus MF assist function Focusing in AF mode Using Macro Mode Adjusting in AF Mode 1 2 3Correspondence between recording level adjustments and audio level controls 1 2 57 Adjusting the Audio LevelManually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 Connectors Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector 58 3adjust so that the audio level meter shows up to 20 dB for a normal input volume. Correspondence between recording level adjustments and audio level controls Selecting the recorded audio Adjusting the audio recording levels 1 2Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4 1 2 3 4 5 59 Setting the Time DataSetting the Timecode 60 1 23 4F-RUN or R-RUN, corresponding to the desired operating mode for the timecode generator. Connections for timecode synchronization Setting the User Bits Synchronizing the TimecodeTo lock the timecode to an external source 61 1 23 4 5CAMERA status screen AUDIO status screen VIDEO status screen ASSIGN SWITCH status screen 62 Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)64 Handling SS Memory CardsAbout SS Memory CardsPreventing accidental erasure To load SS memory cards 65 1 23Loading and Ejecting SS Mem- ory Cards 66 1EJECT button to release the lock and pull the button out. 2the card. To format (initialize) a memory card 1the setup menu (see page95). 2 3Execute, and then press the knob. 4Execute, and press the knob. Selecting the SS Memory Card to Use Formatting (Initializing) SS Memory CardsWhen to exchange SS memory cards To restore a card 67 Checking the Remaining Recording TimeRestoring SS Memory Cards 68 Basic Operations1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 69 10operations listed in step 9. Playing Recorded Clips 11 70 12 3 1 2 1 2[Execute], and then press the knob. Selecting picture cache mode and setting the picture cache time 71 Advanced OperationsRecording Shot Marks Starting to Record from Pre- stored Video (Picture Cache Function) 72 1>Rec Function >Picture Cache Rec. 2 3MENU knob to select the desired picture cache time, and then press the knob. Interval Rec settings and shooting 73 1>Interval Rec in the setup menu. 2 3MENU knob to select the number of frames to record in one take, and then press the knob. 4knob to select the desired interval, and then press the knob. 5 75 1>Frame Rec in the setup menu. 2 3MENU knob to select the number of frames to record in one take, and then press the knob. Shooting with Slow & Quick MotionSlow & Quick Motion settings and shooting 76 1Slow & Quick in the setup menu. 2 3knob to select the recording frame rate, and then press the knob. To display a freeze mix picture 77 1review of a clip with the same format as the camera picture. 2To cancel the freeze mix display Framing Shots with the Freeze Mix Function 78 Clip PlaybackThumbnail Screen79 SD mode thumbnail screencDate and start time of recording dClip name/Number of components eVideo format of recording fFile format gClip duration hTimecode To switch between SS memory cards To hide the thumbnail screen To select clip thumbnails To play clips sequentially starting from a selected clip 80 1want to play first. Playing Clips 2To cue up clips To add a shot mark during playback (HDmode only) To search for scenes in clips with the expand thumbnail screen To search for shot marks in clips with the shot mark thumbnail screen (HDmode) 81 Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips 82 Thumbnail OperationsTHUMBNAIL Menu ConfigurationTo display the THUMBNAIL menu 83 1or press the MENU button. 2and then press the knob. Or press the J or j button to select TH, and then press the SET button. To select menu items and sub-items To hide the clip properties screen To display OK clip thumbnails (HD mode only) To display the all clips thumbnail screen Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations Changing the Thumbnail Screen TypeThe clip properties screen appears when you select Clip Properties in the THUMBNAIL menu. aImage of the current clip bImage of the previous clip cImage of the next clip dClip name 84 Displaying Clip PropertiesSD mode HD mode To add an OK mark 85 12 1 2Adding and Deleting OK Marks 86 Deleting ClipsTo batch copy groups of clips To batch delete groups of clips Expand thumbnail screen in HD modeaFrame information bTimecode Expand thumbnail screen in SD mode To increase the number of divisions Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen 87 S1 S288 12 3Example shot mark thumbnail screen (with Shot Mark selected) To add shot marks 1 2Displaying the Shot Mark Thumbnail Screen (HD Mode Only) Adding and Deleting Shot Marks 89 12Dividing Clips (HD Mode Only) 1 2 1 2Changing Clip Index Pictures 90 Menu and Detailed Settings134 Saving and Loading User Setting Data139 Connecting External Devices154 Appendix
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