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SOLID-STATE MEMORY CAMCORDER
SOLID-STATE MEMORY CAMCORDER PMW-500
PMW-500
OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 2)
Sony Corporation
WARNING
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
For the customers in the U.S.A.
For the customers in Canada
AVERTISSEMENT
AVERTISSEMENT
Pour les clients au Canada
Pour les clients en Europe
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : Overview
Chapter 2 : Preparations
Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings
Chapter 4 : Shooting
Chapter 5 : Clip Operations
Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings
Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data
Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices
Chapter 9 : Maintenance
Appendix
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Foreword
Before Use
Mode Indications in This Manual
Features
SxS memory cards as recording media
Light weight, low power consumption
HD recording using the MPEG-2 Long GOP codec and SD recording in MPEG IMX50/DVCAM format
Multi-format support
Recording data to USB flash drives and reading data from USB flash drives (UDF mode)
Wireless LAN support
Inherits unique features of XDCAM series
Supports two viewfinder types
Camcorder system configuration
Using the CD-ROM Reading the CD-ROM Manuals
aLIGHT switch
bPOWER switch
cDC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male)
dDC OUT 12V (DC power output) connector (4-pin, female)
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
Power Supply
Accessory Attachments
pLens mount (special bayonet mount)
Operating and Connectors Section
qLens locking lever
rLens mount cap
Front
aREC START (recording start) button
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
fASSIGN. (assignable) 0 switch
gGAIN selector
hOUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast control) switch
iWHITE BAL (white balance memory) switch
jMENU ON/OFF switch
Right side (near the rear)
aBuilt-in speaker
bLCD monitor
cWARNING indicator
dACCESS lamp
eProtection cover of the audio control section
fProtection cover of the thumbnail screen operations section
gF REV (fast reverse) button and indicator
nHOLD (display hold) button
oRESET/RETURN button
pDISPLAY switch
qBRIGHT (brightness) button
aTHUMBNAIL indicator
eF-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/ recording run) switch
fLEVEL CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 (audio channel 1/2/3/4 recording level) knobs
gAUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 (audio channel 3/4 adjustment method selection) switch
hESSENCE MARK button
iSHIFT button
Left side and upper section
aASSIGNABLE 4/5 switches
bPC connector
cExternal device connector
dSxS memory card slots
Rear
LCD Monitor
bRecording format
cRecording mode
dFile format
eSystem frequency
fStatus display
HDVF-20A Viewfinder (Optional)
CBK-VF01 Viewfinder (Optional)
oViewfinder cable pMicrophone holder
Indicators (HDVF-20A)
aGreen tally indicator
bBATT (battery) indicator
Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen
aExtender settings
bZoom position (when the lens is mounted)
cFocus position (when the serial lens is mounted)
dGreen tally
eMedia status
gWireless receiver reception level
hBattery remaining/voltage capacity
iExternal power input
jColor temperature
kNumber of system lines
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STD
mGain value
nShutter
oAudio level meters
pRemaining media capacity
qHistogram (when the CBK-VF01 is used)
Preparing a Power Supply
2
LOCK arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder.
Using AC Power
To detach the battery pack
1
Attaching the Viewfinder
Attaching the Viewfinder
1
2
3
Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket
4
1
2
To reattaching the eyepiece
Detaching the Eyepiece
Setting the Area of Use
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3
4
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Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock
1
remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount.
locking lever down to lock the lens.
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Mounting and Adjusting the Lens
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
Carrying out the adjustment
1 2
3
Preparing the Audio Input System
Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector
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4
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Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors
2
AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector.
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4
sensitivity of the microphone used.
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3
To fit the WRR-862 (when using a BP- GL65/GL95/L60S/L80S Battery Pack)
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Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment
Tripod Mounting
Chapter 2 Preparations
1
Tripod Adaptor to the tripod.
Tripod Mounting
To attach the video light
To attach the shoulder strap
1
fitting.
Connecting a Video Light
Using the Shoulder Strap
To remove the shoulder strap
1
2
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position
In UDF mode
Chapter3Adjustments and Settings
Setting the Video Format
In FAT mode
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Black balance adjustment
1
White balance adjustment
Adjusting the Black Balance
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance
1
below.
2
lighting conditions as follows.
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3
4
To switch between electrical CC filters with an assignable switch
1
2
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White balance memory
Standard mode
Setting the Electronic Shutter
Shutter Modes
Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed
To switch between Speed mode and Angle mode
1
2
To set the shutter mode and standard- mode shutter speed
1
2
To set the shutter speed in ECS mode
1
2
To set the shutter speed in SLS mode
1
2
To change the reference value
1
Override in the setup menu to On (see page122 ).
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment
1
IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector, set the AUDIO IN CH1 or CH2 switch to REAR.
switch(es) to FRONT.
2
Adjusting the Audio Level
Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 Connectors
Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector
2
the desired channel(s) selected in step 1 to MANUAL.
3
adjust 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
2
levels with the Audio CH3 Level and Audio CH4 Level items under MAINTENANCE >Audio in the setup
Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4
1
Setting the Timecode
2 3
4
5
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2 3
4
5
Connections for timecode synchronization
1 2
switch to PRESET.
3
F-RUN.
4 5
Setting Shot Data
CAMERA status screen
AUDIO status screen
VIDEO status screen
ASSIGN SWITCH status screen
Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)
BATTERY/MEDIA status screen
SxS memory cards that can be used with this camcorder
Notes on the use of SxS memory cards
Handling SxS Memory Cards
About SxS Memory Cards
Preventing accidental erasure
To load SxS memory cards
1 2
slot.
3
Loading and Ejecting SxS Memory Cards
To eject SxS memory cards
1
EJECT button to release the lock and pull the button out.
2
the card.
To format (initialize) a memory card
1
the setup menu (see page113).
2
(slot B).
3
Restoring SxS Memory Cards
To restore a card
1
external device connector.
2
Handling USB Flash Drives
Formatting (Initializing) USB Flash Drives
1
Restoring USB Flash Drives Basic Operations
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5
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recording.
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operations listed in step 10.
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page69).
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the F REV button (see page 21) to cue up the clip to play.
3
1
the Last Clip DEL function has been assigned (see page156).
[Execute], and then press the knob.
2
To record shot marks
1
>Rec Function >Picture Cache Rec.
2
and then press the knob.
3
Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)
1
>Interval Rec in the setup menu.
2
and then press the knob.
3
1
>Frame Rec in the setup menu.
2
and then press the knob.
3
Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion
1
Slow & Quick in the setup menu.
2
and then press the knob.
3
1
>Clip Continuous Rec in the setup
2
To display a freeze mix picture
1
review of a clip with the same format as the camera picture.
2
Framing Shots with the Freeze Mix Function
To cancel the freeze mix display
Recording Proxy Data
Recording Proxy Data While Recording Clips
To record proxy data for all clips
1
2
3
4
5
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2
3
4
5
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2
3
4
Recording Proxy Data for Existing Clips Deleting All Proxy Data from a USB Flash Drive
Planning Metadata Operations
Loading a Planning Metadata File into Camcorders Internal Memory
2
1
2
To display detailed information in planning metadata
1
2
To clear the planning metadata loaded
1
2
Defining Clip Names in Planning Metadata
Clip name string example
To set clip names
1
contains clip names into this camcorder.
2
in the setup menu to [Plan].
Shot mark name string example
Defining Shot Mark Names in Planning Metadata
Clip Playback
Thumbnail Screen
UDF mode/FAT-HD mode thumbnail screen
FAT-SD mode thumbnail screen
To switch between SxS memory cards
To hide the thumbnail screen
To select clip thumbnails
To play clips sequentially starting from a selected clip
1
Playing Clips
want to play first.
2
To cue up clips
Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips
Thumbnail Operations
THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration
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To display the THUMBNAIL menu
1
display the thumbnail screen.
2
or press the MENU button.
3
To display the all clips thumbnail screen
aImage of the current clip bImage of the previous clip
cImage of the next clip
dClip name
Displaying Clip Properties
To add an OK mark
1
2
To add an OK, NG or KP mark
1
2
3
To delete an OK mark
1
Adding and Deleting OK, NG or KP Marks
To delete an OK, NG or KP mark
To protect a clip
To protect all clips
Protecting Clips
Copying Clips
thumbnail of the clip to copy, and then select THUMBNAIL >Copy Clip.
Deleting Clips
To batch copy groups of clips/files
thumbnails of the clips to copy and then select THUMBNAIL >Copy All >All Clips.
thumbnail of the clip to delete, and then select THUMBNAIL >Delete Clip.
To batch delete groups of clips
S1 S2
aTimecode
bDuration
To increase the number of divisions
1
2
thumbnail screen
Example shot mark thumbnail screen (with Shot Mark1 selected)
Displaying the Essence Mark Thumbnail Screen
1
2
To delete shot marks
1
2
1
2
1
2
Adding and Deleting Shot Marks
Changing Clip Index Pictures
Dividing Clips
Menu and Detailed Settings
Setup Menu Organization and Levels
Setup Menu Levels
Setup Menu Organization
PAINT Menu (see page 129)
MAINTENANCE Menu (see page135)
FILE Menu (see page 150)
To display the setup menu
To make menu settings
Basic Setup Menu Operations
4
5
To enter text
1
2
Menu List
USER Menu (Factory Default Configuration)
OPERATION Menu
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FILE Menu
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Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches
Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 0 Switch
Functions That Can Be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 Switch
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Functions That Can Be Assigned to the RET Button on the Lens
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2
3
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Saving and Loading User Setting Data
Saving Setting Data
Saving and Loading Settings
To assign names to files
1
2
character, and then press the MENU
3 4
characters, press the MENU knob to move the cursor to SET, and then
Scene Files
5
Loading Scene Files
1 2
4
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2
4
Loading Lens Files
Saving and Loading Lens Files
Setting Lens File Data
4
5
Saving User Files
Saving and Loading User Files
1 2
3
and then press the MENU knob. To
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cancel the load, select [Cancel], and
Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Monitors
HD/SD SDI OUT connector (BNC)
VIDEO OUT connector
i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector
Preparations
To start USB connection
Operating Clips with a Computer
Using the ExpressCard Slot of a Computer
USB Connection with a Computer
To remove an SxS memory card
To use the application software
To use a nonlinear editing system
1
camcorder.
Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)
Recording the Camera Picture on an External Device
2
standby status.
Recording External Input Signals
3
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Configuring a Shooting and Recording System
Disassembling the eyepiece for cleaning (example: HDVF-20A)
1
holder.
barrel.
Testing the Camcorder Maintenance
Cleaning the Viewfinder
3
Note about the Battery Terminal
with the packing ring, from inside the eyecup holder.
4
packing ring.
Operation Warnings
Error Indication
Warning Indication
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Recording continues.Change the battery at the earliest opportunity.
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Use and storage
Use and storage locations
Fitting the zoom lens
Viewfinder
Appendix
Important Notes on Operation
Phenomena specific to CCD image sensors
Fragmentation
Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock
Specifications
General
Specifications 187
IMX
Camera Block
LCD monitor
Input/Output connectors
Audio Block
Display
Media Block
Inputs/Outputs
Specifications 189
Supplied Accessories
Recommended Additional Equipment
XDCA-55 (when an optional CBK-HD02 is installed)
Media
Audio equipment
Dimensions
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
HDCA-702 (when an optional CBK-HD02 is installed)
CBK-WA01 (when an optional CBK-UPG01 is installed)
Notes
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories
What is i.LINK?
About data transfer speed of i.LINK
About i.LINK
i.LINK operation with your camcorder
About the required i.LINK cable
MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License
About Bitmap Fonts
About OpenSSL
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