Protech Zoom 400 Instructions d'exploitation Page 1

4-477-605-11 (1)© 2013 Sony CorporationSolid-State MemoryCamcorderOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly

Features10Chapter 1 OverviewA special auto focus lensThe camcorder is provided with the 2/3-type auto focus lens, which ensures high-quality shooting

Thumbnail Operations100Chapter 5 Clip OperationsTo cancel the copy operationPress the RESET/RETURN button.To copy all files in the General directoryT

Thumbnail Operations101Chapter 5 Clip OperationsExpand thumbnail screen in FAT-SD modeIn SD mode, only in the case of clips that have been split into

Thumbnail Operations102Chapter 5 Clip OperationsExcept for the following item, the information displayed here is the same as the information displaye

Setup Menu Organization and Levels103Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsOn this camcorder, settings for shooting and playback are made in the setup

Basic Setup Menu Operations104Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsMAINTENANCE Menu (see page 129) FILE Menu (see page 144) To display the setup menuS

Basic Setup Menu Operations105Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings• The menu item selection area displays a maximum of seven lines. You can scroll th

Basic Setup Menu Operations106Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsTo enter text Some items, such as time data or file names, must be set by entering

Menu List107Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsSettings in bold are the factory default values.Menu ListOPERATION MenuOPERATIONMenu items Sub-item S

Menu List108Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsFormatSpecifies the camcorder’s operating mode and recording format.Rec Format The available settings

Menu List109Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsInput/OutputMakes settings related to I/O signals.In FAT modeOutput& i.LINKHD&HDV/SD&HDV/

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls11Chapter 1 Overviewa LIGHT switchAUTO: When the POWER switch of the video light is in the on position,

Menu List110Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsInput/OutputMakes settings related to I/O signals.Wide ID Through/Auto Selects whether to add a wide

Menu List111Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsRec FunctionMakes settings related to special recording modes.NoteWhen Picture Cache is assigned to a

Menu List112Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsRec FunctionMakes settings related to special recording modes.NoteWhen Picture Cache is assigned to a

Menu List113Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsVF SettingMakes settings related to the viewfinder screen.Color –99 to ±0 to +99 Adjusts the density

Menu List114Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsMarkerMakes settings related to marker display in the viewfinder screen.Safety Zone On/Off Turns the

Menu List115Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsGain SwitchMakes settings related to the GAIN switch.Gain Low –3dB/0dB/3dB/6dB/9dB/12dB/18dB/24dB/30d

Menu List116Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsDisplay On/OffSelects the items to display in the viewfinder screen.Video Level WarningsOn/Off Turns

Menu List117Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsDisplay On/OffSelects the items to display in the viewfinder screen.System Line On/Off Turns the indi

Menu List118Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsWhite SettingMakes settings related to auto white balance adjustments.White Switch<B> Memory/AT

Menu List119Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsOffset WhiteMakes settings related to white balance offset values.Offset White <A> On/Off Speci

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls12Chapter 1 Overviewa Shoulder strap fitting (see page 42).b Accessory fitting shoe (see page 41).c View

Menu List120Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsShutterMakes settings related to shutter speed selection.Shutter Select Second/Degree Specifies the u

Menu List121Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsClipMake settings for clip name or clip management.NoteDo not assign clip names that begin with the “

Menu List122Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsClipMake settings for clip name or clip management.Number Set 0001 to 9999 Specifies the initial valu

Menu List123Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsSettings in bold are the factory default values.PAINT MenuPAINTMenu items Sub-item Settings Descripti

Menu List124Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsFlareMakes settings related to flare.Flare is light generated from a bright image region that spreads

Menu List125Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsKneeMakes settings related to knee correction.Knee correction is processing that prevents washout by

Menu List126Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsDetail(HD Mode)/Detail(SD Mode)Makes settings related to details adjustments in HD mode and SD mode.D

Menu List127Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsSkin DetailMakes settings related to skin detail correction.Skin detail correction is processing that

Menu List128Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsMulti MatrixMakes settings related to multi matrix correction.Multi-matrix correction allows specific

Menu List129Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsSettings in bold are the factory default values.MAINTENANCE MenuMAINTENANCEMenu items Sub-item Settin

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls13Chapter 1 OverviewFronta REC START (recording start) buttonThe effect is the same as that of the REC b

Menu List130Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsBatteryMakes settings related to batteries.Sony Before End 11.5V to 17V (0.1V step) Specifies a thr

Menu List131Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsAudioMakes settings related to audio.Front MIC Select Mono/Stereo Selects whether the front microphon

Menu List132Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsAudioMakes settings related to audio.CH3&4 AGC Mode Mono/Stereo For automatic adjustment of the i

Menu List133Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsAudioMakes settings related to audio.Rear1/WRR Level Side1/Front/Front+Side1 Selects the knob that ad

Menu List134Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsWRR SettingMakes settings related to the wireless tuner.WRR Valid CH Sel All/CH1 Selects whether to e

Menu List135Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsTimecodeMakes settings related to timecode.TC Out Auto/Generator Selects the source for timecode outp

Menu List136Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsCamera ConfigMakes settings related to various camcorder operations.Rec Tally Blink On/Off Turns warn

Menu List137Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsCamera ConfigMakes settings related to various camcorder operations.Rec Status Indicator On/Off Speci

Menu List138Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsDCC AdjustMakes settings related to DCC (dynamic contrast control).DCC Function Select DCC/Fix Enable

Menu List139Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsAuto Iris2Makes settings related to auto iris.Iris Window 1/2/3/4/5/6/Var Selects the type of iris de

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls14Chapter 1 OverviewRight side (near the front)a ASSIGN. (assignable) 1/2/3 switchesYou can assign the d

Menu List140Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsND CompMakes settings related to ND filter color compensation. Although the differences are very slig

Menu List141Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsNetwork Setting a)Makes settings for network connection.Notes• The CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter is required

Menu List142Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsWi-Fi SettingMakes settings for Wi-Fi connection.Notes• The CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter is required.• This

Menu List143Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsClock SetSets the internal clock.Date/Time Sets the current date and time.12H/24H 12H/24H Selects the

Menu List144Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsSettings in bold are the factory default values.FILE MenuFILEMenu items Sub-item Settings Description

Menu List145Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsSceneMakes settings related to scene file operations.s1 Standard File number and file IDs2 Standard F

Menu List146Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsLensMakes settings related to lens file operations.Display Mode Date&Time/Model NameSelects the i

Menu List147Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsLensMakes settings related to lens file operations.L Manufacturer Displays the name of the manufactur

Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches148Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsUsing the Assignable SW item of the OPERATION menu, you can assign u

Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches149Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsNoteImmediately after you assign a function to the ASSIGN. 2 switch

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls15Chapter 1 Overviewg GAIN selectorSwitches the gain of the video amplifier to match the lighting condit

Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches150Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed SettingsBRT Disp Turn the display of the brightness level on or off. Setting

Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches151Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settingsa) When the digital extender function is turned on, it is not possib

Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches152Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settingsa) When the digital extender function is turned on, it is not possib

Saving and Loading Settings153Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting DataYou can save setup menu settings in the camcorder’s internal memory and o

Saving and Loading Settings154Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting DataTo assign names to filesAssigning a name before you save data in an ALL f

Saving and Loading Scene Files155Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting DataScene files allow you to save the following types of data.• Values set

Saving and Loading Lens Files156Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting DataSet the data in lens files on “FILE” > “Lens” in the setup menu (see

Saving and Loading Lens Files157Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data3 To execute the load, select “Execute,” and then press the MENU knob.T

Connecting External Monitors158Chapter 8 Connecting External DevicesYou can connect a control device such as an RM-B170/B750 Remote Control Unit or R

Connecting External Monitors159Chapter 8 Connecting External DevicesHD/SD SDI OUT connectors (BNC)The PMW-400 has two HD/SD SDI OUT connectors.You ca

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls16Chapter 1 OverviewRight side (near the rear)a Built-in speakerThe speaker can be used to monitor E-E1)

Operating Clips with a Computer160Chapter 8 Connecting External DevicesIf the computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot, you

Operating Clips with a Computer161Chapter 8 Connecting External DevicesAt this time, the output signal from the VIDEO OUT connector, HDMI connector,

Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)162Chapter 8 Connecting External DevicesYou can record the same images as those recorded on the memo

Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)163Chapter 8 Connecting External DevicesYou can transfer an HDV stream to a nonlinear editing system

Configuring a Shooting and Recording System164Chapter 8 Connecting External DevicesIf you install the optional CBK-CE01 on this camcorder, you can at

Testing the Camcorder / Maintenance165Chapter 9 MaintenanceCheck the functions of the camcorder before setting out for a shooting session, preferably

Operation Warnings166Chapter 9 MaintenanceIf a problem occurs when the camcorder is powered or is being operated, a warning is issued by various visi

Operation Warnings167Chapter 9 MaintenanceWarning IndicationMedia Near FullWARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining —Problem Oper

Operation Warnings168Chapter 9 MaintenanceVoltage LowWARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining Problem Operation in the recorder m

Operation Warnings169Chapter 9 MaintenanceReached Clip Number LimitCannot Record to Media(A)1)WARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remai

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls17Chapter 1 Overviewm EXPAND (expand function) buttonIf you press this button when the thumbnail screen

Operation Warnings170Chapter 9 MaintenanceVideo Format MismatchWARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining—— — —Problem Operation in

Operation Warnings171Chapter 9 MaintenanceHDD A2) Battery Near EndWARNING indicator Warning sound Tally/REC Battery remaining—Problem Operation in th

Operation Warnings172Chapter 9 Maintenance1) (B) for the card in slot B2) B for a HDD connected to slot BNo ClipWARNING indicator Warning sound Tally

Important Notes on Operation173AppendixUse and storageDo not subject the camcorder to severe shocks• The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body

Important Notes on Operation174AppendixAbout the LCD panelsThe LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a

Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock175AppendixFragmentationIf pictures cannot be recorded/reproduced properly, try formatting the recording m

Output Formats and Limitations176AppendixOutput formats of the HD/SD SDI OUT connector and HDMI output connectorOutput signal that is output from the

Output Formats and Limitations177Appendix1) Converted from 23.98P by 2-3 pull-down processing.2) Converted from 59.94P.3) Converted from 29.97P by dis

Output Signals and Operation Restrictions When a Camcorder System is Configured (in HD Mode Only)178AppendixThe table below shows output signals from

Specifications179AppendixSpecificationsGeneralPower requirements12 V DC (11 V to 17.0 V)Power consumptionApprox. 26 WMain unit (camcorder) + LCD viewf

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls18Chapter 1 Overviewd MENU buttonEach press of this button turns the setup menu display on and off.The f

Specifications180AppendixViewfinder (supplied)Input/Output ConnectorsS/N ratio56 dB (Noise Suppress Off)60 dB (Noise Suppress On)Horizontal resolution

Specifications181AppendixPower Supply and Related EquipmentLens, Viewfinder and Related EquipmentNoteThe BKW-401 can only be used with the viewfinder

Specifications182AppendixEquipment for Remote ControlMedia AdaptorXQD ExpressCard AdapterMediaAudio EquipmentOther Peripheral DevicesEquipment for Mai

Specifications183AppendixNotes• Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully.SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories184AppendixChart of Optional Components and Accessoriesa) The carrying case is large enough to hold the ca

About i.LINK185AppendixThis section explains the specifications and features of i.LINK.What is i.LINK?i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License / About Bitmap Fonts186AppendixANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPL

About OpenSSL187AppendixBecause it uses the OpenSSL Toolkit, this product uses software developed by the OpenSSL Project (http://www.openssl.org/).Ope

About OpenSSL188Appendix * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRA

About OpenSSL189Appendix * the apps directory (application code) you must include an acknowledgement: * "This product includes software wri

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls19Chapter 1 OverviewLeft side and upper sectiona ASSIGNABLE 4/5 switchesYou can assign the desired funct

About JQuery,Sizzle.js190AppendixThis product uses the following software, released under MIT License.jQuery JavaScript Library v1.7.2http://jquery.co

Index191IndexAAC power 29ACCESS lamps 16, 19Accessories (optional) 184Accessory fitting shoe 12Adaptor connector 11ALARM knob 14Area

Index192IndexExternal input 27External power source 26Eyecup 24FF FWD button/indicator 16F REV button/indicator 16Filter position 27

Index193IndexNND filter 13NEXT button 16Nonlinear editing 161, 163Number of system lines 26OOK mark(s) 92setting 83OK/NG/KP mark(s)

Index194IndexSpecifications 179Status information 57STATUS ON/SEL/OFF switch 15Status screens 57ASSIGN SWITCH 57AUDIO 57BATTERY/MEDI

Table of Contents2Foreword ... 8Before Use...

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls20Chapter 1 Overviewj GENLOCK IN (genlock signal input) connector (BNC type)This connector inputs a refe

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls21Chapter 1 Overviewd AUDIO IN selectorsSelect the audio source you connect to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 co

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls22Chapter 1 Overviewf Lock iconAppears when the recording media is write-protected.g Remaining media cap

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls23Chapter 1 OverviewIn manual mode, auto focus adjustment is also possible, by pressing the PUSH AF butt

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls24Chapter 1 Overviewn VTR buttonUse this to start and stop recording. Press once to start recording, the

Viewfinder Screen Display25Chapter 1 OverviewThe viewfinder screen displays not only the video picture but also characters and messages indicating th

Viewfinder Screen Display26Chapter 1 Overviewg Wireless receiver reception levelWhen a wireless receiver is installed in the camcorder, “W” appears t

Viewfinder Screen Display27Chapter 1 OverviewBottom of viewfinder screena TLCS iris control modeb Focus adjustment mode (when the auto focus lens is

Viewfinder Screen Display28Chapter 1 Overviewm Gain valueIndicates the gain value (in dB) of the video amplifier, as set by the GAIN selector.n Recor

Preparing a Power Supply29Chapter 2 PreparationsFor safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below.• BP-L80S Lithium-ion Batter

Table of Contents3Tripod Mounting ... 41Connecting a Video Light

Attaching the Viewfinder30Chapter 2 PreparationsCAUTIONWhen the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece facing the sun.

Attaching the Viewfinder31Chapter 2 PreparationsYou can adjust the angle of the viewfinder.To reverse the display (image/text indication) verticallyT

Attaching the Viewfinder32Chapter 2 PreparationsTo detach the viewfinder barrel1 Push the clip on the bottom to release.2 Flip up the viewfinder barr

Attaching the Viewfinder33Chapter 2 PreparationsBy fitting an optional BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket, you can rotate the viewfinder out of the

Attaching the Viewfinder34Chapter 2 PreparationsYou can attach an optional DXF-51/DXF-C50WA (5-inch) Electronic Viewfinder. To attach it, an Accessor

Setting the Area of Use / Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock35Chapter 2 PreparationsWhen using the camcorder for the first timeYou cannot us

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens36Chapter 2 PreparationsNoteAlways power the camcorder off before mounting or removing a lens.For information about us

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens37Chapter 2 Preparationscamera than the chart) enters the screen at the wide-angle end.Carrying out the adjustmentWhen

Preparing the Audio Input System38Chapter 2 PreparationsAttach the supplied microphone to the microphone holder of the supplied viewfinder.1 Loosen t

Preparing the Audio Input System39Chapter 2 PreparationsYou can connect up to two monaural microphones to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors, using an

Table of Contents4Chapter 4 : ShootingHandling SxS Memory Cards... 58About SxS Memory

Preparing the Audio Input System40Chapter 2 PreparationsNotes• If the input level on the camcorder is not at an appropriate setting for the microphon

Tripod Mounting / Connecting a Video Light41Chapter 2 Preparations1 Attach the optional VCT-14/U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod.2 Mount the camcorder

Using the Shoulder Strap / Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position42Chapter 2 PreparationsTo attach the shoulder strap1 Fit one of the clips to a shoulde

Setting the Video Format43Chapter 3 Adjustments and SettingsFor menu operations, see “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 104).The following recording

Setting the Video Format44Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settingsb) Converted to 59.94i by 2-3 pulldown processing and recordedc) Converted to PsF and rec

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance45Chapter 3 Adjustments and SettingsSelect the recording mode between UDF and FAT.1 Select “OPERATIO

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance46Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings2 Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to BLACK and release the switch.T

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance47Chapter 3 Adjustments and SettingsNoteIf the camcorder has a zoom lens with an automatic iris, the

Setting the Electronic Shutter48Chapter 3 Adjustments and SettingsTo set no color temperatureSelect “-----” with “Electrical CC<C>” or “Electri

Setting the Electronic Shutter49Chapter 3 Adjustments and SettingsSystem lines: 1080System lines: 720SLS (slow speed shutter) modeSelect this mode fo

Table of Contents5Chapter 5 : Clip OperationsClip Playback ...

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment50Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings2 Select the desired number of accumulated frames with

Zooming51Chapter 3 Adjustments and SettingsTo set the automatic iris window1 Set “OPERATION” > “Auto Iris” > “Iris Window Indication” in the se

Adjusting the Focus52Chapter 3 Adjustments and SettingsNoteThe lens is designed with an extra margin at the infinity position (∞ ), to compensate fo

Adjusting the Audio Level53Chapter 3 Adjustments and SettingsWhen you set the AUDIO SELECT switch to AUTO, the input levels of analog audio signals r

Setting the Time Data54Chapter 3 Adjustments and SettingsSelecting the recorded audioYou can select the audio recorded on audio channels 3 and 4 with

Setting the Time Data55Chapter 3 Adjustments and SettingsTo make the timecode consecutiveWhen the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch is set to R-RUN, recording a

Setting the Time Data56Chapter 3 Adjustments and SettingsExample 2: Interconnecting a number of camcorders (including one reference camcorder) To loc

Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)57Chapter 3 Adjustments and SettingsTo display status screensWith no menu is displ

Handling SxS Memory Cards58Chapter 4 ShootingThis camcorder records video and audio on SxS memory cards (not supplied) loaded into one or both of its

Handling SxS Memory Cards59Chapter 4 ShootingWhen SxS memory cards are loaded in both slot A and slot B, you can press the SLOT SELECT button to sele

Table of Contents6Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting DataSaving and Loading Settings...

Handling SxS Memory Cards60Chapter 4 Shooting• If you continue recording, the message “Media Full” appears and recording stops when the total remaini

Using a Media Adaptor61Chapter 4 ShootingBy using an optional QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adapter, you can insert an XQD memory card into the SxS memory

Operating via the REMOTE Connector62Chapter 4 ShootingA “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card to be used with this camcorder must be formatted using the for

Operating via the REMOTE Connector63Chapter 4 ShootingASSIGN. 1/3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 switch, the COLOR TEMP. button, and the ASSIGNABLE 5 swi

Operating via the REMOTE Connector64Chapter 4 ShootingWhen a remote control unit is connected to the camcorder, the “remote control data block” is se

Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/B75065Chapter 4 ShootingYou can adjust the functions in the following table by using menu operation

Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/B75066Chapter 4 ShootingIris Iris Mode Auto/Manual Selects the iris mode. Yes YesIris Speed –99 to

Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/B75067Chapter 4 ShootingMedia Rec Start/Stop Starts or stops recording. Yes YesPlay Play/Pause Star

Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/B75068Chapter 4 ShootingBlack Master Black –99 to ±0 to +99 Specifies the master black level.Yes Ye

Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/B75069Chapter 4 ShootingKnee Knee On/Off Turns knee correction on or off.Yes Yesb)Knee Point 50% to

Table of Contents7AppendixImportant Notes on Operation ... 173Exchanging the Battery of t

Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/B75070Chapter 4 ShootingDetail(HD mode)/Detail(SD mode)Detail On/Off Turns detail adjustment on or

Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/B75071Chapter 4 ShootingMatrix Matrix On/Off Turns the matrix correction function on or off.Yesb)Ye

Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/B75072Chapter 4 ShootingV ModulationV Modulation On/Off Turns V modulation shading on or off.Yesb)Y

Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RM-B170/B75073Chapter 4 Shootinga) Depending on RM-B750 versionb) The camcorder’s built-in menu can be oper

Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RCP-1001/150174Chapter 4 ShootingYou can adjust the functions in the following table by using menu operatio

Functions That Can Be Controlled from the RCP-1001/150175Chapter 4 ShootingSwitch StatusGamma On/Off Turns gamma correction on or off.YesBlack Gamma

Using a Wi-Fi Adapter76Chapter 4 ShootingMounting an optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter on this camcorder allows a Wi-Fi connection between a computer a

Using a Wi-Fi Adapter77Chapter 4 Shooting5 Turn the MENU knob to select a network and press the knob.The “MAINTENANCE” menu appears again.6 Confirm t

Using a Wi-Fi Adapter78Chapter 4 ShootingYou can operate the Web menu built in the camcorder from a computer when it is connected to the camcorder vi

Using a Wi-Fi Adapter79Chapter 4 ShootingThe Live Logging function allows you to record shot marks using a computer while you are shooting. That is,

Foreword8Chapter 1 After purchasing the PMW-400 Solid-State Memory Camcorder, before operating, it is necessary to set the area of use.(Unless this s

Basic Operations80Chapter 4 Shooting2 Launch the browser and input http://<camcorder’s IP address>/rm.html in the address bar.Example: When the

Basic Operations81Chapter 4 Shooting- Turn on the assignable switch to which the Rec function has been assigned (see page 149).During recording, the

Basic Operations82Chapter 4 ShootingWhen the camcorder is in standby (STBY) mode, you can play all or part of the most recently recorded clip (see pa

Advanced Operations83Chapter 4 ShootingOn this camcorder, two types of shot marks are available in HD mode. You can record them at user-specified pos

Advanced Operations84Chapter 4 Shootingselecting a different video format. Picture data from before the change is not recorded even if you start reco

Advanced Operations85Chapter 4 Shootingmaintained. You do not need to set them again the next time you shoot in Interval Rec mode.Notes• The Interval

Advanced Operations86Chapter 4 ShootingNotes• The Interval Rec, Picture Cache Rec, Frame Rec, and Slow & Quick Motion function cannot be used at

Advanced Operations87Chapter 4 Shootingthe setup menu is set to “Enable.” When Slow & Quick Motion is enabled, “i.LINK I/O” is fixed as “Disable.

Planning Metadata Operations88Chapter 4 ShootingPlanning metadata is information about shooting and recording plans, recorded in an XML file.Example

Planning Metadata Operations89Chapter 4 ShootingSelect “OPERATION” > “Plan.Metadata” > “Clip Name Disp” (see page 122) in the setup menu, then

Features9Chapter 1 Overview2/3-type full-HD (1920 × 1080) CMOS image sensorsThe PMW-400 Solid-State Memory Camcorder is provided with three newly dev

Planning Metadata Operations90Chapter 4 Shootingxmlns.sony.net/pro/metadata/planningmetadata"spassignId="H00123"spcreationDate="2

Clip Playback91Chapter 5 Clip OperationsA thumbnail screen appears if you press the THUMBNAIL button in E-E or playback mode. Thumbnail screens displ

Clip Playback92Chapter 5 Clip Operationsa Index pictureUDF, FAT-HD mode: When a clip is recorded, its first frame is set automatically as the index p

Clip Playback93Chapter 5 Clip OperationsTo play clips sequentially starting from a selected clip1 Select the thumbnail of the clip that you want to p

Clip Playback94Chapter 5 Clip OperationsTo search for shot marks in clips with the shot mark thumbnail screen (HD mode only)When a clip contains one

Thumbnail Operations95Chapter 5 Clip OperationsYou can use the THUMBNAIL menu to perform various operations on clips, to check clip properties, and t

Thumbnail Operations96Chapter 5 Clip OperationsCopy Clip — Copies a clip (see page 99).Delete Clip — Deletes a clip (see page 100).Divide Clip — Divi

Thumbnail Operations97Chapter 5 Clip OperationsSee “Basic Setup Menu Operations” (page 104) for information about menu operations.To display the THUM

Thumbnail Operations98Chapter 5 Clip OperationsSelect “Clip Properties” in the THUMBNAIL menu.a Image of the current clipb Image of the previous clip

Thumbnail Operations99Chapter 5 Clip Operationsj Timecode of the displayed imagek Timecode of the recording start pointl Timecode of the recording en