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Operating Clips With a Computer The clips recorded on SxS memory cards with this camcorder can be controlled on a computer or edited using the optional nonlinear editing software. For these purposes, the clips on an SxS memory card can be operated by directly loading the card in a computer or by connecting the camcorder or the optional SBAC-US10 SxS Memory Card USB Reader/Writer to the computer, using an USB cable as shown below. Preparations To use the ExpressCard slot of a computer If the computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/ 34 or ExpressCard/54 slot, you can directly insert the SxS memory card containing clips recorded with this camcorder and access to the files. For the operating requirements for the computer, see "Using the CD-ROM" on page 14.. Note The SxS Device Driver Software on the CDROM supplied with the camcorder must be installed on your computer. Before installation, be sure to read the enclosed SxS Device Driver Software End-User License Agreement. For information on installation of the driver, refer to the ReadMe on the supplied CD-ROM. For support information for the driver, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ to the ExpressCard slot SxS memory card Computer with SxS Device Driver Software installed With a Windows computer, check that a Removable Disk appears in My Computer. This indicates normal status. With a Macintosh computer, an icon is displayed on the menu bar. SxS PRO 8GB Connecting External Devices 130 Operating Clips With a Computer To connect with a USB cable When you connect the camcorder or the SBACUS10 SxS Memory Card USB Reader/Writer (optional) using the supplied USB cable, the memory card in the slot is acknowledged as an extended drive by the computer. When two memory cards are mounted in this camcorder, they are acknowledged as two independent extended drives by the computer. SxS memory card SxS PRO 8GB SBAC-US10 (optional) USB cable (supplied with SBAC-US10) USB cable (supplied with the camcorder) Notes • When connecting the USB cable to the computer, be careful to check the form and direction of the USB connector. • The camcorder and the SBAC-US10 do not work on the bus power from the computer. Supply the operating power independently. To check the connection to the camcorder 1 Turn the camcorder on by setting the power switch to CAMERA or MEDIA. A message prompting you to confirm that you wish to enable the USB connection is displayed in the viewfinder. Connect USB Now? Execute Cancel Note This message will not be displayed while another confirmation message or in-progress

Section	Page
Table of Contents	4
Overview	10
Package Configuration	10
Features	11
Using the CD-ROM	14
Reading the CD-ROM Manuals	14
System Requirements for Using the Applications	14
Software Installation	15
Parts Identifications	16
Camcorder	16
Zoom Lens VCL-614B2X (Supplied)	20
IR Remote Commander (Supplied)	21
On-Screen Indications	23
Indications in Camera Mode	23
Direct Menu Operation	24
Preparations	26
Power Supply	26
Using a Battery Pack	26
Using AC Power (DC IN Power)	27
Turning Power On	28
Turning Power Off	28
Setting the Clock	29
Adjusting the Viewfinder	30
Adjusting the Lens	33
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length	33
Replacing the Lens	34
Retrieving the Lens File	35
Adjusting the Grip	36
Using the Cheek Pad	37
Using the IR Remote Commander	39
Handling SxS Memory Cards	40
About SxS Memory Cards	40
Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card	41
Switching Between SxS Memory Cards	43
Formatting an SxS Memory Card	43
Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording	43
Restoring an SxS Memory Card	44
Using the PHU-60K	45
Connecting/Removing the PHU Connection Cable	45
Formatting the PHU-60K	45
Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording	46
Restoring the PHU-60K	46
Recording	47
Basic Operation Procedure	47
Selecting the Video Format	49
Selectable Formats	49
Changing the Format	50
Switching the ND Filters	50
Adjusting the White Balance	51
Selecting the Adjustment Mode	51
Executing Auto White Balance	52
Adjusting the Black Balance	53
Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns	53
Displaying the Markers	53
Displaying the Zebra Patterns	54
Setting the Gain	55
Recording With Fixed Gain	55
Recording in AGC Mode	56
Setting the Electronic Shutter	56
Shooting in a Fixed Shutter Mode	56
Shooting in EX Slow Shutter Mode	58
Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode	58
Adjusting the Iris	58
Recording in Auto Iris Mode	58
Adjusting the Iris Manually	59
Adjusting the Zoom	59
Switching the Zoom Mode	59
Operating the Zoom Manually	60
Using the Power Zoom	60
Adjusting the Focus	61
Adjusting in Full MF Mode	61
Adjusting in MF Mode	62
Adjusting in AF Mode	63
Using Macro Mode	64
Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot)	64
Reducing Flickers	65
Setting the Time Data	65
Running Modes of the Timecode	65
Setting the Timecode	66
Setting the User Bits	66
Displaying the Time Data	67
Recording Audio Signals	67
Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones	67
Using External Inputs	68
Using an External Microphone	68
Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels	68
Monitoring the Audio	69
Outputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone	69
Recording Shot Marks	70
Rec Review	71
Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons	72
Interval Recording	73
Preparatory Settings	73
Performing Interval Recording	73
Frame Recording	74
Preparatory Settings	74
Performing Frame Recording	75
Slow & Quick Motion Recording	76
Preparatory Settings	76
Recording in Slow & Quick Motion Mode	77
Freeze Mix: Image Alignment	77
Shot Transition	78
Preparatory Settings	79
Recording with a Shot Transition	81
Fader Function	82
Preparatory Settings	82
Starting Recording with a Fade In	83
Ending Recording with a Fade Out	83
Picture Profiles	84
Registering the Customized Settings as a Picture Profile	84
Selecting a Picture Profile	85
Copying the Settings of a Picture Profile	85
Resetting a Picture Profile	86
Picture Profile Items	87
Deleting Clips	91
Deleting the Last Recorded Clip	91
Deleting All Clips	91
Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data	92
Storing the Setup File	92
Retrieving the Setup File	92
Resetting to the Standard Values	92
Playback	93
Playing Back Clips	93
Thumbnail Screen	93
Playback	94
Clip Operations	98
Clip Operation Menus	98
Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus	99
Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip	100
Adding the OK Mark to a Clip	100
Copying a Clip	101
Deleting a Clip	101
Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen	101
Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen	102
Adding/Deleting Shot Marks	103
Changing the Index Frame	104
Dividing a Clip	104
Status Displays	105
Showing the Status Screens	105
CAMERA Status Screen	106
AUDIO Status Screen	107
In Camera Mode	107
In Media Mode	107
VIDEO Status Screen	108
BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen	108
BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen	109
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings	110
Overview of the Setup Menus	110
Setup Menu Configuration	110
Setup Menu Layers	110
Basic Menu Operations	111
Setup Menu List	114
CAMERA SET Menu	114
AUDIO SET Menu	118
VIDEO SET Menu	119
VF SET Menu	120
TC/UB SET Menu	122
LENS Menu	122
OTHERS Menu	124
Connecting External Devices	128
Connecting External Monitors	128
Operating Clips With a Computer	130
Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)	132
Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External Device	132
Nonlinear Editing	133
Recording External Input Signals	133
External Synchronization	134
Operating From the RM- B750/B150	136
Operating the Menus of the Camcorder	136
Functions Operable From the RM-B750/B150 (Camera Mode)	138
Appendixes	140
Important Notes on Operation	140
Formats and Limitations of Outputs	141
Video Formats and Output Formats	141
Limitations of Outputs	142
Lens File Operations	143
Backup Battery	144
Troubleshooting	146
Operating Power	146
Recording/Playback	146
External Devices	147
Error/Warning Indications	148
Error Indications	148
Warning Indications	148
About i.LINK	150
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License	151
AVC Patent Portfolio License	151
VC-1 Patent Portfolio License	152
Specifications	152
General	152
Camera Block	153
Audio Block	153
Viewfinder	153
Inputs/Outputs	153
Supplied Lens (VCL-614B2X)	154
Optional Accessories	154
Index	156
A	156
B	156
C	156
D	157
E	157
F	157
G	157
H	157
I	157
J	158
K	158
L	158
M	158
N	158
O	158
P	158
R	158
S	159
T	159
U	159
V	159
W	159
X	159
Y	159

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Operating Clips With a Computer

130

Connecting External Devices

The clips recorded on SxS memory cards with

this camcorder can be controlled on a computer or

edited using the optional nonlinear editing

software.

For these purposes, the clips on an SxS memory

card can be operated by directly loading the card

in a computer or by connecting the camcorder or

the optional SBAC-US10 SxS Memory Card

USB Reader/Writer to the computer, using an

USB cable as shown below.

Preparations

To use the ExpressCard slot of a computer

If the computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/

34 or ExpressCard/54 slot, you can directly insert

the SxS memory card containing clips recorded

with this camcorder and access to the files.

For the operating requirements for the computer, see

“Using the CD-ROM” on page 14..

Note

The SxS Device Driver Software on the CD-

ROM supplied with the camcorder must be

installed on your computer. Before installation,

be sure to read the enclosed SxS Device Driver

Software End-User License Agreement.

For information on installation of the driver, refer to

the ReadMe on the supplied CD-ROM.

For support information for the driver, visit the

following URL:

http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/

With a Windows computer, check that a

Removable Disk appears in My Computer. This

indicates normal status.

With a Macintosh computer, an icon is displayed

on the menu bar.

To connect with a USB cable

When you connect the camcorder or the SBAC-

US10 SxS Memory Card USB Reader/Writer

(optional) using the supplied USB cable, the

memory card in the slot is acknowledged as an

extended drive by the computer.

When two memory cards are mounted in this

camcorder, they are acknowledged as two

independent extended drives by the computer.

Notes

•

When connecting the USB cable to the

computer, be careful to check the form and

direction of the USB connector.

•

The camcorder and the SBAC-US10 do not

work on the bus power from the computer.

Supply the operating power independently.

To check the connection to the camcorder

Turn the camcorder on by setting the

power switch to CAMERA or MEDIA.

A message prompting you to confirm that

you wish to enable the USB connection is

displayed in the viewfinder.

This message will not be displayed while

another confirmation message or in-progress

Operating Clips With a

Computer

SxS PRO

to the

ExpressCard

slot

SxS memory card

Computer with SxS

Device Driver Software

installed

Note

SxS PRO

USB cable

(supplied with

SBAC-US10)

SBAC-US10

(optional)

USB cable

(supplied

with the

camcorder)

SxS memory card

Connect

USB

Now?

Execute

ancel