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Monochrome LCD Panel, HD/SD SDI OUT connector BNC type

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Chapter 1 Overview d AUDIO IN selectors Select the audio source you connect to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors. LINE: When connecting a stereo amplifier or other external audio signal source MIC: When connecting a microphone that does not require 48 V power supply +48V: When connecting a microphone that requires 48 V power supply e HD/SD SDI OUT connector (BNC type) Outputs an HDSDI or SDSDI signal (with embedded audio). The output from this connector can be turned on and off with OPERATION >Input/Output >SDI Output in the setup menu. f AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1 and channel 2 input) connectors (XLR type, 3-pin, female) These are audio input connectors for channels 1 and 2 to which you can connect audio equipment or a microphone. g Bottom cover This is provided for protecting the cables connected to the connectors on the rear panel. By loosening the screws which retain the cover to the bottom of the camcorder, you can adjust the position of the cover depending on the size and shape of the microphone or audio cable plugs. After adjusting the position, tighten the screws to secure the cover. h AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5pin, male) Outputs the audio signals recorded on audio channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4. The audio signals are selected by the MONITOR switch. i REMOTE connector (8-pin) Connect a remote control unit, which makes it possible to control the camcorder remotely. Note Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the camcorder POWER switch. j i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (6-pin, IEEE1394 compliant, S400) To input and output HDV/DV streams, connect to an HDV/DV device. Monochrome LCD Panel a Timecode status NDF: Appears when non-drop-frame timecode is selected. EXT-LK: Appears when the internal timecode generator is locked to an external signal input to the TC IN (timecode input) connector. b Counter display mode Shows the type of information selected by the DISPLAY switch to be displayed in the time counter display. COUNTER: Counter values TC: Timecode U-BIT: User bits data c Time counter display Switches displays of time counter values, timecode, and user bits data, depending on the position of the DISPLAY switch. When the HOLD button is pressed to hold the timecode value, the timecode is displayed in the format shown below. When the HOLD button is pressed again to release the hold, the timecode is displayed in the normal format. The three dots indicates that timecode is displayed in the hold mode. d HOLD indication Appears when the timecode generator output is displayed in the hold mode. e Audio level indicators Indicate the audio recording or playback levels of channels 1 to 4. Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 25

Section	Page
Table of Contents	5
Foreword	10
Before Use	10
Chapter 1 Overview	11
Features	11
Using the CD-ROM	12
Reading the CD-ROM Manuals	12
System Requirements for Using the Applications	13
Software Installation	13
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls	14
Power Supply	14
Accessory Attachments	14
Operating and Connectors Section	16
Monochrome LCD Panel	25
Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with the PMW-320K)	26
Viewfinder	27
Viewfinder Screen Display	29
Chapter 2 Preparations	33
Preparing a Power Supply	33
Using a Battery Pack	33
Using AC Power	34
Attaching the Viewfinder	35
Attaching the Supplied Viewfinder	35
Adjusting the Viewfinder Position	35
Adjusting the Viewfinder Angle	36
Lifting Up the Viewfinder Barrel and Eyepiece	36
Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen	37
Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket	37
Attaching a 5-inch Electronic Viewfinder	38
Setting the Area of Use	40
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock	41
Mounting and Adjusting the Lens	41
Adjusting the Flange Focal Length	42
Preparing the Audio Input System	43
Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector	43
Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors	44
Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)	45
Tripod Mounting	46
Connecting a Video Light	47
Using the Shoulder Strap	47
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position	48
Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings	49
Setting the Video Format	49
Changing the Video Format	50
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance	50
Adjusting the Black Balance	50
Adjusting the White Balance	51
Setting the Electronic Shutter	54
Shutter Modes	54
Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed	54
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment	56
Zooming	57
Switching between Zoom Modes	57
Using Manual Zoom	57
Using Servo Zoom	57
Adjusting the Focus	57
Adjusting in Full MF Mode	57
Adjusting in MF Mode	58
Adjusting in AF Mode	58
Using Macro Mode	58
Adjusting the Audio Level	59
Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 Connectors	59
Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC IN Connector	59
Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 4	60
Setting the Time Data	61
Setting the Timecode	61
Setting the User Bits	62
Synchronizing the Timecode	62
Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)	64
Chapter 4 Shooting	66
Handling S×S Memory Cards	66
About S×S Memory Cards	66
Loading and Ejecting S×S Memory Cards	67
Selecting the S×S Memory Card to Use	68
Formatting (Initializing) S×S Memory Cards	68
Checking the Remaining Recording Time	69
Restoring S×S Memory Cards	69
Basic Operations	70
Playing Recorded Clips	71
Deleting Recorded Clips	72
Advanced Operations	73
Recording Shot Marks	73
Setting OK Marks	73
Starting to Record from Pre-stored Video (Picture Cache Function)	73
Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)	75
Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function)	76
Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion	77
Framing Shots with the Freeze Mix Function	79
Chapter 5 Clip Operations	80
Clip Playback	80
Thumbnail Screen	80
Playing Clips	82
Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips	83
Thumbnail Operations	84
THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration	84
Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations	85
Changing the Thumbnail Screen Type	85
Displaying Clip Properties	86
Adding and Deleting OK Marks (HD Mode Only)	87
Copying Clips	87
Deleting Clips	88
Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen	89
Displaying the Shot Mark Thumbnail Screen (HD Mode Only)	90
Adding and Deleting Shot Marks (HD Mode Only)	90
Changing Clip Index Pictures (HD Mode Only)	91
Dividing Clips (HD Mode Only)	91
Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings	92
Setup Menu Organization and Levels	92
Setup Menu Organization	92
Setup Menu Levels	92
Basic Setup Menu Operations	93
Menu List	96
OPERATION Menu	96
PAINT Menu	110
MAINTENANCE Menu	116
FILE Menu	127
Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches	131
Functions that can be assigned to the ASSIGN. 0 switch	131
Functions that can be assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 switch	132
Functions that can be assigned to the ASSIGN. 1 and 3 switches, the ASSIGNABLE 4 and 5 switches, and the COLOR TEMP. button	132
Functions that can be assigned to the RET button on the lens	134
Adjusting Picture Characteristics to Match the PMW-EX1R	135
Chapter 7 Saving and Loading User Setting Data	136
Saving and Loading Settings	136
Saving Setting Data	136
Loading Setting Data	137
Resetting a File after Changing Its Contents	137
Saving and Loading Scene Files	138
Saving Scene Files	138
Loading Scene Files	138
Saving and Loading Lens Files	139
Setting Lens File Data	139
Saving Lens Files	139
Loading Lens Files	140
Loading Lens Files Automatically	140
Chapter 8 Connecting External Devices	141
Connecting External Monitors	141
Operating Clips with a Computer	143
Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)	145
Recording the Camera Picture on an External Device	145
Nonlinear Editing	146
Recording External Input Signals	146
Chapter 9 Maintenance	148
Testing the Camcorder	148
Maintenance	148
Cleaning the Viewfinder	148
Note about the Battery Terminal	148
Operation Warnings	149
Appendix	156
Important Notes on Operation	156
Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock	158
Specifications	158
General	158
Camera Block	159
Audio Block	159
Display	159
Media Block	160
Inputs/Outputs	160
Lens Block (PMW-320K only)	160
Supplied Accessories	161
Recommended Additional Equipment	161
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories	163
About i.LINK	164
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License	165

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Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Chapter 1

Overview

AUDIO IN selectors

Select the audio source you connect to the

AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.

LINE:

When connecting a stereo amplifier or

other external audio signal source

MIC:

When connecting a microphone that does

not require 48 V power supply

+48V:

When connecting a microphone that

requires 48 V power supply

HD/SD SDI OUT connector (BNC type)

Outputs an HDSDI or SDSDI signal (with

embedded audio). The output from this connector

can be turned on and off with OPERATION

>Input/Output >SDI Output in the setup menu.

AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1

and channel 2 input) connectors (XLR

type, 3-pin, female)

These are audio input connectors for channels 1

and 2 to which you can connect audio equipment

or a microphone.

Bottom cover

This is provided for protecting the cables

connected to the connectors on the rear panel.

By loosening the screws which retain the cover to

the bottom of the camcorder, you can adjust the

position of the cover depending on the size and

shape of the microphone or audio cable plugs.

After adjusting the position, tighten the screws to

secure the cover.

AUDIO OUT connector (XLR type, 5-

pin, male)

Outputs the audio signals recorded on audio

channels 1 and 2 or audio channels 3 and 4. The

audio signals are selected by the MONITOR

switch.

REMOTE connector (8-pin)

Connect a remote control unit, which makes it

possible to control the camcorder remotely.

Note

Before connecting/disconnecting the Remote Control

Unit to/from the camcorder, be sure to turn off the

camcorder POWER switch.

i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (6-pin,

IEEE1394 compliant, S400)

To input and output HDV/DV streams, connect to

an HDV/DV device.

Timecode status

NDF:

Appears when non-drop-frame timecode is

selected.

EXT-LK:

Appears when the internal timecode

generator is locked to an external signal input

to the TC IN (timecode input) connector.

Counter display mode

Shows the type of information selected by the

DISPLAY switch to be displayed in the time

counter display.

COUNTER:

Counter values

TC:

Timecode

U-BIT:

User bits data

Time counter display

Switches displays of time counter values,

timecode, and user bits data, depending on the

position of the DISPLAY switch.

When the HOLD button is pressed to hold the

timecode value, the timecode is displayed in the

format shown below. When the HOLD button is

pressed again to release the hold, the timecode is

displayed in the normal format.

HOLD indication

Appears when the timecode generator output is

displayed in the hold mode.

Audio level indicators

Indicate the audio recording or playback levels of

channels 1 to 4.

Monochrome LCD Panel

The three dots indicates that timecode is

displayed in the hold mode.