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Setting the Electronic Shutter, Shutter Modes, Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed

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Chapter 3 Adjustments and Settings Setting the Electronic Shutter Shutter Modes The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter and the shutter speeds that can be selected are listed below. Standard mode Select this mode for shooting fast-moving subjects with little blurring. You can set the shutter speed in one of two shutter modes: Speed mode, in which the speed is set in seconds, and Angle mode, in which the speed is set in degrees. Speed mode System frequency 59.94i 59.94P 50i 50P 29.97P 25P 23.98P Shutter speed (unit: seconds) 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 1/40 a), 1/50 a) , 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 1/33 a), 1/50 a), 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 1/32 a), 1/48 a), 1/50 a), 1/60, 1/96, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 a) This speed cannot be selected when the camcorder is in Slow & Quick Motion mode and OPERATION >Rec Function >Frame Rate in the setup menu is set to a value that is greater than the system frequency. Angle mode 180°, 90°, 45°, 22.5°, and 11.25° ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode Select this mode for obtaining images with no horizontal bands of noise when shooting subjects such as monitor screens. As shown in the following tables, the range of shutter speeds that can be set varies depending on whether the Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q) function is on or off. System lines: 1080 System frequency 59.94i 50i 29.97P 23.98P 25P Shutter speed (unit: Hz) S&Q: Off S&Q: On 60.00 to 3800 - 50.00 to 3500 - 29.99 to 4100 32.01 to 4100 23.99 to 3700 32.02 to 3700 25.00 to 3900 32.03 to 3900 System lines: 720 System frequency 59.94P 50P 29.97P 23.98P 25P Shutter speed (unit: Hz) S&Q: Off S&Q: On 60.07 to 4100 32.01 to 4100 50.03 to 3900 32.03 to 3900 29.99 to 4100 32.01 to 4100 23.99 to 3700 32.02 to 3700 25.00 to 3900 32.03 to 3900 SLS (slow speed shutter) mode Select this mode for shooting subjects in low level lighting conditions. Number of accumulated frames 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 32, 64 Notes • SLS mode cannot be used when the video format is SP 1440/23.98P or when the camcorder is in Slow & Quick Motion mode. • It is not possible to output the color bar signal, turn the SLS mode on or off, or change the number of accumulated frames when the number of accumulated frames is set to 16, 32 or 64. Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed Notes • When the automatic iris is used, the iris opens wider as the shutter speed increases, thus reducing the depth of field. • The selectable shutter speeds vary depending on the current system frequency. 54 Setting the Electronic Shutter

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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Setting the Electronic Shutter

Chapter 3

Adjustments and Settings

The shutter modes that can be used with the

electronic shutter and the shutter speeds that can

be selected are listed below.

Standard mode

Select this mode for shooting fast-moving

subjects with little blurring.

You can set the shutter speed in one of two shutter

modes: Speed mode, in which the speed is set in

seconds, and Angle mode, in which the speed is

set in degrees.

Speed mode

a) This speed cannot be selected when the camcorder is

in Slow & Quick Motion mode and OPERATION

>Rec Function >Frame Rate in the setup menu is set

to a value that is greater than the system frequency.

Angle mode

180°, 90°, 45°, 22.5°, and 11.25°

ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode

Select this mode for obtaining images with no

horizontal bands of noise when shooting subjects

such as monitor screens.

As shown in the following tables, the range of

shutter speeds that can be set varies depending on

whether the Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q)

function is on or off.

System lines: 1080

System lines: 720

SLS (slow speed shutter) mode

Select this mode for shooting subjects in low level

lighting conditions.

Notes

•

SLS mode cannot be used when the video format is SP

1440/23.98P or when the camcorder is in Slow &

Quick Motion mode.

•

It is not possible to output the color bar signal, turn the

SLS mode on or off, or change the number of

accumulated frames when the number of accumulated

frames is set to 16, 32 or 64.

Notes

•

When the automatic iris is used, the iris opens wider as

the shutter speed increases, thus reducing the depth of

field.

•

The selectable shutter speeds vary depending on the

current system frequency.

Setting the Electronic

Shutter

Shutter Modes

System

frequency

Shutter speed (unit: seconds)

59.94i

59.94P

50i

50P

60,

100,

120

125

250

500

1000

2000

29.97P

100,

120

125

250

500

1000

2000

25P

60,

100

120,

125

250

500

1000

2000

23.98P

100

120,

125

250

500

1000

2000

System

frequency

Shutter speed (unit: Hz)

S&Q: Off

S&Q: On

59.94i

60.00 to 3800

—

50i

50.00 to 3500

—

29.97P

29.99 to 4100

32.01 to 4100

23.98P

23.99 to 3700

32.02 to 3700

25P

25.00 to 3900

32.03 to 3900

System

frequency

Shutter speed (unit: Hz)

S&Q: Off

S&Q: On

59.94P

60.07 to 4100

32.01 to 4100

50P

50.03 to 3900

32.03 to 3900

29.97P

29.99 to 4100

32.01 to 4100

23.98P

23.99 to 3700

32.02 to 3700

25P

25.00 to 3900

32.03 to 3900

Number of accumulated frames

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 32, 64

Selecting the Shutter Mode and

Shutter Speed