Memory Recorder: (English)

MEMORY RECORDER
PMW-1000
OPERATION MANUAL [English]

1st Edition (Revised 10)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Features............................................................................................ 6
Features of this unit ............................................................................... 6
System Configurations ................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

Front Panel ..................................................................................... 10
Display screen ..................................................................................... 14
Rear Panel ...................................................................................... 19
Chapter 3 Preparations
Preparing Power Sources ............................................................. 22
Supplying power.................................................................................. 22
Attaching a battery pack...................................................................... 22
Initial Setup .................................................................................... 24
Connections and Settings ............................................................ 25
Connections for Content Browser and non-Sony nonlinear editors.... 25
Connections for cut editing ................................................................. 27
Using the editing functions of the recorder (controlling through
REMOTE(9P) connector) .......................................................... 30
Connections for pool coverage............................................................ 31
Synchronization Reference Signals............................................. 32
Setting System Frequency............................................................ 33
Setting Timecode........................................................................... 33
Superimposed Text Information................................................... 35
Basic Operations of the Function Menu ...................................... 37
Function menu operations ................................................................... 37
Function menu settings........................................................................ 37
Handling Memory Cards ............................................................... 40
About memory cards ........................................................................... 40
Inserting/removing an SxS memory card............................................ 41
Switching between SxS memory cards ............................................... 42
Formatting (initializing) an SxS memory card.................................... 42
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Handling an External Storage ...................................................... 43
Using the external storage ................................................................... 43
Removing the external storage ............................................................ 44
Chapter 4 Recording, Playback and Copy

Recording....................................................................................... 45
Preparations for recording ................................................................... 45
Carrying out recording......................................................................... 45
Continuing to record while exchanging memory cards
(relay recording)......................................................................... 46
Recording with the HDSDI remote control function........................... 47
Handling of SxS memory cards when recording does not end
normally (salvage functions)...................................................... 47
Playback ......................................................................................... 48
Playback operation............................................................................... 49
Playback operations using thumbnails................................................. 52
Copying .......................................................................................... 52
Overview.............................................................................................. 52
Copy operations ................................................................................... 53
Chapter 5 Operations in Clip List Screens

Overview......................................................................................... 55
Switching between display screens ..................................................... 55
Information and controls in clip list screens........................................ 56
Clip Menu ............................................................................................ 59
Clip F Menu......................................................................................... 60
Clip Operations.............................................................................. 61
Selecting clips...................................................................................... 61
Searching with thumbnails .................................................................. 61
Playing a clip by thumbnail search...................................................... 62
Setting clip flags .................................................................................. 63
Locking (write-protecting) clips .......................................................... 63
Deleting clips ....................................................................................... 63
Copying clips ....................................................................................... 64
Setting the index picture frame............................................................ 64
EDL Editing .................................................................................... 65
What is EDL editing? .......................................................................... 65
Creating and editing EDLs .................................................................. 66
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Media Operations........................................................................... 68
Checking the media information ......................................................... 68
Formatting (initializing) SxS memory cards ....................................... 68
Chapter 6 File Operations

Overview......................................................................................... 70
Directory structure............................................................................... 70
File operation restrictions .................................................................... 70
FTPS protocol support......................................................................... 70
FTP File Operations....................................................................... 71
Making FTP connections..................................................................... 71
Command list ...................................................................................... 72
CIFS File Operations ..................................................................... 75
Making CIFS connections ................................................................... 75
Chapter 7 Menus
Menu System Configuration ......................................................... 76
Setup Menu .................................................................................... 76
Items in the basic menu ....................................................................... 77
Basic menu operations......................................................................... 80
Menu bank operations (menu items B01 to B13)................................ 82
Items in the extended menu................................................................. 83
Extended menu operations .................................................................. 94
Maintenance Menu......................................................................... 95
Items in the maintenance menu ........................................................... 95
Maintenance menu operations............................................................. 98
Appendix
Important Notes on Operation.................................................... 101
About the LCD panel ........................................................................ 101
Network ............................................................................................. 101
Periodic Maintenance.................................................................. 102
Operating hours meter ....................................................................... 102
Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 103
Alarms ............................................................................................... 103
Error messages .................................................................................. 109
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Specifications .............................................................................. 110
Using UMID Data.......................................................................... 114
Ancillary Data............................................................................... 116
Ancillary data in HDSDI/SDSDI signals .......................................... 116
Ancillary data in MXF files............................................................... 116
Closed caption data............................................................................ 117
Trademarks and Licenses .......................................................... 118
Trademarks ........................................................................................ 118
MPEG-4 visual patent portfolio license ............................................ 118
About IJG (Independent JPEG Group).............................................. 118
Character display software “iType”................................................... 118
Open source software licenses........................................................... 118
Obtaining GPL/LGPL/GPL V3 licensed software ............................ 118
Index ............................................................................................ 119
Table of Contents 5
Overview 1
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter
Uncompressed PCM recording of 24-bit 48 kHz audio

Features enables 8-channel audio recording at high sound quality.
Recording and playback functions

The PMW-1000 is a full-HD (1920 × 1080 and 1280 ×
720) memory recorder. Support for MPEG/XAVC/SD with multiple codecs
It features an enhanced networking and other IT functions, In addition to the MPEG HD422 codec and XAVC
and is highly compatible with nonlinear editing systems MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec, this unit supports the MPEG
and network production systems, enabling efficient file- HD420 codec, allowing HD operation across a wide range
based operation. of recording times and application objectives.
The unit can be used as a player for video editing and The unit is also capable of DVCAM codec recording and
program output, and as a recorder for nonlinear editing. IMX playback (30/40/50 Mbps).
For these applications, the unit can be connected via its
Support for multiple frame frequencies
SDI I/O connectors to earlier nonlinear editors, monitors,
This unit can record and play multiple frame frequencies at
and video equipment with SDI interfaces.
1080 (59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P and 23.98P) or 720 (59.94P
It has a compact, lightweight body for easy portability
and 50P) with MPEG HD422 codec and XAVC codec.
outdoors, and can be powered from any of three power
sources: AC, DC, or battery 1) power. SD up-convert function
The unit can output HD signals while playing SxS memory
1) BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor is required.
cards recorded as SD, allowing SD material to be utilized
in an HD environment.
Features of this unit HD down-convert function
The unit is provided with a downconvert function. HD
The principal features of this unit are as follows. playback signals can be downconverted to SD signals and
then output as SDSDI or composite signals. This allows
Multiple codecs you to use SD nonlinear editors and monitors for editing
and program output.
MPEG HD422 codec
HDSDI remote recording
The MPEG HD422 codec provides video compression
HDSDI connections can be made to camcorders with
complied with the MPEG-2 422P@HL standard. It enables
remote HDSDI support (PDW-700 XDCAM HD422
HD 4:2:2 (50 Mbps) digital component file recording in
camcorder, HDW-730/730S/750/790/F900R HDCAM
the 1080i (1080 effective scanning lines, interlaced)
camcorders) to enable recording synchronized to REC and
format currently in use by many broadcast facilities.
STOP operations on the camcorder.
Uncompressed PCM recording of 24-bit 48 kHz audio
enables 8-channel audio recording at high sound quality. 1080/720 cross-conversion
This unit supports cross-conversion output. It can output
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec
720 while playing media recorded as 1080, and output
This unit supports the XAVC™ format complied with the
1080 while playing media recorded as 720.
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec as a recording format and
enables HD 4:2:2 digital component file recording (Intra
100 Mbps, Long 50/35/25 Mbps) in 1080i/720P format.
6 Features
Recording of proxy AV data Built-in speakers
Proxy AV data is a low-resolution (1.5 Mbps video, The unit features built-in speakers, allowing you to check
64 kbps per audio channel), MPEG-4 based version of a recorded audio. You can check your clips and editing
full resolution data stream. Whenever this unit records full results on the color LCD and speakers even when no
resolution MPEG HD422 data, it simultaneously generates monitors or separate speakers are available.
and records low-resolution proxy AV data. Because of its
small size, proxy AV data can be transferred quickly over IT friendly
Chapter 1 Overview
computer networks, easily edited in the field with laptop
computers, and readily used in a wide variety of Equipped with network connector
applications, such as content management on small-scale The unit features a Gigabit Ethernet connector as standard
servers. equipment. Via this connector, you can connect the unit to
computers and networks to enable listing of the video,
High-speed searches with the jog and shuttle audio, and metadata files recorded on the SxS memory
dials card, and rapid file transfers. Support for FTP commands
The jog and shuttle dials can be used to find scenes inside makes it easy to carry out network file transfers from
clips, in the same way as the jog and shuttle dials on remote locations.
conventional VTRs. Use network within a secure environment.
In jog and variable modes, you can search in field units at
from –2 to +2 times normal speed. In shuttle mode, you Supports SNMP for maintenance and service
can perform high-speed searches at either ±20 times This unit supports Sony’s SNMP-based remote
normal speed. High-speed F.FWD and F.REV searching is maintenance and monitoring software. This software
possible at ±35 times normal speed. allows you to monitor the status of the hardware via a TCP/
IP network in real time, and to record the results in a status
Convenient playback and searching log.
Like previous products in the XDCAM series, this unit Use SNMP within a secure environment.
supports a number of convenient search functions,
Supports a variety of interfaces
including, thumbnail searches, essence marks searches,
This unit supports the following interfaces.
and expand searches.
• HDSDI video, 8-channel audio input and output
Thumbnail searches: The unit creates thumbnails from
• SDSDI video, 8-channel audio input and output
the first frame of each generated clip, and displays
(the SD/HDSDI INPUT connector doubles as an
them in thumbnail lists on the color LCD or an
SDSDI/HDSDI input connector)
external monitor. You can cue up clips very easily by
• HDMI output
simply by selecting them from thumbnail lists.
• SD composite output
Essence mark searches: Essence marks can be recorded
• Analog audio 2-channel input and output
at any scene during or after recording. Lists of these
• Remote
marks can be displayed on the color LCD or an
- RS-422A (D-sub 9-pin × 1)
external monitor, allowing you to quickly find scenes
that were marked for later reference.
Expand searches: This function allows you to look inside Copying files between a USB external
the clip selected in a thumbnail screen, or inside the storage and an SxS memory card
segment from a selected essence mark to the next The unit is provided with a USB 3.0 interface on the front
essence mark. The selection range is divided into 12 panel, allowing you to connect even a USB mass storage
equal blocks, and the first frames of those blocks are class (3 GB to 2 TB) device and use it as an external
displayed as thumbnails. By checking the thumbnails, storage. You can copy clips and clip lists between this
you can easily find the scene you want. external storage and an SxS memory card.
Usability features
AC, DC, and battery 1) power support
The unit can be used even where AC power is not
available, for example outdoors or in cars or helicopters.
1) BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor is required.
Color LCD display

The unit is equipped with a 16:9, 4.3-inch color LCD
which allows you to check the contents of the SxS memory
card and use the menu system without connecting an
external monitor.
Features 7
Software Downloads
When the unit is used with a PC connection, download any
device drivers, plug-ins, and application software you
require from the following websites.
Sony Professional products website:

U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com
Chapter 1 Overview
Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca
Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com
Europe http://www.pro.sony.eu/pro
Middle East, Africa http://sony-psmea.com
Russia http://sony.ru/pro/
Brazil http://sonypro.com.br
Australia http://pro.sony.com.au
New Zealand http://pro.sony.co.nz
Japan http://www.sonybsc.com
Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com
Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr
China http://pro.sony.com.cn
India http://pro.sony.co.in
8 Features
System Configurations
Chapter 1 Overview
PDW-700/PMW-500 SxS memory cards
PDW-1500
BP-GL95B
Battery Pack
RM-280 editing
BKP-L551 battery
controller
adaptor
DC power source
AC power source
BVE-700
SD video monitor
Headphones
HD video monitor
HDW-2000 series Audio monitor
PDW-F75
Laptop computer
a) For HDW-2000 series only.
System Configurations 9
Names and Functions of
Parts Chapter 2
Front Panel
The names and symbols of buttons and knobs on the front Orange: Function when the button is operated with the
panel are color coded according to function. SHIFT button held down.
White: Function when the button or knob is operated Blue: Function related to thumbnail operations.
independently.
1 On/standby button and Handle

indicator
1 Memory card slots

(see page 11)
2 Audio level adjustment 3 Arrow buttons

section (see page 11) (see page 12)
2 Remote control switch
3 KEY INHI switch 4 Shuttle/jog/variable

control section (see
4 PHONES jack page 12)
5 LEVEL adjustment knob
6 Super Speed USB connector
5 Display/menu control
section (see page 12)
6 Recording and playback control section (see page 13)
a On/standby (1) button and indicator When you press this button with the indicator lit green and
When the POWER switch on the rear panel is in the @ (on) holding it down for a longer time (1 second or longer), the
position, or when DC power is connected to the DC IN indicator changes to flashing green and then lit red, and the
12V connector on the rear panel, this switches the unit unit enters the standby state.
between the operating state (the indicator is lit green) and When using this unit, normally leave the rear panel
the standby state (the indicator is lit red). POWER switch in the @ position, and use this button to
When you press this button with the indicator lit red and switch the unit between the operating state and standby
holding it down for a short time (0.25 seconds or longer), state.
the indicator changes to lit green, and the unit enters the
operating state.
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b Remote control switch 1 Memory card slots
Different positions of the switch allow different operations
as follows. Eject buttons
NET: Enables access to the network. The indicator lights
when an external network device is being accessed. In
this state, it is not possible to perform recording and
playback on this unit using its buttons/dials.
LOCAL: Enables operation from the front panel. SLOT SELECT
With this unit accessing a network device, setting the button
remote control switch to “LOCAL” displays a dialog Memory card slots
asking for your confirmation about network
MEMORY ACCESS A/B lamps

disconnection. To disconnect, press the PUSH SET
knob. To not disconnect, set the remote control switch
to “NET”.
REMOTE: Enables remote control of this unit from the See “Handling Memory Cards” on page 40 for more
following devices: information about memory card operations.
• Devices connected to the REMOTE(9P) connector
• Devices connected to the SD/HDSDI INPUT 2 Audio level adjustment section
connector with SDI remote control functions
Use setup menu item 214 REMOTE INTERFACE to 1 CH-1/ALL CH, CH-2 to CH-4 adjustment knobs
select which of the connectors is used for remote
control. CH-1 CH-3
When you are going to remote-control this unit, you
can use setup menu item 006 LOCAL FUNCTION ALL CH
CH-2 CH-4
ENABLE to enable or disable the buttons and switches
in the recording and playback control section of the
unit. VARIABLE KEY INHI
REC
NET ON
LOCAL PRE-
SET
REMOTE OFF
PB
c KEY INHI switch

This turns key operation inhibit mode on or off. 2 VARIABLE switch
d PHONES jack
The jack is a standard stereo jack. Connect stereo a CH-1/ALL CH, CH-2 to CH-4 (audio level)
headphones to monitor the audio during recording, adjustment knobs
playback, and editing. (Non-audio signals are muted.) The Depending on the setting of the VARIABLE switch, these
monitored channel is selected with MONITR L and adjust the input audio or playback audio levels of channels
MONITR R on the HOME page of the function menu (see 1 to 4.
page 37).
You can adjust levels of channels 5 to 8 using the function
e LEVEL (volume) adjustment knob menu. For details, see page 38.
Adjust the volume of headphones or speakers with the
knob. You can also cause this to simultaneously adjust the By the setting of setup menu item 131 AUDIO VOLUME,
output volume from the AUDIO MONITOR R, L you can enable the CH-1/ALL CH adjustment knob to
connectors on the rear panel. To do this, set setup menu simultaneously adjust all eight channels. When this
item 114 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT LEVEL to “var”. simultaneous adjustment is enabled, the ALL CH indicator
lights.
f Super Speed USB connector (USB 3.0)
Connect the USB connector of the external storage device. b VARIABLE (audio level adjustment selector)
switch
This selects whether input audio levels or playback audio
levels are adjusted by the CH-1/ALL CH and CH-2 to
CH-4 adjustment knobs for channels 1 to 4, or by the
function menu setting for channels 5 to 8.
REC: Adjust the input audio levels. The playback audio
levels are fixed at their preset values.
PRESET: The audio levels are fixed at their preset values.
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PB: Adjust the playback audio levels. The input audio 4 Shuttle/jog/variable control section
levels are fixed at their preset values.
3 Arrow buttons SHTL/JOG button
The four arrow buttons are also used as the MARK1 VAR/JOG button
button, MARK2 button, IN button, and OUT button. The SHTL/JOG
VAR/JOG
correspondence with these buttons is as follows. RESET
Jog/shuttle transport indicators

V button: MARK1 button RETURN
v button: MARK2 button

B button: IN button Shuttle dial
b button: OUT button
You can use these buttons for thumbnail selection, menu
setting operations, setting IN/OUT points, and so on. Jog dial
1 V/MARK1 button and v/MARK2 button

For details of playback operations with these buttons and
2 IN indicator and OUT indicator dials, see “Playback operation” on page 49.
MARK1
IN OUT
5 Display/menu control section
3 B/IN button and b/OUT button

MARK2
L/JOG 5 RESET/RETURN button
4 MENU button
a V/MARK1 button and v/MARK2 button 3 PUSH SET knob
When the clip list screen is shown on the display, you can
1 Function buttons (F1 to F6)
use these for thumbnail selection.
During recording or STILL (still picture mode), a shot 2 Display
mark 1 or shot mark 2 is recorded as an essence mark when
you press the PUSH SET knob with the V/MARK1 or v/
MARK2 button held down.
Essence marks can be deleted in the chapter thumbnail
screen (see page 62).
b IN indicator and OUT indicator

Light or flash as follows when you set IN and OUT points
in the clip to copy only the part defined by the IN and OUT
points (see page 54). 6 COPY button
7 THUMBNAIL button and indicator
IN indicator: When an IN point is set, this lights. If an 8 DISPLAY button
attempt is made to set the IN point after a recorded
9 SHIFT button
OUT point, this flashes.
OUT indicator: When an OUT point is set, this lights. If 0 PAGE/HOME button
an attempt is made to set the OUT point before a
recorded IN point, this flashes.
a Function buttons (F1 to F6)
c B/IN button and b/OUT button These buttons are enabled when the function menu (see
When the clip list screen is shown on the display, you can page 37) is visible. Each press of a button changes the
use these for thumbnail selection. setting of the corresponding item in the menu.
An IN or OUT point is set when you press the PUSH SET For convenience, this manual refers to these buttons as
knob with the B/IN or b/OUT button held down. The IN buttons F1 to F6, in order from the top.
or OUT point setting is deleted when you press the
RESET/RETURN button with the B/IN or b/OUT button b Display
held down. Displays menus, audio level meters, and data such as time
data or clip information. The DISPLAY button lets you
switch to the video monitor display.
For details, see “Display screen” on page 14.
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c PUSH SET knob PAGE button: Displays the function menu, if it is not
Use for menu and clip list screen operations. Turn the knob already visible. (The most recently displayed page of
to select items, and press it to confirm the selection. This the function menu appears.)
button is also used to set numerical and timecode values. HOME button: When pressed with the function menu
visible, returns to the HOME page of the function
See “Clip Operations” (page 61) for more information menu.
about how to use the thumbnail screens.
6 Recording and playback control section
d MENU button
Displays the setup menu or the clip list screen menu. The 1 PREV button
setup menu appears when no clip list screen is visible. The 2 PLAY button

same information is also superimposed on the display on a
3 NEXT button
monitor connected to the HDMI OUT connector of the
unit. Press once more to return to the original display. 4 STOP button
5 REC button
See “Clip Operations” (page 61) for more information
about how to use the thumbnail screens.
e RESET/RETURN button
6 REC INHI indicator
Functions as the RESET button or the RETURN button.
RESET button: Reset counters or the setting values of the
timecode generator. This button is also used to abort
or cancel setup menu and thumbnail search a PREV (previous) button
operations. Press this button, turning it on, to show the first frame of
RETURN button: In setup menu and clip list screens, the current clip. While the first frame of a clip is shown,
returns to the previous procedure. pressing this button jumps to the beginning of the previous
clip. This button is also used together with other buttons
f COPY button for the following operations.
Displays the Clip Copy screen (see page 53) when pressed Reverse direction high-speed search: Hold down the
while the clip list screen is shown on the display. PLAY button, and press this button. A high-speed
search in the reverse direction is carried out.
g THUMBNAIL button Displaying the first frame of the first clip: Hold down
When this button is pressed when the basic operation the SHIFT button, and press this button.
screen or video monitor screen is displayed, a list of clips
or EDLs saved on the currently selected media is b PLAY button
displayed. (That is, the current screen is switched to a clip To start playback, press this button, turning it on.
list screen.) When pressed again, returns to the basic When this button is pressed during recording, recording
operation screen or the video monitor screen. stops and the unit enters stop mode. If you do not want to
stop recording when this button is pressed, set setup menu
See “Clip Operations” (page 61) for more information item 145 MODE KEY ENABLE DURING RECORDING
about how to use the thumbnail screens. to “stop”.
h DISPLAY button c NEXT button

Each press of this button switches between the basic Press this button, turning it on, to jump to the next clip, and
operation screen and video monitor screen (see page 14). show the first frame. This button is also used together with
When the clip list screen is shown on the display, this other buttons for the following operations.
button switches the display screen between thumbnails Forward direction high-speed search: Hold down the
view and details view. PLAY button, and press this button. A high-speed
search in the forward direction is carried out.
i SHIFT button Displaying the last frame of the last clip: Hold down the
Switches between functions for any button with two SHIFT button, and press this button.
functions.
d STOP button
j PAGE/HOME button To stop recording or playback, press this button, turning it
When pressed alone functions as the PAGE (page on. The frame at the stop point appears.
switching) button. When pressed together with the SHIFT
button, functions as the HOME button.
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Note
To monitor in EE mode
You can press this button from stop mode to monitor input
This button flashes when setup menu item 105 signals in EE mode. The button lights when pressed. Press
REFERENCE SYSTEM ALARM is set to “on” and the the STOP button to return to the original video.
correct reference video input signal (as specified by OUT You can also press this button during playback and
REF on the HOME page of the function menu) is not being searches. EE mode playback continues for as long as the
input. button is held down.
e REC (record) button f REC INHI (recording inhibit) indicator

To start recording, hold down this button, and press the This lights when an SxS memory card with recording
PLAY button. The recording takes place on an unrecorded inhibited or a non-recordable media is loaded.
part of the SxS memory card.

To stop recording, press the STOP button.
Display screen
Basic operation screen
1 Function menu
2 Audio input display/audio level meters
3 System information
4 Media status display
5 Recording/playback format
6 Clip information
7 Status display
8 Time data display area
9 Status display area
a Function menu
Use the PAGE/HOME button to display this menu, and to
switch between the pages (HOME, P1 to P5, (P6) 1),
(HOME2) 1)) of the menu. Each page has one to six setting
items. Press the corresponding function button to change a
setting.
1) When configured in maintenance menu item M38: F-KEY CONFIG
For details, see “Basic Operations of the Function Menu”

(page 37).
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b Audio input display/audio level meters mode, which can be switched using AU METER on page
Displays information about audio. There are two display P3 AUDIO of the function menu.
modes for the audio level meter: FULL mode and FINE
Meter display mode: FULL Meter display mode: FINE
A Input signal indicator G Meter display mode
B Data indicator

F Level bars
E Reference level
D Audio channel
C Monitor channel
A Input signal display: Displays the audio input signal. G Meter display mode: Displays the audio level meter
display mode selected with AU METER on page P3
.
Display Input signal AUDIO of the function menu (see page 38).
ANA-1 Analog audio signal Channel 1, 3, 5, 7
ANA-2 Channel 2, 4, 6, 8 c System information
HD-SDI HDSDI audio signal (flashes when there is
no input signal) A Reference signal
SD-SDI SDSDI audio signal (flashes when there is no
input signal) B Video input display
SG Test signal from the internal signal generator
A Reference signal: This displays the type of reference
B Data indication: Appears when the input signals are signal to which this unit is synchronizing.
non-audio signals. When there is no display, the unit is synchronizing to
C Monitor channel: Displays the audio monitoring the internal reference signal.
channels set with MONITR L and MONITR R on the INPUT: Input video
HOME page of the function menu (see page 37). HD REF: HD-format reference signal
D Audio channel: Displays the audio channels. SD REF: SD-format reference signal
Also indicates preset or variable-speed mode by its B Video input display: This displays the selected video
color (see page 11). input signal.
White: Preset mode HD-SDI: HDSDI video input
Green: Variable-speed mode SD-SDI: SDSDI video input
E Reference level: Displays the reference level for SG: Test video signal from the internal signal
recording as set in the maintenance menu. generator
For details about the reference level setting, refer to
the maintenance menu item M37 (page 95). The video signal input is selected with V INPUT on
page P1 INPUT of the function menu (see page 38).
F Level bars: Display the audio recording or playback
levels of channels 1 to 8. The OVER indicators light
when the audio level exceeds 0 dB.
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Note
g Status display
Displays icons indicating the status of this unit.
The display blinks when there is no video input signal,
and when the video input signal does not match the Icon Description
system frequency of this unit. Currently set to the repeat playback mode
d Media status display Currently set to the single clip playback mode
Displays the icons in the following table to indicate the
status of the selected recording media. Currently set to the single clip playback mode
with the repeat playback mode
Icons Status 1080/720 cross-convert output
SxS memory card External
Recording
(slot A selected) storage
Not loaded
h Time data display area
— Being mounted
A Remaining media capacity for recording or playback
Normal status
B REC RUN/FREE RUN
Warning level error has
occurred.
C Timecode generator mode
Error has occurred.
(Restoring is impossible.)
D VITC
e Recording/playback format
This displays the recording format during recording and
the playback clip format during playback.
Codec
Video format H Recording

mode
indication
System frequency
F Time data G DF/NDF indication
Audio format (TCG)
E Time data type G DF/NDF indication
f Clip information (TCR)
Displays clip information.
A Remaining media capacity for recording or
Clip number/total number of clips playback: Displays the remaining recording/playback
Clip name Duration capacity of the recording media. It flashes when the
remaining recording capacity of the selected memory
card is less than one minute.
In relay recording mode, it displays the remaining
recording capacity of slots A and B. It flashes when the
remaining recording capacity of slots A and B is less
Clip format than four minutes.
(Codec, video format, System frequency, B REC RUN/FREE RUN: Displays the timecode run
Audio format) mode. The run mode is set with RUN MODE on page
P4 TC of the function menu (see page 39).
C Timecode generator mode: Displays the timecode
source and generation method (preset or regenerate).
These are set with TCG and PRST/RGN on page P4
TC of the function menu (see page 39).
D VITC: Lights in the following cases.
• When VITC is read in playback mode. (This has no
relations to the display in the time data display
area.)
• When VITC recording is possible.
16 Front Panel
E Time data type: Displays the type of time data A Error, warning, and alarm messages: Messages
displayed in the time data display area. The type of about operations and the status of the unit appear here.
time data is selected with CNTR SEL on the HOME The seriousness of the message is indicated by the
page of the function menu (see page 37). color, as follows.
Red: Error message (flashing)
Display Type of time data Orange: Warning message
TC Timecode White: Alarm message
COUNTER Elapsed recording/playback time B Delete icon: Flashes while a clip deletion is being
executed.
UB User bits
C Copy icon: During a clip copy operation, displays an
VITC VITC icon indicating the copy source/copy destination

VIUB VIUB media.
TCG Timecode generator value
Icon Copy source/copy destination media
UBG User bits generator value
SxS memory card/SxS memory card
F Time data: Normally displays timecode or VITC,
External storage/SxS memory card
according to the selection made with TCR on page P4
TC of the function menu. SxS memory card/external storage
In Pre-read edit mode, the display is presented on 2
rows, with “PREREAD” appearing in the bottom row. D Network connection display: Lights while data is
G DF/NDF indication: Displays the frame count mode being exchanged with a network connected external
for the internal timecode reader (TCR) and internal device.
timecode generator (TCG). The frame count mode is E Network remote connection display: “NET-RMT”
set with DF/NDF on page P4 TC of the function menu or “RM-SDI” is displayed during a network remote
(see page 39). control connection to an external device (see page 47).
F Menu setting status: Displays the current setup menu
Display Frame count mode
settings.
. DF (drop-frame mode)
: NDF (non-drop-frame mode) Display Current setup menu settings
BANK1 Same as those in menu bank 1.
H Recording mode indication: Displays an icon when
recording in relay recording mode. BANK2 Same as those in menu bank 2.
BANK3 Same as those in menu bank 3.
Icon Recording mode
DEFAULT Same as the factory default settings.
– Normal recording mode
Nothing Different from any of the above.
Relay recording mode displayed
i Status display area G Power source display: Displays the icon for the
power source being used
A Error, warning, and alarm messages Icon Power source being used
B Delete icon AC power source
Battery
C Copy icon When the remaining battery power drops below a

D Network connection display
certain level, the icon for battery starts flashing (this is
the battery near end alarm).
E Network remote connection display
F Menu setting status
Note
G Power source display
With the battery near end alarm displayed, when the
battery voltage drops below the shutdown voltage set
with setup menu item 033 BATTERY END
VOLTAGE, the unit is automatically shut down.
Front Panel 17
Video monitor screen
A Superimposed information
TCR.00:45.39.18*
JOG STILL
REF Not Exist NETWORK NET-RMT BANK 1
B Status display area
A Superimposed information: Appears when CHAR

SEL on the HOME page of the function menu is set to
“ON”.
B Status display area: Displays messages and icons
about the status of the unit (see page 17).
You can disable the status display area with the
DISPLAY button. However, it is automatically
enabled when:
• Display of error/warning/alarm message becomes
necessary.
• During battery-driven operation, the power source
display starts flashing (the battery near end alarm is
given).
18 Front Panel
Rear Panel
1 Power supply section 6 DC IN 12V connector

(see page 20)
7 REMOTE connector
2 Analog audio signal input/

output section (see page 20)
1 HDMI OUT connector

8 COMPOSITE OUTPUT 1, 2
(SUPER) connectors
2 SD/HDSDI INPUT connector
9 REF. VIDEO INPUT
connectors
3 Timecode input/output
3 HDSDI OUTPUT 1, 2 section (see page 21)
(SUPER) connectors
4 SDSDI OUTPUT 1, 2 (SUPER) connectors q; (network) connector
5 REMOTE (9P) connector qa MAINTENANCE connectors
a HDMI OUT connector See “Basic Operations of the Function Menu” (page 37)
Connects to an HD projector, HD television, or other HD for more information about the CHAR SEL settings.
consumer device, and outputs digital signals (video, audio,
and control signals). See page 79 for more information about the setup menu
The audio signals of the channels selected with MONITR item 028 HD CHARACTER.
L and MONITR R on the HOME page of the function
menu are output. To treat the input and output signals of these connectors as
You can superimpose timecodes, menu settings, and error non-audio signals, set a maintenance menu item.
messages on the HDMI output using the CHAR SEL
setting on the HOME page of the function menu. For details, refer to maintenance menu item M37
(page 95).
See “Basic Operations of the Function Menu” (page 37)
for more information about the MONITR L and d SDSDI OUTPUT 1, 2 (SUPER) (SDI signal outputs
MONITR R settings. 1, 2 (superimpose)) connectors (BNC type)
These output SDSDI format video/audio signals.
b SD/HDSDI INPUT (SDSDI/HDSDI signal input) When the unit is shipped from the factory, audio signal
connector (BNC type) output is eight channels with no switching, and RP188
This inputs an SDSDI or HDSDI format video/audio timecode output is set to on. You can change these settings
signal. with setup menu item 828 SDI AUDIO OUTPUT
SELECT and setup menu item 920 SD-SDI H-ANC
c HDSDI OUTPUT 1, 2 (SUPER) (HDSDI signal CONTROL.
output 1, 2 (superimpose)) connectors (BNC type) The output from the 2 (SUPER) connector can have
These output HDSDI format video/audio signals. timecode and other text information superimposed. To
You can superimpose timecodes or other information on turn superimposition off, set CHAR SEL on the HOME
the output of the HDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector page of the function menu to “OFF”.
using the CHAR SEL setting on the HOME page of the
function menu or with the setting for setup menu item 028 See “Items in the extended menu” (page 83) for more
HD CHARACTER. You can always disable to information.
superimpose the data independent of the setting for CHAR
SEL with the setting for setup menu item 028. See “Basic Operations of the Function Menu” (page 37)
for more information.
Rear Panel 19
e REMOTE (9P) (remote control 9-pin) connector 1 Power supply section
(D-sub 9-pin)
Connect a controller that supports the VDCP protocol or 1 POWER switch
the RS-422A Sony 9-pin VTR control protocol.
2 - AC IN connector
f DC IN 12V connector (XLR 4-pin, male)

Connect to a DC power source of 12 V.
When using the BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor to mount a
battery pack, connect the power cable of the BKP-L551.
For details, see “Supplying power” on page 22. a POWER (main power) switch
Press the : side to power on the unit. Press the a side to

g REMOTE connector (4-pin) power off.
Supplies power to the RM-280 Remote Edit Controller. When using the unit, normally leave the POWER switch in
the : (on) position, and use the on/standby button on the
h COMPOSITE OUTPUT 1, 2 (SUPER) (analog front panel to switch the unit between the operating state
composite video output 1, 2 (superimpose)) and standby state.
connectors (BNC type)
Output analog composite video signals. You can
Note
superimpose timecodes on the output of the 2 (SUPER)
connector when CHAR SEL on the HOME page of the Before turning the main power off, always check to be sure
function menu is set to ON. that the unit is in the standby state, and then press the main
power switch to the a side.
See “Basic Operations of the Function Menu” on page 37
for more information about the CHAR SEL setting. b -AC IN connector
Connect to an AC power source with the power cord (not
i REF. VIDEO INPUT (reference video signal input) supplied).
connectors (BNC type)
The two connectors form a loop-through connection; when 2 Analog audio signal input/output section
a reference video signal is input to the left connector, the
1 ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 1, 2 connectors
same signal is input from the right connector ( ) (IN)
to a connected device. When no connection is made to the 2 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1, 2
connectors
right connector, the left connector is automatically
terminated with an impedance of 75 ohms. ANALOG AUDIO INPUT
1 2
ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT
1 2
AUDIO MONITOR
R L
j (network) connector (RJ-45 type)

This is a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
connector for network connection. 3 AUDIO MONITOR R, L connectors
CAUTION
a ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 1, 2 connectors (XLR
• For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral 3-pin, female)
device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this These input analog audio signals.
port. Follow the instructions for this port. With A1 INPUT, A2 INPUT, A3 INPUT or A4 INPUT on
• When you connect the LAN cable of the unit to page P1 INPUT of the function menu (see page 38), you
peripheral device, use a shielded-type cable to prevent can select whether the signal input to connector 1 is
malfunction due to radiation noise. assigned to audio channel 1or 3, and whether the signal
input to connector 2 is assigned to audio channel 2 or 4.
k MAINTENANCE connectors You can set the reference input level with the maintenance
These are the High Speed USB (USB2.0) connectors for menu. (Factory default setting: +4dB)
maintenance.
For details, refer to the Service Manual.
20 Rear Panel
b ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1, 2 connectors (XLR
3-pin, male)
These output analog audio signals.
When the unit is shipped from the factory, the 1 connector
is set to audio channel 1, and the 2 connector is set to audio
channel 2. You can change these settings with setup menu
item 824 ANALOG LINE OUTPUT SELECT (see
page 90).
You can set the output level with the maintenance menu.
(Factory default setting: +4dB)
Non-audio signals are muted.

For details, refer to maintenance menu item M37
(page 95).
c AUDIO MONITOR R, L connectors (XLR 3-pin,

male)
This outputs an audio signal for monitoring.
The monitored channel is selected with MONITR L and
MONITR R on the HOME page of the function menu.
See “Basic Operations of the Function Menu” (page 37)

for more information about the MONITR L and
MONITR R settings.
3 Timecode input/output section
1 TIME CODE IN connector

2 TIME CODE OUT
connector
TIME CODE
IN OUT
a TIME CODE IN connector (BNC type)

This inputs an SMPTE timecode generated by an external
device.
b TIME CODE OUT connector (BNC type)

This outputs the following timecode, depending on the
operating state of this unit.
During playback: Playback timecode
During recording: The timecode from the internal
timecode generator or the timecode input to the TIME
CODE IN connector
Rear Panel 21
Preparations Chapter 3
For details on charging battery packs, refer to the
Preparing Power Sources operation manual for the battery charger.
Notes about battery usage

• As long as a battery is connected to the unit, electric
This unit can be powered by AC power, DC power, or a
current flows in the unit to keep the CPU in the standby
battery pack.
state even when the unit is not powered.
For safety, use only the Sony battery packs listed below.
• Before using the batteries, be sure to charge them fully
Lithium-ion battery pack: BP-GL95B
with the special battery charger. Refer to the operating
instructions for your battery charger for more
Note information about how to charge the batteries.
If you load or remove a battery pack incorrectly, it may fall • Batteries may not be completely charged if you charge
and cause bodily injury. Follow the procedures described them immediately after use when they are still warm.
below to load or remove them. You should wait until the batteries cool before charging
them.
Supplying power
Attaching a battery pack
AC power supply Use the BKP-L551 in the following way to attach and
Connect the AC IN connector to an AC power source using remove the BP-GL95B Battery Pack.
the specified AC power cord. To supply AC power to the
unit, press the on/standby button (1) on the front panel For details on attaching the BKP-L551, refer to the
and hold it down for a short time (0.25 seconds or longer). installation manual for the BKP-L551.
and the POWER switch on the rear panel to = (on).
WARNING
DC power supply Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
Connect the DC IN 12V connector to a DC power source. sunshine, fire or the like.
To supply DC power to the unit, press the on/standby
button (1) on the front panel and hold it down for a short CAUTION
time (0.25 seconds or longer), and turn off the POWER
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
switch on the rear panel. If the POWER switch on the rear
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
panel is set to = (on), AC power is supplied.
recommended by the manufacturer.
When you dispose of the battery, you must obey the law in
Battery power supply the relative area or country.
You can use the BP-GL95B Battery Pack with this unit.
To use battery pack, a BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor and a
BC-L100 Battery Charger are also required.
Continuous recording time at room temperature
BP-GL95B lithium-ion battery pack: Approx. 85 minutes
22 Preparing Power Sources

1 Attach the BKP-L551 to the side panel. Checking the remaining battery power
You can use the LEDs on the side panel of the battery to
check the remaining power of the battery.
When the remaining battery power decreases substantially
and the voltage approaches the set shutdown voltage, the
power source icon starts flashing in the status display area
of the display screen (the battery near end alarm is given).
BKP-L551
2 Align the grooves on the BP-GL95B with the

projections on the BKP-L551.
BP-GL95B
3 Slide the BP-GL95B as shown below so that the

connectors on the BP-GL95B and the BKP-L551 are
connected.
4 Connect the DC cable of the BKP-L551 to the DC IN

12V connector.
Removing the battery pack

With the lever pushed in, slide the BP-GL95B out as
shown below.
Lever
Preparing Power Sources 23

Numbers t Upper-case letters t Lower-case letters
Initial Setup t Symbols.
To delete a character, press the RESET button. Press
and hold the SHIFT button and press the RESET
button to delete all characters.
This unit is shipped with the password, area of use, system
Entered characters are displayed as asterisks after a
frequency, and current date and time still unset.
short delay. To view the entered characters, press the
Therefore, you need to make initial setup settings before
DISPLAY button. The characters are displayed while
using the unit. (You cannot use the unit without setting it
the button is pressed.
up.)
The valid characters for passwords are numbers,
Once the unit has been set up, the settings are retained even
upper/lower-case alphabetic characters and symbols
when the unit is powered off.
((space) ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _
` { | } ~).
Use the following procedures.
3 After setting the password, press the SET function
button (F5).
A confirmation screen appears if the password security

strength is deemed to be weak.
To reset the password

Press the RETURN function button (F1).
To continue without changing the password
Press the SET function button (F5).
1 Power the unit on. The INITIAL SETUP screen appears on the display.
The PASSWORD SETUP screen appears on the
display.
4 Turn the PUSH SET knob to select the area of use.
x: Flashing cursor Display UC (for regions outside Japan) or J (for

Japan), and then press the SET function button (F5).
2 Set the password. The system frequency screen appears.
To enter a character, turn the PUSH SET knob to select

a character, and then push the PUSH SET knob.
Press and hold the SHIFT button and turn the PUSH
SET knob to switch the character type in the order
24 Initial Setup
5 Turn the PUSH SET knob to select the system
frequency.
Connections and
Settings
Note
Production of some of the peripherals and related devices

described in this chapter has been discontinued.
For advice about choosing devices, please contact your
Sony dealer or a Sony representative.
Display the system frequency that you want to use, and

then press the SET function button (F5). Connections for Content Browser
The recording format selection screen appears. and non-Sony nonlinear editors
6 If you want to save the settings made up to this point, When using Content Browser, you can have a remote
press the SET function button (F5) again. access to this unit from a network connected computer.
You can also access to this unit from a nonlinear editor that
is not a Sony product via FTP/CIFS, and use this unit as a
material server.
For an overview and installation of Content Browser,

access the Sony website closest to your area.
Using the (network) connector (FTP

connection)
The following shows an example of an FTP (File Transfer
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears again, and Protocol) connection.
the setting screen disappears. Then the unit powers
itself off and on again. Note
To return to the original screen without saving The PMW-1000 IP address and other network-related
settings settings are required for connection.
Press the RETURN function button (F1).
For details of the network-related settings, refer to the
maintenance menu M5 (page 97).
To set the date and time
Set a maintenance menu item. Connecting this unit directly to a laptop computer
PMW-1000 (this unit)
For details, refer to maintenance menu item M3D
(page 96).
Laptop computer
To (network) connector
Network cable (not supplied)
Settings on this unit

Remote control switch: NET (see page 11)
Setup menu item 257 NETWORK ENABLE: net
Connections and Settings 25

Connecting three PMW-1000 units to a laptop
computer via a LAN
PMW-1000
Laptop computer
Network cable
(not supplied)
To (network)
connector
CAUTION
When you connect the Network cable of the unit to
peripheral device, use a shielded-type cable to prevent
malfunction due to radiation noise.
Settings on all PMW-1000

Remote control switch: NET (see page 11)
Setup menu item 257 NETWORK ENABLE: net
26 Connections and Settings

Connections for cut editing
The following figure shows a cut editing system When using an editing control unit
comprising this unit as a player.
Using BVE-700/700A
When making the connections, also refer to the manuals The following figure shows a cut editing system
provided with the equipment to be connected. comprising this unit as a player, an HDW-M2000/M2000P
unit as a recorder, and a BVE-700/700A as an editing
See page 28 for more information about editing control control unit.
unit settings.
HD video monitor
To HDMI input connector a)
or
To HDSDI input connector
PMW-1000
(this unit, player)
Reference video signal
HDW-M2000
(recorder)
BVE-700/700A
(editing control unit)
To HDSDI
input connector
1: 75Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)
2: 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)
HD video monitor
3: HDMI cable (not supplied)
Recommend to use an optional Sony HDMI cable.

a) You can use setup menu item 161 (see page 84) to
set which signal to output from the HDMI OUT
connector: the same signal as the HDSDI
OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector output, or the
HDSDI signal and thumbnails view signal by
automatically switching between them.

HDW-M2000 (recorder) settings BVE-700/700A (editing control unit) setting Settings on this unit
REMOTE 1 (9P) button: Lit SYNCHRONIZE menu:OFF Remote control switch:
REMOTE (see page 11)
REF.VIDEO INPUT connector 75 Ω termination Setup menu item 214
switch: OFF REMOTE INTERFACE:
9PIN
Audio selection function switching button
INPUT button: HDSDI
Function menu HOME >F1 (VID. IN): SDI
Function menu page 1 >F1 (TCG): INT
Function menu page 1 >F2 (PR/RGN): PRESET
Function menu page 1 >F3 (RUN): FREE
Editing Control Unit Settings

When connecting an editing control unit (BVE-700/700A/
2000) to use with this unit, set VTR constants as follows.

.
System frequency VTR constant

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
59.94i/59.94P/29.97P A0 B3 00 96 07 07 03 80 0A 07 FE 00 80 5A FF 5A
50i/50P/25P A1 B3 00 7D 07 07 03 80 0A 07 FE 00 80 4C FF 4B
23.98P A2 B3 00 78 07 07 03 80 0A 07 FE 00 80 48 FF 48

Using RM-280
The following figure shows a cut editing system
comprising a PMW-1000 as a player, a PDW-F1600 unit
as a recorder, and an RM-280 as an editing controller.
HD video monitor
or
PMW-1000
(this unit, player)
PDW-F1600
(recorder)
RM-280
(editing
controller)
To HDSDI
input connector
2: 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied)
HD video monitor
Recommend to use an optional Sony HDMI cable.

a) You can use setup menu item 161 (see page 84) to
set which signal to output from the HDMI OUT
connector: the same signal as the HDSDI
OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector output, or the
HDSDI signal and thumbnails view signal by
automatically switching between them.

PDW-F1600 (recorder) settings RM-280 (editing controller) settings PMW-1000 (player) settings
Remote control switch: REMOTE EDITOR/REMOTE CONTROL selector Remote control switch:
switch: EDITOR REMOTE (see page 11)
Setup menu item 214 REMOTE INTERFACE: Setup menu 01 PREROLL: 5s Setup menu item 214
9PIN REMOTE INTERFACE: 9PIN
Function menu page P1 VIDEO >V INPUT: HD Setup menu 05 SYNC SEL: ON
SDI
Function menu pages P2 and P3 AUDIO >A1 to Setup menu 06 SYNC VTR: RECORDER
A8 INPUT: SDI
Function menu page P4 TC >TCG: INT Setup menu 09 EDIT DLY: –7
Function menu page P4 TC >PRST/RGN: Setup menu 10 R ST DLY: AUTO
PRESET
Function menu page P4 TC >RUN MODE: Setup menu 11 P ST DLY: AUTO
FREE RUN
Using the editing functions of the recorder (controlling through REMOTE(9P)

connector)
The following figure shows a cut editing system audio signals are connected by HDSDI, and control signals
comprising this unit as a player, and an HDW-M2000/ are transferred via the REMOTE(9P) connector.
M2000P unit as a recorder. In this example, video and
HD video monitor
or
PMW-1000
(this unit, player)
HDW-M2000
(recorder)
2: 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied) To HDSDI input connector
HD video monitor a) You can use setup menu item 161 (see page 84) to set
which signal to output from the HDMI OUT
connector: the same signal as the HDSDI OUTPUT 2
(SUPER) connector output, or the HDSDI signal and
Recommend to use an optional Sony HDMI cable. thumbnails view signal by automatically switching
between them.

HDW-M2000 (recorder) Settings on this unit
For details of HDW-M2000/M2000P settings, refer to the
setting HDW-M2000/M2000P Operation Manual.
REMOTE 1 (9P) button: Remote control switch:
Unlit REMOTE (see page 11)
Setup menu item 214
REMOTE INTERFACE: 9PIN
Connections for pool coverage

The following figure shows an example of connections for PDW-700 (camcorder) Settings on this unit
pool coverage, with the PDW-700 Professional Disc setting
Camcorder connected.
HDSDI REMOTE I/F on Remote control switch:
page CAM CONFIG 1 of REMOTE (see page 11)
PMW-1000 (this unit) the MAINTENANCE menu:
PDW-700 Setup menu item 214
other than OFF
REMOTE INTERFACE: SDI
To SDI OUT 1 connector To SD/HDSDI INPUT

connector
75Ω coaxial cable (not supplied)

Synchronization Reference Signals
The synchronization reference signal generator of this unit setting of OUT REF on the HOME page of the function
synchronizes to a reference signal input to the REF. menu, and on the type of the selected input signal. Video
VIDEO INPUT connector or to a video input signal. output signals are always synchronized to the internal
External synchronization is as follows, depending on the synchronization signal.
Input to SD/HDSDI Input to REF. VIDEO Setting of OUT REF on the HOME page b)
INPUT connector a) INPUT connector
REF INPUT
Yes Yes Synchronize to the signal input to Synchronize to the signal input to
the REF. VIDEO INPUT connector the SD/HDSDI INPUT connector
Yes No Synchronize to the signal input to the SD/HDSDI INPUT connector
No Yes Synchronize to the signal input to the REF. VIDEO INPUT connector
No No No external synchronization is made

a) Same as when INT SG on page P1 INPUT of the function menu is set to
“ON”.
b) FTP connection always synchronizes to the internal synchronization
reference signal, regardless of the setting of OUT REF.
Synchronization reference signals when

you are recording, playing, or editing 720P
signals
When you are recording, playing, or editing 720P signals,
set OUT REF on the HOME page of the function menu to
“REF”, and synchronize the synchronization reference
signal generator of this unit to a reference signal input to
the REF. VIDEO INPUT connector. The following
reference signals can be used.
720/59.94P system: 1080/59.94i tri-level sync signal, 525
black burst signal
720/50P system: 1080/50i tri-level sync signal, 625 black
burst signal
When you directly interconnect video I/O connectors

between two of this unit or between this unit and the
XDS-1000 or PDW-F1600/HD1500/F800/700, you can
record and dub 720P signals even if you set OUT REF on
the HOME page of the function menu to “INPUT”.
32 Synchronization Reference Signals

Setting System Setting Timecode
Frequency
There are the following four ways of recording timecode:
Internal Preset mode: This records the output of the
This unit can record and play back video at the system internal timecode generator, set beforehand to an
frequencies of 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P or initial value. The following run modes can be
720/59.94P, 50P. selected.
• Free Run: Timecode always advances continuously
Selecting the system frequency as long as the unit is powered on.
1 Set setup menu item 013 SYSTEM FREQUENCY • Rec Run: Timecode advances only during
SELECT MENU to “on” and press the PUSH SET recording.
knob. Internal Regen (regenerate) mode: This records the
output of the internal timecode generator, initialized
A confirmation message appears asking you whether to timecode following continuously upon the
to change the system frequency. timecode of the last frame of the last clip on the SxS
memory card.
2 To change the system frequency, select “on”, and then External Regen mode: This records the output of the
press the PUSH SET knob. internal timecode generator, synchronized to an
external timecode generator. As the external input, the
To cancel changing the system frequency
timecode input to any of the following connectors can
Select “off”, and then press the PUSH SET knob.
be selected.
• TIME CODE IN connector: LTC
The system frequency selection screen appears.
• SD/HDSDI INPUT connector: VITC and LTC
External Preset mode: This directly records the input of
an external timecode generator. As the external input,
the timecode input to any of the TIME CODE IN
connector can be selected.
To record timecode after setting an initial

value (Internal Preset)
Proceed as follows with the function menu. For setting the
timecode, set TCG on page P4 TC of the function menu to
“INT” and PRST/RGN to “PRESET”.
3 Turn the PUSH SET knob to select the system
frequency to be used.
Time data display area

4 Press the PUSH SET knob or the SAVE function Function menu
button (F5). Function buttons
The message “Turn off/on POWER!!” appears.

Setting an initial timecode value
5 After pressing the on/standby button and hold it down
for one second or longer to the unit into the standby 1 Press the CNTR SEL function button (F2) on the
state, power it on again. HOME page of the function menu, and select TC.
Setting System Frequency / Setting Timecode 33

2 Press the TCG SET function button (F3). Setting user bits
The first digit of the time data display starts flashing. You can record up to 8 hexadecimal digits of information
(date, time, event number, etc.) on the timecode track.
Select UB by pressing the CNTR SEL function button (F2)
in step 1 of “Setting an initial timecode value” and carry
out steps 2 to 5. Settings are made in hexadecimal (0-9,
A-F).
You can record ID codes in user bits.
To record timecode that follows

sequentially upon the last recorded
timecode (Internal Regen)
You can record timecode so that it is continuous from one
3 Press the T or t function button (F1 or F2) to select clip to the next on the SxS memory card.
a digit to be set. Set TCG on page P4 TC of the function menu to INT, and
PRST/RGN to TC or VITC. When this setting is in force,

The selected digit starts flashing. the unit reads the timecode of the last frame of the last
recorded clip on the SxS memory card before starting to
4 Use the PUSH SET knob or – or + function button (F3 record, and internally generates timecode that follows
or F4) to set the value for the selected digit. upon the recorded timecode.
The frame count mode (for system frequency 59.94i/
To set the next-most significant digit (10s place) 59.94P/29.97P only) is set to the same mode as the last
Turn the PUSH SET knob while holding down the recorded timecode on the SxS memory card (drop-frame or
SHIFT button. non-drop-frame).
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set all digits that should be set.

To record with the internal timecode
To set to 00:00:00:00 generator synchronized to external
Press the RESET/RETURN button. timecode (External Regen)
Use this method to synchronize the timecode generators of
5 Press the SET function button (F5). a number of recorders, to record the playback timecode of
If RUN MODE on page P4 TC is set to “FREE RUN”, external VTRs, or to record while maintaining
the timecode starts running. synchronization between the source video and timecode.
Use either of the following procedures according to the
To cancel a setting type of external timecode.
Press the EXIT function button (F6). Any new settings to
that point are canceled, and the setting operation is Synchronizing with timecode input to the TIME
terminated. CODE IN connector
Setting the timecode to the current time 1 Connect the timecode output of an external device to
the TIME CODE IN connector, and input a reference
1 Set RUN MODE on page P4 TC to “FREE RUN” and video signal to the REF. VIDEO INPUT connector.
DF/NDF to “DF” (in 59.94i/59.94P/29.97P mode
only). 2 Make the following settings on page P4 TC of the
function menu.
2 Perform steps 1 to 4 of “Setting an initial timecode
value” to set the timecode to a time slightly ahead of • Set TCG to “EXT”.
the current time. • Set PRST/RGN to “TC”.
Synchronizing with embedded LTC input to the
3 Press the SET function button (F5) at the instant when SD/HDSDI INPUT connector
the current time matches the displayed timecode.
1 Input an SDI signal containing embedded LTC to the
SD/HDSDI INPUT connector, and a reference video
signal to the REF. VIDEO INPUT connector.
34 Setting Timecode
2 Make the following settings on page P4 TC of the
function menu.
Superimposed Text
• Set TCG to “SDI”.
• Set PRST/RGN to “TC”. Information
Executing either of these procedures starts the internal
timecode generator running in synchronization with the The video signal output from the COMPOSITE OUTPUT
external timecode generator. 2 (SUPER) connector, SDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER)
Once the internal timecode generator is synchronized with connector, HDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector, and
the external timecode generator, the internal timecode HDMI OUT connector contains superimposed text
generator continues to run even if the external timecode information, including the timecode.
generator connection is removed.
The timecode advance mode is set automatically to Free Adjusting the text display
Run. The frame count mode (for system frequency 59.94i/
You can adjust the position, size and type of the
59.94P/29.97P only) is set to the same mode as the external
superimposed text using setup menu items 002, 003, 005,
timecode signal (drop-frame or non-drop-frame).
009, and 011.
To check the synchronization to the external
signal For details, see “Items in the basic menu” (page 77).
Press the STOP button to stop this unit, then press the REC
button. Information displayed
Check that the timecode value shown in the time data
display coincides with the external timecode value.
1 Type of time data
To record external timecode directly 2 Timecode reader drop-frame mark

(for 59.94i/59.94P/29.97P mode only)
(External Preset)
When you use this method, the internal timecode generator
advances without being affected by the external timecode.
To directly record timecode input to the TIME 3 Timecode generator drop
frame mark (for 59.94i/
CODE IN connector 59.94P/29.97P mode only)
Input the timecode output of an external device to the
TIME CODE IN connector, and make the following
settings on page P4 TC of the function menu.
• Set TCG to “EXT”. Time data 4 VITC field mark
• Set PRST/RGN to “PRESET”.
6 Playback condition
mark
5 Operation mode
Note
The display shown above corresponds to the factory

default settings of the unit. You can change the type of
information to be displayed in the lower line of the display
by changing the setting of setup menu item 005 DISPLAY
INFORMATION SELECT.
For details, see “Items in the basic menu” (page 77).
Superimposed Text Information 35

a Type of time data Display Operation mode
Display Meaning Block A Block B
CNT Counter data PLAY Playback mode (servo unlocked)
TCR TC reader timecode PLAY LOCK Playback mode (servo locked)
UBR TC reader user bits data REC Record mode (servo unlocked)
TCR. VITC reader timecode REC LOCK Record mode (servo locked)
UBR. VITC reader user bits data JOG STILL A still picture in jog mode
TCG TC generator timecode JOG FWD Jog mode in forward direction
UBG TC generator user bits data JOG REV Jog mode in reverse direction
SHUTTLE STILL A still picture in shuttle mode
Note
SHUTTLE (Speed) Shuttle mode
If the time data or user bits data cannot be read correctly, VAR STILL A still picture in variable mode
they will be displayed with an asterisk. For example,
VAR (Speed) Variable speed mode
“T*R”, “U*R”, “T*R.” or “U*R.”.
TOP 0001/xxxx Cuing up to the first frame of the

first clip.
b Timecode reader drop-frame mark (for 59.94i/
59.94P/29.97P mode only) END xxxx/xxxx Cuing up to the last frame of the
“.”: Indicates drop-frame mode. last clip.
“:”: Indicates non-drop-frame mode. PREROLL Cuing up during thumbnail search
COPY Transcode copy is being
c Timecode generator drop-frame mark (for 59.94i/ executed.
59.94P/29.97P mode only) CLOSE A clip is not selected.
“.”: Indicates drop-frame mode (factory default setting).
MEDIA OUT No media is loaded.
“:”: Indicates non-drop-frame mode.
f Playback condition mark
d VITC field mark
Displays the playback condition using a mark during
“ ” (blank): Fields 1 and 3 (for 59.94i/59.94P/29.97P/
normal playback.
23.98P mode) or fields 1, 3, 5 and 7 (for 50i/50P/25P
mode) Display Name Description
“*”: Fields 2 and 4 (for 59.94i/59.94P/29.97P/23.98P A Audio muting Audio is muted when in playback
mode) or fields 2, 4, 6 and 8 (for 50i/50P/25P mode) mode (servo locked). Perform
any required actions as described
e Operation mode in the next section.
The field is divided into two blocks as shown below. V Video freeze Video freezes when in playback
• Block A displays the operation mode. mode (servo locked). Perform
any required actions as described
• Block B displays the servo lock status or playback speed. in the next section.
If audio muting or video freeze occurs
If an audio muting or video freeze playback condition
occurs, check the synchronization reference signal.
If there is no problem with the synchronization reference
signal, check the following items.
A B
• If audio muting or video freeze occurs at the same
location in a clip, the problem may have occurred during
Display Operation mode recording. Do not use the clip.
Block A Block B • If audio muting or video freeze occurs at different
STOP Stop mode locations in a clip or with different clips, the problem
may have occurred in the unit. If you should experience
NEXT xxxx/xxxx Cuing up to the first frame of the
next clip.
problems with the unit, contact your Sony service or
sales representative.
PREV xxxx/xxxx Cuing up to the first frame of the
current clip.
F.FWD Fast forward search
F.REV Fast reverse search
36 Superimposed Text Information

To change the setting of a function menu
Basic Operations of the item
Use the function buttons.
Function Menu
To select the value of the setting item
Press the button to the left of each setting item to change
The function menu provides access to frequently used the value of the item. Keep pressing the button until the
settings, such as input video signal selection and timecode value you want appears.
settings.
Menu settings are stored in nonvolatile memory and are To set the value of the setting item
preserved even after the unit is powered off. • Press the button to the left of each setting item so that the
setting value flashes to enable adjustment of the value
and then turn the PUSH SET knob to increase or
decrease the value.
Function menu operations • Turning the PUSH SET knob while holding down the
SHIFT button increases the increment of adjustment.
The function menu appears on the color LCD of this unit.
• Pressing the button to the left of each setting item while
The following figure shows the buttons (F1 to F6 the setting value is flashing causes the value to stop
beginning at the top) used in function menu operations. flashing and completes the adjustment.
Function buttons (F1 to F6)
Function menu Function menu settings

The following tables list the setting items on each page and
describe their setting values. Underlined values are the
factory defaults.
HOME page
Item Setting
PUSH SET knob F1: CHAR Turns the display of character information
DISPLAY button SEL on the video monitor screen and on an
external monitor on and off.
PAGE/HOME button ON: Character information on
OFF: Character information off
To display the function menu F2: CNTR SEL Selects the type of time data to display in
The function menu is made up of the HOME page and the time data display area.
pages P1 to P5, (page P6) 1), (page HOME2) 1). TC: Timecode
If the function menu is not already visible, press the COUNTER: Elapsed recording or playback
time
PAGE/HOME button to display it. (The most recently UB: User bits
accessed function menu page appears.)
F3: TCG SET/ • When CNTR SEL is set to “TC” or
To display a different page UBG SET “COUNTER”, the indication “TCG SET”
appears, and pressing the button displays
Each press of the PAGE/HOME button displays the next
a screen where you can set the initial
function menu page in the order: HOME t P1 t P2 t value of timecode generated by the
P3 t P4 t P5 t (P6) 1) t (HOME2) 1) t HOME… internal timecode generator a) (see
page 33).
• Turning the PUSH SET knob while holding down the • When CNTR SEL is set to “UB”, the
PAGE/HOME button changes the page forward or indication “UBG SET” appears, and
backward. pressing the button displays a screen
where you can set the user bits of
• Pressing F1 to F6 buttons while holding down the timecode a) (see page 34).
PAGE/HOME button switches the page directly to pages
F4: MONITR L Selects the channel to monitor as the left
P1 to P6.
monitor channel.
1) When configured in maintenance menu item M38: F-KEY CONFIG CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7,
CH8
To clear the function menu from the screen CH1/2, CH3/4, CH5/6, CH7/8 (MIX)
Press the DISPLAY button to switch to the video monitor
display.
Basic Operations of the Function Menu 37

Item Setting P2 INPUT page
F5: MONITR R Selects the channel to monitor as the right Item Setting
monitor channel.
CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, F1: A5 INPUT Selects the audio input signal to assign to
CH8 audio channel 5.
CH1/2, CH3/4, CH5/6, CH7/8 (MIX) SDI: Audio signal embedded into SDI
signal
F6: OUT REF Selects the reference signal for the output ANALOG1: Input signal to the ANALOG
signals of this unit. AUDIO INPUT 1 connector
REF: Use the signal input to the REF.
VIDEO INPUT connector as the output F2: A6 INPUT Selects the audio input signal to assign to
reference signal. audio channel 6.
INPUT: Use the input video signal as the SDI: Audio signal embedded into SDI
output reference signal. signal
ANALOG2: Input signal to the ANALOG
a) This can be operated only when TCG on page P4 TC of the function menu AUDIO INPUT 2 connector
is set to “INT”, and PRST/RGN is set to “PRESET”.
F3: A7 INPUT Selects the audio input signal to assign to
audio channel 7.
P1 INPUT page SDI: Audio signal embedded into SDI
Item Setting signal

ANALOG1: Input signal to the ANALOG
F1: INT SG Set whether to select test signal from AUDIO INPUT 1 connector
internal signal generator.
OFF: Do not select. F4: A8 INPUT Selects the audio input signal to assign to
ON: Select. audio channel 8.
SDI: Audio signal embedded into SDI
F2: V INPUT Selects the video input signal. signal
HDSDI: HDSDI signal ANALOG2: Input signal to the ANALOG
SDSDI: SDSDI signal AUDIO INPUT 2 connector
Notes F5: SPEAKER Sets whether or not the built-in speakers
• Test signal is input when INT SG on this produce output.
page is set to “ON” and setup menu item OFF: Not produce output.
710 is set to anything other than “Off”. ON: Produce output.
• When the system frequency is 23.98P, the
F6: – (Unassigned function button)
setting is fixed “HDSDI”.
audio channel 1. P3 AUDIO page
SDI: Audio signal embedded into SDI signal
ANALOG1: Input signal to the ANALOG Item Setting
AUDIO INPUT 1 connector F1: A5 VOL Sets the volume of audio channel 5. a)
Note The volume can be adjusted within the
Test signals are input to all audio channels range from –200 to 0 to +200 (–∞ to
1 to 8 when INT SG on this page is set to +12 dB) by turning the PUSH SET knob.
“ON” and setup menu item 808 is set to The volume changes in steps of ±10 if you
anything other than “off”. hold the SHIFT button down while you turn
the knob.
audio channel 2. F2: A6 VOL Sets the volume of audio channel 6. a)
SDI: Audio signal embedded into SDI signal The volume can be adjusted within the
ANALOG2: Input signal to the ANALOG range from –200 to 0 to +200 (–∞ to
AUDIO INPUT 2 connector +12 dB) by turning the PUSH SET knob.
The volume changes in steps of ±10 if you
F5: A3 INPUT Selects the audio input signal to assign to hold the SHIFT button down while you turn
audio channel 3. the knob.
SDI: Audio signal embedded into SDI signal
ANALOG1: Input signal to the ANALOG F3: A7 VOL Sets the volume of audio channel 7. a)
AUDIO INPUT 1 connector The volume can be adjusted within the
range from –200 to 0 to +200 (–∞ to
F6: A4 INPUT Selects the audio input signal to assign to +12 dB) by turning the PUSH SET knob.
audio channel 4. The volume changes in steps of ±10 if you
SDI: Audio signal embedded into SDI signal hold the SHIFT button down while you turn
ANALOG2: Input signal to the ANALOG the knob.
AUDIO INPUT 2 connector
38 Basic Operations of the Function Menu

Item Setting Item Setting
F4: A8 VOL Sets the volume of audio channel 8. a) F2: PRST/RGN Selects the following for the internal
The volume can be adjusted within the timecode generator.
range from –200 to 0 to +200 (–∞ to PRESET: Presets an initial value for the
+12 dB) by turning the PUSH SET knob. timecode generated by the internal
The volume changes in steps of ±10 if you timecode generator, as specified from
hold the SHIFT button down while you turn the front panel or remotely from the
the knob. device connected to a REMOTE (9P)
connector.
F5: AU METER Selects the display mode of the audio level
TC: Generate timecode synchronized to
meters.
timecode read by the internal
FULL: Display the range from –60 dB to
timecode reader.
0 dB.
VITC: Generate timecode synchronized to
FINE: Display a magnified section with
VITC read by the internal timecode
0.25 dB step marks.
reader.
F6: LEVEL MT Specifies the position at which to
F3: RUN Selects the timecode run mode.
superimpose audio level meters in the
MODE FREE RUN: Timecode advances as long
video monitor screen (in full-screen
as the unit is powered on, regardless
display mode).
of the unit’s operating state.
OFF: Do not superimpose.
REC RUN: Timecode advances only
LEFT: Superimpose the audio level
during recording. When you select this
meters of 2 channels on the left side.
item, also set F1: TCG on this page to
RIGHT: Superimpose the audio level
“INT” and set F2: PRST/RGN to
meters of 2 channels on the right side.
“PRESET”.
LEFT(4): Superimpose the audio level
meters of 4 channels on the left side. F4: DF/NDF Selects the frame count mode for the
RIGHT(4): Superimpose the audio level internal timecode generator and the
meters of 4 channels on the right side. counter in 59.94i/59.94P/29.97P mode.
LEFT(8): Superimpose the audio level DF: Drop-frame mode
meters of 8 channels on the left side. NDF: Non-drop-frame mode
RIGHT(8): Superimpose the audio level
F5: PDPSET When the system frequency is set to 1080/
meters of 8 channels on the right side.
59.94i, 1080/29.97P, or 720/59.94P,
a) To enable this setting, the following settings are also required, in the same
presets the timecode of the A frame of the
way as for volume operations for channels 1 to 4. pulldown sequence.
• Set the VARIABLE switch of the front panel to “REC” or “PB”. 24F TC: Reference timecode for A frame
• Set setup menu item 131 AUDIO VOLUME to “each”. 30F TC: Timecode after pulldown
conversion from 24-frame timecode
F6: TCR Selects the type of timecode to display in
P4 TC page the time data display area.
TC: Display TC.
Item Setting VITC: Display VITC.
F1: TCG Selects the timecode signal to which the
internal timecode generator synchronizes.
INT: Follow the initial value set from the P5 OTHER page
front panel or remotely from the
device connected to a REMOTE (9P) Item Setting
connector.
EXT: Synchronize to external timecode F1: INDEX Sets the index picture (thumbnail) of a clip
signal input to the TIME CODE IN being played back (see page 64).
connector. F2: ERR LOG Displays the error log screen.
SDI: Synchronize to timecode embedded
into HDSDI or SDSDI signal input to F3: CREATE Creates a new EDL (see page 66).
the SD/HDSDI INPUT connector. NEW EDL
F4: ADD TO Adds a sub clip to the current EDL (see
CURT.EDL page 66).
F5: PB/EE Selects the video and audio signals that
are output in stop, forward direction high-
speed search, and reverse direction high-
speed search modes a).
PB: Playback signal
EE: EE mode signal
F6: – (Unassigned function button)
a) The target operation mode is set using setup menu item 108 AUTO EE
SELECT.
Basic Operations of the Function Menu 39

P6 USER page
For details on the settings, see maintenance menu item

Handling Memory Cards
M38 (page 95).
HOME2 page
About memory cards
For details on the settings, see maintenance menu item Memory cards that can be used with this
M38 (page 95). unit
Use the following Sony memory cards with this unit.
The memory cards that are supported differ depending on

the recording format.
SxS PRO+ series
Supports all recording formats.

SxS PRO series
SxS PRO X series
SxS-1 series
Supported recording format: HD422/HD420 HQ/
HD420 HD 1980/DVCAM
XQD memory card series
Supported recording format: HD422/HD420 HQ/
HD420 HD 1980/DVCAM
Note
Use the optional QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard Adapter if
using XQD memory cards.
Operation is not guaranteed if using memory cards other

than Sony SxS memory cards.
For details on using SxS memory cards and usage-related

precautions, refer to the instruction manual for the SxS
memory card.
The memory cards listed above comply with the

ExpressCard standard.
Use the following optional accessories when using

“Memory Stick” or SDHC/SDXC cards (for data reading
only).
• MEAD-MS01 Memory Stick Adapter (for “Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo” HXA series)
• MEAD-SD02 SD Card Adapter (for SDHC/SDXC
cards)
40 Handling Memory Cards

Notes MEMORY ACCESS A/B lamps
• Clips may not play correctly when using high-speed Memory card slots
playback from XQD memory cards. SLOT SELECT button
• SDXC cards for use in this unit must be formatted using
a Sony solid-state memory camcorder.
If a media status error icon ( ) is displayed, format
the card using a Sony solid-state memory camcorder.
• The operation of all “Memory Stick”, SDHC/SDXC
cards, and XQD memory cards is not guaranteed. For
information about memory cards for which operation
has been confirmed, consult your Sony dealer.
• This unit does not support memory cards exceeding
256 GB, excluding SDXC cards.
Eject buttons
To prevent accidental erasure
You can prevent accidental recording, editing, and
deletion of data on an SxS memory card by setting the To insert an SxS memory card
write protect switch to the WP side.
Insert the SxS memory card into the card slot.
Write protect switch
Insert with the

label side facing
upward
Note
Do not touch the write protect switch while an SxS
memory card is loaded in a memory card slot. Eject the
card before setting the write protect switch.
The lamp lights in orange then changes to green once the
memory card is ready for use.
Inserting/removing an SxS memory
Status indications by the MEMORY ACCESS A/B
card lamps
Card slots A and B are accompanied by the respective
Notes lamps to indicate their statuses.
• If for any reason an error should occur in an SxS memory Lamp Slot statuses
card, the card must be restored before use. Lights in orange Accessing the loaded SxS memory card
- When an SxS memory card needing restoration into (writing/reading data)
this unit, the restoration is executed automatically. Lights in green Standby (ready for recording or playback
- Write protected SxS memory cards and cards on which using the loaded SxS memory card)
memory errors have occurred cannot be restored. Off The slot is not selected.
• If you eject an SxS memory card from this unit while
recording on it is proceeding, that card needs to be Note
subjected to a salvage. Simply insert the card into the
unit, and then salvage is executed automatically. If an SxS memory card is inserted into the unit and is not
recognized, temporarily eject the SxS memory card, check
For details, see “Handling of SxS memory cards when it for any substance adhering to the memory card, and then
recording does not end normally (salvage functions)” reinsert it. The memory card may become recognized
(page 47). when reinserted.
• When you use a “Memory Stick” adapter or SD card

adapter, check to be sure that this unit is in operative
state before inserting the combined media and adapter.
Handling Memory Cards 41

To remove an SxS memory card
Formatting (initializing) an SxS
1 Press the eject button to release the lock, then pull the memory card
button out.
To use an unused SxS memory card on this unit, you need
to format (initialize) it first.
For details, see “Formatting (initializing) SxS memory

Press the cards” (page 68).
button once
to release
the lock
2 Press the eject button again to remove the card.
Note
Data are not guaranteed if the power is turned off or a

memory card is removed while the card is being accessed.
All data on the card may be destroyed. Be sure that the
MEMORY ACCESS A/B lamps are lit in green or off
when you turn off the power or remove memory cards.
Switching between SxS memory

cards
When SxS memory cards are loaded in both memory card
slots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button to select
the card you wish to use.
Note
The SLOT SELECT button is disabled while copying is in
progress, that is, switching is not executed even if you
press the button.
42 Handling Memory Cards

• It is not possible to play back clips stored on the external
Handling an External storage directly as they are. First copy the clips you want
to play back to an SxS memory card, and then you can
Storage play back those copied clips from the SxS memory card
(see page 44).
• If you copy clips to a folder on a USB drive and then
You can connect a USB mass storage class device (a hard delete or rename clips in that folder, you may not be able
disk drive for example) to the Super Speed USB connector to perform additional copying.
(USB 3.0 compatible) on the front panel and use it as an • If data is written to the external storage from a device
external storage for storing clips and other materials other than this unit, writing from the unit may become
(capacity: 3 GB to 2 TB). disabled.
Note
Using the external storage
The operation of all hard disk drives is not guaranteed. For
information about recommended devices, consult your When using an external storage, mount the USB drive so
Sony dealer. that it can be recognized by this unit, and then mount a
target folder.
It is possible to create up to 99 folders on the external
storage. Each folder can contain up to 1200 clips (not
exceeding the total material length of 24 hours) and up to To mount a USB drive
99 EDLs.
The file system that the external storage supports is exFAT 1 Connect the external storage to the Super Speed USB
only. connector (USB 3.0 compatible) on the front panel.
2 In the Clip F Menu in the clip list screen, press F1:

Notes on use of an external storage USB DRV (OFF) (see page 61).
• Only one external storage device can be recognized. The
device may not be recognized if a hub is used. Connect The processing for USB drive mounting starts.
the device directly, without the use of a hub. When the USB drive gets mounted, the “OFF”
• Use an external storage with sector size of 512 bytes or indication under F1: USB DRV changes to “ON” and
4 KB. External storages with other sector size may not the icon for USB DRIVE ON ( ) appears in the
be recognized by this unit. status display area of the display screen.
• The external storage cannot be used at the same time If there are folders in the USB drive, they are also
with an SxS memory card loaded in card slot B. When displayed in the display screen.
using the external storage, remove the SxS memory card
from card slot B.
• When using an external storage, mount the USB drive so
that it can be recognized by this unit. If mounting failed,
a message appears prompting you to format the external
storage on this unit (see page 43).
• When removing the external storage, first dismount the
USB drive (see page 44). After removing the external
storage, you can now load an SxS memory card in the
memory card slot B.
• If an external storage needs formatting, make sure to
format it on this unit. If the external storage is formatted If you failed to mount the USB drive
on a different device, it may not be recognized or it is A message appears prompting you to format the external
treated as write protected on this unit. storage.
• When the total number of files recorded on an external To execute formatting, select “OK”, and then press the
storage exceeds 12000, further data writing on the same PUSH SET knob. To cancel formatting, select
external storage by this unit is impossible. When the “CANCEL”, and then press the PUSH SET knob.
total number of files recorded on an external storage When the formatting is completed, the message “Format
exceeds 20000, this unit cannot read data from that was successful.” appears.
external storage. To use this unit with external storage,
keep in mind these limitations on number of files.
Handling an External Storage 43

Note To use the external storage to copy clips
If formatting is executed, all existing partitions (including For more information about copy operations, see
multipartitions) are deleted and initialized into one single “Copying” (page 52).
partition.
To copy clips stored on the external storage
To mount a target folder
Select the folder, and press the PUSH SET knob.
1 Mount the USB drive.
The processing for folder mounting starts. 2 Mount the folder containing clips you want to copy.
On completion of the mounting, the thumbnails of or a list 3 Perform the procedure described in “Copying clips”
of stored clips in that folder are displayed. (page 53).
To create a new folder
Press F3: CREATE FOLDER.
To copy clips to the external storage
You can use F4: CREATE USB FLDR in the Clip F Menu 1 Mount the USB drive.
(see page 60) to create a copy destination folder before
executing a copy operation. 2 Mount the copy destination folder, or create a new
folder after selecting the clip to copy (see page 44).
The newly created folder is automatically mounted.
To delete a folder in the USB drive
3 Perform the procedure described in “Copying clips”
(page 53).
1 With the folders in the USB drive displayed in a list
view, select the folder you want to delete.
Removing the external storage
2 Press F6: DELETE FOLDER.
First dismount the USB drive, and then removing the
A message appears asking you whether to delete the external storage.
folder.
3 To execute deleting, select “OK” and then press the

To dismount the USB drive
PUSH SET knob. To cancel deleting, select In the Clip Menu in the clip list screen, press F1: USB
“CANCEL” and then press the PUSH SET knob. DRV (ON).
The processing for dismounting starts.
To dismount the target folder
In the Clip F Menu, press F2: SELECT FOLDER (see On completion of the dismounting, the “ON” indication
page 61). under F1: USB DRV changes to “OFF” and the USB
The target folder is dismounted, and the folders in the USB DRIVE ON icon ( ) disappears from the status display
drive are displayed in a list view. area of the display screen.
44 Handling an External Storage

Recording, Playback and
Copy Chapter 4
SD up-convert function
Recording You can input SD signals to the SD/HDSDI INPUT
connector and record them as HD signals.
This section describes video and audio recording on the

unit. Carrying out recording

See page 37 “Basic Operations of the Function Menu” in One recording segment (from the start to the end of
Chapter 3 for more information. recording) is called a “clip”.
See page 76 “Menus” in Chapter 7 for more information

about setup menu operations.
Preparations for recording

Make the following settings and adjustments before
starting to record.
Video input signal selection: Select with V INPUT on
page P1 INPUT of the function menu.
Audio input signal selection: Select with from A1
INPUT to A4 INPUT on page P1 INPUT, and from
A5 INPUT to A8 INPUT on page P2 INPUT of the
function menu.
Timecode and user bits settings: See “Setting Timecode”
(page 33). 1 Insert an SxS memory card.
Selection of time data to display: Select with CNTR SEL
on HOME page of the function menu. 2 Hold down the REC button, and press the PLAY
Selection of audio channels to monitor: Select with button.
MONITR R and MONITR L on the HOME page of Recording starts.
the function menu.
Volume adjustment of the monitor audio: Adjust with 3 To stop recording, press the STOP button.
the LEVEL knob.
Remote/local setting: Set the remote control switch. If If the SxS memory card becomes full
you set it to REMOTE, also set setup menu item 214 Recording stops and the message “ALARM MEDIA
REMOTE INTERFACE (“RM-” and the connector END.” appears on the monitor.
used appear on the system information of the display)
(see page 84). Notes
File system of SxS memory card • When you carry out recording in XAVC format, use an
Use an SxS memory card formatted in UDF or exFAT. SxS memory card formatted in exFAT.
Recording 45
• The shortest clip that can be recorded is 2 seconds long. You can also set shot marks during STILL (still picture
Even if recording start and stop operations are performed mode). See page 50 for the procedure.
within 2 seconds, a 2-second clip is recorded.
• The maximum number of clips that can be recorded is
600. If the loaded SxS memory card already contains Continuing to record while
600 clips, recording operation is not possible. (The
message “MAX # Clips” appears in the time data display exchanging memory cards (relay
area.) recording)
• This unit can record video input signals that are not
synchronized to a reference signal. However, in that When SxS memory cards are inserted in both memory card
case, video breakup and audio noise may occur in EE slots A and B, the unit automatically switches from the
playback. memory card in slot A (or slot B) to the memory card in the
• During recording, do not turn off the POWER switch on other slot, just before the remaining recording capacity of
the rear panel or disconnect the power cord. This could the memory card runs out, and continues recording.
cause the clip being recorded to be lost. You can also switch between memory cards at any time
during recording by pressing the SLOT SELECT button.
For details, see “Handling of SxS memory cards when
recording does not end normally (salvage functions)” Relay recording mode
(page 47). Insert a recordable
memory card.
REC start REC end
To adjust the audio recording levels
Low remaining
When carrying out audio recording at a reference capacity
level
Set the VARIABLE switch to “PRESET”.
The audio signals will be recorded at a preset reference Slot A
level.
You can change the reference level and the input levels
with maintenance menu. Slot B
For details, refer to maintenance menu item M37

Low remaining
(page 95). capacity
REC: Recording
Manually adjusting the audio recording levels
Set the VARIABLE switch to “REC” and use the CH-1/
ALL CH and CH-2 to CH-4 knobs to adjust CH-1 to CH-4, Settings
and use A5 VOL to A8 VOL on page P3 AUDIO of the Set setup menu item 039 RELAY REC MODE to “on”.
function menu to adjust CH-5 to CH-8 so that the audio
level indications on the audio level meters do not exceed
Notes
0 dB for a maximum volume.
• Always use memory cards with sufficient remaining
See setup menu item 108 AUTO EE SELECT (page 83) for recording capacity for correct relay recording operation.
more information about the signal output settings in EE • Relay recording is supported only when the memory
mode. cards in both slots A and B use the same file system
(UDF or exFAT).
To set shot marks • The maximum length of a clip is six hours. If the
recording time exceeds the maximum clip length, a new
A Shot Mark1 essence mark or Shot Mark2 essence mark clip is created and recording continues.
is set if you hold down the V/MARK1 or v/MARK2 • Do not remove a memory card while it is recording.
button and press the PUSH SET knob during recording. When exchanging memory cards during recording, only
If the unit is set up to display superimposed text exchange the memory card in the slot for which the
information (see page 35), “SHOTMARK*” (*: 0 to 9) MEMORY ACCESS lamp is not lit.
appears every time you set an essence mark. • You cannot switch between memory cards by pressing
When Shot Mark0 to Shot Mark9 is set, you can search for the SLOT SELECT button during playback.
the shot marks by displaying thumbnails of the frames at
those positions (see page 61). In relay recording mode, you can format an SxS memory
card during recording.
46 Recording
For details, see “To format (initialize) an SxS memory Exchanging media (excluding relay recording
card during recording” (page 69). mode)
During recording, you cannot exchange from the currently
used SxS memory card to another.
Recording with the HDSDI remote To exchange, first stop the recording. Then press the
SLOT SELECT button to swap slots, or remove the SxS
control function memory card and insert a different one.
After an SxS memory card is exchanged, the unit resumes
This section explains the settings required for recording in operation according to the REC or STOP command
HDSDI remote control mode, and how the unit operates in embedded in the HDSDI signal.
this mode. If an SxS memory card is removed when a clip is being
recorded on it, the quality of that clip is not guaranteed.
Note
The unit (camcorder) that controls this unit must also For details, see “Handling of SxS memory cards when
support HDSDI remote output. recording does not end normally (salvage functions)”
(page 47).
Settings
Note
Set setup menu item 214 REMOTE INTERFACE to
“SDI”, and set the remote control switch on the front panel This unit begins recording operation about one second
to “REMOTE”. after the camcorder.

This unit enters HDSDI remote control mode, in which it
is controlled by command packets received via the SD/
HDSDI INPUT connector. Handling of SxS memory cards
when recording does not end
Note
normally (salvage functions)
Commands received via the REMOTE (9P) connector are
ignored in HDSDI remote control mode. Recording processing does not end normally if one of the
following is performed during recording.
Monitor display in HDSDI remote control mode • The POWER switch on the rear panel is turned off.
“RM-SDI” appears as network remote connection display • The power cord is disconnected.
(see page 17) in the status display area of the display • The SxS memory card is ejected.
screen. This display lights if command packets are • The write-protect switch is set to “WP.”
embedded into HDSDI signals, and flashes if they are not. Because the file system is not updated, video and audio
However, the “RM-SDI” continues to flash until the time data recorded in real time is not recognized as files and clip
the controlling camcorder is powered on and the time that contents recorded up to that point are lost.
the REC button is pressed on the camcorder. However, this unit has salvage functions which can hold
losses to the minimum by reconstructing clips on such SxS
Recording operation memory cards.
When a recordable SxS memory card is inserted, recording
(or stop) is executed according to the REC (or STOP) Notes
command embedded into the HDSDI signals. • Even after recording finishes, do not set the POWER
Recording stops automatically when the end of the SxS switch on the rear panel to off until the MEMORY
memory card is reached. ACCESS lamp has lit green.
When HDSDI signals are interrupted during • These functions salvage as much recorded material as
recording possible after an unforeseen accident, but 100%
Recording stops if HDSDI signals are interrupted during restoration cannot be guaranteed.
recording, for example because the HDSDI cable is • Even when these functions are used, it is not possible to
disconnected or the controlling camcorder is powered off. recover data from immediately before the interruption of
When HDSDI signal input is restored, the unit resumes recording. The amount of data that will be lost depends
operation according to the embedded REC or STOP on the video format (maximum 20 seconds of data before
command. the interruption of recording).
Recording 47
• When you insert an SxS memory card that cannot be
salvaged, or power the unit on with such SxS memory
card loaded, the following warning message appears in
Playback
the Status display area of the display screen.
Memory(A) needs Restoring (when slot A is selected)
This section describes playback of video and audio on the
• No recording is possible on SxS memory cards
unit.
containing clips that have not been salvaged, although it
is possible to play back the normally recorded sections.
Before starting playback, make the following settings and
Recording becomes possible if you perform a format,
adjustments.
but this erases all of the original recorded content.
Selection of time data to display: Select with CNTR SEL
on the HOME page of the function menu.
To restore clips via salvage Selection of audio channels to monitor: Select with
When you insert an SxS memory card on which recording MONITR L and MONITR R on the HOME page of
did not end normally, salvage will be performed the function menu.
automatically. Volume adjustment of the monitor audio: Adjust with
the LEVEL knob.
Remote/local setting: Set the remote control switch. If
you set it to REMOTE, also set setup menu item 214
REMOTE INTERFACE (“RM-” and the connector
used appear on the display) (see page 84).
Clip playback modes

You can set the clip playback mode to either of the
following.
Continuous playback mode: The playback target is all of
the clips on the SxS memory card (factory default
setting)
Single clip playback mode: The playback target is the
currently selected clip only
To select single clip playback mode
Set setup menu item 154 SINGLE CLIP PLAY MODE to
“on”.
Playback in single clip playback mode
The available playback types include normal playback,
high-speed playback in the forward or reverse directions,
and jog, shuttle, and variable playback. Playback stops
when it reaches the start or end of the clip. The next and
preceding clips are not played, even if they exist on the
SxS memory card.
When this unit is set to repeat playback mode, the selected
clip only is played repeatedly.
To move to another clip, press the PREV, NEXT, SHIFT
+ PREV, or SHIFT + NEXT button, or perform a
thumbnail search.
Playback start position of SxS memory

cards
Although this unit uses SxS memory cards, it is designed
to offer the most convenient features of tape playback on
VTRs. The playback start position of content on SxS
memory cards varies, as described below.
48 Playback
After playback stop Timecode in pulldown playback
The unit stops at the position where the STOP button was During pulldown playback, timecode is also converted to
pressed. 30-frame timecode to match the output video signals.
Press the PLAY button to resume playback at the stop The upper row of the time data display area displays the
position. original 24-frame timecode, and the lower row displays the
30-frame timecode.
After recording
The unit stops at the position where recording ended.
To play back a clip, press the PREV button to move to the
start frame of any clip or press the PREV button with the
PLAY button held down to move to any position. You can superimpose the 30-frame timecode after
pulldown on an external monitor. To do so, set setup menu
Note item 005 DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT to “time
data only”.
This function is not available if:
• the write protect switch on the loaded SxS memory card
is set to the WP side, or
• the recording format of the loaded SxS memory card is
FAT32.
Playback operation
SD up-convert function This section describes the following types of playback:

The content of SxS memory cards recorded in SD can be Normal playback: Playback at normal speed
output as HD. Playback in jog mode: Variable-speed playback, with the
speed determined by the speed of turning the jog dial
Playback in shuttle mode: Variable-speed playback, with
HD down-convert function the speed determined by the angular position of the
You can always output SD while playing SxS memory shuttle dial
cards recorded as HD. Playback in variable mode: Variable-speed playback,
with the speed finely determined by the angular
position of the shuttle dial
1080/720 cross convert function
You can output 720 while playing clips recorded as 1080,
and output 1080 while playing clips recorded as 720. Normal playback
When the system frequency of clips (59.94i/59.94P/ First insert an SxS memory card.
29.97P, 23.98P, or 50i/50P/25P) matches the system
frequency of the unit, but the number of system line For details of how to insert an SxS memory card, see
settings (1080 or 720) do not match, then clip playback is “Inserting/removing an SxS memory card” (page 41).
cross converted automatically.
In cross convert mode, “FC” is displayed.
Pulldown playback
When this unit’s system frequency is set to 1080/59.94i,
1080/29.97P, or 720/59.94P, clips recorded as 1080/
23.98P or 720/23.98P are converted by 2-3 pulldown
before playback (pulldown playback).
Note
When the unit is in continuous playback mode and some
clips are selected for pulldown playback, continuous
playback of the selected clips is performed in the specified
1 PREV button
format of pulldown playback (1080/23.98P or 720/ 2 PLAY button
23.98P). 3 NEXT button
4 STOP button
5 Jog dial
6 Shuttle dial
7 V/MARK1 button and v/MARK2 button
Playback 49
To start playback Playback in jog mode
Press the PLAY button in continuous playback mode. In jog mode, you can control the speed of playback by the
Playback starts. speed of turning the jog dial. The playback speed range is
When two or more clips are recorded on the SxS memory –1 to +1 times normal speed.
card, they are played back continuously. To carry out playback in jog mode, proceed as follows.
Notes
• No sound is output when non-audio signals are played
back.
• Clips recorded in the XAVC Long 50/35/25 Mbps
recording format cannot be played continuously
(continuous playback) with clips recorded in other
formats.
To jump to the next or previous clip, then start
playback
Use the PREV button, NEXT button, jog dial, or shuttle
dial.
Jog/shuttle transport
To stop playback indicators
Press the STOP button.
If you play back to the end frame of the last clip, playback 1 Press the SHTL/JOG button or VAR/JOG button,
automatically stops. turning it on.
If, in this state, you press the PLAY button, the message
“Media End!” appears on the display. When the SHTL/JOG or VAR/JOG button is pressed
To carry out playback again, move back to the desired clip during recording, recording stops and the unit enters
using the PREV button, jog dial or shuttle dial. jog mode. If you do not want to stop recording, set
setup menu item 145 MODE KEY ENABLE
To set shot marks DURING RECORDING to “stop”.
During STILL (still picture mode), you can set essence
marks such as Shot Mark1 and Shot Mark2 in desired 2 Turn the jog dial in the desired direction, at the speed
frames. corresponding to the desired playback speed.
To set a Shot Mark1 or Shot Mark2, hold down the V/
MARK1 or v/MARK2 button and press the PUSH SET Playback in jog mode starts.
knob. The Jog/shuttle transport indicators light as follows.
b (green): Lights during playback in the reverse
You can also delete and modify essence marks from the direction.
Thumbnail Menu of the chapter thumbnail screen (see B (green): Lights during playback in the forward
page 62). direction.
Note 3 To stop playback in jog mode, stop turning the jog dial.
Shot marks cannot be set to a locked clip. When setup menu item 101 SELECTION FOR
SEARCH DIAL ENABLE is set to “dial” (factory
default setting), you can start jog playback by simply
rotating the jog dial, even when the SHTL/JOG and
VAR/JOG buttons are not lit.
Playback in shuttle mode

In shuttle mode, you can control the speed of playback by
the angular position of the shuttle dial. The range of
playback speed is ±20 times normal speed or maximum
speed.
To carry out playback in shuttle mode, proceed as follows.
50 Playback
To alternate between normal-speed playback and
shuttle mode playback
Set the shuttle dial to the position corresponding to the
desired shuttle playback speed, then switch between
normal-speed playback and shuttle playback by pressing
the PLAY and SHTL/JOG buttons alternately.
Playback in variable mode

In variable mode, you can control the speed of playback in
the range of –2 to +2 times normal speed by the angular
position of the shuttle dial.
To carry out playback in variable mode, proceed as
Jog/shuttle follows.
transport indicators
1 Press the SHTL/JOG button, turning it on.

When the SHTL/JOG button is pressed during
recording, recording stops and the unit enters shuttle
mode. If you do not want to stop recording, set setup
menu item 145 MODE KEY ENABLE DURING

RECORDING to “stop”.
2 Turn the shuttle dial to the desired angle

corresponding to the desired playback speed.
Playback in shuttle mode starts.
The shuttle dial has a detent at the center position, for Jog/shuttle transport
still image playback. indicators
The Jog/shuttle transport indicators light as follows.
b (green): Lights during playback in the reverse 1 Press the VAR/JOG button, turning it on.
direction.
B (green): Lights during playback in the forward When the VAR/JOG button is pressed during
direction. recording, recording stops and the unit enters variable
x (red): Lights during still image display. mode. If you do not want to stop recording, set setup
menu item 145 MODE KEY ENABLE DURING
3 To stop playback in shuttle mode, return the shuttle RECORDING to “stop”.
dial to the center position, or press the STOP button.
2 Turn the shuttle dial to the desired angle
When setup menu item 101 SELECTION FOR corresponding to the desired playback speed.
SEARCH DIAL ENABLE is set to “dial” (factory
default setting), you can start shuttle playback by Playback in variable mode starts.
simply rotating the shuttle dial, even when the SHTL/ The shuttle dial has a detent at the center position, for
JOG button is not lit. still image playback.
The Jog/shuttle transport indicators light as follows.
Notes b (green): Lights during playback in the reverse
direction.
• When setup menu item 101 SELECTION FOR B (green): Lights during playback in the forward
SEARCH DIAL ENABLE is set to “dial”, after using the direction.
shuttle dial, return it to the center position. If the shuttle x (red): Lights during still image display.
dial is not in the center position, it is possible
occasionally for vibration from other operations to 3 To stop playback in variable-speed mode, return the
activate the dial, and start playback in shuttle mode. shuttle dial to the center position, or press the STOP
• Video and audio become discontinuous if you conduct button.
shuttle playback of a clip that does not include the proxy
AV data in the media.
Playback 51
To alternate between normal-speed playback and
variable mode playback
Set the shuttle dial to the position corresponding to the
Copying
desired variable playback speed, then switch between
normal-speed playback and variable mode playback by
pressing the PLAY and VAR/JOG buttons alternately. Overview
This unit enables a copy of clips, EDLs, and files to
Playback operations using another SxS memory card or the external storage. A copy
of those stored in the external storage to the SxS memory
thumbnails card is also possible.
Playback operations that you can perform with thumbnails By copying clips/EDLs on an SxS memory card to another
include searching for clips, displaying clip information, SxS memory card or the external storage, you can reuse the
playing clip lists created, and locking and deleting clip. SxS memory card as recording media. This is a convenient
This allows you to check the actual video as you work. practice for long hours shootings using XDCAM/XDCAM
EX camcorders.
See “Clip Operations” (page 61) for more information
about thumbnail. MP4/MXF/AVI clips on an SxS memory card are copied
as follows.
MP4/AVI clips: Clips in MP4 format are converted to
MXF clips 1) and copied to the MXF clip recording

area managed by this unit. The copied clips can be
handled as normal clips.
MXF clips: Clips in MXF format are copied with no
format conversions to the MXF clip recording area
managed by this unit. The copied clips can be handled
as normal clips.
1) The quality of video and audio data is not degraded.
For information about operations, see next section “Copy

operations”.
Limitations
• When you copy a clip with a duration that exceeds six
hours, the clip is divided into separate clips at each six-
hour point.
• Essence marks are limited to one per second when you
convert and copy from the MP4 format to the MXF
format.
• Index picture settings may be displaced forward or
backward when you execute a copy.
• When an MXF clip is copied, the UMID data of the copy
source clip is maintained intact. If the copy destination
media contains a clip with same UMID data as the clip
selected as copy source, it is not possible to copy the
selected clip. Change UMID data on an external device,
or make transfer of the copy source clip via the network.
When an MP4/AVI clip is copied, new UMID data is
automatically generated and added to the copy source
clip. Therefore, copying is possible even if on the copy
destination there is a clip with same UMID data as the
copy source clip.
• Seamless playback and clip flag operations (addition,
modification, and deletion) are not supported for MXF
clips and for independent AV files (files without
52 Copying
metadata, consisting of video and audio data only) that To copy part of a clip
meet the following conditions. When you select a single clip and press the arrow
- Clips containing 1000 or more essence marks buttons to set an IN and OUT point in the clip, it
- Clips containing 10804 or more timecode breaks becomes possible to copy the section defined by the IN
- Clips with metadata files *M01.XML more than 2 MB and OUT points.
in size On how to set an IN and OUT point, see “To copy the
specified part of a clip” (page 54).
Copy operations 4 Press the COPY button.

The Clip Copy screen appears.
Copying clips
To copy between SxS memory cards
To copy from the SxS memory card (in the slot A)
to the external storage
To copy from the external storage to the SxS
memory card (in the slot A)
1 Insert an SxS memory card into a memory card slot.

When two SxS memory cards are loaded To change the copy source clip
Press the SLOT SELECT button to switch between the Press the RETURN button to return to the clip list
target cards (A/B). screen, and then select another clip.
Note To cancel the copy operation

For copy between the SxS memory card and the Press the CANCEL function button (F6) or the RESET
external storage, select slot A. button.
2 Select the media containing target clips, and press the 5 Press the SOURCE function button (F1) and select
THUMBNAIL button. “SELECTED”, “ALL”, or “PARTIAL”.
The clip list screen appears. To copy the clips selected in step 3: Select
“SELECTED”.
To change the folder for displaying thumbnails To copy all the clips on the SxS memory card:
Press the function button (F3) and select the folder to Select “ALL”.
display thumbnails.
Example: To display thumbnails of MPEG-4 AVC/ 6 Press the START function button (F5).
H.264-format recorded clips, press the function button Copying of the clips starts.
(F3) and select XDROOT. The progress of the copying is shown in the Clip Copy
screen, and the copy icon lights in the status display
3 Do one of the following to select the clip to copy. area.
• Turn the PUSH SET knob.
• Press the arrow buttons.
To select several continuous clips

Move the cursor to the start or end of the clips that you
want to select, and then proceed as described above
while holding down the SHIFT button.
When copying all clips on the SxS memory card

Proceed to step 4 without carrying out clip selection
operation.
Copying 53
To abort the copy operation 4 Press the PUSH SET knob while holding down the
Press the ABORT function button (F1), and then press b/OUT button.
the YES (F5) button.
The data having already been transferred to the An IN/OUT setting window appears in the bottom
destination media remains on that media. right corner of the display.
The OUT point timecode and the duration (DUR) are
If the copy operation is completed successfully, the displayed in the IN/OUT setting window, and the OUT
message “Copy was Completed.” appears. indicator lights.
7 Press the OK function button (F5). 5 Carry out step 4 and following of the procedure for
“Copying clips” (page 53).
The Clip Copy screen disappears, and you return to the
original screen. To check the clip with IN and OUT points set
1 Press the B/IN or b/OUT button.

To copy an EDL file
An IN/OUT setting window appears in the lower right
An EDL can be copied by an operation similar to a clip
of the display.
copy operation. However, it is necessary to make a copy of
all clips referenced by the EDL in advance. Therefore,
“ALL” is automatically selected in step 3 of the procedure
2 Press the NEXT or PREV button.
for “Copying clips” (page 53). The unit cues up the frame with the IN (or OUT) point
set.
To copy the specified part of a clip To delete the IN/OUT points
When you set an IN and OUT point in the clip, it becomes
possible to copy only the part defined by the IN and OUT 1 Press the B/IN button (or b/OUT button).
points.
The IN/OUT setting window appears in the bottom
1 In the video monitor screen, cue the clip up to the right corner of the display.
frame where you want set an IN point.
2 Press the RESET button.
2 Press the PUSH SET knob while holding down the The IN (or OUT) indicator turns off.
B/IN button.
An IN/OUT setting window appears in the bottom Note
right corner of the display. One of the following operations deletes the IN/OUT points
The IN point timecode is displayed in the IN/OUT automatically.
setting window, and the IN indicator lights. • Change the selection of media.
• Remove the media.
• Delete the clip in which IN/OUT points are set.
• Format the media.
IN indicator
OUT indicator
3 Cue up to the frame where you want to set an OUT

point.
54 Copying
Operations in Clip List
Screens Chapter 5
Overview
Use clip list screens to search for scenes, play scenes found You can switch between the details view and the
by searching, select clips to copy, and perform other thumbnails view of clip list screens.
operations related to clips.
Switching between display screens

To switch between the basic operation screen, video details view), press the THUMBNAIL button (1) or

monitor screen, and clip list screens (thumbnails view and DISPLAY button (2).
The screens change as shown in the following figure.
Basic operation screen Clip list screen (thumbnails view)
Video monitor screen Clip list screen (details view)
a) Switches back to the screen that was displayed before the last transition.
Overview 55
Information and controls in clip list Notes
screens • Every character that cannot be displayed properly is

represented by a x.
• Too long a clip name is not fully displayed. To check the
Thumbnails view entire character string of the name, access the Clip
Properties screen (see page 57).
f Video format
The video format of the selected clip is displayed as a
combination of the following items.
• Video format logo
• Number of system lines and recording quality
• System frequency
g Audio format
The audio format of the selected clip is displayed as a
combination of the following items.
• Number of audio channels
• Quantization bit rate
a Clip storage locations h Duration

Display the storage location of the currently displayed Displays the duration (recording time) of the selected clip.
clips and EDLs in the format “recording media/folder”. On When multiple clips are selected, displays the total
this unit, one of the following appears. recording time of the selected clips.
Memory-A/Clip: Clip folder on the SxS memory card in
slot A i Clip date and time

Memory-B/Clip: Clip folder on the SxS memory card in Displays the date and time when the selected clip was shot
slot B and recorded.
b Thumbnail j Selection frame

Thumbnail of a clip or an EDL icon. Indicates that the clip is selected. To select another clip,
Thumbnails of clips and EDL icons can be displayed in the move the frame (see page 61). Multiple selection frames
same clip list screen, but clip thumbnails are displayed in appear when multiple clips are selected (see page 61).
first.
For details, see “Thumbnail display items” (page 57).

Details view
c Clip number/total number of clips

Displays the total number of clips (including EDLs) on the
selected media, and the number of the selected clip (or
EDL).
d Scrollbar
When not all of the thumbnails can be displayed in the
thumbnail display area, the position of the slider shows the
relative position of the currently displayed clips, and the
length of the slider shows the relative length of currently
displayed clips within all of the clips.
e Clip name
Displays the name of the selected clip (or EDL).
When multiple clips are selected, displays the name of the For details about the following items, see “Thumbnails
first clip or the most recently selected clip. view” (page 56).
Clip names can be displayed in European languages
(English, French, German, Italian, etc.), Japanese, Hangul
characters, and Chinese (both simplified and traditional
characters).
56 Overview
1 Clip storage locations Name: Clip name 1)
3 Clip number/total number of clips Title1: Title1
6 Duration Title2: Title2 1)
AV Format: Recording format
7 Clip date and time
Frame Rate: The frame rate at the time when the clip was
8 Video format shot. For clips shot using Slow & Quick Motion, the
9 Audio format PB (playback)/Capture (shooting) frame rates are
qa Selection frame shown.
TC/DUR: Timecode of the first frame/Recording time
b Details display area Created: Date and time of creation
Displays a details list of clips and EDLs on the selected Modified: Date and time of most recent modification
media. Rec Device: Name of device that created the clip (product
The list is made up of the following columns. number)
• No. (line number)
1) See “Clip name” in “Thumbnails view” (page 56).
• NAME (clip name)
• DATE (clip date and time) The Clip Properties screen displays the entire character
• DURATION (recording time) string of even a rather long clip name or title.
d Thumbnail To scroll hidden parts of the string into view

Displays the thumbnail of the selected clip (or the EDL When a b or B mark is displayed for an item, you can
icon when an EDL is selected). press the left arrow or right arrow button to scroll the
display by one character for each press.
For details, see “Thumbnail display items” (page 57). The up arrow and down arrow buttons scroll the beginning
and end of the string into view.
e Timecode When there is any hidden part of the string, arrows are
Displays the starting timecode of the selected clip. displayed on the left and right of the “Scroll” indication at

the bottom left of the screen.
j Scrollbar
When not all of the clips can be displayed in the details Thumbnail display items
display area, the position of the slider shows the relative
position of the currently displayed clips, and the length of
the slider shows the relative length of currently displayed
clips within all of the clips.
k EDL mark
The mark appears when the item is an EDL.
Clip Properties screen

When you select a clip and press the CLIP PROPERTY
function button (F2), a screen is displayed to show the
properties of the selected clip. Note
To change the selected clip, use the NEXT/PREV button
(or press them while pressing the SHIFT button) (see Only 6 and 9 are displayed on the EDL icon.
page 61).
a Index picture
Displays an image to stand for the content of the clip.
Normally the index picture is the first frame in a clip, but
you can change it to any frame in the clip for a different
index picture.
For the method of changing the index picture frame, see

“Setting the index picture frame” (page 64).
Overview 57
b Index picture changed mark
This mark, like the folded-over corner of a page that you
want to remember, appears when the index picture has
been changed to any frame other than the first frame of a
clip.
Note
When you cue up a clip, the unit always cues up the first
frame, even when the index picture has been changed to a
different frame.
c Clip flag icon

Displays the corresponding icon when a clip flag (OK/NG/
KP(KEEP)) is set in the clip (see page 63).
d S mark
This mark appears when shot marks or other essence a Selection frame
marks have been set in the clip. Indicates that the thumbnail is selected. To select another
thumbnail, move the frame (see page 61).
e Lock icon
This icon appears when the clip is locked (protected) (see b Clip name
page 63). Clips cannot be deleted and their clip Displays the name of the clip displayed in the current
information cannot be changed when this mark is expand thumbnail screen.
displayed.
c Clip number/total number of clips
f Unplayable icon/copy playback icon Displays the total number of clips on the selected media
An unplayable icon ( ) appears to indicate that the clip and the number of the clip whose expanded thumbnails are
cannot be played (or EDL), for example because the currently displayed.
system frequency settings differ from the current settings
of this unit. d Thumbnail number/total number of thumbnails
Displays the total number of thumbnails of the divided clip
g Clip information and the number of the currently selected thumbnail.
Displays the clip information selected with the CLP INFO
item in the Clip F Menu (see page 60). The factory default e Number of divisions
selection is the timecode of the first frame. Displays the number of times that the selected clip has
been divided to display the expand thumbnails.
h “No proxy AV data” icon
This icon appears when the clip does not include proxy AV f Duration
data. Displays the time from the selected thumbnail to the next
one.
i “Cannot copy” icon
You cannot copy clips (or EDL) marked with this icon. g Scrollbar
See the description of “Scrollbar” under “Thumbnails

Expand thumbnail screen view” (page 56).
This screen displays thumbnails of equally sized divisions
of the selected clip or EDL. Chapter thumbnail screen
On how to display the expand thumbnail screen, see “To Chapters are the sections between the shot marks, Rec
search through a clip in the expand thumbnail screen” Start marks, and other essence marks that have been
(page 61). recorded in clips or EDL sub clips. This screen allows you
to display thumbnails of the chapters in the selected clip or
EDL.
On how to display the chapter thumbnail screen, see “To

search through a clip in the chapter thumbnail screen”
(page 62).
58 Overview
Rec Start essence marks are set automatically at the start of g Duration
recording, but shot marks can be set at any scene during Displays the time from the first frame of the selected
recording or STILL (still picture mode). chapter to the first frame of the next chapter.
See page 46 and page 50 for more information about shot h Scrollbar
mark setting.
See the description of “Scrollbar” under “Thumbnails
view” (page 56).
Clip Menu
The Clip Menu provides the following commands for
operations on clips.
The shortcut buttons shown in parentheses ( ) allow you to
open menu items directly. For example, combinations are
indicated by “+”. “SHIFT + STOP” means to press the
STOP button while holding down the SHIFT button.
Item Sub-item Function

Delete Clips Delete Deletes the selected
(SHIFT + RESET) Selected Clips clips.
Delete All Clips Deletes all clips on the
a Selection frame selected media.
Indicates that the thumbnail is selected. To select another Lock Unlock Clips Lock Selected Locks the selected

thumbnail, move the frame (see page 61). Multiple (SHIFT + STOP) Clips clips.
selection frames appear when multiple thumbnails are Lock All Clips Locks all clips on the
selected (see page 61). selected media.
Unlock Unlocks the selected
b Clip name Selected Clips clips.
Displays the name of the clip displayed in the current Unlock All Unlocks all clips on the
chapter thumbnail screen. Clips selected media.
Set Clip Flag OK Sets the OK flags in the
c Clip number/total number of clips selected clips.
Displays the total number of clips on the selected media
NG Sets the NG flags in the
and the number of the clip whose chapter thumbnails are selected clips.
currently displayed.
KP(KEEP) Sets the KEEP flags in
the selected clips.
d Chapter number/total chapters
Displays the total number of chapters and the number of none Clears clip flags that
have been set in the
the selected chapter. selected clips.
Format Media – Formats (initializes) an
e Essence mark indication (UDF) SxS memory card in
Displays the type of the essence marks which are set on the UDF.
selected chapter.
Format Media – Formats (initializes) an
(exFAT) SxS memory card/
f S0 to S9/RS/S marks external storage in
“S0” to “S9” and “RS” marks on the thumbnails indicate exFAT.
frames where Shot Mark1 to Shot Mark9 and Rec Start Note
essence marks are set. “S” marks indicate frames where When formatting the
essence marks other than shot marks and Rec Start essence external storage, mount
marks are set. the USB drive so that it
No such marks are displayed on thumbnails of EDL sub can be recognized by
this unit (see page 43).
clips.
Update/Restoring – Rebuilds SxS memory
Media card management
data.
Overview 59
Item Sub-item Function CLIP page
Media Properties – Displays information
about the selected Item Function
media. F1: CLP INFO a) Selects the information to be displayed at
Settings Select Clip Selects the clip name the bottom of the thumbnails.
Language display language. DATE: Date and time of creation, or date
• Alphabet and time of the more recent
• Korean modification
• Simplified Chinese TC: Timecode of first frame
• Traditional Chinese DURATION: Playback time
• Japanese SQ NO.: Sequence number of thumbnail
Select Alarm Selects the alarm F2: CLIP Displays the Clip Properties screen
Language display language. PROPERTY (see page 57).
• English F3: FOLDER When the USB drive has been mounted
• Japanese with an external storage connected to this
unit, selects the folder in the USB drive
whose content you want to display in the
To display the Clip Menu clip list screen.
Press the MENU button with a clip list screen (thumbnails F4: CREATE When the USB drive has been mounted
view or details view) displayed. USB FLDR with an external storage connected to this
To return to the original screen, press the MENU button unit, creates a copy destination folder in
again. the USB drive to enable a clip on an SxS
memory card to be copied to the external
storage. (The name of the copy
Clip Menu operations destination folder will automatically be the
shooting date of the clip.)
To move the focus bar up or down: Press the V/MARK1 Note
or v/MARK2 button, or turn the PUSH SET knob. This operation cannot be executed if the
To move from a menu level to the next lower menu USB drive is write inhibited.
level: Press the b/OUT button or PUSH SET knob.
To move from a menu level to the next higher menu For the operation to write enable the USB
level: Press the B/IN button or RETURN button. drive, refer to the instruction manual for
the external storage that you are using.
To execute a command: Press the PUSH SET knob.
F5: CHAPTER Displays the chapter thumbnail screen
(see page 58).
F6: EXPAND Displays the expand thumbnail screen.
Clip F Menu
a) Does not appear when the clip list screen is in details view.
The clip list screens provide the Clip F Menu, which can
be accessed directly with function buttons. P1 EDL page
Following is a list of Clip F Menu commands. Underlined
settings are the factory defaults. Parentheses ( ) indicate shortcut buttons for directly
accessing a menu item.
Item Function
a) Item Function
F1: CLP INFO Selects the information to be displayed at
the bottom of the thumbnails. F1: SET CURT.EDL Sets the current EDL.
DATE: Date and time of creation, or date F2: RELEASE CURT.EDL Releases the current EDL.
and time of the more recent
modification F3: CREATE NEW EDL Creates a new EDL.
TC: Timecode of first frame (SHIFT + PUSH SET
DURATION: Playback time knob)
SQ NO.: Sequence number of thumbnail F4: ADD TO CURT.EDL Adds sub clips to the current
F2: CLIP Displays the Clip Properties screen EDL.
PROPERTY (see page 57). F6: GOTO CURT.EDL Refers to the current EDL.
F5: CHAPTER Displays the chapter thumbnail screen
(see page 58). Shortcut buttons for EDL edit commands
F6: EXPAND Displays the expand thumbnail screen. If a clip that you want to become a sub clip is selected on
a clip list display screen, you can invoke the F3: CREATE
a) Does not appear when the clip list screen is in details view.
NEW EDL command by pressing and holding the SHIFT
button and pressing the PUSH SET knob.
60 Overview
For the procedure for creating EDLs, see “Creating and
editing EDLs” (page 66).
Clip Operations
P2 OTHER page
Item Function
Selecting clips
F1: USB DRV When an external storage is connected to Select clips with the selection frame (see page 56).
this unit, executes USB drive mounting or
dismounting.
ON: The USB drive is mounted. To move the selection frame
OFF: The USB drive is not mounted.
Do one of the following.
F2: SELECT When the USB drive has been mounted
FOLDER with an external storage connected to this
• Turn the PUSH SET knob.
unit, displays a list of folders existing in • Press the arrow buttons.
the USB drive. • Turn the shuttle/jog dial. (The selection frame moves at
high speed in shuttle mode and at low speed in jog
To display the Clip F Menu mode.)
• Press the NEXT/PREV button.
Press the PAGE/HOME button or function buttons (F1 to
F6) with a clip list screen (thumbnails view or details view) To jump to the first clip
displayed. Press the PREV button while holding down the SHIFT
button.
To display a different page
Each press of the PAGE/HOME button displays the next To jump to the last clip
function menu page in the order: CLIP t P1 t P2 t Press the NEXT button while holding down the SHIFT
CLIP… button.

To make a continuous selection of clips
Move the selection frame to the first clip that you want to
select. Then, while holding down the SHIFT button, turn
the PUSH SET knob.
To cancel the continuous selection, move the selection
frame without the SHIFT button held down.
Searching with thumbnails

You can put the clip list screen into thumbnails view (see
page 56) to search for desired clips while viewing
thumbnails.
To search for clips while viewing clip names, press the
DISPLAY button to switch to details view (see page 56).
To search through a clip in the expand

thumbnail screen
The expand function allows you to divide a clip selected in
the clip list screen into equally sized blocks, and to display
a list of thumbnails of those blocks. This is a quick and
efficient way to review the selected clip and search for
target scenes. You can specify 12, 144, or 1728 divisions.
Clip Operations 61
1 In the clip thumbnail screen, select the thumbnail of 2 Press the PAGE/HOME button to display the function
the clip that contains the scene you want to find. buttons, and press the CHAPTER function button
(F5).
2 Press the EXPAND function button (F6).
The chapter thumbnail screen (see page 58) appears,
The selected clip is divided into 12 blocks, and a list with thumbnails of the frames where chapters are set.
appears in the expand thumbnail screen (see page 58) The “S0” to “S9” and “RS” marks on the thumbnails
with the first frame of each block displayed as a indicate frames where Shot Mark0 to Shot Mark9 and
thumbnail. Rec Start essence marks are set. The “S” marks on the
thumbnails indicate frames where essence marks other
3 Select the thumbnail that you want to expand further. than shot marks and Rec Start essence marks are set.
No such marks are displayed on thumbnails of EDL
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 up to 2 times, as required. sub clips.
To delete the shot mark at a chapter position
Note
You can delete the shot mark (Shot Mark0 to Shot Mark9)
If the duration of each block after division would be at the chapter position in the chapter thumbnail screen.
shorter than one frame, division is performed so that an (Rec Start essence marks cannot be deleted.)
expand thumbnail screen is displayed in which the
duration of each block is one frame. In this case, no such 1 In the chapter thumbnail screen, select the thumbnail
expand thumbnail screen is displayed that represents for the frame whose shot mark you want to delete.
further expansion.
For example, a 100-frame clip is divided into 100 blocks 2 Press the PAGE/HOME button to display the function
when you press the EXPAND function button (F6) twice buttons, and press the REMOVE function button (F4).
and an expand thumbnail screen is displayed in which the
duration of each block is one frame. A third press of the A message appears asking if you are sure that you want
to delete the shot mark.
EXPAND function button (F6) displays no expand

thumbnail screen representing further expansion.
3 Select “OK” to delete the mark, or “Cancel” to cancel
To return to the previous expansion level the deletion, and then press the PUSH SET knob.
Press the EXPAND function button (F6) while holding
down the SHIFT button. To display the chapter thumbnail screen of the
previous or next clip
To display the expand thumbnail screen of the With the chapter thumbnail screen still active, press the
previous or next clip PREV button or the NEXT button.
With the expand thumbnail screen still active, press the
PREV button or the NEXT button.
An expand thumbnail screen appears displaying the Playing a clip by thumbnail search
thumbnails of 12 equal blocks resulting from division of
the previous or next clip. After finding a clip with one of the methods explained in
the previous section, “Searching with thumbnails”
To search through a clip in the chapter (page 61), you can cue up or play the clip that you have
found.
thumbnail screen
The chapter function allows you to display thumbnails of
the chapters in a clip. To cue up the clip
Select the clip you have found, and then press the PUSH
See page 56 for more information about thumbnail view. SET knob.
See page 58 for more information about chapter

To play the clip
thumbnail screen.
Select the clip you have found, and then press the PLAY
1 In the clip thumbnail screen, select the thumbnail of a button.
clip or the icon of an EDL with chapters set.
The S mark (see page 58) appears on the thumbnails of
clips with chapters set. (No S marks are displayed on
EDL icons.)
62 Clip Operations
To lock clips
Setting clip flags
You can set three types of clip flags (OK/NG/KP(KEEP)) 1 In a clip list screen, select the clips that you want to
for selected clips. Setting these flags in each clip that you lock (multiple selections possible).
record makes it easy for editors and other colleagues to This step is not needed if you lock all clips.
find and select the clips that they need.
2 Display the Clip Menu.
1 In a clip list screen, select the clip where you want to
set a flag (multiple selections possible). 3 Select Lock Unlock Clips.
2 Display the Clip Menu. The Lock Unlock Clips screen appears.
3 Select Set Clip Flag.

The Set Clip Flag screen appears.
In this screen, a x mark appears in front of the name
of each flag that is set in one or more of the currently
selected clips.
4 Select Lock Selected Clips or Lock All Clips, and then
press the PUSH SET knob.
The clips selected in step 1 or all clips are locked.
A lock icon (see page 58) appears on the thumbnail of
the locked clips.

Select the clip flag that you want to set (OK/NG/ Tip
KP(KEEP)), and then press the PUSH SET knob.
You can lock the selected clips by pressing the STOP
The clip flag is set for all selected clips, and the clip button while holding down the SHIFT button in step 1.
flag icon (see page 58) appears on thumbnails.
To clear clip flags To unlock clips
Carry out steps 1 to 3, selecting a clip that has a flag set,
and then select “none” in step 4. 1 Execute the steps 1 to 3 in the previous section.
2 Select Unlock Selected Clips or Unlock All Clips, and

Locking (write-protecting) clips then press the PUSH SET knob.
In a clip list screen, you can lock the selected clips so that 3 Select “OK”, and then press the PUSH SET knob.
they cannot be deleted or altered.
Locking prevents the following operations on clips. Tip
• Deletion
When you select a clip you want to unlock in the clip list
• Changing the index picture
screen and then press the STOP button while holding down
• Adding and deleting shot marks
the SHIFT button, a dialog appears asking you to confirm
• Setting and clearing clip flags
unlock. When you select “OK” and press the PUSH SET
knob, the selected clip is unlocked. (To cancel unlock,
Notes select “CANCEL” and press the PUSH SET knob.)
• Locked clips are deleted along with other clips when a
media is formatted.
• Clips cannot be locked or unlocked when a media is Deleting clips
write protected.
Notes
• Clips cannot be deleted when a media is write protected.

• Locked clips cannot be deleted.
Clip Operations 63
1 In a clip list screen, select the clips that you want to 3 Display the page P5 OTHER of the function menu,
delete (multiple selections possible). and press the INDEX function button (F1).
This step is not needed if you delete all clips. A confirmation box appears asking you whether to set
the frame of the still image as the index picture frame.
2 Display the Clip Menu.
4 To set the current frame as the index picture frame,
3 Select Delete Clips. select “OK” and press the PUSH SET knob.
The Delete Clips screen appears. To set another frame as the index picture frame
Select “CANCEL” and press the PUSH SET knob,
turning the confirmation box off. Start again from
step 1.
When you switch the display to the clip list screen, the
newly set index picture is displayed as the thumbnail.
4 Select Delete Selected Clips or Delete All Clips, and

then press the PUSH SET knob.
5 Select “OK”, and then press the PUSH SET knob.

The clips selected in step 1 or all clips are deleted.
Tip
You can delete the selected clips simply and easily by
pressing the RESET button while holding down the SHIFT

button in step 1 and by carrying out step 5.
Copying clips
See “Copy operations” (page 53) for information about
operations.
Setting the index picture frame

The clip thumbnail screen displays thumbnails as index
pictures for clips. Normally the index picture is the first
frame in a clip, but you can change it to any frame in the
clip for a different index picture.
Note
You cannot set index pictures for EDLs.
1 In the basic operation screen or video monitor screen,

play back the clip you want set the index picture frame.
2 Press the STOP button at the frame you want to be the

index picture frame, to obtain a still frame display.
64 Clip Operations
Sub clips (clips in EDLs)
EDL Editing Clips (or parts of clips) that have been added to an EDL are
called “sub clips”. Sub clips are virtual editing data that
specify ranges in the original clips. You can use them
without modifying the original data.
What is EDL editing? The following figure illustrates the relation between clips
and sub clips.
EDL editing is a function which allows you to select
material (clips) from the material recorded on media and
perform cut editing. You can do this by operating on this Clips on media
unit only.
• EDL editing is a convenient way to perform cut editing Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4
(C0001) (C0002) (C0003) (C0004)
in the field and in other offline situations.
• In EDL editing you create an EDL (editing list). Since
the material itself is not affected, you can repeat this any EDL (E0001)
number of times.
• You can play back the edit list created on this unit.
Sub clip 1 Sub clip 2 Sub clip 3
• Using the EDL editing function, you can easily perform
functions with this unit, such as add entire clips, add
partial clips, and delete sub clips.
• Changing the sequence of sub clips and modifying the In the above example, the whole of clip 2 has been added
IN/OUT points are not supported. as sub clip 1, and the whole of clip 4 has been added as sub
• An EDL (editing list) can be used on XPRI and other clip 2.
full-feature nonlinear editing systems. Sub clip 3 is part of clip 3. Therefore, when EDL E0001 is
played back, clip 4 is played after clip 2, and then the part

Note of clip 3 shown in gray color is played.
EDLs in which clips recorded in the XAVC Long 50/35/
25 Mbps recording format coexist with clips recorded in EDL editing (current EDL)
other formats cannot be created. To edit an EDL on media, you must first select the target
EDL for editing. Existing EDLs and newly created EDLs
Clips can be selected. The target EDL for editing is called the
“current EDL”.
Material recorded on media with this unit is managed in EDLs are automatically saved to media when they are
units called “clips”. A clip contains the material from a created and modified.
recording start point to a recording end point. The current EDL icon is displayed in the status indicator
Clips have numbers beginning with C, for example C0001. area in the clip list display when the current EDL is
selected.
Recording Recording
start point of end point of
clip 2 clip 2
Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3 Clip 4

(C0001) (C0002) (C0003) (C0004)
EDLs
You can use the EDL editing function to select clips from Current EDL icon
the clips saved on media and create a cut edit list called an
“EDL”.
EDLs have numbers beginning with E, for example E0001. EDL playback
Up to 99 clip lists can be saved on an SxS memory card. Clips and EDLs are saved together on media.
To play an EDL, insert the media into the unit, load the
EDL that you want to play, and press the PLAY button.
Clips are played according to the data in the EDL.
EDL Editing 65
The IN/OUT setting window appears on the bottom
Creating and editing EDLs right.
The time code for the IN point is displayed in the IN/
The following table lists the steps in the creation and
OUT setting window, and the IN indicator is lit.
editing of EDLs with the EDL editing function. To create
an EDL, you always need to carry out the steps inside the
heavy lines. Other steps can be carried out as required.
1 Create EDLs: Use the CREATE NEW EDL command to

create an EDL containing the selected clips.
2 Add sub clips: Use the ADD TO CURT.EDL command
to add the clips you want to use to an EDL. You can
add up to 300 sub clips to one EDL.
3 Delete sub clips: Use the REMOVE command to delete IN indicator
specified sub clips from an EDL.
OUT indicator
4 Play the EDL: Use the PLAY button and other playback
controls to play the current EDL and check its
contents.
To create an EDL
You can select multiple clips on the clip list screens and
then create a new EDL. You can also create a new EDL by 3 Cue the frame you want to specify for the OUT point.
assigning an IN point/OUT point on the video monitor
screen. 4 Press and hold the b/OUT button, and then press the
PUSH SET knob.
Creating an EDL in the clip list screens
The IN/OUT setting window appears on the bottom

See page 55 for information about screen operations. right.
The time codes for the OUT point and duration (DUR)
1 In a clip list screen, select the clips that you want to are displayed in the IN/OUT setting window, and the
become sub clips (multiple selections possible). OUT indicator is lit.
2 Press and hold the SHIFT button and then press the 5 Press the STOP button.
PUSH SET knob or display the P1 EDL page of the
Clip F menu and press the CREATE NEW EDL button 6 Press the PAGE/HOME button to display the function
(F3). menu, and press the CREATE NEW EDL button (F3).
The EDL creation starts. The EDL creation starts.
The name for the created EDL appears when the The name for the created EDL appears when the
creation finishes. The created EDL becomes the creation finishes. The created EDL becomes the
current EDL. current EDL.
When the current EDL is specified, the current EDL
3 Select “OK”, and then press the PUSH SET knob. icon appears in the status display area.
Creating an EDL in the video monitor screen 7 Select “OK”, and then press the PUSH SET knob.
You can create an EDL while checking the video on the
video monitor screen by specifying the range to use as a
sub clip. You can perform this operation during recording, To add sub clips to an existing EDL
playback (including when stopped), and searching. Sub clips can be added from the clip list display screens or
During recording, the currently recording clip cannot be the video monitor screen. The added clips are inserted at
used as a sub clip to create a new EDL, but IN/OUT points the end of the EDL.
can still be set. Sub clips are added to the current EDL. Consequently, an
EDL must be selected as the current EDL in order to
1 In the video monitor screen, cue the frame you want to perform this operation. An EDL is made the current EDL
specify for the IN point. automatically after it is created, as explained in “To create
an EDL” above, allowing sub clips to be added
2 Press and hold the B/IN button, and then press the immediately to the EDL. You can determine whether the
PUSH SET knob. current EDL is selected or not by checking whether the
current EDL icon is displayed or not in the status display
66 EDL Editing
area. If the current EDL is not specified, you must select an
existing EDL as the current EDL using the following
procedure before you can add sub clips.
1 Select an EDL on a clip list display screen.
2 Display the P1 EDL page of the Clip F menu and press

the SET CURT.EDL button (F1).
IN indicator
The selected EDL becomes the current EDL.
When the current EDL is specified, the current EDL OUT indicator
icon appears in the status display area.
Adding in clip list screens
See page 55 for information about screen operations.
1 On a clip list screen, select the clip to add as a sub clip 3 Cue the frame you want to specify for the OUT point.
(multiple selections possible).
4 Press and hold the b/OUT button, and then press the
2 Press and hold the SHIFT button and press the PUSH PUSH SET knob.
SET knob or display the P1 EDL page of the Clip F
menu then press the ADD TO CURT.EDL button The IN/OUT setting window appears on the bottom
(F4). right of the display.
The timecodes for the OUT point and duration (DUR)
The sub clip addition starts. When addition is finished, are displayed in the IN/OUT setting window, and the
the screen displayed during execution disappears and OUT indicator is lit.

returns to the clip list screen. Adding a sub clip
simultaneously saves the EDL. 5 Display the function menu, and then press the ADD
The clip is added to the end of the current EDL. The TO CURT.EDL button (F4).
current EDL remains selected.
The sub clip addition starts. When addition is finished,
Adding in the video monitor screen the screen displayed during execution disappears and
When checking the image on the video monitor screen, a returns to the clip list screen. Adding a sub clip
range to use as a sub clip can be specified and added to the simultaneously saves the EDL.
current EDL. This operation is supported during playback The clip is added to the end of the current EDL. The
(including when stopped) and when searching. During current EDL remains selected.
recording, the currently recording clip cannot be added as
a sub clip to the current EDL, but IN/OUT points can still
be set. To delete sub clips
This operation is performed on the chapter thumbnail
1 On the video monitor screen, cue the frame you want screen.
to specify for the IN point.
1 In the chapter thumbnail screen, select the thumbnails
2 Press and hold the B/IN button, and then press the for the sub clips you want to delete (multiple selections
PUSH SET knob. possible).
The IN/OUT setting window appears on the bottom 2 Press the PAGE/HOME button to display the function
right of the display. menu, and press the REMOVE function button (F4).
The timecode for the IN point is displayed in the IN/
OUT setting window, and the IN indicator is lit. A confirmation message appears asking whether to
execute the delete operation.
3 Select “OK”, and then press the PUSH SET knob. To

abort, select “Cancel”.
EDL Editing 67
To play an EDL
1 In the chapter thumbnail screen, select the thumbnail

Media Operations
for the sub clip you want to start playing.
To start playing from the first frame of the EDL Checking the media information
Select the thumbnail for the first sub clip.
2 Press the PLAY button.

1 In a clip list screen, press the MENU button to display
the Clip menu.
To release the current EDL 2 Select “Media Properties”, and then press the PUSH
This operation clears the current EDL from the memory in SET knob.
this unit. This operation is performed on clip list screens. The media properties screen for the selected media
Releasing the current EDL after editing is finished appears.
prevents changes to the settings due to incorrect operation.
Note
The current EDL is also released when the target media is
changed using the SLOT SELECT button.
1 In a clip list screen, display the P1 EDL page of the

Clip F menu.
2 Press the RELEASE CURT.EDL function button (F2).

A confirmation message appears asking you whether

Media: MEMORY-A or MEMORY-B
to execute the release operation.
User Media ID: User media ID
Title1: Title 1
3 Select “OK”, and then press the PUSH SET knob.
Title2: Title 2
The current EDL is released and the current EDL icon Full Capacity: Total capacity
is removed from the status display area. Rec Remain: Remaining capacity for recording
Life: Memory write lifespan (0 to 100%)1)
Write Protect: Status of the write protect switch
To reference the current EDL
1) Displayed only for SxS memory cards that support this function.
Referencing the current EDL displays the chapter
thumbnail screen for the current EDL. This operation is To display hidden text
performed on clip list screens. For items displaying b or B, press the B/IN or b/OUT
button to scroll the text by one character at a time.
1 Display the P1 EDL page of the Clip F menu. Pressing the V/MARK1 or v/MARK2 button displays the
first character or last character, respectively.
2 Press the GOTO CURT.EDL function button (F6).
To return to the previous screen
The currently specified current EDL is displayed on Press the PUSH SET knob.
the chapter thumbnail screen.
Formatting (initializing) SxS memory

cards
You can format recorded SxS memory cards.
Notes
• SxS memory cards formatted by this unit are formatted
in UDF or exFAT. Formatting in FAT is not supported.
• This unit does not support memory cards exceeding
256 GB, excluding SDXC cards.
68 Media Operations
1 Insert the SxS memory card you want to format into To format (initialize) an SxS memory card
the memory card slot. during recording
2 Press the SLOT SELECT button.
Notes
When two SxS memory cards are inserted • An SxS memory card can be formatted during recording
Press the SLOT SELECT button and select the card in relay recording mode only.
(A/B) to be formatted. • Only the memory card in the slot that is not currently
recording can be the target for formatting.
3 Switch the display to a clip list screen.
1 During recording, press the THUMBNAIL button.
4 Press the MENU button to display the Clip Menu.
2 Press the SLOT SELECT button.
5 Select “Format Media(UDF)” or “Format
Media(exFAT)”, and then press the PUSH SET knob. Select the memory card slot that is not currently
recording to display the clip list screen.
A confirmation message appears asking you whether
to execute the format operation. 3 Press the MENU button to display the Clip Menu.
Notes 4 Select “Format Media(UDF)” or “Format

Media(exFAT)”, and then press the PUSH SET knob.
• SxS memory cards formatted by this unit are
formatted in UDF or exFAT. Formatting in FAT is A confirmation message appears asking you whether
not supported. to execute the format operation.
• Proxy AV data will not be recorded to an SxS
memory card formatted in exFAT. Note

6 To execute formatting, select “OK”, and then press the The memory card can only be formatted with the same
PUSH SET knob. file system as the currently recording memory card.
The formatting starts, and the “Format Executing…” 5 To execute formatting, select “OK”, and then press the
message appears. PUSH SET knob.
To cancel formatting The formatting starts, and the “Format Executing…”

Select “CANCEL”, and then press the PUSH SET message appears.
knob.
To cancel formatting
When the formatting is completed, the message Select “CANCEL”, and then press the PUSH SET
“Format was successful.” appears. knob.
To format another SxS memory card When the formatting is completed, the message
Remove the SxS memory card and insert another SxS “Format was successful.” appears.
memory card into the memory card slot. When the
confirmation dialog appears asking if you want to 6 Press the THUMBNAIL button.
execute formatting, execute step 6 once more. The clip list screen disappears, and the display returns
to the previous screen.
7 When formatting is completed, select “Exit”, and then
press the PUSH SET knob.
Media Operations 69
File Operations Chapter 6
File operation restrictions
Overview
The following operations are possible on files stored in
each directory.
A remote computer can be connected to this unit and used • Read
to operate on recorded data which has been saved in data • Write
files, such as video and audio data files. • Rename
To perform file operations, use either of the following • Create
methods to interconnect this unit and a computer. • Delete
• Make FTP connections (see page 71). “Read” and “write” are defined as follows.
• Make CIFS connections (see page 75). Read: Read data sequentially from the desired position to
the end of the file.
Notes Write: Write data sequentially from the start to the end of
the file.
• SxS memory cards inserted in this unit cannot be
displayed or operated on the unit while there is a remote
connection using FTP/CIFS from an external device.
• When SxS memory card restoration is necessary after FTPS protocol support
FTP or CIFS connections are undone, the restoration is
automatically executed on this unit. The unit supports the FTP and FTPS protocols (software
version 1.1x and later).
The FTPS protocol is recommended when using the unit in
an insecure network environment.
Directory structure
The following figure shows an example of the directory
structure visible to the computer connected to this unit.
a) Root directory
On the computer, each SxS memory card in slot A or B by

accessing the MEMORY-A or MEMORY-B directory.
70 Overview
This section explains how to use the command prompt. For
FTP File Operations more information about using FTP client software, refer to
the documentation of the FTP client software on your
system.
File operations between this unit and a remote computer
can be carried out by the File Transfer Protocol (called To log in
FTP below).
1 Put the unit into the following state.
Preparations • Recording, playback, search and other SxS memory
card operations (see page 45): Stopped
1 Connect the network connectors of this unit and a • Display screen: Other than the clip list screen (see
remote computer with a network cable (see page 55)
connections illustration on page 25). Or connect this
unit to the network to which the remote computer is 2 Start the command prompt.
connected (see connections illustration on page 26).
3 Enter “ftp <SP> <IP address>”, and press the Enter
2 Set the IP address and other network setting items for key. (<SP> refers to a space.)
this unit. 1)
For example, if the IP address of this unit is set to
For details, refer to maintenance menu item M51 “192.168.001.010”, enter “ftp 192.168.1.10”.
(page 97).
Refer to the Windows help for more information about
If network settings have already been made the FTP command.
Check the IP address of this unit. If the connection succeeds, you are prompted to enter
For details, refer to maintenance menu item M51 a user name.
(page 97).
1) This unit is able to acquire an IP address automatically from a DHCP
4 Enter the user name “admin” and press the Enter key.
server. It also supports an Auto-IP function to assign an IP address When the user name is verified, you are prompted to
automatically when access from this unit to the DHCP server times
enter a password.

out. You can check DHCP settings and the assigned IP address with
maintenance menu.
To connect a computer running Windows 8/

5 Enter the password and press the Enter key.
Windows 10 The password is set during initial setup. For details,
Disable the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6). see “Initial Setup” (page 24).
Windows 8: (1) Open “View network status and The login is complete when the password is verified.
tasks” > “Change adapter settings” > “Ethernet”
See page 72 for the FTP protocol commands
in the control panel. (2) Display “Ethernet
supported by this unit.
Properties”, uncheck “Internet Protocol Version 6
(TCP/IPv6)”, and then click the OK button.
If the connection times out
Windows 10: (1) Open “Control Panel.” (2) Select
This unit terminates FTP connections if no command
“Network and Internet” > “Network and Sharing
is received within 90 seconds of the last command. If
Center” > “Change adapter settings”. (3) Right-
this occurs, log out (see the next section) and repeat
click the network connection of the computer and
steps 2 to 4.
select “Properties”. (4) Uncheck “Internet
Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)”, and then click
the OK button. Note
If you power this unit off during an FTP connection,
3 Set the remote control switch to “NET” (see page 11). the data transferred thus far is discarded.
To log out
Making FTP connections
To log out after finishing file operations, enter “QUIT” at
FTP connections between this unit and a remote computer the command prompt and press the Enter key.
can be made with either of the following.
• The command prompt
• FTP client software
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PASV
Command list
This command requests this unit to “listen” on a data port
The FTP protocol commands supported by this unit (which is not its default data port). (It puts this unit into
include standard commands (see the next section) and passive mode, waiting for the remote computer to make a
extended commands (see page 74). data connection.)
Command syntax: PASV <CRLF>
Notes
• To execute FTP commands, you must install application TYPE
software with FTP function on your computer. Specifies the type of data to be transferred.
• The commands supported by application software vary. Command syntax: TYPE <SP> <type-code (options
• An FTP client that supports UTF-8 is required to use delimited by <SP>)> <CRLF>
Unicode characters other than ASCII characters.
Command prompt FTP commands do not support <type-code> can be any of the following. However, for
UTF-8. XDCAM, data is always transferred as “I”, regardless of
the type-code specification.
Standard commands • A: ASCII
- N: Non-print
In the command syntax, <SP> means a space, entered by
- T: Telnet format
pressing the space bar, and <CRLF> means a new line,
- C: ASA Carriage Control
entered by pressing the Enter key.
• E: EBCDIC
- N: Non-print
USER
- T: Telnet format
Send this command to begin the login process. - C: ASA Carriage Control
Command syntax: USER <SP> <user name> <CRLF>
• I: IMAGE (Binary) (default)
Input example: USER admin • L: LOCAL BYTE
- SIZE: byte size
PASS Input example: TYPE I
After sending the USER command, send this command to
complete the login process. STRU

Command syntax: PASS <SP> <password> <CRLF> Specifies the data structure.
Input example: PASS password Command syntax: STRU <SP> <structure-code>
<CRLF>
QUIT
Terminates the FTP connection. If a file is being <structure-code> can be any of the following. However,
transferred, terminates after completion of the transfer. for XDCAM, the structure is always “F”, regardless of the
structure-code specification.
Command syntax: QUIT <CRLF>
• F: File structure (default)
• R: Record structure
PORT • P: Page structure
Specifies the IP address and port to which this unit should Input example: STRU F
connect for the next file transfer (for data transfer from this
unit).
MODE
Command syntax: PORT <SP> <h1,h2,h3,h4,p1,p2>
<CRLF> Specifies the transfer mode.
Command syntax: MODE <SP> <mode-code> <CRLF>
• h1 (most significant byte) to h4 (least significant byte): IP
address
• p1 (most significant byte), p2 (least significant byte): Port <mode-code> can be any of the following. However, for
number XDCAM, the mode is always “S”, regardless of the mode-
code specification.
Input example: PORT 10,0,0,1,242,48
• S: Stream mode (default)
(IP address: 10.0.0.1, Port number: 62000)
• B: Block mode
• C: Compressed mode
Input example: MODE S
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LIST STOR
Sends a list of files from this unit to the remote computer. Begins transfer of a copy of a file in the specified path on
Command syntax: LIST <SP> <options> <SP> <path- the remote computer to the current directory on this unit.
name> <CRLF> Command syntax: STOR <SP> <path-name> <CRLF>
Input example: STOR Edit/E0001E01.SMI
<options> can be any of the following.
• -a: Also display file names that begin with “.”
RNFR
• -F: Append “/” to directory names.
RNTO
The following data is transferred, depending on whether Rename a file.

<path-name> specifies a directory or file. Specify the file to be renamed with the RNFR command,
and specify the new name with the RNTO command.
• Directory specified: A list of the files in the specified
directory
(Always follow a RNFR command with a RNTO
command.)
• File specified: Information about the specified file
• No specification: A list of the files in the current directory For details, see “File operation restrictions” (page 70).
The wildcard characters “*” (any string) and “?” (any
character) may be used in <path-name>. Command syntax: RNFR <SP> <path-name (before
Input example 1: LIST-a Clip change)> <CRLF>
Input example 2: LIST Clip/*.MXF RNTO <SP> <path-name (after change)> <CRLF>
Input example: RNFR General/info.txt
NLST RNTO General/clip_info.txt
Sends a list of file names from this unit to the remote

computer, with no other information. DELE
Command syntax: NLST <SP> <options or path-name> Deletes the specified file on this unit.
<CRLF>
Note
The following options may be specified when no path-
Depending on the directory and file type, deletion may not

name is specified.
be possible.
• -a: Also display file names that begin with “.”.
• -l: Display information other than file name (gives the same
For details, see “File operation restrictions” (page 70).
result as the LIST command).
• -F: Append “/” to directory names. Command syntax: DELE <SP> <path-name> <CRLF>
Input example: DELE Clip/C0099.MXF
The following data is transferred, depending on whether
<path-name> specifies a directory or file.
• Directory specified: A list of the file names only in the STAT
specified directory Sends information about properties of the specified file, or
• No specification: A list of the file names only in the current about data transfer status, from this unit to the remote
directory. computer.
Command syntax: STAT <SP> <path-name> <CRLF>
The wildcard characters “*” (any string) and “?” (any
character) may be used in <path-name>. The following data is transferred, depending on whether a
Input example 1: NLST-l file is specified with <path-name>.
Input example 2: NLST Clip/*.MXF • File specified: The properties of the specified file
• No specification:1)
RETR Input example: STAT Clip/C0001.MXF

1) Not supported in this version; always size 0.
Begins transfer of a copy of a file in the specified path on
this unit to the current directory on the remote computer.
Command syntax: RETR <SP> <path-name> <CRLF> SYST
Input example: RETR Clip/C0001.MXF

Displays the system name of this unit.
Command syntax: SYST <CRLF>
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HELP RMD
Displays a list of the commands supported by this unit, or Deletes a directory.
an explanation of the specified command. Command syntax: RMD <SP> <path-name> <CRLF>
Command syntax: HELP <SP> <command-name>
<CRLF>
Note
The following data is transferred, depending on whether a Some limitations apply to the deletion of directories.
command name is specified with <command-name>.
• Command name specified: Explanation of the specified
For details, see “File operation restrictions” (page 70).
command.
• No specification: Command list Extended commands
Input example: HELP RETR In the Command syntax, <SP> means a space, entered by
pressing the space bar, and <CRLF> means a new line,
NOOP
entered by pressing the Enter key.
Does nothing except return a response. (Used to check
whether this unit is running.) SITE DF
Command syntax: NOOP <CRLF> Displays the remaining space of the applicable media in
the current directory.
Command syntax: SITE DF<CRLF>
PWD
Displays the current directory (“/” if the directory is the
root directory). SITE MEID
Command syntax: PWD <CRLF> Displays the ID of the applicable media in the current
directory.
Command syntax: SITE MEID<CRLF>
CWD
Changes the current directory (moves from the current
directory to another directory). SITE CHMOD
Command syntax: CWD <SP> <path-name> <CRLF> Locks and unlocks clips. Also sets permissions for
directories and files.

Command syntax: SITE CHMOD <SP> <flag> <SP>
Moves to a directory as follows, depending on whether a
directory is specified with <path-name>. <path-name> <CRLF>
• Directory specified: To the specified directory
• No specification: To the root directory Specify one of the following values in <flag>, according to
the specification in <path-name>.
Input example: CWD General
• When a clip is specified in <path-name>
- 444: Lock.
CDUP - 666: Unlock.
Moves one level up in the directory structure (makes the • When a directory is specified in <path-name>
parent of the current directory be the current directory). - 555: Forbid writing to the directory.
Command syntax: CDUP <CRLF> - 777: Allow writing to the directory.
• When a file is specified in <path-name>
MKD - 444: Forbid writing to and execution of the file.
- 555: Forbid writing to the file, but allow execution.
Creates a new directory.
- 666: Allow writing to the file, but forbid execution.
Command syntax: MKD <SP> <path-name> <CRLF>
- 777: Allow writing to and execution of the file.
Input example: SITE CHMOD 444 Clip/C0001.MXF

(Lock clip C0001.MXF)
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CIFS File Operations
You can perform file operations using the Common
Internet File System (CIFS) between this unit and the
computer.
Preparations
See “Preparations” under “FTP File Operations”

(page 71).
Making CIFS connections

CIFS connections between this unit and a Windows
computer can be made with either of the following.
• Use Windows Explorer to map this unit as a network
drive
• Refer to this unit directly from Windows Explorer
The following describes the procedure for using Windows

Explorer to map this unit as a network drive.1)
1 Start Windows Explorer.
2 In the Tools menu, select “Map Network Drive...”.

The Map Network Drive dialog appears.
3 Enter “\\<IP address>\xdcam\” in the “Folder” field.

For example, if the IP address of this unit is set to
“192.168.001.010”, enter “\\192.168.1.10\xdcam\”.
4 Click on “Connect using a different name”.

The Connect As... dialog appears.
5 Enter the user name “admin” and the password, and

click OK.
The password is set during initial setup. For details,
see “Initial Setup” (page 24).
6 Click Finish.
The network drive allocation is complete when the
password is verified.
To break the connections
In Windows Explorer, select the network drive and right-
click it, then click “Disconnect”.
1) Operations may differ depending on the Windows version you are using.
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Menus Chapter 7
Menu System Setup Menu
Configuration
The setup menu system of this unit comprises the basic
setup menu and extended setup menu.
The settings for this unit use the following menus.
Basic menu
Setup menu
This menu is used to make settings relating, for example,
The setup menu system of this unit comprises the basic
to the following.
setup menu and extended setup menu.
• the operating hours meter
Function menu • the text information superimposed on the video output to
the monitor
For details, see “Basic Operations of the Function Menu” • the menu banks for retaining menu settings
(page 37).
Extended menu
Clip Menu This menu is used to make a wide range of settings relating
to the functions of this unit, for example, the control panel
For details, see “Clip Menu” (page 59). functions, video and audio control, and digital data
processing.
Maintenance menu
Configuration of the basic menu
Chapter 7 Menus
This provides audio control, and network and setup menu

The basic menu comprises the following groups of items.
settings, and also shows version information.
Item group Function Refer to
For details, refer to “Maintenance Menu” (page 95).
Items Display of the total number of page 102
H01 and H11 hours the unit has been
powered on, and other
information collected by the
operating hours meter
Items Settings relating to the page 77
001 to 099 superimposed text information,
switching between 59.94i,
59.94P, 29.97P, 50i, 50P and
25P.
Items Settings relating to the menu page 79
B01 to B20 banks for saving menu settings
Configuration of the extended menu

The extended menu is displayed when maintenance menu
item M40: EXTENDED MENU is set to ENABLE.
The extended menu comprises the following groups of
items.
76 Menu System Configuration / Setup Menu

Item group Function Refer to Item group Function Refer to
Items Settings relating to control page 83 Items Settings relating to the page 86
100 to 199 panels 650 to 699 metadata
Items Settings relating to the remote page 84 Items Settings relating to video page 87
200 to 299 control interface 700 to 799 control
Items Settings relating to editing page 85 Items Settings relating to audio page 89
300 to 399 operations 800 to 899 control
Items Settings relating to the page 85 Items Settings relating to digital page 90
600 to 649 timecode generator 900 to 999 processing
Items in the basic menu

The basic menu items (excluding the items related to the • The values in the “Settings” column are the values that
operating hours meter) are listed in the following table. appear in settings screens. The values in brackets [ ] are
the value shown in menu screens (when they differ from
the values shown in settings screens).
• The underlined values are the factory defaults.
Item number Item name Settings

002 CHARACTER H-POSITION Adjust the horizontal screen position (as a hexadecimal value) of the text
information output from the COMPOSITE OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), SDSDI
OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), HDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), or HDMI OUT connector
for superimposed display on the monitor. The hexadecimal value 00 is for the
far left of the screen. Increasing the value moves the position of the characters
to the right.
00 to 0C to 28 (When the number of system lines is 1080 and the system
frequency is 59.94i, 29.97P, 50i, 25P, or 23.98P)
00 to 0B to 28 (When the number of system lines is 720 and the system
frequency is 59.94P or 50P)
Set this item by adjusting to the required position while viewing the monitor.
003 CHARACTER V-POSITION Adjust the vertical screen position (as a hexadecimal value) of the text
information output from the COMPOSITE OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), SDSDI
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OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), HDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), or HDMI OUT connector
for superimposed display on the monitor. The hexadecimal value 00 is for the
top of the screen. Increasing the value lowers the position of the characters.
00 to 2A to 32 (When the number of system lines is 1080 and the system
frequency is 59.94i, 29.97P, 50i, 25P, or 23.98P)
00 to 29 to 32 (When the number of system lines is 720 and the system
frequency is 59.94P or 50P)
Set this item by adjusting to the required position while viewing the monitor.
005 DISPLAY INFORMATION Determine the kind of text information to be output from the COMPOSITE
SELECT OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), SDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), HDSDI OUTPUT 2
(SUPER), or HDMI OUT connector.
time data & status [T&sta]: Time data and the units status.
time data & UB [T&UB]: Time data and user bits data. (When “UB” (user bits
data) is selected with CNTR SEL on the HOME page of the function
menu, the “user bits data” and “time data” arranged in that order are
displayed.)
time data & CNT [T&CNT]: Time data and counter count. (When “COUNTER”
is selected with CNTR SEL on the HOME page of the function menu, the
counter count and time data arranged in that order are displayed.)
time data & time data [T&T]: Time data and timecode (TC or VITC)
time data only [time]: Time data only
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006 LOCAL FUNCTION ENABLE Determine which recording and playback control buttons on the front panel are
enabled when this unit is controlled from external equipment.
all disable [dis]: All buttons and switches are disabled.
stop & eject [st&ej]: Only the STOP button can operate.
all enable [ena]: All buttons and switches are enabled.
009 CHARACTER TYPE Determine the type of characters such as timecode output from the
COMPOSITE OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), SDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), HDSDI
OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), or HDMI OUT connector for superimposed display on
the monitor.
white: White letters on a black background
black: Black letters on a white background
white/outline [W/out]: White letters with black outline
black/outline [B/out]: Black letters with white outline
011 CHARACTER V-SIZE Determine the vertical size of characters such as timecode output from the
COMPOSITE OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), SDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), HDSDI
OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), or HDMI OUT connector for superimposed display on
the monitor.
×1: Standard size
×2: 2 times standard size
Set this item by selecting the required size while viewing the monitor.
012 CONDITION DISPLAY ON Specify whether to display playback condition marks on an external monitor
VIDEO MONITOR (output from COMPOSITE OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), SDSDI OUTPUT 2
(SUPER), HDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER), HDMI OUT connectors).
disable [dis]: Do not display.
enable [ena]: Display.
013 SYSTEM FREQUENCY Specify whether to enable switching the system frequencies.
SELECT MENU off: Do not enable switching the system frequencies.
on: Enable switching the system frequencies.
You can switch between the following frequencies.

1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P, 720/59.94P, 50P
For details about switching the system frequencies, see page 33.
Note
Settings for both basic and extended menu items are saved separately for
different system frequencies.
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• 1080 59.94i/29.97P
• 1080 50i/25P
• 1080 23.98P
• 720 59.94P
• 720 50P
Therefore, when you switch system frequencies, all menu items are reset to
the current settings for the new mode. (They are different from the setting for
the previous mode.)
027 SD CHARACTER Specify whether to superimpose text information on the SD video signal.
Sub-item
1 SD-SDI2 a) Specify whether to superimpose text information on the video signal output
from the SDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector.
off: Do not superimpose.
on: Superimpose.
2 COMPOSITE2 a) Specify whether to superimpose text information on the video signal output
from the COMPOSITE OUTPUT 2 (SUPER).
on: Superimpose.
3 LCD Specify whether to superimpose text information over the display on the front
panel.
on: Superimpose.
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028 HD CHARACTER Specify whether to superimpose text information on the HD video signal.
Sub-item
1 HD-SDI2 Specify whether to superimpose text information on the video signal output
from the HDSDI OUTPUT 2 (SUPER) connector.
on: Superimpose.
2 HDMI Specify whether to superimpose text information on the video signal output
from the HDMI OUT connector when the HDMI output is the same with the SDI
output.
on: Superimpose.
029 STORED OWNERSHIP Specify whether to enable changing UMID ownership information settings
(COUNTRY, ORGANIZATION and USER).
off: Do not enable.
on: Enable.
See “Using UMID Data” (page 114) for more information about UMID.
031 RECORDING FORMAT Set the recording format.
AI422: XAVC Intra
AL50M: XAVC Long 50Mbps b)
AL35M: XAVC Long 35Mbps b)
AL25M: XAVC Long 25Mbps c)
HD422: HD422
HD420 HQ [420HQ]: HD420 HQ
HD420 HQ1920 [HQ192]: HD420 HQ1920 b)
DVCAM: DVCAM a)
033 BATTERY END VOLTAGE Sets the voltage to shut down the unit in the battery operation. The battery
near end indicator flashes at +0.7 V of the set voltage.
10.5V to 13.5V: 10.5 V to 13.5 V in 0.5 V unit.
036 FILE NAMING Set the clip name to be assigned to a clip to record.
Sub-item
1 PREFIX Set the prefix of the clip name (up to 10 characters). The allowable characters
are alphanumeric characters, symbols (! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - . ; = @ [ ] ^ _ { } ˜),
and the space character.
CLIP
2 NUMERIC Set the initial value of the numeric part (00001 to 99999, five-digit serial
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number) of the clip name.
00001
3 AUTO NAMING Specify the clip naming format.
prefix: Generate clip names using PREFIX and NUMERIC.
C****: Generate names in PDW-series standard format. (****: numeric portion)
(File names become C****.MXF with numeric portion in ascending order.)
CamID: Generate clip names in “Camera ID + reel number + shot number +
date + random character string” format.
If a clip with a name in CamID format already exists on the media that is
recording, the format information is inherited. For example, if a clip with
the name “B002C003_XXXXXXXX” exists on the media, the next clip to
record will be named “B002C004_XXXXXXXX”. In this case, CAMERA ID
is updated to “B” and REEL NO is updated to “002” in the menu.
039 RELAY REC MODE Specify whether to enable relay recording.
off: Do not enable relay recording.
on: Enable relay recording.
B01 RECALL SETUP BANK-1 Set to “on” to recall menu bank 1 to replace the current menu settings.
B11 SAVE SETUP BANK-1 Set to “on” to save current menu settings to menu bank 1.
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B20 RESET SETUP MENU Set to “on” to return the settings of the current menu to the factory default
settings.
a) Not displayed when the unit is in 23.98P mode.

b) Not displayed when the unit is in 59.94P/50P mode.
c) Not displayed when the unit is in 29.97P/25P/23.98P/59.94P/50P mode.
Buttons used to change settings

Basic menu operations
Use the following buttons to change setup menu settings.
Setup menus are displayed on the display or on a monitor
Menu control Functions
connected to the HDMI OUT connector.
buttons
MENU button Displays and hides the setup and user
To display the setup menu interface menus.
PUSH SET knob • When turned clockwise or
counterclockwise, moves the reverse
video to select the item to change.
MENU button
• When turned clockwise or
Function buttons (F1 to F6) PUSH SET knob counterclockwise, changes a menu
item setting.
• When pressed, answers “Yes” to a
question.
Function buttons RETURN: Goes up one level.
F1 to F6 SELECT: Selects an item.
(The function to UP: Skips back 100 or 50 items in the
be displayed list of menu items.
varies depending DOWN: Skips forward 100 or 50 items in
on the situations.) the list of menu items.
SAVE: Saves a new setting to memory.
EXIT: Exits the current menu.
–: Changes a setting.
+: Changes a setting.
RESET button RESET button • Returns the current setting to the
factory default.
• Answers “No” to a question.
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To display a setup menu, press the MENU button.

The currently selected menu item is displayed in reverse To change the settings of menu items
video. Proceed as follows to change the settings of menu items.
Currently selected item 1 Use the PUSH SET knob to select the required item.
Example: Screen display when item 005 DISPLAY
Group name for the currently selected item
SEL is selected
Current setting
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2 Press the PUSH SET knob or the SELECT function To return a particular setting to its factory default
button (F2). setting
In the screen that selects the setting of that item, press the
This displays the setting screen for the menu item RESET button.
selected in step 1. For example, proceed as follows to return the 005
Example: Setting screen display when item 005 DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT item to its default
DISPLAY INFORMATION SELECT is selected setting. This assumes that the setting has been changed
from the factory default “time data & status” in step 3 of
the procedure in “To change the settings of menu items”
(page 80).
1 Press the RESET button.

“time data & status” (factory default setting) is
selected.
2 Press the SAVE function button (F5).

Current setting
The setting returned to its factory default is saved in
3 Use the PUSH SET knob or the +/– function button memory as the current setting.
(F3 or F4) to change the setting. To return all settings to their factory default
Turning the PUSH SET knob while holding down the settings
SHIFT button increases the increment of adjustment.
1 Press the MENU button to display the setup menu.
4 To change other settings, press the PUSH SET knob or
the RETURN function button (F1) to return to the 2 Press the RESET button.
previous screen, then repeat steps 1 to 3. The message “INITIALIZE ALL ITEMS TO
FACTORY PRESET VALUES?” appears, to confirm
5 When you have completed the settings, press the whether you wish to return all settings to their factory
SAVE function button (F5). default settings.
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the video
monitor screen, while the new settings are saved in 3 Press the SAVE function button (F5).
memory. When the saving operation is completed, the The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the video
video monitor screen returns to its normal indications. monitor screen, while the settings of all items are
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returned to their factory default settings. These factory
Notes default settings are saved in memory.
• If you power off the unit before a save operation is If you power off the unit while settings are being
completed, settings may be lost. Wait until the save is saved, settings may not be correctly returned to their
completed before powering off the unit. factory default settings. Wait until the saving is
• If, instead of pressing the SAVE function button (F5), completed before powering off the unit.
you press the MENU button, the new settings are not
saved. The message “ABORT !” appears on the video To abandon the resetting operation
monitor screen for about 0.5 seconds, and the system Instead of pressing the SAVE function button (F5),
exits the menus. To change more than one setting, be press the RESET button.
sure to press the SAVE function button (F5) after The display returns to the top level of the setup menu,
making the settings. leaving the settings unchanged.
To return menu settings to their factory

default settings
After changing menu settings, use the following procedure
to return the settings to their factory default settings
(setting initialization).
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Menu bank operations (menu items B01 to B13)
You can save menu settings in a menu bank. Menu settings
saved in a menu bank can be recalled and used when
needed.
At startup and after menu ABORT (MENU button)
Current settings Save menu and exit (F5 SAVE button) Current bank
Recall (B01)
Save (B11) Menu bank 1
Recall (B02)
Recall (B03)
To save the current settings in a menu bank 2 Press either the PUSH SET knob or the SELECT
function (F2) button.
1 Select a menu item from B11 “SAVE SETUP BANK-
1” to B13 “SAVE SETUP BANK-3” using the PUSH 3 Change the setting to “on” using either the PUSH SET
SET knob. knob or + function (F4) button.
2 Press either the PUSH SET knob or the SELECT 4 Press the LOAD function (F5) button.
function (F2) button.
“NOW LOADING...” is displayed, and the settings
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3 Change the setting to “on” using either the PUSH SET saved in the selected menu bank are loaded into the
knob or + function (F4) button. current settings.
4 Press the SAVE function (F5) button. 5 Press the SAVE function (F5) button.
“NOW SAVING…” is displayed, and the current “NOW SAVING...” is displayed, and the current
settings are saved in the selected menu bank. settings are saved in the current bank. When saving is
finished, the display returns to the operating screen.
Note
Settings are not saved in the current bank when saving to a
menu bank. To save changed settings in both a menu bank
and the current bank, press the SAVE function (F5) button
again after saving the settings in a menu bank to save the
settings in the current bank.
To recall settings saved in a menu bank
1 Select a menu item from B01 “RECALL SETUP

BANK-1” to B03 “RECALL SETUP BANK-3” using
the PUSH SET knob.
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Items in the extended menu
The following tables show the items in the extended menu. • The underlined values are the factory defaults.
• The values in the “Settings” column are the values that
appear in settings screens. The values in brackets [ ] are
the value shown in menu screens (when they differ from
Menu items in the 100s, relating to the control panels

101 SELECTION FOR SEARCH DIAL Select how the unit enters the shuttle, jog, or variable-speed mode.
ENABLE dial direct [dial]: Press the SHTL/JOG or VAR/JOG button or, except
during recording/editing, turn the jog dial or shuttle dial.
via search key [key]: Press the SHTL/JOG or VAR/JOG button.
105 REFERENCE SYSTEM ALARM Select whether to display a warning when the reference video signal is
not being supplied, or when it differs from this unit’s system frequency.
off: No warning.
on: Flash the STOP button as a warning.
108 AUTO EE SELECT If PB/EE is set to “EE” on the P5 OTHER page in the function menu, this
selects the operation modes in which video/audio signal are handled as
EE signals.
stop/f.fwd/f.rev [S/F/R]: In stop, forward direction high-speed search,
and reverse direction high-speed search modes.
stop: In stop mode.
114 AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT LEVEL Select whether to control the level of the audio signal output from the
AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT R, L connectors with the LEVEL adjustment
knob for the PHONES jack.
variable [var]: Control.
fixed: Do not control.
121 FRAME PB MODE Select the variable-speed playback field/frame mode.
auto: Field playback
frame: Frame playback.
Compared to field playback, frame playback gives more detail during
playback of still pictures.
130 DISPLAY DIMMER CONTROL Set the brightness of the indication on the LCD.
10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%
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131 AUDIO VOLUME Select whether each of the CH-1/ALL CH, CH-2 to CH-4 adjustment
knobs on the control panel is effective to control the audio recording level
and playback level on each channel or the CH-1/ALL CH adjustment
knob alone functions as a master control to control the audio level on all
channels together.
each: Each of the CH-1/ALL CH, CH-2 to CH-4 adjustment knobs is
effective to control each channel.
all: The CH-1/ALL CH adjustment knob alone functions as a master
control.
When “all” is selected, the ALL CH indicator under the CH-1/ALL CH
adjustment knob lights up.
142 REPEAT MODE Set whether to set repeat playback mode.
off: Do not set repeat playback mode.
play: Set repeat playback mode.
When “play” is selected, the icon indicating repeat playback mode
appears in the basic operation screen. When “on” is selected also in
setup menu item 154, the icon indicating both single clip playback mode
and repeat playback mode appears in the basic operation screen.
Note
Operate repeat playback from the front panel. Repeat playback is not
available via the 9-pin VTR protocol or VDCP protocol.
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Menu items in the 100s, relating to the control panels

143 INDEX PICTURE POSITION Select the frame of the clip to use as the thumbnail image (index picture)
when recording.
0sec to 10sec: Can be set in the range from 0 seconds (first frame of the
clip) to10 seconds, in units of 1 second.
145 MODE KEY ENABLE DURING Set the mode buttons enabled during recording.
RECORDING all enable [ena]: All buttons are enabled.
stop: Only the STOP button is enabled.
151 GUI OPERATION Sets whether to disable switching to the clip list screens.
enable [ena]: Enabled
via stop [stop]: Disabled (executable from stop mode only)
154 SINGLE CLIP PLAY MODE Put the unit into single clip playback mode, or exit from single clip
playback mode.
off: Exits from single clip playback mode. (Puts the unit into continuous
playback mode.)
on: Puts the unit into single clip playback mode.
When “on” is selected, the icon indicating single clip playback mode
appears in the basic operation screen. When “play” is selected also in
setup menu item 142, the icon indicating both single clip playback mode
and repeat playback mode appears in the basic operation screen.
Note
Select the clip again to apply the setting.
161 HDMI OUT SELECT Specify which signal to output from the HDMI OUT connector: the same
signal as the SDI connector output, or the same signal as the SDI
connector output and thumbnails view signal by automatically switching
between them.
auto: Output the same signal as the SDI connector output and
thumbnails view signal by automatically switching between them.
SDI [sdi]: Output the same signal as the SDI connector output.
162 MXF PUT MODE Set whether to generate a metadata file when files are received via FTP/
CIFS connection.
normal: Do not generate metadata file when receiving files.
PDW-like: Automatically generate metadata files (XML) when receiving
clips (MXF) using “PUT”. Do not generate metadata files (XML)
when receiving EDL (SMI) using “PUT”.
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Menu items in the 200s, relating to the remote control interface

208 PROTOCOL FOR REMOTE(9P) Select the protocol used with a REMOTE (9P) connector.
VTR: Sony 9-pin VTR protocol
VDCP: VDCP protocol
214 REMOTE INTERFACE When the remote control switch is set to REMOTE, select the device
from which to remote-control this unit.
9PIN: Device connected to the REMOTE(9P) connector.
SDI: Device connected to the SD/HDSDI INPUT connector.
257 NETWORK ENABLE Select the remote control switch positions which enable network
connections.
network [net]: Only when the switch is set to “NET”.
network & remote(9PIN) [n&9P]: When the switch is set to “NET”, and
when the switch is set to “REMOTE” and setup menu item 214 is set
to “9PIN”.
259 NETWORK INTERFACE Select network protocols to be enabled.
FTP/CIFS [ftp]: Enable FTP and CIFS.
NET-RMT [nrmt]: Enable NetAPI and WebAPI.
ALL [all]: Enable all protocols.
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Menu items in the 300s, relating to editing operations

320 DIGITAL AUDIO PB PROCESS ON Specify the handling of audio at edit points.
EDIT POINT cut: Carry out a cut (possibly resulting in audio discontinuities at the edit
point).
fade: Fade out and fade in.
Menu items in the 600s, relating to the timecode and metadata

601 VITC POSITION In 59.94i/59.94P/ Select the line into which to insert VITC signals (SD output)
SEL-1 a) 29.97P mode 12H to 16H to 20H: Any line from line 12 through line 20.
Notes
• You can insert VITC signals in two places. To insert in two places, set
both item 601 and item 602.
• In 59.94i/59.94P/29.97P mode (J), output of wide picture information is
given priority if OUTPUT in setup menu item 731 is set to “auto” and the
VITC insertion line is set to line 16.
• In 59.94i/59.94P/29.97P mode (UC), output of wide picture information
is given priority if OUTPUT in setup menu item 731 is set to “auto” and
the VITC insertion line is set to line 20.
In 50i/50P/25P Select the line into which to insert VITC signals (SD output)
mode 9H to 19H to 22H: Any line from line 9 through line 22.
Note
You can insert VITC signals in two places. To insert in two places, set
602 VITC POSITION In 59.94i/59.94P/ Select the line into which to insert VITC signals (SD output)
SEL-2 a) 29.97P mode 12H to 18H to 20H: Any line from line 12 through line 20.
Notes
• You can insert VITC signals in two places. To insert in two places, set
given priority if OUTPUT in setup menu item 731 is set to “auto” and the
VITC insertion line is set to line 16.
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is given priority if OUTPUT in setup menu item 731 is set to “auto” and
the VITC insertion line is set to line 20.
In 50i/50P/25P Select the line into which to insert VITC signals (SD output)
mode 9H to 21H to 22H: Any line from line 9 through line 22.
Note
You can insert VITC signals in two places. To insert in two places, set
605 TCG REGEN MODE Select the signal to be regenerated when the timecode generator is in the
regeneration mode.
TC&UB: Both the timecode and user bits are regenerated.
TC: Only the timecode is regenerated.
UB: Only the user bits are regenerated.
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Menu items in the 600s, relating to the timecode and metadata

607 U-BIT BINARY GROUP FLAG Select the user bits to be used in the timecode generated by the
timecode generator.
000:not specified [000]: Character set not specified.
001:iso character [001]: 8-bit characters compliant with ISO 646 and
ISO 2022.
010:unassigned-1 [010]: Undefined.
101:page / line [101]: SMPTE ST 262 page/line multiplex system.
611 TC OUTPUT PHASE IN EE MODE Select the timecode output mode for output from the TIME CODE OUT
connector in EE mode.
through [thru]: Output the timecode input to the TIME CODE IN
connector as it is.
video input phase [v-in]: Output the timecode with the same phase as
the input video signal phase.
video output phase [v-out]: Output the timecode with the same phase
as the output video signal phase.
618 UPCONV EMBEDDED VITC a) Select the source of the VITC embedded into output HDSDI signal when
up-converting during playback of an SD clip.
VITC: Select the VITC of the SD clip.
LTC: Select the LTC of the SD clip.
619 VITC a) Select whether to record the VITC generated by the internal timecode
generator during DVCAM recording.
off: Do not record the internally generated VITC.
on: Record the internally generated VITC.
Note
Even if this item is set to “off”, VITC is recorded if the input video signal
contains VITC and the VITC line is set to “thru” in menu item 723.
638 TIME CODE FOR VDCP CONTROL Make a setting for timecode generated when the REC INIT command or
CUE WITH DATA command is executed from a VDCP-compliant
controller.
REC:VDCP PB:TC [VDCP]: Recording timecode is continuous timecode
starting from 00:00:00:00 generated in accordance with the VDCP
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controller. Timecode for cueing is the same as clip timecode.

REC:TCG PB:TC [menu]: Timecode for recording depends on the
settings of the menu items related to the timecode generator.
Timecode for cueing is the same as clip timecode.
REC:VDCP PB:Zero Base [VDCP/0]: Recording timecode is continuous
timecode starting from 00:00:00:00 generated in accordance with the
VDCP controller. Timecode for cueing is generated taking
00:00:00:00 as the timecode value of the clip’s first frame.
REC:TCG PB:Zero Base [menu/0]: Timecode for recording depends on
the settings of the menu items related to the timecode generator.
Timecode for cueing is generated taking 00:00:00:00 as the
timecode value of the clip’s first frame.
657 ESSENCE MARK SDI OUTPUT Select whether to output essence marks in the SDI output VANC.
off: Do not output.
on: Output.
660 ESSENCE MARK SD VANC LINE a) Select the line to which to output essence marks when menu item 657 is
set to “on”.
12H, 13H, 15H, 16H, 17H, 18H, 19H (59.94i/59.94P/29.97P mode)
9H, 10H, 12H, 13H, 14H, 15H, 16H, 17H, 18H (50i/50P/25P mode)
665 ESSENCE MARK HD VANC LINE Select the line to which to output essence marks when item 657 is set to
“on”.
9H to 17H to 20H (59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P mode)
9H to 17H to 25H (59.94P, 50P mode)
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Menu items in the 700s, relating to video control

a)
703 BLANK LINE SELECT Switch blanking of the video output signal on or off for individual lines in
the vertical blanking interval.
Sub-item The Y/C signal and odd/even fields are blanked simultaneously.
ALL LINE - - -: Specify the blanking for each line separately.
blank [blnk]: Regardless of the setting of other sub-items, blank all lines
which can be specified in this menu item.
throu [thru]: Regardless of the setting of other sub-items, switch off
blanking for all lines which can be specified in this menu item.
In 59.94i/59.94P/ LINE 12 ... Specify blanking for lines 12 to 19.
29.97P mode LINE 19 blank [blnk]: Carry out blanking.
(UC) throu [thru]: Switch off blanking.
LINE 20 Specify blanking for line 20.
blank [blnk]: Carry out blanking.
half: Carry out half-blanking.
throu [thru]: Switch off blanking.
In 59.94i/59.94P/ LINE 12 … Specify blanking for lines 12 to 20.
29.97P mode (J) LINE 20 blank [blnk]: Carry out blanking.
blank [blnk]: Carry out blanking.
In 50i/50P/25P LINE 9, 322 ... Specify blanking for lines 9, 322 to 22, 335.
mode LINE 22, 335 blank [blnk]: Carry out blanking.
705 EDGE SUBCARRIER REDUCER Select whether to enable the edge subcarrier reducer (ESR).
MODE a) on: Enable ESR.
off: Do not enable ESR.
707 FORCED VERTICAL The “Y-add” function is normally switched on automatically during jog or
INTERPOLATION OFF variable-speed playback. This item selects whether to force the “Y-add”
function off.
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auto: Automatically switch the “Y-add” function on.
forced YADD off [off]: Force the “Y-add” function off.
The “Y-add” function is a circuit operation to interpolate the video signal

vertically during jog or variable speed playback for the purpose of
reducing the vertical movement of the playback picture.
710 INTERNAL VIDEO SIGNAL Select the test signal to be output from the internal test signal generator.
GENERATOR When INT SG on page P1 INPUT of the function menu is set to “ON”,
the internal test signal generator operates to output the selected test
signal. This signal can also be recorded.
Off [OFF]: Do not output test signal.
75% Color Bars [CB75]: 75% color bar signal
100% Color Bars [CB100]: 100% color bar signal
Multi Burst [MLTBS]: Multi-burst signal
10 steps [10STP]: 10-step signal
Pulse and Bar [PLSBR]: Pulse and bar signal
Ramp [RAMP]: Ramp signal
Black [BLACK]: Black signal
ARIB Color Bars [ARBCB]: ARIB color bar signal (modify width: 100%)
Note
“ARIB Color Bar” cannot be specified when SD recording is selected. If
“ARIB Color Bar” is selected, the selection is changed to “75% Color
Bars” ([CB75]).
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713 VIDEO SETUP REFERENCE b) Set the video setup amount to be added to the composite output signal.
Sub-item
OUTPUT LEVEL In 59.94i/59.94P/ Add the setup level selected by this item to the output signal.
29.97P mode 0.0%, 7.5%
(UC)
In 59.94i/59.94P/ Add the setup level selected by this item to the output signal.
29.97P mode (J) 0.0%, 7.5%
715 VIDEO GAIN CONTROL a) Adjust the video output level of SD video signals output from the SDSDI
OUTPUT, COMPOSITE OUTPUT, or HDMI OUT connectors.
–2048 to 0 to 848
716 CHROMA GAIN CONTROL a) Adjust the chroma output level of SD video signals output from the
SDSDI OUTPUT, COMPOSITE OUTPUT, or HDMI OUT connectors.
–2048 to 0 to 848
717 CHROMA PHASE CONTROL a) Adjust the chroma phase of SD video signals output from the SDSDI
–128 to 0 to 127
718 SETUP LEVEL (59.94i/59.94P/ Adjust the setup level (black level) of SD video signals output from the
29.97P mode)/BLACK LEVEL (50i/ SDSDI OUTPUT, COMPOSITE OUTPUT, or HDMI OUT connectors.
50P/25P mode) a) b) –272 to 0 to 272
719 SYSTEM PHASE SYNC a) Adjust the sync phase of SD video signals output from the SDSDI
–128 to 0 to 127
720 SYSTEM PHASE SC a) Adjust the subcarrier phase of SD video signals output from the SDSDI
0 to 511
723 INPUT VIDEO BLANK a) Switch blanking on or off for lines in the vertical blanking interval of input
video signals. Lines can be specified individually. Y/C signals and odd/
even fields are blanked simultaneously.
Sub-item Blanking in recorded signals is carried out according to these settings.
1 ALL LINE ---: Specify the blanking for each line separately
blank [blnk]: Regardless of the settings of other sub-items, blank all
lines which can be specified in this menu item.
throu [thru]: Regardless of the settings of other sub-items, switch
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blanking off for all lines which can be specified in this menu item.
2 LINE12- In 59.94i/59.94P/ Specify blanking for lines 12 to 20.
| LINE20 29.97P mode blank [blnk]: Switch blanking on.
10 throu [thru]: Switch blanking off.
2 LINE9, 322- In 50i/50P/25P Specify blanking for lines 9, 322 to 22, 335.
| LINE22, 335 mode blank [blnk]: Switch blanking on.
15 throu [thru]: Switch blanking off.
726 H BLANKING WIDTH a) Select the horizontal blanking width of the output analog video signal.
narrow [narow]: Digital blanking (narrow)
wide: Analog blanking (wide)
When “wide” is selected, the horizontal blanking width complies with
SMPTE ST 170, and normally the blanking is widened and the image
becomes narrower. It is recommended to select “narrow” at the editing
stage, then later, for broadcast transmission to select “wide”, to output a
signal conforming to the standard. Note, however, that “narrow” has to
be always selected for SDI signals.
728 OUTPUT SCH PHASE a) Set the subcarrier H phase.
–512 to 0 to 511
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731 WIDE MODE a) Specify whether to record and play back with the addition of wide picture
information.
Sub-item
1 INPUT Select whether to save wide picture information when recording.
auto: Automatically save wide picture information when it is detected in
the selected input video signal.
on: Always save wide picture information.
off: Never save wide picture information
2 OUTPUT Select whether to add wide picture information to the signal output when
down-converter output is set to squeeze mode.
through [thru]: Do not add.
auto: Add.
Notes
• To add wide picture information to the output signal, another setting is
required in addition to this item. In setup menu item 703, set line 16
(59.94i/59.94P/29.97P mode (J)), line 20 (59.94i/59.94P/29.97P mode
(UC)), or line 23 (50i/25P mode) to “throu”.
given priority if the VITC insertion line is set to line 16 in setup menu
item 601 or 602.
is given priority if the VITC insertion line is set to line 20 in setup menu
item 601 or 602.
740 MASTER LEVEL (HD) Adjust the high-definition video signal output from the HDSDI OUTPUT
or HDMI OUT connectors. This adjusts the Y, PB, and PR levels
simultaneously.
–2048 to 0 to 846
741 Y LEVEL (HD) Adjust the Y level of the high-definition video signal output from the
HDSDI OUTPUT or HDMI OUT connectors.
–2048 to 0 to 846
742 PB LEVEL (HD) Adjust the PB level of the high-definition video signal output from the
–2048 to 0 to 846
743 PR LEVEL (HD) Adjust the PR level of the high-definition video signal output from the
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–2048 to 0 to 846
745 SETUP LEVEL (HD) Adjust the setup level of the high-definition video signal output from the
–272 to 0 to 272
746 SYNC PHASE (HD) Control the H sync phase of the high-definition video signal output from
the HDSDI OUTPUT or HDMI OUT connectors.
–128 to 0 to 127
747 FINE (HD) Fine control the H sync phase of the high-definition video signal output
from the HDSDI OUTPUT or HDMI OUT connectors.
0 to 1023
b) Not displayed when the unit is in 50i/50P/25P/23.98P mode.
Menu items in the 800s, relating to audio control

802 DIGITAL AUDIO MUTING IN Set the audio muting conditions during shuttle playback.
SHUTTLE MODE off: Not muted.
on: Muted.
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Menu items in the 800s, relating to audio control

807 AUDIO OUTPUT PHASE Set the output timing of digital audio playback signals (HDSDI, SDI, AES/
EBU only) as a hexadecimal value, with 80 as a reference position.
Output timing is earlier for values smaller than 80 and later for values
greater than 80. (80, 128 samples = approx. 2.7 ms, 80, 1 sample =
approx. 20 μs)
0 to 80 to FF: Values can be set in this range.
808 INTERNAL AUDIO SIGNAL Select the operation of the internal audio test signal generator.
GENERATOR off: Do not output test signal.
silence [silnc]: Silent signal
1kHz sine [1kHz]: 1 kHz, –20 dB FS sine wave signal
When you set the INT SG item on page P1 INPUT of the function menu
to “ON”, the internal signal generator operates and outputs simultaneous
test signals to channels 1 to 8 (see page 38).
823 NON-AUDIO FLAG PB Control non-audio flags in digital audio output.
Sub-item
1 CH1/CH2 During playback (except in EE mode), set non-audio flags in digital audio
output to the following states.
2 CH3/CH4
on: Set to on (data is non-audio.)
3 CH5/CH6 auto: Set as follows.
• When data is read from media and confirmed: Follow the media.
4 CH7/CH8
• When data from media is not confirmed: Maintain current state.
824 ANALOG LINE OUTPUT SELECT Select the analog audio signals (tracks 1 to 8) to be assigned to audio
output channels 1 and 2.
tr1/2: Tracks 1 and 2 assigned to audio output channels 1 and 2.
828 SDI AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT Select the audio signals to assign to SDI audio output channels.
Sub-item
1 CH1/CH2 tr1/2: Tracks 1 and 2 assigned to audio output channels 1 and 2.
2 CH3/CH4 tr1/2: Tracks 1 and 2 assigned to audio output channels 3 and 4.
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Menu items in the 900s, relating to digital process

a)
920 SD-SDI H-ANC CONTROL Select whether to add information to the SDI output.
Sub-item
1 AUDIO 5CH-8CH off: Do not add digital audio data channels 5 to 8.
on: Add digital audio data channels 5 to 8.
2 RP188 ATC off: Do not add RP188 timecode data.
on: Add RP188 timecode data.
925 HDMI OUTPUT SELECT a) Select the resolution of the video output from the HDMI OUT connector.
1080i, 480i, 480P (59.94i, 29.97P mode)
1080i, 576i, 576P (50i, 25P mode)
720P, 480i, 480P (59.94P mode)
720P, 576i, 576P (50P mode)
930 DOWN CONVERTER MODE a) Select the down-converter mode.
EDGE CROP [CROP]: Select the edge crop mode.
LETTER BOX [L-BOX]: Select the letter box mode.
SQUEEZE [SQUEZ]: Select the squeeze mode.
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931 DOWN CONVERTER LETTER BOX Select the aspect ratio of the down-converter output when menu item
MODE a) 930 is set to “LETTER BOX”.
16:9: Set the aspect ratio of the HD-SD converter output to 16:9.
932 H CROP POSITION (DC) a) Adjust the H-crop (the horizontal position when cropping in the edge crop
mode) of the down-converter output when menu item 930 is set to
“EDGE CROP”.
–120 to 0 to 120
934 CROSS COLOR (DC) a) Adjust the down-converter cross color.
0 to 8 to 15
935 DETAIL GAIN (DC) a) Adjust the down-converter image enhancer. Adjust the sharpness of
edge enhancement.
00 (HEX) to 7F (HEX)
936 LIMITER (DC) a) Adjust the down-converter image enhancer. Set the maximum detail level
added to emphasize the original signal.
00 (HEX) to 20 (HEX) to 3F (HEX)
937 CRISP (DC) a) Adjust the down-converter image enhancer. Set the threshold amplitude
for emphasis (signals of amplitude lower than the threshold are not
emphasized).
00 (HEX) to 0F (HEX)
938 LEVEL DEPEND THRESHOLD Adjust the down-converter image enhancer. Set the luminance range for
(DC) a) edge enhancement.
939 H DETAIL FREQUENCY (DC) a) Adjust the down-converter image enhancer. Set the central frequency for
edge enhancement.
2.6MHz, 3.4MHz, 3.9MHz, 4.6MHz
940 H/V RATIO (DC) a) Adjust the down-converter image enhancer. Set the horizontal/vertical
ratio for edge enhancement.
00 (HEX) to 03 (HEX) to 07 (HEX)
942 V FILTER SELECT (DC) a) Set the vertical interpolation filter coefficient for down-converter output (in
1080 mode only).
If the setting value is large, the vertical resolution is high.
01 (HEX) to 03 (HEX)
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943 CROSS COLOR CRISP (DC) a) Set the cross color crisp level for down-converter output.
944 D/C LEGALIZE (DC) a) For down-converter output, selects whether to suppress signals with
levels that are lower than the pedestal level.
off: Do not suppress signals lower than the pedestal level.
on: Suppress signals lower than the pedestal level.
950 UP CONVERTER MODE a) Select the up-converter mode.
EDGE CROP [CROP]: Select the edge crop mode.
951 H CROP POSITION (UC) a) Adjust the H-crop (the horizontal position when cropping in the edge crop
mode) of the up-converter output when menu item 950 is set to “EDGE
CROP”.
–120 to 0 to 120
952 LETTER BOX POSITION (UC) a) When menu item 950 is set to “LETTER BOX”, adjust the vertical position
where the picture is cut out for up-converter output in letter box mode.
–120 to 0 to 120
953 UP CONVERTER PROCESS a) Select the source picture to use in converting SD to HD.
FIELD: Use field pictures.
ADAPTIVE [ADAPT]: Frame or field is selected automatically.
954 DETAIL GAIN (UC) a) Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Adjust the sharpness of edge
enhancement.
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955 LIMITER (UC) a) Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the maximum detail level
956 CRISP THRESHOLD (UC) a) Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the threshold amplitude for
emphasis (signals of amplitude lower than the threshold are not
emphasized).
957 LEVEL DEPEND THRESHOLD Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the luminance range for
(UC) a) edge enhancement.
958 H DETAIL FREQUENCY (UC) a) Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the center frequency and
frequency properties for edge enhancement.
3.2MHz: 3.2 MHz ±1.1 MHz
4.5MHz: 4.5 MHz ±1.4 MHz
5.0MHz: 5.0 MHz ±0.7 MHz
4.0MHz: 4.0 MHz ±2.0 MHz
959 H/V RATIO (UC) a) Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the horizontal/vertical ratio
for edge enhancement.
00 (HEX) to 03 (HEX) to 07 (HEX)
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965 IMAGE ENHANCER (INPUT UP Set up the operation of the up-converter image enhancer for SD input,
CONVERTER) a) separately from the settings for playback (menu items 950 to 959).
Sub-item pb: While SD signals are input, make the behavior of the image
enhancer of the up-converter follow the settings for playback (menu
1 ENH SETTING
items 950 to 959). (Settings for sub-items 2 to 11 under menu item
965 become invalid.)
input: While SD signals are input, make the behavior of the image
enhancer of the up-converter follow the settings for sub-items 2 to 11
under menu item 965 (separate settings during input of SD signals
from those during playback).
2 CONVERT Select the up-converter mode.
EDGE CROP [CROP]: Select the edge-crop mode.
3 H CROP P When sub-item CONVERT is set to “CROP”, adjust the H-crop
(horizontal crop) position for up-converter output in edge crop mode.
–120 to 0 to 120
4 L BOX P When sub-item CONVERT is set to “L-BOX”, adjust the vertical location
of the position where the picture is cut out for up-converter output in letter
box mode.
–120 to 0 to 120
5 CNV PROC Select the source picture to use in converting SD to HD.
FIELD: Use field pictures.
ADAPTIVE [ADAPT]: Frame or field is selected automatically.
6 DETAIL Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the sharpness of edge
enhancement.
00 to 40 to 7F (hexadecimal value)
7 LIMITER Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the maximum detail level
8 CRISP Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the threshold amplitude at
which low amplitude signals are not emphasized.
9 DEPEND Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the luminance range for
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edge enhancement.
10 H DETL F Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the center frequency and
frequency properties for edge enhancement.
3.2MHz: 3.2 MHz ±1.1 MHz
4.5MHz: 4.5 MHz ±1.4 MHz
5.0MHz: 5.0 MHz ±0.7 MHz
4.0MHz: 4.0 MHz ±2.0 MHz
11 HV RATIO Adjust the up-converter image enhancer. Set the horizontal/vertical ratio
for edge enhancement.
00 to 03 to 07 (hexadecimal value)
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4 Turn the PUSH SET knob to select “ENABLE”, and
Extended menu operations press the SAVE function button (F5).
The extended menu can be used with the same procedures The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the video
as in the basic menu. monitor screen, while the new settings are saved in
However, since with the factory default settings the memory. When the saving operation is completed, the
extended menu is not displayed, it is first necessary to video monitor screen returns to its normal indications.
enable display of the extended menu.
When you next display the menu and change the item
To enable display of the extended menu display, the extended menu will appear after the basic
menu.
Proceed as follows to use the maintenance menu.
1 Holding down the PAGE/HOME button and the

SHIFT button, press the MENU button.
The maintenance menu appears on the video monitor
screen.
2 Turn the PUSH SET knob to select “M4 SETUP

MAINTENANCE”, then press the PUSH SET knob or
the SELECT function button (F2).
The sub-items of M4: SETUP MAINTENANCE
appears.
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3 Turn the PUSH SET knob to select “M40

EXTENDED MENU”, then press the PUSH SET
knob or the SELECT function button (F2).
The setting screen for M40: EXTENDED MENU
appears.
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Maintenance Menu
Items in the maintenance menu

The following tables show the items in the maintenance • The underlined values are the factory defaults.
menu.
• The values in the “Setting” column are the values that Refer to the Maintenance Manual for information about
appear in settings screens. The values in brackets [ ] are menu item M1: ADJUST and about M2: SERVICE
the value shown in menu screens (when they differ from SUPPORT settings not covered here.
M3: OTHERS: Other setting items
Item Setting
M30: SOFTWARE VERSION Display of the software version of this unit.
M31: SERIAL NUMBER Display of the serial number and Media Access Control (MAC) address of this
unit.
M36: HOURS METER RESET Reset the display of resettable items of the operating hours meter.
H11: OPE HOURS
M37: AUDIO M370: HEAD ROOM Select the audio reference level (headroom).
CONFIG –20dB, –18dB, –16dB, –12dB, EBUL
Note
EBUL can be selected only when the system frequency is 50i/25P.
M372: NON-AUDIO Select whether to handle digital audio signals as non-audio signals during
INPUT recording.
audio: Handle as linear PCM audio signals.
Sub-item
data: Handle as non-audio signals.
1 tr1/tr2
2 tr3/tr4
3 tr5/tr6
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4 tr7/tr8
M373: IN LEVEL Set the upper limit for the signal level input to audio channels 1/3/5/7 or 2/4/6/8.
+4dB, 0dB, –3dB, –6dB, EBUL
Sub-item
1 CH1/3/5/7
Note
2 CH2/4/6/8 EBUL can be selected only when the system frequency is 50i/25P.
M377: OUT LEVEL Set the reference level for audio output signals.
+4dB, 0dB, –3dB, –6dB, EBUL
Note
EBUL can be selected only when the system frequency is 50i/25P.
M38: F-KEY For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual.
CONFIG
M380: HOME2 Assign a function menu item to page HOME2 of the function menu as a user
setting.
M381: PAGE6 ASSIGN Assign a setup menu item to page P6 of the function menu as a user setting.
M382: PAGE6 NAME Specify the name of a setup menu item assigned with M381: PAGE6 ASSIGN.
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M3: OTHERS: Other setting items
Item Setting
M39: OTHER M391: VITC REC Select whether to record the VITC in the input HDSDI signals in the LTC user bits
CONFIG area.
disable [dis]: Do not record.
enable [ena]: Record.
Notes
• Recording of VITC is enabled only when this is set to “enable,” and F1:TCG is
set to “EXT” and F2:PRST/RGN is set to “TC” on the P4 TC page in the function
menu.
• When set to “enable,” the value in the user bits area is output for VITC during
playback. Note that the value of the user bits area is output for VITC even when
playing back clips recorded without using this function.
• This setting has no affect during SD format recording/playback.
M395: FRMT MEDIA Specify whether to disable the Format Media command of the Clip Menu.
disable [dis]: Disable the Format Media command.
enable [ena]: Enable the Format Media command.
M398: VDCP STATUS Set the operations to reflect in the VDCP status.
MODE VDCP [vdc]: Only operations via VDCP are reflected in the VDCP status.
VDCP/FP/NetRMT [all]: Operations from VDCP, remote connection, and the
front panel are reflected in the VDCP status.
M399: VERIFY USB Specify whether to perform verification when copying data to the USB drive.
off: Verification is not performed.
on: Verification is performed.
M3B: VANC RX M3B0: VANC RX For setting HD-SDI VANC data input parameters
PARAMETER PACKET
Notes
• In 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P or 25P mode, selecting the line also selects the
corresponding line in the second field (for example, if line 9 is selected, line 572
is also selected for VANC packet reception).
• Menu item M3B0 enables recording of one VANC packet when the selected line
contains any packets whose DID/SDID matches the value set with this menu
item.
• Up to four packets are recorded per each line regardless of the DID and SDID
for the VANC set with menu item M3B1 or M3B2.
• It is not possible to set the same line with menu items M3B0, M3B1, and M3B2.
If the same line is specified, priority is given in the order of M3B0, M3B1, and
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M3B2 (for example, if the same line is specified with M3B0 and M3B1, the
setting with M3B1 is ignored).
• When VANC data is output to HD-SDI playback signals, the number of the
output VANC line is the same as that of the input VANC line.
• When a UMID or essence mark line is selected with M3B1 or M3B2, UMID or
essence mark output takes priority. To disable UMID or essence mark output,
Sub-item set setup menu item 651 or 657 to “off”.
1 LINE Selects the LINE for the VANC to be received.
OFF, 9LINE to 20LINE (59.94i/50i/29.97P/25P/23.98P mode)
OFF, 9LINE to 25LINE (59.94P/50P mode)
2 DID Specification of the DID of the VANC to receive
00h-FFh
3 SDID Specification of the SDID of the VANC to receive
00h-FFh
M3B1: LINE1 SEL Selects the LINE to be received for the HD-SDI VANC data.
M3B2: LINE2 SEL Selects the LINE to be received for the HD-SDI VANC data.
M3D: DATE/TIME PRESET Specifies the year, month, day, time, and time zone.
M3E: USB MEMORY UTIL For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual.
M3F: FACTORY SETUP For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual.
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M4: SETUP MAINTENANCE: Items relating to the setup menu
Item Setting
M40: EXTENDED MENU Select whether to display the extended menu.
DISABLE [dis]: Do not display.
ENABLE [ena]: Display.
M48: AUTO RECALL Select whether to recall settings automatically from a menu bank when the
system is powered on, and if so which menu bank to recall from.
off: Do not recall settings from a menu bank.
from BANK1 [Bank1]: Recall settings from menu bank 1.
M49: RESET ALL SETUP Reset all the menu settings to the factory settings.
Push the SAVE function button (F5): Reset.
Push the MENU button: Return to the next highest menu level without resetting.
Notes
• The password, area of use, and system frequency settings are also cleared. If
you execute this item, reset the password, area of use, and system frequency
(see page 24).
• Date and time settings are not cleared, but the time zone setting is cleared.
After executing this item, reset the time zone (see page 24).
M5: NETWORK: Items relating to network settings
Item Setting
M50: DHCP Set whether to assign an IP address automatically with the DHCP server.
DISABLE [dis]: Do not assign automatically.
ENABLE [ena]: Assign automatically.
M51: IP ADDRESS Set the IP address of this unit.
192.168.001.010
Notes
• IP address cannot be set when DHCP is set to “ENABLE”.
• To check the automatically acquired IP address of this unit, close the maintenance
menu and then open it again.
M52: SUBNET MASK Set the subnet mask.
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255.255.255.000
Notes
• Subnet mask cannot be set when DHCP is set to “ENABLE”.
• To check the automatically acquired subnet mask, close the maintenance menu
and then open it again.
M53: DEFAULT GATEWAY Set the address of the default gateway.
000.000.000.000
Notes
• The address of the default gateway cannot be set when DHCP is set to “ENABLE”.
• To check the automatically acquired address of the default gateway, close the
maintenance menu and then open it again.
M54: LINK SPEED Set the communications speed and protocol.
AUTO [auto]: Sets automatically.
1Gbps FullDuplex [1G F]: 1 Gbps, full duplex
100Mbps FullDuplex [100 F]: 100 Mbps, full duplex
100Mbps HalfDuplex [100 H]: 100 Mbps, half duplex
10Mbps FullDuplex [10 F]: 10 Mbps, full duplex
10Mbps HalfDuplex [10 H]: 10 Mbps, half duplex
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M5: NETWORK: Items relating to network settings
Item Setting
M56: JUMBO FRAME a) Set the size of jumbo frames.
9014, 4088, OFF(1514)
Note
This value does not include the 4 bytes of the FCS (Frame Check Sequence).
M5B: SMB SUPPORT Set the version of the SMB protocol to support.
CIFS [cifs]: Supports CIFS/SMB 1.0.
SMB3 [smb3]: Supports up to SMB 3.1.1 used in Windows 10.
M5F: RESET NET CONFIG Reset network settings to the factory defaults.
Push the SAVE function button (F5): Reset.
Push the MENU button: Return to the next highest menu level without executing the
reset.
Note
Executing RESET NET CONFIG clears the password setting, hence password setup
will be required.
After restarting, the PASSWORD SETUP screen appears. For details, see “Initial
Setup” (page 24).
a) A “jumbo” frame is a frame larger than the maximum 1514 bytes (not
including FCS) of the standard Ethernet frame. Jumbo frames make it
possible to deliver larger payloads per packet. Since fewer packets need to
be routed, packet processing overhead is lower and network throughput is
potentially improved. (Note that this item is enabled only when LINK
SPEED is set to “1Gbps FullDuplex”. For it to work, all other devices that
handle packets on the network must also support jumbo frames.)
On-screen indication Meaning

Maintenance menu operations
Character string at the Current setting of the menu item
This section describes the indications in the maintenance right of a menu item When shown with a colon (:): the
current setting is the same as
menu and how to change the settings.
the factory default setting.
When shown with a raised dot
(.): the current setting is
To display the maintenance menu different from the factory
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Holding down the PAGE/HOME button and the SHIFT default setting.
button, press the MENU button. An * (asterisk) in a Factory default setting
The maintenance menu appears on the video monitor complete list of settings
screen and the currently-set menu item is displayed in
reverse video.
To change a menu item setting
Carry out the following operations to change the setting.
Meanings of indications on the menu
screen For information about how to change network settings see
next section “To change network settings”.
On-screen indication Meaning
Right-pointing arrow Pressing the PUSH SET knob or
(c) at the right of a the b button switches to the next
menu item lower menu level or to a setting
selection screen.
Left-pointing arrow (C) Pressing the PUSH SET knob or
at the left of a menu the B button switches to the
item previous (higher) menu level.
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When the IP address is assigned automatically
MENU button
PUSH SET knob Note
Function buttons (F1 to F6) Arrow buttons Check that the network cable is connected to this unit
before carrying out the operation.
1 Set maintenance menu item M5: NETWORK

>M50: DHCP to “ENABLE”.
2 In the NETWORK menu, press the SAVE function

button (F5).
3 When the “NOW SAVING...” message vanishes,

power the unit off and then on again with the on/
SHIFT button standby button.
PAGE/HOME button To check the assigned IP address
Select maintenance menu item M5: NETWORK
1 Use the PUSH SET knob or the V and v buttons to >M51: IP ADDRESS.
select the required item, then press the PUSH SET
knob or the SELECT function button (F2). Note
The sub-items of the selected item appears. If the IP address cannot be assigned, this is shown as
“000.000.000.000”. In this case, consult the network
2 Select a sub-item with the same operation as step 1, administrator.
and use the PUSH SET knob or the V and v buttons to To set the IP address
change the setting. First set DHCP to “DISABLE” (see the previous section,
“When the IP address is assigned automatically”).
3 Press the PUSH SET knob or the SELECT function
button (F2) to confirm the setting change. 1 Select maintenance menu item M5: NETWORK
>M51: IP ADDRESS.
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the video 2 Press the PUSH SET knob.
monitor screen, while the new settings are saved in The IP address appears, and the digit that can be
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memory. When the saving operation is completed, the changed flashes.
video monitor screen returns to its normal indications.
To cancel changing a setting 3 Set the IP address.
Before pressing the SAVE function button (F5), press the
MENU button. To select a different digit to be changed
The menu disappears from the video monitor screen, Use the B and b buttons.
without saving the new setting.
To change the value of a digit
Turn the PUSH SET knob.
To change network settings Turning clockwise increases the value, and turning
To change network settings, carry out the procedure counterclockwise decreases the value.
described in the previous section, “To display the The V and v buttons can also be used.
maintenance menu”, to display the NETWORK menu
item, then carry out the following operations. To return to the factory default setting
Press the RESET button.
For details of the settings, consult your network
administrator. 4 When all digits are set, press the SAVE function
button (F5).
This returns to the NETWORK menu.
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5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 as required, to set the subnet mask
and default gateway.

button (F5).
7 When the message “NETWORK CONFIG WAS

CHANGED. PLEASE REPOWER.” appears, power
the unit off and then on again with the on/standby
button.
To set the communications speed and

protocol
Set the communications speed and protocol (LINK
SPEED) to match the network environment.
To set the communications speed and protocol, proceed as

explained in the previous section “To display the
maintenance menu” to display the NETWORK menu and
then proceed as follows.
Contact your network administrator if you have any

questions about the proper settings for these items.
1 Select maintenance menu item M5: NETWORK

>M54: LINK SPEED.
2 Press the PUSH SET knob.

Combinations of the communications speed and
protocol (1Gbps FullDuplex, 100Mbps FullDuplex,
100Mbps HalfDuplex, 10Mbps FullDuplex, 10Mbps
HalfDuplex) appear, and the arrow flashes.
3 Press the PUSH SET knob or use the V or v button to

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select a combination of communications speed and

protocol.
To return to the factory default setting

Press the RESET button.

This returns to the NETWORK menu.

button (F5).
6 When the message “NETWORK CONFIG WAS

CHANGED. PLEASE REPOWER.” appears, power
the unit off and then on again with the on/standby
button.
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Appendix
Remember that in summer or in warm climates the

Important Notes on temperature inside a car with the windows closed can
easily exceed 50°C (122°F).
Operation •
•
In damp or dusty locations
Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain
• Locations subject to violent vibration
Use and storage • Near strong magnetic fields
• Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong
Do not subject the unit to severe shocks electromagnetic fields.
The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body • In direct sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods
warped.
To prevent electromagnetic interference from
Do not cover the unit while operating portable communications devices
Doing so will cause temperatures to rise inside the unit, The use of portable telephones and other communications
possibly resulting in failure. devices near this unit can result in malfunctions and
interference with audio and video signals.
After use It is recommended that the portable communications
Turn off the on/standby button. devices near this unit be powered off.
If you plan not to use the unit for a long time, turn off the
POWER switch on the rear panel as well.
Shipping About the LCD panel
• Remove the SxS memory card before transporting the
unit. The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high
• If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at
transportation service, pack it in the shipping carton of least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels
the unit. maybe “stuck”, either always off (black), always on (red,
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green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a long period
Care of the unit of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid
If the body of the unit is dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may appear
In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in a little neutral spontaneously. These problems are not a malfunction.
detergent, then wipe dry. Do not use organic solvents such Note that any such problems have no effect on recorded
as alcohol or thinners, as these may cause discoloration or data.
other damage to the finish of the unit.
In the event of operating problems
If you should experience problems with the unit, contact Network
your Sony representative.
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF
ANY KIND RESULTING FROM A FAILURE TO
Use and storage locations IMPLEMENT PROPER SECURITY MEASURES ON
Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the TRANSMISSION DEVICES, UNAVOIDABLE DATA
unit in the following places. LEAKS RESULTING FROM TRANSMISSION
• In excessive heat or cold (operating temperature range: SPECIFICATIONS, OR SECURITY PROBLEMS OF
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)) ANY KIND.
Important Notes on Operation 101

Depending on the operating environment, unauthorized
third parties on the network may be able to access the unit.
When connecting the unit to the network, be sure to
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confirm that the network is protected securely.
Operating hours meter

The operating hours meter can provide two items of
information about the operational history of the unit. The
information can be displayed by text superimposition, on
the monitor connected to the unit. Use the information as a
guide in scheduling periodic maintenance.
For periodic maintenance, consult a Sony service
representative.
Display modes of the operating hours

meter
H01: OPERATION HOURS mode
Displays the total number of hours the unit has been
powered on in units of 1 hour.
H11: OPERATION HOURS mode (resettable)
Same as H01 except that the count is resettable.
This can be used as a guide in determining when to replace
parts.
To display the operating hours meter

Press the MENU button to display the setup menu, then
turn the PUSH SET knob to display the required item on
the monitor connected to the unit.
To exit from the operating hours meter

Press the RETURN function button (F1) to return to the
setup menu.
Press the EXIT function button (F6) to return to the screen
that was displayed before you entered the setup menu.
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102 Periodic Maintenance

Troubleshooting
Alarms
An alarm (warning message) appears in the status display
area when an operation is attempted which is inappropriate
for the settings on this unit or the state of a media. Both the
Example alarm in status display area
alarm message and the action to take to resolve the
problem appear on the video monitor screen.
Note
If “display off: DISPLAY KEY” appears below the alarm
display, you can press the DISPLAY button to dismiss the
alarm display.
Example alarm in video monitor screen
When an alarm is displayed, remove the alarm cause by

following the action to take. If the alarm display does not
disappear, contact your Sony representative.
When the unit is powered on
Alarm message in status Alarm message in video monitor screen Description/action

display area
ILL. SETUP! INVALID SETTINGS SELECTED IN Reset the settings in the setup menu (see page 76).
SETUP MENU. If the same message appears after you reset the
SET ITEMS IN THE SETUP MENU TO settings, contact your Sony representative.
THE APPROPRIATE VALUES.
CONTACT SERVICE IF THIS ALARM
APPEARS AGAIN AFTER ABOVE
PROCEDURE.
Exchg batt! BATTERY NEEDS REPLACING. The battery of the internal clock is exhausted.
PLEASE CONTACT SERVICE. Contact your Sony service or sales representative.
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Run Software Update RUN SOFTWARE UPDATE PROGRAM. The software update is not properly performed.
Program. Update the software version again. If the same
message appears after you update the software
version, contact your Sony representative.
When a memory card is inserted

display area
Unknown Media(A/B) UNKNOWN MEDIA(A/B). The inserted memory card exceeds the capacity
PLEASE CHANGE. supported by the unit, the memory card has been
partitioned, or the memory card contains more clips
than the maximum that can be handled by this unit.
Insert a memory card that has not been partitioned,
or one that contains fewer than the maximum number
of clips.
Memory (A/B) needs MEDIA ERROR. A memory card must be restored because an error
Restoring. MEDIA(A/B) NEEDS TO BE RESTORED. has occurred in the card.
Restore the card or format it.
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display area
Memory(A/B) Error! MEDIA(A/B) CANNOT BE An abnormality has occurred on the memory card,
RESTORED.PLEASE RESTORE IT and data restoration is needed. Perform data
USING THE RECORDED EQUIPMENT. restoration on the device that was used to record to
the memory card in question.
Unknown FS!(A/B) CANNOT USE MEDIA(A/B). The inserted memory card is formatted with an
UNSUPPORTED FILE SYSTEM. unsupported file system, or it is not formatted.
Format the memory card, or exchange the memory
card for one that is formatted with a file system
supported by this unit.
R/W Limit(A/B) MEDIA REACHED REWRITE LIMIT. The memory card has reached its lifetime rewriting
CHANGE MEDIA(A/B). limit.
Copy clips on the memory card to other media as
required, and then exchange the memory card.
Note
If you continue to use the memory card, normal
recording and playback may not be possible.
Over DUR!(A/B) EXCESSIVE DURATION IS IN A clip with a duration that exceeds 24 hours is
MEDIA(A/B). recorded on a memory card.
This memory card cannot be used.
Under Repair of Media MEDIA (A/B) IS BEING REPAIRED. Automatic repair for the management area of the
(A/B) memory card is in progress.
Wait until the automatic repair is complete.
Repair Failed (A/B) REPAIR FAILED. The memory card is damaged, and recording and
playback are not possible.
Replace the memory card.
When a folder in the external storage is being mounted
Alarm message in status Alarm message in video monitor Description/action

display area screen
USB DRV Error! USB DRIVE CANNOT BE The operation target folder in the external storage
RESTORED.PLEASE RESTORE IT needs data restoration. Perform data restoration on
USING THE RECORDED EQUIPMENT. the device that was used to record to the external
storage in question.
USB DRV needs MEDIA ERROR.USB DRIVE NEEDS TO An abnormality has occurred with the operation target
Restoring. BE RESTORED. folder on the external storage or the folder was edited
by another device, and data restoration is needed.
Perform data restoration on the external storage in
question or format it.
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Over DUR!(USB DRV) EXCESSIVE DURATION IS IN USB The total length of the clips stored in the operation
DRIVE. target folder in the external storage exceeds 24
hours. This operation target folder cannot be used.
Remove Memory-B and – To mount external storage, first remove the SxS
Select Memory Slot-B. memory card from card slot B and then select slot B.
USB Drive not mounted – The number of files exceeds 20,000 or external
due to limit of files or storage with an unsupported sector size is connected.
unsupported sector size. Replace with other external storage.
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During front panel operations
Alarm message in status Description/action

display area
KEY INHI.! This appears when the KEY INHI switch is “ON”.
Set the KEY INHI switch to “OFF”.
Not Open Clip! This appears when a clip operation is attempted with no clip selected.
Select a clip in the clip list screen and try the operation again.
Clip Top! During playback, this appears if you execute a reverse search when the unit is stopped at the first
frame of a clip. To move to another clip, press the PREV, NEXT, SHIFT + PREV, or SHIFT + NEXT
button, or perform a thumbnail search.
Clip End! During playback, this appears if you execute a forward search when the unit is stopped at the last
frame of a clip. To move to another clip, press the PREV, NEXT, SHIFT + PREV, or SHIFT + NEXT
button, or perform a thumbnail search.
EDL Top! During EDL playback, this appears if you press the PREV button at the first frame of the first sub
clip of an EDL.
EDL End! During EDL playback, this appears if you press the NEXT button at the last frame of the last sub
clip of an EDL.
MAX # Clips No more clips can be recorded because the maximum number of recorded clips has been
reached.
Delete unneeded clips.
Media Full! Recording or copying is not possible because the media is full.
Delete unneeded clips.
TC EXT! This appears when TCG on page P4 TC of the function menu is set to “EXT”, and you try to preset
timecode or user bits by setting PRST/RGN to “PRESET”.
Set TCG to “INT” (see page 39).
REGEN mode! This appears when PRST/RGN on page P4 TC of the function menu is set to “TC” or “VITC”, and
you try to preset timecode or user bits.
Set PRST/RGN to “PRESET” (see page 39).
REC mode! Stop recording and try again.
STOP ONCE! This appears when an attempt is made to change media during recording or playback.
Stop the recording or playback and try the operation again.
Exit THUMBNAIL mode! This appears when an attempt is made to change media while the clip list screen is displayed.
Switch to the basic operation screen or the video monitor screen and try the operation again.
REMOTE! Press the REMOTE button, turning it off, to put this unit into local control mode.
No Media! Try again after loading an SxS memory card.
Media Top! An attempt has been made to execute a reverse search when the unit is stopped at the first frame
of the first clip during playback of a memory card.
Media End! An attempt has been made to execute a forward search when the unit is stopped at the last frame
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of the last clip during playback of a memory card.
REC INHI! Set the write protect switch on the memory card so as to enable recording (see page 41).
No EM Space This appears when any essence mark was not recorded because there is no space before and
after the desired position.
Delete unneeded shot marks 0 to 9 in the chapter thumbnail screen.
EM Full! This appears when no more essence marks can be recorded.
Delete unneeded shot marks 0 to 9 in the chapter thumbnail screen.
Illegal Operation! This appears when an attempt is made to carry out an invalid operation.
Media is not Ready. The media is in the course of being mounted or has not been loaded.
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During recording operations

display area
REC INHI! THE MEDIA WRITE PROTECT TAB IS Set the write protect switch on the memory card so as
SET TO SAVE. to enable recording (see page 41).
ILL. REC! ENCODING DOES NOT SYNCHRONIZE Check the signals being input to this unit.
WITH REF VIDEO.
MEM. Full! MEMORY FULL !! Recording on a media is not possible because a
buffer overflow has occurred in the recording buffer
memory.
REC ERR! RECORDING ERROR DETECTED. An unrecoverable error occurred when recording. A
part of the recorded clip will be missing.
REC STOP WITHIN 2MIN RECORDING IS TERMINATED WITHIN 2 The length of the clip has reached the maximum limit
MINUTES AUTOMATICALLY. during recording. Recording will stop within the next
BECAUSE THE CLIP IS REACHED TO two minutes.
MAXIMUM DURATION.
RECORDING IS TERMINATED WITHIN 2 The total recording time has reached the maximum
MINUTES AUTOMATICALLY. limit during recording. Recording will stop within the
BECAUSE OF INTERNAL LIMITATION. next two minutes.
The Upper limits of Files – The limit for the number of files that can be recorded
Reached. has been reached.
Delete unnecessary files, or use a different folder on
the USB drive.
Cannot Switch Slots – No recordable media is inserted.
Insert a recordable media.
Media Needs to be MEDIA NEEDS TO BE FORMATTED FOR The media for relay recording has a different file
formatted for Relay RELAY RECORDING. system.
Recording. Format the media with the same file system or
exchange with media with the same file system.
Will Switch Slots Soon – Displayed two minutes before switching memory card
slots up until switching starts.
Switching Slot – Displayed while switching memory card slots.
Switched Slot – Displayed after switching memory card slots.
During playback operations

display area
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ILL. PLAY! ILLEGAL PLAYBACK. Normal playback is not possible.

MEM. Empty! MEMORY EMPTY !! Playback is not possible because a buffer underflow
has occurred in the playback buffer memory.
Media Data Error! MEDIA DATA ERROR DETECTED. A media error has been detected.
Replace the media.
This Clip cannot be Played – This clip cannot be played back because its format is
back. not supported by this unit.
No clips in the USER folder can be played back.
No MEDIA! – First insert a memory card or mount the external
storage USB drive (see page 43), and then proceed
to the operation.
MEMORY Busy! – Playback is not possible because the memory card is
being used.
Operation is not – An EDL cannot be played back.
Supported for EDL. Select a clip.
MEMORY Busy! – The memory card cannot be played as it is currently
NETWORK being used on the network.
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During operations in the clip list screen/thumbnail search/EDL editing/copy
Alarm message in clip Description/action

list screen
Clip is Locked. The clip is locked.
This appears when an attempt is made to delete a clip, or set or clear a clip flag when the clip is
locked.
Copy Running! A copy operation is being performed, so another copy operation is not allowed.
Operation Failed! The target operation failed because of generation of an internal error.
Not Supported Format. The format is not supported by this unit, so copy operation is impossible.
Copy Aborted.
Copy Aborted. The copy operation was aborted.
Some Clip(s) are Locked. Some of the selected clips are locked (protected).
Clip Error. The clip is substandard, so the copy operation failed.
Set Appropriate IN/OUT The settings of IN and OUT points for partial copy operation are not proper.
Points. Check the IN and OUT point settings.
No Clip! The clip selected for expansion or chapter display has been deleted. Alternatively, the memory
card has been ejected.
Cannot Expand Clip any The selected clip cannot be divided any further to display the expand thumbnails.
Further. This alarm appears when the expand thumbnails of a clip divided into the maximum number of
blocks are displayed or when the EXPAND function button has been pressed with the expand
thumbnail screen displayed in which the duration of each block is one frame.
Delete is Prohibited. The target clip is being used, so it cannot be deleted.
This Clip is in Use.
Delete is Prohibited. The EDL which refers to the target clip is being used, so the clip cannot be deleted.
Referring EDL is in Use.
Delete is Prohibited. Deletion of the target clip has failed.
Lock/Unlock is Prohibited. The target clip is being used, so it cannot be locked/unlocked.
This Clip is in Use.
Lock/Unlock is Prohibited. Lock/unlock of the target clip has failed.
Set Clip Flag was not Set Clip Flag function has failed.
Performed.
One Clip is being One of the selected clips was being recorded.
Recorded. To copy a clip which is being recorded, make a single selection of the clip.
Use Single Selection.
Operation is not You cannot select EDL to delete an essence mark or set a shot mark.
Supported for EDL.
Adding EM was not Essence mark setting has failed.
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Performed.
Over DUR! A clip with a duration that exceeds six hours cannot be copied.
Cannot Display Chapter of The selected clip has failed in chapter thumbnail display.
this Clip. Stop recording of a clip if any in progress.
Chapter was Changed. The chapter setting information has been updated.
Display Again. Try again the chapter thumbnail display.
Chapter does not Exist. Chapter thumbnail screen cannot be displayed because no chapters are set on the clip.
Cannot Expand this Clip. The clip cannot be expanded because it is being recorded.
Unable to Parse the EDL. The EDL cannot be copied due to existence of an inhibiting condition such that there is no sub clip.
Out of Remain Space! The remaining capacity of the copy destination media is not sufficient.
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Alarms relating to audio and video signals

display area
No INPUT! INPUT VIDEO IS NOT DETECTED. • Check the setting of V INPUT on page P1 INPUT of
CHECK THE VIDEO INPUT MODE AND the function menu (see page 38).
SUPPLY A VIDEO SIGNAL TO VIDEO • Input an HDSDI signal.
INPUT.
EMPHASIS! INPUT AUDIO EMPHASIS IS NOT Check the emphasis of the audio input signal.
SUPPORTED.
CHECK THE EMPHASIS OF THE AUDIO
INPUT SIGNAL.
REF Not Exist – Input a reference signal.
REF NON-STD A NON-STANDARD REF SIGNAL IS Input a standard reference signal.
BEING USED FOR REF VIDEO.
USE A STANDARD SIGNAL.
Input Sig! VIDEO INPUT SIGNAL DOES NOT This appears when the signal that does not
MATCH SYSTEM SETUP. correspond to the system frequency or the number of
lines set in this unit is being input, or when HD-SDI is
selected as a video input signal while setting the SD
signal recording.
Input a signal that matches the system frequency, or
change this unit’s system frequency setting (see
page 33).
Alarms relating to sensors and drivers

display area
MEM-138 Warning IT IS NESSESARY TO REPLACE MEM- Contact your Sony representative.
138.PLEASE CONTACT SERVICE.
Note
The unit will not stop operating, but if you continue to
use it in this state, it may get broken sooner or later,
resulting in a total loss of the information.
FAN(1/2/3) Error FAN1(1/2/3) ERROR. Contact your Sony representative.
FAN1 Warning FAN1 WARNING. Note
High TEMP! HIGH TEMPERATURE. The unit will not stop operating, but if you continue to
use it in this state, temperatures inside the unit will
rise, possibly resulting in failure or fire.
Other alarms
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display area
Turn off/on POWER!! SYSTEM CONFIGURATION WAS CHANGED. The system frequency was changed.
PLEASE TURN OFF/ON POWER. Power off this unit and then power it on again.
Turn off/on POWER!! MENU CONFIG WAS CHANGED. Menu settings were changed.
PLEASE TURN OFF/ON POWER. To put the change of menu settings into effect, power
this unit off and then power it on again.
Access Err!(A/B) ACCESS ERROR. The memory card could not be accessed.
PLEASE EJECT MEDIA(A/B). Reinsert the memory card or replace it with another
memory card.
Completed only XML file – Only the metadata file was updated, without updating
the metadata in the MXF file.
Format Media is – An attempt was made to execute Format Media while
Prohibited. use of the Format Media command is prohibited by
Confirm Mainte Menu : maintenance menu item M395.
M395. Check maintenance menu item M395.
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display area
SxS-1/XQD are Not – This message is displayed if the unit is started with
Guaranteed Media XAVC selected as the recording format or if XAVC is
selected in setup menu item 031 RECORDING
FORMAT.
When the recording format is XAVC, use SxS PRO+,
SxS PRO X, or SxS PRO media.
Error messages
Error codes appear in the status display area when an error
(usually a hardware problem) occurs. In addition, both
error messages and error codes appear on the video
monitor screen.
When an error message appears, follow the instructions in
the error message to resolve the problem.
Note
If “display off: DISPLAY KEY” appears below the error
display, you can press the DISPLAY button to dismiss the
error display. In this case, the error is displayed only in the
status display area, on the video monitor screen, and on a
PC monitor connected to the unit.
Error code
Example error code in status display area
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Error code
Example error message in video monitor
Troubleshooting 109
System
Specifications Recording/playback format
XAVC Intra
General Video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264,
External dimensions (w/h/d, excluding projections) Intra max. 112 Mbps
210 × 132 × 418 mm Audio 24 bit, 48 kHz, 8 ch
(8 3/8 × 5 1/4 × 16 1/2 inches) XAVC Long
Video MPEG-4 AVC/H.264,
Long max. 50/35/25 Mbps
Audio 24 bit, 48 kHz, 8 ch
MPEG HD422
Video MPEG HD422: 50 Mbps
Proxy video MPEG-4
418 (16 1/2)

Proxy audio A-law 8 bit, 8 kHz, 8 ch
MPEG HD
Video MPEG HD: HQ35/SP25/LP18 Mbps 1)
Proxy video MPEG-4
Audio 16 bit, 48 kHz, 4/2 ch
MPEG IMX 2)
132 (5 1/4)
Video MPEG IMX: 50/40/30 Mbps

Proxy video MPEG-4
Audio 24/16 bit, 48 kHz, 4/8 ch
Proxy audio A-law 8 bit, 8 kHz, 4/8 ch
210 (8 3/8) in mm (inches)
DVCAM
Mass 5.0 kg (11 lb 0.37 oz)
Video DVCAM: 25 Mbps
Power requirements
Proxy video MPEG-4
100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
12 V DC
Power consumption
AC operation: 80 W 1) MPEG HD 25 and 18 Mbps can be used for playback only.
DC operation: 5.7 A 2) MPEG IMX can be used for playback only.
Inrush current
(1) Maximum possible inrush current at
initial switch-on (Voltage changes
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caused by manual switching):

58 A peak, 8 A r.m.s. (240 V AC)
(2) Inrush current after a mains
interruption of five seconds (Voltage
changes caused at zero-crossing):
15 A peak, 4 A r.m.s. (240 V AC)
Operating temperature
5 ºC to 40 ºC (41 ºF to 104 ºF)
Storage temperature
–20 ºC to +60 ºC (–4 ºF to +140 ºF)
Operating humidity
20% to 90% (relative humidity)
Storage humidity
5% to 80% (relative humidity)
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Recording/playback times
File system/file format Recording mode Recording time (minutes)
32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB
UDF/MXF HD422 mode (50 Mbps CBR) Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480
HQ mode (35 Mbps VBR) Approx. 90 Approx. 180 Approx. 360 Approx. 720
IMX50 mode 1)
(50 Mbps Intra) Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480
DVCAM (25 Mbps) Approx. 110 Approx. 220 Approx. 440 Approx. 880
FAT/MP4 1) HQ mode (35 Mbps VBR) Approx. 100 Approx. 200 Approx. 400 Approx. 800
SP mode (25 Mbps CBR) Approx. 140 Approx. 280 Approx. 560 Approx. 1120
FAT/AVI 1) DVCAM (25 Mbps) Approx. 130 Approx. 260 Approx. 520 Approx. 1040
exFAT/MXF XAVC Intra (100 Mbps CBG) Approx. 30 Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 240
XAVC Long (50 Mbps VBR) Approx. 60 Approx. 120 Approx. 240 Approx. 480
1) Playback only
Note Processor adjustment range

Video level –∞ to +3 dB
The recording and playback times listed above are
Chroma level –∞ to +3 dB
approximate. Maximum recording times may vary
Set up/black level
depending on recording conditions.
±30 IRE/±210 mV
Search speed Chroma phase ±30°
Jog mode –1 to +1 times normal speed (during System phase SYNC: ±15 µs
remote control: –2 to +2 times normal SC: 0 to +400 ns
speed)
Variable mode –2 to +2 times normal speed Audio performance
Shuttle mode –20 to +20 times normal speed (during
remote control: –50 to +50 times Sampling frequency
normal speed) 48 kHz
F. FWD mode +35 times normal speed (during remote Quantization 24 bits
control: +50 times normal speed) Headroom –20/–18/–16/–12/–9 (EBU level)
F. REV mode –35 times normal speed (during remote (selectable)
control: –50 times normal speed) Frequency response
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/–1.0 dB (0 dB at
1 kHz)
Video performance Dynamic range 90 dB or more
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Sampling frequency Distortion 0.05% or less (at 1 kHz)
Y: 74.25 MHz, R–Y/B–Y: 37.125 MHz
Quantization MPEG HD422/MPEG HD/DVCAM: Input connectors
8 bits/sample
XAVC: 10 bits/sample Digital video inputs
Compression HD422 MPEG-2 422P@HL SD/HDSDI INPUT
HD: MPEG-2 MP@HL/H-14 BNC type, complying with SMPTE ST
XAVC: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra 259 (SD)/SMPTE ST 292-1 (HD)
Composite output Analog video inputs
Frequency response REF.VIDEO INPUT
0.5 to 5.75 MHz +0.5/–2.0 dB BNC type (2) (loop-through), HD Tri-
S/N (Y) 53 dB or more level sync (0.6 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync
Y/C delay ±20 ns or less positive/negative), SD black burst, or
K-factor (K2T) 1.0% or less SD composite sync (0.286 Vp-p
(NTSC), 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), 75 Ω, sync
negative)
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Analog audio inputs USB connectors
ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 1, 2 USB3.0 (front)
XLR 3-pin, female (2), +4 dBu, high Super Speed USB (USB 3.0) Type-A
impedance, balanced MAINTENANCE (rear)
Timecode input High Speed USB (USB 2.0) Type-A (2)
TIME CODE IN
BNC type, SMPTE timecode, 0.5 to Accessories supplied
18 Vp-p, 3.3 kΩ, unbalanced
Operation guide (1)
CD-ROM manual (1)
Output connectors
Digital video outputs Accessories not supplied
HDSDI OUTPUT 1, 2 (SUPER) AC power cord
BNC type (2), complying with SMPTE • For the customers in the U.S.A and Canada
ST 292-1 Part number 1-551-812-31 (125 V, 10 A, about 2.4 m)
SDSDI OUTPUT 1, 2 (SUPER) • For the customers in the United Kingdom
BNC type (2), complying with SMPTE Part number 1-833-259-12 (250 V, 10 A, about 2.0 m)
ST 259 • For the customers in European countries other than the
HDMI OUT Type A 19-pin United Kingdom
Video: 1080i, 720P, 480i, 480P, 576i, Part number 1-551-631-16 (250 V, 10 A, about 2.0 m)
576P
Audio: Linear PCM, 48kHz/16-bit, RCC-5G 9-pin Remote Control Cable
2 channels RM-280 Remote Edit Controller
BP-GL95B Battery Pack
Analog video outputs
BKP-L551 Battery Adaptor
COMPOSITE OUTPUT 1, 2 (SUPER)
SxS memory cards
BNC type (2), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, sync
SxS PRO+ series
negative, complying with SMPTE ST
SxS PRO series
170
SxS PRO X series
Analog audio outputs SxS-1 series
ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 1, 2 XQD memory card series
XLR 3-pin, male (2), +4 dBu, 600 Ω XQD memory cards
load, low impedance, balanced QD-H16 (16 GB), QD-H32 (32 GB),
AUDIO MONITOR QD-S32 (32 GB), QD-S64 (64 GB),
XLR 3-pin, male (2), +4 dBu, 600 Ω QD-G32A (32 GB), QD-G64A
load, low impedance, balanced (64 GB), QD-G128A (128 GB),
PHONES Stereo phone jack, –∞ to –13 dBu, 8 Ω, QD-M32A (32 GB), QD-M64A
unbalanced (64 GB), QD-M128A (128 GB)
QDA-EX1 XQD Express Card Adapter
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Timecode output MEAD-MS01 Media Adapter (for “Memory Stick

TIME CODE OUT PRO-HG Duo” HXA series)
BNC type, SMPTE timecode, 1.0 Vp-p, MEAD-SD01 SD Card Adapter (for SDHC card)
75 Ω, unbalanced MEAD-SD02 SD Card Adapter (for SDHC/SDXC card)
Remote control connectors Note

REMOTE (9P) D-sub 9-pin, female, complying with This unit does not support memory cards exceeding
RS-422A 256 GB, excluding SDXC cards.
REMOTE 4-pin, female
DC 12 V, 7.5 W
(Network) RJ-45 type Design and specifications are subject to change without
1000BASE-T: complying with notice.
IEEE802.3ab
100BASE-TX: complying with
IEEE802.3u
10BASE-T: complying with IEEE802.3
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Notes
• Always make a test recording, and verify that it was
recorded successfully. SONY WILL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON
ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS
RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE
SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR
STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT
OF ANY TYPE.
• Always verify that the unit is operating properly
before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR
REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE
LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS
DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER
EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR
ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.
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Specifications 113
Using UMID Data
Metadata is additional information recorded on SxS What is a UMID?
memory cards along with audio-visual data. It is used to A UMID (Unique Material Identifier) is a unique identifier
bring greater efficiency to the flow of operations from for audio-visual material defined by the SMPTE ST
material acquisition through editing, and to make it easier 330:2004 standard.
to find and reuse material. A UMID may be either as a 32-byte Basic UMID or an
As one of application of metadata, the UMID has been Extended UMID, which includes an additional 32 bytes of
internationally standardized. Source Pack to make a total 64 bytes.
For details, refer to SMPTE ST 330.
Extended UMID (64 bytes)
Basic UMID (32 bytes) Source Pack (32 bytes)
Universal label L Instance Material Number Time/Date Spatial Country Org User
No. Coordinates
12 bytes 1 3 bytes 16 bytes 8 bytes 12 bytes 4 bytes 4 bytes 4 bytes
A globally unique ID is automatically recorded for every The Extended UMID is metadata that provides additional
clip. information such as location, time/date, company ID and
so on.
The UMID is applied as follows.
Material No. Source Pack

ID generated when Shooting
Instance No. shooting information (when,
Same as the above where and who)
Same as the above
Original material: 00 00 00
Copied material: generation number (1 byte)
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+ random number (2 bytes)
Distinguish between the Material source ID/ Metadata pack that

original material and copied detecting material identifies the source of
material material unit by defining the
when, where and who of
the material unit with which
it is associated.
Using the Extended UMID Functions of UMID data

You have to enter a country code, organization code and UMID data enables the following:
user code. Set the country code referring to the table in ISO • Addition of a globally unique ID to every clip of audio-
3166, and set the organization code and user code visual material. The unique ID is used to detect the
according to the guidelines of your organization. material source and to link it with the original source
material.
For details, see “Setting UMID ownership information” • Distinguishing between original material and copied
(page 115). material. 00 is added to the Instance Number for original
material.
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• Recording with UTC time. UTC (coordinated universal About the UMID ownership information
time) is used when recording the UMID. Use of a
universal time system enables uniform management of COUNTRY (country code)
source material recorded all over the world. Set the country code by entering an abbreviated
• Calculation of date differences. Source material is alphanumeric string (4-byte alphanumeric string)
recorded using modified Julian dates (MJD), which according to the values defined in ISO 3166-1.
enables easy calculation of date differences between There are about 240 country codes.
different source material items. Find your own country code on the following web page.
Refer to ISO 3166-1:

Setting UMID ownership information http://www.iso.org/iso/country-codes/
Proceed as follows. iso_3166_code_lists.htm
1 Set setup menu item 029 STORED OWNERSHIP to When the country code is less than 4 bytes, the active part
“on” (see page 79). of the code occupies the first part of the 4 bytes and the
remainder must be filled with the space character (20h).
See page 80 for more information about setup menu
operations. Example: Japan
The STORED OWNERSHIP (UMID ownership For Japan, the country code is JP, which is 2 bytes, or JPN,
information setting) screen appears. which is 3 bytes.
Thus, enter the following:
JP_ _
or
JPN _
where _ represents a space.
ORGANIZATION (organization code)
Enter a 4-byte alphanumeric string for the organization
code.
Notes
COUNTRY: Sets the country code. • There are no problems in recording or playing back
ORGANIZATION: Sets the organization code. audio-video signals, even if the ORGANIZATION is not
USER: Sets the user code set.
See the next item “About the UMID ownership • Organization codes must be acquired by applying to the
information” for more information about these codes. SMPTE registration office. When no organization code
has been acquired, it is forbidden to enter an arbitrary
2 Use the PUSH SET knob to select the item to set and string. As a rule, the code “00” must be entered.
the character input location, then press the knob. Freelance operators who do not belong to an origination
should enter “˜”.
Appendix
3 Use the PUSH SET knob, – or + function button (F3 or USER (user code)
F4) to select characters to input at the selected Enter a 4-byte alphanumeric string to identify the user.
location. The user code is registered with each organization locally.
It is usually not centrally registered.
To delete all input data When the user code is less than 4 bytes, enter the user code
Press the RESET/RETURN button. at the beginning of the 4 bytes and fill the remainder of the
string with the space character (20h).
4 Press SAVE function button (F5). This user code is determined by the organization. The
methods used depend on the organization.
The message “NOW SAVING...” appears, and the
ownership information is saved.
Note
User code cannot be entered when no organization code
has been entered.
Using UMID Data 115

• The number of VANC packets that can be recorded
Ancillary Data depending on the relevant maintenance menu settings is
limited to 9 packets per frame for 50P or 59.94P mode
and 18 packets per frame for other modes.
• When VANC packets are not continuous from word 0,
This unit can play and record ancillary data multiplexed
and there is unused area on the line, then information
into HDSDI signals. It can also input and output ancillary
about the packet position is not recorded. Packets are
data in MXF files when transferring files via FTP/CIFS
output flush left.
connections. Transferable auxiliary data includes text data
• During input, if a parity error is detected in a VANC
(captions and metadata) and control signals.
packet, the packet is discarded and recorded flush left.
Ancillary data in HDSDI/SDSDI Ancillary data in MXF files

signals
VANC ancillary data recorded from an HDSDI signal is
This unit can record and play back closed captions inserted to an MXF file as an ANC Frame Element
conforming to the EIA-708-B 1) standard and EIA-608- (conforming to the SMPTE ST 436:2006). This data can
B 1) standard, and text data conforming to the ARIB TR also be recorded on the SxS memory card from an MXF
B-23 2) standard which comprise the VANC (Vertical file that has been input via CIFS/FTP.
ancillary data) packets.
1) EIA: Electronic Industries Alliance HANC/VANC packets

2) ARIB: Association of Radio Industries and Businesses
Detection of HANC/VANC packets
When an MXF file has been input, HANC/VANC packets
To record ancillary data are recorded on the SxS memory card if the DATA ITEM
In maintenance menu, set the lines where ancillary data is of the head frame is identified as ANC Frame Elements
inserted, the DID (Data Identifier word), and the SDID conforming to the SMPTE ST 436:2006.
(Secondary Data Identifier word).
For details, refer to maintenance menu item M3B

(page 96).
To record and playback EIA-708-B standard

closed caption data in HDSDI signals
Set maintenance menu items.
• Sub items of maintenance menu item M3B0: VANC RX
PACKET
- LINE (line for the VANC to be received): 9LINE
(example)
Appendix
- DID (data identification word): 61h

- SDID (secondary data identification word): 01h
To record EIA-608-B standard closed caption
data in HDSDI signals
Set maintenance menu items.
• Sub items of maintenance menu item M3B0: VANC RX
PACKET
- LINE (line for the VANC to be received): 9LINE
(example)
- DID (data identification word): 61h
- SDID (secondary data identification word): 02h
VANC packets
• The Japanese ARIB TR-B23 standard limits the number
of packets that can be multiplexed into HDSDI to 4
packets per line.
116 Ancillary Data

Closed caption data
This section explains the closed caption data that can be
recorded, played back, and output during EE output.
Normal EIA-708/608 recording and playback
In response to closed caption input data that complies with EIA-708/608 standard closed caption data recorded in HD
the EIA-708/608 standards, record, play, and output that video is output as HDSDI signals, regardless of menu
data with no changes. settings.
However, settings are required for recording of closed EIA-608 standard closed caption data in SDSDI line 21
caption data in HDSDI signals. signals are recorded and played back (output as SDSDI or
composite signals), regardless of menu settings.
For details, see “To record and playback EIA-708-B
standard closed caption data in HDSDI signals”
(page 116) or “To record EIA-608-B standard closed
caption data in HDSDI signals” (page 116).
EIA-708/608 recording and playback
HDSDI (VANC) input HDSDI (VANC) output
SDSDI (line 21) input SDSDI (line 21) output

Composite (line 21) output
EIA-608 recording and playback
EIA-708/608 EE output
In response to closed caption input data that complies with Closed caption data in SDSDI line 21 signals are output to
the EIA-708/608 standard, output to EE. EE (output as SDSDI or composite signals), regardless of
However, settings are required for EE output of closed menu settings.
caption data in HDSDI signals.
Note
For details, see “To record and playback EIA-708-B
standard closed caption data in HDSDI signals” EE output of closed caption data in HDSDI signals is
(page 116) or “To record EIA-608-B standard closed delayed by 1 frame with respect to EE output of the video
caption data in HDSDI signals” (page 116). signals.
Appendix
HDSDI (VANC) input HDSDI (VANC) output
SDSDI (line 21) input SDSDI (line 21) output

Composite (line 21) output
Ancillary Data 117

MPEGLA. Please contact MPEG LA for any further information. MPEG LA,
L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO
Trademarks and Licenses 80206, http://www.mpegla.com
Trademarks About IJG (Independent JPEG

Group)
• XAVC™, XAVC logo, MPEG HD422, DVCAM, SxS,
SxS PRO, SxS PRO+, SxS PRO X, and SxS-1 are This software is based in part on the work of the
trademarks of Sony Corporation. Independent JPEG Group.
• “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo” and are trademarks of
Sony Corporation. Character display software “iType”
• MPEG HD, HDCAM, and “XOD” are registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation. This product includes technology from Monotype Imaging
• The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Inc., including iType® and certain fonts.
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
Open source software licenses
• The ExpressCard label and logo are property of the On the basis of license contracts between Sony and the
Personal Computer Memory Card International software copyright holders, this product uses open
Association (PCMCIA) and are licensed to Sony software.
Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names are the To meet the requirements of the software copyright
property of their respective owners. holders, Sony is obligated to inform you of the content of
• Adobe, Acrobat, and Adobe Reader are trademarks of these licenses.
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or For the content of these licenses, see the PDF files in the
other countries. “License” folder of the supplied CD-ROM.
MPEG-4 visual patent portfolio Obtaining GPL/LGPL/GPL V3

license licensed software
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 This product uses software licensed under GPL version 2 /
VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE LGPL version 2.1 / GPL version 3. You have the right to
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A obtain, change, and distribute the source code of this
CONSUMER FOR software.
(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE You can download the source code of this software from
MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”)
Appendix
Sony Internet servers. Access the following URL, and

AND/OR refer to “XDCAM HD422 Memory Deck Series”.
(ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS https://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/common/search.html
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the content of
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO the source code.
PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE
MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED
FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL
USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM
MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
MPEG LA is offering licenses for (i) manufacturing/sales of any storage
media storing MPEG-4 Visual video information (ii) distribution/
broadcasting of MPEG-4 Visual video information in any manner (such as
online video distribution service, internet broadcasting, TV broadcasting).
Other usage of this product may be required to obtain license from
118 Trademarks and Licenses

single clip playback mode 48 operations 94
Index Clip F Menu 60
Clip list screens 55
External synchronization 32
chapter thumbnail screen 58 F

details view 56
A expand thumbnail screen 58 Features 6
AC IN connector 20 thumbnails view 56 File operations 70
Accessories Clip Menu 59 directory structure 70
not supplied 112 Clip Properties screen 57 Front panel 10
supplied 112 Closed caption data 117 FTP file operations 71
Alarms 103 Command list 72 command list 72
Analog Communications speed 100 logging in 71
audio signal input/output section COMPOSITE OUTPUT 1, 2 (SUPER) logging out 71
20 connectors 20 making connections 71
ANALOG AUDIO Connections 25 preparations 71
INPUT 1, 2 connectors 20 cut editing system 27 Function buttons (F1 to F6) 12
OUTPUT 1, 2 connectors 21 editing control unit settings 28 Function menu 14, 37
Ancillary data 116 for pool coverage 31 HOME page 37
Appendix 101 FTP connection 25 P1 INPUT page 38
Arrow buttons 12 using the editing function of P3 AUDIO page 38
Audio recorder 30 P4 TC page 39
input display 15 Copying 52
Audio level current EDL 65 G
adjustment section 11 Gigabit Ethernet 7
meters 15
AUDIO MONITOR R, L connectors
D
21 Date and time, setting 25 H
DC IN 12V connector 20 Handle 10
Digital hours meter 102 HDMI OUT connector 19
B display modes 102 HDSDI OUTPUT 1, 2 (SUPER)
Basic menu 76 displaying 102 connectors 19
changing settings 80 exiting 102 remote control function 47
items 77 DISPLAY HOME button 13
operations 80 button 13
returning to factory default Display 12, 14
settings 81 basic operation screen 14 I
Battery clip list screens 55 IN
attaching a battery pack 22 switching 55 button 12
checking the remaining power 23 Display/menu control section 12 indicator 12
removing 23 Initial Setup 24
E
C Editing J
CH-1/ALL CH, CH-2 to CH-4 control unit 27 Jog
adjustment knobs 11 controller 29 mode 50
Index
Chapter thumbnail screen 58 EDL 65
CIFS file operations 75 EDL 65
Clip 65
K
creating and editing 66
continuous playback mode 48 previewing 65 KEY INHI switch 11
copying 52 Error messages 109
deleting 63 Essence mark L
information 16 setting 46, 50 LEVEL adjustment knob 11
locking (write-protecting) 63 Expand
properties 57 function 7
searching with thumbnails 61 Expand thumbnail screen 58 M
selecting 61 Extended menu 76 Maintenance
setting clip flags 63 display 94 periodic 102
setting the index picture frame 64 items 83 MAINTENANCE connector 20
Index 119
Maintenance menu 95 Preparation System frequency setting 33
items 95 Initial Setup 24 System information 15
network settings 99 PREV button 13
operations 98 Proxy AV data 7 T
MARK1/MARK2 buttons 12 PUSH SET knob 13
Media Text information 35
properties 68 Thumbnail search 61
R chapter thumbnail screen 62
Media status display 16
MEMORY ACCESS A/B lamps Rear Panel 19 expand thumbnail screen 61
status indications 41 REC button 14 TIME CODE
Memory card slots 11 REC INHI indicator 14 IN connector 21
Menu Recording 45 OUT connector 21
bank setting 79 HDSDI remote control function Time data display area 16
changing settings 80 47 Timecode 33
Clip F Menu 60 level adjustment 46 after setting initial value 33
Clip Menu 59 relay recording 46 input/output section 21
configuration 76 salvage 47 recording external timecode
function menu 37 settings 45 directly 35
Maintenance menu 95 shot mark settings 46 recording sequentially upon the
returning to default settings 81 time 22 last recorded timecode
setup menu 76 Recording and playback control 34
MENU button 13 section 13 recording with the internal
Metadata 114 Recording/playback format 16 timecode generator
REF.VIDEO INPUT connectors 20 synchronized 34
Reference signal 15 setting to current time 34
N Relay recording 46 Troubleshooting 103
Names and functions of parts 10 REMOTE connector 20
Network Remote control switch 11 U
assigning IP address automatically REMOTE(9P) connector 20
99 RESET/RETURN button 13 UMID Data 114
connector 20 Returning to factory default settings User bits
setting IP address 99 81 setting 34
settings 99
NEXT button 13 S V
Normal speed playback 49 Variable mode 51
Salvage function 47
SD/HDSDI INPUT connector 19 VARIABLE switch 11
O SDSDI OUTPUT 1, 2 (SUPER) Video input display 15
On/standby button and indicator 10 connectors 19
OUT Setup menu
button 12 basic menu 77
indicator 12 extended menu 83
SHIFT button 13
P Shuttle
mode 50
PAGE button 13
Index
Shuttle/jog/variable control section 12

PHONES jack 11 Specifications 110
PLAY button 13 Status display 16
Playback 48 Status display area 17
EDL 65 STOP button 13
jog mode 50 Sub clip 65
normal speed 49 Superimposed text information 35
settings 48 Supplying power 22
shot mark settings 50 AC power supply 22
shuttle mode 50 Battery power supply 22
start position 48 DC power supply 22
variable mode 51 SxS memory card(s) 40
Power supply section 20 Synchronization reference signals 32
POWER switch 20
120 Index
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for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this
manual.
Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any
portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose
other than the operation or maintenance of the equipment
described in this manual without the express written
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MEMORY RECORDER

OPERATION MANUAL [English]

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

Chapter 4 Recording, Playback and Copy

Chapter 5 Operations in Clip List Screens

Chapter 6 File Operations

Index ............................................................................................ 119

Uncompressed PCM recording of 24-bit 48 kHz audio

Recording and playback functions

Color LCD display

Sony Professional products website:

HDW-2000 series Audio monitor

1 On/standby button and Handle

1 Memory card slots

2 Audio level adjustment 3 Arrow buttons

2 Remote control switch

3 KEY INHI switch 4 Shuttle/jog/variable

6 Super Speed USB connector

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

c KEY INHI switch

correspondence with these buttons is as follows. RESET

Jog/shuttle transport indicators

v button: MARK2 button

setting operations, setting IN/OUT points, and so on. Jog dial

1 V/MARK1 button and v/MARK2 button

3 B/IN button and b/OUT button

b IN indicator and OUT indicator

For details, see “Display screen” on page 14.

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

h DISPLAY button c NEXT button

e REC (record) button f REC INHI (recording inhibit) indicator

part of the SxS memory card.

Basic operation screen

4 Media status display

8 Time data display area

9 Status display area

1) When configured in maintenance menu item M38: F-KEY CONFIG

For details, see “Basic Operations of the Function Menu”

Meter display mode: FULL Meter display mode: FINE

A Input signal indicator G Meter display mode

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

Video format H Recording

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

C Copy icon When the remaining battery power drops below a

B Status display area

A Superimposed information: Appears when CHAR

1 Power supply section 6 DC IN 12V connector

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

1 HDMI OUT connector

4 SDSDI OUTPUT 1, 2 (SUPER) connectors q; (network) connector

5 REMOTE (9P) connector qa MAINTENANCE connectors

f DC IN 12V connector (XLR 4-pin, male)

Press the : side to power on the unit. Press the a side to

j (network) connector (RJ-45 type)

Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts

c AUDIO MONITOR R, L connectors (XLR 3-pin,

See “Basic Operations of the Function Menu” (page 37)

3 Timecode input/output section

1 TIME CODE IN connector