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Sony SPMW-320L Operating Instructions Manual (179 pages)

Solid-State Memory Camcorder

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 4.9 MB

Operating Instructions
1
Table of Contents
5
Foreword

11
- Before Use
  11
Chapter 1 : Overview

12
Features

12
Using the CD-ROM

13
Reading the CD-ROM Manuals

14
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

14
- Power Supply
  14
- Power Switch
  14
- Accessory Attachments
  15
- Shoulder Strap Fitting
  15
- Operating and Connectors Section
  16
  - Gain Selector
    18
  - Access Lamp
    20
  - Backlight Button
    21
  - Menu Button
    22
- Pc Connector
  24
- Slot Cover
  24
- Monochrome LCD Panel
  26
- Auto Focus Lens (Supplied with the PMW-320K)
  27
  - Macro Switch
    27
  - Focus Switch
    27
- Viewfinder
  28
- Push Auto Button
  28
- Microphone Holder
  29
- Peaking Control
  29
  - Display Switch
    29
  - Mirror Switch
    29
Viewfinder Screen Display

30
- Color Temperature
  31
- Electric Color Temperature Filter
  32
- Filter Position
  32
- White Balance Memory
  32
- Gain Value
  33
Chapter 2 : Preparations

34
Preparing a Power Supply

34
- Using a Battery Pack
  34
- Using AC Power
  35
Attaching the Viewfinder

36
Setting the Area of Use

41
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

42
Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

42
- Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
  43
Preparing the Audio Input System

44
Tripod Mounting

47
Connecting a Video Light

48
Using the Shoulder Strap

48
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

49
Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings

50
Setting the Video Format

50
- Changing the Video Format
  51
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

51
- Adjusting the Black Balance
  51
- Adjusting the White Balance
  52
Setting the Electronic Shutter

54
- Shutter Modes
  54
- Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed
  55
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

56
Zooming

57
- Switching between Zoom Modes
  57
- Using Manual Zoom
  57
- Using Servo Zoom
  57
Adjusting the Focus

58
- Adjusting in Full MF Mode
  58
- Adjusting in MF Mode
  58
- Adjusting in AF Mode
  59
- Using Macro Mode
  59
Adjusting the Audio Level

59
Setting the Time Data

62
- Setting the Timecode
  62
- Setting the User Bits
  62
- Synchronizing the Timecode
  63
Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)

64
Chapter 4 : Shooting

66
Handling Sxs Memory Cards

66
Basic Operations

70
- Playing Recorded Clips
  71
- Deleting Recorded Clips
  72
Advanced Operations

73
Planning Metadata Operations

79
Chapter 5 : Clip Operations

83
Clip Playback

83
- Thumbnail Screen
  83
- File Format
  84
- Playing Clips
  85
- Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips
  86
Thumbnail Operations

87
Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings

95
Setup Menu Organization and Levels

95
- Setup Menu Organization
  95
- Setup Menu Levels
  95
Basic Setup Menu Operations

97
Menu List

99
- OPERATION Menu
  99
- PAINT Menu
  115
- MAINTENANCE Menu
  121
- FILE Menu
  134
Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches

138
Adjusting Picture Characteristics to Match the PMW-EX1R

142
Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

143
Saving and Loading Settings

143
- Saving Setting Data
  143
- Loading Setting Data
  144
- Resetting a File after Changing Its Contents
  144
Saving and Loading Scene Files

145
- Saving Scene Files
  145
- Loading Scene Files
  145
Saving and Loading Lens Files

146
- Setting Lens File Data
  146
- Saving Lens Files
  146
- Loading Lens Files
  147
- Loading Lens Files Automatically
  147
Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

148
Connecting External Monitors

148
Operating Clips with a Computer

150
- Using the Expresscard Slot of a Computer
  150
- USB Connection with a Computer
  150
Connecting an External Device (I.link Connection)

152
Configuring a Shooting and Recording System

154
Chapter 9 : Maintenance

155
Testing the Camcorder

155
- Cleaning the Viewfinder
  155
- Note about the Battery Terminal
  155
Operation Warnings

156
- Error Indication
  156
- Warning Indication
  157
Appendix

163
Important Notes on Operation

163
Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock

165
Specifications

165
- General
  165
- Camera Block
  166
- Audio Block
  166
- Display
  166
- Media Block
  167
- Inputs/Outputs
  167
- Lens Block (PMW-320K Only)
  167
- Supplied Accessories
  168
- Recommended Additional Equipment
  168
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

170
About I.link

171
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License

172
About Bitmap Fonts

172
- About Openssl
  173

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Sony SPMW-320L Operating Instructions Manual (179 pages)

Table of Contents

Foreword

Chapter 1 : Overview

Features

Using the CD-ROM

Reading the CD-ROM Manuals

Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls

Viewfinder Screen Display

Chapter 2 : Preparations

Preparing a Power Supply

Attaching the Viewfinder

Setting the Area of Use

Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock

Mounting and Adjusting the Lens

Preparing the Audio Input System

Tripod Mounting

Connecting a Video Light

Using the Shoulder Strap

Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position

Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings

Setting the Video Format

Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment

Zooming

Adjusting the Focus

Adjusting the Audio Level

Setting the Time Data

Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)

Chapter 4 : Shooting

Handling Sxs Memory Cards

Basic Operations

Advanced Operations

Planning Metadata Operations

Chapter 5 : Clip Operations

Clip Playback

Thumbnail Operations

Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings

Setup Menu Organization and Levels

Basic Setup Menu Operations

Menu List

Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches

Adjusting Picture Characteristics to Match the PMW-EX1R

Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data

Saving and Loading Settings

Saving and Loading Scene Files

Saving and Loading Lens Files

Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors

Operating Clips with a Computer

Connecting an External Device (I.link Connection)

Configuring a Shooting and Recording System

Chapter 9 : Maintenance

Testing the Camcorder

Operation Warnings

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation

Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock

Specifications

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

About I.link

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License

About Bitmap Fonts

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