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4-198-307-11 (1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
PMW-320K
PMW-320L
© 2010 Sony Corporation
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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or � Unplug this apparatus during lightning electric shock, do not storms or when unused for long periods of expose this apparatus to time. � Refer all servicing to qualified service rain or moisture. personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is To avoid electrical shock, damaged, liquid has been spilled or do not open the cabinet. objects have fallen into the apparatus, the a
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC For the customers in Taiwan only Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For the customers in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For the customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive
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Table of Contents Foreword ...................................................................................................... 9 Before Use......................................................................................... 9 Chapter 1 : Overview Features ...................................................................................................... 10 Using the Software..................................................................................... 11 Reading the CD-ROM Manu
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Preparing the Audio Input System .......................................................... 41 Connecting a Microphone to the MIC IN Connector...................... 41 Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO IN Connectors................ 42 Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) ..................................................................................... 43 Tripod Mounting .......................................................................................
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Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens) ............................................................................................................... 62 Chapter 4 : Shooting Handling S×S Memory Cards................................................................... 64 About S×S Memory Cards.............................................................. 64 Loading and Ejecting S×S Memory Cards ..................................... 65 Selecting the S×S Memory Card to
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Dividing Clips (HD Mode Only) .................................................... 89 Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings Setup Menu Organization and Levels...................................................... 90 Setup Menu Organization ............................................................... 90 Setup Menu Levels.......................................................................... 90 Basic Setup Menu Operations .................................................................. 91
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Operating Clips with a Computer.......................................................... 141 Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection).......................... 143 Recording the Camera Picture on an External Device.................. 143 Nonlinear Editing.......................................................................... 144 Recording External Input Signals ................................................. 144 Chapter 9 : Maintenance Testing the Camcorder.........................
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Foreword Before Use After purchasing the PMW-320K/320L Solid- State Memory Camcorder, before operating, it is necessary to set the area of use. (Unless this setting is made, the camcorder will not operate.) For details of these settings, see “Setting the Area of Use” (page 38). Note Before attaching/removing optional components or accessories to/from the PMW-320K/320L (referred to as “the camcorder”), be sure to turn the power of the camcorder off. Foreword 9
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Chapter 1 Overview Chapter1 Overview Multi-format support Features The camcorder supports interlace format recording (1080/59.94i or 1080/50i), progressive format recording (1080/29.97P, 1080/23.98P, 720/59.94P, 720/29.97P, 720/23.98P, or 1080/ 25P, 720/50P, 720/25P), thus offering the flexibility needed for worldwide HD recording. The camcorder is a shoulder-mount HD memory 1 (For 23.98P, native frequency recording is camcorder. It is provided with three / -type 2 11 possible.) (diagon
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Chapter 1 Overview Inherits unique features of XDCAM EX Using the Software series The camcorder inherits the workflow features of the XDCAM EX series, including thumbnail display and metadata management, and improves them by introducing an improved man-machine interface. The supplied CD-ROM (labeled “Utility Software for Solid-State Memory Camcorder and XDCAM EX web sites Recorder”) contains application and device driver software required to access to SxS memory cards For information on
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Chapter 1 Overview For details, refer to the User’s Guide or ReadMe of Memo the software. The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the version of Adobe Reader. In such a case, install the Uninstalling an application program latest version you can download from the URL mentioned in “Preparations” above. Windows computer Note Choose “Start,” “Control Panel” then “Add or If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can Remove Programs” and specify the program to be purchase a new
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Chapter 1 Overview d DC OUT 12V (DC power output) connector (4-pin, female) Locations and Functions Supplies power for an optional WRR-860A/861/ of Parts and Controls 862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner (maximum 0.5 A). Do not connect any equipment other than the UHF synthesized diversity tuner. Power Supply e Battery attachment shoe Attach a BP-GL95/GL65/L80S/L60S Battery Pack. Alternatively, you can attach an AC- DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor to operate the camcorder on AC power supply. For deta
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Chapter 1 Overview c Viewfinder front-to-back positioning l LIGHT (video light) connector (2-pin, lever female) To adjust the viewfinder position in the front-to- A video light with a maximum power back direction, loosen this lever and the LOCK consumption of 50 W, such as the Anton Bauer knob. After adjustment, retighten this lever and Ultralight 2 or equivalent can be connected (see the LOCK knob. page 45). d Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring m Lens cable clamp Loosen this ring to
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Chapter 1 Overview s Lens mount cap FILTER selector ND filter Remove by pushing up the lens locking lever. setting 1 When no lens is mounted, keep this cap fitted for 2 / ND (attenuates light to 4 protection from dust. 1 approximately / ) 4 1 3 / ND (attenuates light to 16 Operating and Connectors Section 1 approximately / ) 16 1 4 / ND (attenuates light to 64 Front 1 approximately / ) 64 You can change a MAINTENANCE menu setting so that different white balance settings can be stored for d
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Chapter 1 Overview f MIC (microphone) LEVEL control c ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob Adjusts the input level of audio channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 (see page 57). Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the built-in speaker or optional earphones. When the knob is turned to the Right side (near the front) minimum position, no sound can be heard. However, if MAINTENANCE >Audio >Min Alarm Volume in the setup menu is set to [Set], the alarm tone is audible even when th
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Chapter 1 Overview f ASSIGN. (assignable) 0 switch settings in memory A or memory B. You can assign the desired function to this switch 1) B (ATW ): When this switch is set to B and on OPERATION >Assignable SW in the setup OPERATION >White Setting >White menu (see page 130). Switch is set to [ATW] in the setup Off is assigned to this switch when the camcorder menu, ATW is activated. is shipped from the factory. You can use the AUTO W/B BAL switch This is a momentary type switch. Each
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Chapter 1 Overview CANCEL/PRST: Pushing this switch up to this Right side (near the rear) position after a setting is changed in the setup menu displays the message to confirm whether the previous settings are cancelled. Pushing this switch up to this position again cancels the previous settings. Pushing this switch up to this position before a setting is changed in the setup menu or after a setting change is cancelled in the setup menu displays the message to confirm whether the setti
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Chapter 1 Overview c WARNING indicator clip (or the first frame of the current clip when no preceding clips exist). Lights up or flashes when an abnormality occurs (see page 147). k STOP button d ACCESS lamp Press this button to stop playback. Lights up when data is written to or read from the l NEXT button recording media. This jumps to the first frame of the next clip. e Protection cover of the audio control If you press this together with the F FWD button, section the jump is to the firs
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Chapter 1 Overview Thumbnail screen operations section and audio Settings of switches To reset control section a) DISPLAY switch: User bits data to 00 00 00 U-BIT 00 PRESET/REGEN/ CLOCK switch: PRESET F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch: SET a) Of the timecode bits for every frame recorded on the media, those bits which can be used to record useful information for the user such as scene number, shooting place, etc. For details, see “Setting the Time Data” (page 59). This button returns to the previ
