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SOLID-STATE MEMORY CAMCORDER PMW-500
SOLID-STATE MEMORY CAMCORDER
PMW-500
The supplied CD-ROM includes operation manuals for the PMW-500 Solid-State
Memory Camcorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese
versions) in PDF format.
For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM” on page 14.
Sony Corporation
PMW-500 Printed in Japan
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
(SYM) 2011.03 32
4-260-128-03 (1) Printed on recycled paper. © 2010 1st Edition (Revised 2)
4260128030
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moisture, does not operate normally, or WARNING has been dropped. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. electric shock, do not In order to use this product safely, avoid expose this apparatus to prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels. rain or moisture. For the customers in the U.S.A. To avoid electrical shock, This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig
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Sony Customer Information Service Center www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery Declaration of Conformity contains perchlorate. Trade Name : SONY For the customers in Taiwan only Model : PMW-500 Responsible party : Sony Electronics Inc. Address : 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followi
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La conformité à cette directive implique la Um dieses Produkt sicher zu verwenden, conformité aux normes européennes vermeiden Sie längeres Hören bei sehr suivantes : hohen Schalldruckpegeln. � EN55103-1 : Interférences Für Kunden in Europa électromagnétiques (émission) Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE- � EN55103-2 : Sensibilité Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die EMV- électromagnétique (immunité) Richtlinie der EG-Kommission. Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans Angewandte Normen: les enviro
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T Table of Contents able of Contents Foreword .................................................................................................... 11 Before Use....................................................................................... 11 Mode Indications in This Manual ............................................................ 11 Chapter 1 : Overview Features ...................................................................................................... 12 Using the CD-ROM
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Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System) ..................................................................................... 45 Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment....................................... 47 Tripod Mounting ....................................................................................... 48 Connecting a Video Light ......................................................................... 49 Using the Shoulder Strap ..........................
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Formatting (Initializing) SxS Memory Cards ................................. 70 If You Load a Memory Card Formatted in the Different Recording Mode from the Mode Selected on the Camcorder.................... 71 Checking the Remaining Recording Time...................................... 71 Restoring SxS Memory Cards......................................................... 72 Handling USB Flash Drives ...................................................................... 73 Formatting (Initializi
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Protecting Clips............................................................................. 102 Copying Clips ............................................................................... 102 Deleting Clips................................................................................ 103 Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen.................................... 104 Displaying the Essence Mark Thumbnail Screen ......................... 105 Adding and Deleting Shot Marks.....................
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Loading Lens Files Automatically................................................ 165 Saving and Loading User Files ............................................................... 165 Saving User Files .......................................................................... 165 Loading Setting Data..................................................................... 166 Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors .........................................................
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Chart of Optional Components and Accessories .................................. 191 About i.LINK ........................................................................................... 192 MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License .............................................. 193 MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License............................................... 193 About Bitmap Fonts ................................................................................ 193 About OpenSSL ..........
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Foreword Mode Indications in This Manual Some functions and information are available Before Use only when this camcorder is in a specific operating mode. This manual indicates those After purchasing the PMW-500 Solid-State modes by using the following marks. When these Memory Camcorder, before operating, it is marks appear, the associated function or necessary to set the area of use. information is available only in that mode. (Unless this setting is made, the camcorder will HD not ope
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Chapter 1 Overview Chapter1 Overview For recording in FAT mode, it offers a choice of bit rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 25 Mbps Features (SP mode). For recording in UDF mode, it offers a choice of bit rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 50 Mbps (HD422 mode). By utilizing an efficient compression format, the camcorder records high-quality HD images for 2 / -inch full-HD “PowerHAD FX” CCDs long recording time of approx. 60 minutes at 50 3 2 Mbps (HD422 mode) or approx. 90 minutes at 3
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Chapter 1 Overview � 3.5-inch high-resolution color LCD monitor When the CBK-HD02 is installed, you can also � Remote control connect the HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor 1) When the optional CBK-HD02 SDI/Composite Input instead of the camera adaptor. This allows you to and 50-pin Interface is installed convert this camcorder’s HDSDI output to a MPEG HD transport stream. Recording data to USB flash drives and reading data from USB flash drives (UDF mode) You can connect USB flash drives to the e
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Chapter 1 Overview Using the CD-ROM Reading the CD-ROM Manuals Two CD-ROMs are supplied with the camcorder. Preparations The following program must be installed on your The CD-ROM labeled “Manuals for Solid-State computer in order to read the documents Memory Camcorder” contains the PDF files of contained on the CD-ROM. OPERATION MANUAL and SUPPLEMENT Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher for the camcorder (English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese). Memo If Adobe Read
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Chapter 1 Overview c DC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) Locations and Functions To operate the camcorder from an AC power of Parts and Controls supply, connect an optional DC power cord to this terminal and then connect the cord to the DC output terminal of the BC-L70, BC-L160, or another battery charger. Power Supply d DC OUT 12V (DC power output) connector (4-pin, female) Adaptor connector (see page 15) Supplies power for an optional WRR-860C/861/ 862 UHF Synthesi
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Chapter 1 Overview Note Accessory Attachments Do not connect viewfinders to both connectors at the same time. g Lens mount securing rubber After locking the lens in position using the lens locking lever, fit this rubber over the lower of the two projections. This fixes the lens mount, preventing it from coming loose. h Viewfinder front-to-back positioning knob (LOCK knob) Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of the viewfinder (see page 37). i Fitting for optional micropho
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Chapter 1 Overview For details, see “Setting the Electronic Shutter” p Lens mount (special bayonet mount) (page 57). Attach the lens. Consult a Sony service representative for c FILTER selector information about available lenses. Switches between four ND filters built into this camcorder. q Lens locking lever When this selector is used, the new setting After inserting the lens in the lens mount, rotate appears on the viewfinder screen for about three the lens mount ring with this lever to
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Chapter 1 Overview white balance setting returns to the original b COLOR TEMP. (color temperature) setting. button If you push the switch to the BLACK side once Press to light the button and change the color more during the automatic black balance temperature for shooting (factory default setting). adjustment, the adjustment is cancelled and the You can use this as an assignable switch (see black balance setting returns to the original page 155). setting. c ALARM (alarm tone volume f M
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Chapter 1 Overview a) By connecting stereo headphones to the EARPHONE AUTO W/B BAL switch (see page 17) on jack, you can hear the audio in stereo. (Under the WHITE side, to automatically adjust the MAINTENANCE >Audio in the setup menu, white balance, and save the adjustment Headphone Out must be set to STEREO.) settings in memory A or memory B. 1) B (ATW ): When this switch is set to B and f ASSIGN. (assignable) 0 switch OPERATION >White Setting >White You can assign the desired functio
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Chapter 1 Overview Use the switch in the following way when the Right side (near the rear) menu is displayed. CANCEL/PRST: Pushing this switch up to this 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 t
