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Sony Corporation
SRW-9000
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4-160-062-05 (1)
Printed on recycled paper.
Printed in Japan
2012.01 32
© 2009
HD CAMCORDER
SRW-9000
HD-SDI EXPANSION BOARD
HKSR-9001
PICTURE CACHE BOARD
HKSR-9002
FILTER SERVO UNIT
HKSR-9004
OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 4)

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  • Page 1 HD CAMCORDER SRW-9000 HD-SDI EXPANSION BOARD HKSR-9001 PICTURE CACHE BOARD HKSR-9002 FILTER SERVO UNIT HKSR-9004 Sony Corporation OPERATION MANUAL [English] SRW-9000 Printed in Japan 1st Edition (Revised 4) (SY) 2012.01 32 4-160-062-05 (1) Printed on recycled paper. © 2009...
  • Page 2 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio). cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this determined by turning the equipment off and SRW-9000/HD Camcorder is in compliance on, the user is encouraged to try to correct...
  • Page 3 Por medio de la presente Sony Corporation declara que el SRW-9000/HD Camcorder cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Para mayor información, por favor consulte el siguiente URL: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/ Hierbij verklaart Sony Corporation dat het toestel SRW-9000/HD Camcorder in Sony Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento...
  • Page 4 évitez l’écoute prolongée à des pressions sonores excessives. Pour les clients au Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est The manufacturer of this product is Sony conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
  • Page 5 Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, veuillez consulter l’URL suivante: http:// z.B. Fernsehstudio). www.compliance.sony.de/ Hiermit erklärt Sony Corporation, dass sich Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony das Gerät SRW-9000/HD Camcorder in Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden 108-0075 Japon.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features ...................... 11 Example System Configuration..............13 Locations and Functions of Parts ............. 15 Front Panel ..................15 Left Side ..................16 Right Side..................17 Display/Menu Operations Section ..........18 Rear Panel ..................19 Upper Panel..................
  • Page 7 Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments and Settings Selecting the Basic Operation Mode ............40 Overview of the Basic Operation Modes ........40 Switching between the Basic Operation Modes......40 Basic Settings with the Subdisplay............41 Basic Operations in the Subdisplay..........41 Shutter Settings ................
  • Page 8 Selecting the Gamma ................. 73 Using the Standard Gamma ............73 Using HyperGamma................ 73 Using S-LOG .................. 74 Using User Gamma ................. 75 Inverting the Camera Picture..............76 Display Settings ..................76 Detailed Video Format Settings..............77 Setting the Video Format in the Camera Menu ......77 Setting the Video Format in the VTR Menu........
  • Page 9 Chapter 6 SR Motion (With HKSR-9002 Installed) Overview ..................... 99 Overview of SR Motion Recording/Playback......... 99 Operation Flow................101 Target Frame Frequencies and Signal Formats......101 Select FPS Function................. 106 Relation Between the Number of Frames Shot and the Number of Playback Frames (Outline of Select FPS).......
  • Page 10 Chapter 8 Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data File Configuration..................185 List of Items Stored in Files ..............187 File Operations..................189 Using a “Memory Stick”............... 189 Storage and Retrieval of the Operator File ........190 Registration and Retrieval of Lens Files........190 Storage and Retrieval of the Scene Files........

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Overview

    • 1080 × 1920 (progressive) formats: 23.98PsF/24PsF/25PsF/29.97PsF/50P/59.94P • 1080 × 1920 (interlaced) formats: 50i/59.94i The SRW-9000 is an HDCAM SR format integrated camcorder. RGB 4:4:4 shooting and recording It combines the high quality and high Because of its high compatibility with computer...

  • Page 12: Hksr

    (indication in degrees possible), gain and color by changing the frame frequency during temperature settings (selection of Tungsten and recording (Ramp function). Daylight possible), timecode and tape remaining 1) SR Motion is a trademark of Sony Corporation. checks, control of character display, and Features...

  • Page 13: Example System Configuration

    assignment of functions to the assignable buttons/ Example System switch. Per-channel audio level adjustments Configuration You can check peaks and adjust audio playback and recording levels independently on all 12 audio channels. The figure below shows a camera system configured around this unit. In this manual, figures and explanations assume that you are using the optional HDVF-C30WR HD Electronic Viewfinder.
  • Page 14 Remote control devices Name/purpose Magnification Part No. Eyepiece (low –3.6D to A-8262-538-A Name Model1 name magnification) –0.8D Remote Control Unit RM-B150/B750 Eyepiece –3.6D to A-8267-737-A Video and audio output devices (aberration +0.4D compensation) Purpose Name Eyepiece (×3 –2.4D to A-8314-798-A HD video output HD video monitor magnification)

  • Page 15: Locations And Functions Of Parts

    Filter selector (outer knob) settings and optical Locations and Functions CC (color conversion) filter selection of Parts Setting knob CC filter selection 3200K 4300K 5600K 6300K Front Panel ND 0.3 ( Filter selector (inner knob) settings and ND filter selection Setting knob ND filter selection CLEAR...

  • Page 16: Left Side

    g Lens mount e Power ON (])/OFF (1) switch and indicator Attach the lens. When no lens is mounted, keep the lens mount cap fitted for protection from dust. Push the switch to the ON side to power the unit on (the indicator lights).

  • Page 17: Right Side

    c LOCK switch Right Side When slid to the right, locks the operation buttons on the right-side panel. If you wish, you can set this switch so that it locks all buttons except the RUN button. Make this setting on the <SUBDISPLAY 2> page (see page 121) of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu.

  • Page 18: Display/Menu Operations Section

    h Riser plate/focus reference mark (φ) state. When the Camera menu is not displayed, you can press this button to display information This is a plate for attaching movie accessories. It about the status of the unit in the subdisplay and has a mark to show the focus standard position.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Setup >OTHERS (MAIN) >TC OUT in the VTR Rear Panel menu (see page 173). f TEST OUT connector (BNC type) Outputs an analog signal selected in the Camera menu (see page 56). g DC OUT (DC power output) connector (4-pin, male) Supplies 12 V DC power.

  • Page 20: Upper Panel

    c Assistant panel attachment screws recorded. Connect an external device to increase the number of audio input channels, or to Attach the optional AP-1 Assistant Panel or the synchronize this unit to the output of an HD CAC-12 Microphone Holder. device.

  • Page 21: Light Switch

    VIDEO button: Displays the VIDEO Setup When the KEY INHI item in the SYSTEM Setup menu. The menu allows you to perform menu is set to MAP, the operation buttons follow Camera menu operations (see page 123). the settings of the LOCAL KEYMAP item. AUDIO button: Displays the AUDIO Setup d LIGHT switch menu (see page 175).
  • Page 22 Name Pressed alone Pressed with FUNC button STOP button Stops tape transport. Puts the unit into standby off mode. Pressing this button while in standby on mode resets the still timer (see page 181). Pressing the button while in standby off mode puts the unit into standby on mode.
  • Page 23 Name Pressed alone Pressed with FUNC button REC button and indicator Pressing PLAY button with this Temporarily memorizes the time data of the button held down starts recording. current position (Mark In). Mark In data is (The indicator lights during displayed in the format “IN: xx:xx:xx:xx”...
  • Page 24 Name Pressed alone Pressed with FUNC button PAUSE button and Pauses tape transport. (The Cues up a time data position specified with indicator indicator flashes during pause.) To FUNC+REC buttons or SYSTEM Setup resume tape transport, press the >EDIT >IN POINT in the VTR menu and button again.

  • Page 25: Display

    KEY INHI: The KEY INHI switch is set to ON. REC INHI: The cassette is record inhibited. SRW-9000(E): Model name display. “E” shows that an enhanced processor is installed, which allows recording in RGB 4:4:4 or 4:4:4 HQ 12bit format and using S-LOG gamma.
  • Page 26 side) the time data of the current position and the When the battery pack is almost exhausted, the LTC and/or VITC indicators light to indicate the voltage indication and the tally indicator flash, item(s) set to something other than “NO Delay”. and a warning tone sounds intermittently.

  • Page 27: Assistant Panel (Optional)

    See Chapter 6 “SR Motion (With HKSR-9002 Installed)” (page 99) for more information about the SR Motion function. AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional) By connecting the cable to the CTRL (CAM) connector, you can operate the unit remotely. You can also connect the AP-1 Assistant Panel to the unit’s left-side panel.

  • Page 28: Chapter 2 Preparations

    Supply power by connecting it directly to a DC power source or by using a battery pack or AC adaptor. Note For safety, use only the Sony products listed below. • BP-GL95 Lithium-ion Battery Pack 1Battery pack • AC-DN2B/DN10 AC Adaptor 2Align these lines.

  • Page 29: Using Ac Power

    • Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the DC power cord before the power goes off. Checking the Power and Voltage To check the type of power being used A battery mark appears in the lower left of the control panel display when power is being supplied from the battery attachment section.

  • Page 30: Mounting The Lens

    You can use BATTERY (see page 184) of the Mounting the Lens SYSTEM Setup menu to set the battery voltage threshold values that trigger the END and Near END warnings. You can check the power voltage in the subdisplay, in the viewfinder, and on an external monitor.
  • Page 31 Holding the lens in place, push the lens locking lever down to lock the lens. Caution If the lens is not firmly locked, it may come off while the camcorder is being used. This could cause About three meters (10 ft) a serious accident.

  • Page 32: Attaching The Viewfinder

    Stopper Attaching the Viewfinder Caution When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the unit with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire. For details on handling the viewfinder, refer to the Set the viewfinder to the most manual for the viewfinder.

  • Page 33: Connecting Audio Input

    To connect a microphone Connecting Audio Input Mount the microphone in the microphone holder, connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector, and set the corresponding input selection switch to “MIC” or “MIC +48V”. Using a Microphone You can attach a microphone to the viewfinder (when the viewfinder has a microphone holder), to the top panel of the main unit, or to the handle.

  • Page 34: Connecting An Audio Multiplexer (Mux) To The Aux In Connector (When Using The Hksr-9001)

    1 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector 2 From audio equipment 3 Input selection switches HDSDI HDSDI input output Connecting an Audio Multiplexer (MUX) to the AUX IN Connector Audio input (When Using the HKSR-9001) a) 75 Ω coaxial cable b) The HD SDI MON2 connector and the HD You can multiplex audio signals into HDSDI SDI MON1 connector on the side panel can...

  • Page 35: Mounting On A Tripod

    Mounting on a Tripod Two tripod receptacles (for " camera screws) are provided on the riser plate at the bottom of the HDSDI unit. output HDSDI Audio input input HDSDI signal generator, VTR Tripod receptacles ( ") a) 75 Ω coaxial cable Notes •...

  • Page 36: Attaching The Control Panel

    To detach the control panel Attaching the Control Hold down the lock release button and detach the control panel by sliding it out. Panel The supplied control panel is used for tape and VTR menu operations. You can attach it to the top panel of this unit.
  • Page 37 Holder attachment screws Cable holder To use the cable holder of the AP-1 Assistant Attach the control panel. Panel Connect the cable of the control panel to When you are using the optional AP-1 Assistant the CTRL (VTR) connector, and store Panel, you can attach a cable holder to the AP-1 the excess length of the cable in the attachment hook base, and use the cable holder to...

  • Page 38: Attaching The Ap-1 Assistant Panel (Optional)

    AP-1 Attaching the AP-1 Assistant Panel (Optional) The optional AP-1 Assistant Panel provides the same functions as the controls on the right-side panel of the unit. You can attach the assistant panel to the left side of the unit. Remove the microphone holder Connect the cable of the AP-1 to the attachment screws, and use the screws CTRL (CAM) connector, gather up the...

  • Page 39: Setting The Built-In Clock

    Setting the Built-in Clock When using the camera for the first time, set the built-in clock to the local time, using the <DATE> page of the MAINTENANCE menu in Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to the Camera menu. scroll the page and move the cursor to The Camera menu appears in the subdisplay, in <DATE>.

  • Page 40: Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments And Settings

    Basic Adjustments and Settings Chapter USER menu, and the only file data that can be Selecting the Basic reset to factory defaults is the data in that file. • The only operation that can be carried out with Operation Mode lens files is loading a lens file by specifying its number.

  • Page 41: Basic Settings With The Subdisplay

    <BASE SETTING> page of the MAINTENANCE Basic Settings with the menu Subdisplay On the unit, you can easily make basic settings for the camera module by using the subdisplay located on the side of the unit or the optional AP- 1 Assistant Panel connected via the CTRL (CAM) connector.

  • Page 42: Shutter Settings

    AP-1 Assistant Panel Cursor (flashing) Question mark CANCEL/STATUS button VF MENU/ DISPLAY button MENU SEL/ ENTER dial LOCK switch On a page with two or more setting items, pressing the SET button moves the cursor to the next item. Press Cursor Turn PAGE button...
  • Page 43 The speed value for a given shutter angle For details, consult a Sony representative. varies depending on the selected video format and frame rate. Shutter settings page...
  • Page 44 Move the cursor to the left of the frame <SHUTTER ASSIGN> page rate (4 in the figure). Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select the desired frame rate (number of frames to shoot). To use a compensation mode When the optional HKSR-9002 is installed, you can compensate for changes in the video level that occur when the frame rate (number of frames to shoot) is changed.

  • Page 45: Using The Ramp Function

    registered values, you can operate more quickly Figure Setting item Setting value by deleting it. number You can leave up to seven of the STEP numbers Starting FPS S23.98PsF/S24PsF: 1 to (numbers 2 to 8) unregistered. value PRESET S25PsF: 1 to 25 Ending FPS Resets all step shutter values to the factory S29.97PsF/S30PsF: 1 to...

  • Page 46: Selecting The Video Formats

    • The values of the setting items (2 to 6) cannot be changed. • FPS cannot be controlled from this unit or a remote control unit. • The subdisplay page cannot be switched to another Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial until the page.

  • Page 47: Displaying The Filter Status

    3: The selected CC filter is displayed. <FORMAT MEMORY> page 4: Displays the color temperature corresponding to the filter selected at 3. When the optional HKSR-9004 is installed, ND and CC filters can be switched on this page. Selecting Gain, Color Temperature, and White Balance Values Move the cursor to the item you want to select,...
  • Page 48 Note that the video output value with respect to Setting Value this input will vary depending on the selected Preset value (3200K) gamma. The value stored in memory A Dynamic ranges are displayed as percentage The value stored in memory B values.

  • Page 49: Selecting A Lens File

    In addition, defining the output for 20% input with ITU- R709 so that it becomes the reference code for Cineon curve allows high compatibility. The first line shows the operating status of the Selecting a Lens File VTR module (REC PAUSE, REC, F.FWD, REW, PLAY, STOP, etc).

  • Page 50: Setting The Timecode Generator Value To Xx:00:00:00

    Indication Meaning Setting Operation of the fans UBG 00 00 00 00 User bit data of the timecode AUTO1 (default) The fans are controlled generator automatically according to the CTL -0:00:00:00 Data of the CTL counter unit’s internal temperature. T*R 00:00:00:00 Timecode cannot be read with During recording, they are the LTC reader.

  • Page 51: Character Data On And Off

    Switch Function Character Data On and Off STOP PLAY You can enable and disable the superimposition of character data onto the camera picture for F.FWD selected output destinations. OFF (no function) Character data page OFF (no function) a) ND is assigned when the optional HKSR-9004 is installed b) CC is assigned when the optional HKSR-9004 is installed...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Subdisplay

    Menu indication Function Assignable buttons 7 and 8 setting page Switch the setting for the CACHE REC Cache Rec function. Each press of the button switches the setting in the following order; 25% t 50% t 75% You can assign the functions of buttons 7 and 8 on t 100% t Quick Rec t the first and second lines, respectively.

  • Page 53: Selecting Pages To Display In The Subdisplay

    To select pages with a menu operation Selecting Pages to Display in the Subdisplay Use the <SUBDISPLAY 2> page of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu. Use the setup mode of the subdisplay or the For details on how to operate the Camera menu, see OPERATION menu of the Camera menu.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Black Balance

    If the error message continues to appear after Adjusting the Black several attempts, the unit requires internal inspection. Balance To obtain consistently high picture quality, you need to adjust the black balance. After turning the unit on, wait for a minute and then adjust the black balance before making any other picture adjustments.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The White Balance (In Custom Mode)

    A rectangle centered in the screen. Adjusting the White The length of the sides must be at least 70% of the height and width of Balance (in Custom the screen. Mode) When adjusting the white balance, select a white balance memory bank. The filter is fixed to CC:A (3200K) when the preset memory is selected.

  • Page 56: Setting The Camera Outputs

    the maximum setting value. If the FPS value is set to a Setting the Camera value lower than of the maximum setting value, the error message “AWB: LOW FPS” appears and the Outputs automatic adjustment is not performed. Example: The maximum FPS value for shooting at S23.98PsF is 24.

  • Page 57: Setting The Monitor Picture

    <PB/MON LUT> page Setting Output VBS signals (default) HD-Y HD-Y signals FRAME One pulse per frame Example 1: SHUTTER OFF 1 frame Exposure Exposure exposure Frame pulse To apply monitor LUT to the monitor picture Example 2: SHUTTER ON, shutter angle 180º When MLUT/PBMIX is set to MLUT, the 1 frame monitor LUT (ITU-R709) appropriate for...
  • Page 58 Setting Function Setting Content AUTO Normally, the camera picture is output. DIRECTION CAM The playback picture When the unit enters playback mode is gradually mixed (PLAY, FF, REW, or REC REVIEW), into the camera image the playback picture is automatically (default).

  • Page 59: Outputting Color Bars

    Item Setting Content Item Function RIGHT With HOR, the H POS For setting the horizontal POSITION playback picture is position of the indication in the displayed on the range of 0 to 99 (0 is the right and the leftmost.) camera image on V POS For setting the vertical position...

  • Page 60: Outputting Rec Trigger Signals

    Item Selectable color-bar formats <OTHERS 1> page SD-BAR SMPTE, EIA, FULL (EBU), 95%, NTSC100% (PAL100%) Note The color bar signal is not output with the video output from the VF, HD SDI MON1, HD SDI MON2, and REMOTE connectors if the monitor LUT (R709) is selected for MLUT/PBMIX of the respective output on the <PB/MON LUT>...

  • Page 61: Viewing Settings And Indications In The Viewfinder

    Viewfinder display Viewing Settings and Indications in the Viewfinder Control panel display In addition to the video, the viewfinder can display text and messages showing the settings and operating status of the unit. The same information can be displayed on the monitors connected to the HD SDI MON1 and HD SDI MON2 connectors.

  • Page 62: Tape Remaining

    e Battery indication l Shutter Indicates the input power voltage. Displays the shutter setting as a shutter angle or The indication begins to flash if the voltage speed. For a shutter angle, is displayed at the decreases to the NEAR END value specified on left.

  • Page 63: Viewing The Abnormal Display

    Item Setting <VF DISPLAY> page MESSAG Select the type of messages to be displayed in the message area qh. ALL: Display all messages AT: Display auto setup information and higher WRN: Display warning messages and higher OFF: Display warning messages of the highest level only C TEMP Set to ON to display the color...

  • Page 64: Viewing The Function (Format/Switch Function)/System (System Settings/Filter Assign) Display

    FUNCTION 2 screen Specify the standard setting in the [NORMAL] column. When an item is set to select ON in the [IND] column, and the setting is other than the setting specified in the [NORMAL] column, that condition is indicated in the ABNORMAL<‘!’> screen.

  • Page 65: Specifying And Displaying Markers

    <CHAR/MARK MIX> page Specifying and Displaying Markers The display of markers (MARKER) is set to ON for all outputs when the unit is shipped from the You can display various markers, such as the factory. center marker and safety zone marker, on the Item Setting viewfinder and monitor screens.

  • Page 66: Making Viewfinder Detail Adjustments

    <VF/HD-Y DETAIL> page Item Setting CENTER Set to ON to display the center marker and select the type of the center marker. 1: Entire cross 2: Entire cross with a hole 3: Center 4: Center with a hole SAFETY Set to ON to display the safety zone marker and specify the range (80%, 90%, 92.5%, or 95%).

  • Page 67: Specifying And Displaying Cursors

    <ZEBRA> page Example: Box cursor Activating/deactivating cursor display on each output Item Function The <CHAR/MARK MIX> page of the Camera Turn the zebra pattern in the >USER (OPERATION) menu allows you to viewfinder on and off. activate and deactivate the display of cursors on Turn the zebra pattern on the MONITOR each output.

  • Page 68: Checking The Power Supply Voltage

    Item Indication <MARKER SETTING> page NEAR END Displays the NEAR END value of the power supply selected with DCIN TYPE. Displays the END value of the power supply selected with DCIN TYPE. The only items that can be changed on this page are the two TYPE items (BATT TYPE and DCIN TYPE), which specify the type of battery or power supply to check.

  • Page 69: Detailed Function Settings

    Setting page for assignable button 1 Detailed Function Settings You can use the <SW ASSIGN 1> and <SW ASSIGN 2> pages of the Camera >USER (OPERATION) menu to assign functions to the assignable buttons/switch, in the same way that The setting pages for buttons 2, 3, 5 to 8, N and C you assign functions using the subdisplay.

  • Page 70: Setting The Gain

    S/N. If you want to prioritize the S/N, configure Setting the Gain the gain setting so that the dynamic range is 460%. If the gain of the video amplifier of the unit is to be switched using the gain switch of the RM- B150 Remote Control Unit, the gain values for the corresponding switch positions must be specified in advance.

  • Page 71: Detailed Shutter Settings

    page (see page 132) of the Camera >USER Detailed Shutter (OPERATION) menu. ADD: After a Continuous mode operation to Settings specify a shutter value in the [deg] field, you can use ADD to register that value as a new shutter step. If eight shutter step values have been already registered, “STEPS FULL”...

  • Page 72: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    • In angle compensation mode, the shutter is Restoring Factory automatically switched to ON. Default Settings GAIN (gain compensation mode): When the frame rate is changed, the video level is held constant by automatically adjusting the electrical gain. The shutter angle is held constant.

  • Page 73: Selecting The Gamma

    Using the Standard Gamma Selecting the Gamma Standard gamma provides video gamma curves intended mainly for the creation of broadcast content. It is used in combination with the Knee function, which adjusts the dynamic range of high-luminance areas. In addition to the built-in standard gamma and When STANDARD is selected on the first line of HyperGamma curves, you can create and use TABLE on the <GAMMA>...

  • Page 74: Using S-Log

    TABLE on the <GAMMA> page, the second line shown in the “Video output with 18% indicates S-LOG (Sony Log). Sony Log (called “S-Log” below) is a gamma gray card” column of the “Available function optimized for CCD cameras. It was Hyper Gamma choices”...

  • Page 75: Using User Gamma

    When the unit is shipped from the factory, it is set up to use a user gamma table initialized to HG8009G33. 1) CvpFileEditor is a trademark of Sony Corporation. To select a user gamma table To use a gamma table you have created, load it into the unit.

  • Page 76: Inverting The Camera Picture

    Inverting the Camera Display Settings Picture The image-inversion function allows you to The display of the control panel displays VTR cancel the image inversion phenomena that menus and information such as audio levels, occurs when a cine-lens converter is used. warnings, operating status indications, time data, Use the <OTHERS 1>...

  • Page 77: Detailed Video Format Settings

    <OUTPUT FORMAT> page Detailed Video Format Settings On this unit, you can select the video formats listed in the following table. Frame rate Signal format Bit length 23.98PsF YCbCr 4:2:2 CURRENT RGB 4:4:4 10 or 12 Display the current format. 24PsF YCbCr 4:2:2 SCAN...

  • Page 78: Setting The Video Format In The Vtr Menu

    Submenu window Setting the Video Format in the VTR Menu Use FORMAT or OTHERS in the SYSTEM Setup menu to select the system signal format. Notes • The tape formats supported by this unit may differ from those supported by other VTRs. Before selecting the tape format, be sure to read “About Recording/Playback Formats”...

  • Page 79: Relation Between Playback And Recording Signals And Video Monitor Output Signals

    The format list screen appears. To set with OTHERS A bar appears for formats that cannot be used. A yellow check mark appears for formats that can be used, and the current Press the menu selection button format flashes. “SYSTEM” on the control panel. Move the cursor to the format you want The SYSTEM Setup menu appears.
  • Page 80 Recording/playback HD monitor SD monitor signal Output Output 1080/4:2:2 23.98PsF 1080/4:2:2 23.98PsF 525/59.94i 24PsF 625/50i 24PsF 25PsF 25PsF 625/50i 29.97PsF 29.97PsF 525/59.94i 625/50i 59.94i 59.94i 525/59.94i 625/50i 59.94P 525/59.94i 59.94i 1080/4:4:4SQ 23.98PsF 23.98PsF 525/59.94i 1080/4:4:4HQ 24PsF 24PsF 625/50i 1080/4:4:4HQ 12bit 25PsF 25PsF 625/50i...

  • Page 81: Power Saving Mode

    2 Turn the AUX IN input circuits off by Power Saving Mode making the following settings: - On the <GENLOCK> page of the Camera >MAINTENANCE menu, set REFERENCE to something other than AUX IN: - Set audio input to something other than SDI: - Set TC REGEN SRC to something other than AUX IN.

  • Page 82: Chapter 4 Recording/Playback

    If the Note reels will not move, there is no slack to adjust. Use this unit or Sony SRW series video cassette recorder to rewind tapes. Do not use cassettes which have been rewound by other units or by rewinders.

  • Page 83: Preventing Accidental Erasure

    Note Recording When you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, take out the cassette to protect the tape and turn off the power. Preventing Accidental Erasure Before recording, it is necessary to set the The following procedure prevents cassettes from following items.
  • Page 84 Submenu window Select FORMAT LIST, and then press the SELECT/ENTER dial. Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to The Format List screen appears. select a sub-item in the submenu window, and then press the dial. A setting window appears. Setting window A bar appears for formats that cannot be used.

  • Page 85: Making Audio Signal Settings

    OFF: Do not record audio signals (silent) Making Audio Signal Settings ALL MODE Specify whether to assign signals to each Use the VTR >AUDIO Setup menu to make track at one time. settings related to audio signals. USER: Select the signal to record to each To display the AUDIO Setup menu track individually.

  • Page 86: Setting Recording Audio Levels

    Select LR if you want to output the channel from both sides. Repeat step 1 to select other channels and step 2 to make L/R settings for those channels. When you are finished, turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to select END, and press the dial.

  • Page 87: Making Timecode And User Bits Settings

    UNI is shown for channels whose recording To select the type of time data to display levels have not been changed. Use the TIMER SEL item. Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to select UNI/VAL, and press the dial. If you do not need to change the recording level, set the recording level of the channel selected in steps 1 and 2 to UNI and proceed to step 5.
  • Page 88 Menu item Timecode To record timecode REGENE You can use either of the following methods to MODE SOURCE record timecode. Timecode in AUX V • Initialize the internal timecode generator with synchronization with an arbitrary initial value, and record the output the VITC timecode of of the timecode generator.
  • Page 89 Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to To set the user bit value, proceed as described in “To preset an arbitrary initial timecode value”. As move the cursor to SET, then press the with timecode, all digits in user bit values can be dial.

  • Page 90: Shooting

    For details, see “Assigning Functions to Shooting Assignable Buttons/Switch” (page 51). During recording, the REC indicator lights in the viewfinder. Perform zooming and focus control, if necessary. To stop recording, press the RUN button again or press the STOP button on the control panel.
  • Page 91 partially recorded, you can obtain a continuous recording by following the procedure below. The EOS SEARCH function also allows you to continue recording on a partially recorded tape. For details on VTR menu operations, see “VTR Menu Operations” (page 170). EOS SEARCH function The current tape position Looking in the viewfinder, press the...

  • Page 92: Playback - Checking The Recording

    To select time data to display during Playback – Checking the playback Recording Proceed as follows to select the type of time data to display during playback. Display the TC Setup menu (see page 87). You can view playback video by pressing the PLAY button.

  • Page 93: Checking The Last Three Seconds Of The Recording -Recording Review

    To automatically optimize the tracking Select “AUTO” in step 3 of the procedure for playback with manual tracking control. Step 4 and following are not necessary. When the tracking has been automatically optimized, the tracking control is not released even if the cassette is ejected or the system is powered off.

  • Page 94: Checking The Camera Picture On The Viewfinder And/Or Color Video Monitor

    To output VTR playback signals to the HD SDI For details, see “Setting the Camera Outputs” (page 56). MON1 and HD SDI MON2 connectors, and output the camera picture to the viewfinder and the TEST OUT connector On the <PB/MON LUT> page (see page 121) of the OPERATION menu, set MON to AUTO and set VF/VBS to CAM.

  • Page 95: Chapter 5 Memory Recording (With Hksr-9002 Installed)

    Memory Recording (With HKSR-9002 Installed) Chapter You can use the memory on the optional HKSR- Timer Rec 9002 Picture Cache Board to perform the following kinds of recording while maintaining the high quality of the HDCAM-SR (1920 × 1080) format. •...

  • Page 96: Auto Timer Rec

    Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to Auto Timer Rec select the number of frames to record in one take. Note Start recording. In the SYSTEM Setup menu, set SELECT FPS to “OFF”. In Manual Timer Rec mode, “M” appears on the HOME screen before the number of lines In the SYSTEM Setup menu, set EDIT of the signal format.

  • Page 97: Cache Rec

    To check the amount of data in memory Cache Rec Press FUNC + HOME twice. The amount appears at the bottom of the display, together with information such as the time remaining until the start of the next recording (see page 101).
  • Page 98 Put this unit into standby on mode (the button is pressed. (The values shown are approximate and obtained when the frame mode in which the drum is rotating). frequency is 1080/59P.) To switch from standby off mode to standby on mode Status of this unit Recording start timing When the unit is in stop mode, press the...

  • Page 99: Chapter 6 Sr Motion (With Hksr-9002 Installed)

    SR Motion (With HKSR-9002 Installed) Chapter Overview of SR Motion Overview Recording/Playback SR Motion allows you to obtain motion effects by setting the number of frames at shooting time to a different value than the number of frames in the recorded material (number of frames at playback The SR Motion functions of HDCAM-SR allow time, target frame frequency).
  • Page 100 be used for editing or other postprocessing in Number of frames 1080/23.98PsF format. (Frames/second) Example of quick motion This example describes shooting at the system frame frequency of 23.98PsF, recording at 6 frames/second (FPS) and played back at the Slow motion system frame frequency of 23.98PsF, it is played back in quick motion at 24/6 = 4 times normal playback speed.

  • Page 101: Operation Flow

    0.4 times normal speed. But the timecode section recorded at normal speed, the playback advance by one second in the space of one timecode is continuous and no discontinuity second. Even if the slow-motion section follows a occurs. 1 second recorded S59P(23PsF) 60 frames in total Record at 60 fps...
  • Page 102 Menu Settings State of the unit Format SELECT System Format Reference TEST FORMAT frame indication signal SIGNAL FRAME frequency frame output (target (Hz) frequency (when VBS frame (Hz) is selected) frequency) 4:2:2 23.98 23/24 When set to 23.98 1080 S23PsF 23.98 525/59.94i “ON”...
  • Page 103 Menu Settings State of the unit Format SELECT System Format Reference TEST FORMAT frame indication signal SIGNAL FRAME frequency frame output (target (Hz) frequency (when VBS frame (Hz) is selected) frequency) 4:4:4 SQ 23.98 23/24 When set to 23.98 1080 S23PsF 23.98 525/59 “ON”...
  • Page 104 Menu Settings State of the unit Format SELECT System Format Reference TEST FORMAT frame indication signal SIGNAL FRAME frequency frame output (target (Hz) frequency (when VBS frame (Hz) is selected) frequency) 4:4:4 HQ 23.98 23/24 When set to 23.98 1080 S23PsF 23.98 525/59.94i “ON”...
  • Page 105 output is 525/60i and camera images are not output. Overview...

  • Page 106: Select Fps Function

    number of frames to extract during recording Select FPS Function provides motion effects with variable speeds (Ramp function). The number of frames recorded in one second is displayed in units of FPS (frames per second). It can be set at steps of 1 FPS within the following range.

  • Page 107: Using The Select Fps Function

    Format: S59P (23PsF) SELECT FPS = ON Number of frames shot: 50 FPS Shooting at 50 FPS Data transfer at 60P NV: Ineffective frame HKSR-9002 Store only effective frames in memory. Record only effective frames onto tape (record with continuous 24F timecode). Converted to 23.98PsF when SELECT FPS is set to “OFF”...
  • Page 108 Playback speed The S in S59P indicates that SR Motion is enabled (SELECT FPS is set to “ON”). The 59P indicates that FPS FORMAT is set to Number of frames (FPS) 59.94P. (23PsF) indicates that the target To confirm the new setting, press the frame frequency setting is 23.98PsF.
  • Page 109 2 Set the number of frames to be shot Start recording. During recording, (FPS value). change the FPS value as required. 3 Start recording. During recording, Stop recording. change the FPS value as required by Turning the SELECT/ENTER dial. While holding the FUNC button down, 4 Stop recording.

  • Page 110: Using The Ramp Function

    SELECT FPS: ON manually vary the speed within that range, and auto mode, in which you specify start and end FRAME SIGNAL (signal format) frames and a duration, and allow the unit to vary FORMAT (target 4:2:2 4:4:4 4:4:4 the speed automatically according to preset rules. (system frame (YCbCr)
  • Page 111 When the number of frames shot changes to that To vary the number of frames shot of the end point, the values of the ramp start automatically point and the ramp end point are exchanged. To stop the number of frames shot Operating mode: Auto (Linear), Auto (Inverse), changes or Auto (Even)
  • Page 112 Open a new file in a text editor. Enter two or more number of frames shot values. Enter each value on its own line. Save the file as a CSV file (file extension “.csv”) in the “Memory Stick” (located in /MSSONY/PRO/VTR/SRW9000). Note If you specify a folder other than the above folder, With the FUNC button held down,...

  • Page 113: Interval Frame Function

    (This is the lower limit when the upper Interval Frame Function limit was set with Manu Spd1. Otherwise it is the upper limit.) Press the HOME button to return to the HOME screen. With the FUNC button held down, Even when you use a camera that does not press the SELECT/ENTER dial twice.

  • Page 114: Relation Between The Number Of Frames Shot And The Frame Interval (Outline Of Interval Frame)

    Relation Between the Number of Frames Shot and the Frame interval (Outline of Interval Frame) To obtain the desired slow or quick motion effects using the Interval Frame function, you need to set the appropriate frame interval according to the number of frames shot. When the camera has shot the material in 24P format (at 24 FPS, or in other words at a system frequency of 24 frames), and you set the frame interval to 6FRM, then a frame is extracted once every 6th frame from the 24 frames of video signals shot by the camera.

  • Page 115: Using The Interval Frame Function

    (FPS), and the playback speed. SR Motion Recording SYSTEM : 23.98PsF SEL-FPS : 59.94P MODE : VTR SIGNAL : 6 FRM SRW-9000(E) OOOO PLAY LOCK MEMORY : 21 % LTC INTRP EXT-LK KEYINHI RECINHI 3 In the submenu window, select [SET].
  • Page 116 23 frames per second. You can also review SIGNAL : 6 FRM MEMORY : 41 % [ x 2.400 ] the recording by using simple playback SRW-9000(E) without checking the slow or quick motion OO1O KEYINHI effect. RECINHI For more information about simple playback, see “To perform simple playback without...

  • Page 117: Using The Ramp Function

    Formats available for Interval Frame Using the Ramp Function shooting The Ramp function allows you to achieve speed Note variations by changing the frame frequency (FRM) in Interval Frame recording. The 4:4:4 format is not available when the scan method There are two Ramp modes: manual mode, in is progressive and the target frame frequency is 50 Hz or higher.
  • Page 118 Select a file. SIGNAL O FRM MEMORY ( x 0.400 ) The curve saved in the selected file appears, RAMP EVEN 1-20 5s (95F on Tape) allowing you to check it. SRW-9000(E) KEYINHI RECINHI IN: --:--:--:-- 1080 LOCAL 13.0V REMAIN CH.COND...
  • Page 119 0 . 0 SIGNAL O FRM MEMORY ( x 0.400 ) RAMP USER SRW-9000(E) To vary the frame frequency manually KEYINHI RECINHI Set the frame frequency manually if you want to set upper and lower frame frequency limits. IN: --:--:--:--...
  • Page 120 SR Motion Recording SYSTEM 23.98PsF SEL-PPS 59.84P MODE 0 . 0 SIGNAL O FRM MEMORY ( x 0.400 ) RAMP MANUAL 1-30 SRW-9000(E) KEYINHI RECINHI IN: --:--:--:-- 1080 LOCAL 13.0V REMAIN CH.COND 559P (23PsF) - - - 15:07 With the FUNC button held down, press the SELECT/ENTER dial.

  • Page 121: Camera Menu Configuration

    Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Chapter Camera Menu Configuration The Camera menu enables various detailed settings of the camera. In addition to the subdisplay pages, the menus are displayed in the control panel display, on the viewfinder, and on an external monitor. The available menus are: USER menu This menu can include menu pages selected from among the OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE,...
  • Page 122 Menu page title USER menu No. Source menu/Page No. <OTHERS 1> (when the MAINTENANCE M13[M09] optional HKSR-9002 is installed) a) in Cine mode For the items on each page, see the corresponding source menu page in “Camera Menu List” (page 127).

  • Page 123: Basic Camera Menu Operations

    Control panel Basic Camera Menu SELECT/ENTER dial Operations BACK button HOME button For Camera menu operations, you can use the display/menu operations section on the right side of the main unit, the control panel, or the optional SYSTEM button FUNC button AP-1 Assistant Panel.

  • Page 124: Displaying Setting Pages

    However, the LOCK switches function TOP MENU screen independently. When you want to lock the operation section on the right side panel or the AP-1, turn on the LOCK switch on that side. Note When the subdisplay is in data modification mode (“?” symbol shown at the right corner) (page 125), menu operations on the viewfinder or monitor screen are disabled.

  • Page 125: Setting Menu Items

    CONTENTS page (Example: USER menu) Setting Menu Items cursor If the screen can be scrolled, arrows indicate If a “?” symbol is flashing at the left of the page the direction of scrolling. number, press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to change it to the cursor (c or b).
  • Page 126 Position the cursor the character to be entered and press the MENU SEL/ ENTER dial. To enter a space: Select INS on the line below the character list. To delete the character: Select DEL. To return to step 1 without changing the character: Select RET.

  • Page 127: Camera Menu List

    Camera Menu List The following tables list the menus and menu items in the Camera menu. • For the pages that have been registered in the USER menu at the factory, the USER menu page numbers are indicated in parentheses in the No. column of the tables. •...
  • Page 128 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <‘ ! ’ IND> 02(U02) ND [IND] ON ON, OFF [IND]: Set whether to be Specify included in the ‘ ! ’ [NORMAL] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ABNORMAL indications on the 1 –...
  • Page 129 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <CHAR/MARK 03(U09) CHAR VF ON ON, OFF Character superimposing MIX> ON/OFF MON ON ON, OFF Turn characters and HD-Y ON ON, OFF markers ON/OFF VBS OFF ON, OFF and adjust their MARKER VF ON ON, OFF...
  • Page 130 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <MARKER 04(U03) CENTER ON, OFF SETTING> 1, 2, 3, 4 1: Entire cross Specify markers 2: Entire cross with a hole 3: Center 4: Center with a hole SAFETY ON, OFF 90.0% 80.0%, 90.0%, 92.5%, 95.0%...
  • Page 131 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <MONITOR 07(U06) COLOR COLOR COLOR, R, G, B OUTPUT> [SIG] VF VF (display Set up the monitor only) output [SRC] CAM CAM, AUTO, MIX (display Note only) The MLUT [MLUT] ON, OFF function is enabled (display only)
  • Page 132 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <PB/MON LUT> 08(U07) MLUT MARK ON, OFF Set the gamma of LEVEL 1, 2, 3, 4 the playback H POS 0 to 99 picture/monitor V POS 0 to 99 picture Note The MLUT function is enabled...
  • Page 133 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SUBDISPLAY 11(U11) 23.98P 422 NO ASSIGN, Register the formats to be 1> _23.98P 444HQ, selected on the subdisplay. Register formats so S23.98P 444HQ, Select from among the that they can be _23.98P 444SQ, formats displayed on the selected on the AP-...
  • Page 134 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SUBDISPLAY 11(U11) 24P 422 Same as above Register the formats to be 1> selected on the subdisplay. 25P 422 Same as above Register formats so Select from among the 29.97P 422 Same as above that they can be formats displayed on the...
  • Page 135 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <PAGE SELECT> SHUTTER ON, OFF Select pages to be RAMP (appears ON, OFF displayed on the only when the subdisplay optional HKSR- 9002 is installed) FORMAT ON, OFF ND/CC ON, OFF GAIN/WHITE/ ON, OFF 5600K...
  • Page 136 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SW ASSIGN 1> 13(U13) ASSIGN SW1 OFF, ND Select from among the Assign functions to , REC functions displayed on the ASSIGN SW2 assignable buttons/ REVIEW, corresponding subpage. ASSIGN SW3 switch PB(VF/VBS), MLUT(VFVBS),...
  • Page 137 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SW ASSIGN 2> 14(U14) ASSIGN SWN OFF, ND OFF/ND Assign functions to , REC ASSIGN SWC OFF/CC assignable buttons REVIEW, PB(VF/VBS), MLUT(VFVBS), MLUT(MON), FAN MODE, VTR SAVE, BARS, STOP, REW, PLAY, F.FWD, GAIN, WHITE BAL, CACHE REC...
  • Page 138 FILE ID Max.14 Enter a comment for the characters operator file to be written to a “Memory Stick”. See “Specifying a character string” (page 125). CAM CODE SRW-9000 Camera code Display only DATE Date Display only Camera Menu List...
  • Page 139 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <LENS FILE> 18(U18) FILE 1 to 32 Lens files No Offset Lens file name Display only operations F1.7 F1.0 to F3.4 Display only CENTER Set and store the center MARKER marker position: H POS: Increasing the H POS...
  • Page 140 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <VTR VTR SAVE/ SAVE, STBY VTR power supply mode FUNCTION>Set STBY display the VTR function STBY OFF 30SEC 1SEC to 30MIN See “STBY OFF” for TIMER “SERVO” (page 181). CACHE REC OFF, 25%, 50%, See “CACHE REC”...

  • Page 141: Paint Menu

    PAINT Menu : Enabled in Custom mode only (Switch settings, such as ON/OFF, are fixed to the defaults in Cine mode.) : Enabled in both Cine and Custom modes Execute by ENTER : Execute by pressing the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. Notes •...
  • Page 142 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <GAMMA> P03[P02] LEVEL [R] [G] [B] [M] –99 to +99 R, G, B, and M Select or adjust the (U20) (master) values can be gamma set independently. BLACK [M] 0 –99 to +99 Only M (master) value can be set.
  • Page 143 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <BLACK P04[ - - ] LEVEL [R] [G] [B] [M] –99 to +99 R, G, B, and M GAMMA> (master) values can be Adjust the contrast set independently. near black RANGE HIGH LOW, L.MID,...
  • Page 144 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <WHITE CLIP> P07[ - - ] W CLIP [R] [G] [B] [M] –99 to +99 R, G, B, and M Adjust the clip (master) values can be level for high- set independently.
  • Page 145 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <DETAIL 2> P09[ - - ] H/V RATIO –99 to +99 Specify the vertical Adjust the factor of the contour emphasis of edges emphasis (absolute in the video values are displayed in ABS mode).
  • Page 146 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <USER MATRIX> P11[ - - ] –99 to +99 Adjust the color –99 to +99 components –99 to +99 without affecting –99 to +99 the black and white –99 to +99 components –99 to +99 MATRIX...
  • Page 147 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SHUTTER> or P13[P03] SHUTTER ON, OFF Setting to ON displays <SHUTTER/FPS> (U21) the current shutter (appears only when values in the [deg] and the optional [sec] columns. HKSR-9002 is [deg]: Shutter angle installed) (360.0 to 4.3) Adjust the shutter...
  • Page 148 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <RAMP> P14[P04] CURRENT Current FPS value (appears only when (U22) START 24 FPS Same as FRAME Sets the starting FPS. the optional RATE on the HKSR-9002 is <SHUTTER/FPS> installed) page Setup and 24 FPS Same as FRAME...
  • Page 149 “Memory Stick”. FILE ID Max.14 characters Enter a comment for the scene files to be written to a “Memory Stick”. CAM CODE SRW-9000 Camera code Display only (when files made by the unit are detected, “SRW- 9000” is displayed). DATE...

  • Page 150: Maintenance Menu

    MAINTENANCE Menu : Enabled in Custom mode only : Enabled in both Cine and Custom modes Execute by ENTER : Execute by pressing the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. Notes • The markings [M01] to [M12] in the No. column indicate the page numbers in Cine mode. •...
  • Page 151 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <WHITE V SAW [R][G][B] –99 to +99 R, G, and B values can be SHADING> [ - - ] 0 0 0 set independently. Adjust the V SAW, H SAW: To shading of white vertically or level...
  • Page 152 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OHB PHASE 0, 23, 45, 68, 90, 113, Select an axis (angle) at MATRIX> [ - - ] 135, 158, 180, 203, PHASE for which the OHB Adjust the colors 225, 248, 270, 293, matrix adjustment is to be at the CCD block...
  • Page 153 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <AUTO IRIS> AUTO IRIS ON, OFF Fixed to OFF with Select Auto iris [M02] FPS formats adjustment WINDOW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Select the auto iris windows: The shaded parts indicate the area where light detection occurs.
  • Page 154 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OUTPUT CURRENT 23.98PsF Display only FORMAT> [M03] Select the output NEXT 23.98PsF Display only video format SCAN PROGRESSIVE PROGRESSIVE, INTERLACE FRAME 23.98 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, Appears when 50, 59.94 PROGRESSIVE is selected for SCAN.
  • Page 155 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <BATT ALARM BATT TYPE BP-GL AC ADP, LITHIUM, For settings about SET> [M06] BP-GL, OTHERS1, remaining battery power, Set the voltage OTHERS2 see item “BATTERY” (page values to trigger 184) in “VTR Menu List”. NEAR END 11.9(AC), 11.0 to 15.0 V...
  • Page 156 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 1> FAN MODE AUTO1 AUTO1, AUTO2, Select the operation modes Set various [M09] MIN, MAX of the fans subsidiary (U22 or AUTO1: Automatically functions controlled according to when the the internal optional temperature, quiet...
  • Page 157 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 1> AUDIO SG OFF, 1 KHz, Turn the 1 KHz sine wave Set various [M09] NONE test signal on or off (when subsidiary (U22 or the color bar selected with functions HD-BAR(VF/MON) is when the...
  • Page 158 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 2> DATE TYPE 5 M/D/Y 1 Y/Mn/D Select the date display mode Set various [M10] 2 Mn/D Y: Year subsidiary 3 D/M/Y Mn: Month (numeric) functions 4 D/M M: Month (abbr. in English) 5 M/D/Y D: Day 6 M/D...
  • Page 159 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 2> TEST2 MODE 20% STEP 20% STEP, 10STEP 20% STEP: 20%-steps up Set various [M10] to full scale when subsidiary gamma is OFF functions 10STEP: 10%-steps up to 100% when gamma is WHITE A.LVL AWB, A.LVL...
  • Page 160 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <TIME TIMER SEL CTL, TC, UBIT See “TIMER SEL” (page CODE1> [M12] 172). Set timecode TIMER EXEC See “TIMER RESET” (page settings RESET 172). TIMER TCG TC, TCG See “TIMER PRESET” PRESET UBIT, CTL (page 172).

  • Page 161: File Menu

    FILE ID Max.14 Enter a comment for the characters operator file to be written to a “Memory Stick”. See “Specifying a character string” (page 125). CAM CODE SRW-9000 Camera code Display only DATE Date Display only Camera Menu List...
  • Page 162 “Memory Stick” FILE ID Max.14 Enter a comment for the characters scene files to be written to a “Memory Stick” See “Specifying a character string” (page 125). CAM CODE SRW-9000 Camera code Display only DATE Date Display only Camera Menu List...
  • Page 163 FILE ID Max.14 Enter a comment for the characters reference file to be written to a “Memory Stick” See “Specifying a character string” (page 125). CAM CODE SRW-9000 Camera code Display only DATE Date Display only <USER GAMMA> F04 USER [F02]...
  • Page 164 Enter a comment for the lens characters file to be written to a “Memory Stick”. See “Specifying a character string” (page 125). CAM CODE SRW-9000 Camera code Display only DATE Date Display only <OHB FILE> F06[ - - ] STORE FILE...
  • Page 165 FILE menu Page title Item Default Settings Remarks <FILE PRESET 2> F08 USER Execute by Restore factory defaults [F05] GAMMA ENTER FILE USER MLUT Execute by Restore factory defaults FILE ENTER LENS FILE Execute by Restore factory defaults for ENTER all lens files (ALL) 1 to 32 (when a...

  • Page 166: Diagnosis Menu

    This menu is for viewing only and no setting is possible. DIAGNOSIS menu Page title Item Indication Remarks <BOARD OK, NG Display only (If NG is displayed, consult STATUS> your local Sony representative.) OK, NG OK, NG OK, NG <PLD VERSION> D02 Vx.xxx Display only Vx.xxx Display only Vx.xxx...

  • Page 167: Editing The User Menu

    If the CONTENTS page is appears, Editing the USER Menu turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to move the cursor to any of USER 1 EDIT to USER 19 EDIT, and then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. If a different page is appears, turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial until the desired page appears, and then press the MENU SEL/ You can select pages and items from the...
  • Page 168 1Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial until the page that has the desired items appears, then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 2Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to move the cursor to the desired item, then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The USER 2 EDIT page appears again, displaying the newly added item.
  • Page 169 press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to the cursor to “ESC” at the top right of the screen, then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. display the EDIT PAGE page. The EDIT PAGE screen appears again. If a different page appears, turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial until the EDIT PAGE To delete a page screen appears, and then press the MENU...

  • Page 170: Returning The User Menu To The Factory Defaults

    VTR Menu Operations Displaying VTR Menus Press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. The VTR menu of this unit contains three setup The page selected in step 1 is moved to the menus. position selected in step 3. • TC Setup menu (page 172) In the above example, <PB MIX SETTING>...
  • Page 171 Cursor Press the SELECT/ENTER dial. A submenu window opens for the selected item. If the selected item is a command, the command is executed. Submenu window Turn the SELECT/ENTER dial to select the desired setting in the submenu window if necessary. A setting window opens.

  • Page 172: Vtr Menu List

    VTR Menu List TC (Timecode) Setup Menu The TC (timecode) Setup menu allows you to make settings related to timecode. • Factory default settings are underlined. • Square brackets indicate settings as displayed in setting windows (see page 171). Item Settings TIMER SEL Selects the type of time data to use.
  • Page 173 Item Settings REGENE SOURCE Selects the timecode to be regenerated by the internal timecode generator. INT L [Internal LTC]: Timecode recorded in the longitudinal direction on the tape EXT L [External LTC]: Timecode input to the TC IN connector AUX L [AUX LTC]: LTC time data of the multiplexed signal input to the AUX IN connector (when the optional HKSR-9001 is installed) AUX V [AUX VITC]: VITC time data of the multiplexed...

  • Page 174: Video Setup Menu

    Item Settings OTHERS (MAIN) RT REC Selects whether or not to record the real time in user bits Other settings related to (see page 89). main timecode OFF [Off]: Do not record. VITC [VITC UB]: Record in VITC. V+L [VITC UB+LTC UB]: Record in VITC and LTC. LTC [LTC UB]: Record in LTC.

  • Page 175: Audio Setup Menu

    AUDIO Setup Menu The AUDIO Setup menu allows you to make settings related to audio signals. • Factory default settings are underlined. • Square brackets indicate settings as displayed in setting windows (see page 171). Item Settings INPUT SEL TRACK1 Selects the signal to assign to track 1.
  • Page 176 Item Settings OUTPUT SEL Selects the track to assign to channel 1 of the SDI output. Track selection (when the Track1 to Track12 optional HKSR-9001 is Selects the track to assign to channel 2 of the SDI output. installed) Track1 to Track12 (Track 2) Selects the track to assign to channel 3 of the SDI output.

  • Page 177: System Setup Menu

    Item Settings MIC LEV/LIM Track1 Specifies limiter ON or OFF settings for the audio levels Microphone level and of microphones connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 Track2 limiter settings connectors. Track3 (Only when INPUT SEL is –34dB/Off, –34dB/On, –46dB/Off, –46dB/On, –58dB/Off, Track4 set to “ANA1”, “ANA2”...
  • Page 178 Item Settings FORMAT LINE Sets the number of effective lines and the scanning system. Signal format settings 1080I [1080I] 1080P [1080PsF/P] FRAME When SELECT FPS is set to “OFF”, sets the operation frame frequency. When SELECT FPS is set to “ON”, sets the target frame frequency.
  • Page 179 Item Settings FORMAT FPS FORMAT Selects the system format when the Select FPS function is Signal format settings enabled. DEF [Default]: Use the factory default settings. 23/24 [23.98/24] 25 [25] 29/30 [29.97/30] 50 [50] 59/60 [59.94/60] For details on the settings, see “Select FPS Function” (page 106).
  • Page 180 Item Settings LIGHT OFF Determines whether to turn the backlight off after a Display backlight settings specified interval. DIS [Disable]: Do not turn off. 5sec [5sec]: Turn off after 5 seconds. 10sec [10sec]: Turn off after 10 seconds. 30sec [30sec]: Turn off after 30 seconds. 1min [1min]: Turn off after 1 minute.
  • Page 181 Item Settings SERVO STBY OFF Sets the time after the tape stops until the system enters tape protect mode (still timer). 1sec [1sec]: After 1 second 5sec [5sec]: After 5 seconds 10sec [10sec]: After 10 seconds 20sec [20sec]: After 20 seconds 30sec [30sec]: After 30 seconds 40sec [40sec]: After 40 seconds 50sec [50sec]: After 50 seconds...
  • Page 182 Item Settings EDIT IN POINT Set time data to cue up (Mark IN data). (The time data set is displayed in the format “IN: xx:xx:xx:xx” in the time data field of the display.) TIMER REC Sets the Timer Rec operating mode when the HKSR-9002 is installed.
  • Page 183 Item Settings EDIT RAMP Auto When RAMP is set to “LINE”, “INV”, or “EVEN”, sets the Spd2 number of frames shot of the ramp start point or the number of frames shot of the ramp end point (1FRM/FPS). (This is the number of frames shot at the end point when the number of frames shot of the start point was set with Auto Spd1.
  • Page 184 Item Settings BATTERY BATT TYPE Selects the type of battery to attach to the battery attachment Settings relating to section. remaining battery power AC [AC Adapter]: AC adaptor display Li-ion [Li-ion Battery] BP-GL [BP-GL Battery]: BP-GL95 OTH1 [Other 1] OTH2 [Other 2] Near For the battery type selected with the previous item BATT TYPE, sets the threshold voltage to issue a “near-end...

  • Page 185: Chapter 8 Storage And Retrieval Of User Setting Data

    Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data Chapter When you remount a lens after using another lens, File Configuration you can easily recall the appropriate compensation for that lens by loading the corresponding lens file. For non-serial lenses Select the lens file (File No. 1 to 32) corresponding to the mounted lens using the You can store settings and adjustment values as subdisplay or the <LENS FILE>...
  • Page 186 it easier to reproduce the look that you want on Note this unit. In Cine mode, scene file operations are disabled. For file operations, use the <USER GAMMA> To use 32 scene files page of the FILE menu. Set 32 SCENE FILE to ON on the <OTHERS 2> User gamma files are stored in built-in memory.

  • Page 187: List Of Items Stored In Files

    List of Items Stored in Files The items that are stored in scene files, reference files, lens files, and OHB files are listed in the table below. For details on setting values, see the corresponding items in the table in “Camera Menu List” (page 127). S: Scene file R: Reference file L: Lens file...
  • Page 188 Menu page (No. in Custom mode) Item √ √ <DETAIL 2> H/V RATIO √ √ (P09) FREQ √ √ MIX RATIO √ √ KNEE APT √ √ KNEE APT ON/OFF √ √ <SKIN DETAIL> SKIN DTL ON/OFF √ √ (P10) PHASE √...

  • Page 189: File Operations

    Removing a “Memory Stick” File Operations Confirm that the access lamp is not lit in red, then lightly push in the “Memory Stick” to release the lock. Note If the access lamp is lit in red, data is being read from or written to the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 190: Storage And Retrieval Of The Operator File

    You can add a comment (maximum: 14 characters) to be sotred with the operator file by specifying it on the FILE ID line. For details on how to enter a comment, see “Specifying a character string” (page 125). To retrieve on operator file stored on a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 191: Storage And Retrieval Of The Scene Files

    To store To store the data as a lens file in built-in Move the cursor to WRITE (CAM t MS) and memory then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. You can add a comment (maximum length: 14 As required, set the items marked with “√” in the L column of the table in “List of Items Stored in characters) to be saved with the lens file on the Files”...

  • Page 192: Storage And Retrieval Of Reference Files

    The state specified in the retrieved file is reproduced. Setting 32 SCENE FILE to ON on the <OTHERS 2> page of the MAINTENANCE menu expands the number of usable scene files to 32. Note If you return 32 SCENE FILE to OFF, all scene files No. 6 to 32 are initialized when you next set it to ON.

  • Page 193: Reading User Gamma Curves

    Unit settings change to reflect the settings loaded Execute STANDARD on the from the reference file. <REFERENCE> page of the FILE menu. Reading User Gamma Curves Use the MAINTENANCE menu to set the items marked with “√” in the “O” You can read gamma-curve (user gamma) data column of the table in “List of Items that has been created using the CvpFileEditor...

  • Page 194: Resetting To The Factory Defaults

    Check that the lighting permits a video level edited files and reconfigured USER menus to the in the range of 560 to 630 mV to be obtained, factory default settings, either by specified file and write down the current video level. type or all at once.
  • Page 195 Move the cursor to the item you wish to reset and then press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. To reset a specific item in the reference file to the initial setting The items in the reference file can be reset individually. On the <FILE PRESET 2>...

  • Page 196: Appendixes

    Appendixes • Set VBS of CHAR to ON on the <CHAR/ Using the RM-B750 MARK MIX> page of the USER (OPERATION) menu. Settings on the RM-B750 MONITOR button When the RM-B750 Remote Control Unit (optional) is connected, you can control the menu settings of the unit and monitor the camera images on the display of the RM-B750.

  • Page 197: Monitoring The Camera Image

    Monitoring the Camera Image Camera images are output as VBS signals and can be monitored on the display of the RM-B750 and on a monitor connected to the MONITOR connector of the RM-B750. Settings on this unit Set RM VIDEO to VBS on the <MONITOR OUTPUT>...

  • Page 198: Warning System

    Alarm tone 0060 LOST LOCK – Problem Operation on the VTR Action to take module Servo lock lost during Recording continues, but Turn off the power and contact a Sony service recording. the results may be invalid. representative. Warning System...
  • Page 199 “Description” column in the table of REC RF”). type of error. “Error messages” (page 201). Or contact a Sony service representative. If a slack error occurs, refer to the maintenance manual and remove the cassette, or contact a Sony service representative.

  • Page 200: Warning/Error Messages

    Warning/Error Messages Warning and Error Messages Related to the Camera Module If low battery power is detected, or if an error or other abnormal condition occurs on power on or during operation, the RUN indicator flashes and alarm message flash on the viewfinder, on an external monitor, and in the subdisplay.

  • Page 201: Error Messages Related To The Vtr Module

    When the unit stops operating correctly because If the same error message appears again when the of an internal error, a warning tone sounds and a unit is powered on, contact a Sony service popup window appears on the display of the representative.

  • Page 202: Warning Messages Related To The Vtr Module

    Code Message Description Code Message Description 0014 DC VOLTAGE Decline in power 006C SLACK-24 Capstan speed error was DOWN supply voltage was detected. detected. 006D SLACK-100 Tension error was 0015 BATTERY The internal detected during rewind. TEMPERATURE temperature of the Info 0071 SLACK-61 Function cam forward Battery (battery with a...
  • Page 203 The control panel is not connected. The main unit operates normally without the control panel. On how to clear this message, contact a Sony service representative. 000D CAM MISSING An internal communication error was detected. Power off and restart the There is no current error (see page 200).
  • Page 204 Code Message Description Code Message Description 0013 TELEFILE FMT Telefile format is 0031 SDI INPUT The phase of the invalid in one or UNLOCK signal input to the more locations. AUX IN connector does not correspond 0014 TELEFILE RD Telefile read failure to the setting made FAIL occurred.

  • Page 205: Precautions

    Code Message Description Precautions 0060 LOST LOCK Capstan servo lock lost during playback or recording. (This message remains even after servo lock is restored. You can erase it by pressing Use and Storage the PLAY button.) 0061 SERVO NOT The servo control Do not subject the unit to severe shocks READY system is not in...

  • Page 206: About A "Memory Stick

    - Very humid or subject to corrosive substances • To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data. • Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law.

  • Page 207: Maintenance And Inspections

    When condensation is detected If the condensation detection mechanism detects Contact a Sony service or sales representative for condensation on the head drum during use, a more information about inspections. popup window appears on the display of the control panel, displaying the message “VTR:...

  • Page 208: About Recording/Playback Formats

    About Recording/Playback Formats The following table shows how HDCAM SR tapes recorded on the unit are played back on the SRW- 5000/5500, etc. Yes: Recordable/playable No: Not compatible PB: Playback only PB(Spl): Video playback of every other frame, with audio muted Signal Scanning System...
  • Page 209 Signal Scanning System Recording SRW- SRW- SRW-5000/ SRW- SRW- format system frame Rate (Video 9000 1+SRPC-1 5500 5800 5100 frequency NET) (440/880 (440/880 (440 Mbps) (440/880 (440/880 Mbps) Mbps) Mbps) Mbps) 1080/4:4:4 Interlaced 880 Mbps RGB(HQ, (HKSR- (HKSR- 10bit) 5803HQ) 5103) 1080/4:4:4 29.97...

  • Page 210: What Are Dual Link And 3G

    • Increase the number of frames What Are Dual Link and Dual Link allows you to double the number of frames to 4:2:2 60P. HD SDI OUT A = Even lines/Odd lines (alternating on each frame) HD SDI OUT B = Odd lines/Even lines (alternating on each frame) When the optional HKSR-9001 is installed in this Note...
  • Page 211 HDSDI formats supported by the SRW-9000 1.5G Single Link 1.5G Dual Link Format 4:2:2 (YCbCr) RGB 4:4:4 4:2:2 (YCbCr) 60P Frame rate 30/1.001PsF 30/1.001PsF 60/1.001P 25PsF 25PsF 24PsF 24PsF 24/1.001PsF 24/1.001PsF 60/1.001i 60/1.001i Effective frame size × 1920 × 1080 1920 ×...

  • Page 212: Mpeg-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License

    MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT Specifications PORTFOLIO LICENSE THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE General MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON- Power requirements COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR 11 to 17 V DC Power consumption (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE Approx.
  • Page 213 Shutter speed Angle Mode: 360.0º to 4.3º Continuous Mode: ECS Lens mount Special made rugged -inch type sony bayonet mount (B4) Sensitivity 29.97PsF: T10 ISO480 (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) Gain selection –6, –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB Smear level –135 dB (typical)
  • Page 214 RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. HDSDI 1.5G Single Link: SMPTE • Always verify that the unit is operating 292M (embedded audio, timecode) properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE HDSDI 1.5G Dual Link: SMPTE 372M LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (embedded audio, timecode)

  • Page 215: Lip Sync Compensation

    Lip Sync Compensation Compensation (Lip Sync compensation) for the delay of video relative to audio may be necessary, depending on the video format and system configuration. Systems on which compensation must be performed manually Amount of delay of video relative to audio When you have connected this unit to an SRW-1 + SRPC-1, and wish to record on the SRW-1...

  • Page 216: Index

    switch 21 Index turning off after a specified interval 76 Battery 28 attachment shoe 19 level display 26 voltage indication 62 Battery pack 28 Symbols attaching 28 detaching 28 ! display 63 Black balance adjusting 54 switch 17 ABNORMAL ! display 63 AC adaptor 29 Accessory attachment screw holes 20 Cable holder 36...
  • Page 217 Color video monitor 93 Files Condensation 207 items stored 187 Continuous recording 90 operations 189 Control panel 20 resetting 194 attaching 36 Filter connection cable 21 selector 15 connector 16 status display 47 detaching 36 FILTER ASSIGN screen 64 extension cable 36 Flange focal length 31 CTRL (CAM) connector 16 Focus position indication 62...
  • Page 218 playback picture 57 Monitor LUT mark 59 Jog search 24, 92 Monitor output 79 setting 57 Monitor picture applying monitor LUT 57 KEY INHI switch 21 monitor LUT mark 59 setting 57 Multiplexing 34 Lens connector 15 mounting 30 OHB files 186 LENS connector 15 storage 193 Lens extender indication 61...
  • Page 219 external power supply 26 Screen saver indicator 16 turning on after a specified interval 76 remaining battery power 26, 29 Select FPS function 106 switch 16 SELECT/ENTER dial 21 turning on/off 29 Self-diagnosis information indication 62 Power saving mode 81 SET button 18 Power supply voltage Shooting 90...
  • Page 220 TeleFile 89 connector 15 TEST OUT connector 19 detaching 32 Test signal output connector 19 detail adjustment 66 Text display 51 display/setting 61 Time data Viewfinder shoe 15 display 25 VTR menu selecting 87, 92 AUDIO Setup menu 175 Time setting 39 basic operations 170 Timecode selection buttons 20...
  • Page 221 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely 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...

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