Sony PMW-160 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
4-448-842-14(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-160 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and the more detailed manual on the CD-ROM and retain it for future reference. Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation... - Page 2 caution when moving the cart/apparatus WARNING combination to avoid injury from tip-over. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, • Unplug this apparatus during lightning do not expose this apparatus to rain or storms or when unused for long periods of moisture.
- Page 3 822-8837, or visit - Substitua apenas por uma bateria do http://www.rbrc.org/ mesmo tipo ou equivalente Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking recomendada pela Sony. Lithium-Ion batteries. Pilhas e Baterias não recarregáveis Atenção: Verifique as instruções de uso do aparelho certificando-se de que as polaridades (+) e (-) estão no sentido indicado.
- Page 4 Support.do pour obtenir les informations www.pro.sony.eu/ warranty for important importantes et l’ensemble des termes et information and complete terms and conditions de la garantie limitée de Sony conditions. applicable à ce produit. For the customers in Korea SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit http://bpeng.sony.co.kr/handler/BPAS-...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview Part Identification ..............7 Camcorder ..............7 Preparations Power Supply ................12 Using a Battery Pack ............ 12 Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ......... 13 Turning the Power On/Off ........... 13 Setting the Clock ..............13 Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ....... - Page 6 Appendices Specifications ................25 General ................. 25 Lens ................27 Camera Block ............... 27 Inputs/Outputs .............. 27 Displays ................ 28 Internal Microphone ............. 28 Media Slot Block ............28 Package Configuration ..........28 Optional Accessories ............ 29 Table of Contents...
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Page 7: Part Identification
Overview Part Identification For functions and use, see the operating instructions (PDF). Camcorder Operation panel on the handle Rear connector panel Lens control block Side operation panel Card slot block Lens hood Headphone connector (stereo mini jack) Rear IR remote control receptor Power switch BATT RELEASE button DC IN connector... - Page 8 Controls on the grip Viewfinder Operation panel on the handle Rear accessory shoe External microphone holder Microphone cable holder Hooks for the shoulder strap LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor Front accessory shoe Built-in microphone REC/TALLY lamp Front IR remote control receptor Built-in speaker AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR) and input selection (LINE/MIC/...
- Page 9 On-handle ZOOM button Side operation panel Zoom speed switch F FWD (fast forward) button LCD BRIGHT (LCD brightness adjustment) button NEXT (clip directional jump) button DISPLAY button VOLUME (monitor volume) buttons CANCEL button DURATION/TC/U-BIT (time data selection) button REC START/STOP button REC HOLD lever 12 13 14 15 16 Lens control block...
- Page 10 HDMI OUT connector Card slot block External device connector The SxS memory card slots and EJECT buttons SDI OUT connector (BNC type) are located behind the cover. TC IN (timecode input)/TC OUT (timecode output) connector (BNC type) Open the cover IN/OUT (input/output change) switch Set this to IN to select GENLOCK IN, and set this to OUT to select TC OUT and...
- Page 11 Bottom Tripod receptacles Note Check that the size of the hole matches the screw of the tripod. If they do not match, the camcorder cannot be attached to the tripod securely, and this may lead to the physical injury of the camera operator.
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Page 12: Power Supply
Checking battery charge remaining AC adaptor. When recording or playback is in progress on the For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and battery pack, an icon to show the current battery AC adaptor listed below: charge level and usage time remaining are... -
Page 13: Using Ac Power (Dc In Power)
Using AC Power (DC IN Power) Setting the Clock Connection example: when connecting BC-U1 When you turn the camcorder on for the first time after purchasing or replacing the backup battery (“Appendices” in operating instructions (PDF)), the Initial Setting display appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. -
Page 14: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder
You can change the setting so that the EVF is always on regardless of the status in the LCD Adjusting the LCD monitor, using “EVF” (“Menu Configuration and Monitor and Viewfinder Detailed Settings” in operating instructions (PDF)) in the LCD/VF SET menu. Change the “Power”... -
Page 15: Using The Ir Remote Commander
ATTENTION Using the IR Remote Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement Commander incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Lorsque vous mettez la batterie au rebut, vous To use the IR Remote Commander devez respecter la législation en vigueur dans le For controlling the camcorder from the IR... -
Page 16: Using Sxs Memory Cards
SxS memory card. green playback using the loaded SxS memory card) SxS, SxS PRO and SxS-1 are trademarks of Sony • No SxS memory card is loaded. • The loaded card is invalid. Corporation. • An SxS memory card is loaded, but The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned another slot is active. -
Page 17: Switching Between Sxs Memory Cards
Notes Switching Between SxS Memory • Use the format function of this camcorder to format Cards SxS memory cards for use on this camcorder. The formats of cards formatted on other devices are not recognized as valid formats, making it necessary to When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card format them again on this camcorder. - Page 18 To restore a card Select “Execute” by pressing the up/down/ left/right buttons or turning the jog dial, then push the SEL/SET button or the jog dial. During restoration, the in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp is lit in red.
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Page 19: Basic Operation Procedure
Recording Basic Operation Procedure LCD monitor angle adjustment 7, 8 REC START/STOP REC REVIEW (on the grip) Power switch: ON (the " position) Open the lens cap Battery pack insertion FULL AUTO SxS memory card slots Note Preparations When you hold the camcorder by the grip, support it from underneath with your left hand. - Page 20 “White Balance” (“Recording” in operating Checking the last recorded clip (Rec instructions (PDF)) Review) Note AF (Auto Focus) is not activated by setting the Press the REC REVIEW button. camcorder to Full Auto mode. The Rec Review function (“Recording” in For information of automatic focus adjustment, operating instructions (PDF)) is activated, see “Focus”...
- Page 21 Notes on Clips The maximum file size for a clip is 43 GB for UDF, 4 GB for FAT in HD Mode, and 2 GB for FAT in SD Mode. If you continue recording for an extended period, recorded materials may be segmented into multiple files, depending on the file size (the maximum number of partitions is 99).
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Page 22: Overview Of The Setup Menus
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus Press the MENU button to display setup menus Setup Menu Layers on the LCD monitor/EVF screen with settings necessary for recording and playback. (You can also display setup menus on an external monitor.) MENU Set items by selecting them from the following CAMERA SET... -
Page 23: Basic Menu Operations
LCD/VF SET Basic Menu Operations Peaking Marker Zebra Display On/Off Menu controls TC/UB SET Timecode MENU button (page 8) Users Bit To turn Menu mode to use Setup menus on/off. TC Format Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, SEL/SET button OTHERS All Reset (page 8) Camera Data When you press the up/down/left/right buttons, Time Zone... - Page 24 Setting the Setup menus Entering a character string Rotate the jog dial or press the up/down/left/right When you select an item for which a character buttons to set the cursor to the icon of the menu string, such as a time value or filename, is to be you wish to set, then push the jog dial or SEL/ specified, the input area for the character string is SET button to select that menu.
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Page 25: Specifications
changes caused at zero-crossing): 3 A Appendices peak, 0.7 A r.m.s. (240V AC) Specifications Operating temperature 0°C ~ +40°C General Storage temperature –20°C ~ +60°C Mass Continuous operation time Approx. 2.2 kg (4 lb 14 oz) (While recording with LCD Off, EVF (Camcorder only) On and I/O Select Off) Approx. - Page 26 SD DVCAM mode: LPCM 16-bit, When using SBP-128B (128 GB): 48 kHz, 4 channels Approx. 240 minutes SD DVCAM mode (for iLINK input): When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A LPCM 16-bit, 48 kHz, 2 channels (64 GB): Approx. 120 minutes When using SBS-32G1A (32 GB): Approx.
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Page 27: Lens
3: 1/64ND Lens Minimum subject illumination 0.12 lx (typical) (1920 × 1080/59.94i, Lens mount Fixed type F1.6, +18 dB, 64-frame accumulation) Zoom ratio Shutter speed 20× 1/32 ~ 1/2000 sec. Maximum relative aperture Slow Shutter (SLS/EX SLS) 1:1.6 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 32, 64 frames Focal length Slow &... -
Page 28: Displays
SDI output Displays BNC type (1), switchable with HD-SDI/ SD-SDI Viewfinder SMPTE292M/259M 0.45-inch color LCD: 852 (H) × 480 (V), 16:9 i.LINK IEEE 1394, 4-pin connector (1), HDV LCD monitor (HDV 1080i) / DV input/output, S400 3.5-inch color LCD monitor: 852 (H) × 3 (RGB) ×... -
Page 29: Optional Accessories
Memo HVR-MRC1K* If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one from your Sony dealer or * To attach accessories to the rear accessory shoe, Sony service counter. use the optional cold shoe kit (part no.: X-2546- 633-1).