Sony PMW-200 Operating Instructions Manual

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Brand: Sony
Category: Camcorder
Model: PMW-200 (Operating Instructions Manual), prUVn11DR1phc
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Pages: 32 pages

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© 2012 Sony Corporation

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. ...

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect d ...

pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC

Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For the customers in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For the customers in Europe This product wi ...

- Não manuseie baterias de íon-lítio

danificadas ou com vazamentos - Mantenha a bateria fora do alcance de crianças pequenas. - Mantenha a bateria seca - Substitua apenas por uma bateria do mesmo tipo ou equivalente recomendada pela Sony. Bateria Primária Atenção: Verifique as instruções de uso do aparelho certificando-se de que as polaridades (+) e (-) estão no sentido indicado. As pilhas poderão vazar ou explodir se as polaridades forem inve ...

incidence sur l'image et le son de cet

appareil. Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden. Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal. WARNUNG Beim Einbau des Geräts ist daher im Festkabel ein leicht zugänglicher Unterbrecher einzufügen, oder der ...

Table of Contents

6 Overview Part Identification ..................................................................... 8 Camcorder ...................................................................... 8 Preparations Power Supply ........................................................................... 13 Using a Battery Pack .................................................... 13 Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................................. 14 Turning ...

Table of Contents

7 Appendices Specifications ........................................................................... 26 General ......................................................................... 26 Lens .............................................................................. 28 Camera Block ............................................................... 28 Inputs/Outputs .............................................................. 29 Di ...

For functions and use, see the operating instructions (PDF).

PMW-200 PMW-100 Overview Part Identification Camcorder Operation panel on the handle Card slot block Side operation panel Rear connector panel 1 2 3 4 5 9 7 8 Lens control block 12 Operation panel on the handle Card slot block Side operation panel Rear connector panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 7 8 ...

1. Lens hood

2. Headphone connector (stereo mini jack) 3. Rear IR remote control receptor 4. Power switch 5. BATT RELEASE button 6. Eyepiece focusing knob (PMW-100 only) 7. DC IN connector 8. Battery pack receptacle 9. EXPOSURE dial/button (PMW-100) / WHITE BAL (automatic white balance adjustment) button (PMW-200) 10. FOCUS/ZOOM switch (PMW-100 only) 11. Lens operation ring (PMW-100 only) 12. Lens cap open/close lever (PMW-20 ...

3. THUMBNAIL button

4. STOP/CAM button 5. STATUS (status display on/off) button 6. PREV (previous) button 7. Up/down/left/right buttons, SEL/SET (select/set) button 8. MENU (menu display on/off) button 9. On-handle ZOOM button 10. Zoom speed switch 11. F FWD (fast forward) button 12. LCD BRIGHT (LCD brightness adjustment) button 13. NEXT (clip directional jump) button 14. DISPLAY button 15. VOLUME (monitor volume) buttons 16 ...

Card slot block

The SxS memory card slots and EJECT buttons are located behind the cover. 1. ACCESS lamps 2. SxS memory card slots 3. EJECT (SxS memory card eject) buttons 4. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select) button Rear connector panel 1. USB connector (Mini B) 2. i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (4-pin, S400 conforming to IEEE1394) 3. A/V OUT connector (audio/video multi output) 4. HDMI OUT connector 5. SDI OUT connector (BNC ...

1. ZOOM (zoom mode switching) switch

(PMW-200 only) 2. 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. 3. Backup battery holder 1 2 3 ...

You can use a battery pack or AC power via an

AC adaptor. For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptor listed below: Lithium-ion Battery Pack BP-U30 BP-U60 BP-U90 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor BC-U1 BC-U2 Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. N’exposez pas les batteries à une chaleur excessive, au soleil ou près d’un feu par exemple. Akkus dürfen keinesfalls über ...

Setting the Clock

14 Preparations Connection example: when connecting BC-U1 1 Connect the DC power output cable of the BC-U1 to the DC IN connector of the camcorder. 2 Connect the power cord of the BC-U1 to an AC power source. 3 Set the mode switch of the BC-U1 to the DC OUT position. To turn the power on, set the power switch (page 9) to the ON position (the ? position). To turn the power off, set the power switch to the OFF position (the 1 position). Not ...

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

15 Preparations The LCD monitor turns on when it is opened and turns off when it is returned to the park position. Adjusting the angle It can be rotated as much as 90 degrees in the direction facing the subject and as much as 180 degrees in the opposite direction. When you rotate it 90 degrees toward the subject, the image on the monitor becomes upside down, indicating the mirror image of the subject. The display di ...

Using the IR Remote Commander

16 Preparations To use the IR Remote Commander For controlling the camcorder from the IR Remote Commander, activate the remote control function of the camcorder after turning the power on. Activating/deactivating the remote control function can be achieved using the Setup menu or an assignable button. To activate using the menu Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, select (the OTHERS menu (“Menu Configura ...

Using SxS Memory Cards

17 Preparations This camcorder records audio and video on SxS memory cards (optional) inserted in the card slots. Usable SxS memory cards Use the following Sony-made SxS memory cards. Operations are not guaranteed with memory cards other than the following cards. SxS PRO series SxS-1 series These cards comply with the ExpressCard standard. For details on using SxS memory cards and usage- related precautions, refer to the instruction ...

Using SxS Memory Cards

18 Preparations When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card slots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button (page 11) to select the card you wish to use. If a card becomes full during recording, switching to the other card is automatically executed. Note The SLOT SELECT button is disabled while playback is in progress. Switching is not executed even if you press the button. The button is enabled while the thumbnail screen is displayed ...

Using SxS Memory Cards

19 Preparations 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. When restoration is completed, the completion message is displayed for three seconds. If restoration fails • A write-protected SxS memory card or one on ...

Basic Operation Procedure

20 Recording Preparations 1 Mount a fully charged battery pack. 2 Load SxS memory card(s). If you load two cards, recording is continued by automatically switching to the second card when the first card becomes full. 3 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for the best view. When you wish to use the EVF, fold the LCD monitor to its park position and adjust the angle of the EVF. 4 Open the lens cap/Remove the lens cap. PMW-200 Pull u ...