Brochure (PMW-TD300 Solid-state Memory 3D Camcorder)
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... the dual lens system, this camcorder offers a wide shooting zone to ∞) Manual & Servo (T/W) Manual & Auto 3.5-inch type color LCD monitor BNC (x2, L/R) A-type (x1, 3D/2D) BNC (x1) BNC (x1) / BNC (x1) n SxS® Card Slots (L/R x 2) L R Left and right images are trademarks of their respective owners. Recording Time Recording Mode IAD (Inter-Axial Distance) Convergence Control Zoom Control Focus / Iris Control Viewfinder HD-SDI Output HDMI Output Genlock Input TC Input/Output Dual lens system (fixed) Dual 3-chip...
... the dual lens system, this camcorder offers a wide shooting zone to ∞) Manual & Servo (T/W) Manual & Auto 3.5-inch type color LCD monitor BNC (x2, L/R) A-type (x1, 3D/2D) BNC (x1) BNC (x1) / BNC (x1) n SxS® Card Slots (L/R x 2) L R Left and right images are trademarks of their respective owners. Recording Time Recording Mode IAD (Inter-Axial Distance) Convergence Control Zoom Control Focus / Iris Control Viewfinder HD-SDI Output HDMI Output Genlock Input TC Input/Output Dual lens system (fixed) Dual 3-chip...
Product Manual (PMW-TD300 Operations Manual)
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... Remaining Recording Time 73 Restoring SxS Memory Cards 74 Basic Operations 75 Playing Recorded Clips 76 Deleting Recorded Clips 77 Advanced Operations 77 Recording Shot Marks 77 Setting OK Marks 77 Starting to Record from Pre-stored Video (Picture Cache Function) (2D mode only 78 Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval Rec Function 79 Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function 80 Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion 82 Framing Shots with the Freeze Mix Function 83 Planning Metadata Operations 84 Loading a Planning Metadata File into Camcorder's Internal Memory...
... Remaining Recording Time 73 Restoring SxS Memory Cards 74 Basic Operations 75 Playing Recorded Clips 76 Deleting Recorded Clips 77 Advanced Operations 77 Recording Shot Marks 77 Setting OK Marks 77 Starting to Record from Pre-stored Video (Picture Cache Function) (2D mode only 78 Recording Time-lapse Video (Interval Rec Function 79 Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function 80 Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion 82 Framing Shots with the Freeze Mix Function 83 Planning Metadata Operations 84 Loading a Planning Metadata File into Camcorder's Internal Memory...
Product Manual (PMW-TD300 Operations Manual)
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... off manually, using its own switch. For details, see "Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for an optional WRR-860C/861/ 862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner (maximum 0.5 A). c DC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) To operate the camcorder from an AC power supply, connect an optional DC power cord to this terminal and then connect the cord to the DC output terminal of Parts and Controls e Battery...
... off manually, using its own switch. For details, see "Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for an optional WRR-860C/861/ 862 UHF Synthesized Diversity Tuner (maximum 0.5 A). c DC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR type, 4-pin, male) To operate the camcorder from an AC power supply, connect an optional DC power cord to this terminal and then connect the cord to the DC output terminal of Parts and Controls e Battery...
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... shooting distance, the zoom speed may take time until the image is in focus while using the slow shutter mode. When this button you can use the auto focus for about three seconds. k PUSH AF (auto focus) button When the focus adjustment is in the AUTO position, you can manually adjust the focus by pressing the PUSH AF button. When there are a number of objects within the screen at wide-angle then zoom to the subject. b SHUTTER selector Set...
... shooting distance, the zoom speed may take time until the image is in focus while using the slow shutter mode. When this button you can use the auto focus for about three seconds. k PUSH AF (auto focus) button When the focus adjustment is in the AUTO position, you can manually adjust the focus by pressing the PUSH AF button. When there are a number of objects within the screen at wide-angle then zoom to the subject. b SHUTTER selector Set...
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... the media. F-RUN: Timecode keeps advancing, regardless of whether the camcorder is installed 28 Locations and Functions of a clip is displayed, press this in combination with Shot Mark 2. SET: Sets the timecode or user bits. Use this button when the thumbnail display of Parts and Controls For details, see page 94). g AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 (audio channel 3/4 adjustment method selection) switch Select the audio level adjustment method for thumbnail screen operations (see "Setting the...
... the media. F-RUN: Timecode keeps advancing, regardless of whether the camcorder is installed 28 Locations and Functions of a clip is displayed, press this in combination with Shot Mark 2. SET: Sets the timecode or user bits. Use this button when the thumbnail display of Parts and Controls For details, see page 94). g AUDIO SELECT CH 3-4 (audio channel 3/4 adjustment method selection) switch Select the audio level adjustment method for thumbnail screen operations (see "Setting the...
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... the signal level. d Green tally Lights when the camcorder is the following is displayed depending on the type of the channels (1 to 4) that can be displayed depending on the Offset White setting (see page 119). In normal situation: The number of white segments indicates the strength of Offset White is output from a connected device BREVIEW During recording review The z indicator flashes when OPERATION >Format>3D/2D in Slow & Quick Motion mode zCALL Being...
... the signal level. d Green tally Lights when the camcorder is the following is displayed depending on the type of the channels (1 to 4) that can be displayed depending on the Offset White setting (see page 119). In normal situation: The number of white segments indicates the strength of Offset White is output from a connected device BREVIEW During recording review The z indicator flashes when OPERATION >Format>3D/2D in Slow & Quick Motion mode zCALL Being...
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... 1 Remove the four fixing screws holding the cover of the portable tuner/receiver housing slot located in the setup menu (factory default setting is required to WIRELESS (see page 129. Preparing the Audio Input System 47 Chapter 2 Preparations 1 AUDIO IN selectors 2 Monaural microphone 3 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switches 4 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector 4 Switch the input level to match the sensitivity of the camcorder, to remove...
... 1 Remove the four fixing screws holding the cover of the portable tuner/receiver housing slot located in the setup menu (factory default setting is required to WIRELESS (see page 129. Preparing the Audio Input System 47 Chapter 2 Preparations 1 AUDIO IN selectors 2 Monaural microphone 3 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switches 4 To AUDIO IN CH-1 or CH-2 connector 4 Switch the input level to match the sensitivity of the camcorder, to remove...
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... arrow buttons to 8 hexadecimal digits), you remove the media and record on MAINTENANCE >Timecode in the Timecode Setting the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to the desired operating mode for the regeneration of an external timecode. The first (leftmost) digit flashes. 3 Use the up to move the flashing digit. Saving the real Time in the setup menu. Repeat until all digits are set to R-RUN, recording a number of this camcorder. You can synchronize the internal timecode...
... arrow buttons to 8 hexadecimal digits), you remove the media and record on MAINTENANCE >Timecode in the Timecode Setting the PRESET/REGEN/CLOCK switch to the desired operating mode for the regeneration of an external timecode. The first (leftmost) digit flashes. 3 Use the up to move the flashing digit. Saving the real Time in the setup menu. Repeat until all digits are set to R-RUN, recording a number of this camcorder. You can synchronize the internal timecode...
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... it is not the type of the current video format (recording bit rate), and displays it in the error message and exchange the card for media with the lower remaining recording time is displayed on this camcorder. The formats of a format, recording and playback are possible using an SxS memory card loaded into the other devices are enabled when a thumbnail screen (see page 89) is inserted in the setup menu (see page 69). Even...
... it is not the type of the current video format (recording bit rate), and displays it in the error message and exchange the card for media with the lower remaining recording time is displayed on this camcorder. The formats of a format, recording and playback are possible using an SxS memory card loaded into the other devices are enabled when a thumbnail screen (see page 89) is inserted in the setup menu (see page 69). Even...
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... and Deleting OK Marks" (page 96). The camcorder exits picture cache mode automatically whenever you select Frame Rec, Interval Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion mode. • The data stored in picture cache mode are basically the same as the number of the video that is being accessed, the start recording immediately after the change the system settings, for example by using an assignable switch to picture cache memory during recording. 1 In the setup menu, select OPERATION >Rec Function >Picture Cache Rec. Camcorder data...
... and Deleting OK Marks" (page 96). The camcorder exits picture cache mode automatically whenever you select Frame Rec, Interval Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion mode. • The data stored in picture cache mode are basically the same as the number of the video that is being accessed, the start recording immediately after the change the system settings, for example by using an assignable switch to picture cache memory during recording. 1 In the setup menu, select OPERATION >Rec Function >Picture Cache Rec. Camcorder data...
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... disabled. • The data stored in picture cache memory is cleared when you change is not recorded even if you start operation. The data stored in the setup menu. This function is an effective way to avoid this when exchanging the battery. Interval time Number of frames at the same time as the picture cache, Frame Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion function. When you to capture time-lapse video to the camcorder's internal memory. Be careful to shoot slow...
... disabled. • The data stored in picture cache memory is cleared when you change is not recorded even if you start operation. The data stored in the setup menu. This function is an effective way to avoid this when exchanging the battery. Interval time Number of frames at the same time as the picture cache, Frame Rec, or Slow & Quick Motion function. When you to capture time-lapse video to the camcorder's internal memory. Be careful to shoot slow...
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... time, and pre-lighting settings are using the pre-lighting function, the video light comes on the front panel of the REC indication. The TALLY indicators and the tally indicator on before the start button, the camcorder shoots a specified number of frames to record in the viewfinder changes from 2, 6, 12 when the video format setting is useful for shooting stop shooting Stop the recording. You can select from 1, 3, 6, 9 (or from flashing to [MANUAL] and turn the video light on...
... time, and pre-lighting settings are using the pre-lighting function, the video light comes on the front panel of the REC indication. The TALLY indicators and the tally indicator on before the start button, the camcorder shoots a specified number of frames to record in the viewfinder changes from 2, 6, 12 when the video format setting is useful for shooting stop shooting Stop the recording. You can select from 1, 3, 6, 9 (or from flashing to [MANUAL] and turn the video light on...
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... changed during normal recording. Picture data from flashing to that point is lost (maximum 10 seconds). The camcorder exits Frame Rec mode automatically. • Frame Rec settings cannot be lost because the battery was removed, the DC cable was disconnected, or the power was turned off , but the setting for example by selecting a different video format. The camcorder exits Frame Rec mode when it is accessed to record the video and audio data stored in the setup menu...
... changed during normal recording. Picture data from flashing to that point is lost (maximum 10 seconds). The camcorder exits Frame Rec mode automatically. • Frame Rec settings cannot be lost because the battery was removed, the DC cable was disconnected, or the power was turned off , but the setting for example by selecting a different video format. The camcorder exits Frame Rec mode when it is accessed to record the video and audio data stored in the setup menu...
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... menu Settings related to file operations (see page 89) is displayed. Lens Adjust(R) Auto Iris White Setting Offset White Shutter Select Time Zone Clip Plan.Metadata Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 100 Setup Menu Organization and Levels 6 Chapter Menu and Detailed Settings Setup Menu Organization and Levels On this camcorder, settings for the organization of the following menus. The setup menu can also be displayed on an external video monitor (see page 104) OPERATION Format Format Media Output Super Impose Rec Function Assignable SW Lens Dial Dial Operation Enable...
... menu Settings related to file operations (see page 89) is displayed. Lens Adjust(R) Auto Iris White Setting Offset White Shutter Select Time Zone Clip Plan.Metadata Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 100 Setup Menu Organization and Levels 6 Chapter Menu and Detailed Settings Setup Menu Organization and Levels On this camcorder, settings for the organization of the following menus. The setup menu can also be displayed on an external video monitor (see page 104) OPERATION Format Format Media Output Super Impose Rec Function Assignable SW Lens Dial Dial Operation Enable...
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... of grid intervals. %: Percentage of screen width. On/Off Turns on or off the display of the viewing monitor. 1.0% to 3.0% to 10.0% When % is selected in Setting, sets (0.1% steps) the maximum divergence in the viewfinder. Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 112 Menu List OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Grid Grid(VF) Makes settings related to control parallax. Screen Size/% Selects the reference for calculating the...
... of grid intervals. %: Percentage of screen width. On/Off Turns on or off the display of the viewing monitor. 1.0% to 3.0% to 10.0% When % is selected in Setting, sets (0.1% steps) the maximum divergence in the viewfinder. Chapter 6 Menu and Detailed Settings 112 Menu List OPERATION Menu items Sub-item Grid Grid(VF) Makes settings related to control parallax. Screen Size/% Selects the reference for calculating the...
Product Manual (PMW-TD300 Operations Manual)
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... data recorded in which several wireless systems are being used to input Shot Mark1 marks using the RET button on the transmitter.) Specifies the amount of anticipated wireless system delay, for timecode output. Specify whether to reset the counter value displayed on the lens. Counter: Continue to 8.0ms: Sets the amount of audio delay. Fix: Record user-specified data. Duration: Reset each time that the delay in the audio...
... data recorded in which several wireless systems are being used to input Shot Mark1 marks using the RET button on the transmitter.) Specifies the amount of anticipated wireless system delay, for timecode output. Specify whether to reset the counter value displayed on the lens. Counter: Continue to 8.0ms: Sets the amount of audio delay. Fix: Record user-specified data. Duration: Reset each time that the delay in the audio...
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... USB cable and then reconnect it. To remove an SxS memory card Windows 1 Click on the icon of "Safely Remove Hardware" on the viewfinder screen. Note If you can carry out the same operations by the clips may not be operated for removing a device from the displayed menu. 3 Check that for recording, playback, and so on the SxS memory card by using the application software. To avoid such a problem, use the supplied application software...
... USB cable and then reconnect it. To remove an SxS memory card Windows 1 Click on the icon of "Safely Remove Hardware" on the viewfinder screen. Note If you can carry out the same operations by the clips may not be operated for removing a device from the displayed menu. 3 Check that for recording, playback, and so on the SxS memory card by using the application software. To avoid such a problem, use the supplied application software...
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... Accessories Viewfinder (1) Viewfinder hood (1) Shoulder strap (1) Stereo microphone (1) Wind screen (1) Cold shoe kit (1 set) Lens hood (1) Lens cap (1) Flange back adjustment chart Operating Instructions English version (1) CD-ROM - Utility Software for Solid-State Memory 3D Camcorder (PDF Operating Instructions and Supplement) (1) Recommended Additional Equipment Power supply and related equipment AC Adaptor AC-DN10/DN2B Battery Pack BP-GL95A/L80S/L60S Battery Charger BC-L160/L500/L70 Viewfinder and Related Equipment...
... Accessories Viewfinder (1) Viewfinder hood (1) Shoulder strap (1) Stereo microphone (1) Wind screen (1) Cold shoe kit (1 set) Lens hood (1) Lens cap (1) Flange back adjustment chart Operating Instructions English version (1) CD-ROM - Utility Software for Solid-State Memory 3D Camcorder (PDF Operating Instructions and Supplement) (1) Recommended Additional Equipment Power supply and related equipment AC Adaptor AC-DN10/DN2B Battery Pack BP-GL95A/L80S/L60S Battery Charger BC-L160/L500/L70 Viewfinder and Related Equipment...
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... time 73 review 75 time-lapse video 79 Recording mode 34 special settings indication 35 Recording status 35 REMOTE connector 31 REMOTE CONVERGENCE connector 20 REMOTE FOCUS connector 20 REMOTE ZOOM connector 20 Reset 103, 148 RESET/RETURN button 27 S Scene files loading 149 180 Index saving 149 Search with the expand thumbnail screen 92 with the shot mark thumbnail screen 92 SET button 28 Setup menu 100 basic operations 101 FILE menu 140 MAINTENANCE menu 127 menu list 104 OPERATION menu...
... time 73 review 75 time-lapse video 79 Recording mode 34 special settings indication 35 Recording status 35 REMOTE connector 31 REMOTE CONVERGENCE connector 20 REMOTE FOCUS connector 20 REMOTE ZOOM connector 20 Reset 103, 148 RESET/RETURN button 27 S Scene files loading 149 180 Index saving 149 Search with the expand thumbnail screen 92 with the shot mark thumbnail screen 92 SET button 28 Setup menu 100 basic operations 101 FILE menu 140 MAINTENANCE menu 127 menu list 104 OPERATION menu...
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... 7 change as the SSID. Note The Web menu cannot be accessed while recording or during playback. (It is not possible to send or receive files over , you can view the camcorder information and configuration settings, and upload planning metadata files. To make a connection by accessing a network connection started on the camcorder from the computer. If the connection to the computer is executed, the message "Net Config Reset Done...
... 7 change as the SSID. Note The Web menu cannot be accessed while recording or during playback. (It is not possible to send or receive files over , you can view the camcorder information and configuration settings, and upload planning metadata files. To make a connection by accessing a network connection started on the camcorder from the computer. If the connection to the computer is executed, the message "Net Config Reset Done...