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User manual for Sony PMW-400L 2/3" XDCAM EX HD Camcorder with 50 PMW-400LCE
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Basic description and contents of package
- Product classification: Professional Video - Professional Camcorders - Camcorders
- Safety instructions
- Startup and operation of the camcorders
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- Settings and expert assistance
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- Troubleshooting
- Warranty information
- Price: 15 USD
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User manual for the Sony PMW-400L 2/3" XDCAM EX HD Camcorder with 50 PMW-400LCE
The user manual for the Sony PMW-400L 2/3" XDCAM EX HD Camcorder with 50 PMW-400LCE provides
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The Sony PMW-400L 2/3" XDCAM EX HD Camcorder with 50 Pin Interface Adapter is a 2/3", shoulder-mounted, interchangeable lens camcorder in the XDCAM EX line. It features three 2/3" type Exmor CMOS imaging sensors with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. The camera records HD and SD in both NTSC and PAL compatible frame rates. The camera records 1080i at 59.94/50 and 1080p at 29.97/25/23.98, as well as 720p in 59.94/50/25/23.98 and SD at 576i/p and 480i/p as well as additional HD frame sizes. The PMW-400 features a high quality 4:2:2 recording @ 50 MB/s in 1920 x 1080 and 1280 x 720 and other data recording settings. The camera records to Sony's SxS media cards, these cards use the ExpressCard/34 interface providing a fast transfer into a computer equipped with an ExpressCard slot. The camera also records to optional, lower cost media cards using available adapters, although Sony recommends using these in an emergency only.
The PMW-400 also features a host of camera functions and settings including; a memory buffer that allows you to record up to 15 seconds of audio and picture before you press the record button, selectable gamma curves, slow and quick motion (variable recording frame rates), time-lapse, stop-motion, and slow shutter mode. The camcorder features a removable 3.5" Color LCD Viewfinder that you can view as a standard viewfinder or remove the eyepiece and use as an LCD screen. The PMW-400 features timecode in and out and genlock for multiple camera shoots.The PMW-400LCE package comes with Sony's CBK-CE01 50 Pin Interface and Digital Extender already installed. This adapter allows you to access the 2x digital extender that blows up the image 2x with minimal loss in quality. The adapter also allows you to connect the optional CA-FB70 Optical fiber adaptor or the CA-TX70 Digital Triax adaptor for studio operation.
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| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | | Sensor | 3 x CMOS, 2/3" type Exmor | | Prism | F 1.4 Prism | | Shutter Type | Rolling | | Minimum Illumination | 0.003 lx: 1080/59.94i, F1.9 +42dB gain with 64 frame accumulation | | Extender | Digital 2x extender | | LCD Monitor | 3.5" color LCD
960 x 540 resolution | | Tilting Angle Adjustment | 180° | | Controls | Peaking
Brightness
Contrast
Tally: High/Off/Low (controls front Tally indicator)
Zebra: On/Off
Display Text: On/Off
Mirror Display
L/R: Reverses the image horizontally
Off: Does not reverse the image
B/T: Reverses the image vertically | | Diopter Correction | Yes | | Signal System | NTSC/PAL compatible frame rates | | Recording Format | Video
MPEG-2 Long GOP
- HD 422 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps max., MPEG-2 422P@HL
- HQ mode: VBR, 35 Mbps max., MPEG-2 MP@HL
- SP mode: CBR, 25 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@H-14
- SD mode : MPEG IMX, DVCAM
Audio
UDF
- HD 422 50 mode: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
- HD 420 HQ mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
- SD MPEG IMX mode: LPCM 16/ 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
- SD DVCAM mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
FAT - HD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
- SD DVCAM mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels
| | Recording Frame Rate | UDF
- HD 422 50 Mode: MPEG-2 422P@HL, 50 MBps/ CBR
- 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
- 1280 x 720/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
- HD 420 HQ Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35 MB/s VBR
- 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p (Version Up)
- 1440 x 1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
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- 1280 x 720/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p (2-3 pull down)
- SD MPEG IMX Mode
- 720 x 480/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF
- 720 x 576/ 50i, 25PsF
- SD DVCAM Mode
- 720 x 480/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF
- 720 x 576/ 50i, 25PsF
FAT
- HD HQ Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35 Mbps/ VBR
- 1920 x 1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
- 1440 x 1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
- 1280 x 720/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
- HD SP 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@H-14, 25 Mbps/ CBR
- 1440 x 1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 23.98p (2-3 pull down)
SD DVCAM Mode
- 720 x 480/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF
- 720 x 576/ 50i, 25PsF
| | Recording/Playback Time | UDF
- HD 422 50/ SD MPEG IMX Mode
- Approx. 120 min with SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
- Approx. 60 min with SBP-32/SBS-32G1A (32GB) memory card
- Approx. 30 min with SBP-16 (16GB) memory card
- HD 420 HQ Mode
- Approx. 180 min with SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
- Approx. 90 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32GB) memory card
- Approx. 45 min with SBP-16 (16GB) memory card
- SD DVCAM Mode
- Approx. 220 min with SBS-64G1A (64GB) memory card
- Approx. 110 min with SBP-32/SBS-32G1A (32GB) memory card
- Approx. 55 min with SBP-16 (16GB) memory card
FAT
- HD HQ Mode
- Approx. 200 min with SBS-64G1A (64GB) memory card
- Approx. 100 min with SBP-32/SBS-32G1A (32GB) memory card
- Approx. 50 min with SBP-16 (16GB) memory card
- HD SP Mode
- Approx. 280 min with SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
- Approx. 140 min with SBP-32/SBS-32G1A (32GB) memory card
- Approx. 70 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
- SD DVCAM Mode
- Approx. 260 min with SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
- Approx. 130 min with SBP-32/SBS-32G1A (32GB) memory card
- Approx. 65 min with SBP-16 (16GB) memory card
| | Recording Media | SxS Pro series
SxS-1 series
XQD: requires use of available adapter
SDHC: Class 10 card, requires use of available adapter
Memory Stick PRO-HG DUA HXA series: requires use of available adapter
Note: Sony advises that not all XQD, SDHC, or Memory Stick cards are compatible and not all recording features are available when using an adapter. | | Sampling Frequency | 48 kHz | | Audio Quantization | 16 bits | | Headroom | Factory: 20 dB
Settings: 20, 18, 16, 12 db | | Frequency Response | Mic: 50 to 20 kHz (within ±3 dB)
Line: 20 to 20 kHz (within ±3 dB)
WRR Analog: 50 to 20 kHz (within ±3 dB)
WRR Digital: 20 to 20 kHz (within ±3 dB) | | Dynamic Range | 90 dB (typical) | | Distortion | 0.08% max (with input level 40dBu) | | Built-in Mic | No | | Built-in Speaker | Monaural
Output: 300 mW | | Shutter Speeds | 1/60 to 1/2,000 of a second
ECS (Extended Clear Scan)
Frame Accumulation SLS (Slow Shutter): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 32, 64 | | Exposure Modes | Auto/Manual | | White Balance Modes | Preset: 3200K
Memory A: Settable
Memory B: Settable/ATW | | Gain | -3, 0 , 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 dB | | Lens Mount | Sony 2/3" type bayonet mount | | Input | Timecode
1 x BNC
Genlock
1 x BNC
DC Power
1 x XLR 4-pin male
Remote
1 x 8-pin
Audio
2 x XLR 3-pin female: line/mic/mic + 48V selectable
Mic
1 x XLR 5-pin female: mic +48V
Wireless Receiver IN
1 x D-sub 15-pin | | Output | SDI
2 x BNC SD-SDI/HD-SDI selectable
HDMI
1 x Type A
HD-Y or Composite
1 x BNC
Earphone
1 x Stereo mini-jack
Speaker
Monaural
Timecode
1 x BNC | | Data Connector | i.Link
1 x IEEE 1394 6-pin: (Firewire 400), HDV (1080i), DVCAM stream input/output
1 x USB type B
1 x USB type A | | Accessory Ports and Connectors | CBK-CE01 50 Pin interface adaptet
Allows connection to Optical Fiber or Digital Triax via available adapters.
Remote
1 x 8-pin
Lens Remote
1 x 12-pin | | Accessory Shoe | 1 x Cold shoe | | Memory Card Slot | 2 x Media card slots: SxS | | Language Supported | Menu
English, Chinese
Clip Names/Shot Marks
English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish
Note: Some characters in the following languages are displayed as different but similar characters - French, Dutch, Finnish | | Battery Level Indicator | Yes | | Playback Options | HD, SD (NTSC/PAL), HD downconverted to SD
Normal speed forward, and 4x, 15x, 24x forward and reverse playback is supported | | Software | XDCAM Clip Browsing Software | | Temperature | Operating
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage
-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) | | Power | Requirements
12VDC (11 to 17.0 Volts)
Consumption
Approx 26 W: main unit + LCD viewfinder + auto focus lens + microphone while recording | | Battery Type | BP-L80S | | Dimension L x W x H | Without lens or viewfinder: 13.13 x 5 x 10.63" (332 x 124 x 269 mm) | | Weight | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) | | Package Weight | 13.45 lb | | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 21.5 x 14.5 x 10.1" | |
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