Sony PMW-RX50 User manual

4-547-852-11 (1)
© 2014 Sony Corporation
Portable Memory
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
PMW-RX50

Table of Contents
2
Overview
Part Identification ..................................................................... 5
Front View ..................................................................... 5
Rear View ....................................................................... 6
Top Panel ....................................................................... 6
Audio Input Box (Supplied) ........................................... 7
IR Remote Commander (Supplied) ................................ 7
On-Screen Indications .................................................... 9
Software Downloads ............................................................... 10
Preparations
Power Supply ........................................................................... 11
Using a Battery Pack .................................................... 11
Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................................. 12
Turning the Power On/Off ........................................... 12
Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 12
Using SxS Memory Cards ...................................................... 13
Using Other Media .................................................................. 15
Removing and Attaching the Audio Input Box .................... 16
Removing the Audio Input Box ................................... 16
Attaching the Audio Input Box .................................... 16
Using a Wi-Fi Connection ...................................................... 17
Attaching the CBK-WA100 ......................................... 17
Connecting to Wi-Fi with the CBK-WA100 ............... 18
Using the Web Menu ................................................... 18
Using Wi-Fi Remote Control ....................................... 19
Recording
Changing Basic Settings ......................................................... 21
Selecting an Input Signal ............................................. 21
Video Formats .............................................................. 21
Time Data ..................................................................... 23
Setting the Output Mode .............................................. 23
Recording ................................................................................. 24
Useful Functions ...................................................................... 25
Color Bars/Reference Tone .......................................... 25
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Shot Marks ............................... 25
OK/NG/KP Flags ................................... 25
OK Mark ........................................................ 25
Assignable Buttons ....................................................... 26
Clip Continuous Recording .................... 26
Loop Recording ...................................... 27
Deleting Clips ............................................................... 27
Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data ............................. 28
Planning Metadata ........................................................ 28
Playback
Thumbnail Screens ................................................................. 32
Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen ....................... 32
Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen .................... 33
Playing Clips ............................................................................ 34
Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in
Sequence ................................................................ 34
Playing between In-point and Out-point ...................... 34
Playing Clips in Repeat Mode ...................................... 35
Monitoring Audio ......................................................... 35
Cueing Up .................................................................... 35
Clip Operations ....................................................................... 36
Clip Operation Menus .................................................. 36
Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus ........... 36
Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip ............. 38
OK/NG/KP Flag ..................................... 38
OK Mark ........................................................ 39
Copying Clips ............................................................... 39
Deleting Clips ............................................................... 39
EXPAND CLIP Screen ................................................ 39
SHOT MARK Screen .............. 41
Changing the Index Frame ...... 42
Dividing a Clip .............................................. 42
Status Displays
Showing the Status Screens .................................................... 43
Audio Status Screen ..................................................... 43
Video Status Screen ..................................................... 43
Button/Remote Status Screen ....................................... 44
Battery/Media Status Screen ........................................ 44
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Overview of the Setup Menus ................................................ 45
Setup Menu Layers ...................................................... 45
Basic Menu Operations .......................................................... 46
Setup Menu List ...................................................................... 47
[AUDIO SET] Menu .................................................... 47
[VIDEO SET] Menu .................................................... 49
[LCD SET] Menu ......................................................... 52
[TC/UB] SET Menu ..................................................... 53
[OTHERS] Menu ......................................................... 54
Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Monitors and Camcorders ................. 65
Connecting Audio Equipment ............................................... 66
Connecting a Computer ......................................................... 67
Connecting via i.LINK ........................................................... 68
Recording the Image on an External Device ...... 68
Nonlinear Editing ................................................ 68
Recording and SDI Output of External Input
Signals .................................................................... 69
Connecting USB Media .......................................................... 70
Supported USB Media ................................................. 70
Copying Clips ............................................................... 70
Displaying the USB Media Thumbnail Screen ............ 70
Appendices
Important Notes on Operation .............................................. 72
Recording Video Formats ([Rec Format]) ............................ 74
Formats and Limitations of Outputs .................................... 76
Backup Battery Replacement ................................................ 83
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 84
Licenses .................................................................................... 88
MPEG-4 AVC Patent Portfolio License ...................... 88
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ..................... 88
Bitmap Fonts ................................................................ 88
On accessing software to which the GPL applies ........ 88
About OpenSSL ........................................................... 88
About JQuery,Sizzle.js ........................................................... 91
Specifications ........................................................................... 91
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Part Identification 5
Overview
For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses.
The above is an illustration with the audio input box removed. For details on the parts of the audio input box,
see “Audio Input Box (Supplied)” (page 7).
1. LCD monitor
The LCD monitor LCD can be rotated 180° in
the clockwise direction and 90° in the
counterclockwise direction when it is open. It
can also be stowed on the top surface of the
recorder with the screen facing up.
To rotate the LCD monitor, tilt it toward you
(approximately 80°) and then turn it sideways.
2. Exhaust vent
Do not block the exhaust vent.
3. TALLY lamp
4. Infrared light receiver sensor
5. SLOT SELECT button
6. VOLUME buttons
7. Headphone connector
8. Memory card slots (page 13)
9. Power button/lamp (page 12)
10. Built-in speaker
11. Shoulder strap mounting points
The supplied shoulder straps mount as shown in
the following diagram.
12. Intake vent
Do not block the intake vent.
Overview
Part Identification
Front View

Part Identification
6
Overview
1. DC OUT connector (4-pin) (for CBK-
WA100) (page 18)
Note
When operating on battery power, the voltage
output will be that of the battery.
2. HDMI OUT connector (page 65)
3. External device connector
Connect a CBK-WA100 Wireless Adapter (not
supplied), an IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN
Module (not supplied), or a USB flash drive
here.
When a CBK-WA100/IFU-WLM3 is
connected: You can connect the recorder to a
computer via a Wi-Fi (wireless) connection.
When a USB flash drive is connected: You can
record, save, and load the following data.
• Planning metadata (page 28)
Note
Use this connector only for the CBK-WA100, IFU-
WLM3, USB flash drives, and USB media. Do not
connect and use USB hubs and other devices.
For details on Wi-Fi connections, see “Using a
Wi-Fi Connection” (page 17).
4. i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (4-pin,
IEEE1394 S400-compliant) (page 65)
5. PC connector
Switch the recorder to USB connection mode,
and use this connector to use the unit as an
external memory device of a computer.
6. SDI IN (serial digital input) connector
(BNC type) (page 65)
7. SDI OUT 1 (serial digital output)
connector (BNC type) (page 65)
8. VIDEO OUT (analog video output)
connector (BNC type) (page 65)
9. AUDIO OUT (analog audio output)
connector (CH-1/CH-2) (page 65)
10. Battery pack receptacle (page 11)
11. DC IN (DC power supply input) connector
(page 12)
12. BATT RELEASE (battery release) button
(page 11)
13. SDI OUT 2 (serial digital output)
connector
Note
Power can only be supplied to an external device from
either the DC OUT connector or the external device
connector. They cannot both be used to supply power at
the same time.
1. DURATION/TC/U-BIT (time data
selection) button (page 23)
2. THUMBNAIL (thumbnail display) button
(page 32)
3. Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, SEL/SET
(select/set) button (page 46)
Press the left/right buttons during playback/
pause to play in slow motion.
4. MENU (menu display ON/OFF) button
(page 46)
5. CANCEL button (page 46)
6. STATUS (status display selection) button
(page 43)
This can also be used as the ASSIGN 3
(assignable) button (page 26).
Rear View
Top Panel
DURATION
THUMBNAIL
SEL
SET
MENU CANCEL
PREV STOP / EE
F REV F FWDPLAY / PAU S E
NEXT
REC
ASSIGN
STATUS LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY
21
TC / U
-
BIT

Part Identification 7
Overview
7. LCD BRIGHT (LCD monitor brightness
adjustment) button
This can also be used as the ASSIGN 4
(assignable) button (page 26).
8. DISPLAY button (page 9)
This can also be used as the ASSIGN 5
(assignable) button (page 26).
9. ASSIGN 1/2 (assignable) buttons (page 26)
10. REC (record) button (page 24)
11. F REV (fast reverse playback) button
(page 35)
12. PLAY/PAUSE button (page 34)
13. F FWD (fast forward playback) button
(page 35)
14. NEXT (next clip) button (page 35)
15. STOP/EE (button) (pages 24 and 32)
16. PREV (previous clip) button (page 35)
The audio input box is removable. For details, see
“Removing and Attaching the Audio Input Box”
(page 16).
Front
Rear
1. AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2 adjustment
knobs (page 66)
2. AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (page
66)
To input audio signals to the AUDIO IN connectors,
[Audio Input] (page 47) must be configured in the
[AUDIO SET] menu.
Before use, pull out the insulation sheet.
Audio Input Box (Supplied)
IR Remote Commander (Supplied)
Insulation sheet

Part Identification
8
Overview
1. TC RESET (timecode reset) button
2. SCAN/SLOW (fast reverse
playback / fast playback) buttons
3. . > (previous/next clip) buttons
4. PLAY button
5. STOP button
6. DISPLAY (screen display) button
7. START/STOP (recording start/stop)
button
8. PAUSE button
9. b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons
Notes
• The DATA CODE, T/W (zoom), and MODE buttons
are not used with this recorder.
• To avoid malfunctions, the remote control function is
automatically deactivated when the recorder is turned
off. Activate the function each time when required
after you turn the recorder on.
Replacing the battery in the IR Remote
Commander
Use a commercially available CR2025 lithium
battery. Do not use any battery other than a
CR2025.
1Press the tab inward and grasp it with
your fingernail to pull out the battery
case.
2Insert the new battery with its + side
facing up.
3Insert the battery case until it clicks into
place.
• Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in
fire.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
When you dispose of the battery, you must obey
the law in the relative area or country.
WARNING
CAUTION
Tab

Part Identification 9
Overview
While recording or in standby mode, pressing the DISPLAY button displays the status and settings of this
unit on the LCD monitor.
Remarks
[M]: The indication of the items named with this suffix can be independently turned on/off with [Display
On/Off] in the [LCD SET] menu (page 52).
1. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage
indication [M] (page 11)
2. i.LINK status indication (page 68)
Only when an external device is connected to
the i.LINK connector, the status of the device is
displayed.
3. Special recording/operation status
indication
4. Media status indication
Displays the active memory card slots.
5. Time data indication [M] (page 23)
6. Media remaining indication [M] (page 14)
7. Output mode indication (page 23)
Displays “Out Thru” when the output mode is
set to [THROUGH], or [Out Auto] when the
output mode is set to [AUTO].
8. In-point to out-point partial playback
indication (page 34)
Displays “P-PLAY” when playing the interval
from the in-point to the out-point.
9. Synchronous recording indication [M]
Displays “RM-SDI” when [SDI Rec Control]
in the [VIDEO SET] menu is set to [On].
Displays “Rec2” when the REC trigger
signal is output when using the
CBK-WA100.
10. Trim indication (page 35)
11. Loop recording indication (page 27)
Displayed when loop recording.
12. Audio level meters [M]
13. USB media icon indication (page 70) or
wireless adapter status indication
Displays an icon when valid USB media (HDD,
flash drive, or other USB device) is connected.
If the media is protected, a lock mark
appears.
If a CBK-WA100 wireless adapter is connected,
it displays the wireless status, SD card
remaining capacity, and clip transfer status.
On-Screen Indications
zREC Recording in progress
STBY Standby for recording
CONT (lit) When using Clip Continuous
Recording, indicates that a
clip is being continued.
CONT
(flashing)
When using Clip Continuous
Recording, indicates there is
no continuing clip.

Software Downloads
10
Overview
14. Input signal indication
Displayed when a signal is input from the input
source selected by [Input Source Select] in the
[VIDEO SET] menu.
Note
If the indication is blinking, check whether [REC
Format] matches the input signal and whether the
input signal is distorted.
15. Video Format indication [M] (page 21)
16. Clip name indication [M] (page 24)
When the unit is used with a PC connection,
download any device drivers, plug-ins, and
application software you require from the
following websites.
Sony Professional products website:
U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com
Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca
Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com
Europe, http://www.pro.sony.eu/pro
Middle East, Africa http://sony-psmea.com
Russia http://sony.ru/pro/
Brazil http://sonypro.com.br
Australia http://pro.sony.com.au
New Zealand http://pro.sony.co.nz
Japan http://www.sonybsc.com
Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com
Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr
China http://pro.sony.com.cn
India http://pro.sony.co.in
Sony Creative Software, software download
page:
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/
download/software_for_sony_equipment
Ext SDI in Input from the SDI IN
connector
Ext i.LINK in HDV/DVCAM input from the
i.LINK connector
SG Color bar output
Software Downloads