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1. 25 Removing SxS memory card 26 Switching Between SxS Memory Cards 26 Formatting an SxS Memory Card 26 Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording vez rece vieni 26 Restoring an SxS Memory Card 27 Using an SD Card eere eerie esee te ente tn tatnen 28 Usable SD Catds 2 Eres ep epe 28 Inserting an SD Card sse 28 Removing an SD memory card 28 Formatting an SD Memory Card 28 Checking the Remaining Time sss 28 Using an 5 eere eese esee eese essen sensa sensa sensns enun Attaching the AXS R5 eee Removing the AXS R5 eee Inserting an AXS Memory Card Removing an AXS Memory Card Recording to an AXS Memory Card T Formatting an AXS Memory Card Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording 30 Restoring AXS Memory Card 30 Using a USB Wireless LAN Module rere 31 Attaching the IFU WLM3G een 31 Making a Wi Fi Connection eee 32 Using the Wi Fi Remote Commander 32 Recording Basic Opera
2. 6dB 9dB 12dB 18dB Exposure Index Sets the EI value PMW F5 This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in 500EI to 8000EI 2000EI PMW F55 320EI to 5000EI 1250EI Base Setting of the System menu is set to Cine EL and Main Sub amp Internal Rec in Monitor LUT of the Video menu is set to MLUT The Highlight Latitude values for each EI value are follows PMW F5 500 4 0E 640EI 4 4E 800EI 4 7E 1000EI 5 0E 1250EL 5 4 1600EI 5 7E 2000EI 6 0E 2500EI 6 4E 3200EI 6 7E 4000EI 7 0E 5000EI 7 4E 6400EI 7 7 8000EI 8 0E PMW F55 320 4 0 400 4 4E 500EL 4 7E 640EI 5 0E 800EI 5 4E 1000EI 5 7E 1250 6 0E 1600EI 6 4E 2000EI 6 7E 2500EL 7 0E 3200 7 4E 4000EI 7 7E 5000 8 0E Remote Gain L 3dB OdB 3dB 6dB 9dB 12dB 18dB Sets the gain switch L level for RM such as RM B150 etc This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom Setup Menu List s6umes 51 sbunies 52 Camera Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Remote Gain M 3dB OdB 6dB 9dB 12dB 18dB Sets the gain switch M level for RM such as RM BI5 etc This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom Remote Gain
3. Format setting Step Continuous 59 94P 216 180 120 90 45 22 5 11 25 5 625 359 7 to 4 16 59 941 50 300 180 150 90 45 22 5 11 25 5 625 50i 29 97P 216 180 120 90 45 22 5 11 25 5 625 25P 300 180 150 90 45 22 5 11 25 5 625 24P 180 172 8 144 90 45 22 5 11 25 5 625 23 98P Step Select Changes the preset value for Shutter Value 8 types of the Execute Cancel Step setting in Select Add Adds a step shutter value When 8 steps are already registered delete a step shutter value by using Delete to make the space for adding the new step shutter value Delete Deletes a registered step shutter value Step 1 8 Displays a registered step shutter value Setup Menu List Camera Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Slow Shutter Setting Turns the slow shutter function on off Setting the slow On Off shutter Number of Frames 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sets the number of frames to accumulate for the slow shutter S amp Q Motion Setting Setting the Slow amp On Off Quick Motion function Turns the Slow amp Quick Motion function on off This setting is available only when Format in Rec Format of the System menu is set to KAVC 2048 x 1080P or 1920 x 1080P High Frame Rate Mode Off Full Scan Enables high speed imaging by setting the reading of the imager to the 2K mo
4. 720 x 480 59 94P cannot be output when Frequency is set to 29 97 25 The Frequency setting in System Setting of The Format setting in Rec format of the Output format the System menu System menu 59 94 50 XAVC 4096 x 2160P 1920 x 1080 59 94P 50P PMW F55 only 1920 x 1080 59 941 501 XAVC 2048 x 1080P 1920 x 1080 59 94P 50P XAVC 1920 x 1080P 1920 x 1080 59 94i 50i MPEG 1920 x 1080i 720 x 480 576 59 94P 50P 29 97 25 XAVC 4096 x 2160P 1920 x 1080 29 97PsF 25PsF PMW F55 only XAVC 2048 x 1080P XAVC 1920 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080P SStP SR SQ 422 SStP SR Lite 422 SStP SR SQ 444 1920 x 1080 29 97PsF 25PsF 720 x 480 576 29 9 7PsF 25PsF Formats and Limitations of Outputs The Frequency setting in System Setting of the System menu The Format setting in Rec format of the System menu Output format 24 XAVC 4096 x 2160P PMW F55 only XAVC 2048 x 1080P SStP SR SQ 422 SStP SR Lite 422 SStP SR SQ 444 1920 x 1080 24P 23 98 XAVC 4096 x 2160P PMW F55 only XAVC 2048 x 1080P XAVC 1920 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080P SStP SR SQ 422 SStP SR Lite 422 SStP SR SQ 444 1920 x 1080 23 98P Output formats from the TEST OUT connector Signals output from the TEST OUT connector are either the HD Y Composite or HD SYNC signals output from the SDI OUT connector HDMI OUT connector The output signal differs d
5. Reset Resets the timecode and counter Set Sets the timecode Mode Sets the timecode mode Run Sets the condition for the timecode TC Source Displays the external lock status for the timecode On Screen Indications VIEW 1 1 F Rev lt lt Fast reverse Play Pause gt H Play pause F Fwd 5 Fast forward Prev 4 Previous clip jump Stop B Stop Next PPI Clip directional jump VIEW 2 1 Thumbnail m Displays or cancels the display of the thumbnail screen t Moves the cursor up Set Confirms the selected item Left Moves the cursor to the left Down Moves the cursor down Right gt Moves the cursor to the right Status screen 10 7 8 9 1 Special recording operation status 6 Clip name indication page 66 indication While recording Rec Recording in progress Displays Clip clip name when Mode in Clip Naming of the Media menu is set to Standard or Reel Camera ID Reel Number and Shot Camera Position Shot Stby Standby for recording S amp Q Rec Slow amp Quick Motion recording in progress S amp QStby Standby for Slow amp Quick Number when Mode in Clip Naming of Motion recording the Media menu is set to Cam ID Reels HFR Rec Slow amp Quick Motion and Hi While playing displaying the thumbnail Fram
6. On the thumbnail screen you can operate the clips or confirm the subsidiary data for clips using the thumbnail menu The thumbnail menu appears when you press the OPTION button page 10 on the thumbnail menu Operations of the Thumbnail Menu Turn the MENU dial page 9 to select a menu item then press the MENU dial Pressing the CANCEL BACK button page 9 restores to the previous condition Pressing the OPTION button while the thumbnail menu is displayed turns the thumbnail menu off When the SxS memory card is write protected some operations are unavailable There may be items that cannot be selected depending on the status when the menu is displayed Clip operation menu Display Clip Properties Displays the detailed information of a clip screen page 42 Copy MPEG2 Proxy PMW F55 only Copy All Clips Copies all the MPEG2 Proxy data to the destination media as a clip page 42 Delete Clip Select Clip Deletes the selected clip page 43 Customize View Thumbnail Caption Changes the items that are displayed under the thumbnail screen page 43 Playing Clips Clip Operations SueeJog reuquunu 41 reuquINYL 42 Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip Select Display Clip Properties from the thumbnail menu 4 1 5 Tc index 00 05 00 02 Video codec MPEG HD 422 Stat 00 05 00 00 Size 1920x1080 2 End 00 08 19 23 23 98 6 Duration 00
7. High Sets the noise suppression level Flicker Reduce Mode Set the operation of the Flicker Reduction function Setting Flicker Auto On Off Compensation Frequency Set to the power supply frequency of the light source causing 50 Hz 60 Hz flicker Image Setting Sets the image inversion Inversion Normal V Inv Setting the image inversion function Setup Menu List s6umes 53 sbunies Camera Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Lens Interface Setting Selects the lens interface according to the connected lens Setting the lens C Type Type C 12P type interface Type A 12P Off When using an optional LA FZB1 FZB2 mount adapter select Type C When using the lens mount adapter with Lens 12 pin service parts select Type C 12P or Type A 12P Zoom Limit Off Zoom Range 1 Zoom Range 2 Sets the limit for the zoom operation range of the power zoom 54 Setup Menu List Paint Menu The Paint menu settings are available only when Shooting Mode in Base Setting page 68 of the System menu is set to Custom Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Gamma Setting Turns the gamma compensation function on off Adjusting the On Off This setting is available only when Color Space in Base gamma Setting of the System menu is set to Normal compensation St
8. Imaging Device Pixel Count 11 6 M total 8 9 M effective Built in Filters Clear 0 9 1 8ND 1 8 1 64ND Sensitivity 2000 Ix 89 9 reflectance PMW F55 Video Gamma T12 924p 3200K Light source PMW F5 Video Gamma T14 924p 3200K Light source ISO Sensitivity PMW F55 S Log2 Gamma ISO 1250 D55 Light source Specifications seoipueddy 89 seoipueddy 90 PMW F5 S Log2 Gamma ISO 2000 D55 Light source Lens Mount PL mount with supplied lens mount adaptor Flange Focal Length FZ mount without supplied lens mount adaptor Latitude 14 stop S N Ratio 57 dB Video Gamma 24p Noise Suppression OFF Shutter Speed 1 24s to 1 6 000s 23 98P Shutter Angle 4 2 to 359 7 electronic shutter Slow Shutter SLS 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 frame accumulation Slow amp Quick Motion Function 2K HD 1 60P XAVC HD 120P White Balance Preset 3200K 4300K 5500K Memory Gain 3 0 3 6 9 12 18 dB Gamma Curve STDI STD2 STD3 STD4 STDS STD6 HG1 HG2 HG3 HG4 HG7 and HG8 S Log2 Input Output Audio Input CH 1 CH 2 XLR type 3 pin female x2 LINE MIC MIC 48V selectable Video Output TEST OUT BNC x1 Specifications DC Input XLR type 4 pin male 11 V to 17 V DC DC Output 4 pin x2 11 V to 17 V DC MAX 1 8 A w battery adaptor You can output REC Tally signal and input the REC Trigger signal through the DC OUT connec
9. 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50i 1 5G 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 59 94 50i 270M 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50i 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50i 1 5G 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 59 94 50i 270M XAVC 1920 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080i 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50i 1 5G 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 59 94 50i 270M 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50i 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50i 1 5G 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 59 94 50i 270M Formats and Limitations of Outputs seoipueddy 79 seoipueddy 80 The Frequency setting in System Setting of the System menu The Format setting in Rec format of the System menu Output format SDI Main SDI Sub 29 97 25 XAVC 4096 x 2160P 2048 x 1080 YPbPr 29 97 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 29 97 PMW F55 only 25PsF 1 5G 25PsF 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 29 97 25PsF 1 5G XAVC 2048 x 1080P 2048 1080 YPbPr 29 97 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 29 97 25PsF 1 5G 25PsF 1 5G 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 29 97 25PsF 270M 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 29 97 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 29 97 25PsF 1 5G 25PsF 1 5G 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 29 97 25PsF 270M XAVC 1920 x 1080P 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 29 97 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 29 97 MPEG 1920 x 1080i 25PsF 1 5G 25PsF 1 5G SStP SR SQ Lite 422 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 29 9
10. 88 Open software licenses On the basis of license contracts between Sony and the software copyright holders this product uses open software To meet the requirements of the software copyright holders Sony is obligated to inform you of the content of these licenses For the content of these licenses see Licensel pdf in the License folder of the supplied CD ROM Specifications Specifications General Power Requirements DC 12 V 11 V to 17 0 V Power Consumption PMW F55 Approx 25 W body only while recording XAVC 4K 59 94P 4K SDI On PMW F5 Approx 24 W body only while recording XAVC HD 59 94P HD SDI On When connecting a device to the DC OUT connector use one with current consumption of 1 8 A or less When using the camcorder with peripheral devices attached make sure that the total power consumption of the attached devices is 60 W or less Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Mass Approx 2 2 kg 4 Ib 14 oz without lens handle audio box and accessories Dimensions See Dimensions on page 92 Battery Operating Time PMW F55 Approx 150 min with BP FL75 PMW F5 Approx 160 min with BP FL75 Recording Format Video XAVC AVC H 264 High 4 2 2 Intra Profile 4K VBR 600 Mbps max 2K VBR 220 Mbps max HD SMPTE RP2027 Class100 compliant MPEG HD422 MPEG 2 Long GOP HD 422 mode CBR
11. Record and playback the camcorder Display the current status of the camcorder Switch between the recording settings and system settings Operate the assignable buttons of the camcorder Attaching the IFU WLM3 1 Open the cover of the USB wireless LAN module retracting part page 11 Insert the IFU WLM3 to the USB connector Close the cover Using a USB Wireless LAN Module 31 suonejedojg 32 Making a Wi Fi Connection Note Only one Wi Fi device can be connected at a time To make a network setting Change the Basic Authentication settings page 71 of the System menu as required Item Setting User Name User name for log in factory default setting admin Password Password for log in factory default setting model name pmw f5 or pmw f55 For details about the menu settings and entering a character string see Setup Menu Operations page 48 To make a connection 1 Set Wi Fi in Wi Fi page 71 of the System menu to Enable 2 Make a Wi Fi connection by inputting the SSID and Password onto the device or by using the Wi Fi direct connection function You can check the SSID and password of the camcorder on SSID amp Password in Wi Fi page 71 of the System menu When using the Wi Fi direct connection function proceed to the following step J Select Execute for Wi Fi Direct Connection in Wi Fi
12. Supply the operating power Operating Clips With a Computer To check the connection to the camcorder 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camcorder A message prompting you to confirm that you wish to enable the USB connection is displayed on the LCD monitor viewfinder screen This message will not be displayed while another confirmation message or in progress message e g for formatting or restoring of an SxS memory card is shown on the screen It appears when formatting or restoration has completed The message is also not displayed while the screen for the detailed information of a clip is shown on the screen It appears when an operation on the screen for the detailed information of a clip is completed or you return to the thumbnail screen 2 Select Execute by turning the MENU dial 3 With Windows check that the memory card is displayed as a removable disk in My Computer With Macintosh check that a NO NAME or Untitled folder was created on the desktop The Macintosh folder name can be changed The following operations must be avoided when the ACCESS lamp is lit in red Turning the power off or disconnecting the power cord Removing the SxS memory card Disconnecting the USB cable When removing an SxS memory card from a Macintosh do not select Card Power Off from the SxS memory card icon displayed on the menu bar Operation is not guaranteed with all computers Using
13. Turns the preset matrix function on off Preset Select PMW F5 Standard High Saturation FL Light Cinema F55 709 Like PMW F55 1 SMPTE240M 2 ITU 709 3 SMPTE Wide 4 NTSC 5 EBU Selects the preset matrix User Matrix On Off Turns the user matrix correction function on off Level 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the color saturation for the entire picture area Phase 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the color phase for the entire picture area User Matrix R G 99 to 99 0 User Matrix R B 99 to 99 0 User Matrix G R 99 to 99 0 User Matrix G B 99 to 99 0 User Matrix B R 99 to 99 0 User Matrix B G 99 to 99 0 Finely adjusts the color phase for the entire picture area by independently setting each of the factors Setup Menu List s6umes 57 sbunies 58 Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Multi Matrix Setting Settings for the multi matrix correction On Off Turns on off the multi matrix correction which allows specific colors to be selected for saturation correction in a 16 axis hue space This setting is available only when Color Space in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Normal Area Indication Displays a zebra pattern in the areas of the specified color for On Off multi matrix correction Color Detection Detects the target colo
14. You can simultaneously record pictures of RAW format and pictures with formats set by Rec Format Focus Magnifier By pressing the FOCUS MAG button of the viewfinder DVF L350 DVF EL100 DVF L700 that is attached to the camcorder you can expand the center part of the viewfinder and it is easy to adjust the focus After adjusting the focus press the button again to returns to the normal recording screen It does not affect the recorded image or output signal in the focus magnifier mode Rec Review You can review the last recorded clip on the screen Rec Review by assigning the Rec Review function to an assignable button page 38 When you stop recording and press the assigned button the last 2 seconds of the clip are played When you press and hold the button for more than 1 second the camcorder starts to rewind from two seconds before of the last frame of the clip at 4x speed When you release the button the camcorder starts playback at that point Rec Review stops at the end of the clip then resumes STBY recording standby status Rec Review cannot be performed for a clip that is recorded on the AXS RS The Setup menus cannot be operated during Rec Review False Color Display You can perform the false color display on the viewfinder by pressing the SPARE button of the viewfinder DVF EL100 DVF L700 that is attached to the camcorder For details about the false color display refer to the
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16. synchronization Change the Timecode setting in the TC UB menu External synchronization is also released when you start recording in a special recording mode External Synchronization uonoeuuo euJelx3 75 seoipueddy 76 Appendices Important Notes on Operation Use and Storage Do not subject the unit to severe shock The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped Do not cover the unit while operating Putting a cloth for example over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build up After use Always set the power switch to OFF Before storing the unit for a long period Remove the battery pack Do not leave the camcorder with the lenses facing the sun Direct sunlight can enter through the lenses be focused in the camcorder and cause fire Shipping Remove the memory cards before transporting the unit f sending the unit by truck ship air or other transportation service pack it in the shipping carton of the unit Care of the unit If the body of the unit is dirty clean it with a soft dry cloth In extreme cases use a cloth steeped in a little neutral detergent then wipe dry Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or thinner as these may cause discoloration or other damage to the finish of the unit In the event of operating problems If you should experience problems with the unit contact your Sony dealer Note about the battery termi
17. 03 19 23 Audio Codec LPCM Created 24bit 3 Recm P Device PMW F55 SNOOOOTO14 8 1 Image of the current clip 2 Timecode TC Index Timecode of the displayed frame Start Timecode at the recording starting point End Timecode at the recording ending point Duration Duration of the clip Date of recording modifying Clip name Clip title 1 2 Recording format Video Codec Video codec Size Picture size FPS Frame rate Audio Codec Audio codec Ch Bit Number of the recorded audio channel audio recording bit o c T Special recording information 8 Recording device name Clip Operations Copying MPEG2 Proxy Data PMW F55 only You can copy all the MPEG2 Proxy data recorded on the clip to another SxS memory card as a clip Each clip is copied to the destination SxS memory card and given the same name as the MPEG2 Proxy data with its suffix S02 deleted If there is another clip having the same name on the destination SxS memory card the clip is copied under a name adding a single digit number in parentheses to the end of the original clip name The parenthetical number is the minimum value that does not exist in the destination memory card Examples ABCD0002 1 if ABCD0002 exists ABCD0002 2 if ABCD0002 1 exists ABCD0005 4 if ABCD0005 3 exists Youcannot copy a file 1000 times or more if clips with the same clip name followed by parenthetical numbers 1 to 999 already
18. 53 4 2 1 8 444 13 4 40 9 1 5 8 internal thread body 284 1 9 or 1 4 in internal thread handle 15 9 21 32 1 4 in internal thread body Vi iN j 1191 H rum 9 o 3 g in internal thread handle 1 4 in internal thread body E 130 7 5 1 4 73 2 7l 168 6 2 3 4 88 7 3 1 5 50 2 205 2 8 1 8 1 4 in internal thread 3 g in internal thread seoipueddy 38 9 1 9 49 51 4 2 1 g 63 9 2 5 g 76 4 3 1 8 88 9 3 1 2 101 4 4 92 Specifications Notes Always make a test recording and verify that it was recorded successfully SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS RECORDING MEDIA EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAI
19. AC power via an AC adaptor For safety use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below Lithium ion Battery Pack BP FL75 BP L80S AC Adaptor AC DN2B AC DN10 Using a Battery Pack Attaching a battery pack 1 Attach the battery adaptor supplied to the camcorder Press the release button of the battery adaptor to pop up the ejection lever then raise the ejection lever Battery pack attaching part Power Supply Insert the projection of the battery adaptor into the slot on the rear of the camcorder then lower the ejection lever Before attaching the battery adaptor make sure that the ejection lever is raised Before lowering the ejection lever make sure that the four hooks are attached securely If the four hooks are not attached securely it may cause the connection to be poor or damage the camcorder and battery adaptor 2 Attacha battery pack to the battery adaptor Insert the battery pack into the battery pack attaching part of the battery adaptor then slide the battery pack down to lock it in place Before use charge the battery pack with the battery charger A warm battery pack immediately after use may not be able to be fully recharged Removing a battery pack Unlock the battery pack by sliding it up while pressing the battery release lever then remove it Press the release button and raise the ejection lever then remove the battery adaptor by pulling
20. Aspect Marker Zebra Turning on off the Zebra function Peaking Turning on off the Peaking function Display Turning on off the monitor display of status setting value Video Signal Switching the waveform Monitor indication for the output signal from SDI Sub VF Mode Switching viewfinder screen between color and mono Rec Starting stopping recording S amp Q Motion Turning on off the Slow amp Quick Motion Rec Review Performing the Rec Review function Slow amp Quick Motion When Main Operation is set to RAW or YPbPr and the video format page 36 is set as follows you can set the recording frame rate and playback frame rate to different values Main Recording System Frame Operation format frequency rate RAW When 23 98P 25P 120P recording on 29 97 180P an AXS only 240P XAVC 23 98P 25P 120P 1920 1080P 29 97P Useful Functions Main Recording System Frame Operation format frequency rate YPbPr XAVC 23 98P 24P 1 to 60P 2048 1080P 25P 29 97P 50P 59 94P XAVC 23 98P 25P 1 to 60P 1920 1080P 29 97P 120P XAVC 50P 59 94P 1 to 60P 1920 x 1080P 120P 180P 240P can be set only when High Frame Rate Mode is set to Full Scan Slow amp Quick Motion mode cannot be used while recording playing or displaying thumbnail Slow amp Quick Motion mode cannot be used while the Slow Shutter mode Audio cannot be
21. OFF position Removing the battery pack or the DC IN power while the camcorder is ON may cause damage to the camcorder or the memory card BRIGHTNESS button Adjusts brightness of the sub display in 4 steps STATUS status display on off button Displays status screens on the LCD monitor viewfinder external video monitor Turn the MENU dial page 9 to switch the screens in sequence Camera status screen Displays the electronic shutter settings or the status of the lens Gain Amount of gain up dB or sensitivity ISO Shutter Electronic shutter settings Gamma Gamma category and curve Zebral On off and setting level of Zebral Zebra2 On off and setting level of Zebra2 White White balance mode and setting Iris T value of iris Focal Length Focal length mm Focus Distance Focus distance m feet Depth Of Field Depth of field m feet Optical Filter Type of optical filter Audio status screen Displays the input settings for each channel and audio level meter setting Level Level meter Source Input source Reference Reference level setting System status screen Displays the video signal settings System Frequency System frequency Picture Size Picture size that is recorded on an SxS memory card Location and Function of Parts 17 18 Rec Format Recording format that is recorded on the SxS memory card Gamma Gamma category that is
22. a nonlinear editing system For a nonlinear editing system optional editing software that corresponds to the recording formats used with this camcorder is required Store the clips to be edited on the HDD of your computer in advance using the dedicated application software eA ee ET ee External Synchronization When multiple units of the camcorder are used in the same shooting location synchronized recording can be made with a specific reference signal and the timecode can be matched among all the units Aligning the phase of the video signal Genlock Genlock operation is enabled by supplying a reference signal to the GENLOCK IN connector page 13 of the camcorder Valid reference signals depend on the system frequency setting System frequency Valid reference signal 59 94P 1920 x 1080 59 941 720 x 486 59 941 59 941 1920 1080 59 941 720 486 59 941 50P 1920 x 1080 50i 720 x 576 50i 50i 920 x 1080 50i 720 x 576 50i 29 97P 920 x 1080 59 941 720 x 486 59 94i 25P 920 x 1080 50i 720 x 576 50i 24P 920 x 1080 48i 24PsF 23 98P 920 x 1080 47 95i 23 98PsF You can check the genlock status on Reference in Genlock page 69 of the System menu f the reference signal is unstable genlock is not possible The subcarrier is not synchronized Synchronizing the timecode of your camcorder with that of another unit Set the unit that supplies the t
23. automatically switching to the second card The SLOT SELECT button is disabled while recording playback is in progress Switching is not executed even if you press the button The button is enabled while the thumbnail screen is displayed page 40 Using SxS Memory Cards Formatting an SxS Memory Card If an SxS memory card is not formatted or was formatted with another system the message Media Needs to be Formatted is displayed on the LCD monitor viewfinder screen Format the card as instructed follows Using Format Media page 66 in the Media menu specify Media A slot A or Media B slot B then select Execute On a confirmation message select Execute again The in progress message and status bar are displayed and the ACCESS lamp lights in red When formatting is complete a completion message is displayed Press the MENU dial to hide the message Recording playback during formatting You can perform recording or playback using the SxS memory card in the other card slot while formatting is in progress If formatting fails A write protected SxS memory card or memory card that cannot be used with this camcorder will not be formatted As a warning message is displayed replace the card with an appropriate SxS memory card according to the instructions in the message All the data including recorded pictures and setup files are erased when a memory card is formatted Checking t
24. cannot be recorded reproduced properly try formatting the recording medium While repeating picture recording playback with a certain recording medium for an extended period files in the medium may be fragmented disabling proper recording storage In such a case make a backup of clips in the medium then perform formatting of the medium using Format Media page 66 in the Media menu Important Notes on Operation seoipueddy 77 seoipueddy 78 Formats and Limitations of Outputs Video Formats and Output Signals Tip When using the 1 3x or 2x anamorphic lens set Aspect in VF Setting page 61 of the VF menu to Anamo x1 3 or Anamo x2 to output the normal image without distortion from the SDI OUT Sub HDMI OUT and TEST OUT connectors Output formats for the SDI OUT connector Serial digital signals from the SDI OUT connector are output depending on the settings of the setup menu and format of the clip being played When outputting one type of SDI output by using the SDI OUT 1 to 4 connectors while Main Operation in Base Setting is set to YPbPr PMW F55 only The Frequency setting The Format setting Output format ip 66 H 39 H 3 in System Setting of in Rec format of the SDI Main the System menu System menu 59 94 50 XAVC 4096 x 2160P 4096 x 2160 YPbPr Square Division 59 94 50 3 0G 4096 x 2160 YPbPr 2 sample interlea
25. cases caused by cosmic rays etc This is related to the principle of CMOS image sensors and is not a malfunction The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases when operating at a high environmental temperature when you have raised the master gain sensitivity when operating in Slow Shutter mode Aliasing When fine patterns stripes or lines are shot they may appear jagged or flicker Focal plane PMW F5 only Owing to the characteristics of the pickup elements CMOS sensors for reading video signals subjects that quickly move across the screen may appear slightly skewed Flash band PMW F5 only The luminance at the top and bottom of the screen may change when shooting a flashlight beam or a light source that quickly flashes Flicker PMW F5 only Shooting under the lights of a discharge lamp such as a fluorescent lamp sodium vapor lamp mercury vapor lamp etc may cause flickering color change or vertical stripes Note on the display Pictures on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen may be distorted by the following operations Changing the video format Starting playback from the Thumbnail screen Reversing the LCD monitor When you change the eye direction in the viewfinder you may see primary colors red green and blue but this is not a defect of the camcorder These primary colors are not recorded on any recording media Fragmentation If pictures
26. data in an AXS memory card are erased and cannot be restored Using an AXS R5 Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording While recording or standing by to record you can check the time remaining for the AXS memory cards on the AXS memory status remaining space indication of the sub display page 15 or LCD monitor view finder screen page 18 The available time for recording with the current video format recording bit rate is calculated according to the remaining space of each card and displayed in time units of minutes LE e icon appears if the memory card is write protected Restoring the AXS Memory Card If a data error occurs on the AXS memory card for some reason the card must be restored If an AXS memory card that needs to be restored is connected a message prompting you to execute restoration is displayed on the LCD monitor viewfinder screen Restore the card as instructed follows Select Execute by turning the MENU dial then press the MENU dial During restoration the in progress message and status bar are displayed and the ACCESS lamp lights in red When restoration is completed the completion message is displayed then press the MENU dial to disappear the message If restoration fails write protected AXS memory card or one on which an error occurred cannot be restored For such a card a warning message is displayed Release the write protection or replace the
27. is turned off or a memory card is removed while it is being accessed Data on the card may be destroyed Be sure that its ACCESS lamp is lit in green or off when you turn off the power or remove a memory card Using an SD Card Make sure that the card does not pop out when inserting or removing it Formatting an SD Memory Card When you use an SD memory card with this camcorder it must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder It is also necessary to format an SD memory card if a caution message is displayed when you mount it For an SD memory card that was formatted with another system unsupported by this camcorder the message File System Mismatch is displayed on the LCD monitor viewfinder screen Format the card as instructed follows Using Format Media page 66 in the Media menu specify SD card then select Execute On a confirmation message select Execute again The in progress message and status bar are displayed and the ACCESS lamp lights in red When formatting is complete a completion message is displayed Press the MENU dial to hide the message All the data are erased when a memory card is formatted and the data cannot be restored Checking the Remaining Time The remaining time can be checked on the Media status screen page 10 A i icon appears if the memory card is write protected To use media formatted with this camcorder in the slots of other devices Make a b
28. it from among Preset 3200K tungsten 4300K tungsten and 5500K daylight in White page 49 of the Camera menu and you can select any color temperature by using Color Temp in White page 49 of the Camera menu For the white balance adjust automatically by using Auto White Balance or adjust manually by using Color Temp Balance R Gain or B Gain in White of the Camera menu Audio To adjust the audio levels When CH 1 Audio Select CH 2 Audio Select in Audio Level page 59 of the Audio menu is set to Auto the audio recording levels are automatically adjusted To adjust the audio recording levels manually set to Manual Adjust the audio recording levels on CH 1 Audio Level CH 2 Audio Level in Audio Level of the Audio menu Time Data Setting the Timecode Specify the timecode to be recorded with Timecode in the TC UB menu page 65 Changing Basic Settings 37 38 Useful Functions Assignable Buttons The camcorder has four assignable buttons pages 9 11 to which you can assign various functions for convenience Changing functions Use Assignable Button page 69 in the System menu The assigned functions can be viewed on the Assignable button status screen page 10 Assigned functions Function name Function Marker Turning on off the Center Marker Safety Zone
29. motion function on off Rec Review Performs Rec Review Setup Menu List 69 sbunies 70 Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Switch Lamp Setting for the Rec Lamp On Off Turns the Rec lamp on off switch lamp Lock Switch Setting without Rec Button with Rec Button Sets whether to include the Rec button on the buttons that are locked by the LOCK switch When the Rec function is assigned to the assignable button the button is treated as the Rec button Menu Dial Scroll Normal Loop Selects the scroll method for the menu operation Menu Dial Direction Normal Reverse Selects the scroll direction for the menu operation Set Key on Thumbnail Sets the behavior when pressing the MENU dial while Pause Play selecting a thumbnail Fan Control Setting Sets the fan control mode of the camcorder and AXS recorder Setting the fan Auto Minimum Off in Rec that is connected to the camcorder control mode Battery Alarm Setting for the Near End Info Battery 5 to 100 in steps of 5 Sets the battery level at which the low battery warning is generated battery End Info Battery Sets the battery level at which the battery empty warning is 0 to 5 generated Near End Sony Battery Sets the battery level at which the low battery warning is 11 5V to 17V in steps of 0 1V generated End Sony Battery Sets the battery level at which
30. regardless of the state of recording TC Source Displays the external lock status for the timecode Internal The timecode is not locked when S amp Q Motion is set to and timecode is set to Preset Ext Lk and Free Run External The timecode is locked when S amp Q Motion is set to and timecode is set to Preset Ext Lk and Free Run No indication Other than above Sub Display Setting Items s6umes 47 sumes 48 Setup Menu Operations The Setup menu allowing you to perform various settings that are needed for recording and playing appears on the LCD monitor viewfinder screen by pressing the MENU button You can display the Setup menu on the external video monitor Menu controls MENU button page 10 To turn the menu mode to use the setup menus on off SEL SET dial MENU dial page 9 When you turn the dial the cursor moves up or down permitting you to select menu items or setting values Press the MENU dial to select the highlighted item CANCEL BACK button page 9 To return to the previous menu An uncompleted change is canceled Up Down Left Right buttons SET button page 16 When you press the up down left right buttons on the sub display VIEW 2 the cursor moves in the corresponding direction permitting you to select menu items or setting values Press the SET button to enter the highlighted item In the focus magnifier mode page 39
31. representative Do not leave the lens facing the sun Direct sunlight can enter through the lens be focused in the camcorder and cause fire Attach remove a lens while the camcorder is turned off Alensisa precision part Do not place the lens directly with the mount part down Attach the cover supplied with the lens The lens interface of the camcorder is set to Type C to correspond with the lens that is supplied with the PMW F3K SCL P11X15 and lenses with a Cooke type connector When using a lens with an ARRI type connector set Lens interface page 54 in the Camera menu to Type A Set to Off for SCL PK6 SCL PK3 or other lenses If this setting is not correct an alert message appears when the camcorder is turned on after attaching the lens Attaching Optional Devices Attaching a PL mount lens 1 Remove the mount cover from the lens mount by turning the PL mount lever counterclockwise Turn the PL mount lever counterclockwise to the stopper position 2 Insert the lens into the lens mount by matching the concave part of the lens to thelocating pin on the upper right of the lens mount Fix the lens by turning the PL mount lever clockwise while holding the lens Do not turn the lens when attaching the PL mount lens It may cause damage to the hot shoe pin To attach an ARRI LDS lens or Cooke i lens Match the contact of the lens to the hot shoe of the camcorder Hot shoe for the C
32. soon as Change Media A D possible Recording playback may not be performed properly if you continue to use the card For details refer to the operating instructions of the memory card Reached Clip Number Limit Copy Completed xx xx The maximum number of clips for 1 memory card is reached so copying cannot continue xx xx indicates the completed copies Replace the card Not Enough Capacity Copy Completed xx xx There is not enough capacity for copying xx xx indicates the completed copies Replace the card Reached Duplication Limit Copy Completed xx xx There are already 10 or more clips with the same name as the clip that you want to copy so copying cannot continue xx xx indicates the completed copies Replace the card Copy Error CANCEL Abort No Media There is no memory card inserted in the slot Insert a card Error Warning Indications seoipueddy 85 seoipueddy 86 Warning indication Buzzer REC Cause and measures on LCD viewfinder lamp Copy Error A memory card that cannot be used with the camcorder is CANCEL Abort inserted Cannot Use Media A Replace the card in the respective slot Cannot Use Media A D Unsupported File System A memory card with different file system is inserted Replace the card format it with the camcorder 1 Media B for the card in slot B AXS Memory for the AXS memory card Error Warning Indicat
33. the battery empty warning is 11 0V to 11 5V in steps of generated 0 1V Near End Other Battery Sets the battery level at which the low battery warning is 11 5V to 17V 11 8V in steps generated of 0 1V End Other Battery Sets the battery level at which the battery empty warning is 11 0V to 14V in steps of 0 1V generated Detected Battery Displays the type of power supply Sony Info Battery Sony Battery Other Battery DC IN DC Voltage DC Low Voltagel Sets the DC IN voltage at which the low input voltage Alarm 11 5V to 17 0V warning is generated Setting the DC Low Voltage2 Sets the DC IN voltage at which the lack of any input voltage warning of the input voltage 11 0V to 14 0V warning is generated Language Selecting the language for menus and messages Select English FP xc f amp j Selects the language for menus and messages Setup Menu List Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Clock Set Time Zone Sets the time zone difference from UTC in steps of 30 Setting the built in UTC 12 00 Kwajalein to UTC minutes clock 14 00 Date Mode Selects the display mode of the date YYMMDD MMDDYY YYMMDD In sequence of year month day DDMMYY MMDDYY In sequence of month day year DDMM Y Y In sequence of day month year 12H 24H Selects the display mode of time 12H 24H 12H 12 hour mode 24H 24 hour mode Date Sets the current date SET Sets the date
34. to 99 tele position only when a lens that is compatible with the zoom setting display function is attached 10 Iris position indication Displays iris position only when a lens that is compatible with the iris setting display function is attached 11 White balance mode indication page 49 W P Preset mode W M Memory mode 12 Control status of SDI output indication page 60 13 SD card indication 14 Time data indication page 37 15 Focus assist indication page 64 Displays the area that detects the focus status Focus Area Marker and level bar that indicates focus status in the area Focus Assist Indicator 16 Clip name indication page 36 17 Audio level meter 18 AXS memory status remaining space indication page 30 When the left side of the icon is orange recording is possible When the green lamp on the upper right of the icon lights playback is possible 19 A B slot media status remaining space indication page 26 When the left side of the icon is orange recording is possible When the green lamp on the upper right of the icon lights playback is possible 20 Video signal indication page 64 Displays the waveform vector scope and histogram 21 Wi Fi connection status indication page 31 Appears when Wi Fi page 71 is set to Enable 22 Timecode external lock indication When the unit is locked to the timecode of an external device appear
35. viewfinder screen 4 Press the REC button page 9 The REC lamp lights and recording begins 5 To stop recording press the REC button again Recording stops and the camcorder enters STBY recording standby mode Playing a recorded clip You can play the recorded clip while the camcorder is in standby mode 1 Insert the SxS memory card 2 Press the VIEW button in the function button page 12 once to display the VIEW 1 screen 3 Search the desired clip by pressing Prev or F Rev button on the sub display Press the Play Pause button on the sub display The playback image appears on the viewfinder Playback operation is performed by the buttons on the sub display Play Pause button Pauses playback To resume playback press this button again F Fwd button F Rev button Plays fast To return to normal playback press the Play Pause button Stop button Stops playback or recording Monitoring audio In normal playback mode you can monitor the recorded audio signals through the built in speaker page 9 or connected headphones When connecting the headphones to the headphones connector page 12 the built in speaker is turned off You can select audio channel to be monitored and adjust the sound volume with Audio Output page 59 in the Audio menu Cueing Up To start playback from the top of the clip Press the Prev button or Next button on the sub display page 15 You can
36. 0 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080P SStP SR SQ 444 RGB SStP SR SQ 422 YPbPr SStP SR Lite 422 YPbPr When Frequency is set to 24 XAVC 4096 x 2160P PMW F55 only XAVC 2048 x 1080P SStP SR SQ 444 RGB SStP SR SQ 422 YPbPr SStP SR Lite 422 YPbPr Sets the video format to be recorded on the SxS memory card s6umes Genlock Reference Displays the genlock status When genlocked the signal type Setting Genlock Internal External HD is displayed operation External SD Internal Not genlocked External HD Genlocked by the HD signal External SD Genlocked by the SD signal Assignable I to 4 Assign a function to the ASSIGN 1 2 3 4 buttons Button Off Marker Zebra Peaking Marker Turns the center marker safety zone aspect marker Assigning Display Video Signal Monitor and guide frame functions on off as a group functions to the assignable buttons VF Mode Rec S amp Q Motion Rec Review Zebra Turns the zebra function on off Peaking Turns the peaking function on off Display Turns the indications of status setting on the monitor on off Video Signal Monitor Switches the waveform indication Off Waveform Vector Histogram for the output signal from SDI Sub VF Mode Switches between color and mono display on the viewfinder Rec Executes the start stop recording The lamp of the ASSIGN button lights up while recording S amp Q Motion Turns the Slow amp Quick
37. 50 Mbps max MPEG 2 422P HL SR SStP MPEG 4 Simple Studio Profile HD SR SQ 444 SR SQ 422 SR Lite 422 Recording Format Audio LPCM 8CH 2CH recording playback 24 bit 48 kHz Recording Frame Rate PMW F55 XAVC 4K 4096 x 2160 23 98P 24P 25P 29 97P 50P 59 94P XAVC 2K 2048 x 1080 23 98P 24P 25P 29 97P 50P 59 94P XAVC HD 1920 x 1080 23 98P 25P 29 97P 50P 59 94P MPEG2 HD 1920 x 1080 501 59 941 23 98P 25P 29 97P SR SStP 1920 x 1080 23 98P 24P 25P 29 97P PMW F5 XAVC 2K 2048 x 1080 23 98P 24P 25P 29 97P 50P 59 94P XAVC HD 1920 x 1080 23 98P 25P 29 97P SOP 59 94P MPEG2 HD 1920 x 1080 501 59 941 23 98P 25P 29 97P SR SStP 1920 x 1080 23 98P 24P 25P 29 97 Recording Playback Time When SBS 32G1A is used MPEG2 HD Approx 60 min When SBS 64G1A is used 2 HD Approx 120 min When SBP 32 is used XAVC HD 29 97P Approx 30 min SR Lite 422 29 97P Approx 14 min When SBP 64A is used XAVC HD 29 97P Approx 60 min SR Lite 422 29 97P Approx 27 min When SBP 64B is used XAVC 4K 29 97P Approx 20 min SR SQ 422 444 29 97P Approx 14 min When SBP 128B is used XAVC 4K 29 97P Approx 40 min SR SQ 422 444 29 97P Approx 27 min These approximate recording playback times depend on operating conditions available memory etc Camera Section Imaging Device PMW F55 Super 35mm equivalent Single chip CMOS with the frame image scan function PMW F5 Super 35mm equivalent Single chip CMOS
38. 7 25PsF 270M 24 XAVC 4096 x 2160P 2048 x 1080 YPbPr 24PsF 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 24PsF PMW F55 only 1 5G 1 5G XAVC 2048 x 1080P 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 24PsF 1 5G SStP SR SQ Lite 422 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 24PsF 1920 1080 YPbPr 24PsF 1 5G 1 5G 23 98 XAVC 4096 x 2160P 2048 x 1080 YPbPr 1920 x 1080 YPbPr PMW F55 only XAVC 2048 x 1080P 23 98PsF 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 23 98PsF 1 5G 23 98PsF 1 5G XAVC 1920 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080i SStP SR SQ Lite 422 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 23 98PsF 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 23 98PsF 1 5G Formats and Limitations of Outputs When outputting two types of SDI output by using the SDI OUT 1 2 MAIN and SDI OUT 3 4 SUB connectors while Main Operation in Base Setting is set to RGB The Frequency setting in System Setting of the System menu The Format setting in Rec format of the System menu Output format SDI Main SDI Sub 29 97 25 XAVC 2048 x 1080P 2048 x 1080 RGB 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 29 97 25PsF 3 0G 29 97 25PsF 1 5G 1920 x 1080 RGB 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 29 97 25PsF 3 0G 29 97 25PsF 1 5G XAVC 1920 x 1080P 1920 x 1080 RGB 1920 x 1080 YPbPr MPEG 1920 x 1080i 29 97 25PsF 3 0G 29 97 25PsF 1 5G SStP SR SQ444 24 XAVC 2048 x 1080P 2048 x 1080 RGB 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 24PsF 3 0G 24PsF 1 5G 1920 x 1080 RGB 24PsF 3 0G SStP SR SQ444 1920 x 1080 RGB 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 24PsF 3 0G 24PsF 1 5G 23 98 XAVC 2048 x 1080P 2048 x 10
39. 80 RGB 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 23 98PsF 3 0G 23 98PsF 1 5G 1920 x 1080 RGB 23 98PsF 3 0G XAVC 1920 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080i SStP SR SQ444 1920 x 1080 RGB 23 98PsF 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 23 98PsF 1 5G Formats and Limitations of Outputs seoipueddy 81 seoipueddy 82 Output formats from the HDMI OUT connector Serial digital signals from the HDMI OUT connector are output depending on the settings of the setup menu and format of the clip being played When the output format of SDI MAIN is 4096 x 2160P or 3480 x 2160P PMW F55 only The Frequency The SDI Main setting in System setting in Output Setting of the System Format of the Video Output format menu menu 59 94 50 4096 x 2160P Square 1920 x 1080 59 94P 50P 3840 x 2160P Square 1920 x 1080 59 94i 50i 3840 x 2160P 2SI 4096 x 2160P 2SI 4096 x 2160 59 94P 50P 1920 x 1080 59 94P 50P 1920 x 1080 59 94i 50i 29 97 25 4096 x 2160P Square 1920 x 1080 29 97PsF 25PsF 4096 x 2160P 2SI 3840 x 2160P Square 3840 x 2160P 2SI 24 23 98 4096 x 2160P Square 1920 x 1080 24P 23 98P 3840 x 2160P Square 3840 x 2160P 2SI 4096 x 2160P 2SI 4096 x 2160 24P 23 98P 1920 x 1080 24P 23 98P When the output format of SDI MAIN is less than 2048 x 1080 720 x 480 59 94P cannot be output when Frequency is set to 59 94 50 and Rec Format is set to 2048 x 1080P
40. 84 White 49 White balance 37 White Clip 56 Wi Fi 71 Wi Fi remote commander 32 Z Zebra 63 Index http www sony net
41. CAMERA 2 page 46 1 Color Bars Turns the color bars on off 2 Auto White Performs the auto white balance function 3 Auto Black Performs the auto black balance function 6 SDI Sub Disp Turns the function that outputs the character information to the SDI Sub output on off FILE 1 page 46 1 to 6 All File Load 1 to 6 Loads the All file 1 to 6 from the SD card FILE 2 page 46 1 to 6 Scene Recall 1 to 5 Standard Loads the Scene file 1 to 5 or Standard from the internal memory On Screen Indications 15 16 FILE 3 page 46 1 to Lens Recall 1 to 6 Loads the Lens file 1 to 6 from the internal memory AU TC 1 page 46 1 MIC 1 Ref Displays sets the reference input level for MIC CH1 Input Sets Auto Manual for the recording level of CHI and displays sets the level for Manual setting CHI Select Displays the input source for CH1 MIC CH2 Ref Displays sets the reference input level for MIC CH2 CH2 Input Sets Auto Manual for the recording level of CH2 and displays sets the level for Manual setting CH2 Select Displays the input source for CH2 AU TC 2 page 46 3 9 Monitor CH Displays sets the audio channel that is output to the headphones and speaker Monitor Level Displays sets the monitor volume that is output to the headphones and speaker AU TC 3 page 47 1 Display Displays sets the time data
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43. Color Temp Balance Sets the color temperature more precisely if the result is not 99 to 99 0 as you desire even though you set Color Temp This setting is available only when White Switch is set to R Gain Sets the R gain value of white balance that is stored in the 99 to 99 0 memory This setting is available only when White Switch is set to Sets the gain value of white balance that is stored in the 99 to 99 0 memory This setting is available only when White Switch is set to Memory Shockless White Sets the speed of change in white balance when the white Off 1 2 3 balance mode is switched Off Changes instantly 1 to 3 Select a larger number to change the white balance more slowly through interpolation Filter White Memory Turns on off Filter White Memory that sets the memory On Off area of the white balance for each position number of the ND filter Setup Menu List s6umes 49 sbunies 50 Camera Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Offset White Setting Turns on off Offset White that is for the auto white balance Setting for the On Off function one push offset white This setting is available only when White Switch is set to balance Memory Offset lt Memory gt Adjusts the volume of the offset white for the
44. DVW STD2 x4 5 STD3 x3 5 STD4 240M STDS R709 STD6 x5 0 HG Selects the hyper gamma HG1 3250G36 HG2 4600G30 HG3 3259G40 HG4 4609G33 HG7 8009G40 HG8 8009G33 S Log2 Selects S Log2 High Latitude is displayed when Shooting Mode page 68 is set to Cine EL is locked to S Log2 for the video output signal and recorded signal on an SxS memory card MLUT Turns Monitor LUT that is used for the picture of SDI Main output viewfinder output internal record SDI sub output HDMI output and video output on off when Shooting Mode page 68 is set to Cine EL See page 61 for the selectable item Sub Display Setting Items 45 sbunies 46 CAMERA 2 Item name Setting Color Bars Turns the color bars on off Auto White Performs the auto white balance function This setting is available only when White Switch is set to Memory Auto Black Performs the auto black balance function SDI Sub Disp Select whether to output the character information and marker to the SDI Sub output FILE Screen FILE 1 Item name Setting All File Load 1 to 6 Loads the All file 1 to 6 from the SD card that is inserted into the SD card slot FILE 2 Item name Setting Scene Recall 1 to 5 Standard Loads the Scene file 1 to 5 or Standard from the internal memory FILE 3 Item name Setting Lens Recall 1 to 6 Loads the Lens f
45. Default value 1 to 5 Selected file 1 709 800 All All files 2 S Log2 3 709 800 4 709 800 5 709 800 Lens File Recall Internal Memory Loads the lens file from the internal memory Setting for the lens Store Internal Memory Stores the lens file on the internal memory file This setting is File ID Names the lens file available only File Source Displays the selected file number when Shooting Mode in Base Clear Lens Offset Execute Cancel Clear the lens file Execute Execute clearing Setting of the System menu is set to Custom Lens Center H 40 to 40 0 Sets the horizontal position of the center marker to the lens file Lens Center V 40 to 40 0 Sets the vertical position of the center marker to the lens file Flare R Sets the user adjusting value of the R flare correction that is 99 to 99 0 caused by the lens to the lens file Flare G Sets the user adjusting value of the G flare correction that is 99 to 99 0 caused by the lens to the lens file Flare B Sets the user adjusting value of the B flare correction that is 99 to 99 0 caused by the lens to the lens file White Offset R Sets the R ch correction value of the white balance offset by 99 to 99 0 lens to the lens file White Offset B Sets the B ch correction value of the white balance offset by 99 to 99 0 l
46. H 3dB OdB 6dB 9dB Sets the gain switch level for RM such as 5 etc This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in 12dB 18dB Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom Shutter Setting Turns the electronic shutter function on off Specifying On Off operating Mode Selects modes of the electronic shutter conditions of the Speed Angle electronic shutter elec Selects the setting method for the electronic shutter speed Step Continuous Shutter Value When Mode is set to Speed Sets the shutter speed angle Speed mode Shutter speed Angle mode Shutter angle Setting value differs depending on the format setting and the Select setting in Shutter Format setting Step Continuous 59 94P 1 100 1 120 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 60 07 to 1 8000 55994 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 60 1 to 1 7000 50P 1 60 1 100 1 120 1 125 1 250 50 03 to 1 7000 50i 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 50 14 to 1 7000 29 97P 1 50 1 60 1 120 1 125 1 250 29 99 to 1 8000 500 1 1000 1 2000 25P 1 30 1 50 1 60 1 100 1 250 25 02 to 1 7000 500 1 1000 1 2000 When S amp Q Motion is set to 30 01 to 1 7000 24P 48 1 50 1 60 1 120 1 250 23 99 to 1 6000 23 98P 500 1 1000 1 2000 When S amp Q Motion is set to On 30 02 to 1 6000 When Mode is set to Angle
47. IO Specification 1 UNREG GND GND for UNREG 2 REC TALLY OUT Open Collector output Max 50 mA Low REC 3 REC TRIGGER IN Open or 5 V dc Normal GND Active REC 4 UNREG 12 OUT 11 V to 17 V dc OUT output Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices uonoeuuo euJelx3 73 uonoeuuo 74 Operating Clips With a Computer To use the ExpressCard slot of a computer If the computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 or ExpressCard 54 slot you can directly insert the SxS memory card containing clips recorded with this camcorder and access the files The SxS Device Driver Software must be installed on your computer Operation is not guaranteed with all computers For support information for the driver visit the following URL http www sony net SxS Support With a Windows computer check that a Removable Disk appears in My Computer This indicates normal status With a Macintosh computer an icon is displayed on the menu bar To connect with a USB cable When you connect the camcorder or the SBAC US20 SxS Memory Card USB Reader Writer optional using a USB cable the memory card in the slot is acknowledged as an extended drive by the computer When two memory cards are mounted in this camcorder they are acknowledged as two independent extended drives by the computer The camcorder does not work on the bus power from the computer
48. Inserting an SxS Memory Card 1 Open the cover of the card slot block page 12 Using SxS Memory Cards 25 suonejedajg 26 2 InserttheSxS memory card into the slot with the SxS label facing to the right The ACCESS lamp page 12 lights in red then changes to green once the memory card is ready for use 3 Close the cover Status indications by the ACCESS lamps Card slots A and B are accompanied by the respective ACCESS lamps to indicate their status Lamp Slot statuses Lights in Accessing the SxS memory card red writing reading data Lights in Standby ready for recording or green playback using the SxS memory card Off No SxS memory card is loaded The loaded card is invalid An SxS memory card is loaded but another slot is active Removing an SxS memory card 1 Open the cover of the card slot block press the EJECT button page 12 then pull the button out 2 Press the EJECT button again to remove the card Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned off or a memory card is removed while it is being accessed Data on the card may be destroyed Be sure that its ACCESS lamp is lit in green or off when you turn off the power or remove a memory card Switching Between SxS Memory Cards When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card slots A and B press the SLOT SELECT button page 12 to select the card you wish to use If a card becomes full recording continues after
49. L350 DVF L700 DVF EL100 on Microphone ECM 6808 EC 0 5X5F3M ECM 678 ECM 674 SxS memory card SBP 128B SBP 64A B SBP 32 SBS 64G1A SBS 32G1A Lens mount Mount adapter adapter LA FZB1 LA FZB2 ic C Battery adaptor Portable memory recorder AXS R5 Remote control unit RM B170 RM B750 Shoulder adaptor VCT FSA5 USB wireless LAN module IFU WLM3 supplied 8 System Configuration AXS memory card AXS 512S24 amp 7 USB card reader SBAC US20 j Battery pack BP FL75 BP L80S AC adaptor AC DN2B AC DN10 AXS memory card reader AXS CR1 Monitor BVM series PVM series LMD series Location and Function of Parts For functions and usage see the pages in parentheses The following illustrations are with the battery adaptor page 14 removed For removing the battery adaptor see Removing a battery pack page 20 1 Handle 2 LOCK switch Disables operations on the side operating panel 3 Viewfinder shoe Tape measure hook Image sensor position index The mark and tape measure hook are on a plane with the image sensor To measure the precise distance between the camcorder and the subject use this mark or tape measure hook as a reference You can attach the end of a tape measure to the hook and measure the distance from the subje
50. LURE OF THIS UNIT EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER Specifications seoipueddy 93 seoipueddy 94 Index A AC Adaptor 20 AC Power 21 ACCESS lamp 26 28 All File 66 All Reset 72 Aperture 56 APR 68 Assignable Button 38 69 AU TC screen 46 Audio 35 37 Audio Input 59 Audio Level 37 59 Audio menu 59 Audio Output 59 AXS memory card 29 AXS Recorder 71 AXS R5 29 Base Setting 68 Basic Authentication 71 Battery Alarm 70 Battery Pack 20 Black 50 Built in speaker 35 C Camera Config 68 Camera menu 49 CAMERA screen 45 Clip 36 41 74 Clip name 36 Clip Naming 66 Clock 21 Clock Set 71 CMOS Image Sensors 77 Color Bars 53 Color space 25 Color temperature 37 Cueing up 35 D DCIN Power 21 Index DC Voltage Alarm 70 Detail 56 Display Clip Properties 42 Display On Off 63 E Electronic Shutter 36 Error Indications 84 ExpressCard slot 74 External Monitor 73 External Synchronization 75 F Fan Control 70 File menu 66 FILE screen 46 Flange focal length 23 Flare 50 Flicker Reduce 53 Focus Magnifier 39 Format 26 28 30 Format Media 66 G Gain 37 50 Gamma 55 Genlock 69 75 GENLOCK IN connector 75 H HDMI OUT connector 73 82 Headphones connector 35 Hours Meter 71 Image Inversion 53 K Knee 55 L Language 70 Lens 22 Lens File 67 Lens Interface 54 Main recorded signal 24 Maintena
51. Off SDI Sub Turns the SDI Sub output on off Setting the video On Off output HDMI Turns the HDMI output on off On Off Output Format SDI Main Setting for the output format Selects the SDI Main output format The setting value differs depending on the settings of Frequency in System Setting and Rec Format of the System menu page 78 SDI Sub Selects the SDI sub output format The setting value differs depending on the settings of Frequency in System Setting of the System menu and SDI Main in Output Format of the Video menu page 78 HDMI Selects the HDMI output format The setting value differs depending on the settings of Frequency in System Setting and Rec Format of the System menu page 82 EXT IF Displays the extend IF output signal Test Displays the video output signal Output Setting 4K 2K to HD Conv Setting for the output conversion mode Letter Box Edge Crop Anamo x1 3 Anamo x2 Sets the picture frame for YPbPr format video signal Letter Box Edge Crop Sets the output conversion mode for 17 9 16 9 signal This setting is available only when Format in Rec Format of the System menu is set to 4096 x 2160P or 2048 x 1080P Anamo x1 3 Anamo x2 Corrects the distortion of the images that are output from the video output when using an anamorphic lens This
52. On Off Turns all the indications of the viewfinder GUI on off to be displayed Shutter Setting On Off ND Filter Position On Off Gain Setting On Off Rec Play Status On Off Color Temp On Off Frame Rate On Off Battery Remain On Off Timecode On Off Audio Level Meter On Off Media Status On Off Focus Position Meter Feet Off Iris Position On Off Zoom Position On Off White Balance Mode On Off SDI Rec Control On Off Rec Format On Off Gamma On Off Timecode Lock On Off Selects the item to be displayed on the viewfinder Video Signal Monitor is available only when the HD signal can be output from SDI Sub 4K 2K to HD Conv in Output Setting of the Video menu is set to Letter Box and Aspect in VF Setting of the VF menu is set to Auto or Full Setup Menu List s6umes 63 sbunies Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Wi Fi Condition On Off Video Signal Monitor Off Waveform Vector Histogram Clip Name On Off Focus Assist Indicator On Off Focus Area Marker On Off Clip Number On Off Notice Message On Off 64 Setup Menu List TC UB Menu TC UB Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Timecode Mode Selects the timecode mode Setting the Preset Ext Lk In
53. S memory disables recording even if SxS amp AXS is set SDI Rec Setting Turns on off this function that controls recording stop Control Off On recording of the external device by the SDI output signal Setting the SDI recording control function Setup Menu List sbumes 65 sbunies 66 Media Menu This menu is not available when the media is not loaded Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Update Media Updating a memory Media A Execute Cancel Updates the managerial file on the SxS memory card in the slot A Execute Updates the file Media B Execute Cancel Updates the managerial file on the SxS memory card in the slot B Execute Updates the file AXS Memory Updates the managerial file on the AXS memory card Execute Cancel Execute Updates the file Format Media Media A Formats the SxS memory card in the slot A Formatting a Execute Cancel Execute Executes format memory Media B Formats the SxS memory card in the slot B Execute Cancel Execute Executes format SD card Formats the SD card Execute Cancel Execute Executes format AXS Memory Formats the AXS memory card Execute Cancel Execute Executes format Clip Naming Mode Sets the naming mode for the clip name Setting for the clip Cam ID Reel Standard Cam ID Reel Camera ID Reel Number Shot Number name date random string Standard Clip fixe
54. T button and remove the AXS memory card Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned off or a memory card is removed while it is being accessed Data on the card may be destroyed Be sure that its ACCESS lamp is lit in green or off when you turn off the power or remove a memory card Recording to an AXS Memory Card Set Shooting Mode in Base Setting page 68 to Cine EI and Main Operation in Base Setting page 68 to RAW of the System menu For settings of the AXS RS5 see AXS Recorder page 71 of the System menu Formatting an AXS Memory Card When you use an AXS memory card with the AXS RS that is attached to the camcorder it must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder Itis also necessary to format an AXS memory card if a caution message is displayed when the camcorder is turned on with the AXS recorder attached For an AXS memory card that was formatted with another system unsupported by the AXS RS the message Media Needs to be Formatted is displayed on the LCD monitor viewfinder screen Format the AXS memory card as follows Using Format Media page 66 in the Media menu specify AXS Memory slot then select Execute An in progress message and status bar are displayed and the ACCESS lamp lights in red When formatting is complete a completion message is displayed Press the MENU dial to hide the message When formatting all
55. Time Sets the current time SET Sets the time Hours Meter Hours System Displays the non resettable accumulated time of use Displaying the Hours Reset Displays the resettable accumulated time of use hours met LLL Reset Resets the Hours Reset value to 0 Execute Cancel Execute Execute resetting AXS Recorder Chunk This setting is for dividing the clip to the specified size while Setting for the Off 16GB 8GB 4GB recording on the AXS memory card AXS recorder Version Displays the software version of AXS R5 This item cannot Hours Meter System Displays the non resettable accumulated time of use for AXS R5 be selected when Hours Meter Reset Displays the resettable accumulated time of use for AXS R5 the AXS recorder AXS R5 is not attached Reset Hours Meter Execute Cancel Resets the Hours Meter Reset value to 0 Execute Executes resetting Basic User Name Set a desired user name in 1 to 31 alphanumeric characters Authentication admin Setting for the Password Sets a password in 1 to 31 alphanumeric characters basic authentication of the network pmw f5 or pmw f55 Wi Fi Setting for Wi Fi connection Wi Fi Select whether to enable or disable Wi Fi connection Enable Disable SSID amp Password Displays the SSID and password of the camcorder Wi Fi Direct Connection Execute Cancel Starts connecting process by the Wi Fi Dire
56. W button 3 Item button SxS memory card slot block page 25 The SxS memory card slots are located behind the cover 1 SLOT SELECT 2 Open the cover 3 1 SLOT SELECT SxS memory card select button 2 ACCESS SxS memory card access lamps 3 SxS memory card slots 4 EJECT SxS memory card eject buttons Location and Function of Parts Right side connector panel The USB connector and SD card slot are located behind the cover YY OM V Open the 1 cover 2 3 4 T Headphones connector stereo mini jack page 35 2 USB connector A 3 USB connector Mini B 4 ACCESS SD card access lamp page 28 5 SD card slot page 28 Audio connector panel Attach the supplied audio connector panel as follows Attach remove the audio connector panel while the camcorder is turned off When attaching the audio connector panel make sure not to catch the cap When removing the audio connector panel pull it away slowly from the body of the camcorder as shown in the diagram above Applying excessive force to remove the audio connector panel may damage it Bottom 1 AUDIO IN CHI AUDIO IN CH2 O DeQoQOo external audio input selection switches Switch input signal external microphone external audio device etc AES EBU is supported by fu
57. ackup of the media then format it using the other device _ a Botore lowering ejection lever make sure that the four hooks are attached securely If the four U si n g a n AXS R5 hooks are not attached securely it may cause the connection to be poor or damage the camcorder and AXS R5 You can record image audio RAW format data to the AXS Access Memory Card System Re moving the AXS R5 recorder AXS R5 optional by connecting the Press the release button and raise the AXS recorder to the camcorder v ejection lever then remove the AXS R5 by 8 pulling it out while sliding upward S Attaching the AXS R5 E E o Note Remove the AXS R5 while supporting the camcorder by hand Attach remove the AXS R5 while the camcorder is turned off Inserting an AXS Memory Card 1 Press the release button of the AXS R5 CD to pop up the ejection lever then 1 Open the cover by sliding the memory raise the ejection lever slot cover open close button on the top of the AXS R5 2 Insert the AXS memory card into the card slot with the label facing as 2 Insertthe projection of the AXS R5 into indicated below the slot on the rear of the camcorder CD then lower the ejection lever 3 Close the cover Before attaching the AXS R5 make sure that the ejection lever is raised Using an AXS R5 29 suonejedejg 30 Removing an AXS Memory Card Open the cover of the AXS R5 press the EJEC
58. and its settings are listed below CAMERA Screen CAMERA 1 Item name Setting S amp Q FPS On Turns the Slow amp Quick motion mode on and sets the frame rate See page 53 for the selectable item Off Turns the Slow amp Quick motion mode off Shutter Sets the electronic shutter speed and shutter angle Depending on the mode of the electronic shutter page 52 displays differ Step Selects from 8 types of preset time angle See page 52 for the selectable item Continuous Can be selected for any of the available speeds See page 52 for the selectable item Color Temp Sets the color temperature of the white balance Preset 3200K 4300K 5500K Sets the white balance to the preset value of color temperature 3200K 4300K 5500K Memory Sets the color temperature of the white balance that is stored on the white memory Manual cannot be selected when Shooting Mode page 68 is set to Cine EL s6umes Sensitivity Gain Exposure Index Sets the sensitivity gain The item name Sensitivity Gain and setting value differ depending on the Mode setting in Gain page 50 See page 50 for the selectable item The item name becomes Exposure Index and sets the EI value when Shooting Mode page 68 is set to Cine EI See page 5 for the selectable item Gamma High Latitude Sets the gamma category and gamma table STD Selects the standard gamma STD1
59. auto white 99 to 99 0 balance function one push This setting is available only when White Switch is set to Memory Black Auto Black Balance Performs the auto black balance function Setting for the Execute Cancel Execute Executes this function black Master Black Sets the master black level 99 to 99 0 This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom R Black Sets the R black level 99 to 99 0 This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom B Black Sets the B black level 99 to 99 0 This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom Flare Setting Turns the flare correction function on off Setting the flare On Off This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in correction Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom and this setting is locked to when Shooting Mode is set to Cine EL Master Flare Sets the user adjustment value for master flare of the flare 99 to 99 0 correction that is caused by the camcorder R Flare Sets the user adjustment value for R flare of the flare 99 to 99 0 correction that is caused by the camcorder G Flare Sets the user adjustment value for G flare of the flare 99 to 99 0 correction that is ca
60. card according to the instructions in the message An AXS memory card on which an error occurred may become usable again through repeated formatting In some cases only parts of clips cannot be restored Playback of the restored clips becomes possible again For restoration of media recorded with this unit be sure to use this unit Media recorded with a device other than this unit or with another unit of different version even of the same model may not be restored using this unit To update the managerial file If clips cannot be played back updating the managerial file on the card may improve the situation For this operation use Update Media page 66 of the Media menu Using a USB Wireless LAN Module You can make the Wi Fi connection between the camcorder and a device such as a smartphone tablet etc by attaching the supplied IFU WLM3 USB wireless LAN module The IFU WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module supplied may not be available in some countries regions Attach remove the IFU WLM3 after the camcorder is turned off If you use a wireless device near the camcorder the camcorder may not work correctly Turn the wireless device off near the camcorder You cannot use a USB wireless LAN module other than the IFU WLM3 suonejedejg Making a Wi Fi connection between a device and the camcorder enables you to do the following Operate the setup menu displayed on the LCD monitor viewfinder screen
61. ce signal to generate the V detail signal NAM Y G G R NAM Highest level signal of V detail signal that is generated by R signal G signal or B signal Y Y signal G G signal G R Synthesized signal from G and R signal with a same ratio Aperture Setting Turns the aperture compensation function on off Setting the On Off aperture Level Adjusts the aperture level compensation 99 to 99 0 Setup Menu List Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Skin Detail Adjusting the skin Setting On Off Turns the skin detail compensation function on off detail Area Detection Detects the color for the skin detail compensation compensation Execute Cancel Execute Executes this function Area Indication Turn on off the function that displays the zebra pattern in the On Off target area for the skin detail compensation Level Adjusts the skin detail level 99 to 99 0 Saturation Adjusts the color saturation level for the skin detail 99 to 99 0 compensation Hue Adjusts the color hue for the skin detail compensation 0 to 359 Width Adjusts the width of the color hue for the skin detail 0 to 90 40 compensation Matrix Setting Turns the matrix correction function on off Setting of the On Off This setting is available only when Color Space in Base Matrix correction Setting of the System menu is set to Normal Preset Matrix On Off
62. cording to shooting requirements The body and handle of the camcorder have multiple 1 4 and 3 8 mount points you can attach the standard accessories easily High camera technology 4K Super 35mm equivalent CMOS image sensor The camcorder has a 4K Super 35mm equivalent Single chip CMOS image sensor of 11 600 000 pixels with effective pixels count of 8 900 000 for AK HD recording The CMOS image sensor of the PMW F55 includes a frame image scan function that allows you to shoot clear images without rolling shutter distortion or flash band phenomenon that occurs with a traditional film camera The camcorder adopts a color filter that emphasizes color reproduction compatible with wide color area exceeding that of color film allowing for near human vision image representation capability Wide latitude low noise The camcorder has a 14 stop latitude that can reproduce images captured by the CMOS sensor with smooth gradation of black to white Exmor Super35 CMOS technology provides low noise levels even with 4K resolution and 14 stop latitude maintained Video signal processing 4K HD simultaneous recording and high speed recording with unlimited recording time is possible with single LSI chip processing of both camera signals and baseband video signals Single chip design provides stable high speed 4K 59 94P baseband video processing low power consumption and compact design User gamma and hyper gamma The user gamma can
63. ct 5 Flange focal length adjustment screw page 23 6 Lens mount page 22 T REC recording start stop button lamp page 35 8 SEL SET select set dial MENU dial pages 44 48 Selects the item in the menu or changes the setting value Sub display Control buttons block page 12 SxS memory card slot block page 12 Right side connector panel page 12 9 ND FILTER select switch ND filters are available for keeping the aperture in a proper range Select the ND filter by turning the ND FILTER select switch while pulling it Clear ND filter not used 0 9 1 8 1 64ND 10 CANCEL BACK button pages 44 48 11 Accessory mounting screw holes Type of screw 1 4 20UNC x 4 Type of screw 3 8 16UNC x 5 Length of engagement 9 mm 3 g inch or less Do not apply excessive force to the mounted accessory It may damage the screw thread 12 ASSIGN assignable 1 2 3 buttons page 38 13 Built in speaker page 35 Location and Function of Parts 9 10 14 Power switch 15 16 Set to the ON position B to turn the power on Set to the OFF position to turn the power off This camcorder uses a small amount of standby power even when the power switch is set to OFF Remove the battery pack if the camcorder will not be used for a prolonged period When removing the battery pack or the DC IN power be sure to first set the power switch to the
64. ct 4 3 13 9 14 9 15 9 16 9 17 9 1 66 1 1 85 1 2 35 1 24 1 Select the ratio of the aspect marker Aspect Mask When Aspect Marker is set to Mask select the brightness 0 15 12 of images outside the aspect marker Aspect Safety Zone Turns the aspect safety zone marker on off On Off Aspect Safety Area 80 90 92 5 95 Selects the size ratio to the entire screen of the aspect safety zone marker User Box Turns the box cursor indication on off On Off User Box Width Sets the width of the rectangle for the user box 3 to 479 240 User Box Height Sets the height of the rectangle for the user box 3 to 269 135 User Box H Position 476 to 476 0 Sets the horizontal position of the user box User Box V Position 266 to 266 0 Sets the vertical position of the user box Setup Menu List Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Zebra Setting the zebra Setting On Off Turns the zebra function on off pattern Zebra Select 1 2 Both Select the zebra pattern s Zebra 1 Zebra 2 or both of Zebra 1 and Zebra 2 to be displayed Zebral Level 50 to 107 70 Sets the display level of zebra 1 Zebral Aperture Level 1 to 20 10 Sets the aperture level of zebra 1 Zebra2 Level 52 to 109 100 Sets the display level of zebra 2 Display On Off Selecting the items Setting
65. ct function Execute Executing Client Displays the status of the connected client device device name or Mac address IP Address Displays the IP address 10 0 0 1 Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask 255 255 0 0 MAC Address Display the MAC address Regenerate Password Execute Cancel Regenerates the password Execute Executing Setup Menu List sbunies 71 sbunies 72 Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents All Reset Reset Resetting to the Execute Cancel factory status Resets the camcorder to the factory status Execute Executes resetting Version Number Displays the current software version of the camcorder Showing the Vx xx version of this Version Up Upgrades the camcorder camcorder Execute Cancel Execute Executes Setup Menu List External Devices Connection Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices To display recording playback pictures on an external monitor select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected An output signal from the camcorder can be recorded when a recording device is connected The same status information and menus can be displayed on the external monitor as those on the viewfinder screen According to the signal fed to the monitor set Output Display page 6 in the Video menu to On SDI OUT connector BNC type Set the on off setting of the output and output
66. cted follows Select Execute by turning the MENU dial then press the MENU dial During restoration the in progress message and status bar are displayed and the ACCESS lamp lights in red When restoration is completed the completion message is displayed then press the MENU dial to disappear the message If restoration fails A write protected SxS memory card or one on which an error occurred cannot be restored For such a card a warning message is displayed Release the write protection or replace the card according to the instructions in the message An SxS memory card on which an error occurred may become usable again through repeated formatting n some cases only parts of clips cannot be restored Playback of the restored clips becomes possible again The following operation may restore an SxS memory card for which the message Could not Restore Some Clips is repeatedly displayed each time you try the restoration process 1 Copy necessary clips to another SxS memory card using the dedicated application software page 91 2 Format the problem SxS memory card using the format function of this camcorder 3 Copy the clips back to the SxS memory card Recording playback during restoration You can perform recording or playback using the SxS memory card in the other card slot while restoration is in progress For restoration of media recorded with this unit be sure to use this unit Media reco
67. cue to the top of the desired clip by pressing the button repeatedly Switching the SxS memory cards When two memory cards are loaded press the SLOT SELECT button page 12 to switch memory cards You cannot switch SxS memory cards during playback Continuous playback of cards in slots A and B is not possible Switching to the AXS memory card You can play the picture that is recorded on the AXS memory card in the AXS R5 by developing simply To switch to the AXS memory card press the SELECT button of the AXS R5 The playback signal is output from the AUX OUT connector of the AXS R5 Basic Operation Procedure 35 36 Clip recording data When you stop recording video audio and subsidiary data from the start to end of the recording are recorded as a single clip on an SxS memory card Clip name For each clip recorded with this camcorder a clip is named by the naming mode that is set in Clip Naming page 66 of the Media menu The Shot Number and clip number are automatically incremented When storing the clip name by the Cam ID Reel naming mode page 66 the clip name is created as follows When there is already a clip name that is stored by the Cam ID Reel naming mode on the inserted AXS memory card the new file inherits its information Examples When B002C003_XXXXXXXX is on the AXS memory card the next created clip name is B002C004 XXXXXXXX T
68. current protection activates In this case disconnect any peripheral device from a DC OUT connector whose indicator is lit then restart the PMW FSS FS Location and Function of Parts On Screen Indications Sub Display Screen M JM AQ When turning on the camcorder the sub display appears and you can check the status of the camcorder and set the basic items The screen is switched by pressing the function button on the left of the sub display page 12 S amp Q FPS 24FPS Rec name Setting value Function display screen Reel A001 60 min Sensitivity ISO 800 00 00 00 00 23 98P Shot C001 5 5 Shutter 4180 0 Color Temp 3200K MM 320min 4096x2160 Status screen XAVC Ss 60 min Gamma S Log2 Item name Setting value Function display screen 320min 4096x2160 E 00 00 00 00 2308p amp Shot C001 XAVC Reel A001 TSE 60 min EE 60 min E 60 min CAMERA 1 page 45 1 S amp Q FPS Displays and sets Slow amp Quick Motion Frame Rate 2 Shutter Displays and sets shutter speed angle 3 Color Temp Displays and sets color temperature 4 Sensitivity Gain Exposure Index Displays and sets sensitivity gain ISO dB EI 5 Gamma High Latitude Displays and sets gamma category When Shooting Mode page 68 is set to Cine EI High Latitude is displayed 6 MLUT Displays and sets monitor LUT
69. d string clip number Camera ID Sets the camera ID when Mode is set to Cam ID Reel AtoZ Reel Number Sets the numeric portion of the Reel Number when Mode is 001 to 999 set to ID Reel Camera Position Sets the first character part of the Shot Number when Mode C L R is set to Cam ID Reel File Menu Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents All File Setting for the All file Load SD Card Loads the All file from the SD card that is inserted into the SD card slot Save SD card Stores the All file onto the SD card that is inserted into the SD card slot File ID Names the All file Scene File Recall Internal Memory Loads the Scene file from the internal memory Setting for the Scene Store Internal Memory Stores the Scene file on the internal memory file This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom File ID Names the Scene file Setup Menu List Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents User Gamma Setting for user Current Settings Displays the name of the current user gamma file on the internal memory gamma file Load SD Card Loads the gamma table data user gamma file on an SD card that is made by user to the internal memory Reset Resets the user gamma file on the internal memory to the 1 2 3 4 5 All default value
70. de This setting is available only when Frequency is set to 23 98P 25P or 29 97P Frame Rate 1 to 60 120 180 240 24 Sets the frame rate for the Slow amp Quick Motion recording when Setting is set to On 120 180 or 240 can be set only when High Frame Rate Mode is set to Full Scan When Main Operation in Base Setting of the System menu is set to RAW and Rec Control of the Recording menu is set to AXS Select from 120 180 or 240 When Rec Control of the Recording menu is set to SxS amp AXS and Format in Rec Format of the System menu is set to 1920 x 1080 Locked to 120 When Main Operation in Base Setting of the System menu is set to YPbPr and Rec Format is set to 1920 x 1080 Locked to 120 This setting is not available when Main Operation in Base Setting of the System menu is set to RGB Color Bars Setting Setting the Color On Off Turns the color bars on off Bars Type ARIB SMPTE 75 100 Selects the type of color bar Noise Setting Suppression On Off Setting the noise Turns the noise suppression function on off This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom suppression Level Low Mid
71. e QN Y 4 459 611 14 1 amp Solid State Memory Camcorder PMW F55 PMW F5 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference SxS L 2013 Sony Corporation 2 Table of Contents Overview Preparations Table of Contents er 6 System Configuration eerie esee esee estne en tatnen tnenae 8 Location and Function of Parts eee 9 On Screen Indications 15 Sub Display Screen eet nies 15 Viewfinder Screen 18 Power Supply sssssssssssssrsssssssscsesesssseeesecsesseesecessesesesesseeesers 20 Using a Battery Pack 20 Using AC Power DC IN Power 21 Setting the Clock eere eee eee e eese esee senate senatu etna tuae 21 Attaching Optional Devices erect ene etntne 22 Attaching a Tens Rte 22 Attaching a Viewfinder see 23 Setting the Basic Action 24 Shooting Mode 3 3 tee tie 24 Main Recorded Signal sse 24 Color Space ect dee e ttr hr a 25 Using SxS Memory Cards erect 25 About SxS Memory Cards sss 25 Inserting an SxS Memory Card
72. e Rate mode recording in screen progress Displays Clip clip name HFR Stby Standby for Slow amp Quick 7 AXS memory status remaining space Motion and Hi Frame Rate indication page 30 mode recording x 8 A B slot media status remaining space 2 Battery remaining charge DC IN voltage ROME A indication page 26 indication page 21 TETTE 9 Recording format codec indication page 3 Recording format picture size indication 36 page 36 Displays the format that is recorded on an SxS memory card 10 Audio level meter 4CH Displays the picture size that is recorded on an SxS memory card 4 System frequency and scan method indication page 36 5 Time data indication page 37 On Screen Indications 17 18 Viewfinder Screen While recording standing by to record or playback the statuses and settings of this unit are superimposed on the LCD monitor viewfinder screen The statuses and settings of this unit can be turned on off using the setup menu or by the assignable button The statuses and settings of this unit can be independently turned on off page 63 To turn on off on the setup menu Turn on off the statuses and settings of this unit on Setting in Display On Off page 63 of the VF menu To turn on off by the assignable button Assign Display to one of the assignable buttons page 38 You can turn on off the statuses and settings of t
73. e to which the GPL LGPL applies 1a 2 neret ree p e t 87 Open software licenses ssseseeeeeeeneee 88 Specifications eee eee 88 General ioco 88 Camera Section Input Output Media hn usne 2291 Package Configuration 2291 Optional Accessories sese 9 Table of Contents 5 6 Features The PMW F55 F5 is a highly compact lightweight and high performance CineAlta 4K camera with a 4K Super 35mm equivalent Single chip CMOS image sensor The PMW F55 s CMOS image sensor with frame image scan function allows you to shoot clear 4K images without rolling shutter distortion or flash band phenomenon for perfect HD recording performance The PMW F5 s 4K image sensor allows you to record high quality HD pictures You can record in SR SStP MPEG2 HD video format in addition to the new 4K compatible format XAVC by using an SxS memory card 4K RAW data can be recorded by using the portable recorder AXS R5 which adopts the newly developed access memory card AXSM The camcorder adopts the same native FZ mount used by the PMW F3 You can use a variety of cine lenses PL mount so that the PL FZ conversion adaptor comes standard By using the optional LA FZB 1 LA FZB2 mount adapter the B4 lens that is widely used for broadcasting can be attached You can use your lens libraries with this camcorder Compatible with m
74. ecting the sensitivity El value and color temperature Set the sensitivity by using Exposure Index in Gain page 50 of the Camera menu When you set MLUT to on the brightness of the LCD monitor viewfinder screen changes according to the EI value This does not affect the recorded image You can set the following values for the sensitivity EI value PMW F5 500 640EI 800EI 1000EL 1250EI 1600EI 2000 2500 3200EI 4000EI 5000EI 6400EI 8000EI PMW F55 320EI 400EI 500EI 640EI 800EI 1000EI 1250 1600 2000EI 2500EI 3200 4000EI 5000 Select the color temperature from among Preset 3200K tungsten 4300K tungsten and 5500K daylight in White page 49 of the Camera menu While in Custom and S Gamut mode Selecting the sensitivity or gain and color temperature Select the sensitivity ISO or gain dB in Gain page 50 of the Camera menu Select the color temperature from among Preset 3200K tungsten 4300K tungsten and 5500K daylight in White page 49 of the Camera menu While in Custom and Normal mode Selecting the sensitivity or gain and color temperature or white balance Select the sensitivity ISO or gain dB in Gain page 50 of the Camera menu Select the color temperature or white balance in White of the Camera menu For the color temperature select
75. ens to the lens file Shading Ch Select Selects the channel for the white shading correction that is Red Green Blue caused by the lens Shading H SAW Sets the Saw white shading correction value caused by the 99 to 99 0 lens of the selected channel by Shading Ch Select and horizontal direction to the lens file Shading H PARA Sets the Para white shading correction value caused by the 99 to 99 0 lens of the selected channel by Shading Ch Select and horizontal direction to the lens file Shading V SAW Sets the Saw white shading correction value caused by the 99 to 99 0 lens of the selected channel by Shading Ch Select and vertical direction to the lens file Shading V PARA Sets the Para white shading correction value caused by the 99 to 99 0 lens of the selected channel by Shading Ch Select and vertical direction to the lens file Setup Menu List s6umes 67 sbunies 68 Maintenance Menu Maintenance Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents APR APR Executes APR Auto Pixel Restoration auto adjusting of the Executing APR Execute Cancel image sensor Test Saw Setting Turns the test signal on off Setting the test On Off signal output Camera Config RM Common Memory Sharing settings On Off when connecting the remote control unit This item cannot be selected when connecting the remote control unit Sets whe
76. ep Gamma Sets the gamma compensation value in 0 05 steps 0 35 to 0 90 0 45 Master Gamma Adjusts the master gamma level 99 to 99 0 R Gamma Adjusts the R gamma level 99 to 99 0 G Gamma Adjusts the G gamma level 99 to 99 0 B Gamma Adjusts the B gamma level 99 to 99 0 Gamma Category Select from among STD standard gamma HG hyper STD HG User S Log2 gamma User user gamma or S Log2 Gamma Select Selects the gamma table that is used for the gamma compensation When Gamma Category is set to STD STD1 DVW STD2 x4 5 STD3 x3 5 STD4 240M STD5 R709 STD6 x5 0 When Gamma Category is set to HG HG1 3250G36 HG2 4600G30 HG3 3259G40 HG4 4609G33 HG7 8009G40 HG8 8009G33 When Gamma Category is set to User User 1 User 2 User 3 User 4 User 5 When Gamma Category is set to S Log2 S Log2 Knee Setting Turns the knee compensation function on off Adjusting the knee On Off This setting is available only when Gamma Category in compensation Gamma is set to STD Point Sets the knee point 75 to 109 90 Slope Sets the knee slope 99 to 99 0 Knee Saturation Turns the knee saturation function on off On Off Knee Saturation Level Adjusts the knee saturation level 99 to 99 0 Setup Menu List s6umes 55 sbunies 56 Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents White Clip Settin
77. epending on the setting of setup menu or output format setting of SDI Main SDI Sub 1 M HM ee Output format of SDI Output format of SDI in System Setting of 4 Output format Main Sub the System menu 59 94 50 4096 x 2160 59 94P 50P HD SYNC PMW FSS only 1920 x 1080 59 941 501 2048 x 1080 59 94P 50P 1920 x 1080 59 94P 50P HD SYNC 1920 x 1080 59 94P 50P 1920 x 1080 59 941 501 1920 x 1080 59 941 501 1920 x 1080 59 941 501 HD Y 1920 x 1080 59 941 501 720 x 486 576 59 941 501 Composite 720 x 486 576 59 941 501 29 97 25 4096 x216029 97P 25P x HD SYNC 55 only 1920 x 1080 29 97PsF 25PsF 2048 x 1080 29 97PsF 1920 x 1080 29 97PsF HD Y 25PsF 25PsF 1920 x 1080 29 97PsF 1920 x 1080 29 97PsF 25PsF 25PsF 720 x 486 576 29 97PsF Composite 25PsF 720 x 486 576 29 97 25PsF 24 23 98 4096 x 2160 24P 23 98P x HD SYNC PMW FSS only 1920 x 1080 24PsF 23 98PsF 2048 x 1080 24PsF 1920 x 1080 24PsF HD Y 23 98PsF 23 98PsF 1920 x 1080 24PsF 1920 x 1080 24PsF 23 98PsF 23 98PsF Formats and Limitations of Outputs seoipueddy 83 seoipueddy 84 Error Warning Indications The camcorder informs you of situations where warning caution or an operation check is required through messages on the LCD monitor viewfinder screen the REC lamp and a buzzer The buzzer is output to the built in speaker or to the headphones connected via the headphone connector The
78. exist on the card A warning message is displayed if there is not sufficient space on the destination SxS memory card Replace the SxS memory card with one with sufficient space Deleting Clips You can delete clips from the SxS memory card Select Select Clip from Delete Clip on the thumbnail menu You can select multiple clips to be deleted Press the OPTION button page 10 after selecting the clip to be deleted Changing Information on the Thumbnail Screen You can change information of the clip frame that is displayed under thumbnail Select the displayed item from Thumbnail Caption in Customize View on the thumbnail menu Date Time Creation date or modified time Time Code Timecode Duration Duration Sequential Number Thumbnail number Clip Operations SueeJog jreuquuny 43 sumes 44 Sub Display Operation You can check the status of the camcorder set basic settings for the camcorder and operate playback on the sub display CAMERA screen Basic settings of the camcorder FILE screen Loading the file AU TC screen Settings for audio or timecode VIEW screen Playback and operation on the thumbnail screen For details about the screen of the sub display see Sub Display Screen page 15 in On Screen Indications Controls Function buttons page 12 Switches the screen of the sub display If there are multiple screens for a function press the function bu
79. format in the Video menu page 60 Use a commercially available 75 ohm coaxial cable for connection Be sure to ground between the camcorder and external device before turning the power on We recommend to turn on the camcorder and external device after connecting a 75 ohm coaxial cable When connecting an external device to the camcorder while the camcorder is turned on connect the external device after connecting a 75 ohm coaxial cable to the external device To start synchronized recording on an external device With SDI signal output selected synchronized recording is possible by feeding a REC trigger signal to an external recording device connected via the SDI OUT connector To enable synchronized recording set SDI Rec Control page 65 in the Recording menu to On When a connected external device does not correspond to a REC trigger signal the device cannot be operated HDMI OUT connector Type A connector Set the on off setting of the output and output format in the Video menu page 60 Use a commercially available HDMI cable for connection TEST OUT connector BNC type Use a commercially available BNC cable for connection DC OUT connector 4 pin Supplies DC 12 V power to an accessory when the power switch is set to ON You can output the REC Tally signal and input the REC Trigger signal through the DC OUT connector 4 pin Female OO 09 External View No Signal
80. g Turns the white clipping adjustment on or off Adjusting the On Off This setting is available only when Gamma Category in white clipping Gamma is set to STD or HG Level Sets the white clip level When the system frequency setting is 59 94 29 97 or 23 98 90 0 109 0 108 0 When the system frequency setting is 50 25 or 24 90 0 109 0 105 0 Detail Setting Turns the detail adjusting function on off Setting the detail On Off adjusting Level Adjusts the detail level 99 to 99 0 H V Ratio Adjusts the ratio between the H detail level and V detail level 99 to 99 0 Crispening Adjusts the crispening level 99 to 99 0 Level Depend Turns the level depend adjustment function on off On Off Level Depend Level Adjusts the level depend level 99 to 99 0 Frequency Sets the center frequency of the H details signal 99 to 99 0 Setting the center frequency higher decreases the details Knee Aperture Turns the knee aperture compensation function on off On Off Knee Aperture Level Adjusts the knee aperture level 99 to 99 0 Limit Adjusts both the white and black detail limiter 99 to 99 0 White Limit Adjusts the white detail limiter 99 to 99 0 Black Limit Adjusts the black detail limiter 99 to 99 0 V Black Limit Adjusts the black V detail limiter 99 to 99 0 V Detail Creation Selects the sour
81. he Camera ID of AXS Recorder in the System menu is changed to and Reel Number is changed to 002 The clip name on the information that is displayed during shooting flashes until the camera starts recording When the inserted AXS memory card has no file 1 is added to the Reel Number of the clip that was recorded last Examples When you record on empty card 2 after recording up to DOOICXXX XXXXXXXX on card 1 the next created clip name is D002C001 XXXXXXXX The clip name on the information that is displayed during shooting flashes until the camera starts recording When you set the Camera ID and Reel Number of Clip Naming in the Media menu that information is applied Examples When you change the Camera ID to and Reel Number to 001 of the AXS memory card that is recorded up to E003CXXX the next clip name is FO0ICXXX XXXXXXXX When you change the Camera ID only the Reel Number is changed to 001 Maximum duration of a clip The maximum clip length is 6 hours If you exceed the maximum clip length a new clip will be automatically created You can check the new clip on the thumbnail screen Changing Basic Settings Changing Basic Settings You can make changes to the settings based on the intended usage of the recorded video or recording conditions System Frequency Switch by setting Frequency in System Setting page 68
82. he Remaining Time Available for Recording While recording or standing by to record you can check the remaining space for the SxS memory cards loaded in the card slots on the A B slot media status remaining space indication of the sub display page 15 or LCD monitor view finder screen page 18 The available time for recording with the current video format recording bit rate is calculated according to the remaining space of each card and displayed in time units of minutes 5 n t p A icon appears if the memory card is write protected Replacing an SxS memory card If the available time on two cards in total becomes less than 5 minutes the message Media Near Full flashing the REC lamp and a beep sound will warn you Replace the cards with those that have sufficient space f you continue recording until the total remaining time reaches zero the message changes to Media Full and recording stops Up to approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one SxS memory card If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit the remaining time indication becomes 0 and the message Media Full is displayed Restoring an SxS Memory Card If a data error occurs in a memory card for some reason the card must be restored If an SxS memory card that needs to be restored is loaded a message prompting you to execute the restore operation is displayed on the LCD monitor viewfinder screen Restore the card as instru
83. he backup battery the Initial Setting display appears on the viewfinder screen Set the date and time of the built in clock using this display Time Zone The value shows the time difference from UTC Coordinated Universal Time Change the setting if needed Setting the time and date Turn the MENU dial page 9 to move the cursor then press the MENU dial to set each menu item When you press the MENU dial when the cursor is on Finish the setting display disappears the clock setting is completed After the setting display disappears Clock Set page 71 in the System menu can be used to set Time Zone and date time If the clock setting is cleared because the backup battery fully discharged when no power was supplied no battery pack and no DC IN connection the Initial Setting display will be displayed when you next turn the camcorder on While the Initial Setting display is shown no other operation except turning the power off is permitted until you finish the setting for this display Setting the Clock suonesedald 21 suonejedejg 22 Attaching Optional Devices Attaching a Lens Recommended lenses PMW F3K supplied lenses 35 mm 50 mm 85 mm SCL PK6 F SCL PK6 M set of 6 lenses 20 mm 25 mm 35 mm 50 mm 85 mm 135 mm SCL PK3 F SCL PK3 M set of 3 lenses 20 mm 25 mm 135 mm SCL P11X15 SCL Z18X140 For details about available lenses for the camcorder contact a Sony service
84. his unit by pressing the assignable button Tip When using the 1 3x or 2x anamorphic lens set Aspect in VF Setting page 61 of the VF menu to Anamo x1 3 or Anamo x2 to display the normal image without distortion on the LCD monitor viewfinder screen Information displayed on the screen while recording 15 55 14 1516 17 18 19 1 Shutter mode shutter speed indication HFR Rec Slow amp Quick Motion and Hi page 52 Frame Rate mode recording in 2 ND filter indication page 9 mo HFR Stby Standby for Slow amp Quick 3 Gain indication page 50 Motion and Hi Frame Rate Displayed as the EI value when Shooting mode recording Mode in Base Setting page 68 of the System menu is set to Cine EL 5 Color temperature indications page 49 4 Special recording operation status 6 S amp Q motion frame rate indication page 53 indication T Battery remaining charge DC IN voltage e nec Recording in progress indication page 21 Stby Standby for recording 8 Focus position indication S amp Q Rec Slow amp Quick Motion Displays focus position only when a lens that is recording in progress compatible with the focus setting display S amp Q Stby Standby for Slow amp Quick function is attached Motion recording On Screen Indications 9 Zoom position indication Displays zoom position in the range of 0 wide position
85. ile 1 to 6 from the internal memory AU TC audio timecode Screen AU TC 1 Item name Setting MIC CH1 Ref Select the reference input level when the AUDIO IN CHI switch is set to MIC from 60 dB 50 dB 40 dB CH1 Input Auto Adjusts the recording level automatically Manual Adjust the recording level manually from 99 to 99 CH1 Select Displays the input source for AUDIO IN CHI MIC CH2 Ref Select the reference input level when the AUDIO IN CH2 switch is set to MIC from 60 dB 50 dB 40 dB CH2 Input Auto Adjusts the recording level automatically Manual Adjust the recording level manually from 99 to 99 CH2 Select Displays the input source for AUDIO IN CH2 AU TC 2 Item name Setting Monitor CH Selects the audio channel that is output to the headphones and speaker See page 59 for the selectable item Monitor Level Adjusts the monitor volume from 0 to 99 Sub Display Setting Items AU TC 3 Item name Setting Display Switches the indication for the time data Timecode Duration Reset Resets the timecode and counter to 00 00 00 00 Set Sets the timecode to the desired value Mode Sets the timecode mode Preset Ext Starts the timecode from the specified value Int Regen regeneration Starts the timecode from that of the previous clip Run Sets the condition for the timecode Rec Run Advances the timecode during recording only Free Run Keeps advancing
86. imecode to a mode in which the timecode output keeps advancing Free Run mode 1 Set Timecode in the TC UB menu as follows Mode Preset Run Free Run 2 Confirm that the TC IN OUT switch page 13 is setto IN then supply an HD or SD reference video signal to the GENLOCK IN connector page 13 and the reference timecode to the TC connector page 13 The built in timecode generator of your camcorder locks to the reference timecode and the message Ext Lk is displayed on the screen About 10 seconds after locking even if the reference timecode from the external device is disconnected the external lock will be kept Check that the reference timecode and the reference video signal are in a phase relation that complies with the SMPTE timecode standards When you finish the above procedure the timecode is immediately synchronized with the external timecode and the time data indication will show the value of the external timecode However wait for a few seconds until the timecode generator stabilizes before recording If the frequency of the reference video signal and the frame frequency are not the same a lock cannot be acquired and the camcorder will not operate properly In such a case the timecode will not be correctly locked to the external timecode When the connection is removed the timecode advance may shift one frame per hour with respect to the reference timecode To release the external timecode
87. install and use the gamma curve that is made by CvpFileEditorTM V4 2 The hyper gamma can display the wide dynamic range images in smooth contrast without using the knee function The PMW F55 F5 provides the following six hyper gamma choices Available hyper gamma choices No Name Dynamic White Videooutputwith range limit 18 gray card video input 20 1 HG3250G36 325 100 36 2 HG4600G30 460 100 30 3 HG3259G40 325 109 40 4 HG4609G33 460 109 33 7 HG8009G40 800 109 40 8 HG8009G33 800 109 33 Name format HG 3 digits of dynamic range value the unit digit of white limit video output value with 18 gray card Youcan select dynamic range from among 325 46096 and 80096 You can select 10996 or 10096 for the maximum value of video output White Limit You can select the video output value with 1896 gray card from two values Intuitive user interface This camcorder has the color LCD panel on the inside panel and direct access menu that assigns the commonly used settings to 6 buttons Displaying the setting information large makes visibility better By switching four screens CAMERA FILE AU TC VIEW you can perform setting speedy A LOCK switch allows you to prevent changing settings by accident By using the supplied IFU WLM3 USB wireless LAN module you can operate the camcorder from a Wi Fi compatible device such as a tablet with the wireless transmis
88. ions Licenses MPEG 2 Video Patent Portfolio License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 PACKAGED MEDIA means any storage media storing MPEG 2 video information such as DVD movie which are sold distributed to general consumers Disc replicators or sellers of the PACKAGED MEDIA need to obtain licenses for their own business from MPEG LA Please contact MPEG LA for any further information MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 http www mpegla com MPEG 4 Visual Patent Portfolio License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG 4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR i ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG 4 VISUAL STANDARD 4 VIDEO AND OR 1 DECODING MPEG 4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG 4 VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LI
89. it out while sliding upward Remove the battery adaptor while supporting the camcorder by hand Checking remaining battery charge When recording or playback is in progress on the battery pack an icon to show the current battery remaining time and battery voltage are displayed on the sub display screen page 15 and LCD monitor viewfinder screen page 18 Icon Remaining charge i 100 to 91 ZI 90 to 71 10 to 51 50 to 31 30 to 11 10 to 0 ERNST The camcorder indicates the remaining usage time in minutes by calculating the available time with the battery pack if operation is continued at the current rate of power consumption If the remaining battery charge becomes low If the remaining battery charge decreases to a certain level during operation a low battery message flashing of the REC lamp and a beep sound will warn you If the remaining charge further decreases to a level at which operation cannot be continued a battery empty message appears Replace the battery pack with one that is fully charged To change the message levels These settings can be changed with Battery Alarm page 70 in the System menu Using AC Power DC IN Power The camcorder works with AC power by using the AC adaptor AC DN2B AC DNI0O optional and DC cable CCDD X2 optional Setting the Clock When you turn the camcorder on for the first time after purchasing or replacing t
90. ittent Flashing The battery power will be discharged soon Charge the battery pack at the earliest opportunity Battery End Continuous Rapidly The battery pack is discharged Recording cannot be flashing performed Stop operation and change the battery pack Temperature High Intermittent Flashing The internal temperature has risen above a safe operation limit Suspend operation turn off the power and wait until the temperature falls Voltage Low Intermittent Flashing The DC IN voltage has become low stage 1 Check the power supply Insufficient Voltage Continuous Rapidly The DC IN voltage is too low stage 2 Recording cannot be flashing performed Connect another power source Battery Error An error was detected with the battery pack Please Change Battery Replace the battery pack with a normal one Error Warning Indications Warning indication Buzzer REC Cause and measures on LCD viewfinder lamp Backup Battery End The remaining power of the backup battery is insufficient Please Change Replace the battery pack Unknown Media A D A partitioned memory card or one that contains recorded clips Please Change exceeding the number permitted with this camcorder is loaded This card cannot be used with this camcorder Remove it and load a compatible card Media Error An error occurred with the memory card The card requires Media A D Needs to be restoration Restored Remove the card load i
91. message for prompting the APR function appears on the viewfinder screen if the image sensor is defective when the camcorder is turned on or if the auto adjustment for the image sensor APR has not performed for a period of time In this case perform APR page 68 by following the displayed message Error Indications The camcorder stops operation after the following indications Error indication on Buzzer REC Cause and measures LCD viewfinder lamp E Error code Continuous Rapidly The camcorder may be defective Recording stops even if flashing REC is displayed on the LCD monitor viewfinder screen Turn off the power and check the connected equipment cables and media If they are not defective turn on the power again If the error persists consult Sony service personnel If power cannot be turned off by setting the power switch to OFF remove both the battery pack or the DC IN source Warning Indications When one of the following indications is generated follow the message to resolve the problem Warning indication Buzzer REC Cause and measures on LCD viewfinder lamp Media Near Full Intermittent Flashing Free space on the SxS memory card has become insufficient Replace it with another at the earliest opportunity Media Full Continuous Rapidly No space is left on the SxS memory card Recording clip flashing copying and clip division cannot be performed Replace it with another Battery Near End Interm
92. mp Sensitivity Gain Exposure Index Gamma MLUT Color Bars Auto Black Auto White in EE comin M comin Assign Main Playback Cursor Playback screen sty 00 00 00 comin comin n Main Playback Cursor 001 999 4 11 gt gt FRev ause FFwd Cursor screen Main Playback Cursor Cancel Back Assign screen min IEEE Gorin Main Playback Status indication Playback operation button F Rev Play Pause F Fwd Prev Stop Next Status indication Cursor operation button menu status indication Up Left Set Right Down Cancel Back Menu Status Status indication Assignable button indication Assignable buttons 1 to4 Tablet Main screen Camera Control 00 00 00 00 Playback Cursor suonejedejg Auto Black Auto white Status indication operating status time data audio level meter clip name recording format media status remaining space battery remaining charge DC IN voltage Assignable button indication Assignable buttons 1 to 4 Recording settings indication S amp Q FPS Shutter Color Temp Sensitivity Gain Exposure Index Gamma MLUT Color Bars Auto Black Auto White Playback screen Camera Control m aS 00 00 00 00 12160 m EB 20min Main _ Play 001 999 gt FRev Play Pause E E Status indication Assignable button indication Playback operation button F Rev Play Pa
93. nal The battery terminal of this unit the connector for battery packs and AC adaptors is a consumable part Power may not be supplied to the unit properly if the pins of the battery terminal are bent or deformed by shock or vibrations or if they become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use Important Notes on Operation Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime Contact a Sony service or sales representative for more information about inspections Use and storage locations Store in a level ventilated place Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places nexcessive heat or cold operating temperature range 0 C to 40 C or 32 F to 104 F Remember that in summer in warm climates the temperature inside a car with the windows closed can easily exceed 50 C 122 F In damp or dusty locations Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain Locations subject to violent vibration Near strong magnetic fields Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong electromagnetic fields n direct sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable communications devices The use of portable telephones and other communications devices near this unit can result in malfunctions and interference with audio and video signals It is recommended that the portable communications devices nea
94. nce menu 68 Marker 62 Matrix 57 Media Full 27 Media menu 66 Media Near Full 27 MENU button 48 MENU dial 44 48 Monitor LUT 61 MPEG Proxy 42 65 Multi Matrix 58 N ND Filter 9 Nonlinear editing 74 Offset White 50 OPTION button 41 Output Display 61 Output Format 60 Output Setting 60 Output signal 78 Paint menu 55 Peaking 62 R REC button 35 Rec Control 65 Rec Format 69 Rec Review 39 Recording menu 65 S S amp Q Motion 53 SBAC US20 74 Scene File 66 SD memory card 28 SDHC memory card 28 SDI OUT connector 73 78 SDI Rec Control 65 SEL SET dial 44 48 Sensitivity 37 Setting value file 28 Setup menu 48 49 Shooting mode 24 Shutter 52 Simultaneously recording 38 39 Skin Detail 57 SLOT SELECT button 26 Slow amp Quick Motion 38 Slow Shutter 53 Status screen 10 17 Sub display 15 44 Sub display setting items 45 Switch Lamp 70 SxS Device Driver Software 74 SxS Memory Cards 25 System frequency 36 System menu 68 System Setting 68 T TC connector 75 TC Display 65 TC UB menu 65 TEST OUT connector 73 83 Test Saw 68 Thumbnail menu 41 Thumbnail screen 40 Time and date 21 Time Data 37 Time Zone 21 Timecode 37 65 75 U Update Media 66 USB cable 74 USB wireless LAN module 31 User Gamma 67 UTC 21 V Version 72 VF menu 61 VF Setting 61 Video format 78 Video menu 60 Viewfinder 18 23 Index seoipueddy 95 seoipueddy 96 W Warning Indications
95. of the System menu The setup menu disappears and the connection wait message for the Wi Fi direct connection function appears Using the Push Button method When you perform the Push Button method on the device the message for connection permission appears on the connection wait screen Select Execute Using the PIN code method When you perform the PIN code method on the device the device name and PIN code appears on the connection wait screen Using a USB Wireless LAN Module Complete the connecting process by inputting the PIN code to the device Using the Wi Fi Remote Commander When a Wi Fi connection is established between a device such as smartphone tablet etc and the camcorder the Wi Fi remote commander appears on the device screen and the device can be used as a remote commander You can start stop recording and adjust the recording settings with a Wi Fi connected device This function is useful for setting the camcorder in a remote place such as the top of a crane etc The Wi Fi remote commander is not capable of the following functions Zoom Focus and Iris control Displaying the thumbnail screen Wi Fi remote commander displays Smartphone Main screen Status indication operating status time data audio level meter clip name recording format media status remaining space battery remaining charge DC IN voltage Recording settings indication S amp Q FPS Shutter Color Te
96. of the System menu After switching this setting the camcorder will automatically restart depending on the setting value The system frequency setting cannot be changed during recording or playback Recording Format Selectable formats vary depending on the system frequency setting To change the format use Format in Rec Format page 69 of the System menu Signals from the SDI OUT and HDMI OUT connectors are also output according to the format selected with this menu Electronic Shutter Set the shutter speed cache time When you set Setting in Shutter page 52 of the Camera menu to On the shutter mode and speed you specified with Shutter are turned on Setting the shutter mode and speed Select Mode and Select in Shutter page 52 of the Camera menu then set the speed in Shutter Value Shooting in slow shutter The shutter speed is specified in the number of accumulated frames This function allows you to obtain low noise clear pictures in low light levels or surreal pictures with afterimages Set Setting in Slow Shutter page 53 of the Camera menu to and specify the number of accumulated frames with Number of Frames Sensitivity Gain Color Temperature White Balance The setting items differ depending on the shooting mode or color space setting These items can be set on the setup menu and sub display While in Cine El mode Sel
97. ooke i lens Hot shoe for the ARRI LDS lens ARRI Group Attaching other than a PL mount lens When using an FZ mount lens or B4 lens by attaching an optional LA FZB1 FZB2 mount adapter attach it after removing the mount adapter by turning the lens mount counterclockwise Adjusting a flange focal length You need to adjust the flange focal length distance from the mounting flange to the film plane for the following cases When a lens is attached for the first time When a lens is changed When focus is not achieved for either tele or wide angle while using a zoom lens You can adjust the flange focal length by turning the screw for the flange focal length page 9 Use a hex key 7 64 for adjusting When turning the screw to the left the flange focal length becomes long When turning the screw to the right the flange focal length becomes short Turn the screw slowly The camcorder will not work if the screw for the flange focal length is turned too much Stop turning the screw when the amount of the flange focal length no longer changes Approximate limit for turning the screw is 7 rotations to the right left Use a hex key of the specified size Otherwise the screw head may be damaged and you may be unable to turn the screw Removing a lens Remove a lens with the following steps 1 Turn the PL mount lever counterclockwise while holding the lens from underneath 2 Pul the lens forward If an
98. operating instructions of the DVF EL100 or DVF L700 The false color display is available only when the Gamma setting for the video signal that is output to the viewfinder is set to S Log2 Useful Functions 39 40 Thumbnail Screens Thumbnail Screens When you press the Thumbnail button of the sub display page 15 clips recorded on the SxS memory card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen You can start playback from the clip selected on the thumbnail screen The playback picture can be seen on the LCD monitor viewfinder screen and external monitors Press the Thumbnail button of the sub display to exit the thumbnail screen and return to the recording screen Configuration of the Screen Information for the clip selected with the cursor are displayed at the bottom of the screen The icon of the current SxS memory card is highlighted shading the nonselected one If the card is write protected a lock icon is displayed to the left Current clip No Total number of clips sxsB coo Se Bile TCR 00 00 0 TCR 00 00 00 15 TCR 00 00 01 56 TCR 00 00 02 02 FN cem TCR 00 00 04 45 TCR 00 00 04 57 2 7 3 4 5 6 1 Thumbnail 3 File format The thumbnail image for each clip is an index The file format of the selected clip is displayed frame from the clip When recording the first 4 Recording video format frame of a clip is au
99. or less Do not apply excessive force to the mounted accessory It may damage the screw thread When attaching an accessory do not cover the air inlet or air outlet HDMI OUT connector page 73 DC IN connector page 21 SDI OUT 1 to 4 serial digital output connectors BNC type page 73 Mounting terminal for an expansion unit pages 20 29 REMOTE remote control connector 8 pin Connect an external device such as a remote control unit USB wireless LAN module retracting part page 31 Connecting the supplied IFU WLM3 USB wireless LAN module allows communication with wireless LAN devices 9 10 Air inlet Audio connector panel page 12 Left side connector panel page 13 8 Tape measure hook Image sensor position index The mark and tape measure hook are on a plane with the image sensor To measure the precise distance between the camcorder and the subject use this mark or tape measure hook as a reference You can attach the end of a tape measure to the hook and measure the distance from the subject VF viewfinder output connector page 23 10 ASSIGN 4 assignable 4 button page 38 Location and Function of Parts 11 12 Sub display Control buttons block 44 1 Sub display 2 Function buttons CAMERA button FILE button AU TC audio time code button VIE
100. other lens will not be attached soon attach the mount cover and fix the PL mount lever by turning it clockwise suonejedejg Selecting the lens file By storing the adjustment value of the attached lens as a file you can easily perform adjustment for the lens by loading the file Load the file in Lens File page 67 of the File menu Attaching a Viewfinder Available viewfinders for the camcorder DVF L350 LCD color viewfinder DVF L700 LCD color viewfinder DVF EL100 OELD color viewfinder Do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece of the viewfinder facing the sun Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire Attach remove the viewfinder while the camcorder is turned off When using the camcorder with the DVF L700 attached turn the camcorder on while the POWER switch of the DVF L700 is set to ON For details about attaching the viewfinder refer to the operating instructions of the viewfinder Attaching Optional Devices 23 suonejedejg 24 1 Loosen the fixing ring of the viewfinder shoe align the slot of the viewfinder then attach the viewfinder by sliding it horizontally Viewfinder shoe 2 Tighten the fixing ring after determining the left and right position of the viewfinder then connect the viewfinder cable to the VF connector of the camcorder To remove the viewfinder Loosen the fixing ring for the viewfinder raise the s
101. r rmt html for a tablet instead of rm htmI at the end of the address to display the Wi Fi remote commander properly The Wi Fi remote commander on the device s screen may no longer match the actual status of the camcorder in the following cases When this happens refresh the browser on the device when the camcorder is restarted while the Wi Fi connection is established when the camcorder is controlled directly while the Wi Fi connection is established when the device is reconnected when you operate forward backward on the device s browser If the Wi Fi signal is poor the Wi Fi remote commander may not work properly Using a USB Wireless LAN Module Compatible devices The following devices using the specified versions or higher can be used as Wi Fi remote commanders Device OS Browser Smartphone Android 4 0 4 1 Chrome V26 4 2 iOS 5 Safari 5 iOS 6 Safari 6 Tablet Android 4 0 4 1 Chrome V26 4 2 iOS 5 Safari 5 iOS 6 Safari 6 Basic Operation Procedure Basic recording can be performed with the following procedures 1 Make sure that the necessary devices are attached to the camcorder and power is supplied to them 2 Load the 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 Set the power switch page 10 to the ON position The recording screen is displayed on the LCD monitor
102. r on the screen for multi matrix Execute Cancel correction Execute Executes this function Axis Specifies a color targeted by multi matrix correction 16 axis B B MG MG MG R YL YL G G mode G CY CY B Hue Sets the color hue of the color targeted by multi matrix 99 to 99 0 correction for each 16 axis mode Saturation Sets the saturation of the color targeted by multi matrix 99 to 99 0 correction for each 16 axis mode Setup Menu List Audio Menu Audio Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Audio Input Setting for audio inputs This item cannot be selected when removing the MIC CHI Ref Selects the reference input level for when the AUDIO IN CH1 60dB 50dB 40dB switch is set to MIC MIC CH2 Ref Selects the reference input level for when the AUDIO IN CH2 60dB 50dB 40dB switch is set to MIC Limiter Mode Selects the limiter level when a loud signal is input while Off 6dB 9dB 12dB 15dB 17dB setting audio input level manually When you do not use the limiter select Off audio connector 1KHz Tone on Color Bars Turn the 1 kHz reference tone signal on off panel On Off Audio Level CH 1 Audio Select The audio recording level is adjusted automatically when you Setting for audio Auto Manual set to Auto recording level CH 2 Audio Select The audio recording level is adjus
103. r this unit be powered off Note on laser beams Laser beams may damage the CMOS image sensors If you shoot a scene that includes a laser beam be careful not to let the laser beam be directed into the lens of the camcorder About the LCD monitor Do not leave the LCD monitor facing direct sunlight as this may damage the LCD monitor Donot press swipe the LCD monitor forcefully or leave objects on the LCD monitor as it may cause a malfunction such as picture irregularity etc The LCD monitor may become warm in use This is not a malfunction About the stuck pixels The LCD panel fitted to this unitis manufactured with high precision technology giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99 99 Thus a very small proportion of pixels may be stuck either always off black always on red green or blue or flashing In addition over a long period of use because of the physical characteristics of the liquid crystal display such stuck pixels may appear spontaneously These problems are not a malfunction and will not be recorded on recording media Phenomena specific to CMOS image sensors The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor image sensors They do not indicate malfunctions White flecks Although the CMOS image sensors are produced with high precision technologies fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare
104. rded with a device other than this unit or with another unit of different version even of the same model may not be restored using this unit To update the managerial file If clips cannot be played back updating the managerial file on the card may improve the situation For this operation use Update Media page 66 of the Media menu Using SxS Memory Cards suonejedejg 27 suonesedald 28 Using an SD Card You can store the setting value file of the camera on an SD card optional The stored file can be loaded from the SD card Usable SD Cards SDHC memory card Speed Class 4 to 10 UHS is not compatible Capacity 2 GB to 32 GB SD memory card File system FAT 16 Capacity up to 2 GB Indicated as SD card in these Operating Instructions Inserting an SD Card 1 Open the cover of the card slot block page 12 2 Insert the SD memory card into the slot with the SD label facing up The ACCESS lamp page 12 lights in red then changes to green once the memory card is ready for use 3 Close the cover Status indications by the ACCESS lamp Lamp Slot statuses Lights in Accessing the SD card writing reading red data Lights in Standby green Off No SD card is loaded The loaded card is invalid Removing an SD memory card Open the cover of the card slot block remove the SD card by pressing the SD card once lightly Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power
105. rea China Although the data regarding recorded materials are stored over multiple files and folders you can easily handle the clips without considering its data and directory structure by using the dedicated application software If you perform operations such as copy on clips on the SxS memory card by using the Explorer Windows or Finder Macintosh the subsidiary data contained by the clips may not be maintained Optional Accessories PL mount wide angle zoom lens SCL P11X15 PL lens SCL PK6 F PK6 M set of 6 lenses 20 mm 25 mm 35 mm 50 mm 85 mm 135 mm SCL PK3 F PK3 M set of 3 lenses 20 mm 25 mm 135 mm FZ mount power zoom lens SCL Z18X140 LCD color viewfinder DVF L350 DVF L700 OLED color viewfinder DVF EL100 Microphone ECM 680S EC 0 5X5F3M ECM 678 ECM 674 Shoulder adaptor VCT FSA5 Battery pack BP FL75 BP L80S AC adaptor AC DN2B AC DN10 SxS memory card SxS PRO Series SxS PRO Series SxS 1 Series SD card SDHC memory card SD memory card Portable memory recorder AXS R5 AXS memory card AXS 512824 SxS memory card USB reader writer SBAC US20 AXS memory card reader AXS CRI Remote control unit RM B170 RM B750 B4 FZ mount adapter LA FZB 1 LA FZB2 Optical 2K Filter CBK 55F2K Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications seoipueddy 91 Dimensions 119 4 43 4 Unit mm inches 115 9 4 5 103 4 4 1 8 90 9 3 5 8 78 4 3 1 8 65 9 2 5 8
106. recorded on the SxS memory card Rec Function Special recording that is set to on and its setting MPEG Proxy On off setting of MPEG2 proxy PMW F55 only Video output status screen Displays the video output settings of SDI 1 to SDI 4 HDMI and test video output Picture size Output picture size C Space Output form Freq Output rate Gamma Gamma Assignable button status screen Displays the function that is assigned to each ASSIGN button 1to4 Functions that are assigned to the Assign 1 to 4 buttons Battery status screen Displays information of the battery or DC IN power Detected Battery Battery type Remaining Remaining charge level 96 Charge Count Number of times that the battery is charged Capacity Remaining capacity Ah Voltage Voltage V Manufacture Manufacture date of the Date battery Power Source Power source Supplied Voltage Supplied voltage Media status screen Displays the remaining space available recording time and estimated service life of the recording media SxS memory card A SxS memory card B SD card AXS memory Protect information Remaining Remaining space and available recording time Life Estimated service life OPTION button page 41 MENU menu display on off button page 48 Air outlet Accessory mounting screw holes Type of screw 1 4 20UNC x 4 Length of engagement 9 mm C g inch
107. recorded while in the Slow amp Quick Motion mode When the frame rate is set to more than 120P moir may occur in high resolution areas of the picture In this case you can reduce moir by attaching an optional CBK 55F2K Optical 2K Filter Simultaneously Recording You can record the two sizes of pictures simultaneously on an SxS memory card in one slot You can also record HD signal on the SxS memory card in the camcorder while recording picture and audio of RAW format on the AXS RS Recording simultaneously on one memory card MPEG2 Proxy function PMW F55 only Set Setting in MPEG2 Proxy page 65 of the Recording menu to while the recording format is set to XAVC 4096 x 2160 29 97P 25P 23 98P The picture of XAVC 4096 x 2160 and the picture signal of MPEG2 1920 x 1080 are recorded simultaneously on one SxS memory card The clip of XAVC 4096 x 2160 is recorded under the XDROOT Clip directory on the SxS memory card the clip of MPEG2 1920 x 1080 is recorded under the XDROOT Sub directory on the SxS memory card and the suffix S02 is added to the end of the clip name This function cannot be used while in the Slow amp Quick Motion mode Recording on the AXS and SxS memory simultaneously Set Setting in Rec Control page 65 of the Recording menu to SxS amp AXS while Main Operation in Base Setting page 68 of the System menu is set to RAW
108. s 23 Gamma Monitor LUT indication pages 55 61 Displays the gamma setting value When Shooting Mode page 68 is set to Cine EL the Monitor LUT setting appears instead of the gamma setting 24 Simultaneous recording status indication page 38 M Proxy Displayed when the function of simultaneous recording on one memory card is effective 25 Recording format codec indication page 36 Displays the format that is recorded on an SxS memory card 26 System frequency and scan method indication page 36 27 Recording format picture size indication page 36 Displays the picture size that is recorded on an SxS memory card Information displayed on the playback screen The following information is superimposed on the playback picture 1 0002 0020 2 TR 00 00 00 00 6 Clip no total number of clips Playback mode Playback format picture size Battery charge remaining DC IN voltage Playback format frame rate c Rc Time data You can switch between timecode and duration by using TC Display page 65 in the TC UB menu 7 Audio levels The audio levels for the recording are displayed 8 Clip name 9 Media A mark appears to the left if the memory card is write protected 10 Playback format codec On Screen Indications 19 suolyesedaid 20 Preparations Power Supply You can use a battery pack or
109. setting is available only when Main Operation in Base Setting of the System menu is set to RAW The HD output signal when Main Operation in Base Setting of the System menu is set to RAW or the internal recorded signal when Setting in Rec Control of the Recording menu is set to SxS amp AXS is Letter equivalent signal SD Mode Letter Box Edge Crop Squeeze Sets the output mode aspect for the SD signal Setup Menu List Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Monitor LUT Select Sets MLUT that is used for the picture of SDI Main output Setting for the P1 709 800 viewfinder output internal record SDI sub output HDMI monitor LUT P2 HG8009G40 output and video output when Shooting Mode in Base P3 HG8009G33 Setting page 68 of the System menu is set to Cine EI P4 S Log2 Main Sub amp Internal Rec Turns on off Monitor LUT of the SDI Main Sub amp Internal MLUT On MLUT Off Rec output This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Cine EL HDMI amp VF Turns on off Monitor LUT of the HDMI amp VF output MLUT On MLUT Off This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Cine EL Output Display VF Out Selects whether to overlaps characters and markers on the Se
110. setting is available only when Main Operation in Base Setting of the System menu is set to RAW Setup Menu List s6umes 61 sbunies 62 Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Peaking Setting Turns the peaking function on off Setting the peaking On Off function Peaking Type Selects the peaking type Normal Color Normal Normal peaking Color Color peaking Frequency Normal High Selects the peaking frequency from Normal normal frequency or High high frequency Normal Peaking Level Sets the normal peaking level 0 to 99 50 Color Selects the color of the peaking signal when Peaking Type White Red Yellow Blue is set to Color Color Peaking Level Sets the color peaking level 0 to 99 50 Marker Setting Turn all marker indications on the viewfinder on off Setting the marker On Off indications Center Marker Selects the center marker type when displaying the center 1 2 3 4 Off marker Select Off to turn off the center marker Safety Zone Turns the safety zone marker on off On Off Safety Area Selects the size ratio to the entire screen of the safety zone 80 90 92 5 95 marker Aspect Marker Line Mask Off Selects the aspect marker Line To show white lines Mask To lower the video signal level of areas outside the marker range Off To not display Aspect Sele
111. sion Assignable buttons The inside panel has three assignable buttons while the outside panel has one assignable button You can operate the camcorder easily by assigning commonly used functions to these buttons Various input output connectors Four types of SDI output The camcorder has four types of SDI output that allows you to output 4K 59 94P signal as four 3G SDI The SDI 1 2 and SDI 3 4 outputs are assignable as SDI 1 2 OUT to Main and SDI 3 4 OUT to Sub The camcorder also includes connections for Genlock IN Timecode IN OUT HDMI OUT Remote Built in ND filter A rotary ND filter is built into the camcorder and supports three types of filter Clear 0 9 1 8 and 1 8 1 64 This allows light adjustment without the need for external matte box When using a B4 lens by attaching an optional LA FZB2 mount adapter to the camcorder you can use the power optical filter neutral density filter and color temperature conversion filter of the LA FZB2 by setting the built in ND filter of the camcorder to Clear Features 7 System Configuration This section shows examples of the camera system configuration Lenses PMW F3K supplied lenses 35 mm 50 mm 85mm SCL PK6 F PK6 M set of 6 lenses 20 mm 25 mm 35 mm 50 mm 85 mm 135 mm SCL PK3 F PK3 M set of 3 lenses 20 mm 25 mm 135 mm SCL P11X15 SCL Z18X140 IEE Viewfinder Viewfinder Viewfinder DVF
112. t Regen Preset To start the timecode from the specified value timecode Regen regeneration To start the timecode by continuing the timecode of the previous clip Run Rec Run To advance the timecode during recording only Rec Run Free Run Free Run The timecode keeps advancing regardless of the state of recording Setting Sets the timecode to a desired value SET Sets the value Reset Resets the timecode to 00 00 00 00 Execute Cancel Execute Execute this function TC Format Selects the timecode format DF NDF DF Drop frame NDF Non drop frame TC Display Display Select Setting the time Timecode Duration data indication Switches the time data indication Recording Menu Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents MPEG2 Proxy Setting Setting the On Off MPEG proxy function PMW F55 only Turns the MPEG2 proxy function on off This setting is available only when Frequency in System Setting of the System menu is set to 29 97 25 or 23 98 and Format in Rec Format of the System menu is set to XAVC 4096 x 2160P Rec Control Setting Selects the target internal recording memory or external Setting the SxS amp AXS AXS recording memory AXS memory for performing the recording control recording control when Main Operation in Base Setting function of the System menu is set to RAW Recording is not performed if the AX
113. t again and restore it Media Error Recording cannot be done because the memory card is Cannot Record to defective Media A D Because playback may be possible it is recommended to replace it with another card after copying the clips as required Media Error Neither recording nor playback can be done because the Cannot Use Media A D memory card is defective It cannot be operated with this camcorder Replace it with another card Will Switch Slots Soon This is an advanced notice that the camcorder will switch from the current memory card to the other memory card for continuous recording Cannot Use Media A D Unsupported File System A card of a different file system or an unformatted card was inserted It cannot be used with this camcorder Replace it or format it with this camcorder Same File Already Exists A clip with the same name exists in the memory card to which Change Media A U you want to copy Replace the card Media Error An error occurred in reading data from the memory card and Playback Halted playback cannot be continued If this frequently occurs change the memory card after copying the clips as required Media A D Error Recording cannot be done because an error occurred with the memory card If this frequently occurs change the memory card Media Reached The memory card comes to the end of its service life Make a Rewriting Limit backup copy and replace the card with another one as
114. ted automatically when you Note Auto Manual set to Auto ERG CH 1 Audio Level Adjusts the audio recording level when CH 1 Audio Select This item cannot 99 to 499 0 is set to Manual be selected when 20 ap EE ae removing the CH 2 Audio Level Adjusts the audio recording level when CH 2 Audio Select audio connector 99 to 99 0 is set to Manual panel AGC Spec Selects the AGC level 6dB 9dB 12dB 154 17dB AGC Mode Selects auto adjusting method for the input level of an analog Mono Stereo audio signal recorded to CH 1 CH 2 from Mono performs for each channel and Stereo performs in stereo mode Audio Output Setting for audio outputs Output CH CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 Selects audio output channels from either channels 1 and 2 or channels 3 and 4 Monitor CH When Output CH is set to CH1 CH2 CH 1 CH 2 CH 1 CH 2 When Output CH is set to CH3 CH4 CH 3 CH 4 CH 3 CH 4 Selects the audio channel s to be fed to the headphones and the built in speaker CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 Stereo CH 1 CH 3 CH 1 CH 3 only CH 2 CH 4 CH 2 CH 4 only Headphone Out Mono Stereo Selects the headphones output Mono or Stereo Monitor Level 0 to 99 Adjusts the monitor level Setup Menu List s6umes 59 sbunies 60 Video Menu Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Output On
115. the setup menu cannot be used Setting the Setup menus Turn the MENU dial to set the cursor to the item of the menu you wish to set then press the MENU dial to select that item The menu item selection area can show 9 lines at maximum When all the selectable items cannot be displayed at one time you can scroll the display up or down by moving the cursor For items having a wide range of available values example 99 to 99 the available value area is not displayed The current setting is highlighted instead indicating that the setting is ready for change Setup Menu Operations When you select Execute for an execution item the corresponding function is executed When you select an item that you must confirm before execution the menu display temporarily disappears and a confirmation message is displayed Follow the instructions of the message and specify whether to execute or cancel Entering a character string When you select an item for which a character string such as a filename is to be specified the character input screen appears 1 Edit File Name Scene 1 Select character type by turning the MENU dial then press the MENU dial to enter ABC Uppercase alphabetical abc Lowercase alphabetical 123 Numerical Special 2 Select a character from the selected character type The cursor moves to the next column Space Inputs space on the position of the c
116. ther to share the settings of when connecting the remote control unit and using the camcorder alone System Menu Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents System Frequency Selects the system frequency Setting 59 94 50 29 97 25 24 23 98 Base Setting Shooting Mode Selects the shooting mode Custom Cine EI Locked to Custom when the AXS recorder AXS R5 is not attached Main Operation YPbPr RAW Sets the operation mode for recording mainly YPbPr or RGB is can be selected when Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom Locked to RAW when Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Cine EI RGB is available only when Frequency in System Setting of the System menu is set to 29 97 25 24 23 98 Color Space S Gamut Normal Sets the color space This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom Setup Menu List Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Rec Format Setting the recording format Format When Frequency is set to 59 94 or 50 XAVC 4096 x 2160P PMW F55 only XAVC 2048 x 1080P XAVC 1920 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080i When Frequency is set to 29 97 25 or 23 98 XAVC 4096 x 2160P PMW F55 only XAVC 2048 x 1080P XAVC 192
117. tion Procedure 35 Changing Basic Settings eere eerte 36 System Frequency 36 Recording Format sese 36 Bl ctronic 36 Sensitivity Gain Color Temperature White Balance 37 Audio Gentes inant iets n He E SERRE 37 Time Data cie oci nct eine uidi 37 Useful Functions eee eere eere 38 Assignable Buttons eee 38 Slow amp Quick Motion sese 38 Simultaneously Recording 38 Focus Magnifier 39 Rec Review 39 False Color Display eee 39 Thumbnail Screens Thumbnail Screens e ee eee eere eese ense ene sense ao eaaet eto eau Configuration of the Screen lu ADDED c Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequ fice 41 Clip Operations ccsccsscsccscscscceccscescessscesssesessssesseeseese 41 Operations of the Thumbnail Menu 41 Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip 42 Copying MPEG2 Proxy Data PMW F55 only 42 Table of Contents 3 Deleting ick bss eee er ti UR en 43 Changing Information on the Thumbnail Screen 43 Settings Sub Display Operation Sub Display Setting Items sie CAMERA Sereen r n te ee ees FEIDEE S
118. tomatically set as the index frame 5 Special recording information If the selected clip was recorded in a special recording mode the mode is displayed Clips recorded in Slow amp Quick Motion display the frame rate to the right Below each thumbnail the clip frame information is displayed You can change the displayed item on Thumbnail Caption in Customize View page 41 of the thumbnail menu 6 Duration of the clip 2 Clip name title T Creation date and time The clip name or title of the selected clip is displayed Thumbnail Screens Playing Clips Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence 1 Turn the MENU dial page 9 to move the cursor to the thumbnail image of the clip with which you wish to start playback 2 Press the MENU dial Playback starts from the beginning of the selected clip To start playback by pressing the MENU dial set Set Key on Thumbnail in Switch Lamp page 70 of the System menu to Play The playback picture may be momentarily distorted or frozen between clips You cannot operate the camcorder during this condition When you select a clip on the thumbnail screen and start playback the playback picture at the beginning of the clip may be distorted To start playback without distortion pause playback once after starting it press the Prev button on the sub display VIEW 1 to return to the top of the clip then restart playback Clip Operations
119. topper then remove the viewfinder by sliding it in the reverse direction for when attaching Setting the Basic Action Setting the Basic Action Before recording make the basic settings as required Shooting Mode You can switch between the Cine EI mode allows you to use the camcorder as a film camera where the movie is edited post production rather than at the time of shooting and the Custom mode allows you to edit pictures as you make the movie by accessing all the setting items Switch the mode by using Shooting Mode in Base Setting page 68 of the System menu The shooting mode can be selected if the AXS R5 is attached If the AXS R5 is not attached Shooting Mode is locked to Custom Main Recorded Signal Set the predominant signal format to be used Set the format by using Main Operation in Base Setting page 68 of the System menu The RAW signal is recorded on the AXR R5 attached to the camcorder and the YPbPr or RGB signal is recorded on the SxS memory card in the camcorder Since the RGB signal is output from the SDI 1 connector of the camcorder record it on an external device such as SR R1 The RAW signal can be selected only when attaching the AXS R5 If the AXS R5 is not attached Main Operation is locked to YPbPr or RGB Color Space Select the color reproducibility Select it by using Color Space in Base Setting page 68 of the S
120. tor When connecting a device to the DC OUT connector use one with current consumption of 1 8 A or less SDI Output BNC x4 PMW F55 HD mode SDI 1 2 Line Output SDI 3 4 Monitor Output 4K mode SDI 1 2 3 4 Line Output Display On Off switchable PMW F5 SDI 1 2 Line Output SDI 3 4 Monitor Output Timecode Input Output TC IN OUT BNC x1 switchable Genlock Input BNC x1 Remote 8 pin x1 HDMI Output A Type x1 USB USB device Mini B x1 USB host type A x1 USB Wireless LAN Module Connector USB host type A x1 Headphone Output Stereo mini jack x1 Speaker Output Monaural Media Type ExpressCard 34 slot x2 SD card slot x1 Package Configuration Lens mount adaptor 1 Battery adaptor 1 Audio input connector 1 Screws for the audio input connector 4 Tape measure hook 1 USB wireless LAN module IFU WLM3 1 Before Using this Unit 1 Operating Instructions CD ROM 1 Software Downloads When the unit is used with a PC connection download device drivers plug ins and application software where applicable from the Sony Professional products web site Sony Professional products web site homepage U S A http pro sony com Canada http www sonybiz ca Latin America http sonypro latin com Europe Middle East and Africa http www pro sony eu http www sonybsc com http pro sony asia com http bp sony co kr http pro sony com cn Japan Asia Pacific Ko
121. tting for the On Off viewfinder output signal output signal 4K QFHD SDI HDMI Out PMW Selects whether to overlaps characters and markers on the F55 only SDI or HDMI output signal when the picture size of SDI or On Off HDMI output is 4K QFHD HD SD SDI Sub Out Selects whether to overlaps characters and markers on the On Off SDI Sub output signal when the SDI Sub output picture quality is less than HD HD SD HDMI Out On Off Selects whether to overlaps characters and markers on the HDMI output signal when the HDMI output picture quality is less than HD Forced Menu Disp VF SDI HDMI Selects the output that displays the menu by pressing MENU VF Menu When there is SW or VR for an item on the attached viewfinder that item is not available Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents VF Setting Color Adjusts the color of pictures on the viewfinder Setting the 99 to 99 0 viewfinder Contrast Adjusts the contrast of pictures on the viewfinder 99 to 99 0 Brightness Adjusts the brightness of pictures on the viewfinder 99 to 99 0 Color Mode Selects the display mode of the viewfinder while E E display Color B amp W recording Aspect Selects the displayed area of pictures for the viewfinder Auto Full Anamo x1 3 Anamo x1 3 Anamo x2 Corrects the distortion of the Anamo x2 images on the viewfinder screen when using an anamorphic lens This
122. tton repeatedly CAMERA button FILE button AU TC audio timecode button VIEW button Item button page 12 Selects the item of the sub display SEL SET dial MENU dial page 9 When you turn it the cursor moves in the corresponding direction permitting you to select menu items or setting values Press the MENU dial to select the item CANCEL BACK button page 9 To return to the previous layer of the menu An uncompleted change is canceled When operating the setup menu the settings of the setup menu take priority Sub Display Operation Setting the basic items 1 Press the function button to select the screen of the function to be set 2 Press the item button to select the item to be set Setting value of the item that can be set is orange 3 Turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to the item to be set S amp Q FPS 24FPS Shutter 4180 0 Color Temp 3200 20min 4096x2160 Off 00 00 23 98P Reel A001 Shot C001 XAVC ES 60 min S 60min E 60min Gamma S Log2 Sensitivity ISO 800 Press the MENU dial to enter the selected item Using the sub display as the operation button Press the VIEW button page 12 to display the VIEW 1 VIEW 2 screen page 16 then operate the displayed function with the item button The cursor operation on the sub display is used on the setup menu page 48 and the clip operation page 41 Sub Display Setting Items The item names
123. ture upgrade 2 AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 1 2 AUDIO IN CH 2 CH 3 4 connectors 1 Input external microphone or audio equipment signals 1 Accessory mounting screw holes 3 CH1 MIC 48V OFF CH2 MIC 48V Type of screw 1 4 20UNC x 3 OFF external microphone input Type of screw 3 8 16UNC x 3 selection switches Supply phantom power 48 V to the external microphone when you set this switch to MIC 48V Note Do not apply excessive force to the mounted Left side connector panel accessory It may damage the screw thread Length of engagement 9 mm 3 g inch or less TII 1 TC IN OUT timecode input output selection switch page 75 2 TC timecode input output connector BNC type page 75 3 GENLOCK IN connector BNC type page 75 4 TEST OUT analog video output connector BNC type page 73 5 SHUTTER connector BNC type To be supported by future upgrade Location and Function of Parts 13 14 Battery adaptor For attaching removing the battery adaptor see Using a Battery Pack page 20 Na Release button ejection lever Battery release lever Expansion IF connector DC OUT 1 2 connector When connecting a device use one with current consumption of 1 8 A or less Battery pack attaching part DC IN connector page 21 DC OUT overcurrent indicator Lights when the over
124. ulti format The camcorder is compatible with the new format XAVC official name MPEG4 AVC H 264 Hi422 Profiles Level 5 2 and can record 4K 4096 x 2160 2K 2048 x 1080 HD 1920 x 1080 The camcorder is also compatible with frame rates from 23 98P to 59 94P For high speed shooting you can record 1 fps to 60 fps for XAVC HD recording in the S amp Q mode The recommended media for XAVC recording is the newly developed SxS PRO memory card The camcorder is also compatible with SStP SR SQ 444 SR SQ 422 and SR Lite 422 that are adopted for HDCAM SR or MPEG2 HD 422 that is adopted for XDCAM Your workflow can be used Features High frame rate HFR recording with up to 240 FPS Using the camcorder with the AXS R5 allows you to perform 2K RAW recording with up to 240 FPS While the 2K data is recorded by using full angle of view of the CMOS image sensor equivalent to the super 35 mm size you can use your usual lens that has same focal length for the high frame rate recording You can perform the high frame rate recording with up to 120 FPS without the AXS R5 for the SxS memory card with XAVC HD format Modular structure The camcorder is a modular design that allows you to configure the camcorder according to shooting circumstances whether for cinema production drama commercials 3D shooting documentary filming interviews etc The handle viewfinder audio connector panel and portable recorder can be removed ac
125. ursor Moves the cursor BS Deletes a character on the left of the cursor Select Done after inputting characters The input characters are entered and the character input screen disappears Setup Menu List The functions and available settings of menus are listed below The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold face example Preset 3200K Camera Menu Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents White Setting for white balance Auto White Balance Execute Cancel Performs the auto white balance function Execute Executes this function This setting is available only when White Switch is set to Memory White Switch Preset 3200K Preset 4300K Sets the operation mode for White Preset 3200K 4300K 5500K Set the white balance to the Preset 5500K Memory preset value of the color temperature 3200K 4300K 5500K Memory Adjusts the white balance manually Perform the auto white balance function one push is available only when Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom and Color Space in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Normal Color Temp Displays and sets the color temperature of white balance that 1500K to 50000K 3200K is stored in the white memory This setting is available only when White Switch is set to
126. use F Fwd Prev Stop Next Cursor screen Camera Control andes 00 00 00 00 Main Playback Cursor Status indication Assignable button indication Cursor operation button menu status indication Up Left Set Right Down Cancel Back Menu Status Using a USB Wireless LAN Module 33 suonesedald 34 To display the Wi Fi remote commander The display size of the Wi Fi remote commander changes according to the device screen size automatically 1 Make a Wi Fi connection between the device and camcorder page 32 2 Launch the browser and input http lt camcorder s IP address gt System menu gt Wi Fi gt IP Address rm html in the address bar Example When the IP address is 10 0 0 1 input http 10 0 0 1 in the address bar 3 Input the user name and password System menu gt Basic Authentication gt User Name or Password on the browser When completing the connection the display of the Wi Fi remote commander appears on the device Operate the Wi Fi remote commander by following the display The REC button becomes unavailable when the Lock switch is dragged to the right Depending on the device the Wi Fi remote commander may not appear properly on the device s screen even though you input http lt camcorder s IP address gt rm html in the address bar In this case input rms html for a smartphone o
127. used by the camcorder B Flare Sets the user adjustment value for B flare of the flare 99 to 99 0 correction that is caused by the camcorder Gain Mode Selects the gain setting mode Setting for the ISO dB This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in Gain Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom Setup Menu List Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Gain PMW F5 When Mode in Gain is set to ISO and Gamma Category is set to STD or HG HG1 HG2 HG3 HG4 ISO 800 to ISO 6400 When Mode in Gain is set to ISO and Gamma Category is set to HG HG7 HG8 ISO 1600 to ISO 12500 When Mode in Gain is set to ISO and Gamma Category is set to S Log2 ISO 2000 to ISO 16000 PMW F55 When Mode in Gain is set to ISO and Gamma Category is set to STD or HG HG1 HG2 HG3 HG4 ISO 500 to ISO 4000 When Mode in Gain is set to ISO and Gamma Category is set to HG HG7 HG8 ISO 1000 to ISO 8000 When Mode in Gain is set to ISO and Gamma Category is set to S Log2 ISO 1250 to ISO 10000 When Mode in Gain is set to dB Sets the gain This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom 3dB OdB
128. ve division 59 94P 50P 3 0G 3840 x 2160 YPbPr Square Division 59 94 50 3 0G 3840 x 2160 YPbPr 2 sample interleave division 59 94P 50P 3 0G 29 97 25 24 23 98 XAVC 4096 x 2160P 4096 x 2160 YPbPr Square Division 29 97P 25P 24P 23 98P 1 5G 4096 x 2160 YPbPr 2 sample interleave division 29 97P 25P 24P 23 98P 3 0G SDI 1 2 only 3840 x 2160 YPbPr Square Division 29 97P 25P 24P 23 98P 1 5G 3840 x 2160 YPbPr 2 sample interleave division 29 97P 25P 24P 23 98P 3 0G SDI 1 2 only Formats and Limitations of Outputs When outputting two types of SDI output by using the SDI OUT 1 2 MAIN and SDI OUT 3 4 SUB connectors while Main Operation in Base Setting is set to YPbPr The Frequency setting in System Setting of the System menu The Format setting in Rec format of the System menu Output format SDI Main SDI Sub 59 94 50 XAVC 4096 x 2160P PMW F55 only 2048 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50i 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50i 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50i 1 5G 50i 1 5G XAVC 2048 x 1080P 2048 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94 50i 1 5G 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 59 94 50i 270M
129. ystem menu S Gamut Allows you to record in a wider gamut that is comparable with a film camera You can expand the color expression in the post production process White Switch page 49 of the Camera menu can be selected from among Preset 3200K Preset 4300K Preset 5500K Gamma page 55 of the Paint menu is locked to S Log2 Normal Reproduces color as would be reproduced using a traditional camera by the Matrix setting Using SxS Memory Cards This camcorder records audio and video on SxS memory cards optional inserted in the card slots About SxS Memory Cards suonejedejg Use the following Sony SxS memory cards Available memory cards differ depending on the recording format SxS PRO SBP 128B SBP 64B Available for all recording formats SxS PRO SBP 64A SBP 32 SStP SR Lite 422 XAVC 1920 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080P i SxS 1 SBS 64G1A SBS 32G1A MPEG 1920 x 1080P i Operations are not guaranteed with other memory cards These memory cards comply with the ExpressCard standard For details on using SxS memory cards and usage related precautions refer to the instruction manual for the SxS memory card SxS SxS PRO and SxS 1 are trademarks of Sony Corporation The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA and are licensed to Sony Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners

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